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Okay, soooo. Remember that post last week about how I was NOT giving up and NOT giving in and I was all BACK ON THE HORSE and you could practically hear the Rocky theme playing? Was that just me, with the imaginary music?
Anyhow. I meant it, I swear I did. It's just that…gar.
When I was a kid and I whined, my parents would say in a breezy tone, "I can't hear you when you whine." I remember vividly swallowing hard, wrestling with my voice to conquer the whine. That's what I'm doing right now.
It's HARD, y'all. Just a few weeks ago I was in CHARGE, master of my diet, warrior of the gym. The numbers were moving steadily in the right direction, and it felt good.
But now? I'm in one of those low spots that life hands you sometimes, and now I'm…not so much in charge. Every morning I intend to get back to the level I was working at before. Somewhere along the way I just lose that. I forget what I'm doing, and when I remember, I discover that I haven't been actually doing it. I'd say I'm operating at about 40% these days. Maybe.
I've also developed a disconcerting habit of buying chocolate whenever I'm buying anything else. Anywhere. Chocolate is available at an AMAZING number of businesses. I don't know WHY I do that, and I don't always eat the chocolate, but I sure am buying a lot of it. In case you're wondering, having a metric ton of chocolate in the house is NOT ACTUALLY HELPFUL if you're trying to lose weight. I'll pause here a moment to let that wisdom soak in. Breathtaking, I know.
So here I am, muddling along (which is not the same thing as giving up, but not the same thing as the Rocky theme song either). I'm pretty sure the scale has stalled, although I couldn't tell you for sure because (wait for it) I forget to weigh myself most mornings. *eye roll*
It's discouraging.
But at least I don't seem to be gaining back the weight I lost, which is progress of a sort, right? And since I had lost some weight, back in before-land, I noticed that my pants were a little loose. There was a sale, I had a coupon, eh. Might as well get some new pants, right?
I ended up getting two pairs of jeans and one pair of slacks. They are one size above my for real true size, but they fit well. They look good. It feels good.
After trying on all the cute pants and selecting the lucky ones that were coming home with me, I slipped back into my own jeans. They looked suddenly silly, they were so baggy. I could actually slide my arm down inside of them and grab a handful of fabric at the top of my thigh to make a pants puppet. Ahem. Not that I DID such an undignified thing. But if I HAD, it would have said something like "LET ME GO! I'M NOT YOUR SIZE! WE'RE JUST NOT RIGHT FOR EACH OTHER, SKINNY GIRL!" Pants puppets always tell the truth.
Some of you may be familiar with the motto "Progress, not perfection." (Nods knowingly.) Tonight, with my cute new dark wash jeans all ready to wear tomorrow, I'm there. Perfection isn't an option these days. Competence isn't even a steady expectation. But dammit, I am making progress.
And I'll take it.


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Fluid Mechanics
Compressible Aerodynamics
Flow Noise
Environmental Fluid Dynamics
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Coastal Engineering
Professor W.N. Dawes
Many processes of practical importance can be viewed and interpreted in terms of their basic fluid mechanics. Research in our traditional areas continues but new directions with new emphases are opening up. Experimental, computational and analytical fluid dynamics are starting to work in partnership bringing their complementary strengths to bear on understanding real problems.
Fundamental studies of shock-boundary layer interactions in our blow-down supersonic tunnels, part funded under EUROSHOCK, continued and is starting to link up with CFD activity in this area. Work on aircraft vortical wake flows, part funded by EUROWAKE and the CAA, in our large low speed tunnel is contributing to aircraft safety issues. Big contributions are being made, via the European Commission, to debates on environmental concerns. Sediment transport in coastal engineering continues to be studied in our range of flumes, funded in part by EPSRC. The CFD laboratory is now recognised as a centre of excellence by both aerospace and the oil and gas industry.
Dr H. Babinsky
The effect of suction on shock/boundary layer interactions in transonic and supersonic flow is currently
investigated. The aim of this research is to reduce drag and improve aerofoil performance for transonic aircraft. This work is supported by the European Commission as part of the Euroshock II programme. Further work has been initiated to investigate roughness effects on turbulent shock/boundary layer interactions.
Earlier experimental and theoretical studies into shock angles on delta wings(B12) and shock wave focusing(B2) have now been published. Also published this year is a major review of the role of high speed wind tunnels in aeronautical research(B17).
Dr W.R. Graham
Research into the generation of noise by the flow past engineering structures has continued. This is a significant source of sound both inside and outside passenger aircraft, and is also becoming important in trains as their speeds increase. The phenomenon is caused by the unsteady pressure forces on the surface of the structure. A number of mathematical models for these forces exist, but there is currently little agreement as to which should be used. To this end, a comparison study investigating the influence of the choice of model on the predictions of interest has been carried out(B9).
Another feature which is still incompletely characterised is the influence of the external flow(B11) on the acoustic field(B10), and hence on the structural vibration. Existing analytical results for the acoustic field on a finite plate have been extended to take account of the flow speed, providing valuable insight into the physical effects involved.
Dr R.E. Britter
Three themes have continued, all associated with the European Commission. Monitoring strategies for urban air quality in European cities were compiled and reported(B5). A book was published for the European Commission overviewing research on the dispersion of hazardous material and placing the Commission's research programme in a broader context(B7). The importance of formalised evaluation of the quality (fitness-for-purpose) of technical models used for urban air quality studies has been considered; in particular they are used for regulatory purposes(B6) and collaborative work has resulted in reports on dense gas dispersion(B8).
Professor W.N. Dawes
Professor A.P. Dowling
Dr R.E. Britter
Dr R.S. Cant
Dr A.M. Savill
The CFD laboratory is now well established and well-founded. Our strategy is to identify and perform fundamental research to enable a range of very practical problems to be attacked. The CFD activity is positioned to draw together cross-disciplinary modelling, not just in the areas of fluids and combustion modelling (our traditional strengths) but also moving to encompass other important problems in, for example, aeroelasticity of structures and process industry flows (like concrete). Our core competence lies in the ability to draw on fundamental modelling using DNS and LES in both combustion(A23,A24,A37,A38) and turbulence/transition(B1) to improve practical, Reynolds averaged models(A39,B3,B4,B13) and then apply this to real problems via state of the art unsteady, solution-adaptive, flow simulation in complex geometries(A4,A5,B14,B15,B19). Funding is robust and from a variety of sources. Strong links have been forged with industry and the CFD lab has been selected to participate with Rolls-Royce and BAe in two Defence Aerospace Research Partnerships one in unsteady flow (PUMA) and one in turbulence/transition modelling (M*).
Dr J.F.A. Sleath
Work has continued on the investigation of sediment transport under severe wave conditions. A model has been derived for the thickness of the mobile layer and the results presented at a conference in Copenhagen(B16). Measurements have been made of the velocity and concentration profiles in the mobile layer of sediment and the results published(B19).
The effect of sediment movement on turbulence intensity and bed friction has been studied in an oscillatory flow water tunnel and the results published(B20).
Work has started on an investigation funded by EPSRC into the entrainment of sediment from rippled beds.
B1. Alam, M., Avital, E., Craft, T.J., Fiddes, S.P., Horton, H.P., Howard, R.J.A., Jones, D.P., Luo, K.H., Sandham, N.S., Savill, A.M., Thomas, T.G., Voke, P.R., Williams, J.J.R. Understanding turbulence in fluids using direct simulations data. Proceedings, HPCI98, High Performance Computing Initiative Conference, Manchester (January 1998).
B2. Babinsky, H., Onodera, O., Takayama, K., Saito, T., Voinovich, P., Timofeev, E. Influence of entrance geometry of circular reflectors on shock wave focusing. Computers and Fluids, 27, (5/6), 611-618 (1998).
B3. Biesinger, T.E., Savill, A.M. Non-equilibrium and non linear k-e model contribution to ERCOFTAC Test Case No.3 . Proceedings, 6th ERCOFTAC Seminar and Workshop on Turbomachinery Flow Predictions, Aussois, France (January 1998).
B4. Biesinger, T.E., Savill, A.M., Coupland, J. Refined k-e turbulence model Q3D-predictions in compressor cascades at design and off-design. Proceedings, ASME International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exhibition, Stockholm, Sweden, ASME Paper 98-GT-322 (June 1998).
B5. Bozo, L., Carratala, D., Millan, M.M., Palmgren, F., Arend, M., Britter, R.E. Urban Air Quality Monitoring Strategies and Objectives in European Cities. (European Commission DG XII, 1998).
B6. Britter, R.E. The evaluation of model quality. COST CITAIR Newsletter (European Commission DG XII), 1/98, 6-7 (1998).
B7. Britter, R.E. Recent Research on the Dispersion of Hazardous Materials. EUR 18198 (European Commission, 1998). ISBN 92-828-3048-9
B8. Daish, N.C., Britter, R.E., Linden, P.F., Jagger, S.F., Carissimo, B. SMEDIS: Scientific model evaluation of dense gas dispersion models. Proceedings, 5th International Conference on Harmonisation with Atmospheric Dispersion Modelling for Regulatory Purposes, Rhodes, Greece ( May 1998).
B9. Graham, W.R. A comparison of models for the wavenumber-frequency spectrum of turbulent boundary-layer pressures. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 206, (4), 541-565 ( 1997).
B10. Graham, W.R. The effect of mean flow on the radiation efficiency of rectangular plates. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series A, Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 454, (1968),111-137 ( 1998).
B11. Graham, W.R. Review of `Fluid dynamics for physicists', by T.E. Faber, Cambridge University Press, 1995. Journal of Fluids and Structures, 11, (7), 855-856 ( 1997).
B12. Koide, S., Loria, A.F., Babinsky, H. Prediction of shock angles caused by sharp delta wings with attack angle. AIAA Journal, 36, (7), 1327-1328 ( 1998).
B13. Savill, A.M. ERCOFTAC SIG 10 - Transition Modelling update report. ERCOFTAC Bulletin, 37, 33 ( June 1998).
B14. Sinclair, F.M., Birkby, P.J., Savill, A.M., Cant, R.S., Dawes, W.N. Numerical flow visualisation using results from an unstructured adaptive mesh. Proceedings, 8th International Symposium on Flow Visualisation, Sorrento, Italy, 3.1-3.7 ( September 1998).
B15. Sinclair, F.M., Connell, I.J., Bray, K.N.C., Savill, A.M. Investigations of using computer aided design and virtual reality to enhance CFD for complex environmental flow. Proceedings, Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics Theme Day, EPSRC, London ( May 1998).
B16. Sleath, J.F.A. Depth of erosion under storm conditions. Proceedings, 26th Conference on Coastal Engineering, Copenhagen, Denmark ( June 1998).
B17. Squire, L.C. A review of the role of some small high-speed wind tunnels in aeronautical research. Progress in Aerospace Sciences, 34, (3-4), 107-166 ( 1998).
B18. Watterson, J.K., Connell, I.J., Savill, A.M., Dawes, W.N. An solution-adaptive mesh procedure for predicting confined explosions. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids, 26, (2), 235-247 ( 1998).
B19. Wijetunge, J.J., Sleath, J. F.A. Effects of sediment transport on bed friction and turbulence. Journal of Waterway Port Coastal and Ocean Engineering (ASCE), 124, (4), 172-178 ( 1998).
B20. Zala Flores, Z., Sleath, J.F.A. Mobile layer in oscillatory sheet flow. Journal of Geophysical Research, 103, (C6), 12783-12786 ( 1998).
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"5 min trip to the casino"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 11, 2012
The non-smoking , and not allowed to fill cooler with ice sucks. Other than that it was fine.
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"Near THE Mall"
always down the street from relatives and across the street from the outlet mall. Grandson LOVES the indoor pool.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"night after shopping"
everything, was great, well worth the money.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice hotel, staff needs motivation"
The hotel itself was undergoing renovations, which will make it nice for future travelers, but made it a less nice place to stay during the restoration. The hotel room was comfortable, but had a few cleanliness issues - there were long hairs in the bathroom, three times longer than my hair. Several staff members were helpful, but the evening clerk was […] a bit rough and didn't want to be inconvenienced; there were only a few staying there on the Sunday night that I was there, so she didn't want to keep the pool and exercise room open. After some complaining, she finally opened them. Overall, my stay was ok, but could have been better. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"convenient to Nashville and Brown County St. Park"
Very nice and clean motel with restaurants and shopping close by.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
great motel better than expectedGenuine Hotels.com guest review
This hotel has 2 floors without an elevator. My room was on the 2nd floor and having to carry several bags up the stairs was a challenge. The staff tried to make accommodate; however, the only room available was on the 2nd floor. One staff member - who was about to be off-duty -- waited while a younger staff member assisted me with the bags and stairs. […] One room's furniture is dirty and needs to be replaced. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Bad time for Maintenance"
Hotel Staff was friendly however, we checked in at 3p after a long drive and laid down to take a nap. At 415pm, someone literally beat on the door 3 times so loud that it sounded like a police raid. Then they opened the door as my Husband was yelling"Just a minute" An outside maintenance crew was powerwashing the AC Units. They told us they would give […] us one minute to let them in as they were busy. So we got dressed and walked out of the room, where I tripped over the dolly they were using to move these ac units around. we complained to the staff and they apoligised and we went to dinner. When we returned and went upstairs just around the corner (unseen) was this 4 inch high dolly sittng where it could not be seen. Once agin my foot went right into it and thanks to my husband, I didnt fall flat on my face. Once again hotel staff apoligised and moved the dolly themselves . The balance of the 40 hours we were there the ac unit was worse than before it was touched. Breakfast buffet- bisquits so hard you couldnt cut through them with a knife and the hostess taking care of it constantly worked in areas where people were trying to get food. As I was attempting to get mine the first morning, she literally stepped in front of me and yanked out the garbage can causing litter to fly out. I threw my plate away. Staff is always apoligetic but no partial refund, no discount certificates. Basically what ever happens happens but they are sorry. Wont stay again Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"what i needed"
it was fine, but I thought breakfast being over at 9 a.m. was a little early.....also thought it a little strange that there wasn't an elevator. Loved the pool despite not being able to use this time, but will use next time!!! Overall, very satisfiedGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Exactly What You Need"
Everything was clean and tidy, and the bathroom was very clean & attented to daily. Carpets were vacuumed, bed clothing was fresh, and air-conditioning worked great. The breakfasts were yummy and the choices were sufficiently mouth-watering. The coffee was very good...wish mine at home was as good!Genuine Expedia guest review
"One Hundred Dollar Hold"
Everything was fine till except its been 3 days since we checked out and we still have not had our one hundred dollar hold put back into our account.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"e.g. "Great hotel for a family""
The first room I was given had an odor of cigarette smoke. When I asked for another room I was immediately given another, no questions asked. Very pleasant stay, would stay there again, and I recommend this hotel to others.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great hotel for the price"
The hotel is an older one but is well maintained and quiet. The staff was excellent in answering questions and explaining the amenities. There is no real exercise room. It consists of a couple broken treadmills. The pool area is clean with plenty of towels provided. I travel to Columbus a few times a year because my family lives there. I usually pick […] this hotel due to the proximity and its value. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Comfortable Stay"
The hotel was very comfortable and convenient for Columbus IN.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
We had a comfortable stay. The only problem we had was that we had to allow the hotel to take an "incidental" fee off our credit card of an additional $100! It was to be a hold on the card, but it was taken off!! Trying to get it put back on has been inconvenient!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"tucked away from reasterants"
This Hotel was very noisy they had SEVERAL dogs as guests. Lots of barking and hard to sleep.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Hotel!!!!!"
Great experience. Hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly. Enjoyed our stay very much. Plan to return next year.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Okay for a one night stay."
Saw a baby roach on the ceiling and some trash behind the nightstand. They came in and sprayed the room but we then had to live with the odor from the spray.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great stay"
I found my stay here great staff fine Only issue breakfast which was poorGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great inexpensive option"
The staff was pleasant, the room was clean and the location was ideal. I am quite the germaphobe and this hotel pleasantly exceeded my expectations. I wasn't sure what to expect seeing that it was the lesser expensive option in the area but it was perfect. Just what I was looking for and was so thrilled with how clean everything was. We would definitely […] stay here again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"On our way to Floruda"
The Staff was very pleasant, the location was great, and the room was very nice. My wife commented on how the towels felt more like home than the usual stiff scratchy bleached hotel towels.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good hotel"
The hotel was good but maybe a little dated. The exercise room had two treadmills. One that didn't work and one that was wore out and needed maintenance. The pool was nice but smaller than most hotels. The room was clean and the cleaning staff was excellent. The hotel was north of town but there was several places to eat around hotel. ( Ruby Tuesdays, […] Cracker barrel, Montana Mikes, Arby's, Burger King, Mc Donald's etc. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"pleasant stop"
Rooms were clean and comfortable and had a good breakfastGenuine Expedia guest review
"okay for shopping"
We stayed here to shop at Edinburgh outlet mall. Price was good. Hotel was okay. Staff were not helpful or friendly at all. Breakfast was okay.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Decent Hotel for the Price"
Hotel needs updates but it was comfortable and close to the Hoosier Horse Park. Breakfast was ok and the walls are thin. We could hear people at the other end of the hallway. There is no elevator, so request a 1st floor room if you have trouble with stairs. They were very helpful in accommodating us - we were on the 2nd floor and they help carry the […] heavy stuff up for us. The fridges in the rooms are huge - which was great! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good location"
Staff was very helpful and politeGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Front desk staff was great!. Hotel itself is older and needs updated in rooms. White socks became filthy with walking on carpet. Swimming area echos noise really badly. Staff sprayed freshner in hallways to eliminate smell. Also the hotel was across a very busy street from the better restaurants. Will choose a different hotel next time we are in the […] area. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Not my favorite"
Television didn't work Rooms are a little outdated.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Rooms were clean and adequate. If you are going for a brief stay this would fill the bill. And, if you are going for the shopping at the outlet mall across the street. The staff was courteous and the breakfast was so, so. The price was fair for my purposesGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Kids + pooch + nice beds = EVERYONE was happy!"
Our family of 6 + dog stayed here one night, on our way back to WI from GA. The location was convenient - not too crowded, but not too far off the highway, either. Plenty of recognizable fast food joints and gas stations surround this hotel, as well as several other big name hotel chains.GREAT pool for the kids (14, 12, 10, and 8). The staff made sure […] we had connecting rooms for our big family. That doesn't always happen, believe it or not! Only glitch was one of the doors connecting to the other room would not stay open, and would lock when it closed. We propped it open with a suitcase. The beds were comfortable, and very simple. No outdated, tacky comforter that looked like it had been on the bed for years without being washed. Just simple blankets, and plenty of decent pillows. Negative: size of the bathroom. The bathroom sink is on an angle, to maximize space.Tight fit. It's dated, caulked a few too many times, but still seemed clean. The breakfast buffet was,simple. Coffee was good. Biscuits were hard as rocks. Eggs were refilled with another bag of eggs. Overall, there was enough variety with cereal, juices, and muffins to find something to eat. Staff person was very nice at the buffet.Covered entryway was great for loading up car when it was raining the next day. We also brought our dog, who smelled lots of other dogs in the hall, but no traces of pets from the past were in our room; only a dog would know. Our first time staying at a Best Western went just fine. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"just so-so"
Convenient to outlet mall and a variety of restaurants. Motel is older and in need of updating. Second floor had musty smell and bed was very firm.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"It was OK I'm not much of a motel patron."
The motel room was fine.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice Hotel"
Clean, Comfortable, and Inexpensive! Will stay here again!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Nice comfortable room. Very large room. Hot Breakfast in the morning was the best of any motel I have stayed in. Employees were extra nice and helpful.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"OK not Great"
The hotel was OK . It was clean but the rooms were thin and you could hear other occupancy and the outside.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very convenient"
Across the street from the outlet mallGenuine Expedia guest review
"Sad stay"
I had to work on the tub stopper to be able to use the tub. One of the outlets by the internet hub didn't work. Most of all, the swimming pool was off limits, because the hotel was waiting for the Board of Health. They had no clue when it would be open. As for the people working their, the front desk help was very helpful, but our linen was never changed […] or offered to change the two days we stayed their. We decided we will never stay their again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
The hotel was close to interstate that was good. It was 5 miles from town. Which is unchangeable. Everything was good except the taxi service was terrible. We stayed in town only to eat at Montana Mikes but it took 2 1/2 hours for the taxi to get us. They told us within 30 min. Therefore we were too late for Mikes.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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Tucson Tails: Arizona Animal Fair – Mar. 2 – Reid Park
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013The Arizona Animal Fair happens this Saturday (supposed to be sunny and warm) at Reid Park. This is a family-friendly and pet-friendly event and it's free. Be sure to visit all the different rescues and perhaps put some spare change or a few bucks in their donation jars. Our rescues and shelters constantly struggle financially. The goal of the Super Adoption area is to find 100 forever homes in one day. You might not leave with a pet but you can fill out the paperwork or at the very least — consider the options. Here are some tips for enjoying the Fair.
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Tucson is home to one of the largest festivals celebrating animals in the Southwest – the annual Arizona Animal Fair! The event takes place Saturday, March 2 from 10 am to 4 pm in Reid Park at the NW corner of 22nd Street and Country Club (near the off-leash dog park).
It is free for people and their pets and any proceeds from fair events are returned to the animal rescue community.
Pets are welcome as long as they are on a 6-foot or shorter leash, are well behaved, and do well in crowds, with other animals, and loud noises.
More than 30 animal rescue groups will be on hand bringing the widest array of animals available for adoption in any one place. This includes dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, ferrets, rabbits, and reptiles. Other rescues, sanctuaries, trained therapy animals for humans, and businesses with pet products will be there as well. Also on hand for fun, education and petting will be llamas, miniature horses, and goats.
Entertainment is scheduled throughout the day with demonstrations by Police K-9 dogs, flyball dog racing, Tucson Musical Canine Freestyle (otherwise known as doggie dancing) and dog trick demonstrations.
In addition, musicians and DJ's will provide music in the pet-friendly beer garden from 11 am to 4 pm and food vendors will be present throughout the day.
Low-cost vaccinations and micro-chipping for pets will be available by various veterinary organizations and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Fairgoers are also encouraged to learn about the many low- or no-cost spay and neuter options available in Pima County.
The Arizona Animal Fair is hosted by Tucson-based nonprofit Saving Animals from Euthanasia (SAFE). The purpose of the event is to promote the welfare of animals by educating the community about sterilization to prevent pet overpopulation; promote micro-chipping; adopting lost, abandoned or unwanted shelter or rescue group pets; and the humane treatment of animals.
For more information about the annual Arizona Animal Fair please visit the website . Volunteers are still needed for a variety of different opportunities. Get out there and have some fun.


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Al Tillman's campaign for the District 9 seat remains alive.
Today by a unanimous vote of the Macon Bibb Board of Elections.
Tillman's Residency was validated.
Macon City Councilman Henry Gibson filed a complaint against Tillman questioning his residency.
But the board sided with Tillman leaving Gibson furious.
Henry Gibson went on to say that Al Tillman was bought and paid for by Republicans and Al Tillman will face James Timely in the September 17th election.


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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Springfield - Springfield
3446 Freedom Drive - Springfield
1-877-662-6988Welcome to Fairfield Inn by Marriott Springfield! Knights Action is near by, while Illinois State Museum and Dana-Thomas House are two of the local area attractions. Other attractions in the area include Illinois State Capitol and Lincoln Home Visitor Centre.
This Springfield hotel offers an indoor pool, dry cleaning/laundry services and an elevator (lift).
Staff are able to provide express check-in and express check-out. The lobby offers coffee, free newspapers and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Other amenities include free parking.
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Facilities at Fairfield Inn
- Lift/elevator
- Laundry service
- Entire property is non-smoking
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Private parking
- Front desk - safety deposit box
- Newspapers
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Check-out: before noon.
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Springfield offers 63 guest rooms with climate control. Televisions in each room offer entertainment at the end of a long day. Business travelers visiting the Springfield area will have access to free wireless high-speed Internet access as well as complimentary newspapers and safes.
Bathrooms are outfitted with hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards and coffee/tea makers are supplied in each room to facilitate basic travel needs. Additional comforts include air conditioning.
Wake up calls can be arranged.
Distances from Fairfield Inn
Knights Action - 2.3 km / 1.4 miIllinois State Museum - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Dana-Thomas House - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Illinois State Capitol - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Lincoln Home Visitor Centre - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Old State Capitol - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Prairie Capitol Convention Center - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Lincoln Depot - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
University of Illinois at Springfield - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Lincoln's Tomb - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Shea's Gas Station Museum - 10.7 km / 6.6 mi
Illinois State Fairgrounds - 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
Henson Robinson Zoo - 11 km / 6.9 mi
Rail Golf Course - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi
The preferred airport for Fairfield Inn by Marriott Springfield is Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital) - 11 km / 6.8 mi.
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Transportation services Fairfield Inn by Marriott Springfield
- Free parking
- Private parking
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January 19, 2012 at 3:13 p.m.
What I said goes??? You know what it should because there are too many people like yourself talking stupid and reelecting idioits like Rick Perry and Morrison. That is the FINAL WORD.
Mr. Williams
I promise you this he will be CUSSED out on Facebook.
January 19, 2012 at 3:05 p.m.
It appears the strip club is the true "culprit". Jeffrey Darnell Paul designed it (reportedly) with little thought as to it's true message. Designed something his client had requested. He erred in poor judgement in the acceptation of work for the "The Office"; and failure to review his work as to sensibility prior to releasing it to the customer.
January 19, 2012 at 6:07 a.m.
Thanks Gheni
January 18, 2012 at 9:15 p.m.
It's nice to get some actual facts.
For those of you who asked, the flyer was designed by Miami Beach graphic designer Jeffrey Darnell Paul.
Paul, who owns and runs South Side Graphix, lists on the flyer that his contact number is 786-326-9242. He designed the flyer for The Office strip club, located in Miami at 250 Northeast 183rd Street.
January 18, 2012 at 9:08 p.m.
"You people" would be what people and why is that racist? Maybe someone is over sensitive?
January 18, 2012 at 9:02 p.m.
We are not stuipd. We know know it is some dumb foolish house ners doing it along with some trailor park trash.
Please please find out who have done this. I ask you as one black person to another GRILL THEM in your writings!!!!
January 18, 2012 at 7 p.m.
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January 18, 2012 at 5:06 p.m.
" I will no longer waste my time with you."
Don't hit your head on the way out - wouldn't want to dispel any of that ignorance now would we?
January 18, 2012 at 4:24 p.m.
what you say goes and what anyone says doesn't matter or either they're wrong. I will no longer waste my time with you. God Bless you Mr. Williams. Or did you think you were Him??
January 18, 2012 at 2:38 p.m.
Country Chic.
Lets talk about you attacking people. Should I bring up comment history on you? I think I should.
"GOP: another idiotic statement. Seems to be a pattern with you."
Jan 18, 2012
"what a bunch of haters. at least these poor people work to try and make an honest living. do y'all get all worked up at the lowlife losers who want to do nothing but sit on their #$$#@ and live off the government and me??"
Dec 28, 2011
"I would say to the callers "Way to go!! I agree with them wholeheartedly". What have we learned? That they won't stop targeting the USA"
September 4, 2011
"I used to not be this way, but too much has happened for me to truly trust any Muslim"
Aug, 31 2011
"What about all the blacks who've killed white people??"
Aug 26, 2011
they are and probably will be taking over this country
Aug 13, 2011.…and you said I am playing the race card? OK Lets PUIT ALL OF THE CARDS ON THE TABLE !!
January 18, 2012 at 2:25 p.m.
Mr. J Williams.
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January 18, 2012 at 2:20 p.m.
see what I mean. when I said you people, I simply meant people who think they can bully other people with words, etc. etc. VET automatically turned it into something racial or degrading. Talk about racist!!!
January 18, 2012 at 2:13 p.m.
"You people" is another way of calling someone a name the Victoria Advocate won't print.
Please explain how we will know if we are one of those "you people" that seem to make some folks unhappy.
January 18, 2012 at 2:08 p.m.
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January 18, 2012 at 1:57 p.m.
Why do I say those words? It is because I am sick and tried of hearing falsehood from PEOPLE LIKE YOU !!! People who refuse to be held accountable for STUPID STATEMENTS. ALL THE TIME I cry racism? You are full of it. That is Stupid lie. If there were racism involved I will CALL IT OUT whether your monkey behind likes it or not. Why won't you tell that to my face !!!
The only Thug I see is YOU hiding behind screen names and talking trash. At least I can back myself up. Honey,one more thing I may not be always right, but YOU ARE NEVER RIGHT!!!!!! You need to grow up, gain some understanding, and stop trying sterotype people as thugs or lazy. I never been a thug, lazy, or on food stamps!!!Mr. Williams.
January 18, 2012 at 1:50 p.m.
writein: why do you always say "There I said it. Show yourself and tell us your name"? You yourself sound like a thug. There I said it!!! And I'm not sure what you meant by spying other peoples walletts (wallets)?? IF THE TRUTH HURTS YOU, THEN SO BE IT. I'm so sick of you crying racism all the time. YOU ARE THE RACIST. YOU GROW UP! Contrary to your belief: YOU ARE NOT ALWAYS RIGHT.
January 18, 2012 at 1:36 p.m.
Ciountry Chic.
My comments towards Cap Amer is also towards you!!!! The only person I see who is hooping and whollering is you!!!! How can you sit on your BUTT and talk about others using a "crutch", when you YES YOU, using other families' child birth and spying other people's walletts as a crutch for your angry outburst and chest beating.
That's right I said it!!! If the shoe FITS WEAR IT!!!!!!!!!!Mr. Williams
January 18, 2012 at 12:34 p.m.
Cap America.
Why won't you GROW UP !!!! That's right I said it. People like you hiding behind computer screen name. Why won't you show yourself and put your name on here.
Mr. Williams.
January 18, 2012 at 12:25 p.m.
There is no part of that poster that anyone should find "extremely humorous". There is no race or area that is without poor behaviour.
As an American I am offended by the name "CaptAmer" attached to this bigoted comment.
January 18, 2012 at 10:47 a.m.
I thought the flyer was definitely inappropriate but who is responsible for it?? Also, I do agree with some of the comments made CaptAmer made. If you want respect, earn it. Don't act like thugs and you won't be treated like one. And about the slavery, it is shameful that it happened. But I agree, move on and quit using that as a crutch for the way you act.
January 18, 2012 at 10:22 a.m.
What was the dream? That we would be unshackled from the "manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination." He reminded protesters to remain peaceful. His dream was the American dream: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. His dream was that America would practice what it preached: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." He had a dream that there would be peace and forgiveness, brotherhood, among blacks and whites. He had a dream of justice for all. He had a dream that America could be made up of people who judged each other NOT by their skin, but by "the content of their character."
He had a dream that we would all be free from bigotry.
The dream can be realized in you, even if CaptAmer can't be free.
January 18, 2012 at 9:57 a.m.
CaptAmer, troll much?
January 18, 2012 at 8:57 a.m.
Deplorable flyer - too disgusting to accept as 1st. Amendment protected. But I guess it is.
January 18, 2012 at 7:35 a.m.
I found the flier extremely humorous. Grow-up Afro Americans, MLK only had dream not reality. Maybe we would give you more respect but every time we turn around it's another black athlete getting arrested, rioting in a mall over a rap artist, or a shooting in black neighborhood. If it wasn't for slavery you wouldn't be here, slavery is over and maybe it's time that you got over it too.
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Could Cold War Thaw Bring Hopkins-Stevenson? Or Even Hopkins-Ward? |
Written by Michael Woods | |||
Thursday, 24 October 2013 16:30 | |||
It is dangerous to engage too much in the "what if" game in the world of boxing. We all know one punch can upset well-laid plans, so to speculate excessively on what might occur in the near future, let alone a good deal down the line is a fool's errand. But to play the fool every now and again is a nice change of pace...so with that in mind, I asked Golden Boy day-to-day boss Richard Schaefer on Wednesday afternoon at BB King's in NYC, before the Bernard Hopkins-Karo Murat presser kicked off, what might happen WHEN Hopkins beat the 30-year-old Iraq-born German resident whose best win is a MD over Gabriel Campillo in 2008. I tossed some names at Schaefer, including Haitian-born Canadian Adonis Stevenson, and Russian banger Sergey Kovalev. Both have been doing their thing for HBO of late, and most of you reading this know that HBO and Golden Boy are in a Hatfield-McCoy, or Jenner-Kardashian, place right about now, so I wondered if that would affect a possible deal with Hopkins, an integral part of Golden Boy who has stepped up this year to take a more public role as an executive. "HBO had decided earlier this year to take a break in our relationship," Schaefer said. "Last I checked that break is still going on, they're going their way and we're going ours but in process we had the best year ever, and we established Showtime as certainly their equal if not the leader." (NOTE: Mr. Nielsen might take issue with that statement, from a numbers perspective. Audience wise, HBO has shown 18 of the top 20 bouts on cable in 2013. And Showtime could point to a 30% pop in viewership for boxing events in 2012, and another 30% pop to date in 2013, year over year. So there is much room for debate, I think it's fair to say, on this subject.) Schaefer's reference to "168" got me thinking about other possibilities apart from Stevenson, who holds the WBC 175 pound crown. (He defends it on Nov. 30 against Brit Tony Bellew in Quebec. Kovalev fights the same night in Quebec, defending his WBO light heavy crown against Ukrainian Ismayl Sillakh. Both bouts will screen on HBO.) So I reached out to Dan Goossen, the man who promotes the king at 168, Andre Ward. Dan, could we maybe see a showdown between Ward, who comes back after an injury layoff on Nov. 16, against Edwin Rodriguez, and Hopkins? Or would Ward's long affiliation with HBO--he not only fights on the cabler, but also works the analyst chair for some of their shows--gum up the works for that faceoff between old and young(er) master? "I can't speak on Richard's behalf," Goossen told me, "but I've wanted to do that fight. I remember seeing Bernard at the Ward-Froch fight (in December 2011), and telling him this is a pay-per-view fight. Let's see how Bernard does this weekend, but I'm always on board on that fight, Bernard knows and Andre does." And again, could the Andre-HBO relationship prove a fatal impediment? "I can't address that at this stage," Goossen said, "but our sport is looking to do the biggest and best fights for the fighters, and whatever impediments exist, we're always try to get through them. Andre will return on Nov. 16, and once that happens, a lot of things will be answered more precisely. "If Hopkins is victorious and Andre looks as good as we anticipate, despite any naysayers (speaking to a ill-suited style matchup), this is a fight with a lot of interest. Who is gonna beat Hopkins? Who's gonna beat Ward fight?" More "what if" fun...I'd be curious to know at what weight a Hopkins-Ward fight might be contested at. Would "making" Ward move to 175 benefit Hopkins? Schaefer mentioned options at 168, does that mean Hopkins would dip down to Ward territory, and fight under 170 pounds for the first time since 2005? Hopkins seems to be keen on at least entertaining the notion, considering he's told us he'd carve down to 160 for a Floyd Mayweather fight, as "absurd" as that notion seems to some. Lot's of material, a bunch of "what if" stuff to keep us entertained on Twitter for at least 20 minutes, friends. Share your thoughts, in the TSS Forum, and on Twitter. Follow Woods on Twitter here. WATCH RELATED VIDEOS ON BOXINGCHANNEL.TV SouthPaul says:
The relationship will remain in permafrost status but I could see a situation where Hopkins jumps ship for a bit if the money is right. Hopkins has no problem being that guy if it is to his advantage. He did it with Lou Dibella back in the middleweight tournament, so, it's quite possible he will do it again. amayseng says:
agreed SP, also it could happen if it is Hopkins last fight. I do not think dlh would hold it against him if he is hanging them up for good. hopkins is an asset to gbp. Radam G says:
All is fair in love and war. Nothing surprises me in seedy, shady boksing. Holla! SouthPaul says:
Its bothersome but it's also created a competitive rivalry that's generated plenty a good bouts. I think both promotional companies have stepped up their game trying to out shine the other. The Shadow says:
Hopkins is becoming a casualty of the war. HBO is trying to freeze B-Hop out even though he's the Mailman when it comes to premium cable ratings. brownsugar says:
They are all equally a bunch of crookshanks. The Good Doctor says:
Hopkins is becoming a casualty of the war. HBO is trying to freeze B-Hop out even though he's the Mailman when it comes to premium cable ratings. They're setting up Stevenson-Kovalev, then Ward for the next two years, knowing B-Hop will be gone by then. HOWEVER, Stevenson is VERY adamant about fighting Hopkins so it may happen on PPV in Montreal. I hope it does. I don't see where B-Hop could jump ship to. Hopkins has too much to lose by selling his stock in GBP for a $2.5m payday. I think that is where the problem lies. HBO is wanting to brush him off and they think in two years he should be gone. However, they said the same thing two years ago, and two years before that and two years before that. They have no idea how to get rid of Hop and on top of that it is difficult to see when the end is. Of the three guys listed above, I think he has legit shots against Kovalev and Stevenson. I think Ward would maul him but seems like I remember him telling Ward while he was broadcasting at the end of one of his fights that he did not want to face him. Correct me please if I am wrong but I am almost sure that happened. Carmine Cas says:
I am pretty sure Hopkins did say that he did not want to face Ward, almost acting like a big brother or father to him. Ward would have the greatest chance of beating Hopkins amayseng says:
I hope hopkins does not fight ward, ward will be carrying the torch for usa once floyd is gone and hopkins retires, if he ever does. ha


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U.S. rewards Myanmar for 'significant progress' but some restrictions remain
Praising Myanmar for "significant progress along the path to democracy" President Barack Obama moved on several fronts Thursday to reward the country for historic changes it has instituted.
Obama announced he is nominating Derek Mitchell as the United States' first ambassador to Myanmar since 1990 and also said he is lifting economic sanctions the Southeast Asian nation, while maintaining U.S. laws on the books as an insurance policy for future progress.
The U.S., he said, will ease its bans on the exportation of financial services and new investment in Myanmar, which is also known as Burma.
"Opening up greater economic engagement between our two countries is critical to supporting reformers in government and civil society," he said, "facilitating broad-based economic development, and bringing Burma out of isolation and into the international community."
At the State Department, after a meeting with the foreign minister of Myanmar, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told reporters that Myanmar's "progress that has occurred in the last year toward democratization and national reconciliation is irreversible...(and) the United States wants to do everything we can to be sure that is the reality."
Clinton cited Myanmar's parliamentary elections, recent steps to bring about the end of conflicts with minority groups and continuing political and economic reform.
"The United States is committed to supporting this reform," she said. "We want to encourage it, we acknowledge it but, more than that, we want to be partners in seeing it continue."
The secretary also announced new steps to permit U.S. investment in Myanmar and export of U.S. financial services. The United States will issue a general license that will enable U.S. businesses to invest across the economy, she said, and allow citizens of Myanmar access to international credit markets.
"So today we say to American business: 'Invest in Burma, and do it responsibly. Be an agent of positive change and be a good corporate citizen.'"
The U.S., Clinton said, is doing what other countries, especially in Western Europe, have done: "We are suspending sanctions. We believe that that is the appropriate step to take today. We will be keeping relevant laws on the books as an insurance policy but our goal and our commitment is to move as rapidly as we can to expand business and investment opportunities.
President Obama, in his statement, said the U.S. remains concerned about Myanmar's "closed political system, its treatment of minorities and detention of political prisoners, and its relationship with North Korea."
Secretary Clinton said she was encouraged by statements from the government of Myanmar that it will end its military relationship with North Korea. The United States also will continue to press for those who commit serious violations of human rights to be held accountable.
The United States will continue to maintain the arms embargo on Myanmar, Clinton said, because it wants to see reform that would put the armed forces of Myanmar under civilian control.
The sanctions will also be officially maintained and some can be reinstated "if there is backsliding," Clinton said.
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MARQUETTE -- Quick work by the U.S. Coast Guard in Marquette Monday.
According to a press release, crews were called to the Lower Harbor of Marquette. Crewmen aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw saw a small boat get swamped after it got caught in the wake of another vessel.
That washed the two people in the smaller boat into Lake Superior, about 300 yards away from the break wall. A Station Marquette boat crew rescued the pair in about five minutes.
The man and woman were not hurt, but their names are not being released. Neither person was wearing a life vest, nor were there any on the boat.
The Coast Guard reminds all boaters to be aware of nearby vessels, and to respect their limitations.
Boaters should make sure that they are wearing a life jacket or have them easily accessible in case of emergency.


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We have seen Flash been attempted on iPad here , here and here , now we have another contender in the list. Comex has ported the Android Flash Runtime to iPad and its been called as Frash.
Frash is a port of the Adobe Flash runtime for Android to the iPhone, using a compatibility layer, by comex ( http://twitter.com/comex ). Frash can currently run most Flash programs natively in the MobileSafari browser. Frash currently only runs on the iPad, but support for other devices (3GS+ only due to technical restrictions) is planned, as well as support for iOS 4.
Here is video showing the Frash in action :
Thanks to author for choosing the Flash games, I really do miss them on iPad. There is no official public release as of yet but as per the following comment :
A release is planned for when Frash is stable. Developers are welcome to join the effort at http://github.com/comex/frash – fork it and send a pull request with your patches
We can expect to be available for us sometime later, I wonder whether the Jailbreak will be required for this to get running. Anyways, its good stuff and effort, Flash Games and iPad is a great combination .


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Caffeine: How much is too much?
Caffeine has its perks, but it can pose problems, too. Find out how much is too much and if you need to curb your consumption.
By Mayo Clinic staffIf you rely on caffeine to wake you up and keep you going, you aren't alone. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, alleviating fatigue, increasing wakefulness, and improving concentration and focus.
When to consider cutting back
For most healthy adults, moderate doses of caffeine — 200 to 300 milligrams (mg), or about two to four cups of brewed coffee a day — aren't harmful. But some circumstances may warrant limiting or even ending your caffeine routine. Read on to see if any of these apply to you.
You drink 4 or more cups a day
Although moderate caffeine intake isn't likely to cause harm, too much can lead to some unpleasant effects. Heavy daily caffeine use — more than 500 to 600 mg a day — may cause:
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Stomach upset
- Fast heartbeat
- Muscle tremors
Even a little makes you jittery
Some people are more sensitive to caffeine than are others. If you're susceptible to the effects of caffeine, just small amounts — even one cup of coffee or tea — may prompt unwanted effects, such as restlessness and sleep problems.
How you react to caffeine may be determined in part by how much caffeine you're used to drinking. People who don't regularly drink caffeine tend to be more sensitive to its negative effects. Other factors may include body mass, age, medication use and health conditions such as anxiety disorders. Research also suggests that men are more susceptible to the effects of caffeine than are women.
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Mr JASMEET BHATIA
i stayed in this hotel from 5 Feb to 25th Feb 2012, It was a wonderful stay during the whole term, Would like to specify the great hospitality particularly during the food time by Mr.Tanveer Singh who not only welcome personally each and every one but also never hesitate to serve every individual one personally at the table site with his always cheerful face, the food quality was excellent and overall ambience was perfect. I enjoyed a lot during the whole term and will again wish to stay whenever got the chance in the near future. Wishing the entire management from bottom to top all the best for their growth alongwith the mega growth of Hotel Kohinoor group.


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The tech sector kicked off the week in the red on Monday, weighed down by declining shares of Texas Instruments which slipped 1.7% after the chipmaker was downgraded by FBR Capital to underperform from market perform. In a note, analyst Craig Berger argued that the company's third-quarter revenue guidance "could be worse than the Street." Shares of Cisco Systems , Intel Corp. and Microsoft Corp. also declined, joining the worst performers on the Dow Jones Industrial Average [s; djia] which lost more than 50 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index slid a fraction to 2,899, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index shed more than 1%. The sector got a lift from gains in shares of Apple Inc. and EMC Corp. .
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Continuing its growth trajectory over the weeks owing to a differentiated content strategy, Headlines Today with a market share of 24.0% has leapt ahead of the competition (Source: TAM, Wk 213, CS M AB 25+ Yrs, All India). X7, CNN-IBN, and News X at
Tata Housing will be introducing GoodLife, as a part of its 65 acre integrated township project in Boisar an upcoming suburb in the Thane district in the state of Maharashtra. Speaking on the launch of GoodLife, Brotin Banerjee, Managing Director,
Experts are almost unanimous in predicting the direction of interest rates for 2012...First, barring unforeseen circumstances like a spike in the global crude oil prices, domestic inflation should come down. Second, economic growth has slowed
Sebi has asked mutual fund houses to be very careful of the debt paper such funds will invest your money in. Sebi has also asked fund houses in general to keep new products or schemes simple and less complicated. Should you go for a new mutual fund
A special edition of the show, excerpts from which were also published last week, had a panel of experts: Anshuman Magazine, CMD real estate consulting firm, CB Richard Ellis; Harsh Roongta, founder and CEO of apnapaisa.com; and Ramesh Damani, a
Let me thank all our guests today, first the audience who's joining us for the show and of course our panel of experts: Anshuman Magazine, CMD of Asia's largest real estate consulting firm, CB Richard Ellis; Harsh Roongta, founder-CEO of apnapaisa.
Its size, combined with cultural diversity, make for a very interesting arena. The proliferations of television channels, which currently number well over 400, is increasingly fragmenting the audience. Now audience and attention fragmentation sine
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Todd Siler (Colorado/USA) Informatons: Nuclear Fusion by Todd Siler, 2009 17" x 23", Giclee print on Arches paper ARTIST STATEMENTThe question that this artwork addresses is, What is the nature of "informatons" -- fundamental elements of communication -- that may be smaller than strings (as in String Theory)? Informatons are to communication what nucleons are to atoms. They may consist of information, concepts, data, knowledge, experiences, etc. Premise: hidden in the tiniest "mass," or content, of any form of information are tons of untapped "energy," or meaning. Imagine if we could fully realize their potential!
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How Obamacare's 'privacy nightmare' database really works
CNNMoney, July 23, 2013
The prospect of one online system having access to so much personal information is making some watchdogs nervous. In a USA Today op-ed decrying the system as a "privacy nightmare," researchers Stephen Parente and Paul Howard penned these scary words: "This hub will achieve what has, until now, only appeared in pulp thrillers: a central database linking critical state and federal data on every U.S. citizen for real-time access." The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the agency responsible for building the federal "data hub" underpinning the new network of state-based exchanges, says the reality is less Orwellian.
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Murphy Presbyterian Church
252 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
Welcome to Murphy Presbyterian Church!
We are delighted to have an opportunity to invite you to worship with us on any Sunday. We are a small group of believers that God brought together from all over this country. We come in all shapes, sizes and ages. We care more about your presence than how you come dressed. We focus on the Word of God: by our teaching, preaching, and as a guide on how we are to live out our faith. If you do not have a church home and are looking for one we extend you an invitation. We welcome all people who are seeking to learn more about the Christian faith. If you have any questions please call, visit, or e-mail us. May the grace of God grow in your life.
Our Weekly Schedule
Sunday Church Service 11:00 AM
(Nursery available during church service)
Adult Sunday School 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Children's Sunday School 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Choir Practice Monday's at 4:30 PM
Women's Circle 1st Wed/month at 5:30 PM
Men's Group 1st Wed/month @ 5:30 PM
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A man who was hit by a train and died early Saturday morning was decapitated.
According to the Callahan County Sheriff's Office, the accident happened at about 5 a.m. Saturday.
Bobby Beard, Baird city marshal, says the 34-year-old man - who is not being identified - was lying on the tracks behind the train depot in Baird ? about 20 miles east of Abilene ? when he was hit.
Authorities are still investigating. The man's body has been sent to Dallas for an autopsy.


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A little dress from Burda easy of last summer.
I love the cut of this dress !
I made a bracelet with leather scraps to add a touch of color
Cotton fabrics and lining Anna Ka Bazaar
Mar 30, 2013, 07.57 PMby finersteiner
It is lovely! Could you give me the pattern code/number – I can't see it anywhere on the burdastyle website? Merci!
Mar 30, 2013, 09.22 PMby joliesbobines
Thanks ! I can't find it in Burda style, itthis pattern come from Burda easy spring/Summer 2012 – n° 38H.
Hope you'll find it :)
Mar 23, 2013, 06.13 AMby iheartfabric
What a gorgeous little dress! I love the fabric it looks very pretty on you.
Mar 23, 2013, 08.11 AMby joliesbobines
Thank you so much !
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4 Steps to a Successful Marketing Plan: Identify, brand, price, relate.
Happier Clients Make Fewer Choices. Although it would be more accurate to call this Making Fewer Choices Makes Clients Happier (happiness does not lead to fewer choices, but fewer choices leads to happiness), think about how you present options to your clients. (Or for that matter, to your kids, friends, or family.)
NPR has a few stories about the brain this week:
- Multitasking Brain Divides and Conquers, To A Point. I used to think that the ability to multitask was a good skill, but more and more we're hearing about studies that prove the more we multitask, the less productive we really are. Here's one more reason to avoid checking your email or phone constantly:
[T]he brain has only two frontal lobes, suggesting there might be a limit to the number of goals and rewards it can handle. So the team decided to do another experiment.
They offered people rewards to do three things at once.
And when people started a third task, one of the original goals disappeared from their brains, Koechlin says. Also people slowed down and made many more mistakes. That suggests that our frontal lobes "can't maintain more than two tasks," Koechlin says.
The evidence that the brain assigns one task to each side of the brain is "very surprising," says Rene Marois, a neuroscientist at Vanderbilt University.
. . . Marois says, someone who is writing a report might be able to take on a second task, like checking e-mail, without losing their train of thought. But if that e-mail asked for a decision about something, that would amount to a third task, and the brain would be overwhelmed, he says.
This makes me think about the benefits of having focus and practicing mindfulness (reducing stress and anxiety), because even if you only have one task at hand, but your brain is constantly running about other things, that's like another task, right? No wonder we get less productive or worn out under chronic stress or anxiety.
Scientists tell us that as we careen through middle age, our brains do slow down. We have trouble retrieving names, or we get easily distracted. But the news is nowhere as bad as we think. In fact, science writer Barbara Strauch set out to explain why our brains falter in middle age, and wound up writing a book about how they can flourish.


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Legislature OKs drug test bill for new pot law
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A drug testing bill proposed as a response to Arizona voters' legalization of medical marijuana is headed to Gov. Jan Brewer.
The House completed legislative action on the bill Tuesday evening.
The bill would let employers take action against employees who are believed to be impaired at work due to drug use, whether legal or illegal.
The bill is backed by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
It provides employers with a legal shield from lawsuits if they act in good faith against employees who show signs of impairment.
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The Fillmore Silver Spring will present music educator Dave Brewer's family show, "Inside My Guitar" at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Fillmore's inaugural family event will feature face-painting and art projects, as well as a full concert featuring Dave Brewer and the Pre-K Kings. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit www.fillmoresilverspring.com or www.insidemyguitar.com.
Also on Saturday, movement ministries from across the region will take the stage at 6 p.m. at the Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick for the return of Joyful Heart Productions' "A Time to Dance Fellowship." Now in its sixth year, the event provides audiences of all ages to experience worship dance and its many incarnations: lyrical, jazz, ballet, mime and more. Tickets are $5, free for children age 4 and younger. For more information, call 240-344-4190. Visit www.JoyfulHP.org.
The Urbana Music Festival and Craft Show returns from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung Street, Urbana. The annual celebration of music, art and summer will welcome regional rockers The Mary Ann Redmond Band, The Beat Hotel featuring the Bell Hop Horns and The Chopteeth Afropunk Big Band. Also featured will be pony rides, a petting zoo, moon bounce, inflatable slide, an obstacle course, karate demonstrations and much, much more. Children will be able to meet and greet Clifford the Big Red Dog and Sneaks the Cat, among others. For a complete schedule, visit www.fcpl.org.
Plein air paintings courtesy of the artists of Frederick's Gallery 322 are now on view to Aug. 26 at the venue, 322 N. Market St., Frederick. Entitled "Open Air," the exhibit opened on July 16 in conjunction with Easels in Frederick festivities, and features works by Walter Bartman, Jackie Jouvenal, Jan Kaufman, Linda Kirvan, Ann Schaefer and Russell Schofield, who can often be found at their easels in a local park, on a city corner, or on an exotic island working to grasp the beauty of their environment. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call 240 529-7743. Visit www.gallery-322.com. For more information on Easels in Frederick, visit www.easelsinfrederick.org.
Finally, the Crazy Quilt Music Festival returns to Roosevelt Plaza and the New Deal Cafe in Greenbelt, Md. this Saturday. Sponsored by the Friends of New Deal Cafe Arts (FONDCA), with support from the City of Greenbelt, this "full day of music, quilts and hula hoops" will feature the sounds of regional artists Ace Elijah, Machines on Vacation and Johnny Cash tribute band, Cold Hard Cash, among many others, as well as a hula hoop performance by the Baltimore Hoop School. For a complete schedule, visit www.crazyquiltfestival.com.


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New Camera – New Lens
One fun part of being a photographer is getting new toys to play with. Maybe it's the inner-geek in me, or just being a guy who likes shiny stuff, buying new gear is always fun. And as a business owner, it's a nice tax write-off
But beyond that, part of being a good artist is having quality tools to work with. And in the spirit of creative artistic photography (and nothing to do with loving shiny things…) I proudly present to you the two newest members of the Making the Moment family. My brand new Canon 5D Mk II 21.1 MP camera, and my Canon 24-70 2.8L lens!
Understandably – these product names might not hold much meaning – if that's the case – suffice to say, they're sweet stuff. Another way of looking at these, is that they are an important "behind-the-scenes" detail for any bride I'll be working with in the years to come.
So why do they matter so much? Well, without getting into a lot boring "nerd-photographer" lingo, what it breaks down to is simply this. Better gear = better pictures. Now, as we know just having the right gear doesn't guarantee quality photography, but this equation holds true most of the time.
That being said, I'm a huge fan of "good glass" (quality lenses) – and the addition of the 24-70 is an important mid-range lens for me to work with, complementing my growing collection of high-quality lenses. Of course, it's a constant 2.8 aperture – this matters mostly for my ability to shoot low light situations without a flash. For the bride, this translates into me being able to candidly capture images in "low-light" situations (beauty parlor, dressing rooms, churches, etc) without the obtrusive firing of a flash. (Not only do I think flash photography can be annoying in private situations, but it also tends to make most images ugly – natural light is so much nicer!).
And the 5D Mark II? I don't even know where to start. This is THE camera. I'm blown away by it on so many levels. The truth is, I've been following this camera's production story for almost two years, waiting for Canon to release it. And now that it's out – it lives up to my expectations, and exceeds. Coming from my Canon 40D and 20D, this is a huge step up.
As I've been asked by multiple people for my thoughts on the new camera body – here are some quick reviews on the camera. I'll soon post a more in depth review as I get more field use out of it – but here are some immediate thoughts.
21.1 Megapixels
Ok – I've said it before, I'll say it again, I'm not a mega-pixel fan boy. There is way more to a camera than the size of the image it can shoot. The 21.1 will be very handy for cropping shots, as well as giving me the ability to print ginormous (is that a word?) images.
Low-Light Performance
This is revolutionary. The ISO settings on this camera expand to 25,600. If you're not familiar with ISO, it's one setting a photographer uses to allow the "film" of the camera (digital in this case) to capture light. The higher the number of the ISO rating you can lay onto the "film", the more light you can bring in from low light situations. The downside (there always is one!) is that graininess tends to trickle in on your images the higher the numbers go. What is exciting here – is that even at 3200 and 6400 (very high ISO speeds) I see very little grain at all. It's really amazing. And the fact that I can get to 25,600 now? Amazing! (I was previously limited to 3200). Two nights ago I shot a rock-show with it – and using no flash at all – shot wonderful night-time images. (I'll post those eventually too).
Shutter Button
Incredibly soft – at first, I was a little shocked by it – it's more organic than machined. I'm used to subtle clicks that my 20D and 40D possess while focusing and firing… but this feels more natural and soft. I'm still getting used to it, but it's growing on me fast.
Menu System
Although it's nearly identical in navigation to the last round of Canon EOS bodies, the system is WAY more fluid. It's pretty and fun to use – it feels much more well thought out, and not as utilitarian as previous installments of the Operating System.
Video Capability
Yes – that's right – it shoots video. Although on the consumer end of digital cameras, this is fairly normal – on the pro side of the world this camera is only the second to boast HD video as part of a respectable DSLR camera. I did say HD – this thing shoots full 1080P footage! It really is wonderful – but I still feel that this feature falls short of what it could be. I'm surprised I can't adjust my framerate to a cinema 24p, and the controls for adjusting the aperture and shutter aren't intuitive at all. You'd think that these would work just the same as while shooting still photography – but for some reason they don't. For my wedding work the video feature won't be used, but for my short film endeavors (yes, I have aspirations) I now have a great tool to play with. The best part is that I can use my entire lens collection for video now!
Alrighty – as this blog entry is getting a bit winded – I'll stave off my review here. I'll add in more as it goes. Feel free to hit me up with questions on the either of these!