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So Hillary never give up?! So now that is official! She is going to fight for presidency again! Despite her surprising defeat in this year's elections, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton may take another run at the Oval Office next election cycle in 2020.
Oh my god, how could she?! This is insane!
Raising doubts about legitimacy of election, even w/out overturning result, is part of Clinton's plans to keep her options open for 2020
— Ron Fournier (@ron_fournier) November 28, 2016
This information comes from long time White House press corps and Clinton aficionado Ron Fournier, as he posted this on his Twitter account earlier today. When asked where he had received this information, Fournier responded by informing his followers that it comes from people close to her.
If she really thinks this, than that is going to be very surprising for all America.
@that76spirit @matthewjdowd sources close to her. You read it here first.
— Ron Fournier (@ron_fournier) November 28, 2016
But the question is if Hillary Clinton does intend to run in 2020, will she have the same support she had in 2016? It should be noted that many of the problems that followed Clinton around during her campaign will not suddenly disappear in a few years.
Running interference for her was a full time job for the DNC, and even then she wasn't able to beat President-elect Donald Trump. Trump himself consistently polled as more unpopular than Clinton, and she still lost her bid for the White House for the second time.
Democrats are not going to give her another chance, we are more than sure about that!
As we saw this year, if Hillary Clinton decides to put in her dentures, pull on her Depends, and make another White House run in 2020, no one in the DNC is going to stand in her way.
The DNC may be willing, but will the voters? There was much to be desired in the way of Clinton as a candidate for many, and for a time, many would be Democratic voters were migrating to 3rd party options such as Gary Johnson.
This especially after the leaked emails revealed the DNC had colluded to put Clinton at the top above Bernie Sanders by undermining his campaign from within.
At this point, Clinton might be damaged goods. A 2020 run would be a fundraising quest at best.
She is over. Her star is going down. There is no way she can be so close to presidency again!

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TUCSON, Ariz. — The New England Revolution may have come away from their preseason finale against the New York Red Bulls with a win, but the offensive showing in the 2-0 triumph, by their own admission, was not up to snuff.
"It wasn't our best stuff," head coach Jay Heaps told MLSsoccer.com after the match. "We didn't move the ball like we wanted to offensively. But I was really happy with what we did pressure-wise defensively."
New England were outshot 7-3 in the first half, a picture that became even more lopsided as the game wore on.
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Heaps pointed specifically to some plays in the first half where Reis not only collected the ball at the back, but delivered it to the midfield.
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Reis himself admitted that the game "wasn't pretty," but has hopes for the defensive line in front of him.
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"We are really trying to stay turned on for the whole game. It was something we didn't do the other night," he said, referencing a snowy Wednesday night game where the Revs dropped two goals in the final moments of the match. "We are really trying to focus on that and not getting caught at the end of the game like last year."


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Contributors: The original trial design was formulated by HH and MW with support from Professor Frank Oberklaid, Director, Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. The trial was implemented by HH. Data management and analysis was implemented by HH under guidance from MW and the Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. HH produced the first draft of the paper, with redrafting by MW. Both authors will act as guarantors for the paper.
To compare the effect of a behavioural sleep intervention with written information about normal sleep on infant sleep problems and maternal depression.
Randomised controlled trial.
Well child clinics, Melbourne, Australia
156 mothers of infants aged 6-12 months with severe sleep problems according to the parents.
Maternal report of infant sleep problem; scores on Edinburgh postnatal depression scale at two and four months.
Discussion on behavioural infant sleep intervention (controlled crying) delivered over three consultations.
At two months more sleep problems had resolved in the intervention group than in the control group (53/76 v 36/76, P=0.005). Overall depression scores fell further in the intervention group than in the control group (mean change −3.7, 95% confidence interval −4.7 to −2.7, v −2.5, −1.7 to −3.4, P=0.06). For the subgroup of mothers with depression scores of 10 and over more sleep problems had resolved in the intervention group than in the control group (26/33 v 13/33, P=0.001). In this subgroup depression scores also fell further for intervention mothers than control mothers at two months (−6.0, −7.5 to −4.0, v −3.7, −4.9 to −2.6, P=0.01) and at four months (−6.5, −7.9 to 5.1 v –4.2, –5.9 to −2.5, P=0.04). By four months, changes in sleep problems and depression scores were similar.
Behavioural intervention significantly reduces infant sleep problems at two but not four months. Maternal report of symptoms of depression decreased significantly at two months, and this was sustained at four months for mothers with high depression scores.
Infant sleep problems and postnatal depression are both common potentially serious problems
Women whose infants have sleep problems are more likely to report symptoms of depression
Uncontrolled studies in clinical populations suggest that reducing infant sleep problems improves postnatal depression, but there is no good quality evidence in the community for such effectiveness
A brief community based sleep intervention based on teaching the controlled crying method effectively decreased infant sleep problems and symptoms of maternal depression, particularly for "depressed" mothers
The intervention was acceptable to mothers and reduced the need for other sources of help
Infant sleep problems and postnatal depression are common. In Australia 36-46% of parents report a problem with their infant's sleep in the second six months of life,1,2 and 10-15% of mothers experience postnatal depression in their first year postpartum.3 Infant sleep problems and postnatal depression are both associated with increased marital stress, family breakdown, child abuse, child behaviour problems, and maternal anxiety.3,4 Postnatal depression can adversely affect a child's cognitive development.5
Postnatal depression is often undetected in primary care.6 Even if it is detected, many women are reluctant to accept the diagnosis and to take antidepressant drugs.7 Thus there is a large burden of unmanaged postnatal depression in the community. Simple strategies to manage factors linked with depression may decrease this burden. One such factor is infant sleep problems. Commonly used behavioural interventions such as controlled crying and systematic ignoring have been shown to decrease infant sleep problems in randomised controlled trials and to decrease maternal report of symptoms of depression in uncontrolled trials.8,9 However the controlled trials have suffered from small sample sizes (typically 30 to 90 participants),10–12 short follow up (under seven weeks), and few or no data about dropout rates.10,12 Uncontrolled trials have used non-validated measures of postnatal depression8 and small samples derived from clinical settings.8,9
We carried out a randomised controlled trial to determine whether a simple behavioural intervention—controlled crying—would be effective in reducing both sleep problems in infants and symptoms of depression in mothers. We used a reliable validated tool to assess symptoms.
This randomised controlled trial was nested within a larger survey. Between May 1998 and April 1999 all mothers attending routine screening sessions for infant hearing at maternal and child health centres in three local government areas in suburban Melbourne, Australia, were invited to complete a survey about their infant's sleep and their own wellbeing (94% response rate). About 80% of children attend these free screening sessions, which are offered to all infants aged 7-9 months. Methods of recruitment and results for this survey have been reported in detail elsewhere.2 In summary, 46% of mothers reported a problem with their infant's sleep. Infants with a sleep problem were more likely to sleep in the parent's bed, be nursed to sleep, take longer to fall asleep, and wake more often and for longer periods overnight. Mothers who were exclusively breast feeding were more likely to report a sleep problem than those who were not breast feeding or those who gave their infant both formula and breast milk (56% versus 40%). Mothers from lower socioeconomic groups were more likely to report sleep problems but other infant and sociodemographic factors did not differ. The presence of an infant sleep problem remained a strong predictor of high depression scores, even after adjustment for known risk factors.
Survey mothers were eligible for the trial if they reported a problem with their infant's sleep and at least one of the following over the preceding two weeks: waking on more than five nights a week,13 waking more than three times a night,13 taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep,14 or requiring parental presence to fall asleep.14 We excluded mothers with insufficient English to complete questionnaires, who were receiving treatment for postnatal depression, or who reported thoughts of self harm and infants with a major medical or developmental problem and those already receiving help for their sleep problem.
Ethics approval was obtained from the ethics in human research committee of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
Mothers in the intervention group attended three private consultations, held fortnightly at their local maternal and child health centre. HH, a senior paediatric trainee with one year's sleep management experience, conducted the consultations. Sleep management plans were tailored towards individual families. As well as discussing normal sleep cycles, parents were taught that settling after night waking is a learned behaviour that can be modified, infants need to be taught to fall asleep independently, factors reinforcing the sleep problem can be eliminated with appropriate behavioural interventions (see below), an infant's cry may be for more than one reason, and a bedtime routine and consistent daytime naps are desirable.
The main intervention was controlled crying, whereby parents responded to their infant's cry at increasing time intervals, allowing the infant to fall asleep by itself.15 A few parents chose "camping out," whereby they sat with their infant until the infant fell asleep and gradually removed their presence over a period of three weeks. Overnight feeding that contributed to night waking was managed by reducing over seven to 10 days the volume of milk given or time taken to feed. When a dummy was causing problems (needing a parent to find and replace it), parents removed it or attached it to the infant's clothing overnight.
Mothers in the intervention group also received a sleep management plan, information about the development and management of sleep problems, and the same information about normal sleep patterns as the control group. They were asked to maintain daily sleep diaries until the first follow up questionnaire.
Mothers in the control group were mailed a single sheet describing normal sleep patterns in infants aged 6 to 12 months based on Australian normative data.1 This sheet did not include advice on how to manage infant sleep problems.
Mothers were told that the trial was examining two different ways of managing infant sleep problems to see which one worked best. After the mothers had signed consent forms and completed a baseline questionnaire they were assessed for depression by an independent research assistant, who defined "depressed" as a score over 12 and "not depressed" as a score of 12 and under.16 Mothers were then randomised to the intervention or control group within two strata ("depressed" and "not depressed"). Allocation sequences were pregenerated in block sizes of two to 10.
Masking occurred at three points (randomisation, data collection, and analysis). Allocation sequences were concealed from researchers and participants until allocation was complete, and an independent research assistant dealt with all contacts regarding data collection. The principal investigator was blinded to maternal depression scores throughout the trial period.
We measured outcomes at two months and four months after randomisation by mailed questionnaires. The primary outcomes were maternal report of an infant sleep problem (yes or no) and symptoms of depression measured by the Edinburgh postnatal depression scale.16 Cut off scores of >12 and 10 have been validated to detect postnatal depression in clinical and community samples respectively.16,17
Secondary outcomes included severity of infant sleep problem, maternal rating of infant temperament,18 marital satisfaction,19 maternal stress and coping,20 and limits on daily functioning due to maternal emotional or physical health problems.21 The last 57 mothers to be recruited completed items about their own quality and quantity of sleep.22 We assessed maternal satisfaction with and usefulness of the information on sleep in treating and coping with their infant's sleep problem using 9 cm visual analogue scales designed for the study. We collected data about helpfulness of the information and strategies provided and extra help sought during the study. Mothers in the intervention group rated the frequency and ease of use of the sleep management strategies.
We calculated that we would need a sample of 140 women to have an 80% chance of detecting, at a two sided 5% significance level, a three point difference between the two groups in the mean change in the depression score score, with an assumed SD of 4.823 and a loss to follow up of 30%.
We carried out all analyses on an intention to treat basis with Stata version 6. We compared categorical data with χ2 test and used two sample t tests or Mann-Whitney U tests for continuous two group comparisons. Fewer women than anticipated had scores that indicated clinical depression (13 in each group) so we dichotomised depression status at recruitment using community cut off points (depression score <10 and 10) for analyses.
We used multiple regression models controlling for group allocation and baseline Edinburgh depression score to assess the impact of seeking additional help on change in depression scores and factors associated with increased depression scores at two and four months.
Of the 738 mothers who completed the survey, 232 were eligible to participate and left contact details (figure) and 155 of these agreed to participate. Eligible mothers were less likely to participate if their infant was not their first or if the sleep problem was mild. Table Table11 shows the baseline variables for the intervention and control groups.
At two months more infant sleep problems had resolved in the intervention group than in the control group (53/76 v 36/76, P=0.005, table table2)2) and remaining sleep problems were less severe in the intervention group (Mann-Whitney test, z=−2.46, P=0.01). In the subgroup of depressed mothers, significantly fewer infants of mothers in the intervention group had a sleep problem at two months (26/33 v 13/33, P=0.001, table table2).2).
Table Table33 shows the sources of extra help sought by mothers for their infant's sleep. At two months more control mothers than intervention mothers had sought extra help (23/76 (30%) v 9/75 (12%), χ2=7.54, P=0.006). Within the control group more mothers who sought extra help reported that their infant's sleep problem had resolved (13/23 (56%) v 23/53 (43%), χ2=1.11, P=0.30).
At two months depression scores fell in both groups, with a slightly greater improvement in the intervention group (table (table4).4). After we controlled for additional professional services, Edinburgh depression score, and allocated group with multiple regression the marginally significant fall in depression scores at two months for the intervention versus control group became clearly significant (point estimate 1.4, 95% confidence interval 0.2 to 2.5, P=0.02). By four months the greater fall in depression score for intervention mothers was no longer significant, even when we controlled for extra help. For the subgroup of mothers with initial depression scores 10, scores fell in both groups with a significantly greater improvement in the intervention group at two and four months (table (table4).4). After we controlled for factors found significantly to alter depression scores in univariate analyses (initial depression score and group membership) the only factor which predicted an increase in depression scores (P<0.01 at two and four months) was a persistent infant sleep problem.
At two months mothers in the intervention group were more likely than control mothers to rate their own sleep quality as "very good" and less likely to rate it as "very bad" (χ2 =9.93, P=0.02), and they were also more likely to have "enough" sleep and less likely to have "not enough" sleep (χ2 =8.11, P=0.04). At two months this pattern was repeated in the subgroup of depressed mothers (χ2 =7.58, P=0.06 and χ2 =5.00, P=0.09 for group differences in sleep quality and quantity respectively). There were no significant differences in secondary outcomes at four months. At two and four months mothers in the intervention group were as likely to report "no stress" or "little stress" in their lives as were mothers in the control group (P=0.37 and P=0.54 respectively).
Mothers in the intervention group were overwhelmingly more satisfied with the sleep strategies than control mothers were with the written information (median 8.2 v 2.1 out of a possible 9, z=8.82, P<0.001). Compared with control mothers, intervention mothers rated the strategies as more useful in both treating their infant's sleep problem (median 8.4 v 1.3, z=9.09, P<0.001) and coping with it (median 8.2 v 2.0, z=8.65, P<0.001). In the intervention group, 49 (65%) mothers used the strategies "most of the time," 10 (13%) used them "about half the time," nine (12%) used them "all the time," and seven (10%) "a little of the time." Table Table55 outlines information and strategies mothers found helpful.
A simple behavioural intervention reduced infant sleep problems and maternal symptoms of depression and improved quality and quantity of mothers' sleep in the short term (two months). The same intervention also reduced symptoms of depression at four months for depressed mothers and reduced the amount of help sought from other sources. Use of the intervention did not seem to increase overall stress in a mother's life.
This is the first randomised controlled trial to examine the effect of an infant sleep intervention on both infant sleep and maternal report of depression. Using a validated measure of postnatal depression in a community based sample, we achieved more than 90% follow up. Although only 67% of eligible mothers entered the study, those who did not participate were more likely to report only mild sleep problems, suggesting that the intervention did reach nearly all of those really in need. However, our results may not be generalisable to mothers in other socioeconomic groups or those with severe postnatal depression.
Unavoidably, neither the investigator nor the mothers in the study were blind to group membership, which could have led to a bias favouring the intervention. To minimise this, all responses were gathered by written questionnaires and all contacts regarding data collection were with an independent blinded research assistant.
The short term effect of the intervention on infant sleep is similar to that reported in two randomised controlled trials10,11 and three uncontrolled trials in hospital (84%24 to 87%8 sleep problems resolved) and community (83%14) settings. By four months the greater resolution in the intervention group was no longer significant. This is similar to six month findings in a controlled non-randomised study of children aged 4-54 months.25 It could have been due to the natural tendency for sleep problems to improve with time26 or to mothers in the intervention group stopping effective behavioural strategies, or both.8
At two months, depression scores fell by a mean of 6 points (45%) for the "depressed" mothers in the intervention group. This is identical with findings of a randomised controlled trial of intensive non-directive counselling sessions delivered by health visitors to 55 women with postnatal depression, which reduced median depression scores by 6 points three months after the intervention.27 A 42% mean reduction in depression scores was reported in an uncontrolled study of 40 women with postnatal depression two months after health visitors taught mothers problem solving techniques for practical problems encountered in infant care in up to eight visits that lasted an hour each.28 One uncontrolled sleep intervention study has reported a similar reduction in depression scores.9
Within the whole sample, depression scores fell by a similar amount in both groups at two and four months. This was partly due to additional help sought by many mothers in the control group. It may also have been due to the known spontaneous improvement in symptoms of depression in mothers over time,27,29 and as over half (56%) of the women in our study had depression scores <10 at the start of the trial, a significant fall in their scores was unlikely as they were already low. Finally, repeated completion of the depression scale may have reduced scores.
This brief community based sleep intervention decreased infant sleep problems and symptoms of maternal depression, particularly for "depressed" mothers. The intervention reduced the need for other professional sleep services, was acceptable to mothers, was of low cost, and was minimally disruptive to families in contrast with many current strategies for postnatal depression. These findings should now be replicated in a larger study in which the intervention is offered and implemented by primary healthcare professionals.
Funding: Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, and a Public Health Postgraduate National Health and Medical Research Council Scholarship.
Competing interests: None declared.
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After over three decades, "would be" Reagan assassin John Hinckley Jr. has been released from St. Elizabeth's psychiatric hospital. 35 years ago, Hinckley was arrested for shooting President Ronald Reagan and three others outside the Washington Hilton hotel. A verdict that stunned the public and politicians across the country, the jury found Hinckley not guilty by reason of insanity. He was sent to St. Elizabeth's for treatment and has been there ever since.
A federal judge granted the 61 year old permission to live full-time with his elderly mother in Williamsburg, Va. stating the treatment Hinckley was receiving is "no longer clinically warranted or beneficial." Despite old age, various physical ailments and a judge's belief Hinckley is no longer posing a threat to himself or others, there are still people who aren't supportive of his release. "Contrary to the judge's decision, we believe John Hinckley is still a threat to others, and we strongly oppose his release," the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute said in a statement. "Mr. Hinckley recognizes that what he did was horrific," longtime attorney Barry Wm. Levine spoke in his defense. "But it's crucial to understand that what he did was not an act of evil. It was an act caused by mental illness," Levin said.
Since 2014, Hinckley has been allowed 17-day stays in Williamsburg, working voluntary jobs, exercising and attending lectures and outdoor concerts. Following his release, Hinckley is faced with more restrictions to include living with his mother for at least a year and carrying a cellphone to track his movements. The judge also prohibited Hinckley from speaking to or contacting the news media.
Hinckley was 25 when he opened fire, striking President Reagan in the chest, Press Secretary James S. Brady in the head, wounding a police officer and a secret service agent. The story stands that Hinckley was psychotic, depressed and became infatuated with actress Jodie Foster in the 1976 film "Taxi Driver". Hinckley allegedly moved to New Haven, Ct. to be close to Foster while she attended Yale University and began sending her notes, letters and poetry. Hinckley began stalking the newly elected President Reagan in efforts to impress Foster and wrote her a letter explaining his plans to kill the President. Reagan was scheduled for a speech at the Washington Hilton Hotel where Hinckley waited and fired six shots as the President exited.
After a grueling eight-week trial and the federal jury's 'not guilty by reason of insanity' verdict clearing Hinckley of all the 13 counts against him, there was severe backlash and immediate law modification. The federal government, along with 38 states, subsequently rewrote laws to raise the standard of proof required for the insanity defense, which is now rarely used and is even more rarely successful.
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Unlike Reagan's eldest son, Michael, who forgave Hinckley, Patti Davis never came to terms with the attempted assassination. Hinckley successfully waited out and wore down the justice system, Davis said. "I'm not surprised by this latest development, but my heart is sickened," she said. In the federal judge's 14 page order for release, if Hinckley relapses or violates any of the 34 conditions and terms of his release he will have to return to the St. Elizabeth hospital.


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Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design UCEED- B.Des. 2017 Question Paper Format
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UCEED and CEED exam 2017 were held on January 22, 2017, from 10 am to 1 pm. Both the exams were conducted by IIT Bombay and the result will be announced on March 10, 2017. The UCEED exam comprised of three sections having Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) and ...Read more
Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design UCEED- B.Des. 2017
UCEED will be conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, under the guidance of the UCEED Admissions Committee. UCEED is open to all nationals (Indian/Foreign). Candidates seeking admission to the Bachelor Degree programme in Design (B. Des.) at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB),Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) and Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur (IIITDMJ) must appear in UCEED. The 3 institutes will have a common application form for admissions to their respective B. Des programmes. The UCEED Office, IIT Bombay will process the common application form and carry out the joint seat allocation process.
Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design UCEED- B.Des. 2017 Conducting Body
UCEED is conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). Established in 1958, the second of its kind, IIT Bombay was the first to be set up with foreign assistance. The funds from UNESCO came as Roubles from the then Soviet Union. In 1961, Parliament decreed the IITs as 'Institutes of National Importance'. Since then, IIT-B has grown from strength to strength to emerge as one of the top technical universities in the world.
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Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design UCEED- B.Des. FAQ
1) Who can apply for B. Des. admissions?
UCEED qualified candidates who have completed their XII Board Examination (or equivalent) can apply for B. Des.
2) Is there a separate application? Or is it part of the UCEED application?
It is a separate application. The online application form will be provided on the UCEED website after the UCEED results are announced. For more details refer to Admissions.
3) Should I have to qualify for JEE (Main) or JEE (Adv) to be eligible for admission to the B. Des. programme?
No. UCEED is the only qualifying exam for admission to the B. Des. programme at IIT Bombay.
4) Am I allowed to change branch after getting admitted to B.Des?
No,you are not allowed.
5) I belong to a reserved category. Am I eligible for the Open Seats?
Yes, provided you have an Open Rank. Open Category seats are Open to everyone, that is, both non-reserved and reserved categories of candidates.
6) I have got Open Rank 'xyz' or OBC-NCL Rank 'abc'. Will I get IIT Bombay?
We will strictly NOT entertain such questions, so please don't send them. We will neither advice you on your chances nor speculate on what might or might not happen with this year's admissions before it happens.
7) My birth date is only a few days/weeks/months/years short of the age eligibility criteria. Can you make an exemption for me?
No.you are not allowed.
8) Why is UCEED not held in my city? Can you have a center in my city?
Conducting a national level exam is a massive exercise. The UCEED 2017 Committee carefully considered all logistical and operational factors, including information based on UCEED 2015 & 2016 applicants, before deciding on the 19 cities where UCEED 2017 will be held. In addition to the 14 cities where UCEED 2016 was held, 5 new cities have been added for UCEED 2017.
9) I made a mistake while filling up the application form. What should I do?
Send an email to email@example.com with details related to your application (registration number, candidate name, and mobile phone number) and describing clearly the nature of the mistake. Where possible we will rectify the mistake, or advise you on what to do next. However do note that it will entirely be the responsibility of the candidate to provide the correct information regarding the category, the qualifying examination (XII Class or equivalent), and the date of birth in the application form.
10) I filled up the application form, but I was unable to complete the fee payment successfully. What should I do?
There could be several reasons for this, including, but not limited to slow internet speed leading to time-outs, bad connection to the payment gateway, conflicting browser settings or browser compatibility. When a payment error occurs, and you are unable to go back to retry payment, make sure you are using the recommended browsers and versions, clear your browser cookies and cache or try using a different browser altogether.
If the problem persists, you can either call us at the contact numbers given in website, or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with details related to your application (registration number, candidate name and mobile phone number) and describing clearly the nature of the problem. All the problems related to the payment for each and every candidate will be sorted out before the last date of application submission.
11) Besides the photo & signature, what other documents should I upload at the time of applying for UCEED?
For complete details of documents required for UCEED application :-
- A recent colour photograph of full frontal (face) view, with the head centred in the frame covering 70-80% of the photograph and taken within the last six months. The photograph should be such that it allows unambiguous identification of the candidate (only JPEG image formats with file extension .jpg will be accepted).
- Scanned copy of candidate's full signature on white paper (only JPEG image formats with file extension .jpg will be accepted).
- Qualifying examination certificate (XII marksheet), if appeared in 2016 (only PDF formats with file extension .pdf will be accepted).
- Proof of Date of Birth. This could be copy of birth certificate, or copy of passport, or copy of Aadhaar Card or copy of X class marksheet/school leaving certificate showing DOB (only PDF formats with file extension .pdf will be accepted).
- For candidates appearing in 2017, a certificate from the school/college principal in the given format (Annexure 1) should be uploaded (only PDF formats with file extension .pdf will be accepted). The address, email and phone number to be filled in the form are that of the school/college. After you have scanned and uploaded the PDF of Annexure 1, keep the form safe. The same form is to be produced in original, as the photo ID along with the Admit Card at the examination centre on examination day.
12) I am an OBC candidate. Can I apply under the OBC category?
There is NO reservation under the OBC category. ONLY OBC candidates with the NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate can apply under the OBC-NCL category. OBC candidates WITHOUT the NCL certificate must apply under the OPEN category.
13) I cannot get the valid OBC-NCL certificate before the application deadline. Can I upload my OBC certificate instead?
No. Applications under the OBC-NCL category without the valid certificate will be rejected, just as any other application under their respective reserved categories will be rejected without the valid certificate.
14) I do not have a birth certificate for proof of date of birth. What should I do?
If you do not have a birth certificate you can upload copy of passport, or copy of Aadhaar Card or copy of X class marksheet/school leaving certificate showing your DOB.
15) I am a foreign national or a NRI/PIO/OCI card holder. Is there a separate quota for people like me?
No. You will have to qualify in UCEED and fulfill all the eligibility criteria required by Indian citizens.
16) Am I qualified to apply to B. Des. if I qualify in JEE (Main) or JEE (Adv)?
No. UCEED and JEE are two entirely different exams. To apply for admission to the B. Des. programme at IIT Bombay, a candidate is required to qualify in UCEED, as well as satisfy the Minimum Educational Qualifications (MEQ), which is a PASS in XII Board (or equivalent) examination. However do note that candidates from the Science Stream with Physics, Chemistry and Maths as subjects are eligible to apply to all the three institutes while candidates from any other stream (Science without Maths or Physics or Chemistry, Commerce, and Arts & Humanities) are eligible to apply to only IIT Bombay and IIITDM Jabalpur.
17) Are my XII Board marks considered for the B. Des. admissions?
Board marks are not considered for the B. Des. admissions.
18) Which academic stream in my XII standard (or equivalent) should I have studied in to be eligible for the UCEED examination?
Students from any academic stream (e.g. science, arts & humanities, commerce etc.) in their XII standard (or equivalent), are eligible to apply for UCEED.
19) Are there any books that I can study to prepare for UCEED?
UCEED is a design aptitude test. Aptitude tests assume that individuals have inherent strengths and weaknesses, and are naturally inclined toward success or failure in certain areas based on their inherent characteristics. Except for the syllabi section 'Environmental and social awareness' which will test your general awareness in the topics outlined under it, the remaining five sections will test your aptitude. Consequently there are no text or reference books that we can recommend.
20) I passed my XII standard in 2015 (or earlier). Can you make an exemption for me?
No. You are not allowed.
21) I am studying XII Class under the National Open School or as a Private Candidate under State Board. Where should I get the Annexure 1 certified?
Candidates who will be appearing for their Class XII (or equivalent) in 2017 under the the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) should get the Annexure 1 certified from the Regional NIOS Board Office or the Regional State Education Board Office.
22) I appeared for UCEED 2016 but did not qualify. Can I appear for UCEED 2017?
Yes you can, provided you meet the age and year of passing qualification certificate criteria as mentioned here. However do note that a candidate can attempt UCEED for a maximum of two times only and that too in consecutive years, and that the UCEED score is valid only for admissions in the corresponding academic year.
23) Will there be negative marking?
Only Section C of the question paper has negative marking.
24) How is that students from all academic streams are eligible to apply for UCEED?
Design is an interdisciplinary activity. Holistic design considers the sciences, arts, technology, economics, media, policy, society and culture. Successful designers have backgrounds in the arts, sciences and the humanities. However do note that candidates from the Science Stream with Physics, Chemistry and Maths as subjects are eligible to apply to B.Des atall the three institutes while candidates from any other stream (Science without Maths or Physics or Chemistry, Commerce, and Arts & Humanities) are eligible to apply to only IIT Bombay and IIITDM Jabalpur.
25) Many design aptitude exams that I know of, test drawing skills. How will drawing skills be tested in an objective type examination like UCEED?
While drawing skills can demonstrate a person's visualization skills, there are equally effective or better ways to test such skills through objective measures. Besides, we recognise that many students may not have had drawing skills training in their 10+2 schooling, and therefore UCEED will not put them at a disadvantage.
26) I am from the non-science stream in my XII. Will I be able to cope with the course?
If you are good enough to qualify in UCEED and make it to the B. Des. selection list, coping with B. Des. will not be a problem for you.
27) How do I understand the rank(s) on my Score Card?
- Depending on the category, a UCEED qualified candidate can have between 1 and 4 types of ranks mentioned on his/her Score Card. A candidate from the Open Category (non-reserved category) will see his/her Open Rank.
- A candidates who belongs to one of the reserved categories, and who has also qualified in the Open Category (i.e., by securing a minimum total of 100 and a minimum 10% in each section) will get an Open Rank and a Category Rank in his/her respective category.
- PwD candidates who qualify in the Open Category will get an Open-PwD Rank in addition to the Open Rank. A PwD candidate who belongs to one of the reserved categories, and who has also qualified in Open Category will get an Open Rank, Open-PwD Rank, Reserved Category Rank, and Reserved-PwD Rank.
- Candidates belonging to the reserved categories who have been declared as qualified on the basis of the relaxed criterion will not get the Open Rank, but only the Category Rank. Additionally, if they are PwD candidates, they will get a Reserved-PwD Rank.
28) Is the B. Des. degree recognised by the government?
Yes.B. Des. degree recognised by the government.
29) Can I appear for UPSC and other such competitive exams after B. Des.?
Yes, you will be eligible to appear for such exams.
30) How similar or different is the B. Des. programme at IIT Bombay compared to the B. Des. at IIT Guwahati or IIITDM Jabalpur?
In terms of curriculum, there may be substantial similarities just as there are significant differences. For details related to course content refer to respective department websites.
31) What kind of careers can I look forward to after B. Des.?
Design jobs are becoming ubiquitous in nearly every area of business and governance. Organisations involved with technology, management, manufacturing, retail, IT services, government, planning & policy, entertainment, communication, user centered research and lifestyle have seen the biggest growth in terms of employing designers. For a more elaborate list, please search the Internet, there are a lot of resources on design careers.
32) What is design education like at IITB?
Visit the IDC website. There you will find faculty and student projects, the research work happening in IDC, facilities, events, and much more. They will give you a good idea of what generally happens in a design school and how the education is carried out.
33) What is the B. Des. course fee structure?
The detailed fee structure for the B. Des courses at IITB, IITG and IIITDMJ
- Fee Structure for B. Des at IIT Bombay:-Rs. 114750 Per Semester Fee
- Fee Structure for B. Des at IIT Guwahati :-Rs. 1,11,450 Per Semester Fee.
34) Will there be any portfolio presentation/review and/or personal interview following the UCEED, for admission to B.Des.?
Your performance in UCEED will be the only selection criteria for B.Des. admissions at IITB, IITG and IIITDMJ. There will be no portfolio presentations/reviews or personal interviews.
35) I am interested in Fashion Design/Sports Car Design/Interior Design etc. Do you offer this course?
UCEED is a common entrance examination for three B.Des courses. The UCEED Office is the examination conducting body. We do not advise on courses. All three institutes have detailed information on their courses on their websites. Read them carefully. If you still have any queries, contact the respective departments.
36) How will the seats be allotted?
Seats will be allotted in order of rank in each category. For a detailed matix of seats in each category, refer to Available Seats.
37) What is the Overall Standing?
Overall Standing refers to your standing among all qualified students. In other words it is your rank among the 1344 students who qualified in UCEED . It gives you an idea of where you stand and is not used in admissions. Only Category Ranks are used for seat allotment.
38) What are the validity requirements for the OBC-NCL certificate?
The OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after April 1, 2016 and conforming to the latest guidelines of the Government of India. However UCEED qualified candidates when they apply for for B.Des admissions in June 2017, must submit an updated OBC-NCL certificate that is issued on or after April 1, 2017 and conforming to the latest guidelines of the Government of India. Visit www.ncbc.nic.in for the latest guidelines and updates of the Central List of State-wise OBCs.


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The country is outraged at the democrats after they refused to stand for the President during his speech to congress. The President announced that he would defeat ISIS, and even then the Democrats refused to stand. But worst of all, they wouldn't or would barely stand for the widow of Ryan Owen's wife. A few sat outright, and others sat back down briefly after clapping.
The move was to protest the President. But viewers saw it in other ways.
One of the greatest speech in American history
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Some of the democrats also wore white for the speech.
The country showed in polling after the speech that they disagreed with the disgraceful behavior. 78% of people who watched the speech on CNN, a raging liberal fake news channel, said that the democrats were wrong and the president's speech was positive and gave them optimism.
The disgraceful dems didn't even stand when the president said that he would protect law enforcement. If you missed the amazing speech, or want to see it again, watch below.
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New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) Delhi woke up to a pleasant morning with wind storms and rains lashing the city landscape today.
Though the early morning rains were shortlived, it left scores of trees uprooted in several parts of the capital. Subsequent traffic jams left several communters stranded for hours in various parts of the city.
The humidity was recorded at 91 per cent. The day temprtature is likely to rise and expected to be around 39 degrees Celsius.
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Glenridge Middle School in Orlando evacuated Thursday due to threat
ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - Glenridge Middle School in Orlando had to be evacuated Thursday morning after an unspecified threat was made to the school.
A spokesperson for the school district did acknowledge the threat and said all the students were evacuated and are safe as law enforcement came to inspect the area.
Shortly after noon on Thursday, the Orlando Fire Department tweeted that the scene at Glenridge was clear and that no hazard was found.
According to a spokesperson with the school district, students and staff returned to class without incident Thursday afternoon as normal school operations resumed.
OFD Arson/Bomb Squad cleared scene at Glenridge Middle School. No hazard found. Operations resume.— Orlando Fire Dept (@OrlandoFireDept) February 16, 2017
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Check out different celebrities with Trenchcoat looks
A trench coat is basically a raincoat made of heavy duty cotton drill, poplin, leather or wool gabardine. While it was developed as an alternative to heavy overcoats for soldiers during the First World War, today trench coats for women are stylish and trendy. They don't just protect you from the rain and wind but add a certain chic to your appearance. Plus, they are extremely versatile and practical as they can be worn in spring as well as fall. The other advantage is that they have a slimming effect while being very comfortable to wear. The range of trench coats for women is amazing. There are different colors, styles, materials, lengths and designs available. Some are lined, some unlined and yet others come with a removable lining. They may also come with accessories like shoulder straps, a belt or D-rings. They look good with a vast majority of outfits.Check out different celebrities with Trenchcoat looks and get inspirations for yours.For down coats.
Fearne Cotton Trenchcoat
DJ and TV presenter Fearne Cotton leaves Radio 1 studios in a red mac and blue woolly hat.Fearne Cotton added major pop to her street attire with a bright red trench coat.
Katie Holmes Trenchcoat
Katie Holmes keeps warm with a scarf and a leather trench coat as she makes an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman". Holmes was visiting the show to promote her new film "Jack and Jill" also starring Adam Sandler.Katie Holmes looked timelessly chic in a glossy black trench coat and a plaid scarf.For Canada Goose Women's Palliser Coat
Rachel Zoe Trenchcoat
Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe attends the Burberry Body Launch event at Burberry on October 26, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.Rachel Zoe was vibrant in an aqua leather trench with black boots and a statement orange clutch for the Burberry Body Launch.
Katy Perry Trenchcoat
A pink haired Katy Perry leaves the Wolseley restaurant in Mayfair after enjoying a lively evening meal with friends, wearing a dress with a British red telephone box print.Katy Perry stepped out in a classic trench coat with leather accents for a dinner out in Mayfair.For Women's Moncler Loire Down Coats Khaki
Demi Moore Trenchcoat
Actress Demi Moore at the 2011 A&E Television Networks Upfront Presentation at the IAC Building in New York City, NY.Demi Moore looked effortlessly stylish at the A&E Networks Upfront Presentation in a black satin trench.
Emmy Rossum Trenchcoat
Actress Emmy Rossum is pictured arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).Emmy looked airport chic in leopard trench coat with black tights.
Kate Middleton Trenchcoat
Prince William, Prince Harry, and Kate Middleton arrive at New Zealand House in Haymarket to sign a book of condolences for the victims of the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand.Kate Middleton wore a full-skirted black trench coat with knee high suede boots. For goose jackets
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Tuesday November 16 2010.."Harry Potter" star and Burberry model, Emma Watson emerges from her New York hotel wearing a stunning studded trench and matching handbag.Emma wore a studded trench coat while out in New York. She paired this look with darling polka-dot tights.For Women's Canada Goose Camp Down Coat
Blake Lively Trenchcoat
Celebrities at the 7th Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards at Skylight SOHO in New York City, NY.Blake wore a silver trench coat over her Chanel dress at the Vogue Fashion Fund Awards.
Taylor Swift Trenchcoat
Taylor Swift smiles and waves for the cameras as she heads out to promotional engagements for her new album, "Speak Now."Taylor wears a black trench coat with her adorable lace up oxford heels.
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Playstation Network
August 22, 2010 by Post Team
Playstation Network, Although we have not heard from Sony about it, it seems that the PS3 network is down for maintenance at the moment. I personally I can confirm this, since I am not able to sign at the time.
We have a solid time for when the network will be a backup, but you can stay up to date on the situation by checking this page in Google Twitter update here. This page displays all relevant results for the PSN network, so you can see the exact moment of the coming into force again.
Hopefully not too long until it is back up, because Sunday is always a good day for a session of Modern Warfare 2. If any of you know why the network does not work, be sure to share it with us.
Alternatively, you can check out Sony's official website Twitter here to get an update – even though they still have to put something at this time.
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How To Find Your Perfect Rental
Once you decide that you want to stay in Surfside Beach SC vacation rentals on your coastal South Carolina vacation instead of a hotel, what should you consider when looking for one? Here are some tips that will help you when looking at Surfside Beach SC vacation rentals.
1. Set your price range.
It's important to know your budget and have a price range in mind when looking for a vacation rental.
2. Choose the type of rental that best meets your needs.
With so many Surfside Beach SC vacation rentals to choose from, it's important to determine how much space you need before you begin looking.
3. Decide on a location.
All of our rentals are close to the area attractions. Do you want to be able to walk to restaurants? Do you want to be oceanfront or have a fairway view?
4. List the amenities that are important to you.
Surfside Beach SC vacation rentals offer a range of amenities that include furnishings, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, swimming pools, tennis, broadband Internet, hot tubs and Jacuzzis.
5. Look at photos and read reviews from former guests.
Be sure to look at photos of the properties you are considering and read what other people have said about their past experience.
6. Watch for specials.
There are always special deals on vacation rentals. Because there are so many vacation rentals available, homeowners and leasing companies are constantly striving to offer the lowest prices.
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B+T Campaign: Print Postcards – Tips & Tricks
Just in case, that you can't send a HONEY + TEA package (e.g. Due to your location, shipping costs or other restrictions) we have also prepared some postcards that you can print, write on and send to the headquarters. (Read: B+T Campaign: Send Discover A Lot More


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by Rebecca Armstrong
Ovid devoted about half of his poetic career to the production of several collections of amatory verse, all composed in elegiac couplets.
Indeed, his irrepressible interest in love, sex and elegiac poetry is one of the defining features of his entire output.
Here Rebecca Armstrong offers a thematic examination of some important aspects of the Amores, Ars Amatoria and Remedia Amoris.
Starting from an investigation of the narrator's self-creation and presentation of other characters within his amatory verse, she assesses the importance of mythical and contemporary reference, as well as the influence of the erotic on Ovid's later works.
By looking at the Ars and Remedia alongside the Amores, the continuities and contradictions in the poet's elegiac outlook are revealed, and a complex picture is formed of the Ovidian world of love.
Ovid's erotic works present the reader with a glimpse inside the minds of both poets and lovers, mediated through eyes which are frequently inclined to comedy and even cynicism, but always sharp, perceptive and above all fascinated by human behaviour.
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Spanning over 500 years and killing countless humans and animals, the Little Ice Age took over the Earth and the livelihood of all those who inhabit it. Despite its duration and magnitude, humans living through the Little Ice Age did not known much about it and some did not know that it existed. Research has been undertaken by environmental change specialists and different scientists around the world to study this natural phenomenon. The need to understand the Little Ice Age is important in being able to prepare and predict future weather patterns and their effect on society.
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The Metropolitan is right off a main road in a business district near Lumpini Park, the subway and about a 20 minute walk to tons of shopping/nightlife options. Despite the location, it is unbelievably calm, quiet and peaceful. Not once did I hear traffic noise while I was outside by the pool or in my room. Amazing!
We arrived on a late flight and after an initial hassle with our taxi driver (always ask them to use the meter and get out of the taxi if they refuse) and some confusion trying to find the road that leads to the hotel, we walked into the beautiful, cool lobby to find ourselves checked in and escorted to our Metropolitan room within minutes. The lobby is not only beautiful, it has the most delicious smell - something like lemongrass and ginger - and immediately refreshes you the moment you walk in.
Our room was fantastic - very modern and laid out almost like a studio apartment with a big bed on one side of the room and a comfy sitting area with desk, TV, refrigerator on the other. Big windows let in plenty of light and a plate of fruit, newspaper and complimentary water were waiting for us every day. The bathroom was enormous with two sinks, a big, deep bathtub and an open shower. Loved it! We never once heard noise from the hallway or from outside so appears the rooms are well soundproofed. The bed was too hard for me so I didn't sleep well but otherwise everything about the room was great.
We used the pool and gym every day and both were glorious. The pool is huge, perfect for swimming laps and SO refreshing! The lounge chairs are really comfortable and the staff really look after you - someone was always there to help set up our chairs, give us ice water and help with anything else we needed. We ordered lunch a couple times from the pool and it always arrived quickly (and was very tasty - I recommend the pizza with rocket, prosciutto and truffle oil). The gym has nice, new equipment (including a power plates machine) and is spacious so you never feel crowded on the machines. There was plenty of water, towels, and chilled damp towels to keep us refreshed. I tried a yoga class one day - which was part of the complimentary class offerings - and really enjoyed it.
Dining was overall a good experience (see issue with breakfast below). Room service was quick and the quality of food was very high. We customized our orders a couple times and everything we asked for was spot on. We had drinks in the Met bar a couple nights and while atmosphere was lacking (to be fair, we were there around 7pm both times) the drinks were phenomenal. I particularly loved the ginger margarita. Finally, we treated ourselves to dinner at Nahm one night and it was so worth it. Every dish was really flavorful and there were so many interesting choices on the menu - it was very hard to choose!
Free wi-fi throughout the hotel was super fast and worked well from all devices.
A few tips:
- Every taxi driver we had struggled to find the hotel. There is sign on the main road but often by the time you see the sign, it's too late to turn left onto the side street where the hotel is located. We solved this by asking the drivers to take us to the Banyan Tree as most know where it is located and it's hard to miss - we could then direct them to turn in the driveway right past the Banyan Tree to get to Metropolitan.
- The MRT (subway system) is excellent. Clean, quick, air conditioned, easy to use and close to the hotel (10 minute walk).
Two small complaints:
- While the pool is great, there is a surprising lack of lounge chairs. I think there were about 8-10 chairs, which isn't nearly enough given the size of this hotel. Each day I saw people walking away from the pool because they couldn't get a seat. I like that the seats aren't taking up every inch of available space (and therefore making you feel packed in like sardines) but I think they could easily fit another 4-6 chairs around the pool without crowding anyone.
- Breakfast was unimpressive. We tried breakfast in Glow twice before giving up and just walking down to the Starbucks in the Life Center building (about a 10 minute walk) for breakfast each morning. The breakfast in Glow was overpriced - the buffet amounted to little more than some pastries, cheeses, fruit and juice that wasn't worth the price. In addition, if you ordered a la carte items, they were very tasty but you get nothing else to go with them. As an example, I ordered an omelet one morning. Based on the price I assumed it would come with something else, such as toast. But it was just one sad (albeit delicious) little omelet with absolutely nothing else on the plate. I left feeling hungry and annoyed.
Would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend to others!
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- COMO Metropolitan Bangkok is a 169-room 5 star hotel defined by subtle, contemporary design and intuitive, polished service. The Met Bar, a stylish lounge-like bar, serves a comprehensive selection of martini cocktails. Nahm restaurant serves Thai cuisine from award-winning Australian chef David Thompson whilst 'glow' focuses on an nutritious COMO Shambhala Cuisine. Relaxation is available at COMO Shambhala Urban Escape, comprising Asian-inspired treatments, a gym, Yoga studio and outdoor pool. ... more less
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text: 2006 Yamaha BANSHEE, This shee is very fast! But still very reliable! The engine has been fully built and tuned by TDR. Few stock parts remain on this shee most are aftermarket. Shee has less then 5hrs on it. 9k invested, $6500obo, 954-471-8315,David message me if you want to talk about it. Chassis- these are all the parts I can name with out looking at the banshee and going through papers Renthal handle bars-Red, with Medium grips Front and Rear EBC high performance brake pads Stock Thumb throttle mod Up graded clutch and throttle cables Up graded front brake master cylinder Up graded clutch lever Water temperature gauge LSR handle bar cap- Chrome Tusk gas cap-red Gripper ceet cover-Red and White Duncan racing front bumper-Chrome Aftermarket grad bar Powder coated frame- High gloss black Works rear shock- Black +4 swing arm- High gloss black +4 rear braided brake line- Red G-force axle STD, +2 and +4- Chrome Carrier with a taped grease fitting Whole bike was up graded with All Balls bearings, bushings and seals. Renthal Front Sprocket 15 tooth and Renthal aluminum rear sprocket 41tooth Primary Drive 520 H Gold Racing Chain UM Performance Pro Peg Nerf Bars- Black Douglas .160 Wheels all around with Maxxis Razr 1's front and rear Custom Rear swing arm skid plate Parking brake block off- Chrome Aftermarket shifter Engine- these are all the parts I can name with out looking at the banshee and going through papers Wiseco pro lite pistons TDR high performance crankshaft trued & welded TDR racing clutch Milled head TDR clutch saver Full Hinson clutch system Aluminum water impeller TDR up graded water pump Ricky Stator Flywheel and 200w stator with timing plate All new gaskets, bearings and seals installed by TDR V-Force 3 Reed Valves TDR boost bottle TORS eliminator kit Up graded wiring harness Ricky stator coil Dynatek FS Programmable Ignition system Toomey T-5 Pipes Toomey jet kit and air box mod K&N air filter with pro flow plate, K&N does have outwear cover on it. Chrome exhaust hangers But I'm not lying when I say you will not find a faster more reliable banshee out there. It was a project banshee that I worked on for about a year and I just got it all done about 3 weeks ago, and now I'm going to college so the bike is going to be sitting for along time when I'm up at FSU, and that is the worst thing I could do to it. I want the shit to be driven out of it! That's what I built it to do. http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l57/TurboBansheeKid/100_0736.jpg http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l57/TurboBansheeKid/100_0739.jpg http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l57/TurboBansheeKid/100_0742.jpg http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l57/TurboBansheeKid/100_0743.jpg


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The new fad of Pokémon Go has lit our phones on fire. Since its initial release, it has officially become the biggest mobile app in U.S. history. Pokémon debuted in the late '90s and became an instant hit with American audiences. The franchise has spun many television series (which still continues today) along with plenty of games and merchandise to go along with it.
As a Pokémon fanboy, there was no doubt in my mind that I was going to download the new app that features the generation of Pokémon I grew up with. The game is extremely addicting to play, as I cannot seem to give up catching all sorts of rare pocket monsters. After all, you gotta catch 'em all right?
With a new game spreading like wildfire, it was only a matter of time before memes began popping up all over the internet. Some have been rather lame, while others are pure genius. This list will consist of, in no particular order, the 10 most hilarious Pokémon GO memes that I've found so far. If you know who made any of these, let me know so I can credit them!
Some cops are just WAY too serious.
Nobody wants to waste an opportunity to catch a Charizard, even if it means ditching your girlfriend!
A freakin MEWTWO!? Ain't no way I'm passing up on that opportunity even if it's located inside some creepy-ass van.
Can't let a ticket stop you right?
No matter what, our armed forces are there to protect you.
Well, can't say I didn't put in my fair share of exercise.
Forget about P90X, how about some Pokémon GO?
Ok Bryan Cranston, you win.
Hmmm, that Pokémon looks awfully familiar.
Yep, you definitely have to check EVERYWHERE to be the very best!
Which of these memes was your personal favorite? Let me know in the comment section below and don't forget to share!


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Except for a page on " Louisiana Purchase " written in American high school history textbook,otherwise ordinary Americans don't relate to France or French in any fashion.Very few white Americans have opinions on Europe or European peoples,1950's was the last decade of " Euro-centricism " in America.
Louisiana population has a percentage of Creole ancestry,some can speak French fluently.
It puzzles me to this very day as to how fellow white Americans have nearly lost their " European-ness ".They are consciously aware of their European heritage,but American in heart and soul.


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