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Even though he had been projected as a top-15 pick, including 11th overall by Baseball America, Stanek said the opportunity to play for the organization that drafted him was worth the wait.
Arkansas' three-year starting pitcher was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays with the 29th overall pick of the draft, making him the seventh Razorback to be taken in the first round of a MLB draft.
"It was a long day," Stanek said. "It seemed longer, too, because it was one of those things where you're just ready for it to be there since you wake up and I woke up at nine and I was just ready for it to start as soon as I woke up.
"They were a very long three hours. I had some phone calls in between, talked to some teams and it got kind of stressful, but it was a big sigh of relief when it was all over.
"It's really exciting. It's an exciting time for me and my family. The Rays are a good organization that develops pitching pretty well. So it seems like a good fit. They feel like I'm able to contribute pretty quickly and help their team win. They felt like I was an advanced college arm, so I should be able to move pretty quickly."
Of the Rays' selection to draft Stanek, MLB.com analyst John Hart said he was surprised he slid, but mentioned some concerns teams likely had with Stanek.
"I think a couple of things that might have scared some clubs off … He'd been a little inconsistent this year, at times his delivery can get out of whack a little bit," Hart said. "But with the success that the Rays have had in developing pitching, I think it's a good pick. They can put him into their development program. They don't have to rush this kid. Clean up his mechanics, because the arm strength is there."
Stanek said he did not agree with some of the criticism he received during the broadcast.
"They kept talking about an up and down season and it was kind of frustrating hearing that," he said. "I know I wasn't perfect all year, but it was more like I started out rough, rather than being super inconsistent throughout the whole year. I feel like I put up pretty good numbers, so it was kind of whatever."
In his junior season, and likely his last season at Arkansas, Stanek posted a 10-2 record and a 1.39 earned run average, including a 0.97 ERA in conference play. He also struck out 79 batters in 97 1/3 total innings of work.
Stanek recorded two of his best outings against LSU, who is ranked No. 1 in the coaches poll. In two starts against the Tigers, he recorded two wins by allowing just one run, which was unearned, in 14 2/3 innings and striking out nine batters.
Following Stanek's second win against the Tigers, a 4-1 win in the SEC Tournament, LSU coach Paul Mainieri had high praises for him.
"Stanek's about ready for the big leagues," Mainieri said. "I'm about tired of seeing him pitch against us. He needs to move on to another level.
"He's so advanced. You don't expect him to spend much time in the minor leagues. He'll be ready for the big leagues pretty quickly."
Stanek said he was confident in his ability to move through the minor league ranks quickly as well. He also said his confidence in himself was what made it hard to see other names, including 13 pitchers, go off the board as he waited patiently for his to be called.
"The competitor in me was like 'man, I'm as good or better than some people,' but that's what the organizations chose and wanted and so I have to go out there and prove why I belong and why I felt like I should have been taken earlier," he said. "But it's up to me, now."
Stanek turned down $850,000 from the Seattle Mariners after being selected with 99th overall pick in the 2010 draft to go to college and play for the Razorbacks. Stanek said the decision to play for Arkansas is one he would not change, even if he could.
"This is the best decision I made, to come here and go to school and play here for three years," he said. "I've met so many good people in Fayetteville, played great baseball here, got to experience this, playing in the SEC and in front of this crowd. It has been a big thing for me to mature and get better as a ball player and a person.
"I made an investment in myself coming to school and playing here," Stanek said. "It feels good to see a good return on that investment."


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Arizona is home to varied weather conditions from "let's go skiing!" cold up north to "sunbathing by the pool" hot. The Grand Canyon state is often described as unforgivably hot during the summer but this only applies to certain parts of the state.
General weather conditions are different depending on your actual location within the state. However, if you're looking for a state where the weather is warm and sunny the majority of the year, you've found the right place.
The coolest months of the year are November to March, with highs ranging from the upper 60°Fs to 70°Fs in the greater Phoenix area. The northern portions get much cooler. The best time to hit the pool is from May to September, where triple digit highs are common throughout parts of the state. These temperature swings are to be expected since large portions of Arizona are comprised of desert land and the natural desert climate.
Is All of Arizona Dry and Barren?
Certainly not! Despite the fact that Arizona is mostly desert, more than a quarter of its territory is covered with lush vegetation, which is highly notable because of the dominantly arid landscape. The state has also been blessed with numerous natural land formation such as the Superstition Mountains and, of course, the mythical Grand Canyon, which is part of the unique Mountain West experience. Be sure to visit the park before leaving.
Arizona Quick Facts:
- AZ leads the nation in terms of copper production, which has earned it a 2nd nickname – The Copper State.
- Daylight Savings Time is not practiced in the Grand Canyon State (apart from certain small areas, such as the Navajo Nation). Remember to set your watches to Mountain Time when you get there.
- Phoenix, the largest metropole in the state, began as a simple hay camp.
- A visit to the state wouldn't be complete without visiting tourist attractions such as the Tombstone ghost town.
- The housing market in Arizona is generally stable all year round, catering to home buyers from all walks of life.
The Arizona Experience
Arizona is probably the most tourist-friendly state around because of its abundance of breathtaking attractions that can be enjoyed by everyone. Here are just some of the things that you can do in the Grand Canyon State:
Go Green – The Desert Botanical Garden is renowned throughout the United States for its thriving collection of plant species collected throughout the globe.
If you want to see rare flora or even species that are facing extinction elsewhere, head over to the Garden for a better appreciation of just how beautiful nature can be. This museum is a favorite family destination because of its varied exhibits and if you're presently studying botany or any other related course, the museum also accommodates academic researchers.
Walking Tours & Camping – Another key characteristic of Arizona is that you'll never have to drive far if you're itching for nature trekking, hiking, or camping under the stars.
One "must see" area for campers is the Saguaro National Park, which is accessible through Tucson. Areas like Saguaro bring people much closer to nature than ever before because they allow you to observe virtually untouched desert flora and fauna in their full majesty.
If it's adventure you seek, head over to the Grand Canyon and explore its immeasurable beauty from the wild vantage point of a raft being carried swiftly by the Colorado River. Paddle your way to adrenaline rush in one-day tours or the full-canyon hiking adventure. Unlock the unique Arizona experience today.
City Hustle & Bustle – Not exactly a nature lover? No problem. Sister cities such as Phoenix and Scottsdale offer varied activities for tourists and potential new residents alike. Visit Phoenix for a fix of art and culture. When you're done visiting exhibits for the day, head over to the Fashion district for branded apparel.
Scottsdale offers very similar treats – a great Downtown area that never sleeps, homegrown and international cuisine for foodies and lots more, including art exhibits and many urban walking paths.
Nightlife shouldn't be a problem if you're headed toward the largest metropoles as there's plenty to do from 7 PM onwards. There are steak houses for early evening meals, all-night bars and discos, and the like. Explore the cities and you'll find out what we're talking about.
Key Cities & Towns
Thinking of Moving to Arizona?
There's a perfect city or town in the Copper State that fits your needs. If you're looking for the "big city" experience with lots of commercial and industrial establishments, check out the cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale and the towns of Chandler, Mesa and Tempe.
These areas have high population densities and are perfect for people who are also looking for work. Top employers such as PayPal as well as other Silicon Valley startups can be found in the larger cities.
For less city bustle and more low-key desert living, your best bets would be places like Gilbert, Ahwatukee, Queen Creek and San Tan Valley. San Tan Valley, specifically, is the perfect home for folks who just want to relax and not come face to face with busy city life on a daily basis.
This is not to say that these quieter areas are boring or barren. Nothing could be farther from the truth. For example, Gold Canyon has its own golf courses and resorts despite being a simple, census-designated area.
Arizona Housing Market
Moving to Arizona is both a logical and beautiful choice because you will be setting yourself up in a great new state with excellent employment opportunities, with a new house bought at a great price. We're not exaggerating here: the Arizona housing market is exceedingly kind to newcomers with average budgets and everyone is welcome to buy a property and move in.
Below are examples of properties that you can find throughout the state, in every city:
- Lots – Thinking of developing your own home? Empty lots are available for $50,000 to $90,000. Lots are located in different areas from ranches, gated communities to small, quiet neighborhoods near schools and higher learning institutions. Lot prices are higher in gated communities but often make up for the price by having much higher square footage compared to lots available in smaller, regular neighborhoods.
- Condo Units – Condo units are cheap, widely available and offer the advantage of amenities such as a community pool and covered parking. While the square footage of a condo unit is lower than a single-family home, this type of property is perfect for home buyers who wish to move into a target city quickly.
Average room count is 1-2 with 1 bathroom. Kitchens are of average size, but you can still expect basic appliances such as a gas range or a microwave oven to be available. With a little sprucing up, a condo unit can become a comfortable new home for a single person or a couple wishing to establish a new life in Arizona.
- Single-Family Homes – Single-family homes range from simple 1-bedroom condo units to sprawling mansions with bedroom suites and tennis courts. A single-family home measuring approximately 800-1,000 square feet costs $100,000 – $150,000.
A property with two to three bedrooms with multiple bathrooms are sold for $250,000 to a high of $700,000. When the price of the property exceeds $300,000, expect additional amenities, newly renovated bathrooms or kitchens and full availability of multiple utilities such as high speed internet.
- Luxury Properties – Luxury properties are sold for $800,000 to a high of $2,000,000 depending on the total house area and land area of the property. Lot sizes for luxury properties range from 0.5 acre to a high of 1.5 acres, especially in locations such as a Gilbert and Tempe. Expect 3-6 rooms, multiple bathrooms, large kitchens and a separate dining area. Guest rooms, home offices and libraries are also common in luxury properties, as well as spas, pantries, gazebos, etc.
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Update: Check out the most stolen cars for 2012.
Is your ride ripe for being ripped off? For a multitude of reasons, some vehicles appear juicier, or "steal-able" to car thieves. We looked at 2010 auto theft statistics, and whether the manufacturers did anything about them, to predict the top ten cars that will be stolen the most in 2011. It's simple to find the most stolen car in 2011, but we did the work and found you the top ten! Here is the info provided by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, as well as what makes them so appealing to the average auto thief.
Car theft rates can affect your car insurance rates so be sure to read through this prediction of the top ten most stolen cars in 2011 and then use the free tool on this page to compare rates from many different car insurance companies online. Just enter your ZIP code into the FREE tool at the top of this page for a free online car insurance quote comparison! Review the list of most stolen cars 2011 and see if your car is on the list!
Check out this photo below of an actual car thief in action (courtesy of BaitCar.com) laughing it up and having a grand 'ol time (he gets caught, don't worry – about 15 minutes later). Don't let this guy drive off with your car…
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Most Stolen Cars of 2011
The following are the Official IIHS 2011 most stolen car statistics. We compared our 2011 predictions with the official IIHS statistics, and we were very happy with some of the results. Take a look at our reasoning behind some of the most stolen cars of 2011 below and see if your car is on the list for the most commonly stolen cars!
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|1. Cadillac Escalade
|2. Ford F-250 4WD
|3. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
|4. Ford F-450 4WD
|5. GMC Sierra 1500
|6. Chrysler 300
|7. Ford F-350 4WD
|8. Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
|9. GMC Yukon
|10. Chrysler 300 HEMI
Our 2011 Most Stolen Cars Predictions
The following were our 2011 predictions of the most stolen cars, based on the 2010 statistics. Five of the ten predictions appear on the Official IIHS list. Check these out and look below to see our comparison on how we did.
10. Chevrolet Tahoe
Chevrolet Tahoe Theft Frequency: 5.8 out of 1,000
Chevrolet Tahoe owners usually like to "trick out" their rides. Too bad one of the options they decline from the factory is a security system. If more of these SUVs had alarms, that might knock out the desire for thieves to try to take them from their owners and keep it from being a contender for the most stolen car in the world.
9. GMC Yukon XL 4WD
GMC Yukon XL 4WD Theft Frequency: 6.0 out of 1,000
Some might say this is a man's station wagon, and that's probably true (if there is such a thing). What's also a fact is that these massive SUVs are always loaded with some sort of man-cargo. Expensive golf clubs, outdoor gear, electronics, and tools make these incredibly attractive to thieves. So if you have one of these cars, you can be sure that you own a car that is 10 most stolen cars in 2011!
8. Hummer H2
Hummer H2 Theft Frequency: 6.2 out of 1,000
Does stealing a Hummer have anything to do with the fact that Hummer drivers are so aggressive? Likely not: most Hummers are loaded with extra aftermarket gear that thieves can profit from. Chrome wheels and grills, sound systems and other pricey parts make these total gold mines. Plus, you know, what's cooler to a thief than stealing a Hummer? (Stealing a tank, maybe.)
7. Nissan Maxima
Nissan Maxima Theft Frequency: 6.5 out of 1,000
The Maxima is one of the few cars that made our list. Thieves like it for its combination of good looks and comparatively powerful engine for its class. And even though you can get Nissan's Immobilizer security system for this car – which won't allow the car to start without its registered key – that's not going to stop someone from loading it onto a flatbed for parts!
6. GMC Sierra Crew Cab
GMC Sierra Crew Cab Theft Frequency: 6.7 out of 1,000
The Sierra is a work truck. Often that means that it's more than just the vehicle itself that motivates thieves to steal it. Usually the bed of these trucks contains tool boxes and other expensive equipment, a bonus if you're going to be stealing a truck or car anyway.
5. Infiniti G37 Coupe
The G37 is an expensive coupe that has cachet with thieves because the market dictates that the parts can go for high dollars. Hey, it's an Infiniti, they are pretty darn rare! It doesn't hurt that it looks good and also has a 330 horsepower engine for fast getaways.
Infiniti G37 Theft Frequency: 7.1 out of 1,000
4. Chevrolet Avalanche
Chevrolet Avalanche Theft Frequency: 7.4 out of 1,000
Unlike your average pickup truck, the Avalanche usually comes with premium features such as advanced audio and navigation features, parts that criminals love to strip off a vehicle for straight cash. Some of them might be used for work related purposes, and that equipment's extra dollars!
3. Dodge Charger
Dodge Charger Theft Frequency: 7.4 out of 1,000
Finally, a car that you might see in Gone in 60 Seconds. Many Chargers on the street sport a Hemi engine that packs a whopping 368 horsepower (and 425 horsepower for the SRT8 version!). That kind of power ensures that a thief can literally be gone in sixty seconds!
2. Chevrolet Silverado
Chevy Silverado Theft Frequency: 8.0 out of 1,000
Trucks like these are nice little treasure troves of gadgets and other artifacts that can be sold off to individuals or pawn shops. It's likely that many owners of these trucks do not have a security system installed, either — another reason to invest in a security package or at least a Club!
1. Cadillac Escalade
It's no surprise that the top of this list is a luxury brand. What did you expect? One of the most prized symbols of premium is in the Cadillac brand. That mixed with the fact that it's an SUV full of extra junk makes this car irresistible to thieves. You'd be tempted to steal it, too.
Cadillac Escalade Theft Frequency: 10.8 out of 1,000
Official Top 10 Most Stolen Cars in 2011
As stated in the Official Insurance Institue for Highway Safety list, the following ten cars had the highest theft frequency for 2011:
10. Chrysler 300 HEMI
Chrysler 300 HEMI Theft Frequency: 6.4 out of 1,000
The Chrysler 300 HEMI is the first of the two Chrysler's featured on this list – guess that says something about it's popularity with thieves! Similar to the 300, the HEMI features a V8 engine with a hemispherical combustion chamber. With such a rare feature, thieves are drawn to this sleek car making this Chrysler one of the Top 10 stolen cars in 2011!
9. GMC Yukon XL 4WD
GMC Yukon XL 4WD Theft Frequency: 6.0 out of 1,000
This SUV is a sportsman's dream when it comes to hauling junk. Thus, they are usually loaded with some sort of expensive gear and tools making these incredibly attractive to thieves. We thought so too by listing the GMC Yukon as #9 on our predicted list!
8. Chevrolet Avalanche
Chevrolet Avalanche Theft Frequency: 7.4 out of 1,000
Criminals love pick-ups! Especially when they are loaded with premium features, ripe for stripping off. These items can easily be sold to pawn shops for a chunk of change. We listed this vehicle as #4 is our list, so even though it's only #8, the Avalanche is still a coveted item for 2011.
7. Ford F-350 4WD
Ford F-350 4WD Theft Frequency: 7.0 out of 1,000
The Ford F-350 4WD may not be the quietest vehicle to steal, but it's certainly one of the most valuable. Retailing at over $30,000, this truck can create quite a pay-day for it's thief. With the towing capability of a herd of elephants, the F-350 4WD will assist thieves in getting away with additional loot!
6. Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300 Theft Frequency: 7.1 out of 1,000
For the thieves' sake, it's a good thing this car goes from 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds! With a performance package to drool over, the 300 was a hot pick for car thieves wanting to save at the pump. After all, this is a recession! The Chrysler 300 offers fuel saver technology to optimize the efficiency in between fill-ups.
5. GMC Sierra Crew Cab
GMC Sierra Crew Cab Theft Frequency: 7.3 out of 1,000
As another truck makes the list, the Sierra showcases what most pick-ups offer – a bed full of equipment. Thieves want the expensive tools and other cargo found in the bed of the truck, which translates into easy cash. Going along with our predictions, the Sierra locks in at #5, whereas we had it as #6 on the list. Pretty good guess!
4. Ford F-450 4WD
Ford F-450 4WD Theft Frequency: 7.9 out of 1,000
The Ford F-450 is the truck of all trucks! This beast holds a treasure-trove of cargo, which is easily known to thieves based on it's size alone. With top of the line features, the F-450 is one large package of power! Retailing at over $50,000, this truck equals a lot of cash for car thieves.
3. Chevrolet Silverado
Chevy Silverado Theft Frequency: 9.2 out of 1,000
Thieves must have a sixth sense about what type of treasures pick-up trucks hold. Many truck owners don't realize the danger of theft, thus provide no protection for their ride. The Chevy Silverado is no exception when it comes to the most stolen cars list, coming it at #3, rather than #2 on the predicted list.
2. Ford F-250 4WD
Ford F-250 4WD Theft Frequency: 9.7 out of 1,000
The Ford F-Series continues to dominate the list of most stolen cars for 2011! Thieves realize the value of these powerful trucks and the items that are usually carried within. With a hefty price tag, the F-250 is a hot item for money-hungry criminals!
1. Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade Theft Frequency: 10.8 out of 1,000
After a long list of pick-up trucks, the luxury brand of Cadillac finally makes an appearance. Rounding out the list as the #1 stolen car in 2011, the Cadillac Escalade screams "take me"! The notoriety itself is enough to make this car so desirable to thieves!
And the LEAST Stolen Cars Ranking Goes to…
Toyota Prius
Toyota Prius Theft Frequency: 0.8 out of 1,000
It's not really a surprise that a hybrid ranks as one of the least stolen, since it probably confuses thieves. Sure, they can make a quiet getaway if they drive slowly, but then what will they do with it? We're guessing that there's not a hot secondary market for these ugly ducklings.
Volvo V70
Volvo V70 Theft Frequency: 0.8 out of 1,000
Is it any wonder why a car thief would think twice if they saw one of these Volvo V70s on the street? We're going to guess that any respectable criminal is not interested the least bit in the groceries that might be contained inside this mom-mobile. And thieves don't care if it's safe or not, they want cash.
Buick Terraza
Buick Terraza Theft Frequency: 0.7 out of 1,000
Buick is a brand that is usually patronized by older, more cost conscious buyers. Throw in the fact that it's a van and does not have a good resale value, and it makes for a great vehicle that deters theft on its own. Purchase one of these, and you don't have to worry about shady characters trying to take it (though you might have to worry about finding someone to buy it off you later).
CarInsuranceComparison Most Stolen Car Predictions vs. IIHS Most Stolen Car Statistics
There you have it. We did our own predictions, and realized we are by no means Jedis that can see the future. The IIHS crunched the final numbers in 2011, and found that some things have changed in the most stolen car rankings. Although we might not have been 100% correct, there were some cars within our rankings that matched up with the IIHS most stolen car statistics.
We were right on with the Cadillac Escalade at #1. Although not fully correct on the exact ranking, we also had the Chevy Silverado, Chevrolet Avalanche, GMC Sierra, and GMC Yukon within our rankings. Overall, we did pretty well at predicting the future. Stay tuned for our 2012 Most Stolen Car predictions.
Finding the Best Car Insurance Rates for ANY Car Model
No matter whether you have a car on the most stolen cars of 2011 list or on the least stolen cars list – we could all stand to save a few hundred dollars on our car insurance rates, right? Enter your ZIP code into the FREE car insurance quote comparison tool to shop rates from competing companies in just a few minutes and see how much you might be able to save! Don't forget to check back to this 2011 list of the most stolen cars and make sure your car stays off the list!


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War on Facts: Fox & Friends Falsely Claims Stimulus Did Not Fund "Religious Facilities"
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On Fox & Friends, co-host Gretchen Carlson interviewed author Brad O'Leary to rebrand Fox & Friends' fake "War on Christmas" campaign as a "War on Christianity." During the segment, on-screen text read, "The War on Religion? Stimulus: No Funds To Religious Facilities"; but in fact, faith-based groups reportedly received at least $140 million in stimulus money.
Fox & Friends: "The War On Religion? Stimulus: No Funds To Religious Facilities"
Chyron During "War on Christianity" Segment Claims, "Stimulus: No Funds to Religious Facilities." On the December 10 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends, Carlson hosted O'Leary, author of America's War on Christianity, to discuss what Carlson called "a battle raging in America between bureaucrats and Christians." O'Leary claimed that a "war" is going on to "not allow people to use the name Jesus or the name Christ." As examples, he cited Tulsa rebranding its Christmas parade as a "Holiday Parade of Lights," and that "in schools, we're talking about winter parties, not Christmas parties."
During the segment, on-screen text read: "The War On Religion? Stimulus: No Funds To Religious Facilities."
But Stimulus Provided "At Least $140 Million" to "Faith-Based Groups," Including Churches
Politico: "[A]n Analysis ... Found That At Least $140 Million In Stimulus Money Has Gone To Faith-Based Groups." A December 3 Politico article titled, "Obama's stimulus pours millions into faith-based groups," noted that according to its analysis, "at least $140 million" in stimulus money went to "faith-based groups." The article noted specific churches that had received stimulus money:
The stimulus bought Castleton United Methodist Church in Indianapolis a new heating and cooling system. In Laramie, Wyo., it bought the Church of St. Laurence O'Toole new windows for the Roman Catholic school it runs. And in Harrisburg, Pa., Christian Churches United of the Tri-County Area spent its $120,000 in stimulus funding on food and shelter for local homeless people.
"It kind of fell from the sky, and it was unbelievable that we had this much extra money," said Jackie Rucker, executive director of the church-sponsored nonprofit in Pennsylvania's capital. [Politico, 12/03/10]
Politico also noted that the administration conducted "an aggressive attempt at outreach" to faith-based groups in directing them to apply for stimulus grants. From the article:
In an aggressive attempt at outreach, federal agencies, in conference calls and online seminars, instructed faith-based groups on how to apply for the grants, and federal officials sometimes stepped in when the state officials who distribute the money were reluctant to spend it on groups associated with churches and other religious establishments.
"Part of our job is to ensure that there's a level playing field -- we don't encourage anyone to favor faith-based groups over other organizations, but we do want to ensure that there's no discrimination against faith-based organizations," said Joshua DuBois, who heads the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, which Bush created and President Barack Obama renamed and expanded. [Politico, 12/03/10]
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hey guys really starting to get into BT3..
but since i only own workstations am looking on purchasing a new "webbook" type laptop to install BT3
in your guys opinion which is the best to go for??
was looking at either a eeePC 701 or a Acer One 110
which is the motive native in terms of chipsets and such?
as am plannin on formatting the system as soon as i get it and jus single booting BT3..
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A report published today indicates that Samsung is planning on adding a similar feature to its upcoming flagship phone. While the feature is being developed for the Samsung Galaxy S7, it might not be ready when the phone is shipped and could end up being included in a future software update. The Galaxy S7 is expected to be unveiled on February 21st during Samsung's Unpacked event. This will take place the day before MWC 2016 opens in Barcelona.
According to the report, Samsung will name the feature Timeless Photo or Vivid Photo. Unlike Apple's Live Photos, Samsung's version won't include audio. This will allow Galaxy S7 users to share their moving pictures on Facebook as GIFs. Facebook is in the process of rolling out support for Live Photos on its iOS app.
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What did I get for xmas 2009? A few Xbox games, a new lens for my camera and, oh yeah, a massive blizzard that dropped 26 inches on us just before we needed to get into the car for the annual Virginia to North Carolina family holiday trip. The Prius wasn't exactly cutting the mustard so we rented this fully loaded Chevy Traverse instead. I was quite impressed with how well the XL crossover held up in the snow. Not to mention the smooth ride, acres of interior room and fun toys to play with (XM, DVD player, etc). Inspired by the futuristic Sequel concept that debuted in Detroit in 2005, the Traverse is handsome and certainly more appealing than any minivan currently on sale. But for reasons I cannot quite comprehend, GM felt the need to market Traverse sister vehicles for not one, not two, but three of its brands – GMC (Acadia), Buick (Enclave) and Saturn (Outlook). I'm not sure how saturating the market with nearly identical-looking vehicles bearing different brand names is helping to dig GM out of its current hole but it most definitely obscures vehicle character. More pics after the jump…
Chevy Traverse – Interstate 26 South, Asheville
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Prius – yuck…. Traverse – even "yuckier"
Bring back the 308 from yesterday! Or show off that Alpha again.
There has to be a vintage 911 parked somewhere to shoot and write about. Please please please.
I'm with you fluffy.
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hey fluff before you bash a car for another you should learn how to properly spell such cars name. Its Alfa dumbass!


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Get an overview of this hotel3-star Athens hotel in Athens City Centre, walk to Syntagma Square
Popular property highlights
Located in Athens City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens and Syntagma Square. Hellenic Parliament and Roman Agora are also within 10 minutes.
Hotel Features
A bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 87 rooms provide free WiFi, refrigerators, and TVs. Guests will also find room service, hair dryers, and safes.
Guest Highlights
- Good location
- Proximity to public transit
- Breakfast
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
Arethusa Hotel
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
This Athens hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Arethusa Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 87
- Number of floors - 10
- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Elevator/lift
- Free WiFi
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Hair dryer
- Bathtub or shower
- Television
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- In-room safe
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Free cribs/infant beds
- In-room climate control (heating)
- Desk
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Room service (limited hours)
Where to Eat
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Hotel Registry Number - 0206K013A0005200
No rollaway/extra beds available
No pets or service animals allowed
Hotel Name
- Arethusa Athens
- Arethusa Hotel
- Arethusa Hotel Athens
- Hotel Arethusa
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


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Kitchen Remodel - Gap around CookTop
Posted this in the Appliance Section - did not get any response - Since this is a Remodel thought that I would try here -
Just installed a GE Profile Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop in a granite countertop. After installation I have a 1/8" +/- gap between the cooktop and the countertop. There are rubber "feet" on the rim of the cooktop that sit on the countertop. This creates the gap. There is no information in the install instructions regarding closing this gap (unless you have the ceramic version, which I do not). Would it be safe to use silicone sealer (caulk) like GE kitchen and bath to close this gap to keep food crumbs, and the like from getting through.
Are these feet meant to stay in position once the cooktop is installed or were they packing that should be removed? Cooktops usually have brackets that get mounted under the counter to hold the cooktop tight to the surface. If you don't have the installation instructions, you can read and download them from the internet.
There's a good chance the install was not done correctly.
There is nothing in the install instructions that address the little rubber "feet." I have read them many times. It talks about a foam tape IF you are installing the ceramic cooktop, but nothing about a non-ceramic cooktop. I speculate that the rubber "feet" are there to provide an air gap so the heat of the cooktop does not transfer as quickly to the counter surface. Yes, there are two thin brackets that are held to each end of the ccoktop with a screw and to the underside of the cabinet with a screw.Think I will go ahead with the silicone - Thanks
I wouldn't use silicone. If anything, you better read the label to see its heat resistance. That cooktop can get pretty hot. A better option would be a butyl tape. That's what comes in the installation kits of many cooktops. It can be formed into whatever shape you want, trimmed to fit and (most importantly) it's heat resistant. I would think it's readily available at a home center or larger appliance store.
I wouldnt see silicone as not being resistant to heat but more like ever being very difficult if not impossible to remove the top if ever needed. All the cook tops I've seen are pretty tight to the surface.
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This is the exact reason why I am not friendly to panhandlers nor do I let them get very close.
Many times they are walking away mumbling something about ME being crazy, and that's OK...just leave me and my 'space' alone.
This is a discussion on Ugly: Panhandler stabs man who refused to give him cash within the In the News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly forums, part of the The Back Porch category; 9NEWS.com | Colorado's Online News Leader | Panhandler stabs man who refused to give him cash DENVER - Police are asking for helping in finding ...
9NEWS.com | Colorado's Online News Leader | Panhandler stabs man who refused to give him cashDENVER - Police are asking for helping in finding a pair of panhandlers they say started a fight that lead to a couple getting stabbed when they refused to hand over cash.
Denver Police say a male victim was severely injured when he was stabbed five times in the stomach. His friend, who was crossing the street with him, was stabbed once trying to fend off the attackers.
The attack happened late at night on Tuesday, Sept. 1 in front of the Cheeky Monk Restaurant and Bar near East Colfax Avenue and Pearl Street.
Police released surveillance video of the panhandlers they say are responsible. Police say the panhandlers approached the victims as they crossed the street.
Investigators say the man pictured in plaid shorts attacked the male victim first and the two fought to the ground. That's when the second person, who was wearing all black, jumped into the fray and stabbed the victim. The victim's friend was injured when she tried to keep the attacker away.
The male victim sustained serious injuries the woman who was with him was also injured. Both are still recovering from their wounds.
The attacker is described as a white man with a black jacket and a logo on the back.
If you know who the suspect is, call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) to be eligible for a cash reward.
This is the exact reason why I am not friendly to panhandlers nor do I let them get very close.
Many times they are walking away mumbling something about ME being crazy, and that's OK...just leave me and my 'space' alone.
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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I'm with retsupt99, I keep my distance from panhandlers because of stories like this. Too many of them are prone to violence and they don't have a sign on them indicating so. All the more reason to have your concealed buddy with you just in case you are accosted by one.
"A Smith & Wesson always beats 4 aces!"
The Man Prayer. "Im a man, I can change, if I have to.....I guess!" ~ Red Green
Right y'all are. Avoidance is my top priority. If that's impossible, I've been known to immediately try convincing them that I'm far less mentally stable than they are (i.e. completely whacko). It's the last response that they expect from a "mark". It has always resulted in surprise & deterrence. And, of course, my last resort is...concealed.
There are only TWO kinds of people in this world; those who describe the world as filled with two kinds of people...and those who don't.
Many won't believe me in this - but - some of those guys have more money in their pocket than I have in my checking account at any given time....
For God, Family and Country!
Then let's treat 'em like a did once (years ago) when a hitch-hiker decided to turn pirate on me. I was young, aggressive & foolish but I just got sooo mad at the thought of a guy I had picked-up would then pull a knife & demand my wallet once we got back up to speed. I noticed he hadn't buckled-up (ah HA!) and nailed the brakes. He bounced-off my unpadded dash (remember back when dashboards hurt?) only to regroup empty-handed looking down the barrel of my Commander. I took everything he had (except his current underwear); knife, jeans (and contents), backpack (and contents), socks, boots, EVERYTHING. I then left him on the side of a very remote stretch of wilderness road in The Daniel Boone National Forest. Thirty five years later I don't know if he became a repentant saint, bear food or had a "Deliverance" experience. But at the time, my actions felt, uh...perfect .
What if we aggressively pan-handled the pan-handlers?
There are only TWO kinds of people in this world; those who describe the world as filled with two kinds of people...and those who don't.
Further proof to offer the anti's as to why you carry.
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You're right of course. My apologies to any/all offended.Further proof to offer the anti's as to why you carry.
There are only TWO kinds of people in this world; those who describe the world as filled with two kinds of people...and those who don't.
Doesn't sound like panhandling gone bad. Sounds like a mugging under false pretenses.
"The flock sleep peaceably in their pasture at night because Sheepdogs stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
good chance after leaving a bar in most states even CHL holders would be unarmed,so criminals know everyone is a potential unarmed victim
"Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country,"
--Mayor Marion Barry, Washington , DC .
Had a guy start walking in my direction asking for money while pumping gas on the way to Florida. In no uncertain terms I instructed him to stop and turn around or it wouldn't be good for him as I moved my hand towards my waist - he turned around and that was that.
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Well situations I've had ;
1) panhandler had a knife in his pocket and hand on it, approached while my 2 grandkids were with me and I was unarmed. I gave him a couple of bucks which he didn't like..... but he seemed to not want to push it more with the kids there. Im' sure if I had been alone, I would have seen a knife come out and if armed, he may have gotten shot.
2) panhandler told me, after I told him NO & GO AWAY, that "YOU WILL GIVE ME YOUR MONEY" (very demanding & came toward me) and stuck his hand in his pocket to pull what appeared like a knife..... I took one step back and put my hand under my shirt on my gun..... he looked in my eyes, down at my right hand where it was, and then started cussing as he walked away very ticked off. Both kids there then too and got themselves on the other side of the car because they knew what they were supposed to do.
3) Walmart parking lot, grandson with me, and 2 guys (not acting normally) make their way over to be in front of us as we are heading to the car and one gets directly in my path (intentionally) and I bump shoulders with him (he on the losing end of that one) ...... then hear the other one saying "let's get him now" and the other saying " I think he may be armed", and the first saying "hell with that", and they rapidly walk off.
I never displayed a gun, nor could they have seen it, but I'm certain they knew my hand was back there to pull out my wallet. I'm sure my stance displayed that.
Be alert. They're getting more brazen, more agressive, and approaching more and more often people that have kids with them........especially in parking lots.
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Last edited by kracker; October 6th, 2009 at 06:56 PM. Reason: double post
I'll get flamed for my lack of SA, but, last week we were in Kissimmee, Fl on vacation and were going to supper about dusk. We were stopped at a redlight when I noticed a panhandler coming up on the passenger side where I was sitting. My wife was driving and had the windows about halfway down and the next thing I know he was almost on top of us. I opened the glovebox and grabbed my backup gun and put it under my leg.
Before he can ask for money I told him I'd give him 10 bucks for his cell phone and IPOD. He got a funny look on his face and was about to say something when the light turned green and we drove off.
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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
001. What you must be, girls, is impenetrable.
002. What I feel towards them is blankness. What I feel is that I must not feel.
003. Is that how we lived, then? But we lived as usual. Everyone does, most of the time. Whatever is going on is as usual.
004. My name isn't Offred, I have another name, which nobody uses now because it's forbidden. I tell myself it doesn't matter, your name is like your telephone number, useful only to others; but what I tell myself is wrong, it does matter.
005. But I won't give it away, this eagerness of mine. It's a bargaining session, things are about to be exchanged. She who does not hesitate is lost. I'm not giving anything away: selling only.
006. What I need is perspective. The illusion of depth, created by a frame, the arrangement of shapes on a flat surface. Perspective is necessary. Otherwise there are only two dimensions. Otherwise you live with your face squashed against a wall, everything a huge foreground, of details, close-up, hairs, the weave of the bedsheet, the molecules of the face. Your own skin like a map, a diagram of futility, crisscrossed with tiny roads that lead nowhere. Otherwise you live in the moment. Which is not where I want to be.
007. how easy it is to invent a humanity, for anyone at all.
008. No mother is ever, completely, a child's idea of what a mother should be, and I suppose it works the other way around as well. But despite everything, we didn't do badly by one another, we did as well as most.
I wish she were here, so I could tell her I finally know this.
009. It's like Janine, though, to take it upon herself, to decide the baby's flaws were due to her alone. But people will be anything rather than admit that their lives have no meaning.
010. There's a certain consolation to be taken from routine.
Harold and Maude by Colin Higgins
001. 'Well,' [Harold] said. 'Most people aren't like you. They're locked up in themselves. They live in their castles–all alone. They're like me.'
'Well, everyone lives in his own castle,' said Maude. 'But that's no reason not to lower the drawbridge and go out on visits.'
Harold smiled. 'But you agree that we live alone. And we die alone. Each in his own cell.'
Maude looked over the forest. 'I suppose so. In a sense. That's why we have to make them as pleasant as possible–full of good books and warm fires and memories…'
002. 'Oh, I don't cook.'
'Why not?'
'Because I…well, men don't… I mean… He paused. 'I don't know why,' he said.
'Oh, it's fun. Try a cake. It's like making a collage from old magazine pictures. You have your ingredients, you throw them together, and presto! You've created something new, something different. Suddenly you're a somebody. You've made a cake.'
003. 'Work, I'm told, done with no selfish interest, purifies the mind. Apparently, you sink your separate self and become one with the universal self. On the other hand, senseless labor is an insult and a bore and should be scrupulously avoided.'
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
-001- In the town there were two mutes, and they were always together. Early every morning they would come out from the house where they lived and walk arm in arm down the street to work.
… Every morning the two friends walked silently together until they reached the main street of the town. Then when they came to a certain fruit and candy store they paused for a moment on the sidewalk outside. … In the late afternoon the friends would meet again. Singer came back to the fruit store and waited until Antonapoulos was ready to go home.
… For, excepting drinking and a certain solitary secret pleasure, Antonapoulos loved to eat more than anything else in the world.
…They shared the upstairs of a small house near the business section of the town. There were two rooms. … Sometimes in the evening the mutes would play chess. Singer had always greatly enjoyed this game, and years before he had tried to teach it to Antonapoulos. At first his friend could not be interested in the reasons for moving the various pieces about on the board. Then Singer began to keep a bottle of something good under the table to be taken out after each lesson.
… After the first moves Singer worked out the game by himself while his friend looked on drowsily. If Singer made brilliant attacks on his own men so that in the end the black king was killed, Antonapoulos was always very proud and pleased. … The two mutes had no other friends, and except when they worked they were alone together. Each day was very much like any other day, because they were alone so much that nothing ever disturbed them. Once a week they would go to the library for Singer to withdraw a mystery book and on Friday night they attended a movie. Then on payday they always went to the ten-cent photograph shop above the Army and Navy store so that Antonapoulos could have his picture taken. These were the only places where they made customary visits. There were many parts in the town that they had never seen.
…..But the two mutes were not lonely at all. At home they were content to eat and drink, and Singer would talk with his hands eagerly to his friend about all that was in his mind. So the years passed in this quiet way until Singer reached the age of thirty-two and had been in the town with Antonapoulos for ten years.
…Then one day the Greek became ill… Singer nursed his friend so carefully that after a week Antonapoulos was able to return to work. But from that time on there was a different in their way of life. Trouble came to the two friends.
… Antonapoulos was not ill any more, but a change had come in him. He was irritable and no longer content to spend the evenings quietly in their home. When he would wish to go out Singer followed along close behind him. …
-002- [Singer] ate meals at a restaurant only two blocks away. … The first day he glanced over the menu quickly and wrote a short note and handed it to the proprietor.
Each morning for breakfast I want an egg, toast, and coffee– $0.15
For lunch I want soup (any kind), a meat sandwich, and milk– $0.25
Please bring me at dinner three vegetables (any kind but cabbage), fish or meat, and a glass of beer– $0.35
Thank you.
…Each evening the mute walked alone for hours in the street. Sometimes the nights were cold with the sharp, wet winds of March and it would be raining heavily. But to him this did not matter. His gait was agitated and he always kept his hands stuffed tight into the pockets of his trousers. Then as the weeks passed the days grew warm and languorous. His agitation gave was gradually to exhaustion and there was a look about him of deep calm. In his face there came to be brooding peace that is seen most often in the faces of the very sorrowful or the very wise. But still he wandered through the streets of the town, always silent and alone.
-003- …Blount was not a freak, although when you first saw him he gave you that impression. It was like something was deformed about him—but when you looked at him closely each part of him was normal and as it ought to be. Therefore if this difference was not in the body it was probably in the mind. He was like a man who had served a term in prison or had been to Harvard College or had lived for a long time with foreigners in South America. He was like a person who had been somewhere that other people are not likely to go or had done something that others are not apt to do.
-004- [Regarding Singer] The fellow was downright uncanny. People felt themselves watching him even before they knew that there was anything different about him. His eyes made a person think that he heard things nobody else had ever heard, that he knew things no one had ever guessed before. He did not seem quiet human.
-005- Singer looked as though he could not be surprised at anything.
-006- One by one they would come to Singer's room to spend the evening with him. The mute was always thoughtful and composed. His many-tinted eyes were grave as a sorcerer's. Mick Kelly and Jake Blount and Doctor Copeland would come and talk in the silent room—for they felt that the mute would always understand whatever they wanted to say to him.
Hell with the Lid Taken Off: Book One: River of Mud by Lee Adam Herold
001. Under low clouds, sky and city seemed to be made both of the same material, grey and hard. Somehow, afternoon sunlight managed to filter through the thick mass of clouds and smog. It was neither bright not warming, but it helped to differentiate day from night, at least, The buildings—made of wood, brick, granite—thrust their peaks toward the murky canopy overhead, the city taking on the aspect of a cold dark fortress. Those were not mere clouds perched above, but a perpetual dome of smoke and smog generated by the city's industry. It was there always, making every day grey and ashen. There were days when the noon hour was indistinguishable from midnight. This dubious peculiarity had earned Pittsburg the nickname 'The Smoky City' and had inspired some snob from Boston to dub it 'Hell with the lid taken off'.
002. He cut a dangerous, powerful figure, if indeed a monk then a warrior-monk. If Brother Koval was representative of the brothers of this Order, I imagined their ministry must exist to simply frighten the Devil into submission.
003. Brother Koval stood militarily like a statue at the door and did not appear inclined, if even capable, of sitting at all. Ever.
004. Finally we reached a chamber which Brother Koval himself unsealed. It was black within but felt cold and cavernous, the smell of fresh-turned earth rolling over me as it seemed to exhale with eager relief at being opened.
005. Echoes seemed to chase themselves like whispers across the spaces of the room. It seemed to me as though the air itself flickered, vaguely over-laying the scene with staccato strokes like an impressionist painting.
006. The monk sounded mad, but there was truth audible in his tale, whether it was literal truth or merely the false truth of one who believes what they say so completely that their delusion has become their reality.
007 Brother Ragar sighed. 'The Clan of Phorcys,' he began deliberately, 'is a society as old as any in existence. They take their name from their worship of an ancient sea god. The Greek poet Hesiod holds Phorcys to be the father of the Gorgons, Medusa being the most famous of those… the snake-haired woman whose gaze turned men to stone. But the Clan does not subscribe to the view of their deity as the character from quaint tales of mythology. They will make references to this incarnation, but the Phorcys they worship is of a far darker, and more primordial origin. They worship the ancient demon Phorcys, created by Lucifer himself out of the ether as one of many minions to serve him after his fall from God's service. The demon was given dominion over the waters, and some Men, in all their foolishness and ignorance, fell to their knees at the very diea of him. The mythos of the Clan holds that Phorcys, also known by any number of other blasphemous names, is an alien god from deepest outer space, having come to earth hundreds of millions of years ago to now lie sleeping deep beneath the sea.
008 I blinked my eyes, hard, and shook my head, overcome by the strangest momentary sensation that the space at the landing was filled with water, like a giant aquarium tank but without the glass barrier of the tank itself. Something waited up there. Some nothing. The same nothing that had been there all along.
009 Pardon me for being flippant. Matters of mortality used to weigh much more heavily on me, but I find myself tending rather toward the detached these days in that regard.
010 They talk of evil as though it's some abomination, while laying their heads on its lap and feasting on crumbs from its table. If there's one thing I've learned through all this, it's that there is no Good versus Evil. There is only Foolishness versus Expediency.
011 An evil thought skittered through my brain just then, like spindly-clawed shadow, scurrying like vermin from the light. I pursued it, pulled it back out to examine it.
012 Each door, you see, each gateway to the Underworld is referred to as a Locus of Confluence…a point where the Netherworld and the physical realm actually meet, interact, flow together.
013 …for what are rules really but arbitrary assignments of situational preference, benefiting the one who is in position to lay them out…
014 For what seemed an hour we wound up and down the curving paths beneath the gnarled boughs of great old trees, and in the faintly moonlit darkness around us I could make out the vague glowing shapes of tall crypts and myriad headstones. The taller grave markers rose up like the timeless monuments they were, proud and haughty. Many of the smaller stones were weather-worn, and learned or had fallen over completely. Avenues of grass ran between the stones, roads straight and true, beneath which lay this macabre neighbourhood's wormy denizens. Neighbourhood? The cemetery was a small city unto itself. It was far from quiet and still though, this city where the dead slept. Deer, startled by our approach, would bound through piles of dead leaves collected around headstones. Golden eyes would wink out of the darkness, conjured by the shrouded moon: raccoons or dogs or perhaps even wolves. Owls hooted from the trees, and from time to time in the distance the anguished shriek of some poor prey meeting its end in merciless jaws would reach us before being strangled out. It was surprising that in the midst of Pittsburg, this city of advance human industry, these acres of wooded lands could still turn feral, a self-contained Wild, after night fell.
015 Surely she had come to devour me. I wondered abruptly, though, why she had bothered to re-light my candle before eating me.
016 Remember all who pass me by
As thou art now, so once was I
As I am now, so wilt thou be
Prepare thyself to follow me.
017 …and I pried my eyes open to peer into the darkness beyond the ephemeral torch light. There was movement there, distant, and the sound of water lapping. A boat approached from somewhere out in the middle of the Abaat. It came slowly, preceded by delicate, curling fingers of mist but with a full grey fog bank in tow.
018…and I could not define with any certainty what sort of being he might have been. He seemed part spirit, part patchwork monster. The fog around and behind the boat slithered up over the sides from the water beneath, tendrils of it, and these streamers appeared to coalesce at the being's feet and take the shape of its robes, which solidified into a coarse dark grey fabric as they climbed higher on his form. Mist emerged like smoke from the front opening of the robes, from the holes and frayed patches worn through it, from the ends of the sleeves and from the raised cowl.
019 The boatman's head too was made of the fog, swirling up out of the robe's neck to fill the large hood. A long sharp nose protruded from the cowl like a beak, and mismatched eyes balanced in the hood's shadow on either side of the nose, one iris dark, the other light, unblinking orbs set in black sockets. There were teeth visible beneath the nose, but no lips, no cheeks, no bottom jaw.
020 'Readle-eak!' sounds the cry of a bird. A grackle. Smaller than a crow, feathers black with an iridescent sheen, especially about the head…shimmering combinations of green, blue, purple, depending on how the light strikes. The cry repeats. Others answer. Grackles everywhere. Crows are a Murder. Ravens an Unkindness. Grackles are a Plague. A Plague of Grackles.
021 They are the shimmering of the Northern Lights in the Underbelly, Plagues of them circling open spaces in the nether sky. Purple, green, and blue dance in the air, undulating in patterns formed by their micro-formations. They are moving in synchronous whorls, poison brew in a cauldron stirred by a witch's ladle.
022 They are a black wind. Black. Endless black, until the colours bleed out and the black with the colours split, sprout, separate to take the shape of feathers, and the wind they make and the visitants are delivered into the sphere of their inhabitance. Out of the darkness they are brought forth.
The History of Caliph Vathek by William Beckford
001. His figure was pleasing and majestic; but when he was angry one of his eyes became so terrible that no person could bear to behold it, and the wretch upon whom it was fixed instantly fell backward, and sometimes expired. For fear, however, of depopulating his dominions and making his palace desolate he but rarely gave way to his anger.
002. But the unquiet and impetuous disposition of the Caliph would not allow him to rest there; he had studied so much for his amusement in the life-time of his father as to acquire a great deal of knowledge, though not a sufficiency to satisfy himself; for he wished to know everything, even sciences that did not exist. He was fond of engaging in disputes with the learned, but liked them not to push their opposition with warmth; he stopped the mouths of those with presents whose mouths could be stopped, whilst others, whom his liberality was unable to subdue, he sent to prison to cool their blood: a remedy that often succeeded.
003. Vathek discovered also a predilection for theological controversy, but it was not with the orthodox that he usually held. By this means he induced the zealots to oppose him, and then persecuted them in return; for he resolved at any rate to have reason on his side.
004. "Have patience, son!" said she; "you certainly are possessed of every important science, but the knowledge of languages is a trifle at best, and the accomplishment of none but a pedant.
005. for it is but just that men, who so often arrogate to their own merit the good of which they are but instruments, should attribute to themselves the absurdities which they could not prevent.
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
01. One of the things Ford Prefect found hard to understand about human beings was their habit of continually stating and re-stating the very, very obvious, as in: "It's a nice day", "You're very tall" or "So this is it; we are going to die". At first, Ford formed a theory to account for this strange behaviour. 'If human beings don't keep exercising their lips' he thought 'their mouths probably seize up'. After a while he abandoned this theory in favour of a new one. 'If they don't keep exercising their lips' he thought 'their brains start working'. In fact, this second theory is more literally true of the Belcerebon People of Kakrafoon Kappa. The Belcerebons used to cause great resentment amongst neighbouring races by being one of the most enlightened, accomplished and above all quite civilizations in the galaxy. As a punishment for this behaviour, which was held to be offensively self-righteous and provocative, a galactic tribunal inflicted on them that most cruel of all social diseases: telepathy. Now, in order to prevent themselves from broadcasting every slightest thought that crosses their minds to anyone within a five-mile radius, they have to talk loudly and continuously about the weather, their little aches and pains, thee match this afternoon and what a noisy place Kakrafoon has suddenly become.
A Home at the End of the World by Michael Cunningham
01. We become the stories we tell about ourselves.
'Horrorday' by Martin Amis [excerpt from London Fields used in The New Gothic]
001. …one of those breed of men, giant miracles of facial hair and weight problem…
002. But Little Boy was the name of the atom bomb. It killed 50,000 people in 120 seconds.
"A House to Let" by Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Elizabeth Gaskell and Adelaide Anne Procter
001. "Good gracious, goodness gracious, Doctor Towers!" says I, quite startled at the man, for he was so christened himself: "don't talk as if you were alluding to people's names; but say what you mean." "I mean, my dear ma'am, that we want a little change of air and scene." "Bless the man!" said I; "does he mean we or me!" "I mean you, ma'am." "Then Lard forgive you, Doctor Towers," I said; "why don't you get into a habit of expressing yourself in a straightforward manner, like a loyal subject of our gracious Queen Victoria, and a member of the Church of England?"
Towers laughed, as he generally does when he has fidgetted me into any of my impatient ways–one of my states, as I call them
002. Trottle, who just then came in with the coal-scuttle, looking, in his nice black suit, like an amiable man putting on coals from motives of benevolence.
003. I never travel by railway: not that I have anything to say against railways, except that they came in when I was too old to take to them; and that they made ducks and drakes of a few turnpike-bonds I had
004. my sight is uncommonly good for my time of life; and I wear glasses as little as I can, for fear of spoiling it.
005. "Sophonisba!" Which I am obliged to confess is my name. A pretty one and proper one enough when it was given to me: but, a good many years out of date now, and always sounding particularly high-flown and comical from his lips.
006. "How do you do? I hope you are pretty well." "Thank you. And you?" said Jarber. [PN: He didn't answer the question, which was the done thing. 'How are you?' was often met with, 'How are you?' It was merely a way of acknowledging the other person.]
007. Jarber had brought from under his cloak, a roll of paper, with which he had triumphantly pointed over the way, like the Ghost of Hamlet's Father appearing to the late Mr. Kemble, and which he had laid on the table.
008. He rather enjoyed the change of residence; having a kind of curiosity about London, which he had never yet been able to gratify in his brief visits to the metropolis. At the same time he had an odd, shrewd, contempt for the inhabitants; whom he had always pictured to himself as fine, lazy people; caring nothing but for fashion and aristocracy, and lounging away their days in Bond Street, and such places; ruining good English, and ready in their turn to despise him as a provincial.
How I Became Stupid by Martin Page
-01- He had already realised that intelligence was just the word people used for stupid remarks that were well presented and prettily pronounced and that intelligence itself was so corrupt, there was often more to be gained from being dumb than from being a sworn intellectual. Intelligence makes you unhappy, lonely, and poor, whereas disguising it offers the possibility of immortality in newsprint and the admiration of those who believe what they read.
-02- Drunkenness seemed a good way to suppress any tendency his intellect might have to reflect on life.
-03- He had every intention of becoming on alcoholic. It keeps you busy. Alcohol occupies every thought and provides a goal in times of despair: getting better. Then he would go to Alcoholics Anonymous, would tell his story, would be supported and understood by creatures like himself applauding his courage and his will to break free. He would be an alcoholic—in other words, someone with an illness recognised by society. Alcoholics are pitied, they are cared for, they are thought of in medical terms, humanely. But no one thinks of pitying intelligent people: 'He watches human behaviour, that must make him unhappy.'; 'My niece is very intelligent, but she's a really nice girl. She's hoping to grow out of it.'; 'For awhile there, I was afraid you might become intelligent.' Those are the sort of well-meaning and compassionate words he should have been entitled to if there were any justice in the world. But no, intelligence is a double curse: it makes you suffer and no one thinks of it as an illness.
-04- 'I think too much, I can't help overanalysing myself and the world around me, trying to [??] understand how this whole crazy circus works…It makes me incredibly sad to know that we're not free and that even each conscious thought or act is made at the cost of a wound that will never heal.
'Kid, what you're saying is that you're depressed…'
'That's my natural state. I've been suffering from depression for twenty-five years.'
-05- As he had never really felt that he was living, he was not afraid of death. He was even happy that, in death, he would find the sole proof that he had been alive.
-06- The reason he would do anything rather than end up in that hospital was that he ran the risk of meeting his uncle Joseph and aunt Miranda there. Antoine was kind-natured, but he could not stand them; in fact, no one could stand them. It was not that they were dangerous, only that they never stopped complaining, moaning and making a fuss about the least little thing. A group of delightful Buddhists had been reduced to joining the ranks of a paramilitary force as a result of spending too much time with them. Every time they travelled abroad they created a diplomatic incident. As a result they were forbidden to visit several countries: Israel, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Japan and the United States. The IRA, the ETA and Hezbollah had published bulletins stating that they would execute the couple if they set foot in their territories again. The authorities in the relevant countries said and did nothing that implied any opposition to this stance. Perhaps one day the army would have the courage to use the destructive potential of this couple and would deploy it when atomic bombs were discovered to be ineffectual.
-07- My life's a disaster. But that's not the worst of it. The real problem is that I'm so aware of it…
-08- [About the game Splitting the World in Two] This consisted of finding the true great divisions in our worlds, those that really matter, because the world always, invariably, can be split in two…
-09- Men simplify the world with words and thoughts, and that's how they create their certainties; and having certainty is the most potent pleasure in this world, far more potent than money, sex and power all combined. Renouncing true intelligence is the price we have to pay for having these certainties and it's an expenditure that never gets noticed by the back of our minds. In this instance, I actually prefer those who don't huddle behind the cloak of reason, and come out and admit the illusory nature of their beliefs. Like a believer admitting that his faith is just his own belief and not pre-emption on the truths of the world.
-10- At the same time—because he lied to be as objective about himself as he was about others—he saw that in trying to understand everything he had learned not to live and not to love.
-11- I knew plenty of people who are really dumb, ignorant, stuffed full of prejudices and ideas, complete morons, and they're happy!
-12- After a few self-interested visits to the apartments of a number of neighbours who he deemed to have excellent immune defences against intelligence, he made notes on what constituted a perfect décor for his new life. A neighbouring couple—comprised of a teacher named Alain and a journalist named Isabelle—struck him as being an edifying example of a life entirely devoted to a renunciation of intelligence. He had been watching them for a long time and, deep down, he admired them: they were so wholly involved in life, and had so absolutely [missing words?] every last nuance of a dazzling stupidity, a pure idiocy, full of innocence, happy and replete, a lack of awareness that was pleasant for both them and for those around them, not in the least bit nasty or dangerous. With a kindly sincerity that was quite charmingly ridiculous. Alain and Isabelle advised him on how to fill his studio. He picked up an old television, which he installed in the middle of the room as the sovereign symbol of his resolution. He taped up posters of The Lion King, sports cars and pneumatic young women; photographs of actors and actresses with their penetrating, I'm-a-genius expressions, and of immortal intellectual personalities such as Alain Minc [?] and Alain Finkielkraut.
-13- On a particularly fruitful day of despair Antoine had once told himself that to believe in the truths that force us to bow our heads is to form alliances with the reality they derive from: whoever wants to find proof of his unhappiness will find it, because in human affairs you always find what you're looking for.
-14- Antoine had lived in a rainy autumn for twenty-five years.
-15- 'And another thing, if you ask me, the big divide in this world (well, apart from the whole second-class thing), the big divide in the world is between the people who used to go to parties and the people who didn't. And this split in the human race, which goes back to junior-high days, goes right through life in different guises.


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Troops open fire on Syria rallies
Syrian soldiers opened fire today on tens of thousands of protesters who flooded the streets shouting "We will not kneel!" in a strong show of defiance against President Bashar Assad.
At least one protester was killed in the central city of Homs, activists said. Military raids earlier in the day killed at least two people.
Friday has become the main day for demonstrations in Syria, despite the near-certainty of a government crackdown with bullets and tear gas.
The latest rallies were largest in Homs and the outskirts of Hama in central Syria, Deir el-Zour in the east, Idlib province near the Turkish border and Latakia in the north.
The protests in Deir el-Zour and outside Hama were significant because government forces took control of both areas this week during deadly military assaults.
The fact that protesters still turned out was a strong sign of defiance and the latest signal that Assad's forces cannot terrify protesters into staying at home.
Syrian troops opened fire on thousands in Deir el-Zour, according to two main activist groups.
Protesters struggled to turn out in great numbers inside Hama, however, due to the widespread deployment of soldiers and snipers stationed on rooftops, witnesses said. Syrian troops surrounded mosques and set up checkpoints to head off any protests.
"There are security checkpoints every 200 meters, they have lists and they're searching people... the mosques are surrounded by soldiers," a Hama-based activist said.
He said tens of soldiers were stationed in the Assi square in Hama, which had been the main converging point for hundreds of thousands of protesters in recent weeks.
Syria has banned most foreign media and restricted local coverage, making it impossible to get independent confirmation of the events on the ground. The government has justified its crackdown by saying it was dealing with terrorist gangs and criminals who were fomenting unrest.
The military offensive reflects Assad's determination to crush the uprising against his rule despite mounting international condemnation, including US and European sanctions.
Today Syrian activists said troops and tanks stormed the town of Khan Sheikhon in the northern province of Idlib amid heavy gunfire that killed one woman.
The raid is part of a military operation in the restive area near the Turkish border in the past few days.
Intense protests in the region triggered a harsh government response in June and forced thousands of Syrians to flee across the border to Turkey.
Many of those who fled are still living in several refugee camps across the border.
Syrian activists said security forces detained Abdul-Karim Rihawi, the Damascus-based head of the Syrian Human Rights League. A veteran rights activist, Rihawi had been tracking government violations and documenting deaths in Syria.
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Links for Veterans
Appeals: http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/...part1/ch05.doc
Board of Veteran's Appeals: Board of Veterans' Appeals Home
CARES Commission: Board of Veterans' Appeals Home
CARES Draft National Plan: http://www1.va.gov/cares/page.cfm?pg=105
Center for Minority Veterans: Center for Minority Veterans Home
Center for Veterans Enterprise: http://www.vetbiz.gov/default2.htm
Center for Women Veterans: Center for Women Veterans Home
Clarification on the changes in VA healthcare for Gulf War Veterans: http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000016.html
Classified Records - American Gulf War Veterans Assoc.: http://www.gulfwarvets.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/000011.html
Compensation for Disabilities Associated with the Gulf War Service: http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/part6
Compensation Rate Tables, 12-1-03: Compensation Rate Table - Effective 12/1/08 (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
Department of Veterans Affairs Home Page: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Directory of Veterans Service Organizations: Directory of Veterans Service Organizations - View by Chartered Organizations
Disability Examination Worksheets Index, Comp: Index of Disability Examination Worksheets (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
Due Process: http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/...part1/ch02.doc
Duty to Assist: http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/...part1/ch01.doc
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: GPO Home Page
Emergency, Non-emergency, and Fee Basis Care: http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf
Environmental Agents: Hazardous Exposures - Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards
Environmental Agents M10: http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/V...sp?pub_ID=1002
Establishing Combat Veteran Eligibility: http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/V...asp?pub_ID=315
EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR GULF WAR AND IRAQI FREEDOM VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU): Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses - Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards and http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/V...sp?pub_ID=1158
See also, Depleted Uranium Fact Sheet: Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses - Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards
EVALUATION PROTOCOL FOR NON-GULF WAR VETERANS WITH POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO DEPLETED URANIUM (DU): Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses - Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards
Fee Basis, PRIORITY FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INPATIENT HOSPITAL CARE: http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/V...asp?pub_ID=206
Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependants 2005: http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/fedben.pdf OR, Redirect
Forms and Records Request: VA Forms
General Compensation Provisions: http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/tit...haptervi_.html
Geriatrics and Extended Care: Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care Home
Guideline for Chronic Pain and Fatigue MUS-CPG: http://www.oqp.med..va.gov/cpg/cpgn/mus/mus_base.htm
Guide to Gulf War Veteran's Health: Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses - Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards
Gulf War Subject Index: Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses - Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards and Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses - Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards
Gulf War Veteran's Illnesses Q&As: Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses - Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards
Hearings: http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admi - http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/...part1/ch04.doc
Homeless Veterans: Homeless Veterans Home
HSR&D Home: VA Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D)
Index to Disability Examination Worksheets C&P exams: Index of Disability Examination Worksheets (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
Ionizing Radiation: http://www1.va.gov/irad/
Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom Veterans VBA: http://www.vba.va..gov/EFIF/
M10 for spouses and children: http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/V...sp?pub_ID=1007 - http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/V...sp?pub_ID=1007
M10 Part III Change 1: http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/V...sp?pub_ID=1008
M21-1 Table of Contents: VBA M21-1 (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
Mental Disorders, Schedule of Ratings: http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38C...RT4/S4_130.DOC
Mental Health Program Guidelines: http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/V...sp?pub_ID=1094
Ment al Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers: http://www.mirecc.med.va.gov/
MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Centers of Excellence: http://www.va.gov/ms/about.asp
My Health e Vet: My HealtheVet - The Gateway to Veteran Health and Wellness
NASDVA.COM National Association of State Directors: National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA)
National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: http://www.nchpdp.med.va.gov/postdeploymentlinks.asp
Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders, Schedule of Ratings: http://www.warms.vba..va.gov/regs/38.../s4%5F124a.doc - http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/regs/38c...t4/s4_124a.doc
OMI (Office of Medical Inspector): http://www.omi.cio.med.va.gov/
Online VA Form 10-10EZ: https://www..1010ez.med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/
Parkinson's Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disorders: http://www1.va.gov/resdev/funding/so...parkinsons.pdf and, http://www1.va.gov/padrecc/
Peacetime Disability Compensation: http://frwebgate..access.gpo.gov/cgi...ame=browse_usc - http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-...ite:+38USC1131
Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or Death: http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/tit...chapteri_.html and, http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/tit...hapterii_.html and, http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/tit...apteriii_.html
Persian Gulf Registry: http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/V...sp?pub_ID=1003
This program is now referred to as Gulf War Registry Program (to include Operation Iraqi Freedom) as of March 7, 2005: http://www1..va.gov/vhapublications/...sp?pub_ID=1232
Persian Gulf Registry Referral Centers: http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/V...sp?pub_ID=1006
Persian Gulf Veterans' Illnesses Research 1999, Annual Report To Congress
Persian Gulf Veterans' Illnesses Research 2002, Annual Report To Congress: http://www1.va.gov/resdev/prt/gulf_w...lfWarRpt02.pdf
Phase I PGR: http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/V...sp?pub_ID=1004
Phase II PGR: http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/V...sp?pub_ID=1005
Policy Manual Index: Directive Management Services Webpage
Power of Attorney: http://www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/...part1/ch03.doc
Project 112 (Including Project SHAD): http://www1.va.gov/shad/
Prosthetics Eligibility: http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/V...asp?pub_ID=337
Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home Page: http://www.vethealth.cio.med.va.gov/
Public Health/SARS: http://www.publichealth.va.gov/SARS/
Publications Manuals: http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/p...ons..cfm?Pub=4
Publications and Reports: http://www1.va.gov/resdev/prt/pubs_i...e=gulf_war.htm
Records Center and Vault Homepage: http://www.aac.va.gov/vault/default.html
Records Center and Vault Site Map: http://www.aac.va.gov/vault/sitemap.html
REQUEST FOR AND CONSENT TO RELEASE OF INFORMATION FROM CLAIMANT'S RECORDS: VA Forms
Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses April 11, 2002: http://www1.va.gov/rac-gwvi/docs/Min...pril112002.doc
Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses: http://www1.va.gov/rac-gwvi/docs/Rep...tions_2004.pdf
Research and Development: Page Not Found
Survivor's and Dependents' Educational Assistance: http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/tit...apter35_..html
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Subpart A, Pension, Compensation, and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation:
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U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: This site has moved...
VA Best Practice Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): http://www.avapl.org/pub/PTSD%20Manual%20final%206.pdf
VA Fact Sheet: http://www1.va.gov/opa/fact/gwfs.html
VA Health Care Eligibility: http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/home/hecmain.asp
VA INSTITUTING GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF FUNCTION (GAF): http://www.avapl.org/gaf/gaf.html
VA Life Insurance Handbook, Chapter 3: http://www.insurance.va.gov/inForceG...letch3.htm#310
VA Loan Lending Limits and Jumbo Loans: VA Loan Lending Limits and VA Jumbo Loans
VA MS Research: http://www.va.gov/ms/about.asp
VA National Hepatitis C Program: Clinical Public Health Programs: Hepatitis C (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
VA Office of Research and Development: Our Domain Name Has Changed
VA Trainee Pocket Card on Gulf War: Gulf War Health Issues Readings - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA WMD EMSHG: Emergency Management Strategic Health Care Group Home
VA WRIISC-DC: http://www.va.gov/WRIISC-DC/
VAOIG Hotline Telephone Number and Address: http://www.va.gov/oig/hotline/hotline3.htm
Vet Center Eligibility - Readjustment Counseling Service: Vet Center Home
Veterans Benefits Administration Main Web Page: Redirect to Benefits Home Page
Veterans Legal and Benefits Information: http://valaw.org/
VHA Forms, Publications, Manuals: http://www1.va.gov/vhapublications/
VHA Programs - Clinical Programs & Initiatives: http://www1.va.gov/health_benefits/page.cfm?pg=13
VHA Public Health Strategic Health Care Group Home Page: Office of Public Health and Environmental Hazards Home
VHI Guide to Gulf War Veterans**(tm) Health: http://www1.va.gov/vhi_ind_study/gul...tudy/index.asp
Vocational Rehabilitation: Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service Home Page
Vocational Rehabilitation Subsistence: http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/InterSubsistencefy04.doc
VONAPP online: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Online Application System (VONAPP)
WARMS - 38 CFR Book C: VBA 38 CFR Book C (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
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Don't Move
Each time we say goodnight
You picture buildings burning to the ground
From the basement in the street light
Features of This Trackbasic rock song structures
electronica influences
mild rhythmic syncopation
major key tonality
prominent use of synth
the subtle use of a horn section
vocal harmonies
emphasis on instrumental arranging
and many other similarities identified in the Music Genome Project
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