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LARGO — A jury of four women and two men took to a windowless room and started deciding Gaylord Shaw's fate late Thursday afternoon.
Now they must wade through two days of testimony that was challenged at every turn and decide if Shaw, 21, is guilty. He could spend the rest of his life in prison for a 2007 murder in Clearwater's North Greenwood neighborhood.
"I wondered if I was in the same courtroom," attorney Cynthia Lakeman told the jury after listening to the state's version of events.
But one thing wasn't disputed.
"Michael Scott is dead and that's an uncontested fact," prosecutor Christopher LaBruzzo said.
Shaw, 21, is the second person to face murder charges in the death of Michael Scott, 23, and the shooting of Antonio Scott, 26, who was seriously injured. In August, Allan Burney, 21, was convicted of second-degree murder, three counts of attempted murder in the second degree and shooting at, within, or into a vehicle. He was sentenced to life in prison.
The state contends that on Oct. 8, 2007, about 12:45 p.m., Burney, with a MAC-11 and Shaw, with a .357-caliber revolver, fired their weapons into a car being driven by Michael Scott. Antonio was a passenger in the back seat.
Thursday morning, Lakeman recalled Antonio Scott to the witness stand. She also called four other witnesses in an effort to counter Scott's prior testimony that he was "absolutely" sure that it was Shaw whom he saw pulling the trigger.
Shaw's sister, Erica Shaw, alerted the court Wednesday that she heard a relative tell Scott outside the courtroom to stop talking after hearing him say he couldn't remember who shot him.
In an effort to counter the attack on Scott's recollection, state attorney David Tobiassen played an audio interview taken eight days after the shooting. On the tape, Scott is heard saying he saw Gaylord Shaw shooting.
Also during the day, 14-year-old Sylvester Brown testified that he saw Burney pull a MAC-11 from underneath a bed in his home but that he said he never saw Shaw with a gun.
After his testimony was complete Thursday, Brown was met by police officers and arrested outside the courtroom on a domestic battery charge.
Brown testified Thursday that after the shooting, he, Shaw and Burney met in the back yard. He said Shaw told him, "I don't want you around this stuff" and told him to meet him on Jade Street. Shaw and Brown then caught a cab to Dunedin.
About 5:45 p.m., Brown said, Shaw came to the Pinellas County jail to put money in the account of a friend who was incarcerated. That same day, Shaw turned himself in to authorities.
"If someone just committed a murder or helped, are they going to show up at the county jail where all these officers are around," Lakeman asked the jury.
"You promised, you took an oath that if they didn't prove what they set out to prove, you'll find Mr. Shaw not guilty."
The jury started deliberating about 4:45 p.m.
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I always keep in mind that 'danger occurs when you least expect it'. So my question is: are there any ladies on this forum who runs with a self-defence device/product when running/jogging alone?
Female running alone and safety
That is not necessarily true. Certainly when it comes to sexual assault, the OPPOSITE is true -- the majority of women who are assaulted by men they know. Friends, relatives, co-workers, the guy who delivers the Chinese food every Thursday. You are in a lot more danger when you go on a date than you are when you're out running.
I only run with a self defense object when I am on isolated trails by myself. And by isolated I mean I pass 1-2 people in a hour. Otherwise no.
I run with pepper spray and I'm going to get a telescoping baton for runners to use in case of aggressive dogs. I run trails and on the country roads by my house. Better prepared than sorry.
When I first moved to my area.... There was a looney toon attacking female runners at all hours, so I started some SELF habit forming running. (I ran in a neighborhood, but very woodsy, brushy, and spread out... And didn't know a soul yet.) I used a map my run, I always texted my hubby when I left and how long I'd be gone, always against traffic, And a handheld pepper spray. But like I said, I was in an odd situation. knew no one and a freak on the loose. Before then, I just did everything else.
I sometimes run with pepper spray, but usually I run on roads close to home where I'm never very far from a friend or neighbor.
I do everything possible to avoid dangerous situations, but sometimes I do come across strange men lurking on the trails or behind bushes, and I always run with a small, light weight weapon for self defence. Maybe there are different dangers to be aware of when running in the city, like being hit by a truck or car.
I run with pepper spray. After nearly being mauled by two dogs, I won't run without it now. It may have saved my life. Most certainly my legs.
You can buy a handheld pepper-spray that has a Velcro band and just wraps around your hand. You will forget it is even there.
They cost about 10 bucks. There is one kind where the trigger rotates (as a safety feature so you don't accidentally spray it) I found that to move a bit when running.
I like the one below with the flip top. You just slide your thumb under it if you need to use it.
I got mine at Academy Sports
Edit: I forgot to mention, this one shoot 6-10 feet in a straight stream. No blowing mist coming back at you.
I carry pepper spray too, mostly for dogs and coyotes. I'm more worried about being seen by drivers of cars than I am about human violence. I stay in populated areas (not hard, since I live in the burbs), and don't run late at night. I don't trail run. I'm too scared of snakes, but beyond that, I don't like the isolation. It creeps me out.
I run by myself, roads and trails. While running, I have seen a bear and I have seen a snake and I have seen homeless people and I have seen grungy teenagers; never have I felt threatened by any of these.
The one thing that does scare me are off-leash, ill-behaved dogs on the trails. Unfortunately generally the owner is also there (being ignored by his or her dogs) and if I pepper-sprayed the dogs the owner would probably attack me. Though I admit it's tempting.
I generally run in neighborhoods, if possible, and I don't run late at night. I try to vary my routes also, and maintain awareness. My biggest problems have been poorly behaved dogs and drivers who don't pay attention. Some Canada geese have also been problematic, but that's a whole different issue.
I don't carry pepper spray, but maybe I should consider it. I do run with my phone and have Road ID.
I run with pepper spray. My long runs are on our greenbelt and there are some sketchy people that hang out there. I am usually running with my son in his stroller so it's for both of our protection.
I don't run after dark, except a few times with a group of running buddies during training. I have several "regular routes" that I alternate and run at different hours or days of the week, so there's no pattern that someone could pick up. I stay well clear of parked cars on lonely roads. No trouble with dogs so far, though I do see lots of them and they're generally on a leash and very well behaved. I pick walking paths and roads that are frequented by elderly couples, mothers with babies, children on bicycles and of course, other runners (in other words, generally safe publicly accessible areas). I also run along bus routes and mountain bike trails so there's a good chance of other people passing through and I don't feel absolutely alone. I don't feel particularly at risk from random attacks. I do tell my husband how long I'm going to be out (40 minutes to 4 hours) so he doesn't worry, and I always have a mobile phone and ID.
I've gotten pepper spray but I have yet to take it with me. I run alone usually in the dark for most of the year, I run in pretty residential areas and there are either runners out or people getting to the bus. I was chased by a cat this morning, though.. and I had to scream at it , but I suppose the worst I would have gotten out of that is scratched.
If I'm running alone after dark/before sunrise I try to stick to the streets in my neighborhood. Weather permitting, I take my big dog with me but now that he's older I limit him to runs of 3 miles or less. If it's a run longer than that, I try either go with a buddy/run group, carry pepper spray or both.
There are nice paved trails that run for miles and miles around my area but many long sections are in wooded or secluded areas. If I want to run on those by myself I try to do it during times I know lots of other people are out using the trails (Sat/Sun mornings).
I also never use headphones when running outside. Even only having in one ear bud or turning down the volume lessons one's ability to hear and could cost a second or two in reaction time. It always floors me when I come across others running in the dark with headphones blaring so loud I can hear them 50 ft away.
I try not to run anywhere unsafe or super dark. I always run with my phone tho so I can call for help when - more likely - I pull a calf muscle or twist an ankle 3 miles from home.
Nathan doesn't but I've gotten a fanny pack from Bass Pro shop that is meant for concealed carry. I can also fit a gun in my Camelback. Note I only carry in isolated forests on trail runs where I may not seen anyone for miles.
In Texas there are very few places you can't carry ! My advice is, unless you have a happy, feel good, intimate relationship with your CCL, meaning - you are comfortable touching, stroking, caressing, reloading and discharging in the dark, don't carry while running. I attach my small compact holster to a regular belt around my waist and beneath my outer wear.
'sneakypete' holsters are either belt clip or belt loop and come in many sneaky designs.
heal2toe and never run, you are officially my heros.
Also Cactusgirl, I spit out my coffee at "Nathan doesn't make a belt for that." Can't stop laughing!
In Texas there are very few places you can't carry ! My advice is, unless you have a happy, feel good, intimate relationship with your CCL, meaning - you are comfortable touching, stroking, caressing, reloading and discharging in the dark, don't carry while running. I attach my small compact holster to a regular belt around my waist and beneath my outer wear.
'sneakypete' holsters are either belt clip or belt loop and come in many sneaky designs.
It's the same in Utah, you can pretty much carry anywhere, and most people do. You need to do very little to carry a concealed weapon (you can openly carry anywhere, as far as I'm aware, barring courthouses), but I'm not comfortable enough to carry a pistol running in the dark.. I feel like I'd want to keep it unloaded for obvious reasons, and not sure how much good that would do anyway. Hubby would love it if I wanted to run w/a gun though.
Heal2toe, if it was a hunting rifle, I would be all good. Somehow, I think a girl running in a sports bra with a garmin strapped to her arm, her head wrapped in a bondi band with "Living the dream" emblazoned on it and toting a hunting rifle may be a bit too much in any community. Plus, I'm pretty sure it would alter my gait.
I'm not so fond of smaller arms--I'm not sure why. So, until my preferences change, I'm going to take your advice and not run with a small form of personal protection. Thanks for your insight.
Whatever it takes to feel safe.
-Just don't run near schools or child care centers armed. Not a good idea
I encourage the gf to carry her cell phone (sometimes she doesn't), and I also encourage her to run with our black lab, who also runs with me. He is very protective of her, I'd hate to be the guy that tries to mess with mom when he's next to her.
I also run with her as much as I can. We run where it's very rural, back roads that may be twisty, so I also try to encourage her to run facing traffic and as far to the side as she can. Sometimes she thinks she owns the road if she doesn't see a car for awhile, or that they will move.
My main worries for her would be an injury miles from home when it's 10 degrees out and she has to limp home, or guys with no teeth in pick-up trucks.
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Cactusgirl, if you start a blog, I will read it! Your community should thank you if you pull that ensemble off...
I run with atleast one of my dogs.
heal2toe and never run, you are officially my heros.
Also Cactusgirl, I spit out my coffee at "Nathan doesn't make a belt for that." Can't stop laughing!
LawyerMom17: if I need to retain a good 'self-defence' lawyer I'll reach out to you
Heal2toe, if it was a hunting rifle, I would be all good. Somehow, I think a girl running in a sports bra with a garmin strapped to her arm, her head wrapped in a bondi band with "Living the dream" emblazoned on it and toting a hunting rifle may be a bit too much in any community. Plus, I'm pretty sure it would alter my gait.
I'm not so fond of smaller arms--I'm not sure why. So, until my preferences change, I'm going to take your advice and not run with a small form of personal protection. Thanks for your insight.
Wow - some of you must be running in some pretty dangerous areas. I need to remind myself how fortunate I am to live and run in a safe place.
Wow - some of you must be running in some pretty dangerous areas. I need to remind myself how fortunate I am to live and run in a safe place.
Although living in an upscale community (ranked among the top 10 in the USA) is relatively safe, I do not suffer from affluenza syndrome believing my 'good neighborhood' is immune from crime, sexual predators or bad things do not happen to good people.
Please, don't be fooled to believe the face of evil exist only in 'dangerous areas'. Ted Bundy was a political advocate, intelligent, good looking, smooth talking, charming all american guy and not your typical stereotype serial rapist/murderer.
I just started running with one of the little hand held pepper sprays, mostly because of the unfriendly unleashed dogs we have around here. But my hubby still worries about me and encourages me to take a small knife with me but I know I would never be able to have the state of mind to get it out of my spibelt and unsheathe it in time if anything was happening to me. My hubby has also taught me some self defense moves just little things to do to buy some time to get away from someone.
I also use the Road ID iphone app, it sends a message out to whom ever you choose to let them know you are out for a run/walk/ride, how long you plan to be out and a link to your GPS. So my hubby can look in on me at anytime during my run and know where I am. It also has an alarm type thing that will send out an alert to the people on your list if you stop moving for more than 5 minutes. It has made my husband feel much better about me running by myself.
Pepper spray has been in the back of my mind for a while but is now front and center after being chased by a boxer this morning that likely outweighed me. I live in the suburbs and a good chunk of the local population seems to think that leash laws don't apply to their dogs. Mostly I've been chased by ankle biters that I could probably punt across the street, but this one really scared me.
Does anyone have specific recommendations for a small spray that could clip to a fuel belt? I was looking at Sabre Red but it seems really big - Amazon says 5 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches, unless that's referring to the packaging in its entirety, not the spray itself.
I've never felt the need to carry some sort of self-defence mechanism. My city is pretty safe (with the exception of a handful of neighbourhoods) and I run in daylight. As for dogs I've never had a problem being chased by one.
I sometimes run with pepper spray, but thank God I haven't needed it. I've come across weirdos and loose dogs, but managed to get away from both.
I tend to stick to well-populated, lower violent crime areas and stay aware of my surroundings. Being a Baltimore resident this does somewhat limit my runs from home, but in the past 1.5 year of living here I've found some good routes. I find that knowing literally hundreds of people can see me makes me much more secure. If I want to run later at night, I bring my SO with me. TBH I'd probably be better in a fight than he would, but he's got about 60 lbs and 5 inches on me so he looks much more intimidating. I also never run with music outside, though I do sometimes wear headphones and a powered-down iPhone. The drunk cat-callers tend to get angry and aggressive if they think I'm ignoring them, but if they think I just can't hear them they generally leave me alone after a comment or two.
I also drive out of the city to do longer runs on rail trails and such, in these cases I stick to times when there are likely to be lots of other users.
I was going to second the RoadID app that Dena suggested before. Looks awesome. There is also a new watch out there called a BIA sport watch I think that has a panic button on it that you preset to call up to 3 numbers. I haven't really checked it out, but it has gps functions with it as well.
We occasionally have coyotes on the trail where I run as well as loose dogs. The park ranger recommended I carry a small air horn, rather than pepper spray. They will scare the animals away as well as an assailant long enough to get some distance and others on the trail will hear it. They are inexpensive and you can find them at most boat supply shops. I also run now with my own dog which is a deterrent in most cases.
Edited note - I purchased a Nathan Cliplight that is good when running at dusk or dawn or in the dark. It is small and clips on with either a solid or blinking light. You can also attach it to a dogs collar or leash. It is great to ensure drivers see you (assuming they are paying attention!). I also carry my phone, have a road id and use an app where my husband can track me.
How does everyone carry their pepper spray? Is it something that you just hold while you run?


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Summary: Marie moves to Alaska and when she returns to Westchester, she's not alone.
I think it was Jean's realization that Marie had a crush on me that spurred her into action. I guess Jean thought I'd try and find out just how big of a crush the kid had and maybe even act on it, cause she suddenly became a lot more receptive to my flirting and even initiated a little of her own. That naturally pissed off both Marie and Scooter. I enjoyed inflicting torture on Scooter, it was a fun hobby, but I didn't like knowing I was hurting Marie. She was still just a kid and deserved someone better than me, so I never acted on my attraction to her, which of course she took as total rejection. Marie sulked, pouted and tried to make me jealous by dating Bobby. Scooter handled it by giving me the most dangerous assignments; which usually only landed me in the medlab, so that plan kinda backfired. The last time I was down in the medlab I woke up to discover Jean skimming her hands over my stomach in a light caress. I grabbed a hold of her wrist and told her if she wanted to feel me up could she at least wait until I was awake so I could enjoy it, too. Of course, Marie chose that exact moment to come visit me and walked in to find Jean demonstrating a new definition to the expression *bedside manner*.
Jean didn't appreciate it when she hit the floor with a hard thud when I quickly shoved her offa me. I grabbed a pair of sweats and took off after the retreating Marie. By the time I reached her room she'd already gone inside and locked the door. When I pounded on it I was greeted by a slew of words that would be a sailor blush. After sitting outside the room for an hour, I took the hint she wasn't planning on talking to me anytime soon, so I reluctantly returned to my own room figuring I'd be able to talk to her in the morning when she'd had a chance to calm down. I hadn't planned on her being gone by the time I went back at daybreak.
Scott had smuggled Marie outta the mansion in the middle of the night and took her to his grandparent's place in Alaska. My relationship with Marie was over before it even had a chance to start and Scott refused to forgive Jean. In the end, my fling with Jean turned out to be a one-time boink, but it had successfully destroyed two other people in the process.
I knew Marie was still in touch with her little friends Jubilee and Kitty, but even under the threat of torture, they bravely refused to divulge her location. Even Scott's frequent visits to Anchorage didn't clue me in. I wouldn't find out where she was for two years.
It was Scott's grandparent's retirement and the selling of their airline charter business that finally brought Marie back to Westchester. Scott warned me ahead of time that she was returning, but he failed to mention she wouldn't be alone.
I was sitting in the kitchen nursing a Molson's, trying to act casual when I heard Scott and Marie approach. When she walked into the kitchen I caught my breath. I think she was even more beautiful than I remembered. She'd grown up a lot in two years, from shy sometimes awkward eighteen year old to confident young woman. All those curves that had held such promise two years ago had realized their goal. Unfortunately, balanced on the curve of one hip was a beautiful baby girl about a year old. Marie had had a baby! To say that you coulda knocked me over with a feather at that point was an understatement. I nearly choked on my mouthful of beer.
"Hey, Logan." Marie said casually, like she'd never been away, like she'd never had a baby with some man who obviously wasn't me.
"I'll warm up Sara's bottle." Scott said, taking the baby from Marie.
Sara. That was the name of the baby who wasn't mine. My heart sunk into my boots and a lump formed in my throat.
"Sara. She's beautiful, Marie. How old is she?" I finally managed to choke out.
"Thank you. She'll be a year old in three days." Marie replied nonchalantly. If she noticed the pain that flickered across my face she refused to acknowledge it.
"And we're gonna have a big party." Jubilee said, announcing her arrival in the kitchen. She walked over hugged Marie and then went over and placed a kiss on the baby's cheek, "You're even more beautiful than your pictures, cupcake."
Marie had sent pictures? Just then Kitty entered the kitchen and threw her arms around Marie.
"I heard you and Sara were back. It's good to have you home, Rogue." Kitty said and then went over to coo at the baby.
A steady stream of visitors poured into the kitchen once word spread that Marie was back. Apparently, I was the only one who didn't know about Sara.
When Marie got up to leave, I asked her if we could talk and felt like I'd been hit with something heavy when she informed me we had nothing to talk about. I sat there in stunned silence as she walked out of the kitchen with Scott.
I avoided the baby's birthday party three days later, instead spending my time in a local watering hole slugging back enough booze to give an elephant alcohol poisoning and then going home with a willing cocktail waitress. By the time I got back the next day I discovered that Scott, Marie and the baby had left for a mini vacation in Jamaica. When they returned a week later rested and tanned I was beyond pissed off. Marie and Scooter appeared to be getting closer and *that* was not sitting right with me. Marie was allowing Scott to play surrogate daddy to Sara and seeing the three of them together acting like a happy little family was making me nauseous. If Marie was intending to pay me back for hurting her with Jean, she was doing a bang up job of it, cause my heart bled every time I saw her with One-Eye.
I finally cornered Marie late one night when she was raiding the freezer for some ice cream. I demanded answers and was shocked when she not so politely refused to indulge me. She informed me that I'd given up the right to be a part of her life the minute I climbed onto Jean. I asked her how long she was planning on punishing me for that stupid mistake. She told me that she wasn't punishing me she'd simply gotten on with her life and recommended I do the same. I felt like I'd been sucker punched in the gut and just watched in a daze as she calmly walked out of the kitchen.
The next afternoon I caught Scott in the garage working on Marie's SUV and decided it was time for a little *chat* man-to-man. I informed him that I didn't appreciate him taking up all of Marie's time and that I couldn't make the plan to win her back work with him constantly in the picture. He just laughed at me. The bastard actually snorted in my face. He told me that he had no intentions of stepping aside, that he was in fact making his own plans for Marie's future. Then he said something that made my blood run ice cold.
"Logan, Sara is *my* daughter."
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Hello! I have a little problem with an application I want to develop. I am trying to make in LabView 8.5 an Music Equalizer but so far I am only able to equalize just signals (sine, square....). The problem with equalizing an audio file is that it only reacts to the modifications I make after the whole song is over. In other words, it isn't a real time equalizer. I have to segment the file in small samples, I think, and only then will I get the result I want. So, as you might have guessed, that's my problem.
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Hi MikeCL,
To be clear, you are able to modify equalize sine and square waves in real time, but can't modify audio files, is this correct? Also, what sort of audio file are you trying to equalize?
I took a look at the image you posted of your equalizer, and it initially looks ok. I wasn't able to find the "Acquire Signal.vi" that you reference in this program though. There are several instances of doing this using a DAQ device, but I'm not sure this is how you are handling the signal. Are you literally playing this out of an audio port, or how exactly are you getting this signal? Let us a little more about your hardware setup and I think we can get something up and working for you.
Hello Ben! Thanks for taking a look at my post!
Yes, you're right!
I'm not acquiring signal from an external device. I'm trying to play the audio file, which is an .wav file by the way, from within Labview and equalize it in the same application, in real time. It's exactly what Winamp's equalizer does. I'm just starting out with Labview...
Hey Mike,
I don't have a .wav file to test this with, but from the VI you posted, why don't you pass the data out of Read Simple.VI instead of using the Acquire Signal.vi? Your method looks fine, it's just a matter of getting the data routed into those filters correctly. Have you tried directly routing the signal frmo that Read Simple.vi into the filters then recombining your code?
Hey Ben, thanks a lot!
I figured out how to create that audio equalizer. From your post, some of my ideas and an Labview example I successfully created the eq I wanted.
It wasn't working just by linking the simple read.vi with the filters, not in real time that is. Here's my first file, the second and the working one, and a small .wav file if you like to try it.
Thanks again!


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The day she dons her Valentino boots, Cassidy's life starts spinning out of control. Her boss fires her, her boyfriend dumps her, and someone steals her identity. And binging on chocolate doesn't help.
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"In a fun specimen of Christian chick lit, popular novelist Carlson...introduces a charming new protagonist, Cassidy Cantrell.....[She] manages to keep readers guessing about which man Cassidy will pick." (Publishers Weekly)
I love books! All kinds... classics, mysteries, Christian fiction, suspense and action! I'm also a sucker for anything romantic. ;) And just recently started getting into some non-fiction, philosophical books.
"Cute, funny, and an easy listen."
I rather enjoyed this book, even when I thought I wasn't going to. It took a bit to get into, but it was very cute and very sweet. I wish there was a way to give this 3 and a half stars, but I'd rather make it 4 than 3. The narration was good, although it took a little bit to get used to. All in all I'd recommend it if you're wanting something easy and quick to listen to that's just all around fun.
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By Anna Skinner
The Carmel International Arts Festival will return at the end of September for the 19th year and will bring with it a variety of changes.
Most important of all could be the new announcement of the nonprofit becoming a 501(c)3. Publicity Chair Lynda Pitz said the organization saw the value of becoming a 501(c)3 four years ago, but the process took longer than expected.
"It is a difficult, time-consuming process, and we are all volunteers, so it took a while to do the paperwork and get that designation," she said. "We wanted the 501(c)3 because it gives our sponsors more value, where they get a tax break for sponsoring the event. And we are dedicated to educating and being a 501(c)3 designates that."
More than 130 artists will be displaying different mediums of art including watercolors, oils, fiber mixed 2-dimensional, jewelry, 3D traditional, print making and more. Some booths educate attendees on Japanese or Chinese culture because of Carmel's sister cities in Kawachinagano, Japan, and Xiangyang, China.
In addition to the new 501(c)3 status, other aspects of CIAF include:
Previously, there had been scholarships for Best of Show in the student art show, and this year the scholarship has added the 2017 Doreen Squire Ficara Excellence in the Arts Award. Squires was a member of the CIAF board for many years. She died this year. The scholarship was is $1,000. Other scholarships include three Best of Media awards at $500 each.
Children's Booth
The Children's Booth has been an aspect of CIAF before, and multiple flags will be available for children to color and then place on a dowel. More than 400 children participated in the Children's Booth last year. University High School students also will be outlining coloring books for children to take home.
Snow Plows
A new aspect this year is the Carmel Street Dept. is delivering two snowplows, which the Carmel High School Art Club will outline with works of art that children will color in. The City of Carmel will then use the plows as their snowplows for the city when winter hits.
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Students from University High School and Carmel High School will exhibit their artwork at Hoosier Salon. The artwork is professionally displayed and will be judged.
"We want them to know that we value their work," Pitz said. "This is motivational for them because they can see what the work can look like displayed professionally, treated professionally and judged professionally."
Performances include the Indianapolis Chinese Community Center, Inc. Chinese Dragon, The Phelps, Dwight Lightning and the Conch City All-Stars, Minyo Dancers and more. The entertainment will be throughout the entire festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25. Various food booths and beer and wine will be available for purchase.
IMA Partnership
Another new aspect to the CIAF is a partnership with the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The IMA will have a booth at the festival promoting volunteerism, public events and membership.
The CIAF is free to attend. For more, visit carmelartsfestival.org.
Japanese Garden
To honor Kawachinagano, Japan, one of Carmel's sister cities, the Carmel Sister City Organization came up with the idea of a sister city garden to honor Kawachinagano.
The entry way was donated and built by Japanese residents, and the waterfall, Japanese bridge, benches and koi fish were all other donations the garden received.
To honor the partnership between the two cities, Kawachinagano will have a booth at the Carmel International Arts Festival. However, since artists from Kawachinagano were unable to make it this year as they have in years past, there will be local Japanese artists at the booth to describe the culture.
"The interaction between the two cities' citizens helps us realize how much we are alike. Local Japanese people in the area will be in the booth demonstrating various activities and a display of children's art that has been sent from Kawachinagano," Carmel Sister City Organization President Barb Mosier said.


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Using Pat's shield and the ZombieBall you must battle your way through hordes of monsters, ranging from zombies to ghoulies and mummies. Select between saving the beasties souls through a series of puzzle missions in Salvation mode or just getting rid of them all in Arcade mode.
Guide the tiny hero through 12 worlds with hours of play in each world. With fun stylish graphics, superb voice acting and online high scores, ZombieBall is the perfect Halloween game for the whole family.
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RIP: Gore Vidal
All in all, I would not have missed this century for the world.–Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal, author, intellect, anti-war activist, openly gay literary icon of leonine presence, has died in Los Angeles. He was 86. I remember reading about him as celebrity–at Studio 54, seeing him on TV, long before I read Myra Breckenridge— and read about Caligula in Penthouse. I kinda thought making a movie for Bob Guccione, Penthouse's publisher was slumming for him, but I still admired and respected him for his wit, insight, use of language and utter charm. I was also fascinated by his pedigree, his ancestry which contained so much of America's history.
Plus he believed in:
the ancient American sense that whatever is wrong with human society can be put right by human action.
USA Today's obit is beautiful. And not just because we like the same quote.
As election time draws near, ponder Gore Vidal's words:
Apparently, a democracy is a place where numerous elections are held at great cost without issues and with interchangeable candidates.


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Christina Hendricks is Latest Celebrity Endorser for Latisse
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Christina Hendricks joins the ranks as the new spokesperson for celeb-endorsed lash lengthener, Latisse. For Hendricks, who's been touted by fans and media as the "ideal woman," there may be a bigger reason to endorse the popular eyelash treatment beyond fees and payments. It's about wishes.
The Mad Men star recently hosted a launch event in NYC to chat about the Latisse Wishes Challenge. Latisse has once again partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. According to company, anyone can participate in the Lattise Wishes Challenge by donating a minimum of $20 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation through the campaign's website.
Christina's curiousity about Latisse, comes from feeling inadequately endowed with natural eyelashes.
"I've just always had completely average eyelashes. I've never been impressed with them," she said. "I'm constantly having to wear so much make-up and I'm also having to wear false eyelashes. So, all these things take a toll on my lashes that were always sort of average, anyway. So, I was very curious about the product. After talking to my doctor, I felt really comfortable and excited about [trying] it," said the star.
She's only been using the product for 4 weeks, but says she's noticed "a tiny bit of length." She added that she is "excited to see her full results in 16 weeks."
Latisse is well-ranked on RealSelf, with an 86% Worth It Rating. Members have "loved it"... "but you have to keep using it."
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Johannesburg - The country's courts clogged by millions of misdemeanour cases, and the government forced to bail out Sanral, are signs of chaos, but for Outa it is the smell of victory.
This morning the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance declared the government's revelation that only nine percent of freeway drivers had paid e-tolls a sign of the beginning of the end.
On Tuesday transport minister Dipuo Peters, in response to parliamenary questions from DA transport spokesman Ian Ollis, admitted that only R50 million of the more than R500 million billed by the South African National Roads Agency Limited had been recovered.
Outa chairman Wayne Duvenage said today: "Sanral can threaten as much as they want."
"People have the moral courage to stand up against an unjust system."
More than a million freeway users had not bought e-tags, he said, so the National Prosecuting Authority could never properly prosecute those engaging in civil disobedience.
Duvenage added that Outa had been inundated with e-mails and messages from drivers saying they would be happy to be arrested and argue their case against the e-toll system in court.
Duvenage said this was a wake-up call to the government.
"What more do you need to know that taxpayers feel their time and money is being wasted?"
He said at the rate the roads agency was losing money, the government could start seeing Sanral in a negative light, but it was unclear if this would lead to the project's scrapping.
The DA's Ollis said the extent of non-payment was a sign that the public clearly did not want e-tolls.
"It also reveals the costs of the administrative nightmare that has been debt-collecting over the past couple of months," he said.
Peters had said that as at February 28, the revenue transferred to the VPC was R543 544 574.
She said 9.21 percent (R50 043 487) of that had been collected.
The outstanding payments were from both registered and non-registered e-toll road users.
Ollis pointed out that R54 735 638 (excluding VAT) had been spent on collecting the outstanding e-tolls, including R32.8 million on printing and posting invoices to freeway users and another R21.9 million on debt collection, while only R50 043 487 had been recovered.
Meanwhile, Sanral on Thursday denied experiencing cash-flow problems. The agency said it had 1.2 million registered e-tag users and collection of fines was going well.
The agency collected R250.8 million in February, it said.
Financial officer Inge Mulder said it was true that only nine percent of non-registered users paid after Sanral's seven-day grace period had expired, but 35 percent paid before the seven days were up.
"There is no cash-flow problem but possibly a misunderstanding."
"In fact, we are satisfied with both registrations and payments made by non-registered users," she said. "We have always trusted that the public will do the right thing and pay. This high level of compliance has also meant that we are on track to meet our debt obligations."
The agency was responding to a news report that it could be facing cash-flow problems after recovering less than 10 percent of more than R500 million in overdue e-toll charges from freeway users.
Experts reportedly warned the parastatal might not be able to service its R40 billion debt and might have to ask the Treasury for a bailout.
Sanral denied laying off staff.
"A sub-contractor to Electronic Toll Collection is laying off temporary staff because the work they were contracted to do has been completed," the agency said.
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WikiLeaks spokesman wins Journalist of the Year in Iceland
Icelandic journalist and WikiLeaks spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson won the country's Journalist of the Year award for 2010, Iceland's National Union of Journalists said.
"Kristinn said when receiving the award that this was the third time he was getting an award for outstanding work in journalism, but that he had also been fired three times for his work," NUJ official Frida Bjornsdottir said.
The NUJ revealed its pick of Mr Hrafnsson, "for excellent processing of a video of a helicopter attack in Baghdad" and "for his work as a representative for WikiLeaks, an organization that has cooperated with many of the world's major journalistic entities by publishing important information," the NUJ said in a statement.
WikiLeaks released in April last year a graphic video of a US military Apache helicopter strike in Baghdad in 2007 which killed two Reuters employees and a number of other people.
It was one of the first major releases for the website, who went on to publish secret documents on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and a slew of diplomatic cables.
The video "showed the disturbing nature of warfare and brought the experience and fate of victims into Icelandic living rooms", the NUJ said, explaining it was broadcast on Icelandic public television, where Mr Hrafnsson worked.
Mr Hrafnsson said he was previously lauded in 2004 for an investigative piece into a sexual assault case involving an Icelandic boy in Texas and in 2007 for a TV piece he worked on with another reporter.
WikiLeaks noted the win on its twitter feed on Tuesday, saying "Kristinn Hrafnsson (WikiLeaks journalist) wins Icelandic Journalist of the Year. Unprecedented three wins for Mr Hrafnsson."
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The House of Reps increased the budget by N61.6 billion
Nigeria's House of Representative, Thursday, passed President Goodluck Jonathan's 2013 budget.
The budget was passed with a N61.6 billion increase on the amount requested by President Jonathan.
Shortly after the passage at the House, the senate commenced its third hearing on the budget and is expected to pass it at the sitting.
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There is so much to do in the month of December from buying and wrapping gifts to getting the house ready for family and friends.
Kimberly Schlegel Whitman is here to help you cut down on your December stress!
Stress-free holiday tips from Kimberly Schlegel Whitman:
- Wrap a few gifts everyday… starting today! Put a label on them so you can pile them now, then add the bows and ribbons later.
- Take the "Big Task" list and get together with some friends to make it more fun.
- Keep a few extra gifts gift-wrapped and ready to go, just in case someone stops by with an unexpected gift.
- Have a good list going: color-code, organize, and do whatever you can to keep everything you have to do seem not so daunting.
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Johannesburg - DA leader Helen Zille and Gauteng premier candidate Mmusi Maimane said the party would cut all luxuries and abuse of public funds which were the "hallmark of Premier Nomvula Mokonyane" if elected in the province.
The two were speaking at the unveiling of the party's provincial ministerial handbook in Joburg.
"One of our first acts in provincial government will be to pass this new handbook in line with our policy to cut corruption and create jobs in Gauteng," Maimane said.
He said the DA would, among other measures, ban government credit cards; ban the use of five star hotels for overnight stays; ban cabinet members from doing business with the state and slash the allowed cost for official cars.
Flights less than 8 hours would also have to be flown at economy class for all members; car rentals would be limited to D-class vehicles and strict provisions would be implemented for security upgrades.
Maimane said under Mokonyane and President Jacob Zuma there was "immense abuse of state resources".
"(Some) R1.2 million was spent on new furniture for the official premier's residence in Bryanston and R574 000 on repairs on the swimming pool," he said.
"The premier spent R238 000 in hired cars over the last three years."
Mokonyane had also purchased a Mercedes Benz ML63 for R1.3m
Zille spoke about what her administration had done in Western Cape, saying corruption was based on a "monopoly of discretion" without "accountability".
"So if you let sunshine in and let everybody see what processes (there are) you are less likely to get corruption," she said.
She said the Western Cape had opened up tender processes to public scrutiny, including how consultants were hired.
"So people can observe adjudication process on internet in the province," she said.
This included which businesses bid for contracts, which companies were adjudicated leading to the results being "absolutely transparent".
"Sufficient checks and balances need to be augmented… (And) we've increased the BBBEE component – it's not tenders for pals as it is under the ANC. So (it is) a hugely impressive and competitive process," Zille said.
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New River Medical Center is facing significant financial problems and reports generally low patient volumes.
A report prepared for the Monticello-Big Lake Community Hospital District board's June 14 meeting detailed the issues. Seven months into the hospital's fiscal year, a line item in the report called "Gain from Operations" showed a loss of nearly $2 million. The Net Income line, meanwhile, indicated a $2.3 million negative number.
"We looked over the finances, which look a little grim," reported Board member Bob Dawson, who serves as the board treasurer.
If a shortfall persists, Chief Financial Officer Nancy Friesen said the hospital's agreements relating to its bonds require the medical center to bring in a consultant to consider operational expenses. After considering operational costs, the bond covenants then require the hospital to consider raising the district tax levy to deal with a shortfall.
When a board member asked if the agreements would require the board to raise the levy, Friesen replied, "We need bond counsel's input and we need the financial advisers, so I'm not going to sit here and guess. I will call the finance committee together when we have correct information."
As this story went to press, New River Medical Center spokesperson Joni Pawelk said the situation regarding the bond requirements as they relate to the levy is still unclear. The hospital has two outstanding bonds, a 2003 bond for $7.7 million that paid for a west wing hospital expansion and a 2009 bond for $8.1 million used to refund bonds taken out in 1998 to pay for the master site hospital expansion.
During an open forum, speaker Isabelle Olson said the shortfall could reach $5 million by the end of the fiscal year at the end of September. She noted the current tax levy is $600,000. If the tax levy rose by $2.5 million to cover a shortfall, Olson indicated she believed her taxes would quadruple.
Olson is married to Tim Olson, a physician at Monticello Clinic, but said she was speaking on her own behalf. Monticello Clinic has had a falling out with New River Medical Center.
She accused the board and Chief Executive Officer Marshall Smith of financial mismanagement that could impact taxpayers.
"People are hurting everywhere and property taxes in Monticello and the hospital district will take a big chunk from folks that are working very hard," Isabelle Olson said.
She called the hospital "very top-heavy."
She said, "There are few services offered yet you have all these people overseeing very few services. Maybe it's time to cut."
All non-contract full-time employees at the hospital have had their hours reduced by 10 percent, Pawelk said. Smith is a contracted employee but donated 10 percent of his pay to the hospital.
Personnel are also evaluating services and expenses, Pawelk said.
"Certainly we are not looking for a $5 million loss," Pawelk said. "We are doing everything we can."
The $5 million number Olson used reflects a loss for one month projected as the norm for the duration of the fiscal year, Pawelk said. She said she did not know what the shortfall could amount to at the end of the budget year.
"At this point we are waiting to process what the numbers will be in light of the action we have been taking," she said.
Friesen said she and Smith are continuing to review the situation. Smith added that the two of them have traveled to the Twin Cities to meet with representatives of the bonding company and have also had telephone conversations on the matter.
Smith said the hospital administrators are seeking to "make sure we're taking the right steps that are expected in addition to preparing for a operational assessment required by the bonding company in the event there's questions about the potential for a tax levy (increase). We want to make sure we're following all those steps, and that's what those meetings are pertaining to – ensuring we're following what's required of us."
Friesen said she would send information out to the district's finance committee and would call them in case some action is required.
The performance report states inpatient rehab volumes are near budget and extended care numbers are higher than expected. Overall, though, the report states, "Volumes at the hospital continue to be low."
The number of births at the hospital in particular fell dramatically, which run through last April. Births dropped from 267 at the same point in the hospital's 2011 fiscal year to 185 in the current fiscal year. In May, the hospital suspended obstetrical services, including deliveries, C-sections and nursery care.
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Alexandra Elizabeth Minton and John Byron Falkner were married at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014, at St. Mark�s Church, Burlington. The Rev. Bob Disher officiated, and music was by Bonita Chrismon, pianist, and Dr. Tracy Edwards, soloist.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Minton of Burlington. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Viola Smith of Burlington.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Falkner III of Henderson. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beverage of Richmond, Va., and Mr. and Mrs. John Falkner of Henderson.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. Maid of honor was Brittany Wade of Raleigh. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Bowers of Wake Forest, Meredith Draughn of Boone, Jessie Watson of Robersonville, Ashley Fulkerson of Philadelphia, Pa., and Paige Westbrook of Greeneville, S.C. Honorary bridesmaids were Morgan Troxler and April Troxler, both of Snow Camp and nieces of the bride.
The groom�s father served as best man. Groomsmen were Cameron Falkner of Raleigh and Mark Falkner of Greenville, brothers of the groom, Will Bowen of Henderson, Mike Fychok of Elm City and David Turnage of Wilson.
Carol Oakley of Elon served as wedding director. Program attendant was Brandon Troxler of Snow Camp, brother of the bride, and guest registrar was Tracey Troxler of Snow Camp, sister-in-law of the bride.
The groom�s parents entertained with a rehearsal dinner at The Diamond Room, Gibsonville. Following the ceremony, the bride�s parents entertained with a reception at Alamance Country Club, Burlington.
The bride graduated from Barton College, Wilson, with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. She is a fourth-grade teacher with Guilford County Schools.
The groom graduated from Barton College, Wilson, with a Bachelor of Science degree in human resources. He is a business development manager with Graham Personnel, Greensboro.
The couple honeymooned on Kiawah Island, S.C. They live in Greensboro.
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Literary Pilgrimage & Road Trip: Day 1 (or, really, Day 1/2)
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A Winter Reading List
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Las Vegas resident Gordon Margulis, one of the only real friends Howard Hughes had in the final years of his eccentric life, is nearing the end in a hospice on the west end of the valley, reliable sources have confirmed.
Gordie has been one of the truly refreshing characters I've had the pleasure to know over the years. The story of his relationship with Hughes, to whom he served as a personal aide and bodyguard, is told well by James Phelan in "Howard Hughes: The Hidden Years."
I've heard countless Hughes stories over the years, but I've never, ever heard anyone say a bad word about Gordie.
"Pictured left is the December 13, 1976 issue of TIME magazine. On the cover is Gordon Margulis carrying Howard Hughes." more…


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The genuine Ares.exe file is a software component of Ares by Ares Development Group.
Ares.exe is an executable file that is associated with Ares, a peer-to-peer file sharing application designed for the Windows platform. This is not an essential process for Windows and can be disabled if known to create problems. Ares is a decentralized program that was developed to offer users the ability to download and share files such as software, music, movies and games. The newest version of Ares features support for the BitTorrent protocol and Shoutcast radio stations. The program also provides chat rooms, host individual channels and interacting with other users. Development on Ares started out in mid-2002. The program is the brainchild of two developers, aresgalaxy and lap3k. Ares is written in Delphi and was originally built to run on the gnutella network though six months later, it was using its own network based on a leaves-and-super nodes architecture. Over the years, the program has seen much controversy with anti-piracy groups and the RIAA. Today, the software continues to be increasingly popular and keeps adding better features and functionality.
Ares stands for Ares peer-to-peer client for Windows
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the Ares.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
The process known as Ares p2p for windows belongs to software Ares p2p for windows or Ares Destiny or Object Desktop (version 2008) by Ares Development Group (www.aresforact.com) or Seekar or Official Ares or AresGalaxy.
Description: Ares.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Ares.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files".
Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 1,015,808 bytes (14% of all occurrences), 962,560 bytes and 34 more variants.
The file is not a Windows core file. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet. Ares.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs and manipulate other programs. Therefore the technical security rating is 38% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
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Important: Some malware also uses the file name Ares.exe, for example Trojan.GenericKD.1787803 (detected by BitDefender), and Trojan.GenericKD.1787803 (detected by F-Secure). Therefore, you should check the Ares.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
Summary: Average user rating of Ares.exe: based on 22 votes with 19 user comments. 5 users think Ares.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 6 users suspect danger. 2 users think Ares.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 5 users don't grade Ares.exe ("not sure about it").
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with Ares. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
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Got this Mobile Oil delivery ticket holder last night at Auction. Thought this was a really cool piece and got it for $7! Guess no one else saw what I did in it? It is from a local delivery service in Great Bend, Kansas, which is only about 50 miles from where I grew up. Odd that this shows up at auction in Virginia. Not sure of the date but was back when phone numbers were just 4 digits.


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TORONTO — As Thorsten Heins continues his quest to re-establish BlackBerry as a major player on the global smartphone stage, the chief executive of Research In Motion Ltd. is calling on government leaders to help turn Canada into a world leader in mobile computing.
During a speech at a meeting of the Empire Club of Canada on Tuesday, Mr. Heins called on government leaders to join with the technology industry to create an "M-Canada" plan that would foster mobile computing innovation in Canada.
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BlackBerry's Z10 smartphone has attracted record orders at Canadian wireless carrier BCE Inc. and analysts say sales are off to a strong start in the U.K., sparking a 22% stock rally over the past two days.
BCE, Canada's No. 2 carrier, said early orders for the Z10 have topped any previous BlackBerry model, while one Carphone Warehouse Group Plc outlet in the U.K., where the phone has been on sale since Jan. 31, sold out of the model in under half an hour, local staff said.
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"I believe that Canada has an opportunity to secure a pole position at the forefront of the emerging Grand Prix of mobile computing," Mr. Heins said during his address.
Standing against a red and white backdrop and flanked by a pair of Canadian flags, Mr. Heins used his time to call on the technology industry to work with government leaders on several issues related to the technology industry, including wireless spectrum, international patent disputes and privacy in the digital age.
"Canada can be the driving force in the next phase of mobile computing," he said.
Governments need to work on an international level to help fix "dysfunction" in the international patent system, where Mr. Heins said technology patents have become "weapons" in an international "arms race."
Mr. Heins pointed to other countries, namely South Korea and India, which have taken steps to create new initiatives that foster mobile computing.
The speech was part of a whirlwind media blitz for the chief executive as the company formerly known as RIM marked the commercial launch of the Z10, the first next-generation smartphone to run on the company's new BlackBerry 10 operating system, which was unveiled last week.
BlackBerry is hoping the Z10 will help the embattled Waterloo, Ont.-based company return to relevance in the smartphone market, where its legacy products have fallen technologically behind and out of favour with consumers, who have gravitated towards Apple Inc.'s iPhone and devices running Google Inc.'s Android software.
Earlier in the day, Mr. Heins stopped by a Rogers Communications Inc. store location on Bloor Street, where the first BlackBerry Z10 in North America was sold earlier in the day, to pose for pictures with Rogers CEO Nadir Mohamed.


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Cover taken from unaltered stat to X-Men # 15. Front cover art is signed by both Kirby + Ayers, just barely visible below the Beast's left heel.
Sources for letters credit are The Marvel Comics Index (Olshevsky 1981), The Official Marvel Index to the X-Men (Olshevsky 1987), The Official Marvel Index to the X-Men (Ward 1994), and Official Index to the Marvel Universe (Vandal et al. 2009).


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A number of great NBA players played their last game a season ago. Players like Rasheed Wallace, Jerry Stackhouse, Lamar Odom, Tracy McGrady, Marcus Camby, and Richard Hamilton called it a day. The final players in the 1994 draft class retired, Jason Kidd, Grant Hill, and Juwan Howard.
Just seeing Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki add to their HOF accomplishments recently got me curious to who the oldest players left in the NBA are. I included anyone that played in the NBA in the 2013-14 season.
Kevin Garnett- First player drafted directly out of high school in 20 years re-opened the door for many to follow.
Ray Allen- Made more 3-pointers than anyone ever.
Kobe Bryant- One of the ten greatest players ever.
Steve Nash- 3rd on the all-time assists list.
Jermaine O'Neal- Took a few years, but developed into a multi-time all-star.
Derek Fisher- One of the great role players ever.
Tim Duncan- The greatest power forward to ever play.
Chauncey Billups- Bounced around before finding a home and a title in Detroit.
Antawn Jamison- Unorthdox player, but averaged more than 19ppg 10 different seasons.
Vince Carter- Greatest dunker to ever live.
Dirk Nowitzki- 10th leading scorer in NBA history and one of the more unique talents ever.
Paul Pierce- The Truth was a 10-time all-star who ranks in the top 7 in 5 major statistical categories for the Celtics.
Al Harrington- A high school success story that gets lost in the mix.
Nazr Mohammed- NBA journeyman that played for 8 different teams.
Rashard Lewis- 2nd round pick became a fixture in Seattle and Orlando.
Mike James- Undrafted player who has bounced around, but always finds a nitch as a backup point guard.
Elton Brand- Immediate impact, 20-10 (or close to it) for the first 7 years of his career.
Andre Miller- 9th all-time in assists and ironman only missed 3 games due to injury his entire career. Streak of 632 game played in a row ended with a suspension!
Shawn Marion- The Matrix was Mr. Do-Everything and a terrific team player.
Jason Terry- The Jet has had a great career highlighted by his performance in the 2011 NBA Finals.
Metta World Peace- Always will be attached to the Malice in Palace, but one of the great defensive players ever.
Andrei Kirilenko- AK-47 was stat sheet stuffer.
Manu Ginobli- The greatest player in South American history, and 2nd to last player chosen in the 1999 draft.
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- PHII's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of 14.4%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues rose by 15.4%. Growth in the company's revenue appears to have helped boost the earnings per share.
- The net income growth from the same quarter one year ago has significantly exceeded that of the S&P 500 and the Energy Equipment & Services industry. The net income increased by 181.5% when compared to the same quarter one year prior, rising from -$2.67 million to $2.18 million.
- Net operating cash flow has increased to $18.05 million or 25.16% when compared to the same quarter last year. The firm also exceeded the industry average cash flow growth rate of -6.51%.
- Looking at where the stock is today compared to one year ago, we find that it is not only higher, but it has also clearly outperformed the rise in the S&P 500 over the same period. Although other factors naturally played a role, the company's strong earnings growth was key. Looking ahead, the stock's rise over the last year has already helped drive it to a level which is relatively expensive compared to the rest of its industry. We feel, however, that the other strengths this company displays justify these higher price levels.
- PHII's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69 is somewhat low overall, but it is high when compared to the industry average, implying that the management of the debt levels should be evaluated further. Even though the debt-to-equity ratio shows mixed results, the company's quick ratio of 3.44 is very high and demonstrates very strong liquidity.
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For those of you football loving Apes and Gents watching Sky Sport's Soccer AM today you'll have no doubt noticed the video clip of Hull City's notorious funny man Jimmy Bullard celebrating 21 years of Original 2in1 Shampoo and Conditioner Wash & Go. The short video is a comedic remake of Wash & Go's 1980's ad – 'Take two bottles into the shower? Not me… I just Wash & Go'. For those of you who remember it, think locker slamming and dramatic bottle splashes with Jimmy adding his own comical twist.
Jimmy's take on the advert: "I remember the original Wash & Go ad and thought it would be laugh to re-make a spoof version. I'm often joking about with my team mates after a game or training so I don't spend ages faffing around in showers. I literally just duck in and out but also need to ensure my 'barnet' looks great without all the fuss so Wash & Go is a perfect fit for me."
To be honest I can't imagine Jimmy taking too much care of himself, so the convenience of Wash & Go Sport will sit perfectly well in the talented footballers kit bag. If you didn't catch it then you're in for a treat – explaining the video is one of the harder topics I've ever covered so my advice is just watch and enjoy! I'll let you decide if Jimmy's an Ape or a Gent!?
Click here to check it out.
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*902* Die Hippie, Die
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Mr. Parker must be venting through Cartman his frustration that Mr. Anastasio registered the domain name trey.com before he got a chance to , as I can assure you that Phish (the main band being parodied, for those who didn't know) do anything but play "crappy music", to my ears at least.
Nah, but seriously: As an extreme metal fanatic turned hippie/jam band fanatic, this episode is hilarious and they did hit the nail on the head in a few areas, one of which being that metalheads and jam music lovers don't often see eye to eye, and another being the amount of pot and LSD consumed at jam shows.
That being said, humorous as this was, and much as I laugh while watching it, a couple of small misconceptions to clear up (admittedly, mostly due to my own bit of angst over having watched this with metalhead friends and being relentlessly criticized for my changed path):
1. Matt and Trey have claimed on their commentary for this episode to dislike the idea that jam bands put on concerts that they claim are for a cause bigger than just being a concert, or something to that effect. I didn't notice this at any of the jam shows I've been to. People get high and listen to music, true, but not once have I heard the performers or audience members claim they were doing anything more than that.
2. Even if not truly changing the world for the better from a political perspective or an economic perspective: The more positive/upbeat personalities we have in this often dreary world, the better. That is, in my mind, even if it comes as a result of smoking pot nonstop, every hippie I've known has been bright and cheery and almost always smiling. I guess, even if a bit disingenuous about their accomplishments, I view the positive energy most hippies express toward others as something that truly benefits the world for the better.
3. Hippies are nonviolent/pacifistic by nature. Just my take on the matter, but I think this is only a good thing.
4. All of the points I've already covered are general and cover modern-day hippie subculture. The hippie movement as it actually existed in the 1960s, in addition to being based around the idea of cultural, spiritual, and intellectual enlightenment, gave birth to some outstanding musical trends, without which we wouldn't have modern jam music or modern heavy metal. Sure, we would've gotten from jazz/blues to metal at some point, but psychedelic rock - a genre which the hippies and their experimentation with drugs was almost solely responsible for creating - paved the way in significant fashion.
For what it's worth, I have no problem with individuals who are metalheads, goths, or whatever other clique one belongs to - so long as they are respectful and kind individuals. I'm just merely clearing up misconceptions about hippies as I don't really see why/how being a hippie is a bad thing, and there seems to be a lot of hate going on around here.
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THE 500 years of a rival civilisation to the Ancient Egyptians and a Blackburn man's role in uncovering its history are coming to the town's museum next month.
John Garstang was responsible for re-discovering the virtually forgotten ancient Hittite empire when he was excavating in south-east Turkey between 1908 and 1911.
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery's new exhibition, with some of his original discoveries, reveal their lesser known civilisation and his role as one of the world's first archaeologists.
Opening on February 8, the exhibition will show how their empire stretched over much of modern day Turkey and Syria where they ruled from about 1600BC to 1100BC, putting them into direct competition with the Ancient Egyptians.
This exhibition will introduce visitors to their history and their culture.
There will be an opportunity to learn about the world's largest chariot battle, the Battle of Qadesh, and about the first ever peace treaty signed by the Hittites.


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Fuelerlinx has partnered with Denmark-based flight-planning engine Aviation Cloud to enhance the multi-leg fuel-tankering calculator function in its subscription fuel-pricing service. The company previously had a rudimentary system in place that based its calculations solely on Great Circle routing and took no account of winds aloft. Since fuel represents the majority–as much as 70 percent–of a business aircraft's operating costs, carefully planned fuel tankering can help lower these costs.
Fuelerlinx's improved fuel-tankering calculator, which now has a flight-planning component, incorporates data such as airways, real-time weather and vertical profiles for any type of business jet. The software also provides regularly updated fuel pricing, volume price breaks at more than 700 locations around the country and minimum upload to avoid ramp fees.
"It will calculate the maintenance cost per minute and what we call the tankering burn-off percentage, the cost of carrying extra fuel to altitude," Fuelerlinx CEO Kevin Moller told AIN. "It will take into account all those different variables." According to the company, the system quickly aggregates data, based on user input and individually customized contract fuel pricing, to help users avoid having to deal directly with FBOs or take on fuel at each stop, thus simplifying flight planning for a multi-leg trip.


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His family won't accept me
I've been dating my boyfriend for almost a year and we moved very quickly into a serious relationship. It didn't feel quick to us, though. It just felt natural so I went with it. The problem isn't the fact that we were finishing each other's sentences the day we met or that we moved in together after six months because it just made sense all around. The problem is, and I suspect will continue to be, his parents' acceptance of our relationship.
His mother is perfectly polite and never rude to me when I go to visit them, but she has told Steve that we are moving too fast, that we spend too much time together, and that she is terrified I will get pregnant and ruin his life. I have been as warm and as open to her as my family raised me to be, but I have not gotten the same warmth and openness back. I can handle making progress slowly and just being my naturally effervescent self, but I cannot spend my entire life feeling like I'm kept at a polite distance and never really feeling like his parents -- his mother, especially -- see me as an important part of their son's life, rather than a passing phase.
To give you an idea of the familial differences, what impresses his mother is perfect etiquette and a quiet demeanor. My family is loud, often offensively so, and extremely open. Steve's slightly intimidated by my family and their exuberance, but I'm turned off by his family's meekness and formality. I've always known my parents were in love and more in love every day, whereas Steve's always known that marriage means an instant end to romance and passion. My family has never made him feel anything less than totally a part of us, but my hope that I'll ever feel like a part of his family is dying.
He just informed me that his mother is making plans to go on a trip with his father, his brother, and him this winter. I feel hurt and excluded by this. It feels like a deliberate slight, a way for her to say that her family hasn't changed and to minimize the relationship that I have with her son. Even if it is not deliberate, it is still incredibly insensitive. I don't want to alienate Steve or his mother, but I'm also not comfortable with him going on this trip without me for the holidays, or with being excluded from his family life. We're in our mid-20s and his mother is treating this like a high school relationship. I don't know how to bring this up since Steve is fiercely protective of his mother and might not see this as odd. It is strange and DOES make me feel uncomfortable. What do I say that isn't going to hurt anyone's feelings? How do I even bring this up? What do I say to make it not seem like I'm trying to take him away from his family in favor of my own?
– His Family Dislikes Me, Boston, Boston
My first piece of advice, HFDM, is to accept that your boyfriend is going to go on this trip without you and that it's not a big deal. I understand that you're offended, but his family needs some time alone with him. And frankly, without you there, his mom will be able to ask him questions about the relationship, which will give him the chance to tell her some nice things about you. Also, if you don't make a stink about this trip, his mom will know that you respect her need for bonding time with her son. Everyone's afraid of losing their kid to a romantic partner. I think his mom is just scared to death of what you represent.
My second piece of advice is to tell Steve that you want to be closer to his family and that you need his help. Rather than giving him a list of gripes about how you've been treated, ask him for advice about how to get to know them better without being too pushy. He'll probably have some good ideas -- and he'll appreciate the request.
My third piece of advice is to be patient. His mom isn't going to fall for you as quickly as you fell for her son. A year isn't a very long time. Reevaluate all of this in six months. And in the meantime, don't get pregnant and ruin his life. (Kidding.)
Readers? How long will it take for them to accept her? Should she be upset about this trip? Help.
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Benny Gantz Approved as Israel's New Army Chief
Turkel Committee affirms Gantz's suitability after the first candidate for the position, Yoav Galant, was disqualified for the position on Tuesday.
The Turkel Committee announced Wednesday night that Major General Benny Gantz is sufficiently qualified to serve as Israel Defense Forces chief of staff and is expected to assume the position after current Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi steps down on Monday.
The committee said in a statement, that "Gantz is an extremely worthy candidate for the position of IDF chief of staff," rebuffing allegations against him regarding the 2000 death of a Border Policeman in Nablus and the 2005 receipt of an unusually large payment from the army for personal moving expenses.
Major General Yoav Galant was meant to assume the position of IDF chief this month, however, he was disqualified for the position on Tuesday due to allegations against him regarding the seizure of public land near his home in Moshav Amikam. This led to a scramble to find a new candidate for the position.
After the failure of Galant's appointment, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took a significantly more active role in the selection process for a new candidate to ensure no further mishap.
In light of the Turkel Committee's decision, Defense Minister Ehud Barak and PM Netanyahu will in all likelihood approve his appointment in the cabinet next week on Sunday, the day before current IDF chief of staff Gabi Ashkenazi ends his term.
The appointment of Gantz is considered a more practical one, because it will not necessitate any drastic changes in the IDF executive hierarchy. Gantz, who has already been deputy chief in the past and is on leave, can assume the role relatively easily.
This smooth and near immediate transition makes the selection of Gantz exponentially more attractive to Netanyahu. However, many high ranking IDF members and members of cabinet have endorsed Major General Gadi Eizenkot, claiming he is a more qualified candidate.
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