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A NEW superfast broadband programme promises to be rolled out in parts of Winchester over the next six months.
The Hampshire Superfast Broadband Programme aims to extend its coverage so at least 95 per cent of premises in Hampshire can access the best available technology by the end of 2018.
It is hoped the new scheme will boost some 900 houses' internet connection by allowing a speed of 24 megabits per second.
New equipment will be installed in Winchester, Kings Worthy, Abbots Worthy, South Wonston and Colden Common between July and December 2014.
Cllr Robert Humby, Leader of Winchester City Council and Hampshire County Councillor for Bishop's Waltham, said: "Winchester City Council supports this programme as superfast broadband is crucial to the vitality of our smaller rural communities.
"It will enable residents to do more on-line and faster than ever before - streaming films, TV and music in seconds and enjoy seamless working from home. For local businesses it will open up new business ventures and opportunities that the global on-line market has to offer."
The Government has allocated £9.2 million to Hampshire which has been match-funded by Hampshire County Council.
Cllr Roy Perry, Leader of Hampshire County Council, said: "The roll-out of superfast broadband is a high priority for Hampshire County Council and I expect at least 95 per cent of homes and businesses in Hampshire will be able to access services by 2017. This next phase of the roll-out will help tackle social isolation in some of the most rural parts of Winchester and has potential to grow the City's economy, providing more jobs and opportunities."
Though some homes and businesses might be located too far to benefit directly from superfast speeds it is hope there will be some improvements to their existing service once the scheme is introduced.


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Free Celebration of Texas Independence Is March 5-6
WASHINGTON, Texas – An expanded number of historic re-enactors, period crafts demonstrators, toe-tappin' Texas musical performers and a black-powder salute by the Texas Army awaits visitors to this year's annual celebration of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 5-6.
This year marks the 169th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of Texas' independence from Mexico by 59 people representing the various municipalities who convened here March 2, 1836, in a drafty, unfinished building atop a Brazos River bluff to give birth to the Republic of Texas.
One of the rare copies of the printed broadside, "Texas Declaration of Independence," as well as other documents authored by many of the declaration's signers, will be on exhibit at the Star of the Republic Museum.
Visitors to this free, two-day event at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site can play a part in a play titled "The Convention of 1836" by interacting with the characters during performances presented throughout the weekend. Other dramatic performances by the Texas Heroes, a renowned dramatic group, will bring to life notable Republic of Texas characters such as Stephen F. Austin and Mary Austin Holley, who were among the historic document's signatories.
On Sunday March 6, television personality Ron Stone will emcee a special program honoring the heroic early Texas patriots who drafted and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. A special performance of "The Convention of 1836," an audience participatory play and foot-stomping musical will be featured. The cutting of a Texas-sized birthday cake will highlight the day's activities.
During the Texas Independence Day celebration, visitors to the historic site will be immersed in the sights and sounds of the Republic of Texas period from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Throughout the park grounds, re-enactors in period clothing will be demonstrating 19th century folkways such as blacksmithing and quilting, playing old-fashioned music and performing military drills. Authentic 19th century dance music will be performed by the 'No Foolin' String Band,' while 'Back at the Ranch' will entertain with upbeat Texas swing music. The award-winning Blinn College band also will perform. Food vendors will be on site both days.
"Gone to Texas," a lively musical, will be performed in the Star of the Republic Museum's theater throughout the celebration. The museum, operated by Blinn College, tells the story of the Republic of Texas through dioramas, artifacts and historical exhibits.
Park admission and tour fees will be waived during the celebration. In addition to the museum, the historic complex includes the Visitors Center, nature trails, Barrington Living History Farm and a replica of Texas Independence Hall located in the old Washington town site.
The Texas Independence Day celebration is being presented by the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park Association and is sponsored by ExxonMobil, Bluebonnet Electric and the First National Bank of Bryan.
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is located half way between Brenham and Navasota off state Highway 105 on FM 1155, approximately an hour northwest of Houston. For directions and more information, call (936) 878-2214, extension 237.
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A HAMPSHIRE hospice will remember the lives of children at a special service in Winchester this week.
The Naomi House Light Up A Life service takes place at the cathedral at 2.30pm on Tuesday (Nov 27).
Based in Sutton Scotney, the hospice cares for children with life-limiting conditions along with sister site jacksplace which looks after teenagers and young adults.
Paula Flower, hospice fundraiser, said: "We are delighted to be holding our main Light Up A Life service at Winchester Cathedral. Many supporters find making a dedication at this time of year a really positive way to remember and celebrate the life of someone special."
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Karita (now Sabine) has been adopted!
Playful, funny and sweet, Karita will delight you with her antics, her confidence, and her nonstop purring. Named after a famous operatic soprano because of her vocalizations when first trapped, she quickly abandoned those wild ways, and is now a confident, stylish and dramatically beautiful kitten who loves being center-stage in your affections. She is fond of tiny toy mice, her cool angled scratcher, and listening to music of all kinds, especially opera (naturally) and classical. When she hears something she likes, she stretches luxuriously and 'makes biscuits' with her paws! But she mostly likes to interact with you. Oh, wait, there is something she loves more than just about anything: a feather wand toy!
Karita was trapped in a local condo complex with a brother and sister, and taken into foster care, where two squares a day of yummy, nutritious food turned her coat sleek and shiny, and gave her reason to want to become a card-carrying domestic pussycat. She has succeeded.
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Laurel Hill Project Advisory Committee Meeting on April 27
April 22, 2009
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The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) and the Laurel Hill Project Advisory Committee will hold a meeting concerning the Master Planning effort for a portion of the former D.C. Department of Corrections' prison in Lorton, now known as the Laurel Hill Adaptive Reuse Area.
The meeting is Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m., at the Laurel Hill Community Association Clubhouse, 8380 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton. During this meeting, the county's master planning consultant, the Alexander Company, will present the revised Master Plan for the Laurel Hill Adaptive Reuse Area and review financial information.
Fairfax County envisions a world-class development of residential, retail and commercial space within the former reformatory and penitentiary complex. This development will serve the expanding south county region and create a unique destination in harmony with the surrounding uses, including single-family residential, older-adult living residential, schools, the Lorton Arts Foundation Workhouse Arts Center and parks.
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The Orlando Predators and Fifth Third Bank 's Summer of Dreams are teaming up for a week-long Back-to-School drive for homeless children in Orlando and the surrounding areas.
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In addition, the Predators will conduct a 50/50 raffle during the game to benefit the Summer of Dreams program.
Fifth Third Bank's Summer of Dreams program provides homeless children in the Central Florida community access to free, nutritious meals; daily activities focusing on academics, art enrichment and athletics; tutoring and mentoring; financial counseling for parents; and much more. In its first year, Summer of Dreams reached 1,078 kids in Orange County, and the program has expanded to reach children in Seminole and Osceola counties as well.
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dear all,
is it possible to shorten a Sunlun-sayado practice of meditation when we use a comfortable pose and then it transforms to suffering, pain so that we should see it as a just unpleasant sensation.
I am a city-dweller so that I do not have enough time in working days to practice and imho it is possible to shorten that practice by using an uncomfortable pose in order to start observation (after hyperventilation) directly from pain.
I think it will allow to save time during working days (usual standard Sunlun-sayado practice of meditation may take 2 hours and more) and might shorten a way to enlightenment.
So what do you think ?


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The Grid - The Gateway Drug to Online Strategy Games
The Grid: http://celtruler.com/games/thegrid/
What's the best way to go about designing the game interface a little better now that the number of players is growing. Should users be forced to type in their commands like in a MUD game or should it all be point in click in this day and age? Thanks.
It's an elaborate system made up of row upon seemingly endless row of perfectly chiseled squares, each ruled by either a fool or master strategian....
Once you enlist into this new world, you will be transported into The Grid in the form of a single entity known only as: a square. You will rule this square - or see it ruled by another.
Upon logging in, you will notice many other squares, fighting for survival, or to spawn themselves like amoeba unto the far corners of The Grid. If your spectacles are not too foggy from the freezing air in this wondrous utopia, you will notice a command box with several different actions you can take. If this is your first time here, you may be overwhelmed by the myriad of colors and cryptic letters strewn about all over the place like some abstract painting you wanted to destroy in that dull art gallery you were taken to as a child. Fear not, however - you will notice a button labeled, "Find Me", which when clicked will highlight your shiny new square for you in a glorious yellow glow. You will notice, no doubt, 3 letters etched across the surface of your new four-sided home, spelling out pure gibberish, I'm sure, to the causal observer. But, lean closer into the grease-stained window separating your physical body from this shell of a reality, and you will see.....
Hey OldBard,
Concept sounds cool and it's good to hear that you've got a growing userbase. A couple notes though: 1) So I land on the page you sent me too and I don't get it. What is this game? What is it about? What type of game is it even? Therefore, I'm not very motivated to sign up. I would design your website around answering those questions for first-time visitors 2) This looks more like a Hardcore Strategy Game than a "gateway drug". Gateway drugs are typically synonymous with "easy to pick up" 3) As far as the commands vs. point-and-click, obviously users typically see point-and-click, but the typed commands kinda adds this cool nostalgia factor. I think it makes your game unique and cool (in a techie sense)
Shoot me a PM if you need any more advice. I'm happy to oblige
Wow...i like the homepage image. It's produced by an artist? I like the mood. But, the website is very skinny and colors are too bad.


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Gallery: Man set on fire in Long Beach: Video, photos
A man sustained significant burns in a horrific fire in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven in Long Beach Friday night after a homeless man apparently threw a flammable substance into a car.
The victim was sitting in a Toyota SUV at the convenience mart on Clark Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway when the car burst into flames, witnesses said.
The victim was pulled from the vehicle by witnesses and later transported to a nearby hospital. He sustained severe burns to his upper torso and is listed in critical condition. Police said they are not releasing the man's named due to the fact he was the victim of a violent crime.
VIDEO: Man burned in horrific fire in Long Beach
Sgt. Aaron Eaton, a spokesman with the Long Beach Police Department, said officers were dispatched at 5:13 p.m. to the scene.
Eaton couldn't confirm whether the suspect, Raymond Sean Clark, 38, and victim had a relationship or whether an altercation occurred prior to the incident.
"Right now it appears to be a random act," he said in a news conference at the scene.
Eaton said officers were able to locate the suspect a block away where he was arrested and taken into custody.Clark has been charged with attempted murder and has two misdemeanor failure to appear warrants.
Bail was set at $502,200 and Clark is being held at the Los Angeles Inmate Reception Center.
Eaton said it "remains to be seen what type of substance was thrown into the vehicle."
The fire spread from the victim's vehicle to the driver's side of a white Toyota Camry vehicle parked next to it.
"This is an unsettling crime, a horrific act that someone would use fire in this manner," Eaton said. "The potential for other people to get hurt through the vehicle catching fire next door, the building, someone walking by ... it's extremely unsettling for sure."
One witness recognized the homeless man as a fixture in the neighborhood.
"He's always outside the 7-Eleven asking for money and smoking cigarettes," said the man, who did not want to be identified.
Shannon Flynn, 16, of Long Beach, said the whole thing was "terrifying."
"He was engulfed in flames," she said. "The fire was so big, people were screaming. I jut can't believe this happened here."
Robert Linkroum, who was inside the store purchasing a newspaper, said he casually looked up and saw a man "walking on a mission" toward the Toyota 4-Runner as he threw what looked like a bottle into the vehicle.
"It was crazy," he said. "The vehicle went up in flames immediately, just totally engulfed. It was all flames. It became so hot in 7-Eleven that I moved towards the back of the store because I thought the windows were going to blow."
Eaton said he is unaware of the suspect's condition, including whether he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Burch Farms upgrades grading, packing
Burch Farms, Faison, N.C., has made improvements to its packing line.
The Faison, N.C.-based grower-shipper has installed an optical sorter manufactured by West Sacramento, Calif.-based Odenberg Inc., a division of Dublin, Ireland-based Odenberg Investment Ltd.
The upgraded sorting machinery should help grade sweet potatoes more precisely and catch defects workers may miss, said Jimmy Burch, Burch Farms' co-owner.
The machinery should also more efficiently spot visual defects including dark spots and cracks and thus improve retail shipments, Burch said.
Burch Farms installed the machinery in mid-September and invested $200,000 in the equipment.
Nash Produce tests ozone for storage spuds
Nash Produce Co., Nashville, N.C., is experimenting with an ozone generator to reduce fungicide use on sweet potatoes.
Thomas Joyner, general manager, said the Food and Drug Administration-approved ozone generator essentially eliminates needing to apply fungicide to prevent soil rot in the cured potatoes shipped out of storage.
"If it is effective as I think it will be, we will essentially stop using fungicide when we ship them," Joyner said.
"Because there's no residue, this application can also be used on organic sweet potatoes. The ability to not have to use any fungicide is a good thing."
The packer began using the treatment in August.
Southern Produce adds microwaveable bags
Entering the microwaveable bag category, Southern Produce Distributors Inc. launched 1.5-pound steamable bags of sweet potatoes.
Introduced in August, the bags hold four or five potatoes and require eight minutes of microwaving time.
The bags are marketed for consumers seeking convenience, said Stewart Precythe, president and chief executive officer of the Faison, N.C.-based grower-shipper.
"I really think this will be a hot item," Precythe said. "It's perfect for working mothers as well as fathers as it's easy to microwave and prepare. They won't have to buy four to five potatoes for the family, which can be expensive. With this one bag, they could help prepare a meal for the whole family."
Precythe said buyers have been receptive to the product.
Vick Farms adds labels, bagging machinery
Vick Family Farms, Wilson, N.C., added bagging machinery and developed new labels.
In mid-September, the grower-shipper installed a bagging system that allows it to pack 3- and 5-pound bags.
The Giro machinery includes the capability of packing 10-pound bags, said Charlotte Vick, partner.
During the past season, Vick Family Farms added new labels.
Vick Family Farms also recently introduced its Carolina Gold label for domestic shipments.
It offers its 6-kilogram Carolina Gold cartons and Pure Gold cartons for exports.
Last fall, the operation introduced its Grande Gold label for jumbos. The company previously packed the large sweet potatoes in a standard industry box top, Vick said.
Wayne E. Bailey improves packaging
Wayne E. Bailey Produce Co. has installed bagging equipment to provide for complete overwrapped product.
In June, the Chadbourn, N.C.-based grower-shipper replaced its three bagging machines with new ones that can overwrap bags.
In the past, Wayne E. Bailey packed in bags that were overwrapped only on the top headers.
With the Giro-style packaging, the company can do full wraps, said George Wooten, president.
In other news, in August, Wayne E. Bailey launched a bag for Canadian retailers.
The overwrapped 3- and 5-pound bags include Canadian-style recipes and other product information in French through the company's We Be Yammin' label.


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Half-fairy Tamisin and her boyfriend, Jak, have been arguing over whether she should return to the land of the fey when Oberon, king of the fairies, kidnaps her and Jak must return to that place of fairies, goblins, and sphinxes to rescue her.
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Hello, I'm new and happy to be here. I have a question concerning governance of a Wat. My goal is to assist a Wat Lao in having a democratic rule that respects Theravadan tradition as much as possible.
My question is, who has the authority to invite or accept a new monk, the community at large, a board of directors, or the head monk at the Wat?


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Application on Round-base Coolers
If there's one thing our recent 33-Way Thermal Interface Material Comparison article has taught me, it's how the advice freely handed-out in discussion forums can often be wrong. After we wrote the article, many enthusiasts argued that spreading out the TIM with a latex glove (or finger cover) was not the best way to distrubute the interface material. Most answers from both the professional reviewer industry as well as enthusiast community claim that you should use a single drop "about the size of a pea". Well, we tried that advice, and it turns out that maybe the community isn't as keen as they thought. The image below is of a few frozen peas beside a small BB size drop of OCZ Freeze TIM. The image beside it is of the same cooler two hours later after we completed testing.
Decidedly, the BB size seems to be a much more appropriate amount for the PGA-478 application since it easily covered the one-inch round copper core of this Intel cooler and then some. Our images above have done sufficiently for depicting how much TIM should be used in a socket 478 cooler, but that's old news.
To begin our experiments, we have started with the most basic of all designs. Circular coolers are very common equipment, with the product list spanning from small Intel-supplied stock cooler up to the larger Thermaltake MaxOrb aftermarket cooler. But while the round outer design may be popular to designers, it is much less common to find a circular base as the contact surface. To the best of my knowledge, the only coolers I have ever seen with this finish are those from Intel, but I digress. The design has its pros and cons, and regardless of cooling performance the round base is among the easiest to properly apply thermal paste to.
Because the raised copper center core is circular, the most logical application pattern is going to match the shape. A single drop of thermal paste roughly half the size of a BB is placed at the center of the cooler, which will theoretically spread evenly in every direction as pressure is applied.
In all of our experiments, the images showing the depressed material once it has been spread out were all taken only moments after mounting the cooler. The thermal material is not allowed to cure, and the system is not powered on to begin thermal cycles. This is all done so that you can see the initial impact of mounting pressure and the direction that Thermal Interface Material travels. Please note that allowing the system to complete a few initial thermal cycles will thin the viscosity of the material and level out the paste, which will also allow it to bleed out towards the edges.
Judging from our cold test, a single round drop of thermal paste roughly half the size of a BB is more than sufficient to cover the entire mating surface of a stock Intel-included cooler. Ideally, you will want to use slightly less material than the amount shown above. Just remember that once heat is applied to thermal grease the viscosity will thin and spread out towards the edges just a little more, allowing the surfaces to come into closer (or direct) contact with each other. Keep in mind that thermal paste is only meant to fill the gaps, not coat the surface; perfectly flat metal on metal with no material in-between is your ultimate goal.
Benchmark Reviews invites you to share your comments and suggestions for this topic in our Discussion Forum.
This kind of quality reviews makes it a lot easier for enthusiasts, like me, which do not have much resources for us to try such tests.
Thanks again... and i hope for more quality reviews from you guys..
Thanks Again!
Definitely going this route next time.
is still as keen as it thought, or in other words, it is not mistaken - your peas are mistaken ( they are really f***** up ;) ). I do hope this is cleared out, and I do hope that somebody confirms the size of the peas on the picture, based on my assumptions!
On a different subject, I would liked to have seen the results of mounting the square cooler that you did a thin, even spread of TIM on. How did it look when removed?
Also I would like to see heat readings from all these different application methods. While you may want one or the other spreads visually, how does that translate into actual practice? Could less coverage translate into a thinner layer that increases metal to metal contact, yielding better results than 100% CPU coverage but thicker layer? Inquiring minds want to know!!
now what is 'channels level' we are talking about here?
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After having read your article, I have concluded that the two drops on the two centre partitions of the mounting base would be the best option for the Hyper TX3 cooler (to be used with an AMD Phenom II x6 1100T CPU), however, if sanding is not carried out, how would one deal with the space between the deeply set pipes and the CPU surface? Also, I have read that even merely touching the metal with a finger can cause grease and all kinds of particles to become stuck to it, so if sanding were to be carried out, how could one possible ensure that the cooler is thoroughly cleaned of all the residue from sanding? Thank you for any advice.


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The University of California generated a national buzz on Friday with the surprising announcement that Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano — a political heavyweight, rather than a prominent academic — would be its next leader.
Instead of becoming the next attorney general or Supreme Court justice, as many had speculated, Napolitano plans to come west to make history as UC's first female president. She will oversee the system's 10 campuses, five medical centers, 234,000 students and 208,000 employees if UC regents confirm her at their meeting Thursday in San Francisco.
She is leaving behind the third-largest federal department, which has a $60 billion budget and 240,000 employees.
"I recognize that I am a nontraditional candidate," Napolitano said in Friday's announcement. "In my experience … I have found the best way to start is simply to listen."
Napolitano's nomination comes as the prized research university system looks for political and financial support after losing about $1 billion in state funding during the economic downturn. Some observers say the former Arizona governor could enjoy more credibility with California's lawmakers — and Californians — than an academic, who might be seen as disconnected from realities of the day.
With someone of Napolitano's stature and experience in the room, lawmakers "start from the presumption that this is a person who understands our problems," said Henry Brady, dean of UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy.
As if underscoring that point, Gov. Jerry Brown in a brief statement Friday praised the secretary's "outsider's mind."
Napolitano would succeed Mark Yudof, who, citing health problems, announced in January he would step down at the end of August. The regents are expected to vote on the appointment in a special session Thursday.
Students weary of tuition increases might be heartened by Napolitano's stance on fee hikes as governor of Arizona. In 2008, even as her state had a major budget deficit, she proposed freezing tuition for every student and giving waivers to those who kept at least a "B" average in high school.
Napolitano attended Santa Clara University and, in 1979, was its first female valedictorian. She went on to earn a law degree from the University of Virginia.
The former Arizona governor and attorney general was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2008 to head the Department of Homeland Security. She led the department through a series of changes in the post-9/11 era, including a focus on enforcing immigration laws.
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"She's certainly skilled at navigating challenging and divisive political waters," said Kevin Johnson, dean of the UC Davis School of Law.
Napolitano might face some internal challenges, said John Aubrey Douglass, a senior fellow at UC Berkeley's Center for Studies in Higher Education. "It might take Napolitano, an outsider to the world of academia, a while to gain the full trust of faculty, and perhaps students," he said.
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"What madness is this?" UC Davis student Steve Li wrote on his Facebook profile after hearing of the news. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an arm of Homeland Security, detained him for two months in an Arizona prison and nearly deported him to his native Peru.
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Job growth alone won't support increased stock prices, but in the long run, it helps boost U.S. corporate profits. Moves above all-time Dow industrial average highs of 15,409.39 will confirm a bullish primary trend.
At an economic conference last week, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke explained how the central bank views the economy, emphasizing that the economy must accommodate monetary policy for the "foreseeable future."
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4 million possibly? Did we miss the boat here?
$8mil for Mayo + Scola? And we paid Hill how much...?
I don't think we did, he wanted the big money and we wouldn't have even had the 4 mil past Sunday. The market dictated his worth and he went to a place where he can compete for the starting spot, for 4 mil (if that is correct).
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Larry Bird is must be pissed after reading about this. Mayo for 4 million a year....omg.
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
There is no ****ing way he took 4 million.
I figured he'd get at least 6 million per. Another find by the Mavs.
lets wait for something beyond speculation. i don't believe he would take 4 mil. S&T is much more likely.
what is disheartening is that the mavs offseason plans blow up completely, and they still--easily--end with a more exciting set of acquisitions than we do.
to be fair, i say "more exciting" rather than "better" but i would argue both are true.
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^This was 2 hours ago. I have a hard time believing he signed for $4M a year.
The market set his value. Plain and simple.
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Wish our FO would of done that with Hill instead of severally over pay bidding against themselves .
I dont see a S&T here the Grizz aren't in the mode of taking salary on to their team.
Probably a 1 year deal with a chance to show he can produce on a playoff type team to go get paid next year.
But George Hill at 5yrs 40m
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We missed ALOT of boats this off season and added a few whales.
There were so many moves, yet none of them were actually really good. They had to sign Roy, so I give them that, but vastly overpaid him. Then, as if that weren't enough, they vastly overpaid George Hill, they traded DJones and DC for nothing but capspace, took a gamble at 4mpy on a back up center, got another guard who has not proved he can stay in the league yet and got a 1 year rental for a back up point guard, who I think will be better than DC, but who knows really... It appears from the outside looking in that there were many missed opportunities because of not being able to change plans on the fly and being stubborn in what seemed like back up plans for every other team.
We will still have a good team, possibly better than last years, but not as good as it could have been.
Mayo was waiting until the suns were finished dealing with Gordon. They didn't wanna pay him 8mil, and Mayo suddenly realized that he wasn't gonna get the money he wanted. We couldn't risk waiting THAT long to get him. In sure Roy and George's agents were ready to get something done. We flirted with acquiring the guy for 3 yrs and still couldn't make it happen because he wanted 8mil. He only took 4mil bc he didn't have a choice.
More likely, the Mavs would use the trade exception that they got from the Clippers for Odom.
That would allow them to pay Mayo 8.2 mil next year.
The Mavs could add a 2d pick maybe, although a trade exception on its own is pretty nice, if you are the Grizzlies. You just never know when a Steve Nash wants to come your way.
To me, that sounds much more likely than this 3-4 mil speculation. Why would he do that. I doubt tht nobody would even give him the midlevel.
It's a two year deal with the second year being a player option. He took 4 million because he knows he's going to try to play his *** off, opt out, and get paid again next summer.
If you look at his numbers, poor playoff performance, and his steady decline he is not worth a whole lot more than 4 million per season.
there are no guarantees in this regard. what if he gets injured.
what if noone offers much again. it's not like this was a down year in terms of spending.
i can get 1 year deals if it's a Jeff Green type of deal. 1 year huge deal, above the market value, and you try to prove your worth. But it's still a huge risk.
but taking less money and less years. it makes no sense for a young guy looking for his 1st contract.
When it came down to it I'd rather have Hill than Mayo. I hope the best for Mayo out west but I like what Hill brings to our team and the continuity that has remained in our starting five.
Try again. He has been in the league for four years and the past two years have been much worse than his first two. Check the numbers.
Wow what a failure by our FO with Hill he is gonna have to show a lot to justify the 8mil a year
Typical overpay
It feels like Mayo is already a Pacers. It's just a matter of time...
Mayo's gotten really, really overrated. That's really all I have to say about it. He did not sign for 4 mil or whatever. Watch.
Nice move by them. Their 'worst case' plan worked out pretty nicely
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Several types of drugs are used to treat lupus. The treatment the doctor chooses is based on the patient's individual symptoms and needs.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
For people with joint or chest pain or fever, drugs that decrease inflammation, referred to as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are often used. While some NSAIDs are available over the counter, a doctor's prescription is necessary for others. NSAIDs may be used alone or in combination with other types of drugs to control pain, swelling, and fever. Even though some NSAIDs may be purchased without a prescription, it is important that they be taken under a doctor's direction. Common side effects of NSAIDs, including those available over the counter, can include stomach upset, heartburn, diarrhea, and fluid retention. Some patients with lupus also develop liver and kidney inflammation while taking NSAIDs, making it especially important to stay in close contact with the doctor while taking these medications.
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A new class of anti-inflammatory drugs called COX-2 inhibitors (celecoxib [Celebrex]; rofecoxib [Vioxx]; mobic [Meloxicam]) have all of the same effects as NSAIDs on pain and inflammation but have a much lower risk of significant gastrointestinal side effects. These agents have not been extensively studied in patients with lupus and have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use specifically in lupus. However, they might provide benefits similar to NSAIDs.
Antimalarials are another type of drug commonly used to treat lupus. These drugs were originally used to treat malaria, but doctors have found that they also are useful for lupus. Exactly how antimalarials work in lupus is unclear, but scientists think that they may work by suppressing parts of the immune response. A common antimalarial used to treat lupus is hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). It may be used alone or in combination with other drugs and generally is used to treat fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes, and inflammation of the lungs.
Clinical studies have found that continuous treatment with antimalarials may prevent flares from recurring. Side effects of antimalarials can include stomach upset and, extremely rarely, damage to the retina of the eye.
The mainstay of lupus treatment involves the use of corticosteroid hormones, such as prednisone (Deltasone), hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone (Medrol), and dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol). Corticosteroids are related to cortisol, which is a natural anti-inflammatory hormone. They work by rapidly suppressing inflammation. Corticosteroids can be given by mouth, in creams applied to the skin, or by injection. Because they are potent drugs, the doctor will seek the lowest dose with the greatest benefit. Short-term side effects of corticosteroids include swelling, increased appetite, weight gain, and emotional ups and downs. These side effects generally stop when the drug is stopped. It can be dangerous to stop taking corticosteroids suddenly, so it is very important that the doctor and patient work together in changing the corticosteroid dose. Sometimes doctors give very large amounts of corticosteroid by vein over a brief period of time (days) ("bolus" or "pulse" therapy). With this treatment, the typical side effects are less likely and slow withdrawal is unnecessary.
Long-term side effects of corticosteroids can include stretch marks on the skin, excessive hair growth, weakened or damaged bones (osteoporosis and osteonecrosis), high blood pressure, damage to the arteries, high blood sugar, infections, and cataracts. Typically, the higher the dose of prolonged corticosteroids, the more severe the side effects. Also, the longer they are taken, the greater the risk of side effects. Researchers are working to develop alternative strategies to limit or offset the use of corticosteroids. For example, corticosteroids may be used in combination with other, less potent drugs, or the doctor may try to slowly decrease the dose once the disease is under control. People with lupus who are using corticosteroids should talk to their doctors about taking supplemental calcium and vitamin D or other drugs to reduce the risk of osteoporosis (weakened, fragile bones).
Stronger Drugs
In special circumstances, patients may require stronger drugs to combat lupus symptoms. In some patients, methotrexate (Folex, Mexate, Rheumatrex) may be used to help control the disease. Patients who have many body systems affected by the disease may receive intravenous gamma globulin (Gammagard S/D), a blood protein that increases immunity and helps fight infection. Gamma globulin also may be used to control acute bleeding in patients with thrombocytopenia or to prepare a person with lupus for surgery.
For patients whose kidneys or central nervous systems are affected by lupus, a type of drug called an immunosuppressive may be used. Immunosuppressives, such as azathioprine (Imuran) and cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), restrain the overactive immune system by blocking the production of some immune cells and curbing the action of others. These drugs may be given by mouth or by infusion (dripping the drug into the vein through a small tube). Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, bladder problems, decreased fertility, and increased risk of cancer and infection. The risk for side effects increases with the length of treatment. As with other treatments for lupus, there is a risk of relapse after the immunosuppressives have been stopped.
Working closely with the doctor helps ensure that treatments for lupus are as successful as possible. Because some treatments may cause harmful side effects, it is important to report any new symptoms to the doctor promptly. It is also important not to stop or change treatments without talking to the doctor first.
Because of the nature and cost of the medications used to treat lupus, their potentially serious side effects, and the lack of a cure, many patients seek other ways of treating the disease. Some alternative approaches that have been suggested include special diets, nutritional supplements, fish oils, ointments and creams, chiropractic treatment, and homeopathy.
Although these methods may not be harmful in and of themselves, and they may be associated with symptomatic or psychosocial benefit, no research to date shows that they affect the disease process or prevent organ damage. Some alternative or complementary approaches may help the patient cope or reduce some of the stress associated with living with a chronic illness. If the doctor feels the approach has value and will not be harmful, it can be incorporated into the patient's treatment plan.
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Former NBA All-Star Michael Finley, who has been working in the Dallas Mavericks' front office, continues to work out vigorously in hopes of continuing his playing career, ESPN.com reported, citing unidentified sources with knowledge of his plans.
Finley, 39, participated in NBA pickup games all summer and apparently is fully recovered from the calf injury that short-circuited a comeback attempt in the preseason, when the Mavericks had invited him to camp on a non-guaranteed contract.
According to ESPN.com, Finley's agent is pitching him to teams as a capable shooter off the bench and mentor to young players as he tries to carve out one more playing niche after a lengthy recovery from ankle surgery during the 2010 offseason complicated his efforts to find a job in 2010-11.
He last played in the NBA with the Boston Celtics during the 2010 playoffs but was eager to try to win a job in training camp with the Mavericks, ESPN.com reported, even though Dallas entered camp carrying the league maximum 15 guaranteed contracts on its roster.
Finley teamed with Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki to form a trio that transformed the Mavericks and launched the franchise's ongoing run of 12 consecutive playoff berths.
Finley left Dallas in 2005 when owner Mark Cuban, looking to reduce his luxury-tax bill, waived the two-time All-Star through the league's first amnesty clause. Finley went on to win an NBA championship with the rival San Antonio Spurs in 2007, but, according to ESPN.com, has remained one of Nowitzki's closest friends and most revered teammates.


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The word store is of larger signification than the word shop. It not only comprehends all that is embraced in the word shop, when that word is used to designate a place in which goods or merchandise are sold, but more, a place of deposit, a store house. In common parlance the two words have a distinct meaning. We speak of shops as places in which mechanics pursue their trades, as a carpenter's shop a blacksmith's shop a shoemaker's shop. While, if we refer to a place where goods and merchandise are bought and sold, whether by wholesale or retail, we speak of it as a store. [C.J. Brickell, opinion in Sparrenberger v. The State of Alabama, December term, 1875]
Stores "articles and equipment for an army" is from 1630s. In store "laid up for future use" (also of events, etc.) is recorded from late 14c. Store-bought is attested from 1912, American English; earlier store-boughten (1872).


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- Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Yield: 6 muffins.
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Like many others who visit this site, my golf game has come a long way since stumbling onto this web page and soaking up all the information at hand. I played a little disc golf several years back then kind of forgot about it until my brother picked up a Shark for me and took me out to one of the local courses last spring.
Over just the last few days I finally feel like all the pieces are starting to fall in place. The drives off the tee are going longer and straighter. Approach shots are landing on the green, and putts 25ft and in are starting to become automatic. I have gotten some tips here and there from local players, but it is only through reading all the instructional articles and technique repair section many times over then struggling to understand it and apply it on the course, that my game has elevated to the level I have been reaching the last couple days. Disc golf has recently gotten even more fun for me.
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I have just turned 49. This past summer my periods became irregular. My period would last 2 weeks. Then my periods stopped coming which lasted a few months before I went to my doctor. After exams it was determined I needed a D&C because my uterus wall was thick. After the D&C (6 weeks now) I have had 2 regular periods and spot bleed most the time between the heavy bleeding. In the 6 weeks there have been approximately 2 weeks that some form of bleeding has not occurred. My Dr. wants to do a full hysterectomy and stated that was the only cure. I was told of this Hysteroscopy novasure ablation and was wondering if this would stop the bleeding instead of the other surgury. I have also scheduled an appointment with another doctor to get a second oppion. I don`t want a hysterectomy if I don`t need one. What are my options?
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Kings and Nukes go farther but when accuracy is more important than Max D the Sword has a slot.
I had another mold shootout, a 35 disc bomb session for 2-1/2 hours after work at a local Midtown park. My form was a little tired tonight and Sword throws averaged around 400'. My King throws were on average as long as the Sword but I flipped a few up and over with the longest going 435'. My Nukes were all over the board in stability but I rediscovered a Z Nuke that I can flex, a glow nuke that will turnover 15' on a sweet higher longer line, and a esp nuke that will flip up to a tight s-curve with lots of glide and the farthest throw of the day at 440'. My Flows are really stable but they hyzered to around the same distance as the GL Swords while my favorite two Bosses are fairly beat and fly lazer straight low flat lines and overlap the Swords without the nice GL grip.
I figure I was around 120 throws in my Max D finals, when the light started to fade, and I really want to try another bliz boss. My plan is to give the top contenders another fresh look before I settle on a few for all out go far.
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I was told to start eating paleo/primal because of insulin resistance, but I still eat a degree of carbs every day, although I keep it within the 50 to 100 g. for now. I seem to remember reading that if you are where you want to be- desired weight, health whatever that you should bump up your good carb intake to an average of 100 to 150 g of carbs a day over the week or month. As I recall, in the original post, he was averaging about 150 g. carb a day over time. So, really, that jives pretty well for the plan that Mark advocates. Here it is:
How many carbs should I eat each day? | Mark's Daily Apple
As far as carbs go, the occasional sweet potato helps me (in the short time I have been eating this way, only three weeks at this point) not go crazy thinking about the things I shouldn't have that I used to eat. I think you adapt it the way that it makes sense for you to do. Carbs are not inherently evil, but people are going to incorporate them differently. If you don't handle them well, you won't use them as often. If you are relatively healthy, you can do more. That is kind of the beauty of this plan, it is relatively easy to change things here and there to make it work for the long haul. Life is not static, it is dynamic and over your life you will need to adjust how you eat. Carbs are a part of that equation (obviously from good sources). Just like protein and good sources of fat.Stephanie
"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be."- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Pumpkin and purple skin- white flesh sweet potatoes are the best tasting foods bar none. Ive changed my eating pretty dramatically. I warn people like me, normal weight, looking to improve health to not stick to vlc any longer than it doesnt feel right or symptoms start appearing. By symptoms i mean just not feeling right in general, unsual or uncomfourtable living.
Balance is key at the end of the day, applys to all things in life, dont just think of primal as being diet related and get too caught up in foods and whatnot. Think of the big picture, enjoy things for what they are and that includes food.
All you need to do is compare a potatoe to a snickers bar, and you will see the right path.
From the complete log of my diet:
A few months ago: 3000-4000kcal/day. 4-7 glasses of water a day. High protein, high fat. Carbs at 100-150g/day. Waist 26", hips 37-38". Weight of 63kg. No inflammation issues.
Past two months: 3000-4000kcal/day. 4-7 glasses of water a day. Lower fat. Still high protein. Carbs at 300g/day. Waist 30", hips 39". Weight of 66.5kg. Fat around stomach inflamed. Heavy water retention. Fatigue.
Type of foods didn't really change either.
Day 3 of keeping carbs under 150g/day: stomach flatter, fat denser (water levels dropping), energy returning.
Body-fat-%s, activity levels, weather and caffeine intake have been moving around, as usual. This is the first time since January that such a radical change happened, even though everything is continually moving around. The main difference is higher carbs.
I wouldn't say carbs are 'the great evil of the modern diet', but I would say everyone's body works differently and that some people (such as myself) are adapted to not receive much in the way of carbs 80-90% of the time.--
Perfection is entirely individual. Any philosophy or pursuit that encourages individuality has merit in that it frees people. Any that encourages shackles only has merit in that it shows you how wrong and desperate the human mind can get in its pursuit of truth.
I get blunter and more narcissistic by the day.
I'd apologize, but...
Originally posted by ChocoTaco369 View PostI would rather eat healthy things that aren't paleo than unhealthy things that are paleo. Paleo is an interesting (mostly fictional) story and a decent starting place for most people. It was for me. But you have to...no pun intended...evolve your thought process past that. Nearly everything about "Grok" is a wild assumption. You have to take a whole-foods mindset and experiment to find out the foods that best nourish you. Chances are it's probably a lot less burgers and fries and a lot more steak and potatoes, and if you're like 99% of the population and can't be a totally perfect eater, chocolate is probably a great treat to give you mental diet breaks.
Loved your original post by the way Choco!


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Could Thomas Crack the Roster?
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
QUESTION OF THE DAY, Conrad Brunner
Q. I noticed that the Pacers have Chris Thomas on their summer league roster. Since I wasn't too impressed with the play of our point guards last year (especially when Jamaal Tinsley was hurt), what is the chance that he might make the roster for this coming year? I have to believe that with his passing ability and quickness, he might benefit the Pacers, who already have (Stephen) Jackson, (Jermaine) O'Neal, and (Ron) Artest as scoring threats. Why not take a chance on a younger guy who has proven he can be a playmaker and even score himself (over 2,000 points and 800 assists)? (From Nick in Mishawaka, Ind.)
A. Given the Pacers have three veteran point guards under contract (Tinsley, Anthony Johnson and Eddie Gill), you'd think it would be extremely difficult for an undrafted rookie to crack that roster at the position. But Thomas just might be an exception. For one thing, the Pacers showed quite a bit of interest when inviting him to their summer camp, which indicates at least a strong curiosity about his potential to help the team. For another, Thomas is an extremely accomplished college player, a four-year starter of prolific productivity, and it's rare to find someone with his resume available after the draft.
The Pacers coaches like his proven abilities to shoot, make plays and keep constant pressure on the defense. Only two other players in NCAA history racked up 2,000 points and 800 assists (Gary Payton and Sherman Douglas), and he was a career .363 shooter from the 3-point line. What they'll need to see from Thomas is the ability to bring the ball up against high-pressure defenses, and then get a team into its offense quickly and efficiently. They'll also be watching him on defense quite a bit to see if he can use his quickness to be more disruptive, particularly in the passing lanes.
Thomas impressed the Pacers by reporting immediately, arriving at Conseco Fieldhouse within two days of the draft, to begin working out on his own with the coaches. If he can use that time to reinforce his strengths while mitigating his perceived weaknesses, it will have been time well spent. By most accounts, Thomas is a player with NBA ability. Whether that translates into a job with the Pacers remains to be seen, but he just might have more of a chance than most might think.
Thomas Fighting to Keep NBA Dream Alive
By Conrad Brunner | July 12, 2005
For the first time in his basketball career, Chris Thomas is fighting for a job.
It's a new challenge for a player who has been among the elite at each of his previous levels, but his response has been encouraging to the Pacers. Among the 20 players on the rookie and free agent minicamp roster this week, the former Pike High School and Notre Dame standout has made a strong early impression.
"We know he's an excellent shooter," said Coach Rick Carlisle. "We know he can score. We know he can make plays. We're looking for his ability to be able to run a team at the NBA level. That includes decision-making on offense and getting guys the ball in positions where they can do things with it and, defensively, being able to get up 94 feet and disrupt.
"That's going to be the key for him to have an opportunity to make our team, how much of an impact he can have defensively with his quickness because we know, offensively, he's a very accomplished player in many ways."
Thomas finished his career as one of the most accomplished players in all of college basketball. He posted career averages of 17.1 points, 6.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 steals at Notre Dame. He is one of just three players in NCAA history to total at least 2,000 points and 800 assists (joining Gary Payton of Oregon State and Sherman Douglas of Syracuse). He started all 128 games of his career with the Irish, and only Austin Carr and Adrian Dantley scored more points for Notre Dame than his 2,195.
Despite it all, Thomas didn't hear his name called on draft night. Though not entirely unexpected his senior season was the least productive of his career the slight has helped motivate Thomas, while also serving to his benefit. As an undrafted player, he was able to select which opportunity best suited him, rather than being bound to a team through the draft. A native of Indianapolis who has followed the Pacers closely for years, Thomas responded almost immediately when the Pacers expressed interest.
"It was a no-brainer for me to come here," Thomas said. "I worked out the second day after the draft and I've been here ever since. Maybe going undrafted was a blessing in disguise. The Pacers have been watching me since Isiah Thomas was the coach and I was in high school, so I think they've always liked some things about my game. They just want to see that first-hand.
"It's a great opportunity. Everybody's pushing for me and it's great to see the level of interest in the coaching staff and the scouts. I'm in here every day. They see I love to work hard and am doing whatever it takes."
A prolific offensive player at Notre Dame, Thomas must demonstrate other skills to make the jump to the NBA as a point guard.
"If he can run a team and get the ball to spots and get a team into the offense, he'll have a chance to be in this league," said assistant Dan Burke, who along with Chuck Person is coaching the summer league team. "We like guys that can shoot, of course. Right now, what we want to see from him is to get up, pressure the opponents' point guard, turn him a couple times. We also want to see if he's able to bring up the ball against pressure, get us organized and get us into our offense in a timely manner."
After practicing in Conseco Fieldhouse through Thursday, the Pacers will take a team to Minneapolis for five summer league games in five nights beginning Friday. Veterans Ron Artest, Jonathan Bender and David Harrison are all expected to play in varying quantities.
With three veteran point guards (Jamaal Tinsley, Anthony Johnson and Eddie Gill) on a roster that already includes 14 players under contract for 2005-06, Thomas knows he's facing an uphill battle to make it with the Pacers.
He likens it to his freshman year at Notre Dame. Coming off a prolific Pike High School career that included two Class 4A state championships and the 2001 Indiana Mr. Basketball award, Thomas felt like he was starting from scratch when he reached college.
"I had something to prove, just that I belonged there," he said. "It's the same situation. The coaches have told me, 'Chris, you're going to play in this league. You've just got to be patient, stick to your strengths and play with a lot of confidence.' That kind of feedback makes you want to work harder because they see the talent in you."
It should be noted that Thomas has risen to similar challenges when moving up to higher levels. As a high school freshman, he led Pike to the 1998 state title. In his first college game, he posted the first triple-double in Notre Dame history (24 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists) and went on to be named the national Freshman of the Year by two publications.
This is a guy, then, who knows what it takes to make the next step. He'll need to apply all of that knowledge to separate himself from the pack of players scratching and clawing to get into the NBA by any means necessary.
"It's like all-out war out there," he said. "People are trying to fight for a job and fight for their dreams."


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THE unique new flood defence near Winchester will be tested in the next few days.
The Environment Agency has partially blocked the two main streams of the River Itchen at Easton to divert water onto former water meadows between the M3 and Easton Lane.
The agency hopes that will reduce the flow into the city centre where around 100 homes are threatened.
Mike O'Neill, an operations manager at the Environment Agency, said today: "Our guys who were working on this through the night are getting some sleep now.
"We're expecting today (FEB 13) to be a comparatively dry day, so it will be tomorrow, or the next time there is a heavy downfall, that you'll be able to judge the effectiveness of this."


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This is a trivet basket, woven by a Inuit native in Alaska. It was woven using dyed sea grass, and was probably done around 1930. The colors are still vibrant although the bottom is better. It is 10 inches across and in height, very uniform. There is a piece at the top for hanging but it does not hang very well. I would not hang it up anyways as that is how they get damaged. This one is perfect still even after all this time. Enjoy the pics.


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there is nothing wrong with having a disc strictly for open hole distance as long as it doesnt tempt you to throw it on holes where you should not. Boss it up!rusch_bag wrote:I have one day left to keep my bag the exact same for a month and there is only one thing I am considering changing. Do you guys think I need an open field distance type disc? Right now I am throwing the OLSs on hyzer flip lines for max D but I feel like I could throw a faster driver further. Any opinions are appreciated.
rusch_bag wrote:I am set on Wizards, Rocs, Eagle-Xs, Predators, and a boss for open field distance but I can't find a driver that I like enough to stick with in between Eagles and bosses. I can get my Eagles to 350 on a golf line and do so fairly consistently. I can also throw a boss reasonably far on a distance line, but the gap in between is where I am having troubles. I am not even sure if I really need anything in there to be honest. I can throw my eagles just about as far as I throw my SOLF or starfire or avenger or any other similar driver on the same line. Why do I need them and why won't one stick out to me as a clear cut winner? Someone help me!
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Public records are supposed to be public. That might seem like stating the obvious, but access to government documents in Ohio has sometimes proved to be problematic for the media as well as the general public.
The situation appears to have improved greatly, however, according to a recent audit sponsored by the Ohio Coalition for Open Government of the Ohio Newspaper Association.
The audit, which was conducted in all 88 counties in April, showed that public employees followed the law in nine of every 10 public records' requests. That's a considerably higher rate of compliance than a survey undertaken a decade ago.
The improved accessibility could be a result of training and educational opportunities available to public employees and public officials, which has helped them become more responsive to records requests.
The passing of time also may have encouraged a change in the culture of local governments, with public employees becoming less defensive -- or protective -- about making public records available to those seeking them.
Newspaper, TV and radio reporters served as auditors for the ONA, but did not identify themselves as media representatives to avoid receiving preferential treatment. Any citizen can request public records for any reason, without identification, a written request or even giving a name.
Records requested included meeting minutes, restaurant inspections, birth records, a mayor's expense report, school superintendents' pay, police chief pay and police incident reports. The response to the requests, in general, was positive and the items sought were shared in a timely fashion.
Overall, 90 percent of requests were granted either immediately, over time or with some conditions, compared with 70 percent a decade ago, according to audit results.
"It's a meaningful improvement over what was found 10 years ago," said Dennis Hetzel, executive director of the ONA.
The audit wasn't without glitches, however. Several school districts required auditors to fill out a public records request form, a violation of Ohio law which does not require a written request, identification or providing a reason for the request.
In rural Clinton County, a clerk filled a request for county commissioners' meeting minutes but summoned a sheriff's deputy after the auditor declined to identify himself.
Still, the results as a whole were positive, which is good news for open government in Ohio. There's always room for improvement, of course; it would be wonderful if the next audit showed a 100 percent rate of compliance.
The public has a right to know what's going on in government -- secrecy is a breeding ground for potential abuse -- and access to public documents is vital.
The results of the ONA audit provide a welcome indication that local governments in Ohio are getting the message: Public means public.


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Indiana has no election in 2013, and the year off should give all of us a chance to focus on finding solutions to the problems facing our state and nation.
At a national level, we've had two years of partisan gridlock, with Republicans and Democrats finding themselves at loggerheads even on seemingly routine matters. Both sides blame the other, and both accuse their colleagues across the aisle of being unwilling to compromise.
Sadly, the result of Tuesday's election could spell more of the same.
The Kokomo TribuneIf one thing is clear from last week's election, it is that we can no longer look to our elected officials to solve our biggest issue: what this country means and what it should stand for. Government officials are deeply divided on that question because we are deeply divided on it. We cannot keep sending our surrogates to Washington and expect them to achieve the agreements that elude us.
Our divisions and reluctance to confront them cause us to send sharply mixed signals to those who would serve us. As pollster Scott Rasmussen points out (see column at the bottom of the page), the voters "are demanding change, but didn't change politicians … They're unhappy with the status quo in the country but left the political status quo in place."
At some point, we need to forget the politicians … and have our own conversations.
TuesdayYou have heard about clout, haven't you? Well, for the next few years you'll have to be content just reading about it. You aren't going to experience many of its effects in the Hoosier state.
The state's delegation to Capitol Hill will be its least experienced in many years, former longtime Democratic Rep. Lee Hamilton said in a recent interview. In addition to the loss of Republican Richard Lugar after 36 years in Washington, last week's election results means that seven of our nine House members will be in their first or second terms. The state in all has lost 78 years of congressional experience.
And that, Hamilton reminds us, means less seniority, which means less clout, which means fewer handouts from the federal goody bag.
If this were still a sane world, with Washington having its proper place on the power grid, clout wouldn't matter.
WednesdayThe deadline is approaching for Indiana to decide whether to implement a state-based health-insurance exchange to make it "easier" for people to get "affordable" coverage when they buy insurance under the provisions of Obamacare. A decision is due by the end of the week, and Gov. Mitch Daniels and Gov.-elect Mike Pence are being pressured by Obamacare advocates to say yes.
They should continue to resist. It is a false argument the advocates make that, because the federal government will set up the exchange if the state doesn't, doing the job ourselves would amount to more autonomy and a victory for "states' rights." But it would be illusory autonomy. States' rights do not come from federal edicts or coercions. Jumping off a building at the point of a gun is not the exercise of freedom.
ThursdayEndorsing Republican Richard Mourdock over Democrat Joe Donnelly for the U.S. Senate was an easy call for us. In a time when mounting deficits, a crushing national debt and unsustainable entitlement programs threaten the very existence of the nation, only the fiscally serious need apply. That seemed to us a much better description of Mourdock than Donnelly, who as a member of the House went along with Obamacare, the stimulus package and other big-government initiative.
But some of the things Donnelly has been saying since he was elected sound encouraging. He wants to extend all the so-called "Bush tax cuts" at least a year, in defiance of President Obama's insistence on ending the one for the wealthiest Americans, and he also wants to reduce spending "in a very significant way," he said in a recent interview.


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Muskingum College student teaches abroad and broadens horizons
By Kimi Heskett '05, Public Relations intern
MARCH 24, 2004 - Muskingum College student Kurenn Sisler '04 is spending time this semester in New Zealand to complete her student teaching obligations as an education major. The Lucasville, Ohio native is in Porirua, New Zealand and has been since early January, working with Aotea College (which is actually a high school). She will return late in April.
Her teaching assignments have proved to be challenging, yet rewarding. "My lessons are going particularly well. I enjoy myself immensely, especially when I see my students lean in towards me, their eyes glowing with interest," she said in emails back to Muskingum.
Sisler said the school focuses on respect and responsibility. The high school emphasizes to the students that they should make the best of their high school years by becoming involved in as much as possible.
Not only does Sisler feel it is her duty to teach her students, but to entertain them. "The poor kids have to sit and listen the entire school day. During the times I instruct, I want to keep things as interesting as I can," she said.
Aotea College consists of about 900 students aging from 12 to 18. Unlike the U.S., high schools in New Zealand are referred to as colleges. Similar to the U.S., New Zealand has a classification system which describes the school according to its size and general socioeconomic status of the area which the school is located. A D10 school, for example, is in the highest on the socioeconomic status spectrum. Aotea College is classified as D2, so the school is situated in an area of low socioeconomic status.
A world away from U.S. schools in its methods, Aotea doesn't use any textbooks. Each student brings their own notebook for each subject. Handwriting is taught with a college-rule notebook and math is done with graph paper. Also, the alphabet is not displayed. Perhaps most strangely, the students are not allowed to have erasers. "I like the idea of not having erasers, because I've found that when kids do have erasers, they spend the entire time erasing," Sisler said.
Sisler has learned a great deal both in and out of school, including the local favorite dish, pumpkin soup. "Can you believe they have pumpkin soup here? Do we have that in the U.S.? It has to be so nasty," she said in email correspondence back to Muskingum. Sisler's host, Anne, frequently makes it and Sisler knows that she will probably be having it soon.," she said.
Far outside of the classroom, Tongario National Park in Tuapo and its three active volcanoes are some of the sights Sisler has enjoyed on the weekends. "When I was atop the mountain, there were times when I felt as if I were on a different planet. I've never seen anything like it," she said.
Not only did Sisler just enjoy the sights, she also bungee-jumped off of a 260-foot bridge. "Whenever I reached the jump-off point, I was shaking violently. In the past I could never imagine myself strapping a cord to my feet and diving headfirst to the ground. But I did it, and, oh, what an experience," she said, along with the fact that she was quite proud of herself.
As amazing as Sisler's experience is proving to be, she said she is actually very homesick. "I've learned a few valuable things about dealing with my homesickness. I've learned that it is definitely true that one can be in the most amazing and beautiful place in the world and doing truly wonderful things but still feel a sense of loneliness and loss because they aren't spending it with someone they love. Experiences aren't places or adventures, they're about people, and the people you experience them with," she said.
Sisler is glad she came but is always aware of how many days are left until she comes home. "Tell those Muskies to never take the familiarity of those hills and all the familiar faces for granted," she said.
Also teaching and traveling in New Zealand are senior educations majors Sarah Wooding of Austinburg, Ohio and Amanda Harrington of Orrville, Ohio.
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A Big Thumbs-Up for Emulex
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Elliott Associates primarily operates as an activist investor, taking significant stakes in companies in order to effect change and unlock shareholder value. Now it appears Elliott sees an opportunity to unlock value in Emulex: It owns 6.07 million shares of the company, according to the Form 4, while Elliott Associates owns 3.27 million shares. That makes for a total of 9.34 million shares, an increase of more than 50% from the funds' position in early October, and just over 10% of Emulex's shares outstanding....374 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Spice-Crusted Salmon
Serves 8
3 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
1/4 cup whole fennel seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 pounds fresh salmon filet, skin removed, deboned, cut into fillets
1 tablespoon canola oil
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind cumin, coriander and fennel seeds until seeds are broken but not too fine or powdery. Transfer to a small sheet pan; toss with salt and pepper. Dip skinned side of salmon into spice mixture to coat heavily.
2. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. (Not too much oil or it will make the crust fall off.) In batches, cook salmon filets, spice-side down, until spices are dry, golden brown and toasted, about 3 minutes. Gently transfer salmon, crust-side up, onto a sheet pan.
3. Roast salmon in the oven for 4-6 minutes or until just cooked through. Serve.
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Here's two neat things you can do with Waldorf's Nave iPad synthesizer. The first video show how to use Nave to create some very early sounding computer voices. The second video shows you how to create a sample from another iOS app and bring it into Nave.
"The Nave sound engine includes two novel wavetable oscillators with sonic possibilities way beyond the scope of conventional wavetable synthesis. While the spectrum of a sound can be transposed independently of its pitch, the waves can be rendered from perfectly periodic to very noisy and anywhere in between. Especially sounds with an accent on formants can be produced easily, which made us integrate a speech synthesizer for the easy creation of wavetables, enabling Nave to talk and sing." – waldorf-music.info
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