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I don't know my phone number
In honor of the Lenten season coming to a close, I have decided that I am going to come clean and just confess. I've been living in shame for months and I cannot bear the burden any longer. I cannot stand to bear this painful secret any longer. I must let it out. I only hope that you will be merciful.
I don't know my phone number.
Yes, it's true. I don't know my phone number. When we moved into the new house, we got a new phone number and I cannot recite it without assistance. When I go places that ask me for my phone number (like the dry cleaners, for example) I have to pull out my cell phone, speed dial the house, and see what number comes up.
I may need a medic alert bracelet. I may need one of those "Help! I've fallen and I can't get up!" alert necklaces. I may need to pin an envelope to my shirt with directions on how to return me to my home if I'm found wandering. I cannot remember my phone number.
It's hard to carry a dark secret around.
I feel better by simply having admitted it. I am a tool.
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Don't feel bad – I'm the same way with my cell phone. It's so bad, that I can never give the number out – Sam has it on speed dial and is the only that calls me on it. Otherwise the phone is completely useless to me.
At least you outed yourself. I was beginning to wonder if I was gonna have to do it for you (not unlike the way you stare at me with a glazed look, silently begging for me to rush to your aid when someone asks for our number. It's okay, though. At least one of us is still in full possession of our mental capabilities (and before you can hurl an insult, I was talking about me!!! 🙂
I had the same problem when we moved. I've worked at my company for over 3 years now and still don't know the 800 or regular number for that matter…
The really sorry part that I didn't reveal is that I do know what my phone number spells. So, if I'm near a phone, I can type it out. How bad is that?!
First I'm rolling at the confession! Now, I am saddened by the fact that you know what your number spells but don't know the freakin digits! That shit is just funny.
I did the same with my ATM card, the only problem was that when we went to Germany there were no numbers on the ATM's so I would have to draw out this mental picture of a key pad in my mind to get the numbers right.
I am a mystery wrapped in a enigma.
ATM is easier because of the Braille. Don't ask.
I can understand the braille aspect, its dark out, your in deep ellum need cash fast can't see, can't read, can barely stand up.
It doesn't even spell anything cool. At least our last number spelled "one spam".
Okay. Do you guys always try to figure out what your number spells? I don't have a clue if any of our number spell anything, but I'll be damned if I'm not fixin' to find out!
And Braille? WTF? You can read braille?
But if you have the # programmed in to your cell phone, so that you can figure out what it is easily in any situation, why should you remember it? That's one more brain cell you could do something else with. 🙂


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On some of the computers I support, our ClickOnce applications disappear (both from the desktop and the start menu) after restarting. These are applications that are designed to be run offline (they stay installed on the machine), and no other machines exhibit this problem.
After looking, it appears that the entire Users/AppData/Local/Apps folder is deleted after restarting. This is a remote client, and the machines this is happening to are all brand new running Windows 7. Since these are the only machines with the issue and they're all the same, I'm assuming that this is a Windows or user configuration issue rather than an application issue (since the application runs fine when it launches after installing), hence why I posted it here instead of on StackOverflow.
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it was ok. i would probably reccommend this, but i wasnt so impressed that i would return. our taster was friendly, the wine was good. but nothing spectacular.
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A group of 6 of us, two aficionados and 4 tag-alongs, visited Peju and 5 other wineries last Friday. This was one of the two best (Cuvaison was the other).
The grounds here are gorgeous. The tasting room is beautiful. They also had samples of the mustards and wine-chocolate sauces they sell, all of which were delicious.
Our pourer seemed a little disinterested in what he was doing, not quite as personable as the others we met that day, but he was very knowledgeable and this is really a small criticism overall.
My fiancee and I were being very judicious with our purchases, not wanting to spend too much while saving for our wedding, but the Peju chardonnay was exceptional (and chardonnays are my favorite) and the others we tasted were all good.
I would recommend this as a stop to include, if only for the beatuful grounds and buildings. Very worth the while!


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Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) Governor Dr. Mohammad Al-Jasir highlighted the soundness of Saudi monetary policy during a speech to businessmen in Riyadh today. Due to the policies implemented by the country's leadership, he said, the Saudi economy avoided the dangers of the world financial crisis and its consequences. Dr. Al-Jasir noted that in 2009 gross domestic product registered a positive growth rate of 0.15%. He added that the government managed to increase actual spending in 2009 by 5.7% compared to 2008, despite the decrease of total revenues in 2009 by more than 54%. Commenting on the Saudi riyal's peg to the U.S. dollar, Dr. Al-Jasir highlighted the benefits of the policy, stressing that it was based on solid economic reasoning.


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Final match of the season set for Saturday at 6 p.m.
Richard Hall scores his second goal of the season
Isaac Kannah scores his fourth goal of the year, NIU finishes with nine men
Len Heinson scores twice, Richard Hall and Cody Witkowski also score in 4-1 win
2014: Appeared in 15 matches, including nine starts. Scored one goal and recorded three assists, also had 18 shots, 12 on goal. Tallied a goal in a 3-0 victory over Quinnipiac (Aug. 31). Recorded assists against Milwaukee (Sept. 23), West Virginia (Oct. 11) and SIU Edwardsville (Oct. 22). Played the full 90 minutes or more in three matches, including 110 minutes against West Virginia. 2013: Appeared in 18 matches, making 13 starts. Recorded two assists and 18 shots, four on goal. Registered assists against Evansville (Sept. 6) and Saint Mary's (Sept. 22). Made his NIU debut in a starting role in the season opener against Cincinnati (Aug. 30), playing 68 minutes. Played a season-high 93 minutes against Bowling Green (Oct. 12). Junior College: Played two seasons at Darton College in Albany, Ga. ... Helped lead Darton to a third-place finish at the 2012 NJCAA Division I National Tournament ... Scored two goals and recorded one assist in the NJCAA Tournament, earning all-tournament recognition ... Also earned first team all-region honors at Darton in 2012 ... Scored 11 goals and recorded nine assists in 2012, helping Darton to a perfect regular season record ... Scored nine goals with six assists as a freshman at Darton in 2011. High School: Played three seasons at Bishop Verot High School ... Scored 115 goals in three seasons ... Twice named the Florida Class 3A State Player of the YearPersonal: Son of Martyn and Carol Palumbo ... Born on March 9, 1993 in Spring Lake, N.J. ... Father played for Arsenal Football Club (England) Under-21 ... Majoring in Journalism.


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If you want to make a more elaborate but still fairly simple Valentine's Day dessert (if that makes sense), combine your cream cheese fruit dip recipe with the fondue. Both use fruit as dippers and you can dip many of the chocolate fondue dippers into the sweet cream cheese as well.
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- Allow the cream cheese to sit at room temperature for awhile to allow it to soften.
- Beat together with the powdered sugar. It should form little peaks.
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- Serve it with your fresh cut fruit and other dippers.
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"Bristol cannot be duplicated. You can make the banking like Bristol, but you won't have this Bristol. You wouldn't have the electricity. You think you can just pop one of these babies up somewhere and it be equally successful? I don't see that ever happening. This is a destination, a special place. It's like a Super Bowl atmosphere every time you come here. No, there's nothing anywhere like it and you could never, ever duplicate it."
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It is WAY past time for Bronco to go! He is a defensive genius but a mediocre head coach. Holmoe needs to seriously consider relegating him to defensive coach and starting a search for a new coach if he hasn't already. The team should be undefeated and would be if Bronco had prepared them for the noise at Rice-Eccles and had not gone for two against Bosie State. There is no question the defense would have held BSU offense and the Cougars would have won possibly in the closing seconds of regular time if not in overtime. Now Hill out for the season never would have happened had Bronco insisted in the "Victory Stance" on each down in the final 1:45 or even better he could have brought in Hunt. Yes it is time for Bronco to go (and has ever since the triple OT debacle against TCU, up by 18 and Bronco's conservative play-calling allowed TCU to get back in it) and for all boosters to put pressure on Holmoe. If you give anonymously and feel the way I do, just ask that your donation/s not go to the football program at all.
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Not happy to hear about Hill's injury. I hope he heals quickly.
I'm glad I had this game dvr'd that's fore sure. They looked like a bad version of Air Force.
OSU and ND are going to be ugly, in a different way though. Good luck cougs.
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I just love how all you side seat QB's, OC's, and Head coaches from byu think that you know so much. You don't, you have a D1 team (a pretty good one at that) with a D1 coaching staff. You guys have know idea what those coaches are thinking and why. They win more games than they loose. I have no idea why you are so unhappy, your team is headed for that 10 win season, and a #25 ranking. You should all be HAPPY!!!!
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Please enlighten all of us "amateurs" why ANY competent coach would ever risk running a QB draw on first down with barely over a minute left in the game, the opponent only having one time out left, and the game not in doubt if your team simply takes a knee on the next three plays.
Unless you can come up with a reasonable argument, please stop cluelessly lecturing other bloggers who seem to have a legitimate reason to criticize what was obviously a DUMB decision by BYU coaches.
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#1 - The few remaining "Doman-hall" loyalist on here are hilarious.
Their coaching blunders have become national news. Why continue to defend them.
BYU fans will be happy when they are both gone. And after next year, even the
die-hard supporters will be singing a different tune.
#2 - You have to give Riley the start next week. He will either engineer an miraculous win or die trying. All it would take is a couple of scoring drives. Just pass the ball to Hoffman or scramble. If OSU can't figure out how to defend that, they will have their hands full.
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I am so sick of all the poor decisions and play calling our coaches are making. Doman should do us a favor and admit publically that he is in over his head. He has admitted as much in private as late. We need Offensive Coordinators and a head coach who will make common sense decisions that will benefit this team. Then again, like someone once said, "Common sense isn't all that common!"
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Doman has to go. You can't fix stupid.
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Bronco Mendenhall should have over turned Brndon Domans pathetic call.
Brandon Doman should do the right thing and step down.
As for Bronco Mendenhall he is wearing thin on BYU Fans.
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Your boy missed the call from the sideline. All you byu side seat coaches are putting the blame on the wrong person. It was #4 who took things into his own hands and ran that draw. If you go back and look at the play, byu was not even set up to block for him. Do you all think that your coaches are that dumb, Bronco is going to side step the issue as much as he can. You are fans, you are not on the team, you get as much as Bronco wants you to get. There is your reasonable argument. And I gurantee you I am not clueless. Bronco and Dohman are doing exactly what they can do with the talent that they have.
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Sad for Hill. The kid is a real athlete and I think he will recover and play next year. Having a running QB begs for getting this type of injury unfortunately. Taking hits like a running back is not something a QB should be doing ... unless you play for Air Force. The Doman offense isn't suited for BYU and I hope to see a flushing of the coaching staff with Bronco the first to move on after his 3 year contract is up.
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everyone needs to take it easy on Doman.. he is one of the top 2 or 3 offensive coordinators in the country.. he has one bad game and everyone wants him fired...
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BONAIRE, Ga. - Wilbert C. "Wilber" Hill, 90, of M-64, Bergland, Mich ., formerly of Bessemer, Mich ., died peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Bonaire at his daughter Joan's home.
He was born Feb. 14, 1923, in Bessemer, son of the late Oscar and Edith (Reed) Hill. Wilber attended the Barber School in Yale and the Washington School in Bessemer. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School with the class of 1941.
Wilber was employed at the Underwood Veneer Company and then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from June 15, 1943, until Feb. 19, 1946. He received the Asiatic-Pacific American Area Victory Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Philippine Liberation Medal. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he was employed by the Steiger Lumber Company and eventually became self employed as a carpenter until retirement. He enjoyed trapping, fishing, woodworking and working around his shop.
In 1946, he was married to the former Jennie C. Konstenius in Ironwood, Mich. She preceded him in death on Nov.15, 2005.
He is survived by a son, Edwin (Jacqueline) Hill, of Ironwood; two daughters, Joan (Hamza) Chekiri, of Bonaire, and Shirley (Robert) Mastie, of Vulcan, Mich .; five grandchildren, Brad, Brian, Georgette, Nadia and Darren; and eight great-grandchildren. They, and some adults also, affectionately referred to him as "Greatest."
Also surviving is a brother, Lloyd Hill, of Bessemer; and sisters, Valerie Higgens, of Hurley, Wis ., and Beverly (Kenneth) Wuorinen, of Bloomington, Minn .; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents and wife, Wilber was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Hill; and sisters, Margaret Maki and Florence "Dolly" Schwartz.
At Wilber's request, cremation will take place and there will be no formal services.
Range Funeral Service and Crematory and the Frick-Zielinski Funeral Home of Bessemer is assisting the family with local arrangements.
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Legalization advocates rejoiced after this election when Portland, Maine, became the first East Coast city to vote for the legalization of marijuana possession for adults 21 and over. Buoyed by the support, Portland Democrat Diane Russell is going to try once again to move her bill for statewide marijuana legalization through the Maine legislature. Lining up to oppose her is the usual cadre of drug rehabbers, police organizations, and… medical marijuana dispensaries?
Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine (MMCM), a trade association representing growers and dispensaries, sent out a letter to its members and the public urging voters to lobby their legislators to oppose the legalization bill. Maine Public Broadcasting reports that Paul McCarrier, a spokesman for MMCM, fears that legalization for healthy people would "threaten to undo the [medical marijuana] system that's in place and create an underground market for marijuana." (Um, what is the current market in marijuana for healthy people in Maine?)
"With the level of tax that they're suggesting on marijuana, including having a minimum amount per gram, all that will do is encourage a black market in this state and will drive up the costs for marijuana producers in general," McCarrier says, though it's hard to imagine how legalization can create a bigger black market than already exists for marijuana. It's also hard to fathom how a tax is a greater cost than the freedom and assets one can lose for a pot bust.
The Portland Press-Herald reports that Rep. Russell's bill would "impose a 10 percent sales tax and 15 percent excise tax on marijuana. That revenue would go toward public school construction, addiction treatment and the prevention of underage sales and usage, among other programs." If those numbers sound familiar, they are equal to the taxation just passed in Colorado for its recreational marijuana system. They are far lower taxes than the three-times-25% taxes Washingtonians will be paying for legal weed.
According to PriceofWeed.com, high quality marijuana is selling for over $320 an ounce right now in Maine, while prices in Colorado and Washington are both below $240 an ounce. The estimated $12/gram price for Washington even after massive taxation is about what Mainers are paying for black market weed now.
It's unfortunate that medical marijuana grower and dispensary opposition to marijuana legalization has become predictable. First we saw dispensaries and the Emerald Triangle growers opposing Proposition 19 in California in 2010, then we saw dispensaries opposing Washington's I-502 and Colorado's Amendment 64 in 2012. The Drug Czar couldn't have concocted a more sinister scheme: let only the minority of medical users smoke pot, they'll build an industry to satisfy their needs, then they'll protect their monopoly turf and spend the proceeds from pot sales to prevent the majority of healthy users from smoking pot.
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Decades of gardening paid off for a Chippewa Lake woman, who has been named Gardener of the Year by the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs.
Gisela Mattingly was awarded the title this month in recognition of her self-taught skills in gardening.
"I was stunned," Mattingly said. "I'm the president of a local garden club and half the members showed up and surprised me when I won. That was really special."
When she and her husband, Paul, moved to Chippewa Lake in 1986, their yard was unimproved. Mattingly had no formal gardening training, but managed to turn the yard into a practical botanical garden after earning her green thumb through practice and reference to books, magazines and fellow gardeners.
Almost 30 years later and their yard has been featured on local home and garden tours because of its "unique beauty," according to the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs.
Mattingly's garden includes colorful perennials, annuals and roses arranged around a koi pond at the focal point. Among the plants are hundreds of tulips — her favorite — which she carefully selects from catalogs to obtain a perfect variety and quantity.
She said her work as a gardener is never complete.
"It's trial and error; it's never finished," she said. "I think we have more garden than grass now."
The garden association said in a media release that Mattingly's work is one of a kind.
"Walking the garden, your eyes feast on changing patterns and colors everywhere you gaze. Seasonal changes bring new surprises," the garden association wrote in the release. "Paths wander amid the flowers and shrubs, accented by ornamental sculpture pots, and passing through draped trellises."
Mattingly said she spends at least six hours a day, seven days a week, in the garden from mid-April to early July and in September and October, when the growing season comes to an end. Even in the offseason, she devotes time to her garden by hanging thousands of decorative lights.
Mattingly, who serves as president of the Briarwood Beach Garden Club in Chippewa Lake, works to share her passion for gardening with the community. Among many projects, the club has created a community garden for residents to grow their own vegetables.
She said she has only a few words of wisdom for would-be gardeners.
"Just keep working at it and eventually it will all come together," she said. "Be a gardener and not a landscaper. For a gardener, there's always room for one more plant."
Contact reporter Nick Glunt at (330) 721-4048 or email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @ngfalcon.


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Could "Blood, Sweat & Heels" star Mica Hughes join "The Real Housewives of New York City" next season? She certainly seems open to the opportunity. On Saturday, April 19, Mica retweeted a fan's tweet that she should be on the the show's next season to "spice it up" and that she was "the coolest one" on "Blood, Sweat & Heels." In addition to retweeting the tweet, Mica responded with a simple "thanks."
If Mica really were to join the New York housewives, one housewife with whom she would probably get along with, at least initially, is Sonja Morgan. Mica said in an interview in March that she once met Sonja at a Bravo photo shoot and found her to be "amazing." She even said that Sonja reminds her of herself and is someone that she looks up to. Considering how tight Sonja is with Ramona Singer, Mica better get on Ramona's good side if she does join the show or else she may be shut out.
Mica has remained coy about whether she wants to continue on with "Blood, Sweat & Heels." She said in the March interview that doing the show was "a huge life changer" for her and others in her life and teased that fans will have to wait to see if she comes back. She also pointed out that she doesn't know if she'll even get the opportunity to be on the show again.
Considering what a lightning rod she was on the show's first season, in addition to the glamour that she brings as a former model and successful model agency owner, it's likely that Mica Hughes will be asked to return for a second season. Bravo confirmed in late March that the show, which also stars Melyssa Ford, Brie Bythewood, Daisy Lewellyn, Demetria Lucas, and Geneva S. Thomas, has been renewed for a second season.
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Artist: The Hollies
Album: Russian Roulette
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The speed I'm gonna do is frightening
Everybody move on over
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Dale Harmon, 60, of Port Neches, Texas died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. Dale was born December 23, 1952 in Port Arthur, Texas to Robert Harmon and Sue Painter Harmon. He was a lifelong resident of Port Neches and an Instrument Tech/Pipefitter with Pipefitters Local #195. He was also a member of the Port Neches Masonic Lodge # 1163 and was an avid fisherman and hunter. Dale was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches with Reverend Monsignor Bennie Patillo officiating. Port Neches Masonic Lodge # 1163 will be conducting Masonic Rites. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the funeral home. Surviving relatives include his wife, Susie Harmon of Port Neches, Texas; mother, Sue Harmon of Hemphill, Texas; two sons, Corey Harmon of Brenham, Texas; Caleb Harmon of Port Neches, Texas; sister, Jill Murphy-Wills and husband John of Port Neches, Texas; brother, Craig Harmon and wife Sharon of Spurger, Texas; grandson, Jackson Harmon of Sacramento, California; and several nieces and nephews.
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Pauline Vernon Martin, 90, formerly of Waldron, passed away on Aug. 31, 2012 in Jonesboro. She was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother and master quilt maker.
She was born Feb. 17, 1922, in Waldron to the late William Syler and Meddie Lamar Syler. She spent most of her life in Waldron and Stuttgart.
She is survived by two sons, Tommy and wife Katy Martin of Trumann, and Paul and wife Sharon Martin of Cabot;, three grandchildren, Hunter and wife Anna Martin of Trumann, Ashley and husband Mason Mack of Piggott, and Melissa and husband Brent Carpenter of Paragould; and four great-grandchildren, Kennedy Carpenter, Presley Carpenter, Madden Mack and Hudson Mack.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Albro Franklin Martin, one sister, Estella Ammons, and two brothers, Robert Syler and William Syler.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10-11 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Martin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Parks Cemetery at Nola under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial gift to: Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 E. Matthews, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
Online condolences may be sent at www.martinfuneralhomes.com
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My brother's teenage son really wanted to see this film and I also wanted to see it, so I took him with me. I used to love the game and was interested what the film will look like and feel like. Well, it wasn't great, but we had a pretty good time watching it and we left the theater pretty satisfied. We got exactly what we wanted and expected from this film: exciting car chases, thrilling action scenes, and pretty good acting. I was impressed with the cinematography, it really felt like we were in the car, it was pretty awesome. Overall, if you are a fan of the game, I suggest seeing this film in the theaters.
I went to see this film with my best friend and we did not leave the theater disappointed. The movie has its flaws, the characters are not developed and the plot also feels unfinished, but we went to see this film for car chases and we got what we wanted and some more. The chases were incredible, the action was awesome, and most importantly, the film was thrilling. However, I do not think it has to be seen on the big screen, because it does lack majorly in originality and it is very predictable. I can tell you right now that you should not take your girlfriend to see it with you, unless she is way into cars and chases.
I was very excited to see this film in the theater. I love the game and I was interested how it will translate on the big screen. Well, I have to say that it didn't translate well, the films was a failure and I do not recommend seeing it in the theater or at home. The plot of this film is really bad and the characters need loads of work, basically the film felt underdeveloped. The car chases were good, however that does not make a movie and I think that makers of this film completely ignored that fact. Overall, I do not think this film is worth your time or money, I suggest seeing something better.
I went to see this film with my friend and I did not like it at all, however my friend seemed to be having a blast. I have to say that I am not a fan of this genre, so I guess I am biased, but I felt that this film was all surface and no substance. The car chases were good and the cinematography made it feel like you are really in the car, but the plot was a mess and the characters were not developed at all. I also found this film very predictable and filled with cliches, which made me roll my eyes way too many times. Overall, if you are a person who liked the game and who likes action films, I recommend seeing this film, otherwise I suggest seeing something else.
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"How can we tell if we're getting our money's worth from the textiles we're using? What are the characteristics of a high-quality textile after it has been processed a dozen times, 50 times, or more? And can item type — flatwork or garment — actually influence textile durability?"Textiles — Elizabeth Easter, Ph.D., University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.
Quality means different things to different people, depending on their perception of the value of a product under consideration and their expectations of performance and durability for that product.
The quality of textile products should take into consideration five specific criteria:
- Initial appearance — Color, design, drape, texture;
- Perceived comfort — Hand, feel, touch, fit;
- Purchase price vs. lifetime cost (maintenance requirements plus purchase price);
- Serviceability — Implies fitness for purpose or suitability for use, which also includes durability; and
- Safety and environment — Flammability, toxicity, allergenicity.
Fitness for use may be the most widely used concept of quality and is determined by those product features that a user can recognize as beneficial.
[NP][/NP]If we apply the fitness-for-use concept to a textile product, for example, a patient gown, it should be an acceptable style, color and design; and it must be free from defects such as stains, material (fabric) defects, open seams, loose (untrimmed) threads, misaligned buttons or buttonholes, defective zippers, and so on.
It must fit properly for the labeled size. And, it must perform satisfactorily in normal use, meaning that an apparel item must be able to withstand normal laundering/pressing and/or cycles without color loss or shrinkage, seams must not come apart, fabric must not tear, and so on.
A similar expectation would apply to fitness of use of towel, sheet or other textile products.
Knitted cotton sheets should be aesthetically pleasing and present the appearance of a well-made bed. In use, they should be comfortable to meet the needs of the customer. And, to be serviceable to the industry, they should retain the aesthetic and performance features for the expected life of the product.
From a customer's viewpoint, quality is the main ingredient in a product that delights them by either meeting or exceeding expectations. Quality is a reflection of customers' opinion of the value they see in a product.
Some factors that influence consumers' perception of quality are:
- Price — Consumers tend to associate quality with higher price.
- Technology — This factors in construction or workmanship of fabric and seam strength, colorfastness, shrinkage, and other properties that are affected by the state of technology in the industry.
- Psychology — A textile product can be reasonably priced and the best that technology can offer, but if it isn't attractive, isn't fashionable, and doesn't meet the aesthetic requirements of customers, then it isn't a quality product.
- Durability — The importance of durability varies with categories of products, e.g. towels at poolside may not carry the same level of quality expectations as towels in the suites of a luxury hotel or spa.
As an industry, if you can positively influence any one or more of the preceding factors, then you will be able to increase the quality (and therefore the value) of the product in a customer's mind and obtain a repeat customer.
Keep in mind that from an industry standpoint, higher and better product quality can be used as a product differentiation strategy in the marketplace.Textile/Uniform Rental — Kurt Rutkowski, Universal Linen Service, Louisville, Ky.
That's the million dollar question — Are we getting our money's worth? We operators need to take into account many factors to determine the answers.
[NP][/NP]At Universal, we routinely monitor the "life servings" of a product by taking the number of pieces billed and dividing that by the number of pieces put into service each year by item. We use this valuable tool for analyzing merchandise injections for all core items. We also monitor our merchandise cost as a percentage of weekly revenue. When combined, these two tools ensure that all merchandise decisions are well thought-out.
When purchasing table linens, we monitor them closely for shading, both on colored and white linens. If you don't watch closely, you could find that the shading of colored napkins is inconsistent from one shipment to the next.
We have also learned over the past couple of years that "white is not always white." Optical brighteners that are added during the manufacturing process can give the product a beautiful appearance until it's been processed for several months. But, ultimately, the brighteners will break down and result in different shades of white. We now work closely with our distributors to ensure that optical brighteners have not been added to the textiles we buy.
We would also recommend that you create a color palette that your employees can use to detect severely shaded products that should be removed from circulation.
As a vendor or a customer, we know that price is perceived. At Universal, when it comes to bar mops, we pride ourselves on using the heaviest weight in the industry. When approached by other vendors, we use the "gorilla test." If we can rip a new bar mop, then it just won't work for us. For us, this is a selling point, as a better towel reduces the number of towels our customers need each week, and we increase our life servings, thus creating a win-win situation.
You can always buy a less-expensive product, but reducing one's quality for price is a slippery slope.
Never overlook the importance of your chemical supplier when looking at textile durability. We believe that this vendor relationship is critical. Regardless of one's product mix, there are many factors to take into account when making the right decision in getting your money's worth.Does it meet my needs and the needs of the customer?Is it an equal or better product than the one I am currently using?What are the actual life servings?
Once you are able to answer those questions, you can fully determine the durability and "cost savings" for your business.Check back tomorrow for Part 2 of this story!


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This general application information will clarify aspects of the application process that are specific to international students. When you submit a formal application you will be required to submit the following documents in support of your application. While you are waiting for the formal application, you can be gathering these documents and taking the required admissions examinations so your application can be filed sooner. Bulletins will be sent with the application if it is the School policy to do so.
Detailed School Records - These should include all subjects taken and examinations attempted. These records may be called various things in other countries such as relevé des notes, mark sheets, student books, etc., but in the United States are referred to as "transcripts." All records should show dates of attendance, subjects studied, grades (marks or final assessment) received, hours spent in lecture per week, and degrees or diplomas awarded. Certified photocopies of official records in the native language must be submitted along with certified word for word translations (where appropriate). Foreign language records will not be processed without a translation; and, an English translation will not be accepted without the copy of the original. Course descriptions may be required where questions of advanced standing, transfer credit, or degree equivalence may arise, but are not required at the time of application.
Columbia University cannot accept responsibility for the safeguarding of original documents. Please do not send original diplomas or any records that cannot be replaced.
If the school you attended is no longer in existence or it is impossible for you to obtain official documents from any school you have attended, please have the Ministry of Education of your country furnish an official statement testifying to the impossibility of obtaining records. The Ministry should also supply Columbia with a list of courses ordinarily followed in that school or university.
First year bachelor's degree applicants - must supply academic records for the last four (4) years of secondary school, all national examination results (such as "0" levels, "A" levels, Baccalaureate, Abitur, International Baccalaureate, etc.), and a diploma showing proof of graduation, if available at the time of application.
Transfers - second or third year bachelor's degree applicants (students who have already attended a tertiary level institution and wish to complete their first degree or a second bachelor's degree at Columbia University) - must supply the records described in First year bachelor's degree applicants (above) plus year by year academic records of all tertiary level work showing dates of attendance, courses taken and final examination results, and diplomas received (if any).
Graduate (master's degree and doctoral degree) applicants - must supply records of all courses and examinations for all university or other tertiary level work completed plus proof of graduation, when available.
Admission Examination Results - Please consult the bulletin of the school to which you plan to apply for the specific test(s) required by that school. You should take these exams approximately nine to twelve months before the term in which you wish to enroll. The following addresses can be used for ordering applications for standardized tests:
|Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)
|Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
|American Dental Association
|Association of American Medical Colleges
|Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
|Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I)
|Educational Testing Service
|Educational Testing Service
|Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
|Subject Tests (SAT II)
|Educational Testing Service
|Educational Testing Service
|Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
|Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
|Law School Admission Council
|Educational Testing Service
Proof of Proficiency in English - If your first language is not English or you received a bachelor's degree from a country where English is not the official language, you will be required to submit a current score (no more than two years old) of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum TOEFL score expected of most departments of Columbia University is 600 (written) or 250 (computer version). You may obtain an application from your local U.S. Information Service counseling or binational center or by writing to Educational Testing Service, Test of English as a Foreign Language Bulletin, Princeton, NJ 08541-6154, U.S.A.
If you are in New York City at the time of making a formal application, you may take the Columbia University English Placement Test (EPT) instead of the TOEFL. Telephone (212) 854-3584 to make an appointment for the test and inform the appropriate admissions office at Columbia of the date when the test will be taken.
Depending on your TOEFL score, you may also be required to take the Columbia University English Placement Test (EPT) at the time of registration. If your EPT test results do not show satisfactory English proficiency, you will be required to study English full-time or along with a reduced academic program. Students whose proficiency in English is not strong should plan to spend more time in the United States than the minimum required for the degree, as the points earned for intensive English do not count as points toward a degree. In many cases, financial aid given by the School cannot be used to study courses in intensive English. (See section on American Language Program).
Statement of Purpose or Essay - The purpose of the essay is to give the admissions committee a clear picture of your background, desired study plan, and your ability to write correctly in English. The essay is to be written by you, in your own words. Each school has a different writing requirement which will be defined in the formal application.
Letters of Reference - These should be obtained from present or former teachers (in most instances) who are familiar with your academic background. Each school has its own form on which the letter is to be written and it is included in the formal application.
Application Fee - Each school at Columbia University requires a fee to be submitted for processing the application for admission. The exact amount varies from school to school. Most schools will not waive the application fee.
Certification of Finances - If you are admitted to Columbia University you will need, with certain exceptions, to contact the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) for the document (Form I-20) required in support of your application for a student visa. Part of the requirement to qualify for a student visa is proof of ability to finance one's education. Please consult the bulletin of the school to which you plan to apply for that school's documentation requirement when submitting your application. Although financial documentation may not be required at this time, it will be required to qualify for a Form I-20. If you will be receiving financial aid from Columbia University, you may be required to show funds to supplement an offer of financial aid from Columbia as not all offers of financial aid cover full expenses. Married students who plan to bring their families will be required to show funds available to support their dependents. (Also see next section on Financial Planning).
Financial Planning - Please review the chart showing the estimated annual cost of attending the various schools at Columbia University found in the Guide to Fees and Payments. The chart includes: costs for a single student for tuition, fees, living expenses and books for an academic year; however, it excludes travel to and from New York City. Additional expenses need be anticipated for dependents of married students. It is essential that students anticipate the full amount of their educational expenses and secure their source of funding for the first year and any required subsequent years of school. It would be prudent to expect expenses to increase at the rate of 4-8% per year.
International students are eligible to compete for financial assistance at Columbia University, although it is not offered by all schools (please consult the school's bulletin for availability and deadlines for application).
Information for the current academic year may be found at Student Financial Services. Costs are expected to increase 4-8% each year. Please consider carefully the TOTAL cost of your education in this country. You should be aware that further resources are necessary for additional years and that you cannot depend on the University or work in this country to meet your educational expenses.
AMERICAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM - Each applicant is urged to appraise accurately his or her ability to read, write, and speak in English. While one should study English in the home country, a student can reinforce and greatly refine his or her command of English for academic purposes by attending classes at Columbia University's American Language Program (ALP). The ALP, which dates back to 1911, is one of the oldest English as a Second Language Programs in the United States. Its mission is to promote the internationalization of the University by offering a carefully integrated sequence of courses to students, business and professional people, and international visitors who wish to improve their command of English. Applications to study English for academic purposes can be made directly to the ALP. It must be pointed out, however, that admission to the American Language Program in no way guarantees admission to any other division of Columbia University.
Students with a TOEFL score of less than 600 on the written exam or less than 250 on the computer exam should expect to study English either full-time or part-time at the ALP. Most departments require that students receive a score of 600 (written) or 250 (computer) to be considered for admission.
VISA AND DOCUMENT INFORMATION - To assist you in your planning, this overview of the Student visa focuses on matters of particular concern to incoming students. Also included is information of importance to Canadian citizens and nationals of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program.
Upon your admission to Columbia University, you will be provided with an Application for Visa Certificate (AVC). The Visa Certificate itself (Form I-20), which you will need to apply for an F-1 Student visa, will be issued to you upon satisfactory completion and submission of the AVC with appropriate documentation. If you are already in the United States, you will also complete the AVC to apply for a Visa Certificate to use in support of an application for change of nonimmigrant status or to follow the procedure for F-1 Student transfer. The AVC and supporting documentation will be sent to the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO). Your accompanying spouse and children may apply for F-2 visas (dependents of F-1 visa holders), if funding to meet their additional expenses is documented.
There are two immigration-related terms which you will see frequently, entry visa and immigration status. Entry visa refers to the visa stamp in one's passport that permits one to enter the United States. This stamp is obtained at a U.S. Consulate. One's entry visa is used only for entries to the US and may expire during one's stay with no repercussions. Immigration status reflects the most recent notation on one's I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, commonly known as the I-94 Card. One's immigration status is generally the same as one's entry visa classification, e.g. F-1, B-2, J-1, etc. The I-94 Card one receives on entering the country is proof of immigration status (nonimmigrant classification) in the U.S. and also gives the length of time one is permitted to stay. On one's arrival in the U.S., the customs or immigration official retains the Arrival portion of the I-94, notes one's immigration status (nonimmigrant classification) on the Departure portion, and staples the I-94 (Departure) Card into one's passport, usually to the same page on which the entry visa is stamped.
F-1 Student Classification - Those who hold F-1 Student visas are normally admitted to the United States for Duration of Status (D/S) by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. government department responsible for administering regulations related to the stay of non - U.S. citizens. Under the terms of a Student visa one is required to pursue a full-time course of study during the academic year, September through May. For immigration purposes, Columbia University commonly defines full-time study as registration for 12 or more credits or one Residence Unit each semester.
Canadian Nationals - Canadians do not need entry visas to enter the U.S. Those wishing to enter the United States for purposes of studying should request F-1 status at the border and must always show the Form I-20 to the Immigration inspector. Otherwise, the student will be in Tourist (B-2) status and will not be allowed to register. Canadian students must have an I-94 Card to confirm current F-1 or J-1 status.
Visa Waiver Program Nationals - There are several countries whose citizens are not required to obtain a visa to enter the U.S. as a Tourist. Individuals admitted to the U.S. under this program have the code WT noted on the I-94 Card. Tourists in this status are never allowed to change status in the United States and are never allowed to extend their stay in the United States beyond the date on the I-94 Card. Do not enter under this status if you are entering the U.S. to be a student.
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Bermuda- An Island Paradise
Tom Holbrook
Judy and I had a tremendous get away to the island of Bermuda several weeks ago and it was a wonderful place to visit. It is small in size, approximately 21 miles long and 2 miles wide and currently has 68,000 residents. That compares with 25,000 back in the 50s. The water is two or three beautiful shades of blue, and the sand is pink. The entire island is comprised of one huge rock of coral with niches cut out to hold the many new hotels, residence clubs and accompanying well-groomed golf courses.
Tourism is Bermuda's main infusion of cash and the residents are very friendly throughout the island. There are no car rental companies because the roads are too narrow and parking spaces are non-available. The law only allows one automobile per household and the speed limit throughout the island is 20 mph, or roughly 40 kilometers per hour. Many own or rent mopeds and/or scooters, which remind me so much of Italy's swarm of little wasps darting in and out of traffic. It's more efficient to drive one of the mopeds because when we were there the average price per gallon (not liter) of gas was $9.65. By the way, the exchange rate for American dollars to Bermuda dollars is 1 to 1. With all the restrictions and laws in Bermuda it is only natural that taxis are the transportation of choice and this month a permanent 25% increase in mandatory taxi fees will take effect.
While the brilliant green foliage, the multi-colored water and sand, and golf course fairways were beautiful, the thing that stood out in Bermuda to me were the stunning white roofs on all the buildings. Although there are some more modern roofs on commercial buildings that are other than white, 95% or better have the gleaming white, limestone (concrete) roofing systems demanded by law. They look especially beautiful on top of the many pastel-colored homes and buildings that are prominent in Bermuda.
For almost 400 years this type of roof has been the preferred system of covering the buildings. The Carter House in St. George's, Bermuda was the first Bermuda Roof that was installed. The driver who took us on our tour of the Island told us that the roof design and weight makes it almost impervious to the often felt hurricane force winds that come through the area, while the unique construction of the roofs allows them to collect the much-needed water. He said because it takes approximately 30-gallons of fresh water per person, per day, in Bermuda, and there are approximately 68,000 full-time residents, the law requires that every house must collect at least 80 percent of the water that falls on the roof and store it in a private cistern under each house. Literally, there is no source for fresh water in Bermuda. Our driver said the cistern beneath his home holds around 32,000 gallons of water and only in the direst of circumstances has he ever come close to running out of water in the 60 years he's lived in the house.
The slide-show of photos provided with this article shows some examples of the ingenious roof designs that are, literally, all over the island. The builders use local limestone slabs ('slates') mortared together on a hip—roof, with more mortar applied on the tops and edges of the slates. The roofs look like a gathering of steps that are all sending water down in a slower rate to the edges of the roof where it is collected in a long concrete trough/gutter, which carries the water into the filtering pipe leading to the cistern. The entire roof is then covered with a very thin coat of white cement.
The roofs were so vividly white I asked our driver how often they were re-painted. He said the law requires roofs to be painted at least every 2-3 years with a special non-toxic paint similar to a traditional lime wash, which helps clean and filter the rainwater as it travels to the cistern. Again, check the slide-show accompanying this article to see examples of the roofs.
Bermuda is a tiny, but demanding, island paradise, to those who live there, and who work extremely hard to keep it prosperous and beautiful for those of us who travel there to revel in its beauty. I want everyone who reads this to understand that Bermuda nowhere near compares to the squalor-ridden, crime filled Caribbean islands with which we are all familiar. It is a clean, safe, prosperous, well-governed paradise that awaits your visit with open arms.
I'll end with these words of wisdom... "Be someone who makes you happy!"


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While the rest of the country is digging out from snow and ice, the temperature here in NC was 70 degrees yesterday. The warm weather makes me want to get outside and start working in the garden and flower beds.
This year, I'm planning on making glass garden totems and plate flowers for my garden. I think they are a wonderful way to add interest and whimsy to your garden and a great way to repurpose old glassware. Some garden totems even have a bowl on the top to make a little bird bath!
If you don't have time to make your own, you can buy one of these on Etsy.
Garden totem, Etsy seller GardenandCrafts
Garden totem, Etsy seller PollysYardArt
Garden totem, Etsy seller MetamorphosisSuite
Garden flower, Etsy seller PollysYardArt
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No Swine Flu For MatthewMitcham
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Mon 4th May, 2009 in Local News
Australian diver Matthew Mitcham returned safely to Sydney over the weekend after being in Mexico City as swine flu started to spread. The Olympic gold medallist was training in Mexico when the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised the flu threat level to five, which led to the NSW Institute of Sport sending the team home.
The Olympic gold medallist had a face mask around his neck as he walked into the arrivals hall on Saturday morning.
"We got tested before we got on the plane in Mexico and were all asymptomatic," said Mitcham to reporters. He joked about locking himself away with his partner for a few days.
"We're going to be staying home for a couple of days just during the incubation period. I'm not going to be going out, you know, pashing people because… I suppose I feel a little bit careful," said Mitcham.
So far Australia has managed to avoid the deadly swine flu virus, however Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon has told the Herald Sun that Australia is expected to come into contact with it at some stage.
"We are concerned at some point that we will have a confirmed case and steps are being taken to make sure that we pounce on it quickly," said Roxon. She confirmed that 413 Australians had been tested for the disease, and 337 had been cleared. She also said that the death toll in Mexico had been downgraded from 100 to 19.
Meanwhile, three Australians living in the UK have tested positive to swine flu. Kate Corbett, a 29-year-old journalist, is the third confirmed case, who told ABC News that she wished she was in Australia, because she felt our authorities would have handled it better.
"I sort of wish I was in Australia for this. It was me who had to be proactive," said Corbett. "I had to call them in the first place. No-one called me… I had to call them and [spell it out] for the health authorities to actually take it seriously."
Corbett is now being treated for the virus and must stay confined to her home for four days.
Photo: Jacky Ghossein.


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Win a Limbo, Terraria or Binding of Isaac Collector's Edition!
Thanks to our friends at Merge Games, we have a physical Limbo: Special Edition, Terraria: Collector's Edition & The Binding of Isaac: Most Unholy Edition to give away!
It's a little different to our normal competitions, so read on!
1. Register or sign-in to MMGN.com (if you haven't done so)
2. Pretend you're an indie game designer. Now, in 60 seconds draw a game character using MS Paint, Photoshop or a similar program, or even by hand and upload the photo.
3. Upload the picture in our gallery and post it in the comments below using the following BB Code: [img]image URL here[/img] - to get the image URL, go to the image you've just uploaded, right click on it and click "copy image location" and paste this between the two [img] tags.
4. In your post, include which of the three games you would prefer to win. You must select one.
And that's it! You're in the running to win!
Now, we can't enforce you only spend 60 seconds drawing the character, but I'm sure everyone is comfortable working within the confines of the honour system -- and we'll notice if it's too good to have been drawn in one minute.
The most entertaining pictures will win.
Giveaway closes on Sunday, December 16, at 11:59pm AEST.
Only open to Australian residents.
Created for fans, this limited boxed edition of the multi-award winning puzzle platformer includes the DRM-free PC and Mac version of the game, a stand-alone soundtrack, art cards, and awesome 3D glasses.
When Isaac's mother starts hearing the voice of God demanding a sacrifice be made to prove her faith, Isaac escapes into the basement facing droves of deranged enemies, lost brothers and sisters, his fears, and eventually his mother.
The Binding of Isaac is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac's form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. The world is your canvas and the ground itself is your paint.
Grab your tools and go! You can do many things in Terraria: make weapons and fight off a variety of enemies in numerous biomes, dig deep underground to find accessories, money, and other useful things, gather wood, stone, ores, and other resources to create everything you need to make the world your own and defend it. Build a house, a fort, even a castle and people will move in to live there and perhaps even sell you different wares to assist you on your journey.
AstroGamer said: Okay here!
I hope it works lol
And I have Terraria and The Binding Of Isaac so im Begging for LIMBO! please... \
Turns out it didn't work can someone help me?...
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I would like The binding Of Isaac
It wont let me upload it to the website where your supposed to upload it first as listed above, because I just joined and dont have enough kudos?
Dougie509 said: @Enarium; talking about mine? LOL did it with my tablet and PS cs6... Just a gradient and a sketch and I may or may not have misspelt isaac...
DEXcrafter said: Just to make sure, is there only one winner, or multiple winners?
Ben said: DEXcrafter said: Just to make sure, is there only one winner, or multiple winners?
Three winners. One game each
Ben said:
coconut1z said: I'm guessing me and morg are out of the competition for the terraria D: (probably cause I see Josh's)
coconut1z said: Hate to ask questions as others have, where are the winners posted?
Josh said: coconut1z said: Hate to ask questions as others have, where are the winners posted?
They haven't been announced yet. Please keep patient. I'm sure the guys at MMGN HQ are deciding on the three winners.
Josh said:
Enarium said: Does anyone know where the winners are posted? I cant remember and I can't find them.
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October 3, 2013 | Vol. 117 -- No. 24
That sure was an abrupt change in weather.
No, we're not talking about the nearly clockwork shift from summer to fall a couple of weeks ago but rather the last weekend's football results.
After having the winds in their proverbial sails for the first month of the season our West Plains football teams entered the doldrums this past weekend.
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Officials said that with Lazcano's body missing, the remaining evidence of his fall consists of three fingerprints and a few photos of a body believed to be the man who helped define the devastating struggle among Mexico's drug gangs and authorities. The navy released two of the photos, showing the puffy, slack face of a corpse whose features, particularly his flaring nostrils, appeared to match the few known photos of Lazcano.
Coahuila state Attorney General Homero Ramos said that around 1 p.m. Sunday outside a stadium in the town of Progreso, marines spotted a suspicious vehicle that had previously been seen with armed men inside.
The marines ordered the vehicle to stop and the men inside opened fire, setting off a gunbattle. The driver was killed in the vehicle. The other man fled and was shot approximately 900 feet away, dropping an AR-15 assault rifle with an attached grenade launcher, Ramos said.
Officials also found a rocket-propelled grenade launcher with two projectiles, two fragmentation grenades and a variety of firearms in the vehicle, Ramos said.
One man's driver license identified him as a 44-year-old resident of the nearby city of Sabinas. The other body had no ID. The bodies were taken to a funeral home in Sabinas and investigators took their fingerprints and photographs, officials said.
Early Monday morning, Ramos said, a group of armed men raided the funeral home and forced the director to drive the hearse with the corpses to another location. He did not offer further details.
Ramos and the Mexican navy said the fingerprints of one man were later found to match Lazcano's, although they did not say when that discovery was made.
Lazcano, who is also known as "El Verdugo" (the Executioner), was credited with bringing military tactics and training to the enforcement arm of the once-powerful Gulf Cartel, then splitting from his former bosses and turning the Zetas into one of the country's two most potent cartels.
The Zetas were the first Mexican cartel to publicly display their beheaded rivals, most infamously two police officers in April 2006 in the resort city of Acapulco. The severed heads were found on spikes outside a government building with a message signed "Z'' that said: "So that you learn to respect."
Under Lazcano's leadership, the Zetas recruited more hit men, many of them former Mexican soldiers, and hired "kaibiles," Guatemalan soldiers trained in counterinsurgency.
Most recently, the cartel was linked to last week's assassination of the nephew of the governor of Coahuila, a slaying that prompted the federal government to dispatch additional troops, federal police and criminal investigators to the state. Some local officials said they believed the killing may have been carried out by Trevino, the other Zetas top boss, in revenge for the killing of his own nephew by an elite state police force the same day.
Grabbing the bodies of fallen accomplices is a trademark of the Zetas, who have retained some of the tactics and institutional culture of the military deserters who founded the group, Grayson said.
"The Zetas take care of their dead," he said. "El Lazca was special forces. There is an esprit de corps, like the Marines. They never leave a comrade behind."
Mexican authorities have announced a string of arrests of high-profile Zetas figures in recent months, and have said they believe a rift had emerged between Ivan Velazquez Caballero, a Zetas leader known as "El Taliban" nabbed by authorities last month, and Trevino, a Zetas capo known as "Z40" who has a reputation for being even more brutal. It was not clear which side Lazcano was on.
On Monday, the Mexican navy said it had arrested a regional leader for the Zetas, Salvador Alfonso Martinez, or "Squirrel," and believed he was involved in many of the Zetas' worst crimes. The high-profile arrests yield intelligence for other arrests, experts say.
In late September, marines grabbed Ivan Velazquez Caballero, a Zetas leader known as "El Taliban," and also recently caught the heads of the two main factions of the Gulf Cartel: Jorge Eduardo "El Coss" Costilla Sanchez, and Mario Cardenas Guillen.
Lazcano was born in 1974, according to the U.S., or 1975, according to Mexican officials. He is suspected in hundreds of killings, including the June 2004 slaying of Francisco Ortiz Franco, a top editor of a crusading weekly newspaper in Tijuana that often reported on drug trafficking. Ortiz Franco was gunned down in front of his two young children as he left a clinic.
The United States offered a $5 million reward and Mexico an additional $2.3 million for information leading to Lazcano's arrest.
Associated Press writers Olga R. Rodriguez, Adriana Gomez Licon, Katherine Corcoran and Mark Stevenson contributed to this report.
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Chad Chronister is in his third season (2009-10) as the strength and conditioning coach for SMU basketball. He came to the Hilltop with experience from Idaho, LSU, and the Washington State, and the United States Olympic Training Center. At LSU, he worked with the basketball squads as the men reached the 2006 Final Four and the women made the Final Four in 2005 and 2006.
Chronister joined the staff at SMU after a year as the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Idaho where he worked with men's and women's basketball as well as football, soccer and volleyball.
Prior to Idaho, he served as a graduate strength coach at Louisiana State from 2004-06. In 2003, he spent a semester with the strength and conditioning staff at the United States Olympic Training Center and a term as an intern in the same capacity at Washington State. From 2001-02, he was a volunteer assistant at Washington State.
Chronister played collegiate basketball at Yakima Valley Community College in Washington from 1998-2000.
He holds a masters in sport management from LSU in 2005 as well as a bachelor of science in movement studies from Washington State University in 2002. He received an associate of arts from Yakima Valley Community College in 2000.
Chronister is originally from Yakima, Washington, and resides in Dallas.


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1 dead, 1 injured after shooting, stabbing at North Phoenix home
PHOENIX - A man was pronounced dead after being shot during an altercation at a home near Cave Creek Road and East Desert Willow Parkway Friday night .
According to an update from Phoenix Police, officers responded to the home around 7:30 p.m. where they found the first victim, a 27-year-old, who died from a gunshot wound. A second victim, a 53-year-old man, was found with a stab wound, but is stable after being treated at the hospital.
Investigators believe a 29-year-old woman went to the home with the deceased victim where they met the stabbing victim and another 20-year-old man.
A fight somehow broke out between the two victims resulting in the 53-year-old being stabbed.
The 20-year-old man who was at the residence told police that he grabbed a gun and shot the 27-year-old victim in defense of the other resident, who had suffered a stab wound.
The man who was pronounced dead has been identified, but his name is not being released until family is notified.
Phoenix Police are still investigating the incident.