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Monster Planes
The high flying fantasy ideas from fable and myth like: Roc from Sinbad's tales, the Garuda bird from the Indian Mahabharata, Thunderbird from North America, the Brazilian Blue Crow and other high-flying nightmares or soaring benevolent gods and spirits were in only human imagination for many years.
(futuristic art by Harry Grant Dart)
Then after few years of only imagination the skies were filled with sputtering, creaking, and – for the most part – very unreliable aeronautical devices. Many should be credited for this along with Write Brothers like Gustave Whitehead, Alexander Feodorovich Mozhaiski, Clement Ader and some more.
Image from records shows first flights of Wilbur write in circular fashion.
The First World War was the reason of advanced science of flight and necessitated bigger planes and it then changed the aircraft from a killing and maiming hobby for the rich to a killing and maiming war machine.
By the records Russky Vitaz was the first four engine aircraft developed at that time and after many more improvements Igor Sikorsky's Ilya Murometz was the monster plane. But Ilya Murometz failed to begin as a beast of the skies; rather originally designed as a luxurious passenger liner featuring electric lighting, heat, a bathroom, and even a glass floor, the bomber must have been amusing as well as terrifying to its wealthy passengers.
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Tupolev ANT-20 "Maxim Gorky" was another modified version of such approach:
And then from early 1930s: Ka-7 was the Russian monster plan, which was named after engineer Kalinin.
(images via Modelist-Konstruktor, 1989)
The K-7 was a gigantic elliptical wing of extremely thick airfoil (span 53m, area 452m2) with two triangle section tailbooms, carrying tailfin and tailplane with control mechanics. The wing had almost strait center (width 6m, length 10m, height 2.33m) where rooms for payload and people was arranged. Elliptical consoles with 14 fuel tanks were attached to the centroplane. The center was covered with duralumin, consoles with fabric. There were no such a thick tubes to comply with requirements of central spar so it was made of two parallel tubes. The rest of wings frame also was made of welded steel tubes.
As the war was getting nasty the airplanes were getting bigger and bigger. Another outcome of this was Norman Bel Geddes Airliner Number 4, consisting of 9 decks of luxury hotel accommodation, bars and engine rooms:
This plane was so huge for that time that 606 passengers could sleep in comfort, and easily bringing them across Atlantic. It seems to be a logical development of 1910s British Airliner of the Future:
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The "Freak of the Month" concept from Modern Mechanics, 1931 also can not be ignored:
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But if we get back from huge aviation concepts to reality, the elegant Handley Page HP42: a four-engined beauty with an impressive track record of no crashes while being used as an airliner for few years; can give us an exact idea about how safety at that time was never ignored.
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The 1936 Boeing Stratoliner, which was also called as 'the flying whale' because of its chubbiness was another awesome and beautiful aircraft. This plane was not only huge but a state of the art, and what we enjoy flying today in pressurized comfort is because of technology premiered in the silver flying fish of the Stratoliner.
The Stratoliner was arguably the most advanced operational aircraft in the early 1940s, for it also utilized power boosted control surfaces and geared two-speed engine superchargers and it was the first practical step on the journey to safe high altitude passenger flight
Another aircraft both immense and legendary – The H-4 Hercules. Arguably the standard by which "huge aircraft" are measured –- as well as how "completely screwed up" is defined. Its one and only flight was in 1947, where it flew for around a mile, reaching altitude of 70 feet. Originally planned as the ultimate military transport, it is more commonly known as its hated — at least by its creator Howard Hughes — moniker, the Spruce Goose.
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The aircraft had originally been ordered by the US government during World War II as a giant cargo plane for the armed troops and tanks. Howard Hughes's creation was the world's largest plane at the time and is still the largest flying boat ever built. It also holds records for the largest wingspan at 97.5 meters, tallest airplane at 24.2 meters, and the largest aircraft ever made from wood.
Nazi's Ugly Brute
Art and elegance may have been one of the early fatalities in the second world war, but striving to have the biggest (anything) certainly wasn't.
To call the Messerschmitt Me 321 big is like calling 1939 to 1945 unpleasant. Created originally as a glider, the Gigant could haul an insanely large amount of cargo. And an insane bunch of soldiers: 130 plus hardware … 23 tons of hardware.
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Because the Gigant was so huge, getting the damned thing into the air was, at best, problematic. First it was towed up with a pair of Heinkel 111 bombers, which was alternatively unsuccessful or disastrous. Then they tried fusing two 111s together to make a Frankenstein's monster of a machine –- almost as bestial as the Gigant itself. Finally the Luftwaffe stuck engines on the Me321, which made an ugly brute even uglier but at least it got off the ground.
Heavy Bombers of the (Potential) Doomsday
On the other side of the war was an eagle, a silvery steel bird of prey: the huge and beautiful B-29 Superfortress. Although getting the immense B-29 up to its ceiling of 40,000 feet was a struggle, once it got up there nothing could reach it or, at 350 mph, catch it. Even if something managed to come close to it, its formidable defenses could cut any threat to shreds. Featuring many impressive advancements, and some frustrating problems, the plane was kept on active duty long into the Korean war.
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With the advent of jet power, aircraft designers began to think really big. Think of your average doomsday film and you immediately picture the roaring ascent of smoke-blasting, eight-engined, B-52 bombers. But before B-52 there was another huge American bomber: Convair B-36 "Peacemaker":
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Like the B-29, the B-52 "Stratofortress" was an aeronautical powerhouse, a heavy-lifting behemoth. And like the B-52, it was kept in service until … well, they are still being used today.
(image source: US Air Force)
Heavy bombers transforming into LEGO pieces in the minds of dazed Cold War engineers:
Arthur Kimes writes to us: "Soviets also proposed to stick together a bunch of big airplanes to make a REALLY huge one. Kind of like a Lego dream come true: In the early-mid 1950s the USAF had a plan to link 3 B-36s (wingtip to wingtip) to have a extended range delivery system. When this behemoth got close enough to the Soviet Union each would drop off a parasite fighter-bomber (probably the F-92 – which also was never built) and the released FBs would make a high-speed dash and drop a bomb on their targets. The B-36s would split up and return, the F-92s would have to try and find a friendly airfield in Turkey or something like that."
(image source: TM, 1975)
"When you consider the B-36 is still the largest bomber ever built, the idea of 3 of them flying joined at the wingtips is astounding."
Now few Ugly Monster Airplanes:
Here is another Monster plane Aero Spacelines Super Guppy which is similar to some freaky Monster Movies from late 1970s in look wise. This was a load carrier; basically was build to carry components of other airplanes from one site to other if needed.
(images credit: Mischa Oordjik, Alastair T. Garoiner)
Here is a Super Transporter Airbus A300-600ST:
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VM-T "Atlant" is a Russian Monster plane which was used in Buran and Energia space programs was basically a carrier plane and was meant to carry a load which can be heavier than its own weight:
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Transporting a fuel tank for the second stage of Energia rocket:
(image source: "Cosmonautics – A Colorful History" ed. by Dr. Wayne R. Matson)
Nuclear-Powered Lockheed Mothership
In 1970s Lockheed proposed a Monster concept "Nuclear-Powered Lockheed Mothership". If you can see other small planes are attached to its wings, and yet still flying successfully in the skies. This concept plan was so huge that if it is landed on water would look like a Titanic Plane.
Today's Monster Planes
In 1960s C-5 Galaxy is introduced to the world and it was the monster plane at that time. It was so huge that it can carry 180,000 pounds: 90 tons easily. You can imagine how big it is.
(image credit: Pervez Iqbal)
Antonov An-225 is the biggest plane. It is a 6 engine monster which can carry maximum of 3 whole aircraft museums if needed. A total weight of 550,000 pounds can be carried by Antonov An-225.
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The current leader in passenger aviation is Airbus A-380. The below image shows its size and its comparison with other planes in the airport.
Now we have completed our fantasy dreams and have these machines; airplanes so big that they are even bigger than human ancient and magnificent dreams like Roc, the Garuda bird, the Thunderbird, Blue Crow.
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Congratulations Left 4 Dead-heads! Thanks to your valiant efforts and rapacious appetite for zombie slaying, you've managed to dispose of 28,981,249,043 of those pesky infected bastards in Left 4 Dead 2.
Wow. That's like…a lot of infected corpses to dispose of. Guess you should have thought of that before you made with all the killing, huh?
I can say with confidence that the G4 offices have contributed to at least 1 billion of those kills, easily. How many have you been responsible for?
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Stories of the Year: Crossover Appeal
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The sport continues to move into the mainstream of the American consciousness.
Paul Rabil, lacrosse's first "Million-Dollar Man," in September appeared in an ESPN "SportsCenter" commercial that also featured Bubba Watson, Robert Griffin III, Maria Sharapova and Jimmie Johnson. That same month Rabil hired Octagon, the world-renowned sports agency, as his marketing representative, joining Michael Phelps and other high-profile athletes on the company's roster. A few weeks later, 2013 Tewaaraton Award winner Rob Pannell signed an endorsement deal with Wheaties cereal.
North Carolina midfielder and Tewaaraton Award finalist Kara Cannizzaro walked the red carpet at the annual ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. She was a finalist for best female college athlete. Duke's John Danowski was a finalist for best coach/manager.
When March Madness rolled around, lacrosse has a nice connection. Johns Hopkins coach Dave Pietramala once ran a youth lacrosse camp with Andy Enfield, who guided tournament darling Florida Gulf Coast into the Sweet 16.
And whether it's in the background or in a more prominent role, lacrosse items and sport-based characters continue to make appearances in popular media, including television shows like "Modern Family," and "New Girl," and a national TV commercial for Chase bank.
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The Liberal Party candidate for Mandurah, Tony Solin, was told by his employers at the Peel Health Campus not to include the issue of private hospital expansion plans as part of his campaign.
Minutes from a September 7 board meeting of Health Solutions WA show the company was keen to control the way Mr Solin dealt with the hospital's expansion while contesting next year's election.
Among those at the meeting were managing director Neale Fong and chairman Mark Stowell.
"NF mentioned that following the event of 27 August to launch Tony Solin's political campaign, that it was prudent for the private hospital proposal to take a back seat in Tony's political campaign," the minutes said. HSWA has been embroiled in allegations of fraud with a damaging report to State Parliament released last week and the referral of one issue to the Corruption and Crime Commission.
The September board meeting was told that HSWA's major shareholder Jon Fogarty agreed with the way Mr Solin's campaign should be conducted.
The minutes record Mr Stowell saying that it would be wrong for Mr Solin, who was the hospital's public relations manager, to "piggyback on the company for his campaign" and that he should "find other issues to talk about".
"It was resolved that NF and MS will make this direction clear over a phone call," the minutes said.
In a separate document, an email from Mr Stowell to Mr Solin seven days before the board meeting, the HSWA chairman congratulated Mr Solin on his Liberal Party preselection and said the company would contribute $10,000 to his campaign.
"We would appreciate if this could be kept confidential Tony, as well as amongst all directors, given that we are a private company," Mr Stowell wrote.
Contacted by _The West Australian _yesterday, Mr Solin said he had never been directed not to discuss the hospital expansion while on the campaign trail.
"Absolutely not," he said. "I was never told that. That's first I've heard of that." But Mr Solin later contacted the newspaper to say he had found a diary entry confirming such a call took place.
Mr Stowell said yesterday that the board made the decision to speak to Mr Solin when he was still an employee of the hospital.
Mr Stowell said once Mr Solin had left HSWA in October, he was free to campaign as he wished.


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Credit card debt
'Credit card debt' is a much discussed topic in the commercial and social circles. A big section of the population has been bit by this bug called 'credit card debt'. Can't blame them much; as such, it's pretty easy to fall prey to this bug.
The main reason behind so many credit card casualties (rather credit card debt related casualties) is that many people don't understand the concept of credit cards properly. They treat credit card as free money that is never to be returned. Thus all the discipline, which would otherwise have been exercised with spending hard-earned money, goes for a toss. That means people overspend and get into credit card debt. They keep spending till they reach the credit limit on their credit card. Some people go to the extent of treating that like a game and consider it a defeat (or consider their credit card under utilised) if they don't hit the credit limit quick enough. These unnecessary spends result in a situation where they are not able to payback their credit card bills and end up paying interest on the amount they owe. This keeps building up their credit card debt and they soon find that the interest component has become a regular feature in their monthly expenses and it is there even if they spend nothing on their credit card. That is credit card debt on the prowl. Soon they find that their current credit card can no longer handle their needs and start looking to get another credit card. With the new power of credit, they let themselves loose again and follow a 'shop till you drop' routine. Soon the credit limit of the new credit card is reached too and they again default on payments. This is how credit card debt builds. Soon they learn about credit card debt consolidation and other credit card debt elimination techniques. They are quick to grab such credit card debt reduction techniques, but that's not because they are serious about reducing their credit card debt but because of the attractive low APR offers. As if it were booty, they again get back to building up their credit card debt. All the while they are spoiling their credit card rating and they soon realise that no one is ready to lend them money because of their credit history. They can only get a secured credit card now (where you first deposit money into your credit account and then only you get the privilege of spending it (50-100% of it) using their credit card. Credit card debt collection agencies, auction of their goods and bankruptcy is the next thing that hits them and their dream run is blown away in a moment.
The moral of the story – "Understand the concept of credit cards and treat credit card debt with all seriousness".
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The worth of a business credit card
Among the so many varieties of credit cards, one of the most underestimated is the value of a business credit card. Many people do not choose to apply for a business credit card because aside from having a definite target market— the business owners or business executives—it seems to be complicated to use. Although a business credit card has more requirements and has higher interests compared to other types of credit cards there is, contrary to the common conception, t can be very helpful if used properly.
What is a business credit card?
Basically, business credit card is for the business people's consumption. Compared to the regular credit card, a business credit card has a high limit plus low interest rates. Depending on the manner of choosing, a business credit card may also bring a lot of automatic benefits.
Since it is targeted towards businessmen or those people who are heading towards building a business, a business credit card can definitely benefit these small businesses. A business credit card helps the budding business by extending payments while improving the cash flow. Aside from bearing the image of a dependable credit card, business credit card boasts of having detailed reports and giving quality customer service as its major trademarks.
Aside from having limits and low interest rates, a business credit card provides many alternatives and numerous credit options for small businesses. A business credit card also caters to large corporations that are crafted to aid those people who are starting with their own business to grow while closely monitoring the baseline of credit.
Simplifying business credit cards
It really pays to go to the bank when one applies for a credit card to get the chance to answer all immediate inquiries. But since business credit card is for business people who are always on the go, many business credit card issuers offers online applications for business credit cards. When one applies for a business credit card, there is no need to visit the bank. There is also no need to wait in the queue just to talk to a bank representative. When you apply business credit card online, all you have to do is to select the business credit card option that would perfectly suit your small business or corporate credit requirements right from the comforts of your home or office. Aside from offering safe, secured, and simple processes that are designed help you take care of your starting business, most business credit cards online offer accessible features for the convenience of the business credit card holder like the online payment and reporting. Customized company logos and access to instant cash are also available on line. Other business credit card online offers detailed reporting features for easy monitoring and access.
Most business credit card applications offer free fee for the first year and no pre-set spending limit or finance charges. Other business credit card offers viable membership rewards program that enables the member to earn points towards travel, merchandise and other rewards for his or her business. Some of these business credit cards offer small businesses a line of credit up to $100,000 at a competitive APR as low as prime + 1.99% for both cash and check purchases; 100% of the line is available as cash and no collateral is required. The business credit card holder or customer might receive fee-free checks as well as a card to access the account. Everyday savings or exclusive savings, express approvals, no annual fee, up to 5 percent rebates on all qualified purchases, and 0% introductory annual percentage rate (APR) on purchases during first half of the year of card membership are some of the great offers of most business credit cards.
Although majority of the business credit card issuers offer great value deals, it is very important to research first what does your business needs. Whether your business credit card is meant for investing in inventory or just for payroll, it is significant to look for a flexible business credit card that can handle almost anything. Whether you opt to go directly to the bank or apply for a business credit card online, a number of premier business credit card suppliers are there to help you find the right credit card product as easy and convenient as possible.
How fast is your credit card processing?
Are you ready to swipe your credit card for the very first time? Really? Or are you already on your way to your second credit card? By the way, do you know it takes ages for you to get your credit card processed?
Well, for starters lets look into the credit card processing stage of your application and why does it take you ages to have that other card.
The first thing that your bank looks into in the stage of credit card processing is the account that you have in other credit card companies. Normally this part of the credit card processing stage—this is where people in banks get down and dirties with their records and other companies records. This would also include how long was the credit card processing stage when you applied for your other cards. This usually means that your bank is trying to find out how much your worth really is. This is the part where they categorize you in subgroups. This also usually means that its either youre a good payer or they would have a have time chasing after you state to state.
If this happens in the credit card processing stage, the bank would usually require you to give them an alternate address where they send you the bill, by the way this just means that they want to be sure that you are going to pay! And if you get past this stage of the credit card processing with minor injuries to your ego, the next step will be to find out if you have any unpaid balances or other credit card processing with other banks. This just means that they are trying to find out how cards are able to for and youll be able to pay for theirs once youve passed the credit card processing stage. They usually do this to counter check if you do have the capacity of paying for a number of credit cards so they wont get stuck a person that cant. And when you get passed this stage, still with minimal damage to your ego, the next step in the credit card processing stage is to verify your identity as a US citizen.
Because of the US Patriotic Act, everyone trying to get anything in the US is required to have their identities verified because they dont want terrorist getting anything inside US soil especially getting past credit card processing. And the last part of getting past the credit card processing is to have all the things they need to check in order and to meet the standards of their company, in a nutshell, to get a credit card and to get through credit card processing, you must have other credit cards that are active. Two, you must be a good payer and three you must not have a last name that sounds like you are from Afghanistan—that is. Anyway, you might be having problems when it comes to your credit card processing, most it the time, its worth the wait. Credit cards is great financial tool is used correctly and properly. It will enable the credit card holder to manage his or her finances. Having a credit card also ensure not only your money and your life as well because it is very convenient compared to carrying cash or checks every time you have to buy or pay for something.
How to deal with credit card offer
If youre a person who carries a balance, credit card offer might be the least thing on your mind right now. Credit card offer, no matter how enticing and convenient it might seem, may be the most expensive loans made by banks, department stores, and gasoline companies for you.
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try not to give in to the temptation the credit card offers, material cravings can sometimes be more powerful than the will of the mind. No matter how hard you try to resist the convenience and leisure the credit cards offer, you cannot help but to indulge. And the moment the credit card issuer offers you a card you can hardly wait for t to be approved and to use it to pay for items and services you fancy.
To avoid going beyond your credit limit, by now, you should know when to resist and indulge into the convenience the credit cards offer. Knowing how much the service provider or the store merchant collects from what you owe to your card issuer, you shouldnt allow yourself spend what you dont think you cannot pay. Or, by now, you should learn how to pay off what you owe each month, as long as you pay a minimum amount each time because this is what you get from what the credit card offers: interest on the balance you owe at the end of each period if do not pay the full balance every time your bill arrives.
If you are having problems saying "no" to credit card offers, the most effective way to prevent yourself in engaging into another compromise is a little bit of truth serum—how much credit card issuers get from the transaction you engage with them. Although credit card offers the almost priceless campaign ultimate convenience, think about this: the people who offer credit cards generate high profits from the people they have issued the card. Basically, reciprocal to what the credit card offers, is the high rate of interest. The convenience credit card offers sometimes no longer mounts up to the interest on credit cards alone but also from the bulk of accounts the bank profits for every credit card issued.
There are also those companies that charge an annual fee as part the credit card offer. But most of these companies sometimes charge late fees, over-the-limit fees, and other "miscellaneous" charges that the credit card holder often mistook as part of the service charge. Now, knowing how much you really "contribute" to the companies profit every time you pay what the merchant charges or every time you pay the fees to service providers—would you still be blinded with what the credit card offers?
What you can do
Wanting to breakaway from the habitual indulgence to credit card offer? Here are some tips that can help you veer away from the constant misleading promises and overwhelming credit card offer. Before you give in to what a certain credit card offers, think first whats the purpose of filling out an application for a credit card and why do you need it and how sure are you that you can comply with the conditions of having another card. If ever your needs really demand for a credit card, then you must look for the most suitable type that will work best for your specific situation. Sometimes it is not enough to shop around for credit cards based of what they offer. More often than not, it pays to understand the terms of what the credit card offers before you getting the card. You must also take time to review the disclosures of terms and fees might appear on credit card offers you receive.
If you are really a person who cannot say "no" to numerous credit card offers, you must learn to pay bills punctually so the interest and charges are as low as possible. It also pays to read monthly statements while keeping the copies of sales receipts so you would compare the charges.
Indeed, having a credit card has become ingrained in the consumers psyche. Thats why it is imperative that people understand clearly the responsibilities of being a credit card holder and not juts base their assumptions on what the credit card offers.
Credit Cards And Credit Reports
Credit Cards And Credit Reports
Over the years, credit cards have become very popular. When they were first introduced, they were popular, although these days millions of people use them. There are many types of credit cards available, including those that help people who have bad credit. You should always keep in mind that even though credit cards are great to have, they will also have quite an impact on your credit report.
The credit report is extremely important, especially when it comes to credit cards. Banks and lenders use your credit report to determine if you meet their criteria for a credit card or a loan. Your credit report is the determining factor for your credit, which is why you should never let your credit cards do any type of damage to your report. To avoid this, simply pay your bill on time.
Most people will use their credit cards responsibly and won't damage their credit report. Doing this will show lenders that you are responsible, and that they can trust you with loans and credit – which in turn will raise your credit score. Keep in mind however; if you have a lot of open accounts, it may tell lenders that you have a lot open and that you won't be able to pay them back. Although this may count as good credit, lenders look at several open accounts as being potentially damaging to your credit report.
Although you may be tempted to have more than one credit card, it can actually be a downfall in the eyes of the lender. Most lenders will see this as you having a way to spend all of your limit, and will fear that you may do so. Even though you may not have this intention, credit card lenders will almost always fear the worst case scenario, and it eventually lead to you damaging your credit score – simply because a lender will turn you down for a future offer you apply for.
Something else you need to keep in mind is the fact that it can be really easy to miss a payment on your credit cards. Although this doesn't sound bad, it can have a very negative look on your credit report. If you start missing payments or paying them late, the lender will eventually enter it in your credit report. This can have a negative impact, lowering your beacon score and eventually bringing down your overall credit rating.
If you play it safe and only get one or two credit cards and keep a track of how you use them, you won't need to worry. Your credit report should always be a primary concern, and you should always do your best to ensure that it stays free of negative ratings. If you keep up things up to date – you'll enjoy the benefit of a positive credit report.
Credit card debt
Credit card debt
'Credit card debt' is a much discussed topic in the commercial and social circles. A big section of the population has been bit by this bug called 'credit card debt'. Can't blame them much; as such, it's pretty easy to fall prey to this bug.
The main reason behind so many credit card casualties (rather credit card debt related casualties) is that many people don't understand the concept of credit cards properly. They treat credit card as free money that is never to be returned. Thus all the discipline, which would otherwise have been exercised with spending hard-earned money, goes for a toss. That means people overspend and get into credit card debt. They keep spending till they reach the credit limit on their credit card. Some people go to the extent of treating that like a game and consider it a defeat (or consider their credit card under utilised) if they don't hit the credit limit quick enough. These unnecessary spends result in a situation where they are not able to payback their credit card bills and end up paying interest on the amount they owe. This keeps building up their credit card debt and they soon find that the interest component has become a regular feature in their monthly expenses and it is there even if they spend nothing on their credit card. That is credit card debt on the prowl. Soon they find that their current credit card can no longer handle their needs and start looking to get another credit card. With the new power of credit, they let themselves loose again and follow a 'shop till you drop' routine. Soon the credit limit of the new credit card is reached too and they again default on payments. This is how credit card debt builds. Soon they learn about credit card debt consolidation and other credit card debt elimination techniques. They are quick to grab such credit card debt reduction techniques, but that's not because they are serious about reducing their credit card debt but because of the attractive low APR offers. As if it were booty, they again get back to building up their credit card debt. All the while they are spoiling their credit card rating and they soon realise that no one is ready to lend them money because of their credit history. They can only get a secured credit card now (where you first deposit money into your credit account and then only you get the privilege of spending it (50-100% of it) using their credit card. Credit card debt collection agencies, auction of their goods and bankruptcy is the next thing that hits them and their dream run is blown away in a moment.
The moral of the story – "Understand the concept of credit cards and treat credit card debt with all seriousness".
Credit card debt relief
Credit card debt relief
Credit card debt relief is what every debt-struck credit card holder is looking for. Credit card debt relief is not just about reducing or eliminating credit card debt; credit card debt relief is also about getting de-stressed. Credit card debt relief is about working for oneself and not just for the credit card debt that you have on you. Yes, it's unfortunate but true. In fact, you can hear statements like "I have got a better job, now I can pack up my credit card debt even faster". So, in that sense, credit card debt relief is really about getting your life back on the normal track.
The most important credit card debt relief comes in the form of de-stressing you. Everyone knows about the harmful effects of stress; so, if credit card debt relief means postponing your purchases for later, you should do so. There are no goods out there that can give you as much joy as credit card debt relief can. Besides postponing the purchase of your favourite goods, there are few more things that you need to bring into practice in order to get credit card debt relief. Most of these credit card debt relief mechanisms advocate restraint spending e.g. preparing a (tight) monthly budget and sticking to it. Using cash instead of card for making the payments for your purchases is another advice. Debt consolidation is another popular way of getting credit card debt relief. You will find a lot of advice (and you can even hire a consultant) for ways to achieving credit card debt relief. So, there is no dearth of advice on credit card debt relief or credit card debt consolidation or credit card debt elimination. However, what is not so common is the advice on how to act in the post 'credit card debt relief' period i.e. after credit card debt elimination. It goes without saying that if you don't exercise care in the post 'credit card debt relief' period, you might again fall a prey to credit card debt. So, if you have been refraining from making purchases, you should not, all of a sudden, start purchasing all those favourite goods that you had been avoiding. The recommended guidelines for post 'credit card debt relief' period are not much different from the ones for achieving credit card debt relief. Here are the top 5:
1. Plan your expenses using a monthly budget
2. Do not buy anything that you don't need
3. Do not go for too many credit cards (just one or two should be sufficient)
4. Always make full payments of your credit card bill and do it before the due date
5. Never use more than 60-70% of the credit limit available to you.
Choosing Your Credit Card
As you probably already know, there are many credit cards out there. The one you choose however, should reflect your lifestyle and your ideal spending amounts. If you are looking for the best possible deal and the best company for your credit card, you'll obviously need to look around at what you have to choose from and what works best for you.
The first thing you'll need to decide when choosing your credit card, is why you need one in the first place. Some people choose to get a credit card for cash flow purposes. With a credit card, you can make purchases and buy things, leaving your paycheck or other source of income in your bank account to draw interest. This way, your money will continue to grow while you continue to buy the things you need. Then at the end of the month, simply pay your bill.
Others will choose to get a credit card and use it for instant cash purposes. This way, they can use their credit card at an ATM and get instant cash, which is great for travel or going on a long and extended vacation. If this is why you want a credit card, you should look for one that has the lowest rate possible for instant cash transactions.
With a credit card, you'll also need to think about the payments. You'll need to decide if you want to pay the balance in full each month, or only the required amount. When you select your credit card, you should look at the introductory rates, balance transfer rates, and other offers that may apply to new credit cards and new holders. Some will offer you truly amazing deals, especially if you have good credit.
Another important area to look at when choosing your credit card is the incentives. There are several cards out there that will give you incentives, such as reward points and even cash back with purchases that you can use towards paying back what you owe. There are several incentives out there with credit cards, all you have to do is look around and compare.
The key area you'll need to look at and compare is the APR (Annual Percentage Rate). The APR is what you will pay on what you purchase when the incentive period runs out. APR rates will vary among credit cards, so it is always in your best interest to compare and shop around. The lower APR rate you get, the better off you'll be.
Another concern with choosing your credit card is the minimum payment amount. Most minimum payment balances will start around 3%, although some can be lower while others tend to be quite a bit higher. The interest free period is a concern as well, as you will obviously want to choose the longest period that you can keep the payments down.
When you make that final decision and choose your credit card, you should always make sure that you know exactly what you are getting. Credit cards are great to have, although they can lead to a downfall if you don't choose them carefully. If you put some time and research into choosing your credit card, you'll find the best one for you. As long as you take care of your credit card and pay the bill on time, you'll help raise your credit and eventually be able to purchase even bigger things – such as a car or even a house.
Credit card rate
All about credit card rate
What's the thing that is most prominent on any credit card ad? Well, it's the credit card rate (or the APR, as we know it). The credit card rate is the most publicized thing in the world of credit cards. A lot of people just compare the credit card rate of various credit cards and just go for the one that is offering the lowest credit card rate (or APR). Credit card rates are, in fact, one of the most important factors in the selection of a credit card (though not the only factor). Therefore, a proper understanding of Credit card rates is even more necessary.
So, what is a credit card rate or APR? Very simply, credit card rate is the rate of interest that the credit card supplier will charge you with on the amount you owe them. The credit card supplier will charge you an interest only if you don't make full payments in time. When you receive your credit card bill, it specifies the full amount you owe the credit card supplier. It also specifies the minimum payment that you must make (by a particular date), in order to avoid incurring a late fee and other inconvenience. You have the option of making either a full payment or just the minimum payment. If you make a full payment (by the due date), you are not charged any interest. However, if you decide to go with the minimum payment or some amount that is lesser than the full amount, the credit card supplier will charge interest based on the credit card rate and the balance amount. This credit card rate is the interest rate that you agreed with them at the time of applying for the credit card. The credit card rate or the annual percentage rate, as is obvious, is an annual interest rate. The credit card suppliers use this annual credit card rate to calculate the monthly credit card rate and then they calculate the interest on the balance amount that you owe them. The balance amount here is simply = Full amount – (payment made by you). This interest is added to your balance for the next month (at the time of next billing cycle). If you again make a partial payment, the new balance is calculated again and the credit card rate (monthly one) applied to it for calculation of new interest; and it keeps going on and on until you make the full payment.
That's how credit card rate acts in this vicious circle. Hence, credit card rate is termed as the most important consideration in choosing a credit card.
Credit card application
Credit card application
Rejection of credit card application
As time progresses, more and more people are joining the revolution called 'Credit card'. Yes, it's really a revolution. Now you don't need to worry about how much cash you have in your pocket when you go shopping, just carrying this small piece of plastic (credit card) is enough to assure you of a good shopping treat. You can use your credit card to order things from the comfort of your home (on the internet). So the number of credit card applications seems to be on the rise. However, not every credit card application turns into a physical credit card. Some credit card applications get rejected too.
Let's check why a credit card supplier would reject a credit card application when he has spent so much time and energy (and money) on wooing new customers.
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One obvious reason for rejection of credit card application is human error i.e. the error committed by you in filling up the credit card application. These can be small mistakes like a wrong telephone number or wrong name or the postal code might be wrong. It's normal to make mistakes, after all we are human being and no human being can be termed as perfect. Another strong reason for rejection of a credit card application could be missing mandatory information i.e. when you forgot to fill-in some mandatory information in the credit card application form. Sometimes, the credit card application could be rejected because the credit card application form has been filled-in in a handwriting that is illegible to the people processing your credit card application. At other times, the sales representative (of the credit card supplier) could have made a mistake in either depositing the form correctly or in guiding you in the filling of the credit card application form (newly hired sales representatives can make such mistakes).
However, these human errors are just minor errors that can be corrected later on and hence the only impact would be in terms of the delay in receiving your credit card. The main and the most important cause for rejection of credit card applications is bad credit ratings i.e. a negative credit history. If you have been using other credit cards or if you have taken bank loans/mortgages in the past, you would have already build your credit rating. If you have been making your bill/instalment payments in time (and in the correct amount), you would have already acquired a good credit rating. However, if you have been irregular or if you have been defaulting on your payment dues, you would have developed a bad credit rating. This credit rating is calculated by credit bureaus who receive feeds from various credit suppliers. All credit card applications are checked for the credit rating of the requestor and if it comes up as negative, the application is rejected outrightly.
So, these are the 2 most important reasons for rejection of credit card application and you must pay heed to them (especially the credit rating).
Choosing Your Reward Card
When you are in the market for a new credit card, the features you have to choose from may draw you to the card. Low interest rates and the types of rewards you can get, are what draw many to reward credit cards. Those of you who have good credit, will more than likely be able to get reward cards that boast 0% APR. This does have an introductory period, normally 1 year, that goes along with your new reward card.
You'll also need to think about the type of card that best fits your lifestyle. The credit card field is very competitive, meaning that you always have a lot of offers to choose from. Reward cards and becoming very popular, with more and more coming out all the time. If you look for your reward credit card on the Internet, you'll be able to compare hundreds and hundreds of offers – and decide which one is indeed the best for you.
Those of you who travel on a frequent basis, may find frequent flyer reward cards to be very beneficial. These credit cards will accumulate either points or miles for every dollar that you spend. You can then use the accumulated points or miles and redeem them for airline travel, hotel reservations, car rentals, and even cruises. These credit cards can also help you with discounts as well, which can make a vacation or business trip more affordable than ever.
If you like to pay your full balance at the end of every month, then you may find a reward credit card with a cash back feature to be the most enticing. There are some cards that offer cash rewards of up to 5%, which can equal quite a bit at the end of the year. All you need to do with cash back reward credit cards is make a purchase, and you'll get money back for everything you buy.
Other types of reward credit cards include discounts on gas purchases, contributions to your savings account, and points that you can redeem for great items and things of that nature. No matter what your lifestyle may be, you can almost always find a reward credit card that fits your needs and interests. Reward credit cards are great to have, as you can buy the things you need and earn points, flyer miles, and even cash back.
If the sound of rewards with your credit card purchases sounds enticing, you should look into getting a reward credit card. These cards are great to have, as most include low APR with great reward incentives. They can save you money as well, which is great for those on a budget. With a reward credit card – no matter what you choose you'll come out a winner.
Credit card debt consolidation
What is 'Credit card debt consolidation'?
'Credit card debt consolidation' is a phrase that you must have come across many times. There are hundreds of sites with advice on credit card debt consolidation. Every now and then your favourite newspaper will also contain an article or advise on credit card debt consolidation. TV channels host discussions on credit card debt consolidation. Moreover, there are numerous consultants and companies that provide professional advice on credit card debt consolidation. So what is this "Credit card debt consolidation" that everyone is talking about? Why is it such an important topic?
"Credit card debt consolidation" refers to consolidation of the debt on various credit cards into a single credit card (or a couple of credit cards). Generally, you move from a higher APR credit card to a lower APR one. You might ask 'why?' If you look into how the vicious circle of credit card debt works, you will immediately understand the logic behind that. Credit card debt grows in 2 ways. One is due to addition of new debt on account of fresh spends on your credit card and the second is due to addition of interest charges to the existing credit card debt. The first one is due to your use of credit card but the second one is due to interest charges which are calculated on the basis of the interest rate or the APR applicable to your credit card. So a lower APR rate means that your credit card debt will grow at a slower pace and hence switching over to a card with lower APR makes perfect sense.
The process of credit card debt consolidation is also referred to as balance transfer process (you transfer the balance or debt from one credit card to another).The credit card debt consolidation (or balance transfer) offers are made even more attractive by the credit card suppliers by associating various benefits with them. The simple logic behind offering these benefits is the fact that such a customer would be defecting from one of their competitors. The biggest benefit offered by these credit card suppliers is 0% interest on balance transfers (or credit card debt consolidation). This 0% APR is generally applicable for a short period of time i.e. 3-6 months, after which the standard APR is applicable. Other credit card debt consolidation offers include things like interest free purchase for a short period, reward points, etc. These credit card debt consolidation offers make the exercise of credit card debt consolidation even more logical and meaningful.
Credit card debt consolidation seems to be a good way of tackling the problem of credit card debt and that is the reason why there is so much of discussion on the topic of Credit card debt consolidation.
How To Avoid Late Fees
Although it may be overstated, there is a lot of truth to people ruining their credit score due to missing payments and paying their credit card bills late. The fees can pile up and the interest rates can grow before you know it, and after a while you won't even be able to pay the minimum amount of payment. If you don't do something fast – it could be the beginning of the end.
To make sure this don't happen to you, you should always pay your bill on time, and always avoid missing a payment. Sometimes, it can be hard to make your payments on time, although you should always do everything in your power to ensure that you stay on top of things. Below, you'll find some tips to help you with your credit card payments.
As stated above, you should always pay your bill on time. If something comes up and you aren't able to pay, you'll be penalized. Even though you may think what has come up will justify a late payment, it doesn't justify the means in the eyes of your credit card company. Inside of your bill, you'll find detailed instructions regarding payment. You should always follow them as accurately as possible, pay where and when you are supposed to pay – and do it on time.
If you simply aren't able to pay your entire bill, you shouldn't worry about it – but instead pay the minimum amount possible. Even though you may be able to pay more later, you should always pay at least the minimum amount. Then, when you have more money, you can always add to your minimum payment by sending in an additional payment.
The easiest way to do this, is to always have the minimum payment amount set aside, so that you have it once your credit card bill arrives. Once you have assured yourself that you won't be penalized or charged any late fees, you should look into paying a higher amount than just the minimum balance. By paying the minimum amount, you'll also ensure that no other fees will be added to your next credit card bill.
Another option includes skip a payment, although you'll need to check whether or not your credit card company offers it or not. This service will allow you to request a waiver regarding your payment, when something comes up and you don't have the money to pay your bill. Make sure that you use this service wisely if you have it, as it can only be used once a year. Therefore, you should always ensure that the situation is truly an emergency and there are no other options available for you. This service will normally have a cost as well, and you'll need to pay it the following month.
Although credit cards can be great for numerous reasons, you should always know your interest rates and have a good general idea of what your bill is going to be before you make a purchase. Many times, those who have credit cards will make purchases, knowing they can't make the payments – then suffer when they get the bill and aren't able to pay it.


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November 2005
Blue Winter
Eremite Records
Any meeting between tenor saxophonist Fred Anderson and drummer Hamid Drake is worth hearing; Back Together Again, their recent duo album on Thrill Jockey, was superb. Unfortunately, not every one can be a pearl. Case in point: this two-CD set with bassist William Parker.
The trio is less than the sum of its parts. Parker seems like the odd man out. He and Drake never click-due, I think, to a clash of concepts. Drake is an outstanding "in-and-out" player, while Parker is principally an "out" bassist. Consequently, Drake's ability to move seamlessly between free time and no time nearly goes to waste. Parker thrives in totally free situations. Much of the time, however, the music moves in the direction of uptempo swing, which isn't Parker's bag. Best are the infrequent stretches where the tempo is relaxed enough to allow Parker maximum rhythmic flexibility. Drake is well rounded and tasteful enough to do whatever it takes to put the music over. Still, he and Parker aren't always on the same page.
Fred Anderson may be a free-jazz icon, yet he is at his core a swinger-and a modally inclined swinger, at that. There's not an abundance of chromaticism in his playing. He typically latches onto a tonal center and keeps to it. And while he's an adept free-time player, he's never better than when playing over a relatively straightahead rhythm section. Drake is the perfect partner for him, Parker less so. Anderson's playing here is inventive but unremarkable by his high standards, owing perhaps to the imperfect chemistry.
At well over 100 minutes, there's a lot of music here, but it's an enervating listen. Free-jazz conceptions are not interchangeable. These guys are good at what they do, but judging by this album, maybe they shouldn't do it as a trio.


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Flynn, again: Offense, QB seek improvement
Matt Flynn knows how bad it looked. He lived it.
"Obviously we have to play better on offense," the Green Bay Packers backup quarterback said Wednesday. "That was awful."
Yes, yes it was. And if the Packers have any chance of clinging to their thread of postseason life, Flynn and the offense can't have a repeat performance Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field.
With starter Aaron Rodgers likely to miss his fifth consecutive game with the fractured left collarbone he suffered Nov. 4 – Rodgers underwent x-rays and a CT scan earlier this week and the scan did not result in him being medically cleared for game action, although he did practice Wednesday on a limited basis – Flynn is expected to get the chance to redeem himself after a horrendous Thanksgiving Day showing.
After completing just 10 of 20 passes for 139 yards with no touchdowns, one interception, one lost fumble and seven sacks (including one for a safety) for a passer rating of 51.9 in the Packers' embarrassing 40-10 loss to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, Flynn took all the starter's reps in practice Wednesday – ahead of Scott Tolzien – and is poised to start his second straight game.
And you can bet the Falcons will come in with the same attitude as the Lions had: We dare you to throw the ball.
The days of Rodgers facing constant two-high safety looks while defenses ignored the Packers' non-threatening run game and focused on stopping the Packers' aerial attack are on hold. With Tolzien in his two starts and with Flynn now, defenses have stacked the box with eight defenders with the intent of stuffing running back Eddie Lacy, unimpressed with Rodgers' backups' ability to throw the ball.
The Packers have not officially ruled Rodgers out, but that word could come as early as Friday. Rodgers said himself Wednesday that being a game-time decision wouldn't be fair to Flynn.
Because Flynn's first two starts with the Packers – a gutty performance at New England just before the Packers' run to Super Bowl XLV took off in 2010, and a record-setting performance in their 2011 regular-season finale with Rodgers serving as the first-half play-caller – were more than solid efforts, the Packers hope he looks more like that guy than he did against the Lions.
Although Falcons coach Mike Smith said in a conference call with Wisconsin reporters that he's prepping his team to face Rodgers, you can rest assured he's also conjured up a stop-the-run game-plan for if Flynn gets the call.
"People are going to load the box, we have to make them respect the pass," Flynn said Wednesday. "We just have to execute. That's what it comes down to – execution. Obviously, if people are loading the box on you, you've got to throw it and make them get out of it.
"I don't think the mind-set is we have to throw deep. We just have to make them respect the pass, whatever that is. Take what they give us, whether that's quick throws, deep throws, whatever it is. You have to make people respect the throw again."
There were times against the Lions when one wondered if Flynn was capable of making the downfield throws that would demand a defense's respect. He had problems with his right (throwing) elbow during his disappointing stint with the Seattle Seahawks after leaving the Packers as an unrestricted free agent in March 2012, but Flynn insisted Wednesday that the severe tendinitis that plagued him in Seattle and still bothered him in Oakland earlier this year is no longer a factor.
He wouldn't say that the elbow is tendinitis-free, but he was adamant that there is nothing structurally wrong with his elbow and that suggestions that he might need it surgically repaired – including the possibility of Tommy John reconstructive surgery – were wholly inaccurate.
Instead, Flynn said his greater problem was with his brain. As the offense's problems intensified – the Packers' 11 offensive series spanned only 42 plays, garnered only 126 net yards and ended in six punts (including five three-and-outs), two fumbles, an interception, a safety and Mason Crosby's 54-yard field goal – he found himself doing too much aiming and not enough throwing.
"I think I got into the problem this last week of trying to guide the ball a little too much, instead of letting it cut loose, after so many negative plays and thing like that," Flynn said. "[I was] trying to be too precise with things, instead of just going out there and playing and cutting loose."
Packers coach Mike McCarthy, who said his decision to go with Flynn over Tolzien was about Flynn's greater NFL game experience and experience in the offense after serving as Rodgers' primary backup from 2008 through 2011, said he saw Flynn struggling with his timing with his receivers, having taken only four snaps with the No. 1 offense leading up to the Nov. 24 tie with Minnesota and last week's practice schedule being truncated because of the holiday game.
"It's really the timing that you establish over the long haul between receiver and quarterback," McCarthy said. "As far as his arm strength, I think he's fine. It's more getting in tune with who he's throwing to, when to throw it, making the protection adjustments, particularly the way defenses have been playing us. I think it's more of that."
For instance, with the Packers down 33-10, Flynn had a third-and-11 throw from his own 19-yard line on the opening series of the fourth quarter. While the game was already out of hand, it would have been at least an encouraging sign had he hit wide receiver Jarrett Boykin on a deep post. Instead, the ball seemed to hang in the air too long and Boykin, who initially was open, watched backup cornerback Darius Slay have time to close on the ball and break up the pass at midfield.
"It was kind of one of those things where instead of just trusting it and cutting loose, I was getting too cute with it," Flynn said.
While Flynn wouldn't use the minimal prep time as an excuse for his performance, and he deftly sidestepped a question about the makeshift offensive line's poor protection, he should benefit from the full week of practice.
"Matt was kind of joking today, 'Ah, it's actually kind of nice that we're going to run the plays [in practice] that we're going to run in the game,'" wide receiver Jordy Nelson said. "Obviously, last week all we had was pretty much walkthroughs. He's going to get more and more comfortable. Obviously, he's been here, but being gone a couple years it's still hard. So, he can make the plays that allow us to win games. He's done it in the past. Everyone in the locker room has to stand up and play better football."
Even with surprisingly good recall of the Packers' playbook after his time in Seattle, Oakland and Buffalo, Flynn still had only a limited menu of plays and wasn't always certain of the play he was running.
"I'm definitely looking forward to getting some work in this week and getting some timing down and running a few of the plays I wasn't as familiar with. But that's no excuse. I knew where people were supposed to be and I knew the plays we were running," Flynn said. "[It's a matter of] just getting time with the receivers, getting timing down with some of the new plays we have here that I haven't necessarily really run in practice, just getting timing down and getting the communication down with the O-line and the running backs and things like that – all the little things you miss out not being here a while. Just getting back on that rhythm."
That's another thing that didn't happen against the Lions as the offense sputtered. Flynn never seemed to get into a rhythm, whether that was because of the protection problems or because McCarthy was unable to string together a few play calls that consisted of quick throws to get Flynn into a groove.
"Matt's got a great game-day demeanor. He's able to keep his emotions in check when there was obviously frustration," Rodgers said. "You feel that. But I think he just couldn't get in to a rhythm, and as a quarterback a rhythm is very important. And those rhythm throws you can have, whether it's a quick-game (throw) or a checkdown, we just couldn't get those things going. We had a lot of third-and-long plays, and those are just tough to convert. And when you're not converting third downs, you're not getting yourself more opportunities to throw it on first and second down, you're going to be playing uphill. It was tough – tough to watch. [There was] a lot of frustration on the sideline."
Flynn is hoping for less of that and more production Sunday. It's hard to imaging things getting worse.
"Not getting any rhythm as an offense or a quarterback, that's kind of an empty feeling – where the harder you keep trying, the more you keep digging yourself in hole," Flynn said. "From getting the ball out, to making the right protection checks, to everything, just offensively in general, we were pretty bad.
"Obviously we didn't do very well against it this past week. We've just got to do a better job, just go out there and execute and really (just) get some completions. Because once the offense catches a little bit of a rhythm, then I think we can do some good things."
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Oliver Garvin "O.G." Wright Jr., 81, of Amarillo died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008.
Memorial celebration of life services will be at 10 a.m. today in West Amarillo Christian Church with the Rev. Ray Guy officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
Mr. Wright was born Jan. 27, 1927, in Amarillo to Nevelyn and Oliver Garvin Wright Sr. A proud graduate of the 1945 class of Amarillo High School, he kept his school ties throughout the years by being a member of "The Romeos." After high school, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and went on to earn his degree in engineering from Texas Tech.
He worked for Pioneer Natural Gas for more than 40 years, retiring in 1986. Mr. Wright married Lorraine Jeffers on Jan. 26, 1972, in Amarillo, and they had celebrated 36 years of marriage.
Throughout his life, he was known as an "earth angel" and a good Samaritan, having only good things to say about others. Mr. Wright loved serving the Lord and his family. He was the official greeter at West Amarillo Christian Church, no one entered without a warm welcome and a hug. In addition to the Romeos, he was also a member of the walking club and Tascosa Country Club. His gentle nature, love and sense of humor will be missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; a daughter, DeAnne White and her husband Larry; three sons, Gary Wright and wife Nickie, Norman Cook and wife Phyllis and Brian Black; two sisters, Betty Sue Wright and Frances Banks; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; and his beloved cat, Smokey.
The family suggests memorials be to West Amarillo Christian Church, 3701 Soncy Road, Amarillo, TX 79121; or a favorite charity.
Sign the online guest book at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com.
Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2008
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Sharjah is the beautiful capital city of Sharjah emirate. And it is the third largest and the most beautiful city in the United Arab Emirates. The city is the major part of the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area. It is situated along the northern coastal area of Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. It is a main hub for culture and industry, it contributes to almost 7.4% of the GDP of the United Arab Emirates. Sharjah covers an almost 235 km² area and has a population of more than 800,000 in the year 2008. Some of the major notable city centres in Sharjah include Abu Shagara, Maysaloon, Al Qasimia, Al Majaz, Al Nahda, Al Layyeh (Government Buildings), Al Taawun, Al Yarmook, Al qasbaa, Al Rolla and many others. The city experiences a hot desert climate with mild winters and hot summers. Al Hisn Fort, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Bait al-Naboodah, Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, Sharjah Art Museum, Sharjah Archeology Museum, Sharjah Desert Park, King Faisal Mosque, Al-Qasba and Eye of the Emirates, Al-Mahattah-Museum and many others are major tourist attractions that attract a large number of travellers across the country. There are some famous restaurants such as Mushmaool Arabic Grill Restaurant, Seashells, Al Reem Suites Shrjah, Syed Al Biryani and many other offer delectable cuisines to its travellers. One can find number of mid-range hotels such as Holiday Inn Sharjah, Radisson Blue Resort, Lou' Lou'a Beach Resort, Al Reem Suites, Sharjah and many others that provide high-class staying facilities to its travellers. The city is well-linked with all kind of transport services and one can use public transport to explore the city conveniently. MakeMyTrip.com is one of the most famous and trustworthy web portal where you can get detailed information about the city. Here, you can do online air ticket booking as it just need to follow few simple steps. MakeMyTrip.com offers numerous discounts on each air ticket and make a plan for economical trip. Get ready to grab amazing moments with your family and friends in Sharjah.
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LOS ANGELES -- Two days after landing a top-20 recruiting class in his first season as UCLA Bruins football coach, Jim Mora says he thinks UCLA could be competitive right away.
Speaking to Mark Willard and John Ireland on 710 ESPN, Mora said it was an exciting time for UCLA football because the program is moving in the right direction.
"We're certainly not going to wait to win," Mora said. "There is no five-year plan, there is no two-year plan. ... We're not going to put any limitations on what we can do and the governor is off. We're going full throttle."
Mora was hired in December, taking over a team that finished the season 6-8 after losing the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl. With only six weeks before national signing day, he was able to assemble a staff of top-notch recruiters and signed 26 players in a class that ranked no. 19 in ESPN.com's national class recruiting rankings.
On the heels of that class, UCLA sent out season-ticket renewal packages and Mora included a personal video message saying that the team would be fun to watch, would put together a lot of wins and make Bruins fans proud.
Under previous coach Rick Neuheisel, the Bruins went 21-29 over four seasons and finished eighth or lower in the Pac-12 Conference in three of those four years. Mora pointed out the Atlanta Falcons went 11-5 and advanced to the NFC championship game in his first season as coach there after finishing 5-11 the season before.
"This train is moving now," Mora said. "This train is going down the tracks and people need to jump on board and ride with us because we're going to go do some pretty special things here in the next couple of years."
One of the key decisions Mora will have to make right away is to identify the starting quarterback. Kevin Prince and Richard Brehaut, who split starting duties last season, will both be back as seniors.
Brett Hundley, a touted freshman who redshirted last season, will have a year of seasoning under his belt and Mora also signed two highly-recruited quarterbacks in T.J. Millweard and Devin Fuller as part of his inaugural incoming freshman class.
"That's a position that we'd like to identify a guy as soon as we can so that our players understand and our fans understand what direction we're going in at that position," Mora said. "I think it's critical that you identify the leader and the leader of you team is typically the quarterback."
He added that he has no bias against playing younger players and that the competition for quarterback -- as it will for all positions -- will go to the player who wins the job in camp.
"I have no problem starting a young guy if he's the best guy or if he looks like he's going to be the best guy with a couple of weeks of seasoning," Mora said. "I can tell you this, we won't be flip-flopping. It won't be one guy one week and the next guy the next week. We're going to identify the guy and we're going to go with him."
Peter Yoon covers UCLA for ESPNLosAngeles.com.


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January 3, 2014
Winter Storm Hercules Threatens New England Wildlife
One of New England's largest wildlife rehabilitation centers proactively worked to protect its patients during the first major snowstorm of 2014.
September 4, 2013
Lead Often Deadly for Wildlife
Lead poisoning, often from discarded ammunication or tainted prey, can be deadly to wildlife who ingest it. Cape Wildlife Center treats many wildlife with symptoms of lead poisoning warns against the use of lead.
July 17, 2013
Osprey Ensnared in Communications Tower - Rescued!
A juvenile osprey became caught in a 160-foot communications tower, and struggles for hours. Finally, he is rescued and Cape Wildlife Center is brought in to assist.
June 11, 2013
Glue Traps Cause Shocking Suffering
Cape Wildlife Center regularly treats animals that have encountered glue traps, a brutal but common form of pest control. Many are innocent infant wildlife who suffer greatly, and the Center encourages humane alternatives to help prevent this suffering.
June 3, 2013
Cape Wildlife Center Earns Accreditation from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries is honored to announce that Cape Wildlife Center has achieved GFAS Accreditation. The center is operated by The Fund for Animals, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States.
May 13, 2013
Orphaned Fishers Saved Just in Time
A trio of orphaned fishers, rarely seen in the wildlife rehabilitation community, is hand-reared at Cape Wildlife Center after their nest is destroyed.
December 14, 2012
Colorful Crossbill Finch Comes to Cape Wildlife Center
Students at the South Yarmouth, MA high school spotted the small, vividly colored bird flying inside their school halls. The bird was gently captured, then brought to Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable, MA for evaluation.
October 31, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Sweeps Rare Seabird to Cape Wildlife Center
Cape Wildlife Center staff stabilized the storm petrel overnight, then faced the challenge of keeping the bird in a restricted area for observation while providing a saltwater pool for comfort.
October 30, 2012
Hurricane Sandy: HSUS Assesses Animal Needs, Ready for Sustained Disaster Relief
Working with emergency response agencies, local animal shelters, and residents, The HSUS's Animal Rescue Team and social media team are there to help animals during and after Hurricane Sandy.
October 29, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Responds to Hurricane Sandy Impacts
As the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast are hit by severe storm conditions, staff from The Humane Society of the United States have been helping animals throughout the region.


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Annabelle is the one who is supposed to know how to "keep the peace" and represent what is known as "The Land of Mimicry" to the rest of the world. When she tries to cease her emotional torment by running from "her love", she isn't aware that she's still leaving footprints behind for another to find. Her home country forgot her when she left like many of the relatives in her dynasty, but now they're going to be guaranteed to remember her after she becomes the catalyst of one of the biggest tragedies in history. She may have lost her mind, but is there still anyone left to bring the poor Princess back to sanity?
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On "November 14, 2012", your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).
**with different date though.
I filed early November and have NOA1 date Nov.7th
To my understanding everyone in Vermont have been receiving this message lately. I have come to a possible conclusion.
either it is a MAJOR system error OR Vermont is messing up really bad and working on recent cases instead of the previous ones.. we are ALL very confused. I called USCIS and they first told me to expect an approval within the next few days, reading other posts I called again and was told " this just means we assigned an alien registration number" however many petitions receiving this message are getting approved. I know we should be expecting our NOA2 around April or may so I am SOOO confused. What is going on with Vermont? ANY one going through my same situation and have received an approval already?**if you filed early...
*and our case is not expedited I am not in the military so I am so confused.
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