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There are times when the most satisfying part of a meal is the appetizer.
It is hard to tell what is ahead for Desert Vista when the meat of the state event is held Saturday, but it is going to be difficult to surpass what the Thunder served up to start on Wednesday.
Desert Vista had three individuals win four state champions along with several other Thunder competitors finding their way to the podium.
Sophomore Dani Jones won the 800 in 2 minutes and 12.08 seconds and 1600 in 4:51 (fifth fastest time in Arizona history) at Mesa Community College partly because she is a year wiser than when she came into the event highly touted as a freshman.
A year ago Jones finished third in the 800 and fourth in the 1600 with performances a tick off her usual times.
"Last year I put too much pressure on myself, even as a freshman," she said. "This year it was all about having fun and it seemed to help me out."
In both events she wasn't the front runner, and in the 1600 she didn't take the best route to pass those in front, but had enough at the end to pull off the double victory.
"I was behind, but I knew I had a lot left," she said. "I was able to use that last kick and finish strong."
The Thunder had plenty of young athletes performing well as sophomore Vanessa Davis won the pole vault after clearing 12 feet, while freshman Aliya Simpson was third after clearing 11-9.
Neither was pleased with their final clearing height — Davis wanted 13 and Simpson was expecting at least 12 feet — and tried not let it sour their accomplishment, but it was clear they were disappointed.
"We don't talk about winning state titles," Thunder pole vault coach Jeff Guy said. "We talk about getting to certain (heights) because what if Vanessa does get personal best of 13 and someone else pops off a 13-1? Just do your best and see where you stand."
Well, on this day, their best was good enough to come home with the gold and bronze.
"I wanted to go 13 this season and I've been doing 12-6 so it's like when am I going to get it," Davis said. "I am happy because I've been more consistent this year. I only made it over 12 three times last year and I've done it just about every time this year. I have a few more meets to get it done."
Simpson, who owns the freshmen state record at 12-1, is the third of three sisters, which is anything but easy with the success they've had, to come through the program. It is clear she is on a path of her own even though others will automatically place expectations.
"I was getting tired and I wanted to give it my all and it felt good, but I didn't get it," Simpson said of her last attempt at 12. "I had a good freshman year and it's something I can build on."
The other state title came in the boys discus as senior Dylan Fischer came in as the top seed and brought it home with a throw of 181-08, while junior Jordan Rezac finished fourth with his personal best toss of 169-06.
"It felt great to finally get it," said Fischer, who didn't place last year after coming in as the No. 1. "I worked hard and it came together. Now, I can focus on the shot put and try to get another."
Mountain Pointe's big day is expected to come Saturday after several impressive showings in the preliminaries that were run on Wednesday, but the Pride had one disappointment when defending state champion Travonn White finished third in the long jump with an effort of 22-10.
"I wasn't as prepared as I should have been," said White, who qualified late in the season because of off field issues. "It was a lesson learned. Not every day can be your day, but there will be more meets when it will be."
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text: I think the coaches choose their own battles, definately! It would make little sense to have a producer choose. The entire point is for successful recording artists, who know more about who they chose and why, to make this decision. It was clear that Ceilo was genuinely suprised that Amanda had the range she did.


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COUNCILLORS have raised concerns over government legislation which could allow a high-rise office block to be transformed into residential flats without consulting nearby residents.
An application has been submitted to Darlington Borough Council to change the use of Northgate House, which stands on the edge of the town centre, from office space to 69 self-contained flats.
The application for a change of use for the deserted building has been submitted under new government legislation designed to boost housing development, which removes much of the usual planning process.
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Rather than considering all aspects of the change of use, under the new legislation the authority's planning committee can only approve or deny developments on the grounds of its highways and transport impacts and whether it poses any flooding or contamination risks.
At a recent meeting of the council's planning applications committee, Councillor Dorothy Long raised concerns that the legislation stops residents from having their say on nearby developments.
The Northgate ward member said: "Fair enough it is to satisfy housing need, I can see that. The issue is that it doesn't go through the ordinary planning application scrutiny.
"Existing residents have no say on the matter.
"If it (the development) is done well it could be really good, but I am already worried about the intensification of private rented properties in Northgate.
"I think it is an issue of democracy. There are a lot of people who take a great interest in planning issues and work hard to keep the ward a pleasant place to live."
Planning officer Dave Coates said although the committee's powers are limited, the developer is currently working with the authority's private housing team.
Speaking during the meeting, chairman of the committee, Councillor Paul Baldwin said: "We are governed by government policies.
"I hope we can get it out there that due to government legislation our hands are tied."


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SHERIFF TESTIFIES IN RICHLAND COUNTY SHOOTING PRELIMPosted by Jade Wingard on Thursday, February 28th, 2013 @ 7:54 pm.
RICHLAND CO.—A preliminary hearing held for Jordan L. Fletcher, 22, of rural Richland County today (Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013), didn't end in dismissal of the charge as hoped.
Fletcher is accused of shooting former roommate Marcus Adams, 23, also of rural Richland County (the same residence as Fletcher, as the two were sharing a rental house), on Feb. 7, 2013. Both are originally of Wabash County.
During the hearing Richland County's Sheriff, Andy Hires, gave testimony for the case. Assistant states attorney Todd Reitz filled in for absent state's attorney David Hyde. Reitz proceeded to question Hires about what he witnessed in handling the case. Hires said he received a phone call that there was a shooting incident, in which he "went ahead and responded to the call at 1018 Shell Road, Calhoun." When he arrived Fletcher was in the back of an Olney police car and Adams was being put in an ambulance for transport to the hospital in Olney; he was then flown to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. While Hires was on the way to the residence he contacted Illinois State Police who arrived at the scene as well.
Overall the hearing lasted about 50 minutes, at which time the judge wrapped it up and read Fletcher's current charges: Aggravated Domestic Battery (because technically, Adams was still on the lease, although he'd been booted from the premises in recent weeks by Fletcher because Fletcher suspected that Adams was up to his old ways again, with the old doper gang) and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm. Adams is a convicted felon and was, according to the official story, up to no good on the night in question, harassing Fletcher about items he'd left in the residence, and wanting to come get them at an ungodly hour (about 4 in the morning). The reports have it that Adams threatened Fletcher, who was disabled with a bad foot and a back injury, Fletcher told Adams wait til morning, Adams said no, he and his posse were coming to kick Fletcher's ass, and when Adams gained entry into the house, he busted down the door of Fletcher's bedroom, where Fletcher had retreated and legally armed himself. Fletcher reportedly fired a warning shot in Adams' direction, and this struck him, resulting in the injury. Yes, this is another case of lawful self-defense a la Brandon Jenkins. And yes, it's very possible that Adams is another one of Hyde's little boy narcs, without whom, in Richland County (since Hyde doesn't reside there, but instead lives in Trimble in Crawford County), there would be no drug busts. The problem is, his little narcs think they're 8 feet tall and bulletproof, and pretty much do whatever they want until someone shoots them.
Fletcher is being capably represented by McLeansboro attorney Alan Downen. A next pretrial has been set for Thursday, March, 14, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. We'll have more extensive coverage in the next print version, on stands March 13; be sure to renew if you're up, or get your e-Edition online membership so you can read it all right here.
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CARY, N.C.—With a compressed schedule of games to try to beat rain forecast for Friday, pitching depth has become even more important than usual at the 2014 National High School Invitational.
Have a lot of solid pitchers and you're in much better shape to survive and advance. Of course, there is another way. Have a lineup that's solid from one to nine and you'll do a pretty good job of running through any opponent's bullpen.
That approach is working for Aurora, Colo.'s Regis Jesuit. The Raiders simply wore down then wore out Phoenix's Mountain Pointe Pride in a quarterfinal matchup. After falling behind early, Regis Jesuit put together quality at-bat after quality at-bat, scoring four runs in the fifth on its way to a 8-4 win. With the win, Regis Jesuit advanced to the semifinal to face Orlando, Fla.'s The First Academy Royals.
"Our order one through nine does damage so our starters know eventually we will score runs," Raiders coach Matt Darr said. "I don't feel like I have to panic early on with our starters because I'm confident we'll score runs."
Junior righthander Brent Schwarz pitched five solid innings thanks in part to a diving breaking ball, striking out four to pick up the win. While Schwarz kept the Raiders from having to go to their bullpen early, the Raiders got at least one runner in scoring position in each of the first six innings. A large part of Regis Jesuit's rallies came from patience. They drew eight walks.
Mountain Pointe took the early lead as shortstop Cole Tucker aggressively turned a single to right field into a double because he never slowed down rounding first. He then scored on a Christian Bitar single. Tommy Martinez was similarly aggressive in the second, as he stretched his liner down the line into a double, setting himself up to score on Ernie de la Trinidad's single.
But Pride starting pitcher Tristan Chavez was lifted in the fourth, and from there, the game quickly turned. Over the next two innings, Mountain Pointe used three pitchers, but none of them were able to consistently throw strikes. Regis Jesuit took the lead in the fourth, then blew the game open in the fifth. Thanks in part to three walks and a big two-RBI double by Quin Cotton, the Raiders opened up a five-run lead.
Zach Woodruff pitched two solid innings of relief to close out the win. With the victory, Regis Jesuit was set up well for the semifinals, as it had not yet used ace Reagan Todd.


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I can't split file z01 and all.
who can help me?
I can't split file z01 and all.
who can help me?
Compared to 2011.40, the current JCV file for the 37xx series is huge. A (roughly) 340MB difference from 2011.40 to 2012.20, and a 90MB difference from 2012.10 to 2012.20. Is it bloated? Garmin could have continued to use its diagrams, but instead chose a photorealistic option for all its junction views, so yes it is bloated. However, I have personally found the photoreal views useful, and thus this is bloat I cannot complain about.
What are you talking about??? What misleading info? Your're providing misleading info. Copying a 340 mb file onto your 7x5 will consumer 340 mb. It doesnt matter how much the device sees or use, it still sucks up storage space, your GPS does not have unlimited storage. duh! Each device is different in storage capacity. This is why if you download the map through Garmin, the downloader updates how much it needs on your device. If your're suggesting the .jcv files are not backwards compatible, that is correct. If that's what you're trying to say, then please do so.
The fact I dont like how the downloads are setup and how the moderator is handling things is irrelevant.
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Also mapsource installer added...
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BTW, I have the 2012.20 torrent so I found a workaround....as always. Just need the junction view file and .tmz files.
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Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 24 (IANS) The BJP national leadership was misled by Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Sangom leader Vellapally Natesan on his support base in the Hindu Ezhava community in the southern state, bar owner Biju Ramesh said on Tuesday.
"The Hindu Ezhavas in Kerala number 1.25 crore, with just a little more than a million holding SNDP membership. Natesan misled the BJP leadership that this movement had the support of the entire Ezhava community," Ramesh, himself a Hindu Ezhava, told reporters here.
"The state unit of BJP/RSS combine is fully supporting Natesan now as they are trying to get a foothold in state politics. Very soon, they will also realise that Natesan does not enjoy the support of the entire Ezhava community," said Ramesh.
"Natesan – who launched a statewide yatra on Monday from Kasargode – is now engaged in all sorts of activities that the community's revered leader and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru opposed tooth and nail," the bar owner said.
Ramesh was the whistle-blower who claimed that the then state finance minister K.M. Mani sought a bribe of Rs.1 crore to get reopened the state's bars closed under the new excise policy. Mani quit the cabinet early this month.
Ramesh now leads an anti-Natesan faction in the Ezhava community.
Ramesh said Natesan got the support of the government in the state and the Centre as he was at the helm of the SNDP.
"In 1999, a senior state BJP leader saved him in the wireless sets case. At that time, he was supplying kerosene illegally to Liberation of Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) activists. Once again, he is in BJP company. He is using SNDP for personal gains. His stature and wealth grew after he took over SNDP reins in the late '90s," Ramesh added.
Natesan would announce the formation of a new political party of the Hindus in Kerala on December 5, the day his yatra ends.


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A FORMER chairman of Durham County Council has died following an illness.
Retired school teacher Councillor Pauline Charlton had lived in Cockfield since 1984 and represented the Evenwood electoral division.
She was chairman of the county council in 2013-14 and the Rt. Worshipful Mayor of Durham.
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The 75-year-old died on Tuesday.
Current chairman, Councillor John Robinson said: "This is a very, very sad day. Pauline was a highly respected and wonderful ambassador for Durham County Council. It was a pleasure to work alongside her and we became very good friends.
"She will be greatly missed and the thoughts of my wife Maxine and I are with Pauline's family and friends."
In tribute to Cllr Charlton, the leader of Durham County Council, Councillor Simon Henig said: "Pauline was a loyal friend and a dedicated local councillor, who served her community with thought and care.
"On a personal level I will miss her, as will the many people whose lives she touched. On a professional level the county is most definitely a better place thanks to her energy and inspiration."
As chairman her chosen charities were the Butterwick Hospice and Treetops Children's Ward, University Hospital of North Durham, for which she raised more than £19,000.
The flag at County Hall, Durham, is flying at half mast.
Cllr Charlton trained at Warrington Teacher Training College having previously attended St Michael's Primary School, in Houghton-le-Spring and St Anthony's, a grant maintained Grammar School, in Sunderland.
She became headteacher of Dene House Road Infant and Primary School, Seaham, and later deputy headteacher of Westlea Primary School.
Cllr Charlton also represented Cockfield Parish Council, Teesdale CAB, Teesdale Village Halls, LEAP in Teesdale, Jeremiah Dixon Group and was a governor of three primary schools – Cockfield, Ramshaw and Woodland.


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Douglas blasts wedding reports
Actor Michael Douglas has strongly denied reports that he and fiancťe Catherine Zeta Jones are planning to marry at a resort in California on 30 September.
On Thursday, the British tabloid The Sun reported that the couple had chosen to tie the knot at the Spanish-style Bacara Resort and Spa near Santa Barbera.
But Allen Burry, a spokesman for Douglas' Further Films production company said there was "not an ounce of truth" in the story.
Burry added: "They are not getting married on the 30th. They are not getting married at this place. They do not even know where it is."
A spokeswoman for the resort also said the story was untrue.
Douglas, 55, and Zeta Jones, 30, have been together since March 1999. Zeta Jones gave birth to their first child, Dylan, in August.
They have previously said they do intend to marry by the end of the year.
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Before Zeta Jones found out she was expecting a baby, the couple had been planning a September wedding.
The date was then postponed to give the actress time to "regain her shape" after the pregnancy.
But since no more details have been disclosed, speculation over what would be the celebrity wedding of the year has been running rife.
Zeta Jones, who was born in Swansea, first met Douglas at the Deauville Film Festival, France, in 1998.
The actress, who started her career in the British TV series The Darling Buds of May, has gone on to be a major cinema box office draw, starring in movies such as Entrapment and The Mask Of Zorro.
Douglas, son of Hollywood veteran Kirk Douglas, has starred in box office hits such as Fatal Attraction, Wall Street and Basic Instinct.
His latest film is the comedy Wonder Boys, which also stars Tobey Maguire, and opens in the UK on 3 November.
Douglas plays an English professor who hasn't had anything published since his award-winning novel seven years earlier.
The movie follows him through a riotous weekend of self-exploration and discovery.
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Nice to meet you fine people! I'm a 5' 9" Caucasian male. Solid 10 with a big, meaty......oh, it's not that kind of forum?
My journey with Wii hacking started some time ago, utilizing RawkSD to install custom songs onto Rock Band 2. I've just recently gotten back into the swing of things, emulating SNES and N64 games. I'm currently in the process of attempting to run GC games through SD and USB, but am facing some serious issues. If you'd be willing to help, check out my post in the newbie questions.
The time I'm not spending working on various modifications for my Wii is spent writing and playing my own music. If any of you out there are musicians and want to collaborate with a groovy drummer, shoot me a message. I've got a recording setup!


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Credit: ARA Staff - American Running Association
Individually, we all have different mileage needs. Even two equally experienced 5K runners who decide to increase race distance to include the marathon, and set a similar time goal, will differ in their weekly mileage based on other factors. One may be better suited to ramping up distance. Likewise, the most effective training load will differ not only between runners but even for the same runner in subsequent years. So, in trying to decide how much you should run, it's necessary to individuate while keeping in mind some core principles.
Mileage isn't the best measure
In general, longer races entail heavier training loads and thus greater and greater excursions into the training-volume unknown. And do think in terms of training volume rather than strictly mileage. Because two runners differing in experience and ability aren't really performing the same training when they run equivalent weekly mileage--one is putting in a lot more work than the other. A 2:30:00 marathoner running 70 miles a week might average 7:00 per mile in a typical week, meaning that he is putting in a little more than eight hours of running in a seven-day stretch. A 4:00:00 marathoner, on the other hand, is likely to average about 10:00 pace, so a 70-mile week would require close to twelve hours of running. The 2:30:00 marathoner, averaging 7:00 pace, would log 100 miles for that amount of time, a state of affairs that may well lead this talented athlete to break down, and almost certainly will in the absence of a gradual build-up. This fact needs to be taken into account when you are calculating your training load.
The idea for most people is to train at something as close to an optimal level as possible without becoming injured. Only when runners are at least reasonably familiar with what they can likely handle at any given time, and with the main factors determining this limit, can they be confident of approaching this optimum.
Replacing miles with explosive workouts
New research from Finland looked at what happens if you suddenly decided to chop 20 percent of your usual miles from your weekly regimen and then replace that lost mileage with explosive training requiring a comparable amount of time.
Many runners fear that such a move would deplete maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) because of the lower overall volume of endurance training conducted. Some coaches and runners would say that the change would produce a drop in fitness and race performances, because of the necessarily abridged maximal aerobic capacity. Given such thinking, it is not at all surprising that so few runners carve away at their mileage and substitute explosive work for their endurance-type training.
At the Research Institute for Olympic Sports in Jyvaskyla, Finland, researchers asked 13 well-trained young runners (nine males, four females) who were training about 8.8 hours per week to pare 1.7 hours from their weekly logs (leaving about 7.1 hours of endurance training). They were then to incorporate 1.7 hours of explosive training into their schedules each week for a period of eight weeks (thus maintaining the usual 8.8 total hours of effort).
The explosive training was carried out three times a week (which meant that each session lasted for about 34 minutes). The workouts consisted of high-speed sprint intervals, jumping exercises (alternate-leg jumps and hurdle jumps), and "gym exercises" with fairly light resistance (half squats, knee extensions, knee flexions, calf raises, abdominal curls, and back extensions). For the gym exertions, two to three sets of six to 10 repetitions were utilized, and the underlying philosophy for all of the explosive movements was to use very high action velocities.
Muscle strength, jumping ability, and 30-meter running speed were measured in both the explosive and control groups at the beginning and end of the eight week period. Compared with a 12-person control group of similarly aged and fit runners, performing a maximal anaerobic running test--a series of 150-meter runs, with 100-second recoveries between runs and a five meter flying start before each 150-meter effort--the explosive training paid major dividends. The maximal speed in the test (the velocity attained for the last 150-meter sprint) increased by 3 percent in the explosively trained runners--but failed to budge at all in the regular, endurance-trained subjects. Furthermore, 30-meter speed (the top velocity achieved in a 30-meter sprint which was preceded by a 20-meter flying start) advanced by 1.1 percent for the explosive runners--but was stagnant for the controls.
Many runners are adverse to the idea of dropping mileage and replacing the lost miles with explosive strength training, but this new research reveals that such a strategy can significantly improve maximal running speed and leg muscle power, without any loss in maximal aerobic capacity.
To crosstrain or not to crosstrain?
Finally, when it comes to crosstraining, keep in mind that the ACSM guidelines recommend it for overall health—not for sport-specific performance. This is crucial because it reconciles what sometimes seems like conflicting evidence.
If you want to be a better runner, you have to run—regularly, consistently, and with a training plan that forces you to gradually increase your distance and speed. If you want to be a better cyclist, you have to ride and train according to the same principles. Whether you crosstrain or not depends on your goal.
The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine encourages it as a total body tune-up. They also say that you may experience less overuse injuries. This makes sense. Giving the knees, feet, and other heavily taxed body parts a rest one or two days a week by taking up low-impact crosstraining activities can save you from injury. However, this is a way to reduce repetition injury, overuse, and excessive loading. It won't necessarily make you faster.
Still, for most of us, exercises that increase heart rate like weight lifting, stretching, and balance exercises are a great way to build lean muscle mass and contribute to overall fitness. It's only if you are forsaking necessary distance running for these other activities that you may be compromising your training. This is one reason why few coaches recommend weight lifting in the weeks leading up to a marathon or other major race.
Each sport uses highly specific muscles and nerves. Using an elliptical crosstrainer may feel as if it is exercising your running muscles, but it is not giving you the same kind of training that running does. Nor does it train the muscles you need for cycling.
Specificity of training is a principle always worth keeping in mind. But among the general running populous, weight training and some other low-impact crosstraining on a regular basis are appropriate and contribute to overall health. The harder you run and the longer your running distances, the more likely you are to get injured. Among the factors not associated with running injuries is participation in other sports.
Competitor.com, "Volume Control: How Much Should You Run?" by Kevin Beck, September 13, 2011
Running Research News, "Replacing Miles with Explosive Moves," September 17, 2011
New York Times, "Perks of Cross-Training May End Before Finish Line," by Gina Kolata, August 15, 2011, http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/health/16best.html?_r=1&src=me&ref=health
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013 | 4:43 p.m.
Homeowners associations in Clark County are waiting anxiously for a decision from the Nevada Supreme Court on the tax value of certain buildings in the Sun City Summerlin Community Association.
The court heard arguments Tuesday on the appeal of the Clark County Assessor's Office, which placed a $19.5 million value on four recreational clubhouses and a golf maintenance facility. But the state Board of Equalization reduced the value to $2,500.
Paul Johnson, attorney for the Assessor's Office, told the court that its decision would have "broad" application. Outside the courtroom, Johnson said 15-20 homeowners associations have filed appeals on the same subject.
James Susa, representing the 7,800-home Sun City, urged the court to uphold the decision of the Board of Equalization on grounds that these buildings could not be used for commercial purposes. He argued that the law allows the property owner to appeal the valuation to the courts but that the law does not give that appeal right to the assessor.
Susa argued that a "nominal" value should be placed on these buildings, which are not open to the public, and said the Board of Equalization found there was "substantial evidence" to back up the finding.
Chief Justice Kristina Pickering told Susa there was nothing in the law to define "nominal" value.
Johnson called the decision by the board "outrageous" and said the value should be determined by cost, less depreciation. He said that even though there is a restriction on selling the five structures, they still have value. Outside the courtroom, Johnson estimated the county would lose $200,000 in tax revenue if Sun City wins the case.
Justice Michael Douglas said the board seemed to pull the $2,500 value "out of the air."
The decision by the court, which took the case under submission, could impact the other homeowners associations, not only in Clark County but in Northern Nevada.
Clark County District Judge Joanna Kishner ruled in favor of Sun City, finding that the restrictions and the zoning laws affect the property value, in a case focusing on the 2010-2011 valuations.
In a separate case before the Nevada Supreme Court on Tuesday, an attorney for Caesars Palace said the Nevada Gaming Commission exceeded its authority in ordering the Las Vegas casino to pay $797,790 in entertainment taxes on shows at its Colosseum.
Mark Ferrario told the court that the gaming commission wrongly interpreted the law in arriving at the tax payment.
But Senior Deputy Attorney General Edward Magaw said the Legislature wanted "to tax as much as possible" in the live entertainment levy, and Caesars is not exempt from the tax.
Caesars has an agreement with AEG Live to operate the Colosseum. AEG, in turn, has a contract with Ticketmaster to sell tickets for events at the venue over the phone and on the Internet. Ticketmaster pays AEG for the right to sell the tickets and gave royalties to AEG.
Caesars paid the tax on the tickets sold, but the Gaming Commission determined the royalties were taxable and that Caesars owes $354,821 for 2004-2006 and $490,760 for 2006-2008.
Caesars appealed, but District Judge Jerry Wiese ruled in favor of the Gaming Commission.
Magaw argued the royalty payment was included in the ticket charge to customers, and Ferrario said the royalties were nontaxable since the money went to AEG and not to the resort.
The court took the arguments under submission and will rule later.


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When Catholics praise Pope Benedict, it is not surprising. But when the pope wins applause from a group of Italian Marxist academics, one has to ask what is happening.
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Some years ago, a friend of mine was facing the birth of her first child. While happy that she was soon to be a mother, she openly confessed her fears about the actual birth-process, the pain, the dangers, the unknown.
Here on the first Sunday of Advent we stand at the gates of a new liturgical year. The liturgical year determines the dates for the celebration of feast days and the Scripture readings for those days.
The feminine soul, created in love and for love, can be a lovely thing to encounter. One of the joys of my life these past 10 years has been the spiritual direction of young women on campus.
The new 2012 Health Ethics Guide is finally here, and Catholic health care institutions across Canada are busy rolling it out. Covenant Health has been busy with their own education to staff and physicians, including sessions with faith communities.
The theme for Mass on Nov. 25, the feast of Christ the King, may seem more suited to the weeks leading to Easter than the weeks leading to Christmas. To me, it is entirely consistent with the reason behind Advent.
For many years, I have been puzzled by the English word "maker" in the Nicene Creed. I was hoping that the revision would address this. Considering the origin of the Creed, its history and the usage of the word "make," wouldn't a better translation be "creator" like in the Apostles' Creed?
Simply put, faith and science are two basic forms of knowledge available to human beings and there is no contradiction between them. Science aims to know physical beings; faith strives to know spiritual beings – all that transcends nature and is not visible. The human person is the one being that is both spiritual and physical and so is an object of both faith and science.
We are all powerfully, incurably and wonderfully sexed. This is part of a conspiracy between God and nature. Sexuality lies right next to our instinct for breathing, and it is ever-present in our lives.
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Open water swimming events are happening thick and fast, all over Cumbria. Not to mention the Great North Swim right on our doorstep at Low Wood Bay. Vicky Stainton, Gym Instructor at Low Wood Club will be taking part in the swim this weekend. We asked here how she has been preparing for the open water swim…
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From the Daily Mail:
"When Leanne Michael and Chris Noon decided to spice up their sex life they turned to TV show Secret Diary of a Call Girl for inspiration.
And after watching the show the couple decided to reenact a scene in which Billie Piper, playing blogging prostitute Belle de Jour, is smeared with chocolate mousse by a client.
But their game went disastrously wrong when Mr Noon had a violent allergic reaction to the nuts in their dessert while his girlfriend reacted badly to the alcohol in the trifle."
Rule number one: always check with your sweetie about any possible adverse food reactions before "sploshing" or smearing them with something you or they will lick off. In bed.
If this case, the GF in question knew about her BF's nut allergy, and simply picked off the almonds from the chocolate mouse before said smearage. Nicht gut.
Read more from the Daily Mail here, learn from their mistake (luckily, they were both fine after a hospital visit) and seriously, practice safe food play.
Just because you have a restricted diet, doesn't mean you have a restricted life.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Sploshing, Food Allergies
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- ChupieandJ'smama said...
Although a totally serious subject, I couldn't help but giggle a bit at this. I just couldn't imagine how they explained all of this to the EMS.
Picking almonds out definately not the best idea. He should have known better. Although I doubt he was using his brain to do the thinking... :)
- 12:14 PM, March 31, 2010
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Q: leaky vavlecover gaskets on 1994 Toyota Pickup
I purchased this truck from a man who used this like a 4 wheeler in the woods while deer hunting. It never left his cabin until he sold his lease on the hunting property and began a new sport of golfing. I had a toyota '84 four cylinder and had such great luck with it (the speedometer broke at 418,000 and I continued to drive it that way for another two years-at that time I was a college kid). I wanted that same durability and purchased that hunting truck. After a very large cleaning project, new CVA joints, tires, filters, fluid change, plugs, wires, muffler, and windshield washer motor. The truck is terrific. Except, after two sets of valve cover gaskets they still leak! I am a shade tree mech. at best, and with a wife and four daughters money/time is a big, big, big issue!! Does anyone know how to stop the leak? In other words, correctly fix the problem. And what's possible in-store for me on my next pre-maintence repair job. Can't afford/don't want to buy another truck.
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With high mileage on your engine excess "blow by" caused by engine wear is probably the culprit. If you have the valve covers removed make sure the valve covers are straight. The valve covers are made plastic and warp due to fellows not torquing the valve covers correctly (I've seen people break off the "ears" that the Valve Cover bolts go through). The last time I checked the valve covers were no longer available from Toyota and the customer sourced good second hand ones from a wrecking yard. If you do have the covers off again check the valve clearances (shim adjust)!
I think you need to check your crankcase ventilation ( PCV Valve ) without positive crankcase ventilation the pressure inside the engine has to go somewhere and is putting pressure on your valve cover gaskets.
It could be too much crankcase pressure causing the oil to push out of the valve cover seals. If you start the engine, pull the PCV out of one valve cover and place your thumb or finger over the end of the valve. If there is no vacuum, it could be a plugged valve but also check the hoses and ports for oil sludge/blockage. Test the PCV on the other valve cover as well. With the engine off, you can completely remove the pcv valve and shake it end-to-end. You should hear a rattle. If there is no noise, replace the valve, they are pretty inexpensive.
I have an '87 with the 22R, it's been a fantastic truck. With that V6, keep up with your coolant changes and timing belt services, it is really sensitive to overheating. Hope this helps!
I have an '87 with the 22R, it's been a fantastic truck. With that V6, keep up with your coolant changes and timing belt services, it is really sensitive to overheating. Hope this helps!
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Conceptions - Poem by Zach Howard
Can you change my fate?
I'll be waiting at the end of the world
And I'll be fighting back
Against the oods
Unknown to us
The intentions of the Villian
To the eyes of Man
Credulous understanding
Of a being's own self being
Still hypnotic within reason
He's believing what he's seeing
All the cracks and falsehoods
Of Truth and its pleading
Unknowst of I
Is the being's own self being
Bringing only pain
To those of which
Who choose to be
Can you change my fate?
I'll be waiting at the end of the world
And I'll be fighting back
Against the odds
Still unknown to us
The intentions of the Hero
Currupting good deeds
Of not Justice but Greed
Still writhing over
Being one's own being
Hypnotic hidden gestures
Still believing what he's seeing
As Justice and good intents
Of Truth and it's pleading
And unknowst to the public
Of his being's own self being
Bringing Hope and Faith
To those of which
Who choose to be
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Gimnasia & Esgrima de La Plata drew 2-2 with Boca Juniors and will face Huracán for the play-off that will define which team directly descends to the National B League and which will have to fight the relegation.
Gimnasia's Claudio Graff opened the score at 7' after the beginning of the first half, and his teammate Guillermo Barros Schelotto netted at 12' of the same half.
But Christian Cellay managed to tie the score after he netted at 32' of the first half and at 48' of the second half.
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Independiente's Parra opened the score at 15' of the first half, while his teammate Silvera netted the second goal at 31'.
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Airfield T-28 800mm Thread
I don't see a thread here specifically for this model so I thought I'd start one. There seems to be tid-bits of info on it scattered about here and there so I thought it would be nice to collect this in one place as a resource for current and future owners or enthusiasts.
If you have posted about your experiences with this model or have some interesting news from the manufacturers, or their retailers, or from third party owners/fliers of the model it would be great if you'd re-post or link to it here to help build a data-base of info for this beautiful version of the T-28. I'll kick this off with a little back ground and my first impressions of this model.
About a month ago I got the Dynam A-10. I had always loved the rugged, all business looks of the plane. After ordering the model I found this forum and a thread on the A-10 through which I soon discovered that I could have made a better choice for my first RC plane (for several reasons).
Not to knock that model- the needed mods have been fun and educational and I've met some neat and helpful folks. But, I learned I'd need to fly a different plane for a trainer if I didn't want to cart what was left of my A-10 home in a plastic trash bag after her maiden.
I'm not really a fan of very many civilian types of planes- they just don't capture my imagination. The old ones do, but there aren't very many models, in this price range, of them that I have found yet. One which really caught my eye was the Ryan trainer from the 30's. There are three differnt paint scheems for it and I may still get one, but I read, more than once, that it is not really for beginners.
My search led me to the 800mm range of WWII warbirds and there are some nice versions of those. I would like to have gotten the FW-190, but so would everyone else apparently, as they are never in stock. I also had as a criteria that the plane had to have wheels. I'll be by myself flying and hand-launching isn't really an option for me at my current skill/confidence level.
Availibility of spare parts or, lack thereof, seems to be an issue, so a tail dragger, prone to tip the nose on the ground, was out, in my mind.
Then I came upon the Airfield T-28. Looks (in profile) a lot like the FW-190 if you ignore the huge canopy and tricycle landing gear, and that gear may help me get an extra flight or two in before I'm grounded, searching out a replacement prop. And that large cockpit area behind the trainee pilot looked perfect for the FPV cam I wanted to install. So I ordered it and the MD-80 clone.
When it came Thursday, the box was a good deal smaller than the A-10's was. The T-28 was packed inside a double box (shipping and retail) and surrounded with foam. (Hope I won't be scavaging the foam to make replacement parts too much!) All parts were there and everything seems to be in good shape.
I have dry-fit the parts together and finally figured how to get the wheel's gear installed. Everything lines up and fits pretty good. Though the snap-fit gear holders seem a bit iffy. The wheels are some type of rubber or soft plastic and seem a few cuts above the foam sponge ones that came with the A-10. They will probably out-last the plane.
The decals were all pre-applied. They needed to be rubbed in in several areas to mold to the contours of the model, but look good, down to the instrument gauges on both dashboards. Over all, it is a very good looking model and very accurate to the original, with the only exception being a few missing, small areas of stenciling and the anti-glare on the cowling. Mine also had a bit of paint run on the cowling.
Too sad was I, though, when I noticed finger outlines at the bottom of the fusalage where the wings join. It isn't seen with the wing attached, but it tells me that it was being held, by hand, when painted. Use of gloves not apparent. I hope the painter was, at least, afforded the use of an air mask.
The plan for today is to epoxy where needed, hook up the linkages, servos and receiver and to charge up the Lipos. Then cut into the canopy from below and make a sturdy mount for the FPV cam. I guess, in this case it will be a SPV cam- Second Person View. I'm not holding out any great hope for the optical quality of the canopy plastic, though. If there is still some sunlight, I'll taxi her around the cul-de-sac and see how this aspect differs from the A-10.
The instructions for programming the ESC seem pretty straight forward. This is an entirely new and unexpected aspect I hadn't encountered with the A-10. Any suggestions or tips on this will be greatly appreciated! Or any other aspect of this plane and model. -Rob
Congrats on the 800mm T28. I bought mine from Nitroplanes. Where'd you get yours?
A couple of items to consider....
The landing gear need to be glued better to the wing (at least on mine)
You'll get less prop chipping if you replace the wheels with slightly larger ones. Especially the front wheel. I used Dubro wheels. My stock front wheel actually fell apart. ( not so great of a landing) Order some spare props.
My bird flies well on 2s 800mah or 1000mah batteries (not for too long though), however she flies much better with a 3s 1000mah. If running 3s I recommend putting in a bigger esc, maybe 30 amps. The stock esc I am running I think is only 20 amps and is quite warm after running 3s.
I have flown in some pretty good wind and the 3s battery really helps.(with 2s I think she is tailheavy) People are amazed how fast this little T28 is, it is one of my favorite planes.
Be careful with your camera inside the canopy, I would recommend installing a canopy latch because the canopy will pop off quite easily. (I used some velcro in addition to the magnet.) Good luck and have fun!
Got it at NP too. Was going to order some extra props with the plane but they were out of stock. Haven't checked in a couple of days for them though.
Do you know of an alternate, in stock, prop for these? (Besides their other 800mm warbird props which are all out of stock...)
One guy's mod on Youtube was to bend the mains at a rear-ward angle to lift the nose a bit- might be worth considering. This is my first encounter with the snap-lock gear holder and they DO seem flimsy. Will try them for now but will keep my eyes out for another option. Did you use collars to hold the wheels?
I got a couple 2s 1000ma lipos with it- may move up to 3s once I get a few successful flight hours under my belt. Did you change the main power connector to a different type? If so, what did you use?
I thought I'd remove the paint from the seat back and epoxy in a piece of hobby ply with a velcro "seatbelt" to hold the little cam. Will also have a velcro backing on the cam to help cushion against vibration as well as to give extra holding.- Rob
I'm not sure where to get stock props other than NP's. You might search the 31.5 inch Nitroplanes warbird thread for an alternate size. APC props work well but I'm not sure what size.
My wheels are held on with the stock "plastic" gizmo, but I did use wheel collars to center the wheels and keep them perfectly straight.
I have not changed out the JST connector to Dean's Ultra quite yet, but plan on changing the esc to 30 amp soon and will have to change all my JST connector batteries to Deans or just solder up an adapter from Jst to Deans.
Have fun!
just got a airfield t-28 from microdan on the forum here .looking for extra batteries.
will these fit?
stock battery is
50.8 length
31.75 height
15.87 width
whats everyone using??
I've been a bit busy with work for the last couple of weeks but plan to persue your idea of checking in the warbirds threads for some ideas on alternate props. Seems this one's diameter is 7" but I'm not sure of the pitch. I have considered making a mold of mine before I damage it and just cast some as I need them. Wonder if there'd be a market for these stolen copies? The Chinese don't seem to hold much value in intellectual property rights, so I may follow through...
I did do the mod to the back seat and made a couple of test taxi runs in the cul-de-sac. The pilot and some of his gages do rather well, in a depth of field sort of way, but the view out of the windows is rather wonkey with the waves inherent in the plastic canopy. Might post some vid of it this weekend.
thanks mirv ,i went ahead and ordered 2 .along with some 1s for my champ .
Joined the club and bought a mini T-28 too. Though, went back to order some extra props from NitroPlanes and found the only shipping option listed is outrageous. There is no way I am paying more in shipping than the price of 3 already overpriced props. Thus, went to my LHS today to search for alternatives. I picked up a few that I will test out and report back on. Though, if any one else finds a reasonably priced place to order props, please do share too.
On another note, does any one have any tips to help in a successful flight? Are there any quarks to keep in mind? How is the stall speed and tip stall on this? Also, has any one taken any flight video yet? I would love to see how this behaves in the air.
Happy flying
heres a unmodded plane flight
and heres a modded plane on a 3s battery with a 2 blade prop .shes a screamer!!
this is the 800mm bird.
I benched tested the T-28 with a watt meter and found that with the standard prop can pull the following power:
* 3 Cell 850 40C - over 19amps
* 2 Cell 850 40C - 13.5 amps
I am little confused as the JST connector that comes with this plane is rated at 10Amps max and even the two cell I used pulls way over that. Plus, the 20amp esc of course is way over the JSP plug rating too. I have to guess that this plane must be intended to run a low C rating 2-cell at no more than 10 amps. Does any one happen to know what brand/model this motor is and what its ratings are?
Also, how do you all configure yours? What combo of battery, connector, esc, and prop are you running on your T-28s? I appreciate the feedback
Hey guys, I bought the 800mm P-51 with hopes of turning it into a pylon racer, however there was no way I could fit a 450 motor in there, and the acess was very poor to get to the motor. I am now looking at the T-28 as it has the roomier radial engine front end. I was wondering if any of you guys could tell me how much room there is over the stock motor or upload some pics of the plane without the cowl... Thanks,
well he is running a 2 blade prop.
not sure if he changed out the jst plugs though .might have to listen more closely to the video and see if he mentions that .
just put my t-28 together today .like mentioned the instructions are kinda vague .your on your own putting all the horns on ,setting them up ,trimming them out ,ect,ect.
wasnt a big issue but the instructions dont mention any of that .
ok, i went ahead and double side taped my receiver down out of the way of the steering rod for the front wheel .
now wheres the best place to mount the esc??
it kinda just flops around in there ,theres a spot for it kinda but dont want to just jam it in there by the motor ,not only that but it could stress the wires .
i want to double side tape it in as well but just figured i would ask ,if you have a picture of yours to post please do .
and what about the battery?just use something to wedge it in there?otherwise it can move around ,theres alot of space around it .
oh yeah ,the antenna wire ,wheres the best place to run it ???i could run it right thru the wing and let it hang outside the plane.(thru the same hole the aileron wires go thru) good idea?bad idea?
suggestions ,pictures?thanks
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Try grub-install /dev/hda
2. Adapted from response by Mitch on Monday, September 29, 2003
You can also try, booting to a dos boot disk and run the FDISK/mbr
3. Adapted from response by Erol on Monday, September 29, 2003
Grub is very flexible, but its installation procedure is something that I did not succeed in. Try Lilo instead, it needs more configuration, but is very easy to install. Just rpm-i lilo.rpm (I think its on the first disc) then edit /etc/lilo/conf and then run lilo on the console.
You may have to write the kernel name /boot/vmlinuz-2.4.??? and the
version of the initrd, and perhaps the partition of your Windows intallation into the conf file. If you get nervous in editing lilo.conf, just exit and configure lilo through linuxconf or the kde or gnome CONTROL CENTER.
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All alone in the dark
I hear ghastly screaming
Unaware if it's in here
I pray I'm only dreaming
Fumbling with the light
I quickly look to see
The skeletons in my closet
Are staring back at me
I can hear their pain
A faint hollow sound
Affraid they'll never fade
And decide to stay around
Back to haunt my life
I can't escape their hate
Another sleepless night
Spent dwelling on my fate
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The NBA season is over, thank god. The Heat won it all, so it played out exactly how we all thought it would when the season started last October. Sure, the Finals was an entertaining series, and I tuned in, but I'm truly glad I don't have any more hoops distracting my attention from baseball. Most of you can now devote yourselves completely to your fantasy teams. Those of us in Chicago or Boston, however, still have two, possibly three, hockey games standing between us and full-time baseball season. I won't complain about that though, because I'm a full-on bandwagon Blackhawks fan at the moment, and I look forward to drunkenly screaming "Kaaaaner!" at my television for a few more games. Anyway, two-starters…Please, blog, may I have some more?
Esmil Rogers
Looks like Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez are doing the DL Time Warp aaaaaagain. Then they started screaming for Dexter Fowler to do the DL Time Warp aaaaaagain. It's just a dive to the left, a foul ball to the right, put your hands on your hips and yell, "Ow, that smarts!" Let's do the DL Time Warp aaaaaagain. Let's do the DL Time Warp aaaaaagain. You feel your knee get tight. You can't make a pelvic thrust. Owning these guys really drives you insane. Let's do the DL Time Warp aaaaaagain. As of right now, CarGo's day-to-day after being pulled from the game with a bruised ankle after taking a foul ball off it from Pacheco. I've seen that game on Price is Right and don't recall "Knock A Top 10 Hitter Out Of The Game" as one of the outcomes. Fowler's day-to-day with a bruised finger after a poor attempt at a bunt. Using salt instead of sugar is also a poor attempt for a bundt. We'll see on him. Meanwhile, Tulo's got a broken rib. Shocker! Hopefully, he remembered his DL stamp card. He's expected to miss 4-6 weeks. That's two months in Tulo time. Hey, I told you to sell him. Of course, he's hurt. When isn't he hurt? Doode's a joke. He broke a rib diving for a ball. Are you Mr. Glass? Sorry, if I'm not terribly sympathetic because this means… Josh Rutledge is back! The Rockies beat writer, who doesn't write about beats, rhymes & life, but about baseball, said Rutledge was hitting the melons out baseballs down in Triple-A. I say he should've never been sent down! Walt Weiss thinks his team would be better with eight Brendan Ryans. Weiss should be the fielding coach for the Padres. Well, whatever, he sucks. Now, go pick up Rutledge! Anyway, here's what else I saw yesterday in fantasy baseball:Please, blog, may I have some more?
The week was going swimmingly, with inflatable swim muscles, I may add, then Kevin Gregg showed up and said "Oh, I thought everyone wore these glasses now." I don't trust Kevin for 2 reasons, closers come and closers go (Kyuji is coming back) so add that into your closer entree like a good splash of adobo. The second reason is he has two first names, I'm sorry, it's a phobia of mine ever since I went to school with a kid named Ferris Ferris. No I didn't stutter, that's a true story. Next we move to Boston, where Joe-L is returning from the DL; John Farrell has said what is typical, we will see what happens. My 2 cents is that Bailey keeps it until he falters or Hanrahan whines enough to make a stink. If I could call Joel, this is how the convo would go. Sup Joel. Who is this? Then I would hang up and not answer when he star 69's me. I do that cause I don't like people messin' around on my phone. Lastly this week, I have moved Jim Johnson, minus his cult following, into the top tier. He has shown me enough to warrant a bump up. The games he pitches in are showing the confidence that Buck has in him, like a great illegitimate dad would in his Maury Povich type son. The bump over Papelbon is based purely on stats and accumulation right now, Paps just isn't seeing the chances that some other closers are seeing and that inevitably hurts my feelings and his stats/value. Enjoy the week as if you were listening to the soundtrack from Rocky 4, what could get better than that.? If you said that talking robot Pauly got, then we are on the same page my friend.Please, blog, may I have some more?
Wow, assembling this week's list of players made me dizzy with enthusiasm. No. I'm lying. To help write this post, I have a hired a shadow writer sorta speak. Readership meet my shadow writer — Vodka. Vodka, meet readership. What did you say? Drink more? Silly you. You're already empty! Let's get this thing started before I get prescribed anti-depressants.Please, blog, may I have some more?
Jason Heyward sat again yesterday in favor of Jose Constanza. I don't want to shout fire in the theater of Razzball, but this isn't good. Constanza is making Heyward look like the best seller at the jerk store. Actually, Heyward was kinda doing it to himself. Please, blog, may I have some more?Please, blog, may I have some more?
This will be my first week playing fantasy baseball without my hero, Hightower from Police Academy. God speed, big man. So the deadline came and went. Pretty unexciting stuff from a fantasy prospective. The fake baseball trade deadline is approaching by week's end, time to analyze that roster of yours and ask "Can I make a run and if so where and with what guys?" It's also important to think of next year for keeper leagues, take a chance on a guy who someone may value less for next year than you may. Please, blog, may I have some more?Please, blog, may I have some more?
Another week has come and gone my friends, well, I'm assuming we are friends. Hopefully fake baseball is still enjoyable to you, even if your team is in the crapper. It's not too late, in fact it's still way early. Trust in the pitcher is the biggest thing that makes a start a must start. Please, blog, may I have some more?Please, blog, may I have some more?
We're going streaming! No? Okay, it's just me then. As I was doing the research for this week, two things happened. One, I threw up at the possibility of adding any of these lower end guys. Secondly, I kept thinking that maybe I am losing touch with the fantasy world. Please, blog, may I have some more?Please, blog, may I have some more?
Holy hell was week 1 long… though it's always good when your ace goes three times in the first week. Hopefully, everyone has remained calm and not added Alex Avila and Willie Bloomquist to anchor anything not named a boat. It's way too early to get all 'Jerry McGuire' and say, "The fish are coming with me." This fantasy is a relationship — not a one night stand! Please, blog, may I have some more?Please, blog, may I have some more?
After seeing Edwin Jackson pitch yesterday, I felt as happy as this guy on the inside. I ran around my block yelling "Yuuuuupppp" like Dave Hester in Storage Wars. I went to Coldstone Creamery and got a low fat sundae that had 2700 calories and I ate it (with extra jimmies)! Please, blog, may I have some more?Please, blog, may I have some more?


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I've battled the Reapers of Chaos before - and survived. But this time I have a bad, bad feeling it's going to be a fight to the death…most likely mine.
Yeah, I've got my psychometry magic, my talking sword, Vic, and even the most dangerous Spartan on campus at my side in Logan freaking Quinn, but I'm no match for Loki, the evil Norse god of chaos. I may be Nike's Champion, but at heart, I'm still just Gwen Frost, that weird Gypsy girl everyone at school loves to gossip about.
Then someone I love is put in more danger than ever before, and something inside me snaps. This time, Loki and his Reapers are going down for good…or I am.
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"Fantastic Ending!!!!"
This series is a really good one... when i first started it i thought it will be a simple series to pass the time with. But i was shocked when I found that its really damn good!!!!
This book had too many good events and too much action and fights. It had a good and strong finishing, and it gave a quick view on how the future would be like for our frost girl.
Will be reading this series again from time to time... Realy enjoyed it.
"Very predictable."
No, i read because i read the book because of the previous ones. The fights between the characters are petty and with no grounds. to describe them childish would be an upgrade. the plot simple, predictable and with no suspense.
relief! i was expecting for the book to end from hour 1. just keep hearing it in background...
Teenage like voice, goes with the story and with the charater. Some "special efects" like in battles were allways exactly the same... I thought was funny. "clash, clash, clang" (repeat many times with pauses variations)
Pleaso don't!!!
only read it if you read the series. if you havent started.. dont do it!!!!!
"wow I love it!!"
Nice sries. I kept me wanting more and reading, and teading, and reading!!!! This author is exceptionally talented. Nice twists and turns in every book. Have added her to my favorite author list for sure...
"Killer Frost"
I wish there was more variation with the voice. Or I should say, more people narrating, it's a decent listen
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Timberwolves re-signed F Lazar Hayward to a 10-day contract.
Tyus Jones was a bright spot for the Wolves on Friday with eight points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals in 33 minutes, making 3-of-6 shots in a loss to the visiting Heat.
Jonas Valanciunas bottomed out with six points, five rebounds, three turnovers and nothing else in just 14 minutes of action on Friday in a loss to the Pacers.
Wayne Ellington led a strong bench effort on Friday with 21 points on 6-of-9 shooting, with all of his makes coming from downtown.
Courtney Lee scored a season-high 26 points during a 116-104 win on Friday, adding four rebounds, two assists, one block, no turnovers and two 3-pointers.
Jarrett Jack matched his career-high 14 dimes against the Hawks on Friday, adding 10 points, four rebounds and one 3-pointer in 33 minutes.
LeBron James triple-doubled in a 100-99 win over the Hornets on Friday, racking up 27 points with 16 rebounds, 13 assists, three blocks and three triples in 39 minutes.
Kyrie Irving scored 30 points with four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two 3-pointers in just 25 minutes during an easy 118-103 win over the Magic on Friday.
Terry Rozier scored a career-high 23 points with six rebounds, two assists, one steal and two 3-pointers in 30 minutes against the Magic on Friday.
Kyle Lowry kept his foot on the gas pedal in Friday's tough 107-104 loss to Indiana, finishing with 24 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and five 3-pointers.
Victor Oladipo (bruised right knee) exited mid-way through the fourth quarter in Indiana's 107-104 win over Toronto on Friday, finishing with 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting in his 29 minutes of action.
Jaylen Brown (personal) said he may not play in Indiana Saturday night if he doesn't return from his friend's funeral in time.


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Bethesda released a third teaser video for their unannounced project on their Twitter account this morning. Over the past few days, the studio posted two other mysterious videos related to a new game.
The famed developer tweeted, "mystery revealed tomorrow @IGN" along with a Vine video containing a viewpoint looking up at a large window and something, possibly eye lashes, that move to block some of the camera's view. Does this hint that the title will be a first-person shooter? I'm also guessing IGN may be the exclusive publication to reveal the new game.
Based on the previous two videos, people speculated it was Fallout 4 or a new Wolfenstein game. When asked if it was a new Fallout title, Bethesda's Pete Hines replied, "Guess again" to the dismay of many fans.
What do you think Bethesda's new game is? Make a guess in the comments below and check back tomorrow for news on the reveal.


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Richard Mourdock, fresh off of defeating Dick Lugar in the Indiana Senate primary, hit the ground running with a quote everyone is talking about this morning:
MOURDOCK: I certainly think bipartisanship ought to consist of Democrats coming to the Republican point of view. … If we [win the House, Senate, and White House], bipartisanship means they have to come our way, and if we're successful in getting the numbers, we'll work towards that.
That's the Republican nominee on MSNBC.
What I think is interesting about this is that, by most accounts, Mourdock isn't really part of the crazy faction of Republican politics. A recent New York Times profile compares him more to Utah Senator Mike Lee than to flaky and failed 2010 nominees Sharron Angle and Christine O'Donnell. That is, Mourdock is part of the new normal in Republican politics, and that's a "normal" that utterly rejects the notion that any cooperation between the parties is possible — that is, without the other party's abject capitulation.
As I've argued, the problem with the Republican Party — the problem that Tom Mann and Norm Ornstein write about in their new diagnosis of dysfunction, It's Even Worse Than It Looks — isn't that many of today's Republicans are extraordinarily conservative. It's that they reject the kinds of co-operation and compromise with their opponents that a Madisonian system depends upon.
What's depressing about Mourdock's quote is that it's not about conservative policy positions or philosophy. It's all about partisan polarization almost as a primary goal in and of itself — a goal that is now commonly aspired to even by mainstream Republicans. If their most important project during the Obama era has been to make the political system more dysfunctional than ever, that project took another step forward yesterday.


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The Texas Rangers will open up a three-game set with the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday in Arlington, and it's fairly safe to assume that the Indians aren't taking their opponents too lightly. This is because Tribe manager Manny Acta, apparently, holds the Rangers in pretty high regards.
Acta was asked to elaborate on his praise for the two-time reigning American league Champs shortly after the teams' last series together, in which Texas took two of three from the Indians in Cleveland to close the month of August and open up the month of September.
The Texas infield came quickly to mind for the Cleveland skipper.
"They catch the ball," Acta said, per the Dallas Morning News. "How are you supposed to get a ball through their infield, especially the left side?"
Acta went on to say that he wouldn't be surprised to see the Rangers make a strong playoff run for a third straight year.
"You don't go to the World Series back-to-back without being a really good team," he said. "They should go deep in the playoffs again."


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Highway Runs Through A Building in Japan (Gate Tower Building)
Feb 2, 2012 – Highway Passes Through A Building in Japan ( Gate Tower Building)
Once more, Japanese engineers have surprised..
This time around, they decided to build a road through the Gate Tower Building in the city of Osaka.www.naijagists.com.
Watch the video below
Highway Runs Through Gate Tower Building in Osaka Japan
The 16-storey office block has a busy fly-over running straight through it.
The fifth, sixth and seventh floors of the building are taken up by the road.
The highway is the tenant of the floors and actually pays rent.


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Decembere 30, 2008
The news comes after the Council for Mortgage Lenders forecast that the number of repossessions is likely nearly to double to 75,000 next year.
A YouGov poll, carried out for a new report from Tory MP Grant Shapps, found that 44 per cent of mortgage holders are worried that lenders could force them out of their properties next year.
A similar proportion were worried about not being able to meet mortgage payments between now and the end of 2010.
The study – The New Homeless – found that the concern among homeowners about losing the roof over their heads in the economic downturn stretched across society.
It found that 42 per cent of middle class professionals were worried about not paying the mortgage over the next year, compared with 46 per cent of blue collar households.
The study found that nearly one in seven people were in the highest category of being "very worried" about making the repayments over the next year.
More higher earners – 15 per cent – described themselves as "very worried" about being able to make the payments, compared with 12 per cent of those in less affluent groups, possibly because they over-borrowed during the property boom.


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Houston ISD proposes school closures
Updated 7:04 pm, Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Citing fluctuating enrollment and shifts in city demographics, Houston ISD announced Wednesday night a proposal to close five campuses at the end of the year.
The proposed closures include Dodson, Nathaniel Q. Henderson and Port Houston elementary schools, Fleming Middle School and Jones High School, according to a statement on the schools' websites.
The district said a sixth campus, Billy Reagan K-8, could be re-organized as part of the closure plan.
The school board is expected to take up the matter in March.
Parents are invited to speak during forums on the proposed closures.
Meeting dates and times are:
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11:
Dodson Elementary, 1808 Sampson Street
Henderson Elementary, 701 Solo Street
Jones High School, 7414 Saint Lo Road
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17:
Port Houston Elementary, 1800 McCarty Street
Fleming Middle, Collingsworth Street
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18:
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On May 24, 2010 I underwent one of the most serious of all operations, a heart transplant. This is my story and I hope that many black men and women will read this and do whatever is necessary to LIVE.
I am 61years now but over 15 years ago I suffered my first heart attack. I say first because there were others years after. When this was made known to me that, this is why I had lost some strength and endurance to perform many tasks such as cutting the lawn and struggling with walking up hills, my life changed. In addition, my list of activities started to decrease through the years which meant that my world as I knew it was diminishing. Prior to that there were not any symptoms that made me believe otherwise except to know the facts. The facts were in my family line. Both my father and paternal grandmother died very early in life due to heart failure. My father died at the young age of 49 and my grandmother died in her late 30's. I do know that my father had a heart attack a year prior to his death but failed to get medical help that might have prolonged his life. This happened in 1962, which is approximately 49 years from today. Much has changed since 1962. Unlike my dad, I was able to be under a cardiologist who prescribed medication to prolong my life, which by then involved diabetes, and high blood pressure, which are the most damaging diseases to heart patients.
When diagnosed, the doctors first performed a stress test, which proved my heart had undergone this trauma and then an angiogram as well as a test to check (electro physiology study) if my heart's electrical system was still working. The electrical test was to see if I had arrhythmia, an irregular heart beat that would eventually cause another heart attack. At this point I had not had an actual heart attack that I know of because other than having the flue three (3) straight times, there were not any signs that I could then or now say indicated heart failure. In 2002 my cardiologist suggested that I have a defibrillator implanted in my chest. This device would give out an electrical shock that would jump start my heart in the event that it would go into defibrillation or unable to have regular heart rhythms like normal hearts. I went six (6) years and two defibrillators before August of 2009. At that time, I received the shock of my life, the device went off while I was on my knees saying my morning prayers. It felt as if a mule had kicked me in my chest and I hoped to God that it would not happen again, but it did. For a matter of fact, the device pounded my chest four (4) different times prior to my being admitted into the hospital. One of the many blessings that I received was that my cardiologist had me register for a new heart with UCLA's heart center just in case I would need a transplant down the line.
After the first incident, I contacted my doctor who prescribed another medication to help relax my heart, which it did. It wasn't until my family and I went to Toronto, Canada that I found that cold is an enemy to heart patients. It was while I was in that winter weather that I struggled with the cold elements. One night while walking with my wife, I started feeling very tired and my wife had to pull along until we were able to get inside of a building where the symptoms vanished. What I found was that cold weather is no friend to a damaged heart.
With a spoiled vacation and the reality of the decreasing function of my heart, I returned to my cardiologist in Ventura, California. He suggested that UCLA takeover my care because things had grown progressively worse. Meanwhile, I received a call from my cardiologist at UCLA who informed me that the entire staff under the direction of Dr. Jon Kobashigawa of UCLA, had moved over to Cedars-Sinai to head up heart procedures dealing with cardio-myopathy. Thankful to God, our family insurance policy changed. They no longer accepted UCLA as part of the coverage but they did accept Cedars as my new medical provider. Timing is everything. What a miracle in the making.
In April of 2010, I was told to get to the emergency room of Cedars immediately because my kidneys were not functioning which would prevent me from getting a new heart. I was there for 2 weeks and went home only to be re-admitted in May. It appeared that the hospital could not sustain my kidneys as an outpatient. Things looked dim for me. On top of having diabetes, and a weakened heart, now the kidneys were failing causing me to rethink my life as I knew it. In secret, I began to put my life in order and called everyone that I knew of my pending fate.
Immediately I was readmitted in May where I remained until a heart became available.
Amazingly, after two weeks in May, I received the news that a heart was located for me. I was prepped, and relaxed, then I underwent a heart transplant. Within two (2) more weeks I was discharged from the hospital with a brand new and youthful heart. The surgery itself lasted approximately seven (7) hours and after I awoke in recovery and had the tube taken out of my throat, I realized that my wife and family had been through it with me and remained all night at the hospital. I saw them briefly and went back to sleep for a few more hours. When I awakened for the second time I was asked to sit up to which I responded," where was the best place?" The nurse said to sit upright in a chair adjacent to the bed. Keep in mind that this was after having a seven hour surgery.
After taking a pain pill, I sat up for eleven (11) hours. Prior to transferring to that chair, I asked if I could walk the halls. The staff said, not today. I then asked if I could at least step in place because I wanted to give all the glory to God and try out my NEW HEART. The rest is history and now I work as a volunteer at Cedars-Sinai Hospital to encourage heart patients who are both waiting for a transplant and recovering post transplant patients in need of emotional support.
In conclusion, if it had not been for the many prayers from my family, my church (Faithful Central Bible Church), the generosity of the donor family, others that I didn't even know about, and the skill of some of the best physicians at Cedars-Sinai, I would not be here today. My prayer is that more black people become organ donors to give the gift of life to someone like me or like you. I was not an organ donor prior to that point in my life. I've changed that area of my life since my issue of the heart.


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Welcome to the show that never ends…
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