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Mount Davidson (NV) Climber's Log
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Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2016
|Hiked up from Virginia City. This was Nv CoHP #12/17.
|Posted Dec 5, 2016 10:54 pm
|5 peak day
Date Climbed: Nov 7, 2015
|Collected Middle Hill, Ophir Hill, Davidson, Bullion and Butler on a fine November day, some snow on the north facing slopes added to the fun.
|Posted Nov 9, 2015 1:28 am
|via Ophir
Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2015
|via Ophir Hill. Did not take telephone pole route but stayed right on wider dirt/rock road up to and along the ridge past a subsidiary antenna structure up to main towers and rocks on Ophir. Then down to the saddle following the obvious route to Davidson
On the descent cut cross country down to telephone poles and descended. Saw three wild horses quietly grazing.
|Posted Aug 12, 2015 1:17 am
|Spanish Ravine
Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2015
|With Ophir and Bullion. 8th NV County highpoint.
Beautiful warm day and passed a herd of wild horses on the slopes of Bullion.
Pics and commentary are here.
|Posted Feb 16, 2015 12:45 pm
|from Virginia City
Date Climbed: Feb 10, 2014
|with the family. Nice weather. some muddy spots on the way down.
|Posted Dec 2, 2014 6:08 pm
|Second Time Up
Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2014
|Later this day I would see Eric Kassan's completion of Nevada's county prominence HP list on Virginia Peak, so I joined him in the morning to also climb Mt Davidson.
Years ago I did a direct assault from Virginia City via the big V. This time we used the Spanish Ravine/ powerpole route.
Park in the lot near the outhouse with the crescent moon. Above at the right is the road that goes up Spanish ravine. Go past the water tank which will be on your left. Just past the hairpin turn where the road leaves the canyon going left is the start of the road directly under the power poles. Follow this to where the ravine ends in a shallow basin just before the ridge. Here the poles and its road end as well, as the cables now go underground. Keep going up this basin westward to the gentle saddle and the ridge where the road along the ridgeline will take you S then SE to the summit. A very short and easy rock scramble completes the ascent.
|Posted Sep 16, 2014 4:13 pm
|Spanish Ravidne route
Date Climbed: Apr 1, 2013
|Lots of deer and wild horses.
|Posted Jan 21, 2014 7:17 am
|Jesus Malverde
|Main road up/Spanish Ravine down
Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2013
|Gentle hike with really nice views; an interesting contrast to the "beer-gut tourism" at the trail head. Ophir Hill is worth the hike over too. 7th Nevada county highpoint so far. Party on Wayne!
|Posted Aug 31, 2013 7:46 pm
Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2013
|Drove the Ophir Grade most of the way and then hiked the last half mile of craptastic road.
|Posted Jul 28, 2013 8:27 pm
|Mid-night ascent
Date Climbed: Mar 15, 2013
|Great views from the summit. Cold and windy on the summit.
|Posted Mar 20, 2013 1:10 pm
|Re: Mid-night ascent
|That was allot of fun. WHat is the next night ascent we are going to do?
|Posted Mar 28, 2013 5:24 pm
|Mount Davidson at Night
Date Climbed: Mar 16, 2013
|Spur of the moment climb ended up as an nighttime climb to the top. It was pretty amazing to see the lights of Reno, Carson City, Genoa, Minden and Gardnervile, Silver Springs, Stagecoach, and Round Mountain all at the same time.
|Posted Mar 20, 2013 11:29 am
|after Mt Grant
Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2011
|drove up? rental cars are nuts, aren't they?
|Posted Dec 28, 2012 3:47 pm
|NV County HP # 4
Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2011
|Really windy up there, with threatening clouds nearby. Good to be in Nevada!
|Posted Aug 19, 2012 11:16 am
|with vcms school again
Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2012
|hike with vc middle school again
|Posted Jul 7, 2012 10:18 pm
|Spanish Ravine
Date Climbed: Jan 4, 2012
|Took the Spanish Ravine route up to Mount Davidson, Ophir Hill, and Mount Bullion. Excellent views of the Sierra from the top.
|Posted Jan 4, 2012 4:00 pm
|East Slope Hike
Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2011
|Hiked up with Craig W. and 4 others from behind the mining pit on the south end of town. Came back down the Spanish Gulch. The sound of the tourist steam train was always within earshot.
|Posted Sep 13, 2011 9:40 pm
|Second CoHP Of The Day
Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2011
|After finishing the "9/11 Mount Grant Memorial Challenge" in Mineral County, my teammate (Mike Collins) met-up with some other participants/friends from Washington (Bob Bolton, Duane Gilliland, Ken Russell, Greg Slayden). We headed north towards Reno, stopping at Virginia City to bag this CoHP together. There was a funny character ("Eric") at the summit trying to put an American flag on the old flagpole. Greg helped. The views from summit were great. We ascended the steep slopes on the SE side, and then descended via roads back to Virginia City on the WNW side.
|Posted Sep 13, 2011 12:42 am
|Why Not?
Date Climbed: May 3, 2006
|I happened to be in Reno...
|Posted Jul 30, 2011 5:57 pm
|via Spanish Ravine (at night)
Date Climbed: Oct 15, 2010
|I hiked this one at night under a waxing moon. I summited at 9:45 PM. Weather was breezy and rather cool.
|Posted Oct 17, 2010 1:39 am


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Good move...Wonder if this could mean that Dunn is not coming to First Base? Wonder if it means that Dunn or Junior could be movin to another team...especially Dunn.
Good move...Wonder if this could mean that Dunn is not coming to First Base? Wonder if it means that Dunn or Junior could be movin to another team...especially Dunn.
"Sometimes, it's not the sexiest moves that put you over the top," Krivsky said. "It's a series of transactions that help you get there."
Originally Posted by MartyFan
Yeah, that's what I was wondering too. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see either Pena or Kearns moved.
Is it solipsistic in here, or is it just me?
You are reading too much into this move.Originally Posted by MartyFan
At this time, I choose to read this move this way:
Krivsky: "Good lord! Is that what O'Brien thought would pass for a bench?"
Leftover underling: "Yeah. No good?"
Krivsky: "No it's no good! It's terrible! Get me Hatteberg's agent on the phone. He at least has a memory of once having a pulse."
Leftover underling: "What? We're actually going to be proactive?" (Head explodes)
Krivsky: "Great, now one more position to fill."
Hatteberg can also serve as the emergency third catcher, which is good to have. Of course, this also gives a reasonable option to play first if Dunn is traded -- a little leverage if you will.
I'm also glad that we're finally looking at backups who are legitimate major leaguers rather than guys like Cruz who are the absolute definition of replacement level.
I see no reason to NOT like this move. Good job Krivsky, keep it going!
Benzinger backing and calling! And the 1990 world championship series belongs to the Cincinnati Reds!
I like this signing as long as Hatteberg is viewed as a backup. He gets on base at a decent rate (.356 career), but his GiDP numbers last year were Casey-like (22) and his power is in decline (also Casey-like). If he sits on the bench to spell Dunn and the occasional outfielder or to pinch hit, I like what he brings to the bench. If he is viewed as an insurance player at 1B that will allow a later trade of an OF'er or Dunn, I like the signing a lot less.
That says it all. How long has it been that we actually signed a backup player that just might contribute? I know, Joe Randa, but he was temporary from the get-go and put up huge numbers against his career statistics while he was here. If this is the kind of backup player our new GM is after, this is quite a change. And for the better. Instead of hoping Jacob Cruz can backup whoever, we have a guy who's played the position and pretty well. A real major leaguer.Originally Posted by RedsManRick
As for trading Kearns, pena, or Dunn, I don't know. It seems to state a doubt that all three of the outfielders will be healthy all season. If that happens, you move Dunn to the OF and plug in Hatteburg at first and off you go. That kind of thinking didn't exist under O'Brien.
I'm pleased.
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-Beano Cook
Technically, Almarez's title is director of player development/international operations. Not international scouting.Originally Posted by M2
So who is going to head up the statistical analysis department that will keep all these tools scouts in check?Originally Posted by Joseph
"I can still throw it in the 70s. And I can throw it in the 80s if I don't want to comb my hair for a week." - Bob Feller at age 66 when asked how hard he could throw.
Maybe...maybe not...I am just throwing stuff out to discuss...the biggest need in this organization begins and ends with pitching...check that, quality pitching...you are going to get very little of that if you move Pena or Kearns at this point...move Dunn? You get some good pitching in return.Originally Posted by reds44
"Sometimes, it's not the sexiest moves that put you over the top," Krivsky said. "It's a series of transactions that help you get there."
If I'm Jacob Cruz I'm very, very scared right now. His life just got a lot more difficult.
If an OF gets hurt or traded I'd imagine Freel goes into the OF instead of Dunn. With the work of trying to transform him into a 1B I doubt they'll jack him around and toss him back into the OF when they've got someone else capable of the job.
I don't know I'm betting that he gets at least 20 games in the OF, Dunn played first all the way until ML ball so the transition isn't going to be as rough as we think.With the work of trying to transform him into a 1B I doubt they'll jack him around and toss him back into the OF when they've got someone else capable of the job.
But I'm imagining that the days of a PH only like Cruz isn't going to cut it anymore and playing part of the field and having some skills at working the count can be important from 23-25 on the roster too.
For what it's worth, here is the Rotoworld assessment:
I tend to view this move in a more positive light. The 40 man roster isn't exactly chock-full of All-Stars, especially on the fringes where the corresponding move will occur (Ahem, Mr. Womack?). Hatteberg may not be able to play in the outfield, but he can back up at 1B, PH, and serve as the emergency catcher if Narron decides to use Valentin to pinch hit. He can still get on base at a decent clip and can generate a SF, if needed (4th in the AL in that category in 2004). I'd rather he signed a minor league deal, as well, but I don't mind a $750K major league deal either if the guy is going to be used in a backup role.Reds signed first baseman Scott Hatteberg, who had been with the Athletics, to a one-year, $750,000 contract.
Not very impressed with this, especially since it's a major league deal and Cincinnati already had a full 40-man roster. Hatteberg isn't even of a lot of use as a defensive replacement. He could be a fine pinch-hitter, but the Reds already have one of those in Jacob Cruz, and unlike Cruz, Hatteberg isn't an option in the outfield. He's not someone who should be guaranteed a job at this point of his career. Feb. 12 - 1:48 pm et
And only had 2 last year in 535 PA's and in fact never has had more than 3 in a year but that one... no offense but SF is the iffyest stat ever produced to make anyone look good, especially considering that the Reds record is held by Johnny Temple and even Junior Kennedy had 8 in 1980.Originally Posted by Henry Clay
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Hell, I'm just impressed that LoneWolf knows so many girls! Assuming one vote per girl, that's 95 girls, not counting niche.
Hmm...These Fragrances have all hit the mainstream record so I guess that of all the women you asked they'd probably just note something that was just a tidbit off the their tounge...though some of those scents in that list are good! It's just that none of them even mentioned Guerlain... Ahh well.
- Balava
- I Want To Appreciate You With My Eyes Closed-
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Hell, I'm just impressed that LoneWolf knows so many girls! Assuming one vote per girl, that's 95 girls, not counting niche.
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Btw, nice work, LoneWolf. But I'm interested to know what influence a woman's perfume buying decision, esp. when they are not as well exposed as Basenoters to perfumery. I recall when I was in my late teens to early 20s, girls around my age tend to buy stuff based on what their friends approve/recommend.
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Great poll LoneWolf!
Glad to see one of my scents in the list besides Fierce. I don't know exactly the situation at the States , but knowing the marketing behind A&F and the age zone (18-25), I think it is reasonable for Fierce to win the gold medal.
Zgb (nice wardrobe), if you can get it in a good price, I'd said yes go for it. Fierce has a very pleasant scent, and it is not common outside US.
It would be nice to have a similar poll, asking ladies between 30 and 40.
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This thread inspired me to do my own mini-mini poll.
My sisters (both over 60): Le No. 3 de Caron
My nieces (both over 35): Verace l'homme
My girlfriend (over 40): Kouros
My 7 year old great- niece: Chanel pour Monsieur Concentree
These are the women who matter the most to me. I'm happy. Life is good.
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thanks for the list.
this will remind me what NOT to wear.. last thing i want is a woman smelling me and reminding herself of her ex boyfriends.
if i conversate with a woman, i might ask whats your fav colognes.. whatever they say, i dont wear it.
scents spark memories, past memories.. im trying to make NEW ones, lol.
La Nuit de l'Homme. Never had better responses than when I wear that stuff around. Mainly college age girls.
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I actually like Calvin Klein Eternity--a very white floral scent--but don't wear it because one of my DH's girlfriends wore it long ago. When I came across some essential scent oil he bought in the Middle East for his ex-wife (hidden deep in some medicine cabinet), without sniffing it, I poured it down the sink drain...it was a catharsis for him as he watched me do it...
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That girl, that bottle, that mattress and me.
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If there is one thing that people who live and work in Antarctica say they miss, it is fresh fruits and vegetables. "Freshies," as they are called here, are hard to come by and always a treat. That's especially true for the people who live and work in field camps, which are often far from major research stations. This is why, when we learn our helicopter flight to a field camp is approved, an old hand in the group suggests we bring fresh apples as a present.
The camp we are visiting is Lake Hoare, named for the lake that it overlooks. We are in an unusual area known as the Dry Valleys. The camp sits in front of a towering wall of ice called Canada glacier. The rest of the valley is completely ice-free and at first seems barren. When we land and climb down from the helicopter, we are greeted by Rae Spain, who manages the day-to-day activity at the camp. That includes coordinating helicopter flights and cargo drop offs, opening and closing the camp each season, and cooking and baking, too. Spain has been at Lake Hoare for 16 seasons and has worked in the U.S. Antarctic Program for 32 years.
Mike Gooseff is a researcher at Lake Hoare who has spent nine seasons on the ice. Gooseff is a hydrologist, which means he studies the way water moves through an environment. For several weeks in the Antarctic summer, the 24-hour sunshine and warmer temperatures are enough to melt a tiny amount of ice from the surrounding glaciers. The runoff is enough to create small temporary steams that feed nearby lakes. Adam Wlostowski, a student of Gooseff's, explains how the glacial stream flow is measured. In recent years, the flow has increased, which is causing Lake Hoare to rise. There are many things affecting this system that scientists want to understand better, says Gooseff.
We eat a delicious carrot cake and researchers talk about their favorite camp foods. It starts to lightly snow and each of the nine people at the camp heads to his or her tent to sleep. There is a main building which houses the kitchen, communication center and work desks, plus smaller buildings for labs, bathrooms, and storage areas. Tents for sleeping are arranged in a large area around the camp.
The next morning Spain is on the radio confirming our helicopter ride to another location and updating weather conditions at the camp. "Winds are calm, view is unrestricted," she reports. We get ready to head out to meet researchers in a nearby valley. Gooseff and his student, along with another researcher and a mountaineer, will take measurements on Canada glacier. They strap on special climbing harnesses. "Today we will be roped in for safety," explains Gooseff, "because we are going higher up on the glacier." We can hear a helicopter from far away. Gooseff identifies the model even before we see it because of the deep and distinctive thump-thump-thump it makes.
Sampling a Stream
After 15 minutes in the air, the helicopter pilot spots three figures in the distance. Diane McKnight and two of her students are waiting for us. The researchers are part of the group known as the "stream team." One of the students, Aneliya Sakaeva, will be taking samples of the water that flows in the temporary streams. She will also take samples of the orange and black mats of microorganisms that live on the bottom of these shallow streams. The organisms that live in the streams survive being freeze-dried most of the year. And yet they spring back to life within 15 minutes when water enters the stream again.
Sakaeva is studying a group of organisms called diatoms. The water is freezing cold but she is patient and careful, taking samples and recording measurements at certain points along the stream. Another group of researchers called the "wormherders" sample the organisms that live in the soils surrounding the streams. And still other research teams study the lakes into which the streams flow. The research being conducted in the Dry Valleys is part of a much larger project called Long Term Ecological Research (LTER), which has 25 sites worldwide.
We hike with McKnight and her students to a small nearby field camp next to another lake. We have tea and coffee, and some of the researchers eat lunch. The Lake Hoare camp will be open for another couple of weeks, but this camp is closing for the season today. Life in the field camps is clearly a challenge, but one that researchers and the people who make their work possible also love. "You don't really think you'll never come back," says Spain. "There may come a time when I'm not coming down here. But his place will never leave me."


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Oblivious of fashionable trends or systems of every kind, in search of perfection, Flamant provides a resolutely modern vision of decoration, incorporating comfort, elegance and originality. Consequently, the border between past and present becomes decidedly blurred.
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I'm having the most awesome back and forth with a Cowboys fan on Facebook.

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This board incessantly discusses our need for linebackers. We are not spending money to get one or drafting one high, so get over it!
We, as the team is currently set up with these coaches DO NOT VALUE THE LB POSITION. This is not the glory days of the 80s. They have made this abundantly clear.
Whether it be the nascar package with only 2 lbs or the 3 safety look with only 2 lbs, we do not line up 3 lbs a good portion of the time.
We are bringing in athletic guys on the cheap like rivers and curry because we feel like when we do run our lbs out there, we need someone to match up with either a TE or a QB (vick/RGIII). This is why we bring in guys like kiwi, williams, or even cooper (even though hes technically a safety).
Our current defensive philosophy devalues LB position in comparison to what we ran in the past. For this reason we will not spend big money or picks on LB's, especially since the last one was a complete bust (sintim). If Perry Fewell were no longer the DC, things could change but until then, this is how our D will be run.
I love what the GMEN have done this offseason and signing cruz long term would be the cherry on top. GO GMEN.
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Indigo Energy Facility
Emergency Peaker Project
Docket Number:
01-EP-02 (Application For Certification)
01-EP-2C (Compliance Proceeding)
Project Status:
Licensed; In Compliance Phase. Operational:July 26, 2001
September 1, 2001
September 1, 2001
Applicant: Wildflower Energy LLP / InterGen
Location: Palm Springs, California
Size: 135 Megawatt Peaking Power Plant
Wildflower Energy LP proposes to construct the Indigo Energy Facility, a nominal 135 MW simple-cycle natural gas power plant, to be located at approximately one-half mile northwest of the Indian Avenue interchange with I-10 in the City of Palm Springs in Riverside County. The facility will connect to the 115 kV transmission line that runs between the Garnet and Devers substations. The project will include a new 24-inch natural gas supply line that will connect to one of the existing 30-inch Southern California Gas Company main 30-inch pipelines south of I-10.
The project will utilize Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and CO oxidation catalyst systems to control emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO). The project will obtain water from the Mission Springs Water District, which has a 12-inch water main that runs along the south side of the project site. Peak water usage is estimated at 240 gallons per minute. The only wastewater discharge from the facility will be storm drainage, which will be routed to an oil-water separator prior to discharge into the local storm drainage system. The project will use aqueous ammonia for the SCR system. The ammonia will be stored in three 10,000 gallon tanks with secondary containment.
Wildflower anticipates construction to take two to three months. This schedule is dependent on timely completion of the natural gas and transmission interconnections. The peak construction workforce will be approximately 200.
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I searched through the archives, but nearly all of the old links are broken or faield to provide information that I am looking for. For some reason, I think it might be a neat idea to keep bees in a skep. I have no intention of harvesting honey from them, or having them be useful in any way other than pollinating and maybe casting off swarms once in a while. It just seems like a neat "old school" way of having some bees and seeing how they do. Since bees are just a hobby for me, and I like making the gear, I plan to make my skep. I happen to have an abundant supply of pampas grass surrounding a portion of one of my ponds. With most of them being around 12' in height, it seems like they would do nicely for making the body. Is there any reason you can think of to avoid using this material? I also have plenty of reeds around the other pond and along our creek. These seem like they might be more difficult to work as they do not have a round cross section. I understand that this will likely be a time consuming venture with very little to show for it aside from an upside down basket lacking much aesthetic appeal, but I'm okay with that. The novelty of making something is all the motivation I require.
I've read that the skeps were traditionally covered in cow dung to decrease the problems associated with woodepeckers. We do have a rather strong population of red bellied wood peckers, and pileated wood peckers are seen occasionally. I'm presuming that this dung covering is only used on the exterior. Is anything required on the interior?
I understand that keeping bees in this manner is frowned upon, so my intention is not to place bees in the skep, but rather to simply put a skep out somewhere away from the hives and simply let nature run it's course.
Any thoughts or advice for me on this venture?
I have no intimate knowledge of the traditional tools required, but c'mon. I'm an engineer and were talking about a glorified basket. I'm sure I'll be able to come up with something that will work well enough. I'm curious about opinions on dimensions though. I doubt there was a "standard" size, but there are surely accepted values...perhps the 40 litre volume of a swarm trap?


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Discussion in 'Ride Of The Month' started by ct9a, Feb 5, 2010.
Once again, a little late, sorry guys and gals. Anyway, let's see who wants in for March.
I DO I DO!!!! the truck needs cleaned but hell i just finished it today in the snow..:great:
2006 silverado w/t 4.3 with 6" rouch country lift 315x70x17 bfg all terrains
I would like to nominate myself. Look at my album for more pictures.
2008 Silverado LS Tahoe wheels 275/55-20 Bridgestone tires lowered 3" in rear 15% tint chrome mirrors and chrome gas cap Katzkin leather seats
I'll nominate 04SilveradoMykk. I hope I spelled it right, I'm on my phone
ill run
I'll run also, let me know if you need more pics.
Ill try with my Dually
Ill try my crewcab too.
I'll try with my truck. check out my album
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text: 1) No way I could root for the Heat. Mourning, Shaq, and Wade are people my very fiber dislikes. 2) Chicago is a young, inexperienced team. We do not want them gaining any more experience by extending the series. Ben Wallace is about the only guy on that team who is prone to getting worn down, and I doubt that is going to happen this year. Scott Skiles simply did not play Ben all that many minutes this season. 3) Now, if Miami was going to win the series, yes, it would have been great if it went long since Shaq would be worn out coming into our series. However, even this has a problem. Every game Wade plays he seems to get better.


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Reviewed By David M (Paulden, AZ) Reviewed for a 2006 Ford F-350 —8/4/2014 9:42 PM
Haven't used the tent yet, but I set it up I. The driveway just to figure it out. Instructions were not so good, but I figured it out. The tent seems pretty well made and fits the truck pretty good. I would have rated the deal better if the tend were just a bit bigger to fit my f350. All in all, looks like it will work well.


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Don't really have strong feelings either way.2) Tynes being cut.. Dear god, wherever will be find another FG kicker that can't make a kick outside 50?
Not franchise, we need Beatty locked up with a 5+ year deal.3) Beatty getting franchised, that means they want him to stay and become a lockdown LT.. Pay the man, all the money we're paying two average linemen (Diehl, Snee) comes off the books in the next two years anyway
I hope Locklear can be ready to play week 1. That would be great. Doubt it, but it would be great.However, as I've said many times.. If Diehl is on this roster next year, Tom Coughlin will find a way to put him in the lineup and stunt the growth of younger lineman. Cut him, bring back Locklear and hope for the best with Brewer, because he can't be any worse than Diehl.
I think we should cut webster than then offer him a take it or leave it vet min contract. The total cap hit for cutting him + a new vet min deal is about 4 million, compared to the 7 million he is due in his existing contract.Rolle, and Webster should be cut but I doubt that happens.
I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite team in the NFL.
Rolle is due to make 9 mill next years, that is insane...
There has to be a FA RT out there that is better than Diehl and won't make near what he is due this year.
Kenny Phillips becomes expendable if they retain Brown and why wouldn't they. The 3-safety package isn't a must-have, IMO and they can live to tell about it also without Phillips.
Interesting, will be interesting to watch how things play out!


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For Father Frechette, faith pays off in Haiti
By Chris Jenkins
Photo courtesy Marquette University Law School
With his funding drying up last year, Rev. Richard Frechette, C.P. faced a choice: He could scale back his humanitarian efforts in Haiti and lay off half his staff, or he could start spending the six-week cash reserve he'd built up in case of emergency.
He simply couldn't stomach the idea of turning away so many people not when an 80 percent unemployment rate is just one of the litany of large-scale problems facing the troubled Caribbean nation. So he dipped into the reserve fund to keep the orphanages, hospitals and schools running.
Soon after that, he was named the 2012 recipient of the $1 million Opus Prize award for faith-based social entrepreneurship.
The lesson?
"When you do the right thing, the next right thing happens," he says. "It always does. You can be sure of it."
Father Frechette is one of 10 Opus Prize recipients being honored during Mission Week, Marquette's annual examination of its Catholic and Jesuit identity. The recipients, or representatives of the organizations they built, have traveled to Marquette from all over the world and are speaking in a series of events on campus and in the community.
Father Frechette spoke to an audience at Eckstein Hall in an "On the Issues" forum hosted by Mike Gousha, the Law School's distinguished fellow in law and public policy.
Father Frechette painted a bleak picture of Haiti, a country that appeared to be headed toward better times before it was battered by three hurricanes in 2008 and a devastating magnitude-7.0 earthquake in 2010.
And while the earthquake led to a worldwide outpouring of sympathy and funding, Father Frechette says much of that money got tied up in bureaucracies. Other outside aid organizations did some good in Haiti, then left when their funding dried up.
"'Build back better' led to 'build practically nothing,'" he says.
Today, Father Frechette says Haiti is perhaps worse off than ever. Deforestation and soil erosion is choking off whatever was left of the local farming industry. A young population with no direction plus guns, gangs, drugs and kidnappings is giving rise to a culture of lawlessness.
He describes it as a "complete bottoming out."
Still, Father Frechette says he is optimistic about the efforts of Haitian President Michel Martelly, who took office in 2011. And he relishes small victories, such as the first smile from an orphan who has lost everything.
Father Frechette acknowledges that the problems he faces every day could cause despair if it weren't for his abiding faith and a sense of perspective.
He recalls when a nun came to Haiti and was stunned by the problems she saw. But instead of being overwhelmed, she immediately started working on problems she knew she could fix from comforting a crying baby to painting a run-down house.
"You see something that's wrong, stop and do something about it," he says.
Father Frechette hopes people will take that lesson to heart, starting in their own communities and gradually expanding their horizons.
"If your heart is right, you'll start here," he says.
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All across Turkey you will be treated to the same breakfast - freshly baked sesame-coated simit bread rounds, a fruit jam and white cheese, a mezze platter of olives, tomatoes, cucumber and boiled eggs and, depending on the season, fresh or dried figs and dates, all washed down with a strong black sweetened tea (cay).
Often termed Turkish bagels, simit is freshly baked and sold by street peddlers, off carts or most often from trays held aloft on street corners. The coating of grape or
pomegranate molasses imbedded with sesame seed makes for a crunchy outside and chewy inner which is great with a cherry or berry jam, torn off in chewable hunks. You will need to be up early to get these in time for breakfast!
Makes 8 simit
• 1 Tbsp dry yeast
• ¼ tsp sugar
• ¼ cup warm water
• 2 cups high grade flour
• 1 tsp salt
• ¾ cup warm water
• ½ cup fruit molasses
• ½ cup water
• 1 cup white sesame seeds
1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in ¼ cup warm water and leave to stand until frothy, approximately 10 minutes.
2. Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour in ¾ cup warm water and yeast mixture. Knead into a stiff dough. This should take 10-15 minutes.
3. Place in a buttered bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 2 hours.
4. Knead again and divide and roll into 8 balls and leave to rise again for 30 minutes.
5. Roll each ball into a 30cm log, twist and press together into a circle.
6. Dissolve the molasses in the ½ cup water and place the sesame seeds on a flat plate. Dip the bread rounds in the molasses water and then in the sesame seeds. Place on baking trays lined with baking paper and rest a further 30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 200C and then bake simit for 15-20 minutes until bread is baked and sesame is toasted.
Serve warm with berry jam, feta cheese and a platter of sliced tomatoes, cucumber, boiled eggs, dates, figs and olives.


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I do have a question about your team though. The Browns go up 14-0 yesterday, lost to the Eagles, lost to the Cowboys, then yesterday I hear an analyst say that "well, the Giants play up or down to their competition", and all i've heard today, out of numerous different Giants fans, is how they "play up or down to the level of the competition". After losing both conference games WHO'S W-L record is 5-4 , and pulling out victories over the Bucs,Panthers and Browns,Who's W-L record is 2-11 how exactly is that playing to the level of their competition? You lose to good teams and win against bad ones. eXPECT to lose to a great team this sunday.Don't get me wrong, you beat us last year in the Playoffs and got another Ring but this is a new season. I don't see the team that I saw last season and I'm not so sure that the Giants are a threat anymore. I'll be interested in seeing how well we play against you guys but I was wondering if you feel this is as good a team as last season? And exactly how are they "playing to their competition"?
As far as your trying to take this general cliche and apply it specifically, it doesn't work because it's not a real phenomenon, it's a generic cliche. And again, I know you are dying to extrapolate the past 5 games in to a season and then draw some conclusions but it doesn't work that way either. The Giants have played inconsistently this year, just as they did last year.
It's not a matter of beating bad teams and losing to good ones, there isn't enough of a sample size yet to be meaningful. But I respect your attempt to insult the Giants by claiming they only beat bad teams and lose to good ones. If we take that logic (such as it is) and use it for every team this year its flaws would be seen much more clearly. You're talking about 1 or 2 losses or 3 or 4 wins; that is a ridiculous sample size from which to attempt to draw any conclusions.
We are not playing to our competition......we are working the kinks out as we have added a lot of new talent this year- Hosley, Wilson, Randle, Andre Brown, Stevie Brown, Kuhn, Blackburn (dont think he played you in the regular season), Bennett, Amukamara, Barden, and an as yet to be deployed monster DE- Ojomo.....the Oline is young but very potent.....the Eagles game was unfortunate. Had we just run the ball and kicked a 40 yd FG it would have been a win
We beat the bejssus out of the Panthers and Browns.....you're the next victim........I'm just curious to see if you will promise to come back for some crow if we wipe the field with you guys......or will you slink away?
No this team is not as good as the 2011 Champs, its much much better and when they get rolling on you, you will be ground into the Candlestick mud.....last years team was not nearly as explosive.....last years team limped into the playoffs and got hot.
Every Sunday night football expert picked the Panthers to beat us.........we destroyed them, and I'm sure you watched the party.
We have had a ton of injuries and in every instance the next man up stepped in and we grew stronger and stronger
You guys should be scared....VERY SCARED
If we destroy you in front of your friends and family like we did the Packers and Falcons last year........I guarantee you there will be people all over your boards calling for some heads to roll
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I've seen a lot of experts say you guys were going to take a step backwards this year.....not sure why
You might not get to meet the Vikings again.......do not take a playoff win for granted.....you should have learned that lesson last year
Incidentaly, no other team has invaded this board like the 49rs......you guys must be worried, or too stupid to realize you might get rolled on this weekend
Is Kyle Williams still alive........I would have thought they would have found him floating in the Bay after all his flubs last game LOL
Please, please, please don't tell me they must be good because they beat the 49ers. Jesus, that would be the height of low football IQism.


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San Rafael police are investigating a reported armed robbery attempt against a 15-year-old boy walking home from a grocery store.
The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. Saturday on Lochinvar Road, a residential street off Point San Pedro Road, where the boy was walking home from Andy's Local Market, police said.
The boy told police a car with several occupants approached him, and the driver got out and pointed a handgun at him to rob him, said police spokeswoman Margo Rohrbacher.
Then another car came up the street, so the robber got back in the car and drove away. The boy was not injured and did not report any losses.
The robber was described as about 6 feet to 6 feet, 2 inches tall, wearing a black ski mask and dark clothing. The car was described as a white older model Honda.
Rohrbacher said no similar incidents have been reported in the area recently.
Anyone with information can call San Rafael police at 485-3000. Tipsters can also call the multilingual Bay Area Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-222-8477, where they can remain anonymous and be eligible for a possible cash reward.
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Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare neurological disorder that impairs your body's involuntary (autonomic) functions, including blood pressure, heart rate, bladder function and digestion.
Formerly called Shy-Drager syndrome, the condition shares many Parkinson's disease-like symptoms, such as slowness of movement, muscle rigidity and poor balance.
Multiple system atrophy is a degenerative disease that develops in adulthood, usually in the 50s or 60s.
Treatment for MSA includes medications and lifestyle changes to help manage symptoms. The condition progresses gradually and eventually leads to death.
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is so named because its signs and symptoms affect multiple parts of your body. Previously called Shy-Drager syndrome, MSA is classified by two types: parkinsonian and cerebellar, depending on which types of symptoms predominate at the time of evaluation.
Predominant signs and symptoms are those of Parkinson's disease, such as:
Predominant signs and symptoms are lack of muscle coordination (ataxia). Signs and symptoms may include:
In addition, the primary sign of multiple system atrophy is:
You also can develop dangerously high blood pressure levels while lying down.
People with multiple system atrophy may have other difficulties with body functions that occur involuntarily (autonomic), including:
If you develop any of the signs and symptoms associated with multiple system atrophy, see your doctor for an evaluation and diagnosis. If you've already been diagnosed with the condition, contact your doctor if new symptoms occur or if existing symptoms worsen.
There's no known cause for brain changes in multiple system atrophy (MSA). Some researchers are studying whether there's an inherited component or environmental toxin involved in the disease process, but there's no substantial evidence to support these theories.
MSA is associated with deterioration and shrinkage (atrophy) of portions of your brain (cerebellum, basal ganglia and brainstem) that regulate internal body functions, digestion and motor control.
Evaluation under a microscope of damaged brain tissue of people with MSA reveals nerve cells (neurons) that contain an abnormal amount of a protein called alpha-synuclein. Some research suggests that this protein may be overexpressed in multiple system atrophy.
The rate of progression of multiple system atrophy varies from person to person, but the condition does not go into remission. As the disorder progresses, daily activities become increasingly difficult.
You may experience the following complications:
People typically live about seven to nine years after multiple system atrophy symptoms first appear. Ten-year survival is rare. Death is often due to respiratory problems.
You're likely to start by seeing your family doctor, but you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the brain and nervous system (neurologist).
Here's some information to help you prepare for your appointment.
For multiple system atrophy, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
Don't hesitate to ask any other questions that occur to you.
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, including:
While you wait for your appointment, check with your family members to find out if any relatives have been diagnosed with neurological disorders such as Parkinson's or Huntington's disease. Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is not known to be an inherited condition, so a family history of a condition with similar symptoms may help your doctor rule out MSA.
Diagnosis of multiple system atrophy (MSA) can be challenging because there's no test that can make or confirm the diagnosis. At the same time, certain signs and symptoms of MSA — such as muscle rigidity and unsteady gait — also occur with other disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, making the diagnosis more difficult.
As a result, some people are never properly diagnosed, although doctors are increasingly aware of the disease and, thus, more likely to identify its symptoms.
If your doctor suspects multiple system atrophy, he or she will obtain a medical history, perform a physical examination, and possibly order blood tests and brain-imaging scans, such as an MRI, to determine whether brain lesions are present that may be triggering symptoms.
You may receive a referral to a neurologist or other specialist for specific evaluations that can help in making the diagnosis.
One procedure that can aid in the diagnostic process is a tilt table test to help determine if you have a problem with blood pressure control. In this procedure, you're placed on a motorized table and strapped in place. Then the table is tilted upward so that your body is nearly vertical.
Throughout this maneuver, your blood pressure and heart rate are monitored. The findings can document not only the extent of blood pressure irregularities but also whether they occur with a change in physical position.
Doctors may order certain other tests, to determine how your body is functioning. Tests to assess your body's involuntary functions may include:
If you have sleep irregularities, particularly if they involve interrupted breathing or snoring, your doctor may recommend having you evaluated in a sleep laboratory to determine if you have an underlying and treatable sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea.
There's no cure for multiple system atrophy. Management of the disease involves treating signs and symptoms to make you as comfortable as possible and to maintain your body functions and capabilities.
To treat specific signs and symptoms, your doctor may recommend:
Medications to raise blood pressure. Medications such as the corticosteroid fludrocortisone can increase your blood pressure by leading to more retention of salt and water. This drug, which is a steroid, is often prescribed on a twice-a-day regimen.
The drug pyridostigmine (Mestinon) can raise your standing blood pressure without increasing your blood pressure while you're lying down.
Other medications to increase standing pressure, such as midodrine (Orvaten), are available and can raise your blood pressure quickly; however, midodrine has been shown to elevate pressure while lying down, which can increase the risk of stroke in some people.
The FDA has recently approved droxidopa (Northera) for treating orthostatic hypotension. The most common side effects of droxidopa include headache, dizziness and nausea.
Medications to reduce Parkinson's-like signs and symptoms. Certain anti-Parkinson's medications, such as combined levodopa and carbidopa (Parcopa, Sinemet), can be used to reduce Parkinson's-like signs and symptoms, such as stiffness, balance problems and slowness of movement, as well as improve an overall feeling of well-being.
However, not everyone with multiple system atrophy responds to Parkinson's drugs, and the effectiveness of these medications may decline after a few years of therapy.
A physical therapist can help you maintain as much of your motor and muscle capacity as possible as the disorder progresses. A speech-language pathologist can help you learn to improve or maintain your speaking ability.
Doctors often advise using certain self-care measures to help minimize symptoms associated with multiple system atrophy, such as:
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., ranks No. 1 for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., are ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery.
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
Doctors trained in neurology care for people who have multiple system atrophy at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 800-446-2279 (toll-free) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
Doctors trained in neurology care for people who have multiple system atrophy at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 904-953-0853 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
Doctors trained in neurology care for people who have multiple system atrophy at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Members of the Movement Disorders Subspecialty Group also treat people who have multiple system atrophy, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 507-538-3270 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
See information on patient services at the three Mayo Clinic locations, including transportation options and lodging.
Mayo Clinic staff actively conducts research in multiple system atrophy, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Read more about movement disorders research and autonomic nerve disorders research on the neurology research website and at the Udall Center of Excellence in Parkinson's Disease Research website.
See a list of publications by Mayo Clinic doctors on multiple system atrophy on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
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Fly to Lagos with Qatar Airways and you embark on a journey through one of the liveliest and most colourful parts of Africa. This vibrant city represents modern Africa at its best and most eccentric, greeting the visitor with a barrage of scents, colours and entertainment.
Fly to Lagos for an opportunity to explore deeper into the African experience than the usual safari and game reserves offer.
While the usual beaches and tourist attractions are available on your trip to Lagos, there are plenty of other sites to see that capture the spirit of this vibrant city. For art lovers, a visit to the African Artist's Foundation during their trip to Lagos is an excellent introduction to the rising stars of African art, while the National Museum has a small crafts village attached where visitors can watch artisans at work.
If you need a break from the frantic pace of life in the city, book yourself a trip around the coast's 'grottos' – a series of delightful inlets hidden between dramatic stacks sculpted by the sea. Back on land, Lagos still has much of its original city walls left intact, and these dramatic structures are particularly well preserved in places. There are also plenty of museums, as well as several locations that hark back to colonial times.
The Lekki Conservation Centre is a worthwhile excursion during your trip to Lagos. This extensive park captures the essence of the Nigerian landscape and lets visitors immerse themselves in the experience. The beaches of Lagos are popular for swimming, water sports or simple relaxation; hop on a boat trip to Tarkwa Beach, which is devoid of the usual tourist trap souvenir sellers and the perfect place for a peaceful picnic.
Like any major city, Lagos has its fair share of galleries and museums to explore. Of particular note is the Nike Art Gallery that showcases both contemporary and traditional Nigerian arts and crafts. The National Theatre of Arts & Culture, located about an hour from Lagos at Iganmu-Surulere, is the venue to head for if you want to experience the best in Nigerian dance, theatre and performing arts.
Travel to Lagos and you'll discover a city that draws its culinary influences from a variety of sources. Nigerian favourites such as Tsire – meat kebabs that have a coating of peanut or chilli and spices – and international cuisine from France, the Arab peninsula and India all jostle for position.
Food in Lagos is all about a shared experience and plenty of flavour. Look for restaurants that offer diners the chance to taste a variety of Nigerian dishes. Expect plenty of side dishes that include dodo (fried plantain), coconut flavoured rice and millet pancakes known as Funkaso.
Anyone travelling to Lagos will find that this vibrant city is a shopper's paradise, with everything from air-conditioned, modern malls sporting the latest in designer brands, through to bustling markets. For souvenirs with a distinctly Nigerian theme, look out in boutique shops and markets for carvings and calabashes.
Njoku St on the western side of Falomo Shopping Centre in Ikoyi is the place to buy batik cloth and clothing from street vendors. For mall shopping, the Palms Shopping centre has nearly 70 outlets, selling everything from high-end luxury goods and brands to local independent boutiques.
Flights to Lagos arrive at Lagos International Airport.
Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. So before you fly to Lagos please check the visa and passport requirements.
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Last Modified: Saturday, December 08, 2012 10:40 PM
By Johnathan Manning / American Press
NEW ORLEANS — Barbe parents, Barbe alums, new recruits to the Barbe family — they all gathered alike to party in the shadow of the Superdome on Saturday afternoon.
As with any tailgate party in this part of the country, Southern rock blared over loudspeakers as Barbe fans consumed chicken, sausage — even alligator — as they waited for the Buccaneers to take the field against Rummel in the Class 5A championship late Saturday night.
"This may be our first trip here (the Superdome), but this ain't our first rodeo throwing a party," said the host, Phil Tarver. "We didn't just come here to party, we came here to win."
Tarver, who rented tailgating space for Barbe fans across from the Superdome, was one of the non-alums to join the Barbe fanbase.
"It wasn't easy jumping into the Barbe gang, but we've been here a while and it's finally paying off," joked Tarver, a LaGrange graduate whose wife and two sons graduated from Barbe.
Most of the crowd was clad in Columbia blue T-shirts, many of which read "no ceilings," the mantra which Barbe has adopted this year.
But ask them their thoughts about the game and their reply was simple: "Go Bucs."
Barbe students Carl Morrell, Justin Menard and Grant Loup were partaking in the food.
"Most teams wouldn't do this," Loup said of the tailgating party.
As game time approached, the party moved indoors and the east side of the Superdome took on a decidedly Barbe blue hue.
Brian Willis isn't a Barbe graduate, although his company, Ace Striping, stripes Barbe's field.
From Iowa — his son played on the Yellow Jackets' 2007 baseball state title team — Willis said he's been to most of the Bucs' home games and decided to make the trip to New Orleans for the game.
"If you live in Calcasieu Parish, you ought to be a Barbe fan for today," Willis said. "You ought to be wearing Columbia blue."
In Calcasieu, both Westlake and Sulphur declared Saturday to be Barbe Buccaneer Day.
Mike Williford graduated from Barbe in 1999 and was on the last Bucs team to beat West Monroe, prior Barbe's comeback win over the Rebels two Friday nights ago.
Now living in Carencro, he doesn't make many Barbe games, but wasn't going to miss the Bucs' shot at a title.
"The cool thing about it is, you spend four years as a player chasing that ring — we never got it — you see these guys with the focus and leadership to overcome what they had to to get here," Williford said. "Stuff like (the comeback win over West Monroe) that doesn't happen to 17-year-old kids. You don't get down by that much and have the mental fortitude to think we can still come back."
Williford said he lives a mile from rival Carencro High School and hasn't been able to avoid a little gloating.
"I've been wearing my letterman jacket all week," he said.
James Bushnell, an '84 grad who played for Jimmy Shaver and Charles Vicknair, traveled with his wife Jerri from Crowley to watch the game.
"It's a very, very special moment being tied to the program," Bushnell said. "As long as we have been watching them come so close for so long makes it that much more special."
Saturday night was the culmination of a busy week for Barbe players and their families.
"It's been very exciting," said Jennifer Guillory, mother of Austin Guillory. She said she was stressed entering the West Monroe semifinal game, but all that was gone as she waited for the title game.
"It's been wild, not only as a mom, but as a Barbe alum," said Stephanie Burkhalter. Her son, Quinn, is on the team, and her brother, Bryan Bogle, played on the 1981 team that went to the finals.
"We haven't stopped since the clock ticked zero on Friday. It's been nonstop, getting them fed, getting T-shirts and keeping the boys grounded. We're all exhausted, but it was worth it."


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A question.
Consider the code:
This would be used to read in an entire file. The problem is that when there are international characters, they become all messed up in the reading process.Code:
FILE* f = fopen("settings.xml", "r");
char buf[10240];
fread(buf, 10240, 1, f);
Also, this is not my code. The tinyxml C++ library reads files this way and obviously it's causing me problems!
So I was wondering what the best way to fix this would be?
Preferably, I don't want to rewrite the tinyxml code, so workarounds are welcome.
As a last resort, I may rewrite parts of it, but then the question would be what the appropriate way to read files with international characters would be?
The file should be in UTF-8 (no leading bytes).


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The end may not be near but the end of 2012 is! Why not go out with a dramatic she-BANG.
model: Sage Dakota
makeup by me
I started with basing Sage's lid with Tom Ford's Noir Absolute (below)- the texture really grips the shadow. The edges are not the easiest to blend out after the shadow is on so make sure you smudge the edges before you apply shadow especially if you want a soft edge.
Don't forget to tighten up the lash line with a fine brush - details Ladies - we don't want floating lashes!
Tom Ford Beauty Noir Absolute For Eyes $35.00 USD at Neiman Marcus BTW - you could wear this on it's own on your lid dragging it out like a smudged cat's eye which will give you a grungy Rockstar look or simply use it as a liner.
Tom Ford Beauty Eye Color Quad, Crushed Amethyst $75.00 USD at <a target="_new" href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fl=r6&pid=popsugar&pdata=354512&pid=popsugar&pdata=354512&pid=popsugar&pdata=354512&pid=popsugar&pdata=354512">Neiman Marcus
- I applied the highlighter (top left from the quad) to the inner corner of the eye
- The matte colour (bottom right) I applied into the crease and blended up to the brow bone
- The brighter amethyst (bottom left) I applied onto the lower lash line and swept across the lid
Eye Brows in Brunette $15.00 USD at M·A·C was used for a slight fill in.
L'Oreal Double Extend Lash Extension Effect Mascara $9.99 USD at Ulta - Sage has killer lashes so I didn't use the primer on her.
Because everybody and their daughter wants to contour these days... Sage's base was a combination of FACEatelier Ultra Foundation in 0+, 2 and 4.
Powder Blush / Pro Palette Refill Pan $17.00 USD at M·A·C
I used MAC Cosmetics Azalea blush (pictured) and then blended the crap out of it - then blended some more... and then some more... the colour is really strong for pale skin but I love it!
Lip Lacquer $24.00 USD by NARS Cosmetics in Chelsea Girls to finish off the look. I am LOVING this lip pot and just may have to snag some other colours. The texture goes on smooth but not sheer.
If the blush is a little too 80s for you, choose a softer colour or skip blush altogether.
This was the back of Sage's hair - I'll tell you how to do this chic deconstructed updo soon!
[Sage will be off to college soon and #stuffZoiesays is a little too young for these beauty blog posts of mine...I'll have to stockpile a bunch of posts with Sage or recruit more volunteers!]


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Would consider myself an intermediate C++ programmer and I would like to learn some game programming but I do not really know where to start looking. From what I gathered, either OpenGL or Direct X is supposed to be the starting point for 3d programming. That or making use of an engine like Ogre.
But what about 2d games? This following example appears to be 100% 2D:
Where can I find a good starting point for learning about entirely sprite-based 2D games?