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England competed all the way with South Africa, matching the Springboks for intensity and desire and just ran out of time as they lost 16-15.
They had been the better team for a lot of the match, particularly in the second half when Owen Farrell came on and scored three penalties when the team was 16-6 down.
They had started well and fly-half Toby Flood scored two penalties as they took an early lead.
But three penalties from Patrick Lambie gave the visitors a 9-6 lead at the break.
And early in the second half Ben Youngs' hacked clearance rebounded off JP Pietersen and the ball fell to Alberts, who scored rugby's equivalent of an open goal.
Farrell's three penalties ensured England battled all the way to the end but they just ran out of time.
Stuart Lancaster's squad now head into next weekend's appointment with world champions New Zealand on the back of narrow defeats at home to Australia and the Springboks.
New Zealand piled on the agony for Wales by crushing the Six Nations champion 33-10 thanks to a devastating first-half display at the Millennium Stadium.
It was a day to cherish for the All Blacks pack, with forwards Liam Messam, Tony Woodcock and Luke Romano all getting tries.
Elsewhere, Tonga triumphed in Aberdeen as Scotland slumped to another miserable defeat.
Tries from Lua Lokotui and Fetu'u Vainikolo are sure to have piled pressure on head coach Andy Robinson - they lost 21-15.
Ireland were impressive, defeating feeble Argentina at the Aviva Stadium. They scored seven tries, two from Jonathan Sexton and a couple from Tommy Bowe, winning 46-24.
It guarantees Ireland's place among the second seeds for the 2015 World Cup draw.


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As I mentioned before I had the opportunity to be a fashion assistant for a few photoshoots with a stylist called Lauraine Bailey. This particular shoot I assisted on was published in Pride magazine Oct 09 as part of a 10 page spread which I was very excited about and I was glad that I was a part of it.
The model used on this shoot was only 17 at the time but she was so professional which helped make the day more fun despite being a long & fast paced day of running about in the heat.
Here's a snippet of the pics published:
You cant see it in the pic but this top was made out of latex and was sooo heavy! Its similar to what Lady Gaga had on in her Bad Romance video.
Fashion Stylist: Lauraine Bailey
Make Up Artist: Claire DeGraft
Photographer: Anna Fayemi

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Spybot – Search & Destroy tutorial
Table of contents.
Installing Spybot – Search & Destroy
Starting Spybot – Search & Destroy for the first time
Using Spybot – Search & Destroy
Using Spybot – Search & Destroy in the Advanced mode
Spybot – Search & Destroy is a pioneer in spyware removal. This absolutely free product is a perfect tool to find and remove most parasites from the system. The user can configure almost any aspect of the program. Spybot – S&D is quite easy to use. However, to reveal all Spybot – Search & Destroy potential you should read this guide. It will help you to learn how to use the program to get rid of spyware, adware and other dangerous pests.
For more information please take a look on our Spybot – Search & Destroy review.
First of all you should get the program. Spybot – S&D is free to download. You can obtain it from the official site. Current application version size is about 5MB. The download shouldn't take a lot .
Now you can install the program. Double-click on the downloaded executable file to start the installation. Follow setup instructions, read and accept the license agreement, select installation folder and choose the components you wish to install, define Start Menu folder for the program's shortcuts. Then the setup will ask you to select additional tasks.
Image 1. Selecting Additional Tasks
In this part of setup we recommend you to check Use Internet Explorer protection (SDHelper) and Use system settings protection (TeaTimer) unless you use another product with similar features enabled. These two options protect your web browser and system from undesirable modifications that parasites can do.
When you have selected additional tasks press the "Next" button and then the "Install" button. This will copy all Spybot – S&D files and register it in the system. When the setup is complete you will be presented with a last window asking you to finish the installation.
Image 2. Completing the installation
In this window we recommend you to check the both options. This will start Spybot – S&D and activate real-time protection module.
If you have followed above recommendations the program should start immediately after the installation. Otherwise you need to find the desktop, quicklaunch or start menu icon of Spybot – S&D. On the first run the program's wizard will ask you to complete several steps.
1. Create registry backup
You should backup the Windows registry so it could be restored in case of some system failure. This step is not necessary, but you should complete it by pressing the Create registry backup button. This tasks usually takes few minutes. When it is over, click on the "Next" button.
Image 3. Backup the Windows registry
2. Update Spybot – S&D
At this step the application will ask you to update its components or spyware definitions database. Click on the Search for updates button. The program will contact its web servers and report if any updates are available. To download and install updates press the Download all available updates button. This will take some time depending on the overall download size and your Internet connection speed, so be patient. After download is finished press the "Next" button
Image 4. Update the program
You can bypass this step, but without latest updates Spybot – S&D may be unable to detect and remove recent threats, so it is a very good idea to complete it.
3. Immunize the system
This function modifies Internet Explorer settings to prevent malicious scripts and harmful programs from running automatically while visiting some unsafe web sites. Clicking on the Immunize the system button will start the immunization procedure. Although it is not required, it is very effective and really blocks dangerous code, so consider performing this task. After it was successfully completed press the "Next" button.
Image 5. Immunization is finished
The last step is simple. Spybot – S&D will ask you start the program by clicking on the Start using this program button. You also can press the Read tutorial or Read help file button in order to read official information about the product.
Image 6. Spybot – S&D start screen
1. Preparing the program
Before using the program you should update it. Every anti-spyware product relies on its database, Spybot – S&D is not the exception. Threats appear constantly and outdated program is unable to stop the most recent of them, so you should update it leastwise once a week or, even better, every time you run it.
You can access the update section by clicking on the Update button. The Update screen will appear. Click on the Search for Updates button. The program will contact its web server, report if any updates are available and list them. Select all listed items, choose a server closest to your location and click Download Updates. This will download and install all necessary updates. The program will be automatically restarted in order to apply changes. If no new updates are available, the list will remain empty and "Download Updates" will not appear.
Image 7. Find and install new updates
Spybot – Search & Destroy is translated into more than 40 languages. If your native language is one of them, you can select and apply it. The list of available languages can be accessed from the Language menu. To apply the language simply select the name (flag) of your country and click on it.
2. Checking for problems
To scan your system for problems, i.e. spyware and adware infections, browser hijackers or other parasites, click on the Check for problems button located in the program's start screen (Image 6) or within the Search & Destroy section. Spybot – S&D will check the Windows registry, cookies, running processes, files and directories. The scan usually takes several minutes or even more, so be patient. All detected threats will appear in the Problem list.
Image 8. Checking the system for problems
3. Analysing detected objects
After the scan is over, the program will display the list of all found problems. This list can contain three types of entries divided by their colors.
Red entries are the actual parasites that should be completely removed from the system.
Green entries indicate locations where some software keeps recorded user tracks. These tracks may include lists of recently opened files, performed actions, visited web sites, etc. It is recommended to fix green entries.
Black entries report about certain system problems like missing critical files, incorrect settings, corrupted data, etc. These entries shouldn't be fixed unless you are absolutely sure that corresponding objects are really broken.
Each entry can be expanded to show associated objects such as related registry keys or files. To expand the entry click on the + sign next to an entry. Already expanded entry is marked with the – sign. On the Image 9 these signs are designated by red boxes.
Spybot – S&D provides information about most detected objects. Clicking on the button in the green box (Image 9) will show detailed information about currently selected entry. The information pane can be opened or closed by pressing the same button.
Image 9. Found problems and their description
4. Fixing found problems
To fix certain problem you should check it with a checkmark and then press the Fix selected problems button (on Image 9 it is in the blue box). Parasites will be completely removed from the system.
Sometimes Spybot – S&D cannot eliminate certain malware immediately mostly because its processes are running or its files are in use. In this case the program will ask you to allow it to run on next Windows startup. You should reply "Yes". On next startup Spybot – S&D will start automatically before any other applications and fix remaining problems.
Image 10. Allow Spybot – S&D to fix problems on next system restart
5. Immunizing a web browser
Spybot – S&D can prevent your web browser (Internet Explorer, Opera, etc.) from running known malicious ActiveX scripts and other harmful code. Its browser add-on SDHelper has the ability to block access to certain unsafe web sites stored in Spybot – S&D database. These features can be enabled in the Immunize section, which can be accessed by pressing the Immunize button.
To enable immunization click on the another Immunize within the section (on Image 11 it is in the red box). Progress bar located below will show immunization status and provide information how many bad products are blocked. If you would like to undo the immunization, press the Undo button (on Image 11 it is in the green box).
In the screen section designated by blue box you will find the controls of SDHelper module. Simply check Enable permanent blocking of bad addresses in Internet Explorer and select default SDHelper behavior from the below drop-down menu. This will install a browser plug-in, which will monitor visited web pages and block access to known malicious sites.
Image 11. Immunize the system
6. Restoring fixed objects
All objects fixed by Spybot – S&D can be restored using the Recovery function. This function can be used to revert accidentally made system or software changes while fixing certain problems. To access the Recovery section click on the Recovery button in the left pane. This will bring the Recovery screen. To restore certain entry, place a checkmark next to it and click on the Recover selected items button (on Image 12 it is in the red box).
If you are sure that some entries really belong to harmful programs, you can completely remove them from the Spybot – S&D backup. To do this, select an entry and press the Purge selected items button.
Image 12. Restore changes made by Spybot – S&D
Spybot – S&D can be used in two modes: default and advanced. The default mode was described in the previous part called Using Spybot – Search & Destroy. In this part you will find guides for using miscellaneous tools accessible only from the Advanced Mode. To enable this mode, click on the Mode menu and select Advanced mode. All tools described in this part can be accessed from the program's left pane by clicking on the Tools button.
1. Editing the system startup list
The system startup list contains programs that will be started along with Windows. These programs are installed third-party software, essential OS services, security tools, etc. However, there you also can find malicious startup items related to certain parasites. Spybot – S&D allows to see and edit the startup list. The System Startup tool can be accessed by clicking on the System Startup button in the left pane.
All enabled items have a checkmark next to them. Disabled items have empty checkboxes. To toggle certain item off or on, you should select it and press the Toggle button (on Image 13 it is in the red box). This will allow some program to run on Windows startup (or prevent it from running). If the item actually belongs to a harmful parasite, you should completely delete it from the startup list. This will prevent a parasite from starting on system startup. To do this, select the item and press the Delete button. If you are in doubt about some objects, Spybot – S&D can provide information on them. To learn more, click on the button designated by the green box. This will bring the information pane.
Image 13. Edit the system startup list
2. Searching for registry problems
The Windows registry is the most often used system component. All applications leave their fingerprints in it. From time to time some errors appear in the registry. These problems decrease overall system performance and may cause computer instability. Spybot – S&D has the tool called System Internals that will help you to clean up your registry and fix its problems. To access the tool click on the System Internals button in the program's left pane.
To scan the Windows registry for problems click on the Check button (on Image 14 it is in the red box). The process may take a while. When it is over, you will see a list of detected problems divided into categories by problem type. To fix certain entry, select it and press the Fix selected problems button. Spybot – S&D will ask you to confirm the operation. Reply positively only if you are really sure.
Image 14. Fix registry errors
Spybot – S&D has more advanced tools such as the Secure Shredder, ActiveX, IE tweaks, Process list, Winsock LSPs, Uninstall info, BHOs, etc. These tools require deep system knowledge and should be used with extreme care. If you don't know what does LSP or BHO mean, then you definitely do not need them.
Image 15. More advanced Spybot – Search & Destroy tools
Spybot – Search & Destroy is a perfect multifunctional anti-spyware solution. If you do not want to pay for a spyware remover, choose this program. If you do not like Spybot – Search & Destroy or simply want to use another spyware remover, please take a look on the list of our recommended anti-spyware products.


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Dominic's stunned when Ronnie tells him he's officially back on Sonny's case, thanks to the influence of a state Senator. Olivia accuses Jax of being behind Dominic's reinstatement.Anthony unleashes dangerous mobster Joey Limbo on all his enemies, including Sonny. Jason and Sam get mistaken for a prostitute and her client by an undercover cop when they rent Ian's old motel room searching for any tape recordings he might have stashed there that could incriminate Claudia. Lucky and Elizabeth are shocked when Nikolas has an ailing Helena admitted to the hospital. Alexis realizes that Helena is genuinely scared of the threat Valentin Cassadine poses. Elizabeth is privately conflicted when Nikolas says he'll make things work with Rebecca in order to help him keep his distance from Elizabeth. Helena, after observing Nikolas and Liz together, lets Liz know she's aware that Liz and Nikolas are having an affair.
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Feels so old Chicago! Except not as berserk and shouty.
And Lucky's Lunch Counter feeds you nostalgia from 7 a.m. to midnight (3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). It's a hot dog/classic sammies/root beer/draft beer/major-league-themed pit stop across from Petco Park.
That's right, baseball is back together with its old girlfriend, the deli counter.
We stopped in on our way to the Padres exhibition game against Kansas City (we won) on Lucky's opening day.
The music matched the ambiance: big band of the 1920s.
The staff enthusiasm was there. The baseball memorabilia and butcher paper in place of plates, too.
Lucky's Lunch Counter
338 Seventh Ave. East Village. 619-255-GRUB (4782) or luckyslunchcounter.com. They don't sell beer on game days!?!? It's a self-imposed restriction by Lucky's owner. to not suds you up two hours before or after games because of the sidewalk counters and anxiety about their liquor license, an employee said. So get your pre-game drink on at Bub's or Tilted Kilt. Dang.
The $11 Reuben wasn't there.
(It's there now and it's Thousand Island, sauerkraut, hot corned beef, and "The true test of a deli," my companion from Ohio said.)
So we ordered at the register and parked it on stools hanging from a counter like centipede legs. We waited for our names to be called and we made do.
Actually we made good.
A fatty, tender, blushing pink, hot-pastrami-on-rye dropped its big anchor before us. Completely undressed, it bulged and was terrific. Its companions were housemade cole slaw (vinegary and fresh) and a dill pickle spear (crisp and fresh; give me hundred more).
Whoa that $5 Ballpark Dog had sweet, jello-green bright Chicago-style relish!
What was even more remarkable? That big carb floating in my $9 Mish Mosh Soup. This matzo ball's a round dumpling bobbing occasionally through a lipid line of fat in a tall cup of chicken broth. There's a deep diving Jewish ravioli-like thing, a kreplach, hiding in there with noodles.
Verdict: column of excess. And we would've smuggled it into the park with us (you can take food into Petco). But we'd had too much of a good thing for one night.Copyright © 2017, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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US Government Could Go Bankrupt
US Government Could Go Bankrupt
US Treasury forced to pay higher interest on bonds
Posted by : Drew McKissick May 15, 2009 - 12:53pm
It's been said over and over by those who have a basic understanding of money, investments, debt and, well, just basic math, that it wouldn't be long before the rapid increase in government borrowing and debt over the past year would catch up with us in terms of what that debt begins to cost the country.
Last week, the Treasury Department saw trouble on the horizon when it conducted the latest bond auction (which is a fancy way of saying "attempting to borrow money from investors and/or other countries").
NEW YORK (AP) - Weak demand at a Treasury bond auction touched off worries in the stock market Thursday about the government's ability to raise funds to fight the recession.
The government had to pay greater interest than expected in a sale of 30-year Treasurys. That is worrisome to traders because it could signal that it will become harder for Washington to finance its ambitious economic recovery plans. The higher interest rates also could push up costs for borrowing in areas like mortgages. ...
Of course you could just as easily replace the phrase "fight the recession" with "finance more big government spending that Obama plans".
The Wall Street Journal weighs in:
The weak demand reflected waning safe-haven buying, as well as concern that the Federal Reserve's aggressive efforts to revitalize the economy by increasing money supply may lead to a spike in inflation in the longer term....
Well, it got even better this week. Just as with all other bonds that are sold on the open market, our government's bonds are subject to being "rated" by companies that do that sort of thing to give potential investors a clue as to how safe the bonds are, how solid the financials of the bond issuer are, etc.. The problem? The balance sheet of the United States of America is a basket case - and getting worse by virtue of the policies of the people in charge.
Long before the current financial crisis, nearly two years ago, a little-noticed cloud darkened the horizon for the US government. It was ignored. But now that shadow, in the form of a warning from a top credit rating agency that the nation risked losing its triple A rating if it did not start putting its finances in order, is coming back to haunt us.
That warning from Moody's focused on the exploding healthcare and Social Security costs that threaten to engulf the federal government in debt over coming decades. The facts show we're in even worse shape now, and there are signs that confidence in America 's ability to control its finances is eroding.
Prices have risen on credit default insurance on US government bonds, meaning it costs investors more to protect their investment in Treasury bonds against default than before the crisis hit. It even, briefly, cost more to buy protection on US government debt than on debt issued by McDonald's. Another warning sign has come from across the Pacific, where the Chinese premier and the head of the People's Bank of China have expressed concern about America 's longer-term credit worthiness and the value of the dollar.
In other words, people who have money to loan are familiar with all the red ink we're running...and plan to continue to run, with pretty much no commitment to get our books in order. Meaning that some of them maybe are starting to think what a recent Rasmussen poll showed most Americans think - that the US government could go bankrupt.
As a result, our bonds are now running the risk of being downgraded from the top "AAA" rating they've had since 1917. Which means investors will ultimately demand higher interest rates in order to loan our government money...which means interest on our debt eats up a larger part of our budget...which means, you guessed it, someone's gonna' want to raise our taxes in the near future.
Higher interest rates and inflation. Can the Misery Index be far behind? Jimmy Carter, here we come!


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Yesterday was the official last day of support for Windows XP. Originally released back in 2001, XP was great at the time, but with Microsoft dropping support, now is the time to move on. There are certainly options to stick with Windows, however Google is using this as an opportunity to try and convince business users to move to Chromebooks.
Citing how nearly 30 percent of desktops are still running Windows XP, and about the "significant security and privacy risks, Google said "it's time for a real change" and have announced a special offer for Chromebooks for Business. Those considering will be able to get $100 off each managed device they purchase using Chromebooks for Business.
Along with the standard $100 off managed devices option, there is something additional for those who also need access to desktop apps. For this Google is citing a pair of partnerships, one with Citrix and the other with VMware, which are offering $200 off and 25 percent off respectively.
Chromebooks for Business users can get $200 off with VMware Desktop as a Service (DaaS), and 25 percent off with Citrix XenApp Platinum Edition. The latter includes AppDNA software which is said to help in "accelerating Windows XP migration." With legacy software and custom-built apps being two reasons why a business may have stuck with Windows XP so long — any move will present an issue, and it seems Google is going to do a bit of pushing here.
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You'll love this fresh green chrysoprase stack ring, which you can either wear on its own or combine with our other stacking rings, making it a very versatile piece of jewellery.
The stacking ring is handmade in sterling silver which has been beaten with a silversmithing hammer to give it a sparkling texture.
The stackable ring features a gorgeous minty green chrysoprase cabochon gemstone in a serrated edged setting.
What you'll love:
- Made by hand, with each ring having a unique texture.
- Quality sterling silver, including the setting.
- Minty green chrysoprase gemstone with a smooth cabochon finish.
- You can mix and match with our other stacking rings or wear it on its own.
Just the facts:
- Materials: Sterling silver and a chrysoprase cabochon gemstone.
- Gemstone size: The chrysoprase setting is 0.4cm (0.16") in diameter.
- Ring band size: Approximately 0.15cm (0.06") wide.
- Ring fitting size: See ring sizing information in the description.
If you're not sure of your ring size please read our ring sizes information (click tab above) before ordering.
Finger sizes vary from one person to the next, so check your size before ordering if you're unsure, especially if ordering a custom size (see below). In the shop we list common ring sizes: the lower the letter/number, the smaller the size.
Download our handy ring size measuring guide to work out your size based on a ring you have or another measurement. It also includes lots of handy ring sizing tips. We also have a re-useable ring sizing kit available which will give you an accurate size. It's highly recommended if you're not certain of your size.
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If the size you need is not one of the standard sizes listed, then choose the custom size. When you checkout include a note to tell us the size you would like to have made for you. You can use either Australian/UK (alphabetical) or US (numerical) sizing to let us know your size.
If you order a custom size and the size you give us is incorrect there is a charge for resizing and returning your ring/s to you, as custom sized rings cannot easily be resold. This is the charge for a single ring to be resized and this is for resizing a set of 3 rings.
We strongly recommend purchasing a ring sizing kit before ordering if you are at all unsure about the custom size you need.
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- You can choose to pay for your order with a credit or debit card or Paypal - and we now accept Afterpay, meaning you can pay for your order in instalments over 6-8 weeks but still have it sent to you straight away.
- We want you to be happy, so every order from the online jewellery store comes with a money back happiness guarantee.
- Learn more about returns and exchanges.
- Each piece of jewellery comes in a lovely gift box (see below) which includes a display card with care and cleaning instructions.
- Orders can be sent directly to a gift recipient and you can choose to include a gift card or just a note with a personal message. Invoices are never included with deliveries.


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Friday, 2 September 2011
September monthly calendar
It's that time of the month again, monthly calendar time!
You can find out more about this here
Here is my filled in August page
23 comments:
great LO and colours.ReplyDelete
Oh this is so pretty! I'd love to hear more about how you use napkins. I've never had much luck with those. The little circles for your dates make the page for me!ReplyDelete
Love it.....one day I'm going to do this!ReplyDelete
You put SO much into your calendar pages. It shows, too. The layers and layers of paint and napkins bring it all together. I LOVE those circles and you do so well filling them, too.ReplyDelete
Beautiful. I'm enjoying playing with napkins and love what you've done here. Fab colours.ReplyDelete
Very nice, love your pages! Great colours.ReplyDelete
The paper napkins look a treat, both wonderful months Astrid. Enjoy the weekend, Annette xReplyDelete
Wow Astrid these are brilliant.ReplyDelete
Stunning calendar pages. I love them both.
I love the napkins. I collect them for art projects too. Both your calendars are wonderful.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous pages, September is especially beautiful, such great colours. ValerieReplyDelete
gorgeous Astrid, a lovely ethereal quality to your pages.ReplyDelete
Your calendars are beautiful! I absolutely love the backgrounds. I think I may stick around for a while...you have such a lovely home here!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous backgrounds, lovely coloursReplyDelete
Love them both. Have fun filling in September.ReplyDelete
Wonderful calender! You're very talented!ReplyDelete
it's great!! love the colours!ReplyDelete
Beautiful pages - your goldy green is so lovely, but your raspberry page is delicious :-) Maybe you should do a tutorial about your paper napkin technique....ReplyDelete
lovely coloursReplyDelete
wonderful calender pages ! I love the colors !!ReplyDelete
Wow Astrid, this is amazing. Your calendars always have such a beautiful colour theme, and a wonderful vintage feel.ReplyDelete
Your page has a real Autumn feel to it, it is lovely.ReplyDelete
Stunning!!! Love the autumnal colours.ReplyDelete
Your callendar pages are amazingly beauty! Magnific work!ReplyDelete


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Today in the MPR News Update, we're keeping a weather eye on Hurricane Sandy, supporters and opponents of the marriage amendment are conducting get-out-the vote efforts, Bill Clinton is planning stops in Minnesota to campaign for fellow Democrats, and the Twin Cities housing market continues to show signs of improvement.
HURRICANE SANDY: The storm has the potential to impact something like 50 million people over the next few days, including residents of the nation's capital and its financial nerve center. We've had a live blog running on Hurricane Sandy since Saturday, pulling in the best stories, photos and video from all over. Our meteorologist, Paul Huttner, is updating the Updraft blog on a regular basis. We also have a tracking map in place, as well as related stories.
CAMPAIGN GROUNDED: One of those stories is the way the hurricane has stymied the 2012 presidential race at a time when the two major candidates are supposed to be flying around the country making their last-minute sales pitches to voters. President Obama has returned to Washington to lead the federal response to the storm's expected damage and Mitt Romney has been forced to cancel appearances.
CLINTON HERE: At the same time, the Obama campaign has confirmed that former President Bill Clinton will campaign for him in Minnesota on Tuesday. And it's calling hints from Republicans that Romney may campaign here - effectively putting the state in play - a lot of bluster.
KLEIN vs. OBERMUELLER DEBATE: Did you miss the debate this morning in our studios between 2nd Congressional District GOP congressman John Klein and DFL challenger Mike Obermueller? We have an archived live blog at this link right now. Audio from the debate will be available later.
KLOBUCHAR vs. BILLS: The conventional wisdom is that DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar's re-election is mostly a formality. Along with her double-digit lead in the polls she has raised millions more for her campaign than GOP opponent Kurt Bills. But Klobuchar is still campaigning hard across the state. Earlier this week, she made a campaign swing through southeastern Minnesota.
'VOTE NO TWICE': Maybe you've seen some of the lawn signs around the Twin Cities and elsewhere urging people to "Vote No Twice" on the state constitutional amendments on the ballot next week. It turns out those signs aren't part of the organized effort to defeat the amendments. They're part of a grass-roots campaign, and the groups that are organized to defeat the amendments say they have no plan to adopt a similar ad campaign.
FINAL PUSH: The race to decide whether Minnesota would add an affirmation of marriage as between a man and woman to the state constitution began more than a year ago. This past weekend, the groups leading the campaigns for and against the amendment began their sprints to the finish. They're using very different methods to get there. The coalition opposing the amendment, led by Minnesotans United for All Families, is still seeking to sway undecided voters. Minnesota for Marriage's goal is to call 100,000 people every day until the election. The group has phone banks set up throughout the state.
EXCEPTIONALISM OR EXCEPTIONAL PROBLEM? Why can't politicians give Americans the facts? Why can't the presidential candidates tell it like it is? These are the questions New York Times reporter Scott Shane asks in his recent opinion piece, "The Opiate of Exceptionalism." We had him on The Daily Circuit and took your calls.
PIPELINE: Four years after federal authorities in the Twin Cities began investigating homegrown recruitment for the terrorist group al-Shabab, at least two additional men slipped away to Somalia as recently as July. The FBI's confirmation this week that a terrorist conduit continues to flow from Minnesota to Somalia perplexes members of Minnesota's Somali community, who have watched with dismay as young men have disappeared.
HIT AND RUN: The Minneapolis police are looking for help finding a suspect in a deadly hit-and-run accident over the weekend. The police said they were called to the Warehouse District about 2:40 a.m. Saturday after a hit-and-run crash. They found a 20-year-old man had been gravely injured by a vehicle that left the scene at Third Street North and First Avenue.
ROAD RAGE: A woman was shot early Sunday in an apparent road rage incident on a metro area highway. Eagan police say the 26-year-old woman was one of eight people in a Volkswagen Jetta that was being tailgated by a dark sport utility vehicle on an Interstate 35E entrance ramp in Eagan shortly before 2:30 a.m.
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WOLF HUNT: When it comes to wolves, Minnesota and Wisconsin have a lot in common -- in fact, Wisconsin's wolves probably migrated from Minnesota. But differences in the hunts point up divergent approaches to wolf management. And some observers worry about whether both hunts will disrupt wolf packs enough to cause more problems than before. The big question is: How many wolves can people kill before they start to put the overall population at risk?
PRAIRIE SEEDS: Remember the on-field soccer brawl between members of Prairie Seeds Academy and Totino-Grace? A Hennepin County judge ruled Friday afternoon that Prairie Seeds Academy will not be allowed to compete in the state soccer tournament - but not because of the brawl. It turns out that Prairie Seeds had played the entire season with an ineligible player.


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In attempting to get (or understand) an annulment, have you been neglected or even hurt by someone in the Church?
What is an annulment?
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Perhaps it is not so much about the US tribunals being free with annulments as it is their recognizing the sad state of our culture and the need for grace.
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The Utah Jazz stunned the Miami Heat Saturday night in Salt Lake City with a 94-89 win. The Jazz franchise now has an all-time record of 32-22 against the Heat.
After a quick-paced first quarter where Jazz forward Marvin Williams scored 12 of his 23 points, the Jazz played with confidence to keep the Heat on their toes throughout the game.
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Despite some reckless turnovers during the third quarter, the Jazz frustrated the Heat on the defensive end and held them to a low shooting percentage. The third quarter came to a close and the Jazz held strong with a two-point lead, 68-66. The Jazz are 14-2 this season when they have the lead after the third quarter.
It's games like these that make Jazz fans bleed navy blue. The fourth quarter was one of the most exciting of any Jazz game this season. Williams and Trey Burke both hit timely shots with the clock winding down — the type of shots that got hearts pumping in EnergySolutions Arena and gave the building a healthy reminder of what kind of decibel level the walls can handle.
Burke ended the game with 13 points and three assists. "The coaches trusted me," he said after the game. "The players trusted me. I felt like some of the shots that I usually make weren't falling tonight and haven't been falling the past couple of games. But they continue to come to me and tell me to play, play with confidence. Don't think about it, just play freely. That's what I did tonight!"
Here's a report card for Saturday's win over the Miami Heat.
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The crowning moment goes to rookie Trey Burke for pushing through a tough shooting game and coming up big when it counted. If he keeps taking the team on his shoulders like he did Saturday night, he might get a new nickname, Mr. Clutch. Grade: A
Marvin Williams has scored 20-plus points in the last three Jazz games. Saturday night he looked like he was fresh out of North Carolina hitting 3-pointers. He also hit a 3-pointer to beat the shot clock for the second-most-important bucket of the game, only behind Trey Burke's clutch jump shot. Gordon Hayward showed up big in other ways for the Jazz and added 11 assists and nine rebounds. Grade: A
Derrick Favors, Enes Kanter and Jeremy Evans all stepped up to the plate during Saturday's game. Kanter scored points in the paint during slow stretches when the team was in dire need of a bucket. Favors pulled down four offensive rebounds to keep possessions alive and added three more on the defensive end to disrupt the Heat from getting second chances. Evans enjoyed his minutes and even showed Jazz fans his continued range as a jump shooter. Grade: A-
Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin spent a lot of time on his feet working the angles with referees during Saturday's game. Corbin barked at the officials on several occasions but kept his composure just enough to avoid any technical fouls. Corbin called for the right players at the right moments and helped the team execute well down the stretch. Surprisingly enough, Corbin actually looked confident that his boys would pull off the win even in the final nail-biting moments down the stretch. Ultimately, it turned out to be one of the best coaching nights I've seen this season from Corbin and his staff. Grade: A
I have to give it to the referees for not prolonging this game in favor of the Heat. Despite a few missed calls here and there, which is normal, the officials called a mostly fair game down the stretch, allowing the Jazz to stay in the game mentally and maintain the momentum they worked so hard to get. LeBron James did have what seemed to be a generous call in his favor with less than two minutes to play that put him on the line. When he missed the last free throw, some Jazz fans must have been thinking, "the ball never lies." Grade: B+
Saturday's loss proved to be one of the worst performances we've seen from King James all year. James only scored 13 points on 4-13 shooting. Dwyane Wade added 19 points but in all honesty, they weren't pretty. The Jazz held the Heat below their season average in points per game (104.3), but much of that seemed to be the Heat underestimating a hungry Jazz team early in the game and especially down the stretch. Having said that, the Heat got a low grade and still made it a close game. This shows how remarkable a team they really are. Grade: D+


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In the next week, I will be undergoing a Lumbar Disc Excision and I have no idea what it is at all. Also since I have injured my back I am at the moment not able to straighten up my back when I stand up or walk I am hunched over because the pain is so intense. Does anyone have any experience with this problem associated with a bulging/hernaited disc? I am afraid if I don't straighten up my back soon that I will never walk straight again even with the surgery! PLEASE HELP!
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i am surprised your surgeon didnt give you detailed run down on the procedure. most good surgeons do. maybe he explained it but you didnt absorb it because of being upset. it is always a good idea to bring friend/relative to the meeting. 4 ears are better than one. if you are having this surgery chances are you are having pain down one or both legs.
the building block bones of the spine are called vertebrae. in between two vertebrae is a disc. this is the shock absorber of the spine. the outside of the cushion is very tough. the inside is a gel like material. when the disc herniates the inside gel pushes outside the cover of the disc. the nerves in that area then get pinched. this causes lower back pain plus leg pain. to correct this the surgeon goes in and removes the part of the disc that is sticking out of the disc cover thereby taking pressure away from nerves. up to 90% of patients get relief from the pain, weakness and discomfort....pete
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The overarching goal of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act is not the mere adoption of new technology but the use of electronic health records (EHR) to systematically improve healthcare access, delivery, and quality. The HITECH Act and its associated regulations describe the application of EHR technology toward that end as "meaningful use."
Being a meaningful user indicates successful achievement of specific procedural and clinical benchmarks using certified EHR technology. Providers will attain meaningful use by progressing through three stages during their years of participation in the EHR Incentive Program and attesting to those achievements. Stage 1 criteria focused on capturing information electronically in a structured format, implementing clinical decision support tools, engaging patients in their healthcare, and reporting public health and quality measures. Stage 1 meaningful use has been effectively retired by CMS starting December 15, 2015. Modified Stages 2 and 3 have a greater focus on advanced clinical processes, health information exchange, and improvements in quality of care and patient access. In addition to the EHR Incentive Program, other aspects of the HITECH Act such as provisions for health information exchanges are designed to support the meaningful use of electronic health information.
Eligible providers can earn incentive payments by attesting to meaningful use measures using the Provider Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) portal. For Modified Stage 2 in 2017, providers must attest to objectives and measures using EHR technology certified to the 2014 Edition. If it is available, providers may also attest using EHR technology certified to the 2015 Edition, or a combination of the two.
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CMS released both the 2015 through 2017 Modified Stage 2 measures and the Meaningful Use Stage 3 measures on October 16, 2015. The CMS 2015 meaningful use rule changed the structure of meaningful use for 2015 through 2017. All providers are required to attest to a single set of objectives and measures. There are 10 required Modified Stage 2 objectives.
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"The bad guys stole my kitty bank, they stole my iPod," says Abby, one lucky and capable four-year-old from Ferndale, Washington. That was part of "the worst day in my life," the day she witnessed a home invasion that occurred while she was under the care of a 17-year-old babysitter.
But there's a twist to the scary story: The robbery was faked, and Abby was the one who helped expose the scam.
Investigators say Abby's babysitter and her 16-year-old boyfriend staged a fake home invasion with another male suspect, then made up a story about two armed black men breaking into the home. "They told us to get out of the house 'cause they wanted to steal stuff," Abby recalled.
The babysitter claimed one of the suspects resembled the next-door neighbor, Cody Oaks, who was subsequently handcuffed and questioned for several hours.
This was before Abby stepped in and told investigators the suspect had "peach-colored skin as opposed to having dark colored skin," Sheriff Bill Elfo told ABC News. Investigators turned to the babysitter, who apparently "almost immediately" confessed.
And the missing items were recovered as well, thanks to Abby, who says the items were returned "because of me being the superhero."
We agree, and suggest Abby be considered for the inevitable Adventures in Babysitting reboot.


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Ted Lilly is not a premier pitcher in the Dodgers starting rotation, that much is obvious. But if this team is going to make a run for the division they need to win more games that he starts.
Lilly did not have a great outing, receiving the loss after allowing three runs in 5.2 innings pitched. It was still a winnable game, but the Dodgers were limited to just six hits keeping the win out of reach.
Lilly is going to get lit up plenty of times this season, but when he allows three runs and the bullpen keeps the game close, the Dodgers really need to produce something with bats. It sounds stupid to point out something so obvious, but Ted Lilly and Chris Capuano are giving the Dodgers winnable starts thats need to be capitalized on.
The Dodgers scored in the first inning after a lead-off triple from Carl Crawford and a sacrifice fly from Adrian Gonzalez.
In the second inning, the Dodgers had the bases loaded after an Andre Ethier single, a Ramon Hernandez double, and a walk to Nick Punto. But with two outs Carl Crawford popped out.
That was their last scoring threat of the night. They only had three hits in the next seven innings.
One of those hits was a surprise home run from Ramon Hernandez. In his last three games played he is 4-8 with two home runs.
The Angels starting pitcher, Jason Vargas, pitched seven innings and allowed two runs on five hits with six strikeouts.
Second baseman, Howie Kendrick, did most of the damage against the Dodgers, hitting a double and a triple, stealing a base, and scoring all three Angels runs.
By splitting the freeway series, this is the first year since 2009 that the Dodgers will at least split the season series with the Angels.
Thursday's game was overshadowed by Matt Kemp getting placed on the 15-day Disabled List with a strained right hamstring, the injury that took him out of the game on Wednesday. The loss of their center fielder puts the Dodgers in a tight spot because there does not appear to be a clear replacement for him.
The corresponding roster move for placing him on the DL will be announced on Friday.
A.J. Ellis also sat out the finale against the Angels with an oblique injury. Whether or not he will be moved to the DL remains to be seen, but Tim Federowicz was called up from AAA Albuquerque and got the start at catcher in his place.


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British Cardinal marks anniversary of Church in Bangladesh
2012-11-08 Vatican Radio
(Vatican Radio)The former archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor is in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, this week as Papal representative for celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of the Christian faith in that region of South Asia. His visit, from November 5th to 9th, also marks the 125th anniversary of the creation of the diocese of Dhaka and will culminate with a Mass and festive encounter with Catholics and leaders of other faiths on Friday.
Speaking to Vatican Radio's Philippa Hitchen from the Nunciature in Dhaka, the Cardinal shared his impressions of the very small Catholic community in Bangladesh, a Church that he calls "a light which shines in this part of the world"….
"The main events have been to enable me, on behalf of the Holy Father, to see some of the things going on here in the Church, particularly – and this impressed me deeply – the contribution to education for young people of all religions.
There are over 700 Catholic schools in this country…..and I was delighted, having seen the Prime Minister today, that she's giving permission for a Catholic university...
Yet again you find in these countries where there are very few Catholics compared with the total population – there are 160 million people here and only about 500.000 Catholics – and yet its contribution to education, culture, faith and witness is huge....
The relationship between all the faiths here is what I would call 'a model' for many other nations….the president, whom I've also met, and the government has set an example of the willingness of all people here to live together in peace and harmony…."


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Perdaman drags ICICI Bank to Aus court in Lanco issue
Perdaman last year had filed AUD 3.5 billion lawsuit against Lanco in Australia, alleging non-compliance with fuel supply pact by Griffin Coal for its upcoming urea plant in Western Australia.
New Delhi: Locked in AUD 3.5 billion legal battle with Lanco, Perdaman Industries has approached a court in Australia against ICICI Bank, a lender to the Indian infrastructure company which termed the move as a "desperate attempt in frustration".
Perdaman last year had filed AUD 3.5 billion lawsuit against Lanco in Australia, alleging non-compliance with fuel supply pact by Griffin Coal for its upcoming urea plant in Western Australia.
Griffin Coal was acquired by Lanco for AUD 730 million in March, 2011 and a syndicate of lenders led by ICICI Bank financed the acquisition.
Lanco CEO (Business Development) Nagaprasad Kandimalla said Perdaman has filed the case against ICICI Bank at the Federal Court of Western Australia but the same is yet to be admitted.
"The current attempt against ICICI Bank is a desperate attempt of greenmail in frustration and against one of the most reputed institution of India," Kandimalla told PTI from Australia.
Noting that Perdaman's move against ICICI Bank is baseless, Kandimalla said the lender does not have any contractual relationship with the Australian company.
When contacted, an ICICI Bank spokesperson said it has no comments to offer.
Perdaman Industries Chairman & Managing Director Vikas Rambal said: "In light of the Western Australia Supreme Court's finding that Perdaman has a good arguable case and that the case should go to trial, Lanco's statement that Perdaman's claim is baseless can only be regarded as grossly misleading," Rambal said in an e-mailed statement.
"The fact that ICICI has no contractual relationship with Perdaman is irrelevant as this is not a prerequisite for the commencement of proceedings for unconscionable conduct within the meaning of the Australian Consumer Law," he added.
Lanco in a separate statement said: "Perdaman started litigation with us in May 2011, to damage our reputation. And in the last 19 months Perdaman has almost lost its confidence of winning this case, which will be decided against them shortly."
"Lanco is certain to put an end to all Perdaman's tactics and in the trial and their case will be dismissed," it added.
Meanwhile, Lanco said that Perdaman's claims of being a multinational company is "false".
"... (Perdaman) is a notional company, with no operations and we believe have five employees whose sole business seems to be engaging in greenmail.
"Perdaman group doesn't have any ongoing business activity anywhere in the world," the statement noted.
For its upcoming Collie urea plant, Perdaman had entered into a 25-year coal supply pact with Australia's Griffin Coal, which was acquired by Lanco for AUD 730 million in March 2011. The pact was finalised in December 2010, with the then owners of Griffin.


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Speculation and Discussion
Taken from the Magical Speculation thread in the forums:
- make one unit copy another unit so that they can do things they normally couldn't on their own.
- Possibly just literally duplicate a unit, item, or bonus.
Element and Axis
Since it's Stuffamancy, the realm of Matter, it's probably physical duplication of... something. Shmuckers? Items? Units? Like a doppelganger? Would units be temporary? I dunno, but it's probably the "dittoing" (duplication/copying) of actual matter. Commander I. Heartly Noah June 3 2009
Can someone crop down a picture of the Jetstone Dittomancer from LIAB 7 and use it on this page? I'd do it myself, but I don't have time. Jorgath 03:18, 20 November 2009 (UTC)
picture added per your request... 184.108.40.206 04:57, 22 May 2011 (UTC)
Pop Culture
See Elliott The Deadly Duplicator of Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law. Voiced by Lewis Black


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Blissfully tuning out the world… going within yourself in a room so serene and beautiful that you feel completely at ease… if the thought of a private sanctuary in the form of a meditation room has you enthralled with the possibilities, and if you are fortunate enough to have the space within your home to create the perfect space for your meditation practice, you will benefit from creating a meditation room. Your own private hideaway will make meditation an even more enjoyable practice that you look forward to as a daily escape from the world. A meditation room is the ultimate escape!
Many of us don't have an entire room that can be dedicated to meditation, and there may not be enough space even for a permanent reconfiguration of furniture or walls to accommodate a small personal sanctuary. Having a special place is good; but it doesn't have to be a room per se, just a space with a few special items (or lack of items) where you can sit with yourself. It can be permanent – or temporary and mobile.
Your meditation room can be mobile: a few shoji screens, a mat to sit on, some candles and other decorative accessories, and you're ready to "om"! A meditation space can be part of a multi-purpose room: for example a home office, a guest room or even a corner in the living room or bedroom will work. The room's decor can be modified to suit your meditation needs – in the case of bedrooms and home offices, this works really well because those spaces will benefit from the soothing colors and minimalist decor of a meditation room!
Living rooms or other shared spaces can be made into gorgeous meditation rooms, but you may run into conflict if people you live with don't like your decorating choices. However, most anyone will agree to a corner being used for a specific purpose – and a corner is all you really need.
Sign up and download a free Omharmonics meditation audio
Designing Your Meditation Room
Begin your design process with the words 'peace and quiet' in your mind. What does 'peace and quiet' mean to you? What images do you have in your mind that make you feel at peace? What furnishings make you feel peaceful and quiet? How about decor? Colors? Textures? Most people associate inner peace and quiet (a silent mind) with outer peace and quiet – meaning a lack of decor that might distract you from your practice.
In fact, a cluttered environment is extremely difficult to meditate in. Imagine all that energy bouncing around from object to object – it does affect you! You may wish to use just one or two decorative items as points of focus for your practice, but keep the overall decor uncluttered and simple.
Color is very important. Again, with the words 'peace and quiet' in mind, what colors signify these feelings in you? Most people associate pale green, pink, yellow, white and blue with a soothing atmosphere. There is a lot of information available about color therapy but ultimately, the color you choose has to speak to YOU. How do you want to feel the moment you enter your meditation space?
Many people like setting up a meditation room using tatami squares and shoji screens to create a tranquil setting. If you like, personalize your space with some accessories like Tibetan bowls, incense, candles, statues, a mirror, plants or wall art.
But don't get stuck believing that your meditation room has to "look Buddhist" or have any spiritual flavor whatsoever. It is a highly personal space meant to enhance the meditation experience, and if you don't like Buddhist art – if Buddha statues just aren't your thing – then don't use them! Bottom line: are you happy in the space? If something is bugging you, get rid of it. Sanctuaries are no place for conflict!
You might enjoy having some incense burning while you meditate; or, incense might make you sneeze… so again, please honor what you want to experience and throw out the rest! Burning incense will not make you any more or less spiritual; it simply creates an atmosphere that may or may not resonate with you.
Perhaps the most important element in your meditation room is how and where you sit. After all, once you're sitting and your eyes are closed, the room's decor leaves your awareness. You have to know how you like to sit before you invest in meditation mats or cushions – the Lotus position is definitely not for everyone! If you aren't sure where to start, begin with a chair. As you become more advanced in your practice, you may choose to alter the way you sit and use a meditation stool, meditation cushion, a mat or you may prefer the bare ground.
Lastly, do you want sound in your meditation room? You may wish to install a stereo for Omharmonics listening. Or, simply bring a portable player with you.
The ultimate goal is to make it easy to stay focused and relaxed while you are meditating; so the less distraction and the more comfort, the better, but not so comfortable that you fall asleep!
If you do not have the space indoors to create an entire meditation room, a corner of a room will do just fine! Or, move your practice outdoors. A curtained outdoor gazebo, a secret spot in the garden or even a rooftop retreat are wonderful alternatives to indoor spaces.
Your meditation room is your special place so trust your intuition and avoid "you should" advice from anyone, including this article! These are general guidelines only, based on the preferences of a wide variety of people. Browse the internet for inspiration and create a unique, personal and serene setting for your daily practice and make it your own – large or small, cozy or austere, the possibilities are many!
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Serena Williams Stars In New Gatorade Ad Clubs Selling Bonds Directly To Fans British Cycling's Supplier Not Cooperating SLC Committee Meets For First Time Motorsport.tv To Showcase Le Mans Queen's Park Challenges SFA Cost Claims Executive Transactions Chinese Beer Harbin Targets Esports Five French Brands To Sponsor Ryder Cup Names In The News
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Bayern Munich Title Sponsor Deutsche Telekom Receives Most Mentions In Study
German telecom company Deutsche Telekom "is the best-known sponsor in 50 years of Bundesliga football," according to Ingo Rentz of HORIZONT. The Technical University Braunschweig has asked 4,041 people for a study on the occasion of the league's 50th birthday. Deutsche Telekom, the long-time title sponsor of Bayern Munich, "received the top numbers in total mentions and first mentions." The telecom company is followed by "two other companies with a close connection to Bayern Munich." The Deutsche Telekom received 20.94% of all mentions and 10.10% of all first mentions. The second place in the sponsorship ranking went to adidas with 16.31% and 8.96%, respectively. Rounding out the top three is Opel with 9.77% of total mentions and 3.44% of first mentions. The car brand is followed by another car manufacturer, Volkswagen, at No. 4, "before the surprise of the study, Jägermeister." The liquor brand "was the first shirt sponsor in Bundesliga history when it signed a deal with Eintracht Braunschweig in '73." The deal with Braunschweig ended in '87, but "it seems people have not forgotten about the pioneering achievement and honored it with 9.03% of total mentions and 5.74% of first mentions" (HORIZONT, 8/21).
Source: TU Braunschweig
Turkish Football Side Besiktas Partners With Vodafone In 15-Year, $145M Sponsorship
Turkish side Besiktas and Vodafone have inked a 15-year, $145M sponsorship deal that "includes naming rights to the Istanbul football club's new stadium and jersey advertisements," according to the HURRIYET DAILY NEWS. Vodafone Turkey CEO Gökhan Öğüt said, "This is not only Vodafone Turkey's biggest deal, but also the biggest sponsorship deal in Turkish sports history." As part of the deal, Besiktas's new stadium will be "called Vodafone Arena for 15 years." The arena will be built "on location of Inonu Stadium, which is currently being demolished." During the demolition and construction, Besiktas will "play most of its home games at Kasimpasa's Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium, while derbies will be played at Atatürk Olympic Stadium." The sponsorship will "also include turning the Vodafone Arena into a 'smart stadium,' where fans will be able to turn their match-watching experience into an interactive one." The new stadium will be used for "football and rugby matches if Istanbul successfully lands the 2020 Olympic Games bid, according to officials" (HURRIYET DAILY NEWS, 8/20).
Maria Sharapova's Name-Change Ploy To Promote Business Receives Mixed Response
Maria Sharapova's plan to change her name to "Sugarpova" for the duration of the U.S. Open to promote her candy line "has received a mixed response from marketers and sports pundits," according to Magda Ibrahim of MARKETING MAGAZINE. M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment CEO Steve Martin "ridiculed the stunt." Martin: "It is the oldest PR trick in the book and it clashes with the brand equity she has. Tennis is a very cool global sport and she has brand partners like Tag Heuer, Porsche and Evian, so to create cheap publicity doesn't make any sense." PR consultant Calacus Founder David Alexander tweeted, "How many more people have now heard of Sugarpova than had done 48 hours ago? Clever PR." PR Consultant Joe Favorito tweeted, "True or not...this got great buzz...which was the goal, right?" (MARKETING MAGAZINE, 8/21). FORBES' Darren Heitner wrote "it would not have been the first time that an athlete changed his or her legal name, but it would have counted as a rare occurrence of an individual seeking an alternate name for the clear and overt purpose of promoting a commercial endeavor." It also "would likely not have been worth the short-term gain that Sharapova received through the onslaught of publicity surrounding the initial announcement that a name change may have been forthcoming." Brand.co President Michael Zammuto said, "It is fun to try to get short-term publicity, but fundamentally it was not going to change the direction of Sharapova's product anyway." Zammuto also pointed out that Sharapova's sponsors "may not have been thrilled with the potential change-of-name" (FORBES, 8/20).
PUBLICITY STUNT: ESPNW's Jane McManus wrote an "actual publicity stunt like that is beneath" Sharapova. It is "not as if she is trying to establish herself and needs a publicity bump." Sharapova's name "means something -- persistence and a will of steel, a single-mindedness that is both off-putting and admirable." McManus: "What is Sugarpova? It's the definition of selling out" (ESPNW, 8/20).
AT LEAST SHE WAS BEING UPFRONT: In London, Marina Hyde wrote there was a "certain admirable frankness to Sharapova's money-dash," and her name-change idea "would at least have the virtue of being honest." Hyde: "The sheer artless hilarity of Sugarpova would still be preferable to the stealth trolley dashes that go largely unchided. Do recall that amazing moment when Andy Murray won the U.S. Open last year, and the unedifying spectacle of him appearing to celebrate it not by crowd surfing his way up to the players' box, but by searching frantically for his sponsored watch" (GUARDIAN, 8/21).
Online Ticket Marketplace Viagogo To Countersue Bundesliga Side Schalke 04
Online ticket marketplace viagogo has reacted to the news that Bundesliga club FC Schalk 04 intends to sue the company for damages over a contract dispute from earlier this year. In a statement, viagogo Business Development Head Steve Roest said, "We have not received a lawsuit from Schalke, but we have been preparing our own lawsuit since the club bowed to pressure from its fan groups and failed to honour our agreement. Today's publicity stunt is yet another desperate mesasure by Schalke's management to deflect attention from the facts" (viagogo).
Marketplace Roundup: FIFA 14 Game Will Be Free With Xbox Ones Ordered Before Christmas
Microsoft opened the Gamescom gaming conference in Cologne, Germany "with a series of announcements designed to boost the Xbox One's juddering PR machine." In a deal with Electronic Arts, "customers in Europe who pre-order the console before Christmas will receive a free digital copy of FIFA 14." Those who have "already pre-ordered an Xbox One" will also receive a free copy of FIFA 14 (London GUARDIAN, 8/20). ... Recently, "much has been made" about the fact that Barcelona wore its second uniform, referred to as the "Senyera," when it took on Atlético Madrid on Wednesday. But this was "not because of any provocation, nor was it a question of marketing." It was, "simply, a sports-related question." Barcelona talked on Tuesday with Spanish referee Alberto Undiano Mallenco, who officiated the match, and "asked which uniform it would have to wear." Mallenco informed Barcelona that "because both teams use blue shorts and shirts, Barcelona had to wear its alternate uniform" (SPORT, 8/21). ... Bicycle and car tire manufacturer Cheng Shin Tire "has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Dutch Eredivisie champion Ajax." A "range of cooperations on joint-marketing initiatives are planned" (SOCCEREX, 8/21). ... League One side Bradford City FC "has signed Lindley Venue Catering in a new five-year deal" worth £1.4M ($2.2M). The club "appointed Lindley to manage all of the public matchday catering at the 25,136 capacity Coral Windows Stadium" (CATERER AND HOTELKEEPER, 8/19). ... Wimbledon "reached an agreement with Babolat to have the French company become the official supplier of tennis rackets, bags and accessories for the grasscourt Grand Slam championship." The agreement will begin Jan. 1 "without disclosing terms." Babolat is currently the official shoe supplier for Wimbledon (BLOOMBERG, 8/21). ... England Netball signed FIAT as its official title sponsor for the upcoming series against South Africa. The FIAT Int'l Netball Series will take place from Sept. 22-27 (England Netball). ... ManU and Apollo Tyres signed a three-year regional partnership in which Apollo Tyres becomes the club's official tire partner in the U.K. and India (ManU).


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PHILADELPHIA - As he is before his first at-bat of every game here at Citizens Bank Park, Jayson Werth was booed heavily when he stepped into the batter's box in the top of the second inning tonight.
Werth responded to the jeers from his former fanbase by reaching out and crushing a Cole Hamels changeup into the bleachers in left-center, giving the Nationals an early lead.
It wasn't a bad pitch from Hamels; the changeup was down in the zone and away from Werth. He stayed on the pitch, however, dropping the barrel to the ball and extending his arms fully to drive it over the 387-foot market in left-center.
It's Werth's ninth homer of the season.
The Phillies knotted the game in the fourth on a circus play that won't go down in Tom Emanski's defensive drills videos.
Domonic Brown followed Chase Utley's two-out double by slapping a single to right, and Werth grabbed the ball on a hop and came up throwing to the plate. His throw skipped in to Kurt Suzuki, and while it initially looked like Suzuki had corralled it and tagged Utley, the ball dropped out of Suzuki's mitt and Utley was ruled safe.
Suzuki then grabbed the loose ball and fired to second trying to get Brown, but the throw went past Ian Desmond and into center field, allowing Brown to move up to third. He was eventually stranded when Taylor Jordan got Michael Young to strike out ending the inning, but the Phillies had already tied the score.
As it turns out, replays here in the Citizens Bank Park press box showed that Utley didn't actually touch the plate on his slide. His left leg went over the plate and his tucked left leg went past the dish without making contact with it.
Home plate ump Vic Carapazza called Utley safe, and you can't really blame him for doing so. Utley sure as heck looked safe, and only slow-mo video replays could show that he wasn't.
Outside of the back-to-back hits by Utley and Brown, Jordan has been pretty darn good thus far.
He's allowed just the one run in five innings, getting three double play balls and working out of a two-on, no-out jam in the fifth.
The rookie right-hander has thrown 70 pitches in his five innings, and the Nats' bullpen is quiet in a 1-1 game.
Update: The Phillies seemed to get better and better swings off Jordan each time through the order, and they got to him in the sixth inning, plating three runs to take a 4-1 lead.
Adam LaRoche committed his sixth error of the season when his throw to second trying to cut down Jimmy Rollins on a fielder's choice bounced off Rollins and rolled away. That allowed Ben Revere to score the go-ahead run.
Two batters later, with Craig Stammen having just gotten up in the bullpen, Michael Young ripped a two-run double to right-center, giving the Phillies a three-run cushion. That's it for Jordan, who went 5 2/3 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits with one walk and two strikeouts.
In Jordan's first time through the order, Phillies hitters were 1-for-8. His second time through, they were 4-for-9. His third time through, they were 3-for-5.
Now, they lead 4-1.
Update II: The Nats had their best chance of the night in the eighth when they loaded the bases with one out and Ryan Zimmerman and Werth coming up.
Zimmerman went down swinging on pitches, then did some barking at Carapazza from the Nats' dugout. Werth followed by battling Hamels in a seven-pitch at-bat, and he put a good swing on a 3-2, 94 mph fastball, but his shot to the track in center was tracked down by Revere for the final out.
This is the second night in a row Werth has driven a ball to the warning track in center in a big spot, and both times, the ball came down in Revere's mitt.
The Nats still trail 4-1 heading to the bottom of the eighth, and they're three more offensive outs from their second straight loss to the Phillies.
Update III: That'll do it. The Nats lost to the Phillies 4-2, giving them their second straight loss and dropping them back to two games over .500.
Hamels held the Nats to one run over eight innings - the second straight night a Phillies lefty worked eight strong against the Nats - and Antonio Bastardo closed it out for the Phils. Scott Hairston came up representing the tying run with two outs in the ninth, but he popped out to end it.
After averaging 6.1 runs per game during their seven-game homestand, the Nats have now scored a total of four runs during their two games here in Philly. Won't win many games that way.


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Golf tourney boosts church building fund
It was a perfectly clear sunny day for golf on Saturday, March 27 when R ising Star Baptist Church held its first annual Golf Classic, termed a "great success." Proceeds from the event went to the church building fund, according to JoAnn Bradford, church spokesperson.
The golf tournament kicked off at 1 p.m. at Blackhawk Golf Club in Pflugerville. Players were greeted by the RSBC registration team, where they signed in and received goodie bags filled with coupons, snacks and a koozie.
Players could also purchase mulligans to increase money for the building fund. Lunch was provided for all players and awards and trophies were presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd-place teams, tie, last-place team and for the longest drive.
Winners were announced as follows:
• First-place team: Gordon Cole, Bill Ford, Leo Heil and Jimmy Kollman.
• Second place team: Roberto Esparza, Craig Longridge, David Pena and Shawn Quiroz.
• Third-place team (tie), trophy awarded to Aloma Clayton, Bill Clayton, Patsy Jones and Allan Jones. The tie team players Robert Barber, Tomme Friar, Reagan Moore and Russell Moore received free golf for four at Blackhawk.
• Longest drive winner, Tomme Friar.
• Last-place team: Rodney Lee, Reginald Carter, Willy Culberson and Ronald Jones received free golf for four at Blackhawk.
Rising Star Youth department sold homemade cookies for their upcoming youth projects and scholarship funds.
A successful raff le was held at the close of the tournament and raised additional funds for the building project. The raffle included donated gifts from area businesses and individuals.
Shawn Quiroz won a Stanley gift bag. Other prizes were a $50 Wal-Mart gift certificate, 2 canvas grocery bags, 2 caps with Leathermans, entrée for 2 at Hooters, homemade cream cheese pound cake, and 2 tickets to a local play.
"We would like to thank the sponsors, donations, supporters and everyone that participated from the Austin, Rockdale and surrounding areas," Bradford said, "and we would express special thanks to all the volunteers."


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