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Guest organist Dr. Rudolf Zuiderveld will present a concert at Dordt College�s B.J. Haan Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m.
Zuiderveld is professor of music and an organist at both Illinois College and the First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Ill. He has an Artium Baccalaureus degree from Calvin College (Michigan), a Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in organ performance and pedagogy from the University of Iowa.
Zuiderveld has taught music at Dordt College, Southwest State University (Minnesota) and Illinois College ( Jacksonville). In addition to recitals at colleges, universities and churches in the U.S., Dr. Zuiderveld has performed for and spoken to conventions of the Organ Historical Society and the Hymn Society of America. In recent years he has studied and performed music by Dutch composers, some of which will be presented on the evening�s program.
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The Ethiopian Air Lines Saga By Berhane Kidane
Since its inception, the Ethiopian Air Lines has been the pride of all Ethiopians. The Ethiopian Airlines is one of the best Air Lines in the world. Its employees do not just consider their job as a place where they only get paychecks. They take enormous pride and consider the airlines as their own. This has been the long history of the Ethiopian Airlines. In 1991, when the TPLF took power, there were speculations about the future of the airlines. In fact, some suggested that the TPLF was thinking of handing over the airlines to the EPLF; it was also speculated that the regime was going to merge the airlines with Djibouti, Sudan, and Eritrean airlines. During that period, Eritrea did not have its own airlines. Regardless however, the speculation continued. When Seye Abraha was the chairman of the Board, he took measures that angered several employees at the airlines. When the employees complained about the change that was taking place at the airlines, he reportedly said that "I will be happy to fire every one of you and replace you with foreign workers." As the foremer employee of the airlines, I can tell you that I have never witnessed any one as bully as Seye Abraha in the airlines. That was then.
Since the TPLF took power, the major change in the Ethiopian airlines was the logo. The Lion that gave the plane its grace has been removed and we only have the Ethiopian flag on our planes; in addition, the written word where it said Ethiopian Air Lines is removed and replaced by "Ethiopian". These are may be cosmetic changes that did not affect the operation of the airlines. Since I was a former employee, I still consider the airlines as part of my family. I take pride not only as a citizen but also as someone who contributed something for its growth. Because of my attachment with the airlines, I always seek to know what is going on in the airlines. I have good friends who are still working there. By measuring their "temperature," I know the health of the airlines. When Mr. Girma Wakie was the CEO, I seldom hear complaints. Mr. Girma was appreciated by labor as well as the management. The former Ethiopian Airlines Trade Union Chairman described Mr. Girma as the "modern father" of the airlines. Mr. Girma cared only about the employees' ability to perform. He never cared about anyone's ethnicity or political affiliations. I believe it was the "Reporter" newspaper that wrote few years ago stating the only government institution that has not become the political wing of the ruling party was the Ethiopian Airlines. That was true then, but that truth does not hold water today.
After Mr. Girma retired from the airlines in 2011, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) became the CEO. Whether it was by merit or by political affiliation that the former COO is elevated to be the CEO, this writer can't say. What is apparent however is that Mr. Girma was brought to the Ethiopian Airlines in 2003 from the Gulf Air; he was an outsider, and he was not affiliated with any political entity. He was given a free hand to do as he liked in conducting the airlines' business. He was well respected by the former Chairman of the Board, Mr. Seyoum Mesfin, as well as by Mr. Meles Zenawi. No one interfered in Mr. Girma's decision. Mr. Girma got down to business as soon as he took office. He worked with labor and management as a team. He did not alienate employees. He took his job at heart. He charted a new and bold plan. He hired the locally based Ernst and Young team to be his advisors. He devised a five year strategic plan which he followed to the letter: the strategy that he dubbed "Vision 2010" was launched in 2005. He listened to the complaint of his employees and raised their salary by 40/%.
Even before Vision 2010 was implemented, the airlines grew by about 20/% in 2004 alone. This was an impressive start, and a spring board for the five year plan that Mr. Girma devised. Although the initial deal was for Mr. Girma to work as the CEO of the airlines for five years, his contract was extended and he led the airlines for more than seven years. By the time he retired from the Ethiopian airlines, the Ethiopian airlines became the second largest airlines in Africa. The airlines profit grew from 269 million Birr to more than 1.3 billion Birr. The number of passengers has tripled under Mr. Girma. He changed the dynamic between labor and management, the employees and the country took enormous pride. Under Mr. Girma, the Ethiopian Airlines began flying to North America. I believe, one of the advantages for the success of Mr. Girma was that he was a professional and cared little about politics. Any one at the Ethiopian airlines would tell you, Mr. Girma did not tolerate any attempt to make the airlines a political hub by any party. Although some TPLF leaders like Sibhat Nega were not happy, politics had no place at the airlines during the tenure of Mr. Girma.
This however is not true now. The political and management culture at the airlines has changed. When Mr. Tewolde took office, instead of building on what Mr. Girma left him, he picked a fight with the airlines trade union. He angered employees by violating the collective agreement; threats and intimidation became mode of operands in the airlines. Within a month after taking his position, Mr. Tewolde prevented Technicians from leaving the country, he angered the cabin crew by changing their pays. Leaders of the Trade Union were threatened. In fact, the chairman of the trade union fled the country fearing for his life six month after Mr. Tewolde became the CEO. The new chairman and the leaders of the trade union were threatened by the CEO and forced to sign a collective agreement that harmed the employees. TPLF/EPRDF cadres found an open filed to recruit members from the airlines with threats and intimidations. Mr. Tewolde demanded that employees work one day a week for free. Employees will tell you that you are not even allowed to stand in a group in the airlines compound. Witnesses have been seen employees taken by security officers from cafeteria, employees lounge room, and employees club. Ethiopian Airlines employees are leaving the institution in alarming rates. Some are leaving not only the airlines also the country fearing for their lives.
Recently, an employee who fled to Kenya told me that the former first lady, Azeb Mesfin, is playing a significant role in the airlines. By law, the cargo and ground operation in Ethiopia has to be conducted only by the Ethiopian Airlines. Recently however, a company called International Cargo Service (ICAS) has taken the ground handing and cargo service at Ethiopian airports. The employees who saw the business shift from the Ethiopian airlines to ICAS complained to the CEO. Instead of investigating how that was possible and stopping ICAS's operation, the CEO lambasted the employees. Some reports indicate ICAS is owned by Sheik Mohammed Alamudi and that Azeb Mesfin is a partner in this operation. It is not clear whether Azeb is a partner as an individual or as a Chairwoman of EFFORT. In Less than two years since taking over the airlines, Mr. Tewolde has managed to alienate the union, none union employees, and some in the management. Employees will tell you that moral is low; and employees are frustrated with the management style of the CEO. It is not by accident that Addisu Legesse was appointed to be the Chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Board when Mr. Tewolde became the CEO. Addisu cannot challenge the TPLF in any capacity.
It is not clear what the future of the Ethiopian Airlines is going to be. What is clear however, the CEO's political affiliation with the ruling party is having a profound effect in the operation of the airlines. Employees who do not support the ruling party and who refused to join the EPRDF are living in fear. Any statement an employee makes could be interpreted as anti government statement and could be used against the employee. No one knows how the power of Azeb Mesfin is going to be curtailed or contained as a result of Meles Zenawi's death. Like most Ethiopian civil servants, the Ethiopian Airlines employees are under assault. The pressure either to be a member of the ruling party or to quit their jobs is mounting. Is there a plan to control the Ethiopian Airlines by the ruling party? The answer seem to be yes. Anyone would tell you that the face of the airlines is changing fast. Instead of merit, ethnic or political affiliation is the one that get you a job at the Ethiopian airlines under Mr. Tewolde. I hate to inject ethnic politics, but the fact is the airlines is hiring more Tigryans now than at any time in its history; not just Tigryans, but Tigryans loyal to the ruling party. As one employee said to me, it seems the TPLF shadow is hovering everywhere over every aspect of the Ethiopian airlines operation.
What is sad is, the Ethiopian airlines spends thousands of Birr to train an employee. It is after months of rigorous training and well designed education that one becomes a permanent employee of the airlines. In fact, the expense to train and educate an employee is so outrageous, if you quit your job from the airlines, you are required to pay the money for your training and education. Now, the well trained employees are leaving the airlines because the airlines management implicitly or explicitly has made it difficult to do their jobs. It seems that unless you become a loyal member or supporter of the ruling party, you have no place in Ethiopia now days. Is the trend going to change because of the new prime minister? It is unlikely. So far, the new PM has shown he will stay the course. I hope that the management at the Ethiopian airlines will open its eyes and see the damage that it is doing not only to the airlines but also to the country. The CEO has laid out his vision as we all have read on various news accounts; the Ethiopian Airlines has purchased new cargo and passenger planes. This is all good; however, the CEO vision will not materialize unless he relied on professionals to do the job. Unless the CEO changes his hat from TPLF operative to the one that makes him the CEO of the airlines, the saga of the Ethiopian airlines would be a sad one instead of pride. It is time for the Chairman of the Board, the PM, and other responsible parties to see what is going on in the Ethiopian airlines and rectify the problem.


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This is an Excellent gravy recipe that is good with ham, turkey, over mashed potatos, stuffing, etc. My family absolutely loves it! We have made it every holiday dinner for the past 13 years!
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- 3 Cups Ham juice
- 6 tbsp. corn starch
- 2 Cups cold water
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Pineapple Juice
- After roasting your favorite whole ham, drain off excess juice into a large sauce pan. In a separate bowl, mix corn starch and cold water, adding water in very small amounts as you mix thoroughly until smooth. (Warning: if you mix too much water into the corn starch at one time, you will get lumpy gravy thickener, resulting in the need to start this step over again as these lumps will NOT go away if you continue). Add pineapple juice and brown sugar to the ham juice and begin heating over medium- high heat. Stir SMOOTH corn starch/water mixture into ham juice stirring constantly. Gravy will thicken as it is heated. You should not need any additional seasoning.


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What's on the Grill #202: Pork Stuffed Peppers
The alternate title for this post should really be Refrigerator Dash 2011. Whenever I am in a rush to eat at home, I would rather go out and buy "junk" versus having "junk", at home, on hand. I refuse to have the kitchen chock full of processed and "ready made" foods, all of which would survive forever, as most likely have half-lifes longer than most periodic elements. Sure, I will scoff down chicken wings, nachos and fried poppers with the next guy, but when it comes to eating at home, I need to make something, and it can't come from a box.
In order to fill this odd requirement of mine, I keep a number of things in the freezer. No, a frozen pizza certainly isn't one of them, but pulled pork is.
Leftover pulled pork is so great to have on hand. You can heat it up in a bowl, top it on a pizza, make a sandwich, or stuff it in some peppers like I did.
For only two peppers, take about 2 cups of pulled pork and if it's frozen, defrost it. Mix in 1/2 cup of black beans, 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and 1/3 cup of BBQ sauce (or more if you like your sauce).
Lop of the top of the peppers and clean out the core. Stuff the peppers with the porktabulous filling and preheat your grill to indirect medium.
If the pepper has an irregular bottom (i.e. one that will not stand up without assistance) make an aluminum foil ring to wrap around the base and give it stability.
Grill with the lid down for about 30 minutes, serve and eat.
Peppers can be filled with anything and pulled pork is just one more thing to cram in. If anything, this meal reminds me to smoke more pork so I always have a constant supply on hand.
Oh, I almost forgot. The beer of the evening was Stone's Double Bastard. This is one powerhouse of a beer...and that's not taking into account it's 11% plus ABV.
Oddly enough, I wanted something sessionable and then ended up with this. Oh well, two pork stuffed peppers and a Double Bastard later, I was a happy, content man and "junk" free man who never left the house.


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Fade to Black (video game)
|Fade to Black
Cover art drawn by Jean Giraud
|Delphine Software International
|Electronic Arts
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Fade to Black is an action-adventure game developed by Delphine Software International and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to the 1992 video game Flashback. The game was released for DOS and PlayStation; planned Nintendo 64 and Sega Saturn versions were cancelled.
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The game is displayed in full gouraud shaded 3D for DOS and fully textured 3D for the PlayStation. It features an over-the-shoulder viewpoint, with almost no platform sequences. The style of the game is action-adventure.
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The main protagonist is Conrad Hart who, in Flashback, destroyed the planet of hostile aliens called the Morphs and went into suspended animation in a spaceship that floats aimlessly through outer space. In the year 2190 (50 years later), he is found by the Morphs and imprisoned in the Lunar prison of New Alcatraz. There, he is rescued by a man who introduces himself as John O'Conner, who tells him that the Morphs beat him to Conrad's ship, and leaves Conrad a few items "of interest" (a PDA and a handgun), before destroying the camera. On the PDA is a message that's from John, who tells Conrad to sneak around the base. Mandragore agents left a radar-scrambler there. Conrad soon makes it to John's ship. As they blast off, Morph ships start attacking them. They teleport to Mandragore base Shadow just as the ship is destroyed.
They meet Sarah Smith, the leader of the Mandragore resistance. Later, in a meeting with Mandragore commander Hank, she tells Conrad that while he was in suspended animation the Morphs attacked Earth with superior forces, which made the governments surrender. The Mandragore has far fewer people, but they refuse to give up. Agents then call Sarah and tell her that they have found the location of Professor Bergstein: Morph asteroid base D321. Sarah sends Conrad and John there to rescue him. Conrad eventually finds Bergstein, who tells him that the base must be destroyed because it contains the Morph's new mind-manipulating weapon. He gives him a datacube (similar to the holocube that is in Flashback), which he explains contains a virus that he programmed in. The virus will blow up the base when the datacube is connected to the core. They connect the virus to the core and escape the base with John as it blows up, along with the asteroid itself.
Conrad is then sent to Pluto, where he meets Ageer. He tells Ageer about his previous adventures. Ageer tells Conrad that he and his people, an ancient alien race, want to join the Mandragore and can lead them to victory. Soon, Ageer tells Conrad that he must find the oracle. Conrad travels to Easter Island. Ageer then tells Conrad that the oracle will lead him to the pyramid. As he travels, the Super Morph arrives to kill Conrad, who finds a glass eyeball that he gives to a hand creature that then gives him the oracle. The oracle does lead Conrad to the pyramid, which Ageer uses to give the history of the Ancients to Conrad:
The Ancients live in peace until the Morphs arrive. The Ancients think that they come in peace and they welcome them. However, the Morphs attack the ancients. The Ancients put their souls in the pyramid, which is then captured by the Morphs.
As Conrad starts returning to his ship, he sees John telling Master Brain that their plan has become a success; with his identity, he has managed to infiltrate Shadow and put in an active detonation device. Master Brain tells John that someone is spying on them. John looks back, sees Conrad, and then transforms into his true identity: the Super Morph. Conrad quickly takes the pyramid and returns to Shadow, which is then attacked by the Morphs. Conrad fights his way through the Morphs as agents get killed. Conrad gets a key from a rescued soldier, which gives him access to the command room, where Conrad meets Hank. He tells Conrad that Sarah can give him the code to disable the detonation device, but she has been taken hostage by a Morph. Conrad gets to the floor and saves Sarah, who then gives him the code and teleports away.
After Conrad disables the device, Ageer and Hank enter the command room as Sarah explains their new plan. The Ancients have given the Mandragore the ability to know where the central Master Brain is on Easter Island. She and Conrad will teleport there and destroy it. As they arrive, they separate. Conrad eventually teleports to the central Master Brain and throws the oracle in front of it. As he then teleports away, the oracle disappears and leaves behind the pyramid, which now contains the souls of the Ancients. The Ancients then fight the central Master Brain. The Ancients sacrifice themselves in order to destroy the central Master Brain. As Conrad flees Easter Island, it starts exploding, and the Super Morph gives chase. From here there are two endings:
- If Conrad reunites with Sarah and goes to the ship, they enter it and Sarah begins starting its engines. The Super Morph attempts to attack, but Sarah pulls down on a control stick, directing the jet blast of one of the engines upon the Super Morph, killing it. Sarah then skillfully pilots the ship off Easter Island just as it explodes. As the ship rendezvous with a fleet of other vessels, Hank, on behalf of the Mandragore, transmits his congratulations and appreciation to Conrad on his efforts in destroying the Morphs. As Sarah pilots the ship into hyperdrive back to Shadow headquarters, a voice-over of Conrad is heard explaining that he was no longer alone. He speaks of the ships behind him, consisting of people on their way to Earth in a homecoming upon the defeat of the Morph menace after many decades of trying exile. Conrad, confidently declaring that no one would ever be alone again, anxiously rejoins his comrades of the Mandragore at Shadow headquarters.
- If Conrad gets to the ship alone, then he does the exact things that Sarah does in the other ending, including killing the Super Morph. However, he must fly off of Easter Island on his own. He successfully does just as Easter Island explodes. Hank seems unaware of Sarah's death as he does not mention it when he transmits his congratulations to Conrad. Although ships are converging on Earth and the Morphs have been destroyed, Conrad's future relationship with the Mandragore is left unknown.
The idea of doing a 3D sequel to Flashback started in 1993.[1] The game was originally announced under the title "Crossfire".[2]
Conrad's animations were created using motion capture.[2]
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The PlayStation version was a bestseller in the UK,[5] and sold enough copies to go Platinum.
Fade to Black received a moderately positive critical response.[6] Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the PlayStation version their "Game of the Month" award.[3] Reviewers generally criticized the game's steep difficulty[3][4][7] and blocky polygon models,[3][7] but praised the background graphics and animations,[3][7] and generally concluded that the game's close blend of action and puzzling in a 3D environment was a success.[3][4][7]
Cancelled sequel[edit]
Flashback Legend was an unfinished second sequel of Flashback. It was in co-development by Delphine Software International and Adeline Software International for a planned release in 2003. As opposed to Fade to Black, it was going to be a 2D side-scroller game, like Flashback, but without non-scrolling areas. It was targeted exclusively for the Game Boy Advance.[8] The game was cancelled when Delphine went bankrupt and ceased operations in the end of 2002. However, a prototype ROM, dated 21 June 2002, was leaked and spread over the Internet at some point. It features all 16 levels with minor glitches and one music track, which is a compressed tune from Fade to Black. Despite multi-language options, the beta can only be played in French with an English pause menu, can be played in English via patch.[8]
- ^ "Caught in the Crossfire". Next Generation. Imagine Media (6): 63. June 1995.
- ^ a b "Crossfire". Next Generation. Imagine Media (6): 59–62. June 1995.
- ^ a b c d e f "Review Crew: Fade to Black". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Ziff Davis (84): 22. July 1996.
- ^ a b c "Knockout". Next Generation. Imagine Media (21): 148. September 1996.
- ^ Gallup UK Playstation sales chart, September 1996, published in the Official UK PlayStation Magazine issue 10
- ^ Fade to Black at GameRankings
- ^ a b c d "ProReview: Fade to Black". GamePro. IDG (96): 66. September 1996.
- ^ a b Flashback Legends at Unseen64
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Guitars, amps, effects
See what I'm using on the road and in the studio. Anything I still own will make it's way onto the page. Pedalboards and effects are always a work in progress so this will change from time to time.
Based on the Thomas Merton Prayer, For All My Days was written by Stu G & Matt Maher. Special guests are David Leonard form All Sons & Daughters and The Ember Days. Recorded by Paul Moak.


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John Britton, with Office of River Protection contractor Washington River Protection Solutions, explains the Hanford tank waste program to Western Washington University students in a recent tour of the Hanford site.
RICHLAND, Wash. – It is harvest season for cherries, raspberries and rhubarb in Washington state. But employees at the Hanford site are helping grow the young minds of the nation's future science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workforce.
Visiting students and faculty from the Northwest and beyond have an opportunity to learn about the site's history, current cleanup mission and future cleanup activities. They can also see real-world applications of the material they learn about in class by touring projects and facilities where the methods, technologies, and science associated with their class curriculum are being used in Hanford's cleanup mission.
"Our class of toxicology and environmental journalism students have been working this quarter modeling and documenting contaminated site cleanups," said Rebekah Green, a Western Washington University instructor. "What better place to bring these students than Hanford, where they can see an ongoing cleanup process steeped in a complex social and technical context?"
Instructors and students have the opportunity to tour areas like the Cold Test Facility, Environmental Restoration Disposal Facility, Plutonium Finishing Plant, 200-West Area Groundwater Pump and Treat project and the popular B Reactor National Historic Landmark. The budding scholars are also exposed to career opportunities at DOE.
A class of Oregon State University students was the first to request a site visit in 2009. Since then, students from Washington State University, the University of Washington, Willamette University, Whitman College, Bellingham Technical College, Yakima Valley Community College, University of Idaho, University of Montana, Portland State University and Heritage University have all taken site tours.
Sometimes Hanford even takes the show on the road to the students. Employees have acted as guest lecturers at universities, high schools and middle schools through the Hanford Speakers Bureau since visiting Whitworth University in 2010.
Another EM site, the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action Project in Utah, is a popular destination for universities. Some students come from as far away as the United Kingdom to see the Moab project's 16-million-ton tailings pile, groundwater remediation system and other tour highlights.


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Risotto Milanese
Total Time
Prep 10 mins
Cook 45 mins
From "Italian Masterpiece", Good Food Magazine, September 1986. Whether served as a first course or main event, this creamy, warming rice dish is the ultimo comfort food!
Ingredients Nutrition
- 2⁄3 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon saffron thread (about 25)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium-large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 4 cups chicken broth, preferably homemade (or as needed)
- 2 cups italian short-grain rice (such as Arborio or Tesori)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1⁄4 cup freshly ground parmesan cheese
- Heat wine to simmering in small skillet and simmer 1 minute. Stir in saffron and remove from heat. Let stand.
- Heat 2 T. butter and the oil in large saucepan over low heat. When butter foams, stir in onion and cook until tender and golden, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pour broth into small saucepan. Heat until hot and keep hot over very low heat.
- Add rice to onion, increase heat to medium, and cook, stirirng constantly, until edges of grains are transparent, about 5 minutes.
- Pour enough broth into rice to cover by 1/4 inch. Adjusting heat to maintain a lively simmer (not steady boil), simmer, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed and you can see bottom of pan as you stir, about 5 minutes.
- Add more broth to cover rice by 1/4 inch and continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until liquid is absorbed. Repeat adding broth and simmering until rice is tender but still slightly girm at the center; it should take about 20 minutes from time first liquid is added. Season to taste and with salt and pepper halfway through cooking.
- Stir wine mixture into risotto. There should be enough liquid to make rice creamy; if not, add more broth. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 2 T. butter and the Parmesan. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot.
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Delicious. It would have been five stars... except I needed about 1/3 more liquid than it called for. (Fortunately I've learned to expect that and heated up more stock than the recipe said.)
Excellent recipe. I need at least 3 cups additional liquid. I used more stock and H20. It came out great. Thanks for posting.
We love risotto Milanese & this was perfect. Made for ZWT4. :)


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James Dougherty (police officer)
|James Dougherty
|James Edward Dougherty
April 12, 1921
Texas, U.S.
|August 15, 2005
(aged 84)
Marin, California
|Known for
|First husband of Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jeane Dougherty, née Mortenson) (m. 1942–1946)
|Cheryl Dougherty
Vivian Dougherty
Mary Dougherty
|Ethel Dougherty (mother) (deceased)
Edward Dougherty (father) (deceased)
James Dougherty (born April 12, 1921 – August 15, 2005) was an American policeman in the Los Angeles Police Apartment. He was Marilyn Monroe's first husband.
Early life[change | change source]
Dougherty was born in Texas. His parents were Ethel and Edward Dougherty. He was youngest of five children. His grandparents were immigrant from England and Ireland. When he was a child, he moved to Globe, Arizona with his parents.
He studied at Van Nuys High School and graduated in 1938 along with Jane Russell.
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At the age of 20 years, he met the unknown Norma Jeane Baker in 1942. She was his neighbor. She was only 16 years-old and they married in Los Angeles. After the wedding, he joined the navy. They separated in 1946. He told the Sun-Journal in 1997, that he was in love with a small town girl, not in a actress. Until Monroe died in 1962, he followed the career of his ex-wife.
In 1947, he married Patricia Scoman. They have three daughters Cheryl Ann Dougherty (born 1947), Vivian Kathleen Dougherty (born 1950), and Maria Irene Dougherty (born 1952). Dougherty and Scoman separated in 1972.
His third wife was Rita Lambert. They married in 1974 and moved to her hometown in Maine. They were married until she died in 2003.
Death[change | change source]
At the age of 84 years, he died in August 2005 of leukemia.
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No not saying you are wrong..I was just curious your reasons
I had seen that question discussed many times on that site, and the general idea was that you could live on 2K a month but not the same kind of lifestyle you live here
I have heard many ex-pats that live there say you can live on a good bit less if you live very frugal
I.E No Air Con, Lots of dried Fish and rice.. No luxuries
Honestly I have no clue, but am looking into moving there
Biggest thing with living in the Phils is "where", if you want a condo/house in the cities then it will be spendy. Manila/Makati is as expensive living as being in the USA; housing and food for sure are right up there, and I hate the traffic...
We are looking at wintering in the Phils at some point, but if we get real serious we will have to find a place that is a little more relaxed without being out in the provinces. My wife is from Taguig and she owns land there, which is just outside of Makati and even that is way too busy for me.
I know a few couples that have lived there, both just came back to the states recently. One was working in the Phils so making it on $2000 was not what he was doing, he had a big house, housekeeper ++, the other is retired but wanted to come back to the states.


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Ham & Okra rollups
Total Time
Prep 10 mins
Cook 0 mins
I accidentally ate one of these thinking it was stuffed with a green olive because I wouldn't have touched "pickled okra" with a ten foot pole! Now i'm hooked on the stuff! This is a quick and easy finger food. The taste is awesome! Please let me know how you like it!!!!!!!!!
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 package sliced sandwich ham (the rectangular shaped)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 jar pickled okra
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature or soften in microwave.
- spread thin layer over 1 side of ham slice.
- Cut each end off okra slice.
- Lay okra slice over cream cheese at 1 end of ham slice.
- Roll up and refrigerate until firm enough to slice.
- Slice into 1/4" swirls.
- Lay flat on serving platter.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.
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These are so good and very pretty on a tray. We have always had the pickle rolls but never tried with pickled okra. So good and they look like little flowers on the tray! Thanks for giving us options when it comes to pickle rolls.
Very easy to make, has that super surprise taste and crunch! DH and I love okra period and the kids gobble them up. I love to see the look on people's faces when they ask "What's in this?" I tell them and their like..."What?" LOL. Whenever there is a gathering this is one of the most requested foods for me to bring ("Your bringing those Ham Rollup thingy's right?") Well this and my spinach dip :-) ...thanks for sharing!
PS...to Melindascrubbs...leave you ham in one piece, let your cream cheese get to room temp and roll it tight like Sushi. Then put them in the fridge for 15-20 minutes (covered) then take them out and cut them!
Simple and easy! My daughter who loves pickled okra just loved them.


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Shoes, Drinks, and All-Wheel-Drive
On June 1st, DC Shoes released what became a viral video of their sponsored rally racer, Ken Block, tearing through a Los Angeles wharf in a custom built Subaru WRX. After it blasts out of a warehouse, the modified rally car screeches around cinder blocks and between steel freight containers — narrowly missing every obstacle. Videos like this, with their raw camera angles and Matrix-like slow-motion, bring out the dare devil in all of us"¦ and offer a perfect opportunity for some well placed advertising and product placement. The big three brands in this video were DC Shoes, Subaru, and Monster Energy, whose graphics cake the exterior of the WRX. To digitally set the stage, several teaser videos were released in the weeks prior to the video's launch. Compete leveraged its proprietary databases of consumer web behavior to reveal how the combination of teaser videos and the actual video created a return on investment for all three brands based on changes in site traffic.
The automotive sections of DC Shoes' website saw immediate growth leading up to and during the week of the video's formal release, with a lag for the other brands (first chart). DC released the teaser videos the week of May 17th and their traffic grew 150%. When the video itself was released two weeks later, traffic grew another incredible near 250%. While the other sites' traffic was relatively flat during those two weeks, the Subaru pages saw enormous growth the week of June 7, coincident with viral exposure as evidenced by the video appearing on other sites. Supporting that the gains were associate with the video, the DC and WRX pages quickly lost momentum after the release week; the gains in traffic to the Subaru site overall traffic continued for another week, but some of that may be related to early interest in the 2010 Subaru Legacy Outback and Legacy, which were on dealers' lots in July.
Compete also measured the impact in terms of total weekly traffic measured as unique visitors (second chart). "Unique" means a person is counted only once in these data even if he/she visited the site more than once (this is relevant because people are likely to buy only one vehicle). Traffic results also show what appears to be a lagged impact from the timing of the lift in DC Shoes auto traffic and WRX page traffic. Based on volume change, DC Shows auto was the main beneficiary, with about 60,000 incremental unique visitors during the week of May 31 compared to the week prior. The WRX pages posted a week over week lift of nearly 50,000 unique visitors. The continued growth of traffic to the Subaru site overall (as noted above coincident with some early 2010 model launches) actually supports the hypothesis that the video drove WRX traffic specifically as page traffic for WRX (not significant changed for the 2010 model year) follows the DC Shows auto pattern and not the Subaru overall pattern.
This preliminary analysis indicates both the magnitude of the impact for DC Shoes and the lag effect for WRX, as well as what may have been a lesser effect for Monster Energy. There are several additional ways to further validate the impact:
- DC Shoes: Quantify the extent to which consumers that visited during the week of May 31 returned to the site in June or otherwise engaged with the brand (such as including "DC Shoes" in search queries and/or by visiting other pages on the DC Shoes site).
- Subaru: Evaluate whether the visitors during the week of June 7 were in-market auto shoppers (or became in-market shoppers) based on, for example, the extent to which they researched other models shortly before, during, or after the week of June 7.
- Monster Energy: Identify the extent to which the relatively small gain in the number of unique visitors was a function of other Monster Energy marketing (ad campaigns/sponsorships, etc.) overwhelming the impact of the DC Shoes placement.
- All: Measure the extent to which visitors to the sites were already demographically or behaviorally similar or whether the campaign created new connections that can be leveraged in the future.


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by Anton Shilov
Infineon Technologies AG, a provider of semiconductor solutions for mobile phones, and Nokia, the world's largest manufacturer of mobile phones and services, have announced a cooperation to develop advanced radio frequency (RF) transceiver solutions for long-term evolution (LTE, 4G) mobile networks.
Nokia and Infineon will work together to ensure that current and future generations of Nokia's licensable modem designs work seamlessly with Infineon's RF transceiver solutions, giving the industry access to complete modem solutions for HSPA (high speed packet access) through LTE (long term evolution) and beyond.
Facilitated by this cooperation, both companies will jointly drive the interface standardization for LTE-Advanced enabling data rates of up to 1Gb/s. Providing a validated system with an open interface will enable a fast roll out of new products and increase competition in the market for advanced modem chipsets.
The collaboration involves teams from both companies working on the architectural and system challenges to ensure seamless interoperability and compatibility. The fruits of this cooperation will be a verified technology reference platform.


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By Jaleco | Released: 1989
After releasing several games for the Atari 2600 and other computer-based consoles, famed Pitfall! programmer and designer David Crane abandoned his traditional Activision backing, formed Absolute Entertainment, and went on to create what has become known as one of the NES catalog's quirkiest games, A Boy and His Blob: Trouble in Blobolonia. What at first appeared to be an awkward platformer quickly revealed itself to be a true test of gaming mettle. The nameless Boy and his pet Blob would overcome obstacles, defeat enemies and progress through the game by way of using special Jellybeans that would allow the Blob to become different objects and perform different feats. Feeding the Blob flavored jellybeans from apple to vanilla caused the Blob to transform into everything from a car jack to an umbrella. The Boy was virtually helpless without his Blob and his stash of flavored Jellybeans, making this title an interesting mix of action-adventure and puzzle gameplay.
Because I was the kind of nerd that kept track of developer names, when I saw that the creator of Pitfall was behind Boy and His Blob, I was sold. Feeding jellybeans to Blobert to transform it into different items and it was fun just to experiment with, such as making a blow torch with a cinnamon bean and a rocket with a root beer bean.
- Levi Buchanan, IGN Wireless & Retro Editor


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Home List of Titles Design of a medium access control protocol for a WDMA/TDMA photonic ring network
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/44062
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- Title
- Design of a medium access control protocol for a WDMA/TDMA photonic ring network
- Author(s)
- Fransson, J.; Johansson, M.; Roughan, Matthew; Andrew, Lachlan L. H.; Summerfield, Mark A.
- Abstract
- We present a new medium access control protocol for a photonic ring network based on a combination of wavelength- and time-division multiple access. The protocol can achieve a maximum throughput in excess of 90%, though simulations of this protocol show that it has a practical limit of around 70% throughput. By comparison, the alternative proposed protocol, slotted ALOHA, has a maximum throughput of around 36%-almost half that of our protocol.
- Publication type
- Conference paper
- Source
- Proceedings of 'The bridge to global integration', the 1998 IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference (GLOBECOM 98), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 08-12 November 1998, Vol. 1, pp. 307-312
- Publication year
- 1998
- Keyword(s)
- Access protocols; Maximum throughput; Medium access control protocol; Network topology; Optical fibre networks; Simulations; Slotted ALOHA; Time division multiple access; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wavelength-division multiple access; WDM; WDMA/TDMA photonic ring network
- Publisher
- 9780780349841, 0780349849
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 1998 IEEE. Paper reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.
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LONDON– (27 November, 2007)–Total Blu-ray Disc movie sales across Europe have topped one million units, it was announced today by the Blu-ray Disc Association European Promotions Committee. Of the High Definition movie discs bought by consumers year-to-date in Europe, 73% were in the Blu-ray Disc format and 27% were HD DVD, according to sales data provided by Media Control Gfk International.*
The only High Definition packaged media universally supported by the film, music, gaming and computer industries, BD is the #1 selling High Definition packaged media. The one million sales figure relates to movies: if BD game disc production is added into the equation then total number of discs produced for sale in Europe already exceeds 21 million units. The so-called'PlayStation effect' is important since it is creating major economies of scale and makes BD disc replication cost effective.
Blu-ray Disc movie sales experienced their highest weekly sales since the inception of the format, in week 44, topping 66,000 units. * This is due to the launch of new release titles such as 300, Spider-Man 3, Die Hard 4.0 and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End releasing in some markets.
"This is an important milestone for Blu-ray Disc in Europe and proves once again that whenever consumers have the choice they decide overwhelmingly in favour of BD," stated Frank Simonis, Chairman of the Blu-ray Disc European Promotions Committee."Early indicators show that the Christmas holiday season will be exceptionally good for Blu-ray Disc across all categories from packaged media to standalone players and BD capable games consoles."
Blu-ray Disc has become the first High Definition movie format to sell more than one million discs in Europe, with Blu-ray Disc's sales lead over the rival HD DVD format increasing each month since the PS3's release in March, outselling HD DVD by 2:1 YTD and 3:1 since the launch of the PS3.
The launch of the PS3 in March was seen as a turning point for the Blu-ray Disc format across Europe, with weekly movie sales of Blu-ray Disc titles averaging between two- and five-times the amount of HD DVD sales week over week.*
The best selling Blu-ray titles year-to-date are 300– the number one selling title in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Benelux and Sweden and Casino Royale - the number one selling title in UK and Ireland.
News of the 1 millionth Blu-ray Disc sale in Europe was met with pleasure in many of the leading Hollywood studios. Bob Chapek, Worldwide President, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment believes that this news is the prelude for an exponential growth period in BD sales.
"Blu-ray will inevitably prevail because Blu-ray delivers what consumers want: True High Definition picture without compromise, the best sound quality, the best choice in content, the most in special features, and of course the most disc storage capacity. No tradeoffs. No compromises," commented Chapek.
Notes to Editors:
Blu-ray Disc is a next generation optical disc format developed for High Definition video and high-capacity software applications. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to 25 gigabytes of data and a dual-layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to 50 gigabytes of data. This greater storage capacity enables the Blu-ray
Disc to store over six times the amount of content than is possible with current DVDs, and is particularly well-suited for High Definition feature films with extended levels of additional bonus and interactive material, as well as next generation computer games.
Also, Blu-ray Disc features the most advanced copy protection, player backward compatibility with the current DVD format, connectivity and advanced interactivity. Showcasing picture quality with six times the resolution of DVD and theatre quality"uncompressed" audio for the purest digital sound, the cutting-edge discs also feature enhanced and integrated menus, games, High Definition bonus materials and Java-encoding for more dynamic and sophisticated interactivity.
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By Dan King - Newcastle United Club Reporter
Magpies youngster Shane Ferguson has pledged his international future to Northern Ireland - and insists his heart has always been with the Green and White Army.
On Tuesday, the Derry-born left-footer played in a 2-0 defeat to Serbia under-21s in Coleraine, despite recent speculation that he could change his allegiance to the Republic.
It was his seventh appearance for his country's under-21 side, while he has also represented the Ulstermen at under-19 level, but when he was not included in the senior squad to face Estonia for a Euro 2012 qualifier last month, talk of him chosing to represent Giovanni Trapattoni's Irish side intensified.
However, speaking to nufc.co.uk following his return to Tyneside, the 20-year-old has moved to reaffirm his commitment to Northern Ireland.
"A lot of stuff was said in the past with people thinking I was going to switch to the Republic of Ireland and in the summer I had a couple of options," he revealed. "I just wanted to take my time and think what I wanted to do, and a lot of people jumped the gun when I wasn't in one of the squads.
"But my heart is with Northern Ireland and always has been. I've represented them since I was a kid and I want to play for them for as long as I can. I played for the under-21s the other day. and I was happy to do that.
"It definitely wasn't a decision I wanted to rush into but a lot of people probably didn't see it that way. But I've shown everyone I want to play for Northern Ireland and that's not going to change.
"I've got family from the south but I just thought it was a good decision for me to stay with the country where I was born and raised."
Ferguson's willingness to link up with the under-21s was proof that the Magpies man has nailed his colours to the mast, and he said: "We lost 2-0 but we had a youngish team out. It was disappointing at the same time because you never want to lose matches, but it was good to see all the lads again."
A number of Northern Irish-born players. including Manchester United's Darron Gibson and Everton's Shane Duffy, have chosen to play for the Republic after winning caps at underage level for the north.
In Ferguson's case, he already has one full cap, which came against Italy in June 2009, but as it came in a friendly, he would still have been able to switch.
But he is keen to win more caps for Northern Ireland - whose manager, Nigel Worthington, stepped down following their failure to qualify for the European Championships - over the next few months.
"That's what I want," he said. "Whenever the new manager comes in, I'll just try to impress him as much as I can whenever he sees me play for my club at Newcastle.
"I'll have to keep working hard and just see what happens now."


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Ace Bubble Shooter HD
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"Best of the bubble shooter game ever!"
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"Highly addictive!"
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These are just few comments from the players who had played this most amazing bubble shooter game ever created.
Forget about the arrows, use your finger at will to shoot the bubbles! This highly addictive game not only offers "REAL" bubble shooting but also gives you much more strategies than traditional bubble shooter games by giving you multiple bubbles choices at the same time and allow you to store the bubbles. Try it out, it is FREE!
What's New in Version 1.4
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Great game BUT...
The only way to truly advance is to purchase power ups and the only way to get power ups is to either grind out the lower levels which are easier to get coins or spend an exorbitant amount of money to purchase them. Not cool...
This is fun and challenging didn't expect the update to change it so much. Kind of miss the old version but starting to love this one
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- Version: 1.4
- Size: 152 MB
- Languages: English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- Seller: CoolGig Studio LLC
- © CoolGig Studio LLC
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LOS ANGELES - Forty-eight years ago, songwriter Ross Bagdasarian was taking a drive through California's Yosemite National Park when a chipmunk scampered out in front of his car and stared him down in the way a matador might challenge a charging bull.
"My dad just fell out of the car laughing," Ross Bagdasarian Jr. recalled recently from his home in Santa Barbara.
It was the birth of a pop culture phenomenon known as Alvin and the Chipmunks. The three squeaky voiced cartoon rodents, and their father figure, "David Seville," would release "The Chipmunks Song" later that year and it would become one of the most popular recordings of 1958. TV series, movies and more than a dozen albums followed.
Almost 50 years later, the Chipmunks - Alvin and his brothers Simon and Theodore - are still singing - voiced now by Bagdasarian's son and his son's wife, Janice Karman.
They're also still driving the hapless Seville crazy, prompting him to scream out "ALVIN!" every few minutes.
With the release this week of the DVD of 1987's feature film, "The Chipmunk Adventure," Bagdasarian and Karman are also at work on a script for a new movie they hope will be ready in time to mark the Chipmunks' 50th birthday.
The couple, who continued the legacy after the elder Bagdasarian's death in 1972, said they aren't surprised there is still an audience for the Chipmunks.
They strike a chord with siblings, children and parents who may fight "but at the end of the day" find they still love each other, said Karman.
There's also something about those voices, created by recording Bagdasarian's and Karman's voices on analog tape, then speeding it up. They tried switching to digital recording in recent years, Bagdasarian said, but it just didn't sound the same.
"I remember growing up watching those Charlie Brown specials over the years," Bagdasarian said of the TV cartoons based on the "Peanuts" comic strip.
"Over the years, the characters' voices changed, and I remember thinking, 'That's not right. That's not Charlie Brown.' It really bothered me. So we've tried over the years to keep the voices the same."
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I remember hearing this album once a couple months back then. Found it very boring and not so inspired though =/
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Tears against your smile is strong song, brilliant performance from Michael Kiske (please come back to metal full time)
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Just checked their myspace, listened to "Tears Against Your Smile" and "Robin Hood" and knew, this band wins it by cheesy me
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Seems i am misunderstand...i wanted to say the "cheesy me" like it i really dont have any problems with it
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Haha, Trick or Treat is me and my friend's current "laugh-our-asses-off" band.
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We have a few of those... it started with a band called Timeless Miracle (really good, actually) and then a friend just tried to find the cheesiest stuff possible and he came out with all kinds of insane Japanese bands and whatever... just... the ultimate cheese. If he see's this, I'm sure he'll name a few bands.


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One version of the device, which won't go on sale until sometime in the fall, is .33 inches (9.3 millimeters) thick and works on the Windows RT operating system. It comes with a stand to hold it upright and a touch keyboard cover that snaps on using magnets. The device weighs less than 1.5 pounds (680 grams) and will cost about as much as other tablet computers.
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Microsoft's broadside against the iPad is a dramatic step to ensure that its Windows software plays a major role in the increasingly important mobile computing market.
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June 15, 2010
Party Punch
As I've mentioned before Banana Punch was a big thing when I was growing up for parties, showers, etc. I wanted to make some for Lex's birthday party (Which ended up being canceled, but that's another story!) but I wanted to make it a bit simpler overall and have less volume, yet a more concentrated punch base that would take up less room in the fridge/freezer and this really fit the bill!
Overall I ended up liking this more than the original Banana punch! I love when that happens! Just remember to mix this up at least 24 hours before you need it since you have to freeze part of the mixture.
Let's get started!
What You'll Need:
2 - 12 ounces cans of frozen orange juice (Note: A variety without high fructose corn syrup.)
2 - 12 ounce cans of frozen pineapple juice (Note: Ditto on the note above.)
2 - 12 ounce cans of a frozen pineapple, orange, banana blend (Note: Did I mention no HFCS?)
1 - 64 ounce bottle of apple juice (Note: Look for a variety that is just juice.)
4 cups of organic cane sugar
The juice of 4 lemons
Ginger ale (Note: It is possible to find varieties of ginger ale with no HFCS too.)
First you need two very large bowls. I like to use gallon glass bowls.
In each bowl add 1 can of frozen orange juice, pineapple juice and a pineapple, orange, banana blend. Next add 1/2 of the bottle of apple juice, along with sugar and the juice of 2 lemons to each bowl. Stir to mix.
When both bowls are mixed add the mixture from 1 bowl to a pitcher and place in the fridge. Divide the mixture from the other bowl into two equally sized containers and freeze until solid. (At least 24 hours.)
When ready to make the punch pour 1/2 of the mixture from the pitcher, with one container of the frozen mixture into a punch bowl. Cover with ginger ale and stir to mix. Serve immediately. Repeat as needed.
You can keep adding ginger ale to the original pour into the bowl until it becomes unfruity and then add the second round of liquid/frozen mixture.
Notes: You can use a mixture of other juice if you like, but I really like this mixture best. Crushed frozen strawberries would be good. And I have it on very good authority that the addition of a little rum to this sort of mixture makes a very nice adult treat! ;oP
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One of our favorite pastimes here at Cracked is sucking the mystery out of life like the cream out of a Twinkie, leaving only the bland, dry sponge cake of reality behind. To that end, we've decided to list the often mundane solutions to some of the world's most enduring mysteries, and once again, you're welcome.
Note: As much as we like to act like we have all the answers, the truth is that we're probably even more freaked out by this weird-ass world than you are. After all, we've dedicated a sizeable portion of our site just to pointing out things that no one has been able to figure out yet.
But the weirdest thing that we haven't figured out is, ironically, what we haven't yet figured out. This Cracked Classic is about the misconceptions we have about what's actually mysterious. Are you still with us? What we're saying is that things you think of as simple mundanities are more likely to be mysteries than the things you think of as mysteries. Do you follow? There's nothing strange about Amelia Earhart and Atlantis -- that's our point. -Cracked
6Amelia Earhart
The disappearance of Amelia Earhart is probably the most well-known mystery in the world that doesn't involve Tom Hanks looking for clues in old paintings. In 1936, Earhart planned to reserve herself a page in the record books by flying around the world; a 29,000-mile journey. On the last 7,000-mile leg of her second attempt in 1937, she disappeared after giving her last radio transmission. The transmission was not anything helpful like, "I'm going to try to just fly through this mountain. I saw it in a cartoon once."
More has been speculated about her disappearance than has probably been written about her life. One of the more epic theories is that Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, went down over part of the Japanese Empire and were captured, interrogated as spies and executed. Some assert that she was actually a spy for President Roosevelt, and that she secretly lived to the end of her days in New Jersey. Still others, with less imagination, think that she deliberately flew her plane into the Pacific because fuck it.
Maybe her gigantic head popped at high altitude.
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Remarkably, we've pretty much had the Earhart mystery solved ever since partial remains were found on an island... in 1940. That's right, 70 years ago. Only four years after she vanished.
To be fair, half of the bones were carried away by giant crabs, and the rest have since been lost because nobody thought it was important or even curious that a skeleton should turn up on an island just southeast of where Amelia freaking Earhart was going. Neither did it strike a chord that the remains turned out to be those of a white woman with Earhart's measurements, or that they were found alongside a pocket knife, a broken cosmetics jar, a piece of glass from an airplane windshield and the same exact type of navigational system Earhart had been using. It's inconclusive, dammit!
The truth is out there. And we won't rest until we find it, or we get too drunk to remember how to spell "Eaerhurt."
Even though all of this evidence is circumstantial, it's a freaking slam-dunk compared to what we have been forced to swallow from conspiracy theorists, who rank Earhart's disappearance right up there with the mystery of the Mary Celeste.
Which reminds us...
5The Ghost Ship Mary Celeste
In 1872, the ship was spotted off the Azores in the Atlantic completely intact and undisturbed, aside from its missing crew. Not a single person, alive or dead or undead, could be found, despite everyone's personal belongings still sitting undisturbed where they had been left. Even little things like valuables and piano music were right where they should have been. It was as if its crew had simply evaporated.
The strange case of the disappearing crew of the merchant ship Mary Celeste is not only the most famous maritime mystery in history, it is the episode which served as midwife to the Bermuda Triangle hysteria.
We are through the looking glass here, people.
So how did everyone just vanish? Ghosts? Aliens? Sea monsters? Dimensional vortex? According to the History Channel, yes. After all, the case has proven a tough one to crack. All the ship's papers were missing, but the logbook was still safe and sound. Piracy is unlikely since there were no signs of a struggle and no booty missing. The main hatch was sealed, and there were no storms or time/space disruptions reported in the area.
Reports of elevated Old One activity remain unconfirmed.
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Scientists now point to the one baffling clue that the ship left us with: Of its cargo of 1,701 barrels of alcohol, nine were empty. We know what you're thinking: The crew threw their captain overboard so that they could get drunk off raw alcohol and take the lifeboat out for a joyride, which went splendidly until they crashed it into a whale. Sounds like one hell of an interesting weekend, but the truth is actually a billion times more awesome.
You all ready for this?
The single greatest maritime mystery in history is now believed to have been the subject of one of the most incredible explosions in the history of alcohol. Dr. Andrea Sella, a professor of chemistry at University College London, created a replica of the Mary Celeste's hold back in 2006 just so he could find a MacGyverish way to blow it up without leaving a single sign of a fire. He simulated a leak of the ship's nine barrels of alcohol and found that once the vapor was ignited, say by a pipe or a spark, it created a "pressure-wave type of explosion... There was a spectacular wave of flame but, behind it, was relatively cool air. No soot was left behind and there was no burning or scorching."
Dr. Andrea Sella.
That's right, the Mary Celeste was likely subject to a freaky ghost explosion powerful enough to blow open all the hatches, but ultimately leave everyone and everything on the boat completely unharmed. The crew, however, would have experienced a freakout akin to when the Nazis opened the Ark of the Covenant.
It appears the missing crew were so utterly horrified that they piled into the ship's lifeboat without any useful things like food or water, eventually sinking or dying of thirst and exposure. Yes, the Mary Celeste would have still looked perfectly fine as they sailed off into Death's open arms, but ask yourself: Would you have volunteered to go back onto that ship?


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'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' Trailer Kicks Ass And Eats Girl Scout Cookies
"It's G.I. Joe against Cobra the enemy, fighting to save the day! He never gives up, he's always there! Fighting for freedom over land and air!"
Sorry, if you really think you're going to be able to stop me from singing the "G.I. Joe" theme song all day long after the arrival of a brand new trailer late last night, you're horribly mistaken. That's right: there's an all-new "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" trailer today, clocking in at over two and a half minutes. Premiered by director Jon Chu at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, the new "G.I. Joe" trailer is once again proving that despite what you thought of "Rise of Cobra," this Dwayne Johnson-starring sequel is not something to be ignored.
Check it out in full after the jump!
Not too shabby, right? Let's go over what we learned: Cobra is replacing G.I. Joe thanks to undercover terrorist Zartan posing as the President of the United States; Duke and the majority of the Joes are presumably killed in action with only Roadblock, Lady Jaye and Flint left to fight on; elsewhere, Snake-Eyes is still a badass and engaging in the most ninja battles of all time; and legendary Joe Colton loves himself some girl scout cookies.
Did we miss something? Probably. Either way, say it with us now: "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" is going to kick ass over land and sea and air when it hits on June 29.
Now, where was I? Oh, that's right: "He'll never give up! He'll stay 'til the fight's won! G.I. Joe is theeeere!"
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BRIDGEPORT - The Bridgeport school teacher who was hit in the face with an ice ball earlier this year spoke to News 12 for the first time about the plea deal one of her students accepted for the attack.
A 15-year-old Central High School student accepted an 18-month sentence after striking geometry teacher Deborah Trumpower in her classroom with an ice ball made from snow in February.
Trumpower was taken to the hospital with a bloody eye and a concussion. The student was suspended and later expelled from the school.
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The teacher told News 12 that she would have considered dropping the charges against the teen if he had apologized for the attack. The state's attorney says that arrangement could not be reached.
"If he apologized to me and I felt he was sincere, I would have said, 'Okay, I accept your apology.' But from what I understand, he doesn't want to apologize to me," says Trumpower.
She says she is still experiencing pain in her face months after the attack.
"I'm hoping that the young man is rehabilitated. That he finds some sense of shame and he gains some honor," Trumpower tells News 12.
The teen's grandmother has spoken to News 12 in the past about the attack, but offered no comment about the sentencing.


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United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) is undoubtedly one of the more risky companies to invest in right now. However, the company does appear to be well-placed to ride a recovery, without too much downside financial risk.
It will come as no surprise when I say that the market for steel within the U.S. is in the doldrums. Cheaper imports from South America and China, as well as the falling prices of raw materials are just some of the factors that have worked against domestic producers during the last five years. Moreover, United States Steel's management has come out to say that they do not expect the steel market within the U.S. to stage a full recovery until 2015.
United States Steel focused on domestic market
United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X), as the name suggests is highly focused on the US domestic market for steel, with 22 production facilities within North America, 1 in Europe and 1 in Brazil.
Having said that, this lack of diversification has actually been beneficial for the company recently, as rising auto sales and increasing in activity within the housing market has brought demand back to the domestic steel market. This has allowed United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) to return to a cash flow positive position. In particular, for the first 6 months of this year, United States Steel had a free cash flow of $184 million excluding borrowings.
Additionally, over the last four quarters, United States Steel has been cash flow positive and reduced net debt by $688 million. The company has issued a token dividend of $0.05 per share since 2010, which has been covered at least twice by operating cash flow each quarter for the last four.
United States Steel's financial situation
The company's financial situation is robust. Current assets have covered current liabilities on average 1.5 times for each of the last four quarters and net debt currently stands at 27% of assets. Book value is worth $24.1 per share.
So, United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) is financially stable, trading below book value and still generating cash. Additionally, the company is well placed to ride out the economic recover within the U.S. That said, some investors could be put off the company by the fact that it is not profitable. Although, it is key to remember the effect of depreciation on the company's income statement, due to the large amount of capital stock the company owns.
A more accurate comparison would be against the company's peers on an EV/Revenue and EV/EBITDA measures. Surprisingly, on both metrics, United States Steel peers to be one the cheapest amongst its peers. On average, United States Steel's largest peers trade at an EV/Revenue multiple of 0.8 and EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.8. US' multiples stand at 0.3 and 5.8 respectively, indicating that the company trades at a 59% and 35% discount to its sector peers.
So overall United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) offers an interesting case for investment. On one hand, the company is financially stable, trading below book and cash generative. On the other hand, the company is active in a highly cyclical industry, which is still struggling to return to growth. However, having said all of that, the company's robust financial position and covered dividend lead me to believe that any patient investor willing to take the risk and ride out the recovery will be well rewarded.


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Welcome to the forum!
Yes, you're letting yourself worry about the future more than you should. I'm glad you're looking for support because as moms I think it's easy for us to get carried away with worry.
As long as you continue to discern, God will open your heart to His will. Keep your chin up & keep lifting your heart to Our Lady & she will give you the strength and means you need for whatever Christ is calling you to do.
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Cool little tip for high-end listings
Penetrating Affluent Markets
For those listing agents that deal with the affluent market segments in their area one thing consistently rings true no matter what area of the country you work in . . . high-end listings usually come through word of mouth. With every high end listing we get, we as real estate agents do almost as much to impress the client as we do to market the listing. This ensure that we are talked about among the circles of the elite. During the staging process, it is common to setup a decorative kiosk of relevant listing information and advertising materials. One effective additive to your display is an album of photographs showing the detail of property in every perspective i.e summer, winter, fall, early morning, late evening, etc.
Sound time consuming and expensive?
Not really. A service called ShutterFly.com will produce a quality, professional looking photo book for $13. The service targets gift giving families but can prove useful as a real estate marketing tool. With the service you upload the photos, tap out the descriptions and in a couple of days you have a quality document sure to impress. Exponentially increase the exposure by adding the website address to each page.
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