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BOULDER - The Pac-12 Conference television partners released broadcast and kickoff time details for several games for the 2012 season, with the biggest news affecting the University of Colorado being the Labor Day weekend game against Colorado State will revert back to Saturday, Sept. 1.
The CU-CSU game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, also known as the Cinch Jeans Rocky Mountain Showdown, was scheduled for Sunday (Sept. 2) last winter in an attempt to position it for maximum exposure on an NFL-free Sunday and a different twist on marketing the game locally. Once ESPN, FOX and the Pac-12 Networks convened to place all games on TV as per all conference contracts, FOX selected the game for Saturday broadcast on its national FX outlet. Kickoff will be at 2:00 p.m. mountain time.
"We originally partnered with CSU in moving the game to Sunday in an effort to pursue some different game day elements, and were working together to try and create an optimum experience for our fans and for the growth of the game," said CU athletic director Mike Bohn. "This is a unique development with the advent of the Pac-12 Networks and the conference's new television contracts. We are pleased to have been able to work through a difficult event with our colleagues at CSU.
"The kickoff time set for Saturday afternoon is the most traditional one for college football and we believe will be attractive to fans of both programs across the state, especially for those who plan to drive over from the Western Slope or up from the south," Bohn continued. "Both institutions are honored that FOX selected this game as its first college broadcast of the 2012 season, and the game will now be featured in over 100 million homes and reach fans of both the Buffaloes and the Rams nationwide."
"We have been in discussions for the past six months on how to provide a quality fan experience and both institutions want to also reflect support and sportsmanship for the fans, student-athletes and coaches," CSU athletic director Jack Graham said. "We're going to work extremely hard the rest of the summer to market the game on a local, regional and national basis."
With FX broadcasting the 84th meeting between the Buffaloes and Rams, it will mark the 18th straight year the game will be televised on either a national or regional basis.
The conference announced that the CU-Sacramento State game at Folsom Field on Sept. 8 will kickoff at 1 p.m. MDT and will be televised by the Pac-12 Networks. Previously announced was Colorado's Sept. 15 game at Fresno State, with the CBS Sports Network handling the broadcast with a 6 p.m. MST kickoff.
The Buffaloes now know the details of two Pac-12 Conference games: ESPN will nationally televise the Arizona State game from Folsom Field on Thursday, Oct. 11 with kickoff set for 7 p.m. MST, and the regular season finale against Utah on Friday, Nov. 23, also in Boulder, will kickoff at 1 p.m. MST with FOX to decide a week or two before whether the game will air on FOX or FX.
All remaining television game selections and start times, starting with week four (Saturday, Sept. 22) and running through the final week of the regular season will be made 12- or six-days in advance.


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What do we know about our relationship to clutter? Obviously the more we understand its affect on us - where we get stuck and what prevents us from dealing with it - will go a long way in how to manage clutter and ultimately move it out of our life.
This month's Top 10 Tips help define your relationship to clutter with strategies to help you begin detaching - emotionally and physically - from the mess.
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1. How do you define clutter? Merriam-Webster defines "clutter: to fill or cover (something) with many things." It is important to be mindful that clutter takes on a different meaning for different people. For example, a desk may have stacks of paper and therefore appear cluttered when in fact each stack is chronologically organized tax information.
2. How does clutter affect your life? Are you able to find, access, and easily put away items? Are your walkways clear in case of an emergency? Maybe your attic looks like a disorganized Goodwill Donation Center? Set an attainable goal for yourself. Decide "I want to park my car in the garage" and make it happen.
3. Mentally prepare. At some point you may face frustration and become upset. Maybe you'll feel guilty or ashamed, but as your momentum and progress increase, these negative feelings will fade.
4. Create a plan. Begin with the end in mind and figure out the easiest and most efficient way to achieve your goal. Write it down, timeline your de-clutter schedule, and figure out what supplies you will need so you are prepared for any obstacles you may face.
5. Get help. Call friends, family, or a professional organizer to help you. Don't be afraid to delegate! You can e-mail a picture of your clutter to email@example.com for a free consultation if you are unsure of where to begin.
6. What items are the most important to you and why? What would you grab in a fire? Will the memory of your mother cease to exist if you donated her old throw pillows? Perhaps you will realize you are not attached to anything but just have not gotten around to donating your unused items. Or maybe you get excited when you see a sign that says "FREE __________."
7. Do your items have a purpose? If not, ask yourself why you still have them. If an item is broken and you haven't fixed it yet, get rid of it.
8. Clothing items are especially difficult to go through due to the seasons and the sentiment. If you haven't used/worn an item in over six months, do you really think you'll get to it someday? Do you have a friend who would love to wear your old sweater hiding in the back of your closet? Donate your unused belongings. If your winter coat is torn and no longer functional, it may be time to get a new one.
9. Create a sentimental scrapbook. If you really cannot bear to part with something, take a piece of it and put it in a scrapbook.
10. Make de-cluttering a habit. Once your place is de-cluttered, make an effort to keep it that way. Maintain a de-cluttering system that works best for you and your schedule.


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TimeShift Review
publisher: Sierra
developer: Saber Interactive
genre: Action
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|ESRB rating: M
release date: Oct 30, 07
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TimeShift underwent some serious revisions throughout its development. Saber Interactive and Sierra have made improvements, both cosmetically and gameplay wise, so the game would find a place among contemporary first-person shooters. We were curious to see the how this newly perked-up TimeShift would turn out. Well, the PC version kept me busy for the last couple of days. I finished the single-player campaign, which should take most gamers about 10-12 hours to complete (less for hardcore gamers). I also took part in several multiplayer matches.
Coast is clear, oh wait...
You can't kill me! I'm the master of time!
God knows, tendencies in the games industry rarely bring about a FPS with a decent story. Publishers and developers nowadays just don't seem to invest much time and resources into that particular aspect. As a result, games simply lack a sensible plot structure, so in most cases gamers end up completely bewildered when they try to understand what's actually going on.
To cut a long story short, if you're after an exciting narrative or, heaven forefend, a plot that makes sense, you'll be mighty disappointed with TimeShift, as I was. Seriously, piecing together various plot points, hastily served to the player via perplexing cut-scenes, comes off as a rather clumsy and amateurish move by the developers. When they made a decision to scrap the old storyline (read more on that in our preview, they obviously failed to come up with anything remotely interesting.
The game pits you against a villain named Dr. Krone, who stole a unique suit that enables its wearer to travel through time. In an unsurprising move, Krone used the suit to do mean things (being a villain, and all), eventually creating an alternate reality, so you must get into the other suit (yes, there's a spare) and stop him. Without much explanation, you join the uprising and start shooting back at Krone's soldiers... and you can guess how the rest goes. Be a bad-ass, save the day. It boils down to helping the rebels fight the evil power, naturally with the aid of your special suit and its ability to manipulate time.
The TimeShift setting practically borrows concepts and design from every other game on the market, particularly first-rate shooters such as Half-Life, Halo, etc. Fair enough, it's been done before, but there's a difference between subtle similarities and a shameless rip-off. In fact, in some ways, this game seems like a carbon copy of Valve's Half-Life 2 - rebels fighting against a superior malevolent ruler and soldiers who act suspiciously like the Combine (beating up citizens and whatnot). During the first portion of the game, Krone, the main bad guy, speaks to citizens via huge screens placed throughout the city, pretty much the same way Dr. Wallace Breen did in HL2. Hell, they've even equipped the main character with a deadly crossbow, similar to what Gordon wields in HL2 - the only variation being that the ammo explodes after hitting its target.
When it comes to weapons, there isn't much to be excited about with this one. The game presents the usual mix of short-range and long-range weaponry; from the standard shotgun, to the rifle, rocket launcher, hand grenades, sniper rifles, and so on. By using my nifty time abilities, it was easy to pass through most areas armed with nothing but a shotgun and the mentioned crossbow.
Okay, negative points aside, I cannot deny that TimeShift had its cool moments. Admittedly, to slow, stop or reverse time, are probably the main reasons why you'll feel compelled to play on. The use of time is limited, so you're going to have to be quick with whatever you need to do. Time-shifting offers many different ways to confront enemies. One of the most appealing ways is slowing down time and then approaching your foe to grab his weapon. Once you do that, you can return to normal mode and watch as your unarmed opponent raises his hands and begs for mercy. The interesting thing is not all enemies will do this. Some of them seize the opportunity to pick up a different weapon from a fallen comrade the moment you turn your back. Nice.
The AI also responded pleasingly throughout most of the game. Although enemies usually rely on numbers rather than intelligence, overall, TimeShift should be challenging enough for the average gamer. More experience players are likely to finish the game quickly and with little effort. Regrettably, the developers chose to incorporate very few opponents that can be a serious challenge.
Some troops are able to move about faster by manipulating time, like you. At that point, the game becomes a fun ride and good test of your FPS skills. Unfortunately, there aren't many moments like that in the game and even with such additions, TimeShift becomes monotonous at times. For a few brief moments, the game features driving sequences. You get to drive cute little ATVs (or Quads, as they are referred to in the game), but that's about it.
As for the level design, again, TimeShift follows the same basic pattern we've seen in dozens of action games before, from Doom 3 and on-the-rails shooters like Medal of Honor. The game's linear structure won't let you deviate from the course of the campaign and there are very few choices and alternative routes to take. Thankfully, you can at least choose how you're going to take out enemies; the usual way or with time as your ally.
On a few rare occasions, the game requires your time powers to overcome obstacles or to reach a particular location. Reversing time, for instance, will help you use elevators that would normally be inaccessible. It doesn't take much brainstorming, but it's still a nice gameplay element. Other than that, the gameplay remains fast-paced, though frequently repetitive.
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Samsung Galaxy S plus is an upgraded version of Samsung Galaxy S smartphone. The phone features a bar shaped form factor and comes with a 4.0" Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen. The display has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. The phone sports a sleek black finish with dimensions of 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm and weighs a handy 119 grams. The smartphone runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS which is powered by a 1.4 GHz processor with 512MB RAM.
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The phone features a 5MP camera with auto focus facility. The camera comes with chockablock of features such as Geo-tagging, touch focus as well as face and smile detection, to aid in taking high quality pictures. The phone comes with a secondary VGA camera as well to aid you with video calling. The phone supports playback of all popular audio formats such as MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 and FLAC and popular video formats such as MP4, DivX, Xvid, WMV, H.264 and H.263.
Samsung Galaxy S Plus runs on quad-band 2G and tri-band 3G networks. The phone connects to the internet using EDGE, GPRS and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and can also act as a Wi-Fi Hotspot. The phone also has Bluetooth 3.0 and micro-USB 2.0 to cater to other connectivity needs.
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Saudi team takes 2nd place at Microsoft's global technology competition
July 15, 2010
U.S. computer giant Microsoft has announced that a team of students from the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) has taken second place at the "Imagine Cup 2010 World Finals" competition. The event, hosted by Microsoft in Warsaw, Poland on July 8, is the world's premier student technology competition. It is open to students from around the world and aims to encourage youths to creatively and innovatively utilize technology to find solutions to existing human problems. The Saudi students' second place finish was the highest ranking ever achieved by a team from an Arab nation.
The KFUPM team was nominated in the first round of the competition, held in April with the participation of 340 teams. During the second round, Microsoft judges narrowed down the field to the best teams, choosing those hailing from Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Singapore, Serbia and Taiwan.
During the competition, the KFUPM team presented a five-minute film entitled "Let Us Eat Together" addressing world hunger, a catastrophe threatening billions of lives every day. The film invited its audience to take an effective part in the solution to the crisis and to contribute generously to help poor people survive, instead of merely providing them with food.


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TELL CITY – The Tell City Band Boosters are accepting donations for the annual Tell City Band Booster Auction to be held Feb. 12 at Tell City High School.
Boosters are contacting area businesses seeking donated items for the auction and would welcome public donations such as gently used furniture, appliances, household items as well as large items such as a vehicle or recreational vehicle.
The organization is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) group and large donations could be tax-deductible.
TELL CITY – The Perry County Quality of Life Committee will host a premier party at Capers Thursday, for the DVD "The Art of Living."
The DVD will be shown on WNIN Channel 9 Evansville at 8 p.m. and committee members would like to invite the public to join them at Capers to review the production of the video, introduce their director and WNIN personnel, and watch the televised production.
Pizza, prizes and posters will be available. The premier party will begin at 7 p.m., with the production being aired at 8.
Lee Chestnut, right, is congratulated by retiring Perry County Sheriff Bob Glenn during a brief courthouse ceremony Thursday in which Chestnut was sworn in as the county's new sheriff. County Clerk Jean Schulthise also swore in County Prosecutor Rod Acchiardo and Coroner Charlie Baumeister. All three men will take part in another ceremony Monday morning in which other officeholders will take their oaths of office.
This edition of The Perry County News takes a look back at the top stories of 2010. Headlines for those stories are:
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PERRY COUNTY – The state organization of Tri Kappa will award a variety of scholarships to college students throughout Indiana in the spring.
Each state scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1000. Tri Kappa has provided scholarship awards since 1914 acknowledging students on the local, province and state levels. Chapters, provinces and the state organization combined, currently give nearly $500,000 annually honoring academic achievement.
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FULDA – The Fulda Sportsman Club will host a New Year's Eve dine and dance Friday.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. with a meal served at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Final Tour from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Cost is $15 per person. Proceeds will be used for upkeep and maintenance of the club. Tickets are available by calling (812) 357-5202.
BIRDSEYE – Experience the wonderful world of eagles with indoor and outdoor programs at Patoka Lake Visitor Center Saturday, Jan. 8.
The morning session will be presented from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and an afternoon repeat session will be from noon to 3 p.m. EST.
The event will feature a resident bald eagle and other raptors, including a great horned owl. Guest presenter Leslie Grow, Department of Natural Resources Hardy Lake interpretive naturalist, will share the story of these animals, their habits and habitat.
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Opened in 2010, the East Lake Hotel is a garden style business hotel beside the People's Park. It is about 4km from the city center.
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Re: Importance of chaos theory
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- Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:43:49 GMT
On 2010-08-01, james cross <ningpo12@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I think we are at cross-purposes here.
The point I take from M K Shen is that a new aspect of say maths will
be published in a maths journal. Thus if it has relevance to Crypto,
that relevance may be missed if Crypto workers only read Crypto
Yes, it happens. It has happened that articles have disappeared for
years only to be rediscovered many years later. Most of the time if and
article disappears, it is for good reason (it is part of Sturgeon's 90%)
Sometimes not. That is life.
M K Shen, as I understand him, is asking for some kind of mechanism to
inform people in other disciplines of advances that may be of use to
It is called talking to your fellow researchers. What we do not need is
a spam service that innundates us with useless crap (and most of that
would be)
If I have put words into your mouth MK, my apologies.
I suspect the only practical 'mechanism' is to read everything you can
get your hands on. After all as Edison commented "Genius is 99%
perspiration and 1% inspiration".
Yes, that way one could make sure you at least never do anything.
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A re-imagined pirates spectacle will greet the first visitors to Shanghai Disneyland, as per Disney CEO Bob Iger at the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Anchoring the project will be a new iteration of the classic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, the centerpiece of a entire themed land devoted to swashbuckling piracy.
It will be the first time a pirate land has appeared in a Disney park. Citing the solid success of the pirates attraction and its blockbuster film franchise, Iger stated the company's intention to "...create a one-of-a-kind experience that would appeal to our Chinese guests while remaining true to its Disney heritage." Dubbed Pirates Cove, the elaborately themed land will include several attractions such as a full scale pirate ship as well as the E-ticket headliner. New technologies, and the involvement of film characters like Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones, will help define the modern design of the beloved boat ride.
This will mark the third major redesign of the 1967 standard. Both Florida and Tokyo exports of the ride adhered closely to the original, differing mainly the issue of drops. High ground water levels in both locations made the two drops of the Disneyland version unfeasible, resulting in the creation of an additional "treasure room" scene to make up the difference. The generous budget and start-from-scratch mentality of Disneyland Paris' planning, though, called for something entirely different. Imagineers responded by crafting a critically acclaimed variation on the Pirates of the Caribbean tale, tightening the storytelling and building new sequences populated by state of the art animatronics. Even the issue of the drops was addressed, with guests starting the main portion of the ride by going up a lift, thus allowing the ride's designers to place ensuing drops as needed.
If the Paris example is any indication, fans will have a treat to look forward to in Shanghai's Pirates Cove.


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The Education Department has created new data reports on the performance of accrediting agencies, using measures such as graduation and loan repayment rates at colleges the agencies oversee.
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Seema Bansal forged a path to public education reform for 15,000 schools in Haryana, India, by setting an ambitious goal: by 2020, 80 percent of children should have grade-level knowledge. She's looking to meet this goal by seeking reforms that will work in every school without additional resources. Bansal and her team have found success using creative, straightforward techniques such as communicating with teachers using SMS group chats, and they have already measurably improved learning and engagement in Haryana's schools.
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Four current Georgia State starters have scored 1,000 or more points in their careers. The Panthers join Elon and North Dakota State has the only programs in the country with four active 1,000-point scorers.
One of those 1,000-point club members is senior Manny Atkins who earned All-Sun Belt Second-Team honors on Tuesday. The Tucker, Ga. native is averaging 14.5 points and a team-high 6.2 rebounds per game. He is among the top 15 in the conference in both categories, adding 1.4 steals per game, third in the league.
One of the top 3-point shooters in the Sun Belt, Atkins is shooting 48.0 percent from the floor and making 43.8 percent from 3-point range, knocking down 2.2 3s per game, both among the top seven in the conference. He is on pace to be the second-best 3-point shooter in program history, currently making 43.7-percent from beyond the arc for his career.
Redshirt-junior Ryan Harrow earned All-Sun Belt First-Team honors earlier this week in his first season at GSU. Also a 1,000-point scorer, Harrow is adding 17.3 points per game, fifth in the league, and has scored 20 or more points a team-high 14 times this year, including a 20-point, 4-assist effort against Arkansas State on Saturday.
Harrow is dishing out 4.4 assists per game, third in the Sun Belt and is second in the league with a 2.6 assist/turnover ratio. He is shooting 83.0 percent from the free throw line, the fifth best mark in the conference.
Senior Devonta White earned All-Sun Belt Third-Team honors following a year in which he averaged 11.7 points and a team-high 4.5 assists per game. He joined the 1,000-point group in the final game of last season and currently stands at 1,374 points, just one point shy of Chavelo Holmes for third on the all-time list at Georgia State.
White is one of four Panthers shooting at least 80.0 percent from the free throw line and has a 2.6 assist/turnover ratio, tops in the Sun Belt. He enters play in the top 10 for a career in nearly every statistical category and will finish among the top five in points, steals, assists, games played and starts.
Redshirt-junior Curtis Washington rounds out the starting line-up. Washington is averaging 7.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. He leads the Sun Belt making 66.7 percent from the floor and is second averaging 2.3 blocked shots per game.
Georgia State is averaging 77.9 points per game, second in the Sun Belt. The Panthers lead the conference in scoring margin, free throw percentage, field goal percentage, field goal percentage defense, blocked shots, steals, turnover margin and assist/turnover ratio. Offensively, GSU is shooting 47.2-percent from the floor and 37.9-percent from 3-point range.


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A Day of Exercise Insanity!!!
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Today I went beserk. Yesterday was not only an "off" day, it was also FAMILY DAY. This involves my uncle and cousins coming over and us all:
Playing Magic the Gathering (the card game) while eating Pizza Hut for a nutritional breakfast
Playing more butt compacting activities (to clarify: sitting on your ass)
And more..
And more....
And more still....
Then filling our exhausted bodies with hot dogs and smores. (I had three...the blasphemy!)
If that sounds like a delightful day, you are absolutely correct. If it sounds like I ended the day with a stomach ache and marshmallows cob webbing between my fingers and chocolate smeared on my lips, you are also correct.
So today I decided to be good and exercise. This started with putting in my almost half hour of time into the 30 day Shred by the lovely Ms. Micheals (aka Satan) I blogged about level 2 of the shred in my first blog post, so there's no getting around admitting that i pansied out and rehashed Level One. This is my 12th day of the shred, but my 11th day on Level One. To break it down there's 3 levels, and you do each for 10 days. BUT...this morning I considered level 2 to be technically impossible, so I opted out and completed the tried and true level one.
But by the end i was feeling so confident I did an additional 8 minutes into level 2! Then I almost died, so I traded the masochism for a nice shower.
So that should be the end right? To me clean smelling hair means no more sweating for the rest of the day. Or it usually does, but as previously mentioned, my smore-shamed self lost it today. Fueled by cereal for breakfast, a grilled chicken salad with a crazy salad "spritzer" that contains 1 calorie because it's essentially scented water for lunch, and oatmeal with blueberries for a snack, I pressed on. I walked/jogged a solid 30 minutes up and down my very long and slanted driveway while blasting my ears with Modest Mouse's depressing and thoughtful lyrics.
But wait!
There's more!
After the walk my little brother and I jumped on the trampoline for another half hour. Ka-pow!!
In conclusion, my shower was a waste. But I feel amazing, and rather proud of my comeback .
If the above doesn't sound like very much exercise to you, well...
You can go to hell. You dirty athlete, you!! /waves fist
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In the next edition of blogs penned by former City greats, Der Bomber himself Uwe Rosler talks about how the club has changed since he was a Maine Road hero and life as a manager…
There's no doubting that City are now a force to be reckoned with in European football. Since the takeover in 2008, and with the players that are now here, the club has moved on at a fantastic pace. The owners arrived and they promised to be here for a long time and they have kept that promise.
They have put a lot into the club and they have also worked to develop East Manchester. They are giving a lot to the local community which is very much at the heart of what Manchester City are.
Over time, the new academy will also produce its own players because there is a lot of money going into that area too. It won't be long until we see a young player coming through that we have produced by ourselves.
I have wonderfully fond memories of my time at City and as many of you will know I'm now manager at Brentford. Being in charge of a team brings a different kind of pressure than that put on a player. Everything that happens lies with the manager. You have the ultimate responsibility whether things are going right or whether things are going wrong, but that doesn't always mean that you are the best or worst manager.
I think it is important in football to create an environment where people want to work to be the best they can be. That is what I try to achieve at Brentford, with the help of my backroom staff. They are fantastic people to work with and they are doing a great job.
We are going places. Obviously, the bar is raised year by year – we've had two successful seasons – but we always want to be better than we were the year before so this year, we want promotion.
I'm glad that City fans also remember my time at the club with fond memories. I think the partnership I had with Paul Walsh worked very well and together we scored lots of goals.
...Uwe Rosler
I haven't seen enough of the new striker partnerships at City to really comment on who the best pairing is. Maybe after ten games, we will know who clicks with each other and who the manager prefers in big games. For certain though, in Dzeko, Aguero, Negredo and Jovetic there is plenty of great options for Manuel to choose from.
Overall, I think everyone will get enough games. It is so important because we are such a big club and we need everyone firing on all fronts. We need good competition and a good bench and we need players that push themselves so we can have good squad rotation.
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There's still time to register for this exciting event Parks from Long Island to the Thousand Islands to Buffalo are hosting events on May 3. Thousands of volunteers have already signed up. If an event is full, it's a great opportunity to volunteer at and explore another park.
I Love My Park Day is an exciting statewide event, organized by Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) in partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) and local Friends groups, to celebrate and enhance New York's parks and historic sites and bring visibility to the entire park system and its needs.
Volunteers from across the state will participate in cleanup, improvement, and beautification events at New York State parks and historic sites on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Volunteers will celebrate New York's park system by cleaning up park lands and beaches, planting trees and gardens, restoring trails and wildlife habitat, removing invasive species, and working on various site improvement projects.
PTNY, in collaboration with OPRHP, coordinates the event on the statewide level, providing outreach, promotion, technical assistance and this how-to organizer's kit for Friends groups to use for their individual events. Friends groups and park staff oversee cleanup, improvement and beautification projects and work with volunteers.
The second annual I Love My Park Day (May 4, 2013) built upon the tremendous success of the first year. The number of participating state parks and historic sites doubled from 40 to 80. Thanks to the thousands of volunteers who pitched in, the second annual I Love My Park Day was a huge success.
Volunteers took part in dozens of cleanup, improvement, and beautification projects at 80 state parks and historic sites around the state at the second annual I Love My Park Day, Saturday, May 4, 2013. At Allegany State Park, volunteers and park staff worked together to restore the historic Sweetwater Spring. At Thacher State Park, young and old helped clear trails, plant flowers and build a bridge. Hundreds of volunteers cleaned the shores of Green, Bowman, Rockland, and Hempstead Lakes. At FDR State Park, volunteers - including Governor Cuomo - put together dozens of new picnic tables.
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A harem outfit and a flogger? Sounds like a party. That's why Jenny chose them as the key ingredients in her plan of seduction. For two years she has worked for Damianos Alexander, but tonight at the costume party she's determined to become more than his secretary. Tonight, she'll take that sexy male animal home—to her bed.
Damianos always gets what he wants, and he wants Jenny. She's half naked, her body undulating in the movements of an ancient dance. Tempting every man in the room, including him. Too bad she doesn't realize she's tempting a wolf. Once she unleashes his feral side, there is no turning back.
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James Dasaolu has become the second-fastest Briton ever.
He won the 100 metres semi-final at the British Athletics Championships in just 9.91 seconds.
That's faster than Usain Bolt has run this year. Linford Christie is the only British man who has run faster.
The 25-year-old will now try to continue that form in next month's World Championships in Moscow.
Only American Tyson Gay, who tops the rankings with 9.75 seconds, Asafa Powell, who did not qualify for the Jamaican team for Moscow, and Gay's team-mate Justin Gatlin have run quicker.
"It's good to finally crack that magical sub-10. And to do it in Britain means so much to me," said the unassuming sprinter, who set the mark in the semi-finals before pulling out of the final as a precaution with cramp.
"I got a really good start so I knew I was on for something really quick. I just had to relax and run to the line and see what happened. Then 9.91 flashed up. I'm really happy."
He added: "I want to challenge the Americans and the best guys in the world. To do that I will have to run sub-10 on a regular basis, probably even go into the 9.8s.
"Now I have gone sub-10, when I line up against other sub-10 guys, I know I have gone just as quick as them. It gives you confidence to run against a world-class field.
"British sprinting is back on the up and we want to show that we can challenge the rest of the world."
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Rob Sitch as Tony in the political satire The Hollowmen.
The company which produced shows like Frontline and The Hollowmen has a new political satire in development for the ABC.
The eight-part comedy series will tackle "the un-costed grand dreams and white elephants that have become the new political currency".
That new political currency includes "desalination plants, very fast trains, broadband networks and property developments" - the stuff which typically features in political promises.
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Frontline (1994-95, 1997): Working Dog's acclaimed series starring Jane Kennedy as reporter Brooke Vandenberg, Steve Bisley as news editor Graeme Prowse, Tiriel Mora as reporter Martin di Stasio and Rob Sitch as host Mike Moore.
"We are all nation building," Working Dog principal Michael Hirsh told Fairfax.
The series, titled Utopia, will air in 2014.
Working Dog's principals Santo Cilauro, Rob Sitch, Jane Kennedy and Tom Gleisner will also work on the project.
The Melbourne-based group are not strangers to edgy, topical comedy.
One of the company's masterworks, the current affairs satire Frontline, was produced for the ABC between 1994 and 1997.
An unsympathetic deconstruction of commercial current affairs, it premiered to almost universal critical exaltation. It is now taught as part of the education syllabus.
Working Dog also produced a series set in the world of political spin doctors, The Hollowmen, in 2008.
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Mario Kart 7: the game that will save the 3DS. Perhaps that's a little extreme, but it has the potential to lift the 3DS out of its rut and make the handheld worthwhile. Super Mario 3D Land may well be the better game, but it won't have the longevity of Mario Kart.
I still play Mario Kart DS as it's essentially the perfect handheld title. Mario Kart 7 is ready to replace it as the new "go to" game when you need to kill a spare 15 minutes or 15 hours on a long-haul flight. Mario Kart 7 is the game 3DS owners have been eagerly awaiting.
Classic Mario Kart - The classic elements of Mario Kart that we've come to know and love are all still here. You choose from a somewhat limited roster of players – with 8 available from the outset and another 8 unlocked – and race your way through a variety of tracks, split up into eight cups, to take home the silverware.
It's classic Mario Kart with difficulties including 50, 100 and 150cc races. The latter is finally challenging, at least compared to the more casual Wii version. The gameplay modes are all familiar, with the stalwart of single-player remaining Grand Prix mode, which tasks you with winning all eight cups in succession.
The tracks - Retro Studios was commissioned to work on the Donkey Kong inspired level, but ended up remastering half of them. Of the 32 tracks in the game, 16 are "classic" from old school Mario Kart, complimented by 16 new tracks from Nintendo.
The old tracks have been selected from a wealth of quality, including Koopa Beach from the Nintendo 64, Rainbow Road from the SNES and Mushroom Gorge from the Wii, just to name a few. The new courses are equally impressive, with an emphasis on challenge to veteran players. This isn't a game for Grandma. Some areas are only wide enough for one kart to pass, making the use of items more strategic than the inclination to spam them immediately in past games.
There are heaps of shortcuts that can change the face of a race in ways not seen since Mario Kart 64. Some are basically alternate routes, while others require precision that will make or break your race. This is what Mario Kart is all about. It actually requires a semblance of skill and forward planning to win a race. It doesn't all come down to one overpowered item – but they are still there.
A small step forward - The new additions to Mario Kart 7 take to the sky and under the sea with the ability to glide and go underwater. They feel Diddy Kong Racing-esque, which is a 3DS compatible DS game, but undoubtedly add a new dimension to Mario Kart.
The glider controls well and quickly became a personal favourite of mine, while underwater adds a different dimension to Mario Kart. Whereas water has always been foe, it has now become friend. The water section in Koopa Beach, for example, always foiled my ambitious tactics on the Nintendo 64, but can now be fully traversed.
The other notable evolution is the ability to customise your kart, changing the wheels and body for advantages in handing or speed. It's not ground-breaking, but offers flexibility and gives the player a newfound sense of control. Default handling is an improved version of the Wii's "manual" mode and the best of any Mario Kart game.
Multiplayer - The bread and butter of the series, multiplayer is as strong as ever in Mario Kart 7. There's standard versus racing as well as the classic Balloon Battle. It's now limited by time, not balloon stock, and the player who takes the most in total is crowned the winner. It's more entertaining than the three balloon system of old, and allows for more aggressive play without the fear of being knocked out of the match. The side-effect is the loss of defensive play, as there's no benefit to protecting your balloons.
Local play is still the strongest option. Nothing beats being able to high five or punch your opponent in the face, depending on sportsmanship. It supports download play if your cheap buddies haven't bought the game, but really, every 3DS owner should have Mario Kart 7.
Online Communities - Communities is one of the key improvements that advances the series. You can create custom rules for races with groups and share them with others online. It's great to be able to tinker with the rules and set them to your desires. If you don't like something, customise how your group plays – just don't go too far, otherwise nobody will join.
Unfortunately, Community Groups are more or less restricted to your friends. Nintendo is still as conservative as ever when it comes to online gaming, but Mario Kart 7 is about as good as it gets on a Nintendo platform. Each player is assigned a rating based on how they've fared in the past. It allows matches to be paired up based on estimated skill, as they should be.
The motion controls - A throwaway addition to Mario Kart 7 actually works surprisingly well. At any moment you can switch to first person and control your kart using the 3DS's gyroscope motion controls. It works particularly well for the glider.
Like all 3DS games, however, it's best in 2D mode. It's also tiring after one race, let alone all 32 tracks, so it can't be considered the best control method. Nevertheless, it's a positive inclusion and nice secondary option to shake things up momentarily.
Single-player is lacking - Handheld games need an emphasis on single-player. Unfortunately, Mario Kart 7 is essentially limited to Grand Prix. Its DS predecessor offered a variety of missions; these are nowhere to be seen in the 3DS incarnation. It vastly reduces the single-player value, even if it's a multiplayer game at its core.
Conservative Nintendo - Nintendo needed Mario Kart 7 to play safe, and it has, but at the expense of serious innovation. Gliders and the ability to go underwater are interesting, but hardly progress the series substantially. The lack of serious evolution isn't necessarily a bad thing, as Mario Kart has rarely taken a wrong turn. However, Nintendo is going to have to break the shackles one day and that hasn't happened with Mario Kart 7.
Lack of characters and bikes - A total of 16 characters is disappointing compared to the Wii's 25. Customisation makes it feel like more, but really Nintendo should have aimed for at least 20. Perhaps they will improve the line-up through DLC. The omission of motorbikes is also a shame, as they were a highlight of the Wii game.
Mario Kart 7 is the game every 3DS gamer must own. Its classic multiplayer is the best on the system and is unlikely to be surprised by anything except maybe Super Smash Bros. several years down the track. The single-player is lacking and Nintendo has been very conservative, but as a multiplayer title it is arguably the best Mario Kart game to date and offers a much greater challenge than the casual Wii instalment. Mario Kart 7 gives you a reason to pack the 3DS these holidays.
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People/Hello! Magazine released the much-anticipated wedding photos of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Monday, and Jolie's wedding attire is a gown only a mother could love. Angelina's Atelier Versace wedding dress not only commemorates the union of a couple, but also celebrates the entire Pitt/Jolie family.
According to Yahoo! Celebrity Luigi Massi, Atelier Versace master tailor, designed Angelina Jolie's ivory wedding gown with a twist. Massi embellished the 39-year-old actress' silk and antique lace wedding dress and veil with pictures drawn by the couple's six children. Artwork complete with flowers, animals and people were sewn into the back of Jolie's sweeping floor length skirt and veil. However, Angelina's wedding gown still captured the classic essence of Jolie with a scooped-neck fitted bodice and a traditional topknot bun updo.
Jolie's wedding gown was a labor of love. Mrs. Brad Pitt told People, "Luigi is like family to me and I couldn't imagine anyone else making this dress. He knows and cares for the children and it was great fun putting it together." Brad on the other hand didn't put as much effort into his wedding attire. The New York Daily News reported the 50-year-old actor wore a suit from his closet adorned with his son's tie because Pitt forgot to pack one.
Jolie and Pitt were married in the chapel of Château Miraval, the family's estate in the French village of Correns on August 23 with a few close family members and friends in attendance. Brangelina's complete wedding album with the full details on the nuptials will appear in People this Wednesday when the magazine hits newsstands.
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There's no simple way to celebrate an icon like Gloria Steinem.
For many of us, Gloria is the leader who embodies feminism, who pushed the women's movement into the mainstream, who voices so articulately what we feel in our hearts but can't yet communicate in words, and whose dedication to equality is something we should all at least attempt to model.
So for Gloria's 80th, one of the ways we're honoring the icon is by celebrating her accomplished life, from "What You Know" to "What You Didn't Know."
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The Mother of the bride, plays a very important part, in the wedding of her daughter. Her primary role before and during the event -- is to offer love, support, encouragement and advice to the bride-to-be. The Mother of the bride is also happy to do whatever she can, to make her daughter's wedding special and memorable. Her heart swells with pride as she remembers her darling little girl -- while gazing at the beautiful woman her daughter has become. During the ceremony you will probably notice her dabbing away tears of joy -- as her sweet girl begins a new life with the man of her dreams.
Doesn't a lovely woman such as this, deserve a stunning new dress to wear during the event? Of course she does! Because of this -- we have put together some dos and don'ts, for mothers and daughters on the look out for the perfect Mother of the Bride dress.
* Do select a style that is flattering and makes the Mother of the Bride feel her best. Moms make sure to ask your daughters opinion. Brides be sure to keep in mind that you want your mom to feel comfortable and beautiful so keep her taste in mind when giving your input.
*Don't select a dress that is white, cream, ivory or champagne -- unless the bride specifically requests one of those colors. Don't select a style that closely resembles the bride's dress either. You might think this wouldn't be possible but depending on the dress the bride selects it could certainly happen. While the Mother does need and deserve to look fantastic -- the bride's dress should stand out and be compleely unique.
*Do let the Mother of the groom know what you are wearing once you select your dress. This of course is not required -- but is certainly in good taste. According to tradition, the Mother of the bride gets first choice -- then the Mother of the groom make her selection. This helps to ensure her dress isn't the same and the colors will not clash with the mother of the bride's dress.
*Don't select a dress that exactly the same color as the Bridesmaids dresses -- unless the bride wants it that way.
*Do make sure to give yourself plenty of time to select a dress. If something needs to be ordered of alterations need to be made -- you'll want to have extra time so there is no stressing over, it at the last minute.


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My son is potty-trained! Yay! (sob) I miss his diapers… but I have had so much fun with trainers! And I've tried lots. So let's compare, shall we?
I used GroVia My Choice Trainers, Flip Trainers, Super Undies Pocket Potty Trainers, FuzziBunz Trickle Free Trainers, Blueberry Trainers, and EcoPosh Recycled Organic Trainers. I also used a couple of work-at-home mom trainers by Dippee Dypees.
GroVia: These trainers are really nice because of the pocket for stuffing. My son was a heavy wetter, and I was able to stuff these with a Flip Organic insert or 2 of the GroVia boosters and it held for him. The inside has hemp already sewn in. The benefit of the pocket is that the inserts will stay in place when you pull these up and down- that's a huge bonus. The GroVias are narrow-cut like the GroVia diapers, but they're a good fit on my 34-pound guy- although we needed the larger side panels to allow him to pull the trainers up and down. These also unsnap at the sides- and that is a NECESSITY when your little one is still having poo accidents, mmmmkay? It is NOT fun pulling down underwear with poo in them. *shuddering at memories* -Price: $18.99 each
Flip: These trainers are surprisingly not my favorites, which I wasn't expecting since the Flip diapers are some of my favorites. These trainers work, but I was frustrated by the tiny inserts and there not being an option for stuffing any more absorbency anywhere that would allow the trainer to pull up and down without the inserts falling out. These run big- my son was wearing them on a smaller setting, and they are too big for my daughter who is 24 pounds and thin. They do have the side snaps, and they do have great inserts. I just wouldn't say these are great for nights *IF* your little one gets up at night to go to the bathroom. If your little one sleeps through the night and you have these stuffed with more absorbency, they can work. They're good for daytime use when little absorbency is needed.
Super Undies Pocket Potty: My son liked these. The pocket version is great, because they can be stuffed for nighttime use- I use a Flip Organic insert in these. I like the design, and they run big- but with a low-ish rise. My son wears a medium at the smallest setting. I love the snaps at the back of these… it keeps the trainer trim, but still has the access for those poo accidents. Oh-so-necessary. – Price: $19.95-$21.95
FuzziBunz: Honestly, I thought I would not like these. I saw them and kind of giggled at their apparent poofiness. But they ended up being one I really liked! The built-in absorbency isn't the best, but you CAN lay more absorbency inside. Again, it won't stay in place when the trainer is pulled up and down, but it works otherwise. I'm surprised that these didn't leak when my son had small accidents. I used these for naps, and they were perfect. I used them for overnight when my son was still hit-and-miss at night. The "No Dumping" print was my son's favorite. 😉 – Price: $13.95-$16.95 each
Blueberry: CUTE prints, and they look the most like underwear. My son loves the prints. These are good for daytime use, and they are trim under clothes. You don't want to use these when you're out and about if your little one isn't well on the way to full-time training, because when your kid wets, everything gets wet. The benefit of these over regular underwear is that if your little one starts to pee, realizes it and stops, you won't have puddles on the floor like you do with regular undies. My son is still loving his Blueberry trainers, even though he doesn't need the absorbency anymore. These are DAYTIME trainers only, as the absorbency/waterproofness is not there. And these pull down… so if your little one poops in them, yeah… better just go take care of it in the bathtub. – Price $15.95 each
EcoPosh: These are super soft, and they look like underwear, too. They're comparable to the Blueberry trainers in function, except they have more absorbency. They run larger than the Blueberry, too. I trusted these for naps when my son was hit-and-miss while sleeping short periods of time. I liked these, but again- DAYTIME trainers, since they are not waterproof. And you have the same poop-all-over-the-legs problem with these if your kid poops, because there's no way to get them off but pulling them down! -Price: $15.95 each
Dippee Dypees: Custom-made trainers in cute PUL prints! I have to give Renee a shout-out, because these trainers were my son's favorite prints (cars!) There's a pull-up version and a snapping version, and I recommend the snapping. Why? Well, I think I've made that clear. 😉 The insides of these are natural fibers, and they're a great fit, and made by a WAHM! These take longer than any of the other trainers to dry, but I love having the custom-made trainers and natural fibers! -Price: varies due to custom
Soooo, there you have it! My experiences with cloth trainers! Soon to be repeated with my daughter, if she ever catches on…. 😉


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The friends and family of Rick Magee, the cyclist hit by a hit and run driver, are launching a letter writing campaign.
Anton Mardesich hit 61-year old Magee on November 14, 2012 on the Midway near Roble Road. Magee's family is urging the public to write letters expressing their opinions on the crime.
The victim's friends and family claim Mardesich had the opportunity to do the right thing. However, he instead fled the scene, failed to contact police and filed a false insurance claim after knowing Magee died.
The letters will be taken into consideration before sentencing on February 22, 2013.
If you'd like to send a letter to the Butte County Victim Witness Assistance Center, send them to the following address:
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Who Pays?
Wedding Money is the essential factor for the big day and a clear budget must be established before proper planning can begin. Nowadays, there is no set etiquette on wedding costs and the old norms aren't always applicable.
Initially, most couples have a discussion with their parents. Traditionally, the bride's family bears the cost, but this is by no means expected today.
Often, the groom's parents will pay for a certain element of the day - e.g. the dress, the wine. Alternatively, they may just write a cheque towards the total cost of the wedding.
Many couples decide to pay for the entire day themselves. This has become more usual as people are marrying later in life when they both enjoy financial independence.
Often, the wedding is paid for from a combination of the above, i.e. both sets of parents and the couple all make a contribution.


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Dave Smith Instruments has released an updated version of its Poly Evolver synthesizer.
The new version boasts 60 potentiometers among its complement of 78 rotary controls.
"The response to the pot edition of the Prophet '08 has been overwhelmingly positive," according to company founder Dave Smith, "so we decided to extend that functionality to the Poly Evolver, as well."
The Poly Evolver's potentiometers allow the full range of a knob's values to be accessed in a single turn of about 300 degrees. That simplifies filter sweeps and other more performance-oriented gestures.
A kit with potentiometer-equipped panel boards is available to convert older Poly Evolvers.
Pricing and Availability
The updated Poly Evolver Keyboard is available now with an MSRP of $2,899.00 and an MAP of $2,599.00. The conversion kit requires nothing more than a screwdriver for installation and is available directly from DSI for $399.00 or factory installed for $449.00.
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Yeah, that would be cool eXode...
I have the Pot Upgrade for my Prophet '08SE, and it really makes a big difference. Love it!!
I have the Pot Upgrade for my Prophet '08SE, and it really makes a big difference. Love it!!
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Also, I'd love to see a desktop Poly Evolver version. With pots obviously... :)
10-Nov-09 09:02 AM
It seems as though Dave Smith was inspired by John Bowen's new keyboard, the SOLARIS, which features mucho potentiometers. Great minds think alike!
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It's Monday evening, and depending on your level of devotion to area sports franchises, you've had a pretty horrid weekend. So I give you two things to make Monday evening a little better, and your Tuesday a little brighter. I Love Maple Syrup. But not as much as Rick Perry. Yes, But Can He Turn […]Read More


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Recall: Infant Bouncer Seats
On 2007-04-18, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding Infant Bouncer Seats due to a potential fall hazard. This product sold new beginning in September 2006 for about $100.00.
About 1,000 units are involved in this Oeuf bouncer seat recall. Learn more and find out what to do if you own this product below.
This was the 1st recall of products in the Bounce Chairs & Sitters category in 2007.
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What is the problem?
The tubular metal frame can break, posing a fall hazard to infants in the seat.
How can I tell if I own this product?
This recall involves Oeuf infant bouncer seats with padded canvas supported by a tubular steel frame. The canvas seat is brown with white, blue or pink stripes. A three-point safety belt is attached to the canvas. Model number 2005 is printed on the label.
These items were sold new+ at Juvenile specialty stores and Web retailers nationwide from September 2006 through March 2007 for about $100.
What should I do if I own this recalled product?
First, stop using the item.
Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.
The CPSC provides the following remedy information:
Consumers should stop using the infant seat immediately and contact Oeuf LLC to receive a repair kit.
For additional information, contact Oeuf at (800)691-8810 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.oeufnyc.com
Incidents & Injuries Reported as of Recall Date
Oeuf LLC has received six reports of frames breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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Reviewed By Timothy M (CONCORD, NC) Reviewed for a 2012 GMC Sierra —5/24/2016 1:53 PM
Simply plugged it in and problem solved. No more constant shifting between 25-45 MPH. Dealer told me I would get used to it and I never could. Was considering trading for another brand, even though I love this truck and now it runs like a V8 should.


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Kate Fahy Movies and Career Information
Katherine "Kate" Fahy is an English stage and film actress from Birmingham. She studied drama at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and then joined its Young Vic Theatre Company. Later on she joined the Everyman Theatre Liverpool Company, where she met actor Jonathan Pryce. She made her theatre directorial debut on January 2010 with Wet Weather Cover, a play written by Oliver Cotton. She and Pryce have three children: Patrick, Gabriel and Phoebe.
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Shaker Road Elementary School held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the historic event. A flag which flew over Iraq was hung on the school flag pole and a tree was planted on the school grounds. Colonie police and firefighters as well as local servicemen and women were also honored.


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Taste of New Tampa 03/24
The 20th Annual Taste of New Tampa will occur on March 24th, 2013 from 12-6PM and is presented by the New Tampa Chamber of Commerce. The event will feature local restaurants and small businesses as well as artists, art exhibits, live entertainment, kid activities, and plenty of fun. The event proceeds support the chamber and local non-profit organizations.
Participating restaurants for the event include:
Winners Grill
You can purchase armbands online or at ticket locations.
Event Name: Taste of New Tampa
Date & Time: March 24, 2013, 12-6PM
Address: 5307 Primrose Lake Cir. Tampa, FL 33647
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Change is a constant in life. There are times I feel nimble and motivated. During those times, it seems as though life is forging ahead on a track of well-laid plans. There are other times when the constant momentum of running a business and staying fully engaged in my personal life in a meaningful way all seem to blur from one to-do list into another. My cup bubbles over, and not necessarily in the best sense of the metaphor. When my best laid plans run up against unexpected obstacles, I often wonder what it would be like to have the counsel of a coach, a trusted advocate and mentor to help me navigate, assess and fine tune my direction and goals. I've listened to friends share their experiences with life and career coaches. Those who have had positive experiences are enthusiastic proponents of the investment.
But, I'll admit that I'm a loyal student of research. I believe in the value of doing one's "homework" ahead of time. In considering the investment in a personal and career coach, I approached the subject with my typical fervent curiosity. I read up on experts in traversing transitions and cultivating positive personal change. Next, I narrowed my focus to a career coaches who specialize in working with women in business and entrepreneurial roles.
In the course of my research, I've come across some fascinating people, books, and video clips. Through a bit of serendipity, I had the opportunity to engage a brilliant woman in this conversation. Her name is Benecia Ponder, Certified Executive Life Coach and founder of Benecia Ponder Enterprises [3], a full-service, personal and professional development company with a mission to help entrepreneurs build successful enterprises and total life well-being. She is trained by the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute, and is a thought-provoking sage, galvanized by a wealth of life and business experience. A former lawyer and business development strategist, Benecia has a concise methodology to improve work performance and effectiveness, and is equally well attuned to the emotional and spiritual needs of women in business — a high energy group, susceptible to over committing, who routinely overlook their own personal development in exchange for taking on more in all areas of their career and personal life.
I am a passionate believer in the merit of shared knowledge, and inclusive support of fellow entrepreneurs. Having said this, it seems only fitting to share a few key insights that Benecia outlined for me as the groundwork for women in search of a coach.
Question: What kind of coach should one invest in? What kind of coaches should be avoided?
Benecia Ponder: The field of coaching is still relatively new and there is no set standard for the profession, anyone can put up a website and claim to be a coach. For this reason, it is extremely important that people seeking coaching services do their research before hiring a coach. The top qualities you should look for in a coach are:
1. Someone with experience and proven results. Look for testimonials and ask for referrals.
2. Someone who specializes. You wouldn't go to a criminal attorney to handle your divorce or a podiatrist to perform your heart surgery. Recognizing the value in specialization is equally as important in the field of coaching.
3. Someone who is credible. Credibility starts with the coach's credentials. You want a coach that has received formal training and adheres standards of professional ethics such as those set by the International Coaching Federation.
4. Someone who provides value even before you begin coaching with them. Look for what the coach offers for free. Does he/she provide free tele-classes or articles on the subjects that you're looking for help in? Has he/she written a book? Will they offer a complimentary consultation? These resources can help you to determine if coach is a match for you.
I invite you to continue to join me as I research the fascinating dynamics of change and the intersection of personal and career growth. Next, I'll explore what return one can expect from a coaching investment and broach the obligatory question of whether or not coaching is worth the financial expense.


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Cuomo: Two Subway Tunnels Cleared, Electricity Needed
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said subway service through two key tunnels from Brooklyn to Manhattan can resume as soon as utility workers restore electrical power to Lower Manhattan.
Subway service through the Joralemon and Rutgers tubes, which carry the Nos. 4/5 and F lines, respectively, could be restarted just two hours after the restoration of electricity to the Lower Manhattan grid, the governor said during a news briefing Thursday evening with state officials, including Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joseph Lhota.
Resumption of service in the two tunnels could significantly alleviate congestion in the surface transportation system, which was hastily rearranged in recent days to account for a near-total severing of underground links between Manhattan and Queens and Brooklyn. The announcement also seemingly raised pressure on Consolidated Edison to accelerate the restoration of electricity to Lower Manhattan.
"We don't do business with a utility company on a handshake," Cuomo said, making reference to the state's oversight authority over Con Ed and other utilities. "This is going to be a test of their performance and I want them to know that. And I think they do now."
The state announced the impending return of more subway and rail service, including on the No. 7 line from Fluishing-Main Street to 74th Street in Queens. From there, riders headed to Manhattan will be able to connect with the F line, Lhota said.
The governor also announced that one tube of the Holland Tunnel would reopen Friday morning, but only to bus traffic. "Leave the car at home and take the bus," Cuomo urged.


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More Newbie Calling Questions.
More Newbie Calling Questions.
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First of all I hunt on public land in timber ranging from somewhat open and mature hard woods to the thick brushy stuff, no open fields to speak of. I use a Alpha Dogg and been using the Randy Anderson territorial and denning sequences with the idea that they are nearing the end of mating and probally denning up. am I right? if not what calls should I be using? (I did try distressed juvenile cottontail once and brought in 2 domestic cats , I just figured they were living breathing decoys/bait.lol) And how loud should I be calling. I have been calling fairly loud, with no luck. Then I got to thinking..I only have a max of maybe 80 yrds of visability at best. So maybe they are closer than I think and blasting them to loudly with calls is spooking them. Anyone wanna put in their 2 cents?
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One of the spots I hunt is thick hardwoods. I usually do a howl at night and see if there are any in the area. If there are they will usually howl back. This late in the season I use distress calls first. If they don't work I use a female howl or whimper as their breeding season is wrapping up.
Start off on a low volume and if nothing comes in then turn it up. I hope this helps!
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