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Yesterday, Goldman Sachs released a 60-page report providing their economists' predictions of who will win World Cup 2014. According to their detailed model and game by game analysis it is Brazil who will emerge victorious after defeating Germany 2-1 in the semifinals and Argentina 3-1 in the final. Sachs has been predicting World Cup winners since 1998, but has used different models.
Nearly two days ago, Bloomberg Sports came out with its prediction about who would win the World Cup 2014 in Brazil. They concluded that Brazil would win the cup, after defeating, in order, the Netherlands in the Group of 16, Colombia in the quarterfinals, Germany in the semifinals, and Spain in the final, all by the identical 1-0 score line.
The Bloomberg prediction is based on their own "national team rating" derived last year when the final eight cup groups were known. They then simulated each match 100,000 times to create a statistical probability projection of potential outcomes. That way they could come up with a prediction of who would beat whom in any head-to-head confrontation. Their work is shown in an interactive chart which can recalibrate itself as the cup progresses.
Sachs prediction is based on a combination of their economists' analyses coupled with expert opinion from football experts such as Franz Beckenbauer, and current Brazilians playing in London Oscar, Ramires, Willian and David Luiz. Then, they break down each of the 64 cup matches by using the entire history of official international matches since 1960 (approximately 14,000 games) to see who has won what match, to determine head-to-head odds. Finally, they factored in several secondary, additional pieces of data including how many goals each team has scored over their past ten internationals.
Sachs also surveyed their clients and came up with an all-star 11 based on the 1700 responses received. Their team had: Manuel Neuer as goalkeeper, Sergio Ramos, Dani Alves, Thiago Silva and Philipp Lahm in defense, Eden Hazard, Andres Iniesta and Franck Ribery in midfield, and Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as strikers.
That both financial institutions should come out with the same result as the odds makers predict is no surprise, and that Sachs' all-star team should include the recently voted best goalkeeper in the world, three superstar Brazilians, and the three candidates for the recent edition of the Ballon d'Or, is also an expected result. But, an interesting if somewhat unexpected result of the models is the prediction of specific game scores as opposed to simply results.
Bloomberg feels Argentina and Spain will meet and tie 0-0 in the semifinals, and while Sachs agrees on the draw, they see it as a 1-1 tie. Meanwhile Brazil will squeak by the Dutch 1-0 according to Bloomberg while the hosts will win 3-1 according to Sachs. Neither predictive model seems to agree on what all of the elimination round match-ups will be, with Sachs having Iran, and Bloomberg Bosnia, in the Group of 16 match up with an agreed upon France.
What is also interesting is that in Bloomberg's model Brazil scores 4 goals and concedes none in the entire elimination rounds while in Sachs' model, over the same four games, Brazil scores 11 goals and concedes 4, one to each opponent.
Applying the Sachs model to prior cups to see if the predictors pan out confirmed that despite the scientific nature of the model it does not predict overly accurate results, particularly the closer one gets to the final. Using the model Sachs now uses, and applying it to the 2010 World Cup, the model would have predicted five of the eight quarter finalists and three of the four semifinalists, but it would have given Brazil a 27% chance to win the cup, Spain a 16%, the Dutch 15%, the Germans 13% and Uruguay 0.7%. The latter team made the semifinals and produced the top player of the cup, Diego Forlan.
Predicting the outcome of the World Cup is one of the oldest pass times among fans and pundits, but perhaps a hidden disclaimer in the Sachs report, on page seven, states reality best "...football is ultimately a pretty random game."


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3D FACE SURFACE AND TEXTURE SYNTHESIS FROM 2D LANDMARKS OF A SINGLE FACE SKETCH by Tanasai Sucontphunt A Dissertation Presented to the FACULTY OF THE USC GRADUATE SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (COMPUTER SCIENCE) December 2012
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New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton categorized his team's free-agent strategy in three tiers: musts, needs and wants. Payton wouldn't mention specifically what the "musts" were before free agency began, but he did hypothetically say left tackle and backup quarterback could become "musts."
It just shows you how much the Saints value backup quarterback, a player that only sees the field in preseason, holding for field-goal attempts, garbage time in a blowout or in a regular season game where playoff positioning is already set.
The Saints already had a pretty good idea Chase Daniel was ready to move on in free agency, and Daniel, who was an unrestricted free agent, is headed to Kansas City with a three-year deal. Now Drew Brees is the only quarterback on the roster, so the Saints obviously need to find a backup passer.
The philosophy for Brees' top understudy has varied during the previous six seasons. The Saints have gone the veteran route with Mark Brunell, Jamie Martin and Joey Harrington as well as the young, inexperienced route with Daniel.
So the Saints could go either way to replace Daniel, or they could find one in free agency and one in the draft and have a competition in training camp.
Veteran quarterbacks on the free-agent market include Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jason Campbell, Derek Anderson, Drew Stanton, Brian Hoyer, Josh Johnson, Tyler Thigpen, David Carr, Brady Quinn, Luke McCown and Josh McCown.
The Saints probably aren't thinking about finding Brees' heir apparent with the 34-year-old in the second year of a five-year contract. So drafting a quarterback in the first two days of the draft or even early on Day 3 wouldn't be an option.
There may not be too many options in the middle rounds of the draft, though. Players like Tennessee's Tyler Bray, Oklahoma's Landry Jones, Miami's (Ohio) Zac Dysert and Arizona's Mike Scott are the only passers with projections from rounds 3-5, according to NFLDraftScout.com.


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The Kruger (or Ruger in the original PS2 version) is the entry-level assault rifle in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. As an assault rifle, the Kruger can manually aim in first-person view but cannot normally automatically aim at characters. Its performance is similar to that of the more expensive M4, the main difference is its significantly slower rate of fire. The weapon is based on the real life Ruger Mini-14 with a government legal barrel and a folding stock.
GTA Vice City
- Vice Point - On top of the rear ground floor roof of the El Swanko Casa.
- Ocean Beach - Available for purchase at Ammu-Nation for $1,000 after completion of "Guardian Angels."
- The Kruger can be obtained by inputting the cheat for the basic weapons set. 120 ammo will be given to the player.
- The Kruger can auto-aim by having the player character be set on fire. This glitch can also work with the M4. It is best used after completion of Firefighter side-mission to gain fire-proofing of Tommy.


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College Hockey:Merrimack comes from behind to win 5-4 in Game 1
Sheen notches two, including game winner
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — In the first game of a best-of-three of the Hockey East quarterfinals the fifth seeded and No. 14 University of Maine Black Bears traveled to a very vibrant Lawler Rink to take on the fourth seeded and ninth ranked Merrimack College Warriors.
"The atmosphere was incredible," said Merrimack captain Chris Barton, "These are the games you want to play in and what you've worked for all year."
Coming into Lawler where the Warriors were (12-2-1) during the regular season, the explosive Maine offense could not outscore the Warriors and fell 5-4 in game one of the series.
With the score tied at 2-2 in the third period, the Merrimack line of Carter Madsen, Ryan Flanigan, and Elliot Sheen were the deciding factor in the win for Merrimack.
Two minutes into the third period Flanigan rushed the puck deep into the Maine zone and tapped the puck in front of Maine goaltender Dan Sullivan for the driving Sheen to stuff it in 3-2.
"I think we need to play better in the d-zone", said Maine forward Robby Dee, "We gave them too many chances in front of the net."
Maine would answer soon after on the power play with Nyquist slipping past everyone and finding Dee down low for Dee to tie the game at 3-3 getting the puck past Merrimack goaltender Joe Cannata.
Just past the halfway point of the third, Flanigan jammed for the puck at the red dot at Sullivan's right side and blindly slapped at the puck which slipped under Sullivan's blocker for a 4-3 Merrimack lead.
Sheen gave the Warriors a key insurance goal getting a turnover cutting inside Will O'Neill and roofing the puck past Sullivan for a 5-3 lead on a shorthanded goal.
"I thought we just kept plugging," said Merrimack head coach Mark Dennehy, "Madsen's line was super tonight and we did what we needed to do."
Maine would score on the same power play to make the score 5-4 with five minutes left but timely stops from Cannata and desperation work from the Warriors held off the Black Bears.
Both goaltenders Cannata and Sullivan were tested early with both showing their poise with good positioning and quick moves in a fast-paced first period.
Cannata came up huge for his team after a turnover deep in Merrimack's zone resulted in Joey Diamond having a free pass at Cannata in alone down low and Cannata robbed the quick Maine forward.
The Warriors rushed Sullivan's end of the ice numerous times only to have the final pass to finish the play be broken up by a last minute poke check or stick lift.
Merrimack defenseman Kyle Bigos had the best chance on Sullivan launching a hard wrist shot on net with the Maine netminder getting just enough of a blocker save to deflect the puck.
Bigos would be a factor again this time for Maine as he rammed Maine blueliner Jeff Dimmen into the boards resulting in a five minute major, leading to Nyquist ripping the puck past Cannata for a 1-0 lead into the first intermission.
Maine completely silenced the Merrimack crowd seven minutes into the second period with Kyle Beattie shooting the puck low on Cannata producing a rebound which Dee put behind Cannata 2-0.
Just three minutes later, the momentum shifted to Merrimack starting with Stephane Da Costa producing a turnover and rushing the puck along the boards.
Sliding the puck over to Jesse Todd, Sullivan stopped his initial shot but the rebound bounced into the slot for Karl Stollery who jumped into the play and jammed it in to put the Warriors on the board 2-1.
"I thought Merrimack did a great job of bouncing back anytime we scored and they got some of those ugly goals that you really need," said Maine head coach Tim Whitehead.
With the crowd rejuvenated, the Warriors drew a penalty and went on their second power play of the night.
With Nyquist in control of the puck he nudged the puck down low to Mark Nemec only to have it stolen by Chris Barton who roofed the puck past Sullivan to tie the game at 2-2, with Nemec going down to the ice in disbelief and the Warriors regaining their confidence going into the third period.
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Holy cow! Have you "herd" the big news? According to an Eyewitness News 12 report published on July 8, an annual holiday is just hours away and Americans are in the "mooood" to celebrate! July 11, 2014, is Cow Appreciation Day, an annual holiday that not only celebrates beautiful bovines, but is also a highly anticipated food event across the nation.
For the tenth year in a row, participating Chick-fil-A restaurants will be giving away free meals to customers in honor of the annual occasion. Yes, you read that right. Totally free meal deals across America. But there is just one small catch.
In order to receive a free breakfast, lunch or dinner of your choice at a participating Chick-fil-A location, you will have to wear the proper attire for the occasion! This one is a real cattle call, folks! Leave the tux and designer dress in the closet – you'll have to dress up as a cow. Customers decked out from hoof to head (fully dressed,) will receive an entire meal - which includes an entrée, side and beverage – for free! But if you dress up half-way or wear a cow accessory (like a cow-themed purse, tie, hat or scarf), you will get any breakfast, lunch or dinner entrée at no cost. No bull!
Just in case you don't think this is a popular holiday, guess again! In 2013, over 900,000 people participated in the annual event. This year is expected to be even better with over 1 million customers donning cow-inspired duds. Talk about "udderly" fantastic! Don't be a chicken - just hoof it on over to your nearest Chick-Fil-A restaurant for a free meal deal on July 11, 2014.
If you are stumped for costume ideas, check out this template for a few ideas. And be sure to share your "cow-stume" with all your friends and fans on Twitter by using #CowAppreciationDay.
And speaking of free food, July 11 is also 7-Eleven Day which means FREE Slurpees!
Suggested Links
- Support National No Bra Day: Ladies – let loose a little & set the 'girls' free
- 7-Eleven Day freebies: Free Slurpee Day 2014 & free treats to eat for a week
- Different Colored Eyes Day: Famous people with heterochromia
- National Wine and Cheese Day: It's time to drink wine and eat cheese, please
- Red Wine Day: Enjoy the health benefits of red wine with 20 red wine cocktails


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The United States economy added 175,000 jobs in February 2014 while the unemployment rate rose to 6.7 percent and the number of unemployed persons reached 10.5 million, according to 'THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION — FEBRUARY 2014' released by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The February 2014 employment report also found the number of unemployed persons and the unemployment rate were down by 1.6 million and 1.0 percentage point over the year.
In addition, the employment report for December 2013 was revised from 75,000 jobs added up to 84,000 jobs added and the employment report for January 2014 was revised from 113,000 jobs added up to 129,000 jobs added.
With these revisions, employment gains in December 2013 and January 2014 were 25,000 jobs higher than previously reported.
Job gains occurred in professional and business services, food services and drinking places, wholesale trade, construction, and health care. Job growth averaged 189,000 jobs per month over the prior 12 months.
Among specific industries:
- Professional and business services employment increased by 79,000 jobs in February 2014, with accounting and bookkeeping services adding 16,000 jobs. Professional and business services added an average of 56,000 jobs per month over the prior 12 months.
- Food services and drinking places employment increased by 21,000 jobs in February 2014. Over the prior 12 months, this industry added an average of 27,000 jobs per month.
- Wholesale trade employment added 15,000 jobs in February 2014, with nearly all of the increase occurring in durable goods. Over the prior 12 months, the employment gain in wholesale trade averaged 9,000 per month.
- Construction employment gained 15,000 jobs in February 2014 and has added 152,000 jobs over the past year.
- Health care employment added 10,000 jobs in February 2014. Over the prior 12 months, this industry added an average of 27,000 jobs per month.
On the negative side, retail trade employment lost 4,000 jobs and information employment lost 16,000 jobs in February 2014. Employment in other major industries, including mining and logging, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and government, changed little over the month.
The employment report for March 2014 is scheduled to be released on Friday, April 4, 2014.
The Employment Situation report is released on the first Friday of each month at http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf.
Suggested Links
- January 2014 employment report shows 113000 jobs added during month
- December 2013 employment report disappoints with gain of only 74000 jobs
- November 2013 jobs report shows unemployment rate has dropped to 7 percent
- October 2013 employment report shows 204000 jobs gained in month
- Delayed September 2013 employment situation report shows gain of 148000 jobs


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I was visiting from NY so not familiar with the geography.
I had a hard time finding it with the GPS in the rental car as there's no real street address, so be sure to map it out if you're driving.
Coming up on the property, the grounds are lovely. Nice countryside views, grass is neatly kept. Inside, the castle is old as you would expect...the floors are creaky, wood is old, but the interior design is grand and royal. You do feel like royalty walking around the grand ballrooms, library bar, canopy above the king size bed, high ceilings, large tartan curtains.
We only stayed one night so we couldn't take much advantage of the amenities, but the Dungeon restaurant is quite an experience. You start in the library bar where the staff takes your food order in advance...you stay for a drink and then are taken down to the Dungeon when your food is ready. The food is exquisite...some of the best we had while we were in Scotland. Truly fine dining.
Staff is friendly and nice. As we are from the US, we actually found that all Scottish are friendly, so for us, they were more friendly that what we're used to. For other Scots, maybe they're just normal. They say that the castle is haunted. My gf and I are not sure if we had a supernatural experience or not...most likely our imagination getting the best of us.... But if you take this part of the stay out of the equation, we would stay here again to experience the spa.
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I was on forced hiatus from my blog for over a week after FtBCon 2, due to a number of tech difficulties on the site and my being in studio all week recording (an exhausting and time consuming business). And then all the chores that were left undone (e.g. a major shop; business correspondence; taxes–which for us are pretty complex, a two-day operation) had to be done. And so on. So just this moment I finally got to and through my whole backlogged moderation queue for comments and finally cleared everything and replied where needed. So anyone who was waiting forever for their comment to post or to see what I or other people said (e.g. on my latest FtBCon 2 posts about the Philosophy panel and Bible Study), now you can go check that out.
I will be in studio again next week, but for fewer days. But also Valentines Day is coming. And I have a ton of other work to do. So although I have a lot of things I want to blog about, I'm going to have to put most of them on a to do list and slowly trickle them out. And some will seem already to be coming late (since they've been on the back burner for awhile).
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Best Ducati Power Cruiser Spy Photo
Italy's MotoSprint has snagged the best shot yet of the new Ducati Power Cruiser AKA Mega Monster AKA Vyper.
In asking why Ducati is driving so hard for new segments away from their traditional sport bike base, they argue for a simple answer. It seems the sport bike category is on the wane and new segments are needed to supply future growth and grow the ducatisti base.
Source: MotoSprint
Thanks to reader petzi for the tip off!


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Originally Posted by pankaj.seaSuppose Mr. Raju is trying to mount a hard drive partion in Fedora or Red Hat linux, by giving a simple command
But every time he gets error that OS is unable to mount the file system, which belongs to a Windows system. User may force mount the drive. The drive is of Capacity 50GB!
So, what command should he use to force mount it!
mount -t ntfs /dev/sda1 /mnt -o force


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PD: Pregnant woman hit by car in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Officials are searching for the vehicle that hit a pregnant woman in Scottsdale on Thursday.
Scottsdale police said the incident happened just before 3:00 p.m. at Scottsdale Road and Greenway Parkway.
The woman was walking across the street with the right of way when a vehicle hit her. The momentum of the vehicle caused the woman to be lifted onto the hood. She slid off and resumed standing, police said.
The woman told police the vehicle initially pulled to the curb but eventually drove away from the scene.
The victim is 15 weeks pregnant. She received bruises to her leg and hand.
Police said the vehicle that left the scene is a gold, four-door Honda sedan that looks beat up and dirty. The victim said the driver is a male in his mid to late 30s with short dark hair.
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Phantom of the Opera From The Royal Albert Hall Movie Reviews
Phantom of the Opera From The Royal Albert Hall
Release Date: Jul 10, 2012
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User reviews on Phantom of the Opera From The Royal Albert Hall
If you've got an extra three hours to spare, then today is the day for you to go see "Phantom of the Opera From the Royal Albert Hall". I generally don't care for broadway musicals, but this one gets it just right. Sometimes I think musicals like Grease or Moulin Rouge are fun in parts but they don't work as a narrative. This is one story that really gets to you with its themes of love and beauty that are as eternal as our emotions. The songs are all first rate, thanks mostly to the awesome vocals of the leads who make the screen vibrate with their brilliance. I can still hear them crying out in the distance. Even if you think you've seen this musical before, you should see this movie because it brings you up close to the actors, the music, and the set in a way that you just can't always experience, even at a live performance. I think this will always a be the classic musical, even a thousand years from now when people have long forgotten the name Andrew Lloyd Weber.
I try to see as many different types of movies as I can because I want to be an informed moviegoer. I liked this movie but I guess that because what you're watching is a filmed version of a live performance, you feel like you might as well just go and see the thing live. I will say that the singing in incredible, though I think it may have been remastered or digitally altered because there was just no way that a live performance can sound that flawless. I guess it could if the actors are really that well-trained, but I don't know much about musicals or operas so I won't say that they're not good. I really liked the part when the Phantom reveals his face. He's supposed to look like a decayed corpse which was neat considering that Christine has already started to fall in love. I guess it gets you thinking about what you would do in the same situation. Ugly is ugly, but I don't think I could love someone who looks like a cadaver. Maybe that's why they'll never make a musical about me, LOL!
Forget "Romeo & Juliet" or "Beauty and the Beast". The greatest love story ever told is "The Phantom of the Opera", hands down. Whenever we sing standards in chorus at school, we always choose to sing this score because it's the one musical that I think everyone loves. I have yet to find anyone who has anything bad to say about it. This is a lush and beautiful performance that was really done well. They didn't spare any expense and it shows. Everything from the sets to the costumes to the lighting just screams "GORGEOUS" and you won't want it to end. It's what they always call a feast for the senses. My only complaint about the movie is that I think they cut a few songs out that I remember being in an old live performance I saw. I hope they didn't just for the sake of the movie, because then they're cheating viewers out of the full experience. I would double check to be sure that you're seeing the full, uncut version.
I must confess that I am not a big fan of musicals in general, but this one I admit is special. This screen version of the live performance is really incredible. Next to seeing it live at the Royal Albert Hall itself, I can't think of a better way to experience the magic of "The Phantom of the Opera". I have seen a lot of versions of this musical, both live and movie/tv versions, but I think this is the best one I have seen that isn't a live performance. The voices from the lead actors are the kind that really sing, they envelope you and make the whole experience extra special. The actor who plays Erik is particularly good (how could he not be?) and I still get chills when I think of his rendition of "Music of the Night". If you don't see any other movies this summer, be sure to see this one. It's only playing for a limited amount of time but we will get more such movies to see if enough people go and actually pay to see them.
Sigh, what's not to like in a spectacle like this classic musical brought to life like you've never seen before? I loved musicals as a kid and was sad when they went out of vogue but now that they're back in a big BIG way, I take any chance I can get to expose my kids to the wonders of musical theater. Lucky for me, they usually go along since they've grown up with musicals in Disney movies so they know that a musical is a good thing - and when it's done right, it's a very, very good thing! The thing I love about this production is the sheer scale of it. It's just so vast and so grand that you feel like you're watching it live. And the music??! Oh heavens, it's to DIE for, almost as good as hearing it live. You all know the story by now of Christine and Erik, and it still breaks my heart every time I see it (or hear it). The vocals in this movie are astonishing and you will want to buy the tracks on iTunes. I already did and listen to it every day on my way to work.
I don't know what it is about this musical, but it just gets me every time! This is one of those rare musicals that you know backwards and forwards and you know every song and every lyric to, but when it's done right, boy is it done RIGHT. This staged production is so lavish and opulent that even if all you had were the visuals without any music (a cardinal sin, I agree) you would still have something spectacular to behold. I especially loved the choreography which is based on the original London run so you feel like you're watching the original musical instead of just another rehash. If you're the type who likes live performances but you don't have a big musical theater community in your city, then this is a great way to experience the magic of "The Phantom of the Opera". It will make your heart sing out loud and give rise to a love for musical theater that is much better than movies like "Rock of Ages" or "Footloose."
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Beautiful Taffeta gown from Pnina Tornai bought at Kleinfeld's. Worn in wedding in May 2010 and preserved immediately after. I felt like a princess in it and Pnina herself said that it was one of her favorites. Height w heels is between 5'6″ and 5'7″. I can't wait to find my dress a new home!
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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CLAS on the Green a big success
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Saxophone quartets teach, perform for thousands of students
May 31, 2016
Student working with cheetahs during internship
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Professor dissecting Yooper dialect and identity
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Exhibitions highlight student art
Date: November 7, 2012
A series of art and design exhibitions by Bachelor of Fine Arts students is underway and continues through the end of the semester. The exhibitions are open to the public with free admission and will be located at the Stuart and Barbara Padnos Art Gallery, located in Calder Arts Center, unless otherwise noted.
Drew Pettinga's work in sculpture will be showcased through November 9. A reception will be held November 8, from 5-9 p.m.
Samantha Gach (illustration), Lisa Lowe (metals) and Jackie Sulhoff (illustration) will showcase their work November 12-16, with a reception November 15, from 5-7 p.m.
Alli Maldonadao (printmaking) and Stephanie Caroots (painting) exhibit their work November 19-23.
Metalwork by Jessica Scimeca and illustration by Michelle Ankley, Kathy Tran and Jessica Hunter will be featured December 3-7.
Additionally, there will be an exhibition from November 12-15 at the GVSU Art Gallery, located in the Performing Arts Center, featuring sculpture work by Maggie Vance and Anna Fry. They will host a reception November 15 from 5-7 p.m.
The Padnos Gallery is open from 6 a.m. until midnight weekdays, and the GVSU Art Gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, with extended hours on Thursdays, to 7 p.m.
For more information contact the Department of Art and Design at (616) 331-3486, or the GVSU Art Gallery at (616) 331-2563.


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If you want that 'Instagram' retro photograph look for some of the many images on your destkop, then check out XnRetro, a free program available for Windows, Linux, and Mac, as well as mobile desktop apps for Android and iOS. XnRetro is as as simple as can be: load up your picture, then choose from →
Love Tetris? Check out these two AWESOME variations!
If you know and love Tetris (and who doesn't), then you will love these two variations on the theme. 'First Person Tetris' (below left) is a free browser-based game that turns Tetris over on it's head – literally – by letting the player rotate the environment around the falling shapes, and NOT the shapes themselves. →
Play the original Minecraft Classic, solo or with friends – for free!
Minecraft has become a rather big sensation among avid PC gamers over the last few years, and the game has finally 'gone gold' and offers a retail version now. That being the case, the classic version is now available to play, for free, on the Minecraft website. Back in 2009 a smart guy named Markus →
Dig N Rig is a campy, free game of complex logistics and building
Dig N Rig is a great free game for Windows created by students at the DigiPen Institute of Technology. It's all about mining, building, solving puzzles of logic and trying to get to the Earth's core. Featuring retro 8-bit style graphics and music, it is addictive and quite entertaining from beginning to end. At first →


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Okay i had one NXT flashed with .4 and i got a second with lego firmware on it.
I copied the new folder into the new and replaced all.
First do I have to delete then copy? or do I Have to rebuild or did I do it an acceptable way?
second I tried to flash both NXT's and they both bring up the initial NXJ logo then one goes to
Java Exception:
Class: 6
Method: 0
then the second says
Data Abort
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I have no idea what just happened. Im hoping I didnt ruin anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated Please and Thanks!!!


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I've managed to configure PyISAPIe to run Python code (eg, a simple hello world) from a new website running on IIS7, but I can't quite figure out how to get Django up and running in the same environment.
Anyone with any tips on how to make that finally link between the two?
This is a simple test server so I don't even need to bother with multiple instances. I just want to run one instance of the site at '/'.
Here's my entire
isapi.py file:
import os
import sys
from Http.WSGI import RunWSGI
from Http import Env
from django.core.handlers.wsgi import WSGIHandler as DjangoHandler
sys.path = [
] + sys.path
os.environ["DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE"] = 'project.settings'
Base = '/'
Exclude = ['/media']
def Request():
PathInfo = Env.PATH_INFO
if not PathInfo.startswith(Base):
return True
for Excl in Exclude:
if PathInfo.startswith(Excl):
return True
return RunWSGI(DjangoHandler(), Base=Base)
I think the biggest disconnect I'm having is understanding how PyISAPIe know to execute the file above. With Apache, you need to include
WSGIScriptAlias / /path/to/mysite/apache/project.wsgi. I don't see an equivalent for PyIASPIe, although it's likely I'm overlooking something obvious.


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Victor French Movies and Career Information
Dec 04, 1934
Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara
Victor Edwin French was an American actor and director. He is remembered for roles on the television programs Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven.
- Victor French Movies before 2015
- The Other 1999
- An Officer and a Gentleman 1982
- Nickel Ride 1975
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Bachelor of science in mathematics from Kent Sate University, Ohio, 1968. Bachelor of science and master of science in electrical engineering from Texas Tech, 1973 and 1975 respectively. Served at Los Angeles AFB. Resigned from USAF 1993, thereafter living and working in Florida.
Birth Place: Hartford, Connecticut.
Status: Inactive.
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It is ok my stepson of 7 years old to sleep with hes dad every day, we been together for 3ys?
almost every night my stepson comes and ask hes dad to sleep with him, for no reason, and hes dad said yes. for a couples of few time was ok, but and then that was every day, we been together for 3 years, he have a 7 years old son he is that one that he wants hes dad to sleep with him and i have a 3 years old and a 4 years old but they dont ask me to sleep with them. im not jealous is fine went they are babies until 3 but after them i thing is not.we have a baby of 11 months together. what should i do. should i separated and move up or what help please.
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Baptisms – answers to questions you may have:
Please call the church and ask to speak to a member of the Clergy. Prior to a scheduled Baptism, members of the clergy and staff at Redeemer will meet with parents and godparents to discuss the implications of this sacrament.
Holy Baptism is administered as part of the Eucharist on Sundays or on feast days including the Easter Vigil, Pentecost, All Saints' Day (or the Sunday after All Saint's Day), and the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord (the first Sunday after The Epiphany). The Book of Common Prayer recommends that, as far as possible, baptisms are held on these holy days or when a bishop is present.
(The Book of Common Prayer, pp. 298 and 312.)
· For an adolescent or adult, his or her expressed desire to be baptized.
· For a pre-adolescent child, his or her expressed desire, along with the consent of the parent(s) or guardian(s).
· For an infant, the expressed desire of the parent(s) or guardian(s) and assurance of their faith in Jesus Christ.
Click here for a Baptism information sheet for information needed by the Parish Office.
We have general information for you in downloadable leaflets, called "Customaries" for Baptismal services. These leaflets are designed to give you background information, based on the customary or usual practices, of the Book of Common Prayer, the Episcopal Church, and the tradition here at the Church of the Redeemer. We encourage you to read the leaflet before calling the office (610-525-2486) to arrange your service.
Download the customary for Baptisms.
The Book of Common Prayer defines Confirmation as "the rite in which we express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop." Youth Confirmation classes and adult inquirers' classes are offered prior to the bishop's visitation. Persons who have been confirmed in another denomination by a bishop in the apostolic succession (most often Roman Catholic or Orthodox) are received by the bishop rather than confirmed. Those who have been confirmed or received are classified as "confirmed communicants." Speak with one of the clergy if you are interested in confirmation or reception.


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High Tide: From An Anti-Graft Chief Nabbed To Pieth Sounds Off On FIFA
A roundup of corruption-related news from Dow Jones and other sources. You can also receive a newsletter version of Corruption Currents here.
Kosovo's anti-corruption chief was arrested for allegedly demanding bribes in exchange for lifting charges against a suspect in a case. He turned himself in and didn't appear to be contacted for comment. More here. (OCCRP, Sofia News Agency)
It's more important to look at what FIFA President Sepp Blatter didn't say at his press conference last week. To that end, Mark Pieth, head of FIFA's reform committee, said top soccer officials aren't comfortable with changes that would affect them directly. So Pieth said he watered down his reform proposals calling prior investigations of past misconduct "lenient or ridiculous." More here. (Keir Radnedge, Bloomberg, Daily Telegraph, BBC, World Football Insider)
The FCPA Blog notes Ousama Naaman might serve out his time in Canada and lists companies it believes are under investigation for possible FCPA violations. The FCPAProfessor reviews the previous quarter in FCPA matters. Tom Fox reflects on remarks at the Dow Jones Global Compliance Symposium about corporate support for deferred- and non-prosecution agreements. Mike Volkov updates his readers on the FCPA reform effort. Thebriberyact.com says be careful what you wish for.
India's government rejects assertions from investigative agencies that current law sufficiently deals with foreign bribery. (Hindustan Times)
Two client alerts analyze the U.K. Financial Services Authority's review of investment banks. (Norton Rose, Fried Frank)
More coverage of the Hong Kong property tycoons arrested on suspicion of bribery professing their innocence is available here and here. The arrests put the region's anti-graft agency in the spotlight, and highlight an apparent family feud. (AP, CNN, Wall Street Journal, Rendezvous)
Prosecutors in Indonesia seek seven years in prison for a high-profile bribery suspect. (Jakarta Post)
More coverage of the OECD analysis of the U.K. anti-bribery program is here. (Out-Law)
The crisis in Greece is causing authorities to crack down on a long-held tradition of giving gifts to doctors for bringing people back to health. (Bloomberg)
Money Laundering:
Saudi Arabia's cabinet approved a new law combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. More here and here. (Arab News, Bloomberg, Trade Arabia)
Nigeria's federal high court in Lagos dismissed a N5 billion money-laundering case against the former managing director of Intercontinental Bank, now called Access Bank. More here and here. (Daily Trust, The Nation Nigeria, AP)
A coup in Mali led West African nations to impose sanctions on the country, closing their borders with it and freezing Mali's access to bank accounts. The African Union as a whole took similar measures later. More here and here. (Wall Street Journal, Reuters, BBC, AAP)
Japanese refiners have received an exemption clause from Iran in case oil deliveries are disrupted due to international sanctions. A Greek refiner stopped buying Iranian crude ahead of a European Union embargo. (Dow Jones Newswires, Reuters)
South Africa said it will respond in May to U.S. sanctions punishing anyone doing business with the Iranian central bank. (Dow Jones Newswires)
An ex-president of Iran said the country should form an alliance with rival Saudi Arabia to head off Western sanctions. (AFP)
The victory by dissident leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar's by-elections is causing a rethink by the international community on whether to continue sanctions against the country. (Wall Street Journal)
An informant in the Washington D.C. taxi corruption scandal tells his story. (Washington Post)
Snitches account for 90% of complaints of wrongdoing brought against New York City employees, records reveal. (NY Daily News)
General Anti-Corruption:
The World Bank's Integrity Vice Presidency said corruption is rampant in Indian highway projects it is funding and that it is seeking a probe into the situation. (Indian Express)
A judge declined to unfreeze the assets of those charged in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum scandal. One of those indicted is a fugitive in Brazil. (LA Times, LA Times)
India's not a risky place for foreigners to do business, a senior Indian official insisted, pushing back on a report earlier this week saying otherwise. (Wall Street Journal)
Local coverage of the State Integrity Index continues. (Wyoming Tribune)
How do you pass the corruption car test? (Transparency International)
The Council of Foreign Relations produced a policy memo on salvaging governance and anti-corruption reform in Afghanistan.
An anti-corruption crusader won a landslide victory in a mayoral election in Yaroslavl, a major Russian city east of Moscow. (AP)


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The Fortress Clubhouse features a full service bar and deli sandwiches, dining room for groups under 50 and an outdoor pavilion for cookouts up to 250 guests.
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» Box ScoreBy BOB BAUM, AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) -- That powerhouse Connecticut team everyone talked about six months ago is two wins from living up to expectations.
A flurry of blocked shots, a dazzling display of long shots, and upstart Alabama had no shot against an assemblage of UConn talent coming together when it matters most.
Ben Gordon scored 36 points -- one shy of his career high -- and Rashad Anderson added a career-best 28 -- in the Huskies' 87-71 victory over the Crimson Tide on Saturday in the Phoenix Regional final.
Connecticut plays the winner of Sunday's Duke-Xavier game in the national semifinals next Saturday in San Antonio.
UConn (31-6) used a 17-4 outburst over the final five minutes of the first half to go up 53-29 and 'Bama never got closer than 14 after that.
Connecticut's All-America center Emeka Okafor played only 19 minutes and scored just two points, but had nine rebounds and blocked five shots, all in the first half. He hurt his right shoulder on a hard foul by Alabama's Jermareo Davidson with 9:19 left in the first half.
Okafor left briefly, returned to finish the half and started the second half. But he sat down for good with 16:32 to play and UConn leading 59-36.
``Just a little tingle. Nothing too serious,'' Okafor said when asked how his shoulder was feeling after the game.
The Crimson Tide (20-13) stunned top-seeded Stanford and beat defending national champion Syracuse to reach a regional final for the first time in the school history. But UConn's combination of size, quickness and uncanny accuracy was too much, especially over that five-minute onslaught.
Chuck Davis scored a career-best 24 points for Alabama, and Kennedy Winston 21. But Earnest Shelton managed just 10 on 3-for-11 shooting and floor leader Antoine Pettway was 0-for-2 with just one point.
UConn's Josh Boone missed four consecutive free throws as Alabama cut the lead to 76-62 on Davis' two free throws with 4:39 to play. Gordon, the regional MVP, followed with a 10-footer, and Alabama never got closer than 14 again.
The Huskies advanced to the Final Four for the second time. The first run also came through Phoenix, where UConn won the West Regional en route to the 1999 national championship.


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Light Industrial for sale Unit 1 & 2, Chester Commerce Park, Bumpers Lane, Sealand Industrial Estate, Chester, Cheshire, CH1
MODERN CAR SHOWROOM/ TRADE SHOWROOM available located adjacent to new dealership for Citroen & Fiat. The unit is of a steel portal frame construction and incorporates a full height glazed showroom facility with vehicle access door and dedicated personnel entrance. More details ›
6 bedrooms
guest house for sale The Milking Parlour Brook Farm Capenhurst Lane, Capenhurst, CH1
Brook Farm Bed & Breakfast occupies substantial premises and is set in a rural setting in Capenhurst. All 6 guest rooms boast en-suite facilities, tea/coffee making facilities and free wireless internet connections. The business boasts excellent reviews from the travel website Trip Advisor. More details ›
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Light Industrial for sale Premises at Oil Sites Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 4EG
The unit is arranged around three bays, is of STEEL PORTAL FRAME construction & provides OPEN PLAN warehouse accommodation. The property is located approximately 1 mile to the north of Ellesmere Port town centre. The premesis benefits from two ROLLER SHUTTER ACCESS DOORS & has box sodium lighting. More details ›
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Industrial Park for sale Stanney Mill Industrial Park, Dutton Green, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH2
Dutton Green is a small cul-de-sac providing access to half a dozen industrial premises and accessed DIRECTLY off Newbridge Road. The subject property which is of single storey portal frame construction configured in an "L" shape around a GENEROUS concrete SECURE yard area. More details ›
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Office for sale Stanton House, Eastham Village Road, Eastham, CH62 0BJ
Stanton House comprises an imposing TWO STOREY SEMI-DETACHED office building which is currently run as a SERVICED OFFICE CENTRE and has a variety of ESTABLISHED TENANTS and a PROVEN RENTAL INCOME. There is the opportunity for a purchaser to continue running Stanton House. More details ›
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post office for sale The Highway, Deeside, CH5
Delightful village post office & general store, café and outside catering, prominent main road position, Hawarden, Deeside - Excellent potential for off licence/convenience, well fitted, superb 5 bed family accommodation, very large garden, unique opportunity, owner retiring. More details ›
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HOLIDAY APARTMENT INVESTMENT in Chester for Sale. An excellent opportunity to acquire this stylish apartment in Chester offering boutique style accommodation. The investment returns in excess of £30,000 per annum with many regular guests using the apartment long and short term. The apartment co... More details ›
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A mid-terraced freehold property comprising of two ground floor retail units and a self-contained three bedroomed apartment above with separate access. Located on a prominent position fronting Chester Street in Saltney and benefiting from private car parking to the rear for three cars. More details ›
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Development site of approximately one acre with potential for a variety of industrial/business uses. Extensive road frontage in an established and easily accessible location for industry. More details ›
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Man Behind the Badge
The Case of the Priceless Passport - February 26, 1955 - An immigration agent goes undercover to bust up a fake passport scheme. Great writing here and a fascinating story.
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I've talked quite a bit here about trying to find direction for my life. I've discussed discovering what gets me up in the morning and wondering where my life is taking me, but I've yet to really pinpoint what I'm working toward now that I'm done with school, employed and living on my own.
Someone asked me a few weeks ago what was on my bucket list, and I told them honestly, that I didn't have one. At the time, I was so focused on saying yes to any opportunity that came my way that trying to identify activities ahead of time felt too constricting. I wanted to do everything and anything — and in a lot of ways, I still do.
But I've been thinking about the bucket list concept ever since. Why would writing down a list of things that appeal to me be constricting? If nothing else, by creating a list, I would be giving myself direction. These would become my goals to work toward. My decisions in life could be structured around achieving these live-long dreams.
My list could become my direction.
So I put a quick one together…
Take a yoga class Learn to drive stick shift
- Go ziplining
- Try surfing
- Visit a volcano
- Be a mentor for someone
- Get a job promotion
- Get kicked out of a bar
- Have my own vegetable garden
- Learn fluent spanish
- Participate in a writer's retreat
- Publish a novel
- Publish a short story
Send a postcard home from the other side of the world
- Take a selfie with a llama at Machu Picchu
- Visit a friend in another country
- Volunteer in another country
Some of the things on this list are simple, but others will take time. But by writing it down, I'm committing myself to the pursuit of something. And that's what I think I've been missing — the pursuit — the hunt — the chase.
I wanted to be realistic when I put this together, and a bit more tangible. So many people list abstract things like "fall in love" but I wanted my list to be goals that I can have an active role in making a reality. I don't want them to be by chance — I want them to happen. Okay, except maybe getting kicked out of a bar. I want that one to happen because I am just having way too much fun :) And I bet it would make a hell of a story.
So what am I doing to achieve these things?
Well, I've got Yoga in the Park marked on my calendar for this summer, and I'm taking a real, honest stab at learning Spanish — for real this time. I'm working through the five levels of Rosetta Stone and I'm always playing on Duolingo, and I even got my hands on a Spanish copy of Harry Potter! One of these days, I hope to be brave enough to try and talk to some of my fluent coworkers. And hopefully, if I keep this up, I'll have a useful skill for when I start working toward the other goals on my list, like traveling!
You may have noticed that I don't have "Run a marathon" on there just yet. I admit, I'm scared. Right now, I just want to get up to a 15 mile run…then maybe I'll think about a marathon…maybe :)
And as a fun extra, you can keep tabs on my progress or make a bucket list of your own!
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A couple of days ago we had the opportunity to talk about the mysterious Meizu smartphone running the Ubuntu OS. At that time, two fresh photos depicting the device had leaked, and all evidence was pointing out that the gadget was indeed part of the Meizu family. In fact, the company's vice president has recently made an announcement, claiming that an Ubuntu-powered gadget will hit the market sometime in the following months.
Fast forward, and today we have more information regarding the device. Dubbed the "Meizu MX3", this particular smartphone has now been officially teased by Flyme (one of Meizu's official accounts on Weibo), in several high quality photos. We've even stumbled across a short hands-on video with the device that has just surfaced. Check out the shots below and join us after the break for details and a short clip.
Meizu MX3 Teased and Caught on Video
Yup, it's pretty much official. The Ubuntu-running Meizu MX3 is a real device, and although we can't pinpoint its exact launch date or discuss about its hardware specifications at this point (they are probably going to be identical to the Android version of MX3), the gadget seems to be closing in to its release date.
Previous rumors were suggesting that the handset might hit the shelves in May, and hopefully, Meizu will use the MX3 as an opportunity to make an impact on the western markets. Back in December, Canonical's CEO (Mark Shuttleworth) announced that the company has partnered up with a smartphone maker in order to ship an Ubuntu smartphone, and this might be it.
Would any of you be interested in the Ubuntu version of the Meizu MX3? Of course, until we learn the details and the price, we can't really get too excited, but still, the combo looks pretty sleek. Check out the video below to see the OS in action, and feel free to drop us a line, sharing your thoughts on the MX3.


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To begin a career as a truck driver in Texas, you may first require a Texas commercial driver's license (CDL). There are typically three types of CDL licenses that may vary slightly from state to state. Texas classifies commercial vehicles using the following criteria:
According to Texas CDL requirements, applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Texas driver's license, pass a vision exam and obtain a medical certificate. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) governs the transportation of materials across state lines. Federal regulations require truck drivers hauling materials from one state to another to be at least 21 years old. Applicants then need to take a general knowledge exam and a skills test. The three part skills test includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic vehicle control test and an on-road driving test. For the driving test, applicants must use a vehicle in the same class for which they are trying to obtain a CDL license--for example, if you wish to obtain a Class B CDL, you must test in a Class B vehicle.
To drive a truck with air brakes, a tanker truck, a school bus or a truck with double/triple trailers, additional endorsements may be needed. Endorsements may be needed to transport hazardous materials or to carry 16 or more passengers (including the driver). A background check by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may be required to transport hazardous materials (also referred to as a Hazmat endorsement). truck driving schools may provide you with the knowledge and skills training needed to pass the Texas CDL exams.
Visit the Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Division website for more information.
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Phone: 903-675-2922
Austin : International Schools
Address: 5930 Middle Fiskeville Rd Austin , Texas 78752
Phone: 888-569-8530
Beaumont: Lamar Institute of Technology
Address: 855 E Lavaca Beaumont, Texas 77705
Phone: 409-839-2942
Borger: Frank Philips College
Address: 1301 W Roosevelt Borger, Texas 79008
Phone: 806-457-4200 x740
Bryan: Blinn College
Address: 301 Post Office St Bryan, Texas 77805
Phone: 979-209-7205
Canutillo: Mesilla Valley Training Institute
Address: 7440 Doniphan Canutillo, Texas 79835
Phone: 915-877-6090
Carrollton: Top Gun Truck Driving School
Address: 1008 E Alan Ave Carrollton, Texas 75006
Phone: 972-418-5676
Cedar Hill: C.R. England
Address: 1230 S Hwy 67 Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
Phone: 800-848-7811
China Grove: SAGE
Address: 7586 Hwy 87 E China Grove, Texas 78223
Phone: 866-787-4454
Corpus Christi: Del Mar College
Address: 4101 Old Brownsville Rd Corpus Christi, Texas 78405
Phone: 361-994-8229
Dallas: Bill Priest Institute
Address: 1402 Corinth Dallas, Texas 75215
Phone: 214-860-5900 x5759
Dallas: Continental Truck Driver Training & Education School
Address: 6704 S RL Thornton Fwy Dallas, Texas 75232
Phone: 972-224-5551
Dallas: Fluid Academy
Address: 13608 Midway Rd Dallas, Texas 75244
Phone: 972-860-7842
Dallas: International Schools
Address: 6373 S Loop 12 Dallas, Texas 75217
Phone: 214-398-6878
Dallas: International Schools
Address: 4849 Illinois Ave Dallas, Texas 75237
Phone: 800-725-8844
Dallas: International Schools
Address: 5912 Samuel Blvd Dallas, Texas 75237
Phone: 214-275-6360
Dallas: Schneider Training Academy
Address: 34500 LBJ Fwy Dallas, Texas 37209
Phone: 469-941-3062
Dallas: Truck Driver Institute
Address: 8701 Peterbilt Ave Dallas, Texas 75241
Phone: 888-294-7364
Decatur: Weatherford College
Address: 1200-B S FM 51 Decatur, Texas 76234
Phone: 817-341-1940
Del Rio: Star Career Training
Address: 300 Cienegas Rd Del Rio, Texas 78840
Phone: 830-775-9476
Dennison: Grayson County College Truck Driving Training
Address: 3401 Maccallum Ave Dennison, Texas 75020
Phone: 903-786-4343
Eagle Pass: Southwest Texas Junior College
Address: 4003 Hwy 277 SE Eagle Pass, Texas 78852
Phone: 830-591-7264
El Paso: Axis Business Academy
Address: 1528 Goodyear Dr, Ste B El Paso, Texas 79936
Phone: 915-595-8840
El Paso: El Paso Community College
Address: PO Box 20050 El Paso, Texas 79998
Phone: 915-831-2150
El Paso: International Schools
Address: 1030 N Zaragoza Rd El Paso, Texas 79907
Phone: 915-858-1515
El Paso: International Schools
Address: 3910 Doniphan Dr El Paso, Texas 79922
Phone: 915-845-1414
El Paso: Mesilla Valley Training Institute
Address: 9244 Gateway Blvd E, Ste C El Paso, Texas 79907
Phone: 915-872-1964
Elm Mott: ATDS
Address: 124 Truckers Ln Elm Mott, Texas 76640
Phone: 254-829-1694
Farmers Branch: Brookhaven College
Address: 3939 Valley View Ln Farmers Branch, Texas 75244
Phone: 972-860-4600
Fort Worth: C1 Truck Driver Training
Address: 4200 S Fwy Fort Worth, Texas 76115
Phone: 877-626-5873
Fort Worth: North Texas Institute for Career Development
Address: 4005 Campus Dr Fort Worth, Texas 76119
Phone: 817-332-7866 x2060
Gonzales: The Victoria College
Address: 424 E Sarah DeWitt Gonzales, Texas 78629
Phone: 830-672-6251
Grand Prairie: MT Training Center
Address: 1801 S Great Southwest Pkwy Grand Prairie, Texas 75051
Phone: 972-262-5395
Hondo: Southwest Texas Junior College
Address: Hondo Airport BOQ Bldg Hondo, Texas 78861
Phone: 830-591-4125
Houston: AAA CDL Service
Address: 14803 Camino Rancho Dr Houston, Texas 77083
Phone: 281-495-9192
Houston: Houston Community College
Address: 555 Community College Dr, Bldg B Houston, Texas 77013
Phone: 713-718-8200
Kilgore : Kilgore College
Address: 1100 Broadway Blvd Kilgore , Texas 75662
Phone: 903-753-2642
Laredo: Laredo Community College
Address: 5500 S Zapata Hwy Laredo, Texas 78046
Phone: 956-721-5374
Laredo: LHCT Truck Driving School
Address: 1219 Chihuahua St Laredo, Texas 78040
Phone: 956-791-9200
Lubbock: International Schools
Address: 3610 Ave Q, Ste 111 Lubbock, Texas 79412
Phone: 888-558-4824
Lufkin: Lufkin Truck Driving Academy
Address: 109 Lufkin Ave Lufkin, Texas 75902
Phone: 888-255-6351
Marshall: Texas State Technical College- Marshall
Address: 2400 E End Blvd S Marshall, Texas 75672
Phone: 903-923-3401
McAllen: International Schools
Address: 3700 W Military Hwy McAllen, Texas 78501
Phone: 956-872-8311
Mesquite: ATDS
Address: 3912 Flamingo Wy Mesquite, Texas 75150
Phone: 972-681-9203
Mesquite: International Schools
Address: 3737 Motley Dr Mesquite, Texas 75150
Phone: 972-860-7232
Midland: Midland College
Address: 3600 N Garfield Midland, Texas 79705
Phone: 432-681-6318
Mineral Wells: Weatherford College
Address: Rt 4 Bldg 704 Wolters Ind Pk Mineral Wells, Texas 76067
Phone: 940-325-2591
Odessa : International Schools
Address: 691 N Grant Ave Odessa , Texas 79761
Phone: 915-580-0860
Odessa : Odessa College Professional Truck Driver Training
Address: 201 W University Odessa , Texas 79761
Phone: 432-580-0860
Palmer: Tri-State Semi Driver Training
Address: 1400 N Interstate 45 Palmer, Texas 75152
Phone: 972-449-3339
Pasadena: San Jacinto College Truck Driving School
Address: 8060 Spencer Hwy Pasadena, Texas 77501
Phone: 281-476-1501
Pharr: Action Career Training
Address: 1403 W Ferguson Pharr, Texas 78577
Phone: 956-782-6800
San Antonio: Roadmaster
Address: 7196 SW White Rd San Antonio, Texas 78222
Phone: 210-648-8600
San Antonio: Swift Driving Academy
Address: 5348 E Houston St San Antonio, Texas 78220
Phone: 866-237-2683
Socorro: Center for Employment Training
Address: 1061 N Loop Dr, Ste R Socorro, Texas 79927
Phone: 915-859-1070
Sulphur Springs: Brookhaven College
Address: 2325 Hwy 19 S Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
Phone: 903-885-9800
Tyler: Career Trucking School
Address: 6986 County Rd 384 Tyler, Texas 75708
Phone: 903-596-7744
Victoria: The Victoria College
Address: 2200 E Red River St Victoria, Texas 77901
Phone: 362-582-2590
Wills Point : Associated Training Services
Address: 24143 Interstate 20 Wills Point , Texas 75169
Phone: 866-542-2781
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Dark jeans with a hint of stretch — like these Levis 518 bootcuts with one percent Lycra spandex, $44 — solve many a fashion dilemma. Instead of wearing them with a generic white button-down and boots, upgrade the attitude with standouts like these: Anne Fontaine ruffled cotton shirt, $395. Cole Haan toile ankle-strap espadrilles, $185. Sigrid Olsen white leather embroidered bag, $198.
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An Ole Miss frat - a University of Mississippi fraternity chapter –has been suspended indefinitely on Friday by the fraternity's national organization. Additionally, three freshman members of the Ole Miss frat were thrown out of the fraternity because they are suspected of being involved with the unacceptable racist activity on the campus, according to a Yahoo! News report on Friday.
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The three unidentified freshmen are suspected of hanging a noose on a statue of James Meredith who was the first African-American student to enroll in the University.
Sigma Phi Epsilon asserted via a statement that the Alpha Chapter at the University has been suspended, and that the chapter has voted for the expulsion of the three men believed to have been involved in the incident. Also, they are turning their names into the authorities investigating the incident.
The incident became news on Sunday when police found a noose tied around the neck of the James Meredith statue. Additionally, there was an old Georgia flag with a Confederate battle emblem on the flag's design. The flag has been updated in the past to take that emblem off of it.
Historically, in the fall of 1962, when Meredith attempted to enter the University of Mississippi, Mississippi's governor tried to stop his enrollment into the school. Violence broke out at the University in Oxford, Mississippi. Five-hundred United States marshals were sent to the University by then-United States Attorney General Robert Kennedy. Ultimately, Meredith enrolled in the school, and eventually graduated with a political science degree.
The FBI is involved with the current investigation of the vandalism of the statue. There may be violations of federal law involved with the actions of the three young men, according to the FBI.
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Poland's Debt Keeps Growing Despite Economic Recovery
By Malgorzata Halaba and Marcin Sobczyk
Poland officially raised its estimates of this year's general government deficit gap as income tax revenue is lower than previously thought despite continued economic recovery. The move prompted economists to renew calls on the government to start austerity measures.
Poland's 2010 general government deficit, calculated according to European Union rules, is expected to reach 112.25 billion zlotys ($80.27 billion), or 7.9% of gross domestic product, the finance ministry said Friday. The figure is one percentage point higher than projected in a European Commission notification filed in March and is due to lower-than-expected revenue from corporate and personal income taxes, the ministry said.
This year's general government debt reported to the European Commission is expected at 55.4% of the GDP, or 783 billion zlotys ($276 billion), the ministry also said.
"There is no reason to panic, but the budget situation is quite challenging," said Lars Christensen, chief analyst at Danske Bank in Copenhagen, adding that the revision was in line with expectations. "But Poland's government should put forward a long-term plan [for fiscal consolidation]," he added.
Faster economic recovery coupled with a widening deficit is worrying, said Jakub Borowski, chief economist at Warsaw-based Invest Bank, although a visible improvement can be expected in the second half of the year when companies, paying corporate income taxes, will have dealt with the losses they incurred in 2009.
The deficit amount suggests the debt-to-deficit ratio is now above Poland's self-imposed safety threshold of 55% of GDP, calculated in line with its domestic methodology that excludes certain categories of debt, Mr. Christensen said.
"And that's good news because the government will have to act," he added.
The finance ministry insists the 55% threshold won't be breached and public debt measured in line with domestic methodology will likely be at 750.8 billion zlotys ($264 billion) this year, or 53.2% of GDP. The debt-to-GDP figure isn't expected to breach the threshold in 2011-14, the ministry said.
The breach of the domestic 55% threshold would trigger measures aimed at reducing budget deficits and the growth of debt.
Also Friday, the Central Statistical Office upwardly revised Poland's 2009 full-year general government deficit to 7.2% of GDP from the 7.1% estimate issued in April. GUS revised down the public debt-to-GDP estimate for 2009, to 50.9% from 51%, measured in accordance with EU rules that produce a wider figure than that calculated in line with domestic methods.
The broadly defined general government deficit, which includes central government institutions, local governments and pension funds, is used by the EU to measure a country's fiscal eligibility to join the euro zone.


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Strike! Interval Kickboxing Workout provides an overview of a martial arts-inspired, full-body interval workout. This innovative workout incorporates traditional kickboxing combinations, athletic drills, and controlled weight-bearing movements that are inspired by stick fighting. The DVD explains how to develop class segments that are strategically planned to create a non-stop flow of nothing but energy and sweat. An atypical kickboxing class, the workout is designed for participants who want to challenge themselves—physically and emotionally. Challenge yourself with this full-body interval workout that incorporates traditional kickboxing combinations done with controlled weight-bearing movements and athletic drills. This is NOT your typical kickboxing class!
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Following an economic tsunami of historic proportions, American democracy finds itself plagued by partisan polarization, a rigidly divided Congress, superficial political debate, and political paralysis. Even before the economic crisis, the United States was beleaguered by choiceless elections, out-of-control campaign spending, suspicious voting equipment, partisan election officials, even a partisan U.S. Supreme Court. Americans are growing increasingly frustrated and tuned out, as the middle collapses and the partisans take over. Just in time for the 2012 elections, 10 Steps to Repair American Democracy: A More Perfect Unionaddresses head-on the mine field built into our political system. In a brand new edition, political critic Steven Hill expands on his ten-step program to improve American democracy. He proposes specific reforms to give voters more choices at the ballot box, boost voter turnout, calm the Senate's filibuster gone wild ways, modernize our media institutions, turn off the spigot of corporate donations, and bring the U.S. government back to the mainstream. In the face of mounting cynicism about the American political system, 10 Steps to Repair American Democracyis a refreshing blueprint for how to resurrect our Founders' democratic vision. It will change the way you think about American politics.
Author Biography
Steven Hill is the former Director of the Political Reform Program of the New America Foundation and co-founder of the Center for Voting and Democracy. His articles and commentaries have appeared in dozens of newspapers and magazines, and he lectures widely throughout the U.S. and Europe. He was a leader of the successful efforts to pass instant runoff voting and public financing of campaigns for local elections in San Francisco, Oakland, and other locations.
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|Introduction Double Trouble: The Political Collapse That Preceded the Economic Collapse
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|Secure the Vote
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|Expand Voter Participation
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|Increase Voter Choice with Instant Runoff Voting
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|Scrap Winner-Take-All Elections
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|Direct Election of the President
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|Overhaul the US Senate
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|Reclaim the Airwaves
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|Minimize Money's Role
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|Reform the Supreme Court
|p. 149
|Restore Faith in Government: "Government Is Good for You"
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|Conclusion Renewing the American Republic
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When it was announced that Day 26 was returning to the music scene the response from their fans was immediate.
With THE RETURN the group reunites to create not just great music but a great vibe that is sure to thrill music lovers just in time for the summer. Taking advantage of new media and the power of their online presence the group released the project on June 26, 2014, making it available for free to their fans. Whether it's singles like R&B SINGER, YOU'RE WORTH IT or RUSSIAN ROULETTE you hear the traditional Day 26 harmony and soulfulness--and it takes you back to when you were first introduced to the group. You also get something else from this album: the group's maturity. They bring with them their life experiences and the lessons they have learned, and it all comes together to create something you won't soon forget. Day 26's RETURN also pay homage to those who came before them (like the group Silk) with their amazing rendition of LOSE CONTROL which closes out the project.
Though the ladies will surely appreciate the return of Day 26 for their own reasons, the guys should be just as glad to have them back because THE RETURN has just the right words for them to say that might just help them out in the relationship department.
Here are some of the notable messages:
In BULLS#!T the group discusses what happens when that special lady has been listening to what others have to say about him and their faithfulness: "I could have who I want to," Day 26 sings, "but damn girl I chose you...If you only knew that I was telling the truth. I lied before but so have you..." It also addresses the ulterior motives that can come from such accusations. "If you're looking for a way out just say it..." the single says, acknowledging that sometimes the pointing of the finger at the other person is a way of distracting from what the accuser really wants.
In YOU'RE WORTH IT Day 26 slows it down and get's to the heart. "Girl you're hotter than a Summer, and my love is burning up for you," they sing. "Your smile is colder than the winter. Time is frozen from the thought of you. I find myself all into you. Something I never thought that I would do..." This is the perfect single for that guy who is trying to find the words to let that special girl know how he makes him feel.
Probably one of my favorite tracks on the project is RUSSIAN ROULETTE. Day 26 sings that in love all days are not going to be good, and you have to make a decision if the chance of hurt is worth the pursuing of love. "Someone has to smile, someone has to cry. Someone has to live, someone has to die. Someone has to lose, someone has to win. Someone has to start, someone has to end." The question becomes Is it worth it?
Along with the album THE RETURN comes with a book that allows you to go deeper into each song on the project, once again giving you something new from the group.
From beginning to end this is a tightly constructed musical adventure that listeners will be able to return to time and again. Without a doubt THE RETURN is everything Day 26 fans could have wanted and more.
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The application begins the State process to develop the new system's parent company, which will oversee the current NYS-licensed and regulated health care affiliates of Unity and RGHS. The information contained in the CON application describes the preliminary framework and governance structure for the new parent company.
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A brand new book about Istanbul
Consisting of watercolor paintings of Istanbul and texts about the city, "Istanbul: City of Two Continents" is available at booksellers now.
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Wattieza early prehistoric trees resemble a modern tree fern, over 34' tall with fronds instead of leaves. Wattieza reproduce through spores and are estimated to date back 385 years.
Nine of these rare Wattieza fossil trees are exhibited within a visitor's center at an educational kiosk, in Gilboa NY. In addition the visitor center has new permanent displays of logging saws, antique farming tools and artifacts from early days of Gilboa.
The visitor center is one half mile from Gilboa Dam on land owned by the town of Gilboa. The trees are on loan from the N. Y. Department of Environmental Protection. A gift shop is open with fossil jewelry, wood toys, t-shirts and souvenirs.
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM Saturday $ Sunday
July 2nd to September 4th
122 Stryker Rd
Gilboa, NY 12076
A cotton mill was a major boon for early town economy of Gilboa until destroyed by flood in 1826. The upright stumps of the fossilized trees were first uncovered by the flash flood. The town was like many settlements of the era, workers in 1870 were blasting a site for a stone quarry. They discovered the fossilized remains of tree stumps that were identified as ancient Wattieza.
A water project for New York City in the 1920's required excavation for a dam in the Gilboa area. The project unearthed large upright tree stumps of a fossil forest. The find was of great interest to an international research team of paleobotanists. They found evidence they were Earth's earliest forest trees.
Gilboa was first settled about 1760, and named after the biblical site Mount Gilboa, Israel, This was where Philistines killed King Saul's sons, after which Saul took his own life (1 Samuel 31:4). Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir is in the northwest part of Gilboa. Damming of Schoharie Creek formed Schoharie Reservoir south of the town. The dam is at the south east of the reservoir.
Gilboa NY is a town 64 miles southwest of Albany of population of 1,215. Gilboa is 56 miles southeast of Cooperstown NY and 156 miles north of New York City. It is on route 30, a few miles north of its junction with route 23.
Gilboa is north of Catskill Park, a 700,000-acre forest preserve protected from many forms of development under New York state law. The Catskills are well known as a source of painting and a destination for New York City vacationers. It offers opportunities for recreation with over thirty peaks over 3,500'.
Gilboa NY is a 222-mile drive of 3 ½ hours from Rochester. Drive east on I-90 Thruway to exit 29 taking route 10 south after Herkimer.
A visit to see the Wattieza prehistoric trees of Gilboa NY can be part of an interesting vacation for the summer. The area abounds with possibilities for a great vacation.


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To celebrate World Kindess Day on Wednesday, November 13th, the Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel will be offering both associates and guests special acts of kindness. This goes back to the philosophy of Marriott company founder J. Willard Marriott, who believed that the ever-growing ranks of Marriott associates were the secret of his company's success. "Take care of your employees and they'll take care of your customers," he constantly advised Marriott's managers, voicing a deeply held belief that remains the keystone of the company's culture.
With this philosophy in mind, the hotel's associates will receive 10-minute massages from 1 to 3pm that day in the back of the house, while the hotel will also be offering guests complimentary 10-minute massages from 3 to 7pm in the lobby reception area by Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa located in the SouthPark market.
Additional celebrations for World Kindness Day at the hotel will include:
-Television screens in the public areas of the hotel and in the guest rooms will be running "Pay It Forward" videos to inspire random acts of kindness and guests will be asked to share their ideas of random acts of kindness.
-The turndown amenity that evening will be a complimentary Bath Salts amenity and it will be accompanied by inspirational messages from the associates on what their random act of kindness would be if money were no object.
-Soothing music will be provided that evening by a local artist.
The AAA-rated Four Diamond Renaissance SouthPark Hotel is located in the affluent SouthPark neighborhood, just a few minutes south of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. This sophisticated, contemporary, and inviting property offers 264 guest rooms, Flagstones Southern Bistro, and The Bar at Flagstones, an indoor pool, and fitness center.
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