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Resident Evil: Apocalypse
A Corporation called Umbrella has been experimenting with a thing called the "T Virus". All did not go well and they ended up creating monsters called Zombies. There Base "The Hive", located under Racoon City, was shut down and the truth hidden from the public. This is the day they reopen the hive to see what went on down there...
You can either play one of the Umbrella Corporation's Members that are currently off-duty until the Zombies escape, or a survivor, or one of the members of the S.T.A.R.S. Team trying to get rid of umbrella and the experiments.
There are no zombies yet until they have had time to escape into the city.
No godmoding
If you get bit there are cures in different locations of the city.
And have fun!
Name: Otto Flen
Allegiance: S.T.A.R.S.
Age: 29
Rank: Squad Leader of the Alpha Team
Appearance: Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes, 6'1
Weapons: M16, Cougar Magnum, Knife, Body Armour, Baton, Grenades
Otto was in the Police Station North of Racoon City. He was waiting for his brother Roy. Then he heard something on his walky-talky.
"This is Roy of the Alpha Team, were under attack, were on the outskirts of the city, some sort of monsters charged out of Umbrellas Mansion, I need assis..." The walky-talky went blank.
In the outskirts Zombies had escaped from "The Hive" and were attacking humans everywhere. Roy got bit and had to run. Shortly after that he transformed into a zombie.
Name: Hunter Tarpen
Allegiance: S.T.A.R.S.
Age: 25
Rank: Soldier Alpha Team
Appearance: 6,0 brown hair, green eyes
Weapons: Military shotgun, Desert Eagle, Knife
Hunter walked up to his squad leader who just finished talking on his walky-talky.
"are you alright sir, you look distressed?"
"We lost contact with the Theta team over in the Umbrella Mansion, do you think they might be up to there experiments again?" Said Otto
He picked up his guns and headed to his Assault Jeep. He loaded it with ammo and explosives and the tank had its own built in Machine Gun in the back.
"So you coming or not?"
alleigance- x-umbela
rank-head oof security(Alice just lost her position:D )
weapons-sawned off shotgun,combat knife, and a dessert eagle(pistol that packs alot of punch)
(goes to the top of the mansion guarding it)
"I guess we can meet up at the mansion..." Said Otto
He jumped in and asked another soldier to operate the back machine gun, if they needed to use it. He started up the jeep...
"Help *cough* help us, someone, were in *cough* a room in the Umbrella Mansion, if someone gets this message help up..."
"Lets get moving..."
(picks up tranmission on radio) Sh*t we got problems
"yes sir" Hunter says as he walkes over to his Motorcycle, equiped with small machineguns on each side. hunter starts it up and peels out of the parking lot.
Otto starts riding toward the mansion. He got there. It was quiet, it seemed odd though, nobody was there. He looked around and could see blood, lots of it...
"Roy, where the hell are you!" Yelled Otto
"..." Roy walked out of the mansion, he looked bloody and was missing limbs
"What the fu**." Said Otto
Roy walked over to Otto slowly. Otto backed up and pulled out his Cougar Magnum, he aim carefully, Roy made a lunge, Roy bit Otto but then Roy got shot.
"Shi* this bit** is infected with the virus Roy was talking about, I should have believed him." Said Otto
He picked up Roys Desert Eagle. He also noticed a note and a green liquid. Turns out the liquid was the anti-virus. Otto used it then walked back to the jeep. He looked in and the man operating the machine gun was dead.
"Crap gotta get out of here!" Said Otto
He pulled out the dead soldier and got in the Jeep. He drove off...
Hunter was driving to the mansion when Otto whizzed passed him, hunter looked forward to see an army of undead, he shot a bunch of rounds into them before doing a 180 and gunning back to Otto.
Otto was riding fast in his jeep. He had lost contact with the base. He thought something was wrong. The infection was spreading fast.
Suddenly his Jeep broke down. Two zombies approached him. He pulled out his Desert Eagle and shot both of them.
"Damn someone HELP!!!" Yelled Otto
Hunter saw Otto fighting off zombies so Hunter stopped and fired all his shots at the oncoming wave, then pulled up to Otto.
"get in, sir."
"That was close, hurry head towards Blue Jay bridge, we have to get out of this city!" Said Otto
More zombies approached. Otto hopped on. He signaled for Otto to get outta here.
(you mean he signaled for hunter to get out fo here :p)
Hunter hit the gass and wheelied it out of there. Hunter drove full speed down the streets, dodging large groups of zombies, running over other ones and so on.
"Were almost there, dang I think we won't make it, Umbrella is shutting down all areas in and out of the city in one hour, better hurry!"
Otto shot a licker in the head. He was amazed the size of the beast.
"What the hell was that?!?" Said Otto
"i don't know sir, but according to scans" Hunter said looking down at the small screen on the bike's feul tank "the gate is already closed and people are running for thier lives, i suggest we start looking for other S.T.A.R.S survivors."
"I trust your hacking skills can reopen the gate?"
Otto continued to shoot zombies. He then picked up a transmission. One more bridge was still open. It will close at 7:00 PM. Ravens gate bridge to be exact.
"Hurry to Ravens gate bridge now!"
"on it sir" Hunter made a sharp turn and headed down a different street, at full speed.
Hunter saw the gate starting to close up ahead, Hunter engaged the NOS and went flying towards it, the gate was almost closed, hunter tunred the bike sideways and slid underneath it, he put on the breaks and screeched to a halt.
"we have arrived sir."
"Hurry inside the gate!" Said Otto
The gate was slowly closing. Otto did a slide and made it inside. The gate was half close now.
"NOOO!!!" Yelled Otto
Hunter made it under as well.
"i suggest we find a squad to join, sir"
"How about you stay right here while I go check something." Otto Said
Otto walked up the gate stairs and could see miles of people. He looked below and saw a man. The man was flailing his arms about. Then he saw the man try and bite another man. From that point, Otto ripped out his Desert Eagle and shot the zombie.
"Damn its reached the gates." Said Otto
Hunter went up the stairs on the opposite side and he saw Otto shoot a man who had been turned into another zombie, Hunter walked over to him.
"sir, my friends are out there, i don't mean civilians, othr squads, and i want to help them."
"Umbrella is going nucleur on this place on Tuesday morning, you can try but im staying behind the gate while its still safe, maybe go find my family."
Then Otto saw something in the corner of his eye. It was a man, one of the survivors, but he was bleeding badly. The man walked away.
"Your staying on this side of the gate and thats an order!"
Otto was worried. The virus might have escaped. He stood guard on the wall looking at the miles of people there. He saw a few zombies, he sighed and walked to a vacant tent.
Hunter walked up to Otto i am leaving now, it has been good working with you, but i must leave now, i hope to meet again." with that hunter turned around and left.
Hunter came to helicopter and got it, he started it, soon there was big commotion around him as he lifted off.
"hey! your not authorized to driv--" his words were cut off as Hunter flew the helicopter into the city, he activated the S.T.A.R.S locator, a program that located S.T.A.R.S members.
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Kenichi Handa wrote: > I've just committed new codes in font-backend branch. Those > who have reported font-backend-related bugs, please test > that branch. Of the problems I've reported, your branch fixes these two: font-lock faces use different font with font-backend http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-devel/2008-03/msg00651.html font height problems with font-backend http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-devel/2008-03/msg00620.html This issue is still present: Xresource pane.menubar.*font no longer takes effect http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-devel/2008-02/msg00314.html http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/emacs-devel/2008-02/msg01683.html Also, I have a new issue now, in that Emacs starts with the right font, but in the wrong size. I have in ~/.Xdefaults: Emacs.font: -misc-fixed-medium-r-(Continue reading)
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What Do U Think About Florence + the Machine Live???
Here we are again with a compelling live performance by Florence + the Machine singing "Cosmic Love" on the David Letterman Show. First off, who conjures up that kind of arrangement? Secondly, please understand that most late night talk show hosts don't just give out compliments to the live music guests. David especially keeps it real. They've learned how to speak around their negative thoughts and still make the guest(s) feel at home. "What a machine?" is what David said to the band while clapping his hands in their direction. Look out for this band! They have a following now, but I think it's about to swell significantly.
Hurry and watch these before they get snatched down!
This video was shot very much from an audience perspective, however I think Florence killed it. Her voice transcends like few other singers out today. I love this song in particular as my previous post illustrates HERE. SUPPORT TRUE TALENT!!!
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Cutting the cord has been a hot trend in the last few years, especially as streaming services increase viewers' options about where to get the movie and television content that they want. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant Video, and other streaming providers offer original series, hit television programs, and movies to consumers who might find cable both expensive and superfluous. For classic movie fans, who have different interests from more mainstream viewers, cutting the cord is also an option, even though it means saying goodbye to cable's go-to source for classic films, Turner Classic Movies. Here are some of the best options for classic movie buffs who want to cut the cord and still enjoy their favorite films.
Netflix - This streaming provider powerhouse is the most obvious choice for potential cord cutters. In the classic movie section of the site, subscribers can choose to browse subgenres like "Classic Comedies," "Film Noir," and "Silent Movies." The selections on offer do change periodically, but an excellent collection of Buster Keaton silents seems to have become a staple, and there are always some John Wayne Westerns and screwball comedies in the mix. The more advanced classic movie buff might find the selection fairly limited, which makes getting a DVD in the mail a worthwhile add-on.
Summary: Netflix is best for the general or novice viewer who isn't looking for something specific in the classic movie category.
Hulu - Hulu Plus, as opposed to the free version, is really the attraction for classic movie fans, since this streaming provider offers a huge catalog of Criterion Collection features. The Criterion catalog is best for fans of foreign films, more obscure classics, and silent movies. Because of its deal with Criterion, Hulu Plus has classic movies you can't stream anywhere else, and it also has high quality versions of some public domain classics that Criterion has produced for serious fans. For devotees of Kurasawa, Lynch, Fellini, Bergman, and other auteurs, Hulu is the top choice. It also has hard-to-find films from silent star Harold Lloyd as well as a large selection of Charlie Chaplin features. Those offerings make Hulu Plus the best bet for the specialist fan and the hardcore expert, people who really want to see particular kinds of classics instead of a general assortment.
Summary: Hulu Plus has the goods for serious fans who really want foreign, silent, and cult classics.
Amazon Prime Instant Video - If you already have a Prime membership to support your Amazon buying habit, then you might as well peruse the instant video offerings that come with it, but membership isn't worth it for the movie selection alone. Amazon's catalog gets into public domain filler territory pretty quickly, so there may be only 50-60 high quality classics on Prime at a given time. Amazon also has instant movies as streaming rentals; these run from $1.99 to $3.99, depending on the movie. The rentals give viewers more choices, but the costs add up, especially for those who watch a lot of classic films every month.
Summary: Use Amazon Prime streaming as a bonus to membership, but don't rely on it as a primary source for classic movies.
Warner Archive Instant - Warner Brothers now has its own streaming service, and this one is designed specifically for classic movie fans. The Warner Archive catalog actually includes movies from other studios, as well, particularly MGM, which makes the selection very diverse. You'll find silent movies starring Lon Chaney, lots of spicy Pre-Code pictures, and categories devoted to film noir, thrillers, musicals, family films, and horror. The horror section sometimes features RKO classics from Val Lewton, a favorite with fans of the genre. The Archive changes its rotating catalog frequently, with new additions almost every week, so viewers won't get bored seeing the same offerings again and again. Most of the movies included in the Archive can't be streamed or even rented from other services, which makes Warner Archive Instant a great choice for experienced classic movie fans with a wide range of interests and a desire to see lesser-known movies from iconic stars.
Summary: Warner Archive Instant caters to the classic movie fan with a wide and constantly changing selection of features from many genres and decades.
All of the streaming services listed here cost about $10 a month, with the exception of Amazon Prime, so you could subscribe to Netflix, Hulu, and Warner Archive for about $30 a month and have more classic movies available than you will ever have time to watch. It's worth noting that all of the services except Warner Archive pad their catalogs with public domain filler because it's so cheap; beware of muddy prints of deservedly obscure lemons as well as unwatchable editions of great silent and horror features that ought to get better treatment.
Learn more about the cord-cutting trend by watching the video at the top of this article.
Jennifer Garlen writes as the Huntsville and National Classic Movies Examiner. Her newest book, "Beyond Casablanca II: 101 Classic Movies Worth Watching," is available on Kindle at Amazon. You can also visit her classic movie blog at Virtual Virago, where new reviews of classic films are posted each week.


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Although the fight lasted only 1 minute, 11 seconds, Amarillo's Josh Luna and former Amarillo indoor football player John King brought the crowd of 3,500 to a feverish pitch in Cal Farley Coliseum on Saturday night at Shark Fights 9.
Their 205-pound matchup highlighted the card, with Luna winning after six knockdowns and a controversial ending.
Luna (2-2) was animated in the cage prior to the fight, screaming "my house" in the direction of King (1-1). Both fighters came nose to nose during the pre-fight instructions, much to the fans' approval.
They wasted no time in the cage after the opening bell as King landed a left hook that sent Luna reeling. King then scored a takedown with a body slam and attempted a north-south choke. Luna escaped, and both fighters returned to their feet and exchanged several punches before King was dropped to his knees with a shot from Luna. King regained his footing but went down again as Luna landed a straight right.
The fight was stopped, and Luna was warned by the referee for an illegal blow - a knee to King's head while King was on the mat. After a two-minute pause for the warning, King landed a right hook that sent Luna to the mat. Luna quickly recovered, however, and landed a surprising spinning hammer punch that sent King headfirst into the mat. King scrambled to his feet, and both fighters traded another flurry of punches.
Luna then connected with King's chin and sent him to the canvas for a fourth time. The referee then ended the fight despite the protests from King and his corner.
"Let me tell you that John King is tough," Luna said. "He's a great athlete and very explosive, but I knew I had the edge in boxing. His hands kept dropping, he led with his chin, and I kept connecting. He caught me twice, but both times that I went to the ground, I was thinking about payback. I knew this would be a war, and it was. I'll rest for a week, and then resume training. I am going to continue to fight for Shark Fights, and I'll remain humble and face any opponent that they place in front of me."
Doug Evans retained his Shark Fights featherweight championship with a victory in the main event by heel-hook submission against Dustin Phillips 2:25 into the first round.
Pedro Galiza De Oliveria won a three-round decision against fellow Brazilian Vinney Magalhaes in the co-main event.
Former Tascosa athlete Tony Castillo avenged two losses in Shark Fights with a surprising win against Houston's Edwynn Jones, ending the bout with a rear-naked choke 3:09 into the first round.
Austin's Kenny Trevino improved to 5-2 with a win against previously undefeated Eric Rodriguez with a rear-naked choke 2:18 into the second round.
Isais Martinez defeated Donnie Frye by an arm-bar submission 4:55 into the second round. Jason Sampson improved to 3-0 by defeating Jeremy Valderaz in a bantamweight bout with an arm-bar submission 2:50 into the first round.
Former Amarillo High wrestler Cody Pfister ignited the crowd, improving to 2-0 with his first-round TKO victory against Severo Padilla. Pfister landed several uncontested shots before the fight was stopped 2:52 into the first round.
Shark Fights 10 is set for April 24 at Lubbock Fair Park Coliseum.
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College Hockey:Walsh stops 33 to lead Bemidji to upset win over Minnesota-Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. — Attempts by Minnesota-Duluth to string together a winning streak this season have been blocked by one small item —- the second game of every weekend.
Through the first two months, the Bulldogs have been winless on the second night of eight series, which have been played on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
That predictable pattern continued Saturday night, as Bemidji State shut down UMD, 2-1, in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association men's game before 6,490 fans at Amsoil Arena. Second-period goals from freshman Markus Gerbrandt and senior Jordan George (the 54th of his career) gave the Beavers enough to break a three-game losing streak and earn their first win at Amsoil Arena in four tries.
"We started well and then trailed off; the key is finding some consistency," said UMD senior defenseman Wade Bergman. "We had some chances early and then Bemidji played exactly how they wanted: they stayed close, got a bounce for a goal, and were tough the rest of the way."
Sophomore goalie Adam Walsh was making his first start in three weeks and was solid for Bemidji State (4-8-2 and 3-7-2 in WCHA). He had 33 saves, as UMD led in shots on goal, 34-19, and didn't allow a score until 50 seconds remained, with the Bulldogs on a two-player advantage.
UMD (5-8-3 and 3-6-3) had been 2-0-1 the last three games while scoring a combined 15 goals. Yet the Bulldogs, who won 4-2 Friday, couldn't find their offense and are now 0-6-2 on the second night this season and 5-2-1 on the first night.
"(On Friday) I think we made a step in the right direction (despite the loss)," said Walsh. "We got on track, we got our forechecking going. The way we've been playing (1-7-1 the previous nine games) we had a lot on the line. We had to get a win."
UMD had plenty of jump in the first period, leading in shots, 13-9, but neither team scored.
The trend was reversed in the second period, with each team getting eight shots on goal. Gerbrandt came from behind the UMD net and wrapped the puck between the legs of goalie Aaron Crandall at 6:54. The Beavers converted on their third power play of the game when George scored cleanly on a drive from the right circle.
Through two periods, Bemidji State had not taken a penalty and UMD was called for three.
"Overall, we might've played better (Saturday) than Friday, but it ended up to be just an average weekend," said UMD sophomore center Justin Crandall. "We ended up getting frustrated because Bemidji was playing such hard-nosed defense. We need a mindset that we have to step up and finish the series."
The Bulldogs hurt themselves to start the third period, as defenseman Derik Johnson was called for a five-minute checking-from-behind penalty to Aaron McLeod. UMD survived that, but didn't click until the waning moments.
UMD pulled Aaron Crandall for the final 2:38, went on a power play with 1:41 to go, and scored with a two-man advantage, from Caleb Herbert.
"I liked our effort at the end but was disappointed with the result," said UMD coach Scott Sandelin. "Bemidji always has tough goalies and Walsh was good, he stymied us. And we shot ourselves in the foot in the third with the five-minute major."
The Bulldogs controlled the puck in the final hectic three minutes and Bergman hit a pipe in the last 15 seconds. UMD led 13-2 in shots on goal for the period.
Walsh, who started the first seven games of the season, was back in Bemidji State's goal for the first time since a 5-4 home loss to Michigan Tech on Nov. 16.
"We're a desperate team and there's nothing like a hard-fought victory," said Bemidji State coach Tom Serratore. "We had more sustained pressure, we stayed on the puck and we managed the puck better. Our guys were more aggressive."
The Bulldogs close the first half of the season with a series at last-place Alaska Anchorage this Friday and Saturday.
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In his defense, CDMA is actually newer technology than GSM. Also, EVDO is faster than EDGE, GSM is only now surpassing CDMA when it comes to data.Originally Posted by CityFigers
And i'm not biased to CDMA, I work for Rogers.
My HoFo Feedback: http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=807448
http://www.infowerxsolutions.com - Check us out for cheap US roaming plans (Canadians)
EVDO is 3G while EDGE is generally considered 2.75G, so HSDPA would be a better comparison.


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The Paper Mill Playhouse continue its 75th Anniversary Season with the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. With music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan, South Pacific will be directed by Rob Ruggiero and choreographed by Ralph Perkins. Mike McGowan joins this cast as Emile de Becque replacing the previously announced Jason Howard.
"Paper Mill alumnus Mike McGowan is thrilled to be back at the playhouse where he previously appeared in Kiss Me, Kate (Fred/Petruchio) and Master Class (Tony). On Broadway McGowan appeared in Ragtime, Grease , The Apple Tree, Priscilla and The Producers. Other stage credits include: Bernstein's Mass (Carnegie Hall, Naxos—Grammy nomination), Thou Swell (Lincoln Center/City Ballet), The Body Beautiful (York, recording), Grey Gardens (Playwrights Horizons), Ringling Bros. (Ringmaster, Madison Square Garden) and Macbeth (Macbeth). McGowan as appeared in the films The Producers and Big Words On television McGowan was featured on Electric Company, Delocated and Curb Your Enthusiasm."
Also leading the cast are Erin Mackey as Ensign Nellie Forbush, Tony Award nominee Loretta Ables Sayre as Bloody Mary, Tally Sessions as Luther Billis, Doug Carpenter as Lt. Joe Cable and Jessica Wu as Liat. South Pacific will play the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from April 9 through May 4, 2014.
Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Tales of the South Pacific by James A. Michener, South Pacific features iconic melodies like "Some Enchanted Evening," "Younger Than Springtime," and "There Is Nothing Like a Dame." One of the most acclaimed musicals of all time, South Pacific is an exquisite story of romance and love set against the backdrop of a lush tropical island during World War II. South Pacific's original Broadway and revival runs won a combined total of 17 Tony Awards, 5 Drama Desk Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
South Pacific will be performed at Paper Mill Playhouse eight times a week, Wednesday through Sunday. Performance Schedule: Wednesday at 7:30pm, Thursday at 1:30pm and 7:30pm, Friday at 8:00pm, Saturday at 1:30pm and 8:00pm and Sunday at 1:30pm and 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now and range from $27 to $98. Tickets may be purchased by calling 973.376.4343, at the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, or online at www.papermill.org. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express accepted. Groups of ten or more can receive up to a 40% discount on tickets and should call 973.315.1680.


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Feb. 7, 2000
February 12, 2000
1:00 p.m.
Mona Plummer Aquatic Center
Tempe, Ariz.
In-State Rivalry Renewed on Saturday in Tempe
The Arizona State men's and women's swimming and diving teams conclude their regular seasons on Saturday, Feb. 12 when they host Pac-10 foe Arizona beginning at 1:00 p.m. The meet will be contested in short-course meters. The 11th-ranked Sun Devil men have won four consecutive dual meets against #2 Arizona, including a 150-143 thriller in Tucson on Feb. 13, 1999. On the women's side UA, ranked second in the current College Swimming Coaches Association Poll, extended their winning streak over #18 ASU to five with its 181-108 victory last year.
Olympians Showcased at Mona Plummer Aquatic Center
When the Sun Devils and Wildcats renew aquaintances in the pool on Saturday, eight swimmers who competed at the 1996 Olympic Games, including five medalists, will be in competition. For ASU, Olympic record holder Attila Czene (200 individual medley) and silver medalist Anders Lyrbring (800 free relay) will be joined by senior Carolyn Adel and sophomore Riley Mants. Arizona features gold medalists Amanda Beard, Beth Botsford and Trina Jackson along with men's senior Ryk Neethling. In addition, Czene and UA's Ben Anderson - the top two 200 IM artists in the nation - will square off in a possible NCAA Championship preview.
Scouting the Wildcats
The Arizona men enter Saturday's dual meet with a 5-2 overall record following a 206-147 home loss to Texas on Jan. 28-29. The Wildcats return 12 All-Americans from 1999's squad which finished fifth at the NCAA's including Neethling, the reigning Division I Swimmer of the Year. Four-time NCAA champion Denali Knapp leads the UA women (8-2), who defeated Texas 247-106 last time out. Knapp is one of 11 returning All-Americans from last year's fourth place NCAA squad.
ASU Returns Home After Tour of Grand Canyon State
The Arizona State women will return to action for the first time since Sunday, Jan. 30, when they defeated Northern Arizona 139-99 in Flagstaff. Earlier that weekend, both ASU squads were in Tucson competing against Texas. The Sun Devil women (4-4) pulled to within eight points of #12 UT after the second of three sessions, but ultimately fell 190.5-162.5. ASU sophomore Sarah Baham continued her dominance in the butterfly events, winning both the 100 (55.63) and 200 (2:01.39) yard events. Meanwhile Adel and Mants posted sweeps in the IM and breaststroke events, respectively. In men's action, top-ranked Texas recorded a 206-147 win over the Devils (2-6). Czene led the Arizona State offensive by winning three events in NCAA consideration time, including the 200 IM (1:48.25), 200 fly (1:47.90) and 200 free (1:38.61). The Sun Devil divers had a highly productive weekend, recording a collective 13 NCAA Zone qualifying scores.
Several Devils NCAA-Bound
Four Arizona State swimmers have already assured themselves of a spot at the 2000 NCAA Championships by virtue of automatic qualifying performances this season. Sarah Baham has posted sub-NCAA times in both the 100 and 200 butterfly, including her school record 1:58.70 mark at Cal on Jan. 13. Riley Mants and Carolyn Adel will take their shot at national titles in the 200 breast and 400 IM, respectively, by virtue of their showings at the Texas Invitational. At the same meet Anders Lyrbring qualified in 200 freestyle competition. In addition, 10 ASU men and four relay teams have notched a combined 25 NCAA consideration times, while on the women's side five individuals and three relay squads have recorded 13 times which will receive NCAA consideration.


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It is necessary for us to learn from others' mistakes. You will not live long enough to make them all yourself.
Hyman Rickover (1900 - 1986)
Contributed by: Zaady
The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.
Source: quote is from Tzu Sun
Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous patience.
If you are going to sin, sin against God, not the bureaucracy. God will forgive you but the bureaucracy won't.
Trying to make things work in government is sometimes like trying to sew a button on a custard pie.
Half-truths are like half a brick - they can be thrown farther.
Good ideas and innovations must be driven into existence by courage and patience.
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Went to the local gun shop this weekend just to brouse. One of the guns I looked at was a Springfield 1911 GI. I liked the price and the Springfield name.
I was supprised to see engraved on the bottom of the dust cover Made In Brazil.
I know the XDs are made in Croatia, I have an XD .45. I always thought the 1911s were made in USA by Springfield. Maybe some of their 1911s are but apparently not the GI model.
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New York Jets GM and UMass alum Mike Tannenbaum was on Ruocco and Lundberg on ESPN Radio 1050 in New York on Tuesday talking about Jets training camp and several player personnel topics. Among those, Tannenbaum pointed out former UMass lineman Vladimir Ducasse as someone that could surprise everyone this season and also spoke about the contract situation with former Minuteman and free agent safety James Ihedigbo. Follow the link above and go to the 8:00 mark for Ducasse and 8:45 for Ihedigbo.
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Worms are legless, ground-dwelling, soft-bodied insects that live in soil. Worms come in a variety of colors and sizes but their basic line-like shape remains largely the same throughout the spectrum of the species. Worms are absolutely essential to the ecosystem. They do a lot to keep the plants that grow in soil healthy and so the presence of worms is very important to gardeners. Worms are also an excellent source of food to many species of birds; most people have probably seen a robin digging a worm out of the ground at least once! Worms are also frequently used by human beings as bait on fishing lines intended to hook fish. In certain parts of China and New Zealand people eat worms too!
Below are some facts about worms:
• Worms have no eyes, legs, or arms. Interestingly, although they have no eyes, worms can sense light and will typically move away from it.
• There are over 2,700 different kinds of earthworms in the world.
• One acre of land might contain over one million worms!
• In South Africa a 22 foot long earthworm was found! Some of these very large worms can live to be 50 years old although most worms have a lifecycle of about 15 years.
• Worms breathe through their skin and they come to the earth's surface when it rains because they need oxygen to breathe. They would drown if they stayed in the soil.


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Head to Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 U.S. 17 North, for the 10th annual Classy-Chassis Car Show and Arts & Crafts Market.
The event, to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12, features vintage vehicles, food, music and a flea market that includes fine art, photography, woodwork, jewelry and more.
Admission: Free.
Details: www.poplargrove.org.
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Zhongtian Hotel is a deluxe foreign-related hotel, with about 3 minutes' driving to railway station and 25 minutes to airport. It provides various deluxe rooms, banquet hall, restaurant and meeting rooms.
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Is it the end of the world?
Is December 21, 2012 the end of the world? The Mayan calendar says as much.
Many around the world fear the end has come, and they are preparing for it. Writing for the Associated Press (12/11/12), Jack Chang notes: "[T]housands are getting ready for what they think is going to be a fateful day."
He adds: "The Maya didn't say much about what would happen next, after a 5,125-year cycle known as the Long Count comes to an end. So into that void have rushed occult writers, bloggers and New Age visionaries foreseeing all manner of monumental change, from doomsday to a new age of enlightenment."
Chang notes, "Even the U.S. space agency NASA intervened earlier this month, posting a nearly hour-long YouTube video debunking apocalyptic points, one by one."
Chang quotes one descendant of the Maya who views December 21 not with hype or dread, but rather as opportunity for renewal. Jose Manrique Esquivel says: "For us, this Dec. 21 is the end of a great era and also the beginning of a new era. We renew our beliefs. We renew a host of things that surround us."
Some of the plans of preparation for the December 21 day include preparing for all the tourists. "Mass tribal drumming, circles of energy and ritual dancing are also planned."
Meanwhile, the Vatican is reassuring their followers that the world will not end on that day. The Associated Press (again, 12/11/12) notes: "The Vatican's top astronomer has some assurances to offer: The world won't be ending in about two weeks, despite predictions to the contrary." The astronomer said of the Mayan prophecy: "[I]t's not even worth discussing."
It's tempting to be snug over the prophecy not being fulfilled. But we as Christians shouldn't gloat. We have had more than our share of major false prophecies that ended up not being fulfilled.
Christianity teaches that history is linear, not circular. Christ divided time in half. B.C. (Before Christ) and A.D. (Anno Domini, "in the year of our Lord," so, for instance, the U.S. Constitution is signed "in the year of our Lord" 1787).
The politically correct folk now refer to these distinctions as BCE and CE. No, that doesn't mean Before the Christian Era or Christian Era -- although it could because the Christian era still defines the date in question. (The C stands for the word "Common.") But how is time reckoned in the so-called "Common Era"? The birth of Jesus (which was most likely during the winter of 5-4 B.C.).
The idea of the world coming to an end gets back to teaching from Jesus Himself and the apostles. He talked about His return as a day of reckoning, as a day of accountability.
Tragically, at various times during church history (and even in our own time), many professing Christians have speculated about the day or time of His return and have given the church a collective black-eye for it. The end of the world on such-and-such a date? Been there, done that.
Consider, for example, what happened when the year 999 was drawing to a close, before the ushering in of A.D. 1000. Thousands crammed into St. Peter's in Rome, awaiting the momentary end of the world had come — since 1000 years were over from the time Jesus had come to earth.
Richard Erdoes, author of A.D. 1000, describes it this way: "On the last day of the year 999, according to an ancient chronicle, the old basilica of St. Peter's at Rome was thronged with a mass of weeping and trembling worshippers awaiting the end of the world. This was the dreaded eve of the millennium, the Day of Wrath when the earth would dissolve into ashes. Many of those present had given away all of their possessions to the poor — lands, homes, and household goods — in order to assure for themselves forgiveness for their trespasses at the Last Judgment and a good place in heaven near the footstool of the Almighty" (p. 194).


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Lois Murray, Ellen Schneider, Pat Gross and Rev. Kathy Henry from the Mattapoisett Congregational Church attended the Oberammergau Passion Play during a trip to Germany and Austria in June. The play has been produced by the townspeople of Oberammergau every 10 years since 1633. Photo courtesy of Ellen Schneider.
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Wandering Wanderer Alan Bare recently enjoyed a trip to Wavre, Belgium. Mr. Bare remembered to take a copy of The Wanderer with him! Photo courtesy of Alan Bare.
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Marina Wurl, left, and Greg Wurl, right, both Mattapoisett residents, went on a 10-day Kenya Relief trip in June 2010 to help with medical needs and an orphanage in the impoverished village of Migori, Kenya. The couple described the trip as life changing, and Mr. Wurl said, "one person really can make a difference". Photo courtesy of the Wurl family.
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These ladies of the 80s had a great time at the May 1 Cape Relay and made sure they took a copy of the Wanderer with them. Back row, left to right: Laurie Buler, Holly Clancy, Kim Aguiar, Patty Correia, Nicole Kelly, Amy Gaitane, Jen Achorn, Trisha Costa, and Tammy Ferreira. Front row, left to right: Jill Houck, Tammy LaPierre, and Sally Shay. Photo courtesy of Sally Shay.
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Hayden Duke (age 7) and Jonah Duke (age 5) taken during their spring break vacation to Legoland in Carlsbad, CA. Both are students at Center School n Mattapoisett. In addition to Legoland, the boys visited the San Diego Zoo, the beaches and the desert while in California.
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The wheel deal
Amarillo's Regina Blye gets around in a wheelchair, but she is hardly disabled.
Blye was named Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2003 on April 6 in San Antonio. It is a national honor presented by the Ms. Wheelchair America Program Inc.
The award represents the capabilities and resources of movers and shakers who move in a nontraditional way.
Blye, a morning news producer at KVII-TV, will be moving around quite a bit after winning the prestigious title that focuses on public awareness of individuals with mobility impairments.
Blye, who credited her speech for putting her over the top in the competition, was to have spoken Saturday in Austin during the presentation of the Barbara Jordan Award, named in honor of another "disabled" person who did not let her condition inhibit her life or accomplishments.
Blye has numerous responsibilities and engagements in the future. She also will compete in the Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant, scheduled July 30-Aug. 4 in Maryland.
We offer Blye our congratulations along with thanks for providing inspiration that being "disabled" doesn't disable a person's ambition or dedication.
A waste of energy?
The race for governor in New Mexico is heating up, and security could be a hot topic for Democratic front-runner Bill Richardson.
Richardson, the former U.S. energy secretary, is touting his support for a state homeland security director.
The proposal has been scoffed at by Lt. Gov. Walter Bradley of Clovis, one of three candidates for the GOP nomination.
Republican state Reps. Rob Burpo and John Sanchez, also vying for the GOP spot, have been less than enthusiastic about Richardson's idea.
If it was any candidate other than Richardson, the creation of a state homeland security director probably would receive more bipartisan support.
Richardson's checkered past regarding security at Los Alamos National Laboratory that earned him national criticism during his Washington tenure is the primary obstacle.
However, Richardson's past shouldn't prevent consideration of a major security initiative that could prevent future problems or even tragedy.
Sanchez described Richardson's security remarks as "almost hypocritical" considering Richardson's "track record."
New Mexico is home to several facilities that have unique security concerns, such as Los Alamos, White Sands Missile Range, and nuclear waste dumps, such as the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad.
Politics should not prevent state government officials from addressing these security issues in a new light.
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The term SARATSO refers to evidence-based, state authorized risk assessment tools used for evaluating sex offenders. State law established the SARATSO (State Authorized Risk Assessment Tool for Sex Offenders) Review Committee, to consider the selection of the risk assessment tools for California. Research shows that the most accurate way of predicting whether a sex offender will reoffend is by utilizing a validated risk assessment instrument.
What is the Containment Model?
A collaborative approach to sex offender management, known as the Containment Model, is used in California. Communication and collaboration among the supervising officer, treatment provider, and polygraph examiner are the heart of this model, which relies on ongoing communication about risk.
In September 2013 the SARATSO Committee selected a new dynamic risk tool, the Stable-2007/Acute-2007. Certified treatment providers must continue to use the previous dynamic instrument, the SRA-FVL, until being trained by a SARATSO-approved trainer in 2013-2014 on the Stable-2007/Acute-2007.
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Following the platinum selling success of Soldier of Love, Sade announces their highly anticipated return to the world's stage. The North American leg begins in June 2011 and will hit Los Angeles in August 2011. Tickets go on sale in select markets beginning October 16th at LiveNation.com with additional dates to be announced soon.
Sade will perform songs from their collection of timeless hits including songs from their critically acclaimed album, Soldier of Love which secured the # 1 album spot upon its release in February. Selling over a million copies to-date, Soldier of Love spent three weeks in the number one spot taking its rightful place among the collection of iconic Sade albums.
Sade will perform over 50 concerts in top arenas across North America, in an effort to reach her vast and loyal fan base. Their classic sound set to haunting, unmistakable vocals creates the most intimate of concert experiences in a way that only an unforgettable Sade performance can. Sade performed for more than 1,000,000 fans during her last tour in 2001.
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Cover your gray roots fast with three in-a-pinch fixes that work.
The fastest root route is temporary hair color, applied with a wand (some colorists say water-resistant mascara works just as well for brunettes). But keep your fingers out of your hair: Like eye makeup, this type of dye can smudge and wipe off.
Try: Avon Advance Techniques Grey Root Touch-Up ($5)
Color is combed in to cover grays, and roots look touched up and like new.
Spritz on shine spray; brush hair into a ponytail. The serum darkens your overall hue, cutting the roots-to-hair contrast. Pulling the hair back also hides your part where regrowth is obvious.
Try: Garnier Fructis Color Shield Shine Spray ($6.29) and Mason Pearson Handy Bristle Brush ($170; beauty.com).
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This is Diamond's equivalent of, say, one of Barbra Streisand's Broadway albums. Come to think of it, it's Broadway that Diamond is returning to as well; specifically, the corner of 49th Street, where he and many others turned out songs for music publishers. Some of these songs were written there; most were only in the spirit of that modern Tin Pan Alley. Handling the work of his then-rivals, such as "Spanish Harlem," "A Groovy Kind of Love," and "River Deep -- Mountain High," Diamond adopts his usual hammy style (he always sounds like he thinks he's a much better singer than he is). Peter Asher patented a neo-'60s production style in crafting oldies for Linda Ronstadt in the '70s, and he does the same thing here, which is only to say that the album is not as overproduced as some of Diamond's recent albums, not that Asher's versions are any competition to Phil Spector's originals. Actually, this record sounds exactly like you would expect it to: just call to mind a familiar song like "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and imagine what it would sound like if Neil Diamond sang it. While this is clearly a holding action from the point of view of Diamond's recording career, fans can decide for themselves whether it's valid and, perhaps more problematic, necessary. You pays your money... William Ruhlmann, Rovi
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- Release Date: April 1, 2008
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The OU Athletics Department is approached to support thousands of worthwhile charitable causes and events each year. We make every effort to accommodate as many requests as possible. However, due to the number of requests the Sooners receive on a monthly basis, we are simply unable to accommodate all requests that fit our guidelines.
All requests will be limited to non-profit organizations that are approved by the OU Athletics Compliance Department. No individual requests will be fulfilled.
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Posters & Schedule CardsAthletics Department produces promotional posters and schedule cards for�Sooner teams throughout the year. These�items are available free of charge at locations within the OU Athletics Department on the Norman campus and can also be requested by mail for Sooner fans outside the area (see mailing instructions below).�
Option 1 - Available at DepartmentPosters�and schedule cards are available at kiosks inside the OU Athletics Ticket Office under the Asp Avenue parking facility immediately west of Gaylord Family�- Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. An additional kiosk is located�inside the main entrance to the McClendon Center for Intercollegiate Athletics (first floor, north end zone stadium entrance). Selected items may also be available at the�Legends Lobby in the Barry Switzer Center, at the Lloyd Noble Center business office and at various athletics facilities and campus buildings.
Option 2 - Available by MailThe OU Athletics Department has a limited�supply of�sport-specific posters and schedule cards available for fans outside the area. Please identify which posters or schedule cards you are requesting on a slip of paper and add in mailing tube.
- Buy a USPS-approved mailing tube (must be at least 18" long).
- At the post office,�pay for shipping to the Athletics Department, plus the return postage sticker (both should be the same amount).
- Insert stickers with (1) your return address and (2)�prepaid postage into the tube. These will be used to mail tube back to you.
- Insert slip of paper indicating which�posters you are requesting.
- Mail tube to this address:
OU Athletics Marketing Department
Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
180 W Brooks
Norman, OK 73019
Important Notes
- Do not send cash, checks or any other form of payment in the tube. Only the prepaid postage sticker will be accepted.
- Tubes arriving without both the prepaid postage sticker and the return address sticker will not be honored.


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With Christmas just around the corner (only 24 days to go) and the weather suitably wintery at last (I've just seen pictures of the County ground at Worcester frozen like an ice rink) my thoughts can't help wandering to warmer times and places.
The Asa Wright centre in Trinidad is my vision of Eden and right now I can picture the lush green valley sweeping down from the wooden verandah where I spent so many happy hours watching a host of humming birds. They were always busy and active except when we got an occasional downpour.
Downpours in Trinidad in June are violent affairs. If you get caught out in one of them you really do feel as if you've been lashed. Fortunately, they seldom last for more than 20 minutes and the sun's so hot afterwards you dry out quickly.
Instead of hiding from the storms White-chested Emerald hummingbirds liked to treat the downpours as though they were a kind of spa treatment. They'd offer themselves up to the lashing rain wings spread and eyes shut. And once the sun came out dry themselves off with a similar sense of joy.
Maybe there's a message for us in these difficult times. Maybe we should regard tough conditions as a scourging Spa treatment that helps to prepare us for a better time in the sun.
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Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente will take on Club Santos Laguna at the TSM Corona Stadium on Friday during week 7 action of the Clausura 2014 of La Liga MX. The Aztec dogs are looking to earn their first away win of the season.
So far Xolos have won three home games and drawn on one occasion. They began the Clausura 2014 season with a 0-0 at the Jalisco Stadium. However, that is the only positive result they've had on the road. Xolos fell 2-1 to Pachuca, then suffered a major blow against Pumas UNAM at the Olimpico Universitario Stadium losing 3-0.
At the Caliente Stadium the dogs have maintained a perfect record with three wins. So far Xolos have extended their undefeated home streak; one that dates back to April 20, 2013. But they have not had any luck as an away team. In fact, other than winning several Copa Libertadores and CONCACAF Champions League games, the last time Xolos won an away league game was Jan. 20, 2013.
There have been five games between the two squads. What is memorable for the Aztec dogs is that their first win came against Santos, a 3-1 at the TSM Corona in the Apertura 2011, was their first victory in La Liga MX. Since then Xolos have lost one, and drawn on three occasions.
Xolos coach Cesar Farias had the opportunity to train his team in Torreon on Thursday doing the final preparations for the upcoming match. This is the first time that Farias will face Pedro Caixinha on the pitch. So Far Caixinha has only managed two draws against Tijuana.
During the match, goalkeeper Cirilo Saucedo will be playing in his 300th game in the Mexican league. He began his career with Leon FC in Primera A, but ascended after joining Dorados de Sinaloa in 2004. He passed through Tigres UANL and Indios de Juarez before transferring to Tijuana. With the rojinegros he has participated in 108 games, including CONCACAF Champions League and Copa Libertadores.
Tijuana currently sits in the 7th position on the league table with 10 points. They are currently in playoff position, and will be playing the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League in March.
Xolos will take on Santos on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014 at the 7:30 pm PST at the TSM Corona Stadium.


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Fro-Yo for Dogs; Cheap Chains Taking Over City
Gelato is gaining popularity in the U.S., a six-foot-long zucchini grows in Queens, and more from our glance at the morning headlines.
• For those dog owners who feel guilty every time they tie up their pooch outside a Pinkberry, Yoghund offers fro-yo goodness specifically made for canines. [NYP]
• If the New York Sun folds at the end of this month, one of the city's big food sections will disappear along with it. [NYS]
• Gelato may not be the new ice cream just yet, but it's gaining popularity from coast to coast. [NYT]
• Expect to see a lot more low-cost food chains filling the city's storefronts in the near future, including Bruegger's Bagels, which returns to Manhattan after a decade-long absence. [NYS]
• A Queens woman is growing a six-foot-long zucchini in her backyard, but there's no word yet on how it will be devoured. [NYDN]


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In a country where $17.5 trillion dollar deficits don't raise an eye, perhaps Obamacare exchanges that cost four states nearly a half-billion dollars in federal money no big deal with administration the American people have got.
That was the word Sunday. Should more be spent to build their own state Obamacare exchanges or collect even more federal dollars is the question according to Politico.
At present, the federal system provides for 36 states. That is billions more than ever expected (surprised?). Then there are state exchanges that define the word "mess." They include Massachusetts, Oregon, Nevada and Maryland - all considered failures.
The government now picks up their tab writing them checks to give them a second chance, or dump them in the federal website to handle Obamacare plans.
Those "notorious four" have already used $474 million to build their own healthcare exchanges. The massive deficit will rise even higher with the news Minnesota and Hawaii are about to wave the white flag.
Unbelievably, The Kaiser Family Foundation has estimated the federal government has actually approved $4.698 billion since 2011 for states to create their own exchanges. It is as if the federal government is using other people's money to burn. Oops, they are.
Oregon is the best example of total incompetence. The state health care exchange has been cursed with continual glitches (including the people running it) since it opened last Oct. 1. In April, the "Cover Oregon" board decided to heap their failure onto the federal government after going through four head administrators. By that time, $303 million had been spent.
Oregon's online system never went live. "Cover Oregon" and the site's vendor that built it, Oracle Corp., have been unable to work out all the glitches. Paper processing alone has cost the state government $7 million, in addition to $134 million in federal funding paid to Oracle. Final number of enrollees? Zero.
Massachusetts isn't much different. Officials want to build a new site from scratch while using the federal exchange as a backup. Politico reports it would cost more than $120 million, added to the $170 million that has already been awarded.
Nevada has already spent $51 million out of the $90 million in would be extremely difficult to salvage the state site's flaws. Their own Senator Harry Reid blames Xerox for the errors. That sounds about right coming from the Pa Kettle look-a-like.
Maryland officials knew early the website was a mess. The Maryland Health Connection was allocated $170 million like it was ice cream money. They later announced they would not be able to launch, reports the Washington Post.
State exchange problems will indeed continue to cause political headaches issues. But if you ask politicians used to squandering billions in taxpayer money like the Queen of Obamacare, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, they are far too busy warding off another Benghazi investigation calling the murder of four Americans a done deal that has been thoroughly investigated.
Where is the national anger over the billions wasted? The Republican National Committee has filed public-records requests in Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Oregon seeking information about compensation and vacation time for the state exchange directors, many of whom have resigned, reports The New York Times.
No one actually thought any Democrats had the guts to do this, did they? Five states have Democratic governors whose terms end this year, and three of the state leaders, Gov. Neil Abercrombie of Hawaii, Gov. Mark Dayton of Minnesota, and Gov. John Kitzhaber of Oregon have launched re-election bids. In Nevada, the only state with a Republican leader to build its own exchange, Gov. Brian Sandoval is also seeking reelection.
Again the question becomes, when will Americans say enough is enough with their hard-earned money?
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By MrDGrobler on Dec 10, 2007
What has this blog to do with Sun? Well, I work for Sun. That's already a good start. And then I like stereotypes. 'White men can't jump' is a good one. So I like basketball, a lot, I also like sports in general. Both are indeed a big problem when you work in engineering like I do.
Hardly anybody cares about sports. Just an example: Last year we had the soccer (football) ((fussball)) world championships in Germany. Part of the Sun Ray engineering (my group) is located in Hamburg, so am I. Guess what, people in my team didn't know when the German team had been playing, haven't been interested in watching a single match and just loved to stay in front of their Sun Ray and continue coding or do any other useful stuff that is not sport.
If you like sports, you might understand how difficult it is coming into the office after watching a great match the previous night, and you want to share your opinion with your colleagues and ... nothing.
Only comments like, "Oh I missed this one" or "Really, no I had to fix this interesting bug" or just nothing, not even feeling sorry for you.
So maybe this blog could also be titled as "Engineers Hate Sports". As said, I like stereotypes. Bringing this a bit closer to my work, another stereotype is "Sun can't do software". I like this one, because I'm in software and it keeps me motivated each and everyday, to prove it wrong.
What you can expect from me, a bit on my work around Desktop Virtualization, around Sun Ray, Secure Global Desktop, a bit on sports, and stereotypes. And just on a side note, the last 2 MVPs in the NBA are white men. So there is hope even if you can not jump.


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Palm Treo Pro to be built by HTC
If you've seen the awesomely sexy new Palm Treo Pro which was officially announced recently, then you've probably already wondered, "How the hey was Palm ever able to build a device like that?" The answer: they didn't.
Turns out, HTC is the company behind the production of the Palm Treo Pro, in a deal similar to its agreement with Sony Ericsson to manufacture the still-upcoming WinMo-powered Xperia X1. At least that's what several unnamed sources are saying.
HTC's experience manufacturing Windows Mobile-based smartphones is the main reason Palm selected the company to manufacture the smartphone for it, even thought they are competitors in the market. The smartphone is expected to launched in September this year.
Neither HTC nor Palm has confirmed this bit of intriguing news, but if anything, it answers a few questions. Palm probably admitted to itself in-house that they needed help in designing their next kick-ass device, and ended up striking a deal with fellow smartphone-making competitor High Tech Computer, or HTC.
That doesn't mean we'll stop seeing any more Touch Diamond descendants from HTC from now on, because the company says its own-brand devices will still be the main focus. Well, at least the manufacturers are getting along quite nicely. And that's a good thing.
Via DigiTimes


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Tuesday Five at 5 is so metal, you might wanna stay away from magnets when you tune in.
The Indiecision Five at 5 is our attempt at sharing our musical tastes with you, and showcasing music from around the world. Each weekday at 5pm sharp, one NH7 writer or staffer will bring you five songs he/she is listening to on the day. Nikhil Udupa makes the rules today. Now shut up and listen.
1. Killswitch Engage – 'In Due Time'
Killswitch Engage over the years have come to define the archetypal American Metalcore sound – a perfect balance of melody and brutality in instrumentation as well as vocals. Things just got better with the band announcing that they have reunited with their original vocalist Jesse Leach. It's news thats polarized new and old fans, but all the arguments have been put to rest with the release of their new song 'In Due Time', off their upcoming album Disarm the Descent. This song showcases the Jesse Leachs dual vocal abilities to the fullest. Typically Killswitch – clean choruses, chugging riffs and the perfect length
2. Soilwork – 'Long Live The Misanthrope'
The Gothenburg metal titans don't seem to be in the mood of fading out. They are expected to be out with their 9th album The Living Infinite. They released a new song from this called 'Long Live The Misanthrope'. To be honest – the song is a disappointment. Mediocre is the word. It isn't bad – it's just mediocre. Soilwork is a band that shouldn't be mediocre. Maybe it's boredom. I dont really know. Dirk Verbeuren still slays though
3. Zhao Zhe – '1911′
Traditional Chinese instruments have always had an epic/lush/emotional sound (think background scores to lone horseman riding across the valleys of China in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon). Mainly 'cause they have really cool sounding instruments, particularly the horse headed fiddle and the guqin. The guqin is a 7-stringed instrument (musical assassins in Kung Fu Hustle? Remember the thing they had? Yes, that) which dates back to Ancient China. It's been given a fairly contemporary twist by the post rock band Zhao Zhe who make it the focal point of their album 1911. This album came out sometime last year and has been a more or less constant feature on my playlist. The album sounds suitably bleak and is a perfect companion to lonely sober nights. Listen to the whole album, 'cause I don't know how to pronounce the song names anyway.
4. Terror – 'Live By The Code'
My favorite manic hardcore bunch is back with a new album. FUCKING CELEBRATE! Terror puts out the title track from their new album Live By The Code, expected sometime in April. Straight balls-to-the-wall hardcore. Absolutely manic energy that makes you want to trample around everyone around you. Watch the video. How can you NOT be inspired?
5. Kvelertak – 'Bruane Brenn'
Rock 'n' roll-inspired punk from Norway anyone? Well, apparently corpse paint is not the only in thing up there in the frigid North. Unpronounceable hipster-metal darlings Kvelertak released their second album Meir and the first extremely fun single from this album is 'Bruane Brenn' . This band owes a lot of their sound to obvious inspirations from Kylesa and Baroness (Is it me or every other "new" sound adopted by metal bands sounds like a Baroness B-side?) The video uses the age-old technique of having a song performed by kids. Boring video. Kick-ass song. Christian friendly too.
Check out previous editions of Five at 5 here, and stay tuned for more picks from NH7, Monday through Friday.


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CFTV: Shane Burnham talks tackles, line play
Chris Williams
Iowa State's defensive tackles coach Shane Burnham met with members of the media after Iowa State's Tuesday practice to discuss his group and the line for the 2012 season.
How have the Cyclones improved since 2009? Who is Burnham expecting big things from this fall?
Learn answers to these questions and more in this CFTV production.


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Oct. 17, 1997
Lady Raiders Begin Practice with Midnight Madness Celebration
Four starters return to help Tech in 1997-98
LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Texas Tech Lady Raiders will begin preparing for the 1997-98 basketball season by participating in the school's first-ever Midnight Madness.
Festivities begin tonight with a tailgate party at 8:00 p.m. in the east parking lot of the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum. The Coliseum doors will open at 9:30 p.m. with free food and drinks and a variety of activities available for fans. The Texas Tech women's and men's teams will be introduced at 11;35 p.m. and will begin practice with a scrimmage at 12:01 a.m. Lubbock's KLBK-TV is scheduled to televise the event live beginning at 11:35 p.m.
Head Coach Marsha Sharp enters her 16th year guiding the Lady Raiders. Tech will have 10 letterwinners and four starters returning from a squad that went 20-9 last season and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
All-America and Naismith candidate Alicia Thompson will lead Tech. Last season she led the team and the Big 12 Conference with 23.7 points and 9.9 rebounds per game. Thompson has already been chosen as a first team All-America in Street and Smith's College Basketball preseason edition. Other returning starters include All-Big 12 third team selection Rene Hanebutt, who led the conference in three-point field goal percentage with .449, Crystal Boles, the Big 12 leader and nations' seventh leading shot blocker last season, and Julie Lake, the Lady Raiders most accurate free throw shooter during the 1996-97 campaign.
"Alicia has the chance to be one of the very best basketball players in the country this year. She has proven she can score. I think we are going to be pretty balanced. I think we have a very strong inside game and our perimeter game will match that.," Sharp said.
The Lady Raider welcome four newcomers, three of which have garnered All-America honors. Junior college transfer Angie Braziel, a Kodak All-America and second team NJCAA All-American, joins Tech from South Plains College. A Western Junior College Athletic Conference Most Valuable Player and NJCAA All-America pick, Kyna Cosby comes to Tech from Howard College. Walk-on Kim Martinez, who played softball for the Red Raiders last season, was a Kodak All-America Honorable Mention pick in 1996 while playing at Sacramento City College. The lone freshman, is Katrisa O'Neal of Plainview High School, a first team All-State selection last season.
The Lady Raiders will conduct their first full workout on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Women's Gym. Practice will be open to the general public. Tech will open their 1997-98 season against the University of Texas-San Antonio in the UTSA Classic Tournament on Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. The Lady Raiders will open their home season on Dec. 6 against McNeese State at 2 p.m.


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Bronycon 2014 convention draws mostly adult male fans of 'My Little Pony' cartoon
(WBAL) "Bronycon 2014" is underway in Baltimore.
The convention draws thousands of "bronies", fans of the cartoon "My Little Pony" who also happen to mostly be adults...and male.
They say the "mane" attraction is the acceptance of other fans, surrounded by fun.
Source: http://bit.ly/1rX4ffs


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May 6, 2010
Glen Besa, (804) 387-6001
Kristina Johnson, (415) 977-5619
Virginia Offshore Oil Drilling Plans Suspended
Sierra Club Welcomes Reaction in Response to BP Oil Disaster
Richmond, Virginia – Today the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that it was temporarily suspending plans for an offshore oil and gas lease sale off the coast of Virginia while the investigation into the BP oil disaster continues.
Sierra Club Virginia Chapter Director Glen Besa issued the following statement:
"The Sierra Club welcomes the decision to put drilling plans on hold. The evidence that oil is dirty, deadly and dangerous is growing even now in the Gulf. This disaster should be a wake up call, a reminder of the costs of our dirty energy dependence.
"The time for clean energy is now, and we must embrace clean energy. The BP oil disaster requires that we reinstate the federal offshore drilling moratorium and adopt an aggressive plan to wean our country from our dirty fuel addiction.
"Enough is enough. It's time to take offshore drilling off the table for good and embrace clean energy."
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OK…it was inevitable that Universal, which now owns all of all the Beatles master recordings, was going to release all of their original American albums on CD (the first time by anyone) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the group's revolutionary U.S. debut.
The reissues include all 13 American albums released from 1964's "Meet The Beatles" through "Revolver" in 1966 (plus the 1970 "Hey Jude" compilation).
As for the original American releases, until the epic 1967 "Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," all Beatles American and British albums were very different.
The reason was obviously record company greed. The Beatles were the hottest recording act in the world, and Capitol Records, which originally refused to release their recordings, had an executive, Dave Dexter Jr., who oversaw The Beatles' U.S. album releases.
So, while British albums had 13 or 14 tracks, minus the hit single that preceded it, the American ones were usually only 11 tracks, including the singles' A & B sides. ("Yesterday and Today" actually featured six A's and B's).
The American "Hard Day's Night" album included only eight Beatles tracks, while "Help!" featured only seven. Both albums were padded with instrumental music from the film's soundtracks. While the former was actually acceptable, the latter was absolutely dreadful.
By doing the math, it's easy to see how Capitol was able to release more product (five albums in 1965 alone, plus the double documentary "The Beatles Story").
While The Beatles disapproved of the way their music was diced and sliced for the American market, they were powerless to stop it. They did try to show their displeasure by posing with cut-up raw meat for the cover of "Yesterday and Today." The original photo wasn't used, and became known as the infamous "Butcher Cover."
If the mixed-up, aborted song selection wasn't bad enough, Dexter did what would now be considered almost sacrilegious, adding reverb to some of their recordings like "I Feel Fine" and "She's A Woman," to make them sound more "American." However, to Dexter's credit, many people prefer his song selection for the U.S. "Rubber Soul," which led off with "I've Just Seen A Face." That was closer to the album's folk rock feel than the British album's opener "Drive My Car."
The 2009 box sets of all British Beatles albums presented the music in the format that they and producer George Martin intended. Also, the mono versions were the ones that both preferred. In fact, The Beatles didn't even show up for many of the stereo mixing sessions, as mono was the dominant format of the time.
These new U.S. reissues, while not the way they were envisioned, lets older fans relive the original albums as they remember them.
So, what do we have here? … No need to comment on the music. It's generally accepted that The Beatles produced in a relatively short recording career - less than eight years - the most important and influential music of the 20th Century.
Many fans have already complained that some of the mixes used on the CDs were actually taken from the very different-sounding British releases. Nevertheless - considering the first Beatles CDs released in 1987 were not remastered till then - it's great to have all of the Beatles' American CDs - containing the stereo and mono versions on the same CD - unlike the British ones for which the mono versions have only been available on the very expensive boxsets.
As for the packaging, which features cardboard mini replicas of the original albums right down to the inner sleeves advertising Capitol's new releases (as well as a "Butcher Cover"!), it's far superior to the British stereo CDs which, like most CDs now, are packed so tightly in cheap cardboard covers that they usually tear or cause the CDs to be finger printed in an attempt to remove them.
All of the music still sounds great, even by contemporary standards, and will probably be viewed the same way in another 50 years.


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In the following video, the focus is on the interior of the BMW 7-Series F01 facelift. Compared to the previous version, the passenger compartment has been slightly revised and features thinner and more comfortable seats, new coloured mood lighting and updated soundproofing. The navigation system is now using new 3D elements and a brand new speech recognition system that allows reading out messages and emails without taking the hands off the wheel.
Most of the changes, however, are external and concern the front end: the grilles have nine slats, instead of 12 and a larger chrome surround. New Adaptive LED Headlights and Corona light rings positioned on a larger air intake dominate the revised bumper.