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1. Patriots enjoy their visits to London
2. Reports of Peyton Manning's demise were grossly exaggerated
3. Michael Vick might not be the only one at risk of losing his job
4. Al Pacino had it right
5. Vick Ballard can fly
1. Patriots enjoy their visits to London
Robert Kraft has long been an advocate for the NFL's International Series. A self-professed Anglophile, the New England Patriots owner is fascinated by the UK's sporting culture – having attended more than 35 editions of the Wimbledon tennis championships and come "very close", in his words, to buying Liverpool FC in 2005. He was among the first team owners to offer his public backing for the idea of an eventual London franchise.
"I love coming here," Kraft told the Guardian during a visit to London over the summer, before insisting that his team did too. Little wonder – the last time they visited Wembley Stadium, in 2009, the Patriots crushed the Buccaneers 35-7. "We have a great fan club that we've cultivated over the last 15 years," said Kraft. "The last time we came over, our players felt it was a ninth home game because we had so much support in the stands."
If the crowd at Wembley was not quite that partisan – with fans of all 32 teams present, there were plenty prepared to boo the Patriots as they took the field – then they certainly had a solid backing. What was officially a home game for St Louis inevitably felt like nothing of the sort.
And where success-starved Rams veterans had spoken in the build-up to this trip about the opportunity to learn what it was like to play in big games, the Patriots had seen it all before. St Louis had flown into London on Tuesday, hoping to overcome any jet lag by arriving early in order to acclimatise, but New England simply treated this like another cross-country trip, getting in on Friday and sticking to their usual routine.
They won even more convincingly than they had in 2009, crushing the Rams 45-7. Tom Brady threw for 304 yards and four touchdowns, with no interceptions, against a hitherto solid Rams defense. Stevan Ridley generated 8.5 yards per carry in the running game.
Nobody, though, enjoyed their visit more than Rob Gronkowski, who celebrated his first touchdown by impersonating "That little nutcracker dude that's guarding the house" (we think he means the Queen's Guard). He finished with eight catches for 146 yards and two scores.
With victory, the Patriots move to 5-3. Just like that, they are among the frontrunners once more in a muddled AFC. And if Kraft had it right this summer, this could be just the beginning.
Asked back then how his head coach, Bill Belichick, felt about these games, Kraft said: "Bill would prefer to have every game, home and away, played in Foxborough at 1pm on a Sunday. But I think he saw the last time when we came here that there was a great bonding went on. Travelling together and having to spend time together in a different culture forced everyone to come together a bit more."
And that can only make them more dangerous.
2. Reports of Peyton Manning's demise were grossly exaggerated
Back in week two, it all seemed so clear-cut. In throwing three interceptions against the Atlanta Falcons, Peyton Manning had demonstrated that his arm strength was diminished – that his multiple neck surgeries and a year away from football had taken their toll. If he could still be effective for the Broncos it would have to be in a different way – by relying on brain more than brawn, taking less chances and reining in his more aggressive instincts.
"I am what I am," said Manning at the time, but since then he has clearly been eating his spinach. The Broncos' rookie quarterback Brock Osweiler had been primed to replace Manning in that game if a late Hail Mary was required, but it is hard to imagine the team's coaching staff considering such an option now. In the five games since Manning has averaged more than 320 yards per game, throwing for 14 touchdowns against a single interception.
And if Manning is playing at a pre-surgery level, then what makes him truly dangerous is the team around him in Denver. As Peter King noted in his Monday Morning Quarterback column for Sports Illustrated – New Orleans's 252 yards on offense represented their worst return in 39 games. The Broncos' defense restricted a team that had been averaging more than 29 points a game to just 14.
Manning was quick to praise his offensive line and receivers too – with whom he says his rapport is constantly improving. With a soft schedule going forward and an even softer division, the Broncos – like the Pats – are contenders in the AFC.
3. Michael Vick might not be the only one at risk of losing his job
There was no attempt made to skirt around the subject. "Obviously, he [Eagles head coach Andy Reid] is thinking about making a change at the quarterback position," said Michael Vick following his team's 30-17 defeat to the Falcons. "I'm trying my hardest. Some things don't go right when I want them to, some things do. So if that's the decision Coach wants to make, then I support it."
At time of writing it is not yet known if Reid will indeed drop Vick in favour of his rookie back-up Nick Foles, but there is no doubt that such a move has at least been contemplated. Vick was hardly the key culprit in Sunday's loss – completing 21 of 35 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown, plus avoiding any turnovers – yet increasingly Reid finds himself running out of alternatives.
The coach has backed himself into a corner where drastic change is his only remaining option. The existing formula is not working, Philadelphia having slipped to 3-4 on the season and 11-12 since Vince Young's infamous Dream Team comments 15 months ago. When Reid can no longer isolate individual malfunctioning elements, the responsibility will instead fall squarely on his own shoulders.
He had attempted drastic action a fortnight ago, firing defensive co-ordinator Juan Castillo and promoting secondary coach Todd Bowles in his place. That move did not achieve the desired effect. Rather than appearing galvanised, the defense put in its worst performance of the season.
This was supposed to be the week in which Reid reminded us of his mastery – extending his remarkable record of never having lost a game as head coach coming off a bye week. As good as the Falcons – the only unbeaten team left in the league – are, their previous three wins had come by a combined total of 12 points, against such modest opposition as Carolina, Washington and Oakland.
Instead the loss and subsequent uncertainty over Vick only adds to the impression of a coach losing his grip on his team. Warned by team owner Jeffrey Lurie before the season that a repeat of last year's 8-8 record would not be acceptable, Reid knows that time is running out to save his job. It remains to be seen whether stripping Vick of his can help save it.
4. Al Pacino had it right
You know when you get old in life things get taken from you. That's, that's part of life. But … you only learn that when you start losing stuff. You find out that life is just a game of inches. So is football.
Fictional football coach Tony D'Amato, the man in charge of the Miami Sharks in Oliver Stone's much-loved 1999 cheese-fest Any Given Sunday, may or may not have been right about life – but he was certainly correct about football, as Dez Bryant was reminded this weekend. The Cowboys wide receiver – just like the officials on the field – believed he had caught a game-winning touchdown with six seconds to play against the Giants, pulling in a 37-yard heave from Tony Romo in the back of the end zone.
Replays, however, showed that he hadn't. The tips of the fingers which Bryant used to break his fall had touched down just inches – if even that – out of bounds. The pass was ruled incomplete upon review.
The Cowboys, of course, could have avoided being in a situation where they needed that late score by cutting out one or more of Romo's three interceptions – or indeed the fumbles by Bryant and Felix Jones. But in the end those inches were, to paraphrase D'Amato, the [expletive removed] difference between winning and losing. Between living and dying. Between being one game back of the Giants in the NFC East, and already a long-shot to make the playoffs at 3-4.
5. Vick Ballard can fly
There is perhaps not much more to say than that about the Indianapolis Colts running back Vick Ballard's extraordinary touchdown against the Tennessee Titans. Except perhaps to add that this remarkable, spinning five-yard dive over two defenders into the end zone also happened to be a game-winning overtime play. Little wonder that it is already being hailed as a play of the season contender.


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A colleague of mine from Atlanta discovered this blog recently and sent me a query that I think bears repeating for everyone. Why? Because nearly every business traveler comes to San Francisco at least every few years for a meeting and for a good time…and good food. I can't think of any other business travel destination where there's more of a convergence of business and pleasure.
Here's the query:
Hey Chris,
A good friend of mine has a conference in San Francisco shortly after Thanksgiving and I wondered if you might have a couple of restaurant recommendations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. She's staying by Union Square and loves cozy places that are good for people watching (not the uber-trendy snooty tube-top crowd type stuff). And feel free to toss in a couple divey or low-brow places, too.
And my advice:
Great to hear from you and I hope I can help! First and foremost on the agenda: If you plan to entertain clients or colleagues, take them to see the new California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park (10-15 mins from downtown). It's the most important thing to happen in SF in years and has everyone agog. The key is to get there early because crowds swell after 10 am.
Some foodie ideas:
- TADICH GRILL in Financial District is very old and cozy and great for people watching at lunch, especially on Fridays when local executives go in for seafood and cocktails and then go back to the office for a nap! The best people watching is from the bar area.
- Another place I like is called LE CENTRAL— a French bistro that's been around forever and attracts local politicos and ladies who lunch. Great wine and bistro fare like Salad Nicoise and Steak Frites. It also has a lively see-and-be-seen bar on weekends where you wait for your table.
- It's a cab ride from Union Square, but if you like cozy places for dinner, get over to the Marina and go to BRAZEN HEAD. There's no sign out front. Just a small door and windows edged with bushy window boxes. Tiny little bar, dark wood, fireplace, nice menu (my fave is pepper steak). Very cuddly on a cold fall/winter night!
- Take a break from your meetings and try to get down to BEARD PAPA for a cream puff. Believe me, it is worth the trip. It has gained a cult following, so you may have to wait in line. Located on Yerba Buena Lane between Market and Mission near Moscone Convention Center.
- If you are extending your business trip over the weekend and are lucky to have a nice clear and warm Saturday or Sunday morning, try to go to THE RAMP right on the edge of the bay near Potrero Hill for brunch. It's outdoors, so be sure the weather is nice. (It's a divey place, but a lot of fun and very popular with locals.)
- If you like seafood, check out the tiny but fantastic BAR CRUDO. Limited but inventive and amazingly fresh menu prepared before your eyes in this tiny nook of a place. You can walk here from Union Sq.
- One of my fave breakfast places is CHOW. It's out Market Street toward the Castro on the corner of Church St. (Take a vintage street car down Market St. to get there.) They have best eggs Benedict around. Also good blueberry pancakes and amazing homemade cobblers (which you can order at breakfast or lunch).
- Another great place for dinner near CHOW is 2223. This is on the edge of the Castro (at 2223 Market St) and is patronized almost exclusively by a local, fun, lively and diverse crowd. Great food. Not too pricey. Guaranteed goodness. One of my all around faves.

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Unfortunately, sibling rivalry seems to be an unavoidable part of growing up in a household of more than one child. Most parents hope that the squabbles will turn into a close friendship as their children get older, but that's not necessarily the case.
The wounds of childhood fights with a sibling can cut deep if families don't take the time to acknowledge each child as a unique and talented individual in his or her own right.
If your kids are struggling with sibling rivalry, PBS's It's My Life website offers some great resources to help them cope with feelings of jealousy and anger.
The "Sibling Rivalry" game gives them different scenarios and asks them to choose whether they are examples of fun and friendly competition, or hurtful acts of jealousy. They can also read what other kids have posted about their own family turmoil, giving them a sense that they aren't alone in their frustration.
If you take the time to acknowledge your children's bouts of sibling rivalry now, you will make immense progress toward ensuring that they support and love each other well into adulthood. Make sure to talk to your kids, acknowledge their feelings and help them find resources like this for a little extra support when you aren't around.


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Dave Skoblar is a serial cheater, compulsive liar and scam artist. His "non profit" Project 195, project195.org, is a total sham - he gets groups to stay at his illegal and unsafe hostels for $40/per person per night, in 2 x 4 wooden bunk beds, and then foists them off to other REAL charities doing clean up work in disaster areas. He is a disaster event leech - he runs to the most recent tornado or flood disaster and sets up shop. He uses his status as a fireman to create trust in people, while he's doing everything from cheating on his wife with his webmaster, his volunteers and his interns, some of whom are high school and college age. This man is in his forties and hanging out with college girls so he can hit on them. He has zero interest in real non profit work. His next plan for his "charity" is to set up a college fund for disaster stricken kids and make sure his kids and Pat Tirri, other Secretary of the "charity", get the benefit. [continued below]....
His wife found out about his behavior just after Valentine's this year and has been in contact with many of the woman Dave cheated with, through his charity. This includes cheating with Heidi Martin Rodenburg, Kelly Chandler, Lily Ecreg, Cara Curtis Jagodowski, Kristen Sanders, Sabine Schorr and Melissa Ulto. His wife was devasted by this because Dave took trips with a few of these women and he assured her it was only on "charity" business.
Dave also hires junkies and alcoholics to run his illegal hostels, because who else would work for just a place to stay? Addicts that's who. His last hires have included herioin junkies, meth addicts and longtime alcoholics. His Joplin hostel was gutted for all the copper pipes and appliances by the last junkie who live there, making the "hostel" uninhabitable. It will be closing soon, as well as the Little Ferry hostel, as they are both illegal hotels not registered with either state, nor have any certificate of occupancy.
Dave's charity has had many tax issues and has lost tax status several times. Dave has repeatedly gotten into fights with Pat Tirri, the charity secretary, due to his continued misappropriation of funds. This includes paying for his home, travel and children's expenses, and buying such items as an XBOX ONE this past holiday. He feels entitled because the charity doesn't pay him, he says.
Dave is unrepentant and will continue to cheat, lie and set up "hostels" wherever he can get away with it. If you think sleeping 10 to a room in 2 x 4 wooden bunkbeds, in what is meant as a single family home, is safe, you are completely wrong - it is terribly unsafe and a total fire hazard. A good fireman would KNOW that.
Dave is a sociapath. No other way to put it.
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NCAA Championship Sub-Regional – Colorado State vs. Purdue
Friday, Nov. 30, 2012 | 2:30 p.m. MT | Tallahassee, Fla. | Tully Gym (1,162)
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NCAA tournament history
Friday will mark CSU's 46th all-time NCAA tournament match, as the Rams have appeared in the last 17 tournaments, dating back to 1995. In its history, CSU has gone 22-23 in 23 tournament appearances. The Rams have won their first match each of the last five seasons, and have advanced to the regional semifinals (Sweet 16) nine times in their history, most recently in 2009. The Rams' stretch of 18 straight NCAA tournament appearances is the seventh-longest active streak in the nation, and their 24 all-time berths ranks 11th. For a full listing of CSU's tournament matches and records, see Pages 15-17 NCAA tournament guide.
About Colorado State
Colorado State earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament after going 13-3 in the Mountain West and winning the regular-season title. The Rams come into the tournament as hot as any team, winning their last eight matches and 11 of their last 12. CSU also has been tested this year, with eight of its 12 non-conference opponents making the NCAA tournament.
Colorado State features strong play at the net on both sides, ranking No. 18 nationally in hitting percentage (.288), and 15th in blocks per set (2.87).
The Rams are led by Mountain West Player of the Year Dana Cranston. The senior outside hitter is first on the team with 3.65 kills and 4.31 points per set, while also leading the team with 0.26 service aces per set. On three separate occasions this year, Cranston has matched her career high with 19 kills. In Mountain West play, Cranston was efficient on offense with a .277 hitting percentage, which ranked first in the league among all outside hitters.
Senior middle blocker Megan Plourde joins Cranston to provide a formidable one-two punch for the Rams. After leading the nation in blocks per set last year as a junior, Plourde ranks eighth in 2012, with 1.54 blocks per set. Plourde also led the Mountain West with a .361 hitting percentage, while averaging 3.73 points per set.
Senior middle blocker Brieon Paige and sophomore setter Deedra Foss joined Cranston and Plourde as All-Mountain West selections, giving the Rams four on the year. Tom Hilbert is in his 16th season as head coach of the Rams.
About Purdue
Purdue earned an at-large big to the NCAA tournament after finishing fifth in the Big Ten. The Boilermakers went 21-10 on the year, while going 12-8 in conference play. Purdue has won seven of its last 10 matches, including the last two.
The Boilermakers are led by their senior All-American outside hitter Ariel Turner. Turner, a Denver native, leads the team with 4.43 kills and 5.10 points per set, placing her in the top 16 nationally in both categories. Along with her offense, Turner is second on the team with 2.75 digs per set, and has tallied 14 double-doubles.
On defense, junior defensive specialist Carly Cramer leads the team with 4.21 digs per set, while also pacing Purdue with 0.29 service aces per set.
The Boilermakers have a pair of middle blockers who both average close to one block per set. Anna Drewry is tops on the team with 1.02 while Kierra Jones is close behind with 0.92. Jones also paces the team with a .362 hitting percentage, which places her in the top 50 nationally.
Series vs. the Boilermakers
The Rams and the Boilermakers have split their two previous meetings. Both matches were played in Fort Collins and went five sets. Purdue won the most recent meeting, in 2004, when the two teams faced each other in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Rams advancing in the bracket
Not only is CSU getting to the tournament on a consistent basis, but the Rams are winning when they get there. CSU has won its first-round match each of the past five seasons, and 17 times in 23 overall appearances, including 12 of 15 under Head Coach Tom Hilbert.
A win Friday would . . .
• Advance CSU to the second round of the NCAA tournament for the sixth consecutive season. The Rams would then face the winner of the Florida State-Hofstra match, which is set to take place immediately following CSU's first-round match vs. Purdue. CSU's second-round matchmatch would be played Saturday at 2:30 p.m. MT.
• Improve the Rams' record to 23-23 all-time in the NCAA tournament, including 18-15 under Hilbert.
• Be CSU's first win against a ranked opponent away from Moby Arena since defeating No. 13 Oregon in last year's opening round match, on Dec. 1, 2011, at Hawai'i.
• Improve CSU to 2-1 against the Boilermakers, and avenge CSU's loss to Purdue in the first round of the 2004 tournament, which was played in Fort Collins.
Four MW championships in a row
With a win over New Mexico last Friday, CSU upped its record to 13-3 in conference action, claiming a share of the 2012 Mountain West title with San Diego State. Because CSU beat San Diego State in three sets this season, compared to the Aztecs' four-set win, the Rams earned the league's automatic berth to the NCAA tournament.
The Rams have been dominant since the inception of the Mountain West, winning 10 titles in 14 seasons. Just one other time (2000-04), has CSU won four consecutive regular-season championships.
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The Fourth of July is coming up and with it comes the growing excitement of both adults and children alike for the highlight of any Fourth of July celebration: fireworks. If you will be having fireworks this year at your celebration, there are a few key safety points to remember in order to keep your children safe and free of injury.
According to PreventBlindness.org, more than 6,000 people in the U.S. every year seek medical attention in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries. To ensure that your child, or yourself for that matter, are not included in that statistic for Independence Day this year, follow these safety guidelines:
- Always supervise children around fireworks;
- Only use fireworks outdoors;
- Abide by local laws. If you're not allowed to use fireworks in your area, don't;
- Always have a bucket of water and/or a hose handy;
- Never try to relight a defective firework. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then place it in a bucket of water;
- Place all used fireworks into a bucket (or buckets) of water;
- Make sure spectators are a safe distance away from fireworks;
- Only children over the age of 12-years-old should be allowed to handle sparklers; and
- Never try to make or used homemade or "illegal" fireworks.
What to Do if Your Child Suffers a Fireworks Injury
While you may be aware of how to keep your child safe around fireworks, it does not mean someone else does. Children are often injured by fireworks on the property of others as the result of another person's negligence or may even be injured as the result of a defective firework. If your child suffers a fireworks injury due to the recklessness or negligence of another, the Boston fireworks injuries attorneys with the Kiley Law Group can help you determine liability and pursue rightful compensation from the at-fault party.
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God of War 3 fans...are you a fan of Starhawk MP? (Santa Monica game!)
Santa Monica is probably one of my favourite game studious ever since God of War 2 game out. God of War 3...one of my favourite games of all time mostly due to the best singleplayer experience I have ever had for a game.
When Starhawk came out I wasn't really intrested in it...but when I heard SM was a part of Starhawk I had to try this game out. So I bought Starhawk after playing hours of Warhawk (which was a brilliant game). Starhawk may be confusing at first to people who haven't played Warhawk. But the more you play it (usually after a couple days) it ends up growing on you and the more you play it the more fun it gets. So the point is Starhawk is easily the BEST MULTIPLAYER GAME I HAVE PLAYED...and if you enjoy games like Halo and BF you will love this game. Sadly though this game's online community depresses me...even when compared to Warhawk which had quite a bit of people playing after so many years. But I don't want this to be another great game that dies due to no one noticing its existance.
So I want to help give this game its what it should be getting and that is great sales and a large online community. So here our some ways I can think of and if we can make this thread MASSIVE in terms of popularity Sony will be forced to listen to us.
- If we get over a certain amount of posts then we can ask Sony to bundle it massivley (like how they bundled LBP and Uncharted as the bundles made the games popular and the sequels as extremley popular)
- So please post anything about Starhawk...pros, cons etc
* This may sound insane but if everyone in this community pitches in then this game can have a strong online community unlke what it has now
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I hardly even know what to say. I am amazzzzed at the "firsts" I'm seeing here. I'm so proud of you. What an incredibly beautiful first quilt. There just aren't enough words...:)
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
I hardly even know what to say. I am amazzzzed at the "firsts" I'm seeing here. I'm so proud of you. What an incredibly beautiful first quilt. There just aren't enough words...:)
I like the blue one also they are both beautiful
That is an unbelievable first quilt, what more can I say, everyone else has already said it all. It looks professional and award winning.
I can't wait to see what your second quilt looks like.
Well ladies i entered my blue roses quilt in the local fair just hoping I would win some kind of a little ribbon. and just look what it won. If those judges only knew that I can't cut 2 squares of fabric the same size, lol!
more than i had ever dreamed of winning
Aww dojo36 I'm so very proud of you!!!! It deserved to win a prize (or ten LOL). Congratulations!!!! It's a beautiful quilt. :D
WAY TO GO! Not many people win that many ribbons with their first quilt.
All I can say is a resounding WOW!!!! You did wonderfully on these beauties!!!
Congrats, Are you laughing,singing,dancing or crying with joy.
Congratulations - great job. I assume one of the big ribbons is a Best of Show - what is the other one?
thank you all. the pink one was my first quilt, the blue one that won the ribbons was my second quilt - same design just different colors. i gave the pink one to my daughter for a wedding gift. the 2 blue ribbons are First Place from 2 different judges. And the red, white & blue big ribbon is Best in Division by a 3rd judge. That's the way they explained it to me - the ladies that work the fair. anyhow, I was pleased as punch. After I pick it up from the fair this coming sunday, it will be hanging on display at the Bobbin Box. That's where I bought all my stuff to make it and where I took quilting classes. But thank you all again for your kind words.


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Watch as the fighters of UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira face-off during Friday's official media day in Stockholm, Sweden.
Fedor Emelianenko shares his thoughts on his upcoming Bellator
UFC Fight Flashback revisits the momentous second bout between
Invicta FC president Shannon Knapp isn't threatened by the
One judge gave the 5th to Barnett? I could maybe see giving Barnett rd 1 because of that damaging knee he landed toward the end of the round, but the 5th?
For the Melendez – Thomson fight I scored the first 3 for Gilbert and the 4th and 5th for Josh.
Good night of fights.
I agree with the judge who gave the 5th to Barnett and his 49-46 score. Cormier knew he was ahead in the 5th so he backed away and danced around and let Barnett do more of the striking. In the last 5 seconds of his win Cormier turned his back and ran like a sissy so make sure he did not get caught with a last second punch, and to me that very slightly tarnishes the victory, as a 49-46 score would indicate. Anyway, Cormier had skills that were tough for Barnett to match, but Cormier is 5'11 with a beer gut and I just don't see him as a likely great champion in the UFC.
he beat Barnett decisively, how can you not give him his due?
49-46 is correct. Cormier played the 5th smart and stayed out of any potentially trouble but lost the round as a consequence.
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Ebertfest: The first in lineWed, 04/25/2012 - 3:57pm | Melissa Merli, staff writer,
Usually I don't get to the opening movie of Ebertfest until a few minutes before — or after — it begins. But I went over to the Virginia Theatre an hour or so ago and was surprised to see two women sitting in the festival pass-holder line. Or what will be the beginning of the line.
Participate in 2012 Ebertfest without leaving your home or officeWed, 04/25/2012 - 12:44pm | Melissa Merli, staff writer,
CHAMPAIGN — Movie buffs don't have to leave home (or their office) to participate in the 14th annual Roger Ebert's Film Festival.
Another memorable night at Krannert Center, this time with Joshua BellFri, 04/20/2012 - 12:51pm | Melissa Merli, staff writer,
I had wondered how superstar violinist Joshua Bell would perform and conduct the Academy of St. Martin in the Field on Thursday night at Krannert Center.
"8 Photographers" at Art Coop Gallery best show in townFri, 03/16/2012 - 4:57pm | Melissa Merli, staff writer,
Ira Glass letter about Mike Daisey's "Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs"Fri, 03/16/2012 - 3:28pm | Melissa Merli, staff writer,
A member of WBEZ forwarded me a copy of Ira Glass' letter about the station's retraction relating to its program that aired Mike Daisey's one-man show. "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs," in which Daisey tells of visiting a factory in China owned by Foxconn that manufactures iPhones and iPads.
Mimi's A&E picks for spring break in C-UFri, 03/16/2012 - 1:07pm | Melissa Merli, staff writer,
Mark Morris Dance Group brings joy to Krannert audience & cadetsFri, 03/16/2012 - 12:42pm | Melissa Merli, staff writer,
As I watched the first two pieces in the Mark Morris Dance Group concert on Thursday evening at Krannert Center, I assumed, incorrectly, that they were older because of the influence of folk dance in the choreography.
Ebert a week away from announcing his 2012 festival lineupWed, 03/14/2012 - 4:25pm | Melissa Merli, staff writer,
Here's something that many of us movie lovers have been waiting for: Roger Ebert will announce on his blog next Wednesday (March 21) the lineup and guests for the 2012 Ebertfest.
"People are getting impatient," he tweeted Tuesday.
Fiddler Kate Fritz to perform at indi go; she created a buzz at Folk & Roots FestTue, 03/13/2012 - 11:53am | Melissa Merli, staff writer,
Ever since the 2011 Champaign-Urbana Folk & Roots Festival in late November I've been hearing about fiddler Kate Fritz.
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Baggage label supplied by the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration (ICEM), to German migrant Guenter Schneider, recording his ship, the J.v.Oldenbarnevelt, sailing date, December 11, 1954 and destination, Melbourne Australia. The Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration (ICEM) was established in Geneva in 1951 to help resettle people displaced after World War II. As a member, Australia made arrangements to accept assisted migrants with a number of European countries including Austria, Belgium, Greece and Spain.
Guenter and Ann Schneider migrated to Australia from Neustadt, Germany through the Australian/West German Assisted Passage Scheme, travelling on the Dutch Nederland Line ship MV 'Johan van Oldenbarnevelt' from 11 December 1954 until 13 January 1955. Guenter and Ann left Germany due to experiencing economic hardship, and also enticed by good reports from a German friend who had already migrated to Tasmania. They were transported directly from Station Pier to Bonegilla Migrant Reception Centre in northern Victoria. Their first and only child Patrick was born at Albury Hospital soon after they arrived in June 1955. They later relocated to Mount Beauty in north-eastern Victoria where Guenter, a motor mechanic by trade, was employed as a general labourer on the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, probably in fulfilment of the standard two year government work contract compulsory for assisted migrants. In 1962 they moved to Morwell in the Victorian La Trobe Valley where Guenter was employed as a turbine operator. He was employed there by the State Electricity Commission until his retirement in the 1990s.
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Small rectangular card printed in blue and grey with white type. Metal hole punch at one end. Passenger details completed with both stamped information and handwritten text. Reverse side printed in blue with 'ICEM' and a line drawing of a ship superimposed over the top.
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This item is part of a collection which enables the documentation of the experiences of post World War II German migrants who came via the Australian/West German Assisted Passage Scheme. This was one of many agreements established between the Australian Government and the governments of numerous European countries to encourage post-war migration. This agreement was ratified in 1952. The collection also links to the history of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme which employed many post-war migrants and which receives less attention in comparison to the better known Snowy Mountains Scheme, both managed at the time by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Finally a number of the documents relate to one of the best known migrant ships the Dutch Nederland Line MV 'Johan van Oldenbarnevelt'.
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Donation from Mr Patrick Schneider, 8/08/2009
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MV Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt (Motor Vessel), N.V. Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland, 1954
Title: 'MIGRATION ICEM COMMITTEE' Passenger Details: 'NAME Guenter Schneider/ SS J.v.Oldenbarnevelt/SAILING DATE DEC 11 1954/ TO MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA
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Many US users were unable to access Facebook for several hours on Monday.
New Delhi: Many US users were unable to access Facebook for several hours on Monday. The issue has now been resolved. TechCrunch reports that Chrome users appeared to be disproportionately affected by the outage.
In a statement, a Facebook spokesperson said, "Earlier today we experienced a DNS issue that briefly prevented people who typed 'facebook.com' into their browsers from reaching the site. People who accessed the site using a mobile app, typed 'www.facebook.com; into their browsers, or used a bookmark or a search engine to navigate to the site were not affected. We resolved the issue quickly, and the fix should be fully propagated now. We apologise for any inconvenience."
In December 2012 Facebook users were briefly unable to access the site because of a similar technical glitch attributed to DNS issues. Facebook also faced downtime issues in June 2012.
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MIRACLE: Broken Gadgets Mysteriously Recover At Steve Jobs' Grave
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PALO ALTO, (The Global Edition) – Broken iPad and iPhone belonging to two Americans suddenly recovered after they had visited the grave of Steve Jobs wanting to pay respects to the great inventor on 5th of October, the day of his death.
According to Joshua Meryon and Hank Carell, their previously non-functioning gadgets began working normally when they placed them on Steve Jobs' grave, at the exact moment they touched the tombstone.
The two San Diego residents were at first terrified, only to soon discover that their devices not only worked, but had better performances than before.
"RAM memory has doubled on my iPad, while my friend's iPhone now features three times greater processor speed. The devices began functioning when we placed them on Mr. Jobs' grave, because we wanted to leave them there as a sign of gratitude to America's greatest man. This is a miracle!" said Mr. Meryon.
The consequences of this unlikely event have been tremendous. California has turned into a real pilgrimage site today. Alta Mesa memorial park, which is located near Palo Alto, has been packed with Apple fans since early this morning, trying to place their broken devices at the Steve Jobs' tombstone. Since the moment Joshua Meron wrote on this twitter profile what had happened to him and his friend, long car queues have been formed on the way to Alta Mesa by those wanting to personally witness the miracle at Jobs' grave.
Local sources reported that all available communal services are currently working on clearing the way to Alta Mesa and help with the traffic chaos, but that the number of those rushing towards Jobs' resting place is just to big and that the "government shutdown is making the situation even more difficult."
"Police, fire department and the Calvary are still managing to handle the crowds, but another problem is created by the fact that a lot of police officers have used the opportunity to sneak out of their working places and visit Jobs' grave to "cure" their gadgets. IT experts do not have the explanation for the phenomenon for the moment, but the event significantly strengthens the belief of many that Steve Jobs should be declared a saint. Some have already started referring to him as "Holy Steve Jobs" and there are even suggestions that Apple headquarters should be made into a church and the Apple itself a religion. This way the Apple fan-boys could in the future become Apple believers", concludes our source.
According to the last received information from California, the number of devices healed at the grave of Steve Jobs has been growing every hour. The unconfirmed sources even said that there have been registered cases where people with disorders caused by usage of computers, mobile phones and other devices were also "cured" upon visiting the site.


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The Home Energy Assistance Program (H.E.A.P.), offered to Rockaway residents by Councilman James Sanders Jr., is a fund that helps such families pay their gas, oil and electricity bills.
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Assistance varies depending on household income and the type of heating. H.E.A.P. also offers emergency benefits in the event of a power shut off or any other urgent heat situation.
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South Carolina Joins Indiana's Same-Sex Marriage Appeal
(Indianapolis, IN) -- Ten states are joining Indiana in an appeal of a federal ruling that found the state laws banning same-sex marriage unconstitutional.
The attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota and Utah argue it's not the role of the judicial branch to determine whether same-sex unions should be allowed.
Indiana's law banning same-sex marriage was struck down last month by a federal judge, but days later, an appeals court issued a stay. Attorney General Greg Zoeller is asking that the full Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals hear the case, instead of the three judge panel that typically handles such appeals.


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A possible explanation for low P/E
This guy must not be old enough to remember the iPod story.
referring to macorange's link.
The study of money, above all other fields in economics, is one in which complexity is used to disguise truth or to evade truth, not to reveal it. The process by which banks create money is so simple the mind is repelled.
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This guy must not be old enough to remember the iPod story.
referring to macorange's link.
I cracked up when I got to the bottom of Yared's stupidity dissertation. Of the hundreds, maybe thousands of people that read that article, only 45 liked it (and they were all members of Ballmer's extended family). Pathetic.
You can't do more, make more, be more, than the next guy, if you think like the next guy. Think different.
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It could have very well been because MSFT was a member of the DOW. That opens up a lot of funds that invest primarily in the DOW. More funds - more capital, more capital - higher price.
Really? A lot? Primarily? How big are these funds? They invest in the Dow, but not in the biggest companies in the world, just because they are not in the Dow?
I hope these fund managers work for a salary of $1 per year. They would still be overpaid.
It could have very well been because MSFT was a member of the DOW. That opens up a lot of funds that invest primarily in the DOW. More funds - more capital, more capital - higher price.
Really? A lot? Primarily? How big are these funds? They invest in the Dow, but not in the biggest companies in the world, just because they are not in the Dow?
I hope these fund managers work for a salary of $1 per year. They would still be overpaid.
maybe he was referring to the index tracker funds - which literally can ONLY invest in Dow stocks.
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- Pro: Apple HDTV, iPhone Air, Stock split, Consumer robotics
There's always money available somewhere for a great deal. Most people simply don't agree with us AFB members that AAPL is underpriced. What do we see they don't? Here is a representative opinion, from today's musings:
People analogize to what they know. In Apple's case they analogize to Sony, Motorola and a lot of other once high-flying consumer device-makers who all suffered fast and furious declines in the face of transformative competition.
What we understand far more than average investors is that Apple consumers are far, far stickier to Apple than any other device-maker in history, which make the analogies deeply flawed. The stickiness comes from a combination of ecosystem effect, brand loyalty, and consumer satisfaction.
Apple's growth may soften a little in 2012 (or strengthen) but we know that the chance that Apple revenues IMPLODE like so many of its predecessors is remote. AAPL's PE suggests that most people believe imminent implosion is likely.
Stickiness of customers for consumer device-makers is a new phenomenon. Those of us who "get it" can benefit from this understanding with investment dollars.
Mac, I agree with your statement to a point, especially the part about consumer satisfaction. There's a formula that can determine future share based on comparisons of competing consumer satisfaction rates.
Where we diverge is here. There are two types of investors. The first being retail, and the second institutional.
Both are hampered by the amount they can invest, the retail investor in absolute terms (think 2008 wealth haircut), the institution through by-laws and government regulation.
LongAAPL's assertion that dividends and/or a DOW listing would increase institutional investment funds is right on, as many fund's investment strategies are narrowly defined. Buybacks do nothing to increase available investment capital. Stock splits may have an affect, but I doubt it would be much, as the split would only attract investors with more limited funds, and total retail investment in AAPL is only ~30%.
To me, there is an awful lot to be said for the fact that retail investors haven't pushed AAPL up much more over the last few years. Yeah, retail investors are fickle and fearful but I would think the massive growth in the installed Apple product userbase to cause a lot of new dollars to flow into AAPL. That apparently hasn't happened even as the Apple product userbase grew by 10x or more. People often invest in what they know and now we have hundreds of millions of people who know and use Apple products compared to (maybe) less than 10 million only five years ago. Yeah, the stock is up a lot over the last five years but I would expect retail alone to push it even higher. Then consider that the Wall Street punks also use Apple products now and I can't understand why it isn't higher.
There are many reasons why our stock is in the dumps when looking at undervalued p/e.
Several come to mind.
I think big funds have gotten so burned in 2008 they are more conservative then ever on technology stocks. Especially after 2000. yes we got a p/e of 45 in 2007 but that was driven by the housing bubble.
Too many retail investors are afraid of stocks priced over $100 or $200. I can name MD and lawyers who say the stock is too expensive and they want to own 500 shares of it not 50.
The US economy is not very strong and there is not much extra money just to invest in the market.
I think a 10:1 split will do wonders for the stock.
the stock will move 2% just with an extra 2 million shares traded by the big boys.
Those 30% of retail investors will light a fire that can not be ignored by the big boys. Everyone will jump on board.
All we need is a reasonable p/e of 25. That would put us around $1125 a share next year but we have to live with $600.
My only concern is that by the time we get there we may be only growing at 20% every year instead of 55% and we will get stock with a p/e of 15 after all.
It only means we will get richer over a longer period of time. :-D[ Edited: 13 December 2011 01:38 AM by omacvi ]


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Buccaneer Energy Limited (BCC.AX) is pleased to advise that the jack-up rig "Endeavour – Spirit of Independence" has been loaded onto the Kang Sheng Kou heavy lift vessel and is now in route to the Cook Inlet, Alaska.
The delivery of the Endeavour jack-up rig to the Cook Inlet will complete the first phase of Buccaneer's business plan started almost 2 years ago. That plan included the acquisition of the Endeavour and the modification and repairs in Keppel FEL shipyard, which was managed by Buccaneer's internal management team.
The Endeavour project was funded through a joint venture company Kenai Offshore Ventures, LLC ("KOV"). With Buccaneer in the joint venture are Singapore listed Ezion Holdings Limited, that specializes in the development, ownership and chartering of strategic offshore assets and the provision of offshore marine logistics and support services to the offshore oil and gas industries, and the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority ("AIDEA"). AIDEA will be investing a total of US$23.65 million into KOV on completion of the mobilization phase.
"We are very excited to finally have the Endeavour on its way to the Cook Inlet," said Jim Watt, President of Buccaneer Alaska. "We spent a significant amount of time and effort outfitting the Endeavour to make it 'fit for purpose' for work in the Inlet, and once it's on station will stay for years to come, providing the citizens of Southcentral Alaska with the key to unlock the vast amounts of oil and gas locked in the Cook Inlet."
It is expected to take approximately 21 – 28 days for Endeavour to reach the Cook Inlet, where the rig will be offloaded and towed via tug to the first well location in Buccaneer's offshore program.
On completion of the northern Cook Inlet 2012 drilling season, anticipated in early November, it is anticipated that the rig will then be towed to the Cosmopolitan location in the ice free southern Cook Inlet to commence drilling operations.


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The BBC has broadcast an interview with a man claiming to be a North Korean scientist who said he experimented with lethal gas on political prisoners.
The man, identified as Dr Kim, told the BBC's Newsnight program the experiment was intended "to determine how long it takes for a human being to die. We wanted to determine how much gas was necessary to annihilate the whole city of Seoul."
No-one was available for comment at the North Korean embassy in London. North Korea has dismissed similar claims in the past.
In February, South Korean rights activists said they had documents proving North Korea conducted gas experiments on political prisoners. But the next month the North Korean engineer credited with smuggling out the documents claimed he had faked the papers.
In February the BBC broadcast a documentary in which another man claiming to be a former North Korean agent described seeing gas chamber experiments on political prisoners.
The BBC said the man, identified as Kwon Hyok, was a former North Korean army intelligence officer who defected to South Korea. It also said that he was formerly chief guard at No. 22 Control Centre, a widely reported prison camp in the North's north-eastern tip.
Kwon Hyok described a glass-sided gas chamber at the camp, in which scientists observed inmates as they were gassed. Dr Kim described a similar glass chamber, saying he watched as prisoners were gassed to death using a cyanide-based poison. He said he "participated in the murder of people" beginning in 1979.
The BBC said Dr Kim was a research chemist who defected to South Korea two years ago.
US officials allege widespread human rights abuse in isolated, totalitarian North Korea, but critics often accuse rights activists of exaggerating allegations against the communist regime.


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Website Review: Elephants in the Living Room
A review based on: http://elephantsinthelivingroom.com/
Elephants in the Living Room is an organization of priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit who seek "renewal" of the Church of Detroit.
The first meeting of the organization was held in 2003. They have about 500 members, most of whom are clerics but include local religious and laity. Their educational forum speaker's list reads like a "Who's Who" of dissenters, including such notables as Fr. Richard McBrien and Sr. Joan Chittister. Members also hold membership and leadership roles in other organizations, such as: Call to Action, Catholic Caucus, Catholics for the Common Good, Detroit Catholic Pastoral Alliance, Pax Christi and Voice of the Faithful.
This is definitely a site to avoid unless you enjoy listening to disgruntled dissidents dance to an increasingly obsolete tune without realizing they are the lost "elephants" wandering in the opposite direction of the main herd.
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The Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence is taking place from 5th - 12th June 2017.
IANSA members at BMS6 during the Wear Orange Campaign
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IANSA members marching against gun violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the Global Week of Action, May 2016.
Click here for full details of events that took place during the Week of Action, plus statements from the Chair of IANSA and the UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs.
This year's Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence is scheduled for 1-8 May 2016.
IANSA's report on actions taken by some of our members around the world for the 2016 Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence is available here: Please click on the PDF attachment below.
Following the five days of meetings at the UN Headquarters in New York for BMS6, IANSA has published a report on all country positions related to the following topics: Ammunition, Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) & Programme of Action (PoA), Civil Society, Destruction, Gender & Women, Youth, and Victoms & Survivors.
IANSA welcomes our new UN Liaison Officer, Rose Welsch. She takes over from Michele Poliacof, whom we thank for her years of dedicated service, and for agreeing to continue sharing her wisdom and advice with us. Rose will be responsible for coordinating civil society participation in the Sixth Biennial Meeting of States on Small Arms (BMS6), to be held at UN Headquarters in New York 6-10 June 2016.
The First Committee of the GA begins on 7 October and runs until 9 November 2015. Information on sessions can be found here.
For all information on MGE2 held 1-5 June 2015, please visit our MGE2 page at: www.iansa.org/MGE2
CASAC is calling for Consultants to strengthen systems for exchange of information between national and regional institutions, improving firearms registration in Central America and building the technological capacity for data analysis.
Jasmin Nario-Galace of the IANSA Women's Network and Sulong CARHRIHL, facilitated and led a roundtable discussion on 'Women, Peace, and Security in Colombia and the Philippines' on 10 July.
After two weeks of intense discussions, state negotiations at the Arms Trade Treaty Preparatory Committee (ATT Prepcom) ends on Friday 23 July.
"Because we care about your life, say no to violence, say no to arms" was the slogan of the Second Week of Action on Disarmament in Medellin, Colombia on 10-17 July.
After a 2 year process, and with significant input from civil society, Sierra Leone established a National Commission to control the illicit circulation of weapons in accordance with the ECOWAS small arms Convention on 1 July.
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Douglas Logan, the new chief executive of USA Track and Field, on Tuesday urged US President George W. Bush to turn a deaf ear to Marion Jones's request that her perjury sentence be commuted.
In an open letter to the US president, posted on the USA Track and Field website, Logan said he "couldn't believe it" when he read media reports that Jones was among hundreds of convicted felons who have applied for presidential pardons or sentence commutations.
"She lied to federal agents. She took steroids. She made false statements in a bank fraud investigation - not necessarily in that order," Logan wrote. "She admitted it. And now she apparently wants to be let off."
Jones was sentenced in January to six months in jail after pleading guilty to lying to federal investigators about her use of performance-enhancing drugs and about a cheque fraud scheme that involved her former partner, Tim Montgomery.
Jones, who admitted that she used banned drugs prior to winning five medals - including three golds - at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, began serving the sentence on March 7.
"As the new CEO of USA Track and Field, I have a moral and practical duty to make the case against her request," added Logan, who was named to the job last Thursday and immediately vowed to make the fight against doping a top priority.
Logan noted that Jones denied cheating for years.
He said a pardon or commutation of her sentence would send a "horrible message" to young American athletes and fans - and to the huge international audience who saw Jones perform at the Sydney Games.
"Few things are more globally respected than the Olympic Games, and to pardon one of the biggest frauds perpetuated on the Olympic movement would be nothing less than thumbing our collective noses at the world," he said.
Douglas Logan, the new chief executive of USA Track and Field, on Tuesday urged US President George W. Bush to turn a deaf ear to Marion Jones's request that her perjury sentence be commuted.


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$1.1 million may not sound like a lot to most airlines, but to Frontier, which has been in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since April, its $1.1 million fourth-quarter profit is plenty. The airline recorded a $32.5 million loss for the fourth quarter of 2007, and had not posted a profitable fourth quarter in five years.
All this adds up to a potential exit from bankruptcy, possibly this summer. Frontier has cut jobs, capacity, and expenses in an effort to regain profitability, all moves that seem to have paid off. Frontier must now search for investors to provide the necessary cash needed to fully emerge from Chapter 11 protection.
All this comes as airlines like Southwest, which hadn't posted a loss in nearly two decades, and Delta are reeling from big financial hits. Add an unfavorable economic climate, and Frontier's good quarter and improving prospects are even more impressive.
But Frontier isn't the only small airline bucking the trend of huge losses and bleak forecasts. Allegiant Air, which, like Southwest, serves mostly secondary airports, has consistently posted profits lately, showing that smaller, more focused airlines (see: Frontier) may have the upper hand. For now.


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Shot through the heart! And you're to blame.
M. Night Shyamalan hacks up his next movie idea.
LEAVE ME! I'm about to shit a midget in here.
I'll blow you for a pack of smokes.
I'm sorry you didn't get the part in Rent, Stefan.
Bong hits at work--never a good idea.
Just saw Goatse for the first time.
I'm thinkin' Arby's.
Chinese, Japanese, dirty knees, look at these!
You will be assimilated.
"Talk to the hand!" *hand melts*
Christ, my snatch is RIPE.
Will I be happy psychotic boss today or angry psychotic boss?
Worst. Job. Interview. Ever.
"It helps to use your hand, too. Like this, see?"
All those acting classes just to be a Getty Image?
"It's okay, honey, a lot of men look stupid with beards."


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Well it's 2013, and I assume anyone reading this who really is interested in Android will be looking for something new. I know I was, and I had my eyes set on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. But there was just one problem: I refused to give up my unlimited data. I knew that the general consensus was you either cough up full retail price for your phone, or you simply don't get one and that was the only way to keep this data package. Well I have some good news for you guys who might be looking to move past this device, I have a working method that will let you buy a new device at subsidized pricing, AND keep your unlimited data! Interested? Read on
-Line with unlimited data
-De-activated dumb phone
This process can be done anyway you feel most comfortable with, whether it be over the phone, on the website, or in store. I personally did this alone myself on the website, but I did later in the process go into the store to finish it up. Here's how the process looks:
1) Add a new line to your account
2) Order on this new line your phone of choice at subsidized pricing
3) Add a tiered data package to this line only, leave your primary plans alone
4) Add a pay-as-you-go text messaging plan
5) Once you have your new device, activate it on the new line
6) Take your dumb phone and activate it over your new device
7) Remove the tiered data plan and sub it with a pay-per-MB plan
8) Get a new SIM card that fits your new device and activate it on your primary line
That's it! Congratulations you now have a new device and kept your unlimited data! Here's how the pricing breaks down using the Galaxy Note 2 as an example:
Full Retail = $700
Subsidized = $300
Activation Fee = $35
Monthly Increase = $~12 x 24 months = $288
Total Cost = $623
You are saving approximately $70 however the main principle is you are not paying that all in one shot. With this method you are essentially able to finance the phone off while keeping that precious unlimited data.
I hope this helps some of you guys! I think it's time we all move past this thing so go ahead and give this a shot, for me it was totally worth it and my wife and I are 100% happier with our new devices. There's no comparison between the two phones and I won't even begin to go into that. There's plenty of material all over the web and forums to show you why it's worth your money.
Good luck and if you have any questions, feel free to post them! Enjoy!
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SINGAPORE, Sept. 27 (Xinhuanet) -- Singapore, as a small nation lacking natural resources and a hinterland, needs to drive its economic growth through innovation, Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong said on Tuesday.
Addressing the Asian Innovation Awards ceremony, Goh said the new economic strategy comprises three aspects including enlarging Singapore's economic space, maximizing human potential through education and focusing on research and development (R&D).
He said Singapore has concluded 11 free trade agreements with major economies like the United States and India, and is negotiating 10 more, which makes the island state a vibrant global city and more attractive to investors.
"A culture which encourages risk-taking and is tolerant of mistakes is critical to innovation," Goh noted, adding Singapore's education system is being changed from "producing competent and disciplined workers" to nurturing "a spirit of inquiry, innovation and enterprise."
As for R&D, Goh said the government has allocated much more resources to this area recently and will set up a Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council chaired by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
"The government will help companies link up with public research institutes, as well as encourage more private sector players to base R&D activities here," Goh added. Enditem


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Destination Maternity
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Destination Maternity Corporation (NASDAQ: DEST) (formerly Mothers Work, Inc.) is the world's largest designer and retailer of maternity apparel. It is based in Moorestown, New Jersey.[2]
In the United States and Canada, as of September 30, 2012, Destination Maternity operates 2,008 retail locations, including 625 stores, predominantly under the tradenames Motherhood Maternity, A Pea in the Pod, and Destination Maternity, and sells on the web through its DestinationMaternity.com and brand-specific websites. Destination Maternity brands are offered at approximately 1,383 leased department locations at retailers such as Macy's, Sears, and buybuy BABY. The company also distributes its Oh Baby by Motherhood collection through a licensed arrangement at over 1,100 Kohl's stores throughout the United States and on Kohls.com.
In addition, Destination Maternity is expanding internationally and has exclusive store franchise and product supply relationships in India, the Middle East and South Korea. As of September 30, 2012, Destination Maternity has 119 international franchised locations, including 103 shop-in-shop locations and 16 Destination Maternity branded stores.[3]
Destination Maternity Corporation currently operates the following retail brands:
- Motherhood Maternity, featuring affordable maternity and nursing wear and plus sizes
- A Pea in the Pod, featuring high end maternity clothes
- Destination Maternity, superstores featuring Motherhood Maternity and A Pea in the Pod
- Oh Baby by Motherhood, available exclusively at Kohl's
- Two Hearts by Destination Maternity, available exclusively at Sears
- Edamame Maternity Spa
In 2009, Destination Maternity partnered with the National Football League to offer NFL football maternity t-shirts, sweatpants, and baby clothes at Motherhood Maternity stores.[4] In 2010, a similar partnership was announced to offer MLB baseball maternity t-shirts and baby clothes.[5]
In 2010, Destination Maternity launched two maternity-wear collections from Heidi Klum. Lavish by Heidi Klum for A Pea in the Pod features more high-end items, while Loved by Heidi Klum for Motherhood Maternity features affordable options.[6]
In 2012, the company launched a maternity clothing collection from Jessica Simpson,[7] "available in 700 retail locations, including Motherhood Maternity, Destination Maternity, as well as Destination Maternity shop-in-shops within Macy's, come fall 2012.".[8]
Other recent collaborations include a collection from Nicole Richie in 2009,[9] a collection from Disney in 2010 [10] and a collection for Rosie Pope in 2012.[11]
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- ^ Vesilind, Emili. "The Birth of Fashionable Maternity Wear". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
- ^ Lockwood, Lisa. "Jessica Simpson Apparel Headed to Destination Maternity". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
- ^ Phelan, Hayley. "First Look: Jessica Simpson's Maternity Line". Fashionista.com. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
- ^ Nicole Richie's Maternity Line for A Pea in the Pod – Moms & Babies – Moms & Babies - People.com
- ^ Motherhood Maternity launches line of Disney apparel, plush toys – A Mom and The Mouse – Orlando Sentinel
- ^ Rosie Pope Debuts Collection for A Pea in the Pod – Moms & Babies – Moms & Babies - People.com


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Teller County gets first impact from Wednesday's storm
White-out conditions reported in Divide
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. - While Woodland Park waited to be hit by the latest winter storm, as much as five inches had fallen just a few miles west in Divide.
By 4 p.m. Wednesday, some Divide residents reported white-out conditions and roads packed with snow and ice. The storm spread east through Woodland Park and Ute Pass by nightfall.
Neighbors said they're glad to see snow because the area has been dry and needs moisture. However, with that comes slick roads and the possibility of more crashes.
"The roads are snow-packed and icy, hard to see the shoulders," said Wanda Pridgen, who was driving back to El Paso County from Cripple Creek. "Four-wheel drive, 30 mph. But I can handle it."
A state trooper says his new Dodge Charger handles well in ice and snow.
"We're driving a lot slower than some of the people out there," said Trooper Skylar Hoehn of the Colorado State Patrol. "We're comfortable with the cars we drive. We're fully trained in them."
For some, the snow means extra work -- lots of plowing, shoveling and scraping. But many people didn't seem to mind.
According to the Teller County Sheriff's Office, there were no major accidents reported Wednesday.


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Seminal grunge band Nirvana will have a collection of memorabilia put on display in the band's hometown of Seattle as part of next month's "Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses" exhibition. Some of the notable pieces set to be displayed include a never before exhibited high school painting by lead singer Kurt Kobain, handwritten lyrics by Cobain of "Span Thru" and Floyd the Barber," Cobain's iconic yellow cardigan as well as various instruments used by the band members. The exhibition will run for a limited time from April 16-22 at the Experience Music Project Science Fiction Museum.
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April 5, 2013
PDF Results and Stats: UAB 3, ULM 2
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – UAB's sand volleyball team jumped out to an early lead and held on for a 3-2 win over ULM on Friday at the UAB Sand Volleyball Courts.
UAB continues play on Saturday and Sunday with two matches against North Florida. The Blazers battle the 10-1 Ospreys at 4 p.m. CT Saturday and again at Noon CT on Sunday. Head coach Hal Messersmith's team will be handing out free barbecue before Saturday's contest on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The Blazers move to 9-5 overall with Friday's victory and have now won six of their last eight duals on the year.
"Today was a hard fought win against a very good team in ULM," Messersmith said. "The two matches we lost were down to the wire, so I think that says a lot about how our team is playing right now."
UAB began the day with two three-set thrillers to build the early momentum. Becca Howard and Kate Morrell started the contest with a hard-fought 21-8, 19-21, 15-13 victory over the Warhawks' duo of Zuzana Markova and Alannah Cullum in the fifth flight.
The Blazers then built a 2-0 advantage when Rachel Fairbanks and Sara Rishell hung on for a 21-8, 8-21, 16-14 triumph over Kylie Parks and Blanca Ocana.
Playing in the third flight, UAB's Alison Woods and Sam Serley dropped a tight 23-21, 9-21, 16-14 match to put the score at 2-1.
UAB's No. 2 pair then came through for the Blazers as Ally Slaughter and Kirsten Gallagher used a 21-18, 21-19 win to clinch the contest and put their team up 3-1.
After winning the first set, UAB's remaining tandem of Bethanie Thomas and Kiriana Hirini fell to ULM's Tetiana Sukach and Iren Marinova at the top position, 16-21, 21-12, 19-17 to final the final total at 3-2.
"I thought we really had a chance on both of the courts we lost today," Messersmith added. "We are happy to get the win and look forward to playing a very tough North Florida squad this weekend."
Fans are encouraged to arrive early for Saturday's dual with limited barbecue available.


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Booted "American Idol" contestant Joshua Ledet says he sensed his elimination coming before he was axed from the FOX series.
"I got a bad vibe from the atmosphere and the room," the singer told AccessHollywood.com's Laura Saltman after Thursday's elimination. "I just got a vibe, I mentally prepared myself. I didn't take it as hard as I would expect."
PLAY IT NOW: Joshua Ledet Talks American Idol Elimination
Though he won't be competing for the coveted title, Josh explained that he's happy for fellow competitors Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez.
"I guess it wasn't meant for me. Philip and Jessica are both amazing," he said. "You can't really compare our voices because we're all so different, they deserve it. They worked so hard."
VIEW THE PHOTOS: She's Still Just Jenny From The Block! Hot Shots Of Jennifer Lopez!
The singer said he's finding solace in the support of "Idol" judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson.
"I love Jennifer, I love Randy and Steven," Josh said with a big smile. "They've been with me throughout this whole competition. Just knowing that they're still there are all after all this, is an amazing feeling."
For a complete wrap-up of Thursday's shocking elimination, CLICK HERE!
VIEW THE PHOTOS: 'American Idol' Team: Then & Now
AH Nation Poll: Did the right two singers make the finals? VOTE HERE!
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Head of the Virgin with child, anonymous, c. 1470 - c. 1480
In the late Middle Ages, modelling with pipe clay (which is white after firing) became a flourishing branch of decorative art in the Low Countries. The inexpensive material and the use of moulds opened the way to large-scale production of sculptures in this medium, which became an affordable alternative to wooden or ivory figurines. This is a fragment of a statue of the Virgin Mary that was hidden in the tower of the Oude Kerk in Soest during the Iconoclastic Fury in 1566.


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A city made of salt?
(Salt lake ..city limits)..
whoa! how exciting
keep on treking u have still not reached the misty mountains xx
The mind boggling salt flats
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As soon as we arrived in Uyuni you could instantly recognise that the country was a lot poorer than the European Esq Argentina. The infrastructure is poor, the toilets generally don't have toilet paper (always keep a few sheets in your pocket... you�ll only make that mistake once, believe me!), hot water is a big premium for a hostel too! Its fair to say sanitation in general is not Bolivia's strong point.
After 5 weeks in Argentina it felt refreshing to be in a new country, ridding ourselves of the usual mod cons and surrounding ourselves with real indigenous people. The woman walk around in "Odd Job style" bowler hats and traditional dress. Very few speak English but they are friendly and far less cynical of tourist compared to Argentina and Brazil so it is a nice place to practice a bit more Spanish and have a bit of banter at the market stalls - Dan even managed to barter a good deal on some sunglasses (Maybe he should be a buyer?)
We arrived in Uyrani with the soul intention of visiting the Salt Flats, one of the main tourist attractions in Bolivia
We shared a jeep with some Argentinean girls and set of on our one day tour. Before we went to the Salt flats we made a quick pit stop to visit the "Graveyard of trains". In the middle of the desert were approx 10 abandoned trains. They use to be used to move minerals from Bolivia to Chile but now they are not used. Many of them were British built trains and due to there being little, or none, health and safety in Bolivia we were able to climb on them and get some nice photos.
The Salt Flats, once upon a time (don't ask me for dates, goggle it if you are that interested.....) were a humongous lake but they have since dried out leaving literally the largest bed of pure white salt you can imagine, as far as the eye can see in all directions.
We drove onto the beginning of the Salt Flats and took a few photos next to some big piles of salt. The salt was slight mushy as it was the rainy season so we had to wear flip-flops (Is it childish of me to chuckle when i write that word?)
After we all sat on the roof of the jeep and drove deeper onto the Salt Flats. So far that we could no longer see the town or anything but pure white salt and sky in every directions. It�s an absolutely mind boggling when you no longer have any sense of perspective. You can get some amazing photos (like pretending to stand on a little house of cards or pulling a person out of a hat). We were propels so we just larked about and got some nice snaps!
Our tour guide and his wife prepared us some lovely food which may or may not of been rice and Llama steak, it was definitely chewey and meat!
We then explored a hotel made out of Salt and then headed back to Uyuni.
It was a great day out and another South American natural wonder crossed off our list.


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The BMW X5 has long been a firm favourite of D'Marge. The X5 is now ready to launch it's third generation of the popular 4WD. Know not for the outback, rather the streets of Toorak and Vaucluse the X5 will no doubt continue to be a favourite for mums everywhere.
The new X5 boasts a new roomier interior with improved version of their heads up display, a "SurroundView" 360-degree display, Night Vision with human and animal detection, and a large control display to navigate through the company's iDrive system. For the disco biscuit eating types there's a Bang & Olufsen sound system as well.
The new X5 will be available in three engine variants of a XDrive35d six-cylinder diesel, an inline-six Twin-Turbo sDrive35i/xDrive35i, and a xDrive50i model.


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Hyatt will look to build on impressive 2011 opening the 2012 Spring slate against Florida State. Photo by: Jacqueline Dormer, Republican Herald
Austin Hyatt TABBED TO START SPRING OPENER
Austin Hyatt will be handed the ball for the Phillies spring opener on February 29 against Florida State according to our pal David Hale at Delaware Online. Hyatt ranked 15th in Phillies Nation's Prospect Nation and is a non-roster invitee to Phils' big league camp. Hyatt was an Eastern League All-Star in 2011 for the R-Phils and had a tremendous second half. Hyatt may be on the short list for emergency starter duties for 2012 and should pitch primarily in Lehigh Valley.
The throwing schedule for February 29, also thanks to Hale, is as follows:
LHP Jacob Diekman
LHP Jeremy Horst
RHP Michael Schwimer
LHP Joe Savery
RHP JC Ramirez
RHP BJ Rosenberg
RHP Phillippe Aumont
Diekman was added to the 40-man roster over the off-season and figures to compete for a lefty role out of the 'pen with Horst, Savery, and Dontrelle Willis. Diekman's impressive repertoire may force Amaro to make a very difficult decision. It is likely that Schwimer, Aumont, David Herndon, and Justin DeFratus are competing for the last bullpen spot out of camp.
Greg Dobbs SAYS MARLINS ARE "TEAM TO BEAT"
This comes from the Why Not Us department.
The Florida Marlins finished 2011 72-90 and 30 full games behind the Phillies for first place in the NL East. Through much of the year, the Fish were missing both Josh Johnson and Hanley Ramirez, undoubtedly key contributors. They added Jose Reyes, Mark Buerhle, and Heath Bell, built a new stadium, and updated their uniforms for 2012 but will all of that close the 30 win difference?
Former Phillies third baseman Greg Dobbs thinks so.
Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post spoke to Dobbs, who had this to say:
I think from top to bottom, it's probably the strongest division in baseball right now.
I'm not going to say the Phillies are the team to beat. I'm not going to say the Braves are the team to beat. It's a whole new slate.
A lot of things can happen over the course of 162 games. I want us to be the team to beat and there isn't any reason we cant be that team with the talent, the character and the personality of this clubhouse.
Optimism is a fair thing to have, but it's doubtful that they will make up 30 games. Dobbs's Fish would need to not only leapfrog the Phillies, but also jump ahead of the more-talented-than-the-Marlins-on-paper Braves and the rapidly improving Washington Nationals. I just don't think they're at that level yet but I'm glad Dobbs does.
Ruben Amaro joined CSN-Philly's Jim Salisbury today to discuss Charlie Manuel's speech before opening full-squad workouts yesterday. Manuel used the Dobbs's comments as ammunition in his opening speech. Manuel told Salisbury, "When someone says that, it's good for our team. It's good for Jimmy Rollins and [Shane] Victorino. It's good for [Ryan] Howard. It's good for our pitchers. I take that as a challenge. That's OK. It's part of baseball. At the same time, I think our guys will react to that in a good way."
Amaro said Manuel "said exactly what needed to be said," and had "good direction." Asked if he added anything after Manuel spoke, Amaro noted his contribution was "Play to win and be prepared." Video of Salisbury and Amaro can be found here.
Salisbury reported later this afternoon that Howard was headed back to Philadelphia for what was called a "setback" by Manuel but a "check-up" by Assistant GM Scott Proefrock. Amaro told Salisbury: "Ryan is progressing well. We just thought it would be a good idea to see the doctor to make sure he's doing OK before he starts doing more activity." Salisbury noted that Amaro called the visit routine.
Of note, Twitter was exploding earlier this afternoon that Howard was crushing baseballs. It sounds more like a check-up, but Manuel scares me that he used the word setback; Salisbury notes that Manuel does feel, however, that the Big Piece will not miss much time.
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