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Normally I'd put this on the associated article and not in a user discussion page...
... but this issue seems to cover a large number of "Ryan's World" articles:
They seem simply arbitrary. I'm not really trying to discuss right or wrong, but "in the future people will prefer blue to purple" is pretty meaningless without a context or support... and much of the articles discussed seem to fall exactly on those lines.
Perhaps a consolodation of the articles would be in order. As they don't seem to lend themselves to update/discussion by others, there seems little reason to seperate them.
Go ahead and consolidate them. You have my blessing. - RyanVG
What are You!?!
You say you are RyanVG yet you have many forms, you have many names yet none fit, many views but none the same, you make edits with many adresses yet don't take credit for it, you say you are one but act as many.... Alright heres my question why is it that you are stating one thing and reverting another?--Matterfoot 23:53, 11 March 2008 (UTC)
Canamerica Flag
i do that flag with 34 stars, if you like... do whatever--Fero 02:28, 7 February 2009 (UTC)
I noticed your articles in 'RyansWorld', and I was wondering if you could fill me in on a realistic method for fast travel between star systems. I'm a bit stumped. Could antimatter contribute somehow? I won't use your explanation on Beunalien--or whatever it was, because that would be plagiarism, and would be very rude, so that is why I came to you to see if you had another method maybe? Sorry if I'm disturbing you =\ I just really admire your work --Kluutak 23:03, December 25, 2010 (UTC)
Multiple accounts?
Why do you have mutliple accounts? What's the purpose? DaneOfScandinavy (talk) 12:00, July 26, 2013 (UTC)
Morten says he is going to unblock you, but promise me to read wikia's terms of use, wikia's community guidelines and the Future Wiki Guidelines before you make any contributions, because if you break a policy three times, the ban will be forever. We will go to your contributions to see what you've been doing.--User:Ismael777
I've seen you have been making recent edits, but be careful of what you write and what you do if you really want to stay here. You only got three strikes in this second chance, and we're not giving you a third chance. If you screw up three times, you'll be banned forever. So, don't upload those "sexy images" as you did in the Daneofscandinavy Wiki, don't vandalize and don't sock puppet. This is a warning to be kept for future references before doing something.--Ismael777(talk)
Ultimate warning.
Ultimate Warning
This message is the ultimate warning. Don't touch video game articles ever again on Wikipedia. Not even the talk page by making annoying and useless edits. I repeat, this is the ultimate warning. And don't make me repeat myself again. 18.104.22.168 11:09, December 13, 2013 (UTC)
Master Bezzo and GVnayR
Is it true that these two users are just imposters? Because if it is, it would make sense to just block them again. DaneOfScandinavy (talk) 15:00, December 14, 2013 (UTC)
Probably yes. Ryan VanGoethem pissed off so many people on the Internet, that sometimes some of these people decided to "troll" with him. Just because Ryan VanGoethem is a filthy idiot, it doesn't mean that he's 100% guilty all the time. If "GVnayR" and the other username make some extremely shitty edit in the future, then yes, block the "imposters". Anyway, no one told "RyanVG" to create so many accounts, "you reap what you sow"... AgainstFakeAndNonsense (talk) 15:20, December 14, 2013 (UTC)
Need help on Motley's Crew Wiki?
If you need help with cleaning up the Motley's Crew Wiki, then I want to help. If you make me an admin over there, I promise to delete the harassing pages and pictures and block the users behind it, and I'll remove my own admin rights as soon as I'm done. DaneOfScandinavy (talk) 16:39, December 17, 2013 (UTC)
- Be my guest. I will create another Wiki then. Dane, you are just wasting your time, you have nothing to do with this. This is the punishment for him. He needs to learn once for all. He spent years playing with other people's time and even feeling. He deserves much worse.He is a miserable pile of shit. And his mother is definitely a prostitute. These two things called "Humans" are stealing money from the government to pay their vices. Ryan is an asshole. Go to sutdy, you piece of crap. Instead of being useless all the time. ASSHOLE!
Thanks for the offer, Dane, but I have already wrote to Wikia to have the Motley's Crew wiki deleted. I have decided that being a Wiki administrator is not for me and I'm going back to just contributing. RyanVG (talk) 19:26, December 17, 2013 (UTC)
Salut Ryan VanGoethem. I just created a Facebook account with your name and photos. From now on I will start "playing" with it once in a while, I'm sure it will be "FUNNY". I will update the status with your lame texts and add many random people in there. Soon I will add your cousins and so on in there. So they can feel SHAME and embarrassment. I didn't want to do this, but you asked for it.
You will suffer the consequences of your actions during the past seven fucking years. The "game" is starting only now. 18.104.22.168 19:28, December 17, 2013 (UTC)
Do you still want to have Motley's Crew Wiki closed? It will take a long time to delete all those pages... DaneOfTheNorth (talk) 21:41, December 22, 2013 (UTC)
I actually removed my admin rights, but can you give me them back? DaneOfTheNorth (talk) 21:53, December 31, 2013 (UTC)
I had to. DaneOfTheNorth (talk) 02:11, January 4, 2014 (UTC)
20 years - 2034
In 2034 you can come back, and edit stuff. You have 20 years to IMPROVE.
Adding crap again.
This Ryan VanGoethem is back to Wikipedia and is adding useless crap again:
His FIRST edit (after the absence) was REMOVED. There are things that will NEVER change. NEVER.
But fortunately there are decent people out there who is watching you. Always.
Your GLORIOUS WikIpedia past was nothing more than an ILLUSION.
You are provoking people again. Keep provoking. 184.108.40.206 10:26, March 2, 2014 (UTC)
Nah, it's okay
Everyone have their own preferences. That's not something I could control. Some who support PRC or Russia or even communism at a whole might find me very annoying, because in the end of my scenario, communism will reduce back to nothing but a fantasy on paper.
I just want to ask. Like I said, some articles you wrote actually very interesting, like the one about Vietnam or the United States of Earth. I'm only confused because in one way, you have many detailed and interesting idea, but the other way, some of yours sound like someone who read too much conspiracy theories out there.
Who am I to ask? (laugh) I'm a guy who freak out because of the ongoing moral panic over manga or some stupid images, made by a bunch of creepy jerks live in closets or old, tired housewives have nothing to do but breaking everything they don't like.
Future Map Game Revised
Hey Ryan, I hear that you are a damn good futurist eh? Well, maybe you'd like to be interested in Future Map Game Revised? Here is the link if you'd wish to join:http://future.wikia.com/wiki/Future_Map_Game_Revised
As much as I love the offer, I choose to decline. There are too many things happening my life as I follow a lot of professional sports and play a lot of PlayStation 3. Thanks for offering anyway. RyanVG (talk) 19:49, March 21, 2014 (UTC)
Folk, I really think you should stop playing Fallout even for a couple of weeks or months. Your articles are getting darker and darker every times. Light them up a bit, the future won't be just one color Black :-/
Electromagnetic credit
Your page RyansWorld: Electromagnetic credit is clearly a copy of Moderatenerd's page Biological BitCoins (Falco). As he hasn't given you permission to do that, your page has to be radically changed or deleted. DaneOfScandinavy (talk) 13:45, May 2, 2014 (UTC)
I have made some radical changes to the RyansWorld: Electromagnetic credit so that it doesn't match that of Moderatenerd's page Biological BitCoins (Falco). Don't worry, I will try harder to be more original in the future. RyanVG (talk) 15:45, May 2, 2014 (UTC)
After further review, I have decided to get rid of the RyansWorld: Electromagnetic credit as I was clearly tired when I created this page. Hope to create some better visions of the future someday. RyanVG (talk) 16:13, May 2, 2014 (UTC)
Okay then. DaneOfScandinavy (talk) 17:18, May 2, 2014 (UTC)
I am a bit concern for your behavior. I understand that you have been blocked for a long time (supposedly infinite until I decided it was time to be unblocked) and has started a new leaf here and Wikipedia ever since, but if you want to stay here, I recommend that you were a bit less offensive. Predicting the death from your mother and "downing Jesus Christ" is controversial and will not be tolerated. Ismael Perez Ψ (talk • contribs • blog) 20:26, August 18, 2014 (UTC)
Nothing personal here
My point is you should slow it down, constantly improve things, rather than keep releasing articles on large scale, with contents that might be offensive for some, not all, but a couple of hardliners around here.
Also, initially your articles were among my must-read list here. Very interesting & well-organized, I must admit. But they're getting more & more darker lately. How you see the future is totally up to you, I know that. But I think you should relax a bit. The future couldn't be always dark. Cheers & hope to see more of your interesting articles.
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"Ignorant people and their Primitive Culture"
Your reply on here: RyansWorld:United_States_Of_Earth
Being from North America and given it's youth to having a concentrated population Culture has had no time to appear in N.America in areas with low levels of Natives living. But I can assure you nobody in Europe, Asia or Africa would have it. Judging by the various things you have posted you seem ignorant, not those of us who are willing to do do anything just becuase it would help science progress further, there is one thing that seperates people from being the same, like a German behaving and doing things the same way as an Turkish Person or a Chinese Person is culture. I'm Irish and I'm proud of my culture. Can a Canadian like yourself claim to have your own language? To have customs and ways of thinking your ancestors in 1200 c.e had? The Irish invented Halloween thousands of years ago, that is a way you benefit from my `Primitive Culture`. Do you know how much money that puts into the American and Canadian economy? Culture causes people to think different to act and want different things. I've long wondered how people in North America go along with their daily lives. Obbsess over TV and Celebrities? Movies? Mass Consumerism? What about those little things and customs, life would be pretty boring woithout culture. Most countries have their own type of music, dancing, sport and myths, folklore and wives tales. Why is that primitive? Why does that make people stupid? Because it's not 100% scientific? Sorry but if that is the reason please go f***k yourself. Other people's ancestors have had to goe through Famine, war, Cultural persecution, forced migration, genocide ect, and through things like that culture is altered and added to. For instance Protest Songs have long been apart of Irish culture. Oliver Cromwell killed one third of the Irish peopulation and forced them to move from their homes and if they refused they were sold as slaves, a major influence on Irish history and culture. So people go through all this stuff and because a answer came up on a calcualtor that has nothing to do with Culture at all that is suppposed to be abandoned? My people have been being killed for hundreds of years for our Culture, It is not Primitive it is beautiful, amazing and fancinating. Who is more ignorant you or people learning their native language and singing native songs? Globalism and Cororations or Science will never conquer culture, people were tourtured and killed in many parts of the world at one time defending their culture, they ain't gunna let a high and mighty gobshite come in and call it Primitive
You have some balls calling Culture Primitive and people who appreciate their Culture Ignorant, you are the Ignorang one, you understand nothing of World history. It's so sad we Ignorant Primitive people in Europe, Asia and Africa don't get to claim consumerism, corporate greed and celebrity obssesion is our only `culture`. Wait? Europe is the most Secualar continent as well as the most developed in human rights and has on average a higher intelligence than that of Canada or the US? Strage who those Primitive Ignorant Asians with all their ancestor and respect crap have the most vibrant economy aswell as having some of the smartest children on the planet.?!??!?
I could sya more but I'm tired and cant think striaght
Masterire (talk) 01:51, October 29, 2014 (UTC)
Ваш сероња надам се да умре и оде у пакао и Кајл Буш суцкс king Trevor 1 of wales (talk) 03:33, November 28, 2014 (UTC)
toyata sucks nuts and you got balls for a comeback king Trevor 1 of wales (talk) 17:39, November 29, 2014 (UTC)
Ryansworld:fiat and vw
can i make fiat and vw on ryansworlds? and srry about the assation thing i will make the same thing buy for me king Trevor 1 of wales (talk) 14:40, December 1, 2014 (UTC)
I accept your apology this time, Trevor. But no more crazy stuff, OK? And you can write about Fiat and Volkswagen on RyansWorld. RyanVG (talk) 20:20, December 1, 2014 (UTC)
ok then hey i di a assantion of myslef king Trevor 1 of wales (talk) 20:26, December 1, 2014 (UTC)
can you fix the spelling on fiat?king Trevor 1 of wales (talk) 23:24, December 1, 2014 (UTC)
poll on nationalism, patriotism and opposition ect
Masterire (talk) 23:58, December 6, 2014 (UTC)
Should Unregistered Users be banned from editing?
As you may know we have had trolling problems and most of it comes from unregistered IP addresses. Only Wikia Staff can enable this option but they need to see a support for it on the wikia Voting Link below VOTING:_Should_we_block_Unregistered_Users_from_Editing
Masterire (talk) 18:55, January 2, 2015 (UTC)The River Nile-2 (talk) 20:50, January 15, 2015 (UTC)
They have been permabanned. Thank you for reporting them. EDIT: I didn't see that they had already been banned for two hours. Oh well, I think two hours is too light of a punishment anyway. AllianceScoutAiothai (talk) 00:17, January 16, 2015 (UTC)
AllianceScoutAiothai, I would like to thank you very much for permabanning that cyberbully FantaZia Stylish. I appreciate it very much. RyanVG (talk) 00:42, January 16, 2015 (UTC)
No problem at all. :) AllianceScoutAiothai (talk) 03:09, January 16, 2015 (UTC)
Greetings. Where can I contact you privately? - Esbonl (talk) 17:39, November 9, 2015 (UTC)

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First off, don't lay into me for not knowing the answer to this question but it appears the coverage ratio has increased from 1.14 to 1.26 since last quarter. Good thing or bad? I believe it is a good indicator.
The range of coverage ratio for MLPs is about 1.1 to 1.5. The higher ratio means a more secure distribution and the possibility of an increase in the distribution, but that is not all one has to consider. All MLPs hedge commodity price risk and the E&Ps such as Line, EVEP, LGCY, PSE and ENP hedge much more than the pipeline MLPS. The more annual production and the longer term the hedging, the safer the distribution. Line is 100% hedged for two years and 70% hedged for three years and is now adding hedges for the fourth year. This also contributes to the safety of the distribution. There are other factors such as the amount of drilling expenditure needed to maintain production that also need to be considered.
Agree.And production from the two new purchases should cover the 8.625% interest rate on the new senior unsecured note. The $1.3 billion loan provides $1 billion dollars for further production expansion via acquisitions. Also,the note will not need to be rolled over for ten years.
Q3 '08 Linn's coverage ratio was 1.6x2009 year average coverage ratio of 1.14x;Q4 '09, coverage ratio of 1.04xQ1 '10 coverage ratio of 1.26x – things are slowly coming backDistribution Coverage Ratio. The higher the ratio the more room the company has if things turn temporarily lower to keep the distribution up. (Not MLP specific) A coverage ratio of less than one indicates the company is burning through more cash than it's taking in and a dividend cut is likely. A ratio of 2 would be considered acceptable while a ratio of 3 or even 4 would be ideal.
Can you post the names of any MLPs that have distribution coverage rates of "2" or greater? A distribution coverage ratio of "2" indicates that the MLP distributes only half of its cash which is not allowed in order to maintain its beneficial tax structure. MLPs are expected to distribute over 90% of their cash, which provides a distribution ratio of 1.11. If revenues fall unexpectedly and a MLP wishes to maintain its previous distribution then the distribution ratio will fall. When the distribution ratio falls below "1.0" the MLP must support its distribution through debt. Some MLPs have done this.
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William M. Duncan graduated with honors in 1981 with a Juris Doctorate degree from Georgetown University. While at Georgetown as a third year law student, he tried two felony jury trials to completion in the State of Maryland, and one of his clients was acquitted.
Mr. Duncan's office is located in Yreka, California (County of Siskiyou), and is only one block from the court house. His practice is focused almost entirely on criminal defense, and he has represented clients charged with nearly every conceivable crime. This includes, but is not limited to, clients charged with murder, possession, sale and transportation of controlled substances (including medical marijuana - Prop. 215, methamphetamine - both possession and manufacturing, as well as marijuana and cocaine cases), assault, battery, spousal abuse, robbery, burglary, theft, rape, lewd or lascivious acts, arson, forgery, and felon in possession of a firearm.
Mr. Duncan has also represented on appeal well over one hundred persons who were represented at trial by other counsel. The majority of those appeals were filed in the Court of Appeal located in Los Angeles, California, and he has obtained several reversals. Articles concerning his representation of clients have been published in the Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, The Recorder (state wide daily legal newspaper), and the Siskiyou Daily News. (Several of these news articles are available to view on this website by clicking this News link or the News Articles link on the menu above.)
If you have been arrested for DUI, please click this DUI link for information about representation and the possible consequences of a DUI conviction. He has handled hundreds of DUI cases involving DUIs due to alcohol and prescription drugs, as well as due to other controlled substances.
In the mid-1980's, Mr. Duncan was a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice in San Francisco. He has tried cases in federal and/or state courts in Florida, New Jersey, Texas, Maryland, Missouri, Georgia, Hawaii, and California. He is admitted to practice in federal court for the Eastern District of California (Sacramento), Central District of California (Los Angeles), Northern District of California (San Francisco), and the Southern District of California (San Diego), and he is also admitted to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal and to the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, as well to the federal district court for the District of Columbia. Early in his career, he was a Coast Guard Officer and he was the officer/attorney-in-charge of representing all Coastguardsmen facing court-martial on the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii, and he had several criminal defense lawyers working under his supervision.
Mr. Duncan is an active member of both the State Bar of California and the Bar for the District of Columbia, and he is a member of the Siskiyou County Bar Association, and the D.C. Bar Association.
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- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1985
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1986
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia
- Honors: With Honors
- Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Master's Degree cum laude - 1968
- Major: Mathematics
- Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri
- B.S. cum laude
- Major: Mathematics
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Siskiyou County Bar Association, Member, 1997 - 2008
- District of Columbia Bar Association, Member
- California State Bar Association, Member
Past Employment Positions
- U.S. Coast Guard, Attorney, 1981 - 1988
- Morrison Mahoney & Miller, Partner, 1994 - 1997


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Woodhands Tour Diary
Pink Mafia asked us to write a tour blog, and we said yes but really it's a little illusory – the tour was only three shows, and one of them was in Toronto which is where we live. But! It was still a crazy couple of days and as intense as touring gets for us. Maybe even a little more, because we knew that we were coming home pretty soon. In any case, here's how it's gone down for the first couple of days.
Paul and I just got back from touring Europe on Sunday and after having a couple days rest in our own beds we headed to Calgary on Wednesday (Canada Day) to play at Sled Island, which is a pretty awesome festival all over Calgary. With Sled Island you never really know what you're going to get because they take over every single venue in the city – and some of them are a little…shitty. But it doesn't really matter because the kids come out and we've definitely played our fair share of dive bars. It's kind of like coming home in a weird way.
While there is something romantic about flying across Canada, it goes out the window when you arrive and your gear isn't there. Yup, my keytar and synths and drum machines didn't make it on our plane. So after checking into the hotel (Hilton! Yes!) we walked around a bit and met up with some Calgary friends. But that's the thing about touring – there's always something in the back of your mind that you know you have to be worrying about. No matter: we made our way to Tubby Dog, which is the best fucking hot dog joint we've ever been to (and sadly, we've been to a ton).
Air Canada told us they'd deliver our gear to our venue in a cab – assuming that it was really on the next flight out. So we did as we were told and showed up on time to the venue, which was as suspected a hilariously divey basement bar. It was only hilarious, though, until we met our sound guy. There's a this really weird feeling that you get when you walk into a club and realize that the sound guy is insane. It's like the whole purpose of your life has just been compromised and there's nothing you can do about it. You could be playing the hottest show of your life but if the sound guy is crazy, it just doesn't matter. So when he walked up to us, angry for some reason and sounding like he hadn't been out of the bar in 30 years, we started getting sketched out. Here's a picture of him (we wanted to protect his identity a little bit):
I think he's trying to turn up the suck in this picture. Anyways, the beautiful thing is that just in the middle of talking to him, I get a text from Matt Lederman – our touring sound guy – who out of the blue says that he's coming to Calgary tonight! Turns out that he is doing sound for !!! (also known as chk chk chk) for our show together the next night and he was getting in early. So we beg Matt to save us from the luddite who is going to do our sound and he agrees, on the condition that we buy him some bourbon. Seems fair. After that, we roll upstairs and wait until, like a vision from heaven, a cab rolls up with all of our gear inside. Sweet, sweet relief.
The show was pretty amazing and there's still, after all these years, something really special about hearing people sing your lyrics back to you. We debuted some new material too, and there was so much love in the room that by the end of it we were on a serious high. I did elbow a girl in the face by accident, but hugged her during a crowd charging session during the last song so I think we're square. The bar (Vern's Tavern) was conducive to sweaty crowd participation and we definitely shared some sweat with our fans. It was dirty and delightful.
It's funny, before a show I always feel like there's no way I'm going to be able to make it on stage. I get crazy exhausted, like my body's anticipating the energy that's about to be expended, and I am 100% positive that I'm going to play the show and go straight to bed. Never works like that though! As soon as we finish our shows all I want to do is party with Paul and whoever else is around. After the show at Vern's, we owed Matt for saving our asses so we wanted to give him the best night of his life, which ended up being a hilarious house party featuring reams of home brew beer, tents in the backyard, and a really, really stupid jam session. I was given a synth that had no notes on it and I contributed less than zero. Did I mention we were really drunk? That might have had something to do with it. Anyways, Matt started to fall asleep around 5AM so we grabbed a cab back to the hotel and tried to get enough sleep to seize the day. We had another show the next night, and because days that don't include hours in a van are such a luxury on tour, we were intent on making the most of it. Fingers crossed the hangover isn't so bad…
Oh yeah – did we mention the amazing Canada Day fireworks?
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JOB TITLE: Fire Chief
DEPARTMENT: Fire
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: City Administrator
DIRECTION OF OTHERS: All fire department personnel
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in fire science, public administration, or a closely related field. Ten years of experience in the fire service, 5 of which are in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
NATURE OF WORK: Performs a variety of technical, administrative, and supervisory work in planning, organizing, directing and implementing inspection, emergency response, safety, emergency management and public education services within the department.
I. Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates all fire department operations.
II. Establishes policies for fire department operations in order to implement directives from the City Administrator or City Council.
III. Reviews departmental performance and effectiveness. Formulates programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies.
IV. Prepares the annual budget for review by the City Administrator and City Council.
A. Implements approved operated and capital improvement budget.
V. Responds to major alarms and may direct activities as required.
A. Supervises the fire investigation program to determine the cause and origin of all fires.
B. Assures that counseling is done for juvenile fire setters and prosecution is started for all suspected arsonists.
VI. Supervises the inspection program for enforcement of applicable fire codes, applicable fire related Minnesota Statutes, and city weed and nuisance ordinance.
A. Assures that new and existing occupancies are inspected for code compliance.
VII. Supervises the departmental in-service training activities for all personnel.
VIII. Handles department commendations, discipline and grievances.
IX. Prepares and submits routine reports to the City Administrator and City Council regarding a variety of departmental operations.
X. Meets with elected and appointed city and county officials to coordinate all aspects of the department's activities.
XI. Supervises the public safety education program. Assures that the program covers as much of the total population as is practical.
XII. Prepares the working schedule for all departmental personnel.
XIII. Serves as the Emergency Management Director for the City.
A. Develops and maintains the city emergency operations plan.
B. Coordinates multi-agency input to the plan.
C. Coordinates activities with county, state, and federal officials as necessary.
D. Participates in countywide planning and preparedness activities.
XIV. Serves as the Safety Director for the City.
A. Establishes a comprehensive safety program for all city employees.
B. Assures adequate training for all employees to meet applicable laws and standards.
C. Supervises the employee Safety and Health Committee activities.
I. Represents the City regarding transactions with other government bodies and agencies concerning departmental matters.
A. Initiates and studies a variety of programs pertaining to departmental functions.
B. Presents City views for consideration in matters under discussion.
II. Develops public understanding of work and activities of the Fire Department.
A. Answers citizen questions and requests for materials and information.
B. Follows up on citizen complaints in areas pertaining to the department.
C. Maintains good public relations with the City Council, industries, businesses, and with the general public.
D. Attends meetings of civic organizations, schools, and other public functions to promote programs of the department.
E. Maintains a work schedule permitting easy access for the public.
I. Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license.
I. Position may use, but will not be limited to the operation of the following
equipment: vehicle, radio, pager, personal computer, scanner, fax, telephone,
calculator, first aid equipment, and fire fighting equipment.
I. Hours may vary, but generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is an exempt position.
II. Office environment and construction job site activities, which may include walking, climbing, and bending, in a normal construction environment. This may include exposure to the natural elements, dust, insects, and conditions that could be hazardous or dangerous relative to construction sites. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, include smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. Occasionally is exposed to wet/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
III. As approved by the City Administrator and availability of funds, continuing education and training will be provided to ensure a competent level of ability to perform the duties of this position and to allow maintenance of required licenses and certifications.
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands: This position requires an equal amount of time spent standing, walking, and sitting. Lifting, pushing/pulling, or carrying objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds is sometimes required, with a maximum of seventy-five (75) pounds infrequently required. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, and bending are sometimes required. Repetitive movements of the hands are sometimes required. Audio, visual, and verbal functions are essential functions to performing this position. The majority of the workday is spent indoors.


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I know, I should use the TCL command. But sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. When it works, the console responds Collision -> Off (or On), when it doesn't work, the command returns nothing.
Make sure you have nothing selected. If there's a string at the top of your command line interface (e.g.
Source: Skyrim Console commands
This has happened to me, and I will try to relate my experience with the PC game console and the steps I took.
If I use
Then I turn collision
Then I have to save the entire game and exit to desktop, and restart the game. Then reload the most recent save.
This is in Steam offline mode though which should not matter.
Without speculating on the actual code, it seems to be an issue I think with the console collision on/off mechanism.
Hope this helps.
You just cant use TCL in certain areas, Like riften for example.


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"Game Of Cat And Mouse" - Charting The Progression Of The European Solvency Crisis
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Chart porn, you got more?
No kidding, unfortunately that one is like a prostrate exam - you may have cum, but it really wasn't that much fun. On scary looking chart.
Shhh... 'batin'
Ring me up if you get more. This was just delicious.
The Federal Reserve is running out of options to try to boost a slumping economy and lower unemployment. So policymakers are expected to reach 50 years back into their playbook for their next move.
Most economists expect the Fed to announce a plan Wednesday to shift money in its $1.7 trillion portfolio out of short-term securities and into longer-term holdings.
The plan could lower Treasury yields further. Ultimately, it could reduce rates on mortgages and other consumer and business loans, too.
Whoa! FED is going to roll over their $1.7 trillion out into the future since today wont pay? Neither will the future, but 'QE3' is looking pretty boring and geeky, certainly far short of a Wall St free money Jubilee party.
Final analysis?
It might be my destiny to become a dead broke dick.
But what's a boy to do?
If Europe goes, I go.
Oh, well. Pork and beans ain't that bad.
Oh boy!
"Ultimately, it could reduce rates on mortgages and other consumer and business loans, too."
I love that it COULD, but not necessarily will.
And if it does, so what. People are not taking new mortgages, and businesses with no demand don't need new loans. So WTF is the point other than keeping the GOVERNMENT INTRUSION at full throttle??
I said yesterday that The Bernank will do the Twist/Torque, and not outright QE that expands the Fed's balance sheet.
Well, I had a dream last night, and in that dream I was being chased down the street by a tidal wave of fiat. It was a horrific thing; the most ominous of things, as it darkened the sky, building into a massive, cresting wall of money, crashing down upon all the population, crushing everyone and everything in its path.
No one and nothing was spared total annihilation.
And I could hear...I could hear the maniacal laughing of The Bernank & The Alan Greenspan beyond the distance. You see, I had not read until today that Greenspan just happened to show up at 33 Liberty Street yesterday, for a "haircut" (which was really a seance that he held with The Bernank wherein they engaged in ritualistic fiat worship, and sacrificed objects - word is that a rooster, pygmy goat blood, a cigar, some tungsten, gold spray paint, and other objects were used- to Moloch, in The Bernank's office).
The thing that sealed the deal, IMO, is the fact that all these reports are now being leaked to the 'financial media' about industrial companies, insurance companies and soon enough, toy companies, withdrawing their deposits from particular EU member state banks, and depositing said monies directly with the ECB.
So prepare for the tsunami.
They call it tsunami in the Pacific. I beleive in the Atlantic it is still called "tidal wave". I know, very old school. But we must be on our guard for old school disasters.
Truth, I imagine a scenario where the Bernank, lip in full quiver says 'Well we've decided to print $5 trillion dollars and bail everyone out here'...so what would be the effect? Say it was even $10 trillion. Nothing. Nothing at all because we're past the point of bullshittin no return and no one is fooled any longer.
I hold your opinion in high regard but I'm affraid this time you've flipped it 180 degrees. Remember when you would dream about the white faced gorrilla chasing you and your attempt to flee was in slow motion? When you woke up the gorrilla was gone.. it was a subconcious fear. You are terrified that we will be hit with a mountain of money but when you wake up from that nightmare, it's gone. The fed is going to do nothing, don't misinterupt your dreams.
At best, Bernank with dangle more carrots and sticks, they cant deliver on whats been baked in.
What would be the easiest way for the bigwig banksters to make their money right now? Short everything and pull the rug out.
My conclusion, all the fattened bulls are about to be feasted on, theyve been laughing and mocking for months about how nothing bad can EVER happen to them, as Bernank got their backs on their 50 P/E stocks.
Watch out for bull BBQ here, its easy pickins.
I know that I've flipped 180 degrees since yesterday, and I don't want to read too much into dream analysis, but I have an incredibly strong hunch that Greenspan's appearance at 33 Liberty Street yesterday, well-known Republican that Greenspan is, was to provide as much cover for The Bernank to open the flood gates as possible (some people actually still hold the galactically incompetent Greenspan, aka known as one-trick Alan, his only trick being to floor the gas pedal, in high regard).
they will grumble, whine, bristle at suggestions, then bail out the fascist banksters just like turbo timmy told them to do.
fascist bankers is an oxymoron.
Under fascism those people would have been hanged in the public place.
Clarity will come.
The forests and trees will be cleared, pulped and covered in ink.
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"Paul professed to be delighted that Gary Johnson, a former governor of New Mexico who shares Paul's libertarian views, made the cut for Thursday night's Republican presidential candidates' debate in Orlando. "Oh I think it's great," Paul said."
might be an interesting debate, RP could use a tag team partner up against the Gang of Tea. here's the thing about RP that makes me a bit squeamish -- isn't donating to his campaign to fund purchase of leased planes & jet fuel & future ads to be paid to corp-media-congloms, etc, etc just perpetuating the same corrupt system every supporter rails on about sticking a fork in?
junk away w/o responding if you wish, but question will remain unanswered in the minds of people who remain on the fence.
I have felt the same way, but then again, you can not WIN the game if you won't play simply because you don't like who owns the field and who the umpires are. The more the MSM lets Paul speak, the more the MSM and their paid shills look like total fucking idiots. The MSM would love nothing more than to ban Paul adds and Paul altogether, but at this point I think they know this would also backfire.
i/d/k, maybe the only reason they're covering him at all is b/c they're seeing his fundraising prowess and wanna a piece of that pie. his $ is as good as anyone's in the end, hence, the quid pro quo (genuine reluctance or not). will be interesting to see how the good doctor responds to the wink-wink.
here's another add courtesy of global guerillas:
Sand Piracy, Singapore Style
I feel for the guy with the grape theft. We came back from 3 weeks in Canada to find a peach tree, 3 apple trees and a pear tree picked clean- including fruit on the ground gone. Hundreds of pounds from trees twenty or so feet tall and nobody knows anything- this in what we used to think was a decent neighborhood... Not like we had income off of the fruit, but still sucks to know you can't trust people near you. The vineyard guy probably also knows whoever the cheeseball is who did it...
So when does reality come back into play and we stop laserbeam focusing on Europe and get back to 'the problem' being totaly bankrupt U.S. again, which makes Europe look tiny by comparison?
I think the cat is finally about to feast.
European Banks are UP and GOLD is down. Sounds like a joke.
GOLD wants to run higher. Twist baby and we go up $100
Consider that Europe and all the insiders already know exactly what Bens plan is, days ago, does it look like some big free money drop is going on? Geithner told Europe to print, and they said 'No go home'. I dont see it anywhere. What Ive heard about this 'Twist' BS which bails out only the FED by moving their $1.7 trillion from short bonds to long bonds blah blah nonsense is about all that will happen, and no one cares about such boring BS.
why would TWIST send gold up $100? No way.
Twist is nothing but shifting bonds around. No one gives a shit about bonds.
It's another Fed morning in America and we await the refreshing news that...wait for it....more money will be printed! Just like every time in the last 50 years. But you have to hand it to their PR Dept: they manage the suspense pretty well for a one-trick pony at a 50-year circus! And they get cheers every time.
Fed won't do QE3 today, but they'll include language that says they could at any point going forward and on a hair-trigger. That should keep markets from plunging (they hope). And it takes the heat off the for a while.
So you don't expect twisting, right?
Nobody expects QE3 right now anyways.
If Ben get mad on GOP for poking their nose into FED reserve,
then he might hit us with few trillion :)))
'QE' from here on out will just be speech 'word jumbles' where they kinda promise something maybe later....Bernak loves his carrot and stick markets too much. Theyve been able to get 2,000 DOW points for free and keep everyone occupied by fuessing what magical words will come at the NEXT meeting of the Gods, without actually ever delivering anything.
Exactly right, Sheep. You can bet that Greenspan was called in to help with the crafty, say nothing, vague, "it's a conundrum" type language that will be released in today's FOMC statement.
I cant wait to see the Word Jumble analysis later. 'Whats it all MEAN, man'?? lol
Well its an interesting day anyway.
Caviar Emptor " It's another Fed morning in America..."
The Bernank gets on the FM Radio and screams:
Good Morning Fiatski Republic! Are you ready for some top hits of currency debasement and loss of your purchasing power today? Well crank up the stereo, brothers & sisters, because the Quiet Storm is on deck!
This is Captain Bernank & The Morning Zoo Crew, and we're gonna keep you bobbing & weaving all morning long.
Th hit parade kicks off with one of our favorite songs of love of debasement of currency, so crank it up and sing along:Weezer - Pork And Beans
Lol. I love it .... and even more scary than taht, I can picture it too!
The hits just keep on comin out of Ben's pirate radio station. And we here in Amerikey are all just transfixed: "Did ya hear what Ben said this morning???" is typical water cooler jabber in this country
I believe we are having a ... the people are going to have to excercise some control here ... moment. If we don't do it, no one will.
Guess for now at least Christmas looking little bleeky for WS, eh?!
why spain and italy yield so low compared to others?
So,when the Fed's balance sheet hits a quadrillion dollars will we get our collapse?
Will the Fed and ECB merge for the good of us all?
Will they then create the Eartho?
I've aid for a long time that Obama will be the last president of the United States. All this has been kick the can until all the pieces are in place. The scam has failed because there are still individual countries and currency valuations. With one global reserve and one global currency the scam can be run forever. Who is the global reserve bank going to owe money? It could loan money to the quadrillions and beyond.
The real scary part is what kind of horror show theyve got planned now that everything is FUBAR totaly. Nice wake-up to nukes going off some morning soon? I dont know but I dont put anything past them.
The correct name of the new currency is the GLOBO.
A slow motion train wreck and the silver vigilantes have a front row seat.
Let me offer my services to you all - of course in the most altruistic fashion possible to save you from your fiat.
For a very limited time - out of the goodness of my heart no less - I'm offering to lift the burden of your worthless paper fiat and send it all to me. I'll even cover the cost of the wire, 'cause I'm just such a swell guy. Free your self today! Call 1 (800) EAT-FIAT for further details. Don't forget, I'm only doing this kind gesture for a limited time only, so don't miss out!
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A detailed design for Navy Pier has been unveiled more than one year after James Corner Field Operations was selected by The Navy Pier Inc. (NPI) Board to help reimagine Navy Pier's public spaces, an effort designated as "Pierscape.". Due to budget constraints, gone are some design elements including the floating swimming pool with sand beach. The detailed design has pleased stakeholders with the carnival feel to be replaced by a more park like design.
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PROGRAM 7 – now at San Francisco Ballet through Saturday May 10, is simply the best show in town. Its three separate ballets include encores of Artistic Director Helgi Tomasson's The Fifth Season, Serge Lifar's Suite en Blanc, and the world premiere of Liam Scarlett's Hummingbird. Program 7 is a ravishing combination of music by composers Karl Jenkins, Édouard Lalo, and Philip Glass. Altogether, it is an experience packed with beauty, virtuosity, fun, and artistic greatness.
The Opening Night performance was the best rendition yet seen of Tomasson's The Fifth Season. Set to composer Karl Jenkins' String Quartet No. 2, the entire scope of the ballet has come into its fullness. The first movement was charged by the super-energized combo of Davit Karapetyan and Frances Chung. The duo is beautifully matched in physical dynamism and dramatic intensity. In the fourth movement, Tango, the always mesmerizing Sarah Van Patten held complete sway over her three eager partners – Karapetyan, Carlos Quenedit, and Damian Smith. But it was during the Largo that followed where the idea of a "Fifth Season" took hold. For many seasons and through a wide variety of works at San Francisco Ballet, the partnering of Yuan Yuan Tan and Damian Smith has consistently revealed levels of artistic compatibility, spiritual resonance, and dramatic intuition that has exalted the dreams of their choreographers and transcended every line of story and music. We'll have these moments to remember as Damian departs from SF Ballet this month.
Suite en Blanc is an enchanting group of dances taken from Édouard Lalo's original ballet of 1882, Namouna. Re-imagined by choreographer Serge Lifar in 1943 and staged by Maina Gielgud for SF Ballet, Suite en Blanc is lovely to look at and delightful to know. Lifar's choreography invites the dancers to pull out the stops for everything showy and elegant in classical ballet. Particular standouts were the pas de trois featuring Sasha De Sola, Vitor Luiz and Jaime Garcia Castilla, as well as the precious serenade of Koto Ishihara and the enticing charms of Mathilde Froustey in cigarette. Strength, subtlety, and steamy dealings shaped the pas de deux of Tiit Helimets and Sarah Van Patten and the effervescent flute of Sofiane Sylve.
Liam Scarlett's Hummingbird is set to the Tirol Concerto for Piano and Orchestra by Philip Glass. A minimalist score with three movements, a passionate role for the piano – played by Brenda Valhur – the music pulses with steady chords and repeating measures, countered by fleeting melodic lines. Like the tiny bird that can hover and dance in mid-air, dart and defend, fascinate and flee – Scarlett's choreography maneuvers through a wide territory of ideas and schemes, suggestions and clues, lingering above a series of situations but not waiting for a determined resolve. The pulse just continues. And moves on. Hummingbird is an iridescent, shimmering new volume in San Francisco Ballet's collection of Classics à la mode.
Performances continue Sunday, May 4, 2pm ⎪ Thursday, May 8, 8pm ⎪ Saturday, May 10, 2pm ⎪ Saturday, May 10, 8pm
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- Charlie Chaplin's 'City Lights' - SF Symphony Accompanies 1931 Classic, 4/12
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Sega President Simon Jeffery says we won't be seeing Sonic the Hedgehog on a next-gen platform for quite some time (after the Olympics title that is).
"We are actually undergoing a fairly considerable refresh of Sonic as an intellectual property and as a character".
Wii's game Sonic and the Secret Rings is the first to reflect part of this change and has been a relative success. Sonic's other next-gen outing on the PS3 and Xbox360 however is slated as a disaster.
Aside from Secret Rings, Sonic's games have taken a rocky path in recent times, their quality more or less whizzing downhill. Let's hope his refresh does him good and we get to see him back at his best soon.
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Wii Freak said:
Yeah the xbox 360 version didn't do so well.
AlexKidd said:
That is a good thing, but a very bad thing at the same time.
itstimetoplaydawii said:
LOL nice pic. Yeah I admit every new sonic game loses its touch to the series.
Scooby Jew said:
I was never really a Sonic fan anyways.
High Def Hero said:
This isn't an April Fools joke, is it?
Joseph the Squriel said:
Yep, Sonic Adventure 2 was the best Sonic game overall in my opinion; perhaps moreso than the 2D ones. If we see one better than SA2, I will cry for joy; you can count on it.
Master Foot said:
Here's my idea, make Sonic jack cars and commit crimes in a pseudo metropolis and watch the sales skyrocket!
Quartzlcc said:
Thank god. The Xbox 360 version DOES suck, and I hear the Secret Rings owns. I need it. Finally Sega's getting their head out of their asses recently.
DJames said:
I hope this doesn't mean they're changing his species or anything. His shoes though would look better in white or black.
joey24 said:
No sonic games for some time, oh great it's for the better.
Captain Jamesman said:
That sucks. Oh well. Let's hope Sonic comes back to our world one day.
Gonzo said:
That Sonic is mad hot! Those colors I mean.
Chaos said:
One thing's for sure: the Sonic series has needed a makeover for quite a while. Let's just hope that Sega does it right and brings it back to its glory days.
Kareshi is Black said:
Why don't they do a Sonic game like Sonic adventure 1 and 2 with the same freaking gameplay but with new graphics. That's all we need.
DragonFoxCoon said:
No, that's not what we need Kareshi. Though I enjoyed the Knuckles/Rouge levels, I wasn't impressed with the Tails/Eggman levels, or the dodgy camera control. I'm all for a reworking of the franchise, starting with BioWare's RPG. The next time we hear Sega say "let's give a hedgehog a gun", run for the hills.
Wii Freak said:
Sega should just stay with Nintendo.
Tennindo said:
Sonic was the best, but nowadays his 3D games have failed. His 2D games are great. Best games are his 2D games.
SkullHydra said:
I actually liked Sonic Adventure 2 Battle. I like how it's not just speed (I also liked the chao). And Sonic and the Secret Rings is just awesome.
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Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Passes Away at 55
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The U.S. Dollar rallied against the majority of its counterparts on renewed concerns over the Greek debt situation as negotiations between officials and bondholders reached an impasse. Reports from the E.U. revealed that key E.U. finance ministers who met earlier in Brussels wanted creditors to take a smaller percentage of interest on their investments. This disagreement is what apparently brought the talks to a halt. The U.S. currency also benefitted from news that the Standard & Poor's was considering placing Greece on a "selective default" status even if they manage to obtain an agreement. The greenback slipped for a brief period throughout the trading day as the Euro-zone issued positive data for its manufacturing and service sectors. Meanwhile, the Canadian Dollar weakened against the U.S. currency on growing uncertainty over the restructuring of the Greek debt. The Loonie came under pressure as crude oil, its biggest export, slumped 1.06 percent to $98.61 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Canada's Dollar depreciated further on data indicating that Retail Sales slowed in the month of November, bringing to light the dangers the economy faces as a vast number of consumers are heavily in debt.
The Euro fell against the U.S. Dollar despite the release of better than expected PMI data as Greek debt negotiations stalled out and failed to produce an accord. The currency was weighed down by news that the Standard & Poor's cut the credit ratings of France's second and third largest banks: Societe Generale and Credit Agricole SA. In the U.K., figures showed that the budget deficit contracted more than anticipated, thereby causing the Pound Sterling to rise against the majority of its peers while boosting its status as another safe haven currency. Furthermore, the 30-year Gilts outperformed German Bonds following a statement by the Bank of England's policy maker, Adam Posen, suggesting they're ready to implement further quantitative easing should inflation and growth data support the need for such action. The Sterling came close to advancing against the U.S. Dollar but gains were dampened by the lack of progress in the Greek debt talks. The Swiss Franc erased some of its prior gains versus the greenback as investor confidence declined due to the weak Euro region industrial data and concerns about the Greek debt.
The Yen declined against the U.S. currency as overnight talks of a possible intervention caused investors to panic and sell off their Yen. The greenback was also benefitted by a high demand for refuge as Greek debt talks reached an impasse. The Bank of Japan issued its forecast for the country's economy predicting it will contract in the current year, though it opted to keep the current monetary policy unchanged on optimism that the economy will rebound.
Lastly, the Australian Dollar fell from the highest price it's traded at in 12 weeks in anticipation of today's economic report which is expected to show that gains in Consumer Prices have cooled off, offering the central bank a reason to cut interest rates. The New Zealand Dollar also declined amid speculations the Reserve Bank of New Zealand will leave the costs of borrowing money at a record low when policy makers meet this week.
EUR/USD- Greek Debt Talks Stall Out
The Euro plummeted versus the U.S. Dollar after the region's Finance Ministers indicated they would push investors to take bigger losses, and as the talks reached an impasse. The 17-nation currency was also weighed down by reports that the International Monetary Fund predicted the global economies would slow down given the fact that the E.U. is very close to entering into a recession. The Euro's fall was tempered by economic data revealing that Industrial New Orders dropped, though at a slower pace than expected.
GBP/USD- Budget Deficit Contracts
The British Pound strengthened against the majority of its peers after an economic release revealed that the U.K.'s budget deficit contracted more than expected. Other data showed that the Public Sector Finances fared better; and this too boosted the Pound's relative "safety status." Metrics indicated that Net Borrowing excluding any support for financial institutions dropped to 13.7 billion Pounds in December from 15.9 billion Pounds the year before. In light of such positive data, George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, affirmed that he would maintain the current spending plan since the nations struggling with debt are having their credit ratings trimmed.
USD/CAD- Loonie Declines
Canada's Dollar slipped against the U.S. Dollar as equities dropped on reports the Greek debt relief talks stalled out. The Loonie continued to drop as economic data showed that Retail Sales climbed 0.3 percent in November, suggesting slower growth. In addition, Household Debt will be setting new highs according to forecasts by the Canadian Central Bank.
USD/JPY- BOJ Cuts Outlook
Japan's currency dropped against the majority of its peers after the Bank of Japan reduced its growth forecast for fiscal 2012, indicating the economy may grow at a slower pace. The Yen traded remarkably lower versus the Euro after reports showed that the Euro-region's manufacturing and service sectors expanded in the first month of the year. Talks of a possible intervention caused the Yen to dip lower against the U.S. currency. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan left the benchmark interest rate within the range of zero and 0.1 percent.
Today's Outlook
Today will be busy according to the economic calendar. Out of the E.U. the ECB President is scheduled to deliver an important speech. Furthermore, Spain will report on PPI, Germany will issue Business Expectations, and IFO Business Climate. The U.K. will announce data on GDP, BBA Mortgage Approvals, and will publish the MPC meeting minutes, as well as report on CBI Industrial Trend Orders. The U.S. will issue Pending Home Sales, the FOMC Statement and Interest Rate Decision. Lastly, New Zealand will also delver the Interest Rate Decision.
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When you read the negative reviews of eHarmony, they generally follow the same track. People try it out by signing up for 6 months, end up having two dates and then give up. My experience was different. I signed up for two months and after my second month had an average of 2 dates per week. I met my wife and am now happily married to the most fantastically-awesome girl any guy could ask for. How did I do it? Easy; I'm an engineer. I dissected eHarmony to its core and created a fool-proof system for meeting the love of your life. If you follow my tips, tricks, and advice you can do the same…trust me, I'm a scientist.
First, why are you considering eHarmony? It's an important question because your answer dictates whether eHarmony will work for you or not. Firstly, eHarmony will not work for you if you're a loser. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the service is just not set up for losers…ditto if you're a douchebag…unless you're an elitist douchebag, then that's okay. It's a critical differentiation to make so let's be sure we define what a loser is.
•If you're a guy and you live with your parents, you're a loser.
•If the world revolves around you, you're a loser.
•If you drink to excess and/or do drugs, you're a loser.
•If your after work ritual is to go hang out at a bar, you're a loser.
•If you don't have a single friend…anywhere, you're a loser.
•If you play Xbox, or PlayStation more hours per week than you work, you're a loser.
•If more than 38% of your wardrobe consists of sci-fi t-shirts, you're a loser. Note: If you're an engineer that number automatically defaults to 92%
Now that we've got that out of the way, we can move on…but first, a quick explanation about the loser bullet points. eHarmony will not compensate for any deficiencies you have (especially personality deficiencies), and it's aimed at someone mature (generally over 24, and they don't accept members under 21). The purpose of eHarmony is to match you with a girl or guy who's a fit for you. If you have no respect for others, you don't believe in being responsible, and/or you think Pauly Shore is funny, then you're just not mature enough for eHarmony yet (especially if you think Pauly Shore is funny…and that goes double for Jack Black). It doesn't mean you won't be in the future…you're just not ready now, and you'll be wasting your money.
Lastly, if you screened out of all the others but your hang up is the lack of even a single friend, then I'm sorry, once again eHarmony is just going to be a waste of money for you. If you don't have even a single friend anywhere, then a boyfriend/girlfriend is the last thing you need. If you're personality is not conducive of a platonic friend, then it will be even worse attempting a relationship. Instead, work on you and your personality first…eHarmony can and will wait.
So if you screened out of all the bullet points and you're not a loser…then CONGRATULATIONS!!! Let the teaching begin.
eHarmony claims that they have a scientific matchmaking system based on 27 personality traits. Well I can't say for sure how true that is, but I can say that most of my matches were either teachers or nurses, and most engineers marry either a teacher or a nurse. The nerd/nurse personality is a popular fit. The nerd clumsily walks into walls; the nurse patches him up. That being said, the evidence is there that there really is something to the personality profile thing.
Now that aside, it's time to ask what your goal is. Well if you're a moral person, your goal should be to find a wife or husband…and the best way to do that?? VOLUME!!! That's right, your actual goal is to go out on as many dates as possible. The reason is simple, with eHarmony being such a popular service, there are dozens upon dozens upon dozens of singles out there whose personality will be a good match for you, and eHarmony will show these profiles with pictures in your match screen. (It doesn't grade the picture, just the personality profile) Thus it will match you up with the uglys. It will also match you up with people you just don't click with, but that's okay, keep in mind you're going to follow my tips and find your future wife or husband.
The reason for volume is two-fold, and critical. One, it's better for your bottom line. eHarmony is expensive, and that's no joke. I met my wife before my 3 months expired; my wife signed up for a year. I was the only guy she went out with (I mean c'mon it is me…) She was the 23rd girl I went out with over my 3 month period.
The second reason is that you want to use the service to date a variety of people to discover that one match who is just perfect for you. Plus you'll discover a whole bunch of things you just can't handle in a relationship, along with discovering new things you would like. Along the way you'll find out more about yourself…and that's always a good thing. One last thing before we get started. If you Google eHarmony you will find many review sites and many former users who are angry at the service because they received very few matches or because they couldn't get past the introductory questions phase. This is because they didn't follow my tips and tricks. Consider the following. You're a girl and a dozen guys send you an introductory set of questions. How do you determine which ones you'll respond to? You'll read the profile and look at the pictures. By following my scientifically-tested eHarmony process you'll learn how to stand out from the crowd and meet the guy or girl of your dreams. BTW I do expect a wedding invite.
The first part is self explanatory, so I won't go into detail here. Signup, pick your username and plan (like I said, I picked 3 months) and then you're off to the nearly 500 question personality test. Believe it or not, this is still the easy part. The only thing you have to remember is to be honest. If you're not sure that you can do this part unbiased, then you'll need to have a friend assist. For example, there is a question asking if your significant other can be a smoker. Now you may think, "Well I guess it's okay." But your friends who know you will say, "No way can you handle someone who smokes." This is the type of honesty here that must be used on the rest of the questions. It will take over an hour, so take your time. This is the part of eHarmony that is critical since how you answer these questions determines who you get matched with. Once that's done it's off to the part where you create your profile. This is the first thing prospective dates will see when they are matched with you. Many of the other advice sites have this part wrong…but I'm going to show you how to do it right. Here's where the tips actually start.
It's important to note that when a woman joins a site like eHarmony, it's usually because she's had enough of dating losers. At least that's what I've been told from 3 other women who've met their husbands on eHarmony. This means you must ensure your profile does not scream "loser" but instead screams "awesome!!" But this doesn't mean you need to fill out the entire profile. Mine is only filled out at 55% percent. The profile consists of 3 primary sections.
- Basics
- In my own words
- (Something to Talk About)
- Values
- My Photos
I'll start out by taking you through Basics: This section consists of information such as your height, whether or not you smoke etc… By the way, don't exaggerate about your height. Women don't like a short man; it may not be fair, it's just the way it is, though. So while you may be tempted to add a couple of inches it will be noticed (women are very observant) and you'll be starting off by being deceptive…so just don't do it. Oh, and the most important thing…if you don't want kids, specify that here, just click the checkbox "No" It will exclude a lot of wonderful women, but if you are sure you don't want to have kids, then you don't want to start a relationship, fall in love, and then have an issue where one party wants children and the other doesn't; it will possibly lead to a lifetime of resentment. Remember before what I said about being honest.
The next section from Basics is called "In My Own Words" Here are the questions:
Other than your parents, who has been the most influential person in your life and why?
Skip this question. It is self-centered and at best won't help you, and at worst will make you look like an arrogant douche.
What is the most important quality that you are looking for in another person?
Ahhh, now this is more like it. Notice the difference between the two questions. One is self-centered, the other is not. It's focused on qualities external to you. So how do we answer it? We take the engineering approach of course. The goal, if you recall, is to be awesome (that goes for both men and women). Here's my answer and I'll explain why I chose the wording the way that I did
I'm looking for a girl who is mature, funny/witty, and sweet. She should have a good grasp on her life; be able to set goals and achieve them. I'd like a girl that loves to laugh and has a singular wit, after all isn't life most enjoyed when you can laugh at the world around you? I'm also looking for a girl who's sweet and can get others to smile.
So why did I pick these words. Simple, every girl thinks she's witty and sweet. Every girl believes she is achieving her goals, and every girl thinks she can get others to smile. Notice how I've used sweet more than twice. I want a girl that I get matched with to look at this and say, "Hey that guy's looking for me" Get it? YOU DO NOT want to include anything specific here. So you may really want a girl who shares your love of Dr. Who…but in the grander scheme of things it doesn't matter so don't put anything specific here. Remember the goal…as many dates as possible. For this question women will want to put generalities for men here, so the ladies should use words like strong, successful, able to take charge. Every man believes he is these three things so using verbiage such as that will make guys looking at your profile say, "Hey that girl's looking for me."
Other than your appearance, what is the first thing that people notice about you?
This is another self-centered question but you need to answer it to reveal your profession if you're a guy. A girl will skip this question and answer the next. So why do you want to just throw out what you do for a living? Well that's namely, because men and women are different. You see it doesn't matter how old you are. 25, 35, 75, it doesn't matter, as one thing is universal. When a guy tells a buddy he went out a date last night, the first thing his buddy replies with is, "Is she hot?" By the same token when a girl says she went out with a guy last night, the first thing her friend will say is, "What does he do?" The underlying fundamentals here are why you need to listen to me on this. You see, a guy doesn't want to date an ugly girl and a girl doesn't want to date a bum. Here's my answer:
I'm easy going and I love to laugh…and also that not every engineer uses a pocket protector.
My answer conveys 2 things: I have a sense of humor, and I'm a professional. Every girl wants to date a guy with a sense of humor, and every girl wants to date a professional. When men get together we talk about or jobs. When women get together they talk about their families. No woman wants to be in her circle of friends and say she's dating the guy who shovels horse manure. So yes, if you're a man and don't have a "decent" paying job your prospects are greatly diminished. It's sad, but it's true. That aside, you don't need to be a professional to make eHarmony work, but it's a lot easier if you're successful. Understand, there's a lot of professionals out there who are complete losers at life and are the epitome of unsuccessful. So I'm not talking about how much money you make, I'm talking about whether you spend 110% of your income every month. Do you invest your money? Do you have a nest egg? So if you're a guy and you have a white-collar job, list that here. If you have a blue-collar job and you own your house perhaps a word or two about a sunburn from working on your house. After all the question is about things people notice. Now, as for women, remember what I said about, "Is she hot?" well you're going to answer the next question.
What is the ONE thing that people DON'T notice about you right away that you WISH they WOULD?
This is a chance for a classy lady to shine. You must understand that every man wants to have a pretty girl on his arm; no guy wants to have a trashy girl on his arm. At least no decent guy i.e. the marrying kind. So when you answer this question you're doing it from a perspective of class, beauty, cuteness, and style. This means you will not focus on your chest, legs, or buttocks. A classy answer, therefore, would be something like, "Not every redhead has freckles." or "Even short girls have a pretty smile." or "Even tall girls have a pretty smile." Those statements say nothing, and yet they say everything about you to a guy. A descent man wants to marry a girl he can bring home to mom. By saying something similar to the above, you're telling a prospective suitor that's exactly what you are.
Five things that you 'can't live without
Feel free to use your own judgment here when answering this question. I suggest if you have pets you list them here, oh and one very important point. Don't be cute and put down something like your favorite alcoholic beverage. That's a sure turn off.
Describe the last book that you read and enjoyed. What was it about? What did you like most about it?
This is a useless question, skip it.
Is there any additional information you would like your matches to know about you?
What are you most passionate about?
Fill this section is using your own judgment as well. What you will want to keep in mind is that anything that is volunteer or civic duty related goes here. Even it's being an occasional chaperon for a school outing, it shows that you're passionate about helping children.
The four things your friends say about you are:
Use your judgment, there is no wrong answer here
What are three of my best life skills?
Lastly this leaves How do you typically spend your leisure time?
You need to fill in this section, and you need to be very very careful here. First, my answer with an explanation.
I enjoy spending time outdoors with my Boxer dog Trajan. He's a great friend and he loves everybody. Sometimes his size and his abundance of energy can seem intimidating at first, but if you can ignore that he'll shower you with affection. I also enjoy writing. Sometimes I write about humor, sometimes politics. When I'm really in the mood I'll write political humor. Just look at all the candidates we have for both parties and it's easy to understand why.
My point here is to let the girls know that I enjoy playing with my dog and I enjoy writing. This lets a woman view me as being a well-rounded individual. Women, unless they don't like pets, have a special place in there heart reserved for guys who have a dog. This is because a woman figures a guy who can handle a dog will be able to handle children. Not that I'm saying the two are the same, though I'm sure some of you out there will say that they're close.
One of the things you don't want to do with this question is say that you spend your leisure time watching sports, or playing Xbox, or doing nothing. Women hate a lazy man. Sad but true guys. You know I once was having a discussion with the wife of a married friend of mine when I was in college and she said, "When I come home and I see my husband taking a nap on the couch…well it just bothers me." I asked her why and she said she really couldn't explain it, it just bothered her. And he was in school for engineering mind you.
A similar comment goes for the ladies. Do not do not do not put down that you like to spend time with your girlfriends shopping. I can assure you there's no bigger turn off for men. I closed at least two dozen profiles from girls because that was how they claim they typically spend their leisure time.
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Top 7 Reason to Use Pavers and Not Concrete for Your Backyard
From Renee Rutledge on October 08, 2007 in Paving Stones
Pavers and paving: the combination's a no-brainer. It's no wonder pavers are the most popular choice for all external paving needs. Made from naturally occurring material such as limestone, cobblestone, slate, and granite, as well as from manufactured material such as brick and concrete, pavers don't crack like concrete slabs do and are three times stronger. For your diverse home landscaping needs, there are multiple reasons to utilize the added value and beauty of pavers over poured concrete. Here are the top 7.
Versatility is Key
Natural stone, brick, and concrete. Patios, pools, walkways, and pavilions. Interlocking, basketweave, rectangular, oblong, and square. Whatever your project requires and whatever your taste entails, pavers provide versatility in material, function, and design. Even driveways can do better than your average concrete slab or poured asphalt model.
Endless Design Possibilities
When it comes to design, the skys the limit for pavers. There is no end to the architectural style, shape, and pattern possibilities of paving stones. To get your own ideas started, check out CalFinders article on some basic paver patterns. Then contact one of our pre-screened paving stone contractors for a consultation from the experts in the industry.
High Output, Low Maintenance
Simple to maintain with regular sweeping, occasional rinsing, and intermittent coating or sealing depending on the material, pavers will stay durable and strong for years to come. Added benefits make pavers easy to care for. For instance, interlocking pavers are easy to replace and multi-colored pavers hide stains.
Strength and Durability
Unlike its poured counterpart, concrete pavers move in unison with the earth below them, so damage and cracking is far less frequent. Three times stronger than poured concrete, concrete pavers withstand harsh weather conditions, too. But the interlocking design and paver strength is not limited to concrete. Stone pavers can hold massive weight in high-traffic areas and withstand virtually any weather condition.
Walking on the Safe Side
Why are pavers safe? In the garden, the right pavers can help prevent slipping and tripping. Non-slip pavers can also be installed at the poolside or any location of your home. Just ask Gonzales Brothers Inc.
Oh So Colorful
Theres nothing like a sandy red hue in your backyard pavilion or golden tone in your garden path to offset beautiful sunsets and a garden in full bloom. Black Diamond Landscape & Design agrees. One of the added benefits of pavers is the limitless colors they come in, including chocolate brown, terracotta, sandy gold, rust, dusty grey, white pewter, forest green, and chestnut red.
Because Theyre Pretty
Overall, pavers are durable, safe, versatile, and easy to maintain. In addition to these benefits, they also make it possible to design your home in whatever aesthetic style you prefer or imagine. In this way, pavers add a personal touch to your home, making landscaping beautiful as well as functional.


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Former Detroit art blogger Ann Gordon, recently relocated to Berlin, reports that her new blog, BerlinArts, will take a look into the Berlin arts scene. The main focus is on visual/fine arts.'"Berlin is a city of youth and culture where just about everyone you run into is an artist, musican, dancer, designer or writer. It shares similarities to the city I come from, Detroit (high unemployment, missing buildings, graffiti, an underdog trying to beat its reputation) but mixed with a metropolitan coolness like NY, but without the snootiness. Over the next month or so I will be covering the scene as I see it...and look forward to the new adventure." So far, it looks like Berlin is a painting town.
February 27, 2008
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Hell on Wheels
AMC have announced an August 2nd premiere for the thirteen episode fourth season of its western drama "Hell on Wheels".
The new season of the series runs for ten weeks straight through to October 4th, takes a break for a month, and then returns with the final three episodes starting November 8th. [Source: AMC]
Sons of Anarchy
Marilyn Manson has joined the cast of the seventh and final season of FX's "Sons of Anarchy". Manson will recur as Ron Tully, a white supremacist prison shot-caller who Jax uses to expand his power base.
Manson's first appearance will be in the premiere sometime this Fall. Filming on the new season got underway this week. [Source: EW]
DreamWorks kids television series "Dragons," based on its "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise, will air its third and fourth seasons, consisting of about 26 episodes each, on Netflix starting spring 2015.
The show is essentially moving from its home on the Cartoon Network, and the show's new seasons on Netflix will take place closer to the time of the theatrical sequel. There are no plans to put the first and second seasons into Netflix's library. [Source: The Wall Street Journal]
New Danny McBride Series
HBO has handed out a straight-to-series pickup of 18 episodes for comedy series "Vice Principals" from "Eastbound and Down" creators Danny McBride and Jody Hill.
The story follows a high school and the people who almost run it, namely the vice principals. McBride will star and exec produce alongside Hill, David Gordon Green and Stephanie Laing. [Source: The Live Feed]


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Dr. Celis joined Samaritan Heart & Vascular Institute in 2009 from Oakwood Southshore Medical Center in Trenton, Mich., where he trained as a fellow in cardiology. Dr. Celis' educational background includes a bachelor's degree in biology from Johns Hopkins University, a medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency training at NY Downtown Hospital in New York City.
He is board certified in cardiology, nuclear cardiology and internal medicine. Dr. Celis is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Internists.
A native of New York City, Dr. Celis planned to return to New York upon completion of his fellowship but instead selected Corvallis for its lifestyle and college-town atmosphere. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, attending Oregon State University athletic events, pick-up basketball and the many outdoor activities the area has to offer.
Dr. Lindberg joined Samaritan Heart & Vascular Institute in 2007 from the University of California at Davis, where he trained as a fellow in cardiology. His previous education includes a medical degree from the University of Washington and an internal medicine residency at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Lindberg also earned bachelor's degrees in history and biology from Stanford University.
Dr. Lindberg is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular computed tomography. Dr. Lindberg is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiologists.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Lindberg has interests in outdoor activities and wine production. He is married with a son, daughter, cat and Pug dog.


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Vinod Khosla crowed about the clean energy industry last year. Three of the biofuel start-ups in his venture capital portfolio had just gone public, and the stocks had risen considerably after their debuts.
Since then, Mr. Khosla, the founder of Khosla Ventures, has watched much of those paper gains evaporate. As the clean energy industry broadly has taken a hit, shares of the biofuel companies Amyris, Gevo and KiOR have slumped 70 percent to 90 percent from their peaks. His stakes, once worth as much as $1.3 billion, are now valued at roughly $378 million.
Despite the situation, Mr. Khosla seems unwavering in his commitment. He is pouring money into start-ups.
Since founding his venture capital firm in 2004, Mr. Khosla has become one of the most vocal advocates for clean tech innovation, buying stakes in about 60 industry start-ups.
The clean tech industry needs more people like Vinod Khosla!