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Kanye West And Justin Bieber Join Forces And Cause The End Of Mankind
I'm sorry…this needs to happen. Kanye West, outside Madison Square Garden for the Rihanna Concert on August 12, is rumored to be in collaboration with Justin Bieber and Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon. I'll let that sink in for a few, and let you bask in that glory…
Think of the possibilities! Kanye with a Bieber haircut, a la Tom Brady? Bieber suddenly adopting a huge ego and typing ONLY IN CAPS?! The fashion, the cars purchased by Usher, the millions of screaming tweens (is that word even used anymore? Am I dating myself?)
I can only imagine what would happen if these two combined their Twitter accounts, never mind what would happen if they combined forces in person. I just…I cannot.
Raekwon tells us, "It's definitely gonna happen. I'm a big fan of both of these guys. I think, at the end of the day, shorty is a sensation." Truly inspirational. It is unclear whether Kanye or Bieber is "shorty."
Kanye, be careful of screwing the Bieb over. Biebs, be careful of screwing Kanye over (I don't think you actually need to screw him over for this to happen). This could get interesting.


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A trust (except a grantor type trust) is a separate legal entity for federal tax purposes. A trust may be created during an individual's life (inter vivos) or at the time of his or her death under a will (testamentary). A trust figures its gross income in much the same manner as an individual. Most deductions and credits allowed to individuals are also allowed to trusts. However, there is one major distinction. A trust is allowed an income distribution deduction for distributions to beneficiaries. To figure this deduction, the fiduciary must complete Schedule B. The income distribution deduction determines the amount of any distributions taxed to the beneficiaries.
For this reason, a trust sometimes is referred to as a "pass-through" entity. The beneficiary, and not the trust, pays income tax on his or her distributive share of income. Schedule K-1 (Form 1041) is used to notify the beneficiaries of the amounts to be included on their income tax returns.
Before preparing Form 1041, the fiduciary must figure the accounting income of the estate under the will and applicable local to determine the amount, if any, of income that is required to be distributed, because the income distribution deduction is based, in part, on that amount.
One of the distinctions between and simple an complex trust is that a complex trust can distribute amounts allocated to the corpus of the trust (generally not shown on Form 1041).
In most respects income that is distributed to beneficiaries currently has the same character (tax exempt, capital versus ordinary, preference items for alternative minimum tax purposes, and such) in the beneficiaries' hands as it would on the fiduciary's return if it was not distributed.
But, with only one exception, the character of items accumulated in one year and distributed in another is not preserved under the accumulation distribution rules
Unique to the income taxation of trusts and estates is the concept of "distributable net income." DNI
Gifts of Corpus Are Income Tax Free, but income produced by the trust property after that initial transfer should not escape income taxation ... (either to the beneficiary or to the trust) ... BUT, of course the beneficiaries should be taxed only on their distributive share of any taxable income of the entity, which requires that the tax exempt character of the estate or trust's income must be preserved.
The challenge is to determine the extent to which distributions to beneficiaries are tax free distributions of corpus or of tax exempt income, or taxable income produced by corpus that is not yet distributable
Since 1954, Subchapter J has used the concept of distributable net income as the device to determine the extent to which distributions to beneficiaries are taxable.
DNI is defined in §643(a) as the taxable income of the estate or trust for the tax year, with a number of adjustments......
There are five
Deduction in Lieu of Personal Exemption
Tax Exempt Income
Distribution Deduction ( A circularity otherwise would develop if DNI were equal to taxable income after allowance of the distribution deduction: the deduction would be limited by DNI and DNI would be dependent for computation on the amount of the deduction).
The 4th and 5th adjustments relate to items of taxable income that are allocated to principal and not currently distributed.
Capital Gains; (Under §643(a)(3) and Treas. Reg. §1.643(a)-3, capital gains that are allocated to corpus (either under the terms of the document or under a local law such as §3(b)(8) of both Uniform Principal and Income Acts) and not distributed or set aside for charity, along with capital losses used in computing taxable income, are ignored for purposes of computing DNI).
Taxable Extraordinary and Stock Dividends (This one, however, only applies to simple trusts ... Under §643(a)(4), taxable extraordinary or stock-on-stock dividends that are allocated to principal under the instrument or local law (see the Uniform Acts §§3(b)(4) and (6)) and that are not currently distributed are excluded from DNI, again reducing the maximum distribution deduction and causing the tax thereon to fall on the entity. This is more complexity than you need to know) ... Again, this one can be ignored in your situation
These adjustments are what will allow you t get to DNI from Accounting income
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Luggage is a great way to transport things. Bigger than backpacks, sturdier than paper bags, and cheaper than a butler, luggage truly is the best way to get your stuff from here to there. Well, once the airline finally finds it, at least.
The small one wouldn't qualify for AA small carry-on bag unfortunately: http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/baggage/carryOnAllowance.jsp
I don't have this particular model but I own a Sharper Image luggage bag and it was not the best quality. The handle eventually stopped retracting, so it's stuck in the up position for good.
It would be nice if there was some info on the weight of these bags.
Luggage is one of those things in life that really pisses me off.
It costs an insane amount of money for what you actually get, and then the first time you take it on a plane the cloth is scraped, ripped, and dirtied, and the handle and wheels are cracked and broken.
Most "spinner" type luggage, even at 20", does not qualify for carry-on at most airlines, though you can often still take them. Go for a 20" or 21" without four wheels.
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J. Martins – Fine Fine Love [Video & Audio Download]
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J. Martins is back with a lovely song for all the African women all over the world. Video shot in Cote D'Ivoire, directed by Grand Poucet with Areel Groupe Colaboration. Enjoy!
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Soon after the part where the Moyo brothers exclaim, "Our clothes are gone!", Sasuke is shown with an upside-down forehead protector. The next time Sasuke is shown close-up, his forehead protector is back to normal.
If you look closely at the ninjas after Kakashi ties them up, you can see that the symbol on their headbands has disappeared.
The Moya brothers have headbands which depict a symbol for the Hidden Smoke Village. This symbol has never been seen outside of this episode.
If you look closely during the public bath scene, Sasuke does not have the cursed seal that Orochimaru put on his neck.
Kakashi: What's the matter with you guys? No one's picked up their chopsticks.
Sakura: Oh, it's nothing. Don't wait on us Kakashi-sensei, you go ahead and eat.
Kakashi: Actually, I'm kind of on a diet right now.
Naruto: (Thinking) So that's how he wants to play it, huh?! Well I don't care what it takes, that mask is coming off! (Speaking aloud) Oh no, my hand slipped. (Throws kettle of hot tea at Kakashi and Kakashi moves in a blur using the table to stop the kettle) Gah!
Sakura: Are you out of your mind?!
Kakashi: Sorry about that, my hand just slipped.
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura: What do you mean it slipped?!
Moya Brother: Our boss says he has something to talk to you about.
Young Woman: Your boss?
Boss: I love you. Marry me, I beg of you.
Moya Brothers: Wow, boss, you're the man!
Young Woman: Eww.
Boss: Don't be shy now. Embrace your emotions my flower and fly to my bosom... Wha!! (Falls out of swing)
Young Woman: No thanks.
Kakashi: What's with you guys today? You act like you're ready for anything.
Naruto and Sakura: Oh, we're ready all right!
Sasuke: Hmph.
Kakashi: Alrighty then, good to hear.
Naruto: How did he figure out we were tailing him?
Sakura: Maybe there were too many of us.
Naruto: Oh please. If you know how to hide, it doesn't matter how many people there are. Don't tell me you've forgotten all your jutsu, Sakura.
Sakura: (Hits Naruto in the head) You're the one who forgets!
Sakura: Hey, he's on the move.
Sasuke: Let's go before we lose him.
Naruto: Yeah, right.
(They jump down into the alley to find it empty)
Sakura: He's gone!
Sasuke: Oh great, he got away.
Naruto: Are you kidding? Where did he vanish off to?
(Kakashi appears behind them)
Kakashi: Hey, what are you three doing? Do you guys need me for something?
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura: Ah, no, not really.
Kakashi: Hmmm...
Sakura: You got any ideas?
Naruto: Don't you worry... (Speaking in an eerie tone) We'll see it one way or another.
Sakura: (Hits Naruto in the head) I'm asking how, you stupid little troll!
Naruto: All right, smarty-pants, how do you propose we do it?
Sakura: Well we...
Sasuke: We'll just have to tail him around for the day. He'll have to take off the mask eventually.
Sakura: Oh, Sasuke, I swear you are so smart.
Naruto: Oh, whatever, Good plan, captain obvious.
Sakura: (Angry) I'm sorry, what was that?!
Naruto: Uh, never mind.
Naruto: That's it! Nothing is going to stop me from seeing that face!
Kakashi: The three of you treating me to lunch? You're not going to drop a big pile of snow on me are you? (Takes defensive position) Or something like that? (Braces for exploding ramen) No, I'm just being silly. (Gets hit with giant boxing glove)
Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Teuchi, and Ayama: He fell for it!
Kakashi: The three of you treating me to lunch? I wouldn't be surprised if it snowed on me... (Takes a defensive position) ...today. Or something.
(Ramen blows up in Kakashi's face)
Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura: He fell for it!
Naruto: What if he has lips... (Sasuke stops walking away) ...like a blimp.
(Sasuke starts to shake weirdly)
Naruto: (Thinking) Just one more little push. (Speaking aloud) Or maybe buck teeth?
(Sasuke starts to shake even more)
Naruto: Hey, you wanna see it, don't ya? I'd say it's time.
Sasuke: For what?
Naruto: Come on, you know what I'm talking about... (Speaking in an eerie tone) Kakashi-sensei's real face.
Sakura: Yahhh! (Sakura hits Naruto on the head) What's the matter with you?!
Sasuke: Please, this is lame.
Kakashi: I'm not sure I really get what's going on around here...but, whatever!
(Naruto and Sakura are drinking tea; Sasuke comes back from tracking Kakashi)
Sakura: Sasuke, how'd it go?
Sasuke: I got tired of shadowing.
(All sigh)
Kakashi: (Turns and sees the ad for the Make-Out Paradise movie) Wait! My favorite book is going to be a movie? I'd better order ticket in advance! (Runs off)
Kakashi: I wouldn't be surprised if it snowed on me...
(Kakashi looks up as snow falls on his face and in his bowl)
Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke: He fell for it!
(Naruto comes back from tracking Kakashi)
Naruto: (Laughing embarrassingly) He got away.
Sakura: (sighing) Clumsy as always.
Sasuke: Why are you such an idiot?
Sasuke: He's on to us!
Sakura: Naruto, you idiot, you blew our cover!
Naruto: Why the heck is it my fault?
Kakashi: Behind this mask...
Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke: (Thinking) Behind that mask...
Kakashi: ...is another mask! Pretty cool, huh?
Naruto: What the heck?! What kind of ending is that?!
Naruto: Maybe he has thick lips!
(Sasuke starts to wobble)
Naruto: (Thinking) Just a little more... (Talking) Maybe he has buck teeth?
(Sasuke shivers)
~Japanese version
Kakashi: Time to eat
(Kakashi is about to remove his mask in front of Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke when Team Ino gets in their way)
Ino: Oh, Sasuke-kun!
(Naruto and Sakura scream in anger)
Sakura: Get away from him, Ino-pig!
Ino: What did you say?!
Naruto: Actually, that's not important...! I can't see!
Kakashi: Ah, thank you for the meal. It was delicious.
Naruto and Sasuke: That was quick!
Kakashi: Eh? What's wrong?
(Sakura is constraining Ino, while Naruto and Sasuke constrain Choji. Shikamaru stares in curiosity.)
Sakura: No, it's nothing.
Naruto: Huh?
(The Ramen Workers, being the only ones to have seen Kakashi's face, stare at him dreamily)
Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke: Now I'm even more curious!
~Japanese version
Ramen Man: Here you go. (serves Kakashi Ramen)
Kakashi: This is unusual for you three to treat me to a meal. Maybe it's going to snow... now! Or... are you up to something?! (reaches for some chopsticks with caution) Or not.
(Kakashi is hit by a giant boxing glove and hits a nearby fence)
Ramen Workers, Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke: Success!
~Japanese version
Kakashi: You guys asking me out and treating me. (Looks up at the ceiling) Is it gonna snow...No. Or...
(Ramen explodes in Kakashi's face)
Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke: Success.
~Japanese version
Kakashi: This is a rare occurence. You guys asking me out and treating me. Maybe it's going to sno-
(Looks up at the ceiling and snow falls all over Kakashi's face and ramen)
Naruto, Sakura and Sasuke: Success!
~Japanese version
Naruto: Aren't you interested in what Kakashi-sensei's real face looks like?
Sasuke: Not even in the slightest.
~Japanese version
Kakashi: Underneath this mask....is....another mask!!!
(Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke fall over as Kakishi laughs)
Naruto: What the hell?!?!?!
~Japanese version
Kakashi mentions a character named Junko from his book. This could be a possible reference to Junko Tackeuchi, the actress who voices Naruto Uzumaki in the Japanese version.
YTV Airdate: August 17, 2007
Original Airdate: September 15, 2004
Original Episode Title: I Want to See It! I Want to Know! Kakashi-sensei's True Face
Romaji Episode Title: Mitai, Shiritai, Tashikametai! Kakashi Sensei no Sugao
Kanji Episode Title: 見たい、知りたい、確かめたい! カカシ先生の素顔
On the left side of the "Icha Icha Paradise" movie ad, it clearly has Jiraiya listed as the writer.
In this episode, the crows, instead of cawing, say "ahou", which means "fool" in Japanese.
Throughout the episode, there are quite a number of references to Kakashi's name, which literally means "scarecrow."
1) A crow is seen throughout the episode.
2) When it's Sakura's turn to follow Kakashi, Kakashi disguises a scarecrow as himself to preoccupy her while he escapes.
3) Team 7's mission in the episode was to tend to the needs of a farm, which is steriotypically know for having scarecrows.
When AnimeOne and Anime-Heaven fansubbed this episode, they nicknamed it "The Worst Episode Ever". XD
This is a side-story from the manga. Originally it took place around the time of the Chuunin exams. In addition, the original story was only three pages long.
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Shipments of notebooks with quad-core microprocessors are predicted to hit 179 million units or 59% of all notebooks by 2016, from 48 million or 22% of the market this year, analyst IHS has said.
Notebook PCs are expected to feature ever stronger computational capabilities, delivered by quad-core microprocessors, as the PC market tries to reclaim ground from media tablets and smartphones, which have seen a massive increase in popularity. The currently prevalent dual-core processors will be ousted by the more powerful quad-core ones amid the ever stronger craving for detailed and high-definition media and boosted data processing capability, with faster adoption of quad-core units to begin in 2014, the research firm believes. Multithreading software is able to make quad-core processors stand out even more, enabling them to deliver remarkably faster performance through the simultaneous utilisation of all of their four cores.
IHS expects much of the adoption of notebooks with quad-core microprocessors to be driven by the underpenetrated lower price bands in the segment. According to the analyst, in 2016 68% of value notebook PCs, or those cheaper than $700, will feature quad-core processors, against 13% in 2012. In addition, quad-core uptake among mainstream models, or those with price tags lower than $1,200, will peak in 2015 and settle at 49% in 2016 as six-core units gain market speed, still representing an impressive increase from 28% this year. The higher-end performance notebooks, 41% of which currently have quad-core power, will reach a peak in quad-core penetration at 71% in 2014, after which six-core and eight-core models in this price range will enter the market, IHS says.
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Go ask at the Beretta Forum website - all the experts are there and can help you.
I am thinking of buying this pistol. It is not an Inox and the seller claims it is very rare limited production. It has a polished slide and components. It comes with factory wooden grips and was imported from Italy. I have contacted both Bereta USA and Beretta Canada, they have no record of importing the pistol. Is is legally registered, as I have checked. I am looking for the expertise of the members here to try and help me identify the pistol. I have the serial number if that helps. L18929Z
There is a couple of links to the images of the pistol. Below is a listing for the Beretta that the seller has posted. I do not want to get taken for a ride. I own Glocks and this is my first Beretta. Thanks in advance Brad
SS/Nickel Beretta 92FS -
First of all, this is not an INOX model, but limited run of SS/Nickel Beretta 92FS (You are looking at 2500$ gun). There are only few of these in Canada and they were only produced in Italy for very limited time. In essence, this is a Nickel plated Steel II model - handling, balance and finish of this gun is WAY above INOX.
Comes exactly as it came from the factory - presentation case, wooden presentation grips, 2 SS magazines and paperwork. I will also include the OEM Beretta rubber grips.
Round count is under 500 and gun is MINT except one small mark on the top of the slide (see last picture) and that mark is the reason for the low price.
Go ask at the Beretta Forum website - all the experts are there and can help you.
Be careful, that serial # does not exist on Beretta's or Taurus's website. My first impression would be that the frame was made by neither. If the seller says it's worth 2,500 but because of a scatch he's willing to take less? Looks very nice, but it could be as fishy as an Italian sardine, or gold? The "L" designation does not correspond to any imported Italian Beretta's that I can see. The "Z" at the end would designate 9mm on older 92's made in the U.S., but according to Beretta, Italian made 92's can start with any letter and end with any letter? Looks like you got a mystery on your hands, if you find out let us know.
I see you are on the Beretta Forum. Yes, it appears to be a regular Inox model.
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Microphones for the Stars Go Mass MarketKaren A. Frenkel
For more than a decade, Blue Microphones focused on a rarefied market. The Westlake Village (Calif.) audio equipment manufacturer made expensive analog microphones for professional recording studios and renowned artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, and Jay-Z.
Then, in 2005, it introduced a retro-looking digital microphone for $99, about one-third the price of its analog models, hoping to appeal to musicians editing and distributing their songs themselves. The new microphone's big breakthrough: its USB plug.
Being able to connect to a computer's USB port meant users didn't have to rely on built-in mics, which aren't designed for recording. Without advertising, word of mouth exploded, and Blue Microphones released a similar model for $150. The microphones, available at Apple stores, Best Buy, and other retailers, have helped drive the total number of devices sold to 750,000, says John Maier, Blue's chief executive officer and a 20-year veteran of the music hardware industry. Sales remain strong as "the way people communicate and create content becomes more and more democratized," he says.
To maintain growth, the 38-employee company is trying to distinguish its popular digital consumer microphones, called the Snowball and the Yeti, from about 40 others unveiled over the past three years by competitors such as AKG, Sennheiser, Shure, and Samson Technologies. Samson last year introduced three mics with similar retro aesthetics and playful names: the Meteor Mic, the GoMic, and the G-Track. "Kudos to them," says Maier. "They didn't copy us directly, but they saw what was going on."
This summer, Blue Microphones plans to introduce the Tiki, the first USB mic with software that mimics human hearing. The idea is to make it easier to hear people talking during conversations on Skype and Apple's FaceTime. For them, "built-in mics and speaker systems on laptops and desktops increasingly don't seem to fit the bill," says Deloitte's U.S. technology, media, and telecommunications leader Eric Openshaw. External "mic alternatives seem to be a better proposition for many," he says.
Rather than build a "dumb mic" that can't determine what is human voice and what isn't, and write software for a computer to control it, Maier says his engineers used artificial intelligence to distinguish human sound from background noise. That means it won't record typing or traffic, for example. Another first: When the user stops speaking or singing, the mic mutes itself. When the user resumes talking, the mic transmits audio within 20 milliseconds, a gap so small most humans can't recognize it, so it doesn't cause lags or pauses the way other microphones do, which can result in voice overlap and interruptions.
At this year's International Consumer Electronics Show, a handful of brands came by asking about using Tiki for built-ins for cars and computers, says Maier. Blue Microphones may for the first time license its technology, he says, aping Intel's lucrative "Intel Inside" campaign to build awareness of its brand with "Blue Mic Tech Inside" labels on the equipment.
Blue Microphones is also trying to crank up sales in foreign markets by establishing individual partnerships with distributors in Europe and Asia rather than one main distributor, with which Maier says it parted ways this March. Last year, Blue's international business increased 38 percent, and revenue hit $19.5 million, says Maier. This year he estimates about $27 million in revenue, with about 20 percent from overseas sales.
The expansion from steady, small manufacturer to growth venture isn't a fluke. In 2008 the Transom Capital Group, a private equity firm launched by former McKinsey consultants, bought a majority stake in Blue Microphones. It rebuilt the manufacturer's supply chain in China and the U.S., put a new accounting system in place, and broadened marketing strategy. "When I arrived, the company couldn't produce enough product to fill demand," says Russ Roenick, a Transom managing partner who acted as Blue's CEO until it hired Maier. Roenick pushed through the changes because "we didn't want to collapse under the weight of our own growth."
Of course, its growth is dependent to a large extent on the behemoths making computers and other devices with internal microphones that their customers find lacking. If Apple, for example, introduces a new laptop with a better mic, or "changes something, like a connector … we do have to move fast," says Maier, "but so do our competitors."
He's pushing to keep Blue Microphones agile. Since its inception, the company has built all its professional equipment at its California factory and used contract manufacturers in Shanghai and Shenzhen for its consumer models. Maier says he has recently been looking for alternatives, including making its consumer lines in California. "We're great at hand-built, custom high-end [manufacturing], but not at mass manufacturing," he says. "We bolster and reinvest where we're strong—product development and marketing. We find partners to help us with manufacturing and logistics."


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In their second game of the season, the Terps went to Newark for the first ever women's lacrosse game at Delaware Stadium to take on the Blue Hens. With Alex Aust getting the honor of scoring the first goal, Maryland ran away from the game 17-8, scoring 12 of the first 13 goals in the contest. Maryland now stands at 2-0, and one would be hard pressed to see if the team had lost a step from last year.
"We have adjusted well, there are some newcomers and upperclassmen that have worked well together to help everyone fit the role and clash together," said sophomore midfielder Katie Schwarzmann. "There is still a lot of work to be done, but we've adjusted really well so far."
The Terps looked very fluid on offense, scoring a number of goals off the catch and shoot from passes behind the cage. Maryland often used Karri Ellen Johnson or Sarah Mollison behind the net, while Schwarzmann and Alex Aust constantly ran in the arc. Maryland was very efficient on shooting: Schwarzmann scored five goals on five shots, Johnson five scores on five attempts, and Aust pocketed four on four tries. In the first half, Maryland scored on seven of their first eight shots, and 12 of 16 in the period. The Terps were being very patient and not forcing bad shots, instead relying on speed to get open looks.
"When this offense shares the ball and works the ball around and moves their feet, they create openings for each other, and anyone on the field for us can score at any time," said coach Cathy Reese.
Alex Aust's production, four goals and two assists, was welcomed for Maryland, particularly with Laura Merrifield out for the second game and Brandi Jones being shutout by the Delaware defense, but Reese says she earned starting time after being primarily a role player last year.
"Tonight was a breakout game for her, in this game she found her openings, worked hard to get open and went hard at the net," Reese said.
Johnson displayed her savvy moves around the goal, including a spin move just below the goal circle to avoid defenders' sticks and scoring a goal. She already has twelve goals to start the season.
For the most part, the Maryland defense was not tested due to the offense constantly having possession in the first half. The Terps did not play their starting defense at full strength most of the final 40 minutes, with Brittney Dipper leaving the game very shortly into the second half. Maryland faced three free position situations in the first half, stopping the first two before a shot got off by swarming the potential shooter to prevent a shot. Julianna Jeffers converted the third shot, where as the other two goals in the first half came from point-blank shots after a defender was shaken off. Perhaps Dipper's toughest shot against her came from a low shot from Stephanie Allen, to which the keeper made a good save to her right on the ground. But the late goals scored by Delaware troubled Reese.
"We want to work on our discipline defensively, we need to do a better job communicating and having each other's backs, and along with that, making sure we are there to help when our teammates need it," said Reese.
Delaware, under first year head coach Kateri Linville, put up a good fight during the contest. They earned the first four draw controls, always getting the ball away from Karri Ellen Johnson, but Maryland's aggressive style and speed were too much for the Blue Hens. Delaware showed accurate shooting, particularly late in the second half, with Ali Libertini scoring the final three goals of the game to total four on the night. Senior captain Corrine Dorst was a strong spark off the bench, scoring three goals, often having to make her own shot while getting loose from a defender.
"There is a lot of promise and things to work on for us, but it was an improved competition, so we are looking a lot for improvement, and how we can keep getting better from start to finish," said Linville after the game.
Delaware will next take on La Salle in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Maryland will have a tough contest in their home opener on Sunday as #16 Penn State will travel to College Park, only six days before a potential top-5 matchup with Duke.


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This mag carrier is great. I really like the "pull the dot" snap belt loop setup. When this thing is snapped on your belt, it is pretty much impossible to come unsnapped on its own. Retention is fully adjustable with the two tension screws. The carrier is nice and sturdy, as it is made of cowhide, and workmanship is top notch. The PT-145 Pro magazines fit it nicely and the retention is excellent. I like this mag carrier as much as I like the holster!
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I spent the last week turkey hunting and took my G27 several days in my tailgunner, after all with a 12ga 3 1/2" mag. shotgun why do you need a wimpy little carry gun . I basically wanted to see how comfortable the gun/holster combo was outside of usual everyday life. It's a little uncomfortable sitting for a couple hours on the ground against a tree, of course sitting against a tree on the ground is uncomfortable in itself. As far as the holster it stayed put where I wanted it with sweat pouring off my back humping old strip mine grounds that were never reclaimed while carrying a fanny pack, camelback water container, and a big ole shotgun. When something in a IWB holster will pass muster on that front well city life is no contest! I will state that I have 2 tail gunners. One in horse hide for my G27 and another in cow hide for a 1911 platform ccw gun. The horse hide needed blocking for a good draw the cow hide had an excellent draw right out of the box. Maybe due to one gun being plastic and the other stainless. I'm not totally sure on that. A good belt will also help you on the comfort front. Enjoy!
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Nov. 19, 2013
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Games against nine NCAA Tournament teams, including a three-game series with 2013 NCAA champion Oklahoma, as well as a home-and-home matchup with fellow Super Regional participant Alabama highlight the 2014 UAB softball schedule, head coach Marla Townsend announced on Tuesday.
Coming off a 40-win, record-breaking 2013 campaign that saw them advance to their first-ever NCAA Super Regional, the Blazers will play 55 games in 2014 in search of their fifth straight NCAA Tournament appearance.
"We take pride in playing one of the toughest schedules in the country," Townsend said. "We are going to strive to compete day in and day out as we add many new teams to this year's schedule. Team 15 will be relentless and pursue excellence as we continue our championship tradition at UAB in 2014."
Of the team's 55 games, 21 are to be played within the confines of the UAB Softball Field. The Blazers, who finished ranked 16th nationally to cap the 2013 campaign, will take part in three tournaments to open the year, totaling 14 games in tournament play, and will hit the road for 20 away games.
The season opens for UAB in Mobile at the South Alabama Mardi Gras Tournament, which runs Feb. 6-8. The Blazers will begin the 2014 slate against the host Jaguars, before also facing McNeese State, Austin Peay and Syracuse for the Blazers' first four games.
A week later UAB will travel to Waco, Texas, to compete in the Getterman Classic hosted by Baylor Feb. 14-16. The Blazers' opponents for the five-game weekend include East Carolina, Baylor, Drake, Iowa and Lipscomb.
UAB will open its home season on Feb. 19 when South Alabama comes to Birmingham for the Blazers' first 2014 contest at the UAB Softball Field. Six days later the Crimson Tide of Alabama will travel to Birmingham for a 6 p.m. Tuesday night contest.
Athens, Ga., is the location for UAB's final tournament, which opens on Feb. 28 and runs through March 2. The Blazers will face Western Carolina for two games, the St. John's Red Storm for a single game, and the host Georgia Bulldogs twice to cap tournament play in the spring.
UAB will stay on the road for the next four games to include a matchup with SEC foe Mississippi State, and the start to 2014 Conference USA play in Greenville, N.C. against East Carolina.
After having only two out of their first 20 games in Birmingham, the Blazers will welcome the next five games at the UAB Softball Field March 11-16. UAB will compete in non-conference contests back-to-back days against Western Kentucky and Ball State, before jumping back into league play March 15-16 against the FAU Owls.
Following a midweek tilt at Jacksonville State on March 18, The Blazers will host Murray State on March 20, and FIU March 22-23. The second of three road trips to the state of Texas will be March 29-30 as UAB travels to Denton, Texas, to square off with the North Texas Mean Green.
The month of April will begin in Birmingham as Jacksonville State is scheduled to pay its return visit on April 1, before the Blazers hit the road for a twin bill against Lipscomb the following day. League play returns on April 5-6 when Tulsa makes a visit for a three-game set.
UAB will travel to Tuscaloosa on April 9 for a 6 p.m. contest against the NCAA Super Regional team from a season ago, before hosting in-state foe Troy on April 10. Southern Miss will welcome UAB on April 12-13 as UAB is set to face the Golden Eagles in Hattiesburg, Miss., in a three-game series, before the Blazers return home for five games against Kennesaw State (April 15) and Charlotte (April 18-19).
The remaining six regular season matchups for UAB will take place on the road, as the Blazers travel to Norman, Okla., to face the defending national champion Oklahoma Sooners for a three-game set April 26-27. The Blazers' 2014 regular season closes out May 3-4 in San Antonio, Texas, with a three-game series against UTSA.
The 2014 Conference USA Championship will be held in Boca Raton, Fla., on the campus of FAU, and will run May 8-10.
For the latest news on Blazer sports, follow the UAB Athletics Twitter account, @UABathletics. For an in-depth look into the UAB softball program, follow @UABsoftball on Twitter and Instagram.


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THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE – September 23, 2001
ON THE MORNING of Tuesday the 11th, I got out of the subway in Midtown at around 9:15 and found a jittery cell-phone voice mail from my wife instructing me simply to call her right away at home. Because I'd been underground for the previous half-hour, I hadn't heard anything about the attacks. And so the first thing my wife said when I reached her made no sense to me at all: "Pieces of burned documents are floating out of the sky into the backyard!" Then she filled me in. As soon as I discovered that the subways were no longer running, I began my eight-mile walk back home.
It was on the Bowery that those of us walking south met the first wave of refugees from the financial district walking north, people still wearing white breathing masks, people who had been crying and people in suits covered from head to toe in dust and soot, as if they'd been powdered, like actors made up to play the living dead. By the time I got to the Manhattan Bridge, I noticed that people were palpably relieved — pleased to be escaping the high-strung chorus of sirens. I was surprised that almost no one glanced back at the plume.
The wind was blowing to the southeast that day, sending smoke and motes of debris up and into Brooklyn. It carried a flurry of papers from the World Trade Center directly across the harbor, over Governors Island and into my garden a half-mile from the waterfront. Some were scraps, some were whole pages. Some were pocked as if by shrapnel; a few were charred around the edges in precisely that fake-looking, picturesque way that I used to char the treasure maps I made as a kid. The bits and pieces fluttered out of the heavens into my home. Strewn here on the floor now, stinking of smoke, this pile of banal file-drawer detritus seems transmuted, instant archaeological objects retroactively charged with meaning, too sad and strange to keep but too sad and strange to throw away.
There are a lot of standard impersonal documents dealing with world trade (a Portuguese law-firm presentation, engineering specs for the Chin Shan Nuclear Power Plant in Taiwan) and trains (a description of "track-to-earth resistance test" for rails, a memo about last spring's PATH fare increases).
There are pages ripped from four books — a guide to Georgia restaurants, a psychology text about creativity, "Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly" and some kind of catalog with each entry rendered in several different Asian languages.
There are pieces of more personal ephemera. An equities research report on Nomura Securities that had been sent to a woman named Alison Schatz two years ago. A sheet filled out in ballpoint by an insurance-company employee named Jane Eggers, detailing her work flow for August. And an American Express receipt signed by someone named D. J. McCluskey, who had left a 20 percent tip on a restaurant check.
And then there are the papers like these: a copy of a memo to a Port Authority contractor working on an electrical upgrade for the towers. A loose-leaf page about fire doors. And a letter from an advertising executive in 1996 to the restaurateur Joe Baum, thanking him for a grand opening dinner at Baum's refurbished Windows on the World. "I felt as though I died and went to heaven," the executive wrote, "which I imagine is not too far from the 107th floor!"
I was happy to be reminded, when I checked, that Joe Baum had died at 78, of natural causes, three years ago.
When I finally went back in the house on Tuesday, I checked my e-mail. My 11-year-old daughter had sent my wife and me a message that morning from school.
"We were in science class and saw the explosion. I just wanted to make sure you were O.K., so please write back. I love you. We just had a chapel explaining that they thought terrorists attacked the World Trade Center. I was just concerned (I'm just like a parent) so I love you!"
When she got home, I told her I didn't know you could see the World Trade Center from her classroom. She nodded and shrugged, as if to say, Why would it ever come up? And I nodded back, thinking, It wouldn't. And it won't again.


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Appearances are determined into existence. Why must we determine them? Because they don't intrinsically exist. For example, suppose somebody wanted to make a marker. He would take a piece of wood or a rock and place it on the ground, and then call it a marker. Actually it's not a marker. There isn't any marker, that's why you must determine it into existence. In the same way we ''determine'' cities, people, cattle - everything! Why must we determine these things? Because originally they do not exist.
Concepts such as ''monk'' and ''layperson'' are also ''determinations.'' We determine these things into existence because intrinsically they aren't here. It's like having an empty dish - you can put anything you like into it because it's empty. This is the nature of determined reality. Men and women are simply determined concepts, as are all the things around us.
If we know the truth of determinations clearly, we will know that there are no beings, because ''beings'' are determined things. Understanding that these things are simply determinations, you can be at peace. But if you believe that the person, being, the ''mine,'' the ''theirs,'' and so on are intrinsic qualities, then you must laugh and cry over them. These are the proliferation of conditioning factors. If we take such things to be ours there will always be suffering. This is micch?ditthi, wrong view. Names are not intrinsic realities, they are provisional truths. Only after we are born do we obtain names, isn't that so? Or did you have your name already when you were born? The name comes afterwards, right? Why must we determine these names? Because intrinsically they aren't there.
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SarathW wrote:Is self view, a self fulfilling prophecy?
Please forgive me for bringing this hot topic question that never seems to get an answer.
But I am asking the question in a different angle.
If my present existence is due to my past ignorance (self view – not knowing four noble truths etc) then I can say that I have a self.
If I do not eliminate the self view in this life I will continue in to the future.
Though there is no permanent and unchanging entity, the thought "I" will continue in to the future or my ignorance (self view) continue to the future.
"I think so I am"
So based on that assumption, can I say that I have a self view so I have a self until I attain Nirvana?
the craving to become something — in other words, to take on an identity in a specific world of experience. The identity often plays into the world, the world plays into the identity. Whatever identity you build around a desire will then determine the parts of the world you pay attention to, in terms of whether they help or hinder you from attaining that desire. At the same time, whichever world you're thinking about right now — whether it's the world of sports, politics, or your family — will then determine the kind of identity you want to take on in that world. And we crave these things.
SarathW wrote:
If I do not eliminate the self view in this life I will continue in to the future.
chownah wrote:Of course views are causative agents, for intentions and actions that spring from these views.
pegmembra wrote:Opanayiko(Leading inwards),
silver surfer wrote:SarathW wrote:
If I do not eliminate the self view in this life I will continue in to the future.
I don't really think there is a future. There is just now - which we experience, and the memory of the past - which we're mentally and physically built on. What we know as 'future' is only mental fabrications.
Basically, this is the future. This is the one-life and practically, there is no rebirth, because rebirth doesn't matter, it is absolutely irrelevant, not something related to sensory experience. There is just 'now', and now is suffering.
Can't possibly be commenting on an arahant's perception, since I know nothing about it (not to mention I've never seen anything of it other than on paper).
SN 35.7 wrote:At Savatthi. "Bhikkhus, the eye is impermanent, both of the past and the future, not to speak of the present. Seeing thus, bhikkhus, the instructed noble disciple is indifferent towards the eye of the past; he does not seek delight in the eye of the future; and he is practising for revulsion towards the eye of the present, for its fading away and cessation.
"The ear is impermanent … The nose is impermanent … The tongue is impermanent … The body is impermanent … The mind is impermanent, both of the past and the future, not to speak of the present. Seeing thus, bhikkhus, the instructed noble disciple is indifferent towards the mind of the past … for its fading away and cessation."
SarathW wrote:What this mean is that we can't trust the information coming from six sense media. Hence we should not attach or averse to them. We should exercise the perfect equanimity for them.
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ANC Meeting With Mayor, Biggest of 2013. Thanks to Duke Ellington
It was the extra December meeting, meant for January, taking place Dec. 19 at Georgetown Visitation Prep on 35th Street. Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E had to meet again before the Jan. 2 meeting of the Old Georgetown Board in order to get its recommendations in before that meeting, as is the routine.
It turned out to be the most highly attended meeting of 2013.
Was it because Mayor Vincent Gray came to speak? Not especially.
There were many agenda items, as is usual, including the plans for the modernization of Duke Ellington School of the Arts, plans for Hyde-Addison Elementary School and additions and alterations for the former Georgetown Theater. All big designs that deserve a review by the Georgetown-Burleith ANC, before appearing in front of the OGB.
It was students and staffers from Ellington School who swelled the audience numbers and wanted to hear the ANC's take on the designs for the arts school's upgrades -- something the ANC does with any major design before the community. A typical ANC meeting can have an audience of 80 to 100. This meeting with curious Ellington School supporters easily doubled that figure to approximately 200. It was definitely standing room only this night. It appeared that some thought that the ANC was questioning Ellington's position on 35th Street in Georgetown, only three blocks north of Visitation. To allay any fears, one commissioner affirmed Ellington School as a "good neighbor."
Commissioners took major exception to the rooftop addition at the school, worrying about large receptions that might occur. After all, noise can easily travel around the neighborhood. There were other historic and design issues, too. Even planned access from Reservoir Road and other parking spots are a concern -- again, routine questions during any ANC meeting about a design.
Meanwhile, the Hyde School gymnasium-auditorium addition will eventually be completed as will the reconstruction of the former Georgetown Theater on Wisconsin Avenue, only steps away from the O Street public school. Finer design questions from OGB are, of course, expected.
During his speech, earlier in the meeting, the mayor said: "I am a huge fan of Ellington School."
Seeking re-election as mayor, Gray said he would be happy to get personally involved with any stalled negotiations, if necessary, as he considered himself "a problem solver."
Gray was also happy to report on Washington, D.C.'s strong position: "number-one economy . . . number-one high-tech hot spot . . . number-one for college graduates." The mayor also said that D.C. is the number-two "hippest" city. So, which is number one? It is Houston . . . really.
Gray celebrated the near completion of the City Center and the plans for a new soccer stadium. There are now 61 cranes across the city, he said. He took delight in reporting that Microsoft would take up a spot on the rebuilt St. Elizabeth's campus. The first place outside Washington State for Microsoft, Gray noted, is in Washington, D.C.
As for the government's partial shutdown, it did not hit the District of Columbia government hard, said the mayor, having made all employees "essential" -- and with D.C.'s $1.5 billion reserve at the ready.
The mayor also said the streetcars were back -- after 50 years -- but was also looking on how to keep D.C. "an affordable city."
That's an issue for another day and the 2014 mayoral campaign. The April 1 Democratic primary is less than 100 days away.


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His Excellency Dr. Tedros Adhanom, Minister of Health (MOH) and Patron of the 13th World Public Health Congress and Dr. Tewabech Bishaw, President of EPHA, recognized institutions and individuals for their contribution to the success of the 13th World Congress of Public Health in an official ceremony organized by the EPHA, at the Sheraton Addis Hotel, on 11th August 2012. The WHO Regional Office and WHO Country Office (WCO) / Ethiopia were among the recipients of crystal awards for their significant contributions. The ceremony was attended by representatives of International and National Institutions, Ethiopian Public Health Associations Members (EPHA) and Congress secretariat staff, Organizing committee members, and several individuals who provided technical and financial support. Dr. Khaled Bessaoud, Acting WHO Country Representative to Ethiopia received the award for the WHO Regional and the Country Office. Former Country Representative, Dr. Fatoumata Nafo-Traoré and other WHO Staff namely: Mr. Abraham Gebregiorgis, Mr. Wassihun Melaku (WHO country office); and Dr. Davison Munodawafa and Dr. Lucien Manga (WHO/AFRO), received certificates of recognition.
It is to be remembered that more than 3,000 delegates from approximately 120 countries assembled at the 13th World Congress on Public Health in Addis Ababa, from April 23-27, 2012 under the theme, "Towards Global Health Equity: Opportunities and Threats." The WHO was represented by the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis G. Sambo.
Speaking at the awarding ceremony, Dr. Tewabech Bishaw, President of EPHA commended all individuals and institutions who relentlessly demonstrated their commitment to make the successful accomplishment of the 13th World Congress of Public Health.
She emphasized the strong leadership and guidance of the Ministry of Health and the Government of Ethiopia, that a very well-coordinated and collective efforts of all partners, individuals, professionals, the media and the harmonious collaborative work between EPHA and World Federation of Public Health Association (WFPHA) could result in a very successful event that added value to previous World Congresses and resonated Ethiopia's hospitality.
His Excellency, Dr. Tedros Adhanom, Minister of the MOH, expressed his satisfaction to have worked with as such a strong and vibrant team that led to the success of 13th WCPH and applauded the achievement which demonstrated that Ethiopia is on the move to multi sectoral development. He pointed out that the 13th World Congress remains a success story of the collective efforts, and reiterated the Ethiopia Government commitment to the Addis Ababa Declaration, which shall serve as a new impetus to the acceleration of national efforts towards the achievement of the MDGs. He further said that the Declaration will also help us to play a leading role in strengthening the capacity of the African Federation of Public Health Association, which its Secretariat is based in Addis Ababa.
During the ceremony, Dr. Khaled Bessaoud congratulated the Minister of Health and the President of EPHA for their commitment and excellent organization which made the Congress one of the most successful World Public Health Congresses. He highlighted the strong existing partnership between WHO and the Africa Public Health Association and expressed WHO's commitment in supporting the implementation of the Addis Declaration.
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Six Pack Abs Working as a personal trainer/fitness counselor and reading volumes of fitness publications over the years, I've noticed that the majority of fitness related questions that I see and hear most frequently revolve around the abdominals. As the centerpiece of the human physique, the aesthetically pleasing abdominals have become the obsession of most people that are concerned about their physical appearance. However, with modern day culture giving us more opportunities to do less physical work and eat more highly processed super-sized meals with increasing convenience, it has become progressively more difficult and frustrating for the majority of people to obtain anything even closely resembling a six-pack. To make things worse, we are bombarded by so many "magic pillsâ€, ab gadgets, and diets claiming to give you a ripped set of abs that the average consumer can't make heads or tails over what works and what doesn't. Just look at all of the conflicting popular diets on the market today. One claims that a low carb diet is the only way to lose weight, another says low fat is the best, and yet another claims that a vegetarian diet is the only way to go. And as for all of the ab gadgets that unscrupulous marketers are trying to say are the secret to a six pack; well, most of them are flat out worthless junk! The fact is that most people are looking for that quick fix for which they are not going to have to change anything else in their lives; yet remarkably, that quick fix is going to give them six pack abs overnight. Well, the bad news is that no such thing exists on the market today. The good news is that a tight ripped set of abs is definitely attainable to most people (regardless of genetics) if you follow some sound training advice and follow a healthy diet that promotes body fat loss. I have even seen people who have turned some pretty large beer guts into six packs with some hard work and discipline. It just takes time. The good news is that healthy eating can actually be enjoyable and doesn't have to feel restrictive. It just takes a little knowledge on choosing the right foods, eating at the right times, and eating the right quantities and proportions. You will actually feel more energized and more productive each and every day by following a balanced diet as I will present within this book. In addition, your training program doesn't have to feel like a chore. It should be fun and challenge you to improve over time. I have written this all-encompassing guide to bringing out your hidden set of six-pack abs to once and for all clear up all of the confusion and give every reader a step-by-step guide to follow and a clear understanding of the truth about six-pack abs. Besides the head turning appeal of a great set of abs, a well developed midsection has many other benefits such as supporting a healthy back and improving athletic performance. Body fat reduction has many benefits as well, such as reducing the risk of heart disease, type II diabetes, and many types of cancer. Since the likely reason you picked up this manual has to do with concern over physical appearance, I'll spare you the talk about all of the other health benefits of body fat reduction and abdominal development. All of the health benefits could encompass another entire book. Before getting into the all the details of this manual, I will say that the most important aspect of life regarding the benefits of fitness, where good health, physical appearance, and the ability to perform physical tasks all come together, is in "quality of lifeâ€. That's what fitness is really all about. Bear in mind, the reason so few people have a nice set of abs is that it doesn't happen overnight and it's not easy to stay lean in today's culture. However, with some dietary discipline and an effective training program, it actually becomes quite easy to attain those coveted six-pack abs. So read on, and I guarantee that if you implement the strategic tips I'm going to give you about body fat reduction and abdominal development, you'll be on your way to showing off a ripped set of abs! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Filename:............: The truth about six pack abs Filesize:...............: 1.72 Mega Byte Fileformat:...........: PDF ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------afn_afg----------------------------------
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text: The Times of India celebrated its 175th birthday in style by paying tribute to humourists by launching a book of cartoons by some of India's favourite cartoonists such as R K Laxman, Ajit Ninan and Neelabh Banerjee suitably titled 'Jest In Time'. The event was inaugurated by the information and broadcasting minister. Manish Tewari, who lauded the initiative.


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DirecTV's rights to NFL Sunday Ticket—a football package that gives subscribers access to every NFL game that plays on Sunday—is so important that it is a key clause in the deal with AT&T. If DirecTV is unable to keep exclusive rights to the premium sports package, AT&T retains the right to back out of the $48.5 billion transaction . Boy, does the NFL have leverage now. DirecTV's current agreement with the NFL, for which it pays about $1 billion per season, expires at the end of the year. Subscribers pay about $300 for the package that gives football fanatics the ability to watch every out-of-market football game on Sundays. Even though it's a loss leader for DirecTV, NFL Sunday Ticket is must-have content AT&T doesn't want to lose, now that it's looking to "redefine the video entertainment industry," as stated by AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson. The two companies have already spoken to commissioner Roger Goodell, DirecTV CEO Mike White said this morning on a conference call with analysts. "We talked about why this transaction is great for the NFL. …
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"Long live society!" shouted a lone voice as the coffin bearing Lady Thatcher was carried up the steps of St Paul's.
The society of mourners wedged on the pavements outside did not approve. "Shut up. Idiot," muttered several middle-aged women, handbags at the ready.
Some of those who had skipped work and travelled – from Cape Cornwall, York and Islington – to hold iPads aloft under grey skies outside the funeral of the former prime minister looked as if they had come straight from a Conservative party conference. Blazered gentlemen stood with blue roses in their button-holes; socially awkward, policy-wonkish young men took photographs on their phones.
But the crowds were more diverse than that: there were immigrants from Russia and Jamaica; Falklands war veterans; the aspirational, council house-buying C2s so beloved of Tory psephologists; and self-made women inspired by the glass ceiling-smashing Margaret Hilda Roberts.
These mourners were not distraught but stood quietly, clapped politely (Norman Tebbit got bigger cheers than the more deferential applause for the Queen) and spoke of their personal indebtedness to the woman they universally agreed was Britain's second best prime minister in history.
"We wouldn't have bought our houses without her – she put a lot of people of our age on the map," said Tony Kane, 69, a retired electrical salesman who bought his council house in Islington in the 1980s.
"My job became more secure. I had the opportunity to buy shares, which helped me – British Telecom and British Gas," nodded Noel Tenn, 70, from Essex, who arrived in Britain from Jamaica in 1963.
"Being a grammar-school girl, she proved you can do anything," said entrepreneur and fellow former grammar-school pupil Tara Physick, the founder of Hotel Direct. "We've much to be grateful for," added her father, David Field. "She saved our grammar school in Stroud that both our girls went to, and they went on to get very good degrees."
One Tory loyalist reported tears in her eyes and a tingle down her spine as the coffin went past, but the grocer's daughter from Grantham would probably appreciate the lack of sentimentality or mysticism in the relaxed crowd.
"There she goes. She's behind the last Chelsea pensioner. She's got a big load of flowers on her," shouted one young City gent. "Can you see, Rupert?"
There was no sign of people turning their backs outside St Paul's and only a handful of protesters dared brave the hushed majority.
"She's probably the most divisive politician since Cromwell," sighed Henry Page, a retired teacher from Brighton who was wearing a suit and making a "respectful" protest about the taxpayers' millions spent on the funeral.
"She wasn't divisive," snapped back a man from Northern Ireland who had just purchased a coolbox to stand on to get a better view.
"Why are you arguing?" retorted Page.
"Just go home," said coolbox man.
"It's my country," said Page.
"And it's not mine?" huffed the man from Northern Ireland. Why was he here? "She saved the country. She fought the NUM, who were backed by the communists. She freed eastern Europe from the yoke of communism. She overthrew Galtieri, who was a fascist dictator. That's enough for any man."
"What about Pinochet?" piped up Page again.
Sporadic outbreaks of bickering aside, mostly people murmured of how Thatcher "had the courage of her convictions" and "was not afraid to make unpopular decisions".
Foreign-born members of the crowd – and there were plenty of curious tourists craning their necks for a glimpse of the Queen and Jeremy Clarkson – were particularly devoted.
Natalia Yampolski grew up in the Soviet Union, arrived in Britain eight years ago and carried a bunch of red and pink roses for Thatcher. "I'm so proud to live in this country. It's because of people like her and Churchill," she said. "They won every war."
For some, the prime minister who saved Britain – and occasionally slipped into using the royal "we" – was Britain's de-facto head of state.
"It was almost as if she was our leader as opposed to the Queen being head of state," said Tony Chambers, a Falklands war veteran. "She was our ultimate boss."
"We were the common people and we went and did the job for her. On the back of that she got another term in office," said Kevin Greathurst, a Falklands vet.
Of the prime minister and her loyal subjects, taxpayers and soldiers, who did more for each other? "It was about 50/50," said Greathurst. "She was given a task to do. She gave us a task to do and we did it."


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The strongest person I know was diagnosed with cancer her freshman year in high school. She missed most of that year but came back with a vengeance for her sophomore year.
I remember the first times she started having trouble, volleyball practice she was getting winded a lot. We should have seen something then but no one thought anything of it.
The middle of her sophomore year was amazing, she went into remission and we all thought she was going to pull through. She talked me into shaving my head for St. Baldricks, and I was scared at first, but she gave me that look and I couldn't say no.
Junior year the cancer returned and attacked worse than ever before.
She went through every day in more pain than I can possibly imagine.
Today I got off work and turned on my phone to numerous messages.
They told me she had died today, when she was just starting to look like she could pull through again.
She got to go to her junior prom last week. I don't know why of all the people in this world he took her.
Heaven is a much better place now with her smile cheering everyone up.
I don't remember even in her worst times ever seeing her with anything other than that brilliant light up the world smile on her face.
She is gone now, and her memory will live on forever in the hearts of all of us who loved her.
Just wanted to share with everyone, I don't know how I feel right now. I am still in shock that she is gone.


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In Reply to: RE: USB Cable Length posted by Beetlemania on May 7, 2012 at 09:04:26:
No can go 300$ plus for an extender. The BlueTooth 'dongle' which supports apt-X is 1/3 that.
So, after reading the entire thread, I will probably send off for the monoprice extender. They seem to get good reviews.
Also, most of the extenders I've seen on the sites from Amazon to ZDnet are from companies of which I've NEVER heard. I don't have the funds to experiment, so I want a plug-in solution on the first whack.
Thanks for finding that thread: i'll re-read later today.
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This Week In Baseball: Midseason AwardsWe've reached the midway point of the season, time to look at the awards races.
Top 5 Players Who Should Be Leading The All-Star VotingAs we sit a little over a month from the 2015 All-Star game there are a few names that are not leading in the votes that should be.
National League Mid-Season Team MVPsSometimes a team's best players don't make the All-Star team. Here are the National League's mid-season team MVPs.
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Molina, M. Carpenter Finish 3 & 4 in MVP VotingCardinals trailed only winner Andrew McCutchen & D-backs Paul Goldschmidt


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Carey Mulligan: Frontrunner for "Rodham" Lead
She's made quite a name for herself with outstanding performances in a variety of films, and now Carey Mulligan is said to be the favorite to play Hillary Clinton in the upcoming "Rodham" biopic.
The "Great Gatsby" gal was on the shortlist along with Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Chastain, Scarlett Johansson, and Emma Stone, but it seems she's risen to the top.
Per the synopsis, "The indie drama will showcase the future Secretary of State as a young lawyer on the committee involved in President Richard Nixon's impeachment."
"It will show her struggling to juggle her career with her unresolved feelings for future husband and president Bill Clinton."


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You probably already knew, and when you see our June issue cover, you'll probably sh-t a Miata, but here's DC's official press release. Go peep some brand new Dom P footage at the DC site.
DC is proud to welcome professional skateboarder Nick Dompierre to its footwear and apparel team. It takes just one look at this month's cover of TransWorld SKATEboarding (June 2009) magazine to witness the raw talent Nick brings to the team.
"I'm excited to be a part of one of the most legendary skate companies of all time—on the same team as Danny, Colin, Kalis and everyone else; getting to shoot photos with Blabac—it's pretty amazing," said Nick. "Working with DC is giving some great opportunities, like building my first DC pro model shoe. I'm looking forward to a long future here."
At only 22 years old, Nick just landed on his fourth cover, having now appeared on the covers of Thrasher, Slap, The Skateboard Mag, and most recently (and arguably the heaviest) TransWorld SKATEboarding. Add that to his long list of additional accomplishments, including his 2006 nomination for TransWorld's Street Skater of the Year as an am, and it's no wonder why skateboarders around the world are anticipating his latest video part in the upcoming Real Skateboards film.
"The dynamic that Nick's aggressive style brings to the DC team is an amazing addition to our roster. He's fast, raw and so talented," said Ken Block, DC Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer. "We look forward to working with Nick."
DC is excited to release to the world Nick's intro part featuring unseen and new footage today at dcskateboarding.tv.


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iPhone-Compatible Hearing Aids Help Users Do More Than Just Listen
Danish company GN ReSound announced its new smart herding aid, accessible through Apple products and has built-in GPS.
Hearing aids have usually only features one function: allowing the wearer to hear sounds around them. Thanks to Denmark-based GN ReSound, now those in need of hearing aid can do more than just listen in with them — they can connect it directly to their Apple smart device to control volume, receive directions, and find the hearing implement if it gets lost.
Announced at the Mobile World Conference, ResSound LiNX is a new set of hearing aids that connects to the iPhone, iPod, or iPad so that the wearer can control them remotely. The device also gives the wearer updates on traffic, helps them find directions by remembering specific sounds, or locate local restaurants, all at the touch of a button.
Their small design and remote controlled feature conceal the fact that a person is wearing the device, while also allowing the person to set the aid to the exact specifications they want. If the device is ever lost or misplaced, the user can use their smartphone to find it using GPS tracking. The hearing aids have not yet been released to the public and will cost over $3,500 but they will be one of the most advanced model in the smart hearing aid market.
Source: Mashable


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What You Will Learn
Challenges to Cloud Services Automation and Provisioning
Cisco Secure Network Container
Figure 1. Abstracted Network Resources Defined in Cisco Secure Network Container
• Manages the interdependencies of resources, helping ensure that Layer 2 through 7 connectivity works logically and can match physically the design of the network topology
• Spans the entire network, from a Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) routed core network coming in from an IP Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) to the server access switch layer, including all the firewall and load-balancing services at the distribution layer
• Integrates with each virtual machine being added through a portal through the mapping of virtual network interface cards (NICs) and port groups to the container names, which in turn are mapped to the underlying access VLANs and other settings at the virtualized server and network layers
• Allows secure, compliant segregation of virtual and physical resources per tenant
• Enables interoperability of industry-standard services (such as VLANs and VPNs) across providers and infrastructure
Cisco Secure Network Container in a Service Orchestration Framework
Figure 2. Cloud Service Orchestration Framework
Main Benefits of Cisco Secure Network Container
• Mass provisioning: Traditionally, addition of resources for a new tenant has required the coordination of network services among various teams to configure those services. On average, 200 to 300 command lines per tenant are needed, requiring a very time-consuming process (300 command lines for device configuration multiplied by 100 tenants, for example, results in 30,000 command lines). Using automated network containers that encapsulate various service catalogs, however, a network administrator can provision a new tenant and configure the required services across the network in minutes. The container approach enables the efficient and automated scaling of hundreds of tenants and thousands of virtual machines with just a few simple steps. Figure 3 is an example of a Cisco Secure Network Container template for configuration of load balancers as part of a new cloud service.
Figure 3. Cisco Secure Network Container Configuration Template for Load Balancers
• More efficient mapping: The complex, interdependent mappings and parameters of a container are stored in a CMDB, eliminating the need for a network administrator to maintain such information in a separate silo. With these mappings stored in a configuration database, fewer opportunities exist for errors because the entire process is automated. In addition, the information is more consistent and is readily available across the entire organization. Automated mapping also helps ensure that resources, services, and security do not conflict or become incorrectly configured: problems that can result in orphan virtual machines (where excess capacity is not being used), broken communication paths, or cross-connects between tenants across the network topology.
Integration with Ecosystem of Cloud Service Tools
Abstracting and Automating Service Tiers
Figure 4. Service Tiers Defined by Cisco Secure Network Container
Table 1. Service Tier Attributes Defined in Cisco Secure Network Containers
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The new year marks our
20th since the merger of Hudson Village and Hudson Township. The "promise" of our Merger Commission in 1993 was that a combined local government would eliminate duplication of services. Their report supporting the merger plan concluded, with limited exceptions, that the needs of the city after merger could be met "without increasing head count."
I compared the commission's 1993 conclusions with the city's 2013 budget.
The combined 1994 workforce of 78 full-time employees has soared to 152 today. What's worse, the average fully-loaded compensation package for a full-time city worker is $99,796 today, more than double the $42,068 pre-merger average. Even in real terms, average annual compensation increases for city workers exceeded inflation by nearly 100 percent over the last 19 years.
In short, there are twice as many workers today and we pay them, in the aggregate, five times as much as the 78 workers were paid when merger took effect.
There's a growing sense about town that Hudson's roads today aren't up to the standards we expect. Based on my observations during City Council's recent budget workshops, our officials sense it, too.
Those workshops plainly reveal that resource allocation is the issue. The 2013 budget overall projects spending $1.12 million more than we plan on taking in, but the line items for road maintenance still aren't growing to meet all identified needs. Council members know that the more they postpone road maintenance expenses, the more it will wind up costing when today's deferred road repair jobs turn into tomorrow's more costly road reconstruction projects.
The largest line item in our budget is for employee compensation and benefits.
I believe that City Council, therefore, must now decide whether we should fund more road repairs through aggressive consolidation of city jobs and reductions in workers' pay.
S. David Worhatch, Hudson


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text: The Eggerland wiki last edited by mento on 05/31/13 06:38PM View full history OverviewEggerland is the name given to a series of action puzzle games developed by HAL Laboratory starring the brave hero Lolo and usually featuring his love interest Lala and the diabolical King Egger. The goal of each game is to run around single-screen mazes, collecting all the heart icons while avoiding enemies. With many of the stages there is a specific path to success, using the enemies and the various obstacles in tandem, that the player must ascertain in order to beat the stage and move on.Depending on the game, these single-screens are either presented in a tower format or a labyrinth format. The tower games, such as the Adventure of Lolo series, are simply a linear path through a series of single-screen stages. The labyrinth games are a little more open-ended and requires that the player pick the best course through the many screens.The series includes:GameNotesEggerland MysteryFirst Eggerland game. Released for MSX in Japan and Europe.Eggerland Mystery 2 / Meikyuu ShinwaSequel to Eggerland Mystery, also released for MSX in Japan and Europe. Subtitle means "Labyrinth Myth".EggerlandFirst Nintendo Eggerland game. Released for the Famicom Disk System in Japan only.Eggerland: Meikyuu no FukkatsuSecond Nintendo Eggerland game. Released for the Famicom in Japan only. Subtitle means "Revival of the Labyrinth".Eggerland: Souzouhe no TabidachiThird Nintendo Eggerland game. Released for the Famicom Disk System in Japan only. Subtitle means "Departure to Creation".Adventures of LoloReleased for NES, only in NA/EU territories. First in the Adventures of Lolo series.Adventures of Lolo 2NES sequel. Released in Japan as "Adventures of Lolo".Adventures of Lolo 3NES sequel. Released in Japan as "Adventures of Lolo 2".Adventures of Lolo (Game Boy)Game Boy spin-off. Released in Japan as "Lolo no Daibouken" (Lolo's Great Adventure). Was not released in North America.Eggerland Episode 0: Quest for LalaReleased for Windows 95 in Japan only. Is actually a shareware "demo" of the much larger Eggerland for Windows 95.Eggerland for Windows 95Released for Windows 95 in Japan only. Last full game in the Eggerland series.Revival! EggerlandAn enhanced port of Eggerland for Windows 95, compatible for Windows 98 and ME. Japan only.The Eggerland characters also make cameos in other games, especially those of Kirby, HAL Lab's chief mascot character - Lolo and Lala have appeared several times as Kirby bosses.