text:
17 AR mags
oh yeah, 4 .22lr 10rd rotary mags
didnt expect those results.
ive lost count,but i consider 15-20 for each a good start...i slow down once i have that(but dont stop).
if theres a ban...i want enough for me,my kids,and any grandkids that may come along.
...i'll never stop buying mags,even when ive got enough to last forever,i'll buy more in hopes of making a profit down the road(price increases and/or another ban with "grandfather clause" etc).
17 AR mags
oh yeah, 4 .22lr 10rd rotary mags
2-15 rnd for the 92FS, 2-7 rnd for the PA-63, 4-10 rnd for the MK-11
I always want more but money.....well you know.
i have 3 AR-15 so is about 35 mags
xd .45 5 mags 13 round each
m&p 9 3 mags 17 round each
two glock 19 4 mags 15 round each 1 32 round mag
fnp-9 3 mags 16 round each
ruger mark II government model 2 10 round and 2 12 round mags
ruger sr9 one 17 round mag
marlin 9 mm camp rifle 1 10 round mag and 2 25 round mag
If the army has taught me any thing it is to keep everything clean to include mags as well as rotating them out as not to wear the springs in them out. Please also remember to check them on a schedule to know they work. If the spring is bad there are sites out there who sell replacement springs cheeper then buying a new mag. But just my 2 cents.
Currently I have
2-10 rd 2-14 rd
2-6 rd 1-7 rd
4-10 rd
3-10 rd 2-15 rd
2-10 rd 2-25 rd
Beretta 92FS = 5 15rnd mags (got the holster mike thanks!)
XD-40 = 5 12rnd mags
All factory mags, I used to do after markets but stopped after one screwed up my S&W 915.
I only carry one spare mag now though, I used to be all gung ho when I got my CCL for the first time and carried all four spare mags, however I think I've leveled out now and carry one spare with one in the gun + knife + 3oz OC spray on my key ring, or my "pen" OC spray which works well with a suit.
I've only got 2 at the moment. Going to pick up a couple more soon. Thinking of doing some IDPA when I get a bit more consistent.
I like to keep at least 5 on hand per. One in and 2 pairs of reloads. I'm not there with all of mine and have more than 5 for a couple of the ones I've had the longest. 5 is my magic number.
As someone living in Canada I have to wonder what the hell happens in the states that some of you guys need to CARRY around 3 mags with you
i have so many i lost count between handguns and rifle mags
For the pistols I keep about 3-4, would like more though. I think I keep about the same for the rifles but I plan on getting some more before I won't be able to anymore.
just bought a FNP-9, it came with three mags. i had to buy a second for my sig mosquito, it only cane with one mag.
I have 2. I have a P6, and that was my limit when I bought it. I tried to get a third, but the company I bought it from wouldn't let me.
I have a G17 and a G26. The 26 came with two 10 rd., I have six 17rd that will function in either weapon. Ten 35-rd for my Galil 5.56, and about twelve 30rd for the (2) 7.62X39 AK's. Does anyone know if the same mags will load and feed the 5.45X39, if I were to decide another AK is in order?
Typically 6 for pistols and 12 for rifles. Most I have more then this because of multiple copies.


text:
Model Mayhem Admin
Laurie DicksonModel Female Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
My MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/fitnesschamp
Mayhem # 124624
About Me
Hello Everyone and thanks for stopping by!!!
I am a 40+ Two Time World Champion 2008 Fitness Model! And proud mother of two beautiful kids!
I shoot for print/advertising, fitness/swimsuit, sports, glamour, and fashion. I am a personal trainer and compete in a variety of sports, which would include motocross, mtn. bike racing, figure and bodybuilding.
Also check out my article in INSIDE FITNESS Magazine this month!!
1st Place WNSO World Champion Pro Masters Fitness Model
1st Place WBFF World Champion Masters Fitness Model
2nd Place Pro Fitness Model
3rd Place Pro Masters Muscle Model Nov. 2008 Miami, Florida
Sunshine Girl of the Month-Calgary, Alberta
Photo and profile-MuscleMag International
Photo and profile-Natural Bodybuilding Mag
1997 World Cup Championship Motocross Racing - 2nd place
Photo and article-Canadian Biker Magazine
Strength/Fitness video Pete Bliss Productions
Bikini Jam 21 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 2006
I love the diversification of modelling. In hopes to anchor potential shoots, I also am eager to make new acquaintances.
I am also the proud mother of two beautiful kids ages 5 and almost 8. By far they are my greatest accomplishments in my life.
Have a great day!!
Have you worked with Laurie Dickson? Add Credits for Laurie Dickson! >>
Credit Notes
Photo credits
Jon Howard
Canadian Biker Magazine
Calgary Herald
MuscleMag Int.
Natural Bodybuilding Magazine
Inside Fitness Magazine Summer '08
Feature article Impact Magazine January '09
Feature article Fitness Experts Magazine Spring '09
Cover Fitness Experts Magazine Summer '09
Joel Roberts
Kevin Jordan
Glen E. Grant
Addison Fitzgerald
Christa Rivington
John Lathrop (fitimages)
Jason Breeze
Loading Content

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Strezov Sampling RHODOPE Ethnic Bulgarian Choir KONTAKT.DVDR | 453 MB
A unique product that brought to life our "Syllabuilder" engine - a powerful word building software that allows you to write your own words which will be "sung" by a virtual ethnic Bulgarian choir.
Ethnic Bulgarian singing is something really special for us, because it's something we are proud of as a nation. This special type of "throat" singing is truly unique and gives a new and interesting timbre that is not typical for the choir ensembles. This is why we decided that this requires a special approach - we wanted to get away from pre-recorded phrases and loops and to give the user the possibility and freedom to do what they like with this choir.
This is what brought SYLLABUILDER to life - an engine that our programmer Alexander Koev worked for more than a year on. The result is a sample library that is quite new and has the following features:
10 singers
Range of E3-D5 (C4 = middle C)
The powerful SYLLABUILDER engine (full word building engine) allows you to write words that will be 'sung' by the virtual choir
The Syllabuilder gives you the ideal balance between the detailed control over the words and the fast workflow
Ability to Save and Load presets; cross-compatible with future versions.
Ability to manually edit each of the consonants or vowel sounds in Syllabuilder text
Polyphonic legato
The ability to overlap different vowels/consonants in a single midi track - one voice holding on Ah (for instance), while the other voices still progressing throughout the lyrics.
Easy to use either live or in your DAW
Intuitive HELP incorporated in the Kontakt patch
Various other scripts that will help you in your workflow
Last but not least - the unique timbre of the Ethnic Bulgarian singers
The product is Native Instruments Kontakt 5+ FULL version compatible.


text:
Esperanza C. Flores
Esperanza C. Flores of La Pryor died on Jan. 10, 2014, at Uvalde Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 11, 1936, in La Pryor to Jacinta Arriola Cruz and Manuel Cruz. She is survived by four daughters, Gloria Perez and husband, Javier, Diana Lopez and husband, Jesse, Martha Flores, all of La Pryor and Sonia Flores and husband, Ruben Uriegas, of Uvalde; two sons, Manuel Flores Jr. and wife, Janet, of Houston and Roberto Flores and wife, Elvia, of Portland; one brother, Manuel Cruz Jr. of La Pryor; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Manuel O. Flores; two sisters, Olivia Perez and Eva Ortiz; and one brother, Alejandro Cruz. A rosary was recited on Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel. A funeral Mass was held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment followed in La Pryor Cemetery. Pallbearers were Javier Perez Jr., Jesus Lopez, Manuel Flores III, George Gonzales, Greg Gonzales and Frank Martinez Jr. Honorary pallbearer was Brayden Flores.
Rate this article:


text:
I just got this one today....
I just got this one today....
In the interest of full disclosure Henry; it is not 300 wheel horsepower like the previous owner stated.
Wow, that's the new "Greeny"!
you got paul, chris, and someone elses old corrado.
make it right with a new engine and drive it.
that car WAS very nice.
I'm happy to see it made it to someone who will take good care of it!! Awesome!
i saw at at Exklusiv today when i was there getting my exhaust. couldn't believe how bad the paint is in some areas when i was so nice years ago. but glad its in good hands and hope you make it nice.
and i went to see Adam R. today to get my new cabrio top from him, and his classic green Corrado is pure sex and just amazing. get this one back up and nice and you'd have two sweet green Corrado's.
2015 Audi S3 2.0T quattro - Air Lift / fifteen52/ PARTS SCORE / B&B / BFI / GIAC
1996 Cabrio build thread http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...6-build-thread
I Sell Audi's in AZ
henry burn this car to the ground
Remember when Paul built this like it was yesterday.
Henry, you sir have a problem.
Its a green Corrado.. not worth saving.. it will be raped of it's good bits and sold to some self loathing enthusiast and they can take on restoring it to its former glory.
Current Stable: 2013 Golf R, 1998 GTI VR6, 1990 Vanagon Tin-Top, 1996 Golf Harlequin...and a Pivot Firebird when the Germans are mad at me.
Paul then Chris then David then Tyler then Justin then me.....whew
Last edited by VWnutAZ; 05-27-2012 at 04:03 PM.
Current Stable: 2013 Golf R, 1998 GTI VR6, 1990 Vanagon Tin-Top, 1996 Golf Harlequin...and a Pivot Firebird when the Germans are mad at me.
Last edited by low_passat; 05-07-2012 at 05:56 PM.
2007 Candy White/Black Passat 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition| APR Stage 2+ | APR HPFP | Forge WINtake | S3 Intercooler | B&B 3" Turbo-Back Exhaust | Dogbone Insert | FK Silverline+ Coilovers | Front Lip Spoiler/Hi-Def Sideskirts | Votex Trunk Lip Spoiler | R-Line Fog Grilles | Clear Corners | HID Kit - low beams & fogs | RCD-510 | Podi Boost gauge | R-Line Pedals | GTI Steering Wheel |
I found these pictures on my computer today from December of 2004 when the car was nearly complete.
It is a shame that I didn't take more of it before selling it.


text:
Transportation Nation
Oakland: 356,000 Parking Tickets a Year, 14 Staffers to Handle Complaints
(San Francisco – KALW) The city of Oakland issued 356,000 citations last year. That's nearly 1,000 a day. Even counting repeat offenders, that's a lot of angry citizens, and they are not shy about saying so: the office has a whole Yelp page devoted to bashing it. But this seemingly vast and hated bureaucracy? It's actually only 14 people – total. Mitchell and her fellow cashier are the only two staff who work the windows. Which means that with a few exceptions, they're the only ones dealing with the ticket-paying public, day in and day out.
Listen in with Casey Miner at KALW News.


text:
Are the higher salaries worth it overall ?
View Single Post
10.09.2010, 12:39
Papa Goose
Forum Legend
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Ägeri
Posts: 3,633
Groaned at 233 Times in 190 Posts
Thanked 4,075 Times in 1,753 Posts
Re: Are the higher salaries worth it overall ?
I must agree that life here is pretty quiet and boring most of the time
You live in Adliswil no wonder.... I've seen more life in a crypt
Switzerland is more reserved than other countries, but it is what you make it. If all you want to do is compare it to somewhere else you will find fault, I've lived in the UK, Germany, France and now here... I much prefer it here, adaptation is the key.
This user would like to thank Papa Goose for this useful post:
Papa Goose
View Public Profile
Send a private message to Papa Goose
Find all posts by Papa Goose


text:
Metroid Prime: Hunters - Character / Multiplayer FAQ
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Metroid Prime: Hunters Nintendo DS Release date: March 20, 2006 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Character strategies/ multiplayer FAQ Written by: UrPapi = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = TTTTTTT TTT TTT TTT ABLE OF CONTENTS = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 1. Version History 2. Introduction 3. Hunters 3a. Samus 3b. Kanden 3c. Spire 3d. Sylux 3e. Noxus 3f. Weavel 3g. Trace 4. Multiplayer Modes 4a. Battle 4b. Survival 4c. Prime Hunter 4d. Defender 4e. Nodes 4f. Capture 5. Damage Chart 6. Multiplayer Maps 7. Secrets and Glitches 8. Hunter's License 9. FAQ's/ Q&A 10. Contacting Me 11. Contributions 12. Copyright 13. Special Thanks = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 1. Version history = = = = = = = = V.1.0 August 22, 2006 Started and finished FAQ V.1.5 August 24, 2006 Added reverse strategies for when you are fighting character More to come! = = = = = = = 2. Introduction Hi, Thanks For Reading my FAQ! I am UrPapi on the message boards.This is an FAQ on strategies and tips for characters, maps and more. If you would like to contribute info, then by all means do so. Contact info is in the contact section. Let's get to it! = = = == = = = = = = = = = 3. Hunters This is where it really gets fun. I will explain everything I know About the hunters. Strategies, weapons abilities and alt forms will Be explained here. Also, if you would like to destroy an alt. spammer (person who uses alt to much) I would strongly suggest using the magmaul. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 3a. Samus Aran = = = = = = = = = Species: Human Origins: Ysae Kaeps The heroine of the story (and my personal favorite) is Samus Aran. Her affinity weapon is the Missile launcher. A very powerful Weapon in her hands, the Missile launcher has a built in heat seeking effect. Her alternate form, the morph ball in the right hands is the fastest alt. in the game. This is where we go to her strategy. Samus is best suited for small arenas, with morph ball tunnels and places to Drop morph ball bombs. Her basic strategy, is to shoot homing missiles continually The missiles are for long range! Do not even think about fighting with missiles a tPoint blank range! This is suicide! Instead go into morph ball and ensue CQC! (Here on C.lose Q.uarters C.ombat.) When you are in morph ball, you have the Opportunity of doing massive damage. Using the Morph ball boost, ram your Opponent with a boost, and drop a bomb. If you add the 2, 24 dmg from boost 16 dmg from bomb, 40 damage, unscathed! There is also something I like to do. I call it Triple bomb bounce. Rhythmically bomb once, twice, thrice on the Opposition's head. 48 dmg! It is a little hard to do on moving alts. It is easier to hit them While they are in biped. Also, in morph ball tunnels, she is deadly! Boost, 3x bombs,72 dmg, and if done quickly, a very fast kill, I might add. There is one more thing I would like to add. The power beam is a very deadly weapon .When you spawn in, your reticule will be at headshot level. If you do not move the reticule up, or down, continually fire 3, then a charged headshot. A normal headshot will Do 9 dmg x3 27dmg plus 48 for charged headshot. Very good weapon. This is only easy For people who use the dual control schemes. Onto the next strategy! To fight Samus, you never ever want to fight someone in their forte. Samus is a medium-long range fighter. So, ideal characters would be: sylux, Spire, and maybe even kanden. Kanden isn't very effective, because his main strategy is to use homing missiles, and even if his vision is impaired, he still has enough sight to use a homing missile. Ideal would be sylux drain, but beware, if she goes into alt, don't expect many hits. Switch to alt and do a triangle nuke(see sylux strategy.) Spire is the best against Samus. Combine a magmaul burn, and a few shots with it and she'll be gone before you can say "octolith" = = = = = 3b. Kinden = = = = = Species: Enoema Origins: A sinister laboratory The first Hunter fought in adventure mode; kanden can be very powerful in the right hands. He is ideally suited to small and medium arenas. Kanden's affinity weapon is the volt driver. You are basically shooting a better power beam. Earlier I mentioned headshot level and this is where it also comes in handy. Kanden's alternate form is the stinglarva. Though slightly more powerful than the morph Ball bomb, it is slower to regenerate. But it does have a small homing device on it. It can Travel a small distance before exploding. But a more useful part is, if it finds someone it Will hit. In the air, going fast, it will hit if it senses something. Kanden's strategy is a simple one. With kanden, the volt driver has a slow homing device and temporarily distorts your visor. It only distorts when charged, and uses 3 UA. From long to medium range, charge a volt driver shot. Shoot it at the opponent As it blinds them, quickly shoot headshots at them. When the distortion stops, rinse and repeat. If the opponent closes the gap, then switch affinities, or go into alt.the premise Of kandens alt strategy is to do a little damage while retreating for health or to make a Long range attack. If you run out of UA, switch to the power beam. Next strategy! Kanden is a Short-medium fighter so adjust your strategy accordingly. Samus, Trace, and weavel are very good against her. With Samus, use homing missiles, but if he goes into alt, don't consider chasing it if you don't have full health. As for trace, it is pretty self explanatory, since kanden is not a long range fighter and trace is, so imperialist headshots will get it done. As for weavel you can: (I don't recommend this though, he is the worst against him of the three) 1. Glitch(see glitch section for weavel exclusive glitches) 2. use battlehammer in biped, and if he swithches to alt, ensue halfturret at close range combined with halfturret slices = = = = = 3c. Spire = = = = = Species: Diamont Origins: Mondreus Spire is a very deadly hunter, with his affinity weapon. He is also suited to small and Medium-sized arenas Spire's affinity weapon is the magmaul. THIS WEAPON LOBS. This is not a straightshooter. His special ability is a burning attack. When charged, it will do a 32 damage burn added on to the normal dmg. His alternate form is the dialanche. He is a ball that can batter opponents with rocks. It does a large amount of Dmg. Also, the dialanche can climb walls! Just roll into one and it will go up it. Another Nifty ability of spire is that he can walk through lava, without getting hurt! That is why It is easy to win in 1v1 matches. Kill 1 person. And go as far out in the lava as you can on alinos gateway, and they will have to die to reach you. You are basically invulnerable. Not to snipers though. Wait in alt, so you have no head, and so it will be harder to spot You. Not to other spire users though. First, what you should do with spire is grab the magmaul as early as you can. He becomes deadly if you are accurate enough. It adds up after a while. A smart thing to do is Burn the opposition then go into alt and batter the opponent. This will lead to large amounts of dmg. Beware! If you are playing as spire against trace, (more info later) You will die easier. Why? Spire has large shoulders. That counts as areas for headshots. Zoomed in, this gives trace users an easier target. Next strategy! To fight against spire I recommend long range attack. This includes samus' missiles, and trace's imperialist. If you try to fight him with CQC you will get thrashed! This is his specialty. Don't play on his terms. Change the battle style to make him get out of his comfort zone. Also, the Judicator has increased power against him. Trace users, Shoot his head! It is enlarged and will allow easier OHKOs. if you are playing as a Short ranged character like sylux, strafing seems to work, as it is much harder to hit you at medium range if you are strafing. = = = = 3d. Sylux = = = = Species: Unknown Origins: Cylosis Sylux is a very fast and powerful character, and my second favorite. He is an all around Character Sylux's affinity weapon is the shock coil. Its special ability drains health! Not half, all Of it! That is why he is a survivalist. His alternate form is the lockjaw. It attacks by weaving lines of explosive tripwire. His strategy is different depending on how you want to play. The shock coil can "uncoil" to do major dmg. Shoot them with the shock coil and hold it. After a second it gets better. And after another, it gets incredibly powerful! This will kill opponents incredibly fast! Sylux's alt is the lockjaw. This is the fastest Base speed in all of the alts. There are two ways to own. Weave a triangle nuke on the opponent. Regardless of what some may think, this is not a OHKO. It does 180 dmg. The max is 199 (not counting hackers) how to use it: set one bomb. Move away. Set Another. This will connect them. When someone walks in front of it, connect it for A triangle nuke. Another way of dmg is to set a line, (two bombs, connected) and put it in front of someone. Once they hit it start mashing the shoot button (whatever that may be) and it will add more to the chain. This will do just about as much as the triangle nuke. This concludes sylux's strategy. Sylux is hard to plan for. He is medium, so you can really use anyone. Depending on which charcter you use, look to their strategies. But the easiest is LONG RANGE. You will thank me if you remember this because he has to get close for a triangle nuke, so keep away If he goes to alt. = = = = 3e. Noxus = = = = Species: Vho Origins: Vhozon Noxus is a very powerful character, if used correctly. Noxus' affinity weapon is the judicator. Noxus' special ability allows him to freeze someone at close range. More info on range later, for now, strategies. Noxus' alternate form is the vhoscythe. It is pretty powerful but to attack you must hold L and once you hit them you must put out the blade again. Noxus' strategy is to freeze and confound. First grab the judicator. And charge it. Get to close range and freeze. Here are a few tricks. - Charge a judicator aim at the ground while facing the opponent. Let go and this will freeze them from any distance. As long as you are at the same height. There is a rumor if they are above you, reverse and shoot at the sky and it will freeze them. The shadow freeze does not work on a cloaked trace. - Shadow freeze the opposition and switch to the imperialist (more later) and aim at their head while zoomed in. if you are quick this is an easy OHKO. If you are slow switching weapons they will break out of the ice. Also, the vhoscythe is an effective defensive weapon. It shuts down, samus alts and spire alts and throws them back. Same for bipeds. It does a large amount of dmg, so you can chase them or let them chase you and still come out victoriously. Next strategy! Don't use close range, whatevr you do, noxus is the hardest. Long range works the best. Just think about it. If you get close, youll get frozen, yet if you are long, he doesn't have to freeze you, just shoot random shots. I'd rather get shot than be frozen and get cheap hits. Also, stay out of small tunnel; this is why you will lose to him on ice hive. His shots don't lose speeds when they richochet, so they can bounce off the walls until it hit you. It has limited amount of bounces, but the game will deliberately aim at you. Not outragesly. But if they richochet in your general direction, it will most likely hit you. So, keep to samus' missiles and trace's imperialist. = = = = 3f. Weavel = = = = Species: Cybernetic space pirate Origins: Unknown Weavel can be good and bad. There are good weavel users and bad ones. Weavels affinity weapon is the battlehamme .THIS WEPON LOBS No, it isn't a hammer, but a gun. Weavels special ability adds a splash effect to the shots. His alt is the halfturret. Self explanatory, he turns into a halfturret. The bottom becomes a stationary turret, while the top move using his arms. He attacks with an energy sword. Weavel is also the recipient of many glitches only he can do. His strategy can be to abuse the alt, or abuse the battlehammer. Your choice. Most will be glitchers. His alt shoots battlehammer shots. Regardless of what weapons you have, the alt will always have the battlehammer. Next strategy! Haha, a very controversial, charceter partially to glitches. Anyway, long range is your best bet. Don't do middle or short, because they will resort to halfturret or biped battlehammer. Probably HT because it is easier, he doesn't have to aim, and he can use HT slice. So use samus' missiles and traces IMP. (short for imperialist as seen in game)ALSO, another thing to exploit, weavels top form of the alt is still vulnerable to headshots! Just aim at his lowered head. Another cheap strategy, use the shock coil with any character(if its on the level) on his lower alt. it does not move, there for large amounts of damage is easily made. To dodge alt fire, move left or right and jump to the opposite way. Most comfortable for me, is to move left and jump right, and do a little circle. Use it to dodge its fire. = = = 3g. Trace = = = Species: Kriken Origins: Kriken Empire. Trace is you average sniper. He is adept on large arenas. Trace's affinity is the imperialist. This is your basic energy sniper rifle in the game. Aside from low ammo and fire rate, this is the most powerful weapon in the game. When he has this equipped and is stationary he will become invisible. Only while being stationary though. This weapon also has a zoom function. Select for dual modes and R for stylus modes. For dual you can double tap the icon, but if you are already using dual mode, chances are you won't to do that. Select works better. Trace's alternate form is the triskelion. This is probably the most powerful alt in the game, and one of the fastest. Its primary attack is a lunge which chomps 50 dmg a hit. 4 hits, U R DED. Also, when he zooms in and hits you in the head U R DED. It is a OHKO. Or 200 dmg. When the alt stops moving it also turns invisible. He is a basic camper. You are not completely invisible though. Just hard to see. Trace is long range only, so the choice is clear. Ideal characters would be Kanden, sylux, spire and weavel. They all should rush him and stay in his face as much as possible. He won't like getting hit, so he will resort to alt, and to dodge this strafe, and jump Continusly. This officially ends all character FAQs. There is still more though = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 4. Multiplayer Modes = = = = = = = = = = = This is all the modes and descriptions on how they work. 4a. Battle This is your basic death match. This mode is used in WIFI internet connection. You get 1 point for 1 kill. First to point quota or most when time runs out wins. All stages are available. = = = = = = = = = = = = 4b. Survival Similar to battle but the last hunter standing is the victor. When you run out of stock (lives) you are disqualified. A trick to do is when you die, don't spawn in. let the game spawn you in so you have a less chance of dying quickly. Also, if someone has low stock and is hiding, the game will say "coward detected" it will point everyone to that person and will be on the radar. Don't be a coward; this will only draw unwanted attention and provocation. All stages are available = = = = = = = = = = = = 4c. Prime Hunter Instead of points you race for time. How do you get time? You get time while being the prime hunter. The first to get a kill is named the prime hunter. You constantly lose health, and everyone is trying to kill you. No fair? They even the odds by giving you: -increased running speed - increased jump height and length - Everyone's special abilities. Trace's cloak etc. You cannot get health orbs nor drain health with sylux. You must kill to gain health. 50 health per kill. First to time limit wins. All stages available = = = = = = = = = = 4d. Defender This is your basic king of the hill. The object is to stay in the ring (hill) for a certain amount of time. If there are two or more hunters in the ring it will be contested in team mode both of you don't have to be in the ring. There aren't time bonuses for it. Stages available: combat hall, data shrine processor core, ice hive, alinos perch, sic transit, transfer lock, sanctorus, subterranean, outer reach, harvester, weapons complex, council chamber, stasis bunker, celestial gateway, alinos gateway, VDO gateway, arcterra gateway, oubliette. = = = = = = = = = = 4e. Nodes Similar to defender, there are rings around the stage. Capture one, and you get bonus points. Capturing two will double the bonus. Capturing three, will give you a time bonus. First to point quota wins. All stages available except transfer lock. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 4f. Bounty This is capture the flag, hunters style. There is an octolith somewhere on the map that belongs to the opponent. You must grab this and take it to your designated spot on the map. It will alert people to stolen octolith and a scored point you can also change auto reset so when you drop the octolith, it can stay there or go back to the drop point. Stages available: Transfer lock, council chamber, elder passage, fault line. End of modes FAQ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 5. Damage Chart = = = = = = = = = This isn't really a chart, but it shows al the damage stuff. Xxx means no headshots. Power Beam Normal Damage: 006/009 Charge Damage: 036/048 Missile launcher Normal Damage: 032/xxx Charged Damage: 048/xxx Splash damage 24 uncharged 24-34 charged Battlehammer Normal Damage: 012/xxx Splash Damage: 12-012 (Weavel only) Imperialist Normal Damage: 036/199 Judicator Normal Damage: 024/032 Charge Damage: 072/087 Magmaul Normal Damage: 032/xxx Charge Damage: 056/xxx,048+20 BURN DMG (Spire only) Splash Damage: 016/020 Shock Coil Normal Damage: 010/Second Volt driver Normal Damage: 014/021 Charge Damage: 056/xxx Samus Aran's morph ball bomb: 16 Dmg/bomb Kanden's Stinglarva: 20 Dmg/segment Spire's Dialanche: 32 Dmg/ full hit Trace's Triskelion: 50 Dmg/lunge Sylux's Lockjaw: 40 Dmg/line Noxus' Vhoscythe: 42 Dmg/slice Weavel's Halfturret: 36 Dmg/HT Slice 12 Dmg/HT shot = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 6. Multiplayer Maps = = = = = = = = = = = These are the maps in the game. Some are just extensions and I will point this out. Basic strategy is to be the first to get the item on that level. Attributes are things like lava etc. = = = = = = = Combat Hall Size: small = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Data Shrine Size: medium = = = = = = = = = = == = = = Processor Core Size: small Items: Double Damage, Deathalt (Deathalt not in survivor) = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = High Ground Size: medium Items: Double Damage = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Ice Hive Size: medium Attributes: Ice Items: Double Damage, Deathalt = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Alinos Perch Size: Large = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Sic Transit Size: Medium Items: Double Damage, Cloak = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Transfer Lock Size: Medium = = = = = = = = = = = = = Sanctorus Size: Small Attributes: Ice Items: Double Damage = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Compression Chamber Size: Small Items: Double Damage = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Incubation Vault Size: Small Attributes: Incubation Tank is acidic = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Subterranean Size: Large Attributes: Ice Items: Double Damage, Cloak = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Outer Reach Size: Medium Items: Double Damage = = = = = = = = = = = = = Harvester Size: Large Items: Cloak = = = = = = = = = = = = Weapons Complex Size: Large Attributes: Low Gravity Items: Cloak = = = = = = = = = = = = = Council Chamber/extension of Alinos Perch Size: Large Attributes: Extended amount of Lava = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Elder Passage/extension of High Ground Size: Large = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Fuel Stack Size: Large Attributes: Anti Gravity Lift Items: Cloak, Double Damage = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Fault Line/ extension of Subterranean Size: Large Attributes: Ice Items: Cloak, Double Damage = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Stasis Bunker Size: Medium = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Head Shot Size: Large Attributes: Low Gravity Items: Deathalt = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Celestial Gateway Size: Medium = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Alinos Gateway Size: Large Attributes: Lava = = = = = = = = = = = = = = VDO Gateway Size: Large Items: Double Damage = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Arcterra Gateway Size: Large Attributes: Ice = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Oubliette Size: Large Items: The Omega Cannon = = = = = = = End of maps. = = = = = = = 7. Secrets and Glitches = = = = = = = These are all the secrets and glitches I know. Send me more if you know any not posted here. - COMBAT HALL (Everyone can do this glitch)Go to the thin hallway and stand by the corner closest to the jumpad. Walk backwards into the corner and Charge a missile or the the magmaul and aim it at 45 degrees in front of you. Release the missile while walking backwards. You should fly through the wall. Jump Diagonally Up and Right in midair to avoid falling. You should land on a corner. - (Everyone) - Same as 1 except it's reversed. Go to the opposite corner nearest the affinity weapon in the small hallway and jump diagonally up- left. - (WEAVEL ONLY!!) Missile, Battlehammer, or Magmaul Push the walk backwards and release missile, battlehammer, or magmaul thing) into the first alt-form tunnel. Move forward until you get near the blue health there. Then turn to alt and hold right. Try to land on the little indent in the blackness. - WEAVEL ONLY-Missile, battlehammer, or magmaul push into the second alt tunnel and then turn to alt pushing right. You should land in the wall between the main area and the mini-hall. - PROCESSOR CORE - You can do the charged missile push while running backwards at the morph all tunnel leading to the double damage, then you can continue to use missile pushes to go through it, and then at one point you should fall through and be in the shadow world of the level. Another thing to do is go into alt form and have the top half jump into the main area if you are weavel and in the tunnel. - ICE HIVE - For you deathalt haters, be weavel and go to the ledge (with the shield thing and health spawn) near the box thing, and turn your back to the box thing and look at the ground. Then fire two battlehammer shots, then jump backwards, and while holding the down button, go into alt form at the top of the jump, and you should land on the box. - Now for the shadow world glitch. Be weavel, because it is easiest to do as him. Go to the jump pad where the double damage thing is. And look up and shoot at the walls, you will find one that your shots go through. Use the jump pad to get up to it, and jump into it. Then now the tricky part, you have to try to land in the tunnel that you got into the room by, and if you succeed, you are in the shadow world.....if you need extra help getting to it, go into alt form when your still above it. - SIC TRANSIT - (Weavel only)To get to the shadow world here, play as weavel and go to the lowest hall and at one end, there is a little room that is orange and has a pillar at the right side. Now jump up to the top and hold forward, you should stay up, and the screen should shake. Then go into alt form, and have the top half jump forward and to the right. You should land on an invisible floor. And while on the invisible floor, run to the room with the cloak (without running back into the hall). Then as long as you don't die, or go back to the hall, you will remain in the shadow world of the level. - COUNCIL CHAMBER - you go to where there is the imperialist spawn point, then fall down to the bottom of that box, and then if you are looking to the area out side of it, go to your right and put your back to the corner. And begin running backwards. Set your aim to the bottom corner part you see in front of you and set your aim a bit to the left. Charge up your missile and fire. If you did it right, you will go through the wall and fall to the area below, and be in the shadow world. This can be done at Alinos Perch also, but you will just fall to your death. - ALINOS GATEWAY - You can go to the arch by the waterfall, and run into the arch, and you should start to float up. It can be done at nearly all points on the arch, and from there, you can wall walk to certain areas.....this can be done from other spots also, but they can be seen a lot easier. - Another is where you play as weavel, then go onto the dirt area and at one of the health spawn area; you will see a corner between the wall, and the block. Run to the corner, and then stop walking, then go into alt form and kind of run to the corner, and you should fall into a small space between the turret and the corner. Then change the view so it is like the camera is inside of the wall looking at you, and then hold down and right, and you should sink through the floor. Then you will fall into some lava, so from there go to biped, then back to alt form and let the top sit on the turret. And let your turret unleash its furry on those above. - ARCTERRA GATEWAY - will start with the stairway one. There are several ways to do this, but an easy way is to get on a jump pad and try to land right at the corner between the top and as you land hold down and right, and you should go through, and into the staircase. - Next up is the inside the rock trick at the middle spire. At the middle spire, go into the crack and go into alt form. Roll towards the crack and you should go inside of it. Don't go too far or you will fall, but when your inside, go back to biped form and you have a great spot for sniping. - Now for a 3 way one I found. Go to the top of the arena, and then you will see 2 parts sticking out of the walls on opposite sides of the arena. Go to the one with the blue light. Then jump up and into the small area. While there and you're facing the wall, turn left and jump forward, you should go bit farther and be near the edge. Now look down and towards the wall again. Run forward, and then as you run forward, very slowly turn left, bit by bit. When you are facing the right angle and are running forward, you should go through the wall. Then from there, you have 2 choices. First choice is to continue to go in the direction you're facing and immediately jump. If you are fast enough, you should land in a hall that is away from the main level. The second option is to fall the opposite way. You will see a small bit of a snow pile sticking out. Land on it. And from there, you have another 2 options. The first one is to start falling, and then jump back into the level. You should be inside of a huge rock/pillar. The other is if you are sylux. Go into alt form and fly off in the direction of the "invisible hall", and spread your bomb jumps a bit, but not too much. If you place them a good enough distance apart, but not too far, you should see a rock/pillar coming up, if you do everything right, you should run out of bombs right as you get to it. You should be able to land inside of it, and you are in. - OUBLIETTE - Go to the top, then run around on the platform that connects to the very top, and connected to that platform, you will see a smaller platform sticking out. You will see a small hole. As anybody, but spire, go into alt form and go into the hole. You should go into the platform/block. When in there, no one can hurt you. And the only way you can die is if another person goes in or you kill yourself. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 8. Hunter's License = = = = = = = There are a few upgrades to obtain on your license. Everyone on the internet sees your license, so you're going to want a good one! Octolith icon: 100% scans in adventure mode Alimbic spiral: Defeat Gorea 2 Bronze symbol: 25 local or wifi games. Silver symbol: 100 local or wifi games. Gold symbol: 200 local or wifi games. Border: 500 local or wifi games. Golden Border: 500 local or wifi games, while maintaining a 5 star rank. = = = = = You get points for playing and winning games on wifi. Here are the requirements for rank ups. Bounty Hunter/ 1 star - start Super Hunter/ 2 stars- 40 points Elite Hunter/ 3 stars- 140 points Master Hunter/ 4 stars- 390 points Legendary Hunter/ 5 stars/ 750-MAX points = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 9. FAQ'S/ Q&A = = = = = = = First version: no questions. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 10. Contacting Me = = = = = = = I would not like to give out my email, even though I could make your life miserable if you sent me a virus. Go to the Metroid Prime Hunters board and say what you need To there. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 11. Contributions = = = = = = = First version: no one has contributed yet! = = = = = = = 12. Copyright = = = = = = = This FAQ is copyrighted by UrPapi (August 22, 2006) and should not be copied posted On other websites or anything that has to do with this FAQ without my consent. I will allow this FAQ to be hosted on: IGN. Com Gamespot.com If you would like to host this FAQ ask me on the message boards = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Special Thanks = = = = = = = To Nintendo for making a great game, More to come next version! END TRANSMISSION


text:
My Grandmother owned a sweet dog, Poco and he was labeled a Sheltie. Well all the Shelties I've seen are small. While Poco had the personality and looks of a Sheltie, his height was probably that of a Collie. He was tall!! He was even dubbed the "Lassie dog" by some kids.
He was up to my knees and I'm 5'6ft. I have pictures of him, but would have to show you via e-mail because I'm not so good with this photobucket stuff. So is it possible that a dog could be a Collie/Sheltie mix?


text:
Get an overview of this hotelEco-friendly hotel with 6 restaurants and casino
Popular property highlights
Situated in the entertainment district, this eco-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Tunica River Park and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Tunica Queen Riverboat. Tunica National Golf Course and Casino Factory Shoppes are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
Along with 6 restaurants, this hotel has a casino and an outdoor pool. Valet parking is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 500 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus pillowtop beds and LED TVs with satellite channels. WiFi, room service, and free local calls are among the other amenities available to guests.
Guest Highlights
- Comfortable rooms
- Good location
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Comfy beds
- Guestrooms were a little noisy
Horseshoe Tunica Casino and Hotel
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Horseshoe Tunica Casino and Hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 6 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access (surcharge).
This eco-friendly hotel also offers a casino, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site.
- Total number of rooms - 500
- Number of floors - 15
- ATM/banking
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Casino
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Free valet parking
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of restaurants - 6
- Snack bar/deli
- Free self parking
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 500
- Outdoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Outdoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
- Refrigerator
- Microwave (on request)
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( USD 0.00 per night )
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( USD 0.00 per night )
Free self parking, Free valet parking
Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Microwave (on request)
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Satellite TV service
- Room service (limited hours)
- Pillowtop mattress
Where to Eat
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
Binions Steak - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Noodles - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only.
Village Square Buffet - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Starbucks - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only.
8 oz Burger Bar - This diner specializes in American cuisine. Open 24 hours.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golf driving range on site
- Golf lessons on site
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
- Resort fee: USD 14.99 per accommodation, per night
- Fitness center access
- Internet access
- Phone calls
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 5 and USD 20 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day
Hotel Name
- Horseshoe Casino Hotel Tunica
- Horseshoe Casino Tunica
- Horseshoe Casino Tunica Hotel
- Horseshoe Hotel Tunica
- Horseshoe Tunica Casino & Hotel
- Horseshoe Tunica Casino & Hotel Robinsonville
- Horseshoe Tunica Casino Robinsonville
- Horseshoe Tunica Hotel
- Tunica Casino Hotel
- Tunica Horseshoe Hotel


text:
George Clooney Gossip
George Clooney gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
George Clooney
Arguments for: -The MiniVan Majority always wanted him to stop being a bachelor -Wedding of the year -His wife is SO interesting! -His activism: George has become more than a movie star. So if you're looking for "sexy" beyond just having a good body and a handsome face, he's your man -There hasn't been an SMA over 50 since Harrison Ford in 1999. Full Story
Photo Assumption: Amal Clooney's Dress #3
Amal and George Clooney, another wedding reception in England this weekend. She wore gold. It's a recycle! Last February at the premiere of The Monuments Men, before we knew of her, she was observed on the carpet walking by unrecognised, in the same dress. Click here Full Story
Another wedding reception
George Clooney is now in London. Amal's parents have booked out the Danesfield House Hotel & Spa in Buckinghamshire where they're supposedly hosting another wedding reception, presumably for those who couldn't make it to Venice. Already now there are rumours that the Brange will be there. Full Story
George Clooney's only t-shirt
George Clooney was out in Studio City yesterday, supposedly visiting his chiropractor. While wearing his only t-shirt. Always this t-shirt. Because he owns the company. And the company announced that it's releasing a new variant yesterday. "We are extremely excited and proud to add our añejo after resting it to perfection in our barrels in Jalisco, Mexico. Full Story
Coming soon
Jason Merritt/ Getty
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were at the ELLE Women in Hollywood event last night. And that reminds me… We're inside 3 months until the Golden Globe Awards. Tina and Amy are returning as hosts. You remember what happened when they hosted last year? Last year during their opening monologue, they took a shot at George Clooney. Full Story
George Clooney goes back to work too
Amal Alamuddin Clooney went back to work this week, advising the Greek government on the Parthenon Marbles situation. She returned to London yesterday. Here's George Clooney in Vancouver, back for Tomorrowland. Will his wife show up in Canada for the weekend? A lot of you have been asking me about this name change situation, whether or not it's a problem. Full Story
Amal leaves in black and white
Pavlos Karabatsis/ Splash
Amal Alamuddin Clooney has been in Greece the last few days consulting on the return of the Parthenon Marbles. The official visit concluded yesterday with a press conference. Of course someone asked her about George Clooney and what he thought of the issue. I've attached video of her response below. Full Story
Amal Clooney
FameFlynet, Splash
Amal Alamuddin married George Clooney. She's now officially changed her name – and it's reflected on her firm's website, which I'd show you, except that it's crashed…because everyone wants to see that she's now listed as Amal Clooney. Full Story
George Clooney crashes Comic Con (but not THAT Comic-Con)
Santi/ Splash, Jason Carter Rinaldi/ Getty
Which is, honestly, more interesting to me than his wedding. New York Comic Con is underway, and while it isn't as important from an industry perspective as San Diego Comic-Con, it is rising in prominence thanks to some high-profile projects that have eschewed Hall H for New York's west side. Full Story
The Alamuddin Wedding: aftermath
George Clooney gave PEOPLE so much information about his wedding they can release a story every day about the event, sometimes two. Here's one that showed up this weekend: the cost. How much did the wedding cost? PEOPLE says that's grossly inflated: At the end of the day, George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin's three-day wedding weekend, including their intimate Sept. 27 ceremony Full Story
The Amal & George wedding album
You remember a week ago today when Amal Alamuddin was wearing that white and black dress and she and George Clooney, together with Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, were on the gondola and there was a professional photographer following them around? Click here Full Story


text:
Worcester Superior Court Resolves Prior Issues
BOSTON, MA — State Auditor Suzanne Bump today announced an audit of the Worcester Superior Court (WSC) that shows the court acted positively to address the findings of a past audit.
"I'm pleased that the Worcester Superior Court implemented recommendations made in our prior audit," said Auditor Bump. "My office is committed to working with the state courts to help them make improvements."
A 2006 audit disclosed that WSC had not conducted risk assessments in accordance with Administrative Office of the Trial Court (AOTC) guidelines. It is important to conduct regular risk assessments in order to maintain current policies and procedures that protect state resources from fraud, waste, and abuse. Since then, WSC has conducted its risk assessment and accordingly modified its internal control policies.
Due to a change in the Commonwealth's accounting software, the 2006 audit found the WSC could no longer reconcile its record of revenue to the state's record. Acting on audit recommendations, the WSC and AOTC were able to develop procedures for WSC to properly reconcile its revenue with the state.
The 2006 audit also found that WSC was not complying with state policies for the transfer of abandoned property to the State Treasurer's office. The current audit determined that WSC is now transferring all abandoned property to the Treasurer in accordance with state policy.
The Office of the State Auditor Suzanne Bump (OSA) conducts financial, performance, and technical assessments of state government's programs, departments, agencies, authorities, contracts, and vendors. With its reports, the OSA issues recommendations to improve accountability, efficiency, and transparency.
Audit: Worcester Superior Court


text:
Our Services
Contact Us
Our Services /
Residential Development
Residential Development overview
Carter Jonas has long been a leading name in residential development, offering incisive professional advice to landowners and developers.
Tailoring strategy to clients' needs, our overriding objective is to deliver a high quality service that maximises the value of their property assets.
We understand the planning and development process, and our expert service is backed up with market knowledge and hands on experience. Our professionals have a proven track record in identifying development opportunities and advising on appropriate strategies to realise best value before bringing them forward for sale.
But it doesn't stop there. As the list of our services demonstrates, we also offer an enviable development consultancy service, providing professional advice on all aspects of residential development.


text:
AOL's Tim Armstrong Violated Decency, Not Employee Privacy ProtectionsBy
Even reading the words can't help but induce a wince: "We had two AOL-ers that had distressed babies that were born that we paid a million dollars each," AOL Chief Executive Officer Tim Armstrong told employees last week, citing the cost of their care as part of the company's justification for making unfavorable changes to other benefits. It was a disclosure that stung Deanna Fei, the mother of one of the babies in question and wife of an AOL employee, who published an essay over the weekend excoriating Armstrong. But lurking behind the foot-in-mouth firestorm are uncomfortable questions: Do corporate executives routinely keep tabs on the costly health care of individual employees? Is it even legal to share private details about unnamed workers?
"It may have been in poor taste, but I don't know that it was necessarily a violation of anything," says Douglass Farnsworth, an attorney at Trenam Kemker and vice chairman of the American Bar Association's group specializing in employee benefits. That view was echoed by Deborah Peel, founder of the nonprofit group Patient Privacy Rights.
Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a small number of a company's human resources employees can see individual-level data of health claims. But Farnsworth says those employees can only use the information to administer the health plan and must be formally designated and trained for such purposes. Outside the designated group, other company officials can see higher-level data only if it's been scrubbed of at least 18 specific factors that could potentially identify individuals.
After the information is anonymized, it no longer has HIPAA protection. The company—and its CEO—can do with it what they please, even if trotting it out in an all-staff conference call proves insensitive or unwise.
Even at a company as large as AOL, two anonymous examples of emotionally wrenching care for newborns quickly became identifiable among co-workers. "Within minutes of Armstrong's utterance," Fei wrote in her essay, "my husband began fielding questions from colleagues: Wasn't the CEO talking about his baby?" From a legal perspective, however, this shows that the husband's co-workers already knew about his premature baby. For employees who didn't know, nothing Armstrong said would have revealed his identity.
Assuming the disclosure was legal, it raises the question of why Armstrong, the leader of a multibillion-dollar company, would even know that level of detail about two employees in the first place? That's probably because AOL, like most big employers, largely self-insures. According to the company's employee benefits website, last year it offered health plans through two networks: Cigna and Kaiser Permanente (and only Cigna operates in New York, where Fei lives). AOL self-insures the Cigna plans, which means the company directly plays for all of the costs its employees accrue.
Farnsworth says the CEO of the large company where he previously worked would sometimes get deeply involved in reviewing health expenses, asking for numbers and seeking ways to slow the annual rise in spending. "If you are spending $100 million on claims each year, and 2 percent of that is coming from two claims, it's good to know," the attorney says.
While the costs of premature births are hard to predict, some expensive health problems are more preventable. According to Paul Fronstin, a senior research associate with the Employee Benefit Research Institute, employers regularly use data to evaluate their plans, from the costs of hospital visits to how much they spend on asthma medication. Fronstin cites the example of Pitney Bowes, which in the early 2000s reduced how much it made its employees pay for dialysis medication. The change made workers more likely to stick to their preventive regime, which led to lower hospital and emergency costs and an overall savings of 6 percent per dialysis patient.
At the end of the day, bottom-line costs are the employer's to deal with. Reinsurance policies might offer reimbursement in extreme cases, but Farnsworth says the larger companies often don't seek coverage: "The premium for the reinsurance is high, so you might as well bank the money and just plan to have two or three catastrophic, million-dollar claims a year." As he puts it, the occasional large payouts are "just the cost of self-insuring health care."
And the cost of using "distressed babies" to justify unpopular changes in compensation? The backlash continues, as Fei went on television on Monday to discuss her family's situation. Armstrong apologized and backtracked on the benefits change, and the overall impression left by the crisis isn't favorable for AOL. But while the court of public opinion has judged swiftly in this case, Armstrong's callous comments didn't break privacy laws.


text:
This looks like a direct response to the fact LG recorded operating losses in Q3 of 2010. Since then, however, the company has released its most successful smartphone to date - the LG Optimus One - with 2 million units sold as of December 10. Also, the Korean manufacturer is set to release the first smartphone to feature a dual-core processor early next year in South Korea, while the LG Optimus 2X's US launch is rumoured to be either in February or March.
Here is LG's official statement on the subject:
"The focus for 2011 will be bolstering our core businesses of smartphones, tablets, TVs and large-sized displays and also supporting new growth engines such as solar cell, new types of displays and small-sized display panels for smartphones and tablets."
source: Reuters


text:
Commerce City, Colo. • On a snowy night more suitable to slaloms than soccer, Clint Dempsey scored early in his first start as the American captain and the United States beat Costa Rica 1-0 on Friday in a key qualifier for next year's World Cup.
Plows and shovels were used to clear the penalty areas, center circle and midfield stripe as snow got heavier, and a yellow-and-purple ball was used. There was even a brief stoppage in the 55th minute when it was unclear whether the match commissioner would let the contest continue.
But the game resumed and will be remembered in American soccer for the elements as much as the 1967 Ice Bowl is in the NFL. As the snow increased, it made the field resemble a cake topped with piles of sugar, and players' hair turned white as snow stuck along their scalps. During injury time, American defender Geoff Cameron even playfully pushed the back of a grounds crew member shoveling the field.
"It was difficult out here to see anything," Dempsey said. "We were able to come together when we needed to."
As the conditions deteriorated, the U.S. survived Michael Umana's apparent 70th-minute goal for Costa Rica goal that was disallowed for offside and came away with a red-very-white-and-blue victory. Brad Guzan, in goal because Tim Howard was injured, slid in the snow after balls like a kid in a park.
After wasting an early lead and losing their final-round opener last month at Honduras, the Americans were under pressure to come up with a win, especially with their next game Tuesday at regional power Mexico. Dempsey's 16th-minute goal lifted them from last place in the six-nation group to second, one point behind Honduras, which rallied from two goals down for a 2-2 tie at home against Mexico.
The U.S. extended its home unbeaten streak in qualifying to 23 games over a dozen years (21-0-2).
The gametime temperature of 30 degrees 54 below the start temperature for the 2-1 loss at Honduras last month, when the Americans withered in the heat and humidity as the match went on.
When DaMarcus Beasley slid on his back following a collision, he formed a bit of a snow angel.
Coach Jurgen Klinsmann, criticized earlier in the week in a Sporting News story citing unidentified players and others close to the team, used his 24th lineup in 24 matches since replacing Bob Bradley. With eight players out because of injuries and illness, the 30-year-old Beasley was at left back in his first competitive international start since the 2009 Confederations Cup. Cameron was shifted to right back and Omar Gonzalez and Clarence Goodson started in central defense in front of Guzan, who made his first start in three years.
O U.S. captain Clint Dempsey scores in the 16th minute, and a Costa Rican goal in the 70th minute is disallowed after an offside call.
• The heavy snow causes a brief stoppage in the 55th minute.


text:
- 75 total posts
- 1 review
- 74 comments
Reviews & Stories
32 Year Old, 2 Kids, Removing 350 cc after 5 Years to Be Healthy Again! - Leawood, KS
I got implants after having my first child, I was really into fitness and running ... lost my post-baby boobs, was not even filling out my B bras at that point. I was teaching fitness, and it seemed like everyone in my area had fake breasts. I did feel flat like a boy all the time, so I decided to get implants. I was also not in a good place with my husband, we had a really rough patch. He was... READ MORE
Recent comments from DownsizingInKS
I had the same tear drop shape always, and my results were good with removal only. I would recommend removal first and see if you can live without a lift. READ COMMENT
I was scared about being saggy too, but they aren't bad at all. I think starting with removal only is the safest option! READ COMMENT
Yes, it was around $1800 going back to my same surgeon who implanted them. READ COMMENT
Actually, looking back they did remove some of the capsule (as much as they could). They said you can have issues if you leave it, I think with infection maybe post-op. READ COMMENT
They did not remove the capsule, unless they did partially (I can't remember). I do not feel bumpy at all, totally natural. Care after for me was easy, I just had a great experience. I don't think I took pain meds after day 1, then I... READ COMMENT


text:
Would you like to save as your currency permanently or for this visit only?
NH Palermo
Foro Italico., Palermo, Sicily
0.4 km from
Swimming Pool and Cleanliness of the Room and the hotel bus into the shopping area of Palermo No set meal of the day or buffet. Not a good selection of food for breakfast for a 4 star hotel. The hotel seemed to cater for Globus Tours and wedding parties to the deteriment of other guests. I would not stay there again or indeed any Jolly Hotel if it was run like the one in Palermo.
Nice hotel close to center of Palermo. Good facilities. Some misunderstandings regarding booking via booking.com (the room wasn't according to the booked room) - was sorted out by personel without any problems though.
Breakfast was plentiful and suimming pool very clean Room and hotel maintenance is not great
Terry clothe robes and being right next to a beautiful botanical garden! The downstairs bathroom smell like urine.
Nice staff. At least the staff speaks English what's exceptionnal there. Good price quality balance. Excellent breakfast
The view and the pool, helpful staff Noise from the street
The rooms have been upgraded but I feel the bathroom fittings will have a short life as work is a bit shoddy.
Breakfast is average. Carpets in corridors are stained and smell of cigarettes. The rooms and bathroom are very dated. In the first room they gave us, the phone did not work. In the second one, the TV did not work... The bathrooms were dirty (hair in the sink etc).
Swimming pool They did not have my confirmed reservation, and at first they gave me a small smoking room, when I specifically ordered a non-smoking room, and after negotiation, they changed the room to a small non-smoking room, although I ordered via the web the larger double room for single use.
I liked the meals served and location of place. The pool was great. The hours of the pool. They were opened from 10 to 1 and then 4-7. I wish they would be opened longer in the evening and not close between 1 and 4.
Very comfortable and nicely appointed hotel. Good value and great location.We had two spacious rooms. Nice breakfast and view from the terrace. Breakfast is O.K. but limited. No fresh juice (all from the package...)
Location and friendly staff. Room was excellent. No complaints
A small boutique Hotel in the old quarter of Palermo. Fresh and contemporary design, and very helpful staff. Our room had a very large bed. Breakfast was served until 11.00 - also a bonus for us! There are a number of building sites in the area, and these begin work at about 6.30 am. We would have liked a sofa in our room or at least two comfortable chairs. The reception had sofas where one could sit and read, so that was OK although not ideal.
Extremely modern and compact boutique hotel, small but up-market interior. Staff at reception were extremely courteous and helpful. The great disappointment with this hotel is it location, with its entrance in the middle of a dark lane. One suspects that this may be addressed in time with adjoining development but it is currently very off-putting and not conducive to venturing out at night by foot. Palermo itself felt very dirty and swarmy at the time of our visit and hotel is located in a quarter which needs uplifting. Breakfast selection was poor and meagre and would need to be upgraded to match overall ambiance and up-market quality of room specification. Therefore some reservation in recommending it at present though no fault with hotel room itself or its staff.
clean, well designed, quiet, comfortable, most staff was very good Palermo still has a ways to go, especially regarding trash and cleanliness - but the hotel has nothing to do with it - it only suffers.
It is clean and comfortable with value for money. Its location is very convenient. We have stayed three times and are booked to return again soon. The staff are friendly and great breakfast. No.
Very comfortable hotel not too far from the centre of town. Good sized room well fitted-out, with a nice firm bed. Loved the rooftop breakfast room and good breakfast buffet spread.
Comfortable room, superb breakfast with a view over the rooftops to the mountains, but the highlight was the fantastic spa. Some street noise but it didn't bother us.
The hotel is in an ancient convent. Staff is helpful and speaks English. Stylish bar and a nice garden. Location is great.
The restaurant on the 4th floor is excellent! The included breakfast is lovely. Very accomadating regarding special dietary needs. No ability to make coffee/tea in the room
great location, lovely gardens nearby plus the seaside feel. Fabulous bedroom and bathroom, lovely staff. The hotel was an absolute gem and would not hesitate to recommend it to both business and couples. Nothing to dislike
It was close to the station and the bus terminal when I arrived from Palermo airport. the location of this hotel was not satisfactory for me, a solo woman traveller. It was at least 20 minutes walk to be anywhere close to decent restaurants in Via Roma. Walking to the left of this hotel yielded cheap Chinese apparel shops. Not a great location for the lone woman traveller. The breakfast also left a lot to be desired, as what was offered looked very tired and unappetising. If I hadn't spotted the coffee machine at the far end of the breakfast room I would have thought the only offering was stale percolated coffee which smelt vile.
good value for the dollar. owner made you feel like family. good breakfast. towels should be changed daily
The room and bathroom were spacious and comfortable with elegant furniture and art. Everything was very secure. Wireless internet didn't work in our room. The shower curtain was not very clean. Also we were not able to have breakfast on our last day as we had an early train and staff could not accomodate us, even with something like fruit and yoghurt in our room. The location was a bit seedy but was close to the railway station.
A nice B & B with stylish and artistic decorations. The location is good (just 8 minutes walk to the train and bus stations and 15 minutes walk to the seaside) and the owner is very friendly. We had booked a double room and were given a large room with a king-sized bed and two day-beds, which was really impressive. Definitely a good choice in Palermo. The housekeeper was a bit rude. It seemed that she only wanted to finish her work as quick as possible with little attention to the guests.
Excellent location - close to all POS, nice environment, good facilities, very friendly staff and nice owners. Our room was silent and clean, equipped with fast wireless internet. Breakfast was in a beautiful garden in the inner court of the building. I will certainly return to this hotel whenever possible. No complaints at all. Everything was perfect


text:
Source: Sports Illustrated | Published: August 2011 By Lee Jenkins Drivers on Texas Loop 336 head east to the town of Cut and Shoot, west to the land of Rock and Fire. The gunslingers of America have a choice to make. Those who bear west steer onto a winding two-lane road lined with sprawling ranches, soaring oak trees… Read more »
Yearly Archives:: 2011
D-Backs Proponents of Long Toss
Source: Arizona Republic | Published: June 2011 By Nick Piecoro Less than an hour before he would start games for UCLA, right-hander Trevor Bauer would be deep in the outfield gap, heaving a baseball so high and far that it practically would bring rain back down with it. Bauer's adherence and conviction to playing long toss, not to… Read more »
Listen to Alan Jaeger's interview with Bob Scanlan
If you missed Alan Jaeger's LIVE interview on XX1090am Padres Sports Radio with Bob Scanlan on April 23rd you can now listen to it on YouTube! Enjoy!
The Long Toss Revolution Is Here
Source: Pinetarpress.com | Published: May 2011 By Greg Schaum This is an article about how the cutting edge training programs available to amateur players (via schools like Vanderbilt, Rice, UCLA, Texas, Fullerton, Stanford, ASU, and others) well educated high school programs, the internet, and independent coaches is outdating many of the throwing programs at the professional… Read more »
Alan Jaeger on World Baseball Network on XX1090am
Alan Jaeger will be on the air tomorrow morning at 10am 4/23/2011 on World Baseball Network on XX1090am with current Channel 4/Padres baseball analyst Bob Scanlan, tune in! Listen to Alan LIVE on XX1090 click this link to stream online
Jaeger Sports student Dan Haren of the Angels threw his first career one-hitter last night.
Jaeger Sports student Dan Haren of the Angels threw his first career one-hitter last night. Congratulations Dan! Check out the game stats here photo by AP Photo/Alex Gallardo
Strikeouts For Troops / Alan's Birthday
Photos from Barry Zito's Strikeout for Troops dinner, benefitting injured troops and their families. Guests included several of Barry's teammates, including Buster Posey, Matt Cain and Freddy Sanchez, players Jake Peavey (who performed), Mark Buehrle, Ryan Braun and C.J. Wilson, coaches Bruce Bochy and Tim Flannery (who also performed) and GM Brian Sabean. A great… Read more »
They're finally here… Spring Training 2011 Pictures
Alan has just returned from 3 weeks in Arizona for Spring Training. Here are a few snapshots of his experience. Enjoy!
9 innings with Jaeger Sports Alan Jaeger (one of the premiere long toss teachers in the game)
There's an interview today with Alan on a cool website called "Pine Tar Press." It's run by Greg Schaum, who has covered the Kansas City Royals for years. Click here to read the Interview with Alan Jaeger on Pine Tar Press
Terminal Velocity
Source: ESPN The Magazine | Published: February 2011 By Tim Keown Out of answers, Tim Alderson chose questions. Where do you go when there's nowhere to go? What do you try when you've tried everything? Alderson decided to go back to the beginning, where everything made sense, where everyone knew who he once was and what he… Read more »


text:
Stone Temple Pilots Tour Going About As Well As You Expected
It's been a while since we heard of any disasters on the Stone Temple Pilots reunion tour, but last week's concert in Phoenix brought Scott Weiland and his bandmates back on the trainwreck path. It got off to an unfortunate start, as you can see from the above video, with Weiland mumbling an introduction to "Big Empty" before being propelled backwards and into the drum kit of Eric Kretz, no doubt because of the power of his inebriated yarl. (The fall comes at around the 1:23 mark, although the intro really helps contextualize things.) And the mishap must have jumbled things up in his brain even more, because he then went on to forget and alter the lyrics to the track. A description from an Arizona Republic writer who saw the whole thing go down in non-pixellated form follows:
The lengthy set opened with Big Empty from The Crow soundtrack. Dressed in a grey suit Weiland stumbled around the stage and fell into drummer Eric Kretz's drum kit which confirmed he is now officially the Amy Winehouse of rock 'n' roll. When he did sing he often forgot words or changed them. "Conversations Kill" quickly became "Masturbation Kill."
The singer's incoherent rants in between songs were cut off by his band members starting the next song to stop the bleeding. Guitarist Dean DeLeo and his brother bassist Robert DeLeo looked humiliated as they ripped through classics like Wicked Garden, Big Bang Baby and Vasoline.
"Masturbation kill"? Something must be wrong. Anyway, at this point, I'm less surprised by this all going down than I am by the fact that the following bit is not on YouTube yet:
The crowd was really thrown for a loop when the singer busted out an a cappella cover of Bob Marley's Redemption Song which felt like it went on for an hour because it was hard to understand anything he was saying.
Well, that's what happens when you emancipate yourself from mental slavery!
Weiland disappoints at Dodge [Arizona Republic]SCOTT WEILAND Falls Into ERIC KRETZ's Drum Kit During STP's Phoenix Concert; Video Available [Blabbermouth]


text:
Hey Aaron,
I increased the size of the cluster also the concurrent_writes parameter. Still there is a node which keeps on dropping the mutation messages. The other nodes are not dropping mutation messages. I am using Hector API and had done nothing for load balancing so far. Just provided the host:port of the nodes in the Cassandrahostconfig. Is this due to some improper load balancing? Also the physical host where the node is hosted is relatively heavier than other nodes' host. What can I do to improve?
PS: The node is seed of the cluster.
From: aaron morton [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com]
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 4:15 PM
To: firstname.lastname@example.com
Subject: Re: Mutation Dropped Messages
1. Which parameters to tune in the config files? – Especially looking for heavy writes
The node is overloaded. It may be because there are no enough nodes, or the node is under temporary stress such as GC or repair.
If you have spare IO / CPU capacity you could increase the current_writes to increase throughput on the write stage. You then need to ensure the commit log and, to a lesser degree, the data volumes can keep up.
2. What is the difference between TimedOutException and silently dropping mutation messages while operating on a CL of QUORUM.
TimedOutExceptions means CL nodes did not respond to the coordinator before rpc_timeout. Dropping messages happens when a message is removed from the queue in the a thread pool after rpc_timeout has occurred. it is a feature of the architecture, and correct behaviour under stress.
Inconsistencies created by dropped messages are repaired via reads as high CL, HH (in 1.+), Read Repair or Anti Entropy.
On 5/03/2012, at 11:32 PM, Tiwari, Dushyant wrote:
Hi All,
While benchmarking Cassandra I found "Mutation Dropped" messages in the logs. Now I know this is a good old question. It will be really great if someone can provide a check list to recover when such a thing happens. I am looking for answers of the following questions -
1. Which parameters to tune in the config files? – Especially looking for heavy writes
2. What is the difference between TimedOutException and silently dropping mutation messages while operating on a CL of QUORUM.
NOTICE: Morgan Stanley is not acting as a municipal advisor and the opinions or views contained herein are not intended to be, and do not constitute, advice within the meaning of Section 975 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. If you have received this communication in error, please destroy all electronic and paper copies and notify the sender immediately. Mistransmission is not intended to waive confidentiality or privilege. Morgan Stanley reserves the right, to the extent permitted under applicable law, to monitor electronic communications. This message is subject to terms available at the following link: http://www.morganstanley.com/disclaimers. If you cannot access these links, please notify us by reply message and we will send the contents to you. By messaging with Morgan Stanley you consent to the foregoing.


text:
Outside, designers saddled the Cayenne Turbo S with a few aesthetic accents to differentiate the model from its siblings. Those include gloss black air intakes up front as well as the same 21-inch 911 Turbo II wheels dipped in gloss black as well. A set of twin exhaust outlets keep the engine breathing freely as well. Step indoors and you'll see that the Cayenne Turbo S serves up a two-tone leather interior with contrast stitching as well as plenty of carbon fiber accents on the dash and door panels.
Want one as badly as we do? Get ready to shell out $146,975 with destination. Check out the full press release below.
UPDATE: Check out a new Porsche-produced video on the Cayenne Turbo S by scrolling down.
Porsche Introduces New Cayenne Turbo S with 550 hp
Atlanta. The Porsche Cayenne range is now expanded to include a Turbo S model with 550 hp, an increase of 50 hp from the Cayenne Turbo. The new Cayenne Turbo S sport utility vehicle employs advanced active chassis technologies. These technologies allow it to surpass the driving performance of many sports cars, while preserving the off-road capability, ride comfort and towing ability typical of the Cayenne.
In addition to an increase of 50 horsepower compared to the Cayenne Turbo, the Cayenne Turbo S also benefits from increased engine torque, which is boosted from 516 to 553 pound-feet. This translates into faster acceleration and a higher top speed. The sprint from zero to 60 mph now takes just 4.3 seconds (-0.1 seconds), and the Cayenne Turbo S accelerates to a top track speed of 175 mph (+ 3 mph).
The Cayenne Turbo S is equipped for maximum dynamic performance. Accordingly, it incorporates chassis and drivetrain technologies which are optional on the Cayenne Turbo. More specifically, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus), and Power Steering Plus are now standard, in addition to the air suspension with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which is already standard on the Cayenne Turbo. PDCC allows for even flatter cornering, improving agility and ride comfort. PTV Plus adds torque vectoring at the rear wheels together with an electronically controlled rear differential lock, which improves traction and therefore offers more agility in a wide range of driving situations. The new Cayenne Turbo S is also equipped with the Sport Chrono package as standard, which includes an analog and digital timer located at the center of the dashboard. The performance display informs the occupants about the total driving time, lap distance covered so far and individual lap times. It also shows latitudinal and longitudinal acceleration via the TFT display in the instrument cluster.
The exterior of the Cayenne Turbo S lives up to the high standards of a top model. The front air intakes and rear view mirror trim are painted in high-gloss black. The standard 21-inch 911 Turbo II wheels with colored Porsche badges are exclusively tailored for the Cayenne Turbo S; their inside surfaces are painted in high-gloss black. The wheel arch extensions and rear spoiler separation edge are painted in exterior color. The model also features dual twin-tube sport tailpipes in polished Aluminum.
Porsche designers created an exclusive two-tone leather interior package that is available in either Black/Carrera Red or Black/Luxor Beige combinations. They feature an exclusive combination of contrasting colors and pieces that are further accented by deviated stitching throughout. Front and rear seats feature the Porsche Crest embossed on the headrests while the roof is covered in Alcantara® from front to rear. The instrument panel, door, and center console trim showcase the standard Carbon Fiber interior package that further complements the exclusive interior.
The Cayenne Turbo S is scheduled to go on sale in the spring of 2013 and is priced from $146,000 not including a $975 destination charge.


text:
Man, it's no wonder this sandwich is the most popular one served at Rosa Mexicano on Seventh Street NW downtown. With layers of meat, cheese and vegetables, each bite delivers a creamy, crunchy, mildly spicy paycheck that your mouth's happy to cash.
Chef James Muir walked us through the sandwich's assembly, as you can see in the photos above. Keep things neatly stacked, pressing down as you pile on the ingredients. A panini maker or two heavy pans work equally well to fuse the flavors.
Muir serves it at the restaurant with pickled onion and sweet potato fries. We found it to be so filling that if it's served with sides, a half-sandwich might be all you can handle.
Servings: 4 - 8
- 4 slices bacon, cut in half to form 8 short pieces
- 2 5- to 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce (from a can of adobo chili peppers)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream (do not use nonfat)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise (do not use nonfat)
- 4 ciabatta rolls, about 6 by 4 1/2 inches, or 4 similiarly sized sections from a long ciabatta loaf
- 1/2 cup nonfat refried beans, such as Amy's brand
- 2 thin slices ham, cut in quarters to form 8 pieces
- 4 ounces shredded or thinly sliced Chihuahua cheese (may substitute sliced muenster cheese; see TIP)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced or coarsely chopped white onion
- 2 pickled jalapeño peppers, cut lengthwise into thin strips
- 1 avocado, peeled and cut into thin slices
Heat a nonstick grill pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp; transfer to drain on paper towels.
While the bacon is cooking, cut each piece of chicken horizontally to form 2 equal portions, for a total of 4; place between 2 layers of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
Wipe the excess fat from the grill pan or griddle, add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes on 1 side until lightly browned, then turn and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
While the chicken is cooking, combine the chipotle adobo sauce, sour cream and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
Cut the ciabatta rolls or bread in half lengthwise. Line them up on a large cutting board or work surface covered with wax paper. Spread the chipotle mixture on the cut sides of the bottom halves of the ciabatta; spread the refried beans in a thin layer on the cut sides of the top halves. Cut the chicken into pieces as necessary to cover the chipotle spread. Layer the ham, crisped bacon and cheese, pressing down as you go. Scatter the onion and jalapeno pepper slices on the cheese, and complete the sandwiches with the top halves of the ciabatta.
If necessary, spray the same grill pan with nonstick cooking oil spray and heat over medium to medium-low heat. Add as many sandwiches as will fit, bottom side down, weighing them down in the pan or griddle with a heavy cast-iron skillet or a plate with heavy cans on top. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned and crisp. Turn the sandwiches over and cook about 2 minutes on the second side. Transfer the sandwiches to the cutting board or work surface and open them between the chicken and ham layers. Add several slices of avocado and sprinkle lightly with salt. Re-close the sandwiches. Invert to right side up and cut in half, pressing down firmly. Serve warm.
Recipe Source
Adapted from "Rosa's New Mexican Table," by Roberto Santibanez (Artisan, 2007).
Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick.
Email questions to the Food Section at email@example.com.


text:
Tim and Joan Farmer celebrate 50th anniversary
Tim and Joan Farmer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 9, 2011. They were joined in marriage on September 9, 1961 at Bethany Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Mich.
They celebrated this summer on July 17 with an open house at Rockford Baptist Church. Many of their family and friends were in attendance.
The Farmers are the parents of Tim Farmer of Grand Rapids, Ron and Shawn Aulbach of Rockford, and Chris and Shanna Hansen of Bliss, N.Y. They are the grandparents of AnnMarie, Brennan, AisLynn, Brysonn and Braylenn Aulbach, and Caleb, Lucas, Isaac, Micah and Shayla Hansen.
Tim and Joan currently reside in Newaygo and spend their winters in Melbourne Beach, Fla. They enjoy spending time with family and many friends, are active at Rockford Baptist Church and enjoy outdoor activities.


text:
Zip-trimmed bouclé-tweed jacket
1 Recommendation
Net-a-porter's recommendation
A favorite with the front row, this fringe-trimmed jacket is an exquisite example of the Alexander McQueen aesthetic, showcasing the prestigious icy white bouclé-tweed from this season's runway. Strong shoulders, a peplum waist and tailcoat-inspired back make for a maximum-impact silhouette - team this show-stopping piece with classic tailored pants. Shown here with: Maison Martin Margiela rings, Jil Sander pants, Etro boots, Alexander McQueen clutch.Alexander McQueen jacket: white and black-flecked heavy-weight bouclé-tweed, white fringing, patent leather-trimmed silver zips across body, stand collar, structured padded shoulders, long zipped sleeves, curved front hem, tailcoat back hem, fully lined. Two-way zip fastening through front. 80% polyamide, 11% cotton, 5% leather, 3% rayon, 1% polyester; lining: 71% acetate, 29% silk. Dry clean.


text:
SALTSBURG — The 2012 season was one of high, but unmet, expectations for Saltsburg.
With a fresh start and little outside hype going into the 2013 campaign, the Trojans are looking to reverse their fortunes and overachieve.
"Honestly, it was (a step back)," coach Tim Frassenei said of last season. "We had a lot of returning players from the past couple years, and expectations were very high for the team. You can learn a lot of valuable lessons from the past couple years."
That includes last year, when everything went wrong.
The injury bug hit and set off a domino effect of problems. Quarterback Tyler Frassenei, who threw for more than 600 yards in 2011, was chased around so much that the passing game was virtually eliminated, and the sophomore was moved to running back. The Trojans went 1-7 to start the season before beating Purchase Line and a quality Blacklick Valley team to save some face.
"It was a bunch of ups and downs with the injuries and protection sometimes, but getting to run the ball is definitely good experience," Tyler Frassenei said. "It makes me a better player. Having more experience everywhere makes you a better player."
Saltsburg still hasn't had a winning season since 1996 — even though the Trojans squeaked into the District 6 playoffs in 2011. But there's not much the Trojans can do about the past.
"To me, you always have to look at the short-term goals," Tim Frassenei said. "Everybody has their long-term, but without the short-term, you're not going to get to where you want to be at in the end. For us, short-term goals are just working hard every day. You either get better or you get worse on every snap that you take, every drill you run.
"I never, ever (think about the losing seasons). That kind of stuff is great for people to talk about, but it's nothing that we ever talk about. It's nothing as a coaching staff, it's nothing as a team, it's not something that we focus on."
The players seem to see it a little differently, but in a good way.
"Most guys, it's always in our mind," senior Steve Richards said, "because you don't want to spend nine months lifting, preparing for the season if you don't think you're going to make any noise and end the streak. That keeps me and everyone else motivated."
Richards, at 5-foot-11, 245 pounds, is a focal point on offense, moving to running back after playing tight end, wideout and fullback during his career.
"That's the greatest part about Steve," Tim Frassenei said. "Steve is the best tight end, the best fullback. He can play line. Heck, we could play him at quarterback. He's just a very well-rounded young man, both athletically and academically. He's an intelligent kid. He's also an intelligent football player, and sometimes there's a difference."
"I've played football since I was small," Richards said. "You're always throwing, catching, running, everything. So basically, wherever they needed me was fine. Whatever they needed me to do, I was willing to do that."
Tyler Frassenei, a junior in his third year starting, returns at quarterback.
"A lot of times he was on the move quite early on a three-step and a five-step drop, which should never happen on a three-step drop," Tim Frassenei. "He has the ability to throw the ball. You could see it his freshman year. Unfortunately… it just didn't play out."
"Tyler has a lot of great tools," new offensive coordinator Shawn Liotta said. "He's got a strong arm. He's mobile. He's got some great leadership qualities — all the things you want in a quarterback."
Senior Tyler Bendis anchors the lines at right guard and defensive end. Juniors Dylan Shearer and Jacob Grguric start at right guard and center, respectively. Ryan Treece, Dylan McRoberts, Doug Bender, Greg Grimplin and Garrett Amorose battled for the other two spots.
Lucas Mowery, J.T. McGinnis, Tony Salandra, Amorose, Tanner Yard and Skylar Sphon were battling for slot receiver positions, and Noah Zimmerman, Caleb Treese, Arthur McGuire and Zack Sinclair fought for wideout spots.
Richards and Tyler Frassenei anchor the linebacking corps, along with McGinnis. Yard, Shearer and Treece or Zimmerman join Bendis on the defensive line. Mowery, Salandra, Sinclair, Sphon and Amorose will see the most time in the secondary.


text:
With offices in West Palm Beach, Wellington, Miami, and Spain, HLA is an international business and real estate firm offering services in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese.
The heart of the firm's practice is business transactions and disputes, with our niche being international business law. HLA attorneys have received legal training in Spain, France, Argentina, Japan, and China, and the firm maintains close contacts in South America, Europe, the Caribbean and China.
We provide debtor and creditor representation in Chapter 7, 13, and 11. HLA attorneys have particular expertise in business and real estate reorganizations.
HLA was one of the first law firms to provide foreclosure defense services and continues at the forefront of the industry. Meet with an HLA attorney and develop a strategy to make the best of a bad situation or, even, turn the situation to your advantage.
We provide services and strategies to non-US persons seeking status through Family, Employment, Investment, or a Specialty. A distinguishing feature is the department's representation of foreigners applying through the EB-5 (Regional Center) program.
Your injury is personal, and the attorneys at HLA take it that way. Don't let insurance companies shirk their responsibilities and leave you in a bind.
Call now.


text:
Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL)
Charity information
Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL)
DAZL provides dance opportunities for disadvantaged and vulnerable children and young people aged 3 - 25 years across Leeds to improve there health and wellbeing
Founded 2000
Mission statement
DAZL starts where children and young people are at. By offering fun, relevant and accessible dance opportunities we aim to improve health and wellbeing for disadvantaged and vulnerable 3-25year olds in Leeds. DAZL inspires and enables through five strategic strands of work:
Participation - engaging inactive children and young people in physical activity and dance.
Community Leadership - engaging and empowering local communities
Partnerships - supporting and delivering the wider health agenda.
Artistic Development & Progression.
Celebrating Communities & performance opportunities
Dance Action Zone Leeds (DAZL) aims to:
- Primary Aim: To improve health and wellbeing through dance for disadvantaged/vulnerable children and young people aged 3-25 years in Leeds.
- Secondary Aim: To improve health and wellbeing through dance for the wider communities of Leeds.
Established: April 2000
Registered Charity Number: 1106394
Board members: 6
Full time staff: 1
Part time staff: 2
Volunteers: 12
Phone number: 0113 2706903
Address: Tenants Hall Enterprise Centre Acre Close, Middleton Leeds LS10 4HXView charity accounts on the Charity Commission website
Fostering DanceAccess to the arts is known to have a lasting and transformational effect on communities a... More


text:
At Heartland Bank's July 10th Power Breakfast, Chris Pulos of Brower Insurance provided the audience with an update on the legal status of health care reform as well as a summary of benefits and coverage, FSA, HSA and HRA changes, individual mandate, employer issues, W-2 reporting, non-discrimination rules and significant mandates for 2013 and beyond.
How does the Affordable Care Act affect me?
Confused about Obamacare?
What's the difference between the two?


text:
/// Rob Dyrdek Gets Renewals, Pilot in MTV Deal
Celebrations are in order for MTV producer Rob Dyrdek. The network today that closed a "multi-year production deal" with Dyrdek and his company Super Jacket that includes pilot order for an as-yet unnamed project (potentially Dyrdek's fourth with MTV, if it lands a pick-up) and multiple renewals. The Viacom-owned network is bringing back Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory for a seventh season and has landed a multi-season renewal for Ridiculousness , the fifth season of which premieres July 10th. There will be a sixth, seventh and "additional" season of the latter as well, according to the network, though what "additional" means wasn't specified. Snack-Off , which premieres the same day, looks to be something of a dressed-down version of the Food Network show Chopped , with amateur chefs competing to create the best meals using snack food aisle ingredients, such as jellybeans and potato chips. Restaurateur and culinary-world enfant terrible Eddie Huang will host, while chef Jason Quinn, supermodel Chrissy Teigen and comedian Yassir Lester will serve as judges.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
- 6 total posts
- 1 review
- 2 discussions
- 3 comments
Reviews & Stories
I Have a Good Side and a Bad Side - Houston, TX
I've wanted to get my nose done forever! I am finally getting to a point financially where I can afford it, but I wanted to ask everyone a few questions. 1) Is it weird that the main reason I'm doing this is to look more photogenic? In real life I think my nose is alright, but it just looks terrible in pictures. It looks so bad that I intentionally only take pictures with my "good side"... READ MORE
Discussions started by James67
Non Surgical Rhinoplasty in Houston, Austin or Dallas, TX?
I have searched around Houston for a doc to perform a non-surgical rhinoplasty but the procedure is performed so seldom that I'm hesitant to have it done. If anyone has a... READ MORE
nervous about scheduling the surgical appointment
I recently got the good news that my insurance will cover a large portion of the rhinoplasty surgery due to breathing issues. I have wanted this for a very long time. Why am I... READ MORE
Recent comments from James67
You have a wonderful, well-balanced profile. If I was you I wouldn't even consider rhinoplasty. READ COMMENT
Disregard this comment READ COMMENT
I have a consultation on Friday. This makes 3 consults with 3 different surgeons. I READ COMMENT


text:
Family Game NightZ
By DesignZ by DeDe
More By This Designer
|(0 Total Votes) | Rate It
Please sign in to rate this product! Log In
Product Categories
Product Information
- Type: Combo Pack
- Designer: DesignZ by DeDe
- Download Size: 600.1 MB (approximate)
Design Elements
- Digital Papers: 15
- Page Elements: 187
- Monograms Characters: 229
Designer Notes
Family Game NightZ is bursting with as much fun as a family can stand! Amazing game and fun elements in beautiful bright colors! Perfect for scrapping all your game night memories!