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Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. Photo: Anta Kesuma
Condemned Bali Nine pair Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan have lost their final legal recourse before being executed.
The Denpasar District Court has announced it will not allow a second judicial review into their case.
Chan and Sukumaran could face the firing squad in a matter of days.
Lawyers for the men had asked for their sentences to be commuted to 20 years in prison given their reformation during 10 years at Bali's Kerobokan prison.
- Malcolm Turnbull has denied telephoning Liberals to canvass their support as former minister Arthur Sinodinos became the most senior Liberal yet to question the judgment of Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
- The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation's new building is already waking neighbours - and the spooks have not even finished moving in.
- Richard Stanton who died after falling from his bike early on Thursday morning last week in Deakin will be remembered as a quiet, dependable and intelligent man who contributed to the forestry industry.
- Office vacancies in Canberra have lifted to their highest level on record, according to new data issued by the Property Council.
- Federal prosecutors will appeal the sentence handed to a Canberra restaurateur jailed for importing drugs.
Lauren Jackson has suffered another injury blow. Photo: Matt Bedford
A frustrated Lauren Jackson has declared she wants to "go out on my terms", refusing to let another injury setback prematurely end her career.
Australia's most decorated female basketballer faces up to five months on the sideline.
Jackson has been ruled out of the Canberra Capitals' bid to make the WNBL finals and will have her sixth operation in 12 months to repair damage to her knee.
The damage was so bad it threatened to force her into retirement.
- Nick Kyrgios is aiming for a Davis Cup comeback to relaunch his season. But the Canberra teenager will have to monitor his recovery from bone stress in his back closely to ensure he doesn't jeopardise his career.
- Canberra Raiders back Jordan Rapana says he is ready to break away from NRL defenders as he casts away the mental demons of a fractured skull.
- A forecast crackdown on bat sizes by the International Cricket Council on the eve of the World Cup has been met with raised eyebrows by players and manufacturers.
We are not aware of any road closures today.
If you are stuck in traffic or have any info, let us know: firstname.lastname@example.com or tweet us @canberratimes
7.10am: Firefighters are at the Waldorf Hotel on Akuna Street in Civic. Emergency services said there are no flames and no one has been evacuated, but they are investigating an electrical burning smell in one of the rooms.
Explore the history of sound, music and broadcast in the National Film and Sound Archive's latest screen and sound experience, The Front Room, from today.
The ACT Jewish Centre in Forrest is opening an Anne Frank exhibition developed by the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam from 10am.
Caroline Buchanan and tennis star Nick Kyrgios to help promote Westside Acton Park. Photo: Rohan Thomson
New "pop-up" shipping container village Westside Acton Park is set to open on Canberra Day next month.
The group of Canberra developers, cafe owners and designers, known as Stomping Ground Collective, have also recruited champion BMX cyclist Caroline Buchanan and tennis star Nick Kyrgios to help promote the lakeside project.
They say the initiative will not only boost the profile of the businesses involved, but contribute to Canberra's tourism campaign and breath life into the area.
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Peter Batey with some of the Bald Archy Prize entries. Photo: Jay Cronan.
Today: It will be another partly cloudy day in Canberra with a forecast minimum of 11 degrees and a top of 24 degrees. Light winds will pick up in the afternoon.
The rest of the week: Friday, sunny - min 9, max 27; Saturday, mostly sunny - min 10, max 30; Sunday, sunny - min 14, max 34; Monday, mostly sunny - min 16 max 33.


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Lucky Arby's Customer Gets A 28-Inch Curly Fry
French Fry enthusiasts, behold one of the world's longest curly fries. The 28-inch fry was scored by one Gary Young of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on a routine trip through his local Arby's drive-thru. Young was digging into his hot roast beef curtain combo meal on his way home when he discovered the inconceivably long curly fry. "I was shocked. That's like the biggest fry I've ever seen. I thought it was a snake," he said. Luckily it wasn't a snake. This would be a whole different kind of story if it was.
He resisted the urge to feast on the monster fry and took it home and measured it instead. Although it's not eligible for the Guinness World Record (that's held by Kim Medford, who received a 38-inch curly fry from an Arby's in North Carolina), Young is still proud of his special French fry. "Well, it's definitely the biggest one in Tuscaloosa, and that's all I really care about," Young said. Good attitude. And now, we know where to go for freakishly long curly fries. Let's hope this isn't an indicator that they're using genetically engineered potatoes. [Tuscaloosa News]

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The chronically underwhelmed comedian on Def Leppard, tattoos, and Suze Orman.
Last night, my girlfriend of five years suggested that we stop using condoms because it "feels better." I agreed, but I'm totally freaked that she might get pregnant. I'm also worried that she secretly wants to get pregnant. What should I do?
Why did you put quotation marks around "feels better?" It actually does feel better. Anyway, to answer your question: if you've been going out with the same woman for five years and don't have at least two kids, then you are a selfish, selfish man. Let's meet back here in a year, so you can show me a picture of your twins.
I've been seeing this guy for a few months now and even though we've fooled around, we haven't had sex yet. Neither of us are virgins, and he's not afraid of sex, but I can tell he's a little anxious. How can I get him to stop being such a prude?
Tell him if he has sex with you, you guys will go get tiramisu afterwards. Everyone likes tiramisu.
I like watching porn during sex, but I've always been slow to introduce it in the bedroom because it might freak my date out. Should I be worrying about this so much, or should I go ahead and pop in a DVD?
I would pop it in, and if she freaks out say, "Oh my God, sorry about that, sweetie. I thought I was putting in a copy of Suze Orman's The Laws of Money, the Lessons of Life."
My boyfriend loves giving oral sex, but it makes me really self-conscious. Are there ways to chill out, or should I just forget about it all together?
Your question is so "all over the map" I almost believe he's performing oral sex on you now. If this is the case (and I'd bet anything it is) I'd say you might want to put the laptop down and focus.
I'm dating a woman fifteen years older than I am who happens to be friends with my mom. How do I tell my mom without her freaking out?
See if you can fuck this woman while she's in the middle of a bridge game with your mom. That would be the least heavy-handed way of letting her know what's going on.
I got drunk and cheated on my girlfriend of three years. It was a one-time thing, and I feel like an asshole. Do I tell her?
I called your girlfriend about this. She was really hurt at first, but then I explained that it was a "one-time thing," and you were drunk when it happened. Then she said, "Whew, for a second I was worried I might be going out with an asshole!"
I want to put on a little strip show for my boyfriend's birthday, but I'm nervous that I'll just end up looking ridiculous. What should I do to make sure it goes off without a hitch?
Just make sure the Def Leppard CD doesn't have any scratches on it. The rest should take care of itself.
I'm going out on a date with a girl I think is way out of my league. How can I make sure I keep my cool and not get so nervous I screw it all up?
Make sure to slip in the phrase "I know you're out my league" as much as possible. For example, "I know you're out of my league, but, do you want to split the crab cake appetizer?"
My boyfriend wants to get a tattoo of my name on his arm. I love him, but I think that's a terrible idea. How do I talk him out of it without seeming like I'm arguing against the future of our relationship?
Just say to him, "I don't want you to make the same mistake I did," then lift your shirt to reveal "TODD BARRY" tattooed in a large font across your belly. When he inevitably says "I don't remember seeing that tattoo before," you just respond with "Of course you don't. That's because you don't listen!"
What's the best reason to date Todd Barry?
If I take you out for Thai food during the day, you don't have to order off the lunch menu.
What has being a comedian taught you about dating?
You mean, what hasn't it taught me?! Actually I don't even understand your question, so I'm going to move on.
I'm running out of effective pick-up lines. I need one that'll get the ladies in one shot. Ideas?
Offer to buy her a drink and then say, "I'm not sure what you're doing tonight, but I just got a copy of Suze Orman's The Courage to be Rich, and I haven't removed the shrink wrap."
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Social Circle: What's the craziest thing you've done after drinking?
"Bar Month" at OnMilwaukee.com is back for another round! The whole month of February, we're serving up intoxicatingly fun articles on bars and clubs – including guides, the latest trends, bar reviews and more. Grab a designated driver and dive in!"
Those of us who have a history of imbibing have a few stories that range from shameful to hilarious. This week, the Social Circle shared their drinking-related escapades. Feel free to add yours via the Talkback feature.
And for the record, OnMilwaukee.com suggests moderate drinking at all times and for drinkers to never, ever drive.
Diane Heyer Dowland: "Had a stripper jump on my back for a horsey at Club Paradise (now Solid Gold) and we fell, tearing my ACL and miniscus causing surgery. And the end of my kickball career."
Emily Dunn: "Accepted a marriage proposal from a near-stranger and flew to Vegas. (Actually got married, but I was sober at that point – just too stubborn to back down from a drunk dare. Stayed married for a dozen years.)"
Betsy Holmes: "Continued to drink alcohol!"
Russ Fascia: "Pissed in a cold air return. I moderate these days."
Kelly Jeffords: "Married the idiot I was drinking with."
Jeffrey Jordan: "Unfortunately, I have to rely on the testimony of others. This is not always reliable since they were also intoxicated."
Juli Kaufmann: "Ran from an overweight police officer while taunting insults, 'hid' behind a light pole, then handed over my fake ID once he caught up to me. Yeah, you can guess the rest – well except the part where I stole my inmate's tuna sandwich while waiting in the holding cell."
Paul Kennedy: "Sexting Mitch McConnell."
Jeffrey Krawczyk: "There's going to be a LOT of stories that qualify, but people won't be willing to admit."
J.k. Livin: "If you can retell the tale, then you weren't that wasted."
Charles McGonegal: "Started a winery."
Lisa Malmarowski: "Well, here's one I'll share ... Was busted while skinny dipping in a Madison lake after bar time and had to walk out of the water to the glare of a police flashlight. But first I tried hiding in slimy, slimy weeds. Yeah, didn't work."
Derek Mosley: "How about coming to court for your drunk driving trial?"
Daniel Nathan: "Drive."
Liana Odrcic: "Weighed my head on the bathroom scale in my dorm in college. I think it weighed 10 pounds?"
Jeanne DeMint Rode: "Drove on the back of a moped on the Bridge to Nowhere before it led anywhere."
Jen Skladanek: "Pick ONE? Hmmmm ... Played charades at a biker party with a dude named HillBilly 'til 9 in the morning. Good times!"
Kris Von Tischler: "It's a tie between completely insulting Brian Setzer to his face in front of his entire band and flooding my apartment. (They both happened in the same night, by the way)."
Caitlín Zhenotdel: "Peed on McCarthy's grave. I'd do it again, given the necessary amount of alcohol to create just the right amount of urine. It's a science."
Chris Zito: "The statute of limitations does not yet allow me to discuss the situation at this time."
rkerhin | Feb. 3, 2013 at 8:49 a.m. (report)
Drove my car drunk through Riverwest without stopping from North Ave almost to Capital doing 65 mph. Drank for another 3 hours, then did it again all the way back. Topped off the night by going to IHOP, exposing myself to the waitress (who called the police), then going to Bradford beach as the sun came up along with two friends who will remain anonymous, streaking for about 30 minutes while screaming at passing cars on their way to work and grabbing ourselves, then getting into a high speed chase with an undercover cop and getting pulled over outside of Judges, getting thrown in the holding cell at 5th district station and having to walk back to my car in the brightest sunlight that ever was. I went home to my parents house and handed my father the car keys.
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The following are Educational Personnel Requirements set by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department.
Teachers in Self-Contained K-8
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Click on the link below to download the application form. Interviews are scheduled through the individual school. Applications must be printed and mailed to the address in the upper right corner of the application form.
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Below is a list of questions that are frequently asked by potential applicants when applying for a teaching position. For additional information or questions, please contact a Catholic School representative.
No. Catholic schools are an equal opportunity employer. However, teachers of religion/theology classes must be Catholic.
Contact the Office of Catholic Schools or any of the local Catholic schools for information and an application.
Currently, all benefits are provided by the employer.
Benefits include:
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The Diocese of Fort Worth administers the Iowa Tests to students in grades 2 – 8. In addition, grades 4 and 7 administer the Otis Lennon School Ability Test. Secondary students, grades 10 and 11, take the PSAT. The Assessment of Catholic Religious Education (ACRE) is given to students in grades 5, 8 and 10/11. High school students take the SAT and/or the ACT for college admission.
Standardized testing helps schools assess the outcomes of educational programs, help teachers identify academic talent and helps teachers identify difficulties (as a diagnostic tool).
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Employment Law Questions? Ask an Employment Lawyer.
Thank you for your question. Please permit me to assist you with your concerns.That is a very good question. Generally speaking the company itself, that is the LLC, would be liable. You personally would generally NOT be liable unless other factors can be shown that you knew, or you should have known that the other person was an unsafe or a drunk driver. In other words if they could show that you were aware that he drove drunk in the past, or had a DUI that you were aware of, then you could be liable through 'negligence' and failure to ensure that the people working for the LLC were safe and professional in their operation.Good luck.
Would being a non-voting member with an option to buy at a later date give me more protection now?
Kay,Thank you for your follow-up. Yes, it would. The further you are from actual decision making and control, the less liable you can be made to be. A "general' partner or shareholder who can make decisions has higher liability by far than a 'limited' partner who is a de-facto investor with no or very limited managerial authority or oversight.Good luck.


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The Namibian government, which in May signed a co-operation agreement with Russia on uranium exploration and production, has assured Extract it won't interfere in commercial negotiations on partnerships for Rössing South, Mr Leslie told an investor briefing in Sydney.
Alignment between Extract and its biggest shareholders, London-listed Kalahari Minerals and Rio Tinto, mean the Perth-based company is well placed to develop the project by itself if none of the partnership talks under way resulted in a deal, said Mr Leslie, who took up his role in April and is a former managing director of Rio's Rössing mine.
Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation, Rosatom, was reported by Russian news agencies in May as having lodged its own proposal with Namibia for the development of Rössing South, taking advantage of growing frustration in the government at the slow pace of development there.
But Mr Leslie said Extract was moving ahead with the support of the government and intended to lodge its application for a mining licence this year, with the aim of starting production in late 2013.
Companies including Rosatom, Rio Tinto and Korea Electric Power are likely to have been among those that took part in a process being run by Rothschild for Extract, to sound out partnership proposals for Rössing South.
Mr Leslie said confidential talks were taking place with various parties and the value of proposals would be measured against the company's base case of a solo development.
"It's a quality project; there would be no shortage of suitors," said John Wilson, principal of Sydney-based consultancy Resource Capital Research. "They probably have the flexibility to go any way they want but bringing in a major is probably still their preferred route."
Rio Tinto, with its long-established Rössing uranium mine right next door and shareholding in Extract, is the obvious partner, Mr Wilson said.
A preliminary study into the project has put capital costs at about $US704 million ($806 million), excluding power, water, port and mining costs. Production costs were estimated at just $US23.60 a pound of U3O8, which would be "very competitive" and would enable the project to proceed even at current lacklustre uranium prices, Mr Leslie said.
Foster Stockbroking, which assumes an upfront capital cost of $US1 billion, describes Rössing South as a "world-class" project but has noted the potential for slippage in the "aggressive" timetable.
Extract is due to release an updated resource estimate for Rössing South next quarter and complete a feasibility study in the December quarter.
At expected production of 15 million pounds a year, Rössing South is set to be the world's second-largest producing uranium mine, behind Cameco's McArthur River project in Canada.
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Yakuake is a drop-down terminal emulator based on KDE Konsole. It features smoothly rolling down from the top of your screen, a tabbed interface, configurable dimensions and animation speed, a skinnable GUI, and a sophisticated D-Bus interface.
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Release Notes: Silence and activity monitoring for terminals. A UI for easily downloading new skins. Window behavior fixes, and improved placement in multi-monitoring setups with complex panel arrangements. Synchronizes default shortcuts with Konsole. Expands the D-Bus API. Various fixes.
Release Notes: Support was added for OpenGL-accelerated window animation when run inside a KDE Plasma Workspace v4.6 or newer. Keyboard shortcuts were added to grow terminals in any direction. Several bugs were fixed. KDE Platform v4.3 is now the minimum required version.
Release Notes: This is a maintenance release containing fixes and behavioral improvements, in particular to the tab bar, multi-screen support, and skin handling. The startup notification now uses Plasma on KDE 4.4 and higher, and locked sessions display an appropriate icon on their tabs.
Release Notes: This release fixed an issue with interactive rename of sessions not working reliably - either failing to implement a rename or renaming the wrong session - once tabs had been moved or sessions closed, due to a mixup of tab indices and session IDs in the rename code. The default skin's graphics were updated to feature the current rather than the old application icon.
Release Notes: New options to prevent the accidental closing of sessions and to disable keyboard input for sessions. The ability to reorder tabs by drag and drop. A new way to indicate which terminal in a multi-terminal session has gained focus when moving focus between terminals. An option to automatically open the window after program start. The D-Bus interface has again been expanded to allow for more and easier scripting. Various bugfixes and improvements.
easy to call, i prefer it
A Fluent OpenStack client API for Java.
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I think this needs some improvement but I'm not quite sure what to do. (talk) 01:33, March 21, 2011 (UTC)
- You know, I was just about to submit an article just like this when I saw yours...Don't worry though, I'll be fair in the review. Or will I? I will, don't worry. But can you trust me? You can trust me. No you can't. Shut up. You shut up... --Sir Oliphaunte (განხილვა) 05:08, March 21, 2011 (UTC)
|So the main thing I see wrong in the humour section is that most of the jokes you tell are a little bit cliche and expected. For example, the part about asking the guy if he will fight crime and him responding, "Uh...no. Why in the hell would I do that?" Is a little bit of an expected turn-around and isn't all that funny. Maybe something more ironic would fit better, like, "Um...hang on, this old lady is giving me a hard time with her purse. Let go you hag!" Something that has an ironic value seems to work well withing this article. Another example in the section where the guy says that his scales make it hard, "to pick up chicks at the bar." Once again, this is sort of expected, not that funny. Unforunately, I'm drawing blanks at how to imrove that, but I hope you get the idea I'm trying to get through to you.
Another area in regards to that issue, is the last section, "We think it's because America is only nation that matters." Ehhh sort of expected a joke about America being great, sort of over-done. Maybe something like, "Well, all that toxic waster underneath them, plus, those attacks from Godzilla, can really make you resiliant to radiation. The sushi also seems to be helping, but that's caused an increase in stomach cancer, so a sort of double-edged sword there...Ability to fly, stomach caner. Tough decision," would be better? Just an idea.
Another idea might be to add a section talkin about how some people are complaining about gaining 'useless' superpowers, such as invisibility in the dark, or the ability to speak to lamps. I think you could get some extra laughs at how "Mr. Green is tired of being followed by persian carpets who adore him for his superpower ability to attract them."...sounded better in my head. Anyways, just an idea for you there.
Another issue was that I didn't get some of the jokes you were trying to make, like this one, "I used to be able to travel to the west coast for...research, but now there are countless others doing my...research before I even get there!" I get how you made the comparison to Spider man with the characters name, but I just did' tunderstand this sentence. Why is he pausing each time before he says research? Who's doing his research for him? Superpower scientists? Also, where is the overall humour in this sentence?
Finally, in the last section, I was a little confused about, "In an unrelated story, funeral homes in California are busier than ever, with many claiming their loved ones have died of mysterious knife and/or bullet wounds." Is that because people are seeing if they have superpowers? Either I'm oblivios to the obvious, or there should be some clarification there. Either way, just a suggestion.
So that about it. I mainly suggest using irony in a lot of jokes, as it would seem to be more appropriate and funnier. That includes reverting those cliche jokes and clarifying the ones that don't make sense. That's about it, oh and that extra section idea.
|The main thing about the concept, is it feels rather expected. You hear news about radiation and Japan, and people immediately jump to things like godzilla and mutations, things like that. You do have that nice twist of making it about Californians, which is pretty unexpected. Aside from that, the article doesn't have that 'unique' flavor to it, but that doesn't mean it can't be good/better. You should look into the parts I outlined in the humour section for a better idea of how to make this concept a little more unique so that it has a greater feeling to it.
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|Just some tiny issues here. The first problem is in your first sentence, second part, "but it may have also caused another very unlikely event: Superpowers." Why would you say "it may have" if your article is about it actually happening? This denotes that it hasn't been confirmed that people have superpowers or not, but in your article, you prove otherwise.
|While that image is dealing with superheroes, I can't really say that it or the caption, really add much to the article. Maybe a picture of a Californian in front of a burning house with a caption like, "Mrs. Winters a.k.a 'firestorm' (seen left) after accidentally sneezing napalm on her gas stove." Or how about a picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger seemingly embracing some random guy with a caption like, "Seen here, ex.governor Schwarzenegger being held hostage by Mr. Holfield, the new strong man in town." Or something that deals more closely with Californians and super powers. I think that that would greatly improve the article.
|My spidey senses are tingling for that score.
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|So that's about it for this one. Kind of short review, but it is a short article. Hope I was able tohelp you out a bit, sorry if I didn't, I meant well. Anyways, if you have any questions, coments, blah blah blah, just juke over to my talkpage and leave the secretary a note. She'll hand it to the mailroom who will then process it and then...ahhh I'm sure you know how it goes...
|--Sir Oliphaunte (განხილვა) 05:05, March 22, 2011 (UTC)


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Padavan Reminds Taxpayers About The Earned Income Tax Credit
New York State Senator Frank Padavan (Queens) reminded all taxpayers throughout Northeast Queens to see if they're eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) when they file their federal tax return this tax season. Padavan's call is part of a national public awareness campaign aimed at informing taxpayers about the EITC. .
The EITC was created in 1975 to help low to moderate income federal taxpayers. For the 2009 federal tax year, a family with three or more children could claim a maximum credit of $5,657; $5,028 for a family with two children; $3,043 for a family with one child and $457 for a taxpayer with no children. Taxpayers with an earned income of $48,279 or less in wages could qualify to claim the EITC for their 2009 tax return. You must file a return-whether you are required to our not-to claim the credit.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) estimates that 25 percent of eligible taxpayers overlook their own eligibility for the EITC when they file their tax return. According to the IRS, more than 60 percent of all federal tax returns that include EITC claims are filed during February.
"As we progress toward the April 15th deadline, many Queens residents are starting to file their federal tax returns," Padavan said. "With many families facing deep strain on their household finances, knowing the best way to maximize any benefits from their tax return is especially important. That starts by knowing if you are eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). I would encourage everyone to examine their own return in relation to the criteria to claim this credit."
Padavan noted that the IRS will be providing free tax preparation assistance at various location throughout Northeast Queens now through April 15th. Information on locations, dates and times can be located at Senator Padavan's website at www.padavan.nysenate.gov at the IRS Tax Assistance link. In order for a taxpayer to determine their EITC and adequately prepare their tax return the IRS suggest the following information:
• Photo identification
• Valid Social Security Card for the taxpayer, spouse and dependents
• Birth dates for primary, secondary and dependents on tax returns
• Current year's tax package
• Wage and earning statements From W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
• A copy of last year's federal and state tax returns
• Bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit
• Other important information related to income and expenses
• Total paid for day care and day care provider's ID number


text: For more information on the habitat, vegetation, and weather of Money Creek, the area in which this species was found, please see the journal entry for May 12, 2012 here on iNaturalist. This inky cap was found growing in a shady area under some western red cedars behind the decomposing log on which the oyster mushroom was found at Money Creek. It is a very common fungus here in North America and is one of the edible species, though it is poisonous when taken with alcohol. The mushrooms often grow in disturbed areas and appear in late spring to early summer. The cap will eventually flatten out and then melt.


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Kick-ass 2 [videorecording] / Universal Pictures and Marv Films ; produced by Matthew Vaughn ... [and others] ; screenplay by Jeff Wadlow ; directed by Jeff Wadlow.
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Heroes -- Drama.
Comic book fans -- Drama.
Superheroes -- Drama.
Teenage boys -- Drama.
Film sequels.
|Kick-ass 2 [videorecording] / Universal Pictures and Marv Films ; produced by Matthew Vaughn ... [and others] ; screenplay by Jeff Wadlow ; directed by Jeff Wadlow.
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|Kick-Ass 2 (Motion picture)
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|Kick-ass two
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|1 videodisc (103 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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|Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jim Carrey, Morris Chestnut, Clark Duke, Augustus Prew, Lyndsy Fonseca, Donald Faison, John Leguizamo.
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|Director of photography, Tim Maurice Jones ; edited by Eddie Hamilton ; costume designer, Sammy Sheldon Differ ; music, Henry Jackman and Matthew Margeson.
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|MPAA rating: R; strong violence, pervasive language, crude and sexual content, and brief nudity.
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Based on the comic book written by Mark Millar and John S. Romita Jr.
Bonus materials: Extended scenes with optional commentary; Upping the game; Going ballistic; Creating a badass world; Feature commentary with Aaron Taylor-Johnson ...
English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue; optional French or Spanish subtitles ; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing ; English described audio for the visually impaired.
DVD; NTSC, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1; 16x9 widescreen (2.40:1 aspect ratio).
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|Dave (Kick-Ass) decides to start the world's first superhero team with Mindy (Hit Girl). Unfortunately, Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, and she's forced to retire. Dave must join forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world's first super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion for revenge against Kick-Ass and Hit Girl.
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Vaughn, Matthew, 1971-
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Moretz, Chloë, 1997-
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Carrey, Jim, 1962-
Chestnut, Morris.
Millar, Mark.
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If you are conducting some Smiley family history research then you can view the Smiley coat of arms and the name meaning and origin of the name as well as the meaning of symbols below. This is a great place to start when tracing your genealogy and Smiley surname history and will help you answer the question 'what is the meaning of my name?'
The names Smiley and Smyley
in Ireland were introduced by
settlers who arrived from Scotland
during the seventeenth century.
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Performance Is Everything: The Why, What, and How of Designing Compensation Plans
Compensation is the largest expense that a firm incurs. And yet, few firms really manage it well. The trick is realizing it is more complex than just splitting the pie.
The crucial issues of compensation and performance are inextricably linked. In this important resource, experts August Aquila and Coral Rice offer a unique perspective on how you can align your compensation and performance management plans in order to boost performance, maximize profits, and keep both your staff and clients happy.
This companion to Aquila and Rice's successful AICPA publication, Compensation as a Strategic Asset, will pick up where that guide left off, offering readers the "Why, What, and How" for compensation plans filtered through the lens of performance management.
The authors convey, in the simplest and clearest terms, how firms can improve overall firm performance by engaging in the following activities:
- Develop a compelling vision
- Develop a strategy for what you want to accomplish
- Have the right systems in place to help achieve the strategy
- Align individual goals with firm and departmental goals
- Create an effective performance review system
- Monitor performance monthly and quarterly for trends
- Provide higher performers with more rewards than average performers
Ultimately, this guide is based on what other firms are doing, and let's you know why it's working or why it's not. By guiding you through a process and providing you with the tools to design a partner and staff compensation plan, Performance Is Everything will help you develop the plan that works for your firm.
About the Author:
August J. Aquila, an internationally known consultant, speaker, and author, has held leading positions in the accounting profession for more than 25 years. He currently heads AQUILA Global Advisors, LLC, a full-service consulting firm to accounting and other professional services firms. August focuses his practice on working with firm leaders, resolving management and owner issues, helping firms develop and implement strategic and transition plans, and designing compensation plans. August is also one of the top consultants in the area of mergers and acquisitions, having been involved in more than 150 transactions.
Before starting AQUILA Global Advisors, August held several executive leadership positions with American Express Tax and Business Services. He also was a partner in a top-50 firm. In 2003, he was elected into the Association for Accounting Marketing's Hall of Fame, and in 2004, 2007, and 2009–11, he was selected as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the Accounting Profession by Accounting Today magazine.
August is the author of hundreds of articles and several books on practice management, mergers and acquisitions, and marketing. He is the coauthor, most recently, of Compensation as a Strategic Asset: The New Paradigm and Client at the Core: Marketing and Managing Today's Professional Services Firm.
August lives in Minnetonka, MN, with his wife, Emily. For more information about August, visit www.AquilaAdvisors.com.
Coral L. Rice is one of the accounting profession's top consultants and executive coaches in the areas of organizational development, compensation, and learning. She has helped many firms clarify mission, vision, values, and strategic direction. More importantly, she helps them accomplish their strategic goals. She possesses unique expertise in diagnosing and designing firms' people systems and processes (for example, recruitment, retention, and succession) to support these goals. Specifically, she has provided direction to accounting firms in the redesign of their partner and staff performance management and pay-for-performance compensation systems. She is the coauthor, most recently, of Compensation as a Strategic Asset: The New Paradigm.
Coral developed the workshop, The Reluctant Salesperson™: A Realistic Approach to Practice Development for the CPA, as well as a comprehensive partner development program. She also facilitates group workshops and provides executive coaching to partners in a variety of areas.
Coral serves as a global senior consultant in FranklinCovey's 4 Disciplines of Execution Practice and has served both Fortune 100 and smaller clients in a variety of consulting roles.
Coral and her husband, Dave, enjoy golf, volunteering, and sharing time with their son and daughter-in-law, as well as other family members and friends.
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Performance is Everything is our second book on compensation for professional services firms. Our first book, Compensation as a Strategic Asset: The New Paradigm attempted to capture in one place the current state of compensation plans used by CPA firms throughout the country. Our first book summarized the existing knowledge about how compensation plans were working within CPA firms and offered an introduction to implementing a pay-for-performance system. The two books are meant to complement each other. There is a great deal of practical information in the first book that is not repeated in this second book, but is still very relevant.
After we started writing this book we realized it would be impossible to write about compensation without looking at the firm as a whole. Over the years, many articles have been written about owner and employee compensation. Yet, compensation problems still exist in most firms. Our research shows that more than 50 percent of the owners in firms today are dissatisfied with the current compensation system. And, most owners do not have written goals tied to bonus compensation.
Performance is Everything comes from our current thinking based on our work over the past five years with a number of firms that were facing challenges with compensation. As we worked with more clients, it became clear that firms need not only to choose the right compensation plan for their practices (and not just copy another firm's plan), but develop an overall system that encompasses performance management and compensation. It also became clear that firm leaders need to understand that their compensation system must closely align with the firm's strategic initiatives and they need to know the key choices available when designing a compensation plan and how to best make these choices. So, we have worked with firms to help them design better compensation plans—plans that are easier to understand and administer, plans that are fairer, and plans based on performance. We now know a lot more about compensation plans than we did five years ago and expect to know even more five years from now.
Our approach to helping firms achieve better, if not superior, performance, started with the reward element—compensation. We soon realized that the puzzle was a little more complex than just figuring out how to split the pie. So, this book is not just another book about compensation plans and how to split profits.
What this book is about, then, is a new perspective on the crucial topics of performance and rewards. It's like the old, traditional saying about love and marriage—"You can't have one without the other." We address the core subject of building a high performance firm, no matter its size. We also address the need to create a structures and systems that align with the firm's strategies because we know now that high performance does not happen in a vacuum.
Our intention is to convey, in the simplest and clearest terms, how firms can improve overall firm performance by engaging in the following activities:
- Develop a compelling vision
- Develop a strategy for what you want to accomplish
- Have the right systems in place to help achieve the strategy
- Align individual goals with firm and departmental goals
- Create an effective performance review system
- Monitor performance monthly and quarterly for trends
- Provide higher performers with more rewards than average performers
This is not theory. This is what firms must do to retain high performers and generate higher profits. Rewards are not something on which you focus at the end of the year. They are an integral part of firm management. Our objective is for you to take that understanding and mold it to your own practice.
While the accounting profession has not drastically changed over the years, the management of an accounting practice certainly has. This will not only continue, but we expect it to accelerate. It will be up to firm leaders to prepare their firms for tomorrow. They must learn how to manage their firms successfully to compete for clients, talent, and profits.
Performance depends on how the firm is structured, how it is governed, how it is managed and how it serves clients. And that too is what this book is—managing a firm to achieve superior performance, to meet the needs of its people, and above all, to meet the needs of its clients.
The ideas, suggestions, and orientations of this book are not derived from abstract theory about what a firm should be. They are based, rather, on the broad and extensive experience we both have had as consultants, practitioners in accounting firms, and executives in public companies—more than 60 years between us. Most of what we write about in this book, however old, however new, stems from our experience and firsthand knowledge of what works. We offer no advice other than that which we know to be practical and viable and that has delivered a track record of results. We have also drawn from comparable experiences of other innovative practitioners and sound advisors.
Compensation is a firm's largest expenditure. Yet few firms do a good job managing it. We know that a compensation system can inspire or discourage people. It can get them to perform at peak levels or stroll through the valleys. It can motivate the right people to stay or go and it can motivate the wrong people to stay or go. It can encourage your people to provide outstanding client service and achieve your strategic goals. A good compensation plan can advance your firm to new levels of financial success. A poorly designed compensation plan, however, may motivate owners and employees to do the wrong things.
There is much more to learn about how to structure the contemporary accounting firm to meet its goals and properly serve its clients. And we now know what leaders must do to be successful.
A final point: We know this is not the last book written on this topic, but we hope we have contributed to the overall body of knowledge and provided new ideas and perspectives for you, our readers.
August Aquila and Coral Rice
June, 2012
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New York, September 16, 2008 – The Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colorado is the site of a three-day technical conference October 1- 4, that is designed to bring the research and career interests of women in computing to the forefront. The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC), a program of the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (ABI) and co-presented with ACM (the Association for Computing Machinery), is expecting more than 1400 participants. With the theme "We Build a Better World," this year's GHC, now an annual celebration, will recognize the significant role women play in creating and utilizing technology to improve world conditions.
The Grace Hopper Celebration attracts an international array of speakers and more than 88 sessions across seven tracks covering technology skills and career opportunities. The program also includes new investigator technical papers, Ph.D. forums, and highly anticipated achievement awards. The renowned keynote speakers are:
- Fran Allen, IBM Fellow Emerita and ACM's 2006 Turing Award winner for her work on compilers, compiler optimization, parallelism, and high performance systems
- Mary Lou Jepsen, founder and CTO of One Laptop per Child, who invented the laptop's sunlight-readable display technology
"I want every single woman in computing to have a low-cost way to network with other women in her own neighborhood," said Gloria Townsend, co-chair of ACM's Committee on Women in Computing (ACM-W). Townsend, professor of Computer Science at DePauw University in Indiana, will chair a panel on organizing successful regional celebrations throughout the U.S. to eliminate the sense of isolation among women in computing. The session features accomplished university women and representatives of women's organizations who have experienced this isolation as well as the elation of building communities and creating connections for women in computing.
Among other noteworthy sessions at GHC 2008 is a panel featuring leaders of four major organizations dedicated to advancing women in technology on how to contribute to their ongoing projects and brainstorm new projects and priorities. Speakers include Telle Whitney, president and CEO of ABI and ACM's Secretary/Treasurer from 2003-2004; Elaine Weyuker, co-chair of ACM-W; Carla Ellis, of the Computing Research Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W); and Lucy Sanders, CEO and co-founder of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT).
The Grace Hopper Celebration also presents a panel on the results and implications of ACM's recently completed Membership Gender Study on how to meet the dynamic needs of women in computing. Panelists include ACM-W's Paula Gabbert; ACM President Wendy Hall and ACM Director of Membership Lillian Israel; NCWIT's Lucy Sanders; ABI's Telle Whitney; and Tracy Camp, an ABI Trustee. Additional sessions include:
- Business 101: Learning to Speak the Language of Business — introducing students and young researchers to strategies for aligning research with the business goals of a commercial organization, featuring ACM-W co-chair Elaine Weyuker of AT&T Research; Mary Czerwinski of Microsoft Research (and executive vice president of ACM's Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction); and Tessa Lau and Ellen Yoffa of IBM Research.
- An International Perspective on Successful Programs to Attract Women to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) — presented by ACM-W's international ambassadors. This event highlights political initiatives to encourage diversity in the ICT workforce. It features ACM President Wendy Hall (who is professor of computer science at the University of Southampton); Reyyan Ayfer of Turkey's Bilkent University; and Aurora Vizcaino of Spain's University of Castilla-LaMancha.
For more information on technical sessions, networking opportunities, career development programs, and registration information, go to http://gracehopper.org/2008/
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However, in doing so he has drawn attention to the low level of women in the top ranks of Australian investment banking including at his own firm, Greenhill & Co. Greenhill, a subsidiary of the US bank of the same name, has five managing directors in Australia. All are men.
There are senior female investment bankers working for Deutsche Bank, UBS, JPMorgan, Citigroup, Barclays, ANZ Banking Group and Commonwealth Bank of Australia but they comprise less than 5 per cent of senior executives.
Mr Hunt, who is chairman of Greenhill & Co and
"This is the elephant in the room – we are seeing incremental change when we need a paradigm shift," he said. "We need to have a minimum of 25 per cent women at board level.
"I would love to think that we don't need legislation. I would love to think that people are sufficiently sensible to do this on merit. "But it won't happen. This will only change quickly if there is compulsion."
Mr Hunt spoke at the launch of a report commissioned by the Chief Executive Women group that showed there has been barely any improvement in the number of women in middle management executive roles over the past decade.
The report, by consultants Bain & Co, shows that the biggest barrier to women moving up the ranks of business is the lack of critical mass of women at the top.
The partner representing Bain at the breakfast meeting,
Mr Hunt said one advantage of quotas with a deadline in three year's time was that the male-dominated boards would get competitive about it and race each other to meet the targets. "We can talk about all the great stories of women in senior ranks at certain companies, but they all happened because of superior leadership by chief executives and boards," he said. "Not every company has superior leadership."
- Chanticleer | Quotas are not enough to change the culture of companies or the deeply entrenched male biases in the hiring and promotion of women.
Mr Hunt's call for quotas prompted immediate disagreement from another prominent director at the function, Origin chairman
But federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner Liz Broderick said: "I'm really pleased that a make business leader has spoken out. That's what will create real change."
She acknowledged quotas had disadvantages as they were a "one size fits all" solution, but said "if it's necessary to give a jolt to a misaligned system we should do it."
"Within another year if we are not seeing significant change we need to be actively discussing putting in place quotas".
Another report, from the Global Network of Director Institutes, said that diversity of all kinds "may contribute to better problem-solving and decision-making, foster greater innovation and enhance board effectiveness and performance".
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PBS North Coast's Ready to Learn service is an initiative designed to help our community's children 0-8 years old become media-wise, curious, explorers of knowledge, who will thus begin school "ready to learn." Channel 13 has long demonstrated a commitment to serving our local children; parents, teachers and child care providers by offering quality educational programs, story times, workshops and fun family events.
In 1996, the station began building on a strong foundation that had been highly researched and tested by PBS for 10 years prior to be introduced. Today, that service of PBS North Coast includes a daily line-up of more than six hours of weekday children's programming specially designed to meet the needs of preschool and school-aged children. PBS North Coast also provides educational messages between programs that urge children and their big people to enjoy the rewards of life-long learning.
Ready to Learn focuses on a strong early literacy component by modeling a technique known as the PBS Learning Triangle. Using a VIEW, READ, and DO approach to learning at community events, regular story time programs in libraries, family resource centers, family child care centers, preschools and elementary schools throughout the viewing area. PBS North Coast's Ready to Learn service also offers free workshops on a variety of topics for parents, childcare providers, and teachers featuring developmentally appropriate materials and practices along with free books that encourage "raising readers."
All workshops are facilitated by PBS North Coast's Ready To Learn Educational Programs Coordinator, Jackie Hamilton. Jackie has a bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Relations from CSU Sacramento along with over 40 years of experience working with young children and their big people.
Early Childhood Education workshop topics are catered to the needs of the requesting agency. Workshops can be based on a specific show and its educational content, or on a specific child development issue. Jackie will provide PBS Kids, PBS Parents and PBS Learning Media resources along with drawing from her extensive background to provide the workshop you are looking for.
Ready to Learn Future Fund
On October 11, 2010, PBS North Coast was notified that Public Education Project funding for the station's early childhood education program, Ready to Learn service, had been cut by the California Department of Education - Child Development Division.
PBS North Coast received $30,000 annually which sustained the RTL program since 2008 when the U.S. Department of Education zeroed out funding to PBS to coordinate a national Ready To Learn media literacy outreach program. The U.S. Dept. of Education does continue to fund PBS Kids television programming.
Since October 2010, PBS North Coast has created the Ready To Learn Future Fund to raise $35,000.00 annually to continue this vital program. PBS North Coast has applied for several outreach grants for RTL, held an on-air fundraiser, and established a used car donation program. The car donation program is raising over $10,000 annually. Our annual QUACKS FOR PBS North Coast also supports Ready To Learn this year. PBS North Coast continues to seek funding in the form of business underwriters of PBS Kids programming, sponsors and tax-deductible donations to continue the Ready To Learn program.
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It just wouldn't be a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference women's lacrosse championship game, it seems, without Maria Kotas and Canisius.
Kotas, a senior from Lancaster and MAAC Midfielder of the Year, and the Golden Griffins will seek their fourth straight conference title in the championship game against Marist at 1 p.m. today at the Demske Sports Complex.
Led by a seven-point game by Kotas, Canisius gained its place in the final with a 12-10 victory over Fairfield on Friday night. The Griffs never trailed against a team it had lost to on the road only six days before.
Kotas netted six goals – a Canisius postseason record – and one assist in leading the victory in her 76th game as a Griff, including the last 61 in a row. Her twin sister, Gabby, started her 31st game in a row.
A berth in the NCAA tournament will be on the line against Marist (14-3). It will be a rematch of the 2013 championship won by the Griffs, 10-9. However, Marist defeated Canisius, 10-9, here in the regular-season meeting.
Kotas scored two in a row in the first half to break a 1-1 tie and Fairfield never caught up. The Stags, however, twice closed to within a goal at 6-5 and 10-9, but Canisius did not buckle. After Fairfield closed to within one with 7:14 left in the game, Maria Kotas came through with two unassisted goals, her 52nd and 53rd of the season, to make it 12-9 with 45 seconds to play.
"We played well in all areas, and Maria Kotas played outstanding. She proved once again why she's the best player in the league," Canisius coach Scott Teeter said. "I thought we responded really well when Fairfield made their push. We didn't get rattled and executed well."
Giglio had three goals in the victory and Tori Quinn, Meghan Cuddy and Ashley Bull had single tallies. Junior goalkeeper Kayla Scully made six saves.
Canisius has won all four games against Fairfield in MAAC championship play and is 2-1 against Marist.
SOFTBALL: Senior Tori Speckman of the University at Buffalo pitched her second no-hitter of the season in a 9-0 victory at Kent State on Saturday as the Bulls clinched at least a tie for the Mid-American Conference East Division title. It was the fifth straight conference road win for UB (26-20, 10-5 MAC).
It's the most wins in UB softball history.
Sammi Gallardo's two-run single put UB in front in the second inning, and Speckman (18-11) took care of the rest, striking out four and walking none. Sophomore Ryleigh Fitzgerald drove in four runs for UB.
TRACK AND FIELD: Rich Pete of Buffalo State won the long jump at 23-1ß, Austin Becker claimed the title in the 800 meter run (1:55.07) for the Buffalo State men, while Sasa Vann (400 meters, 57.66), Nia Holmes (400 hurdles, 1:03.49) and the 4x400 relay won in 3:55.17 for the Bengals women in the State University Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) meet at Geneseo.
The men finished fourth while the women rallied to finish second behind Cortland. Vann, Holmes, Tara Murphy and Jazlyn Porter (Niagara Falls) comprised the winning 4x400 relay.


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Opening The Old Testament
Resurrection By Another Name: Reflections on Exodus 14-15
Lectionary Reflections
Exodus 14-15
Easter Sunday
April 20, 2014
As Monty Python was fond of saying, "And now for something completely different." I know that the great majority of you preachers will turn to the Gospel of John 20 this Easter and will reflect on Mary's confusion about the identity of Jesus, on his demand that she not hold on to him, and her glad claim to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord!" (See, we Hebrew Bible types do on occasion read the Second Testament.) I will leave that memorable scene to those who are better equipped than I to expound its wonders.
However, we progressive Christians, or better said this progressive Christian, have a caveat or two to express on this day of all days. It remains finally impossible for me to believe that a very dead Jesus somehow has burst back into the world of the living. Yes, I know that "with God all things are possible," but my scientific credulity only strains so far. I simply cannot accept that on this day we are announcing and celebrating (usually very loudly and raucously) that a corpse has been resuscitated—again, that the focus of our attention is on the living body of Jesus. Since I believe that all of this is a sacred narrative, a story theology, I cannot focus on Jesus; my focus must always be on God. God, it seems, on Easter Day and on every other day is finally the God of life, fully opposed to the powerful and ever-present forces of death.
The story of Jesus' resurrection is hardly the first story of such an event in history. From the most ancient times, human beings have told the story of gods who were dead, either died or killed, who against all expectations appear again fully alive and active in the world. That is certainly one of the world's oldest stories. Tammuz of the Mesopotamian valley was such a dying and rising god. The Egyptians spoke for millennia of Set, the dismembered one who was pieced together and brought back to life each year. The Canaanites sang of Baal who each spring was again alive in the trees and the grasses and the gamboling newborn lambs.
And there were the Hebrews, who built their very lives on the certain conviction that their God, YHWH, had, because of unbreakable love for them as a people, led them out of the horrors of Egyptian slavery, through the forbidding Sinai wilderness, into and out of the terrible Sea of Reeds, and at last into the land of promise. They proclaimed in story and song that on the west bank of that sea they were the hopeless captives of the cruel pharaohs, while on the east bank of the sea they were the people of YHWH. This is precisely the resurrection story of Israel.
Certain facts surrounding this story must be noted. Despite three millennia of searching, probing, digging, exegeting, and speculating, not a single historical clue has been discovered that could pinpoint where any of these things actually happened. This is, of course, actually as it should be. This is not, plainly not, any sort of historical event. If one visits the Sinai today, trekking through what is actually a fairly small and sparsely populated desert place, any biblical clues (Pi-hahiroth, Migdol, Baal-zephon [Ex. 14:2]) are completely vague and might be located in any number of spots on a middle-eastern map. And there is the location of the sea itself. Despite the long tradition of naming it the Red Sea, the Hebrew says "Sea of Reeds," a marshy place somewhere east of the slave pits of Egypt. Since reed marshes mark many square miles of northern Sinai territory, the search for the Sea of Reeds is hopeless. But that is the point. No Hebrew, no later Israelite wants any of us to don our archaeologist's garb, and Indiana Jones-like grab a long and lethal whip, and head off to the Sinai searching for the Sea or the mountain or the trails of the ancients.
John C. Holbert is the Lois Craddock Perkins Professor Emeritus of Homiletics at Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, TX.
Holbert's column, "Opening the Old Testament," is published every Monday on the Progressive Christian portal and the Preachers Portal. Subscribe via email or RSS.


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Not just the 2010 but all F-150s are amazing only getting better. The 2010 is the best lookig running and braking truck in its class. The ideas and thoughts just in the inside ofbthe cab. Says it all than one the best drivetrains. Just an amazing truck.
This is a great riding truck except it stalls all the time and the dealer cant find the problem has been in service 5 times looking at the lemon law i see tons of other trucks with the same issue. Ford doesnt want to spend the time to find the clause because if the did they would have to recall all of the 2010s. they would rather do buy backs......
Six speed transmission doesn't know when to shift.Many reports on internet with the same problem.Ford tried to reflash the transmission controller but that didn,t work.Ford will not admit there's a problem,so my choice is live with it or lemon law.50,000 dollar F150 Platinum 2010
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Kate Middleton declines an offer Kim Kardashian made
Kim Kardashian, 32, had send a few dresses from her recent line - Kardashian Kollection - hoping the royal family member would wear it and thus promote her line. But Kate Middleton has decided not to oblige.entertainment Updated: Nov 19, 2012 11:24 IST
The Duchess of Cambridge has returned the dresses socialite Kim Kardashian had sent for her.
Kardashian, 32, had send a few dresses from her recent line - Kardashian Kollection - hoping the royal family member would wear it and thus promote her line. But Kate Middleton has declined the offer.
"Kate is hardly going to turn up for an event with the queen in a cheap leopard-print miniskirt or gold sequined jacket," The Examiner magazine quoted a source as saying.Kim launched the latest line along with her sisters Khloe and Koutney.
"She hoped Kate might be seen wearing one of the designs out in public, which would give their fashion credentials a huge boost," dailystar.co.uk quoted a source as saying.
"The Kardashians want to be as big in Britain as they are in America, and think associating themselves with the Royals, especially Kate, will help them achieve that," the source added.
Kim Kardashian is said to be horrified after a second sex tape starring her has gone on sale for 19 million pounds. The X-rated footage allegedly features the 32-year-old reality TV star and her ex-boyfriend Ray J engaged in erotic acts which are even steamier than their first home video which leaked in 2007.
"It's definitely Kim in the video. And it's even raunchier than her last one. There are all kinds of eye-popping moments," a source told the Daily Star newspaper.
Kim is said to be terrified the latest sex tape will appear online and cause problems in her relationship with 35-year-old rapper Kanye West.
The source added: "Kim fears this will damage her relationship with Kanye West."
Kanye was involved in his own sex tape scandal in September when a 20-minute recording surfaced featuring him and a girl who looks just like Kim.
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West romance on Venice streets
Singer Kanye West and his socialite girlfriend Kim Kardashian were spotted taking a romantic stroll on the streets of Venice, as they celebrated her 32nd birthday.
Kardashian, who showed off her fuller curves in a figure-hugging dress, turned 32 on Sunday. They walked arm-in-arm as they spent the day stopping to take in the sights and click pictures on an SLR camera, reports thesun.co.uk. KIM-YE LOVE
TWITTER CANDY: Curvy Kim Kardashian tweets toned tummy pic
Kim Kardashian, who vowed to slim down earlier this month, decided to show off the fruits of her labour by tweeting a picture of her toned tummy on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old reality star clicked her photo in the mirror while wearing just a black sports bra and grey jogging bottoms. TONED KARDASHIAN
Why Kim Kardashian is piling on pounds
Kim Kardashian's famous hourglass figure has grown by two stone since she started dating Kanye West, and he loves every inch of it.
The 31-year-old reality star has slowed down her hardcore exercise regime and now weighs more than she ever has at around nine stone, the Daily Mail
Kim Kardashian won't participate in Bigg Boss 6
Contrary to media reports, American reality TV star Kim Kardashian won't be participating in the sixth season of Indian reality show, Bigg Boss. Kardashian took to Twitter to clear the air. "Not true sorry! RT @DashOnline_It was reported that @KimKardashian may enter reality show 'Bigg Boss 6', the Indian version of Big Brother (sic)."
Other celebrities who have reportedly been roped in to participate in the show include actor Sayali Bhagat, starlet Nupur Mehta, Radhe — a talking Macaw parrot, actor Aamir Khan's brother Faisal Khan, actor Chunkey Pandey, spiritual leader Swami Nithyananda, former cricketer and television personality Navjot Singh Sidhu and television actor Jay Bhanushali.
Kim Kardashian can't imagine life without Kanye West
Kim Kardashian, who has already had two failed marriages, has opened up about her romance with Kanye West, admitting that she can't imagine being with anyone apart from the rapper for the rest of her life.
Posing in a white bridal-style gown in a stunning new shoot, the 31-year-old reality star explained that West is her "best friend" and their relationship is entirely different from anything she has ever been through before. "It's so nice to have a best friend in this game who understands everything you're going through. Being with someone I've known for so many years is comforting," the Daily Mail quoted her as telling Tatler magazine.
Kanye West watched Kim's sex tape while bedding with other women
Kanye West reportedly watched Kim Kardashian's sex tape from 2007 with other women in order to perform in bed.
According to multiple sources with "first-hand knowledge," West has not only seen the sex tape, but "has used it in the bedroom to get him in the mood with girls... and it always worked," TMZ.com reported.
The Grammy-winner is said to have a thing for Kardashian dating back several years and tried to get her to break up with Reggie Bush in 2009, so they could get together.
Strange tales of the notorious duo known as KimYe have emerged before.
The "self-described porn connoisseur" also raps about Kardashian's sex tape on his upcoming track, Clique. Kanye West's new single Clique, appears to contain a line which refers to Kim Kardashian's infamous 2007 sex tape.
In the audio track, West can be heard rapping: "Eat breakfast at Gucci. My girl a superstar all from a home movie.
It is pretty much a nod to the reality star's naughty flick.
It was shot with her then boyfriend Ray J.
Apparently, the track is West's answer to all those haters who have been dissing his relationship with her. Interesingly, the rapper had earlier revealed that he would not watch Kim's tape.
Kanye West won't watch Kim Kardashian's erotic sex tape
Singer Kanye West, who has refused to watch girlfriend Kim Kardashian's infamous sex tape, has also banned his entourage from mentioning the X-rated footage. The racy visual of the reality TV star featured her with ex-boyfriend Ray J and was released as a DVD entitled Kim Kardashian Superstar in 2007. The rapper has revealed that it is one of the things, which he wants to block out of his mind. ''For all his bad-boy image, he's quite old-fashioned and [while they were still just friends] he thought it inappropriate to view Kim's tape. Now that they are a couple, there's no way Kanye's ever going to look at it," Contactmusic quoted a source as telling OK! magazine. FULL STORY
Kim Kardashian's nude photoshoot
Kim Kardashian made headlines with her virtually nude images shot for Playboy magazine. Here's a sneek peak. PHOTOS
Kanye West pays tribute to Kim Kardashian's assets in new song
Kanye West has confirmed that his new song Perfect Bitch is about his present girlfriend Kim Kardashian."I wrote the song Perfect Bitch about Kim," Us magazine quoted West as tweeting on Tuesday. The song references the reality star's famous curves, talking about how the 35-year-old has found his perfect woman, reports Daily Mail.
Kim-Kanye to tie the knot?
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has fuelled rumours that she might be tying the knot to boyfriend, singer Kanye West by posting a picture of her wearing what appears to be an elegant wedding gown on Twitter, accompanying the snap with the comment: "Late night fitting #pucci." In the image, Kim looks seductively over her shoulder as she shows off her shapely figure in the tight-fitting frock. LOVEY DOVEY COUPLE
Kim Kardashian keen to have children
Socialite Kim Kardashian has apparently been talking about having babies with rapper boyfriend Kanye West.
"Kim gushes about how happy she is with Kanye all the time and she is already talking babies with him too," femalefirst.co .uk quoted Kim's friend as saying. "She is really head over heels for him and she's always wanted to be a mum. Kim is really hopeful that Kanye will be the guy she finally has a family with," added the friend. READ ON
Kim Kardashian imagines life at 80 with beau Kanye West
'Kim-Ye' were also seen cooling off with an ice cream treat. Kim Kardashian has revealed that she desires to grow old with boyfriend Kanye West and envisions a lifetime of happiness with him. The 31-year-old reality star also opened up about how the rapper has influenced her fashion empire.
"If I have a design meeting, or he has one, we come back and talk about how our meetings went. It''s cool, cause you can definitely get more in-depth with someone who actually knows what you''re talking about," US magazine quoted her as telling New York Magazine. MUSHY KIM
Kim Kardashian gets sexy on beach, posts picture on Twitter
She is sexy and she knows that. Reality television star Kim Kardashian doesn't leave it to chance for her fans to catch a glimpse of her.
She takes to Twitter and pleases her followers with posting glamourous pictures of herself in differnt avatars. CLICK FOR PICS
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"Eventually Eddie Jordan will be gone."
Hope is a good thing.
hope is all we got.
Ok, this quote taken from the write-up of the game from espn.com needs to be displayed for as many to see as possible -
"Jordan didn't seem concerned that Brand had been upset coming off the bench. 'It doesn't really affect me,' Jordan said, before smiling and adding, 'I think he told Jrue to go up and block the dunk.'"
If this doesn't show a conflict between Jordan and Brand, I don't know what does...However, I do know that it's absolutely horrible to voice these types of comments. Another reason why he needs to be fired.
yeah he is one amazing a-hole
I read that and thought the same thing. If I were Brand and heard that, only two things would keep me from hitting him: 1) Ending up like Spreewell 2) Cutting my hand on his braces severely enough to miss the year.
Tremendous flaming A-Hole
thats why Jrue didnt play? Because he blocked a willie green dunk in practice ? Ironcally the one thing we needed in the last stretch of the game is the reason Jrue didnt play. Defense. That's a power move by EJ...and that "hard ass" coach routine only works when your winning or even competitive. (see Pat Riley, last years with heat)If Stefanski wants to save HIS job he better get rid of EJ....hes not going to turn it around and I doubt he will get annother head coaching job after this mess.
Wait till Monday; no Jrue ? Billups and Lawson will go off and J.R. Smith will be covered by who ? Iggy will have his hands full with Melo. This could be ugly!!!
We want a 15-game losing streak - we want this team to come back from the "Disney on Ice" road trip with as ugly a record as possible (I think that - even with Iverson - 10-and-23 is a distinct possibility).
Fire. Jordan. NOW.
Now that Willie Green had a "good" scoring game it gives more reason for Eddie J(he doesn't even deserve the name Jordan)to play him 57.5 minutes a game. Green will continue to ruin our fastbreak with slowness and rediculous turnovers/shots. He will continue to shoot from the foul line and miss, he also will continue to not play any D. Willie Green does all that on a regular basis but continues to play and even climb the corprate ladder, he start NOW!!! Somebody said it before but Eddie J is here for sabatoge. We have so much talent and potential but Eddi Jordan continues to go through his communist rotations.
I'm not defending Green's entire game, because he was bad defensively, - and did take some bad shots - but the last play was as much Sam's fault as it was his.
we disagree, but that's cool. The guard has to get over the screen, and he failed horribly(as usual), leaving Sam basically one on one beyond the arc against Felton.
To add to that. Sam was out the majority of the game and thrown in on the last play. Because Eddie J had a epiphany to throw in some defense. You can't expect a center who has been sitting on the bench with tired and stiff legs to defend a point guard coming at him full speed on his first play.
Well, Sam is a bonehead, we all know that. However, there are many times within the game where Sam is needed at least until a more competent center is acquired. We don't actually need Willie. He's just there, and overplayed.
You guys should have a fire Eddie Jordan rally at your road trip.
To add to that. Sam was out the majority of the game and thrown in on the last play. Because Eddie J had a epiphany to throw in some defense. You can't expect a center who has been sitting on the bench with tired and stiff legs to defend a point guard coming at him full speed on his first play.
haha just start a chant going
the link to the fire eddie jordan petition is right below if you need it:
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I was just reading a Kate Fagan blog post. The brace licker responds to igoudala's sprained ankle and possible unavailability for tomorrow nights game with the following: "With Willie scoring 26 last night and adding Allen, maybe, into the starting lineup, that's not a bad fall-back plan."
I just threw up a little in my mouth.
A little?
finally! a defensively oriented back court. iverson and willie! watch out denver!
So for you 16 feet and out is a bad shot for Willie? I ask because he's shooting 54% from 16-23 feet, and even last year he shot 42% from there, not bad at all, so I'm not sure these are bad shots for him.
42% on a two-point jumper is .84 points, which is NOT a good shot. Especially not with 15+ left on the shot clock. That 54% is an aberration.
Brian's right. The better defenses prefer to force the offense to shot long, contested twos to maximize their benefits and minimize the damage. Those long twos are low-percentage offense that, when missed, can trigger fastbreaks on long rebounds and run outs while only giving up 2 points if it does go in.
Willie Green specializes in the shot the defense wants you to take.
Isn't it true, though, that often good shots are not available? Otherwise teams would never attempt long mid-range jumpers, or at least smart teams wouldn't. But they do because it can be hard to get inside, or get a good shooter open for three. And that being the case, a 42% 18-footer (54% this season, however flukishly) is not such a bad shot. It's certainly better than that shot taken by a player who rarely hits it (like Thad at 25%, or Brand at 32%). Iguodala averages a little over 5 attempts from that range per game, and only makes 40%. Collectively the team takes nearly 20 a game and makes 40%. Are these all bad shots? I'm sure some of them are cases of settling or shots where we should have passed the ball instead, but sometimes that's what the defense gives him or gives us.
Taken periodically, they are acceptable. But a team should not make a steady diet of it. Better to attack the rim and create higher-percentage opportunities or get defenders in foul trouble.
Fact remains, most defenses prefer the long, contested 2-pointer
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One more great success in Sacramento County. This is another apartment complex, this time just over 140 units. The complex has a great location, and itself is in very good shape with larger units and great amenities. We had secured a great reduction in 2008 that unfortunately the County did not carry forward to 2009. In 2009 the complex was assessed at over $25,000,000 or $173,000/unit.
Today we were able to work our reductions on 2009 AND 2010, which is very helpful to our client as he will see refunds for both years sooner than has been the process on other properties. For 2009, the value we were able to achieve through our filed application for changed assessment was $19,500,000 or $133,000/unit. This single year reduction will result in a refund to our client of over $65,000! For 2010, the value was reduced further to $17,200,000 or $117,000/unit, resulting in a single year savings of over $91,000.
In three years, this client has saved over $200,000 as a result of CAPTA's work!!!


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I love Lanvin, but the Zara one is way more beautiful.:)
Diana from http://thegirlwhocouldntbeafashionista.blogspot.ie/
They're both pretty great but since the Lanvin piece is about a grand more, do the Zara and send a grand to charity?
I'm surprised to say this, but I like the Zara more. The Lanvin version looks too much like something Mr. T would wear.
As much as I love Lanvin, I prefer the Zara version. It's quite confusing actually :s
It's weird, but I like the one from Zara more. Might be because it's much more eagle ish than the one from Lanvin.
Tried to get my hands on one of those actually, but they sold out in The Netherlands pretty fast!
Marjolein x
I would go with zara one…
Go for Zara!! :D
I like Shourouk's the best ;)
definitely zara. much more bolder!
I bought the Zara necklace!!! I love it!! Check it out!!!


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The Wildlife Waystation
The Wildlife Waystation, located in the Angeles National Forest, has issued its annual "two-for-one" restaurant coupon book, with coupons for fast food establishments, casual dining, ethnic restaurants, as well as entertainment attractions, salons, car washes, and merchant discounts, and even Dodgers discount tickets. The $10 discount book is available from The Kuhn Group at (800) 345-6371 or email, email@example.com. Most coupons are for San Fernando Valley businesses.
The Wildlife Waystation is a non-profit holding, rehabilitation, and medical refuge for wild and exotic animals offering a 24 hour, seven days a week, wild animal response service and education center.
The coupon book mailing address is Wildlife Waystation, located at 20300 Ventura Blvd. S-317, Woodland Hills, 91364.
In?fleur?essence: Rob Outwater & Gabrielle McKenna
Rob Outwater, Photography: A rose may be a rose, but no two are seen alike in this new exhibition. As captured by photographer Rob Outwater, flowers radiate beauty in this stunning display of 3D Digital Lenticular prints and traditional ink-jet prints. Visceral and surprising, the Lenticular process created in the 1940s provides an illusion of movement in static images. Viewed from different angles, the 3D images appear and change depending on the viewer's position.
Gabrielle McKenna, Paintings: Looming larger and more intimate than in real life, the floral paintings of Gabrielle McKenna push the classical boundaries of "still life." Vivid, deeply colored and felt, these paintings reflect Gabrielle's "outward expression of her interior experience." A fine artist since high school, her work has been displayed in galleries from Soho to Santa Fe to West Hollywood.
The Creative Arts Center Gallery
1100 West Clark Ave.
Jan. 6—26, 2012
Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.—8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.—7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Please contact the Gallery at (818) 238-5397 for additional information.
Free Educational Conference for Blood Cancer Patients
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS's) Greater Los Angeles Chapter will be hosting its First Annual Blood Cancer Highlights Conference featuring eight disease-specific breakout sessions.
LLS is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.
Speakers include local experts from City of Hope, Cedars-Sinai, USC's Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UCLA Health System Division of Hematology-Oncology. Additional speakers include: Lisa Solis DeLong, a registered nurse, certified bereavement facilitator, and the author of Blood Brothers: A Memoir of Faith and Loss While Raising Two Sons with Cancer; Dr. Janet L. Franklin, MD, MPH, Clinical Research Medical Director of Hematology/Oncology with Amgen Inc.; and Dr. Deborah Banker, LLS' Vice President of Research Communication.
This is a great opportunity to educate Greater Los Angeles patients on the latest developments, current treatments, and local clinical trial options.
Everyone is welcome, but local blood cancer patients and survivors; relatives of patients; caregivers; and health care professionals can register at www.lls.org/los.
Marriott Warner Center
21850 Oxnard St.
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, 8:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.
An Evening with Joan Rivers
Reprise Theatre Company presents "An Evening with Joan Rivers" for one performance only. Ticket sales from "An Evening with Joan Rivers" will benefit Reprise Theatre Company and support Reprise's mission to produce musical theatre of the highest artistic quality and make this art form accessible to new audiences through education and outreach programs.
Joan Rivers is a force of nature and one of the hardest-working celebrities in the world. An entertainment legend of unparalleled accomplishment and talent, she's an internationally renowned comedienne, Emmy-winning television talk show host, Tony-nominated actress, best-selling author, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, columnist, lecturer, syndicated radio host, jewelry designer and cosmetic company entrepreneur, red carpet fashion laureate, businesswoman — and most importantly, a proud mother and grandmother.
UCLA's Freud Playhouse
Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, 8 p.m.
For tickets, please call the UCLA Central Ticket Office at (310) 825-2101 or visit www.reprise.org.
Center Honored by Cong. Brad Sherman
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman, 27th District, Calif., has presented a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition to the Huntington Learning Center in honor of its 15th anniversary in Encino. This coincides with the upcoming 35th anniversary of the nationwide network of 300 Huntington Learning Centers, the first provider of supplemental education services of its kind in the United States.
Congressman Sherman issued the certificate "in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community."
This recognition comes on top of similar proclamations from Congressman Howard Berman and LA Councilmember Paul Koretz to mark the 15th anniversary of Huntington Learning Center in Encino. This kudos reflects the recognition that supplemental education programs such as provided by Huntington have a major impact on the education of children in both the public and private sector.


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Vics thrash Tigers for historic win
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The Bushrangers celebrate at the fall of a Tasmanian wicket on their way to a historic victory at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
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Vcitorian coach Greg Shipperd hailed the emergence of "new faces" Graeme Rummans and Ian Harvey after the Bushrangers set their Pura Cup title defence on its way with a historic, drought-breaking victory over Tasmania at Bellerive Oval yesterday.
Victoria won by 127 runs after bowling out the Tigers for 366 in their second innings.
Shipperd admitted that a "grumpy coach" might have been a touch disappointed that Victoria, which soared to a seemingly unbeatable position when it had Tasmania reeling at 6-46 in its run chase of 494, allowed Tigers' opening bowler Damien Wright to post his maiden first-class century and failed to complete the win inside three days.
But he said the nature of the win carried many positives for Victoria, following the shocking first-up loss to last season's cellar-dweller South Australia in Adelaide last month.
Victoria missed the injured Harvey's bowling yesterday, endured a poor fielding display and had to work hard to achieve something not many states have done at Bellerive Oval.
"I said at the start of the game that it's a really strange wicket and it will challenge all dimensions of our game," Shipperd said. "At the end of the day, the test was of our patience and ability to hang in there as the wicket flattened out.
"The Adelaide loss will always be a sting in our tail, but I am very, very happy that we're on the board and won down here, where all teams will testify is not easy to achieve.
"We played some really gutsy cricket and some new faces popped up for us in Harvey and Rummans and we're delighted."
Shipperd also had special praise for paceman Mick Lewis, who claimed nine wickets for the match and has 14 scalps at a miserly 12.78 from two matches this summer. After Michael Bevan and Wright had posted a record seventh-wicket partnership to launch a Tasmanian fightback, it was Lewis who made the breakthrough yesterday by dismissing Wright.
But the Tigers' tail continued to frustrate the Bushrangers, who, with the exception of Lewis, bowled too many wide and short deliveries. Bevan was the hero of the Tasmanian innings, scoring a century (an unbeaten 167) in his first outing for his new state, just as he had done in his first-class debut for South Australia more than a decade ago.
It helped that he was dropped twice by Victorian captain Cameron White, but Tigers captain Dan Marsh said he shuddered to think where his team would have been without its recruit.
Bevan, who batted for seven hours 21 minutes, found plenty of help in the lower order, which combined to add 151.
The Bushrangers, who had believed the second new ball would finish off their opponents, found themselves having used six bowlers for the return of only two wickets. But just as a drizzle started to fall after tea, the Victorians managed to eject the last of them. Just after 3pm, Lewis uprooted Brett Geeves' stumps to complete a famous victory.
White emphasised fielding as a definite area for improvement for the Bushrangers, who take on Western Australia in an ING Cup game at the Junction Oval on Sunday. The Bushrangers will miss Harvey (groin strain) and Shane Harwood (abdominal strain) for that match.
In Adelaide, Queensland fast bowler Andy Bichel took 3-1 in 17 balls as SA, chasing 446 for victory, stumbled to 5-138. Earlier, after a rain delay, Queensland resumed at 4-237 and lost 6-78 to be dismissed for 316. SA fast bowler Shaun Tait took a career-best 7-99.
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