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Pretty as a princess, Anne Hathaway's sparkling Valentino gown is the perfect match for her creamy complexion and dark hair.
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In this column dress, Brooke Shields looks like she's been dipped in gold — not surprising since she was dressed by famously sun-kissed designer Michael Kors.
Emma Watson4 of 30
Emma Watson looks cool, calm and collected in this ruffled white one-shoulder Burberry gown that's perfectly tailored to her shape — and her youthful age.
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Oh, Gisele. We're swooning over the supermodel's Alexander Wang fringed leather minidress. And by the looks of it, Mr. Bundchen (ahem Brady) feels the same way. He's only human after all.
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Claire Danes' silver Burberry gown has a sophisticated brocade pattern and a boned corset top — not that her tiny waist needs it — to show off her perfectly toned arms.
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Gwen Stefani looks lovely in her own elegant L.A.M.B design. We love the wrapped bodice with its delicate sheer layers and just a hint of black underneath. And, of course, she tops it off with her classic pompadour and signature red lip.
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La Lopez continues her quest to be the sparkliest girl on the block, but we have to admit we do love her layered Zuhair Murad tulle gown, with its maze of embroidered crystals. Also, we wouldn't mind perfecting her patented red carpet stare.
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Kristen Bell's sophisticated gray Diane von Furstenberg gown is still youthful, thanks to those frothy ruffles and rosettes. And we kind of love how her shiny blonde locks simply pop.
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A '50s-inspired hourglass silhouette works wonders for tiny Rachel Bilson, who looks beautiful in this abstract floral-print Louis Vuitton dress. Her deep side part matches the retro feel to perfection. Score another style win for Summer Roberts.
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Jessica Alba chose to look and do good in a gorgeous one-shouldered gown designed by Sophie Theallet for the Gap. It will be offered in a silent auction, where all proceeds are donated to support the Costume Institute.
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Kate Bosworth references the '40s in a fabulous beaded Valentino gown that's perfect for a night out on the town. It looks sleek and comfortable at the same time. Add in some pin curls and a mauve lip that complements the hues in the dress and there's not much she could have done better.
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While it's not the most stylish choice, we do give Katy Perry creative points for her LED CuteCircuit dress. Next time however, we suggest leaving the gag gowns to Gaga ... though we did hear she was polite enough to turn it off during dinner.
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Sienna Miller (who arrived with on-again beau Jude Law) taps into a big trend in this ethereal dance-inspired Emilio Pucci gown. We adore a navy dress — what a nice change from basic black. And her long and loose hairstyle lets the details of her dress take center stage.
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Zoe Saldana looks simply stunning in this sophisticated one-shoulder beaded Calvin Klein dress. From her hair to her makeup to her choice of gown, she epitomizes the minimalist chic that is Calvin.
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Nobody does understated elegance like Stella McCartney, who dressed herself and besties Liv Tyler and Kate Hudson. (What we wouldn't give to sit at that cool girls' table.) We love Stella and Liv's "mullet" dresses that are short in the front and long in the back. Trend alert!
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This flirty, ruffled Marchesa dress is the perfect choice for a young actress like Blake Lively. We can't imagine anyone much older getting away with showing off that much skin. Because, wow, that's a whole lotta leg and shoulder and arm. ...
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Chloe Sevigny's turquoise lace Proenza Schouler dress makes her look quite ladylike, and we love the contrast of a covered up, body-conscious top with a full, short skirt. Plus, this is edgier than the gowns most others chose, which is just what we like to see from the indie actress.
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Sarah Jessica Parker glows in this swingy '70's-inspired Halston Heritage dress (she actually serves as the brand's Creative Director) and accents her hairstyle with a floral barrette, perhaps borrowed from Carrie Bradshaw's closet.
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Model Riley Keough (Lisa Marie Presley's daughter) gets pretty in a ruffled and tiered Thakoon design for the Gap. It will also be auctioned off, with proceeds going to benefit the Costume Institute.
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Jessica Biel certainly looked beautiful in this long, creamy Ralph Lauren gown. We usually aren't big fans of satin, since it's one of the most unforgiving fabrics, but the looser drape (and of course Jessica's perfect body) make this look work.
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Model Jessica Stam radiates glamour in this slinky purple Rachel Roy dress. She's perfectly accessorized in a vintage Bulgari necklace and cuff bracelet. And the modern version of Veronica Lake waves in her hair are to die for.
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This stunning Chanel Haute Couture gown has a '40s sensibility with its architectural bodice and sheer long skirt, but we fear it's a bit formal for a young actress like Kristen Stewart. And while we see where her stylist was going with her hair, we're thinking something a tad softer would have been more flattering.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal's dramatic Louis Vuitton gown has a moody quality that the actress accentuates with her dramatic makeup and hair style. But the whole look gets a lift from the height of her updo, which we like very much.
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Naomi Watts glows in this one-shouldered fuschia Stella McCartney number. Say what you will, we think the oversize ruffle makes this dress. Plus, the way her makeup artist coordinated her lips and blush with the dress actually works really well.
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Nicole Richie looks like the pop music royalty she is in this shimmering Marc Jacobs gown. We love that this looks like the more spring-appropriate sister of her long-sleeved metallic Reem Acra Oscar gown. The girl certainly understands how to work a fashion motif.
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Taylor Swift looks perfectly angelic in this off-the-shoulder Ralph Lauren gown. With its bead and ruffle accents, this style is a throwback to the '40s. And, of course, CoverGirl had its makeup maestro, Pat McGrath, create a stunning look for the newest spokeswoman. What. A. Lip.
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Mila Kunis made a splash in this dramatic and dark layered Vera Wang gown that's absolutely appropriate for an event like the Met Ball. And we love the light streaks she's added to her hair in the back. Striking.
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Carey Mulligan looks perfectly sweet in this lavender Prada minidress, although we're not sure about opaque tights in summer — it was sweltering in NYC. Bare legs and a pair of silver heels would have been a better choice for this dressy affair.
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Diane Kruger is the definition of elegance in this effortlessly chic white Calvin Klein gown. (She's also the newest face of Calvin Klein Beauty.) Add to all this that she was escorted to the gala by a dapper Joshua Jackson (rocking an ascot!), and we're convinced she's living our dream life.


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Clean energy industry expected to add 1,800 jobs
MONTPELIER The clean energy industry is projected to grow 12 percent during the next 12 months.
Monday, the state Department of Public Service released its 2014 Clean Energy Industry Report, which forecasts the state will add approximately 1,800 jobs in an industry that pays an hourly rate far higher than the state average.
Vermonts clean energy industry has developed into an important part of our economy, said Christopher Recchia, commissioner for the Department of Public Service. Developing more clean energy jobs and expanding markets for Vermonts energy entrepreneurs will serve us well in both improving our economy and helping us meet our goal of obtaining 90 percent of our energy from renewable sources by 2050.
The study projects the clean energy industry will add three times as many new jobs during the next 12 months as it has during the past year. In 2013, approximately 14,800 people worked with clean energy, which the study defines as renewable power sources such as wind, solar, hydro, biomass and agricultural methane, or cow power.
During the past 12 months, the number of jobs has increased to approximately 15,300, an increase of 3.4 percent. However, the study projects more than 17,100 people will work in the clean energy industry during the next 12 months, an increase of 12 percent.
Study data came from a poll conducted in February and March by BW Research Partnership in collaboration with the Castleton Polling Institute in Rutland. With 1,464 responses, the poll asked employers to discuss their current workforce and hiring projections for the next year.
According to the study, the clean energy industry employs more than 15,000 workers at nearly 2,700 locations, composing 4.3 percent of the overall workforce in the state.
Statistically, the industry tends to skew toward small businesses, with 62 percent of employees working for a company that employs five or fewer people; 26 percent of people work for a company with six to 24 employees.
Gov. Peter Shumlin unveiled the study at Blodgett Supply which sells energy-efficient products during the first stop on what hes calling his Summer Solar Tour, which will include stops around the state during the next few months to discuss the strength of the states renewable energy sector. In 2013, the Solar Foundation ranked Vermont first in the nation in solar jobs per capita.
This report confirms what Ive believed for a long time: that the clean energy industry in Vermont is vibrant and vital to our economy and presents a tremendous opportunity for good-paying jobs for Vermonters as we solve our energy challenges to get off of fossil fuels, Shumlin said.
According to a 2011 study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which surveyed 12,000 workers in the clean energy industry, wages in the industry average $4 an hour more than the state average of all occupations.
Recent polling shows Vermont residents and businesses support renewable energy. According to a poll of 600 people conducted this spring by the Energy Action Network, 90 percent of respondents believe making the transition to renewable energy is necessary and important, with 74 percent saying the transition should come as quickly as possible.
Monday, Williston-based CPA firm Davis & Hodgdon Associates released a poll it conducted of 170 businesses, 73 percent of which reported they planned to implement or expand upon their environmentally friendly practices during the next three years. Respondents also made it clear the changes should come from the ground up, with 68 percent saying the state should not implement legislation to make environmentally friendly practices mandatory.
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The Palm Computing Platform, An Overview.
An Introduction to Palm Programming.
The entire book by O'Reilly & Associates is online, Palm Programming: The Developer's Guide.
Released in 1996 from an unlikely source -- US Robotics, a modem manufacturer -- Palm Organizers now enjoy the dominant position in the Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) market place with approximately 80% of the market. It's not been an easy climb for the Palm, however, having to overcome Apple's Newton, Microsoft's Windows CE, and several smaller players like Psion.
The key to the Palm's success has been its simplicity and open development options. A lot of thought went into the PalmOS and applications, to ensure that people could do things quickly, efficiently, and without unneeded eye-candy that added nothing to functionality. The fact that anyone could develop applications for the Palm meant that developers were attracted to the platform in droves, creating a huge inventory of commercial, shareware and free applications.
There are a wide range of Palms on the market today, each targeted for a slightly different audience. The III series is the workhorse variety; these handhelds tend to be the cheapest and thus the most popular. For example, the IIIe, with 2 megabytes of RAM, can be found for less than $150 USD now. The Palm V series is targeted more towards executives, being slightly smaller, with a sexy metal case and built-in rechargeable batteries. The last series currently available, the Palm VII models, are very similar to the IIIs in appearance but have built-in wireless capability and an antenna.
Also in Linux and Your PDA:
Making the Palm/Linux Connection -- There's plenty of Linux software for Palm users. Here are a few tricks to help you make the connection.
All Linux PDA: Fact or Fiction? -- Have you heard about the Yopy?
In addition to handhelds built directly by Palm Computing, there are also third-party manufactured units such as the Handspring Visor models or the IBM Workpad. They all are running the PalmOS, licensed from Palm, and have the same buttons, touch-screen and writing area. Each has different amounts of built-in RAM and expansion abilities, and some will have flash ROMs that will let you upgrade your OS.
Palm Organizers are full computers, but tiny enough to be held in the hand and designed to be used to help people stay organized. Most models are approximately 3 by 4.5 inches and about 3/4 of an inch thick. They have touch-sensitive displays that are 160 pixels square; depending on the model, these will be either plain black-and-white, grey-scale, or color.
Instead of a keyboard, there's an area beneath the display where a special kind of handwriting, "Graffiti," is used. In addition to this, there are four "soft" buttons for "Home," "Menu," "Calc," and "Search." Lastly, there are physical buttons for "Calendar," "Phone List," "Lists," and "Memos," plus scrolling and power buttons.
Most Palms have processors which are about twice as powerful as the first model of Macintosh computers, although some newer models are even faster. Most models are powered by a pair of AAA batteries, while the higher-end versions have built-in rechargeables. Battery life can provide weeks of regular use. While not something you'd run an RC5 key search on, these devices are certainly powerful enough for most handheld applications.
It's important to realize that Palms are not intended to replace a desktop or laptop, with their full environments, but instead are designed to be satellite computing devices supporting people while they're away from their desk.
All Palms have a serial port which is used to synchronize information between the Pilot and the desktop by way of an adapter cable or cradle. While on the road, a modem can be used instead to update information. Some Palms also have an infrared (IR) port, which can be used to communicate between the devices and desktop machines if they're appropriately configured. And of course, wireless models can always be connected, providing they're in a service area.
A key feature of the Palm design is that new software can be uploaded to the devices, supplementing or completely replacing the pre-installed software. The devices come with date book, address book, to-do list, memo pad, e-mail, and expense applications built in, with each application reading and writing well-documented database files. Enhancing a Palm simply involves finding an application you want to run and uploading it. There are lots of applications available -- some commercial but also a great many that are free.
Palm devices don't have a hard drive, so everything is stored in a nonvolatile RAM drive. Palm applications are simply files in this file system, ending in .prc, and sit alongside any database files they create, usually ending in .pdb. The "Applications Launcher" presents the user with a list of all the .prc files on the Palm, with applications optionally categorized to the user's preferences.
This means that managing software is quite easy, since each application usually involves uploading just one file to the Palm, plus one or more database files. Backing up the device involves copying and saving these same files. On the Internet, Palm software is often distributed either packed into an archive format, or simply as an uncompressed .prc. Installing new software can be as easy as downloading from the Web with a browser and then uploading to the device.
There are many sources for software to run on the Palm OS. The first stop should probably be the Palm Software Connection at http://www.palmpilot.com/resources/shareware.html, which links to a great many applications, most of which can be downloaded, installed, and run immediately. Some are designed for use with particular software on the desktop, but most are stand-alone or use a standard data-interchange format through a "conduit," so different Palm and desktop apps can inter-operate.
Another interesting source of Palm apps is the RedHat "Powertools" directories since version 6.0, available from most RedHat FTP mirrors. Contained within are several categories of applications, some quite useful. Other sources include PalmGear at http://www.palmgear.com/, Tucows PDA site at http://pda.tucows.com/palm/, and Handango! at http://www.handango.com/palm_software.shtml. There are certainly others; these are simply my most commonly frequented.
As with all software decisions, evaluation of many solutions is often the best way to find the perfect fit. A large amount of free software is available, all the way up to free GPL programs, and these are worth hunting down and trying. As with any system, it's a really good idea to back up before installing a new application or, at least, before launching it for the first time.
The quality of the software available ranges from absolutely amazing to rather underwhelming. And often this doesn't correlate with price -- some of the apps I personally use the most are GPL, like DiddleBug and CSpotRun, while one app I paid $30 for always crashes on me.
Microsoft just recently announced their (lucky?) third attempt at getting Windows CE working correctly and accepted by users. Now called Pocket PCs and Windows-enabled, the devices continue to rely on power-consuming high-speed processors, large memory arrays and color displays to deliver multi-media ability on devices that really aren't ready for it. Until Microsoft realizes that functionality, not creeping featurism, is what's needed in handheld devices, I don't think Palm has much to worry about from Pocket PCs.
An area where I think Palm will soon have some competition is in handheld and embedded Linux devices. As it's taking time for Linux to gain desktop market-share, it will similarly take a while for it to get a strong foothold in the PDA market as well. Also, Palm Computing isn't standing still, with new devices and wireless features announced just recently.
For end-users, right now, PalmOS-based devices are probably the best choice of PDA, especially for Linux/Unix users. The software selection simply cannot be matched by any other PDA solution, with a developer base similarly large. No Palm is complete with only the software included, though, so be sure to spend some time downloading and experimenting with some of the available extra tools.
For developers, the PalmOS is a good platform to start on since it's free to develop for and has a large user base to market to. Those interested in catching the handheld Linux wave might find advantage in developing Palm versions as well, if the application allows it. And since Palm devices are available off the shelf immediately, prototyping and testing can be done while the Linux devices come to market.
I personally don't know anyone who's used a Palm for a week, and was then willing to give it up. Within a few weeks of buying my first Palm, a second was purchased for my wife. They are simply too handy not to have. Providing they're used to jot down every appointment and item to be done, nothing will ever slip again. Of course, if you don't tell your Palm, it can't tell you.
Editor's Note: Linux users who want to learn more about using the Palm should take a look at Chris Halsall's companion article, "Using the Palm with Linux." Also, don't miss Derrick Story's report on the YOPY, possibly the first PDA running the Linux operating system being produced by a startup in Korea.
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — Angelo State overcame a seven-point deficit in the third set to finish off Eastern New Mexico University 25-12, 25-19, 29-27 Thursday night in Lone Star Conference volleyball.
The Rambelles (17-10, 12-1 LSC) moved into a tie for second place in the conference with Abilene Christian (24-4, 12-1), which lost to West Texas A&M at home 26-24, 25-21, 25-20 in a battle for first place. Angelo will have a chance to tie for the title on Saturday when it hosts WT (23-8, 13-0), while the Zias (13-15, 4-9) wrap up their season at ACU.
Kaelen Valdez had a double-double for the Rambelles with 13 kills and 12 digs, while Kayla Smith and Debbie Ohl each added eight kills.
Sophomore outside hitter Amber Durand collected 10 kills, six digs and three blocks for the Zias, while junior middle blockers Kristen Beck and Jessica King each had eight kills.
Angelo State used a 7-1 run to break out of a 3-3 tie with the Zias in the opening set and take control. The Rambelles opened a 10-3 lead in the second game, but the Zias closed to 11-9 on back-to-back kills by Durand and managed to keep it close most of the way.
The Zias jumped on ASU for the first four points in the third game and led 10-3 after a kill by King. Angelo State chipped away, taking its first lead at 22-21 on consecutive attack errors by ENMU.
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Council unanimously adopted an order to call a special election Nov. 4 to fill two vacant city council seats.
Council unanimously reappointed Reagan Sahadi to the position of municipal court judge and formally accepted the resignations of emergency management coordinator Peggy Fonseca and city attorney Ashford Taylor.
Council unanimously approved to designate Knight & Partners attorney Barbara Boulware-Wells to serve the city.
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GOP's ads seek to cast doubt on health reformBy JEREMY W. PETERS
The New York Times | July 07,2013WASHINGTON Although many of its rules will not take effect for months, President Barack Obamas health care law is already the subject of an aggressive advertising campaign by Republicans to sow doubts about how it will work.
In one of the largest campaigns of its kind, Americans for Prosperity, a conservative advocacy group financed by Charles and David Koch, will begin running television commercials this week, asserting that the law would limit Americans health care choices.
The group is spending more than $1 million on the campaign, which will initially include television advertising in Ohio and Virginia, along with online ads asking people to test their Obamacare risk factors.
Republicans have staked much of their near-term political success on the bet that the health care overhaul will be unpopular with Americans as it is implemented in a process that they have warned will be chaotic and frustrating. Many Republicans in Congress have said they would push to repeal the law.
So far, the persistent criticism of the law has served the party well with its base. Now, Republicans hope it will resonate with swing voters the party needs to recover from its losses last year.
In a significant strategic shift, Americans for Prosperity is carefully aiming its new campaign at one of those voting blocs: young women.
How do I know my family is going to get the care they need? asks a young mother of two who stars in a commercial, the first in a series that Americans for Prosperity plans to expand to as many as seven states. Can I really trust the folks in Washington with my familys health care?
The ads will be broadcast on cable and network television during programs popular with women such as the Food Network cooking competition Chopped, Law & Order: SVU and Good Morning America. Obamas political group, Organizing for Action, started running ads of its own last month that promote the laws benefits.
For months, Republicans have been sounding the alarm over impending job cuts by small-business owners, who say they will cut back on workers to avoid having to provide health insurance.
And when the White House said last week that it would delay until 2015 the requirement that employers with more than 50 full-time workers provide their employees with health insurance, many conservatives immediately seized on the announcement as a sign that the law was already proving unmanageable.
The delay, announced after Americans for Prosperity had produced its ads, sent the groups strategists back to the drawing board.
They are now testing messages based on the idea that even the Obama administration acknowledges that the law is flawed.
We think that, once we incorporate the new bullet points about how the president is already delaying key aspects of the law, it will be even more effective, said Tim Phillips, the groups president.
Conservatives see the fight over the health care law as the defining political debate of the day. They believe it presents them with a rare opportunity to call the presidents leadership into question and raise doubts about the effects of his signature domestic policy achievement.
When Americans for Prosperity wrote the script for its new campaign, which Phillips described as an effort to start softening the ground ahead of the health care laws implementation, the group wanted to avoid any personal attacks on the president. (The script mentions Obamas name only in the context of Obamacare, for example.) Phillips said Americans for Prosperity tried to learn from the mistakes that conservative groups like his and the Romney campaign made in attacking the president last year.
Too often we fell into a broad-based ideological argument, and I think we failed to get at Look at what theyre doing and how it impacts you, he said. I think where we win is on the impact of a specific policy.
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hey all, over the past week, Ive developed a callous witha small crack on my left nipple due to an incorrect latch from my 5 week old, and now it seems her mouth just keeps latching on to the callous, and it won't heal : . So Ive alternated and use the football hold on that side, but it still won't heal completely and I think a plugged duct is forming. Also, it seems that the football hold is now the only way I can get an effective letdown on that side. Another thing--now after I drain that boob, the whole breast hurts a bit, for about 10-15 minutes. How do I let that callous heal, so she doesn't keep irritating it? Should I pump that side only, and feed from the other? The thing with that is that she really relies on both breasts at each feeding to feel satiated, and we haven't tried a bottle yet.
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I Miss My 1-2 Beasts…CC and A.J.
CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett
Pitching was probably the biggest reason why the Yankees won it all this year. Especially in the postseason, good pitching was crucial. CC and A.J. were signed by the Yankees in the offseason last year. The Yanks invested a fortune in these two, and they both were worth every penny. I miss these guys.
CC Sabathia had a fabulous year, and I was a little upset when he didn't win the Cy Young. Don't worry, CC, you will always be "C Cy" to me! CC ended the season 19-8 with a sparkling 3.37 ERA. He was a work horse, tossing 230 innings this year. But CC was even better in the postseason. When the spotlight was on him in the playoffs, CC was 3-1 with an eye-popping 1.98 ERA. His performance in the ALCS led to him being crowned ALCS MVP.
A.J. Burnett had a beastly year as well. His numbers on paper are good, but I think he was even better than they show. He was 13-9 with a 4.04 ERA, throwing 207 innings and striking out 197. A.J. was just so nasty on the mound this year. His stuff is so good, sometimes too good. His ball moves so much, that sometimes they ended up in wild pitches! A.J. isn't too proud of his league-leading wild pitch total, but it does show how truly amazing his pitching is.
I love both these guys. CC Sabathia looks like a big, tough, hefty-lefty. He weighs 290 pounds and has manly tattoos. But in reality, CC is a sweetheart. He is such a soft-spoken, friendly, generous man. He treated his teammates to basketball games, and was always willing to just hang out with the guys. CC is also a great role model. He is one of only 2 African American starting pitchers in the whole MLB. CC is one of the spokespeople for RBI, Reviving Baseball in Innner Cities. CC is a great person for anyone to look up to.
Look at that smile…such a nice man! HE'S ADORABLE!!!
A.J. Burnett is so cool. He's a real man. He has awesome tattoos all over, and he likes monster trucks, fishing, all that guy stuff. I used to hate A.J. when he was with the Jays. But the second I heard the Yankees got him, I fell in love with him. He's a real wise guy. The whole pie thing? That was all A.J., encouraged by some of the other Yankees like Joba. Here are some pics of A.J. being A.J.:
Haha, he's insane.
CC and A.J. Two guys who really made an impact in their first-of-many years in pinstripes. I don't know which is cuter! Whoever I'm looking at at the moment, I guess. They are the 1-2 punch. Imagine being an opponent of the Yankees, knowing you have to see CC and A.J. in back-to-back games! That must stink. But it's good for us Yankee fans.
CC, A.J., you are amazing pitchers and amazing people. I'm proud to call you Yankees. Enjoy the offseason, and I'll see you two next year! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
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Sabathia and Burnett were definetly a dynamic duo during the postseason. You guys must be very, very pleased to have both of them. Can you visit my blog to celebrate my belated blog's birthday? Thanks🙂
I love CC and AJ too. What's not to love, right? They were our 1-2 punches this season and I know that will be the case for a long time. Now that Andy is back in the fold, it would be sweet if we could just add one more arm.
Off season acquisitions turned Yankee legends. I'd be missing them too if I was a NY fan. But I too miss the baseball season. Duke-Maholm=my 1-2 and I sure do miss 'em too
I saw AJ pitch in Spring Training last year and thought, Wow! The Yanks are going to have a great year! And they sure did…
*I miss the whole squad… Hopefully we aquire another starter to miss in the off-season again next year! (*Cough* – Ben Sheets…)


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I would rather cuddle that puppy then fuck that woman
The girlfriend of Carlos Gascon, 27, told cops that he woke up already mad at the victim and brutally assaulted her throughout the day at her home on Summerland Key. He allegedly beat and cut her and even threatened to kill the woman.
She said he was angry at her because he had a dream she was cheating on him, said Becky Herrin, a spokeswoman for the Monroe County Sheriffs Office. Throughout the course of the day, the victim said, he cut the back of her leg with a knife, poured hot coffee on her and choked her. He then picked her up and slammed the victim down on a glass table, which shattered on impact.
Gascon also picked up his dog and slammed it into the ground before choking it with his foot. The woman was finally able to call for help about 6:45pm, once he passed out in the house. She couldnt find her cell phone or house keys, which she presumed to have been thrown in the canal in front of her house, Herrin said. Gascon is being held on $265,000 bail at the Monroe County Jail on a slew of aggravated assault and battery charges, plus false imprisonment and animal cruelty
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Its her 5 seconds of fame that she is smiling about...that grill is hammered
does not make sense, he woke up and had a dream she was a redneck, then realised she was, you dont hurt dogs, i dont agree with that, lucky i cant get my hands on him
Should have knocked her teeth out...would have improved her smile or at least her blow job capabilities.
Maybe it's not entirely his fault!! Think about peeps, your dreaming about being in a canal somewhere being chased by the loch Ness monster and you wake up and that face is staring at you. Maybe it scared him for hours and hours on in. NOW as far as the dog goes he just needs to be beat to the fuckn ground for that. Skin his ass, let him heal, scrap the scabs off and soak his ass in gas. Cmon people leave the Lil dogs out of it, doesn't look tough at all. If I was with her and dreamed she was cheating on me I'd be pissed because I woke up. He didn't realize nobody else wants to lay the law down to her frown
Holy crap is she ugly.
.. idk , she looks content.. you know what they say; 'happy wife, happy life'....
Anybody see what War Machine did to Christy Mack? Knocked out teeth, punctured her liver, horrible bruising- what ever happened to a simple consensual donkey punch?
@Hightestfuel that's some funny shit lol. Yea that dude fucked Christy Mack up bad! Pretty sad
What do you tell a woman with two black eyes? Nothing. She's already been told twice.
Trensomnia at a whole new level...
@Rambo lol imagine finally falling asleep and having a tren dream and u see her when u open ur eyes
how would ya like to get that jagged eye tooth hung up on your dickhead...talk about ouch!!
she has a beautiful sole
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retards are always happy, some one must have brought her ice cream
Aussies and Philadelphians are the only people here
Why is it I feel band for the dog but not the chupacabra?
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Red Sox recall Bradley, Workman from Triple-A
SEATTLE The Boston Red Sox have recalled outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., and right-hander Brandon Workman from Triple-A Pawtucket. The Red Sox made the moves before Tuesday nights game against Seattle. Bradley was in the starting lineup in center field and batting ninth as Jacoby Ellsbury and Shane Victorino continue to deal with nagging injuries. Bradley has appeared in just 19 games with Boston and was hitting .297 at Pawtucket.
Boston placed right-handed reliever Alex Wilson on the 15-day disabled list with a thumb injury and optioned right-hander Jose De La Torre to Pawtucket.
Wilson threw 1 1-3 innings of relief Monday night, but felt a popping sensation in his right thumb as he started his second inning of work. Wilson is headed back to Boston to be examined and manager John Farrell said Wilson could require some down time.
Pirates place 2B Neil Walker on disabled list
PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed second baseman Neil Walker on the 15-day disabled list with soreness in his right side and recalled infielder Josh Harrison from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Walker is hitting .244 with six home runs and 26 RBIs in 72 games this season for the Pirates, but hasnt played since experiencing pain in his right side while swinging in a loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Manager Clint Hurdle says the switch-hitting Walker cannot swing left-handed without difficulty.
Harrison is 2 for 13 in 12 games with the Pirates this season.
Tigers put 2B Infante on DL, call up IF Perez
DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have placed second baseman Omar Infante on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and recalled infielder Hernan Perez from Double-A Erie.The move is retroactive to July 4, so Infante will be eligible for activation after the All-Star break.Infante hasnt played since last Wednesday, when he was hit hard by Torontos Colby Rasmus, who was sliding into second base.
Tigers manager Jim Leyland says he expects Infante to be OK after the break. Infante is hitting .309 with six homers and 27 RBIs this season.
Perez started in his place in the series opener against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. He made his major league debut last month, playing in two games for the Tigers.MORE IN Sports WireOXON HILL, Md. Wade Davis already had closed out a World Series. Full StoryBOSTON New Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale said he isnt worried that he might not be the ace... Full StoryNORMAN, Okla. Full Story
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Clovis volleyball coach Darrel Ray, right, shows his frustration during the fifth game of Tuesday's loss to Portales at Rock Staubus Gym. (CNJ staff photo: Darrel Ray)
By Eric Butler: CNJ correspondent
They've played common opponents and they've even been in the same tournament. But Tuesday night, the Clovis and Portales volleyball teams finally played each other.
And the Lady Rams have every intention of filing away the come-from-behind 13-25, 18-25, 25-16, 25-21, 17-15 victory at Rock Staubus Gym for a whole year.
Since no second match is scheduled this year in Portales, Clovis (3-3) will have to turn to other goals than beating its smaller southern rival.
"It's the first time we've beaten Clovis since 2000. It is a big win for us, it's a big deal," Portales coach Ruth Chavez said. "We're going to grab it and get out of here."
The match appeared headed for an early outcome as the Lady Wildcats won the first two games convincingly.
But the senior duo of Megan Kabrick and Morgan Hill began to start winning battles at the net for Portales (5-2) in the third game.
A pair of kills by Kabrick helped Portales to a quick 6-1 start in the third game. The Lady Rams eventually opened up a 13-3 gap en route to a game-three win.
In the fourth game, Clovis had a 20-18 lead before Portales scored five straight points — including kills by Kabrick and sophomore Bethany Self — to take command late.
"We pretty much knew where they were going most of the time and we just had to be scrappier," Self said. "We are a comeback team, so we play hard.
"Beating Clovis, nobody thought we could."
For the deciding fifth game, it was no mystery what Clovis' strategy was as the Lady Cats went to senior Aimee Hilburn repeatedly. Five straight kills by Hilburn, including two left-handed, put Clovis up 6-1.
"Our goal was just to get Aimee to the back row," Chavez said. "When she was on the back row, we made some things happen.
"They were smart — I'd go to her, too."
Portales, however, finally drew even at 8-8 on a lift call against the Lady Cats. Later, Clovis evaded one match point when a kill by senior Brittany Blackmon tied the game at 15-15.
But a bad pass followed by a bad set clinched the victory for the visitors.
"I think we just failed to execute nearly as well as we had the first two games," Clovis coach Darrel Ray said. "From the point when the second game finished, we just didn't pass nearly as well. When we didn't get a good first attack, they brought it back hard.
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April 9, 2015
Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the 50th Anniversary of Congress Passing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
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April 7, 2015
Remarks by Secretary Duncan at Arizona State University + Global Silicon Valley Education Innovation Summit
Thank you. Please give another round of applause to CarmitaI'm a huge, huge fan. If I could invest in someone as a stock I'd be investing in her right now. You guys should take a note.
Thank you so much. I'm thrilled to be with all of you. Thanks for taking the time and inviting me, and I want to begin with a story. And I want to tell you a story about a young man named Rashon Johnson.
March 18, 2015
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Secretary Duncan at the National Urban League's Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
Note: Speaker deviated from prepared remarks.
Thank you for letting me be a part of your 12th annual legislative conference.
Throughout its history, the Urban League has stood for meaningful action that helps not just communities of color, but also the entire country in our ongoing effort to create a more just and equal society. So I want to thank you for your work. And I want to say that I share your sense of urgency, as does my entire team.
March 13, 2015
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January 12, 2015
Secretary Arne Duncan laid out a vision for the nation's landmark education law, the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) in a speech at Seaton Elementary School in Washington, D.C. On the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the ESEA bill, he called for a new law that will work to ensure strong opportunities for all students, and protect the most vulnerable.
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November 21, 2014
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"I love the Hawaii state library," said Rhein.
He hopes lawmakers will reconsider their move.
"It is probably the easiest thing for them to do, but I think it has far reaching consequences and I think it's a bad move," he said.
State librarian Richard Burns says the house draft would cut $2 million from his budget and eliminate 47 positions.
"If those positions and funding were reduced we may be forced to close libraries maybe as many as five libraries statewide so we are very concerned about this bill," said Burns.
He hopes to convince the Senate Ways and Means committee that the library should be spared.
Burns explained that unlike other departments, the library system has more flexibility to hire temporary workers in part, because of geographic challenges.
There are some 50 libraries across the state.
Losing that flexibility could mean library shutdowns.
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Students were very busy this past week with tests and getting accelerated reader points.
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The Chess Club is hosting a tournament at Goliad Middle School on Dec. 8. The Chess Club will also cleaning up the field at the back of the middle school as a service project.
Seventh-graders have been studying drama in their reading classes. Students made costumes and performed two plays on Nov. 9. The plays were "The Sandwich" and "Androcles and the Lion." Many of the students gave outstanding performances on the stage and made some very creative costumes. After they finished their plays, students talked about the importance of stage directions and analyzed the stated or implied themes in the plays.
Students have started practicing for the different UIL events, including ready writing, editorial writing, and spelling. Oral events include oral reading, modern oratory and impromptu speaking.
Other events are social studies, listening skills, science 1, science 2, dictionary skills, art smart and calculator. The UIL speaking events will take place on Jan. 25 in Aransas Pass. On Jan. 26, the other events will be held in Refugio.
The Lady Cubs and Cubs started their basketball seasons on Nov. 15. with the girls hosting Palacios and the boys traveling to Palacios.
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But there's little if any difference in the actual performance between the two if they are both set up properly- at least until the cast/cast hypereutectic piston reaches the point of no return, a point which will be found sooner than a forged piston. Just be sure to fully warm the engine up before hammering on it w/forged pistons. That gives them time to expand closer to their running dimensions where the ring seal will be better because of less piston rocking.
But if you plan on nitrous, forged gives a lot more leeway in case of detonation. Detonation can kill ANY piston when running nitrous, but a cast hypereutectic piston will literally shatter whereas a forging will tend to go down in one piece for the most part unless the detonation is ignored. And it may even survive if the detonation isn't that severe.
Nitrous is very demanding on an engine. Aftermarket rods might be in order because I do not know of anyone who has been satisfied w/a "small" shot of N2O. At the VERY least, the rods need to be magnetic particle inspected, new ARP hardware installed, and then resize them. There are ignition boxes that will pull out timing to keep the engine safe; if I were to build a serious nitrous engine, you can bet I would be running one. Not really necessary at the lower levels, but even then the timing can be run higher when not using nitrous- which equates to better performance when on or off the bottle.
When you get to the >250 HP stage, think about better rings/ring material. Even at low doses, plasma moly is the minimum because moly inlay can chip off the ring. 250 HP and up forged isn't an option IMO, although you'll hear guys who get away w/it. Trouble is there's NO leeway if the tuneup is off, or a fuel pump problem comes up or for any number of things.
This barely scratches the surface but will give you some things to think about. There are guys here w/more experience using nitrous than me, hopefully they will be along shortly.
You don't get "more performance" from forged pistons. You buy forged pistons because they can take more punishment and survive.
Nitrous rules. Cheap HP. Make sure you have a good fuel system. Run a plate kit. I would run a fuel pressure gauge you can SEE while you are driving. You lose fuel pressure on the spray, and you can do engine damage. Watch your ignition timing. Rule is back off 2deg per 50HP over 100hp on the nitrous kit. Colder plug above 150hp kit. I would actually recommend between 100hp-150hp. No more. Thats a good safe range. You can run a bone stock motor on a 100-shot.
I would forget the mechanical roller setup. Way too expensive for a street/strip motor. That Xe274 cam you had picked out is actually awesome. I run the next size up in that line. Very happy with it.
You plan on twisting that big motor past 6,500 rpms? If not, run the oval port heads, 9.5 compression, the 274 hydraulic cam, 1.7 roller rockers, Edelbrock Performer RPM AirGap intake, headers + dual exhaust, MSD 6AL box, 3:89 - 4:11 gears, a 3,000 stall converter, the N2O plate kit, some cheater slicks, and be happy.
The only reason to go roller cam, and big aluminum heads is if you are running a big-inch stroker motor, 14:1 compression race gas, high-RPM 7,000+.
If you want to keep it "streetable", run that setup I recommended.
Save money. Have fun.
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Wiseco it is then! i am also having the rods reconditioned like i was supposed to. 550hp is my goal.
I'm not even considering going with 250 or more.
My motor could easily handle a 250 shot, but I would need to upgrade my fuel system to be safe. I don't really care to do that.
I have no goal or reason to try and go faster. My truck is super strong just the way it is. I have fun with it. That's all I need.
There comes a point when you just get tired of spending money and working on it all the time. I'd rather just drive it and have fun. It is what it is. I have satisfaction in building it myself. I don't have to be the "fastest" in order to have pride in my work.
Trust me, you will be happier with a strong torque engine that pulls hard from down low through the midrange. That is what you "feel" when you nail it.
Throttle-response and torque gets you rolling.
I would rather have a Big Block that makes 500 torque at 3800 RPM and 480hp at 6,000 than one that makes 200 torque at 3,500 RPM and 520hp at 6,500.
You just pick your tire size and rear-end gears to match the torque curve, and you are all set to rock. You don't have to run as much converter stall either. It's a win-win deal.
Man you are right and nitrous would do what i needed it to do at times. but i own 3 454s and they need building haha. but for the one currently in my truck i am satisfied with it 'for now' but i will build me one with mech roller and so on and so forth. i'll further gather my knowledge and see what i come up with man. Thanks for commenting man. i got this 496 i been wanting to build haha.
did I hear 540?
Stroker crank, long rods. Had to clearance the block some.
Was seriously worth it. It's a stump-puller.
But now you are in the world of big-money. Can't get 540 cubes from a stock 454 block.
And with that many cubes, big port aluminum heads are a must.
Only problem with running bigger than a 502 on the street is the darn things drink GAS! I love big-inch motors, but you can't drive past a gas station.
Gotsta keep it "streetable".
I doubt I could get a 632 to hook up on the street anyway.
( Funny car slicks with some grooves cut in them? )
The 540 option is like the 434 option in small blocks,the price is decent,you dont have to use a tall deck like the 632, street able 675 hp 540s are common and can put any car deep into the 11s. all with a single 850 and hydraulic cam.
Gas mileage is figured by sfc and gearing/average speed,,,,,,etc. Gas consumption will start at lots and go upwards
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Horsepoweraddiction, You say you have (3) 454 motors. For now build a mild streetable 454 for your truck. Take a block, crank, rod & pistons, and your 781 heads to the machine shop. Have the machinist check the block, then have it dipped, bored & honed, install new cam bearings, freeze plugs, screw-in oil gallery plugs, and deck the block. Have the crank checked, if ok have it polished. Have the pistons removed from rods, install Arp rod bolts and then have rods resized. Purchase Keith Black Icon Forged Pistons part# IC779 at CNC Motorsports for $510.95, Jegs $649.99, Summit Racing $719.95 and have them installed on rods. Have your heads checked out and don't forget to have the matching springs for your XE274H-10 camshaft installed. With a build like this it will be strong enough for the 100-150 shot of nitrous to get you to 550hp.
Wow those pistons are that much cheaper at CNC motorsports? And yeah I'll probably do something like that. Seems to be the best route until I build that 496 haha. I'll be building that race motor then boys.
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William Lane Craig is starting off his UK Reasonable Faith Tour from October 17-26. Below are some resources for information concerning the tour. (Thanks to drcraigvideos for the links and videos).
Websites on the UK Tour
Interviews on the Tour
Interview with Justin Brierley at Premiere Christian Radio in the UK
Interview with Kevin Harris with the Reasonable Faith Podcast
New Articles/Stories on the Tour
Richard Dawkins accused of cowardice for refusing to debate existence of God (The Telegraph)
BBC on "No Dawkins" Oxford Bus Campaign (BBC)
British Humanists Take to the Bunkers (Be Thinking)
Christian Philosopher William Lane Craig Is Ready to Debate, but Finds Few Challengers (Fox News)
Dawkins defends decision not to debate apologist William Lane Craig (Christianity Today)


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I hate him.
A- He's Bufugly, Which stands for Butt ****ing Ugly
B- He's overrated
C-His singing blows.
Hating another man ain't cool........i really don't why everyone hates Justin Beiber?
Bufugly is a stupid word.
Anyways, no I don't hate him. I don't care for him really, basically, I have no opinion of him. His fans can be annoying though.
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Hating another man ain't cool........i really don't why everyone hates Justin Beiber?
Hate is a strong word...I'd say I have a very great dislike of him. Most don't like him because he's young and has too much money for his age, he has absolutely no talent to speak of and his fans are extremely annoying. I also don't like him because he did that song, that awful song, with Ludacris. Not only is the song bad, but Ludacris isn't exactly a good role model. Pimps and hoes doesn't go with baby, baby, baby. I like Ludacris, I just don't like the fact that a child star had anything to do with him. Now those kids will look up Luda's songs and be influenced by that...but I'm one of the few that actually care about that sort of thing.
I'm don't really likehis songs but i don't hate him much.
Um, yeeessssssss. But please don't tell anyone.
no, but i'm no hardcore hater like many people. i just don't care.
I can't hate on a person getting money living out their dream
I like him. :D
No! I hate him!
Jk, I love him ^-^
all i gotta say is the kid is weird
well i don't hate him.. i even like some of his songs!
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Friend a while back mentioned she had a visit from customs. This was before getting the seizure notice which came 3 days later. There was no delivery but they brought a file of documents and photos. Does this sound like a new standard operating procedure to visit seized addresses?
Damn, I hope not.. scary!
Dunno but thats yet another reason to do the majority of my shopping with a domestic source
That would be fucked up...yikes! Domestic is great but I'm sure something similar could happen if that source got busted.
Yes, Homeland security has been doing this for years now. Just deny everything and be polite.
do not order international unless you have to. I had a buddy that had a bottle break and they opened it and interrogated him for days. He said each day he would be in an office for 12 hours until he was willing to give up information about other people locally that deal. They asked why he kept sending money to china and said they have him, and its his chance to reduce his sentence.
He told them he buys wallets from china and purses for his wife and he can show them the purses and wallets if they like. Hes a cocky ass too, but told them if its illegal to buy purses from china then arrest him, but why would "I" buy steriods from china when I can walk into any gym and find the biggest guy and ask him if i wanted to. Hes like I dont do that shit and if I did I would just go ask my doctor he told me he would prescribe me. Cops had his name on shipping and everything, he denied EVERYTHING and they could do nothing.
Shit that's a buzz kill!
Anybody unexpectedly knocks on my door, I don't answer!
Neighbors, solicitors and especially guys in uniform.
there are some guys who get shit shipped to forclosed houses and just grab the pack or houses that are for sale and will camp and grab the pack.
That! That shit right fucking there! If people kept their cocksuckers shut, they would be better off. By giving up and confessing, you fuck yourself and everybody else. I can't even count all of the times that keeping my mouth shut saved my ass, not to mention everybody else involved.
More times than not, confessing gets you into trouble in situations where keeping quite would have saved you. Also, people who rat to save their weak asses are scum.
Fucking Determined!
yup if your in a room and there asking you shit and your not in jail they dont have shit. The best thing to do is keep your mouth shut if they send you home they dont have shit, if they send you to jail get a lawyer, but never say shit. I got a blow job on duty in the navy one time while on watch in my space. The girl couldnt keep her mouth shut and i got busted. I told them I have no clue what they are talking about, they even had texts of us talking about doing it, but i told them we never did show me a picture because i remember standing my watch in my space not getting a blow job. Nothing happened at all, they cant prove shit from he said she said only if they catch you in the act.
also thats why they set up those fake deliveries. if they had enough evidence they wouldnt need to go that far.
Only reason they would do that is on bigorders like thkthousands of dollars I have two buddies in customs myself soon to be I know for a fact they wouldn't waste there time with that unless rcmp or some federal agencies been investigating for awhile and decide to crack them so ppl be smart dnt stress
yeah I had a bf in customs years ago....
man that guy could party ..lol
he was a k9 handler though so was only going after the big fish..mainly coke and heroin
People order steroids from overseas?
Just remember LE can can lie or trick into confessing bottom line keep your mouth shut cops have no authority to make deals its a legal to get confessions and likewise you can lie to cops except giving a false identity that you cant lie about most people convict themselves.
And there not authorized to grab and review all your past records as far as I know must get a warrant and rcmp do that. But yes there cracking hard
To the Original Poster: sounds like the chick may be making some of the story up. Unfortunately I am VERY familiar with how the Feds operate. If a Customs agent came to see her with photos, then it was AFTER she got popped, and if they had photos, they probably had an indictment to go with it. Not trying to be a prick bro, just telling ya from past experience (hypothetically)! See no evil, hear no evil, SPEAK no evil!


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Selmer Mark VI 170k Tenor - Custom Modern Otto Link Tone Edge 7* - Vandoren ZZ's
Selmer Mark VI 87k Alto - Chicago Mouthpieces R Series C** - Hemke Reeds
Rampone & Cazzani R1 Jazz Soprano - Selmer S80 D - Fibracell Reeds
1950's Noblet - vintage Woodwind Company G8 - Mitchell Lurie Premium Reeds
Oboe restoration was one of the things I looked into doing many years ago. The largest obstacle was my ability to actually play an oboe.
I forgot the reasons why I never picked it up in college or at least fiddle with it alot in high school. I nearly bought a nice conservatory model several years ago until I went to the local music store and tried the ergonomics. bingo ... that's why. My fingers and hand are not flexible enough to get around the keyboard and spatula keys.
I can probably restore one and check and make sure all pads are sealing, and everything functioning even key height but playing it and confirming the tonal qualities of all the notes would be the biggest obstacle I would have had. Same with bassoon.
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The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach will host a Food and Wine event on Monday, June 10, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at The Brentwood Restaurant and Wine Bistro in Little River. This is a wonderful celebration that helps fund critical programs and services for homeless and abused animals in our community.
The evening includes a wine tasting, heavy hors d'oeuvres, live music and a silent and live auction. The Humane Society will also be on hand for those interested in pet adoptions. All proceeds from the event directly support the Humane Society's programs.
Event Date:: Jun 10, 2013
Event Start time:: 06:00 PM
Event End time:: 09:00 PM
Event Location: The Brentwood Restaurant and Wine Bistro
For more information:: http://www.humanesocietynmb.org
The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach is a non-profit organization serving the animals and people of the North Myrtle Beach area. The mission of the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach is to find loving and permanent homes for abandoned animals; provide first-rate veterinary care through their experienced, local veterinarians; offer low-cost spay and neuter programs for dogs and cats; and to reach out to children, teachers and parents through the education of pet responsibility.


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When I pump I feel like I am getting nothing. Last night I only pumped 10 ml in my left breast! This morning looked a whole lot better! I pumped 30 ml in my right breast and almost 30 ml in the left breast
but. I went to bed at 11:30ish and didnt pump until this morning at 7:57 (bad, I know) but it makes me wonder would I have had that much this morning if I would have pumped every 2 hours throughout the night?
Sometimes I feel like my breasts don't have enough time to make more than 10-20ml in 2 hours which is why i'm getting such bad results...?
I am taking reglan, fenugreek and occasionally alfalfa, PLUS eating oatmeal once a day..shouldn't I be pumping more than this?
I'm going to try not to get discouraged, I'm doing what I can to make sure that she gets my breastmilk. But she can eat 4-6 oz of formula (I am having to supplement) and I just don't think I can compete with that! lol
Also, I am only pumping now, no more breast feeding
But I am using the medela advanced personal double pump (pump in style), will this be good enough to keep up my supply since she is no longer nursing? I wish she would nurse but she is rejecting me and has taken a preference to the bottle nipple (avent #1).
We will overcome our low bm issues!


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Golfers from the community as well and KRIS-TV's own Dave Froehlich and Morgan Frances joined the students for a round of golf. This year 18 students and eight adult golfers joined in on the fun.
"This is the biggest and best tournament we have had," John Johnson, MMS teacher said. The golfers all wore Loudmouth pants or shorts while playing. This made for a bright and fun day at the course.
The tournament is a reward for the top students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades at MMS. The students were also rewarded with prize bags consisting of all sorts of golf paraphernalia from Golf Galaxy and movie passes, as well as their LM shorts.
Loudmouth Golf and CEO Larry Jackson have been a part of this tourney since its inception and are proud of the way it has taken off. MMS is the only school in the country where Loudmouth Golf has such a powerful presence in the way students not only learn but have fun.
The sixth-grade champion this year was Austin Black and his partner, Kelly Black. The seventh-grade champion was Wyatt Blackwell and his partner, Judge Raul Casarez. The eighth-grade champion was Roslyn Holland and her partner, Mitch Luna.
"The tournament itself could not have taken place without the help of Judge Casarez and Elias Chapa," Johnson said. "They came through big time."
This year's tournament was dedicated to victims and survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. After the tournament the golfers, their partners and teachers all enjoyed a nice awards presentation and dinner at Sammy's Burgers.


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National Center for Students With Intensive Social, Behavioral and Emotional Needs (Project REACH)
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This proposal responds to the RFA Topic National Research and Development Center on Serious Behavior Disorders at the Secondary Level. Consistent with the RFA specifying Research and Development, we have delineated a five-year process of intervention improvement and refinement, culminating in an efficacy study.
During Year 1, three core intervention components will be evaluated, focused on enhancing School and Teacher Capacity, Building Youth Competence, and Increasing Family and Community Supports. We have identified interventions that are likely to be effective with secondary age students, can be implemented by typical school staff, and have promise for generalization. The intervention components will be evaluated with a small group of 30 high school age students with severe behavior disorders (SBD). Using an established intervention model, we will evaluate, refine, and improve the interventions in response to preliminary outcome data, consumer feedback, Local Development input and cultural responsiveness evaluation. In addition, a preliminary manual will be developed. During Year 2, intervention components will be packaged to be further refined and initially evaluated with a larger group of 60 students, with findings evaluated using a pre-post Ancova. In addition, the preliminary manual will be field tested. Data will be collected in the implementation fidelity, effectiveness and acceptability. At the end of Year 2, a comprehensive intervention package with a high likelihood of efficacy, along with an accompanying manual, will be ready for an efficacy evaluation Years 3-5. This evaluation will be conducted with 480 students in 40 diverse high schools located across six states and spanning 3 IES regional lab locations. Using a delayed treatment design, half of the schools will be randomly assigned to the receive intervention and half treatment as usual (receiving intervention Year 5). Specific research questions will be addressed using a variety of analytical procedures. The role of a number of mediating and moderating variables also will be examined with respect to outcomes. Also, the manual will be finalized for dissemination.
In addition, a number of supplemental studies directly pertinent to the outcomes of students with SBD studies will be conducted. These studies focus on critical issues in the field, such as placement in restrictive settings, cultural responsiveness of interventions, the role and climate of host environments, and general education accommodations. At the end of the grant funding, we foresee a fully developed intervention with demonstrated efficacy that is acceptable and feasible to implement along with a comprehensive intervention manual that is ready for widespread dissemination. Further, we expect our supplemental research to generate information vital to improving programming for students with SBD at the secondary level.
We have assembled a group of researchers in the fields of Special Education and Mental Health with extensive research and intervention expertise. Given the vital role of those two fields with respect to the outcomes of students with SBD, we will engage in a collaborative effort to identify a joint approach that will fully address student needs, Dr. Lee Kern (Lehigh University, Center for Promoting Research to Practice) will serve as PI. Dr. Steve Evans (James Madison University; Director, Alvin Baird Attention & Learning Disabilities Center) and Tim Lewis (University of Missouri) will serve as Co-PIs ad conduct the major and supplemental research studies. Dr. Mark Weist (University of Kansas, Associate Director of Juniper Gardens Children's Project), and Terry Scott (University of Louisville) also will conduct the major research and supplemental studies. Dr. Zewelanji Serpell (James Madison University and Carl Patemite (Miami University) will assist with intervention development and conduct supplemental research studies.


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Friends without borders, part 1: Vjollca's story
I went to Kosovo to learn about friendship between Serbian and Albanian children. Growing up in Albania, I often heard how these two groups live and work in close proximity but hardly ever interact.
I wanted to explore the friendships forming between the two groups of the new generation. It seemed the best place to do this was from the inside, so attending one of World Vision's summer camps was a good place to start.


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Town fighting FEMA rejectionJuly 17,2013BENNINGTON Bennington has appealed the federal governments decision not to reimburse the town for work on a flood wall after Tropical Storm Irene.
The August 2011 storm damaged a levee between North Branch and Park streets that had been built by the Army Corps of Engineers. Concerned that the damage could cause flooding, the town completed repair work that cost $214,000, the Bennington Banner reported.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency rejected the towns request for reimbursement, saying the corps was responsible for the work. The town said the corps was unable to respond quickly enough.
That was probably one of the most dangerous things. So we have filed an appeal for that, said Bennington Planning Director Daniel Monks.
Its expected to be several months before FEMA rules on the appeal.
The town also is expected to appeal the amount of money it received for sediment removal from the Roaring Brook.
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14 Iowa Conference team titles
Reinforcements for an already experienced roster have given coach Steve Tyler hope for a turnaround in his fifth season as Central College men's tennis coach.
Eleven letterwinners, including five of six starters, return from last year's squad. The Dutch dropped to sixth place in the Iowa Conference, but Tyler saw plenty of promise to assure him that a breakthrough to the top is realistic.
Junior Kyle Freischlag has steadily moved his way up the lineup and will lead the charge at No. 1 singles. Freischlag was 3-16 at the No. 2 position last year and 9-11 at No. 4 as a freshman. He's a veteran in the doubles lineup with two years of varsity experience.
"Kyle is the most seasoned player we've had since I've been here," Tyler said. "He's seen the best players in the conference at No. 1 doubles and can compete with anyone."
Newcomer West Adelman of Geneva, Ill., has quickly forced his way into the picture. He posted a 4-0 singles mark in the fall and won the flight six singles title at the Ashford Invitational. Adelman will play the No. 2 position.
"West is physically blessed and a big player at 6-5," coach Steve Tyler said. "He's tall, fast and has a big serve. He volleys well and comes with a strong tennis background, having played in USTA tournaments. West lifts us to another level."
Sophomore Collin Schares returns to the No. 3 spot where he compiled an 8-10 mark in his rookie campaign.
"Collin is really precise with his shots and is a great baseline player," Tyler said. "He's unflappable, with a great temperament for the game."
Tim Kahl, last year's most valuable freshman, slides up to No. 4 after a 12-7 record at the No. 5 slot. He placed third in the B flight of the individual conference tournament in the fall.
"He's a grinder," Tyler said. "Tim stays out on the court until he wins. He has a great attitude and puts in the extra time."
There's a three-way battle for the final two positions. Junior Zane Hendricks will get the initial nod at No. 5 while senior Pat Daly takes over No. 6, but sophomore Josh Forst will also be rotated in throughout the season.
Hendricks was 7-13 at No. 4 singles last year.
"Zane is probably the best athlete on the team and is capable of playing anywhere in the lineup," Tyler said. "He just needs to win some challenge matches."
After limited court time in the spring, Daly posted a 4-1 mark in the fall. He captured the flight C league title in 2010.
"Pat has a sports background and knows how to win," Tyler said. "He stays positive, runs the court well and keeps the ball in play."
Forst took runner-up honors in the B flight of the individual league tourney. He also helped compile a 9-11 record at No. 2 doubles last season.
"Josh has been sort of a doubles specialist for us and is looking to crack the singles lineup," Tyler said.
John Seier will also get a hard look. He posted a 10-8 mark at No. 6 in his freshman campaign.
"John's a crafty lefty and has an all-court game," Tyler said. "He likes to approach and come up, has a good volley and tricky serve."
Also in the picture are senior David Bouska and freshman transfer Travis Sensor of Sterling, Ill.
The doubles lineup, like the singles roster, will evolve throughout the season as challenge matches take place. For now, Tyler teams Adelman and Freischlag at No. 1, Kahl and Seier at No. 2 and Forst and Hendricks at No. 3.
A strong work ethic elevates the deepest squad Tyler's ever had.
"This is the hardest working bunch of players I've been around," Tyler said. "It's refreshing to have that energy and commitment. It will pay huge dividends in the end."
Assistant Nick Rohner, a 2008 Central grad, will also help guide the program back to the top. Rohner is in his fifth season.
"Nick is a big cog in the machinery for us," Tyler said. "He's dedicated to the program and does a nice job. A lot of schools don't have that kind of strength in an assistant coach."
Luther, Coe and Wartburg remain the favorites within the conference. But after some tight individual matchups last year, Tyler believes the Dutch can knock off the leaders.
"We can play with them," he said. "We're better up and down the lineup and it's just a matter of putting it together on the right day."