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I think you've knackered the Win 7 installation by trying an Apple OS. Registry messed up hence the slow everything.
AHCI is for SATA drives. IDE is for PATA or IDE drives. Check the motherboard but I think you'll have Sata drives as HDD and possibly IDE for optical drives.


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The following excerpt is from "Zombie Spaceship Wasteland: A Book by Patton Oswalt." Listen to an interview with Patton and learn more about the book.
In middle school, I started reading.
I'd been "reading" since kindergarten. It was dutiful and orderly. Point B followed Point A.
But something happened in middle school--a perfect alignment of parental support and benign neglect. The parental "support" came from keeping me stocked in Beverly Cleary, John Bellairs, The Great Brain books, and Daniel Pinkwater. Also Bridge to Terabithia, The Pushcart War, How to Eat Fried Worms--and the parallel-universe, one-two mind-crack of The Bully of Barkham Street and A Dog on Barkham Street.
And then there was the blessed, benign neglect.
The "neglect" grew out of the same "support." My mom and dad were both busy, working jobs and trying to raise two kids during uncertain times. In the rush of trying to find something new for me to read, they'd grab something off the shelf at Waldenbooks after only glancing at the copy on the back.
Whoever did a lousy job writing copy for books like Richard Brautigan's The Hawkline Monster, H. P. Love-craft's At the Mountains of Madness, Harlan Ellison's The Beast That Shouted Love at the Heart of the World, and Anthony Burgess's A Clockwork Orange ("It's about a teenager in the future!" said my mom)--thank you. Thank you thank you thank you. You gave me some tangy, roiling stew under the golden crust of the Young Adult literature I was gobbling up.
So yes, I still love Bellairs's The House with a Clock in Its Walls, but I always imagine the two bounty killers from The Hawkline Monster in its basement, armed for bear and fucking the Magic Child on a rug. And somewhere beyond John Christopher's White Mountains are Vic and Blood, hunting for canned food and pussy. And who prowled the outer woods of Terabithia? Yog-Sothoth, that's who.
It's a gift and an affliction at the same time--constantly wondering how the mundane world I'm living in (or reading about) links to the darker impulses I'm having (or imagining I have). The gift-affliction followed me (or was it guiding me?) through my teens, in 1980s suburban Virginia. The local TV station still showed The Wolfman on Saturday mornings--but I'd already read Gary Brandner's The Howling. So I couldn't watch Lon Chaney, Jr., lurch around the Scottish countryside without wondering if he craved sex as much as murder. I would recontextualize lines of sitcom dialogue to suit darker needs, the way the Surrealists would obsess over a single title card-- "When he crossed the bridge, the shadows came out to meet him"--in the 1922 silent movie Nosferatu.*
Then the local TV station gave way to the early years of cable TV. My parents' working hours were such that it was impossible to police my viewing habits. Scooby-Doo and his friends unmasked the Sea Demon and found bitter Old Man Trevers, trying to scare people away from his harbor. But they missed, under the dock, the Humanoids from the Deep, raping sunbathers. Did Harriet the Spy and the Boy Who Could Make Himself Disappear run afoul of Abel Ferrara's Ms. 45, Paul Kersey from Death Wish, or the Baseball Furies from Walter Hill's The Warriors? The Pushcart War took place on the same New York streets where Travis Bickle piloted his taxi. And it sure was cool how the Great Brain could swindle Parley Benson out of his repeating air rifle by pretending to make a magnetic stick. You know what was better? Knowing that, one state over, the bloody slaughter of Heaven's Gate was swallowing up John Hurt and Christopher Walken.
Maybe that makes my generation unique--the one that remembers before MTV and after . . . and then before the Internet and after. The generation I see solidifying itself now? They were born connected--plopped out into the late nineties, into the land of Everything That Ever Was is Available from Now on. What crass acronym will we slap On the thumb-sore texting multitudes of the twenty-first century? The Waifnos? The Wireds? Anything's better than "Gen X," which is what we got. Thanks, Douglas Coupland. We sound like a team of mutant vigilantes with frosted hair and chain wallets. Actually, that's not completely horrible.
And neither was being "Gen X." We'll always cherish the stark, before-and-after culture shift of our adolescence. We had isolation . . . and then access. Drought and then deluge. Three channels and then fifty. CBs and then chat rooms. And our parents didn't have time, in the beginning, to sift through the "Where is all of this new stimulus coming from?" and decide what was beyond our emotional grasp. Thus, the mishmash. Six-color cartoons, but with an edge of gray and maroon. YA literature laced with sex and violence. A generation gifted with confusion, unease, and then revelation.
Not anymore, I guess. It seems that every TV show, movie, song, and website for the generation following me involves protagonists who've been fucking, killing, and cracking wise about fucking and killing since before anyone even showed up to watch them. I'm sure that will yield some bizarre new films, books, and music--stuff I can't even imagine. Doesn't matter. By the time that comes around, I'll have long had my consciousness downloaded into a hovering Wolf Husbandry Bot. I'll glide over the Russian steppes, playing Roxy Music's Avalon, setting the mood for a lusty canine rutting. I don't care how high my shrink increases my Lexapro dosage--I WANT TO BE A ROBOT THAT HELPS WOLVES HAVE SEX. Otherwise, my parents threw away the money they spent on my college education.
So thank you, Mom and Dad. Thank you, League of Lazy Copywriters. Thank you, reader, for buying this book. I apologize ahead of time for not even trying to aim at Point B, or even starting from Point A. Comedy and terror and autobiography and comics and literature-- they're all the same thing.
To me.
Stuff I did on the Internet while writing this introduction:
• Looked up the lyrics to Toto's song "99"
• Played two "Armor" battles of Gemcraft Chapter 0
• Checked the Facebook status of two people I hate
• Technorati'd myself
*Nosferatu looms over and lurks under everything I'm writing about here, and in this book.
I was five years old and living in Tustin Meadows, California--a point on the arc of my dad's military career postings, tracing a backward word balloon over the United states, starting in Virginia, up through Ohio, out to California, and back to Virginia.
It was Halloween, and the local library had one of those "kids' activity days," where we made cookies and cut out jack-o'-lanterns and heard ghost stories. And one of the librarians--with nothing but good intentions, I'm sure--decided to show an 8 mm print of Nosferatu against a wall. They blacked out the curtains and the projector clattered to life and spit out what I'm sure the adults thought would be a harmless, old spook show.
That movie--F. W. Murnau's Nosferatu--burst and spread out and filled that little room with jagged, discordant fever-mares from across continents and decades. The scariest vampire any of us had seen up to that point was the Count on Sesame Street. We were screaming and balling our fists up to our chests and wondering how we'd gone from cookies and crafts to a wrinkly rat-man spreading contagion across an already-blasted landscape like a plague that kills plagues. No one in that room ever escaped Max Schreck's curly, cursed talons. least of all me. I saw how that flat square of sepia light replaced the hard dimensions around us. I wanted to get on the other side of it.
Excerpted from ZOMBIE SPACESHIP WASTELAND: A Book by Patton Oswalt. Copyright © 2011 by Dagonet, Inc. Excerpted with permission by Scribner, a Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc.


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Albuquerque-Based Sandia Laboratory FCU Becomes Fynanz's 80th Credit Union Partner
Fynanz Inc., a financial technology company that develops customized private student lending solutions and powers the cuStudentLoans.org private student loan marketplace, has marked a milestone, partnering with its 80th credit union to power its student lending platform.
Sandia Laboratory FCU has partnered with Fynanz Inc. to be the provider of a turnkey private student lending solution for its 61,000 members. The program is tailored to the product and credit requirements of the Albuquerque-based CU.
"The private student lending solution for Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union is a custom program," said Vince Passione, Fynanz CEO/founder. "The team at Sandia is currently working with our sales and implementation organization on defining the program parameters. This customer solution will allow the credit union to develop a specific program that is suitable for their members, which will include pricing-both rate and index, credit criteria, payment options while in school, as well as a number of borrower benefits once the student graduates. "
Robert Chavez, executive vice president/chief operating officer of the $1.5 billion CU is pleased to be able to offer new student lending options for its members.
"The Fynanz programs offer more competitive interest rates and a wider variety of features than we're able to provide internally," Chavez said. "We think this partnership will be a win-win situation both for members and for the credit union."
Before partnering with Fynanz, Sandia Laboratory FCU had a private student lending program that enabled students to borrow up to $40,000 for college expenses, Passione said.
Fynanz is now the exclusive student lending solution for 16 customized credit union programs, along with 64 credit union partners that are part of the cuStudentLoans.org marketplace through the EdAccess private student loan offering, which pools credit union funds to share loan risk and increase market reach.
Perhaps what makes Fynanz's student lending program unique, and what has led to the company now having 80 CU lending partners, is that it offers its credit union partners a simple and cost-effective way to give their members private student loans, Passione said.
"Our unique technology platform provides an underwriting solution that utilizes classic credit criteria along with the student's academic performance and class standing," Passione said. "In addition, Fynanz was one of the first servicers to initiate an in-school payment program that allows the borrower to start paying down some of the interest while in school and begins building good repayment habits early for these students."
When Fynanz works with credit unions as their exclusive student lending solution, it works very closely with the CU partners on program development, rollout and implementation, Passione said.
"The relationship is very collaborative where the credit unions offer suggestions regarding program enhancements and product changes," he said. "Our marketing programs are very extensive and we do spend quite a bit of time with our partners in development of both borrower- and school-marketing initiatives."
With Fynanz's CU partners that are part of the cuStudentLoans.org marketplace through the EdAccess private student loan offering, the program is a little different.
"This program is a cooperative program that has brought together over 60 credit unions across the county who are offering the same EdAccess Private Student Loan," Passione explained. "The program's underwriting and pricing is exactly the same and is managed by the student-lending CUSO. This CUSO is made up of credit union executives who have experience in private student lending and offering their expertise to their peers in order to gain broad awareness for credit unions with existing and new members who are searching for a private student loan. To date the program has brought over 3,000 new members to these participating credit unions."


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The German company SCHIESS GmbH has been active in the machine construction sector for 150 years. It produces very large machine tools and specialises in vertical and horizontal boring mills.
The History of SCHIESS
SCHIESS was founded in 1866 and at first it was dedicated to reparation work, and then to the production of individual machine components and devices. Machines were first produced for both national and international markets in 1870. The company became a significant supplier to the German shipbuilding industry at the beginning of the 20th century.
Products by SCHIESS
Between SCHIESS and ASCHERSLEBEN, the machine ranges are basically subdivided into new and used machines. The "HORIMASTER", "VERTIMASTER 1" and "VERTIMASTER 2-12" models are available in the SCHIESS series. The ASCHERSLEBEN series offers the "ASCAMILL" and "ASCATURN" product ranges. These are medium-sized machining centres, which can be cheaply produced but still retain high-end, German technology. Another branch of the company is dedicated to contract manufacturing for the industry. Additionally, the modernisation, reconstruction and service of used machines from various manufacturers are other services offered. This allows existing machine technology to be adapted to new production tasks. The primary activity of the company is to establish high-precision machining solutions for very large components. Furthermore, large vertical machining centres are ideal to economically process suitable components in the area of turning, milling and drilling. The multi-axis vertical boring and turning mill are used in heavy-duty industry. SCHIESS GmbH's machines are also available as used machines. This means that they are an affordable investment for any upcoming production tasks.
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In 2011 2011 SCHIESS GmbH releases the line "Maschinen-Aschersleben" to cover the demand for medium sized products. The SHENYANG group, with a turnover of 2.782,7 million USD in 2011 and more tan 18,000 employees is considered the biggest producer of industrial machinery in the world.


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I was working in a company 3 years back where I had signed a service bond of Rs. X amount. This amount was payable to them by me if I leave them before completing 2 years.
Under some circumstances, I had to leave the company within 6 months. Now after 3 years, I got a notice from company's lawyer demanding Rs. X.
1) Should I reply back?
2) If Yes, what should be my reply?
3) If No, can they take me to the court on the basis of this bond?
4) In general, what should be my next step? Is this something to take care of urgently?
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The limitation period to enforce bond is 3 years, from the date when such bond condition is broken. In this case, it appears that three years period is already over, so even if they file suit, it will be barred by limitation period.
So here are the answers to your question
(1) No need to reply.
(2) Question does not arise
(3) As stated, since 3 yrs is already over, their suit will be barred by limitation, so even if they take to court, their suit will not be maintainable.
(4) No need to panic. Nothing to be urgently taken care of.
Let me know should you require any assistance.
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Dear Sir / Madam,
A performance / service bond, being against the principle of natural justice, is illegal and a criminal offence.
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2. In addition to what has been stated in Point (1) above, you should also highlight any contrary or contradictory clauses in your Appointment letter.
3. Yes, the Company on its part, may try its best to compel you to settle the bond amount.
4. You should reply to the Company on the lines cited in points (1) and (2) above.


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Why Nonunion Actors Should Submit for Union Projects
A non-union actor can audition for and be hired for a union project. And depending on the project plus governing union, the actor can easily be hired either as union or non-union.
Why Nonunion Actors Should Submit for Union Projects
A non-union actor can audition for and be hired for a union project. And depending on the project plus governing union, the actor can easily be hired either as union or non-union.
When Should Your Child Actor Join the Union?
What is the difference between union (SAG-AFTRA) jobs and non-union projects and when should my child join the union? The differences between these types of projects can be confusing, so here are a few general tips of the trade.
Join a Union or Stock Up on Credits
Michael Kostroff examines the tricky question of whether actors starting out should immediately work toward joining a union or bulk up their résumé with nonunion jobs.
Expert: SAG-AFTRA Members Should Lower Expectations
A top labor negotiations expert says SAG-AFTRA members expecting a sweetheart deal from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers in next year's talks will be disappointed.
SAG-AFTRA Offers Insurance Options
SAG-AFTRA has launched a new online service offering insurance options to members and franchised talent agents who don't qualify for the union's health plans.
SAG-AFTRA Restructuring Plan Faces Criticism From Within
SAG-AFTRA's office closures and staff cuts are coming under fire from within the union's leadership, with critics saying they could lead to an increase in nonunion productions in the states affected and may threaten the vitality of the labor movement.
SAG-AFTRA Settles on New Structure
At weekend board meeting, directors approve new locals, prep for commercials contracts.
SAG-AFTRA Faces Right-to-Work Reality in Michigan
Actors joined the throngs of labor protesters around the Michigan capitol building in Lansing in a vain attempt to dissuade Republican lawmakers from passing two right-to-work bills.
Philly Stagehand Strike Continues
Negotiations between the Philadelphia Theatre Company and IATSE Local 8, whose 27 stagehands are on strike, dissolved today after another round of talks.
SAG-AFTRA Asks Members to Participate in Diversity Survey
"Diversity in Entertainment Employment: Your Experiences and Perspectives" is an anonymous and confidential survey regarding issues of sexual orientation and gender identity in the industry.


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More Medical School Seniors Choose Internal Medicine Residencies
According to the 2013 National Resident Matching Program, 3,135 students were matched for internal medicine residencies this year, up 6.6 percent from the 2,941 students who chose internal medicine in 2012.
While the numbers are promising in terms of relieving the primary care physician shortage, only about 25 percent of internal medicine residents go on to practice general internal medicine, according to the American College of Physicians.
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text: Title:Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Author: mrjop2 Genre: Action/Adventure/Romance/Drama Summary: The reimaginated story of Superman comes to it's climactic conclusion! The long dreaded arrival of Darkseid has come... The day of the Apokolips has arived! Superman must give everything he has to overcome this dark god whose powers even surpasses his own. This all happens as He and Lois Lane prepare for their wedding... will they even get the chance to get married or will the Earth meet it's doom. Disclaimer: The following story is meant for entertainment purpose only; not meant to infringe upon any copyright laws. No profit was or should be made on the following material. Story written: 2012. This is part one of a planned trilogy re-imagining the classic superhero. This is how I would love to see Superman come to the theaters. The Superman Trilogy Book 1: Superman: The Last Son of Krypton Book 2: Superman: The Man of Steel Book 3: Superman: The Man of Tomorrow (CURRENT) Chapter 1 FAR INTO THE OUTMOST PARTS OF SPACE 100 YEARS BEFORE CURRENT EARTH DATE New Genesis was a paradise planet. Grassy-green hills as far as the eyes could see. Flowers of every shade of color painted the ground. The planet had more marvelous wonders than any other. Hovering over the wild life of New Genesis was the floating city of Necropolis. From the heart of the city, a giant water fall emptied itself down onto a large river on the planet's surface. The mist created as the water crashed onto the flowing river rose like a refreshing, white, misty smoke. It was a majestic sight to all who beheld it. The city, itself, was the pride and joy of the planet. Once home to the gods, every aspect of the massive city demanded royalty. The main castle was made purely of gold and bronze. The trees surrounding the castle... greener than any other trees on the planet. While not as grandiose as the main castle, the rest of the city on this floating island complimented it beautifully. The city now was nothing more than a testament of a long lost civilization. The gods had all died off by an evil very few were brave enough to talk about. The people of New Genesis left the city abandoned, hoping that the rumors of the god's demise were exaggerated, and that they would one day return to ward off the Evil One. The people who dwelled on the surface were not nearly as technically advanced as those that once lived in the great city. Some tribes lived primitively in the jungles of New Genesis, while others were more advanced and lived in carved-stone temples and buildings. None of the tribes were sophisticated enough to protect themselves from forces of Apokolips; fortunately, New Genesis was currently under the protection of the great military might of Krypton. Staring at the grand city with youthful, exuberant eyes, little Barda's imagination ran wild. She imagined what it must have been like to be a god, living in that glorious city. What it must have been like to live without fear of death on a daily basis. The gods were mighty, not even the Evil One could stand against them. If only she could be just like them. "Daydreaming again?" a soft, masculine voice said behind her. The voice was gentle enough not to startle her abruptly from her daydreaming. "Yeah!" The young girl turned to see the loving eyes of her father staring down at her. Her face blushed as a smile enveloped her small round face from ear to ear. She spun around to sit properly on the stone ledge. "Tell me more, father! Continue the story." Her father smiled, amused by his daughters enthusiasm about the gods. As much as he was trying to protect her from her past; her instincts were relentless in trying to draw her to the truth. He didn't know how much longer he could hold the truth from her, at this rate. "I don't know if it's a good idea; I don't want to scare you." "I won't get scared," Barda said, shaking her head and waving her long, wavy, black hair. "I'm a brave girl. Tell me where the Evil One came from?" Her father sat down on the ledge beside her, looking at her as if to say he still wasn't sure if it was a good idea in telling her this part of the story of the gods. Whether she felt his hesitation or not, she didn't let on. She was so excited about hearing the next part of the story that she leaped off the ledge so she could leap onto her father's lap. "Oh very well, but don't say that I didn't warn you." <><><> Long ago, before the gods dwelled in our reality, they lived in a realm of unparalleled peace and harmony. They lived alone, able to watch over all other realms and realities. There was no evil, no crime, and no injustice to speak off. Their lives were perfection until one day... all of that changed. After a several lifetimes of serving the magnificent Highfather, the god, whose original name shall never be spoken, allowed his hunger for power to poison his soul. Jealous of Highfather's powers, this dark god sought to overthrow him, and to rule over all the other gods. Orion, son of Highfather, discovered this evil plot against his father and confronted him. Angered by this opposition, he fought against the great Orion, in an attempt to destroy him. Evenly matched, their battle would have lasted for eternity until Hightfather, himself, confronted the dark lord. With an anger that no god had ever seen before, he showered the god of darkness with all of his wrath, until he was forced to bow before him. Humbled and humiliated, the dark god could do nothing but accept his punishment. From that moment on, his name was lost, and he would forever be known as Darkseid. For his crimes, he was banished from their realm, and into ours, condemned to live life without his own body. However, even Highfather failed to realize the tenacity of Darkseid. The dark lord roamed the galaxy in a gas form until he came across the planet of Urgrund. There he came across a man in prison for hideous crimes against mankind. This man was so twisted, that he had sought to commit genocide on global scale. He was sentenced to execution, but a day before his execution was to take place, Darkseid found him. Through promises of greatness, unlimited power, and wealth, he deceived the criminal into allowing him to enter his body. Darkseid promised that his soul would still be his, but this would be the only deception. When the dark god possessed him, the criminal's soul was vanquished. His body became like black stone. When it was done, there was nothing left but the massive shell of a vengeful, evil god. Darkseid had consumed the host so that he could live in this realm. Having been banished from the realm of the gods, he decided to rule this realm instead. In unspeakable and horrific acts, he enslaved every last person on Urgrund through his dark powers. He transfigured the planet until it was unrecognizable. The planet became an ecumenopolis with burning firepits all over the planet. Doomed to burn for all eternity, Urgrund ceased to exist, and from that day forth, it became known as Apokolips. When the gods saw what Darkseid had done, they knew that they had no choice but to pay penance for their mistake of having brought upon this tragedy to the beings of this realm. They decided to banish themselves from their utopia, their realm of joyous jubilation and tranquility. They exiled themselves into this realm, so they may defend the galaxy from Darkseid and his growing legion of death and destruction. They found this planet, the planet we call our home: New Genesis. This was where they made their new dwelling so they may forever fulfill their punishment as defenders of this galaxy. <><><> "So what happened to the gods? How'd the Evil One beat them?" Barda asked, with puffy eyes and swollen cheeks. She was trying desperately not to cry and let her father think that she wasn't as brave. There was no hiding her emotions from her father. He could see that he had probably gone overboard in telling the story. He feared that she was not ready to hear that part of the story, and his instincts had proven to be right. If this part of the story had been too much for this young child, the next part certainly was. "That, my daughter, is a story for another day." She was not thrilled with that answer. She was a very impatient young girl, who hated cliffhangers, especially if the story was about gods. She may be too young to understand, but he knew exactly why the stories meant the world to her. He had to do something to quell her unease, before he started getting questions that he wasn't ready to answer. "You don't have to be afraid of Darkseid. I've taught you about the prophesy of Orion, right?" "Yeah," she said, as if she really wasn't convinced by his soothing, comforting words. "As long as we hold on to his words, we have nothing to fear." He said, lifting her little chin up so her eyes can look up into his. His eyes were soft and caring; somehow, they've always had a calming effect on her. "He promised that one day, a hero will wise and defeat the darkness. He will have sacrificed much to become the hero he was destined to be. He will be a visitor among his own people. He will have the powers of the gods, and he will protect those who can't protect themselves. He will be a light of hope, and will have nerves of steel." He had recited that prophetic poem to her several times, but this time, it did seem to brighten her day a little. She had something new to imagine, and knowing her, she would be dreaming of being the prophesied hero who would vanquish Darkseid. Her head always seemed to be in the clouds. It only showed that hiding the truth from her was only going to get harder. The moment of bonding was rudely interrupted by the violent nature of an explosion. Barda was off of his lap faster than he had ever seen her move. He too jumped to his feet as they were joined by his wife, who came running from their stone hut. "What was that?" There was no need for anyone to answer her question out loud; it was obvious what was happening. After only getting a brief glimpse of the aftermath of the explosion off in a distant, another explosion erupted even closer to their home. Smoke and flames elevated from the two impact zones, only to have another two explosions add to the chaos. New Genesis was under attack. "Quickly, inside!" Barda's father cried. Desperation, to protect his family, took control of all of his senses. If Darkseid had managed to launch this unprovoked attack on them, it meant that the Kryptonians were unaware of the dark lord's intentions. He prayed that word would get to them that their assistance was desperately needed. Until then, he had to take his daughter and his wife to safety. If Darkseid learned about Barda then... A bright white tube of light pierced reality between them and their home. It was a boom tunnel, a technology of the gods that Darkseid was able to reproduce for his own purposes. This allowed them to transport from one location to another instantaneously. Before anyone had the opportunity to walk through the boom tunnel, he could feel his heart break. There was only one reason why Darkseid would take notice of a poor, wretched family like theirs. The situation was more grim than he imagined as the dark lord of Apokolips, himself, walked out of the boom tunnel, followed closely by his second-in-command, Granny Goodness. He had never seen Darkseid in person until this very day. The outcaste god was more intimidating than he had feared. He was dark and taller than any person he had ever seen. His stone muscles were massive, and they only testified of his strength. Granny Goodness was a god just like her master. She did not rebel against the gods until after they came to this reality, and lived here on New Genesis. To her, this planet was a dark reminder of everything she gave up to followed the dark lord. She was actually older than time, itself, just like her master. Gods were immortal; they did not taste death unless it was by the hand of another god. Other than that, Barda's father had no knowledge of her back-story, or why she even appeared to be an old woman on the outside. For all he knew, it could have been a result of Darkseid's torture. The boom tunnel remained open as Darkseid peered at the three of them with his devilish red-glowing eyes. He was studying them for the briefest of moments until his gaze moved down towards little Barda. The young child, scared beyond words, hid behind her father's leg, her face already moistened from tears of fear. The lord of Apokolips studied her very intently until a grin appeared on his face, and his terrorizing silence broke. "That's her. Bring the child to me." "No!" Barda's mother squealed in desperation. Willing to lay down his life for his daughter, the father took a step forward as means to challenge anyone who would take his daughter from him. It was as he had feared, Darkseid had learned about his daughter, and had come to collect her. He had no idea how he could have learned the truth, but the father was willing to do whatever it took to stop that from happening. A hand pulled him aside, as one of Darkseid's armored soldiers appeared out of nowhere to prevent him from getting in the way. Another soldier took his wife by the arm, and before either of them knew it, they were being forced onto their knees as Granny Goodness grabbed Barda by the arm and dragged her, fighting and screaming, to her master. Holding the child in such a firm grip to keep the child immobile, Darkseid inspected her closely as to confirm his suspicions. "Indeed, she is a god, isn't that right?" he turned his devil-eyes towards her father. "Did you really think you could hide a child of a god from me?" He couldn't formulate any words in reply. Yes, it was true... he and his wife were not her real parents. After the gods were slain by the dark lord, this little girl was left behind in the great city. Who knew how old the child actually was, she could have been thirty; gods did not age as quickly as any other species. There was no telling how long she was left alone in Necropolis. She was lucky to be found at all. The great city was once explored by the Kryptonians, much to the dismay of the people of New Genesis. There, they found this young girl, living all alone, barely able to keep herself alive. The Kryptonians, not familiar with the gods that once lived in the city, decided that it was for the best interest of the child that she be given to a family here on New Genesis. A young kryptonian scientist, by the name of Jor-El, was the one who handed Barda over to him and his wife. They were just newly married; not more than twenty years of age at the time. Now twenty years later, they had grown older and more mature, but Barda only seemed to be one year older since that day. "She will become the head of my honor guard, and lead my army to the conquest of the galaxy." "Please, I beg you!" her father pleaded. "She's just a child!" His plea fell on deaf ears; it was as if he didn't hear him at all. He looked at Granny who held the scared little girl in her arms. "You know what must be done here. I want this child to watch; it will be her initiation and it will be the first blood spill, of many, that her eyes will behold." "It will be done, my master," Granny nodded. "What about this planet? Do you wish that to transfigure it for your glory?" Darkseid squinted. "I have no need of this wretched planet. Destroy it, and do it quickly; the Kryptonian military will not be distracted, much longer, by our assault on their world." The ruler of Apokolips turned and walked through the boom tunnel, back to wherever he had come from. The glowing passage way shut down immediately upon his passing, leaving them all alone to what was about to happen. Granny was in charge now, and all of the dark lord's authority emanated from her. "Soldiers, dispose of them!" The two armored soldiers walked forward until they were about five paces in front of Barda's father and mother. Their armors made them look more insect-like with the shape of their eye pieces and the design of their chest and back pieces. Whether they were some kind of insect species or not, there was no telling; the armor covered every inch of them. The two soldiers pointed their staffs at the kneeling parents. Barda was going frantic in Granny's arms; tears flowed down her face like a river as she wailed uncontrollably. "Daddy! Daddy!" She fought, desperately, to break free from Granny's arms, but she was much stronger than normal people. She was physically stronger than her parents, although she was too young to really understand why. Her parents were never able to wrestle with her because of her god-like strength, but Granny Goodness was not like your normal people; she too was a god, and had physical strength as such. Barda could not break free from her grasp. Granny cupped her tiny chin between her thumb and fore finger, and held her face, preventing the child from looking away. "Now pay close attention, child. You too, will be doing the very same thing to others, some day." One of the soldier's staffs unleashed a blue energy at Barda's mother. Screaming in unrivaled pain, the beam took no more than a few seconds to completely burn through all the flesh. Collapsing to the ground was nothing more than a charcoaled skeletal frame. Little Barda was screaming wildly now; she was crying so hard, she nearly choked. "No! No! No!" The other soldier fired his staff, and through a blinding puddle of tears in her eyes, Barda watched as her beloved father perished in the same manner. Just like that, her parents were dead, and no one would ever be able to save her from this nightmare. Her crying picked up a tempo, as the sudden realization that her life was over. Granny, knowing that the child was in a state of shock and would not be able to walk, picked Barda up to carry her. "Okay child, we better depart so not to miss the spectacular view of the destruction of this planet." Little Barda found herself being taken onboard a strange, and intimidating ship. The temperature inside of the ship was hot, and it made it immediately uncomfortable. With tears still streaming from her, she was forced to sit on the floor as they showed the planet of New Genesis on the view screen. She had no idea of her surroundings; she was too grief-stricken to care about any of that. Now, she was forced to watch as her planet, and all of her friends and family that lived on it, all perished. The planet exploded without mercy or compassion. A shockwave was unleashed, but the ship, they were on, was already too far away to feel the impact. There was nothing left but asteroids and large rocks floating in empty space. * * * * It was another dream, for Big Barda; they were becoming unsettlingly more frequent. Her dreams of having a father and mother and living on a paradise planet was just that... a fictional dream invented by her twisted mind. As far as she could remember, she was raised here on Apokolips to become the warrior that she was. Even though she had the appearance of a forty year old woman, she was at least two hundred. Actually, she did not know her real age; being immortal, time was rather irrelevant. For the past two centuries, she had been here on Apokolips; she had no real memories of this world in her dreams. Her reality was here on Apoklips, as head of Female Furies; that's all she had ever known. She wore her blue, scale-like jumpsuit with a gold plated breastplate, boots, and warrior's helmet. Having been summoned by lord Darkseid, she had her mega-rod at her side, ready to lead her ladies to war. To her side, her warriors stood ready for their orders. She had trained each and every one of them in the deadly art of warfare. Each of the three women had their deadly skills that made the Female Furies the most deadly force in the galaxy. Lashina was the sexiest of the four women, but her hand-to-hand combat along with her ability with her electric steel-whip made her a force to be reckoned with. Dressed in tight, black spandex, men were often drawn by her sensual nature; an attribute she often used to distract her victims. Stompa was as massive in her strength as she was massive in body shape. One stomp of her foot, and builds crumbled. She was physically the strongest of all of the Furies. Then, there was Mad Harriet. She was the insane one of the group. She got her thrills by killing her victims in unimaginable ways. She had a metal glove welded onto both of her hands, each with razor sharp claws on each. Barda had grave concerns about her as a member of the Female Furies. Her lust for blood made her loose all reason, making her a loose cannon at times. Darkseid stood before them, holding his right wrist in the palm of his left behind his back. It was his typical stance meant to intimidate everyone in his presence. He was an overload who never lost his cool, or acted on emotions. He was calm and calculatin; logic was his master. That was what made him very deadly. "I am sending you girls to a planet known as Earth. That world is next to experience my wrath. Granny Goodness is already there. For now, your mission is merely to dispose of a handful of humans who call themselves the Intergang. They have served their purpose; there can be no loose ends. Kill them in any way that amuses you." "Yes, lord Darkseid," Big Barda responded quickly and without hesitation. If he detected any vacillation among his servants, he would kill them with his Omega Beam. He demanded absolute obedience or absolute death; there was no middle ground with him. A boom tunnel opened in front of them as the familiar voice of Granny Goodness could be heard from the other side. "Furies, kill them all!" Mad Harriet was so excited, her body was shaking with anticipation. "Oh goody, goody, goody; fresh meat to play with! Barda, you gotta let me have some fun here! Let me rip off a limb or two!" "Yeah," Stompa grinned. "I want to squash some heads until they explode like melons." Big Barda's face remained cold like stone. Emotions were a sign of weakness; that much was instilled in her since she was young. She didn't want her fellow furies to know about the dreams she's been having. She was glad that the girls had volunteered; she was not in the mood to kill anyone right now. This was the free pass she needed to avoid drawing the wrath of Darkseid upon herself. "If you girls want the kills all to yourselves, then have at it. I will leave them all for you to do as you wish." "Yes, yes, yes, yes!" Mad Harriet cheered, more than happy to have permission to go wild. Lashina was quickly growing impatient with the chatter among her comrades. "Come on girls! Let have us some fun!"


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Kids across the Prairie Village area have been waiting for today's Lancer Day Parade at 2 p.m. But for Lancer Head Football Coach Chip Sherman, it's 7 p.m. that can't come soon enough.
"Every team, when you get to this point, is chomping at the bit for a game," Sherman said. "You've done all the preparation you can do. Now you want to see where you are in real competition."
A long, hot summer of training finally ends for the Lancers tonight when then line up against SM South at SM North Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
Sherman said he's been impressed with the team's work ethic over the summer — in both the weight room and on the field. Though much of last year's core of starters graduated, the level of chemistry and talent Sherman has seen from this year's group has impressed him.
"They've worked really hard and they work well together," he said.
But, Sherman said, he and the rest of the coaching staff won't get a full sense of how the team is meshing until they play in an official game.
"You see areas where maybe you thought you were strong that end up needed a lot more work," he said. "And you see areas you were worried about that end up to be in good shape. And you adjust from there."
As for the Lancer Day Parade, Prairie Village Police will be blocking off Mission Road from 75th Street down past 71st Street starting just before 2 p.m. If you're driving in the area around that time, you might plan to find an alternate route. We'll post live updates from the parade when it begins.
(By the by, it's a rain or shine event. And we probably want to prepare for it being a rain event…because the forecast shows a 100 percent chance for rain at 2 p.m. For real.)


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Hello guys,
I only have a short time in which to visit Cuba. I would be leaving early Friday morning from NYC to Toronto and then catching an evening flight from Toronto to Havana.. I would then leave Havana the following Sunday morning 10 days later. That leaves me with 8 full days- not too much time.. I was thinking about spending 2 days in Havana, 3 days at an all inclusive resort in Varadero to just relax and enjoy the beach and another 3 days splitting the time between Cienfuegos and Trinidad.. I figured that this gives me a balance of seeing the country & culture and also vegging out on a beach. I certainly wish I had more time to spend there, however that is all the time I have off.. Does this itinerary seem feasible?
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Cuba in 8 full days. Itinerary?
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I've been to Cuba a couple of times, most recently last April. I would spend more time in Havana and in my opinion, you can do Cienguegos and Trinidad with one overnight in Trinidad (or I suggest skipping them altogether as they are a six-seven hour drive both ways from Havana--which takes a lot of your short vacation)
I simply love Havana. You could easily spend eight days in Havana alone. The architecture, the music, the cacaphony of the streets. The photo oportunities are unlimited. Trinidad is a pretty colonial town as is Cienfuegos, but they are a long way to travel for such a short visit.
I'd do Havana and Varadero and savor the island culture. There are so many different parts of Havana and so many fabulous Paladars which have cropped up in the last two years, that food is now really good. I'd save Trinidad for another trip.
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Last thing: Here are some photos that will give you a flavor of the opportunites you will have in Havana. there are Trinidad photos here too, but I had a lot more time in Cuba than you will have. Great cars. Great people. Great vistas.
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BostonHarbor - thank you! I take it you are American? I am considering traveling illegaly through Canada..
Any suggestions on agents? I found one agent - cubatravelus.com , however I want to make sure they are legit and wont be scammed in any way.
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Hi Apatinage, Yes, I am an American. I went legally in April with 12 photographers on a photography trip under the auspices of the US "cultural" program. There are lots of legal trips right now, but the agenda is very strict. If you are a photographer I would recommend the group I went with. The groups are small, the photography classes terrific, and the experience amazing. Because our focus was photography, we had a lot of flexibility. The photographer's name is Lorne Resnick and he is an amazing teacher. www.lorneresnick.com
There is another non photography (Legal) group going in mid January with a woman who knows Cuba like the back of her hand. She does luxury trips--the best hotels, food and experiences. I know she just had her license renewed (some, including Nat Geo are having problems getting their State Dept licenses renewed) . If you would like her contact information, let me know and I'll post it.
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i have not been to varadero, but spent 3 days on the beach outside of trinidad. the best of both worlds: you have a heritage site with friendly people and a casa de la musica for dancing with the locals and a beautiful beach w/ only two hotels. the beach is about a 1o minute shuttle from town
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Yes, given the short nature of your trip, I'd skip Varadero altogether. Really, while Varadero has a nice beach, it's the "Cancun" of Cuba and you won't experience much of Cuban culture or life. Far better would be to plan a few days at Plays Ancon, which is on the Caribbean side of Cuba, about 8 km away from Trinidad. Then you can get some beach time, but also spend time exploring the UNESCO heritage town of Trinidad.
Havana is wonderful, in a chaotic, crazy, unique way. Since 1998, I've probably totaled 7 or 8 months total time in Havana and I'll be back again in December.
Here's a few slideshows of my photography in Cuba. Also, one specifically on Trinidad.
Havana - Dusk to Dawn
Cuba Images Slideshow (Havana, Vinales & General)
Trinidad Slideshow
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BostonHarbor I would be interested in the womans name who is going in January can you please post her contact info.
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Hi Acme. Her name is Batia Plotch, Email [email protected] Her trips are so great. She stays at the best hotels (Iberostar Parque Central in Havana and the Iberostar Grand in Trinidad). Yet her prices are comparable/less than those staying in 3-4 star hotels. She is also very smart and super connected in Cuba. She's been going to Cuba for 30 years and seriously knows everyone there. I would have gone on this tour, but I am going back with a photography group in April.
I could not recommend her more highly. Her trip price includes airfare and visa and almost all meals.
Sorry I didn't see your note earlier. It might be getting too late to get a visa, but she goes to Cuba a couple times a year, so send her a note.
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Oops final note I meant to add. I have nothing to do with Batia's business. I have been to Cuba with her and it was a simple perfect trip. So, I'm a happy customer--no more, no less. You can check me out on Fodors--long term member--mostly on the Asia board.
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Fernands brings 'Noble Hill' to library
Rockland — Local author Lynne Fernands will read from and sign her new book "Noble Hill" Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Friends Community Room of Rockland Public Library, 80 Union St.
Jethro Preston is the owner of a farm called Noble Hill. Forceful and determined, he is raising his six children to be winners and will accept nothing less, but he has different plans for each of them. The family members are united by blood, yet separated by their individual personalities that possess characteristics of selfishness and greed … except for middle child Nathan, who wants only to please his father while pursuing his dream of one day attaining the prize, stately Noble Hill. A battle is waged, testing the resolve of the stubborn Prestons and revealing the depth of true Yankee resolve.
Admission is free. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Special accommodations for persons with disabilities can be made with 48 hours notice by calling the library at 594-0310.
Courier Publications' A&E Editor Dagney C. Ernest can be reached at (207) 594-4401, ext. 115 or email@example.com.


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Video: Firing a Glock 22 underwater
Should you ever find yourself underwater and needing to fire your duty weapon, it will work
By PoliceOne Staff
Should you ever find yourself underwater and needing to fire your duty weapon, a former US Navy corpsman and firearms blogger has shown that it will work.
Andrew Tuohy posted a YouTube video that shows the discharge of a Glock 22 underwater, with the results being shown in slow motion. According to Gizmodo, a Pentax WG-2 camera filmed the shot at 120 frames per second, which Tuohy slowed to 30 frames per second.
Dr. Louis Bloomfield, a University of Virginia physics professor, told the Huffington Post about the science behind the awesome video.
"What you're seeing is primarily a gas bubble created by the propellent gas from the bullet... The bubble essentially overexpands because of the water's outward momentum," he said.
"Once that outward momentum dissipates into the pool, the no-longer-hot, over-expanded propellent gas can't fill the void and so atmospheric pressure crushes the bubble to a much smaller size."


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LONDON, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- The authors of a 1982 non-fiction book about Jesus' relationship with Mary Magdalene claim Dan Brown stole their idea for his bestseller, "The Da Vinci Code."
A Feb. 27 trial was set Thursday for the suit against Random House filed by Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh, the authors of "The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail," the BBC reported.
Their book recently reissued by Random House examines the theory Jesus married Mary Magdalene and they had a child, so their blood line continues today, the BBC said.
The authors claim Brown's similar book is "theft of intellectual property." Random House denies the charge.
The third author of the collaboration, Henry Lincoln, is not participating in the lawsuit because of ill health, the BBC said.
Director Ron Howard is filming the screen version of "The Da Vinci Code," which stars Hollywood actor Tom Hanks.


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For Mary Carson Meyer, Eliza Doolittle's dream to elevate herself from a lowly flower seller on the street to a genteel girl in a flower shop is an aspiration she can identify with.
"That's what we do as actors," said Carson Meyer, who will play Doolittle in Flagler College's production of "My Fair Lady." "We're constantly trying to be something we aren't."
In addition to boasting a chorus of heartfelt songs that you can't get out of your head, "My Fair Lady" remains a musical that carries a message of optimism for all who aspire to greater things.
The show, based on Bernard Shaw's mythologically-inspired 1912 play "Pygmalion," will be performed for the next two weekends, starting tonight, at Flagler College Auditorium. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows are at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students. Call 819-6400.
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Actors dressed to the hilt black and white finery, freeze in the midst of their gossoping at the Ascot Court horse races.
By TIFFANY AUMANN, Staff
The role of Eliza Doolittle will be shared between Flagler College juniors Meyer and Kristin Pidcock, who will perform on alternating nights. Kevin Brendle will play the haughty professor Higgins, who accepts a bet that he can change Eliza's fate by simply improving her speech. For all three leads, the play represents a first in their acting careers.
Director Phyllis Gibbs decided to delegate the role to the two ladies after finding both equally as qualified.
"Being a part of an educational institution, if I have two people who are equally talented, I want to give both of them a chance," Gibbs said.
Gibbs' generous attitude is reflected in the impressive size of the cast -- 56.
This will be the first starring role for Pidcock at Flagler College. After taking four years off from school and relocating from New Jersey, she decided to resume studies in the theater arts last fall and was chosen for the role of Ann Putnam in October's performance of "The Crucible."
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Eliza's father (Michael Rodgers), at left, plots to extract some money from Henry Higgins after learning his daughter is staying with him.
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"Being a new student, I really appreciate Phyllis trusting me with the role," Pidcock said.
The director's trust was well-placed, according to Barbara Norris, founder of First Coast Opera, who has a cameo in the play and teaches Pidcock in her voice class.
"She has a lovely voice and she moves well," said Norris, adding, "She does a wonderful job of personifying Eliza."
Carson Meyer has become a familiar face on the Flagler stage, after playing the leading lady in "Cyrano" last spring and as Abigail in "The Crucible."
But the experienced actress found herself in new territory when playing Eliza.
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As maids prepare for bed, Eliza (Mary Carson Meyer) can't help from singing 'I Could've Danced all Night,' after mastering her lessons and dancing with her heavy-handed professor.
By TIFFANY AUMANN, Staff
"I did a lot more homework than I usually do," she said.
In addition to speech training with Andrea McCook, who instructed several of the actors, Carson Meyer also bought Julie Andrews' recording of the Broadway play, and watched Audrey Hepburn's portrayal across from Rex Harrison in the award-winning 1964 film. From Hepburn, she said, she studied gestures and proper carriage.
It is in the singing, where Meyer encountered doubt in her abilities, as she had never had the lead in a musical. She credits music director Curtis Powell for bringing out the best in her voice.
Despite her lack of confidence in carrying Lerner and Lowe's beloved tunes, such as "I Could've Danced All Night" and "Wouldn't It be Loverly," Carson Meyer seems a natural and brims with personality.
Perhaps the best lesson for the actress came from visiting the homeland of the fabled flower seller with Cockney speech.
"I am infatuated with London," said Carson Meyer, who visited the English capital last winter to research graduate schools. While there, she also caught a
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When Gary Barlow last performed at the Royal Albert Hall amongst those singing along were The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
It has now been announced that the Take That star will be back at the London venue on Friday, May 11 as the headline act for a huge Olympic fundraising concert.
Gary, whose performance will raise funds for Team GB and Paralympics GB at the exclusive 'Our Greatest Team Rise' event, said:
"I'm absolutely delighted to be involved with the event as it will play such a crucial role in providing our athletes with the best preparation for the London 2012 Games.
"This is the moment for the entire nation to rise up and unite in its support for Our Greatest Team."
Hosting the event will be Davina McCall and John Bishop and there will be additional entertainment from singers Mel C, Alfie Boe and Britain's Got Talent winners, Spellbound.
Organised by the British Olympic Association the event will be a sit down dinner for 1,500 with food prepared by Michelin starred chef Simon Hulstone, Heston Blumenthal's protegee before an extra 1,500 join them for the concert.
Andy Hunt, BOA CEO, said: "It is fantastic to see some great British names from the world of entertainment on the line-up."
Tickets remain for the event. To book yours visit www.ourgreatestteamrises.com
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NEW YORK, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Marian Gaborik netted a pair of goals with an assist Saturday and the New York Rangers rallied from a two-goal deficit to skate past Toronto 5-2.
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Kai Ryssdal: Last month when Bank of America announced that $5 debit card fee, a whole lot of people were really, really peeved. Banks, though, they're kind of used to ignoring outrage and doing what they want.
But this time, it seemed to actually work. Not with B of A -- so far at least. But some big rivals are now saying they're not going to charge that fee. A win for consumers, right? Not quite.
Our New York bureau chief Heidi Moore has the story.
Heidi Moore: Louie Cassalls is a New Yorker who banks with Chase. When the news came out today that Chase won't charge a $5 debit card fee, he was pretty pleased. This is a victory for the little guy, right?
Louie Cassalls: I think it's nice that Chase don't charge you the fee on the debit card, because there's enough bills out there.
But Louie probably isn't getting off scot-free. Sure, he and other Chase customers don't pay a debit card fee, but the small print shows they pay $12-a-month charge if they don't keep a minimum balance of $1,500. Bart Narter is an analyst with Celent.
Bart Narter: They're going to have to put the fees on something else. They have to.
Citibank, for instance, skipped the debit fee but at the same time said it would hike the monthly maintenance charges on checking accounts.
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Fig. 8.6. Purification, culture and regeneration of protoplasts.
Fig. 8.7. Hybrid/cybrid production through protoplast fusion.
Procedure for successful somatic hybridization is as below: (i) isolation of protoplasts from suitable plants, (ii) mixing of protoplasts in centrifuge tube containing fugigenic chemicals i.e. chemicals promoting protoplast fusion, such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) (20%, W/V), sodium nitrate (NaNO3), maintenance of high pH 10.5 and temperature 37°C (as a result of fusion of protoplasts viable heterokaryons are produced. PEG induces fusion of plant protoplasts and animal cells and produces heterokaryon (Davey et al, 1978), (iii) wall regeneration by heterokaryotic cells, (iv) fusion of nuclei of heterokaryon to produce hybrid cells, (v) plating and production of colonies of hybrid cells, (vi) selection of hybrid, subculture and induction of organogenesis in the hybrid colonies, and (vii) transfer of mature plants from the regenerated callus.
Gamborg and Nabors (1987) have described a number of variations in cell fusion as firstly, fusion of two protoplasts each from cells with normal parental ploidy, secondly, fusion of two protoplasts each obtained from haploid cell sources (the fusion of two diploid cells of Solarium sp. would yield a tetraploid which is the normal ploidy for potato, and thirdly, fusion of a protoplast with an enucleated protoplast. The result of this type of fusion would bring about cybrid with a single nucleus of one parent and the respective ploidy.
Fig. 8.8. Fusion of protoplasts of potato and tomato, and production of hybrid plant (pomato).


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Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel
Doha, Qatar (DOH)
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Club Room
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- Two Double Beds
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- Two Double Beds
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Make yourself at home in one of the 257 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring microwaves and iPod docking stations. Your Select Comfort bed comes with cotton sheets, down comforters, and down blankets. Relax and take in city and sea views from the privacy of your room. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with premium TV channels provide entertainment, with wired and wireless Internet access available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/caf�, and 24-hour room service is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar.
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Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and an Internet point. Planning an event in Doha? This hotel has 12959 square feet (1200 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center, conference/meeting rooms, and a ballroom. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Saray Spa has 7 treatment rooms. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/caf�, and 24-hour room service is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or fitness facility without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The preferred airport for Renaissance Doha City Center Hotel is Doha (DOH-Doha Intl.) - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.
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- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Breakfast fee: QAR 135 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: QAR 85 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): QAR 85 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
- Airport shuttle fee: QAR 150 per vehicle (one way)
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I own the entire Mike Makras chess set. I was wondering if anyone had an estimate as to what this is worth. All piece are in mint-condition.
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Bilbo and Frodo bookends
The Hobbit-hole planter
10 inch Gandolf
(2 different) 10 inch Smaug
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I checked uppon the internet offer of automatic switchblade knifes from Europe, which took me on the followings:
1. Asian Sites: delivers most of the time only "clones" of the American automatic switchblade knifes, which doesn`t have the same quality, finishing, and price. Because the competition of the europpean and US companies are missing, there are only bad quality products on this market.
2. European sites; delivers unautomatic knifes, made in Europe, also copyes of the American knifes (folders, fixed blade knifes). Automatic knifes are made especially in Italy (Italian Stilettos) and Germany.
3. U.S. sites: delivers most of the automatic switchblade knifes on the U.S. market.Generaly they`re avoiding to deliver in Europe, because of the uncertainity of getting the money, because of the appereance of some custom problems and federal laws.Still in some cases are any exceptions, whom delivers on demand, ocasionaly whenever the client takes the risk in countries like Poland, Russia, Austrich, Finland, Lituany, Sweden.The producers prefers to work with companies more and authorized persons less.Some are chosing theyr personal representers (farward sellers), in Occidental Europe.They are using different payment systems including PayPal.
The reduced export of knifes in Europe it is determinated by custom and internal law, which is different from country to country. The export of the automatic knifes from U.S.A. to U.E countries it`s favorable, because the products circulate inside the community without being customized. The U.E. countries are :
Austria,Belgia,Danemarca,Finlanda,Franţa,Germania,Grecia,Irlanda,Italia,LuxemburgPortugalia,Ţările de Jos,Regatul Unit,Spania,Suedia,Bulgaria,Cipru,Estonia,Letonia,Lituania,Malta,Polonia,Republica Cehă,România,Slovacia,Slovenia,Ungaria.
If one of these countries, with a easy law, has a zone representant, he can deliver those products in the whole UE countries, without having custom problems.
In Europe there are many bad quality knifes on market, copied after American models, especially made in Asia. There aren`t products of medium or superior quality, with a nominal value between 30-1000$.
I think it is necessary a zonal dealer which can get orders for delivered USA and European automatic switchblade knifes . There are some represents in Europe, but only for European and Asian unautomatic switchblade knifes.
My message is not a SPAM. It represents an idea of makeing business in Europe,with minimum investment, maximum benefit and a secure market.
It's a pity that an important source of making real money it's ignored by the manufacturers and American merchants, respective the export of switchblades,folding knives,pocket knives,fixed blades,or automatic knives in Europe, in specially in UE coutries. This export can be very profitable and destinated only to authorized persons or collectors. It's an comercial subject of general discution, wich can be on your site without to counter the legal standardize, with effects about of european costumers and american producers.
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Australia Day on Buderim
Australia Day is a great event, when the Buderim Aussie Spirit shines!
Activities vary from year to year, but you can guarantee you'll have a great Aussie time!
The Australia Day celebrations in Buderim pull in crowds from across the Sunshine Coast! The Grand Parade is the highlight attraction, where local clubs and organisations (including the Buderim Web Team) walk and ride in floats down Burnett Street from Woolworths to the roundabout.
The whole day is run by volunteers from the BWMCA, a living memorial to Australian Service men and women, to keep the traditional values of community alive and well here in Buderim!
Here's a run through of the Australia Day Buderim celebrations for 2017:
(to be confirmed)
7am Multi-denominational Church Service – St. Marks Anglican Church in Main Street
7:30am Start off the day with a traditional Bush Breakfast put on by the Lions at Middy's in Main Street
7:45am Burnett Street Closure
8:00 Gubbi Gubbi Dancers "Welcome to Country" Display and Flag raising ceremony at "The Old Post Office" in Burnett street.
8:45-9am Aircraft flyover
9:30-11am Check out the old school games in the School Oval! Plus bands and cars and clowns – it will be a hoot!. .
9am Grand Australia Day Parade down Burnett Street
Followed by entertainment in the Buderim Mountain School Oval
If the weather holds off, it will be a bonzer day for everyone, so whack on the zinc cream and see your mates in Buderim!
Below are pics from previous years' festivities!


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'You can say it without having a character assassination. There are plenty of ways to skin a cat'
Brian O'Driscoll reveals to Ruaidhri O'Connor that he's ready to embrace the challenge of punditry, family life and 'Christmas spirit' in next phase of his life
High summer is upon us and the sun is splitting the stones, yet a part of Brian O'Driscoll's mind is already drifting towards Christmas.
Usually at this time of year, mentions of the festive period are confined to the attic and ill-timed re-runs of American sitcoms, but the legendary, now former, Ireland centre is contemplating getting into the spirit for the first time in more than a decade.
He is in the early stages of what he so poignantly termed "the after-life" last spring when he contemplated the final months of a glittering career.
Having hung up his boots for the final time after the Pro12 final, the 35-year-old has been enjoying spending more time with his daughter Sadie and getting the chance to "do some stuff that otherwise I wouldn't have been able to" – like attend the tennis at Wimbledon.
By the time Christmas rolls around, Ireland will have played three more Tests without him and he will have begun his new career as a pundit and media personality. The after-life will be in full swing.
The announcements about his future have come steadily since he was forced off in the early stages of the win over Glasgow Warriors, with BT Sport the latest to add him to their stable of analysts ahead of the Rugby Champions Cup campaign.
Given the broadcaster's predilection for hosting their coverage from pitch-side, it will give rugby's most capped player a chance to keep a hand in the game without the commitment of day-to-day club involvement.
It will also give him a chance to enjoy life outside the bubble, without straying too far from it.
"Yeah, it's good," he enthuses about retirement thus far. "You know, I'm settling into it okay.
"Up until Monday it wasn't any different to any other year, but then all the boys went back into pre-season and I didn't but, yeah, it's been fine.
"I've enjoyed my time off, I've been able to do some stuff that otherwise I wouldn't have been able to, spent some time with my little one... so it's been good."
One expects pre-season is the part the ex-player misses least, that the rough and tumble of game time is when the angst will kick in.
"So everyone is telling me," he shrugs.
"I guess I'll just have to wait to see when that does happen. I'm not dreading (the season) either.
"It is nice knowing in your heart of hearts that it was the right call to make, I'm not disappointed with that and now I'm ready to move on with the next phase of my life.
"I might miss the big games, but I won't necessarily miss some of the away trips, when it gets wet in the Celtic League at Christmas time and you have to go away and miss out on what everyone else gets to do.
"Being in town, getting into the Christmas spirit is something I'm looking forward to, but at the same time there will definitely be times when I will miss the big games, in the Aviva and the internationals.
"It is my opportunity to stay in rugby.
"I knew it wasn't going to be in a coaching role where I would be dictated by the team, I knew I needed to break away from that for a while.
"This felt like a good fit, where I was able to still have my say on the game, albeit from a neutral point of view.
"I'd like to think I still have a bit to offer the game and just to give people watching a little bit of insight into what players might be thinking at any given moment."
One challenge every player who moves into the media faces is calling games involving their former teams.
Given BT have first dibs on games involving English clubs and Leinster have drawn Wasps and Harlequins, it is inevitable that it won't be long until O'Driscoll will watch the men he went into battle with; this time holding a microphone in his hand.
Last week he made it clear that he would not take on a confrontational style a la Roy Keane but he insists he will not shy away from calling it as he sees it, although he may couch the negatives in a certain way.
"There's plenty of ways to skin a cat and I'm not here as a pundit to try and lambast anyone.
"I'm here to try and give as impartial a view as I possibly can, albeit with my own province it will be a little more difficult," he explains of his philosophy on his new calling.
"At the same time, I want to, hopefully, impart a bit of knowledge to people at home watching the game. That's my role.
"I have listened to plenty of ex-players commenting on rugby over the years and the guys that I respect, guys who I would have heard commenting on my performances are guys like Tim Horan, who says it as it is.
"Where I may not have had one of my best games, you can say it without having a character assassination on me.
"I think any player knows when they've gone well or haven't gone well, it's just about how it is delivered. There are lots of different ways that you can do that."
The game moves on relentlessly, of course, and by the time O'Driscoll reports for analysis duty the competition he worked so hard to win three times in the last five seasons will have undergone a makeover.
Gone is the Heineken Cup and the Rugby Champions Cup, its replacement, will be even harder to win, with the last champions of the old tournament, Toulon, favourites to win the new one for the first time.
"Straight up, looking at the pool matches it looks more difficult to get out of your pool," O'Driscoll says of his first impressions of the new European competition which has been reduced in size to 20 teams from 24.
"I think that adds more prestige to the competition.
"The Heineken Cup is going 17 or 18 years and it grew year on year and I'd imagine it will take a little while after its inception for this completion to grow too.
"I do think that a team that beats Toulon will certainly be in the mix, certainly a finalist. That's how good they are at the moment; they just have a clear picture as to how they play the game.
"It's a new competition but it's still Europe and you'd have to anticipate that Munster are going to be in the mix again, they have a bit of a love affair with Europe. You'd hope that Leinster will be close to where they've been over the last few years, up challenging.
"Ulster, you know, it's a big year for them after losing some of their big players, then their director of rugby and their coach. People would probably ask questions of them and it will be very, very interesting viewing to see how they answer them."
This season, it will be O'Driscoll asking the hard questions and looking to provide those answers. He'll have his Christmas, but he'll have to get used to life on the other side of the touchline first.
- Brian O'Driscoll will feature as a pundit on BT Sport which is distributed in Ireland as part of the Setanta Sports package. Setanta Sports subscribers in the Republic of Ireland can view 35 live matches of the newly formed European Rugby Champions Cup, including the final, on BT Sport through the Setanta Sports package. Customers can subscribe to Setanta Sports for €19.99 per month. For more information visit www.setanta.com
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ELON, NC -- Elon ranked third on a top 50 list of the safest cities in North Carolina. Five other Triad towns also made the cut.
SafeWise, a home security company compiled the top fifty list based on FBI statistics as well as their own examination comparing violent crimes and property crimes.
WFMY did some research of their own:
According to Elon Police statistics, in 2012 they had 1 reported rape. SBI statistics show that Greensboro had 70 rapes and Winston-Salem had 74 in 2012.
Out of all crimes in 2012, Elon's most common crime was larceny or theft. The town reported 94 of those in 2012. Greensboro had 8,153 and Winston-Salem had 8,500 .
Population wise, Greensboro and Winston-Salem are roughly 27 times larger than the town of Elon. Obviously, that's a factor. The Elon Chief of Police knows that but he also knows that community vigilance is key.
"They have larger areas of responsibility, more targets of opportunity, and people try to take advantage of that," said Chief Cliff Parker.
"Folks in the neighborhoods are involved, community watch programs are key to this and folks looking out for each other," added Parker.
Elon police told us their last homicide was about 15 years ago. It was domestic related. The one before that was 25 years prior.
The other Triad cities that made the list:
#15 Archdale.
#32 Kernersville
#26 Mocksville
#33 King
#44 Lexington
#50 Mebane.
According to census data, roughly 9,500 people live in Elon compared to 277,000 in Greensboro and 234,000 in Winston. The median income in Elon is 20% higher than both Greensboro and Winston-Salem.