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This is the time of year everyone gets contemplative about the coming year. Predictions are made. Forecasts are set.
For tourism, we're hearing that 2014 will be a banner year — growth like we haven't seen since the recession.
Certainly, tourism rebounded from the recession better than most markets.
However, in my work with tourism businesses in Savannah, I know there are still some struggling to recover from the economic downturn.
Yet, I believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and I believe we will see more of that light in 2014.
Want to know what goes into making my guess? Simple. I'm looking at the factors that go into Savannah's great tourism product.
The first is the weather — and that's a hard one to believe this week. Our tropical climate attracts people near and far. In fact, the industry's busiest seasons happen when the weather is at its best, spring and fall.
More people drive from Atlanta to Savannah than any other nearby city, and we've noticed that when the weather is bad in Atlanta, we see an uptick in visitors.
The next factor is the demand for our city. We have more than 12 million guests choose Savannah as their vacation destination. Visit Savannah, an organization charged with marketing our city to the world, does a great job of selling our city. Additionally, those businesses who have been marketing themselves to the world have built the buzz.
And we have another indicator of demand for our city, Trip Advisor.
The social review site serves as a travel almanac for the millions who decide to come here. They are basing their travel decisions on what people say about the individual businesses.
Overwhelmingly, the reviews are positive. That's a direct result of all those who serve in tourism. It's their daily commitment to customer service and southern hospitality. They are responsible for the continued demand.
Another aspect of our tourism product is why people come to Savannah. For a long time, we've attracted history buffs who want to celebrate our rich history. We've certainly done a good job of preserving it. Alternatively, I believe there will be a new drive in 2014.
People will travel to Savannah looking for an experience. We will start to move away from the typical hotel/restaurant activities and start to see more people who want to take a boat ride on a tall ship as it docks in our harbor or kayak along the ocean's coast.
Or, they will want to experience the music during the Savannah Music Festival.
During the Savannah Food & Wine Festival, half of all participants traveled to Savannah primarily to experience the amazing food and wine at the festival's 52 events.
Finally, the last factor that goes into the success of our industry is the breadth of experiences we offer.
In terms of lodging, we have high-end hotels, boutiques, bed and breakfasts, mid-market motels and house and room rentals from individual owners.
In terms of restaurants, we have upscale fine dining to casual comfort food. In our attractions, guests experience everything from historical homes to trendy taverns.
With so much going on, it's easy to see how the tourism forecast is showing a strong chance of continued success.
Michael Owens is president/CEO of the Tourism Leadership Council, the largest non-profit trade organization that supports and represents the tourism industry. Contact Owens at email@example.com or by calling 912-232-1223.


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Authorities in Colorado are issuing arrest warrants for the new and now former deputy superintendent of APS, who is facing child sexual assault charges there.
A group of trucks stopped traffic and did donuts for a while on I-25 near Montgomery last Sunday.
The single machine used by APD to analyze suspects' blood alcohol content is broken.
The "Fastest Nun in the West" is on her way to possible sainthood.
Stock markets rebounded from yesterday's crash after China once again cut its central interest rate.
Some kid in Taiwan accidentally poked a hole in a 17th century oil painting worth millions.
Although they're banned in Albuquerque pools, business at a mermaid tail swim school in Toronto is going swimmingly.
A girl who had been teased for liking boy stuff like Star Wars caught the attention of another Star Wars fan and ended up with some custom Storm Trooper armor and a meet with Weird Al.
There's a new documentary about musician and actor Michael Des Barres.
John MacAfee says the Ashley-Madison hack was an inside job.
A funeral home sent a family their loved one's brain in a bag. Court says they can't sue.
Maximum sentence for a driver who killed a cyclist in January: 90 days in jail, $300 fine.
Syrian army agrees to a ceasefire from Friday to Monday.
Hurricane Sandy is heading our way.
WikiLeaks is releasing the U.S. policies on detaining people in camps and GitMo. The website hacked them from the DOD.
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei goes Gangnam style.
Why it's so hard to fire a police officer.
Bullied teen throws herself in front of a train.
7-year-old girl writes an opera.
Legalizing marijuana is on the ballot in Washington, Colorado and Oregon.
Rape is rape, says the president.
Don't worry about convicted sex offenders this Halloween. They've got a curfew.
Last-minute DIY Halloween costumes.
Nirvana, the Broadway musical.
In recent months, the mass media has brought awareness to the rise in GLBT suicides across our country. The sad truth and reality is that for far too long there has been a silence when dealing and coping with the issue of GLBT suicides, GLBT bullying, and GLBT discrimination.
We must rise to the occasion so those members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender community that live in fear, self hate and silence are silent no more. For those in other countries that fear for their lives because a person can still be legally killed for being GLBT, we are silent no more. For every struggling member of our community, we are silent no more.
Together, as a united front we are silent no more. Please join me, as we take a stand together at Morningside Park, Monday October 11 at 7:00 pm for National Coming Out Day. Coming together as one community so others have the courage to stand and be strong. This is not a protest or even a rally, rather its people coming together to be one voice.
Together in Pride,
Albuquerque Pride

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cliff Lee outpitched Stephen Strasburg in a matchup of aces and turned a one-run lead over to the bullpen.
That's a big problem for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Adam LaRoche's tiebreaking single in the eighth inning helped the Washington Nationals rally from an early deficit to beat the Phillies 5-3 Friday night.
After Lee departed, Mike Adams (1-1) and Jake Diekman allowed three runs and five hits in an inning.
The Phillies' relievers have a 5.07 ERA, worst in the NL. They've also blown six saves, though closer Jonathan Papelbon is 8 for 9.
"I think we'll take Mike Adams in the eighth inning every time," Lee said. "I know I will."
Benches and bullpens emptied in the fifth after Denard Span exchanged words with Lee. Span was upset that Lee threw an inside fastball as he called time out.
After he grounded out, Span stopped between the plate and the mound on his way back to the dugout and said something to Lee. Players ran on the field, but nothing happened.
"He kept looking at me so I just said, 'If you're going to stand there in the box, be ready to hit,'" Lee said. "I'll take that strike every time, but I threw a ball."
Lee allowed two runs — one earned — and four hits, striking out five in seven innings.
Strasburg was hurt by an error on right fielder Jayson Werth, who dropped a foul ball two pitches before Marlon Byrd hit a three-run homer in the first inning. The hard-throwing right-hander gave up three unearned runs and six hits, striking out five in six innings.
Jerry Blevins (2-0) retired the two batters he faced in the seventh to earn the win. Rafael Soriano tossed a scoreless ninth for his sixth save in six tries and extended his scoreless streak to 23 innings, dating to last season.
The Phillies, who played just their second game in five days, have lost two in a row at home after a 6-4 trip to the West Coast. They had two scheduled days off this week and another game was rained out.
Strasburg retired the first two hitters before Chase Utley and Ryan Howard hit consecutive singles. Werth then let Byrd's fly ball bounce off his glove after a long run near the foul line.
One pitch later, Byrd lined a 96 mph fastball into the seats in right-center to give the Phillies a 3-0 lead.
They were up 3-2 in the eighth when Span led off with a double off Adams. He stole third and scored on Anthony Rendon's single to center to tie it at 3-3. Werth followed with a single up the middle.
"I have to be better," Adams said. "I've been doing this long enough. I know what adjustments need to be made. I'm not going to dwell on it."
Diekman replaced Adams and allowed LaRoche's go-ahead RBI hit to center.
Ian Desmond followed with a double to right that just eluded Byrd's diving attempt. Diekman escaped further trouble by striking out Danny Espinosa and Tyler Moore with runners on second and third. After Jose Lobaton walked to load the bases, Diekman struck out pinch-hitter Zach Walters.
"The eighth and ninth innings have been good for us with various guys we've used," Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said. "I felt good at that point. Five consecutive hits is hard to do, but it happened."
Moore connected off Lee in the third to cut it to 3-1.
Moore started the fifth with a single, advanced to third when Lobaton reached on second baseman Utley's fielding error. After Strasburg sacrificed, Span drove in Moore on a groundout to Utley.
NOTES: Lee had four walks entering the game, but walked two, including Strasburg on four pitches. ... Former Phillies closer Brad Lidge, who was 48 for 48 in save chances during Philadelphia's 2008 World Series championship season, will throw out the first pitch Saturday night. ... RHP Tanner Roark (2-0, 2.76) goes for the Nationals against Philadelphia's A.J. Burnett (1-1, 2.15) on Saturday night.


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Kurt Nimmo
November 9, 2008
It really is pathetic the way libs are fooled. They invariably buy into all the manufactured hype around elections. They are hard pressed to realize the obvious fact — elections are dog and pony shows designed to trick the public into thinking they are participating in the so-called democratic process when in fact they are simply signing off on corporate and banker vetted candidates, who are little more than PR front men and script readers. Behind the paper-thin curtain of hype and distraction is the ugly reality of predatory globalism and the New World Order. Obama is no different than Bush, except he is more intelligent and more palatable to the masses. Democrats have the same agenda as the Republicans, albeit with differences on a few social issues, which are played up in the corporate media. But when it comes to financial and foreign policy — and the two are intertwined — there is no difference. Liberal statists, who like to call themselves "progressives," always discover this after the election. It happens every election cycle.
|The Democrat leadership, epitomized by Rahm Emanuel, will continue the neocon-neoliberal agenda: more war, in fact endless war, and a continuation of the banker consolidation that will ultimately reduce the Democrat base and the rest of the country to third world status.
Take as an example Stephen Zunes. Mr. Zunes is a respected "progressive," a professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco, where he chaired the Peace and Justice Studies program between 1998 and 2004. He teaches courses on the politics of Middle East, so he knows something about U.S. foreign policy and Israel. He should have known Obama was just another front man for mass murder in the Middle East, especially after he so obligingly sojourned to kiss the ring at AIPAC. But Zunes drank the kool-aid like all the other "progressives." He wanted to believe Obama was something other than what he really is — a front man for the bankers and corporatists — so he deceived himself into thinking the "change" mirage was real.
"I had really wanted to celebrate Barack Obama's remarkable victory for a day or so before becoming cynical again. I really did," Zunes laments. "And yet, less than 24 hours after the first polls closed, the president-elect chose as his chief of staff — perhaps the most powerful single position in any administration — Rahm Emanuel, one of the most conservative Democratic members of Congress."
Conservative is a misnomer. Rahm Emanuel is a Democrat neocon, for lack of a better description. "Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel is a member of the so-called New Democrat Coalition (NDC), of group of center-right pro-business Congressional Democrats affiliated with the Democratic Leadership Conference, which is dedicated to moving the Democratic Party away from its more liberal and progressive base," writes Zunes.
In fact, the current Democrat party leadership has never embraced its "more liberal and progressive base." The Democrat party is a corporatist contrivance just like the Republicans. In the murky and mostly forgotten past, the Democrats were the party of Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson, who opposed the bankers. All of this changed after the election of 1912 when the banker tool Woodrow Wilson was elected and it really gained momentum a few years later when Roosevelt's New Deal coalition gained control of the party. In the 1980s the Democrats adopted the so-called "Third Way" — described as a centrist compromise between capitalism and socialism, that is to say Fabian socialism — and it was off to the races with bankers and corporatists leading the charge.
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In order to mesmerize and fool the rank and file, the New Democrats have pandered and paid lip service to liberal and progressive ideals while teaming up with the Republicans to continue the all-war, all the time agenda. As Zunes documents, Rahm Emanuel is a prime example of this deception and betrayal. He supported the invasion of Iraq and has consistently called for Pentagon budget increases. He is a "prominent hawk" (that is to say, neocon) in regard to Israel and its multiple crimes against humanity. Mr. Zunes tells us the Democrats attempted to resist all of this through a series of amendments. In fact, such amendments and ineffectual complaints were little more than showboating and pandering to the repeatedly betrayed Democrat base.
"It is unclear how serious of a blow Obama's selection of Emanuel is to those who hoped that Obama might actually steer the country in a more progressive direction," writes Zunes. "It's easy to see it as nothing less than a slap in the face of the progressive anti-war elements of the party to whom Obama owes his election, particularly following his selection of Sen. Joe Biden as vice president."
It should be clear as a bell. The Democrat leadership, epitomized by Rahm Emanuel, will continue the neocon-neoliberal agenda: more war, in fact endless war, and a continuation of the banker consolidation that will ultimately reduce the Democrat base and the rest of the country to third world status.
So-called progressives and rank and file Democrats need to understand there is very little difference between the Bush neocons and the Obama neolibs — in fact, a look at the membership list of the Council on Foreign Relations and attendee lists of the Bilderberg meetings reveal a conspicuous crossover, not that you will read about it in the New York Times.
Mr. Zunes holds out hope, however futile. The appointment of Rahm Emanuel to the post of chief of staff "does not necessarily mean that Obama as president will pursue nothing better than a Clintonesque center-right agenda. Someone with Obama's intelligence, knowledge and leadership qualities need not be unduly restricted by the influence of his chief of staff as less able presidents have. At the same time, this shocking appointment of Emanuel is illustrative of the need for the progressive base that brought him to power to not celebrate too long and to refocus our energies into pushing hard to ensure that the change Obama promised is something we really can believe in."
Energies, unfortunately, all for naught as the base once again reveals a propensity to be fooled and diverted. Mr. Zunes and the progressives need to do some serious soul searching and realize they have no place in the Democrat party. First and foremost, they need to understand that the Democrat party is owned by the bankers and the corporatists. Second, they need to realize that Obama is nothing if not a front man for the international banking elite and he will not only pursue "a Clintonesque center-right agenda" (the center, right, or left has nothing to do with it) but will in fact surpass Clinton and, indeed, even George W. Bush.
Progressives need to get off the Democrat bus and organize a new political party. If they take the Democrat rank and file with them that will truly serve a grand and stunning blow to the likes of Rahm Emanuel and the party leadership. Short of that, the Democrat bus is headed over a cliff into the globalist abyss.


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Traveling to the Caucasus countries of Georgia and Armenia is a contrast between sophisticated world capitals with their café societies and great food, to central Georgia's timeless vineyards, old world rural towns, and Armenia's scenic mountain villages.
Do you know that Georgia is one of the oldest wine producing regions of the world? It is also known for its fine food, stunning landscape, modern architecture, ancient churches and fortresses. The capital Tbilisi is a sophisticated city with a café society. The New York Times recent 'Future Shock' article contrasts Tbilisi's 'Old Town' charm and architecture with its shiny new skyline. We'll be walking those narrow streets and photographing the people, environs, historic structures, and partaking of the culture and cuisine, an unforgettable experience today as it has been for travelers and writers for many years.
A short drive from Tbilisi is the Kahetic wine region, an important and culturally rich area and home to one of the oldest wine cultures of the world, where we'll photograph the vineyards, ancient caves, and the traditional wine making methods. In addition to a wonderful day of photography, we'll be sampling wines of a renowned vineyard—a perfect all around day!
Next we travel north to the scenic and very remote Svaneti region, an area rich in historical and cultural significance. This region of snow-capped mountain peaks, alpine meadows and rich forests, is home to the proud mountain people who maintain their traditional lifestyle, and who we will be photographing. We'll hike to a local village to dine with a family where we experience their hospitality, culture and cuisine, as we explore this exceptional landscape. On our return drive we visit the town of Gori, crossroads of many historical and military events and Stalin's birthplace.
Before we leave Georgia, we'll travel southwest of Tbilisi to the archaeological site of Dmanisi, which has some of the earliest known hominid fossils outside of Africa. In 2013 the skull fossil 'Skull 5' was unearthed there, and is believed to be the world's first completely preserved adult skull from the early Pleistocene era.
Armenia's multitude of ancient churches, medieval towns, and World Heritage Sties makes this a distinctive Eurasia destination, so after crossing the border, we drive through the Aragatsotn region stopping to photograph the dramatic mountain vistas, and the medieval fortress of Amberd on the slopes of Mount Aragats.
We end our journey in the modern capital, Yerevan, where we relax and explore the diverse historical sites, museums and modern sights, people watch, and enjoy the slow pace of this cultural city, a perfect place to end a remarkable photographic journey.
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Day 1 & 2 travel from the US to Tbilisi, George
June 6 & 7, 2016
Day 3 Arrive Tbilisi Georgia Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel
Wed. June 8 evening orientation with cocktails and dinner (D)
Day 4 Tbilisi Radisson Hotel
Thu. June 9 After breakfast we walk along Rustaevli Avenue the cities main artery. Along this grand avenue are the Parliament Buildings, National Gallery, Opera House, Theatre and museums, and a series of sculptures, all in soviet architecture. This is a perfect place to photograph the fashionable young Georgians who frequent the numerous French cafes. We continue on to Freedom Square with the Monument of St. George.
After lunch we visit Tbilisi's Old Town, the most ancient part of the city, renowned for its mix of cultures, and wooden houses. We end our day photographing modern Tbilisi, The Peace Bridge over the Jura River, and the Public Service Hall.
Day 5 Tbilisi – Sighnaghi –Telavi Chateau Mere
Fri. June 10 This morning we drive through the fertile valleys of the Kakheti wine district. The valley surrounded by the snow-capped Caucasus Mountains and is home to some of the oldest vineyards on earth! Our first tasting and lunch is at Pheasant's Tears, producer of biodynamic wines. Pheasant's Tears has vineyards in Karti, and in several other Kakheit districts, as well as sourcing grapes from other regional growers. These vineyards grow the ancient varietals of Chinuri, Mtsvane, Kisi, Tsolkauri, Rkatsitell, Tavkveri, and their own brandy Georgian Chacha.
Learn about biodynamic wine making methods and tour Pheasant's ancient cellar.
After lunch we start our slow drive to our next winery and home for the evening, Chateau Mere, renown for their typical Georgian cuisine and wine. (B,L& D)
Day 6 Telavi – Tbilisi Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel
Sat. June 11 Our wine region tour continues with a visit to a local master of Georgian clay jars known as "Qvevri" which are used for storing wine underground. We next visit the wine cellar of the Alaverdi Cathedral to taste wine made by the monks. Georgian cuisine is a blend of culinary styles that were transported along the trade routes, and contains influences from Europe and the Middle East, A typical meal consists of a variety of dishes with various herbs and spices. This afternoon is our first home cooked Georgian meal, where we dine with a local family
Late afternoon we return to Tbilisi. (B&L)
Day 7 Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Gori – Kutaisi Bagrati 1003 Hotel
Sun. June 12 This morning we depart for a one-hour drive to eastern Georgia, and to the city of Mtskheta with its UNESCO World Heritage sites of medieval cathedrals, monasteries and fortresses. Mtskheta is the ancient capital and a religious center of Georgia. The city is known for its Roman ruins dating back to the 3rd century BC. We then travel to the ancient city of Gori, means Heap or Hill the birthplace of Joseph Vissarionovich Jughashvili, aka Stalin. We end our day in Kutaisi, the town famous for the 'Golden Fleece'. (B, L & D)
Day 8 Katsisi – Mestia – Ushguli Ushba Hotel
Mon. June 13 Today, we drive northwest to the scenic and isolated region of Upper Svaneti, where mountains separate the deep gorges. This region is inhabited by the Svars, an ethnic subgroup of the Georgians. The Svars live in small medieval-type villages with unusual tower houses, once used as defense posts against the invaders. The Svars, who still wear their white and black wool hats, maintain their traditional lifestyle. We spend the day photographing the Svars in their medieval villages. Dinner is with a local family. (B, L & D) 3 hour drive
Day 9 Ushguli – Tbilisi Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel
Tues. June 14 We spend the day leisurely driving back to Tbilisi, stopping along the route to photograph the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ushguli village, and Queen Tamar's summer tower. (B&L)
Day 10 Tbilisi – Dmanisi – Georgia Puchkino B & B
Wed. June 15 Armenia Border – Pushkino
This morning we depart Tbilisi for Armenia, stopping to photograph the skulls of Zezva and Mzia, in the archaeological site of Dmanisi. Experts believe the fossilized bones date to about 1.8 million years ago and are the oldest indisputable remains of humans discovered outside Africa. On route to the border we will stop in the spa town of Borjomi to photograph. After we cross the border we drive to the Armenian village of Puchkino, where we spend the night. (B, L &D)
Day 11 Pushkino - Amberd –Saghmosavank – Metsamor – Echmiadzin – Yerevan, Armenia Marriott Hote
Thu. June 16 Today we drive through the Aragstsotn region, stopping to photograph the historic site of Alphabet Park and the medieval fortress of Amberd, built on the slopes of Mount Aragats. The fortress perched high on a hillside offers a spectacular view of the snow-capped mountains. The fortress is home to the 13th century Sagmosavank monastic complex situated atop a precipitous gorge carved by the Kasagh River. (B &L)
Day 12 Yerevan – Garni –Geghard - Yerevan Marriott Hote
Fri. June 17 Yerevan, the capital of Armenia is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities, dating back to the 8th century BC. We visit the Matenadaran, an ancient repository that holds one of the world's richest collections of illuminated books, manuscripts, and historic documents, the Cafesjian Museum of Contemporary Art, Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall and the Genocide Museum. We photograph the World Heritage Sites of 4th century Geghard Monastery and Echmiadzin Cathedral, and the remains of ancient temples and early Bronze Age settlements. (B&L)
Day 13 Yerevan Marriott Hotel
Sat. June 18 Today we take a scenic drive to the Khor Virap Monastery, a pilgrimage site set on a plateau facing Mount Ararat, the snow capped symbol of Armenia and the biblical resting place of Noah's Ark. After photographing the mountain vistas, we continue to the cliff-perched Noravank, a 13th century church a jewel of Armenian medieval architecture. (B & L)
Day 14 Yerevan Marriott Hotel
SJun. June 19 Visit the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, The National Gallery, The Armenian Genocide Memorial & Museum and the ERebuni Fortress which over looks the city.
We wind down our remarkable journey with a tour and tasting at the Ararat Brandy Company. Tonight is our farewell dinner. (B, L & D)
Day 15 Depart for home
Mon. June 20
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The New England Revolution got a big boost on Sunday with a 5-0 win over the LA Galaxy.
Saer Sene opened the scoring in the 34th minute. A well-worked give-and-go with Diego Fagundez set Sene free in the box, and he calmly slotted it home.
Lee Nguyen doubled the lead in the 71st with a deflected shot from the top of the box.
Fagundez would round out a nice individual game with a goal in the 87th minute, with Chad Barrett adding a fourth in stoppage time for good measure.
Kelyn Rowe added a fifth in the last minute of the game, giving the home fans a win to remember.
LA was without Robbie Keane and Omar Gonzalez, who were on international duty.


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[photogallerylink id=57062 align=left]Comedian [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]D.L. Hughley[/lastfm] will be one of the three headlining comedians when Comedy JAM 3 presented by 888 MAC-THAT hits Jamlando on Thursday, November 17th at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. You probably know D.L. Hughley from his ABC/UPN sitcom The Hughleys or The Original Kings of Comedy, but there are probably some other facts about this funnyman you're not aware of.
1. His full name is Darryl Lynn Hughley.
2. He was born in Los Angeles, California on March 6, 1963 to Audrey and Charles Hughley.
3. He was the original host of the BET stand-up comedy show Comic View.
4. In 2005 he had a talk show on Comedy Central called Weekends at the DL.
5. He has had roles on the TV shows Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and on NBC's Scrubs.
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6. He delivered a tearful eulogy at the funeral of one of his best friends, King of Comedy Bernie Mac, in 2008.
7. He has been married to LaDonna Hughley since 1986. The couple have three children: Ryan, Tyler and Kyle.
8. He hosted a CNN show called D. L. Hughley Breaks the News that covered global happenings in politics, entertainment, sports and pop culture.
9. He recently hosted the D.L. Hughley Morning Show on radio station WRKS-FM NY.
10. And finally, he has filled in for Whoopi Goldberg on the Hot Topics segment of ABC's sometimes controversial morning show The View.
Remember, you can catch D.L. Hughley at Comedy JAM 3 presented by 888 MAC-THAT on Thursday, November 17th at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. Tickets for Comedy JAM 3 on sale this Friday, August 26th at Ticketmaster.com.


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1989 Chevy C1500 - Timeless
Hollis Foutch's body-dropped C1500
When GM rolled out all-new fullsize trucks for the 1988 model year, the custom truck world exploded. Buyers flocked to the new, clean body style and rejuvenated the custom truck culture. Truckin' was all over this movement as parts for these great-looking trucks were everywhere. We've featured scores of '88-'98 Chevy and GMC trucks since, but it's still hard to imagine that some of these trucks are now over 20 years old. With a few exceptions, like modern wheels and stereo components, Hollis Foutch's '89 Chevy C1500 looks like it could have been built in 1989. Not that there's anything wrong with that, it just proves that subtle, clean trucks will never go out of style.
The popularity of '88-'98 Chevy trucks means that it takes a little more work to get one to stand out in a crowd. Since Hollis had already decided on keeping the body and paint simple, a body drop was in order. Using 1/4-inch wall 2x3-inch rectangular tubing, Hollis reinforced the factory frame to perform a stock-floor body drop. The truck's body mounts were relocated 31/2 inches lower and the bed floor was cut out along the entire perimeter and welded back in with the wheelwells nearly flush with the bedrails to clear the C-notch. With little room in the wheelwells to work with, Hollis used tubular control arms 3/4-inch shorter than factory, Belltech 2-inch drop spindles, and Slam Specialties RE7 'bags and Belltech Nitro Drop 2 shocks. The rear also uses RE7 'bags and Belltech shocks, but this time on a cantilevered two-link that locates a 12-bolt rear that was narrowed 7 inches and filled with Moser axles. B.A.D. Mauler wheels and Nitto NT420S tires were chosen for the silver Chevy, 22x81/2 inches with 255/30R22 tires in the front and 22x10 inches with 295/30R22 Nittos in the rear.
Sticking to the theme, Hollis kept the interior low-key and worked on making every surface look custom. Nearly every bit of plastic in the interior was smoothed and painted before new black carpet was installed. Brad Stevens at DBS Rod Shop in Checotah, Oklahoma, upholstered the low-back buckets and headliner in black leather with ostrich inserts that are both custom and luxurious. A full complement of billet trim adorns the switch panels on the doors, the gauges, light switch, and HVAC controls and ducts. Sill more billet comes in the way of pedals, a column shifter, and a full-billet B.A.D. Mauler steering wheel that matches the 22s on the corners. For plenty of audio while cruising Main St. or the showgrounds, a JVC KD-BT1 head unit sends signals to speakers in the factory locations.
Hollis' job has him working on sheetmetal every day, and his experience as a body man paid off when it came time to sort out the panels on his '89 regular cab. Hollis, along with Brad Stevens at DBS, removed all of the unnecessary and distracting blemishes from the truck's surface. Gone are the door handles, third brake light, stake pockets, taillights, and rear bumper. With all of the holes in the sheetmetal filled and smoothed, Hollis welded in a roll pan and flush-mounted two 12-inch LED strips to serve as tail lights. The front of the truck is also simple and clean, as a smooth front bumper and factory grille shell were prepped to match the rest of the truck's Prowler Silver paint from Lesonal. A billet grille insert and a billet Bow Tie are the only adornments and make for an understated overall look that will keep his truck looking fresh for years to come.
Special thanks go out to Hollis' wife Jennifer, Brad Stevens, and Jeremy Rhoden, all of whom helped make the truck a reality, and might be called upon when Hollis begins his next wave of customization.


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Hi Shirlann, I always loved this song too. Wonder if my kids remember me singing it to them, must ask
I remember singing this song to my kids. Tnx June!
thanks Texasstar, me too
Love it! Thanks.
Aaah...the kind frog!........
I love this little pictue altogether, makes me wish I could paint
I simply LOVE that fungi made into a balcony!! Thanks so very much June!!
he's standing at the front gate hat in hand awaiting an invitation. Though why he wants to marry a mouse defeats me, especially since Karl has found out he has one in his kitchen
Mistress Mouse ~ Where is this frog you are talking with? I can't seem to find him!! Thanks for such a cute puzzle June!! :)))(time, 3:08)
Oh no, don't mention frogs Mistress Mouse. I fear this may start another tadpole riot in Bugosiland!!


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|15 Jul 1986
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|8 May 1985
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|8 May 1985
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|Richard P. Price
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|Nordson Corporation
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This invention relates generally to dispensing systems for heated fluids and more particularly concerns such a system including several controlled heaters along a flow path for fluid to be dispensed.
A number of industrial applications exist in which a heated liquid or molten solid or the like is moved through a flow path to an outlet. For example, in the extrusion of plastics, heated thermoplastic material is conveyed through a suitable conduit to an extruder, and in hot melt adhesive dispensing systems, molten adhesive is conveyed from an adhesive tank to a dispenser.
In the case of a hot melt adhesive dispensing system, for example, such a system typically includes a heated dispenser, or gun, receiving hot melt adhesive in a molten condition from a heated tank or manifold through a heated hose. In one form of such system, adhesive in solid form is melted in a tank and pumped from the tank via a heated manifold to the dispenser through the hose.
Heaters are employed in the hose and in the dispenser, as well as in the pump manifold, in order to prevent cooling, and resultant solidification, of the adhesive while it travels from the manifold to the dispenser outlet, or nozzle.
In the past, in such systems, the gun, the hose, and the manifold each served as separate locations along the hot melt adhesive flow path at which individual heaters under closed loop heater control were provided. Thus, in such a system, at the dispenser, a temperature sensor monitors the temperature of adhesive in the dispenser, and a heater controller compares the monitored temperature with a setpoint temperature to control a heater in the dispenser. Similar closed loop heater control is provided utilizing a separate heater and temperature sensor for each of the hose and the manifold. In such a system, it has proved difficult to maintain the discharge temperature of adhesive at the dispenser at a desired level. However, since the dispensed adhesive temperature affects the performance and the characteristics of the adhesive as it is applied to substrates, it is desirable to maintain this temperature as nearly as possible at a selected, substantially constant level.
It is the general aim of the invention in heated material flow systems of the foregoing type to provide an improved controlled temperature dispensing system in which the temperature of the dispensed material is much more nearly constant than has been possible in previous systems.
In one embodiment of the invention, the improved controlled temperature dispensing system takes the form of a hot melt adhesive dispensing system having a heated manifold, a heated dispenser, or gun, and a heated hose for coupling adhesive from the manifold to the dispenser. A closed loop temperature control arrangement is provided for each of these three system portions (the manifold, the hose and the gun) wherein the adhesive temperature is compared to a setpoint temperature to produce an error, or control, signal; and a heater is controlled based upon the error signal, which is reflective of the error between the actual temperature and the setpoint temperature.
In addition, in the illustrated form of the invention, the temperature error signal at the dispenser is scaled and integrated over time to produce a first feedback signal which is used to alter the hose setpoint temperature. Similarly, for adhesive in the hose, the error between the sensed temperature and an adjusted setpoint temperature is scaled and integrated over time to produce a second feedback signal for adjusting the setpoint temperature of the manifold closed loop temperature control arrangement. This "cascading" of the temperature error signals improves the uniformity of dispensed adhesive temperature by cascading the downstream (with reference to the direction of adhesive flow) temperature errors to upstream closed loop temperature control arrangements.
In practice, the dispenser and the dispenser heater in such a hot melt adhesive dispensing system, have a substantially limited heat transfer capability relative to that of the manifold and manifold heater. Usually, the hose heater is capable of transferring more heat to the adhesive than the dispenser heater, but less than that of the manifold heater. Therefore, the dispenser heater is capable, as adhesive flows through the system and is dispensed, of raising the temperature of dispensed adhesive only a relatively small amount. The hose heater has a greater capability of heat transfer, and the manifold heater the greatest of the three heaters.
One basic advantage of the invention is that the temperature which is most important to control (the temperature of the dispensed adhesive) is used to influence the operation of both the upstream hose heater and the manifold heater, which have a greater heat transfer capability, in a series, or cascade, arrangement. By cascading the dispenser adhesive temperature error signal back to the hose and manifold temperature control loops, and by coupling the hose adhesive temperature error back to the manifold temperature control loop, the hose and gun heaters may operate consistently at a percentage power point (nominally 50% of full power) regardless of the particular heat transfer capabilities of the dispenser and hose heaters. This is possible since the larger capacity manifold heater is employed, responsive to both gun and hose adhesive temperature errors, to heat the adhesive in the manifold at a greater rate than that merely called for by the temperature of the adhesive in the manifold; and the hose heater is employed, responsive to gun temperature errors, to heat the adhesive in the hose at a greater rate than that called for by the temperature of the adhesive in the hose.
In the illustrated controlled temperature hot melt adhesive dispensing system, having cascaded temperature control loops, the cascading of temperature errors is preferably deactivated when the dispenser is turned off for a length of time. This prevents the undesirable feedback of temperature error signals which might arise due to slight fixed offsets in the setpoint temperatures of the hose and the gun heeater control loops.
Other advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description and upon reference to the drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic illustration of a controlled temperature hot melt adhesive dispensing system in accordance with the present invention; and
FIGS. 2A, 2B and 2C illustrate the forms of the feedback response, between control loops, in the system of FIG. 1 for several forms of temperature error signals.
While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, a specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed but, on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
With reference now to FIG. 1, an exemplary hot melt adhesive dispensing system 11 includes a melting tank 12 for holding the supply of hot melt adhesive and a heated dispenser, or gun, 13 for dispensing hot melt adhesive supplied from the tank 12. The hot melt adhesive, in a suitable molten condition, is supplied to the dispenser 13 through a heated hose 14, and the adhesive is dispensed through a nozzle 16 of the dispenser. The hot melt adhesive is supplied from the tank 12 to the hose 14 and the dispenser 13, under the influence of a pump 17, from a pump manifold 18.
The manifold 18 includes a heater 19 for heating adhesive in the manifold. The manifold 18 is typically formed from a thermally conductive material such as metal and serves to enhance the heat transfer from the heater 19 to the adhesive in the manifold. The hose 14 includes a heater 21, preferably extending substantially the length of the hose (and illustrated schematically in FIG. 1), and the dispenser 13 includes a heater 22. The dispenser 13, like the manifold 18, is preferably thermally conductive to enhance heat transfer from the heater 22 to the adhesive in the dispenser. In the illustrated system, the heat transfer capability of the heater 19 and the manifold 18 is the greatest of the three heater systems in the hot melt adhesive dispensing system 11. The heat transfer capability of the heater 22 and the dispenser 13 is less than that of the heater 21 in the hose 14.
In order to sense the temperature of the adhesive at each of the three adhesive heating locations in the adhesive flow path, three temperature sensors are provided. A temperature sensor 23 is located in the manifold 18, a temperature sensor 24 is placed in the hose 14, and a temperature sensor 26 is located in the dispenser 13.
The dispenser heater 22 and the temperature sensor 26 cooperate with a first heater controller 27 to form a first closed loop temperature control arrangement. The hose heater 21 and the temperature sensor 24 cooperate with a second heater controller 28 to form a second closed loop temperature control arrangement, and the manifold heater 19 and the temperature sensor 23 cooperate with a third heater controller 29 to form a third closed loop temperature control arrangement.
As thus far described, each of the heater controllers 27-29 cooperates with its associated heater and temperature sensor to tend to maintain the temperature of the adhesive at each of the three locations in the adhesive flow path at a setpoint temperature. Each setpoint temperature may be the same as the other setpoint temperatures.
The heater controller 27 for the dispenser 13, for example, includes a comparator 31 which compares a sensed temperature signal, on a line 32 from the temperature sensor 26, with a setpoint temperature signal on an input line 33. The output 34 of the comparator 31 is coupled to a proportional controller 36, which energizes the heater 22 via suitable power leads 37. The proportional controller 36 may take a variety of forms, but in substance supplies an amount of power (between zero and full power) to the heater 22 dependent upon the value of the output 34 of the comparator 31. The proportional controller 36 may be responsive to the output 34 of the comparator 31 such that if the sensed temperature exceeds the setpoint temperature, no power is coupled to the heater. The proportional controller 36 would then provide an increasing proportion of full power to the heater 22 for increased amounts by which the setpoint temperature exceeds the sensed temperature, up to the full activation of the heater 22.
The heater controller 28 for the hose 14 includes a comparator 38 which compares a sensed temperature signal, on a line 39 from the temperature sensor 24, with a setpoint temperature signal on an input line 54. The output 56 of the comparator 38 is coupled to a proportional controller 41, which energizes the heater 21 via suitable power leads 42.
The heater controller 29 for the manifold 18 includes a comparator 43 which compares a sensed temperature signal, on a line 46 from the temperature sensor 23, with a setpoint temperature signal on an input line 61. The output 62 of the comparator 43 is coupled to a proportional controller 44, which energizes the heater 19 via suitable power leads 47.
The first heater controller 27, for the dispenser 13, provides closed loop servo control of the heating of adhesive in the dispenser. In order to take advantage of the greater heat transfer capabilities of the upstream heaters 21 and 19, the output 34 of the comparator 31 in the heater controller 27 not only serves as the input to the proportional controller 36 but also is coupled, in cascade, upstream to the heater controller 28 for the hose 14 and to the heater controller 29 for the manifold 18.
To do this, the comparator output 34 is coupled to an integrator 51 which produces a time integral of the comparator output, and scales this output, to produce a first feedback signal at an output 52, which is coupled to the heater controller 28. This feedback output 52 is algebraically summed with a setpoint input 53 for the heater controller 28 to provide an adjusted setpoint input 54 to the comparator 38. If the time integral output 52 is negative, it is subtracted from the setpoint 53, and if the time integral output 52 is positive, it is added to the setpoint signal 53.
In operation, if the temperature sensed at the dispenser 13 is lower than the setpoint temperature for the heater controller 27, assuming a zero initial condition for the comparator output 34, the output 34 rises, producing a positive output signal at the feedback signal output 52 of the integrator 51. This positive feedback signal is added to the setpoint temperature signal 53, and the adjusted setpoint 54 for the comparator 38 (in the hose heater controller 28) increases. This increase in the signal 54 has the same effect on the output 56 of the comparator 38 as a decrease in the sensed temperature signal 39. Consequently, the comparator 38 output 56 results in the proportional control 41 increasing the energization of the hose heater 21, so that the hose heater is in part responsive to the drop in the sensed temperature at the dispenser 13.
Therefore, for a given setpoint input 53, the output 56 of the comparator 38 in the hose heater controller 28 can increase if either the sensed hose temperature signal 39 decreases or if the time integral feedback output 52 from the integrator 51 increases.
The output 56 of the comparator 38 in the hose heater controller 28 is not only coupled to the proportional control 41 but also to an integrator 57, similar to the integrator 51, which time integrates and scales the comparator output 56. The output 58 of the integrator 57 is algebraically summed with a setpoint temperature signal at an input 59 in the manifold heater controller 29 to produce an adjusted setpoint temperature input 61, which is coupled to the comparator 43. The comparator 43 functions, in the same manner as the comparator 38, to compare a sensed manifold temperature signal 46 with the adjusted setpoint temperature signal 61 to produce an output 62, for the proportional controller 44, which controls the energization level of the manifold heater 19. For a given setpoint input 59, the output 62 of the comparator 43 increases, to increase the energization of the manifold heater 19, in response to a decrease in the manifold sensed temperature signal 46 or an increase in the output signal 58 from the integrator 57. The output 58 of the integrator 57 is in turn dependent upon the time integral of the output 56 of the comparator 38 in the manifold heater controller 28, which is itself influenced by the sensed temperature signals 39 and 32 as earlier discussed.
The interconnection of the heater controllers 27, 28 and 29 by the integrators 51 and 57 serves to cascade the temperature error signals at the output of the comparators 31 and 38 in an upstream direction to take advantage of the increased heat transfer capabilities of the heaters 21 and 19 to correct errors in the adhesive temperature at the dispenser 13.
In FIGS. 2A-2C, the forms of output waveforms for a typical integrator, such as at the output 52 of the integrator 51, in response to three exemplary input waveforms, such as at the integrator input 34, are illustrated. As shown in FIG. 2A, in response to a step input 81 to the integrator 51, a linear sloped response 82 at the integrator output is produced. In FIG. 2B, for a limited duration positive excursion 83 of the input signal 34, the response 84 of the integrator assumes a new, higher value and stays at that value. In FIG. 2C, with a sinusoidal signal 85 at the input 34 to the integrator 51, the integrator output is a negative cosine signal 86.
In order to prevent the adjustment of the setpoint signals 53 and 59 when the dispenser 13 is not dispensing adhesive, and hence when the adhesive flow is stopped, the integrators 51 and 57 are deactivated, or disconnected from the heater controllers 27-29 during no flow conditions. In order to do this, a flow sensor 66 in the adhesive flow path has an output 67 coupled to a flow detector circuit 68. The flow sensor 66 may be, for example, a dispenser pressure sensor. The flow detector circuit 68 is responsive to an increase in pressure in the adhesive flow path which occurs when the gun 13 is deactivated and adhesive flow through the nozzle 16 is turned off. In practice, the flow detector circuit 68 should include a timer to determine when the length of time of deactivation of the gun 13 exceeds an expected length of time of deactivation of the gun occurring during normal intermittent operation of the gun.
The flow detector circuit 68 is coupled to the integrators 57 and 51 by output lines 69 and 71, by which the flow detector is operable to deactivate or disconnect the integrators when the flow sensor 66 indicates a no flow condition for the adhesive in the adhesive flow path of the hot melt adhesive dispensing system 11.
While only a single, presently preferred embodiment of the invention has been described, it may be appreciated that numerous changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, the exact nature of the feedback elements 51 and 57, which in the illustrated form of the invention are scaling integrators, may operate in other control modes. The feedback elements 51 and 57 may function, for instance, as not only integrating, or reset, feedback elements but also in a rate, or derivative, feedback mode.
It would also be possible to implement the three heater controllers 27-29 and integrators 51 and 57, as well as the flow detector 68, in the form of a programmed computer for microprocessor. In this case, the functions of the controllers, integrators, and flow detector 68 would be implemented in subroutines in the computer or microprocessor-based control system.
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Prions are highly resistant to disinfectants, heat, ultraviolet radiation, ionizing radiation and formalin. However, prions can be deactivated by heat, by chemicals and by a combination of heat, chemicals, pressure and time.
Prions can be destroyed through incineration providing the incinerator can maintain a temperature of 900 F for four hours. In an autoclave, prions can be deactivated by using a temperature of 270 F at 21 psi for 90 minutes. If the infectious material is in a solution of sodium hydroxide, deactivation will occur after one hour at 250 F and 21 psi.
A commercial disinfectant called Environ LpH also has been shown to be effective at deactivating prions. Prion disinfection occurs with a 1 percent solution of LpH for 10 hours or with a 10 percent LpH solution for one hour.
Carcasses of infected animals can be deactivated into a sterile alkaline solution using an alkaline hydrolysis digester. This consists of an insulated steam-jacketed stainless steel vessel which operates at up to 70 psi and 300 F into which sodium hydroxide and water is added and heated and continuously circulated. This process degrades proteins into salts of free amino acids and the temperature and alkali concentrations deactivate prions by destroying their peptide bonds.15


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Figured it out via trial and error.
*** Note this is a global change.
To change the font color in the static menu nav and Footer Headers & Headers globally put this code at the top of your style2.css
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I got the font issue worked out.
However to change the static nav menu color is still the issue. How do I change the static menu color not the hover color?


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Hey i was wondering if there was a way to use DYOM to make missions in the standard game
(What i mean is like on the standard game a CJ icon represents Mission 1 ETC)
I just think this would make Total Conversion mods better and easier to do
is this possible and can we maybe see it in a future release?
DYOM for Total Conversions (Normal game)
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Posted 07 April 2009 - 06:48 PM
It would most likely be possible, but than again, anything is possible
It's not on our list of high-priority issues, though.
It's not on our list of high-priority issues, though.
Posted 07 April 2009 - 07:36 PM
DYOM is made to be a simple stand-alone mission creator.Such features aren`t added, and probably never will be.
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Received an unwelcome notice in the post today - done for 64 in a 40 limit last week.
Damn these fjr1300's with their deceptively fast speed, and double-damn the blasted "safety" cameras and the miserable sons-of-a-thousand-bastards that run them.
Bollocks! Got done :(
Received an unwelcome notice in the post today - done for 64 in a 40 limit last week.
Damn these fjr1300's with their deceptively fast speed, and double-damn the blasted "safety" cameras and the miserable sons-of-a-thousand-bastards that run them.
bad luck mate
Sorry to hear that m8
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
I feel your pain, disputed the last two
crap, there the worse ones, the ones you didn't know where coming.
disputed ticket...
BB - did you get anywhere, and on what grounds did you try disputing the tickets?
Yes both times
If I did the crime then I'll happily pay, but when I didn't I won't.
This was going back about 7 years. First i was going through an area I knew well and saw the van going the other way. I was in a brand new car at the time so trusted the speedometer. Saw the camera way ahead and was under the 30 mph limit.
Through the door came the standard pay up and shut up. I knew darn well I was under the speed limit and I mean well under so asked for the calibration of the camera on the morning of the alleged offence.
I wasn't taking a chance as I knew I was right and their camera was wrong. Never heard anything again.
One other time, road works were set up on a dual carriageway but no signpost to advise of the change of speed limit . Went back to photograph start of contraflow with no sign of speed restriction. This one took a little toing and froing but eventually after a few bulklying letters they concede defeat.
I have points on my license and thoroughly deserved, but I'm not taking them for no reason
Bad luck mate
Last week I flew past a gatso at 112mph as I came out of a large sweeping bend. I was like 'oh shit'. I found somewhere to turn round, went back to the camera and noticed there was no lens in it. Phew. I tapped the tank and backed off a little.
the title and thought this was a vasectomy related thread!!!
Bad luck old bean!
Phew, that makes me feel I got off lightly!
In all seriousness, though, having a pig chase/follow you, then do you for speeding is reasonable enough. They've made the effort, so it's a fair cop. Having one of these miserable cowards hiding in a bush, or behind a tree etc. with a speed gun is just goddamned sneaky.
BB: getting done
Trouble with this one is I really don't recall seeing anything. Obviously , slowed it down past the fixed cameras, but apart from noticing a van way, way up the road of the other side facing me (like 1/2 mile away, by which time I'd already slowed it), I really don't know where this one came from.
Can they clock you from the front and then catch your number, after you've slowed down going past them?
Don't know if it's worth asking for the evidence, or if that would make it worse. Just curse their impudence and pay the bottom-feeding, scum-sucking bastards.
you know, Slow
I'd fight it. I'd fight each and every charge - every fucking time. Id challenge the calibration and positioning of the covert units, the purpose (not the bullshit excuse) but the actual purpose of the cameras and demand factual evidence of the "claimed' results. I'd become known throughout the land as an avenger against totalitarian enactments, the face and voice of the opressed, downtrodden human beings tired of being controlled, monitored and observed by "technology" under the guise of public safety..
whats next?, a government camera in your bedroom to ensure missionary position compliance & "normal" penetration limits?
You see where im going with this?? this robotics bullshit just has to stop. Fight, Fight, Fight - Never Give Up - even when you lose, start fighting harder
Sorry slow. err Fast
I hope it wasn't a 'woman' postie who delivered the bad news " /> joking aside, sorry, them cameras are a bitch.....where are my veggie samosas? x
Obliging stoaty his down votes so his life seems worthwhile. I'm a philanthropist.
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**Can they clock you from the front and then catch your number, after you've slowed down going past them? **
Yes they can. The North Yorks van is also hard to spot with minimal markings, a plain grey colour and (as I found out at 35 in a 30) they hide behind walls, making them totally invisible (against guidelines) to passing traffic.
Camera vans
Got nothing in particular against women, don't get me wrong - and the postie is a woman too, half the time (and a fairly cute one at that!). Only problem I have is when they are decidedly irrational and want to lay on a massive amount of grief just because you've had a good night out with the lads, like mine did last week
Anyway - the veggie samosas are all ready in the freezer, awaiting a suitable occasion, and there are more about to be made this very week! You can have a pre-made one, or one made on the spot according to your individual specifications, as you wish " />
Here's a tip - keep the paper bags from flour, sugar and so on, they're great for storing samosas in the freezer. There's plenty of flour bags from the samosas I make, and sugar-bags from all the lager production.
Damn, it's hard to keep the weight off these days for some reason... thinking it's time to get training for the Spring half-marathon events.


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Conservatives in Congress are gearing up to fight DC's Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009, a bill to legalize marriage for same-sex couples in the District.
Last week, Washington D.C. Councilman David Catania introduced The Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009, a bill that would legalize marriage for same-sex couples in the District. Unfortunately, although the bill is said to have the support of 10 out of 13 D.C. council members, the fight for marriage equality in D.C. may just be beginning. This is because, unlike any other local government in the country, D.C. is subject to control by the federal government thanks to Home Rule Act, enacted in 1973, which gives the federal government ultimate jurisdiction over the District's local government.
It now appears that some conservative members of Congress are gearing up to abuse this power in order to deprive D.C.'s citizens of the right to have their duly elected officials expand civil rights and liberties in D.C. That's right; the same Representatives who claim to support "states' rights" are now planning to use the heavy hand of the federal government to interfere in local affairs.
This approach reveals the true nature of modern hate-based conservatism – conservatives simply believe that power should lie with the states when they states are going to limit gay rights, but the power should lie with the federal government if the states are planning to expand gay rights. This only makes sense when you realize that the conservative claim of standing for "states' rights" is, and always has been, nothing more than a pretense that allows them to couch their hateful ideologies in less offensive terminology. It was true nearly 30 years ago, when Ronald Reagan gave a wink and a nod to the hate-filled core of his party by saying he supported "states' rights" during his first post-convention speech outside of Philadelphia, Mississippi, where 3 civil rights workers infamously were murdered in 1964, as it is today. The movement that Reagan built was only concerned with the rights of the rich, the white, and the straight and, apparently, nothing has changed.
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I posted these on another message board, and I'll put them here too...
Best rappers I've ever heard...
2Pac (pre-Death Row; I still believe to this day that if it wasn't for Suge Knight, he'd still probably be alive)
DMX (when he isn't acting like Ron Artest)
Snoop Dogg (I liked his eariler stuff better; he kinda lost me when he joined up with that God-awful Master P)
Biggie (I agree with another poster, Jay-Z and a lot of New York-area rappers of today owe their careers to him)
Eazy-E (lyrically, he had other people write his rhymes, but his energy and delivery was up there among the best; plus, he was the one who brought hardcore rap to the West Coast)
Outkast (their earlier stuff was a lot better than their current ****, I go back to their first album in '93--Southernplayalisticcadillacmusik--a classic)
Wu Tang (what like about them is they're most different than most other rappers, not the same bull**** you hear from the rest of these copycats)
DJ Quik (very good rapper, but he's probably a much better producer and musician--he's one of the few in rap that can play his own instruments)
Ice Cube (just always been steady and consistent)
Now, for worst rappers I've heard...
Pretty much every Southern rapper, except for Outkast, Scarface, Ludacris (who I can barely tolerlate), and maybe Juvenile
Everybody from G-Unit, outside of maybe 50 Cent (when 50 is you're best rapper--and he's OK at best--you got problems)
Daz Dillenger (just because he's Snoop's real-life cousin doesn't mean he can flow, and Kurupt carried him for years)
Ja-Rule (OK rapper, just ****ty songs)
Most overrated...
Jay-Z (I've always heard from many how's he the greatest of all time, but from the many songs I've heard over the years, he's not all that special, but to each his own)
Dr. Dre (OK rapper, again just like Eazy, other people wrote his rhymes, but that's not my issue...it's his production. From what I've read and heard, he actually doesn't really do half of the production on the songs he produces, but gets all the credit, and plus he takes forever to finish songs)
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Saturday, 7 p.m.
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Records: Georgia 5-0 (3-0 SEC), South Carolina 5-0 (3-0)
Last week: Georgia beat Tennessee 51-44. South Carolina beat Kentucky 38-17
What's the story?: The showdown we've all been waiting for has arrived, and Georgia and South Carolina both managed to stay undefeated to this point, setting up the first top-10 matchup in series history -- one that could determine the course of the SEC East race. ESPN College GameDay will be in Columbia and a prime-time TV audience will be watching as one team keeps its national title hopes intact and one falls into also-ran territory.
Three Headlines:
1. Welcome to the big time: No doubt about it, this is one of the biggest games in the SEC East this season. The winner will control its own destiny in the conference race, while the loser will have to hope for some good luck. Neither team has played in such a high-pressure situation often, so whoever is able to best ignore the outside elements will have an advantage.
2. Is Lattimore back? In the second half of last week's win against Kentucky, South Carolina's tailback Marcus Lattimore looked like the same superstar who dominated Georgia in two previous meetings before suffering a serious knee injury last season. Lattimore's workload has not been especially heavy since he returned, but he carried the load against Kentucky, leading the Gamecocks to a comeback victory with a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns. Georgia will no doubt focus on stopping him first after his previous successes against the Bulldogs, and the outcome might hinge on whether he can be the same effective player as before.
3. Georgia's offense: monster or mirage? Quarterback Aaron Murray, freshman tailbacks Todd Gurley and Keith Marshall, an improved offensive line and stellar receiving corps have posted eye-popping offensive totals thus far. The Bulldogs have scored 40-plus points in a school-record five straight games and lead the SEC with an average of 536 yards per game. But the Bulldogs have not faced a defense of South Carolina's caliber. How they fare against an impressive Gamecocks defense will be the best indicator yet as to Georgia's true offensive capabilities.
Players to watch:
1. John Theus: The freshman right tackle has been OK so far, but he'll need to be a lot better than that against South Carolina defensive end Devin Taylor. Theus is in a tough position, with a highly ranked team counting on him as a true freshman, but he has performed well at times. If he -- and the tight ends and running backs who will likely provide assists at times -- can keep Taylor from pushing him around, that will be a big win for Georgia.
2. Alec Ogletree: Ogletree darted all over the field last week against Tennessee, recording a career-high 14 tackles and nearly intercepting three Tyler Bray passes. It wasn't a particularly disciplined performance, but it showcased the speed and aggressiveness that have made Ogletree a top prospect for next year's NFL draft. Ogletree has never squared off with Lattimore. If he can help slow down the Gamecocks star, the South Carolina offense won't be nearly as effective.
3. Malcolm Mitchell: Georgia has two established receivers (Tavarres King and Marlon Brown) in addition to Michael Bennett, the team's leading receiver who suffered a season-ending knee injury in Tuesday's practice. Without Bennett available, the Bulldogs need Mitchell to return to the form that made him one of the team's most productive wideouts last season. He was rusty last week in his first true game on offense after chipping in at cornerback to offset depth issues for the first few games. Georgia needs the Mitchell of 2011 to reemerge against South Carolina.
South Carolina
1. Lattimore: The tailback has dominated against Georgia in two previous games with 358 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He will be the focal point of the Bulldogs' defensive effort. If he can still run effectively, the Gamecocks have to like their chances of victory.
2. Connor Shaw: South Carolina's quarterback has been impressively efficient, completing 78 percent of his passes and doing just enough through the air to make his rushing ability even more effective. The Bulldogs will no doubt try to stop the run first and make Shaw beat them with the pass. At some point, he's going to have to complete some clutch throws if the Gamecocks are to win.
3. D.J. Swearinger: The safety is one of the biggest hitters on South Carolina's defense and one of its most experienced players. He and the Gamecocks' secondary will have their work cut out against Georgia's explosive passing game, although they have been an opportunistic bunch thus far. South Carolina has seven interceptions this season including a season-high four against East Carolina.
Key Matchup:
Georgia's offensive line vs. South Carolina's defensive front
Will Friend's rebuilt offensive line has earned raves from Georgia's coaches and players for its vast improvement since spring practice -- and that group has managed to clear enormous holes for Gurley and Marshall to exploit. But South Carolina's deep and talented defensive line -- led by ends Taylor and Jadeveon Clowney -- will be by far the biggest test Georgia's line will have faced thus far.
By the Numbers
1. Eight of 11. Recent series history dictates that this should be a close game. The Bulldogs are 7-4 against South Carolina under coach Mark Richt, but eight of those 11 games were decided by seven points or less, including four of the last five.
2. 3-9. Georgia is just 3-9 when ESPN College GameDay broadcasts from the site of a Bulldogs game, although UGA is 3-3 in such instances at an opponent's stadium. Georgia lost the last time it played when GameDay was in town, falling to LSU in the 2011 SEC Championship Game. Other GameDay visits (2008 home loss to Alabama, 2007 win at Alabama, 2005 loss to Florida, 2004 loss at Auburn, 2004 win at South Carolina, 2003 loss at LSU, 2002 loss to Florida, 2002 win at Alabama, 1999 loss to Florida, 1998 home loss to Tennessee, 1995 loss at Tennessee).
3. 0-4. South Carolina's football tradition is nowhere near as rich as most of its SEC brethren, as evidenced by this being just the fifth game in school history that both the Gamecocks and their opponent have been ranked in the top 10. South Carolina is 0-4 in the previous contests (No. 7 South Carolina lost 21-14 to No. 9 Oklahoma State in the 1984 Gator Bowl, No. 8 South Carolina lost to No. 2 Miami 20-16 in 1987, No. 9 South Carolina lost to No. 7 LSU 30-13 in the 1987 Gator Bowl and No. 10 South Carolina lost 44-28 to No. 8 Arkansas last season.
On Deck: Georgia gets a midseason bye next week, with a visit to Kentucky awaiting on Oct. 20 and the annual visit to Jacksonville, Fla., for a game against rival Florida following on Oct. 27.


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Irish names have been done to death!!
Ok so here's the deal...
We're from Ireland & we wanted Irish names for our clan. The thing is there are some lovely names, ones that I'd happily choose for my bunch but.... everyone has them!! Names like
Sorcha..... and so on
Now when I say everyone has them, I literally mean EVERYONE HAS THOSE NAMES. Ireland is a wash with about 100 top Irish boys & girls names. The reason why people reuse the same names is because after the top 100 or so the names get a little.... hard to pronounce, spell or even quiet long like Proinsias pronounced 'pron + she + iss' is Irish from Frances. You won't find too many Proinsias' in the school yard. Or try pronounce Coinneach .... wrong .... its actually pronounced 'ko + in + ock' meaning Kenny, as in the Irish surname. Honestly if you stuck your head out the front door and shouted 'Liam/Jack/Conor/Cian your dinner is ready' you'd have the whole of Ireland in for tea!
So we tried to be different & came up with Daíthi, pronounced 'Dah + he' which is Irish for David ('his' first name). Yeah we thought it was nice, Irish, not too 'crazy'... the only thing is it can be pronounced 'Dotty' .... which lets face it, is kinda girly. For a girl we came up with Róise, pronnounced 'Row-sha' meaning Rose. The problem with that name is it looks awfully like Rosie & I'm a little concerned people would end up calling her Rosie all her life. The fada's get lost sometimes on Irish names which completely changes the look and sound of the name.
I'm disappointed to say the least. Disappointed that we ran out of names, disappointed that everyone else got there first & disappointed that we've no imagination. Don't get me wrong there are other names we like too that aren't Irish like Leo, Evan, Hugh, Oliver, Anna, Rosie, Leah etc. We just wanted a good strong Irish name to keep with the family... but ran out of ideas
So berries, anyone out there have any thoughts on traditional Irish names? I should mention, this is our first, we don't know the sex & once we name the first an Irish name the ones to follow will also be Irish names.
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Some Irish names that you didn't list: Catriona, Fionnuala, Sadbh, Kyle, Darragh, and Cillian. Would any of those be uncommon enough for you? Alternately, you could use these super-common Irish names as middle names for your children while using non-Irish names as their firsts (like Hugh Declan or Oliver Tadhg or Anna Roisin).
Also, how many of these are actually super-common in your area? Do you hear all of these seven times on a daily basis, or are there more Declans than Oisins and Liams? That may be a factor you'd want to consider.
September 10th, 2013 08:37 AM #7
Aonghus (I hope that's the correct spelling I'm not Irish) and Aine are the only 2 Irish names I don't think I saw mentioned.
I knew a girl named after the princess whom the Galway river was named after. I checked Wikipedia and came back with Galva or Gaillimh. her nn was Gally and I can't remember what her actual name was but would it be worth investigating myths and minor Celtic dietys for inspiration?
I think it's awesome that Irish names are used and appreciated in their native country... It's nice to have that strong cultural identity in an ever increasingly globalised world.
September 10th, 2013 09:29 AM #9
I wish I could be helpful but none of the names on your list really feel that popular to me here in the US.
I assume these are much more common to you than they are to me: (I chose ones I found easy for me to pronounce without thinking about it too much, figured it might be a good standard if you are looking for names that translate well to the rest of the world).
Ailís, Ailin, Alastar, Alva, Adine, Bellamy, Brigid, Conan, Desmond, Eamon, Emmett (ppl keep telling me this is popular but I've only meet one in RL), Eitna, Enda, Etaine, Ida, Keela, Malachi, Mona, Orin/Oran, Yesult/Iseult.
the only other suggestion I have is to chose something that you think is beautiful but everyone else thinks is old fashioned.
(Ex: I know one baby girl Ida and everyone in Germany thinks it beautiful but hopelessly outdated - I however think it's gorgeous and a brilliant choice).Little Lorelei - May 2016Endora - Freya - Merida - Viola - Zelda
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Twisted Pixel has announced that its Xbox One launch title, LocoCycle, will be arriving on Xbox 360 and Steam in February. The developer is also running a contest for a limited edition, glowing LocoCycle Xbox 360.
The title will be coming to both additional platforms on Valentine's Day (February 14). In order to be entered for the Xbox 360 contest, you need only purchase the game between February 14 and February 28 on Xbox One or Xbox 360.
The LocoCycle Xbox 360 and matching controller were designed to look like sentient motorcycle I.R.I.S. Movie special effects house Legacy FX, which has been involved with The Avengers, Jurassic Park, and Terminator 2, are behind the design and implementation.
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Congress Needs to Apologize
Dear Editor,
Across the nation and around the world, folks are seriously talking about an apology for slavery. This year, the Virginia General Assembly was the first state EVER to apologize for slavery and other state legislatures are slowly following suit. The following facts will show you why I, a descendant of slaves and survivor of Jim-Crow, believe that not only should the states apologize for slavery but also the United States Congress.
Most Americans, black or white, have never heard of the Congressional Record, the daily diary of the U.S. Congress since 1789. The Congressional Record is a verbatim account of what goes on in Congress – the debates, legislative business and procedures. It shows the intent of Congress and has been recorded daily, whenever Congress is in session, since 1789.
In these hundreds and hundreds of volumes, our national leaders debated slavery, often quoting from the Bible, referring to black Americans as "beast of the field," which helped them justify the brutality of slavery. Even into the 1940s and '50s, powerful southern senators would stand up and proclaim: "In these chambers, I represent the white race and the white race alone but the Negro indeed benefits from the decisions that are made here."
No wonder it took 100 years after slavery to make us first-class citizens!
An apology for slavery from Congress may very well open the door to reparations – something that most white Americans are so afraid of. I'm 52 years old and I may not live to see reparations happen, nor the next generation, but we should never give up hope. Change takes time – sometimes decades, centuries – but hope is eternal. 40 acres and mule? Right now, I'd take an acre and a chicken!
One last thought. White Americans constantly tell us black Americans to "get over" slavery, to "get over" our history. Tell me, how does one "get over" history one has never known? Let me know first before I have to forget. Again, thanks for listening and KEEP HOPE ALIVE.
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No, I'm not talking about my trip to Vegas, which was lots of fun but will not be discussed in this space.
I can tell you that I'm back on the East Coast in one piece, sunburn-free and with more money than when I left. So that's all good news.
Not much went down Nationals-wise while I was away, unless you count an injury to the Nats' top pinch hitter, a change in the starting rotation, a sweep of a hot division rival, another (yes, another) Nats catcher being knocked out of a game due to injury, the demotion of a talented power-hitting prospect, the promotion of a scorching-hot outfield prospect and the imminent call-up of a guy who will be the fifth catcher to wear a Nationals jersey this season.
Yeah, it doesn't really seem like I missed anything.
The hamstring injury to catcher Jesus Flores and the groin injury to infielder Chad Tracy have forced the Nationals to shake up their roster a bit recently. They moved Tyler Moore back to Triple-A Syracuse, where he can get much more consistent at-bats and continue to gain experience in left field. And they added outfielder Corey Brown, who has been on an absolute tear lately at Syracuse, hitting 12 home runs already this season, including one in five consecutive games just prior to his promotion.
With Flores' situation still a little uncertain, the Nats will also add catcher Jhonatan Solano today, giving them three catchers on the active roster. Flores' injury doesn't appear serious, the Nats say, but they can't take any chances with just one healthy catcher and will add Solano, who has been limited to just 13 games this season at Syracuse because of a back injury.
Even the catchers with the Nats' minor league affiliates are having to fight off the injury bug.
It's both really interesting and really a shame that after a spring in which we talked so much about how strong the Nats were at catcher with Flores and Wilson Ramos, the only two catchers likely to be available tonight will be Solano and Carlos Maldonado.
Meanwhile, today will be a big day for Tracy, who is in Philadelphia to undergo an MRI on his injured groin. The Nats are hoping that the guy who leads the majors in pinch-hit RBIs didn't do anything to severely aggravate the double hernia surgery he had done this winter, and that his absence from the team will be a matter of weeks, not months.
Today will also be a big day for Michael Morse, who will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Potomac after getting some at-bats at extended spring training over the last few days. The target date on Morse's return to the Nats appears the same - he could be back in the lineup as soon as Friday or as late as June 8, barring any further issues with that pesky strained lat.
One final thought on what transpired this weekend - I was really impressed with Ross Detwiler's reaction to the news he was being bumped from the Nats' starting rotation in favor of Chien-Ming Wang. Detwiler will now return to the bullpen, where he saw time last season, while Wang takes over as the No. 5 starter, a spot he appeared destined for prior to a left hamstring injury suffered midway through spring.
Dewtiler obviously wasn't thrilled with the Nats' decision (what competitor would be?) but he told reporters he accepted it, knowing he hadn't pitched well lately and Wang's past success gives the veteran an edge.
This quote from Detwiler spoke volumes to me: "The way I look at it, I'm going from the best starting rotation in the big leagues to the best bullpen."
That's a mature way to handle the move, and Detwiler's positive outlook will surely be rewarded when he returns to the rotation later this season, either to replace an injured starter or to take over for Stephen Strasburg once the ace hits his innings limit and is shut down.