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WBB Opens Season At Home Friday Against Evansville
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What's On Tap: Ball State opens the 2012-13 regular season at home Friday, against in-state rival Evansville. First year head coach Brady Sallee guided the Ball State women's basketball team to a 88-26 season opening exhibition win over Oakland City (Ind.) Oct. 31 in Worthen Arena. Topping all scorers was junior guard Brandy Woody who had 16-points on the night; she also managed a double-double after pulling down 12 rebounds. Three other Cardinals also scored in double figures; newcomer forward Nathalie Fontaine had 15 points while teammate senior Shannee' Jackson chipped in 15 points and sophomore guard Shelbie justice ended the night with 12. Jackson also pulled down 9 rebounds and Fontaine had eight.
Brady Sallee Quote: "We are looking forward to kicking this season off. The players have busted their tails to be ready for Friday's game against Evansville and I look forward to seeing what we look like."
About Evansville: The Purple Aces got off to a slow start in their exhibition game Saturday against Southern Indiana but managed to fight their way back to a 65-47 victory. Senior Taylor Ware led all scorers with 15 points and grabbed seven rebounds while teammate Meagan Collins also scored in double figures with 13 points. Ball State is one of two schools in the Mid-American Conference that Evansville will face this season as the Purple Aces will travel to Toledo, Dec. 20-21.
The Coaches: Ball State head coach Brady Sallee is in his first season at Ball State . . . Sallee's career coaching record is 136-109 . . . he was named the the 11th head women's basketball coach in Ball State history, May 10 . . . Evansville's head coach is Oties Epps and he enters his second season with the Purple Aces . . . Epps overall record at Evansville is 5-25, while his Missouri Valley Conference record is 2-16 . . . The Purple Aces were 0-14 on th road last season.
Your Starting Five: Brittany Carter, Shelbie Justice, Nathalie Fontaine, Brandy Woody, Katie Murphy.


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When something exciting is going to happen, but then something unexpected happens as a result of your worthlessness which cancels it.
If you're going to go on a very expensive trip, but then your appendix explodes the week before and you lose all the money you've already payed for it, you've pulled a kluemper.
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Sources: CNET [1], [2], DigiTimes, Microsoft
quote: Half the people call it Windows 8 RT, and the other half Windows RT. And NOBODY knows what RT even means lol
quote: Yes I know but how does "Run Time" signify some type of tablet activity or mobile device to the average consumer? Which was my point!
quote: RT doesn't mean ANYTHING to the consumer, and "Run Time" doesn't align itself to any product. It's shockingly bad that Microsoft went forward with an OS name that so poorly identifies with anything tangible. Stop trying to impress people with your trivial knowledge of acronyms and understand the context here, please.


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Saturday, October 12, 2013
A man called police because he and his roommate got into a verbal argument. He said the roommate does not have a job and sits around all day and does nothing. He said he allowed the man to move in two months ago because he lost his job. They agreed to split the rent and utilities.
The complainant, who was said to be drunk in the police report, said they argued and the roommate left with the only key to the house.
He said he wanted his key back and he wanted the roommate to get this stuff and move out.
The officer repeatedly warned the man not to mess with his roommate's stuff and to have him evicted properly by following procedure. The man was too drunk to understand this and kept saying he would change the locks.
He was adamant that he get his key back. But officers suggested the best thing was to go to sleep and go through the process in the morning.
The officer then left, only to get a call back from dispatch that the man got the key. He said he did not speak to the roommate, but found his own key attached to his belt loop on his shorts.
Again, police told him to go to bed. But the man kept calling dispatch. First he said he knew where his roomate hid an illegal gun and added that he wanted the roommate to move out. He refused to tell police how he knew about the gun.
Then he called dispatch and told them again he was going to throw the roommate's clothes outside.
He was warned not to do that and that he would be responsible for his actions.
The police report said it was evident that this man was in some sort of manic state because he kept calling back repeatedly in an excited state.
Then after about 20 calls he called back, this time calm, and said his roommate came and got his stuff and he had not put any of his belongings outside because he didn't want them to get stolen. He then said he was going to bed.
Case closed.
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TRUCKEE, Calif. - A Nevada City-based homeless service provider is expanding service out of western Nevada County into Truckee.
The Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District's board of directors this week granted Divine Spark use of the Community Arts Center's kitchen, located at 10046 Church St., on Wednesdays to feed homeless and under-poverty individuals once a week.
"We're excited about being able to offer something for not just the homeless, but also people below the poverty level," said Dan O'Gorman, the recreation superintendent. "We're looking forward to a good relationship with them."
Divine Spark already provides 250 vouchers every week to homeless people who can redeem them at eight Grass Valley and Nevada City businesses. Founder Thomas Streicher said his organization services 374 people in western Nevada County.
Streicher founded Divine Spark to provide resources to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota - one of the largest, poorest reservations in the country. Later, the organization began feeding western Nevada County homeless people every Sunday at the Madelyn Helling Library and subsequently at the Veteran's Building, both in Nevada City, until the city no longer permitted use of the facility.
Streicher recently returned from the largest of his four, 1,300-mile annual treks to the reservation where he hauled donated frozen turkeys, hams, sewing machines and clothes to the tribe for Thanksgiving. The trip is nearly the 40th such journey by Divine Spark.
The expansion into Truckee was made possible by added support Divine Spark received this year, Streicher said. Divine Spark is funded by private donors.
Streicher estimates his organization will feed approximately 27 homeless individuals in Truckee on Wednesdays, and could serve as many as 60 below-poverty people.
"There isn't much available up there for the homeless," said Streicher, who plans to also stay on in Truckee on Thursdays to work with a coalition of religious organizations feeding people weekly on that day. Streicher said he is working with Father Matthew Blank of Assumption Catholic Church in Truckee.
"I'm finding a lot of support in Truckee," Streicher said. "I feel we will have something big up there in a couple of years."
Streicher hopes to move slowly, but eventually expand to offer meals on more days, he said. Streicher is looking for volunteers to further service the area.
Divine Spark's annual holiday celebration will be held Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 at the Veteran's Building, located at 317 Broad St., at which Streicher anticipates feeding 400 people each day.
"This year will be bigger than ever," Streicher said.
Divine Spark can be reached at 530-265-2620 and more information can be found at divinespark.us.


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"One day [in 1983], I heard that there was a morning show in Chicago that needed a new host," Winfrey – at the time, a morning show co-host in Baltimore – revealed.
That show was AM Chicago, the program that wound up becoming The Oprah Winfrey Show.
"I had to work all night [cutting and editing the tape]. I was obsessed with getting this job … I don't know how on earth I got hired."
Oprah also discussed the origins of her name – it's not as outré an origin story as Spider-Man or Batman, but it's still illuminating.
"Originally I was named from the Bible by Aunt Ida who named me from Ruth, the first chapter at the 14th verse, Orpah," she said. "But no one knew how to spell in my home, and that's why I ended up being Oprah!"
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walt, the: "Last Friday, I was very hungover, so I gave my firm the Walt"
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5 Changing Perspectives That Show You've Become An Adult
I tend to write about adulthood a lot because I never had anyone teach me how to become an adult. Or, more importantly, how to handle it when it blindsided me 15 years later than expected. And the thing is, I don't think that's unique to me by any means. The hit counters on those articles I linked combine for 3 million views, so people obviously have questions and are looking for answers.
The truth is, adulthood doesn't pour down on you like a pop-up thunderstorm. It's more like walking through a slow drizzle, the mist gradually building up on your clothes until you suddenly realize "Holy shit, I'm soaked. When did that happen?" It's all about perspective. A change so gradual that you won't even notice it until it's sticking to your old, wrinkled ass like a pair of hot-yoga pants.
#5. You Become Embarrassed of Your Past Self (And Then You Let It Go)
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When you've been out of school for about five years, there's a small, superficial switch that gets flipped, and you look back on those yearbook pictures with sort of a giggling embarrassment. "Oh my God, I can't believe I used to dress like that! Look at my hair! I can't believe I ever thought a sideways mohawk was a good idea." After you get a few more years of life and work under your belt, another switch gets flipped -- this one much deeper to your core, and there is no giggling about it.
That's when you start to really examine the way you acted and the beliefs that you awkwardly farted out during a time when you were still just learning the most basic education that school systems have to offer. You think of your old worldviews and philosophies, backed by exactly zero experience, and you cringe. What you wouldn't give to travel back in time and spank your own ass, screaming, "Eat my hate-spank, past me!" until you were dumped, cackling with mad laughter, into a padded room. In 20 years, you'll do the same when you think about your current self. Don't freak out -- that's a good thing. It means you're growing.
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That's what happens when you store your old goth poetry online, Mom.
The problem that I (and many other people) have is that we tend to hold on to those ridiculous, embarrassing times and beat ourselves up over it. That's not healthy. If we don't let go of that, it can eventually decline into full-blown depression, and even further: self-hate. Unfortunately, letting go of the past isn't something that you can do by making a conscious decision, any more than Elvis can decide to stop being dead.
Now don't get me wrong. If there's some sort of psychological benefit to telling yourself "I'm no longer going to let my past stress me out," then by all means do that. But for most of us, letting go just sort of happens as you make peace with the fact that, yes, you used to be the type of person you'd personally throw rocks at. But not anymore.
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No, seriously, let's sit down with our past selves and discuss politics and religion. It'll be fun!
That doesn't mean that you forget the past. Far from it. Remembering those mistakes and embarrassments is a huge part in keeping your current self from slipping back into "dumb douchebag" mode. You just stop letting it dictate how you feel today. Because the longer you stew on that shit, the harder it is to get control of the reins and steer life the way you want it to go, and occasionally stop to feed it hay because life is a horse.
#4. You Start Double Thinking Your Actions
Saying "You start double thinking your actions" sounds a little weird at first because you learn to weigh consequences at a pretty young age. "If I touch the stove, it will burn me. If I punch Dad in the dick, I'll get a Tombstone Pile Driver." The difference between a child and an adult doing this, though, is that as a kid, the consequences are generally pointed inward. What happens to me if I shit on the teacher's desk?
You know you've made a huge step toward adulthood when you start regularly thinking about how your words and actions affect other people. Especially when dealing with anger.
No, you're probably not going to master this because you're not Gandhi, and there are going to be situations that are well beyond your means to control. But under most circumstances, we're able to see in advance how our actions are going to make the situation better or worse because our experiences have taught us enough about human nature to fairly accurately predict the next step in the Clusterfuck Dance.
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"You put your fuck you in -- you put your fuck you out ..."
That's why I know 50-year-old people who I'll never label as adults. Those are the ones who know the steps and outcomes, but they use that knowledge as a weapon. You've met plenty of them -- people who know exactly what button to push in order to suck you into a full-blown, rage-fueled argument. They use their experiences for aggression, to get that adrenaline fix that comes with anger and confrontation. Those aren't the actions of an adult. They're the actions of a temperamental, selfish child. And they must be spanked accordingly.
That's why it's up to you as an adult to learn how to let certain things go. Like smartass remarks that serve no other purpose than to goad you into a confrontation. Some dumbass trying to argue with you about something you have 100 times more knowledge and experience with. Someone trying to move in on your clearly marked gang territory.
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"Blue Squiggly Things for life, bitch!"
Of course, you could take that a step further if you go the opposite direction: knowing that your actions, while having no benefit to you, will help someone else. Giving a couple of dollars to a good charity. Helping an old lady with her groceries. Having pity sex with that same old lady. It's still double thinking, just in a way that non-adults aren't normally known for. "This day sucked. All I want to do is go home and shoot up some sweet, sweet heroin. Wait, that person obviously needs some assistance. The dragon can wait a few more minutes."
#3. You Stop Following Through on the Desire to Break Shit
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Ladies, you'll have to pardon me for a second on this one, because I see this far more frequently in guys. At the very least, it might help you understand why some dude in your life is an aggressive, destructive cockface.
On a physical scale, there's a phase that boys go through where they get destructive urges, like vandalism. Maybe it's nothing big, like soaping windows on Halloween or smashing toys with hammers. Maybe it's something sociopathic, like throwing bricks through windows or smashing dogs with hammers. But the urge is there, and mastering that urge is a learned process. In those real-world cases, the kid has parents, teachers, police, and peers to step in and put a stop to it. They're taught consequences, and they eventually shape those lessons into engrained morals ... if we're lucky. If not, just get used to the idea of addressing letters to your son using a state-issued set of ID numbers.
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"Dear AJF-9144-B16 ..."
The more common and potentially dangerous problem I see today is in trolling and griefing online. No, it's not the same as physically breaking something, but that's kind of the problem. It seems like a victimless crime to the person doing the trolling. But put the right troll in the right message board or comment section and he can completely destroy any chance of discussion -- he has effectively broken the system for no other reason than personal amusement. It's ego masturbation. It happened so much at Popular Science that they shut down their comment section. It was as if a thousand voices cried out the word "fag" and were suddenly silenced.
Since it takes place online and the kid is safely hidden behind a nickname, there is no face for him to look at -- no means of building empathy or regret. To him, a person is just text on a screen. There's no adult to punish him ... no personal, respected peers to step up and discourage him with face punching and the threat of impending wedgies. Hell, if anything, trolling is often rewarded by other people hitting a "like" button on whatever "here's a picture of my lunch" site they might be on. Because of that, it becomes totally up to the individual to realize all on his own that the behavior is horseshit.
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That's right, Douchey Doucherton. Drink it all in. That smile will be gone in a minute.
How long does that take? I'm 39, and I still do it (albeit to corporate Twitter accounts).
Trolling just happens to be a good example, not the point. What I'm saying is that there has to be a point where you get control over those destructive urges, no matter what form they take. We give children more slack in this department because they're just kids and don't know any better. But if you don't get a handle on it by the time you get out into the real world, your excuse evaporates and we start putting motherfuckers in jail.


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by Searching for Best from Chicago Burbs | December 6, 2012
I hated BMWs and their drivers. Now I am one. Why? Drive this car and find out. It is a blast to drive. Fun, fun, fun. It simply oozes down the road, is comfy and smooth as all get out. It out accelerates most everything you'll come across. You'll be amazed at how the power keeps coming on and on. Gets close to 30 mpg cruising at 80 mph (it's a v-8 mind you). Holds a ton a stuff in the trunk and has a real adult sized rear seat. This car will put a smile on your face every day. You'll look for reasons to drive it. If you have more than one car, you will always find a way to pick this one. . We use it for everything except off roading. Downside: flimsy cup holders. I bought mine when it was 4 years old. I haven't found another car that I would rather own and that includes Audi's and Benzes.
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120 & u feel totaly safe. Like ur going 70. WoW
by Ultrascan9999 from Dallas, TX | November 1, 2011
To really feel what a BmW is all about buy the 6 speed Sport Edition. If u dont drive a manual tranny learn how. On a Bmw it wont be easy but if u acheeve victory you'll be able to not only find out what a true BMW is all about but also drive any other car with a manual transmission after that. Trust me its totaly worth your effort.
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State of the art performance and handling
by Armonk25 from Palm Beach, FL | January 30, 2010
The BMW 540 is one of the most exciting cars to drive -- it features head snapping accelleration and superior handling. I own the 540iT wagon and this hauler hauls! I have even taken it on the track and turned in respectible times. It is also a great grand touring car -- we have put in 13 hour driving days without feeling overly fatigued. It is quiet when cruising but offers that wonderful V8 growl when pushed. The main area of reliability concern is the cooling system. My car is on its fourth radiator in just under 90K miles. BMW cheaped out in combining plastic with alluminum in the design and they are prone to failure. Replacement radiators is a small price to pay for a car that makes me smile every time I drive it.
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Best overall sport sedan I have ever owned!
by Young Executive from | November 27, 2008
Nobody blends power, sophistication and handling like BMW. The cars feels like it has 350HP when it is really about 287HP. It pulls strongly all of the way through 100mph (I don't usually go much more than that and rarely go that fast). I have had over 25 cars in my life (RX-7s, Mustang GTs, older musclecars, Mercedes, Audis, etc.) and this has to be my all time favorite. Not great in the snow, but what do you expect from a rear-wheel drive car. I would highly recommend this car to a friend.
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What you'd expect
by yeey from N | January 22, 2007
This car is what you'd expect from BMW - the exterior shape is a bit disappointing as I was hoping for a new sleek design, but no such luck. Performance is good - there is some power to push around. Handling is very good, no concerns there. Overall a good car, but I was hoping for more from this one
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Last car you'll ever want/need.
by Beemer540i from Potomac, MD | July 19, 2006
As I love the streamlined version over the newer body styling I set my sights on a 2003 but with only nominal differences and substantial savings I opted for an '02 that the seller had kept in mint condition. Bottom line, were I to hit the lottery I wouldn't have to worry about buying a car b/c this is it. For a family sized sports sedan, you will be hard pressed to find a better car with equal power, performance and safety all rolled into one. The car growls from the start and seems to get annoyed if you don't frequently push it above 100mph. This car will go but you'll feel just as safe and confident driving this at 120 as you would at 75. I've pushed it to 132 and the needle was still climbing. The 540i Sport grabs the road and 80 feels like you're doing 55 in anything else. The interior is comfortable and the cooling and heating systems are simply the best on the hottest or coldest days. The engineers thought of everything except the cupholders (you'll find this a common refrain amongst plenty of bimmer owners). If you prefer the sleeker lines of the 99-03 mode and can afford the 2003 get it. If you can't, a used 2002 will make you every bit as happy.
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Friday, January 24, 2014
The University of South Carolina College of Education is spreading the word - Students interested in math and science can find fulfilling careers as teachers and they will find plenty of jobs waiting for them when they graduate.
Thanks to a gift from the Duke Energy Foundation, the College of Education has launched the Teach Science and Mathematics campaign to recruit more students to teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics - commonly called STEM education - in middle and high schools.
Our efforts at USC mirror a national movement to recruit more and improved STEM teachers, says Ed Dickey, a professor in USCs Department of Instruction and Teacher Education. We are partnering with the Association of Public Land - Grant Universities and the Duke Energy Foundation to positively impact South Carolina by producing more STEM teachers to teach our young people. Our efforts will also assist the national 100K in 10 project, a national program designed to recruit, place and retain 100,000 STEM teachers nationwide by 2021.
Recruiting STEM teachers for our schools is an important mission. Occupations in the STEM fields are some of the fastest-growing in the nation, with 8.6 million STEM-related careers projected to be available by 2018, according to a national study. In addition to providing lucrative jobs for South Carolinians, the STEM project will also provide teachers who can ultimately help equip a national work force that allows the U.S. and South Carolina to remain globally competitive across technology sectors. Without STEM teachers for our middle and high schools, the U.S. cannot meet the high demand for STEM careers both nationally and in South Carolina, Dickey says.
The goals of the USC campaign include increasing the number of students enrolled in the College of Education for STEM teaching, increasing diversity among STEM teachers and changing the overall public perception of teaching.
According to the Southern Education Foundation, more than 40 percent of South Carolinas school populations are African-American, while only 18 percent of the states teachers are African-American. The Teach Science and Mathematics campaign will focus on increasing the pool of all STEM teachers, paying particular attention to increasing diversity. It will do this by developing strategic partnerships with African-American organizations and churches, as well as targeting rural areas and schools in South Carolina with high African-American populations, Dickey said.
Not only is there a shortage of STEM teachers in South Carolina, but there is also a surprisingly low representation of minorities as secondary science and mathematics teachers, he said. That statistic alone is reason to recruit more diverse teachers in South Carolina schools, especially in the STEM-related areas.
We want to change the public perception of teaching into a career choice students and their parents can be excited about. And we want to make students more aware of the deficit of STEM teachers, Dickey said. We want them to know they can impact the future generation. And they can make a decent salary doing so.
In the past year, USC graduated 14 high school and 14 middle school math teachers as well as 10 high school and 9 middle school science teachers, while the goal is to graduate 50 math and 50 science middle and high school teachers each year. Nationally, schools similar to USC produce about ten STEM teachers per year, Dickey said. But the university has a large untapped audience of students who are interested in math and science, but perhaps havent considered teaching as a career.
The Teach Science and Mathematics campaign, which began in December and is expected to be fully implemented by the middle of 2014, will use social media advertising, videos and other events to spread the word and combat the notion that teaching, in general, may not be cool.
In addition to the College of Education, the campaign receives assistance from USCs School of Journalism and Mass Communications, as well as Injeanious Media, a local, full-service advertising and public relations agency.
Our challenge is to make STEM teaching appeal to todays young people in South Carolina, says Jean Triskett, president of Injeanious Media. Thanks to popular TV shows like The Big Bang Theory and the prominence of young tech geniuses like Mark Zuckerberg, the perception of science and math is now cool, but some negative connotations still surround teaching careers. We hope to break these existing stereotypes by connecting with younger audiences using pop culture references through social media avenues. By positioning STEM teaching careers as creative, fun, cool and empowering, students are more likely to consider it as a career path.
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LOCKPORT – Keith E. Blose was sentenced to two to four years in state prison by Niagara County Judge Matthew J. Murphy III Friday for breaking a woman's jaw with a baseball bat.
Blose, 28, had pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted second-degree assault for the July 1 attack in the Dorwood Park mobile home community in Wilson. Prison time was mandatory because of Blose's record as a repeat felon.


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5 Relationship Zones Worse than 'the Friend Zone'
The Internet loves hating on "the friend zone," because the Internet sees friendship as the highest form of torture a horrible woman can impose on a sweet and infallible man, because the Internet is 14 and a stupid piece of shit.
I'm not here to explain that "being in the friend zone" says less about the person who "put" you there than it does about the skewed way you view relationships (although, yes, someone should teach you that at some point). I am here to tell you that you're focusing so much energy on avoiding the friend zone that you're missing the REAL threats ...
#5. The "No One I'm Interested in Is Attracted to Me" Zone
Everyone finishes the occasional date feeling like there wasn't any connection, but when you're in this zone, you finish every interaction like this. You have such high demands for similarity that anything short of a carbon copy of you is going to be deemed alien and distant by your crazy-ass brain, and you'll force them away from you with a defensive pre-emptive rejection. Because the truth is, your brain has tricked you into thinking that people who are attracted to you aren't worth your time.
Winston Rowntree
It's counterintuitive, because "high standards" is a good thing in most contexts, like choosing what wood to build your house out of or what gas to put in your car, but human beings aren't made of wood or gasoline or anything else you can buy, so if your "standards" are anything other than "Does this person make me really happy and horny a lot?" then you're unnecessarily narrowing your options and missing out on some killer sex. It's not that no one is happy being alone, and it's not that you should just "take whatever you can get." But if you find yourself scanning prospective mating partners for flaws rather than just enjoying their company, your whole approach to other humans could probably do with some revisions.
Pop culture has given us an insane and unrealistic perception of what human relationships are, and the most insane recent example has got to be from How I Met Your Mother, when the German character Klaus tells Ted that Lebenslanger Schicksalschatz (or "love," because the joke is that German words are long) "isn't something that develops over time. It is something that happens instantaneously," which is the most psychotic relationship advice that hasn't been banned from Kickstarter.
Love doesn't work like facial recognition software or Ikea furniture, because it's a feeling, and when you're used to being lonely, even the best kind of companionship in the world can be scary.
#4. The "I Always Need to Be in a Relationship" Zone
If the description in that last entry sounds like it could've been written by a space alien, that may be because for you, getting into a relationship has never been that hard. You know all the tricks: If you're shy, there's beer. If you don't like beer, there's OKCupid, where you can organize your life's stats like a D&D character. And if you're a fundamentally uninteresting person, you can take people to karaoke bars. For you, the hard part of a relationship isn't getting someone to like you or want to spend the night naked -- for you, the hard part is being OK when that's not happening.
Winston Rowntree
No one likes loneliness, because if they do they don't call it loneliness, they call it "me time." But for some people it's not just a bummer, it's a paralyzing fear. Not having someone to call who has to answer means that you might have to spend a few nights alone, getting to know yourself and your own thoughts and, holy shit, what if you suck?
For every girl out there who's too afraid to smile back at the cute guy at the opposite end of the bar, there's a girl who'd rather spend her night humping a total stranger than wake up by herself. The one that sounds like less of a problem to you can probably give you a pretty big hint as to which category you need to work on.
#3. The "We've Been Doing This Forever, We May as Well Stick With It" Zone
The original draft of The Last House on the Left featured the father of the hero, Dr. John Collingwood, murdering a serial killer with a scalpel. His strategy was to hit him in a thousand small places, until the killer would finally die from a thousand tiny cuts. Wes Craven eventually replaced it with a chainsaw because a) chainsaws are awesome, and b) he didn't want his movie to be a metaphor for a common relationship problem.
Winston Rowntree
Breakups aren't always big, covered in serrated metal teeth, and explosively violent -- some are long and slow and end with both parties collapsing exhausted by both lack of restful sleep and blood loss. When you aren't naturally confrontational and you get into a relationship with someone who is just as used to making small concessions as you, it's easy to just get along without actually being happy. For years. You find yourself thinking, "Sure, we don't like much of the same stuff, and we like to spend our free time differently, and we don't agree on anything, but we're rarely actually fighting (if you're not swearing or throwing stuff, it isn't fighting), so maybe this is as good as it gets."
The dirty trick at the core of this issue is that you'll be forced to break up for what feel like selfish reasons ("I need to see what else is out there"; "There has to be more to relationships than this"; "I really wanna get stoned and watch Dredd at 2 p.m. on a Sunday in my underwear") even though it's really what's best for everyone.


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6 out of 6 people recommended this car.
Consumer Reviews
Land Crusher
by Bobbo from Boston | April 8, 2014
Best car I have ever owned. It is 18 years old and my 1996 LC drives great and has 186K. MPG is terrible at 14.5 MPG for a V6 but it never gets stuck and its rides like a car. It is amazing in the sand. The Saudi swear by them and you always see them in the desert which usually means life of death if you have a problem.
Purchased a new car
Uses car for Outdoor sports (hiking, cycling, etc.)
Does recommend this car
by cruiser from Carlsbad, California | October 26, 2011
Land Cruisers are the perfect vehicle. I've driven mine for over 12 years and never had any issues. Extremely dependable, excellent quality and a lot of fun. Now if I could afford a brand new one $85,000.
Purchased a new car
Uses car for Transporting family
Does recommend this car
Great Truck
by Eric from Now in Belgrade, Serbia | May 6, 2011
I bought my slightly dented '96 LC with 47K miles on it in 2006. I took it to Africa and did 30K miles on it of which there was 10K on dirt. Got stuck only once. It was in Malawi, but that was my fault. Finally found out why the truckers never give up the middle of the dirt road. The shoulder will even give a LC trouble. Replaced a Power Steering pump and it seemed like I was replacing brake pads all the time. Heavy vehicle. Only let me down once and lucky I was in a restaurant parking lot in Rwanda when it happened. The A/T needs the hoses changed so they don't get brittle. Would buy one again in an instant. Heavy, but nothing stops it. The performance 5-Star rating I gave it is for its indomitability, not for its accelleration, gas mileage, or top speed.
Purchased a new car
Uses car for Having fun
Does recommend this car
typical Toyota
by junkhater from Seattle | April 26, 2011
Wanted a gig to tow a small boat, utility trailer, get me to fishing spots through back woods and primitive roads with safety and RELIABILITY. What used vehicle falls into this nitch? Toyota Landcruiser, Tacoma, or Forerunner is a good bet. Parts are available and in abundant supply. Though my LC is fifteen years old it has had previous good care and has a respectable resale value, too. Must find a well care for low mileage one and love it some more. Can't go wrong.......
Purchased a new car
Uses car for Outdoor sports (hiking, cycling, etc.)
Does recommend this car
superb vehicle - if only it got better mpg
by land bruiser from WA | May 24, 2009
i love my landcruiser. goes everywhere anytime, even the hills and slick surfaces when its snowy and icy and others are left by the wayside. crawls up any surface i've tried, even towing a trailer around our ridiculously steep lower yard. very very comfy on long drives, all 3 dogs huskies fit fine. A truly great vehicle. Only one i could drive up steep inclines with nary a spin or slip. Best all-around vehicle i've ever owned.
Purchased a new car
Uses car for Just getting around
Does recommend this car
The Landcruiser Legend lives on
by Back to Basics from Saratoga, CA | June 30, 2007
I bought the '96 Landcruiser used in '99 with 45K miles. After 8 years it now has 160K miles. It is still rock solid and a lot of fun to drive. It has brought my family up to snowy Lake Tahoe many times and is great for all road trips and even the daily commute. Only had two problems - a catalytic converter issue which required an expensive replacement of both catalytic converters at about 100K. Power steering and Oxygen sensor had to be repared once. Small items given the age and miles. I consider this body style to be the last "simple and rugged" looking Landcruiser. The newer models look too elaborate and fancy for my taste, given its off-roading heritage. My son is only 12 years old and he wants me to keep it for him. I'm sure it will last that long, but the 13mpg is getting increasingly expensive.
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on January 30, 2013 - 12:01 AM
By Thomas J. Foels
Smokers in New York State will not be subject to higher premiums as reported in an Associated Press article ("Smokers may be priced out of health coverage") that appeared in The Buffalo News on Jan. 25.
According to the story, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will allow health insurers to charge smokers buying individual policies up to 50 percent higher premiums. The story also says the law will allow insurers to charge older adults up to three times more than younger individuals.
Neither of these potential outcomes is permissible in New York. That may seem like good news to smokers, but let's talk about the real costs of smoking. According to the American Cancer Society, smoking causes the deaths of about 443,000 people – or about one in five deaths – each year in the United States.
Smoking can cause lung cancer and is also linked to a higher risk of other cancers, heart disease and stroke. Additionally, millions of Americans suffer from smoking-related lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These diseases, grouped together as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), make it harder to breathe. COPD causes chronic illness and disability, and gets worse over time – sometimes becoming fatal.
These facts are even more alarming when you realize the significant impact chronic conditions have on health care costs, which are so often the result of personal choice. It's estimated up to 75 percent of medical costs in the United States are due to chronic conditions, the vast majority of which are due to unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, overeating, alcohol abuse and physical inactivity.
Through its premium-rating methodology, the ACA recognized the impact smoking has on health care costs and the fact hundreds of billions of dollars are spent treating chronic conditions, most of which could be prevented.
Although New York State does not permit charging smokers more for health insurance premiums, this is yet another moment to re-examine our lifestyle choices and those of our loved ones. We must continue to address the illness burden we bring upon ourselves. By encouraging greater personal responsibility, we can improve the population's health and lower future health costs.
Independent Health provides employers and individuals with programs, services and resources to make better, more-informed choices. We engage consumers through lifestyle products such as Empower, which rewards individuals through lower co-pays and deductibles for making healthier choices.
By creating a culture of health, we will further improve the health and vitality of the Western New York community and our nation, decrease rates of preventable illness and make health care more affordable.
Thomas J. Foels, M.D., is executive vice president and chief medical officer at Independent Health.


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Black HTC One Mini snapped in full glory: 4.3" HD screen, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB storage
0. phoneArena 03 Jul 2013, 04:37 posted on
Someone has got an early chance to toy with an HTC One Mini, and snapped a few photos of the device, confirming a bright 4.3" display, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. Granted, it is smaller than the flagship HTC One, but that's precisely the point with this edition a top-notch phone for those who sniff at large displays...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. FlushGordon (unregistered)
All they have to do is slap a price point similar to the S4 mini...Baaam, that should teach Samsung a lesson..Not a fan of HTC but I applaud them for conceiving this dream Mini phone, and yes..high ppi count IS a dealbreaker even with such a tiny screen
4. tiara6918 (Posts: 2036; Member since: 26 Apr 2012)
If htc prices it too high, this device would most likely fail. But nevertheless, this looks like a nice mid range handset
5. FlushGordon (unregistered)
exactly, strategic pricing is the key...i wouldn't mind a $30-$50 difference though
6. MC1123 (Posts: 1255; Member since: 12 Nov 2012)
It will have almost 330ppi which is similar to the Z10
16. Potato. (banned) (Posts: 607; Member since: 14 Jun 2013)
Xperia SP vs One Mini vs S4 Mini.
I prefer One Mini.
32. TROLL (banned) (Posts: 4851; Member since: 13 Apr 2012)
Experia Sp looks much better in design than the One!
But the One doesn't state the Cpu its using? Hope it is a S600 and not cheap S400
If the mini had the same feautres as the One loads a girls females would diverge from ip4, ip5. ...
44. james004 (Posts: 486; Member since: 15 May 2013)
They have 2GB ram on this, i dont think it will be any other processor than S600. Display HAS TO BE 720p. its impossible to be 1080p.
2. mercorp (Posts: 1027; Member since: 28 Jan 2012)
Make sure it has exoandable memory,or the xperia sp would be the better option.
3. abdane (Posts: 494; Member since: 07 Oct 2011)
it would be stupid if they would feature a expandable memory on the mini and not on the original One...
27. daniel_bargs (Posts: 325; Member since: 27 Nov 2010)
No, it won't. But it will make the saying "There is no perfect device" really true.
17. Potato. (banned) (Posts: 607; Member since: 14 Jun 2013)
It won't have expandable memory.. For a premium look and unibody I will sacrifice expandable memory.
Well, 16gb is enough IMO.
25. lovefist (unregistered)
hope HTC put at least 2000mah battery. battery is such a killer feature nowadays, sigh.
7. Genersis (Posts: 218; Member since: 29 May 2013)
Looking good.
I hope it's battery and processor are up to scratch to match(or are similar to) the S4 Mini.
Otherwise it could be hard to decide which one is better.(By specs alone anyway)
8. CanYouSeeTheLight (Posts: 1116; Member since: 05 Jul 2012)
Looks very good and has almost identical specs to the Blackberry Z10 which retails as a flagship device, that is what i call a true Mini..
9. wrm2013 (Posts: 203; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)
Finally a powerhouse phone around 4.5 . Reminds me of when the gs2 first came out.
20. vincelongman (Posts: 4424; Member since: 10 Feb 2013)
what do you "around 4.5"?
If you mean 4.5", then sorry but in the leaks this phone is pretty much the same size as the HTC One. They may be leaks but if HTC includes dual front speakers then it will have to be bigger. The S4 Mini is better in term of being smaller. But the One Mini has far better specs the S4 Mini , but I would call the One Mini a powerhouse.
My point is that unfortunately there still isn't a high end phone for people who prefer small phones.
22. phoenix985 (Posts: 27; Member since: 03 Jul 2013)
that's what i was saying, S4 mini is really compact and u can use it comfortably with just one hand. I wouldn't agree one mini has far better specs, just 0,5gb ram more and higher res screen. and if u take into consideration that ppl who r buying phones in this range would be more that satisified with S4 mini specs. I think, in this case, being smaller is better advatage that 512mb ram more, or higher res screen...
23. phoenix985 (Posts: 27; Member since: 03 Jul 2013)
i consider myself as an advanced user since i use electronics since i was 6. commodore, amiga, pentium 486, smarphones, customizing, rooting and everything else. i own s2 with official jellybean right now and i can say it suits me just fine, its responsive, fast and the phone is 2011. S4 mini would be a great improvement over this but i dont find it neccessary just yet. keeping this in mind, average user would be more that happy with the S4 mini specs, yet compact and easy to use
24. phoenix985 (Posts: 27; Member since: 03 Jul 2013)
Don't get me wrong, im not saying htc one mini is not a good phone, it is a great phone, just the size is not good for mini range, thats all. and samsung is the only OEM who has covered this segment with a decent specs...
36. wrm2013 (Posts: 203; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)
I come from a droid x, then s2, then s3, bought a q10 but took it back after two days and now have the HTC one. I'm trying not to go with another Samsung until they change the phone materials and the os lag. I'm a huge fan of my one but I do wish it was a tad smaller (i don't watch movies on my phone).
45. bigstrudel (Posts: 518; Member since: 20 Aug 2012)
Sure there is.
The iPhone.
52. xtian1103 (Posts: 363; Member since: 11 Feb 2012)
i think it's just as big as an htc one sv, 4.3, so much pocketable now
10. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
This will probably be my next phone no doubt
11. phoenix985 (Posts: 27; Member since: 03 Jul 2013)
This phone by all means is a great phone, but if you look more closely this phone is not mini by all means, just the screen is mini and the rest if quite big. Altough with greats specs, i don't think it would be cheaper that galaxy s3, or s4 mini, and if priced more or same as a galaxy s3, why would anyone buy this because galaxy s3 is the same size as this mini.
14. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
Maybe because some people don't like Samsung and prefer HTC? Just a thought
21. phoenix985 (Posts: 27; Member since: 03 Jul 2013)
That might be the case, but then i would go for htc one (not that much bigger but better specs) or some other model...i was saying just that this model is not in mini range since it is big as all flagships this year. And if ppl want to buy something smaller, samsung is the only choice coz it is the only model with samller size and decent specs...we shall see...
12. phoenix985 (Posts: 27; Member since: 03 Jul 2013)
S4 mini si a lot more compact, and people who are aiming on more compact, smaller phones will rather buy galaxy s4 mini altough it has a bit lower specs but by all means still a great phone. And buying the S3 is more bang for the bucks coz you will get the same specs, size for the lower price, but yes, no sexy unibody, stereo speakers...
13. phoenix985 (Posts: 27; Member since: 03 Jul 2013)
It's just my opinion and it may be wrong, but I dont see it as a true rival for S4 mini since its size is not mini at all...i mean, just look at the pics, S4 and HTC one mini are the same size!! Great phone but shouldn't be called mini coz its not it that category...
33. yudi.nemesis (Posts: 1127; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)
you wrong dude
overall Xperia V is better and cheaper than S4 mini.
Xperia V is light and compact enough for single handed use you will have problem with it
41. phoenix985 (Posts: 27; Member since: 03 Jul 2013)
That is for sure an alternative, but not neccesary everyones cup of tea. S4 mini has better CPU and GPU, more RAM, more compact and lighter and better batter as well. It comes with jelly bean onborad, and will for sure get one or two updates while we all know how sony updates its phones. Since Xp V comes with ICS and will be upgraded to JB, i dont think it will get KLP. So i would say u cannot say XP V is better overall, more it would be a matter of choice and what is more important to you. (hd vs qhd screen, battery, comactness). Personally, i would take S4mini, but that's just me...
46. yudi.nemesis (Posts: 1127; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)
Let me tell you why Xperia V is a lot better than S4 mini.
i know S4 mini have better cpu, gpu, and ram. but if you compare the benchmark result there is no to much different and when it comes to real life performance it would be similar maybe Xperia v can be better because sony skin is more lighter.
In past sony is sucks with update but now they getting better in just short period of time they already updated Xperia Z/ZL/Tablet Z to 4.2 jelly bean and Xperia V also has been updated to jelly bean so i'm sure this time sony will be much better with the updated. oh XDA will always ready for us.
Better Camera, HD display with 342ppi, water and dust resistant, removeable battery, compact and cheaper (around $300 at online store) i'm 100% sure Xperia V waaayy better than S4 mini
if you prefer average performer S4 mini with the price tag around $500 you must be crazy or maybe you just samsung die hard fans
47. phoenix985 (Posts: 27; Member since: 03 Jul 2013)
For the updates, i do not believe untill i see...Sure XP Z got an update. It would be a shame if didn't since its a flagship and its fighting against S4. XP V has a better screen but not that much, and since it has a smaller battery, higer res screen will drain juice quite faster. I mean, qhd res is enough for me on that screen size. I stil have S2 and find its screen great. Im not saying XP V is bad or smthng, just saying both phones have their pros and cons, and ppl will choose for what is more important to them...
48. phoenix985 (Posts: 27; Member since: 03 Jul 2013)
So mainly it is screen, camera (if, since 8mp camera could be better due to the software) waterproof, and maybe price vs battery, software updates, CPU, GPU, RAM, smaller, lighter, infrared port, front camera, better codec support...as u can see, u cant say there is a clear winner. For me is S4 mini, for u XP V...we will see what other will choose, but I can say, S4 mini will be sold a lot more, if nothing coz its sammy:)
49. yudi.nemesis (Posts: 1127; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)
for camera software you can check here
peria_z_gets_firmware_update_i mproves_camera_quality-news-6041.php
xperia v also have great camera especialy with manual setting a lot better than my GS2
With about $
300 + $89.50 for 3600 mAh mugen battery i can have great midranger smartphone and will have no problem with battery life and it also still much cheaper than overprice midranger S4 mini
If you look at feature to price ratio Xperia V is way better option
with $500 i can get Xperia ZL with better specs and also have infrared
Just like i said only crazy people or samsung die hard fans that think S4 mini is better options
just FYI right now i'm using Samsung GS2, Nokia E6-00, and Xperia Tablet Z
my brother have Xperia V so i know how good that device
50. yudi.nemesis (Posts: 1127; Member since: 14 Mar 2013)
I know all the things you say is your personal opinion, but your opinion does not make
sense at all.
if s4 mini price is around $ 300 I would
agree with you. but this time at the online store
s4 mini is around $500.
wasting $500 for average performer when there is so many better options it was not a smart thing to do
51. phoenix985 (Posts: 27; Member since: 03 Jul 2013)
I agree on that. But i never buy my phones in store, yet over resellers, where the price is going to be appx 350$. If we r going to look at the price/gain ratio, then u r right, but i wasn't taliking about price. Just comparing 2 phones, regardless of price. There r ppl who will pay extra money for phone they consider better. If we r looking price/gain ration then i would go for S3, coz i can get it now for 350-400$, and it is still a monster of a phone. I now what r u trying to say, but comparing just the specs, i said, XP V could not be declared as a winner.
15. MrTzr (unregistered)
HTC should stop with the ultrapixels.
18. Potato. (banned) (Posts: 607; Member since: 14 Jun 2013)
Not really. Atleast ultrapixels are not lame gimmicks.
They need improvement.
28. MrTzr (unregistered)
With improvement you mean more 'ultra'pixels. I refer crisp images at daylight instead of blurrier pictures with 'better' low light performance. Today's 13MP shooters take better pictures than the One's UP camera.
31. Potato. (banned) (Posts: 607; Member since: 14 Jun 2013)
13mp takes better pictures in daylight
UP takes better photos in low-light
So its a tie.
37. wrm2013 (Posts: 203; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)
I noticed close up my one takes really good pictures super detailed. Far away pictures on the other hand rival my old s2. HTC one2 with 10mp with u.p. haha
43. Taters (banned) (Posts: 6474; Member since: 28 Jan 2013)
LOL Delusional HTC fanboy thinking again. It is not a tie because daylight pictures are much more important considering most people sleep for 8 hours a day at night and are much more active during the day.
53. xtian1103 (Posts: 363; Member since: 11 Feb 2012)
you're right! i noticed those too when taking pictures in broad daylight. low level lighting is where ultrapixels shine though. at least make it 8 ultrapixel for the next htc (two?)
39. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
I don't see anything ultra with it's camera.
19. mi55u (unregistered)
are you sure that the mini, seems fake, the size is so similar to the one
26. SonyXperiaNexus (Posts: 374; Member since: 01 Oct 2012)
one has a 4.7 inch screen while mini has 4.3 inch. so there is a difference is of .4 inches which is there by the looks of the first pic
29. Taters (banned) (Posts: 6474; Member since: 28 Jan 2013)
That looks basically the exact same size? What's so mini about it and why would you choose it over the actual HTC One?
30. SonyXperiaNexus (Posts: 374; Member since: 01 Oct 2012)
ahem, the price
34. roldefol (Posts: 4242; Member since: 28 Jan 2011)
Exactly, you could pose the same question of Apple. "Why sell both the iPhone 5 and 4S?"
35. ricco (Posts: 18; Member since: 01 Oct 2012)
On the first and last picture are the same phones and IMHO they are
38. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
16GB still not enough memory. should put 32GB or 64GB
40. roldefol (Posts: 4242; Member since: 28 Jan 2011)
In a midranger? 16 GB is pretty standard. No way they'd put in 64.
42. ILikeBubbles (Posts: 525; Member since: 17 Jan 2011)
please come to verizon. . . . .
54. ayyvee (Posts: 1; Member since: 27 Oct 2013)
what carrier has the mini in black ??


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Fight Poverty: Donate to Food Banks
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Today, October 15th, 2008, is Blog Action Day. It's a day when over 2,000 bloggers, myself included, will direct the conversation towards a subject that needs greater attention – poverty.
Here in the United States, there is defined "poverty line" (also known as a poverty threshold) published by the Census Bureau for statistical purposes and the Department of Health and Human Services for administrative purposes. That poverty line is used for a variety of benefit calculations and for 2008 it's set at $10,400 for an individual in the 48 contiguous states. $10,400… that's it. That's $866.67 a month.
The federal minimum wage is currently set at $6.55 an hour (effective July 27th, 2008; though increasing to $7.25 an hour July 24th, 2009). If you take a "standard" 2,000 hour work-year (though most work far more to subsist), that's $13,100 – or a mere $2700 above the poverty line.
In a world where CEOs get hundreds of millions of dollars, can't we as a society do something about it?
Don't worry. This isn't a post about hating CEOs, celebrities, athletes or anyone else who succeeds, public record has shown that many are doing a tremendous amount in terms of giving back. What I'm mean is that we should do more to help our fellow American. Consider donating to your local food bank. With Thanksgiving on the horizon and the holidays coming up, food banks will be under a tremendous amount of strain and they need our help.
The $10 you thought about donating to Barack Obama or John McCain's presidential campaign? Send that to your local food bank, it will directly impact several lives in your community. The $50 you wanted to send to the American Cancer Society? Consider a food bank or soup kitchen. You aren't worried about cancer if you don't know where your next meal will come from. I know the recent financial turmoil has probably made you reconsider your charitable contributions this year, that's perfectly normal. You are not alone. However, you don't have to donate $100 or $50 or even $10 to make an impact.
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Updated: Driver charged after Fort Worth woman killed while walking on Interstate 30 in Grand Prairie
Update at 3:19 p.m., July 22: The victim has been identified as Brandi Nicole Danley, 41, of Fort Worth. She suffered blunt force injuries, according to the Dallas County Medical Examiner's office.
Original post: A pedestrian died on a freeway Saturday night after she was hit by a driver who police say was intoxicated.
Police said the woman, who has not been identified, was struck by a man's 1988 Jeep around 11 p.m. in the right lane of Interstate 30 near Northwest 7th Street. It is unclear why she was walking on the highway. She died at the scene.
Eliazar Rivera, 47, of Grand Prairie, was arrested in connection with the woman's death. He has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and is being held in Grand Prairie Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail.
The woman's death was the 16th traffic fatality in Grand Prairie this year, police said.


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Appalachia flattened by as much as 40 percent by mining practices
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Mountaintop removal mining is one of the most destructive forms of resource extraction, and it's taking its toll.
Ashley Judd won't challenge Mitch McConnell's Senate seat
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After months of careful consideration, actress says her 'responsibilities and energy' need to be focused on family.
Kids speak out against mountaintop removal
January 7, 2013, 2 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
In new video, kids ask President Obama to end mountaintop removal mining.
Photos: Historic coal town faces modern-day threat
April 21, 2012, 10:03 a.m. by Catie Leary
The historic Appalachian coal mining town of Lynch, Ky, is just a few dozen miles away from two mountaintop removal operations.
Kennedy: Coal companies subvert democracy
May 31, 2011, 9:57 a.m.
Video: Environmentalist Robert Kennedy Jr. and activists are fighting to save West Virginia's Coal River Mountain from major coal corporations that practice mountain top removal. A new documentary, 'The Last Mountain,' documents the struggle.
After mountaintops are stripped bare, only graves remain
May 13, 2011, 3:40 p.m.
Video: Coal helped create communities throughout Boone County, West Virginia, years ago but now mountaintop removal mining may be demolishing more than just mountains throughout the region.
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NILES - For all the talk of storied franchises and long-held allegiances, often who you root for comes down to who you "know."
At least that was the case at BW3s Sunday night as folks gathered to watch the Baltimore Ravens play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.
"We're here rooting for San Francisco," Deana Beck of Niles said. "I grew up a San Francisco fan. My father knew (former owner and Youngstown native) Eddie DeBartolo. My husband is here every weekend during the football season watching games."
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From left, Zoey, Joe, Deana and Diane Beck of Niles decided to have a family night at BW3s Sunday while rooting for the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. The Baltimore Ravens won, 34-31.
Ron Williams, 42, of Warren, said he became a 49ers fan when they traded last year for former Warren G. Harding High School standout Mario Manningham. Unfortunately for him, Manningham was not playing Sunday because of an injury.
Valryi Tarsack of Warren, wearing a No. 7 San Francisco 49ers jersey, joked that she has only been a 'Niners fan for about three months: "Colin Kapernick is hot," she said.
Joe Cicchillo, wearing a San Francisco cap and jersey, said he simply hates Baltimore.
"Art Modell ruined them for me," Cicchillo said of the former Cleveland Browns owner who moved the team to Baltimore in the mid-1990s.
Joe and Amanda Scarmack of Ferrell, Pa., said they were completely neutral.
"If we had our way, neither team would win," Amanda said. "We're Pittsburgh Steelers fans. We don't want the 49ers to win, because they would tie us in Super Bowl wins. We don't want the Ravens to win, because we have a hatred for them."
"We're upset because Jerome Bettis did not get into the Hall of Fame yesterday," Joe added.
Jonte Davis and Theo Mason, both of Warren, were rooting for the Ravens.
"I'm hoping they will win because it is Ray Lewis' last game and he deserves to go out on top," Davis said.
Mason added he would like them to win because he wanted fellow Raven Ed Reed to win this year.
Matthew Williams, 26, his friend, Faith Smith, wore all purple for their beloved Baltimore Ravens.
"I've been a fan of the team since they came into the NFL," Williams said. "I like the way the team plays football. They are very tough."


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|Cable railway to Monte Lema
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This high altitude hike runs almost exclusively along the ridge close to the Swiss-Italian border. A unique feature is the view from the summit of Monte Lema right at the start: To the one side, Lake Lugano sparkles far below and to the other side Lake Maggiore, both picturesquely embedded in the mountains of southern Ticino.
The picture-postcard panorama remains your constant companion on this mountain tour, which includes only two major climbs: One up Monte Gradiccioli and towards the end the climb up Monte Tamaro. For those who don't feel like climbing to the summits, there are easy alternatives for bypassing both challenges.
There is however no trail to the Capanna Tamaro beneath the summit. This hut is nestled close to the mountainside and offers up homemade specialities in addition to the views from the sunny terrace. From here it is only a stone's throw down to Alpe Foppa, which is a delight for culture aficionados with its Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli, a church designed by Mario Botta.
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There and backArriving: Cable railway to Monte Lema
Returning: Cable railway from Alpe Foppa (Monte Tamaro) Botta's mystical Chiesa di Santa Maria on Alpe Foppa ends the tour on a cultural highlight.
The careful planning of a tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.


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So, we weren't able to upgrade Luau's tank as we would have liked too. With losing the walk in closet space, we had to downsize and I had to not get a whole new tank. But, I do have a stand, to where I can upgrade his tank and maybe just use the 20 as a refugium for the big tank.
When doing water changes on my tanks today, Denzil and I noticed that we can totally see the difference in Yoshi's growth: she's bigger, more healthier looking, and is super personable, than when we first got her. With Luau, his growth is more difficult to determine: he's long and lean, and he was about 1.25" when I got him from Pufftastic. I think he's now about 1.75" (can't measure accurately, because if anything other than your face gets close to the tank, he starts pacing immediately). He's still super personable as the day we got him (Pufftastic took excellent care of him), even more so now that he's out in the living room where he can see us all the time, he seems happy, loves to explore and catch the ghost shrimp that I put in there, and as handsome as can be. He's in a 20 gallon tank and has plenty to do. Do F8s vs GSP tend to grow slower? Do you think a bigger tank would help? Any suggestions? Not working with a ton of space, so as much as I would love to buy a 72gallon for Yoshi to put Luau in the 60, I just can't do it. Biggest I can do I think is somewhere along the lines of a 28 or 32 gallon bow or maybe just a regular 29 gallon tank. I just want to make sure that I am not doing anything that will stunt him in the long run and do what's right for him. Thanks for your input!


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LISBON - The Buckeye Water District formally agreed to apply the $1.5 million received from Columbiana County commissioners to help pay what it owes East Liverpool.
The BWD voted at its Nov. 2 meeting to officially apply the $1.5 million toward the $5.9 million it agreed to pay East Liverpool to settle the city's lawsuit against the BWD. East Liverpool originally offered to settle for $5.9 million but changed its mind after the BWD came up with the money, saying it wanted at least another $600,000 based on interest the city was owed on the original judgment.
The interest is on the $4.8 million judgment East Liverpool was awarded nearly two years ago after winning a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the BWD after the BWD quit buying water from the city. The interest accrued while the BWD exhausted its appeals.
The BWD agreed in May to borrow the $1.5 million offered by commissioners so it could be applied toward the $5.9 million East Liverpool officials said they would accept at the time to resolve the lawsuit. The rest of the money to pay East Liverpool was in the form of $3.3 million in BWD funds ordered garnished by the court and revenue derived from leasing BWD land for oil and gas development.
A motion has been filed in county Common Pleas Court by the BWD asking the judge to enforce the tentative $5.9 million settlement reached back in May. East Liverpool opposes the motion, and a hearing is scheduled for Dec. 10.
BWD Director Al DeAngelis said the board has agreed to repay commissioners the $1.5 million over five years at 1 percent interest. He said they will only be making interest-only payments of $1,250 per month initially, and commissioners are fine with that as long as the money is repaid at the end of five years.
DeAngelis said they will be able to increase payments over the next several years as the BWD pays off some of its constructions loans and can apply that money to the loan principal.
Until then, the BWD will be able to absorb the payments within their existing budget. "There won't be a rate increase because of this," DeAngelis said.


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n. the state of a penis belonging to someone without a circumcission, in the non-erectile position. also a nickname for someone who resembles a penis belonging to someone without a circumcission, in the non-erectile position.
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One who is able to pick pubic hair and spin the hair fibers into pure gold by wrapping the hair around their foreskin. Usually told as a children's fable or fairy tale, but is now in circulation as slang.
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the uncercumsized penis of an elderly man
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From a seething, hellish mass of molten rock to the inviting world that cradles life today, discover the cataclysmic events that set the stage for life.
Far more than another dry, academic presentation, HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE immerses you deep in the world-shaking, Earth-forming action. Stunning animations and precise computer renderings put you there. Plunge into fiery cataracts, feel the rumble of the shifting mantle, fly through the noxious proto-atmosphere, and experience firsthand the mighty forces forging this unique and marvelous oasis in Space.
Based on recent findings by renowned scientists and filmed on location across the globe, HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE puts the "Gee!" in geology. Visit sites planet-wide where you can still see evidence of Earth's birthing process. Meet scientists at the leading edge of discovery. Thrill to the awesome power and unimaginable time-scale of world formation.
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- DVD Release Date: April 15, 2008
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Jersey City Restaurant Owner Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash
A Jersey City woman struck in a hit and run while riding her bicycle Thursday night died Monday at Jersey City Medical Center, police and her family said.
The death of Natasha Caicedo, 34 years old, has led to an outpouring of support from the local community, where she and her husband, Chris Usher, co-owned the restaurant Kraverie.
Police said they arrested Jersey City resident Neteria Augcomfar, 24 years old, and charged her with reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in death. They said Ms. Augcomfar was driving the 2008 silver Volkswagen Jetta that fled Thursday night after striking Ms. Caicedo on Marin Boulevard. Police said Ms. Augcomfar and the car's owner reported to a police station Monday and that Ms. Augcomfar said she had been unaware that she hit someone.
Mr. Usher said Ms. Caicedo, who was also known by some as Natasha Usher, had been riding her bike to meet him when she was hit. He was waiting for her a block away and became worried when she didn't pick up her phone. He went to the Jersey City Medical Center, where he learned his wife had been badly injured.
"The pain I feel right now, I can't describe it," he said.
Police said Ms. Caicedo was riding the wrong way, traveling southbound in the northbound lane of Marin Boulevard. Mr. Usher said his wife was not wearing a bicycle helmet when she was hit.
Mr. Usher said his wife's parents, who traveled to Jersey City from Russia soon after they learned of the accident, were devastated.
Ms. Caicedo worked six days a week at the Kraverie, a Downtown Jersey City restaurant that opened in late 2011 with offerings from the couple's former food truck, Lucinda Creperie, and the Krave, a local Korean BBQ truck.
The food truck owners got to know each other because they parked near each other and shared a garage, said Charles Heo, who partnered with the couple on the restaurant.
"She was always energetic, really happy, always ready to help others," Heo said.
The couple also ran the Lucinda Burrito & Taco Truck before starting the Lucinda Creperie truck, and participated in a local farmers' market and events.
"She was just a great person in general, one of the hardest working people I've ever met," said Nikol Floros, director of administration at the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District. "She will be definitely missed."
By mid-day, an online fundraiser organized by a friend to assist Mr. Usher with medical costs and loss of income listed more than 60 donors.
Jersey City recently added striped bike lanes on Grove Street and in December announced plans to install 35.2 miles of striped bike lanes and 19.5 miles of shared lanes marked with what are called "sharrows" to city streets.
Christopher Englese, president of Bike JC, a bike advocacy organization, said the hit-and-run would shed light on the need for additional safety measures and driver and cyclist education.
"I think if anything this truly highlights in the worst way possible why we've been pushing for this for the last four years and why it's instrumental we continue to make a push for better bike safety," he said.
Mr. Usher said he and Ms. Caicedo always rode their bikes from work to their home at Jersey City's Exchange Place.
"She loved to ride her bicycle," he said. "We have a car and she never wanted to use the car, she always wanted to ride the bicycle."


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Measurement of the Physical Properties of Secondary Organic Aerosol Particles
Kannosto, Jonna
Publication type: Doctoral dissertation
Issue date: 2012-09-14
Belongs to: Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto. Julkaisu - Tampere University of Technology. Publication;1071
University: Tampereen teknillinen yliopisto - Tampere University of Technology
Faculty: Luonnontieteiden ja ympäristötekniikan tiedekunta – Faculty of Science and Environmental Engineering
Department: Fysiikan laitos – Department of Physics
The work of this thesis concentrates on applying the Electrical Low Pressure Impactor (ELPI, Dekati Ltd.) and scanning/differential mobility particle sizer (SMPS/DMPS) to estimate the particle density and particle solidity of secondary organic aerosols (SOA) dme< 200 nm. The density estimation method has been extended to smaller particle sizes and the data treatment of the method has been modified to be suitable for large data series and multimodal size distributions. The limitations of the method have been studied using both laboratory tests and simulations. The lowest mode particle diameter for the density method was found to be 10 nm. For multimodal size distributions, the density results varied approximately by 15 %. The density measurements were performed at the SMEAR II station and the density of boreal forest particles was measured. The ELPI was used to study the physical phase of the fresh SOA particles formed by ozonolysis of pure α-pinene and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) of a living Scots pine in a chamber. The phase of SOA particles formed in the boreal forest was analyzed as well. The particles were found to bounce from smooth impaction plates of ELPI towards lower impactor stages. The behavior was interpreted as an indication of a solid physical phase of the particles. The interpretation was corroborated by SEM (Scanning electron microscope) images. In the TEM (Tunneling electron microscope) analysis, the particles were non-crystalline. Based on these results, the particles were inferred to have adopted an amorphous (glassy) physical state. The α-pinene particles had similar bouncing ability as the Scots pine derived particles indicating similar physical phase behavior. The measured bounce factor did not significantly change during the particle growth for particles larger than 40 nm, indicating no changes in particle solidity. For the smallest particles (below 40 nm), the calculated bounce factor increased as the particles grew, indicating that the smallest particles were less solid than the larger ones. The maximum value of the bounce factor decreased for subsequent impactor stages of ELPI. According to a simplified model, this can be explained as a combined effect of bounce probability and charge transfer between the particles and the impaction surface if at least 60% of the particles bounce. The observed solidity of the SOA particles challenges the traditional views on the kinetics and thermodynamics of SOA formation, their transformation in the atmosphere and their implications on air quality and climate. It can influence the ability of the particles to accommodate water and act as could condensation nuclei or as ice nuclei, reduce the rate of heterogeneous chemical reactions and eventually alter the atmospheric lifetime of the particles.
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Your doctor may prescribe medication that you breathe in using a metered-dose inhaler. You need to keep your inhaler clean. Keep track of how much medication is left in the canister, so you'll never run out.
Keeping Your Inhaler Clean
Take off the canister and cap from the mouthpiece.
Do not wash the canister or immerse it in water.
Run warm tap water through the mouthpiece for about a minute.
Shake off the excess water and allow the mouthpiece to air-dry overnight.
If you need the inhaler before the mouthpiece is dry, shake off excess water, replace canister, and test spray two times (away from the face).
Clean the spacer with warm water and a small amount of mild dish soap once every week or two. (Do not use water alone.)
Check the package insert for specific instructions on the care and cleaning of your inhaler and spacer.
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Each inhaler is good for only a certain number of puffs of medication. After those puffs are used up, any puffs remaining will not give you the amount of medication you need. To be sure you'll get enough medication when you need it, keep track of how many puffs you use. Here's a tip:
Find the number on the canister that tells you how many puffs it contains.
Divide this number by how many puffs you are told to use in one day. This gives you the number of days your medication should last.
Use your calendar to find out what date your medication will run out. Mark it on the canister and on your calendar.
Be sure to replace the inhaler before you run out of medication. A few inhalers now have dose counters to track the amount of medication used. Ask your health care provider if a counter is available on your inhaler.
Sample for you to fill in:
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November 5, 2011
What it's really like
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Can I just say that I am so glad that you asked Grayson what he did to make Noah mad first.ReplyDelete
It's 1:00 here and the girls are just now stirring. It is the first day of a 4 day weekend and with no plans until the afternoon I just let them be teenagers and sleep in. I smiled and watched them sleep and thought what a wonderful life this is.
I used to swear that my boys would never say "balls" or "nuts" and now it's a daily phrase. :)ReplyDelete
I am laughing so hard...Out of the mouth of Gray!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 05, 2011 12:57 PM
HAHAHA!!!!! So perfectly summed up. Sounds exactly like my three boys and my daughter. :)ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousNovember 05, 2011 12:59 PM
My kids say bootie all the time.ReplyDelete
Especially when they are wiggling it.
"shaking my bootie! shaking my bootie!"
Oh, boy!
I am glad that your tears are because you are thankful for you life!
Gianna Rae
I. Love. This.ReplyDelete
and you.
- Amanda VenemaNovember 05, 2011 4:59 PM
Awesome! :)ReplyDelete
Oh, that sounds so much like my day, except it was the baby girl making everyone mad... and yet I can hear them all giggling downstairs together. It really is a charmed life.ReplyDelete
- ChrissyNovember 05, 2011 6:19 PM
That's hysterical!!ReplyDelete
Soren would say to his brothers, "Uh, nuts is not an appropriate word, you know?"
Then he would proceed to tell the cashier at the grocery store that "my brother, Jonas, kicked me in the nuts."
Gotta love it:)))
I love it when we have moments like that! I also love the incredibly honest answers we get when we stop to ask the questions! My favorite answer from one of my daughters when I asked her to tell us what she was sorry for (she'd done something to one of her sisters,) and she said very honestly..."Sorry for NUTHIN!"ReplyDelete
Seriously charmed. I can just picture Ivy twirling around between all the boys!ReplyDelete
That IS what it's really like. And we love it.ReplyDelete
I am laughing SO HARD right now, I might cry!!!! BAWAHAHAHAHA!!!ReplyDelete
Too funny!! This reminds me of how it was growing up with three brothers and me the only the girl.ReplyDelete


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