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Last nights meeting was awesome! For those who don't know Just My Two Copper runs weekly gold meeting every friday night at 9PM Eastern Time Zone, more information can be found at the Just My Two Copper Forums.
The turn out was good, we talked about a ton of things ranging from recent hotfixes to the newly released 4.1 patch notes. I'm really starting to enjoy these meetings as it allows me to directly give you guys gold tips/gold info rather than having to write about it and post it on the blog. I also love the fact that I get to actually interact with you, and that you can ask me any question that you want.
This recording is roughly 2 hours long, it's filled with tons of great information, below is a streaming link to the meeting, here are mirror links that are much faster than the streaming link provided ( I suggest you download the recording and listen to it that way ) - Multiupload - Rapidshare - Megaupload - Hotfile
Any who, like I said the meeting was awesome, the topic of the meeting was mostly the newly announced 4.1 patch notes ( that are still very much uncompleted ). I'll make a short list below outlining the key points that were touched upon.
- Darkmoon Fair Cards dying due to new ilvl 378 & 391 Trinkets in 4.1?
- Upcoming JMTC Meeting Changes ( E-mail me suggestions!! )
- Making Gold With Enchanting
- Jewelcrafting Epic Gem Speculation
- The Undermine Journal
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- Herb Prices
- Niche Markets ( Titanium Rods, Arcanite Bars, Herbalists Gloves )
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I scanned my mind trying to remember if that was the moment when death took someone else. Her face was hindering the search of my mind, her beauty, her passion for life. If only I had been stronger or wiser then maybe…
Her deep hazel eyes that glistened with so much life, her dark brown hair that she always kept tied back revealing the perfection of every curve of her beautiful face. I had always wanted this day to be done over, to make up my mistake to her. Just to give her the chance to know, to realize how fast my heart raced with her presence, how distracted I'd become from my duties just by thinking of her. But she never knew, never found out how she moved my soul so much with just a tiny smile.
"What are you staring at?" she said to me, confused at why my gaze has not left her for a second. Maybe I was still in disbelief, or suffering of what I knew I was about to experience again. Could I control myself this time? Would the feeling of anger and rage spare me of their untold cruelty?
"It's nothing" I told her turning my attention to the situation in front of us. The blaster fire had died down all that remained was a deafening silence that almost at that moment seemed unbearable, it didn't bring any peace to my tortured soul. I jumped a little as something grazed against my hand, looking in panic I saw her hand near mine with her face turned away. At that very moment it felt like my heart had stopped beating in my chest. Every part of me, every inch of every nerve and cell knew what was going to happen, what event was about to take place.
As my mind replayed the events in my head of what occurred that day in my past, I heard a sound in the background. It was a blistering sound, but also soft and subtle. It was a lightsaber activating. A Dark Jedi stood behind us ready to strike us down where we stood. I could feel my rage and anger come storming to the surface once again. Once again I was unable to stop myself from attacking the Dark Jedi, feeling the disgust I had felt for them so long ago.
I screamed through my teeth, rage blurring all sense of reality. Ripping my lightsaber from my side I activated it, ready to fight my opponent, make him regret wanting to face me. I realize now that when that day happened for real was the day my arrogance and self righteousness truly shown. I believe that Dark Jedi saw that, but I am not certain. As my blade came crashing down to make contact with his, he swung one arm across the air sending me across the room crashing into a nearby wall.
As I flew, spinning threw the air. I watched in horror and anger as he lifted her up in the air by her throat with the force. I watched as he stared into her eyes that grew wide with fear, watched as she gasped to take breaths and struggle to get free. I could see him grin, as the one singular line on his face widened with delight and pleasure for this moment. As he raised his blade I hit the far wall, momentarily taking away my sight, but I could still sense everything. I could sense it as if every action he did to her I was doing myself.
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Late August, I learned my music had been appropriated, rebranded, and sold across every major music store and streaming service including iTunes, Beatport, Amazon, Spotify, and Deezer. Over 150 instances were found in legitimate sites, not to mention the countless appearing on illegal networks.
I pray you never find yourself here, but if you do, here's how I fought back.
The Music Stolen
I've spent a lot of time deliberating over music. Far too much. I've lost a decade to tinkering.
Over the years, I've started hundreds of projects, but canned just as many. There's always been a disconnect between what I imagined and what I produced. No song made the cut.
Come 2012, it was time for a change. I was determined to make my start, but I knew I had a skill deficit to overcome.
To close the gap, I began fiftytwocreatives. Each week, I would start and finish a unique concept – often musical in nature – and release it for public consumption come Sunday.
The project proved fruitful. Once slow and uncertain, I became fluid and sure. I wasn't done learning – as I trust I'll never be – but I knew how to actualize my ideas. I hold one in particular, "Into Ether", very dear. A floaty, piano-driven piece with a dubstep-inspired crescendo, the track set the tone for my inaugural release, "Into Ether EP".
It was simple, and it wasn't perfect, but I finally had a body of work I was proud of.
And then it got plagiarized.
The Notice
On August 24th, I was greeted by YouTube with several copyright notices waiting for me.
"Curious," I whispered to myself.
Allegedly, my videos infringed on tracks registered to a someone named "Joseph Ti" via Kontor New Media.
"Surely, a computer error," I thought. I was wrong. I was so very wrong.
A nervous search for Joseph Ti brought me to Beatport. Familiar-sounding titles filled the charts.
"Into The Deep? No …"
I took a deep breath and reluctantly hit play. Those familiar chords played out.
My eyes widened and my stomach churned.
This wasn't someone borrowing a melody – or even all of them. No, this was my music, stripped from Soundcloud, renamed, and sold for profit.
"Uncharted" became "Tomorrow".
"Aeolus" became "Voice of the Wind".
"Into Ether" became "Into the Deep".
"Halcyon" became "Impassive".
"Aeolus" already means wind. "Into the Deep" – really? And Joseph Ti? They didn't even try to cover this.
I was livid. Seething. Even now, I can feel my lunch moving up my throat.
I searched desperately for Joseph Ti, but to no avail. He had my music in every major store and streaming service, but beyond that, I couldn't find him or his labels. He was invisible and impossible to reach – a ghost alias used explicitly to rip me off.
So, I started at the bottom.
Fighting Back: The Approach and Preparation
Before I dive in, know that kindness is king. No one wants to help a jerk. While you need be stern with what you want, understand that the intermediaries you meet are not at fault. In my experience, they've all been sympathetic to my plight. It's also in their best interest to avoid litigation and they will likely help where they can.
Documentation will save you time and heartache. Should this ever befall you, the onus is yours to prove your claim. If you're not keeping records and securing your work in permanent, public, time-stamped mediums, start now.
My proof lay with YouTube. Thankfully, I had used each song from "Into Ether EP" in a video leading up to its release. Each upload had an unmoveable date of publication, preceding all plagiarized instances by months. Whether or not these would hold in court, I cannot say, but they were enough for me to get takedowns.
Come infringement, scour Google and log every instance of plagiarism you find. Search for the artist and song title in quotation marks (e.g. "Joseph Ti" "Into The Deep") for exact results. Collect as much information as you can about the infringement (including, but not exclusive to) song titles, artist names, album titles, and associated labels; at the very least, sites will require the URLs of the content in question.
Before you contact anyone, take screenshots of all infringing content as these listings will change once takedowns are processed. Screen Capture for Google Chrome and FireShot for Firefox are both simple, free tools that should help.
Fighting Back: YouTube
YouTube was my biggest worry. As a Google entity, everything about it is automated. Disputes are siloed down specific paths, whether or not they fit that course. I feared my case would get stuck in limbo and without resolution, YouTube – the second-largest search engine in the world – would forever mark my music as Joseph Ti's.
I filed my counter notification (which is supposed to be delivered to the claiming party), but to be doubly sure, I approached Kontor New Media myself.
My emails were answered with silence. A public Facebook post was quickly met with assurances that all would be solved, but it wasn't until my fourth letter that my notice was acknowledged and resolved. Thankfully, one of their junior staff reached out and helped me remove the material from YouTube's Content ID system, albeit a painful 19 days after my first notice.
Kontor's one of the larger distributors, so if you end up in dispute with them or another major, I advise persistence and trying them on public channels. Sometimes, when inboxes get full, social media is the better way to get attention.
Fighting Back: The Stores and Streamers
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (better known as the DMCA) is amazing. Although a US standard, this template was graciously accepted internationally. For most sites, the offending material was removed within days of sending the takedown notice. For others, I'm still waiting, but having the tool sped the overall process along greatly.
Once you've filled in the template, you'll need to find the right department. For American sites, there's a comprehensive list of copyright departments. iTunes has a proprietary form. For international sites, you'll often find them at [email protected] or [email protected] If not there, general channels can often pass you along to the right person.
In your dealings, ask about who distributed the music and about royalty reporting. Stores and streaming services seldom deal directly with artists, but instead use intermediaries called distributors to streamline the process. Stores and streaming services can help you determine financial damages, but it'll be the distributors who can help you find your thief.
* You guys should know that iTunes and Deezer are awesome. I can't name specifics about iTunes, but Deezer's Justin Erdman made a point to make sure everything was taken care of – while on vacation. So much gratitude to both groups!
Fighting Back: The Distributors
As with the stores, each distributor was sent a DMCA notice, tailored to their releases. Each was empathic and quick to act, sending another wave of takedowns from their end. The number of plagiarized releases began to dwindle.
While each distributor was helpful, Proton SoundSystem, or more specifically, its CEO, Jason Wohlstadter, went above and beyond. Jason took the time to walk me through the situation, introduce me to the offending parties, and set up an account to assign me the misaligned royalties. Even now, he continues to help me with takedowns.
Your mileage may vary, but if you can find a Jason Wohlstadter to back you up, your ordeal will be much shorter and much less painful. If you're going to find answers, be sure to ask at this junction; the distributors are the direct contact of the offending parties, and should you pursue litigation, you'll need their information.
Fighting Back: The Pirates
With stores and distributors closing the gap on both ends, I was eager to end this debacle, but then came the pirates.
Steal my music? I can accept that and can even appreciate the exposure. Steal my music with someone else's name on it? Oh, man. I wanted to hurl.
Unlike stores and streaming services, few piracy sites acknowledge takedown notices. The ones that do were too many to count and difficult to reach.
Enter Topple Track – an automated system that does the heavy lifting for crushing pirated material. Although outside of their usual routine, they took to my situation, and to date, have removed 131 pirated copies. Instances of Joseph Ti still appear in search, but the numbers have decreased appreciably and I've yet to try manual submissions.
While this scar may be permanent, at least now I have a bandage to hide – and I hope with time – heal it.
Thankfully, all wasn't dark on the piracy front, either; through this process, I managed to win over a handful of new fans.
During my search for pirated material, I found a small group who uploaded the plagiarized material to YouTube. If this happens to you, approach these people with kindness; these are folks who enjoy your music, albeit under someone else's name. I gently explained my situation to them and everyone responded with sympathy. Most removed their videos, while others opted to rename their clips, but they all still gravitate around my feeds and I'm very happy to have them.
The Aftermath
The hard truth is that Joseph Ti is still out there – and likely will be for a very long time, if not forever.
Spotify (removed!), Shazam (in process), 7 Digital (removed!), and Musicload still list plagiarized content. Last.fm continues to track scrobbles. Pirates perpetuate the spread of mislabeled material.
Many people have suggested that I register my copyright. In Canada, copyright is automatic as soon as one affixes their creation to a physical or digital medium. Even if my work was registered, I doubt the guilty party checked or cared. Registration doesn't offer anything for prevention, but it does help in litigation – which is something I won't be pursuing. It's time to let this go.
While it's frustrating that so much is left, my fight is over. Most income sources have been shuttered. My music is now in stores, streaming sites, and YouTube's Content ID system, so hopefully, this won't happen again without duplication flags going off. All I can do from here is grow.
There's no happy ending here, but at least with this post, I can finally move on. Heaven forbid this ever happen to you, but if it does, I hope my story helps.
Thank you again to all of the brilliant, kind-hearted people who helped me through this. As always, I'm so lucky to have you guys!
The Post-Reddit Update (2013/11/22)
I've never seen my server seize the way it did last night. Thank you all for your kindness and support! Spent late hours resizing and optimizing things, so we should have smooth(er) sailing from here.
There've been a lot of great comments coming out of social channels, and there are a few recurring themes I want to tackle:
That's horrible and this is why I don't post my work; I'm scared someone will steal it.
I know it's hard to believe, but as the person in this story, I can still say with full confidence that you should still share your work. I'm a photographer, too; misappropriation happens a lot.
We put ourselves out there, and we're probably going to get hurt – be it by theft, or rejection, or heartache – but we're there for something greater, and ultimately, that's worth the pain.
We leave our homes every day, and by being outside, maybe we won't make it home at night, but there's so much of the world to see. We should see it!
You work hard for your craft. I've likely not experienced it, but I'd be sad if I didn't get the chance.
Should a time come where you are facing theft, I hope this article helps you take it down quickly and judiciously. It's just one blip. You can move beyond it and onto better things.
Don't let the jerks win. Go get that dream!
I bet you're not the only one this has happened to.
No – I'm not. I'm not at liberty to name this person (yet), but I found another artist in the same situation; our material was being sold on the same compilation. I've reached out to him, and hopefully, I can bring him on board for this. He's really talented and deserves some closure.
I don't doubt that there's more. Just look at these compilations:
- Astrolabe Chill 02
- Bora Bora Chill
- Bora Bora Beach Chill
- Chillout Session 04
- Chillout Session 05
- Chillout Shock 11
- Everest Relax 02
- Moonlight Chill
- Moonlight Chill 03
- Moonlight Chill 04
- Moonlight Chill Vol 02
- Slow Time 05
- The Best of Chillstep 2013
- Top 20 Chillstep
- Top 30 Fresh Chillout
- TOP25 Chill Emotion
- Tracks For Your Listening Pleasure 015
- Tracks For Your Listening Pleasure 016
… published by these labels:
- Astrolabe Recordings
- Aventuel
- Cartoon Fresh
- Easy Summer
- Litova Records
- Magnetic United
- Slowmore
- Somnambulist Records
- Sunboom
If you've been wrongfully featured on these compilations or by these labels, we should talk (though I can't offer business or legal advice – sorry!).
* Huge disclaimer: this list is not here to condemn anyone. I was hesitant to post it as there may be legitimate artists on the other end, but "Tracks For Your Listening Pleasure 015" – really? Please, no malice with this information, but do keep an eye out.
How much money did Joseph Ti make off your music?
I'm afraid I only have a partial picture of that. Some storefronts provided royalty statements, but not all. Same for the distributors. It definitely wasn't $5 as some might have guessed, but it's not a figure I'm losing sleep over. The real loss here comes from brand damage and defamation. Even if I never recover a single penny from this ordeal, I'm okay – but I'm going to shut down as much of this as I can get my music back!
You should have registered your copyright before posting it online!
In Canada, a work is automatically copyrighted as soon as one affixes their creation to a physical or digital medium. Registering helps in proving ownership, but it doesn't protect me from brazen cash grabs like this. It's more reactionary than defensive. That said, if I were to litigate, that registration would help immensely.
What I should have done from the start – and did as soon as I could – was distribute my material to the larger stores (although the album was always on Bandcamp), streaming services, and Content ID. I imagine each store would have duplicate content flags, but if not, then at least I could say I published it first.
Did you ever find Joseph Ti? What are you going to do with him?
I did! – or at least, the person collecting the royalties. I was told revenues for "Joseph Ti" were assigned to this party instead of the label manager. Very fishy. There's absolutely underhanded play happening – but probably by this individual and not the label. Still, I don't know for certain, and I'm reluctant to name parties without unshakable evidence. I can't ruin someone just because I'm 99.5% sure he screwed me over.
As far as law suits go, no I won't be pursuing litigation. This comment sums up my thoughts perfectly. That said, the person be receiving an email with this article the Reddit post, kindly suggesting he stop. I'll leave him to infer the alternate course.
You should keep your project files as proof of ownership.
Very true! I actually made a point that I was the sole holder of the project files in each of the takedown notices. These files were also in email backups long before the material went live. I didn't have to use them, but had this case gone further, they would have been huge in proving ownership.
We want to hear your music on our favourite sites! Maybe even for free?
And I'll gladly oblige! Here's a list of major sites you can find my work on, most of which offer full, unlimited streams:
The Post-Media Update (2014/01/17)
The ball keeps rolling! Since this post went up, I've had a chance to appear on television via Steele on Your Side with Lynda Steele on CTV News British Columbia and radio via The Shift with Mike Mike Eckford on CKNW. A giant thank you to Marc Smith for making the connections!
For the readers who prefer French, The Pink Beaver from France was kind enough to translate an interview as well.
It Happened Again (2016/02/11)
I can't believe I'm saying this, but it happened again. Same songs stolen. Same aliases used. Same party sending it out to distributors. Thankfully iTunes and Spotify are on their game and resolution's come swiftly, but the gall of this person. I need to find a way to send a strong message, but I need to do it tactfully and kindly. It's hard.


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"Every pimp must have one."
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The Virgo is a two-door car featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories and Grand Theft Auto IV. It also returns in GTA V via the Ill-Gotten Gains part 1 update. now manufactured by Albany
GTA Vice City — GTA Vice City Stories
Between GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, the Virgo is depicted as a luxury two-door American coupe, resembling a 1977–1979 Mercury Cougar, combined with a 1977-1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V. The side windows, front end and bulge on the trunk resemble the Cougar; the taillights resemble those of the Continental Mark V, albeit with some lights missing.
In terms of color choices, the Virgo may come with a variety of colors for the vinyl landau depending on the body color, including black, brown, cream, white, or in GTA Vice City Stories' case, the same color as the body's.
GTA Vice City (Rear quarter view).
GTA San Andreas (Rear quarter view).
GTA Vice City Stories (Rear quarter view).
In GTA IV, the Virgo (with a Dundreary brand) has its main influences swapped, resembling more closely a 1977-1979 Mark V (minus the opera windows) with only headlights more similar to a 1977-1979 Cougar. The taillights are reminiscent of a 1979 Ford Thunderbird, the rear is also quite similar to the Remington from GTA San Andreas.
The vehicle returns in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Ill-Gotten Gains Part 1 update, keeping the large coupé body style from its previous appearances but otherwise being totally different. Now manufactured by Albany, the vehicle's general body style is inspired by the sixth generation Cadillac Eldorado and the Lincoln Continental Mark III - Mark IV, the front grille and headlights resembling a 1967 Chrysler Newport and the rear resembling a 1968 Newport, with available modifications adding a very pronounced rear mounted spare tire and rear wheel arch covers and some design cues from early 1970s Cadillac Eldorado models.
GTA Vice City — GTA Vice City Stories
The Virgo between GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories possesses generally average performance credentials, with moderate acceleration, responsive steering, and a mediocre top speed. Its weight and crash endurance are unremarkable.
The Virgo in GTA IV is most likely powered by a high-output V6, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox in RWD configuration. Acceleration is very poor, due to its weight and underpowered engine. Top speed is adequate, though not exceptional - 135 km/h (84 mph). Handling is above average, with the Virgo cornering at full speed quite well; the suspension, however, is far too soft, often leading to heavy body roll and massive oversteer. Braking is slightly below average, and ABS is available, but not very common. Crash deformation is below average, as is engine build quality; it cannot survive many direct hits before failing. Overall, this vehicle is better suited to city cruising than high-speed applications.
The car may be sold at Stevie's S&M Auto Sales for a maximum of $1,800 (in perfect condition) after completion of Stevie's Car Thefts in GTA IV.
The Virgo in GTA V has improved speed and handling compared to its GTA IV counterpart, although its performance is rather lacking in its class. The engine feels large and powerful, but is held back by the very heavy body. While a fair bit slower than other muscle cars, the Virgo doesn't produce understeer when tackling sharp corners and can be easily recovered when it begins to drift. The same heavy steel construction that slows it down gives it excellent durability, however. Braking power is very good for an old, heavy muscle car.
In GTA IV, Little Jacob drives a uniquely colored maroon-and-black Virgo which he uses to deal and transport firearms from the trunk. Little Jacob's Virgo is available to the player in "Concrete Jungle" and "Russian Revolution." In both missions, the player can take it to his parking space and complete the mission in another car. Little Jacob's Virgo is also seen at the unnamed Suffolk church in "Mr and Mrs Bellic", but is unobtainable as the game triggers a cutscene when the player nears the car.
The one Jacob has when the player buys weapons from him is locked, but it can be obtained. When you arrive at Jacobs location, immediately kill him, then push the car to a safehouse. Jacob will call a while later to ask you to pick him up from the hospital. However, there is another way that is harder to do. If you buy guns from him, and he gets back in the car, follow him and keep ramming the car. If you get lucky, the car's engine will stall, and not catch fire. Jacob will then just get out of the car. It is recommended to push it to a safehouse with a Firetruck as the car is not very durable, and the hose can put out the fire if it catches on fire. This way, you won't have to pick Jacob up from the hospital.
Customization in GTA San Andreas
The Virgo in GTA San Andreas can be modified at a TransFender, which offers a moderate range of customizations for the car:
Italicized pricing denotes prices at the Las Venturas TransFender, which charges 20% more except Colors.
- "Virgo" is Latin for "virgin" or "virginity", and is also used to refer to an astrological sign and a constellation.
- A cut vehicle model left over in GTA Vice City called the "Cougar"[2] further indicates that the vehicle is based on a Mercury Cougar. The only difference between the "Cougar" prerelease vehicle and the regular Virgo is that the former retains the full set of taillights from the Lincoln Continental Mark V.
- The Virgo cameos in a picture from Starkweather's mansion in Manhunt. Several safehouses in GTA San Andreas have the same picture hanging on the wall (the picture was originally a prerelease screenshot for GTA Vice City[3]).
- In GTA IV, the Virgo emits the same engine and horn noises as the Bucanneer.
- The Virgo plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
- Bounce FM in GTA San Andreas.
- Massive B Soundsystem 96.9 or Tuff Gong Radio in GTA IV.
- In GTA V, when the car is purchased from Legendarymotorsport.net, it will come with a custom sports 'FiftyNine' wheels. However, the original rims can still be installed in Los Santos Customs.
- GTA Vice City
- Driven around the city in:
Driving lower-end cars increases the chances of making the car appear more often.
- GTA San Andreas
- Sometimes found around east areas of Los Santos.
- Spawn around Hashbury, San Fierro.
- Spawn more often once the Beater/Junk Car traffic cheat has been activated.
- Occasionally found around Rockshore West, Las Venturas.
- GTA Vice City Stories
- On a driveway in a housing complex just south from the Washington Mall construction site, Ocean Beach.
- In a parking lot near the east entrance of Escobar International Airport.
- Spawn around Northwood, North Holland and East Holland, Algonquin.
- Spawn around Beechwood City/Schottler, Broker
- Spawn around Acter, Alderney.
- Spawn around Alderney City, Alderney.
Ill-Gotten Gains Part 1 Update has to be installed to make the car available.
- Available in single-player's Protagonists garage on PS3/Xbox 360
- Can be bought for $195.000 on PS4/Xbox One and PC versions of the game and in GTA Online.
- ↑ Vice City Crime Tree. Rockstar Games. official GTA Vice City website
- ↑ models\gta3.img>cougar.dff
- ↑ Prerelease screenshot of the Virgo in GTA Vice City


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The New Hampshire House could be voting on HB 1589 this Wednesday. This is a gun control bill that was written by out-of-state gun control groups as admitted by Democrat Representative Butler in sub-committee (see the video by Ken Park Jr.). There are no gun crime issues in the Granite State. As a matter of fact, New Hampshire has some of the lowest gun crime in the country – far lower than neighboring Massachusetts which has draconian gun laws in place. Democrats are pushing this unnecessary gun control bill based on outrageous lies. The following shreds some of their most egregious claims with the facts. All HB 1589 will do is turn law-abiding citizens into felons and could lead to a gun registry as many opponents fear. Not one criminal will be stopped by this law, not one. Because criminals don't obey gun laws.
The claims below are Democrats 'reasons' for pushing more gun control in New Hampshire (directly taken from the bill). Remember, they did not write this bill but they are supporting it. It is clear they also didn't bother to research any of claims because they are all based on lies or statistics that do not apply to New Hampshire:
CLAIM: Federal law requires anyone "engage[d] in the business" of selling firearms to obtain a federal firearms license. However, many individuals sell firearms without such a license. In fact, it has been estimated that 40 percent of all firearms are sold in the United States by unlicensed people.
FACT: Democrats are using a study that was conducted in the 1990s in which 251 participants were surveyed on how they purchased their guns. That's correct, they are pushing the lie that 40% of ALL guns are sold by unlicensed sellers based on a decades-old survey of a couple hundred people. UNH surveys more people in their political polls on a regular basis just for the Granite State.
CLAIM: Federal law requires federally licensed firearms dealers, but not unlicensed sellers of firearms, to, among other things, perform background checks on prospective firearm purchasers and maintain records of all firearm sales.
CLAIM: Private firearm sales are a significant public safety concern. The gap in federal law that allows unlicensed individuals to sell firearms without background checks is known as the "private sale" loophole. Because federal background check requirements apply only to sales or transfers by licensed firearm dealers, an estimated 6.6 million guns are sold or transferred without a background check each year, giving criminals and dangerously mentally ill individuals easy access to firearms.
FACT: There is no loophole. A private seller is not allowed to sell to anyone if they believe the person could be a 'prohibited person' according to federal law. This includes both gun shows and internet sales. From the National Review:
Current federal law requires anyone who is "engaged in the business" of selling guns to get a license and have any sales go through law-enforcement background checks — whether those sales occur in a shop or in a gun show. If a gun is sold over the Internet, a background check is mandatory. As Breitbart News reported: "If a resident of Denver bought a gun from a store in Tampa, the (licensee) in Tampa would send the gun to (a licensee) in Denver. Once it arrived, the buyer would pay a fee for shipping, taxes on the gun, as well as any mark-up for services. He would also have to submit to a back-ground check just as if he had bought the gun off a shelf in Denver." In all cases, sales are denied if the person attempting to buy a gun has a felony conviction or, in many cases, a misdemeanor conviction, or if he has a history of mental illness.
The out-of-state gun control advocate group that wrote this bill is getting their 6.6 million number from the same bogus study of 251 people. Seems they are already entrenched in bad Common Core math practices.
CLAIM: Websites like Armslist.com have tens of thousands of guns for sale at a time, including hundreds in New Hampshire at any given time, and buyers can easily avoid background checks by choosing to shop with unlicensed sellers.
FACT: Any gun sold over the internet requires delivery to the buyer's local FFL (Federal Firearms License) dealer who then performs a background check. If the buyer fails the NICS (National Instant Criminal Background System) check, the gun will not be transferred to the buyer. If an online seller sells a gun to someone without knowing the person and they are a banned person, the seller broke the law. The seller is a criminal.
According to the federal law:
An unlicensed individual may transfer a firearm to another unlicensed individual residing in the same State, provided that he or she has no reason to believe the buyer is prohibited by law from possessing firearms.
An unlicensed individual is prohibited from directly transferring a firearm to a person residing in another State. Regardless of the purpose of the transfer (e.g., gift, trade, loan, sale, ownership, etc.), this restriction applies to all types of firearms.
CLAIM: An undercover investigation in 2011 revealed 62 percent of private online sellers are willing to sell a gun to someone who probably could not pass a background check.
FACT: 62% of the 125 online sellers broke the law and would have sold guns to the undercover agents. It is not 62% of ALL online sellers. That number is bogus. Again Democrats are using a number in one small investigation in New York to apply to New Hampshire and the entire country. This is another egregious lie.
CLAIM: New Hampshire residents overwhelmingly support laws requiring background checks on all gun purchasers: A poll conducted by Schoen LLC in February 2013 found that 89 percent of New Hampshire residents support requiring a background check before every gun sale.
FACT: It's about the question asked Einstein. Here is how the questions like this by anti-gun groups are worded:
In order to prevent criminals, terrorists and the mentally deranged from easily obtaining firearms, do you support or oppose Legislation that requires background checks be completed on every person that attempts to acquire a firearm?
Not only does this make it seem as though this country doesn't already have background checks, it completely asks the question in a way to push a specific answer – the one the gun control crowd would like to see. It's ridiculous to believe that 9 out of 10 Americans agree on gun control laws that don't make sense in New Hampshire but Democrats didn't bother conducting their own survey, they used the survey of the out-of-state gun control groups instead.
CLAIM: Universal background checks reduce illegal trafficking and treat all transfers equally, whether the purchaser is at a gun shop, a gun show, or buying the gun from a seller he or she met online. Universal background checks help ensure that all persons buying guns are legally eligible to do so.
FACT: The entire country already has universal background checks and laws regarding the small number or private sales that occur. As proven above, their lies about gun show and internet loopholes are just that, lies.
CLAIM: States that require private sale background checks also export 64 percent fewer crime guns to other states. In 2009, over 100 guns that originated in New Hampshire were recovered in crimes committed in Massachusetts, a state that requires background checks before private gun sales and transfers.
This is where the out-of-state gun control hacks get ridiculous. If you look at the data from 2012 on gun tracing from the ATF, indeed over 100 guns originated in New Hampshire that were recovered in Massachusetts. Ironic that 3 times that many illegal guns recovered in Massachusetts were traced right back to Massachusetts! The Bay State even exports illegal guns into New Hampshire! This from a state that has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. Yet Democrats are pushing this as a reason for more gun control in New Hampshire. This is once again proof that criminals do not obey gun laws no matter what state they are in.
These are just some of the more egregious lies Democrats are basing their gun control bill on. Many opponents fear that if Democrats force this useless bill on the Granite State it will lead to a gun registry. It's not difficult to see why, Massachusetts allows private gun sales. The seller doesn't have to be a licensed dealer or run a background check on the buyer but he/she has to register the sale with the state – a gun registry.
The people who wrote HB 1589 are not from the Granite State nor did they write this egregious piece of gun control using facts. Democrats in New Hampshire should be ashamed of themselves they didn't bother researching this information. This bill will do absolutely nothing to stop criminals from getting guns nor will it stop gun violence. What it does is potentially turn law-abiding citizens into criminals while continuing to erode the Constitutional Rights of the people in the 'Live Free or Die' state.
Suggested Links
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- Proponents once again peddle victims to push gun control before SOTU
- Despicable out-of-state advocates use dead children to push gun control
- 'Stand Your Ground' rally highlights women fighting for gun rights
- Anti-gun group discredits themselves and embarrasses New Hampshire


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Nov. 5, 2013
By Stephen Trembley
FRESNO, Calif. --- The Fresno State men's basketball team's regular season home opener versus Northridge on Nov. 16 is officially sold out for the general public with all seats allocated for the free vouchers claimed.
There are still up to 2,000 tickets available only to Fresno State students - who need to pick up their tickets at the University Student Union starting Wednesday at 9 a.m. while supplies last.
The home opener is also Fan Appreciation Night with hot dogs, popcorn and soda reduced to just 94 cents each.
Former Bulldog Paul George, who now stars for the NBA's Indiana Pacers, teamed up with Fresno State and 940 AM ESPN Radio to deliver the Bulldogs' first-ever sell out of the 15,596-seat Save Mart Center, which opened in 2003.
"We are proud to partner with Paul George to create sell out on Nov. 16 at Save Mart Center," ESPN Radio's John Ostlund said. "We would also like to recognize our friends at SMG for creating 94 cent food and drink specials and everyone in the Fresno State family for thinking outside the box to make our home opener such a huge success."
Prior to the 15,596-seat sell out for the Nov. 16 opener, the largest crowd for a Fresno State home men's basketball game had been 15,423. It also marks the tenth crowd of over 14,000 and 26th of 12,000 or more for a home game.
"Fresno State at the Save Mart Center is one of the best facilities in college basketball," George said told Pacers.com. "If you've never seen it, never been to it, it's almost an NBA arena. In my time, we never sold it out so I want those kids to have that experience to get a sold-out crowd and play in front of a full arena. I thought that was the best way to do it. I want the best for my Fresno State guys."
The Save Mart Center has already hosted four major collegiate sporting championships, which most recently came in March 2012 when Fresno State hosted a NCAA women's basketball championship regional for the second time.
In March 2004, the facility served as the host site for the McCaffrey WAC Basketball Tournament. The following year, the Save Mart Center was the venue for the first and second rounds of the 2005 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, marking the first time the NCAA basketball has visited Fresno.
Fresno State opens the 2013-14 season on Friday at 7 p.m. on the road at UC Irvine. The game can be heard live on 940 AM ESPN Radio.
"Catch the Wave" - 2013-14 Fresno State men's basketball season tickets are now on sale and can be ordered online at www.gobulldogs.com or over the phone at 559-278-DOGS (3647). The official home of the Fresno State Bulldogs is 940 AM ESPN Radio.
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By Grace Hoy, Sun Devil Media Relations
AUBURN, Ala.--The Arizona State women's swimming and diving team will travel to Auburn, Ala. to compete in the 2012 NCAA Women's Swimming and Divng Championships hosted by hosted by Auburn University, Mar. 15-17.
The Sun Devils had seven swimmers and one diver qualify to compete at the national championships: Tristin Baxter, Rebecca Ejdervik, Caroline Kuczynski, Mattie Kukors, Kelli Kyle, Shannon Landgrebe, Cassandra Morris and diver Elina Eggers.
Ejdervik enters the NCAA Championships as a three-time Pac-12 Champion in the 100 breast.
Eggers is heading into Nationals hoping to take first place on platform after finishing second last year, with two All-American honors and two previous NCAA appearances under her belt. Eggers is also a two-time Pac-12 Champion on platform.
Last year Ejdervik, Kuczynski, and Kyle set a school record when they placed eighth the 200 medley relay.
Also returning to Nationals are Baxter, Landgrebe, and Morris, who finished 15th in the 800 free style relay in 2011.
This marks Kukors' first time at NCAA Nationals as a Sun Devil.
ESPN3 will carry a live broadcast of the finals sessions on Friday and Saturday. The remaining four sessions will be streamed live via AUHD on CBSSports.com. There is no charge for the video streams for the prelims sessions or Thursday's finals.
Live results for the swimming portion of the meet will be available through NCAA.com, and live results for diving can be found at DiveMeets.com.


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You know you've made it when #HappyBirthdayHarryFromEgypt is trending worldwide.
We'll try to ignore the newly 19′d Harry Styles' absurd "I feel olllllllllllldddddddddddd" declaration on Twitter, and instead celebrate him in all of his swoopy glory. We'll also try to ignore reports that he's been spending his birthday hooking up with ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack! (Sorry, #TeamHaylor.)
This post will serve as a tracking system for how Harry's fellow One Directioners are wishing their British band bruvvah a happy birthday. Unfortunately, they'll have to compete with fan posts like this:
#1DFollowSpree @onedirection happy birthday bro @harry_styles A drawing done for me. I hope you like it .. x twitter.com/javierfromero/…
— Javier romero ibañez (@javierfromero) February 1, 2013
Just…wow. Here's the current tweet tally:
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Happy birthday to my youngest brother @harry_styles have a good one me aul son
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2012 - Started all 12 games in which he saw action ... Made 11 starts at guard and one at tackle ... Saw action at center in the Holiday Bowl ... Named second-team all-conference by the league coaches and by Phil Steele ... Earned the Kenneth S. Washington Award for Outstanding Senior of the Year on Offense at the team's annual awards banquet ... Selected to play in the East-West Shrine All-Star Game.
2011 - Injured his ankle on the second day of spring drills and required surgery ... Returned to the field for the first time since 2009 in game two of the season with a start against San Jose State at tackle ... Started at tackle for the next 11 contests before sliding to guard against Illinois in the bowl game due to the team's injury situation.
2010 - Did not see game action due to NCAA eligibility issues.
2009 - Started all 13 games at left guard ... Played virtually every snap in all 13 games, including over 60 plays in 10 contests ... Also participated on special teams ... Saw some action at right guard in the Cal game.
2008 - Appeared in nine games with eight starts at left tackle ... Named to rivals.com Pac-10 All-Freshman team ... Winner of UCLA's Ed Kezirian "Coach K" Award for Academic and Athletic Excellence ... Made his debut versus Arizona (game three), playing the entire second half at left tackle ... Started and played the full game against Fresno St., becoming the first true freshman to start on the line since Shannon Tevaga in 2004 ... Also played the entire game against WSU, Oregon and Stanford ... Missed the Cal game with a strained hamstring ... Returned to the starting lineup against Oregon St. ... Also started at Washington, at Arizona St. and versus USC.
HIGH SCHOOL - Lettered three seasons at Mission Viejo (CA) HS for coach Bob Johnson ... Played left tackle ... Earned three stars from rivals.com ... Rated No. 25 offensive guard nationally by rivals.com ... Earned three stars from scout.com ... Named third-team All-State by Cal-Hi Sports ... Named to CIF-Southern Section Pac-5 Division team ... Named first-team all-league as a senior ... Second-team all-league pick and honorable mention all-state selection as a junior ... Also lettered in track and field (shot put) in 2007-08 for coach Mike Hoffman ... Placed fourth in the 2008 CIF-SS Divisional Finals in the shot put (55-5) ... Advanced to the CIF State Championship track meet in the shot as a senior and finished eighth (56-8.6).
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Ham & Mango Cheese Sliders
Yields 3-4 Servings
- 9 sweet dinner rolls, split
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 9 slices ham
- 1 cup shredded Great Midwest® Mango Fire Cheddar cheese
- For the poppy seed dressing:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
- Pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly coat an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, poppy seeds, garlic and mustard powder and salt.
Top one side of the rolls with arugula, tomatoes, ham and cheddar, and then the tops of the rolls. Repeat with remaining rolls to make 9 sandwiches.
Place rolls into prepared baking dish and spread the poppy seed dressing evenly over the top. Cover with aluminum foil and place into oven and bake until cheese has melted, about 10–15 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
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According to a July 3 report from Philly.com, UFC bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey (9-0) has blossomed into a great actress, and she's proven to be so good that she landed parts in "The Expendables 3," the new "Fast and Furious" flick and even the forthcoming "Entourage" movie. Rousey, 27, has some exciting roles coming up, but she may have done her finest acting of all-time in the lead-up to her UFC 168 bout against Miesha Tate.
Rousey and Tate supposedly had a real-life feud that extended as far back as 2011, and fight fans bought into the rivalry so much that UFC 168 drew over a million pay-per-view buys. But now, just six months later, there's reason to believe that Rousey and Tate are actually the best of friends behind the scenes. Seconds after UFC 168, Rousey broke "heel" character by noting that she respects Tate as a fighter.
Rousey, who fights Alexis Davis this weekend at UFC 175, told Joe Rogan that Tate did an amazing job in their fight at UFC 168. Tate also had kind words for her supposed arch rival, saying she's thankful to have Rousey in her life. With Rousey and Tate shooting compliments to each other across multiple media platforms, it seems they are getting along better than ever and perhaps attached at the hip behind the scenes.
Did Rousey troll thousands of UFC fans by pretending like she has a real-life rivalry with Tate, just to get them to buy UFC 168? It's certainly a possibility. Rousey is a known pro wrestling fan, where scripted storylines reign supreme in promotions such as TNA and the WWE. In the aforementioned promotions, the heel vs. babyface narrative gets fans invested in the drama of each match. Rousey likely took note of how the WWE plays it, and decided to build some drama of her own.
In all likelihood, Tate and Rousey aren't baking cupcakes with each other, or enjoying any girly slumber parties together. You're not going to find them partying together, but it's clear by now that they aren't the bitter enemies they would like for us to believe. Since Rousey makes bonus cash from pay-per-view buys, it was in her best interest to get fans to purchase UFC 168. That said, she knew hyping a rivalry with Tate would help sell the fight to casual fans.
Did it work? Indeed. UFC 168 was a massive success, driven by what could have been a not-so-intense rivalry between Rousey and Tate. Was it all an act? Fight fans may never know, but it's clear by now their feud wasn't as dramatic as what they made us believe last year. The truth may not come out until years from now, long after Tate and Rousey hang up the gloves for good. Rousey is putting acting aside for a crack at Alexis Davis this weekend at UFC 175, while Tate is slated to fight Rin Nakai in Japan.
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- Miesha Tate's sister thinks 'Cupcake' will defeat Ronda Rousey by first-round KO
- Miesha Tate's 'BFF' Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc bows out of Invicta FC 5
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Wednesday 9 January 2008 à 17:17
Ready at last!
Par Stéphanie Pavoine. Based in Dumont D'Urville station
Today the day is dedicated to odds and ends, accompanied by a healthy dose of grease: we are setting up the laboratories.
Personally, my work consists of cleaning a work space, drilling holes and screwing screws, moving boxes, carrying cases. A weird day but I find it distracting and enriching to share a bit of the life of the technical personnel. Embarkation is planned for this evening. Our clothing bags went by helicopter at 17h. We are returning to base for our last evening meal before the campaign. Mixed feelings about tomorrow. It will be one year since I first stepped onto these gangways, that I have been eating here, that I have been living with these people. I am not at all anxious to leave this life, this unique ambiance.
The campaign however is not lacking in attractions: going to sea, exploring Antarctica a bit more, seeing the Mertz glacier, Commonwealth Bay, Mawson base, etc.
Nevertheless, this evening, saying goodbye is hard.
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On looking back enough's been said
Lovely old buildings now pulled down
Many new buildings all around town
Architects have lost their way
But unfortunate for us they're here to stay.
Now it's water they are trying to put through
What will end up in this water
I can't think what! Can you?
Town hall building still looks good
It's built down in the centre
Where there used to be a wood
Bradford Cathedral standing there
So impressive, it includes the wool sack beneath the chair
We've lost Leeds Road, Manchester Road too
What more is left to undo.
Bradford University is doing so well
But parking a car is still "sheer hell"
Odsal police station now empty
It should be full, police about to keep the peace
And much more road sweeping to keep Bradford neat
If they gave me a brush I'd help to sweep.
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Tame Your Sweet Tooth Challenge - my sugar habits
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
I've decided I have a sugar addiction! It probably sounds silly/crazy to some, but I get physically excited when I think about sweet treats. Then I over-dose on them and feel sick. And despite that, I still go back for more when the opportunity presents itself.
I noticed after 3 weekends of family gatherings and over-eating and over-indulging my sweet tooth, I felt so yukcy on Monday, then cut out most carbs and all sweets that day, then felt better on Tuesday. And one week I really tried to avoid all sugary treats and felt the best. You'd think that'd be motivation enough for me to just cut out all treats, but no! I just love'em.
I can remember being more picky about my treats - I didn't care for jelly-type ones (jelly beans, gummy bears, fruit-shaped candy, etc.), I only liked chocolate ones, and Skittles or Starbursts. But now if it's got sugar in it or on it, I want it!
I can go on a total binge if the candy is available - like after Easter. I can start feeling sick while I'm eating it, but still keep reaching for more.
So, I decided to join this challenge to see if it can help me break this nasty habit, help me learn new strategies for dealing with the cravings, and see if I can get my sugar habit in control. I hate the thought of nixing all treats out of my life forever - I love birthday cake and ice cream, and the desserts are my favorite part of family gathering meals. But, I would be willing to go that route if that's what it took to help me stop craving and binging on sugary stuff! But I honestly hope it doesn't come to that!
Today, already, I noshed on some cookies in the break room right away this morning - practically stuffing them in quickly so I could try each one before I had to get back in my room! It was first thing in the morning, and I was hungry - breakfast was a half hour away. Then, after eating a good lunch of a big salad with chicken and adding in lots of cooked veggies from the lunch offered here, as I was packing up some leftover breakfast foods to take home to my kids, I gulped down 2 mini pancakes - totally unnecessary! I've been dreaming of eating a kiss or two of dark chocolate I have stashed in my cupboard, or maybe a piece of hard candy would do. But I feel full physically, so there shouldn't be any reason other than it just feels good to have a treat during naptime. Like I deserve a reward or something.
Just writing this down strengthens my resolve to leave the candy alone! I'm glad I should be able to get out for a walk during my break - even though I mostly ate healthy foods for lunch, I feel nervous when I "feel full" - like maybe I overate or something. But then it seems like I get so hungry at certain times, no matter if I eat a lot or less at mealtimes! At this moment, I'm hoping that I feel just satisfied the rest of the day, so I can avoid caving in to cravings later.
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Jamie Shires Moore is a fine art children's photographer and artist who opened her studio in Richmond, Virginia in 1989. Jamie believes every child is "a work of art", specially created by God.
Jamie's first "Postcards From God" book is designed as a devotional picture book. It features children's portraits created by Jamie along with a wonderful collection of songs, poems, scripture and children's traditional prayers. It is the perfect book for children and their parents to enjoy together.
Visit Jamie's website at www.jamieshires.com for more information on Masterpiece Portraits and Postcards From God.
Jamie Shires Moore is a fine art photographer and artist who loves children. It is the wonder of childhood that Jamie captures in her beautiful portraits of children, whether in traditional settings or her portraits of "imagination". For more information on Masterpiece Portraits and Postcards From God visit Jamie's website. Make sure to visit the various portrait gallieries. There's always something new going on at Masterpiece Portraits so please come back often!
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Those seeking a relaxing Brazil beach holiday may choose to look elsewhere, such as sizzling Rio de Janeiro, for the city of Sao Paulo is all about shopping, eating, nightlife, and generally living it up among Brazil's wealthiest inhabitants.
For a Brazil city holiday offering a better beach option than Sao Paulo - without compromising on the night-time party atmosphere, choose Salvador, located on over 30 miles of coastline.
Enjoy all that the city of Sao Paulo has to offer on an exciting trip to the city. There are many wonderful areas and towns within close distance making the city the perfect place to stay on a trip exploring Brazil.
Make the most of all that the city has to offer by exploring the many great museums and galleries in the city. The Avenida Paulista is a must visit attraction as is the local museums. You can learn all about the cities rich culture and history by joining a sightseeing tour or head to the many galleries in the art district and you can find out more about Sao Paulo artists; classic and new.
The are many great festivals and celebrations that take place in and around the city of Sao Paulo, so why not plan your trip to coincide with one of them. Head to the Sao Paulo Carnival for plenty of excitement, music and food or join the Gay Pride Parade which takes place every year. The Virada Cultural festival is another must visit event with culture being celebrated from all parts of the spectrum.
The architecture in Sao Paulo is some of the most wonderful in the country, make the most of the breathtaking design by spending time exploring the most see buildings and structures. Check out the old theatres in the city centre and head to the Praca de Pateo do Colegio for some wonderful design. The Edificio Copan is another great building with great design work and impact.
The city of Sao Paulo is a great choice for those looking for the perfect beach break. The city is nearby many wonderful beaches, making the city the perfect place to base your beach break. You can make the most of all the city amenities whilst enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the Brazilian coast. Head to the Praia da Fazenda and Bonete beaches nearby as well as the Litoral Norte beach.
The sandy beaches and clear waters of the nearby coast draw many to the area. You will be in awe of the natural beauty of the area as you enjoy sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling in the bay. You can also enjoy a range of boat trips around the coast and to the nearby islands.
There is so much to do on a beach trip to the area, enjoy plenty of time relaxing on the beautiful shores of the bay. Sunbathing is a must as you soak up the year round warm weather. The water is also perfect for swimming, paddling and snorkelling as well as scuba diving. You can make the most of the many nearby beach bars and cafes where you can stay well refreshed.
You can find a range of beach resorts in and around the nearby beach areas close to Sao Paulo. You can find many hotels and resorts that are situated right on the beach front offering the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day spent at the beach. Make the most of the amazing views offered by many hotels by booking a room with a sea view and by choosing a hotel with a great outdoor sun terrace or even a private beach area.
It is very easy to see why Sao Paulo is such a popular holiday destination for couples looking for a romantic retreat. The city is rich with culture and things to see and do as well as being within close distance to some of the best beaches in the country. Make the most of the many great parks in the city where you can enjoy a picnic or a long walk, head to the Pinheiros rive area and you can explore the rich undergrowth of the mountains. The Planetarium is another great attraction, where you can learn all about the planets of our solar system.
There are many great activities to do in the city too, which make the perfect romantic day trip. Why not spend time exploring all that the city has to offer by joining a walking city sightseeing tour. This way you can be guided through some of the best sights of the city and have an extremely knowledgeable guide. Enjoy scenic walks around the city together where you can enjoy some of the best views of the area.
As the sun sets across the city you can enjoy a romantic meal in one of the cities many wonderful restaurants. You and your partner can enjoy many wonderful speciality dishes in the Brazilian restaurants in the city or head to the local bistros where you will find a range of international cuisines. You can also find many vibrant live music clubs and bars as well as exciting nightclubs where you can dance the night away.
On your romantic trip to Sao Paulo why not book yourself into one of the many romantic five star hotels and resorts in the city. You will not be disappointed by the high standard of service offered within them as well as the relaxing and serene atmosphere offered. With a focus on luxury you and your partner will find yourselves well taken care of with swimming pools, spas and gyms the norm in a five star resort.
Sao Paulo is a wonderful place to bring your whole family on a city and beachside getaway. There is so much to see and explore in the area you will feel right at home with the friendly locals and the great facilities. Make the most of the famous beaches of the town by spending time unwinding next to the clear waters of the bay. Head to the Zoological Park where you can marvel at the wonderful animals or head to the city Aquarium to see the array of underwater marine life on offer. There are also many nearby theme parks that are great for a day trip.
There are many things to see and do on a trip to the city with your family. Make the most of the wonderful beaches in the area as well as the breathtaking surrounding mountains and forests. Head up into the mountains on a walk, or hire bikes and explore the area on two wheels. There are also many great cycling routes around the city. Head to the shopping district where you can find a range of great high street and designer shops as well as individual boutiques.
As you head into the evening in the city you will find many wonderful restaurants and cafes where you can eat. You can sample the local Brazilian dishes as well as some excellent locally caught seafood and produce. There are also many bars and cafes where you can enjoy live music and entertainment.
There are many wonderful hotels in the vibrant city of Sao Paulo that are perfect for those on a family holiday. Just one of these excellent hotels is the family friendly Century Paulista Flat Hotel, here guests can enjoy a range of comfortable and spacious rooms as well as Internet, air conditioning and joining rooms. Guests can also make the most of the hotels great location, international restaurant and bars.


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2013 Goals . . . Better Late Than Never
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
So, I know that this is a bit of a delayed post but I did not want to rush it. I wanted to get my thoughts together and making some meaningful resolutions/goals for the 2013. So here we go.....
1. Goal weight by the end of the year of 145
I am currently at 174 after the holidays. This is an ambitious (especially after last year) but possible goal (loss of less than a pound a week) but it is something I can strive for and it will bring me much closer to my goal weight. Even if I do not quite get to 145, I hope to make a decent dent in it this year.
2. Work out 5 Days a Week but don't beat myself up if it does not happen
Okay, so there is a bit of a back story to this. I currently have some issues with my thigh (muscle, IT band, not quite sure). I have talked to the doctor about it and she gave me some direction and told me to call her in a month if it is not better. Therefore, I can currently not run (that is what bothers the most) and have to watch it when I work out. I have also been icing and heating it as much as possible. Anyway, I have had to modify my working out which is frustrating, but necessary. I want to get better and get back into my normal routine (long term goal). For now, I have to be patient and do what I can do while not beating myself up about it.
3. Learn to be a mindful eater
If you have been reading my blog you know that last month I stopped counting calories. I had been counting for about 2 yrs and had gotten a good idea of what I should be eating to stay with in my range. Problem was, I was obsessing over calories leading to binging and other problems. I was hard to do but I think it was the best decision for me, for now at least. So I going to keep that up and just be more mindful of what I am eating. I will not lose as fast (slow = sustainable) but honestly, I was gaining weight by binging. I will probably not be fully there by the end of the year, I am just looking for progress
4. Declutter my apartment
This is something I have been meaning to do for years, I need to get rid of the things I do not use.
5. Read more
I do not take time to read as much as I should/want. SMART goal is 12 books this year.
6. Take a breath
There are times, too frequently, that I get wound up and anxious. I want to get more of a handle on that.
I will start me monthly blog of goals for the month to help me along next month. I know that some of the goals are not S.M.A.R.T. as there are not real measuable qualities but I still wanted to include them. I am sure there is something I am forgetting but these are the goals for this year. Good luck everyone with your own goals and here is to 2013!
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Excellent Goals.
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Those are fantastic goals!
Keep them in mind as you progress!
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These are great goals! I have some of the same goals; for example, goal weight by the end of the year, reading more and taking a breath! I know what you mean about counting calories. I at one point was obsessing over it. I would eat a cookie just because I could, not necessarily because I was hungry. Or would only eat half of my dinner so I wouldn't go over and then ended up going to bed cranky and hungry.
Good Luck!
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UCLA opens its 94th season of football, under the direction of first-year head coach Jim Mora, with an Aug. 30 game in Houston against the Rice Owls. Kickoff is set for 6:36 p.m. CT/ 4:36 PT and the game will be televised nationally by CBS Sports Network with Dave Ryan and Ron Zook in the booth and Evan Washburn on the sideline. AM 1150 (KTLK) and the Bruin IMG Radio Network (Chris Roberts, Matt Stevens and Wayne Cook) will radio broadcast the contest. The game will also be aired nationally on SIRIUS XM (Ch. 138).
This is the second straight season in which UCLA will open the season in Houston, TX. Last year, the Bruins met the University of Houston. UCLA leads the series with Rice 4-0, with the last meeting taking place in the 2006 season at the Rose Bowl. The Bruins captured that contest by a score of 26-16. UCLA totaled 338 yards on the ground (208 yds by Chris Markey, 102 by Kahlil Bell) in the win. The Bruins jumped out to a 13-0 halftime lead before Rice narrowed the gap to 16-10 at the end of three quarters. The second of two Ben Olson touchdown passes on the day helped to put the Owls away, an 18-yard toss to Brandon Breazell with eight minutes to play.
*** The Bruins are 60-28-5 overall in season-opening games
***This is third straight season UCLA has opened on road; second straight in Houston,TX (at UH last season)
***UCLA is 3-3 in its last six road openers (2011 L at Houston, 2010 L at Kansas State, 2007 W at Stanford; 2005 W at San Diego State; L at Colorado in 2003; W at Alabama in 2000)
***The Bruins won all four Pac-12 conference home games last season
***The 2011 season marked the eighth straight season in which UCLA has won its first conference game of the year and then gone on to become bowl eligible
***Eight of the last 12 UCLA quarterbacks making their first start have helped lead the team to a win
***UCLA has had two previous freshman qbs start a season-opener - Kevin Prince 2009/ Bret Johnson 1989
***Johnathan Franklin, on the Maxwell and Doak Walker watch lists, is ninth on the all-time school rushing list (2,669); he became the 15th Bruin to go over 2,000 yards rushing for a career last season at Stanford
*** Y receiver Joseph Fauria, on the Mackey Award Watch List, caught six touchdown passes last season, the most by a Bruin receiver since Marcedes Lewis (now with Jaguars) had 10 scoring grabs in 2005 season
***Redshirt soph safety Tevin McDonald tied the school record in 2011 with three interceptions against Cal
***Senior punter Jeff Locke, on the Ray Guy Watch list, placed a personal-best 26 punts inside the 20 in 2011
***Bruin 2011 sack leaders all return - Datone Jones 3.0 / Eric Kendricks and Cassius Marsh 2.0
***Redshirt seniors Datone Jones and Donovan Carter ranked one-two among the Bruin d-linemen with 41 and 36 tackles, respectively, last season.
Linebacker Eric Kendricks(#6) is the son of former Bruin, Marv Kendricks, who led UCLA in rushing in 1970 and 1971; Eric's brother, Mychal, is a former linebacker at Cal who is now in the NFL ... Defensive back Tevin McDonald's(#7) brother, Tim Jr., plays at USC and his dad, Tim, played in the NFL from 1987-99 with the Cardinals and 49ers ... Defensive back Sheldon Price's(#22) dad, Dennis, played at UCLA from 1984-87 and then in the NFL with the Raiders ... Punter Jeff Locke(#18) has been named to the All-Conference academic team the past three seasons; he has finished 12th (2011), fourth (2010) and 16th (2009) in the nation in punting average ... OL Xavier Su'a-Filo (#56) spent the last two years on an LDS mission in Alabama and Forida during which time he learned the Spanish language ... LB Anthony Barr's(#11) dad, Tony Brooks, was a fourth-round pick of the Eagles in the 1992 draft, after playing at Notre Dame ... Reserve fullback Luke Gane(#49) underwent chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant in high school to help overcome a rare blood disorder (aplastic anemia) ... Offensive guard Alexandru Ceachir (#76) came to this country two years ago from Moldova (located between Romania and Ukraine) and can speak four languages - Russian, English, Romanian, Ukranian ... Freshman linebacker Aaron Porter's (#30) mom, Sandy, played in the Softball World Series for Long Beach State and is in the school's Hall of Fame ... Running back Jordon James (#6) has a black belt in Taekwondo ... Running back Malcolm Jones'(#28) brother, Marshall, played defensive back at USC ... Malcolm was selected to the first-team Pac-12 All-Academic team in 2011 ... Defensive back Brandon Sermons'(#2) brother, Rodney, also played for USC ... Brett Hundley's(#17) dad, Brett, Sr., lettered at running back for the University of Arizona ... Most of the Bruin coaching staff has a tie to the NFL - head coach Jim Mora - 25 seasons with San Diego 1985-91, New Orleans 1992-96, San Francisco 1997-2003, Atlanta 2004-06, Seattle 2007-09; receivers coach Eric Yarber - 5 seasons with Tampa Bay 2010-11, San Francisco 2003-04, Seattle 1998; Defensive Coord. Lou Spanos - 17 seasons with Washington 2010-11 and Pittsburgh 1995-2009; Special teamsCoord./ Linebackers coach Jeff Ulbrich - 2 seasons with Seattle 2010-11; Offensive Coordinator Noel Mazzone - 3 seasons with NY Jets 2006-08 ... Coaches who played in the NFL include Yarber, Ulbrich (who was on 49ers' defense coached by Jim Mora), Y receivers coach Marques Tuiasosopo, running backs coach Steve Broussard, offensive line coach Adrian Klemm ... Other players with NFL ties include freshmen Ishmael Adams (#24) (dad, Stefon, was selected in third rd. of 1985 draft); Paul Perkins' (#24) dad played football at Arizona State and with Tampa Bay and Indianapolis and his uncle, Don Perkins played with the Dallas Cowboys; redshirt freshman linebacker Aaron Wallace's (#12) dad played at Texas A&M and for eight seasons with the Raiders; freshman quarterback Jerry Neuheisel's (#11) dad played with Tampa Bay and San Diego and was the head coach at UCLA (2008-11) ... In addition, Jerry Rice, Jr.'s (#88) dad was a 13-time Pro Bowler with San Francisco and Oakland ... Y receiver Joseph Fauria's (#8) uncle, Christian, played at Colorado and for 13 seasons in the NFL with Seattle, New England, Washington, Carolina ... P Jeff Locke was named UCLA's male Scholar Athlete of the Year for 2011-12.
COACH MORA's TEAM
First-year head coach Jim Mora, a former NFC Coach of the Year while with the Atlanta Falcons, has 44 letterwinners returning for action. The Bruins welcome back six players who started the bulk of the games at their defensive positions in 2011 and seven more on the offensive side of the ball who were on the field for the first snap in the majority of games.
Returning players with 20 or more starts under their belts include -- Offensive lineman Jeff Baca (33), running back Johnathan Franklin (32), defensive cornerback Sheldon Price (32), defensive end Datone Jones (29), quarterback Kevin Prince (26), defensive cornerback Aaron Hester (24), linebacker Damien Holmes (20). Also back is Y receiver Joseph Fauria who led the team with six touchdown grabs last season. Linebackers Eric Kendricks and Jordan Zumwalt, who ranked second and third, respectively, on the team in tackles last season return. Interception leaders Andrew Abbott (4) and Tevin McDonald (3) move back into the secondary. Punter Jeff Locke, one of the nation's best, is primed for a standout season.
FIRST GAME ON BRUIN SIDELINE (thru 1965)
2008 - Rick Neuheisel, W Tennessee; 2003 - Karl Dorrell, L at Colorado; 1996 - Bob Toledo, L at Tennessee; 1976 - Terry Donahue, W at Arizona State; 1974 - Dick Vermeil, T at Tennessee; 1971 - Pepper Rodgers, L Pitt; 1965 - Tommy Prothro, L at Michigan State.


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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Fresno State safety Derron Smith continues to rack up preseason acclaim, as he was named Friday to the Jim Thorpe Award 2014 preseason watch list.
The preseason watch list features 39 of the nation's best defensive backs, including five from the Mountain West. The MW tied with the ACC, Big Ten and Conference USA for the most selections on the Jim Thorpe Award watch list.
Fresno State's Phillip Thomas became the first player in school history to be a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, which is presented to the top defensive back in college football. Thomas attended The Home Depot College Football Awards show held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. back in 2012.
Friday's announcement adds on to the preseason hype for Smith. Here is a list of watch lists and All-America teams he has already been named to this summer:
Watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award (nation's best defensive back).
Watch list for the 2014 Bronko Nagurski Trophy (nation's most outstanding defensive player).
Watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award (College Defensive Player of the Year).
Watch list for the CFPA Defensive Back of the Year Trophy.
Watch list for the Lott IMPACT Trophy (college football defensive player with the biggest IMPACT on his team both on and off the field).
Second-team preseason All-American, Lindy's Sports.
Third-team preseason All-American, Athlon Sports.
Third-team preseason All-American, Phil Steele.
Smith is a two-time, first-team All-Mountain West selection. He leads all Bulldogs in games played (42), career tackles (211), interceptions (14) and interception return yardage (275).
His 14 career interceptions are the most of any active FBS player while his return yardage is the second highest in the nation.
The Jim Thorpe Award is one of the most coveted awards in college football. The award was established in 1986 and is named after history's greatest all-around athlete, Jim Thorpe. Thorpe excelled as a running back, passer and kicker on the offensive side of the ball, but also stood out as a defensive back. In addition to his legendary performance on the football field, Thorpe played professional baseball and won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon.
The Jim Thorpe Award watch list is chosen by a screening committee who compile a list of 30-50 players. The list is not final, and players who have outstanding seasons are added as the season progresses. The Thorpe Award Winner is selected from three finalists and will be announced at The Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, December 11, 2014 on ESPN.
The Jim Thorpe Award Banquet will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in Oklahoma City, OK.
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