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Kelvin Sampson brought IU to the dark side with lack of ethics, though his excess texts and phone calls wouldn't even register as wrong-doing at a place like KY. What was worse, though, was that he brought in kids who apparently didn't care enough to go to class, failed drug tests, and in general were scum.
Guess what, IU turned on the arc lights, did it themselves even as the NCAA was doing it, and all those cockroaches scattered. The NCAA didn't make us field a team of walk-ons, we chose that path because the program needed a lysol bath even more than the NCAA was demanding.
Now we are back in the light. Players are going to class, getting A's and B's, graduating in 3 years (maybe less for Zeller!), representing our school well off the court, and playing some extremely entertaining basketball. The only people still on the dark side are cynics like OlBlu who either fail to open their eyes or just choose not to see.
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The poster "pacertom" since this forum began (and before!). I changed my name here to "Slick Pinkham" in honor of the imaginary player That Bobby "Slick" Leonard picked late in the 1971 ABA draft (true story!).
I didn't just give up on IU. I gave up on the NCAA and all university sports. I just read where Johnny Football raised $38 million for his university last year. His only reward was a scholarship and if he blows out a knee, he will be discarded and forgotten in a flash. I find something seriously wrong with all of that. Plus all of the problems we have seen all over the counntry show me that the entire system is hopelessly corrupt. I don't watch any of it any more...... I would be willing to bet one of my favorite steak dinners that somewhere down the line we will find that some of these things are going on at IU right now....... It may take ten years for it to come out but it will be there... ...
Where's my steak?
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If we beat Sparty tomorrow, could we jump to #3 in the polls? Michigan and Kansas likely 1-2, but with Duke's blowout loss, Louisville losing twice now this week, Arizona losing, Syracuse losing...I think #3 is pretty realistic. Big if though. Sparty is tough and this week has been crazy in college hoops.
Yeah if we win we will definitely be 3.
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Are you actualy going to try and pin him down? he will wiggle out.
Looks like Sol's going to be enjoying a nice tasty steak.
You, Never? Did the Kenosha Kid?
Just for kicks...say Cody and Victor go pro after this year. That means we lose Zeller, Oladipo, Hulls, Watford, and Elston. Who is your starting five next season?
Mine would probably go: Ferrell-Robinson-Sheehey-Vonleh-Perea/Fischer
I love Hanner's crazy athleticism but he has a long way to go in the "learning how to play basketball" portion of the game that makes me skeptical he can step in and start next season. I'm not sure Fischer is ready either, but I think he's criminally underrated nationally. My big concern with that lineup (and really our entire team next year) is outside shooting. If those two aren't ready, I think you could go very small and very fast with a Ferrell-Robinson-Sheehey-Hollowell-Vonleh lineup, but that group has zero post presence.
lol, no. I'm just making sure he knew I was talking the Colts and not IU. A 16 oz NY strip sounds nice though....
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Vic is playing great.
Yeah Victor looks good. Cody...doesn't. He looks like he's moving slower.
Cody looks bad on both ends of the court.
Looks like we'll have to win this one on the break and from the perimeter.
Vic is all over the place. Wow.
Oladipo is just amazing.
If Michigan State doesn't slow this pace down and limit the turnovers we are going to maul them. The blueprint on beating IU is there: Butler and Wisconsin laid it out.
Sheehey you ****ing dumbass.
just happened?!
Ditch the ******* zone, Crean.
Cody and CJ need to step it up on D.
I can't believe this is a tie game.

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But we as a nation, we are left with some hard questions. You know, someone once described the joy and anxiety of parenthood as the equivalent of having your heart outside of your body all the time, walking around.
With their very first cry, this most precious, vital part of ourselves, our child, is suddenly exposed to the world, to possible mishap or malice, and every parent knows there's nothing we will not do to shield our children from harm. And yet we also know that with that child's very first step and each step after that, they are separating from us, that we won't — that we can't always be there for them.
They will suffer sickness and setbacks and broken hearts and disappointments, and we learn that our most important job is to give them what they need to become self-reliant and capable and resilient, ready to face the world without fear. And we know we can't do this by ourselves.
It comes as a shock at a certain point where you realize no matter how much you love these kids, you can't do it by yourself, that this job of keeping our children safe and teaching them well is something we can only do together, with the help of friends and neighbors, the help of a community and the help of a nation.
And in that way we come to realize that we bear responsibility for every child, because we're counting on everybody else to help look after ours, that we're all parents, that they are all our children.
This is our first task, caring for our children. It's our first job. If we don't get that right, we don't get anything right. That's how, as a society, we will be judged.
And by that measure, can we truly say, as a nation, that we're meeting our obligations?
Can we honestly say that we're doing enough to keep our children, all of them, safe from harm?
Can we claim, as a nation, that we're all together there, letting them know they are loved and teaching them to love in return?
Can we say that we're truly doing enough to give all the children of this country the chance they deserve to live out their lives in happiness and with purpose?
I've been reflecting on this the last few days, and if we're honest with ourselves, the answer's no. We're not doing enough. And we will have to change. Since I've been president, this is the fourth time we have come together to comfort a grieving community torn apart by mass shootings, fourth time we've hugged survivors, the fourth time we've consoled the families of victims.
And in between, there have been an endless series of deadly shootings across the country, almost daily reports of victims, many of them children, in small towns and in big cities all across America, victims whose — much of the time their only fault was being at the wrong place at the wrong time.
We can't tolerate this anymore. These tragedies must end. And to end them, we must change.
We will be told that the causes of such violence are complex, and that is true. No single law, no set of laws can eliminate evil from the world or prevent every senseless act of violence in our society, but that can't be an excuse for inaction. Surely we can do better than this.


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Aldisert is clearly uncomfortable with the result -- to him the state may require "an objective need for self defense" under the 2A.
As a technical writer, editor, and native speaker of English -- but not an attorney -- it strikes me that there is and cannot be any "objective" need for self-defense. I once received a vaguely threatening letter. Neither the local police nor the FBI ever determined who sent it, and there was only one. I very much felt threatened and believed that I had a need to be able to defend myself. The local police, on the other hand, treated it as more of a joke, and used it to teach a rookie detective how to screw up the evidence while dusting it for fingerprints.
said we have a "core right" to self-defense. Given that I have that right, it should not matter whether or not some local bureaucrat agrees that my perception of feeling threatened is sufficient to "allow" me to exercise that right.
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- Liu, Benjamin & Skully, Michael, 2005. "The determinants of mortgage yield spread differentials: Securitization," Journal of Multinational Financial Management, Elsevier, vol. 15(4-5), pages 314-333, October.
- Tom Bolton & Brian Dollery, 2005. "An Empirical Note On The Comparative Macroeconomic Effects Of The Gst In Australia, Canada And New Zealand," Economic Papers, The Economic Society of Australia, vol. 24(1), pages 50-60, 03.
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SOPA, China, and the World's Smallest Violin
- By Isaac Stone FishIsaac Stone Fish is a journalist and senior fellow at the Asia Society's Center on U.S-China Relations. He is on sabbatical from Foreign Policy Magazine.
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To convince lawmakers to abandon the SOPA and PIPA, bills that threatened to put America "on a par with the most oppressive nations in the world" according to Google co-founder Sergey Brin, many prominent websites took to the, um, cyberstreets today in protest. Wikipedia featured a shadowy W and the line "Imagine a World Without Free Knowledge," giving Americans a tiny taste of what Chinese face daily in their internet usage. News site Reddit went dark. Wired blacked out their headlines, protesting "legislation that threatens to usher in a chilling internet censorship regime here in the U.S. comparable in some ways to China's 'Great Firewall.'" Even Google hid its iconic name from shame at the thought that America could follow in Beijing's virtual footsteps.
China blocks Facebook, Twitter, Falun Gong news sites, pro-Tibet sites, and pro-Chinese Democracy sites, among countless others. PIPA would "chill innovation in legitimate services that help people create, communicate, and make money online." China scrubs mentions of the June 4th massacre in Tiananmen Square. SOPA would have made it more difficult people to post videos on Youtube. China has blocked Youtube for years.
What makes the Great Firewall of China truly fearsome is not the inability to create or view content but the consequences of doing so. Today China's propaganda and information arm announced it would tighten registration requirements for China's microblog users, to rein in content unacceptable to the Communist Party. In November of 2010 a Chinese woman was sentenced to a year of reform through labor for retweeting a joke. In October of 2011 authorities detained a student for spreading a "rumor" online about the murder of eight village officials. The government employs thousands of people to scrub content from the web and to delete posts deemed too sensitive from microblogs. Some of the Chinese dissidents arrested and tortured in 2011 spoke of being interrogated about the contents of their blogs and twitter feeds. There are countless other examples of things that would never happen in the United States of America.
American websites have the right to protest and protect their content because they exist in a country that respect the rule of law. America couldn't create a "Great Firewall" comparable to China's, because it wouldn't be backed by a Chinese-style system where the Communist Party hovers above the law. Comparing the Chinese and American internet is akin to saying that a kitten that scratches furniture and a lion that eats people are both members of the cat family. True, yes, but it completely misses the point.


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Dugger / Duggar Surname
The American Dugger / Duggar families seem to have their European origins mainly in Great Britain. People with this surname have been found in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Family tradition among some American Duggers suggest Scottish origin, while others talk about French and or German origin, but no evidence has been found (so far) regarding a recent French or German origin for the American Dugger families.
Almost all of the early American families (1700's-late 1800's) spelling their name Dugger or Duggar can be traced back to Daniel Dugger (originally Dugard) of Surry and Brunswick Co., VA who was born ca 1690's, quite probably in England, though that isn't certain.
Numerous Dugar / Dugard families appeared in Louisiana in the early 1800's and it is assumed they are of French origin mainly due to the spelling and the location. A few who spelled their names that way appeared in Virginia in the 1700's and early 1800's as well. It isn't known if the Virginia Dugars and Duggers are related. Perhaps there is an ancient connection.
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Milan chief confirms desire to re-sign Beckham
AC Milan have reiterated their intention to re-sign David Beckham once his season with the Los Angeles Galaxy is over amid reports Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to snatch the midfielder.
Last month the Rossoneri struck a 'timeshare' agreement with Galaxy to extend the 33-year-old's loan deal until the end of the Serie A campaign. Beckham will then return to play for Los Angeles until the end of the MLS season in November before returning to Milan next January.
However, a report in UK newspaper The Sun claimed that Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is hatching a plan to lure Beckham to White Hart Lane next season as he embarks on a £40m spending spree to make his team competitive with the Premier League's top for.
But Milan general manager Adriano Galliani said on Wednesday that the Italian club intend to bring Beckham back to the San Siro.
"Our agreement with the Galaxy is very clear," Galliani said. "We obtained what we desired, which was to keep David until the end of the season."
"Beckham has been a hugely important acquisition, crucial for us.
"We hope that Beckham will return to us in January but from here until the start of the winter transfer window he will definitely be in Los Angeles."
Beckham has made 13 league appearances for Carlo Ancelotti's side since joining on loan in January, and has already expressed his wish to return once the MLS season is over.
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Social network sites provide a mask for online users
February 12, 2013
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Anonymity is a powerful force. Hiding behind the internet makes us feel invincible, as well as invisible, but as more and more social networking is created, people have a larger and larger mask to hide behind, straining real personal relationships.
Social network cites allow people to say what they want without being face to face with the person or group they are attacking. This then allows people to maintain less self-control online, and prevents people from being confrontational with their opinions.
"Think of it as a licensing effect: You feel good about yourself so you feel a sense of entitlement," says Keith Wilcox, assistant professor of marketing at Columbia Business School, in an article from the Wall Street Journal. "And you want to protect that enhanced view, which might be why people are lashing out so strongly at others who don't share their opinions."
With the development of more social networks every year, face to face communication is lost, causing social problems between people and relationships. People are also able to attack others they would normally not insult in person.
For example, woman recently posted insulting comments on twitter against the Lake Zurich Cheerleading program on Twitter. She has no relation with the team and is a woman attacking high school students.
"It is funny how a grown woman would actually attack high school girls hiding behind her Twitter account," Sarah Blechschmidt, sophomore cheerleader, said. "If someone doesn't have the guts to say it to your face, they shouldn't be able to post it online."
People are less inhibited online because they cannot see the reaction of the person they are addressing. Because it is harder to see and focus on what we have in common, people tend to dehumanize each other, according to Sherry Turkle, psychologist and Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor of the social studies of science and technology, in the article Why Are We So Rude Online.
It is hard to think that people will insult and attack other's opinions, personality, appearance, or anything about them without saying it face to face and truly knowing that person and his/her situation. Would the woman who attacked the cheerleading program, tell an LZHS cheerleader that she is bad and that her team is going to do poorly this year? That is unlikely, yet she could go on her computer by herself and post it on Twitter.
Another problem involved with social networking is the loss of actual human communication and socialization.
Studies show that only seven percent of communication is based on the written or verbal word. A whopping 93 percent is based on nonverbal body language, according to the article Is Social Media Sabotaging Real Communication?
Without being able to use body language as a way to communicate, the things being said can be taken the wrong way. For example, when a person is texting someone, they can never truly tell if "I'm fine" is actually the truth.
"There is so much that is taken from communication when we use the internet to communicate," Blechschmidt said. "People are able to hide behind that mask of the internet and hurt others."
Social networking will continue to attract all different types of people with different opinions, but the negative effects will continue to hurt people as well.


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X17online is reporting that Britney found out about what Sarah Silverman was planning to say about her kids right before she was to go out and perform. A source tells them, she was so mad and upset that she basically just walked through the performance.
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Like most people out there, I tuned in to see Britney's comeback at the VMAs. I really expected something halfway decent, but as soon as the performance started, I found myself saying, "It's like she's sleeping."
She couldn't even keep up with the lip-synching, and was moving in super slow motion. There was no pep in her step.
After the performance, comedian Sarah Silverman came onstage and guess who her victim was? Yup, Britney Spears. Spears' sons Sean Preston and Jayden James were also fair game. Here's what Silverman said:
"She is amazing. I mean, she is 25 years old and she's already accomplished everything she's going to accomplish in her life."
She continued: "It's weird to think that just a few years ago on this very show, she was this, like, sweet innocent little girl in slutty clothes writhing around with a python. That's not nice…calling Madonna a python."
"Have you seen Britney's kids? Oh my god, they are the most adorable mistakes you will ever see!"
"They are as cute as the hairless vagina they came out of."
It was all bad, really bad. If you missed it you can watch her performance at Just Jared.


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The FOMC meet is likely to affect financial markets including commodities says Aurobinda Prasad, commodities head at Karvy Comtrade, in an interview with Sharleen D'Souza.
The API weekly has noted an unexceptional decline in US crude oil stocks. To what an extent will this news push crude oil prices?
As per the American Petroleum Institute, US Crude oil inventory have declined by 985,000 barrels last week. This is highest draw down in last six weeks, which supported oil to trade above $104/bbl in yesterday's session. Higher draw down of crude oil inventory during this season is expected to support oil prices in a positive trend. If we correlate API inventory figures and current scenario we believe oil prices might stay firm in the near term. At Nymex, oil prices might hit $105 initially and once that is broken it can hit $106/106.50 levels. Likewise, in the Indian market Oil prices might hit Rs 5,600 per barrel.
Mixed data from the US has also been announced this week and renewed debt concerns exist too. What impact will these have on crude?
Given that the US is the largest crude oil consumer, decline in consumer confidence may create concern of lower demand. On the other side, increasing retail sales or manufacturing activities may support oil to trade higher in lieu of rising demand from manufacturing and industrial sector. On the Euro-zone debt front, concerns over Spain have resumed and are weighing on oil prices. However, other than economic factors, oil prices are also driven by fundamental factors. Currently, the oil market is waiting for the DOE inventory data and FOMC meet decision tonight which may see price fluctuations. In the current week, US home sales are expected to improve. Increase in personal consumption may add some points for rising GDP, which may ultimately drive oil higher.
Currently, natural gas has been trading below $2 levels due to higher stocks. How much lower will it go from these levels?
Strong support level is seen at $1.76-1.80. However, we may see some recovery in the short term, and suggest a trading range 1.76-2.40
How will the FOMC meet affect the performance of other asset classes? Also, the US does not plan on additional monetary easing. How will this impact the movement of commodities?
The FOMC meet is likely to affect financial markets, including commodities, as the interest rate decision by the Fed members will be aligned to economic growth. If the monetary easing or Q3 is denied by Fed, it will ultimately have a negative impact on crude oil and base metal prices. Strict monetary policy will lead loans to becoming dearer and this will increase the gap of business growth and demand. So, commodities prices will get bearish impact out of it.


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Police: Man Wanted For Robbing Bank Punched, Bit Officer During Arrest
A man wanted on bank robbery charges is now accused of assault on a police officer and two drug-related charges.
According to court documents, officers observed Joseph M. Miller make a hand-to-hand drug deal and then place a plastic bag in his front pocket.
Miller then fled from officers and was apprehended a short time later.
Miller allegedly resisted arrest, punched two officers in the chest and bit one officer in the right arm. He also tried to break an officer's finger, court documents stated.
Police said that Miller had 5.5 grams of cocaine and 13.6 grams of heroin in his possession.
Miller was wanted out of a Monday bank robbery at a US Bank, located at 4200 Shoppers Lane.
According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Miller also robbed the Huntington Bank, located at 4550 E. Broad St. in Whitehall, on Tuesday.
A detective requested a high bond because he said Miller was preparing to leave the city to go to Atlanta, Ga.
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Police: 18-year-old who left crashed SUV on train tracks charged
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho (KBOI) -- An 18-year-old man has been charged with leaving the scene of an injury accident after his vehicle was hit by a moving train early Tuesday morning, police say.
Mountain Home PD says Christian Danter was driving an SUV when he drove the vehicle over an embankment and ended up on the tracks. He left the SUV and ended up walking home.
At about 3:30 a.m., a train hit the SUV, and operators then called 911. Police used the license plate to track down Danter who was at home when police arrived. He suffered minor injuries from the original crash.


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Two Cheers For GATT
No. 135
Friday, November 25, 1994
by James Bovard
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Every decrease in trade barriers means an increase in individuals' sovereignty over their own lives. We as American citizens will have more sovereignty over our lives if American politicians have less power over our economic choices.
The issue is not the U.S. government versus World Government but more versus less government. By reducing trade barriers, the GATT will decrease the power of politicians and bureaucrats over private citizens. Trade is a symbol of economic opportunity. Though GATT has blemishes, it will result in more economic opportunity for the citizens of the world.
It is understandable that some free traders are skeptical of a trade agreement championed by once-protectionist politicians. Free traders should monitor the agreement and remain poised to force U.S. withdrawal if the WTO becomes a parody of itself. Further, free traders must redouble the effort to convince all Americans that trade barriers are anathema to American energy and freedom.
"The issue is not the U.S. government versus World Government, but more versus less government."
The great challenge of the 1990s is to limit government power and restore our sovereignty over our own lives. The GATT and the WTO are steps in the right direction.
James Bovard is the author of The Fair Trade Fraud (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1991) and Lost Rights: The Destruction of American Liberty (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1994).
NOTE: Nothing written here should be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the National Center for Policy Analysis or as an attempt to aid or hinder the passage of any bill before Congress.


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Tree 'felled to improve wife's sea view from hot tub'
A businessman arranged for a protected tree to be felled in his neighbour's garden so he and his wife could enjoy a sea view from their hot tub, a court has been told.
Neil Davey, 51, allegedly 'paid or otherwise instructed' friend and tree surgeon Thomas McGuire to sneak into the garden at night and chop down the 12m (40ft) maritime pine.
Householder Stephen Bransgrove, 53, said he was woken by the sound of a chainsaw revving followed by a crash that 'shook' his house as the tree was felled.
The tree had stood for 55 years on a hillside overlooking Poole harbour in Dorset and was protected by a preservation order.
The council investigated and discovered the tree would have blocked the views from Mr Davey's hot tub and sun terrace, Bournemouth crown court heard.
Davey and McGuire deny tree destruction charges.
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There are hundreds of gap year ideas out there but none that will provide you with the support and have the profound impact that volunteering abroad will. There are gap year volunteer programs available with IVHQ in more than 35 countries and over 150 projects to choose from. Regardless of where you choose to volunteer the local team will ensure you are matched to a placement which will allow you to make a valuable contribution to the project and community you are volunteering in. You will quickly forge a bond with the other international volunteers as you roll up your sleeves together and get stuck in working on your project, while traveling in your downtime and sharing plenty of laughs in between.
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That is because living in a country different to your own means that you will be immersed in a new culture, lifestyle, and way of thinking. Volunteering exposes you to a number of situations and experiences that you will be able to learn and grow from. You will be working side-by-side people from different parts of the world - fostering global understanding, cross-cultural communication and developing how you work in a team.
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For many of our volunteer abroad projects, our only requirements are fluency in English, a clean criminal background and a willingness to learn. Meaning it's a great way to gain experience that will set you apart from others, and stand out on a college applications and resumes. It is important to note that for the majority of our Medical and Health projects, volunteers must be qualified or training in a relevant medical field.
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Through IVHQ's online pre-departure training, comprehensive information booklets, ongoing support from experienced Program Managers, and round-the-clock in-country support from our local teams - volunteers are well supported to make the most of their time abroad.
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If you are looking for an authentic Asian experience, then you can stop your search. In the Philippines, you will come face-to-face with the captivating culture, cuisine and people as you live like a local. The Philippines is a hidden gem just waiting to be explored and with more than 7,000 islands at your doorstep, it doesn't get much better than this archipelago! The projects are all about making the most of your time abroad. It doesn't matter if you choose the Kindergarten, Teaching, Construction and Renovation, or Environmental project, the emphasis is on volunteering while enjoying yourself. How can you not when you are literally right on the beach? Downtime can be spent spent exploring Palawan and weekends island hopping. Volunteering just got a whole lot more exciting and it's a great program to begin your IVHQ experience.
Volunteer in Zambia
An often forgotten jewel of Africa, life in Livingstone, Zambia, is a mix of traditional charm with all the modern amenities, friendly locals and a local team that is on hand 24/7. Volunteers have the opportunity to work in the local community with children and the elderly, or for the volunteer who wants to try it all, we have the Community Development project. During your free time, volunteers can check out the local markets and shops, have a lazy day in a hammock at the accommodation, pop over to nearby Botswana for a safari, venture to Zimbabwe to check out the amazing Victoria Falls, or take advantage of the amazing array of adventure sports on offer.
Volunteer in Brazil
IVHQ's Rio-based Brazil program offers volunteers the opportunity to contribute to important community projects while being immersed in the vibrant Brazilian culture. This program is ideal for sociable volunteers with high energy levels, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. As an IVHQer in Brazil, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects including Teaching English, Community Development, Childcare, Sports Development, or our Carnaval project, where you'll support local Samba schools in the preparations for the world-famous Carnaval festival. Up-skilling in Portuguese won't be a problem in Rio with affordable language lessons available to work around your volunteer week. And save your weekends for a trip to Christ the Redeemer and Iguazu Falls, or get amongst the bustling city scene at a local football match, or one of Rio's iconic beaches.
Volunteer in Portugal
With the beautiful coast on your doorstep, a buzzing cafe culture and plenty of weekend adventures to be had, basing yourself in Lisbon, Portugal, as a volunteer traveler is an amazing idea. You can give back to the community by participating on Construction and Renovation, Environmental Scuba Diving, Food Rescue Project, Wolf Conservation and Youth Support projects. There is zero shortage of activities to keep your weekends bursting with adventure, check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Sintra, the Moon Hill, stroll the streets of Cascais and enjoy a beverage at one of the many outdoor cafes along the way, get amongst the surf in Ericeira - the first surfing reserve in Europe. If you like the mellow nature of coastal life and being in touch with nature and history, then the Portugal program is perfect for you.
Still can't decide on a single destination? Many gap year volunteers choose to register for a number of different volunteer programs across a range of destinations. If a gap year in South East Asia is on the agenda, you have the capacity to volunteer in Vietnam, jump the border and become a volunteer in Cambodia, before finishing off as a volunteer in Laos. Or if a gap year in Africa, Central America, South America or Europe sounds more like you, explore your options with IVHQ here. Be aware. Taking a gap year as a volunteer won't cure your travel bug, it'll only make it grow. If you want to volunteer abroad on your gap year you can apply now. This will put you in contact with a specialized IVHQ Program Manager who will be able to guide you through the process and ensure you set off on the trip of a lifetime.
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When Palo Alto officials agreed Thursday to send a controversial housing development on Maybell Avenue to a November vote, they urged both sides to stick to the facts and to be respectful of one another.
Judging by the comments made by project opponents at Thursday's meeting, that request may be a bit much to ask.
Shortly before the council voted unanimously to schedule an election for this November, one speaker after another levied accusations of fraud against City Council and Palo Alto Housing Corporation, the nonprofit behind 567 Maybell Ave. Two charges were repeatedly brought up during the meeting. First, the city was premature in reporting to the state Tax Credit Allocation Commitee that the Maybell project has received a needed zone change. Second, the city had repeatedly reported that it had loaned $5.8 million to the Housing Corporation for purchase of the 2.4-acre site. Yet a June 18 letter from city planner Tim Wong to the Housing Corporation states that the council "has approved a funding commitment totaling $7,320,2000" for the development, which includes a 60-unit complex for low-income seniors and 12 single-family homes.
The rhetoric over these two issues became heated, with numerous speakers calling for the council to correct these errors and not proceed with an election this year. Many urged the council to delay the election until November 2014, in order to clear up these perceived discrepancy. Among them was Tim Gray, former City Council candidate and treasurer of a new group, Palo Altans to Preserve Neighborhood zoning.
"This is a fraudulent information that the developer has represented to the state Tax Credit Allocation Committee and failure to immediately correct it with a written correction will make you all co-conspirators to a fraudulent act," Gray said.
Jennifer Fryhling, an opponent of the Maybell proposal spoke for a group of 10 people, and claimed that Palo Alto Housing Corporation is "under penalty of perjury" for representing to the tax committee that the zoning had gone through before the change became effective.
The council voted unanimously on June 17 to rezone the site to "planned community," which allows greater density at the site. That change, however, did not become final until a formal "second reading," which occurred on June 28. The letter from Wong to the tax committee, which states that the project will be located in a PC zone, is dated on June 26.
For opponents, this letter was premature. For the Housing Corporation, the rhetoric from project opponents was much ado about nothing. Accusation from opponents, "simply aren't true," said Candice Gonzalez, the agency's executive director. In an interview with the Weekly, Gonzalez said the Housing Corporation had a July 3 deadline to submit its verification of zoning to the tax credit committee. It submitted the application in late June, after the council unanimously approved the change. The application, Gonzalez told the Weekly, was "completely honest."
The fact that the "second reading" hadn't yet happened didn't change anything, she said. The Housing Corporation was obligated to submit a second application to the state committee within 30 days, stating whether anything had changed with the zone change. Had the project not been cleared on the second reading, the Housing Corporation would've reported that on the supplemental application, consistent with the process. In this case, the approval cleared the second reading with no complications.
Gonzalez pointed to the complexity of putting together an application and said everything in the Housing Corporations's application was "above board and honest."
"Unless you're in the industry, picking out bits and pieces doesn't give you the full picture or understanding of how to put the application together," Gonzalez said.
She attributed the perceived discrepancy over the city's financial contributions to the project to the different funding sources. The city approved a $5.8 million loan to the Housing Corporation for the purchase of the orchard site. But the approval also requires the private developer who would be building the 12 homes to contribute an "in lieu fee" to the city for affordable housing. That fee was added to the sum, even though it would come from the developer
"The $1.5 million that is dedicated to the project that was part of the condition of approval," Gonzalez said.
The accusations from project opponents gained little traction with the council. Only Greg Schmid asked staff for a response to these claims. Senior Assistant City Attorney Cara Silver said the tax committee is "well aware that the zoning did not go into effect right away" and aware that there are two referenda now challenging the project. The city's planning department had been in contact with the tax committee throughout the process and had given the committee an update as recently as Thursday.
That explanation appeared to satisfy the council, which voted minutes later to proceed with an election in November. Numerous council members urged the two sides to stick to the facts and respect each other's points of view, whoever prevails in November.
"My plea to the people involved in these campaigns and who've already been making statements is that you make informed statements," Councilwoman Karen Holman said. "That you make statements that are informed and accurate. That we be respectful of each other and respectful of the democratic process and the people's rights to have their own views."


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Two weeks after the ride-hailing company Lyft's plans to launch service in New York City were halted by complaints from state officials, the service announced that it expects to begin service on Friday night.
Lyft — like Uber, but with pink mustaches on the cars (well, most of them) — was all set to launch in Brooklyn and Queens on July 11, promising new passengers free rides for the first two weeks and saying the service offered another necessary transportation option.
Some officials in New York were not fans of the idea. Eric T. Schneiderman, the state's attorney general, argued that the service would break numerous laws. His office and the office of Benjamin M. Lasky, the state's superintendent of financial services, filed for a temporary restraining order aimed at keeping Lyft from starting. (This came a few days after Schneiderman announced that Uber, another ride-hailing service, had agreed to limit its infamous "surge pricing" during natural disasters and similar emergencies.)
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission was also less than thrilled. Lyft agreed to postpone its launch while it worked with the commission to make sure the service could operate while following the rules.
On Friday, Lyft announced that it would start operation in all five boroughs of New York City after coming to an agreement with the offices of Schneiderman and Lasky. The company will start offering only commercial drivers at 7 p.m. on Friday. (They're calling the launch a "Lyft-off," which seems worth sharing.)
While the deal only allows for commercial drivers, the company said in a blog post Friday it considers this "the first big step in finding a home for Lyft's peer-to-peer model in New York."
As part of the agreement, Lyft will suspend service in Buffalo and Rochester by Aug. 1 until it can operate under the state's extant insurance laws and regulations. Schneiderman's office and the state's Department of Financial Services said that they would withdraw their application for the temporary restraining order once Lyft halts service in these two cities.
"We will continue to work with Lyft so that any future business it undertakes meets that standard and protects consumer safety," Schneiderman and Lawsky said in a joint statement. "We look forward to exploring solutions that enable companies in the sharing economy to operate and thrive throughout New York State."
Lyft has been valued at more than $700 million.


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Monday, 29 July, 2002, 14:52 GMT 15:52 UK
Q&A: Boeing and anti-gravity
What has fired the interest of Boeing?
According to company documents seen by the respected journal Jane's Defence Weekly, Boeing is intrigued by the Russian of Russian Dr Eugene Podkletnov. It wants to see if it really is possible to build an "impulse gravity generator".
What does Dr Podkletnov claim to have achieved?
An object held above the ring lost about 2% of its weight. The pull of gravity on the object was reduced, he claims.
When did Dr Podkletnov do this?
It seems that the first time was at a Finnish university in 1992. However, the research paper that described the results was submitted to a scientific journal but then withdrawn. The same happened in 1996 when news of the paper's imminent publication leaked. However, Dr Podkletnov has continued to work on his ideas and is reported to have seen similar effects in his studies.
Has the experiment been repeated by others?
Several teams have tried but none has seen the same thing. The American space agency Nasa tried but said it couldn't find any effect.
Is anti-gravity possible?
The vast majority of the world's qualified scientists would fervently say that it is not. If it were possible to shield something from the force of gravity it would mean a rewrite of the most fundamental, cherished, and rigorously tested laws of physics. Most would put it alongside a perpetual-motion machine. That is, impossible.
But George Muellner of Boeing has been quoted as saying that the science of the antigravity device appeared to be valid and possible. Why did he say that?
There are three possibilities. Perhaps he knows something the rest of the world's physicists don't, or he does not understand the laws of physics, which would be highly surprising for a man in his position, or he has been misquoted.
If it were possible what would be the outcome?
We could build spacecraft that would not need any rockets to power them. Aircraft would not need engines and could be any size and stay up indefinitely using no fuel. Supporters have claimed military and medical applications as well.
Have I heard this before?
If you read HG Wells, yes. In his First Men On The Moon, he writes of an eccentric inventor called James Cavor who creates a substance called Cavorite that repels gravity. Coating a capsule with it makes the vehicle fly up towards the Moon.
But is not history full of geniuses who changed the world after their colleagues had dismissed them as crazy?
There are not as many of these as you might think. Besides, just because a few geniuses have been laughed at in the past does not mean that every one who is laughed at today will turn out to be a genius in the future.
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SUCCESSES achieved during the past academic year were highlighted when pupils, staff and governors at the Derby High School gathered for a special event before the summer break.
Headteacher Alyson Byrne outlined a number of significant events when she addressed guests during the lower school prizegiving, held at The Derby in Radcliffe Road. The event was attended by the Mayor of Bury, Cllr Michelle Wiseman.
Mrs Byrne said: "In the arts, we have danced with the Birmingham Royal Ballet, delighted the Ramsbottom Music Festival with our fabulous Crescendo Choir, given an epic performance at Rochdale Town Hall with our concert band and hired the Xtreme screen at The Rock cinema for our very own 'Oscar' ceremony.
"In science, we scooped an array of winners' trophies at the Bolton School Physics Olympiad and made more than 50 visits to universities. In mathematics, we took part in the World Cup Maths Challenge and in English, we took our reading stars to Old Trafford and published the work of our young writers."
Mrs Byrne added: "We've made sure our students are fit, healthy and can cook. Our boys have had success in athletics, cricket and basketball both individually and in teams. Girls' sport is a growing strength with our girls competing in netball, football, athletics, rounders, dodgeball and cross country as well as fitness classes for Years 10 and 11."
On the completion of The Derby's £1.5 million sports hall she said: "It is superb. I am told, it is the best in Bury. We are thrilled to have such excellent facilities."
She added: "Just about every week of the school year, our students have visited a university or a college of further education or a place of industry. No wonder that 98.4 per cent of last year's leavers have entered further education or a job with training."


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ORRVILLE, Ohio — J. M. Smucker has completed its acquisition of Enray Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium organic, gluten-free ancient grain products, including sprouted and non-sprouted grains, pasta, and cookies, which are primarily sold under its flagship brand, truRoots.
Enray generated net sales of more than $45 million throughout its latest 12-month period. The transaction includes a leased manufacturing facility in Livermore, Calif., where Enray is headquartered. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.
"This acquisition strengthens and adds to the breadth of our natural foods business, extending it beyond the leadership position we currently hold in the natural and organic beverages category," said CEO Richard Smucker. "The addition of the truRoots brand and its organic quinoa and other ancient grain products provides an on-trend, compelling product platform across the rapidly growing gluten-free market."
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Basically the usa would invade another desert somewhere, and the cont. euros would argue about old fashioned traditions disappearing.
Basically the usa would invade another desert somewhere, and the cont. euros would argue about old fashioned traditions disappearing.
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London can stay in and declare itself a sovereign state, the rest of you can fuck off and leave.
cont. yurop don't care that much about brits being in or out of the EU, I man aside from the common borders and being included in the governing bodies like all the other members, they've arguably contributed fuckall in return in the last decade.
Except Viviane Redding, she's a good girl.
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The most hilarious scenario i can imagine is if every single country in the EU tried to get the same privileges the UK dreams of. Its pretty clear they want to have veto power not just regarding what affects them directly, but also be able to spoil it for everyone else. The UK has never seen itself as an equal in the european community.
At the end of the day, Cameron will do what the City tells him to, i dont believe a plebiscite will change that in any meaningful way.
So yeah, theres lots of shit to do better in the EU, and I am all for a stop to the blind drive towards a european nation, when like 0.05% of the population supports it. But for the love of god, if you stay in, learn to shut the fuck up about your homegrown problems coming from the evil EU.
Guns make the news, science doesn't.
Six shooters ruined PvP.
What are you doing with your life?©Doomchinchilla 2015
Ever wonder why there's so many foreigners in the NHS? It's because it's cheaper than training our own. It's a ponzi scheme at the end of the day.
Yes, I may be a special case, didn't have time to get the ID card renewed, however if I didn't have time for that how do you think I'll have time to get a freaking visa? :3
Anyway, will start procedures soon, so not bothered. Can't wait to take scissors to my old passport.
Guns make the news, science doesn't.
Six shooters ruined PvP.
What are you doing with your life?©Doomchinchilla 2015
it is cheaper and stuff, however doesn't change the fact that the NHS rests on a lot of immigrants like me and many others. And it should sound alarm bells to people wanting to... you know, get medical assistance and stuff
Fact of the matter is almost all the international NHS staff I talked to don't even consider going back to their original countries. Including me. We have friends and we're invested in living here. And we're working our asses off without complaining and we enjoy it since we have tools to do our jobs with and what not. And we feel we're appreciated by our patients, I've yet to hear somebody I looked after complain I'm not british
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Six shooters ruined PvP.
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Largest forex market, largest derivatives market, largest incidence of international bank lending. Pretty sure it's also the largest market for issuance of debt securities/instruments.
English contract law continues to dominate international finance. It's pretty much the gold standard. Guess where 5 of the largest law firms in the world are centred? Guess where all the chancery/commercial barristers live? Guess what city has the most amount of overseas banks operating within it?
GFC index number one currently and for 6 consecutive years.
IFCD index number two (but basically commensurate with New York).
This isn't even an argument, London is on a completely different level to other euro financial centres/most of the planet's. It has been that way since the 19th century.
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The eurozone countries could knock a non-EU London off its perch as a financial centre with a quickness if they so desired simply by implementing protectionist measures. They've already tried once and were only stopped because the UK was able to bring a case against them in the EU courts; if we'd been outside the EU, that legal challenge wouldn't have been open to us.


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Rustenburg -
A person tried to carry a gun into the Farlam commission of inquiry in Rustenburg on Friday, causing the venue to be evacuated.
Commission spokesman Kevin Malunga confirmed that police were questioning one person.
"There was a significant security breach and we can't leave anything to chance," he told reporters outside the Rustenburg Civic Centre.
"No witness... is allowed with a firearm into the building."
The gun was found with the use of security scanning equipment.
Malunga could not disclose further details as this would "defeat the purpose of the investigation".
The auditorium was declared safe again after a police sweep and the hearing resumed just before 11am. - Sapa


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Spanish retailer Mango launched its fall 2010 men's and women's collection last night at Madrid's Circulo de Bella Artes with Elettra Wiedemann, Poppy Delevigne, Amanda Hearst, and Coco Summer in attendance. Paisley scarves with fringe, wide-legged wool trousers, chiffon blouses with oversize bows, and smart fedoras dominated the collection heavily influenced by polished 1970s silhouettes.
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text: Alright, so I'm not the greatest with phone tech, however normal computer tech is my thing so I can sorta get the idea of all this. But anyway... So for ages I've had apps waiting to install updates, but I never get round to doing it. Today, at work, I was bored & decided to go through & install them. It was all going well, until my phone completely crashed whilst browsing Facebook in Opera. Updates were downloading/installing at this time, though as I say, they were all app updates, there were no OS updates or anything. So, I did what I'd normally do if it crashed or anything, I pulled out the battery & tried to turn it back on. Ever since, I now get to the "HTC Quietly Brilliant" screen, after which the phone cuts off, goes black, resets, & the cycle continuously continues until I remove the battery. I am able to load it up into HBOOT (I think it's called, by holding down Vol Down + Power), with the following info at the top: With the following options: If I click on fastboot, it doesn't seem to work, as whilst it flashes through very quickly it says that it checks the SD & then can't find the images or something: That's as best as I can tell, as it flashes through very quickly & is hard to catch what it says. Anyway, after that, it just returns to the original menu. If I click onto Recovery, the phone instantly resets, goes to a white HTC screen, & then to a black screen with the phone & a red exclamation mark within a red triangle. I then press Up + Power & get the following text on my screen: If I restart the phone then, it just goes back to how it was. I would apply an update, but I don't know what update to apply or where to get them. And I've not tried to wipe anything as, well, I'll get onto that. Now I've looked around various threads, & was only able to find one that was close enough to my exact problem & I saw that he was able to get his phone working, with your help, so I'm hoping you could help me too. Now, the phone has never been rooted, or had any mods or anything of that kind installed. And, to be honest, I'd rather keep it that way. I did have some backup apps installed on the phone (which, I think backed up to my SD Card), however I've never done a complete backup of the phone onto my computer. Therefore, I'd rather not have to factory reset my phone. Or atleast, I will, if there's a possible way of backing everything up first? Though, I'd much rather root the phone & keep everything, than keep it never-rooted & have to factory reset it; if that is an option? I'm really at a loss as to what to do, & would hugely appreciate any & all help you can give me. As I say, this isn't my strongest area, but I can kinda work my way around it. I do have a Blackberry 9800 to use as a spare, however, I'm not sure which is worse: a broken HTC or that. Oh, some other information that might be useful: -The phone is British, bought from Phones4U (I think) early last summer & is on the Orange/T-Mobile network, with an Orange sim card. -I saw on that other thread about using RUU, which I nearly went to go do, until I realised it wiped everything off the phone, so I stopped myself there. -I can never remember which version of Android means what, but I'm pretty sure we've not had any major updates since I got the phone. There may have an update, but don't think I've had any of the major ones. I'd guess it was Android v. 2.2-ish? or 2.3ish? That's all I can think of, though am happy to answer any questions you need to ask. Again, I'd be hugely greatful for your help. And sorry for the huge essay, however I wanted to try to give as much detail as possible, so you clearly knew the situation as best as I can describe. Thank you. Edit: Could this work at all for me?


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(CBS News) Are you ready for a nice assortment of oddities covering a range of topic? Of course you are. First up, we turn our attention to technology: while some people focus their energies on innovations to make our lives easier, others simply try to find a way to make us laugh or smile. This is definitely a case of the latter. Check out the Ghostbuster's theme song played on eight floppy drives. Yeah, that's right.
The oddly fascinating performance was posted by YouTube by user MrSolidSnake745, who has been featured here on The Feed a few times before for his floppy drive symphonies of sound.
And next up in our trip down quirky lane, we focus now on the human element of the odd. This airport cart driver in the video above likes to alert people to move out of the way in method that's a tad bit different from the norm. While most people would simply use the horn, he really likes to "toot his own horn" so to speak. Take a look.
And finally we turn our attention to a subject that is near and dear to our hearts here at The Feed: adorable animals! Specifically, a sea otter named Nellie from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Watch Nellie stack a series of cups while splashing around in the water and prepare to say "awwwww!" Why? Because it's really cute, not because I'm going to examine your throat. I'm a blogger, not a doctor. All kidding aside, I hope you all enjoy this assortment of fun oddities!


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A Week in WWE: June 4th - June 8th
by, 06-09-2012 at 09:26 PM (2648 Views)
Hello and welcome everybody to a new regular blog I will be doing. I am Nitro and if you haven't seen my other blogs, some are good, some are bad. Meh. Anyways, this blog will be going down 5 topics of the week that made me think. Might have to change the title but continuing on, let's look at the week. *Note* This is only WWE.
1. Here to show the world......I think?
After Chris Jericho and Randy Orton got suspended, people immediately turned to one man to be shot up to the top, Dolph Ziggler. Dolph, in my opinion, is a great worker that has great potential. Now, last friday, he came out during Vickie's introduction and interrupted it. Next, Swagger cost him the match making everything work smoothly. Now, on Raw, you expect something to happen.......nothing happened. Sheamus beat him and that was it. I was shocked, because it felt like creative isn't even trying. This was a poor show and even though it was a good match, the show-off became an afterthought.
2. AJ - Devil's Favourite Demon?
The most popular storyline right now in the WWE is CM Punk vs Daniel Bryan vs Kane. Even though all of these three men are entertaining, the thing that we all got out of this week was - AJ can distract any man. That was obvious from the start, but now she is becoming more into the storyline than before. Of course, AJ has her sights on Kane now. Could we see another Kane plus woman storyline? Can Kane find true love? It is really a bad soap opera, but now I am just wondering one thing about this whole storyline. Is it about the WWE Title or about winning AJ? I will let you decide.
3. John Cena becoming Superman once again?
This Monday night raw, we saw John Cena go one on one with Michael Cole. Now, if this wasn't enough to make you cry of joy, he also got to squash Albert......I mean A-train.......I mean, Lord Tensai.....I mean Tensai. Creative must be regretting this one. Anyways, I draw attention to the promo between Cole and Cena where Cole said that he is overrated. Finally, someone says the truth! Cole did great during this interview and destroyed Cena on the mic. But now, it seems like Cena was going to change gimmicks and take time off, but he sprung back up and keeps on going....how sad of the WWE. Never can let mr. rise above hate have a break without losing some money. Anyways, at No Way Out, I hope Big Show wins. If he doesn't win or wins by cheating, it will just show Big Show as a big waste of time and that Cena is unbeatable on his own.
4. Christian and Cody becomes a meaningful feud
Now you might not agree with me, but I think that the promo between Cody and Christian was pretty good. I am more excited about their match than the WWE Championship and that makes me happy in a way. Cody is now going to be moving on from this feud to higher things while Christian picks up where Cody left off, but I hope this feud carries on for a while. They are both great workers and can make this summer a meaningful intercontinental feud. The only downside is that Christian isn't as over as a face yet, but hopefully, the fans realize the truth.
5. Alberto Del Rio Injured?
Number 5 is the most recent piece of news and it is said that Alberto Del Rio suffered a concussion lately. This, with his other injuries, might get him taken out of the World Title Match. Now, this is bad. If they take out another wrestler, this might be still a good wrestling show, but horrible in all other aspects. We have 4 matches, one that might be changed. WWE needs to realize that we do care about every wrestler and make us have storylines. I want a Damien Sandow storyline, I want to see a Tag Team Storyline, and I want something fresh. Back to Alberto Del Rio, they have three ways. 1. Alberto is healed and raring to go. 2. He will still compete but won't be a great match. 3. A new contender will enter. Now who would that be? In my estimation of story, Ziggler is the only one that makes sense. He faced him two times and can say that this is his real break-out moment, but what do you people think? Let me know
So, this is finally the end. Sorry if you didn't like the blog, as this was just a trial version. Have a great night, God Bless and let your opinions flow


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Energy-saving tax credits for home improvements
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:47:56 GMT —
An extension has been made on the ever-so-popular 2010 energy-saving tax credits for home improvements.
The 2010 rebates were so in-demand, money for those rebates ran out. So, the rebates have been extended through December of this year.
CEO of the Texas Panhandle Better Business Bureau Janna Kiehl said it is possible the extension was made for the people who had not done much on their home improvements or for those who had not finished their projects.
"The requirements are much, much less now," Kiehl said. "It's 10 percent of your home improvement project up to $500."
The rebates are good for all Energy Star appliances and the program is available to anyone making home improvements.
"There's a $500 lifetime limit, so if you've already done it in 2010, even though they've extended for 2011, you can't do an additional tax credit if you've already maxed out the 2010 credit, which was $1,500," stated Kiehl.
In order to be eligible for the program, a person must be a homeowner and must reside in the home at the time of appliance purchase.
For more information on the tax credits or to see if you qualify for the rebates, go to energystar.gov.


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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has extended the public comment period on a draft plan for recovery of the protected northern spotted owl.
Public comments on the draft revised recovery plan will be accepted through Dec. 15, 30 days past the original deadline of Nov. 15. The final plan is expected to be complete early in 2011. The owl has been on the endangered species list since 1990.
"We're at a critical juncture in the effort to recover the northern spotted owl and promote healthy Northwest forests," said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office State Supervisor Paul Henson. "We want to be inclusive and responsive to our constituents so that we can move forward together with pragmatic solutions to our long-standing forest management challenges."
The most significant differences between the draft revised recovery plan and the original 2008 plan relate to habitat protection and hands-on forest management practices, according to a Fish and Wildlife news release. The revision calls for more active forest management and for protecting the highest quality owl habitat, the release said, and includes fuels treatment, thinning, and aggressive restoration throughout the spotted owl's range in Washington, Oregon and California.
The revised plan was developed with help from environmental groups, timber representatives, federal, state and local agencies and tribes. Western congressmen and timber interests requested the comment period be extended, Fish and Wildlife said.
Written comments on the draft revised recovery plan can be sent via e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com or mailed to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon Fish and Wildlife Office, 2600 SE 98th Ave., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97266. More information can be found at www.ofwo.gov.


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Mama and Papa Have a Store by Amelia Lau Carling
This story of Chinese immigrants living in Guatemala is beautiful and bright.
Abuela's Weave by Omar S. Castaneda
I loved this story of a girl and her grandmother and their handmade business adventure. This book really brings to life all the sights and sounds of Guatemala.


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Kenny And The Dragon
This is the cake that I did for the Decatur Book Festival on September 5th. They had seen my âWhere the Wild Things Areâ cake entry in the Edible Book Festival in March and wanted me to do a centerpiece for their Authorâs reception. I made this cake based on the book by Tony DiTerlizzi called âKenny and The Dragonâ. Everyone loved it. I meet a lot of Tonyâs friends at the reception. They were taking pictures with the cake and sending them to Tony. I was very honored by the amazing reaction to my cake that night.


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With options like hi-tops or low-tops, colorful or neutral, patent or matte, it can be quite daunting finding the right pair of sneakers for you. But the key is to find sneakers that complement your leg shape. Hi-tops tend to be best on pixie legged gals, while low-tops reveal a bit of the ankle, lengthening your gams.
Also a good thing to think about? Your hemline. If its on the long side, show more skin with low-tops. And if you're in a flirty mini, throw on a pair of hi-tops for a more urban look.
You need not stray from old and dirty sneaks. If your outfit is polished, slip on some worn-in sneaks for a more grungy look. Try brightening up a basic outfit with a pair of printed or patent kicks.
Here's a mix-and-match collage of fun sneakers and dresses to try em with!


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Durban - A schoolgirl, who started prostituting herself at 13-years-old for R50 a time, told the Durban Regional Court on Friday she wanted to see nothing more than her pimp punished.
"I am still angry with him. I will never forget what he did (to me) even when I sleep. I would truly like for him to be punished for that," the girl said.
She was responding to a question in court about whether she was angry at Sandile Patrick Zweni, the man who allegedly operated a prostitution ring out of Durban's Inn Town Lodge.
Zweni, Dr Genchen Rugnath, Rugnath's wife Ravina, Nonduzo Dlamini, and Bhabha Dubazini are accused of running a brothel with girls as young as 12. The five have pleaded not guilty to 156
charges, including assault, rape, sexual exploitation of a child, and racketeering.
The girl, who is now 19 and cannot be named, told the court during her evidence in chief earlier this week that she would charge R50 for sexual intercourse and R100 for both sexual intercourse and oral sex.
On Friday, under cross-examination by Mbulelo July, for Zweni, she denied she was fabricating her evidence, but admitted that she was extremely angry with him. She told the court she was also angry with Zweni because he had had sex with her.
"I'm not lying about him. Everything I said is the truth about him."
She said that while she worked at the Inn Town Lodge, the money she earned would go towards buying drugs.
Inn Town Lodge is owned by Rugnath, who claims he knew nothing about prostitution at the hotel, located in Durban's Point Road area and left the running of his hotel to manageress Veena Budhram.
Point Road is known for its red-light activities.
Budhram was also initially charged, but has since turned State witness.


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|Steve Lord <lord@xxxxxxx>
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|Wessel Dankers <wsl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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On 2002-01-17 13:35:10-0600, Steve Lord wrote: > On Thu, 2002-01-17 at 13:31, Wessel Dankers wrote: > > On 2002-01-17 13:13:04-0600, Steve Lord wrote: > > > Someone else just pointed out that forced shutdown is overwriting the > > > super block - which is not good. There appear to be a bunch of dirty > > > buffers with a zero disk address in them left behind. It is being > > > worked on. > > > > Ok, great! > > > > Any idea what's causing the forced shutdown in the first place, though? > > Buffered I/O beyond 2^44 bytes into the sparse file probably. There is > a hole in the code here. The linux VM uses a 32 bit page number > index to index cache data. So 2^32 * 4096 is as bit as you can go. > XFS is letting file offsets bigger than this in and not handling the > results. Ack. If I create the file to be exactly 2^44 bytes the problem goes away. (mkfs fails though, ENOSPC ;) The downside is that any user can cause a forced shutdown which is a bit worrisome from a security perspective. =( Kind regards, -- Wessel Dankers <wsl@xxxxxxxxxxxx> We had to turn off that service to comply with the CDA Bill.
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Makes 4 servings.
1 pound bacon
1 pound large asparagus, trimmed, rinsed, dried
Preheat grill to medium. Wrap 1 piece of bacon around each asparagus so sides slightly overlap. (Note: If bacon is too long, cut it off at angle with cooking shears.) Place wrapped asparagus on preheated grill. Reduce heat to medium-low. (Note: Fat from bacon may cause grill to flare up, which is why you should continue to grill on medium-low to discourage flare-ups.) Cook, turning asparagus once during process, for 20 minutes or until bacon has cooked completely.


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Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best – especially when they're as well-executed, colourful and easy to use as Puppet Workshop – Creativity App for Kids.
Select a glove or sock from one of the 20 different options, then bring it to life with more than 150 accessories such as buttons, ribbons, pegs, zips and so on, to make a truly unique character.
Give your puppet a name, then select a background – there are 18 provided, or you can use one of your own photos.
Finally, take a snap-shot of your masterpiece using the camera icon. This image then appears in your camera roll so you can share it with your friends.
The app is really easy to use, with simple functionality, colourful design and a jaunty soundtrack – although you can easily mute this if it gets a little repetitive! There is also a guide page for parents, and a promise that the app contains no ads or in-app purchases.
Kids of all age groups will enjoy this app, and with so many different options to choose from, there is plenty to keep them interested. We think it could inspire them to get creative in the 'real world' too – and find a use for all their odd socks and gloves!
Puppet Workshop – Creativity App for Kids is for iPad only, and is available on the App Store for £1.99.


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Tough Questions Raised
Europe set the stage and U.S. equities are performing nicely today. Still, there are a few questions I'm having a hard time getting off my mind. Perhaps, I should live by the credo, "Don't Worry. Be Happy."
First tapering was bad and now it is good. At one time, higher yields were bad, but today they don't matter. Higher oil? Push that troublesome thought out of your mind. Heck, the major airlines don't seem to care about that pesky price of oil. But these things bring up some questions and big questions in my view....415 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Sid Lee kicked some serious buttocks at the Digital Marketing Awards in Toronto, receiving a whopping 10 awards including Best in Show for its Star Wars-themed work for Adidas. You all will likely recognize the video above from previous AS coverage but since we think it's rather swell, here's a mind refresher.
The spot is a parody of the famous Tatooine bar scene that included augmented reality shoes and video that seamlessly integrated celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Noel Gallagher, David Beckham, Daft Punk and many others into footage from the original George Lucas movies.
The campaign earned Gold in the Online Advertising–Integrated Campaign, Other Digital Media–Online Video and Other Digital Media–On the Edge categories, as well as craft awards for animation, art direction and post-production.


text: Project Team A multidisciplinary Project Team is required to complete a project as complex as the HT3R facility. The project is now entering a new phase that is defined by a close working relationship between the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and Los Alamos National Laboratory. The Project Team consists of major partners and collaborators. Each of these team members offer unique expertise and experience to help ensure project completion. The major partners include: University of Texas of the Permian Basin University of Texas System Los Alamos National Laboratory The collaborators include: Governments from the Region: Andrews County, Texas Ector County, Texas Midland County, Texas Academic Units of the University of Texas System: University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Dallas University of Texas at El Paso General Atomics was a major partner during the Pre-Conceptual Design Phase and they remain a collaborator.


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Plenty of my friends are looking
for one too. Find a pet to adopt.
I am already neutered, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
All PAWS-OK cats and kittens have been fostered in a home environment and are litter box trained, up-to-date on their vaccinations, spayed or neutered and have been tested for Feline Leukemia and FIV prior to being made available for adoption. The adoption fee is $70 (cash only).
A few of our cats are available to meet in our Adoption Center at PetSmart on NW Expressway and Rockwell in OKC. Please check our website at pawsok.com and go to the ADOPT tab to see their pictures.
The first step in adoption is to complete an Adoption Request form which we use to help us match you with a cat or kitten that best meets your desires, experience and home environment. To get one you can:
1. Download one from our website at www.pawsok.com,
2. Request one via e-mail at: firstname.lastname@example.com, or
3. Pick one up at PetSmart.
Thanks for adopting a rescued cat - they make the best pets!
Leo, a Oklahoma City Domestic Shorthair kitten was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Domestic Shorthair for sale in Oklahoma City, or seeking a Domestic Shorthair kitten from a breeder in Oklahoma City.


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Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, 2011/10/06 - Ten Years after the launch of the first 3G network, HSPA/HSPA+ networks are now a serious contender to the roll out of LTE, with 136 commercial networks currently in operation - eXplanoTech.com.
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the first 3G network launched by NTT Docomo on the 1st October 2001. According to a report by Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) there are 753 million UMTS subscribers including 467 million HSPA users. There are 136 commercial HSPA+ networks in operation and this is set to rise to 170 by the end of 2011. HSPA/HSPA+ is the most serious contender to the roll out of LTE.
Currently, the mobile industry focus is on LTE, however, with the advancement of HSPA as a competitor to LTE, in recognition to that eXplanoTech has launched new training course on UMTS and HSPA/+ to meet the ever growing demand in the industry. This course is set to take place on the 14th, 15th and 16th of November and is focussed on ramping up those professionals involved in the area of UMTS/HSPA with little or no knowledge to progress quickly to an optimum expert level. This course would hugely benefit people from different sectors, such as, test engineers, developers, as well as sales and marketing professionals.
Zahid Ghadialy, Managing Director of eXplanoTech and a veteran of the mobile industry will co-present this course Zahid brings with him a wealth of practical experience gained over the years working in various design, development and testing roles. Zahid is also an active speaker/participant in several industry events/blogs, and has developed a unique and effective ways to explain ideas and concepts.
This course is set to take place on the 14th, 15th and 16th of November and will benefit people from differing sectors, be they testers, developers, including sales and marketing professionals.
Topics covered include:
Drivers for 3G/UMTS;
UMTS architecture, including UE architecture, UTRAN and UE Identifiers, Bearers and Quality of Service (QoS);
UMTS radio interface;
UMTS air interface procedures;
The need for HSPA;
HSDPA principles and architecture;
HSUPA principles and architecture;
HSPA+ motivation and enhancements;
UMTS and HSPA air interface signalling procedures.
About eXplanoTech
eXplanoTech (eXplanoTech.com) was launched in 2006 as an independent mobile and wireless telecommunication company and has rapidly grown by way of delivering expertise in technology consultancy (protocol stack development, testing, application software and product development, etc) technical training, managed services and resource consultancy. Contact T: 01582 635 026
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