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Anthony Davis is likely to be drafted in to New Orleans Hornets in the upcoming season, and he is pretty excited for that reason. He paid a visit to the Hornets, which is being dubbed as a workout session, before the drafting actually takes place.
But there is a lot of contrast between what it was supposed to be and what actually happened. The workout turned out to be a photography session. Davis was posing for photographs the Hornets are likely release before next season. He wore the white number 23 jersey that he will be sporting during the matches.
New Orleans Hornets are however trying to keep a lid on what will their top picks. But that is one of the worst attempts to keep a secret.
Even Davis seems to pretending he is unsure if he'll be picked. He says, "I very much want to get drafted into the New Orleans Hornets. I've already won a championship here, and it would be a great feeling to do the same again. It is one the best cities I have been to." He won a champion here when he was in college.
Even if he is drafted by the Hornets, the question remains whether he will be among the top picks to play. Dell Demps, the general manager, addressed the question in an indirect way. He said that he does not want any new player or a youngster to take the pressure of such a big team right from the word 'go'.
Davis, though, is not someone who is unused to taking pressures. Playing for Kentucky was enough pressure for him, as the team has one of the largest fan supports for a college basketball team. He was playing under a highly respected coach, John Calipari, and in a team that was expected to win almost every game that it played.
And Davis thinks that experience did a world of good to him. He said, "I felt the pressure then at Kentucky which was the top team. Playing under Coach Cal was no mean feat either. It has helped me learn a lot on coping with pressure situations."
Dell Demps is not willing to take Davis all the pressure however. "When a player is picked into the side, it is expected he will play his role as saviour. The expectations from them are already very high, and may go over any imagination at times. There should not be a feeling that the individual is the absolute player, one should just let them be the team player."
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War and Peace
by Leo Tolstoy
War and Peace Volume 4, Part 1, Chapter 14 Summary
- As soon as she hears that Andrei is with the Rostovs, Marya takes off for the city of Yaroslav.
- It's a hard trip, because the most direct road is in French hands, but Marya is full of energy, and she makes it in under two weeks.
- Although she is very happy about Nikolai, feeling that he loves her as much as she loves him, she pushes all of this aside with the stress about Andrei.
- In Yaroslav, she finds the house where the Rostovs are staying. No one will say how her brother is doing, so she goes straight to the house.
- She first runs into the Countess, who starts to hug her. Marya is going crazy wanting to see Andrei or hear something about him, so she gets upset when the Rostovs start doing their visitor politeness formalities.
- She asks to see Andrei again, but the Countess and Sonya are leading Nikolushka and Mlle. Bourienne into the house, and then doing more introductions.
- Finally, as Marya is beginning to cry in frustration, Natasha bursts through the door.
- Immediately, Marya can tell by her face that they are united in their fear and grief about Andrei. Marya falls into Natasha's arms and starts to cry.
- Natasha has a hard time explaining how Andrei is. We get the sense that he's taken a turn for the worse, but it's hard to really understand how – just that Natasha knows that he isn't going to make it.
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GoNOMAD MINI GUIDE: Vacation Home Exchanges
By Maurice S. Clarke, CEO, Holiswaps
Ever thought about trading your home with another family for a few weeks? The idea is not new–it's been around for over 40 years–and appeals to hundreds of thousands of travelers worldwide. More than just a lodging alternative, home exchanges offer travelers a chance not to make new contacts and friends in countries across the globe and substantially reduce the cost of a vacation.
But how do you swap your home for someone else's? Where do you find homes to exchange and what's involved in living in someone else's home while they live in yours? This GoNOMAD MINI GUIDE can get you started swapping!
Finding a home exchangeIn order to participate in a home exchange, you must be a member of a home exchange agency or network. In other words, in most cases, you must be willing to put your home on the block for trade as well. Traditionally, home exchange and swap offers are listed in directories published by agencies in countries worldwide.
There are both exchanges–your home for someone else's at the same time–and trades–also an exchange, but not always at the same time or with the same family. Listings are classified by type, size, etc. The larger agencies offer as many as 10,000 listings worldwide, and listed homes must pay a membership fee ranging from US $100 to US$300. Some of these services will manage and coordinate the swap, while others leave it up to the parties involved.
Newer Internet home exchange agencies offer similar services, but have the advantage of instant updates for properties, on-line listings and information via email, which is cheaper and faster than phone or regular post. Listing costs for these web services is often lower–US$30-$60 per year.
The better services offer potential swap partners the opportunity to add more information to their listings, including travel info, nearby activities and attractions and more, and also offer on-line FAQ's, email newsletters, discussion groups, email assistance and tutorials.
Who swaps homes?Home trades and exchanges appeal to a wide range of travelers from retirees to couples to young families. Most home swappers are couples with children, however, there is a growing increase in the number of single home swappers.
Another trend is in the number of second homeowners who opt to exchange their vacation home for another property. This type of swap accounts for 20% of home swaps and is an ideal way to make use of otherwise unused time in a vacation home. It also allows for greater flexibility between swappers, as the exchange need not take place at the same time.
Research shows that the number of people who want to stay in a swap home exceeds the number of swaps available by 10:1. Therefore, it is sometimes easier to offer your home as an exchange to ensure that you find a partner. It is also important to be somewhat flexible on dates. Once bitten by the home exchange bug, many people choose to swap homes in different locations every year. Some have made over 50 swaps over several years.
The current record is over 80 home exchanges made by a retired couple from the US who are well into their 70's! Although the majority of home swappers trade once a year, it is possible to fit two or three swaps in a typical year. Even local trades are possible–and practical–for those who don't want to travel far.
Should You Exchange Your Home?Home swapping needs to be considered carefully. Many people believe their homes are not "good enough" to be traded–especially when compared to some of the outstanding properties available. But in truth, all most home swappers want is a good, clean, safe home near a certain area that will accommodate the number of people traveling in reasonable comfort. Concerns about security can be relieved by recognizing that your swap partner has the same concerns you do. After all, you are going to live in their home, too. All concerns should be addressed between swapping partners prior to the swap. If, at any time, you are unsure about your swap, you can cancel.
Before you swapStart the swap process early--several months before you plan to travel. Last minute rushed deals can be tricky. It's also vital to exchange emails or letters setting out the terms of your swap. Work out details of dates, cleaning, etc.
Sometimes a home swap can come with a car, which is a great benefit, but work out those details beforehand and check your insurance. If you plan to let your swappers use your car, make sure it's in good shape and your insurance is up to date. It's a good idea to leave a "Guest Book" in your home with important and useful information about your home, it's operations, emergency numbers and nearby attractions. Make sure there is a friend or relative nearby who can greet your swap partners when they arrive, check up on the house and be available for emergencies.
Also, take advantage of your contacts with your swap partner to exchange information about the region, nearby attractions and other "local" favorites. If you have children, let them be in contact with your partner's children, if possible. It helps ease their concerns about someone else staying in "their room," and they may even become friends. In fact, many families report developing long-lasting friendships with their swap partners.
So, next time you want to save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars when you travel, take advantage of the most interesting, and inexpensive, lodging alternative around–home exchange!
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BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) — Police say a registered sex offender is behind bars after he fondled at least three teen girls who worked for him at a suburban Philadelphia fast-food place.
Bensalem police say 50-year-old Eduardo Tomasek repeatedly touched the girls, ages 15 and 16, at the Popeyes restaurant where he worked as a shift manager.
Authorities say Tomasek fondled a teen in Florida in 2000 and is required to register as a Megan's Law offender.
Bensalem Township Public Safety Director Fred Harran says authorities believe Tomasek may have touched other employees inappropriately. He's asking them to come forward.
Tomasek was arraigned Monday night and placed in Bucks County Prison on $250,000 bail.
Since Eduardo Tomasek was a sex offender why was he allowed to work at Popeyes restaurant with the girls ?
Why is this a story for this area? How many people who read the vindy actually go to Bensalem, Pa? I'll answer for you, NONE.
I was there this past month. I have relatives who live there


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Jul 17, 2009 9:43 AM
Whoomp, there (she) is! Melissa Richter is the winner of the Mix(MyGranola) $25 gift card giveaway! Looks like she'll be noshing away on her custom mix, which she would make "Sweet, salty and tangy! Add some Goji berries and flax seed for a little extra health, some almonds, coconut, blueberries and of course some amazing oatmeal. HMMM I can't wait!!" Well, Melissa, let us know how you like your uber-healthy-sounding cereal, mmkay?
And for those of you who (sniff, sob, wail) didn't win, you can still head on over to Mix(MyGranola) and use coupon code OUTBLUSH to save 10% on your chompage of choice. Thanks again to all who entered!
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Jan 6, 2013 8:46 AM
There's nothing worse than running out of space on your cutting board. Okay, actually, yes, there are many things worse than that, but still we get pretty irked when we've got half a cucumber to cut up and we're out of space. No, we're not getting out a bowl to put our diced veggies in, stop being logical! Besides, that's one more dish to wash. Instead, we're upgrading our cutting board to this humungous Man Board ($150). Sexist name aside, this bad boy (man?) boasts 18" x 24" of cutting space.
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- Turkey Hits Its Shot
- Shades Of Turkey In China
- Let The Festivals Begin!
- Let The Roses Bloom
- Defterdarburnu As It Once Was
- Second Stop: Clay
- Art In Elazığ
- Classical Music On The Golden Horn
- Munich Loves You
- Forever Young, May 19
- Sultan Of Land And Sea
- The Work Of The Waqfs
- The World Is Speaking Turkish!
- Straddling Two Continents
- The Film Is About To Begin!
- Exhibitions Worth Seeing
- Hot Shopping In The North
- Redbud Time In Istanbul
- White Legacy In The Aegean
- The Conjunction Of Three Continents
- Romans Of Everyday Life
- A Master Remembered
- Shadow Of Istanbul Falls On Luxembourg
- Semih Sayginer's Ho Chi Minh City
- A Legend That Came From The Sea
- Be A World Local
- Africa In Five Questions
Proud 80 Years
Every individual, person, and institution that provides a contribution to a country's economy, however small it may be, is valuable. As such, a country's airline industry is precious in its entirety—its flag-carrier airline, however, is of distinct importance.
A flag carrier is its country's pride. It is the ambassador, agent, power, and prestige of its country in every place it goes. Even its smallest victory delights everyone in its country; likewise, any sort of loss or setback saddens the whole country because the country has embraced that company—like the flag, that company belongs to everyone.
Turkey's flag carrier is Turkish Airlines, which is celebrating its eightieth anniversary this year. It was brought to life as part of a number of projects to rebuild a country that, because of war, had little in the way of roads to walk on, even. Airplanes had been used before in Turkey, during the Ottoman era, for military purposes, as they were in other countries. When World War I was lost, the aviators assembled at Konya Aeronautical Station to take part in the Turkish War of Independence—and indeed, they served at the front when the day came.
Independence and Rebuilding
After the Turkish War of Independence ended victoriously, another challenge arose—the devastated country had to be rebuilt quickly. The Republican administration, believing that the existence of a transportation network was a precondition to economic development, launched an all-out, long-term investment process in roads, rail, maritime travel, and air travel.
In 1925, the Turkish Airplane Society, the kernel of civil aviation, was founded at the behest of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and started becoming involved in a number of activities. Also in 1925, an important development occurred in aircraft manufacturing, with the setting up of TOMTAŞ—Turkish Aircraft, Automobiles, and Engines, Inc.
Civil aviation was gaining worldwide importance at this time. The young Republic of Turkey, aiming not to be left out of these developments, created the State Airlines Administration on May 20, 1933. This institution, which would later be renamed Turkish Airlines, initially had a fleet of five aircraft—two Junkers, two King Birds, and one ATH-9, which gave a total seating capacity of twenty-eight. The fleet was flown by seven pilots with the support of seventeen other personnel—eight engineers, eight officers, and one radio operator. The flights followed an Istanbul–Eskişehir–Ankara route, but passenger volume was not reaching desired levels. This enterprise, which was survived thanks to the sacrifices of the state and its employees under the conditions of the time, took on the name of Public Directorate of State Airlines in 1939.
1955... Turkish Airlines
The State Airlines Administration was renamed the name Turkish Airlines, Inc. on May 21, 1955. A number of figures from the press joined as founding partners. By 1958, the company had twenty-eight airplanes and had started expanding worldwide. The maintenance and repairs of the aircraft were being done in Yeşilköy, too. Significant investments were made in ground services and sales offices were opened in many provinces. In 1967, the fleet was fully modernized with the arrival of jet aircraft.
Fortieth Year
Exactly forty years ago, when it celebrated its fortieth anniversary in 1973, Turkish Airlines had twenty-six aircraft and a total of 3,195 seats. Having been founded with twenty-four employees, the company now employed 4,437. That year, all propeller planes in the fleet were decommissioned, leaving only jet-engine planes. Also in this era, communications with many sales offices abroad were shifted to an online system and sales staff was put through training. The maintenance and repair workshop received certification demonstrating its compliance with international standards.
Eightieth Year
Everything is just as you see it. Today, Turkish Airlines is a global company that flies to 222 cities around the world with its fleet of 227 airplanes. Its sheer capacity aside, it is an airline that maintains the quality of its products and services at top-notch levels. It is the airline that was voted "Europe's Best Airline" in 2011 and 2012 and that has signed sponsorship agreements with the world's most famous sports clubs and organizations. As it expands its international operations with membership in Star Alliance, the world's most reputable airline alliance, it continues to lead the way for Turkish civil aviation through various partnerships and investments at home. Besides transporting passengers, the company strides confidently toward its targets for 2023—the centennial of the Republic of Turkey—with roles it has undertaken in such critical aviation-industry fields as pilot training at its flight academy to aircraft maintenance and repairs at Turkish Technic, Inc.
The aviation industry is by its nature sensitive to the negative effects of economic and political crises in the world and international conflicts, as well as fluctuations in oil and currency prices—and it has no ability to interfere with these. Turkish Airlines, however, today possesses the ability to brush off such effects.
As the Turkish Airlines family, we believe in the greatness of the flag we carry, and we want to show the entire world that it is a symbol of trust and friendship.


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There has been a recent steady increase in new player registrations to Darkfall and this has inspired our latest spotlight article:
There's a post by a new player we'd like to point out to you, it's a good read for players new and old.
We also received a spotlight suggestion about a clan called "NEW" designed to help out new players. While we'll usually not spotlight clans, this initiative seems to transcend clan politics and is geared towards helping new players find their way in Darkfall.


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A host of names from the film, television and sporting worlds appear in a promotional video for the royal's Invictus Games.
14:32, UK, Friday 30 May 2014
Daniel Craig, Tom Hardy and Will.i.am are just a few of the celebrity faces supporting Prince Harry's Invictus Games.
The stars join British sporting and Olympic heroes as well as injured servicemen and women in an online promotional video for the event.
Louis Smith and Ricky Hatton are joined by Joanna Lumley and Stephen Fry to recite lines from William Ernest Henley's poem Invictus.
Due to take place in London from September 10-14, the Invictus Games are designed to support wounded military personnel.
Around 400 wounded servicemen and women will take part in the games, with some activities being held at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.
Prince Harry used his first ever tweet to promote the games: "Hope everyone will get behind #invictusgames. Great opportunity to support and thank the men and women who have given so much. Harry."
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Benefits of Baltic Amber
We have all seen them. You know, the cute little babies with the beaded necklaces. It seems that no matter where you look, everyone has their babies wearing Baltic Amber teething necklaces. Many adults wear them too. While everyone is wearing them, and even seeking them out, is there any real benefit to wearing amber? Let me answer that question for you…..YES!! ABSOLUTELY!!
Baltic Amber comes from Northern Europe and is collected in the Baltic Sea. It naturally is less dense than salt water, so it will float, making it easy to gather. Amber is a fossilized tree resin that takes millions of years to form. It comes in colors of cognac, honey, green, lemon, golden, and butterscotch.
Amber gets its healing properties from the succinic acid, also known as butanedioic acid. Baltic amber contains 3-8% succinic acid. When amber is worn close to the skin, it warms up. Once warm, it releases the succinic acid onto the skin where it is absorbed. The acid is found naturally in our bodies. Studies have shown that the acid is used to reduce pain associated to headaches, arthritis, and dental discomforts. (This is why so many use it for teething babies) Succinic acid also boosts the immune system to speed up healing by oxidation, protect from infection by fighting free radicals, restores energy, strengthens endocrine systems, helps with congestion, and reduces anxiety. The acid is even available in pill form as a dietary supplement. Did I mention that succinic acid was scientifically proven by Nobel-prize winner Robert Koch? However, you don't have to take my word for it. "Google It" yourself!
Like everything else, nothing works 100% of the time for everyone. Different people have different sensitivities to things. Your personal results will depend on diet, allergies, and stimulations in your environment. However, I can personally say that I have used it on my one year old, and he has NEVER had to wear a bib due to drooling. I must say that it works for him.
I know there are a lot of fakes out there. While I would like to believe that no one would dare to take advantage of anyone else, I know that is not a reality. You can test the amber yourself for authenticity. One way is to do the "burn test". Amber will not melt when heated, and will not produce the plastic smell. The flame almost just smolders and has a weird woodsy smell. Another way to test, and it will not harm any of the real beads, is to use 100% acetone. Take a cotton swab, put acetone on it, and rub the amber. No residue should come off. If it is fake, the swab will turn yellow. Finally, you can take salt water (two parts salt to one part water) and drop the beads in it. The beads should float if it is real amber. I personally only buy my beads from Lithuania and randomly batch test each shipment as I am beading the necklaces.
So now you know the facts on Baltic amber, are you ready to try it for you or for you children? You can go here and order it online with free shipping. Many specialty stores and baby boutiques offer these as well.


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I set up some simple 10×50 binoculars on my tripod, and after a tiny bit of fiddling, out pops the transit in progress from the other end, projected on to the back of an envelope! (The envelope was helpfully held still by a friend so that I could take the photo.) (Click for larger view.)
This is exciting to see… especially since it won't be seen again from earth for over 100 years…(See earlier post for more.) Picture to the right shows the setup.
On this day on Asymptotia...
- Honest Time Travel? - 2014
- 100th Birthday Bash! - 2013
- Maybe one of the best emails yet? - 2013
- Organized Skepticism - 2010
- Categorically Not! - Ambiguity - 2008


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A 16-year-old was shot early Sunday morning while walking to a friend's home in Bibb County – and investigators are trying to determine who shot him and why.
The shooting happened shortly before 1:40 a.m. near Nesbit Road and Bonnie Avenue, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said 16-year-old Keontrey Bonner, of Macon, was walking to a friend's house on Bobby Jones Street when someone shot him in the left leg.
It's unclear if the teen ever made it to that particular friend's house, but officials said he was transported to the hospital by his friends for treatment. It was also unclear if the teen was walking alone when he was shot.
Detectives have not released any details regarding the circumstances of the shooting or a possible motive. And they said they have no description of the suspect. The teen was in stable condition late Sunday afternoon, the sheriff's spokesman Lt. Sean DeFoe said.
Anyone with any information in reference to this shooting is asked to contact the Bibb Sheriff's Office at (478) 751-7500, and leave a message for an "on-call" investigator or call Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at (877) 682-7463.
A man accused of sexually assaulting his children's teenage babysitter as well as her older sister was apprehended in Mexico four years after he disappeared.
In 2010, Kenneth Dustin Grant failed to appear on charges of aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, child molestation and sexual exploitation of children, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. He was located by the joint efforts of the sheriff's office and U.S. Marshals Service deputies in Guadalajara, Mexico where he had been living under a false name, according to the sheriff's office.
The officers were able to utilize tips and information that they obtained after Grant's case was aired on America's Most Wanted, officials said.
The case began in November, 2008, when Grant had a friend's teenage daughter babysit his young children, deputies said. Investigators said Grant allegedly drugged and assaulted the teenage girl, and photographed the incident. During the investigation, detectives said they found photographs of a similar assault on the teenage girl's older sister as well as photographs of other young girls. They did not say how many.
Grant was indicted in October, 2009 and posted a $75,000 bond in January 2010, officials said. In September 2010, Grant failed to show up for a court hearing and his ankle bracelet was located in Lake Lanier with signs of tampering.
Grant was taken into custody in Mexico and later flown to Los Angeles where the extradition process to get him back to Georgia has begun, officials said.


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Fascism, I was told in Government class, is a type of government led by a dictator, having complete powers, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and, often, racism.
When I checked through the implications of having a man in position of power in Nigeria exercise such a magnitude of power, I cringe with fear running through my heart.
I have been watching political developments in my beloved country in the last few months, and when properly conceptualized, I feel, very strongly, too, that elements of fascism are creeping gradually into the governance of this nation.
Initially, I didn't want to believe my hunch, because the noise was being made by the opposition political parties, who are naturally married to noise-making in the name of drawing attention to themselves and creating the impression that the government of the day is oppressing them.
However, I had no option but to believe that, surely, fascism is creeping into the nation's government when following the harassment of the speaker, Aminu Tambuwal by military men in Kaduna exactly a week ago today.
The news went viral last Monday on social media that soldiers, acting on "Orders from Above", stopped the speaker's official convoy and insisted that the person and car of the speaker must be searched for possible concealment of weapons or items forbidden by law.
Tambuwal, who was a keynote speaker at a function, had his convoy stopped by soldiers on duty at the 17 Hotel, venue of the International Conference on Security and Development: Challenges of Pastoralism in West and Central Africa", contrary to protocol, while other invited guests were allowed to drive in without molestation.
Some security details attached to Tambuwal, comprising of policemen and men of the DSS, kicked against the development but the soldiers insisted that they were acting on "orders from above."
Angered by the development, Tambuwal reportedly stormed out of the car and trekked to the venue, a few metres away.
Expectedly, members of the House of Representatives put aside party loyalty and formed a common ground in their condemnation of the harassment of the Speaker of the parliament, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, by security operatives when the issue came up for discussion last Wednesday.
Immediately the plenary was declared open and a letter from the President read after the opening remarks made by the Speaker, a motion was moved to introduce the matter of the harassment of the Speaker, and a motion moved for the House to dissolve into executive session.
The parliamentarians at the close-door session, were miffed by the action of the security men who insisted on searching the official vehicle of the Speaker before allowing him into the venue of a seminar, insisting that it was wrong of them to insist on committing the "crime" even when the speaker identified himself.
According to one of the parliamentarians who attended the close door meeting, members at the executive session were angry that the constitutionally guaranteed respects the parliament enjoys is being tampered with, and are worried that some form of fascism is creeping into the nation's democracy.
Members were afraid that if the matter was not tackled, the perpetrators might be emboldened to make an attempt on the life of the Speaker and it might be too late to reverse it if he's killed under any guise.
Members, in their argument, drew attention to the fate suffered by Governors Rotimi Amaechi of River State, Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State and Murtala Nyako of Adamawa, who at different times, suffered one form of harassment or the other with security men insisting they were acting based on "Order from Above".
The source disclosed further that members were united in the rejection of the apology letter tendered by the NSA to the Speaker and insisted that the matter ought to be dragged before the National Security Council as it was an infraction taken too far.
The House in plenary after the executive session, did not disclose officially what was discussed but merely said the House Committees on Defence, Army, Police, interior as well as Public Safety have been mandated to investigated the issue and report back to the House within one week.
Tambuwal, speaking after the House reverted to plenary, explained that the matter at stake goes beyond his person adding that though, he as an individual is not above the law, the office of the Speaker ought to be respected.
He disclosed that he has always been on the side of the law and saw no reason why anyone will disrespect the office of the Speaker of the parliament which is expected to enjoy some privilege and protocol from the soldiers who are paid by tax payers.
"I subjected myself to thorough search by ground staff of Air France about two weeks ago when I travelled to Paris as an individual and not Speaker of the House of Representatives. I was frisked and my luggage searched.
"But I also remember that when I travel on official duty, I enjoy some form of protocol and benefits as I always get treated with respect as an official of the Nigerian Government.
"This was lacking in Kaduna on Monday. However, no one should have the impression that we are trying to say we are above the law, no, the issue here is about respect for the institution of the parliament and not the person of Aminu Tambuwal."
I took a look into the whole scenario and came to the conclusion that some persons might be contemplating making a "monster" out of the image of the president. But I also had another impression that the presidency might be enjoying the humiliation being meted out to "enemies".
It is not a secret that Tambuwal and the presidency are having a cat and mouse relationship. Same is also extended to the leadership of PDP who are tactically keeping Tambuwal at arms length.
Both Tambuwal and members of the PDP leadership will understand me better on this assertion. Whatever grouse anyone might have with Tambuwal, I don't want to be involved in the game, but I want to insist that the office of the Speaker should be respected under whatever guise. If a constitutionally recognized office is so debased by soldiers who should respect all authorities so demanded, I think something is definitely wrong.
If what happened to Tambuwal is not an indication of Fascism in the making, then, I think I need to dust my books and read once again how fascism should be defined.
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The 787 Area Code (or Area Code 787) is located in the state of PR. Area Code 787 is one of the 269 3-digit telephone area codes in the USA. It covers roughly 20 unique phone numbers and 23 individuals near the city of San Juan
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Most numbers within Area Code 787 are located in the following cities: San Juan, Arecibo, Ponce, Caguas, Guayama, Cayey, Humacao, Trujillo Alto, Carolina, Guaynabo, Bayamon, Toa Baja, Naranjito, Anasco, Aguada, Cabo Rojo, Canovanas, Juana Diaz, Camuy, San German, Mayaguez, Yabucoa, Yauco, Vega Alta, Arroyo, Catano, Dorado, San Sebastian, Quebradillas, Guayanilla, Rio Grande, Manati, Vega Baja, Luquillo, Morovis, Cidra, Fajardo, Jayuya, Rapid City, Naguabo, Coamo, Salinas, Gurabo, Ceiba, Toa Alta, Moca, Santa Isabel, Juncos, Lares, Guanica, Mitchell, Isabela, Barceloneta, Ciales, Corozal, Comerio, Barranquitas, San Lorenzo, Las Piedras, Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Vieques, Culebra, Dallas, Sabana Grande, Lajas, Utuado, Aguadilla, Florida, Rincon, Las Marias, Adjuntas, Penuelas, Maricao, Villalba, Hormigueros, Aguirre, Maunabo, Orocovis.
Time Zone & Current Time
The 787 area code lies within the Atlantic Standard Time (or AST). The current time in Atlantic Standard Time is 12:47 AM on 06/25/2016.
Population Demographics
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San Juan, Arecibo, Ponce, Caguas, Guayama, Cayey, Humacao and Trujillo Alto
About San Juan, PR
San Juan (saŋ ˈxwan, Saint John; ), officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista (Municipality of the Capital City, Saint John the Baptist), is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46nd-largest city under the jurisdiction of the United States. San Juan was founded by Spanish colonists in 1521, who called it Ciudad de Puerto Rico ("Rich Port City"). Puerto Rico's capital is the second oldest European-established city in the Americas, after Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. Several historical buildings are located in San Juan; among the most notable are the city's former defensive forts, Fort San Felipe del Morro and Fort San Cristóbal, and La Fortaleza, the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the Americas. Today, San Juan is one of Puerto Rico's most important seaports, and is the island's manufacturingdate=July 2010, financial, cultural, and tourism center. The population of the Metropolitan Statistical Area, including San Juan and the municipalities of Bayamón, Guaynabo, Cataño, Canóvanas, Caguas, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Carolina and Trujillo Alto, is about 2 million inhabitants; thus, about half the population of Puerto Rico now lives and works in this area. San Juan is also a principal city of the San Juan-Caguas-Fajardo Combined Statistical Area. The city has been the host of numerous important events within the sports community, including the 1979 Pan American Games, 1966 Central American and Caribbean Games, 2006 and 2009 World Baseball Classics, the Caribbean Series and the Special Olympics and MLB San Juan Series in 2010.
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The 1993 National Plan?
The National HAB Plan (Marine Biotoxins and Harmful Algae: A National Plan)
was drafted in 1993 and has served as the guiding document for the US HAB program
over the last decade. The plan, a product of a workshop convened the previous
year in Charleston, SC, identified 28 major impediments to understanding and
mitigating the impacts of HABs. These impediments were condensed into 8 specific
objectives to address the comprehensive goal of "Effective management
of fisheries, public health, and ecosystem problems related to marine biotoxins
and harmful algae."
Much of the work that has addressed these objectives was sponsored through
the multi-Federal agency research program ECOHAB (Ecology and Oceanography of
Harmful Algal Blooms), as well as established programs in NOAA's NOS (MERHAB),
NOAA's OAR (Sea Grant), EPA (STAR Program), CDC, NIEHS, and USDA. These
programs have fueled a substantial increase in our knowledge about many HAB
taxa that occur in the U.S., associated environmental conditions that regulate
their growth and alter their physiology, general ecology, toxin production and
impact, and roles in ecosystem dynamics and potential impacts on human health.
After a decade and substantial resource investment through Federal and state
programs, it is time to re-examine the National Plan to assess what has been
accomplished and what work is required in the future. Additionally, the decade's
research, monitoring, and outreach efforts have resulted in the elucidation
of several overlooked areas in the initial Plan and, therefore, revision of
the Plan is warranted.
Developing the New National Plan
A National Plan Steering Committee has been charged to work with the Ecological
Society of America to develop a National Plan for Algal Toxins and Harmful Algal
Blooms with a purpose to provide the consensus of the U.S. scientific and management
community of impediments to harmful algae research and a vision for the next
decade that serves as a framework for initiatives to promote effective management
of fisheries, protected species, coastal resources, and public health on issues
involving harmful algal blooms.
The intent of the National Plan Steering Committee is to maintain the utmost
of transparency in the process of developing the revised plan and in providing
opportunities for the community to provide the critical input necessary to develop
a Plan that reflects the view of the harmful algal bloom community. Several
steps have been taken to ensure the broadest input in the process:
The Revised National Plan
The 2003 National Plan for Algal Toxins and Harmful Algal Blooms will be completed
and available in summer of 2004. The plan will be used to inform the U.S. Congress,
State and County legislators, and the public on benefits from Federal investment
in HAB research to date. It will also present the community consensus description
of major areas needing future investment which will guide existing Federal research
programs and contribute to the development of new initiatives. The Plan will
be available from ESA upon request and will also be posted on line by the NOAA
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The Honolulu-based liner carrier will launch its South Pacific Express service in August, which will transport U.S. West Coast cargo transshipped at Honolulu to Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga and Fiji.
The French ocean carrier said it intends to have Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines delisted from the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange as it pushes forward to acquire all of the shipping company's shares.
A new port navigation system consisting of 12 off-shore buoys and two land-based range markers, will allow for night time operations at the Liberian port for the first time in three decades, APM Terminals said in a statement.
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Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero said one of the items that has been on his agenda since becoming chairman in 2013 is to have a better funded and better resourced Federal Maritime Commission.
Peter Friedmann accused container lines of bungling the International Maritime Organization's new container weight verification requirement, and said some now realize they face high internal costs unless they offer a more flexible approach.
An American Shipper report released Tuesday found that nearly three-quarters of shippers and forwarders believe they will have containers held when the new verified gross mass mandate kicks in July 1.


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Martin McLaughlin
Barrington Hills
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Illinois Wesleyan University
Investment Manager, ASB Capital Management
Married, Kathleen Killian McLaughlin
Allison, 22
Morgan, 21
Emma, 19
Clare, 17
Elle, 9
On the Record
What experiences do you have that make you a good candidate for office?
First, I am blessed to be the proud father of 5 daughters' ages 19-6 years old and a wonderful wife Kathleen Killian McLaughlin of 21 years whose family has been in Barrington and Barrington Hills since 1969. I have enjoyed raising my children and volunteering my time working with various community athletic organizations and also I serve as a trustee at The Einstein Academy. Professionally I have owned, managed, and operated a Registered Investment Advisory Firm for many years. My primary responsibility in addition to operating a successful business is to oversee the investment of pension assets both public and private through some of the most turbulent times in history. As a named fiduciary on Police, Fire, and Municipal pension plans I have a unique background and experience working with leaders entrusted with public assets. I have had the privilege to work with individuals and boards, actuaries, and attorneys who ultimately must provide team solutions to the public. This coordination of interests and learning to work together for the common good has been invaluable. My primary role has been to provide sound planning and leadership in execution of complex strategies. Communicating difficult issues in a direct concise way to clients and individuals is an excellent primer for what I believe is currently needed in Barrington Hills. Listening well, understanding our neighbors concerns, and addressing them in an open direct and efficient manner is what is required to unite our community. I look forward to serving the community and would be honored and humbled to receive my neighbors vote on April 9th.
What are your top two or three priorities if elected?
1) Lowering the tax burden on our neighbors and reducing Village spending. 2) Strengthening our fiscal position which will be our best defense against challenges to our unique community, our equestrian heritage, and our 5 acre zoning. 3) Uniting our neighbors and acting as conduit for improved dialog with our Village leaders.
Would you support freezing your taxing district's levy until housing prices rebound? Why or why not?
As our Village spending has almost doubled in the last ten years and our home values have decreased recently I would be in favor of lowering the levy. Freezing the levy is not sufficient.
What one decision by the village board do you most disagree with and why?
I disagree with the Boards recent decision to move public comment to the end of Village meetings also I disagree with the new restrictions on dialog as board members are not required to respond or interact with residents during the comments but rather can respond at the next scheduled meeting if they so choose. We need more communication and open dialogue with Village officials not less. Web sites and letters are important but we are a small UNIQUE community not just in our geography of open spaces but in the way that we can and should be able to interact with our municipal government. Our neighbors are intelligent, experienced, hardworking, generous, caring people and our greatest natural resource. Uniting our community to work together now and in the future toward common goals is as important as anything single item or issue is before us. Today if a resident wishes to address the village board they must attend a board session and sit through 3-4 hour meetings where issue are voted on and finally are granted the right to speak for a period of 3 minutes where the trustees are not required to engage in a dialogue. This situation deters community involvement. This is not appropriate for a community of our size and character and must change. Open communication is key to residents' satisfaction with their government. Open dialog will improve understanding of issues that are before the Village and concerns that are important to our neighbors. To that end I will propose a Town Hall meeting each quarter where residents will be invited to participate in community round table discussions. They will be announced to the community and comply with open meetings act with the goal to bring our neighbors together, air concerns, and define real time issues that can be addressed immediately if at all possible.
What was the biggest accomplishment of the board in the past year?
In my opinion allowing residents to have access to the Village board meetings through recordings and transcripts has been the biggest accomplishment.
Why should voters elect you to office?
I am interested in being elected to the position of Village President of Barrington Hills to unite our community around common goals, to protect and preserve 5 acres and open spaces, to limit and reduce spending wherever and whenever possible, to continue the equestrian traditions that make our community unique, and finally to make our leaders more responsive to our neighbors concerns and to represent our community in a civil, respectful, and honorable way.
McLaughlin's Current Race
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Hemp for Victory (1942)
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Results tagged ' Scott Richmond '
What the Hill?
The above picture pretty much perfectly describes Scott Baker's first start of the season last night, as he gave up four home runs through the first four innings and didn't even come out for the fifth frame.
The Twins actually took a quick 2-0 first inning lead in the contest, but it was all downhill from that point, as Scott Richmond and company quieted our bats (as if that is all that difficult so far this year) for the rest of the way.
That's pretty much all in terms of game summary…a complete breakdown in every aspect of the game.
-Let's just hope that Baker was off because he hasn't pitched in awhile, not because he's going back to the "can't throw strikes" Scotty-Boy of a few seasons ago.
-The Luis Ayala/R.A. Dickey experiment, just a week into it's existence, has proven to be a complete failure. Yet, Duensing was the one sent down to the minors when Baker came off the DL…grrr.
Preview (4-6, 4th, 1.5 GB DET and KCR): Roy Halladay (2-0, 3.86) vs. Francisco Liriano (0-2, 6.94). By all accounts Halladay should shut us down tonight, but he does throw the ball with his right (not left) hand, so at least we have a shot.
Earning His Stripes
I imagine that just seeing this picture brings up the gag reflex in most Chicago White Sox fans. Not because they hate Joe Crede, but for exactly the opposite reason…they let him get away. Until Crede landed with the Twins, I had no idea he was so revered by the ChiSox and their fans. It would probably be like Torii Hunter roaming the outfield at U.S. Cellular Field, to put things into perspective.
Until last night, Joe Crede had contributed some very nice plays at the hot corner (something not seen when Brian Buscher was at the same post last year) but not much offensively. Maybe he's just a slow starter, or maybe he was pressing to try and impress his new club, but the hits just weren't falling in for him. However, he bailed his new club out of a game last night that could have been an incredibly demoralizing loss.
Glen Perkins (8 IP, 7 H, 2 ER) turned in another gem of a performance, but the Twins could only muster two runs of their own (hits from Morneau and Redmond) in the required nine, sending the contest into extras.
In the bottom of the eleventh inning, Joe Crede came to the plate with Morneau on first and two outs. The game had not been going well for New Joe up to that point, as he had ground into a pitcher-home-first double play to squash a potentially huge rally in the sixth, then struck out in the home half of the ninth.
This time, though, Crede smacked a ball deep to straight-away CF that hit the base of the wall and allowed Morneau to touch three more bases for the "W". Crede was mobbed by teammates as he ran in from second base, and his "initiation" into the Minnesota Twins family had begun.
-I noticed that only 15,000 fans attended Tuesday night's game. To me, this seems really poor. I know it was a Tuesday night against a team that has zero drawing power, but c'mon…15,000?
-I also have to give Jesse Crain credit for pitching two nice innings (the 10th and 11th) in picking up the victory. I get on him quite a bit, so it was nice to finally see him contribute in a positive way.
-Finally, Carlos Gomez is completely lost at the plate right now. As much as this may be called a form of heresy here in Twins Territory, I would rather see Delmon Young in the lineup at this point. Gomez is up there flailing at pitches he has no business even flinching toward.
Preview (4-5, 4th, 1.0 GB DET & KCR): Scott Richmond (0-0, 6.75) vs. Scott Baker (0-0, 0.00). Baker is making his first start of the season after elbow tightness forced him to miss his scheduled Opening Day assignment. Baker was our most consistent pitcher down the stretch last season and has the stuff to be a bona fide staff ace, provided he can make it through 6+ innings on a regular basis.


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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County coroner's office has issued subpoenas for medical and pharmacy records from Whitney Houston's doctors and medical providers, which is standard procedure in such investigations, an official said.
Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said the request is made in virtually all death investigations because it can shed additional light on how people died and whether they had any serious medical conditions.
"We've already contacted a number of doctors with requests for records," he said.
Winter said that at this point, there is nothing unusual about how his office is proceeding with the Houston death investigation and that requests for medical records are requested through subpoenas.
"If somebody even dies in a crash, a blunt force trauma, we will still take medical issues into account," he said.
"Anything helps."
Investigators found several bottles of prescription medication in the Beverly Hills hotel room where Houston died Saturday, although Winter has said they weren't an unusually large number. Detectives have declined to disclose which medications were seized.
Authorities said an autopsy found no indications of foul play or obvious signs of trauma on Houston. She was underwater and apparently unconscious when she was pulled from a bathtub, officials said.
It could be weeks before the coroner's office completes toxicology tests to establish the cause of death.
In a statement Wednesday, Bobby Brown says daughter Bobbi Kristina is doing "much better" after being hospitalized following the death of her mother.
The 18-year-old woman was taken to a Los Angeles hospital Sunday after Houston's death the day before.
A source close to the family who spoke on condition of anonymity previously told The Associated Press she was treated and released for stress and anxiety.
Brown, the former husband of Houston, said the family is providing "love and support" to Bobbi Kristina and pleaded for privacy. He says she's still dealing with the tragedy and "would prefer to do it outside the public eye."
Bobbi Kristina is Houston's only child.
Houston died just hours before she was scheduled to perform at producer Clive Davis' pre-Grammy Awards bash. Her family plans a private church service in her hometown of Newark, N.J.
Houston, a sensation from her first, eponymous album in 1985, was one of the world's best-selling artists from the mid-1980s to the late 1990s, turning out such hits as "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," "How Will I Know," "The Greatest Love of All" and "I Will Always Love You." But as she struggled with drugs, her majestic voice became raspy, and she couldn't hit the high notes.


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A vital piece of the parking enforcement program is to identify vehicles that are unknown in the campus parking system or have received repeated parking citations. A "boot" list shall be maintained in the Public Safety Office, to include the switchboard, at all times. When a vehicle is placed on the boot list and Mount Mercy has a record of the owner of the vehicle, a notice that the vehicle is on the boot list will be sent to the owner by U.S. Mail at the last known address of the owner. All safety assistants are expected to actively search for vehicles on the list during their assigned shift. If located on university property, a vehicle on the list may have a vehicle immobilizer or "boot" placed on its tire until the person responsible for the vehicle has resolved all parking violations. Vehicles on the boot list may be booted at any time including on the weekends. The weekend is defined as after 4:30 pm on Friday until 8 am Monday.
When the boot is placed on the vehicle, a bright orange notice will be placed on the windshield to notify the drive/owner of the boot placement. Damage or theft of a boot will be billed to the violator. Removal of the boot by the Department of Public Safety is contingent on payment of all outstanding fines, payment of a boot removal fee and receipt of valid Mount Mercy University parking registration. The Vice President for Administrative, Enrollment and Student Services or the Director of Public Safety may authorize the removal of a vehicle immobilizer based on extraordinary circumstances.
Unknown Owner: A vehicle which does not carry a valid Mount Mercy parking registration and has received 3 or more unpaid parking citations which have not been addressed or appealed will be booted. The Public Safety Office will determine when a vehicle should be booted and update the boot list.
You can view, pay or appeal fines online.
All fines are collected by the Business Office between the hours of 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. The receipt for payment provided by the Business Office must be provided to the Department of Public Safety prior to removal of the boot.
If a vehicle is booted after hours or on the weekend and the Business Office is closed the Public Safety Department may accept payment to remove the boot providing the following guidelines are followed:
Cash Payments: If a payment is made in cash the following procedure will be followed:
The Vice President for Enrollment and Student Life or the Director of Public Safety reserves the right to tow any vehicle on Mount Mercy University property when the towing is reasonably necessary to protect Mount Mercy property or promote safety. Vehicles of repeat violators of Mount Mercy regulations with unresolved violations may also be towed. Owners or operators of the vehicle that is towed are responsible for all towing costs.


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Meet Jim Harbaugh
Stanford, Calif. - Stanford University officially introduced Jim Harbaugh as its new head football coach and Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football on Tuesday at a press conference held at Kissick Auditorium inside the Arrillaga Family Sports Center on the Stanford campus.
"I was very happy we were able to recruit Jim Harbaugh to come to Stanford University," said Bob Bowlsby, The Jaquish & Kenninger Director of Athletics at Stanford. "I think he is an extraordinary fit at our University. He certainly values the convergence of world class athletics and world class academics, and I think he will do an extraordinary job of representing our University as the head football coach in the years ahead."
"It is a pleasure, privilege, honor and blessing to accept the opportunity to be Stanford University's next head football coach", commented Harbaugh. "Now, I dedicate my life's work to building the foundation here at Stanford University, the foundation that will lead to great success down the road as well as continue the tradition and restore the legacy that Stanford rightfully has in college football."
"I thank Bob Bowlsby for putting his trust in me to lead the Stanford University football program," Harbaugh continued. "I vow I will attack this endeavor with enthusiasm unknown to mankind."
Harbaugh has spent the last three seasons (2004-06) as the head coach at the University of San Diego, leading the Toreros to Division I-AA Mid-Major national titles each of the past two campaigns. He posted an impressive three-year overall record of 29-6 (.829) at San Diego, including 11-1 campaigns each of the past two years that also included a school record 18-game win streak over the period and two Pioneer Football League championships.
He played for five teams over 15 seasons (1987-2001) as a quarterback in the National Football League after entering the NFL as a first round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1987. He also saw NFL action with the Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers and Carolina Panthers. Harbaugh's professional playing career was highlighted by his 1995 season when he led Indianapolis to the AFC Championship game while earning AFC Offensive Player of the Year and NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors during a Pro Bowl campaign. He was also the runner-up for the NFL's Most Valuable Player honor in 1995 and the league's top-rated passer.
Harbaugh's most statistically successful NFL season came in 1991 when he passed for a career-best 3,121 yards and led Chicago to an NFC Wild Card game. He also led the Bears to an NFC Division playoff contest after winning an NFC Wild Card game in 1990.
He passed for 26,288 yards and 129 touchdowns during his professional tenure and ranks among the NFL's all-time Top 50 in career completions (#35, 2,305), pass attempts (#39, 3,918) and passing yards (#48, 26,288). He was named to the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor in January of 2005.
Harbaugh began his coaching career while still playing in the NFL as an NCAA-certified unpaid assistant coach under his father, Jack, at Western Kentucky University for eight seasons from 1994-2001. Serving as an offensive consultant, Jim scouted and recruited high school student-athletes throughout several states including Florida, Indiana and Illinois. He was involved in recruiting 17 players on WKU's 2002 Division I-AA National Championship team. His dad was a football coach for 41 years, including 14 seasons as the head coach at Western Kentucky. His brother, John, is currently the special teams coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles and in his ninth year with the organization; and his brother-in-law, Tom Crean, is in his eighth campaign as the men's basketball head coach at Marquette University.
Harbaugh also spent two seasons (2002-03) as the quarterbacks coach for the Oakland Raiders with the team reaching the Super Bowl in his first campaign.
He played collegiate football at the University of Michigan and led the Wolverines to three bowl games as a starting quarterback from 1984-86. As a senior in 1986, he guided Michigan to an appearance in the Rose Bowl while earning All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year honors, and finishing third in the Heisman Trophy balloting. His 1985 Wolverine team added a Fiesta Bowl victory and ended the season ranked second in the national polls. He quarterbacked Michigan to a 21-3-1 overall record while starting all 25 contests in his final two collegiate campaigns.
Harbaugh has local ties to Stanford with his father spending two seasons (1980-81) as the school's defensive coordinator and Jim playing two years of prep football at nearby Palo Alto High School before graduating in 1982. Harbaugh is also co-owner of Panther Racing in the Indy Racing League. His team won the 2001 and 2002 IRL championship. In addition, he has been very active in community service ventures including the Harbaugh Hill Foundation, the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children (Indiana University), Western Kentucky University, the Jim Harbaugh Foundation, the Uhlich's Children's Home and the Children's Miracle Network.
He has three children: sons Jay (born June 14, 1989) and James, Jr. (born September 4, 1996), and daughter Grace (born June 27, 2000).
Full Name: James Joseph "Jim" Harbaugh
Birthdate: December 23, 1963
Place of Birth: Toledo, OH
High School: Palo Alto High School, 1982
College: Michigan, B.A., Communications, 1986
NFL Draft: 1987/Chicago Bears/1st Round (26th overall pick)
NFL Playing Career: 1987-2001 (Chicago, Indianapolis, Baltimore, San Diego, Carolina)
Children: Jay (born June 14, 1989); James, Jr. (born September 4, 1996); Grace (born June 27, 2000)
University of San Diego - Head Coach (2004-06)
2006: 11-1 (Division I-AA Mid Major National Champions, Pioneer Football League Champions)
2005: 11-1 (Division I-AA Mid Major National Champions, Pioneer Football League Champions)
2004: 7-4
Overall Head Coaching Record: 29-6
Oakland Raiders - Quarterbacks Coach (2002-03)
Oakland reached the 2003 Super Bowl following the 2002 campaign
Western Kentucky - Assistant Coach (1994-2001)
Served as an NCAA-certified unpaid assistant for his father Jack for eight seasons while still playing in the NFL
Played for 15 NFL seasons with five different teams, racking up 26,288 passing yards and 129 touchdowns while completing 2,905-of-3,918 passes in 177 games and 140 starts
Selected the AFC Offensive Player of the Year, NFC Comeback Player of the Year and a Pro Bowl selection in 1995 when he led the Indianapolis Colts to the AFC Championship Game
Member of the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor
Ranks among the NFL's all-time Top 50 in career completions (#35), pass attempts (#39) and passing yards (#48)
Carolina Panthers (2001)
2001: Finished his playing career by participating in six games
San Diego Chargers (1999-2000)
2000: Completed 60.9% of his passes
1999: Threw for 2761 yards (second most in his career)
Baltimore Ravens (1998)
1998: Played in 14 games in his lone season with the Ravens
Indianapolis Colts (1994-97)
1997: Threw for over 2,000 yards for the third straight campaign
1996: Led team to second straight postseason appearance and passed for his Indianapolis career-best 2,630 yards
1995: AFC Offensive Player of the Year NFC Comeback Player of the Year Pro Bowl AFC Championship Game Career-high 17 TD passes
1994: First season with Indianapolis
Chicago Bears (1987-93)
1993: Posted fourth straight season with over 2,000 passing yards in his seventh and final campaign in Chicago
1992: Played in all 16 regular season games for the second consecutive season
1991: Career-high 3,121 yards in the air and led Chicago to NFC Wild Card game after 11-5 regular season
1990: Reached a NFC Divisional playoff contest after winning Wild Card game and posting 11-5 regular season
1989: Part-time starter
1988: Third string QB behind Jim McMahon and Mike Tomczak
1987: Saw limited action as an NFL rookie after being selected in the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft
Threw for 5449 yards and 31 touchdowns in his career, while completing 387-of-620 passes
Added 12 touchdowns on the ground
Led Michigan to a 21-3-1 record as a full-time starter in final two collegiate seasons
First Michigan quarterback to ever throw for over 300 yards in a single game
1986: Led team to 11-2 record, a share of Big Ten regular season title and Rose Bowl appearance ... Third in voting for Heisman Trophy Big Ten Player of the Year First Team All-American Second-ranked quarterback in the nation in passing efficiency School record 2,729 passing yards
1985: Led team to a 10-1-1 overall record, a second-place Big Ten finish and Fiesta Bowl victory
1984: Co-led the club with five starts
1983: Saw limited action in first collegiate campaign


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Courtney Robertson is ready to share details of her feud with Trista Sutter, and she blames her for the Twitter issues. Wetpaint reports on Friday that Robertson felt attacked by Sutter on the social media network. However, Robertson insists she is not the one responsible for starting the drama and claims she has not shared negative comments about Sutter in the past.
Robertson believes Sutter is not treating her fairly, and she is not pleased with the posts the former reality star has written on her Twitter account about her. Sutter, who appeared on both "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette," continues to stay up to date on the shows and frequently mentions them online. In one of her recent posts, she points out Chris Harrison cannot be replaced as the host of the TV programs.
Robertson mentions that she had the chance to see Sutter in real life, but the meeting did not go well. Robertson felt ignored and mistreated by the other reality star, so the meeting did not improve their relationship. Unfortunately, the two women have not been able to get past the drama, and Robertson's book, "I Didn't Come Here to Make Friends: Confessions of a Reality Show Villain" has not helped the situation. She includes information about Sutter's Twitter posts along with her thoughts on other events.
Although her book is controversial, Robertson has no regrets and has been busy promoting it. She is not the first reality star to have problems with another star. Even the host, Harrison, has admitted he does not get along with all of the stars on the shows, but he has his favorites. Trista and Ryan Sutter are one of his favorite couples. Robertson's feud with the former bachelorette may actually be helping her book sales, so the drama has side effects.
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The WWE Legends and Creations Pack DLC is now available on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 for $8.99, video game publisher 2K Sports announced in a press release today obtained by Examiner.
The DLC will include former WWF Champion and recent WWE Hall of Fame inductee Bruno Sammartino, as well as legends the likes of the innovator of the DDT, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes and "Ravishing" Rick Rude.
In addition to inclusion of the legends, former WWE manager Virgil, known primarily during his time as the manager for "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, is available for free, as well as 14 new Superstar heads for use in the game's create modes.
For $20, gamers can access all three separate DLCs that include wrestlers, moves and items. Exclusive to the season pass is access to Scott Hall and Kevin Nash.
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B&B "Desiderio di Roma" (double room, max 3 people)
Size18 m²
Floor No.
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Internet/WiFi
|Via Tuscolana, 00183 Roma, Italy
|Property type
|Private room
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|A week ago
We are a mere 700m from the Basilica of San Giovanni, 800m from the park of the Via Appia Antica and a stones throw from the Aurelian Wall in a truly enviable place for you to spend your holiday period. As the metro station is a mere 40m away, the B&B helps the visitor to get to know, in comfort, all the marvels of the world capital for art and culture.
We have Adsl internet access which is free of charge.
You will find a welcoming member of staff who will be able to give you any information you require on places to visit, transport, cultural events, shopping, restaurants and night clubs. In the surrounding neighbourhood you can also find discotheques, pubs, wine bars, restaurants and gay clubs all reachable within a few minutes.
It is also possible, upon request, to provide a shuttle service to and from the Rome airports - Fiumicino or Ciampino.
Air Conditioning.
Linen change every 3 days.
Breakfast at bar included.
Free bags deposit.
Mini bar.
Maps available at reception.
The room cleaning is done every morning and change of linen every 3 days, unless a direct request.
We remind all our guests that the tax of the City of Rome is about € 3,5 per night per person.
The fee must be paid in cash at check-in.
|Price for > 2 guests
|$ 136 HKD per guest/night extra
|Maximum nights
|1 month
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We have full satisfaction stayed at B & B Domus Cinthia. The room was good and clean towels every day. The address may be clearer. The owner / host we have spoken on arrival only. The breakfast did little or nothing and hebbenbwij used across at Bar Picolo. A silly sandwich with tea or coffee, there was fortunately an extra cup of coffee yet finished. Furthermore, we are nevertheless satisfied with our stay.
Wij hebben met volle tevredenheid verbleven in het B&B Domus Cinthia. De kamer was goed en elke dag schone handdoeken. Het adres mag wel duidelijker. De eigenaar/gastheer hebben wij alleen bij aankomst gesproken. Het ontbijt stelde weinig of niets voor en hebbenbwij gebruikt aan de overkant bij Bar Picolo.
Een lullig broodje met thee of koffie, er kon gelukkig wel een extra kopje koffie nog af. Verder zijn wij toch wel tevreden over ons verblijf.
We really enjoyed the stay in this small B&B! The host Sergio is very polite, welcoming and tried to explain every question i've had about Rome. It is perfectly located near Termini Station. From here you can easily catch a bus or metro to go anywhere in Rome.
The room,bathroom and bed are small but nice and clean. Don't expect mutch from the breakfast..
Good price to stay in the middle of Rome!
A truly warm welcome, advice for our visits (thank you Andrea), a really comfortable room with good air conditioning (which is necessary to fully recover in August at night) and near the train station, bus and metro .. . could ask for more?
Un accueil véritablement chaleureux, des conseils pour nos visites( merci Andréa), une chambre vraiment confortable avec une bonne climatisation (ce qui est nécessaire en aout pour bien récupérer la nuit) et la proximité de la gare, des bus et du métro...Que demander de plus ?
We had a great time at this B&B. The room was decent and the location was great!
Very good Bed & Breakfast close to Termini Station and next to the Metro which will bring you to all the highlights of Rome. The room has everything you need (including Airco). Sergio is a very good host with enough knowledge about all the things you can do in Rome. Choice in breakfast options is not much, so we went most of the times to a cafe at the corner of the street with fresh croissants and cappuchino.
As I lived in Rome six years ago, I knew that the location of the B&B was great: walking distance to Termini, metro station Vittorio Emmanuele directly in front of the house. Perfect for a sightseeing trip!
Our room was spacious and clean. As we stayed there in early August, when temperatures were extremely high, we were more than happy to have a well-functioning air con.
The staff there is great. I traveled with a nine-year old, everyone in Domus Cynthia was very child-friendly. After we arrived, we received helpful information from the staff.
I can really recommend this place!
Everything was fine. We liked the B&B. Great for the exploration of all attractions.
If we go back to Rome, we will definitely look at this first address. The accommodation is good, rooms are clean, well-appointed, and the location is convenient. Sergio is a friendly landlord who is seldom yearn, but he's there when you need it. We can only recommend the hotel
Wenn wir wieder nach Rom fahren, werden wir uns ganz sicher zuerst diese Adresse ansehen. Die Unterkunft ist gut, die Zimmer sind sauber, ordentlich ausgestattet, und die Lage ist günstig. Sergio ist ein freundlicher Vermieter der selten zu sehne ist, aber er ist da, wenn man ihn braucht.
Wir können die Unterkunft nur empfehlen
Hello Sergio,
My wife and I, enjoyed very much the time that we spend in Rome, the room was nice and closed to every thing, we also like the restaurant next door.
Thank you very much!!!
Very good conditions, and Host was very helpful and kind. Thank for wonderful time!
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It might be easier to just call insightful songwriter Rodney Crowell the "bionic man." Because the discerning musician sees things that no one else sees, hears things that no one else hears – and writes things that no one else writes.
These few lines from "God, I'm Missing You" from Crowell's soon-to-be-released album "Tarpaper Sky" offer ample proof. "The night's down to nothing / The stars have withdrawn / The horizon splits open / That silvery dawn / The ghost of your breathing / Won't leave me alone / God, I'm missing you."
Crowell's loyal followers aren't the only ones that know of his lyrical genius. The tunesmith has had songs covered by everyone from country legends (Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, George Straight) to current country stars (Keith Urban, Tim McGraw) to rockers (Bob Seeger) to blues icons (Etta James) – even electronic artists (Royksopp).
The celebrated artist offers the latest resounding evidence of his melodic brilliance with the April 15 release of the new record. Crowell's new self-produced effort comes on the heels of the Grammy Award-winning "Old Yellow Moon," his critically acclaimed collaboration with Emmylou Harris which was also named 2013 Album of the Year by the Americana Music Association.
"Tarpaper Sky" resonates with Crowell's intensely unyielding themes – vivid characters, heartbreak, and the relentless exploration of life's lessons. The lyrics and message behind another "Tarpaper Sky" tune, the bittersweet "Long Journey Home," starkly sum up the stellar new release – "the simple life tastes sweeter now, you have no need to roam."
The newly crowned Grammy winner for Best Americana Album of the Year chatted with me recently about the new album and his intuitive musical storytelling. Even though he was fresh off of his Grammy win, Crowell wasn't about to lose his seasoned perspective.
"Well, you know, the one thing that I've learned as an artist about writing songs and making records, when I get it right for myself, generally speaking it's right for others. But by the same token, although I enjoy having won a Grammy – and the fact that there were 20 years between the last time I won a Grammy – I've long since operated under the notion that the carrot is best out in front of me. I think self-congratulation is poison (laughs)."
"It substantiates a premise that what I do and my reasons for doing it are worthwhile. And that substantiation now and again is good fuel to the fire. But we all know those logs burn rather quickly, which brings us back to the carrot metaphor."
"Enjoy the log while it's burning and the warmth that it brings for that particular time and the substantiation. People are validating why I think it's important to do this, but then it's back to work time."
Just don't expect the talented tunesmith to change his approach to songwriting because of a little recognition from the music industry. "I work from the notion that anything that I'm creating – a record, a song – if I start trying to figure out what it's gonna be before it tells me what it wants to be, then I'm putting an intellectual process ahead of a transcendental process, really."
"Creating art, it's a mystery and it's a mystical process. Now if I start thinking, 'We made this record. I wrote that song.' and then I grow fearful to do it again because of how successful or unsuccessful it was, then I'm in an intellectual process as opposed to that heartfelt, creative process. All the good stuff comes from your heart. The brain is a good editing tool and that's about it."
The perceptive songwriter may just be right, but Crowell's "good stuff" doesn't need much editing. And it's frightening to consider that his best work is yet to come. "One's masterpiece belongs in the future," he offered. "That's sort of a 'whistling past the graveyard' kind of thing. It's kind of like 'Ooooohh, my masterpiece is out there.'"
"The truth of the matter is I've made some really good records. I made a record called 'Sex and Gasoline' (2008) that I thought, 'Oh man, I've really achieved something that I've been yearning to achieve for a long, long time. And there it is. I found it! I found it! Yeah, this is good.' And it probably went as my least noticed record."
"Then I've made other records that I go, 'Oh, this is really short of what I envisioned.' And it's celebrated to the heavens (laughing). You know what? I have no control over that. The only thing I have control over is my work ethic and my willingness to stay sharp – to keep the tools of my craft sharpened enough so that wherever inspiration comes from, it might find me worthy of a good visit now and again."
"So therefore I keep working and I look at it this way. I think of Picasso. Not that I think of myself as a Picasso, but I think of the archetypal artist. I think of Guy Clark or Bob Dylan, artists that I admire."
"What they do is they get up every day and go to work. The most important thing about it is the day's work. And then if there is true information and it's really a gift, then the opus, as you call it, begins to collect itself and grow as a result of one day's work after the next. I read something that Picasso said; 'An artist's relevance must be judged by the peak and the valley.'"
From the perspective of Crowell's long-time followers, the brilliant artist has given them nothing but peaks. But much like mountains as disparate as Everest and Kilimanjaro, Crowell's works have magnificent dissimilarities. Take for instance the differences between his biggest commercial triumph "Diamonds & Dirt" and the Grammy-winning "Old Yellow Moon."
"My contribution to those two records is the place in my development as an artist. 'Diamonds & Dirt' as a younger man, my natural expression was more broad stroked. It does seem to me that the kind of inspiration that visits a younger artist tends to be more broad stroked. And the more broad stroke approach to the big love song and such things is more commercial."
"As I've paid close attention to the craft and tried to live day-to-day as an artist with appreciation for developing the craft, I've become more singular. I'd say my contribution to 'Old Yellow Moon' is I bring more singularity."
"And I'm a far better singer on 'Old Yellow Moon' than I was on 'Diamonds & Dirt, which is funny isn't it, that the more commercial of the two, I think that my abilities as a singer were somewhat lacking."
"A few years ago I became a really good singer from my perspective. And even a few more years after that, I started to really develop as a guitar player. So I'm able now to perform. As a younger recording artist, at the time of 'Diamonds & Dirt,' I needed production to get it across because of insecurity, skills that weren't fully developed."
"Now I can sit down and play the guitar and say, 'Roll tape' and we'll play a song until we get it right, and that's my record. And that's what I'm doing. I'm not interested in production. I'm interested in documenting. About 10 years ago, I started working on documenting myself as a performer more than producing records."
Crowell's soon-to-be released "Tarpaper Sky" is a shining example of his documentary skills, maintaining the glorious imperfection of the recording by using "live-to-tape" for the stellar album.
"I'm writing down 'glorious imperfection' (laughing). Good word. I am. I'm writing it down, 'glorious imperfection.' Here's what you're talking about, if I may. Playing it live like we did, getting to the headphones and playing all together. That's the record. We added a background voice here and there. We did most of the background voices as we were playing."
"What you have is performance not production. And in performance is glorious imperfection. In production, it generally winds up being perfect. Not much hair on perfection, you know what I'm saying (chuckles)?"
It's readily apparent after spending a few minutes with Crowell that much of his discerning brilliance is innate. But the celebrated artist readily admitted the influence of another recent Grammy-winner, legendary songwriter Guy Clark.
"There are a few artists who I've been drawn to that I try to import what they know. But you have to be really careful about that. I was lucky. Guy Clark was my friend and he had some years on me."
"Guy would be grumpy and scoff, people said 'Guy Clark is Rodney's mentor' and it is true. But Guy would scoff at that and say 'F**k that. I ain't nobody's mentor.' And you know, that's the way Guy is and I love that about Guy."
"But by the same token, being my friend I was able to learn from him just from osmosis. Just by paying attention. Guy wasn't gonna stop and go, 'Hey, you might want to think about this.' We would end up writing songs together and I would go, 'Oh man, he just threw out a line that most everybody around here would slit their wrists to come up with.'"
"Guy Clark is the single best self editor that I know of. He edits himself. Who's the guy who edited Hemmingway, the famous guy? I forget his name but I think it was Maxwell Perkins. And it's like Guy Clark is his own personal Maxwell Perkins."
As Crowell's loyal legions know from these lyrics from "Time To Go Inward," Clark isn't the only tunesmith to elicit a little envy from fellow songwriters. "Time to make the most of the time that I've got left / Prison bars imagined are no less solid steel / Time to go inward would you believe that I'm afraid / To stare down the barrel of the choices I have made / The ghost of bad decisions make mountains out of everything I feel."
But though he's garnered awards without end and the unquestioned respect of his professional peers, Crowell isn't ready to give up dreaming. "No, no, no. No can do (laughs). That's a big ol' metaphor. It would read well on the page but you can't sing it. No and it's not what I strive for."
"I'm not trying to stress some sort of extra dose of humility I might have because I have a real high opinion of myself (laughing), but the man who has found his work needs to ask for no other blessing."
"I've been lucky enough to find my work and I've been doing it my entire life except for a brief stint as a dishwasher and for a little while I had some odd jobs. I worked on a ranch and had a paper route and some things, but I've had the blessing of my work and I don't think I need anything else."
Truth be known brother Crowell, as long as you keep writing those straightforward tales of life and love, we won't be needing anything else either…
You can catch Crowell's outstanding live show on the following dates:
April 25 Eddie's Attic Decatur, Ga.
April 26 Holly Springs Cultural Center Holly Springs, N.C.
April 27 Jefferson Theatre Charlottesville, Va.
April 29 The Harvester Performance Center Rocky Mount, Va.
April 30 Rams Head Tavern Annapolis, Md.
May 1 The Hamilton Washington D.C.
May 2 World Café @ The Queen World Wilmington, Del.
May 5 City Winery New York, N.Y.
May 7 The Sinclair Cambridge, Mass.
May 8 Narrows Center For The Arts Fall River, Mass.
May 9 The Flying Monkey Performing Arts Plymouth, N.H.
May 10 The Opera House Boothbay Harbor, Maine
May 12 The Sportsmen's Tavern Buffalo, N.Y.
May 13 Kent Stages Kent, Ohio
May 14 Grand Valley Dale Ballroom Columbus, Ohio
May 15 20th Century Theatre Cincinnati, Ohio
May 17 Gathering In The Gap Festival Big Stone Gap, Va.
May 18 Mountain Stage Charleston, W.V.
June 14 Sounds of Texas Theatre Series Conroe, Texas


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- Address: No.39 Yanjiang North Avenue, Xihu District, Nanchang
- Tel: 0791-6738855 (Book this hotel, call 800-2682918)
- Hotel Name in Chinese: 凯莱大酒店
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Opened in 1998 and refurbished in 2005, the Gloria Grand Hotel Nanchang is strategically located in the city centre, only 25 minutes drive from Changbei Airport, 15 minutes drive from the railway station and a stone's throw away from major commercial complexes.
Gloria Grand Hotel Nanchang offers 327 well-appointed rooms and suites, each tastefully furnished to provide guests with respite, privacy and comfort. Executive accommodation is also available on the Plaza Floor. All accommodation rooms are fitted with modern in room features. The bars and restaurants play a large part in the overall appeal of the Gloria Grand Hotel, with each outlet offering Western, Asian, Chinese dishes and accompanying beverages. The Gloria Grand Hotel Nanchang has its own gym and indoor swimming pool and it is free of charge to hotel guests. Other facilities in the Health Centre include sauna, steam room, massage and a hair salon.
- Prices not include 18% service fee and tax.
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- Triple/quad occupancy may require an extra bed at extra cost $25.
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Can I Do My Taxes By Myself Even If I Have Deductions?
A person who has a high amount of deductions may not want to do their taxes on their own if they want their tax deductions to have credibility with the government. You have to find a way to gain a high amount of credibility with the government if they decide to audit your tax return. If you happen to get audited in the future, you may not want to end up deciding to do my taxes or in this case your own taxes again. The Internal Revenue can scare me into hiring a tax consultant to do my taxes.
People happen to make a lot of choices when they happen to do my taxes, or in this case their taxes. You have to watch out and make sure that online companies who are offering to do your taxes happen to do a good job while trying to figure out your tax return. A good person who happens to want to protect their money happens to find the idea of hiring a tax lawyer to be totally worth their time as they decide to do my taxes properly.
The idea of paying federal taxes is something that people have to do due to the Constitution mandating such taxation. There are a lot of people who may not be comfortable with the process of paying taxes, but the call to do my taxes is in fact something that can relieve people once their taxes actually get done. There are plenty of federal projects and aspects of day to day life that end up getting paid through your taxes. You have to be able to find a way to get your taxes done, it can help you avoid penalties.


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Which of the two methods of dta transfer trasfers data at a faster rate for smartphones and tablets? Standard Wi-Fi, or MicroSD Cards?
I wonder if it would be actually faster to access data on external storage then it would be to have the MicroSD card in my smartphone or tablet.
Currently I have a class 10 32 GB MicroSD card in my cell phone. I am looking to get the new Google Nexus tablet but it does not offer expandable internal storage. I wonder if that's really a detriment; because if Wi-Fi is faster than MicroSD, then it would matter almost none at all that you couldn't expand the storage internally.
If the case is that Wi-Fi is faster, and people caught onto this, then people could save a lot of money on lower memory ipads/iphones/ipods, tablets, and smartphones!