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I think a warning, with some education about the rubella vaccine, should have been printed for those reading the Feb. 8 front-page article "Rubella outbreak spreading quickly."
Women who may be pregnant but do not yet know they are could have an increased risk of having a baby with birth defects. So, especially for those women "trying to get pregnant," it would be safer if a pregnancy test determined that the woman is not pregnant at the time the vaccine is administered.
In fact, it would be a good idea for all women of child-bearing years, who are sexually active, to have a pregnancy test done before having the vaccine administered.
I am familiar with a case of a woman, two to three weeks pregnant, who did not know this and had a rubella vaccine given to her by her doctor, who was also ignorant of the fact that she was pregnant. The results were catastrophic for the baby and, of course, for the parents as well.
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Cryptosporidiosis (crypto) is caused by a protozoan parasite and is similar to coccidiosis. According to Max Thornsberry, DVM, with Milk Specialties Global Animal Nutrition, crypto can cause scours in calves as young as five days of age, but often appears in weaned calves when wet, muddy environmental conditions exist.
Crypto does not respond well to treatment. Thornsberry suggests the following management practices to prevent it:
- Calves must be born into a clean, dry environment. Newborn calves lick and suck on the legs, udder and abdomen of their dams. If these surfaces are contaminated with crypto oocysts, the disease will begin at birth.
- Calf hutches, pens and stalls must be steam-cleaned to kill crypto oocysts. No known disinfectant will destroy viable crypto oocysts. As soon as newborn calves are placed into a hutch, pen or stall, they lick and suck all exposed surfaces as they explore their new surroundings. This is the most likely source of crypto oocyst infection.
- Calves must be maintained on clean, dry bedding. Crypto oocysts thrive in wet conditions, feces and any wet environment. Keep bedding free of feces, and especially, keep bedding dry. Prevent fecal contamination of feed and water.
- Any calf with symptoms of crypto should be isolated from pen mates. Nose-to-nose contact should be prevented.
- Research indicates the best treatment is energy. Keep feeding the calf.
- Although direct antibodies against crypto are rarely found in lactating cow colostrum, antibodies against other typical causes of calf diarrhea will definitely lessen the severity and duration of crypto-induced scours. Crypto is an opportunist disease, so good colostrum management is important.
Read more of Thornsberry's insights on crypto in the most recent issue of the Vita Plus Starting Strong newsletter here.

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This spin off a basic gin and tonic is truly delightful with the subtle addition of thyme. While this cocktail doesn't discriminate, men particularly love it in my own personal experience. You can pretty much substitute any herb and it's still scrumptious. Cheers!
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To read more about each inductee, click their name:Seth Stewart Derrick Maffett Robert Lucht Thomas Iivari Stanford Apseloff Lewis Chappelear Steve Sosebee Don Hassler Susan Van Vorst Paul Wiedeman
A 1977 Roosevelt graduate, Stanford Apseloff was the chess league MVP. He received a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, a BS from The Wharton School, an MBA with Honors from the University of Chicago and a Juris Doctor degree from The Ohio State University College of Law. He also served in the U.S. Navy Reserve. After higher education, Apseloff committed his professional and personal life to social, community and environmental improvement. He founded businesses dedicated to providing early education software to a million children and health and nutrition software to a million adults, as well as cofounded Ohio Clinical Trials to study new medications and treatments. An avid conservationist and wildlife photographer, Apseloff has traveled to all seven continents to take photos published in Encyclopædia Britannica and in his books and calendars. He is also a four-time world record holder for the most pull-ups in 60 seconds and does charity pull-ups to fight childhood cancer.


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HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY — Adidas has named Justin Bieber as the face of its Neo label.
As part of his two-year agreement with Adidas, Bieber will make appearances for the label in its major markets throughout 2013 and share its latest news and collections through his vast social media reach. He will front Neo's seasonal campaigns under its "Live Your Style" positioning, with spring/summer 2013 to debut in February.
Hermann Deininger, chief marketing officer Adidas brand, said Justin Bieber possesses an undeniable young, fun spirit and energy that embodies the Adidas Neo label. "Justin makes his mark in his own bold and expressive way through fashion, music and style. Justin will help us spread the spirit of Neo worldwide and showcase the brand''s sports and lifestyle inspired apparel and footwear silhouettes," he added.


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Alright, so it took them a couple of days to get the results posted from the LiveCentred Pikermi. I mentioned my official time (1:44:32.5) and place (17th, 1st in 50-54 AG). Like many of you, I'm a running numbers geek and have looked over those results a couple of times (OK, several times) since and noticed a few other things.
- I wrote about having to coast in the last two miles, just as I was about to start passing a loose group of 5 in front of me. The first of that group almost caught a 6th runner, so let's say I would have done so as well.
- That guy finished in 1:41:58. He was a 61 year-old who was 4th overall at this race last year. He was one of 6 masters runners (over 40) who beat me (3 men, 3 women).
- The 3 women masters were 43, 45 and 45 yo., and all finished in the top 10 overall (3rd, 4th, 9th) with times of 1:39:07, 1:32:42 and 1:28:35.
- The other two masters men were 41 and 56, and ran 1:42:33 and 1:43:47.
- Pink Hat finished 1:30 behind me.
- There were nine 2-person relay teams. I beat all but one of them.
OK, I'm done with that.
So, now I have to get on with the business of this thigh/adductor muscle that yanked the change on my finishing kick. I iced and IBU'd over the weekend, chilling out more than I normally do on Sunday, which gave me time to help Mrs. Dave and T with their homework. I might have watched some baseball and football in the afternoon when we came home from church. Mrs. Dave is getting her bachelor's and I'm the editor for all her papers, as well as assorted domestic duties that I've picked up since she's always writing reports lately. So, I also made dinner.
Monday was a very slow and easy 4 miles. If I go slow enough, the leg doesn't seem to mind so much.
Yesterday the kids were back at the hilly home course for a dual meet. There's a certain young man who runs for the school they raced that T seems to have a little thing for, so to impress him, she went out of the gate like a Kenyan (like I've been trying to get her to do for 4 years now) and ran her best time on this course by almost 2 minutes - nearly as fast as she ran on Saturday on the golf course at the big invitational. She came from behind to almost catch her best friend on the team, who usually beats her by 1:00-1:30. It's all about the motivation, my friends.
I ran my normal, nutso cheering route during the race, plus an additional bit where I thought last week I could get to during the race. Leg was OK on the hills, but I was careful not to push. 1.8 miles.
When the girls were done, I ran home to make it 9 total. Sadly, there was no speed involved. It was a beautiful afternoon, but I need to remember to use bandaids for any run over 6 miles now that the weather's getting cooler.
Tonight is another easy 4 (instead of hills ) and a little fence painting to help with a young man's Eagle Scout project.
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Raleigh, N.C. — A look at where you can find food trucks and events for foodies this month.
Wake Forest Food Truck Rodeo
This Sunday, food trucks will gather in at the Over The Falls shopping center at 405 S. Brooks Street for the Wake Forest Food Truck Rodeo. Many local food trucks that call Wake Forest and nearby communities will be there, so go support your neighbors! The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Captain Poncho's opens another location
Since everyone is heading to the beach this summer, you will find a familiar name in Wilmington. Captain Poncho's Tacos opened a second location at 417 College Road in Wilmington. Their other location is in Chapel Hill's Southern Village.
Warehouse Blues in Durham Central Park
Last Friday started the 13th Annual Warehouse Blues Series at Durham Central Park. The event takes place every Friday evening in July with food trucks and live Blues concerts. This week's concert includes Rissi Palmer with a powerhouse Blues vocal workshop afterwards. The event is free with food trucks, beer and wine available.
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Some colleges and universities in the United State are screening students and faculty who've been to West Africa recently, as the deadly Ebola outbreak continues to spread.
Eight students and one faculty member at Coastal Carolina University have been screened for Ebola this school term.
They were flagged for additional health checks because they recently traveled to West Africa.
"Any student or faculty who have traveled to any of the four countries listed with Ebola virus, we screened," according to Dr. Jennifer Kuperman, a physician at CCU's Student Health Services. "We went through both the international student department and the athletic department just to make sure we didn't miss anyone."
The screenings were not limited to people who traveled to Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria, where the virus continues to kill.
"There were also people who went to a conference in Washington, D.C. and were near other students who had been to those countries, and we screened those as well," said Dr. Kuperman.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not issued specific recommendations for colleges in the US, however, South Carolina is among some states whose health departments have created specific instructions for schools on what symptoms to look for.
"The CDC worked with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and gave us a screening questionnaire that we're using," added Dr. Kuperman.
One symptom health officials are looking for is fever.
"Anyone who's found to be at risk has to take their temperature twice a day because fever is one of the first symptoms. Prior to fever, patients who have Ebola are not thought to be contagious," according to Dr. Kuperman. "We do have people who are monitoring their temperature twice a day."
The potential for Ebola to spread on a US college campus is low, but it's something Dr. Kuperman says health officials are keeping an eye on with thousands of international students entering the country this year.
"I think it's always something to be concerned about, but I think that there's nothing to be worried about because hopefully anyone who has the virus would be found long before they came into contact with other people and isolated appropriately."


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Wichita, KS, United States, 2011/08/09 - Rising brand continues to grow, adds Kyle Rogg to executive leadership - ValuePlace.com.
Value Place, the largest economy extended stay lodging franchise in the U.S., announces the addition of new key company leadership. Kyle Rogg, Wichita native, joins the growing company as President and Chief Operations Officer, a role that will join together with long-standing Value Place CEO Greg Kossover and Chairman Jack DeBoer.
This addition of Rogg in executive leadership is a direct result of the companys momentum in national property development, now with 175 branded locations coast to coast. Jack DeBoer, creator of lodging brands Residence Inn, Summerfield Suites and Candlewood Suites, established Value Place in 2002. Considered a game-changer for the extended stay hotel, lodging and apartment sectors, DeBoer and his team systemized the Value Place business model to ensure consistency across multiple properties with requirements such as newly constructed buildings, a 99-step cleaning process, and stringent quality assurance procedures.
Value Place has withstood the challenges of a down economy throughout the last few years due to the entrepreneurial foundation laid by DeBoer. Through a strategy of company and franchise growth, the company specifically seeks franchise relationships with those holding expertise in various industries. In the short-term residential property market, DeBoer said,bringing in owners and executives from diverse backgrounds who appreciate the companys value-based concept has proven to be an excellent fit for Value Places vision and growth, consistently providing original, innovative thinking to propel the Brand forward.
Rogg brings a resourceful vision from Wichitas Corporate Lodging Consultants, where he spent 15 years, most recently as Senior Vice President of Business Development, expanding the companys customer base from 200 to 50,000 companies during this period. Value Place appreciates Roggs local history, as he is originally from Valley Center and resides in Wichita with his wife of 27 years and four children. He is a graduate of Friends University and holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Kansas. He will be a key player with DeBoer and Kossover in driving Value Places rapid advancement in the short-term residential industry.
Ive had the opportunity over the years to work with some of Wichitas most successful entrepreneurs. I am excited to join Jack and Greg to help accelerate Value Places growth. Their vision and Value Places unique position in the market provide an excellent platform for continued success, said Rogg.
Value Place welcomes Roggs stewardship in growth as it continues to outperform industry peers; Revenue Per Available Week as of June 30 year-to-date shows the company portfolio is up ten percent over the same time last year, and the pipeline for franchise development is quickly accelerating with many existing franchisees initiating new projects for property expansion.
Value Place CEO Greg Kossover welcomes this addition to the companys leadership team, stating,"Kyle possesses vast experience with business growth including business line responsibility, partner development, and business strategy. We welcome him to our Brand, as we continue to make Value Place a national household name that consumers will identify with value that is affordable, cleaner, safer, simple, and flexible.
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A new museum paying tribute to Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up this weekend in Thal, the Austrian village where he was born and raised. The politician and movie star once lived in the first floor flat that now houses the museum; it was a modest beginning, with a pit toilet and no running water or electricity. Items on display include his childhood bed, a sword from the movie "Conan the Barbarian," some of his weight-lifting equipment, his early body-building trophies, and a copy of a desk he used when he was governor of California. Visitors have the opportunity to take pictures with a life-size model of Schwarzenegger as the Terminator. Despite Schwarzenegger's controversial split from his wife Maria Shriver, locals still admire their hometown hero according to Helga Forstner, the museum coordinator. "He was a little farm boy and his career was so exciting and so special and I think the Austrian people are really proud," Forstner reportedly said. [BBC]


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MONTREAL – A day after Montreal Impact head coach Marco Schällibaum expressed cautious optimism about the status of the injured Alessandro Nesta and Hernán Bernardello, assistant coach Mauro Biello quieted comeback talks on Tuesday.
Both players trained with their teammates on Tuesday – a first in more than a month in Bernardello's case – but they could still skip Friday's game in Houston (8:30 pm ET, MLS Live) and focus on a return against the New England Revolution at home on Oct. 12.
Nesta missed last weekend's trip to Chicago with an adductor injury, which has been a recurring problem for the Italian defender this season. Bernardello, for his part, has been out since Aug. 31 with an ankle sprain after several encouraging displays in MLS and the CONCACAF Champions League following the midfielder's late-July acquisition.
"We don't want to take any chances in both cases because, in the end, a setback could hurt us all the way to the end of the season," Biello told reporters on Tuesday. "We want to play it safe with these two important players."
Asked whether Nesta would make the trip to Houston, Biello wouldn't give a definitive answer.
"We're going to discuss it, but it's leaning a bit more towards a no," he said.
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Another opportunity could thus spring up for 23-year-old center back Wandrille Lefèvre, who made his first MLS start last Saturday in Chicago. Lefèvre's play greatly satisfied Schällibaum, who deemed it a "confirmation" of his good showing earlier that week in a 2-0 win against CD Heredia in the CCL.
"Without Alessandro, we were a bit short in the middle of defense, but Wandrille has, from the start, made a lot of progress," Schällibaum said on Monday. "He's very solid mentally. His defensive play is tidy. He restarts the play. It's good. I'm happy for him. He's with us often [in the 18] but he hasn't played a lot."


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What Is a Vision Statement?
A carefully crafted vision statement can help you communicate your company's goals to employees and management in a single sentence or a few concise paragraphs. While a well-thought-out statement may take a few days or weeks to craft, the result will be a tool that helps inspire strategic decision making and product development for your business for years to come.
Why is this important if your company is already successful? According to a recent study that appeared in the Harvard Business Review. up to 70 percent of employees do not understand their company's strategy. Failure to understand your company's position can lead to poor decision making at all levels of an organization. For that reason, the first step toward crafting a vision statement is to take a careful look at where you are as a company, your place in the industry and your realistic goals for the intermediate and long term.
Vision statements are aspirational; they lay out the most important primary goals for a company. Unlike business plans. vision statements generally don't outline a plan to achieve those goals. But by outlining the key objectives for a company, they enable the company's employees to develop business strategies to achieve the stated goals. With a single unifying vision statement, employees are all on the same page and can be more productive.
Linsi Brownson, founder and creative director of business strategy group Spark Collaborative. said a vision statement is an opportunity to revisit what first fueled your interest in starting or owning the business. "The best way to begin is to reflect on some of the most significant events or ideas that have impacted the company so far," Brownson said. "It often dates back to the owner's childhood interests or experiences that ignited a passion, which ultimately led to the creation of the company."
So, what should a vision statement contain? "A high-quality and inspiring vision statement for a small business should have two key characteristics: It needs to state where the company wants to be in the near future, and it also must have a level of excitement and motivation to it," said Andrew Schrage, founder and CEO of financial consulting firm Money Crashers. "Use your company-culture description for more details on the goals and direction of your business."
Vision statement vs. mission statement
A vision statement should not be confused with a mission statement . Mission statements are present-based statements designed to convey a sense of why the company exists to both members of the company and the external community. Vision statements are future-based and are meant to inspire and give direction to the employees of the company, rather than to customers. A mission statement answers the question, "Why does my business exist?" while a vision statement answers the question, "Where do I see my business going?"
"I view a 'business vision' as a combination of both aspirational and tangible goals," Brownson said. "A mission statement is intended to clarify the 'what' and 'who' of a company, but a vision statement adds the 'why' and 'how' as well."
As a company grows, its objectives and goals may change. Therefore, vision statements should be revised as needed to reflect the changing business culture as goals are met. However, when you're writing the vision statement, you should approach it as a document that will last at least several years, said Tiffany Silverberg. a professional writer and editor for businesses.
Silverberg noted that a vision statement should go beyond profit margins and internal benefits and look toward the long-term effect they want to have on their customer base, their industry, the economy and/or the environment.
How to write a vision statement
Writing your vision statement is a time for creativity, ambition and fun, but the task should be approached seriously. "There is a process to this, and it's not usually quick or simple," Brownson said. "The best way to begin is to reflect on some of the most significant events or ideas that
have impacted the company. It often dates back to the owner's childhood interests or experiences that ignited a passion, which ultimately led to the creation of the company."
To get started, dream big and make a list. Don't worry about practicality for now — what initially looks impossible could be achieved down the road with the right team and technologies. Brainstorm with a group of employees to visualize where you may see yourselves in the midterm and long-term future.
"Identify some core values that have been brought to the organization," Brownson said. "Then, pose the questions, 'What do we do right now that aligns with these values? Where are we not aligned with these values? How can we stay aligned with these values as we grow over the next five years, 10 years?' Those questions address your current situation, for better and worse, and help identify the bigger-picture vision."
Next, ask yourself what problems your company hopes to solve in the next few years. What does your company hope to achieve? Who is your target customer base, and what do you want to do for them?
"Based on your responses to these questions, ask yourself what success will look like if you accomplish those things," said Jené Kapela, owner and founder of Jené Kapela Leadership Solutions. "This answer should shape your vision statement."
Roy Farmer, owner of leisure-product company Allstate Home Leisure. recommends writing an imperfect first draft "from the heart," and then choosing the elements from that draft that really speak to you. Consolidate and review the list, and then rewrite, he said.
"Repeat this process a few times, until you feel like it's done," Farmer told Business News Daily. "Then, take your statement to people you respect and trust. Ask them what they think, but be prepared for both positive and negative feedback."
Another strategy to follow when writing your vision statement is to imagine that your company will be appearing in a publication in five to 10 years.
"Draft out a short article describing your business in this projected future," advised Neil Desai, director of marketing agency Dynamic Digital. "What has been its biggest accomplishment? How many employees does it have? What is its net worth? How does your company compare to its rivals? Go all out, even if it's unrealistic."
Asking a professional for help might be appropriate in some situations, Brownson added. "People are usually resistant to the first [brainstorming] part of the exercise, but that's actually the easiest and most fun," she said. "The hard part is distilling it into a phrase that is flexible, consistent and concise. Internal issues and marketing or sales issues are often a sign of a vision disconnect. That may be a great time to bring in a professional!"
Tips for crafting your vision statement
Vision statements should stretch the imagination while providing direction and clarity. A good vision statement will help inform direction and set priorities while challenging employees to grow. It's important that the vision statement be compelling not just to the high-level execs of your company, but to all employees.
Here are some tips to keep in mind:
- When describing goals, project five to 10 years in the future.
- Dream big, and focus on success.
- Use the present tense.
- Use clear, concise language.
- Infuse your vision statement with passion and emotion.
- Paint a graphic mental picture of the business you want.
- Have a plan to communicate your vision statement to your employees.
- Be prepared to commit time and resources to the vision you establish.
Your completed vision statement will give your employees a clear idea of your company's path forward. Then, it's up to you to nurture and support that vision and to inspire your employees to do the same.
Elaine J. Hom also contributed to this story.
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Thursday afternoon I had an errand at Coddingtown Center, which turned into an opportunity to stop by the mall location of Hot Dog City again for a late lunch. Still working my way through the menu, this time I picked the "Rajun Cajun" dog garnished with a swiggle of brown mustard, chopped onions and giardiniera. I asked about the type of giardiniera used and the proud response was, "Chicago-style with sport peppers, the real deal imported from Chicago Pickle Company". I don't know one pickle company from another, but this spot has made fanatically good sourcing decisions so far and that was all I needed to go on.
While waiting for change, I could see my order come up, and appreciated the careful zig-zag of mustard squeezed onto the dog in precisely angled fine lines. Too bad that the toppings obscure the staffer's delicate work in the picture below. However, it shows in the taste, each evenly spaced bite had the exactly correct amount of mustard on it. No more, no less.
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The Cajun sausage was great with a nice snap, well-seasoned, only moderately greasy, and medium spicy. I loved the giardiniera too, pickled bits of crunchy carrot, celery, and the very hot sports. No cauliflower in this version. And, while the parts were tasty individually, the combination of hot link with even hotter condiment was too fiery for me and I nearly flamed out. The perfectly drawn Thomas Kemper draft root beer in the frosty mug was the only thing that saved me. One nice touch was the extra six ounces or so of root beer served in a plastic cup alongside the mug. At first I wondered why the freebie, but soon understood after tasting the Rajun Cajun. The lagniappe was very thoughtful and greatly appreciated.
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Grid-Group Cm-alpha, Profiling Cultural Factors for Decision Aiding
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AbstractHuman biases and routines, capabilities, and limitations strongly influence overall mission effectiveness; whether during real operations or simulations using models of humans. Many missions and environments challenge human capabilities (e.g., combat stress, waiting, fatigue from long hours or lengthy tour of duty). Knowledge is needed on cultural differences that may affect human effectiveness levels so that improved job design, equipment design, and safeguards can be implemented. The capability to measure and model the individual's human performance is a first analysis step. Also, valid techniques are required for modeling team workload as a function of individual workload. 21st Century Systems, Incorporated is pleased to propose to continue our research into the Grid-Group Cm-alpha concept. This concept consists of two development paths – one path for cultural factors and the other path relating cultural factors to other military environment factors. The overall concept draws upon research from the field of sociology and a stress-strain mechanical model from theoretical physics. Additionally, we will add a Decision Support Engine (DSE) that incorporates the concepts developed and allows the user to test scenarios. We will also be exploring avenues to validate the system under simulated and historical conditions.
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Looks amazing , Awesome job guys.
Beta just started! ( I think...)
When's the beta coming up..?
its slightly delayed at latest it will be up tomrow. sorry for the wait guys
Looks like it's gonna be tomorrow...
Or the next day?
Stop rating me dumb for being excited, jeez.
This gamemode is awesome, a lot better than your typical DarkRP clone. Great to see such work put into it.
You will release it to download ?
Probably not, it's also mentioned before. Read the thread before posting.
Carl, y u no finish crafting. I've been dieng to play
Most stupid FP Post 2012
you win
When is this coming? :(
It's been quite a few days since it's been delayed only a few. I am sad.
and then suddenly the thread died and the website is down?
Website aint down either? I've been checking it as in... every 2 hours or so.
Carl has gone back to school and doesn't have as much time to work on the gamemode. He also works a good amount of hrs throughout the week. Work will still continue with our gamemode just not as fast.
Sorry you guys
a little bump here. ive added some news. pictures of the new crafting system and the new skin.
When's the release date?
Good, I'd rather have an awesome gamemode than a shittily hastily developed one.
Can't wait till this comes out so I can quit playing World of Warcraft(agaaaaaiiinnnn) !
dat gui
this looks peic
peic wait i mena epic
mena wai i mena mean
wai wai i mean wait
tink i men thin
thin i maen think
maen i mean mean
ok3y on topic
when will dish gamemode get relazed?
Just registered on the website, I am interested in giving this RP a go. Tho I think my high ping will effect my game experience sadly.
I'm in melb, wherebouts are you and who are you connecting with?
Roleplaying can work with random people, if you do it right.


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Eberle vs Yakupov
Who should have first line honours with Hall and Nuge?
Personally I think Eakins should try the first overall line, as much as I love Eberle. But what do you think?
RNH plays better with Eberle and Hall and Yakupov seemed to click a bit down the stretch last year.
Divvy it up that way, add a third wheel, and which ever line produces more gets the title of "line 1".
Hard to say. Hall - RNH - Ebs seemed to have little trouble toppling most other teams top lines in terms of being more dominant when they are on the ice. They couldn't score but they were putting on solid pressure. Even versus heavy teams. They were held back by Kruegers terrible coaching and system.
Voted Eberle, assuming he's playing with RNH, but I want Perron there instead of Hall
Switch them up between shifts to confuse the opposing teams.
If RNH and Eberle can create their own offense again, you almost have to play Hall and Yak together.
They were just too good as a pair.
Yep gags would love having those guys with him and I'm sure Perron would love to play with a guy who can dish like rnh not to mention that Perron would open up more room for Eberle.
I went with my gut: "gurgleberle"
I'm still sour from not getting Monahan.
2 defensive playmaking centers between 4 goalscorers. :laugh:
unfortunately we have to settle with Gags:cry:
It's not about having the honor of being on the "1st line"..it's about which duo/trio has the best chemistry. We have two first lines.
I myself am not a fan of the hall Hopkins Eberle line. Just don't like loading up all on one line when the team lacks depth.
Hopefully we are able to ride two lines now.
Hopkins Eberle
Hall yakupov
Fill the holes.
Hall - Gagner - Yakupov 1a)
Perron - RNH - Eberle 1b)
Jones - Gordon - Hemsky 3)
Smyth - Lander - Jonesuu 5)
To start the year I'd like to see Hall play with Yakupov, which I guess would be the de-facto #1 line. There was serious Juggernaut potential on display in the waning days of the regular season. But I think it doesn't matter so much who plays with them - hell, you could put Gordon there. (I'd really love to see the Oilers pick up a 40pt two-way centre for the 2nd line and keep Gagner on the wing. Something in a Legwand.)
I'd like to see Yakupov on the 1st unit PP though. Or at least, I would like to see him have as much PP time as any other forward on the team.
Voted Yak, just not to be with Nuge and Hall. I'd run with
Hall - Gagner - Yakupov
Perron - RNH - Eberle
Hall-RNH-Eberle doesn't work and hasn't worked for any significant period of time.
Would much rather see what Yakupov can do in that spot.
Don't compare them. Both are amazing players. Both have there own talents and I'm just glad we have these 2 beauties. Comparing these 2 players is like comparing your 2 children, and which one you like better.
I think Eakins has the ability to move between the two of them as he sees fit.
Whereas the LW is clear: Hall> Perron, and the Center: RNH> Gagner , the RW is a toss up.
You want puck-handling, sweet hands and elite backhand and wrist shot?
Do you want aggressive, elite passing and one-timers?
Love it.
It's hard enough to contain Hall with all of his speed. Imagine having to deal with Yakupov as well? It would be impossible for d-men to cover these guys.
for me i put Hall - gags- yakupov together to play against the other teams top lines. the reason here is speed on the wings and tenacity to retrive the puck. you could really put anyone with yak/hall but gagner fits there because he is a great playmaker and goes hard to the net for rebounds/garbage goals.
then i have perron-rnh-eberle this line could play top minutes but not playing top minutes will allow them to dominate the opposition. i think both lines compliment each other great and should have no issues producing.
I'm not really concerned about "honours" I just think Yakupov's speed would fit better. He and Hall would cause so much havoc with that speed and skill, and then the 2nd line will skill and puck control you to death.
I think we should experiment with just about every possible combination of our top 6. Nuge and Ebs have had chemistry in the past, but who knows who will click this year.
I don't believe in set lines. We should shuffle the deck every shift.
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Charisse has gotten to where she will repeat everything I say!!!
Seriously…if I say something she thinks is funny…she repeats it.
If I say something that doesn't even really make sense to her…she will repeat it.
AND…if I look at her and tell her to say something she immediately repeats it. (The other day I told her to say, "I'm all that and a bag of chips" and she continued to say it for the next hour or so.)
It's really sort of easy for her…she simply listens to what her father says and repeats it.
Hey pastor…are you stressing out about what you are going to say for your upcoming Christmas service?
Why not just do what my little girl does…just listen to your Father and then repeat what He says!
He's been doing this WAY longer than anyone else has…
And…He already knows who is going to be at church.
SO…why not spend some time today and tomorrow on your face and asking Jesus to allow you to hear His voice clearer than you've ever heard it before.
As long as we are listening to Him we will always have a message…
And I've discovered that every time I feel like I haven't got a message inside of me…it's because I'm not paying attention to the message He is trying to teach me.
God already has the message prepared…we just need to repeat it.
SO…study like crazy, pray hard…and then GO FOR IT!!!
Life is too short and hell is too hot for us to think we must do this on our own.
He is faitfhul…He called us…He will sustain us…and He has a Word He wants to deliver through us…
Listen…THEN preach!!!
Can't wait!
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The CID is comprised of four squads of investigators: Robbery Squad, Burglary Squad, Financial Crimes Squad and the Theft Squad. Additionally, the CID has computer forensics investigators, a finger print and tool marks lab, an AFIX fingerprint identification system, the evidence/property room, and the mobile crime lab.
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Touché, 'Wild Horses (Prefab Sprout Cover)' – Free MP3 Download
When Los Angeles transplants Alex Lilly and Bram Inscore aren't on the road backing up Thurston Moore and Nicke Lowe, they perform as the xx-influenced duo Touché. Today the pair pay tribute to another of their heavy influences, Prefab Sprout, by delivering to Diffuser.fm readers an exclusive cover of that band's 'Wild Horses.'
"We've loved Prefab Sprout for a long time," Lilly told Diffuser.fm. "The lyrics to their song 'Wild Horses' so perfectly captures the awkwardness you feel when you have a crush on someone unattainable. The seductive groove and emotional, angst-y vibe make for one of the sexiest slow jams of all time."
We can all relate to this left-of-center feeling, and Alex's haunted vocal translates the emotion quite well. See for yourself below.


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Some sitting out Republican presidential primary
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:17:33 GMT —
CONWAY, SC -- There are 160,658 active registered voters in Horry County who can take part in Saturday's Republican presidential primary, but officials expect only about one fourth of those to vote. That leaves thousands sitting out, including those who aren't even registered.
There are many reasons people head to the polls, including a need to fulfill a civic duty. For Jennifer Dickinson, it's tradition passed on by her parents. "Every vote counts and every vote really can make a difference, so it's important that they go out there and at least give the best, because if you don't try, you can't succeed."
But everyone doesn't share her beliefs. Coastal Carolina University Political Science professor Dr. Frederick Wood says there are just as many reasons to vote as there are not to, because of the difficulties it can bring. "Part of the reason that voter turnout is decreasing is that we make it harder to vote. We vote in normal elections on a Tuesday. Why Tuesday? Why a workday? Why not on a Saturday? Why does voting have to take place during business hours, why can't it take place over multiple days? Why not through the mail?"
"I don't want to make a decision that I don't know anything about. I feel like it would be irresponsible of me," says Alex Diehl. He's never voted in an election despite having parents who do head to the polls. "I've never really paid attention to politics. I feel like that's just something that's out of my realm to worry about in my point in life."
Before you're quick to judge those like Diehl who don't vote, Dr. Wood says, "In a presidential year, we think it's great if more than 50 percent of the people turn out, but that doesn't mean that the other 50 percent don't care about politics. It just means that they might've lived in a state where it was a red state so why go out and vote? Why waste your time?" He continues, "Just because you don't vote doesn't mean that you don't read the newspaper or that you don't have an opinion."
Dr. Wood says voting is just as much a personal decision as what you're going to watch on television.
As for Diehl, he plans to pay attention to politics in the future. "I will vote eventually once I get into a situation where I know what I'm doing with my life a little better. Once I get a feel for what direction that I'd like to see the community go."
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday.


text: Chad Reed Wins Sydney Supercross | October 21, 2002 Australian Chad Reed dominated the Sydney Supercross held at the Superdome Stadium in Sydney, Australia, Saturday night. The Yamaha factory rider raced through the night winning his three heats races, semi-final and the main event in front of a sellout crowd. In 2001 Reed also returned to his homeland and, on that night, he led home Suzuki's Travis Pastrana.The night began with Reed taking on KTM rider Craig Anderson in a race that was loaded with action, as Anderson led early before Reed fought his way through for the win. For the 10,000-strong crowd, the chance to see Reed in action was made all the better, as he was entered in five races in the evening. The East Coast 125cc Supercross Champion not only put together a flawless performance, he also did some practice laps aboard his Yamaha 450cc four-stroke."It's nice to ride in front of the crowd," Reed said. "I don't get to come home too often and this is really a highlight for me. I was not surprised by the pace here tonight, we have some quick guys and that has not changed since I've been away."The final proved to be an easy one for Reed, although the early going had some surprises. Reed gated off the pace, but he worked his way into the lead within the first minutes of the race. Soon thereafter, Reed passed second-placed Cameron Taylor and set about lapping the complete field. By race end, Reed had lapped everyone expect Taylor. Taking third place was Anderson.By Freelance Comments


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Marketplace Shanghai Bureau Chief Scott Tong will bring to a close his 3-year posting in China next week with a series about the controversial policy that restricts many Chinese families to having no more than one child. The series will run on Marketplace and Marketplace Morning Report from Monday, June 21 to Friday June 25 with additional content featured on the website.
Throughout the week, Marketplace will look at how the policy came into being 30 years ago and how it evolved. It will examine the highly-programmed lives of these "Little Emperors" and the way in which businesses market to them and will ask whether Chinese citizens actually want bigger families in a rapidly urbanizing and often materialistic society. It will look at the economic repercussions of the policy in terms of future labor shortages and ask whether China's days as the cheap-labor "factory of the world" are numbered. Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal will also discuss the viability of the policy with Scott.
On Tuesday, June 22, Marketplace Morning Report will talk with Scott about the difficult transition faced by these sometimes pampered children who must go on to face the tough and highly competitive Chinese workplace.
During the week, Marketplace will showcase a multimedia package that includes an audio slide show and photographs of many of the people featured in the radio reports. There will also be a quiz about the One Child Policy and a series of blog posts from Scott Tong and Marketplace Shanghai Researcher, Cecelia Chen.


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Artist Lee Wen 'attacked in bathroom' at Hong Kong's City University
Singaporean was found unconscious and bloodied in toilet after City University forum
Singaporean artist Lee Wen was discharged from hospital yesterday, a day after he was found unconscious in a City University bathroom with facial injuries following a forum there.
Police and media had initially said Lee could not recall if he had slipped and hurt himself or was beaten up. But he became convinced he had been attacked, according to his friend and fellow artist, Chan San-mu.
During the forum, Lee criticised the human rights situation on the mainland, but he did not speculate on a motive for the apparent attack, which resulted in minor injuries.
Lee was too tired to discuss with his friends who could have been behind the attack, said Chan, who met Lee after he was discharged from Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital. Lee was set to leave Hong Kong as scheduled today.
The 56-year-old, who has Parkinson's disease, was in the city for the Art Basel event.
"He was attacked before he had a chance to see what [the perpetrator] looked like," Chan said.
Liu Nanxi, another friend of Lee's and the project officer of the Centre for Community Cultural Development, wrote on her Facebook page on Saturday: "There was blood all over [his] face and he was left unconscious on the floor for half an hour."
Yesterday Liu wrote that Lee had told them "not to jump to any conclusions" when they asked him if the culprit could be an extremist from the mainland.
Online, many speculated that Lee had been attacked because during the forum he raised concerns about the arrest this month of soldier-turned-artist Chen Guang. Police in Beijing arrested Chen when he staged a work of performance art to commemorate the Tiananmen Square crackdown as its 25th anniversary approaches.
Richard Tsoi Yiu-cheong, vice-chairman of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements in China, said "it would be hard to draw any conclusion based on the incomprehensive reports". But he said the alliance would offer help if necessary.
City University declined to comment.
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new AR build
I just bought an AR lower receiver by sportswere / r guns. I have nothing but the receiver and am new to the whole aspect of an AR build. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'll post updates as the build goes on. Thought I would share my excitement with my new project.
First, congratulations on you newly aquired SUR. Second, read the stickies, then the build threads ..... then read em' again and then decide on what you want to do with the rifle.
Once you know that, then we will be able to better help you along the path to the dark side ...
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Buy a good LPK (lower parts kit) and start thinking about what kind of AR you want to end up with. The Daniel Defense LPK (about $90) is pretty sought after, but it's also awful hard to find. I think Spikes offers some good LPKs for very good prices through JoeBob's. But those are both combat type setups, which may or may not be what you're after.
Figure out what barrel, handguard, and twist rate you want. Don't let anyone tell you that you need a 1:7 twist. It might in fact be ideal for you, and it also might not. 1:7 has benefits. But 1:8 is super versatile. And 1:9 will handle about 95+% of the stuff that most AR owners run through their guns.
The point is, do your own research and figure out what upper configuration suits your needs. Same for the trigger, especially if your goal is a target/varmint gun.
Find a barrel, bolt, optics, and trigger that suit your needs...probably in that order. But the latter two get a bit of a priority boost if your goal is to slow-fire super tight groups.
So, after reading the stickies, talking to a friend, and scouring the net for more information, I think I have a pretty good idea what I want to do with it. It will pretty much be an all around multi-purpose home defense/SHTF rifle. I think I'm going with a mid-length. I don't know a whole lot about commercial vs mil spec aside from fitting issues, but I think I want to go mil spec.
Not sure what barrel twist I need yet. The only thing I'm pretty set on so far is the somewhat inconsequential Magpul Moe forest green furniture.
I wanted to do a "full" build, but I'm thinking I should just get a complete upper so I won't have to deal with seating the barrel, etc.
Unfortunately, this build will take a while to complete as I don't have 1000 on hand to just order the parts. I will slowly get parts here and there every month with the extra cash left over after bills.
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Update: I picked up an LPK by CMMG and installed it. Was easier than I thought save for the trigger guard roll pin. I had to force it a bit and kinda boogered the end. Marred the finish a bit too but I'm gonna paint it when I'm done anyway so it's not a huge deal.
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Congrats. I did a kinda full build. I bought every piece separate put the entire lower together. I got all the upper parts and was at a local shop with the last bit and asked if they could get the barrel to seat. I tried but with a messed up arm and 2 day before surgery I could not get it to. He said bring in all the parts and he would put it together for me for nothing. It was just the barrel out so I let him. Lol.
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I'd like to share an update on the build. It's taking longer than I hoped but I'm being a little picky and careful with choosing How to go about my upper. My lower is now complete.
I'm in a similar situation, building a CMMG lower and buying a complete flat topupper, but really like the stock you picked with the cheek rest. If like to know what brand stock that is. Good work/thread.
Best thing to consider is how did you like building the lower? If you enjoyed it and it was fun, then give the upper build a try. I'd recommend an upper receiver vise block and armorers wrench though.
If you're worried about buggering up the upper build, you can buy a complete upper. That's what I did for my first build. Built the lower and bout a complete upper. I'm about to start my second build and I'm going to build both sections this time.
The buffer tube set is from ATI, I picked that up at my local gun shop. I went online for the stock which is also by ATI and cost only $30 from cheaper than dirt. I was very surprised at the quality of it too for being so inexpensive.
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Claudia Schiffer, A Model Life
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer skillfully manages a career that proves that classic beauty will always be in fashion.
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Now, of course, Claudia Schiffer is recognized everywhere she goes—by the media, the paparrazzi and her many fans, all of whom constantly seek her out, taking photographs, asking for interviews and autographs. At times, she admits, it can be a little much.
"When I'm working, I consider it part of my work," she says. "If I'm attending a public event, or even if I'm on the street going to work, it's not a problem for me. But on vacation it has bothered me a lot. I understand logically that people have a need to see a celebrity, to know what's going on in their lives. But after a while it became so bad it was affecting the rest of my family, too."
Her family vacations on Majorca, where they owned a house. "There was no big wall," she says. "There was the house and the pool and the view and a little wall. And we had 20 photographers out on the wall every day. So I would stay inside all day. I didn't want to go out until the evening, when they would be gone. Then my sister and my mother started to do the same thing. We felt awkward going out in bikinis with everybody watching, or sunbathing topless on a boat, which in Europe everybody does. We couldn't do it. It was very uncomfortable being watched all the time. So we sold the house, and we're building a new one with a wall around it so we can have our private family life. I feel I have the right to take a vacation. There are many advantages of being well known, but that's the major disadvantage."
Another area in which she insists on some semblance of privacy is her personal life. She and the magician David Copperfield have been engaged for more than three years. He reportedly gave her a five-carat engagement ring, but so far there have been no wedding bells. She will talk about their relationship, but only a little. "I don't want to talk about my private life too much," she says. There are as yet, she says, "no official plans for marriage," but they are still very close. "We're just really great friends," she says. "We share a lot of things—hobbies, passions, interests. We have a lot of fun together." And yes, he does share with her the secrets of his astounding prestidigitations. "I'm there when he invents something, when he rehearses it, so naturally I know," she says.
Schiffer has many hobbies she enjoys pursuing in the little spare time she has, with or without Copperfield. She enjoys contemporary art and collects paintings and drawings she has found in her travels, particularly the (former Soviet) Georgian painter Kako, who creates figurative art. She enjoys skiing and playing tennis, and likes to curl up with a good book at night. One of her favorite relaxations is painting—watercolors or acrylics of animals and people.
But what this woman of beauty considers one of the most beautiful things in life, she says, is singing; not her own, but that of others. "I have a real passion for singing," she says, "especially Broadway musicals. The dancing, the acting, it all makes the performers beautiful. I saw the revival of Chicago last week and thought the dancers and singers were marvelous."
And she really appreciates good cigars. "I love the smell of a good cigar, the elegance, the feel. I enjoy the camaraderie of being with people smoking cigars, the friendship, the good feeling, the laughter." She most often experiences cigars with her fashion friends, among them Steven Florio, the president of Conde-Nast Publications. "I like being part of the mood, the excitement of the occasion," she says.
For five hours on the day of her Cigar Aficionado photo shoot, clad first in a light blue Armani dress, then a navy Ralph Lauren halter dress, and surrounded by a garland of hydrangeas, she puffed away contentedly at a passel of the finest Cubans—Cohiba Robustos and Siglo IVs, Montecristos No. 1 and 2. The elegance of the cigars seemed a perfect accompaniment to the grace of her slender hands; the smile on her face enhanced her pervasive sensuality, and the aromatic smoke drifting gently overhead added just a touch of mystery to her magical beauty. One look made it clear that handmade Havanas and haute couture go well together.
One hobby Schiffer most emphatically does not have is collecting, or wearing, jewelry. "I'm not a jewelry person," she says—an unexpected declaration from one who travels in a world where gold and diamonds are de rigueur. A glance reveals that she practices what she preaches—she is wearing a wristwatch with a plain black band, and a small jeweled crucifix on a thin gold chain around her neck. "I think it's because my mother has never been a jewelry person," she says. "I don't have holes in my ears, so I couldn't even wear earrings. It bothers me when I have a lot of things on. It's not me. I'm more simple and practical. Jewelry doesn't reflect my personality."
What her personality does reflect is the desire to continue to branch out from modeling. "In the beginning, modeling was very exciting. It fulfilled me. It was very satisfying, because everything was new, and you have all these dreams and goals, and you're hoping to achieve them. I wanted to be on certain covers, work with certain photographers and designers. And that's what happened. I fulfilled them. But now that I'm a little older, I think to myself that I've done this. Now I want to be more involved, more creative, make more decisions myself, come up with my own ideas and have them carried out."
She has appeared on television in Europe, hosting the French Fashion Awards and the World Music Awards in Monaco. She has completed her first major movie, a drama called The Blackout, directed by Abel Ferrara (Bad Lieutenant, The Funeral). Scheduled for release this year, the movie costars Matthew Modine and Dennis Hopper. "I loved it," she says. "I didn't want to leave. We all became friends, we became a team, and I enjoyed acting so much. Ferrara is so great with actors. He takes the time to help you, to explain, to allow you to come up with your own ideas. He is so open to them."
She would like to return to the screen, but only with the right script and the right role. "I don't want the main role," she says. "I want to start first with small things, to get my feet wet, to see what I can do. I'm just a beginner."
Last year, the House of Chanel ended its relationship with Schiffer and replaced her with the very skinny British model Stella Tennant—after Tennant removed rings in her nose and navel. Some in the fashion press, which is, by definition, trendy and fickle, began saying that perhaps the era of Claudia was over, that the public was getting tired of her, that she was not as much in demand on the runways of Paris and New York, that she was really more a look than a model.
Such talk, Schiffer says, does not surprise or trouble her. "It would concern me if it was true," she says. "But it's not. I work as much as I've always worked. I make the same amount of money. I see my schedule in front of me and I know how busy it is. I still have my contracts, and if I lose one I get another. What I think is happening is simply that the more well known you get, the more you are criticized, the more people try to bring you down. I see it all the time with other celebrities, so why shouldn't it happen to me, too?"
Eventually, though, she says, the era of Claudia will be over. Last year she said that because she was financially secure, she no longer had to think about what she would be doing when she was 30 or 35. But she has thought about what she would like to be involved in a decade from now—and it is unlikely to include modeling.
"In 10 years, I think I will probably not model anymore," she declares. "Lauren Hutton and Christie Brinkley are great examples of those who fight the image of successful models only being there for a certain period of time, but I think that what they do is not for me. I would still need to be active. I can't sit still for long periods. I need always to be doing something. So I'd love to develop book or television projects, or make a movie. And I'd like to be involved in a charity to which I can give a lot of time. Because I'll have a lot of time."
She has always been a fan of Audrey Hepburn, she says. "I really admire her very much. And I love that when she didn't do that many movies anymore, because she was older and didn't get enough good roles, she gave all that time to Unicef. I'd love when I'm older to have her grace and charisma. Which is not something you can have when you're young, because it's the experience of life that gives it to you. But that's what I'd like for my future."
Another goal is being more comfortable with herself. "I've never liked myself too much," she says. "I've always thought I was too shy, too reserved, that I should be more open, more this, more that. But I've learned to say to myself that I am the way I am, and the more I am myself the better I'll be. Of course you want to work to be a good person, but first you have to learn to accept yourself."
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Killers smile after brawl sentencing
Two men who murdered another in a brawl are to spend at least 20 years in jail.
Grant Andrew Sumner, 20, and Daniel Glenn Fitzgerald, 26, were found guilty in the South Australian Supreme Court.
The victim, Kym Drover, 22, died at a house at Elizabeth South in northern Adelaide in June 2011.
The two men also were found guilty of causing serious harm with intent.
Justice Michael David said the men were part of a bigger group of eight to 16 people who planned to burst into the house with weapons, carrying poles, planks of wood and a pitchfork.
In Sumner's case, he said it was out of character and a tragedy for all concerned.
Justice David sentenced both to the mandatory minimum of 20 years in jail.
The men smiled and waved to family members as they were led away.
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Cesar Manuel
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Roomy, Rugged
July 15, 2013
This tent feels very rugged and we plan to get plenty of use out of it. For large families this tent works out great, and ventilates well. I have a couple of recommendations. First, make sure you set the tent up at least once before you actually go out. The directions need improvement, but it is possible to figure them out without too much fuss. The second time around it will go much faster. Also, it would be nice to have a couple extra poles to hold the overhanging part of the rain fly.
Lien Frary
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Excellent Tent
June 6, 2013
After our first use of this tent, I have to say that I love it! We finally had to retire our Tetragon 4 (after more than 14 years, the fly eventually wore out) and decided to get the Suite V6. My husband is over six feet tall and so we decided to go for a tent with extra room. This tent not only gave us plenty of extra floor space, but was plenty big for my husband. The small area in the front of the tent allowed us to stash all of our gear and extra bags in a nice, out of the way place. Overall, my husband and I are very pleased with our purchase.
Shaunna Clinger
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Good for Extra Room, Nice Window
November 23, 2012
If you are looking for some extra room inside your tent then I would definitely get this one. With three people going camping there was plenty of room for us to not only sleep in the tent comfortably, but also have extra space to do things like eating inside the tent if insects are a bother. There was enough space for our gear and us (and our baby) with plenty of room to spare for chairs. The wide window was also great for when we wanted to enjoy ourselves inside while still admiring the view. We had a couple of issues, but one might have been unique to us. First we would have to caution against getting this tent if you are trying to go hiking with it as it is a little heavy when packed up. Second, some of the support poles' cords snapped the first time we used them, so trying to figure out which pole goes where was a chore. Tent has worked great other than that.
Troy Mauldin
2 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Careful of the Floor
November 16, 2012
If you are planning to use chairs or tables in the tent, don't use this model. The bottom of the tent is constructed using the same thin nylon as the rest of it, so it probably wouldn't hold up to point pressure very well. It also seems like the bottom of the tent might leak since they attach the different panels at the bottom edge. I have only gotten tents used with woods camping before, so the construction differences were a surprise. Even though I was considering sending the tent back, my family seems to like it so I am reconsidering. Just make sure you know how you are going to use the tent before you purchase this model.
Blake Norwood
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Simple Tent, Works Well
January 17, 2012
The tent is fairly simple to put up and break down. I like the fact that it is so easy to get in and out of it. One word of caution, some cots or beds won't fit very well in the tent since the floor layout is a little unusual.
Luke Rosas
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Value, No Serious Issues
November 20, 2011
Make sure that you set up the tent at least once before you take it out the first time. We had a little bit of a moisture problem, but nothing serious. I definitely believe that we got a great value with this tent and would buy it again.
Luis France
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Love the Tent, Needs Better Directions
October 8, 2011
Our family (including children and two dogs) chose this tent for its room and durability, and we are glad we did. All the space that the multiple rooms give us lets us all fit in comfortably with room to spare for our gear (there were also pockets on the walls to keep the gear off the ground). The room separators are removable and the two doors are nice and big. Although some people dislike the material the bottom is made of, I believe that it keeps water out better than plastic tent floors (kept us completely dry in moderate rain). It is nice that the rain fly can be removed so easily when you don't need it. The only real problem we had was with the directions. They are extremely confusing for those not used to setting up a tent, and they really need better illustrations. Even so, we put the tent up in less than half an hour at home and less than twenty minutes at the campgrounds.
Amir Epperson
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Weatherproof, Excellent Buy
July 1, 2011
Our first use of this tent was on a family excursion that lasted for over a week. During the day it was hot, the nights were cold, there were winds throughout the trip, and there were a few storms as well. Even with all these different extremes this tent was excellent. There were some floor punctures in the last Eureka tent that we had (but it lasted 10 years) and it was eventually not big enough for our family. This new tent has had no issue keeping all water out while it is raining and I recommend putting a tarp underneath of the tent when setting up to make sure that you can protect the bottom from anything too sharp. Also, if you camp a lot and have set up many tents then the directions shouldn't give you any issue, but if you are unsure I would recommend doing it at least once before the first trip. This tent has definitely given us our money's worth.
Quinn Bynum
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Eureka Tents Are Great
March 3, 2011
I have been camping in Eureka tents for a long time (borrowing my family's, now buying my own), and I have to say that I have never been disappointed. Quite the opposite, they are my favorite brand! They pack up and set up with no hassle, and I have never had any trouble cleaning any of them. They have kept me dry and cool, so I will definitely continue buying Eureka and recommend that you do as well!
Jordan Ho
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Good Tent, Instructions a Little Different Than Usual
December 24, 2010
So far this tent has met my expectations from previous Eureka brand tents. I do like how spacious it is for a six person tent, and the fly keeps everything nice and dry. I tend to carry my camping stuff in the back of a pickup truck, so I do think that the bag (made from tent nylon) will probably tear from being roughed up too much. When I first put the tent together it was pretty windy (winds around 20 mph), but even without any help I managed to get it up in less than half an hour. I left it out for a while after putting it together and the winds picked up to around 30 mph for the next day. Even with all the wind the tent stayed strong and feels great. I would put it together at least once before you actually go camping with it since the directions are a little unclear.
4 Stars
Nice Tent - BAD Instructions
September 7, 2010
Don't get me wrong, I like this tent, but you would think that an international company like Eureka could find someone with 5th grade English skills to write their Instructions. They are worse than bad. Totally Useless!!! That aside it is a very nice - roomy tent. Do yourself a favor and set it up in the back yard before you go camping - get several smart friends to come over and buy them the best beer to help you.
4 Stars
Tangram tent
July 24, 2010
We just returned from our first camping trip using our new Eureka V6 tent. It is an odd shape-like the designer put it together with tangram blocks. The corners are not at right angles so regular shaped items like an air mattress do not fit right. This being said, I liked the tent and it worked fine for us. There were 4 adults, two of which were over 6 ft. tall. We could all stand upright, plenty of room for two twin and one queen mattress. Because of the tall, lean profile, I was concerned about stability in wind. It weathered moderate windy conditions with a minimum of flapping and swaying. It didn't rain so I don't know how it shapes out in wet conditions. So far, so good. It sets up fairly easily, goes much quicker with two. If it stays waterproof in the rain I'll add another star.
Allison Do
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great for Beach Camping
March 2, 2010
Overall this tent has served us very well when camping on the beach or grassy areas. If you were to take it camping in the woods the bottom of the tent might need some protection from sharp sticks or rocks. Is has stood up to everything nature has thrown at it so far (heavy winds and driving rain) and stayed structurally sound the whole time. We like tents like this because of how well ventilated they stay when it is hot outside. It is fairly simple to clean and tie down properly, and we don't anticipate any problems with it.
5 Stars
roomy but...
January 27, 2010
I ordered this tent for a camping trip I am going to take this summer. I set it up in my backyard. It took me about 90 minutes- but I could do it faster now that I know what goes where. The instructions were minimally helpful. As it is winter here, and was about 39 degrees- We have not slept in the tent yet. I have some concerns, though, and am thinking about sending it back. One, the material seems flimsy for what I paid for it. (made in China) Two, it is very tall, which is good because so am I , however, it looks like it may not be stable in the wind. As soon as the weather warms up- we will take it to a nearby campground (Zions Natl. Park) and try it out.
Dean Huynh
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Would Buy Again
March 7, 2009
So far I have not used the tent while it has rained, so I can't vouch for its waterproofing, but I can tell you that the ventilation on this tent is great. The design of the tent keeps it bright inside and it is good looking from the outside. It was simple to put up and feels strong even though it is light. I would buy it again.


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Men are problem solvers and hunters. Before men go into the woods hunting or go to the store shopping (for men it's really the same thing), they've usually decided what they're after. "Shopping" simply means finding what they're after.
They may "shop around" for a better price, better quality or an alternative solution, i.e., Plexiglas instead of window glass. But once they find what they're after, they buy it and leave. Successful hunting/shopping means: Get the highest quality for the lowest price as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Shopping for women is a more complex process. They, too, can be after specific items ("need 2 gallons of milk"). When their list includes an unspecific menu ("family gathering on Sunday"), however, they want to consider alternatives, remembering which guests are vegetarian or need gluten-free items.
Indeed, women are wired to shop. Women's brains have far more connective tissue than men; women have constant, instant access to their unwritten list of needs for everyone they know. Moreover, women have better peripheral vision designed to continually scan for items that will meet those needs.
The SISS strikes when a husband and wife walk through a store for the stated purpose of finding him a new shirt. He thinks he needs one shirt; that's all they're after. However, she suddenly notices a perfect toy for their grandson, a beautiful blouse for her mother and an incredible shoe sale on the way to the shirt department. An hour later they make it to the shirt department, where he ends up with three shirts.
Experts Barbara and Allen Pease explain that most men rate this type of apparently aimless shopping with their wives "on a par with having a prostate examination by a doctor with cold hands."
For women, shopping is worthwhile, even if nothing is purchased. The Peases note, however, that for men, the idea of going "out for the day with a group of other men with no clear destination, no clear goals, objectives or time limits, and return home empty-handed, would class him as a failure."
As with other male-female differences, it's important that couples recognize and respect the fact that they do not shop the same way.
Wives: If you leave the house with your husband for a specific purchase, you have produced an expectation about the trip. Violating this expectation is like violating a promise. The first time you see that "special something" that's not on the list but you "have to look at," realize you're violating an expectation you've helped create.
Husbands: Understand that shopping is important for wives and gives them ways to nurture others. If you go with them, think of your goal as learning more about your wife, not buying anything in particular. Stepping into her world and helping her is a gift that will be appreciated.
Shopping can be time spent together strengthening the relationship. By understanding and respecting your differences, you increase your chances for enjoying shopping together.
�2014, All Rights Reserved. James Sheridan's website is www.marriagedoneright.com. This column is the personal opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinion of The News-Sentinel.


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ALBANY (Oct. 21)
A strongly-worded resolution calling for revision of the McCarran-Walter Immigration Act was adopted here at the close of a two-day regional conference of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds. The parley was attended by 150 Jewish community leaders. The resolution urged support of a substitute immigration measure introduced by Senator Herbert Lehman.
The conference took action calling for development of community leadership; maximum fund-raising efforts this year and more effective central community organization to meet pressing needs in Israel and other overseas areas and to meet local and national needs here at home, and a final resolution calling for the unification of the fund-raising efforts of Israel's institutions of higher learning.
Herbert Abeles of Newark reported that central Jewish community organizations have raised a billion dollars in the past seven years. With that assistance, he said, Israel was helped to absorb 700,000 refugees, the DP camps in Europe were emptied, refugees were resettled in the United States, Canada, South America, and elsewhere; and in America these funds have "built new community skylines"–hospitals, community centers, homes for the aged, synagogues, child care centers and other facilities and programs to meet local community needs.
Nevertheless, he pointed out, in Israel, Europe and North Africa people still need help to make them self-supporting. At home, he said, we still face the challenge of care for the aged, child care, Jewish education, family service, health and welfare programs and the strengthening of democracy. Warning that community fund raising has shown a sharp decline in recent years, he called for greater community effort and statesmanship to severse this trend and meet Jewish philanthropic obligations wherever they exist.
Philip Bernstein, associate director of the CJFWF, told the Jewish community leaders that Israel has embarked on a sound economic course towards self-sufficiency. The ability to develop that potential will determine how long and how great will be the need for continued philanthropic aid. The nation has adopted various fiscal reforms, stimulated agricultural production, restricted imports of raw materials and machinery within the limits of income from abroad and has also adopted a program of deflation and further austerity in an effort to build a sound economic structure, he reported.


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"President Bashar al Assad of Syria has lately seemed to be doing everything possible to make himself an ex-dictator — and this week he took yet another step in that direction.
"Assad delivered the keynote address to the 10th meeting of Syria's Ba'ath Party Congress. Expectations have frequently run high that Bashar was a closet reformer, the man who would drag Syria from its closed, proto-Stalinist past into an era of Arab glasnost and perestroika. Assad, however, has always failed to deliver, and Syria's politics and economy have remained stagnant.
"But more puzzling than Assad's missed opportunities to reform have been his strategic mistakes. Whereas his father, Hafez, mesmerized American presidents with his cunning, guile and tenacity, Bashar's equivocation on Iraq, support for Hezbollah and Palestinian terror groups, and barely visible aid in the battle against Al Qaeda have earned only contempt from the White House's current inhabitant.
"Recently, Assad's blunders have seemed to intensify. In a truly stunning display of diplomatic ineptitude, Assad strong-armed Lebanon to accept a second term for a quisling president and, by all accounts, arranged the daylight assassination of former Prime Minister Rafiq al Hariri. This had the result of reviving U.S.-French relations from their Iraq-war nadir by giving the two counties a common purpose: evicting Syria from Lebanon. In the months that followed, Assad brought ignominy to his army, which was compelled — without a single bullet being fired — to beat a hasty retreat from a country it had dominated for a generation. He also triggered the expulsion of probably a quarter-million or more Syrian workers from Lebanon — nobody knows for sure how many — which swelled the ranks of Syria's unemployed overnight.
"To paraphrase the courageous Syrian reformer Ammar Abdulhamid, if the Assads were the modern-day Corleones, Hafez dreamed of having Michael succeed him, but was stuck with Fredo.
"Given how brittle Assad's government has become, Syria is one country in which a battle of ideas may itself be enough to trigger fundamental change. If so, Fredo Corleone's days in power are numbered."
The Management May Have Changed, but the Violent Policies Continue
Author Rachel Ehrenfeld writes on www.FrontPageMagazine.com May 26 that the Palestinians' new leader hasn't made much of a difference:
"Abu Mazen [Mahmoud Abbas] talks about how important it is to stop terrorism; however, he considers all terrorists that have committed atrocities against Israel, as heroes,' said Brig-Gen. Yossi Kupperwasser, Chief Intelligence Analyst for the Israel Defense Force.
"He continued: '[Abu Mazen] says that terrorism is not good; however, he takes no actions whatsoever to stop terrorism.' In fact, the Palestinian Authority under Abu Mazen 'is not interested in implementing arrests, disarming terrorist groups from their weapons, punishing terrorists, or stopping the smuggling of weaponry.' Indeed, according to Prime Minister Sharon … 'terrorist activities have not yet ceased. The smuggling of weapons and arms production continues, and there is no real prevention of terrorist actions.'
"Moreover, Abbas is continuing in [Yasser] Arafat's footsteps, and has done nothing to change the culture of hatred towards Israel that prevails in the Palestinian territories and encourages continuing terror attacks against Israel. According to Amnesty International's recent report, 'Palestinian armed groups have repeatedly shown total disregard for the most fundamental human rights, notably the right to life, by deliberately targeting Israeli civilians and by using Palestinian children in armed attacks.'
"Even the reforms of the P.A.'s 13 Security Services/terrorist organizations did not result in the dismantling of these terror organizations. Instead, Abbas continues to protect terrorists by legitimizing them and funding their activities from the P.A.'s budget.
"The reform of the financial mismanagement of the P.A. is not fairing much better, despite years of demands for reform by the United States and the European Union. But if the past is any indication, do not expect that the donors will stop financing the P.A. Only last month, former E.U. commissioner Christopher Patten's assistant Emma Unwin disclosed that 'when we started giving direct budgetary assistance at the end of 2002, we were dealing with a Palestinian Authority that had a very untransparent system of financial management.'
"This, however, did not prevent them from giving the P.A.'s 'untransparent system' more than $2.5 billion of European taxpayers' money, which in turn enabled the Palestinians to continue with their intifada."
Comforting Words? 'We Are Slayers of Prophets; We Live Off Their Blood'
Columnist Cal Thomas writes in the The Washington Times (www.washingtontimes.com) on June 5 about the double standard by which Muslim abuse of non-believers is judged:
"Islamic countries apply a double standard on treatment of 'holy books' and people who differ in faith and practice from Islamic dogma. While Islamic groups in the United States are engaged in 'sensitivity training' sessions for non-Muslims that have included federal workers, the Ohio National Guard and U.S. Air Force Academy, there are no such sessions for Muslims to teach them tolerance for non-Islamic faiths. Quite the contrary.
"The least verbal or physical slight of any Muslim in America is immediately condemned by activist groups and sometimes the U.S. government. But the denigration of Jews and Christians throughout much of the Islamic world is theological and political business as usual. Jews are regularly referred to as 'apes and pigs,' mostly because that is what the Koran calls them.
"According to the MEMRI-TV Monitor Project (www. memri.org), which observes the way Jews, especially, are portrayed throughout the Middle East, a Jordanian produced program titled 'Stories From Before the Verses Came Down' was aired in February on Saudi Iqra TV.
"The soap opera included familiar anti-Semitic stuff, such as blaming ancient Jews for distorting their own Torah to make it seem Mohammed could not be the 'true prophet' and having a Jewish character say, 'We are the slayers of prophets, and we live off their blood. We live for destroying them.'
"Despite the Western diplomatic talk about Arabs and Palestinians living in peace with even a geographically reduced Israel, the Arab world demonstrates no intention of coming to terms with Israel or the Jewish (or Christian) people, unless it involves their complete subjugation to Islam or death."


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My teeth are primarily straight. My problem is that my upper canines are higher than the rest of my teeth. I need them to come down and then file the dramatic point off. I want that flat, straight across look and am wondering if Invisalign can achieve this or if traditional braces would be more appropriate?
Can Invisalign Bring my Top Canines Down or Do I Need Traditional Braces?
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Yes it is possible with Invisalign
Invisalign CAN extrude teeth
Invisalign does have limitations to what it can do in a timely manner. While extrusion CAN be done, often it takes a long time. Traditional braces can be more predictable and take less time, and with tooth colored brackets can be nearly as invisible.
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Yes Invisalign can pull them down slightly...
But remember one thing,that you cant just pull teeth down without taking into consideration the lower teeth and where they will hit with the upper ones..Its called occlusion or bite. You may be able to intrude the teeth on both sides of the canines as well to give you that even straight look that you are wanting...Doing a combination of both movements works well sometimes...Dr Thomas
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Invisalign can be used to extrude teeth.
The canines are the longest teeth in the mouth and then can sometimes be the most difficult to rotate or move with only a plastic shell over the top of them. Invisalign is great for minor rotations, crowding and movements less than 2mm or rotating less than 30 degrees. You should be able to get some improvement for sure, however, if you are looking for more than 2-3mm movement, traditional braces will give stronger external forces to achieve that.
It is possible, but I'd rather do what I know will work
Invisalign is a great appliance for many cases. But is does have its limitations. One of those is predictably extruding or moving teeth out of the bone. It certainly is possible, but a skilled design by the doctor and lab, the patient wearing their aligners well, maybe wearing elastics, and a healthy dose of good luck would be necessary. I have seen some amazing cases with Invisalign. But when your primary concern is to do something that is one of the appliances primary limitations, I would think twice about it.
Good luck,
Dr. D
Extrusion of canines more predictable with braces
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It's been a spell since we've heard about Ashley Dupre (nee Ashley Youmans, a.k.a. Ashley DiPietro), so it should be no surprise that her last gasp at minute 14 is an eight-page photo shoot in the May issue of Playboy. What is surprising is that Ashley is on fire -- literally.
The one-time call girl for Eliot Spitzer was stretched out in a Malibu mansion surrounded by candles when the thinkable happened: "A few strands of her hair caught on fire at one point because of all the hairspray," a source told the New York Post. "The stylist, Jorge Serrano from the Chris McMillan Salon, was the first one to notice and rushed over to put it out with his hands."
Ashley was fine, so don't worry, although she was apparently wearing either lingerie or fake fur at the time. Some of those faux pelts can catch fire faster than the latest fad from Japan, so Ash was pretty lucky.
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