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The AM Roundup: MF Global, Stolen Valor, More
"Vaporized": Officials hunting for an estimated $1.2 billion in missing MF Global customer money increasingly believe that much of it might never be recovered. WSJ
'Stolen Valor' upheld: The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the Stolen Valor Act, which makes lying about having received military awards a federal crime. The Ninth Circuit previously ruled the act unconstitutional in a separate case. The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments on the issue next month. Denver Post
Hired: Greg Andres, former deputy assistant attorney general in the Justice Department's Criminal Division, is leaving the government to join the law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell. DealBook
Vodafone: The WSJ's India RealTime has a Q&A with Fereshte Sethna, who was part of the legal team that represented Vodafone Group during its successful appeal in the Indian Supreme Court of a government tax demand. Sethna discusses the implications for other foreign companies doing business or eyeing acquisitions in India.
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Domestic violence is not an uncommon phenomenon. This term includes all kinds of violence such as mental, physical, sexual, financial abuse etc. So many women all around the world go through this kind of situation.
Most of them remain trapped in such bad relationships. It is because either they do not have a place to go or they are too much dependent on their husbands.
On the other hand, some are afraid of what they will face when they get rid of the bad relationship. There is also the factor of children. A mother would never want to leave her kids behind. Thus, she would endure everything.
But the good thing is that there are some women who actually take the courage to get out of such a traumatic relationship and move on with their lives. And they are better off than the ones who are trapped in marriage for life. If one wishes to break free from something like that then they have to keep some points in mind.
If you have made your mind up to leave, that is fine, but as long as you are living with the enemy under the same roof, you have to know how to protect yourself. You have to know the signs of attack. And it is fairly simple as the abusers usually follow a certain pattern. Notice the behavior more closely and you will be able to identify the pattern easily and protect yourself.
You also need to make a plan of escape. You need to know where you should go when he is about to attack you. If the abuser abuses you physically then you need some place to hide. In this case, the two places where you should not hide are the bathroom and kitchen.
The bathroom is an enclosed space and he can trap you there easily. If you head for the kitchen, then you will give him the options to use any kind of weapon he wants. Try to move to a room from where you can reach the door to get out and ask for help.
Last but not the least, before you leave you need to seek help from people who can help you out of the situation. It can be a friend, family member or even a human right organization. Know the numbers of the people and do not hesitate to make a call when you need to. The best thing is to keep a cell phone with you. It will definitely come in aid.


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YORK, Maine — The York Water District is instituting a rate increase in January that will hike the typical residential bill by 27 cents a day, according to Superintendent Don Neumann.
The current rate of 0.006 cents per gallon is going up to 0.009 cents per gallon, according to Neumann.
Water remains "under a penny a gallon, delivered to your tap," Neumann told the Board of Selectmen last week.
"I would call that a bargain for clean drinking water," Selectman Torbert Macdonald said.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2015, residents paying $123.33 per quarter for water will pay $147.52 a quarter, Neumann said.
Public fire protection for the town will increase from $67,616 annually to $78,450, according to water district figures.
The overall rate increase is $452,125, or 19.6 percent, which will be allocated evenly across York's 5,198 water users, Neumann said. The last increase was in 2008, he said.
The hike is necessary because of cost increases, and it includes $4 million in bonding to cover upgrades to the 25 year old treatment plant, he said. One mile of infrastructure is expected to be replaced each year, he said.
The district's $3.2 million annual budget hasn't increased since 2008, he said. "In 2012, we barely hit it," Neumann said. "We've been operating very short over the last few years."
Of 150 water supplies in Maine, York falls in the middle, at number 75, for cost of water, Neumann said.
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Bloomberg Opposes Earlier Primary Elections
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg dismissed as a "terrible idea" a proposal to move city and state primary elections from September to June, a change that would dramatically accelerate the race for his successor.
"I see no reason why they should move the primary way in advance to accommodate the Board of Elections," he said at a news conference Monday. "And I think that (the) later it is, the more chance candidates have to enter the race, the more chance there is for candidates to build support, raise monies, explain to the public what they would do if they were elected — and that's democracy the way it should be."
Earlier this year, a federal judge moved statewide primaries for U.S. congressional races to June in response to a lawsuit that alleged the state's September primary date disenfranchised military personnel serving overseas. The state Assembly approved legislation that would have moved the primary for state and local offices to the same date in June, but lawmakers in the state Senate didn't support the measure.
Some New York election officials have urged the Legislature to move the primary for state and local offices to June as a way to save money. Holding two separate primary elections this year added $50 million in costs to county governments across the state, Douglas Kellner, co-chairman of the State Board of Elections, told the City Council in August.
The Election Commissioners Association of New York State, an organization that represents officials on election boards in the state's 62 counties, has also endorsed a June primary for all offices. Officials at the city Board of Elections have cited concerns about a September primary, saying they weren't confident they could certify results in time for a potential runoff.
Bloomberg on Monday said that argument "just shows you how badly flawed the Board of Elections is."
J.C. Polanco, a Board of Elections commissioner, said the mayor's statement failed to take into account "the enormous amount of regulations, sampling, testing and ballot creation. Even at 24 hours and 100% output maximization, it would take 19 days to meet the legal requirement."


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Their latest gig is that somehow I have been flagged as an automatic-renew customer and owe them $$ every year, even if I have NOT indicated that I want to continue to receive the magazine. If you look at the fine print on the bottom of their web 'subscribe' page, it says exactly that. All subscribers are considered to be auto-renew.
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Hundreds of inmates are now free thanks to a cost saving decision by the state of Kentucky.
WYMT's Peter O'Connor talked to one commonwealth's attorney about what that means and how he believes it sends the wrong message.
Letcher County Commonwealth's Attorney Edison Banks says he is worried the states decision to release more than 800 inmates will send the wrong message to the community and to criminals.
Lawmakers approved several measures this year to reduce the cost of housing inmates, including quicker consideration of parole and time off for good behavior.
The new policy is to help cut costs and reduce overcrowding in jails and prisons.
Letcher County Commonwealth Attorney Edison Banks says the move tells criminals they can do whatever they want and only face minimum penalties and at the same time tells the community the streets may not be as safe as they could be.
"If you have 20 different theft charges they are still considered d felonies. That person is probably not some one you want out in 6 months or less," Edison Banks, Letcher County Commonwealth Attorney said.
In Whitesburg the Letcher County jail officials say they've released 3 inmates so far.
Banks remains skeptical that the new policies from Frankfort will work.
Attorney general Jack Conway's office released a statement that said public safety is their number priority. "Prosecutors are very concerned about the budget provision affecting parolees. Some of these defendants have committed serious crimes, and the public and prosecutors expect them to serve the maximum time available according to Kentucky statutes."
"They are looking for ways to because the crowding at the jails and prisons. They are looking for anyway that they can turn them out as quickly as they can," Banks said.


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In this photo taken Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, Amy Cunninghis, left, and Karen Golinski, right, walk down a street near their home in San Francisco. All Golinski wanted was to enroll her spouse in her employer-sponsored health plan. Four years later, her request still is being debated. Because Golinski is married to another woman and she works for the federal government, her personal personnel problem has morphed into a multi-pronged legal attack by gay rights activists to overturn the 1996 law that defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)


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Great food! Ate there for the first time last week and absolutely loved everything about it. Our waitress was attentive and just as awesome as our food! Definitely will return often. Goal is to try everything on the menu - something yummy each visit!
We went to Amalfi's last night.. it was the best food I have ever had the pleasure of eating! The bread comes to the table with a plate of oil and herbs for dipping -- the bread is heavy and filling and tastes so, so good! I got the tomato soup and fettuccine alfredo. The tomato soup was the best I have ever had. It was so creamy and had pieces of tomato in it and just burst with flavor. The fettuccine was so soft and creamy and the best pasta ever. My husband had tortellini, which I tasted, and am not usually a fan of, but again.. Amalfi's did not disappoint!
The vibe was lovely as well as it felt rather intimate/romantic and of course italian. We probably would never have found this place if we hadn't been actively looking for local cuisine in Mount Pleasant and I would agree with the previous reviewer who called it a "hidden gem". I would recommend to anyone who wishes to have a lovely italian meal or a nice date night.
Also, I did want to point out -- it was not overly expensive and actually quite affordable .. for the two of us (no wine or dessert) it was in the $20 range before tax to give you an idea as I understand different people have different understandings of what "affordable" is. Another side note as well.. this was incredibly filling. We would have tried a dessert otherwise.. Will have to try for that next time =)
I LOVE Skoogies and we go there on a regular basis, driving all the way from Goose Creek. I know their Chicago style hot dog seems to be quite popular, but my personal favorite is the polish dog with Chili and Mustard (i love the chili!) and my husband gets the roast beef melt. Also, the fries are great too.. and the seasoning ... now I want Skoogies lol.


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Cavallo Point
Fort Baker, set on 45 natural acres, was an army post built at the turn of the 20th century in the Marin Headlands. Designed in Colonial Revival style using symmetrical and classical elements, the historic buildings at Cavallo Point were thoughtfully placed around a 10-acre parade ground so as to take advantage of the area's majestic setting. Today, the newly refurbished officers' quarters offer myriad heritage accommodations, while the original residential appeal and integrity are complemented by comfortable appointments. The entire hotel is a sustainable luxury hotel and a statement of green living. It is the home of the Institute at the Golden Gate, an environmental program of the National Parks Conservancy, and the sister hotel to Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur.
Fort Baker is listed as a Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places, and Cavallo Point was named one of ten "New Green American Landmarks" by Travel + Leisure.
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Hey guys, back again. Great forum by the way. I noticed some stains on the driveway today where my wife parks the Jeep. These are new as I make a point to check the driveway beneath the Jeep for leaks regularly (its a Jeep). I crawled under the truck, and found some fluid running down one of the power steering hoses beneath the PS pump. I did some searching on the forum, and found this thread-
Is this a common problem? Would I be safe to just order a new hose to fix this leak, or is it possibly a problem with the PS pump?
Also, since the PS pump was low on fluid at this point, I went to the dealership to get the fluid since I've read that WJ's require MS5931. Well, I didn't check before I topped off the fluid, but the dealership sold me MS10838 hydraulic fluid. Will this harm my PS system? I haven't run the truck with MS10838 fluid yet, so I suppose I can drain it if need be.
Also, I removed the top radiator hose so I could try to tighten the fitting on top of the PS pump. Some coolant came out in the process (not much), but it was reddish in color. Is this the high mileage type coolant, or is my coolant filthy dirty?
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Dallas Voice to Tom Leppert: Adios, flip-flopper
When Tom Leppert finished a distant, disappointing third in Tuesday's Republican U.S. Senate primary, many in Dallas — regardless of their political views — commended the former mayor for running a respectful campaign and, as he always does, carrying himself in public like a gentleman.
As Leppert said in his concession address to supporters, "I felt like we got in it for the right reasons. I felt like we conducted the campaign in the right manner, and I felt like we conducted ourselves in ways we can be proud of."
The Dallas Voice, a newspaper that focuses on news of particular interest to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender readers, didn't see it that way.
Its online headline about Leppert's defeat:
Gay-rights flip-flopper Tom Leppert concedes he won't make U.S. Senate runoff
The accompanying piece is by John Wright, the Voice's senior political writer.
It reminded Voice readers that Leppert the Senate candidate — who sought to portray himself as a conservative Republican Texas businessman — seemed far less supportive of gay rights and the gay community than had Leppert the nonpartisan Dallas mayor.
As mayor, Wright noted, Leppert twice attended the Dallas Pride Parade, and he hired an openly gay chief of staff.
But as soon as Leppert left City Hall to pursue the Republican Senate nomination, Wright said, the former mayor went out of his way to deliver in "a slap in the face to the LGBT community" by sending out "an anti-gay tweet."
That tweet, as we wrote at the time, said in part: "We need leaders in Washington to stand for the principle of marriage between one man and one woman."
It was sent the very day that Leppert resigned to run for the Senate — his Twitter account at the time still identified him as @MayorLeppert – and it was the first time the account had been used to express an opinion on a controversial political subject. (Leppert would later say on the campaign trail that he attended the gay rights parades because as mayor he represented all Dallas citizens, but that he had always been opposed to extending the right of marriage to gay couples.)
The immediate reaction from many politically active gay men and women in Dallas was one of anger and disappointment. It led to a meeting between Carol Reed, a political consultant working for Leppert, and members of Log Cabin Republicans, a branch of the party that supports equal treatment for gays and lesbians.
Reed, and Leppert, no doubt viewed the meeting as an attempt at fence-mending.
Wright's reaction to Leppert's election defeat — more than a year later — suggests that those repairs were not a complete success.


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Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel at Dallas Cowboys game.
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel may have tried to keep a low profile while attending the Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles game, but that did not stop the media from finding him.
I had no idea he was there until I noticed some television photographers pointing their cameras high into the sea of people attending the game. WFAA's Arnold Payne told me who was there above section 328. How they knew of his whereabouts in that huge stadium is a mystery to me.
The days of him being able to maintain a low profile are probably long gone now.


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Businesses of all sizes from all industries can make marketing errors. For the larger business that has already been a success, often the existing power of their brand is enough to prevent any of these errors from becoming a terminal problem within their operation. In contrast, marketing mistakes can often serve as the beginning of the end for smaller businesses, often due to the funds spent on initial marketing campaigns or the inability to generate sufficient sales on the back of these.
We looked at the most common marketing problems that businesses of all sizes make with alarming regularity.
Who is the Customer?
By far the biggest error most commonly made is a failure to recognize who will actually use the product. To cut marketing professionals some slack, part of the blame here can be laid at the door of designers, who are also guilty of creating 'innovative' products without thinking who might pay for it. Businesses can often lose themselves in their own product, and blindly believe that it is so good that anyone would buy it. Rarely is a product suitable for everyone, and having a target customer should be a requisite before anything is even thought up.
Ignoring the Customer
Okay, so some businesses do know who their ideal customers are. Unfortunately, they then make the mistake of failing to listen to them. Lip service is paid to market research just so they can say it has taken place, but like an episode of The Apprentice, the business knows best, not the customer.
Misunderstanding the Customer
Yes, a lot of businesses do listen to the customer, but don't actually take the time to understand whether or not the product is useful to them. Instead, they get lost with their head in the clouds, and tend to assume that their product can solve any problem their customer has. This is the classic scenario of trying to tell the customer what they want, rather than listening to the actual answer.
B2B or B2C?
That question can have huge repercussions for businesses, especially those who misunderstand how to sell their products to different markets. By understanding what value a product holds for consumers and/or businesses, a marketing strategy can be formulated in a relevant manner. Selling consumer benefits to a large business, for example, is only necessary if the business is then moving your product on to consumers. Does the average person care how your product can make a corporation more efficient?
Overcomplicating the Issue
Finally, even when businesses nail the other points, they can fall foul of not keeping their message simple. This is most common with new products, when businesses feel they need to deliver an essay detailing its benefits. If this can't be done in a quick and concise manner, it is probably worth reviewing the product, and going back to square one.
If products and services are thought up and planned in a methodical, thorough manner, then these mistakes will automatically eliminate themselves. Marketing errors tend to come about due to problems elsewhere in the process. Cut these out, and business marketing strategies will run like a dream.


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OAKLAND -- Nearly 1 in 6 kindergartners are chronically absent in the Oakland Unified School District. But not for much longer.
At least that's what OUSD officials hope, with the release of a new video aimed at decreasing chronic absenteeism and discouraging lateness. Chronic absence is missing 10 percent of school days, regardless of the reasons.
The video, shot in June and launched on YouTube Wednesday, includes about 30 OUSD students and Oakland Tech High School alum Marshawn Lynch, the Seattle Seahawks running back and former Cal Bears star.
The two-minute video, called "I'm an Oakland School Kid," shows students in a class writing about what they want to be when they grow up. Quickly, it switches to students dancing and singing to a remix version of "Don't Stop the Music." The kids sing about the importance of class attendance.
"Once you fall behind it becomes progressively harder to catch up if you're missing days," said Troy Flint, OUSD spokesman. "It's critical to place a focus on early learning. The video is really designed to appeal to everyone, but most of all, younger kids."
The video, developed by OUSD, is just one aspect of the larger effort throughout Oakland to improve attendance in schools. The district worked with Portal A, an ad agency, to shoot the video, before school let out.
Members of Portal A spent the summer editing the video to launch it by early August. Members of the production team are also Bay Area natives and said they have a personal connection with Oakland.
"We want to show people that the Oakland Unified School District, the kids and the parents who are involved in that community are really passionate about schools," said Nina Reyes Rosenberg, director of the video. "We just want to show the world that this community is really serious about preparing our kids for the future."
Moving forward, the district hopes to emphasize its commitment to improving attendance through the video, Flint said. He also added that he hopes other schools will promote the video as well.
"In the ideal scenario, the video gets widespread attention and it creates a new face and association with the Oakland school district," Flint said, "and helps produce a tangible improvement in our attendance rates."


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SIKESTON -- The state's leading independent advocate for children is looking for input to learn more about local trends in children's health care.
An educational town hall forum to discuss the State Child's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), the latest Kids Count data and Medicaid redesign will be from 3 to 6 p.m. March 27 at New Madrid County Central High School.
The annual Kids Count report, which is published by Citizens for Missouri's Children, analyzes children's health and well being in Missouri's 114 counties and the city of St. Louis.
In 2006, local counties were ranked among the worst in the Kids Count report with Scott County at 83, New Madrid at 103, Mississippi County at 98 and Stoddard County at 111.
The forum, which is sponsored by several local and state agencies, is geared to the general public with a focus toward parents and individuals who work in the child-serving industries, such as health care, education or child protection, in Scott, New Madrid, Mississippi and Stoddard Counties.
"Healthcare provides a foundation for many children. It can improve outcomes in school and other areas," said Catherine Marterella, program director of Citizens for Missouri's Children.
Among topics to be addressed at the forum include the number of children enrolled in free and reduced lunch programs -- which is an indicator of poverty level status -- and the number of children referred to protective services, an indicator of child abuse and neglect.
More specifically, SCHIP will be discussed, Marterella said. In 1997, Congress created the SCHIP program to offer health care assistance to children in working families. This year Congress must reauthorize SCHIP so that federal financing can continue. In Missouri, the program is known as MC+.
"There are concerns the program won't be reauthorized at the appropriate funding levels," Marterella said, adding the program has been extremely cost effective.
While SCHIP is a national program, each state manages their programs differently, Marterella said.
According to Missouri Department of Social Services data, statewide from January 2005 to December 2006, about 70,000 fewer children are participating in public health insurance programs due to program cuts or changes in eligibility requirements.
However, in local counties, more children are participating, and the gains are in the number of children in poverty category. For example, from January 2005 to December 2006, the number increased from 1,895 to 2,914 in Scott County; from 837 to 1,388 in New Madrid County; from 711 to 1,255 in Mississippi County; and from 1,293 to 1,954.
"It's becoming harder and harder for parents to find affordable health insurance because fewer and fewer employers are offering insurance," Marterella said.
The problem of health care insurance keeps growing, Marterella said, adding the profile of the uninsured is not who you think it might be.
"It's people with jobs who are doing the right thing and raising their children. This a problem we can solve, and covering kids is the first step," Marterella said.
Other town halls are scheduled throughout the state in Cape Girardeau, Springfield and Columbia, Marterella said.
"We will present some information, and hopefully, people will learn -- and we will learn something from them," Marterella said. "We want to find out what what's going on in the communities -- the successes and challenges they're having."
A panel of local physicians and health care providers will also be on hand to talk about what they're seeing with local families regarding health insurance coverage.
"This will be a good event, and it's an opportunity to point out what we see as problems," Jayne Dees, assistant administrator of the New Madrid County Health Department. "I hope we have a good turnout."
For more information, contact Revonda Kirby of the New Madrid Family Resource Center at (573) 748-2778.


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Definition of e-tailer in English:
A retailer selling goods via electronic transactions on the Internet.
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- This easy way to avoid sales tax is one reason for the enormous popularity of mail order in the US and it means that US Internet e-tailers are used to not collecting sales tax too often.
- When the Seattle-based e-tailer, which sells IT kit including software, printers and computer components, realised what had happened it cancelled the orders.
- Another indication that this is the case comes from the terms that credit card companies give e-tailers.
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Review: The Batcave
Posted 09 March 2012 - 03:36 AM
Set name: The Batcave
Set Number: 6860
Pieces: 690
Ages: 7-14 (you can fudge those numbers )
price: $89.99 CDN
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Link: Lego S@H
Alright now that we've got that out of the way, lets start with the Box
Fist Impressions
Right off the bat (), I was overwhelmed by the box art. It presents a scenario where Bane, the ruthless tacticin has planned to but his floral cohort out of bat-jail. But Batman plans to break-up the reunion on his Bat-cycle while Robin jumps to his aid. There are some logistical problems I have with the box though. If Bane has found out where the Batcave is, shouldn't a brilliant mind such as his be able to determine Batmans secret identity according to the building that resides several feet above him? Also another thing I don't like is that even when it comes to the villans, they still follow the same damsel in distress scenario that was seen on the Superman vs. Power Armour Lex box art, I know this is a boys toy, but you can't help wonder what it would have been like if Bane was in Bat-jail, and Ivy came to the rescue with a giant plant
Also Included on the Box is a pop-up of the characters included, as well as a message about the Comic Book inside. I know that TLC uses the minifigures on the box as selling-points for their products so it's nice to have a spot showing their alternate expressions and such. We also see Bruce Wayne for the first time on the box, which makes more sense compared to the old Batcave box art; Batman and Bruce Wayne were running in opposite directions while someone piloted the bat-ski . I wonder if TLC also thinks the Comic Book is a selling point for these sets?
Theres also a cool graphic on the top of the box. A cartoon version of Batman is marked on the top right corner as well as the Bat-logo on the bottom right to distinguish sets as bat-centric as opposed to Superman-centric. Another thing I like about the box is the blue cape pattern used on the top of the box which reminds me of Batman's cape flowing in the wind!
Going to the side of the box, we see a nice 1:1 scale of Batman. Not much to say about it though as it has become the standard on all sets.
Also on the side of the box, there is a nice graphic of all the superhero graphics together. We've seen Batman and Superman sets, but it leaves Joker themed sets to be desired. A shame really because I think that the Funhouse set should have been Joker-centric.
Going to the back of the box, we see a breakdown of all the cool functions of the set. I really like the comic panel setup that they use. The center pannel is filled with a continuation of the story started on the front of the box. I guess what happens next is up to you!
Opening up the box, this is what we find. A nice plethora of bags to drool over. I was dissapointed though that my instruction booklets didn't come in a cardboad backing though
Everything was more or less folded. My sticker sheet was left crumpled and my comic book was creased completely in half . My comic book isn't in mint condition! someone will have to pay for this. Unfortunatley, since my stickers were crumpled, I had tostick them under a stack of dictionarys during the duration of this review. So no stickers . There are three instruction booklets, and they all have the same design as the box art.
moving on, the 5 bags cheered me up a bit. Each bag is filled nicley except maybe 3 and 5. But other then that no problems here, pretty standard for lego to release sets with numbered bags, it's nice for doing reviews.
And now were ready to start the build!
Bag 1
Bag 1 has us building Batman and his Bat-cycle as well as Bane and his Drill-dozer
Pretty interesting parts collection here. Mostly red and black pieces. You also get the box for both capes.
Lots of interesting pieces. The red truck top is new in that colour I assume, It looks really good. You also recieve a metallic coloured exahust piece which is new in that colour as well. The exhaust colour is the same as the drill which is awesome to say the least, this piece has been M.I.A. since power miners was last released. The tread is really cool too and definitely worth mentioning. You also get the awesome new brick seperator.
A nice little bunch of extra pieces. Lights and chesse is always nice and you also get another gauge piece.
The completed vehicles are awesome! Drill machines are a staple in comics, and this one looks really good with it's red colour scheme. I also think that the flick-fire missiles are incorportaed nicely into the vehicle. The Batcycle is also really cool, I love the stream-lined look of it! There has been some hate towards it, but I think if you can remember that this is not Nolan's Batpod, you'll see it for what it is. An awesome Batcycle!
Heres a quick comparison between the Batcave Batcycle and the horrid Funhouse Batcycle. This one is clearly superior in every single way! More stream-lined and compact. The Funhouse one looks really akward when looked in comparison.
I'm really loving the look of this thing! It looks so fast and agile. Criminals are gonna have a hard time getting away from this beauty!
Bag 2
Bag 2 has us building the holding cell and beginning work on the transformation function. Looks promising!
Looks like a pretty good parts pack! Nothing really stands out at first glance, but getting a better looks sheds some light on what this bag holds.
Some new awesome trans-light blue wall pieces! These give the cave a great high-tech feel. I'm really interested to see what use I will have for them down the road! Other pieces worth noteing are the newly designed structure pieces in Dark Blue! I love Dark Blue, and these new pieces are awesome, you also get a whole whack of them. Other interesting pieces are the railing piece in black, and a vine piece in dark green for Poison Ivy.
Just three extra pieces here. Some cheese, a trans-light blue stud. And a technic pin.
The first module is the Holding Cell for Poison Ivy. It's a simple build that uses a cool snot technique for the gate. The inclusion of trans-light blue wall pieces is also a real bug plus as well. I also really like the turret on top.
The next part of the same bag requires you to build an elevated platform. I really think the elevation plays to the appeal of the Batcave, the supports are really cool in dark blue and they give the cave a sort of "bare-bones" appeal. It's not there to look pretty but rather get the job done. One thing I forgot to mention earlier is the triangular plate used as a platform, the middle is smooth rather then studded which is interesting. Overall it's a pretty simple section of the build.
The two modules connect to give the cave a cool overlap feeling. They kind of morph into one another to really get a sense of level and compactness which is pretty cool.
Contents of bag three! Some really cool pieces here.
Pieces of interest include a lot of cool Trans-light blue pieces as well as a red phone and some handcuffs.
The assembly requires you to spruce up the platform built in the previous bag. I like this because It allows you to build it in the way Bruce would build the Batcave, start with the platforms then add in all the fancy doo-dads.
Some really cool stuff going on here! The transformation chamber is complete and looks rather cool, and the Bat-gear wall is awesomely done, the vibrant yellow really helps it stand out. The trans blue lights also add a nice touch to the platform.
Bag 4 allows us to build the secret garage doors as well as the platform for the main computer.
Not a lot of interesting pieces here, but these are the few that caught my eye. The new Hinge pieces were unnecessary but a nice addition to the set.
Assembled it looks pretty good! The BURPs hiding behind the support beams add a nice touch and the doors look clean and clear and under control ( ) There is no cool function to open them though, only to little handles for you to grab and pull while making cool electronic noises with your mouth. The cross hatched wall pieces look really nice though.
The final bag has us finishing the details on the Main section.
There is a very good spread of detailed pieces here and there that will be very useful in mocs.
Pieces of interest include the printed Bat-logo dish ! the trans clear wall piece? And assorted pieces in a lovely shade of dark blue.
The final looks really good altogether!
Finally the set comes together perfectly! It looks really good altogether as one! So much action going on
Robin is overlooking the battle next to the bat computer, apparently it is in stand-by mode. The grapple gun is pretty cool but not very functional.
Bruce Wayne is ready to fly down to the cave while changing into the Bat-suit! How exciting! I don't really understand while the emergency phone is already in the cave though
Tah-Dah! Batman is ready for action.. well, at least after he walks all the way back upstairs to the armoury.
Strictly Business!
Bruce Wayne is a very lovely figure, he has back printing that is a nice attention to detail. Some may say he looks a bit to much like Clark Kent though. Bruce and Clark look very similar in the comics though so It's no big deal. Lex and Bruce are the two "suits" to come out of the theme. I think they work well together (the suits I mean)
Batman and Robin are pretty standard, they both have back printing and double sided faces. I really like both of them! They're ready to take on crime!
Harley and Ivy!
Poison Ivy is an all new beautiful figure! Front and back printing, as well as leg printing and hair printing! Shes truly a great fig that is much better then her older counter-part. Her angry expression is also perfect!
The Dark Knight Rises! 2012
The last figure is Bane! He looks great, I'm not sure if which version I like better, the newer one or the older one. They both have strengths and weaknesses. Either way he is a great figure. Front and back muscle printing. You can even see scars on his skin in the back printing which is great attention to detail. The last picture is of him and his counterpart in the upcoming Batman movie.
Thats it for the review, now for my final thoughts.
Price 8/10 Although the price is a bit steep, most things in this set are completely new. So it balances quite nicely
Parts 10/10 Lots of new and interesting parts in cool colours. I can see a lot of future use.
Minifigures 9/10 So excited to use these guys in upcoming mocs. Everything is just perfect. Only thing missing was Alfred
Playabilty 10/10 Lots of action going on, and lots of different functions to playaround with. There is also a lot you can do to expand the modules.
Overall 9.7/10 I'm very happy with this purchase. I think that this is a must-have for any Bat-fans collection!
"I've got you now Batman!!"
Cheers, Sok117
Posted 09 March 2012 - 03:58 AM
Posted 09 March 2012 - 06:18 AM
I happen to own this set, so I could add something to what you have already said. And I'm afraid I can't really agree on every account with you. But I'll leave it for future, should I pull myself myself together and review it one day.
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 07:37 AM
Posted 09 March 2012 - 05:34 PM
Good review of the DC flagship set(at least in terms of pricepoint). I have all the sets in the wave and I have very mixed feelings on it overall.
I think it's overpriced and looks empty without the batmobile set and an exclusive Robin figure may not have gone amiss with this set either, classic yellow, but I'm sure that'll come. The 5 minifigs are all great but perhaps better villains could have been chosen, but they will hopefully appear next wave. Bane has and always will be a weak character and I'm struggling to see how Nolan will flesh him out but I'm guessing thats why he is here.
Away from the negative it is a set that lends itself well to modding and adding a lazy susan turntable for the Batmobile which fits perfectly through the double doors and a launch pad mount can also be added for the Batwing. When everything is added the whole things looks so much more complete.
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 07:39 PM
surrideo, on 09 March 2012 - 05:34 PM, said:
Good review of the DC flagship set(at least in terms of pricepoint). I have all the sets in the wave and I have very mixed feelings on it overall.
I think it's overpriced and looks empty without the batmobile set and an exclusive Robin figure may not have gone amiss with this set either, classic yellow, but I'm sure that'll come. The 5 minifigs are all great but perhaps better villains could have been chosen, but they will hopefully appear next wave. Bane has and always will be a weak character and I'm struggling to see how Nolan will flesh him out but I'm guessing thats why he is here.
Away from the negative it is a set that lends itself well to modding and adding a lazy susan turntable for the Batmobile which fits perfectly through the double doors and a launch pad mount can also be added for the Batwing. When everything is added the whole things looks so much more complete.
Hope the review gets the traffic it deserves
I definitely agree with the idea of adding the Batwing mount and how the other sets compliment this one nicely. I look forward to seeing the mods people come up with for the Superheroes sets. I'm contemplating adding a trophy room to this with the new Dino T-Rex as the centerpiece. Great review all around though.
Posted 09 March 2012 - 07:44 PM
Posted 10 March 2012 - 05:06 AM
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Posted 10 March 2012 - 10:04 AM
That is real shame about those crumpled instructions and stickers. I believe the cardboard backing is for sets over a 1000 pieces in the US(?). Then again who knows.
They did make this set (and whole series) more lighter or "campy" which I don't think I really like that much. However there are some nice points such as the command center platform and quick change feature. I also think the Bat-Gear is lacking, they need to go back to having a little accessory pack (similar to what ARC troopers get in SW) in the large sets. The little drill Bane has is hilarious. The Bat-Cycle is ok, I would prefer a Bat-pod rendition.
As for the minifigs, I don't like the "cheek bones" on Bruce Wayne (or on Superman, Lex Luthor or Black Widow for that matter). However I think he is still a nice fig to get. The rest are very nice. However the lack of Alfred is disappointing.
Overall I would rate this set 6.5/10.
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Posted 10 March 2012 - 11:14 AM
Toss up between the funhouse and this which is the best.....I cannot decide.
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Posted 10 March 2012 - 01:07 PM
That's strange that you didn't get your instructions and stickers in cardboard, because I did...
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Posted 10 March 2012 - 06:30 PM
CaptainBermuda, on 10 March 2012 - 04:15 PM, said:
what was interesting about the set though was the fact that each bag had a different figure to build except one. The bag missing a figure was just screaming to have an Alfred minifigure in it .
Thanks for the replies everyone! I hope I can convince others to pick-up this set, you guys won't regret it!
Posted 15 March 2012 - 10:03 AM
Posted 17 March 2012 - 06:55 PM
I absolutely love this set, and I can't wait until I see it on sale... The figures look outstanding, and I love the play function in which Bruce Wayne becomes Batman!
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Posted 19 March 2012 - 06:39 PM
I am glad you like your copy so much.
Thank you for the review! You covered everything very well. Keep up the good work.
Posted 23 March 2012 - 12:01 PM
CaptainBermuda, on 10 March 2012 - 04:15 PM, said:
Perhaps this is TLG's way of combating the in-store theft acts of people opening boxes, removing the MiniFig bag (to re-sell them) and sealing box back up an putting back on the store shelf So, I guess it's worth a minor inconvenience if it thwarts those thieves. Also, it may be a new trend in all sets, to encourage building along with un-boxing. I noticed it in some 'other' new sets of a new theme.
sok117, on 10 March 2012 - 06:30 PM, said:
Thanks for the replies everyone! I hope I can convince others to pick-up this set, you guys won't regret it!
Thanks for the review sok117, it's always good to see a comparison to previous versions of theme-sets. Interesting mention of Power Miners (drill head) because assembled in your images, the overall structure does look a bit like Power Miners. Even though Harley & Catwoman don't come in the set, it's nice to see them in the images. Reviews and photographing them take a bit of time, so I'm not bothered that you have the parts piled up after dumping out of their respective bags -- since that's how it's boxed, not with pieces organized by color/type.
Sorry about your stickers (which I didn't miss one bit on the build, honestly, yet I know how it is when they are bent and never get completely flat after that) and your comic being folded. That is a mystery -- considering other fans received this set with those shrink-wrapped to cardboard.
When you find the time, I wonder if you could add the BrickLink or Brickset set LINK to your review instead of just the S@H link, because that link will eventually go dead when the product is sold out, whereas the Brickset one will remain for years & years Thanks!
Posted 28 March 2012 - 05:49 AM
I especially like the top of the Batcave where Bruce normally lives.
The transparent panels are a great touch!
Posted 28 March 2012 - 01:30 PM
the bat-bike beats the other one by a mile. Nice
review by the way!
Posted 28 March 2012 - 02:52 PM
Posted 16 April 2012 - 05:52 PM
(except for the chair)
I can't wait to pick up this set!..wait, how much does it cost? Yowch, seventy bucks. That won't work well with my 'Lego Budget'.
Great Review!
Posted 17 April 2012 - 04:23 AM
Edited by Sirtank, 17 April 2012 - 04:23 AM.
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Posted 21 April 2012 - 11:04 PM
Sorry to see that the stickers and the comic were so folded... It's really bad when this happends.
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The past week's headlines were dominated by the ongoing debate over the health care overhaul and the upheaval that followed.
President Obama and his posse hit the stump to play cheerleader for the health care overhaul and denounce the fiery rhetoric that followed passage of the bill. A dozen or more lawmakers reported threats directed toward them for their health care vote.
Meanwhile, the talking heads on both sides of the political spectrum were quick to denounce the name calling and veiled threats. And, as expected, both sides pointed an accusing finger of blame toward each other.
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The Commerce Department on Thursday quietly announced that personal income fell in 42 states last year. The American view that each generation will improve their financial position from the prior generation hit a pothole.
Personal income from wages, dividends, rent, retirement funds and government benefits slipped 1.7 percent last year. That downward trend showed improvement in the final quarter of 2009 but overall, the slipping economy clearly had an impact.
Then with little fanfare, the independent Congressional Budget Office said last week that President Obama's budget for next year will result in a $10 trillion budget deficit over the next 10 years - that's $1.2 trillion more than the administration had promised.
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In reality, none of us can fully understand nor appreciate these numbers. But we can understand that we work more but have less left at the end of the day. We can understand that the actions taken today will someday have to be paid. Yet we don't yet know how these debts will impact our daily lives.
The GOP would be wise to quickly switch the rhetoric from the health care debate and focus on the pocketbooks of the American public. We may be confused on just how this health care overhaul will impact our lives but we're not confused when our paycheck is unable to meet our daily needs.
When the working public finally sees the impact on their families from this avalanche of government spending, the pendulum of big government will swing in a different direction.
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|The celebrated jumping frog of Calaveras County (1865) --
How I edited an agricultural journal once (1870) --
The story of the old ram --
Buck Fanshaw's funeral --
Letters from Greeley --
An encounter with an interviewer (1874) --
A true story, repeated word for word as I heard it (1874) --
From Innocents abroad (1869): The Sea of Galilee ; At the tomb of Adam --
From The gilded age (1873): Colonel Sellers entertains Washington Hawkins --
From A tramp aborad (1880): Jim Baker's blue-jay yarn ; The hair trunk --
From Life on the Mississippi (1883): The river and its history ; The boys' ambition ; Perplexing lessons ; Continued perplexities ; Sunrise on the river ; The house beautiful --
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Maine Secretary of State Charlie Summers officially launched his campaign to replace Olympia Snowe in the U.S. Senate.
Summers made the announcement at the State House in Augusta Tuesday morning.
He joins five other Republicans who are vying for the nomination.
Four Democrats and several independent candidates are also running for the seat.
Three Independents are running, including former Gov. Angus King.
Summers has said he can continue to work as the secretary of state while he campaigns.
He made Tuesday's announcement during his lunch break.
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So, I installed the All-in-one calendar plugin to use with a Pagelines Theme on a wordpress website hosted by GoDaddy.
I'm not particularly computers-inclined, which is why I came to WordPress and Pagelines in the first place. So i'm not sure what exactly happened. I was trying to update the settings on the Calendar plugin - I clicked save settings - and got this message and nothing else:
"Fatal error: Uncaught exception 'Ai1ec_File_Not_Found' with message 'The specified file 'event.min.js' doesn't exist.' in D:\Hosting\9640621\html\wp-content\plugins\all-in-one-event-calendar\app\helper\class-ai1ec-view-helper.php:124 Stack trace: #0 D:\Hosting\9640621\html\wp-content\plugins\all-in-one-event-calendar\app\controller\class-ai1ec-events-controller.php(176): Ai1ec_View_Helper->theme_enqueue_script('ai1ec-event', 'event.min.js', Array) #1 [internal function]: Ai1ec_Events_Controller->init('') #2 D:\Hosting\9640621\html\wp-includes\plugin.php(403): call_user_func_array(Array, Array) #3 D:\Hosting\9640621\html\wp-settings.php(302): do_action('init') #4 D:\Hosting\9640621\html\wp-config.php(91): require_once('D:\Hosting\9640...') #5 D:\Hosting\9640621\html\wp-load.php(29): require_once('D:\Hosting\9640...') #6 D:\Hosting\9640621\html\wp-blog-header.php(12): require_once('D:\Hosting\9640...') #7 D:\Hosting\9640621\html\index.php(17): require('D:\Hosting\9640...') #8 {main} thrown in D:\Hosting\9640621\html\wp-content\plugins\all-in-one-event-calendar\app\helper\class-ai1ec-view-helper.php on line 124"
I can't access my account through GoDaddy in order to edit anything. I tried just going to the website to see if it still works - and got the same error message.
The website is for my work. I hope someone can help me restore it to functioning.


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|Serge M. Egelman; Erika McCallister;
|Toward Privacy Standards Based on Empirical Studies
|April 28, 2011
|In this paper, we argue that if privacy standards are created to guide ,do-not-trackŠ technologies, it is imperative that these standards are created with the primary stakeholder in mind: the data subject. Previous privacy and security standards have been unsuccessful because implementations were inconsistent, confusing, or not readily apparent to the user. The Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs) empower users to make informed decisions about their privacy and should be the basis for any resulting privacy standard. However, research must be conducted to determine best practices for presenting this information to users. We describe one such study that we are currently conducting and what we expect to learn about promoting informed consent with regard to data sharing.
|W3C Workshop on Web Tracking and User Privacy
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|Princeton, NJ
|April 28-29, 2011
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|Electronic Commerce, Cybersecurity, Data Mining
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What goes into our signature tote? Here it is by the numbers: 2 pieces of fine leather are used for the body. 8 inch strap drop: long enough to sling over your shoulder, but short enough to hold as a top handle. 1 interior side zip pocket to keep your keys, phone and wallet at the ready. 24: the number of hours in a day that this bag looks cool. How often you'll reach for it? 500 gazillion times.
The Transport Tote
Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 735 reviewers.
Rated 1 out of 5 by Ceecee79 The quality has disappeared I saw the Transport Tote a few years ago in store and had my eye on it for a few years. Now that I finally need a larger sized tote, I ordered it, but when it arrived, I was appalled that this wasn't the beautiful leather of the Transport tote that I saw in stores before. The tote used to have a slight gloss to the leather and would develop a nice patina after use. What I got instead was a bag in a dull finish made from cheap "bonded leather" (shredded leather fibre + pulp + plastic). You can tell by the smell, the papery texture, and glimpses of the real material showing through the holes in the stitching. I could tell right away that this bag would not hold up (inadequate stitching, the "leather" will tear and peel easily). I would never pay this price for something that isn't meant to be used often. I was so disappointed that the quality has slipped so much and returned it (had to pay for return shipping as well). What a mistake. March 13, 2016
Rated 1 out of 5 by strideam Doesn't wear well at all! I've had the bag for about six months and, similar to other reviews, the corners are discolored, the straps have come unglued, edges frayed and the leather has cracked and marked (not is the nice broken-in leather way either). I used it mainly on the weekends, not every day. Pretty disappointing. January 15, 2015
Rated 1 out of 5 by ellesbelles17 Quality has Changed The quality on this bag has been downgraded significantly. It's no longer the sleek, substantial leather transport tote we all know and love. The look and feel of the "new" bag is a cheap, raspy and thin material that showed signs of poor wear right out of the box. I compared it to my older transport tote and the difference in construction and quality was pretty shocking. This will be the second item I've recently returned to Madewell on grounds of poor quality alone. So disappointing. The brand's name is starting to feel a bit ironic. Please bring back the old transport tote! July 27, 2016
Rated 4 out of 5 by AmyCowan Nice bag! I love the bag. It holds a Macbook Air with no strain or fear that it's going to fall apart. The English saddle color is appropriate for all seasons. My only 3 tiny issues: I got the gold foil monogram, and people ask if it's the brand. I wish the handles were thicker and smooth on both sides. I wish it had a couple additional pockets. June 3, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by MrsP Great work bag I purchased this bag as a gift to myself when bonuses came through. I was typically commuting with a minimum of 3 different bags to work and now it all fits in this one! It's a bit larger than I had anticipated so my thoughts of it doubling as a purse probably won't work out very well but it's perfect for weekday commuting or a weekender type bag. I saw another review that didn't like the lack of pockets and I do agree that I'll probably have to get a smaller bag to hold all my miscellaneous items inside this tote, but because it doesn't have anything taking up space it leave enough room for gym stuff, laptop, and my lunch! Love it! April 6, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by amenon96 Phenomenal Bag I was super skeptical to buy this because of a few bad reviews, but I am in love with this bag. I've used it all summer for school and traveling and have it stuffed full with my laptop and books for class, and have had no problems. I recommend it fully to anyone who wants a super convenient, stylish bag. It does wear but in a very nice way, and is very easy to clean with a leather cleaner. I love this bag! August 9, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by dayz A MUST HAVE TOTE This tote is perfect for all your daily travel needs. The size is perfect, I'm 5"2 and it's easy to carry. The quality of the bag is nice and the fresh smell of leather is amazing. Perfect summer bag - I bought the saddle color and it's beautiful. Every woman needs a tote like this in her life. June 9, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by abipk THE bag I've had this bag for a few months now, and I love it more everyday. I use it as my bag for uni, so it easily carries a few notebooks and my laptop as well as odds and ends that I have floating around in my bag. I wouldn't stuff it with heavy textbooks however, because I don't want to wear it out. Still looks great after 8 months of daily use! Goes with everything, and entirely regretting the fact that I didn't get it monogrammed. March 24, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by Laura1890 Beautiful bag I have carried this bag everyday since receiving it four months ago. It is very roomy and holds quite a bit. My only complaint is that the strap is too thin. I feel that for a bag this size, the strap should be a bit thicker. Other than that, this is a great bag. March 15, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sussan So happy This is a perfect bag for me to take my laptop in to do business or to go shopping with on the weekends. I am small and I find it doesn't overwhelm me at all. Also stays on my shoulder so the strap is just long enough, even with a winter coat on. Love it February 15, 2016


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The Honors Program has three principal components.
From time to time, the Honors Program also sponsors a study abroad trip in the summer. Recent trips have included travel to Spain, Italy and Greece.
The Honors colloquia meet twice per week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for a period of two and a half hours each day. Each of the four colloquia is a six-credit course that helps to fulfill various core requirements. The exact breakdown of which core requirements are fulfilled by taking Honors can be found in the "Honors and Core Requirements" section of the Honors Program website.
Normally the four colloquia are taken in consecutive semesters during the student's first and second years, but for various reasons some students may decide to postpone enrolling in the later colloquia until their junior year.
During junior year, Honors students are encouraged to follow their interests; and on that basis they should enroll in upper level, writing intensive, seminar style courses with an eye toward discerning what it is they wish to do as a senior project/thesis. In order to count as Honors seminars, these courses need to be approved by the director of the Honors Program. By the end of their junior year students are required to submit a specific proposal for their senior Honors project. This proposal should include the name and the signature of the faculty member with whom the student will be working. The proposal must be approved by the Honors faculty.
In order to graduate with the Honors certificate, a student must maintain a 3.0 average in the honors colloquia, as well as an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
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Walt Disney World. We love to vacation there. It is very HC friendly. I have severe arthritis and minor heart problems plus I am deaf in one ear. I use an ecv. Ron is also has Celiac disease and must stick to a very strict diet. WDW is a wonderful place for us.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
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(Shima da! - It's an island!)
Weird to explain, but I'm going through a weird time. Whenever something occurs now or seems to lie ahead, I consider I'm encountering an island while sailing on the sea of life. And as every Strawhat Pirate knows, an island means an adventure. Also...
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Dallas FBI's new crisis response team has first major assignment in Kaufman prosecutor's slaying
A crisis response team recently established by the Dallas FBI had its first major assignment last month after an assistant district attorney was gunned down last month in Kaufman.
The Dallas Critical Incident Response Team was established in October to combine elements of the FBI such as SWAT, crisis negotiators and bomb technicians into one efficient squad, said Katherine Chaumont, spokeswoman for the Dallas office.
"This way, they'll be coming together as a team," she said.
The group's first key assignment came Jan. 31 when it was called to the town of Kaufman after Assistant DA Mark Hasse was slain not far from the county courthouse. The FBI and other agencies continue to assist city police in the still-unsolved case.
The team, which can operate independently or assist other law enforcement in the event of a crisis, will be prepared to respond to incidents such as active shooters, child abduction and other investigations. Chaumont said the structure of the team is similar to another in place at the FBI's headquarters in Washington, D.C.
"These were already in Dallas, but now they will all be on one squad," she said referring to bomb technicians, negotiators and other agents.
Chaumont said that the law enforcement officials on the team will continue to work full time with their respective departments, and only come together as a team for training and to respond to crises.


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Harley-Davidson has opted to make a few tweaks to its sportbike-flavored Sportster, the XR1200 for the 2011 model year, and thus the XR1200X is born.
Introduced now for foreign markets, the re-suspended and re-stoppered XR1200X will be available next year for those of us in the good ol' USA. The upgrades include fully-adjustable Showa front and rear suspension and improved front brakes. Details of these changes and other features of the bike:
- Showa Big Piston Front fork (BPF) eliminates many of the internal components used in a cartridge-type fork, resulting in lighter overall fork weight. The large-diameter of the BPF internal piston allows a reduction in damping pressure for outstanding feedback and smooth action. Rebound and compression damping may be fine tuned with adjuster screws located on top of the fork bolts. The spring pre-load is adjusted with a M5 hex screw on the axle holders.
- Showa rear shocks feature 36mm pistons with piggy-back nitrogen charged reservoirs. The compression damping may be adjusted with a knob on top of the reservoir. Rebound is adjusted with a thumb wheel on the lower clevis. Rear spring pre-load is also adjustable.
- Nissin dual front brakes feature 292mm full-floating rotors and four-piston calipers.
- Isolation-mounted XL Evolution 1200 cc V-Twin engine with black powdercoat finish features downdraft Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection, high-performance camshafts, precision oil-cooled cylinder heads and a large-capacity oil cooler. Compression ratio is 10:1. The engine is rated at 74 ft.lbs. peak torque at 4000 rpm (per SAE J1349).
- Upswept, high-volume 2-1-2 straight-shot exhaust system with satin black finish offers extra cornering clearance.
- Chassis features a high-performance designed tubular mild steel frame. The rigid, cast-aluminum swingarm is engineered to enhance handling.
- Dunlop Qualifier D209 tires were designed specifically for the XR1200X.
- Three-spoke lightweight cast-aluminum wheels, 18-inch front / 17-inch rear, are finished in gloss black with an orange pinstripe on the rim.
- Wide, black dirt-track handlebar for enhanced steering leverage and comfort.
- Rearset foot pegs for additional cornering clearance.
- Compact instrument display with white-faced analog tachometer, digital speedometer, dual trip meter and clock.
- 3.5-gallon fuel tank with aircraft-style aluminum alloy fuel filler.
- 29.2-inch seat height with standard passenger pillion and foot pegs.
- Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security System.
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by Paul C.
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I drink green tea everyday and also take multivitamins along with fish oil (Omega-3). I heard of the benefits green tea has to offer, but in some cases I heard it can also help get rid of some fat or help with digestion. My question is; Is it possible that the Omega-3s may not get absorbed properly while taking them with warm green tea or can they coexist together and benefit me all together???
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'Mood Indigo' sparks the IIT-Bombay; big time events on day 2
Dailybhaskar.com | Dec 22, 2012, 02:47AM IST
Mumbai: The four-day long event organized by IIT-Bombay "Mood Indigo" witnessed artistic expression the second day of the fest. The festival that every college student wishes to participate was conducted at IIT Bombay with much enthusiasm. This year Mood Indigo saw an enormous swarm of students from outside the India.
We take you to a photo journey into the event. Photos contain wall paintings on sac, general photos, doomsday party, pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt and street artist Monsieur Gustav.
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Is Decision Near on McGuire's $1 Billion Options Question?
More than a year after UnitedHealth Group's board ousted longtime CEO William McGuire over options backdating, the fate of his vast pile of stock options — which have been valued at more than $1 billion — may soon be determined.
Just what happens to them has been up in the air since McGuire's departure. A "special litigation committee" appointed by the UnitedHealth's board has been deliberating for more than 11 months about whether the health insurance giant itself has any claims against McGuire.
While it's drawing its conclusions, an injunction has barred the former CEO from exercising any of his stock options or finalizing his retirement package.
Those deliberations have crept along so slowly that U.S. District Judge James Rosenbaum has already extended the injunction several times. Today, though, he pushed back the expiry date just six days, until Dec. 6 — sending a strong signal that the special litigation committee may soon be wrapping up its work. (A lawyer representing the committee couldn't be reached for comment.)
Once considered UnitedHealth's indispensable leader, McGuire was forced to resign a year ago after an internal report concluded that millions of stock options were likely backdated on his watch. Since then, federal regulators have continued their investigations into the issue, and the board-appointed committee — namely retired Minnesota Supreme Court justices Kathleen Blatz and Edward Stringer — have been determining the validity of several shareholder lawsuits.
The injunction was one thing all sides agreed on. Attorneys for several shareholder lawsuits against the company don't want the former CEO cashing in on what they claim are ill-gotten gains. But it also has given both the company and McGuire breathing room in their negotiations over his departure and retirement package.