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ZF-3145: Zend_Controller_Front::resetInstance() doesn't reset helpers which are stored in static variable.
I have find this bug when writing unit tests. After resetting front controller, redirector helper still existed, with all redirection params set earlier. I had to manually reset redirector before every test.
In my opinion when resetting FrontControllers all helpers should be cleared too\ - this would help much in unit testing of controllers.
Zend_Controller_Action_HelperBroker::resetHelpers() should be called, yes
Please evaluate and categorize as necessary.
It's a larger and more complicated issue...
I have meet many issues concerning unit testing and static variables in plugins/helpers/etc that will perstist after executing Zend_Controller_Front::resetInstance() or Zend_Controller_Action_HelperBroker::resetHelpers(); which can in some situations return outdated data or behave in unexpectable way.
For example (unit testing):
My application is using Zend_Layout.
// test #1 starts here
When Zend_Layout::startMvc(array()) is called for the first time it will : - create sigleton instance - register Zend_Layout_Controller_Plugin_Layout in front controller - register helper Zend_Layout_Controller_Action_Helper_Layout
So far everything wotks brilliant....
Lets say I start next test from PHPUnit test suite, bu t before I do it I call $front->resetInstance() and Zend_Controller_Action_HelperBroker::resetHelpers(); to reset environment. After this I will launch code which will set up front controller from scratch, just like was done when application was started. Zend_Layout::startMvc(array()) will be launched again, but Zend_Layout will notice that its singleton was already instantiated, so it won't register Zend_Layout_Controller_Plugin_Layout in front controller anymore.
// test #2 starts here
When secont unittest will be starter, there will be no Zend_Layout_Controller_Plugin_Layout plugin registered in front controller - it's not what we would expect.
There are similar issues with other plugins and helpers, I wonder wheter to file similar bugs or on generic called "Unit testing, ZF - unable to reset environment completely".
What's your feelings about this issue?
PS. Running unit tests as separate processes would resolve my problems but so far it's not possible with PHPUnit (this functionality is in unstable branch).
Scheduling for next minor release.
I've added a call to the helper broker's resetHelpers() method within Z_C_F's resetInstance(). Additionally, we now have the Zend_Test_PHPUnit_ControllerTestCase, which provides infrastructure for testing and solves most (if not all) issues reported.
Changes are current as of r10111.
Updating for the 1.6.0 release.


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Allan J. Berg, PhD, JD
Allan J. Berg, PhD, serves as vice president and director, UMUC Asia. In this position, he executes the academic, administrative, and fiscal policies of UMUC Asia and assures compliance with its U.S. Pacific Command contract. Dr. Berg held positions with UMUC Europe as division director; area director for the Benelux, North Central Germany, and the United Kingdom; director of downrange operations; and associate dean. With UMUC Asia, he was the area director for Okinawa, a resident graduate professor, and a collegiate faculty member.
Dr. Berg earned his BA in psychology and business at Augsburg College in Minnesota, his MS and PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Georgia, and his JD at Southern Illinois University. He was a tenured professor teaching undergraduate and graduate psychology at Washington College in Maryland and Hanover College in Indiana for many years before joining UMUC's overseas program in 1994. Additionally, he is an experienced mediator and a licensed psychologist.

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More: Congratulations on making the Olympics.
Beezie Madden: Thank you.
More: I am sorry it didn't turn out the way you hoped it would.
BM: Me too. We were a little spoiled because at the last two Olympics we went home with medals. This time, however, things were a little different.
More: While most athletes have control over their performance, in your sport a lot depends on the horse. Does that give you anxiety before a big competition?
BM: For sure. That is part of the sport. This is where experience plays a key role, because you need to have the proper training to foresee how the horse is going to react. I try to bring out the horse's strengths and try to diminish any weakness the horse might have. There is no perfect horse. If there were, it would be too easy.
More: Unfortunately, in your case your horse did not perform the way you wanted and you lost your chance for a gold medal?
BM: Yeah. The first day we had a problem with a combination and I was basically eliminated for it. But we did go on to perform and received good scores for the team on the other two days.
More: How does that make you feel, knowing something else holds your fate?
BM: Not great, but it basically put me out of the individual final, so I am finished for this Olympics. My goal now needs to be a team goal.
More: Some people who are watching this on TV may think, is she mad at her horse?
BM: I made a bit of a mistake too, and possibly in preparation as well. I very rarely blame it on the horse. They do so many amazing things for us all the time, so it is hard to pass blame on them. It is important to note that it is the rider's job to get the horse there in the best frame of mind and prepare the horse to perform well.
More: You still qualify as a champion and you aren't some 20-year-old kid. You are almost 50, and fabulous.
BM: We can compete in a sport where that is normal. Most people in my sport are at least in their thirties and some are even older than 50.
More: So age is an advantage and not a disadvantage?
BM: You need a lot of experience in my sport to do well so, yes, age is an advantage. You need a lot of skills, and by this I don't mean just competing with your horse inside the ring. You also need to find private sponsors who can support you. I feel so fortunate that I have been able to work with Ariat for years. You also need to find the right horse and then train it for at least five years before a big event such as the Olympics.
More: Do you find yourself training harder to keep up with the younger athletes, or is it the other way around?
BM: Sure, you worry a little more about your physical appearance as you get older, but because I do so much riding all of the time it keeps me just as fit as anyone out there.
More: What is your exercise and diet routine for staying so fit?
BM: I eat healthy. I don't follow a strict diet because I travel about 330 days a year. When you are on the road you have to make do with what you have. But I always look for the healthy choices. As for exercise, I ride up to six times a week, and depending on my schedule I go either early in the morning or at night for a workout. During the months I am in Wellington, Florida, there is a trainer I work with three days a week.
More: Is finding the right horse like finding a husband? Do you have to sift through a lot of them until you find the perfect one for you?
BM: (Laughs) Oh yeah. We travel all over the world and have people looking all over the place for that perfect young horse. When a scout says, Come look at this one, I think we buy maybe one out of 20 that we meet. However, not every relationship works out. Maybe two out of ten relationships work out and then make it to a high-level competition such as the Olympics.
More: Even though you didn't win a medal, do you still feel like a kid, going to the Olympics?
BM: Age is a state of mind. The worst thing you can do is not stay active.
More: Would your elimination from the Olympics discourage you from trying to qualify for the next one?
BM: No. I will probably go for it again. As long as I have the horses and excellent supporters behind me, I am ready to go. I am already starting to think about the right horses for the next Olympic games.
More: But this one isn't even over.
BM: I am looking to see who might peak by then and who would be ready for the next set of games.
More: So you are off to your next competition?
BM: We have World Championships every two years, and we have World Cup Finals, which happens every year. Between that and practice I don't have time to slow down.
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Essick releases 'Date Night'
Published: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 5:22 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 5:22 p.m.
For his autumn 2013 print release, Davidson County artist Dempsey Essick has created a triptych depicting the courtship of a pair of hummingbirds who meet and become enamored while sampling the nectar of some columbine blossoms.
In the two mid-size prints, the male and female hummers eye each other while enjoying a taste of delicious nectar. These prints, "Lady's Choice" and "Gentleman's Choice," flank the third print of the trilogy titled "Dinner for Two." The larger print accommodates an abundance of beautiful Columbine blossoms that form a perfect setting for the blooming romance between the tiny jewels. Always the gentleman, the male allows the female her choice of blossoms.
The set of three prints depict the classic "boy meets girl" scenario. As always, the artist has included a rebus type image of a hummer in each of the three paintings.
For more information on "Date Night," which goes on sale Oct. 24, contact The Dempsey Essick Gallery at 731-3499.
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French Toast With Seasonal Fruit
It's an orgy of fresh fruit atop Cafe Brazil's most popular dish: homemade white bread dipped in cinnamon egg batter, grilled, and then layered with walnuts, powdered sugar, crème anglaise, and raspberry sauce. Oh, and did we mention the mound of fruit? This decadent sugar rush is for those with only the sweetest of teeth.
Short Rib and Shishito Pepper Hash
Slip into a cozy, high-backed, crushed velvet and leather booth and treat yourself to a stylish start to your day. Morning chef Matt Ford's creative menu elevates breakfast hash to an elegant dish of baked then fried potatoes tossed with bits of slow-cooked short rib meat and sautéed spicy Texas shishito peppers.
Steak Benedict
Most people head to the Dream Cafe for healthy or vegetarian breakfasts. The restaurant has long been famous for its fluffy ricotta pancakes served with Vermont maple syrup and vegetarian sausage. However, we like a little—okay a lot—of morning protein and go straight for the grilled rib-eye steak topped with two sunny-side eggs and hollandaise.
Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
Technically, the menu calls these dreamy cakes "heavy-handed" blueberry pancakes, and that's no lie. House-made ricotta cheese is the base for the cakes, studded with plump blueberries and covered in vanilla-poached apricots and fresh cream. They're so rich and fragrant, it's almost like eating dessert for breakfast. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Ham and Gruyère Scramble With Popover
This is the perfect La Duni breakfast dish. You get pastry chef Dunia
Borga's cloud-like popover split open with chef Taco Borga's fluffy scrambled eggs, thin ham, and plenty of gooey, sharp Gruyère cradled in the center. Both stylish and comforting, this dish feels like home—something our mom would make if only she was Argentine and an award-winning pastry chef.
Homemade Cinnamon Roll
Long before dawn, the ovens at this popular spot on Harry Hines are baking huge trays of cinnamon rolls. Once they've cooled slightly, they're sliced into huge portions, topped with a thick layer of cream cheese icing, and cut to order. We've had a long relationship with this sinful eye-opener and can attest to the fact that the uneaten portion makes a delicious dessert as well.
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Restaurants: Burgers, Casual, Coffeehouses 12 Locations
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Be at ease knowing that this fire-resistant filing cabinet will keep your valuables safe from both fire and water damage. Newly added special gaskets add an extra level of protection against water incursion from fire hoses and sprinklers.
The solid, two-steel wall construction creates a one-piece body with no seams or screws, enclosing the insulation around each drawer and keeps insulation out of files and suspension. This 4-drawer, 44" deep lateral file has a labyrinth sealing system and special gasket on each drawer provides extra security from damage. Fully assembled.
MTC-Grade B certification guarantees fire protection of CDs, DVDs, USBs and memory sticks accomplished without the need for an interior vault or box. Call for enhanced delivery details.


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A small boat passes along the Louisiana side of the Mississippi River at Vicksburg, Miss., Thursday, July 26. 2012. in a switch of extremes, the river has dropped to very low levels this summer unlike last year when the river was flooding much of the Delta due to record high levels. The drop in water level now exposes the river bottom, forcing river traffic to a trickle as barges are forced to lessen their loads to keep from getting stuck on sandbars. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear is urging U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell to sponsor and pass legislation that would force the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to release water from the Missouri River, to raise the water level on the Mississippi, where drought conditions could soon halt barge traffic.
Beshear sent a letter to McConnell and Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul on Wednesday asking them to take the action quickly.
The three have warned of potentially negative economic consequences if the water level on the Mississippi River continues to fall.
McConnell and Paul said in a letter to Beshear last week that commercial traffic on the river could "come to a complete halt in coming days" unless the Corps of Engineers takes action to increase the water flow.


text: Check out the latest Beastie Boys video, inventive as ever, for the single "Make Some Noise" off their upcoming album Hot Sauce Committee Part 2. A few weeks back they released a two-minute teaser for a short film (we suspect there's more to come), and today MTV premiered this video. It's full of wild celebrity cameos – look for Seth Rogen, Elijah Wood, Danny McBride, Ted Danson, Jack Black, Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Will Arnette, Rainn Wilson and Steve Buscemi (and tell us who else we missed!) Elijah Wood is such a convincing Beastie in this short film, we think someone should get him a Brooklyn-kid role in their next major motion picture.


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In the Media Library, when I go in to attach a media item to a post, I know I can use "Attach" to pull up the "Find Posts or Pages" pop up.
This brings the following list of post title, date and status.
I wonder if there is a way to have the results show the post ID as well?
It might have something to do with the
find_posts_div function, but I'm not sure how to apply the proper filters.


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Reviewed By Jack F (Live Oak, FL) Reviewed for a 2015 Kia Soul —3/11/2016 8:38 PM
We are in our late 60's. Still like to ride bikes. Where we live is to hilly. So we needed a rack for the back of the car to get us to places we can ride. This works great. We don't have to lift the bikes to high and it holds the bikes tight. Only used it once so far. But it did a fantastic job.Our bikes are Day6 bikes.Semi-recumbant. The rack adjusts perfectly.


text: I have no experience knitting, crocheting or utilizing yarn whatsoever…. but I have a goal to someday soon; due to some inspiration from family and friends. Getting a beautifully knit gift from a loved one is a genuine pleasure, like the scarves I have received from my talented sister Sydne. You always remember the person who made them for you, and smile every time you remember the time and energy it took your hardworking artist to create them. Creating beauty with yarn isn't just for grannies with needles anymore, the world of crafts has expanded into unlimited creative new territories ready to be explored by noobs such as myself.


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Improving the Election Day Survey
The collection of detailed election administration data from local and state jurisdictions across the United States has proven difficult. The problem is partly due to the decentralized nature of election administration in the United States but is exacerbated by the lack of a centralized reporting of election information. Following calls made for better reporting of election administration data in recent years from many groups, including the Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission mounted an ambitious effort in 2004-2005 to collect detailed and consistent election administration data in the Election Day Survey. This effort was comprehensive and ambitious, but the less than perfect result illustrates many problems associated with collecting meaningful data regarding election administration.
In this report, we briefly discuss some of the general problems seen when we have attempted to use the Election Day Survey data in our research. We then provide twelve recommendations for improvement as a conclusion to this report:
- Define the terms and concepts to promote uniformity across jurisdictions.
- Refine and clarify the survey instrument.
- Seek additional important information.
- Reduce the cost and complexity of the survey instrument.
- Improve the technology of reporting.
- Insure interoperability across datasets.
- Automate data collection where possible.
- Improve compliance.
- Improve data distribution.
- Provide data at precinct level.
- Methodological development of tools for fixing and analyzing future datasets.
- Build collaborations.
Below we discuss some of the problems in the 2004 Election Day Survey and these recommendations in more detail.


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Practice your Spanish and English skills. The group meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:00am. Join us.
Quiere practicar su Inglés y conocer mejor la cultura y oportunidades del Noreste de Wisconsin?
Practice your Spanish / English skills with engaging learning activities with our facilitator. This is an opportunity to meet new people from other countries and other cultures. Those who participate can share their stories and experiences while learning new ways to communicate in Spanish & English.
Please call us at 920-967-3690 or 920-967-3691 for more details.
All library events are free and open to everyone. Those with special needs are encouraged to call the library office at 967-3662, within 24 hours of the event, to assure that specific needs with regards to parking, building and meeting room accessibility are met.
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All of the Johnson County teams will be in action this weekend, both at home and on the road.
The No. 2-ranked Buffalo Bison football team, coming off a 21-0 win at Worland, will host third-ranked Powell at the Bison Bowl Friday night. Kickoff is set for 7pm.
The volleyball team took on the Rawlins Lady Outlaws in a conference matchup Thursday night, and will stay for the Rawlins Invite today and Saturday.
The cross country team will compete in the Wayne Chaney Invite today in Gillette.
The swim team will be in Powell today for their invitational.
Current Texas Christian University Horned Frog, and 2010 Sheridan College All-American, JR Cadot finished out his summer by participating in the FIBA Caribbean Basketball Confederation Championship Tournament for his home country of the Bahamas. Cadot and his squad battled Jamaica in an overtime win in the semi-final game of the tournament for a chance to face the U.S. Virgin Islands in the championship game.
Pau-France) – Former Sheridan College General All-American, Moustapha Diarra has signed a professional contract to play basketball for the Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez in his native France. After two years on the court for the Sheridan Generals, Diarra went on to become a two-year letter-winner for the University of San Francisco. While at San Francisco, Diarra helped lead the Dons to the quarterfinals of the 2011 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament in his final season.
FOOTBALL - The Sheridan Broncs will be the only local team to play at home tomorrow as they host the Cheyenne South Bison the Broncs are 1-1 coming off last weeks 20-6 loss at Natrona county.
Broncs Head coach Don Julian says the Broncs learned a lot during the game in Casper last Friday.
And in playing in their first big 4-A game for most of the players it was an eye opening experience.
LADY GENERALS VOLLEYBALL - The Sheridan college Lady Generals volleyball team dropped a four game match against Central Wyoming in the Hoffman dome last night.
Central took the opening game the Lady Generals won game two but the Rustlers took control of the match and went onto win game three and then closed it out in game four.
Lady Generals Head coach Jennifer Wietzel says lack of consistent play hurt the Lady Generals last night.
The Buffalo Bison football team traveled to Worland Friday night to take on The Warriors in their opening game of the 2011 campaign.
The Bison got two rushing touchdowns from Dylan Marton and a third on a pass from quarterback Colin Rodriguez to Kalob Rodriguez.
The Bison offense took some time to gel but the defense seemed to be ready to go from the opening kick. After a scoreless first quarter, the offense finally got rolling in the second quarter when Marton scored on a five-yard run and kicker Wyatt Witty added the PAT to give Buffalo a 7-0 lead.
BRONC FOOTBALL - The Bronc football team dropped a tough hard fought game at Natrona county Friday night.
It was a great defensive battle most of the night with Natrona breaking through for two touchdowns in the 4th quarter to pull away and beat the broncs 20-6, Broncs Head coach Don Julian.
The game changer may have come late in the first half with Natrona up 3-0 the NC defense stopped the Broncs twice at the one yard line in the closing seconds of the half to keep the Broncs from taking the lead.
LARAMIE - Wyoming coach Dave Christensen is expecting more excitement from his team this season despite starting a true freshman quarterback.
Christensen says the Cowboys have more playmakers than they've had over the past two seasons.
Freshman Brett Smith, of Salem, Ore., will lead the offense after winning the starting quarterback job during training camp.
Smith is only the third true freshman since 1974 to start at quarterback for the Cowboys. He is one of nine true freshmen who are expected to see playing time on offense, defense and special teams.
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Dymo-Costar FAQ
In which forum should I ask Dymo-Costar related questions?
Forum: Printers from other manufacturers
How do I set the resolution?
Use the pbm2lwxl tools. Set resolution to 300dpi.
How do I make this printer work with USB?
You need to make a small modification to the USB driver. These
steps were reported working.
1. Unpack linux-2.4.20
2. Change to /path/to/src/linux-2.4.20/drivers/usb
3. Edit printer.c
4. About line 880, there's the detection code. There's a check to see
if the transfer type is 'bulk'. I just commented out this check. Note
that according to the USB spec that I read, the 315 violates the usb
LP protocol:
if ((epd->bmAttributes&USB_ENDPOINT_XFERTYPE_MASK)!= USB_ENDPOINT_XFER_BULK) continue;
/*if ((epd->bmAttributes&USB_ENDPOINT_XFERTYPE_MASK)!= USB_ENDPOINT_XFER_BULK) continue; */
5. Configure/compile as usual.
What are the known problems?
There are some white lines in some output. Barcodes worked fine,
the text below showed some white lines. It should be fine for labels.


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Aren't these just perfectly creepy? Just in time for Halloween too! I first heard of Griotten from a post Cybele made on CandyBlog a few months ago. They immediately caught my attention and I've kept an keen eye out for them for some time.The kind displayed on CandyBlog look like brown sugar cubes which is how you'd normally find them. I hadn't seen them in spider form until I was given these as a gift.
Since I've had both shaped of Griotten before, I want to say there's really no difference other than size. The spiders are about the equivalent of three of the cubes. The texture of these is so much fun. They're squishy; similar to marshmallows but a little denser. They hold their shape instead of caving in with you play and eat them. The granulated sugar coating is a nice touch. It adds a subtle crunch to the light, fluffy and chewy texture. It also adds to the creepy-crawliness of the spiders.
The flavor is of black licorice, just so you know. It's very heavy on the molasses aspect, so the flavor is much milder than the other licorices out there. It's a good starting point if you want to learn to appreciate black licorice and want to start on something less intense. The sweetness is mild too, not too much and certainly doesn't overpower the rich licorice and molasses flavors.
Like so many other candies this time of year, the shapes are so perfect for Halloween treats alike. I wish I could keep myself from eating them so I could put them to creative purposes. They're just too tasty though.
Rating: Will Buy Again


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Two relatively new albums offer a great soundtrack for your backyard barbecue or your rocking summer bike rides.
Diamond Rugs, an indie-rock "supergroup" pictured above, and country-rocker Todd Snider's new tribute to his underloved hero Jerry Jeff Walker work hand-in-hand as rootsy, upbeat rock albums that are perfect complements.
If Snider's too country or Diamond Rugs, which features Deer Tick's John McCauley, Dead Confederate's Hardy Morris and Los Lobos' Steve Berlin is too indie for you, mixed together the two albums create a seamless blend of balanced Americana.
The highlights of Diamond Rugs' eponymous release are varied and include the deceptively titled "Hungover and Horny," and "Call Girl Blues." While the band might want you to think the songs are simplistic and sophomoric, they're not. The band proves it has some depth on "Blue Mountains" and "Out On My Own." I suspect this album will be on many music critics' year-end best-of lists, and deservedly so.
With rock-solid support from Colorado's Great American Taxi, Snider romps and shouts his way through various songs representative of Walker's long, great career. While Snider is no one's idea of a sterling vocalist, his ability to display sympathy or a wry smile about a character carries the load. Highlights include "Derby Day," "Sangria Wine," and the famed "Mr. Bojangles."
It's the perfect party record and a perfect bookend to the moodier, but still fun, "Diamond Rugs."


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The TRAC office offers:
Information - including explanations of tax bills, abatements and exemption programs, change of mailing address forms, residential exemption information and applications, boat and motor vehicle excise tax, boat mooring permit information and general informational publications;
Assistance - including accepting personal and residential exemption applications, abating excise taxes, issuing duplicate tax bills and payment history, providing ward and parcel information;
Problem Solving - referral to "expert" assistance in either the Assessing Department or Collector's office, for the resolution of CURRENT fiscal year tax bill payments, personal property and real estate abatement processing.
The TRAC office is located on the mezzanine floor of City Hall in Room M-5, and is open weekdays, Monday through Friday, 9AM - 5PM.
The phone number for TRAC is 617-635-4287.
Note: For prior fiscal year real estate tax payments, contact the Collector's Office.


text: Feb 7, 2013 10:51 'Bieber Fever' overtakes New Orleans Arena 'Bieber Fever' overtakes New Orleans Arena FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2012 file photo, Justin Bieber arrives at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards in Los Angeles. Police say a paparazzo was hit by a car and killed after taking photos of Justin Bieber's white Ferrari on a Los Angeles street Tuesday evening Jan. 1, 2013. Los Angeles police Officer James Stoughton says the photographer, who was not identified, died at a hospital shortly after the crash Tuesday evening. Stoughton says Bieber was not in the Ferrari at the time. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) FILE - This Nov. 7, 2012 file photo shows singer Justin Bieber performing during the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York. A former bodyguard for Bieber sued the pop superstar Thursday Jan. 10, 2013, claiming the singer repeatedly hit him during an incident last year and owes him more than $420,000 in unpaid wages. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Langdon Herrick| Special to theadvocate.com Jan. 14, 2013; 5:25 p.m. Comments Before the madness of Super Bowl XLVII descends upon New Orleans, a completely different (but possibly even more powerful) fandom will sweep through the city. Teen-pop megastar Justin Bieber's "Believe" tour will make the New Orleans Arena its third stop of 2013, and a new album's worth of songs and opening act Carly Rae Jepsen are sure to drive those suffering from "Bieber Fever" into critical condition. With a pair of pop stars whose rise could only be described as meteoric, the pairing seems like a natural fit. Fans looking to grab a seat at the event may want to act fast. Of the 88 shows in Bieber's "My World" tour, 67 were sold out. Over a million tickets were sold for that tour, with a gross of more than $80 million, and the teen singer also managed to sell out a show at Madison Square Garden in 22 minutes. So far, ticket sales for the "Believe" tour have been impressive as well, with each show grossing over a million dollars on average. 2012 was a big year for Bieber and his many fans, as it saw the release of his new album, "Believe." The album featured a more R&B-inspired sound than his previous ones, as well as collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Drake, Ludacris and Big Sean. It also stormed the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at No. 2. 2013 looks to be a busy year as well, with the January release of a new acoustic album and a double-shift gig on Saturday Night Live as both host and musical guest. Last year was even more momentous for fellow Canadian singer (and Canadian Idol contestant) Carly Rae Jepsen, whose catchy single "Call Me Maybe" rocketed to the top of the charts and sold over 10 million copies. The song also earned her two Grammy nominations, one for Best Song and the other for Best Pop Solo Performance. Not only is Jepsen the opening act for the North American leg of the "Believe" tour, she sings a duet with Bieber during the show as well. While critics and fans alike noted the change in musical and vocal style from Bieber's first album, "My World," and his most recent, "Believe," fans can look forward to an even greater departure from the original formula: acoustic arrangements. "Believe Acoustic" features stripped-down versions of his latest songs, with a few new ones as well, and the likelihood that fans will hear some of these new arrangements at the New Orleans show is high, considering that the "Believe Acoustic" album releases at the end of January. The "Believe" tour began in September 2012 and has already grossed more than $40 million. The tour includes over 80 shows in North America, Europe, South Africa and Asia, and will pass through New Orleans at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15. Tickets for the show can be ordered at the New Orleans Arena box office at (504) 587-3822. More information about the concert, such as how the Super Bowl activity will affect the show, can be found on their website at www.neworleansarena.com. Get The Advocate in your inbox Subscribe


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Position: Director of Sports Medicine
Phone: 785.594.8424
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Lynn Bott has been a certified athletic trainer since 1976. Before joining the Baker staff in 2005, he served The University of Kansas, first as an assistant athletic trainer under legendary Dean Nesmith for eight years, and then the director of athletic training services through 2004.
Bott has been involved professionally at the state, district and national levels. He has served as President of the Kansas Athletic Trainers' Society and the Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association and served on the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Directors as the District 5 Director.
Bott was awarded the KATS Outstanding Service Award in 2000, Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award from the National Athletic Trainers' Association in 2005, inducted in the Kansas Athletic Trainer's Society Hall of Fame 2006, inducted in the Mid-America Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame in 2009, awarded the 2009 NAIA Athletic Trainer of the Year, inducted in the University of Kansas Athletic Training Hall of Fame 2009, inducted in the NATA Hall of Fame in 2010Â and inducted in the ESU HPER Alumni Hall of Fame in 2011.
A native of Dighton, Kan., Bott graduated from Emporia State University in 1975. He received his Master's Degree in physical education specializing in athletic training from the University of Arizona in 1976. He and wife, Debbie, married now 38 years, have resided in Lawrence, Kan., for 36 years. Lynn and Debbie are the proud parents of two children, Mindi and Jason. Mindi currently resides in Manhattan, Kan., with her husband Brian Kastning and their children Lilian, Nicholas, Ericson, and Analee. Jason currently resides in Baldwin City, Kan., with his wife, Heather.


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An Maple
75 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin, Dublin City Centre, Dublin, Ireland, Distance from city centre: 0.4km
A Bord-Failte approved Guesthouse located in the City centre with 35 ensuite bedrooms. The standard Double, Twin, treble, and family rooms are all ensuite with tv, tea/coffee making facilities. Services & Facilities:
-24 hour Reception,
- Luggage Room.
- Located in the City Centre,
-All Rooms Ensuite,
-Traditional Irish Music played seven nights a week in the Hotel next door.
The Maple Guesthouse is centrally located in the heart of Dublin City, within an easy 5 minute walk from either Connolly train Station or Bus Ars (central bus station) and only 10 minutes drive from Dublin Airport on the 'Airlink' bus service. Located close to Temple bar, Trinity College, O'Connell Street, Grafton Street all within a 5/10 minute walk.
Credit Card accepted. Visa and Mastercard.
American Express, Debit or Laser Card's not accepted
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
B&B Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Reception
- Bar
- Breakfast Not Included
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Free City Maps
- Hair Dryers
- Hot Showers
- Internet Access
- Luggage Storage
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Towels Included
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 2 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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From the Airport the bus stops outside.
From anywhere in the country trains and buses stop within a five minute walk.
Located in the City Centre.


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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
One More Summit Swap
20 comments:
- Archie the wonder dog said...
It looks fabulous and I love the yellow quilting and the stripy binding!
- November 1, 2011 at 2:03 PM
- Linz said...
Soooooo cute!!! I love it!
- November 1, 2011 at 2:07 PM
- Heather D. said...
Beeeeautiful! Love the back, and also how much the quilting shows up on the front. Awesome. :)
- November 1, 2011 at 2:18 PM
- Amy Sp said...
Wow - Both of those star quilts are fabulous! I love the symbolism behind each with the states too...very cute. ;) The bright backing is a nice contrast to the dark solid on the front. Love it!
- November 1, 2011 at 2:35 PM
- Elizabeth D. said...
I just finally found the perfect spot for my gorgeous mini yesterday - right next to my sewing machine :) I totally love it and I think you've inspired me to try to break my white quilting thread rut, too!!
- November 1, 2011 at 2:40 PM
- **nicke... said...
what a fun swap and what a fun mini! lovely lovely lovely lee! i also love the symbolism behind each star. what a thoughtful little fox you are!
- November 1, 2011 at 3:44 PM
- Annabella said...
The stars look so beautiful and pop against the grey background. What a wonderful reminder of your amazing weekend in Salt Lake City with your roomies.
- November 1, 2011 at 3:49 PM
- Greta said...
This is so pretty. I love how the middle of the stars look like watercolor.
- November 1, 2011 at 4:07 PM
- poppyinpink said...
I love where quilting is going...and you are riding the crest of the wave there! That is a splendid looking quilt. I love stripey binds too!
- November 1, 2011 at 4:27 PM
- Katie B. said...
Really pretty! Lucky Elizabeth!
- November 1, 2011 at 4:41 PM
- Sheila said...
Great stars, I love the bottom right - it looks curved!
- November 1, 2011 at 4:50 PM
- Kiera said...
Looks great. The yellow quilting really sets it off!
- November 1, 2011 at 4:54 PM
- Katy Cameron said...
Oh it's gorgeous! Love the effect of the stars where the colour seems to radiate from the middle
- November 1, 2011 at 5:16 PM
- AnneMarie said...
I LOVE what you did with the yellow thread. It looks fantastic!! Yay for roomies!
- November 1, 2011 at 6:35 PM
- Toni said...
Those stars are amazing! I think you have definitely sold me on that book! Excellent mini!
- November 1, 2011 at 7:11 PM
- MyJourneyBack said...
Oh I love it. And I love those bee blocks too.
BTW I wanted to join your WIP tomorrow but I can't link up because I have to post from my phone. But I already did my post. Come by and see my WIP. If I get out to the library tomorrow I'll do the link. I added your button to my sidebar. I love your blog!
Have a great Wednesday.
- November 1, 2011 at 7:26 PM
- JanuaryT said...
The whole quilt is awesome, but I love love love the bottom right block. So cool!!! I'm so excited about The sewing summit, I can't wait for next years to come. Again fantastic job.
- November 1, 2011 at 8:08 PM
- Kristie said...
Looooove it in grey :)
- November 1, 2011 at 9:29 PM
- randi said...
very nice little quilt!
- November 1, 2011 at 9:46 PM
- Leila said...
Beautiful!!! Your stippling is perfect! I am always scared to quilt in contrasting thread, but you nailed it.
- November 4, 2011 at 9:52 AM


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New sound for Estelle. What y'all think?
New Music: Estelle - "Freak" [Produced by David Guetta]
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New Music: Estelle - "Freak" [Produced by David Guetta]Posted byFebruary 26, 2010Filed under:15
New sound for Estelle. What y'all think?
her 1st album was great! i think she's lost her touch...her first album had meaning. i dont really like this song
she teaches girls how to be "freaky" and embrace their ho facade of fake love.. why you even postin this shi on this site? "atlantic wants me to" SMH sTART FCKING FOLLOWING THE LASERS MANIFESTOOOOOOOOOOo IT SAYS.. WE WANT TO MAKE OUR OWN THOUGHTSSSSSSSSSS -.-
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Hawkeyes hold a 39-20 advantage in the all-time series against the Cyclones
Game notes: vs. Northern Illinois
Central Michigan at Iowa Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012
David Raih is in his second year as a graduate assistant coach at the University of Iowa. He coaches the Hawkeye tight ends while assisting with the Iowa offense.
A year ago, Raih worked with first-year starter James Vandenberg as the junior quarterback passed for 3,022 yards and 25 touchdowns while completing 58.7% of his pass attempts. Vandenberg ranked third in the Big Ten in passing yards per game (232.5) and fourth in total offense (237.5). Iowa's offense also featured both a running back and a wide receiver with over 1,300 yards.
In 2009, Raih assisted with the development of senior quarterback Ricky Stanzi. Stanzi set Iowa's single-season school record for passing efficiency (157.6), ranking 12th in the nation while passing for over 3,000 yards and 25 touchdowns, with just six interceptions. As a team, Iowa was second in the nation in fewest turnovers (11) and 10th in pass efficiency (155.7).
Iowa has been bowl eligible the past 11 seasons and has participated in 10 bowl games since 2001. The Hawkeyes won bowl games following the 2008, 2009 and 2010 seasons, defeating ranked opponents in both 2009 and 2010. The Hawkeyes have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls four times in the past 10 seasons.
Iowa has appeared in six January bowl games since 2001. The Hawkeyes have won six-of-10 bowl games under Kirk Ferentz and his staff, including four January bowl victories. The January Bowl wins have come over Florida (2004 Outback), LSU (2005 Capital One), South Carolina (2009 Outback) and Georgia Tech (2010 Orange).
Iowa has won 85 games over the past 10 seasons, including 50 Big Ten games. The Hawkeyes earned a share of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004 and tied for second in 2009. Iowa has finished in the Big Ten's first division in 10 of the past 11 years.
Raih played quarterback for the Hawkeye football team from 1999-2003. Following his playing career, he worked as an assistant to offensive coordinator Ken O'Keefe during the 2004 season.
Raih joined the Iowa staff after spending two years as an intern at UCLA. During the 2009 season, Raih assisted special teams coach Frank Gansz, Jr., as well as working with the tight ends. In 2008, he assisted offensive coordinator Norm Chow, working with the quarterbacks. In Raih's two years at UCLA, he was involved in on-campus recruiting; assisting Coach Rick Neuheisel in landing two nationally ranked top ten recruiting classes.
Prior to the 2010 season, Raih and Charlie Bullen, who previously served as Iowa's defensive graduate assistant, were among a group of 34 individuals who visited over 15,000 U.S. troops in Germany and the Persian Gulf during a 13-day tour. The trip was organized by Morale entertainment, with the sponsorship of Armed Forces Entertainment and United Services Organizations (USO). The group made eight stops and traveled over 17,000 miles.
Prior to the appointment at UCLA, Raih was a sales representative for Zimmer Inc., a manufacturer of orthopedic devices. He served Zimmer Inc. as a sales representative to Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, Cal. in 2007. Previously, he spent three years as a Zimmer representative to The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Raih was the recipient of the Presidents Club Award in 2006, becoming the youngest national winner in company history. The award signifies ranking in the Top 12 in the United States in percentage growth.
Raih was a member of the Iowa football team from 1999-2003, earning a letter in his fourth year as the 2002 Hawkeyes earned the Big Ten Conference title and a berth in the 2003 FedEx Orange Bowl.
Raih's playing career as a Hawkeye quarterback was shortened due to injury, as he had surgery to his throwing arm in both 1999 and 2002. During his sophomore season, Raih saw action as a member of the 2001 Alamo Bowl team, Iowa's first bowl berth of the Kirk Ferentz era. Raih was also a member of Iowa's Leadership Committee and was the teams Athletes in Action representative at the 2001 Alamo Bowl, 2003 Orange Bowl and 2004 Outback Bowl.
He was a member of the Dean's List at the University of Iowa while earning a bachelor's degree in Finance and a minor in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Raih was born September 9, 1980 and is a native of Edina, Minn. He is single.


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Here are some terrific deals at the Family Dollar this week! My favorite deals are cheap Hormel Compleats, Hellmann's Mayo, Suave, and Tresemme hair care.
Shopping Tips:
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This beautiful map covers the entire breadth of Alaska, from the Inside Passage in the southeast, to Point Barrow in the North, and out along the entire span of the Aleutian Islands. Artful cartography reveals national parks, mountain ranges, wildlife refuges, and preserves. This map is printed on a premium print quality stock, which is ideal for framing.
National Geographic is a renowned authority in cartography. For 120 years the Society's maps have helped spread geographic knowledge around the globe. A vast database allows National Geographic to combine the latest data gained by space-age technology with innovative digital mapping techniques to create state-of-the-art political, physical, and thematic maps. The Society's meticulous research and attention to detail have established a standard of achievement that is unparalleled.


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By Alice Kenny
Pope Francis plans to visit teeming slums called favelas that are filled with jumbles of tin-roof shacks during his visit to Brazil this week, "calling on Brazilians (and all of us) to build a more just society," reports Loretta Chao today in The Wall Street Journal.
The Pope's command that we serve the poor reflects the Church's age-old teachings to feed the hungry and house the homeless.
It also reflects the specific charge it has given to and is celebrated by Catholic Charities. We use a holistic approach to empower those in need.
Catholic Charities helps solve the problems of those in need – non-Catholics and Catholics alike. The neglected child, the homeless family, and the hungry senior are among those for whom we provide help and create hope.
We rebuild lives and touch almost every human need promptly, locally, day in and day out, always with compassion and dignity.
We help your neighbors as you would like to be helped if your family were in need.
Learn more about Catholic Charities and our century-old mission to build a compassionate and just society.
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text: The museum will have a booth about "Water Wonders" at the RMPBS Kids Fun Fest in Denver. PBS characters Curious George, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Sid the Science Kid and WordGirl will be there to greet and hug their young (and old) fans. Entertainment from the stage includes performances by outstanding local talent guaranteed to get everyone moving. Children will enjoy moving from activity to activity – learning, exploring and having some plain old fun. Ideal for kids preschool age through sixth grade.


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A Harrington Casino employee was arrested Jan. 23 after an investigation revealed that he allegedly stole $2,500 in chips over a period of three weeks.
The employee, 39-year-old George Casterline of Clayton, was charged with five misdemeanor counts of theft under $1,500.
Casterline was arrested by Delaware State Troopers assigned to the Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement, assisted by Harrington Raceway and Casino Surveillance and Security Departments. An investigation revealed that Casterline was working a craps table as a dealer when he allegedly removed purple chips, valued at $500 each, for a total of $2,500, according to Department of Safety and Homeland Security Gaming Enforcement Division spokeswoman Kimberly Chandler.
A search warrant later executed at Casterline's residence in Windsong Farms in Clayton revealed additional chips.
Casterline was issued a $5,000 unsecured bond with a no contact order with all three casino entities.
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Book now for Jan. deals at Florida, Caribbean resorts
Update: Dec. 3, 2012 at 7pm
Many hotels in Florida and the Caribbean see their business slow after Christmas and New Year's and before Valentine's Day. So, if you want to stay in January or early February, there often are deals – especially if you book early and stay weekdays.
Here are two Florida outfits offering deals early winter. Check for more at your favorite hotel or try to negotiate.
The Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina offers 25 percent off leisure rates in its "Defrost the Cost" travel package based on minimum two-night stays. Book between Dec. 10 and Dec. 31 for stays Jan. 1-Feb. 14. Rates start at $156 night and include breakfast for two. The package is subject to availability. Call 1-800-228-9290 or visit marriottwintersavings.com and use promotional code LQ1.
On Fort Myers' Estero Island, several condominium resorts offer a fourth night free on three-night stays in January. Visit SandalsInTheSand.com. Offer is based on availability. The deals apply for the 50-suite Seaside All-Suite Resort, 35-unit Casa Playa Beach Resort and 12-unit Cornerstone Beach Resort.
And here's a couple of deals in the Caribbean area for December booking, that we received after posting this blog.
The all-inclusive resort chain Breezes Resorts & Spas is offering U.S. residents a fifth-night free in Jamaica and the Bahamas. Book a five-night stay by Dec. 19 at Breezes Grand Negril in Jamaica or at Breezes Bahamas for travel between Jan 1 and Aug. 31, and you get the fifth night free. Five-night stays start at $672 per person based on double occupancy. The rate includes room, food, drink, activities and tips. Visit breezes.com or call 1-877-BREEZES.
Do you have other tips for deals on warm-weather destinations in winter? Please let us know.


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Station resupply with Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM).
AKA: Endeavour; ISS-ULF2.
First Launch: 2008.11.15.
Last Launch: 2008.11.29.
Duration: 15.85 days.
The unloaded Leonardo module was returned to the shuttle bay on 26 November. The shuttle undocked from the ISS at 14:47 GMT on 28 November. The next day, at 20:33 GMT, it released a 7 kg PicoSat Solar Cell Testbed Experiment, a prototype for a later picosat mission to geostationary transfer orbit to study degradation of solar cells while passing through the earth's radiation belts.
Following two wave-offs for a Kennedy Space Center landing due to weather, Endeavour made its 89 m/s deorbit maneuver at 20:19 on 29 November, and landed at Runway 04L/22R at Edwards AFB at 21:25 GMT.
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Stroll cobblestoned streets all day and still have the energy for an evening of dancing on the plaza with these traveler-friendly leather sandals from Naot. Orthopedist-recommended removable memory foam insoles conform to your foot and offer needed support for when you want to see everything a destination has to offer. The cork foot bed molds to a custom fit like a footprint in the sand. The elastic binding on each strap expands to accommodate tired feet.
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Comfortable and Cute
By CatLady
from MD
About Me 65, Casual
Comments about Women's Siena Travel Sandals:
These are my summer go-to sandals. I wear them most every place I go--shopping, eating out in casual restaurants, etc. They were comfortable out-of-the-box and look very nice. I like Naot shoes in general, but these are particular favorites. I think the elastic gore or insert really helps customize the fit without looking clunky.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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The style quickly catches your eye.
By The pioneer
from winchester, Va.
About Me Casual, Conservative, Stylish
Blends in with most outfits.
Great looking shoes
They mold to your feet and you forget you arewearing them. At the end of the day you feet still feel good.
What Comfort!
By Anne
from Mississauga, Ontario
About Me Casual
These shoes are terrific. Easy to wear, comfortable, and versatile.
Great shoe
By Asterix
from Philadelphia, PA
About Me Conservative
Great shoe, very elegant and practical.
Naots are the best
By Queenie
from Portland, Maine
About Me Casual, Conservative
I'm 75, require comfortable attractive shoes for any occasion. Naots always fill the bill.
Comfy shoes
By Connie
from Chicago
Great pair of sandals. Toughest decision...black or brown
They're the most comfortable & practical
By Canadian traveller
from Alberta, Canada
the best shoe for travelling for suppport,easy removal at airport and very durable.
I really like these shoes
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from Delta, British Columbia, Canada
I wear them everywhere.
What a treat for happy feet...:)
These shoes are well made and very comfortable. Casual shoes for everyday wear.


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Some Denver Nuggets fans have pegged La La Anthony as an NBA Yoko Ono so the news of her pending VH1 reality show with husband Carmelo Anthony may not sit well.
But really, did anybody not see this coming?
Coupled with the big news of Carmelo Anthony's trade from the Denver Nuggets to the New York Knicks, along came the announcement of La La's reality show tentatively titled "La La's Full Court Life" — a continuation of the world's voyeurism into their lives following their July 2010 New York wedding.
"Viewers connect with La La because despite the fairy-tale wedding and NBA star husband, she is a real, down-to-earth, hardworking woman who stays true to herself," Jeff Olde, EVP of Original Programming and Production at VH1, told the post. "The best thing about the new series is that while pursuing and realizing her dreams, La La gets to take us back to her home in New York, where her story began."
The show is slated to air this August.
Too bad the cameras won't catch a New York Knicks-Denver Nuggets game. That could have been interesting to see the reaction of fans from the perspective of Carmelo's wife.
Will you watch this show?


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Special Creamed Corn RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Dash white pepper
- 5 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add cream, milk, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add corn; heat through.
- Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. broiler-proof dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. broil 5 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Reviews for Special Creamed Corn
"I made this for an outdoor BBQ. Everyone loved it! I reduced the sugar to two tablespoons, increased the pepper to a 1/4 teaspoon and used two bags of frozen corn which equals about 7 cups. I will make this again."
"Made this for Thanksgiving but decided to use fresh corn off the cob... there was none left... everyone enjoyed it."
"LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this! Bought the Taste of Home Holiday cookbook a few years ago and flipped through and found this. I've made it for each family gathering since. @DDarby1290 (and anyone else interested), I always heat this up ahead of time, then broil with cheese on top when ready or when the oven is available. :)"
"I found this recipe several years ago and have made it numerous times for holiday meals and special events. I have passed it on to others who just had to have the recipe. Tonight I was looking for a printable version for my cousin who I told about it tonight. It is delicious and I will be serving it as usual for both Thanksgiving and Christmas!"
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My view of the world:
I'm at a loss. I would love to be in any place except where there are people with heads stuck up their ass. Unforunately, both my immediate and extended family have at least one person with such a condition. And, as you know, my school is filled with those people. In fact, the whole world is overpopulated by people like these and therefore there is no escape. This, I believe, is why people go insane. Perhaps, there should be an Asgard in which only non-idiots may make their home, with Yggdrasill in the center, occasionally shooting out brilliant laser beams to kill any idiots attempting to taint the perfect world of Asgard. I suppose in a way this Yggdrasill tree would do the exact thing Bush and his cronies want to do to the Mexicans. Hell, let the Mexicans come in -- I'm always open for more authentic Mexican food. (This does not apply to Asgard and the idiots in any way, shape or form.)


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Lymphoma, Leukemia and Myeloma Group
This group is for patients, family members, friends, and survivors of blood cancers.
- 2nd Wednesday every month
- 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
- Support Services Room, Level 3, Rubin Building (Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Lebanon, NH)
Light refreshments are provided.
The Lymphoma, Leukemia, and Myeloma Support Group is co-sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
For more information or to register, please call Lynn Morin at (800) 688-6572, or call the Cancer Help Line at (800) 639-6918.


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Sunday, May 31, 2009
All 60 Diamine Fountain Pen Inks Swabbed for your Inky Pleasure
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Column 1: Ruby, Passion Red, Poppy Red, Vermilion, Pumpkin, Monaco Red
Column 2: Maroon, Amaranth, Claret, Deep Magenta, Crimson
Column 3: Scarlet, Cerise, Brilliant Red, Flamingo Pink, Pink
Column 4: Coral, Orange, Blaze Orange, Sunshine Yellow, Amber, Yellow
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Column 2: Emerald, Umber, Teal, Dark Green, Steel Blue
Column 3: Turquoise, Aqua Blue, Mediterranean Blue, Florida Blue
Column 4: Washable Blue, China Blue, Presidential Blue, Royal Blue, Sapphire Blue
Column 5: Indigo, Prussian Blue, Blue-Black, Majestic Blue, Imperial Blue
Top to Bottom -
Column 1: Violet, Imperial Purple, Damson, Grey
Column 2: Jet Black, Quartz Black, Onyx Black
Column 3: Chocolate Brown, Saddle Brown, Raw Sienna, Sepia
Column 4: Dark Brown, Burnt Sienna, Golden Brown
Notes: Dotted colors are the ones I'm most interested in trying.
All inks were swabbed with a Q-Tip- one coat, on white Fontaine cold-press watercolor paper.
I was surprised at how saturated many of these inks appear to be - I'm wondering if they will stay that saturated when I ink up a few pens.
Imperial Purple has a second swab below it from my personal bottle that I bought about a year ago. Slight difference in shade.
I did my best to shake each bottle before swabbing, but you can see that I initially forgot with the Sepia. That's a grand example of why you need to shake the bottle...
The Majestic Blue is like no other color I've ever seen. There is actually a top coating of reddish over the blue that you can't see in this image. Tilt the page and you see two colors. I'll attempt to capture that when I review it.
I've previously tested 3 of these colors, Poppy Red, Pumpkin, and Maroon. I have 8 new colors inked up right now. Emerald, Jet Black, Claret, Ruby, Amaranth, Majestic Blue, Cerise and Damson.
I'm curious how many of these I'll keep for regular use. Of the 60, some are similar to each other, and some are similar to some of the Herbin colors I'm already using.
We'll See.
Buy Diamine Inks in the UK at The Writing Desk or directly from Diamine and in the US from The Pear Tree Pen Company or Art Brown. Ink is sold in 80ml glass bottles, 30 ml plastic bottles, and selected colors are available in cartridge form.
12 comments:
Great piece of work - much appreciated. Thanks for the tip regarding 'shaking the bottle' before use.
- May 31, 2009 at 6:08 PM
- Missive Maven said...
Alas, Pear Tree Pens STILL doesn't carry Diamine Teal! This breaks my heart. I really want to get my hands on it.
- May 31, 2009 at 6:18 PM
- soloworx said...
Got confused there for a while. Was trying to follow the 'rows' when they were actually 'columns' instead. Thanks for the swabs - now I know the brown and orang hues I really want!
- May 31, 2009 at 7:20 PM
- Biffybeans said...
That you Chito! I fixed the Row/Column bit.
So which do you really want?
- May 31, 2009 at 7:27 PM
- soloworx said...
I love the vermillion and the burnt sienna. I find the Iroshizuku yuyake too pale compared to the Herbin vermillion. I wish though that Herbin had more than 30 mL per bottle (50 to 60 mL should be the sweet spot!).
- May 31, 2009 at 9:01 PM
- soloworx said...
What was I thinking, of course you were reviewing Diamine colors, and not the Herbins! I tend to associate the latter with you more. LOL!
- May 31, 2009 at 9:04 PM
- Biffybeans said...
Soloworx.. LOL! I really like the Herbin inks, but many are too light for my tastes. Perle Noire, Rose Cyclamen & Bleu Pervenche are keepers - I'm still holding Bleu Nuit & Eclat de Saphir to see....
From the Diamine, I'm already loving the Poppy Red & the Emerald. We'll see what else sticks out.
- May 31, 2009 at 9:08 PM
- Connie said...
Wow - what an endeavor!
- May 31, 2009 at 10:35 PM
- youstruckgold said...
Fantastic job! But I wouldn't expect anything less.
I love Diamine inks!
- June 1, 2009 at 12:14 AM
- Richard & Mireille Paas said...
Good Job! The color's are amazing. I have two bottles of Diamine Ink, the Sapphire blue and the Presidential blue. In my Parker Duofold with M-nib, they seam to soak right trough my moleskine pages. That's one site of the Diamine Inks I have that I don't like.
- June 1, 2009 at 1:51 AM
- Henry said...
Wow, that sapphire blue looks amazing! You should do a review on it, because the only one I can find looks like it's purple.
Do you have any writing samples of it?
- June 4, 2009 at 9:18 PM
- Sam said...
What an absolutely fantastic post, thanks so much! :) Will make ordering from Diamine much easier as your colour swatches are better than theirs IMHO!
- July 7, 2009 at 6:15 AM


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I'm trying to benchmark dsyev and I'm getting lousy scaling with it, which I wasn't expecting.
The program is just the one from the tests that comes with PLASMA. 'testing_dsyev.c'.
I run it with a 4096x4096 sized matrix that is randomly generated in the code. I run it with static scheduling.
cores wtime (s)
1 58.0
2 44.7
4 34.0
8 30.0
16 28.0
I've ran the same thing with MKL DSYEV:
cores wtime(s)
1 46.0
2 23.5
4 14.6
8 9.4
16 13.4
It's on a ccNUMA system of Intel Xeons. Like the poster who got bad scaling for Hermitian sym matrices I also get the problem that it appears to be mostly serial from looking at htop. I tried his fix of disabling affinity in PLASMA and recompiling and it hasn't improved things for me.
I compiled PLASMA with:
CFLAGS = -g -O2 -DADD_ -DPLASMA_WITH_MKL -diag-disable vec
CFLAGS += -DMKL_ILP64 -I$(MKLROOT)/include -openmp
FFLAGS = -g -O2 -diag-disable vec
FFLAGS += -I$(MKLROOT)/include -openmp
LDFLAGS = -nofor-main
LIBBLAS = -mkl=sequential -openmp
I compiled my test program with:
CFLAGS = -O2 -g -openmp -pthread
CFLAGS += -I/nfs/scratch/cosmos/dev/plasma/plasma_2.5.1/include
LAPACK = -mkl=sequential
LQUARK = /nfs/scratch/cosmos/dev/plasma/plasma_2.5.1/quark
LPATH = -L/nfs/scratch/cosmos/dev/plasma/plasma_2.5.1/lib -L${LQUARK}
LFLAGS = -lplasma -lcoreblas -lquark -mkl=sequential -lpthread -lhwloc -openmp
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Women's Squash Eyes Sixth Ivy Title, Top Seed For Howe Cup Championships
In 2009, the Princeton women's squash team pulled out a 5-4 victory over Harvard on the final day of the league season to win its fifth Ivy League title. This weekend, the Tigers will go for their sixth title to complete a regular season filled with dramatic encounters.
Princeton, picked fourth in the 2012-13 CSA preseason poll, is the lone undefeated team among the national Top 10, and it can also clinch the top spot in the Howe Cup team championships, held Feb. 15-17 at Yale.
The Tigers (9-0, 5-0) will open the weekend Friday in Ithaca, N.Y., against the Cornell Big Red (10-3, 3-2). The Big Red nearly pulled off a big upset over No. 4 Trinity earlier this season, but a pair of five-game matches went the Bantams' way in a 5-4 win at the Belkin Squash Courts in Ithaca. Cornell is led by sophomore Danielle Letourneau, the younger sister of former Princeton men's captain and multiple-time All-America David Letourneau.
A win would clinch Princeton at least a share of the Ivy League title, and the Tigers would go for the outright win Sunday at noon against Columbia (3-8, 0-5). That will be Senior Day for Princeton, when co-captains Julie Cerullo and Casey Cortes, and classmates Alice Fuller and Katherine Schloss, are honored for their four years of contributions to the program.
If Princeton wins both, it will win the outright league title and join the 1989, 1991, 1998, 2007 and 2009 teams on the Ivy League championship banner.
In between those two matches will be a Saturday showdown against Trinity, which is 14-1 this season and has yet to lose a home match. Its most dramatic victory of the season was a 5-4 home win over Yale, when Kanzy El Defrawy defeated 2011 national individual champion Millie Tomlinson in five tight games to clinch the match.
Princeton and Trinity have played four times in the last two seasons, and both won twice. Both of the Tigers' wins came in the Jadwin Squash Courts, while Trinity won once at home and once in Cambridge during the 2011 Howe Cup Championships.


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And the said letters.Originally Posted by The Chat Room Conversation That Led to All of This[23:15] Mr Und3rstood: oh my god
[23:15] Mr Und3rstood: my friends are amazing
[23:15] Mr Und3rstood: i'm actually crying over here
[23:16] Mr Und3rstood: so let me break this down for those of us in here
[23:16] Mr Und3rstood: i love this girl
[23:16] Mr Und3rstood: the one i actually had post on PD
[23:16] Mr Und3rstood: i loved her enought to tell her i post on a pokemon site in the first place -.-
[23:16] Mr Und3rstood: anyways
[23:16] Mr Und3rstood: things happen
[23:16] stfu you veggie: gay peiole syck
[23:16] stfu you veggie: people*
[23:16] stfu you veggie: GR
[23:16] TdH The0wnage0ne: Might have to fill me in o that girl
[23:16] Mr Und3rstood: we fall in love
[23:16] Mr Und3rstood: she has a boyfriend
[23:16] Mr Und3rstood: she ended up not breaking up with him
[23:16] Mr Und3rstood: choosing him ,in essence
[23:16] Mr Und3rstood: this is where cynics say 'she didn't love you lolol'
[23:16] Mr Und3rstood: she does
[23:16] Mr Und3rstood: she did
[23:17] stfu you veggie: dear diary
[23:17] Mr Und3rstood: she always will, just as I always love her
[23:17] stfu you veggie: EMOTIONAL
[23:17] Mr Und3rstood: we can' talk
[23:17] stfu you veggie: DISPUTE
[23:17] Mr Und3rstood: her boyfriends aid if we do, he tells her father i kissed her while they were in a relationship
[23:17] Mr Und3rstood: he's a prick, he's a bitch
[23:17] Mr Und3rstood: but if daddy hates me, there's *nothing* you can do
[23:17] Mr Und3rstood: so we haven't really talked much
[23:17] stfu you veggie: my daddy hates this one guy
[23:17] Mr Und3rstood: anyways
[23:17] Mr Und3rstood: i've been depressed and emotional
[23:17] Mr Und3rstood: for about 2 weeks now
[23:18] Mr Und3rstood: you may hav noticed the random lyrical posts
[23:18] stfu you veggie: so i cant do him!
[23:18] Mr Und3rstood: my friends just wrote an email to this girl
[23:18] Mr Und3rstood: and it made me cry
[23:18] Mr Und3rstood: they're so amazing
[23:18] Mr Und3rstood: you could only wish to understand the hope these two have given me
[23:18] Mr Und3rstood: and that's what i need
[23:18] BlueEspeon: that's sweet of them
[23:18] Mr Und3rstood: beyond sweet
[23:18] Mr Und3rstood: just read it, and try to feel the emotions they felt
[23:19] Mr Und3rstood: understand that this all comes from some deep hurt of the heart that's been healed
[23:19] Mr Und3rstood: and that it's the sweetest feeling they've ever felt
[23:19] Mr Und3rstood: they're together now, because i more or less forced it =P
[23:19] Mr Und3rstood: she was dating a boy
[23:19] Mr Und3rstood: and i told her she loved the other guy
[23:19] Mr Und3rstood: to lose him
[23:19] Mr Und3rstood: be happy
[23:19] Mr Und3rstood: and damn the consequences
[23:19] Mr Und3rstood: so she did
[23:19] Mr Und3rstood: and they'r dating
[23:19] Mr Und3rstood: and they're so happy
[23:19] stfu you veggie: argg
[23:19] stfu you veggie: we get it!!
[23:19] Mr Und3rstood: i'll post the letters
[23:19] Mr Und3rstood: i expect cyncial responses
[23:20] Mr Und3rstood: and really i could care less
[23:20] BlueEspeon: impatient much, kelsh?
[23:20] Mr Und3rstood: but those of you with a heart should understand
Originally Posted by Chris Kraft(My mindless cluster of thoughts)
Hey, I have no idea where to begin with this. But please read this as the kind and loving person I know you must be. I've never met you before, but it really doesn't matter in the slightest. I'm a very confused and emotionaly unstable kid. when I was in sixth grade (I'm now in 9th) I met a girl named Kinsey, and I couldn't possibly tell you why - but saying, thinking, or typing her name makes me so nervous and happy I get a little lost in what I'm thinking about.
Needless to say I am completely in love with this girl, but in sixth grade I was entirely unable to tell her this. She also happened to be in love with me, but because I was at that time unable to understand for some reason that other people could actually have emotions as deep as mine, I didn't tell her.
We would have talks online till four in the morning where she would get emotional enough that she would tell me how much she cared about me.
Those were the happiest moments of my entire life.
I would have these online discussions with the girl I love for about 2 years. where I would time and time again randomly stop and start talking to her with months between. (because I was a heartless asshole who I'm quite sure wasn't able to see people as anything but humans who would react to everything socialy with nothing in mind but their own happiness and contentment)
I also never in this time told her how much she meant to me, she told me she loved me, and I told her nothing.
I then moved over an hour away from the most important thing in my life, and still tried to talk to her whenever I was able to bring myself to it knowing that I had broken her heart time and time again.
I continued to isolate myself in this place and reacted to everything how I thought the world reacted to everything, I was lifeless and it was as if I had no soul or emotions. One day though, I had started thinking about her again and began to slowly see what I had done my entire life and how badly I wanted to change it.
So I thought about everything I wanted to say to her and told her I loved her and how incredibly sorry I was for everything I had done.
She told me she still loved me and I thought I would be truly happy for the first time in my life, she had apparently gotten a boyfriend but told me he wasn't as important as I was and that she didn't have feelings for him like she did for me.
We arranged to see eachother for the first time in a two years, and without my ever being intimate in the least with anyone in my entire life I was frightened and afraid.
She broke up with her boyfriend and I asked her if she wanted to go out with me in the geekiest and lamest way anyone possibly could, she said she did, and I though I didn't care if we were going out or not, I knew she still cared about me and that was all I needed.
The very day after this she told me that she couldn't go out with me because she couldn't hurt her boyfriend who had been there for her while I was not. After my emotional out-coming I now wanted nothing more than to be emotionless and cold like I once was.
I didn't talk to her after then for a couple of weeks which I spent feeling sorry for myself and pushing away anyone who noticed I was in pain.
I wanted to see people I cared about so I went to the the place where two of my best (hardly "closest" because I was unable to become close to anyone) friends lived.
These friends were Josh and Eli Dalton, I had known them since the 5th grade and it was easy to get lost staying over there. I had noticed Eli was in a state of confusion and depression that seemed similar to my own.
Around 11:00 or so Eli came up from his room and we started some idle chit chat. Suddenly, like some freak magician Eli asked me if I had told Kinsey how I felt about her. I still have no idea how he possibly could have known that, but I told him I had, and after hearing my story he told me all about you and I was so happy there was another person having something so similar happend to him. But what made me far happier than this was that Eli had decided to talk to Kinsey for me, and me and her talked for hours.
Eli is very charismatic and obviously is very comfortable and is much better at having emotional disscusions with the people he cares about.
Kinsey and myself are now, somehow, in a relationship.
This is the happiest I have ever been and it is nearly all because of Eli. He cares about you so much, he would die for you even if you never knew the reason he had givin his life. He leaves you alone with no signs of his emotions because he loves you so much. I want him to be as happy as I am, because he is the second person I have ever had an honest conversation with and he is now one of my closest friends.
Please let go of your ties with this other guy, because I know that it can't be the same as the way you feel about Eli. I want an idealistic world and you are a part of it. If you love Eli, please tell him. He needs to know and I need him to know.
My name is Chris Kraft, and it's so nice to finally get a chance to talk to you, I've asked Kinsey to write you a message as well because I am terrible with words and am entirely troubled unlike her.
This makes you the 3rd person I've ever honestly talked to. Please let Eli know exactly how you feel, and don't be afraid of anything, he will never hurt you.I lose all persona, all sense of 'I give a fuck' right here.Originally Posted by Kinseyhey, i know that you don't exactly know me
but i am a friend of Eli's.
my boyfriend Chris and i just really wanted to talk to you about something.
Eli didn't put us up to this, promise [:
we just wanted to make him as happy
as he's made us.
please, please read through this.
i'm not exactly sure how to start.
i have so many things that i want to say, and share with you
of what Eli has done for us
and how amazing of a guy he really truly is
he cares for you soo much, Danielle
it's unbelievable
and i'm absolutely speechless
when ever he talks with me about you
he speaks in beautiful poem when he speaks of you
he really is
truly in love with you.
i don't mean to be all up in your business, or anyone elses
but i believe that i was in a situation similiar to yours
and maybe we can relate.
i had a boyfriend
for about 4 months
then Chris came and told me that he loved me
and always did
i had known him for about 3 years
and i had always always loved him as well.
but i had just came to a decision
that he didn't feel the same way
and never would
so i gave up,
and went out with this guy, Taylor
that i really had no feelings for in the first place
he was just a really great boyfriend
but that was pretty much it.
well anyways, when Chris came and told me this
i got soo confused
and worried
and i felt sick
i had no earthly idea what to do
i loved Chris
but that meant that i would hurt Taylor in the process.
and i would never want to do that.
but if i decided to stay with Taylor
i would hurt Chris
and i would never ever want that
i loved him so much.
well. i came to a decision, and broke up with Taylor
i decided that it totally wasn't fair to him
that i liked someone else, at the same time
well that was my excuse, anyways
and i just
didn't have the same feelings that i did for Chris
they weren't even close
so then i went out with Chris
for um, one day actually
but then
i went back to Taylor
i just felt so sorry for him.
he hated his life.
so i hated myself for doing this to him
and i blaimed myself for everything
and for that one reason,
that one reason alone,
i went back to him.
i know it was an awful mistake now
because i ended up breaking up with Taylor again
about a week ago, actually
and it really did make everything a whole lot worse between us
but it made everything else in the world wonderful
Chris and i are as happy as ever.
and i don't even know if this applies to you at all,
but from what Eli has told me
and what Chris has told me
you and Eli's situation was a bit like this
Eli is so terribly confused
so depressed
he doesn't even know what to think
with out you there with him
he just needs to simply talk with you
it just bugs him
and he feels like you're ignoring him
and that you don't want to talk with him anymore.
he believes very much
that he is not the one that will make you happy
that he is not the one that you want
he has told himself this
and he has told everyone this
and over again
he said
that you told him that he loved you.
and he really
believed you.
i'm really truly not trying to make you feel bad
or feel pity for him.
i've had many people come to me with stuff like this
"how can hurt Taylor like this? he never ever did anything to youu. ever. you bitch."
and this was all the time.
i hated it.
and i'm so so sorry if i'm putting you in the same position :/
but i just believe that you deserve to know
exactly how he feels about you.
you neeed to know.
i'm going to show you some conversations that he had with me
and some that he had with some other girl.
i know this isn't really fair to Eli,
but every word that he says
really does show his love and compassion for you.
so i felt that you should read them.
[22:31] Mr Und3rstood: she made me so happy.. i've never been that happy
[22:31] Mr Und3rstood: i've never been so carefree
[22:31] Mr Und3rstood: she made me the person i am
[22:31] Mr Und3rstood: 'the company you keep'
[22:31] Mr Und3rstood: she made me realize it's ok to be fun and free
[22:31] Mr Und3rstood: to be random and exciting
[22:32] Mr Und3rstood: and because of her
[22:32] Mr Und3rstood: i became those
[22:32] Mr Und3rstood: and now that i'm happy with me
[22:32] Mr Und3rstood: i'm alone and miserable
[22:32] Mr Und3rstood: because the only reason i have for being happy
[22:32] Mr Und3rstood: was taken from me
[22:32] Mr Und3rstood: and im left with just myself
[22:32] Mr Und3rstood: which makes me feel so unloved, so alone- it makes me feel so useless and hated
[22:23] Mr Und3rstood: why aren't i worth it
[22:24] Mr Und3rstood: why can't i just be good enough
[22:22] Mr Und3rstood: i can't stand her hating me i cant stand this
[22:20] Mr Und3rstood: if she talked to me, even told me anything different
[22:20] Mr Und3rstood: i might believe it
[22:20] Mr Und3rstood: but she doesn't even think about me anymore
[22:20] Mr Und3rstood: doesn't talk about me
[22:20] Mr Und3rstood: i still tell people about how i met the girl of my dreams
[22:21] Mr Und3rstood: how her eyes said i love you before her lips
[22:21] Mr Und3rstood: and how my heart said i love you before i knew.
[22:21] Mr Und3rstood: and now she doesn't care.. she just let me go
[22:21] Mr Und3rstood: i want to die.
[22:26] Mr Und3rstood: whether or not i am the one, im not the one
[22:27] Mr Und3rstood: it isn't going to change the fact she didn't choose me- that i'm not the one she chose to love
[22:27] Mr Und3rstood: i love her
[22:27] Mr Und3rstood: so much
[22:27] Mr Und3rstood: with all of my heart
[22:27] Mr Und3rstood: i see things
[22:27] Mr Und3rstood: and i go
[22:27] Mr Und3rstood: 'that'd be awesome to get her'
[22:27] Mr Und3rstood: even if it's just like a rose seed
[22:27] Mr Und3rstood: so we could plant it together
[22:27] Mr Und3rstood: and take care of it
[22:27] Mr Und3rstood: and watch it grow, like we would grow togethe
[22:28] Mr Und3rstood: or maybe a bag of skittles or whatever
[22:28] Mr Und3rstood: and throw them at each other and laugh
[22:28] Mr Und3rstood: she's all i've ever wanted
[22:28] Mr Und3rstood: and i watched her get taken away from me
[22:28] Mr Und3rstood: and now all i do is hurt
[22:28] Mr Und3rstood: no matter what
[22:28] Mr Und3rstood: even when i feel amazing
[22:29] Mr Und3rstood: in the back of my mind, the insescapable fact that she doesn't love me rings in my head; rings through my soul like a call to the dead
[22:29] Mr Und3rstood: she loved me back
[22:29] Mr Und3rstood: loved.
[22:29] Mr Und3rstood: and now im alone
[22:29] tess likexwhoa: because of the asshole mother fucker.
[22:29] Mr Und3rstood: he isn't an asshole
[22:30] Mr Und3rstood: he isn't a mother fucker
[22:30] Mr Und3rstood: she picks him to love
[22:30] Mr Und3rstood: for a reason
[22:30] Mr Und3rstood: because he hsa something good in him that we can't see
[22:30] Mr Und3rstood: and she can
[22:30] Mr Und3rstood: and it's more than me
[22:30] Mr Und3rstood: she wants what he has to offer
[22:30] Mr Und3rstood: and not me
[22:30] Mr Und3rstood: and i wish i could just accept it
[22:30] Mr Und3rstood: i wish her well- i really do
[22:30] Mr Und3rstood: all i want is for her to behappy
[22:30] Mr Und3rstood: i just hate that i want to be happy too
they're talking about your boyfriend, by the way
and this really really shows
how much he cares for you
and how much he loves you.
i mean, he's willing to stand up for someone
a guy, who the love of his life,
is dating.
that takes a lot of love
and a lot of passion.
you don't find guys like this every day.
you really don't.
he is absolutely amazing.
and i just want you to think about all of this
i know that this may be overwhelming
and i'm not trying to change your mind
i just want you to think
my ex boyfriend actually told me this, when i told him that i loved Chris
"What does your heart tell you?"
it may not seem like much
and it may seem cheesy,
but this question
made me think more than anything
and it helped me.. so much
that it's not even funny.
it's just funny because he thought my answer was going to be 'Taylor'
mhm, i just ask you
think over everything.
Chris and i really do care for Eli
and we want him to be happy
as happy as us
as happy as he's made us
he told me,
"make Chris happy. make me happy through him."
"be happy. never frown again. smile in his arms, and enjoy life.
you both deserve it."
he was there for me.
and i knowww
that if it werent for him,
that i would still be going out with that other guy
a guy that i didn't even like one bit.
so i just felt,
maybe if you had someone there for you
like Eli was there for me
then it may make everything better
for you,
and for him
you both deserve it.
and i mean that from the bottom of my heart.
he deserves your love
and you deserve his.
you both deserve eachother.
you really, truly do.
I love these two kids. They made me cry with this.
Those of you who understand what it's about, let me know what you think.


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Fulvi® Pecorino RomanoPart of the daily rations for Roman Legionaries in the 1st century AD. Fulvi® is still traditionally made from pasteurized sheep's milk in the Roman countryside and is less hard and dry than its Sardinian-made counterparts. No need to ration, we have enough for you. Read More
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x fi 2 mini speaker problem
Hi, i just brought a x-mi xmini 2nd gen capsule speaker which is great, although I tried it with my creative zen x fi 2 and it doesnt work properly. It seems to just have random burst of static (like a un tuned radio) originaly I thought it might be distorting from bass or too high of volume, but even with the volume half way down its still the same problem turning it down even more so its not even louder than the speaker built in it still has the same problem. It's even on the break down of the track at the quitest bit. I tried turning the x fi off, the EQs off, everything. The thing is it seems to work fine with a couple of tracks but mainly dance or drum and bass tracks it happens (which is most of my zen lol). The weird thing is it works fine with my mobile phone at full volume. Has any body else had this problem or know of a fix to it? If it's any help or use the firmware on the zen is 1.10.04
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First, how does the Zen Xi-Fi2 sound with a GOOD pair of in ear headphones? If the sound through a decent pair of in ear head phones is good, the the Zen Xi-Fi2 is working fine.
At $18USD, the X-MI is not a high fidelity speaker. The tiny speaker in the X-fi2 is for convenience, and possibly, audio books. Nobody in their right mind would claim that a tiny, tiny speaker in a PMP is for critical music listening. It is very, very easy to overdrive such a small speaker. At certain low frequencies such a tiny speaker can be overdriven even at low volumes.
Cheap speakers in cheap enclosures often suffer from harmonic frequency problems. At the right frequencies, usually low frequencies, the whole speaker enclosure starts shaking. That is probably the noise that you are hearing.
The Zen works fine with a real cheap pair of headphones and also my Dr Dre Beats. But even using the x-mini on my brothers Cowon J3 it worked fine with no problems at all and actually surprised at the sound and how clear it sounded. I wasn't expecting the best sound quality just something to use when out and about to share music.
The volume is so low that even when the bass kicks in it doesn't shake slightly and is definitely not the sound I am hearing, it doesn't sound like distortion of a track, it sounds literately like a out of tuned radio. All my music is recorded at 128kb or higher as well if that is of any use.
It sounds like you're hearing static. If the Zen is working with ear phones, then the Zen is probably functioning properly. I would guess that the plug on the interconnect cable is not making a good connection with the head phone jack in the Zen. Do you have another interconnect cable that you can try?
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