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You're correct. Bezos was talking about the 8.9" model. One can argue that that claim is faulty but the great echo chamber among tech journalists suggests that few of them were actually taking notes, much less paying attention, in the original presentation.
jsh1120, Agreed 100% I wrote a fairly long article about exactly that, re TheThree and how Reuters and other syndicated compilers have chosen to just quote THEIR odd focus on the 7" $199 model NOT being "the best" and writing paragraph after paragraph showing how the $499 iPad 3 is better. Pogue/Mossberg/CR (though CR is fair).
I see how those not paying attention (or maybe not even there) got it mixed up though if reading or hearing a phrase jump out at them and not analyzing it in context.
Since when would the $199 model of a LINE that goes to $599 be "The Best Tablet" of the bunch or any bunch.
By the time anything comes out these days it won't be the best anyway :-)
However, I found a bunch of more-serious reviews that went into detail on specifics and compared the Kindle Fire to the Google Nexus 7", and it's illuminating what some found about the WiFi capabilities.
Superficial 'webpage loading' "tests" were done by two of TheThree despite the WiFi descriptions during the 9/6 announcements being about streaming of fat-file HD files and the 'buffering' that can often occur during them.
There are tests by other reviewers of how far in a building or home the WiFi picked up a strong enough signal vs other devices...
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"Reading and Comprehension: A Longitudinal Study of Ex-Reading Recovery Students," Educational Studies, Volume 24, Number 2, July 1998, pp. 195-203.
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Actually, Opera appeared the most impacted.
What I'll do tonight then, is reboot my computer and try it again. My connection also might be affected by the fact that I just found out that my son has been downloading a 48 GB (yes, GB) game over the past 2 days.....
I'll also do the software compatibility thing.
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I'm intrigued to know what game is 48GB in size though
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He yelled at me for even mentioning it, actually. He supposedly signed some type of non-disclosure agreement when they signed him up for the beta. He's not supposed to share the info.
I do know that you could Google "new star wars rpg beta" or something similar and you might find it.....
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Just to report, I rebooted and did what bo suggested. I also believe that my son's download is finally over. Regardless, whatever the reason, Opera sandboxed is much quicker and responsive than it was last night. Does it open still slowly or slower, yes. But, I can live with that. The browsing is much better tonight.
Thanks all for your assistance.
I still have a lot to learn about Sandboxie. For example, I'm only using the default Sandbox. I'm not sure how to set up another one or even if I need to.
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unsandboxed but the slight difference is very little and worth enduring. You
should also keep in mind that the reminder screen stays for 5 seconds so
that also makes it feel slower.
I recommend you slowly start making changes, you don't need to learn all
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Yes, he is trying it out. I'm not sure how much luck he is having with it since I haven't talked to him in 2 days.
He's a diehard commercial Avast Internet Security suite fan. But, he had some issues and so he ordered a new version off of Amazon. He's without an AV right now (waiting for his new software to arrive) so I told him the he HAS to use Sandboxie if he wants to do any web browsing.
I pointed him to your recommended Youtube videos and told him to go for it. I'll check in with him tomorrow. My hope is to convince him he can go with a free AV at the very least if he's using Sandboxie.
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The reasons for the fight aren't hard to understand – Verizon wants to be able to prioritize content that it profits from – either their own services or that of its partners (who pay Verizon for the privilege). After all, if Blockbuster streaming video is willing to "partner" with Verizon while Netflix isn't, Verizon doesn't want the popularity of those services decided by customers; it wants to make using Blockbuster a much better experience.
Verizon isn't alone of course – in general all of the major carriers have come out against net neutrality. Net neutrality constantly threatens to turn their networks into lower-margin dumb pipes that compete against each other on pricing, rather than the back-bone of the higher-margin services companies that they are today. Verizon has been the loudest so far, but we suspect that's because Verizon has been first to roll out a 4G LTE network. Increased internet bandwidth means that external web services are increasingly able to compete with Verizon's own services; in other words, Verizon is seeing the writing on the wall a bit more clearly than the other networks that are still trying to roll out LTE networks.
So to try and prevent that eventuality, Verizon just filed a brief in its legal challenge to the FCC, stating that while yes, they still believe that Congress hasn't given the FCC a mandate to regulate wireless carriers, they also believe that such regulation violates Verizon's First and Fifth Amendment rights, thus Congress can't pass such a low even if they want to. Verizon argues that broadband network owners should be given editorial discretion about what goes over their networks, analogous to how newspapers owners have discretion over what gets printed in their papers. Detractors would point out that Verizon's network is more like the postal carrier delivering the paper than a news editor. And printing presses and ink don't actually belong to the U.S. people the way the airwaves do.
Perhaps anticipating such responses, Verizon is also asserting their Fifth Amendment right against the unreasonable seizure of private property without compensation. In this case they claim that any sort of regulation is "an electronic invasion" of their network, akin to the government putting a permanent easement on their private property.
It's not clear if the courts will be sympathetic to either claim - especially on publicly-owned bandwidth. But if Verizon can convince the courts of either of these two arguments, they would be able to fend off any sort of net neutrality oversight, baring a constitutional amendment that either changes the legal status of corporations under the law, or provides explicit permission for the FCC to regulate carrier networks. Verizon winning on these claims could have even wider-ranging impact on the open web, since Verizon's arguments would apply just as well to land-based broadband suppliers that are currently required to maintain net neutrality. And seeing as how much of the web is hosted on servers located in the U.S., the ripples from such a ruling could eventually spread out to impact nearly everyone who uses the web, whether they own a mobile phone or not.
It's hard to see how such a situation would be good for consumers, but that may not be the driving factor behind the final ruling. Regardless of which side you are on, this is an issue you will probably want to pay attention to, as it has the potential to impact just about everyone.
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Oil answer: Start drilling | April 30, Robert Samuelson column
Conservation should be first step
Robert Samuelseon asks, "What to do about oil?" and answers with, "The first thing to do: start drilling." This is an absurd answer in a nation that has not only ignored energy conservation for the most part, but arguably done more to increase oil consumption than to reduce it.
Until recently, our government gave a tax break for purchasing the largest, most fuel inefficient vehicles made (6,000 pounds and up). Our vice president scoffed at the notion of conservation just a few years ago. For more than 20 years our vehicles increased in size, commutes grew longer and fuel efficient driving habits all but disappeared.
Our government refused to raise fuel economy standards for more than 20 years, while foreign automakers have been making cars with 50-100 percent better mpg than most U.S. models since the late 1980s.
Washington has also resisted raising gas taxes for decades, even though they are far lower than those of most countries throughout the world.
We've barely taken baby steps when it comes to energy conservation in this country. Yet Samuelson, a respected economist and syndicated columnist, thinks drilling is the first thing we should do. He doesn't once mention conservation.
Chip Thomas, Tampa
Start the drilling
Three cheers for Robert Samuelson. If we ever want to be free of foreign oil and oil in general, we need to do two things: First announce we are going to start drilling in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico immediately. At the same time announce that in the year 2028, a $5-a-gallon tax will be imposed on all cars and trucks made after 2018. That gives us 20 years to discover alternate forms of energy, and 10 years for automakers to produce cars that are fuel efficient.
Our politics of fear, preached by Sens. Bill Nelson, Mel Martinez and Rep. Kathy Castor, is killing us. We have been drilling in the gulf for 50 years and never had an accident. Its almost as if they want our economy to go bust.
Start the drilling and watch the economy boom. It really is that simple.
Les Rayburn, Dade City
Oil answer: Start drilling | April 30, Robert Samuelson column
Think of the future
First of all, if we take all of the oil out of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, we will only get enough oil for six years. What then? And we will have destroyed a very fragile ecosystem that can never be repaired.
Why not invest our resources in the future instead? Congress has been fighting for a year over whether to extend tax credits for wind and solar energy; the incentives for these incredibly efficient energy sources are set to expire in December.
Yes, we need to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. How about conservation? Wind and solar energy? More efficient vehicles? Why wait until 2020 to require 25 to 35 mph vehicles? How about right now? The technology exists. Why ruin our irreplaceable environment for a very short-term gain?
Robin Sterling, St. Petersburg
Crippling oil restrictions | April 26, letter
Drilling is safe
The letter writer was absolutely right regarding offshore drilling. I have been in Florida for more than 21 years and came from the petroleum industry in Texas, where I worked 35 years, part of which was as a corporate officer.
I have been on the offshore rigs. They are safe. Remember Katrina? The rigs were damaged, but there were no oil spills. The offshore rigs have all sorts of safety valves deep under the water.
If Florida does not get in the gulf and allow drilling, foreign countries will come in and suck it dry with "slant hole drilling."
Florida, wake up before it is too late.
Mary Hise, Clearwater
The oil addicts
President Bush and his supporters are once again calling for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
They remind me of addicts. Addicts have one purpose: To get their fix now. They don't care who they hurt. They don't care about the future. They'll promise you anything. They salivate over that which has been saved by others.
I see no reason why we should hand over one of our most prized possessions (the arctic refuge) to those who behave like addicts. Instead it is important that we transition to a smart energy future while conserving America's arctic wilderness for the enjoyment of future generations and out of respect for other species that share our planet. Together we will meet the challenges. And yes, some places are too special to sacrifice to short-term profit.
Bev Griffiths, chair, Tampa Bay Sierra Club, Riverview
Pat Oliphant cartoon | April 30
Offensive language
I have become used to the St. Petersburg Times' extremely liberal slant and continue to make allowances for that. The Pat Oliphant cartoon on the Opinion page Wednesday was just a little more than I can take.
As a Christian, I am deeply offended by the blasphemous language depicted as coming from Sen. Barack Obama who, in the cartoon, was carrying the Rev. Jeremiah Wright on his back. Had a reporter for the St. Petersburg Times interviewed an individual for a story who had used that language, the offending word or words would have been removed, or at least dashed out.
You have hit an all-time low in my book, as well as another famous book.
Charles Applegate, New Port Richey
Tight budget? Not for everyone | May 1
Ethics lessons?
Once again I am outraged by the behavior of our Legislature. Our teachers are facing a pay cut and lawmakers earmark $2.5-million for the Bill Young Institute of Government to be led by Rep. Bill Young. The institute will be teaching ethics? This is the man who funneled millions of our tax dollars to companies that employ his sons. He should be taking ethics classes, not teaching them.
Cheyrl Bowman, Largo


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text: In the MTX group of ORAL Start (Study VI), 55 percent of patients experienced no radiographic progression at Month 6 compared to 73 percent of patients treated with XELJANZ 5 mg BID.It is important to note that the U.S. label specifies that use of live vaccines should be avoided concurrently with XELJANZ. Update immunizations in agreement with current immunization guidelines prior to initiating XELJANZ therapy. The ORAL Start study showed that XELJANZ 5 mg BID, as a single agent, was statistically significantly superior to MTX, providing a greater inhibition of progression of structural joint damage, as measured by mean change from baseline in mTSS at Month 6 (primary endpoint), and sustained at 12 months (refer to table above). The study was conducted in MTX-naïve patients with moderately to severely active RA who were randomized to receive XELJANZ 5 or 10 mg BID or to MTX dose-titrated over 8 weeks to 20 mg weekly. XELJANZ is not indicated for use in MTX-naïve patients. The safety experience of the patients in ORAL Start was consistent with the results of the five Phase 3 pivotal trials. The risks and benefits of treatment should be considered prior to initiating XELJANZ in patients with chronic or recurrent infection; who have been exposed to tuberculosis; with a history of a serious or an opportunistic infection; who have resided or traveled in areas of endemic tuberculosis or endemic mycoses; or with underlying conditions that may predispose them to infection. The ORAL Scan study demonstrated that XELJANZ 10 mg BID provided statistically significantly greater reduction of progression of structural joint damage as measured by mean change from baseline in mTSS compared to placebo at 6 months (primary endpoint – refer to table above). Results for the 5 mg BID dose exhibited similar effects on mean progression of structural damage but were not statistically significant (refer to table above). The ORAL Scan study was conducted in patients with moderately to severely active RA who had an inadequate response to MTX. Patients were randomized to receive XELJANZ 5 or 10 mg BID or placebo, and all treatments were added to background MTX. The controlled period for the study ended at 6 months. The 10 mg BID dose is not approved.


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Tombstone Treats Recipe
"My brother loves Rice Krispies squares, and my mom loves sugar cookies," shares Jill Wright, Dixon, Illinois. "So, I came up with a cute treat they'd both like."
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 7-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon water
- 4 drops green food coloring
- 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- Black paste food coloring
- Vanilla frosting
- Brown decorating icing
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- Candy pumpkins
- 1. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal until well coated. With a buttered spatula, press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cool.
- 2. Beat cookie dough and flour until combined. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Trace tombstone pattern onto waxed paper; cut out 16 tombstones from dough. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- 3. Along bottom edge of each cookie, insert two toothpicks halfway into dough. Bake at 350° until edges are golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
- 4. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine water and green food coloring. Add coconut; seal bag and shake to coat. Toast coconut; set aside. Using black paste food coloring, tint frosting gray. Frost sugar cookies; decorate with brown decorating icing.
- 5. Cut cereal bars into 3x2-in. rectangles; spread with melted chocolate chips. Using toothpicks, insert cookies into cereal bars. Decorate with coconut and candies as desired. Yield: 16 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 each: 358 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Bombardier has contracted with Aerosim-Mechtronix to provide flight management system (FMS) training software for its CRJ200, -700 and -900 family of regional jets. The deal will allow the airframer to use the software throughout its training organization, including at customer sites and eventually over the Internet for distance learning.
Separately, the University of North Dakota has selected the U.S.-Canadian joint venture's Ascent flight trainer for its regional jet training program. The initial order, placed by the UND Aerospace Foundation and the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, is for a Bombardier CRJ unit that will be approved as an FAA level-6 flight-training device. Delivery to the university's Grand Forks facility should happen by year-end.
UND students are already using Aerosim-Mechtronix's Web-based training for the CRJ200 FMS. From March 2004 they will also have access to the Web browser version of the company's CRJ200 Virtual Flight Deck for all systems training.
In September, Honeywell enlisted Aerosim to jointly develop and market PC-based training tools for its Primus Epic integrated avionics systems for regional and business aircraft. Aerosim will integrate Primus Epic FMS and graphical display software into its existing FMS Trainer and Virtual Flight Deck products. It will also develop a new version of Honeywell's existing FMS training software.


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I tried to tie a Durham Ranger in hand. Right from the outset, I made a number of stylistic decisions about how I wanted the fly to look. I love a long and low DR, and previous iterations have been tied on longer shanked hooks, or hooks which appear to be narrow gap due to the length of the shank. There's no doubt it makes it more difficult to get your tippets to the desired height, but I really don't like the tippet winged flies where the tippets are >1.5x the hook gap (Lady Amherst excepted). Anyways, I decide to tie it on a Lucas made Noble P, #5. I wanted an open back to the fly, hence the low open tail, and I had a nice topping to go along with it.
Another decision I made was to use a narrower thread for the tying, my choice being Veevus 14/0, which has a comparable breaking strain to other wider threads (Danville 6/0 and Uni 8/0). The reason for this decision was to try to reduce bulk as much as possible in an effort to replicate the smooth floss and tie in transitions achieved on a vise tyed fly, where I generally use Danville 6/0. What I didn't consider was the difficulty in getting this thread waxed and for that waxed thread to hold its position, as well as materials, specifically the gut. Moreover, getting a grip on this thread with my fingers in order to apply tension, proved to be my downfall.
Towards the end of the tying process, specifically at the wing tie in, I found the gut to be rotating around the shank of the hook due to it not being tied off tightly enough. In retrospect, I should probably have put down an underlayer of waxed thread to assist the grip of the gut on the hook. Another thing I did was just gut the eye, which is not a norm for me as I like to taper a gut eye right to the bend. Again, a choice I made at the start which had consequences down the line.
So to the tying. Generally, the process went well up to the wing, as mentioned above. Here are some photos through the process.
In the end, I managed to make the head creep back to almost double the width I'd allowed at the eye. I went ahead and tied in all the components, but by that stage I was already frustrated with the thread, the position of the wing, the shape of the wing etc, so I didn't take much care to get it all nicely on. I didn't even bother to cut the thread and finish the head, and I stripped the hook immediately after taking this photograph.
All in all there were several lessons learned through this experimental process, all banked away in my mind in anticipation of the next in hand adventure. I'll likely do this fly again in hand, with better tippets, thread and a little more objectivity as to what is realistically achievable. Maybe I'm trying to be too perfect by tying a presentation quality fly, with smooth floss and junctions, in hand?? But hey, what's a challenge if you don't face it and try to overcome it??
I have a salmon fly for the 52 Salmon Flies project this week, which I'll post tomorrow.


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Wouldn't this be closer to Fighter-level? I mean, it's just skills after all *shrug* --Ghostwheel 20:50, February 25, 2010 (UTC)
- Even if you gave all skills +20 from a single feat, the only skill that I'd say might border on Rogue-level is UMD (though I'd still call it unbalanced, despite being mostly fighter-level). Skills just don't matter enough without Tome of Prowess for a skill that only adds to the check to get beyond monk/fighter level. --Ghostwheel 22:07, February 25, 2010 (UTC)
- You only need Hide and Move Silently checks 20 points higher than your opponent's Spot and Listen checks to remain completely hidden while attacking. It's better than permanent Greater Invisibility, at least. --Foxwarrior 00:13, February 26, 2010 (UTC)
- Unless someone has blindsight/tremorsense and then you need *another* feat (Darkstalker) to beat that. Though I don't know how many DMs would allow you to never be able to be targeted by anything because you constantly beat your opponents' check by 20. I think my point still stands though *shrug* --Ghostwheel 00:19, February 26, 2010 (UTC)
Am I reading this right?Edit
So, if I have skill focus (something), skill focus (something else), and skill focus (another thing), and then I take this feat, each of those skills gains +9? And they all gain an additional +3 each time I take another skill focus feat, which itself gets an additional +3 for every other skill feat I have as well as this one? - TarkisFlux 00:59, February 26, 2010 (UTC)
- Actually it would be +12, because Ridiculously Skilled Fellow gives +3 as well. --Foxwarrior 01:09, February 26, 2010 (UTC)
- I meant that they would gain +9 on top of the existing +3, so it would still total to +12. Which is a lot (not that I care for the most part), but it's also eating up all of your feats on skill boosts... I can't decide if it's worth it or not... - TarkisFlux 01:16, February 26, 2010 (UTC)


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Disabled teens will have the chance to take part in a new youth group if a pilot scheme is successful.
Elstree, Borehamwood and Radlett Mencap is trialling the new club for 13 to 18-year-olds at Aldenham Country Park, Elstree, on Thursday, October 4.
Six teenagers will be attending the trial sessions, thanks to a £300 donation from Councillor Ernie Butler (Cowley Hill).
Sandra Lewis, Mencap secretary, said: "These sessions will help us to be able to plan for the future and hopefully make the group a permanent fixture."
The new youth group would see teenagers take part in weekly two-hour sessions at the adventure playground in the park.
Councillor Butler said he is thrilled to be able to support Mencap. He added: "Mencap provide invaluable work and this money will provide the needed stimulation for disabled teens."


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Bank of America stock dip is America's Investment Opportunity
Bank of America Corporation (Public, NYSE:BAC) shares are down 8% in the past 5 days. They are the Juggernaut of the Banking Industry and if you think they won't come back, they'll just smash down your wall and put up a BofA ATM in your house. The StockMasters are all gitty about this dip in BAC, so what if they Q3 profit fell 32%? Get over it, they are not a worthless Washington Mutual (NYSE:MU) per say, they are America's bank and one of the world's largest financial institutions with a $215 Billion market cap.
The Peridot Capitalist, Mr. Chad Brand (Fellow WallStNewsletters.com and Full Monte Contributor) thought Bank of America (BAC) stock at $47 was attractive with a 5.4% dividend yield. The shares moved above $52 since his post, but today are falling back sharply, to $48 each, after the company posted poor third quarter results, just like every other bank has thus far. The dividend now stands at 5.3%, and Chad thinks it is very safe.
If you want to generate even more income on this trade, you could buy the stock to collect the dividend and any capital appreciation, while simultaneously selling out of the money call options on the shares to collect more cash. For example, the May 2008 52.5 calls are selling for about $1.75 each right now. Buying the stock and selling those calls would result in a breakeven point of ~$45 per share over the next 7 months or so. Conversely, your upside would be up to $52.50 on BAC stock, plus dividends and option premiums of around $3 per share (up to 15% in total gains).
Folks, now that BofA has been hit by Wall Street and is $2 above their 52-week low, it's the perfect entry point and in a few weeks it could get even lower. But there isn't a analyst alive that doesn't think Bank of America will return to greatness, its just a matter of time. There isn't a mutual fund or low risk stock out there that will give you a better return in 12 months than damaged shares of BAC.
Bank of America's profit fell short of Wall Street expectations and the CEO isn't trying to fool anyone. "While the significant dislocations in the capital markets have hurt most participants, we are still very disappointed in our third quarter performance," Bank of America chairman and chief executive officer Kenneth Lewis said
The bank unveiled earnings per share of 82 cents. Wall Street had anticipated earnings per share of 1.05 dollars. Revenues moderated 12 percent to 16.3 billion dollars during the July-September period from the third quarter of 2006.
Fellow Masters, wait for a new 52-week low if you aren't convinced, but BofA will comeback.
Article by Ted Gottsegen
Contributor at TheStockMasters.com
Disclaimer: The Author does not hold any positions or shares in the securities mentioned in this publication nor does he stuff his shorts.
Article by Ted Gottsegen - Here's the real pictureSubmitted by rwilliams (not verified) on Thu, 04/09/2009 - 19:48.
Read Ted's article - was a timely article to read especially in light of the recent attack on BOA's best rated, long time, on-time, paying customer base. Here's the email text I sent to BOA today. BOA a comeback - don't think so. At best maybe a future bailout candidate. Here's the scoop Ted....Email sent to BOA earlier today. "Please pass on my sincere regards to your CEO and board of directors as to their recent "business process change" decision as I'd like to be the one of the many 800+ FICO score holders that will be cancelling an account in the next week or two. I received a notification in the mail that my 8.99 fixed card was moving to a variable 14+ percent. Upon making contact with two BOA representatives I was not treated like the 20 year loyal on-time paying customer that I have been, but instead treated like some non-abiding, non-paying, idiot. I assure you sir that my word of mouth advertisement of BOA and its subsidiaries will not be kind due to this uncalled for snide disrespectful treatment. Oh - one more thing.....I'm sure you are aware that business decisions have consequences, some good, some bad. I am assuring you now that by making the decision you made to antagonize good credit worthy customers, a consequence of your decision is the inevitable down-turn in BOA stock ratings and the like. Good luck on your future bailout attempts as I am sure you will be facing that exact scenario in the not too distant future. I WILL NEVER, EVER, NEVER, EVER use any BOA related services or products for the remainder of my natural life. PS - just got back from my credit union - will be receiving my fixed 8.79 credit card in the mail....Regards....Mr Ray Williams"
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Members of the armed anti-government group occupying a federal building near Burns, Oregon, are upset over the treatment they're getting compared to the Black Lives Matter protesters. The image below documents a SWAT team ready to confront Black Lives Matter protesters. We just thought we'd use that image to show the stupidity of the militia member's claim.
Conservatives have been comparing the two since the armed militants took control of the building even though the Black Lives Matter movement is absolutely nothing like the militia members who have forced schools to close over their defense of two arsonists.
The courageous badass patriot who spoke up about this travesty of justice goes by the name of 'Fluffy Unicorn.'
The Huffington Post reports:
In the parking lot of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge — which the militants stormed and took over on Saturday in the name of grazing privileges — a man who claimed to be a body guard for the group's leaders said they are facing worse resistance than Black Lives Matter, a nationwide campaign to end police brutality against people of color.
"The Black Lives Matter movement, they can go and protest, close freeways down and all that stuff, and they don't get any backlash, not on the level that we're getting," said the man, who identified himself as "Fluffy Unicorn."
Fluffy (I can call you Fluffy, right?) admitted that police have used force against Black Lives Matter protesters, but he be added that "their level of protesting is different; we're not obstructing schools."
Umm…yes they are obstructing schools. The school district cancelled class this week after the militia members invaded the area. The Bureau of Land Management is closed. The extremist group holed up in the building have closed off roads leading to it.
Black Lives Matters protesters would be shot dead if they pulled a stunt such as the armed Oregon occupiers did. In addition, BLM protests have been prompted by the shootings of unarmed African-Americans, whereas these 'patriots' are protesting in defense of two arsonists.
There are no police rushing in wearing riot gear. No militarized weapons or vehicles in the area. But that's what happened in Ferguson and other cities during each protest.
Ammon Bundy has said that his people won't "rule out violence" if law enforcement "tries to remove them." Black Lives Matters' slogan of 'hands up don't shoot' is in stark contrast to the armed militants' rhetoric in Oregon.
Tamir Rice, 12, was shot dead by a police officer when found playing with a toy gun in an "open carry" state. We could cite so many examples, such as John Crawford, too, but the list is lengthy.
Meanwhile, these whiny little 'patriots' have sent out an alert for people to send snacks.
History books documented Paul Revere's famous midnight ride on April 18th, 1775, from Boston to Lexington to warn that the British were coming. Just ten minutes out from the start of his trip, one of America's most famous patriots, demanded a bag of Doritos before completing his trip:(
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I just got a $25 Gamestop gift card and I can't decide what to do with it. I have a number of options:
1. Use it towards a game. Probably Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, but I also want Blacklist and Lego City: Undercover. The problem with this one is I would still need to put more money into it, and our budget only allows me $30 per month on non-essential things like video games. Also all of these games are cheaper on Amazon than at Gamestop, but definitely not $25 cheaper.
2. Get a $20 eShop card for the WiiU, where I would get probably Duck Tales but I also still think The Cave looks cool and I liked the demo.
3. Get a $20 eShop card for the 3DS where I would probably get a number of VC games I want (Shantae, Wario Land, Sword of Hope 2...can't think of any other off the top of my head, but I know they are there).
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text: LEXINGTON, Mass., June 10, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAG) announced today that it has licensed the US commercial rights to MuGard™, a marketed product for the management of oral mucositis, from Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCBB:ACCP). MuGard is an oral mucoadhesive that is designed to manage oral mucositis by forming a protective hydrogel coating over the oral mucosa to shield the membranes of the mouth and tongue. Oral mucositis is a common side effect of cancer treatments, with approximately 400,000 patients developing the condition each year. "Oral mucositis can be a frequent and problematic side effect of both chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer patients," said Greg Madison, chief commercial officer of AMAG. "We believe that MuGard could become a category leader in the hands of our skilled sales force and that our experienced commercial team, our relationships with hematology/oncology practices and our partnerships with key group purchasing organizations can help drive significant growth of this brand." "I am pleased to announce this license agreement with AMAG Pharmaceuticals, as we believe that expansion of reach is critical to the commercial success of MuGard," said Jeffrey B. Davis, president and chief executive officer of Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. "AMAG's domestic presence, resources and strategic emphasis on expansion of product offerings in complementary therapeutic areas makes them ideally suited to enhance commercialization of MuGard here in the US." Under the terms of the license agreement, AMAG will pay Access an upfront license fee of $3.3 million in exchange for exclusive commercial rights to MuGard in the US. AMAG will also purchase existing MuGard inventory from Access and will pay a tiered, double-digit royalty on net sales of MuGard to Access. "We are pleased to announce the addition of MuGard to the AMAG portfolio, a product that can truly help the many patients who might suffer from oral mucositis," commented William Heiden, AMAG's president and chief executive officer. "MuGard will provide immediate incremental top-line growth and it meets all of our previously defined deal criteria, as a nice tuck-in product with good upside potential and intellectual property runway. Our business development team continues to diligently work on numerous additional product opportunities, and this license represents a solid first step on the path of building a multi-product specialty pharmaceutical company."


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The Mindy Project 1×19 Look Ahead Spoilers01/31/2013
The Mindy Project 1×19 Look Ahead Spoilers
Here's a juicy spoiler from The Mindy Project episode 1×19, posted by Team WWK on Spoiler Chat, January 29th 2013.
You are my go-to for Mindy Project spoilers. Help a girl out?
Mindy's love life hits an all-time low when she accidentally brings home a male prostitute. How does one accidentally do that? Episode 19 is when you'll get that answer.
The Mindy Project returns on Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 with episode 1×14 'Harry and Mindy' at 9:30/8:30 Central.
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Just a month after the Cargill meat packing plant closure, Plainview residents seemed ready for a laugh and a dose of Texas pride from Texas Country reporter Bob Phillips.
The overwhelming majority in the crowd of about 250 at the Plainview Chamber of Commerce banquet Monday evening eagerly raised their hands when Phillips asked to see the native Texans.
Nearly all the rest raised their hands when he asked to see naturalized Texans.
"Only in Texas will you find something like that," Phillips said. "And why is that? Because we're different. We're loud and we're proud and we like to talk big about our state."
Phillips, known for more than 40 years for his television series featuring uplifting stories of Texans, told one liners and stories of his childhood inspirations growing up in Dallas on Monday at the chamber's annual banquet in the Laney Center on the Wayland Baptist University campus.
He reminded the audience of the everyday heroes he reports about on his show.
"Most of them are ordinary, everyday men and women," he said. "They're just salt of the earth, good folks. To somebody, these people are heroes because of the examples they set and the things they do in their lives."
And Plainview residents are no different, he said.
"I know that times are tough and they're really tough here right now," Phillips said. "But I'm betting that everybody in this room is the kind of person that rises to the occasion."
Chamber leaders said they were hopeful Philips' uplifting stories would help set a tone for Plainview residents struggling or down-hearted by their city's recent hard hits.
"The timing on this is absolutely perfect," said Linda Morris, the chamber's executive director.
The event, "A Texas Affair," was a sellout, attracting the banquet's largest crowd in four years or more, chamber leaders said.
Former chamber president Kenneth Hooper said Plainview residents are resilient.
"I think an example of that is seen tonight in that we have a sellout for this event," he said.
But Hooper said he didn't expect the crowd turned out to hear speeches from the chamber.
"We can chalk that up to Mr. Phillips," he said.
Phillips warmed up the audience rolling out jokes and one-liners, starting by apologizing for being a bit late for the event that started at 6:30 p.m.
He was pulled over by a state trooper between Lubbock and Plainview, he said — something that's happened a few times during the nearly 70,000 miles he spends on the road every year. But he wasn't being charged with anything. The trooper wanted to tell him a story about pulling over an elderly woman driver.
The woman said she wasn't speeding, but the trooper said he pulled her over for her speed, Phillips said.
She insisted she wasn't speeding, explaining her cruise control was set to the speed limit she saw posted, pointing to a nearby sign.
"Ma'am, that's Interstate 27," Phillips said quoting the trooper. "The speed limit along here is 75 mph and you were doing a little bit under 30."
Phillips added the trooper noticed the other women in the vehicle looked alarmed.
"She said 'Don't mind them, we just got off Loop 289,' " he said.
Phillips jokingly admitted the story wasn't true.
"I'm a storyteller," he said.
Another highlight of the banquet was the naming of Janice Posey and Dr. Paul Ames as the 2012 Woman and Man of the Year.
Ames is the 12th president of Wayland Baptist University and known for his work with Plainview United Way and Rotary. A woodworker, he shapes wood into pens and gives to graduating seniors.
Posey is president of the Covenant Hospital Plainview Auxiliary and is a pianist at the First United Methodist Church, where she also is a member of the choir.
To see a slide show from the event, click here.


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|4,305 sq. ft.
|Property type
|chateau / country house
|Minimum Stay
|7 nights
This unique, luxurious, well equipped cortijo is in an area of outstanding natural beauty with simply stunning views over Lake Vinuela, the surrounding mountains and olive groves. Set in 5000m² of land it is the perfect location to relax. Perched on the top of the hillside, this cortijo provides 360° breathtaking panoramic views from each window. With over 300 days of sunshine per year it is beautiful in all seasons, particularly for those who enjoy walking in glorious countryside or simply sitting looking at the views. Breakfast in the walled internal courtyard to the fragrance of orange & lemon blossom.The Moor styled fountain provides the perfect backdrop to relax. Admire the sunsets in the reflection of the fountain framed by the rustic wooden doors. The luxury living areas provide space in which to relax and all bedrooms are comfortably furnished and all have A/C.For winter lets, enjoy the wood stove. The terrace overlooks the stunning unique luxury swimming pool and Lake Vinuela.
The cortijo is on a hillside surrounded by olive trees overlooking Lake Vinuela and the Sierra Tejada. The cortijo is 2.5km from the main road. Lake Vinuela is one of Andalucia's best kept secrets but is unspoilt by tourism. The Lake is a reservoir and is also used for sailing, wind-surfing and fishing. There are no motorised boats allowed thus ensuring tranquillity. There are two excellent 18 hole golf courses nearby, Bavaria Golf (25 mins away) and Club Anorets (25 mins away). You may also enjoy skiing in the Sierra Nevada in the winter season which is only 1.45 hrs drive away. The season can be open from November to May depending on weather conditions.
The nearest beach resort is the typically Spanish resort of Torre de Mar just over 15 mins away. A wide promenade runs alongside its sandy beaches to the marina at Caleta. There are many small beaches along the coast line towards the busier resort of Nerja to enjoy. Nerja, with its famous caves, is 25 minutes away. Make a day of it and stop and have a paella or fresh fish lunch in the typical "chiringitos" or beach huts. Nearby is a fabulous shopping complex, El Ingenio with a hypermarket, Eroski, where you can buy all your necessities. Don't forget to stop at their amazing fresh fish and sea-food counter! There are also numerous varied shops for all interests, a cinema, restaurants and tapas bars. Also nearby is a large water park and a go kart track. The busier resorts of Marbella and Fuengirola are less then 1 hour away. The local village of La Vinuela, 15 kms away, has a small supermarket and a choice of bars as does Puente Don Manuel, 10kms away, where you may buy supplies.
All around the property are paths leading to some glorious walks through unspoilt countryside. On the opposite side of the lake is the National Park which is widely used by walkers and ramblers and is renowned as being the best walking area in Spain. The white-washed mountain villages are well worth a visit to see the real Andalucía. Take time to look into the dates of the local "ferias" or festivals, in the surrounding villages. What better way to soak up the local culture. The villa is located within easy driving distance of Nerja and other towns like Malaga, Seville, and Granada, where you can take in the beauty and architecture of the Alhambra Palace.
We have recently returned from a weeks holiday at the Cortijo de las Carretas with friends. When we arrived we were met by June who was extremely helpful and informative (even though we were a bit early!), the cortijo was everything we could have hoped for, beautifully furnished, very spacious and comfortable, outside the garden and the pool were lovely, the terrace providing a great outdoor living area for those hot days and warm evenings. We must thank Maurice and Kate for answering our numerous questions regarding the property and supplying a super guest book with lots of useful information prior to our holiday which allowed us to plan our week beforehand. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property to other holidaymakers looking for a private and well equipped property, you would have to go a long way to better it! Sue and Ken Evans.
We rent villas and houses very frequently, and all too often the descriptions of a house don't exactly match the reality. On this occasion it's the very opposite. Cortijo de las Carretas is located on a promontory overlooking Lake Vinuela but with true 360 degrees views across a breathtaking panorama, just as we were promised.
Our first impressions set the tone for what proved to be a superb holiday. The sturdy oak front door leads into a wonderfully peaceful courtyard, very Moorish in feel, with the sound of a lapping water feature adding to the atmosphere of calmness and coolness. Beyond this is the house itself, with a marvellous double-height lounge and mezzanine floor. Both this and the large and very well equipped kitchen open onto an extensive shaded terrace overlooking a substantial oval pool and the adjoining garden, all of it overlooking the lake and mountains. The air-conditioned bedrooms and adjoining bathrooms all have great views as well. Add to this the first class technology, from flatscreen tv to broadband internet and hi-fi music system and you have an all-weather holiday home - not that one has to worry about the weather for most of the year! Clearly very considerable thought has gone into the design and quality of the cortijo which was build only five or so years ago.
While the cortijo is located in a rural setting, there are numerous houses in the area, all well set apart, and local facilities are only a short drive and about 20 minutes away are the extensive services and facilities of Velez de Malaga and the coast. We did not visit local restaurants, but there appeared to be plenty around - some no more than a few minutes drive. The area itself was a revelation. We have usually rented houses further afield, in La Herradura, in the Alpujarras or around Antequera, but this is an area we had not visited previously and is now high on our list for the future.
Finally, and very importantly, the owners were a model of professional attention making sure that we were well looked after and keen to learn from our experiences.
We would have no hesitation whatsoever both in recommending Cortijo de las Carretas to any of our friends, but also returning there ourselves as soon as possible !
What a delightful home - absolutely perfect! You can definitely trust the description -- it is 100% accurate. The views are stunning all around, and I was consistently amazed and impressed each time I took a moment to look out a different window (even the one halfway up the stairs!) It is a beautiful villa that simultaneously feels luxurious and homey. I was particularly impressed by its versatility -- plenty of gathering space for a houseful of people to comfortably hang out together, and enough separation of space to always find a quiet spot to be on your own if you'd like.
I stayed for one week with some friends and would not hesitate to go again! We spent a few lazy days just hanging out at the villa, enjoying the quiet, the company, and, of course, the pool. We availed ourselves of the traveling masseuse (one of many tips and ideas found in the property binder onsite) and I can say without reservation that she gave the best massage I've ever had in my life - talk about relaxation! We also went on day trips - to Nerja, Malaga, and Cordoba -- all were easily driveable for day trips and we didn't even scratch the surface of interesting places to explore.
I would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone I loved -- and have, in fact, shared this link with a number of friends and family already. Come here on your next holiday -- you won't be disappointed!
I was lucky enough to stay here for a relaxing week with my girlfriends. The house and surroundings are even more beautiful than the photos, and Maurice was in touch to ensure that we had everything we needed for our stay. Everything was as promised -- a beautiful house, gorgeous pool, and lovely views. The cortijo is close enough to shopping and restaurants to be convenient, but far enough away that it's quiet and restful. You can feel "away from it all," and still make a day trip to Malaga, Granada, Cordoba, or the beach. If you are looking for a special place to relax and enjoy time with friends or loved ones, this is it!
My self and family stayed at Cortijo De Las Carretas for 7 nights.
The location, layout and facilities were exactly as described only better! I feel the listing description does not do the Cortigo justice as upon arrival myself and my family were overwhelmed by the beauty of both the accommodation and the 360 degree panoramic views over the mountains and the stunning lake.
The property itself is immaculate and well maintained to 5+ star standards. The property is very cosy yet provided more than adequate space to get away from it all with a book when needed.
The pool area is fabulous to lounge around with a cocktail or 2 and kept my 12 year old extremely happy! The pool is immaculate and very large!
A great BBQ area and dining area set outside provided great family time for lazy lunches and evening meals plus the lovely spacious indoor kitchen with a dining area plus a further dining area in the main lounge provided us with that traditional Spanish feel.
Boredom with children is definitely not an issue as a variety of entertainment is available including free Wi-Fi as well as a huge selection of board games, these gave us plenty of laughs throughout our stay!
The hosts were also amazing providing a great welcome pack full of useful local information. We experienced a traditional Spanish steak house, Venta El Charco, as recommended in the welcome pack, possibly the best steak I've ever had! as well as a FANTASTIC Spanish seafood restaurant, La Restinga, situated a short drive away on a beautiful secluded beach (I recommend the Paella, beware the portions are very generous!!). An evening at the nearby Vinuela hotel a short drive away provided us with pre dinner drinks outside in stunning settings followed by a glorious meal in the restaurant, we all chose something different on the menu and sampled each others food, nothing could be faulted!
This was my 1st holiday abroad in a long time with family and it did not disappoint, taking morning walks before the sun got too high around the stunning lake and gorgeous surroundings made this holiday a very special one indeed.
I would, without a doubt, recommend staying at this location and property to any body looking for a relaxing holiday in the Spanish sun surrounded by what I can only describe as outstanding, luxurious comfort and breath taking scenery.
We will definitely be returning!
This was my first time visiting Cortijo De Las Carretas and I cannot rate it highly enough. The house itself is beautiful with incredible 360° views over the valley and lake. I was with a party of 7 (including a toddler) and there was always somewhere in the house you could go for a bit of quiet time to read your book- my favourite place for this was the courtyard which provides a cool and relaxing place to escape the midday sun. The house has its own private pool which is larger than average and when the lights in the garden come on in the evening the pool looks even more spectacular. I also enjoyed the lovely terrace area with a bbq and a large table with chairs, the ideal place to sit in the evening and watch the sun go down as you have your tea. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you could possibly need, including 2 coffee machines. The beds in all the rooms were extremely comfortable and I was very pleased to find that there was a hairdryer provided in each bathroom (as I had forgotten mine).
Overall my time spent at Cortijo De Las Carretas was thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish. I can't fault the property or the owner, who worked so hard to make our stay there perfect. I will definitely be returning to the Cortijo in the future and would certainly recommend it to anyone else who is thinking about staying there.
We stayed in this beautiful villa for a week in mid September. The weather was absolutely perfect, not a cloud in the sky most days. This was an 'extended family' holiday with a 1 year old, and 6 adults.
The villa is very easily accessible from the airport in less than an hour. The living space is extremely generous with a fabulous living grand living area with comfy sofas, dining table, and fire. The kitchen also has a dining table, but also everything you need in order to be able to make your own meals. Outside, there is a fantastic patio with BBQ where you can while away the warm evenings in peace and quiet, with beautiful views as the sun goes down or rises, over the mountains with the lake also visible below.
The sleeping areas are also very generous with en-suites to two of the rooms, but bathrooms easily accessible to the other two rooms. There is also a fabulous courtyard at the front of the property and a great pool.
The host, Maurice, was extremely accommodating, responding quickly to any queries and doing his best to go the extra mile with special requests, advice, and help in general. He also gave some great suggestions on places to eat in the nearby area. We ate at a Spanish restaurant that I believe was called Miguel's. The food was amazing, so much so that we went back again a couple of days later. A very authentic Spanish restaurant, very atmospheric and reasonably priced.
Overall we had a great family holiday, spending most of our time at the villa due to having everything we needed there, but venturing out a couple of times for some lovely meals out.
I would highly recommend this villa to anyone wanting a luxurious villa, in a beautiful setting, and a great host.
Lake Vinuela is one of Andalucia's best kept secrets but is unspoilt by tourism. The Lake is a reservoir and is also used for sailing, wind-surfing and fishing. There are no motorised boats allowed thus ensuring tranquillity. There are two excellent 18 hole golf courses nearby, Bavaria Golf (15mins away) and Club Anorets (25 mins away). You may also enjoy skiing in the Sierra Nevada in the winter season which is only 1.45 hrs drive away.
The nearest beach resort is the typically Spanish resort of Torre de Mar just over 15 mins away. A wide promenade runs alongside its sandy beaches to the marina at Caleta. There are many small beaches along the coast line towards the busier resort of Nerja to enjoy. Nerja, with its famous caves, is 25 minutes away. Make a day of it and stop and have a paella or fresh fish lunch in the typical "chiringitos" or beach huts.
Other Activities: Local Ferias (Fêtes) in the summer months in surrounding villages
Ski: For more information on the ski resorts visit the website http://www.sierranevada.co.uk/
|Rental Period
|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Event Price
High Summer
1 Jul 2017 - 1 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Late Summer
2 Sep 2017 - 15 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
16 Sep 2017 - 15 Dec 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
16 Dec 2017 - 5 Jan 2018
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
|No additional mandatory fees
Please note : Changeover day is a Saturday. You will be greeted at the villa upon your arrival where you will be given the keys.
A 20% deposit is required at the time of booking and the balance is required two months before arrival date. A £100 refundable deposit is payable to cover any damage or breakages. It will be refunded after the cortijo has been inspected.


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General Peter Pace.
Photograph: Charles Dharapak/APGeneral Peter Pace, the chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff, has done his recruiting teams no favours by telling the Chicago Tribune that homosexual acts are "immoral".
"I believe homosexual acts between two individuals are immoral and that we should not condone immoral acts. As an individual, I would not want [acceptance of gay behavior] to be our policy, just like I would not want it to be our policy that if we were to find out that so-and-so was sleeping with somebody else's wife, that we would just look the other way, which we do not. We prosecute that kind of immoral behaviour."
The US military still operates a "don't ask, don't tell" policy towards gay servicemen and women which prevents open homosexuality among the ranks.
According to the Washington Post, the Defence Department purged 11,077 troops -including 322 desperately needed linguists - from its ranks between 1994 and 2005 simply because they were gay.
An editorial in the paper says:
"Don't ask, don't tell is the misguided policy instituted in 1993 by President Bill Clinton that deprives the military of able-bodied men and women who want to serve their country. It made no sense in a time of peace. It is absurd in a time of war."
General Pace's sentiments seem particularly absurd as the US has trouble finding enough soldiers for its wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Alan Simpson, a retired Republican senator who voted for don't ask, don't tell writes in the same paper about why he has changed his mind.
"Since 1993, I have had the rich satisfaction of knowing and working with many openly gay and lesbian Americans, and I have come to realize that "gay" is an artificial category when it comes to measuring a man or woman's on-the-job performance or commitment to shared goals. It says little about the person. Our differences and prejudices pale next to our historic challenge. Gen. Pace is entitled, like anyone, to his personal opinion, even if it is completely out of the mainstream of American thinking."
The pressure group, sldn, which campaigns against discrimination in the armed forces, strongly condemned Gen Pace's remarks.
"General Pace's comments are outrageous, insensitive and disrespectful to the 65,000 lesbian and gay troops now serving in our armed forces," said C Dixon Osburn, the group's executive director.
The general found support, however, from the presidential hopeful, John McCain, who said don't ask, don't tell had been "successful and should be maintained", while From the Orlop disputed Mr Simpson's suggestion that Gen Pace is out of synch with mainstream America.
If there are any US servicemen or women reading this, we'd love to know your thoughts.


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Kevin Schneider doesn't understand why thieves took the spoons.
Schneider, owner of Schneids' Smokeshack restaurant in Littleton, said everything at his restaurant is tasty, but he was left with a sour taste in his mouth when thieves stole his catering business' trailer and emptied it of everything from tents to tableware.
A Golden-based grassroots group opposed to the proposed Jefferson Parkway drew about 400 people to a meeting Jan. 18 in the auditorium of the American Mountaineering Center in Golden.
The toll-road plan is being scrutinized in the wake of Jefferson County's offer to help buy $5 million of open space (Section 16) along Colorado 93 in exchange for Boulder dropping its opposition to the highway.
Efforts to create an independent library district in Jefferson County are being fought by the Board of Commissioners, who intend to keep the existing library system's assets and mill levy, should an independent district emerge.
The commissioners, who recently received a 1,354-signature petition favoring the new district, on Tuesday rejected the county's participation in the venture.
The Jeffco school board opted Jan. 20 to postpone decisions on a series of facilities changes, which include closing a number of the district's schools and moving many sixth-grade programs to the middle-school level.
In South Jeffco, Shaffer Elementary School's challenge program would be relocated to Ute Meadows Elementary School, and a number of preschool programs would be moved from mobile classrooms to the main buildings. Such changes could have occurred as early as the 2011-12 academic year.
Foreclosure rates declined by less than 5 percent in Jefferson County last year, though a backlog in the wake of a brief national moratorium may be partially responsible.
The county recorded 3,849 new foreclosures in 2010, down from 4,027 the year before.
And while the number of foreclosures has remained relatively steady, the causes are changing, said county public trustee Margaret Chapman, citing a trend away from variable interest-rate loans. Today, more mortgage holders are simply losing their homes as a result of the economy, she said.
Jefferson County's 2011 investment portfolio earnings will be only about half of 2010 levels, officials said Jan. 18, citing drooping interest rates in the bond market.
Net earnings last year reached more than $5 million for the county, though interest rates on current investments have decreased. Anticipated investment earnings for 2011 total $2.5 million.
Using handfuls of clay as a boat-building medium, Ken Caryl Middle School's female students received a brief tutorial in physics and a larger lesson from a pair of Massachusetts Institute of Technology scholars: Math and science are not exclusively the province of boys.
The impromptu ship building, a demonstration of Archimedes' Principle of Buoyancy, was indeed a challenge for a room of about 50 girls, who worked in small groups to build vessels intended to float despite the density of the material.
The Jefferson Symphony hosted its International Young Artists Competition on Jan. 8 at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, which was a co-sponsor. The winners performed in a 7:30 p.m. recital. Eleven finalists from six different countries competed for a $5,000 annuity (payable at $1,000 per year for five years) to the first-place winner, as well as cash prizes of $2,000, $1,500 and $1,000 to the first-, second- and third-place awardees.
Kyle Evans knew that Columbine would come back in the second half and give it its all. So did his Chatfield teammates. But the pesky Chargers weren't going to be denied.
Maybe it was Chatfield's 2-3 zone defense. Maybe it was Columbine's inability to attack the zone. Either way, the Lady Chargers, who didn't exactly start the season running on all cylinders, have started to hit their stride.
Chatfield overcame a slow start in the first quarter with a 10-0 run in the third quarter and held on for a 32-29 upset of arch-rival Columbine on Jan. 21 on a night that the Lady Rebels' celebrated breast cancer awareness with a pink out at Columbine High School.
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IceBerry Mittens
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download
The honeycomb-patterned cuff is knit sideways, then the stitches for the hand are picked up and worked from the cuff to the fingertips.
Knit densely from a cozy aran weight yarn, your hands will be warm and happy this winter!
Don't forget to knit the coordinating IceBerry Hat!


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Fellows for 2012-13
News Release Date: April 12, 2012
Research Triangle Park, N.C. The National Humanities Center announces the appointment of 33 Fellows for the academic year 2012-13. These leading scholars will come to the Center from 16 states and the District of Columbia, and also from Canada, France, Hungary, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Chosen from 436 applicants, they represent humanistic scholarship in history, literature, philosophy, anthropology, art history, classics, linguistics, musicology, religion, and Scandinavian studies. Each Fellow will work on an individual research project and will have the opportunity to share ideas in seminars, lectures, and conferences at the Center.
These newly appointed Fellows will constitute the thirty-fifth class of resident scholars to be admitted since the Center opened in 1978. Geoffrey Harpham, Director of the National Humanities Center, said, "I look forward to welcoming the Fellows of 2012-13 to the Center and to learning from them. They represent an exciting range of studies in the humanities."
The National Humanities Center will award more than $1,500,000 in individual fellowship grants to enable scholars to take leave from their normal academic duties and pursue research at the Center. This funding is made possible by the Center's endowment, by grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and by contributions from alumni of the Center.
The National Humanities Center, located in the Research Triangle Park of North Carolina, is a privately incorporated independent institute for advanced study in the humanities. Since 1978 the Center has awarded fellowships to more than 1,200 scholars in the humanities, whose work at the Center has resulted in the publication of more than 1,400 books in all fields of humanistic study. The Center also sponsors programs to strengthen the teaching of the humanities in secondary and higher education.
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