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RIO DE JANEIRO – With one hand on his head and another rapping the drywall of his temporary office built above a fish market, Jed Drake lets out a sigh.
That's the road talking. That's the concierge confirming your stay for 52 nights. That's take out food and plastic forks, and one glass of wine at the hotel bar before bed. That's Groundhog Day in Brazil, again and again and again.
"I'm exhausted," he says. "But everyone is exhausted. It's the World Cup. It's what you do."
It's June 19, which means 25 days down and 27 left to go. As a senior vice president and executive producer with ESPN, Drake is the man in charge of the network's coverage of the tournament across 12 markets in Brazil, and he won't leave here until July 15, long after the final ball is packed away.
Right now Drake and roughly 400 other ESPN and employees are shuffling around the network's 2,000-square-foot broadcast studio and adjacent control room and workspace on Copacabana Beach. There are also six different broadcast crews out there on the road somewhere working live games, hoping not to get stuck in the often dicey limbo of Brazilian air travel.
There's very little subtlety about the way ESPN has gone about blowing out this World Cup.The plan includes live coverage of all 64 matches consisting of six rotating teams of play-by-play and color commentators, plus 290 hours of coverage by the network's expert analysts in a studio built overlooking one of the most iconic stretches of beach in South America.
The first of Drake's nine trips here came in the fall of 2011, when he began scouting locations for ESPN's temporary headquarters in Brazil. After setting up shop in Johannesburg for the World Cup in 2010, Drake and ESPN knew they wanted something even more memorable in Rio de Janeiro, and they got it. The massive control room was built literally steps from the beach, there are two outdoor sets for exterior segments shot under towering palm trees, a set built exclusively for ESPN International and a main studio that offers panoramic views of the crashing surf off Copacabana.
"Everything on the other side of this wall will not exist in five weeks," Drake says. "Everything will magically disappear. I walk into the studio sometimes and I think, 'It's a damn shame we gotta tear this thing down.'"
ESPN anchor Mike Tirico (center) sits with five of the network's analysts on the set of the network's "Last Call" series, filmed on a faux-island stage that resembles a stage off the set of Gilligan's Island.
This day is much like the rest inside the main studio, beginning with the network's 30-minute pregame show at 12:30 pm local time. There are three games on the docket today, none bigger than the 4 pm kickoff between Uruguay and England, a match that will eventually help ESPN pad ratings stats that have already drawn more than 30 percent more viewers in the US than the first week of games in South Africa did four years ago.
The desk talent rotates every game, but the formation stays largely the same: One host and two commentators. ESPN veteran Bob Ley anchors the coverage of the first game between Colombia and Ivory Coast along with tactical pro and Everton manager Roberto Martinez by his side.
Analyst Taylor Twellman was supposed to be off today after some travel hassles returning from Natal, but a medical issue with one of the other analysts has changed the rotation. Former Brazilian player Gilberto Silva recently underwent meniscus surgery and is suffering from an allergic reaction that forced a trip to a local hospital in Rio, so Twellman steps in.
Two topics dominate the mid-morning conversation: The news that Jozy Altidore's hamstring injury will keep him out of the US national team's match against Portugal on Sunday, and the cloth boutonnières that Twellman has pinned to his lapel while on air.
"People are making fun of me for this on Twitter, but blue is for the group stage," he says. "I got eight more colors. I got lemon meringue coming."
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Despite the distance back to ESPN's headquarters in Connecticut, there's only a 1-2 second delay between what's filmed live in the studio and what appears on the television in the States. (ESPN)
There's no such flair for the 40-year-old Martinez, the group's straight-laced analytical mind who made his debut with ESPN in 2010 to rave reviews and later worked the 2012 Euros. The technological toys that surround the group – two gigantic, interactive touch screen televisions used largely for tactical segments – are a playground for Martinez, who breaks down the influence of Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba as the Elephants aim to knock off Colombia in Brasilia.
"That segment was okay, man," Twellman quips after Martinez finishes and Ley throws the show to commercial. "But I just got a text from a friend who said that was the most boring thing he's ever watched."
Says Ley, the ESPN veteran since the network's first day in 1979: "Concise, concise. Good segment boys."
Colombia eventually win the game, the group wraps their postgame show and the shift is on. Monday Night Football point man Mike Tirico steps in for Ley and recounts a story of running into Detroit Lions defensive end Ndamukong Suh at the hotel earlier in the day, and Martinez studies on the monitors intently while plotting out tactical storylines for the England game.
Twellman heads back to the group's beachfront hotel to rest and in steps commentator Alexi Lalas, who joined the network full time in 2008. Largely adored by American soccer fans but sometimes loathed by European soccer fans, Lalas is the biggest lightning rod for Twittter chatter that ESPN has when it comes to soccer, a role he's gradually accepted and even embraced by tangling with his online critics.
Today he'll add fuel to the fire by asserting that beleaguered striker Wayne Rooney is the only world-class player on the England roster, a phrase he'll recycle at least five times before midnight. He goes on to praise Rooney in the team's eventual loss to Uruguay – "you can't blame Wayne Rooney for this" -- but the "world-class player" comment expectedly sticks in the craw of some fans who have grown to despise Lalas.
"Alexi Lalas just shut up and don't say anything about the match," says one tweet.
"I wish Alexi Lalas would Go. Away," says another. "Such an embarrassment."
After Luis Suarez scores two goals in Uruguay's win, Tirico recounts a number thrown to him by ESPN stat guru Paul Carr, who feeds the group digestible tidbits all day: It's the first time England have lost two games in the same World Cup since 1950.
"Dagger in," Lalas says of the Suarez winner, "and turn."
Longtime anchor Bob Ley (left) sits with analysts Taylor Twellman (center) and Ruud van Nistelrooy on ESPN's main set in Rio De Janeiro. The city's iconic Copacabana Beach unfolds in the background.
Drake, meanwhile, has disappeared to the network's two-story control room, perhaps the biggest achievement of ESPN's Brazilian encampment.
Unlike when the network covered the World Cup in South Africa, all of their operations are under one roof in Rio de Janeiro. The studio and control rooms are connected by fiber optic cables to the International Broadcast Center nearby, which in turn is connected to edit suites at the network's headquarters in Bristol, Conn., and New York City. The group can take a segment edited by their staffers in Bristol and roll it to air from Brazil at a moment's notice, and there's only a 1-2 second delay between what you see live in the Rio de Janeiro studio and on air in the United States.
Drake and ESPN had the studio built in a warehouse in Sao Paulo and tweaked it to their desire over several months before it was disassembled and put together again on Copacabana. The reassembly began in late April and was done by the same local company that handles Paul McCartney's rock concerts when the singer comes to Brazil.
ESPN's two-story control room was first designed and built in Los Angeles before it was deconstructed and reassmbled in Rio de Janeiro. (ESPN)
The control room was first built offsite, too, in a Los Angeles warehouse. Drake and his crew examined it thoroughly and tailored it with such detail that monitors were moved inches at a time during the drafting phase in California. Then it was all replicated to the same exact measurements months later and 5,000 miles away.
The entire compound is powered by three giant generators that Drake calls "the beasts." They are each twice the size of a meat freezer, and they hum quietly outside the control room in a space formerly reserved for a fish market. There's also a fourth generator that powers the studio's lights, a satellite truck connected to the IBC in case of emergency and bundles of cables winding down back corridors and around scaffolding, all just steps from the ocean.
The network's headquarters are actually built adjacent to a members-only sailing club and the Forte de Copacabana, a military base on the tip of a small peninsula that jets out off the beach. Both the sailing club and the military base will be operational throughout ESPN's stay, as will a sea-and-air rescue station that periodically lands helicopters outside the studio window, forcing the ESPN crew to lower their 50-foot exterior jib and wait until the rescue is over.
It can't always go smoothly. Not long before the first program aired on this day the studio lost power because some circuits malfunctioned during a rare day of heavy rain on the beach. A similar scenario played out back on June 7 ahead of the coverage of the US' final World Cup tuneup game against Nigeria in Jacksonville, when the power went out and it was unclear if the show would even get on air.
"But they pulled it off," says editorial director Marc Connolly. "I don't know how, but you never would have known we had no power before right before the show started."
Analysts Alexi Lalas (left) and Taylor Twellman are two of the network's mainstays on both World Cup and Major League Soccer coverage. Lalas has been withe company full time since 2008, Twellman since 2011.
The last game of the night warrants another change in the desk lineup, as Tirico steps away and British newcomer Lynsey Hipgrave steps in as the host. Martinez is done for the day and is replaced by Michael Ballack, the former German national team captain who dons a camera-ready sleek black suit and two-day stubble.
The match is a snoozer. Greece and Japan play to a lifeless draw that will be forgotten almost immediately, and there's another shift before the network wraps the day with a program called World Cup Tonight and then Last Call, a show that tries to encourage more late-night casual conversation among the experts on a faux-tropical set that looks like something from Gilligan's Island.
"Are you gonna be fun tonight?" Tirico jabs at Ballack before the cameras roll. "Let's be fun tonight!"
The Last Call show is Drake's pride and joy. He's assembled what he calls a "field of dreams" of talent and he wants them to interact casually and candidly on the last show of the night, and for the most part it works. Twellman has returned to the set to poke shots at Ballack for carrying a slight cold – "don't come near me, don't touch me!" – and because someone forgot to take down Ballack's dinner order during the last match of the night.
"Seriously," Ballack chirped after getting his food an hour before. "Can someone please bring me a Coke?"
The most contentious part of the Last Call conversation on this night hinges on Ballack's assertion that the US team is in dire trouble without the injured Altidore. Ballack also insists that head coach Jurgen Klinsmann -- his former manager with Germany in 2006 -- has helped make the American players better at regaining the ball after losing possession, a point Lalas contends as ridiculous.
"I know you're an American, so there's this pride…" Ballack says. "But on this level … it's just another level."
The show's best moment comes from Twellman, who blasts FIFA in the wake of a scary moment during the England game when Uruguayan midfielder Alvaro Pereira took a knee to the head and remained motionless on the field in Sao Paulo. Pereira was helped off the field and appeared wobbly before a team doctor asked for him to be replaced, only to insist he was fine. He was put back in the game without any more examination.
Analyst Michael Ballack uses one of the network's giant touch screen televisions to break down a play on the main set. (ESPN)
Twellman, who's been an outspoken advocate for concussion safety awareness since his own career was cut short by a blow to the head in 2008, fires away.
"There's no protocol!" he says. "FIFA has to address this, because it's 2014, not 1950. I couldn't care less about knees, arms and ankles. You only get one brain."
The group wraps the show at 11:30 pm local time, completing more than 12 hours on the air from the studio. Lalas and Martinez will be back the next day, while Twellman will move on with his play-by-play partner Ian Darke to Manaus, the Amazon City that will host the US-Portugal match on Sunday.
"Good show tonight," Tirico insists before the group piles in a van back to the hotel. "Good show."
ESPN hasn't disclosed just how much their Rio set cost the network, and they likely won't reveal any numbers anytime soon. Asked for a ballpark figure on the final tab for all of this that buzzes around him, Drake smiles and rubs his hand through his hair.
"Oh I could tell you exactly how much it costs," he says with a smile. "Let's just say it wasn't cheap."
To that end, it was probably a good idea to blow the bank on this one. After broadcasting each World Cup since the tournament came to American soil in 1994, ESPN lost out on the rights to the World Cup to Fox in 2018 and 2022 in a blind auction worth a reported $425 million, more than quadrupling the $100 million ESPN had paid for the 2010 and 2014 television rights.
The tournament has traditionally been a ratings darling for the network and has already proven that again this summer, with record numbers piling in for the US team's win over Ghana last week. The network reported that it was the most-viewed men's soccer match in ESPN's history, averaging 11.1 million viewers on the channel.
The first 20 matches of the World Cup also drew an average of 3.8 million viewers for ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC combined, up 31 percent from 2010.
For Drake, it's a satisfying way to go out. In an interview with Sports Business Daily last year, he admitted this World Cup will be his last, and that he'll return to his traditional roles producing ESPN staples like Monday Night Football, NASCAR and Wimbledon, which will open play in London on Monday while most of the world is focused on Brazil.
"The next time ESPN could acquire the rights would be in 2026," Drake said in the interview. "By then, I hope to be concentrating on bonefishing in the Bahamas."
Drake's wife and daughter arrived in Rio on June 20, a welcome respite from the grind that reached its halfway point this week. But there's still nearly four weeks to go at this desk, down in that control room and back at the hotel, all in an exhausting attempt to send ESPN's World Cup coverage out with a picture-perfect finish.
"I know people are talking about how this is our last World Cup and now Fox has the rights in 2018 and 2022," Drake says before looking around the scope of the ESPN compound. "I have two words for them: Good luck."


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Robert E. Patterson Jr. won't make it to the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 5, so he did the next best thing. He had the Pittsburgh Marathon come to him.
Patterson, the son of Robert E. and Joyce Patterson of Hempfield's West Point neighborhood, won't be running the streets of Pittsburgh because he will be in Turkmenistan, where he is the U.S. ambassador to that Central Asian country that borders both Iran and Afghanistan.
Patterson, 60, joined with the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and the Marine Corps Community Services to sponsor the first St. Paddy's Day 8K in a place not normally associated with a St. Patrick's Day celebration – Ashgabat – the capital city of Turkmenistan. The country of 5.1 million people is almost 90 percent Muslim.
"Amateur runs and marathons have become a fixture in the U.S. sports landscape and we're enthused about sharing that aspect of American culture with our friends in Turkmenistan," Patterson said in a statement. "This 8K (5 miles) is a great example of the potential sports has to bring people together."
Just like the Pittsburgh Marathon features street festivals along its route, the event in Ashgabat featured music, food, company and friendly athletic competition. The race attracted about 150 runners. Runners and spectators in the Pittsburgh Marathon will be able to see footage of the "St. Paddy's Day 8K" on marathon race day.
Patterson is one of the highest-ranking U.S. government officials to participate in a satellite run in a partnership with a U.S. road race, according to the Pittsburgh Marathon.
"It was probably the first international event that had been staged there in years," said Robert Powers, the official announcer of the marathon.
Powers was one of the leaders of the Ashgabat event in his capacity as the founder of the American 300 Foundation, a nonprofit which sponsors activities aimed at motivating and honoring those serving in the armed forces, their families and the communities where they live and are stationed.
Powers praised Patterson's leadership in getting the embassy to support the event.
"The guy is a leader. He is an Olympic gold medal standard, from his personal style of leadership to his staff," said Powers, whose organization is based in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
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Patterson is a career foreign service officer.
After Patterson graduated from Fairview, which is 10 miles west of Erie, the family moved to Hempfield, said the elder Robert Patterson.
Patterson was working at the Elliott Co. in Jeannette after graduating from Reed College in Portland, Ore., when he decided to join the Air Force, said Joyce Patterson.
Patterson served in the U.S. Air Force from 1974 to 1978, which he said sparked his interest in how others lived.
"Two years of my service time were spent in West Berlin, my first time outside the United States, and I found it fascinating. I also was interested in using the Russian I had acquired while in the military in the Soviet Union itself. A career in the foreign service seemed one way to do that," Patterson said.
He went on to earn master's degrees from Columbia University in New York City and the U.S. Naval College in Newport, R.I.
Patterson began his career as a foreign service officer in 1985 and it has taken him around the world. Prior to coming to Turkmenistan, Patterson was counselor for Somalia affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Kenya. He also was chief of the political and internal office in Moscow and has headed the political sections at embassies in Hungary, Ukraine and Armenia.
Patterson speaks Russian, Ukrainian, Hungarian and German.
"He's got an ear for languages," his father said.
President Barack Obama nominated Patterson for the ambassadorship in March 2011 and he was sworn in on April 26. He arrived in the country in May 2011. The ambassador said he did not request an assignment to Turkmenistan, but is delighted to be in the country, which was a republic in the Soviet Union until that country broke apart in 1991.
"The work is rewarding and I am lucky to work with very talented colleagues in the embassy," Patterson said. ""I hope to remain here for at least one more year."
Seeing Patterson on the job, marathon announcer Powers said, "Ambassador Patterson is working so hard to strengthen the lines of communication and the lines of relationships" in Turkmenistan.
Despite being a small country that is overshadowed in the news by neighboring Iran and Afghanistan, Patterson said that Turkmenistan is important to the United States.
"Turkmenistan is home to the world's largest, onshore deposit of natural gas. Because it is attempting to use some of the money generated from the sale of natural gas and oil to build infrastructure and energy links, that could help stabilize the Central Asian region," Patterson said.
He maintains a long-distance commuter marriage. His wife, Inmi Patterson, is a career foreign service officer who is the U.S. consul general in Hamburg, Germany. Inmi Patterson has worked in the State Department public affairs offices in Japan, China and Kenya and did a stint in the political section at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.
Robert Patterson said his son was able to come to the United States for a brief family gathering over the Easter holiday in Washington, D.C.
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By Bob Johnson, Chief Service and Information Technology OfficerI'll be the first to admit it: Old habits are hard to break. Naturally, when we began asking our customers earlier this year to use online tools or other self-service options to perform many basic account transactions instead of calling Care, I knew it would be a tough row to hoe. People are creatures of habit; why change when something works well?
Here's why: Sometimes the alternative is better. Our goal at Sprint is to provide world-class customer service, but we're always looking for ways to provide that service faster and more efficiently. Allowing customers to handle many transactions online is faster and more convenient for them and gives our call center agents extra time to assist customers with more difficult problems.
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The airline industry was one of the first to offer self-service. Why would you stand in line now to get a boarding pass when you can print one at home or work? Home improvement stores offer self-service checkout stands, and my bank is constantly encouraging me to use their mobile banking app. Wireless self-service simply lets consumers conduct business quickly, conveniently and securely.
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Fujimaru: A well-hidden riverside wine cellar
by Robbie Swinnerton
You can't call Fujimaru a restaurant. It's not really a wine bar either. Think of it as a large, well-hidden wine cellar with a chic little dining room attached — one where you can wander in, pick out a bottle and then while away ...


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The 11th Annual Eid Banquet
Yale Muslim Students Association
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EST)
Who's Going
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Event Details
The Chaplain's Office and the Yale Muslim Students Association cordially invite you to the 11th annual Eid Banquet. Join us as we commemorate Abraham's sacrifice during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha and celebrate the unique intimacy and diversity of the Yale community. The banquet will take place at Commons Dining Hall on Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 at 5:30 pm.
This year's keynote speaker is Haroon Moghul, who is a Fellow at the New America Foundation and an Associate Editor at Religion Dispatches. He writes and speaks frequently on Islamic history and culture, civil rights, foreign policy, and radicalism and religious identity.
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168 Grove Street
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Thread: Irsay Still Sucks!
Irsay Still Sucks!
Just look at that dick fer cryin' out loud!
29 years ago tomorrow the Mayflower Vans rolled out of Owings Mills and the Baltimore Colts were gone. I still wince from the pain every once in awhile. I still wanna smash Buffoon Bob just once in his pimply face. I still want the name, the colors, and OUR history retired. I loved that team.
Next year will make 3 decades since the move - the same amount of time that the Baltimore Colts played here believe it or not. To me that franchise no longer exists, except in our hearts.
Long Live the Baltimore Ravens! All others can kiss my ass.
Last edited by Real Fan Dan; 03-28-2013 at 08:38 PM.If you break the rules you can't make the rules.
- Remove Coach Tomlin from the NFL Competition committee.
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I am starting to think that holding on the hate is an old man's thing.
.... ducking .....
I mean, seriously, 29th is not exactly a landmark anniversary year. 30th I can understand, but 29th?!?!
And am I the only one that sees the years of pain as a good thing? We have the Ravens now. I bleed purple. I love my team and the town they represent.
Imagine this. Would your new spouse really appreciated you opining year after year about your ex? Every year at this time she'd have to hear how great the glory days were all the while you're wearing the shirt they bought for you.
We swam through the a river of shit and found pure gold on the other end. Ok, I get the never forget stuff, but why keep it alive?!?
Irsay was an abusive spouse. Let it go, Man. You'll be happier for it! ;)
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Re: Irsay Still Sucks!
Well said Dan!! I remember that day like it was yesterday. My father was terminal with cancer at the time, and sports especially the Baltimore Colts were something we shared every day. He never missed a Baltimore Colt home game and I joined at every game for the last 16 years. I saw the reports that night and called him and his one comment still rings in my ears. I have seen my last football game.
Now 30 years later we have the Ravens and things worked out very well for us. I am well over the Colts and the Ravens have become for my sons and I what the Colts were.
For the younger Raven fans, we really have it great with an owner like Steve Biscotti. He may be the best owner in the NFL. We are in the penthouse now and that is better than the outhouse Irsay represented.
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Re: Irsay Still Sucks!
Old man Irsay yes, Jimmy, spoiled son who did not earn anything to get the team, except inheritance. Almost got talked about if Peyton had won the SB. Still remains to be seen what jim's impact will be. Being the team with most losse gave him Luck, not sure if that is something to brag about. I'm over it, born in Baltimore in 1956, watch the colts and enjoyed every minute of it. When they left, never bothered with the other colts at all.
Re: Irsay Still Sucks!
Irsay ripped my heart out, but you know what? We now have the best owner in sports. I went from crushed, to almost having pity for that team. Shitty fans, shitty city (and Bmore ain't great), and a 2nd generation drunk owner.
Re: Irsay Still Sucks!
GET OVER IT PEOPLE!! Hate and anger will only destroy the person who allows it to permeate their lives! I was an avid Baltimore Colt fan, but I now have the Ravens and I am over the move completely. Bringing this up year after year is a slap in the Ravens face! Stop the whining
Re: Irsay Still Sucks!
The Colts left town on my 16th birthday. I remember it like it was yesterday.
yes, I'm 45 today. Happy Birthday to me.
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I posted a thread after the SB win asking if winning a 2nd SB allows us to kind've "move on" from the Colts loss, and the general response was still, no.
I know I'm younger than many of the posters, so that might affect it, but to me....while the loss is still a pretty crappy spot in history...We have the Ravens now, we have a HoF GM, a CLASS owner, a class of future HoF Ravens players in the wings, 2 SB trophies that NO ONE can deny our current franchise...
Personally, I think it's time to just consider the Indy Colts just another team to the Ravens. I reserve the right to remain pissed at how the NFL treated us, but the big figure from that shitstorm is long past deceased, and I don't begrudge the city of Indianapolis one iota for the move.
I know many still hold a grudge against Jim Irsay for trying to make money off giving us the records back...that's really the only piece remaining..
When I think of a Baltimore Raven - we go in there, we take your lunch box, we take your sandwich, we take your juice box, we take your applesauce, and we take your spork and we break it. And we leave you with an empty lunch. Thats the Baltimore Raven way. - Steve Smith Sr.
Call me a Special Teams coach again. I dare you! I double dare you, MFer!
Re: Irsay Still Sucks!
If you look at the pics in the link, #5 shows the Mayflower truck leaving OM in a snowstorm. There's a lone Fan standing there watching. That's a good buddy of mine in my Roost, Sports Steve. He got a tip something was going on and he stayed out there all night. The man hasn't missed a pro football game in Baltimore since 1956. The Ravens Roost he was in back then stayed together supporting the effort to return football to Baltimore during the 12 years before the Ravens came to town. Now there ain't no hate permeating anybody's lives, but these were real events that affected real people. Nothing wrong with remembering our old Baltimore Colts and nothing wrong with remembering the resiliency that Baltimore Fans showed when the chips were down.If you break the rules you can't make the rules.
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Cox, Malcolm, Ezzy, Timothy, Huftile, Gary, & O'Rourke, Angela (2006) Groundwater Flow Modelling Within a Coastal Alluvial Plain Setting Using a High-Resolution Hydrofacies Approach; Bells Creek Plain, Australia. Hydrogeology Journal, 14(5), pp. 675-688.
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The high school math competition sponsored by the Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics has a site on the IPFW campus:
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Pediatric Surgeon Job Description
Pediatric surgeon job description and profile
A pediatric surgeon deals with the operative care and diagnosis of health issues in small children, infant, foetus and adolescents. Any kind of operative need of children like removal of tumors, corrective surgeries and other disorders in children usually below the age of 15 years is taken care of by a pediatric surgeon. A pediatric surgeon operates on most of the disorders in children, except in cases where another specialist is required to correct more specific problems.
Pediatric surgeon duties and responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of a pediatric surgeon are given below and all of them apply to children below 15 years of age only.
- Diagnosis of the problem and ascertaining the need for surgery
- Correction of external and internal deformities in children
- Correction of birth defects
- Treatment of physical or mental trauma
- Separation of co-joined twins
- treating all kinds of neonatal child problems
- Treating congenital malfunctions by means of surgery
- Removal of tumors, hernia and other abnormal growth in the body
- Diagnosis of health defects in foetus and respective treatment
- Care of premature babies
Pediatric surgeon skills and specification
As a doctor who deals with babies and young adults, a pediatric surgeon needs to have special skills in order to deal with children of all ages. The special skills that are essential to be a pediatric surgeon are listed below.
- Genuine concern for children – both in the foetul stage and adolescence
- An understanding of child psychology
- Precise diagnosis of the problem and deciding whether the problem can be solved without surgery
- A pleasing and sensitive personality
- Extreme precision during surgeries
Pediatric surgeon education and qualification
A pediatric surgeon has to be certified by American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) and further by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The qualifications required are as given below.
- A basic four year medical school degree
- A four year bachelor's degree in pre-medicine
- A five year post graduate degree in general surgery
- After completing a five year post graduation, a two year study in pediatric surgery
After passing an exam on pediatric surgery, a pediatric surgeon gets a certificate by ABP. The certification has to be refreshed once in every decade.
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The Fatal1ty Gaming Series with Gaming Armor, Purity Sound™and Other Reinforcements to Aid You in Your Epic Battles!
A-Style : Home Cloud, HDMI-In, Purity Sound™
Gaming Armor
» CPU Power - Hi-Density Power Connector
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Supports New 4
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Core™ i7/i5/i3/Xeon
Processors (Socket 1150)
ASRock DuraCap, Digi Power, 8 Power Phase Design
Supports Dual Channel DDR3/DDR3L 1600
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 PCIe 2.0 x1
Supports AMD Quad CrossFireX™ and CrossFireX™
Graphics Output Options : DVI-D, D-Sub, HDMI
Gigabit LAN
7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec), Supports DTS Connect
6 x SATA3, 6 x USB 3.0, 8 x USB 2.0 (1 Fatal1ty Mouse Port)
Supports F-Stream, Key Master, XFast 555, Easy Driver Installer, FAN-Tastic Tuning, USB Key
Free Bundle : XSplit 3 months premium license
This model may not be sold worldwide. Please contact your local dealer for the availability of this model in your region.
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A-Style: Home Cloud
ASRock Feature - Easy RAID Installer
Home Cloud Setup Tutorial
Are you kidding!? Non-Z OC lets you overclock with H87, B85 motherboards
ASRock Feature - Dehumidifier
ASRock Feature - OMG
Home Cloud - Remote Desktop Anytime, Anywhere
This motherboard supports remote wake with the onboard Intel
LAN, so you can connect with your PC from anywhere in the world. You will be able to wake up your PC or turn it off, monitor and take control of it remotely with another smartphone, tablet or computer.
Imagine yourself as a desperado riding into the sunset, an outcast of the society exiled from your country, or simply at the groceries two blocks away from home. You miss your personal computer so much and you'll need Home Cloud for the following real world scenarios:
Keep your stored mail near at hand whenever you need it.
Stream your secret stash of vids, music and pics.
Watch your favorite local TV programs by connecting to your PC.
Access or send files remotely anywhere.
Keep an eye on your pets or children when you are away from home.
Note: Intel
Remote Wake is supported on Win8 or Win8 64bit OS.
Purity Sound™ - Bask in the Music
Purity Sound is a combination of several hardware, software audio solutions and technologies that will satisfy even the pickiest audiophiles. Including 7.1 CH HD audio with Realtek ALC1150 audio codec, 115dB SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier, TI
5532 Premium Headset Amplifier which supports up to 600 ohm headphones, cap less Direct Drive technology, EMI shielding cover, PCB isolate shielding and support for DTS Connect.
Purity Sound™ brings you:
♦ 115dB SNR
♦ Excellent Bass
♦ Less Sound Distortion
♦ More Details
♦ Supports up to 600ohm headphones
Traditional Audio Solution:
♦ 110dB SNR
♦ Poor Bass
♦ More Sound Distortion
♦ Less Details
♦ Does not support high impedance headphones
This frequency response chart was tested with 32 ohm normal headphones. It indicates how traditional audio solution's frequency response drops drastically at low frequencies. Compared to traditional audio solution's (2.0dB) at 20 Hz bass low freq area, Purity Sound™ still maintains its frequency response (0.4dB) and provides better bass with the TI
NE5532 amplifier, improving the bass quality by 20% (1.6dB)!
HDMI-In - The Smart Way to Connect Your Devices
Tired of constantly switching devices to connect to your one and only monitor? From now on just connect the monitor to your motherboard, and connect your secondary device (such as a PS3 or Xbox) to the motherboard's HDMI-In port. With HDMI-In users may conveniently toggle between the computer's screen and the secondary device's screen with a hotkey, or even use their secondary device without powering on the computer.
Key Master
What good is a weapon if you are unable to wield it proficiently? Key Master consists of two major features, Sniper Key and Macro Key. It can enhance your mouse and keyboard with customizable macros, sniper modes, key repeat rates and repeat delay, turning your boring old keyboard and mouse into lethal weapons. Key Master may be prohibited by some games. We suggest disabling Key Master if it violates the game's end user license agreement.
Sniper Key
- Use Sniper Key to shift the mouse speed when you're in sniper mode, it will greatly sharpen your accuracy.
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Macro Key
- Tired of those repetitive keystrokes? Create your own set of keyboard hotkeys and macros with Macro Key to save the trouble.
CPU Power
Hi-Density Power Connector
Hi-Density Power Connectors can reduce 23% power loss and decrease the power connector's temperature up to 22℃.
15μ Gold Finger
Fatal1ty ASRock Series provides 15μ gold components within the VGA PCIe slot for delivering better anti-oxidation protection than usual.
Gigabit LAN provides better performance, lower CPU utilization and enhances the stability of internet connections.
Purity Sound™
Purity Sound™ is a combination of several hardware, software audio solutions and technologies that will satisfy even the pickiest audiophiles.
High Density Glass Fabric PCB
What you've never understood about your computer is that it is scared to death of water, H2O, humidity or whatever you'd like to name it. And even though you do not see the water, actually there may be lots of excessive moist in the air killing your motherboard silently and slowly. No, your motherboard doesn't melt when in contact with water like the wicked witch of the west, but it dies of short circuit. Luckily, ASRock has a new High Density Glass Fabric PCB design that reduces the gaps between the PCB layers to protect the motherboard against electrical shorts caused by humidity.
XSplit Broadcaster is a desktop application designed to make your multimedia broadcasting, live-streaming and recording a lot easier and more fun. XSplit Gamecaster is a simplified version of XSplit Broadcaster. We're giving XSplit Broadcaster & XSplit Gamecaster 3-month premium license bundle for FREE! A US$ 24.95 value! (
Broadcast Platform
Broadcast Software
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Fatal1ty Mouse Port
Fatal1ty Mouse Port is a customizable technology for PC gamers that is a part of F-Stream. After plugging the USB mouse into the Fatal1ty Mouse Port and running F-Stream, gamers can use Fatal1ty's personal preferred mouse polling rate at 500 Hz. F-Stream also provides the flexibility for gamers to adjust the mouse polling rate from 125 Hz to 1000 Hz. This is helpful for professional gamers to experience smoother game play and faster response time.
1. Fatal1ty mouse port supports USB 1.1 mice.
2. Some mice might not support polling rates up to 1000Hz.
3. Some wireless USB mice might not be supported by Fatal1ty mouse port.
4. Fatal1ty mouse port does not support USB mice connected to a USB hub.
ASRock APP Shop
ASRock APP Shop is designed for your convenience. We provide various apps and support software for users to download. You can easily optimize your system and keep your motherboard up to date with ASRock APP Shop.
ASRock APP Shop is the only all-in-one software package that delivers you the most practical PC apps and tools, in one integrated interface – from ASRock exclusive tools to the most update-to-date options of the latest technology.
Orbweb ME :
Get Connected with ASRock Cloud Anytime, Anywhere
App Charger :
Fast Charge & Charge Anytime
Google Chrome :
Better Browsing with Google Options
XFast LAN :
Your Smartest Internet Access Manager
F-Stream is Fatal1ty's multi purpose software suite with a new interface, more new features and improved utilities, including Key Master, Fatal1ty Mouse Port, EZ OC, Auto Tuning, XFast 555, OC Tweaker, System Browser, Live Update, Tech Service and a whole lot more!
This motherboard uses ASRock DuraCaps that are 100% made in Japan. These special capacitors feature an all solid high quality conductive polymer design that brings ultra stable performance and long lasting durability to up to 2.5 times longer lifespan.
8 Power Phase Design
Designed with a 8 Power Phase design, this motherboard features sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Hence, this motherboard offers unmatched overclocking capabilities with the best system stability, plus enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers and extreme overclockers.
Digi Power
More Precise, More Efficient
Unlike traditional motherboards that use analog power, this motherboard uses a next generation digital PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation) design, which provides CPU Vcore voltage more efficiently and smoothly, so that the stability and lifespan of the motherboard is greatly enhanced.
4K is a new standard for display resolutions with a minimum of 3840 x 2160 pixels, which is twice the horizontal and vertical resolution of the 1080p format and four times as many pixels overall. Get ready to lose yourself in this eye popping virtual reality.
Triple Monitor
Graphics, graphics and even more graphics! You've demanded for more eye candy, so this motherboard supports Triple Monitor. You may choose up to three display interfaces from the rear i/o to connect monitors and use them simultaneously without installing another graphics card.
Distortion-Free Slot
ASRock strives for perfection and cares about even the most unnoticeable details when it comes to making motherboards better! This exclusive new pin design for the motherboard's memory slots called Distortion-Free Slots effectively reduce distortion and improve performance.
Traditional pin design
New Distortion-Free Slot
* Shorter pin design
* Reduces signal distortion
Tired of listening to crappy audio that makes your ears bleed? Experience high-quality surround sound from your personal computer. DTS Connect is a blanket name for a two-part system, including DTS Interactive and DTS Neo:PC, it is used on the computer platform only, in order to convert PC audio into the DTS format.
DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS or DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Fully Optimize Memory Usage
Faster Internet Access
Boosts up your USB speed
5X Faster for
Photoshop Execution
XFast RAM will create a virtual disk from the system memory to boost the performance. For Photoshop, It can even perform 5X faster than before.
Lower Latency
In Game
XFast LAN can lower latency in the game after setting online game priority higher.
Time latency in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm
* Lower is better
USB Performance
ATTO Disk Benchmark 4K Read
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FAN-Tastic Tuning
Configure different fan speeds for respective temperatures using the graph. The fans will automatically shift to the next speed level when the assigned temperature is met.
Easy Driver Installer
For users that don't have an optical disk drive to install the drivers from our support CD, Easy Driver Installer is a handy tool in the UEFI that installs the LAN driver to your system via an USB storage device, then downloads and installs the other required drivers automatically through the internet. Completely no CD or optical disk drive required!
UEFI Tech Service
Contact ASRock Tech Service by sending a support request from the UEFI setup utility if you are having trouble with your personal computer. Users may try to choose the category of the issue they have encountered, describe the problem in detail, and then attach an optional picture or log file for our technical support team.
USB Key
In a world where time is money, why waste precious time everyday typing usernames to log in to Windows? Why should we even bother memorizing those foot long passwords? Nobody has time for that! Just plug in the USB Key and let your computer log in to windows automatically!
Fast Boot
With ASRock's exclusive Fast Boot technology, it takes less than 1.5 seconds* to logon to Windows
8 from a cold boot. No more waiting! The speedy boot will completely change your user experience and behavior.
*The boot time may vary with a different configuration.
Limit and control your children's time spent on the internet. ASRock OMG (Online Management Guard) technology allows you to establish an internet curfew or restrict internet access at specified times. Administrators are able to schedule the starting and ending hours of internet access granted to other users.
Restart to UEFI
Fast Boot is so fast that it is impossible for users to enter the UEFI setup utility during POST. Therefore, ASRock Restart to UEFI technology allows users to easily enter the UEFI setup utility automatically when turning on the PC next time. It is designed for those who constantly need to enter the UEFI setup utility.
Dampness kills most electronics, so it's a better idea to keep your personal computer dry. Now users may prevent motherboard damages due to dampness by enabling Dehumidifier. When it is enabled, the computer will power on automatically to dehumidify the system after entering S4/S5 state.
This motherboard supports HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) which is an interface standard for transferring uncompressed video data and delivering multi-channel audio through a single cable. Both video and audio data signals transferred through the HDMI™ interface are digital without being converted into analog, therefore it delivers the richest pictures and the most realistic sounds.
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Situated on the prestigious Highlands Reserve Golf Course. Set in the countryside among orange groves and pine trees giving a peaceful location yet only 15 minutes from the Magic Kingdom.
Our house occupies an enviable position at the end of a cul-de-sac, with a large yard backing onto the 12th tee, appropriately named 'The Outback'. The screened pool area is secluded and perfectly placed for maximum sunshine throughout the day. With your own soft reclining sun beds, you really will be ready to unwind and relax into this very special holiday.
Luxurious: Attention to detail is and remains of paramount importance; from the beautifully tropically landscaped gardens which surround the fountain flowing into the 30 x 15 foot pool, to the plentiful soft towels provided. Every thought and care has been taken to truly make this a home away from home. With 2,400 sq. ft. of living area, there really is a quiet corner at all times.
Bedrooms: The master bedroom consists of a king size bed, private sitting room with TV, ensuite bathroom. Patio doors lead onto the sundeck and pool.
There is a further master suite with a queen size bed, en suite bathroom.
The third bedroom is twin bedded with a bathroom.
Bathrooms: Master en suite includes a Jacuzzi bath, shower and his/hers marble fittings. 2nd master has en suite bathroom with private door leading on to sun deck and pool.
3rd bathroom includes bath and shower..
We are retired couple living in the south of England. We like to get away from the cold, bleak English winters and we purchased our beautiful villa to enable us to fulfill this dream. Our villa is our pride and joy and we care for it in the same way as we care for our permanent home, to us our villa is our home and we enjoy sharing it with guests who afford it the same care. We stay in our villa at least twice a year so that we can personally make sure our management company, pool man, gardener etc are keeping the property in tip top condition. Everyone tells us our villa home has a 'wow factor' and this is borne out by the lovely comments we get in our guestbook in the house and by the number of return visits we get. We know you will love our villa.
Peter Seagrave purchased this villa in 2000
We searched firstly for a home for us to enjoy, and we found just that at Highlands Reserve. We bought from new so had the choice of location and we chose a quiet, not overlooked property that backed onto the golf course. It was important to us that our pool area was as private as possible and being at the end of the road we were able to acquire a large plot. We don't play golf, but we loved the open aspect the golf course gives and the lovely drive through the course to get to our home. Our grandchildren love the easy access to Disney and the other parks and we like the fact that it is an easy drive to and from these venues.
We love the close proximity of Berry Town Centre, which has a large supermarket (Publix) and numerous restaurants and fast food outlets. You will love the private pool area with it's tropical planting and sunny position and we know it is sometimes difficult to drag the children away to visit Mickey because they are having such a nice time in the pool. We know you will just love our villa home.
We had a wonderful time staying in this Villa on Highlands Reserve.
The house was spacious and very comfortable.
Having our own private pool felt like a real luxury.
The villa is in a nice quiet location backing onto the golf course.
There is a large supermarket a short drive away and there are restaurants there that we liked which is nice when you've had a long day in a theme park and are too tired to go far!
I think my favourite part of the villa has to be the master bathroom as we'd never seen a bathroom so big (not in London anyway!)
Will definitely stay here again
This was a home I chose for my family based on it's private location at the end of cul-de-sac. It takes a minute or so to walk from one end of this house to another as it is huge. Absolutely everything you could need is here. Multiple bathrooms and bedrooms make this vacation home a must if you are traveling with family. Cannot thank the owners enough. Had such a good time I didn't think I would be able to leave. Trust me this house is a must-book if you are staying in the Orlando area!
Peter and DIANe thank you for sharing you beautiful home with us even though it was a short stay we enjoyed ourselves very much we look forward to returning in the future hopefully for a longer stay and I would recommend your home to others. Thank you
The Wilsons and The Ellis Family
Very clean and tastefully decorated, this is our second opportunity to stay in this beautiful home. This home is perfectly situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with plenty of privacy. Looking forward to another visit next year!
Wonderful property that is well kept and well appointed. Easy run to all attractions but still nicely quiet when you get home each day out. Would strongly recommend it
We had an absolutely wonderful stay. The home is beautiful and the location is perfect. We called the mgt company to turn the pool heat on and came immediately. Excellent service. All I can say is that the three (3) weeks we stayed at the house could not have been better. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!!!!
My family and I have been using HomeAway for ten years now. We have been to Florida on a yearly basis, sometimes twice. We have stayed in many communities including Reunion, Formosa Gardens, BellaVida, to name a few. This home was an amazing home. It was close by to all the major attractions, supermarkets and restaurants, but tucked away in a nice little neighborhood where you could take walks and golf if you so chose. The house itself was very clean, the furniture was upscale, and bedding was also upscale. The mattresses were very comfortable, not like some of the places that get the standard break your back type of mattresses. There was no foul smell in the villa, which i have found to be standard in most villas we stayed at. The pool was heated for us, and it was nice to spend some time from the cold New England weather soaking it up. This is probably the best villa we have stayed in. My only disappointment is that its everyone else's favorite so it books fast!! My family and I would highly recommend this villa.
A peaceful location yet only 15 minutes from the Magic Kingdom.
Our house occupies an enviable position at the end of a cul-de-sac, with a large garden backing onto the golf course 12th tee, appropriately named 'The Outback'.
The screened pool area is secluded and perfectly placed for maximum sunshine throughout the day. With your own soft reclining sun beds, you really will be ready to unwind and relax into this very special holiday.
Attention to detail is and remains of paramount importance; from the beautifully tropically landscaped gardens which surround the fountain flowing into the 30 x 15 foot pool, to the plentiful soft towels provided.
Every thought and care has been taken to truly make this a home away from home. With 2,400 sq. ft. of living area, there really is a quiet corner at all times.
Other Activities: We are 15 minutes from Disney however 3 minutes by car will get you to Berry Town Center where there are bars, fast food, supermarket and banks (you can walk it in 20 mins)for those lazy days when you don't want to go far. Highway 192 is a local road nearby that has thousands of restaurants, bars, miniature golf, skydiving and shops with neon signs that are spectacular to see and light up the night sky. All the favorite restaurants are here plus some new ones to explore. Whilst there is more than enough to keep everyone occupied in the parks and restaurants nearby, we particularly like going to Bok Gardens, the highest point in the area, beautiful gardens with a carillon bell tower. You can have a small lunch there and enjoy the peace and tranquility. Don't forget to go on airboat ride, there are several in the area and all are great fun.
Most of all enjoy our home with the swimming pool and golf course and we hope you will become one of our regular visitors as well.
Golf: Our home is on the Highlands Reserve Golf and Country Club which is Par 72, 6,700 yd championship Golf Course featuring 120 feet of elevation changes in a layout that winds through citrus groves and pine trees overlooking one of Florida's most picturesque conservation areas - just minutes away from Disney.
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29 Apr 2017 - 23 Jun 2017
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High Season
24 Jun 2017 - 1 Sep 2017
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Mid Season
2 Sep 2017 - 8 Dec 2017
3 night minimum stay
High Season
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Pool heat is an additional $25 per day
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She became a globalist early on in her life, a moment that is crystallized in the incredible anecdote that begins her book.
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Another factor is the absence of the strong regional support that crystallized around Libya.
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A proverbial expression is often a crystallized lie which we should like to believe.
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I crystallized my ideas into pithy sentences which a child could have understood.
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HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Marion Center improves to 8-0
MARION CENTER — Marion Center improved to 8-0 by beating Indiana, 46-27, in a junior high wrestling match Friday.
Matt Himes (90 pounds), Carmen Gett (110), Charlie Beatty (115) and Brad Smith (185) each won by fall for the Stingers. Zach Hicks (85) and Zack Collozzo (138) each notched wins in overtime.
Marion Center welcomes West Shamokin on Friday.


text: Jamie from the SPCA of Hancock County joined Carolyn Callahan on TV5 News at Noon to introduce us to .He is a about 4 months old. He is a medium hair domestic, black with a bit of white under his chin. He was brought in with his mother and 2 other littermates on sept. 10th. He lives in the real life room right now…very social with other cats. He is a clown and loves to jump on the railing around the glass and chase you as you walk by….very active and friendly. loves to sit in your lap or hang around your neck! Scamp is utd on all vaccines including rabies and is fixed. Also microchipped. And that we are extending Kitty Palooza prices until Jan 6th. Kittens are 45.00. Cats 6 months to 5 yrs are 25.00. "Vintage" cats ( over 5 yrs) are fee waived with suggested donation of 25.00. All animals are s/n, utd on all vaccines and micro chippedFor more information on Pixie at the SPCA in Trenton call 667-8088 or check out: www.spcahancockcounty.org


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but the one time i have taken photos when a cage has been used i lent the end of the lens on the cage wire and followed the fighters around from that position - or you can zoom in if your using 1 point/centre focus and hope for the best - but the mesh can play havoc when focusing and dark venues dont help!
2 of my pics, 1st one was taken through the cage, the 2nd not!
See if you can spot Cro Cop; you will laugh at his expression when you do :D
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Last week on NBC's Today Show Michelle Obama declared that not only were her two daughters (9 and 12) not on Facebook, but even if they weren't living in the White House she probably wouldn't want them in "the transparent greenhouse that is Facebook."
Now, personally, my own daughters, aged 5 and 3, are never online at all, so I feel quite distanced from the conversation about children in social media, but we put the question to our Facebook fans.
How old is old enough for Facebook?
As it turns out, Facebook has a policy that members need to be 13-years-old so the question is mostly moot, but most of our fans agreed, their children won't be on Facebook until they are teens and even then, they will be highly monitored!
One topic sparked by the question was why children would even need Facebook other than to keep in touch with distant family members. The general consensus seems to be that before High School kids should be socializing on the playground or having in person play-dates.
Instead of texting and Facebook messaging, my girls draw pictures for their friends and family. They hand write Thank You notes and they sign notecards with thumbprints. My own love for receiving real letters in the mail feeds my bias, but I'm hoping they'll understand that there's a time and place for each sort of communication long before they join the online world.
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Breakfast , lunch and dinner are served in the hotel's main restaurant which is located at a terrace overlooking the sea and the swimming pool.
In the morning, guests can enjoy a rich breakfast , selecting from a large buffet offering warm and cold dishes. Guests enjoy lunch buffet or set menu according to occupancy. For dinner, the Chef suggests a choice of delighfull dishes, inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean and International cuisine. Show cooking in restaurant's terrace during breakfast and dinner operation hours. Half board guests are offered flexibility to switch dinner for lunch according to preference on earlier notice. Special nights (e.g. Greek night, Italian night, Asian night etc) are regularly organised.
Guests can taste the homemade wine, produced by our own 'Tamiolakis' winery.


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My father 22 years ago in german bought a white Vw Santana 1982. My first look wtf? Audi 80? The car was really good shape, engine 1.6 Diesel. I dont have much pics with that car. The car was made almost 310 000 miles without problems.
After a lot of years I had accident.
I didnt have a car to drive so i found in 2004 vw passat trophy prod.1987.
Really clean, car had some places with rust. But not big deal. Engine 1,6 four cylinders. Gasoline.
The Passat trophy didnt have a equipment like Quantum has, and engine was to small for me.
One time i see announcement about VW Passat 2.3 5 cyl. 1987 y. After talking it turned out that car is Quantum
The car looked really bad, noises from the engine, everywhere was oil, problems with starting, whole equipments didnt worked. But i'm still interest
On 2006y i started project
I have to prepare mounts for the engine. I cut some from the front because 5cyl was to long..
I made a lot of holes for AC and cables but like in oryginal.
I sandblast engine, suspension parts, engine chamber and a few things.
Front suspension are KONI with hardness regulation and they are short and thick.
Rear supension are from mk2 golf H&R
I change almost everything in the engine: new bearings, rings, gaskets, hydraulics pushers and more...
December 2007
March 2008
June 2008
Juli 2008
October 2008 quantum to scrap.
December 2009
In the meantime i had problems with water inside car after rain.
I made temporary.
I leave a roof from black Quantum so i started with that f... rust.
Later i made roof maintenance.
I checked with water, and i can say now its working
January 2010
The paint was ok but didn't perfect so i started again with preapering and painting.
June 2011
I had one week before my weeding and i put together whole parts in to my car
Will be more more. Bigger wheel something 16 9J with stretched tires. Maybe the car will go more down, i have to finish AC, i dont have one pipe from compresor, another exhaust and more chrome on the engine.
I would like to say thanks for JohnBarleyCorn and rest people who they help me to get parts.
More on www.vwsantana.pl
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Settlers confident Israel will lurch rightwards in election
By Maayan Lubell
HEBRON, West Bank (Reuters) - Entrenched in what they view as their Biblical heartland, the hard-line Jewish settlers of Hebron look forward with delight to next week's Israeli election.
Opinion polls forecast Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, already at odds with the world over Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, will easily win a third term in office, with coalition partners who could push him further to the right.
The pro-settler Bayit Yehudi, a natural ally of Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party, is forecast to be the third largest faction in parliament. Two Bayit Yehudi candidates - Hebron settlers - have a real chance of winning legislative seats.
"The feeling is good," said Hebron settler Anat Cohen.
"It is clear that the people of Israel want a national government, a Jewish government that wants the land of Israel with Judea and Samaria," she said, using the Biblical name for the West Bank.
Hebron, divided by a 1997 interim peace deal, is home to 200,000 Palestinians and 800 Jews, who live in a closely-guarded enclave and are among the most ideologically driven of the 500,000 settlers on land Palestinians want for a state.
Settlement projects on land Israel captured in the 1967 Arab-Israeli War are considered illegal by most world powers, which frequently criticize them as an obstacle to peace.
Settler Haim Bleicher, 30, said Israelis no longer believe there is a chance for peace with the Palestinians. Continued...


text: The University of Maine community gathered Friday to honor a late professor and dean.Friends, family, students and faculty came together to celebrate the life of Charlie Slavin at the Collins Center on the Orono campus. The 58-year-old mathematician taught at the university for years, helping students in and out of the classroom. He started the honors program at the university, which he later became the dean of when it became the honors college.Members of the honors community started the school year with a heavy heart, but they say Slavin's legacy will live on. "There's a lot of support in the honors community and Charlie really built that up. He made sure you knew that you had classmates and friends you could to to. Even with his passing, you knew there was still a community there," said Heather Ledoux, one of Slavin's many former students.During the memorial, people shared their "Charlie stories," each of them ending with a fit of laughter and tears. Those closest to him say he will be remembered as a husband, father, and dedicated educator.


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5153. Impounded funds—interest payable. Notwithstanding Sections 5150 and 5151, whenever the auditor has impounded revenues pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 26906.1 of the Government Code and those revenues are ultimately used to provide a refund of tax to the affected taxpayer or taxpayers, interest due to the taxpayer or taxpayers for the period that those funds were impounded shall be calculated and paid at the rate, or rates where the applicable rate fluctuated, earned by the county on those revenues during the period of impoundment.
History.—Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 387, in effect January 1, 1994.
* Article 2 was added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 499, p. 1240, in effect January 1, 1977.


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Jenny Slate and Chris Evans are the newest celebrity couple after working together on their upcoming movie, Gifted.
Chris Evans has made his fortune suiting up as Marvel superheroes. Find out how much playing Johnny Storm and Captain America has helped pad his bank account.
Captain America: Civil War is set to open to monstrous numbers on May 6, but how will it rank against the previous Marvel movies?
If you've seen The Avengers in action against Ultron, then you probably got a kick out of hearing these memorable quotes from the cast.
Here's everything you need to know about the biggest comic book blockbuster of 2015, Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Here's all the main actors and actresses who will play a huge role in Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Here's the 1st trailer for the next superhero team-up film from Marvel Studios, "Avengers: Age of Ultron."
Marvel's most horrific robot is ready to take down the human race in "Age of Ultron."
Chris Evans is playing a superhero hero yet again in Captain America: Winter Soldier. Although he's been in multiple blockbusters, he always stays humble.
Emily Van Camp, known for playing Emily (Amanda) in TV's Revenge, landed her first movie role as Agent 13 in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan, the stars of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", rang the Opening Bell on April 1 at the NYSE.
If you can't wait to see this blockbuster Marvel film, then sit down and check out some of it's earlier scenes.
Check out the official movie trailer for "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" that aired during the 2014 Super Bowl.
Marvel has released the full trailer for 'Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier' which opens nationwide April 4, 2014. Watch the video here.
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Northern Spotted Owl
Meet our education bird Hazel, a Northern Spotted Owl, and learn more about her species.
Meet Hazel
Hatched: Estimated spring 2002
Arrived at Audubon: January 2004
Sex: Female
Expected lifespan: 15-20 in the wild; 15-25 years in captivity
History: Hazel was found starving on the ground in the Mt. Hood National Forest in January 2004. She had injuries to both eyes — consistent with some sort of impact — and her feathers were in terrible condition. A definitive cause of injury was never determined.
Staff and volunteers worked with the 2-year-old owl for more than a year, hoping to release her back into the wild. Within a few months, her weight increased from an emaciated 400 grams to more than 760 grams. Sadly, however, the damage to her primary feathers extended all the way down to the feather follicles, and many of the new feathers that grew in were deformed and misshapen. After more than a year of effort, it was clear that Hazel would never regain the ability to fly.
Release is always the primary goal for any native wild animal brought to the Wildlife Care Center, but this objective takes on even greater significance when the animal in question is a listed species like the Northern Spotted Owl, which is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Hazel was not banded when she arrived at Audubon, so it is not known whether she was part of a breeding pair.
Sponsor Hazel
You can help care for Hazel through Portland Audubon's "Sponsor a Wild Thing" program. Sponsorship is a great way to learn more about our incredible education birds; to help us meet the birds' food, medical, and housing needs; and to support our efforts to bring the birds to classrooms and events, where they serve as ambassadors for their species and Portland Audubon. Sponsor Hazel now.
Scientific name
Strix occidentalis caurina
Class: Aves
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Strigidae
Genus: Strix
Species: occidentalis
Male length: 16-18 inches
Female length: 17-19 inches
Male weight: 1–1.5 pounds
Female weight: 1.25-1.66 pounds
Male wingspan: 42-44 inches
Female wingspan: 43-45 inches
Northern Spotted Owls are medium-sized owls with a round face and distinctive, dark brown eyes. They do not have feather tufts like Great Horned Owls. They are dark brown with a profusion of white spots on the head and back, while their underparts display a uniform pattern of rectangular brown and white bars. The tail feathers appear barred with lighter brown and white bands. The facial disk is grayish-white, barred or mottled with brown, and the chin is white. Like other Strix owls, they are round-headed and fluffy. Immatures look similar to the adult.
The Northern Spotted Owl is a resident of the old-growth rain forests that run from extreme southwestern British Columbia along the Pacific coast to San Francisco Bay. They are also found in the forests of the Sierra Nevada.
Subspecies of the Spotted Owl are found in the western ranges through southern California, as well as in the Rocky Mountains from southern Utah and southern Colorado south to Arizona and New Mexico and west to Texas and Mexico.
Habitat/territory size
The Northern Spotted Owl lives in dense mountain forests, primarily coniferous, and thickly wooded canyons. It requires groves of mature, old-growth trees in ravines and canyons, typically close to permanently running water. It prefers areas which are neither too wet nor too dry.
The Northern Spotted Owl is a non-migratory bird.
The primary prey of the Northern Spotted Owl is the northern flying squirrel, also found in old-growth forests. Other prey includes mice, rats, chipmunks, squirrels and rabbits. It will also eat crickets, large beetles, owlet moths, Steller's Jays, smaller owls and bats.
Hunting method
This bird is strictly nocturnal, hunting by night and roosting quietly in tall trees by day. They use the same hunting techniques as most owls, relying on their excellent sense of hearing to locate their prey and their ability to fly silently to catch prey by surprise.
Spotted Owl pairs mate for life. They use a variety of possible nesting sites but prefer an old-growth tree or another bird's abandoned nest. The pair will return to the same nest year after year. The breeding season lasts from early March to early May. Between two and four eggs are laid and the female incubates them for approximately one month. The hatchlings remain in the nest for about five weeks.
The Spotted Owl has four main types of vocalizations. First, a series of three to four hoots (the male is deep and mellow; the female high and penetrating): "whoo-whoo...WHOO, whup...who-who...WHOO" or "who...huWHO...whoOO." These hoots are leisurely paced and the last note is accented longer.
Second, a series of yelps at an even pitch and pace, accelerating slightly and ending with longer, louder notes: "ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ha-ha-ha-haHooah-haHOOah-HOOah!" This is very dog-like and may be confused with the call of a coyote.
Third, a sharp rising whistle with a snap at the end: "shoee EEE yip!" This is like the Barred Owl, but more frequent (females and young are most likely to give this call).
Finally, there is a duet version of the last two calls in which the male yelps and the female whistles. Other calls may be soft or explosive.
Spotted Owls are not aggressive even in the wild. They have been known to respond to calls by humans imitating their vocalizations, and come down for food offered to them. This extremely mellow personality has not helped them survive. Many of the birds have been attacked and killed by other owls encroaching into their territory.
In 1990, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the Northern Spotted Owl to be a threatened subspecies. Declines were attributed primarily to the loss and adverse modification of the mature and old-growth forests on which the birds depend. Today, only 10-15 percent of these old-growth forests remain. Despite the ESA listing and development of the Northwest Forest Plan in 1994, which set aside large reserves of owl habitat for protection and restoration, owl populations continue to decline at an estimated rate of 4 percent annually across their range. Ongoing logging on state and private lands and salvage logging on federal lands remain major threats to the Northern Spotted Owl's survival. Barred Owls have also migrated west, taking over much of the habitat where Spotted Owls were once found.
Learn about Portland Audubon's efforts to protect the Northern Spotted Owl.


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Bay Ridge Residents Upset With Number of Massage Parlors
According to a New York Times article written by Joseph Berger, residents in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn are concerned over the amount of day spas offering full-body massages popping up in town. The Times reports that six spas have opened on Fifth Avenue alone with as many as two dozen others throughout town. So why are residents worried about so many day spas starting in town? Well because they fear the spas are a cover for sex workers.
The local community board and Councilman Vincent Gentile have received complaints from residents and Gentile has asked the 68th Precinct and district attorney's sex-trafficking unit to investigate.
In the New York Times report, numerous spa owners said they only provide legitimate massage services and the allegations are false. It remains to be seen if an investigation will find anything or even take place, but until something is more is discovered, residents will continue to speculate.
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A couple of great pieces popped up this week about Christian parenting. Few subjects are more vexing today, particularly as many young Christian parents either did not grow up in godly homes or did not receive much training in how to be a godly father and mother. First, John Piper's piece on the absolute necessity [Read More…]
The Gospel and Obedience in Christian Parenting
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
I recently got a hold of Dr. Meg Meeker's book Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: A 30-Day Challenge (The A Group, 2012). It's based off of Meeker's best-selling book by the same name, and it's geared at getting dads to invest in their daughters. Meeker writes from a perspective that religious people of various groups can [Read More…]
Essay on the State of Evangelical Parenting
A just-published story in The Atlantic by Lori Gottlieb entitled "How to Land Your Kid in Therapy" raises some helpful questions about modern parenting and how it is stimulating narcissism. There is some strong language in the piece, so I'm not linking to it. I will, however, quote a section to show the strength of the ideas [Read More…]
NPR, Child's Play, and the Importance of the Imagination
A friend recently tipped me off to a great NPR article on the importance of child's play. Here's a key quotation on how child's play has changed in the last half-century: "Instead of spending their time in autonomous shifting make-believe, children were supplied with ever more specific toys for play and predetermined scripts. Essentially, instead [Read More…]


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This beautiful old-world Granite Mortar and Pestle by Frieling is cut from a single solid piece of natural granite. Combine, grind, crush, or mix herbs and spices with this Frieling Granite Mortar and Pestle. Perfect for crushing cinnamon or cardamom for Arabic coffees and Indian curries. Take your cuisine a step further by adding the most freshly ground herbs and spices available with this "David" Granite Mortar and Pestle.
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Ready to see what we can offer you? We have a great selection of vehicles for you to test drive. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for, don't forget you can always request it!
Do you have damaged credit? No Credit? That's OK with us. We work with a variety of lenders and can usually get your auto loan approved, even if your credit isn't the best.
Ready to come check out that car, truck, or SUV? Whether you want to test drive something in particular or just explore options, request an appointment or just stop in!
We're more than just a dealership to help you with your next purchase. Here's a little more about who we are, both as a dealership and as members of the community.