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How did you celebrate 2009?
It was December 18th, and with a week until Christmas, I really wanted to jet-off somewhere. My Flying Blue Gold balance was just over 121,000 - and I decided I wanted to use these Miles, or at least some of them, for a once in a lifetime flying trip. I checked out which PromoAwards (for those of you who don't know Flying Blue, PromoAwards are destinations which are usually 50% discounted from the normal mileage redemption rates) were availible, and noticed Detroit and Chicago featuring in the North America section. The carrier, naturally, would be KLM.
I booked the flights that night, and received my e-ticket confirmation from the Flying Blue Service Center the following day. Total cost, 45,000 miles 300EUR tax.
So here's the flights I would be taking:
EDI-AMS > AMS-DTW (and the following day...)
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 1280.
Aircraft: Boeing 737-800WL
Reg: PH-BGC "Pintail" (built May 2008).
Delivered from the factory, directly to KLM 28/05/2008.
30 December 2008.
Scheduled Departure: 09:50 (Actual: 10:05).
Scheduled Arrival: 12:25 (Actual: 12:25).
Total time: 1hr 35mins (Actual: 1hr 10mins).
Seat: 3A
Cabin: Europe Select
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Check-in & Security
I arrived at Edinburgh Airport (Scotland) about 2 hours before my flights departure. Recently, KLM and Air France have merged check-in facilities here, and passengers in line may be travelling on the CityJet service to Paris, or KLM to Amsterdam. The Economy Class check in line was extremely long, and completely blocking the Business Class facility. Even after saying "Excuse me." to the Economy passengers, they barely moved. So, I lifted my case, and walked right between them. Finally, when I reached the desk, I only had a 5 minute wait to be checked-in.
It was the usual, non-memorable Servisair customer service again. They are an absolutely awful handling agent, and their staff have absolutely no enthusiasm for what they do. The check-in agent, who thankfully was Scottish and had a reasonable command of the language, had a stern and unimpressed expression.
"Have you visited the Servisair lounge at Edinburgh before?" she forced out.
"Yes, I have." I replied.
"Right." She said, and handed my my lounge invitation.
Security has gone through numerous updates at Edinburgh. On this morning I had no wait at all, and made it through to the scanners instantly. The sign displayed "Your wait will be 3-5 minutes". Upon leaving the security check area, the screen displayed: "You waited less than 5 minutes".
Servisair Lounge at Edinburgh Airport
After changing some currency with Travelex (by the way, have any other Flying Blue members noticed the dramatic decreases in earning rates with Travelex? It's outrageous now), I headed to the Servisair Lounge.
Whilst the decoration is quite tasteful, the facilities aren't the best. The food selection is fairly limited to wrapped biscuits and snacks, and passengers have to leave the lounge to use the general airport toilets. Staff really do lack interest, and during this particular visit they sat behind the desk talking about failed relationships and other staff members. Not the best background noise in a relaxing pre-departure lounge. Not to worry, KL1280 was called on-time, and I made my way down to the gate.
Boarding & Welcome onboard
Boarding was called for Business Class passengers, and those requiring extra assistance. I don't see why anyone not included in these groups needs to congregate at the gate doors. Just be patient...
As I walked down the jetway I could see the purser talking to the dispatcher at the aircraft doors. They both stood aside and as I walked past the purser noticed my KLM aircraft keyring on my hand luggage.
"Ah, a KLM aircraft!" she exclaimed.
"Yep," I replied.
"Welcome onboard sir." She replied with a huge smile.
On this trip in particular, I've noticed that the KLM service is exceptional. KLM crews have always been my favourite in the sky, however with this new 'Journeys of Inspiration' campaign, they've really upped their game. I'm very impressed.
The flight was slightly delayed, for reasons which weren't explained, but the flight deck crew managed to ensure we departed by 10:05. As we waited I could see our neighbouring Continental 757-200 bound for Newark, NJ. This model was delivered to Continental brand-new in May 1997.
Since KLM uses a moveable bulkhead for these European flights the actual seats are the same as those in Economy Class. Although KLM does sell the middle seat in 'Europe Select', I have never flown on a flight where this seat was occupied and on this particular flight I had seats 3A,B,C to myself. Plenty room to stretch out and put my feet up.
Since the aircraft is less than 6 months old, the cabin had a very modern feel, and all the fixtures were in very good condition.
Not long after departure the very professional and efficient purser began the onboard service.
"Mr. Scanlon, would you like a snack?" She asked
"Yes please." I replied
It was one of those infamous ES boxes. However this example was a very pleasant surprise. The food was absolutely delicious, and the dessert, well, as usual with ES was sickeningly sweet. Never mind, it was bearable.
KL1280 Europe Select Box Menu
Cream cheese piadina, salted veal and asparagus with walnut cream.
Pumpkin compote on mango 'kheer' topped with cranberries.
As well as this, I enjoyed an iced glass of Coca-Cola Light and the after meal tea service. The purser brought the tea (in a nice little KLM cup) on a tray, complete with sugar, milk and a stroopkoekje (which are absolutely delicious).
Arrival into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
25 minutes before our scheduled arrival, we began our descent into Amsterdam.
Upon arrival we taxied to our arrival gate D10. The taxi wasn't too long at all, only about 5 minutes - much shorter than a taxi out to the Polderbaan!
We pulled up along side 2 Martinair 763s: one standard and one retro livery.
Upon leaving the aircraft I asked for the aircraft registration as I'd missed it at Edinburgh. The purser told me the registration and the aicraft name in Dutch and English before asking, "Do you take that down on all your flights? That's nice." I love the Dutch charm. This lady delivered some of the best service possibly in the sky, and I'll be writing to KLM in recognition of her efforts.
So I enter the terminal, very pleased with KLM's service this far.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 617.
Aircraft: Boeing 777-200ER
Reg: PH-BQA "Albert Plesman" (built September 2003).
Delivered from the factory, directly to KLM 24/10/2003.
30 December 2008.
Scheduled Departure: 16:10 (Actual: 16:20).
Scheduled Arrival: 19:05 (Actual: 18:35).
Total time: 8hrs 55mins (Actual: 8hrs 10mins).
Seat: 1J
Cabin: World Business Class
Panorama Terrace & New Intercontinental KLM Crown Lounge
I love the simplicity of Schiphol! I easily walked out past Passport Control and into baggage claim area. From here, I walked out into the main departure halls. Any trip to Schiphol wouldn't be complete without a quick visit to Planes Plaza, an absolutely fantastic little shop which I'm sure some of you guys have checked out before.
I managed to get a nice 1:100 KLM 737-900 model, and a cheap DVD on Schiphol. There was so much more I could have bought, I just didn't have the Euros! Oh well, it's always an excuse to come back. . .
Time to head back airside and visit this new Crown Lounge, something I've been very excited about.
PH-KCI Mother Theresa on stand. This aircraft is leased from ILFC.
By 2pm most of the long-haul flights have departed and the lounge really quietened down. The food select really improved, and not long before I left they brought out a hot plate of rice. The food, although admittedly not overly abundant, was of good quality. The staff in the lounge were always on hand to clear plates and glasses and weren't overly attentive. The lounge had a very relaxed but efficient atmoshphere. The service desk always has staff on hand to help out and there are some exceptional views to be had!
At about 15:10 I headed from the lounge down to gate F9 and saw the queue snaking for Economy security. I walked up to the business class lane but the guard lady wasn't paying much attention so I walked right through. She turned to stop me, seen my Gold luggage tag and said "Oh, please... " gesturing for me to take first place in the queue. The security is really very efficient, and once through I headed to the reserved Business Class waiting area.
Boarding was called for "Business Class and families needing assistance." Clearly this wasn't very clear, as the jetway filled with all passengers for the flight in an almighty push. This seemed very dangerous, particularly for these families needing assistance. Considering Business Class was only 8 seats filled, I'm not too convinced there were THAT many families needing assistance. Oh well, I had a nice chat with an older American couple on the bridge about college and my future. It also gave me a great feeling wishing them a pleasant flight, whilst I turned left into WBC and they headed down the aisle into coach.
Welcome Onboard
As I made my way to my seat, 1J, I was greeted by two KLM cabin crew members. They gave a warm welcome onboard with huge smiles - just the KLM service I've grown to love. I stowed my hand luggage, and just as I sat down one of the ladies appeared again with my menu, duty free selection and amenity kit. On my seat already was a nice soft pillow and a blanket. These blankets feel slightly heavier than those on previous flights, and I really like the new feel. As soon as I was comfortable the crew member reappeared and asked if I'd like champagne, orange juice or water. I choice orange juice. KLM has the best orange juice I've tried, so it's an obvious choice for me.
The captain informed us of a slight delay as we needed to be de-iced. Having never been de-iced before, I was quite excited to see this process. He advised us that this process does produce a lot of steam, and not to worry.
KL617 Inflight Dining
Not long after departure the crew member reappeared:
"Mr. Scanlon, what would you like to eat?"
"The chicken, please."
"No problem."
Before the dinner service began I got the usual KLM pre-dinner drinks and nuts. I've never eaten those nuts, as I don't eat nuts, but they're always nicely presented in those little KLM bowls.
Crab tartlet.
Presented with curry avacado guacamole, citrus jelly and sourdough crisps.
A choice of...
Miso glazed salmon.
Offered with soya butter, fennel creme and cabbage.
Slow-cooked breast of chicken.
Enhanced by tarragon gravy, potatoes fondant and puree of green peas.
Slow-cooked pork belly.
Topped with an Asian barbeque sauce served with potato mousseline, spinach and lentils.
As I've already mentioned, I opted for the chicken.
We invite you to select your choice of a sweet dish, cheese or fresh fruit from our dessert trolley.
I chose the sweet dish, which was absolutely delicious. I really was very impressed with this dish. I'm not entirely sure what it was, and as usual neither were the KLM crew who usually say "some kinda pie..."
Once all the meal dishes had been cleared, the crew came round offering a tea/coffee service. I opted for tea and she presented me with a wooden tea box containing all kinds of tea.
Then came a nice little touch. The crew brought round a box of fine chocolates, opened to all passengers to pick one they'd like.
Finally, the mineral water distributed after the meal has changed from Vittel to Chaudfontaine. Not that I really noticed a difference. . . I just wish they'd give you a water glass, instead of that cheap plastic cup!
Mid-flight the crew distributed ice cream, or a vegetable stick. I chose the ice cream
Shortly before landing a snack was served.
%u25A0 Lamb calzone
%u25A0 Moroccan flatbread with falafel
I opted for the flatbread, but only because the choices weren't exactly apetising. The featured country was Morocco for this period.
It was edible, but nothing special. I'd prefer it if they offered something a little more in keeping with the passengers. Moroccan flatbread isn't exactly a Dutch/US favourite - although it's probably better than hamburgers in World Business Class!
Arrival into DTW
After the snack it wasn't long before we were making our approach into Detroit. The flight was very smooth on the way down, and was most comfortable. The crew distributed the Delft Blue Houses. On this occassion I got number 29, as well as the nice little booklet which includes the 89th house released.
Finally, the scene as we disembarked KL617. Another great World Business Class flight, with exceptional crew. KLM really hit the spot on this flight. Although, given that the flight was 22% full in WBC, this definitely added to the experience and made it far more exclusive.
As the few WBC passengers were first off the aircraft, we had no wait at security in Detroit. I walked right on up to a lovely young (and very good looking) border protection guard, Bonas. We chatted about the Delta merger, the Northwest 747 and frequent flyer miles! Luggage took a little while to come through, which was a bit frustrating, especially when luggage is arriving at two belts.
Northwest Airlines 3527.
Aircraft: Bombardier CRJ-900.
31 December 2008.
Scheduled Departure: 13:35 (Actual: 14:05).
Scheduled Arrival: 13:54 (Actual: 13:55).
Total time: 1hr 19mins (Actual: 49mins).
Seat: 1A
Cabin: First Class
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After spending the night at the Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport, I woke the next morning at about 9am. The hotel is absolutely excellent, in very nice condition and with spectacular views. I never tried any of the dining options, looked a little expensive, but the hotel was of an impressive size and the convenience of the exclusive security entrance makes it a great little touch.
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A doctor, a Morgan Stanley managing director, a venture-capital investor, a managing partner of a Texas-based financial firm and a retired chief operating officer of Microsoft Corp. are among the buyers and sellers in this week's priciest home sales.
$2.6 million for home near Paradise
Valley Country Club.
$2.21 million: 8,454-square-foot home in the Preserve at Lincoln in Paradise Valley.
Cash buyer pays $2.75 million for 7,693-square-foot Santa Barbara-style estate in Paradise Valley.
Cathlyn Stephen paid cash for a three-bedroom, 3�1/2-bath, 6,700-square-foot home on a 12-acre parcel on the western side of Desert Mountain's Geronimo Golf Course in Scottsdale. It features radiant-heated stone floors, terrapin stone hearth fireplaces and showers sheathed in Peruvian river rock. It includes a media room with drop-down projector; a chef's kitchen; a great room-style living area leading out to tiered patios and a negative-edge pool and spa designed for entertaining. There are three master suites, all with two fireplaces, including one in each of the three shower areas. Cathlyn Stephenspecializes in internal medicine in her practice in Phoenix. The home was sold by Richard and Robin Slutsky.
Robert Faitell and his wife, Sandra Kidd, paid cash for a 5,378-square-foot home with a pool. The home was originally built in 2005 on the southern edge of the Country Club at DC Ranch in Scottsdale. Faitell is a managing director at Morgan Stanley in New York. The home was sold by Richard Eneim and his wife, Kathryn. Richard Eneim is a managing member of Mason Road Holdings LLC in Scottsdale.
Michael Sherwin purchased a three-bedroom, 3�1/2-bath, 5,047-square-foot home originally built in 1998 on the eastern side of the Estancia Club in Scottsdale. The home was sold by Robert Allsop and his wife, Elizabeth. Robert Allsop is a venture-capital investor from Iowa who built the home in 1998. Michael Sherwin paid $3.5 million for another home at Estancia in March 2003.
Gregg Knudten and his wife, Deborah, bought a 5,200-square-foot home with a pool The home was originally built in 2005 on the eastern side of the Whisper Rock Club in Scottsdale. Gregg Knudten is a managing partner of the Pacific Southwest and Texas region of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. The home was sold by 555 Holdings LLC, a Wisconsin limited-liability company.
Robert and Patricia Herbold, as trustees of the Robert J. Herbold and Patricia L. Herbold Revocable Trust, paid cash for a three-bedroom, three-bath, 2,978-square-foot condo at Esplanade Place Condominiums in the Biltmore area of Phoenix.
Robert Herbold, retired executive vice president and chief operating officer of Microsoft Corp., is managing director of the Herbold Group LLC, a consulting business, and is an operating partner of the private-equity firm Thoma Bravo. Before his employment with Microsoft, Herbold spent 26 years with Proctor and Gamble, the last four years as senior vice president.
The home was sold by Elaine Millman, as successor trustee of the Leonard Millman Trust, and as trustee of the Elaine Millman Trust.
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Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe
My family loves these as a quick snack. They're so refreshing on a hot summer day.
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 whole graham crackers, halved
- 1. In a bowl, combine the ice cream , peanut butter and vanilla until well mixed. Spread over 2 graham cracker squares. Top with remaining squares. Wrap and freeze until solid, about 1 hour. Yield: 2 sandwiches.
Nutritional Facts
One sandwich (prepared with low-fat frozen yogurt, reduced-fat peanut butter and reduced-fat graham crackers) equals 201 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 214 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
Reviews for Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches
Wine Pairings
Sweet White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
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FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2011 file photo, Sacramento Kings owners George, Gavin and Joe Maloof, left to right, cheer on their team against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif. The city of Sacramento, the NBA and the Kings have announced a tentative deal to finance a new arena that would keep the team in California's capital. Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, NBA Commissioner David Stern and the Maloof family, which owns the Kings, announced Monday in Orlando, Fla., that an agreement had been reached. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater, file)


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Bernard, a 33-year-old Democrat, defeated Riviera Beach Councilman and fellow Democrat Cedrick Thomas in the race to fill the seat of Priscilla Taylor, who left the state House in June when Gov. Charlie Crist appointed her to the Palm Beach County commission.
Turnout was about 4.7 percent — even lower than the 4.9 percent turnout of eligible Palm Beach County voters for a special Senate election three weeks earlier.
"I'm excited. This is a great opportunity….I'm happy to represent the people of District 84," Bernard said Tuesday night from a party at Pistache restaurant in West Palm Beach.
He called Thomas "a great city councilman in Riviera Beach."
District 84 is about 54 percent black. Bernard will be the only black member of Palm Beach County's state House delegation.
Bernard lives outside District 84 and couldn't vote in Tuesday's election, but said he plans to move into the district before he takes office Sept. 22.
Sept. 22 is the date when a general election was scheduled to fill the seat. But because only Democrats Bernard and Thomas filed for the seat, the general election was canceled and Tuesday's Democratic primary was opened to all voters regardless of party affiliation and determined who would fill the seat.
Bernard raised nearly $70,000 — including $15,000 of his own money — for the race while Thomas raised $27,106.


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Motorcycle rider injured in crashJune 18,2013Motorcyclist injured in crash
ARLINGTON A Shaftsbury man was sent to the hospital with minor injuries after a crash Saturday afternoon, according to the Vermont State Police.
Police believe Howard Guber, 75, of Kennesaw, Ga., was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry north on Route 7A in Arlington when he turned left in front of Eric Broderson, 44, of Shaftsbury, who was driving a 2009 KMT motorcycle, south on Route 7A.
Broderson unsuccessfully attempted to stop. His motorcycle slid into the rear passenger side of Gubers car as Broderson hit the pavement.
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The admiral in charge of Navy hospitals in the east region says the quality of care at the hospital in North Carolina is excellent.
Rear Adm. Bob Kiser said Tuesday he had "no concerns about the quality of care" at the Camp Lejeune hospital.
Public questions about the quality of mental health care at the base were raised last year by the September firing of Dr. Kernan Manion. He's a brain trauma specialist who had complained to commanders about poor facilities, inadequate care and weak security.
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Spencer, IA (KICD)–Citizens in the city of Spencer may have noticed the sound of the Spencer Municipal Utilities jet powered generator in operation on Wednesday.
Often times that is reserved for extremely hot days when electric demand is heavy. Electric Manager Roger Morris tells KICD News that wasn't the case as they were asked to generate by their electric supplier.
Morris says while the work has been finished, the suppliers did tell SMU to be on standby for a possible electrical emergency today and tomorrow. The reasoning in unknown but Morris speculated that it could have something to do with storms on the east coast which have caused over 1 million customers to be without power.
Morris would like the public to know that just because they are generating power, it doesn't necessarily mean it's a local issue.


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Are you as hungry as an Infected for more details about the story of Ellie before the events of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us kicks off? Well you're in luck, as Dark Horse Comics is releasing a prequel comic book series detailing the exploits of Joel's 14-year-old sidekick -- but it is any good?
So far two issues of the planned four issue mini-series based on Ellie's life before the events in the game have been released, and I'm going to take a look at them here and see if they are worth picking up.
The first two comics tell the story of Ellie's arrival at a military boarding school and how her adventurous spirit soon has her in conflict with everyone from the teachers to the pupils. Luckily, our heroine meets another free spirit named Riley and they strike up a friendship. Later, when Riley suggests a trip outside the school walls, Ellie is keen to go as she has never been outside of the safe zone. Once outside however Ellie finds out Riley has a secret agenda, which leads them first into conflict then into danger as the Fireflies attack and Riley wants to use them to help her escape from the school.
From the moment you pick up this comic you know this is no exploitative tie-in, as it's penned by Naughty Dog designer Neil Druckmann, while comic artist and writer Faith Erin Hicks also contributes to the material. You know you're in for a good read when tie-in comics feature those who know the game and its world as intimately as Druckmann and co, and The Last of Us prequel series is no exception to this rule.
Druckmann and Hicks start the comic well instantly setting the grim background to Ellie's world as she arrives at the school just in time to witnesses the execution of a citizen who is infected. Afterwards, as she turns to Joel for help who abandons her, we see Ellie's fierce independent spark of survival flicker into life and begin to burn. The writers use Ellie as our guide to this terrible state of affairs and the horrors of the world are continually bought home to the reader as they see it all through her eyes; this is done well in an especially grisly scene well drawn by Hicks when Ellie washing a car as punishment for fighting other children finds human remains stuck to its side. I really liked the fact that the whole story sticks with Ellie as this allows the plot to really build without distractions from any side characters.
The writing and art are certainly two great features of this comic, Druckmann and Hicks set the tone well balancing the grim setting with cheeky interplay between Ellie and Riley. The reader can see the world has changed for the worse but can also feel that with people like Ellie maybe things aren't so grim if you can keep your head up.
When talking about the great art my review would be remiss if I didn't mention the subtle pallet of colours Rachelle Rosenburg layers Hicks' art in. Rosenburg uses bright colours sparingly mostly in panels that depict life before the infection which serve as a great visual reminder to the reader of just how much the world has changed.
I really enjoyed The Last of Us comic and feel it's a cracking read that really adds something to the game's story, and I can't wait for the next two parts to find out just what danger awaits Ellie and Riley. If you want to get to know Ellie better before you get the game then you can get hold of the comic at the Dark Horse site here.
The Last of Us comic book review: a worthy companion to Naughty Dog's epic adventure
Are you as hungry as an Infected for more details about the story of Ellie before the events of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us kicks off? Well you're in luck, as Dark Horse Comics is releasing a prequel comic book series detailing the exploits of Joel's 14-year-old sidekick -- but it is any good?


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Animated pie chart representing 30 years of music industry revenue
Visit Digital Music News if you'd like to see the individual slides…
Each pie shows the revenue contribution from various formats, 1980-2010, based on RIAA revenue figures.… This is US-based data, and each pie represents 100% of total recording revenue.
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David Paul Regier says:
It would have been nice to see the actual size of the pie change in relation to revenue received. Just so we could see how the industry is tanking.
Matthew says:
There's always a bigger fish…
AnotherLaura says:
Awesome! I found the most surprising thing to be how big of a market share CDs still hold.
Brent Hobbs says:
yeah, the staying power of CDs is pretty impressive
CG says:
The staying power of CDs doesn't seem all THAT surprising, considering that digital music usually requires some sort of initial investment (iPod, smartphone, connection plans, etc) that prices it out of the reach of quite a substantial number of consumers.
There are plenty of kids, lower-income people, etc who have enough 'fun money' to buy CDs but still don't quite have the income to buy the bigger items that allow them to take advantage of digital music. That will change, especially as smartphones become cheaper and more ubiquitous.
AnotherLaura says:
Disagree. You can burn your own CD's from a computer with a small/comparable investment as buying them. Plus buying singles at 99 cents each and burning your own CD's is often more affordable if you're buying albums with only a few songs you really like on them. Also, even "dumb" modern phones will often play mp3s from a micro SD card.
CG says:
I hate to point this out, but… computers – while cheaper than they once were – are still not as cheap as a CD player.


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The 'Plusses and Minuses' of Search Engines
February 9, 2000
Ever tried finding something in an Internet search-engine, only to find lots of what you don't want and little of what you do?
One way around that is by trying plusses and minuses.
If you search for +Babe +Ruth, you will get only listings with both those words included.
If you search for +Babe -Ruth, you will get listings that include Babe but not Ruth (helpful if you're looking for something about the movie about a pig).


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Today a mix of clouds and sun, windy, high 92. Tonight partly cloudy, slight chance for isolated shower late. Saturday Partial clearing, chance of scattered showers and storms, high 80, breezy.
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The High School State Track & Field Championships get underway today at Omaha Burke Stadium. Classes "B" & "D" start their competition at 9:00 AM while Classes "A" & "C" gets underway at 3:30. Representing Norfolk High in the Class "A" competition will be Kyle Freudenburg (PV), Zachary Hoffie (1600), David Holmberg (PV), Corbin Marksmeier (110 H & 300 H), Timothy Metcalf (1600), Tremain Monroe (HJ), Caleb Neuhalfen (Shot Put), Benjamin Protzman (3200), Michael Schwartz (Discus), Alex Starkel (HJ), Jaycee Bradley (4X400 Relay), Monifah Curtis (Discus & Shot Put), Megan Dolezal (PV), Erica Dover (Shot Put), Katherine Dover (4X400 Relay), Brooke Herchenbach (100), Chelsea Johnson (300 H & 4X400 Relay), Marissa Moore (1600), Amanda Ramberg (HJ), Katricia Svoboda (Discus), Taylor Thompson (HJ), & TaLeah Williams (4X400 Relay). Participating in the Class "B" Championships for Norfolk Catholic will be Nick Arlt (200), Brandon Becker (HJ), Jordan Bellar (LJ), Jared Keller (PV), Bailey Barnes (300 H), Abby Beller (1600 & PV), Joelle Heng (800 & 1600), Amy Miller (800 & 1600), & Rachel Wieser (1600). Involved in the Class "C" competition for Lutheran High Northeast will be Dalton Bichlmeier (Discus), Ryan Freudenburg (Discus), Kyle Meyer (LJ & TJ), Megan Gebhardt (100, 200, & LJ), Janey Pasold (LJ), Shelby Stolze (100 & 300 H), & Larissa Toth (Discus). 440 athletes from the area are involved in the Championships. We'll have reports throughout today & Saturday on Newstalk WJAG 780 AM & 105.9 FM, 106 KIX, & Lite Rock 97-5.
The Norfolk High girls tennis team's season has come to conclusion in the first round. Emily Kortje lost her #1 Singles match to Alissa Sivinski of Millard North 6-1, 6-0. Kayla Fowler was beaten in #2 Singles by Kylie Schiermann of Fremont 6-0, 6-0. Whitney Schutt & Emma Kwapnioski lost their #1 Doubles match to a team from Millard West 7-5, 2-6, 6-3. McKenzie Essley & Sydney Pfeifer were beaten in their #2 Doubles first round match to a team from Bellevue East 6-1, 6-2.
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Local Scores: Nebraska 15 Michigan 2 (Bsbl); Creighton 7 Wichita St. 3 (Bsbl); Tacoma 3 Omaha Storm Chasers 2 (Bsbl).
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The economy remains strong in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states because of the health of agricultural businesses there. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says even though the May numbers in a survey he conducts are positive, he believes the region's economic growth will slow in the months ahead as the global economy weakens and crop prices decline.
A conditional use permit request for a new commercial fertilizer facility southwest of Norfolk has hit a roadblock after the Madison County Joint Planning Commission has denied an amendment to a setback regulation. Thursday night's meeting was moved into the garage of the County Shop in Norfolk when over 100 people showed up -- most opposed to Helena Chemical Company's request to operate a new facility on 836th Road, abut a mile west of Highway 81. Planning Commissioners voted 7-1 to give a unfavorable recommendation to the County Board on the setback issue. Helena's conditional use permit request wasn't considered last night since the setback amendment was needed to proceed any further.
Supporters of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Deb Fischer gathered Thursday in Norfolk to congratulate her on her Primary win and pledge their support in the General Election. She said she won the primary with the best grassroots organization in the state.
Many people are expecting the U.S. Senate race between Democrat Bob Kerrey and Republican Deb Fischer to be based on issues, and not attacks. Kerrey told a group of supporters Thursday in Norfolk that is his wish - and he wants to make one thing clear - he IS a Nebraskan. Kerrey also discussed health care reform, climate change, balancing the budget, Washington gridlock and other topics.
In 1928, a statue honoring veterans of World War I was dedicated between 5th and 6th Streets on Norfolk's Pasewalk Avenue. Thursday -- 84-year's later -- the Doughboy Monument in front of Norfolk Junior High School was rededicated. School Principal Mike Hart said he is proud of his students working with local veteran's groups in helping to raise funds for the refurbishment of the statute known as "Charlie."
A gorilla injured in a fight at an Omaha zoo has returned to his home. Motuba, a 27-year-old silverback gorilla better known as "Tubby," was treated at the Nebraska Medical Center on May 5 for a fractured jaw. Motuba and a younger gorilla apparently got into a fight that left the older gorilla with a fractured jaw that pushed three of his teeth outward. Zoo officials say fights between gorillas aren't unusual, but injuries are typically minor scrapes and bruises.
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VALDOSTA, Ga. – Despite an early exit from the Gulf South Conference Tournament, the Valdosta State Lady Blazers found out they are still alive in the postseason. Sunday evening, the NCAA announced the eight-team NCAA South Regional, and Valdosta State was slotted as the sixth seed. The Lady Blazers will face third seed Fort Valley State in the opening round of the tournament.
The rest of the field for the NCAA South Regional is as follows: top seed and host of the tournament Rollins, second seed Florida Southern, fourth seed Alabama-Huntsville, fifth seed Delta State, seventh seed Florida Tech and the eighth seed will go to Gulf South Conference champion West Alabama.
As Rollins is the host institution of the tournament, it will take place in Winter Park, Fla., with first round tip offs scheduled for Friday.
Other first round matchups include Rollins vs. West Alabama, Florida Southern vs. Florida Tech and Alabama-Huntsville vs. Delta State.
The GSC placed four teams in the regional tournament while the Sunshine State fields three and Fort Valley State is the lone representative of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Valdosta State will put its 20-7 record on the line against SIAC Champion Fort Valley State (23-6). The Lady Wildcats beat Tuskegee, 61-52, Saturday to claim their second consecutive SIAC Championship.
Rollins enters the tournament as the Sunshine State Champion after beating other NCAA South Regional participants Florida Tech, 72-68, and Florida Southern, 71-68, en route to the SSC Championship. Rollins stands at 24-5 on the year while Florida Southern is 23-6 and Florida Tech is 18-10.
GSC representatives Alabama-Huntsville and Delta State have joined Rollins and Florida Southern at the top of the NCAA South Regional rankings all season. Meanwhile, West Alabama entered the GSC Tournament as just the fourth seed, but knocked off top seed Delta State, 62-53, in the semifinals, and second seed Alabama-Huntsville, 86-74, in the finals to claim the GSC Championship.
Alabama-Huntsville enters the tournament with a 23-6 record while Delta State stands at 21-6. West Alabama is 14-14 on the year.
Continue to check www.vstateblazers.com for updates as the tournament draws near.


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Yururi Wedge Models Comparison
19 Oct 2011
Today I'm going to look more closely at Keigekiku Yururi's current wedge lineup. As you may have seen on the blog a few weeks ago, I covered the different forged irons which offer a bit of something for everyone. The wedge line is much of the same, with top quality forgings, designs and performance for a variety of players. This post will look more at the visual design of each model and compare they side by side.
The current Yururi lineup includes the Gekku Raw Wedge (non conforming grooves), the Tour Wedge (in both conforming and non conforming grooves), the Chili Wedge (conforming grooves), the Tour Seida Wedge (non conforming grooves) and the Seida Rupas wedge (conforming grooves). Every model is an original design forged from premium S25C steel in Himeji and each head individually grinded and finished. They all show superb workmanship and on the model like the Gekku Raw which is unplated and unfinished you can really see the skills of the grinders at work (see the post I made on the Gekku Raw).
All the pictures below can be clicked on to pop up a larger image for your viewing pleasure. It can be hard to squeeze in the comparison pics when our blog is limited to 648 pixels in its content column.
General size and shape...
When first comparing the Yururi models side by side you'll notice that size wise, they are not that different from one another. while they are not ultra compact, Yururi wedges are on the smaller side which will appeal to better players. Size aside, the differences like in the grinds, and designs of each head as well as the overall shapes and finish. All 5 models are superb looking and from an aesthetics standpoint quite attractive. The Gekku Raw and Tour Models (silver paintfill for non conforming and gold for conforming) are both finished in black with the Gekku being dyed black and the Tour a flat black. The Chili and both Seida wedges are plated and satin in finish.
Face Profiles...
From the face profiles, you can see that the Gekku, Tour and Chili are tear drop shaped heads while the Seida models are rounder, especially the Rupas. The head shapes actually go hand in hand with the grinds and while all 5 models are versatile, they do excel in certain conditions which I'll talk about below with the grinds. Typically a tear drop shape allows for more mass towards the toe which also raises the CG away from the hosel and creates a stronger heavier spin ball. It also promotes the better player, when opening up the wedge to utilize the full length of the face for more spin control. The Seidas have a larger face area for slightly more ease of use and confidence at address.
At Address...
Here again at address you can see how the Seida Rupas is more rounded and the raw black face provides a nice target for the increased impact area. All Yururi wedges have reasonably thin top lines and pretty small offset, the older non conforming Tour Seida has the most offset while the Gekku, Tour, Chili and Rupas are all quite close in offset numbers. Being raw, the Gekku has the sharpest grooves and this is one of the reasons why the Gekku's 41 and 45* lofts are very popular as golfers purchase them to replace 8, 9 and PW irons for much superior spin and stopping power. The Seida Tour which is also non conforming may have the most bite due to a very aggressive face milling.
Sole and Grind...
The top images shows a side by side comparison of the grind and sole shape of each Yururi model. All 5 models have some degree of trailing edge, heel and leading edge relief to different extents which increase verastility. The Seida series feature a wider and rounder sole which helps it suit lusher courses and provide a bit more forgiveness. The Gekku, Tour and Chili have narrower soles making them very versatile for different conditions and in tight lies and especially excelling in harder conditions. The heel relief is the largest on the Tour models allow the head to be completely opened up but still pointing at the target with its tear drop shape. As mentioned above when comparing head shapes, the sole matches the face in creating maximum spin control and direction. The largest amount of leading edge relief is on the leading edge grind of the Gekku Raws and this helps it dig less even though the sole is rather narrow. Bounce varies on all the models and there is really quite a variety of bounce to match different swing styles. The Chili model actually has the most to choose from with the number of Chilis representing the amount of bounce ie 1 chili = low to mid bounce, 2 chilis = medium to high bounce, 3 chilis =very high bounce.
In the end Yururi has 5 great wedges that all look and feel wonderful and are grinded and designed with top performance in mind. Like the Yururi irons, there is a Yururi wedge for everyone and all different kind of swings and conditions. As always you can find all the Yururi clubs in the pro shop and if you need advice or custom quotes (Yururi can be built with any shaft and grip to spec), please feel free to email us.
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Candy Cane Coat Hanger
Lion Brand® Babysoft
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Chunky - Microspun
Pattern Number: 70716AD These hangers are as practical as they are pretty. Not only can they help get you into the holiday spirit, they'll help secure your coat and dresses in the process!
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Tie ribbon into bow around the base of the hook.
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Aircraft and smoke jumpers were deployed to a 2 acre fire burning in the Rattlesnake Recreational Area Saturday night.
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Los Angeles-based GoldPocket Wireless, a provider of wireless marketing for the media and entertainment industry, has been acquired. Motricity, a provider of mobile content services, said today that it has acquired GoldPocket to extend its relationships in the media segment, to compliment its existing mobile operator and media customers, and to position the firm for the "off-deck" market. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Motricity and GoldPocket provide mobile campaigns for "The Apprentice", "CSI NY", "Big Brother, "Rock the Vote" and other television shows, which allow viewers to access content via their mobile phones and to interact and participate in shows.
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The staggered four-year terms scheme re-introduced by the Davidson town board would not be "neutral" or apolitical in regard to its implications for individual
officeholders or policy issues.
When drawing up the "resolution of intent" for the prospective Nov. 6 referendum, the town manager switched four-year terms from three to two commissioners to be elected in 2013 (plus the mayor, of course) and two to three commissioners to be elected in 2015.
Assuming that Town Manager Leamon Brice knew what he was doing, the staggering of terms may be interpreted as a design to make certain Mayor John Woods, mayor pro-tem Brian Jenest and commissioner Laurie Venzon are in the first wave.
Jenest and Venzon have been the top vote-getters in recent town elections. Moreover, their views on some issues are notably different than those of the other three current board members. Potentially, two incumbent commissioners will be the most "protected" by a yes vote on the referendum.
Amidst the "fog" of national and state elections in November, when local offices coincidentally are not on the ballot, Woods and Brice mean to hold a plebiscite on the charter amendment, under the banner of "let the people decide." However, lengthier, staggered terms would institute arrangements that undermine direct majority rule by the people.
That is, the voters will be asked to give up their existing constitutional power to elect the entire board and mayor every two years, by majority vote, in return for being able to elect two members, and the mayor, to four-year terms in 2013; and three other commissioners to four-year terms in the next election, 2015.
If the referendum should pass, the power of the voting franchise will be substantially diluted. After 2013, the voters would never get a chance again to vote on the whole board in the same election. And certain incumbents would have pulled off a power coup.
The two board members first elected for four-year terms would be able, with one other commissioner's vote or the vote of the mayor in case of a 2-2 tie, to raise taxes, approve a new comprehensive plan, or change the transportation arteries to accommodate a phantom "red line," and not have to face the voters until 2017!
A "rolling majority" not subject to recall at the next election is what the town manager and the mayor want to eventually accomplish. Incumbent protection and longevity are the goals, not democratic majority rule based on consent of the governed every two years.
Arrogantly, those who back this change think they know what is the best system for us – a Rube Goldberg arrangement that is embraced by no other municipality in Mecklenburg County –- and we should just eat our broccoli.
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Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel, despite making a double bogey, fired a 65 today for the first round lead at the Memorial Golf tournament in Dublin, Ohio. His seven under par total is six shots better than Tiger Woods, who bogeyed the 18th hole and needed 30 putts during his round. Former U. S. Open champion Rory McIlroy, who missed the cut at the Memorial a year ago, opened with a 6 over par 78.
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Green Smoothies – Liquify your Veggies
Below are some recipe ideas to recharge your taste buds and your life!
The first thing you can do as a beginner juicer is simply add a carrot to your favorite smoothie. You'll find that you're probably not likely going to even taste it, yet it will add a powerful punch to the flavor of your regular smoothie as well as add a whole lot of nutritional value.
Another idea is to play with typical recipes. For instance, if you're crazy for berries go ahead and put as many as you would like into the blender, but then try throwing in a few broccoli florets. Again, you probably won't even taste them, but the vitamins, minerals and fiber you'll be consuming will be priceless!
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Saudi citizen and journalist Hamza Kashgari tweeted, on Muhammad's birthday, this:
I have loved things about you and I have hated things about you and there is a lot I don't understand about you … I will not pray for you.
He was not talking about an ex-girlfriend, but rather, Teh Profit. There was outrage, there were death threats, and Kashgari fled Saudi Arabia. Later, Malaysian police picked him up after the Saudi's used (abused) Interpol's Red Notice System to alert authorities to grab him.
There was, for a while, a Facebook group called "The Saudi People Demand the Execution of Hamza Kashgari" which had 13,000 members, and there were 30,000 tweets directed at Kashgari in outrage over his statement.
Clerics in Saudi Arabia called for him to be charged with apostasy, a religious offence punishable by death. Reports suggest that the Malaysian authorities intend to return him to his native country.
Kashgari's detention has triggered criticism by human rights groups of Malaysia's decision to arrest the journalist and of Interpol's cooperation in the process.
Police confirmed to the BBC that Hamza Kashgari was sent back to Saudi Arabia on Sunday despite protests from human rights groups.
Mr Kashgari's controversial tweet last week sparked more than 30,000 responses and several death threats.


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Takeaways and food take-out restaurants in (Paisley).
|3 in 1 Xtra
67-69 Elmbank Street, Glasgow, G2 4PQ
|7 Spices
9 New Street, Paisley, PA1 1XU
|All In One
8 New Street, Paisley, PA1 1XU
|Amore Express
10 Fulbar Street, Renfrew, PA4 8PE
|Bishopston Tandoori Restaurant 4 in One
Unit 1, 15 Greenock Road, Bishopton, PA7 5JW
|Bombay Grill
17-10 Great Western Road, Drumchapel, Clydebank, G81 2XT
|Cafe Asia
1357 Barrhead Road, Nitshill, Glasgow, G53 7DA
|Cafe India
43 Hairst Street, Renfrew, PA4 8QU
|Cathay Cuisine
16C Broomlands Street, Paisley, PA1 2LU
|Central Sushi
21 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 5AH
2-4 Glebe Street, Renfrew, PA4 8TU
|Chillies Tandoori
182 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8DS
|Dessert Monster
28 Well Street, Paisley, PA1 2PF
|Dessert Shack
21 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 5AH
|Dragon Express
19 Inchinnan Road, Renfrew, PA4 8LS
|East End Tandoori
3/5 Ladyburn Street, Paisley, PA1 1PH
|Exotic India
63 Ferry Road, Renfrew, PA4 8SH
|Fat Patty's
23 Wellmeadow Street, Paisley, PA1 2EH
|Ferry Spice
65 Ferry Road, Renfrew, PA4 8SH
|Fortune House
1 Howe Street, Ferguslie, Paisley, PA1 2TQ
|Fortune Palace
1164 Argule Street, Glasgow, G3 8TE
|Grill Shack
46 High Street, Paisley, PA1 2AH
|Heera Indian Restaurant & Take Away
14-16 Porterfield Road, Renfrew, PA4 8HJ
|Highland Star Restaurant
13-15 Dunlop Crescent, Renfrew, PA4 8PQ
|Inchinnan Post Office Takeaway
22 Greenock Road, Inchinnan, PA4 9NH
|Indian Scene
82 Glasgow Road, Paisley, PA1 3PN
|Indianos Sizzlers
8 New Street, Paisley, PA1 1XY
|Jumbo Chinese Takeaway
130 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8DA
|Kebab Tandoori Express
53 High Street, Paisley, PA1 2AN
|Kowloon Chinese
13 New Street, Paisley, PA1 1XU
|Lomond House Carry Out
6-10 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8LT
20/22 Old Sneddon Street, Paisley, PA3 2AL
|Mario's Fish & Chips and Pizzeria
23 Caledonia Street, Paisley, PA3 2JG
|Mr Kebab
36 Causeyside Street, Paisley, PA1 1YH
|Mr Tastie
1367 Barrhead Road, Hurlet, Glasgow, G53 7DA
|Natural Spice
9 Well Street, Paisley, PA1 2SS Renfrewshire
|New Golden Bell
1204 Argyle Street, Kelvinhaugh, Glasgow, G3 8TQ
|New Wynn
94 Causeyside Street, Paisley, PA1 1TX
|Paisley Tandoori
9-11 Renfrew Road, Paisley, PA3 4AF
|Papa John's
58 Glasgow Road, Paisley, PA1 3PW
|Perfect Fried Chicken
40 High Street, Paisley, PA1 2DG
|Perfect Pizza
53 High Street, Paisley, PA1 2AN
|Phoenix Grill
178 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8DJ
|Pineapple Chinese
38 Causeyside Street, Paisley, PA1 1YH
|Pizza Hut
Braehead Shopping Centre, King's Inch Road, Renfrew, PA4 8XU
57 Old Sneddon Street, Paisley, PA3 2AN
|Rana's Mirage
59 Broomlands Street, Paisley, PA1 2NH
|Renfrew Curry House
52 Hairst Street, Renfrew, PA4 8QY
|Renfrew Fish Bar
9 High Street, Renfrew, PA4 8QL
|Renfrew Tandoori
132 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8DA
|Rocky's Chippy
Unit 4, Bargarran Shopping Centre, Erskine, PA8 6BS
|Ruby Murray's
81 Causeyside Street, Paisley, PA1 1YU
|Salt 'N' Chilli
72 Netherhill Road, Gallowhill, Paisley, PA3 4RL
|Sherwood Chip Shop
62 Hairst Street, Renfrew, PA4 8QY
|Sherwood Fish & Chips
56 Hairst Street, Renfrew, PA4 8QY
30 Moss Street, Paisley, PA1 1BA
|Spicy Joe's
4 New Inchinan Road, Paisley, PA3 2PP
112 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8HE
|Sushi Boutique
3rd Floor, 28 Tunnel Street, Glasgow, G3 8HL
22 Old Sneddon Street, Paisley, PA3 2AL
|Taste Of China
2 Well Street, Paisley, PA1 2SP
|The Koh-I-Noor
40 New Sneddon Street, Paisley, PA3 2AZ
|The New Manzil
Unit 7, Bargarren Square, Erskine, PA8 6BS
|The Shimla
63 Hairst Street, Renfrew, PA4 8QU
|Tony's Fish & Chips
2 Quarry Street, Johnstone, PA5 8DZ
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Cannot install a HP - Deskjet 3520 Wireless All-In-One Printer on a HP Pavillion Notebook/W
indows 7
Just purchased the printer. Used the install CD. Tried doing the wireless install first. Everything went well, the print report showed it was connected with only 1 connection to my network, but it failed to install in the end.tried all of the suggested solutions (reboot the router, printer, computer)but no luck. Then tried the USB install. I saw the printer in the list (so the driver should be good) but again the printer failed to install. Disabled the firewall,shutdown the printer and computer, restarted everything but the install failed again. Tried manually to "Add a printer" but stll no luck. It's like Windows will not let me install a printer. On the printer and devices window the printer never showed up. I bought this printer because I was unable to install an older HP deskjet printer on this computer. On that install I had a driver problem. Please note. My very first computer had a 386 intel chip. I've been around computers a long time and have never had problems like this before. I'm thinking its the OS but who knows.
Cannot install a HP - Deskjet 3520 Wireless All-In-One Printer on a HP Pavillion Notebook/W
indows 7
Just to be sure you attempted the installs properly, check out the following links:
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Re: Cannot install a HP - Deskjet 3520 Wireless All-In-One Printer on a HP Pavillion Notebook/W
Have run hppiw.exe and the prog. finds printer connected to PC, the following message is shown:
The divers for printer are disabled. click next to enable them.
After Next the driver try to be installed again but get following message :
Device drive software not succesfully installed.
I have W7 Build 7600
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Greetings! Welcome to the forums @nogin1950
I saw your post about the Installation troubles you are having with your Deskjet 3520 and Windows 7. I may have some suggestions that might help. Please first make sure the printer will produce copies successfully from the printer alone. This tests the hardware to make sure it's functioning before we move on to software troubleshooting.
Try a Clean Boot, restarting your computer, disabling your firewall and anti-virus and running the HP Printer Install Wizard for Windows to install the printer.
If that does not help, try creating another user account on your Windows 7 system, with Administrator privilages and running the installation again.
I hope that works for you!
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The Bulldogs managed to find a way to beat a feisty Wright State squad Friday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse. In a match marked by errors and digs, Butler prevailed 30-20, 28-30, 30-26, 25-30, 15-11 to improve to 12-6 on the season and remain perfect in Horizon League play at 3-0. The Raiders drop to 9-7 overall and 1-2 in league action. Juniors Kali Carter and Areal Bienemy led the Bulldog charge with 24 and 23 kills, respectively.
Bienemy got the Bulldogs out to a quick start with eight kills in the first game. Wright State hit .020 in the first stanza to aid the Bulldog cause. Down 28-23 in the second frame, the Bulldogs won five consecutive points to pull even before a Butler service error and a service ace by the Raiders' Tricia Naseman gave the visitors a 30-28 decision. The Bulldogs held the Raiders to .170 hitting in the third game to go up 2-1. But the visitors refused to fold, striking back for a 30-25 win in the fourth game.
In the deciding game, the Raiders pulled out to a 2-0 lead before the Bulldogs answered with two points of their own. The teams would then trade points until a hitting error by the Raiders' Alison Sipiorski gave the home team a 12-11 advantage. Butler won the fifth game, 15-11, by winning the frame's final five points.
Carter's 24 kills were a season high for Butler. She added 19 digs on the night for one of two double-doubles. Senior setter Amanda Matthews posted 59 assists and 13 digs, including the 1000th of her career. Libero Alyssa Cress notched a season-high 26 digs on the night, while sophomore Megan Knightly had 25 digs. Knightly's 500th career dig came two points after Matthews' milestone.
Bienemy hit .475 (23-4-40) on the night to highlight the Bulldogs' .268 (77-22-205) clip. Freshman Krystal Hendrix narrowly missed a double-double, registering 10 total blocks and nine kills.
McKenzie Tiffin was one of three Raiders to record double-doubles with 14 kills and 16 digs on the night. The Bulldogs held Horizon League "Player of the Week" Tricia Naseman in check, as she hit -.015 (11-12-66) on the night to go along with 16 digs.
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the end of June, the group had a consolidated total debt (long-term and short- term borrowing) of R16,812.72 crore.
Videocon is the latest Indian firm to be to affected by changing policies in other countries. Earlier this year, Naveen-Jindal promoted Jindal Steel and Power dropped its $2.1-billion project in Bolivia after failing to receive assurances from the Bolivian government on adequate gas supply.
Airport developer, GMR Group was forced to vacate the Male airport after a new government in Maldives on November 27 cancelled the contract given to GMR-Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad in 2010 by previous president Mohammed Nasheed.
Tata Power, which bought coal mines in Indonesia, has been impacted by a government directive that coal be sold at market prices, leading to a downgrade by Moodys in October.
Several oil and mining majors have been looking to invest in Mozambique, which is expected to become one of the worlds leading coal and gas exporters.
State-run refiner Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) also holds a 10% stake in the Rovuma basin, which is operated by US-major Anadarko Petroleum. BPCL said in a notice to the BSE on Friday that Anadarko has signed a heads of agreement (HOA) with Italys Eni, the operator of another block in Mozambique, for the coordinated development of common natural gas reservoirs in what it called a significant step in achieving the target of first LNG cargo by 2018.
A top BPCL official said the change in tax laws wont impact the company as it has no plans to sell the asset in the near future.
Mozambique is seeking to derive a bigger share of profits from its mineral wealth, as it faces criticism over granting huge tax breaks to foreign firms to attract investment after a civil war which ended in 1992.
This obviously will have some impact on sentiment. These companies are probably not going to be happy, but from the governments point of view they can make significant money from their natural wealth, Arvind Mahajan, a partner at KPMG India said.


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Ahhh Girl said
That would be an awkward/creepy photo of me in the shower with Paul. Hum, but wouldn't I love to be in the situation where that photo could be taken.
That picture wouldn't be posted on the BB forum for sure.
@HeyTrud help me dig out of this.
You can't redeem yourself now! And didn't that situation occur in '64? Remember that one time...
I mean he needed to shower before (after? I don't remember) Sullivan, and you were in the suite!
20 August 2013
I never mentioned the shower in that thread.
Now I'm thinking that wink is the mark of a peeping Tom. How else could you know? What else do you know @Mr. Kite ?
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Ahhh Girl said
I never mentioned the shower in that thread.
Now I'm thinking that wink is the mark of a peeping Tom. How else could you know? What else do you know?
I was saying it could have happened, under the circumstances!
I know nothing... Much...
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Mr. Kite said
Oh goody, this is back...
I'm not gonna let it go away... Every time you think it's gone it'll resurface!
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And yet there will be a few on here that will say "If John would just move his right arm..."
I actually think that's a rather cute picture of the two of them, to be honest about it.
If you go back 12 years you get the whole shebang.
And yeah, i like those pictures, i find them to be very tastefully done.
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@meanmistermustard I prefer the later pictures like the one up above from @C.R.A. to the whole shebang of '68. Sissy Spacek's line about it in "John You Went Too Far" pretty much sums it up...
"But since that picture, I don't think our love can be the same."
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Aside from johnandyoko does anyone care for the 'Two Virgins' pictures?
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Not surprised having been given those horrid orange dolphins. Note George. Like Ringo's stethoscope pretense.
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Fox's The X Factor Canceled After Three Seasons — Simon Cowell to Return as Judge on UK Edition
Simon Cowell is leaving yet another one of his hit TV competition series, but this time it's ending in cancellation! FOX's American version of The X Factor has officially been canceled, following news of Simon is moving back across the pond to England to judge on the more-successful, original British version of the series.
"I've had a fantastic time over the last 12 years, both on The X Factor and American Idol," Simon said in a statement. "And apart from being lucky enough to find some amazing talent on the shows, I have always had an incredible welcome from the American public (most of the time!)."
"Last year, for a number of reasons, I had to make a decision to return to the U.K. version of The X Factor in 2014. So for now, I'm back to the UK," the music mogul continued. I want to thank FOX for being an incredible partner and I also want to thank everybody who has supported my shows. America, I'll see you soon!"
Well, at least we still have The Voice and American Idol!
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One of the plastic gears in the DEC drive gave out. Does anybody know where or how to get replacement gears? This was an easy access, no major issues getting to the gear assembly and the single individual gear. In fact, no issues at all, pretty simple. I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars to send it off just to get this gear done, nor do I need to have it copmletely gone through at a big expense.
I'd like to find a metal gear or even gear 'kit' would be OK. I can get pictures and detailed information and description posted here if needed. Otherwise, I'd like to just deal directly with a supplier, one time around, and get the goods. EDIT: I took a picture to send to Dr. Clay, so I've attached it here as well. The two gears circled are mated and each has a matching bad spot. The actual bad teeth are at the arrows
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Site: Moms Bang Teens
Date: Monday, November 26, 2012
Staci was seduced by her piano teacher. Mrs. Tate convinced her young beau to meet her back at her house on a Saturday where she had planned to put the moves on Staci and get her to open up. The trap was set and Staci fell for it. She tried to deny it at first but once Mrs. Tate insisted Staci finally admitted to having the hots for her older, sexy teach. Mrs. Tate and her young stud did much more than just tickle her ivories.
Site: Pure 18
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012
Staci has been eyeing up her neighbor, Preston, for weeks now. Todays the day she makes her move. She devises a plan and sets it in motion. She asks Preston to help her hang a picture in her room. Preston has some business to take care off first, but says he will be right over. This is an even better opportunity for Staci as she furthers her plan by waiting for Preston in her underwear in bed. Preston attempts to hang the picture, but accidentally hits his finger with the hammer. This is the last opening Staci needs as she puts his hurt finger in her mouth and starts sucking. She continues her sucking as she pull down Prestons pant a puts his cock in her mouth. Then she turns around, slaps her ass, and orders Preston to fuck her. A fuck-me plea from a hot, horny teenager, Preston can not believe what he is hearing, but happily gives her what she wants and needs. This girl has skills too, as she fucks like a champ and shows off some spinning technique. Staci quickly learns that Prestons love runs deep and she loves it. Eventually, she begs for and receives his cum all over her face. Mission accomplished.