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Newt Gingrich and Snooki formed one of the oddest "Tonight Show" guest duos in recent memory on Wednesday, delighting Jay Leno and America with their chemistry.
After his own interview segment ended, Gingrich helped welcome Snooki to the stage with a fist bump and laughed when the "Jersey Shore" star, now a two-time bestselling author, told him, "[I'm] trying to be like you."
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JOHNNY HUDMAN, Wildlife Manager, Nail Ranch,
Rt. 1, Box 106, Albany, Tx. 76430.
The 56,000 acre Nail Ranch is located in northwestern Shackelford County. This area of the state has had hogs for many years, but only recently have some ranches begun to capitalize on the recreational value of hog hunting. Hog hunting can supplement a landowner's income. If a ranch has a huntable hog population, the landowner can offer hog hunts with little or no operating expense. In 1993, we anticipate entertaining close to 100 hog hunters.
The popularity of hunting hogs is increasing at a rapid rate, and each year brings more hog hunters to the ranch. In the past, interest in hog hunting was primarily among locals, and certainly within Texas residents. More recently however, people are traveling across state lines to hunt. Outdoor magazines are picking up on this interest and more and more articles are appearing in national magazines. Hogs have graduated from being hunted incidentally to a deer hunt, to commanding their own spot as an animal offered on a commercial hunt.
Hog hunters come from all walks of life. We've entertained doctors, lawyers, CEOs, and hog farmers, and almost everything in between. About half of our hunters come from out of state. A breakdown of weapons choice reveals about 60% rifle, 30% archery, 4% pistol, and 6% blackpowder. The number of archery hunters in on the increase. Blackpowder boar hunting is also catching on.
For marketing purposes, word of mouth is probably the most effective. Hunters who have a good hunt tell their friends and the size of the group generally grows each tme the hunters return. The hunt is inexpensive and has a very high success rate. Most of our country is pretty open, and you can see by driving the pasture roads. Once a suitable hog is spotted, we have the hunter(s) stalk to within effective range for a suitable shot.
The hunts are exciting because there is an element of danger involved. Some boars have a down right mean temperament and sow with piglets can be even worse. This adds to the excitement and appeal of the hunt.
In addition to our satisfied customers, we do publish a newsletter that updates the ranch conditions, hunting opportunities, etc. We acquire some hog hunters as a result of this publication. We also attend several outdoor hunting shows. We generally try to display some mounted boars as well as pictures of successful hog hunts. Boars with good tusks stop a good deal of people. Most have never seen hogs with tusks before.
Another highly effective marketing technique is to invite an outdoor magazine writer or editor to the ranch for a hog hunt. The writer will usually write about his experience on the hunt and will usually include pictures of the terrain and what was harvested on the hunt. This is a very good way to find prospective hunters and put the name of the ranch in view of many hunters.
Hog management has been the subject of many coffee-table conversations. The management technique I hear most often from East Texas is "I'd like to see all wild hogs wiped out. The holes they put in my hay fields make it possible to cut hay." Some hunters in the Hill Country of Texas don't like hogs because they say that hogs run the deer away from feeders and are destructive to feeders and to netwire fences.
On the other hand, the hogs don't really have an adverse impact on the area around the Nail Ranch. They can't root up very much topsoil before they hit rock, so they really can't dig deep holes like they can in sandy areas (for example, South Texas). We don't have much netwire fence, so they are not a problem with fences. They do out-hustle the cattle sometimes and take a portion of the range cubes that are fed during winter months. However, the economic value of hunting hogs far outweighs the damage that the hogs do to fences, etc., at least in the area where I live, Shackelford County.
We try to plant food plots each year. The plots are designed to benefit most of the species of animals found on the Nail Ranch, both game and nongame animals. Normally, winter wheat is planted in these plots in late August or Early September. The plots range in size from 4 to 17 acres. The hogs use these plots in late fall and early winter. The outside edge of these plots will be planted in May, or at least after the last expected frost. Two or 3 drill-widths along the outside edge of the plots are planted with a mixture of Egyptian wheat (a sorghum actually), milo, cowpeas, and several varieties of millet. The hogs get a good share of these grains in the fall when they mature.
We are beginning to keep better records of hogs harvested. In the past, we have weighed some of the boars but haven't kept good harvest records. Our intention is to keep better records to ensure future hunting opportunities in years to come. Hog numbers on the ranch seem to be on the increase. We feel the need to establish survey techniques and use incidental sightings to establish more dates relating to actual hog numbers.
Hog hunting complements the deer hunting on the Nail Ranch. If a hunter harvests his deer early into his 3-day hunt, he has the opportunity to hunt boar for the remainder of his hunt. Since we are a 1-buck county, if a hunter takes a buck the first day, his deer hunt is over. He can then hunt hogs for the remainder of his hunt. Some hunters seem to have more fun hunting boar than they do hunting bucks.
We don't usually hunt dogs in areas where quail hunting is going on. We normally don't book many hog hunts during the quail season, so as not to interfere with the quail hunting operation. We also try to work with the personnel in charge of the cattle operation so no conflicts will arise there. If cattle work is going on in an area, we conduct our hunts on another part of the ranch. The safety of ranch personnel and the hunters is of utmost concern at all times.
We have found that the cattle operation and the hunting operation can work well together. Good communication between the livestock manager and the wildlife manager can make for a successful operation designed both for fun and profit.

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The temptation in watching trends is that we imagine God in Deistic fashion, as if he were uninvolved or absent in human affairs. But history is not an inevitable progression. God may choose to start a revival in the United States this decade. He may allow the U.S. to wither from a nuclear attack. Who knows what the Lord has planned? We should never speculate about the future in a way that makes God seem distant and removed.
There is, however, something to be said for understanding the times in which we live. If we can discern contemporary trends in evangelicalism, we should consider their implications and trajectory. Here are five trends to watch:
1. Chastened Expectations of Culture Change through Politics
Evangelicals will be less inclined to focus our efforts on changing culture through the political process. Books like Culture Making by Andy Crouch, To Change the World by James Davidson Hunter, and Christ and Culture Revisited by D.A. Carson are already influential among thoughtful evangelical leaders. Younger evangelicals (on both the political right and left) are increasingly put off by the politicization of evangelicalism.


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Mobile Series: Edition 1 - Promote, convert and sell more
Sample: PDF Published: Mar 2012 Author: Joshua Grant Countries: 14 Brands: 38
Mobile is undoubtedly throwing up many challenges for banks. From payments to security and from customer expectations to user experience prioritising new developments remains difficult.
One key challenge is getting customers to adopt mobile banking, but if successful – and as trends are showing – it presents an opportunity to up sell and cross other financial products and services. In this report we look at how banks have innovated within both these areas.
Mobile Promotion Key Themes
- Mobile banking is being promoted heavily throughout all of the channels of retail banking. Banks are keen to push customers to the mobile channel.
- Banks are experimenting with new marketing methods to increase mobile banking usage.
Mobile Commerce Key Themes
- Mobile commerce in retail banking is in its infancy – if you are yet to formulate your strategy it is not too late. But it will be soon.
- Banks are still grappling with risk, regulatory and practical concerns and therefore avoiding full application processes.
- Mobile design and usability techniques that are standard in other sectors are transferable to retail banking.
- Purchasing via mobile (including loyalty and /or location based offers and coupons) further complicate the picture but provide a huge opportunity. For the time being organisations in other sectors are the pacesetters in this area.
How to buy this report
Please email Chris Guerin for more details or phone our London office on +44 207 566 3940
Key Information
Author: Joshua Grant
Published: March 2012
Sample: PDF
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President's Office
From Dr. Walter Nolte
Good things are happening on campus as we move through our Winter Term. Our recovery is progressing while we focus on our mission of educating our students. Here is an overview of our efforts since the start of the year:
- We submitted a proposal to the Oregon Legislature for $6 million for UCC's recovery. Of this amount, $4.2 million is for an extensive remodel of Snyder Hall. We will know after the February session how much money UCC will receive.
- We have had two board meetings; one a special meeting to approve the Snyder Hall remodel proposal and our regular monthly meeting.
- Senator Merkley and his team visited our campus to meet with leadership and ask how he could help us through our recovery.
- I've been interviewed by several local news media. KQEN's Kyle Bailey did an interview during his lunchtime program and the News-Review and Mainstream both interviewed me for their publications. Here are links to two of the stories:
UCC Strong will have a new round of funding available for grants to help with unmet financial needs resulting from the events of October 1st. Forms are available on campus at the Student Center at the information desk and in the community at the following locations:
- Umpqua Wellness Center
- Greater Douglas United Way
- Douglas County Sheriff's Office
- Douglas County Fire District #2
Please refer to the Recovery webpage on the UCC website for more information. Thank you once again to the community for your support. We are happy to see our campus community healing and moving forward. Our goal is to provide our students with the tools to succeed and gain the education they need.
I look forward to meeting more students, faculty and staff on campus as the quarter progresses. Feel free to submit thoughts and comments to my office at 541-440-4622.
Dr. Walter Nolte
Interim President, UCC
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A great show is coming to Cincinnati next week, and we want you to go to it, for free. Fiona Apple is gracing our fine city with a performance at the Aronoff Center with Blake Mills. Apple recently released her first new album in seven years. So, want some tickets? Well, to qualify, just send an email to enscontests at gmail dot com and state your intentions. We will choose a winner in a little less than a week.
Of course if you have zero confidence in your chance to win tickets, you can always purchase them right here.
The show is Saturday, October 6th at 8:00PM
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Catalogues for bad credit can be a real life saver. Imagine being low on cash and credit with a bad credit rating to boot. Things would not be rosy at all if you badly need something a bit pricey. The truth is that the cheap credit of yesteryears left many shoppers deep in debt. Now that lenders have become mean fisted and started demanding for their money, many people find themselves with a bad rating. Having a bad rating is a big hurdle if you would like to do credit shopping. Few dealers are willing to take on a risky customer. Luckily, there are some catalogues that are willing to give you a chance.
Catalogue shopping
There are numerous catalogues offering credit shopping. To shop on credit at a catalogue, you will have a credit check to ascertain how risky you are. Some catalogues will give you a second chance if they think you are redeemable. Catalogue with bad credit allowance for shoppers will ask you to open a personal account for a try out. With this account, you can get a credit limit typically of £100 to start you off. This personal account keeps record of your shopping on the catalogue. This is unlike shopping with your credit card where these details go onto the credit card. You make payments for what you buy at the end of every month. A monthly statement is issued to remind you of the facts.
Benefits of catalogue shopping
When you shop on bad credit catalogues, you stand a chance of mending your tattered credit record. With each payment you successfully make, you get positive marks on your rating. Since the credit rating is just like a record of your bad against your good, an accumulation of good gives you a positive rating. The lenders can then afford to look your way. A better credit rating means you qualify for a higher credit limit and hence a larger shopping basket. Life becomes a bit easier. The good thing about catalogue shopping is that there are numerous discounts and offers. Coupled with easy payment terms, this could have you having an affordable shopping experience.
Bad credit catalogues
Shopping on catalogues has the benefits of enjoying numerous bargains available at one time or another. Seasonal discounts, mid-season discounts, value packs, weekly deals and offers on selected brands are all available. Some will entice you with offers to deliver the goods for free and take them back if you do not like them. There are a number of catalogues that are wiling to take on shoppers with a low credit rating;
La Redoute – this catalogue is willing to give you a deal of £5 payment per month and 32.9% APR
Littlewoods – you can get a £750 credit limit on this catalogue and interest free credit shopping.
Very – you have a £1000 credit limit and interest free shopping if you buy and pay in 3 months
Isme – the credit limit here is at £1500 with an interest of 39.7% variable APR.
There are a number of alternatives that you can consider which can help improve your credit rating, such as credit cards, mobile phones and bank accounts. Whilst most of these tend to be harder to get accepted for than catalogues, most bank accounts for bad credit have guaranteed acceptance! Also known as a basic bank account, they can help you improve your credit rating although these should only really be considered if you find that a bad credit or no credit check catalogue won't accept you.


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Esther Boutique dress from Australia. Super cute strapless dress in white with intricate flower applique detail on the skirt. It is a size 10 (Australian sizing) but fits like a US size 4. There is elastic in the back top of the dress and a zipper up the back. I ordered it online and would just return it, but the shipping back to AUS was too expensive. It still has all tags on it and is in brand new condition, just doesn't fit. Padded bust, additional removable straps come with it. Perfect for rehearsal dinner/reception dress! Will ship free to anywhere in the US. Paypal accepted
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As I mentioned, there was a change in momentum at one point in the game.
2nd quarter. Tennessee had scored on their last possession to go up 7-3.
They mounted a 6 play drive that started at their own 20, and faced 1st and
10 at Miami's 24.
Collins passes to unknown tight end Bo Scaife, who basically catches it at
the two and starts to lunge forward to the endzone. Zach is tackling him,
and Will Allen comes in and strips the ball out. Andre Goodman falls on the
ball, and Miami takes over at the 3.
At that point, you could feel the momentum shift. 7-3 and a big recovery,
versus 14-3, and being behind the proverbial 8 ball.
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The UFC returns to Dallas this March on Saturday the 15th at the American Airlines Center. Tickets are on sale right now for UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler at Ticketmaster.com. This is the UFC's first trip to Dallas since 2009.
For the first time since 2008 the UFC will have a welterweight champion not named Georges St-Pierre. St-Pierre stepped away from the sport in December of last year and vacated the UFC welterweight championship. Now, Dallas based fighter and number one contender Johny Hendricks will meet former Strikeforce champion Robbie Lawler.
The card will also feature another big welterweight bout between former interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit and the fast rising Tyron Woodley. The welterweight fun does not stop there as hard hitting Hector Lombard meets grappling ace Jake Shields. Also on the card will be the first ever woman's Ultimate Fighter winner, Julianna Pena, as she faces Jessica Andrade.
UFC 171: Hendrick vs Lawler will air live on pay per view on Saturday March 15th. You can get tickets here right now. The official line-up and card has not been made official but the fights that are expected to be on the card are listed below.
Johny Hendricks vs Robbie Lawler
Carlos Condit vs Tyron Woodley
Hector Lombard vs Jake Shields
Myles Jury vs Diego Sanchez
Will Campuzano vs Darrell Montague
Kelvin Gastelum vs Rick Story
Dennis Bermudez vs Jimy Hettes
Jessica Andrade vs Julianna Pena
Ovince St. Preux vs Thiago Silva
Robert McDaniel vs Tor Troeng
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Nokia Asha 503 shows up before its announcement
As you may already know, Nokia is getting ready to launch several new Asha handsets. We've seen the Asha 500 and Asha 502 recently, and now it's time to take a look at the Asha 503.
The Asha 503 resembles the 500 and 502 a lot. However, it appears that this isn't a dual SIM device. It features Wi-Fi, a rear camera with Flash, and a small touchscreen display that probably has 320 x 240 pixels.
Like the Asha 500 and 502, the 503 model comes in multiple color versions, including black, white, yellow, red, green, and blue.
Nokia may announce the Asha 503, 502 and 500 on October 22. All of them will likely hit shelves soon after that. I'm guessing that each will be priced at no more than $100. But that remains to be seen.
October 22 is also the day when Nokia should unveil new Windows Phone devices, including the Lumia 1520, Lumia 929 (for Verizon), and Lumia 525. Moreover, the Lumia 2520 Windows RT tablet is expected to be introduced then.
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Google activates 60,000 Android phones daily, says Nexus One is profitable
Google's Android is slowly but surely growing to become one of the world's major smartphone operating systems.
According to Google, the company activates more than 60,000 Android handsets per day – that's more than 1.8 million per month, and more than 21 million per year. And yes, this is impressive for a mobile platform that's still young.
Google also stated during its earnings call yesterday that the Nexus One (which should be available soon to Verizon and Sprint customers) is profitable – although it didn't say how many units were sold until now.
As for Android Market, it now contains about 38,000 applications – and the number is growing, of course.
According to previous reports, Android will become the world's No. 2 mobile platform by 2013, trailing Symbian. I'd say there are chances for this to happen even earlier, but that depends on many factors, including what Apple and its new iPhone will have to offer.
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We lost our son in Iraq in August. Thank you for your wonderful column on the military attitude toward Iraq. So often we are asked, "Well what did your son think about our Iraq policy?". When we say that it didn't matter what he thought in terms of doing his job, people don't seem to understand. Now we can hand them a copy of your article because YOU GET IT. Thanks for appreciating and understanding…
Jim and Marilyn C.
Our hearts go out to you, is all I can say. The loss of a child is life's cruelest blow. Four-thousand of our people have died and after five years there is no end in sight. I think there never was a coherent policy, but I stand in admiration of your son's spirit and his dedication to duty. He is part of a proud tradition that goes back to General Washington's army, many of whom got discouraged and deserted the cause, most of whom stuck to their guns, despite it all. We honor our troops for their loyalty and dedication, even as we hold our representatives responsible for the policy.
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Mr. Keillor, if I remember correctly, you told a young soldier a while back that you would be glad to honor his request to do a "Prairie Home Companion" show in St. Paul while the Republican convention is being held there (Sept. 1-4). Do you plan to keep that promise? I can imagine the audience joining in on a rollicking version of "We're All Republicans Now." I hope you'll take the opportunity to poke some fun at those who want things in our country--and Iraq--to stay as they are.
Thank you for your political columns.
Amy Buzby
Please accept the heartfelt thanks of a career soldier. "Support our Troops" has quite literally become a collective mantra, but far too few Americans show their support in a meaningful way: by exercising the freedoms we all cherish.
Re: 4/1/08 "Old Scout"
Excellent piece. Carry on.
"For the troops to fall into line is a noble thing; for civilians to fall into line is shameful. "
Is so aptly and eloquently put, thank you for a quote for the ages. My less subtle bumper-sticker version has been: "Support Our Troops, NOT Bush's Oops".
Jim and Marilyn,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and I am ashamed that our government is so casual about such tragedy.
What a wonderful commentary. I have never seen my own personal feelings stated so eloquently. You absolutely hit the nail on the head. Thank you.
Thank you so much for saying clearly what I have felt in my heart for the last five years but could not express as well. Just last week our community learned that one of our own (and one of my former students)was dead, rather than missing as we had hoped and believed for the last 4 years. I am proud of Sgt. Matt Maupin for his willingness to serve his country, even to death. I am appalled that his life was so callously used by the government he put his trust in. So thank you again for making so clear the difference between "Support Our Troops" and "Support the War."
Janet Davidson
Clermont County, OH
I think that the mindless Bush bashing needs to stop. I think that the administrations' decision to invade Iraq (as mismanaged as it now appears to have been) was hardly a decision made unilaterally. Recent books have shown how the administration had a vigorous debate internally prior to the invasion, and there were negotiations with the UN, Nato as well as the US Congress. It seems to me the height of vapidity to dump on the administration that, after all, had the support of the public at the time. A feckless media culture and a party devoid of honor have turned on the lonely figure that they once stood behind.
My sympathies go to the "man in the arena", as immortalized in Ted Roosevelt's famous 1910 speech:
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." Our President, flawed a man as he is, can truly be seen as that "man in the arena"
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I cannot write as well as you, but here it goes:......Somewhat removed from the subject: Referring to the hand-wringing Washington D.C. is displaying over human rights in Tibet that the Chinese Government is exercising - how can our Congress and White House believe that they are not trampling on the Human Rights of our National Guard as they send these poor people back to Iraq for their 3rd of 4th "tour of duty". I know that these fathers and sons, mothers and daughters feel it is their duty as you so clearly stated but when is it that their "duty" tramples their "human rights" - it is a fine line but I believe our Government should consider the Human Rights of our Soldiers and National Guard. Families are being destroyed in many cases even if they come back alive.
Dennis Fischer
Naperville, Illinois
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your eloquent writing about a subject that should trouble us all to the core.
I grew up hearing "do or die" from my parents. It was always the "we told you take out the trash" lecture: "Yours is not to reason why," my Mom would say. "Yours is but to do or die." I think she understood the implications of "do AND die" pretty well... ;)
You have nailed it. Of all of your writings I have read and listened to over the years, this one is perfect. Thank you for putting into words, what I have had a hard time sorting in my head.
I have forwarded your commentary on the professional military to both kinds of friends, flaming liberals and arch conservatives, because it so perfectly expresses the values I was taught and lived with as a Naval officer for twenty years. I have also never heard a better description of the American citizens reasonability to hold their elected leaders accountable.
To George W from Raleigh,
There may indeed be some "mindless Bush bashing" going on around our nation, but not in this forum and certainly not for the majority of the critical thinking regarding the man and his war. Invading Iraq was done so over the protests of billions of people, dozens of nations, and was a foregone conclusion, regardless of the outcome of any "debate" in Congress, the UN, or nuclear weapons inspections. That soldiers were sent on a mission based on out and out lies is something that "many books" have also been written. And to say that George W Bush is the man in the arena "whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood" is so far off the mark, so dishonors the soldiers whose lives are in danger every day, it creates a farce of the quote in the first place.
Well said, Mr. Keillor. Jenny Root has it right as well. The comparison of Mr. Bush with "the man in the arena" is laughable at best. Unfortunately, living in Texas, I've seen Mr. Bush longer than most of the rest of you. Many of us tried to warn people about his lack of humanity (see Tucker Carlson's article before the 2000 election for just one example), but to our everlasting detriment, he's done things even I didn't think he was capable of doing.
January can't get here soon enough.
Do you think that Bill Clinton, Dianne Feinstein, Jay Rockefeller, Barbara Mikulski, and John Kerry, along with many others, were lying when they stated that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction? Why do these get a pass? It is easy for democrats and liberals to undermine our president and our country by using words like "liar" and "hatred", but much harder to tell the whole story like it really was.
All Americans are deeply sorry for the deaths of our young soldiers that have occurred in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as for those taken by terrorist on a number of occasions. We still mourn the loss of 9/11. Our nation has become divided during a time of suffering and grief. I believe that national resolve at home, rather than division, better serves our troops and discourages terrorist.
To George W,
I am impressed with your post. President Bush is not nearly as "flawed" as biased media, liberals, and a party who wanted control and saw his downfall and their opportunity would have you to believe. If our country had been supportive throughout this effort, who knows what the outcome would have been by now?
Jan in GA
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The setting is Hamburg Germany where Mohammad Atta masterminded the 9/11 attacks. Into this mix we meet Günther Bachmann, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who runs a spy organization determined to capture would be terrorists, and save the world. Bachmann, we learn was double crossed many years ago in Beirut when his organization was compromised. The result from this was that his reputation was tarnished, as he took the blame.
"A Most Wanted Man" is a spy thriller with political ramifications. Issa Karpov,Grigoriy Dobrygin, is a young half-Chechen, half-Russian immigrant. It is discovered that while he was in Russia he was brutally tortured. When he emigrates to Hamburg Bachmann's group is suspicious of his motives. Is he a would-be terrorist, a victim of oppression within Russia or an Islamic extremist?
The characterization of Bachmann never surpasses the superfluous. The plot is intricately weaved yet we never get to know the characters themselves. To some extent this can be understood, as this is a spy thriller, and the point here is that people who work in this game, and the people they are surveying, are mere props within the story. For instance, we know that Bachmann is stressed because his is incessantly smoking. He huffs and puffs so much it is as if there is not enough oxygen in the room to contain him; beyond these superficialities though we know little.
Bachmann though is not the only player within the drama, although he is in almost every scene. After he becomes aware of Issa, so do the Americans. Robin Wright, Martha Sullivan, a CIA operative contacts him regarding what his plan is and what their long term intentions are. Following this a German intelligence group are among those in the know, and in turn applying pressure to Bachmann as to how he will handle the matter.
Anabel Richter, Rachel McAdams, a lawyer, comes to work with Issa. She learns that Issa's father left him a substantial inheritance, and so the question then becomes, what will he do with the money? Will he use it to abet an extremist agenda, or to live a quiet life in Germany?
The plot surrounding this film is intriguing, yet the pacing is agonizingly slow. The machinations of how things are worked out are more often than not, predictable and sadly boring. The surveillance community is accurately portrayed here with the theme that no matter what they do, the ends justify the means being hammered into our heads through both words and actions.
What is the message here though? For all their pontificating, regarding the cost to humanity if they do not act, their words sound more like speechifying than something which comes from the gut. How can we care about the characters and the story they are portraying when we are given so little to work with? And worse, given the high quality of the cast and crew, it is not without cause that we should expect more.


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Last week, I received a challenge from Sandy at First Gen American to participate in her coffee talk series. Sandy is a great story teller and her blog is one of my favorites on the internet so if you haven't seen it, you should drop by.
Here's the backstory from Sandy:
You are on vacation and like it happens so often in new places, you meet a deliciously interesting person in your travels. As you learn more about him/her, you find out that not only is this person a bit of an eccentric but a billionaire entrepreneur. You two hit it off immediately and in your chit chat, you discover that (s)he has been looking for someone to fill an open position. As luck would have it, this job is not only your dream job but it's also in your dream location and at a salary that would allow you to take along your spouse or any other important loved ones if needed.
But here's the catch. This eccentric entrepreneur thinks (s)he can learn more about someone from their tax return than they can ever learn from any resume. You decide this jig is too good to pass up, so you pull out your 2010 tax return, make a copy in its entirety and send it over. What will your new billionaire friend learn about you and does any of it relate to your dream job? Why or why not?
Mmmm…. What a great story, it makes me want to travel again! I only met poor jobless backpackers during my travels. I guess I wasn't staying at the right hostel. 😉
So what would my tax return say about me? Now that I think about it, there is a lot of information on the tax return which I would be very hesitant to share with a prospective employer. For example, if I have a big medical expense deduction, it would raise questions about my health and the employer might hesitate to hire me.
We'll call the eccentric entrepreneur The Sultana for the rest of the story, easier on the tongue.
She will find out that I don't like to give the IRS free loans because we usually owe them some money. This will be her first clue that I'm a bit tight with money.
The Sultana will know that I am married with one kid and that I take advantage of the Dependant Care Assistance Program (DCAP.) This shows that I don't like to leave any money on the table.
The tax return will show that we also take full advantage of the tax deferred 401(k) plan. We also invest in the 529 education saving plan to reduce our state tax liability. This means that we are patient and plan for the future. If The Sultana hires me and keeps me happy, then we can have a long fruitful business relationship.
After the 1040, we'll move on to the schedules. It will show that I am making extra money on the side from my day job. We invested in multiple rental properties and they are generating some income. I also have capital gains and dividend yields. These activities show that I am engaged in the financial market and I am connected to the global pulse. Lastly, she will see Retire by 40 and the modest income generated from this venture.
These side ventures will probably be a negative point for any employer. This shows them that I am entrepreneurial and I am not dedicating 120% to my day job. My current employer would be ecstatic if I worked 10-12 hours/day as there is never any shortage of work (with no OT pay of course.) I used to do that when I started years ago, but now I rarely commit to working those hours. If I were The Sultana, I would make it worth my while to quit these side ventures and commit fully to the job.
Do you think having multiple incomes interfere with the day job? I spend some time checking my stocks almost every morning. The rentals also cause a bit of headaches now and then. Last year one of the microwaves stop working and I spent some office time researching the fix. These side businesses show initiative, but they divide my attention. The Sultana should give me the incentive to concentrate solely on her job. A big fat paycheck and a stake in the company would do it. 🙂
Other coffee talk participants:
Budgeting in the Fun Stuff: My tax return and me
Dog at My Wallet: What does your Tax Return Say about you?
Growing my Girls: My taxes my mom
Invest it Wisely: 3 things my tax return says about me


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Most travellers are enchanted by the idea of living a nomadic, gypsy lifestyle. The idea of selling up, quitting your job and other commitments and travelling wherever your mood takes you is undoubtedly a tempting one.
While filling a backpack and jetting off to Southeast Asia is certainly an option, there are other ways of living the traveller lifestyle closer to home. Caravanning is currently making a comeback – it's no longer just the domain of retirees and Sunday drivers.
Stop in at any music festival or 'new age' gathering and it won't be long before you see a caravan. The idea of living a nomadic lifestyle and travelling by caravan was popular with young people in the 1960s and it's now seeing a revival with Generation Y (people in their 20s and 30s) who are enjoying the pleasures of simple, retro-style travel that doesn't require a long haul flight.
If you're interested in the idea of starting a caravan journey in the UK but you don't know where to begin, the Caravan Club website is a great place to start. There are plenty of tips for where to go, choosing a caravan and safety advice and training courses.
Caravan touring ideas in the UK
There are thousands of caravan sites all over the UK, so wherever you'd like to travel, it's pretty guaranteed that there'll be somewhere you can settle down for the night close by.
The great thing about caravanning is that you essentially bring your home with you so there's no need to worry about trying to pitch a tent in the pouring rain or pay for expensive hotel rooms. You can travel for as long or short a time as you wish and either stay in the UK or cross the channel into Europe and beyond – the possibilities really are limitless!
Caravan sites in the UK range from simple places to park up to sites with facilities including showers and toilets, fresh water, tv connections and drainage. Some sites also have holiday cottages within the grounds, which is great if you want to enjoy a holiday with friends who don't have a caravan.
Staying somewhere surrounded by picturesque scenery or a popular tourist attraction is an obvious choice and so there are usually lots of options for caravan sites in these areas. Whether you prefer staying by the coast, near a big city or in more rural areas, you can plan your route to include caravan sites that suit you.
Choosing a caravan
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Rap's ferocious foursome Slaughterhouse are definitely down with Eminem and Shady Records — they just haven't signed the paperwork to make it official. One member of the group, Joell Ortiz, said hammering out the recording contract is taking a lot longer than they thought.
"We in the ninth inning of it, we just keep changing pitchers," Ortiz said recently while visiting the MTV offices. "I don't know, man — it's a lot of hold-ups. I thought on my end I was straight, but I wasn't. We're going back and forth with the people I'm working with. Joe [Budden] had some issues had some issues or whatever. The interest is still there. Everybody is excited about it, it's just a lot of people involved in this. Four artists, four separate managers, label situations — a lot of black and white that gotta get settled for it to happen, but verbally, we're on Shady! Eminem is excited, the whole group is excited. The world is excited. I can't even do a show without somebody asking that. Without them being, 'You ripped it, what's up with Em?' Everybody is waiting on this, so it's going to happen. It's going to happen."
Everyone has such faith in the deal that Slaughterhouse have been in the lab with their future CEO.
"We got in the studio with Em already," Joell offered. "We traded bars and stuff with all of us."
Slaughterhouse are hoping to knock out recording a second album — a follow-up to last year's self-titled debut LP — within the next few months, they just have to find time in between their touring and family time.
"In the last 12 months, we've been on five tours," Ortiz explained. "So we'll be all good when we're on the bus. 'I'm gonna shoot you an idea. I'm gonna shoot you something.' "
When the tours are done, though, it's a different tune.
"Dudes just wanna hug their families," the Brooklyn native smiled. "I just been locked in with my sons. Just, 'I'm here. Let me get an order of chicken wings and fries. No more of this Foreman Grill we have on the bus.' We been home doing the personal thing, then we look up and we're gone again. But like I said, we just touched base earlier. We're gonna have one of those conference calls with all the fellas and we're gonna figure out how to destroy the Net one more time and go in for the 2010 summer. The first album we did in six days. When people ask, 'What's up with the second album?' I say, 'It's gonna be two times better; it'll be done in 12 days.' Look out, it's gonna be right around the corner."
Ortiz is also focused on solo success. He has a single out right now, "Call Me," that's getting plenty of love on the radio, and his solo LP Free Agent is coming later this year.
"The album is crack," he promised. "It's fire. Production from Emile, Nottz, DJ Khalil, Premier, Frequency. Appearances by the LOX, Novel, I believe we got Nore on one of the joints. First of all, if y'all don't have The Brick: Bodega Chronicles, you have to listen to that to even understand who you're listening to. Second of all, if you liked The Brick, this is The Brick on steroids. I can't wait. You'll get it soon — definitely this year. This is the start of something beautiful with me. This album is gonna open up crazy doors."
Ortiz will be dropping a mixtape with DJs Green Lantern and Don Cannon called Yaowa sometime in June.
What do you think of Slaughterhouse and Eminem collaborating? Let us know in the comments below!


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I wish this were true!
6 comments:
- Tammy said...
I'm checking out your basement!!!
- 31 October 2008 at 13:26
- Teena in Toronto said...
We live in a lower unit so we are kinda the basement anyway. Ha!
- 31 October 2008 at 15:22
- TorAa said...
It's Halloween, so do not be surprised if a Viking is there, right in front of with his Viking Dress.
- 31 October 2008 at 17:47
- Tina said...
oooh i have always like the idea of a basement. that would so be my party room!!
hey my ec advert is looking hot here today. it matches your decor ;)
- 31 October 2008 at 18:22
- Shinade said...
Oh when we lived in Maine everyone had basements and we all had great parties!!
Hi Teena,
I finally made it over. We went to vote today and my day has been consumed with the real world.
It's after 10 pm and I am just getting starting!!
I hope you had a great day.
Gotta' drop and run!!:-)))
- 31 October 2008 at 23:37
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I knew you where hiding your beer somewhere - good to know when I come to visit :-)
Wishing you a great end to your week!
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The 2015 Asian Cup groups have been drawn and Australia have been drawn in what may probably be the group of death as they have drawn Korea, Oman and Kuwait in the draw at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday night.
Australia were the weakest ranked team in Pot 1, only earning their space in pot 1 by being the hosts, while Korea were the team pushed in to Pot 2.
The other two pots saw Group A gain the highest ranked of each pot, with Oman ranked 81st, the highest in pot 2 and Kuwait at 110 the highest ranked of pot 3.
Group B is also looking challenging, containing Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, China and DPR Korea, setting up a number of mouth watering encounters.
Iran lead an all-Gulf Group C as they'll have to face UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, with Qatar likely to be an unpopular team in Australia following the 2022 World Cup bid.
Group D looms as an interesting group, while Japan will be heavy favourites but will need to be weary as they take on a rising Jordan, 2007 champions Iraq and the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup winner, which could well be Palestine who have been on an impressive rise.
Such has been Australia's term in the Asian Football Confederation that they now have bvast experience against all three teams, having played Kuwait and Korea on the way to the 2011 Asian Cup Final.
Kuwait were opponents in the qualifying stages and in the second match in Kuwait City Australia could only manage a 2-2 draw.
The Korean match marks a rematch between two teams that were drawn together I the Asian Cup in 2011 with Australia victorious on that occasion.
Oman have played Australia just seven times, and have only managed one win, despite being the highest ranked side in Pot 3, the Socceroos will be confident of a win in that match.
The tournament will open on the 9th of January 2015 with Australia taking on Kuwait at AAMI Park, although due to restrictions of sponsorship at the Asian Cup venues will be called by generic names, and thus Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
Australia's match against Korea will be the last match of the group and be played January 17th at Suncorp Stadium (known as Brisbane Stadium).
Brisbane has proven to be a definite winner from the draw, securing some big games with Saudi Arabia v China on the 10th and Iran v UAE on the 19th.
The other big match that Brisbane has takes place on the 16th when the two most recent champions, Iraq from 2007 and Japan from 2011 play off in the group stage.
The quarter finals will be played in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra , while the Semi-Final Australia would potentially be in will be in Sydney on Australia Day while the other Semi-Final will be one day later in Newcastle.
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(#9) Washington 54, Lehigh 37
Bank of America Arena/Seattle, Wash.
Friday, Dec. 23, 2005
WASHINGTON HEAD COACH Lorenzo Romar
On Lehigh:
"That is a very well coached team, Lehigh. It was a really good game for us to play, going into conference play. We have played teams that are similar, like Air Force and New Mexico, in terms of playing more deliberate basketball.
"Some other teams we've played they've tried to play deliberate basketball but we've been able to impose our will on them. We weren't able to do that as much with this team tonight. They did a good job, for the most part. We forced them into 20 turnovers, but for the most part they ran their offense. What they did, more importantly, was defensively they really did a good job of packing it in on us and collapsing on our slashers and our post players. The reason that's good is that I think that more than half of our conference plays the same type of tempo. So it was a good lesson for us to go through this in a game situation, so that when we meet this type of situation in conference play, we'll be a little bit more prepared for it."
On whether he was satisfied with the defensive effort and on playing low tempo teams: "Defensively in the first half, we really (played well). I thought in the second half we lost focus a bit. I think there are games like this that you play throughout the year that become ugly. There are teams that make the games like this. When I was at St. Louis we had bigger, slower guys and we would play like that, because we felt that was our only chance. Teams would get frustrated when we played against them. We'd win our share and we'd lose our share, and it could frustrate you. That's (Lehigh's) philosophy, that's how they play. But I think, for the most part we did a pretty good job defensively on them."
On the Gonzaga game vs. the Lehigh game in terms of preparation for conference play: "Gonzaga's obviously a better team, but they play different defensively. They're more up-tempo, they're more wide open defensively. So it's not necessarily how good the team is, it's just we have to be able to play at this tempo."
On looking forward to the Pac-10 season:
"I think our guys have been looking forward to playing in the Pac-10 season for a couple of weeks now. They've come out and worked hard. I don't think we've overlooked any opponent. I don't think we overlooked Lehigh. But I think that our guys are excited to play in the Pac-10 season. I think our guys are waiting for that."
On the team's continued growth:
"This is a team that's learning. This is not a veteran team that we have, from top to bottom. We have four seniors, but in terms of our group - Mike (Jensen) came back tonight and played for the first time - we're learning, we're trying to get better. We face uncharted waters at times. Fortunately, through our learning, we're 10-0."
On Mike Jensen's return:
"Mike did a very nice job. He came in and hit those two shots - I know he felt good about that. It was just good to have him back out there playing."
On the game:
"I loved our defensive effort. Washington is an excellent team. They have great speed, and athleticism. Coach Romar does an unbelievable job with them, so I was really proud of our guys to be able to play the kind of defense that we did, and certainly holding them 40 points or so below their season average. Their team is very tough to stop in transition, but I thought our guys were really keyed in, and try to limit some of those easy opportunities."
On who stood out on the Huskies team:
"They have a ton of tremendous talent. Roy is exceptional. He has the ability to create for himself, and for others. Jamaal Williams can score on the low block. Brockton is just a beast and a warrior in there. We tried to trap him to limit some of his touches and easy scores. They have a tremendous team, and I am sure they will have a lot of success."
On shutting down Jon Brockman under the hoop:
"We really focused on trying to limit the amount of points scored in the paint for Washington. We wanted to try to force them to take longer contested jumpshots, and try and go rebound the basketball. I thought we did a good job of that. That was definitely a point of ours and a key of ours going into the game, and I thought our guys did an excellent job executing."


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In anticipation of reaching 100,000 followers on Twitter (and I'm happy to report we did last week!), the Linux Foundation asked our fellow Linux users, "Why do you use Linux?" Here are some of the great responses we received.
Why do you use Linux? Tag w/ #linuxcon [1] to win a LinuxCon harmonica! Help us cross the 100K follower threshold on Twitter!— The Linux Foundation (@linuxfoundation) September 25, 2013 [2]
@linuxfoundation [3] I use Linux because I don't have to adapt to it... it adapts to me. #linuxcon [1]— david fuster (@dfuster1) September 25, 2013 [4]
@linuxfoundation [3] I use Linux because it runs on practically everything. It's safe, fast and costumizable. And it's free and open! #linuxcon [1]
— Schlendrian (@gefaehrlin) September 25, 2013 [5]
@linuxfoundation [3] #linuxcon [1] I use Linux: 1st job, 2nd home & free and now it is really being fun because of terminal— Siniša Ivanek (@sivanek) September 25, 2013 [6]
@linuxfoundation [3] Linux makes computers both more fun and more useful, I cant imagine using an OS that limits what I can do #linuxcon [1]— Robert Sayers (@rsayers) September 25, 2013 [7]
@linuxfoundation [3] Linux gives the user ultimate control over their machine which spurs productivity and creativity. #linuxcon [1]— Brian Battell (@bbattell86) September 25, 2013 [8]
@linuxfoundation [3] #linuxcon [1] I use linux because it provides a sense of freedom and belonging.I can easily change thing in linux to my liking.— chambilkethakur (@chambilkethakur) September 25, 2013 [9]
@linuxfoundation [3] web server, office desktop, every day use, and music recording in a studio. #linuxcon [1]— ttoine (@ttoine) September 25, 2013 [10]
@linuxfoundation [3] I use #linux [11] for the simplicity and the autonomy it yields its users #linuxcon [1] and who could forget about TuxRacer— Matt Richie (@REALMattRichie) September 25, 2013 [12]


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The Utah Legislature's Republican majority is full of high-minded ideals about individual freedom and cutting spending, even if it means the poor are deprived of basic medical care. Which makes it that much more jaw-dropping that seven years ago, lawmakers adopted legislation to extend state medical benefits for former legislators of retirement age.
Taxpayers pay 40 percent of insurance costs for legislators who served for four years and 80 percent for eight years of service. Lawmakers who were in office for 10-plus years get benefits for free. After these former legislators turn 65, the state will pay the lawmakers' Medicare supplemental insurance. Those who leave office before they turn 65 can pay a monthly Cobra payment of about $800 for their families until they are eligible for the taxpayer-subsidized insurance.
If that seems like socialized healthcare at its best, Utah's free-market lawmakers don't seem to have noticed. Right now, about 20 former legislators are using the health insurance benefit and the same number are making Cobra extension payments so they can access state medical benefits when they retire. Sen. Chris Buttars retired right at the 10-year mark. The venerable senator, who suffers from advanced diabetes, has healthcare covered by taxpayers for the rest of his life. Nice.
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As I sat comfortably on my couch this past September, probably stuffing my face with Twinkies and Doritos, a fast scrolling note across the bottom of my TV screen caught my attention.
The words sped across the screen at what seemed like a blistering rate and in utter disbelief I was forced, against my will of course, to sit through another segment of SportsCenter before believing the disappointing news.
"Reggie Bush to return his Heisman trophy" the headline read.
This news didn't catch me by surprise, Bush had been suspected of taken money during his time at USC for years, but the confirmation of this news was certainly disheartening.
The player I had deemed one of the greatest athletes of my generation, the flashy playmaker, the most complete college football player I had seen since the days of Ricky Williams, maybe better even, suddenly seemed mortal.
I wasn't as much upset with Reggie as I was distraught at the thought of the ripple effect this news could have on the future of college football.
Flash forward nearly three months later and here we sit with a Heisman trophy award to hand out and a chance to make good on Bush's all but obligatory decision.
But, as sportswriters around the nation get set to convene for their annual vote, the obvious choice, one Cam Newton, has become even less of a sure thing than a Lupis diagnosis on an episode of House.
Newton has been the heavy favorite for the award since posting a four-touchdown, 188 rushing yard performance against BCS contender Arkansas in early October.
The distance between Newton and the rest of the pack grew with each passing week and rushing touchdown.
On his way to an SEC record setting season, Newton seemed almost untouchable when it came to Heisman Trophy murmurs across the country.
That is until that fateful day in November, when allegations of Newton's father soliciting money for his son's talents broke to the media, turning what should have been Newton's moment in the sun into a rainstorm of accusations and nay saying.
The 22-year olds image was suddenly tainted and further speculation of a pay-to-play plan continued to break throughout the weeks ahead, causing even more college football pundits to question Newton's eligibility.
But even with his eligibility fully reinstated and his father now the focus of any such investigation, Newton is still under mass amounts of scrutiny when it comes to college football's version of the MVP.
Some Heisman voters have even come out publicly already stating they are not voting for Newton come Saturday.
Could it be that other Heisman hopefuls such as Stanford stud quarterback Andrew Luck, Oregon tailback Lamichael James and Boise State QB Kellen Moore are better qualified for the award.
Or are these supposed "experts" simply judging the kid as 'guilty until proven innocent', a notion that goes against the very basis on which our country was founded.
Either way, the fact is that Newton was ruled eligible and cleared to play by the NCAA, so there is no Reggie Bush situation looming.
So, with this knowledge in tow, the only way to justly decide on the winner of the 2010 edition of the award is to base it on the numbers.
And by a quick look at the numbers, no one else really compares to the numbers Newton boasted on his way to clinching a 13-0 season and Auburn's first ever berth in a BCS National Championship game (in 2004 they were named the AP National Champions).
To have any realistic shot at winning the Heisman, Kellen Moore had to be damn near perfect. After tossing 33 touchdowns and only five interceptions to go along with 3500 yards and 71 percent completion rate, it's hard to find many mistakes.
But Boise lost in their final test of the season against Nevada and even Moore's late attempts at heroics came up short, along with any chance at the Heisman.
Andrew Luck stormed 5th ranked Stanford out to an impressive start this season, tossing an impressive 28 touchdowns and just seven interceptions, while posting a 70 percent completion rate for the season.
But in the biggest game of the season, Stanford's blowout loss to Oregon, Luck threw two picks, both coming at key moments in the second half, that ultimately eliminated the Cardinal from title contention all together.
The person who benefited most from Luck's disappointment was Oregon sophomore Lamichael James. Even after missing the first game of the season due to suspension, James still managed to top his impressive freshman campaign with 1,682 rushing yards and an eye popping 21 TDs on the season.
James even carved up the Cardinal defense in maybe the most impressive performance of the college football season with 257 yards on the ground and three touchdowns.
In any other season James would have wrapped up the trophy by now, and there aren't any negatives to pin on the star tailback either, other than the two games in which he didn't total at least 100 yards rushing (91 and 94 respectively).
But the fact still remains that Newton is by far the greatest of them all.
Just take a quick peek. 28 touchdowns to just 6 interceptions, 2589 passing yards and completing an impressive 67 percent of his passes. That may not exactly bowl you over in comparison to Luck or Moore, but then again that's not all.
Newton also found a way to use his 6'6"-250 pound frame to an unbelievable 1402 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns, becoming the first quarterback in SEC history with at least 20 touchdown through the air and on the ground.
That is an unfathomable mark. 49 total touchdowns (forgot to mention his one TD catch). WOW!
Not to mention being widely regarded as the best quarterback in SEC history. To even be on the same list as Spurrier, Wuerffell, Tebow and the rest of the greats is one thing, but to top that list.
No Words.
When I sit down Saturday and begin to consider my vote for the Heisman, only to realize that my opinion doesn't truly matter as I am yet to be considered trustworthy of the Heisman Trust's trust (confusing? I thought so), I just can't look past the numbers.
So, until the Heisman Trust deems me eligible to vote on the annual award, I will continue to place my vote where it is freely accepted.
Thus, in regards to the annual Hughesman Trophy award, congratulations Cam Newton.
You've earned it and let's just hope that you don't turn out to be Reggie Bush 2.0.
I'm not sure I could take it.


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Original artwork has been especially designed for this apartment, particularly the Tower Bridge steel sculpture at the entrance.
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While social media-ites everywhere continue to pull out their phone for selfies, Katy Perry is not among them. In fact, it sounds like she downright despises these types of photos. She attended Harper Bazaar's private pool party at Coachella on Friday, April 11, and apparently someone ruffled her feathers for asking her to take a self shot photo. The 'Roar' singer took to her Twitter on Friday to express her frustrations: Dear festival friends remember, selfing is a disease.
According to the Hollywood Reporter a fan handed the pop star her phone and asked her to take a selfie of herself. Reportedly, Perry initially refused, but agreed when the fan said they would pose with her. Shortly after the incident, Perry posted the above tweet.
Recent studies have shown that selfing is linked to narcissism and mental illness. Perhaps this is what Perry meant by calling it a disease. Still, the trend remains to be as 'in' as ever. Apparently Katy Perry won't be keeping it alive though.
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Proposed Vostok flight to conduct extra-vehicular activity tests. The mission was first suggested as early as November 1962. The Vostok would be modified by having the ejection seat removed and an airlock built into the spacecraft. A braking rocket carried in the parachute lines would provide a soft landing (as was later used on Voskhod). The single cosmonaut would have conducted the first spacewalk in 1965. All follow-on Vostok missions cancelled in Spring 1964.
First Launch: 1965 June.
Kamanin is disturbed by the decision. He recalls that in 1961 flight of the Vostok with two or three crew was discussed, with flights to occur in 1962-1963. But at that time Korolev cancelled the plans, saying the Soyuz would be used for such missions. Now Soyuz will not fly until 1965, and he has changed his tune. Furthermore, the modified Vostok is inherently risky, with no way to save the crew in case of a launch vehicle malfunction in the first 40 seconds of flight. Unlike Vostok, the three crew will not have individual ejection seats or parachutes to give them a chance of escape in the event of an abort. The crew will be subject to 10 to 25 G's during an abort. There is no assurance the environmental control system can be modified to handle three crew. It all seems very unsafe, and Kamanin believes the six consecutive successful Vostok flights have given Korolev's engineers a false sense of the safety of the Vostok system. Kamanin is perplexed. How does he plan to convert a single-place spacecraft to a three-place spacecraft in a few months? Korolev has no clear answers, but asks for the cosmonauts' support of the scheme.


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"Make Your Own Telescope" is one of the most popular activities offered at the National Air and Space Museum's annual Explore the Universe Family Day. Here, visitors enjoy looking through the telescopes they just built.
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7 Natural Treatment Options To Prevent Pet Eye Disorders
Eye problems are an issue which every pet owner should take into consideration. These natural solutions may not prevent the development of eye problems, but they can promote overall vision health and help slow potential eye disorders.
1. Keep His Eyes Moist
Dry eyes are a problem that can negatively effect your pets vision and overall eye health. To keep your pets eyes moist, try applying a tear replacement product like Optivet Eye Drops. Make sure your pet's eyes are clean before applying any treatments. If your pet does have dry eye, be sure to talk to a vet to see if he might need any medications.
2. Vitamins A, C, and E
Vitamins A, C, and E can help keep your pet's vision nice and healthy. Vitamin A will help keep your pet's retina healthy, and can prevent problems like dry eye and blindness. Vitamin C lowers the risk of cataracts and glaucoma, and is thought to slow vision loss in older age. Vitamin E is thought to slow vision loss with age when taken with other vitamins (A and C). These vitamins can be found in a good pet multivitamin like Total Pet Health Multivitamin. You may also consider buying a multivitamin specifically formulated for vision, and formulated for your cat or dog.
3. Taurine
Taurine is especially important for cats with eye problems. It's an amino acid which is essential in maintaining the health of your pet's eyes. Without taurine, your pet's retina can deteriorate, resulting in blindness at an early age. If your pet is suffering from vision problems, have your vet check for taurine deficiency. If your pet is deficient, you can supply your pet with taurine supplements like PetAg Taurine Tablets, or make sure he gets it in his diet. Taurine can be found naturally in meat and seafood.
4. Bilberry Extract
Bilberry, a fruit similar to blueberries, contains essential nutrients to protect eye health. This fruit is rich in antioxidants that are beneficial to vision, and can be very helpful to pet's who are experiencing the early stages of vision problems or eye disorders.
5. Carotenoids
Carotenoids like lutein and zeanxanthin can be found in leafy greens and are rich in antioxidants which can prevent vision health. They're thought to reduce the risk of cataracts and can protect eyes from sun damage. These can be found in carotenoid rich foods like leafy greens and deeply colored fruits and vegetables. Make sure a food won't harm your pet before feeding it to him. Carotenoids can also be found in various supplements, however, speak to your vet before giving them to your pet.
6. Zinc
This natural mineral is linked to good vision and is thought to protect the eye from inflammation and harmful light, such as sun light. It's also thought that zinc slows or reduces the risk of eye disorders, and helps prevent loss of vision. Zinc can be found in most pet multivitamins, and in foods like liver, meat, and seafood.
7. Grape Seed Extract
Grape seed extract has a number of benefits, but it can improve the health of the eyes by reducing risk of cataracts and improving blood flow. It contains a high amount of potent antioxidants that provide these benefits.
If you give your pet any supplements, be sure to speak to your vet and only provide your pet with the proper dosage.
Sources: Holistic Pet Info, Vet Info, How Stuff Works
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Dry eye occurs when human eye is not able to produce tears properly. There are various names associated with this problem like eye syndrome, evaporative tear deficiency, keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Due to dry eye problem, usual tasks such as watching TV, working upon computer and reading for long time becomes very difficult. If you are also facing above problems, see your doctor ASAP.


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Lupus: Advancements in Treatment, Management and Research Conference will bring together leading experts aimed at sharing advancements and expanding your knowledge about the status of lupus management, treatment and research today.
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appcatch.com has created a new paradigm in the way medium and small businesses compete in the mobile marketing space. For companies with minimal marketing budgets, little or no tech know-how, and an indomitable DIY spirit, tools like the free app marketplace at appcatch.com have leveled the playing field.
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The category is well-represented on appcatch with places like The Dockside Grill on Lake Lanier on northern Georgia. The Dockside uses its app to showcase menu items, hours of operation, live music schedules, and even to deliver coupons. That way, fans of the place can maybe get some free jalapeno poppers with their Cajon Oyster Po' Boy.
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