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Portland Ovations Presents Haitian Musician BélO, 11/4
Portland Ovations brings the young Haitian singer, songwriter and guitarist, BélO and his five-piece band on tour as part of Center StageSM to Hannaford Hall, USM Portland for an evening concert on Sunday, November 4th at 7pm.
Jean Murat Bélony (BélO) was born in Croix-des-Bouquets, a city eight miles to the northeast of Haiti's capital, Port-Au-Prince and started singing at a very young age. BélO, a socially conscious folk singer, hailed as Haiti's musical ambassador to the world, sings ballads and other songs channeling his deep and diverse Afro-Caribbean roots with the beats of reggae and the soul of R&B. Active in many humanitarian efforts to rebuild Haiti, the award-winning BélO inspires change at home and abroad with his powerful lyrics tackling hard-hitting themes focused around the destiny of Haiti's children and doing all that he can to help rebuild his country after the terrible earthquake of 2010.
Portland Ovations presentation of BélO is part of Center StageSM, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts, in cooperation with the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations, with additional support from the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, the Asian Cultural Council, and the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art. Lisa Booth Management, Inc. provides General Management for Center StageSM.
Prior to BélO's performance on Sunday, November 4th at Hannaford Hall, Ovations Offstage offers a pre-performance lecture "Haiti's Other Side: Memories and Perspectives" starting at 6pm. Renowned Haitian storyteller and artist Charlot Lucien discusses Haiti's rich and complex cultural, historical and social landscape. Charlot, a Konbit Sante board member, provides an ideal preface for appreciating BélO's socially conscious lyrics and humanitarian ethos. For more information on Charlot Lucien, please visit www.charlotlucien.com.
Tickets for BélO are $31 for Ovations' Members, $34 for the general public and a limited amount of $10 student deal tickets are also available. New England Foundation for The Arts and the Center for Cultural Exchange Foundation provide support for the performance by BélO. To purchase tickets, visit www.portlandovations.org, contact PortTIX at 207-842-0800 or visit the box office window at Merrill Auditorium.


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A TEACHER hurt herself after falling down a grate left open by builders at Coleg Gwent's state of the art £33.5 million campus in its opening week.
The incident happened at Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone in Ebbw Vale a day before its grand opening at the beginning of this month.
The teacher fell through the unmarked grate which had been left open since the previous Friday.
The teacher's foot dropped through the open grating causing her to fall and leaving her with a bruised leg.
The Health and Safety Executive said they are looking into the accident.
Construction in and around the building is ongoing, despite the thousands of students on A-level programmes and vocational courses who are at the site every day.
Rob Gilvear, director for marketing, communications and planning at Coleg Gwent, said: "A workman left the grille open on Friday and marked it with a cone.
On Monday the cone had gone, and the teacher put her foot in it and tripped.
She had some superficial bruising."
Coleg Gwent and contractor Leadbitters said the accident was a minor one.
Wailim Wong from the Health and Safety Executive said: "We are making preliminary inquiries.
"The incident has been reported to the HSE, but we have not received anything from the college. An inspector will contact the college and the contractors to find out more."
A spokeswoman from Coleg Gwent said a prompt and thorough investigation took place, and added: "As with all building projects of this scale, it is usual practice for contractors to remain on site for a period of time to deal with any issues that crop up when a building is occupied for the first time."

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Is anyone else frustrated with the NFL moving around game times this week?
In an effort to make more teams play all their players, the NFL did some reshuffling of the game-times of a few games this week, bunching teams who are scoreboard watching each other into the same time frame. While this has led to an abundance of meaningful games being on at the same time, which is frustrating for the guys (or gal) who wants to watch them all, I can understand why the NFL did it. They are maximizing their product and trying to get the best action they can on the last week.
Tebow vs. Orton, who will take the biscuit?
In one of the most ironic matchups of the week, Kyle Orton, the guy who almost doomed the Broncos season this year with a 1-4 start, will get the chance to do it for real as he returns to Denver looking to play spoiler. Now a QB for the Kansas City Chiefs, Orton can send the Broncos home crying with a win. Tim Tebow, his replacement, however, will have a thing or two to say about that and should have what it takes to give the Broncos a playoff birth.
Who will emerge out of the NFC East?
I'm going to have to give the nod to the wildly inconsistent New York Giants. There are two important deciding factors in this game that screams a Giants win. The first is that they are home and with a rowdy crowd of New Yorkers at their back, these Giants should stand tall. The second factor is that the Cowboys boast no run game while the Giants are quite stout in theirs. Being able to run the ball may not be what it used to be but it is still vital for success.
What is the game of the week?
The game of the week for me is the Baltimore Ravens traveling to face the Cincinnati Bengals. This is a playoff game for all intents and purposes and should be a slobber-knocker of the highest order. The Ravens are playing to capture a first round bye and the AFC North while the Bengals are a win away from making the playoffs. This game should be epic, plain and simple, and you know I will be watching it.
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Awesome riding from Hucker, Drew Bezanson, and Rob Wise for Skullcandy's Island Feever edit.
When you think of the infamous North Shore of Oahu, most people immediately think of the greatest surfing on our planet. We decided to send Drew Bezanson, Mike "Hucker" Clark, Rob Wise, and legendary BMX Filmer, Justin Kosman, to the Skullcandy House on the North Shore. Together they set off on an exploratory adventure to see what Hawaii had to offer in the way of BMX spots. The result was nothing short of spectacular. Huge roof drops, incredible street spots all surrounded by the lush vegetation of the island. Island Fever is a what we called this edit, documenting the madness that ensued over a five day period on the island of Oahu.
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The 11-year-old girl who died after a New Year's Day sledding accident on Mount Charleston has been identified as Vanesa Lara of Las Vegas.
The Clark County Coroner's Office released the girl's identity Wednesday morning but had not determined her cause of death.
Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Loy Hixson said the accident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Lee Canyon area of Mount Charleston. Lara was flown by helicopter to University Medical Center, where she later died, Hixson said.


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In a bizarre, unheard of turn of events, Michael Scott tonight did something really stupid, then did something even stupider in an attempt to fix his first colossal fuck-up. But at least he fucked up old school for a good cause: making sweet, sweet love with Holly. I gotta say, though, that I was more than a little miffed at The Office for sadistically stretching out the whole "Michael and Holly will they or won't they sexual tension thing" too fucking long. I don't know about you, but I don't want to wait five whole episodes to find out whether these adorable kids would end up knocking the boots, making the beast with two backs, getting busy, swapping sex juice and also having sexual intercourse.
Tonight's episode finds Michael in a state of high anxiety over whether Holly will put out on their third date. Like all red-blooded heterosexual males, Michael subscribes to the conventional wisdom that any woman who puts out before a third date is a whore and any woman who waits until after a third date to put out is frigid. So Michael is understandably relieved when the magic happens on date number 3. As the good folks over at Schoolhouse Rock taught us long ago, 3 is indeed the magic number.
Of course, no one can have sex without horrible consequences, so when Michael and Holly engage in after-hours sweaty staircase sex they neglect to lock the doors behind them. The offices are burglarized. In a desperate bid to raise money to reimburse his employees for their stolen goods, Michael decides to hold a charity auction where, in a neat bit of symmetry, the beneficiaries double as the donors.
In a b-plot Andy and Angela's impending marriage becomes horribly concrete for Dwight when Andy announces a date for the blessed/cursed event and doles out wedding invitations. A despondent Dwight turns to Phyllis for advice and gives Angela an ultimatum: either she breaks it off with Andy or he will withhold sex from her. Who wouldn't break under such pressure?
I really like the Machiavellian turn Phyllis' character has taken this season. She's the woman who knows everyone's dirty little secrets and has grown quite adept at manipulating situations to her advantage. It was a vulnerable, needy Dwight we saw in tonight's episode, a man who actively sought out help and guidance from his co-workers. I especially loved Dwight's little monologue about all the things Angela has introduced him to, like Monotheism and pasteurized milk. Angela apparently taught Dwight to be a human being and live in this world, which is ironic, considering ice queen Angela barely seems to be human herself.
In the c plot, Jim's anxiety that Pam will find someone new or lose interest in him increases when he runs into Roy at a bar and Pam's ex inflames his paranoia. The mockumentary elements of The Office tend to oscillate. There are episodes where it barely comes into play. Then there are episodes where it plays a huge role. Tonight was such an episode. There were a number of moments where the characters became incredibly self-conscious about being filmed doing furtive, dirty deeds, whether it was shtupping in an office environment or fucking a co-worker's fiancé. This opens up a whole can of worms. When Phyllis told Dwight, for example, that "they" knew about him and Angela sneaking around behind Andy's back was she referencing the film crew or the unseen audience? I'm guessing the cameramen but it's a little ambiguous, in my mind at least.
What do you guys think of the mockumentary aspects of the show? I generally find it a little distracting. It leads to some clever gags but it's awfully fuzzy. Who is ostensibly seeing this footage? Has it aired yet? Is it still being assembled? Just thinking about it makes my fragile brain hurt. But back to the show: tonight was a solid, if less than transcendent episode. It lacked some of the dramatic weight of previous episodes, though it had its share of big laughs.
Could Holly be on her way out? Dunder-Mifflin exec David Wallace showed up late in the episode, partially to bid on a hug from Phyllis, and he seemed mighty miffed that Holly was fucking a co-worker. Could this spell serious trouble for Holly and Michael? I hope not. I've grown quite attached to her. Judging from the comments she's become an instant fan favorite. Besides, doesn't Michael deserve a little happiness?Grade: B+ Stray Observations– –I didn't write down any choice lines. What were your favorites? –There was some great Creed stuff in this episode. My favorite Creed line, however, was when he boasted that he faked his own death and was now collecting a pension as his own widow. I think that was from a deleted scene –I loved Michael's contention that Farm Aid was all about farmers raising money for AIDS –I also loved Michael mistaking Huey Lewis and The News and Randy Newman for Bruce Springsteen. Incidentally, I was just listening to a Jake One album where MF DOOM dropped a "Short People" reference. That shit was awesome.


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Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid's Diego Godin confident ahead of final
Diego Godin has scoffed at talk Atletico Madrid have no chance of overcoming Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.
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Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin has scoffed at suggestions his side have virtually no chance of overcoming Real Madrid in Friday's Copa del Rey final, although he concedes the Rojiblancos are underdogs.
Atletico have not beaten their arch rivals in any competition for 14 years and Real, wounded after losing their Primera Division title to Barcelona and once again failing to reach the Champions League final, are considered firm favourites to continue that dominance and lift their 19th cup crown.
Godin appreciates Real, whose Bernabeu ground stages Friday's final, probably hold a slight advantage but believes his side has got as much chance as Jose Mourinho's men of getting their hands on the cup.
Asked if he agreed with claims Atletico only have a small chance to win, Godin said: "No, I don't agree with that at all. In a one-off game, the two teams go in with the same possibilities. Of course Madrid, on paper, are the favourites, but at the outset, the chances of both teams are 50-50."
Even Atletico's miserable record against their neighbours - Real have won 13 of the last 14 meetings between the two as well as being unbeaten in this fixture since 1999 - is not dampening Godin's spirit.
"We aren't looking back. The statistics are clear but we're a different squad, we're in good form and we have high hopes of going there and winning, the same as Madrid do."
Another thing the Uruguay international is not concerning himself with is the off-field issues at Real surrounding Mourinho, who looks set to leave the Bernabeu this summer.
The outspoken Portuguese has also been jeered by fans in recent home matches and caused controversy with his criticism of club captain Iker Casillas and centre-back Pepe during recent press conferences.
Godin said: "I'm not worried about them. The only thing I'm concerned about is the final. For how ever many problems they have, they all know how to go out on the pitch and play."


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The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not-for-profit, international University first established in 1983, with II campuses and teaching sites in 8 countries.
Job Summary: The incumbent will be responsible for the Human Resources and administration functions at the Uganda campus.
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- Assist in the recruitment and Implement HR policies at the campus level in coordination with the Regional Manager, Human Resources.
- Obtain work permits and maintain personnel records
- Assist in addressing employee grievances and resolving disciplinary issues
- Coordinate the annual faculty and staff Performance Management process
- Coordinate employee training and development activities at the Campus level
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- Implement Administrative policies and procedures in consultation with the Academic Head. Responsible for purchasing function in coordination with the Academic Head and finance and in liaison with Materials Management Division
- Responsible for the proper documentation and record keeping of all the goods and services acquired
- Implement Safety and Security measures at the campus level as per policy guidelines
- Ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of facilities and equipment at the Campus level
- Ensuretimely provision of housing assistance services to faculty and staff, in line with AKU policies
- Administer the travel and transport function at the campus level
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- The candidate should possess a University graduates with specialization in Human Resource and Administration.
- Possession of at least five years of relevant working experience.
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As soon as vaccine arrives, it is put to use
Even as the H1N1 virus is spreading throughout the Hudson area, St. Croix County DHHS-Public Health says they are committed to dispensing the H1N1 vaccine as soon as it arrives.
On Monday, health officer Wendy Kramer said, "Our original planning was based on the model that there would be ample supplies of vaccine for early mass dispensing. Planning has shifted from large school or mass clinics to distributing the vaccine from the health department as it arrives. We will not stockpile vaccine."
This adjustment in planning supports community mitigation efforts that stretch the outbreak peak over a longer period of time, reducing the amount of illness and minimizing the burden on health care systems, businesses, schools and others.
DHHS wants the public to understand the following:
Nasal vaccine only
As of Tuesday, DHHS has only the nasal form of the H1N1 vaccine and is able to vaccinate the following:
Scheduled clinic days for this week are Wednesday and Thursday from 1-7 p.m. at the St. Croix County Health and Human Services Building, Public Health Offices, 1447 N. Fourth St., New Richmond. No appointments are necessary.
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According to information posted on the Hudson School District Web site, schools are experiencing an increase in the number of students who have the H1N1 virus but not so many that it warrants school closings.
Planned school immunization clinics have been delayed due to lack of available vaccine. Information specific to Hudson schools and H1N1 is available at the district's Web site at www.hudson.k12.wi.us.


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News release from the Fillmore County sheriff:
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May 10, 2014
A 30-year old Spring Valley man is in custody after Deputies attempted to arrest him on a felony arrest warrant and a pursuit ensued.
According to Fillmore County Sheriff Daryl Jensen, Sonny Ray Juday was spotted by a Deputy around midnight in Spring Valley. The Deputy was aware that a felony warrant had been issued for Juday. Juday fled in a vehicle and drove to a residence known to be frequented by him, north of Spring Valley on County Road #1. He fled on foot and officers were unable to locate him. A K-9 from the Austin Police Department assisted in the search for Juday
While searching the area for Juday, officers located chemicals and other items in a bus parked on the property that they felt could have been related to the making of explosives. Photos were sent to the Bloomington Bomb Squad. After reviewing the photos it was determined that the bomb squad would come to the scene.
The Rochester/Olmsted County ERU Team was also requested to assist in the apprehension. Juday was taken into custody at approximately 8:25am. He was transported to the Fillmore County Jail.
Officers executed a search warrant of the property at 11:05am. The Bomb squad detonated some of the unknown chemicals found. Sheriff Jensen said that no explosives or bombs were located in the bus or on the property. Jensen said that as a precautionary measure nearby residents were evacuated until the scene was safe.
Juday will appear next week in Fillmore County District Court. Jensen expects additional charges subsequent to Juday fleeing from the officers. Additionally, evidence seized from the search warrant will be evaluated and reports will be sent to the Fillmore County Attorney for review.


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Mt. Lebanon pushed to put turf on field
Representatives of Mt. Lebanon sports groups continue to press the municipality to add artificial turf to a local playing field, eyeing a large chunk of the budget surplus that other residents want the commission to spend on public safety.
Eight of the 13 residents who spoke during a public hearing on Monday on how the commission should spend the $830,000 surplus from 2012 urged the municipality to put about $700,000 toward athletic field improvements.
They said existing grass fields are overscheduled, overused and take too long to dry out after showers because of the rising number of youth sports participants in Mt. Lebanon.
Those opposed to putting turf on more fields noted other upgrades they thought would make better use of the money, such as flood control or sidewalks in residential neighborhoods.
"I want to specifically request that you put sidewalks on this list (of potential projects)," said Doug Descalzi, one of several residents on and around North Meadowcroft Avenue who said their neighborhood would favor the municipality adding sidewalks to their streets.
"I don't see how you can have this list and not have something like this on it."
The turf proponents are suggesting that the municipality partner with the Mt. Lebanon School District to add turf to the field at Mellon Middle School off Washington Road.
They said that the fields, in addition to being overbooked, pose a safety risk. Players scrimmaging on separate halves of the same field could run into one another or could hurt themselves when frequent use of a field leaves the grass full of mud or ruts, they said.
"A good bodily injury lawyer could probably tear apart the waiver a kid signs, when he breaks his ankle in one of the holes," resident Chris Sloan said.
When the high school's turf field is booked, some teams must pay to travel to other communities to practice on artificial turf, said Tamara Pratt, mother of a field hockey player.
"There are times I'm picking her up at the school at midnight on a school night" after a practice elsewhere, Pratt said.
"I'm not going to suggest that artificial turf is more important than sidewalks or storm sewers, but I look at fields the same way as any other infrastructure," said David Franklin, a member of Mt. Lebanon's Parks Advisory Board and Sports Advisory Board. "I don't think the decision to improve fields is a frivolous decision."
Putting some of the money toward fields appeared to have the support of at least three of the five commissioners during a previous meeting, though Commission President Matt Kluck emphasized that there was no definite plan for which field would get artificial turf or whether the school district would contribute if the field was its property.
Commissioners didn't take action on how to spend the surplus, left over when 2012's expenses were lower than budgeted and revenues were higher. That bumped Mt. Lebanon's undesignated fund balance to 12.3 percent of its expenditures; the municipality normally keeps 10 percent in reserve.
Kluck said it was not clear when a vote would be scheduled.
Matthew Santoni is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-380-5625 or email@example.com.


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AN elderly woman was knocked down and her dog was killed after they were involved in a collision with a car.
Police know the identity of the driver but have appealed for further witnesses.
The crash, involving a blue Fiat Punto, happened on the junction of Warwick Road and Victoria Road, in Carlisle, at about 3.35pm on May 7.
Police have only released details of the incident now.
Cops would like to speak to an elderly man who was waiting at a bus stop on Warwick Road at the time.
Anyone with information contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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Gwen Stefani and her bandmates tease recording session with Major Lazer for their comeback album on Twitter.
No Doubt are currently occupied with the work on their comeback album. They recently posted a picture of them hanging out in studio with production duo Major Lazer, the mastermind behind Chris Brown's "Look at Me Now" and Beyonce Knowles' "Run the World (Girls)".
Guitarist Tom Dumont then shared their recording session, "We're working on 3 different songs tonight [sic] in 3 different rooms in the same studio complex, all at once. Like magic, somehow it works. @majorlazer in one of those rooms. Cutting drums with Adrian [Young] at the moment."
Gwen Stefani and her bandmates announced reunion in 2009 after four-year hiatus. They followed the announcement by mapping a tour with Paramore. Talks about new album were brewing ever since, and it was confirmed for 2011 release by Gwen last April.
"The main thing we were trying to do is write really catchy good songs," the frontwoman gushed. "We got about 10 songs done and we want to do a few more just in case, but it's a really good record, I really love this record."


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I am covering a SMBC cake with fondant for the first time. I have always done ABC in the past and I didn't use anything but the icing to adhere the fondant to the cake. I was thinking since SMBC will be very hard right out of the fridge it would probably need something to help the fondant stick to the cake. I was going to brush piping gel on the cake, I even made a trip to Michaels to pick some up, but they were out. They are always out of whatever the one thing is I happen to need. Is there something else I can use?
Get a spray bottle and lightly mist/spray it with water then cover with fondant. It works great without the hassle of painting it with anything.
No, you do not need to do anything, and for surely don't gob a bunch of piping gel on it. The time it takes to cover and smooth with your hands warms that icing up just enough to make it stick.
Thanks for the advice, I won't add anything.
ditto to AZcouture. SMBC will be hard but not crusted


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I am trying to be on a spending fast. It's not working too well, so I decided to make myself reminders of why I am saving. We are saving so that we can go on a cruise and lay on the beach for a few days. I started with putting this picture everywhere I can, my desktop background, on my social media pages, on my fridge, etc.
I wanted to get it printed so that I could put it more places, but that cost money. So I started my next project by cutting out pictures from magazines and travel brochures. The idea was to wrap the pictures around each of my credit cards so that I had a visual reminder why I shouldn't use them. This is what I cam up with instead:
Colored Paper
Magazine Clippings
Packing Tape
1. Cut your paper 3 1/2 inches x 4 3/4 inches. Fold it in half.
2. Cut your pictures and label to size. (And yes, I know my "motivational phrases" suck but they work as labels to that I know which card is which.) (Also, Costco deserves a sleeve too because that is a dangerous place! I usually can't walk out of there without spending less than $100.)
3. Rip off a piece of packing tape, and place your picture and motivational phrase face down onto the tape.
4. Next, place that tape onto the folded paper. Cut slits in the tape so that it is easier to fold around the edges.
5. Use a second piece of tape to cover up the rest of the picture and fold all of the edges of the tape down.
6. Slide your card in, and hide it in your wallet.
Now that I'm not traveling I need to leave my credit card at home, but otherwise I like having my debit cards on me for emergencies and for the regular stuff that still has to be bought (like gas and groceries). Hopefully the reminders will help me buy less unnecessary stuff! What other ways do you try to motivate yourself to save money?


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L.I. Hamlet Makes Much Ado About Neighbors
Nesconset Puts Premium on Community Efforts; Traffic Is an Issue
For many residents of Nesconset, a hamlet in Long Island's Suffolk County, community efforts to help neighbors are common.
Local events, such as summertime outdoor concerts at the gazebo, are often paired with food or fundraising drives. The chamber of commerce is active in sponsoring charitable events, and two years ago residents rallied to help the family of a local Olympic athlete travel to the London Games.


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Sorry for the gap in postings. Summer vacations. You understand. Not long to go until the Acrobat and PDF Central Conference in Minneapolis, MN (USA) from September 23-25.
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Yours truly will be delivering the keynote on interactive collaborate authoring using Acrobat 9 and Acrobat.com. And I will be leading some sessions alongside PDF gurus such as Ted Padova, Angie Okamoto, Duff Johnson, Bob Connolly and Thom Parker (and others). What an honor!
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Benedict Cumberbatch stars in Google+'s first TV ad
Sherlock Star Benedict Cumberbatch is to make internet history when he appears in the first TV advertisement to be made by Google this weekend. The global mega-corp - which has thus far survived as an exclusively online entity - will air its first UK ad tomorrow in a prime-time slot during Britain's Got Talent.
The ad follows a fictional character called 'Tom' through his rather perfect-looking life, which he documents on his Google Plus page. Cumberbatch's role in the commercial was to read 'The Seven Ages of Man', from 'As You Like It' by William Shakespeare.
Google's decision to advertise on TV is an interesting step in the war of the various social media platforms, and it comes in a week when both Friends Reunited and MySpace have been appearing in the press a lot as they attempt to stage come-backs. As a big user of all the major social networks I think we're living in particularly interesting times right now, as there is no completely predominant site: for a while Facebook held the crown, but our habits are certainly changing, albeit slowly.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey O'Brien Green, 99, will be announced at a later date by Semien-Lewis Mortuary.
Mrs. Green entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Jeff Davis Living Center.
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WHITE HOUSE INSIDER: America doesn't have a racial problem – America has an Obama problem…
by Ulsterman
A brief interview via email with our longtime D.C. Insider. I wish to express my gratitude for Insider's willingness to take the time to respond as I understand they are incredibly busy of late.
UM: Not certain if you have information on the death of conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart but it was requested by many readers that I ask you regardless.
Insider: No.
UM: Please update on the progress of the Fast and Furious investigation – primarily the status of Attorney General Eric Holder's job security.
Insider: We continue to be assured the ducks are being lined up to remove Holder. Just like you I am hopeful but also hoping I'm not being lied to on this. Nothing I have heard yet indicates I should be worried. But I still worry. Part of the job I guess. It was decided some months ago to push the issue out closer to the election. Not by me. I don't have that kind of power of course. I was told by parties with access to those who do have that kind of power. I assume you noted the promotion of Mr. West? As I said, there is positioning going on with the AG office "just in case". And I also assume you noted the testing of the waters for the Cali AG for Supreme Court? If not you need to be up to speed. It all ties in with what I shared with you already. If Obama gets his second term and the Democrats keep the Senate, a whole lot of the agenda is gonna fall in place. Very bad. Probably worse than any of us even realize.
UM: Are you willing to comment on the Arpaio investigation? The allegations of a forged birth certificate and selective service and social security?
Insider: We are all aware of it. Media blackout of course, but lots of chatter. Be cautious though. Still questions regarding if legitimate or not. Could be. Certainly possible. There is something there on that subject I just don't know what it is. And I have looked into it. Nobody inside wants to speak of it. ??? Haven't pushed it for a while. Will poke around it again and see if anyone is willing to talk. I am focused on the election though. Can't waste too much time trying to run that thing down. Sorry. But if I hear something I will pass it along.
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The first goal of most teams is to win as many games as possible during the regular season. Their second goal is normally to win a championship in the post season. This season the Dublin Dirt Devils did both, as they brought home the Southwest Virginia Fast Pitch Softball tournament championship on Tuesday.
After ending the season with a very respectable 9-1-1 record, head coach Jeff Linkous led his 11-13 year old squad through the tournament to earn a shot at the title against Wytheville.
The scrappy Maroons took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, but the Dirt Devils came roaring back with a seven run performance in their half of the first. The big hit of the inning came when Laikin Smith sent the ball into the outfield for what looked to be a triple. The speedy catcher took the signal from her coach and continued towards home, sliding in under the tag for a home run.
Leading 7-1, Dublin continued to pressure the Wytheville team by adding runs, and in the end that pressure proved to be too much. The Dirt Devils ended the game by catching a routine pop-fly to the third base player, finishing out an 11-3 victory.
The Dirt Devils are (front row, left to right) Destinee Landreth, Shaylen Jackson, Alicia French, Lani Hagee, and Jordyn Linkous. Second row: Coach Donnie Tawney, Carlee King, Laikin Smith, Jennah Truman, Alyssa Dean, Madison Thompson, and Coach Jeff Linkous. Not pictured is Alexa Nicely.
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HTC EVO Shift 4G is red hot, leaves burn in the shape of the phone on woman's body
The retailer that sold the device to the victim said that she should have made sure that her HTC EVO Shift 4G had proper ventilation and should have been in a case that prevented the phone from touching her skin. The HTC EVO 3D, another phone in the HTC EVO series, had a history of overheating at times. But because this mostly occurred when the device was being recharged, the battery would appear to be the issue in that case.
In other situations, an overheated phone could be the result of the powerful electronics inside the device, all tightly packed inside a thin case. We've all experienced a hot phone from time to time, although we do have to say that to get branded by your handset requires a pretty high temperature. In this situation, the victim started to feel the phone getting warm before the lack of pockets forced her to tuck the phone into the waist band of her sweat pants.
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1. ZeroCide (Posts: 785; Member since: 09 Jan 2013)
That looks more like an iphone imprint.
15. AngryAppleCustomer. (Posts: 30; Member since: 01 May 2013)
iPhones don't suffer from the heat dissipation problems as evident in android. You are wrong.
21. AndroidShiz (Posts: 154; Member since: 08 Nov 2011)
Have you forgotten the article a couple yrs back about the iPhone that caught fire? And then conveniently a report comes out on a Samsung phone also catching fire like two or three days later which was probably put on by Apple to take away from the fact that their phone caught fire. Wouldn't be surprised if Samsung is the one behind this.
24. dragonstkdgirl (Posts: 144; Member since: 07 Apr 2012)
Seriously? Is this your first time here?
2. ocilfa (Posts: 334; Member since: 03 Aug 2012)
The HTC Hot-Pocket. See? Naming phones isn't that hard after all.
11. RaKithAPeiRiZ (Posts: 1488; Member since: 29 Dec 2011)
"This girl is on fire!!!!"
12. homersimpsons (Posts: 16; Member since: 07 Jan 2013)
LOL - funny...
3. chistoefurpuffer (Posts: 140; Member since: 11 Mar 2013)
That's what you get with HTC phones.
10. osmaankhaan (unregistered)
Premium quality outter shell should be the top priority no matter if it burns ur waist.... (HTC fanboy's thinking)
19. johnriii (Posts: 240; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)
you just HAD to know you were begging for thumbs down, right? don't tease the HTC fanboys out there....
25. chistoefurpuffer (Posts: 140; Member since: 11 Mar 2013)
Yeah I should of known, they're a bunch of baby's that just hate seeing their manufacturer go down the drain along with it's products.
4. mydi.maus (unregistered)
never set on vibrate mode down there..or you'll be on firee!
5. Aeires (unregistered)
Cop out answer from the retailer. I've heard of people using cases to protect a phone or keep it like new but never for preventing a burn. Not only that, wouldn't a case make the phone even hotter?
6. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
7. BattleBrat (Posts: 1476; Member since: 26 Oct 2011)
You know, when they said it was a woman doing yard work I was expecting a heavyset gal. But those pictures she has a pretty nice Abs!
8. OpTiMuS_BlAcK (Posts: 418; Member since: 04 May 2012)
My phone has also overheated sometimes specially when I use it's full 700 nit brightness. Good thing it only happens when I charge. Normally I point a fan at it xD
9. Jack58221 (Posts: 157; Member since: 23 Feb 2013)
and for the age old question. What came first, the hot phone or the hot abs?
13. skymitch89 (Posts: 1366; Member since: 05 Nov 2010)
Who ever told her that she should've had a case on it must never have used the device with a case. I had the Evo Shift for almost 2yrs and every time it was in a case it ran hotter than out of the case. My question is where was this at? Was this in southern Texas where it was about 100 today? If so, then it's no surprise that the device got soo hot, especially if it was in direct sunlight. Whenever I had my device just sitting in the sun (or even just sitting out where the temp was high) it would get soo hot that I couldn't even touch it.
14. LodeStar (Posts: 28; Member since: 26 Feb 2012)
htc evo shift 4g is the imprint!
16. vladd100 (Posts: 56; Member since: 12 Jul 2012)
nice belly..... (;
17. Dadler22 (Posts: 161; Member since: 11 Dec 2008)
For one, CDMA phones tend to run hot, that being said for some reason my sprint CDMA phones always ran really hot, I dont know why. This was found mostly during long phone calls or using the device while charging. That being said I've also had a motorola droid 3 that overheated that it became hot to the touch, and because of this the battery would dissipate in less than 4 hours. When your phone is starting to run hot the best thing to do is to power it down and let it cool. What you should not do is essentially tie it to your body, which will make it run even hotter. Putting it in your waist will not only keep the phone from losing heat, but it will also make it even hotter than it already was.
That being said, she was an idiot for putting the phone in her waste band, just like its stupid to hide your phone in your bra or anywhere else besides a pocket.
18. johnriii (Posts: 240; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)
bingo to that last line! it's amazing the things people do to their smartphones, like "leave them in direct sunlight". (see a few comments up). then you wonder why they lock up, power off, and just in general piss you off. because the majority of people don't take care of their phones. they treat them like a toy, when it's basically a mini computer. yep, she kinda got what she had coming....
20. mrblah (Posts: 577; Member since: 22 Jan 2013)
sexy gurl gurl
22. TheRequiem (Posts: 245; Member since: 23 Mar 2012)
The retailer is right.
23. DontHateOnS60 (Posts: 872; Member since: 20 Apr 2009)
So let me get this straight... the phone gets red hot, and she doesn't say to herself, oh wow, the phone is getting hotter, maybe I should take it out and check on it?? Are you kidding me? Sorry, that burn looks like it sucks, but how can you not feel it getting hotter and think to maybe give the phone some ventilation for a little.
26. vauxhead (Posts: 1; Member since: 08 Jun 2013)
I think the company gave the wrong information to the lady. Due to her lack of knowledge she put the phone in her waistband. Smartphones in genral get hot and need spave to breathe. She should have known that if the phone runs hot in normal use putting it against your body will generate more heat and so to blame a company for burns is a joke. You dont put a blankiet over your laptop which has a fan to cool it down.


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Battered Child Syndrome or Why Israel Believed in OsloAn interview with Dr. Ron Shleifer, Ariel University, on the book "The Oslo Syndrome" by Prof. Kenneth Levin. Translated into Hebrew, the first printing was sold out in no time. A 2nd is now on the shelves .
Shattered Dreams and Harsh RealitiesA review of Dr. Manfred Gerstenfeld's new book "Israel's New Future Revisited: Shattered Dreams and Harsh Realities, Twenty Years after the First Oslo Accords" - a must read in light of the current PA-Israel negotiations.
Twenty Years of Oslo, A SummaryThe abject failure of the Oslo Accords, with over a thousand deaths its tangible result, has had a sobering effect on Israeli society.
Oslo: A7 Interviews Author of Israel's New Future-1993Dr. Manfred Gerstenfeld published "Israel's New Future" shortly after the Oslo Accords were signed in 1993. A7 interviewed him this week, 20 years later, on the just-published revised edition.


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Are banking regulators really that tough?
That's the question that Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., posed to U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairwoman Elisse Walter, Federal Deposit Insurance Commission Chairman Martin Gruenberg and a number of other regulatory leaders in a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Capitol Hill last week. None of them had much of an answer for her.
While each of the leaders plays a crucial role in supervising the activities of the banking industry, supervising seems to mean settling. Some of the regulators pointed to the ability to get financial settlements from Wall Street banks rather than taking them to a courtroom. Others, when asked of the last time they took a Wall Street bank to trial, didn't respond at all.
Warren highlighted that prosecutors around the country go after citizens who break the law very aggressively. However, regulators seem to lack that same approach when it comes to banks.
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Warren isn't the only one concerned that the banking industry has been able to elude prosecution. While institutions have forked over plenty of money over the past few years for their role in the mortgage crisis, executives have not been forced to pay with their personal time.
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I have questions about cooking rice. Clearly the rice in the 2nd recipe is white rice (perhaps even quick cooking rice?) since it cooks so quickly. But I don't get this "Take 2/5 of the rice and wash it. Boil 3/5 of the water..." What do you do with the other 3/5 of the rice and 2/5 of the water?
- If the "2/5" and "3/5" were replaced with "2 cups" and "3 cups", it would make sense, so I did that. Beth Ogilvie 14:19, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
What is the secret of cooking brown rice in a solar cooker? Can it be done in a cooker that gets up to about 250°F? All of my solar cooking failures have involved rice, when I've tried to cook rice and other things at the same time in one pot. Do I need to cook the rice separately? Do I need to bring the water to a near boil first?
- I'll post this question on the Solar Food Processing Forum. Beth Ogilvie 14:19, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
The 3rd recipe is "Lentils and Rice" but it doesn't seem to have rice in it...
Thanks- Beth Ogilvie 23:38, 15 April 2007 (UTC)
For brown rice, try using 3 C water to 2 C rice. On the stove top, these proportions prevent the rice from getting gummy. They may help in a solar cooker too.
- In a solar cooker I usually use a ration of 1 cup rice to 1 3/4 cup water. I too find that using the usual ration of 1 cup rice to 2 cups water gives you gummy rice in a solar cooker. Tom Sponheim 15:42, 5 July 2007 (UTC)


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January 22: AFC and NFC Championship Games
Jan. 24th thru 28th - Senior Bowl week -
Jan. 28 - 68th Senior Bowl All-star game - Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile. Ala.
Jan. 29 - Pro Bowl, Orlando, Florida
Feb 5 - **** Super Bowl **** Houston, Texas
February 15: First day for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.
February 28-March 6: NFL Combine Timing and Testing, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana.
March 1: Prior to 4:00 p.m., deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.
March 7-9: During the period beginning at 12 noon, New York time, on March 7th and ending at 3:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 9th, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents upon the expiration of their 2016 player contracts at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 9. However, a contract cannot be executed with a new club until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 9.
During the above two-day negotiating period, no direct contact is permitted between a prospective unrestricted free agent and any employee of a club, other than the player's current club.
March 9: The 2017 League Year and Free Agency period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.
The first day of the 2017 League Year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 9. Clubs will receive a personnel notice that will include all transactions submitted to the League office during the period between 4:00 p.m., New York time, and 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 9.
March 9: Trading period for 2017 begins at 4:00 p.m., after expiration of 2016 contracts.
March 26-29: Annual League Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona.
April 3: Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2016 season may begin offseason workout programs.
April 17: Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.
April 21: Deadline for Restricted Free Agents to sign Offer Sheets.
April 26: Deadline for prior club to exercise Right of First Refusal to Restricted Free Agents.
**** NFL Draft 2017 - April 27-29 ****
Thursday through Saturday - Philadelphia, Pa.


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Tonight's WBLM Mini-Concert [VIDEO]
36 years ago today Styx played a sold out show at the Civic Center in Portland. They were on tour in support of the mega-album, The Grand Illusion and this stop in Blimpville came just weeks before the release of Pieces of Eight. Join us tonight in the Big Red Love Van at 5:20 for a WBLM Mini-Concert with Styx! Oh yeah, Dom's back from vacation too!
Get pumped with this video of "Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)" live from 1978!


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Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Eau de Toilette Warm Vanilla Sugar Reviews
Sensual!This is a great fragrance to have around the Holidays when we are reminded of warm baked goods. To be honest, the holidays are the only time of year that I wear this because it is a warm, spicy and full bodied scent. This works beautifully if you also get the body wash and lotion to layer this with the fragrance; that way you get a longer lasting scent on you. If you like rich vanilla then this is...read more for you. It is much pricier than getting the body spray, but the body spray doesn't last nearly as long. Since this is a spice fragrance, it does last longer than lighter fragrances such as florals or citruses. — 5 years, 1 month agovolta | 566 reviews
Soft but WarmNice soft but warm scent. Reminds me of home. — 4 years, 8 months agoEricaC123 | 458 reviews
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Warm Vanilla SugarI love everything vanilla so I naturally picked this up and it is one of my favorites of all time! It is a warm, sensual, with the sweetness of vanilla fragrance. This lasts for a long time and is my favorite scent to wear in the fall and winter. If you don't like the smell of vanilla, don't buy this... — 5 years, 5 months agopowerwoman033 | 509 reviews
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warmi love the scent of warm vanilla sugar! it's my favorite of all time. i was hoping to find something that would make the scent last longer than what the lotion and sanitizer can do for me. i used this spray and i noticed that my clothes still smelled warm even hours later. i got tons of compliments when i used this! — 6 years, 8 months agokenya | 504 reviews
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Does NOT LastAlthough I am BFFs with this perfume, and love the yummy smell, I had to take off major points for not lasting at all. I am not a huge perfume person, but I do have a few bottles of Michael Kors and Ed Hardy. I will spritz in the morning and it lasts all day. I then spritz again before I go out for the evening. With this perfume, I would say 2 or 4 hours max, and then I have to retouch. I get that...read more it is cheaper and of less quality, but it should at least last 6 hours. Thank goodness I got such a good deal on this; makes the touchups not so bad! :) — 4 years, 9 months agopixie_dust | 492 reviews
The Best Scent!As soon as I smelled this scent on someone else and found out what it was I had to run to Bath and Body Works and pick it up for myself. I bought the lotion too and I am constantly spraying myself and using the lotion just so I can smell it!! — 9 years, 1 month agoKikikins625 | 457 reviews
smells too sweetsmells way to sweet to be perfume. — 5 years agospringsblue | 181 reviews
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compliments and clothesladies, we know what matters and this scent is in the equation. — 9 years, 6 months agomamacita11 | 234 reviews
too lightThis scent is so beautiful! I love it......but after spraying it on, it vanishes instantly, gone, no smell at all. So, I'm really disappointed with the product. — 4 years, 1 month agorouxblonde | 92 reviews
works for almost everyone!it's a really sweet, comforting, yummy scent. sometimes i want to eat it because it's so sugary and delicious smelling. it's not one of those super strong flowery or unique scents, anyone could wear this — 9 years agoareesecup | 133 reviews
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This is my very first attempt at an NFL Mock Draft. It is probably all wrong but you never know…
#1 Indianapolis Colts
The Colts hold the number one pick and use it to strengthen their secondary picking up Morris Cla … Peyton left? He hurt his neck? What about Curtis? Oh, well in that case they need a franchise quarterback and I know just the guy.
ANDREW LUCK [QB – Stanford]
#2 Washington Redskins
The Redskins have traded with the Rams and acquired the second overall pick for a hefty price, meaning they are after the second best player in the draft who also happens to be a quarterback.
ROBERT GRIFFIN III [QB – Baylor]
#3 Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings have a future Hall of Fame running back in my opinion but need someone who can open up the holes for him to run through. They also have a young quarterback who requires protection. This is a job for the best offensive lineman in the draft.
#4 Cleaveland Browns
The Browns have missed out on RG3 so they need to give current quarterback Colt McCoy some weapons, Hillis could stay meaning Trent Richardson isn't needed, I think they go deep.
JUSTIN BLACKMON [WR – Oklahoma St]
#5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa have been busy in Free Agency so far collecting Nicks [G], Wright [CB] and Jackson [WR], all to big money contracts. With needs all over the field after a dismall 2011, the Bucs would be better off selecting the best player remaining and going from there.
#6 St Louis Rams
The Rams drop back to the number six spot as a result of the Redskins trade and would have been praying that Blackmon was still left on the board, he isn't so they go with a combine star.
DONTARI POE [DT – Memphis]
#7 Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jags signed what they thought was their franchise quarterback in Blaine Gabbert last year but he was thrown around like a ragdoll too many times, they could try and protect him with Reiff but I say they reach for a quarterback, again.
RYAN TENNEHILL [QB – Texas A&M]
#8 Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins need a franchise quarterback but they'll get that sorted in free agency with either Matt Flynn or number 18 filling the void. What they do need is a pass rusher and this guy will give them that.
MELVIN INGRAM [DE – S. Carolina]
#9 Carolina Panthers
The Panthers are sorted on offense for the most part but the defence needs some looking at, they'll address that in this draft.
DEVON STILL [DT – Penn State]
#10 Buffalo Bills
The Bills fell away last year largely down to the fact they conceded too many points. Marcel Dareus improved the defence but they need someone alongside him to make a big difference.
QUINTON COPLES [DE – N. Carolina]
#11 Kansas City Chiefs
The unfashionable Chiefs, suffered with injuries last season to key players early on. They could do with some help up front..
RILEY REIFF [OT – Iowa]
#12 Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks are an up and coming team who could gatecrash the playoffs if they recruit well. They don't have the best set of linebackers so I think they'll strengthen there.
LUKE KUECHLY [LB – Boston College]
#13 Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals could do with improving everywhere but I don't know where they will improve so I'm going for a pick that I'd like to see them make.
LAMICHAEL JAMES [RB – Oregon]
#14 Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys have the talent but fail to produce year in year out. They have released veteran cornerback Terrance Newman and will most likely replace him with someone fresh.
DRE KIRKPATRICK [CB – Alabama]
#15 Philladelphia Eagles
The 'Dream Team' failed to live up to their pre-season billing last year but finished on a high. They could use a bit of help on the inside so I see them going for ..
#16 New York Jets
Mark Sanchez is under immense pressure in the goldfish bowl that is New York City (or New Jersey if you want to be specific) and with no running game as such to aid his survival, he's fighting a losing battle. LaDainian Tomlinson could be departing, so I am going for a big one here.
TRENT RICHARDSON [RB – Alabama]
#17 Cincinatti Benglas
The Bengals first pick of this round will allow them to strengthen their secondary with the acquisition of …
JANORIS JENKINS [CB – N. Alabama]
#18 San Diego Chargers
The Chargers have underachieved for a long time and they'll be no closer to a Superbowl with the loss of receiver Vincent Jackson, so they must replace him to stay in the playoff hunt.
MICHAEL FLOYD [WR – Notre Dame]
#19 Chicago Bears
The Bears did need a receiver before they added Brandon Marshall in a trade with the Dolphins, so now their attention switches to the offensive line.
DAVID DECASTRO [G – Stanford]
#20 Tennessee Titans
Tennessee have lost Cortland Finnegan to the Rams through free agency, so a replacement is paramount. Yet a defensive lineman is even more crucial at the moment so they go with …
FLETCHER COX [DT – Mississippi St]
#21 Cincinatti Bengals
Pick number two for the Bengals will please the fans as the out-going Cedric Benson will be replaced by …
LAMAR MILLER [RB – Miami]
#22 Cleaveland Browns
The Browns also throw their second dart at the board and this time they will try to improve their linebackers with the signing of …
ZACH BROWN [OLB – N.Carolina]
#23 Detroit Lions
The Lions have signed 'Megatron' to a giant 7-year-deal but have been left short at cornerback after Eric Wright signed for the Buccaneers.
STEPHON GILMORE [CB – S. Carolina]
#24 Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers are aging and could do with an upgrade in the trenches.
CORDY GLENN [T – Georgia]
#25 Denver Broncos
The Broncos are after Peyton Manning and should they get him, it will change the entire philosophy of the Broncos draft. For now I'm going to call it as if they still have the enigma that is Tim Tebow under centre. They need another option on offence.
COBY FLEENER [TE – Stanford]
#26 Houston Texans
The Texans loook like they've lost their star man, Mario Williams to free agency so a cheaper replacement is in order but that will have to wait as centre Chris Myers looks to be on his way out of Texas also.
PETER KONZ [C – Wisconsin]
#27 New England Patriots
The Patriots made the Superbowl last season, again, but they allowed teams to put too many yards on them. With Anderson's return in doubt, a pass rusher is required.
WHITNEY MERCILUS [DE – Illinois]
#28 Green Bay Packers
The Packers defence lost its 'umph' last year as Clay Matthews was a marked man, so the need for a pass rusher to occupy the minds of the offence is much needed.
#29 Baltimore Ravens
Ray Lewis isn't getting any younger and sooner or later the Ravens are going to need to address this situation, although they will be lucky if this guy is still on the board.
COURTNEY UPSHAW [OLB – Alabama]
#30 San Francisco 49ers
The 49er's have lossed Ginn and Morgan, two legitimate receivers who can change games. They will need replacing.
KENDALL WRIGHT [WR – Baylor]
#31 New England Patriots
The Pats will select a tight end with their second pick lol, jk they need to strengthen the defence some more and will do this with the selection of …
DONT'A HIGHTOWER [ILB – Alabama]
#32 New York Giants
The final pick of the first round lies with the defending Superbowl champions who because of injury are short at the tight end position. I reckon they'll address this.
DWAYNE ALLEN [TE – Clemson]


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According to AllThingsD, Motorola is offering at least $200 to the friends and family of its employees who help to test out the Moto Maker website and then give feedback on the process and the device itself. The program was announced yesterday to its employees, and it will give participants $100 off the device at checkout, then another $100 for feedback on the process and device. So, if the participant is getting the device on a two-year contract, that would be enough to make it free.
Of course, right now, the Moto Maker system - which allows for customization of color, wallpaper, engraving, and more - is only available to AT&T customers, but Motorola has said that other carriers will join the program later. Verizon has confirmed that it will be offering Moto Maker to customers by the end of the year.
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What's Shooting Now?by FN Dish Editor in View All Posts, July 7th, 2009
As a reminder, here's how the "What's Shooting Now?" game works: We give you a collection of image clues, and after examining the evidence, you make an educated guess as to what show is shooting in the Food Network studios at this very moment. Tomorrow, I'll let the official cat out of the bag for the big reveal.
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Sweet Ruby!
Ruby, the infamous red tailed hawk, keeps several wildlife friends company as dusk descends on the compound. Scenic viewing of these and other forest creatures can be glimpsed from the Interpretive Center's Lookout and Boardwalk.
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9/18/12 01:50pm - VOICES
It was hot in the city and through the heat waves of the asphalt and cement, over the cacophony of sirens and diesel engines revving for position on the US-131, my epiphany hit me like a wall of fire…why not visit a long forgotten sanctuary where I spent many an expedition so many years ago?
An oasis of quiet, cool solitude awaited me as I wound my way from the most southern city region to the northwest side of town. What would I find this particular evening as I entered the estate from the Blue Heron trail which leads enticingly from the entrance gates?
Blandford Nature Center, 143 forested acres located smack dab in the suburbs, is still a thriving place to wander, learn, and marvel at the treasures this Grand Rapids' gem has to offer. I took gleeful pleasure walking the cushioned woodchip path which led me through hardwoods, evergreens and the evening's shadows towards the Interpretive Center. Since I arrived after hours, it was a quiet walk and yet, I encountered a group of trekkers, a family of four and a dog with his owner.
Revived and invigorated, I chose to continue my stroll on the Wildlife Trail and was pleasantly surprised to find an old friend, Ruby the red tailed hawk, still on the premises where she's been since her rescue in 1987. Ruby, along with other caged wildlife creatures, were enjoying the cooler evening temps and an absence of humans.
Less than a mile long each, there are eleven trails with varying degrees of hills, steps, bumps and smooth, flat environments. Continuing on the West Loop, I eventually came upon the Sugar House, General Store, Smoke House, Log Cabin, Blacksmith Shop, the 150 year old schoolhouse and toured the many garden plots. The memories came flooding back; what a reunion.
After returning home, I grew curious as to the administrative side of the center over the years, so I checked out their website and discovered Blandford merged five years ago with an organization called Mixed Greens and in 2008, became an independent, charitable nonprofit, with Mixed Greens becoming an educational program offered at the center. Their mission is to educate our community to understand the environment and our connection to natural systems. Their purpose is to engage people to actively use natural spaces, become stewards of nature, and to empower everyone to embrace new perspectives and sustainable practices of natural resources and nature in its purest form. Through educational programs, community activities and with acres of woodlands, meadows and wetlands as a backdrop, Blandford Nature Center hopes to further develop and strengthen innovative approaches to delivering outdoor educational programming in our distinct urban setting in Grand Rapids.
I urge you to visit or re-visit the Blandford Nature Center and discover what an impact it will make in your life. Take a look at their website for great information and a calendar of seasonal events which are numerous and ongoing. YouTube videos such as this one, further the center's message. The good folks at Blandford are always looking for volunteers, as well as visitors, to enjoy, learn and grow. However you choose to become part of the Blandford family, I hope to meet you on the trails.
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1940 US Census Is the First Census Available Online
If you've been searching for your family history, the search just got a little bit easier. For the first time ever, the results of a US census are available online and can be accessed by and shared with anyone on the internet.
Firefighters Generously Donate $10,000 Mega Millions Winnings to Fellow Firefighter Battling Brain Tumor
Not many of us escaped lottery fever last week as the Mega Millions jackpot skyrocketed to about $640 million. Everyone wanted to get in on the action and we know one firefighter who is very happy his fellow firefighters decided to try their luck.
10 Hilarious YouTube Pranks for April Fool's Day
Traditionally, the first day of April is a perfect time to get your kicks by playing jokes and setting up pranks for your friends, family and coworkers. Some people like to prepare for this day by pulling pranks all year long for practice. Thank goodness we now have YouTube so jokesters can record these pranks and the reactions they cause and then post them for our enjoyment.
Google's Best April Fool's Day Pranks
Every year since 2000, except 2001 and 2003, Google has treated netizens to at least one, sometimes 17, April Fool's Day pranks and easter eggs. And, since we know they love to play (check out their new Google Play offering), we're hoping 2012 will be no different.
10 Hilarious 'Hunger Games' Spoofs
It's been a series of best selling teen novels and a much anticipated movie release, and now 'The Hunger Games' has achieved legendary status because it has been spoofed and spoofed and spoofed again on the Web. And, this seems like a trend that isn't going to stop any time soon.
Minnesota Teen Scores Prom Dates With Two Porn Stars
What do you do when all the girls you ask to prom are already planning to go with other guys? Apparently, you get on Twitter and start asking porn stars to go with you. That's what one Minnesota teen has done.
Two Firemen Dressed in Drag Put Out Burning Car
It's a little unusual to drive down a rural highway and see a car engulfed in flames. It's even more unusual to see two firemen dressed in drag dousing those flames with a fire hose. And yet, that's exactly what happened in Minnesota recently.
10 Things You Didn't Know About St. Patrick's Day
Everyone enjoys putting on their best green clothes on March 17th and being Irish for a day. We've all heard there was a saint and something to do with snakes in Ireland and now we have parades and drink green beer. But what do we really know about St. Patrick's Day?
10 Gloriously Green St. Patrick's Day Foods
Everyone knows that St. Patrick's Day is the one day out of the year when we're all Irish. And, apparently that translates into wearing anything green and silly we can get our hands on and having as much to drink as we can carry at one time. But, there's another strange tradition that has developed in celebration of this day. We can't explain it. Are Irish people really that into unnaturally green food?
15 Clever Ways to Save Money on Gas
Turmoil in the Middle East is nothing new. Gas prices going up is nothing new. What is new is the possibility that we could be looking at prices at the pump lurking in the neighborhood of $5 a gallon by the summer. And that's painful.
Twitter Is Selling Your Tweets and You Don't Get a Dime
You may not be able to search for your own Tweets on Twitter after a week, but a marketing research company in the UK can now search all the Tweets Tweeted since January of 2010. This is possible because Twitter just sold Datasift the right to sort through them.
Girl Scout Cookie Season Means a Candy Bar and a New App
That glorious season is upon us again. The sweetest time of the year…Girl Scout Cookie time. It's time to find those helpful little scouts and have them hook you up with the seasonal deliciousness that is probably one or two too many boxes of cookies.


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A Good Sign for the Economy
It's been a long time since anyone was bullish on the construction stocks, but the bulls are starting to come back around and put the construction and home building indices back on the offensive. We're viewing this as a potential source of improvement for the economy and a sign that we may be on the back side of the "great recession." The technical signs suggest that the bottom is in for the construction sector and the bulls are taking back control of the group. We would look for signs of increasing upside traction and the establishment of a new primary uptrend in the sector.
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