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August 17, 1998
PULLMAN, Wash. - "It's time to reload," says nine-year veteran head coach Mike Price as the defending Pacific-10 Conference Champion Washington State Cougars prepare for the 1998 season.
Coming off one of the best seasons in the history of the program, Price and his staff will be looking at a lot of new faces in the 1998 starting lineup, but in most cases not unfamiliar faces.
WSU, winners of the Pac-10 title at 7-1 and a 10-2 club overall, lost 25 letterwinners from an experienced team that pushed national champion Michigan to the closing seconds before falling to the Wolverines 21-16 in the Rose Bowl.
Now Price, who copped several national coach of the year awards including the Eddie Robinson and Bobby Dodd Awards, will reload from a roster that includes 35 returning letterwinners and the addition of several key junior college transfers and even possibly a freshman or two.
Defense: DT Gary Holmes, LB Steve Gleason, CB Dee Moronkola, FS Lamont Thompson.
Offense: OT Rob Rainville, TE Love Jefferson.
Certainly WSU lost one of the school's best senior classes ever, including quarterback Ryan Leaf and defensive linemen Dorian Boose and Leon Bender, but the cupboard is hardly bare.
The Cougars, ranked ninth in both major polls at the close of the 1997 season, return 10 of last year's top 22 on offense, including starters Love Jefferson (senior, 6-3, 261) at tight end and Rob Rainville (senior, 6-5, 323) at offensive tackle.
Defensively the Cougs return 14 of last year's top 22. The list includes four starters, All-American candidate Gary Holmes (senior, 6-7, 329) at tackle, linebacker Steve Gleason (junior, 5-11, 215), plus Dee Moronkola (senior, 5-9, 194) and All-American candidate Lamont Thompson (sophomore, 6-1, 204) from the secondary.
Much like WSU's 1994 defense that led the nation, the Cougars will rely on speed and more speed next fall. In the spring, 24 players ran 4.5 seconds or faster over 40 yards, while 22 did the pro bench press minimum of 225 pounds 20 times. In addition, 45 players had vertical jumps of 30 inches or more, 24 players squated 500 or more pounds and 15 bench pressed a minimum 400 pounds.
Joining Holmes up front will be three second unit defensive linemen, ends Rob Meier (junior, 6-6, 266) and Jonathan Nance (senior, 6-4, 234) and tackle Taeao Salausa (senior, 6-3, 284), plus redshirt end Jesse Ratcliff (junior, 6-3, 260). Highly touted freshman Ing Aleaga (6-3, 280) will also get a serious look in the fall, along with converted LBs Austin Matson (6-3, 246) and Serign Marong (6-1, 226).
Defense: DT Leon Bender, DE Shane Doyle, DE Dorian Boose, LB Todd Nelson, LB Brandon Moore, CB Ray Jackson, SS Duane Stewart.
Offense: WR Chris Jackson, WR Shawn McWashington, SB Shawn Tims, RB Michael Black, QB Ryan Leaf, OG Jason McEndoo, OG Cory Withrow, OT Ryan McShane, C Lee Harrison.
While not loaded with experience, WSU's linebacker corp may prove to be one of the team's strengths. The group, headed by Gleason, has speed and size, ala the 1994 club that produced NFL players Mark Fields, Ron Childs and Chris Hayes.
The list of potential starters include sophomores Brad Philley (6-2, 212) and James Price (5-11, 217), junior Grady Emmerson (6-0, 200) and redshirt freshmen Raonall Smith (6-2, 232) and Tupo Tuupo (6-2, 245).
The secondary includes Moronkola, who started all 12 games a year ago, and Thompson, the freshman standout who set a Pac-10 (frosh) record with six interceptions, despite not seeing significant action until the final four games of the season.
LeJuan Gibbons (junior, 5-10, 171) made eight starts at corner last year, while Torry Hollimon (junior, 5-11, 195) had three starts at strong safety. In addition, Jermaine Hunsaker (sophomore, 5-9, 175) backed up Moronkola all season. Joining the returnees will be safety Earl Riley (junior, 6-2, 217), a junior college transfer who redshirted last year, plus Chris Martin (junior, 6-0, 190), an outstanding cornerback out of San Francisco CC who joins the team in the fall.
WSU's kicking game is not an area of concern for Price, thanks to the return of junior placekicker Rian Lindell (junior, 6-3, 245) and the addition of Kareem Anderson (junior, 6-0, 199), a talented punter from Phoenix College. An All-American candidate, Lindell hit 12-of-17 field goals, including a long of 57, and added 57 extra points. He closed out 1997 making six straight field goals, including 48 and 52 yarders. Anderson averaged 44.1 yards as a sophomore at Phoenix College.
Price predicts WSU's offensive line next year, despite returning just one starter, will be more athletic than the line that protected Leaf last fall.
Ready to step up will be tackles Jon Ottenbreit (junior, 6-6, 285), Mickey Long (senior, 6-4, 304) and WSU's version of the twin towers, Reed (sophomore, 6-8, 308) and Ryan (sophomore, 6-7, 308) Raymond. The line will also be strengthened by the addition of three JC transfers who were able to redshirt last fall, juniors Joe Criscione (6-3, 300), Ryan Tujague (6-6, 292) and Lincoln Walden-Schulz (6-4, 282).
Junior Steve Birnbaum (6-4, 205), Leaf's capable backup a year ago, will enter the fall season as WSU's number one quarterback, although he will miss spring drills after having his knee scoped in January. Returnees Paul Mencke (sophomore, 6-5, 229) and Sam Baurichter (freshman, 6-6, 204) will benefit from Birnbaum's absence in spring drills, as will junior college transfer Bryan Paul (junior, 6-3, 195). In the fall, highly regarded freshman Jason Gesser (6-2, 195) will begin battling for playing time.
All-American: DT Gary Holmes, PK Rian Lindell, WR Nian Taylor, FS Lamont Thompson.
All-Pac-10 Offense: OT Rob Rainville, TE Love Jefferson, PK Rian Lindell, WR Nian Taylor.
All-Pac-10 Defense: LB Steve Gleason, DT Gary Holmes, CB Dee Moronkola, FS Lamont Thompson.
The candidates to replace Michael Black in WSU's one-back offense are many and include last year's number two back, DeJuan Gilmore (junior, 5-8, 204), plus Adam Hawkins (sophomore, 5-11, 201) and Miguel Meriwether (senior 6-0, 208). However, the one back everyone wants to see is junior college All-American transfer Kevin Brown (sophomore, 6-3, 220), who joins the team in the fall out of San Francisco CC. Brown rushed for over 1,700 yards last year and scored 20 touchdowns in 10 games.
All-American candidate Nian Taylor (senior, 6-2, 200) heads the list of receivers who return for the Cougars. Last season Taylor had three starts and caught 22 passes for 570 yards (25.9 average) and six touchdowns. Price has suggested the Cougars will run fewer four-receiver routes next year, taking advantage of Jefferson's experience at tight end. Jefferson caught 15 passes for 185 yards and two scores in 1997.
Alexe Rodopolos (junior, 6-3, 200), a transfer from Iowa, is expected to challenge for a starting spot in the spring, while in the fall several newcomers will be given serious consideration, especially transfer Leaford Hackett (junior, 5-9, 180) from Los Angeles Valley College. Incoming freshmen DeAndre Douglas (6-2, 180) and Tim Lemon (6-2, 175) are rated two of WSU's best recruits and will get a chance early to show their stuff.
WSU's schedule, according to Price, is ideal for a young team. "We will be competitive in our first three non-conference games, which will give us time to gain some experience before taking on the rigers of the Pac-10 season."
WSU opens the year at home hosting Illinois Sept. 5, then travels to Boise State before returning home to take on cross-border rival Idaho. WSU's Pac-10 games include home contests against Oregon, USC, ASU and Washington. On the road, WSU will take on California, UCLA, Arizona and Stanford.


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I was going to avoid blogging about the magnitude-5.8 earthquake we just had about 40 miles east of my place—that's what twitter is for. But after a conversation with a few friends, I can't resist. See, they were worried about their loved ones—spouses, kids, the like. My wife is fine, thank you, but my first concern as I tried to figure out whether I should leave the coffee shop was not her safety or my own but that of my computer.
"Tells you a lot about yourself," my editor said.
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For over two years, Levi traveled to twenty-four counties and photographed 19th and early 20th century schoolhouses, including several that predate Virginia's public school system! This collection includes more than seventy original color photographs of well-preserved and renovated schoolhouses as well as schools that have fallen into disrepair. More so, the photographs and companion notes document the work of individuals, communities, and organizations to educate the Commonwealth's children-those who lived beyond the state's urban centers.
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wendy1103 dice This book brings to all of our attention history, quietly sitting among us, that for the most part had been forgotten. These beautiful little schoolhouses that such a short time ago were so important to the lives of many people, are still there for us to see if we so desire. Thanks for making us aware!!
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Di Castro, D; Dore, P; Khasanov, R; Keller, H; Mahadevan, P; Sugata, R; Sarma, D D; Postorino, P (2008). Pressure effects on the magnetic transition temperature in ordered double perovskites. Physical Review B, 78(18):184416-5pp.
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A study of the pressure effect on the Curie temperature in polycrystalline ordered double perovskites was carried out by measuring the temperature dependence of the magnetization in isoelectronic Sr2FeMoO6, Ba2FeMoO6, and Ca2FeMoO6, and in W-substituted Sr2FeMo1−xWxO6 with x=0.70. Pressure up to approximately 10 kbar induces an increase in the Curie temperature in all the samples with different rate: dTc/dp results to be 1.7(2) K/kbar for Ba2FeMoO6, 0.60(8) K/kbar for Sr2FeMoO6, 0.25(8) K/kbar for Ca2FeMoO6, and 0.7(1) K/kbar for the W-substituted sample. The results are interpreted in terms of the different lattice structure and cell volume of the investigated systems. A manganitelike model was only partially successful in explaining the observed pressure behavior, thus, pointing out the different nature of the magnetic interaction in doped manganites and in ordered double perovskites.
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2012-12-06 / Front Page
Two fatalities occur on same day in Lindale
Two accidents on Lindale area roadways this past week claimed the lives of two people, including one believed to have been fleeing police at a high rate of speed Thursday night (Nov. 29), officials reported.
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Rumors were buzzing that Young Thug signed Future's Freebandz label or Birdman's YMCMB imprint. Young Thug announced, on separate occasions, that he was signed to both labels. Gucci Mane squashed the Freebandz rumor when he ordered websites to pull the story about Thug's false confirmation. When the rapper told Complex he was officially signed to YMCMB, Birdman released an official statement saying there was no paperwork signed. A rep for Atlantic Records, home of 1017 Brick Squad, has given us the closest thing to a confirmation of the rapper being signed by saying, "We are extremely excited about Young Thug but we do not comment on artist contracts."
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How do I know the world will not end today?
Simple — it's not Thursday and I'm not clutching my "DON'T PANIC" towel.
You see, the world is supposed to end on a Thursday, demolished by the Vogons to make way for an intergalactic hyperspace bypass. Fans of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy know what I'm talking about. Douglas Adams wrote the hilarious Hitchhiker's science fiction book series that I loved as a teen.
And if today truly were the End of Days, we'd all miss Towel Day on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. The 10th annual Towel Day honors the late author Douglas Adams and his books. Why a towel?
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has a few things to say on the subject of towels. A towel, it says, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have. Partly it has great practical value. You can wrap it around you for warmth as you bound across the cold moons of Jaglan Beta; you can lie on it on the brilliant marble-sanded beaches of Santraginus V, inhaling the heady sea vapors; you can sleep under it beneath the stars which shine so redly on the desert world of Kakrafoon; use it to sail a miniraft down the slow heavy River Moth; wet it for use in hand-to-hand combat; wrap it round your head to ward off noxious fumes or avoid the gaze of the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal (a mind-bogglingly stupid animal, it assumes that if you can't see it, it can't see you – daft as a brush, but very very ravenous); you can wave your towel in emergencies as a distress signal, and of course dry yourself off with it if it still seems to be clean enough." — From The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Show your nerd cred with Towel Day gifts for Hitchhiker's fans.
- DON'T PANIC Towel (pictured above): I received one last Christmas from my co-worker and I love it.
- 42 Utility Towel: Of course, 42 is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe and Everything.
- Don't Panic and Carry a Towel T-shirt: A play on the "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster from the British Ministry of Information.
- The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Give all five novels in the Hitchhiker "trilogy."


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When deploying a Windows 2008 R2 VM in ESXi 4.1, why does the hostname always end up the same as the original VM that was converted into the template in the first place?
How can this be rectified so that every deployed VM has a unique hostname?
When I try to deploy with the custom spec manually, I get some funky issues:
"Windows could not parse or process the unattend answer file for pass [specialize]. The settings specified in the answer file cannot be applied. The error was detected while processing settings for component [Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup]"


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Q&A with Former Texas Tech C Bo Altobelli (Minnesota Twins)
Altobelli batted .346 and led Texas Tech with 71 base hits in 2012
Nov. 5, 2012
LUBBOCK, Texas - Just two short months after signing a professional contract with the Minnesota Twins organization, former Texas Tech catcher Bo Altobelli helped the Elizabethton Twins to the Appalachian League championship.
Altobelli was a 21st round pick by the Twins and the second catcher taken by the organization in the 2012 MLB Draft.
Now, Altobelli is back in Lubbock during his first professional off-season preparing for this coming spring which will be his first full season in the minor leagues.
Texas Tech Athletics Communications recently caught up with Altobelli to take a look back at draft day, winning a championship in his first pro season, his unmatched work ethic and where that has taken him and about the grind of catching an entire spring season before his first pro season got underway.
Talk about your experience with the MLB draft
What were some of your expectations going into the draft?
What were the deciding factors in signing pro and was it a tough decision?
What did you come away with after your first year of pro experience?
What kind of toll did the schedule have on you catching 52 out of 55 games last spring and then going to play pro ball after that?
What was the biggest change and challenge for you in your first professional season?
How was it winning a championship with your minor league team?
What are your goals and also the Twins organization's goals for you in 2013?
What do you miss most about Texas Tech?
Describe your progression that you made at Texas Tech and how you were able to do that
Who are some of the Texas Tech players that you have seen this fall that have impressed you?
What made you so successful here at Texas Tech?
How did playing against the Big 12 help you prepare for where you're at right now?
What's next for you in the next couple months?


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For example, I can imagine me eating barbecue with some details, like appearance, smell, temperature, taste etc, and I end up experiencing all these qualities to a certain extent. But I guess each one of us feels it with a different intensity. Is there a way to verify that? Are different levels of sensory imagination associated with some personality traits?
I think this is a related question, but it does not talk about the intensity of it: What happens when a person "imagines" how food could taste like just from looking at it?


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SPANAWAY, Wash. (AP) — Pierce County deputies have arrested a suspect in a shooting that wounded two people Monday morning at a mobile home park in the Spanaway area.
KOMO reports deputies found the man trying to hide at a gravel pit near the mobile home park.
One person was wounded in an arm and the other in a foot by a shotgun during a fight. Both have been taken to a hospital and are expected to recover. The suspect also was taken to a hospital for treatment following his arrest.
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One day, in sunny Canterlot, Princess Luna was sleeping, awaiting the night so she could perform her royal duties; raise the moon at dusk. She was having an amazing dream, where she was in a land of cookies, located in the Cookieverse. Luna was surprised as to how she knew this, as there was no sign of civilization around, except for the road she stood upon. The sun shone brightly, as it seemed about midday. The road was surrounded on both sides by tall wheat, swaying peacefully in the wind. She trotted down the road, when suddenly, a large chocolate chip cookie appeared in front of her. "Huh, I wonder how that got there? It wasn't there a few seconds ago..." Curiosity peaked, the regal princess decided to investigate the enormous baked good.
Upon coming within 1-2 feet away, Princess Luna decided to see if it was, in fact, real. She reached out with her hoof, and touched the biscuit ever so slightly. Suddenly, an average-sized cookie appeared at Luna's hooves. She picked it up, using her magic, and looked it over. It seemed like an ordinary chocolate chip cookie, but there was only one way to find out for sure...
1 cookie
The taste of the cookie was indescribable (but I'll try anyways). The cookie was firm enough to hold its form, but soft enough not cause strain on the princess' teeth. The chocolate chips had been melted down into a gooey consistency, and would spread warmth throughout Luna's mouth. It was, in fact, the perfect chocolate chip cookie.
But where did it come from? Did it appear when she hit the cookie? Luna tapped the giant delicacy once more, and once more did another cookie appear.
2 cookies
She ate it up with great gusto, trying to savour the taste while trying to completely devour the cookie at the same time. When Luna swallowed, she felt a strange power from within her, but she just ignored it; she just wanted more cookies.
15 cookies
Princess Luna had begun a repetitive process. She would get a cookie, eat the cookie, want another cookie, and get another cookie. She had just finished her fifteenth, when she felt that similar magic aura from within. It was nothing she had ever felt before. It was something new, something that had to be released.
She released the aura through her horn, and she couldn't believe what she saw. It was a strange shape, as it had three small bumps on top, all on one side, with a tall bump beside the others. There was a fifth bump, however it was slightly lower on one side and fairly askew. The sides came together to form a flat bottom, and joined everything together (it's a cursor). Luna gasped in shock. She had never seen anything like it in her entire life. Much to the regal princess' dismay, the strange object did not even acknowledge her. Instead, it flew up to the giant cookie's edge and started spinning around it. "What in Equestria is that thing doing?" Luna was think aloud, when it moved. Only slightly, but it moved towards the cookie, and returned to its original distance from the oversized treat. A new cookie appeared in front of Luna, who was just dumbstruck. "Where did this cookie come from? Did that thing do it?" She picked up the cookie and ate it, watching carefully as the object went around the chocolate chip cookie. When the thing moved to the cookie and back, a new cookie had appeared. "Ah, I see... When you tap the cookie, it will give you a cookie. But if I get something else to click the cookie for me, I won't have to click it at all! Hmm..." Luna had an idea. A brilliant idea.
30 cookies
After eating a few more cookies, Luna felt that mysterious power returning to her body. She casted the spell and spawned another object, shaped just like the first. It flew up alongside its partner, and started making cookies appear. Instead of one appearing, two now popped up within the princess' reach. "Huzzah, the cookies have been doubled!" She scooped them up and tossed them in her awaiting mouth, anxious for the next cookies.
80 cookies
"Ugh, why won't they come any faster?" Luna was frustrated. Now with a slight amount of belly weight, she was eager for the next cookies to appear. Too eager. "If only Mrs. Cake were here... She could make me some cookies." As if on cue, Luna's horn glowed, and in front of her appeared a gigantic house, complete with many kitchens, and one inhabitant: Mrs. Cake.
"Oh, good afternoon Princess Luna, would you like some cookies?"
"Yes please, it would be delightful if you could."
Luna had never seen what was about to be seen. Mrs. Cake grabbed a baking tray, with about five cookies on it, and placed it in the oven. Instantly, the five cookies appeared at Luna, begging to be eaten. "But... How? Oh well, I won't complain about food, especially cookies!" She ate all five in one bite, which was good, because five more appeared in front of her. "Um, Mrs. Cake, you can slow down now." But she didn't seem to hear. Oh well, Luna could just stockpile them for eating later. Or so she thought...
200 cookies
Luna was getting a bit chubby, but it wasn't a very noticeable difference. Her face and legs stayed the same size, her body has a thin layer of fat on it, and her plot had a slight jiggle to it. It wasn't as if the princess cared. She just wanted more cookies. "Haha, could you imagine two Mrs. Cakes baking for me? That would be funny!" Once again, her horn glowed and made a second Mrs. Cake appear. "Looks like I spoke too soon..." Luna spoke to herself with a chuckle. She opened wide, ready for the five cookies that had been coming previously. Instead, she got double of what she originally thought. As the ten cookies emptied into her mouth, Luna chewed and swallowed with a large grin on her face. "These cookies are so good! I could just eat these all day!" A second later, twelve cookies appeared, and Luna swallowed them all. She opened her mouth, ready for the next set.
1000 cookies
The Princess of the Night had definitely put on some weight since starting. Her cheeks were slightly puffier, and the start of a double chin was visible. Her belly had definitely grown, as it was hanging lower than usual, and swayed a bit when she trotted. Her back had the start of some rolls of fat, while her plot was larger both width and lengthwise. But the navy pony was still going strong, not even the slightest bit full. Not that she noticed; she was too busy stuffing her face with delicious treats! "Heh, imagine if I could get even more cookies. I don't even think I could eat them all..."
But it was too late. Luna thought it, so that magic aura came back and made a huge farm, that could make plenty of cookies. The plants grown there were special plants that Luna had never seen before. The plants were actual cookie plants, and there was a whole crew working on the farm to harvest them. ~Wow, that's a lot of cookies...~ Luna thought to herself, as 30 cookies got sent down the princess' throat. "Whoa, that was a lot of cookies... I know it's coming now though. I guess the more stuff I build, the more cookies I get. Well then, I guess I'll have two more Mrs. Cakes, and two more... things." Just like that, there were 4 Mrs. Cakes, and 4 cursors going around the cookie. Luna opened her maw, and welcomed the 44 cookies that entered it. "I'm going to like this..." Thought Luna, as she thought about making more buildings.
20 000 cookies
Luna had the start of a thriving city. With several cookie factories and farms providing work for many ponies, they decided to build houses around the area. The townsfolk were very friendly, and even offered to build Luna a house. Luna accepted, and the construction team got right to work. They built her a gigantic house, that could accommodate all of the citizens of Cookietown (that's what Luna named it) plus plenty more. The town made Luna their ruler, as she had founded the city. But at what cost?
Her royal figure was pretty much destroyed. Her cheeks puffy, head resting on three necks, and her belly that touches the ground replaced her old physique. With back rolls on top, and a large plot to boot, Luna was, to put it lightly, overweight. To put it truthfully, obese. But every second, she would open her mouth as so many cookies entered the gaping hole, never to be seen again.
The added weight didn't seem to affect Princess Luna, nor did she despise it. In face, she even seemed to flaunt it sometimes. Not that anypony cared. They too, liked the show that their ruler was putting on. And what a show it was...
96 000 cookies
The giant treat that was in the middle of town square was almost forgotten. As seen 24/7 by the citizens of Cookietown, they took it as part of the skyline, part of the background. It was just, well, there. Part of the everyday life for a Cookietownian.
The Princess was sitting at home, eating cookies by the hundreds now. Luna, once trim and nimble, was now fat and immobile. Her belly was sprawled out in front of her, rolls upon rolls of belly visible. Her plot was huge, with a cutie mark ten times its original size. Rolls and crevices of fat were strewn out across the royal's body, but she didn't care, nor did anypony else. She loved her new size, and would love to see herself get bigger and bigger.
760 000 cookies
With the added chocolate mines and alchemy labs, the amount of cookies being sent to the Princess was growing by the second. Which meant that the Princess herself was growing by the second. Now broken out of her house, she laid upon the rubble of her abode. The support walls gave way when the royal tush gave a bit of a shove. Her expanding plot was huge! With enough space for at least twenty ponies to rest upon, it jiggled and wobbled at each slight movement the regal pony made. Her belly was flowing with nothing standing in its way. The rolls of thick fat on her stomach made great places for crumbs of cookies to hide in while their navy host was distracted, which was all the time, as she was constantly stuffing her face with cookies. Her head was rested upon multiple flabby necks while her face itself had two massive cheeks, constantly filled with cookies. However, the Princess wasn't done yet...
1 000 000 000 cookies
With many portals to the rest of the Cookieverse, there was an abundance of cookies coming in, not to mention the multiple time machines and the scientists of Cookietown's newest invention: the Antimatter Condenser. This bad boy could take the antimatter in the Cookieverse and transform it into even more cookies. Of course, it meant even more cookies for Luna, who had become as large as the blossoming town itself. Many children of Cookietown played on their leader's immobile body. They explored the gaping rolls that traversed around her body, had sleepovers on her squishy belly, and played simple games like tag upon her backside. Princess Luna didn't mind though; she was just happy to be eating all those cookies...
Suddenly, the cookies stopped. The children ran away, and the buildings were destroyed and erased from existence. The blue, blue sky had faded, and was starting to turn black. Actually, everything started to turn black...
Princess Luna awoke from her pleasant dream content and happy, but slightly disappointed. She turned to look out her bedroom window. Sunset. "Oh, I have to get ready for the night!" Luna got up, combed her mane, put on her tiara, and trotted down to the dining hall. Celestia was there waiting for her.
"How was your sleep dear Luna?"
"Fantastic, I had the most wonderful dream! I'll have to tell you about it sometime." The blue alicorn replied. "Now where's the food? I'm starved!" As if on cue, two chefs brought out two trays. Each chef lifted the lid to reveal a daffodil sandwich. Then, a third and fourth chef appeared and placed another tray at each of the Princess' seats.
"For dessert,"one of the chefs stated as they lifted the lid, "one chocolate chip cookie." Luna couldn't almost hold back her laughter. What a coincidence, or was it. Luna, without thinking about it, grabbed the cookie and popped the whole thing in her mouth with a slight grin.
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Yes, all of you got trolled. ENJOY!
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That was funny, nice work
1. Play Cookie Clicker
2. Make this
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2. Make this
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Moar, sequel now!
Cookie Clicker 2: Celestia's Cake Conundrum
wat? don't get it
If I was to make a sequel, I would probably name it Celestia's Cake Conundrum only because it would be very repetitious to make it about cookies again. However, I don't plan on making a sequel anytime in the near future...
Yeah, this isn't a really a good story to have a sequel to, is it?
Not the best to be truthful. Though it is still possible, with some minor tweaking, carryover from this story, and new plot to thicken both literally and figuratively.
If I think sequel to this, I think of Celestia dreaming about cakes, and Luna enters her dreams where the two have a similar task; touch the cake to get cake. This continues until a similar event happens with Luna in the 1st story: the clicker. Such items from the original game make its way into the story and eventually the duo have billions of cakes each. Then, instead of being a happy ending, the Granny Smith uprising begins and the siblings have to use their magic and great wits to make a deal with the rising elderly army. The portly pair offer cake in return for peace, with the Granny Smiths agree with. Then they remain at peace forever. Somehow in the end the dream finishes up and the duo reminisces about the event!
But that's my take on a sequel. You could do a prequel and tell of how the cookie came to be and where it's magical powers came from...
There's all these different possibilities and they're all great, it just depends on how well it's executed.
If I think sequel to this, I think of Celestia dreaming about cakes, and Luna enters her dreams where the two have a similar task; touch the cake to get cake. This continues until a similar event happens with Luna in the 1st story: the clicker. Such items from the original game make its way into the story and eventually the duo have billions of cakes each. Then, instead of being a happy ending, the Granny Smith uprising begins and the siblings have to use their magic and great wits to make a deal with the rising elderly army. The portly pair offer cake in return for peace, with the Granny Smiths agree with. Then they remain at peace forever. Somehow in the end the dream finishes up and the duo reminisces about the event!
But that's my take on a sequel. You could do a prequel and tell of how the cookie came to be and where it's magical powers came from...
There's all these different possibilities and they're all great, it just depends on how well it's executed.
This is DEVIANTart btw.
if you don't like it,
...what just happened?
What I truly love about this is that I can read while playing cookie clicker to make things seem like they're going quicker.
^.^ Thank you. I just really meant read/do anything though since they show you how many Cookies you've made in the tab. Have a nice day.
Haha could you imagine how mad Celestia would be if it was all real? She wouldn't be the BIG sister anymore XD
OMG... What if you actually had to eat all the cookies you made? I would be eating 2,000,000,000,000 cookies per second. I couldn't imagine having all 230,000,000,000,000,000 of my cookies in my stomach...
I wish I could imagine her munching on a trillion cookies per second. But the bounds would be absolutely extraordinary!
Just imagine that her mouth is the size of a small planet. It becomes much easier to imagine someone eating a trillion cookies a second!
LOVE IT!! *Favorite*
*BAM* Favorited.
"Yes, all of you got trolled."
Yeah, I was probs dying of sleep deprivation when I wrote that, along with everything else I do on here... Don't worry about it
i just dont get how it is trolling
Me neither actually... I should investigate that lol
was that sarcasm, or...
Haha, that was surprising.
I hope you're referring to the ending, and yes, it's something much more different than what I usually write, but I had fun with it! I never have written a story with an ending that recurs back to the beginning of the story. I hope you enjoyed it though, and if you did, check out my other stuff!
And if you didn't enjoy it, that's fine too. It's ur opinion, and I have no right to silence it
And if you didn't enjoy it, that's fine too. It's ur opinion, and I have no right to silence it
You know they now have a cookie clicker app.
This was so funny because I reached a billion cookies in 3 days of playing and after I woke up on the 4th day, it was reset to zero.
Well, that's not funny at all...
Just upsetting...
Just upsetting...
Well it was because I recently updated my Google account to Google plus because of Youtube. That's why it reset. Well, back to scratch. 1 cookie XD
You should have ended it with the Grandmapocolypse.


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Spring 2012
CH506: AMERICAN CHURCH HISTORY. Charles J. Scalise
An introductory overview of the history of Christianity in America. The class will explore some of the major persons, ideas, and movements that have shaped Christian faith and practice in North America. The course will also involve students in opportunities for more intensive pursuit and presentation of their particular interests in the story of North American Christianity.
Significance for life and ministry
Knowledge of basic themes, patterns, and events in the history of Christianity in America is indispensable for Christian ministers who seek to be leaders of the church and reliable interpreters of the faith in the North American context. Ministers with a sense of historical perspective on American Christianity will be able to comprehend its current issues more thoroughly and address its present problems more effectively. Also, through improving their capacity for critical evaluation of historical sources, students will have the opportunity to acquire transferable analytical and writing skills, which will be useful in observing, understanding, and influencing contemporary situations of ministry.
Learning Outcomes
(1) To introduce students to some of the major people, movements, issues, and themes in the history of Christianity in North America (cognitive)—assessed by final exam.
(2) To guide students in investigating some aspects of the historical development of American religious diversity (cognitive/affective)—assessed by historical figure class presentations.
(3) To assist students in appropriating spiritual insights and resources from American history for their own Christian growth and ministry (affective)—assessed by devotional leadership.
(4) To enable students to explore in detail the life and thought of one North American historical figure and present some aspect(s) of their study to the class (instrumental)—assessed by historical figure reading list and class presentation.
(5) To engage students in historical research focused upon constructing and defending a historical argument (thesis) based upon critical evaluation of sources (instrumental)—assessed by research paper.
Course Format
Course sessions will include lectures, class discussions, student presentations, small group consultations, and historical document workshops. The class will meet for ten three-hour sessions, Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m., March 28-May 30.
Required Reading
Cullen, Jim. Essaying the Past: How to Read, Write, and Think about History. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell, 2009. 208pp. ISBN-13: 978-1405182799. $21.95.
Gaustad, Edwin S. and Mark A. Noll, eds. A Documentary History of Religion in America to 1877. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003. 633pp. ISBN-13: 978-0802822291. $60.00.
MacHaffie, Barbara J. Her Story: Women in Christian Tradition. 2nd ed. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2006. 404pp. (Read pp. 125-344). ISBN-13: 978-0800638269.404pp. $39.00.
Noll, Mark A. A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992. 592pp. ISBN-13: 978-0802806512. $50.00.
Historical figure reading from primary and secondary sources--minimum of 250 pages.
Reading for research paper critically evaluating primary sources.
Recommended Reading and Resources
Extra Credit Reading—Choose one. Optional 3-pg. extra credit paper due May 2.
Orsi, Robert A. The Madonna of 115th Street: Faith and Community in Italian Harlem, 1880-1950. Third ed. New Haven, CT: Yale Univ. Press, 2010. 360pp. ISBN-13: 978-0300157529. $19.00.
Robeck, Cecil M., Jr. The Azusa Street Mission and Revival: The Birth of the Global Pentecostal Movement. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2006. 352pp. ISBN-13: 9781418506247. $16.99
Sweeney, Douglas A. The American Evangelical Story: A History of the Movement. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2005. 208pp. ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-2658-4. $20.00.
Recommended resources:
Gaustad, Edwin S. and Mark A. Noll, eds. A Documentary History of Religion in America Since 1877. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003. 352pp. ISBN-13: 978-0802822307. $60.00.
Rampolla, Mary Lynn, A Pocket Guide to Writing in History, 6th ed. Boston: Bedford St. Martins, 2010. 160 pp. ISBN-13: 978-0312535032. $20.95.
Reid, Daniel G., et al., eds. Concise Dictionary of Christianity in America. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2002. 378pp. ISBN 13: 978-1-57910-969-1. $31.20.
Selected films portraying American religious history (extra credit).
Assignments and Assessment
1. Historical figure reading list 5% of final grade
2. Research paper proposal 10%
3. Historical figure presentation 20%
4. Ten-page research paper 30%
5. Final exam 25%
6. Class attendance and participation 10% (includes devotional leadership requirement)
Prerequisites: None.
Relationship to Curriculum
Meets M.Div. core requirement Church History "C" (CHC); M.A.: Church History/Theology.
(6/11) This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. Spring 2012


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Most residents born before the 1970s were commonly delivered at home without any hospital-issued birth certificate, KNAU-FM reported. Many of those residents today can obtain a "delayed birth certificate," but not without proper documentation.
Officials say sometimes as many as six documents, including a Navajo Census record, are required in Arizona. It's also harder for some people who may have changed their first or last name.
Lena Fowler, the only Navajo on the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, devotes two days a month in her Tuba City office to people who need a birth certificate. Those days always bring lines, Fowler said. Many people have become frustrated by the process. She said some people have told her that they spent decades trying to get the certificate. The holdup prompted her to contact state officials a year ago with calls and emails.
"It took a while ... for the state to acknowledge that there was actually an issue that Native Americans were having a very difficult time obtaining their birth certificates," Fowler said.
Some residents of the Navajo Nation, which includes parts of New Mexico and Utah, said the rules are the most stringent in Arizona. The rules on obtaining delayed birth certificates have remained the same for 25 years. State Department of Health Director Will Humble said the state may update its policy and slash the number of necessary documents.
"The efforts that we're going through now would give the county health departments clear guidance about what kind of tribal documents would get applicants delayed birth certificates," Humble said. "But right now, that guidance doesn't exist."
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UCLA's All-American free safety Rahim Moore has been named to the Jim Thorpe Award Pre-Season "Watch List." In all, 35 football players were named to the watch list which honors the nation's top defensive back player at the end of the season.
Last season, Moore led the Pac-10 Conference and the NCAA with 10 interceptions. He has already been named to watch lists for the Lott Trophy and Nagurski Trophy this pre-season, while also being named a pre-season All-American.
The Thorpe Award is one of college football's most sought after and prestigious awards. It is named after history's greatest all-around athlete, a man who excelled as a running back, passer and kicker on offense, but also was an awesome defensive back. Recognized in the Pro Football Hall of Fame simply as "The Legend", Thorpe also played professional baseball and won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon and pentathlon.
The Jim Thorpe Award "watch list" is determined by analysis of the pre-season All-American teams listed in at least six pre-season college football annual magazines. Four points are awarded for first team, three points for second team, two points for third and one point for honorable mentions. This procedure determines approximately 30-40 players on the pre-season watch list. This list is not final and players who have outstanding seasons are added as the season progresses.
A "Screening Committee" of Jim Thorpe Association members follows these players throughout the season, watching games and researching information sources to grade Thorpe Award candidates on the basis of performance on the field, athletic ability and character. The committee meets on the first Monday in November to narrow the field to 10 or 12 semi-finalists.
The committee meets again on the Monday before Thanksgiving to select the three finalists. The names of these finalists are submitted to a national panel of about 50 sports writers, sportscasters, coaches and former players who vote to determine the winner. The three finalists are invited to the ESPN College Football Awards Show, and the winner is announced during the show.
Formal presentation of the Jim Thorpe Award takes place at ceremonies in Oklahoma City on the first Tuesday in February following the national signing date for college football recruits.
The Jim Thorpe Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA). The NCFAA was founded in 1997 as a coalition of the major collegiate football awards to protect, preserve and enhance the integrity, influence and prestige of the game's predominant awards. The NCFAA encourages professionalism and the highest standards for the administration of its member awards and the selection of their candidates and recipients. For more information, visit the association's official Web site, www.NCFAA.org.
2010 Pre-Season Watch List Candidates
Prince Amukamara - CB - Nebraska
Mark Barron - S - Alabama
Brandon Boykin - CB - Georgia
Curtis Brown - CB - Texas
Kendric Burney - CB - North Carolina
Brandon Burton - CB - Utah
Rashad Carmichael - CB - Virginia Tech
Quinton Carter - S - Oklahoma
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Don Decicco - S - Pittsburgh
Ras-1 Dowling - CB - Virginia
Blake Gideon - S - Texas
Stephen Gilmore - CB - South Carolina
Brandon Harris - CB - Miami
Will Hill - S - Florida
Jermale Hines - S - Ohio State
Brandon Hogan - CB - West Virginia
Davon House - CB - New Mexico State
Duke Ihenacho - S - San Jose State
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Janoris Jenkins - CB - Florida
Jeron Johnson - S - Boise State
Tejay Johnson - S - TCU
Shiloh Keo - S - Idaho
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DeAndre McDaniel - S - Clemson
Rahim Moore - S - UCLA
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Patrick Peterson - CB - LSU
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Grace Cordial has been responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Beaufort District Collection at the Beaufort County Library since 1999. The Beaufort District Collection exists to acquire, preserve, maintain and make accessible a research collection of permanent value which records the history, culture, and environment of our part of the South Carolina lowcountry. Besides the research room, Cordial manages the "Virtual BDC:" the BDC web pages, the Online Obituary Index, two digital collections, a new BDC.BCL Facebook page, and the Connections blog.
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The No. 2 ranked Stanford synchronized swimming team began their season the only way they knew how: by sweeping all events at the William and Mary Invitational last Saturday, swimming to victory against the No. 12 ranked host team.
The cardinal snatched the lead at the start of the competition and never relinquished it, soundly defeating the east coast rivals who had little time to figure out what hit them. Stanford's A-squad set the tone for the ultimate triumph, snagging the top eight spots in the elements competition, which out-placed W&M and Mary Washington's best swimmers. Former member of the 2004 Olympic Team training squad, Katie Norris claimed the title in the event, followed by Samantha Bongiovanni-Duclos, Ashley McHugh, Jennifer Kibler, Cassidy Ramage, Courtney Penn, Shella Sadovnik, and Mari Maekawa.
The cardinal then proved their strength in trio and duet by placing routines first and second in each event. Bongiovanni-Duclos, McHugh, and Norris scored a 91 out of a perfect 100, with the trio of Kibler, Ramage, and Sadovnik four points behind. Bongiovanni-Duclos and McHugh secured another first-place ranking in duet, followed by teammates Maekawa and Penn in second, and the W&M's top duet in third. But the cardinal landslide did not stop there. Norris wowed the packed audience with an impressive solo to Cirque du Soleil, scoring a 94.83 to pummel W&M's Kim Marsh. Norris then paired up with teammates Bongiovanni-Duclos, Kibler, Maekawa, McHugh, Penn, Ramage, and Sadovnik to oust the W&M squad in the team routine competition, scoring a 94.33 to W&M's 83.83.
Naturally, these aqua-vixens are optimistic about the remainder of the season. "To come off with a win at our opening meet feels great," sophomore Ramage said. "It really gives us confidence going into our season, which is so important if we want to have what it takes to win the national championship." But when asked if the results of the invitational foreshadowed a 2004 NCAA Championship title, fellow sophomore Penn noted, "We swam really well for our first competition, but there are a lot of glitches in our performances that need to be worked out before we take on our top competitors. Fixing these issues needs to be our number one priority, and we can't let an overwhelming win like this make us lose sight of that."
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By MARIA KACIK
Staff Writer
Frank Ehrman said farmers used to gather in large groups on the fairgrounds during the week of the Medina County Fair, talking about the year's crop and other aspects of farm life. But every year, he said, he watches the number of farmers at the fair dwindle.
"My main word is things 'usta' be this way. U-S-T-A, 'usta,' †the owner of Fran Mar farms in York Township said while minding cows at the dairy cattle barn Monday.
One of the reasons Ehrman said things are now different are skyrocketing prices.
"I've never seen nothing like it in all my life, the costs of farming,†he said, noting many farmers are unable to stay afloat. "I'm afraid there's going to be a lot of 'I'm dones' this winter.â€
He noted the price of fertilizer has gone from $190 to $1,200 a ton in the last year. Prices of fuel for farming equipment have more than doubled.
Ehrman said while his crops have been selling at higher prices than usual, he isn't making any more profit than usual thanks to the prices of fuel, fertilizer and other materials.
Frank Ehrman (right) and his granddaughter Jessica Wolff, 13, of York Township, ready stalls at the Medina County Fair Monday morning. Because of high costs for fuel, fertilizer, feed and other materials, Ehrman hopes the farming community will still be viable when Wolff is grown. (Shirley Ware | Photo Editor)
"They're bad — the gas prices, the fertilizer prices,†said Kathy Packard of L and T Farms in Litchfield Township. Her family doesn't sell the crops they grow, but use them for raising their dairy cows. Thus, their farm cannot cash in on the rising sale price of crops, such as corn and soybeans.
They do, however, buy feed for the dairy farm's cows. Just as fuel prices have risen, so too have feed prices.
Richard G. Heilman, of Heilman Farms in Spencer Township, said almost every one of his costs has gone up — everything from fertilizer to machine parts.
And he said he only saw a satisfactory crop this year.
"We're not looking at any high yields ourselves. I'd say there's at least 20 percent damage (to crop),†he said. Usually, he said, he only sees 5 to 10 percent damage to crop.
County farmers at the fair this week said the late April rains affected their crops. For those who had planted early, the constant rain impeded the plants' early growth. The ones who waited to plant could not until the rains stopped halfway through May.
"The rain kept everybody out of the field clear into May,†Mike Miller, OSU extension educator said Monday.
But rains elsewhere this year could further deplete this year's crop.
Areas throughout the Corn Belt states of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri saw floods this spring that destroyed much of the states' corn crops. Area farmers are wondering what this could mean for them and consumers throughout the country.
Farmers in the area likely will be able to sell their crops at higher prices than usual.
"The crop reports say (the crops in the flood-afflicted states) are not coming in as well and it drives the price up,†said Terry Jenne of Triple T Farms in Litchfield Township.
But Ehrman said there may not be enough corn and other crops to satisfy the demand throughout the country.
"We have no way of adding on to our crop,†he explained.
Some farmers began to contemplate what similar devastation could mean to them.
"It would wipe me out,†said Darren Newcomer of Blake-View Farm in Seville. "I don't carry farm insurance.â€
Heilman said: "It would probably devastate it enough that we would be close to going under. It would be hard to rebound.â€
He explained farming involves such risks. But it's the lifestyle he was raised with, he said.
"You've got to love it. It's something you got to want to do,†he said, while tending cows in a barn at the fair Monday.
His father and mother, Richard and Barbara Heilman, sat outside the same barn. Until his son took over, Richard was in charge of the Heilman farm for decades.
"If I had to do it over, I would,†the elder Heilman said.
Learning Garden
Dawn Felton, owner of the Learning Garden Christian Child Care Center in Montville Township, said one of her favorite aspects of her job is getting to know all the children and their families at the child care center. Now, she said, she is ready to open up a second center and get to know a whole new set of families.
"I think this is perfect for us. We want to keep it so we can know all the families. We want to be hands-on as owners,†she said.
The new Learning Garden, 4885 Panther Parkway, Seville, features six classrooms.
"There's plenty of space in there and we can be more age-specific,†Felton said. The rooms will host three different pre-school classes, two infant classes and one toddler class.
In addition, the new center includes a 6,000-square-foot gym that will host the center's health and fitness program. A café, named Debbie's Café for Felton's mother who passed away, is available for parents when they drop off and pick up their children.
The new Learning Garden Christian Child Care Center will have an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. It officially will open the following week.
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Dear Bossip: Do You Think He Really Broke Up With Me Because He Was Embarassed Of His Disability?
Dear Bossip,
I met a guy who loved to express how different he was as man.
Of course, I was curious and attempted to make myself available to get to know him better. He stated he's an investor and works a lot. The first month of getting to know one another, we would meet up in our cars talk for a while and then leave. Our phone conversations also went good for this month. I called myself being honest about having a male "friend" on the side, who was my hanging out buddy, and who was my "Buddy," too.
Now, the guy I met opened up about how financially comfortable he is, and how he's looking for a real woman to be devoted to, and what plush houses he owns, and how he's the brother who his family relies on financially, etc. However, I learned during the first month that he had a controlling characteristic. That first month, he called it quits because I didn't answer my phone and we had gotten intimate prior, and upon explaining learning where I was and with whom, he assumed I got busy with my Buddy. Which wasn't correct. We were out with others at the bar that night. So, all in all, he broke it off with me.
Weeks went by and I had been trying to explain the misunderstanding to get him back. I wanted him as a friend and more than a friend. He finally met up with me, by car, and we patched things up. I wound up letting my Buddy go and explain that I was trying to start a real relationship with someone who can handle my lifestyle. I am a divorced mom of three and I have custody of my children and I get limited help from their father's, and I lack family support because my family is small and I lost both of parents. So, my guy lead me to think we gone work on a new relationship and someone I could lean on too.
Well, it's been four months now, and last night I let him come by and get his things and he gave me my key back. I'm stunned, but slightly relieved. I know there is no perfect person, but I thought he was my settling down guy. He never physically abused me, but he would say things that I mentioned to him that were hurtful. He is physically disabled, but he never let me see his body totally. He would hide his disability fully. He always drove different cars and he lived in the boondocks and, yet, I've never rode in a vehicle with him and I've never been out in public with him, nor seen his so plush of a home. All I have ever seen is the money he totes around. Of course I asked him more than once if he was married. I even explained if he's a hustler, then he can go on. His reasoning being, he works a lot and is on a mission to be a millionaire in 2012. He's not married. He just wants a real woman because he was about to marry his child's mother, but she turned crazy and got herself pregnant to keep him around. And now he doesn't trust females.
Our last argument lead to him getting his stuff out of my place. It was over a concert he went to. He says his coworkers invited him and he couldn't say no. Mind you, we never have been anywhere and that struck a cord with me. He mentioned how good the concert was and how best dressed he was and how ladies were complimenting his attire. I simply asked him to take a photo so I can see. He never sent me a picture, and days went by without me receiving it. So, one night he mentioned the outfit. Sarcastically, I said, "You must have sent that to someone else, because I never got that picture you owed me." He gets bent and says, "I was just about to show it to you, but since you assuming I sent it to another person, I am too tired to reach the phone."
There has been this back and forth periodically for months now regarding different scenarios. I feel like he's definitely hiding something and compensating money in it's place. Ultimately, I cannot be sold or kiss ass at this point. I am stunned because I thought I met a serious man wanting a real relationship. He says I play too many games, but all I be wanting is his time, but making money is that time. So, Terrance give me some feedback, just how you do it!! – What's Up With Him
Dear Ms. What's Up With Him,
Let's see here, uhm, Ma'am, there is nothing to tell you. There is nothing to say. You didn't have a relationship with this mysterious man. You didn't have anything invested in him. And, you certainly were not his woman, and neither was he ever your man.
And, who the hell is romantically and physically intimate with someone and you don't know their disability? How was this man able to hide his physical disability from you? Did y'all have sex in a dark cave, and he just climbed on top of you and did his business and told you not to touch him? Where they do that at?
I'll be damned if I climb into bed with someone and I know they have a physical disability. I want to see what limbs are missing, or any scars, or Keloids, or whatever you are trying to hide. We're not getting into anyone's bed until we discuss this physical impairment. What happened? Why? When? And, how?
Chile, as you all can see women are so freaking desperate that they are now dating physically impaired men, whom they don't know what their physically impairment is, just so they can have a man, well, a d**k. AND, THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH DATING SOMEONE WITH A PHYSICAL HANDICAP, but, uhm, any person with common sense would at least inquire, or know, or see what physical impairment they have. What if something happens and they need assistance that you can't provide? How about they go to the hospital and when the nurses check them in and ask you what's going on, your Klump ass won't know what to say because you don't know what's their physical disability? Stop trying to collect these disability checks from these men to support your weekly weave treatments, or your kids RayRay and Peaches' school outfits.
But, this is my concern, and here we go again with these old supposedly intelligent smart women who have their –ish together, but don't know their ass from a hole in the ground. You said, "He always drove different cars and he lived in the boondocks and yet I've never rode in vehicle with him and I've never been out in public with him, nor seen his so plush of a home." This statement right here made me want to punch your dumbass in your left breast.
I've said it over and over again and I see that I have to repeat myself: (Stands on pulpit and clears throat) You are not in a relationship with a man, and nor does he consider you his woman if you don't know where he lives, or ever been to his home. Your dumbasss has never been to any of his plush homes, or seen any of his expensive properties, yet, you're opening your legs and letting him run up in you raw, and he has keys to your home. DOES THAT MAKE ANY TYPE OF MOFO SENSE TO YOU!?!?! Think, damn it! Think!!! Ugh! Then, this MoFo doesn't invite you out, nor does he introduce you to any of his friends, family members, or co-workers. Sigh! You're truly sad. What is the last level of education you received? But, hold up, this man had keys to your home and you didn't even know where he lived, where he worked, or met anyone who is close with him? You see, this is why I refuse to become friends, interact, or socialize with folks like you. Being dumb, stupid, and ignorant is not always inherited. Sometimes you can catch it just by being in the vicinity of folks, and I refuse to be anywhere close to you. Whomever you're socializing with, I suggest that you alienate them from your circle, and get into therapy IMMEDIATELY!
And, I want you to think about this: You said, "The first month of getting to know one another, we would meet up in our cars talk for a while then leave." How old are you two? Who the hell is meeting up in cars and talking and leaving? Let me guess, you were meeting up in the Wal-Mart or Kroger parking lot and talking from your respective cars. You over there giggling and sniggling with your hand over your mouth acting like Celie from The Color Purple. SMDH! Thus, the reason you never been in any of his vehicles, or ever seeing his physical disability. Girl, does he have any legs? Does he have a d**K? Or, was he using a dildo or screw-on d**k to perform on you? LMBAO!!! I can't today!
Now, I also noticed in your letter that you said you were divorced with custody of your three children with no help from their father's. Uhm, excuse me Ms., but, err uhm, father's? As in more than one father for your three children, and you're divorced??? So, were you looking for a new man to come in and take responsibility for the lack thereof from the father's who are absent? Just asking.
And, excuse me again, but, I have another question. You mentioned that the last argument was over a concert he went to, without you, and how everyone was bragging about his outfit, that you didn't see, and you asked him to take a photo, that you never saw. Hmmmmmm. And, then you say, "He gets bent and says, "I was just about to show it to you, but since you assuming I sent it to another person, I am too tired to reach the phone."" Well, at this point you should have reached over him and picked up his phone and handed it to him. "Since you're too tired to reach for it, I got it for you. Now, show me the picture." And, you should have had your hands on your hips, lips perched, and head cocked to the side.
Whatever he is trying to overcompensate for, probably his disability, that does not mean you have to bend over and kiss his ass, nor act so desperate. And, I can't stand disabled people who say they want folks to treat them like regular people because they are regular people, but then they use their disability when it's convenient for them to do hurtful things to other people. Look, you need to let him know, "I don't know what your problem is, and why you feel inadequate because of your disability, but you're not going to mistreat me and make me feel bad for your inadequacies. Now, you better get your –ish together and treat me right before I push you down the stairs in your wheelchair." – Terrance Dean
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Reviewed By Lyall I (Chandler, AZ) Reviewed for a 2016 GMC Yukon —6/22/2016 10:11 AM
The non-metallic cross over pipe is the way to go. I previously had an AFE system with a metal air pipe which heated the air too much causing the engine to bog down and hesitate under acceleration. Problem solved with the K&N system. The vehicle has achieved 26 mpg steady Hwy driving at 70 mph.


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docetaxel - injection, Taxotere (cont.)
USES: This medication is used to treat cancer (such as breast, lung, prostate, stomach, and head/neck cancer). Docetaxel is a member of a family of drugs called taxanes. This drug works by slowing cell growth.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist. Consult your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you have any questions.This medication is given by injection into a vein by a health care professional, generally over 1 hour every 3 weeks or as directed by your doctor. The dosage and frequency is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.Your doctor may prescribe pre-medications (e.g., corticosteroids such as dexamethasone) to prevent side effects like swelling (fluid retention/edema) and allergic reactions. These are generally started 1 day before treatment and continued for a total of 3 days. Carefully follow your doctor's orders to prepare for your treatment. If you forget to take your pre-medication, or do not take it on schedule, tell your doctor or nurse before you receive your docetaxel treatment.
SIDE EFFECTS: See also Warning section.Pain or swelling at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive tearing, fatigue, dizziness, constipation, and loss of appetite may occur. Nausea and vomiting can be severe. In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Not eating before your treatment may help relieve nausea and vomiting. Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Temporary hair loss and nail changes may occur. Normal hair growth and nail appearance should return after treatment has ended.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: swelling of the hands/feet/legs, unexplained weight gain, numbness or tingling of the hands or feet, muscle or joint pain, persistent weakness or fatigue, eye pain, irregular heartbeat, severe stomach pain, black or bloody stools, severe headache, decrease in the amount of urine.Get medical help right away if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: chest pain, vision changes (such as blurred vision, decreased vision, seeing flashes of light).This medication can lower the body's ability to fight an infection. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop any signs of an infection such as fever, chills or persistent sore throat.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but get medical help right away if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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Local fringe theatre group Vagabond Alley Productions is thrilled to announce the complete cast for their newest upcoming production, "Love in the Time of Zombies," written by Damian Trasler and directed by Amelia Meckler. Local Seattle talents Jason Sharp (Brian), Vagabond Alley Artistic Director D'Arcy Harrison (Susan) and Robert Hankins (Harry) will star in this Seattle premiere production.
"Love in the Time of Zombies," in partnership with Pocket Theater, will play four nights only at Ghost Light Theatrical's Ballard Underground on June 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th at 10 PM.
Leading the cast is Jason Sharp, who will portray Brian. Sharp has been terrorizing Seattle theater audiences for well over a decade. Recent Seattle stage credits include The Cap'n in Annex Theatre's "Team of Heroes" trilogy, The Wolf in Macha Monkey's "Sweet Nothing, "Danny Zuko in "Live! From the Last Night of My Life" at Theater Schmeater, and Red in the late night comedy series Capitol Hill High at CHAC. Sharp has also previously worked with local favorite theatre companies including Live Girls Theater!, Bad Actor Productions, EXITheatre, Open Circle Theater and Our American Theater Co. Sharp is also a veteran actor of 14/48: The World's Quickest Theater Festival and Ian Bell's Brown Derby Series at Re-Bar.
Vagabond Alley's Artistic Director and Executive Producer D'Arcy Harrison will be making her return to the stage as Susan. Harrison has worked as an actor with local Seattle companies such as Greenstage, To Be Continued Productions, Bad Actor Productions, Copious Love, Annex Theatre as well as Seattle Actor's Collective in addition to performing, directing, and producing for Vagabond Alley Productions. In 2002, Harrison received a Seattle Times Footlight Award for her performance and production of "Oleanna" by David Mamet with Vagabond Alley Productions.
Making his debut with Vagabond Alley as Harry is Robert Hankins. Hankins studied theatre at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of the Performing Arts. While living in Chicago, Hankins co-founded Red Tape Theatre where he served as Artistic Director for 3 years. Hankins was last seen as Xanthias in Greenstage's Bacchae and Tim in Driftwood's production of Noises Off. Other Seattle area credits also include Guildenstern in "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead," Carl in "Lonely Planet," Mitch in Macha Monkey's "Thebes," Mortimer in "Arsenic and Old Lace." Most recently Harrison was seen in Renton Civic's "The Foreigner" as David.
"Love in the Time of Zombies" will be directed by Amelia Meckler, a familiar face in the Seattle theatre community. Meckler currently serves as the Casting Director for Greenstage.
Meckler's previous directing credits include "Squish!," "Merchant of Venice" and "Twelfth Night" for GreenStage. Other directing credits include "An Inconvenient Squirrel" for Theater Schmeater, as well as having served on the directing panel of "Oleanna" for Vagabond Alley. Meckler has also worked with several other Seattle theaters including Stage RIGHT, Balagan Theatre, Macha Monkey, and Taproot.
The production team for "Love in the Time of Zombies" includes Casey Brown (Fight Choreographer) and Brian Michael Peterson (Stage Manager/Board Op).


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The season two premiere of the FOX suspense drama "The Following" brought some new characters, along with several twists, plot lines and a new cult. The main question coming into this season premiere was if Joe Carroll was still alive and throughout the episode you anticipated how he planned his escape if he did survive the fire back at the light house.
Overall, this season is off to a good start with many interesting story lines, and characters.
"Resurrection" begins where the season one finale left off. Ryan Hardy survives a serious stab wound from Molly, his ex girlfriend, who also happens to be one of Carroll's followers. Unfortunately Claire gets killed and as a result there is plenty more devastation added to Hardy's dark and painful life. One year later, you notice that there is plenty of change with the characters- including Hardy- and that the show has an entirely different feel than the first season.
This is a new Ryan Hardy. He no longer drinks or looks like a man who lost everything and has nothing to live for. It seems like he has a new outlook on life. He runs every morning and is now a college professor. After several gruesome murders take place on a New York Subway train that involve Joe Carroll and masked cult members, Hardy is called by the FBI for help with the case. While Hardy says he was not contacted by Carroll and knows nothing, he says he does not want to be bothered and has put the Carroll case behind him.
As the episode goes on, we see that Hardy has been working the Carroll case all along. However, he decided to go the Charles Bronson route by playing the vigilante role so to speak, along with the help from his niece, Max. While Hardy hits the New York streets and runs into a lead that proves Carroll is still alive, we are introduced to a new character, Luke, played by Sam Underwood, who is a new member of Joe Carroll's cult. Luke is as psychotic as they come- he has the look, the attitude and a twin brother to top it all off. A uniquely psychotic scene involves Luke taking over the role of remaking a Edgar Allen Poe-styled murder by killing an innocent girl, dressing her body up, dancing with her and going through her refrigerator- to top it off he dressed her corpse in a white dress.
Luke as the villain for this season would be a treat. His crazy ways along with his personality make him a dangerous and entertaining character. As for Emma, we see her sporting a new modern punk look. She has a pink Mo hawk and several piercings in her nose and lip. While we did not see much from her in this episode you could rest assured that she will be a threat to Hardy and the F.B.I.
Toward the end of this episode, we cut to the woods, where a girl is watching the news and has Ryan Hardy on the Television. As the camera follows a man headed towards a cabin in the middle of nowhere we see a bearded Joe Carroll living under a new name and identity, Daryl. It seems that this episode took a page from the Walking Dead, after The Governor is living under a new name, and also sported a beard. The good news is "The Following" can get away with it because the character development and plot line works.
Now that Carroll is alive and a new cult has emerged, how will Hardy handle the tragedies he did back in season one and in the future? It is certain that Hardy and Carroll will clash once again.


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Adventure and Relaxation Awaits You With a Vacation in Madagascar
If you need a thrilling destination for your next vacation, try Madagascar. The sweet smells of ylang ylang and vanilla make each stroll down the beach a memory you will treasure for the rest of your life.
Few countries offer both adventures in the jungle and leisurely relaxation on sunny beaches, but Madagascar has attractions and entertainment to please every traveler. This welcoming island paradise is just off of the coast of Africa. You can visit Madagascar for your entire vacation, or try stopping by as part of a trip to South Africa or Tanzania. All of the best attractions include guided tours, but you are also free to explore on your own. Stick to the professional tours when you are exploring the jungle for a safe and thrilling experience.
Admiring the Beauty of Nature
Traveling through the countryside will give you a general idea of the natural beauty around you, but only dedicated tours allow you to see all of the best sights. Ile Sainte-Marie should top your list of destinations when planning your trip. This small island is just off of the major landmass and features charming fishing villages and miles of unspoiled beaches. You can take a walking holiday and enjoy the sweet scents of cinnamon and clove trees lining the roads. You can also watches whales migrating from the bow of a boat during the months of August and September.
If you want to work on your tan while in Madagascar, plan a visit to Ankify. Only small hotels have been built among the vanilla and cocoa plantations here. You can enjoy pristine beaches without feeling crowded. Flat beaches and long sand bars give you the perfect opportunity for swimming during the high tide.
Many travelers also plan a trip to the island to spend their time spotting rare and endangered wildlife. If you don't mind a short plane ride, visit the Anjajavy Nature Reserve. A walk through the thick jungle will bring you face to face with playful lemurs, colorful tree frogs and lush flowers. Snorkeling and boat excursions are also available to help you explore the coves and caves that dot the coastline.
Fine Dining and Nightlife
If you enjoy the hustle and bustle of a larger city, try Antananarivo. This city is home to the Queen's Palace and other historical sights. You can enjoy authentic French cuisine or see stunning jungle blooms within city limits by visiting the botanical gardens. The Analakely open air market is full of craftsmen and artists selling their wares, making it an ideal stop for picking up gifts and souvenirs.
Nosy Be is a small island off of the coast that is home to the country's largest resorts. The main city, Hell-ville, is home to dozens of award winning restaurants and lounges. You can listen to live music while sipping your favorite cocktails, or find a beach bar and drink rum while enjoying the sounds of the surf. This town is an ideal choice for anyone planning cycling holidays. The streets and paved paths make it easy to navigate by bicycle.
Madagascar has everything you need for an engaging and exciting holiday. You can explore ruins, visit villages that were once popular with pirates and explore the jungle. Plan a trip to this amazing island for your next vacation.
Peter Smith regularly covers the best travel destinations from around the world for a range of vacation websites and blogs. He has profiled some of the best cycling holidays and walking holiday options for active travelers who are looking for adventure.


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I fell in love and purchased this beautiful champagne dress in San Francisco. I had the shop lady take it right off the mannequin. The fabric was so comfortable and the color was perfect with my skin tone. I hope another bride will love it and feel as beautiful as I did.
- Alterations: Other then hemming the length, I had hooks a French bustle attached. This was to manage the train after the ceremony. I have attached photos.
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Wrapping Up The World Cup
We've been tracking various World Cup topics to see if we could uncover how people feel about various teams and events. We wrote about the top 8 teams; when there were four remaining, we wrote about them and even looked at the social media tealeaves in German to see what people were saying about their own team and matches in general.
After an epic match yesterday, Spain beat out Germany (condolences to our German colleagues!) As things reached a fever pitch, the two teams split the crowd in conversation, with Spain at a slight advantage over Germany for the first time during the Champtionship (well, they did win after all!)
How did people feel about the two teams yesterday? Sentiment breakdown shows us that the crowds spoke more positively about the Spanish team. Of the positive sentiment generated by both teams, Spain owned 55% of it, while Germany owned 45% of it. In negatively sentimented chatter, Germany owned 51% of the total, and Spain owned 49% of the total conversation.
Because we track social media in 16 languages, and (did I mention?) half of us are in Germany, I just had to look at some tag clouds. Of course I had to ask a German colleague to translate it for me, but here it goes:
The circled words mean (from top to bottom): "Bitter defeat", "In the end Spain was better" and "Going forward only with Jogi". What this last phrase means is that Germans do not blame the coach (Jogi), unlike what happens a lot of times in sports. Rather, the coach has the support of the German citizens, who is going to be an integral part of future matches and championships. Now that the German team is out, who does the German public think will win: Netherlands or Spain? Judging by the tag cloud below, it seems to be Spain (first circle):
What about the English speakers: which of the finalist teams is the most talked about? So far, Spain owns a bit higher share of the conversation, as considered over the course of the past 30 days.
As far as sentiment goes, people love Holland a bit more. The Netherlands garners 53% of the total positive chatter, with 41% of total negative chatter, on a 46% of total conversation. Spain gets 47% of the positive chatter, and 59% of the total negative, on a 54% of the total conversation. Netherlands is definitely the darling of World Cup 2010, but we are not predicting the winner, as I mentioned before — outcome in soccer has nothing to do with social media affinity, but rather skill and experience. Well, maybe a little — strong fandom can certainly boost morale amongst the players, but it's we are definitely not making predictions based on that. It's really anyone's game, and we'll be sitting back and biting our nails on Sunday!