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Overseas promoting her latest work, Amanda Peet was on-hand at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany on Tuesday (February 16).
Showing off her baby bump, the expecting actress joined co-stars Catherine Keener and Rebecca Hall for a photocall and the premiere of "Please Give".
In the movie, Miss Peet plays a character named Mary, who "hates her grandmother even though the two acid-tongued relations are more similar than they would care to admit."
Talking about the role, Amanda dished, "I definitely feel like there are people that are just filled with bile at a certain point after a certain tragedy. I think mostly people that I know that are like this are older, like my grandmother (in the film)."
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Now that the AP preaseason poll is out, we know exactly who will make up the College Football Playoff.
If only it were that easy.
History has shown that preseason polls really don't mean as much as we'd like to think they do. Still, they're fun and give us a nice easel to work with.
As we dive into this poll, you'll see that most of the team everyone is talking about to be in the playoff at season's end are right at the top of the poll -- Florida State, Alabama, Oregon, Oklahoma, Ohio State and Auburn. Only four teams can make it into the playoff, but most people have some sort of combination of these teams.
Good luck with that.
According to ESPN stats guru Brad Edwards and ESPN Stats & Information, "There has been only one year in the last seven (2011) in which more than two of the preseason top-10 teams finished the regular season ranked in the top four."
In short, that means that more often than not, the final four in the AP poll -- which we'll use as a means of determining the fictitious four-team playoff from the past -- started the season well outside of the early playoff sphere.
The same can be said about the final BCS standings of the regular season. Only once since 2006 have two teams ranked inside the top four of the AP preseason poll finished the regular season ranked inside the top four of the BCS standings. Yep, 2011 when Alabama and LSU ranked second and fourth, respectively, and finished the regular season as the top two teams in the country and played in the BCS national championship game.
Since 2006, five SEC teams have started the season ranked inside the top four of the AP poll and finished the regular season inside the top four of the BCS standings. Alabama has done it three times (2011, 2012, 2013) and LSU has done it twice (2007, 2011). Alabama won the BCS national championship twice in that span (2011, 2012), while LSU won it all in 2007.
So this all bodes well for Alabama, which is ranked second in the AP poll. This also bodes well for the SEC in general when it comes to the playoff, because at least one team has finished in the top four of the BCS standings each year since 2006 (remember the seven straight BCS titles for this conference?).
Want to take it even further? The SEC has placed two teams in the final four of the BCS standings in three straight seasons and five times total since 2006, so we can't rule out the SEC double-dipping in the playoff.
Now, the selection committee will make things a little different, as more the human element replaces the computers that were very nice to the SEC. Regardless of the humans and the preseason poll, history has taught us that an SEC outsider will make a strong playoff run this year.
There are eight SEC teams ranked inside the AP preseason poll, and there's a chance that each one will have a big hand in the playoff. But which outsiders have a chance to make a real playoff run? Here are four teams that could make a magical run from outside the top 10:
Ole Miss: The immediate talent is very impressive in Oxford, but for the first time in a while, Ole Miss has a very talented two-deep on defense. Quarterback Bo Wallace has to be more consistent, and he'll be working with a healthy throwing shoulder for the first time in two years. Having Alabama, Auburn and Mississippi State at home will help. If the Rebels stay healthy, they are a legitimate threat in the Western Division.
Georgia: The defense has a lot of question marks, but that offense has the potential to score for days. Quarterback Hutson Mason should have no problem replacing Aaron Murray with the experience and quality talent coming back at receiver and running back. The tests come early with a visit from No. 16 Clemson before a trip to No. 9 South Carolina.
Mississippi State: For some reason, these Bulldogs will enter the season unranked (only 22 votes received?). All they do is return 18 starters and the deepest, most talented team coach Dan Mullen has had during his time in Starkville. This could be the year the Bulldogs get over the hump and push for the West title.
LSU: There will be a new quarterback, new receivers and there are still some unknowns on defense. A strong running game and offensive line should help a program that has never really needed a huge passing game under Les Miles. That linebacking corps and the secondary have scary athleticism. Watch for a late run by the Tigers.
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Florida and Missouri: If Florida figures things out with Kurt Roper's new spread offense, the Gators might take the East with the defense they have. The Tigers lost a ton of leadership and need answers at receiver, but they love the underdog role, and their defensive line and running game are filthy.


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Close call. I go NOWHERE without my pistol. You may considor buying one to keep in your vehicle if you think you may forget the one at home.
This is a discussion on A Bad Situation.... within the Carry & Defensive Scenarios forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I had intended on writing this down the day of the incident but, as can be expected, its taken me a while to process everything . ...
I had intended on writing this down the day of the incident but, as can be expected, its taken me a while to process everything .
I had just finished volunteering in an event put on by the Wounded Warriors Foundation; an annual bass fishing charity tournament in which volunteer anglers are paired with a soldier with a life-altering injury to compete against other teams. It was a very fulfilling experience to say the least and although the day was already memorable, it became one that I would never forget when I went to put my boat away for the evening.
To give some background, the immediate area in which I store my boat is not a bad one, as it is adjacent to a lake and relatively rural. However, it is no secret that the areas around it have some trouble with drugs and crime. This having been said, there have been a handful of incidents in which storage lockers have been broken into, resulting in boats and equipment being stolen by meth-heads looking for quick money to get a fix. Ive been told these individuals are easy to spot; they stand out like a sore thumb against the usual crowd and will generally creep through the area looking for lockers that someone currently has open (to see what is being stored in it) and scope out their targets for later.
I had pulled into the area in which I store my boat; a series of several rows of garages suited for boat storage in a fully fenced-in area (Im sure everyone that reads this has seen some sort of storage facility similar to this). I had opened the door to my locker and had just finished backing my boat the full extent of its way into the locker but had not yet un-hitched the boat from my suburban. At the time, I was sitting in the drivers seat of my SUV, door closed, checking out something on my phone. I look up to see a grey Ford F250 pull past the gate and start heading up the alley of garages. At first I think nothing of it; after all, how many fishermen out there drive an F250? Then I see the occupants
Driver: White male, mid-20s, long hair, wife-beater undershirt, green and yellow hat.
Passenger: White male, mid-20s, short hair, white t-shirt, blue and red flatbrim hat.
Rear Passenger: White female, early-20s, long unkempt hair, tank-top, bags under the eyes, slack-jaw, eyes half open, strung-out on meth.
With all the windows down, the truck proceeds slowly up the ally and slows to a creep as it nears my open locker and suburban. The driver, who also appears to be a user, stares deliberately into my locker at my boat, locks eyes with me for several seconds, and then back again into my locker as the truck creeps by. The other two passengers, including the visibly strung-out female in the back seat, look only at me and nowhere else.
Condition Orange.
I start by grabbing a sharpie and writing down the license plate as the tailgate of my truck clears the front of my vehicle. I watch the trucks side-view mirrors to see if I can get a look at the driver and what he is doing. The truck nears the end of the garages where the alley makes a T and vehicles can turn either left or right and I can now see the drivers face by way of the trucks sideview mirrors. As I am looking, the driver locks eyes with me again via the sideview mirrors. The truck does not turn, but rather stops. The reverse lights come on.
Condition Red. Massive adrenaline spike.
At this point, the situation does not yet dictate drawing my firearm, but I am going through my unlock codes. I go to discreetly grasp my firearm, reaching to my 4:00 position for my USP Compact .40, only to feel nothing. No gun. Its at home.
Heartbeat in the throat.
The truck is now almost right in front of my vehicle, windows down. The driver doesnt move his eyes from mine. A locked-on stare.
***Remember, I am STILL attached to my boat, which is INSIDE a narrow garage Speeding away is not an option.
Without a thought, I pull myself down underneath my steering wheel and cramp myself into the pedal area in an effort to get behind the engine block.
My only thought: There is going to be gunfire. Survive.
I wait there for probably 15 seconds, but for what seems like minutes. When I peek up and look out my passenger side window, I see that the truck has backed up and makes a three-point turn around and back out of the storage area.
I get right on my phone and call the owner of the storage area who happens to be a friend of mine, knowing that he has a security patrol on duty at all times. He picks up almost right away, I read him the license plate and tell him the situation. He says hes calling security right now.
The MOMENT I HANG UP FROM A 30-SECOND PHONE CALL .here comes the truck again. Same approach, a near creep. I look inside the vehicle anticipating to visualize a threat .there are only two occupants now and the passenger is now driving.
My only thought: WHERE IS THE DRIVER?!?! Is he circling around behind me?!
The truck continues to creep by, the same way as before. The passenger (now driving) locks eyes with me yet again. The truck moves to the end of the alley, stops and parks. He now proceeds to do some sort of signaling with the brake lights. On and off in a dot/dash pattern. What it means or who its to, I dont know and dont care. All I know is that, at this point, Im unarmed, Im as helpless as a duck on a frozen pond and if I sit here any longer, it probably wont turn out well for me. Im sitting in the middle of a possible ambush. Get gone or get dead.
No other choice. I get out of the car as fast as possible. Un-hitch the trailer, pull down the door and lock the latch. Back in the car. Put it in drive. LEAVE!
My friend calls me back just as I make it on to the main road. He says security is pulling up as we speak and theyve seen that truck with those plates before. I tell him that Im just glad I made it the hell outta there and that Im alright.
Despite my best efforts in typing out the happenings of the incident, I feel as though the above text does absolutely no justice to just how fast a situation like this happens, the amount of stress that you are under or to the physiological effects of an adrenaline dump. At the end of the day, Im just thankful it didnt turn out any worse than it could have. I can still feel my heart start to race just reliving the event while I typed it out.
Lessons learned:
1) Live your life in CONDITION YELLOW I was coming home from a fun day of tournament fishing and was in an area I was familiar with and had been 1,000 times in the past. A SD situation can happen ANYWHERE and you need to be ALERT!
2) Situational Awareness SAVES LIVES - Had I not been aware of what was going on, I could very well not be sitting here typing this if the situation had gone any further south.
3) If you are going to carry CARRY! What good does it do you if you dont? Ever since Ive had my gun and been waiting on my plastic, Ive carried in my house and in my car very regularly. After this incident, you can bet that once my plastic comes, I wont be unarmed for another second in my life.
Be vigilant out there, guys. Live life in Condition Yellow.
Close call. I go NOWHERE without my pistol. You may considor buying one to keep in your vehicle if you think you may forget the one at home.
Well, lesson learned, right? You are correct about living in condition yellow!
"Surely the preservation and enjoyment of the freedoms vouchsafed to us by the Constitution of the United States will require eternal vigilance even to the guarding of it with our lives. We must ever keep faith with our founding fathers by keeping faith with our Constitution."
Good story, well-written. It sort of reminds me of a "scenario" type of story (hooked to the boat and can't easily leave).
It looks like your SA saved your skin, actually locking eyes may have helped, them not knowing whether you were armed or not. It seems as if they were "on the fence" whether to mess with you or not.
It takes a lot of diligence to remain armed all the time. I'm not particularly happy with mouse guns, but an LCP is in my right pocket everyday, my keys, knife, etc are in the left pocket, it's hard for me not to be armed. I always have it, and depending on where I go, I add a more appropriate gun when I feel the need for it.
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Were you in a no-carry zone while fishing, or did you just forget your gun?
I am able to carry in my car without the plastic, and I do. For some reason, though, I left my gun at home.
Taught myself a lesson though. My license went to "Manufacturing" today, so I will always ALWAYS be carrying my USPc....in addition to the Gen.4 Glock 19 I bought yesterday just to keep in the car.
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Barring that, doing exactly what you did is the perfect antidote. You kept your head and wits about you, and you used every "tool" you had to ensure those crosshairs on your forehead didn't remain there for any longer than was absolutely necessary. Kudos on getting out of that situation cleanly. It was within a heartbeat of going the other way, I agree.
Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it.
Thoughts: Justifiable self defense (A.O.J.).
Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims?
Reason over Force: Why the Gun is Civilization (Marko Kloos).
A good scenario for other members to learn a bit from. Thanks for posting it. It was well written and and easy to form a mental picture of your potentially precarious situation. You also have good observation skills which is always a plus. That has GOT to be tough when you reach for a firearm that is at home. Your heart surely sank into your boots at that moment.
You would do well to keep a larger size cannister of OC in your vehicle at all times also. It's just an addition to your "bag of tricks" that can buy you some time to make a quick exit if necessary.
By all means carry wherever and whenever you can.
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Well written...it kept me 'locked in', and was easy to visualize. A lesson learned without incident is a good lesson...glad you remained safe!
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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Thanks HkCarry for posting 'A Bad Situation' and eloquently reminding me:
[1] that it all hangs on Situational Awareness and,
[2] Massad Ayoob's 1st commandment of Concealed Carry: If You Carry, Always Carry
"The armed citizen, the intended victim, does not know when or where that attack will come. Therefore, he or she must be constantly prepared and constantly vigilant." . .and "When the defender does not know when the attack will come, the only reasonable expectation of safety lies in being always armed."
You did a great job given your circumstances. Hope your holster works out.
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James Bond soars to box office record with "Skyfall"
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(Reuters) - James Bond can don the tuxedo and break out the Dom Perignon after the super spy returned to theaters in record fashion at the weekend, blowing away box office rivals with $87.8 million in ticket sales for the U.S. and Canadian debut of new movie "Skyfall" for the biggest opening in the franchise's history.
The best North American opening for the 50-year-old Bond franchise adds to a strong tally of $428.6 million for "Skyfall" overseas. Globally, the movie starring Daniel Craig as 007 has now earned $518.6 million since first hitting international theaters on October 26, distributor Sony Pictures said.
"Skyfall" handily beat Walt Disney Co animated movie "Wreck-It Ralph," the story of a video game character who destroys everything in his path. The family film that topped last week's charts grabbed $33.1 million from Friday through Sunday and slipped to second place.
Denzel Washington drama "Flight," about an airline captain who saves a plane from crashing, pulled in $15.1 million to finish third.
Bond's allure proved unbeatable in "Skyfall," the third movie starring Craig and the first in four years. The last Bond film, "Quantum of Solace" in 2008, opened with a then-record $68 million at North American (U.S. and Canadian) theaters.
"We've always been very bullish about the film, but I don't think anyone expected the kind of stunning numbers that we've seen," said Rory Bruer, president of worldwide distribution for Sony Corp's Sony Pictures studio.
"How many pictures in just over two weeks have earned more than half a billion already?" he told Reuters.
"We've seen huge openings in every country that it's opened in. It's going to be one for the history books," Bruer added. Continued...


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Beijing should make 'scientific defence' of compliant judiciary
Science is about recording observations and coming up with explanations about how things work (or don't work). In the case of human sciences, it can be about trying to compare and contrast particular behaviour, to see if one can find optimal solutions.
One supposition of political science is that one form of social structure may be better than another, at certain times. For example, in the modern world, we can assume most people would opt for a democratic society in preference to an autocratic society with slaves. It is in this spirit that I raise the following observations on recent news. In Britain, The Guardian, on January 15, reported on the response of the Chinese Foreign Ministry that the central government was involved in hacking attacks on Gmail accounts. A ministry spokeswoman said that Chinese law prohibited cyber attacks, including hacking. Presumably she said this with a straight face. One might add that the PRC Constitution guarantees, amongst many other things, freedom of speech. This is further proof, if it were needed, of the current so-called strength of the principle of the 'rule of law' on the mainland. One must also suppose the weakness of the central authorities in ensuring that the concept becomes a reality.
The party cannot guarantee equality before the law and everyone knows it. I was reminded also of an earlier story in the South China Morning Post ('Death of a tyrant', January 10) relating to the trial of a young man, Zhang Xuping, who killed a party secretary who, along with his family and other cronies, had been terrorising his locality for years.
The local people rose in defence of Zhang. But most significant were the words of the young man's mother, Wang Hou'e, who opined that the only thing that could save her son from the death penalty was the support of the several thousand people who had signed a petition asking for mercy, as they came from 'a humble household without the means to buy the favourable decision of a judge'.
In a month in which the highest judge in Hong Kong has confirmed the importance of the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law, these events on the mainland stand in stark contrast, and while the Chief Justice Andrew Li Kwok-nang was diplomatic in not directly criticising the flawed logic of others, who see the separation of powers as an obstacle to what they call stability, the rest of us need not be so subdued.
Indeed, it is important that these vital ingredients of any civilised society are celebrated and upheld - freedom of speech, the rule of law and an independent judiciary are the pillars of any truly ethical community. How the executive and legislative branches of government are composed is of relatively less significance.
I challenge the Chinese Communist Party to explain in detail how a government where the judiciary is effectively under the control of a single (often local) entity can avoid becoming tyrannical, and thus failing in its primary function - the creation and maintenance of a just society. Let us debate this issue and look at it 'scientifically'.
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Help-I need floor help??
I have a 1948 Chevy panel delivery wagon. It still has a wooden floor in the rear. I need help and/or advise on how to weatherproof, seal and sound deaden in order to build a street cruiser.
not a clear/complete enough question for me...
are you wanting to keep a finished exposed hard wood boards floor???
is it in good shape???
Let's move this to General Rodding Tech.
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The wagon has the original wood floor in pretty good shape. I must see what is involved when I put in a new wood floor or carpet the floor. I know it lets in a lot of air, exhaust fumes and noise now. I had considered putting a sheet of marine grade plywood under what ever floor I do. If I do this and lay carpet over the original floor where would I be??
1. Plywood, original wood floor, sound deadener then carpet.
2. Plywood,sound deadener, new wood.
Due to lack of experience and knowledge I'm so confused I don't know wheather to scratch my fanny or wind my watch.
to many choices and options so just/only possible ideas:
not likely the carriage bolts are still tight due to years of flexing and the wood grain has warped from wet/dry cycles so new hardware and just caulking top and bottom is a option to be original (and a no brainer)....
over time wood takes a set so it should las a long time once re-caulked...
sheet aluminum from your local awning/screening company (won't absorb fumes and odors like plywood will) as a under-layment is a option...
never have tried it on wood but Duplicolor rattle can spray bed liner coating grabs like a SOB on rough steel (to have the whole frame and floor bottom a uniform appearance?)...
on the inside a layer of aluminized bubble wrap insulation (Lowes) under the carpet (suspends the carpet for a air insulation layer and helps it stay drier/less odors)....
or on top of the aluminum sheet on the under side....
but wood is a good sound deadener and decent insulator (with help from the sub-floor) so I would leave it finished exposed inside (with metal protector strips if there are none)...
two rules for wood:
it has to be able to move/flex or it will crack...
never totally seal "all" the surfaces,,,it has to breath
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Thank you for the reply. Run the sheet aluminum by me again--I didn't absorb it. Can I get a single sheet big enough to cover the whole bottom of the original floor? Is it ribbed or flat? Would I screw it to the bottom of the original floor and how would it work at the edges to make it water tight to keep the sound deadener and carpet pad dry to prevent mildew & mold?
I think I mis-understood you plywood post???
you can just unbolt the boards and bolt the plywood on top...
I meant use aluminum sheet as a "sub-floor"...
unbolt/remove the floor and put the aluminum sheet under the wood...
it's just a moisture/air barrier,,,no reason it can't be 2 overlapped/caulked sheets if needed
those boards may well be white oak and would look great finished and exposed!!!!
so I would go the "sub-floor" protection method...
if you stop at Lowes and look at the aluminized mylar (very tough tiny bubbles) bubble wrap in the insulation dept you will see how it would "suspend" carpet for max possible air circulation for dry and least odors...
(for temporary? and cheap?),,,while you are at Lowes pick up a piece of rubber backed short nap indoor/outdoor carpet and just screw secure it some along the edges to the boards so it could come out for cleaning....
indoor/outdoor is a moisture, air, and sound barrier!!!
LOL,,,then go find a piece of that 70's long pile shag carpet to lay on top of the capet pile up indoor/outdoor (which will suspend the shag)....
to many methods options unless you define what you want for finished...
I just don't remember those old panels having wooden floors, but I can imagine the big problem you have. I would probably just remove every thing and install sheet metal to make the floor air and water tight. I would spray undercoating on it or spray on bed liner to do away with the tinny noise. I then would install the wood floor with stainless strips. Red or white oak would work great, but you need to use a high end boat finish all the way around to make sure the wood is totally sealed before you install it. When you are done, it will be a thing of beauty and very unusual. You may want a piece of carpet to protect it between shows and cruising, but if you have enough coats of quality finish, it will be quite durable.
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I'm not sure how to do this I want to thank trees for the reply and suggestion.
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- Fabric padded arms in blue
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Britain's oldest wine merchant puts new Chinese wine on sale
By Belinda Goldsmith
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's oldest wine merchant is giving its official stamp of approval to Chinese wine by stocking four wines produced in China from European grapes, a production shift which could help China muscle into the world wine market.
Berry Bros. & Rudd, which dates back 314 years and is a supplier to the royal family, said it was the first major British retailer to put Chinese wines on sale alongside some of the world's finest wines.
The four wines on offer, a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend and three ice wines priced from 19 pounds to 65 pounds ($28 to $98), are from Chateau Changyu in eastern Shandong province which is China's oldest and largest winery.
Mark Pardoe, Berry Bros's master of wine, said they were different from most Chinese wines produced for domestic consumption as they were made from European grapes and to European standards.
"For the first time we have some Chinese wine that will not be embarrassed alongside some of the world's finest wines," Pardoe told Reuters. "This really is a snapshot of what China can do in the future."
China is the eighth largest producer of wine in the world and is forecast to be sixth largest by 2016.
Wine consumption in China has more than doubled in the last five years, according to Vinexpo, a wine industry expert, and China is expected to become the second largest wine consumer by value by 2016, up from third place today.
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Hi all,
Some thoughts: I consider proper motion control for a DAW a classic killer app for e.g. the Leap Motion controller. So I ordered one after holding back for quite a while, it's not here yet, however.
I commend Steinberg for it's forward thinking, but here's my question: Can I really only have one single gesture (i.e. hand up/down) attached to a single value using the AI knob? And: Is this single gesture indeed mutually exclusive with the preprogrammed gestures available?
If so, this would be a shame.
My vision is this: I use a hardware controller (ZED R16 mixer) for transport functions, but would love to zoom and scroll using gestures to keep my hands off the keyboard while tracking. I'd rather not use gestures for transport, since the risk of a major screw-up with unintended stuff happening is too great at the moment.
I'd also love the iC Air team to stay on top of the Leap Motion thing, since apparently they have version 2.0 coming out with GREATLY improved hand/finger tracking!
Another thought/question: Could I theoretically use a "composite generic remote" to have some messages generated by my ZED, and others by, let's say a Geco plugin + virtual MIDI interface? That would be very, very, cool. But I guess for this SB would have to fix the generic remote first, as in: Save/Load a specific configuration with the project...


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1: Protect & Defend the Iowa IDNR Fish & Wildlife Division & associated
conservation funding sources where they Need Support.
2: The Iowa Waterfowl Advisory Committee
3: Iowa's Teal Season Option / proposal 'S
4: Removal of the Spring Snow Goose conservation Order season bag limit
Restriction placed on Iowa snow goose hunters during spring season.
5: Seek that the Gov. appoint IDNR Fish & Wildlife management experts
to MRRIC & MRRP & SIMRA committees as a representative to the Natural
Resources associated with the Mo. River Restoration & Recovery Process.
( Will bring this to the attention of the NRC for Support )
6: Seek and request that the Iowa IDNR adopt 2 New NR waterfowl hunting
license options, 7 Day NR waterfowl lic, exempting our openers from
said option ($47.50 ), NR spring Snow Goose lic Option. ( $47.50 ) All
additional revenues from both above the present price paid for by
resident sportsmen to be directed to the Iowa IDNR Upland & Game Bird
Account as added supplemental revenues for Iowa's NAWCA ability & Walk
In Hunting Access Program.
7: Support & Continue to seek that the Migratory Game bird code that
requires all who hunt Migratory game birds in the state of Iowa
purchase a state migratory game bird stamp to include the word ( Dove )
as the addition to the code that makes it Mandatory to purchase a state
migratory stamp to hunt doves in Iowa! Not only will this add some
revenues for management, but it may help encourage others to participate and try Iowa Waterfowl Hunting!
8: Continue to work with the IDNR,NRC & Waterfowl Advisory committee to
work out the potential issues of the larger 3rd zone Gude plan,
proposal so that by 2015/ 2016 it is ready to go with the least amount
of time wasted.
As president of Mo. Valley Waterfowlers Association I wish to say thank you to ALL Iowa waterfowlers for their continued Help, Support and certainly your Advice. Again and always gentlemen, I may not
always be cordial and may at times display communication skills issues,
LOL but I do respect each of you enough to give me some guidance from time to time, Advice if you will because I do listen, I do pay attention to whats all going on and sometimes I do get lost in translation. Things can be very overwhelming at times.
William J.Smith
President Mo. Valley Waterfowlers Association
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My parents-in-law were out of town for a month while my father-in-law was cycling from Seattle to Los Angeles. While they were away, we were in charge of keeping their pups and orchids alive. Mission successful: all survived.
One of the orchids came into bloom just before they came home, Eulophia streptopetala. My mother-in-law bought this orchid while she was in California last year at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate. She purchased this particular orchid because of it is native to Ethiopia, the country from which we are adopting.
While I was excited about the orchid blooming for the first time, they were back at the Santa Barbara Orchid Estate again. They brought home three new orchids, two for me, in thanks for taking care of the orchids!
The first orchid has a really unique growth habit. It is a species orchid, Lockhartia oerstedii, from central America. When I looked up the description of this plant I learned a couple new botanical vocabulary words. The first is imbricate, which refers to the overlapping leaves which look like roof shingles or reptile scales. A second word is caespitose, which means densely clumped.
The second orchid is the species Cirrhopetalum makoyanum. The Cirrhopetalum genus is closely related to the Bulbophyllum genus, and many of the plants are still labeled with that genus name. It has a very distinct inflorescence, which is made up of several flowers arranged in a semi-circular pattern that look like half to 3/4 of a daisy. You can see a picture here.
The last orchid is one that my mother-in-law bought for herself. It is a tiny miniature (Yes, I think it is appropriate to use both words) mounted on cork bark. And it's even in bloom. Check out the penny for size comparison. Pretty incredible, isn't it? I'm really liking these little mounted orchids. They are easy to care for – assuming you don't mind watering them regularly. You don't have to worry about the roots rotting. And since everything is right there on display, you can tell if the roots are healthy or not. Also, it's more appealing to me than a plant in a pot. And you can hang them in all sorts of places. The list goes on and on. Can you tell I like these things? I have a post on my mounted miniatures coming soon. This hybrid is known as a "primary hybrid," which means both parents of this plant are pure species. Anyway, if you've read through this entire paragraph hoping to learn the name of this plant, here's your reward: Ornithocephalis iridifolius x Zygostatus alleniana. If you were reading the paragraph hoping for some other reward: sorry, that's all you get.


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This is a very nice old piece with transfers of bright green colors and a wonderful design. The plate has slightly scalloped edges and a bright white background. This piece has a design of a twisted ribbon around the edge of the plate with soft green ferns coming out around it. In three places on the plate the ribbon makes a bow. From the bows branches with beautiful green leaves and roses in different stages of growth are spreading around the white center. Gold accents have been hand painted on the transfer decorations giving that added punch. There are no hairlines or cracks; manufacturing anomalies do exist, the occasional tiny iron speck, dust 'bump' in the glaze, etc.
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Snake Loop Necklace
Even though I am deathly afraid of snakes, I love snake jewelry for some reason. This cute snake necklace has rhinestones all over it and is from Patricia Field.
A house is not a home without a pet. Naughty cats and dogs leave paw prints everywhere. But the mostly, the paw prints they leave, is on our Hearts.
"Attention !!!!!!!!!!!!! please ~ That's what ""Exclamation Mark Ring"" says :) This is the large version of my exclamation mark silver ring. Hope this ring can make you smile when you see it :) All punctuation rings are... "Attention !!!!!!!!!!!!! please ~ That's what ""Exclamation Mark Ring"" says :) This is the large version of my exclamation mark silver ring. Hope this ring can make you smile when you see it :) All punctuation rings are made of Pure sterling silver , not just silver plated.
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from cyberoptix, this simply had to be added to the gun list! 40$ in 1005 silk and 30$ in microfiberAdded 7 Years Ago from Cyberoptix
A grocery bag that subtly reveals the real you and a little more..Tags: fashion, shopping, humor, environment, accessories, Eco, green, handbags, bagsAdded 7 Years Ago from Gift-ideaz
Just what your desk needs…the kitchen sink! Drip Clips dangle magnetically from their little faucet in a splashy, random fashion until you need them.
I actually just got this as a hostess gift and I FREAKING LOVE IT.
"STILL COOL AFTER ALL THESE YEARS He's ready to eat the heat! In the game of life, it's best not to get burned. Our Pac-Man Hothead knows just how to get out of heated situations -- he's been doing it since 1980! Our playful si... "STILL COOL AFTER ALL THESE YEARS He's ready to eat the heat! In the game of life, it's best not to get burned. Our Pac-Man Hothead knows just how to get out of heated situations -- he's been doing it since 1980! Our playful silicone version fits on your hand like a potholder, where his chomping mouth can resist temperatures up to 450 degrees F (and bring back fond memories of many misspent hours at the arcade). After so many years of gobbling ghosts, handling your hot pots and pans is no problem. You win! Made of pure virgin silicone rubber. Our Pac-Man Hothead is food-safe, dishwasher-safe, freezer-safe, and will maintain its flexibility even after years of use!" I think everyone use it. smart!!!Added 8 Years Ago from wishingfish
I Love Mustaches too! That's all that needs to be said!
I love the retro look of this jacket! It looks like something Jackie O would have worn!
So cute! Show your emotions with this adorable sweatshirt. One side has a smiley face for when you are happy, the other side has a frowny face for when you are sad!
Love this! This vibrant cosmetic bag brings a whole new meaning to the word "fierce"! With a colorful python print and textured patent material, it looks totally bold. It includes a golden lightning bolt zipper charm too!
Hot pink bracelet made of Indian religious string embedded with glittery stones that symbolize "Friendship, Love and Good Luck" ....
Make a statement with this awesome scorpion ring!Added 8 Years Ago from Patricia Field
Lock up! Modern Key bracelet with curved and weathered vintage-style key and attached double leather cord.Added 8 Years Ago from Urban Outfitters
I looove these! They are black flower stud earrings with zipper detailing around the edges! So cute!Added 8 Years Ago from Urban Outfitters
Cute white cuff with black bow tie and pearl accent.
Brighten up any look with this fun necklace!
Look ultra cool in this pair of retro sport sunglasses featuring a neon green front with black details. Smoke lenses with 400 UV protection.Tags: fashion, humor, sunglasses, accessories, retro, style, stylish, glasses, greenAdded 8 Years Ago from Hot Topic
This bright neon pack of earrings features three pairs: neon green peace signs, turquoise stars and pink peace hearts.
This Hello Kitty tee features a neon stencil take on the little miss.
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The cool kicks that never go out of style. Available in 30 different colors.
Cute neon stretch skinnny jeans at Patricia Field.
Awesome rhinestone encrusted snake bracelet! Eeeek, I love snake jewelry!Added 8 Years Ago from Patricia Field
I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again...I am terrified of snakes, but for some reason I love snake jewelry! Go figure! This rhinestone serpent ring is at Patricia Field.Added 8 Years Ago from Patricia Field
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Watch the video below for best practices when submitting an application.
How to write a winning application
- Tell Your Story: The survival of your family business has no doubt experienced ups and downs. Tell us about how the business got started and how your family has come together to help it survive and thrive.
- Highlight the Involvement of Multiple Generations: Each generation has added and continues to add value to a company. Tell us about how each generation has contributed and how they continue to be involved.
- Back it Up with Numbers: Share with us important figures that back up your prose. It will help us to understand where you have been, where you are, and where you'll be going.
- Make Sure it is Well Written: No story is a good story if it is poorly told. Make sure that you proofread your application before you submit it, and check for spelling and grammar errors.
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- Stick to the Specified Word Limit: We know how excited you are to tell your story; keep those answers concise and meaningful.
- Discuss Your Future Aspirations: Identify any opportunities or plans for short- and long-term growth; what processes you are implementing to move forward?
Helpful tips for specific application questions
Below are some tips to help you answer specific application questions. Remember to provide succinct answers and stick to the 500 word limit. All sensitive information will be kept confidential by those involved with the judging process.
Application Question 1 · Key Components to Address:
- Give a clear description of your business
- Describe the history and evolution of your business
- What industry/industries does your company serve?
- What are your primary products/services?
- How does your company positions itself within the marketplace?
- What's your market size?
- Describe the scope of the business (domestic, international, both)
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- Share with us any rankings (if applicable)
- Describe the growth in employees over the past year/years
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- Briefly discuss any succession plans you have in place
- What is the decision-making process for choosing a successor?
- Describe the succession plan of the company owner; how does he/she plan to pass the business to the next generation?
- Discuss any preparation or assistance provided to successors
- Identify any outside resources you have used to aid with the succession process
- Do you have an advisory board or any other key advisors aiding in the succession process?
- Who are you engaging in the transfer of wealth; what role do they play?
- Provide a 3-5 year growth plan; if applicable, explain how this plan relates to succession of the business
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Security Slice: Plugging HTTPS Leakage
More and more websites are adopting HTTPS encryption to protect their customers against eavesdropping and other forms of online snooping. However, a new report from UC Berkeley claims browsers still leak private personal data even when a website utilizes HTTPS.
How can websites and browsers come together to protect end user privacy?
Listen to episode 127 of our Security Slice podcast and hear Tim Erlin, Craig Young and Lamar Bailey discuss the difference between theoretical and legitimate security threats, why end-users can't protect their own data, and why the Electronic Frontier Foundation still has the best privacy resources online.
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PADI Drift Diver Specialty Course In Bali
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1 day / 3 dives IDR 3,400,000
Equipment rental: IDR 400,000 if required
Want to feel like Superman? Then take the PADI Drift diving specialty course in Bali – check out our thrilling drift diving sites.
Effortlessly gliding with the current, feeling the rush of flying underwater, there is nothing more exhilarating! This is where you feel totally weightless and what drift diving is all about. Due to the many excellent drift diving sites around Bali this is a highly recommended specialty.
During your PADI Drift Diver specialty course you'll go on three dives, gliding past the rich coral reefs of Nusa Penida. Diving from one of the Bali Scuba's powerful 400HP diving speedboats
The PADI Drift Diver Specialty course is 2 dives, but we include a 3rd dive with your PADI Instructor to give you more experience and practice with using an SMB at the end of a dive – essential for boat pick ups.
What you will learn
- Planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazards of drift diving
- An introduction to drift diving equipment — floats, lines, reels
- Buoyancy-control, navigation and communication for drift diving
- Site selection and overview of aquatic currents – causes and effects
- Techniques for staying close to a buddy or together as a group
- PADI Open Water diver or above
- At least 15 years old
- All theory session & 3 ocean dives
- Tanks & weights
- PADI Drift Diver Manual
- PADI certification fee
- Lunch & soft drinks
- Free Nitrox 32% for 2 dives (if certified)
- Hotel pick up & drop back and all transport for the course
If you don't have PADI Advanced Open Water yet the first dive of this drift diving specialty course can count towards the 5 dives you need to become PADI Advanced Open Water diver.
This drift diving specialty course can count towards the 5 specialty courses you need to become a Master Scuba Diver.
Capture the feeling of flying!
Thanks for a fantastic experience – due to low class numbers and the quality of Bali Scuba Instructors! – Roger, June 5th
Deep & Drift Specialty Combo
2 days/5 dives / IDR 6,100,000
Equipment rental: IDR 400,000 per day if required
If you want a challenge and 5 exhilarating dives at Bali's best diving sites (Nusa Penida and Tulamben) then try our Deep and Drift Specialty combo.
You will complete 3 deep dives and 2 drift dives in this package as well as gaining two certifications. Click on this link for more details on the Deep Diver Specialty course.
- 16-year accident-free record
- Learning in small groups
- Certified PADI Instructors
- Medical oxygen every trip
- Clean air & clean tanks
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Included in your course
- Hotel transfers (Sanur, Seminyak, Kuta, Nusa Dua)
- PADI manual
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GI Sustain™
Source of antioxidants for the maintenance of good health
Products are available through Authorized Metagenics Practitioners. Please contact your Metagenics Practitioner, or search Find a Practitioner to find a Metagenics Practitioner in your area.
2 Level Scoops (60 g)
Medicinal Ingredients: Rice protein concentrate, amino acid blend, and vitamin/ mineral blend.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Rice syrup solids, rice flour, isomaltooligosaccharides, olive oil, medium-chain triglycerides , natural vanilla flavour, silicon dioxide, and rosemary extract.
Recommended Use: Source of antioxidants for the maintenance of good health.
Directions: (For adult use)
Blend, shake or briskly stir 2 level scoops (60 grams) of GI Sustain™ with 237 ml (8 fl oz) of water or juice 1-2 times daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.
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Anyone else notice that the power bridge outputs are labeled wrong on the board?
01B is where out2A should be and 02A is where out1B should be…
The schematic page still goes to V4.3. I am assuming the schematic for V4.4 is the same.?.?.
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ProjectSAM has announced Orchestral Essentials, a new Kontakt Player-powered sample library.
ProjectSAM has carefully selected the essentials from each of their products, including the Symphobia series, True Strike series and Orchestral Brass Classic, and bundled them into one effective, versatile package. Moreover, new instruments not found in any other ProjectSAM products have been included.
Covering full orchestra, string, brass and woodwind ensembles, classical and world percussion, Orchestral Essentials gives you the right ammo to start scoring for film, games or pop with the "cinematic SAM sound". For each of the orchestral sections, an essential list of articulations is available, as well as one expressive legato instrument and an inspiring set of clusters, textures and effects. Apart from these orchestral elements, you will also find a concert harp, church organ, ProjectSAM's renowned Dystopia sound design, and, exclusive to Orchestral Essentials, an enchanting grand piano and harpsichord.
Orchestral Essentials follows ProjectSAM's ensemble recording philosophy. Strings, brass and woodwinds were sampled as sections, as nothing beats the authentic blend of orchestral instruments in a concert hall. ProjectSAM captures this magic in various orchestrations; for example, imagine the noble sound of horns and trombones performing together naturally.
Pricing & Availability
Orchestral Essentials will be available in Q4 2011 and priced at €349 / $449. It can be downloaded directly from ProjectSAM or shipped as a boxed DVD.
Other specs: 10 GB library size, one mic set, Kontakt Player 5.
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Since Shannon, Goon, and I have pretty much cleaned out our closets of Mets jerseys (at least for now, we all know there will be more later), I was thinking where can we go from here. Easy answer – who doesn't love bobbleheads?
The 14th bobblehead in our installment of course goes to the #14 himself – Gill Hodges. Interestingly this was a Cyclones giveaway and not a Mets one.
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At one point on Tuesday eight paramedic teams were tied up while waiting to hand over their patients at the Royal Cornwall Hospital's A&E department.
It comes despite assurances from hospital managers last month that the problem would be addressed.
The hospital said Tuesday was an exceptional day with 195 patients seen at Accident and Emergency.
At one point 40 people were bought in in four hours.
'Working together'
Unison says this is now becoming a regular occurrence and it could have a drastic effect on response times.
Spokeswoman Sue Wolstenholme said: "There's going to be some waiting time and there was.
"Part of the work we have been doing with the Westcountry Ambulance Service is to work with crews and they have been phenomenally helpful in the A&E department.
"We are all working together to get patients seen and treated more quickly."
Ian Knight, chairman of the Westcountry Ambulance Unison branch, blamed the lack of hospital beds.
He said: "We thought the problem had been solved, but it has started to reappear, so we are getting incidents like this every fortnight."
The union is hoping to meet hospital managers next week for talks on the issue.


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Some clear spells at first but cloud increasing overnight. Most parts remaining dry but some outbreaks of rain are possible in western parts later in the night. Southwest winds freshening. Minimum Temperature 13 °C.
Rather cloudy and breezy through the day. Some outbreaks of rain are likely, especially through the morning, many parts becoming dry during the afternoon with some brightness. Feeling cooler. Maximum Temperature 19 °C.
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Saturday and Sunday, still breezy with a mix of sunny intervals and scattered showers. Dry at first on Monday, but some light rain is possible later. Remaining cooler.
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Fresher overnight with rain in the north and west.
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A fine evening for most with some late sunshine, however rain and strong winds will arrive in northwest Scotland, before sinking across many northern and western parts overnight. The south will stay dry and it will be fresher for all.
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Changeable and breezy with showers or longer spells of rain on Saturday. Drier and brighter for most on Sunday and at first Monday, before rain returns in the west later.
Updated at: 1605 on Thu 22 Jun 2017
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Changeable weather is likely to continue at the start of this period with rain on Tuesday clearing to sunshine and showers on Wednesday. These are likely to be heaviest in the north and northeast, where it may be windy at times, with the best of any drier spells likely in the south and southwest. The rest of this period will remain unsettled with further bouts of showery rain, perhaps heavy and thundery at times, interspersed with brief drier and brighter spells, these most likely in the east. It will often be windy, especially in the north and west where there is a risk of local gales at times. Temperatures will be near normal or rather cool, especially compared to recently, although it may be warmer at times in the southeast.
Updated at: 1247 on Thu 22 Jun 2017
UK Outlook for Friday 7 Jul 2017 to Friday 21 Jul 2017:
The changeable weather is likely to continue at first, bringing further showers or longer spells of rain with only brief bright or sunny spells in between. However, drier and warmer spells are likely to become more prevalent during the second week of July and these may perhaps become more widespread as we head into the second half of the month. This will bring more in the way of sunshine and higher temperatures, with perhaps some very warm spells possible. However, an increase in temperatures also poses the threat of some thundery showers.
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UK consumer price inflation jumped much more sharply than expected in October, driven by a rise in university tuition fees and higher food prices.
This is a very nasty surprise. We had expected inflation to pick up in October because of the rise in tuition fees and food prices, but the scale of the increase was surprisingly large.
Unfortunately we cannot write this off as a one-off as the tuition fees effect will now be in the index until next year. And with the impact of the recent increases in domestic energy bills set to hit the index next month, it looks as if inflation is going to remain in the 2.5-3pc range for the remainder of the year.
But further out we are still confident that inflation will slow back towards the target. And because of the causes of the October increase, it could be argued that these figures aren't quite as bad for household finances as they may first appear. They represent a significant squeeze for those affected directly by the tuition fee increase, however the vast majority of people will not have been impacted.
However, even allowing for this, it is clear that the influence of higher food and energy prices will be felt by consumers. The easing of inflationary pressures throughout the summer had translated into a stronger consumer performance, but there is a danger that this will stutter as we move into winter, adding another reason to be concerned about the Q4 growth figures.
DAVID TINSLEY, BNP PARIBAS (Other OTC: BNPQF.PK - news)
Even when you allow for the rise in education fees, it still appears that price pressures have firmed up a bit. One of the other interesting things about this release, is that it was quite early in terms of price collection date so the utility bill rise that we thought might be in the October data wasn't in there, so it will be in next month's, so it also suggests we're going to get a firmer headline rate of inflation over the next couple of months as well.
The bottom line is that I think more QE from the Bank of England is now off the table unless circumstances change or deteriorate.
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They are a little bit disappointing, higher than expected, above the range. Ironically, we had the tuition fee increases that are roughly what we expected and the surprise for us was the extent of the food price increase and also to some extent the transportation numbers.
Half the rise is an administered price increase if you like, it reflects a legislative change in terms of university fees ... I don't think it's a game changer, I don't think it's going to alter the policy outlook, they (the Bank of England) seem to be pausing on QE or further loosening anyway.
I'm a little surprised. We knew university tuition hikes were coming but the extent to which this is reflected in the data is dramatically bigger than when we've had increases in the past.
Where do we go from here? Onwards and upwards. Utility bill increases are on their way. We've also got the effect of the US drought and increased food prices to factor in. I don't think we're going to get anything like the 2 per cent inflation target.
We expect to see further increases in the annual rate of inflation given that agriculture prices have been rising sharply while utility providers have announced steep rises in gas and electricity prices, the majority of which will come into effect in early December. As a result, we could see inflation moving back up to 3pc by January.
Nonetheless, we expect inflation to drift lower again thereafter. Sterling strength should help limit the threat of inflation from overseas while falling inflation expectations and subdued wage growth means that domestically generated inflation pressures should remain benign.
With global growth set to stay modest we also suspect that upside pressure on commodity prices will subside while corporate pricing power remains limited.
So with medium-term inflation prospects likely to remain non-threatening, the Bank of England can continue to offer policy stimulus ... We expect the Bank of England to expand its Asset Purchase Facility again, with the first quarter of 2013 our favoured timing point, but the tone of tomorrow's BoE's Inflation Report press conference will allow us to firm up our expectations for the timing a little better.
It is disappointing that inflation increased in October. Inflation remains much lower than its peak of 5.2 per cent last September.


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Little lies have a way of creeping into our lives on Sandberg's "little cat's feet" and breaking loose as raging tigers whose tails everyone grab for the antic, profitable ride.
Take the latest Notre Dame dust-up over Manti Te'o and his phony girlfriend.
From the first snap of the season, Te'o and Notre Dame's public relations machine had visions of his capturing a Heisman trophy. Schools chasing that publicity coup have a way of pumping up candidate resumes with attention-getting tales of heroic or saintly virtues. They sometimes lapse into fibs for the sake of selling a good story. By design or coincidence, Te'o emerged as the front-runner right out of the gate; his grandma and lover had died on the same day and, in the odd display of tribute that goes for manliness these days, Te'o had gone right out and played Michigan State the next day, in part because his imaginary lover had urged him to as she was expiring.
It doesn't matter who knew what about the lie. The story sparked its own justifications -- it was just too good. Whether the participants lied openly or whether it took the form of denial. Lies are splendid chameleons.
The lie is viral. Someone invents the girlfriend, she dies on the eve of a big game, and the media, seeking its own piece of the pie, buys the story and runs with it. PR surely saw the advantages and either wished a darker secret weren't true or covered it up. In any event, it went, well, "viral," and Te'o was in the front rank of Heisman candidates at season's end and missed it by a tiger's whisker.
America is arguably the most competitive society the world has ever seen, and getting ahead encourages falsifying one's credentials. Public relations, though practiced with integrity by some, is often a powerful generator of deception, evasion and downright mendacity in desperate attempts to sell the brand. Colleges have become notably untrustworthy sources of information about themselves, so eager are they to elbow their way into higher rankings. But PR is only the most visible myth-making industry. The media join by being complicit, preferring spin to hard reporting, and the public chimes in, too, when portions of it grasp partisan lies when it suits their preconceptions. And the rash of resume frauds testifies to the pressures to bend the truth in an effort to get an edge.
It isn't a slap at public relations, per se, to suggest that the main business of America is marketing success even as the tools for evading the truth have escalated. Illusion and misdirection permeate advertising and politics.
Creating false selves and facades is as old as human nature. Cain dissembled after killing Abel. That reflects a simpler time. Now we have the equipment to play that game on a level that overwhelms Hitler's merciless capacity to lie. It becomes even slicker and dangerous in the hands of global media. Appearances, as they say, can be deceiving. Lying against the backdrop of a carefully cultivated image of righteousness and a multi-billion dollar endowment may make it harder to detect the flaw, but once uncovered it looks like the same old grubby drive to beat the competition.
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Stephanie's Tuesday Forecast 6/10/14
Today: A cold front will continue to stall across the 4State today, giving us a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. HIGH: 85,
Wednesday: The chance of severe weather will increase with a very unstable atmosphere and humid conditions leading us to a chance of thunderstorms and rain showers all throughout the day HIGH: 83,
Thursday: A chance of thunderstorms. HIGH: 81,
Friday: A chance of thunderstorms. HIGH: 85,
Saturday: A clearer weekend for the region, mostly sunny. HIGH: 82,
Sunday: Sun mixed with a few clouds. HIGH: 85,
Monday: Warmer with a chance of thunderstorms. HIGH: 88,
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I personally prefer boot foot waders simply because I don't have to worry about packing anything extra. Also, I would be afraid that while I was putting them on I might step on something that might put a hole in stocking foot waders. As far as size goes, if you go with boot foot waders your shoe size dictates the size. Some companies do offer adjustable sizes and so on but for the most part you get your boot size and live with the bulk or tightness of the rest of it. Check out Lacrosse-outdoors.com, tand check out their bargain bin. They have some great deals on waders, but they have limited sizes.
Good luck man.


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NCH Software Customer Reviews
I've been using the free version of Switch for a couple of years. I write and record music, and my DAW uses WAV files, which I convert to mp3 for easy uploading and smaller file sizes. I convert mp3 to WAV, also.Recently I purchased a sports camera, and use Prism to convert MOV files to mp4.I saved 50% by bundling these 2 programs. I'll always come to NCH Software for my software needs
ever heard of the #sample #editor called #wavepad? just downloaded, works like a charm. and it´s free (+ fast)!! http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/
I've downloaded your NCH Software and I like how practical and friendly is to use it, I am starting to play with family pictures as a hobby and I think it'll be more to contact you. Thanks.
Love your audio products @nchsoftware Thanks for making intuitive, easy to use audio products!! WavePad, SoundTap, MixPad.
easily and familiar right away
Does nearly everything, very versatile and works fast.
Price is right for excellent, simple editor
Superbly simple and effective editing software for a non-sound engineer, i.e. most of us doing podcasts or home based VO work. Simplicity is the key and great editing tools.
I have only used Switch twice and I found it terrific. I am in my 50's and not very savy with computers and software and it took me quite a while to find your Switch and could not believe that I was able to use it straight away with no problems and no problems with recording my new mp3 file and the Switch and I created. Keep up the good work. I know, I, for one, is very happy with it's ease of use and the result obtained. Thank you once again.
- Nicole
I downloaded the software specifically to convert Sony Voice Recorder files to wave files which it does brilliantly.
I have found your product to be a very useful tool in managing my CD needs. I have converted some of the older formats to MP3 so far, and lost no quality at all in the conversion. Thank you for such a nice product.
I think it is marvellous, all my music on my laptop had been somehow monopolized by iTune MP4 player a friend of mine installed on the lap top. I could never play these songs on my iRiver and was very frustrated for months until I downloaded the Switch software. Very versatile, very easy to use, sure makes me a happy camper...
I've found the software to be very useful. I really appreciate the straightforward interface, I simply Add files, choose the output format and place, and hit Convert. Very simple, very direct, very useful. I'm working on getting USC's IT department to add this program to their list of useful programs on the downloads section of the student homepage. The incredibly straightforward interface and function of the software simply make it an excellent platform for both advanced users and non-experienced users, the labelling is simple, the main settings are all on the same screen, I really like it. If anyone asks me about converting audio files, I'm going to tell them about your program. Keep up the good work.
I tried and have been using Switch to converts my music files and I am very happy with it. It works wonderfully without any problem. I would be happy to endorse it or pay for your software. The usage of Switch is a breeze. You guys did a wonderful job. Guess what is required is visibility to the rest of the world. I tried couple others before and have given up on a few as they are either hard to use or could not convert properly.
I've used Switch, Express Rip, Express Burn all three of these software samples were easy to use and I think everyone making computer music should definitely consider nch products.converting through switch after ripping with Express Rip to easy! Well done!!!!
Its about time....that I said thank you for wave pad...it misses out good and goes straight to great..in my top ten programmes of all time..love it..use it all the time..it has changed my musical life!!
I think that the software I downloaded (NCH Swift Sound) is, by far, one of the best audio programs I've ever downloaded. It is extremely easy to use, and fits my needs perfectly. Not only will I recommend NCH to friends/colleagues should they be searching for audio software, but I will be returning to NCH in the future should I be searching for audio software of a different breed. I have never had any problem paying for software, but I am always wary of purchasing software without having had the chance to demo it first. Having the opportunity to sample for free a software application written by NCH makes me feel more confident about purchasing software from NCH in the future, should I need it.