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Discussion in 'Political Issues' started by Ruble Noon, Feb 16, 2013.
It just shows how out of touch with reality these idiots are that they can't make ends meet on $174,000 per year.
Personally, I think they should be paid no more than the average income of an average individual in the US, adjusted quarterly. That way, there is actually some sort of an incentive to work for the people and not the other way around.
As one commenter said, "Dignity and Nancy Pelosi is an Oxymoron."
That $174,000, for how many Senators is that their sole income?
Well I hadn't considered that.
......and a friggin jet airplane to shuttle her queen arse around, on our dime.
She needs to be taken down a notch, or two.
Yup -- this hilarious topic was also discussed yesterday:
Trust a Democrat statist to equate their "dignity" to how much money they "earn"...
She's just another leech sucking at the hind tit of the government sow.
If she doesn't like the pay, then she can find another job.
I am starting to believe that the sequester is not a looming problem, but the only hope left.
Nancy should just leave congress to teach us all a lesson...
Most enter Congress making average salary for their career field from whence they came, and leave multi-millionaires.
How dat happen? /sarcasm
The French had a marvelous method of dealing with her sort in the late 1700's...............time for it to be revived.
Guess I don't have as much dignity as pelosi because I don't make as much money as she does. And she doesn't have as much dignity as obama because he makes more money.
OK, now I get it.
Just wondering...is dignity adjusted for inflation? Does congress get a "cost of dignity" adjustment every year?
According to Pelosi's logic "evil rich men" are most dignified men, cos' they are rich... Hmmm...
But... I bet you have a whole hell of a lot more dignity than most of her and Barry's voters, by both her definition of dignity and the dictionary's.
Nobody in Congress has any dignity (aside from in their own minds) they have all done things a crack whore needing a fix wouldn't do.
How about paying them minimum wage and if they can prove sole income, housing in a dormitory. It seems fair to me.
Why is she worried about the "on the record" pay?
I'm sure she has plenty of lobbyists and corrupt dealings to keep her financially sound.
Yea only 174, 000 a year what a crock.
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The crap never ceases to flow from her mouth. She has already ruined her dignity without having her pay cut.


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A Colonial entertainment featured by six tableaux and consisting of old fashioned songs, solos and readings was given under the auspices of the Dorcas Society of the Wall Street M.E. Church last evening in the lecture rooms of the church. The entertainment was immensely enjoyed by a large audience and was given for the purpose of raising money to be appled on the church debt.
The program opened by the singing of old fashioned songs by a double quartette comprising members of both the old and new choir of the church. The singers were Mrs. Benjamin Hutchings, Mrs. George Lawson, Miss Hattie Chetham, Miss Marion Parker, Luke Williams, Charles Bouch, Morgan Lyon and Albert Walters. The singing was well rendered and received much applause. Then followed a tableau, "Ye Olden Times," during which a song "Love's Old Sweet Song," was sung by one of the players. The participants were attired in colonial garb and made a good impression.
After a pleasing reading by Mrs. R.R. Whaley, a second tableau, "Past and Present Courtship," was given in two parts. The first part, standing for the past, worked about the theme, "Take Your Time," while the second part, the present, showed the haste of the modern times, The theme of which was "Get Together." Some more old fashioned songs were sung by the double quartette and two excellent readings were given by the Misses Diggs.
The third tableau, "My Mandy," was then staged, during which a solo was sung by Mrs. Roy Kelsey, one the participants. Two more tableaux, "The Dead Little Shamrock," and "Making the Flag," were given to the keen delight of the audience. Between the tableaux, selections were sung by the male members of the double quartette. After a solo by Charles Bouck, the sixth and last tableau "Sweet and Low" was staged. The program closed with selections by the male quartette.
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comments. Last year the Society raised the fine sum of $450.00 for the church,
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From January 8-12, 2013, President Hamid Karzai's visited Washington, DC to discuss relations between the United States and Afghanistan beyond 2014, in a trip many Afghans believed would be crucial for determining the country's future.
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Album Rating: 4.0This cd gets better with each listen. Perfect music for Sunday football.
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Album Rating: 4.5I had this cd in my car non stop for 2 weeks mind you it was the only cd I had at the time (long story) but I have to say it is a great album. I'm not a huge death metal fan but this is pretty melodic and the vocals are great. I also like the Viking subject matter and every song tells a story. It was pretty fitting music for a road trip around the Scottish Highlands where the Vikings use to pillage. So if your into your death metal with a Viking twist check this out.
Album Rating: 4.0This album is great, but I've heard Cry of the Black Birds and Runes to my Memory WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much.
Album Rating: 4.0So listen to Gods of War Arise.
Album Rating: 4.0Gods of war and prediction of warfare are pocket aces of awesomeness. Gets me pumped up all the time. Cry of the black birds never tires me, no matter how much I hear it.
Album Rating: 4.0The beginning of Gods of War Arise is so amazing; that and Asator are the two best tracks on here.
Album Rating: 4.0Hermods Ride to hel is my favorite. I cant wait until that part in the middle when his tone changes. If its true..what you say to me.. that the whole world mourns his death. Cant help but get up and scream along.
Album Rating: 4.0I definitely have to bump this up to a 4...haven't listened to it in over 4 months, glad I did
Album Rating: 4.5Kickass album
man..... my friend gave me this cd to listen to and....well i am dissapointed. he made it out to be like the best ever. the lyrics are fun to listen to, but the rest semms a little uninspired
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound OffAlbum is really fun.
Not heard all of the album, but what I've heard is awesomely epic and brutal, all while maintaining an amazing sense of melody. Amon Amarth kick ass.
Album Rating: 3.5I like this one much better than "Fate of Norns." It's still a bit repetitive, but not as much. I really enjoyed "Asator" "With Oden On Our Side", and "Cry of the Black Birds."
Album Rating: 4.0Under The Northern Star doesnt get nearly enough mentions here.
Album Rating: 3.0I just got this CD yesterday... they're nothing unique but it's a nice solid album.
Digging: Adimiron - Et Liber Eris
Album Rating: 5.0IMO, its a classic, but its just me ;)
Album Rating: 4.0Im sorry but this album is too good. Always the right choice to put on when in the metal mood. Insanely epic while shield splintering heavienessThis Message Edited On 01.27.08
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Comparing Bank Lending Channel in India and Pakistan
This paper investigates the presence and significance of bank lending channel of the monetary policy transmission in India and Pakistan using the Structural Vector Auto Regression (SVAR) approach. The results of econometric analysis support the presence of a significant bank lending channel in these countries. Changes in the monetary policy instruments affect the credit variable (private sector claims) which in turn transmits the shocks to the real side of the economy, i.e. output and prices. The output returns back to initial level in long run, while the effect of monetary policy changes on prices are persistent. I also find that compared to the bank lending in other developing countries the channel in these countries is different and more vital. Another finding is that apart from interest rates, money also seems to play an important role in these economies and its shocks are significantly transmitted to the real macroeconomic activities through changes in the credit variable.
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Taking note of the growing affluence of the Chinese market, Cadillac used the allure of Route 66 during this rather epic three-minute commercial to tout the automaker's Chinese vehicle.
Autoblog reports:
In a new short film for the Chinese-market SRX, Cadillac attempts to bridge East with West via Route 66. The ad shows actress and singer-songwriter Karen Mok taking on Will Rogers Highway with a male friend. The Mother Road calls, romance blooms and the Cadillac SRX is the tool that unites the pair.
You can view the video here. It's in Chinese, but you shouldn't have trouble following the plot. And, yes, parts of it take place on the real Route 66.
UPDATE: The ad was just posted on YouTube:
Don't be surprised if this ad spurs new interest in Route 66 in China. A recent New Yorker magazine article took note that the Chinese are becoming a big force in world travel:
Most countries begin to send large numbers of tourists overseas only when the average citizen has a disposable income of five thousand dollars. But China—where urban residents are at barely half that level—has made travel affordable by booking tickets in bulk and bargaining mercilessly for hotels in distant suburbs. Last year, more than fifty-seven million Chinese people went abroad, ranking China third worldwide in international tourism. The World Tourism Organization predicts that before the end of the decade China will double that.


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One Part King's X, One Part Lauryn Hill, One Part The Mars Volta . . .
I know, the band name doesn't exactly roll off the tongue. But the title is accurate: this new band consists of Doug "dUg" Pinnick (former King's X), Eric Gales (blues guitarist from Lauryn Hill's band), and drummer Thomas Pridgen (former The Mars Volta). Their new record is self-titled, and available in February.
Am I interested in hearing more? Damn right. Anyone who knows me knows I'm a big King's X fan, and the label site mentions a tuned down, grungy version of Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love." Count me in.
Here's the Video for Pinnick Gales Pridgen's "Hang On, Big Brother"
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Murray Hill Theatre presents
Emery: The Weak's End 10th Anniversary Tour
The Classic Crime, Peace Mercutio, This Wild Life, Samuel Sanders
Murray Hill Theatre
932 Edgewood Ave. S.
Jacksonville, FL, 32205
Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM (event ends at 11:00 PM)
Watch & Listen
Emery, the ever-evolving rock quintet originally from South Carolina that has been making its mark since 2000, is set to release its fourth full-length album, "…In Shallow Seas We Sail," on June 2, 2009, via longtime home Tooth & Nail Records. "…In Shallow Seas We Sail" picks up right where Emery's last release, the EP "While Broken Hearts Prevail" (2008) left off, both thematically and stylistically.
This fourth album continues the tradition of Emery's dual front-man format, with Toby Morell and Devin Shelton once again sharing lead vocal and bass guitar duties. Emery's fourth album combines the band's trademark screams and breakdowns, and balances these heavy sounds with catchy hooks and melodies.
The album's single, "Cutthroat Collapse," is about being in a relationship and making it your whole life, said Morrell. "These kinds of relationships usually end up in doom. The protagonist ends up calling his/her significant other and threatening to commit suicide. Such a great thing ends up in tragedy."
"I think this record is the best representation of Emery," said Morrell. "If you like Emery, this will be the record you love the most. This is our most complete album. You can listen to each individually and not get burnt out. At the same time, you will love the overall story of the record and the journey it takes you on."
The current world views, experiences and personal relationships of each individual band member contributed to the distinct sound on Emery's fourth album. "Emery's previous albums were written at completely different times in our lives. '…In Shallow Seas We Sail' is Emery, as we are now," said Morell.
Since forming in 2000, Emery has embarked upon at least three national tours per year, sharing the stage with such artists as Chiodos, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Silverstein, Alexisonfire and Hawthorne Heights. Originally formed near Greenville, S.C., Emery is now spread throughout the U.S., with members in South Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, and Washington.
"…In Shallow Seas We Sail" is Emery's fifth release for Tooth & Nail Records. "The Weak's End" was released in 2004, followed by "The Question" in 2005 and "I'm Only A Man" in 2007. "While Broken Hearts Prevail…" was released in October of 2008. In addition to Toby Morrell, Devin Shelton, and Matt Carter, Emery includes Josh Head (keys, vocals) and Dave Powell (drums).
What is the Classic Crime? History is filled with heroes that made the ultimate sacrifice and martyrs who died for their cause. Whether their actions were viewed as "criminal" in their day was irrelevant. From those fighting against injustice to those who stood up for the folks who don't fit in, dying for one's beliefs or one's art is the Classic Crime.
"Music has a profound effect on the listener. It even has the power to lift spirits and change lives," reasons Classic Crime singer Matt MacDonald. "If we can see our music change a life for the better, than we've been paid in the kind of way we hope to be."
The Classic Crime's new album, "Albatross," threatens to change lives in such a way with the sheer expanse of its scope, conjuring the most brilliant moments of Brand New, Thrice and Third Eye Blind while alternately sounding refreshingly original.
The vocals are unique, the lyrics are hopeful, and the boys' hearts are all in the right place. Tours with Mest, Allister and Scary Kids Scaring Kids, as well as prime placement on the Tooth & Nail Tour with Emery and Anberlin, won't hurt.
The Classic Crime is a new take on an old rock n' roll sound for a generation hungry to be heard. Producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette (Iggy Pop, Chevelle, Cold) helped The Classic Crime shape and hone their already considerably strong material into breath-taking anthems, proving how far they've come since their days as teenage pals.
Justin Duque wasn't one of the "cool" kids in school; never an outcast, but never quite popular. "I knew that high school was a big popularity contest and I never bought into it," he says. What high school did offer Duque was a chance to meet drummer Paul Erickson.
Duque and Erickson became fast friends and before too long they found themselves playing in a band called Orizon with bass player Alan Clark and singer Matt MacDonald. By the time guitarist Robbie Negrin came onboard, the time felt right to change the name.
The Classic Crime will leave their mark on the musical landscape with "Albatross." Don't worry about the over-saturation of bands out there. This album stands apart.
"If we are mentioned in the same breath as the great bands of the Pacific Northwest then I think that we'll have done something right," Duque says with modesty. Adds MacDonald: "We have been given a talent to write and play music and it is my hope to give that to other people. [We want] to inspire hope in other people."
Peace Mercutio ( www.peacemercutio.com ) is a four-piece Pop-punk alt. rock group from Seattle, WA in the vein on Jimmy Eat World, Anberlin, and Foo Fighters
The band recently recorded a new single with producer Brett Baird at Tooth & Nail's Compound recordings in Seattle, WA utilizing the same space that captured the sounds of Anberlin, Emery, and Underoath.
Peace Mercutio has had a big year including a west coast tour with Alabaster (Seattle, WA) and Fighting The Villain (San Fran, CA) and a newly released music video for their first single "Too Close For Comfort" featured as an exclusive on Absolutepunk.net http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_sbV9EUlFA The band has also received airplay on over 130 college radio stations around the country.
What makes Peace Mercutio stand out? The band showcases two lead vocalists Dan and Andy who provide the voice behind an emotional, and diverse set of story-driven songs. Taylor is the band's drummer often compared to the stylings of Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters and Zac Farro of Paramore. The whole outfit is anchored by the tasteful low end of David Oquist on bass. Fans of Peace Mercutio enjoy the band's mature and energetic pop-punk sound and easy-to-relate-to lyrics about life, love, and determination.
The band's debut album 'Weather The Storm' is available on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify. The album has generated press from sites including Purevolume.com - http://www.purevolume.com/news/Peace-Mercutio-Weather-The-Storm-Stream and Absolutepunk.net http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2788962
My name is Samuel Sanders. Here's a brief overview of my story:
I was born and raised in Jacksonville Florida. Where we have 11 months of Summer and 4 weeks of Fall. In other words, it's HOT!
My musical journey started when I was 12 years old. On Christmas morning I walked into my parents room and there it was, I shiny, black, brand new drum set. I was so stoked. I played on those drums by myself for about 5 years. Dreaming of being in a band the whole time. When I was about to turn 18, my dreams of playing music with real life humans became a reality (as opposed to only playing to the music in my headphones). Some friends and I got together, wrote some melodic hardcore songs and established a band by the name of Our Finest Hour. Somehow we found another drummer and I was coaxed into singing/screaming. We played together for about 3 years and I had some of the best times of my life. We eventually started going in different directions in life. Families, careers, and life started to take over. So, we called it quits and played a farewell show.
Fast forward a bit. I tried to get some projects up and running with friends, but nothing ever seemed to workout. So, being exasperated, I took matters into my own hands, picked up my guitar and started writing my own songs. I was liking what was coming out so I decided to record a full band album and start playing shows. Since then, I've independently released an EP entitled "Under The Shadow", toured the east coast and the mid west, and have met a ton of amazing people.
I'm currently in the studio working on my second full band EP and taking the steps of pursuing this dream I've had since I was a boy. It's an exciting yet nerve racking time for me! I can't wait to see what the future holds.
$14.00 - $18.00
Tickets Available at the Door
Upcoming Events
Murray Hill Theatre
Fri, November 24
Sat, December 2
It Lies Within, My Heart To Fear
Fri, December 8
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Sat, December 9
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Libby pleads not guilty to charges in CIA leak probe
WASHINGTON -- Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he lied and obstructed justice in the probe into the leak of a CIA officer's name.
A lawyer for I. Lewis " Scooter" Libby pledged to fight the charges.
"He wants to clear his good name and he wants a jury trial," Ted Wells said outside the courthouse.
Such a trial could feature the embarrassing spectacle of Cheney taking the witness stand. Prosecutors say Cheney passed classified information about the CIA officer's identity to Libby, who then allegedly shared it with reporters.
Libby is charged in a five-count indictment with lying to a grand jury and federal investigators about his conversations with reporters regarding Valerie Plame, a CIA officer and the wife of a prominent critic of the Bush administration.
Hearings on Alito nomination scheduled for Jan. 9
WASHINGTON -- The Republican-controlled Senate will begin hearings Jan. 9 on Judge Samuel Alito's appointment to the Supreme Court, leaders of the Judiciary Committee announced Thursday, a bipartisan repudiation of President Bush's call for a final confirmation vote before year's end.
"It simply wasn't possible to accommodate the schedule that the White House wanted," said Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. He outlined a timetable that envisions five days of hearings, followed by a vote in committee on Jan. 17 and the full Senate on Jan. 20.
"It's far more important to do it right than fast," said Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy, the senior Democrat on the panel. "In this case, I suspect we're doing both."
Poll shows Bush's popularity with Americans falling
WASHINGTON -- For the first time in his presidency a majority of Americans question the integrity of President Bush, and growing doubts about his leadership have left him with record negative ratings on the economy, Iraq and even the war on terrorism, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
On virtually every key measure of presidential character and performance, the new survey found that Bush has never been less popular with the American people. Currently 39 percent approve of the job he is doing as president, while 60 percent now disapprove of his performance in office -- the highest level of disapproval ever recorded for Bush in Post-ABC polls.
Virtually the only possible bright spot for Bush in the survey was generally favorable, if not quite enthusiastic, early reaction to his latest Supreme Court nominee, Samuel Alito. Half of Americans say he should be confirmed by the Senate, and fewer than a third view him as too conservative, the poll found.
Rice plans no talks with North Korean officials
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice plans no talks with North Korean officials during an economic summit meeting in South Korea this month.
"I wouldn't count it as a possibility," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said Thursday.
Rice will be in Busan, South Korea, for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum the week before Thanksgiving. She will also visit Bahrain, Israel and the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia in the Mideast and China and Mongolia in Asia on the same trip, the State Department said.
In Jerusalem, Rice is expected to represent the United States at a memorial ceremony for the 10th anniversary of the assassination of peace-minded Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.
Plan lets airline passengers avoid extra security
WASHINGTON -- The government plans to offer airline passengers nationwide the chance to avoid extra security checks by paying a fee and agreeing to a background check.
Transportation Security Administration chief Kip Hawley, who announced the plan to Congress on Thursday, said his agency also is studying other ways to reduce security delays. That includes possibly rescinding the post-Sept. 11 prohibition on passengers' carrying scissors and small knives onto planes.
Hawley said the "registered traveler" program will debut June 20 after an overall evaluation of airport security. Officials did not say how much participants would pay, saying private companies selected to run the program would set the fee. A trial program now extended at the airport in Orlando, charges $79.95.
The program, tested at five airports for more than a year, would allow most people to avoid random pat-downs if they pay a fee, clear a voluntary background check and provide some form of biometric identification, such as a fingerprint.
Groups want information about reports of secret prisons
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The International Red Cross, the European Union and human rights groups said Thursday that they would press the U.S. and European governments for information about the reported existence of secret prisons in Eastern Europe where the CIA has detained top al-Qaida captives.
Government officials across Eastern Europe issued denials Thursday that their respective countries hosted the prisons, which some European officials contend would violate local human rights laws. But the revelation, first reported by The Washington Post, captured headlines across the continent and led human-rights organizations to call for official investigations.
The Post reported Wednesday that the CIA has been interrogating some of its most important al-Qaida prisoners at a Soviet-era compound in Eastern Europe. The classified site is part of a global network of covert prisons the CIA established after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that has included locations in eight countries, including Afghanistan, Thailand and several democracies in Eastern Europe.
Syria releases 190 political prisoners
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Syrian President Bashar Assad freed 190 political prisoners Thursday, in another sign his regime is trying to head off international pressure over its apparent involvement in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
But Assad did not grant amnesty to the two most prominent political prisoners, Riad Seif and Maamoun Homsi. The pair were independent members of the Syrian parliament who started a democracy campaign in 2000. They were arrested in early 2001.
-- From wire reports
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Blaze - Peacock
Kde Peacock Theatre
Blaze in London is a hugely entertaining, crowd-pleaser of a show. Book your tickets for Blaze in London and be entertained on an international level!
The theatrical international street dance craze Blaze returns to the Peacock Theatre after its explosive world premiere three years ago, with an expanded cast of 16 incredible dancers ready to pop, lock and break dance their way around the city and on stage.
Featuring music by Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, David Guetta, and Snoop Dogg, Blaze takes the raw energy and athleticism of street dance and combines it with high-end production values, resulting in a show that's perfect for the whole family.
Blaze is a show that's "impossible not to enjoy" (Daily Telegraph)
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Age: 9 Year(s)
A Night In The WunderlandIt won't get more exclusive and personal...
A night in the Miniatur Wunderland
Indulge in an unforgettable Wunderland visit with a couple of friends or your family and a small circle of other visitors.
On November 07 between 7 PM and 11PM, the Miniatur Wunderland team will open the doors for a limited number of visitors (that is after the normal business hours), and so enables these visitors a relaxed and comfortable stay in our exhibition.
While during our normal opening hours an average of 1000 visitors share the space, only 300 visitors will be allowed in at our exclusive Wunderland night. This caters for a very comfortable and relaxed stay without waiting in line and no "pushers" in sight.
From 7PM, after you enjoyed your welcome drink and listened to a short speech about the history of the Wunderland, you are free to discover the exhibition at your own pace. Our team will be glad to let you peek behind the scenes and will also be available for your comments and questions during the evening.
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There are many ways to count how attractive Friday's battle of the classes will be, when the Class 4A No. 4 ranked Detroit Lakes football team invades the Class 3A No. 2 ranked Perham.
The most important outcome will crown the North Heart O'Lakes Conference champion, as both teams entered the seventh week of the season at 6-0.
Second, the game is the second one in an already blossoming rivalry, which was kicked off last year in grand style.
But the Northern HOL crown isn't the only "trophy" up for grabs, with the newly-constructed "Pigskin Paddle" on the line.
The new trophy will be the DL-Perham's version of "Floyd of Rosedale" or the "Little Brown Jug" the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers play for annually against Iowa and Michigan.
"This game is mostly about pride, wrapped around a new tradition of a great Hwy 10 rivalry starting last year with our first game played at the varsity football level since the early 80s," Perham Head Coach Mike Jordahl said. "Both teams are well disciplined which will provide for an outstanding competition."
And another number can be injected into Friday's game -- five -- as in how many touchdowns senior Perham quarterback Jordan Hein had against the Lakers last year in the Yellowjackets' 35-28 win on Mollberg Field.
Overall, it's a big game.
"This is an important game in the conference, no doubt," said DL head coach Flint Motschenbacher.
"But our focus will not be on Perham, it will be on what we can control. Our ultimate goal is to be a good football team by the time the playoffs roll around."
The game also has some implications on DL's Section 8-4A rank, which as of now, is No. 1.
Fergus Falls is nipping at DL's heels for the top seed, with the Lakers leading by 2.3 points in the QRF ratings.
The Otters have one loss on the season and play more 4A schools, compared to DL's 3A-laden schedule.
But the Lakers have a solid handle on at least a top two seed, which is crucial, since both will gain a bye in the first round of the playoffs.
The Yellowjackets are coming off a narrow 20-19 win in Thief River Falls, as Hein directed a late-game drive, scoring the tying touchdown with under two minutes remaining.
Kicker Nick Bahls eventually booted the go-ahead point, thus preserving Perham's perfect season.
"They are certainly a very good team," Motschenbacher said. "They found a way to win the game and that's what good teams do."
Hein is the stick which stirs the drink for the Yellowjackets. He has rushed for 812 yards on 117 carries for a 6.9 ypc average.
He has also thrown for 604 yards and six touchdowns, while completing 54.1 percent of his passes.
The offense runs through him, as well the defense, in which he makes some big plays from his secondary position.
That was no more evident than in last year's thriller in DL, where Hein scored five touchdowns, including four rushing scores and a tide-turning 94-yard fumble return, after he stripped Laker running back Jarret Nosal on the Perham six yard line and went untouched to score.
DL had two turnovers in the Perham red zone, which played a very key part in the loss.
The Lakers are not missing a big playmaker, though, as junior quarterback Michael Herzog has stormed on the scene with his physical style of rushing.
Herzog has rushed for a team-high 677 yards on 137 carries (4.9 ypc), while scoring 13 rushing touchdowns.
He has also shown he can lead a drive down the field through the air, by passing for 509 yards and six touchdowns.
"We do expect to see some impressive play out of the two premier quarterbacks, no doubt," Jordahl said. "That being said, we plan to and feel DL will plan to use all of our resources on the field. Both teams have several skilled players that can be dangerous when given the opportunity."
Nosal also has picked up some tough yardage on the ground, as he has 398 yards on 78 carries.
"We are trying to get Jarret, Stephen Erb and Casey Paskey more involved in the rushing game, because they are all good athletes," Motschenbacher added.
In a game against two hot teams, intangibles such as turnovers and special teams will be key factors.
The Lakers have excelled in both areas, with defensive touchdowns in three straight games, while limiting their opponents to just 217 yards of total offense per game.
The Laker defense has also been stubborn in allowing opponents across the pylons, by allowing just 42 points on the season.
Park Rapids was the first team all season to score multiple touchdowns in the same game against DL.
"We are just going to need a very solid game to beat them," Motschenbacher said.
"This will be a springboard for both teams going into the playoffs," said Jordahl. "When the level of competition is high, it prepares us greatly for a great finish in the regular season next week and well into the playoffs."


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Chelsea has apparently had bids of $68 and $74 million for Edinson Cavani rejected, according to L'Equipe, with Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis
holding out for the full $82 million as stated in Cavani's release clause. The French daily claims PSG is willing to pay full price in addition to offering the player $455,000 per week, compared
to Chelsea's offer of $334,000. It's clear that Napoli wants to sell and is willing to do business with anyone prepared to meet the buyout clause; what's unclear, however, is what
the player wants.
Meanwhile, if other reports are to be believed, Chelsea might be willing to pass on Cavani if an agreement can be reached for Sporting Lisbon prodigy Bruma, who is currently playing for Portugal at the U-20 World Cup in Turkey. Sporting officials have dubbed the 18-year-old the "new Cristiano Ronaldo". The Express also claims that Blues coach Jose Mourinho has placed AC Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy on his short list of transfer targets this summer. The Italy international would cost close to $45.5 million, while AS Roma defensive midfielder Daniele De Rossi, another target of Mourinho's, would cost $15 million.


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Soares pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge
Belfast — Alvaro Soares, the Unity man who is facing a manslaughter charge pleaded not guilty during a brief court appearance Thursday, Jan. 30.
In addition to the manslaughter charge, Soares was also charged with operating under the influence involving death, reckless conduct, aggravated driving to endanger and criminal speeding. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The charges stem from a July 4, 2013, incident after Soares was driving towards Thorndike Village when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a utility pole. The crash killed Oscar Tizon Brito, 23, of Providence, R.I., and seriously injured Soares' sister, Kelley Soares, of Cranston, R.I., who were passengers in the vehicle.
An initial investigation determined speed and alcohol were factors in the crash. While police did not specify how fast the vehicle was traveling, previous reports indicated Soares was driving well in excess of the posted 30 mph.
Soares is free on $50,000 unsecured bail and is scheduled to appear in Waldo County Superior Court April 7.


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today, the Holy See's Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences concluded
its 12th Plenary Session, discussing "Vanishing Youth? Solidarity with
Children and Young People in an age of Turbulence," concluding that no
society can afford the loss of its young people, through neglect, abuse
or abortion.
During a press conference this morning, the group said that the session included "over 30 presentations from scholars from every part of the world, meeting for more than 30 hours over five days."
Professor Mary Ann Glendon, president of the Academy, said that the session's "theme is part of a multi-year project of the Academy which is examining the broad implications of the demographic changes of the last few decades. Two years ago, the Academy's plenary session looked at the aging population, with specific reference to social security and health systems."
Therefore, she said "This year we looked at those same changes and their impact on children and young people worldwide. This opens a new possibility for Catholic social teaching, which to date has not focused as explicitly on the situation of young people as it has, for example, on labor, or women, or those living in poverty."
The group, she said discussed the dire situations many children of the world live in, including those of neglect, abuse, oppression and sexual exploitation.
Among the discussions, Professor Gérard-François Dumont, Rector of the University of Paris-Sorbonne, recalled that while most of the world is familiar with China's one-child policy many of these one-child families are now dominating Europe – "without government coercion."
According to Glendon, This, he said "involves a certain 'refusal of the future' that will lead to a culture without brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles or cousins."
In his message to the Academy, Pope Benedict wrote that "By nature, love looks to the eternal…Perhaps the lack of such creative and forward-looking love is the reason why many couples today choose not to marry, why so many marriages fail, and why birth rates have significantly diminished."
Delegates also discussed the discrepancies of children in some cultures who are forced to grow up too quickly while others--mainly in the western world--suffer from an "endless adolescence."
The latter, Glendon said, is "marked by an avoidance of responsibilities, a desire to maintain all available options instead of permanent commitments, and a refusal of moral limitations in the sphere of human sexuality, such a syndrome makes it almost impossible for young people to assume the enduring sacrifices on which stable marriages and families are built."
"No society, no culture", she concluded, "can afford to suffer a 'vanishing youth', for with them would also vanish the real hope and noble ideals of every nation".
Vatican Social Scientists warn: no society can afford 'vanishing youth'
.- Earlier
today, the Holy See's Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences concluded
its 12th Plenary Session, discussing "Vanishing Youth? Solidarity with
Children and Young People in an age of Turbulence," concluding that no
society can afford the loss of its young people, through neglect, abuse
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Night had well and truly set in by the time we reached the village of Dambana, 150 miles east of the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo. With just a single flickering beam from our tuk-tuk – a motorised rickshaw – to guide us, we could barely make out the potholed road ahead. But for a few gaslights hanging from the corrugated shacks clustered along the forest edge, the village was cloaked in darkness. People appeared to lurch forward out of the gloom, their faces momentarily illuminated but their shouts drowned by the whine of the engine. My two team-mates had fallen silent in the back as my grip tightened on the wheel. We were lost.
Just as we were resigning ourselves to an uncomfortable night in the tuk-tuk, a muscle-bound figure leapt out from the undergrowth. He carried a lamp in one hand and a sizeable axe in the other, his modesty preserved only by a tiny Tarzan-style loincloth.
"Hondomay," he shouted, beckoning us to follow as he set off down a bumpy track through the forest. Had this been any other trip I would already have hightailed it back to Colombo. Instead, I followed, our rickshaw struggling to keep pace as his feet ate up the ground ahead. The glimpses of a fire and the sound of familiar voices in the distance told us that we three unfashionably late guests of the indigenous Veddha tribe had finally made it. Stage two of the inaugural Lanka Challenge was over, but the adventure had only just begun.
Some 25 teams from all across the globe had signed up for this 10-day, 750-mile tuk-tuk race across Sri Lanka. Armed only with maps and a Sinhala phrase book, the two or three-man teams were reliant on the goodwill of locals, a bit of gumption and a heavy dose of good luck. The organisers had promised unique experiences, and we weren't being disappointed.
Many may question the wisdom of visiting Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the brutal conflict that has seen innocent victims imprisoned in camps in the north-east. Reports of poor conditions, lack of medical aid and accusations of torture have prompted international outrage, with some calling for tourists to stay away.
But what would a boycott achieve, aside from worsening the plight of ordinary Sri Lankans and heaping more harm on a tourism industry already devastated by the tsunami and 35 years of conflict?
"We do not like what happened, all the atrocities, the camps… but something had to be done," said Arjuna, who help run a small local tourism outfit. "Finally we can look forward and hope that people will consider our country again."
They already are. The number of visitors from Britain is 16 per cent higher than it was last autumn. New areas are opening up; Yala National Park, home to leopard, langur and elephant, is back on the tourist map; plans are in hand to develop the northern resorts of Nilaveli, Trincomalee and Arugam Bay.
Sadly, many British tourists, enticed by cut-price winter sun packages, fail to get beyond the confines of Western-owned beach resorts. But if you argue in favour of going, on the grounds that you want to help the local people, you need to venture beyond the big resorts.
Which is why a trip like this makes sense. It represents responsible tourism at its best: stays in local campsites or small owner-run hotels, use of local transport and shops, and money donated or spent where it is needed most: with the Sri Lankan Red Cross, tsunami relief charities, conservation groups and indigenous peoples. And there can be no better vehicle to get you in among the locals – not least because tuk-tuks break down so often.
- The Lanka Challenge (www.lankachallenge.com) returns to Sri Lanka between September 1-13, 2010. The trip costs £705 per person, based on a team of three. Includes food, lodging and tuk-tuk hire, but not flights. Return flight to Colombo with Sri Lanka Airlines (0208 538 200; www.srilanka.aero) from £365.
- For more information: 0845 88063333; www.srilanka.travel


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[UPDATE: The WinFX event in Tralee is on Thursday (as always), not Friday as indicated here! My apologies for any inconvenience may have caused.]
There have been some great events this week: yesterday we had members of the Windows Forms and C# teams in Dublin. Today (Tuesday), Luca and Mike are up to give a similar presentation in Belfast, where yesterday new MVP Kieran Lynam presented on ASP.NET 2.
I'm down to Cork tonight and Tralee on Thursday to discuss WinFX and the Longhorn development platform. The goal of these presentations is to give an overview of what's coming in WinFX from both the Avalon and Indigo sides of the house, and give developers and decision makers some insights into how to leverage the 2005 set of technologies today to prepare for WinFX tomorrow. Oh, and from the looks of things, there'll be some cool live demos, too. 🙂 All are welcome to attend!
Looking forward to meeting many of you and hearing your thoughts on what interests you in what's coming down the pipe.
And if this isn't proof that we're really making an effort to host these events all around the island, I don't know what is 😉


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Intelligent rack PDUs driving total global rack PDU revenue growth of 6% in 2013
Global rack power distribution unit 2013 shipments are projected to grow 3%, while 2013 global revenue is projected to grow over twice as fast, at a rate of 6.3%, according to a recent IHS Inc. report.
Global rack power distribution unit (PDU) 2013 shipments are projected to grow 3%, while 2013 global revenue is projected to grow over twice as fast, at a rate of 6.3%, according to a recent IHS Inc. report: The World Market for Rack Power Distribution Units. Forecasts for higher revenue growth are based on the assumption that intelligent units will continue to gain product share, therefore driving up average unit prices. Intelligent units, which have the ability to connect to a network, can meter electricity consumption, switch outlets on and off, and even accommodate environmental sensors.
Though their effect on revenue growth is significant, IHS predicts that by the end of 2013, intelligent PDUs will still only account for 20% of unit shipments globally. IHS Analyst Sarah McElroy points out, "The market for intelligent rack PDUs is nowhere near saturated yet. The biggest opportunities still lie in Asia." IHS estimates that less than 10% of rack PDU shipments in Asia are intelligent units.
Within Asia, adoption of intelligent rack PDUs is occurring at different speeds. For example, while the Chinese market remains predominantly non-intelligent, Hong Kong, as a more mature market, has a higher penetration of intelligence. Other mature markets like Oceania and Japan have a higher penetration of intelligent units than the rest of Asia as well.
"The multinational suppliers have been active in the intelligent space for some time, but now we are starting to see some of the local Asian suppliers introduce rack PDUs with intelligent features," McElroy adds. In Asia, relatively small local suppliers make up a large share of the rack PDU market. Traditionally, they have been known to be agile competitors, manufacturing low-end basic products and competing on price. Their gradual entrance into the intelligence space foretells further growth in these product categories in Asia and also increased competition for international suppliers.
IHS regularly analyzes all aspects of the data center infrastructure market. The World Market for Rack Power Distribution Units - 2013 Edition provides in-depth analysis across three world regions: the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. Unit shipments, average unit prices and revenues are estimated for 2012 and forecast through 2017. The market is segmented by sub-region, product type, power rating, input phase, form factor, vertical market, and sales channel. Supplier market share estimates for 2012, and an analysis of the competitive environment, are also provided. Additionally, IHS analyzes the market for rack power distribution units quarterly in the company's free-to-participants""Rack PDU Tracker," which complements the annual report.
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Annual Salary Survey
Before the calendar turned, 2016 already had the makings of a pivotal year for manufacturing, and for the world.
There were the big events for the year, including the United States as Partner Country at Hannover Messe in April and the 2016 International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago in September. There's also the matter of the U.S. presidential elections in November, which promise to shape policy in manufacturing for years to come.
But the year started with global economic turmoil, as a slowdown in Chinese manufacturing triggered a worldwide stock hiccup that sent values plummeting. The continued plunge in world oil prices has resulted in a slowdown in exploration and, by extension, the manufacture of exploration equipment.
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New Paper Urges CUs to Examine Card Processing
A new white paper offered by Card Services for Credit Unions urges CUs to review the way they process debit and credit card transactions with an eye toward both reducing costs on the debit side and increasing revenue on the credit side.
Card Services for Credit Unions is the association of credit unions which process their card transactions with FIS.
The paper, which CSCU commissioned from the First Annapolis financial consultancy, outlined three different approaches to card processing and laid out the costs and benefits of each.
The three are full-service card processing, where the CU outsources most of the day to day work of running a card program; self-administered card processing, where the CU and a processing vendor share responsibility for different parts of a card program, and the pass-through option where the CU handles almost all the card program responsibilities.
A key aspect of all three approaches is that many CUs rarely review or examine their processing approach, CSCU said. The authors of the paper attribute this phenomenon, to some degree, to entropy – a situation where the CU has made a decision years ago about what sort of card processing it was going to use and then never, or rarely, re-examine it.
The paper also urged that that credit unions evaluate their card programs not only by how expensive they might be but also by how much control they allow.
A full-service program might appear to carry a higher payment to an outside vendor, but that payment also needs to be compared against how many of the credit union's resources are tied up administering a card program.
But while a card program which is processed and managed in house might take more resources it also could allow the CU to have more control to meet member card needs, the paper noted.


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In the May 26 Episode of Ramayan, Lord Hanuman proceeds with his journey towards Lanka, to send across Lord Ram's message to Queen Sita. On his journey, Lord Hanuman meets Mainaak, a huge mountain that is obliged to Lord Hanuman's father that requests Lord Hanuman to rest on it. However, Lord Hanuman gently refuses to his request and proceeds further. Sursa an evil woman also bars Lord Hanuman's path. She conditions Lord Hanuman to enter her mouth in order to proceed with his journey. Lord Hanuman tactfully enters her mouth and makes a quick exist, hence, fulfilling her desire. Soon, Sursa appreciates Lord Hanuman for his intelligence and reveals her real identity of snake goddess and guides Lord Hanuman towards his journey. Singhika, an evil woman also manages to bar Lord Hanuman's path. She manages to insert Lord Hanuman in her mouth but, Lord Hanuman breakthrough her head and proceed with his journey. After crossing several hurdles, Lord Hanuman feels relived after catching an overview of Lanka. However, he stays unaware of a demon name Lanka Nagri who later tries to overpower Lord Hanuman after he lands on Lanka. The demon gets shattered after Lord Hanuman bashes her up. Further, she appreciates Lord Hanuman for the deed, as his bashing helped her get free from a curse. After searching for a long duration, Lord Hanuman hears the enchanting of Lord Ram in a kingdom. Lord Hanuman wears a disguise of a sage and meets Vibhishan who enchants the glory of Lord Ram. Vibhishan introduces Lord Hanuman as Ravan's younger brother and Lord Ram's true worshipper. He further guides Lord Hanuman towards Ashok Vatika, wherein, Ravan arrested Queen Sita. Lord Ram on the other hand, prevents Yamraj from proceeding towards Queen Sita as Queen Sita enchants her need for death through meditation. Ravan gets furious after he learns about Queen Sita's meditation. He meets her at her shelter and announces, to marry her forcefully. Lord Hanuman, present in the premises witnesses the scenario. Watch latest "Ramayan" Episodes on http://www.zeetv.com
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The characters Rama, Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Hanuman and Ravan are all fundamental to the cultural consciousness of India. The show, like the religious epic it is based on, explores the subtleties of the delicate relationships within one's family, portraying model characters like the ideal father, king, servant, brother and wife.
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From: Sue Swiggum <>
Subject: Re: [TSL] Passengers, Ireland to England, between 1803 and 1848
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:21:53 -0400
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At 02:28 PM 2007-01-19 +0000, John Chapman wrote:
>The only details I have of my ancestor is a birth date in 1803 in Ireland
>and a wedding date in 1848 in Manchester, and his father's name (who may
>not have travelled with him)
>Is this information too vague to have any hope of finding him on a
>passenger list?
>John Chapman
Hi John,
I'm afraid you are out of luck for a passenger record between Ireland and
England. England and Ireland were one country in the 19th century and
there were no restrictions on travel and no passenger lists were archived.
Read Debbie Beavis' article about British Records
See under the heading of "Lists Not Available:" for full details. Did you
find him on the 1851 census, and maybe even the 1841 census? I think that
one of them might even say "how long in county," but don't hold me too
that ;-}
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