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H&J: What type of team are the Blazers?
"This summer was about me building up my mental toughness down the stretch and a little game like that by myself helped me."
"I've made big shots before, but I've never been dominant down the stretch. People are seeing me differently now because I'm initiating my moves instead of off the pass."
TUALATIN -- With an upgraded supporting cast, teams are finding it extremely difficult to double-team Portland Trail Blazers two-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge. And because of it, the forward has had the opportunities and succeeded in putting games away as of late.
Aldridge has often been ridiculed for not being clutch in the closing minutes of intense, tight games. Fair or not, he admits the criticism directed at that part of his game is what he constantly struggled with since becoming the face of the franchise.
"It did bother me because I felt like I always wanted the ball and I felt like I always had the confidence level to make plays down the stretch," Aldridge told CSNNW.com. "So I felt like people were just misreading me. But this summer, everything I did was about getting ready to be better down the stretch."
[WATCH: What type of team are the Blazers?]
Aldridge says the last few years he became obsessed with looking up the stats of other All-Star players to see how they fared when it was time to get their team a bucket when they needed one. He never doubted his skills as a closer, but he said he knew he could do more to become better at it.
So, in a modified five-spot version, Aldridge said after his summer workouts, he would play a playground game called "Beat the Pros" all by himself. He would pick five spots on the court and the goal was to make five baskets at each spot before moving to the next location.
You're only allowed to miss up to four shots during the entire game in order to continue. If you were to miss five, you would have to start the game all over again. In simpler form, make a total of 25 shots in 29 attempts or less.
"It puts pressure on each shot," he said. "It mentally makes me lock in during the fourth quarter because each shot is pressure. This summer was about me building up my mental toughness down the stretch and a little game like that by myself helped me."
Early on in this season, we have witnessed the fruits of his labor.
The second game of the season against the Denver Nuggets, a place the Trail Blazers haven't won in five years, Portland was starting to unravel after having a 21-point lead early in the fourth. It was 3:21 left in the game with their lead trimmed to 11. Portland called a timeout in which Aldridge demanded the ball down the stretch.
In roughly a two-minute span, Aldridge erupted for eight points on a series of turnaround jumpers that sucked the life out of the Nuggets and their crowd. Those points were Portland's final points of the game. Trail Blazers won 113-98.
[MORE BLAZERS: McCollum has boot removed from broken foot, progressing nicely]
Four games later saw Portland matched up with the Sacramento Kings at the Moda Center. Holding down an 11-point lead entering the fourth, the Kings cut the deficit to six with 4:33 remaining in the contest. Aldridge again exploded for eight points in a little over two minutes to put the game out of reach of the Kings. Portland wins 104-91.
Closer? Case closed.
"Those two games are just showing my growth down the stretch," Aldridge said. "I feel like I have an idea in my head of what I want to do now. I kind of feel the game out more as far as what I want to go to."
In reality, Aldridge isn't new to the closing party. He's just in a different position to do so.
"I've made big shots before, but I've never been dominant down the stretch," he explained. I think I made big shots but it's noticeable now. A lot of my big shots in the past came in Andre Miller pick-and-rolls, Brandon Roy pick-and-rolls. So I was making jump-shots that we needed to win the game but I was catching and shooting. Where as these plays, I'm creating my own shot and I'm scoring. People are seeing me differently because I'm initiating my moves instead of off the pass."
When Nicolas Batum was asked who the closer of this team was, he didn't hesitate to say L.A., with a look on his face as if I asked a stupid question.
To think, a playground game helped an NBA All-Star improve his craft for the most crucial time of a NBA basketball game. It's also refreshing to know criticism still fuels an All-Star who has accomplished more than what most NBA players will ever achieve.
But you have to be willing to take the good and the bad. You're not going to make every shot down the stretch. Praise occurs when the ball goes in and condemnation comes when the ball clanks off the rim. It's a situation only a few players are built for in this league and Aldridge is making his case that he's one of them.
"It's a big burden. It's definitely not easy," he said. "If you make it, everybody loves you, if you miss it, people are going to criticize the fact that I took a fadeaway jump-shot as I've been doing my whole career. It's not about doing this for the glory of it, I'm doing it because I feel like this team needs that and I feel like I can do it. Everybody believes in me and I've worked hard this summer to be better at it so hopefully I'll do better this year."


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CAMERON - With less than three weeks until students are scheduled to enter the new Cameron High School for the first time, officials last week recapped the work that remains to be completed.
Allen Street, project superintendent for Project and Construction Services, said though the school received approval from a West Virginia fire marshal to open, work still needs to be completed in the coming weeks. Because of that, he said keeping people out of the school remains important.
"We want to continue to limit the amount of people in here until Dec. 27 to ensure we get it completed," he said. "We don't want students in here because there are still too many places to get hurt."
Street said cleaning the building will become a priority, as the amount of debris and dust in the school has been recirculating through the HVAC system. He said though crews have cleaned the four main sections of the school a few times already, a final cleaning will need to happen once new temporary filters are put in place, and then again once permanent filters are installed.
"We are in good shape in terms of cleaning because we've stayed on top of it," he said.
The fire marshal will return to the school Dec. 27, at which time Street said he expects the main gymnasium to be approved for use. Additionally, he said two outstanding projects ordered by the fire marshal are in the process of being completed: one involves emergency lighting in the auditorium, which Street said is expected to be finished by Jan. 12, while the other involves railing on the outside of the building.
"We have made temporary repairs to that railing, and when we were told we needed to make changes by the fire marshal on Dec. 4, we ordered the parts immediately," he said, adding the installation of those pieces will not affect the opening of the school or safety of students.
Other cosmetic work remains, though Street assured members of the Marshall County Board of Education that none of it interferes with the school's safety.
"In our eyes it isn't completed because it needs cleaned or polished, but in the eyes of the fire marshal, it meets code," he said.
Over the next week, crews will work to install Smartboards in every classroom, and will also mount the 138 cameras inside of the building. Street said that work was pushed back to allow his workers to focus on getting the fire alarm and sprinkler system up to code.
Marshall County Schools Assistant Superintendent Wayne Simms said a tentative plan calls for students to begin their school day Jan. 3 at the existing Cameron High School before making their way to the new building in groups in an effort to limit confusion. School officials, including Cameron High School Principal Jack Cain, said he and his teachers will work throughout the Christmas break to prepare for that day.
"We're ready to be in here," he said.

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Mets manager Terry Collins and catcher Kevin Plawecki react to Matt Harvey's disappointing start in the team's 7-4 loss to the Nationals.
Cespedes' sliding catch in sixth
Yoenis Cespedes makes a great sliding catch in the bottom of the sixth in Mets' 7-4 loss to the Nationals.
Cabrera's solo home run
Asdrubal Cabrera gets the Mets on the board in the top of the fourth, hitting his third home run of the year.
Campbell's two-run home run
Eric Campbell hits a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning in the Mets' 7-4 loss to the Nationals.
Citi Pregame Live: Plawecki
Steve Gelbs catches up with Kevin Plawecki ahead of a very important start for Matt Harvey against the first place Washington Nationals.
Cespedes vs. Strawberry
Chris Carlin and Jon Hein discuss who is a bigger threat in the Mets lineup, Yoenis Cespedes now or Darryl Strawberry back in his day.
Name that Teammate with Figgy
Gary Apple plays Name that Teammate with Nelson Figueroa from various stops in his big league career.
The Insider with John Harper
Mets insider John Harper joins DNL live from Nationals Park to preview Matt Harvey's start, talk David Wright and a replacement for Duda.
Who won't be at Old-Timer's Day
Chris Carlin and Jon Hein discuss who will not be coming to Yankees Old-Timer's Day.
Post Game Extra: 05/23/16
Bartolo Colon bounced back with seven strong innings while the Mets belted three homeruns in a 7-1 victory over the Nats on Monday night
Collins, Wright and Colon on win
Mets manager Terry Collins, starter Bartolo Colon and captain David Wright react to the Mets 7-1 win over their division rivals.
Cespedes crushes solo home run
Yoenis Cespedes hits a solo home run off Gio Gonzalez in the top of the fifth inning in the Mets 7-1 win over the Nationals.
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The Baseball Night in New York crew discusses how the Mets should replace Lucas Duda while on the disabled list.
Walker blasts a solo homer
Mets second baseman Neil Walker follows a home run from Yoenis Cespedes with a home run of his own in the top of the fifth inning.
Wright smacks three-run home run
Mets captain David Wright pushes a three-run home run over the wall in left field for the first lead of the game in the third inning.
#HelloJerry with Jerry Blevins
Mets reliever Jerry Blevins debuts the first installment of #HelloJerry where he gives advice to fan questions.
Citi Pre Game Live: Collins
Steve Gelbs catches up with Mets manager Terry Collins to discuss Lucas Duda's injury and the fallout for the Mets.
Duda injury and Mets options
Steve Gelbs gives an update on Lucas Duda's injury and the options at first base for the New York Mets in his absence.
Mets 1986 expectations
Jon Hein and Chris Carlin discuss the 1986 Mets expectations compared to the 2016 Mets expectations.
Loud Mouths Shrinkage
Chris Carlin and Jon Hein take turns on the couch to discuss Ryan Fitzpatrick, Matt Harvey, and Ben McAdoo.
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The Daily News Live panel reacts to Carmelo Anthony's excited response to Jeff Hornacek's hire as the new head coach of the New York Knicks.
Last time the Mets went to D.C.
SNY.tv looks back at the last trip the Mets made to Washington D.C. when they swept the Nationals in route to capturing the NL East.
Post Game Extra: 05/22/16
Noah Syndergaard tossed 7 strong innings and struck out 11 batters as the Mets completed a sweep of the Brewers with a 3-1 win on Sunday.
Conforto's solo home run
Mets slugger Michael Conforto hits a solo home run deep to right-center field to tie the game during the bottom of the first inning.
Cabrera's two-RBI single
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Terry Collins, Asdrubal Cabrera, Noah Syndergaard and Michael Conforto react to the 3-1 win over the Brewers at Citi Field.
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It's not like I will ever attend a football game, much less the Superbowl, but I found this to be ridiculous.
Banning tailgating is bad enough, but not allowing people to enter an event if they choose to arrive by non-motorized means just strikes me as Unamerican. I think the organizers may have taken too many blows to their heads.Quote:
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The article does not explicitly state that people will also not be allowed to arrive by bike, but:
So, the biggest sporting event in the U.S. is banning human powered transportation from being used to arrive.Quote:
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At least they are still allowing people to use public transit. (Actually, they are encouraging it.)
I guess baseball is more civilized. There is valet bike parking at AT&T park, home of the SF Giants, and it is well-used.


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The program provides dual emphasis in literature and creative writing, culminating in the dissertation, which combines critical analysis with creative originality. Roughly half of the dissertation is based on original research, that is to say, research contributing to knowledge which enriches or changes the field. Doctoral candidates not only read and write texts as finished products of scholarship in researching their creative work's literary and historical milieu, but also consider the text as writers create it, then compose texts as writers, a process that goes to the source of the study of literature and of literature itself. This integration of literature and creative writing is reflected in the structure of the dissertation, which introduces the creative work within a context of critical inquiry, bringing together the examination and embodiment of the literary act, a new model of scholarship and creative innovation.
Ph.D. candidates in literature and creative writing must pass the same departmental examination taken by Ph.D. candidates in Literature who are not working in the area of creative writing. The exam tests students in various areas of emphasis (British literature, American literature, poetry, prose, etc.) and literature and historical periods as a measure of their preparedness to undertake independent research.
Past and present course descriptions are available on the English Department website.
This degree is under the jurisdiction of the Graduate School. Refer to the Graduate School for general regulations. All courses applied toward the degree must be courses accepted by the Graduate School.
The graduate curriculum is divided in 500-level foundation courses and 600-level advanced courses. The 500-level courses offer fundamental work in theory and in the history of British and American literatures and cultures. The 600-level courses feature advanced studies in theory, creative writing seminars and workshops and special topics.Although students will normally take 500-level courses leading up to the screening procedure and 600-level courses thereafter, students after consultation with their advisors may be permitted to take 600-level courses in the first semester of their graduate training.
The student's course work must total at least 64 units. No more than eight units of 794 Doctoral Dissertation and no more than four units of 790 Research may count toward the 64 units. A maximum of 12 Transfer units approved by the Graduate Director will be allowed toward the 64 units minimum required by the Ph.D.
The student will be assigned a faculty mentor in his or her first semester in the graduate program and will be encouraged in subsequent semesters to begin putting together an informal guidance committee. The makeup of the guidance committee may change as the interests of the student change. The faculty mentor and informal guidance committee will assist the student in planning a program of study appropriate to the student's interests leading to the screening procedure.
At the end of the student's fourth semester (second semester for students who enter with an M.A. or M.F.A. degree or near equivalent), the student will sit for a departmental examination, which is part of a comprehensive screening procedure. Rarely, and only with the approval of the graduate director and the graduate committee, will a student be allowed to postpone the departmental examination and the screening procedure, and then only for one year. Prior to the screening procedure, the student will be allowed to take a maximum of four units of independent study (ENGL 590), and that independent study will normally be used to prepare for the departmental examination; all other units must be in the 500- or 600-level seminar.
Immediately following successful completion of the screening procedure, the student will nominate formally a five-member guidance committee, including a chair and three other members from the English Department who are in the student's areas of interest and an outside member from another Ph.D.-granting department. The committee must be in place and approved by the Graduate School at the time the student chooses a dissertation topic, writes the dissertation prospectus and schedules a qualifying examination.
Following completion of course work, the student must sit for a qualifying examination, at a time mutually agreed upon by the student and the guidance committee.
This is a field examination given in the subject of the student's proposed dissertation research. No less than one month before the qualifying examination, the student will submit to the guidance committee a dissertation prospectus. The prospectus, it is understood, will not be a polished dissertation proposal, but at a minimum it should display a strong knowledge of the subject, much of the relevant secondary material and other contexts crucial to the writing of the dissertation, and should present a workable plan of attack as well as a reasonably sophisticated understanding of the theoretical assumptions involved in the subject.
The qualifying examination will consist of both written and oral portions with special emphasis areas in creative writing. It will focus on the dissertation area and its contexts with the specific format and content of the examination being negotiated among the student and all members of the examination committee. Upon successful completion of the qualifying examination the student proceeds to the writing of the doctoral dissertation.
The dissertation is a book-length manuscript that makes an original and substantial contribution to creative literature: a book of poems, a novel, a collection of short stories. In addition, students must complete a critical component of the dissertation of 60 pages or more. Its substance, style, and format must meet professional standards of research. Upon submission of an acceptable manuscript and a successful oral defense, the student will be awarded the Ph.D.
Ph.D. students are required to demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language. This may be demonstrated by completing a course in the literature of that language at the 400 or 500 level (with a grade of B [3.0] or better) or by passing a foreign language exam that tests proficiency in reading comprehension and translation. Ph.D. students may also be required to demonstrate proficiency in additional languages, as determined by the guidance committee in view of the student's proposed field of research.
A Transfer Credit Statement is prepared by the Degree Progress Department for students admitted to full graduate standing. The application of any available transfer credit is contingent on successful completion of the screening exam and is determined by the director of graduate studies no later than the end of the second year according to the following guidelines: credit will only be allowed for courses (1) from accredited graduate schools; (2) of grade B (3.0 on a four-point scale) or better; (3) constituting a fair and reasonable equivalent to current USC course work at the graduate level and fitting into the program for the degree; and (4) approved by the Graduate School. Graduate transfer credit will not be granted for life experience, credit by examination, non-credit extension courses, correspondence courses or thesis course supervision.
The maximum number of transfer credits which may be applied toward the Master of Arts degree is four units. The maximum number of transfer credits which may be applied toward the Ph.D. degree is 12 units. The Graduate School stipulates that transfer units must have been completed within 10 years of admission for the doctoral program to be applied toward the degree.
This requirement may be fulfilled by two to four years' service as a teaching assistant in the Writing Program or equivalent experience as determined by the director of the Graduate Studies Program.
The English Department is committed to the development of its graduate students as professionals. To this end, the department provides a number of opportunities for professional activity. In addition, the Association of English Graduate Students (A.E.G.S.) hosts a variety of lectures, discussions and forums throughout the year. To support the student's professional activities outside of USC, the department also provides some funding for travel to conferences and professional meetings, along with a full range of placement, advising and support activities. Graduate creative writing students will host lectures, discussions and forums in poetry and fiction studies.


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State health officials are investigating three suspected cases of paralytic shellfish poisoning, or PSP, in Juneau this week.
One man went to the hospital Tuesday complaining of PSP symptoms after eating razor clams harvested from Admiralty Island. Then today (Thursday), a couple showed up at the hospital with symptoms after eating butter clams harvested from either Lincoln Island or Ralston Island.
All of the suspected shellfish was gathered Easter weekend, according to State Epidemiologist Joe McLaughlin.
"Fortunately, all of the people who developed signs and symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning are recovering," McLaughlin says. "But the big thing I just want to just underscore is that paralytic shellfish poisoning is a potentially fatal neuro-paralytic illness. And there can be enough toxin in one shellfish to kill a person."
Early symptoms of PSP include tingling of the lips and tongue, which can progress to the fingers and toes. That's followed by loss of control of the arms and legs, followed by difficulty breathing. Death can result in as little as two hours.
McLaughlin says if you think you're experiencing PSP symptoms, don't wait – go to the hospital immediately.
"As that toxin continues to get absorbed from the stomach and the intestines, the symptoms can actually progress," he says. "And so, health care providers will typically monitor the patients and if symptoms do progress they'll hospitalize them. And certainly if they progress to involve the muscles of respiration, making it difficult for the person to breathe, then they may have to put the person on a mechanical ventilator."
McLaughlin says he sees PSP cases year round, and stresses that there's no safe time to eat shellfish harvested from recreational beaches. He also says cooking, cleaning or freezing shellfish will not get rid of PSP.
Commercially harvested shellfish in Alaska is tested regularly for PSP and considered safe.
McLaughlin says it will take about a week to test the shellfish that sparked the three suspected cases in Juneau to confirm that they were caused by PSP.
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I think Speis was being courageous Even Contemplating a return any rib injury is perhaps the most painful and the most difficult to heal
even when you feel a sneeze coming on you know your infor extreme pain every normal every day action cn cause pain laughter is not a good thing.
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Sneak Peek of Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Reunion Part 2: Teresa Cries Herself to Sleep
Teresa Giudice admits that she is hurting about her family's legal issues on the upcoming Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 5 Reunion Part 2.
In a preview video clip, Joe Gorga admits to being concerned about what might happen to Teresa and Joe. "Am I worried?" Joe Gorga asks. "Of course. You think of the worst. They have four little girls there, y'know?"
Melissa agrees. "I'm sad for them — I'm sad for the girls," she says. "I'm sorry — I don't wanna make a big deal. It's sad — when you look at the little girls sitting there, you feel bad."
Teresa says that she is affected by the indictment, even though she tries to retain a tough exterior. "Everyone says, 'Oh, she hides her emotions, she's faking it,'" Teresa says. "Believe me — does this bother me? Of course this bothers me, I'm human. I mean, if I say it didn't bother me, I would be lying."
"Y'know, since this happened, there's a lot of nights that I cry myself to sleep," she admits. "I'm worried for my family. I know my husband's an amazing man. I really don't know why this is happening to us."
Teresa says she's trying to remain upbeat for her family's sake. "I know people knock me down for being strong, but if I fall apart, the rest of my family's gonna fall apart," Teresa says. "And I just put a smile on my face every day, and I don't want them to feel any pain."
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Jay Z announced today (April 16) that Budweiser Made In America is set to have a two-day music festival in two cities this year, a first in the festival's three-year span. Both cities will have the Budweiser Made In America fest take place on the same dates, August 30-August 31.
For the first time since the festival began, Jay Z's Budweiser Made In America music festival is slated to be held in Los Angeles' Grand Park, which Jay Z addressed at the press conference.
"I'm puttin' together a music festival that blurs those lines of genre," Jay Z says. "All walks of life and all people can come and it's in the city. It's not in some far off place that you can't get to. No disrespect to any other festivals. No shots. But in the middle of the city, look how beautiful this park is. It's accessible to everyone. It's inclusion. It's not exclusive. It's not something that's far away...We started two years ago in Philadelphia and had huge success and I'm sure we'll have even more success in Los Angeles."
The event is also scheduled to take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Ben Franklin Parkway.
Tickets for the two-day event in Los Angeles are available on Ticketmaster for $155. Tickets for the Philadelphia event are on sale for $117.
The event's Los Angeles date was subject to criticism, as reported today. Councilman Jose Huizar has warned that this event, which expects more than 50,000 attendees, could be "a nightmare" for downtown Los Angeles residents due to various street closures and beer sales scheduled to take place the day of the event. Huizar reportedly said those concerns are being ironed out, according to Fox.
An image of Jay Z at the press conference is below, as published by Gerrick D. Kennedy, a music journalist for the Los Angeles Times.
Video of the press conference is available below via Fox.
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I'm taking a break from my HIV questions series to address another common question in adoption: what about fetal alcohol syndrome disorders?
I'll be honest: this was the special need area that scared me the most. We were not open to adopting a child with known prenatal exposure to alcohol or other substances.
But when we were well into the adoption process for one of our children, we received more detailed medical information, and there it was: a note that significant alcohol exposure and possible drug exposure had occurred while our little one was in her first mother's womb.
We were committed.
We were already in love.
We were also scared.
Technically, given that she has another neurological disorder, our doctors haven't seen it necessary to add "fetal alcohol syndrome disorder" (or FASD) to her list of diagnoses. We're okay with that for now.
Just as ugly stigma often accompanies HIV, we knew the same was true for FASD. That's why we haven't gone public with this diagnosis before now.
But a month ago, I was invited to be part of the blogging team for a series of upcoming FREE webinars about FASD.
For us, FASD hasn't been the scary boogeyman we thought it was when we ruled it out as a special needs adoption area we'd consider. As we firmly believe that other adoptive parents need to be fully informed in considering all special needs areas, I definitely recommend these. If you're considering getting pregnant or work with a population in which addiction or pregnancy (or both) are a reality - like in social work, crisis pregnancy centers, counseling, and so on - this can be helpful to you too.
(And did I mention they're FREE?)
I'm already all registered. You can register here.
(Also, continuing ed credits are available and described in that link too, so check that out if you're an educator, psychologist, addiction professional, or social worker.)
While I'm primarily interested in this information from the standpoint of a parent for whom FASD is already a reality in our family's smorgasbord of diagnoses, an aim of this informational campaign is to prevent FASD. Because it - like HIV and many other special needs - is preventable through effective education and prenatal care.
So join us in the webinars, and feel free to come back here the day after each one for my recap posts on February 14, February 21, and February 28.
Because no child ever needs to have a fetal alcohol syndrome disorder.
And no child ever needs to become an orphan because they already have a fetal alcohol syndrome disorder.
Knowledge is power.
Monday, February 10, 2014
another diagnosis: fetal alcohol syndrome disorder
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I have a school issued laptop running Windows 7 on which I cannot install anything or run .exe.
Apart from just using a USB, any recommendations for syncing text files or am I dreaming?
First: Do you have any sort of compiler on it? There is one, called Windows Power Shell, that comes integrated with Windows, some editions at least. You may learn it and create a script. Second: you may use Windows Shared folder and Samba on Linux. After connection, you may use rsync on Linux to pull the data over network to your Linux machine. Third: Boot that laptop from LiveUSB and do what you want.
You can give a try to services like Ubuntu One or Dropbox, you don't have to install anything if you cannot and your files are always accessible from the http interface.
As said Chris-Top, you can use Dropbox to sync your files between your two computers. You just have got to install the client application on both, or just on one of the two: you'll be able to open and edit your files ont the Dropbox website (www.dropbox.com)
The free account gives you 2 Gb of web space, you can buy some Premium accounts to increase this space (https://www.dropbox.com/pricing)
Good luck ! =P


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Tips on Getting to Know My RX100?
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Shamatt wrote:
I purchased the book "Photographers Guide to the Sony RX-100" by Alexander White. It is quite basic at times but it does cover every inch of the camera and includes some very useful tips on what each mode can be used for. It might be just what you need.
I found posting pics here is also helpful as there are a lot of knowledgeable folk here who are only too happy to help!
Many thanks, Shamatt - the Kindle version of this book is $9.99, and it's much more helpful than the manual. I'm already using my camera differently, and there's a ton more to learn from his book.
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Iranian higher education minister, national museum director caught on camera as they lock lips in elevator
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Two Iranian officials could be facing trouble after being caught on camera as they shared a kiss in an elevator.
Footage captured by a security camera and broadcast by Sky News Arabia showed Iranian Higher Education Minister Kamran Daneshjoo and Azadeh Ardakani, the director of the National Museum of Iran,
in a passionate embrace.
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In the clip, which went viral in the Islamic Republic after being aired on Sunday, the two well-known figures appear to be waiting for the elevator to clear before locking lips.
Daneshjoo made headlines this past September when his ministry imposed significant restrictions
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Born: August 23, 1917 in Cicero, IL
Died: November 15, 2008 in Burien, WA
High School: Tilden
College: Washington (school history)
Drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 13th round (118th overall) of the 1939 NFL Draft.
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Around a great lake in the mountains of Southwest China lives a
matriarchal group called Mosuo. As part of the Naxi
ethnic minority -- one of China's 55 ethnic minorities -- to date, the
matriarchal system is still practiced in some villages.
Grandma Heads the Family
Mosuo people live around Lugu
Lake nearly 2,700 meters above sea level. The lake is completely surrounded
by mountains, with Yunnan
Province to the west and Sichuan
Province to the east.
Although the size of a Mosuo family varies, it usually consists of around 10
people. While some families may comprise as many as 20 or 30 members, every
family is always led by a female. The head is the most capable woman in the
family and is highly respected by other members. She has both an honorary status
and important responsibilities since everyone counts on her to make decisions in
handling family affairs.
The Mosuo people are having a
The stone represents the entire family ancestry. It is believed that souls of
past generations live in it and that the fire must stay lit all year round to
keep them warm. An extinguished flame means that the family is declining. It is
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In the closing days of September, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a series of bills advancing the state's clean vehicle initiatives. One law, AB 8 [1], extends funding for many of the state's vehicle-efficiency programs and mandates increased deployment of hydrogen fueling stations. Additionally, the Governor signed two bills—AB 1092 [2] and SB 454 [3]—that each provide for greater, more efficient access to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Governor Brown also signed SB 359 [4] and SB 459 [5], which increase funding to rebate programs for low-emission vehicle purchases and upgrades, as well as rebates for early vehicle retirements. Finally, the governor signed AB 266 [6] and SB 286 [7], extending the state's program to issue special High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) stickers to owners of plug-in hybrids and zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs).
Extension of Clean Vehicle Programs
AB 8 clears the way for 10-year extensions of several clean vehicle rebates enacted by AB 118 [8] in 2007, including the Air Quality Improvement Program [9] and the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program [10]. The law enables these extensions to clean vehicle programs by authorizing increases to vehicle registration fees and surcharges into 2024. The law further authorizes the California Energy Commission to supersede the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in managing the deployment of 100 new hydrogen-fueling stations over the next 10 years using $20 million annually. The law also provides a new source of funding for the Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program [11] by establishing a new $0.75 surcharge on tire purchases, which is projected to raise $34 million over the next 10years.
Under SB 359 [4], CARB will receive an additional $48 million in 2014 to continue funding monetary incentives administered through the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project [12] and the Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program [13] (EFMP). The new law focuses on voluntary trade-ins of high-polluting vehicles by supplying $1,000 rebates to EFMP participants, and $1,500 rebates to EFMP participants with a household income at or below 225 percent of the federal poverty level. SB 459 requires CARB to update EFMP guidelines by June 30, 2015. In doing so, CARB is authorized to increase the value of early vehicle retirement and replacement rebates for low-income participants beyond existing limits of $1,500 and $2,500, respectively.
Development of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
California's EV charging infrastructure got a boost from AB 1092 and SB 454. Under AB 1092, the California Building Standards Commission assumes responsibility for mandating the installation of EV charging infrastructure in parking spaces of multifamily and nonresidential buildings in the next California Building Standards Code [14], slated for adoption in 2014. SB 454 broadens access to EV charging stations by requiring open access to stations without purchasing a subscription or obtaining a membership to an association. Further, SB 454 requires EV charging station operators to accept payment from credit cards or mobile-based payment applications. Both laws fulfill Governor Brown's Executive Order on March 23, 2013 [15] to facilitate the deployment of 1.5 million ZEVs on the road by 2025.
HOV Sticker Programs
SB 286 [7] extends the state's HOV sticker program for plug-in hybrid vehicles and ZEVs through 2019. Under SB 286, the HOV sticker program will issue an additional 40,000 "green stickers" to those applicants operating partial-ZEVs, and issue an unlimited amount of "white stickers" to applicants operating vehicles that meet California super ultra-low emission vehicle standard, as well as the national inherently low-emission vehicle (ILEV) evaporative emission standard.
For more information:
C2ES: Electric Vehicle Policy Brief [16]
C2ES: Electric Vehicle Policy Map [17]
C2ES: PEV Dialogue [18]
Salon: AB 8 Story [19]
Wired: AB 1092 Story [20]
Bloomberg: SB 454 Story [21]
[1] http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140AB8
[2] http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140AB1092
[3] http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140SB454
[4] http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140SB359
[5] http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140SB459
[6] http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140AB266
[7] http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201320140SB286
[8] http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=200720080AB118
[9] http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/aqip.htm
[10] http://www.energy.ca.gov/altfuels/
[11] http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/moyer/factsheets/moyerfs.pdf
[12] http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/cvrp.htm
[13] http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/efmp.htm
[14] http://www.bsc.ca.gov/
[15] http://gov.ca.gov/news.php?id=17463
[16] http://www.c2es.org/pev-action-tool/common-concerns-issue-brief
[17] http://www.c2es.org/us-states-regions/policy-maps/electric-vehicles
[18] http://www.c2es.org/initiatives/pev
[19] http://www.salon.com/2013/10/08/california_looks_to_hydrogen_stations_to_fuel_cars_newscred/singleton/
[20] http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/10/california-bills-ev-ready/
[21] http://www.bna.com/incentives-watch-states-b17179877497/


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In a FORM 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), bankrupt game publisher THQ disclosed that certain transactions that were the result of a massive asset auction have closed. The company also disclosed particulars on the current employment of its interim president Edward L. Kaufman.
The company said that it completed the disposition of assets sold at auction to 505 Games on May 31. Those assets included Drawn to Life and Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter. Those assets costs 505 Games $301,000 and the "assumption of certain liabilities" by the company. THQ completed the sale of Homeworld assets to Gearbox Software on May 31 for $1,350,000. Also completed on May 31 was the sale of Darksiders, Red Faction, MX, other owned software (including Destroy all Humans! and Summoner) and other licensed software (including Marvel Super Hero Squad and Supreme Commander) to Nordic Games for $4,900,000.
The company also said that its interim president, Edward L. Kaufman, has had his base salary increased to $467,500 per year. Kaufman will also receive "a cash bonus in the amount of $150,000 if the aggregate cash available for distribution to general unsecured creditors under the Plan exceeds $60 million and 1% of the aggregate cash available for distribution to general unsecured creditors in excess of $60 million." His employment agreement expires on August 31, 2013 or sooner, according to the filing.
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Nintendo's New Wii Fit Plus
The new Wii Fit Plus is the latest creation by Ninetendo and features all of the bells and whistles of one of the top-selling home entertainment games of all time.
Just released during the first week of October, the Wii Fit Plus has a few added tricked-out features which will help inspire even the glued-to-the-television couch-potatoes to stand up, press play and get moving.
The latest version includes more exercises like three additional yoga, three additional strength-training workouts and mini-games to its original menu of workouts, in addition to expert guidance that teaches you how to get the most calorie burn out of your workout.
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The reservoir is now a wildfowl sanctuary with a pleasant, level 1.5 mile walk around the perimeter.
The site provides a habitat for a wide range of wildlife, and is ideal for peaceful walks, nature study and sailing on the reservoir itself.
At the northern end of the reservoir you will discover Englands oldest railway viaduct.
There is a small visitor centre offering refreshments, exhibitions and toilet facilities
The reservoir is also home to the Sutton-in-Ashfield Sailing Club and The Mill Adventure Base for young people. An area near to the car park is also used by a local model boat club.
Kings Mill Reservoir
A large reservoir and area of natural beauty between Mansfield & Sutton-in-Ashfield.
The most direct route by car from Rise Park is via the A60 Nottingham to Mansfield Road, turning left on to the A617 just before Mansfield - and travelling for about 2.5 miles to use the (sign posted) car park.
The frequent Trent/Barton No 3 bus services also give easy access by alighting at The Kings Mill Hospital stop.
Car Parking is free but check the times of opening and closing of the entrance gate
Bird Watching
The area is very popular with bird watchers with an abundance, and wide variety of, land and water species.
Regular visitors include: Snipe, Tufted Duck, Common Tern, Sparrow Hawk, Warblers, Great Crested Grebe, Grey Heron, Kingfisher, Meadow Pipit and many more
A viewing platform is located on the bank (opposite King's Mill Hospital ). A number of artificial islands have been created to aid nesting.
Green credentials !
The reservoir contains Europe 's largest (2008) geothermal lake loop – a network of heat exchangers, pipes and pumps submerged beneath the surface. These provide environmentally friendly and economical heating and cooling to the nearby Kings Mill hospitals
When the water flows back through the heat exchanger plates in the reservoir the temperature imbalance is partly restored by the reservoir and there is no contamination because it is a closed loop system and no reservoir water is used directly
Sailboats on the reservoir
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. – The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) and Montgomery County EMS responded to a possible death Wednesday, Nov. 27 around 11:30 a.m. in the 4000 block of Cumberland City Road.
Bonnie Kim Hewlett, 57, was found dead in the residence. Investigators believe the victim, who had an extensive medical history, died of natural causes, and do not suspect foul play.
An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death, as is protocol on all unattended deaths.


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The College of Business Full-time MBA Hooding Ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at Alumni Memorial Hall.
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By Clay Waters | January 10, 2007 | 4:17 PM EST
Reporter Craig Smith wrote Friday on the uproar over the Catholic clergyman who admitted collaborating with Communist authorities during the era of Soviet dominion over Poland ("Ties to Communist Secret Police Snare Polish Bishop").Check the lead:
"Warsaw's new archbishop, Stanislaw W. Wielgus, caught in Eastern Europe's widening witch hunt for former Communist secret police informers, admitted Friday that he had collaborated with the Sluzba Bezpieczenstwa, or Security Service, known as the S.B."
Not only is "witch hunt" extremely biased, it's demonstrably false -- the loaded term refers to false accusations, whereas Wielgus has already admitted to collaborating with the Communist secret police.Hat-tip to WorldNetDaily, which has more on the Communist Party origins of the term "witch hunt."For more New York Times bias, visit TimesWatch.
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Whenever country music got a little too impressed with itself, Waylon was there to let them know what the music's roots were.
Country guitarist Lenny Kaye, on country music star Waylon Jennings, who died last week at age 64 after a long struggle with diabetes.
All competitions are decided by fate.
Russian Olympic figure skater Anton Sikharulidze, on the controversial gold medal he and partner Elena Berezhnaya won even though the pair had a technical error and Canadians Jamie Sale and David Pelletier skated an error-free program. Didier Gailhaguet, president of the French figure skating federation, last week said French judge Marie-Reine Le Gougne felt "somewhat manipulated" into giving the Russians the higher score.
She was the first to tell me that maybe that Bush-Social Security cartoon wasn't such a good idea.
Concord Monitor cartoonist Mike Marland, on his wife's advice against drawing a cartoon that depicted a plane labeled "Bush Budget" crashing into two towers labeled "Social Security." He apologized for the cartoon last week after the drawing prompted criticism from hundreds of readers and public officials.
They can't shoot 195 of their best friends.
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), on labor lobbyists who oppose Democrat-backed campaign-finance restrictions. The House passed new restrictions last week.
Ronald Reagan said to Mikhail Gorbachev, 'Tear down this wall.' He didn't say, 'Would you mind making it a little shorter?'
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Unless you are a single hardcore fisherperson, this is not your park. Interior roads are deteriorating. Sites are grass and gravel and not level. 20 miles to most shopping. Management is either inept or incompetent. The manager modifies the rules for her favorites and holds everyone else to them. Lots of gossip and cliques. The owners don't seem to care about more than superficial improvements to the campground - RedSoloCup
Jan 2011 - $12.00
Stayed at this park from January 10 through March 1. Rate reflects monthly rate plus electricity. This is a friendly RV park for "Winter Texans." In a rural area out side of the congestion of the valley traffic, but close enough to enjoy all of the Valley for the winter season. Park manager is very friendly and takes very good care of park guests. Sites are level but grass, no table at sites. This is a no frills RV Park on the Arroyo Colorado. Has fishing piers and boat ramp for those that like to fish. Driving distance to Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Brownsville. Must go into San Benito, Harlingen or Rio Hondo for groceries etc. - Bethro
Jan 2009 - $25.00
We spent a month here based on friends' recommendation. We enjoyed the time here as its a friendly place to be. Its out in a rural area on the Arroyo Colorado River, has boat docks for fishermen who keep boats in the water. They can easily go out into the bay for salt water fishing. The sites are nice and long but rather narrow however the very congenial manager spaces trailers every other site, if possible. There is a new rec hall with very nice, tiled restrooms, shower, exercise room and kitchen facilities. There is a very active social life here among the "snowbirds" and retired Texans. Its a 45 minute drive to South Padre Island and all its attractions, a 30 minute drive into Harlingen for shopping and 25 minutes into San Benito to the closest Walmart. There are numerous activities within a 2 hour drive westward where winter Texans abound. You need satellite TV to get anything but four basic TV channels over the air waves. The WiFi worked well for us. It's very dark most nights so great for starwatchers. It's very quiet here at night. The Park Owners are super nice as is the great manager, who lives there. Just be careful of the sticker burrs in your trailers or on your pets! - Bookwormonwheels


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Bloomberg reported that Paulson, the founder and president of New York-based Paulson & Co., said during the 2014 Puerto Rico Investment Summit in San Juan that the island's economy is at the beginning of a turnaround. The conference aims to promote the territory and attract investors to the region.
Paulson & Co. has been expanding its involvement in Puerto in the last year by purchasing a stake in the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort and the Bahia Beach Resort & Golf Club. The firm also plans to invest $1 billion in projects on the U.S. commonwealth over the next two years.
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Whatever your kids choose, the point of a sugar-crazed, costumed holiday is to have them squeal with delight, not scream all the way to the emergency room.
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, bad falls are a big reason kids end up in the hospital on Halloween instead of counting their candy.
"Make sure they're not tripping over the bottom half of the costume, and make sure they have shoes they can run in," said Dr. Ellen Rome of the Cleveland Clinic.
Visibility is key.
Experts recommend making sure masks have big enough eye holes so kids can clearly see where they're going.
Flash lights, glow sticks and reflective tape on costumes can also help cars see little trick-or-treaters after dark.
Federal law states that all Halloween costumes and Halloween accessories sold in the U.S. must be flame resistant.
But that doesn't mean they can't catch fire.
The experts recommend costumes that fit well, without billowy sleeves.
They can easily ignite on jack-o-lantern candles.


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Name OriginThe name "Candoro" is a combination of the first letters of each cofounder's last name. John J. Craig III, grandson of the company's founder, and three other investors— F.C. Anderson, W.J. Donaldson, and S.A. Rodgers—
- John J. Craig III, grandson of the founder of The John J. Craig Company
- F.C. Anderson
- W.J. Donaldson
- S.A. Rodgers
Company BeginningsAround the turn of the 20th Century, the East Tennessee region was one of the largest marble producers in the world. The John J. Craig Company operated several quarries in the vicinity of Knoxville, TN. The marble industry once thrived in East Tennessee, and 100 years ago, Knoxville was commonly referred to as "The Marble City." Candoro Marble Company was the largest producer of pink marble in the United States.
- Candoro Marble was needed as a showroom and a place to cut and polish the marble.
- Candoro Marble Company's showroom, office, and grounds and buildings were completed in 1923.
- The building was designed by the famous architect Charles Barber
- Carved marble ornamentation by sculptor Albert Milani
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Wisdom Of Bots
1, then tired, do not forget to smile; be anxious, but also pay attention to tone; no matter how tough, do not forget to adhere to; No matter how tired, but also love yourself.But we are jet modified and not faint-hearted of difficulties
I like Atlantis better.
Last episode if SG Universe was so boring I fast forwarded like half of it...
[TFK]Zugrush Dorfbane
And, shit. I fell asleep twice during that episode, I laughed really hard once when people on screen were crying and I appear to be using the phrases "no way" and "come on" a lot more frequently while watching this show.
Come on.. ffs.. Dr. Rush having the same battles with Telford again and again and again:
Telford: Do something silly because I'm the character you shouldn't like.
Rush: No.
Telford: Why not?
Rush: Because the ship will blow up.
Telford: Do it anyway.
Everyone else: Rush is up to something (we hear this at least once in each episode, I think we will find out what he's up to in season 48, looking at the speed it's progressing).
And help.. Senator's daughter: I miss dad, whaaaaaaaa. She stole my boyfriend, whaaaaa! At this point I had to make sure I didn't accidentally press some buttons on my remote, switching it to some soap opera when I fell asleep earlier.
I fear I might not make it to episode 10.. Episode 7, out of 40 minutes, featured 38 minutes and 30 seconds of drama, 1 minute and 28 seconds of "action" and 2 seconds of humor.
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What a boring piece of crap...
The only reason I am watching this at all is due to the lack of any other new sci fi series.
I might start watching The Fringe shortly as I hear this is entertaining, if not quite sci fi.
Never group up with a retarded Dwarf; it's not big and it's not clever.
I started out enjoying it, but it is slowly losing my attention.
If i dont see some space battles, or new aliens enemies, or at least Eli spying on Sgt double dees with the camera ball some more, i may just stop watching it.
"Every government agency at every level is merely an administrative unit of the monolithic, fiat currency-fueled, Warfare/Welfare/Homeland Security Leviathan that must collapse – and the sooner, the better – if civilization is to recover." - William Norman Grigg
My summary of the show:
SpoilerWTF, an old ship.
OMG we're out of water.
Fuck, this planet has no water.
Wait, this planet does have water - this whirlwind of nonsense formed a face and showed me water.
Yay, we're good to go, but how the fuck do we steer?!
Fuck, we're all going to die, we're headed straight for a star.
There's a shuttle, 15 people can live.
We're gonna diiiiiie....we're still alive WTF.
OMG solar ship FTW.
Hey shuttle, come back!
Can't, you're too fast!
Do that shit you saw in Armageddon and slingshot yourselves.
Sweet, we're all alive.
Fuck, the water is disappearing.
It's ok, here's an ice planet.
Fuck, the ice is toxic..
Wait, frozen waterfall is awesomely not toxic while the rest of the planet is.
WTF, the bees from Candyman are what's stealing the water.
Guys don't move, they're from Pitch Black and can't see you if you don't move, we're sending them through the gate AT you.
Please don't see me please don't see me please don't see me.
We see you bitch, but we don't care we're on an ice planet. Peace out.
The last episode, Time, was actually pretty awesome. Finally some real action with sick aliens (reminded me of aliens), rather gory episode too. I love episodes that touch with time.
"Every government agency at every level is merely an administrative unit of the monolithic, fiat currency-fueled, Warfare/Welfare/Homeland Security Leviathan that must collapse – and the sooner, the better – if civilization is to recover." - William Norman Grigg
That was a trippy episode.
Probably because of the marijuana.
I hate time travel.
I also hate this show; especially that fat jew kid.
Never group up with a retarded Dwarf; it's not big and it's not clever.


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In Memory of
June 25, 1924 - April 13, 2010
Ruth S. Smoak, 85, of Harbison Boulevard, went to be with her Lord April 13, 2010. Born June 25, 1924 in Orangeburg County, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Christabelle Chavis Spires.
Funeral Services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010 at Woodridge Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Woodridge Memorial Park. Pastor John Hamilton will officiate. Visitation will be 6-8pm Thursday evening at Woodridge Funeral Home.
She was first married to the late James P. Lowman of Ballentine, SC. They had four daughters, Mary Jane (Tom) Metts of Irmo, Judy Russell (Mike) West of Lexington, Janice Young of Irmo and Linda Minick of Irmo.
She is survived by her loving daughters; a sister, Azillee Johnson of Garfield, SC; brothers, Al Spires of Virginia, Leslie Spires of Florida and Jimmy Spires of Georgia; grandsons, Daniel Russell (Pam), Frank Young, Tommy Metts III, Kirt Metts (Kim), and Jason Minick; and great-grandchildren, Jason T. Beckham, David McPherson, Ray Young, Jesse Russell, Cody Russell, Alex Minick, Lee Metts, Taylor Metts, Ashley Metts, and Katie Metts.
She was also predeceased by a grandson, Mike Young; two brothers, Henry Spires and Legrande Spires; two sisters, Cleo Oliver and Lucille Martin Robinson; and her second husband, A.J. Smoak.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to New Life Baptist Church or to First Church of the Nazarene.
Arrangements under the direction of Woodridge Funeral Home, Lexington, SC.
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Nottingham BSF picked up two awards at
the 2010 Public Private Finance Awards recently – the 'Best
Education Project' category and the overall 'Grand Prix'
Capita Symonds is providing strategic
partnering, educational, building design and architectural services
on the programme as part of its role in the inspiredspaces
consortium led by leading support services and construction company
Carillion. The consortium is working with the City Council and
Partnership for Schools as part of the Local Education Partnership
(LEP) which is overseeing the Nottingham BSF programme.
This is what the judges had to say –
Grand Prix
Nottingham City's Building Schools for the
Future (BSF) project has achieved considerable success in a
relatively short period of time. One week after financial close had
been achieved, construction began on all of the sample projects to
ensure they could be delivered as quickly as possible. The
inspiredspaces Nottingham local education partnership (LEP) –
comprising Carillion, Nottingham City Council and BSFi – developed
the Southwark Primary exemplar project (below - designed by Capita
Symonds) from a blank sheet of paper to financial close in just
nine months. Furthermore, it took just eight months to reach
financial close on the Nottingham Academy project.
Between being chosen as preferred bidder on
the project and reaching financial close, the LEP worked closely
with Nottingham City Council to develop three additional schools.
The LEP delivered guaranteed minimum savings on these additional
projects of £950,000 in capital expenditure, demonstrating
excellent value for money.
As well as being quick to begin construction,
the LEP worked closely with Nottingham City Council to ensure
schools were developed to the highest environmental standards. All
new-build schools are designed to run on bio-diesel combined heat
& power technology, which will enable up to 70% of their energy
requirements to be generated onsite from renewable sources.
The LEP has committed itself to enhancing
pupils' knowledge of environmental issues, making its
sustainability initiatives available for use as educational
resources wherever possible. This forms an important part of the
Learning Programme established by the LEP, its supply chain and the
council. The programme involves activities tailored to specific
curriculum requirements, including helping young people reduce
their energy consumption.
Developing a close relationship with the
teachers and pupils at schools in Nottingham has also been an
important part of the partnering approach undertaken by the LEP.
Detailed consultations with staff helped the LEP understand how it
could develop diverse teaching spaces that would assist their
delivery of transformational education. Nottingham's BSF has also
demonstrated considerable flexibility for the future in its design
and delivery of schools. Acoustic sliding walls, multiarrangement
furniture and designing walls that can easily be removed all form
part of the flexible solutions.
Best Education Project
Nottingham City's local education partnership
(LEP) has demonstrated vision, excellence and close
The LEP will deliver over £300m of capital
investment, focussed on improving the environmental credentials of
the city's school estate. The ecofriendly designs have included
biodiesel combined heat and power plants for new schools, resulting
in 70% of their energy being generated by renewable sources. The
LEP and council have also worked in close partnership to deliver a
Sustainability Excellence Model, aligning the design work of the
LEP with the council's environmental objectives.
The LEP and supply chain have also
demonstrated real engagement with pupils at the schools through a
Learning Programme. This sees activities tailored to specific
curriculum requirements delivered to the schools by the LEP and its
To date, the LEP has undertaken £130m of
additional contracted work since financial close, including
development of the UK's largest academy school. Work has also begun
on delivering Nottingham's Primary Capital Programme, for example
through making its environmental initiatives available for use as
classroom materials.
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Ashton says she's 'following with concern' the deteriorating health of four inmates on hunger strike; calls Israel to restore their family visiting rights
Published: 02.16.13, 19:54 / Israel News
The European Union
on Saturday called on Israel
to improve conditions for Palestinians in its jails, and a Palestinian minister said there would be rallies
next week to support hunger striking prisoners.
Nearly 5,000 Palestinians are held in Israeli jails, many charged with involvement in terror attacks on Israelis.
Related stories:
Israel had released Issawi from jail in 2011 along with more than a 1,000 other prisoners as part of the Shalit prisoner swap deal. He was arrested again in January 2012, on the grounds he had violated conditions for his release by engaging in terrorist activity.


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Anyone still looking for a summer job? I know I am. Does anybody know of any good places to apply or know of places hiring in Des Moines? I reeeeally need a job. Thanks for the help.
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How about the Mtown area???
im guessing burger king is hiring, you might also want to look at KFC
How about in Ames? I need a job a night to offset coaching. a lot of places aren't hiring seems like...
I would contact a temp agency (Robert Half/Account Temps/Adeco, Manpower, Palmer Group) and see what they got.
Wells Fargo in Des Moines was hiring about 150 people this summer. Might check with them. Also check out www.las.iastate.edu/careerservices and use ISU CMS. Visit your Career Services office in 102 Catt Hall for job leads and help with your resume, cover letter, interviewing, etc. No charge.
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The Fighter Trailer: Mark Wahlberg Gets Knocked Down, But He Gets Up Again
By Josh Tyler 2010-09-15 19:27:50 comments
Once famous primarily for his muscles, Mark Wahlberg has gone out of his way to make everyone forget about his underwear ad ready body and carve out a career for himself as an actor. Now hes putting those Calvin Klein muscles in service of his acting career by playing a frequently shirtless boxer in David O. Russells The Fighter and, well, its kind of amazing that he hasnt been doing this all along. Physically at least, not very many actors in Hollywood can really pull something like this off.
Wahlbergs got the body but, even after all this time, the jurys still out on whether hes got the acting chops. When he speaks in the newly released Fighter trailer its hard to shake the image of Andy Sambergs impression, in which he portrays Wahlberg talking to animals, or worse the lingering image of Wahlbergs nearly career destroying performance in The Happening where he actually talked to plants.
Mostly though, the trailer for The Fighter has a lot of punching and how you react to it will, I suspect, depend in large part on how you feel about sports movies. It feels like a serviceable entry into the genre, with another potentially brilliant performance by Christian Bale as a supporting character, and maybe something special from Amy Adams too, as the obligatory girlfriend.
Watch the first trailer for The Fighter below or in HD on Apple. Join me afterward for more discussion about what you just saw.
So the big question for me, when faced with any sports movie is this: Can it show me anything new? The sports genre and in particular the boxing movie, is tried and true. Its been done, and done well by others. If youre going to do a sports movie, and especially a boxing movie, youve got to show me something new. That almost never happens in Hollywood but a couple of years ago The Wrestler managed to pull it off. Unfortunately Im not seeing The Wrestler in this trailer for The Fighter. It looks a lot like a paint by numbers boxing movie about a down on his luck fighter who takes one last shot at the title.
Any hope this movie has of lifting itself above the usual boxing movie clichés seems to hinge on Christian Bale and his relationship with Wahlbergs character, though exactly how that fits into the broader picture of his boxing career is only really hinted at in the trailer. Maybe thatll be enough to separate The Fighter from all the other boxing movies weve already seen and memorized. If that doesnt work, theres always Amy Adams in her underwear. You cant go wrong with that.
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Standard Features
America's best selling Sport ATV, the Raptor 700R breaks ground again in 2009 with a digital meter. You also get Raptor 700's powerful fuel injected engine, hybrid steel and aluminum frame, new piggyback shocks with a longer stroke and hi- / lo-speed adjustment, and more making this the best Raptor 700 to date.
Model Year
Raptor 700R
72.6 in.
44.5 in.
46.1 in.
396 lbs.
Ground Clearance
4.4 in.
50.4 in.
Seat Height
32 in.
4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valves
686 cc
Bore x Stroke
102 x 84 mm
Compression Ratio
Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
2.9 gal.
16-bit ECU
Wet multi-plate
Liquid with fan
5-speed with reverse
Drive System
Front: Dual ventilated hydraulic disc, twin piston
Rear: Ventilated hydraulic disc, self adjusting park brake function
Rear: Ventilated hydraulic disc, self adjusting park brake function
Front: AT21 x 7-10 radial
Rear: AT20 x 10-9 radial
Rear: AT20 x 10-9 radial
Front: Independent double wishbone with piggyback high-/lo-speed compression, rebound and threaded preload adjustment; 9.1 in. travel
Rear: Cast aluminum swingarm with rebound, high-/lo-speed compression and threaded preload adjustment; 10.1 in. travel
Rear: Cast aluminum swingarm with rebound, high-/lo-speed compression and threaded preload adjustment; 10.1 in. travel
Two-tone Team Yamaha Blue / White, Two-tone White / Red
Standard Features
|Key Features:
|America's best-selling sport ATV becomes the first with a digital meter. Riders have plenty of information available at a glance, including speedometer, dual trip meters, odometer, clock and engine warning indicators, plus neutral and reverse indicators.
|New SOQI piggyback shocks have 5 mm longer stroke for excellent sport-riding comfort, and are fully adjustable with convenient adjustment knobs to fine-tune the ride.
|A 686 cc Yamaha fuel-injected engine makes this the most powerful Yamaha sport ATV ever, with big torque right off idle, transitioning into a fat midrange and monstrous top end.
|Hybrid steel and aluminum frame with a Controlled Fill aluminum subframe and cast swingarm pivot combine to produce a super-strong structure.
|Aggressive styling reflects Raptor 700R's intent, and YFZ-inspired handling means it walks the walk, too.
|Long-travel suspension—9.1 inches front, 10.1 rear—a cush seat and excellent ergonomics make the Raptor 700R comfortable to ride hard all day long.
|New for 2009:
|Raptor 700R is now the first sport ATV with a digital meter. Newly designed meter provides speedometer, dual trip meters, odometer, clock, warning indicators for coolant and low fuel, plus neutral and reverse indicators.
|New SOQI piggyback shocks have 5 mm longer stroke for excellent sport-riding comfort, with high- and low-speed compression adjustability, rebound and preload adjustability, and 9.1-inch travel.
|Thumb throttle lever has a new, smooth shape for a feel riders will appreciate, with less fatigue at the end of the day.
|Front-end styling has been updated, with a new look for the front cowl.
|Special Edition gets a wave-type rear disc for great braking ability and race-ready looks, plus special front grab bar and footwells.
|Forged lightweight piston, connecting rod and crankshaft in the 686 cc engine are light and strong, for a hard-hitting, quick-revving powerplant that revs all the way to 9,000 rpm. Dual counterbalancers keep it smooth.
|Yamaha fuel injection means consistently excellent engine performance in a wide range of conditions, elevations and temperatures.
|Competition-spec dry-sump lubrication system boosts usable horsepower and keeps overall engine size more compact.
|Digital TCI with 16-bit electronic control unit controls fuel injection and ignition systems for consistent performance and fantastic throttle response.
|Reliable push-button electric start in any gear adds extra convenience.
|Race-bred five-speed transmission with reverse, along with Raptor 700R's monstrous powerband, means there's a choice of gears in just about all situations.
|YZ-spec ratchet shifter ensures smooth, resistance-free shifting under power. Heavy-duty clutch features extra-sturdy basket and plates designed to harness the Raptor 700R's power.
|Easy-to-reach oil filter and tool-free air filter.
|State-of-the-art chassis combines a steel front section with an aluminum rear section and detachable subframe to create a super-strong structure.
|Compact, CAD-designed chassis creates the ideal wheelbase for light, quick, super-accurate steering.
|YZ-style piggyback rear shock gives 10.1-inch wheel travel with high- and low-speed compression adjustability for maximum sport versatility, along with preload and rebound adjustment.
|Front brake master cylinder features an adjustable lever for increased comfort and feel.
|Cast aluminum swingarm carries an eccentric quick-adjust drive chain mechanism that takes most of the work out of that task.
|Handlebar-mounted flip-type parking brake lever and rear brake caliper adjust automatically.
|High-performance 21 x 7-10 front and 20 x 10-9 rear Dunlop® radials with a specially designed tread pattern deliver superb, class-leading traction for razor-sharp handling in a variety of terrain and conditions.
|Lightweight aluminum wheels help enhance suspension performance by reducing unsprung weight.
|YFZ450 twin-aluminum-piston front disc brakes and rear disc deliver tremendous stopping power with less unsprung weight.
|YFZ450 45 mm serrated footpegs provide excellent boot traction.
|Controlled-fill aluminum subframe is light and strong. So is the composite front grab bar.
|Additional Features:
|Long, YZ-style seat allows maximum rider comfort and movement with superb sport-riding ergonomics.
|YFZ450 30-watt multi-reflector Krypton headlights set back in the front cowl add the perfect no-compromises sporting accent, and an LED taillight provides great visibility.
|Large-capacity, 2.9-gallon fuel tank and Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI) mean more time on the trail between fill-ups.
|Additional Specifications:
|Drive Train: 2WD; sealed O-ring chain, eccentric adjustment
|Lighting: Dual 30W Krypton multi-reflector headlights and 3.9 / 0.5W LED brakelight
*Price, if shown, is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and does not include government fees, taxes, dealer vehicle freight/preparation, dealer document preparation charges or any finance charges (if applicable). MSRP and/or final actual sales price will vary depending on options or accessories selected.


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Just wondering if anyone has done this ride in either direction and had any cue sheets or even just ideas on a best route. We are planning to do this ride next weekend, and currently the plan is to use the NJ bike maps to make up our own route, but im sure it wont be ideal.


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Key Features
– Lifetime Map Updates
– Safety Camera Alerts
– Choices of Routes
– Voice Command
2 Year Warranty
Countries Maps Included
Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Display 5.0″ TFT with anti-glare touchscreen, 480 x 272 color LCD
Dimensions 142 x 86 x 15mm USB V.2.0
Weight 172.2g
Lifetime Map Updates
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Near Me
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Choice of Routes
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Trip Planner
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Parking Assistance
Automatically shows a list of parking spaces when you are within 1km of your destination
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Instantly offer suggestions for your destination and decrease errors.
Junction View & Lane Guidance
Realistic junction views ensure that you make the right turn at the right time.
Safety Camera Alerts
Audible and visual warnings let you know when you're approaching safety camera locations
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Roasting with a Popcorn Popper. So Simple.
We realized that amongst all the videos we have posted, there has never (gasp!) been one covering the basics of roasting with a popcorn popper - which is one of our favorite ways to home roast and an especially good, inexpensive way to get started. So we decided to post 3 new YouTube vids about roasting with a popper. In the first one, Tom goes to the thrift/junk store to show you the kind of popper to look for. Check out the other new videos too - one where Tom demonstrates using a popper to roast coffee - and another of the entire roast process in a popcorn popper.


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Babble's Guide to Choosing the Perfect Name for Your BabyHandmade Charlotte
What's in a name? It turns out, a whole lot. This informative and entertaining new Chronicle Books release from the editors of Babble.com presents the 500 top names for boys and girls, breaking down each name's meaning, ranking, and historical significance.
Published by Chronicle Books, Hi, My Name Is offers fascinating top ten lists throughout: the top ten names of billionaires, beat poets, pirates, and more! Written in Babble's signature tone, this is the ultimate contemporary baby-naming guide, perfect for every Tom, Dick, and Harry—and Braden, Hayden, and Jaden!
Available now for $14.95 at Chronicle Books.
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Harris leads Scott to 68-57 win over Rogers
Chris Harris pumped in a game-high 26 points to lead Scott to a 68-57 victory over Rogers on Friday in a City League matchup.
Chris Darrington added 18 for the Bulldogs.
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Cameron Copeland paced Rogers with a team-high 15 points. Branden Austin finished with 13 for the Rams.