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Thursday, May 20, 2010
I didn't draw Mohammed today
I love "South Park," enjoyed "The Last Temptation of Christ" more as a novel than as a movie, think "Dogma" is overrated but enjoyable and, generally, like to see sacred cows nudged a little bit. I think it's wonderful, essential and necessary that we can do such poking in America -- and it pisses me off, frankly, when the "South Park" guys come under threat for depicting Mohammed. Or, looking abroad, when European cartoonists face violence, threats and censorship for doing the same.
Still, I didn't draw Mohammed today. And I won't be publishing any of the cartoons. At least, not for now.
Why? Simple. I have Muslim friends and acquaintances -- at least one of whom, I know, is very offended when Mohammed is drawn or otherwise depicted. Not to the point of threatening or undertaking violence, thank goodness, but still: It's an act that wounds her.
And that, I think, beyond strength in the face of censorship and threats, is part of "Draw Mohammed Day" is supposed to be about: Offense.
Some more hawkish and conservative types have pointed out -- rightly -- that Comedy Central, "South Park" and other American institutions have skewered Christianity for years without facing death threats. But I can't help but notice that many of the people who make that observation have also gotten the vapors -- or are closely allied with those who get the vapors -- about having their religious sensibilities trampled upon. And that many of those people are very, very gleeful about the chance to offend Muslims en masse today.
So yeah, there's a double standard. But I suspect the double standard goes both ways.
Me? I admittedly feel more comfortable blaspheming Christianity because, well, Christianity is mine to blaspheme: I grew up in it, was immersed in it and (yes) fell away from it. Even at a distance of nearly a decade, its rhythms and habits are still etched in my bones. And my own adventures in blasphemy were part of rebelling against a culture that had dominated my outlook and behavior.
But Mohammed was never my prophet. Between that and the fact of my friends' sensibilities, a day devoted to angering his followers seems ... rude. It seems too easy to me, even a little bullying, to blaspheme against somebody else's god.
And I'm weird: I've always felt my principles must be balanced and shaped by the impact that they have on real people. Right now, I don't think I have enough cause to hurt my friends.
Make no mistake: I still find the threats and censorship despicable. There may come a time when I feel that committing a little blasphemy against Islam's sacred cows is necessary. That day isn't today. I won't draw Mohammed.
2 comments:
- Kelly said...
Good thinking here in this post. It is the essence of what Christianity is supposed to be doing, sacrificial humility. I say "supposed" because we do not have a truly "Christian" outlook in our nation; what we have is Christianity being used as a tool for empire building, and wrongly so.
You do have the Christian ethic in your bones. Please don't think it is a cancer to be removed with poisonous chemicals. Stick to scotch, and next time I will be a little more understanding about how that liquid is important to you.
- May 21, 2010 at 10:02 AM
- emawkc said...
I agree that it's totally lame (to quote Eric Cartman) to try to offend just for the sake of being offensive.
I do find it curious that you're okay with offending your Christian friends, but not your Muslim ones. Doesn't sound very friendly of you.
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Can you post a link to the NightHawk site?
This is a discussion on I need ideas on a new 1911 within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Bumper, the Les Baer is a fine gun. I sent an email to Big Bore to get his opinion. I think the STI or the ...
Bumper, the Les Baer is a fine gun. I sent an email to Big Bore to get his opinion. I think the STI or the Les Baer will do you proud. Another option is to get a Nighthawk at cost. As a big Bore owner I can buy any gun from Big Bore at cost. I think it's time to go the range.
Can you post a link to the NightHawk site?
Former Army Infantry Captain; 28 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; NRA Patron Life; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO.
Ex, Here is the link http://www.nighthawkcustom.com/about.htm. I have the Enforcer II. I bought it after firing a couple of Wilson's. I love it but I can say it does not hold a candle to my Big Bore. http://bigborecustom.com/. So far I've fired 5 Big Bore's. Own one and have Mercury model on order. Pics attached.
I Like this one but im Afraid of the $$$$ it Costs
Theres a nightHawk Custom sitting at the local gun shop if the colors werent so ugly id nab it its a enforcer or a enforcer II but the frame is tan and the slide OD green :barf:
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I forget (middle age symptom) who said it, but I don't care for 1911's with the front serrations. That was first thing I noticed about the Ed Brown Kobra, and it is full length 5 incher. The Kobra Carry is a 4 incher. I think it would look outstanding with a pair of ivory slabs....Oh yeah! If I wasn't working on the dredge, I might be tempted to try ole Ed Brown's out.
Personally I like the front serrations. I think that they look great and they are a great help when you are making a chamber check in the field in the dark, or any other time I check loaded status. I find them more convienient to use than the rear serrations.
I don't like doing a "press check" from the bushing because you have to put your hand in front of the muzzle (albeit below it), I would rather use front serrations and keep the muzzle clear.
I think a previous post said that they wore a hole in him, I think he was using a Yaqui slide holster, in that case they could get tiresome. But I don't like Yaqui slide holsters, so it doesn't present a problem for me.
One other point in favor of them is if you are in a fight and are wet or bloody I want all the serrations I can have for gripping the slide for a reload or malfunction clearance.
Just my 2 cents worth on the subject.
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For $1300 you could probably have a local smith build one for ya.
A few comments.
1) I own two STI Trojans, a 5.0 in 9x19 and a 6.0 in .40 S&W. I ordered the 9x19 with a Heinie rear sight, regular thickness grips, and a hard chrome finish. There are no true STI stocking dealers, so every pistol is a custom order. The sights and grip options are no cost options unless you opt for tritium, so might as well get what you want. Great pistol out of the box. Not one I would every carry out of the box regardless of caliber. Why? The magazine release is smooth (not checkered or serrated) and it ships with a FLGR and reverse plug. In addition, the .45 ACP versions do seem to be plagued with feeding problems. Chris at STI will take care of you, but you specified "out of the box" performance and no parts swapping.
2) I would look at a used Wilson Combat. Why? It hits your price point and the Wilson warranty follows the pistol, not the original owner. I recently picked up a NIB (pouch) 2001 Protector for $1300. If I was concerned, I could send it to Wilson for a full check-up. I am not going to carry this one either due to the FLGR and the 30 lpi checkering, but it is a nice shooter.
3) Rock River Arms may have what you want, but the prices just increased. Very nice pistols.
I meant to post this yesterday but got sidetracked. I was planning on buying the Les Baer Thunder Ranch Special, and although my wallet says I should have stuck with that plan, I changed my mind when I happened upon "my gun". It's a brand new Nighthawk Enforcer. It looks like the photo below except it is all black. It cost considerably more than what I had proposed, which I predicted I would do, but I am satisfied I bought the right gun. Now if I can raise the rest of the moolah, it will become my main gun.
FEATURES (from their website):
Government size frame
Fully machined frame and slide
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Lots of good recommendations on this thread by the way if anyone else is considering buying a 1911. Thanks guys!
Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde; Beware the anger of a patient man.
Range report mandatory, Bump.
Bumper what mods are you requesting Nighthawk Custom do to it?
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None, the gun is already built and sitting in the safe at the gun shop here in Phoenix. It is perfect and needs no mods except being placed in my inventory. A rebate wouldn't hurt either but I'm sure that won't happen. I'll do a range report and pictures once I get it home and to the range.Originally Posted by APachon
Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde; Beware the anger of a patient man.
Here I've gone and added a NIGHTHAWK Talon III to my list of future buys! Remember I'd sworn off small 1911's. But I saw that Talon III is a Commander size barrel on an Officer size frame and that is EXACTLY what I want! I still like my Sigs but the Talon III is a work of art.Originally Posted by Bumper
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I found a picture of the all black Nighthawk Enforcer I have in my future (Thursday).
Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde; Beware the anger of a patient man.
I have, occasionally, been called a bad influence but actually I am just sharing the bad influence that is inflicted on me by Prospector and Nighthawk and even some of you guys.Originally Posted by ExSoldier762
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Industry Companies Feel And Deal With The Effects Of Winter Weather
Punctuated by polar vortexes, freezing temperatures and days-long traffic jams, this winter has been a difficult one for businesses of all sizes. Icy weather has kept employees from reaching the office, prevented deliveries from being made, encouraged customers to stay home and forced the cancellation of a broad range of events and activities.
The promotional products industry has not been spared either. A number of regional associations had to reschedule events due to weather concerns. The Sunbelt Promotional Products Association (SPPA) postponed its January 28-29 show in Birmingham, Alabama, moving it to March 17-18; The Specialty Advertising Association of Greater New York (SAAGNY) postponed its SAAGNY Winter Showcase, pushing it from February 13 to February 21; and the Three Rivers Advertising Specialty Association (TRASA) rescheduled its TRASA Spring Expo from March 4 to March 31.
Industry companies also reported closures and slow business attributable to the winter weather. David Rones, president of PromoMatting By Americo in Cartersville, Georgia, says, "We lost four days of productivity during the storms and had employees stranded for five to 15 hours in traffic. We worked overtime and weekends to get caught up. This is the busy season for mat companies, however, and the brutal winter was actually good for our business. We had a record January and February because consumers and businesses recognize the need to replace their mats after the snow/ice/rock salt melted away."
Mark Jenkins, MAS+, sales director at Pioneer Balloon Company and chairman of the PPAI Board of Directors, adds, "Probably the most noticeable effect in our promotional division has been a slowdown of product use within our retail and consumer promotional markets, namely the family restaurant and car dealership end users. The extreme weather conditions have had a direct impact on retail traffic. Consumers have hunkered down and are spending less at brick-and-mortar stores. Promotional products distributed or used in these settings are bound to be affected.
"While many corporate events have been cancelled or less attended throughout this quarter, we won't likely see those affects until later, as the promotional merchandise was ordered in advance of the event, and will most likely be used for future dates or promotions," says Jenkins.
Unexpected costs incurred by the weather have also slowed promotional products sales. Chris Goes, owner of Goes Lithography in Delavan, Wisconsin, notes, "With the increased snow plowing, roof raking and fuel bills to heat the buildings and homes of buyers, the winter has gobbled up the promotional cash."
Promotional products businesses with more diverse clientele have not been hit as hard. "We are fortunate to have a national footprint, so the impact of storms and cold weather in one part of the country don't really impact our sales overall," says Terry McGuire, senior vice president of marketing at distributor HALO Branded Solutions. "And any sales disruptions from storms tend to come back as the bad weather dissipates. While it's still very early in the year, we are still on track to have our best year yet."
McGuire also notes, "Clients seem very understanding of the modest shipping delays we've experienced on a few orders."
As a result of the weather, many retailers are hedging their forecasts for February's sales figures. Thompson Reuters is expecting retail same-store sales—a metric that removes recently opened or closed stores from the figure to provide an accurate year-over-year measurement—to rise a very modest 1.9 percent for February, compared to 4.8 percent last year. Auto sales have also been hurt by the winter weather, according to Autodata, with a 3.1 percent dip in sales in January. Online retailers are feeling the winter as well as business disruptions, difficulty making deliveries and other factors hitting the bottom line.
The cold and ice reached particularly far south this winter, disrupting municipalities, transportation infrastructures and local governments that were not prepared for their effects. Not surprisingly, companies in the northern U.S. weathered the winter better than their southern counterparts and had practices in place to minimize its impact on business.
"We have contingency plans for orders and employees that allowed us to maintain production and ship orders on time," says Viktorya Maryan, director of marketing and communications at Toddy Gear in Chicago, Illinois. "The harsh winter weather brought on many courier delays, but we were able to minimize their impact. The cold and snow forced a few appointments to be rescheduled, and everyone is set up to work from home, so no one misses a beat. We are a Chicago-based company that has experienced the effects of the bitter cold, record-breaking snowfall and heat wave conditions in the past. It's nothing new to us."
Phil Sibinski, MAS, president of multi-line rep firm PJS, Inc. in Hudson, Wisconsin, says, "When bad weather hits here, and it hits often, we have learned to leave earlier than normal; drive much slower; grit and grin and get through it; and 'try' not to let it affect business. I sincerely appreciate that there are parts of the country that are not accustomed to foot-deep snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures, and I sympathize with their plight and inability to function. This winter will go down as one of the coldest in 35 years, and one of the 10 worst since records have been kept, and to tell you the truth, it just seems like another winter to me. I guess it just proves you can get used to anything!"


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Remarks made by President Obama in recent speeches have some asking if he has lost some of his credibility, if not all of it. Obama's latest comments calling the IRS, Benghazi, AP and NSA scandals "phony scandals" haven't helped.
What's phony about the IRS scandal? They admitted right away that they targeted Conservative groups. Benghazi is not phony; it's been proven that the deaths of four Americans wasn't because of a video and that help wasn't sent when it was requested.
There's also nothing phony about what we've learned about the National Security Agency. Whistleblower Eric Snowden made sure of that.
The Washington Post notes what Obama said in a national security speech a few weeks ago:
When I came into this office, I made two commitments that are more important than any commitment I made: Number one, to keep the American people safe; and number two, to uphold the Constitution. And that includes what I consider to be a constitutional right to privacy and an observance of civil liberties.
Some argue that President Obama tilts in the direction of national security rather than the civil liberties and privacy of Americans when he decides that it's necessary, but there is even doubt about that.
Securing our borders should be high priority, as Obama puts it, to "keep the American people safe." Detractors argue that allowing 11 million people who have entered the US illegally to become American citizens won't keep Americans safe. Why won't he secure the borders now, they ask.
Recent poll results illustrate that Obama has definitely lost support. According to a poll from CNN, for the first time in Obama's presidency more than half of the public doesn't feel that the president is honest and trustworthy.


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From Jenna
Unfortunately EVERYONE goes through these embarrassing moments. I've always thought the best way to handle them was to laugh it off. If you trip in front of a lot of people, just say, "whoops!" Laugh with everyone else and just make a joke out of it, like: "I can't believe I was so clumsy. What planet am I on today?" No matter how embarrassing the situation may be, if you laugh it off, it will show that you are confident with yourself and don't feel the need to cry about it! Trust me, even if people are laughing, they know in the back of their minds that they've done things similar if not the same. If you laugh, then they won't be laughing at you but WITH you!
From Jordan
I have had plenty of these, and the best thing to do is either forget about it, or sit back and laugh with your friends. That will show them that you aren't embarrassed and have good confidence in yourself. Also, for future reference, if something embarrassing happens, have confidence and just play it cool, laugh with people and don't automatically get all embarrassed and run off. Once again, it will show that you have more confidence in yourself and it will build more confidence too.
From Jaron
My most embarrassing school moment was when I was walking along the sidewalk back to school from getting some lunch. My eye caught a beautiful car and I lost sight of where I was going. Next thing I knew, BANG, I walked straight into a pole, hitting my whole head on it. I fell on the ground and my friends just laughed. Even though it was very embarrassing, it made our day 'cause we will never forget it.
When it's all over you'll just look back at it and laugh. Sometimes doing embarrassing things is the best way to go. You put smiles on other peoples' faces.
From Lindsey
Every one has embarrassing school moments. To you its the end of the world, but to everyone else it is just something to laugh about for about 5 minutes. Nothing is as bad as it seems. People forget these things very fast.
From Tiffany
Everyone has an embarrassing school moment. The best way to deal with them is to remember that it happens to everybody. If you still feel bad because someone may be laughing, just think, if you had seen what they saw it probably would have been funny to you. I know all about school mishaps.


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TD takes on Krugman
Toronto-Dominion Bank is taking Paul Krugman to task for suggesting Canada may be headed for trouble.
It would take a shock for that to happen, TD economist Diana Petramala says.
In his New York Times blog a week ago, Mr. Krugman noted that he'd been to Canada to get an honorary degree from the University of Toronto, which got him thinking about the Great White North, and how it could be a test case in the post-recession era.
The Nobel prize winner said many observers believed the financial crisis was a banking one, and felt the economy would rebound at a fast pace when the financial services sector was stable.
While the industry indeed calmed down, he said, the economy did not pick up, leading some economists, including Mr. Krugman, to think that other problems were at hand, notably depressed housing and consumer debt.
"Famously, Canada's old-fashioned, boring banking system avoided getting caught up in the global financial crisis," the economist wrote.
"And for a while Canadian housing prices lagged those south of the border."
Of course, Canadian property values shot up, as did the key measure of consumer debt to disposable income.
"So if the new, non-bank-centred view is right, Canada ought to be quite vulnerable to a big deleveraging shock despite its boring banks," Mr. Krugman said.
"Of course, people have been saying this for several years, and it hasn't happened yet – but remember, the U.S. housing bubble took a long time to pop, too."
Mr. Krugman is not alone. Others from outside the country have also warned they believe Canada is headed for trouble.
Canadians, of course, are all too familiar with warnings from the Bank of Canada to get their household finances under control, and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's four attempts to cool down the real estate market.
The latest numbers from Statistics Canada show the household debt burden continuing to ease from record levels, while home sales have fallen sharply though prices have held up.
That's the background.
TD economist Diana Petramala agrees that there are risks associated with the housing market and consumer debt, but that there are "important counter-arguments" to Mr. Krugman's worth noting.
In a research note, she pointed out the warning signs in the run-up to the U.S. crisis, which included rising mortgage interest costs and mortgage delinquencies that climbed along with consumer debt.
"The charts show that Canadian households are far less financially vulnerable than their U.S. counterparts were heading into the crisis," Ms. Petramala said.
"Largely owing to a continued low interest rate environment, mortgage interest costs as a per cent of personal disposable income have fallen despite the sharp rise in the debt-to-income ratio," she added in her report.
"Meanwhile, while mortgage delinquency rates in Canada and the U.S. were similar during the 1990s, the per cent of mortgages in arrears 90 days or more in Canada is about a third of what they were in the U.S. leading up to the 2008-2009 crisis."
Ms. Petramala cited the "riskier lending practices" in the U.S. between 2002 and 2007, and the tighter restrictions now in place in Canada.
Add to that the fact that incomes have climbed at a faster pace in Canada since the recovery began, helping to ease "some of the recent overvaluation" in the property market.
That's not what happened in the U.S.
"We would be concerned should we see a further increase in household indebtedness or an acceleration in home price growth – both of which are certainly a risk given a continued low interest rate environment," Ms. Petramala said.
"However, absent of a negative economic shock, excesses are expected to continue to unwind in an orderly fashion."
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Inflation edges up
Canada's annual inflation rate edged up to 0.7 per cent in May, still well shy of the Bank of Canada's target.
Driving the increase, Statistics Canada said today, was a 15.4-per-cent surge in the price of natural gas, marking the fastest increase since 2008.
Prices for food and clothes also rose, while the cost of tobacco took a big jump.
Food prices 1.3 per cent. Notable was a 5.8-per-cent jump in the cost of fresh vegetables and a 3.9-per-cent increase in bakery goods.
On a month-to-month basis, seasonally adjusted, consumer prices inched up 0.1 per cent from April.
So-called core prices, which exclude volatile items and help guide the Bank of Canada, the annual reading held at 1.1 per cent.
Not that the new governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz, was about to signal any change in policy, but today's report showed just how tame inflation is these days.
"Over all a set of soft number giving new Governor Poloz little reason to veer away from the bank's current accommodative policy stance," said economist Emanuella Enenajor of CIBC World Markets.
- Canada's inflation edges higher on surge in natural gas prices
- Retail sales rise 0.1 per cent on stronger auto sales
RIM draws stronger forecasts
Research In Motion Ltd. continues to draw stronger projections for sales of new BB10 BlackBerry devices.
As The Globe and Mail's Omar El Akkad reports, RIM appears to be in far better shape than it has been in quite some time, having released the BlackBerry Z10, Q10 and Q5.
This is in the run-up to fourth-quarter results next week from RIM, which has rebranded itself as BlackBerry but, for now, still carries the legal name Research In Motion.
Analysts are all over the place as to where RIM stands, and, today, Frederic Bastien of Raymond James added his voice to the mix, with a "market perform" rating.
"Near term, financial trends at BlackBerry are likely improving given substantial sell-in of A10, Q10 and Q5 devices globally creating potential for reported revenue and [earnings per share] to be better than some fear," he said.
"However, we remain more cautious longer term given the uncertain level of decline in the services revenue stream, and the lack of positive sustained sell-through data on BB10 devices to date."
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Friday, January 6, 2012 at 01:56AM
I received my Curly Kinks (Satin Roots and Coil Jam) last Friday. I love it! Great pick kam!
I cleansed with CJDF, used a quarter sized amount of LI raked and scrunched in and used a quarter sized amount of Jam mixed with BRHG scrunched in. After I diffused, I had a nice gel cast that scrunched out beautifully. My hair was so soft! It had great curl definition, volume and best of all no frizz.
Now for my dilemma...hubs and son hate the fragrance! Neither of them want me to use it again. I don't mind the fragrance and found it mild enough that it didn't bother me. I scrunched in a wee bit of Oyin Burnt Sugar pomade to try disguising the scent. It worked for a while, but within a short time both guys said they could still smell it. Grrrrr! I'm open to any suggestions on how I might cover the scent.
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Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 11:54AM
: QOD max advice
Hi everyone,
I'm about to do the QOD max but I wanna know about the results.
I have a 3C hair type (I think!). is it gonna loosen my curls and defrizz my hair?
I dont wanna get a straight hair just manageable with loose curls that can be easily styled.
I have tried the cure gold from about a year (I was told it's formaldehyde free, which is not) while blow drying it made alot of fumes that I wasn't even able to breathe for a while and my eyes & throat were burning. I dont wanna experience this again, though I got good results afterwards for my hair.
So anyone with a 3C tried the QOD max? and what type are u now?


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GF and i no longer own VW's So we have a few things to get rid of:
Full size VW FAST (with original box, foam, tails) --not my picture-- $80
Mini size VW FAST(with original box) - $30
Hot wheels black GTI 'time attack' Matchbox type car (1:64 scale) - $5 SOLD
Aluminium circular VW sign wall hang - $10
3 VW bumper stickers - mail me an envelope with postage and it's yours!
Located in Eavleville, PA 19403.
Paypal verfied + numerous transactions on here.
Prices OBO and do not include shipping.
Items will be shipped via USPS w/ tracking number.
Willing to trade for blu-ray DVDs or anything that pops into your head.


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Boston, MA (CNSNews.com) - With the New Hampshire Primary election less than three weeks away, Texas Governor George Bush has rejected an invitation from Boston-based television station WCVB-TV, offering time for a one-on-one debate with his primary challenger Arizona Sen. John McCain.
McCain has accepted the invitation, saying it would give him another opportunity to highlight differences between he and Bush.
According to a spokesman for the station, the debate would have taken place within the station's evening newscast, sometime between now and the February 1st primary election.
Democratic contenders Bill Bradley and Vice President Al Gore were extended the same opportunity. While Gore has yet to respond, Bradley declined the offer.
In deciding to reject the invitation, a Bush campaign official said there are already enough debates planned prior to the Granite State election.
WCVB-TV Executive News Producer Linda Polach said she was not certain what the station might do if McCain were to be the only candidate who accepted the offer.
Polach also defended the station's decision to offer the time to only two of the six Republicans presidential aspirants, since Bush and McCain are clearly the front-runners, while the other trail badly in virtually all public opinion polls.
Several Granite State Republicans have insisted Bush would do well to debate McCain one-on-one, in order to experience what it would be like to go head on with an opponent.
"Al Gore, should he become the Democratic nominee, is a tenacious debater, while Bush has yet to really distinguish himself in any of the New Hampshire and Iowa debates. He also didn't do much one-on-one debating in his two Texas gubernatorial races. The time to practice is now," said one Republican activist and Bush supporter who spoke on condition of anonymity. "How bad could it be to go head on with McCain in the limited time available on a newscast?"


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Oct. 7, 2013
RENO, Nev. -
Breaking in a beautiful, brand new course in Sacramento, Calif., nine of ten Nevada Wolf Pack harriers set or tied their 5000m PRs (personal records) Friday at the NCAA Multi-Regional Jamboree at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex hosted by Sacramento St. In the first race ever on the blazing fast, lightly rolling course that local organizers hope will eventually host the NCAA National Championships, the Wolf Pack employed a go-against-the-grain strategy they executed to a T.
Like a cliff beckoning to a pack of lemmings, the Haggin Oaks course lay in front of the field of 156 who assembled at the starting line, crying out to the athletes with its promise of fast times. Ignoring the siren calls, Nevada sat back early, planning to take advantage of others' overly eager first mile by patiently running even pace. At the first turn on the course, 800 meters into the race, Demerey Kirsch was Nevada's first athlete, wisely placed in the mid-70s of the impressive field. Emily Myers and Caitlin Devitt-Payne were sitting about 120th with the remaining members of the Wolf Pack sitting in the 140s and 150s. As early as the mile mark, Nevada's top four were rolling past other athletes simply by keeping a steady pace. Kirsch a junior from Reno HS smashed her PR by 31 seconds finishing 13th in 17:12. Behind her, Emily Myers, Erika Root, and Caitlin Devitt-Payne all dipped under 18 flat for the first time, recording 17:36, 17:54 and 17:58 respectively.
The Wolf Pack finished ninth of nineteen teams in spite of running without their senior leader Sam Diaz who was out recovering from a two week illness. With Diaz in the line up and running an average race, Nevada's score would likely have been 80-90 points better, suggesting good things coming in October for a team that was beset by illness in September but that traditionally runs better late in the season.
The Wolf Pack will split their squad on October 19th. The top seven will race at the Pre-National Invitational at Indiana State. The rest of the squad will run at Santa Clara's Bronco Invitational.
Team Results
1-UCLA 77, 2-Cal Poly 78, 3-UC-Davis 88, 4-Sacramento St 102, Tie for 5th-Cal and Oregon St 145, 7-UC-Santa Barbara 198, 8-UC-Riverside 228, 9-Nevada 254, 10-Washington St 263, 11-Cal St-Fullerton 309, 12-Fresno St 314, 13-Long Beach St 333, 14-San Diego St 339, 15-San Francisco 432, 16-UC-Irvie 434, 17-USC 475, 18-Pacific 549, 19-Cal St-Northridge 586
Individual Results 156 Finishers
Name/Yr Overall Friday's Former HS
Place Time Collegiate PR
Demerey Kirsch/Jr 13 17:12 17:43 19:19
31 second PR moving her from a tie for 11th to #4 on All Time List
Emily Myers/So 33 17:36 18:03 18:27
27 second PR moving her from a tie for 23rd to a tie for 10th on All Time List
Erika Root/So 55 17:54 18:19 20:03
25 second PR moving her from 34th to tie for 22nd
Caitlin Devitt-Payne/Jr 62 17:58 18:27 18:54
29 second PR moving her from tie for 38th to 24th on All Time List
Laura Palacios/Fr 111 18:52 X 19:19
27 second PR placing her 19th on Freshman All Time List
Katie Romanko/So 117 18:56 19:15 19:20
19 second PR
Cheyenne Hunter/Fr 130 19:11 X X
Dagny Signorelli/So 135 19:20 21:09 21:36
111 second PR!!!!
Kristen Morrill/Fr 145 19:47 X 19:47
Ties PR
Wynne Allen/Fr 147 19:53 X 21:00+?
At least a 67 second PR
Did Not Run
Sam Diaz/Sr-Recovering from Illness X 17:11 18:53
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 02:25AM
Check out the blob link in my siggy. It's a braid in the front, but you could twist, or not, then high pony, pin the curls around. You could do the same idea with a low bun to the side.
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What do you want from your brokerage firm? Sorry, they can't make the market march back to its old highs. But what about commissions, research, investment products and customer service?
To find the best – and worst – discount brokers in these and other categories, our 17th annual broker survey relied on our own tests, consulting-firm analysis and surveys of the brokerages themselves. No detail was too small. We noticed, for example, that WellsTrade and Banc of America charge $75 to close a retirement account – a service provided for free by some of their competitors. OptionsXpress left us on hold for nearly four minutes when we requested its interest rate on cash balances. (The company later said it shouldn't have taken that long.) But when we contacted Fidelity with a query on interest rates, the rep gave us a quick answer and even a compliment: "Good question."
Yes, it's a lot of work, but our efforts haven't gone unnoticed. For two years now, the Web site ConsumerSearch has said SmartMoney has the best broker survey among magazines and newspapers. Our category-by-category-findings:
Commissions & Fees
Best: Just2Trade
Worst: WellsTrade
The winner in this category, Just2Trade, is new to our survey this year. Launched in 2007 and geared toward experienced investors, the firm took top honors with the price of $2.50 for both equity and mutual fund trades. It also boasted some of the lowest rates on margin interest. Just2Trade edged out Zecco, which got its start just a few years ago by pitching 40 free trades each month to any customer holding a $2,500 balance. Zecco has angered some customers by lowering the number of free trades to 10 and increasing the required balance to $25,000. Fall short and the cost is $4.50 a trade. The firm also set new fees for paper statements and trade confirmations. "It's a recession," says Gabriel Dalporto, Zecco's chief strategy officer. "Our margins are down."
WellsTrade, the discount-brokerage unit of Wells Fargo, doles out up to 100 free trades a year. But it rounds out the bottom of this category because customers qualify only if they link their brokerage account to a Wells Fargo bank account. Without that link and $25,000 in combined assets, commissions start at a pricey $19.95 and run as high as $60 for some broker-assisted trades.
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Here are my first impressions with 2.2 on my 16G Iphone 2G .
My Iphone 2G was running a custom 2.1 firmware which was Jailbroken and unlocked.
The main apps I had installed before the upgrade were
- Intelliscreen
- Quickgold
- Categories
- Bossprefs
- Openssh
- and dozens of other games and utilities which are not too relevant to the upgrade process.
Steps followed for the upgrade
- Did a sync with itunes before the upgrade to backup everything.
- Used the app aptbackup from cydia to backup the list of apps installed via cydia.
- Used the app Appbackup to backup existing Appstore application settings.
- Updated with itunes 8.0.1 to firmware 2.2.
- No issues the phone was still unlocked but not jailbroken.
- Used Quickpwn 2.2 on windows and Jailbroke it.
Phone was then jailbroken and was working. Yay..
I then installed AptBackup via cydia and chose the restore option.
Problem 1
All my apps were reinstalled BUT since I had used categories to group my apps into folders they were now all hidden!
I installed BossPrefs from cydia and used the Poof tool within Boss prefs to select all the apps and unhide them.
Now my apps were visible again and I had to recreate my category folders and regroup them into folders.
After that categories seems to work fine.
Problem 2
Had a strange problem with my IMAP email account that I could not delete mail. It would complain that the mail could not be deleted due to the folder not being available. I went into the Settings->mail->Account->Advanced and changed the deleted mailbox from the Iphone Trash bucket to the deleted folder of my imap account.
After that mail deletion works fine.
Overall impressions
One of the easiest firmware upgrades I have done.
Phone seems to be snappier and generally more responsive. Its too early to say for sure but it looks like battery life seems to have improved quite a bit as well with 2.2.
Definitely recommend all 2G users to upgrade.


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Mum Coral and her husband Paul were in court sat side-by-side for the hour-long hearing, accompanied by two police officers and a family liaison officer
Bridger denied charges of murder, abduction and disposing of the youngster's body – which has never been found despite a massive search
The former banker suggested BBC Radio 5 Live caller did not deserve a spare bedroom for his three children to sleep in at weekends
Top sides on alert as the under-fire Real Madrid boss gushes "There couldn't be a better place to go - I know that one day I will come back"
"When we do play well, we murder teams" but Reds' England winger accepts they must capture arch-rivals' knack for winning ugly when required
Geordies have agreed a fee for the Marseille striker, but fellow strugglers are offering him lots more cash - and Ben Arfa sounds unsettled too!
Dortmund duo are on Mancini's radar as he faces trying to muddle through three matches without his captain and with just two senior centre-backs
Baggies striker is tempted to join the Premier League's cellar dwellers as it would mean a pay-rise, plus a bonus and contract extension if they stay up
England starlet hailed as world-class by his captain, who says he'll have a vital role to play during a tricky run that starts with Swansea Cup replay
String of Championship clubs are after striker who starred for Ipswich on loan earlier this season but has just one Hoops goal in 18 months
England's crop of fast bowlers are ready to make a positive impact against Australia later this year
Serbian star eased past opponent Paul-Henri Mathieu, but found signing autographs at courtside somewhat trickier
Jol admits he's torn between giving likes of star striker a break and fielding a side strong enough to win PLUS Rogic and Stones transfer latest
"I had to start hitting the ball because I couldn't move - I'm just so glad that I did cramp otherwise I don't know how that would have ended up"
Moyes has been watching £4m-rated Vegard Forren for months but Toffees' traditional lack of cash looks set to see him join their arch-rivals instead
"Everything is possible" claims Red Devils defender after they add second victory over Liverpool to defeats of Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal
"All we can do, whatever the gap is, is keep going, every game - hopefully, there will be a repeat of last year" as Reds maintain seven-point cushion
England boss hailed the Saracens fly-half's performance in the European Cup on Saturday, saying he was "delighted" with his performance
Bolton can expect to face the Black Cats' strongest available team in Tuesday night's third-round replay to decide who hosts Everton
Pollitt tells team-mates before FA Cup trip that Bournemouth players "envy us, want to be in our position, so are going to try that little bit harder"
Potters will host team who broke their hearts at Wembley in 2011 if they first beat Championship side Crystal Palace in Tuesday's third round replay
Benitez insists he will have "no hesitation" selecting "fantastic" defender whose two howlers gifted Swansea League Cup semi-final first leg win
Detectives are quizzing eight men over links to an illegal lottery fraud, which is blamed for 500 murders in Jamaica in the past five years
The collapse comes less than a week after high street photographic chain Jessops went to the wall, with more than 1,500 job losses
Bosses are considering putting back payouts awarded in 2010 and 2011 until after April 6 – when the top rate falls from 50p to 45p
The 16-year old disappeared in November just weeks after his girlfriend gave birth to their daughter Lily
The German Chancellor was said to be furious he looked set to rain on celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Elysee Treaty between France and Germany
Armstrong, who was been given a lifetime cycling ban and stripped of all his Tour titles, apologised ahead of an interview with Oprah Winfrey
After all of the drama, arguments and swearing, the housemates have finally got their revenge on Speidi
The devoted twins had been inseparable since birth, lived all their lives under the same roof and worked together as cobblers
Tony Harrison wrote V after discovering football hooligans had desecrated his parents' gravestones with obscene graffit
Lessons in singing, performing and projecting confidence will be offered in the 17-week programme
Tony McCluskie had left taps on at the flat they shared thought this was the "last straw"
600 flats were snapped up, costing up to £6m each, at what was thought to be the fastest selling property development on record
John Ward is accused of the two men in a city centre attack as hundreds of shoppers went about their business
She got engaged to Kieran Haylor after dating for just three weeks, now Alex is trying to help the unknown man from suffering a meltdown
They began their tunnel in a nearby lock-up garage in a multi-storey car park and raided around 100 safety deposit lockers
Quintessentially British, the Aston Martin is the car of choice for our favourite secret agent, royalty and the super wealthy
Follow the gruelling 5,000-mile, two-week race from Peru to Chile in the Dakar Rally with our man in the sand, Anthony Clavane
It's a Golden Globes special! With all sorts of funny clips, gushy speeches and one very angry Taylor Swift.
After large parts of England were hit by snow a second heavier band is moving south and east
Former GB gold medallist Nicole Cooke has gone on the offensive after announcing her retirement from the sport
The Reds were supposed to have beaten their city rivals to Forren's signing BUT MirrorSport understands it is just a trial
The pregnant reality star was trying to control three boys when she tweeted for help and posted adorable pics
Terminal Reality takes a different approach to a zombie shooter where survival involves being creepy and keeping your gun holstered
Channel 4 presenter criticised in newspaper editorial for promoting "a sport that is intrinsically barbaric"
But a July-born child may struggle at school at first, research has shown
After the controversial row last week, columnist Suzanne Moore has said sorry and left Twitter
In one picture a giant polar bear can be seen strolling down a residential street while in another Big Ben is seen covered in snow like a scene from disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow
The stars of the NBA land in London this week as the New York Knicks take on the "home" team, the Detroit Pistons. The Mirror's resident basketball blogger Colm Heaney gives us the full lowdown on the big game


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ABA Criminal Justice Section
Newsletter - Summer 1998 Vol. 6, Number 3
Two sessions from the 1997 ABA Annual Meeting are available on videotape, with special discounts for Criminal Justice Section Members. To order, call the ABA Service Center at 800/285-2221.
Videotapes Available from 1997 Annual Meeting:
Terrorism and Psychiatric/Psychological Evidence
- Terrorism on Trial: Justice and Healing in the Prosecution and Defense of Accused Terrorists
This session explores the political and legal interplay of prosecutorial, defense and public interests during the investigation, arrest, indictment and discovery phases of a domestic terrorism case.
Running Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes
$129.95 Nonmembers
$99.95 CJS Members
- The Use and Abuse of Psychiatric and Psychological Evidence in Criminal Cases
Recent high-profile criminal cases using psychological evidence to present defenses ranging from black rage to insanity to self-defense raise questions as to whether the criminal justice system is working. Some argue the use of psychological evidence to find conditions to excuse admitted criminal behavior frustrates the law-abiding community with what it perceives to be a system letting guilty people go. Does the use of such evidence and defenses in high-profile cases allow people to justify their own criminal actions?
Running Time: 2 hours, 35 minutes
$149.95 Nonmembers
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Grand Mango Hotel Hotel
60 An Thuong 1, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Air conditioning
- Free Breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24 Hour Reception
- 24 Hour Security
- Airport Transfers
- Bar
- Bicycle Hire
- Business Centre"
- Cable TV
- Café
- Cots available
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Hair Dryers
- Hot Showers
- Hot Tub
- Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Mini-bar
- Nightclub
- Parking
- Postal Service
- Restaurant
- Safe Deposit Box
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Telephone Fax Facilities
- Tours/Travel Desk
Check-in / Check-out
Earliest check-in: 13:00
Latest Check-out: 12:00
- Child Friendly
- Credit Cards Accepted
- No Curfew
- Non Smoking
- Taxes Included
Group booking?
Group of 15 or more traveling to Da Nang?
Private Rooms
Superior Double Bed Private Ensuite
Sleeps 2
Room types
Private Room
Private Bathroom
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Deluxe 3 Bed PRIVATE Ensuite
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Private Room
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About Grand Mango Hotel
Overlooking Danang Beach - one of the six most luxurious beaches in the world voted by Forbes Magazine – Grand Mango Hotel is ideally located right front of the beautiful beach, just 2 minutes walk to white sand and blue sea. Every room face to the ocean will bring you the most relax time after your whole excusion day. Sitting back in the room with window opened to enjoy the sunrise or the sunset or to grab the tasty food from room service to retreat yourself. Location is convenient to visit the famous sites like Hoi An Ancien Town , My Son Hollyland, Hue Citadel and Banahills.
The hotel offers business and leisure travelers relaxation in attractive hotel accommodations, cuisine that will please even the most demanding gourmet, and staff that gives top priority to ensuring that guests enjoy a relaxing stay. We are proud to take advantage of the hospitality and skills of Grand Mango Hotel to help your experience with us become a thoroughly fulfilling one.
Accommodation Information
Hotel Grand Mango has 28 rooms and 4 apartments in 11-storey building. All rooms you'll enjoy the ultimate in comfort. These rooms feature king size bed, practical sitting and work area, spacious bathroom with separate shower area and washlet toilet.
Each room is equipped with 32" flat screen television, three dedicated telephone units with voicemail service, in-room safe, wifi Internet, mini-bar with coffee & tea maker. Most deluxe rooms are 27 sqm - 40spm, with window open.
Location Information
Ideally located in My An beach of Da Nang, hotel offers easy access to the Da Nang international airport, many landmarks, museums and cultural centers, central business district, shopping and entertainment areas.
Cancellation Policy
Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 1 day before arrival. After this date, charges will be applied by the property up to the first nights cost of the reservation, unless otherwise stated in the property's conditions. Deposits paid are non refundable.


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Pink has decided to extend her tour and will perform at EnergySolutions Arena on Oct. 17, it has just been announced.
United Concerts will be the promoter, so tickets should be available soon at SmtihsTix.
Pink kicked off her tour in February, and the tour will continue through December.
Just think: a bona fide pop show in Utah!


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Welcome to Bella Vita! Luxurious apartment living for those 55 and better. Whether you're still in the workforce or you've retired, enjoy a home without headaches. Let us introduce you to a new level of luxury senior living at Bella Vita.
Bella Vita is a beautiful community of 86 apartment homes on 8 floors overlooking Denver and the Front Range.
Our concierge service is like having a personal assistant to help you manage appointments, reservations, transportation and more.
You'll find people with a wide range of interests and experience enjoying the active lifestyle of Bella Vita.
Imagine a beautiful home without all the hassle. You'll quickly find Bella Vita apartments are designed with luxury living in mind.


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The resource is on sale for HALF price until tomorrow at midnight. :)
Organization Station Resource Posted... On Sale for Half Price
The resource is on sale for HALF price until tomorrow at midnight. :)
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Windham, New York: The Little Mountain That Could
By: Chris Lesser
When the UCI announced its 2010 World Cup race schedule last month, the biggest question on the minds of racers, teams and fans was a simple one: "Where in the hell is Windham Mountain?"
The small resort in the Catskills doesn't have a long history with mountain bikes, but it does have a few things going for it—such as its close proximity to New York City, just 2.5 hours from JFK International Airport. As importantly, it's just a day's drive from Mont-Sainte-Anne, where the 2010 World Cup finals will be held the week after the Windham World Cup finals—which will include XC, DH and 4X events.
The U.S. hasn't seen a World Cup mountain bike event since Angel Fire, New Mexico, in 2005—a race plagued by poor attendance from European teams and fans alike that was expected to run again in 2006, until the mountain pulled out. Windham organizers say attendance won't be an issue.
"There are millions of people in the New Jersey/Metro-New York area," says Windham Mountain Events Manager Rick Hodge. "And there could conceivably be upwards of 20,000 people in attendance that weekend."
With 1,600 feet of vertical, the mountain cut its downhill course for the 2008 East Coast Nationals of the now-defunct National Mountain Bike Series. The course came together in just two months, but garnered rave reviews from racers.
That positive athlete feedback was critical to Windham getting the bid, says UCI technical delegate Simon Burney, who oversaw the mountain's official site inspection.
"[Windham has] been proven as a suitable venue for U.S. domestic racing," Burney said. "It has a huge population within a couple of hours, a lot of beds available, a ski mountain to take advantage of and a great ski lodge that is certainly large enough to cope with all the infrastructure required."
The process began last September at the Interbike trade show in Las Vegas, where Hodge and USA Cycling's mountain bike events and program director Kelli Lusk met with Peter Van den Abeele, the UCI's mountain bike co-coordinator.
"It was important that the World Cup came back to the USA; it's a country at the heart of the sport with a great history…it's been too long," Burney added.


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I want show you also the new release by Trompe Loeil for the varius monthly event and for the ZombiePopcorn Carnival event.
Sorry but i'm very late about this wonderful Rustic Pavillion, it was sold at ZombiePopcorn Carnival that finished on 30th June. So go to mainstore.
Well, it's amazing true? This is a new release called Patio Pool and it is sold at FaMESHed of July, and it is available in two versions: grey stone and brown stone for 400L.


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CenterPoint to Form Midstream Partnership With OGE, Arclight
Centerpoint Energy Inc. (CNP) agreed to form a master limited partnership with a jointly owned subsidiary of OGE Energy Corp. (OGE) and ArcLight Capital Partners LLC, combining pipeline and storage assets in Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Centerpoint, a Houston-based utility owner, and OGE Energy, an Oklahoma City-based utility owner, plan an initial public offering of equity in the partnership after the transaction closes, which is expected in the second or third quarter of 2013, according to a statement.
Centerpoint will have a 59 percent interest in the partnership, OGE Energy will have a 28 percent interest and ArcLight, a private equity investor, will hold a 13 percent interest, the companies said today in a joint statement. Centerpoint will hold a 40 percent interest and OGE Energy will have a 60 percent interest in distribution payments made by the new company to the general partner.
"We are very excited about creating a substantial, growth- oriented midstream company," David M. McClanahan, president and chief executive officer of Centerpoint, said in a statement.
Centerpoint said last month it was exploring forming a partnership of its midstream assets, located near gas-rich shale formations, as a way to fund additional growth. The new partnership will own 8,400 miles of interstate pipelines, 2,300 miles of intrastate pipelines and have more than 11,000 miles of gathering lines.
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Spy Shots: facelift for the China-made Honda Accord
Published on January 26, 2016 by W.E. Ning
Spy Shots showing a fancy new facelift for the China-made Honda Accord sedan, featuring a heavily chromed grille and a new bumper section. The facelifted Accord will debut on the Beijing Auto Show in April and launch on the Chinese car market soon thereafter.
The current China-made Honda Accord, basically the same car as the North American Accord and manufactured in China by the Guangzhou-Honda joint venture. Price starts at 179.800 yuan and ends at 298.800 yuan. Engines: 155hp 2.0, 186hp 2.4, and a 261hp 3.0.
The facelifted Honda Accord will loose the 3.0, it has become too expensive under the new anti-big-engine Chinese tax regime. This means price range will start at about 180.000 and end around 230.000 yuan. There are no plans yet for a 2.0 turbo or any other stronger small-displacement engine.
Another look at the facelifted car. The front is heavy on the with the shiny grille and the huge black holes underneath it.
The rear is modest in comparison. Lights are just small enough for 2016 and they are connected by the almost obligatory shiny strip.


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Does he have a 959 as well? I remember reading about him going to extreme lengths to be made legal over there.
Yeah, I think you're right, I recall something about that too. Weird though, isn't it, it's hard to imagine a vehicle being illegal in the US.
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Extra-inning games on rise
If you think you're seeing more baseball this season, you're right.
Through May 28, major league teams had played 94 extra-innings games, the most all-time on that date, according to STATS LLC.
True, the season started earlier than usual. But the previous high for extra-inning games on May 28 was a mere 79. And the number on May 28 last season was only 64.
The reduced scoring is one possible explanation for the sharp increase in the number of extra-inning games.
Three teams — the Royals, Angels and Athletics — already have played 12 extra-inning games, nearly one-fourth of their overall totals.
Five of the Royals' past 10 games have gone extra innings. So have seven of the Braves' past 16.
Two teams — the Cubs and Tigers — have played only two extra-inning games.
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So many of our towns and cities have been built up around a rich and eventful past. This history defines the places we live and visit. Evidence of this is preserved in the beautiful cathedrals, churches and castles that have been incredibly preserved over the years for future generations to enjoy. So whether it's just down the road or something you'll come across on holiday, now's your chance to capture history!
Where To Visit
First up, you'll need to find a location. If you don't live in an area with many historical buildings, you might need to do some Googling or ask around to find suitable subject matter. You could even plan a trip around some visits to churches and castles. Once you've found your subject, it's important to remember that every building is different, do some research into the history of the building. Take your time and try to avoid cliché compositions. Think about how you can capture the building's character, status and history in your work.
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Keeping an Eye Out
Upon visiting the building, don't just start snapping away, have a good look around before you get your camera out. Use the knowledge from your research and look for details and features. Again, take your time and be sure not to just approach everything at eye level.
In places like a cathedrals, you will be surrounded by interesting articles, grave stones beneath your feet, monuments and artifacts on display and intricate details covering the walls, pillars and ceilings. Take note of anything of particular interest and be sure to come back to it after you've had a good look around.
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Know the Rules
I know this will sound a bit boring, but be sure to stick to the photographic guidelines set by each institution. They often have very specific guidelines on where visitors can and can't walk, so don't go crossing the barriers just to get that extra shot you want. It's also likely that they won't want you to use your flash indoors so as not to damage fabrics and artworks through exposure to excessive light.
If you're not sure, it's best to ask and be polite. If there are restrictions, they'll be there for a reason, not just to annoy photographers! It's also important to remember that churches and cathedrals are places of worship and to respect the practices of those who work there. For example, some cathedrals have an hourly prayer when those in the attendance will be asked for a moment of silence.
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Interior Shots
At most historical buildings that I've visited, there are always a multitude of points of interest to shoot on the interior. As I mentioned before, it's important to keep your eyes peeled for little details, carvings, engravings, patterns, symmetry and stonework that may make for great macro subject matter.
In churches and cathedrals, it's also likely that there will be artifacts and statues displayed, as well as paintings and wall hangings. There may also be a display on the alter with candles and a bible. Be sure to take advantage of these preset displays, as lots of the compositional work is being done for you!
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Unless interior lighting has been installed, it's likely to be fairly dimly lit within the building, so you'll need to work carefully with your exposure settings to ensure you get the best shots. I always find it best just to knock up the ISO to 800 or 1600 to ensure you're getting a good exposure.
As I mention earlier, it may not be possible to use your flash, so you'll need to try and work with the light available to enhance your shots. Look out for light bleeding through windows or cracks that may highlight certain features. You may have to be patient and wait for the sunlight to be shining just where you want it, but sometimes waiting those extra few minutes can make all the difference.
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Exterior Shots
For me, this is the most fun way to capture a historical building: trying to encapsulate its history and grandeur in one shot. It's vital that you take the building into consideration in it's own right, thinking about it's character and stature.
Don't forget the usual guidelines for architectural shots. De sure to consider framing your work and use walls, doors, archways or windows to add to the symmetry if possible. Consider carefully what time of day you want to capture the building. Would you prefer to shoot on a bright clear day, at dusk as the sunlight falls side-on, or in the evening as the building is lit up by artificial lamps and lights?
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As with any shoot location, it's important to do return visits at different times of year. You never quite know how the change in conditions will affect the shot. The changing of the seasons makes a huge impact upon the surroundings and atmosphere within a landscape shot. For example, a layer of snow or some thick fog will really add an air of mysticism and intrigue to the shot. Alternatively, you may want to return in the middle of summer to get a bright clear shot, and then wait until the sun is setting as it casts a warm glow on your subject.
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Stained Glass Windows
Along with the amazing architectural detail in the stone work, the majority of churches and cathedrals have beautiful stained glass windows that make for wonderful photographic subject matter. Photographing windows can be very hard, especially in dark buildings like old churches. It is easy to overexpose the window and underexpose the surrounding walls.
Chances are you won't be allowed to use flash to highlight the walls, so depending on the light available, you'll need to experiment with exposure settings. Start with something like f4.0 at 1/4 sec on ISO 200 and vary it from there. For exposure lengths like that, you'll need a tripod to get the best results. Try to center the window in your frame and shoot face on, so you're getting an even spread of light through the window.
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Modern Buildings & Churches
Although the majority of cathedrals and churches were built hundreds of years ago, there are a few modern buildings that are worth exploring. Like their older counterparts, due to their purpose and the spiritual element of their use, they are often extremely interesting architecturally.
This often makes them far more intriguing than modern commercial buildings, and therefore there should be many points of interest to photograph. From the exterior, try to exploit any architectural points of interest: strong shapes and angles. On the interior, explore for key features such as windows, the altar, candles and the organ (and pipes) to exploit photographically.
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Get out and try it!
Now all that's left is for you to go out and give it a try for yourself. Find a free day in your calendar, fix up a visit to a local historical building and go capture history! Each and every building has it's own stories to tell, individual character and charm.
There are a vast array of photographic opportunities available, from architectural shots, to detail macro work all of which require working with the available light. Start out by visiting a local church to get a feel for what is required on a shoot and then you'll be ready to venture out to the cathedrals and castles!
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Have you already explored some historic buildings? Post links to your images in the comments. Also, feel free to share any tips or tricks you have for photographing this awe-inspriring subject.
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Villagers In Bengal Protest Farm Land Grab For Power Substation, Blame Trinamool
Kolkata News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Friday January 13, 2017
Thousands of villagers are protesting the setting up a gas insulated power substation at Bhangar, about 40 kilometres from Kolkata. They claim land for the project - all of 16 acres of agricultural land - was seized at gunpoint two years ago.
After Singur, Farmers In Rajarhat Want Mamata Banerjee To Return Lands
India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Tuesday September 27, 2016
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee kept her promise at Singur. On September 14, a month and a half after a Supreme Court order, her government started returning land, acquired forcibly by the previous regime for Tata's car factory, to farmers.
18 Children Injured After Truck Rams School Bus In Kolkata
Kolkata News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Monday August 22, 2016
Eighteen students of a school in Kolkata's Rajarhat area were injured when their school bus turned and fell on its side after being rammed by a truck carrying construction material.
Infosys Top Official To Meet Bengal IT Minister
Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 20, 2016
Infosys, which is still awaiting nod to get special economic zone (SEZ) status for its maiden venture at Rajarhat in West Bengal, is seeking an audience with new state IT minister Bratya Basu in 15-20 days, an official of the company said.
Unique Dome To Create Awareness About Solar Energy
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 25, 2015
In a bid to raise awareness about the importance of solar energy, a solar dome, first of its kind in the country, is set to come up on the outskirts of Kolkata.
Power Grid Builds Rs 800-Cr Transmission Line Linking West Bengal, Bihar
Press Trust of India | Thursday October 1, 2015
PGCIL said it has 30 acres of land at Rajarhat required for the sub-station.
Bengal Denies Intimation From Infosys on Money Refund
Wednesday May 6, 2015
West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim on Tuesday denied receiving any intimation from Infosys regarding repayment of the money the company had advanced in connection with a proposed software development centre at Rajarhat.
Infosys Wants Bengal to Give SEZ Status to Rajarhat Centre
Wednesday May 6, 2015
IT major Infosys has asked the West Bengal government to either give special economic zone (SEZ) status to the company's proposed software development centre at Rajarhat or repay the money it has given in advance for the land.
Ratan Tata vs Amit Mitra: War of Words Over Bengal's Development
India News | Monideepa Banerjie | Thursday August 7, 2014
Ratan Tata today reacted sharply to West Bengal Minister Amit Mitra's comment that he appears to have "lost his mind", in response to his apparent critique of industrial development in the state.
Kolkata: 480 acre sculpture garden to come up soon
Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 26, 2014
A sculpture garden, the first of its kind in the city, where sculptures and artifacts would be displayed would be set at the Eco Park at Rajarhat New Town near Kolkata.
Market cues: Asian markets gain, Wipro share sale and more
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Asian shares rose on Tuesday as most analysts expect Japan to leave key interest rates untouched.
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IT major Wipro's Chairman Azim Premji today met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and expressed the desire to invest around Rs 700-800 crore to expand its operations in the state. State Finance Minister Amit Mitra, who was present at the meeting, told reporters here that the IT major wanted to make the investment at its proposed facility a...
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These types of questions really are pointless. It is all a matter of what you are trying to do. All tools that are included are the best or else mut's and the other dev's would probably not included them. Tell us more about what you are trying to achieve and we can better help you out.Which is the best set of bluetooth tools? Im looking but atm cannot figure out which would be best to try and figure out first. As in: which would be useful in the most situations?
And again: same as above, only for VOIP.
It would do me no good to recommend you to use iax voip tools if the voip device does not support iax. (Inter-Asterisk-eXchange)
Yes the tools are pointless since it is obvious you have no idea how to use them or even name them for that matter. I would suggest you take a closer inspection of the tools, try looking for man, help, info pages. Again you have to help us to help you by providing relevant info on what you are trying to do.Ok, so I am trying to find someone on the internet (this is just a scenario btw), I figured those many google* tools would be good for this, but alot of them look like all they do is search google from a terminal, which seems more than pointless to me, am I crazy... or are they actually that pointless? If they aren't which do you find the best, and why. If they are, why are they in backtrack...
So post back with this info.
Also it would be nice to know the names of the tools that you are referencing here.
There are tools available on the internet capable of war-dialing.One more question lol, I promise, does backtrack include any tools for war dialing, as it seems to me that an unsecured modem would be a huge gaping hole just waiting for a potential attack to come along, and Im sure that at least a couple (tens of) thousand(s) companies and such still have a phone modem hooked up somewhere, and as everyone knows, once you are in the LAN, its quite a bit easier.
Ok thats all, for now at least
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This website is designed to help you find events and fun activities in around Marietta, Georgia. Although the primary focus will be Cobb County and the immediate surrounding areas, there will be events and deals from all over the Metro Atlanta area.
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Grant McCracken: How To Read A Book Now
A look at the new ways we are reading and interacting with content.
Sometime in the late 1970s, I was sitting in the Rare Books Room of the Cambridge University library. I had just come back from lunch.
I was reading a leather bound book published in 1588, and all of a sudden and for the very briefest moment, I imagined myself immensely fat, covered in grease, and sitting on a groaning wooden chair that seemed ready to burst.
And then the sensation was gone. If you are inclined to this sort of thing, and I am not, you would say that I made psychic contact with the person who owned this book, that I was for a split second an Elizabethan.
I don't think this. At all. I recall the moment, because for all our differences, this book owner and I had a lot in common. At least when it came to the activity called reading. We held something made out of paper in our hands and gazed upon the page. We may have been separated by half a century and differences of every imaginable kind, but when it came to books, we were one.
And now even that has passed. Sometime last week I started to read books in a new way.
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The ellipsis, those three consecutive periods you often see in novels and news stories, is among the most misunderstood punctuation marks in use in the English language. It is used indiscriminately in text messages, instant messages, and e-mails, and social networking websites and blogs haven't helped to curb the trend. However, the ellipsis is an actual punctuation mark that serves a particular use, in both formal and informal styles of writing. If using ellipses confuses you, try following some of these simple guidelines as to when ellipses should be used—and when they should not.
Before discussing when ellipses are appropriately used, a few words on how the ellipsis is used are necessary.
News stories compile information to disseminate to the population, and news agencies depend on the accuracy of a news story in order to gain the confidence of an audience.
Sometimes when a quote is used in a news story, parts of the quote are unnecessary to the story. When a bit of a quote must be removed to improve the clarity or focus of a story, an ellipsis is used.
If a fire broke out and a fire chief gave the following quote, most of the quote would likely be considered unnecessary:
"we've determined positively, absolutely, beyond the shadow of a doubt, drawing our conclusions from all the available data, understanding the impact of the recent spate of arsons, that this fire was accidental,"
Clarity and focus could be improved with an ellipsis: "we've determined positively … that this fire was accidental."
In formal writing, such as academic papers and published research, an ellipsis is used much to the same effect. Essentially, a quote might be too long or clunky to fit into a paper in its entirety. Instances such as these require an ellipsis to draw attention to the substance of a quote without damaging the quote's integrity.
For example, a discussion of search and seizure might invoke the Fourth Amendment ("The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated…"), but remove the unnecessary parts: "The right of the people to be secure … against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated…." Notice that if a sentence ends with an ellipsis, a final period is included for clarity.
Stories and novels use ellipses to a very different effect. An ellipsis can demonstrate a pause in dialogue, a pause in narrative, or a character or a narrator trailing off.
The format of these ellipses is typically to add a space between each dot.
A pause in text appears much the same way.
She wasn't angry . . . she was just tired.
This case uses an ellipsis similar to what would be used in a piece of news writing, but it is understood that the character who is speaking is merely pausing for emphasis or thought. No words were omitted from his or her dialogue.
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Jan. 23, 2013
Game Notes | TV: All Access (UABsports.com) | Live Stats: UABsports.com | Twitter: @UAB_WBB
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – One of only two remaining unbeaten teams in Conference USA, UAB women's basketball returns home on Thursday to face Memphis at 7 p.m. CT.
At 12-4 overall on the year, the Blazers come into Thursday's clash hoping to improve on their 3-0 start in league play.
Led by junior Ashley Grimes, who had 15 second-half points, UAB ran past UTEP on Sunday, 61-57, to win its third-straight game on the year.
Memphis enters the contest on the heels of a loss to Tulane on Sunday. The Tigers, 11-7, 2-2 in C-USA, are led by Nicole Dickson, who averages a league-high 20 points per game.
Game Information
UAB (12-4, 3-0 C-USA) vs. Memphis (11-7, 2-2 C-USA)
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013 – 7 p.m. CT
Bartow Arena – Birmingham, Ala.
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Live Stats: Gametracker (UABsports.com)
Twitter: @UAB_WBB or @UABAthletics
Series Information
Memphis leads, 29-21
>> Memphis owns a 29-21 lead in the all-time series with UAB. The Tigers won each of last season's two meetings – a 70-59 win at Bartow Arena on Jan. 22, 2012 and a 71-56 triumph in Memphis on Feb. 23, 2012.
>> The Tigers won 12-straight in the series from 1995-2000. UAB's longest win streak came from 2006-2009 when the Blazers took seven-straight from Memphis.
Scouting Memphis...
>> Memphis enters Thursday's game at 11-7 overall and has won two out of its last three games.
>> The Tigers average 71.9 points per game and are one of the top rebounding teams in the league with 43.2 boards per game -- third best in C-USA.
>> Four players average in double figures, including Nicole Dickson, who is the conference's leading scorer with a 20 points per game average.
The Lead
UAB 3-0 In C-USA Play
>> Coming into Thursday's game, UAB is one of two undefeated teams in Conference USA. The Blazers have won two of their conference contests on the road after downing UTEP, 61-57, last Sunday. UAB handed the Miners just their second loss of the season and snapped their nine-game winning streak.
Blazers Top Defensive Charts
>> UAB has once again established itself as one of the top defensive teams in Conference USA and the nation. Currently, the Blazers top C-USA in nearly every defensive category, including scoring defense (52.8 ppg), field-goal percentage defense (.340) and 3-point field goal percentage defense (.248). UAB is also No. 2 in blocks (4.5 per game) and steals (12.6 per game). The Blazers rank 29th according to NCAA statistics in scoring defense.
Trio Of Scorers Lead UAB
>> Senior Amber Jones (13.6), along with juniors Ashley Grimes (11.2) and Karisma Chapman (12.3), all average in double figures for the Blazers. Grimes and Chapman each scored a team-high 15 against UTEP with all of Grimes' points coming in a second-half surge.
UAB Notes
UAB Tops UTEP In Texas Thriller
>> The Blazers enter Thursday's game riding high after a stunning 61-57 win on the road at UTEP. The Miners outrebounded UAB, 57-33, but the Blazers went on a 14-3 run in the second half to claim the win.
Blazers Stiff Against C-USA
>> UTEP shot just 28 percent against the Blazers on Sunday, becoming the third-straight opponent to shoot under 30 percent against UAB. UCF made just 26.7 percent of its shots, while Houston hit only 23.7 percent.
Low On Turnovers
>> With UAB's six turnovers committed against UTEP on Sunday, the Blazers now account for the top three fewest turnover games in Conference USA history. UAB committed a league record low five against Tulsa on Feb. 12, 2009 before six miscues against Chattanooga on Nov. 11, 2011. The Blazers are currently second in the C-USA in turnover margin with a +5.5 advantage.
UAB On Fire At The Line
>> UAB is one of the top free-throw shooting teams in Conference USA with a .690 percentage for the year. The Blazers have made 220 out of 319 attempts at the charity stripe. The 29 made free throws against Tennessee State on Nov. 23 represented the highest single-game mark of any team in C-USA this season.
Newcomers Hit At Right Time
>> UAB has several newcomers who have stepped up at the right time. In three conference games, junior college transfer Ashley Grimes leads the team in scoring with 16.7 ppg, while freshman Chelsee Black is averaging 7.3 points per contest. Fellow freshman Khoria Newman logged her second start of the season against UCF on Jan. 10 in a five-point effort. Kayla Anderson has played 65 minutes in three games and is averaging four rebounds per contest.
Points At A Premium
>> The three C-USA opponents that UAB has faced are averaging 49.7 points per game against the Blazers. Houston and UCF scored 46 each, while UTEP was held to 57 -- its second-lowest outing on the year.
Leading In Losses
>> The Blazers have held leads in every loss this season. Against Vanderbilt, UAB had a one-point advantage (7-6) early in the game, while establishing a nine-point advantage at George Mason (Dec. 2) and a 13-point lead against Morehead State (Dec. 18). Most recently, UAB held a seven-point cushion on three different occasions in the loss to Chattanooga (Jan. 2).
Chapman Approaching 1,000
>> Junior Karisma Chapman now has 832 points in her UAB career and needs just 168 to reach 1,000. She would be the 26th player in Blazer history to net 1,000 points.
Jones Moves Up Career Records
>> Amber Jones is moving several career record charts at UAB. The senior is currently fifth in steals (197) and ninth in the 3-pointers made (127).
Kleist Steps Up
>> Following a tough start in non-conference, senior Michaelea Kleist has stepped up for the Blazers in C-USA play. In three games, Kleist is averaging 6.0 ppg and tallied 9 rebounds against Houston -- a season high for her.
Kleist Closing In On 500
>> Senior Michaelea Kleist is closing in on 500 points in her career. Kleist, who attended Eastern Kentucky from 2009-10, has 448 points during her three-year Division I career.
Grimes The Difference Maker
>> Junior Ashley Grimes has drawn 11 starts on the year, scoring in double figures in nine of those games. She leads the team in scoring in C-USA play with a 16.7 points per game average.


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UW to Share Research on Depression, Anxiety and Sleep at Public Lecture
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Madison, Wisconsin - Psychiatry faculty from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health will present a community lecture on their current mental health research and how it applies to clinical treatment on Saturday, April 10.
The free lectures will take place from 1 to 3pm in room 1345 of the Health Sciences Learning Center, 750 Highland Ave., on the UW-Madison campus. Three faculty members will present their research followed by a Q&A session.
Dr. Ned Kalin, chair of the psychiatry department at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and director of HealthEmotions Research Institute, will moderate the afternoon event. He said his faculty is excited about the chance to share their research on the brain with the public.
"This is a great opportunity for the community to hear about our research and how it applies to clinical treatment." says Kalin. "It's important to share information about the latest medications, treatments, and support to improve the lives of those suffering from psychiatric illnesses."
Faculty members and their subjects include:
- Dr. Heather Abercrombie, assistant professor: Cortisol and the Neural Circuitry of Memory Bias in Depression
- Dr. Michael Peterson, assistant professor: Brain Activity During Sleep: A Window to Understanding Psychiatric Disorders
- Dr. Jack Nitschke, associate professor: The Expectant Brain in Anxiety Disorders and Their Treatment
This event is co-sponsored by NARSAD (National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression) and is part of a national series of public education forums that will highlight the latest breakthroughs in mental health research. NARSAD is the world's leading charity for mental health research.
The group funds research into many mental health issues, ranging from bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders such as PTSD and OCD, and childhood disorders that include autism and ADHD.
Professors Abercrombie, Nitschke, and Peterson are all recipients of NARSAD grants.
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text: Natalie Leopard Tote Style: 570057508 Out of Stock Love it? Everyone else did too. This item sold out! Use our search tool, chat online or call 1.888.855.4986 to find something equally desirable. Leopard-printed faux haircalf and bands of embossed faux leather—a picture-perfect tote in just-the-right size. Zipper closure. Interior includes zipper pocket and two open compartments. Dimensions: 14" by 16" with 7" handle drops. Leather and synthetic materials. Fully lined. Imported. Read More… Share on Facebook Tweet Pin