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BlackBerry Bold OEM Charging Station Review
- I switched to the BlackBerry Bold in October of last year, and I had been hedging between the device and my trusted Windows Mobile device. But since the beginning of the year, I had decided to fully commit to the BlackBerry OS, and as such, began acquiring different accessories to make my daily professional life easier.
I eventually got to the point where I felt like I was plugging in accessories all over the place, but no more! I saw the BlackBerry Bold Charging Station on RIM's BlackBerry accessories page here: http://www.shopblackberry.com/_black...ZGJL2JVXU8H25C, and knew that this was definitely one item that I HAD to get!
So what's so special about this thing? Well, it's a unique device that gives BlackBerry users the ability to charge their BlackBerry device, their BlackBerry Bluetooth headset, and an extra battery all in one place!
It came yesterday, so I snapped a few pictures to give you an idea of what you might expect in case you're interested.
As you can see from the box, this accessory is available for many BlackBerry models, and you'll notice a label on the front of the box telling you which model the station is for. This is helpful in case there is a mistake made at the shipping end and you'll immediately know whether you got the right one or not.
The items are well packaged within the box (sorry, I forgot to take photos of it before I assembled it), and everything is extremely easy to assemble. Basically, there are three parts: the cradle itself, a removeable cradle for the actual device (helpful in case you switch, say, from the Bold to the 8900 Curve, etc. then all you have to do is purchase a new device cradle for about 6 or 7 dollars), and the extra battery charger module.
I apologize for the blurriness of a couple of the pics, but I don't take many photos.
What you can't see in the photo (or what I neglected to highlight) is that the cable is permanently attached to the station, it's not a USB cable moonlighting as an AC adapter. And the business end of the AC cord is of such a type that you can switch between a pin-out for other countries (if you travel internationally quite a bit (which I do), this is a real plus!
Everything (BlackBerry Bold, headset, extra battery) went where it was supposed to, and charged without incident. In fact, I thought it all charged up fairly quickly. Upon closer inspection of the documentation, I noticed it said that the charging station was specially optimized to provide rapid charging capability for all items in the station. Really handy for when you might have to travel (like me) and need a quick recharge of an extra battery!
While everything works as advertised, I do have a couple of (minor) niggles about the station as a whole: This thing is not cheap, even after bargain-hunting on the Web, the best price I could come up with was $79 shipped. It retails for about $100, but as I said, if you shop around, there are plenty of places selling it for less. I got mine from a place called OEM Planet, they're very easy to work with, they're reputable, and they're relatively close to my NYC location (somewhere in Boston area).
But back to my concerns: I mentioned how pricey this thing is because of this: for a device that costs as much as it does, the build quality strikes me as being a little cheap. It's nearly all plastic, but with the exception of the weighted base, it feels as though it should have cost much less. That said, I don't anticipate having any problems with it, but only time will tell.
Nice aesthetic design
Ability to charge everything in one place
Rapid-charging feature
Cradle is swappable to accomodate other BlackBerry devices
Pricey, but bargains are out there to be had
Relatively cheap build quality for the price
Charging cable is permanently attached, might not be ideal for some travelers
DISCLAIMER: I am just a working professional! I do not work for RIM, OEM Planet, or anyone else, and I have not been compensated for making this review.05-13-09 02:17 PM
- Thanks for the review. I would never use this personally or professionaly as it just looks clunky and obstructive compared to the trusty BlackBerry Charging Pod and costs much less compared to your all-in-one charger. Great to have all-in-ones, but, not really for me. And Amazon has similar pods like your charger for half the price you paid for.
Last edited by fabuloso; 05-13-09 at 02:40 PM.05-13-09 02:35 PM
- I can appreciate your thoughts.
I look at it this way: like many things, they're going to appeal to some but not to others. The older I get, the more I learn that things tend to be more nuanced. Like the BlackBerry in general: I've watched this device go from being a business-only device to being a consumer-friendly fashion statement. While I tend to loathe the shift in general, I've made peace with it (sort of)
I think this device appeals more to RIM's original core business market; it's not sexy, but more utilitarian, I don't see the 30-and-under crowd running out to get this. But for the older professional crowd that RIM marketed to in the first place, this might appeal to them.
As for that charging pod, I do have it, and used it before I got this. It will now be relegated to my briefcase for travel charging convenience.
As for the other offerings out there, I myself, tend to stay away from third-party offerings, preferring to utilize OEM accessories. Actually, it tends to be a practice of mine, and it has served me well, whether I'm using a Windows Mobile device (Touch Pro) or a Nokia Symbian-based device (E75), both of which I still use occasionally.
While it won't work for you, there just might be a couple of users out there who were interested in this but wanted more information. I personally prefer real-world experience with devices/accessories over magazine-generated information.
Cheers!05-13-09 03:10 PM
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Rodrigo y Gabriela create some amazing metal and folk sounds on their acoustic guitars, so the perfect place to see this act is Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Friday. the Mexican guitar duo plays Red Rocks with opening act Xavier Rudd. This is going to be the ultimate night of guitar wizardry!
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Cardinal Achille Silvestrini was close to Pope John Paul but believes the church needs a pontiff better able to consult.
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Cardinal Achille Silvestrini had just come from the solemn, sumptuous procession that accompanied the body of Pope John Paul II on its final journey to St Peter's Basilica last Monday night.
The urbane cardinal, a senior Vatican figure in the 1970s and a friend of late film maker Federico Fellini, had swapped the red cape and skull cap he was wearing an hour earlier for an open-necked shirt and trousers. He sat down in his Vatican apartment just behind St Peter's and spoke his mind.
"We need a pope who will consult," he said. "We cannot govern 1 billion Catholics from the office of the curia (the Vatican administration)." He believed John Paul was "a great pope" but "he wanted the guarantee of an obedient church . . . He did not consult well."
Because Cardinal Silvestrini is 80 and therefore too old to join the conclave that will meet to elect a new pope in a week, he could afford to be frank. Many church conservatives will dismiss him as a liberal, but he was close to John Paul - he saw him on the morning of his death - and his words have weight. They show how the papal succession will be a battle of ideas as well as personalities.
The cardinal indicated that he agreed to an interview because this week is a last chance for Catholics around the world to discuss the direction of their church before the cardinals shut themselves inside the Sistine Chapel and emerge only when they have chosen a new pope.
He would not discuss candidates, but said the conclave should agree on a method to be followed by the new pope for consulting the wider church. He said that when John XXIII launched the Second Vatican Council - a gathering of the world's bishops in 1962 to decide the church's future - he "had an idea, to open the window to the world and call everyone".
Cardinal Silvestrini thought John Paul II's achievements had essentially set the next pope's agenda: notably, relations with young people, Muslims, Jews and other Christian churches, and the fight against poverty and for peace.
John Paul has . . . left the danger of a vacuum at the heart of the church.
But he suggested the very power of Karol Wojtyla's papacy had created problems that only consultation could address. "This great person of John Paul has disappeared and left the danger of a vacuum at the heart of the church."
It will be an intense week in Rome, with less pageantry and much more politics than the last. Since Cardinal Silvestrini spoke to The Age, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, a hardline conservative responsible for church doctrine and a candidate for pope, ordered cardinals not to talk to the media about the papal succession.
Many private talks will take place between groups of cardinals who speak the same language or hold the same views. While this conclave is largely conservative - all but three of the 117 cardinals were appointed by John Paul II - it is not predictable. "They won't appoint a clone of John Paul," one longtime Vatican watcher said. "The church is against cloning."
Milan Archbishop Dionigi Tettamanzi is favourite, but the balance of power among cardinals has for the first time shifted away from the Italians, leaving many asking whether the church's "Latin American moment" has arrived.
Today only 20 Italians are in the conclave, compared with the 26 in the conclave that elected Pope John Paul in 1978. Still the largest national group, they are outnumbered by the 21 cardinals from Latin America who may push for one of their own: Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Honduras or Claudio Hummes of Brazil are the names most raised.
Who is elected will also depend on the conclave's priorities. "We've got a big tension," Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles told the Financial Times last week. "We have the vibrancy of the church in the southern hemisphere with the malaise in the northern hemisphere, especially Europe. How are we going to deal with this?"
In population terms, Latin America is the centre of Catholicism, but John Paul appointed more cardinals from Eastern Europe. Vatican watchers think a second consecutive East European is unlikely. A pope from the US is also virtually ruled out for fear that he would have difficulty opposing Washington on ventures such as the Iraq war.
Cardinal Francis Arinze of Nigeria is a favourite, but Ivory Coast Cardinal Bernard Agre said at the weekend that "psychologically and spiritually, the West is still not ready for a black pope".
John Paul's presence will be strongly felt in the conclave, and his success as a global media figure who spoke many languages may hurt the candidacy of Tettamanzi, who is believed to speak only Italian fluently.
"I can't see two-thirds of the voters voting for anyone who is a monoglot these days," said Father Gerald O'Collins, an Australian teaching fundamental theology at Rome's Gregoriana University. It all explains why Melbourne priest Father Terence Kennedy said last week that the field was "more open than a Melbourne Cup".
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HAMILTON, N.Y. – Army assistant Mike Murphy has been hired as the head coach of the Colgate men's lacrosse team, Murphy confirmed in a phone interview and Colgate announced Wednesday.
Murphy arrives in Hamilton after spending the past eight seasons as an assistant coach at Army (2003-11). Murphy served as the defensive coordinator for the Black Knights who consistently ranked among the best defensive teams both in the Patriot League and nationally.
IL's Terry Foy caught up with Murphy this afternoon shortly after he accepted the job.
On what made Murphy decide to take the Colgate job:
During my time at Colgate, in the day and half I spent there [for the interview], the administration showed that they truly bleed Colgate maroon and that made the decision a little less stressful. My familiarity with the Patriot League hopefully helped with the decision making process for Colgate. I can't be more excited for the future as you look at where Colgate is as a program — they return one of the best players in the country in Peter Baum, a great goalie in Jared Madison, the rest of the guys and, I think Coach Nagle would say, the best recruiting class they've had.
On what he'll try to instill upon his arrival in Hamilton:
Jim Nagle has done such a great job there over 10 years. The research that I've done in preparing to interview, I don't know how much things need to change. They'll be tweaked for more of my style. I've been fortunate enough the last 10 years of my career to have three great [mentors] — Michael Caravana at Denison, two years with Jack Emmer at Army and the last six years for Coach Alberici.
On his style as a coach
I think I'm a high-energy guy, get excited behind my players. We'll want to make it a fun environment. I think the alums will get a guy that strives to continue the great tradition Colgate lacrosse has established over the years.
On rounding out his staff:
I've reached out to a couple guys and, in some of my capacities with Blue Chip 225 and Top 205, you get to see a couple of the young high-energy guys. I want to bring in guys that'll surpass my energy level because I think that's what you need in recruiting. You need to find guys that understand Colgate. It'll be three guys that don't know much about Colgate as far as the inner-workings, so we'll have to get down to business and do our homework.
On what it'll be like playing Army, and thoughts on the Patriot League:
I love [the Army players] to death, I'll always love them, there'll just be one week a year where I love them a little bit less.
Colgate and Army play a similar style because we have similar athletes. I'm going to go in and put my mark on it as best as I can.
It's a very exciting time for our league. The Patriot League can give a run, when you look at the offensive talent in our league, to any other league in the country. We live in a one-goal world, and there's so much toughness in this league.
"I'm very excited that Mike has chosen to join the Colgate Athletic family and continue the success of our national caliber program," stated Roach. "With 14 years experience, he has a wealth of knowledge of lacrosse, particularly the Patriot League. We look forward to the future of our lacrosse program."
During his eight years at West Point, Murphy helped lead the Black Knights to three NCAA Tournament appearances (2004-05, 2010), two Patriot League regular season titles and one Patriot League tournament championship in 2010. During Army's run in 2010, the Black Knights finished third in the Patriot League in scoring defense (9.31 gpg), while holding then No.2 Syracuse to just eight goals in 9-8 upset victory in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Murphy helped Bill Henderson win Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year honors. Henderson also collected All-Patriot League first-team plaudits and was tabbed a NCAA All-American. Henderson and Army goalkeeper Tom Palesky both earned honorable mention All-America honors that season.
During his 14-years of coaching Murphy has mentored 17 All-Americans, 80 All-Conference performers, eight Patriot League Players of the Year, one member of the 2010 Team USA and one finalist for the 2011 Tewaaraton Trophy.
"I couldn't be more excited to be given the opportunity to be the head coach at Colgate," stated Murphy. "Colgate is the perfect fit for me. I can't wait to start working under Dave Roach, who has brought a lot of excitement around campus."
In 2008, Murphy helped the Black Knights finish sixth nationally in scoring defense, allowing only two teams to score more than 10 goals en route to a 7.13 goals against average. Murphy had one first-team all-conference selection in Adam Fullerton, who capped his career with third-team All-America honors and two-straight Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year awards. Fullerton was also selected as one of two goalkeepers on the US National Team that went on to win the FIL World Championship.
"It is always a challenge playing in one of the best conferences in the nation," said Murphy. "But it helps having one of the top players in the nation in Peter Baum along with Jared Madison who has the potential to being the best goalie in the Patriot League."
Murphy joined Army after spending two seasons at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, where he was in charge of the Big Red's defensive unit and face-off personnel. He also served as an assistant on Denison's football coaching staff and held a position in the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation as an instructor.
Prior to his work at Denison, the University of New Hampshire graduate served as head assistant coach/defensive coordinator at Wingate University from 1999-2001. The Beverly, Mass., native helped the Bulldogs to their first NCAA Division III National Semifinal appearance in school history as the squad posted a 27-17 record in Murphy's three seasons on its sideline, while 14 players garnered All-Deep South honors. His 2001 defensive unit finished the season ranked among the national leaders in scoring defense (12th), winning percentage (7th) and goals-against average (10th).
Murphy also enjoyed one-year stints at Pfeiffer University and Merrimack College after his graduation from New Hampshire in the spring of 1996, where he was a three-year letterman for the then-Division I Wildcats.


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The reciprocal exchange program between the University of Iowa and University of Birmingham in Birmingham, England allows undergraduate students to spend a semester or academic year fully integrated with their British peers in student housing and attending regular classes.
Under the reciprocal exchange agreement, University of Iowa students pay their regular UI tuition and fees to participate in this program. Room and board is comparable to Iowa costs in the Mayflower residence hall. Added expenses include airfare, a UI administrative fee, and similar costs as described in the 'Costs' section of our website.
Birmingham offers a wide variety of courses (called 'modules') for exchange students. Depending on their level of experience, and length of time they plan to study abroad, students can choose from a huge variety of courses in Life & Environmental Sciences, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Arts & Law, and Social Sciences. Popular courses focus on Biosciences, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, Historical Studies, Law, Business, Education, and Public Policy.
University of Iowa students enroll in classes that are part of the regular curriculum at the University of Birmingham. This means participating in a system that is significantly different from the U.S. broad-based, liberal arts education, both in terms of calendar and specialization of studies. Students usually take between three and five courses each semester, earning between 12 and 16 semester hours of transfer credit for each semester.
One of the distinctive features of academic life in the UK is the specialized nature of the study which students undertake in higher education. Students will usually 'belong' to one and, at most, two schools or departments and will take the majority of their modules at Birmingham. As far as possible exchange students should try to choose the majority of their modules from one specific department as this will help to give them a better 'identity' during their time at Birmingham.
Take a look at the course options open to study abroad students by exploring the University of Birmingham's online 'Study Abroad and Exchanges Module Catalogue' (check for 'Certificate' and 'Intermediate' which are roughly equivalent to first and second year courses at the University of Iowa).
As a study abroad student, you are required to undertake the same form of assessment as the local students do in order to earn transfer credit at the University of Iowa. This means that if you do not take the exam or turn in a required final paper, your British academic record will report a grade of 0 and you will not receive credit for the course.
The grading system in the UK is significantly different from the US system. Grades are given as 'marks', and a score of 60% is typically considered a high mark. UI does not convert British marks into U.S. letter grades. While you WILL receive credit for the courses you take in the UK, you will NOT receive a typical A-F grade.
However, this does not mean that you are taking courses on a Pass/Fail basis. You will earn a final mark in the UK system, and your British academic record will always report these. In order to receive credit for the course, you must receive a passing grade in the British system and, in the future, when official transcripts of your college work are requested, you will need to provide both an Iowa transcript and the British academic record – your British grades will be clear.
The University of Birmingham Guild of Students organizes events and excursions throughout the academic year, and is home to almost 200 student groups, including societies (focused on like-minded people having fun doing activities together), volunteering projects, support groups, and residents' associations.
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The University of Birmingham was established by Queen Victoria by Royal Charter in 1900 and was the UK's first civic or 'redbrick' university, where students from all religions and backgrounds were accepted on an equal basis. It is home to almost 28,000 students, 4,000 of whom come from 150 different countries. It is situated in a park-like suburban setting and has its own rail station, making the trip downtown fast and convenient.
Birmingham is home to over a million people, making it the UK's second largest city. With its many museums, galleries, restaurants, pubs, malls, canals - and the Cadbury factory! - it's easy to stay busy. Birmingham has a vibrant city center dedicated to commerce, the arts, sport, and entertainment. It is located in the West Midlands which are in the center of England, making it a nice location from which to explore the country. Birmingham has its own international airport and is two hours from London by train. The central location of Birmingham and its extensive rail and road links makes it easy to travel through the UK. Day trips to Stratford-upon-Avon (Shakespeare's birthplace and the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company) and the quaint towns of the Cotswolds are easy to arrange.
The 'United Kingdom' (UK) refers to the four countries of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This is in contrast to another common name, 'Great Britain', which excludes Northern Ireland. The UK Exchange program offers exchange with universities in England and Scotland. Life and culture in the UK is different from that in the US. Experiencing this rich tradition is what the UK Exchanges are all about!
• The UK uses the British Pound as its currency.
• Communication from the UK is easy. Cell phones are relatively inexpensive, the internet is easily accessible, and post offices are plentiful.
• British food is unique! Try fish and chips, bangers 'n mash, steak pie, Indian curry,'neeps and tatties, haggis, and more!
• The UK is a relatively safe environment. Police are helpful and visible. Emergency services are reliable. Pharmacies, called 'Chemists', are common and carry a wide variety of medicine and other essentials.
• The UK has a temperate climate, influenced by the ocean that surrounds it. It is never too hot in the summer nor too cold in the winter. Rain is common most of the year. Make sure to take plenty of warm clothes and waterproof shoes.
The University of Birmingham offers accommodation in student housing. Student housing in the UK tends to resemble the style of Mayflower Residence hall, with 4-6 students sharing a 'flat' with common kitchen and bathroom facilities and individual rooms, however variations to this style do occur. Meal structure varies according to each student's preference and residence.
Most of the residences have single study-bedrooms with shared kitchen and bath. Meal plans are available on campus and also in the Vale.
Information about all of the housing options can be found on the University of Birmingham's accommodation website.
Students will make their own travel arrangements with support from the Study Abroad office and the International Student office at Birmingham.
Birmingham offers a good public transportation system. Buses, trains, and taxis are easily accessible, and the campus, and much of the city, is pedestrian friendly.
In general, travel within the United Kingdom is very well organized. Busses, and taxis (and subway systems in larger cities) make getting around town quick and easy. Trains and busses also interconnect every city in Britain, making intercity travel easy, fairly cheap and as quick as possible. You are never far from interesting places such as London or Ireland. Ferries and bargain airlines also allow you to reach many destinations in mainland Europe very inexpensively.
The University of Birmingham Exchange program is open to students of all majors who fulfill the following requirements:
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA- Students must have at minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA to participate in this program. This requirement can be flexible in some cases. Please contact your study abroad advisor if you are interested in this program but do not currently have a 3.0 GPA.
Good academic and disciplinary standing- Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the University of Iowa. It is the policy of the UI Study Abroad office that all students who study abroad must be in both good academic standing and good disciplinary standing. Students who, even after being accepted into a program, are put on either academic and/or disciplinary probation for any period of time overlapping with the study abroad program dates are ineligible to study abroad. In these cases, students must forfeit their acceptance and will not be allowed to study abroad. Any student who must forfeit their acceptance and/or attendance on a study abroad program due to a probationary status is wholly responsible for any and all financial expenses incurred. See the 'Withdrawal Policy' below for more information about the related late withdrawal fees.
Sophomore, junior, or senior standing required- Students must have sophomore, junior, or senior standing at the time the program begins. First year students cannot participate in this program.
Visa eligibility- Students must also be able to acquire a visa and legally enter the United Kingdom based on immigration requirements established by the British government. Please contact Cory Petersen at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
No language requirement- Students do not need to have any foreign language background, as courses on this program are taught in English.
Students who do not fit these requirements should contact their study abroad advisor for alternative options.
No applications are available for the 2016-2017 academic year. If you are interested in similar options in the UK or Ireland, please contact Cory Petersen at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Interested students should make an appointment with Cory Petersen, the program coordinator for the University of Birmingham exchange, to determine whether this program is a good fit, and discuss the application process.
After submitting an application, your application will be sent to the University of Birmingham for review, where final acceptance decisions are made.
Applicants are officially notified of their acceptance status by Birmingham by late October/early November for the Spring session, and by late March/early April for the following Fall/Academic Year.
Please call the Study Abroad office (1111 University Capitol Centre) at 319-335-0353 to set up an appointment, or email Cory with any questions at email@example.com.
University of Iowa students pay their regular University of Iowa tuition and mandatory student fees, and then study at our partner university without further tuition payment.
International student orientation, and some cultural activities are provided by the host organization at no additional cost to University of Iowa students.
Students are responsible for paying for all of the following items in addition to their normal University of Iowa tuition and fees:
University of Iowa study abroad administrative fees are included for all participants. They are based on tuition set by the Iowa Board of Regents. Please check the Costs of Study Abroad page for more information on these administrative fees.
A cost sheet detailing all estimated costs for the Fall 2016/Academic Year 2016-2017 will be posted here during late spring 2016.
The cost sheet captures the best possible estimate for all costs a participant on this program will be responsible for, including fees paid to UI as well as out-of-pocket costs and personal expenses, although actual spending amounts may vary. This information will be provided to the Office of Student Financial Aid to help determine your eligibility for aid for this program.
Notice of withdrawal must be made in writing to the Study Abroad office at the University of Iowa. The date on which the letter or e-mail message is received is the date by which your costs will be calculated. If for any reason you withdraw after the confirmation deadline and before or during the course of the program, the amount shown in the following chart represents what you will be required to pay to the University of Iowa (amounts based on Spring 2016 fees- fees may be adjusted for future sessions).
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In general, financial aid (scholarships, grants, and loans) received to attend the University of Iowa may be applied toward the cost of studying abroad as long as the student is making satisfactory progress toward his/her degree. In most cases the Office of Student Financial Aid can adjust financial aid to cover additional costs incurred by study abroad. Moreover, students are encouraged to apply for scholarships based on need, merit and/or diversity that are awarded by Study Abroad. Complete information is available on the Funding Your Study Abroad Experience page.Before applying for any scholarship, please take a look at the Suggestions for Scholarship Applications page.
The Study Abroad office offers several scholarships and grants. Take a look at the following links for Semester or Academic Year scholarships offered through our office:
1- Need-Based grants (For students in good academic standing, and who current year FAFSA has been processed by UI Office of Student Financial Aid)
2- International Student Study Abroad Scholarship (See web page for details)
3- Diversity Ambassador Scholarship (see web page for details)
4- Iowa Abroad Scholarship(For students who began studying at the University of Iowa in Fall 2015 or later- see web page for details)
Other UI-affiliated awards
5- Stanley Undergraduate Awards for International Research (see web page for details)
6- Bijou Horizons - FilmScene (see web page for details)
Awards from organizations outside of the University of Iowa
(Note that when searching for financial aid from organizations outside of the University of Iowa, it's always best to be safe. Be sure to take a look at these tips to avoid scams before you apply!)
8- NAFSA's US Study Abroad Scholarships and Grants List
9- IIE Passport's Study Abroad Funding page
10- US Department of Labor's scholarship page
11- Fastweb.com
12- Or try a Google search for 'study abroad scholarships'!
Finally, if you're having trouble writing scholarship essays, you may want to contact the UI Writing Center for a helping hand!
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Once you have been accepted to the program (after the application deadline) your study abroad advisor will send you the documents you need to confirm your plans to participate in the program.
Safety, too, is vital to your study abroad experience. While the UK is generally a very safe place, unfortunately safety cannot be guaranteed anywhere. Take a look at the Health and Safety section of the Study Abroad website for some tips on staying safe abroad.
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If you do not have a passport, please apply for one soon to ensure you receive it before the program begins. Students who are U.S. citizens can find more information about how to apply for or renew a passport on the U.S. Department of State's web site.
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Those without valid passports should apply for a new passport or a passport renewal as early as possible.
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Please note that visas are issued by the British government based on that country's immigration requirements. Currently, the UK's immigration requirements include considerations related to specific national origin, national heritage, criminal background status, and similar issues that can make it impossible to acquire a visa prior to the start of the program in some cases.
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Dog/Cat Owners Urged To Have Pets Tested For Heartworm Disease
With Louisiana having the second highest rate of heartworm disease in the country, according to the American Heartworm Society, dog and cat owners are urged to have their pets tested to avoid a deadly disease with costly treatments.
"What owners should do is contact their veterinarian. If they don't have a veterinarian, establish a relationship with one and make an appointment to go in, have the dog tested for heartworms first before they start any preventative medication," says Dr. Brian Ghere, a veterinarian at Prytania Veterinary Hospital.
Ghere tells 99.5 WRNO heartworm disease is deadly but preventable, and prevention is a lot cheaper than treatment.
"Every dog should have a test at least once a year, and you should test every dog before you start a heartworm preventative," Ghere said.
"And the vet after talking to the owner asking some questions about personal preferences in terms of method of application, how good they are at remembering frequency of application, they can determine which product would be best for that pet and that owner," Ghere said.


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Stoke City 0 Liverpool 0 was a tremendous bore, a tremendous goalless bore. Valencia 3 Villarreal 3 was crammed with excitement and suspense from the opening whistle. And it gave us six goals.
Is there any discernible reason for the six-goal difference? Possibly. Stoke is a poor team, struggling for EPL survival; it plays a pretty defensive game, doesn't score too many goals -- only 18 in 21 games. Against top-of-the-standings Liverpool (35 goals in 21 games) it played a basically defensive, counterattacking game. Yet it still managed to create a few chances. As did Liverpool. But no goals.
In Spain, the two teams were both near the top of the standings, both feeling they could win the game. Both played attacking soccer. Hence -- six goals.
But I wouldn't mind betting that the coach who felt happiest after the games was Stoke's Tony Pulis. The only coach who chose to play defensively. He was entitled to view the point his team gained as a tactical triumph over an opponent 16 places above it. He had, of course, pretty well ensured that the game would be a dud, but such considerations do not enter into the realpolitik of commercialized-soccer thinking. Consider: the one point that Stoke city gained is precisely the one point that keeps it above the bottom three clubs, that keeps it out of the dreaded relegation zone. And trying to remain in the EPL is the only thing that matters for Stoke.
Liverpool, for sure, should have won this game. But soccer - the sport itself, not simply Stoke -- showed once again that it is currently structured to favor a defensive-minded team. As it happens, this busy weekend contained a similar game in La Liga, where top-of-the-table Barcelona played at the bottom club, Osasuna. Similar in theory, yes -- but a different game altogether. Osasuna, while not exactly in an all-out attack mode was anything but defensive. Having been penned in its own half of the field for the first 45 minutes by a rampant Barcelona, Osasuna opened up in the second half and with only 10 minutes remaining in an enthralling game was leading 2-1. Then came two quick goals for Barcelona -- including a cracking winner from Lionel Messi -- and Osasuna had lost the game.
Osasuna, looking for goals, got it wrong, while defensive Stoke got it right. There can be no argument with that, it is the melancholy logic of the modern game. The logic that encourages dreary games. And yet, and yet ... Osasuna so nearly pulled off a major upset, that one is left wondering whether the apparent logic of playing defensively might not be more of a myth than reality.
That other tied game, the 3-3 game, for instance. Even had Villarreal turned up at the Mestalla determined to play defensively, any such plan was quickly wrecked as Valencia scored twice in the first nine minutes. For Villarreal there was now only one option -- to go looking for goals. With Valencia in the same frame of mind, we got a superbly exciting game, we got those six goals -- and Villarreal was rewarded by saving a game that it seemed to have lost.
Which brings us to the core of the modern game's neurosis. Soccer actually seems to dislike goalscoring. I can hear the complaints about those six goals -- all that stuff about poor defending (two unchallenged headers from close range, a goalkeeper beaten at the near post, a stupid foul for the final penalty kick and so on) which inevitably suggests that it should be almost impossible to score goals at all, and that this is an acceptable way of for the game to be played.
Osasuna's coach -- the former Spanish international defender Jose Camacho -- dared to attack, and lost. Stoke's Tony Pulis chose caution, and was rewarded with a valuable point. Possibly next time things would work out differently, but I doubt it. It is an extraordinary state of affairs when a sport turns its back on its most exciting and most emotional moments, and prefers instead to reward the tedium of negative, defensive tactics.


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Supported by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Police recruits participate in an intense day of active learning at the Museum, exploring the meaning and importance of democracy and law enforcement through the lens of the Holocaust. Working with our senior educator, recruits take part in a docent-led tour of the Museum, hear survivor testimonies and explore moral and ethical decision-making and what it means to be a law enforcement officer in contemporary society.
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- Nice use of my Ocean picture lol -- Sir SF13 (Talk) GUN WotM RotM FBotM VFH SK Maj. ΥΣΣ 08:34 EST 19 JAN 2011
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A person that buys one of those is over-weight or ****sexual. They will come to the lineup with sandals and shirts on with gold chains and with there overweight ****sexual son on a smaller foamy..Usually trying to paddle out while eating a bag of ships or a hotdog.. maybe even a pizza! Ive seen it all. Ge will ride the white wash in on his chest and soon call it a day.. or make it to the line up (on a calm day of course) and just float like a bouy in everyones way.. IF I see a paddleboard for $99 there.. **** ill buy it!
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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife is asking Ohio waterfowl hunters to provide input on the timing of the fall waterfowl hunting season in the portion of Ohio where they prefer to hunt.
The survey is available at wildohio.com until Aug. 15.
The Ohio Wildlife Council will establish season dates and other regulations in late August after federal guidelines are established for the upcoming waterfowl season.
Biologists are seeking input from Ohio waterfowl hunters through this online survey so opportunities can be closely matched to the preferences of hunters within the constraints of federal guidelines.
Hunters will need to have their customer identification number (found on all Ohio hunting and fishing licenses) readily available when they take the survey.
Ohio waterfowl hunters provided input in March 2011 on zone boundaries for waterfowl hunting.
Input being requested in the current survey is focused on the timing of hunting season dates, preferences about waterfowl hunting during the deer gun season and holiday periods.


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Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) reported first quarter profit of $0.51 per share on $10.86 billion of revenue Tuesday —beating estimates of $0.49 per share. The performance was largely driven by strong demand for its vaccine and cancer drugs. However, the … [Read more...]
Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) Mixed Data Fails to Ignite
Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) released its first quarter earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. The company reported that 1QFY15 earnings came in at $0.42 per share on revenue of $3.54 billion, just ahead of analysts expectations of $0.40 per share on … [Read more...]
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Benchmark 10-year yields fell on Friday following the release of disappointing GDP data for the last quarter of 2014. The Commerce Department said that Gross Domestic Product in the final quarter of 2014 was 2.2%, unchanged from previous estimates … [Read more...]
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Adventure and Fame
Hear ye, hear ye, show your colours! Enemies I will capture; friends I will let pass.What figure best represents the activities of the privateers? That would be the privateer captain-but don't confuse him with the stereotypical pirate with a parrot on his shoulder. Instead, picture a seaman dressed in woollen trousers and a linen shirt. The captain was the most important person during a privateering expedition, and he stood to gain a financial reward if a raid was successful. On the other hand, he was also held responsible if it was a failure. He would garner a large share of any potential prize, but risked his life to do so.
So, as you can see, the life of a privateer captain involved adventure, risk and the possibility of great riches. But even though some privateer captains are considered heroes, few people know that they were privateers! History books recount Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville's military exploits on Hudson Bay and in Newfoundland, but they do not mention that he accomplished some of them while serving as a privateer.


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Ex-Iraqi army head held in Denmark
The former head of Iraq's army is being held in Denmark on charges of suspected war crimes, Danish police have said.
Nizar al-Khazraji, who has been named as a possible future leader of Iraq, is accused of involvement in chemical weapons attacks against Iraq's Kurdish population in the 1980s, which left thousands dead.
The 64-year-old was head of the armed forces when Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990.
But he fled to Jordan in 1995, before applying for political asylum in Denmark.
Officials said he was appearing in court pending a decision on whether he should be held in custody and charged.
Danish police began their inquiry when a Kurdish refugee spotted Mr Khazraji in the street, and reported him.
Mr Khazraji denies the claims, saying Iraqi secret police are behind them.
A statement from the Danish prosecutor for special international crimes said Mr Khazraji had appeared in court in the town of Soroe, outside Copenhagen.
He is "suspected of crimes against humanity and violation of the Geneva convention on protection of civilians during war," said prosecutor Birgitte Vestberg in the statement.
"He allegedly offered command of an army division to the officer who led the so-called Operation Anfal against Kurds in northern Iraq in the late 1980s during which thousands of people died."
Al-Khazraji has lived in Denmark for three years.
He has not been granted asylum, but has been given leave to remain.
His arrest comes three weeks after the Danish authorities detained a key rebel Chechen leader, Ahmed Zakayev, who is accused by Russia of involvement in terrorist acts.
Russia wants Mr Zakayev extradited, but Denmark has so far said Moscow has provided insufficient evidence against him.
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By Tracy RobillardMarch 28, 2011
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Soldiers will soon be equipped with a safer and better way to store their pyrotechnic simulators-a means so effective, in fact, that it was recently named by the Department of Defense as a mark of packaging excellence.
Designed to hold the M30 and M30A1 pyrotechnic simulators, the improved packaging received the 2010 DoD Packaging Excellence Award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness.
First instituted in 1997, the DoD Packaging Excellence Award recognizes the most outstanding individuals or organizations in the DoD packaging community that have made substantial contributions to the DoD packaging effort.
The award increases the interest in packaging development, productivity and efficiency throughout the DoD, as well as promotes its packaging functions and accomplishments.
The award will formally be presented on April 13 to Picatinny engineers Jack Lam, Raymond Siroy and Joseph Granuzzo at the National Institute of Packaging, Handling and Logistics Engineers Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
Pyrotechnics simulators are just one of many training devices warfighters use to imitate a combat environment. These devices can simulate hand grenades and incoming artillery fire. When ignited, they produce realistic battlefield effects like blasts, flashes, heat and smoke.
But when pyrotechnic simulators are exposed to excess moisture during transport and storage, their quality and effectiveness is severely compromised, which can lead to dangerous misfires and costly maintenance. Not only can this affect the Soldier's safety and damper the training mission, but it also causes higher maintenance and replacement costs for the Army.
During the last few years, warfighters have experienced moisture-control problems with the packaging for M30 and M30A1 pyrotechnic simulators. The current M30 packaging configuration is a fiberboard container (unit pack) that is over-packed with a wooden box.
"Sometimes the items were not completely sealed during the loading process due to discrepancies in the manufacturer's moisture-control process," said Joseph Granuzzo, a packaging engineer team lead with the Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC). "Also, the existing packaging used to deliver these items did not have moisture protection capability."
"It was determined that excessive moisture level in the simulators had adversely affected the quality of the simulator products," he added.
In 2009, the ARDEC Packaging Division needed an effective and money-saving solution to the moisture problem.
The team proposed a product improvement program to the Project Manger Close Combat Systems (PM-CCS), which manages and oversees acquisition and fielding of the M30 pyrotechnic simulator packaging.
"With the PM's support, the program quickly moved forward and became a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project to conduct a thorough study and investigation on the simulator moisture control process in manufacturing," said Jack Lam, a supervisory engineer with the ARDEC Packaging Division.
Lean Six Sigma is an improvement process that strives to eliminate redundancies, lower cost, improve quality and increase efficiency in ARDEC's wide portfolio of products and processes.
The Lean Six Sigma study encompassed the generation of proposed new M30 packaging designs, evaluation of item manufacturing defects, customer feedback, modeling and simulation data.
In the end, the solution was to use a novel application of the M548 gasket-sealed metal shipping and storage container with a custom internal packing design.
"The new packaging configuration also packs the item first in a fiberboard container (unit pack), but then it is placed in a M548 gasket-sealed metal shipping and storage container," Lam said. "A fiber separator is used to provide easier and quicker access to ammo. The sealed metal container provides moisture-proof, long-term storage protection and is easier to maneuver in the field."
Unlike the wooden box packaging, the new metal container includes easy-to-use latches that can quickly be opened and closed. It also includes side handles that make it easier for Soldiers to carry.
The entire program was coordinated in close conjunction with the Army's Training and Doctrine Command, a critical partner in collecting feedback from experienced Soldiers.
"Soldiers like the M548 metal container, as it allows rapid access to the items inside," said Giuseppe Sgroi, Simulators Project Officer, PM-CCS.
"Also, the gasket-sealed cover provides superior moisture protection, which eliminates the misfires and extra maintenance issues."
In addition to passing preliminary packaging tests conducted in-house at Picatinny, the design also exceeded final hazard classification testing conducted through National Technical Systems in Camden, Ark.
After testing, ARDEC and PM-CCS instituted a Value Engineering Change Proposal to the existing M30 pyrotechnic simulator packaging, with a total cost avoidance exceeding $489,000.
The new design is slated for use in the next contract to be awarded in fiscal year 2011 and will eventually be applied to other moisture-sensitive simulators.
"Continuously furnishing state-of-the-art packaging improvements is critical to ensure a superior logistics system for the U.S. military," Lam said.


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A Saturday, a few years ago, proved to be the beginning of one of the greatest lessons I have ever learned. God, as He does so often, taught me a lesson, and it came in the form of a tiny caterpillar. My step-cousin Tina knew that I had been looking for a monarch egg without success. On a bright … [Read more...]
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"Yes, Silvester committed to CSU," confirmed the South Oak Cliff recruiting coordinator.
Hayes gives the Rams a very significant addition. He picked the school over offers from schools like Toledo and Texas Tech amongst others. Hayes is rated as a Scout.com three-star prospect, the No. 69 defensive end nationally.
It was pretty big news when Jovan Pruitt, a 6-foot-6, 280-pound defensive tackle confirmed via Twitter that he would be taking official visits to other programs.
It had been speculated that the mammoth tackle was looking around, but until the confirmation that he has plans to take official trips to see schools like Arkansas, Baylor, Florida, Oklahoma.
I'm still gonna take all 5 of my officials.... #1 Arkansas #2 OU #3 Baylor #4 Florida #5 To Be Announced— Jovan Pruitt (@Follow_MyL3ad) October 17, 2013
Pruitt, a Scout.com four-star, went on to say that schools like USC, Ole Miss and Missouri were in the hunt for his fifth and final official visit.
With the release of the news he has been readjusted in the database to reflect a "soft verbal" to the Razorbacks.
Myles Garrett, a 6-foot-4, 245-pound defensive end from Arlington (Texas) Martin is set to make his announcement at the beginning of next week.
He will take a trip to Texas A&M this weekend to see the Aggies take on LSU and then select, likely during a Monday press conference, from a list of five finalists: Florida State, Alabama, Ohio State, TCU and Texas A&M.
"I got a place where I am going to play outstanding football, somewhere that is going to take me where I want to go educationally," Garrett informed in a recent interview with Scout.com.
Garrett informed that he wants to be a Paleontologist.
Early in the week, Nebraska grabbed a commitment from Alief (Texas) Taylor safety Josh Kalu. The 6-foot-1, 170-pounder is rated as a scout.com three-star prospect.
"He brings a level of versatility being able to play anywhere in the secondary," Scout.com Texas Analyst Ahmard Vital said of Kalu's strengths as as a recruit.
In addition to his versatility, Kalu brings something extra to the table. He plays in a program that is stacked with potential recruiting targets.
The past two classes at Taylor High have produced nine D1 targets and more are in line in 2015 and 2016.
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NEW PORT RICHEY — There's only one word to describe Ridgewood's performance Friday night and all season — resilient.
The Rams, down 21-6 at the half, came roaring back to defeat Wesley Chapel 30-28 behind the efforts of bruising tailback Glass Wilson.
Wilson, a sophomore, ran for 218 yards and a touchdown on 38 carries as Ridgewood (1-5) worked its way back into the game.
"Glass is just ridiculous," coach Jay Fulmer said. "I've had a lot of backs in my career, but he's as good a sophomore as I've ever seen. He's a war horse who runs with no regard for his own body."
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Not that I ever cook anything- but this is so so cute
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A cupcake stand!Cute.
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Really adorable. Like a portable art gallery, this special, insulated to go bowl is part of a unique emerging artist series.
Amazing designs but if I keep going my kitchen will look like a theme park. LOL.
Another Stefano Giovannoni design. I love this chopping board makes a great house warming gift.Tags: home, graphic, kitchen, cooking, fruit, vegetables, cutting boards, design, AlessiAdded 7 Years Ago from AllModern
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Here's a short excerpt from Last Wish, a paranormal set in contemporary New Zealand. The two main characters are just getting acquainted...and yes, this is an erotic romance in the m/m genre...
Zane drew in a sharp breath, the air hissing through his teeth in a distinct whistle. Hed seen the human checking him outhed have needed to be blind not to notice. And he returned the interest. In the past he hadnt had much time to pursue sexual inclinations, but maybe while he was hiding out as long as there were no wishes involved
The decision was easy to make.
Seize the opportunity.
We can sit outside and come up with a plan, Dillon said.
Yeah, bugger the consequences.
When Dillon turned to hand the beer over, Zane moved close and kissed him hard. A surprised sound whooshed from the man but he didnt fight or shriek with horror. Good. Zanes cap sort of jammed between them, getting in the way. Impatiently, he wrenched it off, tossing the annoyance aside before kissing the human again. Zane softened the kiss, giving instead of taking. The contrast of hard muscled body and firm lips kissing him back made him want much more, but he kept it slow and easy, letting their tongues tangle together. Discovering. Exploring. The human groaned, the rough sound reverberating between them and he pulled away, panting, his chest rising and falling rapidly as he stared in shock. Zane smiled and briefly cupped the humans cheek before moving into his personal space. A shiver slipped down his body when their erections brushed for a sweet moment. When they repeated the move, shockwaves ricocheted through him. More. Urgently, he backed Dillon up so the countertop halted retreat. Now he had him. Thigh met thigh. Groin brushed groin, and Zane sighed at the firm friction of cock against cock. They were both big men, of a similar height. Good matches physically, which was great because he had designs on this mans body. He nipped at a bottom lip then soothed it lovingly with his tongue. Two beer cans thudded to the bench top and arms clasped him close. A moan slipped from Zane at the additional heat and the total acceptance of his advance. Dillon caught the sound with his mouth, sliding their lips together again.
His kiss, Zane thought, smoothly taking control again. His hips moved at the same instant he slipped his tongue into the warm recesses of the humans mouth. Sweet. So sweet. A hint of coffee danced across his taste buds, fragrant with a hint of spices and dark chocolate and underscored by the essence of man. The hot, wet slide of tongues moving together sent blood crowding painfully into his cock. Chills raced across his skin at the rightness of it and the knowledge the genie boss and his mercs were searching for him propelled him onward. This might be the last time for a while. His cock jerked. Sex and dangerthe perfect combination.
Enough. Dillon jerked his mouth away, breathing hard.
You mean stop? Theyd barely started.


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mecha fansub
I was wondering if there is currently a good gundam like mecha fansub. Any info would be very much apperciated
It's not really all that Gundam like (or terribly good if you ask me) but Godannar is a new mecha show being subbed. It's actually got decent mech designs, and the action is breakneck paced. Check it out and form your own opinion.
Your post made me ponder how few mecha shows we have been seeing these days. Anime series this season are almost all action, romantic comedy, horror and science fiction. What happened with the medium's most emblematic genre? :confused:
The first season of Gundam SEED ended a while ago, and the only current show would be Godannar, fansubbed by AnimeOne&Infusion, but it is waaaay too cheesy for my tastes, more G Gundam with fanservice than original MS Gundam. If you like old school, Metal Armor Dragonar, a classic 80s series, is being slowly, oh-so-painfully-slowly being fansubbed by LightShock Anime (we're up to ep. 2)
Unless you have a broader definition of "mecha" (that is, not only giant robots). Then maybe Avenger, or even Full Metal Alchemist, might qualify :heh:
Ya i find that strange not alot of mecha animes lately after Gs ended... when Gs 2 or whatever that title is comes out i bet it will be such a big hit because we all are thirsty for Mecha animes...
Not group subbed it past episode 10 for some unknown reason.
this should of been in the general anime or Suggestion forums. I only recommend two Mecha type animes and that is Macross (specifically Super Dimensional Fortress Macross 1982 series) and Robotech.
For Gundam like I recommend Shinkon Gattai Godannar
It's not that difficult, at least put some effort into deciding which forum to post.
P.S. and welcome to the forums :)
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This may not be the smartest move A&E might have made.
From what I understand, if Robertson suggests it, A&E will lose 15,000,000 potential viewers in the backlash. That would leave them somewhere below Chris Mathews, Piers Morgan and Healthcare.gov in the ratings game.. frankly,it would serve them right.
There is no reason that the majority of Americans have to literally suck it up to appease, and not risk offending a handful of sexually confused people
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A&E has kicked Duck Dynasty's patriarch Phil Robertson has been suspended from the hit show for stating that homosexuality is sinful and that he personally does not understand the attraction.
In statements that threaten the A&E reality hit's wildly popular and uplifting brand of faith, family and hunting, the Robertson patriarch said: "Everything is blurred on what's right and what's wrong… Sin becomes fine. Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men." Robertson then paraphrased Corinthians from the Bible: "Don't be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers—they won't inherit the kingdom of God. Don't deceive yourself. It's not right."[…]
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Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray examines trade market
By BRUCE GARRIOCH, QMI Agency
All talk, no action.
Senators GM Bryan Murray has been among those sniffing around the NHL to see what's available, but like his 29 counterparts he's finding it's a lot easier to give than receive when it comes to making a trade.
League sources told the Sun Tuesday it's going to take at least another week before the market shakes loose and there's enough separation between the top and the bottom-feeders for teams to start having serious trade talks.
While the Senators are determined to go with what they've got to fill the void left by the back surgery to centre Jason Spezza, Murray likely couldn't make a deal unless he was willing to give up a top prospect to get something in return.
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I can't remember anyone calling him "Len Randle." Yet, his 1978 Topps card lists him in just such a way, even though Topps had featured him as "Lenny" on some of his earlier cards. To me, that's who'll always be, Lenny.
Whatever the case, I always liked Randle as a player. He was a fun, dynamic and game-breaking speedster who played the game all out. Billy Martin, who managed him with the Rangers and Yankees, regarded Randle as one of his favorites. Martin loved Lenny Randle's scrappiness, speed, and versatility.
Intelligent and well-spoken, Randle is generally perceived as one of the game's friendlier guys, a gregarious sort who is always willing to laugh and talk, even with people he's just met.
That's why the brutal incident that happened during the spring of 1977, in which he viciously attacked his own manager, remains so out of character for the veteran infielder/outfielder.
After learning that he had lost the starting second-base job to rookie Bump Wills and then being called a "punk" by manager Frank Lucchesi, Randle lost control of his temper and pummeled Lucchesi senselessly.
The assault left Lucchesi with a fractured cheekbone, among other injuries, not to mention a stay in the hospital.
Luckily, Lucchesi recovered from his serious injuries, and the two men settled their differences, with Randle apologizing for his inexcusable attack. But the reconciliation didn't happen until after the Rangers suspended Randle and then traded him to the Mets for a mediocre shortstop named Rick Auerbach.
That explains how Randle ended up wearing a Mets uniform for his 1978 Topps card. But it doesn't answer a few other questions we have about the card, which shows Randle sliding back into first base on a pickoff attempt, as Padres first baseman Gene Richards (who was normally an outfielder) attempts to apply a tag, which in turn causes Randle to let out a discernible yell.
At first glance, the photograph appears to have been taken at Shea Stadium, since the Mets are wearing their home pinstripes. Upon further review, the seats behind the third base line don't look like those at Shea. So I thought that perhaps this photo was snapped during a spring training game, but then I quickly realized that couldn't be the case. Randle wasn't even with the Mets in spring training; he was still with Texas. So the photo must have been taken at Shea during the regular season.
So that leaves me with two questions about the card. In which game of the 1977 season did this play occur? And was Randle safe or out on the attempted pickoff?