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People without the money to buy a new vehicle may not seem an obvious target for a car company.
But Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd.'s latest marketing effort is going after just that type of consumer – on the theory that they are the car owners of tomorrow.
Beginning this month, Ford is partnering with car-sharing service Zipcar Inc. to try to dominate the company's fleets on university campuses.
It's an expansion of a partnership Ford Motor Co. struck with Zipcar in the United States last August, which saw it roll out vehicles to more than 200 schools south of the border. It will now have a presence at all 11 campuses in Toronto and Vancouver where Zipcar has cars parked for student members to rent, and will expand across Canada as Zipcar moves onto or near more campuses. Ford will make up 60 per cent of Zipcar's campus fleet by September.
The idea for Ford is to reach students and build loyalty among them, before they reach the stage of life when they are ready to buy a car. And it reveals the marketing power of increasingly popular car-sharing services such as Zipcar, Modo in Vancouver, AutoShare in Toronto, and others.
These services charge fees that allow consumers the use of a car often at lower rates than traditional rentals and without the expense of insurance, maintenance and other costs associated with owning. Members often have money constraints, environmental concerns, or downtown addresses with shorter commutes to work. But those consumers may graduate to owning their own cars later, and these services allow them to drive models they might not try otherwise.
"More and more manufacturers have taken notice," said Zipcar president and chief operating officer Mark Norman. "It seems like a very unique way to get products in front of an urban or student consumer that are hard to reach otherwise. There aren't that many dealerships right in the middle of urban centres, and definitely not near college campuses."
And even when there are dealerships nearby, most people are not inclined to go for a test drive until they are ready to buy. Ford is hoping to build loyalty among consumers before they get to that stage.
As part of its partnership, Ford is sponsoring $10 discounts off the $35 student memberships and is lowering the hourly rental rate for cars in the Ford campus fleet by a dollar. It's all to encourage a higher rate of Ford rentals.
"All things equal, Ford gets picked up first," Mr. Norman said of the experience in the United States so far.
"There's been some great success stateside with the program," said Paul Roy, director of product marketing at Ford Canada. " … This is a great opportunity to get someone behind the wheel who might not otherwise consider a Ford."
The auto maker is not the first to tap into Zipcar's potential as a marketing vehicle. Just over a year ago, in January, 2011, Toyota Motor Corp. used the membership program as a test market for its plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Prius. Before the 2012 model was even available for purchase, Toyota put eight of them at Zipcar locations in four cities in the United States (Boston and Cambridge, Mass., Portland, Ore., and San Francisco, Calif.). Toyota did this to get feedback about the plug-in vehicle and to test its popularity with Zipcar members to help it tweak certain features before it went to market.
"The marketing and the research teams there said this is a great new product from a sustainability standpoint; how can we get this in front of thought leaders and high users who would best put this product to the test, and tell people about it?" Mr. Norman said.
Using car-sharing as a marketing tool gives auto makers access to thousands of consumers who might have no interest in their other advertising efforts because they are not yet in the market for a car of their own. As of year-end 2011, Zipcar alone had more than 673,000 members in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
"The primary reason for discontinuing a membership tends to be around a life change – a change in commute or a move out of the city," Mr. Norman said. "And [members]do say that when they buy, they tend to prefer models they've had a good experience with."Report Typo/Error
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One sign of Apple Inc.'s vise-like grip on our collective psyche: Even when it's late to dinner, it still gets treated as the guest of honour.
Analysts and bloggers have been buzzing about the company's rumoured plans to release bigger iPhones, with screens of 4.7 and 5.5 inches. That, of course, would merely be following in the path of Samsung and others, which have been serving up big-display phones for close to two years. Somehow, though, when it's Apple, the normal rules of newsworthiness don't apply.Report Typo/Error
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Palomar Observatory Sky Survey (POSS)
The Palomar Observatory Sky Survey (POSS) is a photographic survey of the sky from the north celestial pole to Dec. -30°, carried out using the 1.2-meter Schmidt telescope at Palomar Observatory and financed by the National Geographic Society. The original survey, completed in 1958, involved of 936 pairs of plates 0.355 meter square with a field of view of 6.5°, each consisting of one plate sensitive to red light and one to blue light. A second survey was started in 1985 from the north celestial pole to the equator, using modern plates; when complete, it will consist of 894 fields in blue, red, and infrared light.
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Vegan Pad Thai
The tamarind in the stir-fry sauce gives this pad Thai—made without any meat or eggs—a real depth of flavor. For more protein, add some crispy tofu just before serving.
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- 1/2 pound dried pad Thai rice noodles (banh pho)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (see Note)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or chile-garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 cups julienned carrots (from about 3/4 pound carrots)
- 4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup ground roasted peanuts
How to make this recipe
Put the noodles in a large bowl and cover with very hot water. Let soak until just pliable, about 15 minutes (or according to package directions). Drain the noodles in a colander, shaking off any excess water.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the brown sugar, tamarind paste and Sriracha.
In a large nonstick wok or skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the garlic, shallots and carrots and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the noodles and scallions and stir-fry until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Add the sauce and stir-fry until the noodles are evenly coated and the sauce has thickened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the pad Thai to a platter. Garnish with the peanuts and bean sprouts and serve.
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Friday, September 16, 2016 – 8:00pm
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Known for their catchy 1960s-influenced power pop that inspired countless alternative rockers, The Smithereens gained popularity with "11" the album that spawned college campus favorites "A Girl Like You", "Blood and Roses" & "Blue Period". In April of 2011 Smithereens released "2011" their first album of new material in 12 years. Produced by Don Dixon (who helmed Especially For You, the group's breakout debut), the seminal New Jersey rockers picked up right where they left off: with irresistibly catchy hooks and rapturously fuzzed-out guitars. Now they're back on the road with their catalog of classic hits as well as new favorites. With original members Pat DiNizio (vocals & guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar & vocals), and Dennis Diken (drums & percussion) and with Severo Jornacion on bass guitar.
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Experts: State's turnpike corruption 'the worst such case'
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Turnpike scandal is the worst of its kind in the nation in recent history, experts say.
"There's been nothing as systemic, as enduring and widespread," Peter Samuel, publisher of Tollroadsnews.com in Frederick, Md., said of allegations in a state grand jury report last month.
Attorney General Kathleen Kane has said the investigation continues; the grand jury had concluded that eight people, including a former Senate Democratic leader and former top turnpike officials, used the agency as a "cash cow" to raise campaign money for lawmakers and gubernatorial candidates. Campaign donations and gifts paved the way for rigged turnpike contracts in a pay-to-play scheme, the grand jury said.
Such schemes have surfaced in other states, though usually not with toll road agencies, said Craig Holman, lobbyist for Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group in Washington.
"Fifteen states have pay-to-play laws," Holman said, the strongest of which are in Illinois, New Jersey and Connecticut, which dealt with scandals.
These laws typically ban campaign donations from contractors at the start of negotiations or before, Holman said. Strict laws cover the company and senior executives.
"This situation in Pennsylvania makes Pennsylvania ripe for a pay-to-play law," Holman said.
Gov. Tom Corbett would support such a law, given he has an executive order that does the same for agencies under his control, said his spokesman, Kevin Harley. The turnpike is one of several independent agencies. The next governor isn't bound by Corbett's executive orders.
Although the turnpike scandal is not an isolated incident at toll road agencies, others have been narrower in scope.
In Maine, the turnpike director last year went to prison for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars by using gift cards and credit cards for travel to resorts and plush accommodations. Paul Violette pleaded guilty to felony theft.
A lawsuit alleged that Violette used the cards for personal travel, hotel and meal expenses on trips in Maine, Florida, Bermuda, Canada, France, Puerto Rico, Spain and Italy, The Associated Press reported.
Pennsylvania's corruption appears to be "the worst such case, of a large scale, over a long period of time," said Robert Poole, transportation fellow at the Reason Foundation, a free-market think tank in Los Angeles. The grand jury report covered activities over a decade.
Turnpike spokesman Carl DeFebo said he had no comment. CEO Mark Compton has said he will try to change the culture of the agency.
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, sentenced to 14 years in federal prison, tried to sell a Senate seat and to use the Illinois Tollway to extort money from contractors for campaign money, prosecutors said. Tollway officials were not implicated in the case against Blagojevich. He was considering the choice between a $1.8 billion and $5 billion road expansion program and, in meetings wired by federal agents, Blagojevich made it clear the $5 billion project would not go through if he didn't get sufficient campaign money, Tollroadsnews.com reported.
A 50-page report in 2012 by the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Transportation on the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which operates Dulles Toll Road, said the authority's "weak policies and procedures led to questionable procurements and lacked overall accountability."
Employees accepted gifts from contractors such as Super Bowl tickets, travel and accommodations, the report said. It cited instances in which non-public information went to potential contractors, giving them an edge. No one was charged.
This month, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported a federal investigation is under way of the Delaware River Port Authority, which operates four toll bridges and a commuter rail line, for its development spending. No one is accused of wrongdoing.
Brad Bumsted is Trib Total Media's state Capitol reporter. Reach him at 717-787-1405 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Friday, November 15
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Revival Bar + Kitchen
2102 Shattuck Avenue
Registration for this event is closed. For more information, please contact Erin Sudrovech at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Oakland University is headed to California! Join Director of Athletics Tracy Huth, CAS '85, and fellow Bay Area alumni and friends for a special reception on Friday, November 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. A light dinner will be provided at Revival Bar + Kitchen at 2102 Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley (near the corner of Shattuck and Addison). A cash bar will also be available. Following the reception, take a short walk to Haas Pavilion and cheer on the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies men's basketball team as they face the California Golden Bears. Tip-off is at 8:00 p.m.
Free tickets to the OU v. Cal basketball game are no longer available. Tickets to the basketball game are available for purchase online at calbears.com.
For more information on Revival Bar + Kitchen, click here or call (510) 549-9950. The nearest parking garage is located at Center Street Garage with entrances on Addison and Center streets. For a map of the campus, click here
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When most people think about Duluth lakeshore real estate on Lake Superior, they think of opulent mansions like Glensheen or similar lakefront estates. Surprisingly, there are some very affordable options for purchasing Duluth lakeshore on Lake Superior. In fact, it is possible to find lakefront properties under 300k, especially if you look in Duluth's Canal Park, on Minnesota Avenue. The inconsistency of this neighborhood means that you can find a modest home for around 230K, while a Duluth lakeshore listing just a block or two away might be selling for around 2M. If you are an upper end buyer, however, don't let this kind of situation deter you.This neighborhood is in transition, which means that many of the cheaper properties are being purchased as tear-downs, and are giving way to some upscale new homes.
If you head north out of town on Highway 61, you will encounter a nice variety of Duluth lakeshore real estate listings along Lake Superior, including vintage Victorian and Tudor style homes, many of them priced in the 300K to 400K range.
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Opera at USC to present one-act performances
The University of South Carolina's Opera at USC will present two one-act performances – "Riders to the Sea" by Ralph Vaughn Williams and "Il Ciarlatano (The Charlatan)" by Giacomo Carissimi – Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 7 at 3:30 p.m. in the School of Music recital hall.
Both performances are free and open to the public.
"Riders to the Sea," based on the play by John Millington Synge, is set on a island off the West Coast of Ireland and focuses on Maurya, an elderly Irishwoman, who has lost her husband, father-in-law and four of her six sons at sea and will experience more tragedy.
"Il Ciarlatano," a secular oratorio translated by Daniel A. Gainey and Anna Dragoni, centers around three women who meet in the marketplace and discuss love, including the fallout from a love gone awry.
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'Hey guys, 4 yr-old Devan has leukaemia. Looking for bone marrow donors,' she posted on her Twitter.
Paris Hilton is using her Twitter.com account to raise awareness of a young leukemia sufferer desperately seeking a bone marrow donor. The "Simple Life" star has linked to the official website of little Devan, four, who is facing a race against time to find a donor so that he can undergo a potentially life-saving operation.
And Hilton has reached out to her online followers to help him. In a heartfelt post, she writes, "Hey guys, 4 yr-old Devan has leukaemia. Looking for bone marrow donors www.matchdevan.com. Please help."
In her love life, Paris Hilton is dating her ex-fiance Jason Shaw after splitting from Doug Reinhardt. The romance emerged after the two were spotted enjoying a night out on April 24 at Woo Lae Oak, a popular Korean restaurant in Beverly Hills and it was confirmed by her in an April episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show".


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Every luxurious home needs a stunning, minimal globe. Actually called the Silverstone Globe, this one clearly lays out the territories of the world, without being so gauche as to color them in. For the home of the truly discriminating man of mystery, $96.
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Knowing how to handle adverse blows on approach and landing
Strong winds and unexpected gusts are leading factors in weather-related ground accidents.
Dust kicked up by the gust front from a strong line of storms as it approaches IND (Intl, Indianapolis IN) is visible on this radar image and is several miles ahead of the main cells. This gust front produced winds in excess of 60 kts and killed several people when it collapsed a concert stage at the Indianapolis Fairgrounds.
Extreme winds, such as may pass through with the occasional storm system or behind a front, may well be completely misaligned with any of the airport's runways, leading to a substantial crosswind.
In places where space is a limiting factor, airports often do not have the luxury of even orienting their runways relative to any local wind patterns. Coastal and mountain airports, in fact, are often oriented perpendicular to the prevailing flow, meaning a 90° crosswind just about every day. However, at most of these airports, the crosswinds are usually relatively light and manageable, although strong crosswinds are possible at just about any airport in the right circumstances.
So how do you figure your crosswind? A crosswind chart, such as that found in every operating handbook, will give you the right answer every time. Short of referring to the POH, however, you can use your E6-B or other flight computer.
There are even apps for your smartphone that will help you figure it out on the fly (eg, CFI Tools Crosswind Calculator). In the absence of a concise crosswind calculation, the crosswind component is obtained by breaking down the wind into its vector components and determining what proportion is crosswind and what is head or tailwind.
First, simply determine the angle between the wind and the heading of your aircraft/runway. The greater the angle, the greater the crosswind. At 0° (direct headwind/tailwind), your crosswind will be zero, and at 90° the wind will be entirely crosswind.
For the angles in between, you can obtain a reasonable approximation of the crosswind speed by using the rule of sixths. For every 10° of angle from the aircraft's heading (or runway) line, the crosswind will be that many "sixths" of the overall windspeed.
So, for Runway 18, when faced with a wind from 150° at 20 kts, the difference is 30°—which makes the crosswind 10 kts (20 x 3/6 or half). At 60° pilots can get a better estimate by using 90% rather than 100%, but at angles greater than 60°, 100% (6/6) should be used, meaning that, at those angles, your crosswind is within a knot or so of the full windspeed.
The next question, though, is whether your aircraft can handle the crosswind. Turn again to your POH and take a look at the maximum demonstrated crosswind component. Unless you have an aircraft built before 1962, that number is set by FAR 23.233 at 20% of Vso.
This is a fairly conservative speed—it means, for example, that a Learjet 35A with a Vso of 100 kts has been demonstrated by the manufacturer to handle a direct crosswind of up to 20 kts safely—and, in general, your aircraft's controls can handle a crosswind above that limit.
Because of the relatively low crosswind limits imposed on some aircraft by their stall speeds, I have known some pilots to use a rule of thumb that sets their crosswind limits to 65% of Vs1.
(Many GA pilots use this as a go/no go criterion for determining whether to pull their airplanes out of the hangar.) But, in exceeding the manufacturer demonstrated limit, you are becoming a test pilot and you can't blame the manufacturer if you wind up in the weeds next to the runway. Also, the ensuing enforcements against you will probably be quite unpleasant.
Dust kicked up by strong vortices associated with a thunderstorm gust front. Surface winds in a gust front can gust upwards of 100 kts and can hit a landing or departing aircraft with little or no warning. If possible, waiting until storms move on or dissipate is the best course of action to avoid a loss of control at low altitude.
Another factor that must be considered when faced with a crosswind is the condition of the runway. Those crosswind performance numbers were based on landing on a nice, dry, paved surface. Add a little water (the universal lubricant), or its frozen cousins snow and slush, and even a minor sideways load on landing can send you into a dangerous skid.
Finally, the moment before touchdown in a crosswind situation is a critical one.
Most pilots will tend to transition from a crab to a slip in order to align the aircraft with the runway and minimize any side loading on the landing gear. The problem is that, as soon as the crab is removed, the crosswind starts to blow the aircraft off the centerline. Corrective action is often accomplished by further lowering the upwind wing. And this presents 2 dangers.
The first is that, in a stiff crosswind, the pilot not only has to concentrate on keeping the aircraft lined up, but at the same time has to keep an eye on the lowered wing to ensure it is not too low. In 2-pilot cockpits, the pilot not flying the aircraft should be monitoring the bank closely and call out if it exceeds an angle that would put the wingtip in jeopardy, allowing the flying pilot to concentrate on landing the aircraft.
The second danger is that high crosswinds tend to be relatively gusty. Many of these winds are born of nearby storms or fronts, and gusts are the physical manifestation of invisible vortices that have spun off of the flow due to shear.
They can be tiny—no more than a sidewalk leaf tornado—or a kilometer in diameter. If a pilot has encountered an eddy near the touchdown zone and compensated for it only to have it dissipate, the response is usually a rapid turn toward the wind followed by opposite aileron to correct.
If this is done too abruptly, it can cause the downwind wing to strike the runway. Similarly, a pilot who has lowered the upwind wing to maintain a slip might suddenly encounter a strong gust that both pushes him off centerline and pushes the upwind wing closer to the ground.
All of these conditions are reasons to be very wary of crosswinds that exceed your aircraft's maximum demonstrated limit.
Storms and low level shear
Another way in which surface winds present a terrible danger to pilots is in low-level windshear (LLWS). Windshear is simply a change in wind speed and/or direction in space, either horizontally or vertically. We see windshear and the resulting turbulence it creates at all flight levels. Aloft, we call it clear air turbulence (CAT), near mountains it is rotors, and around airports it is called a downburst or LLWS.
A number of aircraft have been lost to LLWS over the years. One of the most common causes is thunderstorm outflow. Most of us know well enough to avoid penetrating a thunderstorm, but many pilots continue to fly beneath or next to them as they either depart or approach an airport.


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For centuries, Israel had been a nation in exile. For six days, surrounded by enemies, Israel stood alone and changed history.
This past spring marked the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War, and CBN Documentaries Film commemorates this historical battle with the new movie "In Our Hands: The Battle for Jerusalem."
In May of 1967, Arab nations joined together with a stated goal to wipe Israel off the map. Less than 20 years after reforming as a nation, Israel was on the verge of extinction. Yet six days in early June 1967 changed history forever.
"In Our Hands" tells the story of Israel's 55th Paratrooper Brigade and how Israel Defense Forces risked everything to protect their homeland. Featuring firsthand interviews and historical reenactments, the powerful docudrama focuses on the commitment and sacrifice of the soldiers who reunited Jerusalem.
No matter if you recall the historical events like it was yesterday, or you are interested in learning more about the declaration by the Israel Defense Forces and their stunning victory, this film will captivate you.
Pastors, historians, movie-critics, and the public are all thrilled for the film to be released.
"One of the best, most moving films I've seen this year… handsomely produced, historically responsible, and emotionally satisfying." – Michael Medved, Nationally syndicated talk-radio host and bestselling author of 'The American Miracle'
"… If you love and support the nation of Israel and the Jewish people, I urge you to see this life-changing film." – Pastor John Hagee, Author of 'Four Blood Moons'
"In Our Hands is a deeply satisfying experience from beginning to end. Marrying documentary form to narrative reenactment, the film takes hold of its audience in its opening moments and never lets go."- Seth M. Siegel, New York Times best-selling author of 'Let There Be Water'
"The greatest evidence that the Bible is true and that miracles are for today is Israel! Your faith will explode when you witness the supernatural power of God documented in this film!" – Sid Roth, Host of 'It's Supernatural!'
Get a chance to watch the trailer before purchasing on DVD.
Justin Bieber is prime example of how sometimes the path can get rocky but Christ always guides anyone back to where they need to be. Bieber was a teenage heartthrob who was rocketing through the pop music industry. He had millions of fans and stole the hearts of so many. It was heartbreaking to watch him helplessly lose his way and start getting into some serious trouble.
Bieber has always been relatively public about his faith. He was raised in a Christian home and always claimed to be a firm believer in Christ. He seemed to have lost sight of that when first entering into the world of fame and fortune. He began to get into trouble receiving several charges such as assault, vandalism, and dangerous driving. His relationship with God was what he felt had suffered the most. His relationship with Christ quickly began to wear away as he grew closer to money, partying and girls.
He felt that he had hit an all time low in his life. He felt that he had altered relationships with the people that meant most to him during. The pop star felt it was time to get back in touch with what really mattered. In 2014 Bieber was rebaptized in an extremely original way.
Justin Bieber befriended Carl Lentz during this difficult time period in his life and opened up about his life. Carl Lentz is one of 12 global pastors that represent Hillsong Church. Lentz is based in New York where he works beside his wife attempting to deliver the gospel in a way that resonates with this generation. At that time, Bieber was living with Lentz and it was one particular night that the star looked at the pastor and emotionally told Lentz that he wanted to know Jesus again and asked to be baptized then and there.
From there began the search for the place that Bieber would reclaim his relationship with Christ. Lentz was looking for a place that was secluded and completely away from paparazzi. The pair had gone through at least four different locations before finding one that fit their needs. Lentz then decided that he would call up one of his friends, NBA star Tyson Chandler. The original idea was to ask Chandler to use his apartment pool but the pool was closed being that it was almost 3 a.m. Then Chandler threw out the idea of using his bathtub. Being that NBA player was around 7-foot tall, he had a customized bathtub and Bieber and Lentz found it plenty big enough to follow through with the baptism. After the process, Lentz claimed in an interview," It was probably one of the most special things I've been a part of." Ever since then, Justin Bieber has made a conscious effort to share his walk of faith with the world.
Lentz still remains present in the stars life acting as a mentor. Bieber has made other friends throughout his journey with Christ. He is friends with pastor Judah Smith, who is the lead pastor of Seattle's The City Church. Smith sends Bieber bible verses every day. Although it still took some work for Bieber to get himself fully back on a positive path, it seems that he is getting better every time he is brought into the public eye. He has taken to his social media to document all of the good in his life and his renewed, devout beliefs.
Justin Bieber has gone on his Instagram account recently to document some of his adventures and share some valuable messages. One recent post showed a video of him lip-syncing to a Hillsong worship song called "Not Today." The caption to the video read," Let the devil know NOT TODAY! The devil has no power when you know the LIVING God! His name is Jesus!! Why worry when you can worship." The video was said to have been taken while he was visiting his now long time friend Carl Lentz, in Sydney, Australia.
Another Instagram post he put up showed how dedicated he is to his walk of faith. While visiting New Zealand he took a "leap of faith" by literally jumping off a cliff. He did so at the famous Shotover Canyon Swing and Canyon Fox Nature Reserve. He captioned the video as "air baptism." Although Instagram is his biggest forum for spreading his message it's not his only way. The pop star is spreading the word about Christ in a more personal setting, at his concerts. He has started performing worship songs during his concerts. In one concert he told his fans, "Mark my words, Jesus loves you!"
Bieber shows the world that sometimes people can lose sight of what is important. He also has shown the world that sometimes people get off track but that anyone can redirect and rededicate. Most importantly, he's shown the world that Christ will forgive and show guidance if that person is a true "belieber."
Ava DuVernay's adaption of A Wrinkle in Time will be launched in March 2018. But for now, fans can watch the official trailer for Disney's live-action adaptation and will see it's worth the wait. The film, which is an epic adventure based on Madeleine L'Engle's timeless classic takes viewers across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and ultimately, the triumph of love.
Movie-goers will also be invigorated as they are transported across the cosmos.
"What if we are here for a reason? What if we are a part of something truly divine?" the narrator said in the trailer. While these words pierce our souls, DuVernay speaks to our hearts through the heterogeneity of characters brought to life.
"My whole process with this film was, what if? With these women, I wondered, could we make them women of different ages, body types, races? Could we bring in culture, bring in history in their costumes? And in the women themselves, could we just reflect a fuller breadth of femininity?," DuVernay said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
The breadth of femininity is also appreciated but was one of the unwritten rules of science fiction a the time it was published in 1963. "I'm a female. Why would I give all the best ideas to a male?," L'Engle said in 1998.
"A Wrinkle in Time" is produced by Jim Whitaker and Catherine Hand with Doug Merrifield serving as executive producer. The film stars: Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Peňa, Levi Miller, Deric McCabe, André Holland, Rowan Blanchard with Zach Galifianakis and Chris Pine and introduces Storm Reid.
There were plenty of smiles, tears, and memorable moments at the 25th annual ESPYS in Los Angeles Wednesday night.
Former NFL star Payton Manning hosted the show which he kicked off with a comedy routine. Manning had the audience laughing hysterically as he joked about his retirement and picked-fun at the expense of the biggest stars in sports.
Jon Stewart presented the Pat Tillamn Award for Service to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Isreal Del Toro for his excellence and perseverance in both his military service and athletic achievements. The former parachute jumper suffered third-degree burns on over 80 percent of his body, but still serves in teh Air Force and competes in adaptive sports.
New Orleans Saints superfan Jarrius Robertson received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. The 15-year-old kept a positive attitude through 13 surgeries and 2 liver transplants. "Don't ever give up. These are the words by Jimmy V I have been living by my entire life," Robertson said. "I have been doing things I never thought I could have done before – and earning the Jimmy V award tonight is amazing."
Former First Lady Michelle Obama presented the Arthur Ashe Courage Award this year to Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the creator of the Special Olympics in 1968. Shriver was the sister of John F. Kennedy and passed away in 2009.
"Eunice Kennedy Shriver was a passionate champion for those with developmental challenges, empowering them to fulfill their highest potential," Obama said. "Her work to promote inclusion and acceptance transformed the lives of countless young athletes and inspired us all. I am incredibly honored to present this award to her son to celebrate her life's work."
The legendary broadcaster Vin Scully was also recognized by receiving the Icon Award. He began his award speech with the same phrase he used to begin his Los Angeles Dodgers games: "Hi everybody, and a very pleasant good evening to you." Scully was a broadcaster for the Dodgers baseball games for a record-breaking 67 years.
Russell Westbrook won best male athlete while Olympic gymnast Simone Biles earned best female athlete. Westbook was the NBA MVP and set a record for most triple-doubles in a season with 42. The Oklahoma City Thunder star beat out some tough competition, including Kris Bryant of the Cubs and Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Biles became the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast at the Rio de Janeiro Games, winning five medals, including four golds and a bronze. She beat out Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky, WNBA star Serena Williams for the honor. She was one of three double winners, also bringing home best female Olympic athlete.
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps won best male Olympic athlete and record-setting performance for extending his record Olympic medal haul at the games. In addition, Aaron Rodgers won best NFL player and shared best play with then-Green Bay Packers teammate Jared Cook. Jordy Nelson, another Packer, took home best comeback honors.
The Patriots and Falcons shared the best-game award for the Super Bowl, which the New England team won after a furious comeback. Tom Brady led the Patriots on five straight scoring drives as the team scored 31 straight points. It was the first overtime in the Super Bowl's 51-year history.
The Chicago Cubs recieved a trophy as well for best moment. The Cubs' thrilling seven-game World Series victory over the Cleveland Indians ended a 108-year title drought. Longtime Cubs fan Bill Murray accepted the award on the team's behalf, popping open a couple of bottles of champagne while on stage with former Cubs player David Ross and actor and fellow Cubs fan Nick Offerman.


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Rare birds get back on track
Hon Dr Nick Smith
Minister of Conservation
24 February 2013
Media Statement
Rare birds get back on track
The $1 million partnership between DOC and
Air New Zealand to bring some of our most threatened birds
back to our acclaimed Great Walks track network is a
fantastic example of what can be achieved when business gets
involved in conservation, says Minister of Conservation Dr
Nick Smith.
"This is an inspiring partnership that benefits both conservation and tourism. It will create predator free zones for some of our most threatened birds while adding to the visitor experience on our most famous Great Walks," says Dr Smith.
"This Bluegreen approach of finding environmentally responsible business partners to help fund conservation helps us do more in tight financial times. The benefits for conservation are more than just the $1 million, as Air New Zealand's marketing muscles also helps us raise the profile of these threatened iconic birds.
"This is not just about international tourists. This is about New Zealanders being able to see birds like kiwi, whio, takahe and kokako in their natural habitat.
"Air New Zealand is showing real leadership and innovation with this initiative and I am encouraging DOC to continue exploring other partnerships that will help the conservation cause."


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One would be hard-pressed to come up with a segment more under-prepared for their challenge than law enforcement professionals faced with the task of policing the world of computing. Detective work was much simpler when everybody and his mother didn't have a computer. Herein, some basic terms to get you started.
HACKER: The meaning of the word hacker has been corrupted from its original intention. Originally, it meant somebody who was very good at programming. The members of the MIT labs, AT&T Bell labs, and Xerox Parc originally referred to themselves as 'hackers', in much the same way that a ranch worker would use the title 'cowboy'. Not everybody who calls themselves 'hacker' today is admitting to criminal activity. Nevertheless, there has been much awareness of how the term has changed, so that now a security professional working in computers may designate their specialty with a hat color system: e. g. a 'white hat hacker' programs security and encryption software, a 'black hat hacker' practices overcoming security and encryption, etc. Outside of the security field, the term hacker has fallen widely out of use.
CRACKER: What the public actually means when they say 'hacker'. A cracker breaks into networks and servers for all variety of crimes requiring access, ranging from identity theft to setting up a botnet. Contrary to the popular Hollywood image, a cracker in fact is not particularly adept at programming or computers in general, but is merely exploiting a widely-known (in the underground) security hole in a given system usually using a simple tool downloaded from a "hacking" website. A cracker is no more a computer wizard than a car thief is a master mechanic. In fact, the nature of breaking into computers and breaking into houses and cars is almost identical.
CYBERSTALKING: The most common complaint you will be dealing with in street police work. People will use the Internet to stalk and harass their intended victim. The tools for discovering personal details of someone are widely available on the web. It is suggested that you try to use online "people finder" services to see how much information there is available about yourself, for starters.
It is quite easy to find out last known address from a name, a name and location from a website address, a location and service provider for an IP address, personal details for a chat room screen nick or email address, and so on. A dedicated stalker will use every service at their disposal, compiling information from various sources until they at least have a way to contact their target, if not steal their target's identity.
PIRACY: This can be anything from the 'ripping' (breaking copy protection) of commercial software which is then posted online for resale or ratio-download (called 'warez') to the copying and distribution of media (CDs, DVD movie, etc.). If you thought the war on drugs was out of hand, you'll have a similar feeling about Internet piracy. There is effectively nothing that can be done to cure the problem, only half-measures to stifle it. The issue is mired in the international business and laws of the world, the hazy issue of how far copyright extends under what circumstances, the various definitions of fair use, and the blundering incompetency of such entities as the RIAA, which is more likely to harass innocent grandmothers (who accidentally received an unauthorized tune in their electronic greeting card) than go after a real pirate.
Furthermore, digital protections against piracy do nothing to stop real pirates, but are great for preventing you from watching the DVD movie that you paid for on your PC. It may be ten years yet before the world gets a handle on this. In the mean time, take piracy accusations with a grain of salt, and only pursue an investigation if you know the suspect is actually running a large-scale piracy operation for profit.
IDENTITY THEFT: Related to the above entry on cyber stalking, this has a different motive. Instead of the perpetrator having a personal grudge against the victim, this is for profit. Mainly credit card numbers and bank data are targeted, and then sold internationally for sums of money. The means of stealing the data can be anything from 'dumpster diving' for receipts and discarded paperwork, to theft of computers containing customer databases to online scams to con gullible users into surrendering personal data. A huge underground, international market exists for this activity, and it is even said that identity theft drives "the new mafia".
PHISHING: The number-one method of online identity theft. Phishing is a very basic process: you just build a web site that looks just like a bank web site, spam emails to potential bank customers with a link to the fake site and some kind of story about how they need to come to it and re-enter their data (frequently the story is that the bank's site crashed and they have to update their financial records), then record the data and sell it to the stolen identity market. A large segment of the population is shockingly trusting of phishing scams.
'419': This is the most common variety of online confidence scheme. Instead of posing as a bank site, the perpetrator poses as any variety of fanciful characters and tells a story hoping to get money out of the victim. The classic '419' scam is to pose as a foreign price who has a huge amount of money they need to store, and offers to give some to the victim. The victim is then gradually coerced through subsequent online correspondence to send the perpetrator money for some made-up reason like 'processing fees'.
This is also known as the 'advance fee fraud'. The variations range as far as human imagination permits, and includes posing as a lottery authority notifying the victim that they've 'won', a lawyer notifying the victim of an inheritance from a distant relative, soap-opera-like kidnapping plots where the victim is persuaded that they're rescuing a victim by paying a ransom, and highly fanciful plots worthy of a novel. In some countries, profits from '419' scams actually count as a sizable portion of their gross domestic product!
BOTNET: This involves infecting the target computer with a virus whose purpose is to take over the target computer, turning it into the criminal's puppet. These are always large-scale operations, with a global network of "zombie" computers operating at the criminal's whim, who then unites the machines in a botnet and uses it to perpetrate another crime such as spamming, attacks against web servers, identity theft, and so on. The "master" of a botnet is sometimes referred to as a 'herder'. The victim is never aware that their computer has become part of these zombie networks. This is again a part of the international cyber-crime scene.
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By Jack Gillum, USA TODAY
The percentage of American households with children under 18 living at home last year hit the lowest point — 46% — in half a century, government data reported Wednesday.
The trend reflects the aging of the Baby Boom generation and younger women having fewer children, demographers say.
"Baby Boomers have been a big force in driving a lot of different population dynamics," says Rose Kreider, a family demographer at the Census Bureau, which released the data.
In 2008, about 35.7 million families (46%) had children under 18 at home, the Census figures show, down from 52% in 1950. The percentage peaked in 1963, when about 57% of families had children under 18 at home.
That's not to say offspring won't "return to the nest" after college, particularly when the nation "is experiencing the worst recession in decades," says Peter Morrison, a senior demographer at RAND Corp.
"That's all possible when you get a degree of economic stress like you do right now," he says.
The data also show that about 67 million opposite-sex couples lived together in 2008; roughly one in 10 (6.8 million) were not married.
More couples today cohabit first and get married later, Morrison says.
"They're getting married at an age when they're enmeshed in careers, and childbearing becomes a bit more thought-out," he says.
He adds that the economy will continue to affect family size: When cash-strapped workers have fewer dollars to feed another mouth, couples are likely to have fewer children, or none.
The data also show:
•About 5.3 million "stay-at-home" mothers and 140,000 such fathers.
•The median age at first marriage was 27.4 years for men and 25.6 for women.
•Fewer women in their mid- to early 40s had children in 2008 (20%), up from 10% in 1976.
•The percentage of children with two parents at home varies: 85% of Asian children have two parents at home vs. 78% of white, 70% of Hispanic and 38% of black children.
A shift in family demographics, Morrison says, could spell changes in local politics: Childless couples could be less willing to fund schools, for example, than other public needs.
The data come from the Census' most recent Current Population Survey. It was conducted early last year with responses from about 100,000 American addresses.
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"Bless the happy hands who create the caps"
— Barbara, a cancer patient who received a Knit Michigan cap
Chemo Caps
Generally, any hat that covers enough of the head can qualify as a "chemo cap." Caps may be for men, women, teens or children. We frequently hear that more mens caps are needed.
A cancer patient's head is very sensitive. It actually hurts when chemo causes hair loss. Therefore, your yarn must be soft. If the yarn or cap feels harsh to your hands: STOP. This is not a good choice of yarn. Caps determined to not meet the softness criteria are donated to other worthy local charities.
Caps do NOT have to be machine washable. It IS important that the care label state how it should be treated.
Be creative. Would you wear the hat? Some hats can be simple and are used for sleeping. Some can be whimsical, some pretty, some handsome. Cancer patients already feel awful – the caps are an opportunity to help someone feel better about themself.
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When Models Were Models #22
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9 comments:
- Timmy said...
Never heard of her. Was she a pioneering Elvira? Was she a dominating vixenette?
- April 02, 2010 10:26 AM
- Jessica R. said...
Ah, time to watch Funny Face again. I love that movie but it's so hilarious watching them try to pretend Audrey Hepburn would be a hard sell to the American public.
- April 02, 2010 1:38 PM
- MichaelRyerson said...
Actually, I think she was an attorney.
- April 02, 2010 3:32 PM
- Kimberly Lindbergs said...
She was a model and bit part actress who occasionally appeared in movies like Funny Face.
- April 02, 2010 4:15 PM
- Brent McKee said...
Fame is fleeting if Timmy's comment is to be take at face value. Dovima, born DOrothy VIrginia MArgaret Juba was a legendary model of the 1950s. According to Richard Avedon "he was the last of the great elegant, aristocratic beauties... the most remarkable and unconventional beauty of her time."
- April 02, 2010 4:17 PM
- Brent McKee said...
Oh, yeah, and she was a comic book fanatic, hence her choice of reading material in this shot.
- April 02, 2010 4:19 PM
- MichaelRyerson said...
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- April 02, 2010 4:48 PM
- Fred said...
I always hide a few comic books in my dusty old law books.
- April 02, 2010 5:04 PM
- Christopher said...
hangs out with the BAT LADY
- April 02, 2010 10:08 PM


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Santa's had a long and bumpy road on his way to becoming a modern icon, but now that he's here he doesn't look likely to leave anytime soon. In a world that so often lacks any magic, Santa provides a doorway into a realm of imagination and wonderment. Join us as we trace his origins in Greek myth, Catholic tradition, Norse paganism, and the wilds of the human imagination. [Read more…]
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FEED NOVA SCOTIA serves member agencies in communities across the province. They include food banks, meal programs, soup kitchens, school programs and shelters.
The following is a list of current member agencies.
Annapolis Area Food Bank Society
Berwick Food Bank
Bridgetown & Area Food Bank
Canning Area Food Bank
Clare Food Bank
Digby & Area Food Bank
Fundy Interchurch Food Bank
Hantsport & Area Community Food Bank
Harvest House Community Outreach
NSCC Annapolis Valley Campus (Middleton)
Twelve Baskets Food Bank
Upper Room Food Bank Association
Weymouth Area Food Bank
Windsor & District Food Bank
Wolfville Area Food Bank
Yarmouth Food Bank Society
South Shore
Bridgewater Elementary School Breakfast Program
Bridgewater Interchurch Food Bank
Food For Thought Breakfast Program
Lighthouse Food Bank Society
Lunenburg Interchurch Food Bank
Mahone Bay Area Food Bank Association
New Germany Area Food Bank
Queens County Food Bank
Shelburne Loyalist Food Bank
South Shore Family Resource Association
Colchester-East Hants-Cumberland
Amherst Food Assistance Network Association
Colchester Food Bank
Hants North Community Food Bank
Indian Brook Food Bank
Neighbours Helping Neighbours
Oxford & Area Food Bank Association
Parrsboro & Area Food Bank Society
Pugwash & Area Food Bank (Open Hamper)
Salvation Army Family Services (Truro)
Salvation Army Springhill Community Church
Shumilacke Food Bank Society
Halifax Regional Municipality
A.J. Smeltzer Junior High School
Adsum Centre for Women and Children
Adsum Court
Adsum House
Alcare Place
Alice Housing
Ark Outreach
Bayers Westwood Family Centre
Bayers Westwood Residents' Association Food Bank
Beacon House Interfaith Society
BFEC - Bedford Education Centre
BFEC - Forsyth Education Centre
Brunswick Street Mission Breakfast Program
Brunswick Street Mission Food Bank
Canadian Mental Health Association (Dartmouth Among Friends)
Canadian Mental Health Association (Halifax Caring & Sharing)
Cole Harbour/Woodside United Church Food Bank
Community YMCA
Community Food Room (Saint Mary's University)
Connections Clubhouse
Corp. of Christ Church
Cunard Learning Centre
Dalhousie University Student Union Food Bank
Dartmouth Family Centre
Dartmouth First Baptist Food Bank
David's Place
Demetreous Lane Food Bank
East Dartmouth Christian Food Bank Association
Eastern Shore Volunteer Food Bank
Elizabeth Fry Society
Emmanuel Anglican Church Food Bank
Family SOS Association
Feeding Others of Dartmouth Margaret House
Freedom Foundation of Nova Scotia
Gateway Community Church
Greystone Community Centre Association
Halifax Transition House Association - Bryony House
Halifax West Ecumenical Food Bank
Helping Hands Food Bank (Church of the Holy Spirit)
Highland Park Junior High School
Jesus House Halifax
John Martin Junior High School Breakfast Program
Lake Echo Community Food Bank
Lockview High School Food Bank
Mainline Needle Exchange
Manna For Health
Marine Communities Food Bank Society
Metro Non-Profit Housing Association Dartmouth
Metro Non-Profit Housing Association Halifax
Mic Mac Native Friendship Society
Mount Saint Vincent University Students' Union Food Bank
Mulgrave Park Tenants Association
New Beginnings Clubhouse
North Dartmouth Outreach Resource Centre Society
Out of the Cold Shelter
Phoenix Youth Programs - Coburg Road
Phoenix Youth Programs - Hunter Street
Phoenix Youth Programs - Tower Road
Prince Andrew High School Youth Health Centre
Prince Arthur Junior High Breakfast Program
Rainbow Food Bank
Regional Independent Students Association
Salvation Army Dartmouth Community Church
Salvation Army Family Services (Halifax)
Salvation Army Halifax Centre of Hope
Shelter Nova Scotia (Barry House)
Shelter Nova Scotia (Metro Turning Point)
Shelter Nova Scotia (Nehiley House)
Shelter Nova Scotia (Sir Sandford Flemming House)
SHYM - Supportive Housing for Young Mothers
St. Agnes Junior High School Breakfast Program
St. Andrew's Church Supper Program
St. Clement's SVDP
St. George's Soup Kitchen
St. George's YouthNet
St. James United Church Food Bank
St. Margaret's Bay Food Bank
St. Mark's Food Bank
St. Matthew's United Church Breakfast Program
St. Paul's Family Resources Institute Inc.
St. Paul's SVDP
SUNSCAD (Student Union of NS College of Art & Design)
The Laing House Association
The Marguerite Centre
The Stepping Stone Association
Victoria Road Baptist Church Food Bank
Antigonish Community Food Bank
Canso & Area Food Bank Association
Guysborough & Area Food Bank Society
Pictou County (East) Food Bank
Pictou West Food Bank
Salvation Army Westville Corps.
St. Francis Xavier University Student Food Resource Centre
Cape Breton
Ally Centre of Cape Breton
Barra Food Bank Society
CAW Louisbourg Food Bank Society
Eskasoni High School Breakfast Program
Glace Bay Food Bank Society
Helping Hands South of Smokey
Inner City Churches - Loaves and Fishes Society
Isle Madame Food Bank
North Sydney Community Food Bank
Port Hawkesbury Food Bank Society
Port Hood Food Bank
Salvation Army Sydney Community Church
St. Louis Community Services Committee
St. Theresa's Food and Clothing Depot
SVDP Society St. Leonards
Sydney Mines Food Bank Society
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Manhattan Baseball Knocks off Notre Dame
Box Score
RIVERDALE, N.Y. - Jaspers' sophomore starting pitcher John Soldinger delivered a complete game effort helping Manhattan (2-3) earn a 5-2 victory over Notre Dame (3-4) in their opening contest at the 2011 Coca-Cola Classic hosted by Winthrop University on Friday. Jaspers' third baseman Chad Salem anchored the Manhattan offense batting a perfect 5-for-5 and driving in three runs.
The Jaspers took a one run lead in the top of the third inning when Salem unleashed a RBI single off of Notre Dame's ace Brian Dupra. Dupra, a senior right-hander from Rochester, N.Y, tossed eight strong innings and struck out 10 batters, but the Jaspers worked him for 10 hits.
Notre Dame tied the ballgame in the fifth inning when freshman first baseman Trey Mancini crossed the plate after doubling to lead off the frame. The Fighting Irish took a 2-1 lead in the seventh inning when freshman left fielder Eric Jagielo posted the go-ahead run, after registering a lead off single and later scoring on a fielder's choice.
Manhattan made its move to tie the game in the eighth inning with singles from senior Mark Onorati and Salem, and then senior outfielder Mike McCann delivered a sacrifice fly to get the run through. Onorati finished with two hits and scored two runs in the contest.
The Fighting Irish went to the bullpen in the ninth inning as Dupra turned the ball over to sophomore right-hander Adam Norton. The Jaspers quickly jumped on Norton with Ramon Ortega singling in the lead off spot and Nick Camastro doubled to get a three run rally started. Manhattan went ahead 3-2 when Vega was hit by a pitch with one out and the bases loaded. In the Jaspers' next at bat Salem posted a timely two RBI single to extend Manhattan's lead to 5-2.
Soldinger retired three Notre Dame batters in order in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure the victory. The Bay Shore, N.Y. native recorded three strikeouts and yielded only one earned run.
Manhattan will play the second game of the day at 7:30 when the Jaspers meet Winthrop.


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Wilky's last few fights have been at 145lbMike Wilkinson... first time i've really got to see him and the guy is a beast! Looks like a right tank for 155lbs.
You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get
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I think the fight with Ross will be similar other than the fact that Ross probably hasn't got the power to hurt Sot the same way siver did. He is far slicker than Siver and I think he will pick him apart for the duration of the fight. Sot won't get close enough for the TD and his wrestling imo aint top notch anyways. He looked desparate against Siver. The only concern for me is if Ross gets caught on the feet then subbed but I think this is a long shot as Sot has decent boxing but no real power. I'll be absolutely gutted if he loses to that fckin tool!
xavier was brought back as he was a favourite for the show, they want him to come out of this with some credit. he should have fought for that position tho.
George is a good fighter anyone saying he isnt needs to have a serious word with themselves, guys beat the likes of noke, lauzon and stevenson
A lot of the guys, both Aus and UK seem to be coming in a fair bit underweight and it seems half of the lightweights usually fight at Bantam/Feather.
When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail.
Im confused, a guy gets called in and doesn't make the weight, and Dana doesn't even give a shit? Barely a thing has been said about it, people were still high fiving him when he said he wasn't allowed to cut any more!


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When Michael Vick signed with the Jets back in March, he said he feels like he can still be a starting quarterback in this league, and Jets coaches said Vick will definitely be given a shot to start through a competition with Geno Smith .
Maybe Vick's competitive juices aren't flowing yet as we are still months away from training camp, but he said Saturday that "Geno's the starting quarterback for that football team.
"Ultimately, our goal is to try to help Geno become the best quarterback that he can be," Vick said. "Myself and [third-string quarterback Matt Simms] are all trying to put him in a position where he can get better from year one to year two."
Fantasy Analysis:
We know Vick doesn't want to sit on the bench all season, and the Jets weren't going to spend $5 million on a QB who would be out of the race to start by May. So, take all of this with a grain of salt. It's just Vick playing the role of good teammate, but he's not going to give up this quietly. If he is given a truly fair chance, I think Vick could be the Jets' Week 1 starter, although I assume the team would prefer to see the younger Smith take a big leap in his sophomore season and turn into a quarterback they can depend on for years to come.


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The battery may leak acid at the battery cable connections. As a result corrosion may form on the battery cable ends. Leaking batteries should be replaced and the cables need to be thoroughly cleaned or replaced if necessary.
Contaminated brake fluid can cause problems in the brake system and it should be flushed every 60,000 miles.
The crankshaft position sensor, ignition module, and/or powertrain control module (PCM) may fail resulting in illumination of the Check Engine Light with ignition system related fault codes stored in the PCM. Patience is necessary when dealing with this specific situation as normal diagnostic procedures are not effective. In many cases, the best option is to replace parts, one at a time until the fault is corrected.
The EGR tube may develop an engine vacuum leak causing the Check Engine (SES) light to illuminate.
An automatic transmission fluid leak may develop from the rubber section of a transmission cooler line. In some cases the rubber section of hose can be replaced. In others, the complete cooler line must be replaced to correct this type of leak.
The intake manifold gasket may develop and external engine oil or coolant leak. In some cases, an internal coolant leak may occur causing coolant to mix with the engine oil. Running the engine with a coolant/oil mix may result in engine damage. Replacing the intake manifold gasket should correct this issue.
You may be able to prevent transmission problems by servicing the transmission and inspecting the fluid every 30,000 miles. If the fluid is dark or burned then the transmission system should be completely flushed.
The automatic transmission shifter may fail, or a wire may break near the shifter causing the ignition key to become stuck in the ignition lock cylinder.
The high pressure power steering hose will commonly leak fluid; it should be replaced.
The mass air flow or crankshaft position sensor may fail causing the engine to intermittently stall. It may be necessary for the engine to cool down before it will restart.


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68506 Assisted Living Facilities
Gramercy Hill
Gramercy Hill is a unique, full-service community that offers you the opportunity to live the life you've always wanted, the live you've earned.Imagine...no leaks to fix, no lawns to mow, no rigid...
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The Windcrest on Van Dorn
Windcrest Assisted Living. We have a beautiful courtyard that our building surrounds. We offer studio size to two bedroom/two bathroom apartments. We offer levels of care designed to meet the...
Lincoln, NE 68506
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Heartland Park Retirement Community
Heartland Park Retirement Community is more than an assisted living center - it's a happy community....
Seward, NE 68434
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The Waterford at Woodbridge
oodBridge Assisted Living is the first choice in assisted living for Plattsmouth, and Cass and Sarpy County senior residents. Located near medical services and with convenient access to Highways 34...
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
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Westgate Assisted Living
Winner of "Omaha's Best Assisted Living" Award for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 & 2013 Westgate Assisted Living lives up to its reputation. We are nestled in a quiet, centrally-located neighborhood,...
Omaha, NE 68124
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Crown Pointe
While your private apartment provides you with all the peace and privacy you desire, there is also a whole world of companionship and fun right outside your door. Our activities director has a full...
Omaha, NE 68124
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Brighton Gardens of Omaha
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent...
Omaha, NE 68114
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House of Hope
When the time comes that your loved one needs specialized care for their Alzheimer's disease or other type of dementia, where will you turn? House of Hope is waiting to welcome them home into a...
Omaha, NE 68104
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If I restart my AppleTV completely and reinstall 20111124-da3fabb, it works fine even after quitting and starting XBMC, even multiple times. I've had ZERO problems with XBMC on my ATV1 until now. So it can't be "hit or miss" anymore, as it's worked fine for months.
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2011-12-11 05:44 Post: #32
davilla Wrote:Should be fixed in git trunk. Display resolution switching has been excluded from 10.4 runtime.
Let me re-quote my previous post.
MediaInfo : http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/
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2011-12-11 07:08 Post: #33
Sorry, I guess I didn't know what that meant since you asked about guisettings.xml in the post right after. It wasn't clear if you meant wait till tonight's build or not. Thanks, I'll try the next build and see...
I meant no disrespect, just was trying to provide as much information on the problem as possible.
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2011-12-11 18:31 Post: #34
Dec10th nightly still broken black screen or wonky on ATV1.
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2011-12-11 21:31 Post: #35
mudwater Wrote:Dec10th nightly still broken black screen or wonky on ATV1.
this is because fix is in the next nightly ... these might still need some time to come up because we branched for eden and buildbots are out of order for now...
AppleTV4/iPhone/iPod/iPad: HowTo find debug logs and everything else which the devs like so much: click here
HowTo setup NFS for Kodi: NFS (wiki)
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2011-12-12 19:03 Post: #36
Back working with xbmc-20111210-410c947-master-i386.dmg nightly available through laucher on ATV1. Had to remove guisettings, start XBMC, close XBMC, remove new guisettings, and replace back to original guisettings file for it to work though.
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2012-02-11 22:03 Post: #37
I have the same issue in Eden Beta 3, but on Mac OS Lion. (This is the first Eden Beta I tried.) Specifically, I have kind of a delicate setup because my display doesn't seem to like my display port and used to not work in native resolution until I found a workaround.
Now if XBMC launches, the problem returns and my display goes black. It works if I unplug my display and plug it back in, which is pretty annoying. Is there a way to get XBMC to just leave my resolution alone and not change it upon launching?
Already tried moving guisettings.xml away, didn't help.
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2012-04-22 15:02 Post: #38
I believe I'm having the same issue with Eden beta 3 too. I have my MacBook Air hooked up to my 1080p TV with XBMC running. If I turn off my TV and turn it on later in the day, XBMC tries to adjust the resolutions and ends up zooming in. The only way to solve the problem is to quit out of XBMC and re-open it.
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Starbucks Baristas Stop Writing "Race Together" On CupsStarbucks baristas will no longer write "Race Together" on customers' cups starting Sunday, ending as planned a visible component of the company's diversity and racial inequality campaign that had sparked widespread criticism in the week since it took effect.
Starbucks Turns Up Heat on Coffee Brewer Machine MarketThe Seattle-based company says it will start selling its new single-serve brewer, the Verismo, online this week for $199. The machine, which can steam milk for lattes, will be rolled out in stores next month.


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|The first 47 of 200 government surplus war material trucks arrive in Denver, CO, most from Fort Benjamin Harrison at Indianapolis, IN. Chairman E. K. Sommers of the State Highway Commission had arranged for the shipment during a June trip to BPR in Washington, DC. At the time of the trip, J. S. Bright of BPR's Denver District Office had noted that, "There are two dumps in France, covering 9 square miles, in which you can find anything from a locomotive to a screw driver."
|The first of a series of "Radiological Monitoring Courses" in Region 3 is held in the North Carolina Division Office. The course is conducted by Halsey L. Mallory and D. E. Schneible.
|The world's leading authority on how much crash force a human being can stand, Colonel John P. Stapp of the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps, is detailed to FHWA's National Highway Safety Bureau as Chief Medical Scientist to help reduce death and injury on the Nation's highways.


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Customers at Bernice's Bakery have no doubt noted a change in the past week. Gone are the daily samples of rosemary olive oil or sourdough loaves. Those hard rolls filled with hummus or cream cheese have vanished. Employees repeat the same mantra: The bread is gone, but don't worry. The Parker House rolls live on.
Co-owner Christine Littig explains that, after 35 years, Bernice's halted its retail bread production effective Nov. 1. It wasn't an easy decision, Littig says, adding that no employees will be laid off as a result. But bread sales had grown stale, and with the rapid growth of other departments, something had to give.
"Missoula has continued to push Bernice's to be its sweet-treat fix," Littig says. "And we're running out of oven space."
Littig first noticed demand for Bernice's bread flatlining about seven years ago. The bakery continued marketing its loaves, but cake sales took "a massive escalator ride," Littig says. Employees have been "working like slaves" to fill cake orders in a short time and with limited work space. Clients have inquired about carved cakes or seven-tier wedding cakes, which were simply impossible given the breadth of the bakery's operations. The issue came to a head this year.
"We've been saying 'No,' and that was new for us," Littig says. "2013 was the year of not being able to make the cake someone wanted because we were too booked."
The newfound flexibility in time and workspace should also enable the bakery to expand its line of breakfast products. Littig notes that the jalapeño-cheddar croissants, once only available on weekends, are now in weeklong rotation. After the holidays, she says, "we want to burst out some fun new flavors."
Customers have mostly lamented the loss of filled hard rolls. But Bernice's bread isn't entirely gone. The bakery is still filling orders for its wholesale clients—like burger buns for the Old Post Pub and honey whole wheat loaves for the Good Food Store. And there's still enough bread around to keep the lunch menu intact.
"I loved our bread, and this is a hard one for me," Littig says. "But it's also absolutely necessary based on what Missoula is communicating to us."


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So, I decided to take the 5 minute questionnaire to help CC in improving the website. Down the line I get a message: "This question requires an answer", and I am unable to proceed with the questionnaire.
Nowhere is there a field to provide any answer and the questionnaire also do not show which question requires an answer.
I subsequently closed the questionnaire and honestly do not have the strength to do it again.
I am using Google Chrome's latest browser, so I do not know if this is a browser issue.
I would recommend that you look at the issues or ask some of the great developers on board here to develop a proper working script.


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This did not shew that he cared much for our presence, or was in anywise interested in it.
My thoughts made a flying circle of perplexity and I could not anywise come at a resolution.
Hath Alice been strangled, or in anywise hurt, by this wicked spirit?
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This ain't cool: John Travolta's Mercedes-Benz sport car has been stolen, says TMZ.com, citing "law enforcement sources."
Travolta had only left the 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL for a few minutes in Santa Monica, Calif., only to return and find it gone, the gossip website says.
Terrible luck. Travolta spends most of his time at home in Florida, not hanging out in L.A. like back during his "Kotter" days. It's always obvious when he is on the West Coast: his other vintage transportation, a Boeing 707 painted in Qantas' old colors, is always visible on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport.
At least the plane hasn't been stolen. Not yet.
Chris Woodyard is an auto writer for USA TODAY who covers all aspects of motoring. He revels in the exhaust note of a Maserati and the sharp creases of a Cadillac CTS. Chris strives to live a Porsche life on a Scion budget. More about Chris


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First there was your grade point average, then your SAT score, followed by GMAT and LSAT scores, and finally your FICO.
Now there is a new metric by which you will be judged, your ?Influencer? score.
A new breed of marketing research firms are using data from social media sites, like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, to rank members according to their ability to spur their friends to action.
Companies like Klout, Peer Index, and Twitter Grader are using complex algorithms to mine their data and rank members. This is far more than just a simple listing of ?friends?.
Scores range from 1-100, with a major league socializer achieving a 40 ranking, and someone like Bono or Martha Stewart coming in at a godlike 100.
These scores will be made public and could have a major impact on your career prospects, your credit rating, and even your sex life. I can hear this conversation coming already: ?Thanks for the invitation to the opera, honey, but I have a better offer from an 80 score to go to the Giants game.?
Do you like your new BMW, American Express card, or Rolex watch and are talking about it with your friends? Advertisers are willing to pay big bucks to get to know you.
Last year, Virgin America airline offered free tickets to Los Angeles and San Francisco to highly ranked influencers, while Audi made available special discounts for a new car. Las Vegas casinos are giving away weekends with complimentary show tickets and generous room service tabs.
I have to tell you that I am looking forward to the new system. I just passed 1,700 likes on Facebook and have a massive Twitter following.
My website gets 30,000 hits a day and is read in 125 countries, so I should score pretty highly.?