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A partial solar eclipse, Surya Grahan, will be visible in
First images of Surya Grahan or Solar Eclipse at January 15, 2010
Surya or Sun at 11:19 AM on January 15 at Trivandrum, Kerala
Surya or Sun at 11:57 AM on January 15 at Trivandrum
Surya or Sun at 12:24 PM on January 15 at Trivandrum, Kerala
Surya at 12:50 PM at Trivandrum on January 15, 2010
Surya or Sun at 01:05 PM on January 15 at Trivandrum, Kerala
Surya or Sun at 01:13 PM at Trivandrum on January 15, 2010
Surya or Sun at 01:16 PM at Trivandrum on January 15, 2010
Surya or Sun at 01:24 PM at Trivandrum on January 15, 2010
You can get detail time of the eclipse in different parts of India in this article - India January 15, 2010 Eclipse Time
An annular eclipse happens when the sun is visible like a ring of fire, with the moon darkening the center of the sun. In South India in Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala, the annular eclipse, or the ring of fire, will be for nearly 8 minutes – from 13:10:35 hrs to 13:18:08 hrs.
Longest Annular Eclipse of This Century
This will be the longest annular solar eclipse of the third millennium. There won't be an annular solar eclipse longer than this one till 3043. The last annular solar eclipse visible from India was in 1976.
The annular solar eclipse will be visible in places around world in the below map provided by NASA
click on the image for a larger view
All Hindu temples remain closed during Surya Grahan and will reopen only after the Grahan is over and after conducting special pujas and rituals. On the day, Hindus also take holy dip in holy rivers like
Usually, religious Hindus do not perform any work during Surya Grahan and they purify themselves by taking a bath and chant the Ashtakshara Mantra dedicated to Shri Krishna and Mahamritunjaya mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva. Ashtakshara mantra is 'Shri Krishna ha sharnam mama.'
Caution: During Surya Grahan, there are some elements in society who take undue advantage of innocent Hindus in the name of astrology and various doshas on horoscope. Ancient Hindu saints only talk about the physical harm Surya Grahanam can create on human beings. Put the thinking cap and keep out unwanted elements who try to take undue advantage during such occasions. The only aim of such people is money.
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HOUSTON - U.S. Postal Service officials said two armed crooks robbed one of their contract drivers, and they're offering a reward for their capture.
The contract driver had just left the main post office in downtown Houston and was headed to San Antonio for a delivery when he was ambushed, carjacked and robbed. It happened close to 10 pm Thursday night.
Police say 26-year-old John Cormier had barely made his way onto the I-10 westbound entrance ramp at Louisiana when a red Chevy Impala cut him off and boxed him in.
"The passenger of that vehicle jumped out with a handgun, held it to his head and demanded the contract driver's vehicle," said Stephanie Harden with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
The suspect ordered the driver out of the van, pistol whipped him in the back of the head and then took off.
Officials said the stolen mail van was later found in the Heights on White Oak Drive. The cargo, eight sacks of registered and express mail, was missing.
"We will backtrack, the logs and everything that we have in order to get with those customers and see exactly what it is that we were transporting for them," said Harden.
Cormier is a driver for Southern Mail Service Incorporated headquartered in Conroe. The robbers also stole his wallet and cell phone during the armed heist.
A company spokesman tells Local 2 Cormier is thankful that's all they took. It's unclear if this was an isolated incident, or whether the drive was specifically targeted. That is all part of the ongoing federal investigation.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service says it is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the robbers. Anyone with information is asked to call the Postal Inspection Service at 713-238-4438.
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(About the true nature of matter)
The universe is metaphysical. They have failed to understand matter. Lenin understood it. "Whatever you do, don't start on that, you'll make a rod for your own backs," he said. "You will lose whatever you have gained," he says. "Don't start on the true nature of matter," he says. All European thinkers have discussed the true nature of matter, but they did not really take it seriously. People pretended not to understand. But this is a great truth and phenomenon. Matter forms in the brain. There is matter on the outside, but the matter we have direct experience of forms in the brain, it is created by Allah. We have no direct experience, in that sense, of the matter on the outside. Because it is transparent, black. But what Allah shows us is different. There are two things; one is the matter on the outside, and one is the matter created in the brain. We can only directly experience that which is created in the brain. We can never experience the other. They pretend to ignore that.
Destiny is flowing in favor of Islam. For example, had destiny been going the antichrist's way, then no matter how much we strove, whether we had 7,000 channels, 70,000 radio stations of hundreds of thousands of professors on our side, we would still be defeated. Destiny would work that way. But since Allah has ordained the victory of the way of the Mahdi, since that is destined, you will still win even if there are only 12 of you.
The hereafter exists. Honest people have no need to fear. Well-intentioned, honest people can relax. Honest Muslims can relax. They must trust in Allah. The moment of death will also be easy, and the stage of the hereafter. They will pass to the hereafter very quickly, insha'Allah, since there is no time. They will meet their loved ones.
Allah loves to love and be loved. He teaches us to love and be loved in this world. He wants to love and be loved for all eternity. He wants to make us pray to Him. He wants us to know His divinity. He wants us to know His might. But love is the main thing. Loving and being loved. We love Allah, but Allah also wants to love. It is one of Allah's attributes. He loves our Prophet (saas). He calls him His beloved. He loves the Prophet Moses (pbuh). He says, "I have chosen you," in one verse. He loves the Prophet Joseph (pbuh). But He does not love unbelief or dishonesty.
Allah wants people to live by His own moral values. Allah's moral values are to be compassionate, loving, rational and honest. He introduces Himself to us in this world. If we leave without learning to love and be loved, may Allah forbid, then we will sit in the pavilions of paradise, by the trees of paradise, and just stare.
Nor is learning just a little about loving and being loved any good. Allah wants us to learn completely. That is why we are given a sufficient life span. Just as long as the course lasts. Believers are allowed to live until the end of the course. It is also completed in those who are martyred. But not in the rest. They have to undergo that training. Because Allah loves martyrs. Because they show their love most intensely. Allah loves them because they give their lives to Him. He loves them with a powerful love. The reward for that behavior is very great. He continues to teach them in paradise. They are taught one-sidedly, not like us. They are taught so as to know goodness alone, not evil. They eat, drink and are at ease, insha'Allah.
You will see that what I say is all true with the defeat of Darwinism. The modern Islam I describe will reign across the world. Look. There is also a marvelous aspect. The Islam of the bigots will not reign. The Islam I describe will reign. The prime minister also talks about "modern Islam." That is the kind of Islam.
We do not witness great marvels. Because that would eliminate the need for free will. And that would be unfair on other people. People want to see Gabriel appear before them and to sit and have dinner with him. They want him to walk through walls. But what about all those people who have been tested to date? Would that be fair on them? Out of the question. There is nothing in the prophets to eliminate the need for free will. People imagine there must be but there is not. Things do not happen as they imagine.
The Prophet Moses (pbuh) also never eliminated the need for free will at any stage. Let me give an example, Allah tells him to throw down his staff. He does so, and it turns into a snake. Is that not a miracle? Allah says he fled without looking behind him. Would he do such a thing if it would eliminate the need for free will? Allah then tells him to return and not be afraid. Prophets in My sight are not afraid, He says. He returns nervously, but since he is told not to fear, he is not afraid. Snakes are one of the things he fears most. For example, Almighty Allah says, "Go to Pharaoh." They say they are afraid. They say so explicitly. If the need for free will were eliminated, the great prophet would not say "We are afraid, O Lord." Allah tells him not to fear. There are many verses about not fearing. "I see, I hear, I am beside you," Allah says. Allah constantly reminds him of His might and oneness. This is also a precaution against polytheism. Who gave Pharaoh that power? Allah. Who makes him speak? Allah. Allah says it is He Who gives him power. So fear me, not him, He says. Pharaoh could not take a step unless Allah gave him the strength. He does whatever Allah says, whatever is in his destiny. Allah says at the beginning that he will reject everything. He says that in the Torah.
(The husband of the Israeli journalist Hanalei Julia had a heart attack. He was operated on but died this evening. Hanalei Julia reported on you several times in Israel and expressed her thanks for your interest and concern and our prayers during the operation. She said our prayers were of great support to her.)
Masha'Allah. Ms. Hanalei is a lady I know and am in contact with. May Allah give us all happiness and beauty, goodness and health. May Almighty Allah bring about the global reign of Islam. May Almighty Allah cause all Christians, Jews and Muslims to be followers of Muhammad. May He bestow happiness on them all and may goodness and plenty reign, insha'Allah.
May Allah permit us to see the King Messiah, Moshiach. May He allow us to build the Temple of Solomon. May Allah allow us to lay the bricks with our own hands. May He allow us to build the mosque and mausoleum of the Prophet Abraham (pbuh). May Allah allow us to build the mosque of Jacob (pbuh) and Israel (pbuh).
May Allah make Israel light from one end to the other, and may he make the whole Islamic world light. May Almighty Allah bestow plenty, abundance and goodness everywhere. May Allah cause Islam to reign across the world. May Allah permit us to embrace Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the son of Maryam, and to see his beautiful, radiant face. Jesus the Messiah has a perfect faith, masha'Allah. May Allah bestow his lovely faith on all Muslims. May He bestow the lovely faith of our Prophet (saas). Jesus the Messiah is one of the prophets with the strongest faith. Masha'Allah.
(Eighteen people lost their lives in a major flood in Saudi Arabia.)
Allah, Allah, SubhanAllah, the earth has begun stirring. The earth wants the Mahdi and Jesus the Messiah. "I will not be still until my lord [Mahdi] comes," the earth says. And this suffering will go on and on. Until the appearance of Muhammad the Mahdi, a descendant of the Messenger of Allah (saas), my own forebear. Scholars and teachers have one by one begun saying, "The Mahdi will not come." Those who until yesterday were making a loud noise and saying the Mahdi will come, have now begun saying, in whole groups and communities, that he will not. As they have begun saying the Mahdi will not come, so the earth has begun stirring, has begun stirring even further. Allah says that people are destined to say that the Mahdi will not come. "This is a sign of the Mahdi," he says. He says, "I will make you into a sign of the Mahdi." He says He will use the opponents of the Mahdi as a sign of the Mahdi. And they submit to Allah. He turns the opponents of the Mahdi into a sign of the coming of the Mahdi. When they say that the Mahdi will not appear, they imagine he will not appear. But when they say that, they are just giving rise to another portent of the coming of the Mahdi. Masha'Allah, alhamdulillah.
(On the second day of his trial, Anders Breivik, the extreme right-winger who killed 77 people in Norway last years, said, "the people I killed were not innocent. I would do the same again. I am proud of the extreme right-wingers who kill Turks in Germany." At the first hearing he said he carried out his actions in order to prevent Muslims taking over Europe, that there were many other extreme right-wing cells like him, that they were also preparing to carry out attacks and that he demanded to be freed.)
They say he is insane. Is that true? (-"They said that. It is what his lawyer said initially. But the court has not yet accepted that.") There is no need to let him talk for two hours. Sentence him and send him away. Why prolong it? They are letting him engage in endless fascist propaganda. He is a psycho and seeking attention. He wants people to hear his message and is using the press to that end. The whole judicial process should be closed to the press. They should sentence him and have done. But it is disgraceful and ugly to sit and make a maniac like that a propaganda tool and to encourage other maniacs. If you also commit murders like that and behave like a psycho, we will make you famous, too. Nothing will happen. You can plead insanity and serve 20 years, and the prison there are really comfortable anyway, and we will make you world famous. That is the kind of logic they are developing. That is wrong and ugly. The man is making fascist propaganda day and night, and the echoes of that last for months afterward. They must drop all that. They have their press unions and the like. Let us send them messages, by e-mail or letter, let us send in petitions, so they stop doing it.
(Eighty-one years ago, in 1931, an Islamic congress was held in Jerusalem under the auspices of the mufti of Jerusalem. The congress decided on the need for vigilance in the face of sectarianism in the Islamic world, that the only answer to foreign interventions lay in Turkish-Islamic Union, and that efforts needed to be made in that direction. One hundred fifty-three leading scholars and politicians from 22 countries attended the congress.)
What have I been saying? Scholars have been saying let us unite for Islamic Unity, let us act together, let us establish Islamic Unity, for around a hundred years now. Has it happened? No. Why not? Because the matter lies with the Mahdi. Allah is not allowing it. It is impossible without the Mahdi, so they are wasting their time. People say he will be a collective personality. But that leads to division and suffering. If they declare war on Allah's destiny, then Allah will defeat them. Allah will do what He says; they must follow the Mahdi. If they say, "No, we will not obey him," then Allah will respond accordingly. The Islamic world must be very determined on this. They must obey the words of the Messenger of Allah (saas) and Allah. They are not his words, as Gabriel says them, and Allah tells Gabriel what to say. This is knowledge stemming from revelation. Insha'Allah. If they do not follow the Mahdi, then sufferings will persist in the Islamic world.
(Pictures have emerged of American troops with the bodies of Afghanis they have martyred. The American Department of Defense has absolutely disowned such actions.)
There is no criticism. They are proud of and even encourage it.
(Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has made a statement saying, "We have not discounted the option of an attack on Iran after the nuclear negotiations in Istanbul. The talks in Istanbul were a waste of time. The time wasted is growing." Likely attack rehearsals were broadcast on Israel's Channel 10. There is speculation in Israeli papers that if the discussion in Baghdad on May 23 do not produce a positive result, then the order to attack will be given.)
I guess he is joking. That would be a terrible thing. Not good, by the law of Allah. It cannot produce any results. The best result for Israel would come from seeking the King Messiah, Moshiach, the Mahdi. They must obey the commandments of the Torah. Allah has given them the time in the Torah. The Torah says 2012. It tells us to seek the Messiah, the Mahdi, at the gates of Istanbul. The Torah says this, not me. The Mahdi will speak of peace and goodness and beauty. He will reign across the world and bring about freedom from Israel. It says he will put a stop to war. Hands raised against him will be broken, it says. [The Prophet] describes his appearance and activities. He says he will appear at a time when Allah is openly denied. He says that Israel will be a state at that time. He says the state of Israel will be established. He says this is a sign of the coming of the Mahdi. They must seek true salvation. But of course they say all these things within the framework of destiny. What I am saying is the truth. Iran will never listen to Israel. Nor will it heed Turkey, nor America, nor anyone else. It will do what it wants. They have long since made the atom bomb. Iran has the atom bomb. It is not that hard to acquire. It can get enriched uranium from China or Russia. It can buy it secretly. It may even have bought the atom bomb directly. China can easily sell it. As they are members of the same pact. Israel is not worried about the atom bombs and hydrogen bombs in China's hands that could destroy the world hundreds of times over. The reason they are uneasy about Iran is that false belief in the Mahdi. Israel would advocate the true belief in the Mahdi instead of the false one. They should pray for the coming of the Mahdi and seek refuge in Allah. In that way lies salvation.
(Regarding the bigot mindset)
You (devout ladies) being beautiful, dressing and speaking well, being clean, the expression on your faces, your European appearance, your being very high quality and classy are a huge blow to the bigot mindset. The impact is greater than you can imagine. It has an unimaginable impact worldwide. Before that, there was a bigoted hatred. People were ashamed to look at you. But now the bigots have begun seeing their true selves. Even people who loathe the bigots have now begun regarding themselves as unworthy. Because they have seen you superior quality and worth. Other things cannot be spoken out loud, but have to be experienced. They are not saying them, but are living by this. Very quietly, a huge impact is taking place. Because a small role model is worth millions. I mean, you bring a handful of water from the sea, and someone will understand the sea itself from that. You are a handful of water from the sea, but you have had a huge impact. That is why they are so downcast. That is why they have such an inferiority complex and dislike themselves so much. Whereas they used to be very pleased with themselves.
(The Habertürk web site carried an interesting report about evolution, claiming that "Women began becoming blonde around 10-11,000 years ago. The reason is that all the men died during the Ice Age, and that those women wishing to obtain an advantage in finding a mate then evolved.")
They should ask themselves, do you believe it? Is there anything scientific in it? No. Is it at all logical? No. Is there any evidence? No. There is nothing logical or scientific about it. They publish every fabrication there. The theory of evolution has long since collapsed and come to an end. Had it not collapsed, the details might perhaps have been examined, but it has collapsed at the protein stage, and at the fossil stage. And it is a desperate resort to try and raise such a theory again. There are colored people, and Oriental races, and blonds, there are people of all kinds. Almighty Allah places these human appearances in the genes of the Prophet Adam (pbuh). They then came out in later generations. And that is happening now. Being colored is in someone's genes, and his children will be colored. There are some white negroes. Meaning some past generation was white. But a white person will only appear once in that family, and then their children will be colored again. Another white person may then appear in the future. That is the wisdom of Allah, how the system is. That was the system in the prophet Adam (pbuh). They really should not worry their heads about these things. Let them investigate the soul and try to understand that. My advice to Darwinists is, first the soul. Because when we speak of something human, we mean the soul. A dead body is of no interest to Darwinists. The body is dead. It is the soul that matters. It is not the eye that sees, but the soul. So it is meaningless to examine the eye. The eye is merely a camera. The eye does not see. Does the brain see? The brain does not see, either. The brain merely stores that electrical current coming from the eye. The brain is a bowl that hold incoming electric currents. It has no other property. They should concentrate on the soul that sees and hears and touches and smells and tastes.
The fact they attach no importance to the soul shows that they do not really believe their own beliefs. Because the sense of taste arises with chemicals in food reacting on the tongue. The tongue cell converts this into an electrical current and sends it to the brain. This reaches the brain as a current. Fine so far. The current has got there. Is that of any use? Nothing would normally happen when it got there. Electricity is not a human being. It is the soul that interprets that electricity and understands and sees and hears. Does it have eyes? No, but it sees. Does it have ears? No, but it hears. They should bring that up. It is wrong to pretend not to understand it. Otherwise, a body producing electricity is of no use to them. You cannot call it a human being. You say, "You need an eye to see." But the soul sees without eyes. "You need an ear to hear," you say. But the soul hears without ears. The soul has no fingers, but it touches. It has no tongue, but it tastes. These people are bothering with the machine when the real human being is there for them to study. There is no such structure in that machine. They are preoccupied by the body. All it can do is produce electricity.
(Mr. Adnan Oktar interprets verses from Surat al-A'raf)
Verse 151
"He said, 'My Lord, forgive me and my brother and admit us into Your mercy. You are the Most Merciful of the merciful'."
Verse 152
"As for those who adopted the Calf, anger from their Lord will overtake them together with abasement in the life of this world." In other words, Allah says that the Darwinists and materialists will inevitably be defeated. The Qur'an indicates that. "That is how we repay the purveyors of falsehood."
Because they spread lies.
Verse 153
"But as for those who do evil actions and then subsequently repent and believe, in that case your Lord is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
The Qur'an indicates we also need to treat irreligious people with love and affection. Because people who make mistakes can still repent and come to faith. "in that case your Lord is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
That is how our perspective will be, insha'Allah.
Verse 154
"When Moses' anger abated he picked up the Tablets and in their inscription was guidance and mercy for all of them who feared their Lord."
A manifestation of Allah's name of al-Hadi [the Guide], insha'Allah.
Verse 155
"Moses chose seventy men from his people for Our appointed time," the Sanhedrin Council. Look, the establishment of the Sanhedrin after 3000 years is a portent of the coning of the Mahdi. This 70-member council mentioned in the Qur'an has been re-established. "and when the earthquake seized them he said, 'My Lord, if You had willed, You could have destroyed them previously and me as well. Would you destroy us for what the fools among us did?" So it is shameful to blame a whole people. There may be foolish people, and they need to be distinguished. "It was only a Trial from You." Allah's test. "by which You misguided those You willed and guided those You willed." Some are the antichrist, and some are the Mahdi. "You are our Protector so forgive us and have mercy on us. You are the Best of Forgivers."
Verse 156
"Prescribe good for us in this world and the hereafter. We have truly turned to You.' He said, 'As for My punishment, I strike with it anyone I will. My mercy extends to all things but I will prescribe it for those who fear of Allah and give alms, and those who believe in Our Signs:"
Whose verses are the verses of the Qur'an? They are Allah's. This is also adressed to the Prophet Moses (pbuh). Anyone who does not believe in the Qur'an, Christian or Muslim, is in a state of sin.
Verse 157
"those who follow the Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, whom they find written down with them in the Torah and the Gospel," who cannot read and write. The Mahdi is also illiterate. "commanding them to do right and forbidding them to do wrong," illicit actions. "making good things lawful for them and bad things unlawful for them, relieving them of their heavy loads," the nonsense produced by the bigots. "and the chains which were around them." The chains produced by the bigots. "Those who believe in him and honour him and help him, and follow the Light that has been sent down with him, they are the ones who are successful."
Verse 158
"Say: 'Mankind! I am the Messenger of Allah to you all, of Him to Whom the kingdom of the heavens and earth belongs. There is no god but Him. He gives life and causes to die'." He cannot read and write. Neither can the Mahdi read and write, and he knows no Arabic. "So believe in Allah and His Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet, who believe in Allah and His words, and follow him so that hopefully you will be guided."
Verse 159
"Among the people of Moses there is a group who guide by the truth and act justly in accordance with it."
Allah says the Jews have enemies in every century. What do they say? "We will kill whomever we find among the rocks and stones." But what does Allah say? "Among the people of Moses there is a group who guide by the truth and act justly in accordance with it."2012-05-11 11:52:08


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The name "brownie" comes from the traditional brown color of the bars. The first known published recipe for "brownies" appeared in the 1897 Sears, Roebuck catalog. Moist and chewy, fudgy or fluffy, those sensational squares we simply call "brownies" accomplish a not-so-simple feat: They tickle just about everyone's fancy.
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Feast on some new photos of the HTC One mini, some specs reconfirmed
0. phoneArena posted on 14 Jul 2013, 16:35
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1. Birds (Posts: 1171; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)
I would happily trade my L9 in for this considering this phone is perfect for my needs. My only gripe is the battery but I got a feeling the 1750 mah battery is on par with the 1900 mah battery. Then again the 2150 mah battery on the L9 is surprisingly inefficient but that is a chipset and software optimization issue. The snapdragon 400 is all about battery life from what I've seen. Lol
4. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
The Snapdragon 400 is very efficient. 1750 mAh should be more than enough, especially with HTC's usually amazing standby time.
I actually picked up an Optimus L9 off contract because my GS3's screen shattered, and I wanted to try LG's custom skin, after the 4.1 update I got today it's just as smooth as my GS3 was, it was a nice surprise.
5. Birds (Posts: 1171; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)
IDK if it is my device but I've been having connectivity issues. I hope you don't get them. Do you have the int. version or the T-mobile version?
6. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
I haven't had any so far. The signal strength is a bit lower than my other devices, but it holds the signal longer. I have the T-Mobile version
9. Birds (Posts: 1171; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)
It got lower because of the update...prior to it, I had three full bars under this alluminum roof of mine...lol But now I can't get sh!t...Plus there is a strange wifi bug.
10. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
I had the lower signal on ICS too, it didn't really change with the update. I did have this really weird thing where sometimes parts of the screen would just stop responding, since I updated it hasn't shown up, but it might come back again.
Are you sure you're on the latest update? People were having the same problems with WiFi, but on the old build that was released a few months ago. Under your software information, the software version should say P76920f. If it doesn't say that, you're on the older build that was buggy and was paused for maintenance.
19. Birds (Posts: 1171; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)
I must check.
20. Birds (Posts: 1171; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)
Damn, I have P76920d... I got mine OTA on the first day the updates were released.
22. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
Well there's your problem. You should get the OTA update in the next couple days. You can try to force the update by going to Settings - Apps (All) - Google Services Framework - Clear Data - Force Stop - Clear Data again. Then just check for updates in the About Phone menu, if the Google Services Framework was stopped correctly it should give you a date like 12/31/1969 for when you last checked for updates. You might have to do this 2 or 3 times for it to work, or it just won't work at all. I tried it for the first 3 days they released the new update without it working, but today I finally got it to work.
31. Birds (Posts: 1171; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)
Been trying all day. No luck. Lmao
11. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
Question, have you found a way to remove the QSlide menu from the notification shade? I've dug through the settings and found nothing. You can remove all the apps from it, but then you're just left with a blank grey spot in your notification shade with an edit button on it.
18. Birds (Posts: 1171; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)
Oh I don't personally care about Q-slide. It doesn't bother me and I somewhat find it aesthetically pleasing. lol
23. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
I just don't like it taking up so much of the space in my notification shade. Nearly half of my space for notifications is taken up by quick toggles, QSlide, and the brightness slider.
30. Birds (Posts: 1171; Member since: 21 Nov 2011)
Lol, why'd you say that...now it looks obtrusive.
14. Alex123 (Posts: 241; Member since: 17 Oct 2012)
1750mAh is very crazy for Smartphone at the time being. Sony fail with its older Xperia like Xperia S, U, Acro S, Ion ... because of battery. I bought a brand new Acro S with 1900mAh battery but the phone eats up the battery, it run very fast and if i use internet then i needed to charge 2 to 3 time per day so bad. I think Samsung is very very good in term of battery (over 2000mAh and removable battery). If HTC wants to sell this phone well but put at least 2000mAh battery, 2GB of Ram (as S4 mini comes with 1.5GB/2GB)
16. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
I don't think so. The Snapdragon 400 is much more efficient than the Snapdragon S3 used in the Xperia Ion, S, and Acro S, and the S-LCD3 display is efficient, so 1750 mAh should be good enough for a days worth of use. And 1 GB RAM is still sufficient for regular multitasking.
25. flynfree (Posts: 374; Member since: 09 Jun 2013)
That's true, Samsung is very friendly phone in any aspect, but for some haters, it's ugly.
I have hTc One and I'm not confident with it in terms of battery compared to my gnote 2 or my gnexus 'coz I know I can swap my spare batt easily than to charge my hTc with portable batt juice.
The reason I chose hTc One than sgs4 is I had gnote 2. And dual front stereo speakers are awesome.
29. b1acktiger (Posts: 223; Member since: 19 May 2012)
LG's battery optimisation is poor among all the major manufacturers even with their huge mAh. Worth mentioning that among the last year flagship 4X HD was the worst performer in battery department with the 2150mAh.
2. Genersis (Posts: 219; Member since: 29 May 2013)
Only 1GB of RAM after all? That's such a shame, it's 2GB of RAM made it stand out above other phones.
7. ebubekir26 (Posts: 334; Member since: 21 Dec 2012)
776 MB of RAM, not 1 Gig :/
28. maseholic (Posts: 11; Member since: 15 Jul 2013)
Yes, its a deal breaker... The RAM less than 1GB due to it is used for GPU... Good body, lower specs.
3. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
Wow I'm kinda disappointed by the 1 GB of ram as,well.......not that its a deal breaker for me, but they could have done what Samsung did with the S4 mini at least and put 1.5 Gbs......either way i think this will still be my next phone if i do decide to get a new one
8. FlushGordon (unregistered)
1 GB ram is really not that big of a deal.
12. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
1 GB of RAM is still plenty for regular multi tasking. And, if you're worried about future proofing, it should not really be a problem because of 5.0 KLP allegedly being able to run smoothly on 512 MB of RAM, and that's only 2 steps away (if Google decides to release 4.3, they might just keep 4.2 and push to 5.0).
13. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
thanks bro, and yea i know 1GB of ram is good enough I'm currently using the photon q and it has 1gb also. For the most part it seems to be enough, except when you download a lot of stuff and wind up having to put apps on your SD card. that's why I said 1.5 Gb would of been a bit better.
But The only thing that would stop me from getting this phone would be the price......i just hope htc dont price it too high like sammy did with the s4 mini
15. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
Apps don't get installed on your RAM, RAM stores background processes until you close out of them. I think you're confusing internal storage for RAM.
Yeah, I really hope HTC keeps the price of the One mini down. $400-500 off contract and $50-100 on contract would be good for a device like the One mini I think. The GS4 mini is priced at about $500 unlocked, but has a lower resolution display and less storage than the One mini.
17. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
Yea you're right bro I wasn't thinking on the ram part lmaoooo and I knew that hahaha......ram is for better multitasking *slaps forehead*
24. Berzerk000 (Posts: 4275; Member since: 26 Jun 2011)
We all have our moments lol
21. Dro (Posts: 27; Member since: 23 Dec 2009)
I think the Moto X would do well competing against this and the S4 mini, along with the reported low end iPhones that are supposedly on the way. Exciting times ahead, interesting to see which OEM is gonna win this segment, my money is on Motorola.
26. LordLust187 (Posts: 18; Member since: 05 Jul 2013)
Nice :)


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At the 2009 Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International 75th Anniversary Conference and Exposition, held Aug. 16-21, in Las Vegas, Nev., the Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC) was recognized with two prestigious awards.
APCO, the largest public safety communications association in the world with more than 16,000 members, recognized DPSC as the recipient of the inaugural Horizon Award (Large Center). This award recognizes overall excellence in operations, practices, programs, technology and innovations. It acknowledges the efforts of communications centers that have proactively assessed and met the technological and operational needs of their center, employees and service population. There are approximately 6,100 9-1-1 centers in the U.S.
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DPSC handles more than 1 million calls per year. It is accredited by the commonwealth of Virginia. DPSC employees are certified as emergency medical dispatchers who routinely provide lifesaving instructions to callers for patients needing CPR, who are choking or giving birth, while other dispatchers simultaneously dispatch units to the scene.
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Pronunciation: mæ-gê-zeen • Hear it!
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: 1. A storage area or building for weapons and ammunition, especially on a ship. 2. A chamber for holding objects to be fed into a mechanism, such as (a) cartridges fed into the firing chamber of a gun, (b) slides fed into a projector, or (c) film fed into the shutter of a movie camera. 3. A periodical appearing no more often than weekly printed on heavy, polished paper containing a collection of articles, pictures, and other features.
Notes: What do all the meanings of this Good Word have in common? They all store multiple objects, sometimes different, sometimes the same. Writers have had a lot of fun with this word: magazinedom has been offered as the world of magazines, a magaziny (or magazinish) newspaper is one more like a magazine than a newspaper, those who work for magazines engage in magazinery, and may even work in a magazinary.
In Play: Today we are trying to understand the confusion that statements like this lead to: "The entire Marine company was severely punished when dirty magazines were found in the barracks." (Would you want to say that this company was rotten to the Corps?) If sailors had been involved, dirty magazines might have been found in a dirty magazine. I'm not sure a court martial could sort all that out.
Word History: Although we clipped today's word directly from French magasin "storehouse", where it found its way from Old Italian magazzino, it originated in Arabic. Arabic mahazin is the plural of mahzan "warehouse, storage", a noun made from the verb, hazana "to store, put away". But the story doesn't end here. Arabic picked up the word from the language of Christ, Aramaic, where hassen "to possess, hoard" was derived from hêsan "to be strong". Having come all that distance in space and time, the semantic move from a storehouse of goods to a storehouse of weapons to a store of articles in a periodical is but a couple of metaphorical skips for agile minds. (Thanks to the agile mind of Larry Brady for thinking we might like to tease apart the various meanings of magazine and put them back together.)
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Welcome to Tuesday's The Crap We Missed, our daily feature that so often leads with Instagram boobs I feel like part of my paycheck should go to whoever makes the iPhone. Kiwi, is it? Fruit jokes, yep. That's what happens when your boss forces you to screencap yet another Miley Cyrus video that you simultaneously don't comprehend yet feel driven to kill after watching. "I got J's on my feet.." I don't know what that is, but I'm going to light small animals on fire until I find out. (You did this Fish. This is on you.) As for today's TCWM, we've got Demi Moore and the magical age-defying effects of yoga, this Jonas Brothers picture that could either be a before or after, Heidi Klum's parents who are both awesome and shitfaced, and Lil Jon with two classy young women destined to contribute important and valuable things to society one day.
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Sprint Ad Announces Galaxy Nexus with 1.5 GHz SoCby Brian Klug on 1/5/2012 5:32 PM EST
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djc208 - Thursday, January 05, 2012 - linkSo this effectively confirms that sprint WiMax is dead, its also interesting because sprint will be selling a phone for a network it doesn't currently have.
I have been a long time sprint customer but I'm honestly wondering what benefit they have any more. Reply
Brian Klug - Thursday, January 05, 2012 - linkSprint actually worked out a deal with Clearwire to keep WiMAX working through 2015 a while back.
-Brian Reply
djc208 - Friday, January 06, 2012 - linkSure, but if you don't have WiMax now, you're not going to get it - ever. The deal keeps the WiMax network alive but there's no money for expansion, that's all going to LTE.
So I have no hope of getting 4G through Sprint on WiMax, and with them starting over on LTE, I probably won't have that anytime soon either. Meanwhile Verizon LTE is already in my area. I try to support the underdog but Sprint is just not making it easy any more. Reply
EnerJi - Thursday, January 05, 2012 - linkSo it'll get even WORSE battery life than the Verizon LTE version? No thanks, Personally, still waiting for the the unlocked HSPA+ version to show up for a reasonable price in the US. Reply
legoman666 - Thursday, January 05, 2012 - linkhttp://www.theverge.com/2012/1/4/2681633/good-deal... You missed your chance. Reply
dagamer34 - Thursday, January 05, 2012 - linkYou do realize that modern phone CPUs are able to downclock themselves when not in use right? Reply
V-Money - Thursday, January 05, 2012 - linkI know what you mean, I'm still holding onto my Nexus one on T-Mobile. I was waiting for the nexus prime to upgrade, but it was only released on Verizon so I still have to wait a little longer. On the bright side, I installed ICS on my phone yesterday and its been working great so far (except the camera), so that should pacify me until its finally released. Reply
Araemo - Thursday, January 05, 2012 - linkWell, assuming you're correct about a simple multiplier switch (or whatever, same silicon)..
1.2Ghz is 80% of 1.5Ghz
307 Mhz is 79.95% of 384 Mhz.
So, if they're all based on the same base clock and multipliers, that seems like a good bet that both will get boosted. Reply
Brian Klug - Thursday, January 05, 2012 - linkThat's an interesting point - the scaling makes sense then.
If you check out the link above ( https://github.com/supercurio/android-omap-tuna/bl... ) I point to the PowerVR driver .h file, where it just gets defined here:
"#define SYS_SGX_CLOCK_SPEED 307200000"
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staticx57 - Thursday, January 05, 2012 - linkWhy would everything else in that driver be defined for an OMAP4430 if the Verizon/GSM uses an OMAP 4460? Reply
pixelstuff - Thursday, January 05, 2012 - linkWill also be interesting to see if Google Wallet is available for the Sprint LTE version. I would assume the phones are essentially the same when it comes to any special hardware like the secure element which Verizon seems to try and imply is missing or unsupported or something.
Someone needs to do an in-depth article on that. Reply
V-Money - Friday, January 06, 2012 - linkYou can get it on the Verizon phone (without rooting) by following this article http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/12/18/how-to-get...
Its not a limitation of the phone, its just that Verizon wants to promote its own pay service and didn't allow Google to preinstall it. Reply
wagsbags - Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - linkSprint has said that they won't have any LTE phones until around the middle of the year, this seems to be a change in policy. Can we expect more LTE phone from them in the coming months? Reply
wagsbags - Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - linkOh I see, it's just a sneak peek, no actual release date. So who knows when it will actually be available. Reply


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Did you know?
A large chunk of Shamwari's land is set aside for endangered species like the Cape mountain zebra.
There is a sunny lightness and warmth about Shamwari Private Game Reserve. Maybe it has something to do with being in the Eastern Cape, where many of the flowering plants you'll see in South African gardens originate.
In addition to thorn-tree savannahs, you'll see valley thicket brightened by the sky-blue flowers of sprawling plumbago; bright orange trumpets of honeysuckle flowers; and bush violets clambering up the aloes. All of this is interspersed with candelabra euphorbias, pink-flowering crossberry bushes and starry white-flowering num-nums.
The Eastern Cape's flora is almost as much an attraction as its Big Five and other notable animals. No fewer than five of South Africa's major biomes are found here and are represented in the reserve.
Part of the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany global biodiversity hot spot is found in Shamwari.
Shamwari Game Reserve, which also has the virtue of being malaria-free, has seven lodges on its 25 000 hectares. All offer five-star luxury, but Shamwari's Lobengula and Bayethe lodges have suites that offer just that little bit more.
At Bayethe, the premier suites have fireplaces, satellite television, their own plunge pools and hammocks suspended over wooden decks.
At Lobengula, the chief suite also has a fireplace and plunge pool.
The spa facilities at Shamwari are an attraction on their own. At Lobengula, there are two treatment rooms, along with a sauna and steam room. At Bayethe, you can opt to have your treatments in the privacy of your own suite.
Apart from the fact that Shamwari is one of South Africa's premier private game reserves, it also provides a home for many African animals that once lived miserable lives in rundown zoos or other forms of captivity.
Guests are welcome to visit the Born Free Foundation Big Cat Sanctuaries. Here these wild animals can finally live out their years with quality of life on African soil.
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Shamwari Game Reserve
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How to get here
Shamwari is about an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth, the closest airport. You could book a transfer from there or hire a car for the drive. From Port Elizabeth, drive north-east on the N2 towards Grahamstown. After 65km, you'll see a sign to Shamwari. Turn right there, onto the R342 and travel for another 7km until the gate. Note that directions may vary depending on which lodge you have chosen.
Best time to visit
This is a good all-year-round destination. Temperatures in the Eastern Cape are usually milder than further north, although midsummer (December to February) temperatures can be very hot. Spring (September and October) and autumn (March and April) are particularly pleasant, often with light showers. Winters (May to August) are generally warm during the day and chilly at night.
Around the area
Shamwari is at one end of the Garden Route. You could choose to drive towards Cape Town from Shamwari and enjoy Garden Route towns like Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and more. You're also not too far from the splendid beaches of Kenton-on-Sea and Port Alfred. Or you could drive up the Garden Route from Cape Town and end at Shamwari.
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Expect to pay between R4 500 and R6 000 per person per night. This includes accommodation, two game drives, all meals and most alcoholic beverages.
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Set aside at least two nights for this experience.
Where to stay
At Shamwari you can choose from seven different lodges, each with a different feel.
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Shamwari is quite close to Grahamstown, which hosts the National Arts Festival in early July every year.


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Kuemper Ball kicks off with 'A Knight at the Derby' theme
By LARRY DEVINE
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Chaircoupes for the 29th annual Friends of Kuemper Ball, featuring the theme "A Knight at the Derby," are (from left Jeff and Lori Greteman, Dirk and Beth Glynn, John and Monica Healy, and Clint and Melinda Daniel. Daily Times Herald photo by Larry Devine
Kuemper Ball chaircouples
Clint and Melinda Daniel
Clint is self-employed with livestock production and also has his own construction business, while Melinda is employed by Drees Co. in Carroll.
Clint is a 1987 Kuemper graduate and has an associate's degree in tool and die. Melinda graduated from Miller (Mo.) High School.
They are members of Holy Spirit Parish.
Their children are Paige, a 2012 Kuemper graduate, who is attending Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines; Kirsten, Kuemper junior; Kylie, Kuemper freshman; and Zach, Kuemper sixth-grader.
Comments: "Before we started our family we decided that we would move back to the Carroll area to raise our children. We wanted them to have the same Catholic education that Clint's parents provided for him. We feel very fortunate that Kuemper is able to provide the kind of high-quality education and faith-based curriculum that will follow our children for years to come.
"We realize that without the many dedicated volunteers and generous supporters from the community, Kuemper Catholic School System would not be here today. We feel honored to be a part of such an amazing event that does so much for our school system and the community."
Jeff and Lori Greteman
Jeff is president and Lori finance manager for Windstar Lines Inc., a family-owned business that consists of Star Destinations, Town & Country Travel, Windstar Lines and Windstar Express.
Both are 1992 Kuemper graduates. They are members of Holy Spirit Parish.
Their children are Jackson Greteman, a Glidden-Ralston High School junior who participates in basketball, golf, FFA and student council; Abby Derner, a Kuemper freshman, who participates in volleyball, basketball and track; and Kyle Derner, a Kuemper seventh-grader, who participates in football, basketball and track.
Comment: "Both of us are proud to come from families of Kuemper graduates. Kuemper is a tradition of quality education. We truly appreciate the dedication given by the teachers, staff and other parents as a foundation for our children's future.
"The Kuemper Ball is a celebration of our community coming together to keep the excellence of Kuemper Catholic Schools alive. Your contributions ensure the future of Kuemper Catholic School System. We thank everyone for their continued support and look forward to seeing you on May 4 at the Kuemper Ball."
Dirk and Beth Glynn
Dirk is area manager for VanDiest Supply Co., and Beth is a stay-at-home mom.
They are members of Holy Spirit Parish.
Dirk graduated from Creston High School and Beth from Harlan High School, both in 1995, and both graduated from Iowa State University in 1999.
Their children are Frannie, a first-grader at Kuemper, and Griffin, a 4-year-old preschooler.
Comments: "We moved to Carroll eight years ago and immediately knew that our children would attend Kuemper Catholic Schools. We are honored to be a part of the 2013 Friends of Kuemper Ball and are grateful to have the opportunity to send our children to Kuemper. We believe we are giving them the lifelong gift of a Catholic education. We thank the Kuemper family and the community for their tremendous support of the 2013 Friends of Kuemper Ball. This generous support ensures the continued success of this great school. We look forward to celebrating Kuemper with you on May 4."
John and Monica Healy
The Healys are members of St. Joseph Parish of Wall Lake.
Their children are Ty, 2012 Kuemper graduate taking an electronics program at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny; Ashia, Kuemper senior; Philip, Kuemper 10th-grader; Sarah, Kuemper, sixth-grader; Riley, Kuemper fourth-grader; William, Kuemper second-grader; Sean, 5; and Patrick, 3.
Comments: "Kuemper has been a wonderful support system for our family. We are truly blessed to have our children attend Kuemper. The Kuemper Ball has provided us with the opportunity to become better-acquainted with the Carroll community. We look forward to many more years of being a part of the Kuemper family. Thank you all for your support."
And they're off. The 29th annual Friends of Kuemper Ball fundraising campaign broke from the starting gates Sunday with organizational business plus announcement of this year's theme: "A Knight at the Derby."
The Kuemper Ball is celebrated each year on the first Saturday in May, which coincides with the Kentucky Derby, probably thoroughbred racing's most famous event. This year's 139th annual Run for the Rose at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., and the Kuemper Ball will be Saturday, May 4.
Between now and then, campaign volunteers will be keeping a fast pace, raising funds for Kuemper Catholic School System.
Last year's Ball raised a record $508,195 - the first time over a half-million dollars - resulting in income of $455,024.
All money raised in the campaign goes to Kuemper schools, and funds from last year were allocated to: Funds to maintain teacher pay (general budget), general operating fund, marketing and recruitment, tuition assistance, technology equipment, professional development, religion textbooks, tuckpointing the west side of Kuemper High School, roof repairs on the high school and Holy Spirit Center, gym lights at St. Lawrence Center, playground repair at Holy Spirit, intercom system upgrade at St. Lawrence, one-half cost of a new freezer in the high school kitchen, building-entry modifications at St. Lawrence, Holy Spirit and St. Angela and critical needs, including a passenger vehicle for staff and student use, improvements to the public speaking and sound system in the high school gym and rebuilding the loading dock at the high school.
Kuemper president Vern Henkenius said in a letter included in this year's campaign packets, "One can see how funds from the Ball as well as other major fundraisers like the Alumni Phon-A-Thon, are so important. The 28 Balls held to date have raised a cumulative total of $6,526,571.
"Ball funds are used for tuition assistance and support for teacher pay. The fact that the school has a strong technology delivery system is due in large part to Ball support. Marketing the Kuemper Catholic School System is a constant goal. Textbook purchases continue to be important, as do professional-development activities. Finally, Ball funds are used for major expenditures to maintain the building and grounds."
Leading Sunday's meeting were chaircouples Clint and Melinda Daniel, Dirk and Beth Glynn, Jeff and Lori Greteman, and John and Monica Healy.
In a brief interview before the kickoff, Jeff Greteman said he sees a positive economic climate going into this year's campaign.
"The overall climate in Carroll County is pretty strong," he said. "The ag community has been very supportive of Kuemper, and we have started an ag raffle this year.
"Overall, so far, we've been real pleased, and we'll wait and see now that we're kicking off and starting to knock on doors."
Along with the raffle for a $20,000 voucher toward a vehicle and the general raffle featuring 21 prizes, a new feature this year is an ag raffle. Chances are $50 each, and the winner will receive a voucher for $10,000 toward a purchase at one of the four participating dealerships: Haley Equipment, Horizon Equipment, Rueter's or Schenkelberg Implement.
The vehicle raffle tickets are $100 each, and participating dealerships are Adams Motors, Champion Ford, Macke Motors, Motor Inn of Carroll and Wittrock Motors.
Top prize in the general raffle - tickets are $10 each - is a $2,000 travel voucher provided in part by Town and Country Travel.
Greteman said of the Knight at the Derby theme, "We thought it would be a good correlation. The Kentucky Derby is a big party, and we thought this would be a great way to raise funds for Kuemper."
The Kuemper Ball is also marking a first this year with Greteman serving as one of the chairpersons. He's the first second-generation chair. His parents, Mike and Cathy Greteman, along with Ray and Carol Lenz were chairs in 1990, when Jeff was a Kuemper sophomore.
"One thing that sticks in my mind is they (his parents) talked about how much fun they had with the other chaircouple, Ray and Carol Lenz," Jeff said.
"And this has been great because we've gotten to be good friends with these people," he said referring to the Daniels, Glynns and Healys.
The new-generation story will expand next year, when chaircouples will be Jair and Julie Mayhall, Chase and Janelle Schreck, Dr. Mike and Pat Soppe, and Brent and Cindy Tiefenthaler. Julie Mayhall is a daughter of Mike and Cathy Greteman, and Janelle Schreck is a daughter of Ray and Carol Lenz.
The loyalty and support the Ball has built over the years was demonstrated by Sunday's attendance of many past chairs, including Chico and Bev Kanne, who helped lead the inaugural event in 1985.
"There's been a good recipe for success, and we're going to try to build on that and continue it," Jeff Greteman said. "We're excited about it. We've had fun doing it."
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HOUSE prices will remain largely unchanged in 2013 with properties likely to be snapped up sooner rather than later, according to Taunton's estate agents, who are optimistic about a prosperous new year.
Newer firms Robert Cooney and Chris Willey & Son have both reported promising growth in 2012, while long-established agent Greenslade Taylor Hunt sold 15% more properties than in 2011.
High-end specialists Jackson-Stops & Staff said that despite the challenges faced by the market, they were still able to shift a number of good quality properties with price tags ranging from £300,000 to £4million.
Having only been trading in the town since 2010, Robert Cooney said he was delighted to start the new year with a full diary despite widespread flooding largely quashing sales in the last two months of 2012.
"The back end of the year was a bit of a damp squib, having been pretty good right the way through until then," said Mr Cooney, who added that the summer was a particular boom period for sales despite predictions that the Jubilee and Olympics would stifle sales.
"We're very optimistic for this year, though we expect a straight line in terms of values."
Mark Savill, of Novahomes, said lenders will be far more inclined to offer mortgages in 2013 as a result of the Government's Funding for Lending initiative, whereby the Bank of England will lend money at below-market rates.
Land registry figures show a total of 416 properties were sold in Taunton Deane from July to September last year with the average house price for the area being £217,521.
In West Somerset, that figure was £233,145 and in Sedgemoor it was £196,844.
Family business Chris Willey & Son said it had worked hard to advise clients on suitable asking prices and would continue to do so in 2013.
"There's an old adage among estate agents that goes 'There's nothing wrong with a property that price won't cure', and that's nearly always true," said Mr Willey.
That sentiment was echoed by Michael Dukes, partner at Greenslade Taylor Hunt, who said: "Properties don't tend to remain on the market for too long unless they're poorly presented, over-priced or both.
"I think the number of weeks and months it takes for sales to go through will reduce this year, and that's a trend we detected last summer and autumn."
Brian Bishop, of Jackson-Stops & Staff's Taunton office, said: "All the indications are that prices will level with very little change, and this may well give people confidence to go forward to buy and encourage sellers to go to market where they may have been hesitant to do so last year."


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TRAFFORD'S magnificent travelling supporters were rewarded with a skilful, battling and spirited performance that earned their side the three points.
Trafford were on top in the opening stages with Martyn Andrews and Rory Fallon controlling the midfield and Simon Hackney almost put them ahead when he cut in from the right and blasted in a shot that Steven James pushed behind for a corner.
Nantwich centre back Andy Pearson then struck a fierce low drive that was blocked by Tom Read before Andrews and Andy Smart fired angled drives just off target.
On the half hour, a quickly taken free kick by Max Harrop released Aaron Burns but Tom Read once again saved brilliantly and Burns then flashed a header just wide following a right wing cross.
Shelton Payne twice squandered good opportunities by taking too long on the ball and the first half came to a close with Town's Andy White stealing in at the back post past the flat footed Rees Welsh but thankfully heading over.
Tom Read twice came to Trafford's rescue in the opening minutes of the second period, thwarting Andy White and Ben Deegan with brave saves from point blank range.
The game then became rather scrappy and disjointed with little goalmouth action but burst back into action in the 77th minute when Trafford winger Simon Hackney skipped past two defenders and fed Shelton Payne whose goal-bound shot was pushed behind by James.
Two minutes later it seemed that Town would surely break the deadlock when Aaron Burns thundered a header against the crossbar, Read brilliantly saved the rebound from substitute Steve Foster and Trafford's defence scrambled the ball clear.
However, it was the visitors who snatched the points just two minutes later when Andy Smart swung over a corner from the left and Martyn Andrews rose to power a header past James from 10 yards.
Shelton Payne had two chances to increase Trafford's lead in the dying minutes, shooting straight at James from 15 yards and then firing wide of the upright from the edge of the penalty area, but the final whistle signalled a magnificent victory for Garry Vaughan's side who now occupy 11th position in the Evo Stik League Premier Division.
On Saturday Trafford travel to play Witton Albion, kick off 3pm and then on Tuesday night they make the long journey to the Midlands to play Rushall Olympic, kick off 7.45pm.


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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
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July 14, 2008
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- Two mosquito samples collected last week in Mason District have tested positive for West Nile virus.
- First positive mosquito samples identified this year.
- West Nile virus is still active; residents are encouraged to eliminate mosquito breeding areas.
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The Fairfax County Health Department today announced two mosquito samples collected last week in Mason District tested positive for West Nile virus. These are the first positive mosquito samples identified this year in the county.
"This is a reminder to residents that West Nile virus is still active in Fairfax County and now is the time for people to pay close attention to eliminating mosquito breeding areas around their neighborhoods," said Gloria Addo-Ayensu, M.D., M.P.H., health director. "Removing breeding sites by tipping and tossing standing water protects everyone and reduces the risk of infection for the whole community."
West Nile virus is spread to birds, humans, horses and other mammals through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Most people bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus do not get sick. Those that develop symptoms usually suffer a mild, flu-like illness. People over the age of 50 are at greatest risk of more severe illness, such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord).
According to Jorge Arias, Ph.D., Fairfax County environmental health entomologist, the species identified were the Culex pipiens, known as the northern house mosquito, and the Culex restuans, or the white dotted mosquito. Both are predominately bird biters and considered principle vectors of the West Nile virus.
"We are closely monitoring mosquitoes this year and have tested more than 60,000 so far, looking for West Nile virus and other arboviruses," said Arias.
The Fairfax County Health Department's Environmental Health staff are taking a proactive approach to combating West Nile virus by treating more than 35,000 storm drains three times a year with an environmentally friendly larvicide that inhibits mosquito breeding. Storm drain treatments are scheduled throughout the mosquito season, which typically runs from May until October. While these treatments will not eliminate all of the mosquitoes that carry the virus, the mosquito population will be reduced.
Fairfax County has an active outreach and education program and staff are aggressively promoting the mosquito management campaign, "Fight the Bite: Say NO to MOsquitoes." A number of educational materials have been developed for English and non-English speaking residents.
The Health Department recommends the following tips for residents to reduce exposure to mosquitoes:
When spending time outdoors, use insect repellents containing the
active ingredient DEET (up to 30 percent), picaridin, oil of lemon
eucalyptus or IR-3535. Always use mosquito repellents according to
label instructions.
Wear long, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
Turn over or remove containers in the yard where water collects, such
as old tires, potted plant trays, buckets and toys.
Fill in root-ball holes from downed trees or any depression that holds
water for more than a week.
Eliminate standing water on tarps, such as those that may be used to
cover wood piles.
Clean out birdbaths and wading pools once a week.
Clean roof gutters.
- Manage black corrugated drain pipes.
For further information, residents may call the Health Department's Disease Carrying Insect Program at 703-246-2300, TTY 703-591-6435.
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OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Former Detroit mafia underboss Tony Zerilli says Jimmy Hoffa is buried where there used to be a house and barn near Buell Road just east of Adams Road and north of Orion Road in Oakland Township.
View: 1974 map of property where Zerilli says Hoffa is buried
Records obtained by the Local 4 Defenders show Zerilli is right about the house and barn that used to sit on former mafia boss Jack Tocco's property. An aerial photo shows what the property looked like when Hoffa went missing in 1975. In the photo, the house and barn are right where Zerilli remembers. He says he was told Hoffa was killed and buried in a shallow grave on the property.
"This property was all being developed at that time by Jack Tocco, and he was supposed to, at that time, been the boss," Zerilli said. "There was a house and a barn. Where are they going to put him?"
Special section: The Hoffa Files
Local 4 experts say it is more than enough to get federal investigators on a plane and to the site to take a look. If they do, Local 4 experts say technology exists to allow investigators to see if anything unusual is buried.
Zerilli says Hoffa would have been killed in the barn. Former FBI special agent John Anthony says if he was, in fact, killed in the barn, there could be DNA proof.
"The new forensic evidence that are available, if he was killed inside and there were blood stains, they don't go away. The bones, if that's what happened, would still be available," said Anthony.
To find Hoffa or proof of his murder on the property, the feds need to get onto the property. They have two possible ways of doing that: permission from the owner or a search warrant, which requires a judge to agree that there is a reasonable likelihood that evidence would be found.
Zerilli admits he is looking for a payday, but it will come only if he is right.
"If I'm wrong, then I'm wrong. If he's not, if there is no remains that identify he was buried, then I got nothing. But if he was buried there, I got something," he said.
Zerilli says Jimmy Hoffa is buried where there used to be a house and barn near Buell Road just east of Adams Road and north of Orion Road in Oakland Township.
The property is private which means federal investigators would need permission or a warrant to search it.
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Discussion in 'Old's Cool' started by chiefrider, Oct 27, 2008.
Don't remember what track this was, likely Pocono, 1978 ?
I love the way that this thread ebb's and flows.
There'll be a run of pics that I'll quickly scroll through without a second thought, but from time to time there'll be a run of absolute gems. Thanks to all the posters ...
LOVE IT! Is the old dude really the monkey?
Photo might be NSFW.... Showing just a little.
It was Nancy Delgado....
lol, I linked that about 5 posts back!
oops missed that one.
not my photo but a nice old bike - SFW
Motorcycle Grand-mama
My son took the photo. Said we look like "The Beverly Hillbilly's".
Tom in Salem
That's a great picture!
It's why we ride, you know.....
Tom in Salem
You're thinking of this one, already posted here somewhere.....
The King's first trophy girl kiss, according to Motorcyclist magazine.
Tom in Salem
this is my favorite alltime pic on ADV!!
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Even if you're stuck in the Polar Vortex Part 2, you can find a way to squeeze in some live-fire cooking. How? Take it inside! If you have a fireplace, then use it for more than just warmth and decoration. Make a smoky meal for your family.
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A Tolworth teenager who faints up to eight times a day is taking on three mountain peaks in just 24 hours as part of a charity challenge this weekend.
Former Tolworth Girl's school student Megan Taylor, 18, will climb the three highest mountains – Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England and Mount Snowdon in Wales accompanied by a friend, a medic and a mountain guide.
She is hoping her condition will not affect her too much.
Miss Taylor said: "I would never put myself in a situation that I know I could not handle or that would put myself or others at risk.
"My medical condition is going to make it harder but it's not going to be impossible. It's just as dangerous for me as anyone else. I'm also less likely to faint when active."
After collapsing at a scout remembrance service in 2011, Miss Taylor had vasovagal syncope with ventricular standstill diagnosed, which causes constant dizziness as well as fainting.
She also suffers hearing loss and poor balance from a skull fracture when she fell.
But the First Tolworth Scout member has been so determined to face up to her condition that she has already taken part in a charity half marathon for the National Deaf Children's Society.
Her three peaks challenge will raise money for Help for Heroes, a charity dedicated to helping wounded servicemen and women.
The Nescot College student who is studying animal management, said: "On several occasions I have collapsed in the street and have been ignored, accused of being 'another drunk teenager'.
"One time I woke up to find people stepping over me as I was in their way. I have also, however, witnessed some incredible acts of kindness that restore my faith in humanity.
"I see it as a minor inconvenience. It does get frustrating but I try not to let it control my life. I want to make the most of things. It's not a problem unless you allow it to be.
"I am very lucky that each time I faint recovery is quick and spontaneous. With a little determination, as long as I am not injured from falling, I am able to simply get back up, smile and continue."
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Pistorius officer on attempted murder chargesAislinn Laing
Published: February 22 2013 - 3:00AM
PRETORIA: The lead investigator in the case against Olympian Oscar Pistorius faces attempted murder charges, South African police said.
The detective, Hilton Botha, is due to appear in court in May on seven counts of attempted murder arising from a shooting in October 2011, Police Brigadier Neville Malila said on Thursday.
Detective Botha and two other police officers fired shots while trying to stop a mini-van in the incident, Brigadier Malila said. The three were allegedly drunk.
The charges were initially dropped, but then reinstated.
''We were only informed [Wednesday] that attempted murder charges against Hilton Botha have been reinstated,'' Brigadier Malila said.
It was unclear whether Detective Botha would continue working on the Pistorius case.
On Wednesday, the prosecution case against Pistorius began to unravel with revelations of a series of police blunders and Botha's admission authorities had no evidence challenging the double-amputee Olympian's claim he killed his girlfriend accidentally. Pistorius faces a charge of premeditated murder.
Botha, an experienced officer, came in for harsh criticism over his performance at Wednesday's bail hearing for the star athlete.
Called as a witness for the prosecution, he was expected to solidly nail points that would make it difficult for Pistorius, accused of fatally shooting his model girlfriend on Valentine's Day, to secure bail. Instead, his testimony cast doubt on the case against the star athlete.
Pistorius, 26, claims he shot 29-year-old Reeva Steenkamp after mistaking her for an intruder. He denies murdering her intentionally, as the prosecution aims to prove.
But Botha stumbled in his evidence, admitting investigators had walked over the crime scene without protective boots, and had overlooked a bullet that hit the toilet bowl - later discovered by the defence's forensic team.
Botha also appeared to discredit one of the police's witnesses, who said they heard fighting in Pistorius's house on the night of the murder, by telling the court the house was 600 metres away. He backtracked, saying it was 300 metres away.
He also testified the substance found in a dresser in the athlete's bedroom was testosterone, which is banned by the International Olympic Committee. But Pistorius's defence lawyer Barry Roux said the substance was a legal herbal remedy.
Mr Roux offered a masterclass in cross-examination when he attacked the evidence.
At times exasperated, at times condescending, Mr Roux reduced Botha to a stuttering wreck.
He repeatedly put it to Botha the police had found no hard evidence to challenge Pistorius's version of events. Within minutes, the hapless officer was admitting the weaknesses of his case, saying: ''I don't have any facts.''
Mr Roux gained a breathless following on Twitter, with one fan hailing him as a ''genius'', and another recommending him for a part in the US legal drama Suits.
He is thought to be earning between $4500 and $8000 a day for defending Pistorius. On Wednesday, he modestly said his performance was ''nothing special''.
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This story was found at: http://www.smh.com.au/world/pistorius-officer-on-attempted-murder-charges-20130221-2euah.html


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Downtown San Clemente kicked off the winter holiday season with a visit from Santa on Saturday evening at the annual "Puttin' On the Glitz" shopping, food and music festival on Avenida Del Mar.
The event started with a Christmas parade with Santa Claus, classic cars and dancers. Street booths featured food from local restaurants, carolers sang, bands played, children rode trains and ponies, and visitors watched performers, took hay rides and ate roasted chestnuts.
"Santa's Village by the Sea" is the theme of two events Saturday:
- "Holly Jolly Hoopla": San Clemente's new Christmas tree makes its debut during a carnival from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Community Center, Avenida Del Mar at Calle Seville.
- "Christmas at the Casa": 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, 415 Avenida Granada
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Damn… that reminds me I'm out of green tea at work. I was supposed to get more today. *sigh*
LOVE the green theme!!!!! xoxoxoxoxo
More green tea is a great idea! I'm in!
Love your Quinoa recipe. How could I forget about green tea?! It's GREEN and I have it every single morning!
That Quinoa looks so good! I don't think I had quite enough green food…I'll have to try harder next week!
I love you quinoa – quinoa is one of my favourite carbs so I'm always looking for new ways to eat it!
All but one of the things I ate for WIAW was green, haha, I do tend to get a bit carried away with themes, but it's a good thing when it means I eat lots of extra veg! Thanks for organising it! 🙂
falafel balls. enough said.
Maybe you mentioned and I missed it but what is that photo next to the Falafel balls? It looks like a pasta salad?
I've got to get on that quinoa like (white on) rice. [Heehee..get it? Maybe? To me that was funny…at 4:30 in the morning. ;)]
But seriously, I love using quinoa with spaghetti sauce instead of pasta…so why not use it with ASIAN sauce? [And the more vinegar the better…]
I'm with you on the tea (and veggies). I just started experimenting with loose tea, my new obsession. I have my own bags, a tea strainer. Fun. Still have to make that quinoa, I'm thinking Thursday. WIAT ha ha.
how to add backlink to post WIAW?
More green tea is a great idea. I had a recipe for green tea from the Carb lovers diet. I'll have to find that again, make some and post it. It's supposed to help you lose weight. Hmmm…what did I do with that?!?
I was a major failure in the greens department yesterday, but I'll make up for it next week. 🙂
I posted a pic of quinoa stir fry that I had. Completely delicious and so much better than with rice.
As for green tea consumption I am with you, and I love the stuff. I got some green tea's from Yogi and have been drinking about 3 cups a day due to how good it tastes.
I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!
I should really keep green tea in my desk at work. I stick to the vanilla comoro though. Any tea is good tea! 🙂 YUM! You had a good week of eats! I need to make sure I consume more greens this week 🙂
Love the pressed sandwich. I really need to get more creative with sandwiches- I feel I"m in a rut yet again!
I love falafel… did you make them?
I've never made them at home, but I would like to try bc at a restaurant they are deep fried and I would love a healthified recipe for them!
I LOVE cheese & Triscuits. especially with a thinly sliced green apple. But I really jealous of your habanero cheddar! Need to find me some of that! thx.
I love the green theme. I try to get Green Tea in my days, too. Doesn't always happen, but it's so soothing. Thanks for hosting, I'm glad I finally got my act together and linked up. Happy WIAW!
I definitely want to try drinking some green tea too … what kind are you getting? LOVE the quinoa fried race re-mix. All your food looks so yummy! Can't wait to see you soon!
hoooorray! i am back in the USA for this. I shall hop in again soon. Just wanted to say hi friend. xoxo
Love that quinoa dish!!
Falafels were my go.to meal in college… I need more of them in my life!
Go Lucy!!!! Glad you had fun with the theme! Off to read your post! <3 xoxo
Hey Jan! It's tortellini with arugula pesto! should I post the recipe? I didn't know if arugula pesto would weird people out! haha =)
My greens quota was low too! We'll rock next week! =)
Hiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get settled soon! love you!!!!
I buy Yogi Green Tea w. Kombucha and Bigelow's mango green tea! love them so!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE green tea!!The unsweetened iced green tea at Starbuck's is my fave!
I will have to try that quinoa recipe. I love quinoa. I have been eating it almost every day lat
Yum – that Falafel Pita looks delicious!! Nada (onearabvegan) had a Falafel #WIAW today too – you ladies are both making me hungry!!
My WIAW goes green post is up too 😀
Thanks for the idea and thanks for collecting everything
Best greetings from Vienna, Austria
Love the theme and I think it's perfect for St. Pattys day too! Have you ever tried Green tea lattes? I think I may switch out my skinny vanillas for one of those!
Ooh I haven't! I haven't even moved over to iced yet — still drinking it hot hot hot! <3
Everything looks so yummy, I drink green tea at work. Trying to drop the coffee for green tea. It is still a work in progress. Hope to be back and post a WIAW next week.
Whoohoo!! My first WIAW is up! 🙂
Girl, do you realize you have almost 200 bloggers (and it's not even the end of the day!) posting their eats on your page? That's pretty darn cool. 😉 You rock!
P.S. You'd be proud of me … I actually included something green and healthy in my post this week haha! 😉
Looks like a delicious day! Thanks for sharing that recipe!
I'm a newbie to your blog, but this idea is great! I follow a few blogs that participate in this and was thinking of joining? 😮 Haha, but all of your food looks great (love your photography!!)
Good call on the green tea! I think I'll have some right now. This makes me miss the summer days of snacking on peas and carrots in the garden all summer. aaaahhhh almost there!
Arugula pesto sounds peppery good… if that makes any sense. I don't think it's weird at all. If you don't mind sharing the recipe it would be greatly appreciate by me 🙂