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• 4-Step Electronics Recycling
There have been surveys completed that tell us that close to a quarter of all Americans do not recycle their electronics because they are of the opinion that recycling facilities are too hard to find. An additional tenth of Americans think that even though it is the right thing to do, it takes too much time. This is where Cashforiphones.com comes in.
The goal of Cashforiphones.com is to make recycling your electronics a process that is both easy and fast. We have a process that involves only four steps and we will guide you along the way to reducing your carbon footprint. We even give you the protective packaging products and shipping at no cost to you!
• Rewards that are Satisfying
At Cashforiphones.com, we know that trying to decide what the right price is for your device or gadget is can be a frustrating experience. For that very reason, we use data such as market demand, product availability and business costs in the process of determining the best market value for your specific item. We want to make sure that you get the best price for your efforts at recycling. It is our way of saying thank you for your time and efforts to help conserve the environment.
• Recycling Solutions that are Safe
Cashforiphones.com knows that in terms of recycling items such as tablets, laptops and smartphones, making sure that your information is safe is paramount. That is why we take precautions to ensure that all of your bases are covered with things like free shipping, as well as carefully eradicating any personal information that may have inadvertently been left on your device. We go the extra mile to ensure that each transaction is safe and secure. Even if you have items that are not in any sort of condition to be resold, we will take those items too, free of charge! Every little thing can help in the fight to save the planet and we do our best to be eco-friendly!
Absolutely, you need to erase it. Before you send in your device, you should first back up all of your data onto another device and then erase the data on the device you are sending in. Don't worry if that is just too much tech talk for you though! Once any device gets here, we wipe out all of the data that may still be on it. This is part of our commitment to our TRUSTe and VeriSign certifications.
The quote that you get online is just that…a quote. This quote is calculated by the estimator on the website and is based on information that you provide in regards to the condition of the device.
This information is broken up into three categories. In the first category you will be asked if the device is able to be powered on. The second will ask if the condition of the screen is fine, broken, cracked, etc. The third question will be about the battery – if it can still hold charge and keep the device in good running condition. Your answers to these questions will give us a place to start with the quote.
Once the device is received by us, it will be thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician. If this technician notices a problem that wasn't covered in the description (think faulty charger, broken camera, etc.) the price may change. The quote is also dependant on you sending not only the device but also the adapter and charger. If any of these items are missing, the price will be negatively impacted.
The answer to this is simple…you decide! We offer two payment options, you can opt for a check or you can choose to be paid through PayPal.
We will mail your payment (or pay you via paypal if that is your choice) the next business day from the date of inspection.
We will mail your payment (or pay you via paypal if that is your choice) the next business day from the date of inspection.
It certainly is! There will be a tracking number right on the pre-paid shipping label that we provide you. You will be able to track the shipment right on the USPS website or you can even call our customer service department at 775-954-1104 to check on the status. Any of our representatives will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.
You can also get information by filling out the contact form at http://www.Cashforiphones.com/contact or through email at email@example.com. You might also like to add us on Facebook where we can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Cashforiphones.com or you can follow us on Twitter at @cash4_iphones
Remember that whenever you might need us, we are there!
Many of the devices that are purchased by us include both free packaging and free USPS shipping. If you are selling only a single item or even just a few, you can just head to the nearest post office to drop off the package. Make sure that the pre-paid, pre-printed address label that shows our Nevada address is clearly visible.
If you happen to be selling a bulk of items then we can assist you by arranging alternate shipping. Just call us at 775-954-1104 and one of our CSRs will be able to help you. We have the phones manned Monday through Friday from 7 AM PST until 4 PM PST.
It is always best to pack the device in the original box that it came in. However, not everyone saves these boxes. If you don't have the original box, then any box will do as long as the device has enough protection against damages that may be incurred in the shipping process. No matter how you decide to package it, we will take care of the rest.
For those who may still be unsure of what to do, take a look at this quick guide:
• Once you wrap your device in the protective packaging from Cashforiphones, just fill the rest of the box with light filler materials such as newspaper.
• Place the device in the very center of the box and then place more of the light filler materials around it so that it is secured in place.
• Once you close the box, seal it tightly with packing tape.
• Attach the pre-printed shipping label to the box, making sure to copy the tracking number for your records.
Yes, it really is that easy! Once your package has been shipped, you can relax and think about how you will spend the extra money you are making!
While the preferred method of shipment involves using our easy, free shipping through the USPS, you can always ship it yourself if you choose to do so. You are welcome to use your own box and send via UPS or FedEx instead. However, if you do choose this method, clearly mark the package to be sent to our facility at:
84 Coney Island Dr.
Sparks, Nevada 89431
Please note that we don't cover the cost of shipping if you choose to self-ship and use someone other than the USPS. The free shipping offer is solely for USPS shipments.
Cashforiphones evaluates each device we receive based solely on two criteria: the cosmetic condition and the functionality. The cosmetic condition refers to the hardware status and outward appearance. It will be fully inspected for things like dents, scratches, loose parts, cracks and so on, in addition to bad electronic serial numbers (ESNs) and software problems. Functionality refers to the current state of the device's software, applications and power.
Once the inspection has been finished, the Cashforiphones team will do a comparison with the information that was initially provided by you and the inspection findings. That data will then be incorporated into additional data such as product availability, business costs and market demand to both calculate and offer you the most competitive and accurate prices that we can.
There are two different levels that are involved in how Cashforiphones calculates the price for everything that we receive:
Level One: The Initial Online Quote
The initial level one quote online will give you the estimated value of your gadget. There are two factors that are used in the determination of this number; the first factor will be the model and brand of the device, and the second will be the overall condition of it.
At this point a Cashforiphones.com technician has not yet seen the device and checked it over. For that reason, this initial estimate is just that -- an estimate -- not legally binding. Once the device has been received and inspected, this amount is subject to change. However, if your initial description is accurate, then the final pay-out will be closer to this estimated amount.
Level Two: The Phone Transaction
As soon as Cashforiphones receives the device and one of our technicians gives it a thorough inspection, the calculation process begins. Once an amount has been established your payment will be sent to you. Enjoy your cash!
Because we deal with such a wide range of products, all of which carry different prices, there is no set percentage to be deducted that will apply to packages that are not complete. The deductions for not including the charger, adapter or even both are dependent on which device is involved and are calculated case by case.
The price quotes that we give are for three items and only three items. Those are the device, its charger and its adapter. When you choose to add other accessories such as cases, screen protectors, ear buds, etc. to the package we cannot include these items in the quote and therefore cannot increase any agreed upon price when we receive them.
Cashforiphones always tries to be fair and up front in its evaluations of devices. Seeing as how most electronic devices are consistently handled, scratches are almost a given. Beyond that, scratches vary in number, length and depth depending on what type of item it is. For these reasons, we don't really keep score of the scratches but instead we evaluate the device based on how the overall aesthetic appearance compares with the condition that was conveyed by you in the initial description.
Absolutely! We take devices that are falling apart or are no longer working. That being said, even though we take these devices, please be advised that the value of such a device depends on which parts, if any, are still usable. We also offer a free recycling service for devices that have no hope of repair or are too old.
Currently, we pay for cell phones, smartphones, tablets and laptops. We recycle these items too. We take a variety of these items in most brands and models. Nokia, Asus, Acer, Lenovo, HTC, Apple, Samsung; you name it!
Of course! Cashforiphones is a company that recycles items to ensure that no harmful chemicals or materials from old devices will get into the landfills. Beyond that, during recycling, we ensure that your device will be both handled and recycled properly and according to the rules and regulations set forth by the Washoe County Recycling Program. Rest assured that the recycling practices that we use are in line with all of our certifications and are all 100% safe for the environment.
For Laptops
We are committed to making sure that your privacy is protected, which is why we will delete any files that have been left on your laptop upon its arrival at our facility. That said, it is strongly recommended that you yourself delete everything from the device by using the following instructions:
1. Make sure you have a backup of all passwords and data that are saved to that laptop.
2. Clean the drive with the use of a drive erasing program or even by re-installing your OS (Operating System), thereby setting the computer back to its original factory settings.
A BIOS password is simply an added layer of security for your laptop. However, it can also keep our technicians from being able to inspect the mechanical functionality of the laptop. If you want the transaction and payment process to go smoothly, we strongly recommend you remove this password. If you would like us to disable it for you, then you can just write the BIOS password clearly on the packing slip when you send us the laptop.
For Smartphones and Cell Phones
1. Back up all of your files including all videos, passwords, photos, contacts, etc.
2. Complete a factory reset or hard reset to erase all of your data from the device.
3. Take the SIM card out and let your carrier know whether you will still be using it or if you are getting rid of it.
4. Check to make sure that the ESN on the device is clear.
For Tablets
1. Back up all of your personal data including emails, videos, passwords, photos, contacts, etc.
2. Delete all of your data either by performing a factory reset or a hard reset.
3. Take the SIM card out and let your carrier know whether you will still be using it or if you are getting rid of it.
If you want us to be able to evaluate your device and pay you quickly, you will need to remove all passwords from each device that you send us. If you would like us to remove the passwords for you, simply write them on the packing slip and include it in the box with your device.
This means that the screen on your device has one or more of the following problems:
• Screen discoloration
• Black spots
• Scratches
• Dead pixels
• Distorted image
• Pressure damage
• Cracks
While each device is thoroughly inspected, there is no fixed deduction for each kind of damage that affects the final quote. Each device is evaluated according to a case by case basis.
2.1. For Laptops
Generally, a bad battery will present in one of the following ways:
• The laptop can only spend a small amount of time unplugged
• It takes more time than usual to charge
• The device unexpectedly shuts off
• The battery experiences random loss of charge
• The battery won't hold charge or only holds a small charge
Bearing that in mind, many of these symptoms may indicate a faulty charger. Don't worry, our technicians will assess it thoroughly and determine what the problem is.
Cashforiphones does buy devices that have been engraved with personalized messages or names. That being said, the engraving is not a factor that will add value to the device. Our team of technicians will inspect the device for offensive language and/or personal messages during the process of evaluation.
Our technicians at Cashforiphones receive expert training for the repair of tablets, smartphones, cell phones and laptops. They are specialized for specific devices and have evaluated thousands of devices objectively and meticulously for more than 10 years. You can rest assured that the offer provided by us is based on a fair and scientific evaluation of your device.
A mechanical inspection will determine the device's value based on the functionality of the internal components of the device. This is a method used in the classification of your device that includes the ability of the device to perform common operations.
5.1. For Laptops
Things that our technicians will be looking at for laptops include:
• Operating system
• Wi-Fi
• Image display
• Video display
• Hard drive
• Motherboard
• Optical drive
• Fan
If the device is in working order, the inspectors should be able to process documents and to use some of the device's default programs.
5.2. For Cell Phones, Smartphones, and Tablets
Our cell phone and tablet experts will inspect the basic functionality of:
• Buttons
• Battery
• Video and image display
• Touchscreen response rate
• Speaker
• Camera
• Wi-Fi
• Signal
This type of inspection determines the value of a given device based on how new it looks. The device will be thoroughly and systematically inspected by one of our trained technicians.
6.1. For Laptops
On a laptop, the most common parts that are inspected for normal signs of wear and tear are the:
• Buttons
• USB ports
• Touchpad
• Keyboard
• Top and bottom casing
• LCD screen
6.2. For Cell Phones, Tablets and Smartphones
Inspections for these devices will include checking:
• Buttons
• Camera
• Back cover
• LCD display
Inspectors will look for common types of wear and tear, such as grooves, cracks, pitting, and scratches.
Your device will be assessed both cosmetically and mechanically. The way the final value of it is calculated is by deducting the usage or condition of the device from its market value.
1.1 For Laptops
The laptop is free from cosmetic and major mechanical issues. It turns on and will run applications without stalling or lagging. There are no visible scratches or cracks.
1.2 For Cell Phones, Tablets, and Smartphones
The device is free from cosmetic or major mechanical issues. The smartphone, cell phone or tablet works fine and has only minimal signs of usage. The device should operate properly by establishing a good signal, connecting to Wi-Fi and running applications.
2.1 For Laptops
A common symptom of power issues is that the device will not respond when you press the power button. Another is that when you turn the device on, the indicator light stays unlit. Or another potential issue can be a corrupted DC jack, as this can affect the power supply of the device if the ports are damaged. In general, laptops with a power supply that is faulty will need to be plugged in to run at all.
2.2 For Cell Phones, Tablets, and Smartphones
Signs of a bad battery are things like a lack of power or taking a longer amount of time to fully charge. Generally, when these devices have battery issues, they will not be able to hold a charge for very long and may only operate correctly when they are plugged in. Another indication of a bad battery is if the device does not power on when the power button is pushed.
All requested boxes are sent via USPS the next business day after they are requested. Our preferred shipping methods are USPS First Class Mail and USPS Parcel Post. Once the box has been shipped to the address provided by you, you will get a notification via email with delivery information.
Yes, the items included are as follows:
2.1. A protective shipping box
In the box you will find nearly everything that is needed for you to ship your device to us. All that you need to do is send the box with your device in it back to us.
2.2. A copy of the packing slip
You are encouraged to retain a digital copy of the packing slip for your records. For convenience, we do provide a hard copy of the packing slip that you will include in the box with your device.
2.3 Protective packaging
There will be a bubble envelope provided for you to put your device in. If you happen to be sending more than one device, then it is recommended that you ship them with one device per envelope so that each one will be secure while in transit.
This is the label that will be required in order to get free shipping. If you have requested a free shipping kit, this label will come free of charge in the box we send you. For those who opt for the "Use My Own Box" choice, you can download and print this label when you finish the online quote process.
3.1. For Laptops:
If you are sending a laptop, then it will be shipped in alliance with USPS through Newgistics. If you would like to learn more about this partner please visit: http://www.newgistics.com.
3.2. For Cell Phones, Tablets and Smartphones
For cell phone, tablet and smartphone devices, our preferred method of shipping is USPS First Class Mail.
You will receive one bubble packet for each tablet or laptop device that you are sending to ensure they are protected during transit.
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A packing slip is a document that gives the important information regarding the transaction such as the phone number and address of the customer, the brand and model of the device, the barcode and transaction ID, and the barcode and customer ID. This will be included with the shipping label.
We will send you an email with a link to the delivery information for your device. You will also be able to track the shipping box that we send you via the USPS delivery information we emailed to you. The easiest way to check it is by going to: https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction and entering your tracking number. By tracking the package this way, you will be able to see the day of scheduled delivery as well as the location and status of the package.
The protective shipping boxes are sent out via USPS Ground the next business day after they are ordered. Most people get these boxes within 3-5 business days but that does vary depending on location. We ship them from our facility located in Nevada.
9.1. For Laptops
You will get a notification email that will link you to the Newgistics delivery information. Newgistics is the name of our third party shipping provider. You can view the status in real time by tracking it at http://www.newgistics.com. Use the Newgistics delivery information to check the delivery status of the package.
9.2. For Cell Phones, Tablets and Smartphones
You will get an email that will link you to the USPS delivery information. If you would like to track the status of the package, you can do so at http://tools.usps.com/go/trackconfirmaction!input.action, and type in your tracking or delivery confirmation number.
As soon as your device arrives at our facility, we send you an email. Most devices are inspected within 48 hours, depending on the number that are currently being processed. Our highly specialized technicians thoroughly inspect the mechanical and cosmetic condition of your device.
Currently, we only use USPS. Depending in the number of devices that you are sending, USPS First Class Mail or USPS Parcel Post may be used. USPS offers a variety of methods to ship packages and is widely available; these are the key reasons we use this service provider.
No. You can use any box for your tablet, smartphone, cell phone or laptop just as long as the box you choose will protect the device while it is in transit. You can always request one of our free shipping boxes at any time, whether or not you have the original box that the device came in. All that you have to do is select the "Send me a box" choice during the online quote process.
1.1 PayPal
PayPal is our most popular payment method. The funds will be transferred to your PayPal account the first business day following the final sale of your device(s). When you choose this method, we even cover the PayPal fee! If this is the payment option that you prefer, setting up a PayPal account is both free and easy. If you are already a PayPal account holder, you will know to look for the email notification letting you know that the money has been transferred.
1.2 Check
If you opt for a check payment, the check is issued the first business day following the final sale of your device(s). Depending on where you live, the check will generally reach you within 2-5 business days. Check payments are sent via USPS First Class Mail, and it will be issued from "www.cashforiphones.com".
That is possible. But be advised that this process can take up to 14 business days to complete. Once your check payment or PayPal payment has been cancelled, we will issue payment on the same or the next business day. If you are opting for a PayPal payment then please be sure to let us know your PayPal email address.
If you would like to be paid sooner, please make your payment option final before completing the checkout process.
Check payments are generally received by our customers within 2-5 business days of being sent, depending on where the customer is located. If this time period has passed and you have not yet received your check, let us know and we will send you out a new one as soon as we verify your address. Please note that we will need to cancel the first check before sending another one and that process can take up to 14 business days.
These emails are part of a system that we have put into place in order to make sure that we have a reliable and predictable way of keeping you updated through every part of the process. Some days our customer service support center will handle a very high call volume. We want to ensure that you are involved in the transactions through email in the event that we can't contact you via phone.
A Sale ID is a unique number that we have for each and every device that has been sent to our facility and processed. The Sale ID for your device(s) will be sent via email to you, or you will also find it listed on the packing slip that you may have downloaded from our website. On the packing slip, the Sale ID number is found above the barcode, and at the bottom of the slip. This number can be used as a reference number for every specific device. With this number you can make customer service inquiries, get transaction updates, and even track the device.
This is a unique number that is assigned to every customer regardless of the number of transactions that you may have had with us. That means that while the Sale ID will change with every device you send us, the Customer ID remains the same. If you look on the packing slip, you will see some barcodes at the bottom. On top of the first one is a number, your Customer ID. You can use this number for customer service inquiries, to get transaction updates or transaction history.
There are various customer service channels that are available to our customers. Depending on what the current volume is, we make an effort to address any and all inquiries within a 24 hour period across all available channels. Please know that our reliable representatives are here to assist you with every step of the process.
You can email us at email@example.com at any time. In order for us to be able to address your inquiry in the fastest and most accurate way, please remember to include your Customer ID and Sale ID as well as a brief summary of your needs. Remember that we are always here to help


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The largest state fair in the New York metropolitan area will return bigger, better and, in some ways, more bizarre than ever before tonight.
State Fair Meadowlands is starting its 2013 run in New Jersey with classic attractions like the big cat show and petting zoo, along with some new surprises for fairgoers, including an NBA Nation Tour with a dunking contest and the chance to meet NBA players, as well as a huge tent circus starring aerial artists, gymnasts and clowns.
More new additions to the fair include free live music from oldies to contemporary rock. American Idol Season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina will headline the fair's first annual Country Music Night on Saturday, June 29.
As always, fairgoers can expect "bazillions of rides" and games, said Patty Buchanan, press spokesperson for the fair, including racing games, carousels and tilt-a-whirls.
But it's not all roller-coasters and skydrops. "We also have the largest kiddie ride area in New Jersey," said Buchanan, a collection that includes an old favorite: the spinning teacup ride.
Also making a much-anticipated comeback to the fair is a sweet menu of state fair food.
The Seaside Grill's chef Lobster Steve will be one of hundreds of vendors serving the crowd, though what sets his stand apart from the standard fare are his "fancier foods like lobster rolls, filet mignon sandwiches, ahi tuna on brown rice," Buchanan said.
Some other, healthier additions to this year's menu include Greek salads and Portobello mushroom burgers, though no fair is complete without those delicious, deep-fried guilty pleasures.
If you only spend a short time at the Meadowlands, Buchanan recommends taking a ride in the original Batcopter from the 1966 Batman television series. The Batcopter draws a huge crowd, but is well worth the wait.
State Fair Meadowlands will run tonight through Sunday, July 7 at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds next to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
Tonight, admission and parking are $1 each. Free transportation on the NJ Transit Shuttle Bus 353 will be available every 20-30 minutes on Fridays and Wednesday, July 3 from 6 p.m. to midnight, and weekends and Thursday, July 4 from 4 p.m. to midnight from the Secaucus Train Junction.
Regular admission is $7 for seniors and children 12 and under, $9 for fair-goers 13 and older. Children under 34" get in free every day. Parking is free Mondays through Wednesdays, and $4 regularly. A full list of discounts and bargain nights is available at njfair.com/bargain_nights.
Fair hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. to midnight Sundays.


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The Institute of African-American Affairs at New York University
Presents Black American Cinema Reconsidered: The Contemporary Scene
November 7-8, 2003
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Film Center
New York
36 East 8th Street
New York, NY
Since the publication of Black American Cinema in 1993, the
disciplines of Cinema Studies, Media Studies, English Literature,
and Communications have witnessed an upsurge of interest in issues
pertaining to African American cinema. This shift is partially
attributable to changing American demographics, the rise of
multicultural education, and the impact of national cinemas on the
American cultural landscape, including graduate and undergraduate
curricula. Renewed interest is also due to the increased demand for
scholarly material on the aesthetic and ideological interventions of
contemporary Black filmmaking-itself a growing field of cultural
One of the most salient developments (in both the industry and the
discipline) is that the very meaning of "Black cinema" has grown to
include a wide variety of films. The interracial buddy film (e.g.
Lethal Weapon), the Black genre film (Blade, Dr. Dolittle), the
African-American star vehicle (Enemy of the State, The Negotiator,
Ali, Training Day), new romantic comedies (The Best Man, The Wood,
Brown Sugar, Waiting to Exhale, How Stella Got Her Groove Back),
historical dramas (Sankofa, Rosewood, Amistad), queer cinema
(Watermelon Woman), and literary adaptations (Beloved, Caveman's
Valentine), all demonstrate the expanding notion of what
constitutes "Black American cinema".
More than a "report on Black American cinema," this conference is
conceived as an opportunity to locate, interrogate, and redefine its
contours, drawing on the range of ideological, aesthetic and
scholarly preoccupations animating contemporary practitioners.
Indeed, identifying and extending African American cultural idioms
necessarily calls for a multiplicity of perspectives (semiotics,
auteur theory, genre theory, gender studies, feminism, Queer theory,
and cultural studies), which enrich-rather than essentialize- our
understandings of Black popular culture in the Americas.
Program Schedule
Friday, November 7, 2003, 9:00 AM-8:00 PM
Opening Remarks Mia L. Mask, Ph.D., Assistant Professor,
Department of Film, Vassar College
Panel I: Black Film History
Chair: Manthia Diawara, Ph.D., Professor of Comparative Literature
and Film New York University
Charles Musser, Ph.D., Professor of Film, Yale University,"Paul Robeson and the End of his `Movie'Career."
Michele Wallace, Ph.D., Professor of English, City University of New
York and the Graduate Center, "Blackface, Film and Photography:
Noble Sissle and Eubie Black."
Charlene Register, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of African and African-
American Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, "The
Return of the Repressed - Blackness as Horrific: Re-reading The
Birth of a Nation as a Horror Film."
Panel II: The Aesthetics and Theory of Black American
Chair: Clyde Taylor, Ph.D., Professor, Gallatin School and Africana
Studies, New York University
Arthur Jafa, Artist, "Seventy."
Robert Banks, Independent Filmmaker, "Method is the Madness."
Carroll Parrott Blue, MFA, Professor School of Theatre, Film and
Television, San Diego State University, "Dawn, Opera, Oil and
Armond White, Journalist and Critic, New York Press, "Glad to Be
Unhappy: Why Critics and Moviegoers Must Resist."
Panel III: Race and Gender in Contemporary Black American
Chair: Mia L. Mask, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Film,
Vassar College
Anna Everett, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Film
Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, "Serious Play:
Playing with Race and Gender in Computer Games"
Zeinabu Irene Davis, MFA., Professor, Department of Communication,
University of California, San Diego, "Playing with Silence(s):
Depictions of Intimacy by Independent Black Women Filmmakers"
Keith M. Harris, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Film Studies, Ohio
University, "The Burden of the Beautiful Beast: The Visualization of
the Black Male Body in American Film"
X Baby Cinema and MPG, Short films by Robert Banks
Cavemen's Valentine, A feature film by Kasi Lemmons
Saturday, November 8, 2003, 10 AM-8 PM
Panel IV: Black Film and Popular Culture
Chair: Ed Guerrero, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Cinema Studies,
New York University
Mark A. Reid, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Film and Media
Studies. Department of English, University of Florida,
Gainesville, "When Sue Wears Red: the black femme fatale and
cinematic horror."
Paula Massood, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Film Studies, Brooklyn
College of the City University of New York, "Girls in the Hood:
Black Women Coming of Age in the City."
Ed Guerrero, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Cinema Studies, New
York University, "Bamboozled: Cinema of Ambivalences and
Greg Tate, Journalist and Critic, The Village Voice, "Black Cinema
is Dead, Black Music Lives--what gives?"
Panel V: "Narratives" of Black American Cinema
Chair: Gladstone Yearwood, Ph.D., Professor, School of Film and
Digital Media, University of Central Florida.
Terri Francis, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of English, University of
Chicago, "Home and Melancholia: Chris Harris' still/here."
Gladstone Yearwood, Ph.D., Professor, School of Film and Digital
Media, University of Central Florida "Capturing the Spirit:
Interpretation, Cultural Memory and the Black Experience in
Documentary Cinema."
Michael B. Gillespie, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Cinema Studies,
New York University "Reckless Eyeballing: Coonskin, American Cinema,
and a Notion of a `Black' Film."
Austin Allen, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of
Communication, Cleveland State University, "Expressive Landscapes:
Constructing Space in African-American Cinema."
Panel VI: Diasporic Cinema
Chair: Manthia Diawara, Ph.D., Professor of Comparative Literature
and Film New York University
Awam Amkpa, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Drama, TSOA,
New York University, "Picturing Homes and Border Crossings: Cinemas
of the Black Atlantic."
Tommy Lott, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Philosophy, San Jose
State University, "Cosmopolitan and Diasporic Identity in the Films
of Manthia Diawara and Joe Brewster.
Robert Stam, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Cinema Studies, New
York University, "Tropical Multiculturalism: Blacks and Black
Culture in Brazilian Cinema." (Video Presentation)
NO!, previews of a documentary by Aishah Shahidah Simmons
Compensation, A feature film by Zeinabu Irene Davis
This conference is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, but seating is
limited and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, please call.


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A Lazy Woman's Guide To Summer Pregnancy In Stylecharmedvalerie
Being pregnant in the summer is no piece of cake, I
say write this while in Texas where it is currently 109 degrees. It's hot, humid, and I'm hardly energized enough to put much effort into my appearance.
I might blog about fashion, style, and beauty but that does NOT mean I'm above being really really lazy when it comes to
almost everything getting dressed.
For me, feeling good and looking good go hand in hand so I've devised a few tricks to keep me stylish throughout the summer with as little effort and energy as humanly possible.
Not one to keep goodness to myself, I've put together a slideshow of all my best tricks to save time, money, energy, and brain cells while still looking fabulous–after the jump.
My golden rule to easy maternity style is:
Have a general schedule/outline for what you're going to wear each week. Shorts on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. A skirt on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dresses through the weekend. You can plan however fits your lifestyle and use the tips below to give your summer maternity wardrobe standout style without really trying.
Maxi dresses for maximum style. 1 of 9Maxi dresses look amazing on the pregnant figure and require little to no effort because it is an entire outfit in one giant piece of fabric. It really does not get simpler than this. They are also comfortable and perfect for traveling in style. Most of my pre-pregnancy maxi dresses are still being worn in my current third-trimester state.
Never underestimate the power of accessories! 2 of 9Accessories make simple clothing exciting and versatile. Imagine how boring this outfit would be without the statement necklace and chic sandals. Use brooches, necklaces, lightweight scarves, vests and cardigans to make your shirts look extraordinary through all those long summer days you have to wear them.
Dress up those dresses. 3 of 9Dresses are lazy girl's dream, especially in summer for the various events you might be going to. Your maternity dresses can look new every time you wear them if you swap shoes, accessories, and color schemes.
Lazy girl hair–put a scarf on it! 4 of 9My trick to 5 minute hair that is totally functional, cool, and stylish in the sun is headbands and scarves. They are an easy and inexpensive way to avoid hair that just looks frumpy.
Turn short sundresses into breezy tops. 5 of 9You may recognize this dress from the previous slide but as my belly grew, it quickly became too short to wear (without looking like a pregnant hoochie). It, along with the other little sundresses in my closet, have found a new calling as shirts.
Chic nails for lazy ladies. 6 of 9No need for a manicure that'll chip in a few days when you can wear Sally Hansen Nail Effects ($9.99) for up to 10 days (or more). They make me feel beautified, especially since I've given up on make-up in this heat and they are available in tons of prints, patterns, and colors.
If it works, RE-WEAR it! 7 of 9See those shorts? As I type this, I'm wearing them for the fourth day in a row. They are one of two pairs of shorts that are comfortable at 33 weeks pregnant. I normally take them off when I'm home just to keep them fresh.
Have some stylish go-to shoes. 8 of 9Since I only have one style of shoe that will fit my [now] swollen feet, they might as well be stylish. These flip flops coordinate with just about anything in my summer maternity wardrobe.
Sunglasses 9 of 9A big pair of stylish sunglasses does not have to cost a lot and can help you look hip in the heat without the need for makeup.
What are your favorite ways to stay stylish during the lazy days of summer?


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Shelley Long, Gary Cole
The completely unexpected success of this film version of the '70s family sitcom—and, yes, The Brady Bunch Movie must be reckoned a success—can be credited to the clever spin it puts on the original's Plasticine awfulness. All the performances here send up the smiling opacity that passed for acting in the old series. Thus, Long (whose pixie wig, emphasizing her tapered neck, makes her look like a dancing ostrich from Fantasia) is doing Florence Henderson doing Carol Brady—a series of idiotic reaction shots—while Cole is doing Robert Reed doing Mike Brady, etc. These Bradys move with pathetic, self-conscious clunkiness around the same tacky house that the TV Bradys occupied, but the rooms look even uglier blown up to movie proportions—the Bradys invade Versailles! And when they laugh, it is at, not with, the groaningly unfunny dialogue, much of it lifted from old episodes. This is the humor of condescension, but there's something to be said for letting an audience feel superior. Heartless laughter cleanses us and makes us eager to face new tomorrows.
Besides, director Betty Thomas and a team of writers have added a light sarcastic veneer of running gags (Mike Brady's architectural designs all look like his sloping-roofed home). And then there's Jennifer Elise Cox as Jan Brady. Cox has the peculiar metallic delivery of the first Jan, the immortal Eve Plumb, but the wild rolling of eyes, the gangly physical comedy, the hysteria (escalating into paranoia) of her plight as a middle child—those are Cox's. In its pubescent way, hers is as absurdly funny a turn as Dianne Weist's in Bullets over Broadway.
All that said, what we have is still a movie about the Brady Bunch. It probably won't make much sense to people unfamiliar with the series. And even dyed-in-the-cotton-polyester-blend Bradyphiles may grow tired of the movie's deliberate triteness. I zoned out around the time Mike took the whole family to Sears. (PG-13)
Picks and Pans Review: The Brady Bunch Movie
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•originally published 02/27/1995 AT 01:00 AM EST


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GRAND RAPIDS -- As the number of people on government-assisted methadone treatment continues to grow dramatically across Michigan, readers debate the value of such a program.
The Life Guidance Services clinic in Grand Rapids served 351 government-funded clients last year, with a total budget of more than $1 million. Medicaid paid for $742,000 of the funds.
Methadone suppresses drug cravings but does not give a "high" to the user. It costs about $9 per day, per patient, to administer in Grand Rapids.
The increasing number of patients using methadone to try to kick their addictions to prescription drugs or heroin does not sit well with many taxpayers.
But others say the expense is worth it.
Here's a sample:
biddaddy187 wrote:
we arent giving them heroin silly, we are giving them methadone. proven to help people kick heroin. sounds like a good thing. but unless you like walking around heroin users, that's your thang. I'd much rather walk around people taking medicine to kick their habits. People are People. Its what you get when you live in today's society and until you actually open your eyes and try to fix the problem, things won't change
joncombs84 thinks a better solution is to get to the root of the problem:
Or how about we stop giving prescription pills out like they're candy?
emptypocketsmich wants a harder stance on drug users, such as cutting them off welfare if they test positive
Let me get this right. We are taking money away from our schools, yet now my tax dollars are going to be used on methadone clinics to help drug addicted individuals who are also getting welfare and housing. They dont work and lets all wake up people because they are breaking the law, breaking into your cars, your homes and taking up space in our judicial systems because they are not stopping their drug use. They will continue on methadone for years along with doing the rest of their drugs. I see it daily. When was the last time the state of Michigan asked you if this is what you wanted your tax dollars spent on. Congrats to Florida who said we will drug test for welfare. Come on Governer Snyder lets see you do the same.
nhaken2 also has little confidence in the success of methadone programs
$1.17 Million budget is not enough? Detox may be a better way. I have known people on methadone and they revert to the real thing when they have a few dollars. This only helps hold them over till they get the money. Tough love should be our way to treat.
MMTsuccess says methadone treatment is more about reducing crime than helping addicts
I guess you didn't read the article. Detox is not a better way. Actually detox programs don't work at all. over 90% of people that detox at a clinic or hospital end up relapsing soon after getting out. It doesn't treat the addiction. I just gets the drug out of your system which does nothing to control the addiction. Methadone maintenance on the other hand gets people off drugs and keep them off. It allows addicts to stop their addiction and destructive ways and return to a normal, productive life. It's a great deal for society too. For every dollar spent on methadone treatment 4-7 dollars are saved in public expenses.


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The Patriots are on the verge of another playoff run, but regardless of the outcome they're going to have a lot of decisions to make in a little over a month.
There's never a dull offseason with Bill Belichick and the Pats, but in recent years they've taken steps to lock up some of their key pieces ahead of time—something they didn't always do in the past.
While Jerod Mayo, Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez all received contract extensions long before their deals expired, there are still a number of Patriots that will face a crossroads this offseason.
Let's take a look at the 10 biggest decisions the Patriots will have to make this coming offseason.


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Lycoming Engines' drive to the top of the world's general aviation industry is running on all cylinders thanks to the company's first foray into piston manufacturing in more than 40 years.
On Wednesday, company officials, employees and corporate partners met on the company's Williamsport plant floor to celebrate the launch of the one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art process.
The last time the company manufactured pistons was in the late 1960s, and that process in no way resembled the process celebrated Wednesday, said company senior vice president and general manager Michael Kraft.
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The process is contained in a multi-million dollar manufacturing cell - or "mini factory" - that transforms cylindrical aluminum forgings - called "billets" - into pistons used for the company's general
aviation aircraft engines, said company vice president of operations Don Wagner.
The billet goes through four separate, but connected, machines during the manufacturing process. An automated system moves the pieces from one machine to the next, according to machine operator Rick Edler.
The cell does more than manufacture pistons, Wagner said.
Automated quality control processes, integrated with the manufacturing process, ensures each piston is exactly to specifications.
"This includes all kinds of sophisticated quality inspection routines integrated with the process flow and automated so they do not disrupt the (manufacturing) flow," Wagner said. "As each sub process is completed, the quality inspection is completed before (the piece) is allowed to go to the next station."
"It's a very integrated approach to ensure the process only makes good pieces," he said.
In addition to the automated inspection process, every fifth piston is removed and manually checked, said tool designer Barry Rider.
"This is as technologically advanced as it gets," said Verne Wepener, Lycoming Engines director of procurement.
The process, developed through a partnership between Lycoming Engines, technology company Cosworth Group of England, and high performance machine tool company Takisawa of Japan, was custom-designed for Lycoming Engines, Wagner said.
Cosworth was instrumental in designing the machine line, process and piston used by Lycoming Engines, Wepener said.
It takes six to eight minutes for the process to transform a billet into a finished piston, said manufacturing engineer David Schneider. Once the process is started, one piston can be manufactured every two to four minutes, depending on its size, Schneider said.
Pistons weigh about four pounds and are made in two sizes, with diameters of 4.5 and 5 inches, he said.
Having piston manufacturing "in house" provides the company with complete control over the process, Wagner said.
"Forty years ago, pistons were made here in Williamsport. In the interim they have been purchased from an outside source," he said.
"Now we don't have to worry if there is a supplier out there to fill our needs," company spokesman Scott Miller said. "We can fill our own needs."
Cosworth Group CEO Tim Routsis, who was on hand for the celebration, called the manufacturing process "world class" and a "unique capability" for the company.
"This (technology) puts (Lycoming Engines) ahead of the pack," Routsis said. "It is far in excess of anything Lycoming's competitors have."
According to Kraft, the return of piston manufacturing is one small step in the company's quest for excellence on all levels of its operations, from safety to quality assurance to on-time delivery of products.
The company's dedication to "relentless improvement" has resulted in industry recognition and millions of dollars in reduced operating expenses since 2004, he said.
Fred Strader, president of Textron Systems Corp. of Wilmington, Mass., the company under whose umbrella Lycoming Engines operates, said corporate investment in the piston manufacturing process is the result of trust developed with Lycoming Engines' leadership and employees.
"Talk is cheap," Strader said. "(This is) about putting your money where your mouth is."
Strader called the company's successful and all-encompassing drive to improve "a real success story," not only within the company but in America.
Wagner said manufacturing pistons in-house will "supply all of our needs for all of our value streams, including engines, overhauls and spare parts throughout the world."
"The impact and return on this investment will be to improve our competitive advantage in the industry," he said.


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Used as a noun to describe someone that is basically good for nothing but puts a smile on your face if you push them down a flight of stairs.
"I've heard of new guys but this crew has a lot of slinkys in it. It's gonna be a long day."
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people who are fun to be around and hang out with but have no purpose what so ever in your life
why do i hang out with such slinkies
dodane przez grofizy wrzesień 20, 2009
Adjective, describing someone as wiry and flexible. A skinny person. Someone likely to flip over.
Slinky girls are so much fun, they are energetic and love to bend over backwards.
dodane przez vosenterprises styczeń 15, 2015
A heartbreaker, someone or something that causes woeful, deplorable grief or disappointment (as in Adele's heartbreaker).
Don't be Slinky! Please don't walk out the door and be Slinky! Sunday's football game was sooo Slinky!
dodane przez Timonde luty 17, 2012
Meth-heads and other assorted druggies that go up and down, up and down, up and down the stairs of apartment complexes all night long, like perpetual motion, making buys and then going on their way.
There goes another one headed up the stairs and back down like slinkies, I swear that's the twelfth slinky scorin' tonight! No wonder they can pay their rent!
dodane przez Papigringo maj 14, 2007
is a bi-sexual person... because they are "fun for a girl or a boy".
"Is Michael gay? I don't think so... I'm pretty sure he's a slinky."
dodane przez chadly bradly grudzień 23, 2009
Slinky; adjective - A girl that is both slutty and stinky.
Every time my friend gets drunk, he ends up trying to hook up with the slinky girl at the party.
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Section 1 - Definitions
Section 2 - Duties of public works department relative to commonwealth lands
Section 2A - Powers as to property acquired, built or improved in Plymouth by Pilgrim tercentenary commission
Section 3 - Powers as to Boston harbor
Section 4 - Improvement of Boston harbor; access to piers, railroads, etc.
Section 5 - Power to take or purchase real property
Section 5A - Repealed, 1966, 621, Sec. 1
Section 6 - Power to lease piers, etc.; Port of Boston Fund
Section 7 - Piers, etc.; freight loading equipment; rules and regulations
Section 8 - Acquisition of Apple Island and shore lands
Section 9 - Utilization plans for acquired property
Section 9A - Construction or reconstruction of piers and waterfront terminal facilities; written contracts
Section 10 - Powers and duties relative to harbors, etc.
Section 10A - Temporary moorings of floats or rafts; permits, issuance or refusal; review; public nuisances
Section 10A1/2 - Repealed, 2003, 26, Sec. 239
Section 10B - Repealed, 1977, 363A, Sec. 64
Section 10C - Docking of commercial vessels; permits; applications; appeal
Section 10D - Scuba divers and skin divers; access to Commonwealth tidelands
Section 11 - Improvement and preservation of rivers, streams, harbors, etc.
Section 11A - Resource protection, navigational safety and development projects; work agreements with local authorities
Section 12 - License for structures in Connecticut, Westfield and Merrimack rivers
Section 12A - License for structures in rivers or streams where expenditures for channel improvement and flood control already made
Section 13 - Licenses for booms in Connecticut river and structures in great ponds
Section 14 - License for structures in or over tide water; conduits or cables under tide water; private or commonwealth tidelands
Section 15 - Revocation and expiration of authority or license; exception; mortgageable interest
Section 16 - Cessation, determination of authority or license for non-use
Section 17 - Construction of licenses; approval
Section 18 - Application for license; notice; hearings; records
Section 18A - Public access to great ponds; petition
Section 18B - Secretary as administrator of tidelands; duties; public benefit review and public benefit determination; appointment of public information officer
Section 18C - Noncommercial small-scale docks, piers and similar structures accessory to residential use; issuance of general license; applicability of other laws to projects subject to general license
Section 19 - Restriction on structures in great ponds
Section 19A - Lowering waters of great ponds; penalty
Section 20 - Supervision by department of erections under legislative grants
Section 21 - Compensation for displacement of tidewater
Section 22 - Compensation when title to land is in Commonwealth
Section 23 - Unauthorized work in public waters; public nuisances
Section 24 - Money paid into General Fund
Section 25 - Supervision of province lands
Section 26 - Exemption of portion of province lands from certain provisions of law
Section 27 - Bounds of province lands; regulations
Section 28 - Unlawful existing structures
Section 29 - Improvement of tidal and non-tidal waters by counties or towns; assumption of liability for improvements
Section 29A - Protection of private property along shores; construction of structures by cities or towns
Section 30 - Removal of gravel, sand, stones, etc. from beaches; notice; penalty
Section 30A - Removal of natural barriers preventing erosion by sea; jurisdiction of superior court; penalty
Section 31 - Surveys and improvements for preservation of harbors
Section 32 - Survey of Connecticut river
Section 33 - Improvement of topographical survey of commonwealth; sale of maps
Section 34 - Establishment of harbor lines
Section 35 - Great ponds; definition
Section 36 - Applications to congress for appropriations for harbors
Section 37 - Enforcement of stipulations in deeds from commonwealth
Section 38 - Definitions applicable to Secs. 38 to 48
Section 39 - Willful abandonment of vessel on public lands or shores of the commonwealth
Section 40 - Application for title to abandoned vessel; priority of claims; prerequisites to filing; notice to owner or lienholder
Section 41 - Failure of owner or lienholder to claim vessel; application for title by claimant
Section 42 - Granting of title to claimant
Section 43 - Removal, destruction or sale of vessel by claimant after receipt of title
Section 43A - Removal of obstructing vessel by department; department as claimant
Section 43B - Penalty for willful abandonment of vessel; exceptions
Section 43C - Fraudulent claim to abandoned vessel; penalty
Section 43D - Rules and regulations relating to Secs. 38 to 43C
Section 44 - Liability of insurer
Section 45 - Application to federal government for reimbursement
Section 46 - License for breaking up and disposing of floating structures
Section 46A - Violations of Sec. 46; penalty
Section 47 - Application for license; issuance; conditions; bond
Section 48 - Failure to comply with terms of license; completion of work by department
Section 49 - Repealed, 2010, 309, Sec. 3
Section 49A - Removal of whales or other mammals from tidewaters
Section 49B - Removal of dilapidated or unsafe wharves or piers; notice; revocation of license; liability for cost; lien
Section 50 - Foreign corporations engaged in business of wrecking or salvaging; license; bond; penalty
Section 51 - Impairment of right or authority derived from federal government
Section 52 - Supervision of transportation and dumping of dredged material in tidewaters; payment of cost; burning and towing of rubbish
Section 53 - Terms of license
Section 54 - Dumping; notice; inspector; cost of supervision
Section 55 - Penalty for violating Secs. 52 to 54
Section 56 - Application of Secs. 52 to 55 to federal government and its agents
Section 57 - Jurisdiction of supreme judicial court
Section 58 - Arrest without warrant
Section 59 - Discharge of petroleum products, refuse or other matter into or on lakes, rivers or tidal waters; penalty; exception; enforcement
Section 59A - Tort liability for discharge or deposit of crude petroleum or products; double damages
Section 59B - Marinas; licensing by division of water pollution control; restrictions; term; renewal; fees
Section 60 to 62 - Repealed, 1968, 501, Sec. 2
Section 63 - Salvage, recovery, etc. of underwater archaeological resources; permits; restrictions; disposition of resources; enforcement; violations; penalties; jurisdiction and venue


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If you'd like to please everyone, don't become president.
You might try starting up a rock n' roll band that takes the world by storm. Or you could develop a way to stop those never-ending telephone calls offering to lower your credit card bills. Finding a cure for some dread disease would also do the trick.
But don't seek the highest elected office in our land.
During his first term in office, President Barack Obama assessed the situation in Afghanistan, seeking to determine how the war effort there was going. His decision, ultimately, was to greatly increase our troop deployment. He ordered a surge, moving to destroy the al-Qaida terrorist network.
The anti-war left was apoplectic. The president had betrayed them, they said.
Now, early in his second term, Obama, again after taking a close look at the situation on the ground, has determined that conditions allow him to wind down the war more quickly. He's going to bring home fully half of the troops still there.
And guess what? Conservatives are beside themselves. It's too much too soon, they argue. The Afghans aren't yet ready to take over their own fight.
For some, this would be the claim they'd make next year. And the year after that. And a decade hence.
During his campaign for president in 2008, Obama drew a clear distinction between the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The former, he said, was the wrong war, and ought to be ended. The war in Afghanistan, however, the struggle against those who had attacked us on Sept. 11, 2001, should be fought to win.
This is what he did. That some aren't happy – first the left, then the right – isn't, and shouldn't be, his concern.
As commander in chief, Obama is focusing on what needs to be done.
Editorial: Troop levels in Afghanistan must be based on conditions
on February 19, 2013 at 6:00 AM, updated February 19, 2013 at 4:38 PM
If you'd like to please everyone, don't become president.


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Damed, dedicated form the French word "dame" (meaning lady), means to be hit on by a beautiful woman whom one likes.
After Jerry got a new girlfriend, he said to Harry "Hey! I just got damed!"
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Interior Announces Grand Canyon Mining Moratorium
The U.S. Department of the Interior is placing a 20-year moratorium on new mining claims in and around the Grand Canyon. Environmentalists say the ban is crucial to protecting the region. However, the mining industry and some Republicans say the moratorium will be harmful to Arizona's economy and the nation's energy independence.


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Through the years of working events in difficult, temporary locations, we have learnt that the best way to deliver our solutions is through wireless networking. However, with innovation comes challenges, and achieving a stable wireless platform requires experience and knowledge to overcome pitfalls that come with having 80,000 people inside your perimeter.
Traditionally, phone provision on site was reliant on British Telecom providing sufficient local infrastructure to provide sufficient local lines. As such, there was heavy provider dependence and of course moving between events meant starting again with a new number and a new handset. Working with our sister company, ls:hosted, we able to provide not only standard phone lines, ISDN 2e/30 and satellite phones, but also provide phones that utilise our local Internet connectivity to operate. These phones are available with all standard phone system features, such as voicemail, hunt groups, night divert, conference calling, and still operate the same as standard handsets. However, since they utilise the wireless infrastructure, they can be located anywhere on site, including remote locations such as ticket offices and camp sites. We are able to run PDQs and fax machines over our infrastructure, and also provide SIM cards for mobile phones.
One of the key deliverables to an event is Internet connectivity. However, delivery of such connectivity is challenging as venues are typically away from core BT infrastructure. We have a lot of experience in working with providers such as BT to deliver temporary connectivity through traditional ADSL/SDSL broadband, 3G or satellite assisted platforms, and private leased lines. In addition, we know that every merchant, artist and office places a request for Internet access, and we utilise a combination of methods to provision connectivity onwards across the site, and also to control the usage of the connectivity by users to ensure bandwidth is conserved for those who really need it.
Through a close partnership with industry leaders in reliable wireless point-to-point and point-to-multipoint networking, we are able to rapidly deploy, maintain and control a wireless infrastructure on site. Using high throughput backhaul links and local wireless breakouts to merchants, as well as laser and microwave links, we are able to deliver both wireless and wired connectivity across site. And being wireless, we are not damaging the environment nearly as much as a heavy reliance on long distance cable runs would. We also understand the need to control usage of the wireless spectrum and actively work with local authorities to ensure that our infrastructure does not interfere with existing or temporary wireless infrastructure. That all said, where there is a need for physical cabling, we utilise our trenching machines to professionally and safely lay cables across public or high traffic areas. This trenching is also available to other onsite services on request.
We also offer a service of providing a phone to a user across a season, so that regardless of the site or the local operator, the user has
their own phone
with presets etc as soon as they are able to connect to the Internet.
CCTV has a dual purpose in an events environment, contributing towards health and safety across the venue, and also aids event coordination activities. We are used to working in a closely integrated emergency liaison or joint operations environment, providing visibility of the entire site through the use of high quality, daylight and low light cameras that provide 360 degree viewing, displayed live or with instant playback on projectors or LCD screens in the event control room. Typically mounted on temporary structures such as observation towers, scaffolding poles or cherry pickers, we will work with the event organisers to place cameras at locations to cover all critical and high traffic areas. Our operators are SIA certified and experienced in working live events where crowds and lighting make for challenging operation.
We are also happy to work with the emergency services, providing evidence and supporting undercover operations. If required, we are able to provide remote viewing locations (where acceptable in the DPA etc) to allow security control and event control to have personal feeds of camera data. Our cameras support privacy masking, motion tracking and linking between cameras, as well as integration of camera locations and visible ranges onto electronic copies of local site maps.
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Note: Lunch menus for the week of Oct. 14 subject to change without notice.
Choice of beverage included.
Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 911 Beverly Dr.:
MONDAY: Cheese ravioli, Italian vegetables, oranges and lime sherbet.
TUESDAY: Philly cheesesteak sandwiches with peppers and onions, zucchini, fruit cocktail and cookies.
WEDNESDAY: Pork loin, peas and carrots, baked beans and pineapple.
THURSDAY: Lemon baked cod, scalloped potatoes, Brussels sprouts, raisins and poke cake.
FRIDAY: Ribs, baked beans, broccoli, ambrosia and biscuits with honey.
Dayton Senior Center, 320 Old Dayton Valley Road:
MONDAY: Chicken gumbo, red beans and rice, colorful salad, honey dressing and fruit cups.
TUESDAY: Baked fish, coleslaw, stewed tomatoes, whole wheat bread with margarine and banana apple crisp.
WEDNESDAY: Sloppy Joes, peas and carrots, celery sticks and apple crisp.
THURSDAY: Stuffed cabbage casserole, whole wheat rolls with margarine, mixed vegetables and spiced pears.
FRIDAY: Beef tip with noodles, green salad, dressing, mixed vegetables, fruit and cake and ice cream.
Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane:
MONDAY: Chicken crescent rolls, three bean salad, creamy vegetable casserole and dessert.
TUESDAY: Taco casserole, Spanish rice, seasoned zucchini, pumpkin bread and apricot pineapple punch.
WEDNESDAY: Dried cherry Mediterranean tuna salad, Persian bread, fresh fruit cups and chocolate mint parfaits.
THURSDAY: Marinated steak wraps, bacon and blue cheese potato salad, grapes and fudge ice cream bars.
FRIDAY: Turkey bean soup, bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches, orange spinach salad and canned pears.
Silver Springs Senior Center, 1050 Pyramid Ave.:
MONDAY: Seasoned chicken nuggets, green beans with mushrooms, mashed sweet potatoes, salad, creamy Italian dressing and gingerbread.
TUESDAY: Beef enchiladas, Spanish rice, refried beans and fruit cocktail.
WEDNESDAY: Southwest penne and cheese, zucchini salad, garlic bread, citrus delight and cranberry juice.
THURSDAY: Ham and beans, spinach, green salad, dressing, cornbread, margarine, cottage cheese, pears with Jell-O.
FRIDAY BREAKFAST 9:30: Quiche Lorraine with eggs, bacon, cheese, sausage, hash browns, grapefruit, V8 and orange juice.
Storey County Senior Citizens Center, corner of E and Mill streets in Virginia City:
MONDAY: Turkey subs, chips, cucumbers in sour cream and fruit.
TUESDAY: Baked cod, Cajun broccoli, stuffed potatoes, bread and oranges.
WEDNESDAY: Creamy garden spaghetti, salad and garlic bread.
THURSDAY: Layered enchilada casserole, Spanish rice in tomato sauce, ranch beans and fruit.
FRIDAY BREAKFAST 10:00: Waffles with sliced strawberries, cottage cheese and fruit.


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Ahhh, the weekend. Here we are folks. While we've been slaving away the work week, Krysten and Dustin have been enjoying sunny Mexico. I'm not bitter or anything. Seriously.
First, I want to say THANK YOU **so** much to Krysten for letting me help babysit the blog with a guest post. I have SOO much fun doing this! 🙂
Anyway, let's have some fun. I'm Lindsay from {the glamorous life of a} Designer Wife. In a word, I blog about life. Mine consists of design (graphic, type, interior, fashion and jewelry to be more specific), but basically, if it's pretty… I blog about it. In addition to that, there's a good amount of fitness and balanced living stuff (I'm a fitness coach & consultant, as well as a fitness & bikini competitor). Other passions that get thrown in are animals, wine, film, art & culture, coffee, good food, traveling and the greater good. Yea, it's pretty random. But enough about me. In honor of Krysten's "After I Do" theme and her current travels, I thought I'd share a bit about traveling "After we did" – meaning after we tied the knot, as well as some of my best travel secrets (well, not so much secrets as fave planning things and websites, but secrets sounds sooo much better). The hubs and I travel a lot… a whole lot, probably about twice per month. Some of his is business, but when he has to go somewhere fun I tag along and we make the most of it (aka, I shop while he's stuck in business meeting in San Francisco). Before we were married, we never really traveled much at all. This, my friends, all changed when I parked my butt on a sandy Jamaican beach while honeymooning. Jamaica was our first trip out of the country together (he's traveled Europe extensively). It was bazaar though, because we didn't really put a lot of planning in to it. Well, actually that's a lie – we put absolutely no planning in to it whatsoever. You see, when we got engaged, I had 2 things that I wanted to take care of right of the bat –
- a tropical island in an ocean view suite for post wedding.
- an amazing photographer who would capture the day exactly as I imagined it.
The photographer I found in a matter of minutes (I had stalked her photoblog for about a year prior to the proposal). The honeymoon part, however, took just a few minutes longer. I immeditaly when nuts with tripadvisor.com. Sifting through pages upon pages of reviews on resorts that covered all islands in the Caribbean became an obsession. I swear, I think that I read the ENTIRE SITE. every. single. review. I finally turned control over to a travel agent that I found out about through some awesome raves on my go-to site, The Knot. By this time, I was flipping out so bad about places booking up that I told her to just book us somewhere fabulous. We ended up at Sandals Whitehouse. It was a fairy tale.
Anyway, back to my butt being on a sandy beach. I'm working on the tan of a lifetime {God bless Caribbean sun} while hubs is covering himself in Zinc SPF 4million and laying under an umbrella the size of an elephant. Sipping on my freshly blended fruit juice, I look at pale white new husband and say "Why don't we do this more often?" – well, it's clear to see why HE doesn't, but I could get used to this. Lets travel the world. It sounds silly, but this actually takes more motivation than one would think. It's so easy to get caught up in day to day and put it off, to wait and see what the next few months are like or to wait until we can afford to take an even longer vacation, so on and so on. But now we've got the hang of it, and it's the best thing ever. Traveling abroad is my favorite, but we also make a point to take several road trips and mini vacay's in between, which is just as fabulous and fun.
I now have a "vacation planning process" in place to keep things organized and making the planning enjoyable. If you'd like to road trip it or jet set a bit more, here's some things to get you started… Build Your Guidebooks: I use my free evernote.com account to keep nice little notebooks within my "travel" notebook. Having this handy tool allows me to bookmark websites I come across, jot down quick notes and ideas, plus save pics of places that we want to visit. Any bookmarking service, such as delicious.com will work just fine, but I've found evernote to be the best if you really like your notes neat and tidy. Within my notes, I have notebooks set up for different types of trips. A few examples I have are:
- Adventure Travel
- Beaches
- Cruises
- Road Trips
- Fall Foliage Drives
- Wine & Food trips
- Sight Seeing
Research: While I do love tripadvisor.com, I've learned to take the reviews with a grain of salt. Some places have really bad ratings, but when you read through the reviews you learn that people are just really, really stupid. I can't believe the amount of people that will give a resort a low rating because they had a horrible issue with an airline or transportation – things completely unrelated to the resort itself. However, it is great to read through them to note any major red flags, such as bed bugs at that one bed & breakfast we stayed. Neat. Plan it: If you haven't noticed by now, I'm a planoholic. I like to plan, it's fun. I'm also a major geek, so using sites like TripIt make me incredibly happy. You simply email TripIt your travel plans—airline, hotel and more—it doesn't matter where you book. TripIt will take your plans and outline them in a master itinerary for you, and they even have mobile and iPhone apps… which makes me really happy 🙂 Map It: If you're road tripping, it's obvious that you're going to need to map it. So, since you're going to be plugging address in to google maps anyway, why not do yourself a favor and use RoadEscapes? It's amazing. That's all I have to say. You'll just have to see it for yourself.
Other Goodies: If you're looking for ideas to travel here in the states, you won't want to miss DiscoverAmerica. It's the official site of American tourism and they have SOOOO many great ideas if you have no idea where to start. A huge perk here is that you're very likely to find something awesome to do within a short trip from where ever you are 🙂
No matter where you're going, check out lots of great expert travel recommendations on Fodor's and Frommer's. Lastly, for that one stop shop on everything that you need to know before packing your bags, check out this little diddy from concierge.com – you'll want to bookmark this one 🙂 NOW, I want to know from YOU. We all known Krysten is livin' la vida loca south of the border right now. Tell us what your travel plans are this summer?? Me, I'm headed to the bahamas, the Hollywood Hills, the Mayan Rivera, and then one of the Saints… St. Thomas, St. Lucia… it's hard to tell…. of course, many many road trips around the east coast will be in there as well. If you have any favorite travel tips and secrets, I'd love for you to leave them in the comments 🙂 The world is awesome. You should see it!
Lindsay {designer wife}


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While there are many different kinds of triangles, there are some rules that are specific to all triangles, and we will start with these. Figure 1, below, is a generic triangle. If you draw different kinds of triangles, these rules will always hold true.
Perimeter and Area
The perimeter of any figure is the distance around the outside of the figure, or the sum of the sides of that figure. The perimeter in Figure 1 is A + B + C.
The base of any triangle can be any of its sides. The height of the triangle is the perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite angle. Here are some examples of triangles with different bases and heights.
Every triangle has three bases and three corresponding heights. To find the area, use the following formula:
Triangle Types
There are three important triangle types on the GRE.
Right Triangles
There is a constant relationship between the legs and the hypotenuse called the Pythagorean Theorem. The Pythagorean Theorem states that the square of the hypotenuse will equal the sum of the squares of the legs.
a2 + b2 = c2
Try using the Pythagorean Theorem yourself on a few triangles:
There are several common right triangles on the GRE, and if you are familiar with them, you will be able to recognize them easily on the exam.
Note two important things. First, the largest side is ALWAYS the hypotenuse. If two legs of a triangle are 3 and 5, the hypotenuse WILL NOT be 4. Try it with the Pythagorean Theorem and you will see why. Second, these values are ratios. This means that multiples of these triangles are also special right triangles. The 3 – 4 – 5 is also the 6 – 8 – 10 and the 9 – 12 – 15. The 5 – 12 – 13 is also the 10 – 24 – 26.
There are also two special right triangles that we identify by the measurements of their angles. The first is the 45° – 45° – 90° triangle.
As you can see from the diagram, the dimensions of the 30° – 60° – 90° triangle are x - x - 2x. It is imperative that you memorize this triangle and these dimensions.
Look at the example in the figure on the left. The sides are all length 10, but with the height drawn, the triangle has been bisected. The base is now cut in half, creating two 30° – 60° – 90° triangles, each with x = 5 and 2x = 10. The height of the triangle, then, must be x, or, in this case, 5. The area, , would be .
Similar Triangles
Triangles with the same angles are always proportional to each other. These triangles are called similar triangles because we can relate them to each other. In each set of similar triangles, the same sides opposite the same angles are proportional. There are three ways similar triangles can appear on the exam.
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The Alphabet Soup of Transborder Intellectual Property Enforcement
Peter K. Yu
Texas A&M University School of Law
May 8, 2012
Drake Law Review Discourse, June 2012, pp. 16-33
Drake University Law School Research Paper No. 12-13
In the past few years, policymakers, academic commentators, consumer advocates, civil liberties groups, and user communities have expressed grave concerns about the steadily increasing levels of enforcement of intellectual property rights. Many of these concerns relate to the "alphabet soup" of transborder intellectual property enforcement, which consists of the following: SECURE, IMPACT, ACTA, TPP, COICA, PIPA, SOPA, and OPEN.
Published in the inaugural issue of Drake Law Review Discourse, this short essay identifies six different concerns and challenges the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) poses to U.S. consumers, technology developers, and small and midsize firms. It then explores the ongoing negotiation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) and explains why TPP is likely to be more dangerous than ACTA from a public interest standpoint. The essay concludes by highlighting the challenges recently raised by two new pieces of legislation, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA).
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IDC is reporting that Windows server growth hit 6.9 percent in Q4 2007, bringing it to 36.6 percent market share. Linux trounced Windows' growth at 11.6 percent to hit 12.7 percent market share. Microsoft owns the market, but Linux owns the future.
Therein lies the rub of the tale behind much of Microsoft's fear and loathing of open source.
As Jim Zemlin suggests, developers want to write software to a winning platform. Microsoft's Windows has long been an easy choice, but with the rampant growth of Linux, Linux is becoming an easy choice for developers, too. Given Steve Ballmer's sweaty passion for developers, this has got to be causing consternation in Redmond.
So what does Microsoft do about it?
One half the company - the half that realizes that it's a platform company and for a platform to be valuable, it needs applications running on it - embraces open source (or at least plugs its nose when open source gets close). This half doesn't care whether the applications are open source or proprietary. It simply wants lots of applications.
The other half - the half that realizes that Microsoft long ago moved beyond simply being a platform company - actively fights open source. This is the half that can't afford to have a rival platform on the market vying for the affections of developers. This half co-opts a few weak-kneed Linux vendors into siding with it so that Microsoft can attempt to keep a tight leash on Linux's potential. This half lies to discredit Linux and open source generally because it threatens Microsoft's (supposed) God-given right to make money with a license model.
This second half is losing. Oh, it's not losing its billions of dollars in quarterly profits. Not anytime soon, anyway. Instead, it's losing developer affection as enterprises start to innovate again and software vendors decide that living life as a concubine to Microsoft isn't fulfilling.
Want to know what Microsoft is going to do next? Just keep an eye on the numbers. The better they get for Linux, the worse Microsoft will behave. It can't help it.


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Tours are offered throughout the year by appointment, and can often be combined with a classroom program. Tours are offered on weekdays at all five shelter locations, during the following hours:
Golden Valley: Monday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Woodbury: Monday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Coon Rapids: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Buffalo: Monday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
St. Paul: Monday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Advanced reservations are required for all tours. Our tour schedules often fill up several weeks in advance, so contact us as early as possible to schedule your group's tour.
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Length of tour: 45-60 minutes
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'Rich Hill' Gives a Voice to Rural Missouri
"God has to be busy with everyone else. And hopefully he will come into my life. I hope it happens. It's going to break my heart if it don't."
So says Andrew, one of the three teenage subjects of the documentary Rich Hill, currently playing in theaters across the country. While film refrains from any sermonizing on poverty, or any direct call to action from its audience, it's mighty hard for socially minded Christians to hear these words and not feel compelled to react. Tracy Droz Tragos and Andrew Droz Palermo's documentary is an unflinching portrait of poverty in rural America, and its sympathetic portrayals give heartbreaking examples of neighbors in need.
The film follows a year in the lives of three boys: Andrew, Harley, and Appachey. They don't know each other, but they have much in common. Besides living in the small town of Rich Hill, Mo., all three come from troubled families living well below the poverty line. Andrew is the most hopeful of the group. He's got a family he loves, and a father who means well, but whose unrealistic dreams keep the family moving from place to place and dodging unpaid bills. Thirteen-year-old Appachey and 15-year-old Harley, however, come from darker situations. Harley is a victim of sexual abuse (his mother is in jail for attempting to kill the man responsible), while Appachey's violent behavioral issues are simply too much to handle for his single mom, overwhelmed with his siblings and a dilapidated house filled to the rafters with junk.


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He's spent time in just about every minor league city, compiling a minor league managerial resume that includes more than 1,500 victories.
Yet Dave Machemer still maintains vivid memories of his extended time in Harrisburg.
Now in his second season as manager of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, the 60-year-old Machemer can quickly drop names of the friends he's made here on City Island and in Harrisburg.
"The people here are just really nice," Machemer said Monday night after his Squirrels finished off a 2-0 victory over the Harrisburg Senators at Metro Bank Park. "[Former general manager Todd Vander] Woude treated me great, the entire staff treated me great. It was like a family. I just felt really comfortable here. It was a great place to be."
Machemer managed the Harrisburg Senators in 2003 and 2004. He also worked as a roving instructor for the Montreal Expos and was a mainstay on City Island from 1992-95.
In addition to Richmond, Machemer also managed rival Eastern League clubs in Bowie, Md., and Norwich, Conn.
While he's managed at just about every level, the St. Joseph, Mich., native says Class AA suits him best.
"I love Double-A better than any other level," said Machemer, who last week became a first-time grandfather when his son David welcomed a daughter. Machemer also has a daughter named Sarah.
"It's a good brand of baseball with some of the top prospects coming through. They're usually on their way up, not their way down, so they're excited about coming out the ballpark every day."
Folks here are excited to see him, too. Machemer is revered by longtime Senators fans, and his ability to build long-lasting friendships is no surprise to the Flying Squirrels' broadcaster, Jon Laaser.
"He's about as easy-going as you can be," Laaser said. "He's been there, done that, and nothing gets him too high or too low, which is nice."
Machemer is a fun-loving guy, the "leader of the band," as his assistant coaches Ross Grimsley and Ken Joyce describe him.
And when he quickly recalls notes like the old State Street Diner in downtown Harrisburg used to serve "the world's best liver and onions," you know he's going to maintain those relationships.
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It's good to have a nintendo system again. Haven't really played one since the N64. I forgot how much fun it is.
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Neiman Marcus' e-commerce sales grow more than 7%
Neiman Marcus names a new chief marketing officer and restructures staff to address the growing importance of e-commerce.
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The retail chain is offering the service from 53 stores across four states.
Sport Chalet last week became the latest retailer to announce same-day delivery of online orders from its network of stores.
The Los Angeles-based chain, which began testing the same-day delivery service in January, made it available to customers served by the 53 stores Sport Chalet operates across California and in the metropolitan areas of Phoenix, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, says chairman and CEO Craig Levra. The retailer is managing a network of courier companies that it has developed across its service areas to pick up products from its stores and deliver them to customers. It charges between $25 and $35 per delivery, and delivers to customers within a three-mile radius of one of its stores.
Although such fees are two or three times higher than some of those offered by other retailers, Levra says Sport Chalet designed its service as a "white-glove" program that has received good feedback from customers during its test phase.
"Many of our customers are time-pressed and ready to get on a mountain to ski or catch a cruise ship and go snorkeling," says chairman and CEO Craig Levra. The white glove service delivers products to a customer's home or office and provides assistance in ensuring a proper fit if necessary, such as by attaching a customer's ski boot to a new ski. It also lets shoppers track online the status of their delivery.
The retailer's new same-day delivery service replaces a less formal program under which Sport Chalet store employees would often personally deliver products to customers who couldn't make into a store, Levra says. "We've been doing this on an informal basis for many years," he says. "If we got a call at one of our stores from a customer who needed something delivered right away, we would find a way to get it to him."
In recent months, there has been an increase in the number of same-day delivery programs for online retail orders, including from Wal-Mart Stores Inc., eBay Inc., the U.S. Postal Service, the London-based courier network service Shutl and Google Inc. Amazon.com Inc. launched in 2009 a same-day delivery service it now offers in 10 cities.
Amazon is No. 1 in the Internet Retailer Top 500; Walmart.com is No. 4. The U.S.P.S. is ranked third among shipping carriers in Internet Retailer's Leading Vendors to the Top 1000 E-Retailers guide.
Peter Taylor, director of business development and e-commerce at Sport Chalet, will speak at the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition 2013 in June in the session "Ten worry-free, time-friendly, guaranteed-to-sizzle tactics for creating content that sells."
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Throughout basketball's history, there has been a plethora of men and women who have paved the way for future basketball players. Not only here in America, but around the world as well.
The San Antonio Spurs' very own Manu Ginobili is one of those men.
The Argentine basketball player has become one of the most prominent and famous players to step foot on the court – he is the only player to have won an NBA title, an Olympic gold medal, and a Euroleague championship.
This year was the first in a long time that Ginobili did not play with Argentina in the FIBA World Cup. He had a stress fracture in his leg and was forced not to play in the FIBA World Cup by his current NBA championship team, the Spurs. The Spurs are trying to invoke a clause in an agreement between the NBA and FIBA that prohibits players from playing in the summer internationally when there is an injury present. At the tender age of 37, it is safe to say that Ginobili should be resting before the new NBA season -especially if the Spurs are making their "Race for Seis."
Ginobili made a comment with La Nacion in Argentina, "I can say for almost certain, 98%, that I won't play any more (for Argentina)." Ginobili then stated that if he had played in the FIBA World Cup this year, it would have been his last.
Looking back on Ginobili's time with the Argentina national team, it's crazy to see how far a man of his caliber has come. Ginobili has led the way for many international players, such as fellow Argentine players Luis Scola, Carlos Delfino, Walter Herrmann and Fabricio Oberto.
Not to mention the amount of basketball players that have arisen from other South American countries like Brazilian players, Nene and Tiago Splitter.
Ginobili has made a huge impact in the South American basketball world, and many recognize his hard work and passion for the sport. Because of his reckless and unconventional style of play, I could see Ginobili calling it quits in the next couple of years. He just won his 4th NBA title with the infamous Spurs, not to mention his newborn son, Luca who was born in April.
So, his life is at its peak, but I'm not sure his basketball play is. Manu has proven to be one of the best players to step foot on the court, and his relentless effort to keep pushing to be better is what makes him the player he is.
There will be plenty of men that will continue to come from these South American countries and it is only a matter of time before another Manu-esque player shows up on the TV screens again. So many players already look up to Ginobili, and to think a player like him, from the Spurs, is a huge celebrity in Argentina says a lot.
Ginobili has made an incredible impact in the South American basketball world.
Now we just have to wait and see what will happen next.


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