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The Maroon VOL. 79, NO. 02 Loyola University New Orleans FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2001 MAROON.LOYNO.EDU Grant to establish endowed chairs By Erik Isidore Contributing writer The Louisiana Board of Regents recently awarded Loyola $920,000 in matching funds for two endowed chairs and three professorships. Loyola used the money to establish the Gerald N. Gaston Eminent Chair in International Business and the Rev. John H. Mullahy Eminent Chair in Environmental Biology. Professorships established were the Gerald N. Gaston Distinguished Professorship in Science and Religion, Adams & Reese Distinguished Professorship in Law and the Rev. Aloysius B. Goodspeed/BEtjGARS Distinguished Professorship in Communications. On August 14, the Board of Regents awarded $7.72 million in matching grants to seven New Orleans institutions. The board annually awards money to private and public institutions in Louisiana. Other schools that received grants this year were Xavier University, the University of New Orleans, Tulane University and Our Lady of Holy Cross College. In order to be eligible to receive matching funds, colleges and universities must raise 60 percent of the cost for each endowed account from private sources.- According to J. Patrick O'Brien, dean of business administration, the procedure to receive money in the form of a chair is an extensive one. "Each chair position costs $1 million. In order to receive funds for a chair, Loyola must go to the board with $600,000. The board then matches Loyola $400,000," he said. The money then is invested into stocks and becomes an endowed account. The department uses a portion of the money to support the faculty member who fill the chair position. "Five percent of the interest draw-down, which is $50,000, is used to pay a portion of the chairholders salary and provide an expense account for him to use in meeting department needs," O'Brien said. Freshmen set enrollment record By Ellen Pivach News Editor Loyola's campus is a bit more crowded these days. This year's freshman class is the largest in the university's history, with preliminary numbers showing 863 registered students, breaking last year's enrollment record of 844. According to Deborah Stieffel, Dean of Admissions, the class of 2005 comprises approximately 27 percent of Loyola's 3200 undergraduate students. This is a 2.3 percent increase from the 2000-2001 academic year. "The official number of new freshmen will not be published until the last working day of September when the university posts its official statistics," Stieffel said. In his faculty and staff convocation speech, the Rev. Bernard Knoth, S.J., university president, noted the large number of applications from which the Office of Admissions selected the new students. "On the undergraduate side of the ledger. Dean Stieffel and the admissions staff have done extraordinary work in assembling the class of 2005," Knoth said. "Our freshman application pool increased over last year by over 550 applications for a total of 3.419 undergraduate applications." Members of the class of 2005 come from various areas around the United States and the world. The class represents 41 states, in addition to Puerto Rico, as well as 17 countries including Nicaragua, Haiti and Germany. Almost 60 percent of the incoming freshmen are from outside of Louisiana. Within the in-state student population. 32 percent are from New Orleans. As far as ethnic diversity, approximately 27.6 percent of the class of 2005 represents minority populations. Black students make up 7.5 percent of the freshmen, and Hispanic students make up 12.8 percent of the class. Men make up 35.7 percent of the class of 2005, and women make up 63.7 percent. This year's freshman class doesn't stand out only for its large size. The students also appear to be academically inclined. "They are certainly the most academically qualified we have seen," Knoth said. The average SAT combined score among the freshmen is 1215, and the average ACT combined score is 26. Both numbers exceed national averages. The average grade point average of the class of 2005 is 3.63. Stieffel said the rise in enrollment numbers isn't anything extremely significant. "With regard to numbers, they have been pretty consistent over the STAFF PHOTO BY BRIAN CONVEFIY Almost every seat is filled in Nunemaker Auditorium as freshmen wait for the next orientation activity. The Class of 2005 is the largest in Loyola's recent history with nearly 870 registered freshmen as of Sept. 3. Cabra residents left disappointed By Latoya Simons Assistant News Editor Cabra residents have twice as many roommates as they expected this fall. The crowding is due to a largerthan-usual number of out-of-town freshmen, who are required to live on campus. "When I came, I thought there would be four to an apartment, but it's still eight. They should limit the number of people. The place is just too small," said Hanadi Abdelrahim, business and French sophomore and Cabra resident. Last year, with the idea of attracting more students. Residential Life said that Cabra would have fourperson suites with single rooms, said Robert Reed, director of residential life. Res. Life made the decision based on the assumption that the number of freshman applicants for on-campus housing would remain the same, Reed said. He said he usually meets with Debbie Stieffel, dean of admissions and enrollment management, and asks for estimates of incoming freshmen on campus every fall. The meeting takes place about a year and a half in advance, said Stieffel. This year, the number grew, although Reed was not aware of it at first. "In February, we projected to have 610 freshmen. We let | the upperclassmen | sign up as singles, because we thought there would be enough space," Reed said. "We never planned on having more than 700 freshmen." According to Stieffel. the Office of Admissions passed on the information about the large freshman class to the Office of Student Affairs, but it did not get passed on to Res. Life. Students already assigned to Cabra as single residents were doubled up, and some were unexpectedly moved into the dorm from Bieverand Buddig, but were given the option to cancel their contracts without penalty. "A number of people were disappointed because they felt that we should have told them in the Spring, but we didn't make this decision until later," Reed said. In spite of the discontent of many residents, things were not as bad as expected. "We thought we had to put people in roll-away beds, but it didn't happen," Reed said. Not all students are disappointed. "1 wanted to be in Cabra even with a roommate," said Fred Fally, business junior. "Cabra Hall is not as bad as everyone says. It's actually a very nice place to live." Because of the low numbers of residents in Cabra last year, Residential Life was considering closing the dorm completely. "Last year (they had a number of vacancies in Cabra. There was talk about not using Cabra at all or using it as rent space to Tulane or Xavier. though we prefer to use our own students," Reed said. "We initially wanted Cabra to be apartments; we may have to rethink all that, but making six person suites are also a possibility." Another option is renovating it in parts. "Possibly, if we renovate it by suites, three suites on one side of the building at a time. We could keep going like that until we're finished," Reed said. According to Stieffel, if Cabra were to become single rooms or sixperson apartments, it would affect upperclassmen and may give out-ofstate students preference in housing selection, which could affect the See FRESHMEN, Page 4 See CHAIRS, Page 5 See CABRA, Page 5 MBHKnews THE CHANGE FROM TO CLIFF'S OFF BROADWAY p9 4 NEXT WEEK: The Pride of the Pack kermTt ruffins j SERVK UP NEW
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Atheists dub Jesus a 'myth' on Times Square billboard
Do you need to be religious to enjoy the holiday season?
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Nick Fish, Dr. Robert Jeffress
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Under the warm Christmas because I wanna get out of this because you've got but -- billboard.
In Times Square saying you know the Jesus Christ meant that did and never I mean is it never -- a problem but you might offend people.
So there's a couple of questions here if we're talking about offense offense in a free society where we have our free speech rights people are going to be offended.
When -- -- position and was sort of position that says Jesus Christ is the savior.
Muslims are going to be offended because it -- they do what you are implicitly saying -- is your belief structure is false my belief structure is correct.
That that's what happens in a free society that's what it means to have first amendment rights -- -- so that's that's the first point of fact.
That's so we're not we are not concerned.
Too much about offending people obviously we don't want to be profane or things like that but this blasphemy this this word blasphemy under such a dangerous world.
Why don't they don't you want to just does say that you know -- -- a false why not do that.
-- -- put a sign up billboard ad during Ramadan saying Mohammed is isn't meant.
What we do -- that's the thing this is not something that happens just during Christmas we get people that say oh you only come out attack Christians.
I don't think those people are paying everything you did your -- where did you put that.
I well I mean we had that we put up a billboard in a Hasidic community this that you know it's a myth and it was written it was written in Hebrew encouraging people to.
If they didn't lost their faith to come out there are people just like them all over this country all over the world.
We put up one at a primarily.
Muslim neighborhood again in the there was -- New Jersey and New -- -- don't -- exactly where was that said.
You know it's a myth and it was written again in Arabic and saying you know an encouraging people to come out and to say listen I don't I don't subscribe to the Smith.
That you can be a good person without -- god.
That that's the most important thing you can be a good person without needing a god and there are other people exactly like you all over this country okay -- Sampras.
OK first of all I'm gonna surprise you and I'm going to celebrate -- right to put up that billboard.
And times where I celebrate -- doing that -- now what I want you in your organization to do.
Is also give us the freedom of religious expression and not pervert the First Amendment of the constitution that finding that some freedom from religious expression.
Like the fact -- over the last ten to fifteen years we have seen this accelerated at camp.
To try to stop nativity scenes -- Christmas carols and school and so forth all based on a perverted understanding.
Of the First Amendment the First Amendment says congress shall make no law regarding the past -- -- month -- -- religion.
Singing Christmas carols and school nativity scenes in this odd pounds where they are not -- him out.
Do that I establishment of a religion that he's a perversion of the First Amendment.
And what I would like us ask our viewers -- days to consider I hate to consider is this.
Why is it for the first 180 years in our nation's history.
These kind of religious expressions were allowed to.
What has changed in the last ten or fifteen years the First Amendment hasn't changed federal judges having gained some brand new insight in the First Amendment.
That suddenly makes these religious exit I expressions unconstitutional.
What I believe is happy he is progressive secularist with a net agenda.
Have perverted the First Amendment to say something our framers and founders never intended it that SAL so I'm happy for nick to have the right.
To put up his billboard but I don't want him and his organization.
Trampling on the rights of Christians.
To freely express their beliefs as well.
-- noted doctor -- I wanna be clear here we are not trampling on your right to express your religious beliefs if you wanna put up a Christmas tree.
Great if you would like to put up a nativity scene.
That's fantastic what we are saying is that the government itself.
Cannot put that on public land.
Because what that does is it is a us that -- respects an establishment of religion it may not say listen there's no religion of the United States is just christianity it doesn't say that.
But what ends up happening is the government displays favoritism toward one religion or what religion in general over non belief and and the problem right -- what I.
Would say tell you what I would say to you nick is there is nothing unconstitutional.
Nothing in the First Amendment.
That keeps government -- showing preference to christianity I mean if you want to take -- to the logical extreme.
And say that government should do nothing to promote the Christian message or -- Christmas the birth of Christ.
They government should never -- the calendar it should never credit check with a date on it because when you write the date 2012.
You're showing preference for christianity that's -- agencies are out there as well here let's listen to -- It's 2012.
Years not from the birth of confucius Mohammed or Buddha it's -- that a 1012 years since the birth of Jesus Christ but that.
Fact is an 1892 the Supreme Court sad.
Is a Christian nation the church of holy trinity vs United States.
This is predominately Christian I just friends but we allow for the religious -- worship of other gods but that doesn't mean we don't show a preference and can't your preference for the Christian -- We -- you're saying that this is -- this is a Christian nation and that it -- that's what -- -- -- out for the Supreme Court settlement in the 1890s perhaps but the problem I have maybe not intended I'll try that let's let's let's find the Supreme Court also said in -- -- -- in in in the eighteen hundreds that's against owning a person with five.
The Supreme Court doesn't always hit it right.
Here but it also don't illustrating and then we.
We -- -- -- And I hear his quick decisions -- -- 1892 it was a pretty long time to go back for so listen saying that the government has said that this is a Christian nation.
And the president of the United States has said this is not a Christian nation and we would -- Show overtime how the that -- admitted -- it has changed but what doesn't like how does that what is it.
Is there anything against the government celebrating the cultures of its country know there's absolutely that Christmas we celebrate Christmas with it nativity and Christmas tree for we can also put a foot menorah we can also celebrate you know the prominent.
Anyway -- this obviously conversation is not gonna end today and we're all going to be discussing this a bit longer but.
I think -- my guests here being on your time talking about.
War on Christmas.
And that's endeavors that Robert Davis out of Dallas and they pound -- -- here of the American atheist.
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Whether peering into deep space or checking on human activity, spacecraft and satellites from days gone by are still on the job
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John, Excellent Summary, thank you for your research. As an Amateur Radio Operator, every time I make a contact with another operator using AO-7 , the "Grand Old Lady", I'm aware of this "bird" that rises again, thank you. pete WB2OQQ
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisWhat, no mention of the Iridium satellites? I'm disappointed. I know they were launched beginning in 1997 but they are an array of over 70 satellites that have outlived their designed life yet are still in use. For the complexity of such an array I'd say they deserve some mention.
I'm only peeved because I specified the coatings on the antennae for these satellites and aside from running into the occasional Russian satellite, they have performed remarkably well.
there's a guy in australia called dr karl who's worth following
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisYay for Voyagers 1 and 2! These are the little spacecraft that could and did and are still doing. I am SO proud!
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisAgree with you.
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisThank you!
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisLANDSAT5 (1984-20__). Designed for 3 years service; what a bargain.
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisJust an idle thought:
If we know the positions of the voyagers, wouldn't they provide the longest parallax ranging baseline we've ever possessed?
Since our range data is largely hiearchal based on measured distances to known Cepheids, couldn't a few plates from the voyagers improve the accuracy of our whole scale of astronomical ranges?
I read D.A.W.'s comments and hear them in my head in the voice of the character "Comic Book Guy" from the Simpsons cartoon.
Pedantic, arrogant, ...lonely.
His antennae twitch as he peruses the World Wide Web tasked with purging archaic word-usage and correcting grammatical minutiae.
Perhaps he could be repurposed for work on a reality television series where he would be locked in a cage of screaming macaques while bragging about his impressive academic pedigree.
I read D.A.W.'s comments and hear them in my head in the voice of the character "Comic Book Guy" from the Simpsons cartoon.
Pedantic, arrogant, ...lonely.
His antennae twitch as he peruses the World Wide Web tasked with purging archaic word-usage and correcting grammatical minutiae.
Perhaps he could be repurposed for work on a reality television series where he would be locked in a cage of screaming macaques while bragging about his impressive academic pedigree.
hey Europamoon100, is Anal Retentive also a 'jargon phrase'?
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisWell, at least we know what will happen to Voyager in the future. Wierd that it would want a human to "mate" with.
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisNicely done ... good for a chuckle
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisWhy is it always "egghead" types that ALWAYS respond in a condensending manner and then ALWAYS include their "accomplishments" so as to legitimize their comments? Souldns like a liberal, democrat elitest to me...!
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisWhy do you write a comment that adds nothing and shows the world your poor grammar and syntax?
Add name calling on top and you are obviously a class(less) act.
We do not just "need the informations" - the way it is presented also matters. Please go back to school, as many contributors at SciAm should also.
The last photo, "Family Portrait" and the pale blue dot in the ray of sunlight: The ray, according to the location from the camera's position when the image was taken, has to be like a wave from the Sun. That means as there are three rays seen, there must be more rays all the way back to the ball of fire from which the rays originated. The rays would also extend out to the equatorial area of the heliosphere, and be striking that area exactly where the bright circle has been quite recently discovered.
How could they have the energy to excite the heliosphere's equatorial area's captured positive energied proton gas from the solar wind's 80% content?
That would be as the circles of sunlight are not circles, but are electromagnetic field lines (EM-FL), of which there are 16. Each of those EM-FL is an induced energy from the upper surface of each of the equatorial dynamos in the convection zone. Those 16 dynamos had been called - internal weather big fronts at the equator, while investigators call them equatorial big cells. - Sacha Brun, of France, as reported in arxiv.org, had been looking at small upper latitude tapered cells, which are merely a portion of one north and to the left EM-FL from its dynamo to the polar circle as it lines up for its exit to the corona as a loop to return to the opposed face of the dynamo.
So, those waves of sunlight are spiraled EM-FL whose energy comes from the 16 dynamos, and which receive an induced current through the tachocline and from each of the sixteen magnetic toroids in the radiative zone where at each fusion reaction takes place.
The reason for there not being much visibility to the EM-FL is because being an induced energy from a rotating disk of a grouping of electrons, in a dynamo, and as the 4 groupings in each dynamo rotate so that their each opposed pair of EM-FL contact the induction systems unattached conductor to the heliosphere on an on/off situation and are therefore an AC current, which does not exhibit as large a magnetic surround as does a DC conductor.
The electrics of that situation are listed in any EM instruction manual as the induction principle. That fact of the dynamo is listed under the properties of ionized plasma. The spiraled arms from each dynamo are listed as galaxy-like arms in a small novel: ISBN 978-0-9784457-1-3.
There is another energy from the toroids fusion reaction zones, which is the reason that the induced energy spiraled solar plane arms arc at the heliosphere's equatorial area, but that clarity takes more room than is available in this little comment section.
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World of NOVA
Dark kingdom
The dark kingdom of the dragon world is home of the darkest and blood thristy warriors, king and prince are generous and nice at good times. no one dares to attack this kingdom for the dragons are even worse that protect the place. The kingdom is large over 120 miles wide and villages are usually poor and some people are rich. Only people rich are from Nobel blood or high class people that live in the good graces of the king. There are a lot to do here many people run freely around the kingdom but if you give a single statement against the royal family you will be thrown into prison and tourhered to how the king or prince see fit.
Plot : The king and Prince must go and find new dragon riders, the Prince is very attractive and funny yet there are many hidden dark sides to the male, they find more riders, but turns out some rebellions from the common folk break out and it's up to The Prince, the new dragon riders to stop the rebellion or it might be the end of world of NOVA.
The Prince meets his Dragon.
It was July that the world could hear screaming and wailing from the kingdom, fire lit up the streets in the morning. The kingdom flashed with lights as they village seemed to have been celebrating as they came to large gathering where the king stood on a balcony and spoke,
"My son Vulcan has proven his loyalty to the throne he is the new prince of the Dark kingdom all hail Prince Vulcan" he shouted to the crowd that was gathered. The people where silent for a while looking at the king and at the prince with horror and then they cheered in fake happiness. The era of shadows would begin that day; the sky was a bloody red color and the wolves howled and Dragons roared in praise and praise to the new prince. The prince gave the crowd a glare his green eyes flashed and then smiled softly looking at the people all around and spotted some friends in the crowd that cheered with real joy and praise to their friend. Vulcan smiled softly and closed his eyes his eyes closed feeling the air go through his hair and smiled softly. He opened his eyes and grinned happily looking over slowly and held his head high
"Good people of the castle and kingdom, I'm honored to, be you're prince and love to be a prince of this place you're all strong and all brave and I wish to make this place go as well as my father does still. I love to see the kids playing and fighting and dragons flying with masters or freely. I will try my best to be there for all the people" Vulcan said smiling and with that he turned and walked away with his father.
That day everything was normal the day was cold yet warm breeze ran by the world of the darkness, Vulcan was walking up a forest trail because he loved traveling and adventures. He walked through the mucky place the mud sticking to his boots as he walked and looked at the foggy forest as the steam rolled off the hot springs nearby. He could hear children playing and smirks as he walked on and slowly came to a cave where he could smell something inside. Inside the cave he found a golden dragon egg he was numb at the thought of dragons because his father never really liked them a lot, he soon found out that the dragon was hatching from sensing his presents near the egg, he kneeled down near the egg and smiled softly as he saw the dragonlings slap its tail out of the egg. He watched in pure awe as the dragonlings came out its golden wings shine so brightly in the dim light of the foggy forest, he could see shapes in the fog what looked like spirits of animals running by him. He picked up the small hatched dragon,
"Hello my dear young friend, I am Prince Vulcan, I will be your master. I shall call you from this day on, Kumar" He beamed at the name that came to him. It was a beautiful name for such a creature so bright, so lovely so beautiful. He smiled allowing Kumar onto his shoulder and slowly descended back down to the kingdom, the prince couldn't believe what he had befriended, a dragon his very own dragon. This was truly a wonderful day and many years to come
Roles in the kingdom
King: The king rules over the lands
Queen: Rules beside the king (None are needed last one was killed)
Prince: Rules beside his father without question, helps plan war attacks and kingdom matters (I Rp him)
Princess (They died none are allowed to join)
Guards: They defend the king and Prince with their lives (Need)
Warriors: They defend the kingdom and often are males but some girls have talents into warrior ship (Need)
Dragon riders: They own dragons, they defend the kingdom and any traitors are killed on the spot if found (Need)
Slaves: They work for the castle and royal family, most are children but some are women that owe a dept. Most are set free but some are worked to death (Need)
Students: They are children that run around the castle, they learn magic and other skills needed to live there, most get taught by the warriors (Need)
Villagers : They are normal people that live in the kingdom, they pay taxes or get dragged off to prison and some adore them (Need)
Prisoners: Treated less than animals, whipped beaten till they cry out for mercy for death but usually are allowed to rot in the dungeons. (Need)
Wolf Guards: There are wolf that guard the kingdom (need, I will rping the Commander)
The wolf Guard InformationRaces allowed
Ranks : Alpha, beta, Warriors, messengers, trainees , shadow walkers and elders
Rank Information
Alpha : He is the chief commander of the pack, he has full authority over the pack till the pack either falls a part or he dies and a new one is chosen , The alpha has a sharp voice and wolves listen to the alpha and RARELY disobey (Taken by Me as Demon)
Beta : Beta is the second in command, if the alpha is away or sick the Beta gives out commands to the other wolves.
Warriors : They are the ones that patrol the kingdom, they attack all who are guilty or need to be brought in for prison or death, theses are usally blood thirty hounds that hunt down all prey, they often teach pups.
Messengers : They have the very fast legs and often carry messenges from gaurds to demon the alpha
Trainees : Pups who are taught how to be warriors or messngers
Shadow stalkers : trained to be assasins and kill eneimes of the castle
Elders ; wise hounds
Abilities : Theses Dire wolves only have enhanced hearing, smell, bite, strength and speed, they don't have powers or wings or other things just wolves that are different.
Alright well here is Demon the commander of the Wolf Guards
Name : Demon
Race : Dire wolf
Rank : Commander of the Wolf Guard
Bio : This loyal hound is the pet of the prince Vulcan, He was a pup left out to die sooner or later by it's mother but soon was found by his owner Vulcan and taken into the kingdom where he has spend 4 years now, he is very sharp and dangerous thanks to training with other wolves and other rage animals such as small dragons and crooks and robber of the castle he has taken down each one. When Vulcan was sleeping someone tried to kill him by this dog sprang and ripped the man's throat out. His fur is black as shadows and his legs are long and nimble and fast, he is the best of stalkers and once he has a target he doesn't stop till they are dead. he founded the Wolf guard and made up a large pack formation that would attack anyone who was not part of the castle with no mercy. He is a dire wolf and many like him have enhanced smelling, strength, bite and speed. He is a great wolf fighter and will die to defend his masters not matter what the cost.
Family ; None
Master : Prince Vulcan and King
Humans - They are humans
Werewolves- Half humans and wolf they only change when they get very angry or hurt
Dragons - large scaly beast with fire or ice or earth or healing or shadow or posion powers (DO NOT MAKE YOUR DRAGON THE BEST)
Elves ; Elves are nomads they don't stay in places too long, a lot are very friendly and forest rangers but some don't like dragons
Unicorns- I hope you know what unicorn is
Dragon sizes/ Ages
Hatchling age :1-11 Flying time 2-3 months before flying they are 3 feet tall
Young adult 11-17 they should start dragon riding schools, they can be around 9 feet tall
Adult 17-600 They are trained in battle skills, they share close bond with owner, they can be 12-27 feet tall.
Elder 600-1,000 they are very wise dragons , they still can battle but have hard time doing so they are whatever hight just not above 28
Dragon Riders Information
The dragon will hatch for its rider, the rider will have to take care of it's dragon if the rider forgets then the Dragon will feel lost and leave. Riders and Dragons have skills they need to hone in to become part of the castle riders, many dragons and riders are tight bonded and will die for one another. RIDERS please DON'T make your dragon the best every dragon has weaknesses. Dragons have two powers. Age riders, when a rider and Dragon bond they age very slowly so a human could live to be 200 years old to be with his dragon and then die . I WILL SAY THIS RIGHT NOW RIDERS IF YOU GET KILLED SO DOES YOUR DRAGON AND IF YOUR DRAGON GET KILLED YOU DON'T GET ANOTHER CHANCE I'm sorry for putting that uppercase because I have seen it too many times before.
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Prince Vulcan
Race: Human/ werewolf (Doesn't know it)
Rank: dark kingdom Prince
Age: 23
Bio : Vulcan has been the prince of the dark kingdom for 12 years, his father has made him prince when he proved that he was worthy by proving that that where better at him but that one night he proved he was worthy for the trone. He gave his father something to be proud of and he has been a prince ever since. When he turned fifteen he discovered a dragon egg and soon a dragon hatched from that egg allowing him to become a dragon rider. Vulcan is a very skilled warrior thanks to his father training and his best friends that he has inside the villages. Vulcan is very dangerous if you threaten his family or dragon, he can be really good friend and ally but he can be dangerous and kill anyone. He is 100% loyal to his father and never disobey him because that's how his mother died. He likes bloodshed and death but he wishes for friends. He named his dragon Kumar which means "Prince" He and Kumar are thick and very happy to be near each other and loved to go on adventures but since his father is skittish around his dragon Vulcan keeps his dragon quite. He understands hardships and suffering and will help any of his people through it. he and his father share a close bond even though his father doesn't really like dragons that much. Vulcan has suffered from duel personailities which makes him unknown on how to feel, his mother sisters and brothers died when someone attacked the kingdom, some assassins killed his beloved family but two gaurds caught them before they could kill Vulcan. Vulcan was down for many years till he met his dragon.
Pets: Demon a Dire wolf
Dragon: Kumar
Crush/Love interest; none yet
Powers (Only 2) : Shadows and healing
Kin: King (Father, Alive) Queen Julia (Mother, dead) Robert (Brother, dead) Sammy (Dead, sister)
Name : Aveda Huntress
Race ; Werewolf
Human form -
Werewolf form -
Rank : Owner of the red dragon Bar
Age ; 19
Bio : Aveda is the Owner of the red dragon bar a famous bar in the dark kingdom, she doesn't like the king and prince that much but she does spy for the Rebellion , she is extremely fast on her feet and would give her life to her horse and her people who she thinks need her help more then ever.
Pets : A horse named Tornado
Dragons ; none
Kin ; Sarah (Mother , missing) Derek (Father , dead) Jay (Sister, Missing) Cleo (Sister, dead)
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Cops should talk to managers of motels and apartment complexes and tell them to call them if they see any signs of trafficking and pimps. There are many signs of it. The girls are shuttled back and forth between these places. If the pimps were reported more, they'd be going to jail more. There's yet to be awareness of this issue on a mass scale but the media is doing a decent job now. The girls are also forced to work in certain types of clubs and are even held as slaves in residential neighborhoods in nice areas. More focus on this by the media along with tips from the public to police and Crimestoppers would devastate the traffickers.
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22 Meetup Groups match "Musician" near Debary, FL
Embrace & Promote Area Musicians and Everyone who Loves Music!
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This group is about bringing together a community of Bohemians in Volusia County. Singers, songwriters, musicians, poets, writers, painters, dancers, actors, stage performers and artist of all walks of life. This group will meet to share and perform their art, to socialize and have a wonderful joyous Bohemian Experience.
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Disappointed by the predominance of "Smooth Jazz" in Orlando, I created this group in an attempt to find other like-minded jazz musicians to jam/perform/maybe even start a regular band. The focus will likely be straight ahead jazz, combo jazz, swing, bebop, blues, jump blues, soul jazz, etc. Think classic early to late 50's combo jazz. Its a very versatile format, and very easy to jam with. I have lots of real books / fake books but members who can contribute would be awesome. I am a drummer wit …
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This group is meant to bring together writers, artists, musicians and others to discuss and support the creative process.
Looking to find acoustic guitar players in the generally Orlando-ish area While we will never say no to newbies, please be aware that this is not a "group lesson". It's expected that, at the very least, you know the basic chords, you know some songs, can basically keep time, and can follow along with other players. If you are not sure if you are far enough along, then by all means come and check it out. But be aware that the goal of this group is for players to play music, and not to provide b …
This group is the perfect place to showcase your talent in Orlando. So come on out and be a part of a great time and live music. MARX'S Open Mic Night features: Full PA System, Amps, Lights, Drums, Bass, and Guitars. If you can play it, Bring It and if you just love music come on out!!
Central Florida friends,�fans and performers are gathering to hear live�jazz. Whether it's�traditional jazz, blues, New Orleans, big band swing, Gypsy, bebop, cool, Latin,�soul jazz, funk or fusion, we support and encourage musicians who perform this endangered music. We agree with the United States Congress that jazz is "a rare and valuable national American treasure to which we should devote our attention, support and resources to make certain it is preserved, understood and promulgated." Musi …
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DBCS Mission: To entertain & share the joy of singing with the people of Volusia County. Daytona Beach Choral Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Corporation. All donations are tax deductible. Who are we? Our volunteer singers are all ages and from all walks of life in the area. They share a love of singing all type of music in a group setting. To join come to our open rehearsals held at the beginning of each semester (Sept & Jan 8th & Jan 15th). You may be asked to "audition", through a small gro …
This site will be dedicated to meeting people that enjoy all types of art. We will be exploring the local music scene, art galleries, theatre, film and any other type of art that would be of interest to our members.
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Those desiring a great time with like minded acoustic players are welcome to the Tavares Christian, Folk, Country, and Other Jam. Any level welcome. Jam sessions will be once a month to start. Bring your favorite songs and instrument and join our group of fun loving players. We have a great place thats close to Mt Dora, Eustis and Tavares. Minda Music Store 2633 State Road 19 Tavares, FL 32778 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00PM
Welcome to the Winter Park Ukulele Meetup group!. Not from Winter Park...no worries we welcome any and all who care to attend and share our passion for the ukulele. I hope to see you at our next meetup! Aloha
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Welcome to Friends In Seminole County (FISC). Come meet vibrant, intelligent and eclectic new friends that live in your area of town in this new and improved meetup. We will be focusing on event locations in your area if you live in the Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Forest City, Geneva, Goldenrod, Heathrow, Lake Mary, Lake Monroe, Longwood, Oviedo, Sanford, Wekiva Springs, and Winter Springs area. We embrace folks from ALL walks of life and you don't have to get all gussied up, come as you are …
This is a group for artists, art enthusiasts, and art patrons. We are heavily focused on the art that is made here in Orlando, whether by established professional artists, shown in galleries, festivals and museums, or by the fresh new beginner who has never shown work to the outside world. We welcome all forms of art, from painting to literature and poetry, from performance art to photography, and all types of artists. On our calendar, you will find regular social events revolving around the art …
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Do you love heavy metal music? Find the best concerts, nightlife and people around Orlando and Tampa. Heavy metal comes in many sub genres, styles and sounds and we serve all heavy music in it's many forms and iterations. ENJOY the music. Our mission is to bring together all lovers of heavy music and to promote live shows in Florida. This meet up focuses on concerts in the Central Florida area. We will post national metal shows, local shows we think may be of interest to members-at-large an …
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Meet with others in your local area who love art and culture, including artists and art enthusiasts. All forms of art are encouraged, including painting, photography, sculpture, conceptual art, performance art, film and video, graphic design and any other artistic medium. Studio visits and organized gatherings are being planned for featured art films and conversations. We are expanding our reach and encourage members both locally and internationally to participate Our mission is intended to pr …
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ORLANDO SCREENWRITERS has members from all over Central Florida. We are filmmakers, writers, actors, movie lovers, Floridians...and we all have a story in us that's eager to be told. We're all about the LIVE meetup, thus we keep our membership whittled down only to those who participate. We definitely encourage newbies to join us & see HOW MUCH FUN it is, while we discourage people from joining but never attending. A modest $5 annual dues is required upon joining. Join us for READ & CRITIQUE e …
ICM Orlando is for all lovers of Indian Classical Music and other Eastern art forms. Our goal is to build a community of aficionados, dancers, and musicians to preserve and share this wonderful musical tradition. This group is intended for people of all ages, talents, skill levels, and musical knowledge - everyone is welcome to join! Look to ICM Orlando for: Attending, promoting, & hosting ICM events; Information, teaching, and education; Music get-togethers and practice sessions (Riyaz); And …
The Florida Writer's Association is a statewide organization that has 1300 to 1400 members statewide. The motto of the organization is "Writer's helping writers!" FWA meeting are free and open to the public although you may become a member of FWA and enjoy additional benefits by applying online at www.floridawriters.net. The Orlando FWA Writer's Group is comprised of new/novice writers through experienced writers and even some bestselling authors. In addition, there are publishers, editors, book …
Classical music is alive and well, especially in Central Florida! Meet other classical music enthusiasts, attend some of the many events throughout Central Florida that feature live classical music and learn more about the history - and the future - of classical music.
This meetup is dedicated for those seeking more knowledge, techniques, and tips pertaining to Digital Music. Covering a vast area of diverse topics having to do with everything from, but not limited to, recording, mixing, mastering and MIDI production. We educate and keep members up to date with the continually evolving digital music industry. This is for everyone from beginners to experts.
This group is for people who would like to enjoy jazz events such as outdoor jazz concerts, dining out with jazz entertainment, socializing with people who love jazz, and private jazz mix and mingles. These events often incorporate cultural features such as art, museums, gardens and beautiful surroundings and social activities. We scout the venues to make sure they are attractive and have a nice atmosphere. People who come to these events can count on having a meetup table or area so you can g …
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Quick question guys,
Does Anton Bauer Dionic 90 batteries fit on the RED Quickplate or do I need some kind of adaptor?
Quick question guys,
Does Anton Bauer Dionic 90 batteries fit on the RED Quickplate or do I need some kind of adaptor?
An Anton Bauer battery being AB mount will not fit on the Quickplate as it is a V-lok. You can find adaptor plates to go from AB to V-lok or use a third party AB plate with a RED-compatible Lemo output. That said a 90Wh battery is not going to power the Red nor the Epic for very long.
Dionic HCs power the Epic just fine. I'd avoid the Dionic 90s as the amperage draw, particularly from the Red One, is so high you only get about a half hour out of the 90wh battery. HCs are designed for higher loads (100watts they claim) and perform very well with the Epic. As Hudson mentions there are many ways to get a gold mount Red ready. I mostly use the Swap Pack from Action Products or an Element Technica Aluminum speedy clamp plate with an Anton Bauer Gold Mount with RED One lemo cable bolted to it. Epic uses a different lemo. Right now there are adapter cables. Hopefully soon we can get Gold Plates with the Epic lemo.
We just got our epic last week and due to red volts and dsmc side handles being on back order we decided to go ahead and buy a red battery plate with the lemo power adapter and went ahead and bought "Batteries4Broadcast" 90wh Lithium-Ion battery, but so far after charging the batteries for over 20 hours they still won't work with the epic. When we plug it into the Epic we get the red light over top of the side record/power button but as soon as we turn it on the light goes away and the fan starts running as if it was turning on but nothing but the fan ever comes on. We thought it might be that the batteries were not fully charged because we have read that once your battery gets to bellow 10wh the epic will automatically shut down.
Any suggestions?
The only 90Wh battery I could see on batteries4broadcast is rated for a 55 watt draw maximum. I'd imagine on startup the Epic would pull more than it's standard operating current, which is around the 60 watt mark in standby and probably higher when recording. I'd say that the Epic is sensing it can't draw enough power from the battery and is refusing to start up (protecting itself)
(Don't ask me how the teeny tiny Redvolts get around this issue though)
Hey Dennis, I just came across the same issue with the B4B 150 watt batteries last weekend with an Epic. The issues is that the B4B's have some of the pin ports powered that shouldn't be powered. While they fixed their batteries to work with RED, evidently the Epic is a little pickier. I ended up opening up my batteries and clipping the center port's wire and the Epic started up just fine. What I suggest is getting a electric meter and metering a RED battery to see what ports should have power and what shouldn't. You can also try putting tape over ports and sticking it on the battery plate. If you have the correct ports covered, the Epic should start up and you'll know which ports to cut the power off.
BTW, the batteries are easy to get into. Undo the four screws in the corner of the battery, then use a flat head screwdriver to press in the top center of the battery (at the seam) to unlock the tab that holds the two halves together.
We're running 95wh Global Media Pro Lithium batts on our Epic M with no problems. Works great in fact. GMP has a rep in the USA named Jerry Gonzalez now and he is very helpful. PM me for his contact information.
Matt Uhry
I have 6 B4B 150wh batteries and they work fine on the Epic. Mathew J's point above may be valid, but I don't think you will ever get the Epic running on the B4B 90wh batteries. As Hudson points out they are rated for only 55w. You could mount two simultaneously, though that seems a bit silly given how small the Epic is.
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According to an article by Michael Hewlett in the Winston-Salem Journal from July 30, 2012, a police sergeant may have saved a man's life from excited delirium. Interestingly, this incident became the basis of a case report published online May 31, 2012 in the Journal of Emergency Medicine.
In 2008, Sgt John Morris of the Winston-Salem police received a call concerning a 30-year-old man confronting people. Even though it was hot, the man was sweating profusely and babbling. "When they got there, they knew something was not right with this gentleman," he said. "The things he said didn't make sense."
A year before this incident, Sgt. Morris had received excited delirium training and therefore recognized the classic symptoms of excited delirium that the man was experiencing. Fortunately, EMS staff were consulted and officers were able to calm the man down get him treatment at the emergency room at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. To learn about excited delirium review this insightful White Paper Report on Excited Delirium Syndrome, American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Excited Delirium Task Force from September 10, 2009
Upon examination, doctors determined that he man had an abnormal cardiac condition known as long QT syndrome; he was treated and recovered fully. However, this was a crucial factor in offering a possible explanation as to why so many people with excited delirium die suddenly in police custody and this incident may offer some important clues.
Dr. William Bozeman, associate professor of emergency medicine at Baptist, co-wrote a case report about this incident with Dr. James Winslow, also of Baptist, and Dr. Karim Ali of the Emory University School of Medicine which published on May 31, 2012 in the Journal of Emergency Medicine.
Bozeman said the 2008 case is significant because it provides a clue as to why many people afflicted with excited delirium die suddenly. At least 200 people a year die in police custody without any explanation and many of who had suffered from excited delirium, Dr. Bozeman said. The issue has been controversial because some have attributed those deaths to police brutality, he said. Further, autopsies and toxicology reports have offered few explanations for why many of these people died, Bozeman said.
In this specific case doctors were able to see an abnormality on the man's electrocardiogram and determined he had long QT syndrome which is very dangerous as Dr. Bozeman said, "They could drop dead without any warning."
While the 2008 incident doesn't provide a clear link between long QT syndrome and excited delirium, but it does offer a possible explanation worth of research according to Dr. Bozeman. Over the past decade, with excited delirium's increased awareness, law enforcement officers have received increased training on how to recognize the syndrome and how to use nonviolent ways to deal with people exhibiting these symptoms. EMS are also getting more training on how to treat people before taking them to the hospital. Both of these group need to train officers and EMS that excited delirium needs to be treated as as a medical crisis.
Sgt. Morris said these incidents are challenging since police officers have to find ways to get these people under control so they can get medical attention. Often, they don't respond well to things such as pepper spray because they're amped up on adrenaline, he said.
"The public needs to understand we're not controlling this person to take them to jail," said Sgt. Morris. "We're controlling them to get them medical care."
"This case demonstrates beautifully that that approach can be lifesaving," Dr. Bozeman said.
Click this link for a VIDEO: Sgt. John Morris talks about a condition known as Excited Delirium


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Klaus Knopper answers your Linux questions
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SSL Encryption and Signature Compilation
Worrying About Privacy and Security
I don't have anything to hide, yet I care a lot about my private data as well as email and correspondence for my job, which must not be disclosed without permission from my employer. I've heard a lot of rumors about industrial spying and stealing of passwords and identities when using the Internet. Is it not safe to use the Internet anymore for banking, shopping, and transferring important data? Should we get back to telephone and fax, or is this even more insecure? How can I protect and safely transmit data and be sure it's not copied or misused by anyone?
The Internet, just like phone and fax, is just a neutral transfer medium. In fact, all three go through the same wires and wireless links nowadays, and electronic protocols make sure that data loss or data mangling is virtually impossible just because of a "bad connection." However, you are right, there is a level beyond physical transfer of data. Some parties may have a strong interest, criminal or not, in obtaining data from even seemingly unimportant information like what you shopped for recently, what you like, and who your friends are. Of course, "crackers" may also try to steal your credit card number or use your computer for attacking others by exploiting security holes or breaking in by trying passwords they have obtained from other sources.
Wiretapping an unencrypted connection is comparably easy, considering the fact that your data goes through a lot of computers, routers, switches, and other electronic equipment located at almost unpredictable locations of the world, and every person with physical access to the involved network components may be able to read or change the bits and bytes that your computer sends to others.
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Some Colonial Heights Residents Resist Improvements
The City of Colonial Heights wants to add more green on the Boulevard but there are some property owners who don't like the idea.
The project, paid for in part with federal funds that aren't going to be available too much longer, includes streetscaping and landscaping of private property along a thousand feet of the Boulevard between A Avenue and Charlotte Avenue.
Chuck Henley, who is City Engineer and Director of Public Works, told a special meeting of City Council, it shouldn't be taking as long as it has. Planning began in 2006 for the $275,000 project. $125,000 in federal money became available in 2008. Henley explained to the Progress Index that this is a three-year obligation project and it's about half done, so if they don't get moving the funding could be lost.
While there is support from many homeowners on the west side of the Boulevard some on the east side are resisting. Henley noted that there's no cost to property owners other than long-term maintenance.
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UN calls for ban on 'grotesque practice' of female genital mutilation
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In 1970, when Waris Dirie was a 5-year-old in Somalia, her mother held her down on a rock. She gave her a piece of root from an old tree.
"Bite on this," she said. Her mother leaned over and whispered: "Try to be a good girl. Be brave for Mama, and it will go fast." Then, an old woman who was with them in the African bush cut off parts of her genitals with a broken razor blade.
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The American Chemical Society has selected a few simple ideas culled from its journals on how to be sustainable, including stop wasting food, try working out outside, and take the bus instead of driving your car.
The American Chemical Society has hand-picked six ideas for keeping sustainable from almost 38,000 scientific reports and articles that it published in 2010 in its 38 peer-reviewed scientific journals and Chemical & Engineering News, its weekly newsmagazine.
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The New York Jets made their return to Central New York Thursday afternoon, arriving in Cortland for their preseason training camp.
"Its like my first day of college, says backup quarterback Tim Tebow, "its exciting, it's fun. I think it will be good for our team to get away. Of course we're gonna be isolated, be around each other twenty four seven."
"Show up here in the University and town here of Cortland," reflected quarterback Mark Sanchez, "it's the best place for us to shut the door and focus on us, focus on football."
After a work stoppage kept the Jets away in 2011, they arrived Thursday with high hopes in mind, as last time they held their preseason in Cortland, they advanced all the way to the AFC Championship.
"We're just excited about practice tomorrow," says Sanchez, "we cant wait. Its long over due. I think everybody starting to get bord. You know, its time for football and I think the fans think so. We'll be ready."
The first practice open to the public will be at 8:00am on Saturday.


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June 18, 2013June 16, 2013 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Manchester, TN The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is in its twelfth year, and the 2013 edition - headlined by Paul McCartney, Jack Johnson (pinch-hitting for a last-minute cancellation from Mumford & Sons) and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers – may represent the best lineup ever assembled by the folks at Superfly and AC Entertainment. Sunday on the What Stage opened up with a tight set by Lee Field and the Expressions, another in Daptone Records' stable of incredible artists, before giving way to sets from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Kendrick Lamar,[2] Comments
June 17, 2013June 15, 2013 Klipsch Music Center - Noblesville, IN By population standards, 25,000 people might be considered a big town or a small city, but when the same amount of people stretching back as far as you can see all stand up at the exact same time and erupt in screams and cheers, it sucks all the oxygen out of the space and literally takes your breath away. That's what it felt like standing on the lip of the stage Saturday night at the Klipsch Music Center outside Indianapolis when the house lights dropped and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers returned for the first time since 2010. The[9] Comments
June 16, 2013Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are participating in the live webcast from Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival tonight at approximately 9:30pm CDT with a 30-minute live highlight from their closing night headlining set.[12] Comments
The Ustream Bonnaroo Webcast is found here: http://www.bonnaroo.com/ -
June 16, 2013June 11, 2013 Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA Connor Enright stood in the alley way behind the Fonda Theatre Tuesday night, displaying no signs of nervousness despite the fact that the 12-year-old Arizona resident was a few minutes from meeting a hero. The young man and his father, Jason, had driven to Los Angeles from Phoenix to attend the final night of the Heartbreakers' six-show Fonda residency and present Tom with a guitar they built together. Stepping onto the tour bus, Connor smiled widely as Tom appeared and welcomed him onboard.[11] Comments
June 11, 2013June 9, 2013 Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA "Well....what should we play now?" Tom tapped through his guitar pedals, a smile creeping across his bearded face as he prepped for the next song. It wasn't as if Sunday night's show was lacking anything to that point. "Honey Bee" stormed in early in the set, bringing along with it a smokin' version of J.J. Cale's "Thirteen Days" that seemed to pair perfectly with the epic blues rocker "Good Enough." Hearing "House in the Woods" is pretty rare, but getting "Walls" - the single off She's the One - in the same night almost never happens.[12] Comments
June 09, 2013Statement From Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Regarding Last Night's Early Conclusion To The Concert At The Fonda Theatre In Los Angeles First and foremost, the safety of our fans is our primary concern and the most important consideration. To those fans who attended last night's show at the Fonda Theatre, we are as frustrated as you are! While we are still investigating exactly what happened we do know the following as of right now: 1) The number of tickets sold was NOT above the legal capacity of the building. The venue and Ticketmaster documentation confirms this. 2) The Fire Marshal[63] Comments
June 08, 2013June 6, 2013 Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA On tours like these (and especially when playing intimate venues like the Beacon and Fonda), there are moments that happen every night that go undocumented but hopefully not unnoticed. One of those moments happened Thursday night. Shortly after Tom and Mike arrived at the Fonda Thursday night, the whole band huddled in a backstage dressing room underneath the old Hollywood theatre to discuss the setlist. Inside a narrow rectangular room lined with vanity mirrors, Tom looked over setlists from the previous nights as Scott and Mike looked on.[18] Comments
June 07, 2013June 4, 2013 Los Angeles, CA "You just missed Phil Jackson." Tom smiled widely standing in the front lounge of his tour bus, the kind of perma-grin all true Lakers fans have upon meeting the legendary basketball coach that brought five championship trophies to Tinsel Town. Eleven Rings, Jackson's new book, lay on a nearby table, autographed to Tom by the Zen Master. Whether Jackson's vist influenced the night's performance or not, no one will ever really know, but Tom and the guys seemed especially strong on Tuesday night, the second show of this West Coast residency at the Fonda.[6] Comments
June 05, 2013The Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, CA June 3, 2013 -- "Hollywood!" Tom Petty stretched out his arms to embrace the avalanche of adoration that cascaded down onstage from the 1,200 fans jam-packed into the Fonda Theatre last night for the opening night of the Heartbreakers' six-night residency at the old Tinsel Town haunt. Monday night's show continued Tom's stated goal for the New York and Los Angeles residencies: to dig into the band's catalog while at the same time playing a few choice covers as a tip of the hat to their heroes.[5] Comments
June 03, 2013We're happy to inform everyone that due to popular demand, "Tom Petty Radio" has been extended on Sirius XM for another TWO WEEKS! The channel is now available on SiriusXM Channel 111 until June 13th! Click here for more information on Tom Petty Radio: http://www.siriusxm.com/tompettyradio[19] Comments


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This is a discussion on Al-Quida Shopping Network within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; Al-Quida Shopping Network...
Kholster/Glock 17/Rugar SR9c/Bersa 380CC/Ruger LCR/SW 624/ SW 629
Doublestar Star 15 M4 5.56 / Mossberg 500 Tactical Persuader
I don't even call it violence when it's in self defense; I call it intelligence
Malcolm X
I assume this is some sort of propaganda for a global gun control policy.
This company's customer service was very poor.
They didn't take care of shipping costs, gave me a bad exchange rate for my blood diamonds, and wouldn't respond to calls for customer support.
When they finally shipped the weapons, I ended up with mismatched rifles. I ordered East German weapons, but they shipped firearms from Egypt, China and Bulgaria.
The slings I asked for weren't shipped at all, and I needed to order an emergency priority run from a slave labor factory in china, along with the promised web gear that also didn't show.
I'm simply going to deal with the Syrians or Iran for the ilicit weapons trade from now on.
At least they don't claim to have good customer service, and I can buy drugs in bulk at the same time as I pick up weapons.
The rifles - they were OK...but this company?
Never buy illegal firearms from the British. It's just a screwing waiting to occur.
'Clinging to my guns and religion
"Never fired.....and only dropped.....ONCE"??


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Great Lakes Restoration Planning Workshops The Great Lakes Commission sponsored a series of workshops throughout the Great Lakes states in 2004 to solicit public input on the development and implementation of priorities for ecosystem restoration. The initiative is funded by the National Sea Grant Program and each workshop features a partnership between the state's Sea Grant Program, governor's office, relevant state agencies and the Great Lakes Commission. Participants will have an opportunity to review and discuss restoration priorities developed by the Council of Great Lakes Governors, and share additional thoughts and ideas relevant to their jurisdiction and the entire region. Workshop outcomes will be captured in proceedings documents and shared with Great Lakes leadership and the entire community of stakeholders in the interest of promoting consensus and unity of purpose in restoration and protection initiatives. Details and proceedings for the individual workshops are provided below. Download the complete workshop series proceedings document: A Blueprint for the Future: Toward a Great Lakes Restoration Strategy (PDF, 1.6M) Download the executive summary: Planning
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Should the Miami Hurricanes face lesser penalties as a result of the NCAA's investigation improprieties?
How the hell else should the NCAA gather information? Ask politely? The NCAA should have martial law, no-holds-barred type authority over it's member institutions. I'm talking all out. It should be able to wire tap, dress up like a booster and try to entrap athletes, subpoena documents, all of it. Only then will we have a level playing field.
I say this because as an OSU fan, we are forever branded as cheaters. People say the entire Tressel era was tainted because of the Tat-5. I want everyone's records cleared like I want Tressel's other 9 years cleared. I don't want to think about Miami and just think, "oh, well, they 'Da U' so they just cheat all the time." I want to be able to say only the games and teams that were effected by the rule breakers were the cheating caused wins, etc.
"Any time you give a man something he doesn't earn, you cheapen him. Our kids earn what they get, and that includes respect." - Woody
The thing that people don't understand with NCAA investigations is that they are kind of like a rabbit hole. Generally the more you start to look into a program the more dark and dirty secrets you are going to find. This is especially true in this case. It makes investigating things very difficult because when you have violations with this amount of depth you have a bigger chance of messing something up. However that doesn't mean that because your school was a dumpster fire you should have no punishment because the NCAA had some screw ups.
Also, giving yourself a bowl ban from a 7-6 and 6-6 year isn't exactly punishment for years upon years of violations.
Agreed, completely.
On another note, in my eyes, trying to get out of punishments because of a 'technicality', if you will, is such a childish and POS thing to do. Accept the punishment that is coming. The dumpster fire has been going on for so long, and saying that they should not be held accountable anymore is insane. Every time that lady opens her mouth, it is just ridiculous. I can't take her 'victim' stance anymore.
its hard to say how I feel, and I feel this shalalalalala person is wrong on so many levels.... I hate that entire institution.
I have to respectfully disagree. I think they should get one more year of a bowl ban and that's it. Al Golden took the job knowing tough times were ahead and he wanted to right the ship. I respect anyone who has the balls to do that when better opportunities lie elsewhere. They are taking the right steps as a program to fix themselves. The primary reason I want Miami to be good again is to soften up the SEC a little. History shows when FSU and the U are tough, the SEC is not elite. A big part of the problem at Miami now is their bandwagon fans not showing up to support the team. Penn State dealt with much worse, and they will continue to pack the stands.
Basically I'm in favor of college football being at its best at all times. By that I mean for all traditional powers to be relavent and in the mix. It doesn't do anything for me to see Miami, Michigan, Texas, USC, and Nebraska become mediocre. It means more to me when Ohio State beats a team when they are at their best, like in 2002.
Dustin Fox was our leading tackler as a corner.... because his guy always caught the ball.
With all that Florida talent, where was he going to go that was a better opportunity. He didn't coach under sanctions or anything like that.
The only reason Miami sat out is because the team is 13-11 in the last two seasons. Does anyone honestly believe Miami would have self-imposed a bowl ban if they had a legitimate shot at getting to the NC or big time bowl game?
"YOLO" = I'm about to do something extremely ignorant/stupid & I need an excuse to do it.


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