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One in the morning and one in the night.
If I happen to eat something sticky then I brush again.
One in the morning and one in the night.
If I happen to eat something sticky then I brush again.
Self Proclaimed World's Greatest 12th Man.
I like wasting homo sapiens' time - like the way I wasted yours just now.
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You must be kidding.Originally Posted by yaju
A search of Yaju's portal gave me this:
"The optimum human population of earth is zero." - Dave Foreman
Nasty.Originally Posted by Sudeep
Yaju's portal is http://www.yaju.i-p.com .
As far as my teeth are concerned I have got a perfect denture, according to my dentist.
Same as you Yaju
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What? You've got the same colour of teeth?Originally Posted by NikhilN
I brush my teeth first, and then have breakfast after about an hour.Originally Posted by andyc
sneaky, sudeep. very sneakyOriginally Posted by Sudeep
I have brekkie first. I use a mouthwash & cornflakes & Listerine not a great combo, taste-wise.
I have to say often when I've had a ale or several I can't be ar$ed with dental hygeine. Shocking I know, but I once chipped one of my eye-teeth trying to drink outta the tap when pi$$ed & it puts you right off, I can tell you!
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f***in drunkardOriginally Posted by BoyBrumby
i brush mine after breakfast, if you brush them before then surely after you have eaten they will just get all messed up again ?Originally Posted by andyc
I don't have breakfast.
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Beware the evils of Kit-Kats - they're immoral apparently.
What do you have then?Originally Posted by marc71178
Bob is very insane stay away from him
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I never had breakfast when i was working full time in australia.. too lazy.. just a few shots of coffee when i get to work..
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Even though I rarely have breakfast, I do it before I have it.
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Asked whether it would be solo or fully crewed Ian was very vague in saying that 'Both options are a possibility. Now that my solo Around Australia record got broken by mate and fellow SOS campaigner Bruce Arms, I may just have a go at claiming three records in one. It would be quite amazing if I could claim the outright solo record back, claim the monohull solo record at the same time and also push for the outright monohull record, but it all comes down to time and money and I have set myself a goal and we will see if I can get there. There is also a lot to be said about sailing with your mates so that is a real possibility too.'
As to the timing? 'If the sponsors come on board then it will be earlier, if I have to raise the entire money myself it will take a few years. However it will be within the next three years. Long time sponsors Gill and Barz Optics have continued their sponsorship of our campaign so that is a major step forward to have them continue onboard.'
Ian will once again sail for the cause of raising awareness of the damage plastic bags and plastics are doing to the environment. Save Our Seas International (founded by Ian) is continuing it's efforts to raise the awareness primarily through primary school educational programs and are currently running a petition lobbying the Australian Federal Government to ban single use plastic bags. You can help by signing the petition at http://apps.facebook.com/petitions/4/ban-single-use-plasstic-bags-australia-wide/


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GOP Governors Ask Super Committee To Avoid Shifting Costs, Raising Taxes
The Republican Governors Association asked members of the congressional deficit reduction committee to avoid shifting Medicaid to the states or increasing taxes.
The Republican Governors Association's leadership sent a letter Monday asking members of the congressional deficit reduction committee to oppose any plans to shift Medicaid costs from the federal government to the states or to raise taxes.
The letter -- signed by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels -- was addressed to the co-chairs of the committee, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas.
The governors asked for flexibility in reforming Medicaid spending and reduced regulations to jumpstart the economy. But most urgently, they warned of the damage that could result from costs being shifted to the states and the dangers of increasing taxes.
The full text of the letter is below.
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Other Media
Astrobiology poster. NASA/Ames Research Center, EW–2004–07–001–ARC, 2004.
Small and large formats can be found online to be downloaded and printed.
Astrobiology: The Story of Our Search for Life in the Universe graphic novel. NASA Astrobiology Program, Issue 1: NP–2010–09–681–HQ, Issue 2: NP–2011–01–695–HQ, 2010 and 2011.
This graphic novel was commissioned to celebrate 50 years of exobiology and astrobiology research at NASA. Issues 1 –3 are available online.
Astro–Venture Educator's Guides: Astronomy and Biology. NASA. 2002, 2004.
Astro–Venture is an educational, interactive, multimedia Web environment highlighting NASA careers and astrobiology research in the areas of Astronomy, Geology, Biology and Atmospheric Sciences. Students in grades 5–8 role play NASA occupations and use scientific inquiry, as they search for and design a planet with the necessary characteristics for human habitation.
Biology in Space Bulletin Board Set. NASA, CORE item number 300.1–55AA, 2007.
This bulletin board layout is designed for a 4–foot by 5–foot space and includes a Life: What Is It? Where Is It? How Do We Find It? poster, an Engineering Design Challenge flier, and a Space Shuttle mission STS–118 crew lithograph and patch decal. This bulletin board set is available online from NASA Central Operation of Resources for Educators (CORE).
Destination Mars: Activity Packet – Lesson 5: Searching for Life on Mars. NASA/Johnson Space Center, 2002. This lesson from Destination Mars contains four exercises within four activities which have been grouped to encourage students to think about the characteristics of life and about the possibility of looking for life on Mars.
Earth & Mars: As Different as They Are Alike poster. NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, EW–2002–06–009–JPL/02, 2001. Front and back of the poster can be found online to be downloaded and printed.
Expedition Earth and Beyond feature cards. Blue Marble Matches Image Resources, NASA/Johnson Space Center, 2009.
Exploring Deep–Subsurface Life. Earth Analogues for Possible Life on Mars: Lessons and Activities. Indiana University. 2007.
Exploring Deep–Subsurface Life... Lessons and Activities is a video on DVD and a teacher workbook built around interviews with scientists in laboratories at Michigan State, Princeton, and Indiana University who are working on water and gas samples they collected from deep gold mines in South Africa and the Canadian Arctic. The video supports and compliments the accompanying workbook lessons and activities and offers students and teachers insight into the Indiana–Princeton–Tennessee Astrobiology Initiative (IPTAI) team's scientific process. Each lesson includes links to the applicable National Education Standards, which are listed at the end of the workbook. Student copies of the lessons are available as Microsoft World documents on a CD included in the package, along with PDF files on DNA sequences and a poster for classroom use.
ExoQuest CD–ROM. NASA, CORE item number 400.1–36A, 2001.
Are we alone in the universe? This multimedia educational product developed at NASA Classroom of the Future™ uses this question as a framework for integrating current research in astrobiology into the grade 7–9 curriculum. This CD–ROM is available online from NASA Central Operation of Resources for Educators (CORE).
Life on Earth…and Elsewhere? Astrobiology in Your Classroom. NASA, CORE/NAI. 2001.
The hands–on activities in this Educator Resource Guide lay the conceptual groundwork for understanding questions fundamental to the field of astrobiology. They enable students to examine the nature of life, what it requires, its limits, and where it might be found. Through these experiences, students learn important ideas related to the search for extraterrestrial life.
Microbial Life (Educational Resources), NSDL, Montana State University, Marine Biology Laboratory. 2005.
Microbial Life Educational Resources (MLER) is a new digital library of educational resources dedicated to the diversity, ecology, and evolution of the microbial world. It provides an extensive collection of expert information and authentic learning activities for educators and students, including a "Microbial Life in Extreme Environments" module featuring Astrobiology.
Science Fiction with Good Astronomy. Astronomical Society of the Pacific. 2009.
An annotated, topical guide to science fiction novels and stories based on good astronomy and physics ideas. Find the best stories involving black holes, exploring Mars, space travel where Einstein's ideas are used correctly, exploding stars, asteroid impacts, etc. Useful for science teachers and science fiction buffs.
Solar System Exploration Kit. NASA, CORE item number 300.1–63P, 2004.
This kit includes posters, lithographs, bookmarks and other items. This solar system exploration kit is available online from NASA Central Operation of Resources for Educators (CORE).
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PAUL DAVIES labelled himself as Superman after reaching the table tennis semi-finals – but with his hopes of gold now over he'll need another heroic effort to leave London 2012 with a medal.
Davies admitted to reaching a career high after coming from behind to beat Austrian Andreas Vevera 3-2 in his last class 1 singles group game to book progression to the last four.
With Vevera 2-1 up heading into game four and then securing match point with the score at 10-8, Davies was in trouble however he held on against the defending champion and eventually won it 12-10.
He then took the deciding fifth game 11-8 to win 3-2 however it was very much a case of after the Lord Mayor's Show in the semi-final against Holger Nikelis, the German winning 3-0.
That ended any hopes Davies had of gold however he can still win bronze and will face Chang Ho Lee, of Korea, tomorrow in a bid to reach the podium at his maiden Paralympics.
"I felt like Superman and on serious Kryptonite after the game with the Austrian," he said.
"For me, was the best game of table tennis I have played in my life.
"To be match point down in the third set, 10-8 down and to come back and win that 12-10. Then that decider, wow."
Meanwhile, there was similar semi-final heartache for Sara Head as she lost 3-0 to Doris Mader of Austria in the class 3 singles after beating Slovenia's Mateja Pintar 3-2 in a tense quarter-final.
She will go up against Slovakia's Alena Kanova in the bronze medal match tomorrow.
But Paul Karabardak couldn't forge himself into medal contention after losing his second successive class 7 singles group game.
He went down 3-0 to Mykhaylo Popov, of Ukraine, and Robert Davies suffered a similar fate, his 3-2 defeat to France's Jean-Francois Ducay in the class 1 singles fatal despite an opening group win.


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Wednesday 28 June 2017
Nawaiwaqt is a daily Urdu newspaper, which was launched before the birth of Pakistan on March 23, 1940 under the supervision of Hameed Nizami and Shabbar Hasan. For the Pakistani media this newspaper has special position possessing anti-American and Anti-Indian views. It always describes India as cunning and internal enemy. Before the birth of Pakistan, Nawa-i-waqt supported All India Muslim League because during that time it had anticommunist and pro- American stance. Initially this newspaper was used to be published after two weeks but later it was turned to weekly and then daily newspaper on July 19, 1944. Till date it is considered to be one of the top four influential newspapers in Pakistan and also has a strong hold on the media as well.
In Nawa e Waqt you can read daily national and international news targeting current affairs, sports, politics, business and many other things. There is also one portion specified for show biz news where you can read interesting stories and updates related to your favorite stars and their upcoming films. In this newspaper there is a separate portion for articles and columns where you will find Pakistan's most known and popular columnists enlightening various issues and their views on the current affairs. The columnist in the team of Nawaewaqt newspaper includes Lt. Gen. Abdul Qayyum (ret), Taiba Zia Cheema, Saeed Aasi, Ajmal Niazi, Fazal Hussain Awan, Nazeer Ahmad Ghazi, Bushra Rehman, Dr Akhtar Shumaar, Qayyum Nizami, Dr. Hussain Ahmad Piracha,, Khalid Ahmad, Rauf, Tahir, Jawaid Siddiq, Muhammad Izharul Haq and Zahoor Ahmad Azhar.
Majid Nizami, younger brother of Hameed Nizami is current owner and editor of Daily Nawaiwaqt Newspaper. His aim is to spread information and to aware people from the current issues. The headquarter of the newspaper is in Lahore but now has been successfully publishing the newspaper in multiple cities including Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Muzafarabad, Quetta, Multan and Bahawalpur.
Click on the Daily Nawaiwaqt to view online daily nawaiwaqt epaper of 28-06-2017. While Click Waqt News to Watch Waqt TV News Live Streaming Online.
Nawaiwaqt Magazines
Nawaewaqt magazines is also a remarkable achievement which adds a lot in the services that they have been providing to the people. Daily Nawa e waqt has an honor of publishing 3 different magazines simultaneously.
• Phool Magazine (monthly)
• Family Magazine (weekly)
• Nida-i-Millat (weekly)
These magazines are greatly appreciated and applauded by the people. People of all age regardless of the gender get entertained by these piece of literature.
Another remarkable achievement is making the availability of an online version of this newspaper known as e Nawaiwaqt ePaper and available at www.nawaiwaqt.com. The Nawaewaqt e paper is an exact copy of the printed newspaper with much easier access. This online format has been greatly appreciated by the people as it saves them from the laboring and does not burdens the pocket. It has also increased the number of newspaper readers. People from all over the world visit the link and read it online version for latest news updates, feeds and blogs.
Nawaiwaqt Jobs Today is a special section of the newspaper dedicated for job advertisements only. This portion has become very popular among the job seekers. As ton of jobs are advertised in it on daily basis. As a sum Roznama Nawaiwaqt is a reliable Urdu newspaper with hundred percent authentic and genuine news, providing a service and bringing awareness among the people.


text: No recent wiki edits to this page. HistoryFor centuries, man has sought to protect himself from sharp, pointy, or generally unpleasant objects by shielding himself from attack. Of all manners of defense, shields were the most common and usually the most effective. From the first time a caveman tried to use a large rock on his arm to stop a sabre tooth tiger, the shield has evolved countless times. Be they wood, animal hide, iron, steel, bone, wicker, stone, or everything in between, shields are designed for one purpose. To protect the user from attacks from both close and long range assaults.In fact, shields are so old that no one really knows which civilization used them first. Even the earliest pictures and languages described shields in some degree. All nations from Rome to India used shields to defend their warriors from harm. Despite their world wide use, there are literally countless kinds of shields. Examples include bucklers, tower shields, guards, hand shields, round shields, triangle shields (these are usually the most common), and even simple hand guards can be described as shields. Shields played an incredible role in Medieval and Ancient Warfare. In the large, open battlefields of Europe and Africa, it was a necessity to put something between you and your opponent and/or arrows. In some armies (Romans being the most prolific), shields were an integral to their military strategy. Legions of foot soldiers would form solid squares of shield armed men to counter and foe. This strategy worked particularly well with spears or pikes.While the use of shields diminshed quickly with the advent of gunpowder, shields were used all the way up to World War 1! While no modern armies included shields in their arsenal, riot police and SWAT units around the world depend on a strong shield to keep back crazed murders or rioters.Video GamesJust like their historical counterparts, shields in video games are almost always used to defend the player from harm. They may come in any shape or form be they high tech energy shields or simple steel and wood.


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New Delhi, Mar 16 (UNI) England was 'devastated' by the defeat in Mohali and according to allrounder Paul Collingwood, the side would continue trying to solve the riddle called Anil Kumble.
''It was easy to work out what went wrong in the second Test - we failed to score a big enough first innings total - and Anil Kumble had a big part to play in that,'' Collingwood wrote in his BBC Sports column.
''The crucial thing with Kumble, even on wickets that don't turn, is his variation in pace, which is very hard to read,'' said Collingwood, all candour.
Explaining further, England's centurion in the Nagpur Test, went on to say, ''He's not like a usual spinner with a delivery just above 50mph. He can get into the 60s and still get enough turn to make it deviate. And his accuracy is unbelievable.'' ''Any bowler, especially a world-class one like Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath of Australia, can get into your head if you let him, so you mustn't let him.'' Opining the pre-determined strategies are bound to come a cropper against the leggie, first Indian to have 500 Test wicket, and it needed improvisation to negotiate Kumble, Collingwood said, ''You have to look at the individual situation to work out your options.
You can't go out with a game plan that's set in stone; you have to use your brain. '' Kumble also got assistance from the Chandigarh pitch, he said.
''A lot comes down to the wicket that you're playing on. The Lord's wicket for the first Ashes Test was perfectly suited to McGrath. The one in Mohali was perfectly suited to Kumble because of the bounce and turn.'' Admitting Kumble dominates the discussions when the England think-tank devises strategies, Collingwood said, ''We communicate all the time as a team, in the dressing-room and out in the middle, on how to play him and where to score from him and we will keep doing that.'' More UNI AY PM PM1436


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For a medium family of 2 adults and 2 or 3 children, or a group of up to 4 adults on a budget, this is the one for you. Whilst this apartment sleeps a maximum of 5 people the recommended maximum of adults is 4 due to the size.
This self contained apartment has:
- bathroom with laundry facilities & a separate toilet.
- A full kitchen which has a sink, dishwasher, regular sized fridge, toaster kettle, microwave/convection oven, cook top, a slow cooker, and electric frying pan, crockery cutlery and glass ware for 5 people.
- Cozy living area that joins the dining/kitchen area and has an island bench for dinning and a new leather 3 seater lounge.
- A bedroom that has a trio bunk (double with single above it) and a single bunk (sleeps max 5)
- TV and DVD player in the living area plus another of each in the bedroom.
- A large balcony with a gas BBQ on it and gas provided
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A: "Kamikazi". Originating back to the 13th century when strong typhoon winds prevailed to aid Japan against ancient Chinese attacks. The Japanese named these winds Kamikazi or God's Wind.
B: Muteki is translated as "Invincible."
C: Twin Dragons. The Dragon has been revered for centuries and is said to hold primal and supernatural powers over the forces of nature, including rain and rivers. Also associated with wisdom, legend has it that Dragons are wiser than humans and represent longevity.
D: "Ninja Warrior". The mysterious nature of the Ninja dates back to 14th century Japan. Ninja activities were focused on covert actions of war. Folklore legends depict Ninja abilities to include invisibility, walking on water, and control over natural elements.
E: Hissho translates as "Victory".
F: Tohkon means "Fighting Spirit"
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President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela has been claiming for years that right wing officers in the military are working with the CIA in order to plot an overthrow of his regime. Yesterday, he announced that "various" suspects were detained and accused them of trying to assassinate him with tacit backing from political opponents and the United States. He blamed a group of officers who in 2002 tried a coup to once again team up with American agents in an effort to take over the government and destroy his "Bolivarian revolution." The president charged an admiral and several retired officers were involved in planning the coup.
According to Chavez, the plotters were seeking ground-to-air missiles in order to blow up the presidential plane or bomb the presidential palace. He also blamed the right wing press for aiding such efforts. Of course, Chavez has been trying for years to silence any newspaper or television station from offering an independent view of life in Venezuela. In a sense, he is like the boy who cried "wolf" and if there really is a planned coup, it is hard to believe anything he claims at this point in time.


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Silent Scream
Mike Wilkins never caught a break. All his life, things had gone from bad to worse to nowhere. And all the while he seethed with resentment toward his successful, respected brother--the happy one, the lucky one. The one who had everything Mike believed he deserved. But finally Mike is getting the break. Suddenly, he's not only angry, but powerful enough to make things happen--his way. Now it's time for a little family reunion.
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London kicks off fashion shows amid catwalk shake-up
By Li-mei Hoang
LONDON (Reuters) - London picked up the fashion baton from New York on Friday with five days of catwalk shows and presentations amid an industry shake-up as designers strive to sell their creations faster.
London Fashion Week, which returns to a car park as its main venue, will feature 83 designers presenting their autumn/winter 2016 collections, including Burberry, Alexander McQueen, Erdem and Topshop Unique.
Among the most anticipated shows will be that of luxury goods maker Mulberry, which returns to the catwalk after a break with new creative director Johnny Coca, formerly at Louis Vuitton and Celine.
"The industry as a whole is really excited," said Pandora Sykes, fashion features editor at The Sunday Times Style magazine. "He is the person that made everyone want Celine luggage. So if he can even lend a soupcon of that to Mulberry, then they are already on the up."
The London shows take place as an increasing number of luxury labels seek to satisfy demand from clients living in different climates, by bridging the usual six-month gap between catwalk presentation and retail availability.
Burberry has said it is cutting down its four catwalk shows to two in February and September, featuring both menswear and womenswear, and that the clothes will be available to purchase straight after.
In an interview, Mulberry Chief Executive Thierry Andretta said Burberry's decision will "impact people's thinking".
British Fashion Council Chief Executive Caroline Rush told Reuters that businesses were "really thinking about how do they put the customer at the heart of what they do, and this is really what it is about. Continued...


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Tire horror story
This is my story of what went on the other day. (in fact I'm still going through it) I bought some used tires (35x12.50x15 BFG A/T's) off of Craigslist. Long story somewhat shorter, After getting them mounted I went to work. When I got off of work I had a flat. I noticed that there was a slash in my tire that i did not notice when I bought them. So I called the dude I bought them from and explained to him what went on. He agreed to get me a different BFG A/T (He is still looking for one today) I found a used one on Craigslist that I could use for a spare. Well that one did not hold air ether. So I was pissed about it, I got my money back from him after I shoved the tire up his rear end. Then I went out a bought a new one for $240 (pretty good for a new one)
The point of the story is, don't buy a tire "off-rim" because it may not hold air. I have wasted 2 days of driving and $40 in gas for nothing. The guy I bought the 4 BFG's from is a cool guy and all, but I wished he would have checked out the tire to make sure it held air. ....and on my part I should have checked the tires out a little more than I did. I know I'll be doing that next time. It has been VERY frustrating!!
Sounds like some bad luck. I'm not into used rubber so I doubt I'll ever experience what you did. I like bargains though and for my JK I purchased a set of 16" steel pulloffs and put new studded winter tires on them. $125.00 for all five. Got em on Craig's list. Couldn't beat that with a stick. Hope you work it out with the guy you got the 4 from.
I had something similar happen but it was due to dryrott on the tires. They still looked like brand new, and 2 just started losing air. I dunked them in the pool, and found the sidewalls leaking. looked closer and it almost looked like razor cuts. I let them sit on a project for 1 1/2 years and this happened. I basically spent $975.00 for the BFG m/t's to throw them away less than 2 years later with maybe 6-7k miles on them :banghead:
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I'm saving some money up and I'm going to buy new. 35's are a bit pricey, but when you have 7 inches of total lift you kind of need'em. I didn't want to use my Supper Swamper TSL's for the pavement so I had to by the BFG's.
These are the risks buying used tires. I've done it before, though from a local shop that sells them priced based on tread left, not brand or size. I try to buy new when I can, but when money's tight, you do what you can to keep on the road.
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Well-known July 4 celebration in Gorham dates back to early 1900s
By DEBRA THORNBLAD
Special to The Union Leader | June 21. 2014 7:43PM
Miller Amusements has been providing the carnival for the event for the last 17 years. Owner Scott Miller grew up in Hillsborough and returns there every year for the balloon festival. He now lives in Webster, where his equipment winters, getting any needed repairs.
Each year the Fourth of July committee puts out a flier and dedicates it to someone. This year's lucky "person" is Smokey the Bear.
Friday begins with a duck race on the Androscoggin, sponsored by the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce.
This year's grand marshal is retiring Gorham Middle High School Principal and lifelong Gorham resident Keith Parent.
On Saturday, the carnival opens at 11 a.m. The concert that night is by The Wayfarers starting a 6 p.m. From 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Gorham Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services will hold a chili, chowder/soup and dessert cook-off at the departments' station. All you can eat is just $5.
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Horrible Present, Sumi @ Cameo Gallery (R.I.P.) in Brooklyn on 09/24/2014 - Oh My Rockness
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PixFee said
RubenBristian saidI think so too :))
I think that he wants a couple of "free themes" from us so that he can customize them and show it to his client
No – his post does not imply that at all.
Ask the authors of the themes that interest you or scan through the item comments section, lots of people post their links there for support.
FinalDestiny, I'm a pirate, I downloaded them, arrr.
No, obvious as that is – this is not my buyer user account, I use another one
I did not buy any of her themes myself actually, I just was hired several times to help people setting it up, using it and fixing bugs. Only Life, Multimedia and City tho, the other themes might as well be perfect.
(the author's a she still tho)
You could also simply check her item comments and you'll see what's going on without buying.
CalvinOnwuka said
mazoor saidYOU are the arrogant one! Just because you are more clued up in sorting these theme issues out does not make you the best human on earth to judge others. I bet you have never been wrong in your life. Happy for you.
I love how those people get angry and arrogant over something they messed up.
«Unhappy customer Opened ticket with Envato – no response» – ridiculous.
If I make mistakes I don't go to everybody complaining about the product I bought, shoving the fault up everybody's butt. I ask what I might have done or what might be wrong with the product I bought, with all respect, assuming it's just something I did wrong. That's the difference between us.
By the way, screw that theme – the themes that author makes are crap, you will not be able to use it as far as I noticed your knowledge about themes by now and as far as I know every theme I worked with by her. They are badly coded, full of bugs and only beautiful from the outside.
She does not support her items, if she ever does, she points to her tut videos or replies in poor English. I am not even sure she speaks a decent level of English based on the typing errors in her code and the support she gives.
You're better off finding another theme and check the item comments before buying one to see if the author supports the product (by the way, did you notice the 3 star rating?).
I love how those people get angry and arrogant over something they messed up.
«Unhappy customer Opened ticket with Envato – no response» – ridiculous.
Joost said
got Java disabled by default
Interesting – why, what kind of advantages does that have?
thegoodguys not only loads terribly slow, it also makes me not being able to use any other tab opened in my Safari – just plain white and broken while it's loading… and it's not like my machine's slow, I got that 27" iMac thingy.
this works for me http://pastie.org/4404585 replace de_DE with your language code
Oh my god I am so excited for you!
Now if 10.000 people open tickets… and 10.000 people then email Travis, will it really speed things up? ^^


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Halle Berry Has to Pay Up for Child Support
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Halle Berry's bank account is about to get a little light. The Oscar winning actress has been ordered to pay $16-thousand a month to ex Gabriel Aubry for child support. That's not all. According to the Associated Press, Berry will pay for their daughter's tuition and half her health care expenses. The former couple were in a nasty custody battle back in 2012, when a judge blocked the actress from moving with her daughter to France. In another win for Aubry, Berry also has to fork over $115-thousand and $300-thousand to Aubry's attorneys to cover the costs of their custody dispute. (Associated Press)
Here is what some other celebrities pay for child support, to give you an idea of what Halle's payments are like, via CBSNews:
• Charlie Sheen had to cough up $55-thousand for his twin boys back in 2011.
• Rapper Nas has to pay $51-thousand a month to his ex, Kelis, and their son
• Russell Simmons has to pay $40-thousand a month to support his two daughters and ex wife Kimora Lee
• Britney Spears has to pay $20-thousand a month to Kevin Federline
• Diddy has to pay $19-thousand for his son Justin
• Paul McCartney dolls out $70-thousand a year in child support
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2001 STS: First major maintenance - costs in Netherlands !
Hi guys,
It's been over a year since I bought my 2001 Cadillac Seville STS, I've driven about 6200 miles, and this year during the periodically test, something like M.O.T. and general maintenance I got my first big bill. It's done 143K Miles and do you guess what major has to be done?
Let me build up the tension first with listing some general maintenance stuff that has to be done;
- A/C Condensor is leaking and needs to be replaced
- Rear tires need to be replaced
- Lamda probe is giving weird readings and needs to be replaced
- Headlights need to be polished, are too dull to pass inspection.
- Right front stabilizer bushing is broken and needs to be replaced
- Miscellaneous, Oil change etc.
Oh, and want to know what the costs are going to be? +/- 4500! ($6095)
And now for the piece the resistance;
My rear shocks need to be replaced... (1000 a shock, about $1354)
As I'm trying to keep the Seville as original as possible I'm going with the OEM shocks and am willing to pay the price. Just wanted to share with you guys in how these cars are behaving and how much the maintenance is outside of the US. Also, to inform people such as myself who are outside of the US and are interested in the Seville aswell.
Oh and for kicks, I have the maintenance history of the car and it has never had new shocks in those 13 years and lasted 143K Miles.
Hope y'all find it usefull.
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Well, u like to type. Could u give more detailed list of each repairs cost? Condenser is $250 here. Install is $350? Tires are $250. O2 sensor is $60. Sway bar bushings are $40. Install is $100? Polish headlights is $100
Re: 2001 STS: First major maintenance - costs in Netherlands !
$250 for tires ??? Half-decent V-rated tires go for $600+ out the door.
........... and remember - the OP can use the car to its fullest capabilities - legally............ so it's in his best interest to keep it in good condition. His STS is most probably a Z/W rated car.
Re: 2001 STS: First major maintenance - costs in Netherlands !
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Re: 2001 STS: First major maintenance - costs in Netherlands !
True, but with the speeds that Europeans drive at - daily - it makes sense to have a good set of tires on the car. I qualified my tire cost statement in the original post. Been there, done that.
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It's a 2 hour somewhat drive for me to the German Autobahn, and believe you me there's nothing more exciting than pushing the STS to it's limits legally going after beamers and Mercedeses
I visit Germany almost every month and never can resist the tempation to give it some (legal ) WOT's.
Also yes my STS is W rated. Haven't got it up to top speed yet, fastest I've done was 147 MPH (236 KMH). So it's safe to say, it is in my best interest to keep her in good condition.
Currently on the list:
- 2x Rear shocks = 2500 à $3400
- Condensor = 650 à $883
- Maintenance (e.g. Oil, filter etc..) = 350 à $475
- Stabilizer link = 150 à $204
- Lambdaprobe = 250 à $340
- 2x Continental Premium Contact 2 = 400 à $544
- 2x Polish headlights = 75 à $102
- Miscellaneos items = 100 à $136
The prices are an indication and including labour, I will update it when I get my Cadillac back and the invoice ofcourse.
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Haha, nice one!
And oh, do you still have the link? Would you like to share?
On another note, I got my Cadillac back, as well as an invoice that's 3 pages long... Yikes!
So here goes;
- Yearly maintenance 130,96 ($178,23)
- Fortron airco treatment 16,14 ($21,97)
- Fortron Petrol Injectioncleaner 12,00 ($16,33)
- Fuel Filter 24,26 ($33,01)
- Oil Filter 9,60 ($13,07)
- Air Filter 41,83 ($56,93)
- Drainplug 1,76 ($2,40)
- Cabin Air Filter 76,18 ($103,68)
- 7 Liters 5W30 Dexos II oil 74,20 (7,4 Quart $100,98)
- Washerfluid 4,36 ($5,93)
- 2x Rear Shocks (including fitting costs) 1800,76 ($2450,74) (Part 802,16 ($1091,70) a piece, 196,44 ($267,34) for fitting)
- 2x rear tires + road balance + mounting 289,20 ($393,58) (Roadbalance and mounting 24,00 ($32,66)) For Continental Premium 2 (good quiet, comfy tires)
- 2x Wiper blades 27,88 ($37,94)
- A/C Condensor + Mounting 531,28 ($723,04) (Part 269,36 ($366,58), fitting 261,92 ($356,46))
- Front Stabilizor link + Mounting 59,14 ($80,49) (Part 26,40 ($35,93), fitting 32,74 ($44,56))
- Lamda sensor Pos.1 + Mounting 189,39 ($257,75) (Part 91,17 ($124,08), fiitting 98,22 ($133,67))
- Diagnose too high CO2 % & Replacement of Miscelaneous hoses 130,96 ($178,23)
- Polish headlights 65,48 ($89,11)
- repair rear brakes 98,22 ($133,67) (They seemed to stick on)
- Small material 41,99 ($57,15)
Total of 4403,52 ($5 992,94)!
Further more, they accidently reset my exit memory, turned off the auto ext. and int. lights and bumped my driverside mirror (no damage though). Also I had to go back once for the rear brakes... It made a horrible vibrating sound while braking.. Turned out the brakepad was only using the top end of the disk... They needed to adjust it, of no charge ofcourse. But I lost a day and some gas, having to take the day off and drive there, in the process...
I was a little bit disappointed in the garage, especially after how wonderfull they have helped me last year... But atleast my car is in good condition now, gets better mileage aswell! And am willing to give them another chance next year. But I hope the service will be better then.
Well... That's my story! You guys shocked, or does it match with USA pricing?
Re: 2001 STS: First major maintenance - costs in Netherlands !
Actually, the pricing is not that much more than any large metropolitan Cadillac dealership would charge for the same list. In those shops the labor rates are now $90 to $120 USD/hour. Many people buy a Cadillac at rock bottom prices and expect the maintenance to follow suit - Not so. These cars are expensive to maintain to original build quality. Many owners choose to degrade the car by using parts not originally designed for the particular car and its features, so in many cases what you see is a Cadillac body with inferior guts.
DJP, look through www.rockauto.com - they ship international.
Posts #1 (keeping it original), 3, 5 and 6 are germane.
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Re: 2001 STS: First major maintenance - costs in Netherlands !
rockauto has fe3 shocks for $500 each. any idea what they would cost delivered to your door? after import fees? you would be the 3rd member here out of 12,000 to actually install new fe3 shocks.
Don't know for how much they will ship it to my door. What I do know, is that for stuff I am to do for myself I'll probably resort to rockauto, thanks!
Also found gmpartsgiant.com , not sure if they ship all the way though...
And 3rd member? Woow, all I can say is that I want to keep as original as possible. I'm in too much of an awe for this car ;-)
Re: 2001 STS: First major maintenance - costs in Netherlands !
stoveguyy tends to overstate things once in a while.
And they're F45 CVRSS/RSS struts/shocks - FE3 is the suspension level and sprinng package - "Suspension system sport".


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Of the nine contested state and local races, primary voters chose to re-elect the Republican incumbent legislator for state House District 66, allow an appointed district court judge to continue to serve in her current capacity, and selected their choice for the GOP nominee for the only contested County Commission seat. The 2012 primary election results will become official only after being signed by the State Canvassing Board on June 26.
More than 20 incumbent legislators decided against seeking re-election this year, including Sen. Rod Adair, R-Roswell, first elected to the state Senate in 1996, meaning many legislative seats will change hands. Seventeen candidates were unopposed on Tuesday's ballot. The lack of contested races may explain light voter turnout locally. A mere 2,236 individuals cast their ballots early, with 1,790 voting at the County Administrative Building, 428 at the Roswell Mall and 18 in Hagerman. In total, 6,768 ballots were cast in Chaves County, 1,585 Democratic and 5,182 Republican.
Area Democrats will now step into the ring as none faced an opponent Tuesday. Chaves County Democrats weighed in on only two contested races: U.S. Senate and New Mexico Court of Appeals.
Securing nearly 70 percent of the vote, children's court judge Monica Zamora beat fellow Democrat and workman's compensation judge Victor Lopez in the race to serve on the New Mexico Court of Appeals. Zamora will now face Judge Miles Hanisee, a [auth] Republican, who was appointed to the position by Gov. Susana Martinez in July 2011.
Roswell farmer Cliff Pirtle slid past Roswell Fire Chief Chad Hamill, to win the Republican primary for state Senate District 32, the seat currently held by Senate President Pro Tem Tim Jennings, D-Roswell. Pirtle, who received 52 percent of the vote, will face Jennings in November.
"We both kept it clean, were positive and knew that the ultimate goal is defeating Jennings in November," Pirtle said. "I think the people are truly ready for something different."
In a close race, Rep. Bob Wooley, R-Roswell, ousted Dennis Kintigh, R-Roswell, to continue to represent House District 66, receiving 52 percent of the vote. In a cruel twist of fate, the two incumbents, who are officemates in Santa Fe and sit next to each other on the floor of the House, were lumped into District 66, currently represented by Wooley, due to a state House redistricting plan. Kintigh currently represents District 57. Wooley effectively won the position as he currently faces no opposition. Wooley said he was thrilled that, "Kintigh and I ran such a good, clean race. This was the way a race was supposed to be run. We both went out and campaigned hard and let the public decide who they wanted to representative them. I commend Dennis for that, for being such a gentleman through this whole thing."
Judge Lisa Riley was elected to continue to serve in her current capacity as 5th Judicial District Court judge, Division 9. Riley defeated fellow Republican Les Williams, an assistant district attorney with the Eddy County District Attorney's Office. Martinez appointed Riley to the position in August 2011. Under state law, after appointment judges must be placed on the ballot to go before the voters in the next election.
Riley effectively secured the position as she currently faces no opposition. Riley said she looks forward to continuing "to provide a fair, unbiased and conservative voice from the bench."
Incumbent District Attorney Janetta Hicks won her contest for the 5th Judicial District, with 53 percent of the vote to best fellow Republican Janet Ellis, who served as a prosecutor under former District Attorney Tom Rutledge. Hicks effectively secured the position as she currently faces no opposition. As for what she hopes to accomplish in her next term, Hicks said, "There are a number of new programs that I'd like to bring. There's a number of improvements I'd like to make. We'll see what we can do in the next four years."
In the only contested race for a County Commission seat, Robert Corn, a retired Magistrate Court judge, topped Mike Kakuska, assistant superintendent for the Roswell Independent School District. Corn will face Democrat Magil Duran, a retired state employee, in November.
"When I was knocking on doors … People are letting their property go down, they're not taking care of their yards. They're not taking care of their houses … There's houses that have foreclosure notices on the front door that you don't notice until you walk up to the door," Corn said.
"I knew the economy was down but I didn't realize how much it had affected the folks that live in Chaves County Commission District 4 … We have got to figure out a way to get people back in the workforce so they can take care of their families and take care of their property."
City Clerk Dave Kunko received 70 percent of the vote to Bureau of Elections Chief Stephanie De Los Santos Amaro's 30 percent, for the position of county clerk. Both candidates are Republicans. Kunko effectively won the position as he currently faces no opposition.
Kunko thanked those involved in his campaign, both family, friends. As for his plans for the position, Kunko said, "I want to have a cohesive group of people that will work together. You have to have a closer knit group to really get the job done right."
On Thursday, the County Commission will hold a special meeting, starting at 1 p.m., to canvass the primary results at the County Administrative Center, 1 St. Mary's Place.
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The San Francisco Pride Parade is going to the dogs: among all the rainbows and leather, a contingency of pet lovers will be marching with animal companions who have a message for all the proud GLBT people who have room in their hearts and their homes: "Take me home tonight." The San Francisco SPCA, together with Muttville, Animal Care and Control, Family Dog Rescues, and Saving Grace Rescue, are proud to march in the SF Pride Parade on Sunday, June 26th, 2011.
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The SF Pride Parade starts at 10:30 am on Sunday, June 26th, 2011 at Market and Beale Streets and marches up Market to 8th Street. This year's theme is "In Pride We Trust." For more information about the parade, visit http://sfpride.org/?ifr=parade/.
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HB 226 Passes General Assembly; Composting Language Removed
A State House bill that drew the attention of some Stephens County citizens over its reference to composting is headed to the Governor's desk after it passed the General Assembly.
House Bill 226, which deals with used tires, passed the State House and Senate last week at the end of the legislative session.
The Concerned Citizens of Toccoa-Stephens County group involved in the Wilbros debate expressed concern about the bill because language in the original version would have changed the definition of composting to say that it did not have to be odor-free, controlled, and stable.
Members of the group say that change concerned them because of what it might mean in reference to odors coming from Wilbros, which has a composting facility.
Once the group expressed its concerns, the State Senate added the words "odor-free, controlled, and stable" back in to the definition of composting.
Furthermore, the version of the bill that eventually passed the House and Senate last week had any and all language referencing composting completely removed from the bill.
State Representative Randy Nix of LaGrange sponsored House Bill 226.
In an e-mail, Nix said that the composting language was originally added at the request of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Local State Representative Dan Gasaway voted against the original version of House Bill 226. He did vote in favor of the amended version that removed all references to composting. State Senator John Wilkinson also voted for the amended version in the state Senate.
The bill now heads to the Governor's desk to await his signature.


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Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, looks into the possibility to end RFID licence fees as an attempt to boost RFID development. RFID licence fees may be scrapped after Ofcom launched a consultation on making the technology available free of charge to supply chain users. Currently anyone developing or testing the technology has to pay an annual fee of £50 for every site that uses it.
"The European Conference of Telecommunications and Postal Administrations recommended last year that RFID be made free of charge to encourage further adoption. Ofcom is now seeking to allow RFID users to utilise the standard 865-868MHz radio frequency without payment."
René de Sousa, senior procurement specialist at CIPS, said: 'This can only be to the benefit of a more integrated use of technology and increase business efficiency and effectiveness.' He added that a Europe-wide exemption from fees would also aid the technologys take-up. David Lyon, business manager for RFID standards body EPCglobal, said it would make trials cheaper and easier. 'Its an administration and cost headache to get a licence,' he said. Tesco said it had anticipated the move and was already using the standard for its RFID trial."
"Chris Hopper, marketing manager at RFID printer manufacturer Printronix, said the plan would help to close the gap in adoption between Europe and the US. 'Legislative uncertainty has been one of the primary barriers to adoption.'"Ofcom's consultation period runs until 12 September.
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Every now and then (but nowhere near often enough) something innovative catches my eye and I just have to break the Ballet News rules ! This is one such occassion. The National Youth Ballet is not a vocational school or ballet company, rather it's dancers are yound dance students who have often gone on to vocational training. For example, Andrew McNicol is choreographing Ballet Chocolat and is currently following a vocational training at Central School of Ballet. Before that he was at White Lodge where he won the Kenneth MacMillan prize in 2008. Olivia Holland will dance the lead girl (the mum, Vianne) in Ballet Chocolat. She is in her last year at Elmhurst School for Dance and is constantly working with Birmingham Royal Ballet and this year has toured with them in Japan. She also trained at White Lodge.
I'm intrigued by their premiere of their Ballet Chocolat, as I thoroughly enjoyed Joanne Harris' book (and recommend it to you).
There is also a Kindle version (e-books are fast outstripping paper copies)
- World BALLET Premiere of 'Chocolat'
- Working with Academy award winner and renowned movie score composer Rachel Portman
- Opportunity awarded to hotly tipped young choreographer, Andrew McNicol, mentored by David Bintley, Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet Director
Today, the highly acclaimed National Youth Ballet of Great Britain has announced its diverse and colourful programme for its new season. The company will perform at the E M Forster Theatre, Tonbridge, Kent 25th – 27th August and stage its glittering London gala on September (date tbc) at Sadlers Wells (TBC).
The highlight of the season is the premiere of Balllet Chocolat, a thematic work with an essence of Joanne Harris's highly successful book and the MIramax film Chocolat. The ballet is set to the film's delightful original score by British composer and Academy Award winner Rachel Portman and offers young award winning choreographer, Andrew McNicol (18), a unique opportunity to stage this 35 minute piece for the talented NYB's 2011 company, Andrew is mentored by David Bintley Patron of NYB and Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet.
The innovative season also features the premiere of Feeling Groovy, cleverly choreographed by Antony Dowson who marries classical ballet with universally loved songs by Simon and Garfunkel. Alumni, Jo Meredith, returns to NYB to re-stage her acclaimed Cowardly Affair with music by Noel Coward. Other audience favourites include Captain Beaky, with music composed by Jim Parker and amusing lyrics by Jeremy Lloyd. Janet Kinson stages excerpts from her attractive Degas ballet; Les Petit Rats and Anna Meadmore's traditional ballet Lavender Blue gives the youngest dancers a chance to dance.
This year, National Youth Ballet has a cast of 120 talented young dancers from across the UK, aged eight to eighteen. Founded in 1988 the company boasts a celebrity starred patron list including Darcey Bussell, Wayne Sleep and Carlos Acosta. Past NYB alumni include BBC's 'So You Think You Can Dance' winner Charlie Bruce and finalists Robbie White and Drew McOnie. Many members go on to dance professionally all over the world.
National Youth Ballet will be performing at the E.M Forster Theatre Kent from 25th August until the 27th August and a Gala Night at Sadler's Wells London on Sunday September more information visit the National Youth Ballet website.
To book tickets:
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- Sadler's Well 0844 871 0090 or the Sadlers Wells website
Performance times for E M Forster Theatre are:
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26th and 27th August – Matinee performance – 2.30pm Evening performance – 7.30 pm.
Ticket price: Children (under 16) £9, Adults £15, Senior Citizens £12
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Newnham to the Louvre
Yesterday I went (with husband and third year Newnham Classicists) for a day at the Louvre -- early Cambridge start, museum, lunch (above, my calvados), more museum, and back in time to tumble into bed.
It was the first time I had seen the Louvre's "re-hang" of the classical sculpture. It is visually very attractive -- I particularly liked the two Roman versions of the Capitoline Aphrodite lined up next to each other, as twins -- but the labels are out of the ark.
Every marvellous bit of Roman post modernism is labelled as if it was some Greek "original", and only in small letters confessed to be "Roman" in date and patronage and dissemination. There's Praxiteles' lovely little Sauroctonos, but it's only by very close reading of the text that you find out that this particular statue is not by Praxilteles at all...but was done 500 years or so later by a clever Roman imitator.
An extraordinary denial of Rome.. in a Museum that is really all about Rome.
That said, the students (and me and the husband) got a huge lot out of autopsy, as always. We all agreed that you couldnt understand size unless you actually saw the piece: the Venus de Milo was bigger than everyone expected, the sleeping hermaphrodite smaller. And there were other surprises. I had forgotten (if I ever knew) that there were some herms (on the right) found in 1820 along side the Venus de Milo (does anyone understand the context?).. now nicely displayed next to her. And we had a great time looking at a proto Corinthian pot showing the murder of Ismene by Tydeus (what myth is that? and dont just direct me to the fragement of Mimnernus please, it doesnt really help).
Anyway, this was the annual pre-Tripos Newnham jaunt. Cambridge to the Louvre and back in a day, lunch included. It is hugely fun, and about the best kind of revision you can ever do, getting up close to some half familiar works of classical art.
I said to the husband, as we left, that in my dreams I would start off the Classics course at Newnham with a load of trips like this... sod the syllabus, why not spend the first term going round museums etc and THINKING about things. But he rightly said that the reason that the third years -- Amy, Avril, Emma, Hadden, Helena -- could engage with the stuff was that they already knew loads. You couldnt usefully throw first years in at the deep end.
Which I guess is true, But it is all the same a great experience all round. And if ever I cease to be engaged by clever young women who have loads of questions and observations in a new museum, it will be time for me to change my job. Yes it is a privileged experience for us all, but that is what I think (in all kinds of different ways) Oxbridge offers, to very bright kids from whatever background.
And no -- the tax payer doesnt pay a penny. This annual jaunt is largely funded by the money given to Newnham Classics by the parents of a student -- Jane Forshaw -- who tragically died falling down stairs in college years and years ago (plus a tiny top up from yours truly, for self and husband and a few extras). We toast Jane and her Mum and Dad (thanks again Forshaws) as we enjoy the intellectual break.
It's this kind of thing that keeps the whole business worthwhile for me, the best combination of pleasure, learning, and (yes, despite the pics) hardwork.


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BALTIMORE (Stockpickr) -- If you think your portfolio is immune from all of the drama surrounding the Facebook (FB) IPO tomorrow, think again.
Facebook officially goes public in the primary market this evening and opens for its first day of regular trading on the Nasdaq tomorrow morning. That means that all of the retail investors clamoring to buy shares of the social network will get their chance tomorrow. But for everyone else, it means that stocks are going to get "sympathetic" to Facebook's attention.
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Stocks make "sympathy moves" whenever there's a lot of action in a high-profile name. It's the reason why all the airlines move higher when Delta (DAL) announces good earnings. It's also the reason why big banks tend to drop as a group when a new drama emerges around Bank of America (BAC). There are a couple of reasons for sympathy moves: one is that seeing Mr. Market's reaction to a big valuation change has implications for peer companies, and another major one is driven by flow of funds.
While we don't yet know how investors are going to react to Facebook's introduction to the secondary market tomorrow, it's incredibly likely that early FB trading will introduce extra volatility into stocks, and tech names in particular. To take advantage of the volatility hike, let's take a technical look at some of the biggest technology sector names on Wall Street.
If you're new to technical analysis, here's the executive summary:
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Technicals are a study of the market itself. Since the market is ultimately the only mechanism that determines a stock's price, technical analysis is a valuable tool even in the roughest of trading conditions. Technical charts are used every day by proprietary trading floors, Wall Street's biggest financial firms, and individual investors to get an edge on the market. And research shows that skilled technical traders can bank gains as much as 90% of the time.
Every week, we take an in-depth look at large-cap stocks that are telling important technical stories. Here's this week's look at the technicals of five must-see stocks.
First up is Google (GOOG), a stock that can't escape comparisons with Facebook. The social network is set to unseat Google's spot as the biggest internet IPO in history when its shares finally go public tonight. But Google has some worthwhile action going on in its stock chart. That's why traders should be paying attention to the symmetrical triangle forming in shares.
A symmetrical triangle is a pattern that's formed by two trend lines that are converging at the same rate. Typically, it's a continuation pattern, which means that it's a sideways move that's effectively a pause while traders absorb a previous move in a stock before continuing in the same direction. Since Google's last big directional push was up from its October lows, a continuation would mean more upside for GOOG. The buy signal comes when shares break out above that upper trend line.
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Symmetrical triangles are also sometimes called "coils" -- and that's a pretty good way to explain how they behave. That's because as the pattern progresses, Google is getting its volatility squeezed. And since volatility is cyclical, that means that the breakout from a symmetrical triangle is likely to be a fast, volatile move.
Traders should keep an eye on that trend line resistance line if they want an early warning that GOOG is a high probability trade.
As of the most recently reported quarter, Google was one of the top holdings of Steven Cohen's SAC Capital and also shows up in Maverick Capital's portfolio.
Thompson Reuters
Thompson Reuters (TRI) is forming a triangle of a different sort. Shares of this financial data stock have been forming an ascending triangle bottom for the past several months as shares absorbed the after effects of a big downside move.
An ascending triangle is very different from a symmetrical triangle in form and trading implications. This pattern is formed by a horizontal resistance level (in this case at $30.30) and uptrending support. Essentially, as shares bounce in between those two technical levels, TRI is getting squeezed closer and closer to a breakout above that $30.30 resistance level. When that happens, traders have a buy signal.
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In more real terms, resistance at $30.30 has historically been a place where TRI buyers have encountered a glut of supply of shares; it's a price where sellers are more eager to sell and take gains than buyers are to buy. But uptrending support indicates that buyers are still actively involved in this stock. A breakout above $30.30 tells us that the excess supply of shares that's previously created resistance has been completely absorbed by buyers.
Once that price barrier has been taken out, TRI has much more room to run higher. Don't be early on this trade. Wait for $30.30 to get exceeded before buying.
Adobe Systems
The exact opposite pattern -- a descending triangle -- is forming in shares of Adobe Systems (ADBE). Adobe had been rallying hard for most of 2012, pushing the stock 14.5% higher since the first trading day of the new year, but the technical pattern in shares right now points to a reversal in that bull run.
Adobe currently has horizontal support at $32 and downtrending resistance has been in place since late March. The fact that Adobe has been able to catch a bid at $32 means that there are big implications if the stock can't bounce on another test of that level. That's why a break below that $32 support level makes Adobe a short candidate.
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Momentum, as measured by 14-day RSI, adds some confirmation to the downside setup -- it's been in a downtrend since January. Because momentum is a leading indicator of price, an RSI downtrend greatly increases the downside risks in ADBE.
Still, I'd strongly recommend sitting on the sidelines until a sustained break below $32. After that, I'd recommend a protective stop at the 50-day moving average.
Microsoft (MSFT) is another massive technology name that's showing traders a bearish setup right now. The pattern to watch in MSFT is a double-top, a trading setup that's formed when a stock hits hard resistance twice at the same level, then reverses lower each time. The short signal comes when MSFT breaks down below the support level that separates the two tops.
That's especially troubling for MSFT shareholders. Shares closed below the $30 breakdown level in yesterday's session, a move that could be confirmed today with continuation below $30 early in Thursday's session. While the break of $30 we're seeing today is only on the edge of being material, it's an opportunity to build a starter position short MSFT. An RSI breakdown into oversold territory could accelerate the selloff even more in May.
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If you decide to take this trade, I'd recommend putting in a protective stop just above MSFT's most recent swing high at $31.
Microsoft is one of the top holdings at Seth Klarman's Baupost Group and also shows up in the portfolio of David Tepper's Appaloosa Management.
Seagate Technology
Last up on our list of tech sector sympathy trades is hard drive manufacturer Seagate Technology (STX). Shares of Seagate have been locked in a steep uptrend since all the way back in October. The critical component of that uptrend is the trend line support line -- it identifies the dynamic pocket of demand that's trailing shares as they climb higher.
Put simply, each of the last four times STX has tested support at the trendline, it's caught a bid and moved higher; with shares testing that level today, investors could have a low-risk opportunity to buy.
A second support level at the 50-day moving average makes the setup even stronger.
Buying at support is low-risk because you know quickly whether you're right or wrong on the trade. After all, a breakdown below that trend line is an exit signal, so the closer you are to it, the smaller the capital at risk. There's one critical component to buying any stock at support: waiting for the bounce.
Ultimately, trend lines break. By waiting for a bounce off of trend line support, you know that STX can still catch a bid at that level before putting your money on the line. Don't buy until that happens.
Seagate is one of the top holdings at David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital as of the most recently reported period.
To see this week's trades in action, check out the High Volume Technicals portfolio on Stockpickr.
-- Written by Jonas Elmerraji in Baltimore.
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At the time of publication, author had no positions in stocks mentioned.
Jonas Elmerraji, based out of Baltimore, is the editor and portfolio manager of the Rhino Stock Report, a free investment advisory that returned 15% in 2008. He is a contributor to numerous financial outlets, including Forbes and Investopedia, and has been featured in Investor's Business Daily, in Consumer's Digest and on MSNBC.com.