text: Positive attitude, people-oriented and a strong sense of duty, Alejandra is your Real Estate Advisor for San Jose's east and west side properties. With a degree in Business Administration and 5 years of solid work experience in a multinational company and 13 years as an entrepreneur, Alejandra is always there to help fulfill her clients' needs. She is committed to providing the highest level of service for every buyer and seller she represents. Alejandra loves her country and its environment of peace, tradition and natural richness. Costa Rica is a wonderful place to live! She wants to share this great feeling to every client she works with. Alejandra enjoys to be with family and friends and especially for legged doggy friends which she adores to have around.


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This paper studies the effect of aluminium base metal with the different percentage of reinforcement of SiC(3,6,9) and Cu(0.5,0.75,1) with Mg (2 gram) in each. The basic reason of metal reinforced is to improve the properties then its original materials like hardness, cutting force, etc. The paper content of experimental work as stir casting process and preparation of aluminium matrix composites material by using aluminium as matrix form and Sic and Cu as reinforcement by varying proportion. Here hardness decreases on increase percentage of reinforcement. X-Ray Diffraction test shows degree of angle is between 35 to 45. Scanning Electron Microscope test shows electron variation at different magnification it also shows the distribution of Sic and cu particles in aluminium alloy.
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text: Le Vian Chocolate Diamonds® and Vanilla Diamonds® Ring Le Vian Shop was able to come up with another addition to their line up of excellent pieces of jewelry in the market. The cute design of a butterfly flutter in a diamond is not too appealing for me, maybe because I'm looking for something with a more sophisticated look. I see this as more appealing to a much younger collector maybe. However, if you take a look at how intricate the design and how the colours compliments with each other, you will surely fall in love with it. Its construction is very detailed, and you'll surely know how much time was spent in creating something of this quality.


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21 Woodhill Ln
This is a Single Family Home.
21 Woodhill Ln is a 2-floor Single Family Home in GLEN HEAD. The building was built in 1986 and has 5,577 square feet of living space.
Regarding weather, the average summer temperature is 74.2°F, while the average winter temperature is 31.9°F.


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Stoll Berne branding highlights handshake case referrals
Stoll Berne PC is in the midst of an intriguing campaign to brand itself as a designated hitter, of sorts, that fills in for fellow law offices when that firm has a conflict of interest.
The strategy makes good business sense given that lawyers can't represent clients who are involved in existing cases with one of their other accounts. And as subscribers to the Business Journal can read in the current edition, Stoll Berne's been doing this long enough that other firms trust them not to poach any billings.
What grabbed my interest was that law firms have handed off cases through informal referrals since, apparently, the early barristers hung their shingles. These agreements aren't often in writing and generally involve personal relationships, i.e. an attorney facing a potential conflict might refer clients to an old college classmate or golf buddy.
One law industry insider likes Stoll's strategy. She also wondered whether it meant the beginning of the end of similar gentleman's agreements within the legal industry.
Hard to say. I only know that I'd never heard of the informal referral system before this week. So maybe Stoll, by putting in writing that they're available for short-term referral work, might be on the cusp of a legal branding wave.
And while marketing hasn't always been a priority for firms, Sylvia Stevens, executive director of the Oregon State Bar Association, said that's beginning to change. The example she gave was the shortening of law firm names, a trend that's recently hit Portland.
Thanks to Stoll's strategy, I can't wait to see what comes next.


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Square Enix's Play Arts Kai line announces the release of Cloud Strife and Barret Wallace figures inspired by their likenesses in the forthcoming Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
Not too long ago, rumors surfaced online that stated Square Enix would be giving the first episode of its Final Fantasy 7 Remake a release in 2017. Nevertheless, with the hearsay having gone unfounded, there's really no telling as to when gamers will be able to get their hands on the initial installment to the title, but at least the video game developer's Play Arts Kai line has now confirmed a definitive release window for its remarkably detailed figurines of Cloud Strife and Barret Wallace.
As seen in a listing from the character and hobby shop AmiAmi's page, Play Arts Kai will be giving Japanese audiences the chance to purchase models of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake characters in April and May 2017. Fans can pre-order the Cloud and Barret figurines now, with the former coming out in April and the latter releasing in May for 15,984 yen (US $139) apiece.
As seen in the images courtesy of AmiAmi below, the Final Fantasy 7 Remake characters have been given an incredible amount of detail, with Cloud wielding his trademark weapon of the Buster Sword, and Barret's gatling gun being attached to his arm. It's important to mention, however, that these representations of the figures are prototypes, as the final products may vary from what the company is advertising.
As far as any additional items and specs are concerned, the Final Fantasy 7 Remake version of Cloud stands at approximately 10 inches in height and comes with his broadsword, a stand, and six different hands capable of being swapped out. Barret, on the other hand, is listed as being roughly 11 1/2 inches in height, but only includes a stand and a single hand that's presumably capable of being switched out with his closed fist.
For those unaware, the Final Fantasy 7 Remake characters had their early, unpainted prototype figurines revealed during Jump Fiesta nearly a year ago, so it's safe to say that Play Arts Kai has taken its time in giving Cloud and Barret proper attention when it comes to their color treatments. Of course, it remains to be seen if fans are willing to pay for the models' $100-plus price points.
Should Final Fantasy 7 Remake fans decide Play Arts Kai's figures for Cloud and Barret are necessary additions to their collection, it stands to reason that they would need the company's Sephiroth figure in order to complete the set. Obviously, should Square Enix and Play Arts Kai eventually announce the release of fully posable statues for any of Final Fantasy 7 Remake's side characters like Biggs, Jessie, and Wedge, then fans will likely want to pony up the dough for them too.
The Final Fantasy 7 Remake is currently without a release date, but it is currently in development for PlayStation 4.


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February 6, 2010 - Barry Anderson's funeral at Cane Beds
My brother Norman's old crony, Barry Anderson, passed away in February. Norm asked me to come sing at his graveside service. I'm so glad I went. It may have been the best funeral I've ever been to!
Barry's son Eric is on the left, with Corinne and Dell Stout (who was asked to speak). Note the fact the we are all outside in the red hills of Utah...so guess what song I was supposed to sing? You're so brilliant! Of course it was Marty Robbins' Red Hills of Utah--probably the hundredth time I've sung this song at a funeral. This was definitely a fitting setting.
Norman, my sweet brother with muscular dystrophy, played his trusty harmonica. It was perfect.
My beloved husband toted my guitar case as usual, looking very handsome, as usual, too! Hugga dugga!
We were all standing around in the red dirt of Utah, with Barry's coffin right next to us. Can you see the picture of Barry in the background?
I sang my heart out for Barry. Look at me wail.
Friends and neighbors of the deceased were invited to speak their minds...it was sort of like "open mic" graveside. There were heartfelt feelings expressed, and no holds were barred. People were talking politics, religion, whatever their little hearts desired. It was casual. It was controversial. It was AWESOME!
This is one of Barry's neighbors working the crowd. He was GOOD!
I could not resist snapping secret photos of faces in the crowd. That's what follows:
Don't you wish you had been there? It was a real send-off for Barry, who was a rugged individualist himself. Bye, Barry. Thanks for letting me sing for you!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
2010: Year in Review
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- The Cochran Buzz said...
Looks like it was a very interesting funeral. I love people watching.....and listening too!!!
I think you look so cute in the pic of you singing. I really love your cuteness inside and out!
- August 23, 2010 at 1:52 PM
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What does it mean to believe in the Holy Spirit? There are vast assertions out there, all depending on the denomination to which one belongs. At a minimum, the historic Apostles' Creed reminds all Christians what belief in the Holy Spirit entails—I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
From here, Lutherans have much more to say on how the Holy Spirit is received, what He does and how He works. From the Augsburg Confession, Article V: To obtain such faith, God instituted the office of preaching, giving the gospel and the sacraments. Through these, as through means, he gives the Holy Spirit who produces faith, where and when he wills, in those who hear the gospel. It teaches that we have a gracious God, not through our merit but through Christ's merit, when we so believe.
For Lutherans, then, there are a couple of important recognitions. First, faith is completely and utterly a gift from God the Holy Spirit working through the means of the gospel and the sacrament. Nothing we do can earn it, achieve it, or will it into existence. It is all a gift. Second, (and this is, I think, an oft over looked reality) the Holy Spirit works faith in those "where and when he wills."
Perhaps it seems a bit arbitrary, perhaps a bit unfair. But this confession of faith is merely reflecting the words of both Isaiah (6:9-10) and then of Jesus when he uses Isaiah to explain his use of parables (Mark 4:12): "so that 'they may indeed see but not perceive, and may indeed hear but not understand, lest they should turn and be forgiven.'" In short, those in continual rejection of Jesus will remain in their unbelief, not because the Holy Spirit has not spoken to them, but rather because they have hardened their heart to the Holy Spirit and the Gospel. In other words, the Holy Spirit does not coerce, and will not go where He is not welcome.
However, the debate today is often over if people are really rejecting Jesus or if they really just don't understand. The thought is, if we can just make things more understandable to them, (i.e. cultural relevance, felt needs, emotional appeal, rational thought), they will be more likely to become believers in Jesus Christ.
True, there is something to be said about speaking the Gospel clearly and using understandable words. But, at least for Lutherans, there must be the willingness to let the Holy Spirit do His work "when and where he wills." This is not to say that every reasonable effort should not be made to communicate the gospel clearly to someone. Rather, it is that the limitations of human effort to create faith in someone else must be understood. For here, one's desire may be so grand and zealous that, in essence, they end up telling the Holy Spirit, "No thanks, I got this one," as if somehow, by their own persuasion, appeal, or relevancy, they can bring one to faith apart from the Holy Spirit speaking through the gospel.
Consider the quotes below. The first is a recent post from Ed Stetzer on his LifeWay blog. I by no means intend to dismiss him entirely, as he does have some good things for the church to consider. Nonetheless, the larger point will be to look a how Lutherans differ in our understanding of the work of Holy Spirit "when and where he wills" as it is compared to the call for the church to become relevant. Again, I am not rejecting Stetzer out of hand as he does have some thoughtful things to say. However, from a Lutheran perspective, I think there are some theological realities that he overlooks, of which, the second quote, from Herman Sasse, aims to draw out.
To engage culture with a biblically faithful message, we also need culturally relevant strategies. Again, fundamental to the nature of the gospel is the proclamation of the gospel. But even further, fundamental to the proclamation of the gospel is being sent to people–and that means we must understand those people. Cultural relevance is understanding and communicating with the people God has sent you to reach. People are afraid of that term because it seems to be a compromise. It need not be.
Cool and trendy does not necessarily mean culturally relevant because the definition changes from community to community across America. It changes even more dramatically across cultures. I would encourage you to be a church that seeks out those who are far from an understanding of the gospel and make the gospel comprehensible to them. Everyone who interacts with your church ought to understand what is going on while he or she is there. That is what being culturally relevant means. It is an issue of communication, making sure church forms, style, and method support and aid gospel proclamation. One important focus of being culturally relevant is to create an environment where people are comfortable, at ease and their defenses are disarmed, so they can receive the message of the gospel.
You cannot always be sensitive. The gospel is not sensitive to the conscience or practices of the lost. The cross is scandalous and causes people to stumble across it. It is supposed to offend the sinner, pierce their conscience, and convict their soul. But the church should never create an environment, systems, or rules that cause people to stumble before they even get to the cross. Instead, as ambassadors, we should speak winsomely and act graciously toward those in need of our King's message. Ed Stetzer, The Life Way Research Blog
Again, this second quote is from Lutheran theologian Herman Sasse and his take on that state of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod already in 1960. Hopefully it makes the distinct perspectives clear.
The optimism and synergism prevalent in America have made such inroads into American Lutheranism that the Augsburg Confession's 'where and when it pleases God' has for practical purposes been given up. Evidence of this is the uncritical taking over of ideas and programs of stewardship and evangelism from such groups as the Seventh Day Adventists. The pastor schools the people so that with the right kind of pious talk they will then be equipped to win other people for the church.
In place of the office of preaching reconciliation comes the training of 'soul-winners,' teaching them just the right way of talking with people, to make maximum use of the techniques of psychological manipulation. The system admittedly derives from the methods of American business. Thus people are to be brought into the church, made to feel at home there, led to a decision, and then all together are to carry on their building of the kingdom of God.
What the Word of God is no longer trusted to do is achieved with the psychological techniques of modern evangelization. There is of course talk of the Holy Spirit, but one no longer knows who He is. It seems He can be measured and quantified. Such evangelism produces results. Thousands are won for church membership.
On the other hand we may recall the failure of the Biblical prophets and of our Lord Himself. When one considers the latter, one begins to understand the full earnestness of 'where and when it pleases God.' Jesus said: '…so that they may indeed see but not perceive, and may indeed hear but not understand; lest they should turn again and be forgiven'(Mark 4:12; cf. Is.6:9-10). Whoever is not awed by what is hidden deep in these words will never truly know the Holy Spirit. Hermann Sasse, "On the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: Letters to Lutheran Pastors," No. 51 July/August 1960 in We Confess the Church.
As always, this blog endeavors to thoughtfully, honestly, and collegially, talk about the mission of the Holy Christian Church and what it means to be authentically Lutheran, while "discipling all nations" in the 21st century. For those willing to enter the fray, I welcome your constructive thoughts and reactions.
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|Reviews for Drowning
| Kate Bentley chapter 1 . 3/1/2005
Hey! Long time no see, huh? I was browsing the Andromeda C2 thing, and noticed you have a new story I haven't read! I love this. The way you talked about Rhade's eyes...Ok, so I'm in the school library right now and I read that part and made this strange little giggle/sigh sound, and now everyone in the library is giving me funny looks...But it doesn't matter, right, because it's Rhade! ANYway... The part where Beka's berating herself for having "clung to Tyr" (as you phrased it) was so in character, that's just the way I'd imaging Beka ranting about being a pretty little present to an evil entity. Thanks for posting more Beka/Rhade goodness!
| Vana Telcontar chapter 1 . 2/13/2005
Aww... cute little ficlet!
| Mary Rose chapter 1 . 1/29/2005
I liked this even though I am not a B/TR shipper.
| krashkart chapter 1 . 1/27/2005
You did a good job of getting into Beka's mind. Well done.
| jaderaid chapter 1 . 1/27/2005
o, so sweet! i love it! keep up the good work!
| RommieAndBeka chapter 1 . 1/24/2005
Awwe! So cute! And so true. It's so sad how much the Maru family has fallen apart, isn't it?
Oh...frell...I'm not signed in as just myself...so, um, I've reviewed a lot of your stuff, and viseversa, and just know that I still love how your writing Beka lately!
| L. C. Brotherton chapter 1 . 1/24/2005
This is nicely done. You've managed to capture Beka's essence in very few words, without shortchanging anything in the process. [By the way, if this is drowning, DON'T throw any fangirls the life preservers! :) ]
| Artemis1000 chapter 1 . 1/24/2005
Such a beautiful, amazing story! I love the insight you give us on Beka's thoughts.
| Lucky'linist333 chapter 1 . 1/24/2005
Yeah! B/Rhade action (tinsee bit, tho) I'm really impressed by the amount of One-shots you're putting out. That just goes to show...some people get emotional, some just write their brains out. Smile happily and give your muse a raise!
| leith chapter 1 . 1/23/2005
This is a greatstory you've captured Beka really well. I hope to read more of your stories.
| Vee017 chapter 1 . 1/23/2005
Aw, great Beka piece! Nice look at how the crew has grown further apart and the 'Maruy Family' has changed over the last 4 years.
"But there's just something about him that makes tough independent me want to run up to him and ask for a hug."
Yup, that's Rhade for you:) I love the way you characterized him with his eyes. It's all very true. And hee, she notices it when he looks at her and thinks she doesn't notice;)
Wonderful stuff, I hope to read more from you!
| Innfocf chapter 1 . 1/23/2005
You totally captured everyones view of Rhade. The hot stoic one who could loosen up and be fun. WE would all wanna run up and hug him...its if we let go is what we are all wondering. Good to see you writing more. Very nice. Love it! Love ya!
| Rhade's Rose chapter 1 . 1/23/2005
Beautiful writing. It just keeps on getting better each time!


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Crystal Stories with Coolpad Note 5
Gosh! We are sucked into a flurry of activity- the festivities just keep rolling one after the other and we aren't complaining…..So, how is your festive shopping coming along folks? Have you compiled your Diwali Shopping list yet? With these tempting Diwali offers… Guess what, we have another irresistible deal that requires your attention….. A budget friendly powerhouse "The Coolpad Note 5" -It is a combination of feature set and pricing that would make one take notice even in the inundated budget price segment. It is a rare device to bring in a large 5.5-inch display, 4GB RAM, 4010 mAh battery, 13MP rear snapper and a fingerprint scanner that is actually quick and efficient.
Believe us….If the price range is considered, it will rank much above among the 13 MP shooters available at this range of phones. However we will spend some more time with the device in different imaging conditions and will be using different modes to add more information to our findings.
Like the predecessor, Note 5 is a strong contender in its segment. We got to spend some time with the phone and We chose Swarovski confluence, a new line of crafted jewelry featuring designs crafted by the leading Indian fashion and jewellery designers like Eina Ahluwalia, Outhouse, Isharya, Amrapali, Suneet Varma, JJ Valaya, Rohit Bal, Manish Arora, Gaurav Gupta, Pernia Qureshi and Shivan & Narresh as a subject for the photo series shot with Coolpad Note 5 and the decision was truly worth it!!
We tried its camera at different lighting situations, found the pictures to be detailed enough with vibrant colours. As you can notice in the sample shots, the colours have come really well, Good part is that the camera focuses really fast and there is not much noise in images.
The wonderful thing about photographing Swarovski Crystals is that the "sparkle" is built in. Faceted Crystals, Glass and gemstones all reflect light differently but still this didn't affect our choice of setup. All you needed was just the Coolpad Note 5 and the Crystals!!! The colorful finish of the Crystals were easily captured with Coolpad Note 5.
For shooting crystals one needs to get their DSLR camera's manual mode out for a simple reason to put the camera in "spot focus" mode. The normal focus mode of smartphone cameras is some sort of average focus mode.
We want the camera to look at a wide area of a scene and base the focus on that area. Since you want to control where the camera is focusing, it's better for jewelry photography that you put the camera into spot focus mode, and Coolpad Note 5 's pro feature followed by a 13 MP sensor which is capable of producing high quality photos with a 5P lens and f/2.0 aperture here allowed us to control more precisely what the camera will be focusing on.
However, even in spot focus mode many digital cameras can't really "lock-in" on a small shiny object like gemstone jewelry using auto focus. Considering you need a camera with good manual focus capability…..fortunately The Coolpad Note 5 is good for macro shots, especially for close-up jewelry photography.
Often, while photographing jewelry, photographers use a third light called the "sparkler light"…which is the key to having properly lit faceted gemstones. Surprisingly with Coolpad Note 5 pro features, we were surprised with the results!! It seemed as if we had positioned the sparkler light in reality to illuminate the stones. *wink wink*
As far as filters are concerned, we get a plethora of filters which include Sepia, Fisheye, Grey, Cool, None, Abao, Soft Light, Focus and Invert. These come real handy yet again!
It features full metal chassis with matte finish on the back and we simply love the chrome finished lining running along the edges.
Taking good quality pictures of jewelry for most is an unsolved mystery. However, there are some simple techniques, which even amateur photographers can use to obtain dramatic results with minimal effort. The above examples shows the basic setup that should allow anyone to achieve results they can be proud of. These images were all taken using a Coolpad Note 5.
Swarovski is at its dazzling best, and for all you takers of sparkles and crystals, it's time to gleam away with Swarovski's exclusive collection, the 'Confluence'…Available exclusively at Shop Nimai.
Happy Shopping to you all, Also we hope and pray that the lights of Diwali illuminate the new chapter of your life and you be blessed with good fortune and happiness always!!
Until next time,
Aanchal and Dimpy
Namaste 🙂


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Water Mains burst in Maudlintown
Water Mains burst in Maudlintown
Due to repairs on a burst mains pipe in Hantoon Road, Maudlintown the supply has to be turned off to Hantoon Road & Gullbar Road from 11am to 3pm Friday 17/02/2017. Please expect some pressure fluctuations and discolouration once the supply is restored. 02 2017
The water supply will be off from 11am to 3pm in Hantoon & Gullbar Rd.,due to repairs to a burst mains pipe. Expect some pressure fluctuations & discolouration.


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1968 Jaguar 340
1968 Jaguar 340
Beauitful in British Racing green with inmmaculate black upholstery and West of England headcloth.
The superb wood veneer dashboard and door cappings are complimented by a woodrim moto-lita steering wheel.
Fitted wire wheels with two eared spinners and the all important power assisted steering.
Another tasteful upgrade is the addition of the Coombes rear spats, Radiomobile sound system and Britax Inertia reel front seat belts. The original tool box and rear spats are included.
How pleasant to find a 340 that has been owned and cherished by the same enthusiast since 1992. Most have been around the trade time and again and poorly maintained by a succession of owners.
A VOSA MOT history is included. A detailed history of its previous ownership together with maintenance carried out during the vendors ownerships.
Please allow ample time prior to the auction to thoroughly inspect the paperwork. A comprehensive summary is displayed on the car.
This vehicle is highly recommended.
On site now for viewing.
We are open 7 days a week here at Thornton Le Dale for pre-sale viewing, although a quick phone call prior to travelling is advised.
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You may think that it's safe for you to drive because you've only had a drink or two. The reality is something different.
Not only are you putting your own life in danger, but you are also risking the lives of every other driver and pedestrian on the road. Dr Robyn Holgate, the chief medical officer of ER24 said, "In South Africa, the legal limit is a breath alcohol content of 0.24mg per 1 000ml, or a blood alcohol limit of 0.05g per 100ml. The general rule of thumb is a maximum of one unit of alcohol per hour."
However, to be safer she suggests staying away from alcohol if you're driving. "Alcohol distorts a person's judgement and perceptions as well as slows down reaction time."
She added that mild to moderate intoxication can impact on a person in a number of ways.
Drinking even one glass of alcohol could lead to mild incoordination, nystagmus – which is fast involuntary movements of the eyes; and ataxia – which is a loss of full control of body movements and slurred speech. A higher level of intoxication may lead to coma, respiratory depression and a drop in blood pressure.
"If you are ever in doubt about the serious consequences of driving while under the influence, volunteer for a shift at your local EMS or police service," said Dr Holgate.
Saul Behrmann, ER24 Joburg North branch manager, explained that getting the correct information regarding an accident from an intoxicated patient is challenging. "Assessing them is difficult as they repeat questions and comments. Some intoxicated patients want you to assist them and then they change their mind. Being intoxicated makes general assessment and treatment difficult."
Dr Holgate added, "On average, it takes about one hour for the body to metabolise one unit of alcohol. However, this can vary based on body weight, sex, age, personal metabolic rate, recent food intake, the type and strength of the alcohol and medication taken."
How do you calculate how many units of alcohol you have consumed?
Multiply the volume of the drink (in millilitres) by its percentage alcohol by volume and divide by 1 000 to determine the number of units of alcohol in the drink you had.
For example:
350 millilitres of beer at 5 percent volume would be calculated 350 x 5/1 000 = 1.75 units.
750 millilitres of wine at 12 percent volume would be calculated 750 x 12/1 000 = 9.0 units.
ER24 can be contacted on 084 124 in case of any medical emergency.
Details: facebook.com/ER24Ambulance
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Top 100 | Mock Draft 2.0
You know Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker and Joel Embiid. All three players are under heavy consideration for the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
But there is a mystery fourth player who NBA execs and scouts talk about when discussing candidates for the No. 1 overall pick. That's Australia's Dante Exum.
Here are some frequently asked questions on Exum:
1. There was talk Exum was going to attend college. Is he going to be in the draft?
On Tuesday morning, Exum announced his intention to declare for the 2014 NBA draft and hire agents Rob Pelinka and Brandon Rosenthal of Landmark Sports. Exum's decision to sign with an agent ends his college eligibility. Exum did consider going to college last year and looked at several high-profile programs, including Indiana and North Carolina. However, once his stock rose to the point where he was in the running for a top-five pick, the decision to enter the draft was pretty clear.


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May is National Bike Month, and yesterday was National Bike to Work Day. I gathered with other Connecticut Cyclist at Blue Back Square in West Hartford at 7 AM to ride to the Capitol in support of a bike friendly Connecticut. The event was sponsored by Bike/Walk Connecticut.
After a light breakfast provided by local businesses and a couple of motivating speeches, we departed at 7:30 am for our 3.4 mile ride to the capitol. It only took 10 minutes. It takes me longer to drive there and find parking. Pretty cool.
It was inspiring to be on the steps of the capitol with a couple hundred cyclists, to petition for our cause. At the rally, I found out Connecticut is ranked 40th nationally for bike friendly states. Our goal was to encourage the state and local governments to make Connecticut more bike friendly. Just think of the benefits if more people used their bikes for routine commuting; decrease use gas and oil, save money, less pollution, healthier citizens, and better community.
Daniel C. Esty, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection road his bike from Chester CT to join us at Blue Back Square, then continued with us to the Capitol. In his speech at the Capitol, He gave the quote to some up the day; "Any day that begins with a bike ride is a good day."
Added 6/14/11 courtesy of Bike/Walk CT's Facebook page
National Strategies for Advancing Bicycle Safety Proposed by the League of American Bicyclists:
Goal #1 Motorists Will Share the Road
Goal #2 Bicyclists Will Ride Safely
Goal #3 Bicyclists Will Wear Helmets
Goal #4 The Legal System Will Support Safe Bicycling
Goal #5 Roads and Paths Will Safely Accommodate Bicycling
This blog is dedicated to all of us who spent most of our adult lives nuturing, caring, and inspiring our families. Now that our children are grown and many of us are single again, we are free to pursue our dreams.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
National Bike to Work Day
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