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Jennifer Lawrence Breaks Up With Her BF!
It looks like Katniss is a single lady! Recent reports say that Hunger Games star, Jennifer Lawrence has called it quits with longtime boyfriend Nicholas Hoult.
The duo began dating in 2010 after meeting on the set of X-Men, and quickly inseparable best friends on top of girlfriend and boyfriend. But at Wednesday's People's Choice Awards, where Lawrence nabbed the award for Favorite Movie Actress, Favorite Face of Heroism, and Favorite On-Screen Chemistry, Hoult was surprisingly not by her side. While all the details aren't out just yet, a source told InStyle magazine: They're young and grew apart. But they remain friends."
What is your reaction? Do you want them to get back together? Share your thoughts in the comments!


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More films are coming out in it. More games are being made in it. More channels and TV programmes are being created with it. And judging by the amount of money TV manufacturers are spending on it, more TVs are going to be offering it at likely ever cheaper prices.
We're talking, of course, about 3D: the potentially revolutionary new TV format that's so far been more than a little hamstrung by technical issues, expensive glasses and latterly that guaranteed technology killer, a (sort of) format war.
Given the seemingly growing amount of confusion and issues surrounding 3D, we thought it would be helpful to try and make your life a bit easier by picking out our six favourite 3D TVs to date. So, in no particular order, here they are...
Panasonic TX-P50GT30
Price: £1315.02
Retailer: www.amazon.co.uk
Full review: Panasonic TX-P50GT30
This one is probably about as surprising as a Jose Mourinho whinge. Regular readers will know that we've long championed Panasonic's plasma technology for its active 3D capabilities, and in the P50GT30 the brand has given us easily its best 3D TV yet. There's even less crosstalk ghosting with 3D than there was on last year's GT20 and VT20 models, while a more dynamic and efficient panel design means brightness and colour performance with 3D are both radically improved.
As usual, the improvements introduced to boost 3D also boost 2D, making the P50GT30 a really spectacular option for the serious movie fan. The only catch is that you don't get any active shutter glasses included for free, so you'll need to add £100 for each pair you need.
If you're wondering why we didn't go for the recently reviewed P42VT30, it's because we felt the slight loss of brightness introduced by the latter model's extra high-contrast filter reduced its potential as a living room option - though of course, it's a supremely excellent option if you can use it in a generally quite dark room.
Samsung UE55D8000
Price: £2490
Retailer: www.1staudiovisual.co.uk
Full review: Samsung UE55D8000
Samsung's introduction to its 2011 TV range couldn't have been more spectacular. With its 55in screen encased within an improbably narrow bezel, it's the sort of year-defining statement product that's become the Korean brand's forte in recent years.
Crucially, though, the UE55D8000 is much more than just a (hugely) pretty face. For as well as sporting Samsung's swanky new Smart TV interface and online content, it also delivers much improved 3D pictures from Samsung's 2010 models. This finds it producing probably the most vibrant 3D pictures yet seen from an active shutter 3D TV, while crosstalk problems are, thankfully, massively reduced versus Samsung's 2010 3D models. They're still more obvious during bright scenes than they are on the Panasonic plasma set, but overall, especially with the active 3D's full HD resolution so well portrayed on such a large screen, it's a truly superior 3D experience. Especially given that with 3D, more than anything else, size matters.
Again our only major complaint would be the inclusion of just one pair of free 3D glasses.
Philips 46PFL9705H
Price: £1467.58
Retailer: www.inmyshop.com
Full review: Philips 46PFL9705H
This is the only 2010 model to make our list of 3D options - not least because it's still widely available while we continue to wait for anything new from the Dutch brand.
To be honest, Philips was caught slightly napping by the popularity of 3D and Freeview HD last year, so initially the TV wasn't designed with either feature included as standard. But thankfully, while it wasn't possible to include a Freeview HD tuner in this gorgeously luxurious 46in TV, Philips did at least start bundling an active 3D kit with the sets comprising an external 3D transmitter and two pairs of active shutter glasses.
And we're glad it did, for doing so unlocked what for our money was 2010's finest 3D performance from an LCD TV, complete with blistering colours, high brightness levels, extremely clear detailing from full HD 3D Blu-rays, and impressively well suppressed levels of crosstalk noise.
The set's also an imperious 2D performer with some of the best sound quality heard from a flat TV to date, with its only problems being that it's complex to use and a little expensive. Though there may be deals to be done given the TV's relative age.

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Is it just me or have the videos on the main site slowed down considerably since the end of the season.
Before I could stream videos effortlessly.....Now, I wait about 2-3 mins for videos to load halfway before i can even start to watch anything.
Is anyone having the same issue?


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Don't you just HATE people OBSESSED with grades and ONLY grades?!
Those self proclaimed geniuses must be peed upon and dragged through a pool of poo before being ignited and burnt to death. Yes, I am talking about them treacherous, imbecilic excuses of human beings who claim they have the God-given right to dominate the class through their "intellect" and memorization abilities.
And, typically in this part of the world, they're the Hijabi girls with attitude problems. You typically see them boasting on how much they pray on time, how everything should be prim and orderly and proper, and how dedicated they are to their studies and predestined schedules.
Admittedly, there could be found some admiration in their determination to be achievers. If only they could drop the self centered attitude, and their obsession with grades.
There is one in my class, and, for better or worse, I am with her in a group project. The course is on management (like pretty much else in this degree), and therefore I am exercising my managerial skills in utilizing her OCD and grade obsession by giving her the green light on handling the "tough jobs" – because, according to her, she "doesn't want to be blamed for the other potentially sloppy parts". Apparently her sense of team work has eloped with her understanding of achievement and fled to someone else. With two more people in the project, my role typically transforms to the Negotiating Diplomat.
Now here is an example that truly pissed me off. After a midterm – which of course she had been preparing for for two weeks (while I on the other hand found out about the exam a week prior) – she came up to me to ask about how well I did. I told her I did the best I could do given the amount of material I had to cover in a week. She discussed all the questions with me – 3/4th of which were numerical – and her grin widened with every incorrect answer I gave.
The next week, when the grades were out, she was appalled that we both took the same grade. She told me explicitly that it is illogical and unfair that she should study more than I did, get all answers correct, and we both end up with the same grade. I sympathized with her, myself wondering the same, though I knew the case study questions had something to do with it. She was so upset about it she kept reminding me of her disbelief at 10 minute intervals.
For the record, I was given a good grade because as I was solving I knew the numbers I was giving were incorrect and have explicitly stated how the trends should be, and noted some error in the calculation somewhere (through question marks and sad faces, of course). So the professor knew, at least, I understood the material.
Just yesterday I was telling her that we are putting too much effort researching on supply chain management (we read over 30 papers), especially that people do their PhD on the wide-open subject while we were doing a mere introduction to it. She simply answered "no we put the right effort, we will get FULL MARKS" shortly followed by "inshalla", in case she ends up jinxing herself.
Now I understand grades are important, if you're factoring in scholarships, future admissions to universities as well as the "excitement" in being called a "Cum Laude" (what were they smoking!). But there's more to passing courses than grades – namely understanding the material, interpersonal relationships as well as appreciating other human beings on the same boat.


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Now holiday season started, and many people from my country (Russia) go to Egypt. For us this is №2 most popular destination (after Turkey). I like this country very much and visited it many times, but still didn't get tired of it. Because it always offers a lot to do and to see. Here I collected some pictures of this wonderful place .
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Simon Cowell has reportedly already approached Gary Barlow about returning to The X Factor next year, however the Take That star is said to have one big condition before he signs on the dotted line.
Insiders say the dad of three is adamant that he will only return to the ITV show, if Cowell's old pal and faithful judge of eight series, Louis Walsh, is sacked.
It seems that Gary (and possibly half of the British public) has gotten fed up with Louis' inane and repetitive comments to the acts each week and has gotten more and more irate, with every ridiculous comparison the Irish star makes. It couldn't have helped then, when he claimed Berry Gordy was dead on last week's show.
A source told The Mirror:
"Gary and Louis have completely different ideas of what this show is all about. Gary wants it to be a credible singing contest and Louis sees it as entertainment."
"Although he's been outspoken defending his acts and criticising other people's, Gary hates all the pantomime rowing and thinks Louis is behind most of it.
"The thought of another year with Louis is just too much for him to bear. He says he will only consider coming back if Louis leaves."
When we think of Goldie Cheung, Wagner Carillho, Johnny Robinson, and Jedward we can't help but agree with Gary. Louis seems like a nice old man, but he is looking more and more antiquated on every episode and his desperate attempts to be funny blatantly don't work.
Yes, we enjoy his silly attempts to fake Kelly Rowland's accent and of course, his little skits on the Xtra Factor used to be quite amusing. But without Westlife to manage, and after his latest group 'Wonderland' bombed, he doesn't really have any musical credibility left.
We think it's time he was replaced and we have just the man in mind…..wasn't Will Young saying he'd love a bit of the talent show action recently?


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DTA Satellite Offices
DTA has recently piloted full-service satellite offices in four cities and towns not readily accessible to existing DTA offices. These outstations offer in-person, regular access to information and application services for SNAP benefits (formerly the Food Stamp Program), Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) and Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children (EAEDC).
North Quabbin Patch
423 Main Street
Athol, MA
Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 5:00pm
Languages spoken: English
North Adams:
37 Main Street
North Adams, MA
Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Languages spoken:English
Franklin Hampshire Career Center
178 Industrial Drive
Northampton, MA
Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Languages spoken: Spanish, English
Community Action Agency of Somerville
66-70 Union Square
Somerville, MA
Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
This information is provided by the Department of Transitional Assistance.


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"This will be a game changer and will establish Toronto as a leader in running a truly smart city."
- John Tory, Mayor of the City of Toronto
Evergreen CityWorks and the City of Toronto are teaming up with engaged citizens, digital creatives and data detectives to fix Toronto's traffic troubles. During the 48-hour TrafficJam, 150 Torontonians will form teams and collaborate with local traffic analysts, government officials and data collectors to brainstorm new ideas, analyze data and build tools that will kickstart the development of real solutions. All teams will present their submissions to fellow participants and judges at the TrafficJam Expo. The most promising submissions will be recognized during an awards ceremony with celebrity judges and awarded prizes.
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8
(transportation to/from location will be provided)
The Data
Modern transportation problems are increasingly complex. Cloud technology, 'big data analytics' and the growing prevalence of smart devices have the power to expand our understanding of traffic patterns and deliver solutions that may compel real world impact. Links to the relevant data sets and tools will be made available shortly.
The Jam
150 inventive minds, grouped into teams and supported by mentors will jam for 48-hours and create disruptive solutions for Toronto's traffic congestion. The event will kick-off on Friday October 2nd with a briefing by traffic, data and technology experts followed by a brainstorming and team building session and two days of hacking.
The Expo
All teams will present demos of solutions to peers, members of the public, and a panel of judges (science fair style) on Sunday October 4th. Cash prizes, honours and recognition will be awarded to the top three teams. More details about the expo will be revealed as we get closer to the event.
Grand Champion
TrafficJam Tacos
Using regular traffic probes of road conditions, team TrafficJam Tacos mapped congestion and resulting slow speeds, as well as unreliable areas with highly variable speeds. BAsed on this insight commuters can make more informed route choices, and planners can target unreliable areas. This baseline opens up numerous possibilities, such as predicting the impact of construction and street events in terms of both geographical reach and duration.
Avoid rush-hour with daily and hourly RueView traffic forecasts. Using the Westbound Gardiner Expressway as a proof of concept, the RueView team's TrafficJam submission RueView forecasts traffic congestion and accurately predicts rush-hour periods. RueView can be utilized in various ways, from as simple as avoiding rush-hour to empowering Torontonians to make better transit choices.
Third Place
Tripple Comma Club
The team visualized pedestrian infrastructure and volumes, on top of which they layered social media to highlight geographical and behavioural hot spots and cold spots. With this, the city has visibility into social/behavioural trends in order to improve, sustain and create new infrastructure. The end-state would include a consumer wayfinding interface that encourages exploring and feedback on municipal efforts to make Toronto more walkable.


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Trioxin wrote:shogun89 wrote:I cant wait to have just 20! As a teen, I am broke so not to much comes my way in the tea area.
Overall looks pretty good. Have you read my thread about building mine. You may find some useful info about seasoning it in there.
Wow, you're a teen? I'm impressed.
Yep, I will be 17 at the end of October.


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The Russian connection: See all our coverage | Read about our investigation
Through most of his inaugural primetime press conference, Barack Obama seemed like he was channeling a particularly loquacious combination of Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, and the ghost of Hubert Humphrey. The president's response to the first question from the Associated Press about the risks of sounding too apocalyptic about the economy ran (or, to be more accurate, crawled) for nearly 1,200 words.
....What Obama was decidedly not Monday night was Kennedy-esque. When JFK unveiled the live presidential primetime press conference 48 years ago, he answered 37 questions in the space of 40 minutes; Obama only half-responded to 13 questions in the space of an hour....As a result, the reporters and their questions were little more than potted palms as President Obama declaimed from the East Room.
I confess that this was my initial reaction too: Obama seemed to ramble and hesitate endlessly last night. But I wonder if that's a reaction unique to someone who pays a lot of attention to politics and has heard all this stuff before? In the same way that Beltway types never liked Bill Clinton's longwinded State of the Union addresses, but ordinary voters did, I wonder if ordinary voters appreciated Obama's long, serious answers more than guys like Shapiro and me? I can't say for sure, but it wouldn't surprise me.


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11 Dec 2005, 12:37am by P. Ryan Wilson
I know people have mixed feelings when discussing Bush as the Next Great NFL Running Back, but he's now a Heisman Trophy winner. The two biggest surprises of the proceedings were that Matt Leinart finished a distant third to Vince Young, and 11 people cast third place votes for Bush.
44 comments, Last at 14 Dec 2005, 2:11pm by Mr Shush
10 Dec 2005, 01:02pm by Aaron Schatz
Comments are disabled on this, because I don't want to get into a political discussion, but I thought this was interesting. Did people know that Heath Shuler is running for Congress in North Carolina? Not only is he running, but he's leading the incumbent in fundraising. It's also interesting that he's running as a Democrat -- most ex-athletes in politics are Republicans.
09 Dec 2005, 05:31pm by Aaron Schatz
The latest from Bill Simmons addresses this year's bad teams. Lots and lots of bad teams. By Bill's count, 13 of them that just plain suck. I both agree with him and disagree with him. I agree that it does seem like there are a ton of bad teams, although Buffalo and St. Louis can be frisky at home and Oakland is a lot better than people realize.
71 comments, Last at 12 Dec 2005, 7:32pm by Richie
09 Dec 2005, 03:51pm by Aaron Schatz
Oh, Colts fans. Poor, poor Colts fans. I'm not sure if a perfect season is worth the ridicule you're going to be receiving from the rest of us. Lil' Ronnie is a 12-year-old white kid from "the SouthSide of NAP," and here's his video for "Super Bowl Bound (2005 Colts Theme)." I'm not sure if the best part is when he drives up in a low rider, or when he calls Reggie Wayne his "homie."
(Hat tip to Deadspin. Oh, thank you, thank you Deadspin.)
70 comments, Last at 17 Jan 2006, 1:02pm by B
09 Dec 2005, 03:47pm by Michael David Smith
Bears center Olin Kreutz broke teammate Fred Miller's jaw as a visit to an FBI firing range ended in fisticuffs. Now the NFL has fined each player $50,000 for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The FBI is also conducting an internal investigation.
2 comments, Last at 10 Dec 2005, 8:50am by Michael David Smith
09 Dec 2005, 11:19am by Aaron Schatz
OK, people, you have to check this out. Washington apparently archives all team press conferences on its website. You know what that means, don't you? All of Clinton Portis' Thursday dress-up days! This week, he was "Bro Sweets," a four-armed guy giving out candy and bling to all the children and reporters in the Washington area. Make sure you hear him tell the story about how he lost his eye fighting a snake the last time he played in Arizona.
15 comments, Last at 04 Jan 2006, 7:57am by Jeff J.
09 Dec 2005, 07:33am by Michael David Smith
I think sacks are overrated, not because I don't think tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage is important, but because sacks get so much more attention than other tackles behind the line of scrimmage. A good example is what happened to Orpheus Roye this week. On Sunday he tackled Jacksonville quarterback David Garrard behind the line of scrimmage twice. He was initially credited with two sacks. Then the Elias Sports Bureau decided that Garrard was trying to run on both plays, and those sacks were taken away from him.
26 comments, Last at 19 Dec 2005, 1:22pm by Michael David Smith
08 Dec 2005, 07:00pm by Al Bogdan
Eric Moulds has been officially suspended for Sunday's game after a week of speculation on his status. Allegedly, Moulds is suspended because of an argument Moulds had during last Sunday's game with receivers coach Tyke Tolbert. Moulds claims the disagreement began when Moulds came to the sidelines get his ankle looked at by the medical staff but Tolbert instead told Moulds to get back on the field. Moulds said no, and was benched for the rest of the game.
21 comments, Last at 04 Jan 2006, 10:32pm by jjwilson
08 Dec 2005, 06:15pm by P. Ryan Wilson
This is a few weeks old, but I just read about it this afternoon when I was thumbing through the December 5th issue of Sports Illustrated. Rick Reilly devoted a column to it, and here's an article from the Austin American-Statesman. I suspect this will be made into a movie, and if I had to guess, Will Ferrell will star as "Herc Palmquist: player/coach." (free registration/bugmenot required)
23 comments, Last at 10 Dec 2005, 9:32pm by waynea
08 Dec 2005, 11:23am by P. Ryan Wilson
Reader Ian H. sends along this email:
"[This is] an interesting article comparing 'soccer houliganism' in the UK/Europe to violence at football games in the U.S. [It] seems very Philly-centric, but the author essentially claims the media downplays violence at football games (and sporting events in general) in the U.S. while condemning the UK/European fans for their unruly activities."
40 comments, Last at 11 Dec 2005, 12:04am by Sean
Sam Bradford broke Drew Brees' record for completion percentage, but did he beat Brees to the best passing plus-minus? Also: a down year for the 2004 draft class, and an MVP falls to the bottom of the league.


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|CM Storm Scout 2 Gaming PC Case
|Reviews - Featured Reviews: Cases
|Written by Bruce Normann
|Tuesday, 02 October 2012
Page 6 of 8
CM Storm Scout 2 Build Notes
The first thing I usually do is install any 5.25" drives that I plan to use. Partly because I still remember the old days when they were loaded from the inside, and you had to do it before you installed the motherboard. Since I had the front panel off anyway, it was easy to remove one of the plastic drive bay covers and slide the drive in from the front. The tool-less mounting hardware snapped right into place and this part was done quickly and easily.
Now it's time to start adding drives. I've always liked the side-loading drive bays like the ones that the Scout 2 features. There's never any interference with any other components, and especially when you want to add or swap drives, it's easy to get them in and out. Having complete access to the back end of the drives makes connecting the cables quite simple as well. I decided to try out the ability of the 2.5" drive adapter to handle two drives in one bay. I've tried various versions on this theme before, and they all haven't been as successful as you might hope. You'll notice from the photo below that the drives are mounted back-to-back, and the power and signal connecters are reversed on one of the SSDs. That's not a big deal, since whenever you stack these small drives, you have to use straight connectors anyway; 90 degree ones won't work at all, usually. There is a 1mm gap between the connector bodies after everything is plugged in, so there is no stress being put on the fragile SATA connector on the drive itself, which is something I always try to avoid. So, while I do miss the nicely finished metal adapter that came with the original Scout (it was one of my favorite solutions, from all the case manufacturers...), this one works well and allows stacked drives.
So, I went ahead and installed everything else - the HDD, the motherboard, the video card, the power supply, the cables, and a bottom-mounted 120mm fan to feed the graphics card. Everything went in smoothly, as you would expect for a mature design like this. I had complete freedom in which direction to mount the CPU cooler; there was plenty of clearance in every direction. After thinking about it, I would probably orient the CPU cooler fan east-west, instead of the way I have it installed now. If you expect to have a huge CPU load, you'll probably want to install top exhaust fans and keep the CPU HSF the way I have it in the photo. For my needs, the single 120mm rear fan is going to be enough to pull all the CPU heat out of the chassis. I didn't have any super long video cards to try out, so I left the upper HDD cage in place. Even though the card I tried first had power connections on the back end, I was able to route the PCI-E power cable through the slots in the side of the cage. You might not get so lucky, so a video card with the power connectors on the top is a safer bet. Cooler Master says that the maximum graphics card length with the HDD cage in place is 287mm (11.3"), and that will be sufficient for all but the largest cards.
I was a little suspicious that the bottom-mounted fan would be choked off by the cables exiting the power supply, but the cable management cut outs came to the rescue. The cables come out of the rear corner of the PSU and go directly to the back side of the motherboard tray, without impinging on the airflow from the bottom fan at all. Some PSUs, especially modular ones, won't have all the cables coming out of the PSU enclosure at the back like this, so YMMV.
The mass of wires that go to the 24 pin ATX power connection is one of the toughest cable harnesses to manage. Everyone seems to have a different theory on how and where to run this cable, in order to minimize its impact on airflow. My preference is to run it behind the motherboard tray, but many cases don't have enough space back there to do it gracefully. The Scout does, and the grommetted pass through was perfectly positioned to route the cable directly to the motherboard connector with very little of the cable exposed to the airflow.
I know the back side looks like a bowl of spaghetti right now, but after a few wire ties, it'll be presentable. The beauty of a case like this though is, it doesn't matter what the back side looks like, the impact on the airflow on the other side of the motherboard tray is nada. That includes the HDD and SSD cables too, since the drives are loaded sideways. The external drives up top are the only exception, but there's only one ODD loaded into most systems, and SATA cables aren't that tough to route cleanly. One thing I was very happy with is that the 12V ATX CPU power cable was able to be routed straight up to the pass through in the corner and plug right into the motherboard. On lots of builds, I have to use a 6" extender cable that can be put in very tight quarters, before any additional components are installed. The CX430 PSU that I used here doesn't have an extra long cable set, so this is all down to good cable routing, provided by the right cable management cut-outs in all the right places.
Building out the interior of the CM Storm Scout 2 was a piece of cake. Partly because it's big enough to allow some working room around all of the components, but also it's a very refined design that has had all the kinks worked out. That's the advantage of getting a second chance to re-do a design, you know all the mistakes that were made the first time.
If you were to make a single video card build in scout2, would you use more than three fans? (Front, side, back and keep exhaust? I like your choice of fans as well, how many of them have you installed, where, and how did it sound? I know there are too many grills and it's as quite as the your fans make it but is it too noisy?


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The Clothesline Lady
helping my mother hang clothes on the line was one of the best memories of my childhood and one of the few activities that would bring my mother joy."
Lawrence, now seventy, has since amassed a huge collection of clothesline and laundry memorabilia--paintings, poems, photos, antique laundry items, books, and more than a dozen binders on the history and culture of the clothesline. Four years ago, she retired from her job as a senior administrator at Brandeis University, moved to Ann Arbor to be close to her daughter's family, and transformed herself from clothesline hobbyist to advocate.
"My daughter encouraged me to give a talk about it, and one thing led to another," she says. Toting roller bags of clothesline items, Lawrence has since spoken to dozens of groups at senior and retirement centers, memory loss groups, faculty women's groups, antiquarian organizations, and gardening clubs, "reigniting memories" of the clothesline while also encouraging everyone she meets to get back outside to hang their clothes and reconnect with others.
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Vilgrom wrote:I really like this shirt color. We need more designs on it.
Now that you mention it, this comp looks a lot more green than it used to.
W00T W00T! Great shirt.. too bad its greeeeeen i have way too many green woot shirts. i'll pass
I wish this had something to do with Atmosphere. Sigh.
Deje wrote:I wish this had something to do with Atmosphere. Sigh.
Yeah, listening to the album right now actually.
How many more inanimate objects can we animate for these shirts before it gets old?
It's better than in-animating animated objects ;-)
zachman123 wrote:It's better than in-animating animated objects ;-)
cleaner00 wrote:I love this design, but as always, if it came on a black shirt I'd buy it.
black is the new black
Im so glad most shirts here arent in black. Im wearing a tshirt because it hot outside and trying to cool off, not cook in the sun.
I want to buy, but I don't know if I can pull it off :/
chipgreen wrote:MARSH-mallows! MARSH-mallows! MARSH-mallows! I wants me some big ole' crispy MARSH-MALLOWS! Not Paaaaaaaaancakes, Maaaaaaarshmallows!
This shirt is definitely cool too and same basic concept but I really want that marshmallow shirt for my camping trips this summer... fingers crossed, toes crossed, eyes crossed and I have returned my seat to it's upright position, so bring it on!
Don't sit like that for 24 hrs... you'll surely get a cramp
almost have every single color now after buying this awesome shirt... all that i need coincidentally is an orange colored shirt... not sure if i dig the marshmallows too much though.
Funny shirt design, but I really can't see myself wearing it =\.
I llo'd. Definitely bought this one.
dmkooo wrote:Fabulous! Now when I wear this, all those snarky aggressive nonvegetarians will start to pick on me when they discover I'm a veggie!
That is hilarious.
My first kelly green shirt! This is one that even my very picky husband might like. Will have to see what he thinks.
I haven't bought a shirt since Cory Doctorow's design, but I'm in. www
Wow...this is my second woot shirt, my first being say no to scurvy. i guess i have a thing for kelly green shirts with citrus fruits on them.
*giggles*...love it! I had to buy one! :D NOW...if you could one that deals with hot dogs and being eaten...that would crack me up!
When life gives you lemons, you paint that Manos, the Hands of Fate gold!
I was in for one last night 30 minutes after it posted! I was waiting for this shirt to show up, I love it. This is only my second Woot shirt. My first was Skullngry. As you can see, I've already formed an addiction, help!!!
In for 1 that shirt is rad.
Hmm, I thought this one would have sold out by now. Actually, I'm glad it wasn't since I just snagged mine now.
in for one! Will go well with my jucebox getting a straw in the head shirt!
I don't get it.
mmille24 wrote:I don't get it.
well ... when a mommy lemon and a daddy lemon ... wait, wrong talk.
Love this!
Bought this!
Can't wait for the Marshmallows!
already bought one for myself but going to go for another XL for my dad who's definetly got his fare share of lemons over his lifetime. Especially with my mom leaving him last year. Well now he'll have a cool shirt anyhow!!!
WDTaylor wrote:How many more inanimate objects can we animate for these shirts before it gets old?
Wouldn't it technically be that he animated then inanimated 3 1/2 out of 4 1/2 lemons on this shirt? So do the 3 1/2 really count?
Yeah this shirt is ballin.
Not sold out yet? What's up with that... if you're going to vote for the shirt then you should buy it... Otherwise you're taking away the shirts that other people want.
Bought one. Think it's very funny.
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llo my first shirt is Skullngry and this is my second also, funny =P
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As an Athletics fan, I love the color of this shirt. I think "reaction faces on inanimate objects that are used and consumed" such as this just seems like an overdone and too-cutesy concept.
There is no help for you my friend. Even 12 step programs are worthless when it comes to woot and woot.shirts.
yowyow wrote:llo my first shirt is Skullngry and this is my second also, funny =P
llo, that's funny. Fortunately for me and unfortunately for my bank account, this won't be my last Shirt Woot purchase. :o)
kylemittskus wrote:There is no help for you my friend. Even 12 step programs are worthless when it comes to woot and woot.shirts.
llo, I was afraid of that. I have been lurking this site for a bit before I finally jumped in. I'm afraid there is no turning back now.
What invokes the bounce? Anyone know?
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The button bounces when the product is almost sold out.
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Look at a Filipino expat's life in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, through Josephs eyes
Posted March 29th, 2007 by lizza
Joseph left the Philippines to expand his professional horizons in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Receiving a sizable income is only one of his good experiences there: among the others are feeling the warmth of the locals and learning about another culture. Read on for eye-opening tips from Joseph on living and working in Saudi Arabia.
October 27 2006
-Where were you born?
Quezon City, Philippines
-In which country and city are you living now?
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
-Are you living alone or with your family?
Alone, but I board with a family
-How long have you been living in Saudi Arabia?
Three years (almost)
-What is your age?
-When did you come up with the idea of living in Saudi Arabia?
My stay here is strictly professional in nature. I felt that my career back in the Philippines had reached a plateau; I was on the lookout for new experiences, preferably with a considerable upgrade in my compensation. I sent out my CV to work in various foreign locations, but my current company was the first opportunity that had any certainty to it.
I had serious misgivings about moving to the Middle East, or anywhere outside the Philippines, for that matter. I had uncles and cousins who had worked long-term in the Middle East, but that settled only the part about security and safety. But eventually the prospect of staking out a new career in a brand-new place, without most of the baggage that characterized my professional life up to that point, was just too strong to resist.
After my current boss handed out my job offer, I said yes and within two months of visa and medical formalities, I flew over here.
-Was it hard to get a visa or a working permit?
Im with Administration in my current company and nobody with any business or friends in Saudi Arabia should even consider coming here. This isnt a place to which people can aspire to go and try their luck. There are very stringent regulations, but once all the necessary justifications are completed only bureaucratic action slows down processing.
One current trend with South Asian-based expats is for them to send for their relatives or friends on visit visas which last anywhere from three to six months, and then arrange for employment. It helps that nepotism is tolerated or even encouraged. This is the part where visa processing gets tough, since regulations vary from time to time.
For Western-based expats, the going is a lot easier.
-Was it difficult for you to get medical insurance before you went there or when you first arrived?
This wasnt an issue as medical insurance is one of the pre-conditions employers have to fulfill before sourcing for expatriate workers.
-How do you make your living in Saudi Arabia? Do you have any type of income generated?
As I mentioned, I work in Administration, specifically in Human Resources, for my current company. This is my main source of income. I was hired from Manila through an employment agency.
As moonlighting is frowned upon here because of visa regulations, informal income is limited to a few part-time jobs, sales of some consumer products, buy-and-sell operations, or even the occasional piano lesson. For me, I give some writing classes to students during my days off.
There are, of course, illegal operations like lotteries and selling alcohol, but these are things I wouldnt go into, though Ive heard of stories where people make out very well.
-Do you speak Arabic and do you think it's important to speak the local language?
I dont speak Arabic, and there is hardly any incentive for us to learn it. I personally believe its a form of discrimination and snobbery practiced by the locals. I have no particular difficulties with accepting Islam but of course I wouldnt be in line to convert.
Saudis, by and large, are a largely misunderstood people, as are most Arabs. Its so convenient for Westerners and outsiders to pigeon-hole Arabs in a box, and in this box they are mostly associated with negative thoughts and concepts.
I find Saudis to be a warm, fun-loving people, capable of great compassion. They are in touch with their lives, something some others with a wrong sense of priorities largely miss (and I mean Western Europeans and Americans in particular). However, some prevalent attitudes regarding child-rearing, work ethics, and women are unenlightened. But this is largely because of lack of information. I believe there is room for mainstream Islam and more globalized values, as opposed to having foreign ideas as mainly Western and therefore anathema. Its a tough line to tread, and I have the utmost empathy for the younger Saudis who are trying to push for change within their own spheres of interaction. Time will tell whether they will succeed.
It is important for expats to at least respect local customs. It doesnt harm you at all, and gives one a lesson in sensitivity and courtesy. That being said, I wouldnt want to be a single woman living here. Hats off to them, particularly my fellow Filipinos.
-Do you miss home and family sometimes?
Missing family goes without saying. Home, yes, but only because of the memories I shared with those I love.
I miss watching movies in a real cinema! The only recourse is to cross the Causeway into Bahrain. While Im not really a clubber, I miss sitting down in a bar and just listening to a band playing tunes. This too, is available in Bahrain. I miss calling in sick because its hard to travel through a tropical storm. There is rain but nowhere near the levels to which Im accustomed.
I also miss unlimited opportunities to go to prayer or hear Mass. They are a premium over here, but at least one can go (on Thursdays or Fridays).
Comparing the way I have fun here and back home, Ive come to a realization that my leisure time is much more value-added and healthier, if I may say so, over here than back in the Philippines. Mostly I teach, because it keeps my mind absorbed. Long walks along the beachfront are also very good, and I tried starting a gym habit (though its not working).
Its a bit more difficult and costly though, to say, organize a pick-up game of hoops, have a swim at a pool or beach, or do some more casual hanging out, especially since single men and women are not supposed to. It can be managed, and so far, Im making out pretty okay.
-Do you have other plans for the future?
I plan to be back in the Philippines when I reach the five-year mark, at least to take a rest. That is, unless, better opportunities call and I must go. I prefer Western Europe, particularly the UK and the Low Countries for work. Id like to go around the Mediterranean, but that is assuming I could afford it. (Technically I could, but Id rather work on securing my retirement fund first). However, Id really rather settle in Southeast Asia, notably Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. The Philippines, of course, but that is assuming that the opportunities are there.
-What about housing, have you bought, or are you renting a home? How much do you pay for it?
Westerners are best advised to live in compounds or high-end apartments for their safety, if this is the final intent of this question. Most Westerners are provided their own housing anyway by their employers. Im not aware of any regulations for foreigners to own land, and regardless, buying your own property here is ill-advised unless you plan to go native, or plan to stay in business long-term.
A fair-sized two-bedroom apartment (with living room either open or enclosed to make another bedroom) of appreciable standard is about $1,200 per month. I share a flat with a family so I can shave off a little from my expenses, and to have some semblance of community. Sharing is common among Filipinos even if theyre not related, but with the South Asians they have their own particular social conventions so they normally board together with their own families or village mates if their wives and/or children are with them.
-What is the cost of living in Saudi Arabia?
The great thing here is that utilities are really cheap. Gasoline is also cheap ($0.16 per liter or $0.61 per gallon). Food prices have gone up a little, but largely they are stable. There are a number of stores that cater specifically to Western tastes, and there is an Oriental store in downtown Khobar. The consensus here is if one is not very particular the savings potential is high. Telecommunications used to be more expensive, but with the entry of a new player it is also cheaper now. Generally one has to spend more on communications, but with the availability of the Internet at the office this is less of a problem.
Clothes and leisure activities are generally more expensive, but overall the cost of living here is about 15% less than any comparable city in Western Europe. It is of course cheaper to live in Manila, still, but some conveniences here like shorter lines and less traffic can be borne.
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Re: A Filipino expat's life in Khobar, Saudi Arabia
-What do you think about the Saudis?
Saudis are a study in contrasts, but my opinion about them is still largely neutral. One of my Filipino friends mentions that the longer he has been here, the longer he has come to disdain Saudi people. Maybe it's just him and the experiences he has had. Or maybe I'm just a little more optimistic.
On the whole, whatever deficiencies Saudis have are not specific or endemic to them. There are bigoted people everywhere. There are people who mistreat their wives or sexually abuse their children elsewhere. There are people who are lazy, dishonest, back-stabbing S.O.B.'s in every part of the world. The only pervasive forces in this society are the certainty of oil profits and the influence of Islam, which do not necessarily mix very well, especially with an absolutist government. To say that current society is in flux is an understatement.
Otherwise, the main thing to be wary about is the religious police and their cohorts, including some stool pigeons among one's own countrymen. If you live your life cleanly, are not given to public displays of your own flesh, or don't demand a "freedom-or-nothing" lifestyle, you'll do just fine.
And oh, mind the drivers! Drivers here, particularly the Arabs, are somewhat crazy. The Indians and the Pakistanis are not excused, either.
As to racism and discrimination, I've learned to live with it, as there is an established pecking order to get "respect": Westerners (a bit higher than local, but no differences at the highest levels), Saudis, non-Saudi Arabs (Lebanese and Syrians at the top of the food chain, Sudanese/Yemenis/Egyptians at the bottom), Filipinos/Indians/Pakistanis (depending on your own position in the company, and/or the power structure in the organization), and finally Bangladeshis and Sri Lankans. There are smatterings of Thais, Indonesians, and other South Asians, but they don't form very strong minorities so they are of little account. Chinese are a unique factor – the very rich are treated with respect while those who work for their wages are treated no different from other East Asian/South Asian expats. Japanese, Koreans and well-off Southeast Asians such as Singaporeans and Malaysians are treated as Westerners.
In any case, xenophobia here is no different than a small town in Middle America, though at least with other Christians it would be easier (I expect).
-What are the positive and negative aspects of living in Saudi Arabia?
Unless one was a Muslim, there is no value-added to making a permanent life in this country. This is strictly a place where one will earn money and then leave. Alternatively, those who make top dollar (mostly Westerners) and live their lives insulated from the rest of Dammam/Khobar society also do fine, but they all look to the day when they could retire elsewhere. If they come to love this part of the world, most of them are in Dubai or Bahrain.
Some Filipinos have managed to make their lives with their families here, as a preferred alternative to absentee parenting, but hardly anyone considers this place HOME. Filipinos have been noted to be peerless when it comes to assimilation, but for some reason, we don't want to be assimilated here. Maybe this would be possible if the Establishment here is making it easy, but it isn't.
Still, as with any form of living outside the Philippines, it gives one a fresh perspective on the country's pressing problems, and strengthens one's own identity and nationality. The community here is very active, much more than it would be back home.
I consider myself privileged for the position I hold in my company and the opportunities I received (which, I believe, because I earned them), but so many others have to deal with a host of difficulties the least of which is not being adequately compensated. It's a testament to the NECESSITY of leaving the Philippines that so many Filipinos strive to come here.
-Do you have any tips for our readers about living in Saudi Arabia?
Always carry your work or travel documents with you. Be on the right side of the law. Drive defensively. Don't go "exploring" for "cultural learning" without someone you trust and one who is actually knowledgeable. The rest of living here is simply like any other big city – lock your doors at night, don't aggravate the neighbors, dispose of garbage properly.
The changes in Saudi Arabia have resulted in a lot of petty crimes, so be careful about your vehicles or when walking around.
One major thing outsiders would have to cope with is the effect of prayer time on all activities – for one thing all commerce ends (shops perforce must close), and another, it's also time to be quiet and let the Muslims pray. The whole month of Ramadan is also an experience to live through, though mostly it's playing it by ear, just keeping in mind to be sensitive to what the locals are doing.
-Do you have any favorite Web sites or blogs about Saudi Arabia?
One particular site I've locked into is
Saudi Jeans.
There is nothing very usable unless you know how to read Arabic, so the usual references have to be used. There are of course, company-sponsored websites, and I just stumbled into
Aramco ExPats
, and it's Western-oriented, which is good if you are one. Our organization maintains S.P.A.-T.D.G., but the website is still raw and needs a lot of improvement.
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I hope that by next loop you mean the top of the next single crochet of the previous round. Note that each crochet stitch has two loops on the top (front and back) so when you say "loop" it can be confusing.
Rnd 4: If you're a knitter you may understand this better as: *single crochet, single crochet, 2 single crochet increase * repeat around the round (total 24 stitches).
You will put a single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches then in the third you make two single crochets in the same stitch.
The key words you seem to have missed in both rnd 4 and rnd 5 was the "in each" single crochet.
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on Apr 13, 2012 at 11:25 am
Why would you post here instead of just calling the Paly guidance staff? There is much misinformation on this forum and you choose to ask here instead of the people who really know?
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Zero period is usually PE. I also think some of the small band groups (Jazz, etc.) meet before school.
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I chose to ask here because my question is premature. My child is in middle school and will not be in high school next year, so I have not yet attended a presentation for parents of incoming high school students. I do not want to bother a busy working person at the school for information that is not critical and is clearly premature.
However, I do want to know the answer, so I figured that if I posted here a parent of an older student might provide an answer.
I am just doing some preliminary explorations of the college planning process, trying to find out about required courses for high school graduation, vs required/recommended courses for UC & CSU admission, vs other state universities and private colleges.
It is silly to bother a school official prematurely, but I don't think it is silly to have the question and seek an answer.
The preliminary planning for college SHOULD begin in middle school. Parents need to know what math classes are necessary for their child's aspirations, whether it is prudent to take foreign language courses in middle school instead of waiting until high school, etc.
Don't bite my head off because I'm curious.
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You are completely right. Unfortunately, when we had an 8th grader at Jordan and tried to get Paly advisors to answer questions like that, we could not get our emails or phone calls returned. I finally just showed up one morning at Paly to get sneers in person. There must be a better way, but I couldn't figure it out in time for Paly course registration.
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The Paly guidance department has been helpful to us and I have the utmost respect for them. They really do care about the students, as does Principal Winston. Yes, Paly students come first. You probably emailed at a very busy time, maybe in February? Also if you show up at the school, try to do it at times where they are not busy with students, times other than before school, after school, at brunch or lunch.
I do know that the receptionist can be rude at times, which is not proper behavior.
@Mom: Jordan allow parents to visit Jordan the day the Paly advisor is at school and reviews the student's schedule with the student; perhaps that was unavailable when your child attended.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Apr 15, 2012 at 9:32 am
You are correct, I asked to meet with the Paly advisor with my child during that meeting at Jordan and they refused to allow it. I am glad to hear that there has been a change to that policy since my child went through...we were very disappointed in the Paly advising experience.
a resident of Gunn High School
on Apr 15, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Why would any parent want their child to take 8 classes? Are you trying to push him over the edge?! College students only take 3-4 classes. Give your student a life outside academics! Plus, in high school by Junior and Senior year, most students are taking only 6 classes. Perhaps it's just wishful thinking that your child is such a genius that he can handle it. The resentment surfaces later when he becomes an adult.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 15, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Believe me, I am not trying to push my child over the edge. I am trying to figure out a way that this child can have some space in the schedule for classes that this child actually looks forward to and enjoys, AND take all the courses necessary to be prepared for college.
My student is required to take a study skills class. This takes up one period out of the 7 slots available. This leaves only 6 slots per day.
English and Social Studies are required each of the 4 years of high school. This leaves 4 slots per day.
Math is not REQUIRED for 4 years to graduate, but realistically, to be prepared for college this child needs to take math all four years. This leaves 3 slots per day.
Science is not REQUIRED for 4 years, but this child aspires to study science in college. It doesn't make sense for this child to take only two years of science (the mininum required for graduation). Three years are recommended most colleges. But for a student who desires to study science, four years of science study is appropriate (using the science class to fulfill elective requirements for graduation). This leaves 2 slots per day.
P.E. is required for two years. So for two years this leaves 1 slot per day.
Most colleges require 2 years of foreign language (and recommend 3 years). This takes up the last slot of the day.
This child would also like to continue to participate in music (which is allowed to be repeated for high school credit as many times as desired).
Unfortunately, with Career Technical Education and Living Skills there is simply not room in the schedule for this child to take more than one year of music (the minimum required for the Visual/Performance arts graduation requirement).
This means my child will essentially have ONLY academic classes.
If there was a way to take zero period PE or another zero period class (8 slots) it would open up space in the schedule for exploring other types of classes like art or photography, etc.
As it is, it is looking like 4 years of drudgery for this kid.
Yes, I am worrying about this now, even though this child is still more than a year away from high school.
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Apr 15, 2012 at 6:33 pm
I don't understand your math here.
First of all, no study skills class is required either for graduation or for college. Some students who could benefit from this class are encouraged to take it. It is a one semester class. It won't impact all 4 years of high school.
Then living skills and Career Tech classes: living skills is a one semester class which can also be taken as a summer class. Career Tech classes: 2 semesters required for graduation. A lot of those career tech classes can also be taken as the required electives for college (journalism, computer science, etc.) and sometimes can also count as English or Math credits.
As you pointed out yourself, only 2 years of PE are required. So, you can easily fit career tech in the junior and senior years, where PE used to be.
This allows you to take the four core classes + foreign language + music if you wish for 4 years, minus maybe one semester if you have to take study skills (again not a requirement for graduation or for college). So if you have study skills class to take, you can still do 3 1/2 years of 4 core classes + foreign language + music, including career tech in junior and senior years (to replace PE) and living skills one summer.
Don't panic, everything will be fine.
I agree though. Don't overburden your child. 4 years of foreign language and 4 years of music are required by no one, neither for graduation nor for college.
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Apr 15, 2012 at 8:10 pm
As the above poster pointed out, many kids take Living Skills in the summer. My understanding is that there is an online version available or in the works as well.
Note that by senior year (and maybe junior too), you can also substitute in an English or SS elective via online ed at Foothill/DAnza or other accredited schools. My kids took an Economic Geography course that she enjoyed, all online, with readings and postings that she handled on Sunday evenings.
None of my business, but it does seem a little off that a kid who has school mandated study skills would try to take 8 classes. You know best, of course.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Apr 15, 2012 at 9:50 pm
To offset the load, have your son take Living Skills during summer school, the summer before sophomore year. It's changed this year, and Living Skills online is no longer offered at all. Also, summer school Living Skills classes are only available to incoming sophomores and above (last year, incoming freshmen could take it).
Realize that when they take Living Skills, they will have to do 15 hours of volunteer work before the class is finished. This means planning ahead so student has the hours completed either 6m before the class or scheduled while student is in the class.Here's a list of approved places where they can volunteer: Web Link
Students do not need to take 7 classes each year to graduate. I suggest if your son has issues with studying, he take art or photography in the summer or after school rather than at Paly. Then, he can focus his grades on other classes instead of the pressure to get a good grade in an extra class too.
Students can take zero period P.E. but will the sleep-deprivation be okay for your child?
Study Skills class is not mandatory - perhaps his teachers at Jordan think he needs it? My son says students who are not doing well academically are encouraged to take it. There are other ways to find study skills techniques rather than taking a class in high school. There are books out there or tutoring services.
Student-athletes who play on a Paly sports team are allowed to waive P.E. and have a Prep period (free time for studying) while they are participating on the team but must resume P.E. class when the season has ended. This is a very beneficial option for Paly students that is not available at all schools.
The last page of the Paly catalog has a 4-year plan form for easy planning: Web Link
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Apr 16, 2012 at 10:10 am
Middle School Parent -
I assume your child has an IEP or 504 and that is why they are required to take the Study Skills class. As a parent, you can opt for them not to take that and provide them the support in another way (if your child will still do ok without it).
There are a couple other options - have your student take Chemistry at Lydian, SIL or St. Francis over the summer between 9th and 10th grade, that will free up a period in 10th grade. Have them take Living Skills over the summer or wait until 12th grade when only one semester of Social Studies - Economics, is required. 3 years of foreign language is fine, that frees up another spot senior year. They could also take a year or even a semester of foreign language outside school (you can take up to 40 credits outside PAUSD, they frown on taking grad requirements). Explore the "Independent Study" program to see if that can be used to fill in the career/voc ed requirement.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Apr 18, 2012 at 1:24 pm
I believe you can take 8 classes at Paly, although admittedly the number of 0 period classes offered is low. Zero period PE is probably most common (many students use this, however, most use it to obtain a prep and not take another class), although they also offer 0 period AP Chemistry (I think).
Also, there is a Work Experience program (which means you get a job and go to class once a week after school or something) that gives you CTE credits. That's another alternative, although I don't know much about the program.
There's also summer school.
Your other option is lobbying until Living Skills is removed from being a graduation requirement (which will free up a semester). On this, I give you my full support, as I can vouch that the class is unacademic and fails to teach any real-life skills (balancing checkbooks, reading contracts, paying rent, budgeting, etc.).
a resident of Gunn High School
on May 10, 2012 at 12:50 am
Have your child take Living Skills over the summer.
I've been through high school, and taking 8 classes first semester of freshman year is just asking for burnout and failure. I understand you want your child to take classes that he/she enjoys. Honestly, that's pretty much futile, with few exceptions. You yourself already acknowledge that you child is going to be required to take on a bevy of required science, math, English, social studies, and foreign language classes, many of which your child will NOT enjoy.
At most, your child is going to have about 1-2 electives each year. And by junior and senior year, I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to have a prep period.
If you want your child to enjoy high school, they really need to do it through doing extracurriculars they love. And that's not going to be undercut by the burden of taking 8 classes.
As a side note, encourage your child to explore as many extracurriculars/sports/community service/student govt as possible during freshman year (anywhere between 4-6!), with the goal of dropping ones that are uninteresting and eventually focusing on about 2 fulfilling activities sophomore year.
a resident of Gunn High School
on May 10, 2012 at 12:51 am
*that's going to be undercut by the burden of taking 8 classes.
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|Press Release - abc 2013 - Anahita Razmi - September 19th - 22nd, 2013
|19th - 22nd of September, 2013
Berlin, Germany
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way."
- Charles Dickens "A Tale of Two Cities"
The installation "A Tale of Tehrangeles" is taking the beginning of Charles Dickens novel "A Tale of Two Cities" as a basis for a visual collage of the cities Tehran and Los Angeles.
"Tehrangeles" is a portmanteau word that is informally used when referring to the large number of Iranian immigrants and their descendants residing in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. With an estimated 700,000 to 800,000 people, it is the largest such population outside of Iran. The project "A Tale of Tehrangeles" is relating to that denominated connection with a performative comparison.
Working with a three-screen setup, it is combining a two-screen city collage with a single screen accompanying "commentary" monitor. The city images are composed of video footage from two different shooting locations: Tehran and Los Angeles.
The commentary is setup in a green-screen studio, referencing a newsroom, in which the artist as an "anchorman" is reading out the beginning of Charles Dickens novel. The sentences are randomly repeated and mixed. In combination with the shown images of "Tehrangeles", spatial connections/disconnections/negations derive, pretending the existence of an actual intermediate space/city.
In addition to the video installation, a book object is shown, collecting newspaper headlines that originally carried the words "Tehran" or "Los Angeles" within their headline. By replacing the two city names with the word "Tehrangeles", the book is furthermore telling territorially and historically blurry "Tales of the City/two Cities".
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In "Russell and Mary" the author reconstructs the long lives of his deceased neighbors from evidence found in an abandoned box of letters, drawings, cartoons, and newspaper clippings the neighbors left behind.
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Hi all pen 5 starters.
I started about two thirds back in blue pen 5. Due to my chip failing or not registering on the start mat I have no official time aarrgg!!!, and I didn't run with a watch, so the only chance I have of getting a fairly accurate time is by decucting the time it took to cross the start line from my finish photo time if VLM can find that?. Can anyone help please?. I didn't know anyone at the start so can't ask them. I did have quite a chat to a chap in a green T-Shirt (yeah I know that really narrows it down) while sitting on the little wall in pen 5. just before we started. If that's you (you said you wanted 3.30) we would have the same time interval to cross the line. I was wearing a cancer research vest with 'Dave' on the front in pink. I finished not far ahead of the 3.56 pacer. Did he finish smack on 3.56 I wonder?.
Hi Dave - I started right at the back of blue pen number 4, I crossed the start line with the clock on 2 minutes 29 seconds . The leaders in pen 5 seemed to be with us as I crossed the start line so you wouldn't have been many seconds after that I would guess - maybe deduct 3 minutes if they can find your finish photo ?
Hope that helps a bit.
Thanks for that. 3 mins sounds about right? My finish time on the line was either 3.57 something or 3.58 something from memory so I'm thinking 3.55 actual?
I don't think the photo's crossing the finish line have a clock on them now the timing is chip based.
However, If you can see other numbers in the finish photo or running down the mall you can look up their times to get a rough idea of your finish time, you won't know if they started in front or behind you though
No you are right, I wont know. Oh dear . So all I've got to go on then is overtaking the 3.56 pacer at mile 25 and finishing in from of him. That will have to do unless somebody's got any other ideas?.
Thanks, and yes, somebody's offered to do that. At least then all i need is the crossing the start time which sounds like about 3 mins from two thirds down pen 5 to deduct to get fairly close at least?.
Need for Speed
As I posted on the thread I started, the girl in the Mara Office said that they will look at the video and give me a gun time. They must have a video of all finishers coming in with the guntime displayed, otherwise she wouldn't have said what she said.
Did they take a description of how you looked like and which of the 3 tunnels you picked when you finished?
Did you ask them how long it will take to sort this? I forgot to ask and now wonder how long it might take. I can tell you that I am pretty stressed out because of the GFA qualifying time.
All you need to do is deduct aproximately 3 minutes and that is your real time (as real as it is possible I am affraid). My husband was at the very front of pen 5 Blue Start and he took about 2min39 sec to cross.
They said to me it could be two weeks plus before they can let me know the gun time, if they can find me by my description/number?. Not good.
Thanks for letting me know your husband's start delay time. 3 mins must be about right for me then.
I'm really sorry to hear about your GFA time thing, but congratulations anyway, you must be very proud of your time even if the poxy chip let you down. Good luck in getting the right result. I really feel there should be a second set of mats or something to trigger a failed chip or failed mat registering the chips. It's very unfair for us average runners that alone people close to a GFA like you.
Really fustrated also started in Blue 5 and my chip only worked to the 13mile post and no time after that .
My times have now even been removed to the 13mp and if I put my number in nothing appears .
I was wearing a Garmin so I have my time but people who sponsored me and asked if I run beyond 13!
Virgin LM have no contact details at all on the website , how do I contact them to get my offical times ???
Paul (Blue,pen 5-number 2084) who finished in 4.06 honest !!!
Just PHONE 020 7902 0200 and they will find your finish picture with your time. Do you know how long it took you to cross the start line?.( I'm interested to know) then deduct that from your picture time.
Coincidence that yours failed also?, dodgy chips I think, but VLM blame the start line mat sensor?.
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If you can find someone who recorded the coverage on the red button (Freeview channel 301) I am being told they covered each of the 3 finish line channel on a split screen with a clock in the middle of the screen - bit of a long shot but there may be someone out there who recorded it and could look out for your number ? - good luck.Welsh Alex has done this in the past, but don't know if he has done it this year


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Investing in the Artists and Fans of Tomorrow: StubHub's Story
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I have the pleasure of serving as StubHub's Head of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and in September 2012, had a life-changing opportunity to visit New Orleans with a special mission.
New Orleans was to host Super Bowl XLVIII, meaning it would also be the site of StubHub's annual Super Bowl Pregame Bash, which attracts some 7,000 attendees each year. The city of New Orleans has given so much to sports and music fans alike, and as the world's largest ticket marketplace, these very fans are the core of our business. Naturally, we wanted to give back.
While considering ways to narrow StubHub's CSR focus to increase our positive impact, we uncovered findings any Americans for the Arts member knows all too well: while more research than ever before demonstrates how vital the arts are to youth development and future achievement, budget cuts continue to threaten arts education in schools across the country, particularly those in underserved communities. These findings further spurred our drive to give back.
While in New Orleans, I was introduced to an incredible organization called The Roots of Music, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the youth of New Orleans through music education. I met many young musicians, but one young boy in particular stood out: Lawrence "Tudda" Honore Jr., a six-year-old snare drum player who had been mentored by Roots of Music cofounder Derrick Tabb. Take a look at this short film and I guarantee you, too, will fall in love with Tudda and The Roots of Music.
The Roots of Music story is a poignant example of the myriad benefits the arts can have on children: from fostering individual and community pride, to providing a healthy channel for creativity, to cultivating work ethic, to providing an alternative to the streets for our nation's most vulnerable youth. In short, there was something truly special about this organization. Something struck a chord with all of us at StubHub.
And so we took an unconventional measure and became (as far as I know) the first ever multi-national corporation to become the official sponsor for a non-profit youth marching band program.When we shared a film about the organization across all our platforms, we also donated $1 for every view, to drive sharing and help the organization reach new audiences.
To this day, The Roots of Music is emblematic of what our corporate giving program Rising Stars stands for: supporting music education at the grassroots level and donating more than dollars, but also exposure and other intangibles. In little more than two years, through Rising Stars and other CSR initiatives, StubHub has allocated more than a third of its $2.7 million in charitable giving to some 20 arts organizations.
This year, we expanded our Rising Stars program by launching our first ever self-produced concert series, Next Stage, for which 100% of proceeds benefit The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (MHOF) and other music non-profits. In partnership with MHOF and the StubHub Foundation (a corporate advised fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation), this program has enabled more than 600 musical instruments valued at nearly $600,000 to be placed in 15 public schools throughout the country.
Committing to help further music education has been rewarding and educational for us as a company, too:
- We've connected more deeply with our customers by introducing them to organizations like The Roots of Music. (When price and quality are equal, 93% of consumers today say they will be more loyal to a brand that supports a cause.)
- Through our Next Stage concert series, we've had the opportunity to partner with outstanding artists such as Lykke Li, Grouplove, Portugal. The Man, and Troy "Trombone Shorty" & Orleans Avenue, who share our commitment to music education.
- We've gotten creative about advancing employee engagement through volunteerism around an issue that ties back to our business. It's commonly known that today's talent wants to work for companies that give back.
- After using tools like the Arts Education Navigator, StubHub produced an easy to read and widely distributed infographic sharing our findings.
What we've also learned is that the corporate sector has so much to offer the arts community beyond simply writing checks. At StubHub, we continually challenge ourselves to be creative on this front. For example:
- Lending exposure on StubHub.com or through our social and marketing channels to raise visibility for an issue or non-profit;
- Hosting a community convening to discuss ways to support arts education locally;
- Educating employees, community leaders and fellow companies in our region about ways they can be arts advocates in their communities;
- Lending our technology, marketing or other expertise; and
- Donating experiences such as access to our corporate suites for a non-profit to auction.
For StubHub, supporting the arts is a natural choice: we feel we have a positive role to play in investing in the fans and artists of the future and that's just good business. But we're just getting started. We'll continue to partner with emerging artists to help connect them with new audiences while supporting arts organizations they hold dear. And in the future, we'll create ways for the millions of live entertainment fans who visit StubHub every day to join us in support.
Are you a company with your own story about how and why you support the arts or a non-profit with ideas about what the corporate sector can do to better contribute? Email Emma at firstname.lastname@example.com is the world's largest ticket marketplace, enabling fans the choice to buy and sell tickets to tens of thousands of sports, concert, theater and other live entertainment events. StubHub is an eBay company (NASDAQ: EBAY). For more information on StubHub's CSR programs, visit www.stubhub.com/community.


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The Ottawa Senators are headed to a movie theatre near you.
Today, the Senators and Cineplex Entertainment confirmed an earlier Sun report that the NHL team's five pay-per-view telecasts will be made available to fans at movie theatres in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. The Vancouver Canucks and Toronto Maple Leafs earlier joined the growing trend of bringing NHL telecasts to movie theatre screens.
The five pay-per-view games will be shown at the South Keys, Coliseum and Silver City cinemas in Ottawa, Galaxy Cinemas in Brockville, Gardiners Road Cinemas in Kingston and Galaxy Cinemas in Cornwall.
Ticket prices are $10.95 for adults, and $8.95 for children ages 3-12.
"The broadcast available to Senators fans at Cineplex theatres will be a unique viewing experience," Jim Steel, the Senators vice-president of broadcasting, said in a statement. "The broadcasts will be commercial free, and tailor-made for this type of venue."
The Sens' pay-per-view schedule this season includes the following games: Dec. 12, at Detroit; March 8, vs. Toronto; March 13, at New York Rangers; March 18, at Pittsburgh Penguins, and April 3, at New Jersey Devils.
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Just picked up my '05 5.7L WK w/55K miles this evening, also have an 02 4.7L WJ with some tranny issues.
The 'book' recommends 89 octane fuel, but, the previous owner said he used 87 w/o any problems. Has anyone noticed a difference between using these to fuel grades? Does it improve fuel economy on the highway? I'm thinking to just use the 89 for the minimal (~3%) difference in cost?
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You'll get a number of different recommendations on this question.
My $ .02 - have used 87 for approx. 95% of the 65,000 miles on my 05 Limited 5.7
Haven't had any operating issues. Personally changed the plugs 2 times, no noticeable plug wear problems. Probably saved about $450 or so over the years.
Re: New Hemi owner
congrats and welcome! You'll be modding soon and using 93 octane.....so I would use what it calls for in the manual
Re: New Hemi owner
I use only 89 in mine as that's what Jeep states in the manual for "optimum performance." Congrats and welcome!!!!!:D
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Re: New Hemi owner
when i picked up my jeep the dealer said use of 89 will give better performance and fuel economy, using 87 will kick back the timing a little but can be used. I use 89.
Re: New Hemi owner
Took a 350 mile road trip in it Friday to pick up my daughter from school.
Filled up w/89 for the way home and averaged almost 18mpg along the hilly west half of the PA turnpike on the return trip. That works for me.
ThankX all,
Re: New Hemi owner
use only 89 and only buy gas from a TOP TIER station, not discount gas; 87 will work in a pinch, but the ignition timing is retarded to prevent knock under load, power output is reduced, and mpg is worse than 89, plus 87 does not contain the same additives that keep from forming carbon deposits in the engine.
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