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The presidential election stolen from Mir Hossein Mousavi was not really an election at all. It was a sham, an elaborate beauty contest produced by the Islamist theocracy that holds the real power in Iran. The mullahs pick the candidates and the outcome.
In the past, city dwellers, the educated, and the young — in effect, the nation's majority — have boycotted these stage-managed affairs in order to protest their fundamental fraudulence.
Not this time.
With Iran punished by inflation, free speech severely restricted, women oppressed, and the gay population persecuted, a bogus contest turned out to be better than no election at all.
Hope, even under a brutal medieval-minded regime, can be a political aphrodisiac. But hope alone, as the Chinese students who sought reform in Tiananmen Square 20 years ago found out, is no match for armed forces. Whether the death toll in Iran will come to equal that of the Tiananmen massacre and its aftermath remains to be seen.
It took several weeks for those demonstrations to elicit international attention in 1989. And when it came, the world marveled at the power of the fax machine, which was the engine of mobilization in those days.
Today, as hundreds of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets, we are marveling at the new tools of social networking and political orchestration: Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter — especially Twitter. Under the right circumstances, 140 characters have turned out to be powerful indeed, aiding organizational efforts on the ground and helping to circumvent the iron wall that has kept out domestic and international press.
The median age of Iranians is 17 years old, so it should come as no surprise that impetus for political change has come from the youth. That younger generation is decidedly pro-Western — a counterpoint to those Republican critics who doubt the value of talking directly to Muslims over the heads of their leaders, and a validation of President Barack Obama's recent strategic trip to Islamic nations.
It is less clear, however, whether this younger generation is anti-nuclear. And if they are, in what numbers? Iran's nuclear-weapons program — which is being conducted despite the nation's earlier agreement to an international treaty banning such weapons — is more than a means for religious fanatics to realize their dream of destroying Israel. It is a manifestation of Iran's nationalist aspirations, a way to show the world that it, too, is a power with which to be reckoned. That is perhaps the greatest unspoken reason for the restraint Obama has shown in commenting on the turmoil.
Iranians would undoubtedly welcome a new president. But, given where the ultimate political power in Iran really resides, would Mousavi make much of a difference to the rest of the world?
Yoon to BRA: Drop deadIf Boston City Councilor and mayoral candidate Michael Flaherty won last week's round for taking an aggressive stance on public-school reform, then his colleague and fellow mayoral hopeful Sam Yoon wins the latest match for his proposal to abolish the Boston Redevelopment Authority and replace it with a City Department of Community Development and Planning.
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text: My name is Mark and I am from Concord, NC. I've owned several GM trucks over the years, but strayed (sorta) a couple of years ago and purchased a Hummer H3. It was fun for a while, but I missed the '04 Silverado Ext Cab that I traded. So, I went Saturday and bought a GREAT truck. It is a 2007 Black Silverado 1500 NBS Crew Cab. It is a LOADED LTZ w/ Z71 4x4. She only has 19K miles and still smell brand new inside! MAN, it sure is good to be back!! I have a picture in my signature. I will try to post some more when I get a chance. I look forward to visiting here often. I have always done all of my own upgrades and mods. I look forward to learning from everyone here and hope that I can contribute often!!

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Not by any means. Don't even mess around with anything but an AK Builder flat. They now have a flat that has the top rails bent and stepped down...just like the originals. Before Curtis came up with his new flats with this option you had to spend $250.00 + on an expensive jig to make a quality receiver out of a flat. Now anybody with basic tools can use this "poorman's jig" and patience to bend a beautiful flat. When i did my first build all i heard was " Buy an NDS". This was not what i wanted to hear. At first i had a heck of a time bending the upper rails. Now Curtis at AK Builder has worked his magic once again! Alot of guys are selling there old jigs to replace them with his new $150.00 jig which if you are going to do a couple of builds i suggest buying...especially if a buddy is going half with you. Buy Curtis' spot welder setup as this is the essential tool to making a quality receiver out of a flat. I used to drill holes in the flat and mig weld them shut. Crude but effective. I am on a short income...had to make things work with what i had. Prior warning though... if you build an AK yourself it becomes addicting!Quote:
Hello all,
I am new here 1st post and I know I am throwing this on the end of an old but still Germain thread. A buddy and I have decided to start with flat builds and have never been down this road before. I just bought my 1st HF spot welder and powder coating system. Is the "grasshopper" still considered a viable solution or has it been supplanted by still simpler/cheaper idea?
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For many of us growing up in the '70s and '80s, the magic of childhood was inextricably influenced by the artistic genius of Brian and Wendy Froud. The visionaries behind the enchanting imagery in such Jim Henson masterpieces as The Dark Crystal and Labryinth, the Frouds, both individually and as a creative team, have touched the subconscious of myth-pop culture with their unparalleled aesthetic.
Brian Froud's visual interpretations of the faerie realm has manifested in numerous books and licensed products, perhaps most notably the book Faeries, co-illustrated with Alan Lee. The book re-claimed faeries for the post-Victorian world and became a best-seller. Wendy Froud, a gifted sculptor, doll and puppet maker was a key contributor to the creation of Yoda (a fact that is continually marginalized by Star Wars fanboyz) Continue Reading "Book Review: Trolls by Brian and Wendy Froud" »


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Has OnRPG tried contacting the developers? I mean, if the game isn't being made, you might as well just delete this. Tell, me what's the point of having a section for absolutely nothing at all (except Off Topic)?
Also, we'd just end up with spam threads about "how do i playz teh dg?" or "***** be givin mah website nao!!!1!11oneone", or even "imma chargin mah shit on dragon gem's website!!".
Okay, those were made up, but you get my point.
My point is to delete the Dragon Gem section.


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Sarah Lenore plays "I Don't Know Why"
Sarah Lenore's style is bringing a new sound to music, with a refreshing mix of pop and country. Serious: as refreshing as an iced lemonaide on the back porch on a hot summer day.
Sometimes, and only sometimes... all the elements of a music video come together to make a hit. YES - Sarah Lenore is an Artist/Endorser for Voyage-Air Guitars. Hit material? Scroll down and check for yourself!
Today, she is finishing her new album with some of Nashville's best hit songwriters. Sarah is showing all of her talents on her upcoming record - not only with her unique and powerful voice, but also co-writing all of the songs.
Currently working with Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer Jose Luis Pagan, Jose has not only topped the Billboard charts, but has written and produced hits for Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Thalia, and many other successful artists around the world.
Sarah has been working hard on her latest record in Nashville, Los Angeles, and Miami, and she cannot wait to share this music with the world. Select industry people who got a 'sneak peek' of the record thought it was something totally powerful and fresh for the country market and for all music lovers to hear.
Sarah has released one song off the new record, entitled "Unfair." It is available on iTunes. Also, she has a BRAND NEW video and song up on youtube titled, "Don't Know Why" featuring her Voyage-Air Guitar.


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This game is a port based on the Pinball Dreams, Fantasies and Illusions trilogy first published for Commodore Amiga in the 1990s, a series that set off a company which became one of the largest in Europe, now owned by Electronic Arts; Digital Illusions CE - DICE.
Literally over a million copies of Pinball Dreams, Pinball Fantasies and Pinball Illusions were sold for most major gaming platforms making the series a true best-seller of its time.
Pinball Dreams features the four original tables from the Amiga release with remastered graphics and yet again comes with 100% of the original addictive game play.


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Haylie Wieden is typically brown haired and blue eyed and tall and skinny, she drives a monte carlo (black) and likes to do weird stuff all the time, she says whatever is on her mind at that moment , likes to do odd dances and likes fuzzy animals and likes to occasionally read about sex in magazines.
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The only thing with Barr is that I feel he is more of a 3-4 OLB. If we grabbed him, where does he really fit in a 4-3?
At Sam + at DE on passing downs.
Von Miller fits in fine in a 4-3.
No one was ragging on Beason. Even if Beason is signed long term, it doesn't behoove the Giants to rest on their laurels with their LB corps as they've done for this past decade.


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Saw this thread on The RPF by GKvfx this morning.
Random - Boba Fett Helmet - Found part?
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Saw this thread on The RPF by GKvfx this morning.
Random - Boba Fett Helmet - Found part?
hmmm...he could be onto something there! I remember someone saying that part of the helmet may be the front of a counter of some sort, it looked alot like that right there. If thats the right size...id want a casting of it! lol Thats the one part of my scratch build im really not thrilled with.
I'd hate to have to drive over to Apex and sort through their stuff again.
but, I may have to now.
Figured I may as well register here. As I mentioned in the RPF thread, I discovered the part in a bin over @ Apex yesterday. I have a Fett Helmet in my garage that I need to dig out and compare. But, as it seems to turn out with me, I probably have a casting of a recast off of a recast - so I don't know if I can trust the sizing. Is there a reference here that shows the rear of the helmet with a ruler on it? That would end the speculation real quick.
As for going out to Apex again, good luck finding another. Good luck finding a second of ANYTHING in that place. It was literally laying on top of some parts in a bin inside the place (not in the yard). It will be like finding a needle in a haystack.
Let's figure out if it is the real thing first......
Love this stuff... (sitting back watching) :)
After seeing some photos here and talking to some other people, I don't think this is IT. Close, but not IT.
Some additional measurements for those that want to see how close it is -
Width of the narrow slot - 20mm
Width of the wider slot - 32mm
Height of both slots - 9mm
Height of six slots - 88.5mm
Hope this helps. There are no markings on it, and no indication of what it was for. As I stated before, I didn't see any additional pieces where I saw this (either the same, or a variant).
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This test measures the level of diphtheria antibodies in your blood.
Diphtheria is a serious infectious disease caused by C. diphtheriae bacteria. Diphtheria affects the respiratory tract, causing symptoms such as sore throat, weakness, nausea, trouble swallowing, and painful skin lesions. Without effective treatment, diphtheria can be fatal.
Because of widespread vaccination, the disease is extremely rare in the U.S. The CDC recommends that all children be vaccinated against diphtheria with the DTaP vaccine, which also protects against tetanus and whooping cough. Because immunity can erode over time, the CDC also recommends that adolescents and adults get a booster shot every 10 years.
You may have this test to find out whether you have or are at risk for diphtheria.
Although the disease is rarely seen in the U.S. and other developed countries, you may be at risk if:
You are an adult and haven't had a diphtheria booster shot
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Results are given in international units per milliliter (IU/mL). If you have been vaccinated against diphtheria, your minimum levels of antibodies should be at least 0.01 to 0.1 IU/mL.
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The test requires a blood sample, which is drawn through a needle from a vein in your arm.
Taking a blood sample with a needle carries risks that include bleeding, infection, bruising, or feeling dizzy. When the needle pricks your arm, you may feel a slight stinging sensation or pain. Afterward, the site may be slightly sore.
Other factors aren't likely to affect your results.
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Horseback riding offers therapy
WILSON, Wyo. - The Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Association wrapped up its 20th season Friday.
The nonprofit organization started with three women and a couple of horses, but now it has 6 certified instructors and a dozen horses. JHTRA provides therapy for a wide array of people as old as 68. Many riders receiving therapy have emotional, behavioral, cognitive and physical limitations.
"We change the quality of life for so many people," said Executive Director Donna Johnsen. "100 people a week."
Johnsen said improved focus, balance and just plain happiness are a few of the several benefits of therapeutic riding.
"Here on a horse they can stay focused because they're just having a wonderful time, and they're actually getting therapy," said Johnsen.
While instructors are relied on to guide the children, it's volunteers that keep the nonprofit going. Susan Morriss is just one of the 200 volunteers who donate their time.
"During their lunch hour they'll come over and volunteer during their lunch hour and go back to work," said Morriss.
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You don't know me, but I know you! I've been lurking for a long time!
Wanted honey bees for years, and finally got my first hives last year! Thought it was time to say howdy.
You don't know me, but I know you! I've been lurking for a long time!
Wanted honey bees for years, and finally got my first hives last year! Thought it was time to say howdy.
Welcome to the forum. I'm in central Alabama and we're starting this spring with our first hives. Any initial lessons learned you want to share?
Hello neighbor Lessons coming from a non-pro...
Don't let those bees get hungry! Sad to lose them over lack of food. (novice mistake of mine last summer)
Best thing I did when preparing a spot for my girls. Put landscaping cloth down around and under my hives. I never have to worry about grass growing up around them!
I'm having lots of fun watching my girls work, work, work - best advice is for you to enjoy it too!
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Thanks! I just finished building two "beds" in different fields using landscapping cloth and 2x6x12 rails tied to 4x4 posts about 18" off the ground. I also built a 5' fence behind each of them to act as a wind/afternoon sun shield since I don't having any big trees to block the 60 mph squall line winds or the afternoon heat where I'm putting them. But, I must say, I'm having a lot of fun learning about bees and getting ready for their arrival. To keep them fed in the fall, I'm also thinking of getting one of those 4 gallon feeders to make sure they have plenty to eat in the winter. My girls are definitely going to be spoiled rotten rich kids if I have my way! My goal this spring is to set out 4 beehives using NUKs, 2 in each field, and 4 more hives next spring. I figure that should take up any slack time I have when I'm not taking care of the farm.
Welcome from south Alabama.
Welcome from East Alabama. You'll learn a lot here just from lurking.
Howdy neighbor!
Welcome MnM!
Welcome from South Carolina!
Another welcome from East Alabama. I learned a lot here before signing up. Still learning.
Thanks everyone! Sure are a lot of Alabama folks around here!
Alabama folks?....Where?...
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Which one to go for?
Which one to go for?
Welcome BK!
Warre, top bar or skep.
An alternative is the 'Commercial' (aka 16X10) hive which is interchangeable but has a larger brood area (with correspondingly larger frames) than the standard National. A further advantage is that it has short lugged frames rather than the silly long lugs which the National offers. I often hear British beekeepers dismiss short lugged frames because they're 'difficult' to manipulate. This is not because the average British beekeeper has huge hands compared to beekeepers in the rest of the world but simply due to conditioning; they start with long lugs and allow themselves to become blinkered to anything else. You could initially start with a BS nucleus and then at a later date let them move into the 16X10 box, you'll then be left with a National deep to use as a super so long as lifting heavy boxes isn't an issue although even here, on a small scale there are ways around that problem. A further combination is to use National broods and Commercial supers (16X6), quite a nice combination.
That said, the option of Langstroth is one you should seriously consider if you're planning on staying the course with bees. It's commonly available as a competively priced high density polystyrene unit in the UK but be careful to do a lot of research before tying yourself into a specific manufacturer (especially those which offer stand alone designs with inter-locking boxes that are basically going to make your life difficult if you ever need to mix and match with gear from other sources).
As for the modified dadant (I'm now on 'home turf') it's a good hive but as I've written before I'm now questioning the way I use them. The benefit of the dadant is in the fact that it's a single brood chamber hive due to the depth of its frames but I'm now finding that better results are coming from giving the queen access to more than one box -I've still not reached a conclusive management regime but have more ideas to try this year. Also, there's the cost, a single, new flat pack md hive with frames will set you back somewhere in the region of £300 ($480 US) and you'll find it very difficult to source cheap secondhand boxes (especially if I hear of them first!). I also have some over-sized National type boxes (that take 13 BS combs) which are interchangeable with the md but now we're leaving the realms of sanity...
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I have nver had National hives. I h ave had something that resembles them (DE Hives). My main reason for moving away from them was standardization and availability of things.
After many years of running National hives, Brother Adam changed to Dadant hives and was much happier with that. But I think some of that comes back to how much you limit the queen more than how big a box is. If you limit the queen to one National deep I don't think you will be very productive. If you let her work two or three, I doubt your production would be much different between the two styles.
Michael Bush bushfarms.com/bees.htm "Everything works if you let it." ThePracticalBeekeeper.com 42y 40h 39yTF
Cheers for that - I went wild, started with Dadant and Langstroth then I was given National hives (standard & 14x12). I must admit Langstroth (10 frames) my choice hive.


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In this short animation, Oscar®-winning director Chris Landreth (Ryan, 2004) uses a common social gaffe—forgetting somebody's name—as the starting point for a mind-bending romp through the unconscious. Inspired by the classic TV game show Password, the film features a wealth of animated celebrity guests who try to prompt our beleaguered protagonist to remember his old pal's name. Finally, he realizes he must surrender to his predicament and jump head-first into his subconscious to find the answer.
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I'm looking for info on the two types of "mini" bear plastic containers. Moreover, what exactly is the difference between them... besides the stated 1oz.
Betterbee carries a 3 oz. flat panel mini bear.
Brushy & Dadant carry a 2 oz. flat panel mini bear.
All three look identical. Betterbee's bears (under their specs) claim to be 6.63" wide and 5.88" tall. The length is 12.75. Not really 'mini' in my opinion but I'm guessing the website is incorrect for a 3 oz. bear. Brushy's bears are 3" tall and 1-1/2" wide. I can't find info on Dadants.
Has anyone researched these bears and compared their size/quantity? My client would like a 3oz bear... I would like the best price for the product (Dadant).
Thanks for any input.


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Rebook options: King's day Party 26 April 2014
17 April 2014 | This year, Holland's Queen's day will not only be called King's day, but also be held another day: 26 April. Passengers who have planned to join the traditional orange party but were not aware of the date change don't have to miss out. KLM now offers to rebook your ticket!
Don't miss King's day!
Now that Queen Beatrix has stepped down in favour of her son King Willem-Alexander, some things have changed. Luckily, the most important things will remain the same: the largest street party, the best buys, the most fun – and you can count on everyone wearing the most outrageous outfits – as long as it is even remotely orange.
What has changed however is the date. After decades of 'Koninginnedag' on 30 April, the Best Day Of The Year will now be on 26 April and be called Koningsdag – or King's day.
If you have booked KLM flights to join the celebrations, but were not aware of the date change – to 26 April – no worries, we will rebook you! Just make sure to wear your orange hat on board… (not really, but it would be great!)
Here's what to do
You can change your travel dates for free if you have booked KLM flights to Amsterdam with arrival dates 26, 27, 28, 29 or 30 April 2014.
The rules:
- You can change your outbound and inbound flight,
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- If you rebook to a higher fare type you need to pay the fare difference,
- Your new flight to Amsterdam should arrive on Friday 25 April or 26 April (the original duration of stay may remain the same),
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Breaking: House committee charges Rangel with multiple ethical violations
posted at 4:54 pm on July 22, 2010 by Allahpundit
Serious business, and another talking point for the GOP ahead of November. Time for Rangel, who turned 80 last month, to decide he wants to spend more time with the grandkids?
Embattled Rep. Charles Rangel, the former chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, committed an undisclosed ethics violation, a House investigatory subcommittee determined Thursday…
The formation of subcommittee, which will consist of four Democrats and four Republicans, is rare. The last time one was convened was in 2002 to handle the case of former Rep. James Traficant, D-Ohio, who was under investigation in connection with bribery, racketeering and tax evasion convictions…
Rangel, D-N.Y., has been under a lengthy probe by the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct for a series of ethics allegations that includes failing to report hundreds of thousands of dollars in income and assets, improper use of several rent-controlled apartments in his Harlem district, fundraising efforts for a college center that bears his name, and failing to pay taxes on property he owns in the Dominican Republic.
This is five months in the making, starting with his admonishment back in February over staff members having accepted free trips to the Caribbean and culminating a week later in his removal from Ways and Means — albeit supposedly only on a temporary basis. Anyone think he'll be returning to the committee after this, even if he beats the rap?
The next step is a trial by subcommittee. Given that the most ethical Congress ever had a decidedly lackluster reputation on ethics until now, I wonder how much pressure for and against charging Rangel there is on the Democratic side. On the one hand, this is going to push ethics back on the campaign menu. On the other, if they beat up on Rangel, it makes them look forthright. Stand by for updates.
Update: Eeenteresting…
Rangel told reporters Thursday that he welcomed the opportunity for the charges to be aired in a public forum.
"It may seem a little corny," he said, "but at long last sunshine has pierced through this cloud that has been over my head for over two years."…
Sources said the committee and Rangel's attorney attempted unsuccessfully to negotiate a settlement to end the case.
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The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District announced that an American Crow infected with West Nile virus was found near the intersection of Bradford Place and Del Amigo Road. Other birds have also been found in Bethel Island, Brentwood, Lafayette and Pittsburg.
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Please walk through and check your yard for any standing water. Help us all out!
Move stuff and look! (I just found some water that I was unaware of...in a stack of plant pots, but no mosquitos.)
Then ask your neighbors to check their yard, for you as a personal favor.
Applying DEET, every time we go outside, is NOT a realistic answer.


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Inspired by the spirited, industrial character of an early 20th-century workbench, this table provides a bold backdrop for creative entertaining. Oversized bolts on the legs and tabletop add to its rustic feel, and two drop-in leaves allow seating for a large gathering. It's paired with the classic Parsons-style Grayson chair to make this an elegant and inviting set.
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- Table extends 36'' in length with the 2 included drop-in leaves.
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Has anyone ever had a lucid dream before? Just curious.
I've read that you can train your mind to have lucid dreams whenever you want, so I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced that before.
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It's too bad, I'm too good....
"Gary, you have no idea what fantasy football is, do you?"
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It's too bad, I'm too good....
you are correct in saying most of us do dream without remembering it and seeing as I'm generally in good health without "that" much stress I probably am having dreams that I don't remember, that said it is completely incorrect to suggest that everyone always dreams when they are sleeping.
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Congress approved increases for adult education on December 13 in the FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations conference agreement. The legislation appropriates $628 million for adult basic literacy education state grants, matching the President's request for $74 million above FY 2009 levels. The adult education state grant appropriation increase of $46 million includes funding adjustments for states and outlying areas underpaid due to an earlier administrative error with the remainder of the increased funds to be allocated to boost the adult education allotments of all the states.
The conference agreement increases the English literacy and civics education set-aside within the appropriation for adult education state grants to $75 millionabout $7 million more than the FY 2009 level. Congress specified that these funds must help states or localities affected significantly by immigration to implement integrated English literacy, United States history, and civics education programs. The programs are to provide instruction designed to help English language learners achieve competence in English through contextualized instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, naturalization procedures, civic participation, and history and government. The instruction supported with these funds must help these learners acquire the skills and knowledge they need to become active and informed parents, workers, and community members. The conference agreement also funds Even Start at more than $66 million.
National activities received more than $11 million, an increase of about 41 percent over the previous year that was achieved by reallocating funds from NIFL to OVAE. Within the amount provided for the Department's Institute for Education Sciences' (IES) research, development, and dissemination, the conference agreement included $2,000,000 for a new research and development center for adult learning and literacy, as outlined in House Report 111-220.
The legislation appropriates funds for the Department of Labor's the Career Pathways Innovation Fund, created under section 171 of the Workforce Investment Act, at $125 million, matching FY 2009. These competitive grants will be available to community colleges and partnerships with local adult education providers to prepare workers for careers in high-demand and emerging industries. Congress directed that slightly more than half of the appropriation be dedicated to activities that prepare workers for careers in the health care sector.
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Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Developer: EA Los Angeles
Ship Date: Q4 2004
Category: First Person Action/Adventure
Platform: PC
Medal of Honor Pacific Assault combines seven expansive
single-player missions covering 25 levels with over nine new multiplayer
maps and includes new locations, new weapons, and new soldiers.
Players will work alone and with the help of squad members to complete
their missions. As the squad members gain more experience, they will
develop their own personality and fight more efficiently. Periodically,
green replacements will arrive, and these recruits will need battle
experience to become as proficient as the veteran members of the squad.
Multiplayer modes will allow the player to go head-to-head in Free-for-All
or join a team to complete objectives and destroy an opposing team
in Objective-based and Team Deathmatch modes.
EALA continues to work closely with the Congressional Medal of Honor
Society (CMOHS) to ensure the Medal of Honor Pacific Assault reflects
the ideals and integrity of the prestigious Medal of Honor. Electronic
Arts is privileged to be partnered with CMOHS in the Society's continuing
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The team also consulted with Capt. Dale Dye, one of the most respected
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Millions of years ago, the Indian subcontinent, drifting northward, struck Asia, wedging up the Tibetan Plateau and lifting the towering Himalayas. Two rivers, not far apart, begin north of the Himalayas; together they enfold and drain both slopes of that great range. The Ganges flows counterclockwise, crossing populous Northern India, and the Brahmaputra (using several passports) flows clockwise until it bends to join the Ganges in the lowland Bengal Basin. There, the rivers give way to a skein of smaller rivers and enter the salt sea.
The Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta forms about half the area of the nation of Bangladesh; a third of the delta, West Bengal, lies within India. This tropical delta is subject to the same influences that made the deltas of the Mississippi or Nile. Recent borehole dating has revealed the youth of this complex chunk of active wetland. Most Bengal delta layers were laid down during ten post-glacial millennia; change continues as the rivers rapidly transport an immense load of sediment to the sea: about 2.5 gigatons per year, the weight of the Rock of Gibraltar passing by each year or two. Despite the continual addition of sediment, the surface of the delta remains close to sea level as its base slowly subsides.
The sediments contain a fine-grained mixture of sands, silt and clay washed out of the mountains. The layers include the minor elements found in rock: commonplace iron and sulfur, but many trace elements as well, arsenic among them. Geochemists estimate that average crustal rocks around the world contain about 2 parts per million of arsenic by weight. The rivers take a sample of arsenic from Himalayan rocks to the delta as they grind through thousands of miles of rocky slopes. Seasonally, the broad rivers swell, flooding the plains during four months of monsoon rainfall, which pour some of the highest recorded annual rainfall on parts of this delta.
In the past, during the long dry season, shallow, dug wells and small family pools supplied scarce water to the flatland villagers. Cholera and its kindred afflictions visited seasonally. Since the 1960s the international lab in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, an upland city of around six million, has been a leader in the global battle to defeat deadly microbes, using inexpensive oral rehydration. Beginning in the early 1970s, the dug wells and pools were widely replaced by about four million tube wells, most hand pumped, which now largely supply the people's drinking water.
A third of this fast-growing nation of 130 million lives across the floodplains and the lake-studded delta. The people, predominantly village farmers, form a dense rural population; the average annual income is now about a dollar a day. The people win their food from the watery world; their great staple is rice. Life is not easy on these wide alluvial flats; fierce storm surges, tidal incursions and river floods, drought when the monsoons fail and occasional cyclones have brought about almost one-tenth of all the deaths since Bangladesh won its independence in 1973. More than 95 percent of these articulate people share a faith in Islam. Their language, Bengali, has a rich literature, and since 1991, Bangladesh has been a parliamentary democracy.
The wells that now supply the people's drinking water are sealed from bacterial contamination; their tight concrete tubes reach down 60 feet or more, past surface contamination. The big investment in concrete wells, originally made by UNICEF and the World Bank, has beaten back diarrheal diseases, making a real contribution to the vigor and quality of life of the people here.
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Hello All, I am a recent beekeeper, living in France with my family, our dog and the bees. It's a hobby my husband and I share. I think that bees have a lot to teach about life and human nature too.
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Record-low mortgage rates aren't cheap enough for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke as he tries to spur economic growth and create jobs.
Policymakers are disappointed that lower yields on mortgage-backed securities haven't led to more savings on home loans after the Fed expanded its balance sheet to an all-time high of almost $3 trillion through bond purchases. Bernanke this month called the trend "unfortunate," and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York held a workshop to examine the issue.
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PLHS Speech Team brings home awards
On Saturday, Jan. 19, the Pequot Lakes High School speech team headed to its first tournament of the season in Grand Rapids, taking home eight awards in six different categories. For many team members, this was the first time competing at a varsity level tournament.
In Creative Expression, Allie Miller won a blue ribbon and Katie Northenscold received a red ribbon.
In Extemporaneous Reading, Abbey Person received a white ribbon.
In Humorous Interpretation, Rene Anick won a red ribbon.
In Serious Prose, Angela Cole took home a blue ribbon.
Luke Fyle won an award in two categories: a red ribbon in Dramatic Interpretation and a blue ribbon in Dramatic Duo along with Marissa Miller.
On Saturday, Jan. 26, the team traveled to McGregor and won a total of nine awards in seven categories, including a second-place trophy for overall team performance.
In Dramatic Duo, Emily Espeseth and Mackenzie Renford received a blue ribbon and Renford also received a blue ribbon in Creative Expression.
In Informative, Vanessa Sellner took second place.
Anick took home a blue ribbon in Humorous Interpretation.
In the Dramatic Interpretation, Cole received a blue ribbon and Fyle took third place.
In Serious Prose, Cole took second place and Ben Sullivan won third place.
In Great Speeches, Charlie Box placed second.
This weekend, the team travels to Blackduck for its third competition, and the junior high team will begin its season.


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Gretzky wasn't the only Great One in the family...

Long before the birth of one Paulina Gretzky, Janet Jones was an actress just trying to make a living under the bright lights of Hollywood. The following pictorial and interview appeared in our pages in March 1987, just a year before she married the Great One and brought into the world one of the Twittersphere's favorite celebrities to stalk.
Girl watching becomes a subtle art when there's a Janet Jones to contemplate. Believe it or not, this all-American beauty insists she was chiefly celebrated right through high school for her skill at softball. "The guys wouldn't start the game till I finished my dinner," says Janet, adding, "I guess I stopped looking like one of the boys when I was about 18."
By that time, number six in the Jones family line-up of seven kids had already traded her baseball cleats for dancing slippers and won a Miss Dance of America title. She joined a San Francisco ballet troupe but decided that the rigorously disciplined life of a ballerina was not her style. "I wanted more freedom, more fun…more time to be with my friends." So she moved to L.A., got a job on TV's Dance Fever, acquired an agent and began doing commercials for such products as Kodak, Shasta cola and Wrangler jeans.
The stroke of luck that led to her role in Flamingo Kid came about because she had taken up tennis with actor-athlete Nels Van Patten. Their four-years-plus relationship ended about the time Janet went into A Chorus Line. The film didn't fare so well, either, but Janet recalls it as "a fantastic learning experience," noting that she also remains good friends with Nels. In her code of cheerful fatalism, what happens is most likely what's meant to be…


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Reporter: Colo shooting subpoena causing hardship
DENVER (AP) - Attorneys for Fox News reporter Jana Winter say her career and personal life are suffering severe hardships because of attempts to force her to reveal her sources for a story about Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes.
The lawyers filed a motion Tuesday asking the judge to quash a subpoena for Winter's testimony. They say Holmes' lawyers haven't shown the testimony is necessary despite months of trying.
Holmes is charged with killing 12 and injuring 70 in a theater in July.
Winter reported Holmes sent a psychiatrist a notebook containing violent drawings. She cited unnamed law-enforcement officials.
Holmes' lawyers say the leak violated a gag order. They also say law-enforcement officers might have lied when they testified they weren't Winter's source, undermining their credibility if they testify at the trial.


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Main Campus - Brock Student Center - Multi-Purpose Room
The students of the Student American Dental Hygienists' Association are selling $6 jewelry and gifts as a fundraiser.
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Costa Rica's reputation as an Eden for eco-tourism is well deserved. More than 500,000 species—roughly four-percent of the planet's total—are represented within its borders, making this Central American nation Earth's most biodiverse. Though the country contains 20 national parks, it owes its eco-cred to the smallest among them: Manuel Antonio. This 1,700-acre rain forest packs an eye-popping punch with flashy-feathered toucans, wild beaches, and stands of bamboo reaching 30 feet high. Among its most famous residents are iguanas, sloths, and squirrel monkeys, which Lonely Planet calls "the cutest fur balls you have ever seen."
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Parador Resort & Spa—named Costa Rica's Leading Hotel at the 2011 World Travel Awards—is set on 12 acres of lush rain forest and Pacific coastline just outside Manuel Antonio National Park. The eco-friendly resort (boasting the Costa Rican Tourism Board's highest sustainability rating) sports three ocean-view swimming pools, a tennis court, a full-service spa, and several bars and restaurants. While all guest rooms are furnished with cushy beds and private balconies, some wow with ocean views, Jacuzzi tubs, and plasma TVs, too.
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According to the Daily Star Sunday, Pep looks to be heading to Manchester in the future, but to replace Sir Alex Ferguson when he retires, not Mancini.
Pep Guardiola may well have decided that the next stage of his career will be in Manchester. According to the Daily Star Sunday, the former Barcelona trainer would snub any offer from Manchester City in favour of taking charge of the Red Devils. Apparently Manchester City asked Guardiola to name his price for replacing the current coach, Roberto Mancini, and he also met with City's sporting director, Txiki Begiristain.
But the former Barcelona trainer made it clear that he wanted the United job. Guardiola is hoping to replace Sir Alex Ferguson in the summer if he finally decides to retire. Should the Scottish trainer choose to continue, it is reported that Guardiola would extend his sabbatical for another season to wait for the position. Although Guardiola could double his money at City, he is interested in the Old Trafford project and has even met with Ferguson recently to discuss it. Both have property in New York and are reported to have met there at least three times. If the deal does finally go through for Pep to take charge of United, he would sign a three-year deal and request two assistants and three new trainers for the club's youth system.
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If there ever was a time for "Stopped Reading Here"...
for a manager who relies on his midfield so much, what the frick is he going to do with that roster?
We have good wingers and young attacking mids.
valencia is basically just fast
if you're running a possession system with michael fricking carrick anywhere near the field, you're so fricked it's funny
Well he will obviously pale in comparison when you compare him to the best holding mid and DLP on the planet.
He is United's best option for the holding mid role though
that's the type of talent you need to run that system, though
and that's why it would take years for them to build a midfield for that style. that's my whole point
valencia is basically just fast
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The eurozone crisis and a tightening regulatory screw have intensified a mismatch between emerging trade flows and the provision of trade finance. Latin American companies and
European banks have a long history in Latin America, closely
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crisis placed many of them in a strong position as US banks
backed off from trade finance lending.
But the eurozone crisis of 2011 triggered a reversal of
fortunes, with a large-scale retrenchment of trade finance
lending by European banks, which had been an essential part of
the market. Gaps emerged – and were often exacerbated
– in the provision of trade finance both direct to
corporate clients and to financial institutions.
Today, a renewed European recession, a lackluster recovery
in the US, and a slowdown in China, have compelled Latin
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Tastefully decorated, the studio contains a double bed and a sofa bed. There is a fitted kitchenette with cooking appliances, whilst the bathroom contains a modern walk-in shower and laundry facilities.
The Polish Army Museum is reachable in 8 minutes' by car and documents the military aspects of the history of Poland. A former official residence of the Polish monarchs, the Royal Castle is a 15-minute drive away.
The nearby Praga District has transformed itself in a cultural hub in the last years. Guests to the area will find many artistic bars, clubs and restaurants.
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It's a bright, clean, modern, new, stylish and very comfortable private double room/studio flat. Maintained to a high standard, perfect for a couple or a family.
A stunning, new and modern Apartment. Rent a comfortable, and cosy apartment. Premises fully equipped with new furniture and household electronics.
What I provide for you Widescreen TV, Wifi. If you stop for seven or more days, prepare a towel for you. I hope you fell like at home because my place is very cozy, and I want really to fell you very comfortable. So you don´t have to worry about it.
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The apartment is ok but it is not luxuri and it has plenty of lies.
It has no beds, only 3 sofa-beds and one of them is broken. The switch too. The quilt is too little for the sofa-bed and the house have not got enought sheets for all.
The bathroom has no air vent. If you want another towel, you must will pay and the towels are tiny and not enought for adults. Bad, really bad.
On the other hand, the kitchen is really nice.
The apartment was very confortable and it conformed with expectations. It was easy and fast to go to the rest of the city with public transportation. Marcin wasn't there during our stay, but he was always available online and by phone. Thanks, Marcin!
a very pleasant stay... everything is well organised - the flat is equiped like one's home - we surely come again with pleasure. Marie-Claire et Claude, from Lyon (France)
The apartment is really awesome. You find everything you need and more - like a dishwasher, a washing machine and good cooking equipment. The icing on the cake is the audio and tv equipment which allows you to listen to music in the living room as well as in the shower. The interior is really neat and designed with great love to detail.
It's a great place to stay, very cosy and in a good location for activities in and around the city. Thumbs up!
We had a very nice stay at the apartment. It's spacious, well equipped, nice and clean. Located about 15 minutes from the city center by public transport. The host (Marcin) is very nice and helpful. We recommend this host and the apartment. thank You Marcin.
Aneta and Andrzej with kids.
Marcin was very helpful. He meet us at the AirPort and also to the airport. Nice apartement for 2-3 person. Calm and saftey area with foodshops 2 minutes from the apartement. Just 15 min. to centrum by tram. Lovely and cheap town. Bengt
I absolutely recommending this apartment. Perfectly situated about 18 minutes from the city center by tram and you can park your car just in front of the apartment for free. Apartment is clean with new kitchen and bathroom. The owner was very nice to us and check in and check out was very quick and on time.
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Cozy Flat with Parking and WiFi
Size55 m²
Floor No.5(with elevator)
- Air conditioning
- Internet/WiFi
- Elevator in building
- Disabled access
- Parking available
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Accommodation summary
|Pintor stolz, 46018 Valencia, Spain
|Property type
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
The apartment has a washing machine, fridge, cooker, microwave, Tassimo coffee maker (with capsules), oven, TV 47 ", DVD, sofa bed with memory foam mattress 1´40cm (2 people) to rest like you're at home, also you will find sets of sheets and towels.
In the vicinity of the apartment there are bus stops that take you to both the city center and the beach and metro stop Avenida Del Cid just two stops from the center of Valencia (5 minutes)
Nearby places of interest : the old riverbed of the Turia river, amusement park and Bio park, City of Arts and Sciences and Valencia Centro Historico.
Upon arrival you will inform of places to visit and gastronomic areas typical of the area , the apartment also find typical products of the area that you can consume to your liking.
House rulesTreated as your home, as it is a reasonable price and will be happy to make your stay the best possible.
In entry 100 euros will be requested as a deposit which will be returned when you finish your stay and everything is in order.
Pets allowed.
|Check-in After
|On arrangement
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out Before
|On arrangement
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
I really liked the deal that gave us the owner, plus the house is very clean and organized. He had all the necessary home accessories, including some that I did not expect. I recommend this place to anyone going to Valencia.
Me gusto mucho el trato que nos dió el dueño, ademas la casa esta muy limpia y organizada. Tenía todos los accesorios necesarios del hogar, incluso algunos que no me esperaba. Recomiendo esta casa a todos los que vayan a Valencia.
Everything has been very bien.Ricardo very nice and willing at all times to solve any problems.
Todo ha resultado muy bien.Ricardo muy majo y dispuesto en todo momento a solucionar cualquier problema.
We have spent a weekend in the apartment of Richard and all great value.
Has everything you need for 4 people and have been very agusto.
Ricardo thank you very much for everything.
Hemos pasado un fin de semana en el apartamento de Ricardo y todo estupendo calidad-precio.
Tiene todo lo necesario para 4 personas y hemos estado muy agusto.
Muchas gracias por todo Ricardo.
Great all, Ricardo very friendly and the apartment is very well located.
Genial todo, Ricardo muy amable y el apartamento esta muy bien localizado.
Everything was perfect.
Todo ha sido perfecto.
All very well, Ricardo is a host who despite his lack of time left everything solved for our arrival and departure there was a hitch, and even came to greet us.
Highly recommended.
Todo muy bien, Ricardo es un anfitrión que pese a su falta de tiempo dejó todo solucionado para que a nuestra llegada y salida no hubiera ningún contratiempo, e incluso vino a saludarnos.
Muy recomendable.
- Quality assured accommodation
- Every host is verified by telephone
- Secure payment via SSL encryption


text: This is definitely (still) the off season. I am all nostalgic about my favorite performances from the past. This time it's Tchaikovsky, who is one of the most popular composers in figure skating. Here are some of my favorite performances to his music (I will post the links later): Romeo & Juliet: G&G (Euro 90 LP), K&P (pro), Kulik (97 worlds LP, in spite of his mistakes), Yamaguchi-Galindo (89 US nationals LP, although second half was from the movie) K&P's Romeo & Juliet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roIjwsfWnP0&feature=related The Nutcracker: G&G (pro-Landover 2 years in a row), Bechke & Petrov (92 Oly LP), Kulik (pro- not the usual music though) Swan Lake: B&S 98 Euro SP, Sasha Cohen (Marshalls 2003?), Rudy Galindo (96 US Nationals LP), Maria Butyrskaya (worlds 2000 LP) B&S 1998 Euro SP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJCGGBmCmf0 Sleeping Beauty: Angela Nikodinov (2001 US Nationals LP) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGsMDXLyXxs Valse Sentimentale: B&S LP (2000 SC, 2000 Euro) Tchaikovsky's 5th symphony: Klimova-Ponomarenko (pro 92, 93) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOHJDV1dcIk


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Posted: Jun 11, 2015 09:49 AM CDT
Updated: May 17, 2016 10:39 AM CDT
Pizza Hut has announced a bizarre concoction of a pepperoni pizza ringed with an endless succession of pigs in blankets. Here's a look at other outrageous fast food items through the years. [ + - ]
KFC released Double Down Dog sandwich in the Philippines. The sandwich features a hot dog covered in cheese and fitted into a bun-size piece of fried chicken. The chain has no immediate plans to release the sandwich in U.S. [ + - ]
KFC brought back its fabled Double Down sandwich. Long the king of over-the-top fast food, this artery clogger consists of bacon, cheese and special sauce served between two pieces of fried chicken instead of a bun. Take a look at some of the other outrageous fast food items that have appeared on menus. [ + - ]
Taco Bell Waffle Taco -- This breakfast option features a sausage patty and scrambled eggs folded into a waffle. It also comes with a packet of syrup. [ + - ]
Dunkin Donuts Breakfast Sandwich -- Of course a doughnut shop would have to incorporate its signature food into a sandwich. The Dunkin Donuts Breakfast Sandwich consists of a fried egg and bacon inside a split glazed donut. [ + - ]
T Rex Burger -- Only offered at a Wendy's in Canada, this nine-patty behemoth will cost you $21.99 in Brandon, Manitoba. [ + - ]
Burger King Bacon Sundae -- Last summer, Burger King released its bacon sundae to mixed reviews, though most were positive. It's vanilla soft serve topped with chocolate fudge, caramel sauce and thick hardwood smoked bacon. [ + - ]
Burger King Meat'normous Omelet Sandwich -- Two eggs, two slices of American cheese, a sausage patty, two slices of ham and three slices of bacon on a toasted sesame seed bun. [ + - ]
Carl's Jr. Breakfast Burger -- This 830 calorie day-starter squeezes eggs, a hamburger patty, cheese, bacon and hash browns between a bun. [ + - ]
Denny's Fried Cheese Melt Sandwich -- A grilled cheese sandwich with mozzarella sticks baked into the cheese. [ + - ]
Domino's Bread Bowl Pasta -- Five flavors of pasta housed in one carbalicious bread bowl. Alas, they are no longer available. [ + - ]
Dunkin Donuts Kolaches -- Only sold in Texas, these are kind of like pigs in a blanket -- s oft, sweet yeasty rolls stuffed with a cheese sausage link. [ + - ]
Friendly's Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger -- This cheeseburger is sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches -- one at each end. [ + - ]
Hardee's Monster Biscuit -- Two slices of American cheese, sausage, ham, bacon and a folded egg between two biscuits. [ + - ]
IHOP Pancake Stackers -- A sandwich of pancakes with cheesecake in between and topped with fruit and whipped cream. No longer available. [ + - ]
In n Out Burger 100x100 Burger -- This is a secret menu item, but you can get it if you ask for 100 beef patties smothered with 100 slices of cheese. It runs about -- you guessed it -- $100. [ + - ]
McDonald's McGriddle -- This much-loved breakfast sandwich features meat, egg, and cheese sandwiched by maple syrup-infused pancakes. [ + - ]
Pizza Hut Crown Crust Pizza -- Available only at Pizza Huts in the Middle East, it features a vaguely crown-shaped crust studded with "cheeseburger gems," topped with lettuce and tomato, and drizzled with "special sauce." [ + - ]
Pizza Hut Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza -- Previously only available in the U.K., Pizza Hut's hot dog stuffed crust pizza is now also available in parts of Canada. [ + - ]
Wendy's Baconator Triple -- Between the bun lie three ground beef patties, three cheese slices and nine strips of smoked bacon, plus a variety of toppings and condiments. [ + - ]
Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe Sandwich -- This heart attack on a platter packs ground beef and cheese in a glazed donut bun. It was offered by Chicken Charlie's at the San Diego County Fair in 2013. [ + - ]


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Lack of media coverage compounds violence in Libya
Near the end of August 2014, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates launched airstrikes against what were characterized as Islamist-allied militias fighting near Tripoli, Libya. Or maybe they didn't. The New York Times broke the story on August 25, 2014; Egypt denied it, the UAE didn't comment, and U.S. officials made seemingly conflicting statements.


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Central London Apartment
Size65 m²
Floor No.0
- Kitchen
- Internet/WiFi
- Towels
- Dishwasher
- Family/child friendly
Accommodation summary
|Northdown Street, N1 9BP London, United Kingdom
|Property type
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|A week ago
It is 60sq/m and can sleep up to 6 people. It has a newly fitted main bathroom (January 2016) which has a bath tub and shower along with an en-suite bathroom with another shower (to the master bedroom) with a 4ft6 wide double bed in the master bedroom and 4ft wide bed in the 2nd bedroom which leads onto the small patio which has a bistro table and 2 chairs.
We have a sofa bed which accommodates 2 people. It has a fully equipped designer kitchen with all mod-cons along with having a dish washing machine (NB there is no washer / dryer machine - there is a self-service along with a service wash laundry facility around the corner. It has a large open plan kitchen / dining room with a dishwasher / TV/DVD and has a sofa bed which can accommodate 2 people.
NB The bedding for the sofa bed (IF REQUIRED) along with the one hair dryer is stored in one of the bedroom wardrobes.
The apartment comes with linen towels and bedding: the price includes the outgoing cleaning on departure and laundry costs. The Wi-Fi, central heating, electricity and water costs are included within this price.
House rulesNo smoking.
No pets.
No parties.
NB Cleaning Fee (50£) is by week and not by journey
NB Extra days are on average between 175£ and 185£
|Maximum nights
|3 months
|Check-in after
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
Had a really great time in this great position apartment. Debbie was very communicative and the flat was well provisioned with lovely linen and bedding.
Debbie's apartment was very cosy. It's very close to Kings Cross station. We were five people and there was enough place for us, although the beds were not that big. We really felt home.
Clean and spacious 2 floors appartement, very well located (min away from St Pancras). Owner is very helpful and easy to get in touch with. I highly recommend this flat for your stay in London.
Estuvimos 3 noches con mis tres hijos y el apartamento cumplió con nuestras expectativas. Todo estaba tal como se especificaba en la página web de Wimdu y no echamos en falta nada. La ubicación es buena, a 5 min. de Kings Cross, con muchas lineas de metro y bus. Nuestra estancia fue muy confortable.
Nuestra estancia en Londres fue estupenda! Nos encanto el piso, es muy acogedor, limpio y con toda la información necesaria. Todo correcto y de acuerdo a lo que decia en el anuncio de wimdu. Muchas gracias Debbie!
L'appartement est idéalement placé, près de la gare Eurostar mais aussi de la ligne de métro directe pour Heathrow. Rayonner sur tous les quartiers de Londres est très facile grâce au métro et aux nombreux bus. Bien que situé dans un quartier bruyant, il est un peu en retrait des routes principales dans une petite rue calme. De plus, l'appartement est très bien équipé pour ceux qui souhaitent manger sur place.
Reviews for this host's other properties
Ideal location, really close to St Pancras (Eurostar) and King's Cross (metro) but in a very quiet street, small supermarket nearby. Nice apartment, the bedrooms, the living and the separate bathroom are indeed spacious - only the place to eat breakfast in the kitchen is a bit small for four persons. Friendly and helpful owner!
Really great apartment, the location is very convenient. I recommend highly.
It's a lovely apartment near King's Cross station. Debbie has been very responsive and helped us with any queries posed. The bedrooms are adequately size and rooms are clean.
The ensuite bathroom is a bit small and the sofa bed is not too comfortable. However overall I would rate the place highly and recommend others.
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That it's impossible to keep everyone.
Entire Team Let Eli down today - NYG4l
No one remembers who came in second.
What it says is if you have certain players that are that good you do what it takes to keep them, if you have a great core it'll make your team great for years, everything around them becomes replacable. When you lose good players you have to retool, when you lose core players you have to rebuild.
Idc what their contracts are worth I don't think anyone would see having Sherman (who I think is gonna get more like 15+ per year), Thomas, and Wilson on their team as a problem lol


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Big Rock picks artist for this years event
Big Rock picks artist for this years event
The Big Rock Board of Directors is pleased to announce that famed artist Jack Saylor will represent the 55th Annual Big Rock Tournament held June 7-15, 2013.
As the official Big Rock artist, Jack will donate a work of art which will be auctioned during the Awards Banquet held June 15, 2013. All proceeds from the auction are donated to local and state charities. For now, the specific art to be donated is a surprise but his past efforts ensure it will be outstanding. Jack will also have other items on display and for purchase at all events and during the week of the tournament.
"I am thrilled to have been selected as the featured artist of this year's Big Rock", commented artist Jack Saylor. "Over the years I have not only enjoyed the excitement of this world class fishing tournament, but have come to truly appreciate the enormous support The Big Rock tournament and its amazing group of dedicated board members and staff contribute to the local community each and every year. I am honored to be part of this extraordinary event."
North Carolina artist Jack Saylor's passion for the sea goes back to his early childhood and the family vacations to Atlantic Beach. It was at the beach that he would take pencil to paper and draw the scenes around him as a way of preserving deep sea fishing trips and the seaside experience.
Jack has studied extensively in Europe developing centuries old techniques and studio practices. Living in Florence afforded Jack the opportunity to study intensely the art of Northern and Western Europe particularly the Italian Renaissance and Dutch 17th Century periods. His art appropriately reflects his time spent in the Florentine master's studio.
"We are overjoyed to have Jack as the 55th Annual official artist" stated Crystal Hesmer, Tournament Director. "His work is so realistic and amazing, I know Big Rock participants will be thrilled", she continued.
Jack Saylor's work is extensively held in private and corporate collections throughout the country. He has received regional and national awards for his work and has participated in numerous exhibitions and solo shows. The sea is a lifelong passion for Jack who now resides in Morehead City with his wife, Ann. For more information regarding Jack's art, please visit www.jacksaylor.com.


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Decent Sec+ Study Guide for SY0-201 (aka 2008) exam?
I'm looking for a good study guide for the Security+ 2008 / SY0-201 exam. I'm looking for something that will fill in the gaps in my knowledge while pre-paring me for the exam. I'm also not looking to just pass the exam and say I'm certified, I want to know more about security by the time I"m done.
So, what are your opinions on the current Security+ study guides out there? Are there ones you like more than others, which ones do you think are worth their salt?


text: Cadillac has launched its Twin-Turbo V6 in the 2014 XTS Vsport full-size sedan, where it produces 410 hp in the car, and remarkably, little sensation of turbo-lag. Explained Richard Bartlett, Cadillac assistant chief engineer for the 3.6-liter engine, "By creating a very short path from the turbos"—they've deployed two smaller turbochargers rather than one, larger turbo—"to the throttle body"—which is top-mounted and centrally located—"the compressors are able to draw air directly from the inlet box and send pressurized air through the intercooler immediately. This gives the driver a more immediate feeling of power on demand." And just as there are two turbos, there is a twin-brick configuration for the charge-cooling heat exchangers, which reduce the air charge temperature by >130°F. It is estimated that the air routing volume is reduced by >60% compared to conventional designs with chassis-mounted heat exchangers and that the cooling efficiency of the water-to-air cooler system is >80% with approximately just 1 psi of air flow restriction at peak power. The engine is based on the 60°, 3.6-liter DOHC V6 available in the XTS and other models, but Bartlett points out that the engine has been extensively modified, including all new block and head castings, strengthened con rods, new aluminum pistons, a new direct-injection fuel system, and an aluminum intake manifold. The Twin-Turbo is also being installed in the all-new 2014 CTS Vsport, where it provides an SAE-certified 420 hp.—GSV


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Just as we saw little of [Messi] in Rosario [his hometown], many of its citizens see little of him in themselves. Messi is as unknown to the people of his hometown as he is to me, sitting in my office watching his famous goal against Getafe over and over on Youtube. They don't understand how he plays, or how he acts, and they don't see a clean cause and effect, no X+Y=Z, that would explain either. Diego Maradona, they get. He grew up violently poor, in a slum named Villa Fiorito. His entire life was a fight to escape the facts of his own birth, and when he succeeds, and even when he fails, his countrymen recognize his struggle. They understand the wellspring of his talent and his demons. Everything Maradona has ever done can be explained by the rough streets of Fiorito.
Messi, now 25, plays like no one they've ever seen. His talent can't be easily explained by biography: a middle-class kid from a stable and ordinary family. Until he became a superstar for Barcelona, seemingly overnight, most people in his hometown had never heard his name. His greatest accomplishments in Rosario came for a youth team. They lost one game in the four years they played together. In the small world of people who follow local children's sports, they became known as The Machine of '87, after the year they were all born.
There was a problem, though, an ocean separating potential and realization. When Messi was 9, he stopped growing. Doctors discovered a hormone deficiency and put him on a regimen of daily injections, which he gave himself, carrying around a little cooler when he went to play with friends.
"Will I grow?" a teary Messi asked.
"You will be taller than Maradona," his doctor, Diego Schwarsztein, told him. "I don't know if you will be better, but you will be taller."
His soccer club, the local professional powerhouse Newell's Old Boys, agreed to help pay for the drugs, but, as costs mounted, it eventually stopped. Frustrated, his father found someone who would pay: Barca. So when Leo was 13, after The Machine of '87 won its final championship, he and his dad, Jorge, moved to Spain. Before Messi left he stopped into his doctor's office to say goodbye. Schwarsztein wished him luck and Messi handed him his Newell's jersey, tiny, with the number nine on the back. He autographed it, then rode with his father to the Buenos Aires airport, trading his old comfortable life for an unknown new one.
His mother ultimately stayed behind with his siblings, dividing the family, and Messi, always shy, struggled. When he cried, which was often, he hid. He didn't want his father to see. His whole family revolved around his future; Barca even agreed to employ Jorge while Leo trained at the club's famous youth academy. He went to class, reluctantly, but really he was a professional athlete by the age of 13. Four years passed. During this time of loneliness, when he was a child supporting his family, he changed from Lionel into ... Messi. He grew. Schwarsztein was right. Maradona is 5-foot-5. Messi is 5-foot-7. The next time people in Rosario heard his name, he was a star. "It is difficult to be a hero in your own city," explained Marcelo Ramirez, a family friend and radio host who showed us text messages from Messi. "He didn't grow up here. It's like he lost contact with the people. He is more an international figure than a Rosarino."
Wright is a tremendous writer.
My family and I thank you all for the comments and messages of affection that we have received today, but we want to make it clear that the information circulating that my son has been born is completely false. A hug to everyone!
That Benfica player is Pablo Aimar, one of Messi's childhood heros.
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Videologic Vivid!XS Kyro II Review
Posted by Thomas
McGuire on August 2, 2001
Manufacturer: Videologic Product:
Kyro 2 is the latest in PowerVR's Series 3 Graphics Cards
& will be the most successful for the PC so far, or so
the Manufacturers of these cards are hoping at least. In the
past PowerVR were probably most well known for their
relationship with Sega, e.g. powering Sega Arcade machines
& the ill-fated Dreamcast.
one reason for the some of the in interest in this Chipset
was the infamous leaked nVidia presentation (Or "sales
tool" as they called it) on the Kyro 2, available
here, which cast nVidia in an undesired light & cast
the Kyro 2 as being the valiant underdog. Thanks to Videologic/Imagination Technologies David
Harold for answering some Questions regarding the Kyro 2.
Given the costs of this card I was expecting very little, if
anything, in the way of bundled software with the Vivid! XS,
perhaps a few Technology demos, nothing more. I was
pleasantly surprised to find that it came bundled with
WinDVD 2000 2.2, along with the Driver CD for the Graphics
card itself of course.
The Manual was a fairly standard issue containing how to install
the Vivid! XS along with some more on TV-Out &
resolution/refresh rates. Nothing too special here really.
The Driver installation also allows you to install an Online
Manual as well. The Help files for the Vivid! XS were nice
though & explain all the settings rather well.
Installation of the Videologic Vivid! XS went
rather smoothly as one could expect. I uninstalled 3dfx
Tools, shut down my system & removed the Voodoo 5
5500AGP. Then I gently slid the Vivid! XS into the empty AGP
slot. After screwing the card into place & plugging in
the Monitor cable I booted up the system up once again. The
card was detected via Plug & Play & the latest
Drivers were installed without issue.
Hardware Features
The Vivid! XS has a few extra hardware features built into it that
make it a nicer overall package. They are as follows:
Motion Compensation
DVD playback on the PC has become rather popular, what with DVD
drives being fairly standard in new systems along with
Multi-Channel Soundcards/PC Speaker systems & AC3/DTS
In most instances very little changes between each frame of DVD
(MPEG2) during playback. Using predictive coding it is
possible to calculate/measure the motion of moving objects
between frames. This data can then be used to predict their
position in future frames.
This process will, as you can guess, reduce the CPU resources
needed for DVD/MPEG2 playback (In supported Software
Decoders that is). Although, given the speed of current
CPU's is it really all that necessary? To test this
out I tried PowerDVD 3.0 & WinDVD to see what difference
Motion Compensation could make (It's worth noting that
Motion Compensation is only 1 form of On-board MPEG2
decoding, the other being iDCT - Inverse
Discrete Cosine Transformation, as
supported by most ATI Graphics cards in addition to Motion
The Kyro 2 Chipset supports & uses DXVA (DirectX
Video Acceleration) for providing Motion
Compensation so assuming your Software DVD decoder supports
this then Motion Compensation with the Vivid! XS should work
just fine.
The tables beneath display the CPU & Memory utilization with
Motion Compensation Enabled/Disabled. For
testing this I used Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon playing
10 minutes of the film on System 1. First up Power DVD 3:
Power DVD 3.0
Now for WinDVD 2000 2.2:
The results for CPU/Memory usage weren't exactly
overwhelming (To put it mildly) & in fact it seems the
main benefit I noticed was that of reduced slightly reduced
Memory usage with Motion compensation enabled (1 or
2MB only though). Testing DVD playback while playing a high
quality MP3 back resulted in similar results, albeit it with
higher CPU usage in both results.
Overall it seems Motion Compensation had no real beneficial
effect on CPU usage in the tests taken in Windows 2000,
although memory usage was slightly reduced. Perhaps on a
slower CPU can the reduced CPU usage be seen, although for
newer system it would seem that Motion Compensation has no
noticeable effect.
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MIAMI BEACH HURRICANE INFORMATION CENTERMiami Beach Hurricane Guide 2016: Hurricane Guide 2016 - English (PDF) Guía de Huracanes 2016 - Español (PDF)
The City of Miami Beach wants to ensure the safety of all its residents and visitors and urges everyone to have a plan in case of a hurricane or other emergency. We are prepared and we want to make sure that you are too.Miami Beach is located in an evacuation zone. Our hurricane information guide includes specific preparations and information for the Miami Beach community.Hurricane season is from June 1 through November 30.Although hurricanes have occurred outside of these six months, these dates were selected to encompass over 97% of tropical activity. The Atlantic basin shows a very peaked season from August through October, with 78% of the tropical storm days, 87% of the minor (categories 1 and 2) hurricane days, and 96% of the major (categories 3, 4, and 5) hurricane days occurring. Once in a few years, there may be a hurricane occurring "out of season" -- primarily May or December.NEW:Storm Surge Simulator >Learn how to prepare > Volunteer as a CERT member >


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New Music: 2 Chainz: Based on A T.R.U. Story
2 Chainz debut album Based on a T.R.U. Story delivers, but that delivery is a few solid singles and not much else.
2 Chainz was once known as Tity Boi, his stage name as one half of Atlanta-based hip-hop duo Playaz Circle. They were active until 2010 and will be known for their sole number-one single — "Duffle Bag Boys," featuring Lil Wayne — and not much else.
What's interesting is how much struggle it took to get there. Tity Boi graduated from Alabama State University with a business degree, playing basketball for the school; soon afterwards he was shot and the other half of Playaz Circle, Dolla Boy, was incarcerated. Ludacris, another Atlanta native, reached out and saved the duo from collapse. For more than 10 years since, Playaz Circle endured in an industry known for eating its young, releasing mixtapes and guest verses and generally surviving with just one recognizable hit.
Then Tity Boi became 2 Chainz, and from seemingly nowhere, a star was born. Chainz was the same man but a different rapper, releasing guest features that blow the artists who host him out of the water. You've probably heard a few, like this year's "Beez in the Trap" by Nicki Minaj or "Mercy" under Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music collective; they're radio hits that have helped launch him to near-superstardom. Kanye West tweeted earlier this year: "2 Chainz is charging 100k for a verse now cause he's G.O.O.D!!!!!"
The man came a long way from a gunshot wound and an uncertain future in a flailing rap duo. His debut studio album out this week, Based on a T.R.U. Story, was understandably easy to get excited for. And it delivers, but that delivery is a few solid singles and not much else.
First, the good: those singles are definite bangers. "No Lie," "Birthday Song," "Wut We Doin?" and "Riot" dropped weeks ago and represent Chainz at his finest, delivering radio-ready hooks over bumping beats. What remains is uneven at best. The album lacks cohesion, tracking from further attempts at singles ("Money Machine" finds him repeating, ad nauseam, the fact that he needs an ATM to hold his cash) to slower songs (even world-renowned producer The-Dream can't save "Extremely Blessed," with its lyrics about first dates at Waffle House; Mike Posner of Cooler Than Me fame does deliver beautiful verses that complement lackluster rhymes for "In Town," making it a passable attempt at a slowed-down song.)
It comes down to this: Chainz is in his element when he's making those chains shake on bass-heavy beats. This album features a dubstep-based song in the bonus tracks, and it's terrible. If you want Chainz at his best, turn on your favorite pop-rap station or buy the aforementioned singles individually. Otherwise, be prepared to wade through a lot of failed slow dances to get to the booty-poppers Chainz delivers with aplomb.