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The National Communications Authority (NCA) says telecom operator Vodafone Ghana recorded the highest number of new mobile subscribers in the month of April 2014, than the other telecom companies in the country.
According to NCA's latest report, Vodafone Ghana gained 164,391 new subscribers bringing its mobile voice subscriber base from 6,480, 434million in March to 6,644,825million in April, 2014.
Some industry analysts are on the view that the telecom operator's substantial increase is due to its value offerings that allow customers to choose products that meet their needs.
The report also said MTN's subscriber base increased from 13,054,981 in March to 13,126,884 in April, while Tigo lost 13,747 subscribers, thereby reducing its subscriber base to 4,038,285.
During the period, Airtel also lost 38,084 subscribers ending up with 3,502,121, while Expresso's subscriber base decreased by 497 subscribers, ending the month of April with a subscriber base of 154,207.
Glo also saw it subscription reduced by 210 subscribers, bringing its total subscriber base to 1,348,162. The report concluded that the mobile voice subscription in the country grew from 28,666,728 in March 2014 to 28,814,484 in April 2014.
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Sierra Vista boys basketball coach Keith Ulrich thought his team had a quickness advantage against Mojave on Monday.
The Mountain Lions finally took advantage of it in the fourth quarter.
Sierra Vista turned up the defensive pressure and forced six fourth-quarter turnovers to rally for an 81-75 home win.
"The one key we had going into the game was our guards with our advantage with our quickness," Ulrich said. "Unfortunately, we didn't do it until the fourth quarter, but at least we turned it on with enough time before it was too late."
The teams traded the lead throughout the first half, but Mojave took control early in the third quarter when Melvin Irvey scored seven points to help the Rattlers take the lead. His basket with 6:33 to go in the third quarter put Mojave ahead 39-37, and they held the advantage until early in the fourth.
But Sierra Vista got a couple of key baskets inside from its tallest starter, 6-foot-3-inch Dominique Marcy. He scored with 5:55 left to tie it at 57, then soon completed a three-point play to put the Mountain Lions up 60-58.
"We thought in the first half that he needed to be more assertive," Ulrich said of Marcy, who scored 11 of his 13 points in the second half. "He didn't have many touches in the first half and one of the keys was to get him the ball inside. He stepped up in the fourth quarter and really demanded it and got to the rim."
From there, the Mountain Lions' guards took over. Nino Flores hit two free throws with 4:36 to play to put Sierra Vista up 62-60, and it wouldn't trail again.
"I thought the key to us winning was our guards pressuring the ball," Ulrich said. "We forced numerous turnovers in the fourth quarter just from our intensity and ball pressure. We got them out of their rhythm and they didn't execute because of our ball pressure."
Mikko Balmes was 6-for-6 at the foul line in the final 1:48 to seal the win. He finished with a game-high 22 points.
"Mikko Balmes is a 90-percent free-throw shooter. He's our leading scorer and we did everything we could to get him the ball," Ulrich said. "Luckily we were able to give it to him at the end when they were really focusing on stopping him from getting it. I think that was also key to us closing out the game, because they kept making shots."
Malik Abbott scored 10 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter to keep Mojave close. The Rattlers cut the lead to one three times in the final 1:30, but couldn't take the lead.
Flores added 16 points and Giovanni Santana scored 14 for Sierra Vista (7-2).
Irvey added 18 points and Jordan Glenn had 13 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots for the Rattlers (5-4).
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I got so excited cooking this, that I almost completely forgot to take the prep pictures. Which should tell you that you should, if you're an eggplant fan, go ahead and make this right away. Consider it a direct missive. Waste no time – it is eggplant season and will be such through October.
This was borne out of, well, instinct, really. I was making dinner for a friend on Friday night and our initial plan was to make a stir-fry with vegetables and tofu and serve it over brown rice. But we got carried away – we made that along with leek confit, blackberry pie, and this pomegranate molasses glazed eggplant. What started out as a simple Friday night meal turned into a feast of sorts. And this was the surprise hit.
I wasn't prepared to cook eggplant and when my friend picked it up, I automatically nodded, but did I have a plan? No.
In fact, I was all shades of disappointment with myself because I didn't have pie crust waiting for me in the freezer, as I normally do, because I happen to get crazy last-minute urges to bake pies. Then again, it's safe to say that I happen to have an abnormal love of pie. In fact, I have pies I've recently made lined up in the queue that I need to write about and I'm embarrassingly behind.
In any case, when I was amidst baking the pie (with pre-made crust, see I'm not above it!), prepping the stir-fry, and caramelizing leeks, I suddenly had an idea; I was going to bake the eggplant in an olive oil and pomegranate molasses glaze. I was going to add a spoonful of chopped ginger, a clove of garlic and a sprinkle of salt. And then, I was going to let it cook until the eggplant would get soft and impossibly buttery. That, was my plan and that's what I stuck with.
I was a bit worried because, the whole dish was concocted in mere seconds. I had a flash of inspiration, but I had no idea what the results were going to be. But after my friend ate the near entirety of the dish, while I managed to only get a couple of forkfuls, I knew this improvisation was a hit. I loved my forkfuls and clearly, so did he.
The next day, I got to thinking about how sometimes when we improvise in the kitchen – we succeed. And other times – we fail. Both are good and necessary processes by which we learn, and yet somehow we get burned and scarred by our failures. My first-ever pie crust, an epic fail, caused me to avoid making my own crust for years. But once I got to do it again, I haven't looked back since. Time and time again, I have to remind myself that should one of the dishes fail, all we have to do is move on, try it again and just realize that sometimes, our tempered eggs will cook, our soufflés might not rise, our cakes might sink.
The worst thing – is that we try it all over again. And if that gets us back into the kitchen, is that really quite so bad?
Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Eggplant
1 medium eggplant, sliced in half length-wise and then sliced thinly into 1/8 inch slices
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup really good quality extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1 tsp flaky sea salt (I like Maldon)
2 tsp chopped cilantro
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a baking dish arrange your eggplant slices.
2. Mix together the remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour over the eggplant. Alternatively, you can just add them into the baking dish instead, one by one.
3. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour (check for doneness – you want your eggplant to get soft and reduce in size, and the edges of the baking dish should caramelize nicely). Serve immediately garnished with cilantro.
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This weekend we mark the Second Sunday of Advent, drawing us ever closer to the celebration of the birth of Christ. The message below is the one that I will claim Sunday morning at First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City. Isaiah 40 calls us to prepare the way.
I. Introduction
Did you read this week that our governor is taking an $800 million dollar request to Washington for roads and bridges? Roads are more than concrete or asphalt, they link people together.
In my season with CBF Global Missions I had the opportunity to help birth an initiative among some of the poorest counties in the US. As a part of that process I visited many of the counties. In one of them, just outside of the small town of Nada, Kentucky, I ran across a historical marker that I do not think I will ever forget. It drew an uncomfortable laugh. The historical maker stood at where a road deadened into a mountainside. The marker told the story of a WPA team building roads in the Appalachian Mountains. The team worked along hillsides and mountain ranges linking hollows to hollows and towns to towns. Then they came headlong into the side of a mountain. They knew they had to blast through so they requisitioned some high impact dynamite. They blasted away at the mountain for a few days and rain set in. It rained and it rained, so they claimed the cave they had hollowed out of the mountain as their home and built a huge fire to keep the warm. After a little while one of the workers realized they had left the dynamite out in the rain and thought that something had to be done, so he went out in the rain, picked up the dynamite and set it by the fire to dry. The fire popped, a spark flew out, and in a flash the dynamite exploded. The mountain came down and became a tomb – no let's say a monument to the men and one man's decision to dry out dynamite by a fire. Can't you just see one of the guys looking out and seeing the dynamite and thinking to himself – that stuff is gettin' wet, I bet ya the fyr would dry it out! This morning our passage is going to beckon us to build a highway for God. I bring you good news, no explosives are required. Look with me at Isaiah 40, verses 1 through 11 and hear our invitation to prepare the way for God.
II. A Cry for Comfort vs.1-2
Our passage begins with great words of comfort and grace. Verses 1 and 2 read: Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD's hand double for all her sins.
These words hear God speaking to a heavenly court with a promise of redemption, that those who have struggled will find peace and that our sins will be wiped away, paid for in the gift of Christ. The NIV claims the phrase, "speak tenderly to Jerusalem," but a more accurate rendering would be to "speak to the heart of Jerusalem." This promise of comfort is not generic proclamation, but is intended to speak directly and meaningfully into our hearts and lives. The comforted offered is not a cheap grace that glosses over the sins of the past, but a comfort and a grace that wipes it out, that brings real pardon, that restores our relationship with God. The voice of God is clear that this comfort and grace is not earned, but is to be paid for "double" by God. This remarkable, this great shift from wrath to mercy is an unmerited grace gift of our loving God.
I love how the Old Testament scholar David Petersen hears this passage. He speaks to how quickly we claim these words in Christmas hymns, but the reality is that Christ did not come as a bolt from the blue into history, but comes prepared for in story and song. Jesus' coming was foretold and expected. People stood ready; ready for the messiah; ready for the promised comfort from God. Peterson proclaims; Comfort comes to those who are prepared, who have waited, whose sins God had forgiven in Christ. This comfort call is the Advent call that draws toward the manger and bids us to prepare the way.
III. Prepare the Way vs.3
In a single verse we hear the call to prepare the way, the highway for God. Verse 3 reads: A voice of one calling: "In the desert prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God.
As we hear the words of Isaiah, we need to remember that "highways shape(d) Israel's geopolitics more than any other factor, as wealth and power flowed through the ancient highways and trade routes……Isaiah imagines a highway that will connect people to God." We hear these words echoed in Matthew 3:1-3 from John the Baptist as his heart of his message. The passage calls out; "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: "A voice of one calling in the desert, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'" The call to prepare the way for God and for people to have an encounter with God is not just the decking the halls and sing the right carols, it is the hard word of clearing away all the obstacles that might separate us from God and from others.
IV. A Christmas Call vs. 4-5
The prophet offers paints the picture of what it will mean to "prepare the way" and it is no small task. Listen to versed 4 and 5. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken."
The first hearers of these words would have been those in captivity and I imagine that they would have been thinking about the hills, the valleys, and the desert that separated them from the homeland and the place the temple mount. "Some see this highway as the path over which the exiles may return home." But I think the better picture is that the highway is the path that God would claim to reclaim his relationship with His people. It is the path that leads us to Christmas and the incarnation of God. It is the path that leads us to Jesus.
As I hear these verses I can not help think of the mountains roads that twist and turn through the Smokey Mountains and the work each mile of road represents. This picture draws me back to my own faith life story and the twists and turns it has taken. The question calls out, where in our lives are the valleys that must be raised, the mountains that must be made low, and the rough ground that must be made smooth to receive the great gift of God in our lives? Where are the places, like the WPA team, where we sabotage ourselves? We need to make way for God in our lives – clearing out anything that stands in the way – filling in the holes, leveling the mountain tops so we can receive and proclaim the presence of Christ in our lives.
V. A Personal Call vs. 6-9
The call to "prepare the way" becomes a personal call. Hear verses 6 through 9. A voice says, "Cry out." And I said, "What shall I cry?" "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the LORD blows on them. Surely the people are grass. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever." You who bring good tidings to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, "Here is your God!"
The prophet proclaims the difficult words that we are like the grass, fleeting and frail. We must acknowledge this truth when we wander down hospital hallways or feel the creak in our bones reminding us of the constant pull of age. Had the prophet let us hear our hearts might groan with despair. But he reminds of that God stands forever, that the God who brings us grace stands with us for eternity. With this promise we are given a message to proclaim of our own. You who bring good tidings to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, "Here is your God!" We are surrounded by people who live in fear and apprehension, who are on a spiritual quest to no where, who long to know authentic relationship with God. We are carriers of this good news. This Advent season we are invited to bring a message that "Here is your God!" This is the long awaited answer for the exiles of Israel, and for those who live in spiritual exiles that surround us.
VI. The Shepherd of Christmas vs.10-11
The passage draws us back to where we began. This God we proclaim comes not in judgement but in grace. Isaiah claims the picture of the shepherd, not those on the hillside of which we will sing in the days ahead, but the shepherd who claims us as the sheep of his pasture. Verses 10 and 11 calls out; See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.
The words of the prophet paint an intimate picture that our God is a tender loving God. Can you imagine the warmth and the comfort you can find in the strong arms of God? Can you imagine what it would feel like to be able to trust God with you life and future? This is exactly what God intends for us. It is the purpose of the highway, the heart of the Christmas gift of the Christ.
As we prepare to leave this place I hope that there are things we carry away from this moment together. The first and simplest is for we, as a church, are called to make way for the coming of the babe in the manger. This beckons us to let nothing stand in the way of our walk together toward Christmas. The second meaning becomes more personal, that we need to make way for God in our lives – clearing out anything that stands in the way – filling in the holes, leveling the mountain tops so we can receive and proclaim the presence of Christ in our lives.
Let us come to this Christmas prepared to receive and proclaim that here is our God, a God of grace and mercy, a loving God that claims us and embraces us. Prepare the way for a Christmas, not defined by wrapping paper or bows, but found only in the face of Christ. Prepare the way for a fresh encounter with God.
1 Peterson, David, Isaiah, Volume VI, The New Interpreter's Bible: A Commentary in Twelve Volumes, (Abingdon Press: Nashville, 2001), p.339.
2Bratcher, Dennis, "The Turn Toward Hope: Verse Commentary on Isaiah 40" available online at http://cresourcei.org/isa40.html on December 4, 2008.
3 Shaped by Kelly, Page H. Isaiah, Volume 5, The Broadman Bible Commentary, (Broadman Press: Nashville, 1971), p.297.
4 Peterson, David, Isaiah, Volume VI, The New Interpreter's Bible: A Commentary in Twelve Volumes, (Abingdon Press: Nashville, 2001), p.339.
5Weir, Todd, "Straight Highways" available online at http://bloomingcactus.typepad.com/bloomingcactus/2005/11/isaiah_40111_st.html on December 4, 2008.
6 Bratcher, Dennis, "The Turn Toward Hope: Verse Commentary on Isaiah 40" available online at http://cresourcei.org/isa40.html on December 4, 2008.
7 Findlayson, Bryan, "Prepare the Way of the Lord: Isaiah 40:1-11," Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources, available online at http://www.lectionarystudies.com/studyot/advent2bot.html on December 3, 2008.


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Letters to the Editor
LTD ride
a great event
We can't understand why more people haven't written regarding the LTD Memorial Ride. We wouldn't miss it. It makes us very proud and yet sad to see the long line of cycle lights coming down the highway.
This year, we stood by the exit and entrance to the University of Minnesota, Morris along Highway 59, waving our small flags at the cyclists and almost everyone honked or waved at us. It was very touching and warmed our hearts.
A visitor to Morris came out of UMM and stopped and asked what the ride was for. I told her and she thought that was really great.
Our thanks and love to all of the organizers and participants.
Donna and Lyle Christiansen
Health care meltdown
According to the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, the Medicare Trust Fund will become insolvent in 2017. The council received its information from the Medicare Trustees' official report, which warns that that financial meltdown will require "an immediate 134 percent increase in the payroll tax ... or an immediate 53 percent reduction in program outlays, or some combination of the two."
Actually, in all likliehood, the meltdown will come earlier than 2017. The current push for another government-run health care program is only distracting from saving Medicare.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that one portion of the proposed health care program will cost $1 trillion over 10 years and will only insure about l6 million out of the 50 million uninsured Americans. That figures out to $6,250 per person per year. And the worst part is, that is 33 percent greater than the national average individual annual health insurance premium cost of $4,700 per year. Since the original projections for Medicare costs were lower than the actual costs, we can be reasonably certain that the actual government health care costs would also be larger than the original projections. (In 1990 Medicare was projected to cost $12 billion, but the actual cost was $107 billion).
We face a truly dire situation which could grind our economy to a halt if President Obama is successful in rushing Congress into passing his nationalized healthcare plan. It would be wise for all of us to contact our Congressmen to encourage them to forget about adding to our deficit and healthcare problems by passing the proposed national health care and concentrate instead on fixing the Medicare situation.
Evelyn A. Guggisberg


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Legal Question in Criminal Law in Nevada
disturbing the peace
I was issued a ticket but have to appear in court, I had words with my neighbors son who is 18 and also sells drugs, I was telling another about the problem and his friend over heard me and he came out of his house and asked if i was talking about him, i said yes (his mother was at work) he spit at me, at that point i told him i was gonna have my son talk to him, and suggested maybe the cops would like to know about his drug dealing, i turned and went into my house. He called his mother who came home and called the police stating i threatend him (bodily harm) which i did not another neighbor got involved (one that does drugs also) and told the police i said that so there are 2 people him and the other neighbor, stating this, the ticket which i recieved has his mothers signature on it? not his he is an adult and she was not present at the time, the police belived them, and told me to go court and it may be thrown out? I want to pled not guilty since i did not do what they said, he was just as loud and yelling so why did i get the ticket and the charges? can you please advise me what to do, i have never been through anything like this before and can not pay a fine of $300.00 when im am not guilty. Thank you very much.
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Re: disturbing the peace
You need to get the discovery in the case. The law will depend on the statements of all witnesses involved. The law will take into account the credibility of the witnesses, and if people are using drugs or if there are other motivations to lie, they can be less credible.
Re: disturbing the peace
Plead not guilty and make the prosecutor prove his case beyond a reasonable doubt.
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My 4/5" search continues. I'm not flush enough to consider the likes of Intense. Tell me about Commencal- I know nowt.
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Commencal - tell me about them.....
i like my meta 5.5. Pretty standard build: pikes, xt, hope on 719's, high rollers. I think it weighs 34lbs. Seems quite heavy! nice ride though. Does attract MBR types though; can't go to a trail center without peple commenting on how there not stiff and the head angle isn't the same as the '07 or '09
They sponsor the Athertons!
and also make exellent mountainbikes,buy one you will not regret it
07 meta 5.5 here, standard enough build Fox Vans, XT, Dt5.1s etc.., can't complain about it other than I appear to be between a medium and a large size wise
hora - Member
My 4/5" search continues.
'07s snap, '08 too steep and flexy
Seems they never got it quite right with the meta
mine is going to be beefed up and ridden till it snaps right through
Cap'n, well a mans got see what smaller ones look like
djglover- thanks for the honest feedback- I did read (bikeradar) review that the 6' was flexy as well on the rear
I've seen the cracks in djg's - I wouldn't be riding it!
I've never ridden the '08 one, so that is second hand feedback from an '06 owner and ex professional mtb reviewer.
If you are after a Meta 5 i have a brnad new large Meta 5 VIP (the bright green one) frame for sale with a set of Manitou minutes (slightly used).
It has a Thompson seatpost and it comes with a headset.
£800 ono.
xanboy- where do you live (town/city-wise)?
markhoracekuk (at) yahoo.com. No offence but as this is effectively a new forum and alot of people on here might be new- you would have to be a reachable distance from me. I couldnt have it posted.
Hora - you may want to compare with an 09 Lapierre X Control 310. It's meant to be the dog's according to Cross Trax in Leeds....
Mates has got small cracks in the head tube. Shame as I had a go on it and it rode nice I did consider a Meta 4 and he loved it. They wouldn't warranty it as he had 150mm forks on it.
i like my meta 5.5. Pretty standard build: pikes, xt, hope on 719's, high rollers. I think it weighs 34lbs. Seems quite heavy! nice ride though. Does attract MBR types though; can't go to a trail center without peple commenting on how there not stiff and the head angle isn't the same as the '07 or '09 [:roll:]
I have almost exactly the same build. It's a beast! It picks up speed a little too easily tho
Back end does feel a little flexy when the wheel is rocked by hand, but I can't notice it when riding.
The only thing I really don't like about it is that the paint comes off fairly easily (mines an '08). Oh and apparently it's a bugger to replace the main bearings on the '08 model...
I clatter my pedals and big ring far too often on mine, but then I don't really do wheels off the ground that much/at all. Lovely bike though.
paintwork bad, everything else good
lapierre zesty
nuff said
or giant trance X
Well I had an 08 5.5 here's my thoughts; Not the lightest as pointed out and the paintwork was of a disappointing quality, the back end did seem flexy at rest, I eventually cracked it.
BUT it really was a great bike! The contact system suspension is truly excellent for tracking round corners without having to scrub speed, the bike just made you go faster downhill. Despite weight issue it was by no means a slouch on the climbs and propedal on the RP23 masde things a bit easier. But probably because of hammering it so much I ended up with small crack at head/top/down weld. I decided a bigger bike was in order and had no bother getting an 08 666 as a warranty replacement. And I **** love it.
Don't think you'd be disappointed with a 5.5, they are excellent, fun, enagaging bikes. Even if they are too "Trail Centre-ish" for some of the bike snobs on here?
Btw no real comparison to a Zesty, tried one of them of my mates for couple of weeks and this seemed altogether more lighweight, racery type. Descent handling especially was decidely twitchy compared to the 5.5. IMO of course!
Great bike I nearly bought one after testing but was put off by the issues of cracking frames - seems quite a few ppl have issues and the warranty support isn't always amazing. For a bike like that you want to be confident its not going to break really.
It's interesting that most of the criticisms are of the "car park expert" variety. I've an 07 which has never given me any problems and has been ridden pretty hard on a variety of terrain. They can be be on the heavy side - once you get on the bike you realise that the extra grip from the contact system means that they're actually fine on technical climbs. Some break, but there are a lot of them about now and it isn't like there's been a public outcry about them snapping.
The bike is a nice climber, reasonably nimble on singletrack, but really comes into its own on descents, they have managed to give it plenty of feel in normal riding but keep a "bottomless" feel to the rear travel on technical stuff. In my opinion that is what tempts people to put 36s etc on it and void their warranty, or to build it up to 35 pounds etc.
You should realise that they've beefed up all their 09 bikes as well, which should mean less issues with cracking. If you're interested in them look at an 09 model or get a cheap second hand 07 - the older swingarm design in supposedly stiffer anyway. If I was in your position now I would go for a change and get a Pitch cheap and spend a few quid on nice components, or push the budget to a 575.
I've an 08 5.5 - lovely bike and SOOO much fun to ride! The reviews are right when they say it'll make you ride like a hooligan!
It's my only bike, and I'd say it just about covers all bases really. I use it for epic rides, to a bit of 'freeride light', to XC blasts, to just playing around.
I've recently fitted pikes to the front (from revs) and the extra stiffness is rather quite nice!
It climbs like an absolute beast (let a few PSI out of the tyres, wind down the forks, and it'll climb a tree!), and descends beautifully - I've never felt like I've blown through all the travel (that's the contact system for you) and I don't particularly ride light.
I know all the mags hark on about head angles and stuff, but I've never felt it too twitch/upright.
THe RP23 is great as when it's 'fully open' it sits lover in the travel, essentially slackening out the head angle....
My 2cents worth..
I've had a Commencal Supreme/Mini Dh for almost three years now..
Paint is solid- yes its scuffed and scraped, but its very tough and not chipped.
Ride is very good- very good downhill and very grippy. Bit weighty, but rides a lot lighter.
I've cracked two swingarms so far, first one was replaced under warranty and second one (outside of warranty period) was about £200- so not expensive.
RE. Meta 5- headangles are slacker this year, as feedback on 08 angles was not very positive! Although, Commencal are aware there are a lot of riders using the 5 as a light freeride bike which it is not!
I've got an XL '07 4.1 with 140mm bombers on the front, built with parts/ wheels stripped from my Kona so its not the lightest of builds, but it climbs much better than my Kona Coiler.
I find its very good at technical climbs, it just digs in and goes up some pretty steep bumpy climbs, also good at general XC and descents. I do like its geometry and find it very comfortable and capable bike, more so than its rider
The only thing I occasionally notice is the back end flex which is noticeable on fast smooth downhills but not a problem otherwise.
I've heard tell of this back end flex and recently bought (but not yet fitted) a rear maxle for my 5.0 to see if I can spot any appreciable difference.
Maxle on my bike, its very good but then again I haven't used a QR in years (apart from the road bike)
the kit that you get on the commencals are really good! but completly let down by the frames, they ride fine nobody can complain about the geometry itl get you up and down the hill,
but i personally feel its a rather bland ride to them
frames are very flexy and they will develop a crack eventualy
id look at the marin mount vision, orange, cotic, yeti, santa cruz first a try them all
i can back these recommendations up ridden and owned a few
Found this if anyone is after a 6' frame:
rode a meta 5.5 for a photo shoot yesterday. i took photos of all other bikes there but not mine....
had a pair of fox float 100mm on the front. thought it could have handled something a little longer.
didn't think it was overly heavy but there were others that were lighter (liteville 301)
rode up hill well. seemed to find more traction where others didn't.
quite impressed but then i haven't ridden lots of fullys.
lots of pivot points and open cables on the down tube would be my biggest worries...
I have a 07 meta 5.5,I have fox 36s, and it gets hammered a lot,I love it for the ride quality,no doubt the frames crack, but i really think its because the suspension design allows you to push the limits beyond the norm,the frames are that good!
I think you do need to ask yourself what you want out of the bike,if your carrying a bit of weight yourself,and ride hard then the 6in rig is the way to go,but as an allrounder,The meta 5 is had to beat imho.
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Two housing trust fund programs available in Washington County
By Linda Wenger
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Some grant funds are available to Washington County developers, contractors, housing organizations and low-income homeowners to assist with construction costs, renovation costs and minor repairs to homes.
Tracey Auchenbach of the East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund visited the Washington County Supervisors Tuesday to describe the two housing programs. She said that the county contributed $16,500 in 2011 that led to funding housing projects in the county.
Auchenbach named the Washington County projects that have received grant funding.
"To give you an idea, in the first year, we awarded the Riverside Elderly Development Corporation to help them do some renovations on their senior housing," she said. "We awarded them $191,300 to do activities there. We've also awarded HACAP money to help with the renovation of your former building, Old Main, and they're going to put some residential units in that building. We helped fund that with $80,000 of our dollars."
Auchenbach also mentioned a $40,000 grant that went to Kalona Valley Apartments and some funding that helped two people in Washington County do minor repairs.
"We have funding that's available right now," she said. "We have an application in to us from Ainsworth for senior housing there. But we still have some money, not a lot, but about $150,000. The biggest rule that we have [is] that anyone who benefits from the housing we assist has to have an income below 80 percent of the median income. Actually, part of our funding has to go to people with extremely low income, which means 30 percent [of the median]."
In Washington, County Auchenbach said a single person would have to have an income lower than $36,050, while a three-person household would have to have an income below $46,350.
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dow process," she continued. "People can just go to our Web site (www.ecicog.org/ecihtf/) and look for the application, look for the information and then apply to us that way."
The second program available to county residents helps low-income homeowners up to $7,500 for making minor repairs. The homeowner needs to be willing to have a five-year lien on the property for the amount of the repair. One-fifth of the amount would be forgiven every year for five years.
"The income guidelines are a little bit different," she said. "For that program, a one- or two-person household can have an income up to $35,770."
In 2010, the program helped three people in Wellman, one in Kalona, three in Washington, two in Crawfordsville and one in Riverside. Homeowners who live in the rural part of the county are also eligible for the assistance.
Senior citizens who have a small savings account and who may be reluctant to spend any money are "perfect candidates" for this type of grant. This program is offering grants of up to $7,500. The grant can fund a new roof, a new furnace, an electrical upgrade, a plumbing problem, emergency repairs and residential accessibility.
"It's a fairly easy program for them to participate in, "Auchenbach said. "They get to choose who the bidders are for the project and then the lowest bidder is the one who gets the project."
Supervisor Steve Davis asked if homeowners can make the changes themselves.
"I don't think so because sometimes that gets to be an issue," Achenbach said.
Supervisor Bob Yoder, who is a member of the housing trust fund board, invited Auchenbach to the supervisors' meeting. He said he wanted people to be aware of the programs that may assist county residents.


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[Video] Serato DJ 1.2 and Multi-FX
Users of the popular Vestax VCI-380, the Numark NS7, and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 will now get the full Serato DJ treatment for Free with all of its cool features and new layout. I'll be looking into the VCI-380 with Serato DJ shortly and write a few words regarding the upgrade, so stay tuned! The Numark Mixdeckand Mixdeck Express also take advantage of the new look and more features as well but they come at the regular price.
The new Multi-FX feature finally allows users to take advantage of all of their six FX buttons and knobs that are traditionally used this way for Traktor or Virtual DJ software. The Multi-FX allows new ways for DJ's to control the new iZotope powered FX in Serato DJ. Check out the video below for a quick tutorial.
Serato DJ 1.2 also gives users a free 14-day trial to those who have a Serato DJ Intro controller. This will let DJ's know if they really want the upgrade features before they commit or to give more incentive for people to upgrade. Either way, it's a great move by the Serato team.
Click the link below to get your upgrade today and the full press release is also below for your reading pleasure.
Serato DJ 1.2 Upgrade
Serato is proud to announce the launch of Serato DJ 1.2, an update to our newest DJ software for professional DJs.
What's New in Serato DJ 1.2?
Free Trial for Intro Controllers
Serato DJ Intro users with supported controllers can now activate a Free 14 Day Trial and unlock the fully functional software. To take advantage of the full feature set just download Serato DJ 1.2 and follow the trial instructions in-app.
Multi FX Mode
Unlock the next evolution of creative control with a powerful and easy to use FX mode that allows users to select up to three effects per FX bank
Support for the Numark NS7, NS7FX, Vestax VCI-380 and Pioneer DDJ-S1.
Serato DJ is a free upgrade for these controllers, simply plug and play, no license required.
Support for the Numark Mix Deck and MixDeck Express Intro controllers.
Owners of these controllers can now upgrade to Serato DJ.
Other Changes
1.2 also comes with added performance optimization and stability fixes. Check the release notes for more information.
Hardware Support
To check if your controller is compatible with Serato DJ please visit the hardware page
Release Notes
Numark NS7 & NSFX, Mixdeck, Mixdeck Express, Pioneer DDJ-S1 and Vestax VCI-380 Support
The NS7*, Mixdeck**, Mixdeck Express**, DDJ-S1* and VCI-380* are now supported as Serato DJ controllers. The NSFX is also supported as an FX contoller. When activated, it offers the following:
Great new FX Powered by iZotope including: Delay, Echo, Ping Pong Delay, Reverb, Phaser, Flanger, Distortion, High Pass Filter (HPF), Low Pass Filter (LPF) and Combo HP/LP Filter
Multi FX and Single FX mode.
MIDI mapping
More Cue Points: set and trigger up to 8 Cue Points Looping:
Manual, Auto and Loop Rolls are all available
Sync and Auto Tempo Matching
Crates and Smart Crates
SP-6 Sample Player
Interoperable with Scratch Live, ITCH, DJ Intro and iTunes Music Libraries
Support for whitelabel.net Files
Support for Serato Video
* Serato DJ license not required for NS7, DDJ-S1 and VCI-380 owners.
** Requires purchase and activation of Serato DJ License.
*** Recording not supported with the Mixdeck and Mixdeck Express.
New Features
Serato DJ Free 14 Day Trial
Serato DJ Intro users are now able to trial Serato DJ for 14 days for free! Experience the full functionality and power of Serato DJ with your supported Serato DJ Intro controller at no cost.
Multi FX Mode
The new Multi FX Mode allows easy control and extra creativity when using Serato DJ's FX powered by iZotope. Multi FX Mode allows you to select up to three effects per FX bank with each FX controlled by one parameter, the FX Depth. The effects in each FX bank are chained, so one effect feeds into the next, and the beats multiplier is applied to all effects in each unit. Both units can be assigned to the same channel, allowing up to six effects to be used per channel!The same effects available in Single FX Mode are available in Multi FX Mode, as well some new additional presets.
Other Changes
View mode no longer changes to Library view mode when the Online Panel is open.
"Hardware Disconnected" message in offline mode has been changed to reflect if a supported Serato DJ Intro controller is connected but not licensed, or if an unsupported Serato DJ Intro controller is connected.
Bug Fixes
Fixed audio dropout when engaging any FX which are assigned to a channel that isn't master.
Fixed bug where keyboard shortcuts wouldn't trigger the SP6 if the SP6 panel was closed.
Fixed VCI-400 master level LEDs not working.
Fixed incorrect mapping on NS6 of Library push knob. It now toggles between Library, Crates and whatever Area panel is open.
Fixed bug on NS6 where Loop On/Off button would turn on a new auto loop in manual loop mode.
Fixed bug on NS6 where double tapping of the Load button didn't perform an instant double. Fixed bug on NS6 where Booth Output would only work if Master Output was turned up.
Fixed NS6 channel metering not working.
Fixed split cue on the NS6 not working.
Fixed broken FX control lighting on NS6.
Fixed bug when adjusting a beatgrid using controller platter would also scrub the loaded track.
Fixed bug where redundant grey space was drawn on GUI when resizing waveforms.
Fixed crash on Windows when using multiple delays/echoes in the FX unit.
Fixed bug where the tool tips were semi transparent.
Fixed bug where triggering a cue point using the keyboard short cuts would also change the library sort order.
Fixed misaligned decimal point on virtual decks at 100 bpm.
Fixed bug where no error message was shown in the Slicer modes for tracks without beatgrids.


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Your Take on Carnivals and Fairs
Despite going to amusement and theme parks for many a year, I've often skipped over local fairs and carnivals either because I've never been interested in the rides (for as long as I can remember, they've always come across as outdated, poorly maintained rides -- not to say that's the case) or they have been too pricey to justify (e.g. six tickets for a 50ft drop tower).
In recent years, they've started to offer cheaper all day wristbands, especially if you go earlier in the week. It has been tempting as I usually only go to see the farm animals and/or free shows with the Miss as date night.
I know people here are in love with the smaller parks that slightly resemble larger, permanent fairs so out of curiosity, and to provide a general discussion, does anyone here live for the carnival/fair lifestyle? If so, how are the local fair/carnivals in your area?
My area is known for the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair which has been around since the early 40's and is one of the largest in the state of Maryland.
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The Meadowlands Fair here in NJ sucks and is nothing more than a carnival compared to the Midwest fairs.
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I did, however, decide to go to the Maryland State Fair last summer, and it was worth blowing a patch because I got my first ride on a Zipper. But in general I don't bother.
Since then, I stay off the carnival/fair rides and stick to the exhibitions. And stuff my face with the fantastic food :P
A highlight attraction for me would have had to be the Zipper. I had never ridden one in my entire life and recently found out how awesome they are. You also can't go wrong with a well-lubed Super Slide (I rode one this past winter that was actually coated with Armor-All...insanely slick surface, airtime to be had!).
My other favorite ride had to have been the Zamperla Energy Storm (very intense) and the Chance Sky Diver (rider-controlled flat ride).
I quite envy the Europeans as most of the fairs over there are full of rides that are independently owned, so you see a lot more of the large, multi-trailer rides like Top Scans and the like. Granted, the independent owner thing makes the price per ride ratio a little absurd, but the overall size and intensity of the bigger ones is well worth it.
Michael W.
All the rides were packed but they had a nice assortment of newer thrill rides, many that you would see at a standard amusement park (e.g. Hershey Park's Claw, SkyScreamer, etc.) which was a nice change (not that the old classics are bad in any way).
I even got to pet a real life camel while it gave other guests a slobbering kiss.
Finished it off with some delicious authentic $1 tacos (carne asada/chorizo, pico de gallo, cilantro on a corn tortilla) since they were trying to get rid of their inventory.
Overall, a solid night for ~$12. Can't go wrong with that.


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I'm on a dell laptop, inspiron, and I'm using windows 7. wondering if anyone has any solutions?
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Have a look at Option Three in the tutorial at the link below to see it will be a help to get you back into your account, though if the keyboard is causing issues you may end-up right back where you started.
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TORONTO - In a summer of Stanley Cup celebrations, one story stuck with Kris Versteeg to remind him how fortunate he is to have a ring.
It was during one of the many team functions to mark Chicagos first title in 49 years with several former Hawks players invited. They included forward Cliff Koroll, who had been on two close call teams that had made the final in 1971 and 73.
Koroll told the young Hawks that his team thought they had it made in 1971, winning Game 5 by a 2-0 count at the Stadium to take a 3-2 series lead. They didnt clinch in Montreal, despite the sideshow of the French-language press hounding coach Al MacNeil for cutting down Henri Richards ice time, meaning Chicago had to win Game 7 at home where the Hawks had not lost in the series.
He said Chicago had a 2-0 lead and they could almost taste the champagne, Versteeg said in the Leafs room on Thursday morning. But Montreal came back and won it (on tying and winning goals by Richard). He says he still wakes up in the middle of the night, thinking about that. And it really depresses him.
When Versteeg had his day with the Cup, he took it home to Lethbridge, Alta.
I did a barbecue with the family and a barbecue with the neighbours, Versteeg said. We had a little road hockey game on my moms old street where we used to play. The main thing was the public got to be involved and we raised $15,000 for KidSport, which gives underpriviledged children the proper hockey equipment, which I matched.
Versteeg looks forward to the day when the Leafs might have the opportunity to have such an unique Canadian moment. He remembers that the Hawks werent in great shape a few years ago, playing to a half-filled building.
You have to overcome a lot, agreed Versteeg of propping up the 29th place Leafs. But were a team that has to take baby steps. Sometimes you have to walk before you run. But if we play hard, have fun and do our thing, we might be able to get (to playoffs).


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Rodman Main Library will host Storytime for 3-5 year olds. Patrons may attend Storytime on Tuesday evenings, from 6:30-7:15 p.m. or Thursday mornings, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. The goal of Storytime is to encourage life-long readers through stories, music, movement and activities. Pre-registration is not required. Thursday morning Storytime will be replaced by "Book Feast" at the Main Library on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 p.m from June 7-July 20. It will resume at the Main Library on August 10. There will be no Storytime on Tuesday, July 4. There will be no Storytime at the Main Library from July 27-August 3 due to the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale.
Rodman Main is located at 215 E. Broadway St. For more information, call the Children's Department at 330-821-2665, ext 223. (submitted 1-31-17 jm)


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Installing Hyper-V on a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 makes sense from a supportability and improving security perspective. It can be a challenge, here are some procedures, tips and resources to help you.
You can use unattended setup to configure a server running a Server Core installation and Hyper-V. For more information about unattended setup settings, see the Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK). You can find more information and a sample unattend.xml file in the Server Core Installation Option of Windows Server 2008 Step-By-Step Guide.
NOTE: There is no way to upgrade from a full installation of Windows Server 2008 or a previous version of Windows Server to a Server Core installation. Only a clean installation is supported. There is no way to upgrade from a Server Core installation to a full installation of Windows Server 2008. If you need the Windows user interface or a server role that is not supported in a Server Core installation, you should install a full installation of Windows Server 2008.
If you close all local command prompts while installing the Hyper-V role, you will have no way to manage the Server Core installation. If this happens, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, click Start Task Manager, click File, click Run, and type cmd.exe. Alternatively, you can log off and log on again.
Install Hyper-V on a Server Core installation
You must perform a Server Core installation before you install the Hyper-V role. For instructions, see the Server Core Installation Option of Windows Server 2008 Step-By-Step Guide, and complete the following tasks:
- Setting the administrative password
- Setting a static IP address (if required)
- Activating the server
You cannot activate a Server Core installation through a firewall that requires users to log on because there is no Web browser on a Server Core installation. Instead, you can activate by phone, using a Key Management Service (KMS) server, or remotely by typing the following command at a command prompt of a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008:
cscript windows\system32\slmgr.vbs <ServerName> <UserName> <password>:-ato
- Configuring the firewall for remote administration if you will be using a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in other than the Hyper-V snap-in for remote management
- Joining a domain
If you are going to join a server running a Server Core installation to an existing Windows domain, you need a user name and password for an account that has the administrative credentials to join a computer to the domain.
After you have installed Windows Server 2008, you must apply the Hyper-V update packages for Windows Server 2008 (KB950050). NOTE: Once you install these server updates, you will not be able to remove them. You should also apply any other require updates before you install the Hyper-V role.
To view the list of software updates and see if any are missing, at the command prompt, type:
wmic qfe list
If you do not see "kbid=950050", download the Hyper-V updates and then type the following command at a command prompt:
wusa.exe Windows6.0-KB950050-x64.msu /quiet
There are three update packages. The Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 editions (KB 950050), and Language pack for Hyper-V (KB951636) must be installed on the parent partition of the Server Core installation. After you install the server update you must restart the server.
The Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB952627) is for remote management of the Server Core installation if you are managing the server from a computer running Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1), and must be installed on the computer running Windows Vista SP1.
Before you enable the Hyper-V role, ensure that you have enabled the required hardware-assisted virtualization and data execution prevention BIOS settings. Checks for these settings are performed before you enable the Hyper-V role on a full installation, but not on a Server Core installation.
After you make the BIOS configuration changes to enable the required hardware features, you must complete a full power-cycle before proceeding. If you enable the Hyper-V role without modifying the BIOS settings, the Windows hypervisor may not work as expected. If this happens, check the event log for details, modify the BIOS settings according to the server hardware manufacturer instructions, complete a full power-cycle to restart the Server Core installation, and then install Hyper-V again.
To check if your server hardware is compatible, see http://windowsservercatalog.com/. Click on the list of Certified Servers, and then click By additional qualifications – Hyper-V. For instructions about how to enable the BIOS settings, check with your hardware manufacturer.
The syntax for Ocsetup.exe is case sensitive. To install the Hyper-V role, at a command prompt, type:
start /w ocsetup Microsoft-Hyper-V
Rename the server, if required. If your computer is joined to a domain, at a command prompt, type:
netdom renamecomputer %computername% /NewName:<newname> /UserD:<domainusername> /PasswordD
If your computer is not joined to a domain, at a command prompt, type:
netdom renamecomputer %computername% /NewName:<newname>
You must supply a value for placeholder text in angle brackets (<>)—do not type the brackets.
Enable Remote Desktop for Administration if you want to manage the server running a Server Core installation remotely. At a command prompt, type:
cscript c:\windows\system32\scregedit.wsf /ar 0.
If you are running the Terminal Services client on a previous version of Windows, you must turn off the higher security level that is set by default in Windows Server 2008. To do this, at a command prompt, type:
cscript C:\Windows\System32\Scregedit.wsf /cs.
Add a user or group to the local Administrators group so that they can manage the Server Core installation remotely. To add a user to the local Administrators group, you must first add the user. At a command prompt type:
net user <username> * /add
To add a user to the local Administrators group, at a command prompt, type:
net localgroup administrators /add <user>
You cannot perform all management and configuration tasks at a command prompt or remotely through an MMC snap-in. A server that is running a Server Core installation does not generate any notifications for activation, new updates, or password expiration because these notifications require the Windows Explorer shell, which is not part of the Server Core installation. You can use the Scregedit.wsf script included with the Server Core installation to configure the following settings:
- Enable automatic updates
- Enable Remote Desktop for Administration
- Enable Terminal Server clients on previous versions of Windows to connect to a server running a Server Core installation
- Configure DNS SRV record weight and priority
- Manage IPsec Monitor remotely
The script is located in the \Windows\System32 folder of a server running a Server Core installation. At a command prompt, open the folder, and then use the following command to display the usage instructions for these options:
cscript scregedit.wsf /?
You can use this command with the /cli option to display a list of common command-line tools and their usage. To view your current Remote Desktop for Administration Settings, use the /v option. A "1" in the script output (without the quotes) means that remote connections are denied. A "0" means that remote connections are allowed.
If you wish to improve security by using BitLocker Drive Encryption to protext the server and VMs running on it, you should install the BitLocker feature before running any VMs. To install the BitLocker feature, at a command prompt type:
start /w ocsetup BitLocker
The BitLocker Drive Encryption feature requires additional hardware and BIOS configuration. For more information about using BitLocker with Hyper-V see Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and BitLocker Drive Encryption.
Reboot the server by to make the changes take effect. At a command prompt type:
shutdown /r /t 0
The remote management tools are designed to manage one server running the Hyper-V role and the virtual machines on that server. To manage multiple servers running Hyper-V you can use System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM).
Additional information
- Windows Server 2008 Command Reference A-Z List
- OCSetup Command-Line Options for turning on BitLocker and such
- Windows Server 2008 Evaluation Virtual Hard Drive Images (for Hyper-V) (two images - one Full and one Server Core)
- Scott Hinsley's What is Server Core? blog post
- Keith Combs's webcast on Server Core Hyper-V Prerequisites
- The Vista SP1 x64 Management package.
- The Vista SP1 x86 Management package.
- The Windows Server 2008 x86 Management package. Note This package is permanent. Once installed, it cannot be uninstalled.
- Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and BitLocker Drive Encryption white paper.
You can use the Manage-bde.wsf script to encrypt data volumes. To view more detailed Help for this script, type the following command:
cscript.exe %windir%\system32\manage-bde.wsf -h
If your server is domain-joined implement the guidelines in Configuring Active Directory to Back up Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption and Trusted Platform Module Recovery Information, so that BitLocker recovery information (such as recovery passwords) will be automatically backed up to Active Directory whenever this information is created and changed.


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Transfer to Ninh Binh province – 100 Km south of Hanoi – is known to travelers as 's "Inland Halong Bay". You will be offered a leisurely sampan cruise on a creek across three vast stretches of rice field. Upon arrival, visit Temples of the Dinh King and Le King built on the site of the Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel.
Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are the two most favorite sightseeing places of Ninh Binh. Hoa Lu once was the capital of the country in Dinh Dynasty (968-1009); and Tam Coc (the Three Caves) are of the most beautiful caves in . Besides visiting these places, you can also enjoy some other enchanting places like Trang An eco-tourism area, Kenh Ga hot spring, Cuc Phuong National park, or Bai Dinh – the biggest pagoda of the country.
Coach trip to Ninh Binh, 100 km down the South of Hanoi to see Hoa Lu Citadel, the first Capital of Vietnam in the 10th century with visiting Temples of the King Dinh & the King Le. Lunch in Vietnamese restaurant.
In the afternoon have 2 hours rowing boat trip passing underneath of Tam Coc Caves, famous as so called "Dry Halong Bay", the same limestone rocks lying on rice fields with a stream instead of the sea. At 3 pm return to Hanoi.
Private Tour
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Thread: 20 Years Baby Name Game!!! EPIC
June 1st, 2012 05:00 PM #11
Wow! You're right, this is epic! =)
I'm Caroline Maria Snow, and I'm 21. My husband is called James Michael Henry, and he's 27.
We married traditionally, in a church and with a priest, on April 9th, 2020. The color theme was a turquoise.
We honeymooned in Budapest, Hungary, and came back home to Charleston, West Virginia, to start our lives together.
Year 1: Barely two months after we returned from Budapest, I fell unexpectedly pregnant! On February 20th, 2021, we had twin girls, whom we called Joanna Hayden Henry and Kira Jane Henry.
Year 2: Quite oddly, a month after Joanna and Kira were born, I fell unexpectedly pregnant, again, with twin girls! On December 8th, 2022, twin girls were again welcomed into our family, this time called Rachael Violet-Rose Henry & Michaela Genevieve Henry.
Year 3: My favorite cousin Mary Kay Marceau and I start a small cupcake shop, called Baker Street Bakery, on Baker Street. It turns out to be a huge hit!
Year 4: Something terrible happens. Our home in Charleston was destroyed by a bad thunderstorm. Our family moved in with Mary Kay's. Her husband Louis and their two little sons Mason and Michael were very accommodating while our house was rebuilt from the foundation up. We lived with them for a year.
Year 5: When our house was finished being built, we sold it to get more money. The bakery was going exceedingly well, and Mary Kay and I sold that, as well. With the new money, our family moved to a great town in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Year 6: Once in Flagstaff, our family takes in two-year-old triplets from Nairobi - Akilah Grace Henry, Kinaya Faith Henry, & Ila Damon Henry.
Year 7: My stiffy aunt Edith passes away and leaves me an estate in New England, New Hampshire, to be exact. Our family picks up and moves to the fifty acres up there. The house is absolutely gorgeous, with blue shutters and a white wraparound porch.
Year 8: Aunt Edith's house was too stiffy for our young family. We move to a big house in the suburbs of Massachusetts. The house is plain brick, but is sweet and feels like home.
Year 9: Mary Kay and I are interviewed on a talk show as the creators of Baker Street Bakery, as the bakery is getting its own reality TV show!
Year 10: James and I adopt boy/girl twins from Vietnam. The little boy is called Hian Michael Henry and the little girl is called Lê Michelle Henry.
Year 11: James and I have our own baby, John Nicholas Henry.
Year 12: James and I become unexpectedly pregnant - with twin girls, for the third time! This time, they're called Rosetta Clare Henry & Louisa Mae Henry.
Year 13: James's little brother Dante comes to stay with us. He can't find a job. Overall, his effect on our family is negative and is kicked out after five months.
Year 14: James and I have twin boys! David Watson Henry & Tyler Alden Henry.
Year 15: My favorite aunt Ella leaves us a house in Amsterdam. We move to it right away.
Year 16: James's good childhood friend, Luca, dies and leaves his two daughters in our custody. They're called Alessandra Maria and Bianca Sofia Franco, aged five and three.
Year 17: For the fourth time, we have twin girls! This time expectedly. We call them Ramona Beatrice Henry & Madlen Noelle Henry.
Year 18: We have more twins, this time a little boy and a little girl. We call them Luke Bryant Henry & Gavin Kylar Henry.
Year 19: Our family moves to Denver, Colorado.
Year 20: More twins! This time boys, called Dominic Alexander Henry & Matthew Ronald Henry.
Joanna Henry & Kira Henry - 20
Rachael Henry & Michael Henry - 19
Akilah Henry, Kinaya Henry, & Ila Henry - 15
Hian Henry & Lê Henry - 11
John Henry & Alessandra Franco - 10
Rosetta Henry & Louisa Henry - 9
Bianca Franco - 8
David Henry & Tyler Henry - 7
Ramona Henry & Madlen Henry - 4
Luke Henry & Gavin Henry - 2
Dominic Henry & Matthew Henry - 2 mo.
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I'm Hollis Madison, Holly to my friends, and get married at 30 to Euan Spencer, who is 34. We're married in a beach wedding in Santa Cruz, CA on June 24, 2020 and honeymoon in Mikonos, Greece.
2021-Since we're both already in our thirties, we decide to start a family right away. We adopt three year old twin girls named Freya Elinor and Afton Ivy.
2022-We decide to let the girls get settled before we have more kids, but life has different ideas. I give birth to twin boys-Toby Jameson and Mac Anderson.
2023-My best friend has a baby and asks for help choosing a name-Clementine Quinn.
2024-My 25 year old sister Maeve Xiomara, who lives nearby loses her job so we invite her to live with us until she finds a new one. The kids love having "Auntie Maeve" around and Euan and I appreciate having another set of hands. It's eight months before she finds another job and moves out.
2025-We adopt 2 month old twins, named Ophelia Emerson & Callen Blake.
2026-I give birth to a baby boy-Montgomery Frost (Monty).
2027-Euan's job transfers him to London. The family packs up and starts a new adventure in a different country.
2028-I fly to New York for an interview to discuss my first novel-The Fairytale Chronicles.
2029-We decide it's time to add to our family, but the news is unexpected-triplets! Gideon Carter, Rafferty Garrett (called Raffie), and Arthur Noam are born small but healthy.
2030-I publish another novel and am once agained interviewed-Dragon Sky.
2031-While the kids love London, Euan and I are getting homesick, so Euan accepts a job in his hometown of Dallas, TX and the family moves.
2032-Euan's sister, Dawn Addison gets divorced at 37. She and her eight year old daughter Jane Mackenzie move in with us for three months. The house is crowded, but the family's used to that by now.
2033-We decide to add to our family, but since I'm now 43 we decide to adopt. We fall in love with 5 year old triplets-Calliope Autumn (Callie), Ramona Kennedy (Mona), and Gwendolyn Paige (Gwen).
2034-Another book, another interview. This one ends up being my best-selling novel yet-Raining Fire.
2035-Freya elopes with her boyfriend, Caspian Josiah. Euan and I aren't thrilled, since she's only eighteen, but we both like Caspian.
2036-After Freya's wedding, we realize our kids are growing up and decide to try for one more. At 46, I give birth to another set of twins-Horatio Oliver and Nova Caitlin.
2037-6 months after the twins are born, I start feeling sick. Assuming it's the onset of menopause, I go to the doctor and receive surprising news-I'm pregnant. Phoenix Logan and Nell Marisol are born six weeks early, but relatively healthy.
2038-Two days after the twins' first birthday, Freya gives birth to our first grandchild-Skye Catherine.
2039-I publish another novel-Ashes to Ashes. In the resulting interview, I anounce it will be my last book.
2040-I get a job teaching writing at UC Santa Cruz, and Euan and I move the family back to where it all began.
Euan(54) and Holly(50)-Freya & Afton (23), Toby & Mac (19), Ophelia & Callen (16), Monty (15), Gideon, Raffie, & Arthur (12), Callie, Mona, & Gwen (13), Horatio & Nova (5), Phoenix & Nell (4)-17 kids!
Freya (23) and Caspian (23)-Skye (3)
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Wife: Rosalie Juniper Morgan 25
Husband: Damien Alexander Ramsey 32
Rose and Damien met when they were at University together at Oxford. They were married on June 1st 2016 on the Greek Island of Kefalonia and after spending the summer travelling through Europe they settled down in London.
2017: Damien is offered a job at Harvard University in Boston working in the English Department. Rose and Damien decide to rent out their home in London so they still have somewhere to stay when they come to see their friends and family. They buy a house in a nice neighbourhood http://www.greatpropertiesre.com/images/banner_img.jpg and quickly adjust to life in the States.
2018: Rose is worried when she gets a call in the middle of the night to say that her Mum Julia has been taken ill. Rose gets the next flight back to England to take care of a Mum. When Rose arrives at the hospital she is relieved to find her mum is doing well after falling down the stairs and breaking her leg in two places. Rose decides to stay in London until her mum can manage on her own with the stairs. Rose remains in England for 5 months with Damien coming to visit once a month. It's difficult for them to be apart but they make it work. One Julia is well again Rose returns to Boston.
2019: Rose and Damien decide that they are ready to start a family and after only 2 months of trying they are delighted to find they are expecting. On September 4th 2019 Ezekiel David Ramsey is welcomed to the family.
2020: Rose and Damien love Zeke and decide they would like him to have a little brother or sister close in age. Rose is stunned when the doctors inform her she is pregnant with not 1 but 3 babies. Rose is slightly anxious about how she will cope at first but Damien reassures her that everything will be okay and on December 1st 2020 Mabel Julia, Iris Lucia and Tobias Stephen are welcomed to the family.
2021: Rose and Damien decide to take a break from having children and decide to adopt a pet. They adopt a Red Setter puppy called Scarlett.
2022: Rose is offered the opportunity to work for The New Yorker as a Photographer after they saw her freelance work for the Boston Globe. Damien decides to take a break from teaching to write the novel he has always wanted to but never found the time to start and also stay at home with the kids. The family pack up and move to New York City. They find a townhouse in need of some work and make a new home for themselves. http://www.rent-direct.com/img/about...apartments.jpg
2023: For his fourth birthday Zeke asks for a cat and is ecstatic when his mum and dad present him with a Tabby Cat called Rio.
2024: Rose and Damien are pleased to hear that their adoption application has been approved. They welcome 3 month old twin girls Cordelia Genevieve and Clementine Ophelia to the family.
2025: Rose and Damien relocate to Berlin after Damien is offered the chance to be head of the English Department at Berlin University. Rose struggles to adjust but begins to make friends when she becomes more involved in the children's school.
2026: Rose and Damien begin to drift apart. Rose becomes really unhappy in Germany not being able to speak the language and being away from their life that they had made in New York. Seeing how unhappy Rose in Damien suggests that she take the children back to America whilst he stays to finish the academic year in Germany. Rose agrees deciding that a break might do them some good. Rose and the kids return to New York in January 2026 and the kids are delighted to be home and to see their friends after admitting to their mum they didn't like Germany very much. Rose and Damien talk everyday and Damien tries to come to New York at least once a month. On their tenth wedding Anniversary Damien shows up unannounced with a a huge bunch of lilies and asks Rose to come with him. He arranges for the children to stay with his mum and dad who have come across from England for a visit and takes Rose away to Jamaica. Whilst they are away they manage to work through their problems with Rose admitting she and the children have been learning German and will be moving back to Berlin with him in September. Damien then tells Rose that he has applied for a position at Columbia University and is now the new Head of English. Damien and Rose return to New York together and enjoy spending their summer with the children and Damien's parents.
2027: With their marriage back on track, Zeke 8, Mabel, Iris and Toby 7 and Cora and Cleo 3 Rose and Damien decide to add to their family and welcome baby boy Dexter Kingston on June 17th 2027.
2028: Rose is interview by the New York Times after her photography collection is shown at the MET. She is hailed as the new up and coming photographer of the moment and offered some amazing work for the Times and other publications as a result.
2029: Rose and Damien decide to spend the summer in England visiting relatives and showing the kids where you both met and grew up. Damien, Zeke, Toby and Rex are involved in a car accident after coming home from an England football game. Their car is hit by a lorry and thrown against a tree. Toby and Rex are admitted to the hospital with minor injuries; Toby a sprained wrist and Rex a couple of bumps and bruises. Zeke and Damien however, are not so lucky. Zeke suffers concussion and a broken arm and leg. He is in a medically induced coma for 3 days, when he wakes the doctors say their will be no lasting damage but his arm and leg will
take a while to heal. Damien suffer's internal bleeding and is told that he needs a kidney transplant as a result of the crash. All the family are tested with his brother Michael being a match. Michael immediately offers his kidney and the transplant is a success. Damien's recovery is slow since he broke both legs in the crash, the family decide to remain in England for the foreseeable future to make sure everyone is okay.
2030: Rose is saddened to learn that her grandmother Daisy has passed away leaving Rose her house in Surrey. http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/...e_1591189c.jpg
Rose and Damien talk about it at length and agree to make a fresh start in England after the trauma's of last years accident. All the children have made great friends and love being so close to their grandparent's and cousins.
2031: Rose and Damien decide to adopt a baby girl Matilda Rose joins the family on Rose and Damien's 15th wedding anniversary.
2032: Rose and Damien decide they want Tilly to have a sibling close in age so they adopt Josephine Esme just before Easter.
2033: Damien surprise the family one afternoon with not one but two puppies a Beagle called Ruby and Dalmatian called Max.
2034: Rose begins to feel ill and puts it down to tiredness. Her bug persists and Damien persuades her to see the doctor. Damien and Rose are told they are expecting boy/girl twins. At the age of 44 this was the last thing Rose was expecting but the family are thrilled none the less. Zeke watches over his mother like a hawk and the triplets help their mum in any way they can. Born on 12th March 2034 two months early Frederick Parker and Florence Persephone are welcomed to the family.
2035: Rose and her sister Violet decide to open a photography studio together. Violet takes care of the business and management side and Rose obviously looks after the photography part. The business is a great success with the girls building a great reputation and client basis in the local area.
2036: Rose decides to add to the families animals by adopting a Birman cat called Saffron.
2037: Rose and Damien decide to expand their family one last time and adopt Boy/Girl Twins Christopher Jude and Sylvia Margaret.
The Ramsey Family.
Rosalie Juniper Ramsey 45 and Damien Alexander Ramsey 52
Ezekiel David Ramsey 17
Mabel Julia Ramsey, Iris Lucia Ramsey and Tobias Stephen Ramsey 16
Cordelia Genevieve Ramsey and Clementine Ophelia Ramsey 13
Dexter Kingston Ramsey 10
Matilda Rose Ramsey 6
Josephine Esme Ramsey 5
Frederick Parker Ramsey and Florence Persephone Ramsey 3
Christopher Jude Ramsey and Sylvia Margaret Ramsey NB
Rose, Damien, Zeke, Mabel, Iris, Toby, Cora, Cleo, Rex, Tilly, Posy, Freddie, Wren, Kit and SylvieGirls: June Rosalie, Clio Genevieve, Mabel Juliet, Greer Vivienne, Iris Lucia, Margot Laura, Sylvie Maeve, Ingrid Scarlett, Florence Pearl, Lara Josephine
Boys: Christopher David 'Kit', Maxwell Jude 'Max', Edward Stephen 'Teddy', Rex Kingston, Frederick Oscar 'Freddie', Gilbert Leo 'Gil', Gideon Felix, Hugo James, Tristan Josiah, Ivan George.
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In 2025 Colette Jasmin 22 married Maynard James 24 on a beach in a Spanish resort
They live in Britain, Manchester
2026: Twin Boys- Connor Maynard and Calvin Alexander
2027: Got interviewed by a newspaper because Connor and Calvin where the first twins born on 2026 in Britain.
2028: Triplets Girl,Girl,Boy- Harriet Faith, Millie Rose and Liam Christopher
2029: Me and my Cousin decide to open a cupcake store with my cooking skills and her buissness skill it is very successful.
2030: I have an affair with an old flame for 2 weeks I told my husband and after concilling we stay together.
2031: I open a kids bookstore called Catapillers
2032: Baby girl- Payton Louise
2033: Me and my husband star on 6 children and we a program which last for 2 season then is on a break inches we have anymore children
2034: Unexpected Twins Boy and Girl- Patrick Ellis and Evie Polly
2035: My husband younger sister Jessica Paige who is 16 got kicked out by his parents because she is pregnant you say she can stay for as long a she needs she does and has a baby girl called Jasmin Paige to Honor you.
2036: My great-aunt Glenda has always said I have been her favourite relative as I reminded her of a younger her, she was very wealthy and had a 13 bedroom home which she left in her will for me along with 2 million pounds!
2037: Me, Maynard and the kids go to Paris for a week which is lovely
2038: Another family member dies but thus time it my uncle John who was very success full and left every Niece/Nephew 5million pounds each I put mines in a trust fund for the kids
2039: Triplets Boy,Girl,Boy- Malachi Richard, Aubrey Colette and Zachary William
2040: Unexpected Twin girls - Lourdes Kate and Pippa Camilla
2041: My husband becomes a football couch where he couches Patrick and Liam and there friends
2042: Unexpected Twin boy and girl - Joey Thomas and Samantha Letitia
2043: We move to London
2044: We adopt a dog called Remi
2045: Me and Maynard star in 6 and we but now called 15 and we which is a huge huge sucess and goes on for 10 seasons and is now getting called 15 and we: Now with grandkid as Calvin and his girlfriend had a baby boy called Aiden Koby.
2046: We have another grandchild via Millie and her boyfriend Johnathan they have twins two girls Sophie Anabella and Ava Belle
Connor Maynard (20)
Calvin Alexander (20)
Harriet Faith (18)
Millie Rose (18)
Liam Christopher (18)
Payton Louise (15)
Patrick Ellis (13)
Evie Polly (13)
Malachi Richard (7)
Aubrey Colette (7)
Zachary William (7)
Lourdes Kate (6)
Pippa Camilla (6)
Joey Thomas (4)
Samantha Letitia (4)
Other family members
Jessica Paige (28)- Sister-in-law
Jasmin Paige (12)- Jessica's daughter our niece
Aiden Koby (1)- Grandson son of Calvin
Sophie Anabella (nb)- Granddaughter daughter of Millie
Ava Belle (nb)- Granddaughter daughter of Millie
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Jena Elise McCormick (24) and David Sean McCormick (26)
Married April 30, 2010, in a simple wedding set on the beach of North Carolina.
Honeymooned in Italy.
We decide to move just inside the Georgia border, where he can open his own veterinary practice.
2011: After a very brief stay in newlywed life, we quickly move into new parenthood when I find I'm expecting triplet boys. On June 14th, I give birth to Benjamin Foster, Wesley Lucas and Jacob Hudson.
2012: Once we are able to get a comfortable routine with the triplets, a student from my American history 204 class begins acting differently. Her grades begin slipping, and when I confront her, she breaks down and tells me she's pregnant. After some discussion, Dave and I agree to adopt the baby. We were surprised to find she was pregnant with triplets. Born August 5th, we name them Harper Olivia, Alexis Hope and Isaac Cooper.
2013: The next autumn, we hear of a baby dropped off at the hospital that was in need of a family. After a tiny bit of begging, Dave and I are excited to welcome a new baby girl in the family. We name her Norah Reese, born September 18th.
2014: As an anniversary present, his parents come to babysit the kids, and give us a weekend away. We end up winning big in a casino, and after some celebrating that night, I discover I'm pregnant again. On New Year's Eve, minutes before midnight, I give birth to Caleb Landon.
2015: We were a little to eager the first time Caleb slept through the entire night, and I get pregnant again. On Dave's birthday, I give birth to Aaron David.
2016: Dave and I are surprised to find that I'm pregnant once again. I'm hoping for a little girl that will look like me, but am pleased to have a chubby little boy on March 20, Dylan Thomas.
2017: Now that both sets of triplets are in school, the house is a little quieter during the day, but that won't last long. I find I'm pregnant once again, giving birth on July 6th to Jackson Beck and Ella Rose.
2018: Dave and I don't even pretend to be shocked anymore when I get a positive on a pregnancy test. On April 2, I give birth to another set of twins, Cassidy Rae and Samantha Quinn.
2019: After having a near heart attack at the first sonogram, when we find out it's triplets again, we are jokingly accused of taking fertility meds by our friends and family. On November 5th, we welcome Logan Brady, Andrew Lawson and Carson Riley.
2020: A few weeks after Dave and I go out on a date night, I find I'm pregnant again. We are shocked to find it's triplets again. On July 14th, I give birth to Silas Hunter, Jude Robert and Lorelei Erin.
2021: A frantic phone call at 2 in the morning from his mother, we find out his sister and her husband were killed in a car crash. We take in her twin 1 year old boys, Kade Alexander and Knox Samuel Jensen.
2022: I guess we become somewhat famous around our town, hopefully for being good parents, even with the seemingly ever-growing number of kids. Late one Sunday night, just after Dave and I have gotten all the kids to bed, the doorbell rings. There on our doorstep is a sleeping newborn in a hand-me-down car seat, with a note attached: "I know you can take care of her better than I ever could. Her name is Hannah." We try for a 3 months to find the mother, but to no luck, so we give her a middle name, and include her in the brood, so we welcome Hannah Faith.
2023: Lucky number 13. On our 13th anniversary, I give birth to twin girls Scarlett Piper and Audrey Paige.
2024: While preparing for the birth of our next child, my father passes away suddenly. Two days after the funeral, on January 22nd, I give birth to boy/girl twins, and we decide to honor my dad in the boy's middle name. We name them Emma Caroline and Jonah Paul.
2025: Much to Dave's dismay, I go into labor just as the Super Bowl starts. On February 3rd, I give birth to a baby boy we name Myles Devin.
2026: Dave decides to take the older boys fishing and camping for a weekend, while I treat the older girls to mani/pedis and lunch, leaving the younger kids in the care of my mom. Lexi seems a tad preoccupied throughout the day, and in the car, finally confides in me that the captain of her cheerleading team is pregnant, and can't keep the baby. After Dave gets back, we decide to take the baby in, agreeing to let her name it. On August 16th, we adopt Stella Beth.
2027: When I find out I'm pregnant again, I can't help but hope for a little girl. But Dave gets his way when, on June 21st, I give birth to Chase Daniel.
2028: We are asked by one of Dave's secretaries to take in triplet girls, whose mother is unable to provide for them. We agree to adopt the 6 month olds, Leah Isabelle, Sadie Charlotte and Kate Alexandra.
2029: On February 14th, I give birth to a baby girl, Grace Kelly.
2030: When I once again discover I'm pregnant, Dave agrees to a vasectomy. On Mother's Day 2030 (May 12th), I give birth to the very last McCormick baby, a little girl we name Natalie Corinne.


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This pillow is almost 15" across and 2 1/2" thick! I call this a pillow but it could be a seat cushion or just any decorative item.... It is MINT CONDITION and a pretty neat item. It is red (obviously) and has the 5 for the $5 value. The logo is the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign that is seen on all the movies and Vegas shows. A great collectors piece or gift for any Vegas lover. I put the cellphone on it to show how big this item is. High Bidder to pay $8.85USD for S & H. I WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE ONLY IF SHIPPING & HANDLING TERMS ARE AGREED TO PRIOR TO AUCTIONS END. PAYPAL ONLY FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS. YOU MUST ALSO HAVE A 10 FEEDBACK RATING WITH NO NEGATIVES TO BID. USA buyers, MONEY ORDER PREFERRED, Paypal is ok too. Regular check I have to hold item until it clears. I will ship out SAME DAY or NEXT DAY, So "BUY IT NOW" & you will have your item REAL SOON. Thanks for looking. PLEASE LOOK AT THE REST OF MY ITEMS AT "AMERIKEN1" AS I HAVE A LARGE VARIETY OF ITEMS DAILY. I WILL GIVE YOU A QUOTE ON COMBINED SHIPPING IF YOU LIKE MORE THAN ONE ITEM. THANK YOU! ALSO IF YOU DO NOT PURCHASE INSURANCE I CAN NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR ANYTHING THAT MIGHT HAPPEN TO YOUR ITEM ON ITS WAY TO YOU. Thanks in advance for your understanding!!


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Tamaqua church offers free items to community
ANDY LEIBENGUTH/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS Blessings Shoppe coordinator Sashka Peterson sorts through some of the thousands of donated items, that are available free to the community, via the Blessings Shoppe, started by members and volunteers of the New Life Assembly of God Church in Tamaqua.
Members and volunteers of the New Life Assembly of God Church in Tamaqua have come together to offer a new free community donation program called the New Life Blessings Shoppe at their church.
The Blessings Shoppe, held twice a month in a large bay located next to the church, offers thousands of free items to the community that otherwise would be thrown out, lost or not used.
Some of the items consist of clothing, small appliances, knickknacks, jewelry, toys, shoes, handbags, pots, as well as many other items.
The church started the community program last month as a way to reach and benefit the community by offering useful items for which they might have a need.
"The program isn't limited to low income, as anyone can stop by and take items they want," said Sashka Peterson, program coordinator.
"We also plan on providing free coffee and snacks," she added.
If you have items you want to donate to the Blessings Shoppe, stop by the church, which is located at 407 Schuylkill Ave., or call (570) 668-4059.
The church limits blessings to about five items per visit. The program is held the first and third Sunday of each month after their Sunday services, which start at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.


text: Hi to all, sorry for the bad question... actually I might be in the wrong group... At the beginning I thought, that I only have to compare two columns with numbers in it, but now the two columns could look like: 1st column: 1 2 3 2nd column: 0 5 1 So the result should be a list with entries, which exist in both lists like '1'. A little bit more difficult would be two lists with number and characters. E.g. the lists could look like: 1st column: 1.test 2.test 123.test 123.Test 2nd column: 0.test 123_test 5.test 123.Test The searching/comparing should produce two lists; one with the 'double' fuzzy entries like '123.test' and '123.Test'. Would be nice, if anyone can help!? Thanks! Fabian Andrew Straw schrieb am 01/24/2008 10:18 PM: > Hi Fabian, this is not a direct answer to your question, but you also > may be intrested in matplotlib's mlab.csv2rec() which automatically > creates a recordarray from a csv file. John Hunter and I, to much lesser > degree, have been hacking on this to work for us. Please feel free to > check its suitability for your purposes. > > Fabian Braennstroem wrote: >> Hi, >> I would like to compare two csv file; actually two columns >> from two csv files. >> I would use something like: >> def read_test(): >> start = time.clock() >> reader = csv.reader( file('data.txt') ) >> data = [ map(float, row) for row in reader ] >> data = array(data, dtype = float) >> >> To get my data into an array. >> >> Does anyone have an idea, how to compare the two columns? >> Would be nice! >> Fabian >> >> _______________________________________________ >> SciPy-user mailing list >> firstname.lastname@example.com >> http://projects.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/scipy-user >>


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Watch the Cowgirls play San Diego State Monday afternoon right here!
Kaitlyn Mileto scored a season-high 26 points and was one of four Cowgirls in double figures, as Wyoming crushed Utah State 86-51 Wednesday night in Laramie.
Kayla Woodward registered her 13th career double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Wyoming Cowgirls to an 82-41 victory over the Denver Pioneers.
A career high 29 points from junior Kayla Woodward led the Wyoming basketball team to a dominating 82-47 victory over the Air Force Falcons on Wednesday night in Laramie.
The Cowgirls couldn't get a victory Wednesday at The Pit, falling to New Mexico 65-75.
Kayla Woodward scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Wyoming Cowgirls past the Montana Lady Griz, 79-65, Tuesday night in Laramie. Woodward took over and scored 12 straight points in during a 2 minute stretch of the second half that propelled UW to the victory.
Marquelle Dent scored a career-high 19 points, while Kayla Woodward and Fallon Lewis both finished with double-doubles to lead the Wyoming Cowgirls past Montana State, 72-62, Friday night at the Arena-Auditorium. Wyoming utilized a 20-2 run in the first half that put them in front for good and helped them stay unbeaten on the season.
Four teams that competed in postseason play highlight the 2013-14 Wyoming Cowgirl Basketball non-conference schedule announced by women's head coach Joe Legerski.
For the first time in her career, senior Chaundra Sewell has been selected to the 2013 WBCA Division I Coaches' Honorable Mention All-America Team. She is one of four Cowgirls in school history to earn the honor and the first since 2008.
In a bit of a surprising move, the Wyoming Cowgirls are losing two more players than was originally expected after the 2012-13 season wrapped up on March 21st. University of Wyoming head women's basketball coach Joe Legerski announced Tuesday that forward Aubry Boehme and guard Alison Gorrell have decided not to return to the Wyoming basketball program next season to pursue other opportunities.


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In Vista, I used to use Windows Defender to change ( remove/disable ) some of the User Desktop services which would startup when I logged in. For example, on some desktops I wanted to stop Windows Live Messenger or other applications which checked for software updates.
In Windows 7, Windows Defender has changed, and that option does not seem to be available anymore, so started to poke around to find how to do this in Windows 7.
One solution is to use the program MSCONFIG. This provide you with options to change boot settings, services, but also allows you to enable/disable which applications start in the user desktop. As you can see below, by unchecking the GroveMonitor Utility, it no longer starts when I log in.


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Legal Question in Health Care Law in Oregon
What can come out of this?
I went to my dentist for a root canal.The dentist followed through with the procedure as had been planned. I took a Valium which he had prescribed to me for my nervousness and expected pain. I also was given numerous shots of Novocain. Though I still felt the entire root canal.I complained several times that I was feeling severe pain, they did nothing to relieve the pain, and continued with the procedure. The dentist reassured me that I would feel no pain when I got home. For at least a month after I had gotten the root canal I felt extreme pain in my upper right jaw and in the effected area. The pain made it hard for me to sleep, and eating was practically unbearable. My jaw clenched up when I was trying to sleep, and I would lay in bed for 2 hours every night trying to fall asleep. Finally I contacted my dentist. The dentist told me that he had messed up on the root canal, and that he would fix it. He gave me a second root canal in that tooth. Once again I believe he did it improperly. Again I experienced similar pain, except it was worse. After that appointment with him I refused to go back. I now have a new dentist. My new dentist is sure that the old dentist did some severe damage to the upper right side of my mouth.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: What can come out of this?
You may have a Dental Negligence(Medical/Dental Malpractice) claim. While attorneys take these cases on a contingent fee basis they are expensive from a cost perspective. You should contact an attorney who holds him/herself out as a an attorney who emphasises medial malpractice cases and who can verify that, in Oregon, He/She is a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Assn and, preferably a member of the American Trial Lawyers Assn
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