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Special Edition Mercedes G-Class and CLA Released in Japan
Mercedes-Benz Japan just launched special editions of the Mercedes-AMG G-Class and the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The new G-Class version commemorates AMG's 50th anniversary while the new CLA variants pay homage to the Star Wars Day.
Mercedes-AMG G63 50th Anniversary Edition
The special edition Mercedes G63 comes in Mauritius Blue metallic paint with black bumpers, fenders, roof, thin horizontal body strips, mirror caps and 20-inch AMG wheels. The interior of the sport utility vehicle is covered in black Designo leather with diamond trim. In addition to the all-black scheme, its surfaces also come in two-tone themes which combine black with mocha brown, saddle brown and porcelain white highlights.
Only 50 units of the vehicle will be made and it will be exclusive to buyers in Japan. Each model costs 22.2 million yen, including taxes, which is around $194,604.
Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 Star Wars Edition
May 4 is considered to be Star Wars day by fans of the film franchise. As a tribute to the most popular space saga of all-time, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 Star Wars Edition was released.
Only 120 units of the special CLA will be produced and it is available in two themes. One is finished in Calcite White, which represents the Stormtroopers of the film. The other is in Night Black as a nod to the main villain, Darth Vader.
The Stormtrooper-based car offers a two-tone exterior that combines the white finish with black mirror caps, window sills, side skirts and front lip. The surfaces of the auto is covered in black leather with complementing white and gray stripes plus silver stitching. The ambient lighting of the vehicle produces a blue hue.
The Darth Vader-inspired version of the CLA comes in a sinister all-black finish. The interior mirror the dark exterior surface of the car too. To put emphasis on the evil character of the Sith lord, the leather is combined with red stitching and scarlet ambient lighting.
Check out the images of the Mercedes-AMG G63 50th Anniversary Edition and the Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 Star Wars Edition in the gallery below:
4 Special Things To Note About The 2017 Ford Mustang Blue Edition
In an aim to better target the European market, Ford developed a special edition of its Ford Mustang that will suit Europe's roads and emission requirements. The Blue Edition, in a sense, pays tribute to the eye-popping colors Ford offered in the late 60s to the early 70s.
Roelant de Waard, vice president of Ford Europe, said Mustang drivers will surely be turning heads when they drive by in the Blue Edition.
Here are the four key features of the special edition Mustang based on a report:
"Go Fast" Black Stripes
Grabber Blue is used on all Blue Edition Mustangs. This is one of the two blue hues used on the sixth-generation coupe. Choosing the Grabber Blue won't cost you extra and it doesn't make it special, too. What makes the 2017 Ford Mustang Blue Edition special is the double "go fast" black stripes, which have a "dissolve effect" as it nears the grille. It is even more complemented by the black-painted, 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels.
Remember the 1969 Shelby GT350 and GT500 models that used the Grabber Blue? That's exactly what Ford is aiming for here. The Mustang, as you well know, depends on its heritage and that Mustang nameplate is a testament to that.
Added Options Indoors
In the cabin, the Blue Edition enjoys a number of features, which include heated and cooled seats, a premium audio system, and Ford's SYNC 3 communications and entertainment system. This system comes with an eight-inch touchscreen and cool apps that enables drivers to locate cafes, parking lots, and gas stations.
Two Engines Available
Under the hood, you'll find two options for the Blue Edition. You can choose between 2.3-liter EcoBoost and 5.0-liter V-8 engines. Looking for the V-6? That is only available for the American market. The 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder can produce 317 horses while the 5.0-liter can churn out 421 horsepower. Either engine can be paired with six-speed manual or automatic transmission.
Pricing Nears Standard Model
Ford has yet to release the prices for the Blue Edition, but we believe it should stray too far from the standard model. In the UK, EcoBoost has a starting price of £31,745 while the GT costs £35,745 and up.
3 Things To Know About The 2017 Toyota 86 Solar Orange Limited
Once again, Toyota released a special edition of its popular 86 model. And although it still didn't turn the car into a full-blown performance car, it tinkered with enough technical and mechanical features to make the driving experience better for owners.
In many ways, it is similar to the 86 Yellow Limited and the 86 Style CB, though the Solar Orange Limited is still different in many aspects—the Creamsicle paint finish and the High Performance package, for example, are both exclusive to this edition.
1. It is Only Available in Japan
Sadly, much like Toyota's other 86 limited editions, the 2017 Toyota 86 Solar Orange Limited will only be released in Japan, and will unlikely land on US shores. Not only does the Solar Orange paint job is making us frustrated in many ways, but this 86's improved braking and sharper handling make the envy for Japanese cars shoot up to the roof.
2. It Sells for Less Than $30,000
Toyota has yet to announce how many of these 86 Solar Orange Limited they are planning to build. They said, though, that prices will start at 3,251,880 yen ($29,400) for the manual transmission model and 3,318,840 yen ($30,000) for the automatic transmission model. Those who want to place their orders only have from January 31 to March 10, 2017 to do so. After the order book has been closed, Toyota will stop production to ensure the exclusivity of the edition.
3. It is Compatible with the High Performance Package
Toyota is also releasing a High Performance package, which is compatible with standard 86 models. The package includes a new set of Brembo brakes with red calipers and new shocks from Sachs. These are then paired with the special set of 17-inch thin-spoked wheels found on the 86. For those who want the Solar Orange Limited with High Performance package, you need to shell out an addition of $2,200.
2 New Ram 1500 Special Edition Models Announced
Two new Ram 1500 Special Edition models are coming, thanks to Fiat Chrysler's knowledge of how to do really awesome special editions. These are going on sale at the end of the year, just in time for that much-required holiday reward.
Here are the info we dug up about the upcoming 2017 Ram 1500 Special Edition models:
Ram 1500 Rebel Mojave Sand
The Ram Rebel we now have offers many distinguishable attributes, but none of that subtle color scheme we all want. Instead, what we have are options for bright red, black, white or reserved gray while the interior is painted a black-and-red combination. The Ram 1500 Rebel Mojave Sand is offering the sweet paint job of Mojave Sand (as the name implies) for $595 on top of any package of 1500 Rebel.
It pairs with an all-black interior scheme and matte black hood stripe that looks great with the Mojave Sand paint. The seats have gray contrast stitching, as well as the dashboard and a set of rubber floor mats.
There will only be 1500 units available of this, each starting at $46,910 while the four-wheel drive will go up to $2,100.
Ram 1500 Ignition Orange Sport
What the Ignition Orange Sport added to the Ram 1500 is the zany orange paint, the black hood graphics, a "sport performance hood," black-colored wheels, and blacked-out exterior trim. The interiors have everything orange on them: orange stitching on the seats, orange-painted trim, orange-colored ram's-head logos on the headrests and orange-colored seat panels.
This one has a starting price of $45,060. There will also be only 1500 units available for purchase.
The Comparison
While the Mojave Sand offers a subtle take on the Ram 1500 theme, the Ignition Orange Sport goes to another direction with the orange color splattered on everywhere you look—exterior and interior.
Check out the photos of the two new models of the Ram 1500 in the gallery below:
BMW Releases Pricing Info On The 30 Jahre M3
BMW introduced the M3 30 years ago, and as a tribute to its 30th anniversary, the company came out with an anniversary edition called the 30 Jahre M3 (German for "30 Years M3").
Reports said there will only be 150 units of the 30th anniversary edition produced for these shores. And now, pricing information from its maker is available too.
The 30 Jahre M3 will go on sale starting this month, and it will be available either with a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The former will cost $84,245 while the latter goes as high as $87,145, depending on the slew of features these will come with.
These US-bound anniversary edition from BMW will come with a deep coat of Macao Blue paint, a color that was first seen on the E30 M3 Sport Evolution. It's a sophisticated and elegant color that speaks well of the German automaker's dazzling style.
To complement this dark hue, the German automaker used a 20-inch "star-spoke" wheels, which are also being used on the M4 GTS.
There are minimum interior changes in this anniversary edition sedan. As expected, there are 30 Jahre M3 logos placed on the dashboard and the doorsills, as well as embroidered into the headrests of the two-tone seats.
As for the performance aspect, BMW fitted the 30 Jahre M3 with its Competition package, which means an adaptive suspension that boost's the sedan's dynamic capabilities and a 19-horsepower rise over the standard car, bringing the total production to 444 horsepower. This while using the same standard 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged straight-six.
Every 30 Jahre M3 that will arrive in the United States comes with BMW's Executive package, which comes with a head-up display system, heated steering wheel, rear-view camera, and other equipment. It has Driver Assistance Plus package as well that include blind spot monitor, additional exterior cameras, and LED headlights with automatic high-beams.
Rolls-Royce Wraith Receives Makeover From Bespoke
After several special editions, the Rolls-Royce Wraith is receiving another makeover from Bespoke. But this time, it aims to be "one-of-a-kind," and will be a part of Bespoke's theme called "Dusk Until Dawn."
The unique Wraith was unveiled at the Rolls-Royce's exclusive Summer Studio event in Porto Cervo, Italy, thus it was dubbed as the Rolls-Royce Porto Cervo Wraith according to a report.
To represent the "Dusk" in the theme, the Wraith is finished in two-tone silver exterior, with the engine hood and the roof being just a bit darker than the rest of the car's body. But what separates the Wraith cannot be found on its exterior as it is far more impressive once you go inside.
Upon entering, you'll be greeted by the "Porto Cervo Wraith–One of One" insert in the door sill. Everything is finished in shades of blue, purple, slate and black. In detail, you'll see that the inside is made of ostrich leather and fine wood veneer. The four seats are wrapped in purple leather with white stitching and silver "RR" logos on the headrests.
But the main highlight comes from the infotainment system, where Bespoke placed the emblem of Porto Cervo made of emerald stones, mother of pearl and white gold. The upper dashboard is similar with emerald-like top and white lower section.
Anyone who buys the Porto Cervo Wraith will receive a leather headrest designed by London-based artist Mo Coppoletta.
Under the hood, you'll find Wraith's standard engine and transmission—6.6-liter V-12 that can produce 623 turbocharged horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque, which allows the coupe to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. It has a top speed of 186 mph.
There's no information about pricing yet, but let's expect this new Wraith to start at $500,000.
Check out some of its photos in the gallery below:
2016 Ford Fiesta ST Le Mans 50th Anniversary Edition Coming Soon
Ford is releasing special editions of their Focus ST, Focus RS and Mustang just in time for the Le Mans 50th anniversary. The new Ford Fiesta ST special edition, which will be covered in black livery with gray racing stripes that run from front to rear, is being built specifically for the French market.
There would only be 50 units of the Fiesta ST Le Mans 50th Anniversary Edition, reports said.
On the exterior, the Fiesta ST Le Mans is quite similar to the looks of the No. 2 GT40 from 1966. They have the same front and rear fascias, front and rear light units, radiator grille, and same wheels.
Inside, there's the same styling and features as the current Fiesta. There's the oversized six-speed shifter with leather accents on the center console, as well as MyFord's Touch infotainment system as standard.
The only difference in this special edition Fiesta is the plate on the center console that read "1966-2016" and "Limited Edition 50 units." There's also that classic Ford racing logo from the 1960s.
Fiesta also has that "sound symposer" located under the dashboard, making you think you're going faster than you actually are.
That being said, you'll be more disappointed with what you find under the hood. Despite it being a tribute to Le Mans, we found nothing special on the engine. It has the same 1.6-liter, EcoBoost that produces 197 horsepower and 202 pound-feet of torque.
With a six-speed manual transmission, the Fiesta can go 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds. It has a top speed of 130 mph. It seems to be an underwhelming effort to pay tribute to the GT40. But since there are only 50 production units of the special edition Fiesta, Ford fans will certainly want to get their hands on this.
The Fiesta ST Le Mans edition will sell for $30,428, an increase of $2,684 from the current price of the regular Fiesta.
Mini Hipster Hatch Has Instagram Filter Windows
Mini is trying to capitalize in the hipster subculture that is now composed of affluent or middle class. Gone were the days when the hipster culture of the 1940s hated the idea of automobiles because luxury wasn't "hipster" at all.
According to a report, Mini created a special edition of the Cooper, called the Mini Hipster Hatch, for fans of many hipster bands mere mortals like us have probably never heard of.
The Hipster Hatch is made available in three colors—Brooklyn Blue, Organic Pumpkin and Monochromatic Green. The colors are complemented by the red-and-black lumberjack patterns on the front fenders, side mirrors and the roof. It sits on top of three-spoke alloy wheels that are reminiscent of everything about the 90s.
Inside, this three-door Cooper received an even more vintage style. It has twin-deck cassette player, a big speaker instead of an infotainment screen, and stonewash denim upholstered seats that are good for four persons.
But if you think that's everything this special edition Cooper have, you're dead wrong. Mini upgraded its windows with Instagram filters, which by a touch of a button, drivers can turn nostalgic.
There are 12 pre-loaded filters, which included the ever-popular Lo-Fi, Clarendon and Crema.
The Hipster Hatch is being powered by a fixed gear drivetrain with a five-speed transmission that lacks four of the forward gears. Top speed is limited at 25 mph.
Apparently, the sole forward gear and 25 mph top speed will give the driver better control of the vehicle.
Earlier, Mini also surprised us with the announcement of the scissor doors, which will allow the driver and passenger doors to open vertically. This will address tight parking spaces, and ensure comfort for the drivers going in and out of the car.
The Instagram windows, though, is as cute as Mini has ever produced. Who doesn't want to drive down the road on a lazy Sunday morning with the Lo-Fi filters on the windows and an old cassette tape blaring from the speakers.
Chevrolet Announced A Camaro 50th Anniversary Edition
Chevrolet is marking the Camaro's 50th anniversary with a special edition trim level loaded with all the best aesthetic touches imaginable according to Motor Authority. The first Camaro entered the auto scene in 1967, so the Anniversary Edition will arrive in time for 2017.
Chev actually launched the first Camaro on September 26, 1966 but by then, Ford Motor Company's Mustang, which debuted in 1964, already developed quite a following. This was a challenge for Chev, but thanks to careful positioning and aggressive marketing campaign, the Camaro was well received.
From here automobile's greatest rivalry began. The current Camaro is the sixth generation of the brand.
The 50th Anniversary Edition will be in Nightfall Grey metallic paint with an orange and black stripe running from nose to tail. Convertible models would have a black top.
It has a unique 20-inch alloy wheels that cover the orange and black calipers (available at front only for the V-6 powered models) that adds some extra color to the edition's dark appearance. It will also have orange stripes on the hood, a front splitter, and a mesh grille, which has a satin chrome trim.
The anniversary edition also has the special "Fifty badges" on their front fenders. Inside, the 50th Anniversary Edition models have an all-black interior with suede inserts and orange stitching and badges on their seats. There are also badges on the instrument panel, seatbacks, steering wheel, and illuminated sill plates.
This anniversary package will only be offered on top-trim versions of the V-6 and the V-8 powered Camaros, the 2LT and 2SS, respectively. It also includes the RS Appearance Package.
The combination of tweaks creates a handsome Camaro. The pricing is still not available for the 50th Anniversary Edition since GM spokesperson Tara Kuhnen said it won't be released until a later date. Expect it to be released this summer.
Lotus Evora Sport 410 Gives Ferrari F50 A Run For Its Money
Lotus made a special edition of its Evora Sport 410 that has supposedly become faster than the Ferrari F50. This special edition is based on the latest 400, but focuses on giving it more power and less weight.
As a result, the Lotus Evora Sport 410 will provide more power and stronger performance at a top speed of 186 mph with a 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds. This is 0.3 second quicker than the 400 edition, and is at par with the Ferrari F50.
According to TopGear, the special edition 410 packs a supercharged 3.5-litre V6 engine—output rising to 404 horsepower—with the extra 10bhp. On top of this super machine, the Lotus Evora Sport 410 will only be 1,325 kilos, 70 kilograms lighter than the previous edition.
The weight would take it on the level of the Ford Focus, but this means Lotus had to trim some features such as the arm rests, storage bins and speakers. It's also mainly made of lightweight carbon trim, including the boot lid.
The Evora Sport 410 can handle recalibrated suspension, which was dropped at 5mm compared to the Evora 400. Imagine combining it with Evora's sharp dynamic elements such as its limited-slip differential, Michelin Cup tires, and multi-stage stability control, and you've got a supercar in your midst.
This and the Porsche Cayman GT4 is on the same wavelength, but the Evora Sport 410 promises to be more powerful and easier to handle because of the lightweight materials used to produce it.
And although it packs less features than the 400, so that it can be lighter and more powerful, the price remained at £79,995. This is 8,000 more expensive than the Evora 400. If you want to get your hands on the 410, you have to order quickly since only 150 cars will be mass produced.


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This past Wednesday famous Las Vegas gambler Anargyros Karabourniotis (a.k.a. Archie Karas) was sentenced to three years probation in El Cajon Superio Court for cheating at gambling. Calling himself the "king of gamblers," Karabourniotis had entered a guilty plea to burglary for going in the Barona Casino in San Diego with the intention to cheat. He reportedly marked cards in the casino which allowed him to win more than $6,000.
A Greek immigrant, Karabourniotis has reportedly won and lost $40 million dollars in gambling in Las Vegas in a three-year time span. He had been arrested four times previously in Nevada on allegations of cheating at blackjack, but was never sentenced to jail. His trademark accessory is a gold and diamond pinkie ring.
In the present California case, casino surveillance cameras recorded Karabourniotis's cheating. Prior to getting bailed out, he stayed in jail for 73 days. In addition to serving probation, Karabourniotis was sentenced to pay $6,800 in restitution to the Barona Casino. For more on this story, read: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-gambler-cheat-casino-20141113-story.html

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World Book Day Singer (3/4)
On May 15, 2006 by Donncha With 0 Comments - Cork, Festivals, Grand Parade, Ireland, People, Photos, Street, Urban
Serenading a passer by. Some women loved it, others got a fit of the giggles and some ran away!
Third shot in this series of World Book Day Photos.


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A few weekends ago I was so fortunate to hang out with my most bestest online friend, Heather and meet some new ones! I hooked up with a ticket to go to SNAP! with my mom {she didn't make it…waaaa} but I went ahead- alone. Boy was I never alone the whole time I was there! I was surrounded by some awesome talented and inspiring and smart, and did I already say awesome people.
My head was full by the end –over loaded with information, new ideas, suggestions, plans, meet ups…you name it. I was on overload and loved every minute! The last woman's big convention that I went to was Sewing Summit {going without a ticket} and The Creative Connection {where I was a speaker on a panel}. This time it was all about learning, smooshing, and not stressing about what silly thing I would say in front of everyone. I can say some doozies.
While there I did learn a few things that I must share.
10 things I learned from SNAP!
1) Don't judge a gal by her cover. I met sooo many people, and was surprised at how down to earth they were. Even the ones with monster sized blogs. I never knew who I was speaking to {unless they were monster sized bloggers} until I went and looked them up. I love how they just blend in…..I am planning on doing that when I get a monster sized blog…..
2) Ask and you shall receive. Anytime you needed something, you just needed to ask. There was someone close by who could help, listen or share.
3) Don't be afraid to take notes- and lots of them! I had pencil and paper in hand the whole time. There were so many goodies said and shared that I was prepared to capture them! I didn't care that I looked like a total nerd, I took my notes everywhere.
4) Ask and you shall receive #2. I had questions and by George since I had the ears of Court and Beckie, ….and …… I was going to ask them! They were the pros and were there to share. I might have overtaken a few times with all my questions {sorry everyone} but I got was I came for and more and loved the engagement of others.
5) Everyone is afraid to start the conversation, so start one yourself. Prepare ahead of time some conversation starters just to give you an emergency start.
6) Have something different and exciting for your business card. This is the place to show it off! I went loaded with my zingers with a little sticker in the middle, and everyone loved them. They not only stood out of the crowd, they were useful! Many of our names were falling off the lanyard, so we used them to keep track of them. Brilliant if I do say so myself. 🙂
7) Sit somewhere new each time you had ate. There was breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. It would be easy to run to the table full of girls you know, but to break out of the regular mold, I headed to a new table each time. I met more people and was so glad I ventured out of my circle.
8) Make a list of those you want to meet prior and hunt them down when you get there! I didn't get to meet all on my list, but did find a few and those were great connections and I was so glad I had done a little bit of work prior to going.
9) Have fun! Relax a bit. Don't take things too seriously…go the meet ups, pajama parties, and night dance a thon. It's dark- noone can really see what goofy moves you have going on…or did they?
10) I do love attending conferences. Whether going for business or meeting up with friends I had made from other connections I love going to these things! It is a great way to recharge, reconnect and get all juiced up for all things fun and businessy! If you have an opportunity to attend one- do it. You will love yourself for it-
Thanks to all the girls I had connected with– I had a wonderful weekend all because of you.
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Lynn Etheredge – LSG Texas High School Football Coaches Show
Updated: May 30, 2016
LSG Texas High School Football Coaches Show
Chris Doelle sits down with Coach Lynn Etheredge in the newest episode of this groundbreaking series on Lone Star Gridiron. In the show, we celebrate the coaches that have made a difference in the lives of people around them.
Listen in as we discuss:
- We talk about how Lynn Etheredge got where he is today
- The stops along his career: Bay City, Luling, Tomball
- Who influenced Coach Etheredge throughout his life and career
- The most important thing he has learned while being a Texas High School Football coach
- What Texas High School Football is to Lynn Etheredge
- What goals he has now
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A 14-year-old girl accused of slapping another girl will face an assault charge.
Police say that a 13-year-old girl was slapped by another girl during a dispute while they were at a south-end shopping mall. The incident happened last Friday, Jan. 25, but police only found and arrested the suspect on Thursday.
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It is not a well-kept secret, to win games you have to have defense. No matter how prolific your offense is, they must have help. No team proved that better than Texas A&M last year, but with that said, the stars seem to be aligning for the Ags' this season. New defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter's attacking 3-4 defensive system, and the players he has to run it, looks very promising. Obviously, it all starts up front and while momentarily thin, the Aggies have a strong batch of reinforcements taking the field for the first time this August. Their performance over the next few weeks, will tell a lot about where the Aggies will find themselves on the defensive line, and as a collective defense.
On the eve of fall camp, the defensive front is fairly similar to where the Ags' were at wide receiver last season at this time, in regards to having a handful of sound veterans, and being dependent on newcomers to round out and support the position area. However, like that unit, given the candidates and early reports, one is pretty optimistic that enough guys will shake out to make a pretty salty group. Currently A&M has very strong candidates starting (RE-Eddie Brown, NT-Lucas Patterson, LE- Tony Jerod Eddie), thin but serviceable depth from current players (bright spots with Spencer Neally and Kirby Ennis). However, they will need a couple of the incoming batch of defensive lineman (of which at least two look really promising, Jonathan Mathis and Ivan Robinson), to step up to the plate in fall camp and reach the potential of what could be solid and safely deep unit. (That's not counting at least three other players who are not world-beaters but at worst serviceable off the bench.) I honestly believe this group is going to end up being very solid this season and though currently uncertain, depth won't be as much an issue as many tend to think.
In this piece, we'll take a close look at who the Aggies will be counting on to lay the groundwork up front, for the success of a defense that looks to reawaken as a defensive power, and one that needs to step up and compliment the offense (to a reasonable extent) and do it's part in A&M Football's return to prominence. Please keep in mind as you read this that while they players are listed positionaly where they are entering camp, this staff is not hesitant to move players around there will likely be a lot of fluidity along the line during camp.
Nose Tackle
A year ago, Lucas Patterson spent most of his fall camp, in a well-documented experiment on the other side of the ball at left tackle. When it didn't pan out, he was moved back to defensive tackle and never missed a beat, immediately locking down his spot (starting all 13 games for the Ags', making 23 tackles -13 solo, with one TFL and a recovered fumble). This spring he began at strong end, before moving to nose tackle about a week into drills, and instantly excelled. The young man has always been a steady contributor, but he was quite honestly one of the best out there this spring. He found his natural spot at NT, and dominated there, consistently disrupting the run game and getting to the quarterback as well, garnering daily praise from coaches and teammates. Patterson is a very solid plug in the trenches, bringing a healthy combination of power and nastiness, to complement his athleticism and tenacious-motor. He will be a great run stopper, effective in opening pass rushing lanes, and he'll be able to slip through to the backfield and get to the quarterback on occasion as well.
In a move for more depth options, promising offensive lineman, Rhontae Scales was moved to defensive line. I initially wasn't sure about the switch, but the more I think about it, I can really see it working out. Scales is mammoth, and has excellent agility and quickness for his size. Though he's surprisingly nimble and light on his feet, once he gets going, he's had issues in getting off the snap on offense. The plus is that may have been an issue of information overload, and his concerns and assignments will be much simpler at nose tackle, allowing the young man a strong chance here. If so, he'll be a great run-plugger and should open up nice pass rushing lanes. He definitely has the athletic ability, and quickness to slide off defenders and break into the backfield, as well as the strength to occupy and potentially overcome blockers. If Scales proves coachable, and can get off the ball, he could excel here eventually. That said, Rhontae will also have to learn the finer points, like hand technique, and playing with good pad level and leverage. If he can get a grasp on it, he could be a good one down the line, and a capable backup for now, if not he may soon find himself back on the offensive line bolstering the depth there.
Andrew Wolridge was moved from linebacker to a situational role at defensive tackle last season as an interior pass rushing specialist. He has good burst, pad level, leg drive and motor to follow, but a lot of that is cancelled, because of his short reach limiting his handwork. He initially was getting a look at FB this off-season, but the latest news is that he is back on the DL adding to NT depth. Wolridge got his share of reps with the first team, and had a solid showing this spring. Andrew has good moves, has put on some good weight and plays with a strong motor. He's not going to rack up a lot of sacks, but he is slippery enough to break into the backfield periodically, and the hard hitter is capable against the run as well. Coach Sherman stated in April, that he was close to securing the second team job. He may lose that status if Eddie Brown or Jonathan Mathis move to nose (or if Rhontae Scales proves one of the August surprises) but for now it appears he is the primary second option off the bench (despite what the depth chart says, he's the only relatively proven one listed behind Patterson) and he's up to the task. While limited in his ability to shed blockers, he has added a lot of good weight, has great lower body strength, and can definitely fill the role up front primarily needed by this defense (opening pass rushing lanes).
Brandon Jackson is an interior defensive lineman from Shreveport, Louisiana. This highly sought after young man also received offers from Tennessee, LSU, Arkansas and Alabama. Jackson fires off the ball, maintains great balance, and technique in getting off blocks, and is strong against the run. He's apparently lost a lot of weight (down from 290 to about 250) so it's likely, until the strength and condition puts good weight on him, he may flip spots with fellow newcomer and mammoth Jonathan Mathis (who seems more a fit at nose but is currently listed as an end) as Jackson also has some experience playing off the edge. Another potential candidate, is Navasota native Jarvis Harrison. He is a 2010 signee, not talked about much, but checks in at an enormous 6-4, 330 pounds and if not given a look on the offensive line first, will likely be at nose tackle.
Left Defensive End
Tony Jerod-Eddie, like Eddie Brown, will enter his third season on campus as a junior in the fall of 2010. Following a year on campus TJE (as he's often referred to in order to avoid confusion with his Eddie counterpart) added a lot of size, strength, and established himself in the starting rotation that spring. He carried that into the 2009 season and started the first five games, then dislocated his left elbow and the job went to the talented and surging Brown. In the course of those five early starts and the other eight games as a vital backing DT, he earned 23 tackles (7 solo, 2 tackles for loss, including one sack for nine yards), one batted ball, a fumble recovery and a blocked kick. The enormous youngster is a solid run stuffer, and his footwork and athleticism aid him well in pressuring opposing quarterbacks. He has a good initial burst, and a requisite on field mean streak. His ability to step in and contribute as a true freshman, as well as his continued development to date is a testament to both his work ethic and talent. He is quick off the ball but his surge was really limited last year with that weakened elbow (effective hand technique can be just as important as leg drive and he was still effective but obviously hindered last season). TJE also has a knack for reading quarterbacks and batting down balls at the line of scrimmage. Tony didn't have a spectacular camp, but did a nice job, and appears to have earned the starting job at the left rush end spot, with Eddie Brown now listed as starter on the opposite edge. Now healthy he has the potential to be a playmaker off the edge but needs to keep his motor going non-stop every play, if he wants to get there.
Highly touted Stephen Barrera finds himself back home on the defensive line heading into the 2010 season. The young Aggie legacy was projected to play on the offensive line and was given a big push to do just that last season. Filling A&M's gaping hole at left tackle was asking a lot of the freshman, who's previous experience was primarily on defense, and while he showed promise, he wasn't quite up to the task that soon. A very disruptive force in high school, Barrera now works to get his defensive game on par with division one football, and he has the physical attributes, intelligence, and work ethic to do just that. He is quick off the ball, has a great reach, uses his hands well, and plays with excellent balance and footwork. Stephen has relatively good speed, arrived with excellent size and strength a year ago, and has only added to and refined that. He was force fed this spring to come on line quickly, so he should be an interesting one to follow this August, as he looks to give the Aggies quality depth at the moment and lay the groundwork for himself to take over here in the near future.
Looking to reassert himself in the fray after missing spring is Kirby Ennis. A disruptive defensive lineman in high school, he looked promising as a true freshman last season (in on 13 tackles in 12 games as a backup) before injuring his knee against Georgia. Now coming off of surgery and having filled out significantly (up to about 280 now), Ennis will push depth at either end spot. He has a good frame, footwork, hand technique, and is an athletic big man who was moved to DT from DE last off-season in a move to find a more disruptive pass rusher on the interior. Now back on the edge, with a valuable year of experience as a true freshman under his belt, and much more physically imposing, Ennis's return will immediately shore up the depth on his side of the line along with Barrera.
Another player who will be duking it out for a backup role will be Michael Ebbitt who went from being just "a body" to having an impressive showing in spring camp, and establishing some footing for himself on the depth chart. The California native is a hard worker, has good size and strength, and uses power and good hand technique in coming off the edge. Gavin Stansbury is a member of the promising Louisiana defensive line trio A&M landed in 2010. The young man has a great potential, a good frame, and while he has put on some good weight, will likely red-shirt as he fills out and learns the ropes. The disruptive young lineman fires off the ball, and plays with good pad level and leverage. He is good against the run, possesses a nice set of pass rush moves, and he has nice speed to continue his pursuit in the backfield. Stansbury's contribution will likely be at least a year away, but like all promising newcomers at a position of need, he'll be well worth following this August. After his second try at tight end, K.J. Williams found himself at DE last August. He's a very athletic, rangy body but has yet to find a position or a niche. He has good speed and quickness but his lack of bottom heaviness is a hindrance. He looked to be much more physically stout in the spring game, but the junior he still has a ways to go in his development to be an every down 3-4 end.
Right Defensive End
Eddie Brown returns from a post-season injury that kept him out of spring, as he enters his third season on campus and on the field in 2010. Last fall fans witnessed him approach his stride as he wrested the job from Tony Jerod-Eddie at about the midway point of the season, starting the last eight games and racking up 33 tackles (23 unassisted, including 7 tackles for a loss of 40 yards, 4 sacks-32 yards), and now that coaches have wisely decided to put him beside Lucas Patterson (rather than sharing reps at NT). The move gives A&M three big, high quality starters along the defensive front. He is very quick off the ball and follows it up with a great combination of speed and size (at 288 Brown was clocked at an amazing 4.79. . . he's now up to 295) and like any successful defensive tackle, the requisite motor that doesn't quit. Now healthy, and chomping at the bit to get back to work this August, Brown looks to take the next steps towards reaching his potential and being a truly disruptive force up front for the Aggies'. With his wealth of experience kicking in, look for some big on-field growth from this hard working Aggie in 2010.
Coach Sherman and his staff did a fine job of, not only signing much needed reinforcements, but infusing another level of talent in the defensive trenches with the 2010 class of recruits. Enter Jonathan Mathis, a four-star defensive lineman, from a highly-successful, JUCO National Champion- Blinn College program. Mathis is massive, strong and quick. He has a great knack for block shedding and or pushing his way to the ball. While he's the first to admit that his pass rushing needs work, he is a beast in run support and will be likewise apt in opening pass rush lanes. The young man is also very versatile, which is a very nice asset for him and a team that is in need of quality depth across the line. Due to the hard-workers anticipated readiness (physically and mentally), he actually is listed as the second option on the right edge, ahead of Spencer Nealy. It is impressive the coaches think that much of him at the moment, but he'll definitely have a chore to stay in front of the talented sophomore. As mentioned, it's also very possible that the big man soon slides over to back Lucas Patterson at the nose.
Following a relatively quiet but very promising freshman year in which Spencer Nealy played in all 13 games, and had 19 tackles (11 solo, three of those for loss, including one sack for a 12 yard loss) backing Matt Moss. The potential-playmaker, followed that with a great spring and is set to have a big career for the Aggies'. From early in the 2009 fall camp, it was obvious observing him that he's got great physical tools, including a tremendous burst off the ball, sound technique and hand placement, intensity and motor, and a great football IQ , which he came by honestly. I had a conversation with Coach Sherman about him early last season and he mentioned, that in addition to his physical attributes and technique, he is also a very heady ball player, just like his old man (former San Antonio Spur Ed Nealy). He has been behind the eight ball with his size early on but despite that, he played a lot as a true freshman and does nothing less than consistently make plays. He is up to 270 now, and his production off the edge is going to be very good, as he gives a nice change of pace to bull rushing Eddie Brown.
Yet another highly talented Louisiana defensive line product in A&M's 2010 class is Ivan Robinson. He could well grow into the nose spot down the line but for now is perfect as a 3-4 defensive end, and that's where coaches want him for now, given his ridiculous speed per size (260, runs a 4.7, ran a leg his high schools track relay, teammates consider him the fastest lineman on campus, and actually runs conditioning drills with the receivers). Ivan fires off the ball, has great power, a non stop motor, and uses his aforementioned speed very well in pursuit. Extremely intense on and off the field, he was also an extremely disruptive defender racking up 96 tackles as a Junior (10 TFL) and 94 as a Senior (21 TFL, 9 sacks). Robinson has a great reach and uses his hands well but needs to work on his consistent pad level (staying low and playing with leverage). That said the freshman should be a good one, and has a chance to be an immediate disruptive force and asset for the Aggie defense.
A pleasant summer surprise was news that Ben Bass got his academics together and was back on the team. A highly heralded down lineman (who's offer list included OU, Nebraska, Arkansas), Ben's athleticism had A&M coaches move him around a bit from OL, to TE in 2008, before finding his best spot on the defensive line in the spring of 2009. He was doing well there before grades forced him off track. He is big, physical, quick, has good speed, and is a perfect defensive end in the 3-4. The jury is out in regards to what kind of shape he is in currently, but I'm optimistic as he took the challenge to get his grades in order, staying in town to do so at Blinn. I'm very proud of him for taking care of that, and it's good to have the talented young man back on the squad.
Defensive Line Overall
As I said in my spring preview, it is important to realize that this isn't going to be a group of disruptive pass rushers, every down. There are no Nadamukong Suh-playmaking types, but honestly with most teams, there rarely are. However, they are very capable and tenacious linemen, with nonstop motors, doing grunt trench-work, occupying blockers and opening up the myriad of pass rushing lanes, that DeRuyter's highly disruptive system thrives on. That's not to say they won't be able to slip through to the backfield from time to time and get a few sacks and TFL's for themselves (especially with a difference maker like Von Miller being moved around, drawing double teams and opening windows of opportunity in those created mismatches). Rest assured though, they will be a very effective unit against the pass, and they will also be stout enough run-pluggers, at least to the extent that the pass happy Big XII dictates. Provided that depth works out, and judging by the above candidates it looks sound, this group should set up this defense very well in 2010.
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Re: The ULTIMATE ultimate guide to fixing your NAT[ Edited ]
Re: The ULTIMATE ultimate guide to fixing your NAT
Thanks a lot for the post and information. I have struggled with this for some time. I still have a problem, I think. I suspect that at some point my router was configured incorrectly and perhaps you can help me with this. My router is a Dlink. I have a speedstream DSL modem. The default gateway seems to be the modem not the router. Is this ok or does it need to be corrected? Should I disable the Dhcp server on the modem and allow the router do this? As things stand both the router and the modem are configured as DHCP servers. Thanks again for any info you can pass along.
Re: The ULTIMATE ultimate guide to fixing your NAT[ Edited ]
I have a Motorola NVG510 ADSL2+ modem/router and can't seem to fix UPnP not available.
UDP Port
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TCP Port
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Both protocol Ports
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are forwarded to the PS3 static IP.
I reset the modem after the changes to ensure they were active and confirmed via the PC.
The Network connection test passes all except UPnP "Not Available"
Not sure how next to proceed.
Re: The ULTIMATE ultimate guide to fixing your NAT
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I understand this is an ancient post but do you know if this is possible for MULTIPLE PS3s???
I currently have 3 PS3s and 2 Vitas which all show NAT Type 3. Do you have any suggestions?
Belkin N150
Verify your Belkin is current with its firmware.
Don't use port forwarding.
The two configurations that I would try would be
1: DMZ one of the PS3s and utilized UPnP for the other two.
2: Utilize UPnP on all 3.
I don't know anything about the Belkin firmware but if it is newer and the firmware is current UPnP should work.
Another issue that most do not realize is that their ISP installed a Modem/Router all in one. Then you have your router behind that. If that is the case you need to either access the ISP modem/router and put it in to Bridge mode or call your ISP and have them do this.
The same holds true for any DSL connections. With DSL, if possible, you want your Router to do handle the login credentials (PPPoE) so that the DSL modem acts as a modem and not a firewall. I know some ISPs do not allow this but you can try.
The reason this needs to be done is that the ISP firewall is blocking ports even though your router is letting them through they are not getting to your router. Bridge mode will turn off their firewall and basically make your router the frontline.
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Re: The ULTIMATE ultimate guide to fixing your NAT
I did a quick draw up to show the difference.
The top half shows what could be the setup if you have the ISP modem/router which a lot of ISPs are installing now. Their device acts as the firewall and blocks ports. That device is given the WAN IP address, your address on the internet, from the ISP.
If you change that device to Bridge Mode it will turn off the firewall and basically be a converter, from Coax (cable) to Ethernet and now your router will be the firewall and it will recieve the WAN IP address from the ISP. Now your your port forwarding/DMZ/UPnP will work.
With DSL you have to do this as well. DSL requires authentication for connection, PPPoE. Most routers handle this process, I know some don't handle different versions of DSL so this isn't going to help, but if you put your DSL modem in to bridge and setup your router to handle the authentication this will solve the issue as well.
I am trying to think of an easy way to describe this but I cannot think of any real world concepts that would help off of the top of my head.
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hi is there anywy that you can help me
my default gateway is the same as dns and there is only 1 dns
and its also the same as dchp ?
what do i do and also i have a netgear router
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Got a problem......
1) what you mean by first 2 DNS Server
2)When I put my ip address in the search bar ( Google chrome ) , it shows the page but suddenly remove from it . I using TP-Link .
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Lessons LearnedMature
Bruno and his petty little "gang" learned an important lesson that night; mob bosses are not to be fucked with, lest your wish is to end up on the receiving end of a lead pipe.
It was surprisingly quiet that night in the streets of New York City. No police sirens blaring, no car horns honking, no shuffling of feet as people go about their daily routines. Just the ambient sounds of the occasional car passing by or a raccoon rummaging through a garbage can.
All was even quieter in the alleyway as I walked along the cracked cement, taking in the sight of red brick walls dotted with the odd poster; cinema, Broadway, military recruitment, all the usual bullshit.
Waiting for me at the end of the alleyway was Mickey, a short man wearing the typical 1940s garb; suit, tie, hat and coat. As he puffed away at a cigarette, he kept his eyes fixed on me, watching me intently as I approached him.
"Frank," he said, greeting me warmly. "Good to see you pulled through."
"I got what the boss wanted," I said, holding up to him the briefcase I had been carrying. Mickey casually took the briefcase and opened it up, examining the bundle of cash inside.
"This all of it?" he said, gesturing towards the briefcase. Rather than being neatly stacked in an even pattern, there were voids where it looked like bills should have been.
"That's all that was in it, I'm afraid," I said. "Not sure if one of Bruno's boys pocketed some for himself or what, but that's most of it." Mickey shrugged.
"It'll do," he said, closing the briefcase. "I take it you gave Bruno's boys what for, eh?"
"Oh, I did," I said. "Took them out one by one with a lead pipe, and once I got to Bruno, I broke his knees, warned him not to fuck with us again." Mickey laughed lightly.
"Ah, a classic, that one," he said. "Yeah, the boss will be real happy with you, Frank."
"Always gotta keep the boss happy," I said.
"Hey, the wife first, eh?" he said, chuckling. I laughed with him and agreed. "See you around."
"So long," I said, and Mickey turned around to leave the alley and walk home. I did the same, going in the opposite direction. Nervously, my left hand fumbled around in my pocket, gripping tightly when it found the two stacks of bills I had taken from the briefcase. Some of the cash was missing already, but I figured Mickey wouldn't notice.
No harm in it, I thought, trying to convince myself, though unable to crush the light sense of anxiety I unwillingly held onto. Trying not to think about it, I continued walking home, hoping to get a good night's rest.
New York City was back to its usual hustle and bustle the next day. It was noon, and I sat at a corner booth in a local diner, flipping through the newspaper. I noticed the waitress approach in the corner of my vision.
"Fresh coffee, Mr. Nitti?" she asked.
"Please," I said. She complied, re-filling my cup with the steaming hot black liquid. "Thank you, Betty." She turned away and went back to work, tossing a quick smile at me as she did so.
The bell at the front rang as a customer walked in. I quickly glanced upward, then went back to my paper, but looked up again when I noticed it was Mickey. Scanning the diner, he quickly noticed me, then walked over and sat opposite me in the booth.
"Frank," he said. "How goes it today?"
"Ah, not too bad," I said.
"Anything interesting in the news today?"
"Let's see…" I said, scanning the headlines. "Meh, just the regular bullshit. Speech by Truman, Uncle Joe is plotting, three minutes to midnight, blah blah blah."
"Hehe, doesn't amuse you, does it Frank? You ain't paranoid like everyone else?"
"Not in the slightest," I responded with a blank look on my face.
"You're not even concerned it might lead to war? That's what everyone's worried about. And the last thing we need is another world war."
"Look, if the reds do attack us, which they won't, I'll be waiting for them," I said.
"I thought I heard that Churchill said something about attacking the reds?"
"Yeah, he wanted to invade the USSR using re-armed German troops. Dumbass." Mickey had a look of surprised amusement on his face.
"Oh, yeah," he said. "'Cause that wouldn't go over like a fuckin' lead balloon." I ignored the cliché.
"Especially after the Germans got their asses handed to them by the reds the first time.
"Damn, you really know what's goin' on out there, Frank," he said, looking impressed.
"That I do," I said, folding up the newspaper and putting it down on the table. "Anyhow, is there something you wanted to talk about?" I asked as I lit a cigarette.
"There is, actually," he said, shifting in his seat. "Come with me, we'll talk about it on the way." I nodded in acknowledgement, motioning Betty over and asking her for the bill. After paying, I put on my coat, and Mickey and I walked outside into the bright, sunny day.
A car parked on the side of the street was waiting for us.
"Get in the back," said Mickey. I complied, opening up the back door of the car and stepping inside. Two other men were already in the car, one in the front passenger seat, one in the back. Mickey sat down in the driver's seat and started the car, easing into the street and cruising along with the rest of the traffic.
For a few minutes, I sat looking out the window, casually observing the common sights of the city; people, cars, buildings, streetlights. Suddenly it occurred to me that Mickey had been silent since we entered the car. Before I could finish the thought and ask him about it, however, the man sitting next to me tapped me on my shoulder. When I turned to face him, I saw his fist coming toward me, and it connected with my face. Disoriented from the blow, there was little I could do to resist as he grabbed my wrists, and I felt a rag being pressed against my face. I panicked when I recognized the sweet scent of ether, trying not to breathe it in, but then slowly and unwillingly calmed down as the chemical inhibited my senses. My vision faded, my hearing went hollow, and soon enough, everything went dark.
"Wake up, Frankie," a hollow voice said to me, as if miles away. Slowly, I regained my senses, to the point where I could recognize that I was sitting in a chair, hands cuffed behind my back. Mickey was standing in front of me, looking more menacing than I had ever remembered him.
"Wake up, Frank," he repeated as he threw a punch at my face. I was again alert, and looked around to see that we were in a dark room lit by a single light bulb, possibly in a basement.
"We know what you've been doing, Frank," he said to me, bringing his face down until it was inches away from mine.
"Doing what?" I asked, trying to play dumb. It was a bad move.
"Don't gimme that shit!" he said, throwing another punch, this time at my gut. "We know you've been takin' cuts for yourself on the side."
"I don't…." I began, but Mickey cut me off.
"Don't deny it," he said in an angry tone. "We know you've been doing it, and you're gonna stop, you got it?" I didn't respond.
"Got it?!" he asked, grabbing me by the hair. I winced in pain.
"Alright alright!" I said. "Yeah, I got it, it won't happen again!"
"You're also gonna pay us a grand in compensation.Got it?"
"Good," he said, letting go of me. "Glad to see we could come to an understanding." Mickey nodded, and I heard footsteps approaching from behind. The clicking of a key turning in a lock could be heard as the handcuffs were taken off my wrists. I immediately brought my hands forward.
"Now let's go," said Mickey, patting me on the shoulder. Reluctantly, I stood up, following him out of the basement. After walking out of the building and onto the street, Mickey turned to me.
"I hated to do that, Frank," he said. "But it was the boss's orders, and you know the rules." I nodded in understanding. "I'll see you around." He turned away and walked off. I hailed a taxi and went home, collapsing onto my couch when I got there, glad the ordeal was over, swearing I would never break the rules like that again.


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Only the cool breeze breaks the flow of the waters which rears up along the coast like a striking cobra. In the distance the water foams and an arrow shape is seen cutting through the surface. Slowly a ghostly image appears of a ship that mingles with the fog. It appears to be great with ripped sails that feels the soft tendrils of the fog and disappears into nothingness.
On the deck the people work tirelessly, without pause, without hesitation, without break. None can see them working, only a chosen few, and they are not in this realm, they are not in any realm for they are in the past.
"Work dog, I'm not paying you to break, in fact I'm not payin' you at all!"
The Captain struck my face and I fell into my bucket which tumbled across the deck on the floor causing another pirate to slip over the rails and into the water below.
"Look what you gone an' done now fool!" he grabbed my shoulder and threw me into the quarters, "get out of my sight," he growled dangerously.
I moved to my quarters and picked up my sword, slicing holes in the wood in anger. I worked up a sweat and kept going.
"I'm no fool," I looked out of the porthole and in the distaqnce, on the coast of this new world we had briefly entered, I saw a boy staring at us, "I'm no fool!"


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S&P: Average Corporate Credit Rating at 15-Year Low
When any metric related to credit looks worse now than it did in 2009, in the midst of the financial crisis, investors should sit up and take notice.
Consider this one: Standard & Poor's reported Thursday that the average corporate credit rating is double-B, two notches below investment grade. That's near a 15-year low.
More ominous -- S&P sees this as a sign that defaults could spike and the corporate credit cycle has peaked.
Given easier lending conditions since the financial crisis, companies with weaker credit ratings have been able to borrow more -- the main reason the average has fallen.
S&P credit analyst Jacob Crooks explains:
Until recently, investors were willing to accept the heightened risks associated with speculative-grade (rated 'BB+' and lower) debt in return for higher yields. However, the residual hangover from years of lenient credit may become painful for lower-quality issuers, especially when lenders become more selective and discerning.
Downgrades associated with the bear market in energy and commodities sectors are another reason for the low average rating.
It's not likely to get better soon. The number of companies on negative rating watch is likely to remain elevated through this year, says credit analyst David Tesher.
The report offers this grim assessment of what the coming months may hold for credit:
Lower-quality speculative-grade issuers seeking refinancing or new financing will likely face more onerous terms, conditions, and funding challenges, especially in a more nominalized credit environment. A recalibrated, smaller, and more conservative lending environment, where restricted capital market access will enable lenders to better dictate terms and conditions, could prompt liquidity challenges, accelerate downgrades, and ultimately lead to a spike in defaults.


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Michal Jaegermann fixed an issue, where glib caused compilation errors. This does not happen with every glib version (I'm using 2.19.4svn - it's not appearing here), but for everyone here's a fixed release. This change is already commited in svn.
get it from the usual place: https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=32


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I don't grow too many vining aroids, especially the larger ones, but it's
due to lack of space and not any dislike of the plants. I do have a few
that I couldn't resist, mostly courtesy of Tom and Petra.
But Phil Mueller routinely ignored me when I complained that I didn't live
in New Orleans (USDA zone 9? maybe 10?) and didn't have much greenhouse
space, and sent me all sorts of things with complete disregard for such
One is a pot labeled only "Philo. coenolescense" (or something close to
that). It does look like a philodendron and has been snaking its way
across a shelf for some years now. The upper leaf has a remakable silver
coloration, enhanced by the surface being smooth and shiny.
I took a stroll through the Tropicos database at MoBot today and didn't
find anything close to this name. (A web search on 'coenolescense' also
turned up no hits.) Does this ring a bell with anyone?
I can take some digital pictures to send to the ID center, but I thought
I'd ask first as there's a good chance Phil got the plant from someone on
this list.
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The Girl with the Forgettable Face
It is 1793, and the French Revolution threatens to rip both France and England apart. A desperate young woman flees France after her father is shot dead. His last words to her are 'find Le Noir et Le Blanc'. And so it is that Juliet Winters finds herself thrust into Victorian London on a mad chase to find a secret organisation, avenge her father, and stop the Revolution before it's too late...
It was just another day in the City.
The quick percussion of horses drawing carriages; the staccato rhythm of shoes on cobbles; the muffled yells of angry men, their money slipped from their pockets by wily fingers; the clangs of St Paul as her bells announced the hour; these all made up the song of London, her very heartbeat. And it was all these things that made it a normal day.
But it wasn't.
The girl was walking with purpose in her step and determination in her eye. This alone was enough to make her stand out from the usual crowd of young women, but the fact that she was unchaperoned made her all the more unconventional.
She was young, roughly twenty, maybe younger, and, although she was not unattractive, she had the kind of face that is easy to forget - long, dark brown hair, an oval face, a few freckles, average nose and eyebrows... all the things that would normally make such a person unique were missing - even her name, Juliet Winters, was not one that stuck in the mind.
Indeed, she would have been quite forgettable, were it not for two things: her eyes and her countenance.
She stood tall and bold, especially in the company of men, for she always felt they were looking down on her, which, indeed, they often were. Women were regarded as mindless playthings, to be enjoyed and then thrown away. Women with brains behind their glass eyes were regarded as unnatural.
Juliet's own eyes were grey-green and fiercely intelligent, full of depth and thought that was, as her uncle put it, 'not becoming in a woman'. According to her uncle, she was also 'too tall', 'pampered,' and 'impudent'. These were just a few of the choicest insults he chose to hurl at her under the pretense of being a caring uncle.
It was this uncle that she was on her way to see. Mr Richard Tuckers, older brother of Juliet's late mother, was a successful businessman with a wife and three children - two handsome young sons and a charming daughter - and connections that most men would kill for. He was, in short, the envy of many men, and many more had their eyes on his daughter, Charlotte.
Mr Tuckers was Juliet's last living male relative, her father having died two months previously when they had fled from France at the beginning of the Revolution. She had spent one of those months in Bristol, trying to organise her affairs, and the other travelling when she had finally been summoned to London by her uncle.
It was this seemingly normal fact that stopped this perfectly ordinary London day from being just that - perfectly ordinary.
The door was big and black, with marble stairs leading up to it, an enormous gold knocker (which was only for show, since there was also a bell pull), and a brass plaque polished to perfection so that it shone like the sun and made it impossible to read the words engraved on it. They did in fact say: mr r tuckers and mr j bradley of tuckers and bradley, lawyers
It was, in short, an imposing entrance to an imposing house owned by an imposing man.
Juliet took a deep breath, stepped quickly to the front door and rang the bell. She had no idea if it had actually rung, as there was no noise she could detect. What if she hadn't pulled it hard enough? Perhaps it would be better to ring again, just in case... Although that might seem rude, and she didn't want to get off on the wrong foot with her uncle now that she was at his mercy...
This particular position was one she hated. Juliet knew that Tuckers had never liked her - he was always comparing her to his daughter, Charlotte. These were always unfavourable comparisons.
Juliet shook her head to rid herself of these thoughts. She would see Charlotte herself soon enough, and her two brothers, Horatio and Marcellus. Where were the servants? Surely the door should have been opened by now. If Juliet waited any longer, she would loose her nerve, and not enter the house at all.
Quickly, she reached up to the bell pull again, and gave it a sharp tug. This time she heard it very faintly through the thick walls of the house.
Juliet jumped. A sour-looking man, the butler, was standing with the door half open behind him. He must have been standing there all along, Juliet realised, the colour rising in her face.
'Excuse me,' she began, trying to pull together some of her self-composure. 'My name is Elizabeth Juliet Winters. I'm here to see my uncle, Mr Richard Tuckers.'
'Of course,' said the butler smoothly. 'You are expected. Please follow me.'
Juliet stepped into the large entrance hall. The floor was marble, with mahogany furniture and a cavernous ceiling that gave the room an echo-ey quality.
'Mr Tuckers is seeing a client at the moment, Miss, but perhaps you might wait to see him in the drawing room,' said the butler stonily.
Juliet made no comment as she followed him through a door and into a smaller, more private room. There were a few soft chairs and a grand piano, not to mention the walls lined with books. The stuffed head of a deer hung above the mantelpiece, and stuffed birds sat on the bookshelves. The room was silent apart from the regular ticking of the grandfather clock in the corner. It's face was made of mother-of-pearl overlaid with some gold-coloured metal in snaking designs and patterns like the twisting roots of trees.
'Ah, Elizabeth.'
Juliet jumped and turned round guiltily, to see her uncle standing in the doorway.
Richard Tuckers stood tall and imposing, rather rotund, perfectly comfortable with his appearance and with an air of power and control about him. He smiled slightly, but it didn't reach his eyes, and Juliet knew he regarded her as an inconvenience.
'Please,' he said, 'sit down.'
Juliet sank gratefully into a chair, her legs shaking slightly.
'Well,' said Tuckers. 'Here you are, in London. I'm sure we can come to an arrangement that is beneficial to all parties concerned.' Then, without waiting for a reply, he continued: 'I have contacted my cousin, a Miss Amelia Hamilton. She lives not far from here, and would be delighted to entertain you until a... ah... alternative arrangement can be arranged. Would that suit?'
'Thank you, Uncle, you are most kind,' Juliet said quietly, inwardly shaking with rage. How dare he treat her like this? He hadn't even greeted her, there had been no mention of her father's death, or their horrific flight from France...
'Here is Miss Hamilton's card,' Tuckers continued, pulling a small rectangle of card from his pocket and thrusting it unceremoniously at his niece. Printed on it, in flowing letters, were the words:
Ms Amelia Hamilton
24 Lightgate Lane
'Thank you, Uncle,' said Juliet again.
'And come to dinner,' Tuckers said abruptly.
Juliet was taken aback. 'I beg your pardon?'
'On Tuesday. Please allow us to entertain you to dinner. Miss Hamilton also, if she wishes.' He frowned. 'I trust you have no alternative arrangements?'
'N-no... I mean...'
'Jolly good.'
24 Lightgate Lane was a small, prim little house with lace curtains and a perfectly tidy garden. It seemed to fit exactly with Juliet's preconception of Ms Hamilton as a prim old lady, probably smelling musty and of cats, and definitely not disposed towards free-thinking young women like Juliet.
And so it was that Juliet came to have her heart in her mouth as she stepped nervously up to the front door and knocked.
The door was opened a few seconds later by a maid, who looked Juliet up and down before rudely saying: 'what?'
Juliet, taken aback, took a few moments to answer. 'I... My name is Elizabeth Juliet Winters. My uncle, Richard Tuckers, said I might visit Ms Hamilton...?'
The maid scowled slightly, and, without saying something, closed the door in Juliet's face. A few minutes later, the door was opened again, and the maid said: 'you'd better come in, then.'
Juliet followed the maid into a hallway, and finally into a small, neat, tidy drawing room, with a small hearth and two comfortable looking green-upholstered chairs. On one of these chairs sat a woman.
'Oh, Tuckers said I should expect you,' the woman said in a voice devoid of any emotion, standing up and facing Juliet. 'Bring tea, Ruth.'
The maid, Ruth, scowled again, and left.
'You must excuse Ruth. Well, sit down, girl! Don't stand around all day.'
Inwardly, Juliet quaked, but she sat, straight-backed, on the green chair opposite Ms Hamilton.
For a few moments she studied the woman she was to live with. Ms Hamilton was slightly shorter than Juliet herself, but what she lacked in size, she made up for in age. She must have been nearly five and fifty - she had a stern, wrinkled face, silvery grey hair and harsh, penetrating, judgmental grey eyes. She was dressed strictly in a black dress, horribly old-fashioned, and made of tight, shiny silk that no-one dressed in nowadays. Not that Juliet followed fashion.
During this time, Amelia Hamilton had also been studying Juliet with her quick eyes that missed nothing. They were only interrupted when Ruth entered, scowling, as ever, with a tray. She unceremoniously placed a cup of tea in front of each of the women, and stomped out.
'So, you are the daughter of my cousin's renegade sister?'
Juliet's fists tightened in her lap. How dare this woman just judge her family like this?
'Tuckers barely ever mentioned his sister Amanda, or her family. All I know is that she married a Frenchman, Jean-Louis, and had a daughter. So your father is dead? No surprise. They all deserve what's coming to them, those froggies. They're all the same - arrogant, pompous and not to be trusted.'
Juliet leapt to her feet. 'How dare you? How can you just sit there and speak to me like this? I'm leaving - I can't stay another minute in here with you!'
'Where will you go?' Ms Hamilton asked cooly.
'I don't know! Anywhere is better than here!'
'Don't be ridiculous, girl. You'll end up on the streets. Your uncle will do nothing more for you - you know this. Sit back down and finish your tea.'
Juliet glared into those steely grey eyes. Ms Hamilton smiled quite suddenly. It was the smile of someone who knows they've won the argument.
'So. Elizabeth? I can't believe you wish to be called by your full name. Not a strong girl like you.'
'Ah, your second name. I should have known. Well, then, Juliet. I admire your character. Perhaps too hot a temper - you'll have to be careful - but that can be changed. No, I genuinely admire you. Now, please, sit back down, and tell me what I can do for you.'


text: Suicide Prevention Developed by: Education, Training, and Dissemination core of the VISN 2 Center of Excellence Canandaigua VA Medical Center Center of Excellence, Bldg. 3 400 Fort Hill Avenue Canandaigua, NY 14424 1 Suicide Prevention Introduction Objectives: The scope and importance of suicide prevention The negative impact of myths and misinformation How to identify a person at risk-signs symptoms How to effectively communicate with a suicidal person How to gain information to help the person How to refer a person for evaluation and treatment 2 Suicide Prevention Brief overview Suicide in the U.S. 13.5 % of all Americans reported a history of suicidal ideation or thinking 3.9 % actually made a suicide plan that included a definite time, place and method 4.6 % reported actual suicide attempts 50 % of those who attempted suicide made a "serious" attempt 3 Suicide Prevention Brief overview Suicide in the veteran population Male veterans are twice as likely as civilians of either gender to commit suicide 1000 suicides occur per year among veterans receiving VA care 5000 suicides occur per year among all living veterans 4 Suicide Prevention Brief overview What do the statistics mean? Veterans may be at higher risk for suicide. We need to do more to reduce risk. Suicides are preventable in most cases. 5 Suicide Prevention Program approaches VA National Initiatives Research Best practices in identification and treatment Educating employees at every level Partnering with community based organizations and the armed forces Veterans Suicide Hotline 6 Suicide Prevention Myths and Misinformation Myth: Asking about suicide will plant the idea in a person's head. Reality: Asking a person about suicide does not create suicidal thoughts any more than asking about chest pain causes angina. The act of asking the question simply gives the person permission to talk about his or her thoughts or feelings. 7 Suicide Prevention Myths and Misinformation Myth: There are talkers and there are doers. Reality: Most people who die by suicide have communicated some intent. 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"No Harm" or "No Suicide" contracts have been shown to be ineffective from a clinical and management perspective. A person experiencing suicidal ideation or intent must be taken seriously and referred to a clinical provider who can further evaluate their condition and provide treatment as appropriate. 10 Suicide Prevention Operation S.A.V.E. Operation S. A. V. E. will help you act with care and compassion if you encounter a person who is suicidal. The acronym "SAVE" summarizes the steps needed totake an active and valuable role in suicide prevention. Signs of suicidal thinking Ask questions Validate the person's experience 11 Suicide Prevention Operation S.A.V.E. Importance of identification Suicidal individuals are not always easy to identify. There is no single profile to guide recognition. There are a number of warning signs and symptoms. Some of the signs of suicidality are obvious, but others are not. Signs and symptoms do not always mean the person is suicidal but: When you recognize signs, it is important to ask the person how they are doing because they may mean that they are in trouble. 12 Suicide Prevention Signs of suicidal thinking Signs and Symptoms: Threatening to hurt or kill self Looking for ways to kill self Seeking access to pills, weapons or other means Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide Hopelessness Rage, anger Seeking revenge Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities 13 Suicide Prevention Signs of suicidal thinking Feeling trapped Increasing drug or alcohol abuse Withdrawing from friends, family and society Anxiety, agitation Dramatic changes in mood No reason for living, no sense of purpose in life Difficulty sleeping or sleeping all the time Giving away possessions Increase or decrease in spirituality 14 Suicide Prevention Ask questions To effectively determine if a person is suicidal, one needs to interact in a manner that communicates concern and understanding. As well, one needs to know how to manage personal discomfort(i.e., anxiety, fear, frustration, personal, cultural or religious values) in order to directly address the issue. Know how to ask the most important question The most difficult S. A. V. E. step is asking the most important question of all – "Are you thinking of killing yourself." 15 Suicide Prevention Ask questions How DO I ask the question? DO ask the question after you have enough information to reasonably believe the person is suicidal. DO ask the question in such a way that is natural and flows with the conversation. DON'T ask the question as though you are looking for a "no" answer. "You aren't thinking of killing yourself are you?" 16 Suicide Prevention Ask questions Things to consider when you talk with the person: Remain calm Listen more than you speak Maintain eye contact Act with confidence Do not argue Use open body language Limit questions to gathering information casually Use supportive and encouraging comments Be as honest and "up front" as possible 17 Suicide Prevention Validate the veteran's experience Validation means: Show the person that you are following what they are saying Accept their situation for what it is You are not passing judgment Let them know that their situation is serious and deserving of attention Acknowledge their feelings Let him or her know you are there to help 18 Suicide Prevention Encourage treatment and Expedite getting For the cooperative person: help Tips for encouraging treatment: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Explain that there are trained professionals available to help them. Explain that treatment works. Explain that getting help for this kind of problem is no different than seeing a specialist for other medical problems. Tell them that getting treatment is his or her right. If they tell you that they have had treatment before and it has not worked, try asking: "What if this is the time it does work?" 19 Suicide Prevention Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help Tips for expediting a referral: 1. 2. 3. Assist the person in getting to a care facility by personally taking them or arranging for transportation. Call the VA Suicide Hotline number with the veteran to get a referral started. 1-800-273-TALK – push "1". Call the local facility Suicide Prevention Coordinator – you make access this person from the information desk at any VA. 20 Suicide Prevention Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help For uncooperative people or those in immediate crisis: As you encourage the person to seek help, some situations may involve people who are hostile and aggressive. Here are some useful safety guidelines for working with seriously and acutely distressed people: [These rules are both for the person's safety and yours.] If you are not in face-to-face contact but are speaking over the phone with a person who expresses intent to harm self or others - call 911 for assistance. 21 Suicide Prevention Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help Any time a person has a weapon or object that can be used as a weapon – call for help. If a person tells you that they have overdosed on pills or other drugs or there are signs of physical injury – call for help. In addition to calling for help, if you are confronted with a hostile or armed person, leave the area and attempt to isolate the person. If the person leaves your area, attempt to observe his or her direction of movement from a safe distance and report your observations as soon as authorities arrive on scene. 22 Suicide Prevention Operation S. A.V. E. SUMMARY Operation S. A. V. E. can save lives by helping you become aware of: Signs of suicidal behavior and giving you the skills to: Ask questions Validate the person's experience and to Encourage treatment and Expedite getting help 23 Suicide Prevention Operation S. A.V. E. By participating in this training you have learned: The scope of the problem of suicides among the veteran population The importance of suicide prevention The negative impact of myths and misinformation How to identify a person who may be at risk Some of the signs and symptoms of suicidal thinking How to effectively communicate with a suicidal person How to gain information to help the person How to refer someone for evaluation and treatment 24 Suicide Prevention Operation S. A.V. E. There are plenty of resources available to someone who is suicidal but we need you to partner with us in identifying the suicidal person and getting them into treatment. 25 26


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Jeff Machols wrote: > It is being worked on now. I will let you know when it?s up. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > *From:* Alex Karasulu [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] > *Sent:* Friday, November 28, 2003 11:09 AM > *To:* 'Apache Directory Developers List' > *Subject:* SVN repository > > > > Is the official subversion repository ready now. Even though Jeff has > not migrated the code there I would like to begin using it for all my > new sandbox based ideas. > > > > Alex > The "test" repo seems to be working now. I just successfully added all of the naming stuff. From the discussions on infrastructure@, this setup is likely to change, but for now, to get set up you just need to login to cvs.apache.org, cd to /x1/svn and then do /usr/local/apache2.1.0-dev/bin/htpasswd asf-committers your_username The URI for the (temporary) repo is http://http://svn.apache.org/repos/test/incubator-directory I assume that this is a temp setup, yes? Will we be able to preserve history if we start using this to do real work? When do we think the "real" repo will be ready? Phil
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