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BEAUMONT – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi men's tennis team clinched at least a share of their fifth straight Southland Conference Regular Season Championship with a 7-0 win over Nicholls on Wednesday afternoon. A win on Thursday against Lamar will give the Islanders the No. 1 seed in the Southland Tournament next week.
"We really fought like crazy today," said Director of Tennis Steve Moore. "I feel like the guys fitness has become a real edge as it gets hotter and later in the year."
The Islander men move to 11-11 on the season, 3-1 in league matches. Nicholls is now 9-9 overall, and finished conference play with a 3-2 record. They came into the match as the first-place team in the league, and had reached as high as No. 68 in the ITA National Rankings this season.
"Nichols has had a great year, cracking into the national rankings and this match was much closer than the score," said Moore. "We have a lot of respect for Lamar and we know they are going to be extremely hard to beat at home so we need the same type of focus and intensity from every guy.
"They really were very focused today and played incredibly tough smart tennis."
They have won the title in each of the last five years, and can clinch the No. 1 seed again with a win over Lamar on Thursday. The Islanders have been the top seed each season they have been eligible for the conference tournament, with 2010 being the only exception due to NCAA probation. The team has also won the league title in each of those years.
In doubles, the Islanders swept the point, with Aurelien Tave and Peter Nagy winning 8-3 at No. 1, Nathan Robinson and Matt Westmoreland taking an 8-5 victory at No. 2, and Alex Pavlov and Andrew Maingot completing the sweep with an 8-6 win at No. 3.
In singles, Tave rallied from a first set loss, winning 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) at No. 1, while Nagy win 6-1, 6-2 at No. 2 singles.
Robinson earned a 7-6 (7-1), 6-2 final at No. 3, Westmoreland won 6-3, 6-3 at No. 4, while Fernando Llorens won 6-4, 6-4 in No. 5, while Pietro Jordan closed out singles play with a 7-5, 6-3 win to make it a clean sweep.
"This team's goals are to win the conference tournament and go to the NCAA," said Moore. "They played today with a sense of urgency to reach those goals. We have to play tomorrow with that same sense of urgency."
After the final match of the season on Thursday, the men will travel to Nacogdoches next Friday for the Southland Conference Tournament. The winner of the tournament will earn the league's automatic berth to the NCAA Championships.
For all the latest on Islanders Tennis, like the team on Facebook (Islanders Tennis) and follow them on Twitter (@IslandersTennis).
Tennis Match Results
Nicholls vs Texas A&M - Corpus Christi
04/18/2012 at Beaumont, Texas
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 7, Nicholls 0
Singles competition:
1. Aurelien Tave (AMCC) def. Damjan Despotovski (NICH) 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3)
2. Peter Nagy (AMCC) def. Dmitry Kozionov (NICH) 6-1, 6-2
3. Nathan Robinson (AMCC) def. Palash Tiwari (NICH) 7-6 (7-1), 6-2
4. Matt Westmoreland (AMCC) def. Shayann Vaezzadeh (NICH) 6-3, 6-3
5. Fernando Llorens (AMCC) def. Roy Knight (NICH) 6-4, 6-4
6. Pietro Jordao (AMCC) def. Sidharth Sivakumar (NICH) 7-5, 6-3
Doubles competition:
1. Aurelien Tave/Peter Nagy (AMCC) def. Palash Tiwari/Roy Knight (NICH) 8-3
2. Nathan Robinson/Matt Westmoreland (AMCC) def. Dmitry Kozionov/Shayann Vaezzadeh (NICH) 8-5
3. Andrew Maingot/Alex Pavlov (AMCC) def. Damjan Despotovski/Sidharth Sivakumar (NICH) 8-6
Match Notes:
Nicholls 9-9, 3-2 SLC
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi 11-11, 3-1 SLC


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Premium chocolate manufacturer Lindt USA announces beginning today it is seeking nominations for the Lindt Unsung Heroes of Autism program. One in 110 children and countless family members across the country are touched daily by the effects of autism. The Unsung Heroes program — part of Lindt's partnership with Autism Speaks during the Easter season — honors ordinary individuals who are extraordinary champions for those affected by autism in their family, home and community. Read more.
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It was not an easy goodbye.
It never is when you're saying farewell to one of the truly great ones -- and there have been no greater artists in country music than George Strait.
Yet, it still had to be done. Thus, some 18,000 ardent admirers turned out on Thursday night to see the Bay Area stop of what is being billed as Strait's final tour.
They jammed into the SAP Center at San Jose, forming what's likely to be the largest crowd the arena will see all year, and they hooted and hollered as their favorite cowboy sang some of their favorite songs. There were far more smiles than tears, yet everyone seemed to recognize the significance of the moment.
I guess it had to happen eventually. Strait, who's been packing arenas and stadiums for more than three decades, couldn't stay on the road forever. And if you have to go out, why not go out on top? That certainly describes Strait's scenario. His lengthy Cowboy Rides Away Tour has been doing banner business across the nation since it commenced early last year.
If you're wondering what all the fuss is about, the answer is: plenty. Strait is riding away as arguably the most successful country artist of all time. Although Garth Brooks has sold more records, Strait has amassed the most No. 1 albums. He's also notched 60 No. 1 single, more than any other artist -- in any genre -- in history.
Strait obviously can't play all his No. 1s in a single concert, which for him routinely runs around two hours. That means there are dozens of No. 1 hits that don't make his set list. Dozens. That's astounding. Just consider that the Eagles, the enormously popular rock band that also played the SAP Center this week, has tallied a total of six No. 1 hits during its career.
The King of Country received a royal welcome as he made his entrance, walking along the arena floor through the rapturous crowd, to the "in-the-round" stage.
Like always, it was a bare bones production. There were no fireworks or fancy light shows, dance routines or fog machines, gimmicks or gags. You don't need those things when you have a songbook for the ages.
The 61-year-old Texan opened the show with the longtime fan favorite "The Fireman," which, ironically, never made it to No. 1, and then moved right into a pair of chart-toppers, "Check Yes or No" and "Ocean Front Property."
He was calm, cool and collected, barely resembling the wild young men with whom he shares the country charts today. He never even seemed to break a sweat. He certainly doesn't put on the most visually stimulating show, moving about the stage in a fashion that glaciers might find slow. His strength isn't in entertaining, but rather in just being George, a classy cowboy who can carry a tune with the best in the business. Plus, he comes across as so authentic, in a way that the Luke Bryans and Jason Aldeans of the world probably never will.
Backed by his 11-piece Ace in the Hole Band, Strait was all-business for most of the night. He wasted little time as he unveiled one No. 1 hit after another, mixing in the occasional "rarity" -- which, in Strait's world, would be anything that didn't chart in the top 5. His voice didn't sound particularly strong, or weak. It just sounded like George -- which is the true X-factor that has propelled 60 of his songs to No. 1.
Strait has sported a rotating cast of opening acts for this tour. San Jose lucked out and got the great Martina McBride, who easily ranks among the top 10 female country vocalists of all time. She delighted fans during her own set, later returning to the stage to sing two duets with the King of Country.
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AudioControl designed the EQS for one reason to make your car audio system sound better. This rugged 6-channel equalizer features 13 bands of adjustment for sonic fine tuning, along with a line driver that allows you to send the cleanest possible signal to your amplifiers. And speaker-level inputs allow you to connect the EQS to just about any car stereo, even Bose® systems and factory amps up to 400 watts.
The EQS features inputs and outputs for your front, rear, and subwoofer channels, fitting between your receiver and your amplifiers in the signal chain. Once connected, the EQS makes it easy turn up the input gain knobs, adjust the output knobs until the light indicates the desired output, and you're all set. You can adjust the output level up to 9.5 volts, so you can maximize the performance of any amplifier.
Most car audio problems occur in the bass frequencies, so the subwoofer channel gives you six bands of equalization between 31.5 and 100 Hz, along with a rolloff filter that keeps inaudible subsonic bass out of your subwoofer system. You also get seven bands of equalization from 120 Hz all the way up to 10,000 Hz on the front and rear channels. If you're not using the sub channel, the low-frequency EQ section switches to the rear channel automatically.
Balanced inputs reject noise caused by your vehicle's electrical system, but you have the option of grounding your inputs to solve ground loop problems.
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This item is a must for those with discerning taste when it comes to thier auto audio system.
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Cons: i can not think of any
I have a 2013 Toyota Avalon and wanted to upgrade my audio system without replacing the factory head unit. I installed a JL Audio cleansweep dsp and matched that up with the EQS. What a nice combination. I used a JL Audio Slash 300/4 v3 for my front and rears and a xd 600/1 for my sub (tw5v2). Between the output voltage boost and the equalizer functions, the EQS gave me the ability to modify my sound the way I had envisioned.
Pros: Nice piece of hardware plenty of flexibility for sound preferences easy install
Cons: None
I've been using the EQS for 2 years now and It has been very reliable. For what this unit does, it does very well and I have no complaints. If you are like me and don't want to spend a ton on an expensive DSP this is a very good compromise. The line driver on this plus EQ is really worth the price you pay, the signal is very strong and very clean. EQS makes it dummy proof to set this up and get going, especially with the clipping lights. To sum it up if your looking for some eq on a budget and don't want to get a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) than this is the next best thing. Pros: Build quality and sound plenty of bands for adjustment small form factor Cons: none for me
Nice unit with lots of equalization and tuning options. I was running speaker level inputs so this was perfect to clean up the signal. I had never heard of them so my trust in the Crutchfield advisor was how I based my decision.
Pros: Lots of signal processing options. You can get a really nice sound from the factory head unit with this processor.
Cons: It takes a bit of tinkering to get the sound right and any bugs out of it. I had a whine which I was able to phase out by lowering the amp gains to their lowest setting and adjusting the input and output on the processor. The manual said to start by setting the volume to 3/4, but I set it at about half way up then connected everything and cranked it up. Then I set my equalizer settings, & I have not touched it since. It did take about a week of listening to set it to where I have it now,
Description: The EQS is a 6-channel equalizer/line driver. There are are dedicated 7-band graphic equalizers for the front and rear outputs, and a 6-band graphic equalizer for the subwoofer output.
Dual Bandwidth Equalization: A total of 13 bands are available over two bandwidths:
Line Driver: To achieve the best possible signal to noise ratio and dynamic range from your amplifier, the built-in line driver can increase the head unit's output voltage up to 18 dB (9.5 volts RMS/13 volts peak).
Input Gain: The input gains for the front, rear, and sub channels are set independently. The range is adjustable +/-12 dB to match the source output to the EQ input.
Output Level: The +20 dB maximum output level allows you to increase the head unit's line voltage to the top of your amp's input range; up to 9.5 volts RMS/13 volts peak.
Balanced Inputs: Using the balanced differential input circuit cancels noise picked up in the transmission line between the EQS the the source unit.
Ground Isolation: The power supply ground is switchable, in case of ground loop noise. The factory position is fully isolated (typically the best choice), but can be changed to Ground or 200Ω.
Auto Select Inputs: The EQS automatically switches the inputs to maximize the equalization controls, whether you use two, four, or six preamp inputs.
Speaker Level Inputs: The 4-channel speaker level inputs are compatible with most factory installed radios, even most Bose systems.
Terminal Blocks: The power/ground/remote terminal and the speaker level input terminals are removable; the wiring is attached to the block, then the block is plugged into the EQS. The terminal block will accommodate wire up to 12 gauge.
Subsonic Filter: The subsonic filter crossover point is 33 Hz. The crossover point is governed by a replaceable chip, so it can be modified.
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ATLANTA (AP) -- Backup quarterbacks Justin Thomas and Tim Byerly led the Gold squad to a 22-10 win Friday night over starting quarterback Vad Lee's White squad in Georgia Tech's spring game in front of about 5,000 frigid fans in Bobby Dodd Stadium.
All three quarterbacks ran well, and struggled to pass in a scrimmage dominated by defenses -- especially the Gold's collection of starters. Several starters on both sides of the ball did not play because of injuries or because they're mending from surgeries.
Lee, a redshirt sophomore, rushed eight times for 62 yards and completed 4-of-11 passes for 34 yards and an interception. He also lost a fumble that was returned 34 yards for a touchdown by Gold linebacker Quayshawn Nealy.
Thomas, a redshirt freshman, rushed 13 times for 26 yards and a score. He completed 3-of-7 passes for 35 yards with an interception. Byerly added an 11-yard scoring run late in the third quarter.
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SNOWMASS VILLAGE - The Snowmass Village Town Council didn't vote Oct. 22 on a funding request from those working on a history book of the town.
Council members raised a few concerns with the request, mainly about which fund the money should come from, how much money should be given and if there is really a need since the book already has some funding.
Former resident Randy Woods is the primary financial backer for "The Story of Snowmass," and writer Paul Andersen said at the meeting that Woods has agreed to support the project to the end.
"He'd like to feel it's more of a community venture, however," Andersen said.
Councilman Fred Kucker said he thought it would be more appropriate for the contribution to come out of the town's marketing fund.
"We have a marketing committee, and the marketing committee has its own budget," he said. "It seems to me that the appropriate body you should go before and talk to is the marketing committee."
The council approved its 2013 budget recently and approved the amended 2012 budget at the meeting on Oct. 22. Kucker pointed out that the budgets approved were already tight.
The town supported the book when work first began on it but pulled funding in 2008 when it could no longer afford it.
Councilman Jason Haber said he didn't think the town should extend funding when it had already given some support, "especially in light of the fact that you said you already have the funding that you need," he said.
Mayor Bill Boineau said he disagreed with the book being a good use of marketing dollars.
"I think marketing is to bring new people here," he said.
Boineau also said the town should further discuss the amount of the grant. The group was requesting $30,000.
"I don't believe we're going to get to it today," he told the book team.
Britta Gustafson, along with Andersen and Catherine Lutz, presented a slideshow of some pages from "The Story of Snowmass." The book features art and stories of events in Snowmass Village reaching back as far as the Ice Age and the early ranching days.
The Town Council gave owners of a Rodeo Place home an extra year to sell their rental condo in Basalt. New owners of town housing are required to sell any other residential property that they own in the Roaring Fork drainage within six months of closing.
Scott and Lee Ann Vold sold one of their two residential properties shortly after closing on their Rodeo Place home in March but have been unable to sell their rental condo in Basalt.
Haber was hesitant to approve the extension, saying the owners knew the risk when they applied for the housing.
Town Attorney John Dresser pointed out that the owners had come to the Housing Department on their own and that there had been a rash of foreclosures in the area of Willits where their condo is. The Volds had applied for Rodeo Place housing before but pulled out because they knew they'd have difficulty selling their properties, but applied again when the last phase was built.
"This was the very end of an opportunity in Rodeo Place," Dresser said.
"In that situation you're taking an opportunity that another family with a small child could have taken," Haber said. "I'd be more inclined toward a shorter timeframe. We've already had six months."
The council however voted in favor of the one-year extension.
Council also extended the Snowmass Club's vesting rights for employee housing by five years, as it did on first reading on Oct. 8.
Mayor Bill Boineau was the only dissenting vote, saying he thought the extension should only be for three years.
"It wasn't that much today to spend the time fighting it," he said.
The council also voted to approve the amended 2012 budget. Haber cast the only opposing vote again on second reading.


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SNOWMASS VILLAGE --The Aspen Camp for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, in partnership with Roaring Fork Leadership, is planning a new low ropes course installation and invites the community to provide input at an open house Feb. 6 at the camp.
The Aspen Camp lost its previous ropes courses, both high and low, in a spring wind storm last year. Roaring Fork Leadership, an organization dedicated to training community leaders, provided a team from its 2012-13 class to assist in planning and installing a new low ropes course.
The open house is 6-8 p.m. Feb. 6. Guests can meet the Aspen Camp and Roaring Fork Leadership teams, view and comment on the proposed ropes course design or volunteer to help with installation. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
The Aspen Camp is at 4862 Snowmass Creek Road. For more information on the low ropes course project or the open house, visit www.aspencamp.org or call 970-923-2511.


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New FFmbc Release 0.3
November 19, 2009 Leave a comment Go to comments
Just days after I first wrote about FFmbc (FFMedia Broadcast) the team have released a new version, marked as 0.3.
Enhancements in this version include:
- Sync on FFmpeg svn r20539.
- Write Quicktime timecode track.
- Set closed gop flag for first gop when encoding with b frames.
- Search relative path when opening Quicktime reference files.
Download the latest source, or a Windows binary, from the project homepage.
Also now included on the FFmbc wiki is a list of requested enhancements. These include support for additional codecs, bitstream validation for MPEG2 files and support for DNxHD 10-bit files. Go to the requested enhancements page to review and add your own requests to the FFmbc-user discussion group.
November 19, 2009 at 07:07
phillc's status on Thursday, 19-Nov-09 10:01:20 UTC
FFmbc, a broadcast media focussed offshoot of !FFmpeg, has now reached version 0.3 – https://stream0.org/2009/11/new-ffmbc-release-03.html


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Police: Suspects robbed, shot man at car wash
Victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries
Published 9:44 PM EDT May 27, 2013
A man is shot during a robbery in South Fairmount.
Police said two armed suspects robbed a man and shot him at a car wash in the 1900 block of Queen City Avenue at about 1:30 p.m. on May 18.
Investigators said the suspects pulled the victim from his car and threw him to the ground before robbing and shooting him.
The incident was caught on surveillance camera.
Cincinnati District 3 officers said they are looking for two men in connection with the shooting.
The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the attack.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crimestoppers at 513-352-3040.
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Facts about red roses: Often given a man to a woman on […]
Eid hamper business, why not? The number of applicants for the business […]
Are you looking for professional flower shops offering high quality Singapore Flowers? […]
Do you know why red roses are always appears on special days? Not least because the red rose became a symbol of love. Once love a man to his girl, one of which proved of giving red roses. A child, too, will be signaled his love for Mom one of them by giving a red rose. Are you also doing the same thing?
Red roses can also be alternative special gifts when you are too confused to determine the appropriate birthday gift. Remember, a special gift cannot be measured by how expensive but measured by the embodiment and sincerity in giving. For those of you that in the near future will give a red rose to a special person, follow these tips:
In addition, you also can follow how the following techniques of administration to be more special and privileged:
Eid hamper business, why not? The number of applicants for the business feels quite promising. However, not only the content that should be considered but also looks attractive. Please find inspiration almost Eid arrangement of this instagram.
Ahead of Ramadan and Eid household needs will increase. To overcome this, housewives began to open businesses by selling food to break the fast. Moreover, not a few traders take advantage of this moment to sell almost before Eid. Many traders admitted, sales turnover increased rapidly before Eid. This was due to the beliefs of Muslims who glorify silahturahmi. When visiting old people's home without a souvenir, would feel disrespectful. Almost become a souvenir because it is more practical choice. Hence, the business almost before Eid potentially generate huge profits. If you are talented in almost baskets decorate and manage business finances, it does not hurt to start this business with the following steps:
Opening the online ordering
Make the connections on your gadget to start a business. In order not to dispose of redundant capital (given the intense competition), you can open an online reservation in advance. As an attraction, you can display photos almost interesting with a wide range of fields, such as cookies, cake, or food and soft drinks. When you have large capital, can add the contents almost in the form of jewelry or glassware. That way, you can make almost based on existing orders. Highly recommended to unlock this booking 2-3 months prior to the Lebaran to get more orders. Do not forget to limit the time of booking so that your efforts seem to be exclusive so that people will flock to make a reservation before the grace period ends.
Choosing affordable packaging materials
To be more economical, you should reserve affordable type of basket. If necessary, buy the craftsmen directly and not from the resellers to get a cheap price. Should be adapted to the kind of basket selling points in order not to disappoint nearly buyer. If necessary make some categories almost from the cheapest to most expensive price in order to reach buyers of various circles.
Make a shopping list
After getting the order, immediately make a shopping list. Choose to shop at the agency in order to get a cheaper price. For food and beverage products, do not forget to check the expiration date and halal label. As already known, the more traders who take advantage of fraudulent widths moment to reap huge profits. If you want to add the cake almost widths into the content, you should make your own cake to reduce production costs.
To foster buyer confidence towards your business, almost Demonstrate manufacture and uploaded on Youtube. Do not forget to include the name of your eid Al-Fitr hamper efforts to be known public. However, if it feels too heavy to run your own business, you can decide to become a reseller by purchasing nearly at Flower Advisor for resale. You can see the catalog here. Hopefully this article useful for housewives who want to increase revenue to meet current needs widths
Are you looking for professional flower shops offering high quality Singapore Flowers? If you answer yes, you have to check reputation and track record of available flower shops in detail and then find the right one which offers friendly prices. Remember not to trust directly if you just read information from one source, okay! In other hand, if you still find many choices that make you confused, it is better to know the criteria of a professional flower shop below so you can deal with any scams:
Offer high quality flowers
There is no low quality flower that you will find if you trust a professional florist. It just provides high quality flowers that are sold with reasonable and friendly prices. This will make all customers never spend much money and deal with any frauds or scams. For instance, my friend bought a rose bouquet last week at unwell-known flower shops online. Do you know what happens next? Yup, his order is delivered too late and when the order arrives at his residence, the flower already looks bad. Of course, this made him waste money.
Have value-added
A professional florist has value-added, like offering other high quality products, like hampers, gifts, wines, chocolates, cakes, and so on. Furthermore, it is ready to deliver order anytime with reasonable fee. Anyway, one of the professional florists which offer delivery services is Flower Advisor. It is an international online florist that is ran in various countries all around the world, like United Kingdom, United States, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, India, and so on. It offers sensational flowers, like lilies, roses, tulips, sunflowers, and orchid. Besides, there are chocolates, cakes, wines, and gifts for your lovely ones. Check its Instagram to look its galleries.
Serve all customers optimally
To be honest, my friend ever felt disappointed and annoyed when buying flowers for his girlfriend at a flower shop. At that moment, he wanted to buy a rose there. Unfortunately, the staff did not serve him well and even he looked like ignoring my friend. The staff looked welcome to customers who bought flowers in bulk. This is similar to discrimination. The staff might not realize that customer is king, no matter how many products that customer purchases are. My friend never bought flower there anymore because he thought that the flower shop was not professional.
Yup, a professional flower shop serves all customers optimally although they just buy a flower. Florist will highly prioritize customer satisfaction, not money. They will give any helps, like suggesting customers to buy the right flowers, writing recipient's name and address, bringing flowers to customers' vehicle, and so on.
Hopefully, by knowing the criteria of a professional flower shop above, you don't choose wrong one and waste much money.
Sending flowers become a tradition for most people. They love to give flowers to the people they love on Valentine's Day, birthday, Mother's Day, and others. Even when special people are away, the tradition still continues in order to keep them happy and maintain the relationship. Have you experienced this? Maybe you are planning for this in the near future? If giving flowers to someone is a must for you, it's better to consider and prepare everything as soon as possible. When having the desire to send blooms to another city, you absolutely need an international flower delivery service, don't you?
While looking for the right florist on the internet, know three common problems during flower delivery in the following:
The flowers are not fresh anymore
It happened to me a couple weeks ago. My girlfrend was having a birthday party while I was in Japan. Putting beautiful flowers in front of her house before she went working was what I planned for. She told me that she was very happy with that although the flowers were not fresh anymore.
Yes, that's a big problem that happens due to the distance. The length of delivery reduces the lifetime of cut flowers. Want to avoid it? Make sure you choose professional florists that know the tricks to keep flowers fresh.
The flowers may not arrived at the targeted date
Another common problem is the flower doesn't arrive on time at the recipients. As mentioned in the beginning, people send flowers for special days. The gift is not that special if it is too late. For instance, on Valentine's Day, you know that your special one will be impressed and glad to get red flowers in the morning from you. However, due to the late delivery, it arrives at night or the next day. Sounds unpleasant, right?
Therefore, before ordering flowers online, it's better for you to know in detail the delivery time, transportation used, as well as the policy and warranty. A reliable flower shop obviously does the best to deliver it on time.
You have to pay extra charge for shipping
Buyers are surely required to pay extra charge for delivery unless the store offers free shipping. Moreover, it's a bit pricey for worldwide delivery because of the distance and transport fuel. A main factor that affects the delivery cost is the distance. The more far your destination is, the more expensive it is.
Don't want to deal with this kind of problem? Feel unwilling to pay that high amount of money? What you need to do is finding an online florist that offers free delivery or lets you negotiate the price. FlowerAdvisor can be the solution. See the company profile first before you place an order.
Who does not like flowers? The average person like flowers. Any interest was whether the lily, sun, roses, orchids, tulips, or other. The fragrance is offered along with a beautiful color becomes a reason why flowers are so loved. Not infrequently used as a medium of flowers to decorate the house. Behind the beauty of color, flowers especially roses also save a million meanings. Sign of friendship yellow rose, white rose sign an apology, a sign of love red roses, pink rose's sign of affection, and so forth.
That is why flowers especially roses are often used as gifts on Valentine are Day, birthdays, weddings, and more. Whether for the purpose of decorating flowers or to give it to someone who is very valuable, previously flowers decorate worth doing. By doing so, the form will look more beautiful flowers. How do I decorate flowers? Here are simple ideas in decorating flower:
Use flowers with color blends
If it sticks, the more the numbers will be stronger clean up all the garbage. If interest, will be more beautiful when quantity more and more. Nevertheless, it is advisable to use the flowers with colors that blend in addition to the same kind. As well, yellow flowers can be combined with orange flower and pink flower color can be combined with red flowers. For white flowers, can be combined with any colored flowers because all the colors can blend.
Take advantage leaf leather leaves
Flower arrangement will be more beautiful when the leaves are added leather leaf. Leaves originating from America if seen look like a fir tree but in a smaller version. Because, shaped like a cone, divided into several branches. Not only can be added when arranging flowers in pots, but also leather leaf leaves are often added to a bouquet of flowers. However, the size of the leaf that is used leather leaves a little bit longer so as not covered by paper, fabric, or plastic wrapping flowers.
Add filler flower
As the name implies, filler flower means the interest rate used to fill in the gaps between the interest rate one another so that the circuit looks more dense and fascinating. Filler flower itself generally has a lot of branches with dense flowers. Some types of filler flower that is caspea, solidago, lisianthus, baby's breath, chrysanthemums puma, liatris, anthurium, snapdragons, alstroemerias, orlaya, and many others. For the selection can be based filler flower color of main interest.
Anything as beautiful flowers that have been decorated when it's not nice packaging will certainly look mediocre. Therefore, if the flowers are used to decorate the living room table using a unique pot. Could pot of water filled glass or stone or can be of bottles that had been decorated with paint or other. How about for a bouquet of flowers? For a bouquet of flowers, use the plastic then add the plastic tape as well as booster amplifier looks beautiful. For simplicity in the decoration of flowers, you should first determine the basic arrangement of flowers. L-shaped, fan, triangle, vertical, pyramids, or other.
All muslims all around the world definitely feel happy when hari raya comes in. Do you know what the reasons are? Yup, this is a special day in which people will gather and forgive each other. Besides, they can rebuild and strengthen relationship with their family members, friends, and neighbors. Anyway, I am a muslim. I usually celebrate this special day together with my parents and friends. We gather at my residence and then have fun together.
For hari raya this year, I plan to buy hampers my family members. Anyway, I want to make them happy. Besides, I want to do this because now I work in another city. To be honest, I really miss them and want to go home as soon as possible. To buy hamper, I already shop around, but I still don't find the right place yet because I am confused. Yesterday, I told my plan to my best friend and she suggested me to browse on internet soon. She also promised to look for the right place to buy hari raya hamper. After a while, she told me that she found an international flower shop, named FlowerAdvisor.com.sg. I checked the site soon and found many hampers with affordable prices, such as: Delightful Season (SGD 96.00), Hari Raya Blessing (SGD 108.00), Feasty One (SGD 135.00), Little Sunshine (SGD 172.00), and Epicurean (SGD 200.00). For more information, also check its Tumblr account.
Before making a deal, I checked the track record and reputation of this florist first. After I was sure that I did not cooperate with wrong hand, finally I decided to get Hari Raya Hamper at FlowerAdvisor.com.sg. I am very happy because my dream will come true soon. How about you? Do you plan to buy hamper for your parents or special one on Hari Raya? If you answer yes, you are highly recommended to buy hampers at Flower Advisor that is an international florist offering flowers, gifts, chocolates, wines, and hampers for hari raya, Christmas, and valentine day. For offered flowered, there are roses, tulips, sunflowers, lilies, and orchids. Meanwhile for wines, you can buy Australian wines, bourbon, champagne, Californian wines, malt whisky, scotch whisky, vodka, and so on.
Besides, you can find this online flower shop in various countries all around the world, such as: Indonesia, Australia, India, United Kingdom, United States, Bosnia, China, Brazil, and so on. Another best part is all offered products are sold for reasonable and affordable prices so you will not spend much money. Is there delivery service that is offered by Flower Advisor? Of course the answer is yes. You can use this service if you need it. Well, what are you waiting for? Visit this international florist and find hampers that you need as soon as possible.
Flowers sometimes become a symbol of a person for special moments. Why? Since everyone nearly all love flowers. With colors, shapes, and fragrance so it can be special interest in special moments. In addition, the interest that they give special moments usually has its own meaning. Give flowers on special moments make a loved one feel happy because the note. Special moments what often makes the use of flowers. To find out more, following the special moments:
February 14 is the anniversary of Valentine (Valentine's Day). Nan, for you who want to celebrate the day of love do not forget these special moments are used to give a greeting to the people you care about. These special moments, you can express affection by giving flowers. Flowers have long been used as a symbol of affection. Usually the flowers are often used for Valentine's Day are roses. To make you more impressed attention on the people you love, and then assemble the rose flower as good as possible.
Flowers are not only used to celebrate Valentine's Day, but also flowers are often used in special moments such as weddings. The flowers used to decorate the decoration. In addition, the interest rate used as a hand held by the bride. This interest rate is called the hand. Interest held by the bride is very eagerly awaited by the invitation to get the throw flowers. Most also the follow-throwing flowers are women and men who are not married. By getting them to believe the toss flowers as luck.
Flowers are not only used as a symbol of happiness of people, but also flowers symbolize one's condolences to the people who suffered. Wreaths symbolize grief you care for others. Flowers of grief are usually made in the form of boards. If you want more special, you can assemble their own interest this grief by using flowers that is around you.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day is not a few people who give flowers to parents. Mother's Day is a very special day. Mother's Day is held as gratitude for the services mother who has done everything for the kids and this is also a form of gratitude children. Mother's Day moment is very important for children to be able to confide in their parents. Therefore this moment is very dear to pass up. This moment is very nice used by you to please mother by way of presenting wreaths. To make this special moment even more memorable look for florists with the best service. Search interest also becomes your mother's favorite moment of the day that you became a very special moment.
Everyone would like the name of a flower. Flower has a distinctive feature for people who like it. Besides the color is gorgeous, fragrant flowers became one of the reasons people love interest. Therefore, flowers are widely used by people for a variety of uses. For example, it is used as a congratulations to someone who came to power, the inauguration of figures. Companies, birthday, and so forth. Congratulations they aimed to give flowers.
Such special moments are usually utilized by people by giving flowers. To add your special moments more meaningful should seek an experienced florist order flower arrangements look presentable.


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The Stroller: 'Vulgar-time'
Published: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 4:14 p.m.
The National Football League should be ashamed. That word comes from Wayne Harris, a disgusted Super Bowl viewer who says the lights at the Superdome should have gone out during the halftime show Sunday night. "I am a 79-year-old man who admires the female body as much as any man," says the Spartanburg resident, "but the show at halftime should have been called vulgar-time. Why would a beautiful young lady who has a God-given singing talent want to display herself in such a crude way before millions watching, mostly on TV and many of them children? I cannot imagine Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney or Dinah Shore ever displaying themselves that way. Their talent was all we needed for entertainment."
'TREMENDOUS WORK': Chuck and Sylvia Schmelz of Spartanburg are singing the praises of the team of health care professionals on the seventh floor of the tower at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. "We wish to thank them for the tremendous work they do with postoperative patients," says Mr. Schmelz. "Although my wife would rather have been someplace else having a vacation, she had to have an operation, and she was treated like a queen during her postop stay. Thanks to all for your professionalism and dedication to helping the ill."
HOUSE OF FLAGS: Hovey McClure of Landrum encourages folks to watch UNC TV's program Thursday night on the House Of Flags Museum in Columbus, N.C. "This is a rare opportunity and a do-not-miss program that will air beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday and repeated Friday at 8:30 p.m.," says Mr. McClure. "This is the story about the most unusual and only known such display in the nation. This historic, most unusual and valued project has been open to the public for about a year, and this airing no doubt will prompt national attention. I feel sure that after the viewing you will be looking forward to making an on-site visit."
'PLEASE CLARIFY': Keith Lee of Inman finds it interesting that media outlets, when reporting the death of the late Sen. Strom Thurmond's daughter, referred to her either as mixed race or biracial. "We all realize the same hereditary condition exists for President Barack Obama, but the news media never use either of those words to characterize his race," says Mr. Lee. "In this world of political correctness, could someone please clarify when we should use and should not use those terms?"
ODDS AND ENDS: World War II history buffs will want to be at the Hub City Bookshop at 7 p.m. Thursday for a book event with Paul Reid, author of "The Last Lion: William Spencer Churchill." Mr. Reid, who lives in Tryon, N.C., completed the third volume of the epic three-book Churchill biography when historian William Manchester died. He will discuss Churchill's role in the war and sign copies of his new book. The event is free.
Clifdale Elementary School is sponsoring a Relay for Life variety show Saturday titled "Hearts for a Cure" in the District 3 Community Auditorium at Broome High School. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 each for a night of singing, dancing and comedy. For tickets and more information, call either Kathy Dunagin at 809-0630 or Malinda Bridges at 809-3249. Tickets also will be sold at the door.
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CS21A-A: Introduction to Computing I
What did you like best about the course and the teacher?
- She was very understanding! She would always never hesitate to approach the students if there is a prob.
- Fun, helpful, knowledgeable teacher.
- The course was like a playground, ripe with experimentation and countless possibilities. The teacher is very fun. It is also good that the teacher gives additional sites and sources for extra education.
- Her way of teaching is excellent. Although slower than last sem (lectures) I was able to understand every fully. She's such an excellent professor! She's always there when you need to consult. Very effective, because she makes java fun and she really wants to share her knowledge to all her students.
- My teacher's so smart and knowledgeable about the subject! She's one of those who won't need a guide / index cards to teach. She scares me because she's really smart and all that.
- The teacher is very helpful. The course is fun and you really learn coz of the hands on and practical tests.
What did you like least about the course and the teacher?
- The computers sometimes won't even work.
- There are still some instances wherein one can get lost.
- She doesn't give anything to read so I won't know what to expect or do in class. Though, I am a poor learner, she's still great teacher. Java's really hard.
- Written exams.
What would you suggest to the teacher to improve the course?
- I like her the way she is... nice and always ready to help out :)
- There may be a need to get a little bit strict in terms of graded work outside and attendance
- Give more things to read
- More weight on hands on and more projects. Start with simple ones that will culminate into a big major project.
CS21B-A: Introduction to Computing II
What did you like best about the course and the teacher?
- Our teacher gives us challenging and fun activities.
- Free internet, having fun with games.
- She has a very lively approach in teaching the lesson. :)
- The teacher is perky and keeps us interested.
- Moderate pace but very informative.
- Stimulates critical thinking.
- Great teacher, fun course, stress reliever!
- Fun... fun... fun... :) Sacha, luvable teacher :) free candies java, funny teacher
- It's about practical knowledge and practical skills for a programmer.
- Interesting and never boring. Very practical subject matter and practical way of doing things. Logical progression of ideas. Very flexible way of doing things. Assignments are actually... fun cough. Easy pace, not crushed, so we can get the concept, but also not boring.
- Interesting exercises, reasonable work load.
- Very interesting course, nice syllabus. The teacher is very approachable and is willing to help those who need assistance.
- It's fun and challenging. Our teacher really knows what she's teaching and she teaches naturally.
- Win or lose it's the course we choose :) the teacher smiles a lot, knows a lot. The coures is interesting & air conditioned classrooms.
- The teacher encouraged working in groups. She knows how to keep the class attentive and involved. She made CS quite interesting.
What did you like least about the course and the teacher?
- Midterms (written tests), hands-on
- She talks really fast, he he
- More time pa dapat. More examples should be given.
- Nothing.
- Medyo mahirap mag true or false sa long tests (midterms) kasi malayo siya sa normal teaching style.
- Sometimes lessons too fast.
- It's so challenging that some work is difficult to finish.
- Course -- when I don't understand the lesson well and homework given right away.
- Class schedule sucks. The teacher is... weird and proud of it.
What would you suggest to the teacher to improve the course?
- More fun class activities.
- Lecture more about the topics please. It's hard to study on my own.
- Talk slower. :) he he
- Give more examples of simple program since we learn more with examples
- Replace Windows machines with Unix / Linux machines
- More group activities
- Smile more! More group works
- More exercises (?) but as it is, its alright--the book just can't seem to give exercise though
- More personal/one on one
- Hands-on examinations
- Lectures, explain the code that we are working on, some terms
- More time to digest new lessons
- Keep smiling, classes should be at 11 pm, BS CS shouldn't have Fil classes.
CS21B-B: Introduction to Computing II
What did you like best about the course and the teacher?
- CS21B is a very challenging course, and that's why I like it. It's like studying a language and getting that language to do things for you. The teacher encouraged us to learn independently before asking for help. Her obvious enthusiasm for the lesson she teaches makes learning CS21b easier.
- Interesting (both) & knowledgeable (teacher).
- The techer is very approachable & doesn't fail to give every student the help he/she needs. She makes practical learning easy.
- I love chocolates.
- Most anything.
- We did many exercises and that helped me understand the lesson better.
- Course--helped my problem solving skills through the application of basic computing/programming concepts. Teacher--fun, easy to approach, always wears a smile. :)
- She is so lively. She makes the course interesting.
- Teacher: very knowledgebale about java and programming. Helpful.
- Free computers and internet access, air-con, I like computer, free stuff
- Lots of computers!
- Self-study
- Chocolates and candies!, creative lectures (sometimes), follow-up exercises, good personality! (did I mention chocolates).
- Free internet and the smiling teacher
- We received treats for doing good in class. The teacher is very lenient and cheerful!
What did you like least about the course and the teacher?
- The teacher is sometimes a bit fast in teaching the lessons.
- Sometimes, there is not much information from discussion that the student can go on with.
- * course is difficult.
- NONE... I like it very much.
- Workload is sometimes heavy, almost every meeting brings more homework. Students were expected to do independent study but not everyone will catch up.
- Gloomy lighting
- Eyestrain
- The course is a bit too abstract for my taste.
- Self-study.
- Emailing exercises (email is unreliable! Bring back courses.edu!). sudden deadlines for work.
- Internet-based homework!
- The teacher is not very concerned with the students welfare.
What would you suggest to the teacher to improve the course?
- Just a little more discussion & everything will be fine :)
- Provide more codes to study.
- Get better chocolates, wider variety.
- More exercise, although there are enough already, more analogies for hard to grasp concepts.
- More lectures and real-life examples
- Uniform PPT presentations
- Computers!, makes me think. Teacher: lively, gives candy.
- More Powerpoint.
- No comment.
- Innovative and extra creative way of teaching: push on.
- More chocolate! Use courses.edu! Final project: many members, but higher level requirements
- It would be better if the teacher supervised the slow students to optimize learning. Com Sci is a course where it is hard to catch up if one is lagging behind.
CS161-E: Operating Systems
What did you like best about the course and the teacher?
- Very accommodating and approachable, interesting some what.
- The teacher is approachable and friendly. She's also considerate and understanding enough.
- The teacher made the course interesting.
- Chocolate.
- The teacher was very smart and very helpful. She was always available for consultation and welcomed questions.
- She is very knowledgeable, the university should get more teachers like her. She is very friendly and approachable. We learned a lot from her. I like the examples that she gives.
- Examples in the lectures.
- She was concerned with students who do not understand the topic, thoroughly explaining to them.
- Always available for consultation (email etc)
- Teacher was always interested to hear questions from students.
- Sacha is funky. She really wants her students to learn. Projects are corny.
- Good teacher, lively class.
- It was important (basics)
- It was interesting.
What did you like least about the course and the teacher?
- Course: Maguyon's complex questions and stupid multiple choice tests. Teacher talks too fast, starts class before bell rings.
- I guess instead of quizzes, we must have class activities instead. And these class activities are not necessarily graded. Also, I hope that the prof will inform us much earlier with regards to the exams (like venues, scope, etc.)
- The test!!! I think they don't quite cover the more important aspects of the lessons, and they're more MIS-friendly than CS friendly. What's with the freaky multiple choice? Why do we feel we have to MEMORIZE THE ENTIRE SLIDE SETS just to get decent grades? What about testing logic and understanding?
- Some of the project specs were irrelevant (Ariel Maguyon's)
- The projects were too difficult. The workload of the projects was too much to handle for MIS students.
- Projects given were not reasonable. Only a short time was given to complete the project and it was not taught in class.
- Why does Maguyon have to make the exams and projects?
- Projects were covering too many challenging aspects...
- Short time for programming projects... projects during Christmas break.
- Teacher goes too fast.
- Talks too fast.
- Linux, IBM room
- CS161 is boring :( Tests are hard.
- Long tests and unnecessarily complex projects
- Confusing multiple choice
- There were no computers to use when we had lessons in programming. We had projs that weren't taught
- Crappy multiple choice testing in LTs
What would you suggest to the teacher to improve the course?
- Candy!
- To change #2
- Organization of lectures, present timetable so that we'll know what to expect every meeting.
- Talk slower, wait for us to absorb it a bit before continuing :(
- Class activities and more chapter review. This helped a lot.
- Uh... prevent Sir Maguyon from making parts of the tests.
- Get better projects
- Separate MIS students with CS students, change the projects.
- The exams are too long.
- Make up your own exams & projects please?
- Slow down a bit. Reduce test questionnaire from A. Maguyon.
- More Maguyon classes.
- Talk slowly (?)
- Fire A. Maguyon.
- Remove modified multiple choice.
CS161-F: Operating Systems
What did you like best about the course and the teacher?
- The teacher was able to express and clarify herself whenever people had a hard time understanding, and has funny but oddly relevant analogies.
- The quizzes she gave were very helpful and she was very interested in keeping the class aware and attentive. And the candy was a plus too.
- The teacher makes the lesson sound so easy therefore it gets a little easier even if just a bit.
- She is quite lenient and flexible compared to some other teachers we could've gotten. She's very enthusiastic.
- Teacher--sure na may alam (unlike other teachers who just read slides in front of class)
- She's very good and very helpful in class
- Out of class relationship
- Teacher--cheerful, considerate and gives candies... :) also gives analogies that are very helpful in understanding different concepts.
- The teacher was helpful and wants us to ask questions
What did you like least about the course and the teacher?
- She's not particularly boring considering it's a read-from-the-slide type of lecture and compared to other CS teachers, she knows what she's teaching and seems to be very good at it. (Sorry these are what I like best about the teacher.) The coding/programming part of the course was not taught enough.
- There are many concepts not discussed that end up in the exams.
- The course can be a bit demanding when it comes to project specs.
- Sometimes, she teaches a little too fast.
- Tests--really hard. Teacher--gives quizzes every meeting :(
- he's too good. (hehehe) the course has so much information... for so less time.
- A bit fast, not exactly tailored for MIS majors (too far away from our programming experiences). Becomes an exercise in memorization, assumes background in *nix.
- She talks too fast and it makes it difficult for us to understand what she's saying.
What would you suggest to the teacher to improve the course?
- Candy!
- To change #2
- Organization of lectures, present timetables so that we'll know what to expect every meeting.
- Talk slower, wait for us to absorb it a bit before continuing :)
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CS21A Introduction to Computing I, SY 2003-2004 1st sem
What did you like best about the course and the teacher?
- She's interesting to listen to and a teacher like her keeps you awake not like other teachers who are worse than sleeping pills.
- It is in this course that I was really forced to do more of self-study and asking others for help (unlike school). I like the part in this course that keeps our minds thinking of possible solutions to problems. I like her being available for consultation too.
- Ate Sacha is very approachable. She really knows what she teaches... she's the greatest. =) hail ate Sacha. She's also very much focused on the learning process rather than what we are able to do in class. She does not spoonfeed us (which is very nice). We get to learn more and we wish to learn more.
- The teacher is very approachable & nice. I have no problem approaching her whenever I have difficulties with the lesson. She even helps us even though consultation time is over.
- She is good in programming and has several achievements as a student. I know that I am in good hands with her. In fact, I have improved 3 times since high school.
- The teacher was very encouraging, patient and helpful. Always available for consultation.
- Fun.. fun.. fun teacher, refreshing, appropriate time slot, internet access
- Fun, refreshing, wakes you up (teacher) interesting, gives internet access (course)
- She's the friendliest, nicest and most helpful teacher I ever had. She never fails to encourage everyone and help them if they are having difficulty. She always finds time for her students.
- The teacher gave time for the students to develop independent study and at the same time promoted group work through lab exercises.
- Favorite subject, interesting and fun. Challenging without being just plain difficult.
- Miss Sacha goes the extra mile for her students all the time. If you can't understand the answer or the lesson, one'll be willing to tutor you no matter what time. (or how much time it takes) one time she stayed until past 7 pm to tutor me. If I fail this course.. let's just say I have to reason to fail this course.
- CS is fun and challenging and Miss Sacha is very good at it. What I like most about her is being concerned and considerate when a student does not understand a lesson.
- Fun, approachable, nice, cheerful
- She gives fun activities once in a while.
- I just plain like the course and the way the teached explains subject matter in a non-textbook manner.
What did you like least about the course and the teacher?
- The course was OK but I guess the pacing is fast.
- I didn't like the part when, many times, we are left with questions or problems we need to figure out on our own (and on my part, without even understanding the lessons yet)
- I don't know what to expect of my grades! It's kinda freaking me out.... (frankly)
- I had problems coping with the class but it's okay because the teacher is willing to help us.
- The midterm exam was so difficult compared to what students four precious years had to take.
- Test and quizzes, sorting, searching arrays
- Test and quizzzes
- time slot
- I don't like the early schedule 7:30 to 8:30 am
- Not enough time to try everything and want to.
- Not much detailed... what I mean is step by step teaching
- Expects too much, too many independent studies
- She expects us to learn by ourselves
- Nothing worth noting.
What would you suggest to the teacher to improve the course?
- Slower pace please!!!
- .... To make the discussion in class more detailed and not (the lesson[?] lesson[?] question[?] quiz.)
- No test and quizzes. More group projects. Better & working computer units.
- No tests or quizzes.. more projects :) classes should be at 11 pm
- I hope there would be more in depth discussions to all aspects of the course.
- The lecture in searching was just that we all easily understood. I hope that is the succeeding topics, you would teach in that way.
- Please give more lectures in class.
- To teach each topic in detail or step by step.
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We're kickin' it old school in this cute T-shirt from adidas. Comfy cap-sleeve tee with scoop neckline and retro adidas graphics printed on the front. 95/5 cotton/spandex.
A brand with a distinctive old-school feel, adidas Originals is a collection of casual sports apparel and is adidas' heritage line. The brand uses the iconic Trefoil logo, which first appeared in 1972. Inspired by adidas' signature 3-Stripes, the flower shape with three stripes running through symbolizes the brand's diversity. It was the corporate symbol until 1997, when the 3 Bars design was adopted. Today, pieces in the adidas Originals collection are based on fashion from the 1960s through the 1990s. From flat bill caps to graphic tees, and from track pants to crewneck sweats, the adidas Originals collection is made to be noticed.
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This is Barca's new home jersey for the 12/13 season.
A product of FC Barcelona's youth system, Xavi Hernandez has spent his entire career with the club. The inspirational playmaker made his senior debut in 1998 and in the seasons since appeared in over 600 games and, of course, helped the club win numerous trophies.
Barcelona's classic navy and red are fused for a unique look. Nike designed these jerseys to honor Barcelona's tradition of excellence with a modern/creative look to inspire and excite the team and fans. Mes que un club is screened on the inside of the collar. Red cuffs and collar design.
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Apoya al Barcelona con esta camiseta de local de Xavi Hernández para la temporada 12/13. Viene en el tradicional tono azul con una franja roja en el centro. Nike diseñó estas camisetas para honrar la tradición catalana con una apariencia moderna y creativa


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Gangrenous wound at Sweetwater
I want to thank the media for covering the scandal-ridden Sweetwater Union High School District.
Having read four volumes of Grand Jury testimony, the level of hubris demonstrated by the Board of Trustees and Superintendent, both past and present, is unprecedented.
In this country we have a history of electing and then criticizing our leaders. We would be better served if we paid more attention to a candidate's character before we elect them.
The sense of entitlement and privilege demonstrated in the first volumes leads me to believe that this is just the tip of the iceberg. This district wraps itself in secrecy requiring a Public Records Act request before disclosing that which should have been made readily available. The present board, with the cooperation of the superintendent, has resisted enacting any reforms to campaign contribution limits. (There presently are none) The lack of limits on gifts and contributions is the very thing that has 4 out of 5 sitting Board members under criminal indictment.
Meanwhile board meetings are a study in dysfunction. The interaction between the board, the superintendent and the public rivals any "Housewives of ---" reality show on TV. These meetings are so contentious that fewer than half the meetings are completed and have to be rescheduled for the following month. The board chooses not to meet more than once a month so it may take two or three months for them to get to an agenda item. That is one helluva way to run a railroad.
Sweetwater is suffering from a gangrenous wound which will require deep cauterization and a prolonged period of recuperation. To quote Edmund Burke, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
I urge all who know of problems and abuses, particularly bullying and intimidation of staff, to come forward so that we can begin the healing process. We owe that to ourselves and our children.
Kevin O'Neill
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- South County transcripts released
- Contractor: 'They drank all my liquor'
- Contractor: Officials demanded meals
- Contractor: Gandara took check, said thanks
- Brand: Sweetwater ways 'didn't seem right'
- Defense: Contractor fudged reports
- Luau launched Sweetwater coziness
- Architect felt like fix was in
- 'Boy I spent a lot of money on those people'
- 'Oh, no, that is not happening'
- Sweetwater attorney: 'We support our friends'
- 'You are going to end up paying for my meal'
- Compilation of searchable, downloadable transcripts


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Triad opens new office
Company active in area gas exploration
February 12, 2013
Officials with Houston-based Magnum Hunter Resources say they hope to maintain a long-term relationship with southeast Ohio and northwestern West Virginia through the company's local subsidiary,......
What's your point? Triad was filing for bankruptcy, another company took it and turned it around. Of course Evans wants to make money, who's idiot enough NOT to? So Triad comes into the area to make more money and benefit our region. Are we supposed to only welcome local, NON-profit companies? Anyone finding fault with this scenario is simply small minded and paranoid.
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A company with nearly 100 employees in the Marietta and Parkersburg area announced Wednesday it will be filing for bankruptcy.
Triad Resources, a company that invested in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas in Appalachia, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which allows a company to reorganize during a period of financial difficulty.
The vultures circle when the gettin's good ;)
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Triad was filing for bankruptcy when Weaver passed; look it up...I still stand behind what I said...Evans is here for the MONEY, if Mtta and it's residents benefit from it Great, just keep your eye on Evans...
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NasCar, seriously? Do you know the story of Triad? Are you aware that Kean Weaver was a major player in this area, and his tragic passing was a great loss to this community? Triad Hunter is being low key out of respect for Kean. I hope the negative and cynical comments here don't reflect the opinions of the general community. If so, we don't deserve to have businesses invest in our area. Gheeze
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" he said. "We decided on a low-key entry into this area...
Sneaking in the back door, better keep an eye on old Evans...he's here for one reason MONEY and he's from Texass; another reason to keep your guard up...
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mattelliot, is there no success story or good news your jealous, miserable little mind cant tolerate?
this is a good company doing good things for their employees, their shareholders and the community.
if you cant show them a little respect or gratitude then keep your mouth shut. maybe you should consider getting a job in the public sector where miserable dolts like you seem to congregate.
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The EPA will soon be eating them for lynch
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Success does not come easily. Thanks for your responsible effort. I hope there are plenty more to follow.
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Success is to be applauded. I wish them well.
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Mattelliott, Why should they try to hide their success? A newly renovated building, 40 employees to eat lunch downtown and patronize local merchants, money entering the area economy---is there a problem with this scenario?
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This is great for the community.
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It's hard to hide money isn't it?
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VAIL, Colorado - We asked Bob "Vail's Marketing Magician" Parker a simple question: Was hiring the Southern Utes in 1963 to perform a snow dance a publicity stunt, or did you folks think they could actually make it snow?
Parker is 90 years old now, and his eyes twinkle when he's artfully dodging a question, like he did with that one.
"They have powers many of us may not have," Parker said grinning.
By the way, he said, the first Ute Indian snow dance was Vail's second year, 1963, not 1962.
It went like this.
December 1963 was starting out like a carbon copy of 1962, another bad snow year, Parker said. A woman who worked in the Vail Blanche ski shop heard from a friend of a friend that members of the Southern Ute tribe might be available to do a snow dance.
The woman told Blanche Hauserman, "Hey, maybe we could get the Utes to do a snow dance."
Blanche told her husband, Dick Hauserman, another of Vail's originals, "Hey, maybe we could get the Utes to do a snow dance."
Hauserman told Vail founder Pete Seibert, "Hey, maybe we could get the Utes to do a snow dance."
Pete turned to Bob Parker and said, "Hey, maybe you could get the Utes to do a snow dance."
So Bob called Eddie Box, sort of the Southern Ute CEO. When Eddie Box and the Southern Utes wanted to have their annual meeting of the leaders, they just knew when and where to show up. There were no papers or letters or phone calls, Parker said. They just knew.
Describing that is where Parker says, "He may have used some powers we don't have - telepathy," Parker said. "This was the guy I was dealing with."
Parker asked Eddie Box, "Can you do a snow dance?"
Eddie Box said, "We must contact Minnie Cloud of the Cloud Clan."
Minnie Cloud and the Cloud Clan lived in Ignacio. Instead of telepathy, in mid-December 1963, Eddie Box opted for modern technology and called Minnie Cloud on the telephone.
"Can we do a snow dance for this new ski area in Colorado?" Eddie Box asked Minnie Cloud.
Minnie Cloud answered, "We don't do snow dances."
Eddie Box rephrased the question. "Can you do a rain dance and call it a snow dance?"
It's not clear what Minnie Cloud answered, but in mid-December 1963 Minnie Cloud and five other members of the Cloud Clan showed up. In one huge car.
For good measure Minnie Cloud and the Cloud Clan did two snow dances, one behind The Lodge at Vail and another at Mid-Vail, with faith that colder temperatures would turn their rain to snow.
But it didn't snow, at least not right away. Minnie Cloud and the Cloud Clan got in their car and headed back to Ignacio, leaving Vail under bright blue Colorado skies.
Pete Seibert was an excitable fellow and couple days later excitedly asked Parker, "When's it gonna snow?!?"
"I'll call Eddie Box," Parker said.
Having no apparent telepathic powers, Parker picked up the phone and called Eddie Box. "When's it gonna snow?" he asked Eddie.
"I'll call Minnie," Eddie Box answered, and that's what he did, although their means of communication remains an untold mystery.
"I told them before I left it would snow Dec. 18," Minnie Cloud told Eddie Box.
Eddie Box called Parker back and said, "She says it will snow on Dec. 18."
Recalling the story, Parker sits up and smiles. "And Dec. 18 is when it snowed. Two feet."
Staff Writer Randy Wyrick can be reached at 970-748-2935 or firstname.lastname@example.com.