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Mothercare burp cloths
I have found that one essential item needed for my baby is muslins, muslins and more muslins. They come in handy for everything, absolutely everything from clean up duties to acting as breast feeding covers. So I was more than a little dubious when my husband purchased these Mothercare burp cloths rather than just investing in another quality packet of my much loved and relied upon muslin squares. However, now that I have been using the Mothercare burp cloths for a while I do think that they have their place. If I am honest I am not sure that I would have purchased the burp cloths myself but I certainly wouldn't put them back now.
There is nothing complicated about the burp cloths, they are simply an elongated rectangular piece of absorbent cloth that you can easily throw over your shoulder before positioning the little one to protect your clothes from possible spit up. The cloths also serve well as a make shift bib if you have forgotten to take one or if a bib isn't close at hand when required.
The material the burp cloths are made from is mostly cotton (75 % cotton and 25 % polyester) so is very soft and gentle to the touch. The cloths also come in either a pack of three white burp cloths or a multi colour set (containing an orange, green and yellow cloth). I own the multi coloured set and they are lovely and pretty gender neutral.
The burp cloths do come in handy because unlike the larger muslins that you need to fold to fit well over your shoulder these come in the perfect shape. However, they do have some small disadvantages such as I wouldn't take the burp cloths out and about with me because I would probably still need to take a muslin as well, why take two items when one will do? Especially when leaving the house with the little bundle is difficult enough to do anyway without looking like you have already packed everything bar the kitchen sink. And if I was being really picky I do think that they could be ever so slightly wider. Sometimes I find when using the burp cloths that they just don't cover enough shoulder surface, especially with a little baby that is learning to move their neck and will spit up in all directions. But generally the burp cloths do serve their purpose well.
I have been repeatedly using and washing the burp cloths for nearly a month now and so far they have kept their shape and retained their colour. Apart from an ever so slightly used look the cloths have survived lots of milky spit up and baby dribble and I am sure they will do for much longer to come.
I definitely think that the Mothercare burp cloths have earned their keep in our house and although they are not by any means an essential item I do appreciate having them around and I would recommend them. Therefore, from me they get a four out of five star rating.
If you are interested in owning your very own set of burp cloths then you can purchase them from most Mothercare stores or from Mothercare's online website for £4.99. A bargain in my eyes because it has saved me from having to wash, dry and clean more of my and my husband's clothes on a regular basis.
I bought these along with lots of other baby essentials back when I was pregnant and they've come in very handy to say the least!
I use these when winding my daughter to prevent any dribble or sick getting on my clothes and they also come in handy when I'm feeding my baby as they soak up any dribbles of milk that run out of the corners of her mouth. I've got a support cushion and I put one of these cloths on it and then another under my babies chin when feeding her to avoid any milk (or puke!) dribbling on to it as I really don't want it to become stained and smell like breast milk!
The burp cloths are available from Mothercare both in store and via their website. They come in packs of three and both non textured and textured versions are available. I have the non textured version as I didn't really see much point in the textured version and I knew that my baby would be resting her head on it and I was concerned that the textured version may leave little marks on her skin. I paid £4.99 for each pack of three cloths and I bought two packs as I wasn't keen on the idea of re-using them for too long. I think £4.99 is a really good price considering how much use I've had out of these so far and they're brilliant quality too.
The cloths are available in a range of bright colours and I have two orange ones, two white ones and two lime green ones. The colours are unisex and I like that they're colourful as they're much more exciting than the plain white muslin cloths that I have. The burp cloths are coloured on one side and white on the other side. The cloths both look and feel good quality and there's no dodgy stitching or anything like that.
The cloths are shaped to go over the shoulder and the cloth sits on my shoulder securely and they're nice and wide as well as long - they measure 50cm by 17cm which I think is the perfect size and I wasn't expecting them to be so big when I bought them. They can be folded up easily though when I'm not winding Erin and they can be used to clean around her mouth/chin/hands etc just like a tea towel. I breastfeed my baby and find that it is more gentle on my babies skin as well as more hygienic to clean up sick and dribbles of milk up with these rather than the tea towels and I wash them seperately too.
These are machine washable and I have washed all of mine countless times. They wash well and although they've not faded much in colour, the texture has become slightly worn looking over time - not a huge issue though and they don't look scruffy or anything. Stains come out well and I've not had any issues with having to re-wash them several times and they do not hold the smell of breast milk etc. They can be tumble dried as well. The cloths are made of cotton (80%) and polyester (25%). They're very soft to the touch with an almost fleecey kind of feel to them and because of this I imagine that they feel very cosey to my baby and they're nice and gentle on her skin too.
The cloths soak up fluid well and I've had no problems with them staining or holding smells. I overall reccommend them as they're very good value for money and are incredibly handy.
When I was expecting my daughter I recieved several gifts from relatives. These cloths being one of them. The cloths come in packs of three and are available in pale pink, pale blue and white. Each pack costs £4.99.
As all new parents know when winding your baby they sometimes bring up some milk and there is nothing worse than the dried in white stains you can get on your clothes. These cloths are designed to stop this. Each cloth is made from a mixture of 75% cotton and 75% polyester. The cloth is colored on the one side and white on the other. The edges are nicely sewn with stitching to match the colour of the cloth. The shape of the cloth means that you can rest it over your shoulder comfortably without worrying that it will fall off.
The cloths have a really soft texture which reminds me of a fleece. They are so soft you can rest your baby's head comfortably on your shoulder without worrying that it may irritate their skin. The cloths are really absorbant and while using these even when my daughter has brought up a lot of milk, or has just been generally sicky these cloths have absorbed it and not allowed any to pass through to my clothes.
Another good thing about these cloths is that they dry really quickly if you place them on or over something to air after use. The also wash really well. I have washed mine several times and noticed no shrinkage.
I would recommend these to all parents with young baby's as they were a great investment. Now my daughter is older and able to bring up her own wind I use them to wipe up dribble as she is teething in place of muslin cloths which I find are too big. I can see me using these until they fall apart!
Every parent knows that at some stage during winding their child that there will occassionally be more than a burp come up! And unless you want it all down one shoulder (let's face it, we've all been there!) then you need something to protect you from the evils your baby will throw [up] at you!
These Mothercare Burp cloths were purchased for us and act like Muslin squares. They were available in pale lemon, pale aqua or white and came in packs of 3. We had 3 packs purchased for us so ended up with 3 of every colour - it is best to have more than enough of these! The other side to the cloth is plain white. I found that these were a fair bit thicker than what your standard Muslin Squares are and due to this they are far more absorbant which is a bonus.
The cloths remind me of an oven mitt in terms of their shape.
These feel very soft to touch. I expected them to be a little bit scratchy as they look that way but they were just really nice and soft. I was also pleased about this as I knew my daughter would be able to have her face rested against them and these wouldn't mark it.
They wash up really nicely when you need to wash them and they don't stain easily which is a God send as there is nothing worse than having baby things with loads of little stains on.
The cloths are nice and wide too so they cover your shoulder completely so you really do avoid those messes on the shoulder.
Definately recommended over muslin squares :) They cost £4.99 for a pack of 3 from Mothercare.
We purchased some of the Mothercare Burp Cloths which came in a set of 3 cloths, as we thought they would be very handy when winding our baby after a feed. We were very pleased with them as they lasted well and worked for us.
Very often during winding you do get more than just the odd burp come up and its best to be prepared for that. This set of Mothercare Burp Cloths can come in very handy at times like that as they can protect you from any over spills.
The Mothercare Burp Cloths come in either pale lemon, pale aqua or white. The other side of each cloth is in plain white. They are neatly edged and made of a mix of mostly cotton and also some polyester. This makes them durable and easily washable too. The thickness is good and they can absorb small spills really well.
They are soft enough to lay your baby next to without causing and abrasion or scratching. This means that you can place one of the burp cloths over your shoulder and then pick up you baby, lay them against your chest and wind as usual. We found this very easy to do.
Each set of 3 Mothercare Burp Cloths costs £4.99. This works out at roughly £1.64 per cloth. This is a fair price per cloth as far as I am concerned, as it can save on you having to change your clothes after unexpected upsets and stops that new mum or dad with baby sick on your shoulder look that is very unpleasant.
The Mothercare Burp Cloths are just wide enough to protect the main part of your body that may be effected by spills. The Mothercare Burp Cloths can also be used to gently wipe your babys face if needed and can be used during feeding too. All you need to do is fold one in half and place it under your babys chin and it can be used as a make shift bib or as an extra layer of protection on top of the bib.
We have found the Mothercare Burp Cloths to be a better way to protect from spills during winding than just using material nappy cloths. They are much softer for your baby to lean against and yet do absorb well.
At £1.64 per cloth they don't seem overpriced as they are very handy. They were something that we found very useful as they meant we didn't have to worry about unexpected milk spills.
The Mothercare Burp Cloths can be used with sicky babies when having a bit of a cuddle too, as they take away the risk that you will end up with baby sick on your top. We also found this to be very handy and took to using one of the cloths very often as a just on case measure.
Over all we liked these cloths and found them to be just the thing for that early stage when your baby tends to be a bit windy and colic prone. Although you can use other things to do a similar job to the Mothercare Burp Cloths, we liked these more. They are something that we would recommend and as such they get a 5 star rating.


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Positive but weak Russian growth is expected in 2017. Activity in the hydrocarbon sector is unlikely to pick up much: production reached a record level in 2016 (11.2 million bpd), though the lack of investment and the maturity of several oilfields limit prospects for increased production capacity. Meanwhile, at the end of November 2016 Russia made a commitment to the OPEC countries to gradually reduce its output by 300,000 bpd over 6 months. The manufacturing sector (agrifood, chemicals/pharmaceuticals) could benefit from a slight upturn in domestic demand. Construction activity could be stimulated by various projects, in particular, in anticipation of the 2018 football world cup. Private investment is expected to remain hampered by the persistent lack of business confidence, high interest rates. Private consumption, the main driver of activity, will be buoyed by the slow increase in household income, associated, in particular, with a less restrictive fiscal policy, which, in particular, authorises an increase in retirement pensions. Real income could also benefit from the moderation in inflation.
Continuing the trend observed in late 2016, price growth could slow in 2017 because of the strengthening of the ruble's exchange rate, which limits imported inflation. Monetary policy (interest rate at 10% since September 2-16) is expected to be eased very gradually so as not to threaten the central bank's inflation target (4% in 2018).
In the absence of real progress in the conflict in East Ukraine, the sanctions imposed by the EU could be maintained beyond the end of January 2017, the date on which the member countries will be re-examining the matter. If the sanctions applied by the US are lifted or eased, after Donald Trump becomes president, improved access to international finance could help the country post stronger growth in 2017.
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The State, whose debt remains low, has comfortable foreign exchange reserves (around 11 months of imports in late October 2016), plus sovereign fund assets totalling over USD 100 billion (more than 8% of GDP) at end October 2016.
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The dollar's appreciation could put pressure on the ruble's exchange rate, which should, nonetheless, be strengthened by favourable developments in oil prices and capital flows: FDIs are not expected to rebound in the absence of real improvement in the Ukraine situation and in governance; however, capital outflows will slow, because of the reduction in external debt repayments (about USD 80 billion in 2017 compared with 90 billion in 2016) and incentives for repatriating funds held abroad.
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Wonderful oil painting on canvas by A. Armstrong. Painting measures approximately 10" by 8" in a frame that measures 17" by 14.5". Great technique!Charming scene that would compliment any decor. Very Good condition.


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So Mondays are one of the days mom has off work. I have to admit I was a little peeved by the time yesterday evening rolled around because stupid Natty got to go out on a LONG walk, and Storm got to go out on a LOOOOooong walk the week before and I had to stay at home for both of them. Where's MY long walk? Mom says I get to go out and do more during the week and Storm and Natty deserve some really good quality one-on-one time too. I say that's a buncha bunk -- she's MY mom and I had her FIRST!
Anyway.... It turns out mom and dad were thinking of me after all 'cause we all got to go on a pretty decent family walk when dad got home from work. Seems like dad got home awful early. I wonder if it had anything to do with this "daylight savings" thing they kept talking about. So we all left the house and as we approached the train tracks the dinger thing started going off. Usually mom starts walking faster but keeps some form of control, but not dad! That's why he's fun! He started running, so we all got to RUN across the tracks! It was invigorating but totally goes against all of our train safety rules! After the train tracks you're in gopher and bunny country. Storm, Natty, and I immediately started checking gopher holes for activity. (I *was* wearing my backpack this time. I bet I could fit a whole bunch of gophers in there!). As we got closer to the other half of the lot mom was telling dad about the rabbit, and then BAM! We saw it!!!
It was sitting by the lone tree that grows in the lot. Mom and dad were totally making fun of me for looking for the rabbit, but the joke was on them! They didn't see it but we did, and all chaos ensued as we got close enough and spooked it causing it to run from it's hiding spot! He's started to change back to a brown color rabbit and his white and brown coat were making for some pretty decent camouflage. Storm and Natty were on the two headed dog leash and when the rabbit started running Storm and Natty took off after it, which surprised the heck out of dad! He had to struggle to gain control of them and looked like a fisherman who had a BIG fish on his line! I shot out and would have gotten that stupid bunny if it weren't for that blasted LEASH again! We were SO close I could almost taste it, and I was overtaken with this primal urge to make my bunny catching noises despite being restrained. I pulled as hard as I could towards that bunny but mom won out in the end and we finally had to give into letting the stupid bunny go. For someone who respects me as a carnivore and a dog she sure can be a party pooper sometimes! Mom and Dad were almost out of breath from laughing so hard and us dogs were zinging with adrenaline so we had to stop and take a breather before we kept walking.
I swear one of these days I'll get that rabbit! The leash mom uses on me is slowly wearing -- maybe one day with enough pulling I can cause it to *snap* and then I can catch the rabbit!
So this morning mom was getting ready to start her week (she has Mondays off) and I decided to make her take me to work with her. Usually I can tell if she was intending to from the time she gets up, if not the night before, and I definitely wasn't getting the feeling that she was this morning. I knew I had some convincing to do!
First I followed her into the bathroom, which I usually only do when I want my dinner and she's taking her sweet time. Not only did I follow her in the first time, but I came BACK in after she kicked me out! When she let us out into the yard I went because I had to pee, but I came back up to the door with Storm and Natty. (Usually I like to stay out until the last second possible.) I made sure to hang out by the door and stick to mom like glue as she put her coffee thermos and stuff in her backpack, and guess what? It WORKED! Mom said, "Gee, Meridian, do you want something? You want to go to WORK?" I replied in my own way with those looks that I know mom understands as well as she does English coming out of the mouths of other humans. The message was, "WELL DUH!" She put that stupid martingale collar on me (I don't know who this Martingale is but I'd like to bite him!) and my leash and we were off! She didn't even put my backpack on, which was fine given what I wanted to do today.
We went down the hill and around the corner and I knew it was coming up soon, so I got serious and all of a sudden mom said, "OH MY GOD, you don't wanna go to work, you want to go look for that RABBIT!". What an epiphany. My mom's a pretty smart lady, but sometimes it takes her a while to get things! What did she THINK I wanted to do? Yeah, going to work was a plus, as I like to get petted and have bones and things that my sisters don't get, but today was all business. Business of the the important kind, too, not like the kind mom and dad do all day. This is about a jack-rabbit.
It started last Wednesday when mom took me to work with her. We were on our way home and we were walking thru the short cut parking lot by the train tracks. All of a sudden I saw the most amazing thing! It was a GIANT white rabbit! He thought he was being all sneaky in the winter time by turning himself white, but the joke was on him! The snow had all melted a couple days before! It was just in the middle of the lot and I KNEW I had a chance! I darted off after it, but I had let it slip my mind that I was wearing a collar and leash, and mom was a little more on the ball than I thought! She's usually pretty lax about my leash walking manners thru that lot, and she's even let me off leash a few times even though she tells me she could get something called a "fine" for it, so I have to be really good. I was trying to get that darned rabbit as mom held me in place with that darned leash and I watched as it ran farther and farther away. Mom did say that she wishes she could have let me chase it, and I knew she meant it, but I stayed where I was. It was torture when it stopped for a second at a chain link fence before finding a spot to go under it.
I had to make due with sniffing gopher holes after that, but mark my words: I WILL GET THAT RABBIT! I'll be on a campaign of getting to go to work with mom every day I possibly can, which is a total of three times a week! That's six chances for seeing that parking lot rabbit again! I better be really good at work if I'm to expect that she bring me that much. I've been trying really hard. Really!
Well, today's my birthday and I'm TEN years old! That's what the people keep telling me anyway, and apparently it's quite a big deal!
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Can you elaborate on the "Joke" part we already know about the noise.
Several of us were standing there while he was trying to fix an EASY crease out of a hood. I do mean easy 15- 30 mins for a good dent guy. Jeff Mcgill (Beach Cities PDR, who is the dent guy Chip Foose uses) ask why all of the braces are cut out of the hood. He responds that you can only get to 20% of the vehicle with this tool. I then asked why you have to destroy a hood to TRY to fix an easy dent? No answer. He had left the crease high and multilated then proceeded to pull out 1500 sand paper and sand it. That wouldn't have been so bad except he didn't polish it so you could see the final product, which was multilated.Now i realize it was a demostration and he was trying to be quick without everyone walking away, I've done many demos at car shows, you have to have the finished dent perfect. Several exhibitors we talked to commented on how anyone could bring "snake oil" expos and people would be gullable enough to buy it. The product MAy work in 20% of the areas of the car in the hands of a skilled craftsman. That same craftsman could get to 95% of the same car using paintless dent repair. It is true PDR takes years to learn, but for 20% of the vehicles surface i'd say it's snake oil, and alot of other people agreed.
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Zebra prints on wine bottle and wine dispenser.
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Zebra prints on wine bottle and wine dispenser.
The design is indeed one of a kind. A rare find. Great post!
I like this packaging!Liked the color and specially the wine dispenser.
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And now, here comes Hyundai, leaping into the scrum from the top rope like Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka.
The Detroit News reports that like GM and Ford, Hyundai's now offering $1,000 to customers who trade their Toyota in for a Sonata, Elantra, or Elantra Touring. Unike GM and Ford, Hyundai is only running the incentives through next Monday. Meanwhile, Chrysler could reportedly follow suit next week. Honda, for its part, has flatly stated that it is staying out of the feeding frenzy, and won't be targeting Toyota customers with specific incentives.
[Source: The Detroit News | Image: Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty Images]


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Malaysia's first openly gay pastor says to wed
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Getting married on the upcoming anniversary of Malaysia's independence day on August 31 holds special meaning for the country's first openly gay pastor, who says he is seeking greater tolerance in this Muslim-majority country.
Ouyang Wen Feng co-founded a gay-friendly Christian church in the Southeast Asian nation's capital in 2007 that has been condemned by conservative religious groups. Homosexuality is punishable in Malaysia by caning and up to 20 years jail.
The 41-year-old Ouyang says he will tie the knot with his American partner, Broadway producer Phineas Newborn III, 47, in a ceremony in New York, which last month became the sixth U.S. state to legalize gay marriages.
"We plan to register the marriage on Malaysia's National Day on August 31, which means a lot to me," said Ouyang.
In Malaysia, neither civil nor Islamic laws, which run parallel to each other, recognize same sex unions and the subject remains deeply taboo.
Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is battling a criminal charge of sodomising a former male aide in a case which he says is a political plot to discredit his reputation among the country's Muslim majority.
Christians make up about 9 percent of the country's 28 million population.
Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Jamil Khir Baharom, who is in charge of Islamic affairs, recently described Ouyang's plans to wed as an example of "extreme freedom."
Ouyang was the subject of a string of criticism via emails and comments in the media following the establishment of his church four years ago. But Malaysians in general have not been hostile toward him, he said. Continued...


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Justin Rockefeller
Justin Rockefeller has run special relations at Addepar, a Silicon Valley-based technology company reinventing the tools to aggregate and analyze financial data, since 2012. Addepar is a wealth management platform that provides investment professionals with the tools required to manage complex global portfolios.
In March 2013, Mr. Rockefeller co-founded The ImPact, whose mission is to increase the probability and pace of solving social problems by improving the flow of capital to businesses creating measurable social impact. The ImPact is a nonprofit/NGO membership organization comprised of investors who pledge to make impact investments, track their social impact and financial progress, and share those data with others who have made The Pact.
He is also a venture partner at Richmond Global, LLC, a global venture capital firm focusing on technology-enabled services and mobile technologies with applications in the United States and across major emerging markets. He serves on the boards of Japan Society and the international council of The Museum of Modern Art. He is a "TEDster," and an Americas Business Council Foundation Fellow.
Prior to working at Addepar, Justin was principal at Richmond Global, LLC; investments included Addepar, AdChina, and Buuteeq. Previously, he was vice president of Uhuru Capital Management, an investment management platform designed to enable investors to pursue superior financial returns while facilitating global economic and social development.
Mr. Rockefeller was co-founder and chair of GenerationEngage, a nonprofit NGO connecting politicians and community college students. Notable participants included, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Colin Powell, Newt Gingrich, Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Hagel, Stephen Breyer, Robert Reich, Peggy Noonan, Ted Sorensen, Coretta Scott King, John C. Whitehead, and Spike Lee. Key technology partners included Apple and Google. In 2009, GenerationEngage merged with a similar NGO, Mobilize.org.
Mr. Rockefeller formerly served on the boards of Voxiva, Inc.; Rockefeller Family Fund (investment committee); Population Council (audit committee); the Alliance for the Arts (executive committee); GenerationEngage (chair); Mobilize.org (treasurer); and the New York State Commission on National and Community Service. He also served on the National Leadership Council for GLSEN – the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network.
For three years, he worked at New York's Museum of Modern Art. In 2002, he received a B.A. from Princeton University.
Mr. Rockefeller joined the Fund in 2009.


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- Team Name: Team Wallhead
- Nationality: English
- Age: 30
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 170lbs
- Total Fights: 35
- Record: 26-9-0 (W-L-D)
- Cage Warriors Record: 11-6-0 (W-L-D)
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Results: Cage Warriors 73
Stevie Ray retained his lightweight crown in Newcastle, while Alex Enlund came away with the featherweight strap.
Weigh-in results: Cage Warriors 73
All 28 fighters are on weight ahead of Cage Warriors 73 in Newcastle.
Cage Warriors 73: Newcastle
Check out everything you need to know about Cage Warriors 73 in Newcastle, England, on Saturday, November 1.
CWFC 73: Suarez vs. Wallhead
Juan Manuel Suarez and Jimmy Wallhead will lock horns in Newcastle on November 1.
Results: Cage Warriors 68
Danny Roberts picked up a career-best win with a KO stoppage of Jimmy Wallhead of the main event at Cage Warriors 68.
Weigh-in results: Cage Warriors 68
Main-event rivals Danny Roberts and Jimmy Wallhead are both on weight for their clash at CWFC 68 in Liverpool.
Cage Warriors 68: Liverpool
Check out everything you need to know about Cage Warriors 68 in Liverpool, England, on Saturday, May 3.
[VIDEO] Cage Warriors 68: Countdown
Watch the Cage Warriors 68: Countdown, previewing the main-event meeting of Danny Roberts and Jimmy Wallhead.
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Liverpool's Echo Arena is set to host the meeting of Danny Roberts and Jimmy Wallhead on Saturday, May 3.
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Jimmy Wallhead has committed his immediate future exclusively to Cage Warriors Fighting Championship.


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Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's Weekend Romp with the Girls
Heading out for an afternoon of quality family time, Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren took daughters Honor Marie and Haven Garner out for breakfast and a day at the park this weekend (February 18).
The fashionable family looked chic while arriving at the Coral Tree Cafe in Brentwood, CA before heading to the nearby playground area in Beverly Hills.
The "Good Luck Chuck" actress donned a yellow scarf, blue cardigan and jeans while her hubby sported Ray Bans and a plaid button down shirt. Their daughter Honor Marie looked just as cute as her fashionable mom while decked out in a faux fur vest, blue long sleeve shirt and shorts.
The outing comes just as the fashionista made her way back to the west coast from the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City.
The "Machete" beauty graced the front row of the Michael Kors runway show and, before heading off to the catwalk display, the actress took to her twitter page while writing, "heading 2 @michaelkors show w @mrbradgoreski -thx @renatocampora & @lauren_andersen."
Enjoy the pictures of Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren with daughters Honor and Haven in Los Angeles (February 18).
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Cadillac Catera and Cimarron Forum Discussion, 99 Catera p171, p174, p442 DTC Codes in Past Cadillac Vehicle Discussion; I have a 99 Catera which has been setting p171 and p174 codes for a while now. Just got done ...
- 09-13-08 12:15 PM #1Cadillac Owners Member
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99 Catera p171, p174, p442 DTC Codes
I have a 99 Catera which has been setting p171 and p174 codes for a while now. Just got done with a timing belt change and now I am getting p171, p174, AND p442 codes. I have read previous posts about replacing the MAF sensor when both the p171 and p174 codes are set. I was just about to order the part when I checked today and the 3rd code appeared. Not sure if this is an additional clue which could point me to a different trouble which is now setting all 3 codes OR if I have an additional issue.
I have inspected the induction system thoroughly after the timing belt job...all looks good. I can't seem to find any posts on the p442 code which could point me to a common trouble spot with the EVAP system.
Any advise / guidance would be greatly appreciated as I don't want to plunk down $150 for a MAF sensor only to get all 3 codes re-appearing after I do so.
Re: 99 Catera p171, p174, p442 DTC Codes
What did you find those codes meant, I could look them up but I'm just feeling lazy today.
Re: 99 Catera p171, p174, p442 DTC Codes
The p171 is a Fuel System Lean Bank 1. The P174 is Fuel System Lean Bank 2. The p442 is a Small Leak Detected in EVAP System.
Upon inspection of the EVAP purge valve, I found a green colored collar sliding up and down the hose which runs from the valve to the EVAP service port. I need to pull the plenum to further inspect but it does look like a potential cause for the EVAP leak.
Re: 99 Catera p171, p174, p442 DTC Codes
FYI to all....I replaced the MAF sensor and it seems to have cleared the p171 and p174 codes...which makes sense since those were the Lean Codes for Banks 1 and 2. I really saw a difference immediatly after I replaced the sensor. The engine didn't race up above 2000 RPM on the first start of the day as I had become accustomed to. Additionally, it doesn't run roughly for the first few minutes after the first start of the day (especially on cooler mornings). As for the p442 code, I think it is a separate issue. It came back after I cleared the codes after the MAF replacement. As I mentioned earlier, I found a green collar sliding along the tubing which runs between the EVAP service port and the purge switch. Upon inspection, it looks as if it snaps behind the connector at the service port to ensure it stays fully seated. I put the collar back in place and I am continuing to drive my Catera to see if that keeps the p442 code from getting set.
Re: 99 Catera p171, p174, p442 DTC Codes
Well....my final update for this post is a successful one...the p442 code I was getting was due to a bad gas cap. Upon a close inspection, I found that if I pulled directly out on the cap, it would pop out of the filler neck very easily. This was after hearing the 3 recommended "clicks" when tightening the cap. I replaced the cap (best price I found was at RockAuto...none of the local stores carried it and I didn't even check with the dealer). I cleared the p442 code and it hasn't returned after about 3 weeks of steady driving.


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Window Tint - what do you have?
I believe stock windows are 20% have you guys gone darker?
When I got my front windows done I think they did 20% to match the rears. I think they still look too light and I'm think i might want to go darker.
Someone told me that I could try 15% on the front even though it's darker the light coming in front the front windshield will make it match the rear, has anyone done this?
I definitely don't want 5% tint but something I'd like to know what y'all have.
Re: Window Tint - what do you have?
Not sure what % but good enough for 2 $57 tickets so far Matches rear
- 06-29-12 12:36 AM #3Cadillac Owners Member
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Re: Window Tint - what do you have?
I have 5% (Limo) Suntek Carbon Series all around and 70% Carbon on front windshield that looks transparent like there is no window tint there but have the benefits of having the windshield tinted. With the rear being tinted already from the factory you can see slightly through the front 2 windows.
Re: Window Tint - what do you have?
15 on the front and on the rear over the factory tint
Then windows are so large that they let a lot of light in. I wish my front windows were a little darker.
- 06-29-12 07:56 AM #5Cadillac Owners Member
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Re: Window Tint - what do you have?
You can use 15 on the fronts and 20 on the rear and they will end up matching. I like the huper optik film, very nice, ceramic coated and polarized.
Re: Window Tint - what do you have?
Now that you mentioned it, I'm sure that's what's on mine, 15 front and 20 over 20 on the rear.
Re: Window Tint - what do you have?
@uflj50 - When you say 20% on the rear you mean you left the factory tint as is and just added 15% tint on the two front windows right?
@murphy I've seen other pics of your truck and yes that is nice tint hard to see in, I get stopped by cops all the time I don't think I need another excuse for them to pull me over
With my previous Escalade I forgot what % tint they added to my front windows but for some reason it looked a lot darker than my new one. I'm not sure if it was because the truck was white so the contrast was a lot higher. However I do feel like the factory tint on my 2011 is slightly lighter than my 2007 but again it might be just my eyes playing tricks on me.
Have any of you guys added a tinted strip across the top of your windshields I don't know if I like that but it might help darken the cabin a bit more.
I did 5% on the front windows and 15% over the factory tinted rear windows. The tint place said it would match the front perfectly if I did that and they were definitely right!
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Re: Window Tint - what do you have?
I went with 20% up front and left the back as they were. I have used 5% on all my trucks in the past... but it made backing up at night so dang hard... even worse in the rain! I'm glad I went with 20% it looks clean and cuts the sun just enough.
Re: Window Tint - what do you have?
Here is what it looks like:
It's a sunny day today and as you can see not much privacy.
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Re: Window Tint - what do you have?
I did 30 on the rear and it matches pretty good..have had tint on all my vehicles since 1993 and never got pulled over once..the cops just hate when they cant see in at all and i dont blame them. if i get pulled over i open all the windows so they can see in. one time for inspection i left the passenger side closed with the tint removed and driver side down with tint. they never asked me close drivers window so all i needed to do is retint the passenger window.
Re: Window Tint - what do you have?
So I know this isn't "my" section but I figured since the topic is tinting you guys might let it slide
If not, I apologize in advance.
I did 14% on my front windows to match the factory 20% on the rears. The 14% actually works out well because like you said, it compensates for the extra light that comes in through the windshield and sunroof, keeping it as closely matched as possible. I've been stopped once for it, but thankfully I've got the medical waiver.
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Question, I had front tinted to match the factory rear. One thing I don't like is when you look out from inside, the rear windows are Chrystal clear, the aftermarket tint looks like a haze from the film. Are there different types of tint? I would like it to be clear like the factory. Is this possible?
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I had 20% on mine. I got pulled over twice and got written up for $250.00 each time which is a moving violation here in MA that means insurance goes up etc and you have a risk of losing your license. I fought each ticket and won and I just lighten the tint up to the legal 35%. it wasn't worth the aggravation.....
Re: Window Tint - what do you have?
I'm sorry to hear that. Here in VA the legal limit for fronts is 50% on cars and MPVs or you can get the waiver. Back windows are unregulated. We also luck out because all equipment violations here are secondary offenses and not moving violations, meaning the officer cannot stop you just for tinting or whatever. You have to be speeding/weaving/blow a red light etc. for them to stop you and then they can ticket you for b.s. stuff. Equipment issues here are luxury taxes.
What if the car you're driving with the "illegal" tint isn't yours? Couldn't you focus more on the dude doing 90 going by us instead of my windows? Excuse me for wanting to keep my leather and skin protected from the sun or for wanting to deter thieves since the Escalade is the most stolen car in America. (Or at least it was recently)
Now before I get to far into this, know that I have immediate family in law enforcement and I understand/agree with the officer safety argument. However, if that is the concern, then why don't they just make a law which states that when an officer approaches your vehicle, you must roll down your front windows? That should probably be a law anyway, then you would at least have a better idea of who is really trying to hide something.
Sorry I'll get off the soapbox now lol


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Indianapolis hotel occupancy rises in 2012
There wasn't as much room at the inns in 2012, at least not in Marion County.
Visit Indy reports that demand, occupancy, revenue and the average daily room rate all rose in 2012, especially for downtown hotels.
Year-end reports show demand for downtown holes increased 5% over 2011, occupancy was up 4.3%, revenue jumped 13.6% and the average daily rate rose 7.9%
Visit Indy says while a lot of it had to do with Indianapolis hosting the 2012 Super Bowl, it wasn't everything.
They say hotel occupancy and revenue has continued to climb steadily since 2008, when it reached a low point in the midst of the recession.
They credit the uptick in the economy and number of large, conventions and trade shows.


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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Uralic is an adjective which refers to a group of peoples and their culture. It relates to the Ural region of Russia.
- Eskimo–Uralic languages
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- Proto-Uralic homeland hypotheses
- Proto-Uralic language
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800 University WaySpartanburg, SC 293031-864-503-5000
November 29, 2010
Chapter 7 Faculty Grievance Procedures
A few revisions have been made to Chapter 7 Faculty Grievance Procedures. These changes come from consultation with administration and Advisory.
Changes are as follows:
Line 16 ADD "within 15 days"
Line 35-36 ADD "Requests for information must occur within 15 days of the petition."
Chapter 7: Faculty Grievance Procedures
November 10, 2010
Chapter 8 Graduate Faculty Selection and Evaluation Criteria will be deleted from the Faculty Manual.
The precise qualifications, procedures for selection and evaluation of graduate faculty should be determined within each academic unit. Distinct schools or colleges, disciplinary organizations, and accreditation boards will have the greatest say in graduate program policy. University faculty have oversight in the creation of a graduate program, just as there is such oversight for any new or revised program, with the revisions to the Academic Affairs Committee, formerly the Executive Academic Affairs Committee. The wording in Chapter Two approved by Senate 2010 dictates that the Academic Affairs Committee, in consultation with administrators and faculty, is involved in recommending and developing any new or changed graduate programs. New or changed graduate programs will include the qualifications and status of faculty.
The following will be included in the Policies & Procedures document:
The Graduate Faculty
All full time faculty with terminal degrees who teach graduate courses at the University of South Carolina Upstate shall be Graduate Faculty. All faculty who teach graduate courses and are not full time faculty or do not hold a terminal degree shall be Adjunct Graduate Faculty. Specific criteria and procedures for selection and evaluation of Graduate Faculty and Adjunct Graduate Faculty are determined by individual Academic Unit.
Perhaps at a later date, after the expansion of graduate programs on our campus and their growth, the Faculty Manual will have a meaningful and detailed chapter on Graduate Faculty that reflects actual campus practice. Until then, we believe it best to rely on individual academic units to make decisions in consultation with the necessary University administration and faculty committees.
November 3, 2010
Statement of Explanation
The right to grieve is central to the welfare of the faculty and in turn to the integrity of the institution. For this reason, a chapter largely comprised of policy and procedure will maintain its status as part of the Faculty Manual rather than the forthcoming Policies and Procedures Manual. The revision of the manual to date has had two central themes throughout: simplification and elucidation. As is often the case, achieving one of these goals serves the other. We hope that the revision of Chapter 7 exemplifies such synergy.
Those familiar with the previous iterations will note that both the process itself and the prose describing it have been abbreviated. The major excisions were a paragraph describing the parameters of time periods, a specific list of greivable matters, and a description of a "pre-grievance" process that created a lengthy, redundant process of review. Furthermore, we have removed subheadings and re-organized the material so that the revision reads as a more coherent narrative documenting the grievance process, in sequence, from inception to conclusion. Our hope is that the resulting procedure is simpler to understand and implement while retaining its status as an effective tool for resolving faculty concerns.
October 25, 2010
Chapter 3 Employment and Benefits
A few revisions have been made to Chapter 3 Employment and Benefits that was posted on October 4th. These changes are based on suggestions from Dr. Dowell and Advisory. The changes are for clarification as well as to update / correct the titles to reflect the Upstate campus. Changes are as follows (line numbers for added are for the REVISED version for the deleted are for the OLD):
Line 16 – added "Contact the USC Upstate or USC Columbia Office of Human Resources for more information."
Line 41 – deleted ", state funds permitting"
Line 46 – deleted "and with the approval of the Chancellor"
Line 48 – deleted "Summer school teaching in the case of faculty hired after September 1, 1973, for employment beginning September 1974 or later, may depend on the availability of funds or the size of enrollment."
Line 61 – added "prior"
Line 71 – added "Violation of this policy may result in dismissal from the university."
Line 86 – added "Violation of this policy may result in dismissal from the university."
Line 112 – deleted "Part-time employees earn annual leave on a pro-rata basis."
Line 132 – deleted "Faculty members who, prior to January 1, 1969, accrued and carried over unused sick leave in excess of 180 days will not lose the excess leave but retain that amount of leave which then becomes the maximum amount the faculty member, may carry over into future years. If the faculty member subsequently reduces the amount of sick leave carried over to 180 days, that amount becomes the maximum amount of sick leave the faculty member may thereafter carry over."
Line 169 – "Office of Human Resources" replaced "Vice President for Human Resources"
Line 268 – added "A sabbatical leave provides one-half pay for a full academic year, or full pay for one-half of an academic year. Granting sabbatical leaves of absence is dependent upon budget limitations, workloads, and other considerations. Therefore, it is a matter of administrative discretion. See Policies & Procedures for more information on Sabbatical Policy and Guidelines."
Line 303 – "Office" replaces "Division"
Line 310 – "The University offers an employee assistance program that provides confidential counseling and assistance to faculty who are experiencing problems that impact their lives" replaces "The University offers an employee assistance program for faculty who need help solving personal or work-related problems."
Line 334 – "Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Chancellor" replaces "Provost and President"
Ad hoc committee members: Andrew Beer, Catherine Canino, Peter Caster, Dwight Lambert, Lilly Lancaster, Rebecca Stevens (Committee Chair)
Chapter 3: Employment and Benefits
Chapter 3 Employment and Benefits was last updated in 1997. Much in this chapter is determined by Human Resources, state law or USC system wide policies. The proposed chapter is reorganized to make it easier to read and to access sought after information. Personnel titles and offices have been updated to be current for the USC Upstate campus. Information that appears in other chapters has been deleted from Chapter 3.
Changes include the following:
September 27, 2010:
Chapter 4 SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT Procedures for Faculty and Faculty Administration has been revised with a few corrections and changes based upon input from the 9/17/10 faculty Advisory Committee meeting and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Marsha Dowell. The changes are listed below. Additionally, Faculty Advisory requested that a statement explaining the changes from the current Chapter 4 to the proposed chapter 4 accompany the document being presented. That statement prefaces the chapter that is posted. The date in the document header of this revised chapter is October 1, 2010.
Changes made to Chapter 4 Selection and Appointment dated September 2010
Throughout department to department / division
Line 5 selects to faculty elects
Line 5 four to at least four
Line 18 ADD: The University of South Carolina Upstate provides equal opportunity and affirmative action in education and employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and sexual orientation. These equal opportunity provisions include but are limited to admissions, employment, financial aid and student services.
Line 38 ADD recommended DELETE rating and
Line 45-46 Clarification "sent to the candidate by Academic Affairs."
Line 71 ADD: The University recognizes that an over-dependence on part-time faculty is unwise and so endeavors to limit the number of courses taught by part-time faculty members employed in any academic program to less than 20 percent.
Line 86 Correction:"meet minimum SACS requirements" replaced with "have a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline or a strong justification for meeting the criteria to teach."
Line 114 REPLACE: rankings with comments
Line 114 DELETE: may
Line 114 Correct: appoint to appoints
Line 143-144 REPLACE "The dean appoints an interim department chair with the approval of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs." with "The dean recommends to the Senior Vice Chancellor a candidate identified as recommended by the voting faculty. The Senior Vice Chancellor appoints the department / division chair."
Line 176 Correction: replace "The search committee" with "Academic Affairs, with the Human Resources Office"
Line 195 REPLACE: "he or she" with "the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs"
Line 196 DELETE: "and forwards all materials to the Chancellor"
Line 200 REPLACE: "either approves the appointment or asks the search committee to submit additional names. The appointment of a dean is subject to confirmation by the President." with "makes the decision"
Line 216 DELETE: and the President
Line 249 Correction: replace "The search committee" with "Academic Affairs, with the Human Resources
August 23, 2010:Chapter 1 Boards, Commissions, University Officers has been reposted with a few editorial changes suggested at the August 20 Advisory Meeting. The date in the document header of this revised chapter is August 2010. The changes are:
235 – theColumbia to the Columbia
316 – Department Chairs to Department / Division Chairs (in bold & first phrase in first sentence)
318 – department to unit
320 – department to unit
322 – Director to Dean (beginning of first sentence)
Chapter 1 Boards, Commissions, University Officers
Statement of explanation
Chapter 1 Boards, Commissions, University Officers was last updated in 1997. The proposed chapter reflects changes in personnel titles, institutional name, and changes external to the institution (Spartanburg County). Additional updating reflects modifications in personnel responsibilities.
Proposed updating of the system sections (Board and Commissions; University Officers) is guided by the current text of USC Columbia's Manual Appendix 1 Administrative Organization. The description of the Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education is updated according to their current descriptions and policies.
The changes to campus reflect the current institution name (USCS to USC Upstate) change in personnel title (Executive Vice Chancellor to Senior Vice Chancellor), updating of titles from Associate Chancellors to Vice Chancellors. Deans and Department Chair descriptions were updated to reflect current practices.
NOTE: Chapter 6 is a revised version, which is a reconciling of the one that P&T brought forward in April and the one the Manual Committee proposed.
April 27, 2010:
There are a few editorial and substantive changes made by the Faculty Manual Committee to Chapter 2a, Chapter 2, and Chapter 2 Current and Proposed Committee Structure that were posted on 3/29/10. The substantive changes are as follows:
Chapter 2a Faculty Responsibilities
Chapter 2 Faculty Powers & Organization
Chapter 2 Current and Proposed Committee Structure
There are three additional documents:
March 29, 2010:
March 3, 2010:
Proposed Faculty Manual, Chapter 6 Promotion and Tenure revisions/changes.
January 12, 2010:
The cover page that prefaces revised Chapter 5 Faculty Review Procedures -Procedures for Administrative Review and Peer Review has been changed based upon suggestions that were made at the 1/8/10 Faculty Advisory Committee meeting.
December 8, 2009:
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 159020123X, Hardcover)At the dawn of the fifteenth century, Islam invaded Europe from the East and it seemed that Christendom itself was under threat. In an attempt to save the Christian world, the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund called a conference at Constance, beside the Rhine. The council attracted the greatest minds in the western world, as well as innumerable princes, lawyers, and prostitutes.
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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by blueadams, Apr 18, 2013.
I agree that the GM (Joe Dumars) has no accountability.
I have a problem with what JVG said. Its not that Dumars should be absolved from criticism its that he never really understood the franchise he tossed under the bus. Gores lays out Dumars and Frank. Frank sends ultimatum. Frank is fired. Do we honestly believe that these guys are a bunch of kids pointing fingers at each other in the principal's office? JVG hates the Pistons, doesn't follow the Pistons, doesn't research the Pistons or speak from any level other than his gut. For all his knowledge about basketball, he has about as much insight as the guy in the bar down the street. Furthermore, the coaching carousel has gone on since RC. The team was at the top and it still rotated coaches out. Its not about talent you ass.
Cleveland is one step ahead of us. Cleveland Cavaliers reach out to Phil Jackson about open coaching position, sources say - ESPN
Lebron would join him I'm assuming.
The only coach who would excite me is Laimbeer, and he's not going to get hired as long as JD is here.
I like JVG, but not sure he would take the job fearing that he would be fired too after a season. I do prefer him over Stan VG Phil Jackson is not coming to Auburn Hills unless there is a superstar or 2 on the roster that carry him his team to the finals or at least the conference final the first season. If Phil can leave the Lakers for a couple of seasons and then can come back and lead them to two more titles, then there is no reason to think that Larry Brown can't do it..but it may take more than a year get to the promise land. After all, if LB's beef was with the Davidsons, there is no one there now to cause any issues. Sometimes it is time for a college coach to make the jump to the NBA....Pitino did it, LB did it, and Calipari did it.....yeah only one was successful, but I think that Izzo could be the exception. After all he did have more "head" coaching experience than Curry or Kuester. As with everyone else, I am still on the Laimbeer bandwagon. If there is an issue between he and Dumars, then Gores has to overrule any Dumars objections and sign him. If Joe still objects, then Gores should make Bill the GM and coach like he was with the Shock. After all the best coach in the NBA right now is Popovich and he wears both hats.
I'd rather have Sloan than even Phil Jackson. 1) Jackson's not going to coach a team unless it's the best team in the league - to keep his false reputation alive. 2) If he were to come here, for an inordinate amount of $$, I doubt he'd be all-in.
Phil wants to be in charge with players that can win....he is not coming to Detroit to coach. (too cold as both Shaq and Barkley say) However if both he and Gores thought he could attract talent to the team including a great coach and good players, he could take over Joe's job.
This is all Joe's pick. Gores is so angry with how Frank turned out that he banished Checketts outside the circle of trust. It's great to hear that Joe is once again free of his shackles until you remember that he hired Mike Curry the last time he was free.
I wouldn't be surprised if he reaches out to LB again. There aren't really too many options. Jackson is a complete no from me.
Actually this team is actually at a point in its growth that Larry would be ideal, they need teaching and growth.... Still think that was the problem last time, the team won the championship, his job was done in his mind so he started looking for a way out.
LB wore out his welcome. No thanks.
Jerebko's dad would be a bold move.
Lee would have to re-work his rotations.
Oh I agree not saying I wanted him back... just saying he would probably be better long term for the team now then he was in 04.
Is there any concrete evidence for this? For instance, did Dumars and Laimbeer always fight when they were teammates? Was there some issue where the two of them got into it during their post-NBA careers? I'm extremely curious if there is validity to this Dumars is mortally opposed to hiring Laimbeer notion. So far, it seems like this is simply the only plausible speculative explanation that fans could think of as to why Dumars has not done something that is such a no-brainer from where we stand.
Only with the dead guy...hardly matters now.
I read an article yesterday that kind of summed it up: Joe Dumars: Not in favor of Bill Laimbeer as Detroit Pistons coach THIS: "Dumars is not looking for a coach that would be more popular than he is. That's what would potentially happen with Laimbeer."
Screw that...if it's a nasty dunk, I want a pose.
Anyone who puts Alvin Gentry on a list of potential coaches, should be fired themselves.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - It is like no other passport control on earth.
No stern official sitting behind a glass wall, no scanning of travel documents, no terse questions about where you are going. Instead, a lone artist greets arriving visitors and politely asks them if they would like an entry stamp.
Living in occupied territory, the Palestinians do not have the right to set up their own frontier controls. Anyone who passes through Israeli checkpoints is swiftly absorbed into the bustling streets of West Bank cities like Ramallah.
But art student Khaled Jarrar has decided to fill the institutional void with a dainty entry stamp of his own design, which he offers to foreigners as they tumble out of the buses.
"I believe in art that makes a difference, that talks about change. My art is making a political statement," said Jarrar, spurning traditional galleries for Ramallah's chaotic central bus station.
While many tourists arriving from nearby Jerusalem appear enthusiastic about the project, few are willing to hand over their precious passports for the sake of art.
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Abed: I'm interested in making movies, but my dad says all media is Western propaganda that negatively stereotypes Arabs.
Troy: You should see Aladdin. Jafar was a badass!
Professor Whitman: Only when we stop stopping our lives can we begin to start starting them.
Professor Whitman: (to Jeff) If you don't genuinely seize the day before the end of the week, then you will be seizing an F for the semester.
Britta: Hey, how's it going? How's your film class, buddy?
Abed: (pointing the camera at Britta) It's cool. Our first assignment is a documentary. They're like real movies but with ugly people.
Abed's Dad: (to Britta) I love women, but I'm getting a major B-word vibe from you.
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Abed's Dad: Dreams are for sleeping.
Britta: You don't know that!
Abed's Dad: It's clinically-proven!
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Abed's Dad: You lost me!
Abed: I have to make some adjustments to my film. Jeff, I think you should play the role of my father.
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Jeff: Hey, Troy sneezes like a girl!
Troy: And how about I pound you like a boy? Oh, that didn't come out right.
Yvette Nicole Brown ("Shirley") and John Michael Higgins ("Professor Whitman") also worked together in the 2009 movie The Ugly Truth.
Yvette Nicole Brown ("Shirley") and Iqbal Theba (""Abed"'s dad") also worked together in the The War At Home episode "West Palm Beach Story".
John Michael Higgins ("Professor Whitman") and Iqbal Theba (""Abed"'s dad") also worked together in the The George Carlin Show episode "George Expresses Himself".
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Professor Whitman: The motto of this class: Carpe Diem!
"Carpe diem" is a phrase from Horace's Latin poem which goes "Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero." When translated to English, it reads: "Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in the future."
Abed's Dad: (to Jeff) You go host American Idol.
Abed's Dad is referring to the host of the singing reality competition show American Idol, Ryan Seacrest, who often wears dark jackets over T-shirts and stylishly messed-up hair, much like Jeff does.
Jeff: Goooood morning, Professor Whitman.
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Jeff: Shazbot!
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