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Porsche launched a new website teasing about their new vehicle the "Macan." Toted proudly under the intro video is the Pinterest icon. How exciting! A major company like Porsche that produces visually stimulated vehicles has embraced the newest of the photo social media phenomenon!
Alas, they have left you with a facepalm moment. They have a total of two boards! Which means they've taken the time to delete the default 5 and create two of their own. But they never filled in the boards! Even more appalling is the board about their new Macan only has 2 photos! This company should have thousands of photos, and hundreds of videos pinned. If not pinned from their existing sites, at least directly uploaded to the network. This is an epic social media fail by Porsche.
LESSON: If you're going to link people to one of your networks, you better be sure that its primed and ready for action.


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I have a client who wants to have a system to monitor the temperature of over 50 windwos servers and to disply on a single screen the state of the servers in terms any exceeding a certain threshold.
It needs to be automatic rather than interrogating each server.
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Mar 25, 2010 at 11:31 UTC
IBM servers have an agent that will automatically monitor these types of events. IBM Director is the name of the software, it's free for IBM servers, but not that expensive for other Makes.
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Mar 26, 2010 at 10:53 UTC
Haven't played with for a bit, but IPMonitor from Solarwinds, If I recall, can monitor server temps.


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Whoopi. Barbara. Ladies of "The View". This morning, your half-caf estro chat is getting a new co-host. Replacing Joy Behar will be raunch duchess Jenny McCarthy, the Playboy Bunny turned activist mom. She's got lots of talk show experience, most recently hosting her own VH1 show, so we're sure she'll do fine. However, in order to ease Jenny's transition to ABC's morning table, we've prepared a few discussion topics for you to scrawl down on your giant cue cards.
Jenny: When your hiring on The View was announced, naysayers in outlets from the New Yorker to Time fretted that you would become the most dangerous woman on television if your outspoken view that autism is caused by vaccines — refuted by scientists — was given a public platform. Discuss.
Jenny: You and former New Kid on the Block Donnie Walberg only recently confirmed your romantic relationship, but rumors about a dalliance had swirled ever since he was a guest on your VH1 show and you asked him, "Do you talk dirty while you're having sex?" As a reality television celebrity, how much do you think about how to maintain a private life while still cultivating your signature dirty-Bunny-next-door image? Discuss.
Jenny: Staff members of a certain age were talking amongst ourselves before the show, and realized that many of us share an identical memory related to "Singled Out," the MTV show that launched your career in 1995. This is the memory: We are sitting in the finished basement belonging to one of our friend's parents. You are on television, elbowing your way through a sea of college-age men. You are grunting and smelling your armpits. Everyone is laughing. We are laughing too, and we simultaneously realize that this is a formative experience of our generation as well as the end of civilization, and we mourn the loss of our childhood and the melancholy yet to come. Discuss.
Jenny: Speaking of "Singled Out," In recent years, some critics have remarked on the rise of the female grossout comedy. We have seen Maya Rudolph publicly felled by explosive diarrhea in a wedding dress. We have seen Aubrey Plaza embark on an epic sexual checklist and Melissa McCarthy rummage through Sandra Bullock's nose for a peanut. Off screen, we have read this phenomenon described by Gillian Flynn in "Gone Girl" (Have you read it?) as the "cool girl" problem. Which is to say: it is no longer enough for women to be attractive, smart and groomed, they must also be relentlessly down with snot and football and week-old pizza, thereby setting impossible standards that can be attained by almost no human woman, and which will ultimately lead to the dissolution of stable relationships everywhere. What we want to know, Jenny, is that considering you have been alluding to the fact that you are "built like a bunny, but talk like a dude" for years, do you feel responsible for this? Do you?
Jenny: Speaking of Melissa McCarthy: the two of you are first cousins. Discuss.
Jenny: Once and for all, can you please clear up the incident involving the photo of you and your ex-boyfriend Jim Carey wearing the black strip of fabric wedged in places we don't want to think about – we believe he was using it as a "swim suit" – and tell us, was he joking, or what?
Jenny: Do you consider yourself a feminist?
Jenny: Do you consider yourself a nihilist?
Jenny: Back to these vaccines. Is your first order of business going to be to destroy all of the vaccines in the world with your own hands, or will you dispense an army of rejected 1990s "Singled Out" rejects (Birkenstocks with socks, Backstreet Boys haircuts) to do it for you?
Jenny: Is the concept that a Hollywood celebrity without a medical degree would have an outsize influence on vaccination discourse slightly ludicrous? Does it imply a general level of stupidity among the American public, as if they are unable to differentiate between 40-year-old mother whose most recent book was called "Bad Habits" and the Surgeon General of the United States? And if so, do you fear that lowering our standards for American intelligence results in a self-fulfilling prophecy, wherein Americans only respond to lower standards, and we, the media and entertainment industry should really be thinking about our roles and goals? Discuss, after commercial.


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Top 10 Funny and Best Jokes Making the Internet Rounds – Humor
Actually, jokes are added from time to time; so there are more than ten. Lucky you.
Only a person in Texas could think of this.
From the county where drunk driving is considered a sport, comes this true story.
Recently a routine police patrol parked outside a bar in Austin , Texas . After last call the officer noticed a man leaving the bar so apparently intoxicated that he could barely walk.
The man stumbled around the parking lot for a few minutes, with the officer quietly observing. After what seemed an eternity in which he tried his keys on five different vehicles, the man managed to find his car and fall into it.
He sat there for a few minutes as a number of other patrons left the bar and drove off.
Finally he started the car, switched the wipers on and off--it was a fine, dry summer night, flicked the blinkers on and off a couple of times, honked the horn and then switched on the lights.
He moved the vehicle forward a few inches, reversed a little and then remained still for a few more minutes as some more of the other patrons' vehicles left.
At last, when his was the only car left in the parking lot, he pulled out and drove slowly down the road.
The police officer, having waited patiently all this time, now started up his patrol car, put on the flashing lights, promptly pulled the man over and administered a breathalyzer test.
To his amazement, the breathalyzer indicated no evidence that the man had consumed any alcohol at all!
Dumbfounded, the officer said, I'll have to ask you to accompany me to the police station. This breathalyzer equipment must be broken.'
"I doubt it", said the truly proud Redneck. 'Tonight I'm the designated decoy.'
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A father buys a lie detector robot that slaps people when they lie.
He decides to test it out at dinner one night. The father asks his son what he did that afternoon.
The son says, "I did some schoolwork."
The robot slaps the son.
The son says, "Ok, Ok. I was at a friend's house watching movies."
Dad asks, "What movie did you watch?"
Son says, "Toy Story."
The robot slaps the son.
Son says, "Ok, Ok, we were watching porn."
Dad says, "What? At your age I didn't even know what porn was."
The robot slaps the father.
Mom laughs and says, "Well, he certainly is your son."
The robot slaps the mother.
Robot for sale.
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A man was sitting near a huge well and chanting, "12, 12, 12, 12...." A curious passerby came to him and asked, "What are you counting?"
The man pushed the passerby into the well and went on chanting, "13, 13, 13, 13..."
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Subject: Getting Old Is No Problem in Texas
An 80-year-old Texas farmer goes to the clinic in Dallas for a check-up.
The doctor is amazed at what good shape the guy is in and asks, "How do you stay in such great physical condition?"
"I'm from Texas and in my spare time I like to hunt and fish," says the old guy, "and that's why I'm In such good shape. I'm up well before daylight in the field plowing and mending fences and when I'm not doing that, I'm out hunting or fishing. In the evening, I have a beer and all is well."
"Well," says the doctor, "I'm sure that helps, but there's got to be more to it. How old was your father when he died?"
"Who said my father's dead?"
The doctor is amazed, "You mean you're 80 years old and your father's still alive? How old is he?"
"He's 100 years old," says the old Texas boy. "In fact he worked and hunted with me this morning. Then we went to the topless bar for a while and had some beers. That's why he's still alive. He's a Texas farmer. And he's a hunter and fisherman, too."
"Well," the doctor says, "that's great, but I'm sure there's more to it than that. How about your father's father? How old was he when he died?"
"Who said my Grandpa's dead?"
Stunned, the doctor asks, "you mean you're 80 years old and your grandfather is still alive?"
"He's 118 years old," says the man.
The doctor is getting frustrated at this point, "So, I guess he went hunting with you this morning too?"
"No, Grandpa couldn't go this morning because he's getting married today."
At this point the doctor is close to losing it, "Getting married!! Why would a 118 year-old guy want to get married?"
"Who said he wanted to?"
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Q. Where do you find a one-legged dog?
A. Where you left him.
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Subject: 9 months later.
John decided to go skiing with his buddy, Keith. So they loaded up John's minivan and headed north.
After driving for a few hours, they got caught in a terrible blizzard. So they pulled into a nearby farm and asked the attractive lady who answered the door if they could spend the night.
'I realize it's terrible weather out there and I have this huge house all to myself, but I'm recently widowed,' she explained. 'I'm afraid the neighbors will talk if I let you stay in my house.'
'Don't worry,' John said. 'We'll be happy to sleep in the barn. And if the weather breaks, we'll be gone at first light.' The lady agreed, and the two men found their way to the barn and settled in for the night.
Come morning, the weather had cleared, and they got on their way.
They enjoyed a great weekend of skiing.
But about nine months later, John got an unexpected letter from an attorney. It took him a few minutes to figure it out, but he finally determined it was from the attorney of the attractive widow he had met on the ski weekend.
He dropped in on his friend Keith and asked, 'Keith, do you remember that good-looking widow from the farm we stayed at on our ski holiday up north about 9 months ago?'
'Yes, I do.', said Keith.
'Did you happen to get up in the middle of the night, go up to the house and pay her a visit?'
'Well, um, yes!' Keith said, a little embarrassed about being found out, 'I have to admit that I did.'
'And did you happen to give her my name instead of telling her your name?'
Keith's face turned beet red and he said, 'Yeah, look, I'm sorry, buddy. I'm afraid I did.' 'Why do you ask?'
'She just died and left me everything.'
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As she lay there dozing next to me a voice inside my head kept saying, "Relax, you are not the first doctor to sleep with one of his patients." But another voice kept saying, "Howard, you are a veterinarian."
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A blind man wanders into an all Girls Biker Bar in London, England by mistake.
He finds his way to a barstool and orders a drink. After sitting there for awhile, he yells to the barkeep, 'Hey, you wanna hear a blonde joke?'
The bar immediately falls absolutely silent. In a very deep, husky voice, the woman next to him says, 'Before you tell that joke, sir, I think it's only fair, given you are blind, to tell you you're in a girls biker bar and you should know five things:
1. The bartender is a blonde girl with a baseball bat.
2. The bouncer is a blonde girl.
3. I'm a 6-foot tall, 175 lb. blonde woman with a black belt in karate.
4. The woman sitting next to me is blonde and a professional weightlifter.
5. The lady to your right is blonde and a professional wrestler.
Now, think about it seriously 'Mister', do you still wanna tell that joke? "
The blind man thinks for a minute, sighs, shakes his head, and mutters, "No, it's a good joke, but not if I'm gonna have to explain it five times."
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I am sad to report that the man who invented the Hokey-Pokey has died. It was a serious and solemn affair, until it came time to place him in the coffin. They put his right leg in...
It all went downhill from there.
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A group of 40-year-olds discussed where to meet for dinner.Finally, it was agreed they should meet at the Ocean View Restaurant; because the waiters and waitresses were good looking and had buff bodies.
10 years later, at age 50, the group once again discussed where to meet for dinner.
Finally, it was agreed they should meet at the Ocean View Restaurant; because the food was really good and there was a great selection of wines.
10 years later, at age 60, the group once again discussed where to meet for dinner.
Finally, it was agreed they should meet at the Ocean View Restaurant; because they could eat in peace and quiet and the restaurant had a beautiful view of the ocean.
10 years later, at age 70, the group once again discussed where to meet for dinner.
Finally, it was agreed they should meet at the Ocean View Restaurant; because the restaurant was wheelchair accessible and even had an elevator.
10 years later, at age 80, the group once again discussed where to meet for dinner.
Finally, it was agreed they should meet at the Ocean View Restaurant; because they had never been there before.
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Subject: British Humor
The train was quite crowded, and a U. S. Marine walked the entire length looking for a seat, but the only seat left was taken by a well dressed, middle-aged, French woman's poodle.
The war-weary Marine asked, "Ma'am, may I have that seat?"
The French woman just sniffed and said to no one in particular "Americans are so rude. My little Fifi is using that seat."
The Marine walked the entire train again, but the only seat left was under the yapping dog.
"Please, ma'am. May I sit down? I'm very tired."
She snorted, "Not only are you Americans rude, you are also arrogant!"
This time the Marine didn't say a word; he just picked up the yapping dog, tossed it out the train window, and sat down.
The woman shrieked, "Someone must defend my honor! This American should be put in his place!"
An English gentleman sitting nearby spoke up, 'Sir, you Americans seem to have a penchant for doing the wrong thing. You hold the fork in the wrong hand. You drive your cars on the wrong side of the road. And now, sir, it appears you have thrown the wrong bitch out the window.
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Subject: Only a farm kid
An old farmer drove to a neighbor's and knocked at the door. A boy, about 9, opened the door.
The farmer asked, "Is your Dad home?"
The boy replied, "No sir, he isn't; he went to town."
The farmer said, "Well, is your Mother here?"
The boy said, "No sir, she went to town with Dad."
The farmer said, "How about your brother, Howard? Is he here?"
The boy said, "No sir, He won't be back until tomorrow."
The rancher stood there for a few minutes, shifting from one foot to the other, and mumbling to himself.
The boy said, "Is there anything I can do for you? I know where all the tools are, if you want to borrow one. Or I can give someone a message."
"Well," said the rancher uncomfortably, "I really wanted to talk to your Dad. It's about your brother, Howard, getting my daughter, Suzie, pregnant."
The boy thought for a moment, "You would have to talk to Dad about that. I know he charges $500 for the bull and $50 for the hog, but I don't know how much he charges for Howard."
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I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandpa, not screaming and crying like his passengers.
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Subject: Shipwrecked
A cruise on the Pacific goes all wrong, the ship sinks and there are only 3 Survivors: Damian, Darren, and Deirdre.
They manage to swim to a small island and they lived there for a couple years, doing what's natural for men and women to do.
After several years of casual sex all the time, Deirdre felt absolutely horrible about what she was doing.
She felt having sex with both Damian and Darren was so improper that she decided to kill herself.
It was tragic, but Damian and Darren managed to get through it. After a while, nature once more took its inevitable course.
Well, a couple more years went by and Damian and Darren began to feel absolutely horrible about what they were doing.
So they buried Deirdre.
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Okay folks, this is how it works.....
Not exactly GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
It's a slow day in a little east Texas town. The sun is beating down and the streets are deserted. Times are tough, everyone is in debt and living on credit.
On this particular day a rich tourist from back east is driving through town. He stops at the hotel and lays a $100 bill on the desk saying he wants to inspect the rooms upstairs in order to pick one to spend the night.
As soon as the man walks upstairs, the owner grabs the bill and runs next door to pay his debt to the butcher.
The butcher takes the $100 and runs down the street to retire his debt to the pig farmer.
The pig farmer takes the $100 and heads off to pay his bill at the feed store.
The guy at the feed store takes the $100 and runs to pay his debt to the local prostitute, who has also been facing hard times and has had to offer her "services" on credit.
The hooker rushes to the hotel and pays off her room bill with the hotel owner.
The hotel proprietor then places the $100 back on the counter so the rich traveler will not suspect anything.
At that moment the traveler comes down the stairs, picks up the $100 bill, states the rooms are not satisfactory, pockets the money, and leaves town.
No one produced anything. No one earned anything. However, the whole town is now out of debt and now looks to the future with a lot more optimism.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how the United States Government is conducting business today.
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Subject: Philosophy
If a man states an opinion and there is no woman to hear it, is he still wrong?
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Young Chuck moved to Texas and bought a donkey from a farmer for $100.00.
The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day.
The next day the farmer drove up and said, "Sorry, son, but I have some bad news; the donkey died."
Chuck replied, 'Well, that's ok, just give me my money back."
The farmer said, "Sorry, can't do that. I spent it already."
Chuck said, "'OK, then just bring me the dead donkey."
The farmer asked, "What are you going to do with him?"
Chuck said, "I'm going to raffle him off."
The farmer said, "You can't raffle off a dead donkey!"
Chuck said, "Sure I can, watch me. I just won't tell anybody he's dead."
A month later, the farmer ran into Chuck. "What happened with the dead donkey?"
Chuck said, "I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at two dollars apiece and made a profit of $898.00."
The farmer asked, "Didn't anyone complain?"
Chuck said, "Just the guy who won. So I gave him his two dollars back."
Chuck now works on Wall Street.
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The American doctor parked his brand new Lexus right in front of the hospital, ready to show it off to his colleagues. As he got out, an ambulance came along too close to the curb and completely tore off the driver's door.
Fortunately, a cop in a police car was close enough to see the accident and pulled up behind the Lexus, his lights flashing. But, before the cop had a chance to ask any questions, the doctor started screaming hysterically about how his Lexus, which he had just picked up the day before, was now completely ruined and would never be the same, no matter how the body shop tried to make it new again.
After the doctor finally wound down from his rant, the cop shook his head in disgust and disbelief. "I can't believe how materialistic you doctors are, " he said. "You are so focused on your possessions you neglect the most important things in life."
"How can you say such a thing?" asked the doctor.
The cop replied, "Don't you even realize your left arm is missing? It got ripped off when the ambulance hit you!!!"
"OH, MY GOD!" screamed the doctor....... "MY ROLEX IS GONE!"
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A woman stopped by, unannounced, at her son's house.
She knocked on the door and then immediately walked in. She was shocked to see her daughter-in-law lying on the couch, totally naked. Soft music was playing, and the aroma of perfume filled the room.
"What are you doing?!" she asked.
"I'm waiting for Mike to come home from work," the daughter-in-law answered.
"But you're naked!" the mother-in-law exclaimed.
"This is my love dress," the daughter-in-law explained.
"Love dress? But you're naked!"
"Mike loves me and wants me to wear this dress," she explained. "It excites him to no end. Every time he sees me in this dress, he instantly becomes romantic and ravages me for hours on end. He can't get enough of me."
The mother-in-law left.
When she got home, she undressed, showered, put on her best perfume, dimmed the lights, put on a romantic CD, and lay on the couch, waiting for her husband to arrive.
Finally, her husband came home.
He walked in and saw her lying there so provocatively.
"What are you doing?" he asked.
"This is my love dress." she whispered sensually.
"Needs ironing," he said. "What's for dinner?"
He never heard the gunshot.
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Wal-Mart diagnosis:
One day, in line at a company cafeteria, Joe says to Mike behind him, "My elbow hurts like hell. I guess I better see a doctor."
"Listen, you don't have to spend that kind of money," Mike replies. "There's a diagnostic computer down at Wal-Mart. Just give it a urine sample and the computer will tell you what's wrong and what to do about it. It takes ten seconds and costs ten dollars... a lot cheaper than a doctor."
So Joe puts a urine sample in a small jar and takes it to Wal-Mart. He deposits ten dollars and the computer lights up and asks for the urine sample. He pours the sample into the slot and waits.
Ten seconds later, the computer ejects a printout: You have tennis elbow. Soak it in warm water and avoid heavy activity. It will improve in two weeks. Thank you for shopping at Wal-Mart!
That afternoon, while thinking how amazing this new technology was, Joe began wondering if the computer could be fooled. When he got home, he mixed some tap water, a stool sample from his dog, urine samples from his wife and daughter and his own sperm sample for good measure, and hurried to Wal-Mart before it closed, eager to check the results.
He deposited ten dollars, poured in his concoction, and awaited the results.
The computer lights up, and ten seconds later prints the following:
1. Your tap water is too hard. Get a water softener kit. (Aisle 9)
2. Your dog has ringworm. Bathe him with anti-fungal shampoo. (Aisle 7)
3. Your daughter has a cocaine habit. Get her into rehab.
4. Your wife is pregnant, Twins. They aren't yours. Get a lawyer.
5. If you don't stop playing with yourself, your elbow will never get better.
Thank you for shopping at Wal-Mart!
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A couple of New Jersey hunters are out in the woods when one of them falls to the ground. He doesn't seem to be breathing; his eyes are rolled back in his head.
The other guy whips out his cell phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps to the operator, "I think my friend is dead! What do I do?"
The operator, in calm, soothing voice, says, "Just take it easy. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead."
There is a silence, and then a shot is heard. The guy's voice comes back on the line, "OK, now what?"
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A young cowboy from Montana goes off to college.
Halfway through the semester, having foolishly squandered all his money, he calls home. "Dad," he says, "You won't believe what modern education is developing! They actually have a program here in Missoula that will teach our dog, ol' Blue how to talk!"
"That's amazing," his Dad says, "How do I get ol' Blue in that program?"
"Just send him down here with $1,000," the young cowboy says, "and I'll get him in the course."
So his father sends the dog and the $1,000.
About two-thirds of the way through the semester, the money runs out again. The boy calls home.
"So how's ol' Blue doing son?" his father asks.
"Awesome, Dad, he's talking up a storm," the boy says, "but you just won't believe this -- they've had such good results they are now starting to teach the animals how to read!"
"Read!?" says his father, "No kidding! How do we get Blue in that program?"
"Just send $2,500, I'll get him in the class."
The money promptly arrives. But our hero has a problem. At the end of the year, his father will find out the dog can neither talk, nor read.
So he shoots the dog.
When he arrives home at the end of the year, his father is all excited, "Where's ol' Blue? I just can't wait to see him read something and talk!"
"Dad," the boy says, "I have some grim news. Yesterday morning just before we left to drive home, ol' Blue was in the living room, kicked back in the recliner, reading the Wall Street Journal like he usually does."
"Then ol' Blue turned to me and asked, so, is your daddy still messing around with the little redhead who lives down the street?"
The father went white and exclaimed, "I hope you shot that son-of-a-bitch before he talks to your Mother!"
"I sure did, Dad!"
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I was all depressed last night, so I called "Lifeline".
Got a call center in Pakistan.
I told them I was suicidal.
They got all excited and asked if I could drive a truck.
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An old prospector walks his tired, old mule into a western town one day. He'd been out in the desert for about six months without a single drop of whiskey. He walked up to the first saloon he came to and tied his old mule to the hitch rail. As he stood there brushing some of the dust from his face and clothes, a young gunslinger walked out of the saloon with a gun in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other.
The young gunslinger looked at the old man and laughed, saying, "Hey old man, have you ever danced?"
The old man looked up at the gunslinger and said, "No, I never did dance. I just never wanted to."
A crowd had gathered by then and the gunslinger said, "Well, you old fool, you're a'gonna' dance now," and started shooting at the old man's feet.
The old prospector was hopping around and everybody was laughing. When the gunslinger fired his last bullet, he holstered his gun and turned around to go back into the saloon.
The old man reached up on the mule, drew his shotgun, and pulled both hammers back making a double clicking sound. The gunslinger heard the sound, froze, and everything got real quiet. The crowd watched as the gunslinger slowly turned around, looking down both barrels of the shotgun.
The old man asked, "Hey, young fool, did you ever kiss a mule's ass?"
The gunslinger swallowed hard and said, "No sir, but I've always wanted to."
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Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson go on a camping trip. After a good dinner and a bottle of wine, they retire for the night and go to sleep. A few hours later, Holmes wakes up and nudges his faithful friend.
"Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see."
"I see millions and millions of stars, Holmes," replies Watson.
"And what do you deduce from that?"
Watson ponders for a minute. "Well, astronomically, it tells me there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. Meteorologically, I suspect we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. Theologically, I can see that God is all-powerful, and that we are a small and insignificant part of the universe. What does it tell you, Holmes?"
Holmes is silent for a moment. "Watson, you idiot!" he says, "Someone stole our tent!"
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An elderly man is stopped by the police around 2 a.m. and is asked where he is going at this time of night.
The man replies, "I am on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late."
The officer then asks, "Really? Who is giving that lecture at this time of night?"
The man replies, "That would be my wife."
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An Atheist in the Woods
An atheist was walking through the woods.
"What majestic trees!"
"What powerful rivers!"
"What beautiful animals!"
He said to himself.
As he was walking alongside the river, he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. He turned to look. He saw a 7-foot grizzly bear charging towards him.
He ran as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his shoulder and saw the bear was closing in on him. He looked over his shoulder again and the bear was even closer.
He tripped and fell on the ground.
He rolled over to pick himself up, but saw the bear was right on top of him; reaching for him with his left paw and raising his right paw to strike him. At that instant the atheist cried out, "Oh my God!"
Time stopped. The bear froze. The forest was silent.
As a bright light shone upon the man a voice came out of the sky, "You deny my existence for all these years, teach others I don't exist and even credit creation to cosmic accident. Do you really expect me to help you out of this predicament?"
The atheist looked directly into the light, and said, "It would be hypocritical of me to suddenly ask you to treat me as a Christian now, but perhaps you could make the bear a Christian?"
"Very well," said the voice.
The light went out. The sounds of the forest resumed. And the bear dropped his right paw, brought both paws together, bowed his head and spoke:
"Lord bless this food for which I am about to receive from Thy bounty through Christ our Lord, Amen."
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Very funny jokes. Thank you.
Loved them all..... made me smile...
Haha.. haha..ha..ha pick me up off the floor and go catch my chair.. it's fleeing down the road on four wheels..ha..haha..ha... I must say, even though some of these were a bit R rated, I laughed my A** off at most! Oh and thank you so much for such a wonderful fan comment. I'm grateful!
If a man states an opinion and there is no woman to hear it, is he still wrong?...ha ha..this is best one..
Nice Hub!
Lmao. This was great. I haven't heard most of them. Thanks.
LOL these were hilarious.
Wow very interesting hub , i rated it funny
really really good; takes it all away on a dark and grey day at home in rainy England
hahaha.. I like this. Thanks for the post.
love the twist at the end of the first one...
Ocean View, not funny too close to home....
love the last one, and i will back to read the ones in between.....
Have you heard the joke about the lady with the short attention span,
Great hub thanks
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I've read this hub several times, however, it has never failed to make me giggle.
Some absolutely brilliant jokes. Am bookmarking this for when I needd a good giggle.
I loved this hub. I love to laugh above all else and these are great jokes. Thanks for putting it together and writing it so well. I voted up and awsome and, of course, funny!
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Thanks for the entertainment and laughs!!:)
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First time here, not my last. FABULOUS HUB!!! GREAT JOKES!!!
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Funny stuff. Keep it going do more
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Here is one you missed!
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton walk in to a bar.
Donald leans over, and with a smile on his face, says,
"The media is really tearing you apart for that Scandal."
Hillary: "You mean my lying about Benghazi?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "You mean the massive voter fraud?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "You mean the military not getting their votes counted?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "Using my secret private server with classified material to Hide my Activities?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "The NSA monitoring our phone calls, emails and everything Else?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "Using the Clinton Foundation as a cover for tax evasion, Hiring Cronies, And taking bribes from foreign countries?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "You mean the drones being operated in our own country without The Benefit of the law?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "Giving 123 Technologies $300 Million, and right afterward it Declared Bankruptcy and was sold to the Chinese?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "You mean arming the Muslim Brotherhood and hiring them in the White House?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "Whitewater, Watergate committee, Vince Foster, commodity Deals?"
Trump: "No the other one:"
Hillary: "Turning Libya into chaos?"
Trump: "No the other one:"
Hillary: "Being the mastermind of the so-called "Arab Spring" that only brought chaos, death and destruction to the Middle East and North Africa?"
Trump: "No the other one:"
Hillary: "Leaving four Americans to die in Benghazi?"
Trump: "No the other one:"
Hillary: "Trashing Mubarak, one of our few Muslim friends?"
Trump: "No the other one:"
Hillary: "The funding and arming of terrorists in Syria, the destruction and destabilization of that nation, giving the order to our lapdogs in Turkey and Saudi Arabia to give sarin gas to the "moderate" terrorists in Syria that they eventually used on civilians, and framed Assad, and had it not been for the Russians and Putin, we would have used that as a pretext to invade Syria, put a puppet in power, steal their natural resources, and leave that country in total chaos, just like we did with Libya?
Trump: "No the other one:"
Hillary: "The creation of the biggest refugees crisis since WWII?"
Trump: "No the other one:"
Hillary: "Leaving Iraq in chaos? "
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "The DOJ spying on the press?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "You mean HHS Secretary Sibelius shaking down health insurance Executives?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "Giving our cronies in SOLYNDRA $500 MILLION DOLLARS and 3 Months Later they declared bankruptcy and then the Chinese bought it?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "The NSA monitoring citizens' ?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "The State Department interfering with an Inspector General Investigation on departmental sexual misconduct?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "Me, The IRS, Clapper and Holder all lying to Congress?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "Threats to all of Bill's former mistresses to keep them quiet?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "You mean the INSIDER TRADING of the Tyson chicken deal I did where I invested $1,000 and the next year I got $100,000?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "You mean when Bill met with Attorney General, Loretta Lynch, just before my hearing with the FBI to cut a deal?"
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: " You mean the one where my IT guy at Platte River Networks asked Reddit for help to alter emails?"
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: "You mean where the former Haitian Senate President accused me and my foundation of asking him for bribes?"
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: "You mean that old video of me laughing as I explain how I got the charges against that child rapist dropped by blaming the young girl for liking older men and fantasizing about them. Even though I knew the guy was guilty?
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: "You mean that video of me coughing up a giant green lunger into my drinking glass then drinking it back down?"
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: "You mean that video of me passing out on the curb and losing my shoe?"
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: "You mean when I robbed Bernie Sanders of the Democratic Party Nomination by having the DNC rig the nomination process so that I would win?"
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: "You mean how so many people that oppose me have died in mysterious was?"
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: "Travel Gate? When seven employees of the White House Travel Office were fired so that friends of Bill and mine could take over the travel business? And when I lied under oath during the investigation by the FBI, the Department of Justice, the White House itself, the General Accounting Office, the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee, and the Whitewater Independent Counsel?"
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: "The scandal where, (while I was Secretary if State), the State Department signed off on a deal to sell 20% of the USA's uranium to a Canadian corporation that the Russians bought, netting a $145 million donation from Russia to the Clinton Foundation and a $500,000 speaking gig for Bill from the Russian Investment Bank that set up the corporate buyout?. That scandal?"
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: "That time I lied when I said I was under sniper fire when I got off the plane in Bosnia?"
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: "That time when after I became the First Lady, I improperly requested a bunch of FBI files so I could look for blackmail material on government insiders?"
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: "That time when Bill nominated Zoe Baird as Attorney General, even though we knew she hired illegal immigrants and didn't pay payroll taxes on them?"
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: "When I got Nigeria exempted from foreign aid transparency guidelines despite evidence of corruption because they gave Bill a $700,000 in speaking fees?"
Trump" "No, the other one."
Hillary: "That time in 2009 when Honduran military forces allied with rightist lawmakers ousted democratically elected President Manuel Zelaya, and I as then-Secretary of State sided with the armed forces and fought global pressure to reinstate him?"
Trump: "No, the other one."
Hillary: "I give up! … Oh wait, I think I've got it! When I stole the White House furniture, silverware, when Bill left Office?"
Trump: "THAT'S IT! I almost forgot about that one".
Nothing better than a few good laughs to make one feel alive and at least a few miles away from all the crap in our lives, at least momentarily. Thanks!....Have a great week-end.


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The latest news from academia, regulators
research labs and other things of interest
|Posted: Nov 18, 2015
Electron partitioning process in graphene observed, a world first
|A group of researchers from Osaka University, the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, and the National Institute for Materials Science precisely examined current-fluctuation ("shot noise") in the graphene p-n junction in the Quantum Hall (QH) regime and succeeded in observing electron partitioning taking place on the region along the p-n junction as current fluctuation. (See upper-left of Figure 1. Electron Partition Process)
|In addition, this group also clarified that electron partitioning did not take place under the absence of the p-n junction even in the QH regime (Nature Communications, "Edge mixing dynamics in graphene pn junctions in the quantum Hall regime").
|This is the result of the shot noise measured in our device. Non-zero shot noise due to the electron partition process is observed in the p-n junction case (red dots). On the other hand, there appears no noise in the unipolar regime (blue dots). (Image: Osaka University)
|It is expected that this group's achievement will lead to the clarification of the electron partition process in the graphene p-n junction in the QH regime because of its spin freedom and valley freedom and the realization of electron interference devices using the graphene p-n junction in the QH regime.
|Kensuke Kobayashi (Professor, Graduate School of Science, Osaka University) and Sadashige Matsuo (Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo), in cooperation with research groups led by Teruo Ono (Professor, Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University) and Kazuhito Tsukagoshi (Research Fellow, International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science), produced graphene samples capable of forming p-n junctions by combining gate electrodes and performed precise measurements of current-fluctuation ("shot noise") in the graphene p-n junction in the QH regime in the strong magnetic fields and at low temperatures.
|As shown by Figure 1, this group clarified that while shot noise took place in the graphene p-n junction in the QH regime, shot noise did not take place in the absence of the graphene p-n junction. This group also verified that the quantity of the observed shot noise was nearly consistent with theoretical predictions.
|These results directly demonstrated for the first time in the world that electron partitioning took place in the p-n junction in the QH regime, and microscopic characteristics of electron partitioning taking place in the graphene p-n junction were quantitatively established for the first time.
|Source: Osaka University


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Trethowans Solicitors look at the legal issues of Shared Parenting
In this helpful article Dawn Gore, a Paralegal from Salisbury and Southampton Solicitors Trethowans explains how prospective legislation on shared parenting may benefit families involved in divorce and separation in the future.
Dawn specialises in advising parents on issues involving children, particularly those of residence and contact. She also advises on instances of uncontested divorce.
In the majority of cases, when a couple celebrate the birth of their child, they do not have in mind that the relationship may break down in the future and what the arrangements for their child will be in that event.
Research shows that 61% of first marriages end in divorce and that 25% of all children in the UK will experience the divorce of their parents. There are no figures for children of unmarried relationships, but it is estimated to be twice the number involved in separation and divorce.
Traditionally, children were cared for day to day by their mother whilst the father was the breadwinner and had little input in the upbringing of their children. These days, however, fathers play a much more active role, sharing the responsibilities with the mother.
In the unfortunate event that the relationship or marriage breaks down, the arrangements for the children need to be settled. Fortunately, most parents are able to agree those arrangements between themselves, without involving solicitors or the Courts. In some cases, however, disputes arise with each parent seeking 'control' of the children. Sadly, despite the best intentions of most parents, the children become caught up in the dispute and are expected to choose with which parent they wish to live with or how often they should see the other parent.
The Courts have long been of the view that parents should agree arrangements for their children between themselves and will only become involved in the event that they are invited to make a decision as to those arrangements because a dispute has arisen. In those circumstances, the Court is often asked to determine with whom the child should live and it is common for an Order to be made that provides for the child to live with one parent and take up contact with the other.
Although there is no presumption that the child should live with the mother, due to circumstances that is often the case. This then leaves the father believing he has been relegated to that of a 'part-time'
Since the inception of the Children Act 1989, the Courts have had the power to make Orders that share the responsibilities for the children between the parents, but Orders of this nature are still fairly unusual. Until now perhaps.
Brian Binley, Conservative MP for Northampton South presented to the House of Commons on 13 July 2010 a private members bill on shared parenting.
If successful, any legislation is likely to provide for a presumption of shared parenting and will only be rebutted if the Court does not consider that to be in the best interests of a child's welfare, specifically in cases involving abusive parents, domestic violence, drug or alcohol abuse or where a parent has a significant psychiatric disorder.
Mr Binley quotes himself on his blog as saying:
"Shared parenting legislation is vitally important for all involved, especially the children.
Very often Court Orders are made without the knowledge of the importance of a father's involvement and my bill will make sure that neither parent is shut out from a child's life when sadly a relationship breaks down.
I don't need to underline the importance of both parents in a child's life. A significant proportion of the social problems in today's society are a result of when a child doesn't have the love and support of both parents.
I hope the Bill will go some way to help this which can only be good for society."
Research shows that children who have the love and support of both parents are more likely to succeed educationally, emotionally and form lasting relationships in adult life.
This, therefore, has to be seen as a positive move and has been welcomed by Becky Jarvis, the Policy Officer of Families Need Fathers who has pointed out that shared parenting legislation is common in other Countries including Australia, France, Denmark, Belgium and some US states.
This article has been written by Dawn Gore, a Paralegal and Certified Family Law Assistant in the Family Solicitor Team at Trethowans Solicitors.
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Take the door dead ahead.
I put my back against the wall and follow it slowly to the door. the doors open just a crack, a small sliver of light is shining at the far end of the room. my mouth goes dry, is there someone else here? is this the person that moved Mr .Hobart? is this the person who has tortured the poor innocent boy? my mind starts racing, filling with all kinds of disturbing thoughts. (i find it's been doing that a lot lately).
I've always had this kind of extra sense, it's like a warning bell that goes of in my head. it only appears when something bad is about to happen, and at this precise moment it's ringing like mad. like the bell ringer is Quasimodo and he's of his deformed little face on speed. the crazy ideas come rushing back and i struggle to push them to the back of my mind. i need to be in control, i need to focus. i take a few deep breathes as quietly as i can. i need to know whats on the other side of the door. yes thats it! an idea not great but the only one I've got.
i make my way back to the bathroom as quickly as i can, eager to get out of here and out this place behind me. i take a piece of the broken mirror and make my way back to the torture chamber. i take the duct tape out of my jacket pocket, i always carry it in case i need to tie my targets up. yes your right i used to be a boyscout, always be prepared. it's a good job as well as being prepared has got me of more than a few awkward situations. i fasten the mirror to a small iron bar i find. as quietly as i can i slide the bar through the gap in the door. i have to force the door open a touch more and it resists squeaking as i push it. i stop and listen hoping that no one was on the other side to hear. after a few seconds of silence i position the mirror on a stick so that i can see the room. it provides a good view and shows the room empty, except for a desk and a stool
i slowly push the door open to more protest and more noise, i slip through the small opening I've made and take a second to take in my surroundings. the room is dark the only light coming from the far end of the room. it looks like its coming from underneath a door. i make my way to the desk, it has three small compartments and a pile of paper on top. curiosity got the better of me and i sift through the papers. i can not believe my eyes. what am i looking at?


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Life (US - DVD R1 | BD RA)
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The BBC has announced 4-disc DVD ($59.98) and 4-disc Blu-ray ($69.99) releases of Life for the 1st June. You can also choose between a version with David Attenborough commentary or Oprah Winfrey commentary. Extras will include a collection of ten production video diaries showing the exhaustive efforts by the filmmaking team to bring this remarkable series to the screen, deleted scenes, and a "Music Only" viewing option. We've attached our first look at the official package artwork for each below:
Quote: From the BBC and the Discovery Channel, producers of Planet Earth and The Blue Planet: Seas of Life, comes the newest landmark natural history series, Life. In Planet Earth, we brought you the world as you've never seen it before. Now, get closer with Life. Four years in the making, filmed over 3000 days, across every continent and in every habitat, with breathtaking new high definition filming techniques not available for Planet Earth, Life presents 130 incredible stories from the frontiers of the natural world, 54 of which have never been filmed before. Packed with excitement, revelation and entertainment, this remarkable 11-part blockbuster, narrated by Oprah Winfrey, captures unprecedented, astonishingly beautiful sequences and demonstrates the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive.
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Community partner events
June is full of fun community events that celebrate our great city. Here's just a few of them.
700+ emerging artists creating 90+ events over 11 days.
When: June 2 - June 12
Where: Throughout Edmonton
June Hack Day
Held every month at Startup Edmonton, Hack Days are an opportunity to build, learn and tinker in a collaborative environment with members of the Edmonton startup community.
When: June 4
Where: Startup Edmonton
100 in 1 Day is a day to turn ideas into reality all over the city by celebrating the cumulative power of small changes and temporary projects.
When: June 4
Where: Urban interventions taking place all over Edmonton
Latitude 53 Summer Patio Series
Starting June 11, look forward to weekly cocktails, special guest hosts, snacks from some of Edmonton's best spots, great company and more in the sun at Latitude 53's popular summer patio events.
When: June 16, June 23, June 30
Where: Latitude 53
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Edmonton Opera Al Fresco
Come celebrate one of the longest days of the year with Edmonton Opera and enjoy a variety of charming operatic performances on four different stages.
When: June 17
Where: Devonian Botanic Gardens
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What the Truck?! at Blatchford
Grab some grub from Edmonton food trucks and learn all about the cutting-edge technology being used in this up and coming sustainability-focused community.
When: June 18
Where: Blatchford
The Works Art & Design Festival
Completely free to the public, the Works is North America's largest, free outdoor art and design festival.
When: June 23 - July 5
Where: Throughout Edmonton's downtown and around the city
15th Annual MADE Street Furniture Competition
Teams of 2 to 4 people will spend the day designing and building usable pieces of furniture at Churchill Square. The competition is open for everyone to attend and see the creative process in action!
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Spider-Man: Preparing For The New Mary Jane
Writer for ComiConverse.com, Biggest Superhero Movie Fan, Aspiring Screenwriter, Freelance Writer
Mary Jane Watson rumours are swirling around the cast of Spider-Man: Homecoming. Fan outrage over comic book movie castings is nothing new, but here our own Dewayne Edwards lays out a defence of recent studio castings and explains why fans should be avoid a rush to judgement.
Spider-Man: Preparing For The New Mary Jane
Recently, the internet has been filled with anger and heated debates about the recent rumors surrounding the cast of Spider-Man: Homecoming. The one that stands out the most is the rumored casting of Zendaya, playing the role of one of Spider-Man's long time love interest, Mary Jane Watson.
I don't feel comfortable saying that this is confirmed just yet, given all the constant surrounding rumours, but it does raise a question. If the rumour is true, why are people so angry?
To start with, I think we need to learn to start trusting in Marvel's process in the way they make movies. Are their movies perfect, absolutely not, but they have a pretty good track-record and probably deserve some breathing room.
I know…I can hear you now, hard core DC fan boys, your thinking that I'm all Marvel and that I think that they can do no wrong. That's completely false. I love both Marvel and DC films and I think we, as movie fans and ultimately comic book movie fans, need to trust the DCEU also. Yes, people are really mixed on the DCEU's past few films, with the plot or other little things, but one thing the general public can agree on is that most of their actors and actresses and the characters they're portraying are pretty darn good.
But to get back to Marvel and what they're doing with Spider-Man: Homecoming. In regards to Zendaya potentially playing Mary Jane we shouldn't be in such a rush to be worried about if it's going to work. Just because she doesn't have the classic Mary Jane look doesn't mean she can't play that type of role. We shouldn't be so worried because those of us who are complaining about the casting choices, aren't the ones behind the scenes who have to actually make the film.
We may not know what the director is looking for in his characters. Marvel deserves our trust. There is a reason that a lot of people are going out and spending their money to see these movies. I can understand that when movies deviate from their comic book source materials, it can be a scary and confusing thing if you're a fan of those particular stories, but we all need to calm down.
This can all be upsetting to fans because they have a connection to that character and it can be irritating seeing someone potentially ruin our expectations. But looking at the other side of it, there are great examples of movies that clearly deviate from their source material and have gone on to be highly successful. For example, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Civil War, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and X-Men: Days of Future Past. Each of these take liberal breaks from the source material, but do maintain the key things that make the story great. So we can see how this can work. When these studios choose to cast certain people for the roles of their characters, we should learn to trust them.
Let's take a trip to the past and look at the many times that we, the fans, have reacted too quickly to casting and have gotten upset because we thought the casted actors couldn't pull of their roles. Two of the most recent examples I can think of are Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Ben Affleck's Batman.
When Tom Holland was rumored and then confirmed for the role of Spider-Man, a lot of people weren't feeling it, because he wasn't that well known at the time. Even though his age and portrayal of the character would be the most comic book accurate version of Spider-Man that we have yet seen, a lot of people were still upset about the casting. But after the release of Captain America: Civil War, a lot of people changed their look on Tom Holland's Spider-Man. Not all, but a lot. Even though we got to see very little of this new Spider-Man, most people were loving it.
Now, on to Ben Affleck's Batman, which had an even more negative fan reaction. When Ben Affleck was announced to be playing the role of Batman, people went nuts. But as we can see, we have an amazing new Batman – arguably the best one yet. The grandaddy of all fan over-reactions was the outrage over the late great Heath Ledger, and his iconic portrayal of the Joker.
So if we look at all the times fans have been wrong about casting decisions, it's safe to say that we should all learn to be patient and see the movie before assuming that someone is going to suck playing the role.
There's nothing wrong with having reservations about it, but not giving it a chance may turn out to be a big mistake.
So how do you feel about the casting for Spider-Man: Homecoming?
Do you agree with me?
Comment below and let us know what you think.
Dewayne Edwards is a contributor to ComiConverse. Follow him on Twitter: @ProPizza94


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Our new HEC connector in augmented reality - take a look at the new world of product presentation with your smartphone/tablet.
Experience augmented reality - a combination of the real and the virtual world. Point the camera of your smartphone or tablet at the banderole on our HEC connector brochure or at the top of the HEC sample box. A 3-D animation of the new connector will appear in real time over the real camera image. You can view this animation from any side - check it out!
Alternatively, you can also view the 3-D animation without the augmented reality function using your fingers for convenient control of the view. Furthermore, you can also obtain key technical information about the HEC connector and a link to the product page in the web for more detailed information.
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|Name : 300 (Hindi) (BR) (2006)
|Releaser Info : Movieloverz
|Releasing Date : 9 March 2007
|Genre : Action | Fantasy | War
|Size : 164 MB
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Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper is currently available in many European countries and is already considered by all the best Sherlock Holmes adventure. To convince yourself, simply try this demo that will immerse you in a truly realistic and full of life White chapel and give you a little taste of what awaits you in this great investigation.
This demo will showcase the many graphical, technical and narrative improvements made by the series as well as the innovative use of two different views. The first one, the classic view, lets you control Sherlock Holmes just like in a point and click game while the second one allows you to play in the first person.
This playable demo of 591 MB lets you play as Sherlock Holmes at the very beginning of the game and witness Jack the Ripper's first murder as a spectator. Shivers are guaranteed, but keep in mind that this playable demo, as well as the complete game, is not advised for players under 16 years old.


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Visiting picturesque properties is one part of my job at Kiwi Collection that I (understandably) always look forward to, and my recent trip to Vietnam did not disappoint.
FIRST STOP: Park Hyatt Saigon is located in Lam Son Square, in the historical District 1 of Saigon and facing the opera house.
The Park Hyatt's Urban Spa is, without a doubt, the best in the city. At the hotel's (incredible!) restaurant, Square1, I had an amazing Seafood Platter, and the Rice Ball is a must. The menu is nicely varied and includes Vietnamese dishes, seafood options, meat dishes – you name it.
The comings and goings of Saigon's movers and shakers from the Bar, 2 Lam Son, provided me with some great people watching all night. A stylish bar in Ho Chi Minh City, the bar is modern in design with Vietnamese influences. It features an illuminated stainless steel and glass bar from which are served a wide selection of premium beverages… from vintage wines to refreshing signature cocktails. Located above the bar is a mezzanine floor that offers a cozy lounge seating area for more privacy. I loved the designer music selection – customized and programmed to compliment the intimate setting in a lovely, smoke-free environment.
The butler/concierge service at this hotel spoiled me rotten. Someone was available and ready to help with any request 24/7. They were also fantastic when it came to timing and tending to your needs or requests right away.
In a city that is quickly developing and replacing its former colonial heritage with glass skyscrapers and modern minimalism, the Park Hyatt offers refreshingly traditional colonial style and luxury. Japanese designer, Super Potato, gets credit for the restaurant fantastic interior.
Don't miss out on the markets. I picked up some great housewares in nearby stores. Then there's the nearby War Memorial and the Kuji Tunnel to help travelers understand the history and resilient spirit of people of this country.
NEXT STOP: Princess D'Annam Resort & Spa, a 150km drive away from the bustling Ho Chi Minh City.
This hotel offers a new Helicopter service from Ho Chih Minh City. If you're planning a trip to Saigon, this would also be a great place to go.
I thought one guest's comments about this property were particularly accurate: "Creating the level of service achieved by Jean-Philippe, Zulkifli and his staff at the Princess D'Annam, within Vietnam, is nothing short of miraculous. I would not be surprised if they also walk on water." Couldn't have said it better myself.
ON TO: The Nam Hai, a perfectly private property on the beach near Hoi An.
Highlights for me here were the beach and the pool. The rooms are also incredible – just wait until turn down service, when you'll walk into a room that entices all of your senses, thanks to beautiful music playing and your canopy bed awaiting with curtains drawn, creating a spa-like experience in your own room.
I loved the Spa with separate rooms, and on water! Try the signature Nam Hai Massage – you wont be sorry. There are eight private massage villas overlooking a man-made lotus pond.
A pianist from the Philippines sings all your favorites in The Restaurant and Lounge bar. The entire setting is romantic and relaxing, yet only a short flight away from the busy cities of Vietnam.
The Butler Service was excellent, available 24/7 to help with anything and very good with getting to you right away. The hotel features a GHM design, oozing a modern, sexy style. Try an assortment of Vietnamese appetizers for some local flavor while you're here, and head to Hoi An where you can visit the Marble Mountains and go into Marble Village for some shopping. But be warned: your carry-ons can become heavy – mine did!
NEXT STOP: Pilgrimage Village in Hue, a very traditional property with natural surroundings and a beautiful Lotus pond.
I loved the rustic luxury here and the feeling of being in a traditional Vietnamese house. Of course, the nearby markets were a favorite place to visit, and I picked up some great housewares. Hue has a lot of French influence and is a fantastic place to spend some quality shopping time.
FINAL STOP: InterContinental Hanoi Westlake in Hanoi, where I fell in love with its incredible pool and fantastic fitness center.
Built directly over the tranquil Tay Ho, or West Lake, the hotel's location offers picturesque views as well as plenty of local color (fishermen trawl the waters right beneath your windows).
The Sunset bar was one of my favorite places to hang out here, and the French pastries served at Sunday Brunch tasted too good to be true!
Then again, the same can be said for everything else I experienced in Vietnam. Take my advice and visit if you can.


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MAYO - The Class 1A defending state champion Lafayette Hornets softball team are off to a strong start, dominating Live Oak Melody Christian, 15-0, in four innings to capture the District 5 title.
Lafayette (17-5) scored nine runs in the second inning and totaled 12 hits, led by Lacey Swafford, Sydney Shows, Ellen Lashley and Lindsay O'Steen. Lashley went 3-for-3 at the plate with two RBIs while Swafford and Shows each had two hits. O'Steen, who allowed just one hit with seven strikeouts as the Hornets pitcher, drove in three runs as a hitter.
The Hornets will host Hilliard on April 30 in the regional semifinals.
DISTRICT 5-6A: At Candler, top-seed Gainesville High totaled 14 hits, led by Stephanie Caudle and Makailah Brown, to win its first district softball title since 2008, beating South Lake 9-1. The Hurricanes (17-8) will host Inverness Citrus on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the regional quarterfinals.
DISTRICT 4-6A: At Jacksonville, sophomore Lacey King went 3-for-4 at the plate, including a double and RBI, and No. 4 Columbia rallied for two runs in the seventh inning to beat host Atlantic Coast, 4-3, avenging last year's seventh-inning loss to the Stingrays. The Tigers (23-4) will host Middleburg on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the regional quarterfinals.
DISTRICT 2-5A: At Live Oak, freshman Jordan Roberts went 4-for-4 with two homers, a double and three runs batted in, and senior Jessie TenBroeck also had four hits, including a double, as host Suwannee upset top-seed Wakulla, 9-2, for its first district title in school history. The Bulldogs (14-9) will host a regional quarterfinal on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
DISTRICT 6-1A: At Trenton, sophomore pitcher Shelbie Hutto tossed a one-hitter and scored the game-winning run in the seventh inning as Bell topped host Trenton, 1-0. The Bulldogs (15-11) will host Melody Christian on April 30 in the regional semifinals.
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The eighth, final and sweetest of the eight days making up the 62nd running of the Grand Tour Kyushu ekiden took place Nov. 3, the day's six stages spanning 83.8 km from the Yuhata Nishi Ward Offices in Kita-Kyushu to the Nishi Nippon Newspaper building in Fukuoka. The hometown Fukuoka team won the day, its third individual day win of the tour, to make up a 3:42 deficit at the end of the seventh day and overtake Miyazaki for its second-straight overall win by a margin of just 2 1/2 minutes over the full 739.9 km distance, the 26th overall title in its history. It was a perfect ending to bring the Grand Tour Kyushu's long and celebrated history to a close.
Fukuoka trailed Miyazaki through the Fourth Stage until Fifth Stage man Shuji Yoshikawa (Team Kyudenko) moved into first. Fukuoka's anchor, Moscow World Championships marathoner Kazuhiro Maeda (Team Kyudenko), sealed the deal with a stage win to give Fukuoka the day by a margin of 6:16 over Miyazaki.
Fukuoka's Ryuji Watanabe (Team Toyota Kyushu) won the Tour's MVP award for winning all three of his stages including one stage record. Kumamoto Prefecture's Naoki Inoue (Aoyama Gakuin Univ.) won the Best Newcomer award. Kagoshima Prefecture was the most improved team, taking 10:39 off its overall time from last year. Both Fukuoka and Miyazaki won three individual days, with Nagasaki Prefecture picking up the other two.


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We are racers ourselves and recognize the need for Aussies to have access to the very best RC products worldwide at the best prices.
We currently are the sole importer for SMC batteries and Dealers for Tekin, Tekno RC and FTW products after using these products ourselves and knowing how good they are in terms of performance and value. We will be doing our best to stock all the popular models and offer the very best service and price we can.
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Born in Okayama, as a student at Kojokan H.S. she won her stage at the National High School Ekiden Championships three years in a row. In 2006 she joined the Toyota Jidoshoki corporate team, and the following year at age 18 won the first Tokyo Marathon. In 2011 she left Toyota Jidoshokki to remain with coach Yoshio Koide when the team moved from Chiba to Aichi, qualifying as an independent for the Daegu World Championships where she made the final in the 5000 m. After joining the Universal Entertainment team she won the 2012 National Championships 5000 m, and at the London Olympics she was 9th in the 10000 m after leading much of the race. She lapped the entire field to set a meet record in the 10000 m at the 2013 National Championships before leading almost all the way in Moscow and taking 5th in a PB 30:56.70. After Moscow she injured the sole of her right foot and has not raced again.
Translator's note: In a tearful interview immediately after her race in Moscow Niiya said, "I feel like there's no reason for me to be here. There's no reason to be at Worlds if you can't medal." Not long afterwards on her now-deleted Twitter account she said, "I think this race might have killed my career."
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Saturday, January 25, 2014
Olympian Hitomi Niiya Announces Retirement
Posted by Brett Larner at 10:39 AM
Labels: 2011 World Championships, 2012 London Olympics, 2013 World Championships, Hitomi Niiya, Kojokan, retirement, Tokyo Marathon, Toyota Jidoshokki, Universal Entertainment, Yoshio Koide, zannen
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- Anna Novick said...
This breaks my heart. I hope she finds strength in running again ,and if that takes getting away from the publicity of racing, then that's what she should do.
- January 26, 2014 at 3:13 PM
- Metts said...
I agree. She is too young to quit. She should take some time, even if its a year, and get back to running injury free. Even if she has to leave her professional running life and join an amatuer club. But that might be hard to do.
- January 27, 2014 at 9:05 AM
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THE Ministry of Defence (MinDef) and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) recently held a closing ceremony of the Dikir Maulud in conjunction with the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) at all suraus and places of worship at all RBAF bases.
The guest of honour at the MinDef Surau was the Deputy Minister of Defence, Dato Paduka Haji Mustappa bin Haji Sirat.
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The religious ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Al-Quran and mass Maghrib prayer followed by a special lecture entitled 'Love Prophet Muhammad', which was presented by Mohd Yusof bin Hj Abd Majid, an invited speaker from the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
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This is a special position for Island City Opera for someone who can manage requests for charitable donations and gift certificates. The hours are random based on requests that come in periodically throughout the year. Although this is a low volume job, it is very important to Island City Opera and specifically to the Box Office who processes the vouchers from Charitable Donations at showtime. There are 10 performances a year for Island City Opera, and the number of annual requests for charitable donations averages about 15. The number of gift ticket sales sold is about 8. However, the job requires basic computer skills, your own computer to work from home, a printer, and light basic training in the program. Good email skills are essential.
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I am still sleepy from the dream dust moulding. Sandy wants me to start to make some sand now. I can't make sand. I am too tired.
He creates a ticking clock, to remind me about what the Man in the Moon said. I get up, and yawn again.
Sandy shows me how he creates sand in his hands. I try and copy him, I do this straight away. He claps his hands. I try and create something out of it. I create a small puppy. It's jumping around from place to place. Sandy takes it away and makes it into sand again.
Why did he do that? He shows me that he thinks it's not strong enough. I create sand again. I mould it into a butterfly this time. Fluttering around everywhere. Sandy does the same thing again.
I try and try to create things to be strong but I can't do it. This is the last time I am going to try. I breathe in, and use all of my energy, I create a tun of sand and mould it into a huge elephant. I m amazed about my power. I collapse to the floor. Sandy is amazed by this. He starts to create a dinosaur. I am so tired. I just stay on the floor.
I then go into a sleep. I dream about what I have created. My dream is sweet and reminds me of clouds. Objects turning into other objects. It's hard to describe dreams. It always is. But this dream, this dream is the best.
I wake up suddenly from the dream, and see sandy riding the elephant. I don't know how but I can hear what he is trying to tell me. He said he went to the human world and he gave a young girl my dream. She liked my dream and she wants another one.
I am amazed that he took my work out into the human world. He tells me about the human world, and we practise a bit more.


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College students don't vote. Why? Ignorance, apathy, and excessive drinking usually take the blame. But among my friends, these traits (at least, the first two) are uncommon. Young socialists tend to be politically savvy and not remotely apathetic. Yet many decline to vote. Again—why do campuses' most politically and socially aware students refuse to participate in elections?
The short answer: They oppose "the system" (that perennial nemesis) by refusing to engage it. They have been seduced by a special brand of Leftism, which answers the unrelenting question—what is to be done?—with the snarky, fatalistic response, very little.
This is how the permanent revolution becomes a revolution permanently postponed.
When Bernie Sanders popped up as the first semi-viable socialist presidential candidate ever, socialists everywhere should have been ecstatic. Bernie exceeds all expectations—breaks all records. Eugene V. Debs, founding member of the Industrial Workers of the World, ran for president on the Socialist Party ticket five times. His best showing was in 1912, when he won 5% of the popular vote. Not much. But Quinnipiac and PPP polls from February show Sanders defeating GOP frontrunners Cruz and Trump, crushing Jeb Bush, and tying or losing by just one point to Rubio. These polls test a general election matchup that may not occur, but all the skepticism in the world would leave untarnished the simple fact of Bernie's viability on a national stage.
Instead, socialists recoiled, especially college socialists, serious in their craft, too hip to vote. They find justifications. Bernie supports drones. Bernie dismisses Black Lives Matter. Bernie is old. And, besides, why did he run as a Democrat, anyway? That's so uncool.
Bernie is not good enough for chic young socialists. Like groundhogs, they retreat back into their burrows, waiting for warmer weather.
When socialists refuse to vote for a self-declared socialist, it is a kink, not politics. Socialism has become a fetish for certain young theoreticians, wonks of cutting-edge radicalism. In contrast, when I go to Democratic Socialists of America meetings, which take place at the Texas State Employees Union—far from campus—I hear blue-collar workers wanting benefits, old union guys looking for a modicum of political efficacy. They think that Bernie might be able to deliver. Who are we to disagree?
Not to say that Bernie Sanders is perfect. He isn't. But when socialism seals itself off from the lived experience of the masses, it is not only self-defeating, but actively classist.
Putting aside specific policy concerns (which, though justified, are not going to be refuted here), the most common justifications I hear from young socialists not voting for Bernie Sanders are: a.) He won't do anything; and b.) Voting legitimizes a fundamentally unfair system.
Now, the first concern might be true. It is always possible that an elected official won't do anything—most don't. But that argument is, at best, defensive. Even if Bernie's probable impact on policy is low, the alternative candidates are, at best, politically impossible, and, at worst, actively bad. Even by the most pessimistic calculation, Bernie is the best option. Not voting invites much worse options, like Cruz and Trump.
The second argument is truly wretched, and displays the navel-gazing nature of college socialism today. It hearkens back to a sort of rule utilitarianism, prohibiting any action that even slightly diverges from one's moral principles. Thou shalt not vote "Democrat"; thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's candidate. This approach is antithetical to the organizational ethos at the heart of socialism. Moreover, it endows the individual with too much power. Young socialists enjoy the idea that their refusal to vote matters. It does not, and the delusion permits ongoing violence against the poor.
There are obvious, pragmatic reasons to vote for a Democrat—even for Hillary Clinton. Every Republican candidate has pledged two policy actions that make refusals to vote look foolish. First, any Republican president will repeal Obamacare, plunging millions of poor Americans into a precarious existence where illness and injury may tear families apart. Second, any Republican president will cancel Obama's executive orders restricting carbon emissions, which, though inadequate to redress climate change, at least leave the door open for more regulation. Uncurbed emissions quickly make the worst effects of global warming irreversible, which will mostly severely affect the poor. When the next president appoints (several) Supreme Court justices, these changes will be engraved in legal stone.
Maybe socialists used to have the luxury of not voting for presidents. No longer. Delay begets more delay; the poor grow poorer; sea levels rise. Socialist Adventists--praying for socialist rapture, praying for a socialist messiah to snatch the levers of power--condemn the movement to irrelevance.
Come down to earth and vote.
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1) SIG 239 DAK (on order)
2) Remi 700 XCR (will be on order as soon as the Marine Corps Exchange can find one to order)
3) Kimber Crimson Carry (cause I just can't get over the looks)
4) SIG 556 (just for fun, or SHTF)
This is a discussion on What's on your wish list? within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I may have answered this before, I cant remember. In no particular order... 1) Ruger 10/22 2) Ruger Mini 14 3) (6) Keltec P11's in ...
I may have answered this before, I cant remember. In no particular order...
1) Ruger 10/22
2) Ruger Mini 14
3) (6) Keltec P11's in different grip/slide combos one for each day of the week.
4) Mossy 12G with 20" barrel
Ill be good to go with that and will have pretty much everything I feel I want and need though Ill take an AK, an SKS and a Mosin if they come along too.
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1) SIG 239 DAK (on order)
2) Remi 700 XCR (will be on order as soon as the Marine Corps Exchange can find one to order)
3) Kimber Crimson Carry (cause I just can't get over the looks)
4) SIG 556 (just for fun, or SHTF)
"Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less."
"Save in defense of my native State, with the sincere hope that my poor services may never be needed, I hope I may never be called on to draw my sword" - Gen. R. E. Lee
Here's mine..
Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade
Wilson Combat CQB Elite - Will be here in a few months
Wilson Professional Bobtailed, Top Serrated, Rear Checkered.. - Canceled this order for the CQB Elite
Other than that, I'm pretty content. Most of my handguns are 1911's. I sold off all of my Glocks and M&Ps, but will probably add a HK 45 to the list of wants, just because I feel I should have one .45 that's not a 1911..
To have my second amendments rights be universally accepted and respected
Abort the Obamanation not the Constitution
Those who would, deny, require permit, license, certification, or authorization for me to bear arms are as vile, dangerous & evil as those who would molest, abuse, assault, rape or murder my family
Update, found my ideal carry gun.
Kimber Pro Crimson Carry II
actually two of them, hubby would have felt out if I didn't get him one too.
Next up will be a little bug for my pocket.
Past experience tells me I'd like to find a S&W model 36
Disclaimer: The posts made by this member are only the members opinion, not a reflection on anyone else, nor the group, and should not be cause for anyone to get their undergarments wedged in an uncomfortable position.
my wishlist, not in paticular order.
Sig P239 .40 Stainless
H&K USP compact .40
Ruger GP100 .357mag 4"
Sig 556 DMR
Tarus Judge 3"
too many more to list
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
Thomas Jefferson
I already have an HK P7PSP, but I can't help it. I want another one. Or two.
And a Sig P229, but haven't yet decided which variation. That'll depend on the pocketbook after the second P7 . . .
handgun for wife
cpl for wife
shotgun for wife
uberti .45LC to match current
henry big boy .45LC
side by side exposed hammer 12ga
mabye a nice 1911
thats all i can think of at the moment
1.Springfield Loaded 1911
2. Bersa UC 9mm
3. Walters P22
1) kimber ultra raptor
2) 12 ga over/under
1- M&P Pro
2- Sig 226 Blackwater Tactical
3- Sig 229 Elite Stainless
4- Sig 229 Elite Two Tone
5- HK p30L 9mm
6- Double Stack 1911 9mm
Currently just knocked the following off the list:
- Glock 19
- Browning Buck Mark
Still have a ways to go. My birthday is comming up might have to buy myself the M&P pro...
1. Springfield Armory M1A
2. Springfield Armory XD9 Tactical
4. Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 5"
Yeah...I'm a bit partial to SA.
Wish list? As in "wishing... but not likely."
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|I live down the road from this course. Thanks to a $10 drop in greens fees, it's a little more reasonable. It's not a difficult course by any means, and actually is a pretty good course to get warmed up on if you're just learning or if you've gotten out of your groove and need to get it back. Lots of forgiveness on most fairways, making it fairly tough to lose a ball. Right now, the greens are slow and a little too sandy, but fairways are solid and the price is right.
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