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FS: I have a HKS Hi-power catback for sale, good condition, but there are the usual scrapes under the can, can't be seen when mounted. I'll have pics soon. - $375 OBO - LOWERED $365
HKS Silencer sold!
Gauging Interest: 04/05 STi scoop, I'll have it sanded and primed soon and ready for you to paint - $125 OBO - Dibs (20WRX04)
or painted Java Black Pearl for $160 OBO
Gauging Interest: STi Java Black Pearl side skirts - $200 OBO
Pics coming soon. All prices are for local pick up. Please add 3% if paying by paypal. I prefer to sell these parts locally unless I can't find a local buyer.
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Forming the foundation of the Marine Corps' leadership structure, Sergeants play a vital role in the training and development of the world's elite soldiers. Pillars of self-discipline and strength, they ensure that every solider in their command reaches their fullest potential. Leading with absolute confidence and proven commitment, they conduct daily training exercises designed to condition soldiers for the rigors of combat. Expertly preparing the soldiers in their charge to achieve the highest levels of success, they are instrumental to the effective operation of the U.S. Marine Corps. This coin pays tribute to the determined leadership and outstanding commitment of all those who serve as Sergeants in the U.S. Marine Corps. Enameled in bold crimson and gold on the coin's obverse is the rank insignia worn by Sergeants in the U.S. Marine Corps. The reverse bears the Marine Corps' official seal. Struck in a brass alloy, this coin's rich antique bronze finish is accented by colorful enamel highlights throughout. Each coin comes packaged with a detailed header card that describes the contributions of Sergeants to the successful completion of the Marine Corps' global mission.


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Get ready for a weekend of top artists, parties and cowboy culture April 4-7 when Vegas Goes Country!
The biggest names in country music gather April 6 for the Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand. The ACM Fan Jam at Mandalay Bay will be a live remote party as part of the ACM Awards, and will include a concert by Florida Georgia Line.
On April 4–5, check out the Party for a Cause festival at The Linq between The Quad and Flamingo resorts. This outdoor music festival will feature multiple stages for ongoing live country music performances, interactive games, a country marketplace and more – headlined by Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban!
While you're here, saddle up for some downhome country cookin'. Try The Flame Steakhouse at El Cortez and experience vintage downtown Vegas. Or stick to the Strip and belly up to the bar at the Old Homestead Steakhouse at Caesars Palace.
Quick bites and beer more your thing? Grab a burger at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, named after the country singer's hit single. This joint at Harrah's features more than 100 pieces of the singer's memorabilia, including signed guitars, platinum records and clothing worn by the man himself. Or head over to PBR Rock Bar & Grill in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood for some traditional American comfort food.
Las Vegas is home to several country-themed bars, where the standard dress code includes jeans, boots, hats … and a personalized belt buckle. Order up some whiskey and scoot your boots around the dance floor at Coyote Ugly at New York-New York Hotel & Casino, or take some western dance classes at Revolver Bar & Saloon at Santa Fe Station.
Then throw on your sexiest western wear and head over to Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que at Treasure Island for a boot-stompin' good time with bikini bull riding and some of the sexiest cowgirls this side of Texas. Of course, there's the famous Stoney's Rockin' Country at Town Square, where you can polish up your line dancin' moves, too.
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Virgin Atlantic could see a bidding war erupt over the 49% stake not owned by its billionaire founder Sir Richard Branson, after current owner Singapore Airlines said it was "in discussions with interested parties" about a sale.
Delta, the second-biggest United States airline, was thought to be a front-runner to snap up the share as it aims to move its focus from the crowded European market to south-east Asia and Australia.
Singapore, which bought its stake in Virgin for £600.3 million in 1999, said it was "in discussions with interested parties concerning the possible divestment of its 49% shareholding in Virgin Atlantic". To bid for Virgin successfully, Delta would have to invest alongside Air France-KLM, its European partner, due to EU aviation rules. But analysts said Lufthansa and Gulf carriers such as Etihad Airways and Emirates could also be looking at Virgin. Abu Dhabi's Etihad has been buying up stakes in carriers including Aer Lingus and Air Berlin to gain access into Europe's short-haul network. Speculation is also growing that Sir Richard Branson could sell his controlling stake in Virgin as part of a deal.
A spokesman for Virgin Atlantic said: "This is a matter for Singapore Airlines and Virgin Atlantic will not comment further at this time."
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Name: Austin Jones
Position: First Base
DOB: August 20, 1992
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 200
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
"The season itself went great," he said. "I started off well. My numbers went down towards the end of July and into August but I don't think my game plan ever changed.
"I felt really comfortable the entire year so I think it was an awesome year for me personally. I only hit .220 or something like but I'm not worried about that. I had a lot of confidence in myself."
As is the case with most first-year players, there were several "firsts" he had to experience; Spring Training, Extended Spring Training, and getting accustomed to the daily grind of playing everyday, which isn't always easy for somebody from the northwest.
"Extended [Spring Training] was kind of grind," he admitted. "I had never been through something like that. It kind of feels like practice games and there's no real stats or anything, the scoreboard is not even on.
"It was a grind but I thought I did well and kept my focus the whole time which was a challenge but it was fun."
His main objective even before his first full season began was shaving off the body fat and redefining his body structure. He was able to do that by shedding nearly 20 pounds over the course of last offseason.
From there he wanted to get a more consistent swing going and build his confidence up as a good starting point to his career, two more things he says he was able to accomplish in 2012.
"I think my main overall goal was just to stay consistent because I've never played baseball for that long of a duration coming from Seattle," he said. "We'd start and then it rains -- we never had this long of a season.
"Just staying consistent and focusing on the day on the tasks at hand was the main thing. With my swing I was just staying back with my hands and trying to use my whole body's power, that's what I'm trying to do now.
"I felt like I had an outstanding defensive season which is great because if you can play defense well it's only a plus."
Getting used to playing that many games in a row for the first time can be problematic and even though his confidence or approach never waned, the production did.
A standout earlier in his season, he hit .311 in his first eleven games with the Gulf Coast League Yankees with six doubles, but then hit just .184 the rest of the way in his remaining 35 games.
"At the beginning of the season I had the confidence to take any pitch," he said. "I felt like I could hit anything; 0-2 and a changeup away and I could slap a double or something. I was doing well.
"I guess you could say the hits just weren't falling later [in the season]. The results weren't the same but nothing changed. My approach was still the same and I was trying to stay consistent with that."
It may take some time for him to get accustomed to the rigors of a long season and that could be the case with getting stronger too, a component of his game that as a first baseman he realizes he'll need down the road.
"I started the offseason at about 195 and now I'm weighing 200 [pounds]. It's going to be a slow process but I'm going to be putting on good weight. I'm just eating right and lifting heavy, that's what I'm doing right now.
"I'd say as a first baseman it's about getting my man muscles or whatever you want to call it, but that will come with age and working out. I'm not too worried about it but it is something I'll need as a first baseman."
Not every burgeoning big league prospect comes right out of the chute with a quickly advancing game -- some take time to develop. Jones appears to fall into the latter category but he is ready for the steady work that will be needed to be done to transform his game in the coming years.
"It's all about taking the work I do now and putting it into the games and practices. I think that I can do that.
"Offensively I just want to keep my confidence and just have my numbers reflect it. I'm not too worried about defense. Mainly I'm focusing on hitting," he concluded.
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Batting and Power. Jones has a few things working in his favor at an early age; he shows a short compact stroke, good plate discipline and a patient approach, and an ability to use the whole field, all of which are good signs of him eventually becoming a good hitter. His biggest problem is a current lack of strength and it not only affects his power numbers but his stamina hitting-wise too. That is an area of his game that could take some to develop but there is some potential to get much stronger down the road and that should help his consistency as a hitter.
Base Running and Speed. A physically svelte specimen right now, while he would appear to have some running ability at first glance he is simply not quick at all. Like most first baseman, he projects to have little to no impact in the running game.
Defense. His lack of speed does limit his defensive options to first base. While he's not quick, Jones is quite agile and has excellent hands. He is pretty advanced making the short-hop scoops out of the dirt at a young age and while the range is average at best he does position himself well. He is an average to above average defensive first baseman right now with room to get even better long-term.
Projection. Jones is a much more complete player than the numbers bear out at the current time. He shows a solid foundation to be a good hitter for average down the road, one who could be a very good extra-base hitter should the power continue to trend upwards, and he is far from a defensive liability at first base. As is the case with most first base prospects, however, his game will only go as far as his developing home run power will take him and that's an area of his game that could take a while to develop. The power potential right now projects to be average at best and that might not change for some time. He is more of a wait-and-see prospect until something changes power-wise.
ETA. N/A. Jones could really benefit from another year in the short-season leagues and is probably ticketed for either another season at the Gulf Coast League level or perhaps a slight bump up to Staten Island if things go well in Extended Spring Training next season.


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text: I was just messing around at my desk just now and realized how easy it would be to make the dome for the cardboard helmet out of foamcore board. Using WOF's templates, if you first cut out the dome, then slightly bevel the inside edges, you can get a decent bond with wood glue. You can then strengthen the seams with hot glue if you like. Now comes the fun part. If you use the CHEAP foamcore board from the dollar store, you can peel the outside layer of paper right off. Then, you can quite easily sand the dome to a more rounded shape. Following that, coat the entire dome with wood glue. Wood glue is also sandable, but shouldn't need that much if you apply it thickly and smooth it out with a brush. Any futher imperfections can be filled with wood putty. This is, of course, if you're dedicated to making an all (or nearly all) cardboard helmet. Just my two-cent contribution for today. Enjoy, and happy bucketing.


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There are several public and private universities in Utah with available online courseware and online degree programs.There are more than 19 post-secondary institutions in Utah. Of these schools, 19 offer online programs. Of these accredited online colleges, four are public four-year colleges or universities and two are public community or technical colleges and 13 are private colleges, universities, or career and vocational schools.These schools offer 234 online certificate programs, 1,632 online associates programs, 2,006 online bachelor's programs, 1,053 online master's programs, 1,327 online professional programs, and 274 online doctoral programs . Veterinary assisting, medical coding, and law are examples of subjects offered by these programs.
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The unemployment rate in Utah is at 4.7 percent as of April 2013, far below the national average. Utah boasts a robust economy, with 1.2 million people employed in nonfarm labor. Of that number, 251,500 people are employed in the trade, transportation, and utility industries. State and local government employ more than 220,00 people. Some of the occupations with the most job openings in Utah include elementary school teachers, accountants, and secondary school teachers.
The average wage of Utah employees is less than the average wage for employees across the country. Employees in Utah earn an average annual income of $40,120 while the national average annual income is $42,871. The median income for employees is $31,290 per year. But, the top 10 percent of the state's employees earn over $72,070 per year, while the bottom 10 percent earn under $17,510.
Tuition may vary for online college courses depending on factors such as the type and location of the institution as well as the program. In Utah, the average in-state tuition at the public four-year colleges and universities was $4,100 per year. Public community and technical colleges charged students an average of $2,520 per year. Annual tuition at private accredited online colleges ranged from $9,960 to $27,350.
School accreditation in Utah is determined by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The NWCCU is one of six regional institutional accrediting agencies as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Utah schools accredited by the NWCCU can award accredited degrees to students which may have more legitimacy among potential employers and graduate programs than degrees from schools without NWCCU accreditation.
Named from the Spanish name for the Ute tribe, meaning "people of the mountains", Utah is located in the Southwest region of the United States. With an area of 84,897 square miles, it is the 13th largest state in the country. The average annual temperature in the state is approximately 56°F.
Utah has the 18th smallest population in the nation. It has an estimated population of 2,763,885 residents living in its 29 counties. An estimated 51 percent of Utah's population is under the age of 30. With approximately 20 percent of its population identifying itself as belonging to a racial or ethnic minority group, the state has one of the least diverse populations in the US.
Utah's capital city is Salt Lake City, which is the largest city in the state, with a population of 186,440 residents. Of the state's residents, approximately 14.82 percent reside in the greater Salt Lake City area. Some of the other populous cities in Utah include West Valley City, Provo, West Jordan, and Orem.
As compared to residents in other states around the nation, Utah residents generally have a lower than average level of education. According to the 2010 Census, about 14 percent of the state's residents over the age of 25 have finished high school, 5.9 percent have at least an associate degree, 4.6 percent have degrees at the bachelor's level or higher, and 1 percent hold a graduate level degree.


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2017 Audi A3 sedan is all set to be launched in India on the 6th of April 2017. The facelifted A3 sedan will be the carmaker's third launch this year out the ten new products planned for 2017. The A3 is the entry-level sedan in the Audi India's line-up and the 2017 model comes with a few cosmetic updates, some new features and a new petrol engine a...
Sonam Kapoor Doesn't Believe in Cosmetic Treatments, Says 'It's Damaging'
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Sonam Kapoor doesn't believe in cosmetic treatments but doesn't judge those who believe it in either. "It's each to its own and it's all a personal choice," she said
RPG Life Enters Cosmetic Segment, Partners With Italian Firm
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Drug firm RPG Life Sciences has forayed into the cosmetic segment by collaborating with an Italian cosmetic firm Labo Cosprophar and will launch two products for hair and skin care.
As War Rages, Syrian women Look To Keep Up Appearances
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The echoes of government air strikes and incoming rebel mortar fire rattle buildings in the distance, but inside a beauty exhibition in Damascus the shoppers try not to notice.
Overseas Bidders Head to Andhra Pradesh Godowns Ahead of Red Sanders Sale
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Overseas bidders have evinced keen interest in seized red sanders wood sale, even a month before Andhra Pradesh government is set to float a global e-tender-cum-e-auction for the same, eyeing a revenue of over Rs 1,000 crore.
India Bans Testing of Animals For Cosmetic Products
India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 24, 2014
India on Friday banned testing for cosmetic products and their ingredients on animals.
Swimmer Jyotsna Pansare's dope ban period reduced to one year
Press Trust of India | Thursday September 26, 2013
The NADAP accepted Pansare's argument that she had used face-packs and other cosmetic products containing geranium oil and root extract which had led to her positive result.
European Union bans cosmetics with animal-tested ingredients
World News | Associated Press | Monday March 11, 2013
No new cosmetic product sold in Europe can contain ingredients tested on animals, thanks to a European Union (EU) ban introduced on Monday.
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L'Oreal, one of the world's largest cosmetics makers, has set up research centres and factories in countries such as India, Mexico and Indonesia, and is adapting marketing and sales strategies to adapt to local consumer habits.
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Old Chicken Farm Art Center in San Angelo, TX
In San Angelo, even an old chicken farm is a place where a vibrant artistic community can flourish.
The Chicken Farm Art Center was founded in 1971 as a place for artists to live and work.
Today, the 3-acre complex is a premier San Angelo attraction that includes 15 artist studios, two art galleries, a bed & breakfast, and a gourmet restaurant.
The collective often hosts open houses with live music, kids events and more.
Artists-in-residence works in mediums ranging from paint and pottery to stone, mosaics, fabric and other unique materials.
Some are painters who grew up in the area and have carved out a niche here. Others are potters who visited from elsewhere and decided to pull up stakes and relocate.
"I was invited to show at the art museum back in 2001 and had never really heard of the museum or the town," says Linda Gossett, whose work includes functional and whimsical bowls, platters and other pieces. "It was a wonderful experience for me and spoke to the possibilities of my career a little differently."
Three years ago, it wasn't enough anymore just to come to town every April and hang out with the potters. Gossett sold her Dallas home and scored a living space and studio at the Old Chicken Farm, where she's been ever since.
"I lowered my cost of living, focused on the work and found a new trajectory," she says. "The people here are very open to looking at what I'm doing, and people are coming into town. I think San Angelo could be the next big thing."
Painter Michelle Cuevas never strayed from the city and has become increasingly visible through her portrait work.
"Growing up in San Angelo, I wasn't quite aware of how the arts community was growing with me," Cuevas says. "As I got into becoming an artist and taking lessons from teachers, I was introduced to some venues, clubs and people who were doing art in the community. From there came the arts center and the Chicken Farm, and a whole new world opened up."
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Need a patient handout on diabetes in Farsi? Looking for a Spanish-speaking dentist in Vancouver who offers reduced fees? Not sure what convention refugees are, why they would flee Myanmar, or how you can bill to care for them? This site pulls together the answers for you.
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The recently announced "early departure" of a 43-year-old right wing political activist and blogger has brought to the forefront an investigation into a viral GOPTea™ campaign that has begun figuratively taking down some big players: Bachmann, Cain, Pawlenty, Perry, Snowe. And the list keeps growing.
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Tackle Report – Week 6
Jeff Ratcliffe takes a look at the tackles awarded from each home stats crew in Week 5 and gives insights and analysis for those in IDP leagues.
Tackle Report – Week 6
Unlike offensive statistics, tackles aren't considered official in the NFL. Consequently, we see a lot of variation across the league in how home stats crews record tackles.
Knowing the tendencies of each home crew can provide a significant advantage in IDP leagues. So each week during the regular season, I'm going chart the tackles awarded and discuss the insights we gain from this data.
Here's the numbers from all 15 games in Week 5:
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By the hundreds of millions we show up, stand in line, turn on, and tune in to watch, mesmerized, as athletes perform. And yet this experience, so widely craved and intensely felt, we commonly dismiss as "only a game." A book that looks beyond the usual explanations of why sports fascinates, "In Praise of Athletic Beauty" also strives for a language that can frame--even enhance --the pleasure we take in watching athletic events.
The vicarious thrill, anxiety release, competitive spirit: in place of these traditional answers to the mystery of sports' allure, Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht proposes a more powerful and provocative alternative. The fascination with watching sports, he argues, is probably the most popular and potent contemporary form of aesthetic experience--in the classic, very literal sense of this concept. In exploring this idea, Gumbrecht develops a lucid reflection on the pleasures of sports spectatorship and the nature of athletic beauty. Where we might readily pronounce certain athletic moves and plays "beautiful," this book gives us the means to explore, understand, and enjoy even more acutely the aesthetic experience that our words-in-passing barely suggest.
With a new perspective on the appreciation of--and, indeed, a new tone of praising--sports, Gumbrecht also offers a new way of narrating the history of athletics and a fresh vocabulary for analyzing various sports. Exploring athletic beauty, this book makes us understand the widespread passion sport inspires as an untamed form of aesthetic fascination.
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Chelsea Win Champions League on Penalties
In a classic, thrilling finale to club soccer's greatest tournament, Chelsea rallied past Bayern Munich twice to stake it's claim as European Champions. @JoeBianchino
Only so many months ago, Chelsea were dead in the water. They'd fired their manager. They were middle of the table in their own league. They were about to be eliminated from the Champions League by a less than well known Napoli side. Their season was in shambles, and a squad of stars who have spent their entire career bathing in the splendor of soccer glory were about to know what it's like to be an abject failure.
But then something happened.
Either by change of form, or belief in new management, Chelsea remembered who they were, and they found a fight that hadn't even been shown by those glory-ridden squads of yesteryear. They rallied with four goals against Napoli to advance 5-4 on aggregate. Down to ten men and without either center half, they turned back the greatest offensive force in soccer in Barcelona, and with two goals, smote the team many have proclaimed to be the greatest ever assembled.
And then the final – An absolute microcosm of what Chelsea has been in the season's second half. Bayern controlled early and threatened throughout. But without three starters – including two of four back line regulars – and with their backs pressed firmly against the wall, the Blues stood resolute, and took the contest deep into its second half tied at nils.
So when a game's worth of possession and attack crescendoed into an 82nd minute go-ahead goal for Bayern, did anyone think it was over? Was anyone surprised when Drogba drove home an impossible header to pull even in the 88th? Why would you have been? All this team has done is fight. Of course they would stride into Munich, to play Munich, and be unfazed when their world came crashing down around them.
And of course, it was only fitting that when Chelsea conceded a penalty in overtime, Cech made the stop. And given how this team of stars so familiar with the game's peaks has learned how to battle back from the depths of its valleys, it was positively poetic that when a fruitless overtime took the game to penalties, the Blues placed themselves in an early hole with a first kick missed, but converted the next three and collected two Cech stops – putting their decorated Ivorian on the line with the chance to cement the win for his squad. He ends wars. Of course he'd end the game. Drogba the goal, Chelsea the win, Chelsea the glory.
The win was far from perfect, but it was the culmination of the careers of players like Lampard and Drogba, Terry – though he missed the final – and Cech. The players who – for so many years – have been the very heart and soul of a Chelsea team that has won every trophy there is – except this one. It was only months ago that Chelsea fans could have been heard quoting 90's R&B genii Boys 2 Men. They could be heard musing on how hard it is to say goodbye to yesterday – but maybe it was time for the club's past to become the club's past. But now? Yesterday has brought today Europe's greatest crown. And what an unbelievable ride it was.
And so club futbol makes way for Euros 2012, having celebrated two of the greatest months of play as could have been imagined. From a game that was heralded as one of the greatest to be played – Chelsea-Barca Champions League Semi, leg 2 – to the following night's Bayern-Madrid semi which went to penalties; to the grippingly intense final day of the Premier League; to Saturday's classic final, April and May have been a whirlwind of futbol glory. May the trend continue into June. But that's for then. Now? Chelsea are champions. Congratulations.


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Springwise: IKEA Packs Their Entire Catalog Into A 10.5cm x 8.8cm Web Banner
Browse all 2,800 products from the Swedish retailer by hovering over the ad.
Swedish home products retailer IKEA has appeared on our virtual pages many a time, and recently we found cause to cover it again. The innovation this time? Something the company calls "the smallest store in the world" — namely, an entire IKEA store packed into a 10.5cm x 8.8cm web banner.
"With city populations on the rise, living spaces have become increasingly limited," the company explains. "IKEA believes that no matter how cramped your space, there's always a solution." To demonstrate that belief, the company — generally known for its oversized retail spaces — has packed a full store with 2,800 products into the space of a small web banner. Shoppers who visit the diminutive store by hovering their mouse over it can then browse by department, choose what they want, and buy it online. "We targeted people looking for studio flats as well as one/two bedroom apartments by placing our tiny stores in the real estate section of community websites," IKEA notes. The video below explains the concept in more detail:
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Who says there's no room left for innovation in the retail world? Certainly not us — particularly when that innovation can span the online and offline worlds. Brands around the globe: be inspired!
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GPSolo Law Student Committee: National Circuit of Panels at Law Schools in Coming Year
The Law Student Committee recently presented a panel discussion at the University of Washington Law School in Seattle, WA, on Oct. 12, 2012. The speakers included the Division 4 Practice Setting Director Honorable Pamila Brown, GPSolo Division Chair Benes Aldana, Diversity Board Chair Daniel Tann, and Law Student Co-Chair Samantha Williams. Also involved was Sarah Myers, Law Student Division Liaison and Co-Chair of the Law Student Committee, who planned the event. The upcoming plans include several panel discussions in Dallas, TX, Anchorage, AK; and in Lexington, KY, during ABA and Solo, Small Firm and General Practices meetings scheduled throughout the year. The law student events are free to law students. And don't miss the social networking events that will be held during these meetings to expand connections and meet with other GPSolo committees. It's a great way to network.
We are always looking for great resources to share with law students and more committee members. Please send us your tips for consideration. Recent examples include: Ten Tips for a Successful Transition from Law School to Law Practice and Elevate Your Career by Getting Involved.
Check out the photos from the Law Student Photo Album and help us add more highlights.
The Law Student Committee meets monthly via teleconference calls and has a wide variety of initiatives coming up this year. If you are interested in planning events and expanding networking opportunities for and with law students, please contact the Law Student Committee Co-Chairs, Samantha Williams at email@example.com or Sarah Myers at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Member Spotlight
Jean L. Batman
1. Where do you live?
I live in Mill Valley, a town just north of San Francisco, CA, with my husband and three children in a home my husband and I designed and built from the ground up.
2. What group do you practice with as an attorney?
I practice at Legal Venture Counsel, Inc., a firm I founded in 2004 to provide outside general counsel services to investors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, after leaving my position as a partner at an Am Law 100 firm. I provide business and financial legal services to privately held entities operating in a broad range of industries.
3. How long have you been practicing law?
I graduated from UC Hastings College of Law (JD) in 1990, and from The Paul Merage School of Business at UC Irvine (MBA) before my law degree. I served as a Judicial Extern in the California Court of Appeal for the late Hon. Justice J. Perley, 1st District in San Francisco in 1990, and have been in private practice since 1991.
4. What are you most passionate about as an attorney?
I wanted to be a lawyer from a very young age, but was always drawn to business and entrepreneurship as well. I was fortunate to have been admitted to a joint degree program at UC Irvine that allowed me to pursue my BA and MBA, and gain valuable experience in the securities industry, before law school. After law school, it took me a few years as a litigator to realize my calling as a transactional lawyer. What I love about my practice is helping clients establish or invest in businesses, pursue growth, solve problems, and achieve success.
5. What is the most interesting experience you have had in the legal profession?
One of my personal causes is Lazarex Cancer Foundation. I am also the organization's outside general counsel. This is an interesting and fulfilling engagement because philanthropy allows us to champion the causes we believe in and make a difference in people's lives. Nonprofits are a mechanism for advancing everything from protecting human rights and providing basic human necessities, to the existence and accessibility of the opera and ballet. Without them, many injustices would continue unabated, including, increasingly, the lack of adequate funding for public schools. Helping Lazarex Cancer Foundation succeed means more end-stage cancer patients will get a second chance at life.
6. How long have you been a member of the ABA?
I have been a member of the ABA since 1997. I am a former Chair of the ABA Business Law Section's Middle Market and Small Business Committee; cofounder and former Co-Chair of the ABA's Private Placement Broker-Dealer Task Force; the ABA Business Law Section's liaison to the ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division; and author of the following ABA publications: Advising the Small Business, 2nd ed. 2011, and Letters for Small Business Lawyers 2011.
7. What ABA sections or groups do you belong to?
My ABA areas of interest are many due to the robust nature of my practice. They include the Section of Business Law; ABA Relations; Closely Held Business Entities; LLCs, Partnerships and Unincorporated Entities; Middle Market and Small Business; Private Equity and Venture Capital; Private Placement Broker; and the Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division, which has been an excellent networking and referral group where I have formed valuable relationships.
8. What do you find most valuable about the ABA? How has ABA benefitted you personally or professionally?
The most valuable thing about the ABA has been the friendships I have formed with colleagues from around the world. A close second is the professional development I have experienced from attending and presenting CLE programs at ABA meetings and becoming the author of several ABA publications including "Advising the Small Business: Forms and Advice for the Legal Practitioner 2nd ed.," American Bar Association, 2011, and "Letters for Small Business Lawyers," American Bar Association, 2011.
9. Do you belong to any other professional organizations? Other awards or honors?
I earned an American Jurisprudence Award for excellent achievement in the study of Commercial Transactions in 1989.
Contact Information:
Jean L. Batman, MBA, JD
Legal Venture Counsel, Inc.
1045 Sansome St., Ste. 110
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: 415-462-5514
Fax: 415-680-2346
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In 21 chapters, this groundbreaking and practical book will guide you through transforming a small law firm or solo practice from today's usual (lots and lots and lots of paper, file cabinets, printers, and copiers) to the "paperless law office" where everything is scanned, stored on a computer or in the cloud, and searchable and retrievable electronically. The book is written in a charming, easy-to-read style, and in it you'll learn:
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- Private data storage versus cloud computing
- Managing information disruptions
- Equipping and furnishing the lawyer
- Acquiring and developing the skills
- Managing your entire law practice
- How to know when you've arrived, and much more!
This step-by-step guide is the perfect tool you need to convert to a paperless law office. Even for solos, the conversion to a paperless office can pay for itself many times over. This user-friendly book is your key to joining the paperless revolution!


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Parking Spots As Prime Retail Space
Food trucks flourishing on Boston streets raises the potential for mobile eateries in an evolving urban retail-scape.
As the appreciating cost of city living signals a shift from urban living functioning from productivity and efficiency through density more towards the simple enjoyment of city amenities, sidewalk ventures are quickly adjusting to provide and serve passing-by pedestrian consumers.
Unlike the highways and large real estate of suburban areas, city dwellers are increasingly reaping the benefits of the pedestrian-scape, architected much more closely to the human scale. Mobile restaurants, or food trucks, are sprouting in more locations and are becoming an increasingly popular destination for culinary aficionados. Food trucks in coveted parking spots add more competition to stationary eateries fixated to leases and concrete. The growing demand for food trucks are prompting comments for city officials in Boston to open up and consider more liberal regulations regarding food truck licensing and fees.
Easing restrictions on these mobile, micro-storefronts creates a more colorful pallet of food choices which aligns itself with the recent growth of amenities privileged to those living in urban environments.


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Electrical engineering giant ABB is asking Percy Barnevik, chairman of AstraZeneca, and Goran Lindahl, chairman-elect of Anglo American, to pay back some of the Swfr230m (£95m) they have received in pensions and other benefits.
ABB cast doubts on the way the payments had been approved: 'The board of directors has now determined that approval procedures for these benefits were unsatisfactory and the company will seek restitution of amounts paid in excess of its obligations.'
The company, which also posted worse-than-expected losses of $691m (£482m) for 2001, said it was acting after a detailed internal review and after seeking external expert opinion.
Barnevik, once one of the most admired businessmen in Europe, was paid Swfr148m in pension benefits since he stood down as chief executive in 1996. He quit as chairman last November.
Lindahl has received pension and other benefits of Swfr85m. He succeeded Barnevik as chief executive and also resigned suddenly last year.
The attempt to wrest back money paid to a former executive is highly unusual, if not unprecedented.
ABB's loss was its first in 13 years and followed a $1.4bn profit last time. It came after a doubling of provisions to $940m for asbestos claims stemming from its Combustion Engineering operation. The dividend was axed.
The company, the product of the 1988 merger of Sweden's Asea with Switzerland's Brown Boveri, also unveiled a raft of other charges, including $295m in provisions after recalculating reinsurance business and £138m in insurance underwriting losses, including a $48m charge for 11 September.
On top of this came $288m of write-downs on intangible assets and another $231m in restructuring charges. Chief executive Joergen Centerman said: 'After a detailed review of our operations, we took broad measures across our business to turn the page and put ABB on a better footing.'
ABB employs 8,000 people in the UK. Its activities range from automated paint systems in the car industry to providing the power equipment for the West Coast Main Line upgrade.
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It's Golf and Tennis Time—Where Are the Americans?Rick Horrow and Karla Swatek
Tiger Woods has spent 623 weeks—the equivalent of 12 years—as the world's top male golfer. Today he's a distant fifth. Serena Williams has spent two years of her career as the world's No. 1 female tennis player. Now she isn't even in the top 10. American female golfer Christie Kerr lost her top ranking last October, and no American male has been the best tennis player since Andy Roddick in 2003.
As tennis turns its attention to the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., which runs from Mar. 7 to 20, and the PGA Tour settles in at Doral in the second week of the Florida Swing, American domination is gone. In all four tours—ATP and WTA in tennis, PGA and LPGA in golf—none of the top players hail from the U.S. What's more—particularly on the tennis side—the talent pool of young up-and-coming Americans is as shallow as a desert stream in Indian Wells' Coachella Valley.
The brightest spots for both sports appear to be on the television screen. Ratings for Golf Channel are, thanks to its recent promotion in the NBC Sports-Comcast hierarchy, up around 59 percent, which executives at the newly formed "Golf Channel Powered by NBC Sports" credit to cross-promotion across NBC's family of networks. Likewise, Tennis Channel's growing broadcast partnership with ESPN/ESPN2, and the cross-pollination involving such talent as Martina Navratilova and Jimmy Connors, have raised the channel's profile and, likely, acquisition cachet.
While the two sports have been endlessly compared, perhaps at no point in their timelines have they been such mirror images, as "old" stalwarts Federer, Roddick, Woods, and Phil Mickelson fade, and Europeans Novak Djokovic, Robin Soderling, Andy Murray (tennis) and Martin Kaymer, Luke Donald, and Graeme McDowell (golf) battle to stay at the top in their respective games and corporate boardrooms.
Tennis: Deserted, for the Moment
Regardless of nationality, every ranked male and female tennis player gathering in Indian Wells for the next two weeks owes a debt of gratitude to the world's fifth-richest man, Oracle (ORCL) founder and Chief Executive Larry Ellison At an estimated net worth of $39.5 billion, according to the most recent rankings of the world's wallet elite, Ellison stands on a fortune that grew $11.5 billion in the past year, thanks to a 30 percent jump in Oracle shares. Under Ellison, the software giant has over the years acquired 75 disparate companies worth $40 billion—likewise, in 2010, Ellison increased his personal sports holdings, a portfolio that has included America's Cup yachts and Formula One cars, by acquiring the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and the tournament, often called tennis' fifth major, held there every March.
Last year's event drew a new presenting sponsor—BNP Paribas (BNPQF:US), the French bank that spends virtually all its sports marketing budget on tennis (it also sponsors the French Open and the just-completed BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden, among other events). The Indian Wells competition also drew a tournament record 339,657 spectators, the largest gathering of tennis fans globally outside of the sport's four Majors.
This year's tournament sees increased seating capacity on many of the outside show courts and the addition of Hawk-Eye Line Calling technology on all courts—something no other tournament in the world can boast and a testament, perhaps, to owner Ellison's high tech mindset. (Britain's Hawk-Eye was recently purchased by Sony (SNE) in a deal reportedly valued between $24 million and $33 million.)
The tournament also features new sponsor activation. Grupo Modelo's (GPMCF: US) Corona Extra, as part of its multiyear sponsorship agreement with the ATP World Tour, is introducing the Corona Beach House, a bottle-cap-shaped tent in the midst of a plaza that will include appearances by top players and no doubt become a desert haven for thirsty fans.
World No. 3 Djokovic, fresh off his Australian Open victory and moving up the on-court earnings list at No. 7 ($22.85 million career, in the lead in 2011 with $2.58 million), will no doubt try to use the BNP Paribas Open to raise his profile with would-be American sponsors. Unlike his golf counterpart, World No. 3 Briton Luke Donald (who had the admitted advantage of attending Northwestern University on a golf scholarship), Djokovic has no U.S.-based sponsors—racquet provider Head (HEAD:Vienna) and Italian clothing manufacturer Sergio Tacchini are his biggest deals, compared with Donald's clothing sponsor Polo Ralph Lauren (RL) and Fortune Brands' (FO) Footjoy.
The USTA, finally, announced two weeks ago that the organization, along with former stars Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf, are partnering with First Lady Michelle Obama as part of her Let's Move campaign to fight childhood obesity. Public service announcements developed around spring tennis events "promote tennis as one way to spend" a child's recommended 60 minutes of exercise per day.
The PGA Tour: Peachy
As the field at this weekend's World Golf Classic event at Doral takes shape, it has become clear that one factor is dominant on the PGA Tour so far this year—no one golfer is dominating. As Sports Illustrated's Gary Van Sickle puts it, "I think we do have a theme. … The torch has been passed, and we're watching the battle to see who's going to pick it up and run with it. It's like horses jockeying for position as they enter the final turn at the Derby. There are a lot of possibilities. It just may take a while to settle."
One thing that hasn't exactly seen "consistency" is sponsorship at Doral. The tournament, established in 1962, has bounced around from being known as the Doral Open Invitational, Easter Open, Ryder Open, Genuity Championship, Ford Championship, WGC CA Championship, and now the WGA Cadillac Championship. Regardless, the tournament attracts most of golf's top 100 players, including early-round pairings this year of World No. 1 Kaymer playing with Westwood and Donald, and, right behind them, McDowell playing with Mickelson and Woods—the 25th time the latter two have been paired.
The PGA's Florida Swing is always a springtime prelude to The Masters, and this year, golf executives in Georgia have more to crow about than the dogwood-and-azalea-festooned "toonamint" held every April in Augusta. According to findings by the recently released Georgia Golf Economy Report, in 2009, the year the study was conducted, Georgia's golf industry generated a total economic impact of $5.1 billion, supporting nearly 57,000 jobs with $1.5 billion of wage income.
Georgia's House of Representatives and Senate each presented resolutions proclaiming 2011 as the "Year of Golf in Georgia," and in 2011, two of the four golf majors will be played in Georgia in the same year for only the sixth time in history. The Masters Tournament, the first major championship of the year, will be held Apr. 4-10 at Augusta National Golf Club; and the PGA Championship, the season's final major, Aug. 8-12 at the Atlanta Athletic Club.
"Golf is a billion-dollar industry in Georgia that serves as a leader in charitable donations, a major contributor and driver of jobs, wage income, and tourism," said Joe Steranka, chief executive of The PGA of America. "In addition to the economic benefits to the state, golf is a healthy family activity that all Georgians—young and old—can participate and receive lifelong benefits."
Finally, perhaps to prove to the world that they are no shrinking violets, a group of PGA Tour wives has hired a marketing firm to help them land a reality TV show. The proposed show would be golf's answer to Bravo's Real Housewives and VH1's Basketball Wives. Among the participants are the wives of golfers Bob Estes, Will MacKenzie, and Jimmy Walker.
LPGA: No Desert Wallflower
Like the Indian Wells tennis tournament, the LPGA has experienced a veritable sponsorship renaissance in the past year. Last week, CME Group announced it would serve as the title sponsor of the LPGA's season-ending Titleholders event "for the next three years," according to the Orlando Sentinel. The deal expands CME's links to the LPGA, which had previously included a partnership with CME's Global Financial Leadership Conference. The CME Group Titleholders will be played Nov. 17-20 at Grand Cypress Resort and will feature a $1.5 million purse, including a $500,000 check for the champion, the 2011 season's biggest first prize.
The LPGA's CME deal is the second new sponsorship in the past few months for the women's pro tour, after R.R. Donnelley committed to underwrite the Founders Cup event next weekend in Phoenix. In a year when more and more top-flight LPGA events are going overseas, however, the CME announcement was countered by news last week that State Farm, a growing presence in the men's game, was discontinuing its sponsorship of the LPGA event in Springfield, Ill., after this year's State Farm Classic at Panther Creek Country Club wraps up on June 12.
For now, the LPGA and the Coachella Valley will have their hands full with the Kraft Nabisco Classic at Rancho Mirage from Mar. 31 to Apr. 3. Sometimes, shallow streams do indeed run deep.


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Bryan Mone is a 2014 DT recruit hailing from Salt Lake City Utah. Who also happens to go to the same school as current Wolverine Sione Houma. Mone currently holds a Michigan offer and has taken a visit on campus. If you don't know much about this guy, it's time to get acquainted. Long story short, this kid is a BEAST.
He was also subject to rumors about potentially committing to this class. That commit never happened but I did speak to him regarding those rumors.
- I asked him about the rumors regarding his potential commitment. Mone told me that he hasn't decided yet but Michigan is definitely his top school.
- Mone has a timeline of committing sometime around his senior year.
- I asked him about the importance of having a former teammate playing for Michigan (Sione Houma) in regards to his commitment and does it have an effect on him, he said: "Yes it does. He's my brother, we've played football together and he's really fun to be around."
- I asked him what was it about Michigan that he loved and why they were his top school, he replied that he really loved the community of Ann Arbor and that he loved the school. He mentioned that the coaching staff really cares about their players. He also mentioned that he loved the Big House.
- His top schools are as follows: Michigan, Stanford, and Utah.
I will be keeping in touch with Bryan, as always, throughout his recruitment. To me, it sounds like he could very much be a legitimate member of this 2014 recruiting class. IF he commits, I will be sure to get a more in-depth interview with him.


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Cadillac or competing brand model ? Why ? Discussion, First Kill With Wheelhoop Kit in Item Specific Cadillac Discussion; Ok got my first kill this morning with the wheel hoop kit on. Wife and l were picking up Coffee ...
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First Kill With Wheelhoop Kit
Ok got my first kill this morning with the wheel hoop kit on. Wife and l were picking up Coffee this A4 pulls up at lights she looks at me and he is going to go you. The road goes from two lanes about 1/3 mile down the road to one and of corse he goes to the right thinking he will blow by my car. Light goes green off we go not even close he gets on to it in first l am pulling him into second gear l laying runbber look over l am two cars ahead l was into third he was way back. The next time we stop its a Stop Sign at the one lane point l wait till he pulls up behind me then he revs his engine. Then l start a burn out smoking him out right out lol. Wife laughs her ass off his windows are down wheel hoop kit worked good no imbaracing hoop l am a happy camper. Next Mod Header she gave me the go ahead after the kill.


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Baseball Game at Wright State Postponed
April 7, 2009
CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati baseball game on Tuesday, April 7, at Wright State University has been postponed due to anticipated rain and freezing temperatures this evening. A make-up date has not been announced.
The Bearcats are coming off a 10-9 win over Louisville on Sunday, April 5, in its first nationally-televised ESPNU home game in front of a season-best crowd of 1,984.
UC returns to BIG EAST action on Thursday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m., when it kicks off a three-game series against Notre Dame. The series resumes on Friday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m., before concluding on Saturday, April 11, at 1 p.m.


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Tingley Jackets: Men's FR J42122 High-Visibility Electra Waterproof Hooded Jacket
They say that water and fire don't mix. But we think that water and fire protection go together great. You can find defense from both of these elements with this Tingley Men's Electra J42122 Flame-Resistant High-Visibility Waterproof Jacket.
This Tingley jacket is made from a combination of flame-resistant PVC coating on non-woven Nomex. The PVC coating is waterproof to repel rain and moisture. Nomex is an inherently flame-resistant fiber, so the protection is "built-in" and will never wash away or wear out. The exterior of this men's jacket is chemical-resistant including many acids, oils, alcohols, salts, and alkalies and is also mildew-resistant.
To keep you warm, the material of this waterproof jacket provides superior thermal performance while remaining soft and lightweight. Sealing out wind and rain, the storm fly front has a concealed non-conductive plastic zipper and 4 plastic snaps that are made with a 100% waterproof RF/heat sealed lap construction. Keeping you out of the elements, the oversized 3-piece hood of this hooded jacket has an adjustable hook and loop take-up strap and can be tucked away in the full flame-resistant corduroy collar when not worn. It has quick release buckles for easy off. This flame-resistant jacket conforms to ASTM F1891 for Arc Thermal Performance.
Part of the Job Site High-Visibility Apparel Line, Electra is safety rainwear that's great for line workers, pipeliners, and general construction. The fluorescent lime yellow color of this hi-vis jacket gives high daytime visibility, while the reflective tape provides 360-degrees of high nighttime visibility as light shines on it. The 2-inch silver glass bead tape is configured in 2 horizontal bands on the body and 2 bands on each sleeve. These features make this high-visibility jacket ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 3 compliant.
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5 Reasons To Go Back To Titanic [VIDEO]
In 1997, millions of people and audiences worldwide were astounded by James Cameron's masterpiece Titanic. 15 years later the Academy Award winning director's obsession with the doomed vessel continues. Here's why we think Titanic is once again worth a trip to the theater.
1. It's in 3D and IMAX. You may have seen the RMS Titanic sink a hundred times before, but you've never seen it like this--larger than life and headed straight for you.
2. Iceberg's are cool. And the Northern Atlantic glacier that took down a ship once dubbed unsinkable is the most notorious of all time.


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OTTAWA, ON —The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) has unveiled its 23-man roster for the "Duel in Denver," an international exhibition game against the US Men's National Team scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 8 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado at 7 p.m.
The Colorado Mammoth has four players on Team Canada: 2012 National Lacrosse League MVP John Grant Jr., 2012 National Lacrosse League Rookie of the Year Adam Jones, Dan Coates and Jordan McBride. The Denver Outlaws have three players on Team Canada: Mark Matthews, Jordan McBride and Curtis Dixon.
Three current University of Denver lacrosse players (Jeremy Noble, Cameron Flint and Wesley Berg) and two Pioneer alumni (Mark Matthews and Geoff Snider) will represent Canada.
Snider was the MVP of the 2006 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championship, leading Canada to gold over the US. Four years later, the Americans avenged the loss, defeating the Canadians and claiming the gold in the 2010 FIL world championship final. Given the history, this exhibition game as well as the entire 2014 championship are sure to be competitive and fierce competitions between the countries.
"This game is part of our preparation for the 2014 Championships in Denver," said Team Canada head coach, Randy Mearns, who is also the head coach of the Canisius College Griffins. "We are excited to see how some of our younger guys compete at this high level."
John Grant Jr: Peterborough, Delaware, Mammoth/Bayhawks
Curtis Dickson: New Westminster, Delaware, Roughnecks
Jordan McBride: New Westminster, Stony Brook, Mammoth/Outlaws
Mark Matthews: Whitby, Denver, Outlaws
Cameron Flint: Brampton, Denver
Adam Jones: Owen Sound, Canisius, Mammoth/Nationals
Jordan Macintosh: Burlington, RIT, Swarm/Rattlers
Kevin Crowley: New Westminster, Stony Brook, Wings/Nationals
Jeremy Noble: Orangeville, Denver
Robbie Campbell: New Westminster, Stony Brook
Wesley Berg: Coquitlam, Denver
Chad Tutton: Whitby, North Carolina
Kevin Ross: Toronto, Canisius, Wings
Kiel Matiez: Burlington, Robert Morris, Machine
Brodie Merrill: Orangeville, Georgetown, Wings/Nationals
Matt Vinc: St. Catherines, Canisius, Knighthawks
Reid Acton: Toronto, Loyola
MJ Kiekebelt: Caledon, RIT, Nationals
Jason Noble: Orangeville, Cornell
Jordan Houtby: St. Catherines, Detroit Mercy
Angus Dineley: Toronto, Canisius
Evan Kirk: Orangeville, Hobart, Swarm
Geoff Snider: Calgary, Denver, Roughnecks/Hounds
Tickets to the 'Duel in Denver' are on sale now at the Dick's Sporting Goods Park box office, all Colorado Dick's Sporting Goods retail kiosks, online at TicketHorse.com, or by calling 303.53.HORSE.
The 2014 Team Canada player application will be posted on www.lacrosse.ca when the application period begins.
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Virtually walking to Cairns, really cycling around Australia
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Left: Reid Andertson speaking on 612 ABC Brisbane. Image from Reid Twitter account @ReidAnderton.
Twelve days ago Reid Anderton left his home at Victoria point. Reid hopes to cycle around Australia in 35 days - he hopes the beat the world record of 37 days. Last night he cycled from the Northern Territory into Western Australia to the town of Kunnanurra:
And he's become an inspiration for others in the retirement home, around 35 other people are taking up walking because of what he's doing. Patrick is taking this very seriously, he uses maps to see where he's walked to . At the moment he's just walked past Bundaberg:
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Update From Arianne Wenk, The Commonwealth Medical College MD CandidateSubmitted by oregon on Wed, 10/05/2016 - 10:58
Arianne Wenk is a current medical school student that we met during a trip to Creel in 2012. We have enjoyed staying in touch with her are she finished her undergraduate studies and moved on to medical school and are so impressed by her dedication not only to medicine but to helping those in need. Arianne is in communcation with both Fr. Miguel and Fr. David and we hope that she will continue her association with the Mission in Creel or wherever else her interests take her. Thank you from the TCHF of Oregon and continued success!


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Before you entered Costume National's show, you entered a flowchart. Yes, a literal one, a room-sized piece of art with black squares on white walls offering choices, if-or statements, and conceptual contradictions. A performance artist masked in a leotard of black anonymity contorted herself into shapes where limbs became markers, legs akimbo seeming to point discriminately at words on the wall. Ennio Capasa was thinking about our contradictory world, and the riff was in this unusual collaboration with artist Bastiaan Arler as well as in the clothes.
But the idea of breaking boundaries between contradictory elements – rigidity and fluidity, construction and deconstruction, masculine and feminine – didn't lead to a lack of coherence in Capasa's designs. Instead the fall 2014 woman evolved to be relaxed and cool, with clean grey felt suits and pants that nipped in at the ankles like joggers, with tuxedo-style jackets where lapels were deconstructed and made asymmetrical, with one-shouldered flowing dresses and oversized boyfriend coats. In all of these things it didn't matter if you thought too hard about boundaries or contradictions or order without chaos… for the woman wearing the clothes, their aesthetic value, their ease, is more than clear.
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Reclaimed Napa Wine Barrel Large Pet Bed
Reclaimed Napa Wine Barrel Large Pet Bed
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Wow, what a unique bed for your loving pet. This handmade pet bed is made entirely from a retired Cabernet wine barrel from Napa Valley. The barrel has its original markings and character. Beautiful and elegant, it highlights the dark red wine color and the graceful curve of the barrel itself. The Napa valley wine barrel is carefully cut and sanded and screwed together prior to several coats of sealer to protect it for years of service and use.
The bedding is removable for easy cleaning (just throw the whole thing in the washing machine) and sturdy enough to withstand large dogs. It's also perfect for a gaggle of kittens. We call it a pet bed as it can be used for either cats or dogs.
Why have a regular pet bed when you can have one of these beautiful reclaimed Napa Valley wine barrels. This item is our most reviewed home goods product and customers love to send us pictures of their pet in the bed.
I cannot even tell you how much we love this bed! It is so beautiful but also incredibly well made. Looks amazing and keeps the pet bed organized and like a part of the decor rather than just sliding around the living room. We have three dogs and one of them has claimed this as hers - she won't let the other two close to it. We are going to have to order a few more now! - Rebecca
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Fox News: Unofficial corporate sponsor of Beck's 8/28 rally
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On Fox & Friends, co-host Steve Doocy took great pains to declare that Beck's "Restoring Honor" rally was Beck's alone--"not Fox News'." Yet, just as it did for the tea party rallies, Fox has provided Beck a platform to promote his rally all over the network; indeed, when Beck later appeared on Fox & Friends to discuss his rally, the on-screen graphic directed viewers to Beck's 8/28 rally website "for more information."
Doocy: "Glenn Beck--not Fox News--is hosting" 8/28 rally
Doocy: "Glenn Beck -- not Fox News -- is hosting an event at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to celebrate America." On the August 24 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends, host Steve Doocy introduced an interview with Rev. Al Sharpton, who criticized Beck's rally for taking place on the anniversary of and the site of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, by emphasizing that "Glenn Beck -- not Fox News -- is hosting an event at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to celebrate America."
But Fox has provided Beck a platform to promote rally
Fox & Friends directed viewers to Beck's website for "more info" on Beck's rally. On August 24, Fox & Friends hosted Glenn Beck to promote his 8/28 rally to respond to Sharpton's criticism of the event. Throughout Beck's appearance - and even during the portions of the segment in which the show re-aired Sharpton's earlier appearance - the on-screen graphic directed viewers to Glenn Beck's website for "more info" on the rally:
The O'Reilly Factor promoted Beck's rally. On the August 19 edition of Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor, Bill O'Reilly hosted Beck to promote his 8/28 rally, saying Beck has "got a big event coming up shortly on August 28 in Washington, D.C."
Beck also promoted the rally on the February 26 edition of The O'Reilly Factor (transcript via Nexis):
O'REILLY: All right. So here's Beck. And there's a lot of cancer talk at the CPAC keynote address by you.
GLENN BECK, FOX NEWS ANCHOR: Made some people uncomfortable. Surprisingly, not cancer patients.
O'REILLY: Your point was that progressivism...
BECK: Yes.
O'REILLY: ... is the cancer...
BECK: Yes.
O'REILLY: ... that has seeped into the fabric of America.
BECK: Yes. Here's the -- and here's the best part. You and I have come to the same conclusion. I'm doing a deal at the Lincoln Memorial this summer on 8/28 about restoring honor.
From "Culture Warrior," if I may quote: "Don't do stuff -- don't say stuff and then not do it. Sloppiness of character. It can become habit-forming. It's very important for the T-warrior."
O'REILLY: Traditional warrior.
BECK: I know. It just bothers me. "To be a person of honor, a stand-up guy or gal. What does that mean? By being stand-up, you tell the truth and defend your principles in public, even if they're unpopular."
Beck promoted the rally at least 38 times on his Fox News show. A Nexis search showed that Beck promoted his 8/28 rally at least 38 times on his Fox News show, The Glenn Beck Program, from January through August 23.
Fox News' Sarah Palin will speak at Beck's rally. According to Glenn Beck's website, Fox News' Sarah Palin will be a speaker at Beck's rally:
The speakers include representatives from SOWF, Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, Dr. Alveda King and Marcus Luttrell. Jo Dee Messina will be performing as well.
Fox promotion of Beck's rally mirrors its promotion of tea party rallies
Fox News' on-air talent participated in over a dozen tea party events. Fox News on-air talent participated in over a dozen tea party events. Neil Cavuto, dedicating his entire show to a tea party event in Atlanta, promised to devote his April 15 show to "what [the tea partiers] want to see happen." Fox News contributor Dick Morris advertised his headlining appearances at tea party rallies in Arkansas, saying to Fox News host Megyn Kelly on the April 13 America Live, "I'm going to go there because Blanche Lincoln needs to be defeated." Morris told Kelly that he had a "minor role" in the tea party movement.
Fox news "hops" aboard Tea Party Express with rampant promotions, live coverage. On August 28, 2009 Fox News devoted live coverage and publicity to the kickoff of the Tea Party Express, a bus tour organized by the Republican PAC Our Country Deserves Better, whose mission is to oppose President Obama and the Democrats. Fox News' kickoff coverage follows numerous promotions of the tour on Fox News, Fox Business, The Fox Nation, and FoxNews.com.
Fox heavily promoted and took ownership of April 15, 2009, tea parties. Fox News heavily promoted and advocated for the April 15, 2009 tea parties, which it characterized as a response to Obama administration policies. Fox News frequently aired segments -- from both "opinion" and "news" personalities -- publicizing the protests and encouraging viewers to get involved with them. In many instances, Fox News provided attendance and organizing information, such as dates, locations and website URLs. In early April 2009, Fox News announced that four hosts from the network -- Beck, Neil Cavuto, Greta Van Susteren, and Sean Hannity -- would appear live at four tea party sites and would broadcast the protests live throughout the day. At one point, Fox News even referred to the tea parties as "FNC Tax Day Tea Parties," and the Fox Nation also hosted its own "virtual tea party."
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Set between the two World Wars and based on true historical events, BITTER HARVEST conveys the untold story of the Holodomor, the genocidal famine engineered by the tyrant Joseph Stalin. The film displays a powerful tale of love, honour, rebellion and survival at a time when Ukraine was forced to adjust to the horrifying territorial ambitions of the burgeoning Soviet Union. With an exceptional cast of established and rising stars, the film epically recreates one of the most dramatic and dangerous episodes in the history of 20th Century Europe.
Taglines: "Soviet Union. 1933. Stalin's tyranny could destroy their country. But not their love."
This is a Canadian "film" with a $20,000,000 budget (pretty small by today's standards). Not many very well known actors - Terrence Stamp is the only one I recognize. It is pure Stalin-porn. "Based on true historical events" = based on Nazis propaganda and touted as "true". This is exactly equal to someone making a movie about how the holocaust never happened, but no one will ever make that connection because the lies about the Soviet Union are believed as an article of US patriotism. USA is number one!


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Norfolk holding rabies vaccine clinic Saturday
The clinic is being held at the Public Health headquarters building at 830 Southampton Avenue.
The clinic is being held at the Public Health headquarters building at 830 Southampton Avenue.
Another preview of great food for a great cause with two local restaurants.
We got the weekend off to a rocking start as Stereobloom made their Live Music Friday debut.
One of our favorite guests is back! You know it's going to be a good time when The Ragin Cajun John Morgan stops by.
Our studio audience today was from the King's Daughters and McDonald Garden Centers. They've teamed up for the 21st Annual Make a Scarecrow,…
Officials tell WAVY.com the RV was pulling another vehicle and the back of the RV caught on fire.
The protester was shot Wednesday night during a violent night of protests in Charlotte.
Ardit Ferizi provided the names of more than 1,000 U.S. government and military workers as potential targets.
The man killed by a Tulsa, Oklahoma, officer died from "a penetrating gunshot wound of chest" and his death is considered a homicide.
The FBI is gathering information about an incident involving actor Brad Pitt and his family aboard a private flight last week.
Two men reportedly stole several thousands of dollars video games and tablets from a Tabb Walmart on Sept. 12
Marines and sailors with the locally based Wasp Amphibious Ready Group recently helped in an evacuation operation (NEO) exercise in Oman.
A man on trial for the aggravated sexual assault of a child has been found guilty of indecency with a child by exposure.
Civil rights activists are saying the refusal to release video almost immediately underscores the fractured relationship between police and …
The closure is set to last from now until Oct. 13 in an area stretching from Bridge Road (Route 17) to Lighthouse Drive.
The video was released during the first weekly media briefing from Norfolk Sheriff and Interim Superintendent Bob McCabe.
One million gallons of untreated wastewater in Elizabeth City spilled into the Charles Creek on Wednesday.
Registered voters must meet one of 19 requirements to vote absentee in Virginia.
Betty Shelby turned herself in early Friday, hours after prosecutors charged her with first-degree manslaughter in the death of Terence Crut…
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Sylvester Lipscombe faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for each robbery.
Take a look at VDOT's weekly construction schedule for the Elizabeth River Tunnels that may impact traffic in Hampton Roads.
Nate Lambright, 11, did something most adults haven't done: he completed a triathalon.
Officers and city officials held a community walk through the Swanson Homes neighborhood on Thursday night.
Demonstrators chanted "release the tape" while briefly blocking an intersection near Bank of America headquarters.
"He's overcome a difficult situation and he hasn't given up," said Sheriff Diggs.
Court documents say Frank "Tony" Good, along with four conspirators, mailed meth from Arizona to Virginia for distribution.
Some of the 62 animals rescued from overwhelmed shelters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in August have found new homes in Virginia.
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"Food taste fresh and selection is good for the price. Good place to stop by after a long hike through Jay Cooke." - Yelp
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"Black Bear, I love you. When we go to Duluth for work, we always stay here at Black Bear. It's a little ways out of the city, but the prices are GREAT for rooms. It's much more reasonable than staying in downtown Duluth. Plus the rooms are REALLY nice." - Yelp
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"Everything is very clean and new at Black Bear. I'd totally recommend it!!" - Yelp
"The BEST thing here is the Thursday night seafood buffet. They have great snow crab legs, fried clams/calamari/shrimp/fish, soft shell crabs, oysters on the half shell, etc. PLUS, I'm pretty sure they had prime rib at the carving station! Holy cats man, what a deal!" - Yelp
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May 11 – May 25, 2014
Pico House, El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument
Antonio Miranda Rodriguez was of Asian decent and was appointed by Alta California Governor Felipe de Neve in 1777 to be the 12th Poblador to settle in El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Ángeles de Porciúncula, or today it is known as Los Angeles. However during los pobladores travels, Rodriguez's daughter became ill with small pox, thus suspending his journey.
In celebration of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Heritage Month, FilAm ARTS and the El Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument would like to explore the narratives of Filipino presence in Los Angeles in the Saysay Project exhibition: The Arrival of the 12th Poblador. These narratives range from the 12th Poblador Antonio Miranda Rodriguez, who was of Filipino descent, one of the original 12 founding families but who never made it to Los Angeles; the Galleon Trade, the Farm Workers Movement; the Zoot Suits; Mexipinos; to the waves of Filipino Americans who contribute to the larger story of the City of Angels. Upwards of 20 artists will be showcasing their art work depicting Filipino American culture in Los Angeles, including the intersection of Mexican and Filipino narratives through the Galleon Trade in the 17th Century, to the Farm Workers Movement in the 1960's.
There will be a special EXHIBIT PREVIEW AND RECEPTION on May 9th for supporters. Contribute to the production and exhibition for The Arrival of the 12th Poblador for an exclusive invitation by clicking here. The exhibit will be open to the public on Sunday, May 11th.
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What's your focus for 2013?
As 2012 comes to a close, the thought at the top of my mind is THANK YOU! Thank you to my clients for being great and supporting me throughout the past year. Thank you to my readers for enjoying, commenting and sharing my writing. And thank you to my friends and family for taking this journey with me. I appreciate everything that all of you do.
I already wrote at length about my content marketing plans for 2013, but I also wanted to show my appreciation to each of you by giving you a sneak preview. One of my marketing resolutions was to create more eBooks, and you're getting a free copy of the first one, "2013 Focus Series: Creating Great Content."
In this eBook, I outline how you can write or improve the pages of your website to better talk about your business and engage your site visitors. In future books, we'll dive into other forms of content marketing like blogging, podcasting and video.
I hope you download and read the book - it's not long, and let me know if you found it helpful and valuable. I also hope that 2013 proves to be a very successful year for you, and I'm looking forward to helping you along the way. This is my last blog post of 2012 so I want to wish you and yours a Happy New Year!
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