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During a media interaction in Bangalore during the month of October Mr Anoop Mathur, President Two Wheeler Sector and Group Board member had revealed that Mahindra Two Wheelers had 10 new launches scheduled during the next two and a half years, with a new launch once every three months.
Also Read: Mahindra Mojo 300 Launching In Feb 2014
The first of these models was supposed to be a brand new 110cc scooter model which Mathur had said, would be revealed in December 2013. However, a launch this month seems unlikely. Now, AutoCar Professional has come out with a few more details regarding the same model.
The latest report, which cites insider sources, claims that the upcoming Mahindra 110cc segment scooter is code named G101 and will be launched at the India Auto Expo in Feb 2014.
The new scooter will also use a brand new engine since Mahindra does not currently have a 110cc segment offering. It's best selling scooters (relative), Duro DZ, and Rodeo RZ belong to the 125cc segment.
Related: Mahindra Mojo To Receive A Facelift
Besides the new scooter Mahindra Two Wheelers will also have a big reveal at the Auto Expo 2014 and that'll be the Mojo sports bike. The Mojo will wear a completely new look that'll look nothing like the concept model that we have known. The new Mojo will also be featured packed, much like the volume driver, Centuro commuter bike.
Mahindra Two Wheelers, which only forms a fraction of the Indian two wheeler market, aims to steadily increase its market share with the launch of new models in every segment in the next couple of years. These will include commuter bikes, premium commuters (150cc), sports bikes and new scooters.


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I have been having WAY too much fun with my sewing machine. For my first project, I decided to make a boho style sling bag. I love that it's roomy enough for all of my things *and* a diaper or two for the little one. I don't always need to carry around a diaper bag and a purse, so this was the perfect solution!
I found the complete tutorial here at The Destashification Project via Pinterest. Overall, I'd say this project was easy. I learned a couple of new techniques, like clipping corners, and the base of the bag was probably the most time consuming part. It turned out great for my first project.
Without further ado, my new boho bag!
Inside pockets – one for my phone, one for pens, and one for miscellaneous items like chapstick.
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I love the fabric. I found it on sale at Hobby Lobby, and paid less than $5 for everything! Wootz!
My mom liked my purse so much, she asked me to make two for her! And as a surprise, she bought me enough fabric to make another one for myself! She's pretty awesome. Looks like I'm going to be busy in my craft room :)
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Sam Lutfi Refuses to Be Restrained
Say what you will about Osama "Sam" Lutfi—he's nothing if not tenacious.
Britney Spears' former self-styled manager was slapped with a permanent restraining order on Tuesday, barring him from coming within 100 yards of Spears or her family, and from contacting them via phone, mail or e-mail.
But he's not going down without a fight.
TMZ reports that Lutfi has filed an appeal against the restraining order, arguing that he's been done wrong by the legal system and only wishes the best for Britney.
Spears' father/conservator, Jamie Spears, filed for the restraining order, claiming that Lutfi was attempting to undermine his authority over his daughter's life and career.
During earlier court appearances, Papa Spears called Lutfi a "predator" and said he's "dangerous" to his daughter. But that's not the way that Lutfi and his lawyer see it.
"Never before in the history of the world has a restraining order been granted as a result of someone answering someone else's cries for help," Lutfi's attorney, Bryan Freedman, says.
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Johnny Depp reportedly will both produce and contribute his voice in an animated feature titled "How the Dead Love."
The list of film productions Johnny Depp handles keeps growing on and on. After those like "A Long Way Down" and "The People's Act of Love", the versatile actor has added one more into the lineup, only this time it turns out to be an animated feature.
According to TMZ.com, Depp is poised to both produce and voice the main character of "How the Dead Love", a project based on four of Charles Bukowski's short stories. The flick actually had been in the works for a while under the title "The Way the Dead Love" with Bruce Wagner penning the script yet Depp is likely to present a different version of the film instead.
In developing the movie, Depp reportedly is joining forces with Gabor Csupo, who once served as a supervising animation director in popular animated series "The Simpsons." Regarding the picture, Csupo has claimed that the adaptation will be a movie for adults rather than a family-friendly fare, much more like Robert Crumb's work, which could be an apt decision since Crumb previously illustrated Bukowski's "The Captain is Out to Lunch and Sailors Have Taken Over the Ship."


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"Overall trading for this important period, in which over half our annual profits are usually generated, has been disappointing, particularly in the UK, Italy and Spain," said John Collins, Group Chairman of DSGi. "This weaker trading, together with a more cautious outlook for the balance of the year, means that we now expect full year profits before tax to be some £40 – £50million lower than current expectations. The UK and Ireland Electricals business saw stronger demand in the post Christmas sale period. This was driven by promotions around flat panel televisions, laptops and digital imaging, negatively impacting gross margin for the period."
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Turners and Growers confirms Apollo Apple talks as it plans for growth
By Suze Metherell
Feb. 7 (BusinessDesk) – Turners & Growers, the fruit marketer controlled by Germany's BayWa Aktiengesellschaft, has confirmed acquisition discussions with Hawke's Bay orchard and packaging company Apollo Apples as it announces its new strategy for growth.
In a statement to the NZX the Auckland-based company confirmed a media report that it was in talks with Apollo, but said "discussions may not ultimately lead to a transaction and, if any agreement is entered into, it is expected to be conditional upon various matters."
Turners & Growers announced its new strategic blueprint after a 12 month consultation period. It said it will strengthen its focus on international trading opportunities, including outside of its key fruits of pipfruit, grapes and kiwifruit.
The company said it continued to recognise the on-going importance of it domestic business, which remained a key component of the new strategy.
Part of the strategy includes continuing to work with New Zealand Trade and Enterprise's Better by Design programme, as well as strengthening its partnership with BayWa to expand opportunities both locally and overseas.
"Having a global focus is critical to explore new markets, new products and new opportunities," Alastair Hulbert, T&G's chief executive, said in a statement. "We see great potential for us to leverage our expertise, our intellectual property and our processes to grow our international business significantly in the coming years."
The blueprint comes after a period of uncertainty for the company. Last year the former chief executive, Geoff Hipkins, quit suddenly amid media reports of a breakdown in working relationships with senior management. Hulbert took over the lead role several months later.
Reporting its first-half profits in August last year, the company forecast it was track to "exceed the profitability of 2012" when it reported a net loss of $15.3 million due to write-downs in the value of its kiwifruit orchards.
The shares, of which BayWa owns about 73 percent, were unchanged at $1.82 and have gained 10 percent in the past 52 weeks.


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Turbomeca plans to reduce the specific fuel consumption (SFC) of its turboshaft engines by 37 percent by 2030, and at the Helitech 2011 show discussed the strategies it is implementing to accomplish that change. While the company plans to make changes to the engine machinery, it expects much of the reduction to come from engine-airframe integration and new practices that make more efficient use of the engine.
In the last 20 years, the engine manufacturer has made relatively little progress in SFC reduction (15 percent), said senior v-p for product and market strategy Charles Claveau. The limited SFC reduction is the result of a scale effect, he explained. "When you want to cut the SFC, you increase the pressure ratio. This means you head for a smaller last stage in the compressor. At some point, you simply cannot manufacture the tiny blades you would like to," he said.
Still, there is some hope to improve the turboshaft's efficiency. "We can gain 15 percent in cruise SFC; one improvement would be to add inlet guide vanes upstream the centrifugal compressor," Claveau said. However, such a change makes the engine more complex.
Engine-Airframe Integration
Engine-aircraft integration will also help reduce specific fuel consumption by as much as 5 percent, Claveau asserted. Today's engines are deliberately oversized for safety reasons, such as to provide redundancy on a twin. However, an oversized engine burns much more fuel in cruise. Claveau suggested designing the engine without the 30-second one-engine-inoperative emergency power requirement and instead designing the system so the battery's energy could be "injected" into the turboshaft, boosting it during that 30 seconds.
In other words, this is a first step into a hybrid cycle. So what's the bottom line? "If you decrease the size of the engine by 7 percent, you cut the SFC by 5 percent," Claveau said.
Another reason twins consume so much fuel is that they are in full twin-engine mode all the time, even in cruise. Why not simply stop one of the engines when less power is needed? Turbomeca tested the possibility on a Bell 206 with Rolls-Royce engines, Claveau said. He added he understands, though, that a pilot might be reluctant to deliberately shut down an engine in flight. A tradeoff could be to have one engine running at a special idle speed, yielding a 12-percent reduction in SFC, Claveau predicted.
In a more distant future (after 2030), engines could be fitted with heat exchangers. The principle is to use the thermal power downstream the turbine to heat the air just upstream the combustor. This is extremely efficient, Claveau said, potentially reducing SFC by 20 percent. This idea is not a new one, but progress has been slow because of the exchanger's huge weight and size.
Another exotic idea would be to replace part of the hot section with a pulse-detonation engine.
The Bordes, France-based engine maker has assigned itself other 2020 objectives in addition to the SFC pursuit. Among them: cut the frequency of in-flight shutdowns by a factor of 10, to one per million flight hours; extend the mean time between failures to 1,000 hours for the entire engine (including accessories); and offer time between overhaul of 6,000 hours at entry into service.


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GBPA on board as major sponsor of BBF Championships
Published: Jun 13, 2013
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — The 11th Annual Andre Rodgers Bahamas Baseball Federation's (BBF) Championship is expected to bring an economic boost to the local economy when teams convene from June 19-24 in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Now into its fourth year of being held in Freeport, the much-anticipated event is pleased to have the Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited (GBPA) as its principal sponsor once again.
"We are pleased to lend our support and are grateful that Grand Bahama continues to be the host venue for such a notable event on the sporting calendar," stated GBPA Vice President Ginger Moxey. "From an economic standpoint, their presence is immeasurable. Additionally, the level of camaraderie and support amongst players and spectators is uplifting during the week of spirited competition."
Event organizers are thrilled with the level of participation as about 700 youngsters, from seven different islands, are expected to travel to next week's championships.
"The Bahamas Baseball Federation recently completed the most successful year in the growth and development of the game of baseball in The Bahamas. This tournament is one of the great things that baseball players around the country look forward to," noted Stephen Adderley, 1st vice president in the BBF. He further stated that these accomplishments were made possible through sustained support from valuable corporate sponsors like the port authority.
"Events like this are important to the fabric of the community," added Moxey in anticipation of the economic injection the island is expected to receive by way of increased hotel room nights, transportation rentals, etc. "Also, sports is a critical component in the nurturing and character development of our youth, which in turn positively contributes to the orderly development of our society."


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Albrighton village High Street has not altered too much over the years - the half timbered inns and Georgian facades still make the street as picturesque as it was when the lime trees were planted back in 1832.
Some sources say the lime trees were planted by a Dr Bidwell, others say a former Earl of Shrewsbury was responsible. Early in the 1600's, Albrighton was noted for making buttons and then in the 1700's clock making flourished. By 1880 it was bricks, but by and large, agriculture was the main industry before the building of the railways.
Albrighton was granted Borough status in 1303 on account of its remoteness from Shrewsbury. That was renewed in 1662 but it seemed to lapse again by the 19th century. A Mace confirming its borough status was discovered for auction at Southerby's and this was purchased for £359 in 1948. The Borough status meant that there was a Justice of the Peace who could order the arrest of criminals. A small jail and stocks stood somewhere near to the Crown, whilst a room above it was used for various village meetings and transactions. There was also a Toll House nearby.
Today you will find a warm welcome from friendly villagers and shop keepers, local independent shops and restaurants. At Bowling Green Lane, Albrighton, David Austin has created what many consider to be one of the most beautiful, fragrant rose gardens in the world. Explore the 5 individually themed gardens, which are home to over 700 different rose varieties, including the National Collection of English Roses.
Please visit www.albrightontourism.co.uk for more information about Albrighton, Shropshire.
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Attractions in Albrighton
FREE Admission. The award winning Royal Air Force Museum Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the United Kingdom. 70 historic aircraft are displayed in three wartime hangars and within the National Cold War Exhibition.
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Boscobel House is a beautiful but modest hunting lodge which sheltered Charles II after defeat at Worcester.
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The remains of a late 12th-century church of a small priory of Augustinian canonesses, surrounded by picturesque woodland.
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At Apley Farm Shop we want you to be passionate about local food. Using quality ingredients from our own estate & unearthing the finest foods our community of local farmers & producers have to offer, we give you the opportunity to taste, discover & enjoy the finest foods from our region.
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The nearest visitor information point to Albrighton is located at the Castle Farm Interchange which is located at Junction 4 of the M54. The nearest official visitor information centre is Telford Town Centre.
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I sat down with Saint Joseph's star guard and national player of the year Jameer Nelson when I was at the Final Four. We talked about his chances in the NBA.
There are skeptics out there who say he's too small. The critics point out negatives about his game.
He did a brilliant job with St. Joe's this season throughout their magical campaign. Nelson and Co. posted an unbeaten regular season and made it all the way to the Elite Eight -- something fans at Kentucky, Stanford and North Carolina couldn't boast about. St. Joe's fell just three points short of making the Final Four.
You can count on this: Jameer Nelson will be on an NBA roster. He will not only make a team but also be a factor. On the offensive end, he's absolutely dynamite. He's an outstanding long-distance shooter, and his tremendous passing skills won't be overlooked at the next level.
The pro game has changed and Nelson's ball-handling skills make him a legitimate pro prospect. I wish him all the best, because he's a classy young man whose enthusiasm is infectious. Nelson is a leader, and he will be a definite asset to the NBA team that drafts him.
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A top Nickelodeon Jr. show, Max & Ruby entertains children around the world with its charming portrayal of whimsically drawn bunnies. Disappointed at having to miss a performance of The Nutcracker due to a snowstorm, Max, a wily younger brother, and Ruby, his bossy older sister, listen to their grandmother as she recounts the classic story of a young girl who saves a living nutcracker from an army of mice, and traipses with him through a magical land of snow and candy. Captivated by the story, Max's and Ruby's vivid imaginations begin to bring the tale to life, peopling the stage with classic characters such as the elegant Sugar Plum Fairy, the dashing nutcracker prince, and the set-changing stagehand whose father never let him dance. Original choreography by ballet veteran Patti Caplette transforms The Nutcracker's classic pirouettes and arabesques into reimagined numbers that spring from the youthful bunnies' minds. Tchaikovsky's iconic score—featuring the timeless, bell-filled Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy—mixes with the play's original songs, keeping kids enraptured throughout the show's 70-minute runtime.
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Both Airbus and the French BEA (Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses) have denied reaching any conclusions about the June 1, 2009, crash of Air France Flight 447, following reports in the French media that Airbus advised its customers that investigators had found no technical faults with the accident aircraft, an A330-200 that crashed into the South Atlantic on June 1, 2009, implying human error.
"Airbus strongly disagrees with any form of speculation in the scope of the safety investigation and deplores all inappropriate communication concerning such a serious event that should be handled with professionalism and dignity," the manufacturer said in a May 17 statement.
Soon after French accident investigators extracted the data from the memory cards inside Flight 447's flight recorders, Airbus sent an accident information telex (AIT) to operators that, according to the company statement, contained no safety related recommendations. Airbus stressed that the BEA issued official approval to transmit the telex, apparently in reaction to the French authority's insistence that it alone holds the right to communicate on the progress of the investigation.
"Consequently, any information on the investigation that comes from another source is null and void, if it has not been validated by the BEA," the bureau said in its own statement, issued a day after the French newspaper Le Figero reported that information extracted from the flight recorders would exonerate Airbus of any culpability in the crash.
Although it now stresses that "at this stage of the investigation, no conclusions can be drawn," the BEA had deemed as a contributing factor frozen-over pitot tubes, which, it suspected, could have led to faulty airspeed indications and the disengagement of the autopilot indicated by ACARS messages transmitted in flight.
BEA officials have now opened, extracted, cleaned and dried the memory cards from the flight recorders, and downloaded the information at the agency's headquarters at Le Bourget, outside Paris. According to the BEA, the downloads gathered all of the data from the flight data recorder (FDR), as well as the entire recording of the last two hours of the flight from the cockpit voice recorder (CVR). An in-depth analysis of the data will take "several weeks," it said, after which the agency plans to write a new interim report and publish it during the summer.


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Blazing a New Pathway to Hearing
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C. Matthew Stewart says that bone-anchored hearing aids, which conduct sound through the skull, can help a variety of patients in which traditional hearing aids have failed.
Traditional hearing aids have been a godsend for many people with hearing loss, transforming how they experience the world of sound. But what if a traditional hearing aid isn't the best fit, or isn't even possible for a patient to use? According to otologist C. Matthew Stewart, the answer may lie in bone-anchored hearing aids.
These unique devices have been Stewart's longstanding focus ever since he arrived at The Johns Hopkins Hospital for his residency in 2003. He recently brought his expertise to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where he not only provides the usual range of otology services, such as surgically managing intracranial tumors that affect hearing or treating cholesteatoma and chronic ear disease, but also evaluation and surgical placement of these osteointegrated hearing aids.
Some of the patients who come to Stewart for these devices have conductive hearing loss, with conditions including arthritis that have affected the stapes or birth defects that leave them without ears or ear canals. Others have mixed hearing loss involving deficits in both conduction and nerve function. A third category of potential users has single-sided deafness, hearing loss that leaves them profoundly unable to experience sound from one side of their body.
The osteointegrated hearing devices take advantage of sound's ability to travel through the skull, explains Stewart. A surgically implanted titanium post holds a sound processor that sends signals through the skull to the inner ear, enabling hearing.
While it's clear that these devices work for the thousands of users who now wear them, what isn't apparent is why they work so well, Stewart notes. Experimental evidence suggests that people with a bone-anchored hearing device can hear better when sound goes through the bone even if they have nerve hearing loss. Additionally, people with one-sided deafness who wear these devices are often able to locate the source of sounds better than auditory physiology research predicts. "It's a complete mystery to us why and how these devices deliver sounds so clearly to listeners," Stewart says.
To better understand these devices, which could lead to better osteointegrated hearing aids and optimize methods for patient rehabilitation in the future, Stewart is collaborating with Brad May and his colleagues at May's world-class Neural Encoding Lab facilities at Johns Hopkins to investigate what elements of speech allow osteointegrated hearing aid wearers to distinguish sounds from background noise or pull out one speaker's voice from a multitude.
In these studies, volunteers who wear bone-anchored hearing aids and people with normal hearing sit in a sound booth and listen to recorded voices that guide the listener through tasks. The voices vary in pitch, tone, volume and direction, which give Stewart's team some clues about which of these elements holds the highest importance for helping hearing aid users understand speech.
This combined research and care approach, says Stewart, will provide bone-anchored hearing aid patients the best options for treatment now and in the future: "We're not just an implant institute."
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William MacLeod Raine (18711954), was a British-born American novelist who wrote fictional adventure stories about the American Old West.
It was a land of splintered peaks, of deep, dry gorges, of barren mesas burnt by the suns of a million torrid summers. The normal condition of it was warfare. Life here had to protect itself with a tough, callous rind, to attack with a swift, deadly sting. Only the fit survived.
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Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat who is known for her blunt statements strongly advocated equal rights for women in India, while evoked another controversy calling India as "highly regressive" nation in regard to women's rights.
In a recent interview with an American magazine, Mallika highlighted the condition of women which according to the actress is 'depressing'. "When I experience social freedom in America and I go back to India I feel India to be so regressive towards women. As an independent woman, it's really very depressing," said Mallika Sherawat in the interview.
This statement grabbed a lot of media attention both abroad and in India. Later, Mallika had an interview with another American news channel in which Mallika throughly spoke her heart out and narrated how she was suppressed in India for being a woman. "I grown up in a rural India and my gender was used to suppress me in many ways. I was denied many things just because I am a woman. My father hasn't talk to me ever since I decided to become an actress," said Mallika with a heavy voice.
She further added that India is on a track of development but it cannot rise unless women are granted equal rights and are considered at par with men. "We need deep rooted changes in the nation's mind-set. Girls are not liabilities but are assets and India cannot rise unless women are granted equal rights," asserted the actress.
Also to be mentioned, Mallika in the interview expressed remorse at being verbally attacked by a female journalist two months past her statement of "regressive India" and the video got viral. "My battles with media is frustrating as they criticise me for speaking the truth. It's really very unfortunate when your sister attacks you for speaking on her own favour," added remorseful Mallika.
Click this link to watch Mallika Sherawat's interview with MSNBC and her reply to the female journalist's attacks
Well, Mallika Sherawat many a times has been at the center of controversy, however raising voice for a cause like women upliftment is truly appreciable on the part of the actress.
Mallika Sherawat known for her bold scenes, started her career in Bollywood with the movie Khwahish but made her existence felt with the following thriller Murder. Her upcoming movies include Fauj Mein Mauj, Contract, Police Tiger among others.


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If Marijuana Is Legal, Will Addiction Rise?
The New York Times
Antidrug activists say that if the drug is legalized, more people will use it and addiction levels, made worse by the increased potency, will rise too. Legalization advocates note that pot addiction is not nearly as destructive as, say, abuse of alcohol. What would be the effect of legalization or decriminalization on marijuana abuse and addiction?


text: I did not realize Antonio Anderson was coaching with the Fire. Good little article. Living his dream May 10, 2006 By Mark Stringfellow NFL Europe Antonio Anderson's pro playing career did not turn out as he had hoped. (Getty Images) Legendary coach Vince Lombardi believed that in a man's finest hour the greatest fulfillment that he holds dear is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle victoriously. If history and Lombardi's logical phrases hold to be true, then Fire defensive line coach Antonio Anderson is well on his way to victory in the game of life. The NFL is a structure where business collides with athletically gifted players and puts them to the test in one of the most rigorous sports in the world. The length of a player's career depends on an array of factors, which may vary from team chemistry to fulfilling personnel needs to timing. Although athletic ability is a compelling reason to keep any player, they can come a dime a dozen. But the right attitude doesn't. Based on his stats coming out of Syracuse, Anderson's physical makeup and his selection to the NFL All Rookie Team, his talent was never an issue. However, he says his mindset might have been. "Coach (Jim) Tomsula mentions this often, and I found it to be true in my situation. He says that a lot of guys feel that they've arrived when they really haven't," said Anderson. "I had a little bit of success and money, but I didn't know how to handle that." After entering the draft in 1997, Anderson was a projected first rounder. But after sliding to the fourth round, he was finally scooped up by the Dallas Cowboys. Needless to say, he was eager to prove every team wrong that passed him up. And he did. Anderson registered over 40 tackles and two sacks during that year, in which he played every game and started five. Ecstatic about his newfound glory, the New York native began to develop an attitude that transformed the once meek but spirited Orangemen into a cocky rookie. "Usually the coaches at Syracuse kept me grounded, but in the pros you have to learn to keep yourself grounded," said Anderson. "No matter your level of success you have to stay grounded because there's always a guy that's coming for your spot." As fate would have it, the Brooklyn boy who once dreamed of becoming a force to be reckoned with in this league had finally made his arrival. But his exit was right around the corner. During his next season, a knee injury limited him to only five games. After his recovery, the Cowboys placed him on the expansion draft list for the Cleveland Browns, but his injury never fully healed. His last outing of professional football was during the one year run of the XFL. He spent time with the Memphis Maniax in hopes of securing one more shot at the league. But it never happened. It became clear to Anderson that his stint in the NFL ended prematurely because of his dying hunger. But he felt that if he could stop someone else from making the same mistakes that would be his silver lining. Sensing that New York was the best place to start, he began teaching at Hempstead High School in Long Island, while coaching football. During his stint of coaching high school ball, he went through many ups and downs. But through it all, he found that teaching might've been his true calling. "Just to see those kids faces light up when I was teaching them how to play football was very enjoyable," said Anderson. After three years of connecting with the youth, Anderson was still filled with the love of the game. But he wanted another challenge. The East Coast has always been a stable for the basketball elite, while football shared the back seat with baseball. In turn, the coach started noticing this attitude in his kids, and the ones who were hearing his message were dwindling in number. Knowing that he wanted to get back in a mindset where people shared his same enthusiasm for the game, NFLE was the perfect fit. Now a Fire coach, Anderson enjoys working with players to make them better. (Rhein Fire) Anderson's words have made a lasting impression on many of his linemen, mainly because they can feel the honesty in his words. "Coach has taught me a whole lot that will hopefully help me make the roster back in Jacksonville," said Walter Curry. "He's showing us all the little things, like using our hands, getting off blocks and how to make plays." Ja'Waren Blair, Fire defensive lineman who reminds Anderson of himself, says that coach has taught him things that'll forever stick with him. "He's someone who hits the details all the time, and that makes us all play better," Blair said. "He's achieved what I want to achieve in football by just going out there and doing it. That's the main thing that I see in him that's coming in my life." Coupled with teaching from Fire head coach Tomsula and Fire defensive coordinator Adrian White, Anderson helped lead the Fire to one of the best starts in the history of the NFL Europe. Four games into this season, the Fire had only given up 8.5 points per game and averaged four turnovers in each one. While their defensive play has slightly decreased, they're still sitting at the top of league standings, holding their opponents to an average of 93 rushing yards per game. Although Coach Anderson's days of stopping NFL offenses may be long gone, his dream of leaving the game with something memorable is still attainable. "Everything has been great so far, and my dreams are just to continue to advance in my coaching and see where that takes me."


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Putting the 'aged' in engaged: Financial tips for late marriages
April 16, 2012
When an older couple walks down the aisle, they typically carry with them a host of financial holdings and habits from earlier in life. But these things can soon lead to friction in the relationship if they aren't handled before the union is official.
"Older couples who marry tend to have financially complex lives, and this has ramifications when they merge later in life," says Lauren S. Klein, CFP, of Klein Financial Advisors, Inc. in Newport Beach, Calif. "When a couple is young and marrying for the first time, it's like a start-up that grows organically, whereas older newlyweds represent the merger of two established businesses."
If you're thinking about tying the knot later in life, consider these seven tips for preventing money issues from becoming a problem in your relationship:
1. Protect assets
You may have already spent years accumulating financial assets such as real estate, retirement accountsand annuities, so preserving those assets should be a top priority.
"Educate yourself about property issues for your state," says Klein. "Some states are community property and married couples can own property either jointly or separately. Determine upfront if you want to merge or maintain separate property and then title the property accordingly."
For assets such as retirement accounts, decide if you want your beneficiaries to include your new spouse and update them as needed.
2. Get a prenuptial agreement
To ensure that your assets are protected and no questions linger between you and your new spouse, get everything in writing. Use a premarital agreement and revised will to cover issues like who inherits the house if one spouse dies.
"Remember, the upside of premarital agreements is that they help you outline what assets you'll share with your new spouse," says Klein. "For instance, you could agree to use (the sale of) separate property as a down payment on a new home."
If it seems sensible, you can also share the terms of your prenuptial agreement with your children from previous relationships to help them know how the new marriage could affect them down the road.
3. Discuss outstanding debt
Debt from either partner can be a drain on your financial life together, so it's important that you and your future spouse agree on how existing and future debt will be handled. It's key to disclose anything you owe on credit cards and other loans at this point.
"I suggest coming to an agreement before marriage regarding your philosophy and values around debt," says Klein. "Iron out when, why and how you expect to use debt in the future, and make plans to pay off existing debt."
Reviewing your credit reports together can prevent any unwanted surprises when it comes time to jointly apply for credit later.
4. Analyze benefits
If you both of you are working and have health insurance, carefully review each plan in order to decide on the best choice. Pay close attention to any medical issues either of you have and the coverage offered by each carrier in those areas.
Also consider purchasing long-term care insurance for you both, which can help ease the burden on one partner if the other falls ill.
5. Examine tax implications
Consult an accountant regarding the tax implications of your union and create a tax plan. Singles who have long been accustomed to paying their taxes individually may be in for a shock when they get married.
"Keep in mind that taxes are often higher when you unite, because the second income is taxed at a higher marginal rate," says Klein.
6. Talk about retirement
Agreeing on what retirement looks like and when and where it will occur can help you plan for a harmonious financial future with your new spouse.
If your partner's idea of a fulfilling retirement is traveling the globe -- and yours involves tending to your garden and spending time with family -- it's best to discuss exactly how that will work before the wedding.
7. Get help
While it may not seem romantic, putting together a written plan with the help of a financial planner can give you a clear road map for handling finances in your new marriage.
A financial planner can also be the voice of reason when emotions fly. "Money is often equated with power or love," says Klein. "A financial planner can remove the emotion and help you make informed and rational decisions."
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25 July 2012 at 5:17 pm
yes if you remarry you will lose spouse benefits from pervous marriage,s.s will cut you off, thats why my mom wont remarry among other things that is..
Lucia Wilson
19 June 2012 at 1:10 pm
If older people who both draw social sewcurity and the wife is drawing her deceased husband social security will she lose this . What if the new husband dies?
Jim the Lawyer
19 June 2012 at 7:58 am
It is critical to do a prenup if for no other reason, than to assure that you are allowed to leave your assets to your children. In my career, I have seen too many cases where a widow marries the widower down the road, and the last to die ends up with all of the assets. State law assists this with what is called an electic share. Where by statute the last to die gets at least 1/2 of the Estate of the first to die, even if they had a Will that said otherwise.


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Just can't stop talking about all the awesome products I'm offering — you know, the ones that will turn the moments of your life into something beautiful and lasting that you can enjoy in your home every day. Up next on the roster are float wraps! (My last products post is here, and it contains links to all the other product posts I've done so far for your convenience. Or of course, you can just go to "categories" on the menu bar above and choose "products" to bring all the posts up in one thread).
Float wraps are a unique option for displaying your images. The image is printed an a smooth lustre paper and wrapped around padded masonite to create a thin wrap. The wrap is mounted on a foam board, which makes it appear that the image is floating away from the wall. It's a cool, contemporary look — definitely ask to see my samples when I come over to help you order after your session!
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This is almost breaking news, because when Apple announced the iPhone, Steve Ballmer laughed at it.
Now, a different choice of words are coming out of Steve Ballmer's mouth, about the iPhone, when he said at a speech at the University of Washington: "Apple's done a very nice job that allows people to monetize and commercialize their intellectual property".
A comment like that brings water to the rumor mill, that Apple could replace Google with Bing as the default search engine in the next iPhone OS.
The Seattle Times asked Steve Ballmer after the speech if there's an "enemy of my enemy is my friend"-thing going on with Microsoft and Apple (against Google), to which Ballmer just smiled and climbed into his car…
Oh, this is going to be exciting. I've always liked Google but recently I'm becoming a bit more "paranoid" over just how much Google actually knows about us and the way we use the Internet (unless we on purpose try to avoid anything Google).
Microsoft is definitely not on my Christmas Card list as I'm so fed up with all the issues Windows always had (I have no beef with Windows 7 though) and Windows Mobile 6, not to mention how cumbersome most things related to Microsoft is (Hotmail, Live ID, Office etc.). I'm going to stop whining now, but my point is, Apple is ma' thing (mostly) and seeing them go into a relationship with Microsoft to somehow "compete" against Google, surprisingly doesn't bother me at all.
Related articles you might find interesting:
- Top 5 Myths About Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Twitter
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- Steve Jobs – the king of keynotes? Some highlights from his keynotes…


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This appears to be fixed for me in the latest dev release.
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Hi, i have the same problem as dfletcher the preview doesnt load the correct page...
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A pair of former all-Big East tight ends from Pitt who slid to the late rounds of the 2010 NFL Draft have made their respective teams.
Sixth-rounder Nate Byham is part of the 53-man roster of the San Francisco 49ers, and seventh-rounder Dorin Dickerson survived the cut with the Houston Texans.
Undrafted free agent cornerback Aaron Berry escaped Saturday's cuts after the Detroit Lions released former Pro Bowler Dre' Bly and Eric King, both cornerbacks.
The news was not as good for defensive tackle Mick Williams, an undrafted free agent who was one of the Chicago Bears' final cuts on Saturday.
Dickerson, an All-America last season after catching 49 passes for 529 yards and 10 touchdowns, moved to wide receiver and flourished at his new position. The West Allegheny High School product solidified his spot with five receptions for 45 yards, including a highlight-reel one-handed sideline grab for 24 yards in the Texans' 24-17 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday in their preseason finale.
Dickerson's chances were helped when wide receiver Andre Davis (hip) went on injured reserve. Dickerson, who caught eight passes for 83 yards in three pre-season games, had been listed as a third-string receiver behind All-Pro Andre Johnson and Davis.
The 6-foot-2, 230-pound Dickerson, who was the target of 16 passes against Tampa Bay, also had a couple of drops.
"He's up-and-down as a player," Texans coach Gary Kubiak told the media after the game. "He's got the ability to play in this league. He's been sporadic."
Byham has been fairly consistent, and that was enough to make the 49ers as a third-string tight end behind Pro Bowler Vernon Davis and back-up Delanie Walker. The 6-foot-4, 268-pound Byham, known for his blocking ability, has been a productive pass catcher this preseason. He tied for the team-lead in receptions (10) and was second in yardage (116). That's more than he did in 13 games as a senior at Pitt, when he had 10 catches for 108 yards.
"If giving (coach Mike) Singletary what he wants were easy, anyone could do it," Byham told the San Jose Mercury News. "That's why he's looking for certain people. I think there's a mutual respect because he knows where I come from. He knows I can do it. That's why he holds us at a higher level."
Berry had missed most of the preseason with a hamstring injury after his surprising elevation to second-team defense during training camp. He made his pre-season debut in the Lions' 28-23 victory over the Bills on Thursday and had one pass break-up.
Williams, a 6-1, 280-pounder who was the Big East co-Defensive Player of the Year last season, was listed as the fourth-string nose tackle for the Bears. He had five solo tackles in three games.
The NFL dreams of two former Pitt players were damaged last week. Former all-Big East quarterback Bill Stull was cut by the Chiefs on Monday (Tyler Palko is the team's third-string quarterback), and guard John Malecki was waived by the Browns the next day.


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Fifa has already decided the World Cup will take place in Africa for the first time, starting a planned rotation of the tournament around the continents.
"I am thrilled that we have six candidates formally confirmed as official bidders for the 2010 World Cup," said Fifa president Sepp Blatter.
"As it will be the first World Cup to be staged in Africa, it will no doubt be a momentous occasion and an exciting tournament."
All six countries met Saturday's deadline by submitting documents to Fifa showing they had the full support of their governments and could provide guarantees on issues like
security, accommodation, right of entry and taxation.
Bidding countries have until 30 September to complete their bid documents and submit them to Fifa.
Inspections by members of world football's governing body will then take place between 1 October 2003 and 31 January 2004.
The final decision will be made by the Fifa executive committee in Paris next May.


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Peter Pan
When you never grow up, life is nothing but fun adventures — and for Peter Pan, that's exactly how he likes it. Originally modeled after a small boy, Peter Pan soon morphed into a more fairy tale-like creature. But that wasn't his last makeover before he hit the big screen. It was finally decided that Peter would resemble a teen-aged boy, with his green outfit similar to an elf's. Because he's one of Disney's more playful characters, the mischievous Greek God inspires Peter's last name, Pan. Peter Pan was one of three animated heroes to be nominated for the American Film Institute's 100 Year: 100 Heroes and Villains list.


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Here's where you'd be likely to happily find me ... having friends over for dinner and to talk, debate, and laugh; walking on the beach at Stinson; eating dark dark chocolate with sea salt; drinking fine wine; listening to an eclectic blend of music; seeing a play at Berkeley Rep or hearing a City Arts and Lecture talk; biking, skiing, or swimming; hanging at a ranch in the Sierra; reveling in the mayhem of my kids' lives. You'd be less likely to find me in front of a TV (so little time), doing extreme sports (not a marathoner), or shopping for fun.
I'm grateful for my life as it is now: wonderful friends, an engaging job I mostly love, great kids. And even after moving from Chicago many years ago, I still feel grateful to live in the Bay Area.
And I am also a hopeless romantic, hopeful that I've yet to meet the love of my life. I am a passionate and down-to-earth midwesterner, with a lively mind and big heart, who seeks a kind, generous, smart and expressive man -- with a sense of humor.
These lists of what we want still strike me as odd ... since chemistry is what comes out of who and what we'd bring, right?
making a vibrant home life, raising two kids.


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The 'I Belong to Me' hitmaker will continue representing the weight-loss company but will be off her diet now that she's expecting another baby.
Questions on how Jessica Simpson's second pregnancy will affect her deal with Weight Watchers have been answered. In a statement, the weight-loss company says the fiancee of Eric Johnson (II) will continue to be their spokesperson, but she will not continue her Weight Watchers diet during the pregnancy.
Fully supporting Jessica and her growing family, a rep for the company says that now that she's expecting another child, the singer "will not be following the program during the pregnancy while her weight and well-being are monitored by her obstetrician, as is recommended for any woman during pregnancy."
"After she gives birth, Jessica and her doctor will decide when she may resume following the Weight Watchers program," the rep continues. "We've seen first-hand that Jessica has a refreshed outlook on food, activity and the importance of developing healthy habits, which we hope will guide her through this next pregnancy and beyond."
"She has come a long way and we know her story and success will continue to inspire others," the publicist elaborates. "There have been no changes to our business agreement with Jessica. Jessica's successful weight loss prior to becoming pregnant will be featured in Weight Watchers' new 'Expect Amazing' advertising campaign, including a spot with her sharing the happy news."
The ad that includes announcement of her pregnancy features her saying to the camera, "I'm Jessica Simpson, and this year is all about new beginnings for me. I lost over 50 pounds on Weight Watchers, and did not have to be perfect to do it. Being healthy has become a part of who I am, which is great timing, because I'm having another baby. I feel like I'm on top of the world."
Jessica gave birth to her first child with Eric, a baby girl named Maxwell, in May this year. She was rumored expecting another child a few months later and confirmed it by posting a picture of her adorable little girl wearing a festive onesie and grinning to the camera with "Big Sis" written in front of her on the ground.
"Congrats to @JessicaSimpson, Eric and big-sister-to-be Maxwell! Your WW family is so thrilled for you. What an amazing year you've had!" Weight Watchers tweeted a congratulatory message, shutting down rumor that they're angry with her for being pregnant again.
Jessica is currently enjoying some downtime with Eric and their 7-month-old daughter in Hawaii for a Christmas break. She's recently spotted taking a stroll on the beach with her fiance while holding hands. They both went casual with her donning a loose-fitting top, shorts and a cowboy hat.


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in Essendon, VIC organised by The Lotus Healing Centre
Prenatal Partner Yoga is a yoga practice that uses shared weight, massage, counter balancing and mutually supportive yoga asanas (postures) to prepare for childbirth and alleviate some of the discomforts in pregnancy. Taught by Yoga Teacher & mother of 2, Vicki Nguyen, who has been teaching Prenatal Yoga for tenyears. The process of birthing and parenting her Children brought a new emphasis to her teaching training her to complete Prenatal Yoga teacher training with Janice Clarefield. Vicki finds it incredibly rewarding to be a part of people's journey towards parenthood, join her for fun morning of Partner Asana, Pranayama & relaxation. Particular emphasis will be placed on the labour experience, ideal positions for delivery, breathing techniques for delivery, & guided visualisation.
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One Chicago Bank Closed by Regulators, FDIC Unable to Find Buyer
New City Bank in Chicago was closed by regulators this Friday. This was the only bank failure of the day, and it raises the total number of 2012 failures to 13. Last year at this time there had been 25 bank failures.
This was another 2012 bank closure in which the FDIC wasn't able to find a buyer. It was only two weeks ago when Home Savings of America failed without a buyer. Unfortunately, these types of closures are becoming more common. For all of last year only two banks failed without buyers.
When the FDIC can't find a buyer, those with deposits over the FDIC limit may lose their uninsured deposits. According to the FDIC:
The amount of uninsured deposits will be determined once the FDIC obtains additional information from those customers.
For insured deposits, the FDIC will be mailing checks to the depositors. Those checks should include both the principal and accrued interest up to the day of closure.
Below is the summary of the bank failure.13th Bank Failure of 2012 (2nd in Illinois)
- Closed Bank: New City Bank, Chicago, IL
- FDIC Press Release
- Size: 1 branch, $71.2 million in assets and $72.4 million in deposits
- Acquiring Bank: None
- Possible Uninsured Deposits: The amount of uninsured deposits will be determined once the FDIC obtains additional information from those customers
- Rate Changes: The FDIC will mail checks directly to depositors of New City Bank for the amount of their insured money
- Estimated Cost to Deposit Insurance Fund: $17.4 million
- Enforcement Action: FDIC 5/16/11 Consent Order
- Financial Ratings: 1 star at Bankrate.com, 0 star at BauerFinancial, 1 star & Texas Ratio of 390.48% at DepositAccounts.com (see financial rating note)
Financial Ratings Notes: 0 star is lowest at BauerFinancial, 1 star is lowest at Bankrate.com & DepositAccounts.com, Texas Ratios over 100% is considered at risk. Ratings at DepositAccounts.com and BauerFinancial are based on December 2011 data. Bankrate's ratings are based on September 2011 data.


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Dyack Still Firm on 2008 Release For Too Human
Posted by Paul Hamilton Categories: Microsoft, Release Dates, Xbox 360
"It is always darkest before the dawn."
Those were Denis Dyack's melodramatic words in a forum post as a reply to someone expressing frustration and disappointment over the outspoken Silicon Knights founder's latest project, Too Human. After a disappointing show at the 2006 E3, Too Human fell from view and was conspicuously absent from this year's E3 aside from a logo displayed during Microsoft's press conference.
Then, shortly after E3, Silicon Knights filed suit against Epic over their Unreal 3 Engine, licensed by SK, claiming among other things that Epic had withheld valuable resources in favor of working on their own projects like Unreal Tournament 3 and Gears of War. Epic countersued claiming that Silicon Knights was misrepresenting the original contract and lots of public trash-talking and childishness ensued.
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Hallelujah, Microsoft To Further Expand Xbox 360 Warranty
Posted by Chris Pereira Categories: Corporate News, Microsoft, Xbox 360
Microsoft has announced that if you suffer the ever-dreaded red rings of death (indicated by three flashing red lights), you'll be covered for up to three years following the date of purchase. This is terrific news, but at the same time it was a necessity with the rate of Xbox 360 hardware failures appearing to be extremely high. It was only a matter of time before Microsoft was facing a class action lawsuit from pissed-off consumers. Anyone who has had to pay for repairs that would have been covered by the new warranty will qualify for reimbursement.
The press release stated:
As a result of what Microsoft views as an unacceptable number of repairs to Xbox 360 consoles, the company conducted extensive investigations into potential sources of general hardware failures. Having identified a number of factors which can cause general hardware failures indicated by three red flashing lights on the console, Microsoft has made improvements to the console and is enhancing its Xbox 360 warranty policy for existing and new customers.
Microsoft stands behind its products and is taking responsibility to repair or replace any Xbox 360 console that experiences the 'three flashing red lights' error message within three years from time of purchase free of charge, including shipping costs.
Microsoft execs have chimed in, with an open letter from Peter Moore being posted on Xbox.com and a statement from Robbie Bach appearing in the press release.
"The majority of Xbox 360 owners are having a great experience with their console and have from day one. But, this problem has caused frustration for some of our customers and for that, we sincerely apologize," said Robbie Bach, president of Microsoft's Entertainment & Devices Division. "We value our community tremendously and look at this as an investment in our customer base. We look forward to great things to come."
Big knock on wood – I'm probably one of the three lucky individuals who have a launch console that hasn't failed. Aside from an unfortunate glitch in Oblivion which wrecked a save file of mine, I've had nothing but good times with my Xbox 360.
Viacom Sues YouTube for $1 Billion
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Google, Internet, Videos
In the continuing struggle with YouTube, Viacom, which is owned by Google, has taken YouTube to court for the astounding sum of $1 billion. Viacom claims that the site has shown 160,000 of its videos without express permission.
"Their business model, which is based on building traffic and selling advertising off of unlicensed content, is clearly illegal and is in obvious conflict with copyright laws," Viacom said.
We're thinking that this may be the first in a long series of lawsuits to get YouTube to respect the legal rights of copywritten material. The list will probably include such companies as GE and NBC. News Corp and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban have already begun legal proceedings against the media giant.
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Sony And Immersion Kiss And Make Up
Posted by Christopher Sasaki Categories: Hardware, PlayStation 3
Immersion and Sony Computer Entertainment have officially ended litigation and reached a settlement regarding the use touch feedback technologies patented by Immersion Corp. According to the press release, it appears that Sony has decided to stop any appeal process and pay the full amount of the judgment against them. In addition, the two companies have entered into an unspecified business agreement to explore including the technology in future Playstation products. This may well mean that there will be a new Dual Shock SIXAXIS controller on the horizon, as Sony miraculously figures out a way to combine rumble and motion-sensing technology into their controllers.
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Mobile Halo Developer Suing Microsoft
Posted by Christopher Sasaki Categories: Corporate News, First Person Shooters, Xbox 360
Mobile content develop In-Fusio is suing Microsoft over issues regarding a version of Halo for mobile phones. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer is reporting that the lawsuit alleges that Microsoft is wrongfully attempting to end the partnership between the two companies. According to the report, Microsoft wishes to terminate the agreement based on missed payments by In-Fusio. In-Fusio says that it is withholding payments because of Microsoft's alleged stonewalling while the mobile developer attempts to get design approval.
This does mark the second high-profile deal that has had problems in the past few months; Microsoft's Halo movie deal fell apart and now there is trouble with this partnership. Bungie and Microsoft have been very protective of the Halo franchise; it is hard to tell if these problems were due bad matches between the corporations or if if Microsoft is being an overprotective parent. Either way, it does appear that with both of the deals, expectations were not met by any of the participating parties.
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Interlink Files Patent Dispute, Hopes to Profit off of Wii Success
Posted by Michael Cardiff Categories: Corporate News, Nintendo, Politics, Wii
It seems to be the new norm in consumer electronics manufacturing - if you start to make money off of a good idea, you'd better stockpile lawyers and money to defend it against patent lawsuits. First Creative vs. the iPod, then Immersion vs. PS3 Rumble, now this. Interlink electronics, creator of those pointers businessfolk use for corporate presentations, is suing Nintendo over the Wiimote and its use of a trigger button, claiming that that Nintendo is infringing on their patent #6,850,221 "Trigger Operated Electronic Device".
Granted, I'm a bit biased, but it seems to me that there's absolutely no merit in their claim. Here's the timeline of events, just to keep things straight:
- September 29, 1996 - Nintendo releases the N-64, featuring a 3-pronged controller with the infamous Z-trigger underneath the anolog stick. Nintendo goes on to sell 32 million consoles worldwide
- 1997 - Interlink files patent for "Trigger Operated Electronic Device"
- February 2005 - Interlink is granted patent for a device that bears resemblance to the Wiimote (see figure at right), including a remote-style shape and a trigger on the underside of the device.
- September 2005 - Nintendo unveils the Wiimote at the Tokyo Games Show
Given that Interlink had no plans to get into the gaming world, and that Nintendo had been using trigger-style technology before Interlink even filed their patent, I find it hard to believe that this case has any leg to stand on.
Read More | GameDaily.biz
Lik-Sang To Close Shop, Blames Sony
Posted by Christopher Sasaki Categories: Hardware
Video game retailer and importer Lik-Sang will be closing its doors in the wake of the many lawsuits filed against the company by Sony. According to a press release available on Lik-Sang's website, the company is no longer taking new orders and will begin refunding existing orders and pre-orders immediately. This hasn't been the only time the company has shut down; in the past, Lik-Sang sold modchips and flash devices intended to play backups of software for consoles from Sony and Nintendo. After this first lawsuit, the online store was resurrected under new ownership, but without the offending products. Now, it appears that the company may be gone for good. With a successful lawsuit against Lik-Sang, Sony may follow up with other retailers of import consoles as well.
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Apple Shareholders Sue Apple
Posted by Yuan Zhao Categories: Apple, Corporate News
According to Macworld, Apple shareholders have filed a suit against the Cupertino-based company in light of the ongoing investigation concerning Apple's stock scandal. According to the suit, Steve Jobs and other executives changed their option-grant dates in order to "reap millions of dollars in unlawful profits." Recently, Nasdaq has put Apple on notice for not complying with the exchange's rules and is demanding that the company submit its latest financial report. If the company were to be taken off the stock exchange, stockholders would likely lose out. Until this latest development, Steve Jobs had not been implicated in the matter. We'll just have to watch how this one plays out.
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Bangalore: Talented Rohit Sharma needs the kind of "mental discipline" that Virat Kohli possesses to score consistently. The bowling arsenal is a worry for India. Members of the support staff of the various national teams, like physiotherapists and trainers etc., have "little knowledge" and are making players do too much gym work instead of making them play cricket.
These are some of the observations that "concerned" former Test batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has made on the current state of affairs in Indian cricket, and he particularly "fears" that the training methods being employed by the support staff are not right.
Manjrekar, who is here as part of the TV commentary team for the ongoing India-New Zealand second Test, said Rohit would've to score consistently to get back into the reckoning for the national team.
"It's one thing having talent and another getting runs, and there's another thing: getting runs consistently. And for that, only talent is not enough; there's a lot of mental discipline that comes in, and you see it in Virat Kohli," Manjrekar told Mail Today. "Kohli has crafted Test match innings of quality, and it's not been so much about physical skill as it's about mental discipline.
That's where Rohit tends to take things a little casually, when he plays by instinct a lot. He has a very free-flowing game with a lot of on-the-up kind of shots.
When he's in full flow and in conditions where he's well set, he looks a world beater," emphasised the 47-year-old explayer.
"But there are occasions — like Kohli does at the start of an innings — when he has to be a little restrained. All that comes by playing more and more cricket and setting high standards for yourself -which is just about run making."
Rohit, 25, has promised a lot but has not delivered as much so far — and he has been a bit unlucky too. For instance, in early 2010 he got injured minutes before he was set to make his Test debut. He hasn't been able to break into the Test XI, though he has played 85 One-Day Internationals.
Giving the example of Sachin Tendulkar's "prodigious talent" as a youngster, Manjrekar said: "He was obsessed with getting runs so he used the talent well.
Sometimes he made sure that he was not getting too attacking and didn't take things lightly at all at any stage of his career because he was obsessed with the big scores — not one in three innings but was looking to get big scores in every innings.
"That's how mental discipline comes. Rohit needs to get into that kind of mould where he sets high standards for himself, sets run-only goals, and things should change for the better for him.
He'll have to keep getting hundreds one after the other. And while all that is happening, he'll learn some important aspects of batting discipline." Concerned at the regular player breakdowns, Manjrekar, who played 37 Tests and 74 ODIs, questioned the methods physiotherapists and trainers have adopted.
"One of the biggest fears that I've is that the kind of people that are around cricket teams these days; the number of support staff is increasing. There are a lot of people out there with little knowledge — half-knowledge is what I call it — who are trying to get their own training methods in. Sometimes I wonder that there's too much focus on fitness and training of young bowlers rather than keeping it simple and making them bowl a lot," he said.
"For example, pacer Umesh Yadav at this stage — and Javagal Srinath also told me this informally — needs only one thing, which is to bowl a number of overs. That's how bowing fitness is developed and that cannot be replicated by any amount of training and gym work. And that's what a lot of support staff tends to do – to pull cricketers into the territory they are familiar with and they themselves have not been bowlers and cricketers.
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This is the story of the journey of my life. Travel can be hard work. So much to see. So little time. So many missed connections. So much lost luggage. But every stop, every detour, every challenge along the way provides a lesson to be learned. Traveling mercies to us all.
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Only four shopping days left...
Forty. 40. Cuarenta.
Every few days, Steve takes my emotional temperature in relation to my birthday. The other day, he asked me what it feels like to no longer be able to say I'm "thirtysomething." I laughed. I've never referred to myself as thirtysomething. I've always freely told me age and will continue to do so. I will never be ashamed of the years I have lived. Each has brought its own set of joys, victories, and good memories. Each has also brought its own set of sorrows, pains, and losses. But each year has been a blessing, a gift, and each has transformed me and made me into the woman I am today. Last night, my daughter said that she's glad I'm not someone who is ashamed of my age. That meant a lot coming from my twelve year old daughter.
In the middle of our laughter about the "thirtysomething" reference, both Steve and I stopped middle snort and began to babble profusely about the show by that name that was on television in the late 80's or early 90's. Does anybody else remember that show about the two married couples and the two single people who were great friends in suburban Philly? One couple had two kids and was getting ready to be divorced. The other had two young children and a large house that was in constant need of repair. The two married men worked together at an ad agency that eventually went belly-up. The single guy was a college professor who slept with his students too often and wondered why he was never taken seriously by his colleagues. The single woman desperately wanted to meet the man of her dreams and wondered why her desperation was a turn off. Steve and I loved that show. We watched it with fascination. We were still in our 20's at the time with no children, or perhaps had only Kristiana but she was still a baby.
We couldn't imagine being so old, so mature, so engulfed in home ownership, advising friends with marital problems, and single friends who wanted to be married. We never thought we would ever be like them. I find it quite interesting that an entire decade of my life has passed and I don't recall thinking about that show once during our "thirtysomething" years. But I know exactly why I never thought about the show during the past ten years: We were living it out. Both of the homes we have owned during our 30's have demanded constant attention: cracks, leaks, painting, sanding, caulking, replacing, hiring workers to climb ladders and reach the things we don't dare to repair. We have cried with divorced friends, comforted their broken-hearted children, attended funerals at an increasing rate, and watched our children spring to new heights on a daily basis. Heck, we even have a dog! We really are adults now.
Almost three years ago, I made the promise to myself that when I reached my 40th birthday, I would be in the best shape of my life. At the time, I set a goal to weigh 15 pounds less than I did when I got married. I wanted six-pack abs, chiseled arms, and a sculpted back. I wanted a super modern dreadloc hairstyle, new makeup, and the best clothes money could buy. I wanted to make Steve proud to say that his wife was 40.
About three months ago, I realized that I wasn't going to weigh 15 pounds less than when I got married; ten pounds less would have to do. My arms are slender and strong. I've got nine-pack abs. And my back still supports my rather large, thickly dreadlocked head. I wear modest makeup, and I don't think I'll ever be able to justify buying a $275 pair of jeans. But I have still reached my goal of being in the best shape of my life.
I am happier with who I am now than ever before. I love my husband and children more than I ever have before. I have let go of old obsessions, fears, doubts, and worries in the past few months, all of which I thought I'd just have to live with forever. I am learning to release dying friendships, welcome new ones, and have arrived at a level of contentment with the relationships that I didn't think was possible. I am better able to listen to the problems and dilemmas of friends without taking on the responsbility to fix it all. I am more comfortable with and accepting of my body as it is than I have been for many years. I am strong of mind and spirit. I have a more fulfilling, joy-producing relationship with God than I have had before.
My greatest wish as I approach my 40th birthday is that all of these trends will continue.
In case you were wondering: A gift card from Caribou Coffee (a place kinda like Starbucks), a few colorful scarves, funky tights to wear with my skirts, and milk chocolate pecan turtles.
To my UTTER SHOCK: My husband and children just returned from "shopping" with Karen Powell - my best buddy in the world. She flew down from Connecticut to be with me for the weekend. After I screamed and fell on my knees, she said, "You only turn 40 once. I had to come!"
Please forgive me for typos and grammatical mistakes. I've gotta go hang out with Karen!!!!!
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- Goddess of Leonie said...
goddess gail,
hope you are having the most WONDERFUL time with your friend karen there. what a magnificent surprise.
happiest of birthdays dearheart,
you are so graceful in your years of wisdom getting.
- GailNHB said...
Leonie, thanks for your kind wishes. The weekend with Karen was absolutely wonderful. We shopped, talked, ate, laughed, watched a movie, shopped some more, talked a whole lot more, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I was sorry to see her go yesterday, but I was thrilled that she had come. Good friends are worth their weight in diamonds! Peace, Gail


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David Beckham and wife Victoria – parents to sons Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight and six-year-old Cruz – welcomed daughter Harper Seven last week. In a video on his Facebook page the soccer star talks about his joy at having a baby girl, and how he and Victoria came up with her name.
"To have another girl in the family is really incredible," he says. "We've got three beautiful, healthy boys already and we're so lucky to have that and now to have a beautiful little girl, it's amazing."
"Having a daughter is a whole new thing. Having pink in the house and lilac in the house. And you have to be a lot more delicate with girls than with boys and I'm not used to that so it's a whole new experience but it's an amazing experience," he continued. "To have that little bundle of joy and your hands and her making her little noises and opening her eyes – it really is an incredible moment for us."
And how did the couple decide on the name Harper Seven? Turns out one of Victoria's favorite reads provided part of the inspiration. "A lot of thought goes into our children's names and Harper was a name we've loved for a long time for a couple of reasons," David says.
"One is them was because Harper is an old English name which we loved and one of the other reasons is because Victoria's favorite book is 'To Kill A Mockingbird' and the author was Harper Lee. And it's a very strong passionate book so that's where Harper came from."
"And Seven is partly because of the shirt number I wore for many year," David went on to explain. "Because I had so much luck around wearing that number and it was such an influential number throughout my career and a lucky number but that wasn't the main reason. The reason behind Seven is that it symbolizes spiritual perfection and is a lucky number around the world. We love the name. We love Harper Seven and we're very proud of having her in our family."


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Tuesday, September 17th 2013
Tallgrass Introduces Zombie Monkie Cans Will Feature Textured Grip
A Post-Apocalyptic Porter from Tallgrass Brewing Co.
Tallgrass Brewing Company is fearless when it comes to branding their beers, like Buffalo Sweat, Ethos, Velvet Rooster, and 8-Bit Pale Ale. Their newest beer is no exception and embraces the zombie-mania sweeping the country.
Zombie Monkie: A Post-Apocalyptic Robust Porter, the latest seasonal offering from the Midwest brewery, will begin rolling out to selected markets the week of September 23rd.
The new beer will be equipped with the world's first textured "Tactical Grip" on the side of the can. This feature ensures that drinkers keep a steady grip on the beer as they flee from infected primates.
While the name of the beer and the design of the can are all about the undead, what's inside the can is completely alive with character.
"We have been talking about brewing a porter since we started the brewery in 2007, but it had to be something special and this is it," said Tallgrass Founder, Jeff Gill.
Zombie Monkie is brewed with a chocolatey combination of roasted and kilned malts. This gives the beer a full body with lots of chocolate and espresso-like flavors. Bravo, Willamette, and Nugget hops add hints of floral and citrus to finish off this complex porter.
"I dreamed this beer into existence," said Tallgrass Brewmaster, Andrew Hood. "I dreamed I was drinking a beer in a post-apocalyptic landscape. The beer was dark and delicious, the kind you want for the end of days. It was also interesting and robust, which is good, because it might be your last. That's Zombie Monkie, the perfect beer for toasting the end of humanity."
Zombie Monkie's can claims the beer was "inspired by approximately true events." The brewery plans to reveal details of this incident in a series of on-line videos to be released in the coming weeks. The brewery has just posted a teaser trailer for the series that has already been view by more than a 1000 fans.Tallgrass's Twitter followers are also tracking the impending
"ZomPocalypse" with the hashtag: #ZOMKIE
Zombie Monkie will be brewed and distributed until late October...or until the extinction of humanity, whichever comes first.
About Tallgrass Brewing Company:
Tallgrass Brewing Company was started in Manhattan, Kansas, in 2007, by Jeff Gill and his wife, Tricia. In May of 2010 Tallgrass declared its "Canifesto" and began packaging exclusively in 16oz cans. Tallgrass's mainline beers include: Pub Ale, Buffalo Sweat Stout, Oasis, Velvet Rooster, 8-Bit Pale Ale, and Ethos IPA. Tallgrass Beers are available in cans and on tap in 13 states.
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Artichokes (specifically, globe artichokes, Cynara scolymus) were a type of edible vegetable native to Earth.
Sisko's Creole Kitchen offered artichokes as a special in 2372, billing them as Jake-O's recipe. (DS9: "Paradise Lost")
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