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Kevin Rudd's decision not to test his support in the caucus has more to do with his enormous ego than it does with his excuse that he did not stand in order to be true to his word that he would not challenge the Prime Minister.
This is a fatuous argument as it was Gillard who called the spill, meaning he was free to stand without breaking his so-called solemn pledge.
Following the fiasco, there is no doubt that Rudd's ego is so huge that the only way he was prepared to be returned as leader was for it to be in the same way that he was deposed – unopposed, by acclamation – and preferably with the entire caucus on their knees praying for forgiveness for their previous sin.
Rudd has done untold damage to a party that I have been a member of since I was 17, and in my more than 40 years of membership, I have never been witness to someone who has allowed his own naked ambitions to create such destruction. What a pity that this obviously talented man will go down in Labor history as someone who thought he was bigger than the party who gave him the opportunity to lead this nation.
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New Clip from 'All-Star Superman' Animated Film [Video]
All-Star Superman is arguably the most anticipated release of Warner Premiere's long-running series of feature films based on the superheroes of DC Comics. Adapted by Justice League's Dwayne McDuffie from the already classic graphic novel by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, the animated All-Star Superman film will be released February 22 on DVD and Blu-Ray, along with a number of supplementary features you've come to expect from WB's DC Universe series, including audio commentary by produce Bruce Timm and Grant Morrison.
Naturally, promotional images and video have begun to leak out in advance of February's official release, and a new clip featuring Superman and Lex Luthor will be sure you whet your appetites for the final product. Check it out after the jump.
All-Star Superman 2-Disc Special Edition DVD:
• Feature film (est. 75 min)
• Sneak Peak at Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, the next DC Universe Animated Original Movie
• Featurette: "Superman Now" – In a moment of inspiration, Grant Morrison was provided an opportunity to revamp the Man of Steel into something modern, something more relevant for today's audience. This is the story of All-Star Superman – where it all started, and what it came to be
• Two bonus episodes from animated television series handpicked by Bruce Timm
All-Star Superman Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack will include approximately 2 1/2 hours of intriguing bonus features, starting with all of the content available on the 2-Disc Special Edition DVD and adding:
• Featurette: "Incubating the Idea" – A conversation with Grant Morrison
• Audio Commentary: Bruce Timm and Grant Morrison
• All-Star Superman Digital Comic Book
• Standard and high definition versions of the feature film
• Digital copy on disc of the feature film

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Kourtney Kardashian's Fashion Fail
Ew! What is that striped poncho pantsuit Kourtney Kardashian is wearing? And people are supposed to trust her to design clothes and buy them from her? I think not!
She was spotted out doing some shopping with her sister Khloe while boyfriend Scott Disick went to work. And as it turns out, Kourtney is putting her fashion tendencies upon her son, because Mason apparently had 4 different Halloween costumes. What child doesn't need that right? Especially a boy.
Kourtney wrote on her blog, "I took Mason out dressed in costumes the night before Halloween. Mason had lots of costumes for his first Halloween." Well, Hemingway she ain't.
Pointing out one picture, she explains, "This is his frog costume. Grandma Kris [Jenner] came to New York last week and brought four costumes for Mason with her!"
Adding, "I decided to dress up as a pirate. As a child, I always loved how my mom dressed up for every Halloween, so I am going to do the same with Mason!"


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The Yaris is Toyota's replacement for the goofy Echo. But the Yaris is a much better basic transportation option than the Echo ever was. The Yaris actually looks somewhat stylish even though it is still a pudgy little car, but it offers perky performance and an interior that looks great, but is devoid of soft-touch materials. The hatchback comes with a very weak 1.3-litre mated to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed auto. Standard items include power steering, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, front and rear cupholders, two airbags, radio cassette player, 14-inch steel wheels, and ABS brakes. The suspension is independent in front and torsion beam in the rear. Options include a CD player with MP3 capability, a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat, 15-inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler.
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Anti-gay pastors Ken Hutcherson and James Hansen feel they are in the closet. They want to be gay Christians. And by gay, we mean…happy.
According to his byline, Dr. Kenneth L. Hutcherson is the senior pastor of Antioch Bible Church in Kirkland, Wash. He is also a former NFL linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks. (With all the money Hutcherson most likely made as a NFL linebacker, you'd think he'd be plenty "gay" already). However, in a recent editorial in World Net Daily, both pastors are seeking to reclaim the word "gay" from the LGBT community, and they also manage to get a shot in at Dan Savage, who earlier last week said at a student journalism conference that students should "ignore the bullshit about gay people in the Bible."
For some reason, Christians aren't allowed to be gay. We're seen as angry, oppressive malcontents who look like they've been baptized in vinegar. We're often caricatured as plastic phonies who are willfully naïve, or miserable misfits who aren't happy unless they're unhappy. But from our perspective, certain individuals in another community seem like they're the unhappy ones who are overtly hostile to anyone who disagrees with them.
For instance, Dan Savage claims to be gay. But he's not. He's just a vapid agitator who happens to be homosexual. His subcutaneous vitriol recently burst out at some high-school students when he saw they didn't support his view of the Bible. And despite the obligatory apology he gave for his tirade, Savage's hostility is what those teens will remember. Nice going, Mr. Tolerance. Now, we ask you, does Savage sound gay? Of course not.
Hutcherson and Hansen then extend an invitation to Dan Savage to help him be gay again (and, the implication is, straight, too). The pastors claim that the loss of the word "gay" (meaning happy) is a subversive change in language that has made Christians appear to be intolerant when in fact, according to the pastors, "love" (which has undergone a subversive change by implication)used to mean that you could tell someone "the truth" about their "destructive" lifestyle, because you "cared so deeply" for them.
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The Hudson Valley Community College men's basketball team (16-0, 27-2) defeated Schenectady County Community College, 100-53, Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Pat Barnes (Mohonasen HS/Guilderland) led five players in double figures with a game high 22 points, and Dalton Austin-Michaud (Ichabod Crane HS/Valatie) added 18 points and seven assists. Pat Lanoue (Hoosic Valley HS/Troy) added 13 and Matt Harte (Lansingburgh HS/Lansingburgh) 10 to round out the scoring.
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To address the growing problem of drug abuse in Vermillion, a survey was conducted by school boards to gather the community's opinion with regards to drug testing programs.
Local Schools Superintendent Phil Pempin said that parents have, so far, approved of the drug testing initiative for students.
The survey simply asks respondents if they are in favor of drug testing students in Vermillion. "It has shown, so far, that parents are in favor of drug testing all students. We've got a controversial issue and we need to explore it," Pempin said. "We are not saying we are going to do it at this point, but we are discussing it."
The proposal includes provisions for drug testing students who participate in sports and other extra-curricular activities as well as those who want to have their own parking rights in the campus. It is estimated that the program will cost anywhere around $4,000 to $28,000 and a decision will be made by the district school board this summer with regards to the said initiative.
Vermillion Police Chief Christopher Hartung has given his full support in drug testing local students in Vermillion. "I would tell parents to do it. You don't know what your kids are doing. No one knows what your kids are doing but your kids. There's no good drug, no good alcohol, no good buzz. It's all bad. The only thing that comes from it is funerals, hospitals and STDs."
Pempin hopes that drug testing kids will help control the situation and can make students think twice before engaging in drug activities. The thought that there is an existing drug testing program in their schools could deter kids from taking drugs to avoid the consequences if found positive for drug use. Pempin said: "They can say, 'No I can't do that. There's a possibility I could be tested and I'm not going to take that chance."


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What if Ken Griffey Jr. had come back to M's as fit as Raul Ibanez?
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Reader Raymond S. Wilson lives in Bellevue, and is a frequent contributor to "Backtalk," The Seattle Times' Sunday Letters to the Sports Editor.
Who among us can honestly say we expected Raul Ibanez to produce this many key hits and display this much power at age 41? If we are truly honest, then the answer is probably very few of us.
His admirable success brings two thoughts to mind. First is that his almost fanatic obsession with working out and keeping fit throughout his career has paid off. The second is wondering how long Ken Griffey, Jr.'s career might have lasted and what his final stats might have looked like if he had showed up for his last appearance with the Mariners chiseled and fit like Ibanez, rather than slow and overweight like he did.
While pondering that, vote in our poll on whether Ibanez is the Mariners' MVP for the first half of 2013.
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Douglas F. Moeggenberg — 11 a.m., Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford.
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Vonnie A. Moore — 1 p.m., Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville.
Joanne Marie (Blue-Treynor) Mercer — 2 p.m., Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. (Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding)
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I am a 28 year old female with no definition between my chin and neck. I could probably lose about 25-30 pounds, but I have noticed this trait even when weighing that much less. It's also genetic; I notice it in my relatives. If not a neck lift and/or chin implant, is there another procedure that would solve this problem? Thank you.
Am I a Good Candidate for a Neck Lift and Or/chin Implant? (photo)
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If you lose those extra pounds that you mentioned, you might be surprised with the improved definition of your neck. At that point you may only need a little liposuction of the neck region.
Neck lift not the only answer
Achieving your desirable weight will be important in achieving a desirable neck contour. It is too aggressive to consider neck lift at this point because significant contour benefits can be achieved with minimally invasive liposuction and additional tightening of the underlying musculature can be achieved with internal suspension or sometimes referred to as "waddle" neck procedure.
Surgery should only be considered when the desired result cannot be achieved with lifestyle modification, and than choose the less invasive procedure that can address your concern.
Neck lift at 28 may be more surgery and associated scars than you really need
Necklift or chin implant for definition of neck.
Necklift or chin implant for definition of neck is a good question and the answer for you is neither. Spend the money on Jenny, etc. and shed the weight first to get the best result and you probably won't need surgery.
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Web reference: http://www.drclevens.com/
Necklift at 28?
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Weight Management Prior to Cosmetic Surgery
Before electing for cosmetic surgery of your face or neck, I would encourage you to focus on weight loss first. You may find enough change that you won't need a cosmetic procedure. At that point you can make a better decision upon seeing a qualified surgeon in your area.
Web reference: http://www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com
Neck Liposuction
I would recommend focusing on achieving the best possible weight that you can. Thereafter, you may only need neck liposuction.
Web reference: http://www.drkrisreddy.com/west_palm_beach_liposuction_palm_beach_boca_raton.html
Decision for necklift is made when patient is at ideal body weight
It is always best to be at your ideal body weight prior to deciding whether undergoing a neck lift or neck liposuction is needed. A neck lift is a comprehensive sculpting and defatting of the neck with a platysmaplasty. A retrusive chin is best treated with a chin implant and can be done irrespective of weight gain or loss.
Liposuction of the neck without or with a chin implant can dramatically improve the neckline
First off, if you feel that you're overweight and are committed to losing the 25-30 pounds you'll be much better served by focusing on this prior to considering any sort of facial implant or other surgical procedure. You'll feel better, look better, live longer and (best case scenario) be happy enough with your neckline that you will no longer be interested in changing it surgically. In that case, you can put your hard earned money to use in other ways. If you get to a stable goal body weight and are still unhappy with your neckline definition then liposuction is often all that is needed to improve things. This is a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed safely under local or with sedation/ twilight anesthesia. To determine whether you could benefit from a chin implant, you would require an in person consultation but I don't get that sense from the limited photos you've provided. If you arrive at that point, seek a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon for a consultation.
Thank you for your question.
Stephen Weber MD, FACS
Web reference: http://weberfacialplasticsurgery.com/facial-implants/
Am I a Good Candidate for a Neck Lift and Or/chin Implant?
Aesthetically, to measure the chin, a straight profile view is required. An imaginary vertical line is extended down from the lower lip and in men...the chin should hit this line. In women, the chin should be approximately 3/8's of an inch behind that line to be balanced with the lower face.
The excess fat from the face and neck, if not lost with weight reduction, could be removed with micro-liposuction and at 26 years old, the skin should shrink and not require a Neck Lift IMHO. The key to proper aesthetic evaluation, IMO, is a thorough understanding and ability to follow the proper aesthetics of facial beauty for the creation of a naturally, more attractive face.
Web reference: http://www.thepalmercodeinstitute.com
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Waitemata police are engaging with the people who know their community best in their fight against crime on the North Shore.
A couple of months ago police set up the North Shore Most Wanted Facebook page, exclusively for public help in identifying and catching criminals. It has around 4750 'likes' - people who are following the page.
The Facebook page is monitored by administrators in their 20s and was set up by a young constable with experience in social media marketing. It is run in accordance with police's social media policy.
Area Commander for North Shore Police, Les Paterson, says research indicated that the public were keen to participate in tracking down criminals and the term "Most Wanted" was selected because of its naturally high hit-rate, probably because of the long-running American TV series.
Although local police have other Facebook pages - like the Beach Haven Community Constable's page - this one was set up specifically because of the need for public help in identifying offenders.
It posts images from CCTV and asks for help to identify the alleged crims.
"Other police Facebook pages also contain a lot of community and crime prevention information," says Commander Paterson. "We didn't want to make ours too cluttered. Most of our material on the page is from security footage where we want to identify a criminal in action who is often not someone known to our own staff.
"We've had three big successes so far and all matters are still before the courts. One was an alleged aggravated robbery, another was a serious handbag snatching incident and the third was an arrest for $20,000 of stolen jewellery. The owner didn't even know she'd been a victim but saw her gold bracelets on our page, checked and found they were missing from her house."
He said the Facebook page can be time consuming to keep up-to-date - images need blurring once arrests are made, for example - but Paterson says it's an ideal way to engage with people, particularly the under 35 age group.
"The fact is if you're under 35 you tend to be a 'Facebooker' and if you're over 40 you angle towards being a 'Googler'. We can't miss out on that huge under 35 audience. We have to be where they are, use their language and communication style."
He says under 35s' level of engagement online almost sees the virtual and real worlds become one. Their internet browsing is largely done from the Facebook environment, so the police presence there is important.
Posting pictures asking for people to identify offenders can lead to some users thinking it's hilarious to suggest the name of friends - or enemies - as the criminal.
Paterson says it's not too common. "I think people realise that dealing with the cops is something to be treated seriously," he says.
It's also unlikely anyone could be defamed by being falsely named as a potential suspect, in his view.
"There would be some explaining to do and we'd treat each case on the 'intent' and any harm that was actually done," Paterson says. "A malicious lie about an identity would be uncovered pretty quickly and even though information sent to us by email comes through secure indirect links, almost everything can be traced in the cyberworld if we really had to."
As for any objectionable comments, police are applying common sense in keeping with the social media forum being used.
"We control the feedback but are open minded enough to allow negative comments to be viewed. We just keep out the inappropriate or really crazy stuff."
He said there are several dozen ad-hoc police Facebook pages up and running around New Zealand. In the Waitemata Police District, police will shortly be bringing all four of theirs under a single site where viewers can just click the link they want.
Read about the Beach Haven Police Facebook page.
Others include the McLaren Park Neighbourhood Policing Team
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A group of Urban Dictionary editors who only publish their entries and there friends, thus making it much harder to 'Define your world' if you are not in their elite clan.
Probably a group of 10-14 year olds who think they are cool because they can suppress others opinions.
Probably a group of 10-14 year olds who think they are cool because they can suppress others opinions.
Bob: Hey i tried to add the definition 'cigarette' and in my example it said they killed people, but then some Urban Dictionary Nazis rejected it. What a fag.
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dumbasses who spend all their time looking up stupid shit on this website and reviewing other people's slang terms to make sure they are not in violation of some sort of rule.
I am an urban dictionary nazi and I suck ass. I spend probably upwards of 5 hours a day on urbandictionary.com looking at retarded words and writing reviews of them whenever I am slightly offended. My IP should be logged and I should be banned from this website.
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A man (mostly men) that refuse to accept good sound urban dictionary definitions without valid reason and also without any empathy for how the submitter must feel (rejection after rejection).
"Did you see that urban dictionary mail? The Urban Dictionary Nazi's at work again. Give me a napkin. *sniff* Bastards!
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ok so i just setup a network in my house but when i try to connect to the other pc's from the one with the internet hooked up to it vnc won't let me connect. but when i go from the others i can only connect to that pc why does this work this way or am i doing something wrong here.
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im not 100% sure but isn't it that you can't control 2 computers under the same ip address
@jack i'm not saying this is correct at all. I am curious my self
When you connect to a PC in your network it's using a private IP address and they can talk to each other.
Those private IP addresses are not available on the internet connection.
You only have one public IP address on the internet.
A router will control sharing the internet connection between all the private IP addresses.
@jd i am trying to connect using the pc ip address not the internet ip
@whs it is a hub/switch
@pooper they don't have to be under the same ip and it is used to have remote access to other pc's
As I understand it, sharing via a switch is not possible with all modems. I happen to have a Netopia modem where it works. I'LL have to dig to find the details.
Edit: Ok jack, here it is. It was your own thread: https://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/connecting-2-pcs?replies=25
@whs but what does that have to do with vnc not working or am i missing something?
@jack: I think whs was thinking maybe you had a switch that didn't work to share things.
Also I was a little confused by your description of your network and what you want to do.
Can you list it in a tree like the following?
- Modem
-- Switch
--- Computer A, PC to be controlled with VNC
--- Computer B, PC to connect to Computer A
--- Computer C, Just sitting there
ok here this is kinda hard to explain
-pc 1:internet connection using wireless usb internet modem pc to connect to pc 2
-pc 2:internet shared from pc 1 and to be controlled by vnc
-pc 3:internet shared from pc 1
Ok so it's like this then:
- Switch
--- Modem
---- Internet Connection
-- PC 2, connects to PC1 via above switch for Internet, to be controlled with VNC
-- PC 3, connects to PC1 via above switch for Internet
Now which one PC 1 or PC 3 are you using to connect to PC 2?
If both which isn't working?
pc 1 it is my main pc
edit: i havn't tried with pc 3 yet i just got the network setup and haven't really had too much time to mess with it
So connecting to PC 2 with VNC from PC 3 works and from PC 1 it doesn't or does it not work from either?
If you can't connect from any computer then either the firewall or VNC server on PC 2 isn't configured to allow connections from other computers.
Do you have a firewall on PC 2? If so you need to allow access to the VNC server.
ya only the window firewall but i tried to turn it off then do it and still didn't work its not really to big of a deal i was just wundering why it would do this ya know
Ok. In that case then VNC Server might not be configured to accept incoming connections.
I've noticed that RealVNC isn't always configured by default to accept incoming connections.
It depends on your subnet and version of VNC.
Do you use the Internet Connection sharing built in to Windows?
Do you use RealVNC?
If the answers are yes I can tell you how to configure it.
If the answers are different I can probably tell you how but I'll have to check how to do that.
I just remembered, what OS are using on PC 2?
The last time I tried RealVNC on a Vista machine the connection was a little slow.
well it wasn't configured right like you said and i forgot that the other pc did have an other firewall on it and was blocking the connection(i don't use that pc that much but my brother does and i forgot that he had it on there)
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Enjoyed reading the tale of your trek to Base Camp and back. Congrats and getting there - and higher! Enjoy the rest of your trip.
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So the day is finally here - both my 29th and day 1 of our Everest Base Camp Trek. It was a relatively early morning for us and we met out guide Shree at 7am in the hotel. After a mad rush finishing our packing we left for Kathmandu airport at 7.35am in anticipation of the dreaded Lukla flight. Unfortunately we were a bit delayed and not being the best flyer Mick started to get understandably anxious. However we eventually boarded the plane and took off at 9.30am. Thanks to some advice from Shree we got seats on the left side of the plane which gave us spectacular views over the Himalaya for the duration of the flight. The famous Lukla runway very soon loomed ahead of us - a mere 460m at a 12% gradient it didn't look an attractive prospect! However our leather clad pilots were up for the challenge and we touched down smoothly and came to a stop almost instantly
Stayed: See You Lodge
9 November - Phakding to Namche Bazar
We woke up today at 6.30am after our first night in the mountains. A good breakfast and some water purification and we were ready to go. There was a bit of craic when Lama nearly headed off with someone else's bag instead of dad's. The first half of the day we followed the Dudh Koshi river - fantastic scenery
Stayed: Everest Hotel
10 November - Namche Bazar
Today was our 'rest' day in Namche Bazar, or more accurately our acclimatisation day. Before lunch we walked up 400m to Everest View Hotel - the highest hotel in the world at 3800m. And then we walked back down again! It was a shortish walk and although the hotel itself isn't great the views are spectacular - Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Everest...
Stayed: Everest Hotel
11 November - Namche Bazar to Tengboche
After 2 days in Namche our room was a bit of a mess and packing up to leave for 7.30am proved a little difficult. However, after packing, porridge and purification we were off before 8am - not too bad! The early part of the walk was incredible. We followed a relatively flat path high up the valley wall and had amazing views in every direction. Unfortunately the path then dropped 200m and of course any down we do at this stage we have to make up later! This was realised at the end of the days walk with another gruelling 2 hour climb - this time to Tengboche. It was made all the more difficult by the lack of shade and clear skies, which although great for views meant the sun was very unforgiving the whole way up
Stayed: Gomba Lodge
12 November - Tengboche to Dingboche
The cold is starting to set in.... After a long freezing night we were up at 6.30am and off just before 8 as usual. However this time we were all wrapped up in extra layers, woolly hats and gloves. It had snowed the night before and was a bit icy, and the down section at the start seemed a bit treacherous. Nevertheless we made it to the bottom without any falls or injuries. The terrain is constantly changing on the walk and at the bottom we hit different plants and surroundings. The next hour was easy enough although it was still freezing as the stubborn clouds refused to part! Some comfortable up and downs brought us to Pangboche and a welcome cup of sugary milky tea
Stayed: Valley View
13 November - Dingboche
Today was our second and last 'rest' day on the way up. As well as an actual rest the aim of these days is to hike up a few hundred meters and then come back down to sleep lower to help our bodies adapt to the altitude. Most people spend their rest day walking to a place called Chukkung - another village a couple of hours from Dingboche
Stayed: Valley View
14 November - Dingboche to Lobuche
On the move again getting ever closer to Base Camp. The early part of the day took us above Dingboche into a relatively flat walk overlooking Pheriche where we will stay on the way down and the valley below
Stayed: Kala Patthar Lodge
15 November - Lobuche to Everest Base Camp to Gorak Shep
We woke this morning shivering after a terrible nights sleep in what was without a doubt the worst lodge we have stayed in
Stayed: Snowland Lodge
16 November - Gorak Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche
This morning was an early start for Kevin and i as we attempted to climb Kala Patthar
Stayed: Nargakot Hotel
17 November - Pheriche to Phortse
Woke up after another very cold night. Even though we dropped over 1000m yesterday we haven't yet noticed a significant temperature increase! We've heard that Lukla is closed and dad is starting to get a bit worried. He suggested that we might try and get back a day earlier but we eventually decided to stick to plan as we have a fixed flight and are unlikely to get on an earlier one of there's a back log. We rejoined our route for a bit although we didn't recognise it until we spotted a place where Liz and dad had fond memories of a toilet stop on the way up! We left our original path again to head towards upper Pangboche and met a really nice American and Welsh couple who helped us reminisce about our time in India
Stayed: Phortse Guesthouse
18 November - Phortse to Namche Bazar
This morning was tough. We started by walking from Phortse straight down to a river
Stayed: Everest Hotel
19 November - Namche Bazar
I woke in the middle of the night to the sound of someone being sick through the walls. Unlucky i thought until i rolled over and realised Liz was in the bathroom! She was back and forth for the next few hours - our decision to come to Namche early paid off because it was the only place we stayed with an ensuite! I got some tablets from dad which seemed to help and in the end we left Liz in bed all day. Myself and dad didn't do much for the rest of the day as had been the plan anyway. We wandered around Namche, drank coffee, stressed about flights (mainly dad) and checked weather reports on the internet for a glimmer of hope! We also decided to stay in Namche another day and to do the walk to Lukla in one day from Namche on Sunday. It would be a long days walking but would give all of us, especially Liz, an extra day to recover. She's feeling better now although not really up for eating!!
Stayed: Everest Hotel
20 November - Namche Bazar
I'm feeling much better today - the drugs definitely worked and I'm just lucky that it didn't happen earlier on the trip
Stayed: The Nest at Namche
21 November - Namche Bazar to Lukla
After 2 days of rest today was our last day of walking on the trek
Stayed: Khumjung Lodge
22 November - Lukla to Kathmandu
Goodbye Khumbu and Sagarmatha.... As promised by Shree this morning we were on the first Tara Air flight out of Lukla. We were up early and as there was no walking to do i treated myself with a heavy maple syrup covered pancake for breakfast instead of something more sensible like porridge! Mick was very nervous this morning, luckily once the plane arrived there wasn't much chance to think about anything. They rushed the newbies off and us on so quickly that before we knew it we were hurtling down hill and then up-up and away from the Lukla airstrip. They literally use every last inch of the runway before they pull up into the air. We were very lucky to get both of our flights on time. Except for one day the weather of the whole trip was perfect and Shree thinks it's because the mountains like us a lot :) Sitting in our 3* hotel now in Kathmandu we are all a little tired and looking forward to a big pizza and more beer tonight. Everest Base Camp was a fantastic experience and i think one we will all never forget - and we are now looking forward to showing (not boring) everyone with all our stories and pictures!
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Hi Kev and Liz. Went to see Captain Mike on sat to hear all about trip. what a fantastic time. I would not do it for all the tea in China. He is reallyu proud of himself.Your blog is great. I feel that I have been there and could talk very knowledgeably about E.B.C. - see I even have the lingo. Take care.


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CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The No. 72 University of Miami men's tennis team will host the University of Nebraska Omaha Tuesday in Coral Gables at 3 p.m. at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center.
Miami, which has won six-straight matches and nine-of-the-last-10, put up two great performances this past weekend, overcoming No. 18 Wake Forest, 4-3, and posting a come-from-behind vicotry over No. 31 NC State, 4-3.
The win over NC State marked the third-straight victory over a Top 60 team and second-straight over a Top 35 squad. It also marked the first time the Hurricanes have defeated two-straight Top 35 ranked teams since March 20 and 22, 2009. The then-No. 45 Hurricanes downed No. 34 North Carolina 4-3 and No. 28 Duke 4-3 - both on the road.
Senior Omar Aly shined on Friday against No. 18 Wake Forest, defeating No. 20 Romain Bogaerts, 6-3, 7-6 (5) to give Miami the team victory. This was singles win number 12 for Aly this spring.
Senior Diego Soto secured the win for the Hurricanes Sunday against No. 31 NC State, defeating opponent Sean Weber in the third set, 7-6 (11-9), 3-6, 6-1. This match increased Soto's season singles wins to 13.
The UNO Mavericks will extend their road schedule to eight matches when they arrive in Coral Gables. They currently have a 4-8 2014 spring season record and have suffered five-straight losses.
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Does anyone really care what Yoko Ono thinks? How about posting something useful, like "anti-doing illegal things".
This is a discussion on Yoko Ono Post Anti Gun Tweet within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Yoko uses her what would have been 44th wedding anniversary to post anti gun tweet. Yoko Ono tweets Lennon's bloody glasses in anti-gun call...
Yoko uses her what would have been 44th wedding anniversary to post anti gun tweet.
Yoko Ono tweets Lennon's bloody glasses in anti-gun call
"We cannot resort to simplistic or extreme solutions which substitute myths for common sense". JIMMY CARTER
There's a surprise.
Does anyone really care what Yoko Ono thinks? How about posting something useful, like "anti-doing illegal things".
Wow, that's a shocker. She probably wasn't smoking an illegal substance as she "tweeted", either. Who cares? Maybe some burned-out druggie tree huggers, but that's no surprise.
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Oh Yoko. She's 80 now and still leaning hard left. When will she embrace the world as it is, as opposed to how she wishes it would be?
"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." ~ P. J. O'Rourke
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"I don't believe gun owners have rights." - Sarah Brady
She better do a fact check on her figure......over a million really?A little research on how there would be no America for her to park her sorry rectaldufflea in if not for the gun and freedom loving people willing to shoulder it wouid also be a good thing.
OOOooo...a "happening!"
Some lyrics from one of her late husband's songs best describes her now.
"The only thing you did was yesterday
And since your gone you're just another day."
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Yoko Ono. OH NO!
She has a point, her husband did indeed die needlessly via gun violence but the person who did this was a lunatic and most of Lennon's "fans" would never have done this.
Like it has been sung :
"God is great, beer is good...........and people are CRAZY!" ~ Billy Currington.
Yoko probably also fits into the "crazy" category.
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The Man Prayer. "Im a man, I can change, if I have to.....I guess!" ~ Red Green
If a tree falls in the forest and there is no one there to hear it, does it really make a sound?
Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.- Mark Twain
She's still alive???
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Via Raw Story and Mediaite, enjoy as a local confronts a representative from one of Tamerlan Tsarnaev's favorite sites. There are two ways to respond to a crank. One: Rebut him point by point. That's effective when done correctly, but often it requires patience and easy recall of available facts in order to spot the crank's lies and distortions. Difficult to do extemporaneously, and flawed insofar as it pays the crank the unwitting compliment of taking him seriously enough to rebut.
Two: Do this.
Fair warning — there's an F-bomb here every three seconds or so. Not only is it not safe for work, it's probably not safe to play at home with the windows open and/or children within 100 yards. Either use your headphones or save it for when there's no one around. As for what the Infowars guy is filming, I don't know but I'm sure we'll find out when it's linked on Drudge in a week or two.
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The originator of the Gaia Hypothesis (now considered by his supporters to be the Gaia Theory), Lovelock argues that the Earth is lurching closer to a permanent "hot state" – and the final move, when it comes, could be faster than most specialists think. To survive, he says, mankind must start preparing for life on a radically changed planet.
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Catholicism - Santa Rosa de Lima & Saint Philip Benitius' Feast Days.
Santa Rosa is the patron saint of the Peruvian Police Force and of people ridiculed for their piety. Phil B. was a Florentine who raised a couple of kids from the dead, exorcised a demon and smote some blasphemers. Don't ridicule!
Lithuania - Black Ribbon Day
A Day of Mourning in Lithuania, marking the Nazis' and Soviet's "political rearrangements" wherein they decided how to divide up Eastern Europe.
Rome - Vulcanalia
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How is this forum? It looks interesting. I stumbled across it looking for a specific gun for my GF, and you guys had one on the Pink 1911 page.
She doesn't want one as bubblegum pink as that, she wants a pink ladylike frame with black slide and black controlls. I'm happy for her to get it. It'll mean she keeps her paws off my Glock
Actually I have no problem with her shooting my Glock or my 1911, but I'd like her to have one of her own.
I own and shoot a 1911A1c, a Glock 26 (carry gun), a Rem 870 in 12guage, a Rossi Puma in .357Mag, two Uberti Cattlemans in .357Mag (CAS pistols. Not as "cool as a .45Colt, but all I could find on a budget ) an 1851 Navy C&B in .36 and one in .44 (my original CAS pistols), I also have a Colt .22, the model they used to call the "Cadet".
Unfortunately due to the laws in South Africa we are restricted tot he number of weapons a person can own. A "normal" citizen can own 4 of various types. To own more you must be a recognized and acredited sportsman, hunter or collector. And you need a license for each firearm, which has been motivated for a specific use. And you can't carry a "sporting" firearm for SD, unless you are on the way to or from a range, or inside your own property
So my GF shoots my 9x19mm Glock and my .45ACP 1911 better than I do, and she enjoys shooting so much she wants her own gun, and I see no reason not to "dress" it up. I dress my 1911 up for looks, as it is a sporting gun, not a self defenmce gun.
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That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet; So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call'd—Shakespeare
The origin of the name "Latta" has been discussed and debated for many years. It's generally conceded that our ancestors lived in Scotland, with some later settling in Northern Ireland before coming to America and other countries. But, beyond that, there is no general agreement upon the origin of the name "Latta."
From a document titled Genealogy of the Latta Family written in 1964 by Beatrice Latta Lewis of Terrace, California, and sent to the editor by Mrs. Vivian Setterberg: The origin of the name Latta is lost. It is a very old name and according to information furnished me by Frank F. Latta, can be traced back through history in Ireland, Scotland, England, Belgium, France, Spain, Arabia, Austria and Italy. In spite of its wide distribution it has never been a common name. Much of my information comes from Frank Latta of Pescadero, California, who has done extensive research on family history and has published a book on his branch of the family.
The word "latta" in Arabic means a cover or lid. As nearly all names were taken from a man's trade or objects he made, this may have been the origin of the name.
Micheal Latta, a Frenchman, was one of the leaders who captured the Bastille in 1789. He later came to America. Micheal Latta, an Austrian, a convert of Mohammedanism, was Generalissimo of the Turkish forces in the Crimean War. Two Spanish sailors of Austrian descent were on the Armada which invaded England in the time of Queen Elizabeth [I]. One was wrecked on the coast of Scotland and the other on the coast of Ireland. They were named Latta, and they settled there. Their descendants came to America.
William H. Latta of Pullman, Washington, did some research and offers the following:
In the old Duchy of Brabant, now a portion of Belgium, the name Latta means lath or lath splinter. A common Flemish form is "Latteur"—a Croatian form is "Lattas." The word "lath" in the older forms of a number of languages in that portion of Europe is given as "Latte," "Latta," and "Lata."
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Another interesting tidbit I picked up in a telephone conversation with Mr. Latta (here in Denver) was the origin of the name "Latta." The name "Latta" is Arabic in origin, meaning "Tribe of Benjamin." When this tribe was overrun by the Romans, the men were transported as mercenary soldiers to Ireland and England. Some intermarried and settled. In those areas the name "Latta" was used to mean "mercenary soldier."
Eileen Hook (firstname.lastname@example.com) says that her grandmother's theory was that the name is French, and had been L'Atta, but had been shortened over time and the family's residence in Ireland.
William Malcolm Latta of Nashville TN, writing in 1961, stated:
The name Latta is a very ancient one and comes from the Latin. The name as a family name originated during the time of the Roman Empire—possibly as far back as 300 BC. The Roman Empire is where the Lattas lived until after the coming of Christ.
Next we find evidence of the Lattas in Gaul—that part of Europe now known as France. Later they were in Normandy and Brabant—provinces of northern France. From France the Lattas fanned out over Europe and in 1066 when William the Conqueror invaded and captured England and Scotland there were Lattas with him.
The Latta family was given two coats-of-arms. One was given to the Brabant branch about 600 AD and the other was given in 1191 AD to a William Latta who lived in Scotland. This William Latta was made a baron of Scotland by King Richard I (the Lionhearted) who led the Third Crusade to the Holy Land in 1190, and William Latta was one of his warriors.
It is thought that all the Lattas in America are descendants of this William Latta, baron of Scotland. The Lattas lived in Scotland from about 1066 AD on. Even to this day there are many living there, mostly on the west coast in Ayrshire.
About the year 1620 AD several families by the name of Latta left Scotland and established homes in the northern counties of Ireland, where some still live today.
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Candies spokesperson, actress and speedster, Vanessa Hudgens turned old Hollywood siren while hosting the Candies after party for the MTV VMAs at The Colony in Los Angeles last night (August 28).
Vanessa wore her hair short and glittered in a backless silver metallic dress, which she accessorized with millions of dollars in sparkly diamonds and a silver clutch.
The 22-year-old plays a homeless teenager in the film, which is expected to be released next year.
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What a year!
It's time to review 2010 in beer, blogs and good times. Here's what we experienced!
Peak Organic got a new website! This one's fancy and I heart the food pairings. They look delicious… to add to the mouth-watering beers available from Maine's best (in my opinion) brewery, Peak began a seasonal series of ales that started with Summer Session Ale and continued with Fall Summit Ale and the current release, Winter Session Ale.
Businesses everywhere took steps to become more environmentally-friendly. Magic Hat and Kona altered their breweries to be more efficient. Local Athens businesses teamed up for the 2nd annual Green Life Expo at the Classic Center.
Magic Hat released spring seasonal Vinyl and fall seasonal Hex. If you haven't tried these, make sure you get on the ball in 2011 – they are not beers to be missed!
Southern Tier, Magners, and Pyramid made their Georgia debuts earlier this year and have been big hits. With Southern Tier's incredible array of Imperials, Magners' taste of authentic Irish cider right off the boat, and Pyramid bringing a variety of award-winning ales our way, what's not to love? Kalik, beer of the Bahamas, also entered the great state of Georgia this year. Welcome all!
Brewfest, Athfest, and the first annual Southeastern Warrior Dash were enjoyed by all who attended. Each event benefited various non-profit organizations and provided a unique gathering place for birds of a feather, whether those birds like to drink beer, listen to music, run cross-country, or a little of everything!
We began releasing seasonal newsletters over the summer to subscribers who wanted to get updates on seasonal craft beer and local events they could participate in! If you haven't subscribed yet, do so today! Go to the main page of our website, www.leonfarmer.com, and scroll to the bottom. Just add your email! We only send 4 newsletters a year, and will never give out your contact information.
25 Beers of Christmas! I hope you enjoyed our almost month-long daily post highlighting many of the incredible craft brews we distribute. We are so proud to carry these fine beers! The brewers we partner with put so much heart into everything they produce, and it shows in the quality of every bottle and keg that comes through our warehouse. Keep it up everyone! We look forward to another year of working with you and your products.
As we round out the year, we hope that this weekend, and always, you make safe and responsible decisions and have fun! Happy New Year and see you in 2011. Cheers!
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Some are up in arms over Cornel West and his most recent critique of the Obama Administration. During the Smiley and West radio show this week, Professor West asked if Barack Obama and other Washington politicians would be so sensitive to gun violence were it not for the fact that the Sandy Hook kids were white. Here is part of what Dr. West had to say:
"They're either cowards or hypocrites when it comes to this issue of our precious children. By cowards I mean they care but they don't have the courage to move forward and act. Or they're hypocrites which is to say they say they care but deep down they don't care especially when it relates to South Side of Chicago, Harlem, children across the board…"
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The 1970s were a golden age for fantasy dorks. Sure, you might've been pulverized after school on a regular basis, but even as your bruises were swelling, the line between cool and uncool already was blurring—Led Zeppelin was singing about the Misty Mountain, while Sabbath was paying homage to a certain gray wizard. And perhaps most fundamental to the evolution of nerd culture, Dungeons & Dragons was born.
Admittedly, D&D isn't always thought of as the most musical pastime, but that may change next week when rarities label Numero Group releases Wayfaring Strangers: Darkscorch Canticles, a collection of early-'70s, pre-metal underground hard rock, all inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien, Dungeons & Dragons, and the fantasy worlds they created. Did we say next week? Yes, but you can listen to it right now, ahead of its March 4 release, with this exclusive stream.
Numero has been releasing deep-cut archive compilations for more than a decade; Darkscorch has been four years in the making. It started, as many nerd quests often do, when the label's founders came across some old D&D fan art.
"Bands like Zeppelin and Sabbath making references to magic and Lord of the Rings was what got us thinking about it," co-founder Rob Sevier says. "We thought to ourselves, 'What kind of album would this [art] illustrate?' [Then we found] the Sonaura 45 ["Song of Sauron"], and realized that there really were lots of obscure hard rock records along these same lines. It didn't have to be a fantasy—we could make the project we were imagining."
Unless you're an unusually dedicated '70s rock fiend, chances are you haven't heard any of the underground bands on Darkscorch Canticles before. (If you need a recommendation on where to start, Wrath's "Warlord" is one of Sevier's—and our—favorites.) That's because, according to Sevier, the criteria for the album was pretty strict, so that Wayfaring Strangers would capture a previously unearthed moment in time. "[The acts had to] reside sonically in the early 1970s, and live in a world dominated by Zeppelin or Sabbath," he says. "There are some tracks from a few years later, but they were anachronisms, generally. Heavy metal is a whole can of worms, so we were trying to stay in a pre-metal territory. Partly this was our preference, but there's also no solid compilations [representing] this underground era."
The result is a collection of rare, awesomely lo-fi songs that run the gamut of epic fantasy themes, from sorcery to necromancy to the All-Knowing Eye himself.
It gets better: In May, Numero will release a D&D-meets-the-rock-gods tabletop RPG called Cities of Darkscorch, a game based on the ideas and artwork by amateur artist Robert "Rozz" Soden around the same time as the songs on Wayfaring Strangers were recorded. (If you can wait two months until the game's release, it comes complete with a double-LP version of the compilation.)
The game is exactly what you hoped it would be: like Metalocalypse come to life. According to the game's description, one to six players can roleplay as any of Wayfaring Strangers' 16 artists, "battling such forbidding quartets as Grimsword, Narcissus, Ass-Centaur, and 97 more, to collect city banners from such pits of hard rock competition as Afterdath, Wizard's Wellspring, and Throk. Along the way players may augment their bands through the use of fate cards with new artwork from the demented minds of John McGavock McConnell and Eliza Childress. The ultimate goal is Numenor, victory, and a record contract penned in brimstone, VD, and pot smoke."
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Everyone is trying to cash in on the teaser of superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kabali'. CPI-M leader VS Achuthanandan's supporters have tweaked the teaser video wherein the 82-year-old leader appears to be delivering Rajinikanth's punch lines from 'Kabali'. Achuthanandan is seen being helped out of a car by left cadres and he comes out waving and greeting crowds. His arch rival and incumbent Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy is seen playing the villain in the video.May 12, 2016, 11:57 am explore: Politics
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As Kerala goes to polls on May 16, voters are hoping for a change in terms of employment, better civic amenities, transport and safety. They also expect Kochi - Kerala's commercial capital – to develop more after it managed to secure in the Smart City's list.Shylaja Varma, May 11, 2016, 7:57 pm explore: Politics
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Students enrolled in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services (HVAC-R) program at Hudson Valley Community College this year will benefit from $500,000 in renovations and $100,000 in new equipment. The HVAC-R program, which has been offered since Hudson Valley's inception in 1953, has moved its laboratories across campus, going from Higbee Hall to Williams Hall, and updated much of its equipment.
"This move will allow us to keep up with technology," said professor Dave Fuller. "Our students have always been highly sought after in the industry and we want to keep it that way."
With the move from Higbee to Williams Hall, the HVAC-R department increased its lab size from 4,000- to 6,500-square-feet. The new equipment includes multi-use machines that provide students with hands-on experience with compressors and evaporators, as well as electrical trouble-shooting simulators. In addition, there is a brand new video projection system that allows for audio-visual presentations on a 100-inch screen.
The renovation is part of the Capital Construction Project. It is funded by the State of New York (50%), Rensselaer County (25%) and Hudson Valley Community College (25%).
The HVAC-R program is a specialized two-year curriculum that prepares students for immediate employment upon graduation. Graduatesgenter the industry with a background in the design, installation and service of commercial and residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Students earn an Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degree.
"We approach a 100 percent job placement rate," Fuller said. "It's been that way since the start of the program, for 47 years now. This is a $175 billion industry and there are so many jobs out there."
HVAC-R students typically enter into the program with little or no experience. Classes are generally composed of recent high school graduates, military veterans and displaced workers seeking a new career.
While some students transfer to four-year schools after graduation, most gain employment immediately, earning $14 to $16 per hour. Salaries reach as much as $50,000 per year after five years in the field.
"A lot of people don't think about it until their heating or air conditioning units break down, but consider this; there's a unit in every building you see," Fuller said. "Our graduates don't just work on window units. Sometimes they work on units that are as big as a house.
So we've got engineering firms that come to Hudson Valley desperate for qualified technicians. People who get into this field find very good employment."
The HVAC-R program also recently established a night curriculum, intended to accommodate companies wishing to enroll fulltime employees in college. By attending classes two nights per week, students earn a degree in four years. The registration period ends Friday, September 1.
For more information, contact Hudson Valley's Admissions office at (518) 629-7309.
Hudson Valley Community College, located in Troy, offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs in four academic divisions; Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Sciences; and Liberal Arts and Sciences. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, Hudson Valley has an enrollment of more than 9,000 students each year, and is known as a leader in distance learning initiatives and worker retraining.


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EY Appoints Two New Partners in Oman
Muscat, 17 November 2011: EY announced the appointment of two new Partners at the Muscat office. Ahmed Amor Al Esry is now Partner, Tax Advisory Services and Sanjay Kawatra has been appointed as an Assurance Partner. Ahmed and Sanjay have been with the organization's Oman practice for 12 and 13 years respectively.
Ahmed is the first ever Omani national to be promoted to Partner at EY Muscat. In addition to his responsibilities of leading the tax practice, Ahmed will also continue to hold the role of Oil & Gas Sector Leader at EY Muscat. Ahmed has acquired significant experience in both the audit and tax. He has led audit teams and tax advisory assignments for a number of companies in different sectors, with a focus on oil and gas entities in Oman.
Ahmed leads the Graduate Development Program at EY for Omani nationals and is also involved in organizing and presenting several oil and gas accounting seminars to the local business community. Prior to joining EY, Ahmed worked for Petroleum Development Oman LLC (PDO). Besides a Bachelors degree in Commerce, Ahmed is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA, UK), a Chartered Management Accountant (CMA, UK) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA, USA).
Sanjay leads EY's Assurance practice at the Muscat office. He brings substantial experience to his new role and his portfolio includes a wide range of industries with specific focus on the Banking and Financial Services sector. Sanjay is the IFRS leader at the Muscat office, and regularly conducts annual public seminars relating to IFRS. He has also presented exclusive banking related courses to some of Oman's largest banks and runs several EY events such as the CFO Forum.
Sanjay represents the organization on the technical committees formed by the regulators in Oman. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Congratulating the new Partners, Sridhar Sridharan, Managing Partner of Muscat office, said: "Ahmed and Sanjay have both played a key role in our growth in Oman. Their cross – functional skills and experience, commitment to quality and passion for developing people has seen EY achieve and maintain its market leadership. Their appointments as new Partners reflect our confidence in the future prospects of our organization. I am certain that they will continue to consolidate our growth in the Sultanate and contribute to our reputation for providing exceptional services to clients."
Ahmed said: "I am very proud to be the first Omani national to become a partner at EY. Having been in the region for nearly 90 years, the organization continually supports the developments of its people. My own achievements are a testament to that."
"As Oman moves into the next chapter of its development, this is a pivotal time to be leading a diverse and committed group of individuals who are focused on helping our clients achieve their potential. In my new role, I hope to contribute to the development of our people, add value to our clients and maintain the trust placed in me by the organization's leadership," added Ahmed.
Reaffirming EY's commitment to providing the highest quality of services, Sanjay added: "We take great pride in the quality of our work, which has been a driving factor behind our clients' trust. By providing independent auditing services with quality expertise, we deliver the value that clients care about. Living the values of EY has enabled me to continue building strong relationships, develop client trust with integrity, secure coveted engagements and has led me to now hold the honorable position of being a Partner."
"The economic uncertainty of the past few years is already shaping what the future may look like for audit. These are challenging times for the financial markets and I am eager to help lead our people to live our organization's values and continue to deliver seamless, consistent, high quality services to our clients," said Sanjay.
EY Muscat employs over 60 Omani nationals, who are sponsored by the organization, to periodically attend local and international training programs which helps further their development. Nationals are also supported through the Graduate Development Program, an intensive two to three year program that aims to accelerate their career development by providing them with a broad set of skills and experiences. It consists of a structured learning program, balanced work experience opportunities, on-the-job coaching and feedback and support.


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QB David Cornwell, Norman (Okla.) North
A big, strong arm from Oklahoma, who was challenged in the one-on-one, because all of the defensive backs were so special. He found a way to make some great completions and can get the ball down the field in a hurry.
RB Mardre London, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas
Traveling all the way from the state of Florida, St. Thomas Aquinas High's London was named the MVP for the running back position. And was more than deserving, as he was solid for most of the day.
WR Malachi Dupre, River Ridge (La.) John Curtis
The big receiver from New Orleans makes it three-for-three on out of state MVPs. He took on all of the best defensive backs and came out shining. He had some epic battles with Tony Brown and gave more than he got.
OL Jacob Bragg, Nacogdoches (Texas)
Bragg came in to the camp with no offers, much like last year's MVP Brad North. He held his own in one-on-ones, dominating defensive linemen, who have nice lists. Powerful and short steps help him stave off the rush.
DL Solomon Thomas, Coppell (Texas)
Right off the bat it looked like he was one of the more dominating players there and he threw the power ball an impressive 42 feet. He exceled in all of the drills and when asking OL combatants they all mentioned him as the best.
LB Matthew Adams, Fort Bend (Texas) Hightower
It's a tough task to take on running backs in a one-on-one situation, but Adams was up to the task. He understood his assignment coverages in the drills and working with the coaches and that is what gave him the edge,
DB Tony Brown, Beaumont (Texas) Ozen
It started with an impressive sub-4.4 40-yard dash and went from there. The football and track star started to tighten up prior to the one-on-ones, but that did not slow his competitive fire. He jumped out to take on the best of the best at receiver.
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Textura® Wins Workplace Award
Des Moines Office Recognized as Top Workplace in Iowa
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Textura Corporation (NYSE: TXTR), the leading provider of collaboration solutions for the construction industry, announced today that their Des Moines office has been selected as one of Iowa's Top Workplaces. A publication from the Des Moines Register lists Textura as the 20th "top small-sized company" in Iowa.
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The Top Workplaces program recognizes good employers on 30 regional lists and one national list. The evaluations for the list are based purely on employee opinions, which are gathered through an employee survey conducted by WorkplaceDynamics. Surveys were completed by the entire staff at the Des Moines office and included many positive comments, such as:
- I feel genuinely appreciated
- I am confident about my future here
- We do things efficiently and well.
"We're honored to be included in the Iowa Top Workplaces list," said Matt Ostanik, President, Submittal Exchange. "This award can be attributed to our strong company culture. I believe our employees eagerly embrace the opportunities that are offered here, all while working extremely hard and having a lot fun along the way."
Textura's Des Moines office is home to its Submittal Exchange®, Greengrade® and CPM-Business™ solutions:
- Submittal Exchange offers comprehensive collaboration capabilities for exchanging, reviewing and archiving construction submittals, RFI and all other construction communications during the design and construction phases of a project
- Greengrade is a collaborative online LEED® management tool that allows project teams to communicate, track and manage LEED projects
- CPM-Business™ streamlines the billing, lien waiver collection, compliance and payment processes into one seamless workflow.
About Textura Textura is the leading provider of collaboration and productivity tools for the construction industry. Our solutions serve all construction industry professionals across the project lifecycle – from takeoff, estimating, design and pre-qualification to bid management, submittals, LEED® management and payment.
Textura's collaboration platform and online product suite represent the first time the industry has all the tools needed to manage their business in an integrated fashion to save time and money and reduce exposure to risks. With award winning technology, world-class customer support and consistent growth, Textura is leading the construction industry's technology transformation. www.texturacorp.com
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A Colorado Springs student is honored for his swift decision
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A Colorado Springs student is rewarded for his swift decision making which saved his dogs and home.
Ten-year-old Kole Swihart was awarded the 911 Hero Award, which is given to youth 16 years old and younger who initiate a 911 call and whose actions save a life, significantly reduce property damage, or lead to the apprehension of a criminal.
Swihart was also honored at his school, Howbert Elementary, with an assembly.
Swihart said on Nov. 5 he smelled smoke and immediately called 911, after that he evacuated his home with his two dogs.
He also has advice for people if they get involved in the same situation.
"If it ever happens, call 911 and just do what you have to do and don't rescue your dogs if they're dead scared and that's where the fire is," Swihart said.
Swihart was nominated for the 911 Hero Award in November.


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Florida's winter is long gone and many homeowners are anxious to replace frost-damaged plants and take on other outdoor digging projects – a perfect time for the reminder, "always call 811 before digging."
Throughout April, Sunshine State One Call and your neighborhood utilities will promote National Safe Digging Month through statewide outreach and local events. The campaign is designed to remind Florida's residents of the complex network of wires, cables and pipelines located underground. Striking one of these underground utility lines while digging could injure you or others, disrupt service to an entire neighborhood, and potentially result in fines and repair costs.
A call must be placed to 811 before every digging project, from simple landscaping like planting trees or shrubs, to placing a fence or installing a mailbox. There are 170,000 underground utilities damaged annually across the nation, and one out of every three incidents is the result of not calling 811. Don't become part of the statistic – make sure to call 811!
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Visit www.callsunshine.com for more information about 811 and the call-before-you-dig process.
Sunshine State One Call of Florida is a private, not-for-profit, corporation created by Florida Legislature in 1993 with the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act, Chapter 556, Florida Statutes. It educates excavators and homeowners on the "call 811 before digging" process and provides the free system excavators use to notify utility owners of intended digging.
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