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Developed by Black Box Games Ltd. - EA Games (2003) - Sports Car Racing - Rated Everyone
EA GAMES' vaunted Need for Speed series, which first hit the gas in 1995 on the 3DO platform, continues with the multi-platform release of Need for Speed: Underground. As the title suggests, players are embroiled in the shadowy world of illicit street racing. Players will enlist in various underground events held on city streets at dusk. While battling rivals in drag races or more conventional pursuits, players can earn cash used to purchase an assortment of vehicle modifications. Over 20 li... Read more
Platform: PlayStation 2
Developer: Black Box Games Ltd.
Publisher: EA Games
Release Date: November 18, 2003
Controls: Joystick/Gamepad
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|4:04pm on Monday, November 1st, 2010
|like in some of the need for speed games you have to work your way through races to gain unlocks like parts, paints and vinyl.
|3:03am on Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
|NFS Underground - Nice or Rice? I never really was a big fan of the Need For Speed series, I owned the first game, and hated the rest.
|5:23am on Friday, August 6th, 2010
|Need For Speed Underground is a very good racing game. It includes customization, drag races, drift races and normal circuit races.
|2:09am on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
|Your going to love this!! Need For Speed Underground makes a good attempt of bringing the street racing lifestyle to the home consoles!! The bad bits. I was know by my Husband as a PS2 virgin I had never been interested in playing any of my husbands or childrens games untill I discovered NFSU. Finally there, for which all Need waited for speed fan since long. The successor of the unbelievable successful Need for speed underground.
|4:08am on Monday, July 26th, 2010
|NFS Underground - Nice or Rice? I never really was a big fan of the Need For Speed series, I owned the first game, and hated the rest.
|2:01pm on Friday, July 23rd, 2010
|I bought this game about a year ago, and I still play on it every now and again. The Need For Speed Underground PS2 game takes along time to get bored about. I have hyped this game up to the maximum! This is a bad boy game!
|9:40am on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
|This is a great street racing game where you follow a new driver as he wins his way to the top. With this game it matters what car u have. briliant grapics are so good
|1:42am on Thursday, May 20th, 2010
|Game Info Genre = Street Racing Developer = E.A Games Publisher = Electronic Arts Players = 1-2 Online = Yes.
|2:22pm on Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
|Need for Speed Underground for the PlayStation 2 has drift and drag mode rules. It is a good game! Go and buy it! Fast cars.
|2:54am on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
|this is a really good game with online play some of the best ps2 graphics plays nice and smooth and is a great fun game to play
|6:33am on Monday, March 15th, 2010
|need for speed For this review i have decided to delve into the back catalouge and take a trip down memory lane. NEED FOR SPEED UNDERGROUND - NEED FOR MORE DEPTH From the moment that I bought this game I was taken aback by the amazinggraphics.
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7 February 2007
By: Alexandru Stanescu, Editor, Gaming Reviews (Consoles)
Need for Speed Underground 2 Cheats (PS2)
How to become a true race driver
EA Sports will never cease to amaze us with its splendid car racing games and the Need for Speed series seems to have more titles than the huge Final Fantasy series. Each new year means a new game, new cars, tunings, race tracks and innovations brought to the whole driving experience. Nitrous and drifts are two concepts that have just entered the NFS family and they are here to stay.maybe forever. A rushed gamer would surely want to unlock as many new cars as possible, so we provide you cheats for that. Since money makes the world go round, you'll probably want some cash too, so let's get straight to the tips and tricks part: Miscellaneous CodesEnter this code at the Title Screen: Left, Left, Right, Square, Square, Right, L1, R1 - $1000 in career. RX-8 and Skyline in Quick Race Up, Down, Up, Down, Down, Up, Right, Left Unlocks the Best Buy car Vinyl Up,Up,Up,Left,R1,R1,R1,Down - $200 in careerUp, Left, Up, Up, Down, Left, Down, Left Unlocks A Hummer H2 CaponeDown, R1, R1, R1, R2, R2, R2, Square - All Circuit Tracks Up Up Up Up Down Up Up Left - Burger King vinylUp, Down, Left, Up, Left, Up, Right, Left - Unlocks the ShineStreet Lexus IS300Down,Up,Down,Left,L1,L1,L1,Down - Unique Vinyl DOWN, DOWN, L1, L2, L1, L2, L1, DOWN - unlocks Nissan SkylineUpgrade CodesEnter the following at the start screen:R1, R1, Up, Down, L1, L1, Up, Down - Unlock Visual Level 1R1, R1, L1, R1, Left, Right, Up, Down - Unlock Performance Level 2 L1, R1, L1, R1, Left, Left, Right, Up - Unlock Performance Level 1 L1, R1, Up, Down, L1, Up, Up, Down - Unlock Visual Level 2NFS Underground 2 UnlockablesHow to Unlock Uniques with Outrun races Rims 6 wins in stage 3 Spoiler 4 wins in stage 4Vinyl 6 wins in stage 4Performance choice 9 wins in stage 4Performance choice 6 wins in stage 5Widebody kit 11 wins in stage 5 Performance choice 3 wins in stage 3Hoods 4 wins in stage 2Magazine CoversTurbo - get 4 wins in stage 2Sports Compact Car - get 8 wins in stage 2Street Car Magazine - get 2 wins in stage 3Car Audio and Electronics - get 6 wins in stage 3GTI Magazine - get 11 wins in stage 3Hot 4s - Get 18 wins in stage 3Elaborare - Get 3 wins in stage 4Maxi Tuning - get 7 wins in stage 4Spoiler - get 11 wins in stage 4AutoMaxx Magazine - Get 16 wins in stage 4Stuff Magazine - Get 20 wins in stage 4Chrome und Flamen - Get 27 wins in stage 4 Import Tuner - Get 4 wins in stage 5Street Car Magazine - Get 9 wins in stage 5GTI Magazine - get 16 wins in stage 5Auto Motor - get 20 wins in stage 5Swiss Tuner Magazine - Get 25 wins in stage 5Super Street - Get 28 wins in stage 5Power Magazine - Get 32 wins in stage 5Street Tuner - Get 34 wins in stage 5Unlockable carsLincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade, Hummer H2, Hyundai Tiberon, Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V, Toyota Celica, Lexus IS300, Toyota Supra,Volkswagen Golf GTI, Audi A3, Acura RSX, Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX, Audi TT, Mazda RX-8, Infiniti G35 Coupe, Mitsubishi 3000GT, Pontiac GTO, Mazda RX-7, Nissan 350Z, Ford Mustang GT, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII, Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 , Subaru Impreza WRX Finding Hidden ShopsLook at road signs around the city. They often have colored shapes (yellow triangles etc.) to guide the way to the shops or other important buildings. Also, look for streetlights casting a colored glow. This indicates that there is a shop near by.NFS Underground 2 SecretsGet Nitrous quick To quickly fill up your Nitrous meter before a race, simply turn while holding down the handbrake and accelerate and you will do a 360, which gives you 400 points. You can do this up to three times.Cool Hydraulics MoveGoing at medium speed, start trying to drive in a circle. Every half turn, press R1. Keep doing this about 6 or so spins, the driver will automatically go and do some sick hydro moves. The camera will also change position.NFS Underground 2 GlitchesHydraulics + HangtimeAfter you have equipped your car (or SUV) with Hydraulics (Level 1, 2, or 3 will work), pull up to another vehicle or a wall and hold the R1 button and
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move your Left Analog Stick up and down in a rhythmic fashion to get your car rocking up and down (not bouncing). If you are close enough to the obstacle in front of you, your car will shoot straight up into the air, sometimes doing outrageous flips and spins. Once airbourne, release all the buttons, and if your car has soared into the sky parallel with the ground, Hangtime points will start to add up, sometimes 400+ Not very purposeful, but rather hilarious to watch. At the very least, you are refilling your nitrous/racebraker. Works in Online mode also.Pop a wheelie (or a reverse wheelie)Once your vehicle's Hydraulics have been upgraded to Level 3, if you are in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle, get your front end to bounce continuously by double tapping and then holding the R1 button (handbrake) and pushing up on the Left Analog Stick a few times. You should now be able to release the R1 button and your RWD car (or SUV) should continue to bounce its front end.Having your transmission set to manual for best results, rev your motor all the way up and then shift into 1st gear. If your timing was right, your car will surge forward and pop a wheelie at the same time. Using nitrous once you shift into 1st gear will give you better results and may allow you to shift gears a few times before your cars front end drops back to the ground.You may flip over backwards if you take off too fast. With a front-wheel-drive car, simply get the rear hydraulics of your car bouncing and use reverse to pop a wheelie going backwards. You may have to rock your car back and forth by switching between forward and reverse throttle, but with the right touch, your FWD car should be able to do this trick also (going backwards of course), even though much less dramatic compared to going forward in a RWD car.You can have your car flip over in reverse also, or it may stand on its nose. This is not very purposeful, besides having other players (online) wondering how you popped a wheelie off the line. Sometimes you can "jump" over other cars using this glitch, but during a race, you probably will not have enough time to go through all the steps. Its worth a few laughs at least, and as said before, it will keep other players (online) wondering.Combining regular or hood vinyls with unique vinyls.1. Clear all the vinyls off your car or set the vinyls up exactly the way you want WITHOUT using any uniques.2. Once you have the regular or hood vinyls set up the way you want, install them.3. Go back into the vinyls menu and select the Unique vinyl you want and install it.Once you install it, both the unique and regular vinyls will be installed at the same time. This allows you to combine the unique vinyls that actually look good, with at least some sort of hood vinyls or body vinyls that make it a complete set. This also raises your cars Star level higher than using just regulars or just uniques, so it makes it far easier to get to 10 stars.Camera GlitchWhen you crash into a car, you will be presented with a slow motion cinematic display. Press the Start button to enter the pause menu, pressing the button again will resume the game, but this time you will see the camera change positions (behind the car) and youll still be in slow motion. This can be used to your advantage, however, as this command is entered you can avoid tumbling, or tilting the car, and land safely back on the blacktop.Unlockable: Part UpgradesHoods: Get 4 wins on outrun level 2.Engine, transmission or tires: Get 3 wins on outrun level 3. Rims: Get 6 wins on outrun level 3.Spoilers: Get 4 wins on outrun level 4. Vinyls: Get 6 wins on outrun level 4.ECU, turbo or brakes: Get 9 wins on outrun level 4. NOS, weight or suspension: Get 6 wins on outrun level 5.Wide body kits: Get 11 wins on outrun level 5. Magazine Cover UnlocksAuto Motor: Get 20 wins on level 5. AutoMaxx: Get 16 wins on level 4. Car Audio and Electronics: Get 6 wins on level 3.Chrome und Flamen: Get 27 wins on level 4. GTI: Get 11 wins on level 3.GTI : Get 16 wins on level 5. Hot 4s: Get 18 wins on level 3.Import Tuner: Get 4 wins on level 5. Maxi Tuning: Get 7 wins on level 4. Power: Get 32 wins on level 5.Spoiler: Get 11 wins on level 4. Sports Compact Car: Get 8 wins on level 2.Street Car: Get 2 wins on level 3. Street Car: Get 9 wins on level 5. Street Tuner: Get 34 wins on level 5.Stuff: Get 20 wins on level 4. Super Street: Get 28 wins on level 5.Swiss Tuner: Get 25 wins on level 5. Turbo: Get 4 wins on level 2 Some crazy drifts for all those fans out there:
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7 August 2006
By: Tudor Stefanescu, Games Editor
EA Closes Over 30 Online Servers For Older Titles
Should now games come with a 1-year warranty for online play?
According to Joystiq, on August 1st EA shut down the servers for many of its 2005 edition games. EA also announced that additional games will lose support on October 1st. While players will be able to play online in these games until the selected date, EA does mention that "certain community programs may begin to close down prior to the shutdown dates." Some of the games are a bit low on active attendance, but that's beside the point. After all, if you look carefully you can see it is written right there on the box: "With Net Play". Maybe someone should point that out to EA the next time they think about shutting down servers. When EA refused to join Xbox live for the first 2-3 years the service was online, the excuse was about having control of their games. One of the conditions EA had when they began to support XBL was that they wanted to use their own servers, giving them the power to force upgrades by shutting down old games' servers. Now we know how they exert that control. But NBA Street V3 has only been out for 18 months and removing NFSU 2 seems awfully cheap of them, since a good handful of people don't like Most Wanted as much as Underground.In truth, this isn't even about the maintenance costs of the service. It's just plain backstabbing marketing strategy, to force potential customers into buying the new sports games due to be released this fall. I was under the impression quality should speak for itself, but instead, EA cuts down on old-style fun. Way to go! Here is the complete list of games that those unfortunate enough to own won't be able to play online anymore.August 1, 2006 Online Service Shutdown:FIFA Soccer 2005 for PS2 FIFA Soccer 2005 for Xbox FIFA Soccer 2005 Demo for Xbox FIFA Soccer 2005 for PC EA Sports Fight Night Round 2 for PS2 EA Sports Fight Night Round 2 for Xbox NCAA March Madness 2005 for PS2 NCAA March Madness 2005 for Xbox NBA Live 2005 for Xbox NBA Live 2005 for PC NBA Live 05 for PS2 NBA Street V3 for PS2 NBA Street V3 for Xbox NCAA Football 2005 for PS2 Need for Speed Underground 2 Demo for PC Need for Speed Underground 2 for PC Need for Speed Underground 2 for Xbox NHL 2005 for PS2 NHL 2005 for Xbox NHL 2005 for PC Total Club Manager 06 for PS2 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 for PS2 Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 for PC UEFA Champions League 2004-2005 for PS2 UEFA Champions League 2004-2005 for PC UEFA Champions League 2004-2005 for XboxOctober 1, 2006 Online Service Shutdown:Madden NFL 2005 for PS2 Madden NFL 2005 for Xbox Madden NFL 2005 for PC NFL Street 2: Unleashed for PS2 NFL Street 2: Unleashed for Xbox
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EA GAMES' vaunted Need for Speed series, which first hit the gas in 1995 on the 3DO platform, continues with the multi-platform release of Need for Speed: Underground. As the title suggests, players are embroiled in the shadowy world of illicit street racing. Players will enlist in various underground events held on city streets at dusk. While battling rivals in drag races or more conventional pursuits, players can earn cash used to purchase an assortment of vehicle modifications. Over 20 licensed cars are available to tweak and customize from such manufacturers as Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Suburu, among others. Developed by the same team responsible for 2002's Hot Pursuit 2, the game also features official parts from Bilstein, Audiobahn, Dazz Motorsport, and other providers. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide
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Martin-Soelch, C; Kobel, M; Stoecklin, M; Michael, T; Weber, S; Krebs, B; Opwis, K (2009). Reduced Response to Reward in Smokers and Cannabis Users. Neuropsychobiology, 60(2):94-103.
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Background: Cannabis is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs. Reduced neural and behavioral reactions to reward have been demonstrated in other forms of addiction, as expressed by reduced mood reactivity and lack of striatal activation to rewards, but this effect has not yet been investigated in cannabis users. Methods: We hypothesized that cannabis users and tobacco smokers would evidence lower positive mood ratings in rewarded conditions than control participants and that this reduction would be greater in cannabis users than in smokers. We examined the influence of reward on mood and performance in a group of regular cannabis users, a group of tobacco smokers and a group of nonsmokers while they performed a spatial recognition task with delayed response that incorporated 3 levels of difficulty. Correct responses were either not reinforced or reinforced with money. We measured the accuracy of reactions, reaction times and mood ratings throughout the trials. Results: Cannabis users rated their mood as significantly worse than the smokers and nonsmokers during the easiest level of the rewarded condition. A significant positive correlation between mood ratings and monetary reward was found in the nonsmokers but not in the cannabis users and smokers. The groups did not differ with regard to task performance. Conclusions: Our results suggest that regular cannabis use affects certain aspects of motivation and that both tobacco smoking and cannabis use lead to similar motivational changes. However, the use of cannabis seems to affect motivation in a stronger way than does tobacco smoking alone.
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Published Feb. 25, 2014
A St. George bank was recently purchased by a company that already operates nearly a half dozen branches in South Carolina.
CresCom Bank completed its acquisition of the First Federal of South Carolina branch at 5561 W. Memorial Blvd. in St. George last week, according to a news release from CresCom Bank. The transaction was initially announced in August 2013.
"We're excited about the future growth opportunity along the I-26 and I-95 corridors, and this latest branch in St. George helps us expand our community bank offerings within Dorchester County," CresCom Bank CEO David Morrow said in a statement.
The acquisition added approximately $24 million in deposits and more than $11 million in loans to CresCom Bank, the company said.
The bank recently opened a branch in Pawleys Island at 13021 Ocean Highway. CresCom, a subsidiary of Carolina Financial Corp., now operates 12 branches throughout the state.
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Play Candy Crush for Free: Tips on Playing Without Spending Any Real Cash
I've spent the last couple of days playing Candy Crush. My mother is currently sitting pretty on level 35, and she hasn't paid a dime. So, how do you do it? How do you play in such a way as to never spend any real cash? Well, there are a couple of tricks you can use to save yourself some walletache. I've been playing on Facebook and have found a couple of ways to keep my score high and my cost... well, nonexistent.
Use Your Turns Wisely
This may be common sense to some, but others may not even look at the number of turns they have remaining. So here's the trick: save your objective for the last ten or so turns. In the beginning, you may not have ten turns--as such, keep your objective for last but don't miss it completely. Set yourself up to have a combo ready, and then complete your mission once you're down to single digit turns. This will allow you to have a pretty decent score without missing your objective. Example: save one jelly for last in the "clear the jelly" levels.
You Don't Need Boosters
They're shiny, and they're pretty, I know. But it is possible to beat every level without the use of those boosters, and they do cost money. The lollipop hammer gives you three free uses before it goes away. If you really need to use something, then I suggest saving the hammer for emergencies, but otherwise steer clear of them. They're not necessary to complete levels.
Keep An Eye on Your Lives
Your lives are what cause you to have to wait 30 minutes between games. You start out with 5 lives, and once you're out of lives, you have to wait half an hour to play. My suggestion to you? Play right before bed if you need a fix. If you run out of lives, no biggie--you go to sleep, and in the morning, you're back up to full. Buying more lives is really how they get people.
Don't Sacrifice for Score
It's more important to complete the level than it is to get a high score on it, simply because failing a level costs you a life, even if you go back to a level you completed previously to try and boost your score. If you feel confident that you can beat a level with more stars, then by all means, go for it, but don't sacrifice your life for a higher score.
Time Reset for iPad
Obviously, this method won't work for Facebook users on PCs. However, this video shows you how to reset the time on your iPad so that you always have 5 full lives.
Stay Away from Downloadable Programs
Seriously. For a mobile/Facebook game, viruses, spyware and other malicious programs can really sink you in terms of security. Downloading programs (as we all know) that are not from a trusted source is really risky, and the money you may be trying to save on Candy Crush can go into buying yourself new hardware. Please stay away from programs that advertise cheats and hacks--some of them are really shady.
Update: Train Tickets (Level 35)
Train tickets, unfortunately, are a mechanism that require you to either pay money ($0.99), or ask your friends for help. There is no way around a train ticket--but there is a pretty easy way of getting one.
The easiest thing I've found is to only ask people who play Candy Crush. They tend to be less annoyed by requests from games, and if you have direct contact with any of them (texting, etc) you can always say "Hey! Send me a ticket and I'll give you extra lives!" or something along those lines. You'll need three friends to send you a ticket in order to reach the next level.
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BollywoodNewsWorld.com, Bollywood actress Kajol made an appearance on quiz show "Kaun Banega Crorepati" to support 'Help the child reach 5′ initiative.
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Our involvement in the process for developing qualifications includes an advisory role and a formal approval role. Qualifications may require various stages of approval by our approval group, Accreditation Coordination Group (ACG) as the structures are developed, the SCQF credit rating is assessed and the qualifications are submitted for accreditation.
We have an advisory role in the development of National Occupational Standards (NOS), and we are involved in the process for approval of NOS. Many qualifications are based on NOS, the most obvious being SVQs. We advise on the development of SVQ structures and the products which support these. We have provided an advice note for any SSC importing NOS developed by another. ACG is responsible for approving the structures, assessment strategies and Core Skills Signposting which are used by awarding bodies in their delivery of SVQs. We also approve structures and assessment principles as appropriate when SSCs wish to include these in Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks.
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The Rebirth of the Democratic Party of Vietnam and a basic principle of constitutionalism
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- Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 14:30:35 -0400
Dang Van
Point of View
For Week Ending 4 June 2006
The rebirth of the Democratic Party of Vietnam (DPV) on 1 June 2006,
as eloquently announced in a formal declaration by its former
general-secretary Professor Hoang Minh Chinh, will go down in history
as a turning point in our struggle for democracy in Vietnam. Such
event has far more significance than a purely symbolic gesture as the
ruling Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) would like it to be. It is
more than symbolic because in 1944, together with the CPV and the now
defunct Socialist Party of Vietnam, it was legally sanctioned by the
state as a legitimate political force. Many of its members
participated in the struggle against French colonial powers and are
now in responsible positions within the current regime. Its open
adoption of the provisions of the United Nations Charter (1945), The
United Nations Declaration on Human Rights (1948), The United Nations
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966) and the
Untied Nations Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966)
repositions it squarely in the 21st century?s trend for multi-party
democracy and human rights. It challenges thus the ruling communists?
monopoly of political power in Vietnam.
In a desperate move to counter this threat, the CPV fabricated a
statement by a Mr. Huynh Van Tieng, a former member of the Permanent
Bureau of the DPV (1944-1988), to declare on Vietnamnet that Mr. Hoang
Minh Chinh had been expelled from the DPV. We note that Mr. Huynh gave
no specific information on the date Mr. Hoang was allegedly expelled
or the circumstances leading to such act.
The issue of the constitutionality of political parties other than the
CPV has been earlier raised by Engineer Nguyen Phuong Anh in his
?Notice on The Establishment of the Bach Viet Democratic Party? on 9
May 2007 (which is supposed to be fictitious as that day is yet to
come in the future).
He refers to the current constitution of the regime and makes legally
very valid points:
?The 1980 constitution despite all its strict requirements does not
promote the one-party system. It only says other parties cannot
participate in leading society?but have the right to: advise the
ruling party, disagree with the governing measures of the ruling party
or organize the people, make people?s submissions to the ruling party
for consideration??
He then quoted article 4 of the 1980 constitution"
?The Communist Party of Vietnam, the vanguard of the Vietnamese
proletariat, the loyal delegate of the working class, the working
people and the whole nation, followers of Marxism-Leninism, is the
sole leading force of the state and the society: is the essential
element decisive for all victories of the revolution in Vietnam.?
The he reasoned with force:
?The reality is that article 4 states that the Communist Party of
Vietnam (CPV) is the sole leading force?but it there are no provisions
banning the operation of other political parties. The evidence is in
the existence of the two parties: the Socialist Party and the
Democratic Party during this period, and they only disbanded
themselves in October 1988. The disbanding of these two parties was of
their own decision and did not equate with the ?funeral? of the system
of multi-party democracy. The only reason was that there was no other
party established at that time. History and the Vietnamese people
themselves have given the Communist Party this privilege for a period
of time without competition.
The 1992 constitution is much more advanced than the 1980 one and has
opened the gate for other parties to lead, that is:
? Article 4: The Communist Party of Vietnam, the vanguard of the
Vietnamese proletariat, the loyal delegate of the working class, the
working people and the whole nation, followers of Marxism-Leninism and
the thoughts of Ho Chi Minh, is the leading force of the state and the
society. All party organizations operate within the constitution and
the law.?
Then he came to the crucial conclusion:
?The 1992 constitution (built on) the foundation of the 1980
constitution, but with more progressive reforms, opens the way for
other parties (if any) to lead society because the 1992 constitution
has given up the term ?sole? (before the word ?force?).
For the above reasons, the Bach Viet Democratic Party has been
The mere creation of a fictitious political party was enough to
trigger fierce reaction and outright repression from the regime. So
much so that Nguyen Phuong Anh had to issue an official heart-rending
plea for help from the international community. This plea is now
published in Doi Thoai.
It goes without saying that the rebirth of a real political force,
inside Vietnam, with real potential to challenge the dictatorship of
the CPV, the like of the DPV, has triggered an immediate and strong
All individuals involved were subjected to harassment and threats by
the security police: Professor Tran Khue, Professor Hoang Minh Chinh,
Engineer Bach Ngoc Duong, Colonel Tran Anh Kim, Lawyers Luong Duy
Phuong and Pham Sy Nguyen.
In particular Lawyer Nguyen Van Dai, who has the privilege to
represent Professor Hoang Minh Chinh and the DPV, had to issue a plea
for help from the international community too.
His plea for help outlines clearly the constitutional issue involved.
I quote his own words:
?Finally, they ask me what do you think about your works? I told him
that what I have been doing for Human Rights are legal and my legal
rights. But they said that: ?you violated the criminal law?.
Now, I decide that I will never work with them any more, and I never
answer them any question because they and I have very different
understanding about Constitutional and law. I believe that the
Vietnamese people can do what the Constitutional and law of Vietnam do
not forbid. But they suppose that the Vietnamese people can do only
what the Constitutional and law allow. So if I continue to work with
them, I will get the disadvantage.?(Emphasis is mine)
It is now clear to us that the Vietnamese people are most unfortunate
in that the current leadership of the CPV, besides extra-ordinary
greed, is grievously affected by stupidity. They fail to understand a
basic principle of the rule of law because they never had the need or
obligation to observe any laws. Of course they disagreed with Lawyer
Nguyen Phuong Dai because they know no other laws except to rule by
This basis of constitutional law has been laid down by John Locke
centuries ago.
In his ?The Second Treatise of Civil Government-1690?-chapter IV (Of
Slavery) Locke wrote:
"... Freedom of men under government is to have a standing rule to
live by, common to every one of that society, and made by the
legislative power erected in it. A liberty to follow my own will in
all things where that rule prescribes not, not to be subject to the
inconstant, uncertain, unknown, arbitrary will of another man,
...."(Emphasis is mine)
While extolling socialism as the highest form of democracy ever known
to humankind, and ?one thousand times more democratic than America?,
the Communist regime in Vietnam refuses to acknowledge that the
purpose of all laws is to restrict abuse of power by governments, not
to deprive citizens of their rights.
Of course Lawyer Nguyen Van Dai?s proposition (that a citizen is free
to do whatever is not forbidden by law or in Locke?s words: a liberty
to follow my own will in all things where the rule prescribes not) is
the one adopted by the rest of humankind, whereas the position taken
by the CPV (that a citizen can only do what is specifically allowed by
the law) is only enforceable by the regime in Vietnam against its
unfortunate citizens, and against the spirit of constitutionalism
If the CPV?s proposition was in any shape or form tenable, then all
life in Vietnam should come to a stand-still now. The reason being the
CPV-dominated congress has forgotten to legislate on how and when the
people of Vietnam should have their bowel motion, how and when to
urinate, how and when to make love etc?The congress shall meet, debate
and pass legislations and regulations specifically authorizing the
people to do so. Only then the people could legally proceed with
attending to their natural needs, and with their act of procreation,
strictly in accordance with party rules.
It appears that the CPV has blatantly violated the constitution and
laws written by them. For them constitutions and laws have no
intrinsic value in themselves. They are merely tools to enforce
There is now evidence that diplomats from the embassies of the
European Union, America, Great Britain, France and Australia have
visited leaders of the DPV and have lent their support. We can safely
conclude that these freedom fighters not only have the support of the
entire Vietnamese people, but also that of the rest of mankind.
Clearly in this epic struggle for democracy in Vietnam, the CPV has
been boxed into a corner and a new chapter in our history is in the
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To help prevent software piracy, Microsoft requires that Windows 8 is activated before it can be used. All HP and Compaq computers and tablets that come with Windows 8 installed will activate automatically once connected to the Internet, to make it easier for you to set up your computer. However, if you decide to install a different version of Windows 8 (such as an upgrade to the Enterprise version) or a store-bought copy of Windows 8, you will need to activate Windows as part of the installation process. There might also be situations when Windows prompts you to activate the product, even though the product has already been activated.
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Types of Windows 8 activation
There are two methods for activating Windows 8: Windows Product Activation and OEM Activation 3.0.
Windows Product Activation (WPA) sends an installation ID number to Microsoft before Windows is verified and then activated. WPA involves two numbers. One is an installation ID (generated by entering a Windows 8 product key) that the computer owner submits to Microsoft, either over the Internet or by phone. The second is a confirmation ID, assigned by Microsoft, which is used to activate the operating system's software. This method is used when upgrading or installing Windows 8 from disc (not HP System Recovery).
OEM Activation 3.0 (OA3) takes place at the factory. A digital product key (DPK) is installed on the motherboard BIOS during the manufacturing process. Windows 8 will activate automatically the first time the computer is connected to the Internet. With OA3-activated systems, most of the computer's hardware can be replaced without needing to reactivate the software through Microsoft.
Reasons Windows 8 might need to be activated again
If your computer came with Windows 8 pre-installed, the following conditions might cause Windows to require activation through Microsoft:
Upgrading or updating Windows.
Completing an HP System Recovery after recovering from HP Recovery Discs.
Installing certain device drivers and software.
Uninstalling certain operating system software or files.
Updating the BIOS or installing a new BIOS flash from a company other than HP.
Replacing the motherboard with one that does not contain the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) version of the BIOS.
Windows activation terms
The following list explains the terms that are used during the activation process:
Windows Product Activation (WPA): Requires a person to unlock the computer before Windows can be used.
OEM Activation 3.0 (OA3): No personal intervention is normally required to activate Windows, but the computer must be connected to the Internet for Windows to activate automatically.
End-User License Agreement (EULA): The agreement that the user of Windows must accept in order to use the Windows product.
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): A proof of ownership identification method to help prove that a Windows product is not counterfeit or copied. The COA could be in the form of a label that contains a bar code and product key.
Genuine Microsoft Label (GML): A label included on computers that came with Windows 8 pre-installed. The GML indicates which version of Windows 8 was originally installed on the computer.
Product Key: A 25-character alphanumeric code used to activate Windows.
Installation Identification Number: A number generated based on the product key entered during Windows setup.
Confirmation Identification Number: A number that allows you to complete the activation process.
Activate Windows 8 over the Internet
The quickest and easiest way to activate your copy of Windows 8 is to activate it over the Internet. If you do not have an Internet connection, or if it is inconvenient to make a network connection, see the Other ways to activate Windows 8 section of this document.
You must be signed in as an administrator to activate Windows 8. To activate Windows 8 over the Internet:
Log on to the computer as an administrator, and connect to the Internet.
Press the Windows + I keys to open the Settings charm.
Select Change PC settings in the lower-right corner of the screen.Figure : Change PC settings
In PC settings, select the Activate Windows tab.Figure : The Activate Windows tab
note:Once Windows is activated, the Activate Windows tab will no longer appear in PC settings.
Select the Enter key button.Figure : Enter keyIf you used discs to install Windows 8, you might find the product key on the disc packaging. If you bought Windows 8 over the Internet, the product number might have been included in an email you received after purchasing and downloading Windows 8.If you have the Windows 8 disc packaging, apply the Windows 8 Certificate of Authenticity label to your computer for easy reference in the future.
Type the product key into the Product key field.Figure : Entering a product keyWindows automatically detects whether the product key is valid.Figure : Detecting the product keyIf a User Account Control message appears, enter your password or provide confirmation.
If product activation is successful and a Thanks, you're all done message appears, click Close.Figure : Windows is successfully activatedIf activation was not successful, check the key and try entering it again, or continue to the Other ways to activate Windows 8 section of this document.
Confirming that Windows was activated:Follow the steps below if you want to verify that Windows activation was successful.
Press the Windows + I keys to open the Settings charm.
Select Change PC settings in the lower-right corner of the screen.Figure : Change PC settings
In PC Settings, select the PC and devices tab.Figure : Selecting PC and devices
In PC and devices, select PC info.
In PC info, look under Windows in the right pane to confirm that Windows is activated.Figure : Windows is activated
Adding features or getting a different edition of Windows 8:You can add features to Windows 8, or get a different edition of Windows 8. From the Start screen, type add features to open the Search charm, and then select Add features to Windows 8.1 from the search results. When the Add features to Windows 8.1 screen opens, follow the onscreen instructions.Figure : Adding features to Windows 8.1
Other ways to activate Windows 8
For alternate methods to activate Windows 8, choose one of the sections below.
Activate Windows 8 over the phone
If Windows 8 activation over the Internet is not possible, activate the product by contacting Microsoft over the phone.
note:When you contact Microsoft, do not request a "new" activation code. If you do, Microsoft might direct you to purchase a new operating system. If the operating system does not need to be replaced, simply activate or reactivate your existing installation.
To activate Windows 8 over the phone:
From the Start screen, type slui 4 to open the Search charm, and then select slui 4 from the search results.Figure : Searching for slui 4
Click the down arrow under Select your country or region, select the name of your country or region, and then click Next.Figure : Selecting the country from the list
Call the telephone number provided on the Call and provide your installation ID screen. Be prepared to enter the series of numbers listed under Installation ID.
Follow the instructions from the telephone system. When provided with the confirmation ID, write the numbers down.
On the Call and provide your installation ID screen, click the Enter confirmation ID button.Figure : Providing the installation ID
On the Enter your confirmation ID screen, enter the numbers into fields A through H, in the same sequence as provided by the telephone system, and then click Activate Windows.Figure : Enter your confirmation ID
If product activation was successful, a success screen is shown and you are done. If product activation is not successful, follow the steps in the Activate Windows 8 over the Internet section of this document; or, if Windows 8 came pre-installed on your computer, you can perform an HP System Recovery.
Activate Windows 8 using HP System Recovery
If your computer came with Windows 8 pre-installed and you have not replaced the motherboard, HP System Recovery can be used as an alternative to performing either an online or telephone activation. HP System Recovery restores Windows 8 to its original factory condition and reinstalls the original operating system. After an HP System Recovery, Windows 8 will activate automatically when the computer is connected to the Internet.
For more information about System Recovery, refer to the HP support document Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 8).
Activate Windows 8 after using HP System Recovery
After performing an HP System Recovery, or re-installing Windows 8, it should not be necessary to repeat the activation process. There are several different recovery situations to consider:
If the computer shipped with Windows 8 and the Recovery Manager is functional, use the Recovery Manager to restore the computer to its default factory conditions. Windows 8 activates automatically when connected to the Internet.
If the computer shipped with Windows 8 but the Recovery Manager is not functional, use the recovery discs to restore the computer to its default factory conditions. Windows 8 activates automatically when connected to the Internet.
If the computer shipped with an earlier version of Windows but included an upgrade disc for Windows 8 provided by HP, restore the computer to its default factory conditions and then upgrade again to Windows 8. Windows 8 activates automatically when connected to the Internet.
If the computer shipped with an earlier version of Windows and you upgraded or custom-installed a full retail version of Windows 8, use the Microsoft DVD to re-install Windows 8. Windows 8 activates automatically when connected to the Internet.
If the computer shipped with Windows 8 and the Recovery Manager is not functional, but you have not created the recovery discs, you can order a Windows 8 Recovery DVD. You might need to contact Microsoft to activate Windows 8.
Troubleshooting Windows 8 activation errors
If an error code appears while attempting to activate Windows, try the solutions below to solve the problem. If you continue to get an error message, contact HP (in English) to get support. When contacting HP, please have your model number, product number, and serial number ready.
Error message
What the error message means
Possible solutions
Windows isn't activated. This PC isn't activated anymore. If you reinstalled Windows or made changes to your hardware recently, you can contact support for help.
Windows 8 is not activated on the computer for reasons such as changes in the hardware configuration or because Windows 8 was activated multiple times on the computer.
Activate Windows. You're running Windows in safe mode. Restart Windows normally to get everything you need to activate.
Windows 8 activation is not possible in safe mode.
Restart in normal mode from Windows: Press the Windows + R key, type msconfig into the Open field, and click OK. On the General tab of the System Configuration tool, select the Normal startup radio button, and click OK. On the System Configuration pop-up window, click Restart
Activate Windows. There's a problem with activation. Please contact the manufacturer of your PC, or buy a new key.
There is a problem with the product key.
Activate Windows. The product key on this PC didn't work. You might need to contact the company that built this computer, or buy a new key.
There is a problem with the product key.
Windows isn't activated. The product key didn't work. Try a different key, or buy a new one.
Windows is unable to process the product key due to a problem in manufacturing, a problem with the computer, an incomplete reinstallation of Windows 8, an invalid product key, or because the key was not entered correctly.
Windows isn't activated. Your license to use this evaluation version of Windows has expired.
The free trial for Windows 8 Consumer Preview or Windows 8.1 Preview has ended, and the license is no longer valid.
Purchase the latest version of Windows 8, or restore the computer to a previous operating system using recovery or installation media. For more information, see:
Windows isn't activated. This product key is already being used on another PC. Try a different key, or buy a new one.
In most cases, Microsoft allows a product key to be installed on only one computer at a time.
Windows isn't activated. This preinstalled version of Windows can't be activated. Contact your PC manufacturer for assistance, or buy a new key.
Windows 8 is not activated on the computer for reasons such as changes in the hardware configuration or a problem in manufacturing.
Windows isn't activated. Enter a new product key to activate Windows.
Windows 8 is not preinstalled on the computer, and no product key is configured.
Windows isn't activated. The product key doesn't match the region you're in, so try a different key.
The product key is not for the region specified in your location settings.
Windows isn't activated. The product key can only be used to restore Windows on PCs that have Windows pre-installed. You can activate Windows on the phone.
The Windows 8 license installed on the computer does not match the type of key entered.
Windows isn't activated. There are files on your PC that are preventing activation. You need to buy and reinstall a new version of Windows.
There are files on the computer that are blocking Windows 8 from being activated.
Windows isn't activated. Windows couldn't be activated right now. We'll keep trying to activate it for you.
Windows is not able to connect with the online activation service.
Windows isn't activated. If you want to activate online, you need to connect to the Internet—or you can call us.
Your computer is not connected to the Internet.
Connect to the Internet, or follow the directions in Activate Windows 8 over the phone.
Windows isn't activated. The version of Windows is expired. Install the latest version to activate.
A trial or evaluation version of Windows 8 is installed, and the license is no longer valid.
See also
For more information on Windows activation, refer to the following websites:
Microsoft Product Activation web page (in English)
Microsoft's Get help with activation errors web page (in English)
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The Cardinals have some interest in re-signing linebacker Monty Beisel, who was cut Tuesday by the Chiefs.
Beisel played for the Cardinals for the previous three seasons before departing for Kansas City in free agency last spring. He was released to make room for former Cardinals tight end Leonard Pope.
Beisel's agent, Chuck Price, has spoken to Cardinals officials, but other teams are interested in Beisel, too. The Cardinals are off this week, so they could wait until next week to sign Beisel, provided he's available.
The Cardinals tried to re-sign Beisel last spring, but he had promised to sign with Kansas City before the Cardinals increased their offer.
Receiver Anquan Boldin continues to make strides as he further recovers from a right hamstring injury he suffered just before the start of the season.
In Sunday night's loss to the Colts, he was thrown to 11 times and made six catches for 83 yards and a touchdown. He's played in all three games and his speed and power is returning to form.
Having an off week should only help.
"He's gotten better every week and it's certainly good that this week he's got the chance to not have the wear and tear on it," coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "But 'Q' has battled his tail off, especially since that first game where he was about 80 percent.
"He's been working through it and I've been very impressed with that. He's looking better and better."
Fellow receiver Larry Fitzgerald is mad. Not at the Cardinals' play-calling or that he isn't seeing as many passes as he'd like. The three-time Pro Bowl selection is mad at himself.
"I don't think I'm playing on the same level I was last year," he said. "There's definitely a lot of things I need to improve on to get back to playing at that clip. But rest assured, I'll continue to bust my hump to get myself back there.
"That's just my mind frame and I'm not going to stop until I do."
The Cardinals aren't required to issue an injury report this week because they aren't playing a game, but they will use the time off to rest some injured players.
Offensive guard Reggie Wells has been playing with a thumb injury, and offensive tackle Levi Brown has been dealing with a sprained ankle.
Defensive end Darnell Dockett suffered a sprained ankle in last week's game, and backup defensive end Kenny Iwebema has been out with a sprained ankle.
Quarterback Kurt Warner admitted his right shoulder is still sore from a stinger suffered in the season opener. But he plans to practice fully this week. He took almost all of the snaps on Wednesday.
"I don't think Kurt wants to rest," Whisenhunt said. "That's his makeup, that's his nature. That's why he's been so successful."
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I'm sure some of you have done something similar but I don't recall seeing it discussed so here goes.
I have an older pair of knickers where the waist and seat have stretched way too much and are just too baggy now. They were sliding around and getting stuck on the nose of the saddle when I'd stand up and then sit back down. However, the leg/knee parts of the knickers are in great shape.
So......with scissors, elastic and some thread they're being converted to knee warmers with an EXTRA long length above the knee. I just double dare those things to slide down below my shorts now.........Why didn't I think of that before I shelled out the big bucks for the new holey knickers!!!
(I'll also use some of the fabric to patch my holey knickers)
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"Man when u twist yo ankle that **** really hurt...I can't feel my toes...smh"
Hope he can bounce back quickly...
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I'm sure with 3.5 days treatment he'll be able to play. If not, will give the DG haters a chance to see Colvin start.
Get well DG!
Did I wake up as an alum of Loras College, or is it just my imagination?
"Has Paul Rhoads run out of gas? Is this the year we lay an egg?" 5/18/2012 5:52 A.M.
I hope he gets better
If he's out for any games, I agree with his "smh" assessment. :(
We don't need to be working a freshman PG into the starting line up right now.
Luckily we only play 2 games the next 2 weeks, so that will give him some time to rest.
That time span will be good for him.
Another question: Does Buckley get some time now? I'd love to see what he can do......
That's not a knock on Diante. That wouldn't be classy or fair. I think all 3 of our PGs have the ability to contribute. I'm glad that we have options so that this isn't exactly the end of the world, though it hurts.
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Hope he will be back. How can you hate DG? Kid can play ball.
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Hope he will be back. How can you hate DG? Kid can play ball.
I can't hate him. I love the guy.
Originally Posted by CycloneErik
I can't hate him. I love the guy.
You love guys?
Originally Posted by Stewo
You love guys?
One more reason you're not getting those tickets.........
Originally Posted by CycloneErik
One more reason you're not getting those tickets.........
Sick burn!
We are just lucky it happened this year and not last year if at all. At least we have reasonable backups.
Let Prohm's Posse Ride: Hallice, Brady, Stu, Lard, Naz, Deonte, Monte, Matt, Simeon, Jordan, and Babb.
The two huge plus' you miss with DG are: (1) Assist/turn over ratio and (2) End of the half isolation play that DG seems to make every time (never understand why teams don't put 3 guys on him when we run the same play at the end of every 1st half -- Don't other teams watch film?).
The other teams watch film and that is why they don't force him to pass any earlier, just cut him off when he gets to the lane. This year it has worked about half the time, but last year it only worked about twice. Usually we **** the game clock away and don't even get a shot or just some really bad one.
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Hope Solo Bares It All And Denies That She Is A Sex Symbol
October 08, 2011 10:00 AM by Lisa Princ
This week on Dancing With The Stars on ABC, Hope Solo escaped elimination, but she struggled with getting her sexy on. Hope Solo recently bared it all for a magazine, but remains insistent that she is not a sex symbol. Read on for more…
Dancing With The Stars contestant, Hope Solo has been struggling to show us her sexy side on the show, but with some help from Maks, she proved that she could be sexy during her routine. Hope, however says she is not a sex symbol, despite recently posing nude for ESPN magazine. In ESPN's recent "bodies" issue, Hope Solo and other athletes posed nude, but Hope made sure she told them: "I still don't buy the idea that I'm a sex symbol."
Hope Solo also revealed that she has always had self image issues when it came to her body. The soccer star told the magazine: "Growing up, I felt insecure about my build. Guys would say, 'Look at those muscles! You can kick my ass!' I didn't feel feminine. But that's changed in the last four years," and "Sure, I've had marriage proposals, invitations to military balls and prom offers, but my entire purpose is trying to be the best, and if that exudes beauty too…it means the image of the typical female body type is finally evolving."
Do you think Hope Solo is sexy? She sure showed that she can be on the dance floor, but we can't help wonder if she will keep it up? Be sure to tune in Monday as the stars hit the dance floor once again!
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Degrees of courage
The sports announcer gushes into the microphone, "What a courageous performance!" He and his colleague in the TV booth then proceed to extol the athlete for his gritty performance in the face of so much pressure, how he played through pain and illness, and in the midst of such personal turmoil, too. Truly this athlete is a hero.
If you are a sports fan like me, such a description brings back memories. You might think of Michael Jordan's flu game in the 1997 NBA Finals or Willis Reed limping out onto the Madison Square Garden court to lead the New York Knicks to the NBA title in 1970. Maybe you remember Brett Favre's emotional game after the loss of his father in 2003 or, just recently, Rory McIlroy winning the European Tour's BMW PGA Championship mere days after he abruptly ended his engagement to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki. Others may think of athletes like Tim Tebow or Jason Collins, who competed under the scrutiny of a nation because of their personal convictions or lifestyle. At one time or another such feats have been described as "courageous."
Does anything in sports truly qualify as "courageous"? Each of the above examples falls at a different place on the scale, and none of them compare to the courage of firefighters, police officers, or military personnel. The courage of anyone who risks his or her life stands alone, and many believe it is a dishonor to them to call something as trite as a last-second goal or a game played on a bum knee "courageous." I don't agree.
We have a language that gives us one word for a massive range of reality. To say that playing football after a personal loss is not courageous because "true" courage belongs to first responders is like saying that a little girl isn't really sad when her pet ferret dies because "true" sadness is the loss of a parent. But both losses are real. One is just far more profound. Of course, sports announcers and pundits tend to go overboard with their gushing about the courage displayed in relatively trite moments (as all sports moments are compared with life and death). But that doesn't discount the courage that was shown.
Rather than getting our hackles up at the overuse of the word, we would do better to be gracious and broad in our understanding. Writers, announcers, and media types aren't trying to compare the courage of an athlete to the courage of an Army Ranger, and we shouldn't skewer them for it. As in all communication, it is incumbent upon us, the listeners and viewers, to listen to what the communicator is trying to say, not just our preferred interpretation of the words. And when we are communicating we must be careful with our own choice of words, lest we empty them of their meanings.
Courage shows itself in sports, just maybe not as often as advertised. To celebrate it doesn't demean those who have shown greater courage. There is value to be lauded in both small and big, and we should be gracious and discerning enough to do both well.


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Fearne Cotton's pregnancy style has been on our radar ever since she announced the happy news that she's expecting her first baby with rocker boyfriend Jesse Wood earlier this year.
The Radio 1 DJ, 31, has hosted red carpet coverage for the BAFTAs and the Golden Globes and has a successful clothing range with fashion e-tailer Very.co.uk. So it's no wonder that since announcing her pregnancy, all eyes have been keenly trained on that burgeoning baby bump, and more importantly, the clothes that cover it.
"I don't get why people think they have to look like a mum as soon as they get pregnant," she told Yahoo! Lifestyle, when we called her up for a chat.
[Related: Pregnant Fearne Cotton wraps up in leopard print coat]
"Maternity wear is so boring. Some places do OK stuff but mostly I've been wearing stuff that I would normally wear in a bigger size."
But Fearne admitted she has had to adapt her wardrobe slightly in order to accommodate her growing baby bump.
"Normally I would perhaps put on a pair of skinny jeans and a t-shirt and I cannot wear that now!" she laughed.
"I'm just sort of wearing a lot more tights and dresses which is fine by me.
[Related: Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby do party style at Celebrity Juice signing]
"I still sort of catch myself wearing Vans and a hoodie like a teenager and I think 'can I pull this off?" she joked.
But despite sometimes questioning her own fashion choices, Fearne told us she's confident in what she wears and advised other expectant mums to do the same.
"It's all about going for it. I'm still young and have fun!" she told us.
Fearne also admitted she has a maternity style crush on actress Sienna Miller, who had baby Marlowe in July this year.
"I think Sienna Miller is amazing, I absolutely adore her and she just looks so f**king cool all the time, pregnant or not," she told us.
"I just absolutely love that woman. She didn't change her style at all during her pregnancy so I love that."
Fearne told us she hasn't had a chance to visit the actress since she gave birth to baby Marlowe but says she would 'love' to and when we mention playdates, she lit up.
"Oh my God, that would be a dream come true!" she said.
[Related: Fearne Cotton is on trend in tartan]
Fearne also revealed to us that she tries harder with her make-up now that she's pregnant.
"I think you make more of an effort because you don't feel naturally as great so you have to slap it on a bit more," she told us.
She revealed she's a fan of the YSL Touche Eclat - "I'm dark under the eyes most days so I absolutely love it!" – Burt's Bees Lipbalm and Mamo Mio body butter, a "lifesaver" for preventing stretchmarks.
"I'm just looking at how I can maintain my body and keep it in some sort of tact over this bizarre process!" she said.
And has her pal and Celebrity Juice co-star Holly Willoughy been giving her pregnancy tips?
"Not really, I think people always want to tell you stuff when they've had a baby but she's just been like 'enjoy it, make the most of it'", she said.
"A lot of the time you can't tell people what to do when they're pregnant because it's so different.
"You've just got to do your own thing, so she's been good at not giving advice which I appreciate!" she said.
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One of the books for the The Thrifty Mama Book Club this August is Your Money, The Missing Manual by J.D. Roth. J.D. talks about the importance of setting both personal and financial goals. If you never set goals for your life, you're liable to wander around aimlessly and never do anything. If you aim for nothing, that's exactly what you will get. Here are some free online resources for setting and tracking both personal and financial goals:
- Joe's Goals
- 43 Things
- StickK
- Prioritizer from CNN Money
- and of course, Google Docs can be customized for goal tracking.
You can also keep track on your computer in an Excel Spreadsheet or by doing it "Old School" with a notebook and pen. So far I really like the way that StickK is set up, and you can see the above image of how you get started with StickK. Keep up with the August discussion on this book and more in My Community.
What are some of your long-term and short-term goals that you have set for yourself?


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Children's Advocacy Group Common Sense Media has released a new survey of parents (conducted by Knowledge Networks) that shows 17 percent of five to eight-year-olds game every day, while 81 percent have played games during their lifetime. That number drops to 51 percent when parents of the entire group (from birth to eight-years-old) were asked the same question.
The survey found that around 74 percent of children's screen time is predominantly spent watching television, compared to 10 percent with video games and 13 percent using a home computer.
Around 67 percent owned a home console, with 24 percent owning a handheld gaming device, and 29 percent owning an educational gaming device.
The study, which polled 1,384 parents in the United States, also saw a difference in the habits of boys and girls. Boys (56 percent) were more likely to play video games than girls (46 percent), have a video game player in their bedroom (14 percent for boys vs. 7 percent for girls), and to play console video games every day (14 percent for boys vs. 5 percent for girls).
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Basically I have to create a class called Die to represent a Die. It has to have a method called rollDie that generates a number between 1 and 6. I have to have a constructor that initializes the die to 1. I ahve to make a program to test it so I am trying to make a program that calls the class and generates a random number when run ann outputs it. bit it outputs a bunch of random numbers and letters.
here is the class I made:
/* Problem6 * Brandon Watkins * 9/23/08 * Die Class * * generates random number between 1 and 6 when die is rolled */ import java.util.*; import java.lang.*; public class Die { public int Die; public Die() { Die = 1; //Constructor initializes die as 1 } public int rollDie (int rollDie) { rollDie = (int) (Math.random() * 6) + 1; return Die; // generates random number between 1 and 6 } }
here is the program I have so far:
/* Problem6 * Brandon Watkins * 9/23/08 * * * generates random number between 1 and 6 when die is rolled */ // Import Classes Uncomment as needed import java.util.*; import java.lang.*; //replace ,program name> below with your program's name without the < and > public class Problem6 { static Scanner console = new Scanner (System.in); public static void main(String[] args) { //variable declaration Die result = new Die(); //executable statements System.out.println("You rolled " + result); } }
here is that I output, I want it to say You rolled ( a number between 1 and 6 is printed)
here is what i get:
You rolled [email protected]


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Energy briefs for Dec. 28
PostRock makes final payment
PostRock Energy Corp. has made the final payment of $4.5 million in its Kansas royalty settlement, the Oklahoma City energy company said Thursday. PostRock said it is paying for the settlement with its new revolving credit facility, which it expects to have a balance of $58 million at year's end. "We are pleased to announce that with this final payment, we have successfully resolved the last remaining liability from our predecessor entities," CEO Terry CW. Carter said. "We begin 2013 with no legacy issues, a new credit facility in place and plans for increasing shareholder value."
Vision shown in alternative fuels
Three state offices and a leading Oklahoma automotive dealership have earned the 2012 Zach D. Taylor Jr. Clean Cities Vision Awards for Regional Alternative Transportation Fuels Leadership. The Oklahoma Energy Secretary's Office, Central Purchasing Division and Fleet Management Division shared the public sector award for their efforts to develop the nation's first multistate procurement program for natural gas vehicles from original equipment manufacturers. The private sector award went to Okarche's Carter Chevrolet Agency Inc. and affiliate OEM Systems LLC, which celebrated its 2,000th natural gas vehicle conversion in February.
Panhandle to pay dividend
Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. will pay a regular quarterly dividend of 7 cents a share, the company announced Dec. 14. The dividend will be paid March 8, the day after Panhandle's annual shareholders meeting.
Wind farm to begin operations
The largest wind farm to be built in Kansas is scheduled to begin operation by the end of the year. Flat Ridge 2 is owned by BP Wind Energy and Sempra U.S. Gas and Power. The project has 274 wind turbines, each with capacity to generate 1.6 megawatts. At a total of up to 438 megawatts, the project can supply enough power for 160,000 homes, the companies said. The $800 million project is the largest to be built at once instead of in phases.


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Arab League condemns alleged bombing of Syrian military center, demands Syria be paid for damage. Lebanon: Strike shows 'terrorist state's true path'
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Published: 01.31.13, 12:48 / Israel News
Roi Kais
Breaking the silence: More than a day after the alleged Israeli airstrike
in Syria,
foreign minister is calling on Arab states to "confront Israel in every possible legal way."
Minister Adnan Mansour described the alleged bombing of a Syrian research center
as "blunt aggression which we strongly condemn."
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The Arab League
also responded to the report accusing the international community of encouraging Israel's actions by keeping silent. The league demanded that Syria be compensated for the damage and loss of lives.
According to Lebanese Minister Mansour, "This (Israeli) aggression shows yet again the true path this terrorist state has been treading since 1948. It is a threat on world peace and Arab security. It forces us as Arabs to take a firm stand in order to fight it in every possible legal way."
On Wednesday, prior to the report of the alleged strike in Syria, it was reported that Israeli Air Force jets had carried out several sorties over Lebanon.
The Arab League condemned the IAF's "infiltration into Syrian airspace and the bombing in Jamraya." It accused Israel of violating Syria's sovereignty in clear contradiction to the United Nations charter and international law.
The league demanded that the international community take responsibility and end Israel's continued assaults against Arab states. "The world's silence in the face of the Israeli bombing of Syrian sites in the past has encouraged Israel to continue its aggression while taking advantage of the situation to commit this crime."
The league said that Israel must "be held fully accountable for the aggression's outcomes" and demanded that Syria be compensated for the damage and casualties caused by the airstrike.


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Two big earthquakes overnight in the Pacific. (Is it just me, or do we seem to have earthquakes more regularly than we used to?)
George Zimmerman's defense team wants a different judge for the trial in the death of Trayvon Martin. But do you agree with their reasons why?
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If you're getting a refund, what are you doing with it?
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Bowie State Lady Bulldogs Dropped to 6-4 by Johnson C. Smith
Junior guard Ashley Castle led Bowie State with 15 points but the Lady Bulldogs still fell to Johnson C. Smith, 64-59, in a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) game on Jan. 4 in Charlotte, N.C.
Johnson C. Smith took control of the lead after jumping out to a 20-11 lead with six minutes left in the first half, according to Bowie State Sports Information. By halftime, the Johnson C. Smith lead had grown to 18 points.
The lead was pushed up to 21 points in the second half before the Lady Bulldogs eventually came roaring back on a 15-point scoring run that helped cut the lead to just one point with a little more than a minute left in the game. But that's when Johnson C. Smith closed out with a 6-2 run to hold on to the win.
Senior guard/forward Marquesha Sparks led JCSU with 12 points; she also nailed two clutch free throws in the final seconds to help secure the victory.
Junior guard Jasmine McIntosh scored 12 points for Bowie State.
The Lady Bulldogs are now 6-4 on the season and will take on CIAA foe Winston-Salem State on Jan. 6 in Winston-Salem, N.C.
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|Plainsmen begin season with 27-0 win at Dundy County-Stratton
Big runs and mistakes decide the game.
By Pastor Vince Carrig
Sports Writer
Quarterback Michael York ran for two touchdowns and the Plainsmen defense stuffed the Tigers' wingback offense to give Perkins County a 27-0, opening-game win over Dundy County-Stratton Friday night in Benkelman.
York found a long runway from which to take off after rounding the left side of the offensive line and flying 65 yards to put the Plainsmen ahead 14-0 at 10:32 of the third quarter.
After a play fake, the senior quarterback needed only to move around Tigers defender Seth Woods.
"Once I got to the one safety, I knew I had to make him miss, and if he had a good angle on me, I was just going to pitch it to Alex [Johnston] anyway, so either way, it was probably going to go the 'house,'" York said after the game.
Perkins County defensive lineman Derek Brueggeman fought through the confusion of the Tigers' wingback offense to lead the team in tackles with seven "solos," including dropping Dundy quarterback Baney for a four-yard loss on a critical third-down play.
The Plainsmen saw the Tigers march within 17 and 15 yards of the goal line on two separate drives, but shut the door and sent the home team away empty-handed.
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**FILE** This July 30, 2002 file photo shows former Rep. James Traficant Jr. in Cleveland, Ohio. Traficant has told freinds he wants to keep a low profile following his Sept. 2 release from prison, but organizers say they've sold about 1,000 tickets to a homecoming dinner for the ex-Ohio congressman. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
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Via will provide Verizon with a pickup truck and cargo van for the testing program. Via says its trucks could quadruple fleetwide fuel economy and cut greenhouse-gas emissions in half. The companies didn't disclose how many vehicles would be tested or how long the testing program would last.
Via's unveiled plug-in hybrid prototypes work vehicles include a truck, SUV and van. Via has started taking orders for the Extended-Range Electric VTrux – a converted Chevrolet Silverado – and will be doing the same for the SUV and van later this year. Initial pricing is expected to be in the $70,000 range.
Via, whose board of directors includes former General Motors vice cfhairman and Chevrolet Volt developer Bob Lutz, has pitched the truck's electric-only range at about 40 miles before the on-board gas-powered generator kicks in. The company is hoping to reach an annual target of 20,000 vehicles over the next few years. Via grew out of Raser Technologies, best known for converting a Hummer H3 to a plug-in hybrid.
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INDIANAPOLIS – Verizon and VIA Motors announced today, that they will collaborate to develop and demonstrate plug-in electric work vehicles using VIA's proprietary eREV (extended range electric vehicle) technology and evaluate the technology for possible wide scale application into Verizon's fleet.
The announcement was made at a press conference held today at the National Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, where VIA demonstrated an "electrified" pick-up truck and cargo van, two of the most widely used vehicles in Verizon's fleet, and provided test drives for the media and the public at the show.
Both models use VIA's proprietary eREV power train technology, enabling them to drive a majority of their daily work routes emission-free and entirely on electric power. The vehicles have up to 40 miles of all-electric range using advanced technology lithium ion batteries, with the added capability to drive unlimited additional miles using VIA's onboard electric generator or "range extender." Both vehicles can be charged from a typical 110V household outlet overnight for as little as $1 a day in some states.
In independent testing, VIA's eREV pick-up trucks have demonstrated up to 100 mpg in typical fleet driving. VIA anticipates the Verizon electrified work vehicles should improve fleet fuel economy up to 300% while cutting emissions in half or more.
"At Verizon, we're in the business of breaking down old technology barriers to drive innovation," said Verizon's Chief Sustainability Officer James Gowen. "By collaborating with VIA on this extended range technology we hope to create a game-changing opportunity for Verizon and other industries to reduce emissions and cut maintenance costs without having to wait years for large-scale electric charging infrastructure."
In addition to significant fuel savings, Verizon anticipates utilizing the vehicles onboard generator and power export option to power work tools or even provide power to their network in an emergency. Work vehicles, which typically carry thousands of pounds of equipment and cargo, can save significantly more money than lighter vehicles by shifting to electricity that costs just 50 cents per equivalent gallon in many states.
Cargo vans and pick-up trucks are widely used by Verizon and many other large fleets from communications to delivery fleets and contractors. Electrifying these work vehicles could have a significant impact on reducing emissions and oil consumption nationwide.
"We are impressed with Verizon's leadership and commitment to the environment and look forward to helping them electrify their large fleet. We anticipate that by demonstrating substantial operational savings through this project, Verizon will lead the way for many other fleets, demonstrating that going green actually saves money," said Kraig Higginson, CEO, VIA Motors.
About VIA Motors
VIA Motors is a privately held electric vehicle development and manufacturing company. VIA has developed a proprietary 650-volt eREV drive system technology designed for full size trucks and SUVs called the VIA V-Drive™. VIA employs a streamlined second stage manufacturing process to integrate its proprietary eREV power train into new OEM vehicles then sells directly to fleets under the VTRUX™ brand name. VIA VTRUX deliver up to 40-mile EV range and up to 400-mile extended range, averaging over 100 mpg in typical daily driving. Initially, VIA plans to sell directly to fleets, then later to consumers. VIA plans to scale its technology to many other vehicles and will ramp up production to 30,000 units per year over the next few years adding additional models and sizes. More information on VIA Motors may be found at: VIAmotors.com. To see a video on VTRUX with Bob Lutz go to VIAmotors.com/naias-promo.
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No, no silly you are the one brainwashed. The Ducati was designed around Stoner who has a significantly different style then Rossi. With Stoner's input the Ducati was run into the ground with help of Ducati management stubborness for not changing and underestimating the other factories ever increasing improvements. Rossi had to ride the mess developed over the past several years in his 1st year with them to convince management of a dire change. That started in year 2. However as they were essentially doing development in year 2 during races this didn't allow them to be to competitive. I'll give Stoner credit for winning a few races but his overall standings weren't better than Rossi's.