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At a luncheon here earlier this week, waiters passed mojitos to convention delegates wearing American flag pins and chatting in Spanish. The atmosphere was festive but the underlying message was deadly serious – the Republican Party had better start winning over Hispanic voters, or else.
"The numbers are clear," said Jeb Bush Jr., the younger son of former Florida governor Jeb Bush. "If we don't start paying attention to these trend lines, we're going to have a serious problem. Can you imagine Texas being a blue state?"
The idea of Texas going blue – the colour of the Democratic Party – in a presidential race is enough to make the toughest Republican lose sleep. The party's leaders know that perhaps their biggest challenge in November and beyond is the fact that on the whole, the fastest-growing segment of American voters doesn't seem to like them very much.
Convention organizers are doing everything they can to showcase Latinos in primetime roles.
On Wednesday, Susana Martinez, the Republican governor of New Mexico, spoke just before Paul Ryan, the vice-presidential nominee. And on Thursday night, Florida Senator Marco Rubio introduced Mitt Romney ahead of his acceptance speech.
The prominent speaking roles are part of a strategy to reach out to Latino voters. Behind the scenes there are new conservative organizations to mobilize the Hispanic electorate. And there is a plea from some in the party to adopt a less hostile stand on issues related to immigration.
The junior Mr. Bush, 29, whose mother was born in Mexico, chairs a conservative advocacy group reaching out to Hispanics in Florida. "The bottom line is, it's a question of tone as relates to immigration," he said in an interview. "We need to change our tone [and] be a big-tent party."
His grandfather, former president George H.W. Bush, once memorably referred to him and his siblings as "the little brown ones." But his uncle and father have arguably done more than any previous Republican politicians to change the perception of the party in the Hispanic community. In 2004, president George W. Bush received 44 per cent of the Hispanic vote, a modern record for a Republican presidential candidate, according to the Pew Research Center.
Former Florida governor Jeb Bush, 59, speaks fluent Spanish and has repeatedly slammed anti-immigrant rhetoric by Republicans. Reaching out to Hispanics in a way that is "open and hospitable," he said at the luncheon, was the future of the party. Latinos will play a key role in advancing the conservative cause, he added, "if we just stop acting stupid."
It will be an uphill battle. Polls show that President Barack Obama has a large lead among Latinos, who prefer him to Mr. Romney by a margin of 2 to 1. In 2008, John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate, won 31 per cent of Hispanic votes. Democrats say that Republican visions of wooing large numbers of Latino voters in national elections are nothing but a fantasy.
According to the most recent census, there are just over 50 million people of Hispanic origin in the United States, or 16 per cent of the population. But their numbers are increasing rapidly – between 2000 and 2010 the group grew four times faster than the overall population – and that is translating into growing heft at the ballot box.
Appealing to the Hispanic community goes far beyond the issue of immigration. Ms. Martinez pointed out at the Tampa event that the Republican party must make Latinos "constantly part of the process and not just right before elections."
Some say the party needs to take its pitch – that Hispanics are actually conservative voters who vote Democratic out of long habit – to places it has long ignored. Justin Murff, the political director of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly, a 38-year-old advocacy group, cited his work on a race for the Texas state house in 2008.
He noticed that there were three precincts in the district where the party had not dispatched any representatives for 30 years. When he asked why, the local Republican leadership said, 'Oh, well, those are the Spanish precincts,' Mr. Murff recalled.
"So I said, 'Fantastic. We're going to go in in Spanish, and we're going to say, look, you're pro-faith, you're pro-family, you're pro-business. Those are Republican values, go vote for my guy.' " His candidate won, Mr. Murff claimed, with help from voters in those precincts.Report Typo/Error
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Ben Roethlisberger says he's seeking 'a new start'
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said Thursday that he has re-evaluated his life recently and is working with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell "on ways to make changes."
Roethlisberger spoke briefly to the media after the Steelers' practice Thursday, making an opening statement and then answering two questions from reporters.
"I've put a lot of thought into my life, decisions that I've made in the past that I've been sitting at home thinking about," Roethlisberger said, according to a transcript of his comments by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "... I've been working closely with the commissioner on ways to make changes, corrections. So I'm looking forward to the second chance and a second opportunity, not just in football, because I think everyone knows what you're going to get in football, but in life. I think that's what's kind of more important."
Roethlisberger was back on the field for Steelers' offseason practices this week after he was cleared by Goodell, who reviewed the results of a behavioral evaluation of Roethlisberger conducted at the league's direction.
Goodell suspended Roethlisberger without pay for the first six games of next season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The suspension can be shortened to four games by Goodell.
"I spent a lot of time evaluating and looking at my life both on and off the field," Roethlisberger said Thursday, according to the Post-Gazette's transcript. "I think this is time for me to kind of close the chapter of the last couple years of my life and move on to a new one, kind of a new start. I'm kind of really excited about it."
Roethlisberger did not provide details about the changes he hopes to make, calling them "personal things."
He also said: "It's been neat being able to really re-evaluate my life and spend time with my family and kind of re-evaluate and re-figure what's important in my life. That's me... evaluating what I need to do and be smarter when it comes to certain things. Like I said, it's a new chapter and I'm looking forward to it and it starts with football. I'm glad to be back here."
Goodell suspended Roethlisberger after a district attorney in Georgia chose not to charge him with a crime following a 20-year-old woman's allegation that Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her at a nightclub. Roethlisberger denied committing a crime.
Roethlisberger also was accused in a civil lawsuit by a Nevada woman of sexually assaulting her in a Lake Tahoe hotel room in 2008. Roethlisberger denied the allegation and was not charged with a crime.
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Translation: he'll stop raping women?
No, he'll stop getting caught...
Posted by: ozpunk | June 4, 2010 2:45 PM
Him saying things now is the easiest part about this process
How he does as time passes AND he has on-field success again is the actual key
We heard this before after the 1st instance and he didnt change....I doubt he will now either
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I am already spayed and housetrained.
Hailey is a pretty young girl who likes to keep her living space very neat. She is also a perfect litter box bunny. For some reason at this time Hailey does not like eating greens like most bunnies. I think she is a finicky girl in that area. Even though she does not care for greens at this time, she loves her hay. Hailey has a nice personality and would make a great addition to any family.
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Yesterday marked 3 months since Elmer was born! It's amazing how much he's grown: from this scrawny little dude:
(taken January 30)
to this: (taken April 12)
We've had a busy couple of weeks! Elmer had his first cold, but recovered nicely. We had a pleasant Easter with all the Perrys, and Elmer had fun with his cousins:
(photo by Peter)
Last weekend, our friends Mike and Moses came over to help build a new shed. Elmer and I were busy helping by taking our naps (Elmer started napping in his crib!), and preparing food for the construction workers.
On Monday, I went back to work, so Elmer now spends his weekdays with Father! I miss spending the days at home, but I also enjoy my job. We still spend time together each morning, and I'm home in time to put Elmer to bed.
It's a big adjustment for all three of us, but our first week went pretty well. We're all working into our new schedule.
Elmer's grown a lot this past month - he's 11.2 lbs, according to our bathroom scale. He likes to look at the world around him, especially his play mat and mobile. He wiggles and talks and grabs at things and studies everything!
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Nikon D600 Screen Protector
I ordered the GGS screen protector that fits the Nikon D800 thinking it was the same size at 3.2" however when you fit it the black frame covers some of the data around the edge and bottom of the screen on playback.
So I guess its not a perfect fit, I am not keen on the Nikon one's as they tend to get dust and grit in them over time
Guess its wait until the D600 ONE IS AVAILABLE
That's odd. I thought the LCD screen size of the D600 is comparable to that of the D800/E.
Does that mean the GGS screen protector is not a perfect fit for the D800/E either?
Done a bit more research and it looks like some GGS are not a perfect fit, see link below.
It also looks like some "may" be fake, although the one I bought was from Amazon at £14.99.
So either they don't fit perfect or some are fakes?!
And advise appreciated
I heard Steve Simon on TWIP talking about these for the D800 and D4. I don't know if they would work for the D600. They should make one soon I guess.
I can't vouch for the quality. Steve likes them, but the two reviews on Amazon are not good.
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Monday, November 26, 2012
back to the basics...
I spent some time just hangin' with my boys this week. Took a few walks, played a little tag and snapped a few pictures. Have you ever seen the movie Yes Man? There is a run group in the movie that snaps photos during their run and it gave me an idea. After deciding to scale back a bit with the closing of my shop and challenge blog, I am committing myself to live more in the moment with who and what is around me. So this is just one of the photos taken on that walk...
Before I being working on dinner and a few projects for Wednesday that I am in the middle of...check out my almost completed advent calendar over at Riddersholm.
Enjoy your day and see you back here soon!
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This project is looking really pretty, Andrea! Love the shot of your boys! Sometimes it's hard to get those non-posed action shots...but they're the best!!!ReplyDelete
Oh I can just see the three of you skipping along to the park...such a cute picture Andrea!ReplyDelete
Love the sneak peek of your project..can't wait to see the whole thing!
sweet sneak peek!ReplyDelete
sorry but I went over and couldn't find it? can you add the link?ReplyDelete
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GODOY, Leandro Cesar de et al. Sensorial analysis of soups and broths made by smoked fish carcasses meal: its utilization to supplement school meals. Ciênc. Tecnol. Aliment. [online]. 2010, vol.30, suppl.1, pp.86-89. ISSN 0101-2061. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0101-20612010000500014.
This work evaluated the acceptance of soups and broths prepared with aromatized meals made from smoked fish carcasses. The species of fish used for smoking were Nile Tilapia , carp, and pacu. The carcasses were washed, labeled, weighted, immersed in a solution of brine with aromatic herbs, and smoked. The smoked product was crushed to obtain the meal, which was used to cook the soups and the broths . Portions of meals, broths and soups were sampled by 40 tasters based on a simple stimulus method, which evaluated characteristics such as aroma, flavor, color, texture, aspect, and general acceptance. Considering the three species of fish used to prepare the meals, there were not significant differences (P > 0,05) in the products general acceptance. Soups made with these meals had an excellent acceptance , and so no notable differences in the evaluated attributes were found . The broth made with pacu carcass meal was rated the lowest comparing to the other broths. Therefore, aromatized meals can be used to supplement products destined to human consumption. They can be also used to supplement school meals improving the nutritional quality of children's meal. Such utilization would give a noble destination to residues, which can cause serious impacts if discarded in the environment.
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I'm 33yrs old, my height is 5'4, I weigh 135lbs. I have a small frame, My BMI is 23.2 normal, my body surface area is 1.6698 m2, Schnur scale says body surface area of 1.65 = 338grams removed, and 1.70 = 370grams removed. My breast are mostly made up of heavey, full glandular tissue. My Sternal notch to my nipple is 10in or 25.4cm. If we assume 200grms is a 34Acup per breast, then how many grams from my 34DDDcup could I have reduced to equal close to a 34Bcup? I want small healthy breast :)
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Size after breast reduction
Unfortunately, it is impossible to guess what size breasts will be after a reduction even after an in-person exam--let alone an on-line opinion from pictures. There are just too many variables including how much glandular tissue is present, where it is located in relation to the tissue being removed, etc. Make sure your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and be sure to discuss your goals with him or her. Just remember: what is left i smore important than what is removed. Good luck to you.
I'm 34ddd How Many Grams Would I Need Removed to Be a 34b?
Very interesting question, but almost impossible to answer without examining you. Because your breast could be dense and heavy, or fatty and light. The more dense your breasts are, the weight of the amount of tissue removed would be more. In general reducing a DDD cup to a B cup would probably result in flat unattractive breasts, so I would say a C cup would be more suitable for you. However, based on what I said earlier, the weight of what needs to be removed to get you down to a B cup would range significantly, probably anywhere from 700 to 1500 grams on each side.
I'm 34ddd How Many Grams Would I Need Removed to Be a 34b?
In my opinion between 600 to 1200 grams per side needs to be removed in order to obtain a b cup size.
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34ddd to 34b
A breast reduction is certainly possible, but reducing to a B cup may not be possible without leaving a poor shape. Remember a cup size may not correlate to volume reduced.
I'm 34ddd How Many Grams Would I Need Removed to Be a 34b?
This is largely dependent upon tissue density of the breast and cannot be predicted. I would recommend that you not go too small initially as all breasts deflate with age and with any additional weight loss. It would be a bad outcome to reduce the breasts only to have to place an implant later. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast lifts and reductions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Learn more: http://www.hughesplasticsurgery.com/breast-reduction-photo-galleries.php
How many grams to be a "B" cup?
Glad to hear that you are considering a breast reduction. Unfortunately, the question you are asking is very difficult on multiple levels. First, cup sizes for bras aren't standard -- they vary based on the manufacturer of the bra, the way the bra is fitted, the style of the bra, the chest circumference, etc. Because cup sizes are so variable, the exact number of grams per bra cup size cannot be accurately guaranteed. Second, breast tissue varies in weight based on how much gland is present relative to fat. I usually advise my patients that the goal of a reduction is to alleviate your symptoms related to having large breasts, but still have an aesthetic, proportionate breast mound with a viable nipple. It is much better to base your satisfaction from surgery based on the breasts look and how you feel, not in trying to fit into a particular bra size. I would suggest that you discuss your goals with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
How Many Grams Would I Need Removed to Be a 34b?
Unfortunately there is no easy answer to that question and surgery is not designed to make a patient fit a specific bra. See an experienced surgeon and let him know your goals. Then be realistic when you go for surgery that you will have a much better and more comfortable proportion but it may not necessarily fit a 34B.
Breast Reduction
This is because several measurements—not to mention breast characteristics such as density—are needed to determine how much and where to remove breast tissue to meet your goals. Without knowing your existing breast shape, dimensions, and the density of your breast tissue, it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the same volume of breast tissue will weigh different amounts (measured in ounces or grams) in different people depending on its density. The existing base width of your breast and what you will ultimately want to look like will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume and weight that will need to be removed for the best result.
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Learn more: http://drnichter.com/optimal-breast-reduction/
Breast Reduction to Small Cup Size?
Thank you for the question and pictures. Despite best efforts, online consultants will not be able to, with any degree of accuracy, predict exactly how much breast tissue will need to be removed to achieve your goals.
Most important and this regard will be careful communication with your plastic surgeon. Specifically, beforeundergoing the breast reduction procedure it will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. Most patients wish to achieve enough of a reduction to help with their symptoms while remaining proportionate with the remainder of their torso. With the goal of improving communication with my patients I find the use of photographs of "goal" pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as "natural" or "B cup" means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate.
Best wishes with your breast reduction procedure; hopefully you will be very pleased with the outcome of the procedure performed.
Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/Procedure_breastReduction.htm
Cup size after a breast reduction
You can estimate that 200 cc of breast volume equals one cup size. Looking at your breasts a 500 cc reduction would be appropriate. This should get you to a Full B to C cup size. Remember this is only an estimate and an examination is necessary. There are many factors to consider when making technical decisions about a breast reduction.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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When it comes to space weather, it's not just about whether it's raining or cloudy. Not even close.
"Space weather affects radio communications and navigation systems such as the Global Positioning System (GPS) so it's not necessarily a case of what you see is what you get," said Richard Langley, a geodesy and geomatics engineering professor at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, Canada.
"Space weather includes a variety of phenomena taking place in the Earth's upper atmosphere. Conditions on the sun and in the solar wind, the magnetosphere and the ionosphere can affect our daily lives through the effects they have on satellites, communications, navigation and power systems."
With that in mind, Dr. Langley and Hyunho Rho, a PhD candidate in UNBF's GGE department, have developed a new technique for studying space weather using GPS.
By analyzing the signals from GPS satellites which travel through the ionosphere on their way to a network of Earth-bound receivers, UNBF's researchers are examining the effects of non-linear spatial variations in the distributions of the ionosphere's free electrons and how those distributions are affected by geomagnetic storms.
In order to better estimate the ionospheric parameters which depend on the latitude and longitude variations at a specific height above the Earth, Dr. Langley and Mr. Rho use a second-order model which is a more comprehensive and complicated model than the more conventional linear model.
"The way the world works is inherently non-linear," said Dr. Langley.
"As a first approximation, researchers typically assume linear behaviour when trying to model a particular phenomenon; a more accurate description is obtained by accounting for non-linearity."
There were some obstacles along the way.
"One of the most difficult tasks we faced in this research was determining how many stations or how much data we could use," said Mr. Rho.
"Increasing the number of stations improves the fidelity of the ionospheric model but places higher demands on the computing facility to provide results in a timely manner."
The advanced model requires significant computational power, especially when more and more GPS stations providing more data are used to determine the parameters at each epoch.
Mr. Rho programmed the model to run on the new Sun Microsystems V60 computer cluster at UNBF's Advanced Computational Research Laboratory (ACRL). The ACRL is the most powerful publicly accessible high-performance computing facility in Atlantic Canada.
"With ARCL's infrastructure and the help provided by its personnel, we could use more data to better explain the variations of the ionosphere with a significant savings in processing time," said Mr. Rho.
"We believe this facility could serve other researchers who need to process large datasets with sophisticated models. That's something which could not be done efficiently with standard computing tools."
Mr. Rho presented the initial results from the new model last fall at the 17th annual international technical meeting of the satellite division of The Institute of Navigation in Long Beach, CA.
His work sparked interest from scientists and engineers from around the world.
It appears the results could serve as a baseline for further improvements in the ionospheric modeling techniques required for satellite-based augmentations to GPS.
That would include the Wide Area Augmentation System and the Canada-wide Differential GPS Service.
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Band Aid 20 has sold almost 100,000 copies on its first day of sales, putting it on an easy course to reach number one. Mercury Records, who have released the single on behalf of the Band Aid Trust, reckon that Monday's sales totalled 95,000 copies. The new version of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?', which features Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, is expected to top the chart on Sunday and stay at number one until Christmas.
Apple's iTunes store have added the track as well. Apple had been unwilling to raise the cost of the single in line with other download services, said Band Aid. But the single is now on sale for 79p – the usual cost of a song from iTunes – with Apple donating a further 70p to the charity for each song downloaded.
A documentary about the making of the single, Band Aid 20, is on BBC One at 2235 GMT on Monday.


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Zelienople pastry shop has been sweet retreat for 4 decades
After indulging his sweet tooth at Carol's Pastry Shop in Zelienople, Rodney Gasch brushes the crumbs from the front of his shirt.
"Removing evidence," he said with a smile, before ordering a dozen cookies to take home to his family.
The Forward Township man, like so many other locals, has been coming to the bakery for decades.
"The food's great and it's not a chain," said Gasch, a weekly visitor. "And they're open early. If it's 5:15 and I need a donut, I can go to Carol's. She'll be there."
The day starts at 1 a.m., when proprietor Richard "Bill" Wahl begins preparing the day's goodies from scratch. His wife, Carol, arrives a few hours later to put the finishing touches on each sugary masterpiece.
It's a grueling schedule they've maintained for 40 years.
A graduate of Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Bill honed his craft at Kretchmar's Bakery in Beaver. In May of 1974, the newlywed Wahls purchased K-C Bakery, where Bill spent his high school days washing dishes. Eleven years later, they moved a few blocks up Main Street to their current location.
It was a rough start, especially with three young children.
"I would bundle the kids up in the morning, put them in the car, haul them down to the bakery, get them out and lay them in a place we had fixed up for them to sleep in," Carol recalls.
Customers appreciate the effort and reward the hardworking couple with their loyalty and word-of-mouth advertising.
In addition to eating up daily offerings of muffins, bear claws, donuts, cookies, pies and bread, generations of Zelienople residents have had their wedding and specialty cakes made-to-order by the small business.
Children come in with ideas scribbled in crayon and the Wahls recreate them using flour, sugar and eggs.
"When people are happy with what you make and enjoy it, that's the best part," Carol said.
The Wahls are gearing up for the busy Easter season – the time of year when weight-loss resolutions fall by the wayside.
Even after 22 years on the job, store manager Marjorie Jackson – the only other full-time employee – can't resist eating a chocolate-chip Danish now and then.
She's proud to see the business thriving in a competitive market dominated by big box retailers.
"When you're in a small town, everyone tries to help the small-town guy out," Jackson says. "If you want special service and a special product, then you have to make the effort to come in. And when you do come in, we treat you very well."
Carol's Pastry Shop is located at 142 S. Main St., Zelienople.
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$50k Reward Offered in Gatto Murder Case
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Los Angeles City Council signed off today on a $50,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of whoever is responsible for the killing of Joseph Gatto, the 78-year-old father of Assemblyman Mike Gatto.
The emergency reward motion, introduced by council members Tom LaBonge, Mitch O'Farrell and Joe Buscaino, was approved 12-0.
The assemblyman, at a news conference with Police Chief Charlie Beck and Mayor Eric Garcetti, said his father "gave so much to the community, and now we must turn to the community for help in solving his murder."
"If you know something, my family begs you to come forward," Gatto said. "My dad was a beloved father, a grandfather and teacher. He didn't deserve to go out like this."
Joseph Gatto, a former teacher, was found shot to death Nov. 13 in his home in the 2800 block of
Authorities "will not rest until we bring his killer to justice," said Garcetti, who held up a freshly signed copy of the reward-offer motion approved by council a few hours before.
The senior Gatto died of a single gunshot wound and was discovered 24 hours after he was shot, Beck said.
He added that detectives were still searching for a "person of interest," described as a man 18 to 25 years old, who was involved in a car
burglary and an assault with a deadly weapon on Nov. 12, the same day Gatto was killed.
Beck said the man was not yet a "suspect," but a "person of interest."
"We would like to find out about any knowledge he might have or what any other individual might have regarding Mr. Gatto's death," he said.
Witnesses described the man as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing around 180 pounds. He wore a multi-colored hooded sweatshirt and tan pants, a tan backpack and carried a handgun.
Police said he threatened witnesses with death when he was caught breaking into a vehicle in the 2300 block of
When the first of two witnesses confronted the him, he pointed a gun and threatened to kill her. When another witness confronted the him, he repeated the threat. He then fled on foot down public stairs on
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Even though the county has suspended its gravel to pavement conversion program, there is still roadwork planned for this spring and summer, County Engineer Joe Feldmann said.
The county highway department's workload for this spring and summer includes putting a hot mix overlay on some roads while others will get a chip seal treatment.
A hot mix overlay is scheduled for three roads near Labadie — Grand Army, Bassett and Decker. A hot mix overlay also is planned for Kiel-Lyon Road near New Haven.
North Commercial Road near St. Clair and Germantown Road near Union also will get hot mix overlays if funding allows.
If all those roads get a hot mix overlay, it would be a total of 15.1 miles.
Grob Road and South Door Ford Road, which are in the central to southwest part of the county, will also get chip and seal treatment this year. Grube Road, which is in the same general area, also may be chip sealed if funding allows.
If all those roads are chip sealed, it would total 9.45 miles.
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Crimes & Clues Book Club: Beyond The Body Farm
A pioneer in forensic anthropology, Dr. Bill Bass created the world's first laboratory dedicated to the study of human decomposition—three acres on a hillside in Tennessee where human bodies are left to the elements. His research has revolutionized forensic science, but during a career that has spanned half a century, Bass and his work have ranged far beyond the gates of the "Body Farm."
In this riveting book, the renowned bone sleuth explores the rise of modern forensic science and takes readers deep into the real world of crime scene investigation. Beyond the Body Farm is an extraordinary journey through some of the most fascinating investigations of Dr. Bass's career—and a remarkable look at the high-tech science used to crack the most perplexing cases.
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Aug 15, 2013 - StaffNelson Richard "Tex" Altsman died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at Wind River Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Riverton. He was 88 years old.
Cremation and private family services have taken place.
Nelson Richard Altsman was born Sept. 20, 1924, in Little Rock, Ark., the son of the late J.W. and Addie Mae Altsman.
He served in the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet for four years during World War II, aboard U.S.S. Conynghan where he received 10 stars and a WWII Victory Medal.
He married Leona "Toni" Martin on Feb. 28, 1949, in Lordsberg, N.M., and they enjoyed 60 years together.
He spent 10 years working pipeline construction and 28 years with Northwest Pipeline Company, retiring in the spring of 1984 to his small farm in Kinnear where he lived until his death.
He is survived by his daughter, Jeri LeClair; husband Roy and his son Chy LeClair; sister-in-law Frankie Altsman of Delta, Colo.; nephews David Bartlow of Amarillo, Texas, Paul Bartlow of Houston, and C.D. Altsman of Alvin, Texas; and niece Kay (Altsman) Vogt of Amarillo, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona "Toni" Altsman; parents; brothers Charles Altsman and Lee Altsman; and sister Fredia Mae Bartlow.
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Social conservative Linda Harvey says
gay men and lesbians hate Jesus Christ, media watchdog group
Harvey is the founder of the Columbus,
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conservative website WorldNetDaily.com, which is run by Joseph Farah.
During her Remembering 9/11
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our own problems, but they hate the ideology, they hate the freedom.
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the homosexual and pro-abortion feminists remaining silent or
actually being apologists for radical Islam. Hello, they would be
the first people that in an Islamic state that would come under some
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No, because they all hate Jesus Christ and His followers," Harvey
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The early growth response transcription factor Egr-1 controls cell specific responses to proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. Expression of Egr-1 and downstream transcription is closely controlled and cell specific upregulation induced by processes such as hypoxia and ischemia has been previously linked to multiple aspects of cardiovascular injury. In this study, we showed constitutive expression of Egr-1 in cultured human ventricular cardiac fibroblasts, used adenoviral mediated gene transfer to study the effects of continuous Egr-1 overexpression and studied downstream transcription by Western blotting, immunohistochemistry and siRNA transfection. Apoptosis was assessed by fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry in the presence of caspase inhibitors. Overexpression of Egr-1 directly induced apoptosis associated with caspase activation in human cardiac fibroblast cultures
Cardiac fibroblasts are the predominant cell type (by number) in healthy heart tissue [
Apoptosis or programmed cell death is a fundamental process in tissue homeostasis. Cellular apoptosis may be induced by extrinsic and intrinsic factors that often culminate in the activation of a family of cysteine protease (caspase) zymogens that proteolytically degrade cellular substrates [
In this context, the early growth response gene Egr-1 [
Influencing cardiac fibroblast activity and viability therefore has enormous potential therapeutic benefit in a range of myocardial malignancies [
In the present study, we investigated the role of Egr-1 expression in cardiac fibroblasts. Over-expression of Egr-1 induced apoptosis sensitive to caspase activation involving dissipation of the mitochondrial membrane potential in primary human cardiac fibroblasts
To examine the potential role of Egr-1 expression in cardiac accessory cells, human cardiac fibroblasts were isolated and infected with recombinant adenovirus (AdEgr-1), and compared to a reporter virus expressing RFP (AdRFP) or empty virus (Adcntl) control cultures. Infection of cardiac fibroblasts with AdEgr-1 resulted in the development of membrane compromised adherent cells 48 h post-infection (
We then determined whether Egr-1 mediated apoptotic induction is sensitive to caspase inhibition. AdEgr-1 induced apoptosis, as assessed by binding of annexin V in fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) analysis, was significantly inhibited, although not abrogated, by the pan-caspase inhibitor Z-VAD-FMK 24 (
We then tested the hypothesis that Egr-1 may induce the transcription of a pro-apoptotic genetic program. To evaluate the transcriptional response associated with Egr-1 overexpression in cardiac fibroblasts, we next assessed the expression of potential pro-apoptotic downstream regulator molecules that could potentially play a role in Egr-1 mediated apoptosis. During induction of apoptosis by AdEgr-1 induced by a 26-fold increase in mRNA, we found that the transcriptional target gene Siva-1 undergoes a transient 10 ± 1.2 fold induction 48 h (
The Siva-1 protein contains a domain homologous to a death domain and binds the cytoplasmic tail of ligand stimulated members of the TNF receptor superfamily including CD27 and the glucocorticoid induced TNF receptor [
To investigate whether Siva-1 expression could be potentially influenced by Egr-1 through interaction with 5′ regulatory sequences, we then retrieved and analysed the putative Siva-1 promoter region and compared this to the Nab-2 corepressor which is strongly regulated by Egr-1 in a negative feedback loop [
Transcriptional induction by Egr-1 is mediated by binding to high affinity 5′-TGCGTG/ AGGCGG/T-3′ [
We then assessed the protein expression of these molecules during the induction of apoptosis
Cytoplasmic and nuclear induction of Siva-1 expression is also seen 24 h post-infection with Ad-Egr-1 in cells with condensed cytoplasm characteristic of apoptosis (
To assess whether Siva-1 expression induction contributes to Egr-1 mediated induction of cell death, cardiac fibroblasts were transfected with siRNA targeting sequences in exon 4 of Siva-1 (si-Siva-1) prior to infection with AdEgr-1 and compared to controls treated with scrambled siRNA (si-scr). Transfection with si-Siva-1 significantly reduced the induction of Siva-1 mRNA expression 48 h after infection with AdEgr-1 by 89.2% compared to scrambled controls (
The transcription factor Egr-1 is involved in the regulation and expression of more than 300 genes [
Egr-1 also plays a role in a variety of cardiovascular pathological processes such as intimal thickening following acute vascular injury [
Doxorubicin induced cardiomyopathy is also mediated by Egr-1 down-regulation of the sarco (endo) plasmic reticulum calcium-ATPase [
In close contact with contractile elements, interstitial cardiac fibroblasts are the most numerous cell type in the heart and play key roles in a variety of cardiac pathologies. The data presented here indicate that Egr-1 and the co-repressor Nab-2 are constitutively expressed in human cardiac fibroblasts and that sustained adenoviral-mediated overexpression of Egr-1 induces apoptosis independent of endogenous Nab-2 upregulation during the induction phase
The potential Egr-1 driven transcriptional regulation during the apoptotic induction phase in cardiac fibroblasts
The Siva protein contains a domain homologous to a death domain and induces apoptosis through interaction both with members of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily [
Taken together, these data suggest that increased Egr-1 expression could pathologically alter cardiac fibroblast homeostasis by downstream regulation of target genes. The Egr-1/Siva-1 signaling axis could therefore serve as targets to counteract apoptosis in cardiac tissue. Future studies in animal models are necessary to extend our understanding of the key pathophysiological roles of Egr-1/Siva-1 signaling in cardiac fibroblasts. This will help to identify pathologic cardiovascular conditions possibly regulated by Egr-1/Siva-1 in humans which could be targeted with Egr-1/Siva-1–specific strategies.
The monomeric red fluorescent protein (RFP) DSred2 (BD Biosciences, Palo Alto, CA, USA) and the human Egr-1 coding sequence, including the single intron amplified from the PAC clone E13873Q3 (library number 704, RZPD, Berlin, Germany), were subcloned into pACCMVplpASR+ under the control of the immediate early CMV promoter. Empty vector and cloned products were then cotransfected with the replication deficient adenoviral pJM17 genome into trans-complementing HEK293 as described previously [
Normal human ventricular cardiac fibroblasts were purchased from Lonza and cultivated in Fibroblast Growth Medium-3 (FGM-3; Lonza, Basel, Switzerland) at 37 °C in a fully humidified air atmosphere containing 5% CO2. Sub-confluent fibroblasts in 6-well plates and 8-well chamber slides (BD Biosciences, Palo Alto, CA, USA) were infected with adenovirus (AdCntl, AdRFP or AdEgr-1) for 24 h in culture medium, the medium was then changed and cells were analysed at the indicated time points post infection. Cells were transfected in serum free medium for 4 h in the presence of Lipofectamine 2000 (Life Technologies, Grand Island, NY, USA) with scrambled control (UCGUCAGGACGAGUGUCAU) and siRNA directed against Siva-1 exon 4 (UUCUCGUACAUGU CACUGC) obtained from Life Technologies. Cells were then infected with adenovirus as before. Commencing with viral infection, the caspase inhibitor Z-VAD-FMK and control peptide Z-FA-FMK (BD Biosciences, Palo Alto, CA, USA) were added (100 μM) throughout cultures where indicated.
Culture viabilities were estimated by nuclear staining in 0.1 μg/mL 4′-6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) or propidium iodide
For cell cycle analysis, cell pellets were fixed in 70% ethanol at 4 °C for 1 h, washed twice and resuspended in PBS supplemented with and 0.1% DNase-free RNase A and 100 μg/mL propidium iodide. Scatter gates were set to exclude sub-cellular particles and at least 104 events analyzed on a FACScan flow cytometer (BD Biosciences, Palo Alto, CA, USA) with an argon laser tuned at 488 nm. Fluorescein based TUNEL assays were performed according to the manufacturer's protocol (Roche, Basel, Switzerland). Briefly, adherent cells in chamber slides were washed in PBS, air dried and fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde in PBS (pH 7.4) for 1 h at room temperature, permeabilized for 2 min on ice with 0.1% Triton X-100 in 0.1% sodium citrate and incubated with terminal deoxynucleotidyl nucleotide transferase in preformed cacodylate buffer containing fluorescein dUTP for 1 h at 37 °C, rinsed with PBS and mounted in Cityfluor and analysed on a fluorescent microscope (Zeiss, Thornwood, New York, NY, USA).
The 1 kb proximal to the reference sequence transcriptional start sites of human Siva-1 (U82938.1) and NAB-2 (NM_005967.2) were retrieved from GenBank genomic contigs and analyzed with MatInspector software [
Total RNA was isolated from cardiac fibroblast cultures in TRIZOL (Life Technologies, Grand Island, NY, USA), reverse transcribed from an oligo dT-primer with maloney murine leukemia virus reverse transcriptase (Thermo Scientific, Waltham, MA, USA) and PCR performed with FastStart DNA Master SYBR Green mix (Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN, USA) as described previously [
Western blotting of cell lysates (50 μg) was performed as described previously [
We used the Student's
In this study, we show that Egr-1 is constitutively expressed by cardiac fibroblasts. Sustained overexpression induces rapid induction of apoptosis associated with the activation of caspases and collapse of the mitochondrial membrane potential. Sustained overexpression of Egr-1 leads to induction of proapoptotic Siva-1 expression. Suppression of Siva-1 induction significantly retards loss of cell viability indicating Siva-1 in the induction of apoptosis process. Thus, Egr-1 mediated induction of Siva-1 provides a novel regulatory pathway affecting apoptosis in cardiac fibroblasts, which may be involved in regulation of cardiac pathology.
We thank the Herzfelder'sche Familienstiftung for financial support and Sandra Trojanek for technical assistance.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Egr-1 induces cardiac fibroblast apoptosis
Apoptosis induced by Egr-1 in cardiac fibroblasts is caspase dependent. (
AdEgr-1 induces downstream target gene expression in cardiac fibroblasts.
Suppression of Siva-1 expression reduces Egr-1 mediated cardiac fibroblast apoptosis. (


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Al Sharpton seemed to welcome the verdict (he was found guilty of disorderly conduct).
He was ultimately fined $600 for two citations of disorderly conduct.
Petit turned himself over to police and was arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing.
He was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct in New Orleans.
He was charged with disorderly conduct and taken to the Cambridge Police Station, where he spent four hours locked up.
You did not wish to tell me that, my poor Hector; you would like to conceal my son's disorderly conduct from me!
Mr. Stubbs says: "disorderly conduct—and in a house of bad repute."
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My Last Minute Cookbook Wishlist!Friday, December 21st, 2012
I'm a home cook. I'm not schooled in Culinary Arts, I didn't apprentice anywhere, no real restaurant experience to speak of (no lunch packing classes either). I just like to cook and well honestly it is mostly out of necessity. I do have this large family to feed and believe me eating out gets old real fast! I have no visions that I am an undiscovered talent in the kitchen or anything but I do think I make some tasty family meals! OK I confess sometimes I watch the Food Network!
I am also passionate about cookbooks. I love cookbooks with stories, bright colored pages, easy to follow recipes and ideally lots of pictures! I find them inspiring whether simply gaining motivation from looking at them, or getting a base idea to make my own or a recipe that I love so much I follow to the exact measurements. I love seeing the books all lined up in the bookcase: different heights and colored bindings all blending together. Although these days keeping them orderly is a challenge with little toddlers pulling them out constantly!
My husband will tell you that I am not good at tracking measurements in my own recipes, I'm an eyeballer. I just know based upon the taste, smell and appearance what it needs. I know this is frustrating to him and also for sharing my recipes since it makes it difficult to duplicate. I know every time the recipe tastes a little different. I would argue however, that every time it still tastes good! I do admit though that I'll often think it probably needed more of this or less of that! I will try to be better about this in the new year. It is time to make resolutions.
I thought today I would share with you some of the cookbooks I have on my wishlist. These are all books selected simply because I have browsed the bookstore and would like to add them to my own collection (click the photos for more information). With just over 3 shopping days left there is still time to expedite an order online, hit your local bookstore OR maybe you have received some Christmas cashflow and are looking for a little post holiday present for yourself! Since today is usually my Gluten-Free Friday post I will start with my Gluten-Free picks!
Gluten-Free Cookbooks
Deliciously G-Free: Food so Flavorful They'll Never Believe it is Gluten-Free
by Elisabeth Hasselbeck
The Healthy Gluten-Free Life: 200 Delicious Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free and Egg-Free Recipes
by Tammy Credicott
Vegan Cookbook
Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year
by Del Sroufe
Weight Loss Cookbook
Hungry Girl to the Max!: The Ultimate Guilt-Free Cookbook
by Lisa Lillien
Cookies for Kids Cancer: Best Bake Sale Cookbook
by Gretchen Holt-Witt
All the Rest!!
The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook
by Deb Perelman
Dinner: A Love Story: it all begins at the family table
by Jenny Rosenstrach
The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying and Start Making
by Alana Chernila
Finally this is one I do already own but I highly recommend!
Cooking with Trader Joe's: Easy Lunch Boxes
by Kelly Lester
So there you have it. The cookbooks that I covet! If anyone wants to buy them for me let me know lol! Now go shop for your favorite homecook; it's not too late; and enjoy some great family meals in this holiday season!


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[Champion Suggestion] Sandra - The True FollowerCreator: Brawn
February 12, 2012 10:42am
8 posts page 1 of 1 Forums » Theory Crafting & Ideation » [Champion Suggestion] Sandra - The True Follower
Passive: Vital Focus - Sandra's next spell costs nothing if a nearby ally falls below 20% health.
Q: Stifle - Sandra releases pure energy in a cone in front of her silencing enemies for 2 / 2.25 / 2.5 / 2.75 / 3 seconds and causing 130 / 160 / 190 / 220 / 250 (+90% Ability Power) magic damage.
Cooldown: 6
Cost: 40
Range: 700
Note: (Damage + CC) Stifle is Sandra's "only" damaging spell so I decided it needed to be powerful which is why it has such high base damage and AP ratio. I decided to make the cooldown relatively high at 6 seconds to ensure that it doesn't become mega-harass.
W: Soothsaying - Sandra speaks words of rejuvenation healing all champions for 65 / 90 / 115 / 140 / 155 (+40% Ability Power). Each subsequent Soothsaying in the next 3 seconds increases the energy cost by double.
Cooldown: 1
Cost: 10
Range: 700
Note: (Heal) Soothsaying was a mystical and dangerous skill in its time and so it shall be here. The ability to heal others comes with a price with Soothsaying because although it is a fast and powerful skill it can effectively cost you your entire energy base within 3 seconds.
E: Shadow Guise - Sandra grants target champion stealth and increased movement speed for a duration of time or until they attack or cast a spell.
Cooldown: 6
Cost: 40
Range: 600
Note: (Double Buff) Shadow Guise is another powerful survival skill that also becomes an offensive skill. This can be used to save a teammates life while trying to run away at low health or it can turn your carry into a surprise initiator.
R: Benevolence - Sandra sacrifices herself granting all nearby allies 30 / 40 / 50 % movement speed and 20 / 25 / 30 % attack speed while reducing all nearby enemies attack speed 15 / 20 / 25 % and slowing them 25 / 35 / 45 %. If an enemy is killed who was affected by Benevolence in 4 / 4 / 4 seconds then Sandra is reborn. (Sacrifice + Buff + CC)
Cooldown: 120
Range: 800 / 1000 / 1200
Note: Important mechanics to be aware of:
1) If you use this to attempt to escape your own death the enemy who last dealt damage to you will receive the kill.
2) If an enemy dies by an attack from your teammate who still has the Benevolence buff this counts towards being reborn
3) If you do NOT get reborn you still have the normal respawn time. Sandra is reborn where Benevolence was cast.
Nobody has any thoughts? I spent quite some time studying current support champs and breaking down the statistics of movesets and their corresponding champion's weaknesses.
I think the ability to burst heal is a little too strong, thats a 465 base heal with a 120% AP ratio. I realize that requires all of your energy but it would encourage players to not use any spells so they could always used a maxed out heal.
I also think any ult that requires you to sacrifice yourself a terrible idea. Alot of people wouldn't even use it because they play with "bads" and it would cause alot of bickering among teammates as to when a kill shouldve been gotten or not.
That being said I really like being able to put short duration stealth on an ally, although I could see that being really frustrating to play against. Fade time would be extremely important though, if its too fast it would be absolutely infuriating to play against.
This honestly looks a bit like a karma to me as well. A character designed as a support but with 2 really sexy AP ratios that would make them better with farm than supporting.
Pretty nice idea :) I agree that the heal will be a bit OP. Her E is pretty creative :D it would make some very OP champs tho. Imagine a stealthed galio or nunu ulting D:
I dont like her ult idea tho, sure it's innovative, but most of the time you're probably not gonna revive :\ it's probably better to stay alive and heal
That heal is OP. You can just wait 3 seconds, and cast it again. Energy regens so fast, that you could make it 30 energy, and they wouldn't care. The AP ratio on that AoE heal, and the rate at which you can cast it (every 3 seconds) passes up what Alistar can do with Triumphant Roar. Just compare the two real quick.
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Love some of the idea's! I will start of positive :)
First of all, I think when you scale out 'E' well it could really make the game alot more interesting. I think this is hard, considering we don't have any support who grants such a unique stat, but once it is completed it definatly is insanely nice.
Read the discription again, acording to the skill discription the stealth and movement speed buff stops as soon as the champion attacks or casts a spell.
Then, the thing that really got me on this champion is her Ulti.
I just LOVE-IT!
I like the idea of throwing down your CDs and then decide when to use it. Yes it requires skill, but even more it requires communication, which is very nice, because this will seperate the good teams from the awesome teams. I like the idea of a full sacrifise and therefore completely being dependant on your team to get you back alive, and make sure the free kill was not in vain.
Here comes the negative:
As stated before, the heal is WAY to strong. I like the idea of a stackin' heal, that costs more and more. But I dislike the amazing power of the heal, especially since she has alot of buffs and the heal cost is only 10 mana... I mean, ten mana, that is nearly ******ed low, also is the healing range so big (which should be smaller, if you want it to fit the champion) And I can immagine spamming the spell every 3 seconds. So just to sum it up: To much heal, To fast, to much range = To OP earlygame and it will dominate EVERY support.
Her Q is strong. That's true, not that I dislike it, but comparing it to soraka (who also has a silence) it's also kind of strong. It has a pretty decent, of not strong range and the flat damage is just way to much early game, and in my oppinion is a CD of 6 seconds, nothing.
Her passive is nice, but 20 is rather low, would increase it slightly. (like 25%)
Hope this helps!
Thanks for the responses everyone! I agree that the heal IS a bit much after having taken another look at it.
I think that the AP Ratio is fine, but making the standard amount of health healed per cast would definitely fix the issue. Perhaps making it so that she has to target an ally to heal...?
Pretty OP Char u have in here, but stealth i think only some chars can have, can u think on a stealth master yi or a stealth fiora? Nerfed before even existing


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Nathan writes in with a Windows question.
Question:After a thunder storm when I turned my computer on it says: Missing or corrupt WINDOWS\CONFIG\SYSTEM32\WINDOWS.
The operating system was loaded my the computer manufacturer and I don't have a reboot disk, except for one that takes you to DOS. What should I do? Someone said something about Windows XP Reboot and Recovery. There is so much out there I'm not sure what to get.
Answer: There should be a file name at the end of the path you gave saying what file is missing or corrupt. It could be a system file. If that's the case check out this link to see if it is one of the files listed on the page.
If you can't fix the file or replace it then you can try a repair installation of Windows. A repair installation will reinstall Windows over your existing copy and leave your programs and files intact. It's always a good idea to backup your data just in case something goes wrong. You will need a copy of Windows XP to do this.
I would also check to see if your recovery files are on a separate partition of your hard drive. Your computer may say something like press F12 for system recovery when booting. If that's the case you do not need a recovery CD because the files are on the hard drive itself. Keep in mind that doing the recovery will wipe out all your data on the computer.
The final option is to get a copy of Windows XP and do a format and fresh install. Once again this will wipe out all your data on the computer.
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Rayman Raving Rabbids
Review by Upochapo
"Anxious? Stressed Out? Slap a Rabbid."
Having successfully completed Rayman Raving Rabbids, I have decided to write my first review of a game. Ever.
A lot of Rayman enthusiasts seem to not like this game and put off by it because of one thing: it is not a traditional Rayman platformer. Having never played a Rayman game myself, I cannot say either way whether or not this game is a disservice to the Rayman universe or a masterful addition to it. Make no mistake about it, Rayman does play second fiddle to the Rabbids through the entire game. I am solely basing my review on presentation and fun factor.
Raving Rabbids, as it stands, is a very fun and often times hilarious game. I have never played a game that made me laugh as much and as hard as I have. If you have a very good sense of humour, you will appreciate this title more. As a collection of mini games, there is quite a bit to do in Raving Rabbids. Some of it is a bit repetitive and some games will make you pull your hair out. But, there is a nice variety of games that you are bound to find a good bit of personal favorites.
Graphics 8/10
Yeah. The touchy subject when it comes to Wii games. Depending on your level of scrutiny, you may feel that the graphics may actually be lower. I love my eye candy just as much as the next person, however, I understand that superb graphics also don't make a great game. As a whole, the graphics in Raving Rabbids are very well done. The animations of the Rabbids are done really well. There is no progressive scan, so the game only plays in 480i. The world created in Raving Rabbids has a solid style and feel.
Story 3/10
There is not much of a story to this game. It is a super basic story. If you are looking for a game with an engrossing story, this is not it. However, since the design is a collection of mini games it is very hard to fault the game for not being in depth.
Controls 9/10
The controls in this game are great. They really mix it up with the wiimote and nunchuck. This game does everything from precision aiming to endurance testing. There was only one game where I had issues because both units had to be held a certain way because of the sensitivity and preciseness of the controllers. After, I figured this out it was smooth sailing and got really good at that particular game. So, I'm chalking that up to normal human user error.
Replay Value 9/10
This game is packed with replay value. And, with the web feature, you can post a code to rank yourself against other players around the globe. Unfortunately, due to Nintendo's Wifi service not up and running they had to resort to a code method.
Hopefully, they will be able to do game rankings and leader boards automatically with future titles.
The "Suck Zone" 10/10
For myself, when playing a game, depending on how well a game can immerse me and keep me coming back for more is a better indicator to how good the game really is. I like to call this the "Suck Zone" because it well, sucks you in. Raving Rabbids has a strong suck zone. I keep going back for more. It's those Rabbids. They just have this effect on you.
Raving Rabbids could have easily stood on its own two rabbid legs as a new franchise. Ubisoft did a fine job in creating an entertaining product. Hopefully, in the near future we will get to see more rabbids who are bigger and funnier than ever. Ubisoft could take this game as a spinoff and make the next Rayman a traditional platformer for all the purists and die hard fans of the series. Until that happens, just kick back, unwind and let the stress flow with a good back hand to a rabbid.
Reviewer's Rating: 4.5 - Outstanding
Originally Posted: 12/04/06
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Toward A Feminist Pedagogy In Economics
Feminist economists have used feminist thought to analyze and revise the discipline of economics. This paper extends these analyses to the teaching of economics in college and suggests that feminist teaching methods might serve economists well in transforming the economics classroom to one that is more hospitable to wider audiences. The approach explored proceeds from the intersections of two avenues for incorporating more inclusive teaching methods. In the McIntosh tradition, stages for making course contents more inclusive are presented along with a discussion of how to develop inclusive classroom learning environments. The interaction of contents and methods and the implications of feminist thought for the teaching of economics are explored.
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What is BackWeb-137903.exe? Is BackWeb-137903.exe spyware or a virus?
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Process name: BackWeb-137903.exe
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Company: Hewlett-Packard (hp.com)
File: BackWeb-137903.exe
An adware process, BackWeb-137903.exe runs as a background process and provides you with periodic advertisements for HP products. It is not a necessary system process and can be removed via the Add/Remove Programs Utility in Windows. It can also be removed by most standard anti-adware programs. Founded in 1939, HP is currently the number one PC manufacturer in the world.
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|apparently it is required for HP and Compaq computers for online updates Steven
|It's an 8.14 MB installs itself to C:\Program Files\BackWeb\BackWeb Client. It's a major update despite its small file size as your hard drive will run in over drive for nearl a quater of an hour before you will have full operation of your computer once again. Example: You will not be able to launch any media operations during this time. Deep scan shows no spyware at the time of this report, however, that may change over the weeks ahead as it takes time for spyware to catch up with the latest spyware tricks. Come back later as I will up date this report should I learn anything new. 01-31-05 James Roney
|HP and Compaq computers require this file for automatic update information. It is not harmful, nor is it required...should you choose to disable it, you will no longer recieve auto-update info from these manufacturers Doug
|hello, unfortully i unknow nothing about this, but have the same problem. I dont know how can Ieave it. favian razo
|I would call it adware. Runs at startup. Advises you of updates that may or may not apply to your machine. More an application to sell HP products and services, as updates for HP computers are available at HPs site. Doug
|This is a program very widely used among corporations like Kodak, WD and HP. The original intention of this program is to easily keep your applications updated without you having to do anything. The down side to this is many variants of are floating around and some collect information about you. I suggest doing all updates yourself and removing this application! Homer Simpson
|it popped up on my computer after installing a service pack 2 update, right after opting for automatic updates. Robin
|I personally have confronted 'backweb' spyware on at least five newer HP computers. Despite excuses made by HP (see link below), Backweb is indeed spyware!!! And, it can seriously bog down your CPU every time it goes to the net to update it's site's database with YOUR activities, and WITHOUT your permission!!! It can be uninstalled, but first you must disable it in safe mode. See also: Link klandreson
|Screw it all, go with Mac... maclover
|Its a process that runs with HP,Tho too many variations of Backweb exist to call it completely safe. But it allows for updates without user input. Agent Nelson
|messes ms word tech support
|It keeps forcing my computer to freeze up if i don't close it at start up. Get rid of it Abacab
|One of many unnecessary programs pre-loaded on an HP PC, which combine to make a new modern PC run at a fraction of the speed it should. IT Pro
|it is a pusher site that with HP sends non requested info to you rusty
|just got rid of it, computer still runing, even better alex zman
|Can anyone tell me how to disable this product? When I go Add or Remove Programs I don't see Backweb in there. Would it be under on in one of the HP Programs? thanks so much for your help. Skeeter
|I have HP computer and one day all of the sudden my internet connection got very slow. Turns out BackWeb-137903.exe was the reason. It was difficult to handle, since spyware or antivirus program wouldn't detect it. I found about it through checking UDP and TCP, and than blocked it. This program is big time sucker as far as I am concerned. vh
|I too experienced BACKWEB-137903, when my Windows XP Firewall stopped it and asked if I wanted to block it.. It occured during the restart process of installing a service pack 2 update, right after opting for automatic updates. Because of the mix of feelings and emotions on this .EXE, I'm opting to block it. I can always check for the HP updates on my own right? By the way, how is this any different from the Microsoft "Automatic" updates that I can choose to allow run for me without needing my approval? S. Schnabel
|Hatte Anfangs Installationsprobleme See also: Link Christoph M. Dau
|the freezes are a real problem for my neighbor's hp Pavillion. hp suggests disabling it from the start All Programs hp Center folder. warowe
|Slows down my computer and does absolutely nothing. Tried to uninstall and now every five minutes a window pops up. Had to go into safe mode to get rid of lingering files. CT
|I am no expert but it wants to access the internet a lot. I think it has affected my Hp Media center and it can't update cable programming. GFB
|From my understanding, it's a product from hp that updates without your approval; in the backround, just as a virus does. I went into regedit and deleted all the keys that had to do with backweb, after disabling its process, and shredded all the files that had to do with it. Now, after removing Back-web and other adware my computer runs ALOT faster. Edwards
|HP - compaq (I don't Know if others do the same)come with lots of thithtparties programms. some can be removed, some not but can be desable
|You people realize you're supposed to be rating how dangerous backweb is, not how annoying it is. It isn't adware, it isn't spyware, HP uses it for updates and sometimes it messes things up. I disable it, but calling it a virus is stupid. Danno
|A lot more now since Googling Backweb! Anna
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Event Type: Film
Age Group(s): Adults, Seniors
Date: 1/18/2014
Start Time: 1:30 PM
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Stephen King's Carrie gets a new life in this remake starring Chloë Grace Moretz as a teenager who discovers that she has the extraordinary ability to move objects with the power of her mind, which eventually leads to mayhem and horror at her high-school prom. Kimberly Peirce (Boys Don't Cry) directs, and Julianne Moore co-stars as Carrie's overbearing mother. Author: Jeremy WheelerLibrary: Bridgeport Public Library-Black Rock Branch
Rated R; minutes; 2013
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This is a new series of blogs that will follow my escapades into the world of gaming. I'll be discussing current games I'm playing, why I'm playing them, and various other things revolving around the games. I'll also make request of what games I should play and I'll defiantly look into seeing what I should play!
Gaming Escapades: Issue One – Bioshock 2 and F.E.A.R.
I've been playing F.E.A.R. off and on for the past two weeks or so, never fully committing major hours into actually playing the game. It was a game I always wanted to play, but never did and thankfully with the game only cost 10 bucks in a collection on Steam, I get my chance to play it as well as the expansions and F.E.A.R. So, I've started into F.E.A.R. and I love it! The atmosphere is just fantastic and there have been many moments were I've found my self looking over my shoulder do to being a little creeped out by everything. I'm only one third of the way through the game and I can't wait to actually finish it. I'm taking my time and playing small burst, but I feel like I'm almost going far to slow with the game… But I'm not sure. All I know is that this game is freaking me out when I do play, which may also be why I play in small burst.
I'm planning on getting F.E.A.R. 3 whenever I'm done with one and two, but as it looks so far… That won't be for a long time. Some of my small burst is also because of anther game that I got not long after… Bioshock 2. I got addicted to the multiplayer for a little while, something that rarely happens for me, and I spent the first week with doing nothing but multiplayer and didn't even start the single-player until Thursday night. After I did start it, I found myself not wanting to play anything else but that. I got hooked, which is strange because I never got hooked with Bioshock 1.
I borrowed Bioshock for X-Box from a friend, even borrowed my dad's PC copy when it first came out, and I tried playing it. When I played the PC version something about it just didn't sit well with me, and I'm still not sure why. I got to a certain point and just stopped playing and never cared again. A few years later, I borrowed it from my friend and tried playing it again and no luck once more. I got to roughly the same area and simply stopped playing and went on to other games. I can't explain why I stopped or what I had against the game, I just didn't find it all that fun nor did I find it all the engaging. But now, after playing Bioshock 2, I'm going back and forcing myself to play. I know I did an injustice by skipping over it, but I will amend my wrongs.
Why? Because, Bioshock 2 seriously hooked me from the onset. When I picked it up and threw it into my 360 I decide to skip over the story and just do a little multiplayer action. My first game I got my ass handed to me, not a surprise, but a few games later and after getting the hang of everything, I found that I couldn't stop playing. I loved playing Capture the Sister and running around with my crappy plasmids and weapons, fighting against much higher ranks than I. I won some and lost, but as I ranked up and got more and more stuff I felt the need to keep going until I had everything. However, after three-four days of playing I started to slow down. This was partly due to having to work, I was given new hours and everything so I wasn't playing games as much, and when I went back to the multiplayer, prior to trying the single-player, I found that my excitement for it had diminished and that rank twenty was my wall. So, I decided to switch over to single-player and see what I could do with that.
Boy was I glad I did.
The single-player revived my addiction to the game and I've spent my free time playing, and drinking (yay rum and Bioshock, haha). The story was superb and defiantly engaging, which is why I have to go back to Bioshock and see what I missed. I won't go into details on the story, I'm sure most everyone knows everything about it, but I will say I felt a sense of joy when I saved each and every sister. I kind of felt good doing it, is that weird? At any rate, I plan on going back through and harvesting them just to see what's different by the ending. Is there a difference?
As for now, I'm going to take a much-needed break from Bioshock 2, probably go pick up one, and look for a new game to play… Or just focus all my attention on F.E.A.R.
Either way… I must ask… Anyone got suggestions for some games to try out?! I mainly play on my 360 when it comes to multiplats, but I'm a big PC player too and I do have a PS3 (recently bought one at that! Like two months old!.) So any suggestions would be welcomed!


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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - The Penn women's golf team is in eighth place after two rounds at the C&F Women's Intercollegiate, a 21-team event being hosted at the Kingsmill Resort by William & Mary. The event will conclude with a final round on Tuesday.
The Quakers shot 312 on Monday, improving on Sunday's round by five strokes. They are at 629 for the tournament so far, six strokes behind seventh-place Toledo. Longwood remains in first place with a two-round 603; they are 11 strokes ahead of St. Leo. Boston College is third, at 617.
Senior Tiffany Cheung and freshman Amanda Chin followed up their first-round 79s with 75s on Monday, and tied for 19th overall at 154. Isabel Han fired an 80 on Monday and is now tied for 33rd at 159, while Michelle Lee carded an 82 and is tied for 49th at 162. Elizabeth Kresock shot 90 on Monday and is tied for 77th in the field at 173.
Kameron Carter is still the clubhouse leader; she shot a 74 on Monday and is three strokes up with a two-round 145 (+3). Kelly Okun from host William & Mary and Delaware's Andrea Slane are tied for second, at 148 (+6).
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Heal The World – Michael Jackson (Superbowl)
Michael Jackson performance. Heal The World. SuperBowl 1993
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Louie the Lizard, bitter and angry, puts out a hit on the Budweiser Frogs. The hitman is a ferret, who is less understandable than Benicio Del Toro in Usual Suspects….and who blows the hit.
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February 8, 1993
Several lawsuits say the government should compensate for land devalued in "takings" cases.
Several lawsuits say the government should compensate for land devalued in "takings" cases.
... to read the essays, news stories and other articles in the issue, including the sampling displayed here
An index of HCN articles published in 1992, organized by topic.
Dam relicensing threatens the social and spiritual significance of Snoqualmie Falls in Washington state.
Wyoming dam operations have been altered at the Flaming Gorge Dam to help native fish recovery.
A ranch withdrawn from sale by Babbitt family members affects settlement of Navajo-Hopi land dispute.
Biosphere 2 suffers an oxygen leak.
Barging fish around hydroelectric dams doesn't work according to a review panel.
A whistle blower reveals that stray bombs hit public lands in Nevada.
Biologists hope to release 45 black-footed ferrets in northeastern Utah.
The Northern Rocky Mountain Wolf Recovery Plan could include Colorado.
Ranchers want New Mexico State Land Commissioner Jim Baca to lift a ban on killing predators.
Grand County will elect a seven-member commission to replace the old county council.
Utah rejects a high-level nuclear waste dump slated for San Juan County.
Waste disposal problems cause two chalets at Glacier National Park to close.
Senator Max Baucus stands to profit more from mining on his ranch property than the public gains on its public lands under the 1872 Mining Law.
Counterfeit green groups are unveiled.
A low-level nuclear waste dump closes in Beatty, Nevada.
A study links aluminum production to cancer in factory workers.
Earth First!ers are cleared of mooning charges.
Agriculture secretary, Edward Madigan, blocks a plan to secure water for fish.
The Mt. Graham telescope project is threatened by wind.
Four Western Shoshone ranchers are found not guilty of herding wild horses by helicopter.
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A conference on the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness is held
A Santa Fe ski area wants to expand, despite pressure from the Ski Area Containment Coalition.
A Western Literature Association conference is held in Kansas.
A Forest Products Industry report proposes cutting more trees.
The Wilderness Society blasts the BLM for management plans for Oregon forests.
A review of The Emperor Wears No Clothes, by hemp crusader Jack Herer.
A conference on fire in parks and wilderness areas is held at the University of Montana.
The EPA publishes a guide to its abbreviations and technical terms.
An essay on Earth First! activity in the Nez Perce National Forest.
Wise Use attorney Karen Budd's effort to overturn BLM grazing cutbacks could affect the endangered desert tortoise and the Endangered Species Act.


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BOSS Steve Cuss wants Wimborne Town to kick-off a Magnificent Seven when they begin their hectic February fixture list against Bishop's Cleeve on Saturday (3pm).
The struggling Gloucestershire outfit, who sit third-bottom of Southern South & West ahead of their trip to Dorset, provide the opposition at the beginning of a busy month for Magpies.
Six consecutive postponements have seen Steve Cuss's 10th-placed team fall 10 points behind the final play-off place currently occupied by North Leigh.
But despite a sizeable gap emerging during Wimborne's enforced break, the Cuthbury manager called for his players to focus on getting back into the swing of things after such a lengthy lay-off.
"The players are champing at the bit to get out onto the pitch to play football," said Cuss. "I want them to enjoy playing again."
Wimborne have a fully fit squad to choose from but James Stokoe still has one game of a three-match suspension, which began in December, to serve.
Magpies: (from) Harvell, Arnold, Wilson, Oliver, Costello, Middleton, Blake, Sainsbury, Maybury, Davidson, Webb, Kemble, Gamble, Griffin, Burton-Hemmings, Roast, Ackerman.
Elsewhere, Bashley will be looking to complete a rare double in their crunch home clash with fellow strugglers Bedford (3pm).
Bash grabbed their first of only two Southern League Premier Division wins this season at the New Eyrie thanks to Lewis Blackmore's strike in November.
Bash: (from) Jones, Blackmore, Brookes, Roberts, Strickland, Marden, Kenna, Bulpitt, Soetan, Joyce, Odam, Davis, Flint, Gazzard, Colson, George (g/k).