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If you're drawn to the idea of not having to report to anyone, setting your own goals and hand-picking your co-workers, you may be interested in becoming an entrepreneur. Starting your own company can be highly rewarding, but a successful business requires much more than a good idea.
It calls for thorough professional know-how, which means you'll have to know about every aspect of starting and running a business. You'll also have to lean on your financial literacy in order to make your business profitable.
Why Are Finances So Important?
A strong economic and financial foundation is the key to a successful and profitable business plan. The goal of any business is to be as profitable as possible. This means a financial understanding affects every part of business, both day to day and long term. It affects aspects like salaries, profitability and operation costs.
It can also help you when you initially launch your business, as you may be able to apply for grants or loans, either through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) or through private lenders like banks.
Of course, you can work with an accountant or financial planner to help you analyze data and make decisions. Still, it's up to you as the business owner to keep track of how your business is going, as well as make pertinent financial decisions.
If your company grows and you eventually have shareholders or a board of directors, you'll typically have to update them on a regular basis. You'll be responsible for relaying company updates like profits, sales and internal changes.
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You may already have some idea of economics, finances and math. However, it's always a good idea to brush up on old skills or acquire new ones. High school students often have the opportunity to take classes like economics to learn basic skills early.
If you're out of high school, look into related college courses. Whether you are currently in school or simply looking to take a few classes at your community college, you'll be able to find courses to suit your needs – and your budget.
If you'd rather not commit to a class just yet, look into free information online, such as through the SBA, and take advantage of your local library's selection. You can also look into the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability, which aims to help educate Americans on financial matters and improve access to financial education.
These are important options for those who may not have strong educational opportunities; you can receive the information you need without a traditional education, but you must be dedicated and hard-working.
Wherever you are in the process of starting your own business, you'll do better if you're equipped with a strong financial understanding. Start thinking now about how you can reach your goal of becoming an entrepreneur.
Katherine Pilnick is a writer, blogger and editor for Debt.org, America's Debt Help Organization.


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The Cincinnati Reds have not had a lot of postseason experience in recent years, but Thursday night they did get a generous helping of disappointment when they were eliminated by San Francisco in a 6-4 loss at Great American Ball Park. The Giants showed tremendous resiliency to win the series after being held to one run after nine innings in Game Three while down two games to none. Instead of advancing the Reds will now begin preparations for the 2013 season. It was the first series in NLDS history where the visiting team won all five games.
After much speculation over the Reds starter for Game Four the decision was made to activate Mike Leake in order to give Mat Latos and extra day's rest. Things started off well enough for the big right-hander Thursday when he threw the first four innings without a run. That would not last however, and a Giant rally in the fifth would be all they needed for the win.
Gregor Blanco led off the inning with a single and scored the game's first run on a triple by Brandon Crawford. Crawford crossed the plate two batters later on an error by Zach Cozart. The next two hitters reached safely via a walk and single before Buster Posey delivered the big hit of the night, a grand slam to left field. That chased Latos before Sam LeCure came in to retire the next two hitters.
The Reds didn't give up and immediately began to chip away at the lead. Ryan Hanigan was hit by a pitch to lead off the bottom of the inning and Drew Stubbs followed with a single. Both scored on a double off the bat of Brandon Phillips.
Ryan Ludwick recovered another run when he led off the bottom of the next inning with his third home run of the series. It appeared the Reds were not finished when Jay Bruce followed with a walk and advanced on Scott Rolen's single. However, fearing a double play caused manager Dusty Baker to put the runners in motion on a 3-2 count to Ryan Hanigan which he took for strike three. Posey completed a DP by gunning down Bruce third. Replay showed the pitch could have easily been called ball four and Hanigan's immediate reaction was to start walking to first. However, pitcher Matt Cain did locate it too close to take with two strikes.
The Reds continued to threaten and got a potential tying run to the plate in each of the last four innings, but the six run deficit was just too deep of a hole for escape. Superb Giants defense short-circuited a threat in the eighth. Crawford robbed a hit from Hanigan with a diving snag of a line drive. Later two runners were left on base when Angel Pagan slid to grab a shoe-top level line drive off the bat of Dioner Navarro.
The Reds crossed the plate again in the ninth. Cozart and Joey Votto singled and Ludwick drove in another run to cut the lead to two. However, Sergio Romo induced a pop-fly from Jay Bruce after battling through a twelve-pitch at-bat and then struck out Rolen to end the game.
The defeat marked the first time all season that Cincinnati lost three consecutive games at home. It was a bitter pill to swallow for Reds fans following the success of the regular season and the hot start to the playoffs. In the end they had to contend with the rotation weakened by the injury to Johnny Cueto and Posey coming up big to cap off the Giants' rally.
The Reds were very active making deals during the offseason last year. Looking forward, one would not expect that to be the case this time around given the youth on their squad and most of their regulars still under contract. Also, the top level of their development system was depleted this year from those deals and promotions. However GM Walt Jocketty has shown that he'll pull the trigger should he feel the right deal becomes available. Retaining the services of Ludwick should be high on this list. He might look to add infield depth should they opt not to offer arbitration to Wilson Valdez or re-sign 38 year-old Miguel Cairo. However, a couple of the top prospects remaining in the organization are infielders Didi Gregorius and Henry Rodriguez who had a cup of coffee in the majors after expansion call-ups this season.
It appears to be decision-making time for 37 year-old veteran Rolen. This is the second consecutive season he played less than 100 games while putting up stats below the standard set earlier in his distinguished career. Dusty Baker has the reputation as a "stand by your man" manager and continued to pencil him in the lineup over Todd Frazier who had a season that could win him the NL's Rookie of the Year award. Rolen has completed his contract and is at an age when many stars face a decision about riding off into the sunset.
Another completed contract that will garner attention is Baker's. The 63 year-old has enjoyed more success than any other Reds' skipper in recent history. His season was interrupted recently with heart complications that were later diagnosed as a mild stroke. Baker just completed his 19th year as a major league manager and perhaps contemplating retirement also.
2012 was indeed a successful campaign for the Redlegs as they won more games than any edition of the franchise since the hallowed 1976 Big Red Machine. Though disappointed, Reds fans have good reason to remain optimistic on the current condition of the franchise. Two seasons ago they were swept in their first postseason appearance in fifteen years. Though they would obviously prefer to continue playing, now that the season is over the heartbreaker in Game Five could eventually make them even hungrier to go deeper in 2013.
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The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced its 10 finalists for this year's award on Wednesday. The winner will be announced after the bowls in January and will be honored at a ceremony in New Orleans. The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in honor of the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. It is the only quarterback award that takes the candidates' bowl performances into consideration in its balloting.
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"We think we have another great group of quarterbacks as our finalists," said Archie Manning. "Once again, there were so many outstanding performances by so many different guys, this was very tough to decide on 10, and I'd like to thank our selection committee for their time and effort. But what this is really about is the players themselves and I want to thank them all for their hard work all season long. I'm very much looking forward to the conference championships and bowl games to really see who steps up in the big-game situations."


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Keselowski wins the Quaker State 400
Brad Keselowski spent most of the Quaker State 400 out front, but had to chase down and pass five cars before he could celebrate another victory at Kentucky Speedway. He passed Kyle Busch for the lead with 20 laps remaining Saturday and pulled away to claim the Sprint Cup Series race for the second time in three years.
"It was kind of one of those races where the whole race you just know you've got a really fast car," Keselowski said. "And my (car) was hauling the mail. You're just waiting for something to wrong and it didn't." It was a dominating performance from start to finish by the 2012 Sprint Cup champion. He led 199 of 267 laps and becomes the sixth driver to win two or more Sprint Cup races this season. His other victory came at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, a mile and a half track like Kentucky Speedway.
Saturday's post-race celebration wasn't all fun. Keselowski cut his right hand on a champagne bottle and needed four stitches. The bandage on his hand had been decorated with a NASCAR winner's sticker by the time he started his post-race news conference. "We should've stuck with beer," joked Keselowski, whose No. 2 Team Penske Ford is sponsored by Miller Lite. It was about the only thing that went wrong for him. "It's all good. I'm just glad we won," he said. "It's a lot better story when you win and get hurt." Keselowski and Team Penske cohort Joey Logano swept the front row in qualifying on Friday and combined to lead the first 216 laps Saturday. Their runaway was interrupted when a caution came out one lap earlier.
It was a fortuitous break for Ryan Newman, Busch and Earnhardt. They had been running in the top five behind Keselowski and Logano when they ducked onto pit road for tires and fuel. The caution lights came on while their cars were being serviced. Keselowski, Logano and the rest of the field made their pit stops under caution. When the field cycled around, Busch was in the lead followed by Newman and Earnhardt. Paul Menard, who took two tires on his pit stop, was fourth.
Keselowski was sixth. Logano was 10th. The race restarted with 219 laps complete, and Keselowski began moving toward the front. Keselowski radioed to his crew on Lap 239, "I can see him," referring to Busch. Nine laps later, he was passing Busch in Turn 3 for the lead. "We had a decent restart, but I didn't think I was going to catch Kyle," Keselowski said. "The car was that great."
Busch missed earning his second Quaker State 400 victory by 1.014 seconds, the gap between his car and Keselowski's at the end. It ended a streak of disappointing finishes for the driver of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. Busch had finished 25th or worse in three of the four Sprint Cup races before Kentucky. "We haven't been great this year, so this is certainly a step in the right direction," said Busch, who led 31 laps. "Feels nice to have a solid run, lead some laps, and although we faded at the end, we gave it a valiant effort."
The third place finish by Newman marked his first top-five this season. The driver of the No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet ran in the top 10 all race. "We had some really good pit stops, gained some track position there, caught a little bit of a break when the caution came out there when we were on pit road," Newman said. "Just a good, solid night." Matt Kenseth finished fourth behind Newman. Earnhardt finished fifth.
Four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon hoped to check Kentucky Speedway off as the only track on the Sprint Cup schedule where he hasn't won a race. An air gun failure on his third pit stop lengthened the odds of it happening. He dropped from seventh to restarting 23rd when the race went back to green on Lap 131. He rebounded to finish sixth in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet and leads the points standings by 24 over teammate Jimmie Johnson. "


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Now that you know you're pregnant, it's more important than ever to take care of yourself both physically and emotionally. You can boost your chances of having a problem-free pregnancy and a healthy baby by following a few simple guidelines.
Get early prenatal care
Good prenatal care is essential for you and your baby. Call your healthcare provider right away and schedule your first prenatal visit. During that visit you'll be screened for certain conditions that could lead to complications.
If you haven't yet chosen a provider, get started now. Finding the right person — whether you're looking for a doctor or a midwife — can take a while. In the meantime, let your current caregiver know if you're taking medication or have any medical concerns.
Watch what you eat
Now that you're eating for two, you may be surprised to learn that you only need about 300 additional calories per day. Make sure you get plenty of protein. You now need 70 grams a day compared to 45 grams before you got pregnant. And while your calcium requirement remains the same, it's more important than ever that you meet it, which is a challenge for many women.
You'll want to steer clear of undercooked eggs and meat, unpasteurized dairy products and juices, raw seafood, and cold deli meats to avoid ingesting bacteria that could harm your baby. Also avoid certain fish that may contain high levels of mercury or other contaminants.
Take prenatal vitamins
Most prenatal supplements contain more folic acid and iron than you'll find in a standard multivitamin.
It's important to get enough folic acid before conception and during early pregnancy. Folic acid greatly reduces your baby's risk of developing neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida.
Ideally, you should start taking 400 micrograms of folic acid at least one month before becoming pregnant. Once your pregnancy is confirmed, up your daily dose to 600 mcg.
You also need to make sure you're getting enough iron. Your iron requirement increases significantly during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters.
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Etowah, N.C. - Lucy McNulty leads Brevard in their inaugural appearance in the 2009 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Women's Golf Tournament, shooting a pair of 83s to sit in 13th after day one.
Alisiya Klochkova improved on her first round 90 with a second round 85 to finish the first day in a tie for 27th with Mars Hill's Carrie Huskins. Erika Kellems is in sole possession of 41st after day one with a two-round total of 221.
A pair of Tornados rookies, Jessica Guadagno and Carrilea Potter, round out the group, carding day one totals of 249 and 273 to sit in 42nd and 43rd place respectively.
Another inaugural member to the SAC tournament, the Carson-Newman Lady Eagles fired back-to-back rounds of 640 and lead after day one action from the Etowah Valley Country Club and Golf Resort Monday.
The Lady Eagles were led by All-SAC performer Sarah Jane Sinard as she carded 75-75=150 and is tied for the first day lead with Catawba's Kelsey Babos (All-SAC), who shot 150, including a second round 73, which is the second lowest in SAC Tournament history.
Carson-Newman leads by 19 shots over defending SAC Tournament champion Wingate University (659). Catawba College is third with 668, followed by Tusculum College (674), Newberry College (677), Lenoir-Rhyne University (677), Lincoln Memorial University (691), Mars Hill College (731) and host Brevard College (811).
C-N's Jessica Tarbet is four shots behind the leaders with 154 and is in third place. Defending SAC Tournament medalist Ashley Denton (Wingate) is fourth with 157, while 2009 SAC Player of the Year Maria Besio is fifth with 158. Brenna Martens (Lenoir-Rhyne) is sixth at 159, while L-R's Katie Thackerson and Eileen Purpur are tied for seventh with 162. Tusculum's Emily Palenkas is ninth with 163, while Maria Stapleton (LMU) and Megan Ulep (Lenoir-Rhyne) round out the top 10 with 164.
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USU Extension Sponsors Advanced Successful Sitter Camp
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah State University Extension in Salt Lake County presents "Advanced Successful Sitter Day Camp: Babysitting Adventures," held July 29 to 31 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Copperview Recreation Center, 8446 South Harrison Street (300 West) in Midvale.
The day camp is geared toward youth ages 13 to 16 and those who attended the basic Successful Sitter Day Camp. Participants will obtain a Food Handler Permit and become certified in CPR/AED and first aid.
"The advanced babysitting class will provide youth with the necessary tools to have a wonderful babysitting experience," said Ashley Anderson, USU Extension family and consumer sciences intern.
Anderson will teach the class along with Marilyn Albertson, USU Extension family and consumer sciences associate professor. Over the three-day course, a babysitting kit will be assembled by participants and will include items such as a book, games for various ages, home science projects for various ages and activity grab bags for on the go.
Youth who register for the day camp will also be enrolled in 4-H. With the 4-H membership, youth can enter their babysitting kit in the Salt Lake County Fair held Aug. 8 to 11.
Cost for the three-day camp is $70 per person and includes certifications. Those who participated in the basic camp are eligible for a discount.
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Design professionals agree that rebuilding in the Gulf Coast region is frustrating. Despite soaring construction costs and insurance premiums, elusive government funding, and inscrutable building codes—or perhaps because of them—the nonprofit Architecture for Humanity (AFH) launched the Biloxi Model Home Program. AFH invited a dozen architects to create affordable, sustainable, and weather-resistant single-family house prototypes and showcased the results at a House Fair in East Biloxi, Miss., last August. Select families left homeless by Katrina were then given the opportunity to choose the prototypes they'd like the architects to adapt and build as their new residences.
"You have to figure out the best way to build it, make it energy-efficient, and reduce the cost of upkeep," says Brett Zamore of Houston's Brett Zamore Design, a program volunteer. "But design was the most important part—making the house feel connected to the landscape and other houses." New structures must sit anywhere from six feet to 12 feet above grade, so generating those physical and social ties was tricky. Mississippi's endemic heat, humidity, and thriving insect population, plus a construction budget of just $100 per square foot, further complicated matters.
Another participating architect, Jeanne Gang, AIA, describes her first encounter with a Gulf Coast summer as "a hit in the head." As a consequence, the principal and founder of Chicago-based Studio Gang Architects decided to study the local environment first and let the design evolve from there. "We looked at vernacular models that showed how people in this climate lived without air conditioning," she says. Other commonsense strategies such as shading and proper solar orientation go a long way toward satisfying program goals.
And yet those height requirements were the biggest problem to overcome—both practically and aesthetically. Zamore's house for the Parker family was the first home in the program to be dedicated, on June 20. It rests six feet above grade, so Zamore kept the building's scale modest and further mitigated its top-heaviness by placing the driveway to one side instead of underneath. Gang, meanwhile, faced a dizzying 12-foot lift for her house. She countered with spacious landings for the front stairs and shallow risers to ease the climb. A shady deck area underneath the building provides street-level social space.
Despite their varied backgrounds, approaches, and solutions, all of the Model Home architects and their clients were thrilled to see progress—on the boards, in the works, and on the ground.
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Misquoting John Snow, AP overstated Social Security shortfall estimated in new trustees report
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In a March 23 article on the newly released Social Security trustees report, Associated Press economics writer Martin Crutsinger overstated the magnitude of payroll tax increases or benefit cuts that the report estimated would be necessary to cover the system's 75-year unfunded obligations by misquoting Treasury Secretary John Snow's remarks about the estimate. Crutsinger accurately reported that "[t]he trustees said that Social Security's unfunded obligations total $4 trillion over the next 75 years, an increase from last year's projection of $3.7 trillion in unfunded liabilities." But he continued with a false statement:
Snow said that to meet that shortfall, Social Security payroll taxes would have to be raised by 3.5 percentage points or benefits would have to be cut by 22 percent.
In fact, true 75-year estimates were substantially smaller than what the AP reported, as even Snow noted. From the 2005 Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance Trust Funds:
For the trust funds to remain solvent throughout the 75-year projection period, the combined payroll tax rate could be increased during the period in a manner equivalent to an immediate and permanent increase of 1.92 percentage points, benefits could be reduced during the period in a manner equivalent to an immediate and permanent reduction of 12.8 percent, general revenue transfers equivalent to $4.0 trillion (in present value) could be made during the period, or some combination of approaches could be adopted.
In mentioning higher figures, Snow was referring to tax increases or benefit cuts that the trustees projected would be necessary to keep the program solvent over an infinite time horizon, not the 75-year period commonly used for actuarial projections. But the American Academy of Actuaries has criticized the use of such infinite-horizon projections as misleading, as Media Matters for America has noted.
Here's what Snow actually said:
The unfunded obligation, that is, the difference between the present values of Social Security inflows and outflows plus the existing trust fund, is $11.1 trillion on a permanent basis [i.e., infinite horizon], and $4.0 trillion over the next 75 years. The actuarial imbalance as a percent of taxable payroll is -1.92 percent over 75 years and -3.5 percent over the indefinite future. This means that taxes would have to be raised immediately by 3.5 percentage points, or benefits reduced immediately by 22 percent, to make the system whole on a permanent basis.
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Bengals sign top pick Dennard
The Bengals today signed CB Darqueze Dennard of Michigan State, their first-round selection (24th overall) in the 2014 NFL Draft.
All eight Bengals selections in the draft are now signed.
"Of course it's great to have all this done well before we come back for training camp," said head coach Marvin Lewis. "As for Darqueze, he's been everything we hoped he would be to this point. He's a great talent. He played in a big-time pressure defense at Michigan State and he's not afraid to be out there (in coverage) by himself. And as we knew he would, he conducts himself every day as a mature pro who wants to get better every day."
Dennard (first name pronounced "dar-KWEZ") was a USA Today first-team All-American last season for a 13-1 team that was unbeaten in the Big Ten and ranked No. 3 nationally after a Rose Bowl win over Stanford. He helped lead the Spartan defense to No. 1 national rankings in fewest yards allowed per game (248.2) and lowest third-down conversion percentage (27.7).
Also last season, Dennard was the winner of the Thorpe Award, given annually to college football's top defensive back.
Asked whether Dennard is considered a possible first-year starter, defensive backs coach Vance Joseph said:
"Starting a rookie at corner, it depends on the person. Darqueze is a very mature person. He's an achiever also. From high school to college, he's been a winner. His personality, his skill set, I would feel fine starting him. But he's got to earn it. We've got Leon Hall here. We've got Terence Newman. We've got Adam Jones. We've got Dre Kirkpatrick. He's got to earn it."


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Report: Justin Bieber's neighborhood issues letter about driving
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(TMZ) - Justin Bieber's neighbors are being urged to call the cops on the singer and his lil buddies, TMZ has learned.
According to TMZ, The Home Owner's Association in Bieber's Calabasas hood fired off a letter to its residents, addressing a certain unnamed "celebrity" neighbor who has been wreaking havoc on their streets.
It's clear the HOA is targeting the Biebs: "The storyline concerns one of our celebrity residents confronting another celebrity resident over alleged dangerous driving."
Translation: Bieber was a douchebag to Keyshawn Johnson, who confronted JB after his Ferrari roared through the neighborhood.
TMZ reports that the letter does not specifically mention the escapades of Lil Twist and Lil Za, who zoomed through the gated community Thursday and went off on a resident.
The letter urges residents to call a Sheriff's Dept hotline if they spot the Biebs or his lil posse driving recklessly.
The letter also makes it clear that residents who violate HOA rules are subject to disciplinary action from the HOA board in the form of fines and other penalties.
Don't mess with the burbs.
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Most home improvement contractors provide skilled services, hire trained and licensed subcontractors, and use reliable materials. But not every person who purports to be a contractor is skilled, experienced, and qualified. Before embarking on your home improvement project, take the following steps:
Make sure the contractor is registered and has a bond and insurance. In Alaska, most contractors that perform residential home improvements must be licensed by the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. Among other requirements, general contractors must post a bond for $25,000 and specialty contractors for $10,000. Visit the Division's website to learn more about the requirements for contractors in Alaska, or search professional licenses online to find out if a contractor is licensed.
Warning: Sometimes people will say they are "licensed and insured" when they only have a business license and liability insurance -- not a professional license and a bond. A bond may be a source of funds available to a homeowner if work is negligently performed.
Information about filing a claim against a surety bond.
2. Check references and get written estimates. Being licensed and bonded is not a guarantee of high quality performance. Interview and get bids from two or three contractors. Check their references and talk to friends, neighbors, or former clients who are familiar with the contractor's work, reliability, and business practices. Estimates should be in writing and included detailed specifications for the job, the materials, labor, timeline, and the total charges for the work.
3. Research complaint history. Check with the BBB for complaints against the contractor. You may also want to check court records to see if lawsuits have been filed for incomplete or shoddy workmanship or for other unfair or deceptive practices.
4. Insist on a detailed written contract. A home improvement contract is a written agreement defining exactly what work will be performed, the materials used, the start and completion dates, the total cost of the project, and a payment schedule. Oral promises are very difficult to enforce; if a provision is not written in the contract, you'll have a hard time proving it was part of the deal. A well-written, detailed contract will provide clear expectations for you and the contractor and help avoid many of the problems experienced by consumers. Ask for time to review the contract on your own and make sure you understand the contract terms. Don't hesitate to ask for clarification or suggest modifications. Never sign a contract with blank spaces.
Tip: Alaska has a five-day cancellation period (five business days) when a seller solicits a sale and the agreement is signed in your home or at a place other than the contractor's place of business. The contractor should provide written notice of this right.
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looks bad.
and mobile computer future is in phones and tablets.
I wouldn't mind having one. I sure hope mobile gaming's future isn't tablets… we all need shiny buttons in our lives.
Bad?? Its looks awesome.
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Bad?? Its looks awesome.
He meant "bad" as in cool . Tablets have a loooong way to go until they gain my trust .
Looking good. Wouldn't mind trying it out. But it will probably be a huge distraction, hahaha.
It looks cool, but I'm not so sure I need another video game system. Probably awesome for long flights or train rides though.
Looks really awesome!
largely depends on the price point I feel. If it's like $100 it would sell very well, i'd pick one up. A more expensive console would kill it off I feel. I mean the vita was a really cool device too, but it just was too expensive and didn't have a wide variety of games.
This claims it will stream off PC games which is cool, but how many pc games utilize a game keypad like this? Basically only console ports.
Mobile gaming is for phones and tablets and I agree, this thing looks like it was hit with the ugly stick so many times.. just awful design.


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HUNDREDS of soldiers from across Hampshire and the south coast are being drafted in to provide security at the Olympics just months after returning from the Afghanistan front line.
The 1st Battalion, Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (1PWRR) – nicknamed The Tigers – have been forced to cancel summer leave and will send more than 400 men to London this week.
About 100 members of 1PWRR were initially to be sent to the event – but yesterday it was confirmed that a further 300 soldiers, who were initially placed on standby, will now also go to the capital within a matter of days to help fill a drastic shortage in manpower caused by the G4 security shambles.
The news was revealed yesterday afternoon as G4 boss Nick Buckles, who is under growing pressure to quit because of the fiasco, apologised and said he would pay all costs incurred by the military – especially regiments like The Tigers where soldiers have been forced to cancel leave.
Mr Buckles, who earns £830,000 a year as head of the firm which is running the £284m contract to provide security at the Olympics, was grilled by a Government committee about its failure to provide enough security guards.
Describing his "deep disappointment" about the failings, Mr Buckles said he would consider paying bonuses to police and the Army and would be covering any accommodation costs.
So far nationally, some 17,500 soldiers have been brought in to help provide security and support in the capital for the duration of the Games which start next week.
That includes a further 3,500 announced by Defence Secretary Philip Hammond last week as the security shortage began to surface.
The Daily Echo understands that 20 Armoured Brigade – of which The Tigers are just one of five regiments – could end up providing about one tenth of that strength, with about 1,700 soldiers on notice to move.
For virtually all of The Tigers it has brought about a swift end to their extended leave, which they were awarded following a tough six months on the front line.
But it's not all bad news.
A contingent of those being brought in to help have been told they will be stationed at Royal Horseguards Parade, where they will be leading security around the men's and women's beach volleyball.
One Tiger, who asked not to be named, said: "Everyone is looking forward to it – it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of the Olympics in London. Our biggest concern is that the weather is good enough to let the girls play volleyball in their bikinis!"
The first 100 soldiers, who will be leaving their barracks in Paderborn, Germany, tomorrow, will form part of the venue security force and had always been planned into helping at the Olympics.
A further 320 will find out later today or tomorrow if they are definitely needed – but sources say they expect them to be mobilised.
Once in London they will be staying at a temporary camp, known as a forward operating base, for the duration.
Speaking about the deployment, Tigers commander Lt Col James Coote said last night: 'I have today received confirmation that much of the First Battalion will join our Second Battalion in London in the coming week to assist with providing security for the Olympic Games.
"Securing the United Kingdom is, of course, the Army's core business and the officers and men of The Tigers will, I know, apply the same professional approach to this task as we did in Afghanistan earlier this year.
"We are working hard now to ensure that we are fully prepared for the very different challenges that we will face. I am absolutely confident that we will be ready."


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Long-stemmed roses and chocolates were not evident on Valentine's Day at Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business. Instead, the day's focus was the heart-felt sharing of proven leadership principles and practices by female executives at the top of their game.Hosted by the Rice chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA), the 14th annual Women in Leadership Conference, titled "A View From the Top," sold out with 260 registrants. The conference was co-chaired by Krishna Desai '14 and Sima Jani '14 and featured two keynote addresses, an opening panel session on visionary leadership and four breakout panels.
The annual event aims to educate, empower and connect MBA students with women who have demonstrated success in their industries, professions and personal lives. It also provides a forum for the exchange of ideas amongst attendees, panelists and speakers."We could see how excited people were to be at the conference," said Jani, who applied to co-chair the event with Desai and began work on it late last June. "We've received positive feedback from attendees and even from the panelists, who have said this was the most organized conference of its kind."Desai added that "all of the speakers and panelists graciously accepted our requests to participate without hesitation. These women are all very successful in their respective industries. I firmly believe that the most successful women in business are the most willing to share their experiences and empower young women to achieve their full potential."'Figure-it-out' leadershipDelivering the morning keynote address, Angela Blanchard, president and CEO of Neighborhood Centers, Inc., shared the principles of what she calls "figure-it-out" leadership."Do what you can, with what you have, where you are right now," she advised. "Approach a project as if it were a blank sheet of paper. Challenge yourself to do something you've never done before. Own your emotions around what you've built, and maintain the heart of an explorer by being willing to adapt to change."A native Cajun from Louisiana, Blanchard added that "true leadership has nothing to do with position; it's at every level of position."Tips from the topVisionary Leadership was the opening panel discussion and was moderated by Jani, who posed questions approved in advance by the NAWMBA board. Along with covering issues of working relationships, climbing the corporate ladder, mentorship, volunteering and not micro managing, the high-level panelists responded to other pressing subjects.On leadership: Kim Ruth, Central Region Commercial Banking executive, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, said that everyone has a different leadership style and advised, "Be genuine to yours." She added, "Be flexible and honest, offer feedback on issues and then move on."On making it to the C-Suite: Elizabeth Killinger, president, NRG Texas Retail and Reliant, advised attendees to be patient and fully experience each opportunity that presents itself. If you fear you'll miss an opportunity, her experience is "you will get it again."On managing people and departments: Dorothy M. Ables, CAO, Spectra Energy Corp., said, "Surround yourself with good people and delegate. Know enough to ask the questions that need to be asked. Keep an open door, and communicate bad news as soon as possible as it gets worse the longer you wait to tell it."On discovering your passion: Frances M. Vallejo, vice president and treasurer, ConocoPhillips, recommended, "Follow your gut instincts and pay attention to what comes easily to you and what you like to do. Take time for some self-reflection, and don't be afraid to take a risk."On promoting collaboration: Catherine Clark Mosbacher, CEO, Center for Houston's Future, Inc., advised valuing people, their job function and each person's contribution because "the sum of everyone's efforts is greater than the parts. Always focus on 'how can we get it right?' And don't underestimate the power of face-to-face communications."Following a networking break and silent auction of items donated by 23 businesses, the exchange of information and inspiration continued in four panel sessions: Leading a Team to the Top: Women in Management; Managing Across Mountains: Women with Global Careers; Expedition Everest: Women Entrepreneurs; and Communicating Along the Climb: Women on Effective Leadership. All panels were repeated in the afternoon with a different set of unique questions.Key takeaways included:
Your personal brandIn the closing keynote address, Jo Miller, CEO of Women's Leadership Coaching, Inc., urged attendees to define their brand and make it visible. "Figure out what your one powerhouse strength is" and "take charge of how you are perceived. Communicate your brand as a rising woman leader."Miller offered three steps to increase brand visibility: work less (maybe five percent); make something great happen; and promote your accomplishments.Valentine's toastThe conference closed with a champagne toast given by Emily Collins, Rice NAWMBA president, and keen insights from Desai, "With the theme this year,'A View from the Top,' we targeted women in high-level positions. We had a total of 21 panelists for our five panel sessions, and seven were Rice MBA alumnae. The Jones School is a hidden gem in the Houston economy; it is a road for growing professionals to become emerging leaders."The board and event co-chairs were assisted by the Jones School's Jody Sommer, associate director of Alumni & Corporate Relations, and Janet Moore, lecturer in management-communication.
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NFL Draft > 2010 Prospects > QB > Daryll Clark
Daryll Clark Scouting Report
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Daryll Clark, QB, Penn State
Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark was one of the more impressive new starters in college football last season. Clark led Penn State to am 11-2 record and a Rose Bowl appearance in his first year. Many analysts compare him to Michael Robinson, the leader of the 2005 squad. Even though he is a dual threat quarterback, Clark is a much more polished passer than Robinson was. Clark has become an effective game manager during his short starting career. He checks down balls he could easily have forced into coverage, a good sign for a relatively inexperienced signal caller. Clark has started all 13 games for Penn State as a junior, with excellent results. He completed 59.8 percent of his passes for 2592 yards and 19 touchdowns, throwing just 6 interceptions in the process. Clark also used his mobility to his advantage, calling his own number 79 times in the run game. He ran for 282 yards last season, and scored 10 touchdowns on the ground, to go with the 5 rushing touchdowns he scored during his freshman and sophomore seasons. Clark had a solid senior year, but didn't show the drastic improvement scouts had hoped for. He completed 60.9 percent of his passes for 3003 yards with 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He again contributed in the running game with 211 yards and 7 rushing touchdowns. Some of Clark's struggles can be attributed to his inexperienced receiving corps. He was given a late invite to the East-West Shrine Game, where a good showing could help his draft stock tremendously. Clark is likely to be a late fourth or fifth round pick, but will be an excellent project for an NFL quarterback coach. Daryll Clark had a solid, but unimpressive performance at the East-West Shrine Game. He was inconsistent all week in practice with his accuracy, and had issues with his footwork. He did perform well in the actual game though, going 7 for 10 passing with 75 yards. He doesn't appear to have helped or hurt his stock, he's still a project pick in the middle rounds of the draft.
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Prediction: 7th Round
Clark has an above average arm and a strong desire to win, but falters in big games and will be hard pressed to manage an NFL huddle.
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Prediction: 6th Round
49ers are interested
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Rock Hill, S.C. - Jarred Fisher and Shane Apps made a comeback on court no. 3 in doubles, defeating James Bethea and Jeffrey Kiser 9-7, and Sam MacNeil and Beau Wills brought home the victory for the no. 3 Tornados as Brevard advances to the semifinals of the 2011 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference tournament after their 5-0 victory over no. 6 Newberry.
"It's important that we got out to a good start at the doubles, which made a difference in the match," commented Coach Nicole Bumgarner. "The guys went in confident after the doubles and the two freshmen got it done."
MacNeil and Cole Altizer gave the Tornados their first point of the match, topping Michael Saunders and Mohammed Chakir, 8-1. Scott McCormick and Wills remained undefeated on the season as the duo topped Vinicius Botelho and David Sons on court no. 1 to put Brevard up 2-0.
Fisher and Apps fell behind early on court no. 3 before tying the match up at 7 apiece against Bethea and Kiser. The Tornados duo would rally to take the next two sets to win the match and give Brevard the doubles sweep on the day.
The Tornados would take the first set on each of the first four courts as McCormick topped Saunders 6-2 on court no. 1, MacNeil downed Botelho on court no. 2, 6-4, Wills topped Chakir, 6-2 and Altizer held the 6-0 advantage over Michael Woolard after one.
Brevard also held the advantage in the second set on all four courts, but MacNeil struck first as the SAC Freshman of the Year topped Botelho in the second set, 6-1 to put the Tornados up 4-0.
Wills wrapped up shortly after on court no. 3, defeating Chakir 6-1 to end the match.
The Tornados advance to the 2011 Food Lion SAC Semifinals for the second consecutive year, as they take on no. 2 seed Anderson University at the Rock Hill Tennis Center. Brevard fell to Anderson earlier this season in Brevard, N.C. at the McCoy Tennis Complex, 5-4, back on April 12th.
Doubles competition between the Tornados and the Trojans is set to begin at 9 a.m.
Singles competition
1. Scott McCormick (BCM) vs. Michael Saunders (NEWM) 6-2, 3-2, unfinished
2. Sam MacNeil (BCM) def. Vinicius Botelho (NEWM) 6-4, 6-1
3. Beau Wills (BCM) def. Mohammed Chakir (NEWM) 6-2, 6-1
4. Cole Alitzer (BCM) vs. Michael Woolard (NEWM) 6-0, 4-1, unfinished
5. Jarred Fisher (BCM) vs. David Sons (NEWM) 6-6, unfinished
6. Shane Apps (BCM) vs. Jeffery Kiser (NEWM) unfinished
Doubles competition
1. Scott McCormick/Beau Wills (BCM) def. Vinicius Botelho/David Sons (NEWM) 8-4
2. Sam MacNeil/Cole Alitzer (BCM) def. Michael Saunders/Mohammed Chakir (NEWM) 8-1
3. Jarred Fisher/Shane Apps (BCM) def. James Bethea/Jeffery Kiser (NEWM) 9-7
Match Notes
No. 6 Newberry 6-14
No. 3 Brevard 14-7; Regional ranking #19
Order of finish: Doubles (2,1,3); Singles (,3,2) |
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Chateau Olivier (Futures Pre-Sale) 2012
Bordeaux Red Blends from Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
Critical Acclaim
Wine Enthusiast - "This is a rich wine with smooth tannins and velvet texture. The palate has remarkable density and a full mouthfeel that's concentrated and firm. The fruit is ripe and juicy.
Barrel Sample: 94-94 Points"
Wine Spectator - "Good bright violet, plum pit, cherry preserve and red currant paste notes all mingle here, with a lightly briary edge on the finish and nice energy overall. Has good grip in reserve, too.
Barrel Sample: 89-92 Points"
James Suckling - "Surprising depth of fruit and clarity in this wine with dark berry, wet earth and a long finish. Well done.
Barrel Sample: 91-92 Points"
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Chateau Olivier Winery
The Seigniory of Olivier dates back to the 12th century. The Château is surrounded by moats and an immense forest, protecting the most extraordinary site in the Bordeaux wine region.
For years and years, Château Olivier has brought together the present and the past by making wines of great art in an estate that is the stuff of legends... Fashioned by the terroir in which they are rooted, shaped by all those who work the vines, the wines of Château Olivier are a magnificent expression of their appellation among the six Classified Growths of Graves in red and white. Skillfully perpetuating the history of the estate, the wine-growers of Olivier help give the wines they produce the same charm and authenticity as its surrounding walls which are nearly a thousand years old.
Our ambition to develop quality further can be seen first and foremost in the dynamic, technically modern methods we use to enhance the terroir. The recent geological discoveries in the two gravel mounds of Olivier have confirmed the richness and diversity of an outstanding viticultural heritage. 11 different terroirs have been identified, passed down by those who once contributed to the building of the fine reputation of Bordeaux's great growths. The new vat-house, re-designed to bring the very best out of each of the estate's plots, house the year's harvest. It is a perfect balance between ancient architecture and state-of-the-art equipment. View all Chateau Olivier Wines
About Pessac-LeognanView a map of Pessac-Leognan wineries (PEH-sak lay-ohn-yawn)
One of the top appellations within Graves, Pessac-Léognan is home to the only Graves chateau listed as a first growth in the 1855 Médoc classification – Chateau Haut-Brion. In fact, praise for the chateau dates back to the days of Thomas Jefferson, when, upon visiting the chateau in 1787, he bought 125 bottles for his cellar in Virginia.
Notable Facts
The majority of wines made here are red, but Pessac-Léognan is also known for producing some of the finest dry white wines of Bordeaux. Many of the top chateau, like Chateau Haut Brion and Chateau Mission Haut Brion, produce top-quality whites alongside their red. Other Chateaux, like Smith Haut Lafite and Carbonnieux, are better known for their distinguished white wines than reds. Both colors of wine from this region have the specific tastes of the gravelly soil where it's grown.
About France - Other regionsWhen it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.
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The pilot, residential compost program, unanimously approved by the City Council Monday night, Jan. 14, will add food to the list of items taken away for composting.
The program will last for one year and involve a neighborhood that has yet to be selected by the city's public-works department. If successful, the program could be expanded citywide by 2015.
Currently, the food that people throw out ends up in the landfill. The pilot program will eliminate the black trash carts, and all waste will be placed in either the green, composting bin or the blue recycling bin. Food scraps will need to be bagged, according to staff.
The project's goals are four-pronged: to divert food waste from landfill, thus aiding with the city's Zero Waste goals; save money by eliminating separate garbage collection; reduce the number of garbage-truck trips each week and thus emissions of greenhouse gases; and simplify the sorting of waste for residents, city staff said.
The project was developed out of the council Finance Committee's request to reduce costs to the refuse fund through less-frequent garbage pickup. The collection of food waste and compostable materials is considered the optimal way to reach that goal, staff said. Approximately 6,000 tons of food scraps and food-soiled paper could be diverted from the landfill annually and turned into commercially available compost.
The pilot program will cover approximately 700 homes on a single garbage route. The neighborhood will be selected based on various criteria, including that it is a mix of single-family and multi-family homes.
The green and blue carts would will collected by the city's waste hauler, GreenWaste, once weekly as required by the California State health code, staff said.
Councilwoman Karen Holman on Monday questioned whether people would comply with one of the program's stipulations: bagging items such as foil beverage pouches, diapers, bathroom products such as dental floss and hygiene items, and pet waste. City staff said that, for the most part, residents already comply with that requirement.
Holman said she supports a stronger backyard composting program, which she said the city has not pushed.
The pilot program is consistent with the city's Zero Waste Operational Plan and Climate Protection Plan. Both were adopted in 2007 to provide for the collection and diversion of all compostable material.


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text: Just when you thought that the whole Christopher Dorner story was put of the news except for the remembrance of the victims he injured and killed and the inevitable television movie, now comes news that photos of Dorner's dead body are for sale. I think it is pretty sick, but I guess it too was inevitable. Not like a Lindsay Lohan shoplifting spree, but inevitable in the sense that someone loves making a buck no matter what the subject. I guess I can see The Enquirer or Globe purchasing them. I don't think any of the tabloids would. Who wants to see a charred body. Who is the kind of person who gets to this scene and says to themselves they need to take photos so they can make some money. Probably the same person who probably took something off the guy and 50 years later will end up on an edition of Pawn Stars with Chumlee's kid. Yeah, someone will probably want to breed with him. He is on television.


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|Psalms Psalm 89
Book 1
Psalm 1
Psalm 2
Psalm 3
Psalm 4
Psalm 5
Psalm 6
Psalm 7
Psalm 8
Psalms 9 and 10
Psalm 11
Psalm 12
Psalm 13
Psalm 14
Psalm 15
Psalm 16
Psalm 17
Psalm 18
Psalm 19
Psalm 20
Psalm 21
Psalm 22
Psalms 23 and 24
Psalm 25
Psalm 26
Psalm 27
Psalm 28
Psalm 29
Psalm 30
Psalm 31
Psalm 32
Psalm 33
Psalm 34
Psalm 35
Psalm 36
Psalm 37
Psalm 38
Psalm 39
Psalm 40
Psalm 41
Book 2
Psalms 42, 43
Psalm 44
Psalm 45
Psalm 46
Psalm 47
Psalm 48
Psalm 49
Psalm 50
Psalm 51
Psalm 52
Psalm 53
Psalm 54
Psalm 55
Psalm 56
Psalm 57
Psalm 58
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Psalm 60
Psalm 61
Psalm 62
Psalm 63
Psalm 64
Psalm 65
Psalm 66
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Psalm 68
Psalm 69
Psalm 70
Psalm 71
Psalm 72
Book 3
Psalm 73
Psalm 74
Psalm 75
Psalm 76
Psalm 77
Psalm 78
Psalm 79
Psalm 80
Psalm 81
Psalm 82
Psalm 83
Psalm 84
Psalm 85
Psalm 86
Psalm 87
Psalm 88
Psalm 89
Book 4
Psalm 90
Psalm 91
Psalm 92
Psalm 93
Psalm 94
Psalm 95
Psalm 96
Psalm 97
Psalm 98
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Psalm 100
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Psalm 102
Psalm 103
Psalm 104
Psalm 105
Psalm 106
Book 5
Psalm 107
Psalm 108
Psalm 109
Psalm 110
Psalm 111
Psalm 112
Psalm 113
Psalm 114
Psalm 115
Psalm 116
Psalm 117
Psalm 118
Psalm 119
Psalm 120
Psalm 121
Psalm 122
Psalm 123
Psalm 124
Psalm 125
Psalm 126
Psalm 127
Psalm 128
Psalm 129
Psalm 130
Psalm 131
Psalm 132
Psalm 133
Psalm 134
Psalm 135
Psalm 136
Psalm 137
Psalm 138
Psalm 139
Psalms 140-143
Psalm 144
Psalm 145
Psalm 146
Psalm 147
Psalm 148
Psalm 149
Psalm 150
The subject of the third book: the restored people in the land, but attacked, destroyed and the temple ruined
We have seen that Psalm 88 puts Israel in the presence of Jehovah (when guilty of having been unfaithful to Him), under the judgment of Jehovah, with the sense of wrath, yet in faith in Jehovah Himself a place Christ most especially took, though of course for others, in particular for Israel, but not for that nation only. Psalm 89 takes the other side of Jehovah's relationship with Israel; not the nation's, Israel's, which was under law, but Jehovah's promises to David. It is not, remark here, guilt which is brought forward surely in both cases it was the ground of the state spoken of but wrath, instead of salvation. For Jehovah had been Israel's Saviour, and so faith viewed Him still; yet instead of the fulfilment of promise, as made to David, there was desertion of him. There is no trace of confession of sin. Psalm 88 is complaint of death and wrath; and this (89), when mercy was to be built up for ever, shows the covenant made void and the crown profaned. Isaiah (Isa. 40-58) pleads against Israel to convict them of guilt: first, against Jehovah, by having idols; secondly, by rejecting Christ (Isa. 40-48, Isa. 49-58). But here the plaint is Israel's against Jehovah Himself, not unholily, I apprehend, as blame, but as an appeal to Himself on the ground of what He had been for Israel. Jehovah is establishing these relationships here, as indeed we have seen. Israel is Israel, and in the land (Psalm 85). The heathen are there all is not restored; the last confederacy is in view, but it is against Israel. God is standing in the congregation of the mighty, judging among the gods (Psalm 82). Jehovah has been Himself recalling His former mercies (Psalm 81: 10-16). The ark is remembered, and God as the dweller between the cherubim, as once in the wilderness (Psalm 80). In a word, the whole book is the condition of a restored people in the land, but attacked, destroyed; the temple which exists again ruined and broken down (Psalms 74-76, 79). Not a mere Jewish remnant complaining of antichristian wickedness within, with which they were associated externally, or which had cast them out; but Israel the nation (represented by the remnant) with enemies who destroy what is dear to them, with encouraging prophecies of the result, having instruction as to sovereign grace in David when they had failed in their own faithfulness as a nation (Psalm 78, Psalm 79), which looks to God (Elohim) as such in contrast with man to the Most High, but returns to Jehovah (as His own out of Egypt) with prayer, and demand that His hand might be on the Son of man, the branch* made so strong for Himself (Psalm 80). The whole book, in a word, is Israel taking the ground of being a people, and actually in the land, and with a temple, entering into the relationship by faith, but subject to the destructive inroads of hostile powers the Assyrian and allies, to whom indeed, because of success, the people return (Psalm 73: 10; for Isaiah 10: 5-23 is not yet fulfilled. Compare Isaiah 18, particularly v. 5-7).
{*Compare the connection and remarkable contrast with John 15.}
Now these two last psalms of the book present the whole pressure of this state of things on the spirit of the faithful. Instead of a blessed people, it is loneliness under wrath. Yet Jehovah is the God of their salvation. The throne cast down and profaned, though immutable promises in mercy, not to be set aside by faults, had been given to David. The result is in the next book, in the manifestation of Jehovah, the bringing in the Only-begotten into the world. In all this book we are on prophetic ground with Israel; not the special condition in which the Jewish remnant will be with Antichrist, because they rejected Christ their sorrows therefore coming much more fully out when that condition is treated of. This, we have seen, is in the first and second books. Hence, in the following books we get to the recognition of Jehovah having been their dwelling-place in all generations. It is their history which ends by the appearing of Jehovah-Messiah in glory.
Details of psalm 89; the sure mercies of David; Jehovah's faithfulness
A few words now on Psalm 89 in detail. Its subject is the mercies of Jehovah (His graciousness, chasdee, towards Israel), and their unchangeableness the sure mercies. There was faith to say, "for ever," for it was grace. This gave the appeal, elsewhere noticed. How long should it be otherwise, and even apparently for ever? Jehovah was faithful. For he had said in faith, Mercy, manifested goodness, shall be built up for ever, and faithfulness was established where nothing could reach it. And so it will be, Satan being cast down. It is the very description of the millennium. He then recites the covenant originally made with David, which is the expression of mercy, and that to which Jehovah was to be faithful, the sure mercies of David. He turns then, and continues his praises of Jehovah (v. 5-18), recalling the ancient deliverance from Egypt, and looking to the praise necessarily flowing from what He was, and the blessedness of the people that know the joyful sound. In His name they would rejoice all the day, in His (for we are in grace here) righteousness be exalted. He was the glory of their strength; and in His favour their horn will be exalted.
Such was the blessedness of association with Jehovah in favour. But this blessing was in the faithful mercy to David. And where was this? (v. 18). Jehovah, the Holy One (kodesh) of Israel, is their King. But, then, He had spoken of, not a kodesh, but a chasid, in whom all the chasdee (the same word in the plural as chesed, mercy), all the mercies, were to be concentrated, and to whom the unchangeable faithfulness was to be shown the sure mercies of David. Read "of thy holy One" (chasid) in verse 19. Here he returns to the covenant made with David, showing it never to be altered (v. 34-37). But all was different. But there was faith, founded on this promise, to say, How long, Jehovah? If He hides for ever, and His wrath burns like fire, what is man to abide it, and not go down into death? (v. 48).
The former loving-kindness to David is appealed to, as in the person of David himself, but, I doubt not from verse 50, applicable to all the faithful. Still, the Spirit of Christ falls in here, as He did with the wrath, to take the whole reality of the burden. He of course in that day will suffer nothing. But He has anticipated that day of suffering, that His Spirit might speak as with His voice in His people; for the reproach of the mighty ones and apostates in that day will reproach the footsteps of God's anointed. And if the faithful walk in them, they will share the reproach from the enemies of Jehovah. Such is their then position walking in His footsteps, looking for Israelitish covenant blessings, feeling wrath, yet in faith, but looking to God's promise in mercy to David (which was already pure grace, for the ark of the covenant was gone, and Israel Ichabod), and yet waiting for the answer. This is in the following book. We are here, as I have said, in prophetic times, in Isaiah's scenes with the Assyrian and a devastated temple. The wicked are there: people flock with them in prosperity. If we are in Daniel, it is Dan. 8, not Dan. 7. The beast and the Antichrist are not on the scene, but the land, guilty Israel, promises not the question of a rejected Christ. This psalm closes the third Book.Synopsis by John Darby


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HRTV's (R) weekly, "The Edge," handicapping show will offer a special edition this Friday, Jan. 27 (8 p.m. ET), featuring an in-depth look and analysis of Saturday's unique $250,000 (guaranteed) "Luck" Pick 6 pari-mutuel wager.
HRTV's 30-minute show, featuring Kurt Hoover and Daily Racing Form's Brad Free, will present in-depth handicapping insights on each race heading into the one-time live wager, which is a precursor to the Sunday premiere (9 p.m. ET) of the eagerly-anticipated HBO show, "Luck."
The "Luck" Pick 6 will feature a half-dozen races, alternating between Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, with the initial race in the Pick 6 sequence being Gulfstream's eighth race at approximately 4:10 p.m. ET. The final leg, the sixth race at Santa Anita, is slated for 5:37 p.m. ET.
A new show, "Luck" takes a provocative look at the world of horse racing - the owners, gamblers, jockeys and diverse gaming industry players. The cast stars Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Farina, John Ortiz, Richard Kind, Ian Hart, Kevin Dunn, Ritchie Coster, Jason Gedrick, Jill Hennessy, Tom Payne, Kerry Condon, HRTV's Gary Stevens and Nick Nolte. The pilot is directed by acclaimed Michael Mann and written by renowned David Milch.
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday that wide reciever Percy Harvin "made a lot of progress" with his injuries. Even though he did not practice, Harvin has a history of playing through injuries, most notably his migraine issues in the past. Just two days ago the former Florida Gator told the Minnesota Star Tribune that he'd be a "longshot" to play in Week 10 against the Detroit Lions.
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In a previous update, I speculated that if Harvin was dinged up, it might be best to trade him away for a maximum value since he is more or less the top fantasy receiver, particularly in PPR leagues. That may have been premature, but it remains to be seen how a shifty player that relies so much on his short area burst will adjust to having hamstring and ankle injuries. If he plays, fantasy owners have to start him regardless of matchup. It's as simple as that.


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I watched about 100 movies in 2013 and liked many of them for the quality of the story and/or themes. However, looking back, I could not even remember seeing some of them until I checked my blog.My original idea was to revisit the films of 2013 by writing a review of each one as if it were for Twitter -- 140 characters or fewer. I will practice more and try again next year. I am including links to my longer reviews of the film where available. (Note: Some of the films I saw … [Read more...]
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text: All from the Burns series: 1. "When he had to choose between the nation and Virginia there was never any doubt about what his choice would be. He went with his state. He said 'I can't draw my sword against my native state' or as he often said, 'my country.'" ------ I have not found a single instance of Lee referring to Virginia as his "country." Not only did he NOT often say Viginia was "my country," but he never said it, as far as I can determine. 2. "Southerners would have told you they were fighting for self-government. They believed the gathering of power in Washington was against them. When they entered into that Federation they certainly would never have entered into it if they hadn't believed it would be possible to get out. And when the time came that thy wanted to get out they thought they had every right." --- This is baloney. If you read the ratification debates, it's clear they knew they were going into a nation they couldn't leave at a whim. Look at Patrick Henry's speeches. He said very clearly that once they ratified the Constitution there was no way out, and not a single person contradicted him. I have not seen a single instance of someone during the secession conventions making the claim that their state wouldn't have ratified the Constitution if they couldn't secede whenever they wanted. Disunion was a hated concept in the south through most of the antebellum era. See Elizabeth Varon's book, Disunion. 3. The story of Forrest, having been shot by a musket (.58 caliber, remember), riding along and then picking up a Union soldier (with one hand) and holding that soldier behind him as a shield is unbelievable. That soldier couldn't get away even though he was being held with one hand? He couldn't punch, claw, or scratch? And a wounded Forrest picking up a 140-150 lb. soldier with one hand and maneuvering him to the back of his saddle? I want to see the primary source evidence for that one. Until I do, I will maintain it didn't happen. 4. His claiming that when you saw a dead soldier with their clothes in disarray it was from the soldiers themselves searching for where they were wounded. Yeah, right. They pulled out their pockets because the bullet might have fallen into their pockets, right? They were robbed. 5. "The answer a southerner would give you as to why are you fighting, if you were a northerner, he would say, 'I'm fighting because you're down here.' He was being invaded and he fought as he thought to defend his home." --- Slavery was a driving factor, even for many nonslaveholding white southerners in the confederate states. This is borne out by James McPherson's For Cause & Comrades, Chandra Manning's What This Cruel War Was Over, and Aaron Sheehan-Dean's Why Confederates Fought. That doesn't preclude additional motives, such as protecting a home against invaders. But his de-emphasis of slavery as a motivating factor is pure lost cause. "Some of the boys [Union soldiers] asked them [confederate soldiers] what they were fighting for, and they answered, 'You Yanks want us to marry our daughters to the n----rs.' " [Chauncey Cook to parents, May 10, 1864, quoted in James M. McPherson, _For Cause & Comrades: Why Men Fought in the Civil War, p. 109] Joe Glathaar's book on the Army of Northern Virginia tells us that 40% of the ANV was made up of soldiers from slaveowning families. 6. His claim that it was the Civil War that caused Americans to no longer refer to the United States as "the United States are" and rather refer to the United States as "the United States is" ("It made us an 'is'.") is more poppycock. That was part of the normal evolution of American English away from British English. British English, even today, refers to collective nouns in the plural. For example, a Brit would say, "The team are getting ready to play." American English evolved away from that by referring to collective nouns in the singular. For example, "The team is getting ready to play." "United States" is another collective noun, referred to in the plural in British English and in the singular in American English. "A similar search comparing the frequency of the phrases 'United States are' and 'United States is' reveals that, contrary to Foote's assertion that the former was the preferred usage in the decades before the war, the two phrases were actually used about equally through the first few decades of the Republic. That began to change in the 1840s, when 'United States is' (shown in red) began gradually to pull away from 'United States are' (in blue) in printed usage. By the beginning of the war (shown here as a green bar), 'United States is' was solidly more common in usage--though not greatly so--than 'United States are' " http://www.civilwarmonitor.com/front-line/it-made-us-an-is 7. "Lincoln needed to unite the North and he did it in two ways. The Republic must be preserved, not split into two. The other he gave them as a cause the freedom of the slaves." --- More lost cause nonsense. Lincoln knew the EP would be a very controversial measure. "If anything, Northern public opinion remained loudly and frantically hostile to the prospect of emancipation, much less emancipation by presidential decree." [Allen C. Guelzo, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation: The End of Slavery in America, p. 6] Does that sound like something that would unite "the North" to support the war? Not to me. 8. "Gettysburg was the price the South paid for having R. E. Lee. That was the mistake he made, the mistake of all mistakes." --- Again, more lost cause nonsense. "I always thought the Yankees had something to do with it." George Pickett on why the confederates lost at Gettysburg. Not a Lee mistake, not the fault of his subordinates. The confederates were outfought and Lee was outgeneraled. 9. "He felt that he had failed." [Lincoln at the Gettysburg Address] --- Lincoln knew he hadn't failed. "Lincoln's text was polished, his delivery emphatic, he was interrupted by applause five times. Read in a slow, clear way to the farthest listeners, the speech would take about three minutes. It is quite true that the audience did not take in all that happened in that short time--we are still trying to weigh the consequences of that amazing performance. But the myth that Lincoln was disappointed in the result--that he told the unreliable Lamon that his speech, like a bad plow, 'won't scour'--has no basis. He had done what he wanted to do, and Hay shared the pride his superior took in an important occasion put to good use." [Garry Wills, Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America, p. 36] 10. His claim that "the North fought that war with one arm tied behind its back" and that "the South didn't have a chance" is, once again, you guessed it, lost cause poppycock. The confederacy encompassed a huge area that had to be conquered. They had the advantage of the defensive and interior lines. Their armies, being smaller, were more maneuverable. They could win the war by not losing. They didn't have to defeat the Union, they just had to keep from losing. The confederacy had a very good shot at winning. 11. Nor is Shelby Foote persuasive when he suggests (perfectly consistent with the film's spirit) that the war came 'because we failed to do the thing we really have a genius for, which is compromise.' He says nothing about what might have been compromised, but those who lived at the time, especially blacks, knew very well what would have been the basis for any new sectional compromise. Shelby Foote is an engaging battlefield guide, a master of the anecdote, and a gifted and charming story teller, but he is not a good historian. He seems to have little idea as to what gave meaning to this 'enormous catastrophe' other than the valor of the combatants." [Leon F. Litwack, "Telling the Story: The Historian, the Filmmaker, and the Civil War," in Robert Brent Toplin, ed., Ken Burns's The Civil War: Historians Respond, p. 137] 12. Here's Shelby in another forum: "The flag is a symbol my great grandfather fought under and in defense of. I am for flying it anywhere anybody wants to fly it. I do know perfectly well what pain it causes my black friends, but I think that pain is not necessary if they would read the confederate constitution and knew what the confederacy really stood for. This country has two grievous sins on its hands. One of them is slavery - whether we'll ever be cured of it, I don't know. The other one is emancipation - they told 4 million people, you're free, hit the road, and they drifted back into a form of peonage that in some ways is worse than slavery. These things have got to be understood before they're condemned. They're condemned on the face of it because they take that flag to represent what those yahoos represent as - in their protest against civil rights things. But the people who knew what that flag really stood for should have stopped those yahoos from using it as a symbol of what they stood for. But we didn't - and now you had this problem of the confederate flag being identified as sort of a roughneck thing, which it is not." http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june00/flag_5-29.html So he thinks if African Americans read the confederate constitution they wouldn't oppose display of the confederate battle flag. And emancipation of the slaves was a sin. The slaves drifted into peonage with no agency among southern whites whatsoever. Really, Shelby?


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Anderson, S.C. - Michael Stamper and Kim Koivu both lead the Tornados men's golf team through the first round of the Anderson University Invitational as Brevard currently sits ninth overall in their first action in the 2011 fall season.
Stamper dropped six strokes off his front nine total, tying for the lowest back nine score of the day with a 34 as he sits tied for 11th after a first round 74. Koivu, in his first collegiate action, sits three strokes back after a 37-40 day, carding a 77 for the round.
T.J. Hoard continued his even play since last season, finishing the first round with an 81, while Thomas Rennie rounded out the group with an 85.
The final round of the Anderson University Invitational is set for tomorrow morning at Cobb's Glen Country Club, with the teams taking the course on in the early morning.