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The ultra long NBA lockout, now over, may prove to be a blessing in disguise for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Playing a 66-game season instead of an 82-game schedule gives this aging yet still immensely talented roster much-needed rest heading into what will be a grueling campaign and climb up the basketball mountain after a very disappointing fall from grace a year ago.
Despite all the wishful thinking of a Dwight Howard and/or Chris Paul trade to Los Angeles, the current Lakers are as strong with their starting lineup as any team in the league, including Dallas and Miami.
I said this about them last season and will repeat it: This team can go as far as it wants.
Is Kobe Bryant champing at the bit, thoroughly refreshed and ready to explode? How will Andrew Bynum start out the season, given as he must sit out the first five games due to the suspension he incurred with his nasty takedown of J.J. Barea in the playoffs?
And will Metta World Peace, the basketball player formerly known as Ron Artest, play more like the Artest of the 2009-2010 season or the slower, less confident version of last season's playoffs?
Let's take a look at the Lakers roster and see how this long layoff has affected each of their top 10 players and what they'll need to concentrate on most to make this one a memorable championship run.

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Associate Professor Tracey McIntosh
Tracey McIntosh (Tūhoe) is an Associate Professor and teaches into the sociology and criminology programme at the University of Auckland. She was the Joint Director of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga from 2007-2009 and has recently returned as Director. She brings a wide level of experience to her role at NPM in international work, community development, student equity and in her wider contributions to the academic community. Prior to returning to the University of Auckland in 1999 Tracey lectured at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji and previous to that lived in France, Burundi and Tonga. She was a Fulbright Visiting Lecturer in New Zealand Studies at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. in 2004 and has served on Fulbright selection panels and as a Fulbright student advisor since then.


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Hip-Hop Is Enlisted In Social Causes
By FELICIA R. LEE
Published: June 22, 2002
ON a sultry Tuesday this month, on lower Manhattan streets thronged with a mix of teenagers in baggy pants and fashion-challenged baby boomers, the hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons donned his trademark baseball cap to dominate a stage that also showcased Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. But the familiar sights and sounds of a rap concert dressed up a rally to protest school budget cuts and to support teachers.
Mr. Simmons, who at 44 is known as the godfather of hip-hop, was trying to use the enormous popularity of hip-hop -- the language, the clothes, the stars -- to spotlight some of the political issues that he says most directly affect its fans.
''I think many of us have been asleep for too long and I feel this march was a wake-up for some,'' Mr. Simmons bellowed on stage, relishing his role as chairman of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network.
The network is a year-old federation that brings together rap stars, record company executives, civil rights stalwarts and newer grass-roots groups with a sprawling agenda from ending racism to lobbying on behalf of industry concerns about restrictions on hip-hop music. Largely because of Mr. Simmons's visibility, it is the first organization to receive national attention for exploring the nexus between hip-hop and politics.
Mostly, Mr. Simmons says, he hopes to energize people under 30 to become politically active and socially conscious. One way the Network plans to do that, he explained, is by starting a ''rap the vote'' media campaign with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and a literacy drive with the Urban League next month. Both will use hip-hop artists on radio and on television stations like BET and MTV and in classrooms.
Mr. Simmons, who in 1984 founded Def Jam Records, said he hoped to market big ideas in a punchy way to a generation for whom sit-ins and mass marches seem far from a world with problems like AIDS and goals far murkier than desegregation.
Some applaud the effort to connect activism to an art form started in the 1970's by poor black youths in ghettos. ''There has always been a war for the soul of hip-hop culture,'' said Manning Marable, the director of the Institute for Research in African-American Studies at Columbia University. ''Russell is trying to find a way, to his great credit, toward academe and a broader responsibility.''
But the lingering stigma of rap's often violent and sexist lyrics strike some as an odd backdrop for a platform pursuing social and political reform. Controversial figures are associated with the new group, like Louis Farrakhan, the Nation of Islam leader, and Benjamin Muhammad, the network's president, who was dismissed by the N.A.A.C.P. in a sex scandal. Critics also wonder about the focus of a group financed primarily by the recording industry, with a heavy emphasis on free speech issues that figure in many recordings.
Most of the network's $200,000 yearly budget comes from record companies, like Sony and Universal, who represent hip-hop artists. The nine-member board, with Mr. Simmons as chairman, includes record company executives; Kweisi Mfume, the president of the N.A.A.C.P.; the artist and entrepreneur P. Diddy (also known as Sean Combs and Puffy Combs); and Hilary Rosen, president of the Recording Industry Association of America, the industry's lobbying arm.
''They are more a rap industry lobby group or a lobby group for rappers, more than representing the hip-hop generation,'' said Bakari Kitwana, 35, former editor of Source magazine and the author of ''The Hip-Hop Generation: Young Blacks and the Crisis in African-American Culture'' (Basic Books, $24), released in April. ''Until they show they can get someone elected, it's all theoretical and on the verge.''
Mr. Simmons testified before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs last July in support of a parental advisory label for recorded music, a position supported by many hip-hop artists and recording industry executives as a way of fending off greater government restrictions. He said a Federal Trade Commission report on the negative content of 29 record albums, 22 of them by hip-hop artists, was ''cultural censorship.''
Mr. Simmons also met with Michael K. Powell, chairman of the Federal Communication Commission, to talk about censorship after two incidents in 2001 in which radio stations were fined for broadcasting the Eminem song ''Slim Shady'' and the hip-hop poem ''Your Revolution'' by the spoken-word artist Sarah Jones because of its explicit sexual references. Ms. Jones has sued the F.C.C., but the commission has reversed itself in the Eminem case.
Attending those meetings was Mr. Muhammad, who was known as Benjamin Chavis before his 1997 conversion to Islam. He was dismissed as the N.A.A.C.P. executive director in 1994 for using the organization's money to pay an out-of-court settlement to head off a sex discrimination and harassment suit.
And Mr. Farrakhan, 69, the keynote speaker at the network's meetings in Los Angeles in February and in New York last year, is still dogged by his past anti-Semitic statements, despite his repudiation of them. If nothing else, critics say, he and Mr. Muhammad, 52, represent old ideas and old voices in a group reaching out to young people.


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A three-alarm fire Friday afternoon damaged parts of Sierra Pine in north Medford, but the mill hoped to be back online by this afternoon, according to Medford Fire-Rescue.
Representatives of Sierra Pine, which manufactures medium-density fiberboard at 2685 North Pacific Highway, could not immediately be reached this morning.
Medford Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Brian Fish said the fire started in the press room and quickly spread to the baghouse, where dust and particulates are filtered to prevent release into the air. About 10 engines and 40 personnel from Medford, Jackson County Fire District Nos. 3 and 5 and other agencies responded to the fire, which started shortly after 3 p.m.
A ladder truck was needed to fight the blaze, which traveled into the wall space and roof of the two-story building. Crews chased flareups and hot spots for several hours, Fish said.
A cost estimate of the damage or cause of the fire was unavailable, as the investigation is continuing, Fish said.
Fish said Sierra Pine representatives told fire personnel they hoped to be back online by this afternoon.
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Evans was in charge of Crawley on his previous visit to Bradford in March last year when five players were sent off following a post-match brawl.
Both clubs were found guilty by the Football Association of failing to control their players during the League Two match, with the Bantams fined £9,000 and Crawley £18,000.
Evans was later handed a £3,000 fine and a six-game touchline ban for his involvement after an FA inquiry that took effect the following September, four months after he had taken charge at Rotherham.
"We've got to make sure our focus is on the game and on the touchline that I'm focused on my own team," Parkinson said.
"What I need to do, and what Steve needs to do, is to make changes and reorganise in situations and I don't want anything to distract us.
"The players will certainly be focused on their game and the supporters need to concentrate on getting behind the team because that's always important and there's enough on the game already.
"These are the games we want to be involved in and what the supporters over the last four or five years have been desperate for and now we've got a couple in just a few days."
Bradford currently occupy the final play-off spot, one point ahead of eighth-placed Exeter with a game in hand, and five behind Rotherham, who could climb into an automatic pormotion place with victory.
"It's an exciting game for us," Parkinson added. "It's a Yorkshire derby and that alone always adds something to the occasion, but the fact that both teams have got so much to play for makes it a really good night to look forward to."
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A fire was extinguished before it spread to the units of a Lexington condo building early Monday morning.
The fire broke out on the deck of a second-story unit on Hollow Creek Road, off Russell Cave.
Firefighters arrived in time to get the fire out.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
No one was hurt.


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Lucasfilm Park
the Lucasfilm Park is part of The Presidio of San Francisco , Panama-Pacific International Exhibition , Letterman Digital Arts Center .
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Eadweard J. Muybridge: The Original O.J.
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Statue of Eadweard J. Muybridge: The Original O.J. at the Letterman Digital Arts Center in the Presidio of San Francisco. Muybridge is often referred to as the father of the moving image, due to his early motion studies that resulted from a bet he made with former California Governor, and horse racing fan, Leland Stanford. The bet, or "question" was regarding whether or not a running horse ever had all four hooves off the ground simultaneously (some folks say it wasn't a bet, but since we're talking about a couple of dudes hanging out at a race track, odds favor the bet theory.) A lesser known detail of the photographer's life is that Muybridge killed his wife's lover, on October 17th, 1874, and then found not guilty at the trial, due to the jury's decision that it was a "justifiable homicide." So, not only was Muybridge the fore-father of film, but the "original O.J. Simpson" as well. Given Muybridge's love of the ponies, it's probably a good thing Las Vegas hadn't been invented yet, otherwise this story could have had quite a different ending. [from Wikipedia page on Eadweard Muybridge en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eadweard_Muybridge] In 1874, still living in the San Francisco Bay Area, Muybridge discovered that his wife had a lover, a Major Harry Larkyns. On 17 October, he sought out Larkyns and said, Good evening, Major, my name is Muybridge and here's the answer to the letter you sent my wife; he then killed the Major with a gunshot. Muybridge was put on trial for murder. One aspect of his defense was a plea of insanity due to a head injury that Muybridge had sustained following his stagecoach accident. Friends testified that the accident dramatically changed Muybridge's personality from genial and pleasant to unstable and erratic. The jury dismissed the insanity plea, but he was acquitted for justifiable homicide. After the acquittal, Muybridge left the United States for a time to take photographs in Central America, returning in 1877. He had his son, Florado Helios Muybridge (nicknamed Floddie by friends), put in an orphanage. Muybridge believed Larkyns to be his son's true father, although as an adult, the son bore a remarkable resemblance to Muybridge.
Star Wars the Clone Wars on the big screen
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waiting for the Clone Wars season 3 finale to start in the Lucasfilm Premiere top-of-the-line THX certified, 2:35 digital presentation theater. This was the only screening of its kind in the world and was friends and family invitation only. The local 501st garrison (sans stormtrooper armor) and the Lego people were there too, giving out free t-shirts and Legos. No food or drink was allowed in the theater, leaving it looking, smelling, and feeling fresh and comfortable unlike any theater you've been in. Only employees of Lucasfilm Ltd and their guests are ever able to experience this theater. So happy I was finally able to see something there. The detail in the picture and the sound are beyond incredible.
Mice: Almost as Cute as Rats
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This fellow spent some time in an office recycling bin this morning, and eventually I took him out and released him near some trees and shrubs. It surprised me how similar he is to the rats -- when he washed his face or tried to jump up the wall, he moved in exactly the same way they do, only in miniature. Since the rats are already like miniature people, it was extra extra cute. Look at that little face! My office uses glue traps, which are horrible and inhumane, so I'm glad that he was spared that sort of capture.
Johnnyoptic's DIY tilt lenses
Made by bhautik joshi
I'm infatuated with Johnnyoptics beautifully built DIY tilt lenses. Here are four of his creations; the front middle and front right are built using a bike inner tube as the rubber coupling. I'm particularly fond of the middle front one - , a 28mm f2.8 jobbie. A complete gallery of his tilt lenses can be found here.
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There are certain things that are good to know when strolling in San Francisco on a sunny afternoon. If there is a serious water emergency, and you simply must stop the creek, there is a big red button to do just that available to you! I'm not sure what made the button so sad that it was branded Emo for all of its days. Perhaps it was that no one has ever pushed it.
Small Bird Climbs Wall
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Today I decided to go for a walk to think, and found this chick. Upon getting my camera out it began to climb. - uploaded by ShoZu
Transamerica Pyramid
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If you are in the Presidio of San Francisco in mid July, about half an hour after noon you may be able to see a very bright light at the apex of the Transamerica Pyramid. For about two minutes the sun reflects in the glass pyramid at the top of the building.
Spring is here :D
Made by bhautik joshi
Taken with my DIY plungercam; build details here. I love the super crunchy selective DOF that the plungercam gives here. I really do think it's made for macro shots.
Letterman Digital Arts Center
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Thought I'd put this up for general reference. The Starbuck's employees weren't even sure where the Yoda fountain was - they just pointed us in the general direction. (It's in a small courtyard in front of Building B off of Letterman Drive.)
Trip to Lucasfilm March 2011 - "The Man Who Shot Libery Valance" Italian poster
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George Lucas collects vintage original Italian posters from classic films and decorates nearly every major hallway of the Lucasfilm buildings with them - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance starring James Stewart and John Wayne.
Trip to Lucasfilm March 2011 - "Creature From the Black Lagoon" and "The Horror of Dracula" Italian posters
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George Lucas collects vintage original Italian posters from classic films and decorates nearly every major hallway of the Lucasfilm buildings with them - The Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Horror of Dracula.
Philo T. Farnsworth -Inventor of Television (1927)
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10-Aug_253-72 Letterman Digital Art Center (home of Lucasfilms) The Presidio San Francisco, CA Palace of Fine Arts in the background www.ScottHessPhoto.com
Philo T Farnsworth sculpture (completed)
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The Philo T Farnsworth (the inventor of television) sculpture by Lawrence Noble was installed at the Letterman Digital Arts Campus (Lucasfilm) on the Presidio in San Francisco, CA on Wednesday, April 9th, 2008.
Johnnyoptic and the world's simplest SLR lens
Made by bhautik joshi
Johnnyoptic demonstrating a working, single lens (really, a single positive lens - one piece of glass) for an SLR, complete with spherical aberrations. This is real, accessible first-principles stuff :D
Philo Farnsworth statue
Made by ste3ve
Statue of Philo Farnsworth at the Letterman Digital Arts Center. Farnsworth is generally considered one of the primary inventors of television and did much of his work at a laboratory in San Francisco.
Trip to Lucasfilm March 2011 - "The Searchers" Italian poster
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George Lucas collects vintage original Italian posters from classic films and decorates nearly every major hallway of the Lucasfilm buildings with them - John Ford's The Searchers starring John Wayne.
Trip to Lucasfilm March 2011 - "Earth vs the Flying Saucers" Italian poster
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George Lucas collects vintage original Italian posters from classic films and decorates nearly every major hallway of the Lucasfilm buildings with them - Earth versus the Flying Saucers
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This photo of the Palace of Fine Arts built in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific Exposition is being shot from the new Letterman Digital Arts Center (i.e. LucasArts).
Detail of the new de Young Building, SF
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This is a tiny piece of the atrium of the de Young Museum in San Francisco by Herzog & de Meuron. The building opens officially on 15th October 05.
Cherry Blossoms
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Working in a National Park is pretty cool, especially when you've got this kind of scenery to work with. It was nice of the bee to pose for this shot.
Nearest places of interest:
|Farnsworth Statue
Letterman Digital Arts Center
Avellino Pizzeria
Wild Parrots!
|YMCA Letterman Gym & Aquatics Center
Palace of Fine Arts
Palace of Fine Arts Theater
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Wilhelm Hadan, Sr., 74 - January 14, 2009
Wilhelm G. Hadan, Sr., 74, of Carter Lake, IA, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at Carter Lake.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. at Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home, 5701 Center St., at Omaha. Inurnment took place at Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Hadan was born on April 29, 1934.
Survivors include: his wife, Les; sons and daughters-in-law—Bill, Jr. (Vickey) Hadan, Tim (Annette) Hadan and Mitch Hadan; step-daughter and husband, Terri (Craig) Alberhasky; grandchildren—Jesse, Jamie, Jake, Tim, Sage Hunter and T.J.
Memorials are suggested to the family.
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Surabaya Zoo - A zoo where animals die
Over a year ago
This zoo is extremely awful where animals die due to starvation, diseases etc. Please read this news http://eyespopping.com/this-zoo-needs-to-be-shut-down-immediately-see-the-photos-once-and-youll-know-the-reason-why/
and sign in to this petition to shut down the zoo ASAP on http://www.change.org/petitions/dr-susilo-bambang-yudhoyono-close-surabaya-zoo
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Over a year ago
I can't understand how they can possible stay open with conditions like that!
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@pourva that is horrible, and I hope Surabaya Zoo gets shut down. Signed and shared.You must be logged in to reply to this topic.


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Below is a list of common questions about fresh expressions of church. You can also find a wealth of information about fresh expressions of church in the Guide.
If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, please contact us.
Frequently asked questions:
There's a spectrum. Some are trying to engage those who are on the fringe of church life and have some kind of church background. One example would the all-age services springing up at different... read more
Fresh expressions can grow into mature church and some do that more quickly than others. Church can be understood as what happens when people gather round Jesus. Archbishop Rowan Williams has... read more
We know that some individuals' lives have been transformed. Some fresh expressions have a strong commitment to social justice and the environment. JustChurch, for example, focuses its worship on... read more
They clearly are reaching people who have not been part of a church or who left church a long time ago in a number of cases - on housing estates, among young people, in schools and in many other... read more
Jesus asks us all to pray daily for God's kingdom to come and his will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. The kingdom of God is the shorthand phrase in the Gospels for the reign of God or... read more
There are always dangers for the life of the church and one of them is doing nothing at all. There have been scandals in cathedrals and traditional churches over the last twenty years as well as in... read more
Some people fear that encouraging forms of church that fit the culture of people who attend is pandering to choice and consumer attitudes. But it is very scriptural. At Pentecost the Holy Spirit did... read more
Many fresh expressions of church are small - but so are many traditional congregations. But we have the capacity to develop many thousands of these fresh expressions and that means reaching out to... read more
Some fresh expressions of church begin as independent churches. However, the majority belong to and are accountable to one denomination (or sometimes to more than one if they are an ecumenical... read more
Yes, they do. To pick just a few examples: In one Lancashire town there is a fresh expression for former prisoners and others living on the edge. In Hampshire there is a fresh expression reaching... read more
Not necessarily. If you look at our website stories or our DVDs you will see a whole range of fresh expressions - some in rural areas and others in the inner city. They meet in village halls, city... read more
They are both. In the past we have had a 'come to us' approach to mission - 'let's set up church the way we like it and then invite others to join us'. We now realize that for the... read more
Some of the things we call fresh expressions have been around somewhere for a long time (such as midweek services for parents and toddlers or an additional all age service). However, they may be... read more
This varies from place to place. Some fresh expressions of church are funded by the diocese, district, benefice, parish or circuit. Often where this is the case a sliding scale of support has been... read more
Resources You can log on to our website, check out our stories for inspiration, sign up for our regular e-newsletter and check out our booklets and DVDs. Fresh Expression publications are... read more
It is really important to start by listening to the community or network you want to reach. You might literally walk the streets and listen to what people have to say, invite a group to a pub for a... read more
By celebrating diversity as a gift not seeing it as a threat. As Britain becomes ever more multi-cultural and multi-ethnic more diversity is needed if we are to be truly effective. Theologically by... read more
The precise definition of a fresh expression of church has evolved over time. The term was coined by the Mission-shaped Church report. It was taken from the promise made by Anglican clergy every time... read more
It's vital to build strong bonds of connection and to work out how a fresh expression will belong. Sometimes that 'belonging' is to a local church. Sometimes it is to a circuit or deanery... read more
Not at all. There are now fresh expressions of church in every tradition. Have a look at our DVD on fresh expressions in the sacramental and contemplative tradition. DVD: Sanctus: fresh... read more
This is a question in many people's mind and is sometimes referred to as the 'Homogenous Unit Principle', that is churches made up of all the same kind of people. Some people have argued... read more
No. At the other end of the spectrum from fresh expressions is 'inherited church'. Inherited churches are what exist already. Fresh expressions are new or different forms of church that... read more
The Mission-shaped Church report coined the term 'fresh expressions of church.' In pages 29 to 33 it explained the relationship between church planting and fresh expressions of church.... read more
Yes - lots, but you can see the pattern most clearly in the Acts of the Apostles. The church takes many different forms as it moves from culture to culture in the ancient world. In Acts 11, one kind... read more
In some places it is, but our research shows that only 40% of the population is willing to engage with the more traditional way of being church. So there is an urgent need to find new ways of... read more
It's important to explore a bit further and find out the reasons. Some ministers are put off by the term or what they see is the latest fad in the church. Has your minister really engaged with... read more
Christians in almost every tradition have given a special place in the life of the church to the two signs of God's grace (or sacraments) of baptism and Holy Communion. Both rest on the clear... read more
A Bishop's Mission Order is a legal device created as one part of the 'Dioceses Pastoral and Mission Measure' in the Church of England. It creates a means for a bishop to legally... read more
A fresh expression of church is a new gathering or network that engages mainly with people who have never been to church. There is no single model, but the emphasis is on starting something which is... read more
A pioneer minister (according to the Church of England) is someone who is recognised to go beyond the existing Christian communities and aims to create new communities: fresh expressions of church.... read more
Mission-shaped Church describes twelve different kinds of emerging churches, and new ones are still developing. They cover everything from new midweek services or a different form of Sunday service... read more
Church of England? The Church of England is a partner in Fresh Expressions and has officially endorsed the move towards a mixed economy church (i.e. fresh expressions alongside more traditional or... read more
Fresh expressions isn't just a UK phenomenon, but a growing international movement, with a growing number of partner organisations in different countries. For details of these, please visit our... read more
In terms of theology or understanding of mission, there is no fundamental difference. Those who prefer the phrase fresh expressions and those who prefer the phrase emerging church are both seeking to... read more
As in most of our inherited models of church, the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist (or Communion, Lord's Supper, Mass) are seen as central to being part of the universal catholic church.... read more
Our work isn't solely based on statistics but, we hope, rests on the person and teaching of Jesus. However there are several relevant sets of statistics for those developing fresh expressions of... read more
A number of organisations offer training of one kind or another. Fresh Expressions offers: vision days Introductory days for you to discover more about fresh expressions of church. mission shaped... read more
Wherever this kind of change is driven only by decline, it is bound to fail. The church in every generation is called to share in God's mission in loving service and by proclaiming the good news... read more
A fresh expression is more than just an occasional meeting. Fresh expressions are about working with those who don't go to church in a way that has the potential to grow into mature church. Any... read more
As they mature, fresh expressions become proper church. Imagine a group of congregations of which some are traditional, perhaps meeting in a chapel or parish church, and others are fresh expressions... read more
There is not a central database of fresh expressions of church - they are simply too numerous to list. Sometimes they can be fluid and fragile and always they are locally and contextually formed,... read more
Time will tell, but we believe that there are certain things you can do in a fresh expression to encourage sustainability: it is important to keep it fresh by holding on to Scripture and tradition... read more


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Clouds form over the Savannah River and the 6th Street Railroad Bridge.
Very nice photo! Like!
looks gloomy
This monochrome picture presents winter mood very well.
Like Alina
wonderful...I can almost smell the scent of the river, having lived for a short while down South..
Beautiful nature and graceful shot.
I like it.
That's a very interesting sctructure half way across the bridge there. Looks like a hopper Liam but why on a bridge?
Any clues?
The sepia was a good choice (or are these just winter colors?).
Best wishes - Jethro
Wonderful composition & I Like the sepia mood! Like
Warm regards, Marlene
Muy hermosa. Saludos.
Bella, muy bella.
Saludos, Paco.
beautiful landscape indeed, great work
Best regards
very nice shot.greetings.like
Precioso paisaje.Like
YS 1 + L 13 for this fantastic picture.Bestt regards Canpao
Thanks all!
Jethro - not really sure what that is. Never gave it too much thought.
Very nice Liam
Yes i am back...I moved into a new house have been very busy and I am very tired i will hope i never have to move house ever again :-)))
I have the best neighbors and only over the hill from beach also the bird life here is great Liam will try and get some pictures of them soon :-))
Very good photo Liam, looks great in sepia, good choice, LIKE, LOZ
Nice shot Liam,
I really like the old time feeling created by the sepia toning.
Best wishes, Timo
Nice work .... Best Regards
Encantado de saludarte desde Madrid.
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Published: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 8:53 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 11:00 p.m.
On Feb. 21, the first Mardi Gras parade of the Carnival season rolls in Terrebonne Parish -- a date many have been looking forward to for a year.
But for one parish resident, Mardi Gras begins Saturday.
It's on Saturday that Dr. Christopher Cenac will serve as king of The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians in Washington, D.C.
The annual event was begun in 1944 by Sen. Russell Long, "with the goal of bringing all of the political and economic leaders of Louisiana together under one roof to meet, talk and return home with a better understanding and appreciation of each other," Cenac states in the speech he will present during the King's Luncheon.
This year's event -- with the theme "Une Bonne Affaire," or "A Good Deal," in recognition of the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase -- features several events, culminating in a grand ball, pageant and parade with floats Saturday evening at the Hilton Washington and Towers. About 4,000 will attend the event, which has been sold out for months.
Cenac will serve as the krewe's 47th king. During the first 13 years of the krewe, there was no king, only a queen. The ball was also canceled four times due to military conflicts.
An orthopedic surgeon, Cenac traces his Cajun roots back to his great-grandfather, Jean Pierre Cenac, who was born in France and immigrated to the Port of New Orleans in 1840, settling in the Lafourche Territory, which now comprises Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes and part of Jefferson Parish.
"I feel very honored and humbled," Cenac said of his selection as king, an honor bestowed on him by Sen. John Breaux, captain and chairman of this year's Washington Mardi Gras. "This is the biggest honor of my life."
Cenac said he is proud to be the first physician selected as the krewe's king and only the fourth person from southeast Louisiana to hold the title.
He is also proud that his daughter, Sarah, also a physician, was selected as the krewe's queen in 1995. They are only the second father and daughter to serve as king and queen.
Cenac has been a member of The Mystick Krewe of Louisianians since 1974, also serving as a lieutenant.
Serving as queen for the krewe this year -- also selected by Breaux -- is Nancy Lupin of New Orleans.
Along with the krewe royalty, guests will include queens from some of the state's festivals. Because there are approximately 130 festivals statewide, approximately one-fourth are invited each year on a rotating basis.
There will also be krewe princesses presented at the event, sort of a "national debutante party," Cenac said.
Four princess selected by Cenac to be presented this year are Cherie Ledet, Natalie Ellender and Jennifer Kreller, all of Houma, and Emily Robichaux of Baton Rouge.
"I am extremely grateful to (Sen. Breaux) . for honoring me and my family by selecting me as king. This is truly another dream come true."
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By far my favorite nails I've done. I spent a lot of time perfecting the leaf shapes and blending the colors, but I adore them. I'll probably redo them in a week or so for Thanksgiving. They take a LOT of time but are so worth it. I'm already getting requests to do them too.
I'd love constructive criticism, this is what I'm going to school for.
I'd love constructive criticism, this is what I'm going to school for.
It's pretty awesome, and since winter is right around the corner, are you going to make winter themed nails? Just wondering.
Oh definately. I was actually thinking today about trying to do a snow scene. I've done a Christmas snow scene that was decent (nothing to post since I'd only been doing nails for about a month), but I'll definately improve on it this year.


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Chat with Joe Lunardi
Welcome to SportsNation! On Tuesday, ESPN college basketball Bracketology expert Joe Lunardi will drop by to take your questions on this year's tournament projection.
Lunardi is the resident bracketologist for ESPN. In fact, he invented Bracketology and has been projecting the NCAA Tournament field for ESPN.com since its inception. Check out his lastest bracket.
Send your questions now and join Lunardi Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET!
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Joe Lunardi (3:00 PM)
Sorry for the one-hour delay. Good to go now...
Jake (MI)
Hi Joe, love the work you do. In last year's tournament it seemed like there were a lot of mid-major 12 and 13 seeds that at least had a chance to pull off upsets in the tournament (12 VCU, 12 Long Beach, 13 Montana, even 14 Belmont). Any thoughts on who might have a shot this year? It seems like the pool is a little thinner.
Joe Lunardi (3:02 PM)
Hard to say without actual match ups, Jake, but I think we'll see more than a few "live" mid-majors in the field. Middle Tennessee, Belmont, Akron, Louisiana Tech, Bucknell, South Dakota State and Davidson are all good enough to win a game in the tournament.
Terps (College Park, Md)
We are potentially a team folks might want to avoid in the NCAA tourney. If Alex Len plays his game, we are going to be tough to face in the NCAA tourney. What do we have to do other than Beat UNC at home? Beat the teams we need to beat?
Joe Lunardi (3:04 PM)
Am not at all confident in Maryland making the tournament. A .500 ACC team with a near-300 non-conference schedule has more reasons to miss the field than make it. Let's get another good win or two, including one away from home, and then re-connect.
John (Chicago)
Hey Joe, love your work! Do you think its possible that the Illinois State Redbirds being a hot streak as of recent (7 of our last 9, wins over Indiana State and Creighton) could get an at-large? I know we would have to probably make the championship, but we have a BPI of 56 and is one of the hottest under the radar teams.
Joe Lunardi (3:06 PM)
Understandably, John, you're omitting the standard RPI/SOS numbers for Illinois State (111/116). Like the RPI or not, that's not going to get it done for the Redbirds.
Zach Wayne (New York)
Michigan St. deserves a 1 seed over Florida. MSU has 3 wins over Top 15 teams and losses to only top ten teams and Miami before they became the 2nd best in the country. Florida has no wins over top 15 teams and 2 out of 3 losses to unranked teams, that are not in the top ten currently, like Miami. Don't you agree that this week MSU is better, not only ranked, but they are more clutch?
Joe Lunardi (3:08 PM)
It's close, Zach, but I'd still give the nod to Florida for now (and it has nothing to do with "clutch," whatever that means). Beat Indiana tonight and then check out the next BRACKET MATH post tomorrow. You'll get your wish.
Matt b (NY)
If UNC does decent for the rest of the year, then beats duke to end the season, would you say that gets them in the big dance?
Joe Lunardi (3:09 PM)
Yes, decently.
Dave (Chicago)
Joe, what is the logic for having Illinois as a 10 seed? I feel their overall resume suggests they should be higher.
Joe Lunardi (3:10 PM)
The Illini are actually a No. 9 seed on the S-Curve, but dropped a line to avoid early-round conflicts with other Big Ten entries. They are rising about a line a week at this point and should continue to do so as the conference record improves.
Pearson Harper (Hillsborough, NC)
Why is Gonzaga so high up? They have only played 2 ranked teams and lost to both of them. Illinois and Butler. So, when you look at a team like Duke, you see differences. Like the fact that Duke has had one of the toughest schedules in the country, and they are dealing with an injury to one of their best players. I know you can't consider that until he comes back (if he does). but I just wanted to put that out there.
Joe Lunardi (3:11 PM)
The Zags have actually played four games against RPI Top 25 teams and won three of them. Don't confuse the polls with any indicators of actual quality.
myturn (Here)
Joe... Why Saint Mary's over Maryland?Fact: Saint Mary's has ZERO wins vs. RPI top 50. BYU (69), Santa Clara (96), and Harvard (92) are it's best wins. Fact: Maryland has two top 50 wins. Plus, their other top 100 (Stony Brook) is higher than SC and Harvard. Fact: Saint Mary's has two losses to sub 100 RPI teams (Georgia tech and Pacific) Fact: Maryland has Zero losses below 77. The worst Maryland loss is bubble team Virginia (currently listed as "in"). How can the SM profile be stronger? RPI and BPI are both within 5 of each other.
Joe Lunardi (3:13 PM)
One teams has eight road wins, the other has two. Next question.
Peej (NC)
Is Villanova in the field going 2-2 in the next four and losing in the first round of the BE tournament?
Joe Lunardi (3:14 PM)
Probably not, as that first-round conference tournament loss would likely be a "bad" one.
Matt (New Jersey)
What are Iowa's chances on making the tournament? I think they should be in, they have lost some really close games to some really good teams in the best confrence.
Joe Lunardi (3:15 PM)
Think Penn State from its NIT title season. Iowa's non-conference schedule (currently No. 325) will be an anchor in the absence of an otherwise overwhelming case, which does not exist to this point.
Ben (Circleville, OH)
In my opinion, Kentucky has 2 games which will decide their season, and I think they need to win them both. They play both Missouri and Florida at home. If they win those 2, they are in. If they split, they need a couple wins in the SEC tourney. If they lose both, their only hope is to win the conference tourney. Your thoughts?
Joe Lunardi (3:16 PM)
Totally agree (assuming they beat the weaker teams on the remaining schedule).
UNI in Wisconsin (Wausau)
Imagine that Northern Iowa wins out the remaining 4 regular season games and then loses to WSU in the Valley title game. Enough of a finish to get at large? (assume they beat the BlueJays in the semifinals)
Joe Lunardi (3:17 PM)
Would be very, very close. One worry: I've come to think the week-early MVC tournament is a negative for the league's bubble teams. There's almost been an "out of sight, out of mind" effect.
Gary (Albuquerque)
So Joe, RPI rankings are a useful tool for making brackets for the Tournament correct? Why does the MWC get ignored in your brackets when we are the number 2 rated conference in the country?
Joe Lunardi (3:18 PM)
How is four teams (with the highest seed of anyone for New Mexico) "ignoring" the Mountain West? Sometimes I wonder, like with those on Twitter hitting me for leaving UConn out of the field. Oh, well...
Joe (Hammond In)
Why did Notre Dame not move up a seed by beating Pittsburgh on the road? Did that road loss to Providence really hurt that much?
Joe Lunardi (3:19 PM)
Joe, remember nothing happens in a vacuum. There were dozens of games last week impacting Notre Dame's seed, not just the two they played.
Grant (Redondo Beach)
Joe, Six Pac Twelve Teams? Really? I would swap the amount of Pac12 with MWC teams considering how strong the MWC is and the RPI for the conference. Does Conference RPI only work for the "big boys" in helping them with teams getting in?
Joe Lunardi (3:22 PM)
Conference RPI is a complete non-factor in the Committee's work. And who are we leaving out that should be in? Every team with a winning MWC record is in the current field except Air Force, which is 1-6 against RPI Top 25 and 3-6 on the road. Everyone else is at least two games below .500 in the league.
Coach K (Duke)
Can we be a #1 seed if we lose to Miami on 3/2, potentially lose the ACC by 4 games, and don't win the ACC Tourney?
Joe Lunardi (3:22 PM)
Troy (LA)
Can USC make the tournament without winning the Pac 12 tournament?
Joe Lunardi (3:23 PM)
Not in basketball...
Pierre (South Dade)
Can Miami afford to lose to Duke on the 2nd and still get a number 1 seed?
Joe Lunardi (3:23 PM)
Chris (Renaissance City)
Does PC have a chance to get in? How would they have to finish to get there?
Joe Lunardi (3:24 PM)
I'm watching the Friars. They are still a ways away from the field (12+ spots), but have at least entered the conversation. Get a couple games above .500 in the Big East and come see me.
Brendan (Fort Collins, CO)
Hey Joe, how far can the CSU rams rise this season?
Joe Lunardi (3:25 PM)
Maybe to a No. 4 seed, although I wouldn't bet on it.
Nick H (Akron Ohio)
If Akron wins out but loses to Ohio in the MAC Tourney will you think they can get a at large?
Joe Lunardi (3:25 PM)
They can, but I doubt they will. Best non-conference win is Middle Tennessee State (at home, in overtime). Probably not enough.
Nate (Illinois)
Joe, Is the BPI considered by the committee when it comes to selection and seeding? It seems to be flawed or at the least not a good indicator of tournament quality teams...
Joe Lunardi (3:26 PM)
It's not an "official" metric, Nate, but each Committee member is within his/her right to use any (or no) quantitative evaluation tool.
Brian (Chicago)
What is the #1 factor looked at by the tournament selection committee when comparing two teams? Looking at the illini, while they struggled in early conference play, there is not 1 team in the nation will more impressive wins (@ Zags, Butler, Ohio St, Indiana, @ Minnesota). Shouldn't they be a higher seed than a 10?
Joe Lunardi (3:27 PM)
Hard to say, Brian, as each member can emphasize his/her own preferred criteria. I lean toward significant wins, especially away from home, and non-conference scheduling.
Kendall (Washington)
With teams such as OSU and K-State playing as well as they are right now, could this push Gonzaga to a #1 seed?
Joe Lunardi (3:29 PM)
If Gonzaga makes it to the top line, they will have pushed themselves there (and gotten help from current top teams losing multiple times). The strength of their early "victims" isn't really a factor at this point.
Cardsownthecuse (Louisville, KY)
What does Louisville have to do to get a 1 seed in the coming weeks? Do they have to beat Syracuse AND winning the Big East Tournament?
Joe Lunardi (3:29 PM)
Jay (CA)
The RPI is a joke...Indiana is the overall #1 seed and they are 12th in the RPI. New Mexico is 3rd. How does that make any sense?
Joe Lunardi (3:30 PM)
It's only one tool, Jay.
Greg (New York)
What are your thoughts on the Pomeroy ratings? I don't like them at all, because margin of victory means NOTHING; the game changes once the outcome has been decided-Some coaches opt to empty their bench, or slow the game down, while some choose to run the score up.
Joe Lunardi (3:32 PM)
I look at EVERYTHING, Greg, including the teams themselves on the court. Different metrics are of differing value given the circumstances of individual teams. The key is spotting the outliers in each system (including your own eyes!!) and adjusting the evaluations accordingly.
John Boehner (Tanning bed)
How does the Big East get more teams in then the B1G?
Joe Lunardi (3:32 PM)
Well they start with four more schools, so that helps...
Dennis (Waikaloa HI)
Two questions: 1) You have had the Zags as a final four pick all season. Just lucky or did you see the emergence of Olynyk? 2) I also understand your logic on the overall four and five seeds potentially matched up in the Elite Eight. How often has that happened and what has resulted?
Joe Lunardi (3:34 PM)
Dumb luck (ha, ha...). And the Elite Eight pairings rarely work out that way. Could have been a UConn-Memphis final (West Region, 2010), but Memphis lost to Missouri in the Sweet 16. I also recall a certain regional final between St. Joe's and Oklahoma State in 2004, but would rather not go there...
Scrapper (Chicago)
Where can we go to see your current S-curve?
Joe Lunardi (3:35 PM)
BRACKET MATH (every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday).
Jimmy (Louisville, KY)
Joe, Maryland would have 8 road wins, too, if they played road games against Utah St., Drake, BYU, Portland, SanFran, Santa Clara, USD, Loyola Marymount...9 if you throw in St. Mary's loss to UNI. Maryland's road losses have been to Miami, Duke, UNC and FSU. Don't those numbers you so quickly sighted have a lot more to do with opportunity than quality?
Joe Lunardi (3:36 PM)
No, they'd actually have to play at least eight road games (which hasn't happened yet).
Wiz (Milwaukee)
Joe, how much would I have to pay to be allowed to follow you around the week before the brackets are announced. It's on my bucket list
Joe Lunardi (3:36 PM)
It wouldn't be very exciting, so I suggest you revise your list!!
Dave (Boston)
Joe, how much longer do you think there will even be an NCAA tourney? 10 more years? Or do the superconferences kill it and have their own thing by then?
Joe Lunardi (3:37 PM)
No idea, Dave, but consider me retired by then...
Greg (Seattle)
Seems to me like the Zags have hit their ceiling as a 2 seed. Would they drop a line with any loss from here on?
Joe Lunardi (3:37 PM)
Agreed, Greg.
Matt (Columbia, MO)
Better team right now, SLU or Mizzou? And what are the circumstances in which Mizzou doesn't get a tourney bid?
Joe Lunardi (3:38 PM)
Definitely Saint Louis, Matt. And Mizzou is currently our last team with +80% odds at making the field, so the Tigers are one loss away from official "bubble" status.
Kentucky Blues (Greensboro)
So, if Kentucky has 20 wins, are they in?
Joe Lunardi (3:39 PM)
It's just a number (and an especially irrelevant one in Kentucky's case).
Randy (Madison, WI)
An chance Wisconsin gets to a 3 seed?
Joe Lunardi (3:39 PM)
Win the Big Ten tournament and we'll talk!
Brandon (Chantilly, VA)
Does a Virginia win over Miami tonight lock up a NCAA spot for the hoos?
Joe Lunardi (3:40 PM)
Would all but clinch it, yes...
Brian (Philly)
How about a little love for La Salle? Why is no one talking about the possibility that their backcourt of Duren and Galloway could take some "Power 6" scalps in the tourney?
Joe Lunardi (3:41 PM)
Totally agree, Brian. Duren is especially unknown outside the city (and even within the city, for that matter). Explorers really have it going, but also face a very dangerous game at Temple on Thursday.
Neil (New York)
Is there a chance Indiana remains #1 seed overall even if we lose to MSU? Really want to keep Indiana in Indianapolis.
Joe Lunardi (3:42 PM)
Might drop for now, Neil, but with plenty of chances to regain that spot.
What are Arizona State's chances to make the tournament? If they win @ UCLA or @ Arizona, are they a lock?
Joe Lunardi (3:43 PM)
Hard to be a lock with that kind of non-league schedule, JJ.
Joe Lunardi (3:43 PM)
Going "rapid fire" down the stretch...
Matt (NC STATE)
At 18-7, is NC State a bubble team with no impressive road wins and weak ACC losses?
Joe Lunardi (3:43 PM)
No, they're just average.
DJ (Cuse)
Mizzou wins tonight does that move them to lock status?
Joe Lunardi (3:44 PM)
Just about...
Kevin (PA)
When it is all said and done, does Duke end up with #1 seed?
Joe Lunardi (3:44 PM)
Justin (Villanova, PA)
Pick one: Cal, Arizona St, or Nova
Joe Lunardi (3:44 PM)
Ron (Everywhere that is perplexed by Virginia)
So if Virginia beats Miami they get a pass on a terrible RPI, terrible non-conference SOS and fact that they lost to 3 CAA schools?
Joe Lunardi (3:45 PM)
Not a pass, just a seed not befitting their league record.
Brent (Indiana)
Why is Butler allowed to play in the Midwest region?
Joe Lunardi (3:45 PM)
No longer the "host" school (since leaving the Horizon League).
pj (midlo)
more deserving uva or md
Joe Lunardi (3:46 PM)
For now, Virginia.
Nick (Milwaukee)
Marquette vs Syracuse for the Big East Title next week Monday?
Joe Lunardi (3:46 PM)
Georgetown has the same Big East record (9-3) as those two.
Tyler (Louisville, KY)
Max number of teams that get in from MWC?
Joe Lunardi (3:46 PM)
ER (Boulder)
Miami or Florida if they match up in the tournament?
Joe Lunardi (3:46 PM)
Tim (ATL)
Oregon - more likely to play their way up a a seed or two, or down a seed or two?
Joe Lunardi (3:46 PM)
Idranul Eoj (Florida)
How does UF lock in a one seed with the SEC's weak apperance.
Joe Lunardi (3:47 PM)
Not relevant.
Danny (Albuquerque)
Will you and the rest of the ESPN crew do a harlem shake video?
Joe Lunardi (3:47 PM)
You'll have to ask my friend Ben Franklin about that.
allan (memphis)
Gonzaga or Miami?
Joe Lunardi (3:47 PM)
kevin (sd)
gonzaga or arizona as best in west?
Joe Lunardi (3:48 PM)
Zags, again.
Hamlet (Denmark)
Who wins the Oscar for Best Picture?
Joe Lunardi (3:48 PM)
Bernie (NY)
Is Cuse the best team in BE?
Joe Lunardi (3:48 PM)
Why the hate for Kentucky? They have a better resume than Arizona State.
Joe Lunardi (3:48 PM)
Not with the current active roster...
Dave (Kansas)
Mizzou or Florida tonight?
Joe Lunardi (3:49 PM)
Brad (Austin)
What does UT (Texas) have to do to make the tournament?
Joe Lunardi (3:49 PM)
Try to qualify in something other than men's basketball.
Nick (South Dakota)
South Dakota State or Murray State Saturday
Joe Lunardi (3:49 PM)
Tom (Atlanta)
Have you ever been asked to participate in the annual mock selection event in Indy that they did last week?
Joe Lunardi (3:50 PM)
Thrice (they should be sick of me by now!!!).
Steve (Kentucky)
Are your locations for teams in total flux or becoming clear?
Joe Lunardi (3:50 PM)
Depends on the team.
Albert (Gainesville)
Does the fact that UF and Georgetown attempted to play a game this season come into factor in determining non-conference schedule?
Joe Lunardi (3:50 PM)
Not a factor in either case, I don't think.
Paul (Chicago)
Can Illinois make it to the Sweet 16?
Joe Lunardi (3:51 PM)
Steve (Kentucky)
IU and Louisville in Dayton?
Joe Lunardi (3:51 PM)
The lack of a true southern host for Miami and Florida makes that a possibility.
Paul (Chicago)
Can someone just throw you in a room and let you make the (real) brackets?
Joe Lunardi (3:52 PM)
That's on my bucket list!!
Joe Lunardi (3:52 PM)
Until next time, thanks and Happy Hoops!!
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Wholesale Match.com1875 South State Street,Suite T300 Orem, Utah United States of America
Wholesale Match.com The Shipper Failure to Provide Services as Promised and Expected--Part of FLS/Ivy Capital, BDD -No Results Orem, Utah
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Wholesale Match aka The Shipper will not respond to me after I have requested a refund of my money for use of their services to find a wholesale supplier. Wholesale Match.com is involved with Fortune Learning System's "coaching" sessions. Business was not achieved according to the expectations given by Forturne Learning and Business Development Divisions (both affiliates).
I have requested refunds from both FLS & BDD, (complaints are pending). Therefore, no business, no need for Wholesale Match which was a part of the FLS program. I did not use their services after "coaching was completed, and notified them I wanted the program canceled. They did not provide a list of good suppliers and I researched and found my own wholesale drop shipper. They provided a list of names, some of whom had never heard of WholesaleMatch and did not provided the drop shipping services I requested.
I have no need for their services since I do not have a business. I do not have a business because services were not provided that was expected upon enrollment.
FLS and Wholesale Match are both owned by Steven Sonnenberg. Does that tell you anything? I have requested a refund from all involved in this money/business scam! I hope that no one elsegets involved with theirdeceptive sales and promises. No one will return my e-mails now that I am demanding a refund. Wholesale Match should do the right thing and refund my money ASAP. They are all owned/affiliated by the same people and need to be stopped from their deceptive sales ploys and business practices.
I will pursue whatever means are necessary to get a refund of the money invested with the businesses involved...FLS/ICI Success, BDD, Wholesale Match.com...I am not going away without a fight. You need to give my money back and all others who have been deceived by your companies.
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Complaint Review: First National Card - cca
First National Card - ccaNationwide U.S.A.
First National Card - cca they stole $200 from my account for an activation fee. I got nothing back in return Nationwide
*Consumer Comment: Shredded Card and Application
*Consumer Suggestion: Big ripoff!!!
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I gave them my account info and they said my booklets would be in the mail. They took the $200 activation fee out of my account and ii have not recieved anything in the mail.
I called them up and asked where my booklets are and they said that they are very busy and that they will get them out. I still haven't recieved anything else. I even got another cca card in the mail saying that I got a $6500 credit limit if i acctivate the card today. The same exact card. They really know a sucker when they see one.
north attleboro, Massachusetts
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AUTHOR: Clairetta - (U.S.A.)
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One thing I learned is to not give my no. over the phone until I've done a lot of research, and then I'm skeptical. This research will, possibly, keep a lot of people from being ripped off.
I agree. Close that account. I don't know if they will take any more out, but why take chances.
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Big ripoff!!!
AUTHOR: John - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, November 25, 2007POSTED: Sunday, November 25, 2007
As far as getting back the initial money, don't hold your breath!
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With a stay at Seahorse Resort in Hua Hin, you'll be minutes from Wat Khao Krailas Temple and close to Wat Khao Takiab. This resort is within close proximity of Sea Pines Golf Course and Cicada Market.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 individually decorated guestrooms. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Seahorse Resort. While enjoying a refreshing dip in the resort pool, you can order your favorite drink at the poolside bar.
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Get an overview of this hotelSedona motel in Oak Creek, near Bell Rock
Located in Oak Creek, this motel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Sedona Golf Resort and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Bell Rock. Chapel of the Holy Cross and Cathedral Rock are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, multilingual staff, and a TV in a common area are onsite.
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Desert Quail Inn6626 Highway 179 Sedona AZ 86351
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Desert Quail Inn features an outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Sedona motel also offers express check-out and a television in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Desert Quail Inn is a smoke-free property.
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- Number of buildings/towers - 2
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- Total number of rooms - 40
- Year Built 1994
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Complaint Review: Ever Private Card - everprivatecard.com
Ever Private Card - everprivatecard.comeverprivatecard.com Internet U.S.A.
Ever Private Card - everprivatecard.com Fraudulent Billing, Long process for Refund RIPOFF Internet
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When I went tried to get a refund and have my subscription canceled, I could only send messages, and would have to wait 24 hours for a reply. Each time I got a reply, it would be an answer of how they obtained my information. No matter how many times I typed "I want a refund", They would not answer to me. I have not been able to reach a representative on the phone yet. And I have still not gotten a refund. This could take forever.
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I am unable to perform a PCR reaction for SR-A (scavenger receptor transcript variants). My reaction details are provided below with modifications I've made. Please help.
Forward-Primer 5'-GTA AAGCTT ACC ATGACAAAAGAGATGACAGAG-3'
Addtnl sequence for RE (Hind III) (Kozak)
Reverse-Primer 5'-TCGT CTCGAG TTATACTGATCTTGATCCGCC-3'
These are the sequences of forward and reverse primers for SR-A transcript variant II.
In a reaction volume of 50 micro L , we use 0.4 micro-gram of cDNA, 1 micro L of DNTP mix(10 mM each), 100 pico-mole of each primer (1 micro L each), 5 micro L of 10X buffer and 1 micro L of enzyme( all the reagents from NEB, e.g. Taq DNA polymerase and supplied buffer). The reaction condition is
98 deg(3 mins.), 40cycles of [98 deg 30s/ 52 deg 30s/72 deg 1min 30s], then 72 deg 10 mins, 4 deg.
I did not get any PCR. I have varied the annealing temp but to no avail. I have used even phusion enzyme with different annealing temperatures, but either I've got non-specific bands or no band at all.For your convenience I am submitting the mRNA sequence (1065 nt) of the gene.
I am at my wit's end. I'm having the same problem with SR-A I but not going into that right now. May be u can help me with this and subsequently I'll be able to troubleshoot the other one.
Submit your paper to J Biol Methods today!
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Posted 03 October 2011 - 04:34 AM
In my opinion i would say the melting temperature of ur primers are bit low (49.9 and 51.8 as per oligonalizer)...., so it s difficult to get a specific amplification for this temp....anyhow other than this you also got to make sure there s enough starting template (which depends on the expression of ur GOI). if there s much you have room to reduce the cDNA conc. may be others here might give you more suggestions....
I always had an alternate hypothesis....
Posted 03 October 2011 - 04:50 AM
I would check that my template cDNA was good by trying to amplify another gene. Although those cycling conditions look as if they might work for Phusion, they will not work for Taq or many other enzymes. Taq will be degraded at 98. Your reverse primer has a very high GC content at the 3' end, which may cause non-specific priming. You are likely adding too much primer (100 pmol vs. recommended 25 pmol). You could try adding 3-6% DMSO, but my first recommendation would be to redesign the primers, probably by adding a few bases at the 3' end. High marks for providing lots of information to us.
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Posted 06 October 2011 - 09:45 PM
It looks that I have overcome the problem. Thanks for your suggestions, thank you so much.
@Moderator- I was wrong when I said 98*C for Taq, it was actually 94*C.
@Moderator- I was wrong when I said 98*C for Taq, it was actually 94*C.
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ABetterBailBonds(Yolanda)1416 Washington Ave. Houston, Texas United States of America
ABetterBailBonds(Yolanda) Allegheny Casualty Company Bail Bond Financial Mgr. Houston, Texas
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My husband was arrested for "false report to police officer"(false arrest)-case dismissed ultimately and after paying $650 of a $1,000 bail bond, it has been two and a half months and we have yet to recieve our $500 due to us from accounts payable(Yolanda). We have been treated like common criminals and when we complain, they laugh at our complaint and tell us the refund was mailed 2 weeks ago and to "talk to your post office" about it. The postal worker says there is nothing we can do because no tracking number ,etc. It is a big joke to the bail bond company and we need the money we had to spend after this "false arrest" but NOBODY in the bail bond company seems to care at all.
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Complaint Review: Wells Fargo
Wells FargoWellsFargo.com Madison, Wisconsin U.S.A.
Wells Fargo Do to a mistake on Wells Fargo's end my FICO score dropped 59 points Madison Wisconsin
*Author of original report: Wells Fargo took care of all the charges, and sent information to the Experian, Equifax, and Trans Union
*Consumer Suggestion: Here's something many people don't understand.
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After sitting there for an hour we were told we were approved for 15,000 @ 9.9%. I called the next day to see if the funds were available, and the manager said it would be ready by the end of the day. Well after the end of the day no call, I called the next day, and was told the same thing...the end of the day. This went on for almost two weeks. I was finally told that the funds were available, when I stopped in at the branch where I opened the account I asked what the availavle balance was, the manager proceeded to tell me that I was approved for 10,900 @ 15.76%! This was the same rate as the credit card I was paying on! Feeling like I went this far, I decided to take out $7599 to pay off the credit card, and redeem my rewards program points.
When I tried to log onto the web site, I found that they had un-enrolled me, and the 26,234 points that I had acquired! I complained to the manager, and the district manager, but they said they could not do anything. The first payment I made, the branch dispursed the pricipal and interest incorrectly, and this caused a fiasco, and I was charged late fees, I talked to wells fargo online, and they took care of it.
From Jan 14th 2008, to Oct' 14 2008 I payed aggressively to pay this dept down. On October 14th 2008 I called the branch to get a payoff amount, the banker stated that the current payoff amount was $1,590.20. I got home that evening, and the statement online was the same 1,590.20. I paid off the account, and that should have been the end of it. From Oct-Jan my account "balance due" showed $0.00. I plan on buying a boat in the next 60 days, and was curious to check my FICO score, I logged on to Experian to check my current FICO score. Much to my amazement I found that Wells Fargo had derogatory information on me.
Immediatly I called wells fargo, and come to find out that banker that I asked the payoff amount on Oct 14th shorted my amount by $3.02! Well this started a s****. />
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Ridgeway, Wisconsin
This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 01/14/2009 08:26 PM and is a permanent record located here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Wells-Fargo/Madison-Wisconsin-53719/Wells-Fargo-Do-to-a-mistake-on-Wells-Fargos-end-my-FICO-score-dropped-59-points-Madison-W-412219. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year.
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#1 Author of original report
Wells Fargo took care of all the charges, and sent information to the Experian, Equifax, and Trans Union
AUTHOR: Classamastertech - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, January 21, 2009POSTED: Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Are you an owner, employee or ex-employee with either negative or positive information about the company or individual, or can you provide "insider information" on this company?
#2 Consumer Suggestion
Here's something many people don't understand.
AUTHOR: Nikki - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, January 14, 2009POSTED: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Did your subsequent statements really show a zero balance with zero money owed? Hopefully you still have them. That is your recourse to get them to correct it.
Are you an owner, employee or ex-employee with either negative or positive information about the company or individual, or can you provide "insider information" on this company?
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