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Application Instructions
All applications are due by April14, 2014. The application can be completed and submitted online at www.gettysburgfoundation.org/112. A hard copy application is also available. Click here for a hard copy application.
Completed hard-copy applications may be mailed to:
Gettysburg National Military Park
Attn: Education Specialist
1195 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Submission and Notification
Completed applications should be electronically submitted or postmarked no later than April 14, 2014.
Successful applicants will be notified of their selection on Monday, April 28, 2014, and will have until Monday, May 12 to accept or decline the conference invitation.
Application Checklist
In your application, be sure to include:
• A Completed Application Form
• An Application Essay
• Accurate Reference Information
Application Essay
The application essay should be no more than four pages, doublespaced, in length. In the essay, you must address the following:
1. Provide an overview of yourself and your philosophy of education. Explain why you would like to attend this conference and what challenges (if any) you face in teaching the Civil War era, and/or adapting to Common Core or other curriculum standards.
2. Describe the contextual factors of where you teach. This can include the physical school, community, district or the socio-economic makeup of the students in your classroom and the challenges they face in connecting with Civil War history.
References will be contacted if an educator is being considered for an invitation. It is important that applicants notify references that they may be contacted via e-mail or phone. Applicants must include his or her principal's information as well as the contact information for one personal and one professional reference.
Selection Criteria
A committee will read and evaluate all properly submitted applications to select qualified applicants across the geographical range. Applicants who are selected will be notified by e-mail and/or phone. The most important consideration in the selection of participants is the potential for the applicant and his or her students to benefit from the enrichment conference. Committee members consider several factors, each of which should be addressed in the application essay. These factors include:
- Commitment as an educator;
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- post-conference program
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Diversity Business Spending Strong in Fairfax County
Nov. 20, 2009
News Highlights
Fairfax County Government spending with small, women–owned and minority-owned (SWaM) businesses totaled more than $275 million during the fiscal year 2009, as reported by the Fairfax County Department of Purchasing and Supply Management (DPSM). This represents more than 49 percent of its expenditures with these businesses, an increase of 4 percent from the previous year.
"These figures document the success of our Supplier Diversity program this year,"said Cathy Muse, director of DPSM and the county's purchasing agent. "This program creates opportunities and promotes fairness in the county's procurement process. We value the strategic relationships we build with high-quality, diverse suppliers and service providers, which contributes to the county's economic growth."
The Supplier Diversity Program promotes participation and increased utilization of SWaM businesses in the county's procurement and contracting activities. Fairfax Countyhas many opportunities throughout the year for qualified vendors to provide products and services. All vendors interested in doing business with Fairfax County should register with eVA, the commonwealth of Virginia's electronic procurement portal. DPSMadvertises through the eVA Web site and posts current solicitations online.
DPSM conducts a monthly workshop for vendors on "Selling to Fairfax County". The workshop is held in the Government Center Conference Center from 8 to 10 a.m. on the third Wednesday of the month.
The Supplier Diversity Program works to improve business and economic opportunities for SWaM businesses. For further information, contact Michael Estelle, supplier diversity coordinator, at 703-324-3104, TTY 711
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
703-324-3189, TTY 711, Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
To request this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711

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iPhone… too high priced in india!!!
Posted August 21, 2008on:
iPhone prices are out…
Steve jobs boasted of $200(around 8000rs) price tag.. but in india we will have to pay around $800(around 31000Rs) to get hold of one iPhone through proper channels.
Its cheaper to get hold of a unlocked iphone from from US market.. it costs only around $550 only. some stores sells it at even lesser price. The price tag will defintly refrain a vast majority of those who have already booked iphone from going further for the purchase.
I'm eagerly waiting to get the statistics of how many will get a new iphone from india
If you are going to get one iphone for that high price let me tell you ou are sick.. yo can get a htc diamond or nokia n95 for a lower price tag. if you are looking for more at lower price wait till sony ericsson's T700 is out in october.
Lucky that i changed my mind and went for a low cost mobile (nokia 3500c) instead of waiting for the iphone


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UF basketball team up to No. 6
Published: Monday, December 3, 2012 at 1:36 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, December 3, 2012 at 1:36 p.m.
Florida moved up one spot to No. 6 in this week's AP men's college basketball poll.
It is the highest ranking for the Gators (6-0) since finishing the 2006-07 regular season No. 3. That season, Florida won the second of its back-to-back national titles.
The Gators are No. 5 in the coaches poll.
Florida next plays Wednesday at rival Florida State.
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Poppies, 1886 Art Print by Vincent Van Gogh
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This lithographic art print is based on a painting entitled Poppies, 1886 by Vincent Van Gogh. Born in 1853 Van Gogh is widely recognised as one of the most intensely gifted artists of the post-impressionist movement. Themes: red, poppy, vase, bloom, blossom.


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(Noun)1. A person who through their own stupidity, has the the same mental capacity as someone intoxicated on rum. 2. Intoxicated on rum, immediately prior to unconsciousness. Background: 1500-1700's Pirates becoming severely intoxicated on rum.
Oh my, looks like we got another Rum dummy on our hands, slurring her speech and pukking between words. Someone go hide the rum.
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To see why TBTF also can mean TBTM — too big to manage — read "What's Inside America's Banks?" in the January/February issue of the Atlantic. Frank Partnoy and Jesse Eisinger argue that banks are not only bigger but also "more opaque than ever." And regulations partake of the opacity: The landmark Glass-Steagall Act of 1933, separating commercial banking from investment banking, was 37 pages long; the 848 pages of the 2010 Dodd-Frank law may eventually be supplemented by 30 times that many pages of rules. The "Volcker rule" banning banks from speculating with federally insured deposits is 298 pages long.
There is no convincing consensus about a correlation between a bank's size and supposed efficiencies of scale, and any efficiencies must be weighed against management inefficiencies associated with complexity and opacity. Thirty or so years ago, Brown says, seven of the world's 10 largest banks were Japanese, which was not an advantage sufficient to prevent Japan's descent into prolonged stagnation. And he says that when Standard Oil was broken up in 1911, the parts of it became, cumulatively, more valuable than the unified corporation had been.
Brown is fond of the maxim that "banking should be boring." He suspects that within the organizational sprawl of the biggest banks, there is too much excitement. Clever people with the high spirits and adrenaline addictions of fighter pilots continue to develop exotic financial instruments and transactions unknown even in other parts of the sprawl.


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GalleryThis Week in Eating Out
Check out the slideshow for everywhere we've eaten this week, or head to the individual posts below.
- A Sandwich a Day: Adobo Torta at Mexico Blvd. (NYC)
- A Sandwich a Day: Open Faced Tuna Melt at Bite Cafe (Chicago)
- A Sandwich a Day: Brisket Sandwich at The Rib Whip (San Francisco)
- A Sandwich a Day: Breakfast Croissant from Bucktown Beanery (Chicago)
- A Sandwich A Day: Trieste at Salume (NYC)
- A Sandwich a Day: Gigot d'Agneau at Bistrot Zinc (Chicago)
- A Sandwich a Day: Dublin Pot Roast Sandwich at Yolk (Chicago)
- A Sandwich a Day: Las Tortugas Oreja de Elefante Torta (Memphis)
- A Sandwich a Day: BLT at Tastebuds (NYC)
- A Sandwich a Day: Taleggio Crostini at Il Bambino (NYC)
- In Which I Profess My Love for Kopp's Butter Burgers (Milwaukee)
- Burgers Elevated to Rockstar Status at Mix'd Up Food Truck (Atlanta)
- Brisket Burgers at Leroy's Kitchen + Lounge (San Diego)
- The Proper Slice (Brighton, MA)
- Deep Dish Pies from District of Pi (D.C.)
- Top This: Farmer's Market Pizza at La Cecconis (Santa Monica)
- Daily Slice: Seitan Meats Jesus at Pizzanista (L.A.)
- Chain Reaction: Cici's Pizza
- Looking for Consistent Pies? Osteria 832 May Not Have Your Number (Atlanta)
- Hangover Helper: Empanadas and Croquetas at Coppelia
- TGI Fry-Day: Penelope's Fish and Chips (NYC)
- TGI Fry-Day: Fried Broccoli and Chinese Sausage at Kin Shop (NYC)
- TGI Fry-Day: Salt and Pepper Shrimp from Silver Seafood (Chicago)
Reviews & First Looks
- Date Night: Santos Anne (NYC)
- Slurped: My Relationship with Xi'an Famous Foods (NYC)
- Eating All the Momos in Jackson Heights (NYC)
- Kristabelli, Showy Korean BBQ Without Smoke or Soul (NYC)
- Chicago Tacos: Shrimp Tacos at D'Noche (Chicago)
- Mexican Eats: Top-Notch Tacos, Tortas, and Mole Poblano at Los Tres Maria's Cafeteria (NYC)
- Vegetarian Option: Great Vegetarian Sushi at Geido in Prospect Heights (NYC)
- Bronx Eats: Dominican Street Snacks on Webster Avenue (NYC)
- Standing Room Only: Joy Yee Smoothie Station (Chicago)
- Lunch in the Loop: Meatloaf-a-Go-Go Truck
- Vegetarian Option: Swim Café (Chicago)
- Sausage City: Jake's Country Meats "Fresh Kielbasa" (Chicago)
- Knockout Noodles: Monday Lasagna at Club Lago (Chicago)
- First Look: Ice Cream Sandwiches at Sugar Magnolia (D.C.)
- Street Food: Munchie Mobile (NYC)
- Bar Eats: Tequileria Maya (NYC)
- Daily Scoop: S'Mores Ice Cream Cake Special at Parm (NYC)
- Sugar Rush: "Uncle Sam" Religieuse at Dominique Ansel Bakery (NYC)
- Sugar Rush: Green Tea Ice Cream Sandwich at Jewel Bako (NYC)
- 5 Boozy Frozen Treats We Love in Chicago (Chicago)
- Pork-Filled Waffle at LloydMartin (Seattle)
- Daily Scoop: Root Beer Ice Cream Sandwich at Coolhaus (NYC)
- Daily Scoop: Mahlab Mastic and Chocolate-Chocolate Mint Softserve at Victory Garden (NYC)
- Sugar Rush: Snocones at Handsome Dans Stand (NYC)
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Nov. 22, 2004
Art Show and Sale Upcoming at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
ATHENS, Texas—Terry Jones of Jewett turns trash into treasure—metal sculptures that look like prehistoric fish despite being made of old saw blades, meat grinders, car parts and anything else that strikes his fancy.
"A piece is only as good as the quality of the junk that's in it," Jones said. But instead of the finished pieces looking like the junk they're made of, they resemble something from a fishy horror movie—gaping jaws, saw-toothed fins and scissor-like tails.
Jones' whimsical folk art will be featured at an art show and sale Dec. 4-11 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center here. Jones said most of his customers so far have come from the Austin area.
In contrast to the metal sculptures, the show will also feature botanical art by Bruce Lyndon Cunningham of Nacogdoches and outdoor-themed paintings by several Athens-area artists. Artists will donate a portion of each sale to the building fund for a new education center at TFFC. Jones and other artists will be at TFFC for the opening of the show on Dec. 4.
Jones credits his antique business to an eye for good junk and to friends for supplying him with quality raw materials. "I find a lot of stuff at auctions and estate sales," he said. "I try to use as many antique tools as possible in my sculptures. Once I get an idea for a piece, I go looking for the parts to make it. One small piece I made recently took four weeks to build because I did not have what I wanted. So I just let it sit until I found the eyes—as soon as I saw them, I knew where they needed to go, and I finished the piece."
That sculpture, which features gears from an automobile transmission for the eyes and a section of a large sawmill blade as the dorsal fin, will be part of the December show.
Jones' fishy figures attract a lot of attention at the antique shop and bait store he and wife Carla operate in downtown Jewett. "The look on people's faces when they see a piece is the real reward," he said. "They are trying to figure out what all the pieces are and where they came from."
The sculptures go together in Jones' head first. Then he welds them together in the parking lot of the store. "Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night with pieces going together in my head," he said. "The hard part is finding the mouth. That's the focal point of a fish. You have to start with the mouth and build from there, because the mouth determines how big the rest of the fish will be." The pieces are sanded clean, welded together and coated with lacquer to make them weatherproof.
Jones, 45, has no formal art training but has always liked to draw. He acquired his welding skills working as an ironworker. He says using one person's junk to create another person's treasure requires no special training: "It just boils down to having a good imagination," he said.
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49 U.S. Code § 14102 - Leased motor vehicles
§ 14102.
Leased motor vehicles
(a)General Authority of Secretary.—The Secretary may require a motor carrier providing transportation subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I of chapter 135 that uses motor vehicles not owned by it to transport property under an arrangement with another party to—
make the arrangement in writing signed by the parties specifying its duration and the compensation to be paid by the motor carrier;
carry a copy of the arrangement in each motor vehicle to which it applies during the period the arrangement is in effect;
(b)Responsible Party for Loading and Unloading.—
The Secretary shall require, by regulation, that any arrangement, between a motor carrier of property providing transportation subject to jurisdiction under subchapter I of chapter 135 and any other person, under which such other person is to provide any portion of such transportation by a motor vehicle not owned by the carrier shall specify, in writing, who is responsible for loading and unloading the property onto and from the motor vehicle.
(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 890.)
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11107 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
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Dear President Obama: Preserve our government
Dec. 28, 2012 / Posted by: Ben Schreiber / Categories: Blog, Economics for the Earth
Negotiations are coming down to the wire on the fiscal cliff. Friends of the Earth warned about the dangers of a bad deal and we are still concerned. That is why Friends of the Earth President Erich Pica wrote President Obama and urged him to pres...Read More »


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Handsome white powder coated closure doors and case provide a clean look and allow easy installation of ceiling tiles. Designed to have the case installed during the "rough-in" stages of construction and the fabric assembly during the finish stage. Patented in-the-roller motor mounting system for quiet operation.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. - One man was arrested and one is being sought after a spree of motorcycle thefts recently, according to Gainesville police.
Police said they noticed an increase in thefts along Southwest 20th Avenue.
They said they received information that 21-year-old Daniel Roane was involved in the thefts, and when he was questioned, he admitted to stealing eight motorcycles, police said.
Roane was arrested and charged with eight counts of grand theft auto, eight counts of dealing in stolen property, and eight counts of conspiracy to commit grand theft auto.
Police said they found out 41-year-old Larry Stone was responsible for planning the motorcycle thefts and then making arrangements to sell the stolen motorcycles throughout Florida.
Police said they're currently investigating others involved in the thefts. They said most of the motorcycles stolen from Gainesville have been transported to Lake City or Lakeland, sold for parts and/or exchanged for methamphetamine.
Police said Stone has not been located and currently has three active arrest warrants for grant theft auto, conspiracy, and dealing in stolen property. The warrants each carry a bond of $150,000.
Stone is 5 feet 6 inches tall and 235 pounds. He's known to to travel between Lake City, Haile Plantation and Gainesville.
If you have any information that would help police find him, call Detective Juan DeCastro at 352-393-7665 or Crime Stoppers at 352-372-STOP.
Police said the group would specifically target Suzuki GSX-R and Honda CBR motorcycles in student apartment complexes.
Roane told investigators that he could successfully start the motorcycles within 30 seconds and simply ride them away. Some were loaded into the bed of a truck or trailer.
Roane also said that if a motorcycle was locked either by chain or disc lock, he would move on to the next target, according to police.
Police said people should make sure their motorcycle is locked in one of these methods to reduce the chances of their motorcycle being stolen.
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"L" ShapedRiddles are little poems or phrases that pose a question that needs answering. Riddles frequently rhyme, but this is not a requirement.
Sometimes I'm "L"-shaped.
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The arrow on me doesn't go straight.
I'm used to end things.
I'm used to accept things.
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What am I?
AnswerThe "Enter" key on a keyboard.
Some keyboards have an "L"-shaped Enter key and some have a strait rectangular Enter key. The arrow on the key is going south, and then makes a sharp turn west.
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The Department of Public Health offers a wide variety of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The primary goal of the programs in the Department of Public Health is to prepare students to successfully practice their profession in relevant healthcare and other related settings. Public Health Graduates are prepared to excel in a range of roles including professional practitioners, healthcare leaders, healthcare researchers and health educators. Additionally, each program helps students understand the field by building relationships with the appropriate community healthcare organizations.
Each program has specific program competencies based on national accrediting bodies and professional organizations.
The respective programs and their accrediting agencies are listed below:
Masters in Public Health, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH);
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Raleigh's greenway system currently includes 69 miles of trail and should exceed 110 miles in the next two to three years.
Currently, there are three main corridors: the 10.7-mile Crabtree Creek Trail, the 6.5-mile Walnut Creek Greenway, and a 15-mile continuous stretch consisting of the Rocky Branch and Reedy Creek greenways, and the Old Reedy Creek Bike & Bridle Trail through Umstead State Park (which connects at the northwest end with Cary's 7.1-mile Black Creek Greenway.
Current construction includes the 2.9-mile House Creek Greenway, which will link the Crabtree Creek and Rocky Branch/Reedy Creek/Umstead trail, a four-mile extension of the Crabtree Creek trail that will take it to the Neuse River, and the 28-mile Neuse River Trail. The first eight miles of the Neuse greenway is expected to open in September 2011, the entire 28 miles in spring of 2013.


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BP Agrees to Plead Guilty to Crimes in Gulf Oil Spill
BP agreed to plead guilty today to charges of manslaughter, environmental crimes, and lying to Congress in connection with the 2010 Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion, which killed 11 workers and sent as much as 200 million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico.
As part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, the company will pay $4.5 billion in what is the largest fine ever levied on a corporation in the United States.
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Discussion: What Do EPA Sanctions Mean for BP's Future?Reporter Abrahm Lustgarten answered your questions about the EPA's temporary suspension of BP from receiving new government contracts.
Latest Sanction Against BP Goes Beyond Gulf SpillThe government's decision to at least temporarily ban BP from federal contracts is a result of not just the Deepwater Horizon explosion and spill, but years of safety problems at the oil giant.
EPA Officials Weigh Sanctions Against BP's U.S. OperationsThe EPA is considering whether to bar BP from receiving government contracts, a move that would ultimately cost the company billions in revenue and could end its drilling in federally controlled oil fields.
Feds File First Criminal Charges Related to BP Gulf SpillThe charges against former BP engineer Kurt Mix are expected to be the first step in an ongoing investigation that could reach into the executive suite.
A Punishment BP Can't Pay OffWhat is missing is a criminal prosecution that holds BP individuals responsible.
Feds Let BP Off Probation Despite Pending Safety ViolationsA Justice Department spokesman said BP had addressed 270 serious violations at the Texas City refinery where 15 workers died in an explosion, but the company is still negotiating with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration over hundreds more.
BP Settlement Leaves Most Complex Claims UnresolvedBP has agreed to pay $7.8 billion to compensate Gulf Coast residents damaged in a massive 2010 oil spill, but the company still faces a criminal investigation and a battery of state lawsuits and federal claims
'Spillionaires' Powerbroker Loses Re-election BidCraig Taffaro Jr., president of Louisiana's St. Bernard parish, who had been accused of favoritism in awarding work after the BP oil spill, loses to a candidate promising reform.
Latest BP Spill in Alaska Was Foreshadowed in Risk Assessment Last YearA section of the BP pipeline that leaked thousands of gallons of methanol and oily wastewater into the Alaskan tundra on Saturday was flagged by the company more than a year ago as so corroded it presented an imminent threat of rupture.
Spillionaires Revisited: Gov't Official's Associates Got Big Contracts After the BP Oil SpillCraig Taffaro, president of Louisiana's St. Bernard Parish, has denied allegations in an earlier ProPublica story, but new reporting shows that longtime associates got lucrative spill-related work—and then they helped raise money for his re-election.
Chief Offshore Drilling Regulator Criticizes Lack of Oversight for ContractorsThe top U.S. regulator of offshore oil drilling said it made no sense that his agency is not conducting direct oversight of contractors who work on offshore oil rigs.
Gulf's Delacroix Islanders Watch As Their World DisappearsThe BP oil spill is just the latest disaster to hit a fishing community that has struggled with hurricanes, erosion and competition from cheap imports. The fishermen ask themselves about the future and worry that they may be the last of their kind.
'Spillionaires': Profiteering and Mismanagement in the Wake of the BP Oil SpillSome people profited by charging BP outrageous rates for cleanup. Others profited from BP claims money, handed out in arbitrary ways. Meanwhile, others hurt by the spill ended up getting much less.
Gulf Claims Chief Announces Payment Plan That Assumes Quick RecoveryGulf spill paymaster Kenneth Feinberg today released a draft of his long-awaited methodology for deciding payments on final claims for damages from the BP oil spill.
Gulf Claims Czar Makes Mixed Progress on Transparency PledgesGulf spill paymaster Kenneth Feinberg has made mixed progress in carrying out his transparency promises.
Déjà-vu? The National Commission Report on BP's Gulf Disaster Echoes Old FindingsA sneak-peek chapter from the national commission's report on the BP Gulf disaster didn't actually conclude anything new.
The BP Oil Spill Saga: Where Things Stand NowMore than eight months after the start of the worst oil spill in U.S. history, we assess where things stand now with accountability and look back at how the disaster has changed the Gulf and shifted the nation's regulatory regime.
Where Things Stand: Gulf Oil Spill ClaimsOne of the central pieces of BP's program to make amends after the Gulf oil spill disaster was a claims system to compensate individuals and businesses that lost money. Although nearly $3 billion has been paid out, there have been chronic delays that have caused frustration and serious economic hard
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After using the following element Home
What element do I use to add a button to this link?
Your help is appreciated
Paul Oliver
Hi Paul. I gather what you want to do is make this link look like a button, which is quite easy. You can use CSS to style the link any way you like, or you can use an image instead. What do you want it to look like?
Hi Ralph,That is exactly it-make the link look like a button. I would like the button to be rectangular.
Thanx for your help Ralph.
OK, that's easy enough, but it would be handy to know the context. Is this button on its own or in a sentence or ...? What is the surrounding code?
Basically, you can do something like put padding on the , a background color, a border etc. Very straightforward. Happy to provide an example with more information (or a creen shot etc.)
Hi Ralph,

WATERPROOF HOMEWATERPROOF SYSTEMWATERPROOF CONTACT

I hope this helps
And are those to be vertical or horizontal? Either way, the markup to use is as follows:

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Here's an example of those links styled as a horizontal menu:
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The quickest way to Dad's heart is, of course, through his stomach. And the quickest way to his stomach is gadgets that make cooking easier. If you've gotten your dad too many polo shirts (Hi, Dad, I'm sorry!) or you suspect he hasn't used the mani-pedi gift card you got him last year, we have a solution! Below, find our top picks for must-have kitchen gadgets that every geeky dad can get excited about.
Bonus: He'll be obligated to make you a meal using them.
1. Meat Thermometer
Not only does this barbecue thermometer withstand the hellfire of a grill interior, but it will alert Pop via remote control when his dinner's done. Biological fact: Dads love steaks and remote controlled stuff.
2. Knife Sharpener
Chances are, your dad has a drawer full of knives and not one knife that he likes. Give him the gift of unlimited razor-sharp edges with an electric knife genie. Words of advice: Don't say things like "OMG, knife makeover time!" when he goes to use this. Also, if your dad is the "stabby" type, maybe get him something else? Or nothing at all?
3. Bacon Cooker
Can you blame your dad because, after raising you, he has no patience left in his soul? Let him get bacon into his face faster with this neat little microwave bacon cooker. He can kiss "waiting" goodbye and get crisp bacon in a matter of minutes, then toss the whole thing into the dishwasher because why should he have to hand wash dishes when he's worked too hard his whole life because money doesn't grow on trees? Are you listening to me, Kiddo?
4. Barbecue Cookbook
Dads know everything! And what they don't know, they look up really quick while you are blinking and then you never know they didn't know! If your dad loves grilling but could use some pointers on spices, temperatures and techniques, have Mr. Bobby Flay step in with some tips! Then promise your dad that he is handsomer than Bobby Flay. Dads like that.
5. Slow Cooker
Dads are busy and thus, slow cookers are awesome. Give Pop a chance to put his feet up while this slow cooker — easily programmable by any gadget-loving dad — does the work of making a big huge pot roast or a stew or any other meat-heavy dad favorite. Then invite yourself over for dinner. And bring your laundry.
6. Cast-Iron Cookware + Cast-Iron Cookbook
Alie's dad is obsessed with his Lodge cast-iron skillet. It's adorable. And what's not to love? These heavy-duty skillets are sold pre-seasoned, give any meat a nice even sear and can be shoved in the oven. And they'll be in the family for generations. Pair one with the cast-iron cookbook from Lodge and your pop will be busy whipping up cowboy classics that make John Wayne seem like a sissy.
7. Monogrammed Barbecue Branding Iron
Why should ranchers have all the fun? Next time you need a gift for Dad, order him this monogrammed branding iron and watch his neighbors seethe with jealousy as he sizzles his mark onto a big prime rib. It's kind of like graffiti tagging, only it's not illegal and you can eat the stuff he tags!
8. Mini Deep Fryer
The name says it all: Fry Daddy. What man doesn't stare down in wonder and hunger a cauldron of bubbling oil? Pop can make steak fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, deep-fried Snickers — whatever his (hopefully healthy) heart desires!
9. Vehicular Cookie Cutters
Put your dad in an apron and announce it's cookie o'clock. No man can resist the thrill of making tiny helicopter and tractor cookies, and if you asked your dad which of the car cookies you've just baked would theoretically get the best fuel economy, he would probably have an opinion. And that's why we love him.
10. Exotic Meats Club
We're divided on this gift. Alie is intrigued and Georgia is repulsed. But if your dad has grilled every meat that the local grocer has to offer, step up his game (meats) with this exotic meat club. Yep — Kangaroo, turtle and iguana meat can be at your dad's fingertips with a few clicks. Is that cool or gross? Well, if your dad isn't into it, send the leftovers to Alie's house. Maybe.
What are you getting your dad for Father's Day this year?
Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark are best friends who met outside a tragically hip dive bar in Los Angeles. Together, they created the cocktail abomination called the McNuggetini. You can find them on Cooking Channel stirring up Drinks with Alie and Georgia, getting schooled on Classy Ladies and devouring desserts for Unique Sweets. Find out more about them here.


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A Toronto developer is bringing its brand of "industrial chic," loft-style condominiums to downtown Winnipeg as part of the highly anticipated Centrepoint development on Portage Avenue.
Urban Capital Property Group, which has 15 downtown condo projects under its belt and another dozen in the works in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, is teaming up with Centrepoint co-developer Longboat Development Corp. to build a 17-storey, 170-unit condo building on Hargrave Street just north of Portage.
The one- and two-bedroom units will be fairly small by Winnipeg standards -- 500 to 800 square feet -- to keep prices as affordable as possible. Most will be priced between $169,900 and $250,000, with a few select ones going for as much as $315,000.
But Urban Capital partner David Wex said the condos all feature an open design, which includes nine-foot-high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, and a sliding door/wall between the living room and bedroom.
"Five hundred square feet might sound small," Wex said, "but it's not when you're talking about an open concept with high ceilings and huge windows. The entire wall is a window, so it feels very expansive."
Longboat disclosed in September it was in negotiations with a Toronto developer about building a highrise condo tower on top of the south end of a five-storey, 450-stall parkade it will be building on Hargrave Street.
The condo tower and parkade are part of Longboat's and Artis Real Estate Investment Trust's $75-million 311 Portage Avenue Centrepoint development. The development also includes a five-storey, 100,000-square-foot office-retail complex and a 15-storey Alt hotel on the northeast corner of the block bordered by Portage and Ellice avenues and Donald and Hargrave streets.
Longboat officials refused in September to reveal the name of the Toronto developer. But in an interview Wednesday at Longboat's downtown office, Wex confirmed it's Urban Capital, and it will be a 50-50, joint-venture project.
Wex said Urban Capital expects this to be the first of several highrise condo projects it will be co-developing in downtown Winnipeg. "We are doing this to hopefully start a long-term relationship with this city. We're not interested in coming here and doing a one-off."
He said he and his partners are big boosters of downtown revitalization and see a lot of untapped potential here.
"I think Winnipeg's downtown is a number of years behind other cities in terms of redevelopment, and we hope to be on the leading edge of the resurgence in your downtown."
Wex said he and his partners approached Longboat about doing a joint-venture condo development after being told about the Centrepoint project by Alt Hotel officials.
"The draw here was being part of the Centrepoint project and being part of a big, urban-revitalization project."
Longboat's director of commercial development, Doug McKay, said Urban Capital was the kind of experienced developer Longboat was seeking as a partner in the condo project.
"It was an automatic for us."
McKay said Longboat wanted to include a highrise residential building in the development, but had no previous experience with that type of project while Urban Capital has a wealth of it.
He said the overall development project remains on schedule. The office/retail/hotel complex should start emerging from the ground before the end of the year with a completion date of summer 2014. Work on the parkade will begin early in the new year and construction of the condo building about a year later with the goal of having it completed by mid-2015.
Condo details
HERE are some additional details about the Longboat-Urban Capital Glasshouse condominium project:
Exterior walls will be predominantly glass to create a sleek, contemporary look.
The condos will feature exposed concrete ceilings and metal ductwork, large sliding doors and floor-to-ceiling windows to create an "industrial chic" look. That will be balanced with hardwood floors and some stone finishes.
The building's indoor amenities will include a gym, private screening room and large party room with a kitchen.
Outdoor amenities will include a private terrace on the roof of the parkade, with lounge seating, chaise lounges, resort-style cabanas, firepits and a dining table.
-- source: Urban Capital Project Group
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The Bourgeoisie
Nearly all the leaders of the revolution were drawn from the numerically small class of the "bourgeoisie" which included merchants, traders, industries, lawyers, doctors and other professional groups.
The merchants and industries lived mainly in the towns, for the feudal conditions of the countryside and special heavy taxation of land had prevented them from purchasing country estates. In the reign of Louis XVI (1774-1792) they were reasonably prosperous. They enjoyed many exemption free taxation, though( to their great annoyance) there exemption were far greater for the nobility and clergy. They usually enjoyed exemption from service in the militia. The owned most of the nonagricultural wealth of the country, being also bankers, moneylenders and the controllers of the rich governing corporation of the towns. With their wealth, they endowed town schools, where their sons received a good education.
But the bourgeoisie had serious causes for discontent. In the first place, they were almost completely excluded from the government of France. In other words, they had very little political power, despite the fact that they were both wealthy and educated. Real political power was concentrated in the hands of the king, the Royal council,a small section of the privileged nobility at Versailles and, in the provinces, the intendants or royal officials.
There was also no prospect of promotion for the bourgeois class in the French army, where the commissioned ranks were the preserves of the nobility. It is no wonder, therefore, that the writings of those great thinkers of the eighteenth century who challenged the existing order, such as Rousseau and Voltaire, found considerable favour with this class.
Besides political grievances the merchants and industrialist had economic grievances. The finances of the government went from bad to worse in the reign of Louis XVI. The cost of France's assistance to the American in the War of independence (1775-1783).
The blatant extravagance and luxury of the court at Versailles and bad financial management led to a situation in which the expenses of the government far exceeded its income. The government tried to meet the situation by raising huge loans from the nobility, the bourgeoisie and even from the church. This meant a vast increase in the National Debt and, as things became worse a growing uncertainty among the bourgeoisie as to whether they would ever recover their money. Above all, they needed a government whose credit was sound, yet, long before 1789, France was bankrupt. And amidst all this financial chaos the nobility clung obstinately to their exemption from taxation if France had possessed an expanding empire, perhaps the bourgeoisie would have been less discontented, but India and Canada had been lost to great Britain in the seven years war(1756-1763).
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We now interrupt this season of angst, financial ruin, injuries and despair to bring you the case for hope.
After last night's win, the Mets have won three in a row. They stand just 4.5 games out of the wild card, 6.5 games out of first place. And while the very payroll issues that are contributing to the rumors about Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran, Francisco Rodriguez and others probably mean the team can't afford to make a big deal (both financially and in terms of young talent), help is on the way.
Put it this way: what team is likely to add two bats the caliber of David Wright and Ike Davis, along with a pitcher as talented as Johan Santana, prior to the trading deadline? The Mets get to do this without trading a single prospect, which is helpful for a team without many of them.
The rotation has now solidified to the point that there's no obvious candidate to be demoted to the bullpen or the minors when Santana returns. Both Justin Turner and Daniel Murphy look like solid alternatives at second base when Wright and Davis are healthy. Angel Pagan is back and hitting, as is Carlos Beltran. Only Jason Bay is struggling, and the Mets have Lucas Duda murdering the ball in Triple-A if they decide to reduce Bay's role. More likely, Duda can take over in right field after they make the logical decision to trade Carlos Beltran.
The National League lacks a .600 team, let alone enough of them to make it seem like 86-88 wins won't put a team in position to earn a playoff spot. The Mets have two more games against Milwaukee and three against Atlanta, two teams ahead of them for the wild card, on this trip, sandwiched around four winnable games at Pittsburgh. By the time they return home, they can be right in the middle of the wild card standings, with Wright, Davis and Santana that much closer to a return.
Now, the reverse can obviously happen. Both Davis and Wright have had their timetables be negatively revised; Santana is batting back from a difficult shoulder injury. The Brewers and Braves can use these games to build some separation from the Mets, while the Pirates are better than they've been.
But at least from the vantage point of today, there's some hope for the Mets on the baseball field. It's been in short supply over the past few years, and is the lifeblood of the baseball fan. I say embrace it while you can.


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Talking food and wine with Haute Cabrière head chef Ryan Shell
Super-talented Ryan Shell is head chef at the Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant and has put together an enticing autumn and winter menu. Shell has been at Haute Cabrière for more than 18 months and is fast gaining a reputation as a culinary force.
He grew up in Johannesburg, studied at the Cordon Bleu Cooking School and has worked at a variety of places, most notably Le Quartier Francais and Prue Leith Chef's Academy. His passion for making use of the freshest ingredients, perfect plating and superb skills for marrying gorgeous wines and delectable dishes are going to put him up there with some of South Africa's finest chefs. Watch this space!
Why did you choose Haute Cabrière (as a place to work)?
I had been here years before and fell in love with the restaurant and the cellar. I also love the wines, so it was an easy choice.
Give readers some insight into the Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant autumn/winter menu
Winter is a really exciting time for us because a lot of naturally occurring produce becomes available on the farm, like porcinis, fiddlehead ferns, porcelain and sorrel. Also, winter lends itself to lots of braising and slow cooking, which I enjoy. Our menu is constantly changing, which allows us to combine our favourite ingredients with techniques as they become available.
What is the Table d'Haute concept all about?
The Table d'Haute is a four-course menu that is a more relaxed dining offering, which is designed around the wines and the idea that a winter lunch should be a simple affair that shouldn't break the bank but should leave you with that warm, fuzzy satisfied feeling.
I had been here years before and fell in love with the restaurant and the cellar.
Explain your Pinot Noir Tasting Menu
This is a six-course tasting menu designed primarily around Haute Cabrière's famous Pinot Noirs, including some older vintages that are otherwise not available. We have spent a large amount of energy making sure the food not only matches the wines, but also the cool, damp winter atmosphere.
What is your personal food philosophy?
As a kitchen we are constantly trying to move forward and be better than we were yesterday. Also, our main goal is to have an offering that is totally original but based in the Franschhoek Valley, from which we draw as much produce as we can, as well as a large amount of inspiration. As we use only Haute Cabrière's wines and Cap Classiques, we focus our creative efforts by always starting with the wines and working backwards.
Explain a little about Haute Cabrière's wine offering
Haute Cabrière is completely focused on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and the creation of various styles of wines and Cap Classiques from these two noble cultivars. The portfolio is marked by a range of food-friendly wines that offer elegant accompaniment for the various stages of the meal.
Where do you find the best local produce?
At the moment we are using a lot of herbs and plants that grow on Haute Cabrière, which is really an interesting process, from foraging to cleaning and then to cooking.
What do you recommend off the menu?
Textures and tastes of beetroot.
In three words, how would you explain the dining experience at the Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant.
Wine, food, marriage.
Haute Cabrière's Table d'Haute is served Tuesdays to Sundays for lunch – R295 with wine pairing; R195 without wine. The Pinot Noir Tasting Menu is served Friday and Saturday for dinner – R595 per person including wine.
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Entrenched in the AFL's top eight and with a midfield he admits looks scary in its potential, you'd expect Gold Coast coach Guy McKenna to be a satisfied man, right?
The Suns coach displayed how much more he expects from his charges following a comfortable 40-point win over Greater Western Sydney on Saturday which lifted Gold Coast into sixth with four wins from six starts this season.
Led by captain Gary Ablett, who racked up the 94th game in his career with 30 or more disposals, and a career-high five-goal effort by Tom Lynch, the Suns were never headed in their 20.14 (134) to 13.16 (94) win over the Giants.
While Ablett was his usual brilliant self, his midfield supporting cast of Dion Prestia, Jaeger O'Meara and David Swallow also continued to show they're developing into a quartet capable of matching the best.
O'Meara (30) joined his skipper on the disposals count after a dominant second-half display, while Prestia (32) actually had more touches than either of his more-vaunted teammates.
It made light of a calf injury to ruckman Tom Nicholls which forced defender Rory Thompson into the ruck.
Despite the ease of the win, McKenna was far from content, revealing a pre-season first-half display against Collingwood where the Suns raced to a 41-point lead over the Magpies without Ablett remains the benchmark for his charges.
"First half against Collingwood it worked well, we looked frightening," he said.
"Have we got back to that stage? No. Charlie Dixon was a big part of that game ... we've just lost a few personnel around the edges for us to regain that form.
"I don't think it's too far away. The good thing is the effort's there, they're competing hard and that polish will come."
The victory marked the contrast between the journey of the AFL's two expansion clubs, with the Suns looking up as the Giants continue to grow.
The defeat was the third on the bounce for Leon Cameron's men after picking up two wins from their opening three matches including a derby win over city rivals Sydney in round one.
Key forwards Jeremy Cameron and Jonathan Patton kicked four and two goals respectively, but otherwise the Giants hardly did anything of note against the Suns.
Cameron says Saturday's display is just a reflection of the immaturity within the team he possesses.
"We realise where we're at," he said.
"We've got 19 guys out there under 50 games.
"The history of the game will show that it takes time. Until we actually get up to that 50 or 60 game mark and become competitive every week, we're going to have our ups and downs."


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Microsoft giving away WP7 handsets, training for free to woo webOS developers
0. phoneArena posted on 22 Aug 2011, 04:01
The quick demise of HP's webOS hardware business might have shocked many, but Microsoft has been quick to react to the new realities by offering free Windows Phone 7 handsets and training…
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
1. PeterIfromsweden (Posts: 1230; Member since: 03 Aug 2011)
Seems like MS is trying to get more developers. Smart move, Samsung did almost the same when Nokia announced they'd stop with symbian. They sent emails to devlopers urging them to start developing for bada.
2. shafboy (Posts: 179; Member since: 26 Sep 2010)
Yeah, but seeing as Windows Phone makes more income for developers than Android this should be a decent opportunity for them.
3. PeterIfromsweden (Posts: 1230; Member since: 03 Aug 2011)
I'm not sure of WP7 devlopers earn more money. There is so little WP7 on the market.
4. snowgator (Posts: 3604; Member since: 19 Jan 2011)
Peter, Peter, Peter..... what are we going to do with you? You just can't help yourself can you? Nearly every Microsoft post you come on, and just when we think you are going to behave, you pull the hair of the girl sitting in front of you in class. Your first post is balanced and unbiased. But you had to get the "small market" slam in there, didn't you?
With Nokia onboard, the entire Europe market will be getting a new W7 device every few months starting in about October. That is a host of new markets for W7. The Asian Market will be open to them like it has never been before. The sales numbers which showed Bada ahead of W7 were before the CDMA carriers in the U.S. (Sprint, Verizon) had their W7 phones. Now, there are rumors of each of those getting a couple of Mango phones on top of all the GSM devices that AT&T and T-Mobile will get. What developers wouldn't want that much access to sales markets?
By the way, that sales chart didn't include the old but still available Windows Mobile devices. That would have put Microsoft sales above Bada. But that is not a slam on Bada- it has grown slow and sure since it's development.
6. Ericasmith476 (Posts: 9; Member since: 12 Jul 2011)
With a range of 30,000 apps in Windows Marketplace, Microsoft needs all the labour it can get to expand its app business further


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>Running 101>Beginners knee pain?
Hello everyone! I'm new not only on this website, but to running as well. I started running back in May, and was jogging around 3 miles a day, 4-5 days a week just for the heck of it. (of course I introduced everything slowly) I haven't jogged much for the past two weeks, and went for a 3 mile walk today to get back into running. Well, by the half mile mark, my knee was feeling really weird. Almost like there was something against it, and it felt very flat. There was pain, and I even limped a little. I've only started having problems with this knee for the past 2 weeks, and it's really bothering me. Back and knee problems run high in my family, so it's not hard to guess that I might have knee problems down the road. I'm just wondering if I'm pushing too hard, and asking for knee troubles later on down the road, and if this knee pain is normal. I'm almost 14 and I really don't want to screw up my joints. I take 4 500mg calcium vitamins every day, drink 1-2 glasses of milk daily, and down 6-8 eight ounce glasses of water. I eat all organic (75% of the time) but sometimes eat something unhealthy every few days, like a burger or something. I weigh 106 pounds, so I highly doubt it's a weight problem. I run barefoot, but today I walked in crocs. What am I doing wrong, and is this a sign that I am not supposed to be running? Thank you! -Meghan
Oh, and I also ride horses 3-4 days a week to if that matters. It's the only other form of exercise I get besides 15 minutes of bike riding every day of the week, 5-10 pound weight lifting sessions (I work on everything from calves, to triceps and biceps, and sometimes do sit ups/crunches). I also kayak every weekend, and the occasional 11 mile bike ride is thrown into the mix. Thanks! -Meghan
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How old are the shoes you are running in?
"Don't feel like running today...suck it up and run ...you're an athlete." (John Stanton, founder & owner of The Running Room)
Three half marathons later, I got a number. Half Fanatic #9292. :)
I don't run in shoes, I run barefoot. But yesterday I ran in crocs just because I didn't want my feet to get cut up from the grass, I wanted the cuts to heal before I ran barefoot again.
Since shoes aren't part of the equation, maybe your form and stride need improvement; or else, you're just running too much, too hard, or too fast. I hesitate to tell you to make conscious changes to your stride, as that could do more harm than good, but keep your steps pretty short and quick, and don't try to reach forward with your feet; keep them underneath your hips. I think barefoot running is a great way to develop a natural stride. The horseback riding angle is interesting; it certainly does put your hips and legs in a different position. Maybe some of our other riding runners have some wisdom on this.
Well at least someone here is making relevance to the subject. - S.J.
I agree LedLincoln. I don't know the first thing about stride position. :/ I think I might have to just start swimming, as it has no effect on your joints until my bones are more formed - I don't want to screw anything up right now. Thanks.
My Pilates instructor says that most problems below the waist are a result of a weak core. You're body ends up overcompensating to make up for it and results in injury. Its a pretty generic statement, some situations are a result of medical condition. Try a core strengthening program and see if that helps your knee.
Another cause of knee problems is weak hip flexor muscles. It has something to do with certain weak muscles causing your knee to wobble sideways.
The remedy is cross training or specific exercises to strengthen the weak muscles. Good cross training might be tennis or soccer, where you work your hip flexors.
I'm a beginner to, my experience was that my muscles and tendons just had to acclimate ( get stronger) it only took a few weeks but I weight trained and walked for a year and a half first including squats and lunges etc. Now I feel like I can run forever. When my knee starts to hurt a little I just change my pace (run a little faster) and the pain go's away. When it stay's away for a while I slow my pace a little again.
I'm also a beginner who has had similar problems, although I suspect that mine come from my flat feet. I do agree that other exercises will help, like strengthening your core, but I also went to see my doctor who recommended some special stretching exercises to strengthen my knees and my ankles. Here's an article on it that I found from Runner's World: http://www.runnersworld.com/health/build-better-knee?page=single. These exercises, for me personally, do help.
Interval Junkie --Nobby
Your description isn't detailed enough to figure out if things are similar [and I'm not a doctor so it wouldn't help anyway], but I had knee issues when I first started running. Several things helped:
A lot of it was letting my body get used to the pounding.
The only other thing I might mention is that if you're not wearing shoes, and heel-striking (land on your heel first), then you might be causing too much impact to your knee -- maybe try running in running shoes [though I realize that's not the fashion right now].
Good luck!
2016 Goals: Lose the 10lbs I gained for not having goals
I say this to all beginners: get a heart rate monitor and run or walk at an aerobic heart rate. You can research such things and choose the heart rate you like the best. Let's say's it 70% of your maximum heart rate. Then run at or below that heart rate. Don't go over. What might happen is that you have to walk in order to stay at that heart rate, or you'll run slower. Beginners tend to run way too fast. Either way, it'll help you to ease into getting into shape, and lessen the probability of an injury (which is the reason many beginners give up the running experiment, as it is proof that running is indeed bad for your knees). What you're looking for as you go is to get faster at the same heart rate, and if you're walking now, being able to run everything without having to walk. By the time you're running all the time, you will have improved your aerobic system, and strengthened a lot of what needs to be strengthened in order for you to withstand the stress that running puts on the body. Research heart rate training, monitors (you can get one cheap--doesn't have to be fancy), base-training, John L. Parker, Dr. Phil Maffetone, Mark Allen and base-training, training for endurance, the importance of recovery, over-training, hard/easy training, and training load. Take it or leave all of this of course. Good luck!
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This is for quickly scratching documentation that should later go to the manual. Feel free to add any stuff you think useful!
- Table with all pc (property class) identifiers and links to api docs: pcclass matrix
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- DefaultCamera: Simple, yet powerful camera, several modes (thirdperson, m64_thirdperson, lara_thirdperson, freelook, firstperson)
- NewCamera: Collision Detection-aware camera. FIXME: figur out modes
- SimpleCamera: Very basic interface: "Relative to this mesh, this camera vector and this offset for the point looked at"
- TrackingCamera: For use with the actoranalog property class which provides avatar controls from joysticks and analog pads
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pcinput->Bind ("1", "arrival"); pcinput->Bind ("2", "ca"); pcinput->Bind ("3", "cohesion"); pcinput->Bind ("4", "separation"); pcinput->Bind ("5", "dm"); pcinput->Bind ("s", "seek"); pcinput->Bind ("w", "wander"); pcinput->Bind ("f", "flee"); pcinput->Bind ("p", "pursue");
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Technology Paving the Way for Story Telling
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So, now that I've basically been through every article, I've figured out what this wiki is severely lacking: background characters. Fortunately, the databooks can solve this deficiency. The following are scans of pages that list one or more missing characters, those with articles being crossed out in some way:
First Databook, pages 138-139 First Databook, pages 140-141 Second Databook, pages 168-169 Second Databook, pages 170-171 Third Databook, page 109 Third Databook, pages 186-187 Third Databook, pages 188-189
Do your part for your wiki by making a new stub whenever you're feeling remotely bored. ~SnapperTo 21:57, 26 June 2009 (UTC)


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HOUSTON - The National Rifle Association announced a proposal Friday that sparked a lot of debate.
It was their first response following the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut that left 26 children and staff members dead.
In the plan, Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre called on Congress to act to put armed police officers in every school in the United States.
District officials for many Houston-area schools said the NRA plan would prove challenging with tightening budgets.
"We've been stretched the last few years," said Houston Independent School District spokesperson Jason Spencer.
Spencer said about 200 armed officers with the district's police force cover 279 campuses.
"We assign at least one full time police officer at every middle and high school in HISD," Spencer said.
But Spencer also said officers are not stationed at the elementary schools, but they do periodically patrol those areas. Spencer said the officers the NRA wants on all campuses would double the district's police department budget.
"You'd be looking at another additional 10 to 12 million dollars per year," said Spencer.
Fort Bend ISD, Alief ISD and Pasadena ISD officials said they follow a similar policy as Houston ISD for positioning officers from their own police departments at the high school and junior high schools. Channelview ISD officials said they contract out to Harris County Precinct 3 Constables for that same type of security.
In the wake of the Connecticut shooting, Alvin ISD officials said they have added patrols at the elementary schools. However, officials there also said officers stationed at every school, all day, all year would be hard to fit into the budget.
Some parents said it still must be a top priority.
"I believe that they should have security all the way around, all year round. Even summer, even with the cost," said Jesse Alba.
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No. 25 Kent State (11-2) vs. Arkansas State (9-3), 9 p.m. (ESPN)
Site: Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Ala.
Line: Arkansas State by 3 1/2
Series Record: First meeting
Kent State wants to finish a breakout season in style. It's the first time the Golden Flashes have been to a bowl game in 40 years and they've already set a school record for wins in a season. Arkansas State -- which has won back-to-back Sun Belt championships -- gets a second chance in the GoDaddy.com Bowl after losing last season to Northern Illinois.
Arkansas State QB Ryan Aplin against the Kent State defense: Aplin owns nearly every passing record in Arkansas State history after throwing for 10,545 yards and 66 touchdowns in his four seasons. His final game will be against a Kent State defense that has forced 38 turnovers this season, which is the most in the Football Bowl Subdivision. They're also first in the country with a plus-21 turnover margin.
Kent State: Junior RB Dri Archer has been the Golden Flashes' primary playmaker, rushing for a team-high 1,352 yards and 15 touchdowns this season. The 5-foot-8, 175-pounder is also tops on the team with 35 catches for 539 yards and four touchdowns.
Arkansas State: Junior RB David Oku has had a productive season after transferring from Tennessee, rushing for 1,054 yards and 15 touchdowns. He has been the Red Wolves' workhorse, averaging nearly 20 carries per game.
Arkansas State takes a seven-game winning streak into the GoDaddy.com Bowl. The Red Wolves haven't lost since Sept. 29 against Western Kentucky. ... Defensive coordinator John Thompson will serve as the Red Wolves' interim coach after Gus Malzahn left to take the Auburn job last month. Arkansas State hired Bryan Harsin to replace Malzahn, and the former Boise State and Texas offensive coordinator will take over after the bowl game. ... Arkansas State has a 6-13 record against current programs in the Mid-American Conference. ... This will be Darrell Hazell's final game as the head coach at Kent State. He was hired last month at Purdue and will take over the Boilermakers full time after Sunday's game. ... Kent State left tackle Brian Winters will be making his school-record 50th career start. He was the only player from the MAC selected to play in the Senior Bowl.


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Did you know?
The Joubert Bridge was built in 1896 at the western entrance to the town.
Pilgrim's Rest is situated on the magnificent Panorama Route of the Mpumalanga province. The entire village is a tourist attraction and was declared a National Monument in 1986. Today, Pilgrim's Rest is a living monument to the feverish gold rush days of the late 1800s.
You're in the village where that famous dog Jock of the Bushveld roamed with his master, where thieves and diggers and good-time gals gathered in scores of pubs, where a gold nugget was thrown onto the bar counter to buy a round of drinks and where the surrounding hills still ring with gold rush clamour every year when the gold panning championships come around. (These championships are still held each year in September.)
Visit the Alanglade House Museum, which was once the mine manager's home. It's an elegant Edwardian house built in 1915 and furnished with period pieces.
Pilrgrim's Rest is home to a wide variety of shops selling antiques and collectables, as well as arts, crafts and curios. You can also take a walk between uptown and downtown to see a number of historic buildings and sites.
The attractions of Pilgrim's Rest are not limited to gold. You can explore the surrounding area in a 4x4; or try a variety of outdoor activities including fly-fishing, golfing, horse-riding, overnight hiking and hot-air ballooning.
Feeling brave? Head out to Graskop and experience the adrenaline rush of one of the world's highest cable gorge swings with a 68m freefall. Or fly across the 80m high gorge on the high wire slide. Both are located at Panorama Gorge in Graskop, about 15km from the village.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Pilgrim's Rest Tourism Information Centre
Tel: +27 (0)13 768 1060
How to get here
Pilgrim's Rest is on the R533, 15 kilometres northwest of Graskop in the northeast region of the Mpumalanga province.
Best time to visit
Any time of year. Summer, however, can become uncomfortably hot at times.
Around the area
From Pilgrim's Rest, it's an easy drive to visit the major attractions of the Panorama Route, including God's Window with its amazing views across the Lowveld, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, amongst many others.
Tours to do
The Friends of the Pilgrim's Rest Museum offer a five-hour interactive tour through the village.
Get around
Self-drive is best if you want to truly appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
Length of stay
At least a weekend, preferably longer as there is plenty to do in the area.
Where to stay
There's accommodation for all pockets in and out of town, including budget backpackers, luxury guesthouses, lodges and the famous Royal Hotel.
What to eat
No visit to the village is complete without a meal or a drink at the Royal Hotel, which has seen its fair share of wild tales and tall stories over the years.


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Ceramic Series
The J&J Ceramic Series Barrel is an excellent choice for upgrading the performance of your paintball marker.
This barrel is made from 6061 T6 aluminum then CNC machined to the highest quality standards in the industry.
The ceramic coating and teflon impregnation reduces the friction rate to a minimum, while inducing a self cleaning method


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| Minor Stories Index
78: The Story of Thera Channa
While residing at the Jetavana monastery, the
Buddha uttered Verse (78) of this
book, with
reference to Thera Channa.
Channa was the attendant who accompanied Prince Siddhattha, when he renounced the
and left the palace on horseback. When the prince attained Buddhahood, Channa
also became a
Bhikkhu. As a Bhikkhu, he was very arrogant and overbearing because of his close
to the Buddha. Channa used to say, "I came along with my Master, when he left the
palace for
the forest. At that time, I was the only companion of my Master and there was no
one else. But
now, Thera
Sariputta and Moggallana are saying, 'we are the Chief Disciples,' and are
about the place."
When the Buddha sent for him and admonished him for his behaviour, he kept
silent, but
continued to abuse and taunt the two Chief Disciples. Thus the Buddha sent for
him and
admonished him three times; still, he did not change. And again, the Buddha sent
for Channa
and said, "Channa, these two noble Bhikkhus are good friends to you; you should
associate with
them and be on good terms with them."
Then the Buddha spoke in verse as follows:
Verse 78. One should not associate with bad friends, nor with the vile. One
should associate with
good friends, and with those who are noble.
In spite of repeated admonitions and advice given by the Buddha, Channa did as
he pleased and
continued to scold and abuse the Bhikkhus. The Buddha, knowing this, said that
Channa would
not change during the Buddha's lifetime but after his demise (parinibbana)
Channa would
surely change. On the eve of his parinibbana, the Buddha called Thera Ananda to
his bedside
and instructed him to impose the Brahma-punishment (Brahmadanda) to Channa;
i.e., for the
Bhikkhus to simply ignore him and to have nothing to do with him.
After the parinibbana of the Buddha, Channa, learning about the punishment from
Ananda, felt a deep and bitter remorse for having done wrong and he fainted
three times.
Then, he owned up his guilt to the Bhikkhus and asked for pardon. From that
moment, he
changed his ways and outlook. He also obeyed their instructions in his
meditation practice and
soon attained Arahatship.
Translated by Daw Mya Tin, M.A.,
Burma Pitaka Association, Rangoon, Burma 1986.
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Adobe's response to new vocational courses
July 05, 2013
Mark A'Bear, UK Education Manager, Adobe UK responds to the news that the Government plans to introduce a raft of new vocational courses from 2016:
"Yesterday's announcement by the education secretary is a positive step forward that will support young people in developing real-world skills they will later need in the workplace. The question I would raise, is whether these mooted vocational courses extend to design and creative subjects, such as gaming and web development.
Education changes lives, and providing students with vocational skills that are valued by those in industry enables both businesses and young people to fulfil their potential. Historically, education has been far too focussed on raw academic qualifications. Education shouldn't be about being able to tick a certain box – it should instead be about the underlying skills that having a certain qualification demonstrates.
Should today's proposals omit design and the wider creative arts, it would be an opportunity missed and could threaten the future success of the UK's creative industries, which currently constitute one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country. The UK is renowned for its creativity thanks to its successes in fashion, art, design, film, food and music, and as such, it is imperative that we ensure creativity and design are an integral part of these planned vocational qualifications."
At Adobe, we've been doing our bit to support vocational learning, most recently by offering young people the opportunity to gain practical technology and creativity skills, as well as learn about the world of gaming and design, through our Adobe Generation online courses. In addition, we have been extending student access to Adobe technology and helping institutions meet students' increasing demand for access to the latest technology, through the Eduserv Adobe ELA Framework Agreement. This three year license agreement will enable Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) institutions to deploy the latest version of Adobe's Creative Suite across the entire campus, as well as on staff computers, for the first time.


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Watch These People Having Trouble Rollerblading — Daily Distraction
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Rollerblading, when done right, can look graceful and pleasing. But most people don't do it right.
Which isn't a criticism, really. Rollerblading is tough. It's good exercise, sure, but who didn't fall the first time they put on the blades? You? Yeah, right. So give these folks a break already.
The Daily Distraction is your Internet break from reality. Whether you're eating lunch at your desk or avoiding high school exes on Facebook, you might just laugh, say "aaahhh" or not believe what you just watched.


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Best in Show
"No matter where I'm heading, I always wear a cool piece of jewelry that makes me smile to myself."
Tip: Take seersucker pants for a walk on the wild side in old-school high-tops and a brightly hued tunic.
Knit sweater, Lacoste, $225, visit shop.lacoste.com. Cotton seersucker trousers, 'S Max Mara, $425, at Max Mara, NYC. Her own jewelry and sneakers.
"Short hair is my thing, and my current style is my favorite evolution. It transforms to fit any occasion."
Tip: Toughen up a classic, preppy pullover with a sleek leather skirt and oversize rings.
Striped boatneck top, Ralph Lauren Black Label, $698, at select Ralph Lauren stores nationwide, visit ralphlauren.com. Striped button-down shirt, Ralph Lauren Blue Label, $145, at select Ralph Lauren stores, visit ralphlauren.com. Leather pencil skirt, Derek Lam, $1,950, at Saks Fifth Avenue, NYC. Brass bead earrings, Isaro by Jill Golden, $236, visit jillgolden.com. Gold plate bracelets, A.L.C., $575 each, collection at glamboutique.com. Her own ring.
Shop the Trend: T-Shirts


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Despite the €1bn fine handed to Intel by the European Commission, it wasn't all bad news for US tech companies in Europe on Wednesday. Ebay won a lawsuit in the French courts over sales of fake L'Oréal perfume on its auction site. A court specialised in trademark law ruled that Ebay was merely a host site for the sales of counterfeit goods and not a party to their sale. It also said Ebay, which has a $10m a year budget for fighting online crime, was doing all it could to combat fakes. Read more
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By Leonard D. Fitts
School districts are losing their superintendents at an alarming rate. What is more daunting is the shortage of available school leaders to replace the rapidly departing superintendents. During the 2012 school year, New Jersey saw approximately 31.4 percent of its districts losing their superintendents. In 2011, 28.9 percent of districts lost superintendents. In 2010, about 55 New Jersey districts had an interim, rather than a permanent, superintendent at the helm.
At any time, about 22 percent of the nation's school districts are headed by interim or acting superintendents, rather than by permanent ones, according to the American Association of School Administrators.
The vacancy rate in New Jersey is consistent with districts in other states. The shortage of leadership for the schools adds an additional burden to school boards that are dealing with other urgent issues: tight budgets, student and staff safety, and student academic achievement. In their efforts to continue the mission, vision, and continued progress of the district, they have sought relief by hiring interims.
An interim superintendent is a person, often a retired superintendent, who provides leadership for a district for a short period -- usually no longer than two years. (Some states, including New Jersey, put limits on interim tenures.)
During this time, the board is looking for a permanent leader, and is going through the process of recruiting, interviewing, and negotiating a contract.
A popular notion is that an interim is a placeholder and that, while he or she sits in the superintendent's chair, the interim usually doesn't act or behave like a "real" school superintendent. The typical interim school superintendent, so goes the myth, spends a quiet period minding the store until a new superintendent arrives. Interim school superintendents often lack the prestige, power, and time to accomplish much. They act as "caretakers" to maintain business as usual.
These notions could not be more wrong. Any interim superintendent worth having is capable of making tough decisions and providing real leadership that steers a district toward its academic and fiscal goals. School boards should expect no less from any interim they employ.
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Penguin's EggsTrick brain teasers appear difficult at first, but they have a trick that makes them really easy.
Even if they are starving, natives living in the Arctic will never eat a penguin's egg. Why not?
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Subsequent to being allowed to become derelict, the circa 1865 home of Samuel de la Bere Barker (1848-1901) at 281 Cambridge Terrace near the Madras Street bridge, appears to have become yet another victim of a suspicious fire.
The above photograph of the fire damaged kitchen is from a sequence of images posted on flickr by ars666. Click on the photo to see the whole set, which opens in a new window.
An observer reports:-
"The place is in a pretty bad state, not much to take photos of sadly.
What really gets me is I'd visited it a month or two ago and aside from being a bit messy the interior looked to be in pretty good nick.
Now the kitchen and one of the back rooms, as well as at least one room upstairs are written off - I would say pretty much the whole rear of the house would need to be rebuilt if it were to be saved.
Maybe I'm just jaded but the situation this house was in, and then the subsequent burning of it seems pretty suspect..."


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Topic: Back from my having my liver tickled
I went in to have my liver and bile dut spot brushed to find out what really was happening with that enlarged duct.
On Tuesday morning, I had a brush sample and drain put in. When I came through the anestesia, I was more than a little sick. BRIGHT SIDE-when you eat nothing before the surgery, when you get sick, it doesnt really have any taste and there are no chunks to get stuck in your nose so you dont end up smelling it for hours on end.
My drain decided to leak bile on surrounding tissue which causes the most severe and undescribable pain. BRIGHT SIDE-the pain killers dont really numb the pain, but it puts you to sleep for an hour or two and then you can get another injection.
The complications meant I spent 3 nights in the hospital which meant I had a wonderful opportunity to improve my Swedish and I learned all sorts of new vocab words.
I finally met with my wonderful doctor this morning and he was really brutally negative about the possiblity of surgery or anything. We asked so many questions and it seems like there might be a possibility for me to go back to Edinburgh if the surgeon who did my first surgery things he can do it again. There is the thought that since he knows where he put things, how much he took, etc then he would be the best bet to try again. My records are being sent to him now.
Well, then we asked about the brushings and he said he hadnt heard anything yet. He told us to wait and he would be back. Needless to say, Hans and I were crying and holding each other, not a highlight of the year. An hour and a half later, he comes back and says the preliminary pathology reports for the brushings show NO cancer cells. I need to wait for a full analysis which will take time since it is Christmas. I also know that the first time I was diagnosed, the brushings came back negative, but I still have hope. My doctor-the funny little swede said-ITs like fishing. Just because you dont catch anything doesnt mean there are no fish in the water. I will enjoy this Christmas with my lovely husband and then on January 2, I will have a PET scan to investigate the area. I will meet a week later with the transplant doctor in Gothanburg to discuss my options. Talk about a roller coaster!!!! So besides making everyone read a very long post, I ask that you keep me in your prayers. I am looking for that Christmas miracle where they turn around and oops, no cancer, just scarring! The truly sick thing is that all I could think about when he said the brushing came back negative was oh good, the 2 year cancer free calender to try for children has not started over! Weird priorities I know-but keep me in your prayers.
36 year old patient with buckets of hope


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West Palm Beach, Florida
"Even if you decide not to choose, you still have made a choice."
Lee Keller works for the Single School Culture Initiative in the School District of Palm Beach County. His primary project is a Florida DOE online program for professional development in all 67 counties. The program has called on his expertise in curriculum, course design, creativity, and customer service. Daily objectives require the use of Adobe® Dreamweaver®, Fireworks®, Adobe Connect™, Presenter, and other Adobe products to support participants and maintain highly engaging content to maximize successful learning. He supports administrators, staff, teachers, and students at more than 170 district schools on an array of technology projects and software, including Adobe titles.
An educator since the mid-1970s with more than 19 years in the classroom, Keller has taught at all levels from first grade to college. He has been an educational technology programs specialist in his district since 1997. He founded the PC Rams, a West Palm Beach community-oriented computer club. In 1999, he drove his school district's evaluation of web design products, a process that led the district to standardize on software from Macromedia (a company since acquired by Adobe). He designed and delivered training in various Macromedia products and, in 2001, created the district's first online technology courses using Macromedia software.
Keller's professional passion is getting technology-resistant educators excited about integrating technology into their curriculums. He is very involved in community activities and founded 360Riders, a motorcycle group of approximately 200 members, and 360Bikers Foundation, Inc., a charity that raises money for those in need through motorcycle-centric events.


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Sugababes is an all girl/cyborg team who sing punk-rock-meets-mellow-jazz from England. They most notably known for their constant change of line up (or "upgrades") due to the members running on Windows 95; upon their three year warranty, they mysteriously are infected with malware known as "iGetReplaced" developed by the Apple company as revenge. They currently consist of longest running Bot 3: Heidi Smiley Range, the happy-go-lucky-Teacher made in Scouserland; Bot 4, the Cigarette Vending Machine made in Aldershot, Amelle Brrrrrrrap-baba; and Bot 5: Jade Ewe-ing, a Karaoke Machine found outside Los Angeles.
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The Sugababes were first designed by Bill Gates after his last androids, Spice Girls, did not make it to the surface of the Moon. He built Model 1.0 which included Siobhan "The Forgotten Ginger One" Donoghy; out of some orange peel and a Matalan mannequin; and Mutya Rosita-Bonita-Isabellalita Kinder Bueno; out of a garbage bin and his week old Chinese take away meal. He felt that something was missing so he asked his old friend Neil Buchanan if he could use his daughter bot Quiche-Lorrain who was made from some tin foil and Stephen Hawking's voice box.
Bill locked them in a studio to record their first record Warning! Heavy Load which was inspired by a Youtube video of a fat woman falling over, it reached number 8 in he UK charts; a promising start. They soon completed their debut album One Touch, I'm That Quick where they sing about their lives as three moody cows who could not last more than one minute with their lovers in the backseat of an old Ford Fiesta. Their success was short lived when their follow-up singles entered the chart at an abysmal number 15. Bill soon sold them off to Simon Cowell.
"The Ginger one had to go"
Simon had other plans for the girls when Siobhan mysteriously caught fire and caught the "iGetReplaced" bug, sadly her warranty expired and was flushed down the loo. The other girls denied that it was to do with their bullying.
"That's right Bill Gates, up yours!"
Cowell needed to find another bot to replace her. They soon found Heidi Smiley Range who was stood outside by a rainbow as it rained sugar coated gum drops in Happy-Smiley-ville by Wigan. Together, all three recorded their biggest hit Smile Like Me in honour of Heidi's entrance into the group. The album Whores With Dirty Faces Covered in Cum was inspired by Simon. Their massive success made everyone forget about the previous ginger one and when people mention "the Sugababes" no one knew about their past incarnation.
However, things got a bit boring and too nice and not so angst-y so Simon Cowell left them and gave them to Satan to look after. The result, he spread more rumours that Quiche and Mutya were bullies. Headlines would read: "Quiche (the black one) & Mutya (the ugly one) spit and burn Heidi (the smiley one) with melted rubber from her Barbies". The Sugababes deny any truth to the stories, except Quiche-Lorraine and Heidi's argument-turned-mud wrestling match about who Britney Spears was going to replace.
"I IZ NO BULLUYY! LOLZZZ WE're ALL ABOUT DA MUZIC xOxo"
To prove that "they were no bullies" the group put on a brave face (or smile, in Heidi's case) and released Three Slagzzz Xcept Heidi. It was rumoured the last part of the title was aimed to combat the bad press. It featured some of their best work including Hole In That Man's C**k Head and Too Lost In Norwich (Where's the Sat Nav?), the latter featured on the soundtrack to Love Actually where it was played in a scene where the protagonist, portrayed by Hugh Grant got lost in Norwich on his way to a lunch date with that woman who worked for him, it was all very witty and heart warming (you should watch it). Satan wanted to use the album to launch them in the USA but Mutya got knocked up by some Northern bloke who no one knew so she had to take some down time.
After Mutya ejected the baby from her uterus, Satan held her at gun point so she could begin to record their next record Upgraded in More Ways. This was to mark their long awaited upgrades from Windows 98 to Windows XP. Unfortunately, she couldn't be bothered to continue and wanted to be a "Real Girl" and look after her baby. She mysteriously fell into a vat of acid after contracting the deadly malware.
"I'm just a REEL GURL!"
Better in More Ways (Cos Mutya's Gone) was released with new bot Amelle Brrrrrrrap-baba whom Satan found in a ghetto just outside of Buckingham Palace. Some other things happened, like their Greatest Hits package (Overloaded Circuitry), which seemingly only featured Amelle doo-wopping and talking like a thick Chav, the group took some time off to record a new album together.
"I'm just so glad to have some input"
Time for a Change of Batteries (& Line Up) was Amelle's first real album and featured their biggest selling single: About Your Ugly Face (That means you Amelle), the video for it included a man running as fast as he could away from an extremely unfortunately looking girl to find a better and fitter girl. Despite this, no one really cared about the album as much as their previous albums. The group kept fighting and brought out another album called Twatfights & Amelle Hogging the Spotlight, again no one really cared. Because of this Amelle decided to go on a murder spree and kill innocent children to vent her ever present rage. When police tried to arrest her she murdered them too and to this day still murders anyone who tries to arrest her, hopefully one day she will be caught.
After the boredom of continually emphasising that they are the "Biggest Girl Band in the UK (NOT Girls Aloud)", they set their sights on the US. They fired Satan and signed with Jay-Z who thought that Quiche was pretty sexy. They began recording their album Sweet Jesus, 7 Girls Down! featuring the single Get Sexy. Little did Quiche know she was recording her final single and because of this they lost their US record deal when Quiche got the boot.
"I THOUGHT that TITLE was a JK xoLOLxo"
After an freak accident at a nuclear bomb testing facility in the US, Quiche-Lorraine disappeared from the scene. They then hired Jade Ewe-ing who was found in the sex store near Jay-Z's house. The group now plan to release the single About A New Beaver Faced Girl. The video was filmed at the site of Quiche-Lorraine's explosion and in the video you can see them kicking her ashes as they dance and sing. The group are said to be "Ready to start a-new" and have been upgraded to Windows Vista, although Bill Gates now had brought out Windows 7, the girls are extremely worried.