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SAINTS boss Mauricio Pochettino remains very much in the bookies' minds to make a switch to North London.
Yesterday's decision by Manchester United to sack David Moyes will ensure the rumour mill goes into overdrive in the next few weeks.
Dutchman Louis Van Gaal is the early favourite with the bookmakers to replace Moyes at Old Trafford.
Van Gaal had previously been favourite to replace Tim Sherwood at White Hart Lane.
He remains 4/1 with SkyBet, but is now second favourite behind Massimiliano Allegri at 7/2.
Allegri left his previous job in Serie A, with Milan, in January of this year.
Pochettino, who has repeatedly said he will talk to his employers about his future after the current season has ended, is 5/1 third favourite to replace Sherwood.
The Saints manager is actually second favourite with SkyBet to become Arsene Wenger's successor at Arsenal.
Pochettino is 16/1, the same odds as Steve Bould, with Dortmund's Jurgen Klopp the favourite at 10/1.
Pochettino is rated 40/1 to replace Moyes at Manchester United, the same odds as Gary Neville.
Moyes is 22/1 to become the next Saints boss if Pochettino is enticed away, but the favourite at 5/2 to be named the next Newcastle manager.
Ex-Saint Alan Pardew is coming under increasing pressure in the north east after losing his last five Premier League games, scoring just one goal and conceding 14.


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OMG Happy Valentine's Day! I could not think of a more perfect feature for today. My gorgeous, beautiful, super awesome and amazing friends, Dave and Michelle who were married last October during one of the most incredible wedding weekends I have ever attended! Having known Michelle since we went to middle school together in Hong Kong, I was so excited when I found out she was moving to London a few years ago and equally excited to meet Dave, the super tall ozzie guy who managed to steal her heart. (*warning, this post only gets cheesier). I feel so lucky to have them in my life and I could not have picked a better person for my dear friend. The two are perfect for each other in every way possible and the week we spent with them celebrating in Hong Kong last year just reinforced this even more. THEY ARE SO AWESOME.
So where to begin. To start the week off right, Dave and Michelle planned a variety of super fun events from a junk ride in Hong Kong harbour, to a bollywood themed hen do for Michelle and a stag night where Dave turned up dressed like Elvis which he managed to look quite hunky in (according to my OH). Dave's family also hosted a super chic drinks night at the top of the LKF Hotel with a view to DIE for. It is definitely worth mentioning here that these two have the most glamorous, stylish, fun and friendly friends and family I have ever met in my life. The whole week was a bit like a movie. All of these events allowed their super international guests to get to know each other so that by the time the wedding came around, everyone was ready to party.
For their big day, Dave and Michelle chose the fantastic Peak Lookout Cafe for an understated and elegant ceremony and dinner party under the stars. Words really cannot describe this venue. The ceremony took place outside, against an absolutely amazing lush green expansive view, but felt incredibly intimate as the whole balcony was surrounded by massive, draping trees which were covered in twinkling fairy lights for that extra bit of magic. Red lanterns hung from the roof and popped against blue grey skies. There ceremony began with bridesmaids walking down the aisle followed by the super sweet flower girls who carried bright yellow helium balloons that bobbed above the guests (OMGGGG). Of course by this time I was sobbing like a crazy person, but I've never seen Michelle look more beautiful and Dave look so handsome! It was amazing. Following the ceremony, the guests were treated to an uber luxe cocktail hour with a full on oyster bar inside the venue while the ceremony space was turned into a beautiful setting for dinner and speeches later on.
Michelle wore a STUNNING Pronovias dress which I had the pleasure of helping her pick out (OMG!) between tears of course. Michelle is the type of girl who looks good in a potato sack, so even a swipe of mascara took her to like. an entire. new. level. of amazingness. She just looked so beautiful I don't even know what else to say. Her gown was accented perfectly with a graphic black belt, shoes from Stacatto and sparkley diamond earrings that were a gift from her father. Dave looked equally handsome in a bespoke suit from Gieves & Hawkes and the bridesmaids looks beautiful in bright yellow dresses from Reiss. All the stationery, invites and save the dates were designed by one of Michelle's best friends and bridesmaid, Jodie Laczko.
The entire day was captured mostly by HK based photographer Leong-Woo of Bliss Journal with a few additional shots from the couple's close friend, Simon Buxton.
Advice from the Bride:
Have a wedding planner for the day. Take the stress out of the day and let someone else deal with the small issues that arise.
Any regrets?
Did not get married sooner!
Best decision made:
To have a few events leading up to the wedding (welcome drinks, hens night, bucks night, day trips). As the wedding was a destination wedding by the time the wedding day arrived, it felt like mish and I had a good amount of time to spend with every single one of our guests, which was important to us, as 170 people flew in to Hong Kong to help us celebrate.
OMG I LOVE IT. Thanks so much to Mish and Dave for sharing their beautiful day and have a good one!

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New to tea and "lovin it !!"
I always thought I hated TEA ( gasp !!!). When I was little my mom would have tea daily. I loved watching the ritual of it. I would get excited by the smell, the beautiful cups, and table setup. Every now and then I would ask for a sip ,just knowing I was going to love it!! Then yuck- it was so bitter ,the smell and taste just didn't go together. I always felt so disapointed. I'm not sure why I wanted it so bad. My Mom still let me participate, she would put hot water in my cup with a slice of lemon and a little honey, but it was just not the same to me. I've always felt like I was missing something. So for the last 33 years if someone would offer me tea, I would decline and ask for coffee. THEN last year my husband was working out of state and I went to visit him. While there I got sick, my husband was at work and I was to dizzy to drive anywhere so I walked to a little cafe down the street from the hotel. When I ask for a pop, they said their machine was down and all they had was water or tea. I was so tired of water I decided to try the tea again. It took the waitress a few minutes to come back with my tea, but it was worth the time, thats what I always thought it should taste like !! I was in heaven. I sat their for over an hour and had five cups. My mom had passed away about a year before, I just sat by myself and thought about her and all our special tea partys. When I got home I went to the market and bought some teas, again dissapointment. I couldn't get it right. After numerous boxes of tea ,I finally complained to my aunt. I told her, I thought that while I was sick it must have changed how I could taste. She stated that if the waitress didnt bring me a tea bag and hot water, then she steeped it with looseleaf tea in the back. She said if that was the case I would never get what I was looking for from boxed tea bags. So she steeped me a cup of tea while explaining about the different teas, times, and temperatures. The excitement on her face and the passion she felt for the tea was catching! When she handed me that cup it was different than what I had at the cafe, but so much better! When I got home, I pulled out my tea bags and steeped them the way she told me too. Oh how much better it was! I used to just boil my water and throw my tea bag in while it steeped I would go do something and come back ten minutes later. Yeah I figured out what the problem was,LOL ! And I figured out my mom used to do it the same way, but then she always loved bitter things (her tasted pallet was affected due to all her medications).
So I have been trying all my tea bags and realized if their steeped correctly they are all drinkable, some more than others. Now I've used up all that I had bought, so I put in an order from The Tea Table. We have no place within 85 miles to buy looseleaf tea, so I had to buy over the internet. I ordered 1oz from each section, except pu-erh( They didnt have it). They came in the mail today!!! I'm so excited I don't know where to start!?!
Well I'm just going to jump in! I have my timer and thermometer ready. let the tasting begin!
welcome back to loose leaf! I have taken some detours in my experience as well, we are all here to help you with your return.
Beautiful story! Your enthusiasm is catching!! I hope you had a wonderful tea tasting evening. :)
That is a great story! Enjoy exploring the world of tea :)
I love this story so much, I'm going to read it again. It will give me happy dreams about tea.
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother. Mine died a little over a year ago. She loved tea. She was my first tea provider! : )
You're in for a good time! For most of my life, I thought tea was boring and not that good. Just in the last year, I discovered how much I love it, after learning about loose tea and how to make it. Steepster has really helped.
Welcome! Your story is lovely! Don't worry though, you're not the only one who used to hate tea. :O When I was about 15 I tried my very first hot tea, and hated it with a passion! I don't know many children who like drinking anything unsweetened, and I was no exception.
My boyfriend was actually the one who got me into trying hot tea again. I started with a bag tea, but it was so fruity and he had put sugar in it (which was the missing piece of the puzzle for me). I decided from there to try other flavors, then I moved onto lose leaf after hearing all of the great experiences others have with loose leaf tea, and from there I fell in love!
I have a hard time going back to the bag, because it's just much more fun actually making the tea and being able to control the amount of flavor. That and it can be cheeper depending of course.
I have probably only been REALLY into drinking tea for about 6 months now, but I can say I really enjoy the experience of tea drinking.
I agree also! I've always drank tea but I never had that much fun with it until I tried loose tea! There is simply not that much to throwing a bag into a cup of water but preparing loose tea is ART!! :)
Welcome! Start making room in your cabinets: tea samples left unattended for long tend to mate and multiply :)
I'm worried that mine are plotting a rebellion to take over the house.
Yeah, I agree. Before I knew it, my stash increased exponentially without my knowing it a lot of the time.


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Senator Squadron Testimony on City Parks Budget
Senator Pushes Neighborhood Conservancies to "Change The Game" on Parks Funding
NEW YORK CITY – Today, Senator Daniel Squadron submitted testimony on the City's Parks budget at the New York City Council's Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget hearing. Senator Squadron argued that his proposal to connect well-financed conservancies and parks most in need -- called the Neighborhood Parks Alliance -- would be a "game changer" for the Parks budget overall.
"The fact that we are having an active discussion about the role of conservancies means we are making progress, but this conversation must actually lead to two things that will fundamentally change the game for parks all across the city: a greater connection between all the parks in the system and more funding. This is a goal we all share", said State Senator Daniel Squadron. "Today's patchwork model for funding our city's parks, which are as vital to our civic infrastructure as oxygen is to our lungs, is wholly and completely inadequate for three reasons: underfunding by the City; lack of a dedicated capital budget; and the unintended consequences of conservancies."
Under Squadron's proposal, conservancies would join the proposed Neighborhood Parks Alliance as "contributing parks" to create more equity across the city's parks. A contributing park would commit 20 percent of its conservancy's budget to member parks in need. Parks in need would become members by gathering signatures from local residents, establishing their own conservancy group, and receiving commitments from the Parks Department and local Council members to at least maintain current government funding levels.
Disparities between well-funded, well-maintained parks (which are often heavily financed by private donations), and parks in lower-income neighborhoods, have continued to grow in recent years.
Senator Squadron's testimony can be found below.


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Remembering Diann Hunt
Anyone seriously interested in the writing craft is going to be a reader first. Long before I put a pen to notebook or a finger to keyboard, I had a book open. Always. My reading style tends to be by author. I find a book by someone, love it, and get my hands on everything they've written.
And that's the case with Diann Hunt.
I found Diann through Kristin Billerbeck, one of my favorite authors. They have a joint blog, Girls Write Out, with Colleen Coble, Cheryl Hodde, and Denise Hunter. I read one of Diann's books and kept going.
I also kept reading the blog and every once in awhile would leave a comment. And they were gracious to respond to the posts. I followed them on social media, and again, everyone was great in responding.
But Diann and her interaction with others blew me away. She wasn't afraid to be silly and share it. She wasn't afraid to be bold. And she never wasted an opportunity to tell someone about Jesus and His goodness.
Her books took a backseat to the person, and I think that's how Jesus wants it. Diann was a double whammy for Him because she was a bright light directing people to Him in both her actions and her words. I'm a better person because of how she conducted herself as a believer in Jesus and an author.
Sadly, Diann passed away November 29th after a long battle with ovarian cancer. I never knew Diann beyond her kind replies to blog and Facebook posts but her passing knocked the air out of me. I know I'm not alone. She was so open sharing her journey, so my heart breaks for her husband, children, and grandchildren. I have a small circle of friends who are everything to me. To think of Colleen, Denise, Cheryl and Kristin not having Diann present to knock ideas off of or laugh, my heart is as heavy for them as the Hunt family.
Thing is, Diann's still changing the world for Christ. Her family has shared letters Diann left and conversations with others. Diann just didn't believe in God, she believed Him. She knows where she is, and she is not sleeping on a cloud. That woman is healed and celebrating with Jesus. She had no doubt, and neither do I. I can picture the laughter. Don't think heaven is sterile, it's perfect, and there's a difference. And there is much joy and laughter in heaven.
One of the trademark Diann conversations was something the funeral home director shared. As people dealt with the funeral process she wanted everyone to know when they saw the casket that what they saw inside was just a shell. "The nut is in heaven." That's Diann.
I want to leave an eternal mark as she has, one that transcends the author's life. Yet, she lived in a real world that has a grieving family. I'd like to introduce you to her words as an author because I believe you'll fall in love with her work. I also know any purchases you make will help her family.
And I'd be remiss not to share eternity with you. One of the books Diann read in her journey was Randy Alcorn's Heaven. It is a book that brought me great comfort and is Biblically based. If you'd like to get a better visual on Diann's eternal home, I recommend this book.
Thank you for allowing me to share a tribute on a beloved woman today. There are many others across the blog-o-sphere doing the same today, all about Diann. Do find and read their posts. You will be blessed.
Be Sweet ~ Same mom. Same dad. Completely different lives. Who's to say which sister has it sweeter?
Bittersweet Surrender ~ Carly spends her days at a spa (okay, so she owns the place), she's dating a hunk, and she'ssurrounded by chocolate. She's living the dream . . . or is she?
For Better or Worse ~ She's a wedding coordinator. He's a divorce attorney. She begins marriages. He ends them. How could these two possibly find common ground.
Hopeful Hearts ~ 2 delightful romances. Abigail O'Connor is determined to discover who left her as an infant on her adoptive parents' doorstep—and why. Adelaide Sanborn longs for an adventurous life at sea, but society's conventions prevent seafaring ventures for "respectable" women.
Love Letters in the Sand ~ Though the tide of World War II washed away her happily-ever-after dreams, years later, Eva Hilton dares to consider another chance at love.
Hot Flashes and Cold Cream ~ An eccentric best friend, a leaky Chihuahua, a teenager in trouble, and a workaholic husband with a gorgeous new colleague. Those are the ingredients for Diann Hunt's wise and funny story about growing…well, older…with grace.
RV There Yet? ~ Life's a journey. Midlife's an adventure. But two weeks in a RV with the hot-flash sisters could drive anyone over the hill.
Hot Tropics and Cold Feet ~ When the going gets tough, the tough hit the beach. After years of being single, Lily's about to head down the aisle again. But just as she's about to take the plunge, she gets cold feet–ice cold.
Prayers & Pawprints ~ When two very special dogs descend on Acorn Hill, Alice wonders, could a dog be an answer to prayer?
We Have This Moment ~ When one of the inn's guests reunites with a long-lost beau, the former high school sweethearts get a second chance at love. But will their families accept their rekindled romance?
Smitten ~ Welcome to Smitten, Vermont. With the help of four friends, it's about to become the most romantic town in America.
Smitten Shelby You've Got A Friend ~ When a group of friends devise a plan to turn Smitten, Vermont, into the country's premier romantic getaway, Shelby finds her own true love along the way.
Knit One, Love Two ~ Winter, spring, summer, and fall, Smitten is a place for love . . . and mystery. But will knit-store owner Anna ever find patience for either?
Secretly Smitten ~ Summer, fall, winter, spring—Smitten, Vermont, is the place for love . . . and mystery!
Smitten Book Club ~ The century-old Gentlewoman's Guide to Love and Courtship is no ordinary book club choice. But for the little book club in Smitten, Vermont, it might be their best pick yet!
Delight Yourself in the Lord, Even on Bad Hair Days ~ Using the great and small "bad hair days" of life, the authors deliver reminders that the first step toward triumph is joy in the Lord. Whether single or married, career girl or stay-at-home mom, today's Christian woman is faced with daily obstacles. Delight Yourself in the Lord……Even on Bad Hair Days is a devotional filled with upbeat reminders about infusing hope and joy in the Lord as the first step toward conquering life's problems and chasing down the desires of your heart. Through 100 funny and thought-provoking devotions, the authors remind women to go back to the basics with God. And they even share a few private "bad hair confessions" along the way!
There are other authors/bloggers sharing their tributes today. Please visit them!
Carrie Turansky: http://carrieturansky.com/index.php/diann-hunt-day/
Lena Nelson Dooley: http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com
Trish Perry: www.trishperry.com
Julie Arduini: www.juliearduini.com
Bonnie Calhoun: http://bonniescalhoun.blogspot.com/
Ane Mulligan: www.anemulligan.com
Rachel Hauck: http://rachelhauck.com/blog/
Rose McCauley: www.rosemccauley.blogspot.com
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Chelsea's Cole in sly dig against Arsenal's style
Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has told Arsenal their fancy football means nothing without medals.
The Gunners have not won a trophy since their FA Cup victory in 2005 and look unlikely to challenge for the Premier League this season after losing five games already.
And Cole, whose Chelsea side host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, said: ''In fairness to Arsenal, they are playing nice football but look at the past four years and who's won the trophies?
''They are fantastic to watch but I wouldn't want to be playing for a team that didn't win anything. Winning trophies is what counts.
''You are not going to be sitting on the beach in the summer at the end of the season speaking about that Cruyff turn you did back in December, or that nutmeg you did in January, are you?
''What's the point in that? You want to be thinking about winning trophies. That's what it's all about. We want to put some silverware on the table this year. And that's what we intend to do.''
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So many changes!
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Posted by Dave Ja Vu at 1:13:00 PM
That looks like a blast, Jackles! You're dad is the coolest huh? Just so you know... Peytie will be wanting to try that next time we're there to visit... hopefully soon! Luv you guys! See you this weekend!
Auntie S
looks like fun, but you know once you start that, your going be doing all the time prolly tell he 16...loljpjp


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Her family grieves her loss. Reading, gardening, shopping and her family were her passions.
She is survived by her daughter, Marsha Grilli ( Dennis) and son, Rick ( Lisa) and seven grandchildren; Anna, Jeff, Kirstie, Patrick, Matthew, Sean and Sarah. She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren who all called her Annie Mama. Conner , Meghan, Carter, Roman, Peyton, Desmond, Hayden and Dexter were a joy to her. She was excited about welcoming her ninth great-grandson this summer. You would always find her willing to share her pictures .
She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Vance, in 1993 and her daughter, Sharon, in 2012.
The family would like to invite you to join in a celebration of her life on June 1 , 2014 at the Evergreen Community Center at 4860 San Felipe Road, San Jose.
Contributions can be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, alz.org, or CASSY, Counseling and Support Services for Youth, cassybayarea.org.


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Discussion in 'Dog Pictures and Pet Photos' started by HoundedByHounds, Dec 10, 2008.
LOL...lookit duh funny faces!!! :rofl1:
I will have you know.... that my two were playing extreme biting face in a 4'x4' space... and totally stopped when I played this video. LOL.
Cleo's faces kill me! I love it!
If ya turn down the sound she looks like she's looking at you trying to figure out what the heck is on yer face....lmao.
That totally scared the heck out of Tippy..
What great expressions on her face.


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At first glance there is nothing special about the number 15. In the words of Raymond Babbitt, it's definitely, definitely, not a prime number. It is, after all, divisible by five and three. So what's so special about it?
Well, last week my wife and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary, so yeah, the number 15 is pretty special right about now.
So in honor of my favorite fan and baseball companion, this is all about the number 15, which is 14 from the loneliest number.
Without any further delay, let's look at 15 in the game we both love. If you want to read the rest of this blog out loud in the voice of Sesame Street's The Count, then go for it – the number of the day is 15 Ha, Ha, Ha!
• April 15, 1947 – Jackie Robinson debuted in the Brooklyn Dodgers lineup, breaking major league baseball's modern color barrier.
• Roger Maris hit 15 home runs in the month of June in the 1961 season, tying him for the American League record for home runs in June with Babe Ruth and Bob Johnson.
• Cy Young owns the record for most 20-wins seasons as pitcher with 15. He also has a major award named after him that is very FRAGILE!
• Yankees' closer Mariano Rivera finished his career with 15 seasons of 20-plus saves.
• May 15, 1941 – Joe DiMaggio hit in the first game of his 56-game hitting streak. That hit came against Edgar Smith and the Chicago White Sox.
• In 1990, recently inducted Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux finished with a 15-15 record for the Chicago Cubs. He went on to own winning records in his next 16 seasons.
• The Boston Red Sox won the World Series in 1915.
• Dom DiMaggio, in 1950, led the American League with 15 stolen bases, the fewest number ever by a league leader.
• June 15, 1963 – Juan Marichal threw a no-hitter against the Houston Colt 45's in a 1-0 San Francisco Giants' victory.
• Hank Aaron holds the record for most seasons of 30-plus home runs with – you guessed it – 15.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates have combined for 15 world championships, five each.
• Catcher Mike Piazza had a stretch of 15 straight games with an RBI during the 200 season. That's two games behind the Chicago Cubs' Ray Grimes, who holds the record set in 1922.
• July 15, 1973 – Nolan Ryan threw a no-hitter for the California Angels against the Detroit Tigers in a 6-0 win.
• At $7.50 each, two beers at Wrigley Field currently costs $15.
• New York Yankee Tony Lazzeri owns the record for most RBIs in back-to-back games with 15. He accomplished the feat during consecutive games in May 1936.
• Five players have finished their careers with exactly 15 All-Star game appearances: Yogi Berra, Al Kaline, Brooks Robinson, Tony Gwynn and Ozzie Smith.
• August 15, 2005 – Randy Winn hit for the cycle against the Seattle Mariners.
• Since 1999, 15 teams have finished with seasons of 100-plus wins. The New York Yankees have accomplished that feat four times in that span (2002, 2003, 2004 and 2009)
• September 15, 1971 – Chicago Cubs rookie starting pitcher Burt Hooten struck out 15 batters against the New York Mets.
• In my opinion, the top five players to ever wear the No. 15: Davey Lopes, Thurman Munson, George Foster, Carlos Beltran and Jim Edmonds.
Here's to hoping for another 15 years of blissful marriage, and a Chicago Cubs world title before then!
Horsehides and Red-Hots to everyone, Deck
Jeremy "Deck" Deckard is a correspondent for the Topeka Capital-Journal sports department. His "View from the Upper Deck" baseball blog appears at CJOnline each Monday. Deckard is a member of the Society for American Baseball Researh. He can be reached at email@example.com. Please put "UpperDeck" in the subject line of any emails. You can also follow Deck on Twitter at @UpperDeck89.


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SECU Foundation Helps Build Two North Carolina Transitional Housing Facilities
North Carolina has a new transitional living facility and will soon have one more thanks to 0% construction loans provided by the $25 billion, Raleigh, N.C.-based State Employees Credit Union's SECU Foundation, the SECU member-funded charitable organization announced.
SECU Foundation partnered with the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency to help fund the renovation of the New Hanover County Jail Annex in Wilmington, N.C. The structure is now the Marvin E. Roberts II Transitional Living Facility, a 46-bed housing complex for men and women recently released from the correctional system.
A dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the new facility, which was sponsored by the Wilmington-based non-profit organization Leading Into New Communities Inc., SECU Foundation said.
"The Marvin E. Roberts II transitional housing facility is yet another NCHFA supportive housing project that provides SECU Foundation and its members an excellent opportunity to help small non-profit organizations address social challenges across North Carolina," said Jim Barber, board chair for SECU Foundation. "This facility offers a safe housing environment and the proper tools to help clients regain control of their lives. SECU members are proud to be part of this project."
Construction has yet to be completed for a second transitional housing facility funded partly by a 0% construction loan provided by SECU Foundation through its partnership with NCHFA. The James Street Group Living Dormitories in Durham, N.C., will house up to 150 people recovering from substance abuse, SECU Foundation said.
The James Street Group Living Dormitories project is sponsored by Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers Inc., a non-profit rehabilitation program provider.
"The partnership between NCHFA and SECU Foundation has and continues to be an integral part of bringing many wonderful projects to fruition," said Mary Reca Todd, manager of supportive housing for NCHFA. "We are thankful for the foundation's assistance in helping these individuals become successful in their personal lives and within their communities."


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And so are other foods, bands and events
A question for our times: What is the taste of Dallas? Is it asphalt and burned rubber? Sunblock and hairspray? We could spend ages pondering this question, but for our purposes here, the Taste of Dallas is one thing--an annual community event. Held July 8 through July 10 in the West End, Taste of Dallas combines some of this city's pleasures into one experience. For the foodie, there are exhibitions from top-notch chefs, including Kent Rathbun, whose Abacus reigns as one of the most exquisite New American restaurants in town. Also on tap will be Dunia & Espartaco Borga, the couple behind La Duni, whose Latin American cuisine extols not only the best of that vast area's culinary traditions but also its elegance. Music lovers can enjoy a lineup that includes locals such as the foot-stompin', beer-swillin' Boys Named Sue and talented jazz crooner Martha Burks as well as national acts such as El-Ay rock en Español greats Ozomatli and the enormously likable Robert Randolph and the Family Band. For the nostalgists in the house, The Knack and The Fixx double-team on Sunday night. Of course, a festival couldn't be held in Dallas without a nod to our city's sports obsession--thus we have the NBA Rhythm 'N Rims, which includes a staged slam-dunk area and a video arcade. For the younger kiddies, there will be a magician and puppeteer, a children's musician and a giant slide. There will also be shopping--lots and lots of shopping. So load up on the sunblock and the hairspray and hit the scorched asphalt--time to burn rubber to the West End to enjoy the spoils of this here town. Admission is free. See www.tasteofdallas.org. --Sarah Hepola
Fun on the Range
Go west! West to Fort Worth, that is, and have a blast at the upcoming Family Funday at the Amon Carter Museum. The museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., offers visitors a number of activities with an old-fashioned Western feel. The singer of the family will enjoy belting out Western tunes, and the quiet types will enjoy listening to stories about the Old West. Other activities include playing games and dabbling a bit in making art. This free event will be held 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and is open to all ages. And, if you enjoy going west for Family Funday, there's also a new Summer Storytime Tours program that takes place 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through August. Call 817-738-1933 or visit www.cartermuseum.org. --Kelsey Guy
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The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus ain't what it used to be. In the early-20th-century heyday of such shows, daily life would come to a standstill as elephants, lions, clowns and acrobats emerged from brightly painted boxcars and paraded through the center of town. Lest we get too misty-eyed for the good old days, however, recall the unfortunate "freaks" whose birth defects were huge moneymakers. Animal training was also a cruder science. These days, Ringling Bros. works for elephant conservation and, instead of freaks, an American Idol castoff sings. A change for the better? Judge for yourself at American Airlines Center, July 7 through July 17. Tickets are $12 to $75 at Ticketmaster. Call 214-373-8000. --Rick Kennedy
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The huge cast in Dazed and Confused is probably the best and worst thing about the Richard Linklater film. With so many characters covering every high school stereotype, viewers are bound to connect with at least one of the guys or girls. This is probably nice if you're a tradition-bucking Randall Floyd or a triumphant Mitch Kramer, but we happen to identify with Mike Newhouse, the dude whose revenge plot is blown by a blatant ass-whupping. For that reason, we probably won't go to the Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers Lane, on Friday and Saturday for midnight showings of the 1993 movie. But the Mitches and Randalls of Dallas probably should. Call 214-764-9106. --Sam Machkovech


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Every since Tess Tickle saw a photograph of one of Prince Albert's grand balls, she has been fascinated by them. The formality, the decoration and the sheer fecundity of them has brought her much enjoyment over the years. Now she has written a book on the subject.
Prince Albert loved holding balls. His favourite place to hold his balls was at Balmoral Castle. From the top of the grand staircase, he would stand in his kilt admiring the view of the guests. His guests would in turn be dumbfounded by the spectacle of his impressive balls. One regular visitor Lady Nadds wrote, "Never have I seen such large balls as those held by Prince Albert. They are always a delight, and ladies have been known to swoon at them."
It was not always so. When he first met Queen Victoria he tried to woo her with his balls. She was not enthusiastic, as she recounted in her journal, "Who is this moustachio'ed German, who attempts to court me with his pathetic half-empty balls? They will need to increase in size significantly if he is to succeed."
But succeed he did. Prince Albert practised holding his balls for years, until they were known throughout the world for their size, fullness and regularity. He did not just hold his own balls, he often held those of fellow aristocrats. When the Prince of Luxembourg visited him in 1874, he was stunned by "the swiftness and eagerness with which Albert held balls for me. I am happy for him to hold my balls at any time."
His balls were well organised and smooth, but things did not always go so well. In 1879, Albert held balls simultaneously for himself and the Admiral Sir George Wellesley in the two grand halls of Blenheim Palace. One of the balls was too full of seamen, and Albert was concerned there could be problems. The usually tasteful ball exploded in a frenzy of salty outpourings, and seamen began to pour into the grounds outside. The other ball soon began to let loose too. Amid the chaos, one attendee observed, "Never have I seen a pair of balls empty in such a short space of time. I fear there must have been a terrible mess for the staff to clean up afterwards."
In later years, the Queen would clamp down on Albert's balls, which caused him great distress. "Why do I need my Queen's permission to hold my own balls?" he would often be heard wailing. The Queen herself refused to consider holding her own balls, and it is likely she never had any.
Tess Tickle's book, "Splendid Victorian Balls", is out in all good bookshops now.


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Morning chums!
Thought I'd share some of the pics of my time at LFW now I have a smidgen of time to do so. Have been working like a dog lately, and am finding it is sucking the blog mojo out of me! Working until 10 tonight preparing for a big store visit tomorrow. This means lots of hard work, heavy lifting and cleaning... Definitely in the mood to reminisce on more stylish times!!
Now, I didn't get many snaps at London Fashion Week as I was so busy filming, but here are some of my favourites:
Loved this girl's grungey look.
Models from the Jean Pierre Braganza show
Specs appeal!
One of my snaps from the Felder Felder show we were let into (for those that haven't seen my LFW vids, we realised that if you lurk about a fashion show after the ticket holders have all been let in, they let in people with tickets if the venue isn't full!)
Here are my favourite looks from the show, nicked from Style.com. That girl I style-snapped above was clearly ahead of the trends in her leather skater skirt! I love the flippy silhouettes in this collection, and the metallic green leather is frankly amazing. I love collections that are flirty yet badass, so the Felder twins impressed me big time with these looks! Notice Amber Le Bon rocking that last dress of the show I loved so much.
Hanging out with Vicky, Jen, Claire (whose LFW outfits and blog posts are a must see), Carrie and Dina
My slouchy first day outfit. Jumper - c/o Tesco, Leggings - H&M, Boots - Emma Cook for Topshop, Glasses - Specsavers.
Loved this rock chick (literally, she's in a band!), casually walking round swigging bubbly!
After dinner and our bloggers afterparty at Vicky and Jen's hotel (all seen in my LFW videos!) Lily and I headed back to our hotel, provided for us by Premier Inn. It was a huge room with with a fab view over the South Bank, and a bloody comfy bed. We'd been so busy gossiping and harassing staff, we didn't realise the TV was playing some steamy old 80's movie! Check out the passion occurring in the background of this pic!
We had a fab night's sleep, and the next day had the most amazing breakfast - pics in my LFW Day 2 post! Definitely sorely missed right now - I had to have Shreddies sans milk for breakfast today...
Stay tuned for LFW day 2!


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Fifi and the Flowertots: Christmas Gift Pack DVD
Starring Jane Horrocks, Maria Darling, Marc Silk, Tim Whitnall
16 episodes of the animated show for children, including several Christmas-themed episodes.
Fifi (voice of Jane Horrocks) lives in Forget-Me-Not Cottage and is always busy with her friends Bumble, Primrose and Violet.
Whether gardening, cooking or keeping a watchful eye on the naughty Stingo and Slugsy, who are always looking for mischief and getting into trouble, Fifi usually has her hands full.
This collection includes three separate collections: 'Fifi's Frosty Morning', 'Fifi's Snowy Fun' and 'Fifi's Snowtime'.
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- Release date: 03/10/2011
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This baseline out of bounds play from a box set formation can be run against man-to-man or zone defenses. It is a 2-phase play that, against a man-to-man defense, will force the defenders to fight through screens. Against a zone, it will cause the defense to overshift, creating an open shot. When the official hands the basketball to O1, O5 … [Read more...]
Baseline vs. Zone
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When the official hands the ball to #3, #2 pops out to the corner, #5 screens the middle zone defender, #4 flashes to the low block vacated by the defenders, and #1 flares deep as a safety valve. After passing, #3 enters the court to the weakside. The initial option to look for is the pass to #4. The pass should be lobbed high and away from the … [Read more...]
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This baseline out of bounds play can be run against zone defenses in order to get an open jump shot or layup. The flashes and misdirections create open scoring opportunities. O5 = post and inbounder O4 = post on ballside low block O3 = swing O2 = free throw shooter O1 = baseline shooter When the official hands the basketball … [Read more...]
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7 (and the 7-Up variation) are simple baseline inbounds plays you can run against a zone defense. The hard flashes often create open layup opportunities and once the defense sags to stop that, an opening is created for a 3-point shot. 1) Seven When official hands the basketball to #3, #1 and #2 break hard to the corners. #5 picks a side and … [Read more...]


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Written on: 13/10/2012
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Written on: 13/06/2012 by jpfromireland (1 review written)
I booked 2 tickets for the French Open Men's semi-final 2012 at the start of March this year. As I was travelling from Australia, I was concerned that they had not arrived by mid-April. I called them at this time after I discovered their poor reviews on the net and they told me not to worry-the tickets would be e-mailed to me "in around 2 weeks". I made a follow-up call at the start of May, and I spoke to the same 2 people. They now told me that the tickets would be released in mid-May. After… Read Full ReviewBuy Tickets online with Ticketmaster
Written on: 29/05/2012 by hwalter94 (1 review written)
Coming from San Sebastián, I would naturally be a Real Sociedad fan. Every time I get the chance to watch one of their matches in our hometown, I never miss out. When I heard the next match was to be held in San Sebastián, I rushed to Online Ticket Express and bought tickets for the Real Sociedad vs. Racing match. I knew the local ticket sellers would be sold out by the time I got there. My anxiety led me to call their customer service. When I demanded to know where my tickets were, they… Read Full ReviewBuy Tickets online with Ticketmaster
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Written on: 22/05/2011
I bought 3 World Cup Tickets at £3000 each, Total £9000!!!
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Written on: 04/05/2011
I was NOT satisfied with the approach of the company regarding the ticket delivery! I paid 15 EUR extra for shipping costs to my hotel in Amsterdam. Shortly before the event, I was told that for some reason the courier "could not find anyone at the reception" (?) and I was asked to pick up the tickets myself in close proximity to the hotel. As this was my first trip to Amsterdam I simply believed that. Even though this was a breach of commitment towards me I agreed to pick up the tickets myself… Read Full ReviewBuy Tickets online with Ticketmaster
Written on: 02/02/2011
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Written on: 30/10/2010
after trying to get take that tickets for july 2011 and failing i checked all ticket websites and official box offices and was told every time that it was sold out including the radio stations both local and national. imagine my surprise then when i went onto world ticket shop site and was apparently able to purchase 5 tickets for top seated at a total price of £1,478 which , by the way is a massive £ 1038 more expensive than the top price seats should have been . needless to say i cancelled… Read Full ReviewBuy Tickets online with Ticketmaster
Written on: 15/06/2011
Totally agree with all the above. Bought 4 tickets (over the odd prices) for Take That in Cardiff 14th June 11. Tickets were not delivered to house but told to collect from Anthony in Cardiff on night. Needless to say after 300 phone calls and texts (Phone switched off)no one showed up. Total fraudsters. DO NOT USE.
Written on: 24/08/2010
I ordered these tickets in September 2009 and the event starts tomorrow (25th August 2010) and I have yet to recieve the tickets. Having tried to track these the contact numbers available would not connect and one number took me through to a travel company who confirmed when I asked that they have had numerous calls like mine; they proceeded to direct me to Companies House/ Trading Standards for advice. I did this and found that the company had gone into liquidation. My belief is that I have… Read Full ReviewBuy Tickets online with Ticketmaster
Written on: 15/06/2010
do not buy tkts from the online ticket shop i bought two tickets from these chancers they didnt answer our emails or calls and the one email we got was to pick up our tickets for u2 in barcelona these ickets never arrived we lost flights and hotel we reported these crooks to watchdog… Read Full ReviewBuy Tickets online with Ticketmaster
Written on: 09/06/2010
Bought tickets in November 2009 for Rod Stewart Concert for 29th May 2010. Paid £180 for two tickets. Printed off the order number for reference. Two days before concert tickets not arrived so god bit concerned. Phoned up to find that company gone into liquidtion. Was totally gutted as myself & husband had booked weekend away to stay @ Canary Wharf. Fortunately i managed to purchase two tickets for the concert as approx 20 left.Only bonus about this situation is that our seats were… Read Full ReviewBuy Tickets online with Ticketmaster
Written on: 04/06/2010
booked tickets for my sister in october totalling £300. the company apparently went bankrupt on the 9th of december. have not had any communication telling us about the situation only found out today because was told not to contact them unless the tickets hadnt arrived 10 days before hopefully should be able to get back from the credit card people, wish i had done my homework first not impressed… Read Full ReviewBuy Tickets online with Ticketmaster
Written on: 31/05/2010
I bought 2 expensive tickets- 139 Euros each- for Guns n' Roses concert at the Gelredome in Arnhem on June 16th via Onlineticketshop.com
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Written on: 25/04/2010
Bought 4 tickets for Westlife concert in Glasgow in May. Went on the on line ticket shop website to find out when tickets were going to be delivered to find that the company gone into liquidation. We are absoluted gutted to find out that this company never had tickets for the concert. These people should never be allowed to this kind of thing again. Its absouletely disgusting to think that people get a kick out of hurting others!!!… Read Full ReviewBuy Tickets online with Ticketmaster
Written on: 22/04/2010
A complete scam. We also bought our tickets only 2 days before the receivers were called in - shabby! £511 trousered and gone - they had better keep moving because we are looking for them to have a chat… Read Full ReviewBuy Tickets online with Ticketmaster
Written on: 13/04/2010 by Zed Sardar (1 review written)
I am untterly appalled, as this has been the first time i have tried to buy football tickets from the The Football Ticket shop.com. I ordered two tickets for the Man City V Liverpool match on the internet. Unfortunately I did not get a reciept and struggled to get hold of anyone, as there is no phone number and an email address nobody replies to. I sent many emails requesting a reciept but heard nothing. A week before the match we recieve some lottery type tickets-printed on cheap paper-They… Read Full ReviewBuy Tickets online with Ticketmaster
Written on: 14/03/2010 by Rachnorth (1 review written)
I Bought tickets from online ticket. com as they had all sold out on ticket master, i wouldn't normally but me and mum were desperate to go and see him.
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Written on: 10/03/2010 by nick regan (1 review written)
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Long throw followspot for use in professional theatres and concert halls. This point and shoot unit adds that finishing touch to any show or production. An extruded aluminium case houses colour and effects wheels with colour temperature filters along with dimmer, shutter and iris.
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The buzz is slowly building.
Thanks to YouTube user Dawk Ins, we have another highlight clip of Giannis Antetokounmpo
With seven turnovers and five fouls, you could make an equally long (or longer) video of Giannis' miscues. But the things that he is doing right are so impressive that they have basketball people talking.


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Thursday, May 29, 2014
Holy God and loving Father, I confess that sometimes I see life as monotonous and predictable. I lose sight of the opportunities to do your work with each new day. Sharpen my focus God, so that I can seize the opportunities each day to help others see you more clearly. Give me passion as I face the challenges, opportunities, and yes even the monotony of each day. Empower me to live as one sent on a mission. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Then some of the people that lived in Jerusalem said, "This is the man they are trying to kill. But he is teaching where everyone can see and hear him. And no person is trying to stop him from teaching. Maybe the leaders have decided that he really is the Christ. But we know where this man's home is. And when the real Christ comes, no person will know where he comes from." Jesus was still teaching in the temple area. Jesus said, "Yes, you know me and you know where I am from. But I have not come by my own authority. I was sent by the One (God) who is true. You don't know him. But I know him and I am from him. He sent me." When Jesus said this, the people tried to get him. But no person was able to touch Jesus. It was not yet the right time {for Jesus to be killed}. But many of the people believed in Jesus. The people said, "We are waiting for the Christ to come. When the Christ comes, will he do more miracles than this man (Jesus) has done? No! {So this man must be the Christ.}" The Pharisees heard these things the people were saying about Jesus. So the leading priests and the Pharisees sent some temple police to arrest Jesus. Then Jesus said, "I will be with you people a little while longer. Then I will go back to the One (God) who sent me. You will look for me, but you will not find me. And you cannot come where I am." These Jews said to each other, "Where will this man go that we cannot find him? Will he go to the Greek cities where our people live? Will he teach the Greek people there? This man (Jesus) says, 'You will look for me but you will not find me.' He also says, 'You cannot come where I am.' What does this mean?"
Jesus said, "You are an important teacher of Israel (the Jews). But you still don't understand these things? I tell you the truth. We talk about what we know. We tell about what we have seen. But you people don't accept what we tell you. I have told you about things here on earth. But you do not believe me. So surely you will not believe me if I tell you about the things of heaven! The only one that has ever gone up to heaven is the One that came down from heaven—the Son of Man. "Moses lifted up the snake in the desert. It is the same with the Son of Man. The Son of Man must be lifted up too. Then every person that believes in the Son of Man can have life forever." Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son. God gave his Son so that every person that believes in him would not be lost, but have life forever. God sent his Son into the world. God did not send his Son to judge the world guilty. God sent his Son so that the world could be saved through his Son.
It was winter, and the time came for the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. Jesus was in the temple area at Solomon's Porch. The Jewish leaders gathered around Jesus. They said, "How long will you make us wonder about you? If you are the Christ, then tell us clearly." Jesus answered, "I told you already, but you did not believe. I do miracles in my Father's name. Those miracles show who I am. So why do you say that I am saying things that are against God because I said, 'I am God's Son'? I am the one God chose and sent into the world. If I don't do what my Father does, then don't believe what I say. But if I do the same things my Father does, then you should believe in the things I do. You might not believe in me, but you should believe in the things I do. Then you will know and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father." The Jewish leaders tried to get Jesus again. But Jesus escaped from them. Then Jesus went back across the Jordan River. Jesus went to the place where John was baptizing before. Jesus stayed there, and many people came to him. The people said, "John never did a miracle. But everything John said about this man (Jesus) is true."
This is how God showed his love to us: God sent his only Son into the world to give us life through him. True love is God's love for us, not our love for God. God sent his Son to be the way that God takes away our sins.
What Jesus Did is a one-year devotional guide through the gospels, using one short passage each day and following the Gospel in consecutive order. Each devotional consists of a passage, reflection and a prayer which opens up the day's scripture and shows how it challenges you to live for Jesus.
What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware.
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wow, looks very very very very similar. love it. but i don't know if it was intentional or not, but there are 2 different colors on luigi's shirt...
or maybe thats just my computer and/or eyes.
good looks... thanks man
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Awesome roc. GC genious
"Is that a baby carrot in your pocket are you just packing lunch for your vegetarian wife?"
Another masterpiece Roc.


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Intelligent lockscreen replacement Cover hits the Play Store
"Intelligent" apps have been all the rage among developers, but they haven't been so popular with people. The reason is that it's difficult to make an app that really knows how you want to use your phone. Google pulled it off pretty well with Google Now, but making a central experience (like the homescreen or ... Read More »


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Eddie Parker ("Fast Eddie"), (born June 2, 1931, Springfield, Mo.—died Feb. 2, 2001, Brownsville, Texas), American billiards player who was a legendary pool player whose exploits reportedly inspired the critically acclaimed 1961 film The Hustler. Parker played the game from the age of nine and, after a stint in the U.S. Navy in the early 1950s, toured extensively as a money player. In 1959 Walter Tevis, a young pool hall worker whom Parker had befriended, published a novel entitled The Hustler, on which the hit film was based. Actor Paul Newman portrayed the Parker-like character "Fast Eddie" Felson in the movie and reprised the role in the film's 1986 sequel, The Color of Money. In later years Parker made appearances at billiards tournaments, gave exhibitions, and created instructional videotapes and books.
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The PSE instrument detects, measures and graphically displays the degree of presence or absence of inaudible body tremors that are superimposed on the human voice (at all ages) and on all warm blooded animals. These tremors disappear according to the amount of stress that is present at the moment of utterance. The interview and test are recorded by the computer or cell phone.
To do a test, the PSE examiner asks the subject various questions. The PSE technology filters the vocal answers, creates patterns and displays those patterns on the screen. The PSE examiner evaluates the patterns for truth or deception. PSE does not use painful attached wires that polygraphs must have. PSE only needs a recording of the subject's vocal responses. PSE can be used overtly or covertly, in any language, over the phone, from any audio or video tape and entire sentences can be analyzed for lies. PSE has many advantages over the old polygraph. Only Dektor's system of Voice Stress Analysis has been independently proven to be completely reliable, effective and valid for truth verification.
In 1969, two former U. S Army Colonels of Counter-Intelligence saw a need for a new lie detection system that did not have limitations, inconclusive, counter-measures and unreliable accuracy that affected polygraph. They called their new technology Voice Stress Analysis. They called the instrument using it PSE. The company was called Dektor. The PSE is used worldwide for all types of criminal cases, civil cases, employment screening and psychological evaluations. Accurate truth verification solves cases, saves investigative man-hours and that saves money.
The new PSE-Touch and PSE-LEEP are the most advanced systems ever invented for lie detection. The PSE-Touch is the new PSE 7010 analog/digital technology in the Asus Prime touch tablet. The PSE-LEEP (law enforcement evaluation program) is the 7010 technology in a high performance Android cell phone. No mouse is needed. All functions are controlled by touching the screens. The investigator now has two extremely portable systems for lie detection and investigations. The cell phone and tablet can still be used for their other functions. The Asus tablet was proven superior in quality and performance over the Apple IPad 3. The PSE-Touch and LEEP have built in audio and video abilities to record information for unlimited hours.
They are used to record witness statements and videotaping crime scenes. Lie Detection tests can also be given in the field. Recorded information can be analyzed later for lies. Audio and Skype calls can be made. Our web site has much more information about the PSE-Touch and LEEP. Dektor also offers the PSE 7010 Pro and the standard PSE 7010 software systems that can be loaded into any PC, laptop or desktop. The Pro version gives the examiner many features and benefits that are not in the PSE standard version. The PSE software does not affect the computer at all. The new PSE 7010 technology has a far greater range of sensitivity to vocal stress changes than previous PSE instruments. The PSE 7010 will produce patterns with much more information than ever for superior evaluation and analysis by the examiner. With much more information being displayed, test conclusions are much easier for the PSE examiner. The PSE systems are now even more advanced for lie detection than any computer polygraph or imitation "voice lie detector" sold today. The PSE program is password protected from outsiders.
The PSE is the "easy to learn, easy to use" truth verification system.
The PSE uses individual patterns that are easy to understand to determine truth or deception for complete accuracy. Basically, if a pattern with the most stress is on a relevant question, the subject is attempting deception.
The PSE can analyze yes or no answers and phrases or entire sentences. Polygraphs only do yes or no answers.
The PSE only needs the voice and does not use attached wires. Polygraphs need those painful attached wires.
The PSE tests can be done in person (overtly or covertly), in any language, over the telephone, television, radio, from any previously made tape recording or videotape. Polygraphs can only be done with subject present and knows they are being tested.
The PSE is not affected by drugs, alcohol, or any type of countermeasures. Polygraphs are fooled by drugs, alcohol and manual manipulations.
The PSE never has "inconclusive." Polygraphs and computer polygraphs have "inconclusive."
The PSE always uses a recorder to preserve confessions for court and protect people from false accusations during the interview with the subject. Polygraphs never use tape recorder and suffer from those problems.
The PSE only needs 10 days for training. Polygraphs require 8-10 weeks for training and the costs are far more for living expenses and lost time away from company and family.
From 1978-1979, the Chanute Police Department in Kansas used a federally funded field study of the PSE (LEAA Grant #77-A-3412-2-8). 159 tests were done by the request of 24 separate police departments in the 9 county area around Chanute. After the study, the Chanute Police Department stated "this (PSE) instrument is one of the best investigative tools available at any price. We base this judgment on the PSE's versatility, ease of operation, simplicity, accuracy, and relatively short training period. We have not found anyone that the PSE would not work on." The 70 investigators stated that the crimes would not have been solved without the PSE.
On December 17, 1979, the PSE and the polygraph had a face-off in the U. S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. A defendant had been convicted in State Court and had been given a life sentence, based largely on an unfavorable polygraph examination. A favorable PSE examination had not been admitted. An American Polygraph Association expert witness appeared for the prosecution and PSE expert witness for the defendant. Most of the testimony at this hearing involved the presentation of the study done on the PSE and polygraph.
Because of the data presented, the Federal Court found: "This court is satisfied from the evidence that both polygraph and Psychological Stress Evaluator provide substantially reliable methods of evaluating psychological stress, and the Psychological Stress Evaluator is at least as reliable as the polygraph, and possibly more reliable."
The court ruled: "Based upon that evidence and upon review of the lengthy trial record, I am of the opinion that petitioner was unconstitutionally denied a fair trial when the court admitted evidence of an unfavorable lie detection report but excluded evidence of a favorable lie detection report, and that he should have a new trial."
In 1972 a study was conducted for the Howard County, Maryland Police Department in which 43 criminal suspects took lie detection examinations that were instrumented simultaneously with a polygraph and a PSE. The test of validity was provided by a comparison of the examiner's conclusions for which complete and concrete corroboration was, or later became available, the PSE proved 100 percent accurate. The polygraph, in the same examinations, produced two cases of "un-testable subjects" and two cases of "inconclusive results." Comparison with the conclusions of a second, independent examiner produced agreement for 100 percent of the PSE findings and 93 percent for the polygraph.
In 1979, Dr. Israel Nachshon, Bar Ilan University, Israel, and Tuyva Amsel conducted a study entitled PSE-Polygraph Study, a PSE Validation Study. They conducted the PSE study using tapes made during polygraph examinations of criminal suspects by Israeli Police. Independent corroboration was not used in this case; rather the polygraph findings were assumed to be true. Agreement between the PSE and polygraph occurred in 94 percent of the cases.
The Nachshon and Amsel study was carried two steps further. In the first step, blind chart reading was employed. The Polygraph examiners read their charts and the PSE examiner read his without being able to identify the subject or make use of global impressions available with the original polygraph calls. In the second step, the PSE and polygraph charts were similarly dissected to remove the control-test patterns of responses so calls could be made simply on stress determination. In both cases, the PSE bettered the polygraph in agreeing with original polygraph findings. As a result, Dr. Nachshon stated, "I was convinced that the PSE is as good as the polygraph as an instrument to detect lies."
Along with truth verification, PSE is used for many types of psychological evaluations. The PSE test called Word Emotion Test (WET) determines exactly what area or area's is causing stress and to what degree each area is causing stress. Stress acts as wear and tear on the body. Untreated stress can cause physical, emotional, or behavior problems. Stress can also cause abuse of drugs, alcohol, smoking or food. The WET test determines the problems much faster and is completely accurate than only talking to a patient about their problems. The faster a diagnosis is made, the faster and more accurate the treatment will be. The WET test can also determine the effectiveness of the treatment that is being used by the therapist. PSE has no attached wires and is far more effective than the slow reactions of biofeedback devices. The WET test can be used on adults or children. Companies have used the PSE to evaluate various types of drugs. PSE can be used to determine spousal infidelity. PSE has been used in studies to analyze the stress in vocal utterances of various warm blooded animals, such as dogs and cats. Market research firms use PSE to analyze people's answers in their various surveys. PSE is used by probation and parole departments to decide is a convict should be released. PSE is used to test sex offenders during treatment to get accurate details about what the offender did and how well he is doing in treatment.
After the PSE had been sold for about 10 years, imitation "voice lie detectors" began to be sold. The sellers of those devices claimed they used Voice Stress Analysis. But, ONLY Dektor in 1969 invented the Voice Stress Analysis technology, the proven training methods and the validated chart analysis techniques. The prices of imitations range from $50 to $25,000. Most imitations today use software that is only basic audio software that reacts to sounds. Some may use fancy graphics on the computer screen. Some devices have patterns that look only like PSE patterns or have lights, numbers or words to show "lies." Imitations use instructors that were no qualified by Dektor to train lie detection. Imitations use terms to suggest they do Voice Stress Analysis, such as digital voice stress, computer voice stress, etc.
Imitations have fancy websites and use inflated sales numbers and "techno babble" to make people think their devices is real. One gadget uses a "patent" claim that so far is based on unproven ideas. Other unreliable "lie detector" methods sold are 3 or 4 day courses that teach body language, written or verbal statement analysis, facial expressions, etc. Law Enforcement has proven imitations have only about a "flip of a coin" accuracy in real crimes. Some imitations insist on yearly "recertification fees" only to make extra money. Several devices have software that turns off unless a very large fee is paid each year by the buyer to the seller of the gadget. Each examiner must pay a fee. If the gadget is turned off, the buyer loses all of the money he has paid to that point and the gadget is completely useless. Those recertification fees can be increased at any time and must be paid for life.
The Dektor website for additional details is www.Dektorpse.com here you can find many articles and studies on the PSE and Voice Stress Analysis. Here you can instantly read the famous 200 page book written in 1969 by Mr. Michael Kradz. Mr. Kradz was Chief of Investigations for the State of Maryland during the 1960's. His book proved the complete reliability, effectiveness and validity of the PSE system. The website has an 8 minute video explaining the PSE-7010 system, including screenshots. The website proves why the PSE is vastly superior in truth verification over polygraph, imitation "voice lie detectors" and other methods of lie detection.
Only PSE has validation by the U. S. government for 40 years. Only PSE qualifies to EEOC validation standards for employment screening or law enforcement and government personnel.
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tekdragon 5 years ago
When you tweak a team's final score in such a way that it affects the wins and losses it would be nice to know which players were affected.
FleaMod Admin 5 years ago
The stat changes you see are actually specific to your league. In terms of which teams were affected, it's tough to do that with players changing teams during the week (you may have had Mendenhall last week and traded for him this week); but it's something we'll try and incorporate in the future.


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It is said that Ajith, who always does his best in bailing out those in trouble, agreed to star in A.M. Rathnam's Arrambam (which is scheduled to release on 31st October) mainly to bail the former out of his financial mess. As if this is not enough, Ajith might soon star in another film to be produced by Rathnam early next year, if reports emanating from Kollywood are to be relied upon.
Ajith is said to be mighty impressed by the way Rathnam treated him during the making of Arrambam that he had voluntarily told the latter that he is ready to star in another film under his banner. There is another set of rumours which say that Ajith's next film after Veeram (which is due to release on Pongal in January next year) would be directed by ace director Gautham Vasudev Menon.
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Ajith has apparently decided to step in and help Menon as the latter finds himself in troubled waters. A formal announcement, however, about their new film is yet to be made. In an industry which completely boycotts those who are in trouble, Ajith's act of going out of his way and voluntarily helping such artistes is indeed an appreciable one!


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Ok, I admit I started skiing slalom, but now I only ride and wakeskate, easier on the body. But anyone who has ever skied into some shortline will appreciate this new record.

http://www.tigeowners.com/story.php?newsId=66

I pulled it off the Tige Owners site, but only because I was too lazy to find a better article.

43 off is like skiing with a friggin dog leash, and a short one at that...Pretty impressive.

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JB is one of the raddest dudes around!!! Here's a site with pics...... and video should be coming soon.

he'll break it again this year......

http://www.freedomslalom.com/site/
Congrats to Jamie, he is one talented dude, I grew up snow skiing with him and he's just as sick on the snow.
The acceleration must be incredible at that length.
His stick of choice...Connelly! Props to the those in the factory that put out great skis and great boards!
That's awesome, 43 off of a 75 foot rope leaves only 32 feet, the centerline of the course to the center of the turn ball is 37' 8 3/4", so the rope wont even reach the ball. Next world record will have to have Go-rilla arms. Makes my 28 off runs (back in the day)look like tubing.

Congrats, how long had the old record stood and who was that held by?
Roomservice, Chris Parrish had the old World Record at 1 1/2 buoys at 43 off a couple years ago. I think he was on a Monza.
Parrish set the Record on a Sixam. I think the 1 at 43 record set by Mapple, JB, and Rogers was held for 9 years.

I wonder if we'll ever see anyone run a complete 43.
think jonbobs the man to do it!
The thing that sucks is the 2nd paragraph where is says "if approved" well it was NOT approved. Really sucks for Jamie but he will get it again soon.

He is a cool dude, I spend most winters in Alta with him and Chris Rossi. Talk about charging the mountain, those guys are crazy.
The video makes it very hard to see if he made it and I guess now that he did not. It looks like he is very close to getting it soon.
He did make it. The reason it wasn't approved was the site wasn't running a boat path camera. After a record run is made, they have to review the boat path to make sure it is within tolerance. Since they couldn't review, JB got screwed.
they actually did have 1 boat path camera running, that camera confirmed the boat was within the path. however they require a camera at both ends, one was not turned on.

JB said in an interview that he did not wish to comment on teh politics of the approval.
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I say no. I thoroughly enjoy watching the Pokemon series, even if Ash is childish/immature/whatever. I still love him and even as I watch him now during the Black/White Victini movies, I wanted to cry cause of all of this nostalgia I was feeling during the movie. No, I'd be very upset if Ash was taken away from the series. Should there be another seperate series, perhaps more serious such as some of the manga? Sure. I wouldn't watch it, but it would definitely make certain people happy.
Edit: My only request is that they get better side characters. I seriously just want to die from all of Cylan's food puns. Ugh. I know Brock was no better sometimes, but still. I guess for some reason I just find him more tolerable. Regarding aging, I don't mind as long as no romance relationships come into play. The ship wars are bad enough as it is already, and it's a kid's show; no dating. Flirting and signs of affection is one thing, but no actual dating and sjd;lfjak;sdjf. Just no. It's not necessarily. I wouldn't mind it in a more serious spin off, but not in the main series.
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(Article by Robert Lewis) Dimension Film's 1408 has a lot of things going for it. For starters, it stars the talented and capable "King of Charm" himself, Mr. John Cusack and the always-lovable, yet somehow underrated, Samuel L. Jackson. Add to that a script penned partially by the genre respective Matt Greenberg with direction from Sweden's Mikael Hafstrom (Ondskan — a.k.a. "Evil" — rocks!), and you got all the makings to classify it as the horror event of the year.
Guess what, it may very well be…
Hot off the front-page of his official website, terror maestro Stephen King himself released a brief message praising the effectiveness of the upcoming film:
"It's a pleasure to be able to recommend 1408, the Dimension Pictures adaptation of my [short] story…This is a genuinely disquieting movie — the damn thing gets under your skin and CRAWLS there. For one thing, what could be more terrifying than a man haunted by The Carpenters' "We've Only Just Begun"? I doubt you'll hear much screaming in the theater (I could be wrong about that), but a lot of people are going to be sleeping with the lights on when it's all over. "
I guess that's all that needs to be said. Apparently, it's one hell of an unnerving picture. Who would be the better judge of that than the "Causer of Nightmares" himself, Mr. Stephen King? Eli Roth? Certainly NOT!
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Has anyone else seen this skit on Saturday Night Live? It stars Jimmy Fallon as Barry Gibb and Justin Timberlake as his brother. Fallon is excellent with his Australian accent, and when he loses his cool, it is hilarious to see whether Timerlake can keep his laughter in check. There were five such skits, and all of them are awesome.
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October 11, 2003
Justin Timberlake hosted and performed as the musical guest. It was this episode on which the Barry Gibb Talk Show debuted. Barry's guests included Al Franken (played by Jeff Richards), Arianna Huffington (Rachel Dratch) and the then lieutenant governor of California, Cruz Bustamante (Horatio Sanz). At the time, both Huffington and Bustamante were running for Governor of California amidst the recall election that eventually ousted Gray Davis. The show is memorable for Timberlake's inability to maintain a straight face during Fallon's rantings. He can be seen occasionally lowering his head in an attempt to disguise his laughter. This was the only Barry Gibb Talk Show sketch in which Fallon was still in the cast.
April 9, 2005
Cameron Diaz was the host, and happened to be dating Timberlake at the time. Fallon returned because he was about to premiere in Fever Pitch with Drew Barrymore (who also guest starred as one of the talk show's guests). This time, Barry's guests were Nancy Pelosi (Diaz), Ann Coulter (Barrymore) and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson (Sanz).
December 16, 2006
During Justin Timberlake's second time hosting the show, Fallon returned to portray Barry Gibb for the third airing of the skit. Barry's guests were former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor (played by Kristen Wiig), Thomas Friedman (Fred Armisen) and Jimmy Carter (Darrell Hammond). Timberlake was more composed in this episode, but still giggled a little at one point.[1]
May 9, 2009
For Timberlake's third time hosting the show, Fallon once again returned to the role of Barry Gibb for the skit. Barry's guests were Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (played by Kristen Wiig), CNN Commentator Roland S. Martin (Kenan Thompson), and NYU Economics Professor Nouriel Roubini (Armisen). Once again, a point came during the sketch where Timberlake was forced to lower his head to disguise his laughter. The sketch references the Shamwow guy.
May 21, 2011
On Timberlake's fourth time hosting, Fallon returned for the season's finale. Guests included Rachel Maddow (Abby Elliott), Roland S. Martin (Thompson), and Benjamin Bernanke (Armisen) -- although the Gibb brothers spent almost no time talking to the guests except for Bernanke, who occasionally interrupted (drinking water, cell phone ringing). Timberlake managed to keep himself composed this time around. The dancing and singing was more crisp and (seemingly) better rehearsed than previous episodes. Barry yells "I survived the rapture!", referring to the then recent end of the world predictions. After Robin revives Barry using gold medallions that give off the same result as a defibrillator, The Gibb characters close the sketch by rapping the lyrics of Rappers Delight over the theme song background.


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Hi. I was on a cruise ship that was supposed to dock in Grand Turk on Tuesday. The captain made one or two passes and then decided it was not safe to dock. I understand another cruise ship may have done the same thing. Therefore, I was curious if there were any cruise critic readers on a ship that could not dock at Grand Turk this week.