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Since Valentine's Day is within two week, should I have a first date before Valentine's Day, then second date on Valentine's Day. That means I will be having two dates in two weeks? Or wait until Valentine's Day to set up a first date?
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Since Valentine's Day is within two week, should I have a first date before Valentine's Day, then second date on Valentine's Day. That means I will be having two dates in two weeks? Or wait until Valentine's Day to set up a first date?
I would do a first date before and the second date on Valentine's day. I feel like Valentine's Day first dates have the potential to be particularly more disastrous than just a normal first date. I think it puts more pressure to have the first date on any holiday. Plus, if you have fun on the first date you know the second one will probably be fun too.
I agree with the post above. You should definitely have a first date prior to Valentine's Day just to see if this guy is special enough to spend your Valentine's Day with. That is a special holiday and I believe it is only to be spent with someone that is special to you. If you go out with this guy for the first time on Valentine's Day and something goes terribly wrong then you'll regret it and possibly grow to hate Valentine's Day. You want that day to be remembered as something special, not a day where a horrific event took place. If you're feeling iffy about having two dates within two weeks--don't feel that way, there is nothing wrong with that; you'll have a great time and be glad you decided to have two dates. Good luck with what ever you decide to do.
Definitely don't have the first date on Valentine's Day.
Heck, do you never need to have the second date on V-Day? Make it the day before or day after so there's not too much pressure if you really want to have two dates in two weeks (which isn't too many by a lot of people's standards, so it's up to you).
Definitely do your first date before Valentine's Day. That could just put so much pressure on your date and what your relationship means. I say get the first date awkwardness out of the way before going into V-Day madness. Restaurants are super crowded that day too so you should really make your reservations right about now. Have fun!
Today I asked the girl out and asked her if she is available on Saturday. She said is she busy studying. I'm wondering, this is first week of school and there aren't many homework to do, if at all. She is the kind of girl that studies a lot though.
Is she really interested in me or not?
Did you suggest another day? Or did she seem interested otherwise.
She may very well be studying, so don't immediately think that's a blowoff.
How does she act around you? What exactly did she say? I think you should wait a little and ask her out again. If she studies a lot it's very possible she didn't lie about being busy.
Think it this way---if you plan and date before valentine day and suppose, just suppose you do not like it, you would still have an opportunity to have another date on valentine ;) At least your valentine day would be saved from being a complete disaster. Valentine day is surely a special day to be spent with someone really special. Do not risk it for a new date. I suggest planning a date before valentine day this would make you understand him better to make understand whether or not you would like to spend your valentine day with. Although two dates in two weeks can be a little excess for most of the people but it is absolutely fine to be a bit adventurous. Good luck and have fun! And yes, do not forget to keep us updated on how it was? Did you had two separate dates or have been lucky to date same person for two weeks.


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The L1E provided guidance to the Block D and was equipped with television cameras that viewed the behavior of the Block D stage propellants under zero-G conditions. Probably included a dummy descent module (not recovered).
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Nine different UA programs, including two NCAA Championship teams and one national runner-up squad, were represented on the annual honor roll
Duckworth and Torkse turn in best times of their careers
Six athletes are presently positioned in the top 25 in their respective events
Team to participate in its third outdoor meet of the season
The Crimson Tide currently boasts 10 peformances ranked in the top 25 this season
Career Bests 100 meters - 12.27 200 meters - 22.51 60-meter hurdles - 8.55 100-meter hurdles - 13.56 Long jump - 19-6.5
Senior (2011-12)Outdoor SeasonMarked a wind-aided 14.36 in the 100-meter hurdles for a seventh-place finish at the Ole Miss Invitational ... runner-up in 100-meter hurdles at Alabama Relays with a time of 13.76 ... timed a 17.20 in the 100-meter hurdles to finish 26th at the Bulls Invitational.
Indoor SeasonSet a season-best in the 60-meter hurldes at High Tide Qualifier with an 8.62 ... marked an 8.78 in 60-meter hurdles at SEC Championships ... completed an 8.86 in 60-meter hurdles at texas A&M Invitational ... ran an 8.77 in the 60-meter hurdles at the New Balance Invitational ... timed a 9.17 in the 60-meter hurdles at Auburn Invitational.
Junior (2010-11)Outdoor SeasonWas a member of the team's 4x100-meter and 4x100-meter shuttle hurdle relay teams ... finished 21st in the long jump at the SEC Championships with a jump of 18-2.25 ... helped the shuttle hurdle relay team win the event at the Drake Relays with a time of 54.27 ... was part of a season-best 4x100-meter relay time of 45.81 at the Mississippi Open.Indoor SeasonWas 14th in the preliminaries at the SEC Championships in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.70 ... had a season and personal best 60-meter hurdle time of 8.55 at the adidas Classic to finish fifth ... also competed once in the long jump, recording a mark of 17-9.5 to finish 27th.
Sophomore (2009-10)Competed in the long jump at the SEC Indoor Championships ... finished third in the 100m hurdles, fourth in the 4x100m relay and sixth in the long jump at the Alabama Relays ... Drake Relays Champion in the 4x100m shuttle hurdle relay posting a time of 54.49 ... finished fourth in the 4x100m relay at the SEC Championships posting a time of 45.26 ... finished eighth in the 4x100m relay at the NCAA Eastern Regionals ... competed in the 4x100m relay at the NCAA Championship. Freshman (2008-09)Finished 10th at the SEC Indoor Championships in the long jump with a leap of 18-9 1/4...season-best mark in the long jump came at the Clemson Invitational where she jumped 19-5 1/2 to finish second...posted a 200m time of 25.29 at the Rod McCravy Memorial...ran a career-best time of 8.73 in the 60m hurdles at the Clemson Invitational...finished seventh (13.85) in the 100m hurdles and 13th (17-10 1/4) in the long jump at the SEC Outdoor Championships as well as fifth in the 4x100m relay (45.51)...posted a personal-best time of 13.56 in the 100m hurdles prelims at the SEC Championships...earned two All-Mideast Region honors by finishing seventh (13.60) in the 100m hurdles and fourth (45.21) in the 4x100m relay at the Mideast Regional...Drake Relays Champion in the 4x100m shuttle hurdle relay posting a time of 55.91...finished third (13.83) in the 100m hurdles at the Mississippi Open...competed at the USA Junior National Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 100m hurdles.Prep and PersonalCoached by Mary Domitrovitch...MAC Champions in 2006...State Champion in the long jump in 2006 and 2007...holds the district and regional record in the long jump...finished second in the 60m dash at the Indoor State Championships...named team MVP 2005-08...named 2005 Gatorade Athlete of the Year...holds the school record in the long jump, 100m and 200m...also played basketball and soccer and was First Team All-MAC in 2005...four-year letter winner in soccer...senior class officer on the Executive Committee...member of Young Leaders...member of the Youngstown Striders/Ohio Flyers club team coached by David Townsend...named All-American in the long jump 2005-08...placed fourth in the long jump at the 2007 Nike Outdoor Championships...regional record holder in the long jump at the intermediate level...placed seventh at the 2005 USATF Championships in the long jump...placed second in the long jump at the Midwest Meet of Champions...placed sixth at the 2006 Nike Indoor Nationals in the long jump and ninth in the 4x100m relay in 2005...Parents: Joseph and Florence Frimpong...Siblings: Kwasi, Kwabena (Rick) and Anna...Birthday: June 17, 1990...Majoring in Broadcast Journalism.


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NOLO Georgia, Nolo Contendere Georgia, No Contest PleaJune 17, 2011
A Georgia NOLO Plea is treated like a Guilty Plea, but has some benefits including license suspension, license points and civil matters.
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This article is for informational purposes only. If you have already concluded your case, please call your original attorney or a lawyer in the conviction county if you have any questions about your particular case.
If you have a question on how your old case is being reported, you may want to contact the conviction county's Clerk of Court and also run your own background check at your local Sheriff's Office.
Nolo or No Contest plea is essentially a guilty plea by another name. Probably the best use of a Nolo plea in Georgia is for a Marijuana Possession of less than one ounce, various driving infractions or avoiding an admission in a civil case.
In regards to a Nolo Georgia plea on a Marijuana Possession of less than one ounce, usually a Nolo plea, completion of DUI School and the payment of a fine will allow a defendant to have their probation terminate early or go non-reporting. This is an alternative that many choose when not wanting to do the conditions required in a Conditional Discharge. A Nolo Georgia plea and completion of DUI School will save a defendant's license on a Marijuana Possession of less than one ounce case. (Almost all drug offenses in Georgia result in a license suspension, even if not driving.)
A Nolo Georgia plea for many driving offenses is an option depending on the charge, and the age of the driver. The benefits of a Nolo plea on a Georgia Traffic Ticket could potentially be that no points are assessed and it may make it harder for a car insurance company to become aware of the infraction. Please note a Nolo plea never prevents a commercial disqualification.
Additionally, a No Contest Plea is not an admission of guilt and cannot be used in a civil case against the defendant as an admission. For example, simply paying a Running a Stop Sign ticket can generally be used as an admission in a Georgia Personal Injury Lawsuit stemming from the accident. If a Nolo is allowed, it is not a Civil Lawsuit admission of the violation.
In any attempt to plea No Contest or Nolo, the judge must approve the plea. A Nolo plea in Georgia can only be used every 5 years. Almost all judges only allow one Nolo per person every five years, some judges allow a Nolo of different charges, so long as not the same charge. Once at the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), the DDS may not honor an improper granting of a Nolo.
About the author: John Breakfield is an attorney with Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys in Gainesville, Georgia and handles matters regarding Georgia Criminal Defense and Criminal Case Sentencing. The law office of Breakfield & Associates, Attorneys can assist clients on expungements Northeast Georgia or other criminal defense matters through out Georgia.
This article should not be considered nor relied upon as legal advice since it is only intended for general overview and informational purposes. Please consult with an attorney on your specific situation in order to determine an appropriate legal course of action.
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So you might want to start with a review of the keys to higher awareness which are - banishing doubt,
Toxic thinking is a habit of using your mind as an interpreter. Let go of that habit of constant interpretation
Just knowing that you can choose less toxic thoughts is an important insight. Many people have never
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Seamless Steel Siding Pros and Cons
the siding on your home for aesthetic reasons or for repairs can become
a daunting task when you are unsure of the type or style that is best
to choose from. Because there are so many choices in fiber cement, vinyl, stucco, and steel, this article will look at one particle type: seamless steel siding.
Qualities of Seamless Steel Siding
steel siding is steel siding that has a vinyl coating but without any
seams or splices. It is cut to any length to completely cover your
home. This type of siding is so beautiful, durable and strong. The
benefits are great. It will not rot, blister, or rust. It has a strong
steel base at its core that won't sag, ripple, or vibrate. With proper
care, this siding will last 20 years or more, potentially the lifetime
of your house.
Endurance and Maintenance
Simple hosing down each year is basically all that is needed in the way of maintenance. It
will not shrink or bulge with temperature changes and because it is
able to withstand extreme temperature changes, seamless steel siding is
fire resistant and endures salt spray, wind, and hail; perfect for
heavy snow climates or ocean fronts.
With the bonding of vinyl, the seamless steel siding is resistant to bugs, termites, and ants. You
are also protected from corrosive pollutants, molds, mildews, and
pollens. Because of its steel metal core, your home will be able to
maintain efficient temperatures of heat, saving on energy and utility
Steel siding does have its limitations, as do all sidings.
High winds may enlarge fastening holes and eventually allow moisture to
penetrate under surfaces. If you do live in areas of very high winds
and rain, you might not want to consider this type of siding. It is
also probably the most expensive of sidings, but the long-term benefits
of energy efficiency, low maintenance, and lifelong durability make it a good investment for your home.
steel siding is difficult to handle and is cut on site; therefore,
installation is best left to professionals. The company installing the
siding will have a machine that manufactures every piece on site, perfectly fitting your house with the precise color and style you choose, whether it's wood grain textures or a wide variety of colors.
Talk with a professional installer for help and an estimate to install this durable, yet beautiful seamless steel siding.
If strength and durability are at the top of your siding list, you should consider seamless steel siding. It's easy to maintain and resistant to damage from insects and mold. Here's some more information to help you decide if seamless steel is right for your home.
Certainly on the more expensive end of the siding market, you should expect to pay a minimum of $5,000 for seamless steel siding, depending on the size of the home and materials used. A general ballpark estimate is $7-$8 per square foot. Get siding price quotes and compare them for the best results.
Seamless steel siding will not rot, blister or rust.
The vinyl coating on seamless steels makes it resistant to bugs, termites and ants, as well as mold and mildew.
The strong steel base at its core means that this siding won't sag, ripple or vibrate.
High winds may enlarge the fastening holes on seamless steel siding, eventually allowing moisture to penetrate under surfaces.
One of the most expensive types of siding.
Seamless steel siding is difficult to handle, so installation is best left to professionals.
With proper care, this siding will last 20 years or more—potentially the lifetime of your home. It is considered very durable.
Simple hosing down every year is basically all that is needed in the way of maintenance for seamless steel siding.
Common Questions and Answers
What is seamless steel siding, exactly?
Seamless steel siding is steel siding with a vinyl coating that doesn't need any seams or splices. The siding is cut to any length to completely cover your home. It is customizable, fitting your house with the precise color and style you choose, like wood
Is seamless steel siding able to withstand harsh climates?
Yes, for the most part, seamless steel siding can withstand harsh climates. It will not shrink or bulge with temperature changes and is able to endure salt spray, wind and hail, so it's perfect for heavy snow climates or ocean fronts. However, seamless st
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Most tourists to Old Town State Historic Park in San Diego have no idea that just a block away from the margaritas and mariachis is Heritage Park, a 8-acre village representing the Victorian era of San Diego. After WWII, expansion in downtown San Diego threatened these magnificent structures, however, with the help of Save Our Heritage Organization, Heritage Park was created as a place to preserve these examples of San Diego's historic Victorian architecture.
Heritage Park is comprised of seven unique buildings and all have been restored to their original glory. Two of the homes, the Bushyhead House and Christian House, have been made into bed & breakfasts, while the McConaughy House is now a gift shop. Heritage Park also includes San Diego's first synagogue, Temple Beth Israel.
Heritage Park is open daily from 9am - 5pm. Admission is free. Guided tours are held twice a day at 11am and 3pm. Guided tours are also free, however donations are greatly appreciated. Stop by the Park Ranger's office in the Senlis Cottage to pick up a brochure and self-guided map.
Heritage Park is located at 2454 Heritage Park Row, San Diego, CA 92110. Phone 858-565-3600.
San Diego's Mormon Battalion Historic Site, operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sits right next door to Heritage Park. Take a free 45-minute guided tour and relive the historic journey of a group of 500 men and their families from Iowa to San Diego. Through narration and video, including digitally talking photographs, learn why these men joined the U.S. Army and become inspired with their stories of faith, family, and sacrifice. Their march is considered the longest infantry march in American history - about 2,000 miles through seven states and parts of Mexico.
Through artifacts, including muskets, uniforms and journals, interactive displays, and lots of interaction with the docents in periodic dress, discover what major contributions these early pioneers made in settling the West, including building San Diego's first courthouse in 1847. At the end of the tour, kids and adults can pan for gold and get a free old time souvenir photo taken. There is also a research room where visitors can search battalion members' family history to see if they are related. Visitors to the Mormon Battalion Historic Site can also pick up a free copy of "Family Tree Starter" to help trace their family roots.
Be sure to grab a free copy of "San Diego Historic Sites Day Trip" driving map. This brochure will lead you to many of the actual sites around San Diego where the Mormon Battalion marched during their 1846-47 expedition.
The Mormon Battalion Historic Site is located at 2510 Juan Street, San Diego, CA 92110. Phone 619-298-3317. Open daily from 9am-9pm. Guided tours start every 15 minutes.


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Heartburn is a condition wherein the person may find himself in an uncomfortable and painful condition that is experienced in the form of a burning sensation in the chest which is mostly caused on account of the stomach acid that find its way back up through the esophagus. Those who are keen on knowing whether brown sugar causes heartburn should understand that one of the primary causes of heartburn is the type and quantity of food intake and as such the excessive consumption of sugar results in an abnormal amount of creation of acid.
Many a times heartburn after eating sugar is also experienced because the body is unable to actually utilize all the excessive sugar that was consumed. In such cases, sugar causes heartburn and other medical conditions because the excess sugar gets converted by the body into cholesterol that in turn tends to clog the regular flow of blood in one's body. Food that contain sugar such as candies and carbonated drinks are also known to trigger the symptoms of heartburn. This is because the excessive sugar in the carbonated drinks tends to get absorbed into the blood stream of the individual and thereby causing the pancreas to be overworked and overtime the proportion of calcium in the body will also be lowered.
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Arun Pushes the Edge of the JRuby/GlassFish Envelope
By divas on Sep 17, 2007
Last week, Arun Gupta paid a visit to the NetBeans Ruby writers. It was great to finally meet this dynamo in person and find out what a nice guy he is. When we first started writing about NetBeans Ruby, we used Arun's blog Miles to Go as one of our resources to quickly learn about the technology. Arun tells us that the blog's name has a double meaning: he is both an avid runner and he feels like he has a lot to learn in his job.
In addition to Ruby/JRuby and GlassFish, Arun blogs on a variety of topics, including jMaki, web services, WSIT, Ajax, and Web 2.0. Arun somehow manages to be one of the first to write about how to use emerging technologies, so we like to keep an eye on his blog to find out what we will be writing about in the future. For example, last Friday, he blogged about a new GlassFish gem for Rails. We also like to follow his popular "Tip of the Day" entries. You will often see his information folded into our tutorials. Arun seems to really understand his audience's information needs and he has been very helpful by providing good suggestions as to what to include in our tutorials.


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The fool says in his heart, "There is no God…(Ps. 14:1).
What would a world without faith in God look like? It could look a lot like the world of "The Giver". The movie, based on the award-winning book by Lois Lowry, and championed for some fifteen years by Jeff Bridges (he originally optioned the book to direct his dad in the role of the Giver), portrays a dystopian futuristic society where faith, family, and feelings have all been eliminated by the government in an attempt to build a more perfect order. One of the key lines in the book comes from Meryl Streep's character who says, "When people are given a choice, they choose wrong." But what we see in the story is that when government makes the decisions for us, adrift from the moral and spiritual anchors belief in God provide, they can end up creating a society that robs us of the things that make life meaningful. Things like faith, family, and love.
Most of the articles I've read reviewing the film tend to emphasize the parallels of the world of "The Giver" with government intervention in America today. But what about a world where belief in God has been eliminated? In the book and film, I would suggest that it is the loss of the basic morality taught in the Bible that leads to a place where infants that don't meet the standards set for newborns, and men and women who reach the age when they are no longer considered contributing to the common good (whatever that is!) are "released". The film graphically shows a baby being injected in the head in the "release" ceremony and then placed in a crate and sent down a chute. As the main character Jonas cries out that the babies are not being "released" but killed, those around him look on with blank stares, not even understanding what he is protesting.
King David wrote that the person who didn't believe in God was a fool. You already know what happens when a fool is given the freedom to choose: they choose wrong! The freedoms and values we hold dear are the product of a culture with roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The further we drift from our biblical roots, the more likely we are to embrace a world where peace and prosperity are valued more than human life and liberty. I highly recommend you spend the time and effort to see the film. It is a story driven film rather than a special effects driven film, and the story shows what life could be like if the drift away from God in Western Civilization continues.


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Later this season, the Hamptons will be invaded by the French! According to Jan. 17 post on Wetpaint, "Revenge" will be adding Margaux's dad to the mix in the form of Oliver Martinez.
Martinez will be playing media magnate Pascal LeMarchal, the man Margaux has been desperately trying to please since she arrived on the scene. Her Americanized version of Voulez, the magazine her dear old dad publishes in Europe has finally gotten his attention.
Martinez won't make his appearance until late in season 3 we're told but he should bring some interesting dynamics to the shores of The Hamptons. He is a "cutthroat businessman and has a competitive history with Conrad (Henry Czerny), and an even more complicated one with Victoria (Madeleine Stowe)."
It sounds like there should be some fireworks when he gets to town and we don't mean of the celebratory kind.
Karine Vanasse who plays Margaux has just been kicked up to series regular assuming the show gets a fourth season.
Are you excited about this latest news? Leave your thoughts in the comments below and check back often to get the latest news and updates on "Revenge."
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ARMONK, N.Y. — In my last article, I offered examples of necessary price hikes at a fictitious store. Some of you may have thought that these hikes were too severe.I have implemented comparable price hikes at my stores, and they came off without a hitch. When I execute any price change, I do three things:
- Make sure the store is in the best possible condition before the prices increase. Don't give your customers any reason to leave. A dirty store with out-of-order tags will scare away more customers than a price change ever will. Do a professional cleaning job before the increase.
- I let my customers know that there is a price increase and explain why I raised prices. Your customers know which dryer runs the longest and which one is the hottest. Do you honestly believe that they wouldn't notice a price hike? I also place laminated signs, in English and Spanish, on the bill changers announcing the change. The signs start with, "Dear Valued Customers …"
- I also laminate a USA Today article about rising natural-gas prices and place it next to the bill changers. You can find such articles on the Internet. This helps justify the increase, and most people will take this in stride just like the increase in gasoline prices. Most customers will return.
The best tip I have about raising prices involves the washer coin-drop mechanisms. Some manufacturers have the "number of quarters" displayed on the drop-coin mechanism. I have changed all of my washer digital coin mechanisms to read, "Number of Quarters to Start." OK, this is a little smoke and mirrors, but quickly now, how many dollars is 29 quarters? What about 23 quarters? Most customers will realize that the price has gone up because it will cost a little more to do their laundry. But it's only a couple of quarters. Everyone can spare a couple of quarters.By increasing the vend price from 17 quarters to 19 quarters, it's only two more quarters. We might drop that amount in the Dunkin Donuts' tip jar. Change in our pocket is not "real money." When we open our wallet, that's where the real money is. Increasing the vend price from 17 quarters to 19 quarters isn't as significant as raising the vend price half a dollar. Half a dollar is "real" money!All the digital-drop coin mechanisms can be converted to "Number of Quarters to Start." Just change the "amount per coin to 1 and the "amount to start" to the number of quarters, and away you go. You must also place a label right next to the drop-coin unit that reads, "Number of Quarters to Start" both in English and Spanish.Once you have implemented your price increase, you need to go back and visit the competition and let them know about your price increase. This is key. You may discover that your competitor has been waiting for you to raise prices. He may also raise prices. If not, then you ride the wave and take a look at your profitability in eight weeks. Even if you lose business, you may find that you are now more profitable. Fewer customers mean reduced utility costs, fewer repairs, and less wear and tear on your equipment and store.One of the side benefits of being the highest priced store is the higher quality of customer you attract. I have always found that the people who patronize the cheapest stores are the customers who have the least amount of respect for the store. Low respect for your store means little or no respect for keeping your store clean. These customers will yell the loudest and complain the most. We should enjoy visiting our store without being harassed. Send those "bottom feeders" to your competition.Please e-mail me (firstname.lastname@example.com) and let me know how your price increases work out. I would love to hear about your challenges and other winning pricing strategies.


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"Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" star Mimi Faust plans to release a sex tape, "Mimi and Nikko: Scandal in Atlanta" just in time for the start of season three of VH1 show scheduled to air May 5, 2014. VH1 is hoping the sex tape will drive up the ratings on their trashy reality show once Vivid Entertainment releases the tape.
Faust and her co-star boyfriend, Nikko Smith, star in the movie. Faust describes herself on Instagram as "Eva's Mother, Self-Made, Dance Machine & TV reality Personality." Now that her big sex tape debut is about to happen, perhaps she will update her bio to include "sex tape star."
TMZ reports that one of Vivid's owners, Steve Hirsch states that once he got "hold of the sex tape" he contacted the couple to get them to sign on the dotted line so he could release it to the public.
The folks at TMZ claim that the tape, scheduled for release for later this month, is "the real deal and it's intense"as if fans would expect anything else, especially for a sex tape that was basically made to attract viewers to the show.
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So where did the head end up after deaccessioning? Just curious.
While processing a National Air and Space Museum Archives photo collection, I came across this image—two men holding the wax head of astronaut Alan Shepard!
Although wax replicas are often used for creepy Halloween special effects, this wax model of Shepard's head was made by the National Historical Wax Museum for realistic display purposes. For years, the head and a reproduction pressure suit were on display inside the "Freedom 7" capsule. The Museum has since deaccessioned the head and the Freedom 7 capsule is currently on loan to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum and Library.
Have a happy and safe Halloween!!
Elizabeth C. Borja is an archivist in the Archives Department of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.
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Lauren German
"I'm socially awkward, and I'm sexually awkward. I'm a mess."
- Lauren German
In 2007, Lauren German was one of the heroines of Hostel: Part II, but heroines in Eli Roth films don't get away easily. She's also recognizable for her role in the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in which she played a distraught hitchhiker who is rescued, only to kill herself about two minutes later.
Lauren German BiographyLauren Christine German was born on November 29, 1978, in Huntington Beach, California. Her parents would divorce only a few years later and it would have lasting effects on Lauren's childhood. As she grew older, she felt more and more like an outcast and in school, it seemed like acting was her best medicine to deal with her confusing emotions.
After high school, Lauren German shifted gears, albeit temporarily, to study anthropology and political science at the University of Southern California. Lauren was a year from graduating when she decided to make a go at acting instead. It was off to Los Angeles and Lauren studied her craft at the Actors Studio while taking dancing lessons on the side at the OC High School of the Arts. At this point, all she needed was a lucky break, but she would have to earn her dues first.
lauren german in a walk to rememberThe L.A. acting training that Lauren German was receiving led to some early stage credits, including a turn in Peter Pan, until her first feature film role in 2000 -- a small role in the Freddie Prinze Jr. and Julia Stiles romance Down to You. With her first film complete, Lauren German also got a taste of the small screen that same year by appearing in the third season of MTV's racy dramedy Undressed.
It seemed that Lauren German's future might lie in television, because her stint on Undressed was followed by three other TV roles, including 7th Heaven, the unsuccessful pilot Shotgun Love Dolls and the drama Going to California. With none of these roles leading to anything substantial, Lauren German needed a true break, and she got one in 2002's A Walk to Remember as the bitchy ex of Shane West, who trades barbs with Mandy Moore.
lauren german stars in the texas chainsaw massacrePartly due to the success of A Walk to Remember, Lauren German got offers for more substantial roles, including the indie A Midsummer Night's Rave. As Elena, Lauren threw herself into this entertaining modernization of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream that was transplanted into the rave scene. Lauren German then switched to horror by starring in the low-budget horror entry Dead Above Ground about students and teachers being stalked.
Horror has always been Lauren German's favorite genre and, in 2003, she got to star in a remake of a classic horror flick. After a failed audition for the lead role of Erin, which went to Jessica Biel, Lauren was offered the part of an unbalanced hitchhiker in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. It was a small role, but it was memorable, thus making Lauren an obvious casting choice for more horror films.
lauren german stars in hostel: part IIAfter The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Lauren German followed it up with a number of low-budget films, including the 2005 thriller Rx, also featuring young stars Eric Balfour and Colin Hanks. Balfour teamed up with Lauren German again that same year for the TV pilot Sex, Love, & Secrets. With an ensemble cast featuring Denise Richards, the series was abruptly cancelled, leaving Lauren with yet another failed TV series.
Done with television, Lauren German went back to movies instead and she won a lead role in 2007 in the Quentin Tarantino-produced sequel Hostel: Part II. While not a major financial success, the film gained notoriety on the cult circuit for its no-holds-barred approach to horror. In 2008, Lauren is busy again, with roles that include What We Do is Secret opposite Shane West once again, a story about punk singer, Darby Crash. She's also lined up to star in the Mexico-set thriller The Dark Country, which is the directing debut for actor Thomas Jane. Will one of these films send Lauren German to the next level of fame and recognition? We sure hope so.
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The wedding favors seem to cause headaches that no bride and groom need at a time when the wedding planning is at it's height of stress level. Coming up with, and arranging unique wedding favors appears to be more important today then it was the past. Luckily there are a number of nice options available which can be tweaked to fit into each couple's budget. There are many other more important things that require a brides time when organizing for that special day, favors should not have to be a stressful part of it.
Here is a list of favors that have and will pass the test of time and can be made up as described or changed to fall into the bridal couple's unique taste and ideas:
• Flowers are undoubtedly one of the easiest wedding favors that can be given to the guests. Naturally this highly depends on the season of the wedding, many couples who choose flowers decide on a single red rose for each guest to symbolize their love. When ordering single stemmed roses the florists will prep them with their own water tube. This is a bit more time consuming but each rose can also be the seating card "holder". You can simply tie each guests name placket to the rose stem with a color coordinating ribbon and then have a friend or family member place one rose across each place setting after the tables have been set for the wedding reception according the seating plan you have set.
• Small potted plants such as African violets can be arranged on ornate tower-stackers (ask your florist they might have them in stock or will know where to rent them from).This will act as table centre pieces and favors all in one.
• Wine has become a very popular wedding favor. With all the options of making, naming, bottling and labeling a specific wine it's easy to understand why. Even if the couple doesn't have a vast knowledge of wine the DIY wine shops have expert help available that makes the choosing of the right type as easy as pie. A smart thing to keep in mind is that if the couple follows the time frame of wedding planning which is roughly 12 to 14 months and make the wine soon into their planning time by the time the wedding comes along the wine will have had almost a year of aging.
• The Candy bar seems to be becoming a favorite these days at weddings can be especially enhanced by using a presentation tin again labeled with the special date and name of the couple. Time makes a difference here too, small tins can be ordered with the name and date printed on the lidded containers making this a really great and easy 'no-work-for-the-couple' type of favor.
• Candy as table center pieces Instead of the candy bar a simpler but possibly more interesting method is to present the candy in a large glass bowl on each of the tables instead expensive centerpieces. Each guest can fill their. Each of the guests will fill up the presentation containers, little tins or small cartons with candy with the candy in the centerpieces making this an extremely convenient gift which does not involve any wrapping.
• Picture frames are longer lasting and more useful then candy. To save time and money use the frames as place cards holders according to your seating plan. This would make the wrapping unnecessary thus saving considerable amount of time, not to mention the cost.
• Photos another easy wedding favor option maybe not the cheapest however really well received. Hire an extra professional photographer to attend the wedding reception. There he/she can take photos of the couple as they arrive. As everyone will be looking their best this is a wedding favor they will really enjoy. The photographer can bring along printer and photo paper which then the couple can distribute as a thank you for coming to the guests before they leave the reception.


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Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Memorial Day Grilling1 comments Eaten by Elizabeth Halen at 8:13 AM
Originally uploaded by chalen4.
Memorial Day weekend was hot and lazy, but also full of grilled food and booze. This is the dinner that Kim, Andy and I made for ourselves last night. You're hungry already, aren't you?
potato salad
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Andy made the potato salad using Alton Brown's recipe for Cold Fashioned Potato Salad. I've never been a big fan of potato salad, it never tasted like much and was too thick and starchy to make much sense in the summer time to me. This potato, however, is different, the potatoes soak in a mixture of vinegar in the fridge, so they're very tangy and flavorful. Try it, you'll love it. Andy also left the skins on the potatoes and it was excellent.
2 1/2 pounds red potatoes, large diced
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 cup mayonnaise (homemade if possible)
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 tablespoon very thinly sliced garlic
3 tablespoons fine chopped cornichons
1/2 cup small dice red onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Place potatoes into a large heavy-bottomed pot. Cover with cold water and place over medium heat. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and remove lid. Gently simmer until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and place into an ice bath to cool. Remove skin by rubbing with a tea towel. Slice potatoes into rounds and place into a zip top bag. Add the vinegar and toss to coat all of the potatoes. Place the bag into the refrigerator overnight.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, tarragon, garlic, cornichons, onions, and celery. Once evenly combined, add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
corn salad
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Kim and I whipped up a quick corn salad. Actually, Andy did the hard work, removing the silk from the corn while Kim and I played Scrabble. Then we grilled the corn until it was warmed through, but not charred. I used Michael Chiarello's trick for getting corn off of the cob, you stick the narrow end in the hole of a bundt cake pan, and shave the kernels off in to the pan. Very little mess.
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4-6 ears of grilled corn
1/2 chopped red onion
1 red bell pepper, chopped
4 roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro
1 clove garlic
1 small jalapeno
1/2 cup of pepper jack cheese, small dice
1 lime, zested and juiced
1/2 cup olive oil
In a blender, add the garlic, lime juice and lime zest and pulse until well combined. Add half of the jalapeno, seeded if you want less heat, and blend again. While the blender is running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream. Taste the dressing. Ours was a little too tangy, so we added about a teaspoon of honey and some salt and pepper, and it was perfect.
Meanwhile, add the chopped onions, peppers, tomatoes, and the remaining half of the jalapeno to a large bowl. Add the cilantro and the grilled corn that you've removed from the cob. Stir in the dressing and cheese and chill. Taste before serving to adjust for salt and pepper.
This salad is quick and easy and a really delicious side dish for any meat or fish. It's refreshing, a little spicy and a little sweet.
black moons
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I also made the infamous black moons for various parties and bbq's that I visited over the weekend. This is a top secret recipe, so I can't share it's mysteries. But, these are great cookies that go by a few different names around the country. I call them Black Moons, Kim said up in Maine they call them Whoppie Pies, Alison calls them Gobs. Whatever you call them, whatever recipe you use, there is nothing wrong with soft chocolate cookies filled with a decadent creamy frosting.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Chocolate @ Reading Terminal Market3 comments Eaten by Elizabeth Halen at 6:02 PM
Soft Pretzels and Chocolate are my favorite things to eat while I'm at Reading Terminal Market.
Caramel Square
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At Mueller Chocolates you can find anything from chocolate covered pretzels to caramel Macadamia nut clusters. My favorite is the caramel Square. Simply really great caramel surrounding by a thick layer of chocolate.
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It is soooo good! And huge. It took me at least four or five days to finish it. These pictures are from about a month ago, Easter weekend in fact, which is why I didn't get to eat a soft pretzel from Fisher's. The.best.soft.pretzel.in.philly. They'll even brush them with butter...
Monday, May 22, 2006
Martini's in Omaha0 comments Eaten by Elizabeth Halen at 10:47 PM
e and Chauncey
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burke and e with martinis
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Check out Charlie's on 88th and Maple. Great bartenders, friendly patrons and huge drinks.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Vera Cruzan3 comments Eaten by Elizabeth Halen at 5:25 PM
On Washington Ave, somewhere between 8th and 9th, tucked between fishmarkets is some of Philly's best Mexican food.
e and kitchen
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At Vera Cruzan, the kitchen is relatively open so you can enjoy the show. Seating is on two levels, but there are probably only 10 tables in the whole restaurant. Directly behind me is the higher seating level and beyond that is the kitchen.
Special Order Steak Tacos
Originally uploaded by chalen4.
I had the steak tacos, special order, which means is comes with onions, cilantro and lime wedges. I can't tell you how amazing these tacos are. The meat is tender, the cilantro and fresh lime link the fresh tortillas and the meat into one awesome thing to put in your mouth. There is something about the meat, they must marinate it with some brown sugar or something secretive, because it has subtle flavors of maple syrup. Awesome.
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Vera Cruzan is also BYOB, so Maverick here brought some beers. Beer goes so well with Mexican food. I had an imported Coke, which came in a bottle (I love that). Anyone who has had a Coke in say, Spain or England, has had this kind of coke, it's slightly thicker and also a tad sweeter than the U.S. variety. It's never served on ice.
Uhlie Steak Quesadillas
Originally uploaded by chalen4.
Uhlie had the Special Order Quesadillas. This is not a typical Mexican American Quesadilla. These are more like the tacos I have, only filled with steak and cheese, and then piled with salad and queso fresca. This is definitely what I'm getting next time, which hopefully is tonight since I took these pictures 2 weeks ago, and I'm ready for another go.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
More Full Plates0 comments Eaten by Elizabeth Halen at 10:56 AM
Posting has been sparse lately. No good excuses, except for the ones that are always there, school and life outside of eating. Andy, Uhlie and I went to "A Full Plate" last Thursday night for dinner, then Uhlie and I went again the next day for lunch. We love this place!
bread salad
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Andy started with the black bread and spinach salad. It was a generous portion of spinach, roasted root veggies, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette.
eggplant po boy
Originally uploaded by chalen4.
We all had po' boy sandwiches that night, but we each had a different variety. Here is Andy's eggplant po' boy. Instead of marinera sauce, Shannon covers the eggplant with roasted red pepper spread and then lots of cheese. I had the catfish po' boy which was served with pickles and a nice creamy sauce on top. Uhlie had the blackened chicken po'boy, which also came with pickles and the yummy sauce. Everyone enjoyed their po' boys. Next time I'm having the eggplant, it smelled sooooo good.
mac and cheese
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Uhlie and I went for lunch the next day and each had a side of the homemade mac and cheese. Shannon uses whole wheat pasta, so it makes me feel better about eating all that cheesy goodness. A little hot sauce or ketchup is a nice addition.
pulled pork
Originally uploaded by chalen4.
Uhlie also had the slow roasted pulled pork sandwich. Of course, like the rest of the sandwiches, it is presented on a hallah roll, but this one is also topped with coleslaw in true southern style. I'm not a huge fan of pulled pork, but Uhlie loved it!
canada bar
Originally uploaded by chalen4.
For lunch I had the turkey club, but my picture turned out really dark, so there's no point, but my dessert was delicious. A Canada bar. The first layer is chocolate, nuts and graham cracker pieces, the middle is a smooth vanilla butter cream and it's topped with another layer of chocolate. I could have used a glass of milk, but the mint iced tea washed it down just as well.
Go eat at A Full Plate, your stomach will love you for it!
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Loved your puns and other plays on names today :)
Darn impressive by Froome, definitely now the interest in the GC is for the other two spots on the podium (assuming no mechanicals.......)
Too many mankinis for my mind...
Pinarello must be loving this!
Va va zoom, Froome!
Not really sure why Froome is looking at Quintana - no reason for Quintana to work with Froom given that Froome tried to drop him! Contador is not out of this yet...
Froome bring back memories of Armstrong v Pantani on Ventoux
Froome definite front runner for the Lance Armstrong fair play award
What a ride by Porte. Keeping up with the two top riders in the tour. Great effort.
Contador - "Dancing on the pedals" Love it!
I'm hoping that Radioshack have a plan for Andy today...
I note that Sky aren't pacing the peleton - signs of a weakening team?
Just about every fancy dress known to man is on this mountain, even Santa Claus!
OMG 300k peeps up on ventoux today. Imagine trying to get down! A convoy of camper vans.
Also, nice one Sagan. These guys are skilled.
Does anyone know how to pronounce Peter Kennaugh's name? I have heard about four variations. Kennyaw? Kennoff?
How do they get the water up to those castles? Serfs?
The origin of the phrase "serf's up"?
Great cycing impressions (I liked the Voeckler) ...
Looking forward to seeing Quintana later, is he as good as p and p say he is? Was a great ride the other day, but ventoux is so tough. And I wouldn't be surprised at all to see contador take off, can Froome keep up? Will be such a good stage.
Meanwhile over on Cricket Central, Australia are only 20 runs away from a miracle victory with one wicket in hand - current last wicket partnership of 60!
Loved the Piaf song and the vision to go with it.
Sagan and Chavenal to duke it out for the intermediate sprint points. Chavenal to protect Cavendish, and then watch Sagan drop like a stone back to the peloton.
Strong coffee now being imbided, really want to be in the mix at the end of this one. Surely there will be some dramatic happenings on that hill at the end....
Happy blogging.
Bonjour from Paris and a happy fete nationale to all. Looking forward to some great riding this stage.
What will Team Sky do? Will they do the usual thing and dictate the tempo up the climb? Will other riders attack early to disrupt the plan? Waiting in anticipation...
You beauty! I won't be in to the end but the strategy will be super
Hello everyone. Really looking forward to the big mountain tonight. Lots of goodies to keep me awake. Hoping Cadel starts to come good.


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Here are several exercises specifically for stiff neck:
Further to Ron's link to Yoga Exercises for neck and shoulder pain, the routine in this video for Yoga at Your Computer to Loosen Tight Upper Back Muscles I've found very helpful. Based on the comments, other people have found it useful too.


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Dec. 28, 2010
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Lorenzo Romar Monday Press Conference
LOS ANGELES - When Husky coach Lorenzo Romar recruited 7-footer Aziz N'Diaye to play at Washington, visions of the upcoming week versus USC and UCLA were in his head. He even said so when asked by the media on Monday whether a team like USC helped hasten his need to find another big man for the UW frontcourt.
"Absolutely," Romar told the media. "It doesn't matter who you play. You always want someone like Aziz on your team, but it is something we have been missing (against) a team like USC and it has hurt us."
After going 1-3 against the Los Angeles schools last season - including a sweep at the hands of the Trojans - and eventually losing in the Sweet 16 to the bigger, longer and tougher West Virginia Mountaineers, it was clear Washington needed to get another big man to add to the frontcourt.
Enter N'Diaye. At 7-foot tall and 260 pounds he compliments the muscle of 6-foot-9, 240-pound Matthew Bryan-Amaning. The duo combines for a wingspan that nears 15 total feet.
While N'Diaye's presence shores up the defense, it also opens up opportunities for Bryan-Amaning on offense. The Senegalese sensation allows MBA to roam more freely and know that if he misses a shot or is double-teamed, his frontcourt-mate will be there to clean up the glass or pop free for a good look under the bucket.
"Aziz and I are getting more comfortable playing together," said the senior Bryan-Amaning.
Playing alongside a fellow big man is not a foreign concept to MBA. "Coming out of high school, I played with guys bigger than me, so it was something that I was used to."
Ironically, it was at college, not high school where he had to get used to being the tallest player on the court. And now that N'Diaye is next to him, he is thriving.
"It was weird when I first was here and I was the tallest guy out there game in and game out. But now I've got somebody out there to back me ... whether it's rebounding or crashing. It's just fun to have somebody out there that allows me to play the power forward position, which just feels more natural," said Bryan-Amaning.
The duo were inserted into the starting lineup together two games ago and it has paid instant dividends for the team that was in search of rebounding production. MBA is averaging 13 points and 10 rebounds over the stretch, while N'Diaye is scoring 10 points per game and grabbing 7.5 rebounds. They each recorded a double-double vs. Nevada.
But that was against admittedly lesser competition. The true test starts this week against USC and UCLA.
The Trojans have Nikola Vucevic and Alex Stephenson, each standing 6-foot-10 and ranking first and second among Pac-10 players in rebounding. UCLA can trot out a frontcourt that includes Joshua Smith (6-10, 305-pound), Brendan Lane (6-9, 223) and Reeves Nelson (6-8, 235).
Despite the tall task ahead for the Huskies, Romar is looking forward to get the conference slate going.
"You're always excited about (the start of conference) because this is where the ultimate tests begin. Is your team prepared to go into conference play? Well, here it is ... everything that you've work for. You're starting to prepare yourself and really make a run at that NCAA Tournament with your conference play. So, we're excited to get ready to get into this. We have a very tough opponent though, at their place in the Trojans."
The Huskies found out first-hand how tough it can to be to play in Los Angeles last season. The Trojans handed UW its worse loss of the season - 87-61 - on the heels of a buzzer-beating loss to UCLA two days earlier.
That was then. This is now.
This Husky team leads the conference in per game production of points (90.5), rebounds (40.8), assists (19.2), 3-point field goal shooting (42.3%) and has forced opponents into more turnovers than assists in 13-straight games.
And they have N'Diaye in their corner - an X-factor that Romar was missing in Pac-10 play last season.
We'll see soon enough how much a difference N'Diaye will make. USC and UW tip off on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Galen Center. The game will not be shown on TV, but can be seen following the completion of the contest on www.usctrojans.com.


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Iced Cucumber-Lemon Soup
From EatingWell: July/August 1993
You can substitute dill, cilantro or basil for the mint in this refreshing cucumber-lemon soup. An easy way to make crushed ice is to fill clean milk or juice cartons with water and freeze. Then place the carton in a large plastic bag and smash with a hammer.
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Buy Oracle Stock? What of Their Red Hat Takeover?
Rumors of a Red Hat takeover have been circulating since time immemorial. Maybe this time there's some truth to it.
It all began in 2003: Novell buys financially strapped SuSE Linux AG. But their real target even then was Red Hat. Red Hat didn't want to be bought. Comes 2004 and analysts said "Sun, buy Red Hat!" Even better, the rumors in 2005 flew that Microsoft was interested in the Linux distro.
Ever since Oracle set its Unbreakable Linux course in the fall of 2006, speculators have been laying their bets on a Red Hat purchase. At the time, Oracle's CEO Ralph Ellison said in an interview with the Financial Times that his firm was thinking about buying either Novell or Red Hat, but that Red Hat was hardly in their best interests:
"We see in China and India, all that stuff is freely available and Red Hat is just cut completely out of the market. I'm not gong to spend $5bn, or $6bn, for something that can just be so completely wiped off the map. They take all the Red Hat code, have their own equivalent of the Red Hat network, and Red Hat gets zero."
In 2007 the rumor mill again reported that Oracle was to buy Red Hat. In January 2009 analysts came up with an even better plan: Dell should buy Red Hat. And with every speculation Red Hat's stock rapidly rose.
Analysts' assessments at that time maintained that Oracle should wait until Red Hat's stock dips low enough so that it would be easy to snap up. According to a recent ComputerZeitung analyst, that deal is already in the making, although Oracle would probably prefer to wait until IBM's recent talks with Sun resolve themselves, as reported in the WSJ.
The only source of the rumors seems to be U.S. analyst Katherine Egbert of the Jefferies & Co. investment bank. She recently wrote in a Research Note that it would make sense for Oracle to acquire Red Hat. The Boycott Novell people maintain that she "always gets it wrong on Red Hat." We'll see if she hit the jackpot this time.
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CoreOS Announces Distributed Storage System
The new Torus distributed storage system is available under an open source license on GitHub
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Juries decides Google's use of Java APIs Was Fair Use
Linux is the Largest Software Development Project in History
But if you are not using the latest Linux kernel, your system is insecure.
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Airing on TCM Wednesday, September 3 at 10:15 EST
Jim Blandings (Cary Grant), a New York City advertising executive, has grown tired of the cramped apartment he shares with his wife Muriel (Myrna Loy) and two kids. So, Jim decides to buy an old fixer-upper in the Connecticut country. But the 200 year-old-house is so dilapidated that it has to be torn down and rebuilt entirely, and the amount of unseen obstacles to follow make it more trouble than its worth. On top of all that, Jim lands the toughest account at work, and suspects Muriel is cheating on him with his lawyer friend Bill (Melvyn Douglas).
"Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House" is a comedy that is largely funny because it is so relatable. Few people haven't gone through the process of remodeling their home, or at least understand what's involved. The H.C. Potter film was actually based on a novel by Eric Hodgins', which was in turn a retelling of he and his wife's experiences fixing up their new home. The Hodgins' real home in Connecticut still stands, and so does the version built for this movie in Malibu.
"Mr, Blandings Builds His Dream House" is filled with funny gags that are carried by Grant, Loy, and Douglas, all of whom were adept at this kind of comedy. Grant and Loy may have been a tad too old to play the young, inexperienced couple, but they are a great duo and they pull it off, Grant and his frantic pacing contrasting with Loy's coolness beautifully (Irene Dunne, another popular pairing with Grant, was originally sought after for the role of Muriel, but was unable to due to filming for the movie "I Remember Mama").
The film was a big hit upon its release in 1948, and remains popular among audiences today, likely because of that aforementioned relatability. So long as people keep fixing up their houses, they'll be able to empathize and perhaps derive some strange comfort from "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House"—because really, nothing can be so bad as what poor Cary Grant has to go through, right?
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"Cleantech companies need to scale up and go global, which provides a natural fit for EDC and SDTC to work together to help put Canadian companies at the forefront of the industry," said Stephen Poloz, President and CEO, EDC. "At the core, this partnership is about giving Canadian cleantech companies every advantage and opportunity to grow into global leaders."
"While SDTC has helped companies in our portfolio attract over $3 billion in private capital through our vast network of industry and early stage equity investors, more needs to be done to unlock commercial bank finance for this sector," said Vicky Sharpe, President and CEO, SDTC. "This collaboration will help Canada claim its share of the burgeoning global clean technology market, with the potential to drive huge job growth in this field -- from more than 44,000 to 125,000 positions by 2020."
For over a decade SDTC has helped the most promising clean technology companies bridge the development and demonstration gap; providing funding, guidance and vital industry connections to help high potential companies scale up and prove their technical and market viability with strategic industry partners and end users. Even after a clean technology company has proven its technology domestically, however, another formidable commercial finance or bankability gap exists that impairs their ability to bring their clean technology solutions to scale in the global marketplace.
"This agreement focuses on bridging the gap between proven technology and commercial bankability," added Poloz. "One of the important benefits of this agreement will be sharing information in a way that enables SDTC's portfolio companies, those that have successfully demonstrated their technology, to quickly and efficiently transition to EDC as they approach the bankability and exportability stage."
EDC and SDTC have complementary approaches that make bringing a technology to market more streamlined and efficient. EDC's programs can help to incite commercial financing similar to the way SDTC's process de-risks technology development and levers incremental private-sector investment. Aside from the financial instruments that they deploy, the involvement of EDC and SDTC can often reassure downstream investors and customers.
Under the terms of the agreement, EDC will also seek to deploy its range of products, including bonding, guarantees, financing and political risk insurance, in projects or transactions involving later-stage STDC companies. SDTC will share with EDC its assessment of technology risks and the capacity of portfolio companies to perform in international markets. EDC will also look for opportunities within its network of foreign buyers and top global corporations, and leverage its many partnerships with multilateral organizations (other export credit agencies, development banks, etc.) whose activities and programs present opportunities for the technology solutions developed by SDTC portfolio companies.
"EDC can play a unique role in the development of the Canadian cleantech sector," said Mr. Poloz. "We are looking to catalyze capital for companies that have passed the "demonstration stage" of development. Many of SDTC's portfolio companies are great matches for our approach, and we look forward to working with SDTC and other commercial financial institutions to give this initiative real momentum."
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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- Before he arrived at the National Junior Evaluation Camp this week, United States national junior team coach Mark Osiecki said there would be high expectations placed on center Jack Eichel.
"Jack Eichel is an offensive player and we have to hold him accountable offensively," Osiecki said. "He's a special player and we have to lean on him offensively to be that difference maker, be a player that can make everyone around him better; offensively for sure."
Eichel has done just that in the past two days. He had one goal and four assists in a 9-1 win against Finland on Thursday, one day after he had three assists in a 7-1 defeat of Sweden. In the game against Sweden he helped linemate Alex Tuch to a hat trick. He did the same for his other linemate, Tyler Motte, against Finland.
With eight points in two games, it's clear Eichel has taken Osiecki's words to heart.
"He has a lot of expectations for me," Eichel said. "I just have to do the little things and try to make a difference every time I'm on the ice. Doesn't mean I have to score a goal or get an assist every time I'm on the ice. Just try to make a difference in some way and impact the team in a good way."
He's done that since camp started, but the past two games obviously stick out.
"Earlier in the week I wasn't really finding the back of the net or getting the points that I wanted," Eichel said. "You just have to be patient, stick to your game. Obviously my linemates have been a really big part in the success the last two games. The coaches have been really great as well, putting us in good situations. I think we've done a lot of little things and we just have to keep working on that."
His teammates have tried not to watch as fans, but some said it can be tough.
"It's like, wow," Dylan Larkin said. "As a player watching him you kind of go out there and think maybe I can do that, he makes it look so easy but no. He's a special player. Just to watch him on the bench and play with him, it's been fun."
Motte and Eichel were teammates in 2012-13 with the United States National Team Development Program Under-18 team but rarely played together. Now that Motte has gotten a taste of life with Eichel, he's not ready to let go.
"He has an unbelievable skill level," Motte said. "That guy can do it all, from score to set guys up, kill penalties. I'm lucky to play with him. He's a hell of a player and I'm glad I can compete with a guy like that."
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Summer is here and those visiting the Walt Disney World resorts in June need to be prepared for heavy crowds and hot temperatures. June is the start of peak season for the parks and resorts, so if you plan on visiting Disney, be prepared to spend time waiting in line and weaving in and out of the crowds.
Because this is a busy time at Disney, there are many more opportunities to participate in special activities, watch new shows and parades. Disney puts all of their efforts into making this time of year entertaining for all of those who plan to visit. Many of the theme parks will also offer extended park hours, not including Extra Magic Hours, where guests can remain in the park to enjoy their favorite attractions as most of the crowds leave to go back to their resorts.
Star Wars weekends are still underway at Disney's Hollywood Studios giving guests a chance to become one with the Force. This event is included with theme park admission and offers guests a chance to get up close and personal with their favorite Star Wars characters and actors.
June is the perfect time to cool off at your resort's pool in the afternoon. Or plan an entire day to enjoy the excitement at one of Disney's two water parks - Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach.
Between summer vacations starting and Gay Days in the Orlando area, it is best to be prepared for the heavy crowds and make the most of your trip by utilizing Extra Magic Hours, Advance Dining Reservations, the FastPass+ system, single rider lines and the rider switch program.
Because the parks experience higher crowd volumes, make a plan to meet at a specific location should you get separated. For example, if you get separated, plan to meet at the flag pole at the end of Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom Park at 2 p.m. This way you will be back together and you will be in the perfect position to get a seat for the parade.
Have fun and stay safe during the afternoon thunderstorms. When the storms roll in, make plans to go shopping or grab some lunch. These storms will quickly pass, making it possible for you to head back out and enjoy your June getaway at the Disney parks and resorts.
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If you've stayed away from "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" after being burned by Peter Jackson's unengrossing big screen video game "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," you may want to finally give it a look before it leaves the theatre. This second installment is still not up to "The Lord of the Rings" but it's decidedly better than the first one.
Bilbo (Martin Freeman), Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and their band of dwarves continue their long and treacherous journey to reclaim the great dwarf kingdom laid waste by the awesome dragon called Smaug. Aided by some new characters they encounter along the way, their journey culminates with Bilbo venturing inside the dragon's treasure laden den to retrieve something called the Arkenstone.
Yet this movie is an ensemble piece with Bilbo being less central to the story. He's actually the least interesting of the characters, but that's in no way a bad thing. It's just that the story elements are so much richer this time, particularly the segment involving a tragic human named Bard (Luke Evans). The action sequences are inventive and exciting and hit a great high note when elves run across a river by stepping on the heads of dwarves floating in barrels during a fierce battle with orcs. There is also a very unsettling and scary sequence with a forest full of giant spiders.
Benedict Cumberbatch chillingly gives voice to Smaug and his appearance is very much worth the wait. You should be warned, however, that this movie shamelessly and frustratingly ends very abruptly forcing you to buy a ticket to the next one. Still, this is adventurous entertainment definitely meant for the big screen.


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America is coming to loggerheads over the religious "rights" of corporations and their employees, and in a bank in Cranford, New Jersey, things just got real really fast. Amanda Knief is the managing director of American Atheists. She reportedly was refused notary service by a TD Bank employee, who cited "personal reasons." According to Amanda:
A notary at a local bank, where I have gone more than a dozen times to have work documents signed, asked me to explain what we were having notarized. The documents were charitable organizations registrations for American Atheists in several states. So I told her what AA is about. She looked down, then looked at me and [American Atheists President] Dave Silverman and said she couldn't sign the documents because of "personal reasons" and went to find another notary who was eating his lunch to come do the authentications.
As you can probably guess, this is causing a bit of controversy, but American Atheists is no stranger to controversy. In fact, they openly court it, with cases like the World Trade Center Memorial lawsuit. Some are already arguing that this is much ado over nothing, since the documents got notarized, and nobody was the worse for wear. I would like to argue that in fact, this is much needed ado over something positively sinister.
Let's imagine that this was a small bank, not in Cranford, but in Loving County, Texas, with it's population of 82 scattered over 677 square miles. Loving County caught the New York Times' attention back in 2006 when it was the target of -- get this, a Libertarian coup. No kidding. Anyway, it's one of those places where everybody knows everybody, and you have to drive a hundred miles from the middle of nowhere just to get to the middle of nowhere else. So, let's ask the question: What if there was only one notary, and she didn't want to sign a paper because of personal objections? What if the papers had to be notarized that day? Now is it a trivial matter?
Maybe that example is too off the beaten path to be useful, though. Let's go back to Cranford, and ask the next logical question. What if the notary who was at lunch didn't want to do it, either? And what if the bank next door didn't have any willing notaries? Or the one next door to that? At what point does it become a violation of civil rights for Ms. Knief?
This is really the same issue which the Supreme Court is deciding in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. At stake is quite literally the ability of corporations or the individuals that work for them to legally discriminate for "personal" reasons. (We can call them religious reasons, but why bother? One need only cite a religion -- any old religion -- to qualify.) We are talking about 70 years of civil rights law being swept away in one fell swoop. If one bank employee can refuse to provide service for an atheist, why shouldn't a pharmacist be able to refuse to sell heart medicine to a Muslim?
That last question is hyperbolic, right? It's over the top. Surely, we're not talking about something so radical, after such an innocuous thing as an employee getting another employee to sign a piece of paper? Actually, I think it's not radical. The history of institutional discrimination is strewn with examples of oppressors asking the same kinds of questions. Is being shuffled off to another teller at a bank the same as having separate water fountains, or seating at the back of the bus? Absolutely not... in effect. Amanda got exactly the same legal notarization from the second employee as she would have gotten from the first. But in principle, allowing this kind of discrimination to occur opens the floodgates for the same kinds of egregious violations of civil rights. It's really not that hard to imagine a small Christian town where "personal objections" could turn into stone walls for services, and not just by banks.
This debate has gone on long enough. Freedom of religion is not, and should not be a license for businesses to discriminate. Corporate entities are not persons, and they do not deserve the liberties of persons. In fact, to preserve the liberties of persons, we must insist that corporate entities treat everyone the same, regardless of the personal preferences of the employees. Let's be really clear on this. If Sally McNotary has a sign on her lawn advertising her status, and someone knocks on her door and asks if she'll perform notary service, she has (and ought to have) every right to say no. She is an individual. TD Bank, on the other hand, is a corporation which must abide by non-discrimination law. If someone works for them, they are signing on to perform as an agent of the bank, not a private citizen. The bank may not discriminate, and thus, the employees may not discriminate.
And here's the bottom line: Passing off an atheist to another notary may not be egregious discrimination, but it is discrimination, nonetheless. We cannot let it stand.
UPDATE: March 27. After this article was published, I received a response from a representative of TD Bank. With permission, I am publishing it here. I would also like to extend my thanks to TD Bank for reaching out so quickly on this important issue.
Valuing diversity and building an inclusive environment is a fundamental part of TD's culture. We treat all consumers fairly and with respect, and this instance was no different. Our employee needed help with the document and this led to the miscommunication. -- Rebecca Acevedo, TD Bank
UPDATE: March 27. I spoke with Amanda Knief, who reiterated that the bank's explanation is not what happened. Earlier this afternoon, Ms. Knief released a draft of legislation she intends to present to legislator(s) in the New Jersey Assembly, which would prohibit notaries from refusing service based on "the signer's race, nationality, ethnicity, citizenship, religion, politics, lifestyle, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, or because of disagreement with the statements or purpose of a lawful document."