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Atletico boss Resino taking nothing for granted
Atletico Madrid coach Abel Resino was keen to dispel any thoughts the hard work was over for his side after they moved to within one point of a Champions League spot.
Not so long ago Atletico's hopes of a top-four finish looked slim, but a run of seven wins in eight matches culminating in last night's 4-1 defeat of Athletic Bilbao means the Rojiblancos now have a Champions League berth in their grasp.
They are two points ahead of fifth-placed Villarreal with one game remaining, and also boast the better head-to-head record against the Yellow Submarine this season.
That means that Atletico only have to avoid defeat at home to Almeria next weekend to return to the Champions League, irrespective of what Villarreal do in their match at Real Mallorca.
Atletico appear to be holding all the aces, but Resino is remaining cautious.
"We haven't got anything in our pockets. Football is unpredictable," he said.
"It's true that we've taken a giant step, but now we have to finish things off because if we don't then none of this will be worth anything. The true final will be next week."
Striker Diego Forlan was Atletico's hero at San Mames, netting three times in the last 17 minutes to take his recent tally to 11 goals in seven games.
The hat-trick also moved Forlan on to 31 league goals for the season, putting him two above Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o in the Primera Division scoring charts, and also leaving him on course to win the European Golden Boot.
The Uruguayan admits he would love to win those two awards but insists it is the success of the team that matters most to him, saying: "The group is what's important. Goals are important to help the team, but the main thing is the group.
"It would be fantastic to win the Golden Boot and for the team to finish in Champions League spots."
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Legal Question in Consumer Law in Illinois
I recently bought a vehicle on Craigslist for $6000. The odometer read 97934 miles. I purchased the car because of the millage. The title actually said it has 160445 miles. I noticed this and asked him about it and he told me that it was okay and that the odometer was accurate. So we went through with the sale. I later found out that Carfax, as well as the secretary of state both has the same millage of 160445. I contacted him so we could settle this outside of court, and he agreed to give me my money back and I would sign the title back over to him. When we met up at the currency exchange, he had a change of heart and left. I want to sue him for breach of contract, because according to his craigslist ad, he said the car had 97000, and not the 160000. I also think it could be fraud if he ever tampered with the digital odometer on the vehicle.I'm a broke college student that just got schooled. I don't have a bill of sale either. Should i go through with this small claims suit?
Thanks in Advance,
Francisco Velasco
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I would file a small claim. To establish a fraud claim, you will have to prove that the seller knew the mileage on the odometer was wrong even though he told you it was accurate.
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This is, without a doubt, one of the best album reviews I've ever read.
Abandon all hope ye who enter here, for Motown has entered the dimension of despair otherwise known as: the remix project.
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Dementia and Rock & Roll
Interesting article about dementia in rock & roll.
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Moulin Rouge - Royal Winnipeg Ballet - FRCE Dance
Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet has been seen by over 110,000 people across North America, eliciting cheers and ovations wherever it tours. Along with a rousing French-inspired soundtrack, the ballet features high-kicking choreography by Jorden Morris and a passionate story of love, ambition and heartbreak. Turn of the century Paris … a city of exquisite contradiction. The heady elixir of personal freedom bred lifestyles both reckless and addictive. Drawn to Paris by the city's passion, a flame fuelled by the hearts of lovers and the souls of poets, Mathieu and Nathalie tempt fate as they seek love and destiny at the infamous cabaret – The Moulin Rouge®. This vibrant cinematic presentation of Moulin Rouge® – The Ballet is directed by brothers Pierre & François Lamoureux of Cinemusica, the duo behind Grammy Award-winning concert film Zappa Plays Zappa and the Emmy Award-winning Harry Connick Jr., In Concert – On Broadway.


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2013 World Series MVP Odds
(The Spread) - The odds are out for which player will win the 2013 World Series MVP and Red Sox's slugger David Ortiz is favored.
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, Ortiz is a 15/2 favorite to win this year's World Series MVP, while teammate Dustin Pedroia is currently 8/1 to win. Not surprisingly, Carlos Beltran is the Cardinal with the best odds at 9/1, while teammate Matt Holliday is 10/1 and both Yadier Molina and Allen Craig are 12/1, respectively.
Jacoby Ellsbury and Jon Lester are also 12/1, respectively, to win this year's World Series MVP, while St. Louis ace Adam Wainwright is 14/1. NLCS MVP Michael Wacha is 15/1 to duplicate the feat in the World Series, as are Matt Carpenter, Mike Napoli, Clay Buchholz and Koji Uehara.
The current long shots to win the 2013 World Series MVP are Xander Bogaerts at 16/1, David Freese and Trevor Rosenthal at 18/1, respectively, and Matt Adams and Shane Victorino at 20/1, respectively. Of the players listed, Boston shortstop Stephen Drew has the longest MVP odds to win at 25/1.
Ortiz hit .091 in the ALCS versus the Tigers but his lone hit was a grand slam to help the Red Sox beat Detroit in Game 2 of the series. Ellsbury hit .318 in the ALCS while Napoli hit .300 and Pedroia hit .273. One interesting development to watch in this series is what the Red Sox do with Ortiz and Napoli when the series shifts back to St. Louis for a potential three games. Napoli will likely come off the bench as Boston doesn't want to sit Ortiz.
For the Cardinals, nobody outside of part-time starter Shane Robinson hit over .300 in the NLCS although the club did scratch across nine runs in their Game 6 victory against Clayton Kershaw. Beltran hit .286 for the series and was 3-for-4 in the aforementioned Game 6, while Carpenter hit .261 and Molina hit .277. Holliady hit just .200 and went 0-for-5 in Game 6.
2013 World Series MVP Odds to Win
David Ortiz (BOS) 15/2
Dustin Pedroia (BOS) 8/1
Carlos Beltran (STL) 9/1
Matt Holliday (STL) 10/1
Yadier Molina (STL) 12/1
Allen Craig (STL) 12/1
Jacoby Ellsbury (BOS) 12/1
John Lester (BOS) 12/1
Adam Wainwright (STL) 14/1
Michael Wacha (STL) 15/1
Matt Carpenter (STL) 15/1
Mike Napoli (BOS) 15/1
Clay Buchholz (BOS) 15/1
Koji Uehara (BOS) 15/1
Xander Bogaerts (BOS) 16/1
David Freese (STL) 18/1
Trevor Rosenthal (STL) 18/1
Matt Adams (STL) 20/1
Shane Victorino (BOS) 20/1
Stephen Drew (BOS) 25/1
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Lord Whitty: If I said "sub-delegated" earlier, I recognise the view of the Select Committee on delegation and sub-delegation. What I am addressing now is both the ability to sub-delegate and the nomination of the bodies to which one should sub-delegate, which indeed is the subject of Amendments Nos. 10, 11 and 12.
Two of the essential ingredients of achieving a fair and effective regulatory system are, first, consistency of approach and, secondly, flexibility of application. It is the responsibility of government to ensure the former by establishing and maintaining a clear framework at the national level, which is the intention of the Bill. But to apply that to specific circumstances requires a degree of professional judgment, technical expertise and local knowledge, which noble Lords tend to advocate in these circumstances and which I think is rightly advocated in relation to the powers envisaged in the Bill.
Hence the power to sub-delegate responsibility is crucial and would allow, for example, conditions implementing the regulations to be determined by those best placed to do so. It is quite clear what the Government's intentions under these sub-delegation powers are. For land-based installations, the appropriate body would be the Environment Agency and local authorities in England and Wales and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency in Scotland. Off-shore, it would be the responsibility of the Department of Trade and Industry.
In the absence of such a provision on sub-delegation, emission limit values would have to be set in stone in the regulations themselves with no room for sensible case-by-case discretion. Another perhaps trivial example arises in relation to application forms. We could prescribe forms under the regulations but it is possible that different forms may be appropriate for different types of installations and sites. If no sub-delegation were allowed, we would lose the power to enable the Environment Agency, for example, to draw up specially tailored standard forms in discussions with sectors of industry.
I can assure the Committee that it is the Government's intention that only those powers which are best determined by the regulators should be sub-delegated and only to those best placed to make those decisions. However, if we were to delete the general delegation power, there is a clear danger that if
In relation to general delegation and the scope of the regulation-making power of the Secretary of State, I simply repeat my previous contention that, although we will take into account the views of the Select Committee and the views expressed by noble Lords today, we are doing nothing particularly new. I refer, for example, to the Environment Act 1995, where a similar form of words is used in order to allow some degree of flexibility in coverage and scope of regulations. A section of that Act dealing with a sub-delegation provision indicates that provision for anything may be prescribed by the regulations, to be determined under the regulations, and for anything falling to be so determined to be determined by such persons in accordance with such procedure and by reference to such matters and to the opinion of such persons as may be prescribed in regulations. Although we have a slightly more succinct form of words, nevertheless the principle of such general delegation of regulation-making power has existed in previous legislation under previous governments and has, by and large, met with the approval of this House and of Parliament as a whole.
We are not doing anything quite as radical and as dismissive of the responsibilities and rights of this House and of Parliament in general as has been suggested today. In so far as we accept that problems have been referred to and anxieties have been aroused by our proposals, we will by subsequent amendments and by our commitment to look at Report stage at some of these aspects have shown that we are sensitive to these requirements. I should like to end my remarks by repeating that the objectives of the Bill as a whole were widely approved of by this House, that the requirements under European legislation make it necessary for us to provide wide powers and that the requirements of making the Bill understandable to industry and consumers require us to put in a consistent system of regulation. We are doing all of those things. I believe that we can do so with a system of accountability to Parliament that will meet your Lordships' objections.
Lord Peyton of Yeovil: The noble Lord asked me whether I would be willing to withdraw my amendment. It has always been my ambition to give Ministers pleasure and I can assure him that on this occasion I shall not press my amendment to a Division. However, I beg him to understand that in nothing that I said is there any objection in principle to what is in the Bill. The purpose of the Bill is unchallenged. We all want to deal with pollution. The worry is that not all of us share the respect and total faith that junior Ministers and their officials have to show in Ministers of State. Secretaries of State are human.
Lord Peyton of Yeovil: I know that is a generous thing to say. Being human, they are exceedingly subject to error. We are putting on the face of the Bill powers
Lord Renton: The Minister referred several times to the need to comply with the European Union directive, which is made abundantly clear in the explanatory notes. However, by the method used there is no compliance. The first line of Clause 1 states:
Lord Simon of Glaisdale: The Minister always puts his case for the delegated power most attractively--but not today. Of the noble Lords proposing the amendments one is a former Secretary of State and the other a departmental head, speaking with exceptional authority. The Minister says that the Bill has wide approval. So it has in the sense that we all deplore pollution and want it effectively controlled. That is not the question. The issue is whether we should proceed to that objective by the normal parliamentary principle of an Act of Parliament or revert to executive government by decree. I say "revert" because at one time in our history--under the Stuarts--that was the mode of legislation.
A few years ago we celebrated with acclaim what is called the Glorious Revolution, which asserted parliamentary government as opposed to executive government by executive decree. Not for the first time, we are reverting to that. During the 1920s and early 1930s, we saw the growth of government by decree. That aroused considerable apprehension. That was perfectly natural because, as Alton said, power tends to corrupt. The first corruption is the quest for greater power. Bureaucracies are particularly prone to that, as we are seeing today.
The growth of executive decree in the 1920s and early 1930s led to the Donoughmore-Scott report, which placed some hindrance on what had been happening before. Governments became much more cautious-- I say governments because I am not speaking of one party--about arrogating to themselves the right to government by executive decree.
In the 1940s, there was again a surge forward of bureaucratic government by decree. The Franks Committee was established to deal with it and again there was hesitation as a result.
This is not the only Bill in question. The Access to Justice Bill has also been subject to extremely strong criticism by the Select Committee on Delegated Powers and Deregulation. My noble and learned friend took note, however belatedly, and recently there were extensive amendments reinstating parliamentary control
If the Minister does not do that, the proper course would be to carry the widest amendments. We can see then what the Government propose in their place. This matter is of profound constitutional importance. Are we to surrender on such a matter parliamentary government to bureaucratic government by decree? Nothing in the European legislation compels us to proceed that way and we should not do so.
Lord Shepherd: The noble and learned Lord, Lord Simon of Glaisdale, has made that speech on numerous occasions and it has, by and large, been supported by the House. I was one of the original members of the Select Committee on Delegated Powers and Deregulation. I am delighted that under its present chairman--the noble Lord, Lord Alexander of Weedon--it has the same virility and perspicacity in looking at matters of parliamentary importance, particularly the way Bills are drafted.
I, too, have been rather anxious during my years in this House about the degree in which delegated powers have been sought. One has to recognise, too, that legislation has become infinitely more complicated than it was in my early days. Therefore, given the manner in which the provisions are used, it clearly becomes more useful, and at the end of the day more under the control of Parliament, if it is done by delegated legislation.
Delegated legislation is, and always has been, a problem for this place but not for another place. If Ministers take and use powers that are unacceptable, it is for Parliament to say: no, we shall not pass the legislation. The noble and learned Lord, Lord Simon of Glaisdale, suggests that this matter should be taken away for consideration. I suggest that there is another approach. The Minister made some graceful noises as to the sympathy that the Government have, particularly in regard to the report of the Delegated Powers and Deregulation Committee.
The noble and learned Lord was rather angry that the Minister had not produced amendments. Although I do not see him in his place, I remember my old friend, the noble Lord, Lord Short, when he was Lord President and I served under him on the Cabinet Committee that dealt with legislation. The Lord President was grumbling mightily about the delay in the presentation of a certain Bill. I was rather surprised at the way in which the parliamentary draftsman retorted to the Lord President, who is someone of distinction, "Well, Lord President, it is very simple. If you want the Bill now you can have it, and it will be a bad Bill. If you want a good Bill, you have to wait for it". If the Government had wished to respond in that way on what is a technical and difficult matter, clearly they could not have done so between Second Reading and Committee.
I suggest that we should simply allow this matter to proceed. This has been a useful debate. I make one suggestion to the Committee and to the Minister. The Bill has only just begun its passage. I am sure it will receive a great deal of further examination both here and in another place. Perhaps we could do some useful work, and not only in pursuing these matters in this Chamber. If the Minister were willing, let us say, to see the chairman of the Delegated Powers and Deregulation Committee and Members of this House to have a broad discussion as to the Bill's drafting, to see whether it can meet the parliamentary requirements, that would be far better than voting the Bill down and in effect destroying it, then having to start again and introduce a new Bill, possibly with the same problems. I suggest that we resist the temptation placed before us by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Simon of Glaisdale, and that we proceed, on the understanding that if the Minister is willing he will invite the noble Lord, Lord Alexander of Weedon, and other Members who may wish to discuss the matter with him to see whether the problem can be resolved off the Floor of the House.
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The company is United Fiber & Data, which is spending about $29 million to lay out 300 miles worth of fiber optic lines from New York to Northern Virginia. The fiber will connect a network of data centers to create alternatives to traditional WAN carrier lines throughout the Northeast Corridor.
The rock star backers are three of the four band members from Live: Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer and Chad Gracey. Live rose to prominence in the mid-to-late 90s with radio hits such as "I Alone" and "Lighting Crashes." Live created "anthemic music and idealistic, overtly spiritual songwriting, two hallmarks that earned the group frequent comparisons to U2," according to AllMusic, though the profile doesn't mention the group's budding telecom geekery.
Despite its early success, Live's popularity eventually went into decline. In 2006, Taylor, Dahlheimer and Gracey called a hiatus for Live after the resignation of lead singer Ed Kowalczyk. The three then went on to form Think Loud Holdings, which is investing in UFD.
UFD plans to break ground for the first leg of its 100Gbit/sec fiber network on March. Think Loud has invested about $56 million in UFD and its data centers since 2011, partly in an effort to revive their home communities in Pennsylvania, where several UFD facilities will be based, according to Slashdot.
UFD plans four fortified, extra-secure data centers that will cost about $40 million each; the company will break ground on the first next year. UFD also plans to market its network layout, which avoids "conventional fiber" routes or locations that provide a single point of failure for many carriers' long-distance network connections and connecting the New York and DC metro areas with the kind of secure, high-volume, low-latency connections that link financial exchanges. UFD's fiber map tends toward the rural because it insists on "avoiding all major metropolitan blast zones, terrorist targets and natural disaster regions."
When rock bands go on hiatus, telecom investment isn't usually one of side projects they get involved in. However, Live's members aren't the only rock stars who have invented non-musical second careers. Consider Bruce Dickinson, lead singer of heavy-metal giant Iron Maiden, who became a commercial airline pilot in 2010.
So why data centers and fiber optic networks? Said Live guitarist Chad Taylor in a Slashdot story "You might call data the new punk rock." Or maybe that's what the Clash really meant by "London Calling."


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Leather is a style staple, as much at home in a modern loft as in a crumbling English country house. We get to the bottom of its universal appeal by taking note of some inspiring spaces.
The home of Lucy Fenton from the Sept/Oct 2012 issue of Inside Out. Image – Felix Forest. Styling – Jason Grant.
The retro lines of the leather armchair tie in with the period fireplace and classical architecture and add weight to this quirky and playful space. Tip – use leather as a neutral in a room full of colour and pattern.
Stylist & blogger Emily Henderson's LA living room.
A vintage leather chair adds a masculine element to this light and pretty living room, and speaks of slouchy comfort. Tip – tone down leather with a colourful throw and delicate cushion.
A Spanish home by architect Tom Kundig. Image – Simon Watson for Architectural Digest
Leather club chairs and a raw timber table add welcome warmth to a monumental double-sided hearth constructed from blackened steel. Tip – mix leather with other natural textures for a harmonious feel.
Paulistano chair by Bodie and Fou.
The whisky coloured leather of this 1957 design classic by Paulo Mendes da Rocha looks just right in the corner of an otherwise monochromatic room. Its rounded corners and curved seat contrast with the gallery of rectangular photos and art. Tip – avoid a clubby feel with clean lines and the most luxurious quality leather.
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The floral cushion, checked blanket and garden bloom speak of country comfort, while the repurposed side table has an industrial feel. Either way, the honesty and authenticity of distressed leather adds instant patina to the space. Tip – use leather to add a sense of history, especially if your space is lacking character.


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We have known Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs to be a bit on the comedic side at times, to say the least. Fortunately, that is just his personality and not his work ethic. One thing Suggs does not do is take his profession lightly, or as a laughing matter.
Though Suggs did not have the season he hoped for in 2012 due to injury, his team accomplished the ultimate goal.
On the second day of mandatory mini-camp, Suggs was asked if he was a little frustrated last season about not reaching his full potential.
"Yes, you do want to do good personally, but the overall goal is that the team wins," Suggs responded. "In the end it [worked] really good in our favor."
It sure did work out really well for the Ravens. And don't get me wrong – the guy was injured badly most of the season last year, but he still performed when it mattered.
Now that Suggs has a Super Bowl ring, and coming off of a major injury last year, you would think he might take it easy and work his way back slowly this offseason, right?
Not the case for this guy.
"The goal was to train so that you can be the best player for your team, for your organization and for a city that's given you so much. I would have to say that the organization and the fans have really been patient with me, especially coming off an injury. So, I really wanted to show them the player that I really am."
With a healthy Terrell Suggs focused and working hard, one has to wonder if he will be a candidate for another AP Defensive Player of the Year award in the 2013 season.
Until kickoff in Denver, Sizzle needs to keep his focus on his goals, and stay in great shape so that he can bring both the DPOY award and the Lombardi Trophy back to Baltimore, again!


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If Queen's University can raise the £140m it needs then their will be benefits to Northern Ireland for many years to come, says Norma Sinte
The launch of Queen's University's £140m fundraising campaign is an important step on a remarkable journey, a journey that is taking us into the Top 100 Global Universities. It highlights the importance that philanthropy plays for a 21st century university.
The recently published 'Review of Philanthropy in UK Higher Education by HEFCE (The Higher Education Funding Council for England) showed that not only is philanthropy more important than ever to universities, but also that it is alive and well throughout the UK.
Giving to higher education in the UK has grown ever since the recession in 2008, when it decreased in the US and when giving to other UK charities also declined. Higher education accounts for more £1m-plus gifts than any other sector.
But this has not come about by chance. The report also highlighted that the way in which universities have approached fundraising has changed over the last 10 years.
The embedding of good practice in fundraising and alumni relations within institutions and communicating a compelling case for support for universities.
At Queen's, high level buy-in across the University and the commitment of volunteer members of the Queen's Foundation Board has lead to a successful operation.
So, although the environment in which universities operate today is one of rapid change and there are real financial pressures on government, institutions and donors, philanthropy is succeeding.
A long tradition of philanthropy at Queen's from the days of Sir William Whitla has enabled the University to play a key role in the economic, social and cultural life of Northern Ireland.
In recent years, we have seen the transformational effect of very large gifts such as those from Chuck Feeney (The Atlantic Philanthropies) and the late Sir Allen McClay and indeed the power of philanthropy is manifested across the campus in facilities such as the The McClay Library, Elms Student Village, the Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology and latterly, the Riddel Hall campus.
Support for capital projects has enabled us to turn our ideas into reality and to create a campus that has some of the best facilities on these islands for students and staff.
Equally important are the many scholarships, internships and student initiatives that have been supported by individuals, charitable Trusts and Foundations and companies. And, although the big gifts are crucial, donors at all levels have enabled us to achieve our goals.
And it's not just about the money. It's about building partnerships, becoming ambassadors and volunteers — giving back time and talent.
Often it is the donors themselves who have the ideas. An example is a City Leadership internship programme in London and a similar one in New York set up by graduates and friends who wanted to provide our talented students with the opportunity of experience outside Northern Ireland.
Most importantly, donors give to universities that solve problems rather than those that have problems.
They are attracted by innovation, excellence and energy and their gifts help drive these qualities. They are inspired to give. The donors to Riddel Hall, including the companies who form the Founders' Club recognised that the Leadership Institute and Management School could address the future problems faced by the local economy.
Our new fundraising campaign will address global problems ranging from cybersecurity to green chemistry and from food security to medicine.
But most importantly it will support the life-changing experience at Queen's that will enable today's students to become tomorrow's global citizens. Philanthropy on all levels will enable us to achieve remarkable results faster than would otherwise be possible.
Norma Sinte is director of development and alumni at Queen's University
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DirecTv Drops MTV, Other Channels
You dish owners might want to rethink that switch back to cable.
Viacom channels such as MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon are now dark on DirecTV due to a dispute over carriage fees.
DirecTV VP Derek Chang issued a statement saying that Viacom was pushing for the fee hike "despite the fact that the ratings for many of their main networks have plummeted and much of Viacom's programming can be seen for free online."
Shows affected by the blackout include "Jersey Shore", "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart", "The Colbert Report" and "Spongebob Squarepants".


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We had an excellent time at the lodge, the staff was amazing. They really do all they can to make the stay and trips we took perfect. Would totally stay here again
The staff was so helpful and welcoming. I stayed there 10 years ago and had a wonderful experience, and it is just as lovely! 3 of us stayed in a cottage with one bed and 2 bunk beds. Food delicious!
My family had a very pleasant stay at the lodge during the holidays. The staff are all amazing and personable. We had breakfasts everyday and dinner one night at the lodge. The food was decent, although we did choose to eat in many of the restaurants in town for the rest of the nights. We had a car and would advise that although the town is somewhat within walking distance, it is much easier to get around with a car. The walk back to the lodge is also uphill.
Great staff - nice locale - good food
Everything was perfect! The staff was really nice, the food in the restaurant delicious and the location beautyful! The only thing that wasn't perfect was the wifi. It got really slow in the evening. But important things, like writing emails, were still working. So no big problem. I would definitly stay there again!
The room was much better than I expected. The staff was friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. The tours were terrific. Every night was a different menu. We were disappointed that the chocolate making workshop had to be postponed to the day after we checked out. Terrific coffee with breakfast!
We spent 4 days at MML. The service is impeccable as all staff as well as the owner were friendly and attentive to our needs. They definitely go above and beyond. We ate all our meals at MML and all were both unique and delicious. Everything served was homemade using fresh locally-grown food and spices. I liked their website as it allowed me to create our own tours based on our unique interests and each tour exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend MML
We loved our two night stay at Maya Mountain. The food was delicious and the staff was very helpful and friendly. We booked our ATM tour through the hotel so everything was very easy - they packed us a delicious lunch for the day. Highly recommend this place. We walked into San Ignacio one day - about 20-30 minute walk.
The staff was incredible, the food delicious and the backdrop beautiful. Our cabana was pretty simple, but delightful. There was a 15-20 minute hike around the resort. The food was made fresh with local sources (we didn't eat dinner there, but had breakfast in the mornings which was a perfect way to start the day). The pool? Underwhelming, above-ground pool. But still nice to soak in after a day of hiking/site-seeing. Everyone was incredibly helpful/friendly and helped us out with our tours. They don't sell alcohol on site. They do have refrigerators that you can store beer in that you can buy at a store in town. This is not a party resort. Quiet hour starts at 9pm.
The Lodge was beautiful and located above the town - not far. We had our own car, but there were cabs that would pick you up and take you into town if you needed. Tour companies picked guests up regularly too. Breakfast was delicious (addtl charge) and came with fresh juice, fresh fruit and toast. They have specials each morning or you can choose off the menu. They were very accommodating. There was a nice 15-20 min hike around the property. The pool was a small above ground with a deck, but did the trick. This is NOT a party resort. They do not sell alcohol on the property and it's quiet time after 9pm. We bought our own beer in town and stored it in the refrigerator in our room. There was also a community refrigerator in the dining area. The people were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Maya Mountain Lodge is a GREAT place to stay. Our experience was wonderful and the staff friendly and professional. It is far enough away from town to enjoy the peace and quite but close enough to walk to town. The grounds are absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to go back!!!
Perfect! I recommend it without reservation
This was my second visit and I brought my daughter and son-in-law. We all enjoyed our stay.
Bart has worked for over 30 years to create a truly unique lodging and dining experience in Cayo, Belize. The lodge is so peaceful and well run with extremely friendly and helpful staff. The food is wonderful with a nod towards the various ethnic groups in Belize with a different cuisine 5 nights a week.
We highly recomend the Maya Mountain Lodge to everybody who is up to having a great adventurous time in the Dschungle in Belize. The rooms are very clean and comfort, and the Staff is outstanding. Helpful and friendly all the way. In the evening they serve great belician dinner, that differs every day. Definitly we will check by again when we're back in the area.
The lodge was a great place to organize tours from. The location allows you to be close to Tikal (we enjoyed 4 hours there) and the ATM, we were alone in the caves before all tourist groups came. The team will help find tours for you if you are solo so you can join up and enjoy what you want (most tours need 2 people to run). The owner even guided us with his car into town one night. The food is amazing and freshly prepared each day, you'll fall in love with the coffee :) The pool is small, but good for a refreshing dip. The rooms are plain but safe and you should honestly be spending your time exploring rather than keeping to your room anyway.
We purchased the all-inclusive adventure package and took advantage of daily tours. We were beyond impressed with all of our tours and tour guides, and so thankful to Maya Mountain for coordinating it all!! They made our vacation hassle and worry free, so we were able to really enjoy every minute of our time. Maya Mountain has so much to offer and we couldn't be happier with our decision to stay there!
We had an excellent stay at Maya Mountain and we have been taken care of since arriving at Belize Airport. The lodge is set in green jungle grounds with several types of trees and birds, while still very close to town. We stayed in one of the double bedrooms and, although a bit small and old, they are still nice and clean. The lodge organized all our tours with great professionality and we enjoyed all of them - Tikal, ATM and Barton Creek. Elmer in particular was great in this. The meals were all homecooked and we could taste different types of delicious Belizean dishes. Overall a great experience and we recommend it!
Good location close to town, if you have any sensitivity to mould or dust avoid the thatched roof. The food was good and the tours were wonderful.
Our Maya Mountain Lodge stay was excellent from beginning to end. After several delays with our aircraft, the Lodge Staff took it upon themselves to reschedule our day trips and meals at no cost to us. The rooms are small, but very clean and comfortable. The food was incredible as well. I cannot say enough about our stay there. Highly recommended.
My one night stay at Maya Mountain Lodge felt too short. I had requested a cooking class experience when I booked the hotel, but my class never made it onto their schedule. Instead of informing me that it couldn't be done, the wonderful folks at Maya Mountain Lodge bent over backwards to make it happen on short notice. I'd definitely come back!
The staff was very accommodating, helping arrange for adventures and trips to San Ignacio. Meals were very good, including packed lunches for day trips away from Maya Mountain. It was a wonderful location to stay with easy access to many of the Mayan ruins and other adventure activities.
Enjoyed my stay, will recommend to friends.
We spent the last two days of our 6 week vacation at Maya Mountain lodge. The rooms were nice and well appointed. Wifi worked great.
Wonderful adventures with able tour guides speaking English. Clean, comfortable rooms. Satisfying meals.
Experience makes a difference! Others may promote, but Maya Mountain delivers great cuisine, fantastic tours, and those personal services that make a traveler feel at home. Would definitely return and recommend to others.
This resort run by an nice American couple is a beautiful place. You are like a guest to the family. The meals are all home made which you can not get in restaurants. Located a few miles away from the Town San Ignacio. If you don have a vehicle, you might have to take the meal plan and tours with the resort. The tours are great but a little bit pricey.
We enjoyed the personal touch at the lodge. All the staff were very friendly and Bart was full of advice on local activities. It was easy to fit in with fellow lodgers and they soon felt like family. The meals were awesome!
We enjoyed the personal touch at the lodge. All the staff were very friendly and Bart was full of advice on local activities. They introduced us to fellow lodgers as if we were visiting family. The meals were awesome and Nuri's massage was the best ever! We like to try different places, but this is one we might actually return to!


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Minneapolis-based Capella University will need to repay up to $588,000 in student loan money after a federal audit revealed an accounting discrepancy that requires the online school to pay money back to lenders.
Capella officials acknowledge the for-profit school mistakenly held onto some federal loan money. But they say it's far less than the $588,000 that federal inspectors claim.
The discrepancy revolves around the date the school determines a student has dropped a course.
Capella President Steve Shank said the audit inspectors are making an estimate covering several years.
"In a traditional classroom where the student physically walks in the door this information is never known," Shank said. "We have made determinations they're just arguing as to the point in time we made the determination -- two weeks into the semester as opposed to 30 days into the semester. That's really what this issue is about."
Shank said Capella is challenging the audit numbers. He says repaying the amount would not create a financial hardship for the school.


text: A Dijous 02 Setembre 2004 21:03, Kurt Roeckx va escriure: > On Thu, Sep 02, 2004 at 08:24:02PM +0200, Bibiche wrote: > > Hi, > > > > My Linux kernel 2.8.1 doesn't boot. The three last log lines before panic > > are : > > > > pivot_root : No such file or directory > > 2.8.1 /sbin/init : 426 cannot open dev/console : No such file > > kernel panic : Attempted to kill init! > > I think the problem is that you're on an sata disk that used to > be named hde and now it called sda. I think that you are talking about kernel 2.6.x, no? ;-) My question is about simple. I have installed the i386 version and it has detected my sata devices as hdex. However, I have found that you said that now the sata devices are naming sdax, as the scsi. Which one is better or simple is a different name? There's differences betwend the amd64 sata driver and the i386 sata driver? Thank's in advance, Leo


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Mercedes-Benz C180 Coupe 2012 for sale
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17"Factory Alloys, AA Appraised, ABS Braking w/ EBD, Blue Efficiency - Start Stop Fuel economy, CD Player, Cruise control, Dual Climate Air, Electric Mirrors (Retractable), Electric seats with memory, Electronic Stability Control, Factory Alloy wheels, Key less Entry, Key Less Start, leather, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Multiple Air Bags, Premium Audio, Sports Exhaust, Traction Control
NZ Navigation conversion completed for this vehicle.
Want something a little different to what's not around every corner then this is the car for you!
The art of making a strong impression means being both attractive and agile, expressive and forceful at the same time. Everything about the C-Class Coup¿¿ reveals its style.
The well balanced 1800cc turbocharged motor helps put out seamless power.
In other words this vehicle is powerful yet great on petrol!
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to fall in love with such a beautiful vehicle!
In business for over 30 years, Chevron Quality Cars has long been recognised as a market leader excelling in customer service while being the people's choice for high quality, low kilometre, late model, European and Japanese vehicles.
At Chevron Quality Cars we understand the significance of buying a car and thrive on providing the knowledge and expertise necessary for you to make the best buying decision. If warranty and finance options are part of your buying decision we can help you with that too through our relationship with one of New Zealand's leading financial institutions.
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All our vehicles have been serviced and AA inspected.
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"Why should we think upon things that are lovely? Because thinking determines life. It is a common habit to blame life upon the environment. Environment modifies life but does not govern life. The soul is stronger than its surroundings."
Related quotes
"People always ask themselves what are the answers, and within the answer that enable them to grow or to understand. I however, like to think differently. When you searching answers, you don't look for answers, rather you should look for the right question for yourself. For example, Am I worthtless? Yes, I am. but the question you should be asking is this 'What can I do to make myself worthy?' Think differently and surely, you will find yourself."
"In olympics,swimming & gymnastics are the games where most medals are won, But in Life most medals are won in the game of Imagination."


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Genius says Madonna ripped him offPosted: February 17, 2012 Filed under: Entertainment, music, pop culture, Random Stuff Comments Off on Genius says Madonna ripped him off
This guy thinks Madonna ripped him off for her track "Give Me All Your Luvin.'" Could be. I dunno. Maybe. But he can be comforted with the knowledge that his song is by far the superior work out of the two. This is "L.O.V.E. Banana" by Joao Brasil, feat Lovefoxx. It's awesome.
Crazy dude dives from 36 feet into 12 inches of waterPosted: February 16, 2012 Filed under: Entertainment, pop culture, Random Stuff Comments Off on Crazy dude dives from 36 feet into 12 inches of water
So, I always thought the Bugs Bunny cartoon about the high dive into a bucket was about a thing that folks don't actually do. You know, it's funny because it's impossible. Apparently, it's not, though.
This guy Darren Taylor does it all the time. Darren – who was voted "most likely to break his neck" in high school – broke the Guinness record for the 13th time by diving into 30 cm (11.8 in) of water from a height of 11.05 m (36 ft 3 in) on the set of Lo Show Dei Record, in Milan, Italy, on 10 March 2011.
This shiz is nuts. See more videos of dudes diving off high things into teeny pools of water here.
Via: Laughing Squid & The Awesomer
Interactive graphic of "The Scale of the Universe," by a 14 year old boyPosted: February 13, 2012 Filed under: Entertainment, pop culture, Random Stuff, Uncategorized Comments Off on Interactive graphic of "The Scale of the Universe," by a 14 year old boy
When I was 14 years old I was skipping class, hanging out in the quad smoking cigarettes and mooning over punk rock boys.
These 14-year-old twins created an interactive animation called "The Scale of the Universe 2" which shows uh, the scale of the universe, from the teeniest matter like quantum foam to the largest – the observable universe. What the hell is wrong with kids these days?
ABC News says "Scale of the Universe 2" was created by Cary Huang, a 14-year-old ninth grader from Moraga, California, with the help of his twin Brother Michael.
"It was not a school project — just for fun," says Cary. "However, my science teacher loved it so much she showed [it] to the class! My brother, Michael, helped me put it on the internet."
This isn't the interactive version. Click here for that. On that one, you can click on each object to get more information about it and control the zoom.
And yes, as the name suggests, there was a "The Scale of the Universe 1." Cary says the first had less information in it, and the graphics needed work.
Eyeroll. It's freakin' brilliant.
I've wasted my life.
Rejection letter rejectionPosted: February 10, 2012 Filed under: Random Stuff, Uncategorized Comments Off on Rejection letter rejection
I hope this guy got the job after this.
via Geeks Are Sexy
Purple squirrel is purplePosted: February 10, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized Comments Off on Purple squirrel is purple
Police composite sketches of literary charactersPosted: February 10, 2012 Filed under: Entertainment, pop culture, Random Stuff Comments Off on Police composite sketches of literary characters
Found this through my amazing friend Lisa Mesbur and The Daily What. It's a Tumblr of composite sketches of literary characters created using law enforcement composite sketch software and descriptions of the characters. And it's all kinds of awesome.
To go with the image above:
"Humbert Humbert, Lolita, Vladimir Nabokov [but you could already tell that right? Like, duh. So obvs.]
Gloomy good looks…Clean-cut jaw, muscular hand, deep sonorous voice…broad shoulder…I was, and still am, despite mes malheurs, an exceptionally handsome male; slow-moving, tall, with soft dark hair and a gloomy but all the more seductive cast of demeanor. Exceptional virility often reflects in the subject's displayable features a sullen and congested something that pertains to what he has to conceal. And this was my case…But instead I am lanky, big-boned, wooly-chested Humbert Humbert, with thick black eyebrows…A cesspoolful of rotting monsters behind his slow boyish smile…aging ape eyes…Humbert's face might twitch with neuralgia."
The Tumblr is by Brian Joseph Davis. http://thecomposites.tumblr.com/
Florida couple told their 2-faced kitty is a "beast" and to kill itPosted: February 5, 2012 Filed under: pop culture, Random Stuff Comments Off on Florida couple told their 2-faced kitty is a "beast" and to kill it
Check out this adorable Janus kitten.
1. The couple that owns him is adorable.
2. His mom seems to have taken to him as well, which isn't always the case with Janus cats.
3. His name is Harvey Dent.
1. The odds of survival are against him.
2. They might not be able to afford his vet bills.
3. If you live in Port Charlotte, Florida, people on Craigslist tell you a black cat with two faces is an "abomination" and that you're evil if you don't kill it.
Snort laugh: Brothers add directors' commentary to old home movies.Posted: February 5, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized Comments Off on Snort laugh: Brothers add directors' commentary to old home movies.
I saw this ages ago and had the good intention of posting it but I'm farking busy, OK? Get off my back. In case you missed it, two brothers added director-style commentaries to their old family home movies. The end result is amusing. This is their YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ramseybrospictures?feature=watch
New video from Die AntwoordPosted: February 2, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized Comments Off on New video from Die Antwoord
After all that initial hype, Die Antwoord never really happened, did they?
After they signed with Interscope in 2010, the Capetown hip hip group left before an album could be released, apparently because of a dispute. And I've been dying to see if they'll make it once a record comes out, since I suspect they might be either too crazy, too novelty, too contrived or all three. I like them. But I think they're pretty limited in scope.
Apparently we'll get to see what happens soon, as their album, Ten$ion, finally drops as a self release on February 7. Here's a new video for "I Fink U Freeky"… they might have a bit of trouble regaining that momentum.
My new flying, remote control inflatable sharkPosted: February 2, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized Comments Off on My new flying, remote control inflatable shark
I have a new toy. I bought it in Las Vegas with Lisa, Kristy and Gabriella, where we wound up at an outlet mall because that's where everyone seemed to think we should go. The people in Las Vegas are very much about the "outlet mall." When we were trying to find a place to have breakfast that wasn't underground – Vegas is like a city of mole people – the woman at the concierge desk sent us to the iHop adding that "it's near the outlet mall!" like that was a BIG BONUS! And then at least three other people, including the doorman and the cab driver, were all "Oh, you'll be near the outlet mall!" So, as you can imagine, I was excited about this magical place called the "outlet mall," because I've never been to an "outlet mall" before. Well, we went there – but not before breakfast at the iHop, where I've also never been and where the waitress almost had a panic attack when Lisa asked for Earl Gray tea, because she didn't know what it was. She didn't know what "black tea" was either, so Lisa finally settled on "Tea tea. Lipton's tea," because that's what the waitress said they had – and it turns out the outlet mall is just a collection of stores with cheap, shitty clothes, so I was pretty disappointed. However, and this is a big however, there was a booth selling flying inflatable remote control sharks. Of course, I had to buy one and I'm going to call him Feargal Sharkey. Lisa just looked at me blankly when I said that. Why do I even hang out with her?
The shark is one of these, this is gonna be fun:


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These top 10 Canon lenses are the best that Canon has to offer. To develop the following recommendations, we considered popularity, quality, usability and cost. This list is definitely directed at serious amateurs photographers and professionals who are looking to expand their lens collection, photographic ability and creative potential. While zoom lenses are by far the most popular upgrades, we also listed a few prime (or fixed focal length) lenses that are worthy of consideration. While prime lenses are on their way out in terms of overall popularity, many produce higher quality results at a much lower price than comparable zoom lenses.
Ultimately, you should take into consideration several factors when determining what the best Canon lenses are. First, consider why you need a new lens. If you are looking for all around versatility, you should go for a zoom lens with a standard set of focal lengths useful for everyday photography (such as 24-105mm). If you are looking to just shoot portraits, you might consider a prime lens. Next you should consider the relationship between price and image quality—a consideration we took into account when developing this list. For example, if you need a high quality multipurpose zoom lens for sports and portraits and price is not an option, the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II is the best choice. For the cost conscious photographer, the 70-200mm f/4.0 without IS is possibly a better choice. Additionally, if you want the highest quality at the lowest price and do not require the versatility of a zoom, prime lenses may be your best choice.
1. Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II lens is a staple of professional photography. The 70-200mm focal length is an increasingly popular and versatile choice for many photographers. It allows for effective photographs of a variety of subjects. The most common application for this lens is sports photography. Whether pared with a top end full frame digital SLR or a 1.6x field of view crop factor camera, this lens is sure to shine. A fast maximum aperture and image stabilization make for great low light shooting. Also, Canon "L series" optics make the images from this lens shine with high contrast, resolution and sharpness.
2. Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
The versatility of the 24-70mm focal length range offered by this lens combined with "L series" optics make it a great pick for the photographer looking to for a general purpose workhorse that does not skimp on image quality. While it does not match the image quality of a prime lens, sharpness and color retention are still excellent. Moreover, a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 makes this lens great for tricky lighting situations.
3. Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
This is the workhorse lens of the professional photographer. With a wide range of focal lengths, this lens is likely the most versatile of any in Canon's lineup. While not as fast as some lenses at f/4, image stabilization still makes the 24-105mm f/4L useful in low light conditions. "L series" optics make it even better.
4. Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
For photographers who require the versatility of the 70-200mm focal length range, but are on a budget, the f/4 version of the classic Canon "L series" 70-200mm lens collection is a fine choice. Considering that this is a professional quality lens, this lens is almost a steal. While it does not have image stabilization or a very fast f/2.8 maximum aperture like more expensive models, it is still a high quality performer that rivals the best telephoto zoom lenses in the world.
5. Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS lens is a popular professional grade offering that makes its way into the camera bags of many amateur photographers. "L series" optics are by far the primary draw for this lens; they help produce excellent images. Image stabilization is also a plus, and it works well to reduce camera shake in low light conditions. The 100-400mm focal length is most useful for sports, action and wildlife photography, applications which drive most amateurs to buy additional lenses.
6. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8
The 50mm focal length has long been the standard for serious photographers looking to expand their creative potential. It you are looking to get better at photography and are simultaneously interested in experiencing the image quality of an excellent prime lens you should think about adding this inexpensive tool to your collection. The 50mm focal length forces you to think about what you are shooting—allowing you to focus on image framing and composition. As an added bonus this lens produces crystal clear, sharp images and is very fast.
7. Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS
This is an EF-S mount specific zoom designed with the consumer photographer in mind. The Canon EF-S 17-85mm is a proven performer that works well in a variety of photography applications. The image stabilization system on this lens is a great feature that helps keep image distortion down in low light shooting situations. If you are an amateur looking for your first all purpose lens upgrade, this lens should make your short list.
8. Canon EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS
Another consideration for the amateur photographer that needs a general purpose lens is the Canon EF-S 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS telephoto zoom lens. The 55-250mm focal length range is useful in almost every application—from portraiture to fast action sports photography. Like many others on this list, it includes image stabilization. Affordability is the number one draw of this lens.
9. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
The 100mm f/2.8 is without a doubt the most popular Canon macro lens on the market. While this is not an L-series lens, it contains very high quality glass and takes extremely sharp photos. This lens is an absolute must if you have an interest in macro photos and it is also a great choice for portraits and close-up photography of food, jewelry and decor.
10. Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Lens
The 17-40mm f/4L is a high quality L-series lens that delivers sharp wide angle photos. It makes up for its lack of f/2.8 aperture by being extremely light weight, affordable and versatile. The 17-40mm is a great choice for wide angle photography and it is also a very popular choice as a general walk about lens on full frame and cropped cameras.


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ST. PAUL, MINN. -- If the Senators keep playing the way they have for the first five games under Cory Clouston, he won't have to worry about that interim tag.
He'll be here to stay.
And so too may some of the Senators.
Knowing they'll be under the microscope in the final 30 games of the season, the players have come to the realization they'd better be receptive to the changes that Clouston wants because their jobs might depend upon it.
The Senators have adapted to the more offensive and aggressive style of play Clouston has instituted and it helped spawn Ottawa's first three-game winning streak of the season as the team prepares to face the Wild tonight.
"(The losing) had been going on for a calendar year. When you see that many coaches let go, it does make you look in the mirror a little bit," Senators centre Jason Spezza said yesterday. "We knew that having another coach in here doesn't look very good on us as players.
"We wanted to make sure we came together as a club and hopefully get this thing turned around a little bit. We're playing a good style of hockey that suits us. We know that we have to do it his way. Everybody has been able to buy in and believe in it."
Not many people outside the Senators' dressing room were willing to give Clouston a chance when he took over from the fired Craig Hartsburg, but it's no coincidence the club has a 3-1-1 record since he took over as a renewed sense of confidence has taken over the team.
It's not hard to see it. All you have to do is look at what's happening on the ice. The players are more aggressive with the puck, the defence is chipping in to try to create offence and goalie Brian Ellliott has been coming up with the big saves.
"We've got a skating team and a lot of offensive guys," said winger Dany Heatley, who scored twice in Thursday's 5-2 win in Philadelphia over the Flyers. "This system is a little more geared to create turnovers and once we get the turnovers, going the other way to create scoring chances.
"(Playing defensively) was new to us for sure. A lot of the guys here are used to playing a little bit more of an open style. I feel that this system is a little bit of both. It's really aggressive, but I think it's very effective defensively as well."
Making the playoffs is a longshot, but the Senators can restore their reputations with a strong finish.
Defenceman Chris Phillips said everybody was sick and tired of the losing.
"We dug ourselves into a pretty good hole," said Phillips. "It's one of those things where you think you've hit rock bottom, but maybe we didn't, and you have to hit that before you rebound. Maybe that's the case and it will be all up and forward from here."
Clouston said he has seen a change since arriving.
"We're moving the puck a lot better. We're skating a lot better and everything we've done is for a purpose," said Clouston. "They wouldn't have been receptive if they didn't believe in what we were selling. It's important that they trust and understand what we're trying to do is make them a better team. They need to believe and I think they do."


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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Be Still
This weekend, I got to babysit the most precious and snuggly little guy ever! He's just shy of his first birthday, and boy howdy, was he adorable. Not having had a solid nap time for a little while (due to travel and parental obligations) he was more than ready to doss down and sleep a little when he got to my house.
As I rocked this precious boy in the quiet of my living room, all the lights off, the shades drawn, no tv, no radio, no computer, no book to read even, I realized what a long time it had rocked a sleeping baby, how long it had been since I watched a nap time clock, and after awhile, how long it had been since I had just been...still.
In our world that is constantly bombarding us with data, where we keep the tv on as background noise, where the car radio comes on when we insert the key, when we fire up the laptop with our first cup of coffee and don't turn it off until we're saying good night, these times of just being still are rare and to be treasured.
The baby slept for almost 3 solid hours. That's plenty of time to think some long thoughts. Thoughts about the next story I'm plotting, about all the things I need to do this week, about a vacation we're hoping to take...and then, I was just still.
Thoughts about my church family came to me, and I was still enough to pray for them. Still enough to reflect on the Sunday School lesson I'd taught that morning and about the Ladies' Bible Study I was going to attend that night. Still enough to pray for the baby I was holding and to wonder what the world would look like in twenty years when he was a grown man.
Thoughts about the benefits of being still and how it can turn my thoughts to things of eternal value.
Have you had any time to be still, to turn off the blare and blurting of our world and listen to the silence for awhile?
Oh, and I'm guest blogging over at Seekerville today. I hope you can drop by! http://seekerville.blogspot.com/
Friday, April 26, 2013
The Friday Five
This week's Friday Five is
Five websites that crack me up:
1. Reasons my Son is Crying http://reasonsmysoniscrying.tumblr.com/ A dad takes pictures of his heartbroken kids and says why the boys are crying. Now before you think me or him some heartless ogre, read the reasons why the kid is crying...The above picture: He's sobbing because his dad won't let him get a tattoo.
2. Cake Wrecks http://www.cakewrecks.com/ When cakes go horribly wrong. Warning: not all of the blogs are family friendly...but they are always funny.
3. There. I Fixed it. http://failblog.cheezburger.com/thereifixedit Duct Tape, Wire, Paperclips, and Staples to the rescue.
4. Grumpy Cat https://www.facebook.com/TheOfficialGrumpyCat This is the facebook page for Grumpy Cat. I love when these memes come through my facebook feed.
5. Okay, this one doesn't make me crack up, at least not all of the time, but it is wicked interesting. http://twistedsifter.com/2013/03/most-perfectly-timed-photos-ever/ These photos are amazing! And when you get to the bottom, check out the best pictures of 2012 and the best so far of 2013. Stunning!
What websites make you laugh?
Sunday, April 21, 2013
The Spring That Never Came
This was the view from my front porch yesterday morning as we readied for church. This feels like the Spring That Never Came.
I saw a post on Facebook that read "This year I hope Summer falls on a Saturday."
In other news, I put together a novella collection idea and sent it off to my lovely agent, and I'm continuing to work on the synopsis of another novel.
Registration for the ACFW conference is now open. Yay! I've been eyeballing all the classes and agents and editors, trying to fine tune the things I want to do and the people I'd like to meet.
What's the weather like where you are, what are you working on, and do you have anything exciting coming up?
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Patience is a virtue...wish I had some.
Are you good at waiting? I'll confess, I'm not too great at it. And if there is anything I've learned in the publishing game is that waiting is very much a part of the way it works. Waiting to hear from an agent, waiting to get contest results back, waiting to hear from an editor, waiting for cover art...waiting.
It is easy to be paralyzed by the waiting involved...and I confess, I've allowed this to happen to me before. I've gotten stuck doing nothing but waiting instead of being productive while I'm waiting.
I'm currently waiting for some news on a project or two, and rather than climb the walls, I'm getting busy. I've got one novel plotted out, and I'm working on another one. I've got a finished novel ready to submit to a publisher, and I've got two more in that series to flesh out.
If I keep busy, I can stop focusing on the thing I'm waiting for and distract myself with a new project. This is a win-win, since it keeps me from feeling like one big knee-jiggle all the time and keeps me productive while I wait.
So what do you do while you're waiting? Are you successful at waiting?
Thursday, April 11, 2013
The Friday Five
This week's Friday Five:
Five pieces of advice we gave our son when he got his new cell phone.
1. No Texting and Driving.
2. You will not pay more attention to your phone than you do to people.
3. No surfing the internet in your bedroom. For the safety and integrity of us all, the phone stays out where the parents can see it.
4. No downloading apps without clearing it with the folks.
5. Don't take or send any pictures with that phone that you would be embarrassed for your parents to see.
What phone etiquette would you recommend for a new phone user? What breach of phone etiquette makes you the most nuts?
Sunday, April 07, 2013
A Successful Weekend
|James and his lovely date Rebekah at the prom.
This last weekend was packed! Beginning Friday morning when my son, James, and I headed into the wilds of SE Minnesota. We arrived in the lovely hamlet of Preston where James successfully navigated the rigors of the driver's exam and emerged victorious with the precious license in hand. :)
|The Defenders basketball kids at prom.
|Dancing with Bekah.
On Sunday, it was my turn. I took over teaching the teen Sunday School class at church. I stepped out of this job when my MIL was very sick, and I've missed it. We're studying John's epistles, and I can already tell this group will be a lot of fun. They're talkers and questioners and good kids.
What I didn't get done was my chapter-by-chapter synopsis or judging more contest entries, so those are on the top of the list for Monday.
What about you? What did you get done this weekend? Was it epic? What are you plans for this week?
Thursday, April 04, 2013
The Friday Five
We've entered another season of Driver's Ed/Driver's tests. I'll be so glad when this part is behind us! "Watch your mirrors." "Slow down." "Keep a safe distance." "Watch your mirrors." "Give it some gas going around the corner." "Watch your mirrors." :)
In honor of our son, who is in the midst of all this instruction, this week's Friday Five is Five things I remember about my driver's test.
1. Right off the top, I'll let you know, I failed the first time I took my driver's exam.
2. The women at the DMV in Salina, Kansas were all horribly cranky all the time.
3. The horn didn't work when I went to take the test the second time and we had to go home so my dad could make the repair.
4. The second time seemed so much easier than the first.
5. The license cost $9.50, and when I gave the woman a $20 bill, she said "What do you think I am? A bank? I can't change that!" (remember I said they were cranky?) so I went outside where my dad was waiting for me and told him. He ran up to the 7-Eleven and got a big gulp, gave me the change, and I paid for my license. (He's a good man.)
What do you remember about taking your driver's test?
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My package from JanelleJ came in the mail yesterday and after fighting with the camera/computer combo I decided I could get pictures from my phone...so please excuse the poor quality...
It's a wee haunted house pin cushion!
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Deprived areas set to benefit most from changes
Less than one fifth of Northern Ireland's primary schools will share a £6.7m jackpot of additional funding if the proposed changes to the common funding scheme are approved by the Education Minister following the public consultation process.
Of 832 primary schools, 162 (19.5%) will be financially better off, according to illustrative budgets from the Department of Education.
It means that the schools – the majority in the Belfast Education and Library Board area (BELB) – will be able to use the additional resources to employ more staff to raise standards, particularly in literacy and numeracy, which is a key aim of the minister.
In BELB 56 will benefit, 33 in the Western Education and Library Board, 32 in the Southern Education and Library Board, 21 in the South Eastern Education and Library Board (SEELB) and 20 in the North Eastern Education and Library Board.
BELB will get the lion's share of the additional funding – almost half (£3.2m) what the other four boards would get collectively.
Some schools could see their annual budgets soar by more than six figures a year.
The three biggest winners are Holy Cross Boys' Primary, Belfast who would be £185,414 better off each year; Holy Trinity Primary, Belfast (£181,940) and St Kieran's Primary in the South Eastern Education and Library Board (£181,495).
Deputy permanent secretary of the department, John McGrath, told the education committee: "You have to remember that schools with a greater proportion of pupils who receive free school meals will benefit from this.
"Where concentrations of deprivation exist, particularly but not exclusively in Belfast, you will see schools gaining.
"Some will gain significantly, which is the minister's intent. Let us be clear about that."
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University of Texas Arlington
UTA In The News — Thursday, November 7, 2013
Licht Award for Excellence
Daisha Cipher, the associate director of UT Arlington's Center for Nursing Research, was part of a research team that recently received the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine's Elizabeth and Sidney Licht Award for Excellence in Scientific Writing in Rehabilitation Medicine, For Nurses reported. The paper recognized was titled, "Effectiveness of Supported Employment for Veterans With Spinal Cord Injuries: Results From a Randomized Multisite Study."
Honoring a son's memory
UT Arlington alumnus Roy D. Wilson has helped with baseball and softball facilities upgrades in honor of his son, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. Wilson and his son, Justin, were huge fans. Justin died in an accident in 2010, and Wilson knew he wanted to support the team in a way that would honor his son's memory.
Ensuring privacy in e-health records
Two UT Arlington researchers are leading a collaborative National Science Foundation project to protect personal, electronic healthcare data while ensuring that the anonymous records can be used for secondary analysis and improved health care, ECN.com reported. Associate Professor Heng Huang and Professor Gautam Das, both of the UT Arlington Computer Science & Engineering Department, have teamed to develop the new computational model that will de-identify information in electronic health records.
All Aboard
The new Metro ArlingtonXpress bus has added a stop on Collins Street, just south of Andrews Street near AT&T Stadium and Rangers Ballpark, The Dallas Morning News reported. Launched in August, riders can travel between UT Arlington and the Trinity Railway Express CentrePort/DFW Airport station.
Science Week
The UT Arlington College of Science is celebrating Science Week Nov. 4-9 with a series of special speakers and alumni who are returning to their alma mater, BioNews Texas reported. Among the list of guest speaker are David Nygren, a scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and a pioneer of gas chromatography, and professor emeritus at Virginia Tech University, Harold McNair.
Musical Renaissance Man
World-renowned composer, conductor and performer Gunther Schuller will be a guest-in-residence at UT Arlington's Wind Symphony Nov. 16 in Irons Recital Hall, 700 Greek Row Blvd., in the Fine Arts Building, The Dallas Observer reported.
Election 2013 Takeaway
Election ballots about taxing the marijuana industry in Colorado shows interesting aspects of culture and society, the Christian Science Monitor reported. Ben Agger, director of the UT Arlington's Sociology Department's Center for Theory, said, "Coloradoans voted in a sin tax, which often accompanies legal soft drug and inebriant use. Prohibition was repealed during the Depression in part to reap the economic benefits of legal alcohol sales. Colorado shows yet again that weed and capitalism go hand in hand."