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I took my car (2004 Chyrsler Sebring convertible) to this shop, and Mike assure me that he was going to repair it, instead he re-assign my car to his top mechanic and this mechanic drove my car 20 miles outside of Fayetteville, NC to his back yard to repair. When I found out about it, I was very upset, because didn't suppose to leave the shop. But Mike said he will stand by the Mechanic work and he will make it right what ever happen. I pay $506.00 dollars for repairs, and I have a shot engine and no car to drive. Mike refused to stand by his word so I happen to take him, his business to court. And I really didn't want to do that, but very unfair and other employees started taking parts off my car while it was sitting there, waiting for Mike to make a decision. I need other people to know about this shop. It's name need to be change to Chop Shop, instead of All Tune & Lube.
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Nova Friburgo, Brazil (AFP) Jan 16, 2011
The Brazilian military sent troops and helicopters Sunday to rescue stranded survivors of floods and landslides that killed more than 625 people but the operation was stymied by more bad weather.
After rains resumed in the afternoon, the air force had to call back helicopters that had been sent as a lifeline to 80 people stranded since Wednesday in the village of Brejal, in the mountains near Rio de Janeiro, a spokesman said.
"The weather conditions do not permit us to advance in the rural areas and to help people who are isolated," said Rio firefighter Colonel Pedro Machado. "We can only make short flights. The teams on the ground are also having a lot of difficulty."
The military had hoped to evacuate people in hamlets cut off by rivers of water and mud that carved massive destruction in the Serrana region just north of Rio de Janeiro.
Bodies that were buried under rubble and sludge would have to wait until teams with heavy equipment could get to the communities, something that could take days because roads were destroyed.
Soldiers, civil defense workers, police and rangers were seen gathering in Nova Friburgo, reinforcing teams that so far have pulled 283 bodies from decimated parts of the town.
General Oswaldo de Jesus Ferreira, coordinating the military response, told O Globo newspaper that the 500 troops sent to the Serrana would not only recover bodies but also clear roads and distribute food.
The military had 38 vehicles, including two ambulances, and 11 helicopters based out of Teresopolis, another hard-hit town where 268 people died.
Although the toll Sunday stood at 626 dead, workers transporting bodies said they feared the overall count will rise as rescuers reached outlying hamlets.
"I think in the end we'll see more than 1,000 bodies," said a funeral worker in Teresopolis, Mauricio Berlim. "In one village near here, Campo Grande, there were 2,500 homes and not one is left standing."
President Dilma Rousseff has declared three days of mourning, while Rio authorities said their state will observe a full week of mourning starting Monday.
At least 14,000 people have been made homeless, officials said, and Rio governor Sergio Cabral declared a state of emergency in seven municipalities.
Authorities made an urgent appeal for donations of blood, bottled water, food and medicine, and for medically trained people to help.
At least four refrigerated trucks were parked in front of a makeshift morgue inside a Teresopolis church to take bodies as decomposition and disease became concerns.
The disaster, which media called the worst tragedy of its kind in Brazil's history, struck sleeping families Wednesday before dawn.
Seasonally heavy rains were suddenly intensified by a cold front, dumping a month's worth of precipitation in just eight hours, causing torrents of water and mud that wiped out everything in their path.
Water, food and electricity were still lacking in some areas of the Serrana four days after the disaster, with authorities struggling to deliver supplies over fully or partially collapsed roads. Telephone communications were unreliable though progressively being restored.
A municipal official in Teresopolis, Solange Sirico, told Brazilian television there was a risk of epidemics breaking out as bodies decomposing in the tropical heat mingled with water runoff.
"Also, in all the mountain region, there is a danger of snakes, scorpions and spiders," she added.
Forecasters warned that the wet weather was likely to last for a few more days.
"We are predicting a light but steady rain, which is not good because it could lay the conditions for more landslides," said the head of the national weather institute, Luiz Cavalcanti.
Originally a 19th-century getaway for Brazilian aristocracy, the Serrana region has come to rely on tourism for its livelihood.
Nova Friburgo, founded by the Swiss in 1819, has ongoing close ties with Geneva, where the foreign ministry said a team of expert relief workers would arrive later Sunday to assess the community's urgent needs.
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Jill Stuart's collection was simply stunning. I don't know if I've ever seen a collection where I very literally wished that I owned every single item, but there's a first time for everything right? The look was super luxe and lush with plenty of furs, intricate party dresses, and plenty of crystal studding. The attention to detail was astounding; one of my favorite looks was the seemingly simple white top (second image) which had a gorgeous silky tie that trailed behind as the model walked. My absolute favorite looks from the collection were the gorgeous statement coats, in particular the white fur one above. I wish I had a jacket like that right about now, it's been freezing in NYC! Follow along on instagram, and be sure to check back for more NYFW coverage.
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Hall in Rockridge is buzzing but not frenetic. Moods and
attitudes are light. Perhaps there's a hint of smugness
wafting through the air. Why not? It's like a personal treasure
chest overflowing with food, flowers and winetucked
away in Oakland. It looks and feels like a real community
place: clean and pleasant but not so shiny as to attract
too much unwanted attention. True, it's not exactly a secret.
It's within steps of the Rockridge BART station and a short
hop across the water from San Francisco. People in The City
know it's there but today, at least, Market Hall belongs
to its nearby residents.
our way to the acclaimed Enzo's Meat & Poultry, we stop
in the Pasta Shop's cheese section to sample Humboldt Fog,
and prunes in Armangac. At their expansive food counter,
we admire sparkling salads, sandwiches and sweets. We want
everythingshepherd's pie, bbq chicken, lasagnas, casseroles
and polenta. Did we forget to mention the fresh pasta? There
are so many varieties, they deserve their own story.
distractions are many. After ogling happy, fresh flowers
at Bloomie's and glistening seafood at Rockridge Fish we
have yet to reach Enzo's. Market Hall Produce is jammed
with fruits and vegetables
and shoppers, so we opt
for mochas at Peaberry's.
the break, we reach itjust beyond the stacks of wine
and Champagne at Paul Marcus Wines we stumble into Enzo's
space. And what a butcher shop this is! It's not the fancy
place we were expectinguntil our eyes glaze over at
the cases filled with Rocky Range and Petaluma chickens,
neat rows of Saag's bockwurst, and sausages from Montibella
and Aidell's. There are endless cuts of beef, lamb, pork
and veal. One enthusiastic shopper senses our awe and stops
to exclaim, "This place is great!" Another swears
by the grass-fed Western Grasslands beef. "It's amazing,"
she says. Soon, we're besieged by recommendations for personal
favorites, and praise for Enzo's. Many have been shopping
here since it opened in 1988.
the counter a butcher is stacking five pounds of duck legs
on the scalethe buyer is worried they won't be ready
for tonight's dinner. She is quickly assured there's plenty
of time and learns the best way to cook them. Someone else
is buying Australian racks of lamb. She leaves with a neat
package and roasting instructions. Today's big seller? Filets
of beef.
are no worries of mad cow from either side of the counter.
Not even a bristle if you mention the topic. One of the
white boards overhead says that, for a limited time, Enzo's
will cut to order prime ribs, New York strips and rib eyes
from American Kobe Wagyu beef. Another sign extols the virtues
of Western Grasslands beef.
a lot of activity and so much to see. The freezer case is
packed with geese and ostrich, quail and petit poupets.
They share space with sweetbreads, guinea fowl and racks
of venison. We turn around to see chickens roasting.
we're ready to move to Rockridge, close to Enzo's and their
ready-to-roast stuffed pork loin with apricots, mushrooms
and cranberries. Or flank steak filled with roasted red
peppers, feta cheese, spinach and herbs. The chicken cordon
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2011 Yamaha Star Raider S
November 20, 2010 by Troy Siahaan
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Yamaha, through their Star line of motorcycles, has been steadily carving its way into a cruiser market dominated by other brands of American descent for almost a decade now. And while the company has gotten the formula for long distance cruising practically perfected, there's one weapon in its arsenal that's ever-evolving: the boulevard cruiser. These machines are like raging bulls, with attitude and bravado emanating from their pores. The formula is rather simple: big engines, sleek, muscular lines, raked front ends and fat rear tires. For 2011, the Star Raider S meets all those criteria, and more. After checking out these photos, who would dare suggest this motorcycle lacks attitude? You can't. That engine in the middle? It's an air-cooled, 113 cubic inch (or 1854cc for you metric folk), 48-degree V-twin torque monster that hits its peak at a mere 2500 rpm and delivers maximum horsepower 2000 revs later. Four overhead valves are actuated via pushrods, and twin spark plugs per cylinder maximize combustion efficiency. It's cradled in an all-aluminum frame that Star claims is tuned for "light, athletic handling." That's quite a claim when you consider that the Raider S achieves its bad-ass curb appeal thanks to a 39-degree rake angle with 102mm of trail. Oh yeah, one other factor that contributes to the curb appeal—chrome. Lots of it. That's what separates the S model from the standard one. The S models get extra chrome on the triple clamps, fork sliders, air box cover, engine covers, headlight housing and handlebar risers, to name just a few. Minimal yet aggressive bodywork complements the Raider S, ending in a flared tail section that accommodates the 210/40-18 rear tire—the widest offered on any Star model. For my 5-foot, 8-inch frame, the 27.4-inch seat height is low enough to allow my legs (30-inch inseams) to flat-foot the ground at a stop. That aside, I discovered aspects that suggest people of my stature are not the intended audience for this machine. The reach to the bars was a little long for my wingspan. Couple that to the reach to the foot controls and I ended up sitting square against the gas tank. For the most part I'm willing to look past that as the compromised seating position isn't enough to obscure the charms of the smooth, massive torque generated by the big, thumping V-twin engine. Power comes on so low in the powerband it's almost diesel-like. Delivery of fuel and air is done via twin-bore electronic fuel-injection throttle bodies. A throttle position sensor replaces conventional throttle cables for a more accurate metering of just how much twist the rider's right hand is delivering. Yamaha claims mileage figures of up to 42 mpg, but the best we were able to muster under mixed riding conditions was 33 mpg. Of course, your mileage may vary. Unfortunately, it's impossible to know just how fast the engine is spinning as the sparse instrument cluster only displays an analog speedometer. There's no tachometer in sight. The Raider's five forward gears are spaced widely enough that a sixth cog isn't necessary. Shifting action is as positive as you'd expect from a company like Yama… sorry, Star. Power is delivered to the ground via belt drive which requires minimal maintenance. Despite the placement of the controls, wind buffeting isn't a big concern at speeds under 80 mph. Above that and your chest starts to become a sail, especially since wind protection is non-existent. But the Raider doesn't like spinning that high anyway. The Raider S is a machine that commands attention and that's the kind of riding environment it thrives in. Slowing this machine down to garner that attention is the responsibility of twin 298mm discs in front, with a 310mm disc in the rear. Non-adjustable levers up front resulted in a bit of a reach for the brakes, but both front and rear units combine to deliver solid stopping power despite the claimed 730 pound wet weight. While the Raider S is by no means a sportbike, I took the opportunity to flog it through some fine southern California canyon roads and was pleasantly surprised at what I found. The outstretched front wheel doesn't do the Raider any favors in the agility department, but the bike is rather easy to turn. To my surprise, the 210 rear tire doesn't feel squared off, and the bike moves effortlessly from side to side. The 46mm forks provide 5.1 inches of travel, and the rear is suspended by a hidden shock with adjustable spring preload and 3.5 inches of travel. For the majority of riding situations the ride is firm yet comfortable. It's only when pushed beyond the limits of its design (like trying to carve canyons) that the suspension's shortcomings come to light. So what is the Star Raider S? It's the tool to have if you're the type who seeks attention. The standard model will get the job done also, but the level of chrome trim on the S model puts it over the top. It's a powerful ride that's beautifully refined without missing the point—just listen to its V-twin rumble. But with i's weight and reach it's also not for the new rider. Beginner Riders Frankly, this isn't a machine for beginners. While it can be done, as mentioned earlier, the weight of the machine and the reach to the bars is a bit much for those under six feet tall, such as myself, and trying to maneuver the Raider in tight quarters could be a challenge considering its 70.9-inch wheelbase. Intermediate Riders The intermediate rider stepping up to his/her first "big" bike will appreciate the torque but should be careful not to get too ambitious with it. The same maneuverability concerns that apply to the beginning rider apply here as well, but I'll assume the intermediate rider has acquired those skills by now. Expert riders Experts will obviously get the most out of the Raider S as they should have the skill set to fully exploit everything it has to offer. Its massive engine won't overwhelm experienced pilots, its handling characteristics should be old hat by now and the weight is about average for anyone who has ridden cruisers before. At $15,290, it also comes at a price more appropriate to skilled riders.


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Hey, I just thought I'd update y'all. I have a pair of budgies I finally managed to get to breed, and while unfortunately of the four eggs layed, one was smashed, one got a bloodring after a few days, and one died just two days before it should have hatched, but one managed to make it and I just pulled him from the nest box Thursday evening.
It was a little nerve-wracking at first. That first night he wasn't sure how to be handfed, and wouldn't accept the pipette. I did my best, and come night time gave him back to his parents for the night (they're OK with me handling the baby, so this went over well and they fed him that night and the next morning).
The next day I pulled him again around 11 o'clock, waited for his crop to empty and then attempted feeding again around 3-4pm ( I don't remember exact time). Again we struggled, he was a little better though. Then I had an idea-- I knew lots of people would use bent spoons to feed the handfeeding formula, I did not have a spoon to destroy, nor the tools to bend it so I got a drinking straw and cut a rectangular notch in the end and rounded the edges. He began nibbling food off of this quite readily, and I was able to alternately use the straw then the pipette until he was hungrily accepting the pipette into his mouth to be fed.
Now he begins his "feed me!" chatter as soon as he knows I am getting his food ready, and eats until his crop is nice and full.
This is him after his most recent feeding.
(yes, I was compelled to give him a teddy bear after I discovered that he has been cuddling with the hard plastic digital thermometer in his brooder, my sister kindly donated it from her stuffed animal collection)
Now down to the fun stuff--- what mutation do you suppose he is? I'm 100% positive it's not lutino although a glance at the photos would tell me otherwise--- his eyes are dark and have been since he was hatched (by the way yes, I am pretty sure he is male based on my observations on previous clutches my birds have raised... I've always been able to guess what gender they were.. the females had distinct white rings around the inside of their nostrils at a young age, and wider pelvic bones).
Anyway, I'll give you the information about his parent.
Mother: Yellow face type II sky blue, believed to carry violet -- Parents unknown
Father: Yellow face type II clearflight peid --- Parents: Mother: Yellowface type II sky blue. Father: Violet peid
Now to me, it is pretty obvious this baby will be peid, and likely double yellow face or perhaps wild colored (do to his incoming yellow feathers), do you think he will be "more" than just a clearflight peid? Is there any chance he could be violet?
I'm not well versed in budgie genetics, so I was wondering if any of you more well versed folks could lend me a hand?


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I always say that a good work environment is a fun work environment. You need to be able to enjoy yourself at work, to loosen up, to have fun in order to be more efficient. If you succumb too much to stress and routine you will get nowhere and your work will suffer. So what you need to do is to come up with some fun ideas at work and make your boss implement them with the only argument he or she will listen too, the fact that this investment will prove be lucrative, because it will provide a better work environment, which will boost employee morale and motivation, which will finally improve efficiency and productivity, which will in turn bring a higher profit, and thus the circle is completed. If you know how to make this argument, even in tough economic times you might get away with a new foosball table in the common room or something similar. All you need to do is come up with the fun ideas. Of course you shouldn't go overboard and you should try to stick to a budget that might not aggravate your bosses too much. Good luck, and to spur you on, here are a couple of ideas which I found to be very fun at the workplace:
1. Foosball. One of the great fun ideas at work is to have a foosball table in the common room. It might sound like more of a guy thing, but actually it's fun for everybody. It's not that expensive to buy, so maybe your boss won't have such a hard time getting his head around it. The only down side is that you can only play maximum four at a time, but if you were to have two foosball tables, than organizing a championship and getting everybody competitive and excited wouldn't be so hard.
2. Thematic office parties. Everybody loves to dress up, and best of all it doesn't cost the company anything, because all they have to do is provide the venue. It's one of the great fun ideas at work, because everybody would like to dress up and pretend like they are somebody else for example, in the case of a costume party. Your job as an organizer is to come up with a great and original theme that everybody will love.
3. Have pets at work. You can talk your boss into letting you have an office pet, such as a parakeet or a rabbit or a guinea pig. Everybody loves a small creature, so it wouldn't be that hard into talking your boss into it, which makes it a one of the great fun ideas at work. Sharing the responsibility and always being able to look at an innocent cute creature will do wonders for employee morale and cohesion, which will give you yet another argument for convincing your boss.
4. Casual Friday. This is a fun idea at work that has become almost common place for al corporations. Still, it is not always present in small businesses and I think every employee should try to make a plea to their bosses in order to get it, because it has been proven as a great method to reduce employee stress.
5. Impersonate a colleague day. You should try to make this rule once a month that everybody has to pick a name out of a bag and then impersonate that person for the rest of the day. It's a great way to loosen up, to reduce stress, and to stop people taking themselves too seriously. I believe this is an idea with a lot of potential, especially in a young or open minded environment, where everybody can take a joke.
6. Balloon day. Who doesn't like balloons? So why not make a day specially dedicated for them. Get balloons everywhere in the workplace because everybody associates them with a good time. So, even if there is no special occasion, fill the office with balloons and everyone will have a good time.
7. Employees bake off. Eating healthy is the key to having a good state of mind. So, a good place to start is to eliminate junk food from the work place. Getting your bosses to give money for a fully equipped kitchen where every employee can cook their own meals won't be an easy task, but I believe it will be worth it.
These are just some fun ideas at work that I have seen put in practice, with a pretty big success, but of course the key is to find something that suits the mechanics of your team. If you think you have any suggestions or some great ideas, please feel free to leave them in the comments section bellow. Now remember, the only way you can be efficient at your work, is to enjoy it and have fun once in a while.


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ICC Twenty20 World Cup 1st Match, Qualifying Group A in between Bangladesh vs Afghanistan t20 live score, match result and after the end of match also we will provide the match highlights available as soon as possible. The match will be held on as per fixture 16th, March, 2014 and match will be settled at as per fixture Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur while match will be start at 09:30 GMT | 15:30 local | 14:30 PKT
Both teams looking for his first match so now one wants to loss his match, Bangladesh team recently played with Afg team in Asia Cricket Cup 2014 & Afghanistan beat the Bangladesh team. In Asia Cup Bangladesh team looking no so good they could not be able to win any match, so now let see what happened in this match.
Both teams first performed in Warm up of t20 world cup 2014, Afghanistan team played first warm up match with Netherlands Afghanistan won by 35 runs (D/L method) while next match with Zimbabwe & Zimbabwe won by 7 wickets (with 3 balls remaining),
On the other hand Bangladesh team looking in a strong in his first to warm up matches, first they won from UAE by 4 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) and then won from Ireland by 44 score, so both matches with good run rate now its time to played with Afghanistan, in below we will provide the both teams squads list which will be performed in today match for more further match updates stay with us.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan T20 Live Score Online WorldCup 2014 16, March
- Match: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
- Date: 16, March, 2014
- Time: 09:30 GMT | 15:30 local
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Bangladesh Team Squad
Rubel Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Shamsur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Sohag Gazi, Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Abdur Razzak, Al-Amin Hossain, Anamul Haque, Farhad Reza, Mahmudullah, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mominul Haque, Nasir Hossain
Afghanistan Team Squad
Mohammad Nabi, Aftab Alam, Najibullah Zadran, Nawroz Mangal, Samiullah Shenwari, Shafiqullah, shapoor Zadran, Hamid Hassan, Asghar Stanikzai, Dawlat Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Hamza Hotak, Mirwais Ashraf, Karim Sadiq, Mohammad Shahzad, Najeeb Taraki
Match Prediction ?
ICC T20 World Cup 1st Match of Group A match prediction is both teams have good bating with bowling up, in Asia Cup Afg beat the Bangladesh so situation is 50%, 50% but our points of view Bangladesh team favorite and they won the match now let see which team will be able to won the match for more further updates stay with us.


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THE GAME: Oregon (5-0, 1-0 Pac-10) at UCLA (4-1, 1-0 Pac-10), 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Calif. Radio: KXL (750 AM). TV: KATU (2)
ON THE DUCKS: UCLA leads the all-time series 37-19. If recent history means anything, Saturday's game will be close and high-scoring. The last four games played in L.A. have been decided on the final play. The Ducks have won the last two meetings, 21-20 last year and 29-10 in 2000.
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Listing Courtesy of Patricia Hutchinson of Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
Listing information
- Beds: 3
- Stories: 0
- Foreclosure: No
- Lot Area: 0.22
- County: Berrien
- Style: Single Family
- Baths: 3 (Full: 3 3/4: 0 1/2: 0 Other: 0)
- Parking Type Description: None 0 cars
- Total Square Footage: 1,529 ($153.70 per sq. foot)
- Lot Size: 200x40
- School District: Watervliet
- Year Built: 1950
- Status: Active
- New Construction: No
- Above Ground Sq. Feet: 1,202
- Estimated Annual Taxes: $4,788
- Subdivision: S41 - Watervliet School
Access Feat: Accessibility Features No
Additional Items All Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Laminate Floor, Satellite System, Water Softener/Owned
Air Conditioning Central
Appliances Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement Yes
Design Traditional
Driveway Paved
Exterior Features Deck(s), Patio
Exterior Material Vinyl
Fireplace No
Garage: Garage No
Heat Source Natural Gas
Heat Type Forced Air
Kitchen Features Eating Area, Snack Bar
Landscape Shrubs/Hedges, Terraced Yard
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Manufactured: Manufactured Y/N No
Other Basement Rooms: Basement Bedrooms - 0, Basement Rooms: Basement Finished SQFT - 0.00, Basement Rooms: Basement Full Baths - 0, Basement Rooms: Basement Half Baths - 0, Basement Rooms: Total Basement SQFT - 0.00, Lower Rooms: Lower Half Baths - 0, Lower Rooms: Lower Bedrooms - 1, Lower Rooms: Lower Finished SQFT - 327.00, Lower Rooms: Lower Full Baths - 1, Lower Rooms: Total Lower SQFT - 327.00, Main Rooms: Main Bedrooms - 0, Main Rooms: Main Full Baths - 1, Main Rooms: Main Half Baths - 0, Main Rooms: Main Level SQFT - 754.00, Road Frontage - 40.00, Upper Rooms: Upper Bedrooms - 2, Upper Rooms: Upper Full Baths - 1, Upper Rooms: Upper Half Baths - 0, Upper Rooms: Upper Level Square Feet - 448.00, Waterfront Options: Water Frontage - 0.00
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Util Avail at Street Broadband, Cable, Electric, Natural Gas, Public Sewer, Telephone Line
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Each year, MARQ Your Path serves 75 students with disabilities at Marquette University.
*As defined by the US Department of Health and Human Services
**Academic need is determined by an applicant's high school GPA (2.75 or below)
Marquette University's Office of Disability Services is dedicated to providing equal access within the classroom setting, through the determination of appropriate accommodations, for students with documented disabilities. ODS promotes accessibility awareness through collaboration with campus partners, the development of student self-advocacy, and through consultation with the broader community. Guided by the university's mission, we strive to support the Marquette community in their efforts to educate all students on campus.


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My cards are inspired by late night jokes shared with friends, pop culture, hip hop, the internet, animals, the outdoors, and the incredible community of Portland creatives I am lucky enough to be part of. Few things make me happier than knowing someone's face lit up after receiving one of my cards.
Wholesale catalog available, or view and order individual cards.
Email wholesale inquiries and orders to firstname.lastname@example.com
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Paper: 100lb Cougar Digital Choice Cover: Forest Stewardship Council certified & 10% post-consumer recycled content
Envelope: Bright Blue with Cello Sleeves • 60 lb. Text envelopes• FSC Certified• Acid-free for archival quality• 30% Recycled materials• 30% Post-consumer waste• Sustainable Forestry Initiative Certified
Designer: Melissa Rachel Black
Made in & ships from: Portland, OR
All Images, Artwork & Designs© 2010 - 2014 Melissa Rachel Black
See more via the Catalog or Shop links at the top.
Self-promotional flyer. Within a week 90% of the flyers on Mississippi Ave had no tabs left! Booyeah!
One-off watercolor painted thank you cards for my favorite professors upon graduation from UCSC.
Letterpress poster, 2009
Letterpress poster, 2009.
Wedding invitation design, 2011.
Handmade book of photography, 2009.
Handmade kids book, for adults! Edition of 8. 2009
Handmade book including original digital illustrations, 2008. Edition of 5.
Design, illustration, photography and layout for various publications.
Feature illustration for Linework NW in the Portland Mercury.
Leeds Rugby photo featured at Leeds University, 2009.
Photos of the 2008 University of California budget cut protests featured in German publication, Strategie.
Illustration for the Portland Mercury.
Ad for the Float Shoppe in the Portland Mercury.
Illustration on transgender children and education for the Portland Mercury.
Illustration on pedestrian accidents for the Portland Mercury.
Cover and feature photography for the Good Times newspaper in Santa Cruz, CA.
Art Outlines is a collection of handmade vector illustrations by designer Melissa Rachel Black. Art Outlines: Vol 1 includes over 500 high-quality, easily accessible, royalty-free outline vector graphics for professional designers and DIY, available for immediate, instant download. Individual Art Outlines sets are also available. With an art outlines collection, you will never again waste time searching through pages of low-resolution, disorganized, or poor quality vectors. Art Outlines is clipart redefined.
For more information or to order, visit www.artoutlines.com.
In 2010 I started creating images out of gummi bears, both originals and recreations of famous pieces.
Inquiries & information.
Thanks for your interest in my pet portraits! Here's how we get started.
Step 1: You email me photos (the more the merrier), including different angles (and limbs please if multi-colored) so I can get a good sense of your pet's shape and coloring. Let me know their names if you'd like them included, and feel free to share any personality tidbits or embellishments I might capture.
Step 2: Please send payment via paypal or venmo to email@example.com or via Square Cash at this link https://cash.me/$MelissaBlack. See price list below.
Step 3: You'll receive your pet portrait via email within two weeks after completing steps 1 and 2.
Price List
Pet Portrait......................$40
You'll receive your pet portrait via email, sized to print on a standard 8.5x11 letter sized paper. For each additional pet, add $40. This is the most cost effective way to receive your pet portrait, because the art can be printed at home or at a local copy shop, on any size or material for just a few bucks, and as many times as you like. See FAQ below for printing tips.
+Add Original 8.5x11" Print..........$15
Want me to make a print for you? No problem! Please include your shipping address in Step 1. If ordering multiple pet portraits, you may request to include all pets in one print for no extra charge, or have them printed separately for $10 each. Add additional prints for $10 each. Ships within a week.
+Add 10 Greeting Cards..........$30
Please include your shipping address in Step 1. You will receive fifteen greeting cards, sized A2 (4.5x5.25") on bright white cardstock with sky blue envelopes. Ships within a week.
Also available: T-Shirt, Poster, Large Print, Stickers, Phone Case, Canvas, Laptop Decal, Shower Curtain, Mug, Notepad, Pillows, Tapestry, Coasters, Personalized Stationery, Postcards, Fabric, Playing Cards, Pattern. Simply inquire for pricing.
How is my pet portrait created?
I draw your pet portrait by hand via my electronic wacom tablet, which creates a one-of-a-kind vector illustration. It's almost like a logo of your pet, which you can use in all different ways!
If I choose to print by myself, do you have any tips?
FedEx does a great job, and for just a couple bucks you can make your own print. Just bring the pet portrait file I send you on a USB (or email to email@example.com), and ask for some 8.5x11" bright white cardstock. You can print by yourself at their self serve station, or have them print it for you at the desk. You can also print on your home printer!
Who are you & what else do you do?
I'm Melissa Rachel Black, a full time illustrator living in Portland, OR. You can see and shop my other creations and read more about me on my website www.melissarachelblack.com and connect with me on instagram or facebook.
Looking forward to hearing from you and working together!


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The Allegro Wrap is a rectangular, lacy wrap. Can be worked up in your favorite fingering weight yarn.
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All I Want For Christmas: My 2010 TV Wish List
2009 was a great year in TV — but not for every show. Some of my favorite series are in need of a makeover, whether it's for an individual, plotline, or well, everything. But since it's the holidays and the spirit of generosity abounds, I'm going to proclaim what I have on my television wish list for 2010, and hope some TV exec out there has the Santa spirit within and grants them. Check out what I want, and don't forget to vote on all my Best of 2009 polls!


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Fantasy Friday @ Mayhem PartyBus
Alpha Mayhem
Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11:00 PM - Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 3:00 AM (PST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
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The Ride: Join our sexy and upscale limo bus for a Friday naughty-ride night out of consensual, legal and inhibited fun. While riding around town have your senses delighted by our drop-dead-georgeous pole dancers, models entertainers and friendly stewardess companions.
Meetup Location: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Drinks are included so you MUST be 21+! - Beware! Open-minded adult fun and safe environment at all times. Men, Women and Couples Welcome.
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1 Seminole Way
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The most important results of the Rural Financial Services Project in Ghana were of institutional nature. The project helped strengthen the regulatory and oversight bodies (Bank of Ghana, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning) as well as the capacity of apex bodies for rural banks and credit unions. It also contributed to the professionalization of rural banks. At the micro level, however, access to lending products did not increase according to expectations, particularly for small-scale farmers.
Key recommendations of this project performance assessment pertain to the introduction of innovative approaches and products that can help deepen the outreach of lending to poorer clients and small farmers, such as matching grants and guarantee schemes. Innovative products need to be introduced in a more systematic manner, with pre-feasibility studies and pilot tests to ensure better adaptation to the context and risk management. Also, synergies need to be strengthened with other IFAD-financed projects supporting rural development in Ghana.
RFSP's value added mainly consisted of its accomplishments in institutional development and its contribution to greater outreach of rural banks and credit unions. This outreach is mainly related to savings product and credit for non-agricultural activities. The progress made in boosting credit to agricultural activities and value chains was more modest. RFSP made progress in policy dialogue, particularly with the approval of the Ghana Microfinance Policy of 2006. The above important achievements for the rural and microfinance sector as a whole are broadly beneficial to low-income and poor households in the country. In line with IFAD's mandate, the project's main weakness was its limited focus on micro-level interventions that cater for the specific needs of the poor, such as the envisaged linkages between informal and formal financial institutions. Also, there were limited synergies between RFSP and other IFAD-supported projects in Ghana.
This PPA formulates the following recommendations that may be adopted by the RFSP successor programme (RAFIP).
Recommendation 1. Provide support to innovations (processes and financial products) in a more systematic manner, with pre-feasibility studies and pilot tests to ensure that key stakeholders contribute to design and better manage risks.
Recommendation 2. Support credit for agriculture and agricultural value chains by introducing and progressively expanding innovative financing instruments such as matching grants and guarantee schemes, as well as by ensuring more synergies between IFAD-supported projects in rural and agricultural development and RAFIP (RFSP successor intervention).
Recommendation 3. Continue to support policy dialogue in rural and microfinance, enhance coordination among donors and support apex organizations so that the latter can take a more active role in the appropriate sectoral fora.
Recommendation 4. Strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems by investing in further informatization of the sector and introducing internationally recognized indicators in the self-monitoring system of micro and rural finance institutions; more systematically assess the usefulness of training packages; conduct a baseline and follow-up survey on the socio economic impact of country-wide rural and microfinance programmes such as RAFIP
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(CNSNews.com) – Weeks ahead of Thursday's "bipartisan" meeting on health care reform, House Republicans offered their ideas to President Barack Obama in a booklet presented to the president during his visit to the Republican Party retreat in Baltimore on Jan. 29.
The 27-page booklet includes proposals on health care as well as six other issues Republicans consider vital to America's continued prosperity: jobs, fiscal responsibility, open government and transparency, energy, savings, national security and fiscal reform.
The booklet, entitled "Better Solutions, a Compilation of GOP Alternatives," was prepared by House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio). It includes legislation proposed by the House over the last year and several letters written to the president on these issues over the same time period.
Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said as much when the president called on her at the retreat.
"Thank you, Mr. President," Blackburn said. "And thank you for acknowledging that we have ideas on health care. Because, indeed, we do have ideas. We have plans. We have over 50 bills. We have lots of amendments that would bring health care ideas to the forefront.
"We've got plans to lower cost, to change purchasing models, address medical liability, insurance accountability, chronic and preexisting conditions, and access to affordable care for those with those conditions, insurance portability, expanded access, but not doing it with creating more government, more bureaucracy and more cost for the American taxpayer," Blackburn said.
"And we look forward to sharing those ideas with you," she said. "We want to work with you on health reform and making certain that we do it in an affordable, cost-effective way that is going to reduce bureaucracy, reduce government interference and reduce costs to individuals and to taxpayers.
"And if those good ideas aren't making it to you, maybe it's the House Democrat leadership that is an impediment instead of a conduit," Blackburn said.
Like the health care proposal posted by the Obama administration on Monday, the GOP compilation was posted online and in a Web video on Boehner's congressional Web site on Feb. 3, where the Republican House leader encouraged people to download the PDF to review the GOP's ideas.
House Republicans sent letters to the White House detailing their plans for job creation and helping small businesses on Oct. 7, 2009 and Dec. 9, 2009. An alternative to the Democrats' stimulus plan also is included in the Boehner report.
The compilation details the House GOP plan for health care it put forth in HR 4038, which was introduced in the House on Nov. 6, 2009.
It includes tort reform, access to affordable health insurance for people with pre-existing conditions and limiting insurance companies from cancelling policies, allowing Americans to buy insurance across state lines and dependents to remain on their parents' policies until age 25. The health care bill is accompanied by a letter sent to the president on May 13, 2009.
In a detailed table, a plan for reducing the federal deficit and increasing personal savings is presented, including the consolidation and "refocus" of numerous federal programs that would save hundreds of millions of dollars over five years.
The table also includes a long list of programs that should be terminated, including the funding for "unnecessary international organizations" ($417.5 million), eliminating federal transportation funding for landscaping museums and other transportation "enhancements" ($4.1 billion), and terminating ineffective federal education programs ($2.8 billion).
The signatures of 222 economists are included in the booklet following a statement on the way to create jobs and rein in federal spending.
"The country's economic future depends on Congress' ability to rein in the growth of federal spending," the statement says. "Failing to restrict spending growth will further balloon the national debt, impede economic growth, and threaten the long-term economic health of our Nation. Controlling spending growth to reverse our dangerous debt accumulation can be done without endangering the near-term economic recovery, and will prove beneficial over the longer horizon.
"The 2009 near-term "stimulus" has proven to be an inefficient spur to job creation and does not merit repeating," reads the statement. "Any further policy efforts should be focused on opening borders to free trade, cutting burdensome regulations, and providing necessary tax relief to employers and employees."
The portion of the report that addresses "open government and transparency" notes HR 554, which would require bills to be posted online for 72 hours before they come to a vote. Other legislation on transparency would require that all health care negotiations be made publicly, and cameras would be allowed to cover the Rules Committee, which now meets behind closed doors to decide when a bill will come to a vote.
At the Republican retreat in January, Obama said he has listened to ideas from the other side of the aisle and will continue to do so, as long as both sides are willing to get something done for the American people.
"I was not elected by Democrats or Republicans, but by the American people," Obama said. "That's especially true because the fastest-growing group of Americans are independents. That should tell us both something.
"I'm ready and eager to work with anyone who is willing to proceed in the spirit of goodwill," Obama said. "But understand, if we can't break free from partisan gridlock, if we can't move past the politics of 'no,' if resistance supplants constructive debate, I still have to meet my responsibilities as president.
"I've got to act for the greater good, because that, too, is a commitment that I have made," Obama said. "And that, too, is what the American people sent me to Washington to do."
The health care summit is set to being at 10 a.m. on Thursday.


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On 26.02.2005 12:12 -0500, Chris Buechler wrote:
> I don't speak for Manuel or pretend to on the mailing list, but from
> things in the past, he doesn't like to add in things that don't work
> properly the vast majority of the time. Sounds like this would be
> right up that alley. If the driver for this card in 6 can be easily
Exactly my opinion! Only reasonably stable stuff is going to make it
into official m0n0wall releases.
> On another note, and probably a similar situation, FreeBSD's
> "Project Evil" that allows you to use Windows network drivers for
> cards on FreeBSD would be an interesting addition if it would work
> reliably. Though on m0n0wall, it's probably not really feasible,
> given the way the filesystem works.
Yeah, I had a look at that, and it's interesting, but I'm not sure
how it would work - I mean it's not like you can just upload the
.SYS/.INF files and somehow load them, but you have to convert them
and get .h files that you can then compile with the ndis driver,
right? If so, then things would be difficult, as we probably can't
just compile a set of the most common drivers and ship that with
m0n0wall due to licensing issues.
- Manuel


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ARNOLD, MO • Fox C-6 School District is leveraging the power of the Internet to radically improve the governance process while saving time, taxpayer dollars and the environment. This new eGovernance initiative will replace the old and costly method of compiling, printing, binding and distributing paper agenda packets by hand, and will greatly improve the current online hosting methods for Board of Education related documents. The remarkably powerful, easy-to-use solution will enable the organization to maximize the effectiveness of their board meetings with increased transparency, providing a basis for better and more open communication with the public, while dramatically increasing productivity and saving thousands of dollars annually. This technology will be in use for the next Board of Education meeting scheduled for April 21, 2015. You can access BoardDocs by clicking here.
The paperless meeting solution, called "BoardDocs®", was initially developed in the year 2000 for a Georgia school district. Since then, hundreds of governing bodies nationwide have adopted the system. By making meeting agendas and supporting documents available on the Internet, Fox C-6 will be able distribute documents associated with board meetings more quickly and efficiently, at a dramatically reduced cost to the organization.
Electronic distribution will not only save time and resources, but will also provide unprecedented public access via the Fox C-6 website to agenda items and other governing body-related information. This process will allow interested parties to review information prior to board meetings. After the meeting, individuals can review the agenda items and see what action the governing body took, complete with voting results. All documents associated with the meeting are automatically archived and can be accessed by meeting date or by using the system's comprehensive search feature.
Fox C-6 will also use the BoardDocs technology to publish its policies and procedures online for the public to easily view. Previously, paper versions of policy manuals were distributed and maintained throughout the organization. Now, by publishing them online, all interested parties can have access to the most current and historical meeting information immediately. Online distribution will also drastically reduce the expense of distributing policies and procedures.
Additionally, BoardDocs will increase the amount of time members of the governing body have to review agenda information, enabling them to better prepare for meetings. Under the old paper system, the meeting packet could not be distributed until every document had been prepared, submitted and approved. Once all the documents were submitted, staff members would typically spend two days assembling the documents into packets before distributing them to the governing body. Through the MetaSearch feature, members of the governing body will also have access to best practices from other organizations that are using the system, allowing them to gain important knowledge about initiatives other governing bodies have considered and implemented.
The new eGovernance features can be accessed via the organization's Web site at www.fox.k12.mo.us beginning with the April Board Meeting. BoardDocs uses a structured, collaborative workflow that is specifically designed to meet the unique needs and legal requirements of public school boards, county commissions, municipal governments and a wide variety of other types of governing bodies.
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TSU, MIE PREF. – The Aichi and Mie prefectural governments said Friday they have awarded major trading house Marubeni Corp. a contract to construct and operate a huge solar plant at a site straddling their border.
The ¥16 billion facility, which will have a maximum output of 48,700 kw, is scheduled to go on stream in October 2014 and will operate for 20 years, according to prefectural officials.
The electricity generated will be sufficient to supply some 15,000 households and will be sold to Chubu Electric Power Co., which serves Aichi, Mie and other prefectures in the Chubu region.
Six companies submitted bids for the project, but Aichi and Mie officials judged Marubeni had the most knowhow in the energy business, and its proposal was also deemed attractive in terms of job creation.


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The operator of All Nippon Airways is considering purchasing three A380 superjumbo jet planes from Airbus SAS, according to informed sources.
ANA Holdings Inc. would likely use the aircraft on routes connecting Japan and Honolulu, the sources said Monday. It hopes to include the plan in its medium-term business program to be released later this month.
ANA would be the first Japanese airline to utilize the European-made double-deck jetliner, which has around 500 seats.
Analysts say, however, that ANA would have to negotiate a lower price for the planes, which go for around ¥50 billion.
Currently, ANA operates two round-trip flights per day between Narita International Airport and Honolulu and one round-trip flight between Haneda airport in Tokyo and Honolulu. For these routes, the airline uses planes with around 200 seats, including Boeing 767s.
The average occupancy rate for the routes stood at about 93 percent in the April-September period last year, far exceeding its overall international average of some 80 percent.
ANA may also use A380s on the route connecting Haneda and Los Angeles, the sources said. Seat occupancy on that route averages 89 percent.
Japan Airlines operates routes linking Narita, Haneda, Chubu International and Kansai International with Honolulu. JAL's seat occupancy rate for the routes topped 90 percent in the April-November period last year.
If ANA increases its seat capacity on Japan-Honolulu routes by introducing the superjumbos, airfare competition will intensify, a senior JAL official warned.
Skymark Airlines, the third-largest Japanese carrier, saw its contract to buy six A380 planes canceled by Airbus in 2014 after the company failed to make scheduled payments. Skymark filed for bankruptcy protection in January 2015, due partly to the huge penalties for canceling the contract.


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Note: According to their marriage certificate, the ages of bothPatrick and Emma were given as 21. Yet the Register report saysthey were married by special licence - ?needed for under agemarriage? They were married in the house of John White of Robe.They both signed the certificate and the witnesses were ThomasXX, labourer of Robe Town and Bridget Brown, Servant, of RobeTown. She 'left her mark'. The Anglican Minister signed thecertificate as 'John Sheldon'. Patrick gave his name simply as'Francis'.
Father: Patrick Quinlivan
Mother: Eliza Neville
Marriage 1 Emma Staniford b: 9 AUG 1843 in Plymouth, Devon, England.
Marriage 2 Mary Ann Elizabeth Egan b: 13 MAR 1866 in Happy Valley, South Australia.
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Mental Health
Have Mental Health Questions? Ask a Psychiatrist Online
Hi JA customer are you there?
OK let us know when you are back online and can chat
and one of us will chat with you
yes I am here
Hi nice to see you
how are you tonight
very depressed and confused
oh yes I am sure
I have read your post and this is so sad
I am glad that you can acknowledge that this is an abusive relationship
it is sad and that is just such a brief summary of what my life has been, I know it could be alot worse, but I am at the point I just dont know how to get better
it took me a long time to get to that point, I really thought for a long time it was all my fault
well its not your fault
you have to care for yourself and your daughter right?
yes I do, he is trying to take her from me now
and the most important thing is that you got away
He wont succeed
most women risk a lot when they try to get away
many of them get killed
so you are lucky that you got out
and are in a safe place
still once you leave that old manipulation that he did to you
but Im not away, he doesnt live here, but he has destroyed every aspect of my life, and the worst part is I sit here and still wish he was back
can still run through your mind over and over
I understand that
but you say he has destroyed every aspect of your life?
does that mean your child is dead?
wait I misread this
he has taken my entire family away, he is spending time with them instead of me being able to, he has filed papers to try and take my daughter from me
oh so your daughter is okay
so your life is not destroyed
she is, but he just shows up sometimes and takes off with her
and as far as taking your family away?
well he could not do that unless they wanted to
so your family wanted to leave you
he had no power to do that to you
unless they wanted to abandon you
so you dont need them anyway
he is manipulative, he convinced my 80 year old grandmother that I use the baby to manipulate him, and poor poor pitiful him
well she would not have abandoned you no matter what he said if she did not want to
so no matter there
and him and my mother are just too chummy, have been from day one, she use to be my best friend, and nd ever since he came along she has been on his side, every time hed do something she would say oh well thats how he is
tell me how we can help you on this?
no one person can force another person to think another way
But i have 3 other children, older, that dont understand y I dont want them around my mother and grandmother now, we are a super tight close family before, they tell my kids I am crazy,
so if your Mom feels as she does it has nothing to dow ith him
so whats the problem?
you keep your kids away
help me to understand the problem here
and if I let them watch the baby they call him and he takes off with her
why would you do that?
what is the problem
if I keep my kids away then I am the bad parent because I wont let them see them , the kids get upset and I again look like the bad guy because I wont let them see therir grandkids
if your mom and grandmom feel as they do why in heck would you allow them to baby sit your kids?
well who cares?
why are you so concerned with what others think?
you cant have it both ways
my biggest problem is moving on, I dont want to miss him, I dont want to feel anything for him, I want to move on with my life and I cant, ive tried so hard
tell me what you did when you tried so hard to move on
so I can help you on this
what did you do to move on?
I live in a tiny tiny town, I lost my business over what other people thought, and now barely have money to feed my kids
so tell me what you did to move on?
and oh no
dont tell me you lost your business over what other people thought
if that is true
you are not a good business woman
I stayed away, I changed my phone number, I even tried dating,
businesses thrive on gossip so I dont buy this for a moment
well thats all good
so how is it that you are still in touch?
if you changed all your contacts?
okay we seem to be having some tech problems or else you are writing on a hand held
so I am moving us to q and as
q and a
see ya there
I owned a restaurant in a small town, perception is everything, and when four of my five female employees walked out because I was being so awful to him because he had went to thieir houses crying about how I wouldnt let him see his baby, then all of thier families stopped eating there, then yes it did rruin my business, you figure a town of 350 people and you get 4 familys mad and the best busniness wooman in the world cant fix it because its not about business its persona
Oh no, make no mistake I completely agree with you perception is everything.
That said, if you lost business because you were awful to him what does that mean? That you held a gun to his head?
Lemme know.
he called me at work, and talked me into giving him my new number, there is still a part of me that wants him to come home and that is what I struggle with and I dont know how to stop feeling that way
And NO way I believe for even a second that four of his five employees walked out because you would not let him see his baby? I don't know who you think you are writing to here but this fiction does not wash.
I am going to opt out here so you can speak with other experts on this.
No way am I calling you a liar, but there is no way four of his five employees walked out on him because you would not allow him to see his child. Perhaps he is a liar. I have opted out of this question so lets wait until another expert can weigh in on this.
Good luck, Cathy


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Princess; My Black and Hyper Dog
MY 10 months old dog princess who is very hyper and love to bit my feet every time I enter the house and always jump at my face if she gets excited.
I cut her hair because I cant take a nice shot of her face because her coat is always on the way.
Her reaction while whistling at her, she always makes me laugh every time I whistle at her.
Playing with my mothers cute pillow.
Resting and looking at me, she wanted to go outside but I'm too lazy to stand up and open the door for her. I always keep this hyper dog in my room because she has this bad habit mis-placing the shoes and slippers.


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Utah State linebacker Torrey Green doesn't like how he has landed in a starting role, like any good teammate he hates the fact that Kyler Fackrell suffered a season-ending knee injury against Tennessee.
However, he expects to make the most of his opportunity when he starts this Saturday against Idaho State.
"Coaches always talk about when someone goes down, you have to step up," he said. "Coach Wells tells us to step up and not flinch and that is what I am going to do."
The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Green, who played in seven games last season and filled in for Fackrell after he was hurt in Sunday's game, said he is approaching practice this week with the same mentality he always has.<


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In the year 2002, The Sabari Group, headed by its dynamic Chairman & Managing Director, Mr. K.R.V.Ramani ventured into the Hospitality business.
The Company Sabari Inn Pvt. Ltd. opened its Maiden Hotel, Quality Inn Sabari, a 4-Star Deluxe category Hotel on Thirumallai Pillai Road, T. Nagar. This Hotel has 72 rooms with state-of-the-art facilities.
After the successful launch of this Hotel, the second hotel named Quality Hotel Sabari Classic went into operation in September 2007, in Navalur, OMR in the visinity of the SIPCOT IT Park at Siruseri. This is also a 4-Star Deluxe category Hotel with 84 rooms, lazed with modern amenities.
In February 2009, the Company expanded its Horizon by entering Kodaikanal to setup a 3-Star Deluxe category Hotel - Quality Inn Sabari Resorts. This hotel has 50 rooms, 2 Banquet Halls, Victorian style bar and a modernized restaurant.
The Group acquired Nilgiris Nest Hotels at Chennai, Bangalore and Coimbatore in December 2008 and after refurbishing them have commenced operations with a total of 110 rooms in these locations.
The Group has set up hotel in Coimbatore which became operational in Nov, 2010
The Group is also setting up Hotels in Bangalore and will be entering Pune and Madurai shortly. The cream of professionals in hotel management, business management and finance management forms the core strength of the group. We have commenced monitoring all our business activities from a newly constructed corporate office spread over about 10,000 sqft from the prime location within the city.
The Group will aggressively pursue business through innovation to provide exceptional customer service and Build lifetime relationships with customers and communities.
The Group has also setup retail outlets with Nilgiris and is successfully operating two outlets in Chennai - one in T. Nagar and another in R.A. Puram.
In the year 2007, the Sabari Group had launched 4 residential projects in Sholinganallur, comprising 260 apartments for a total builtup area of 500, 000 Sqft under the banner of Vishranthi Sabari. All these apartments were sold out within 3 days of the launch.


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X Drag Racing - Walkthrough
X Drag Racing
By: Alex Avershin
Welcome to the X Drag Racing walkthrough! This will be a complete step-by-step walkthrough guide with gameplay tips, hints, tricks, answers and solutions for the iOS and Android action game, X Drag Racing by Alex Avershin.
we are a community for fans of X Drag Racing trying to help each other throughout the game, so anyone can contribute and share their tips, suggestions, and experience in this walkthrough page.
Finally, if you have any questions or need extra help, please feel free to ask in the comments section below.
X Drag Racing Game Overview
X Drag Racing is available on iOS. For more details on the app, check out our review.
- Publisher: Alex Avershin
- Developer: Alex Avershin
- Genre: Action
- Release Date: February 1, 2013
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All tattoos should be a highly personal portrayal of a particular passion felt by the person wearing them. For many, the sport of golf is a very passionate experience and aspect of their lives. Though it is not exactly commonplace for a golfer to be riddled with tattoos, there are still a number of tattoos that can both display your love for the game and be subtle enough not to infringe upon the honorable nature of it. As with any tattoo, take time to consider the design details and the appropriate placement on your body before having it applied.
Low Score
Every golfer has had that one unbelievable round of golf where everything seemed to be working in your favor and you could do no wrong. These rounds typically lead to the lowest score you've ever had. As a badge of honor noting this low score, consider having the digits tattooed to your arm or over your heart. The numbers do not need to be large but they should be obvious and legible. The tattoo will not only serve as a reminder but also a goal and motivation. Should you ever break that record, there is no need for a removal of the tattoo -- a simple "cross-out" and a new tattoo underneath will suffice.
Script Quote
Since the invention of golf there have been numerous famous and notable quotes affiliated with it. Humorous quotes, such as Arnold Palmer's "I have a tip that can take five strokes off anyone's golf game. It is called an eraser." Or serious quotes, like Sam Snead's "Of all the hazards, fear is the worst." Consider having the full quote or just a portion of it, such as, "...it's called an eraser" or "...fear is the worst." The quote should also be paired with a hyphen and name underneath to reference the person who said it.
Portrait tattoos are highly detailed, life-like renderings that resemble a photograph more than a drawing. Portraits are usually reserved for memorial tattoos, honoring a loved one, family member or hero. True die-hard fans of the game who don't mind a slightly larger-than-average tattoo should consider a portrait paying homage to the old titans of golf. Players like Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus would make an excellent portrait tattoo that you and every player you know would be able to appreciate.
A skull-and-golf-bones is a tattoo that speaks to the humorous as well as the serious side of golf. It looks like a typical skull-and cross-bones, but with golf clubs crossing the skull instead of bones. The top of the skull's head is dimpled like a golf ball and in place of one of its teeth is an inverted, golden golf tee. You can choose to work in other objects of the game, such as a flag pin or divot tool.
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