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"And you may find yourself, in another part of the world. And you may ask yourself, well, How did I get here?" David Byrne How did I get here? How does anyone get from their home to Alaska? My journey began in the same way I imagine all journeys to Alaska began, from the Paleoindians, the European explorers during the Age of Discovery, to the prospectors of the Great Alaskan Gold Rush, from The Gateway to the Arctic...Atlanta. Looking down from the sky, you realize just how close knit the East Coast of the United States is. The landscape is buttoned with cities and towns, and tied together with ribbons of highway and cloverleaf bows. It's like we all live in the same town. I fell right asleep and when I awoke, we were flying over what looked like the surface of an alien planet. It was brown and barren, with dried channels carved by ancient rivers. I later found out this was not an alien planet, but in fact was Wyoming. We arrived in Seattle, where I joined my shipmates and we boarded the Norwegian Jewel. Even after crossing a continent, you still have hundreds of nautical miles through the inner passage of the Pacific ocean before making landfall in Ketchikan, Alaska. In the future, I will go into detail about the Pacific Northwest, but for now let me tell you, it is worth every mile! What have I been doing? Well, by night I am a principal musician. I play my little guitar and sing my little song and then tomorrow night, I do it again. During the day guess what I do. Go on, guess! That's right SAFETY MEETINGS! And when you run out of safety meetings? Go look at the safety meeting notice board because you have not run out of safety meetings. I enjoy safety as much as the next person, and we all have seen what happens when things go wrong aboard a ship, but I can't help but think the real reason for all the meetings is to keep people occupied. Idle hands are the Devil's playthings. Who am I with? The crew of the Jewel represent over 60 nationalities, and while they are majority Filipino, that only complicates things as the Philippines is a nation of 7100 islands and 170 languages. You may as well say the crew is made up of Earthlings. US citizens are few and far between. How few? If you were to form basketball teams based on nationality, the US squad would have to draft a Canadian. That's not to say there aren't any Americans, there are. They just happen to be Central an South Americans. The musicians are from far away places like Poland, Ukraine, India, Colombia, the Philippines, Australia, and Montana. I will tell you more about the crew later, but for now I'll just say they are every bit as colorful and interesting as you can imagine. Where are we going? Well, for the past fortnight , that's right, fortnight, we have been cruising the Inner Passage. Next week we begin what is called a repositioning cruise, where we leave Alaska for New Orleans. On the way we hop along down the west coast, past Washington, Oregon, California, México, Costa Rica, through the Panama Canal, on to Colombia, México again, then to New Orleans for winter. That bit is called "The Crossing" and I sure I will have plenty to say about it. From New Orleans we cruise the western Caribbean, visiting places like Belize, Honduras, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. That's right, Jamaica Mon! If I disappear on this journey, look for me in Colombia or Jamaica. When do I come home? I will be home for the holidays, starting in November. Till then, I have a lot of adventuring to do and I can't wait to tell you all about. From what I have seen so far, the places will be incredibly exotic, the people wonderfully strange, and the safety meetings terribly, terribly BORING! Till next time... Take it Easy! Ben
Well, here it is. My final dispatch from my time at sea. When I left home, I thought the adventure would be the vast, blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, the exotic ports of call with strange names, and the massive ship that would house and transport me. I was wrong. These turned out to be only the settings of the story. The real adventure happened while sitting on a stool, six nights a week, with my guitar and a glass of lemon water, playing four to five hour shows, covering songs from every project I have ever been in, for complete strangers. Every week I played hundreds of songs, scores of requests, and learned many new tunes. I spoke with music lovers from all over the world.
I made a bunch of mistakes and even got a few things right. The more music I made, the more I wanted to make music. It was humbling, inspiring, and fulfilling all at once. It was everything I wanted and nothing I expected. It was the best music of my life. And while all this wonderful music was happening, something even more important was going on. Something very fundamental and personal. It happens when you meet someone who, at the beginning, seems very different from you. Maybe they have outrageous tattoos, and piercings in places that you didn't know were eligible for piercing. Maybe they have a mo-hawk, but instead of being vertical, it sits 45 degrees off axis and is dyed...what color is that? Sometimes it's the way they talk that's strange, or the things they like, or they way the act. And so you place them in a box labeled "different" and move on. Only, on a ship at sea, everyone is moving on together, so eventually you are forced to get to know them better. And then you realize that there is a mind beneath that mo-hawk, and a heart underneath the tattoos, that the piercings pass through flesh and blood, and that life is influencing what they think and feel just like it's doing to you. And now your convenient "different" label doesn't stick anymore. That's when you start to feel something in your way. And you also feel it behind you, and to your left and right. And then it hits you, "Oh Snap! I'm in a box." And you crawl out, and you are just a little bit bigger than before, and it feels great!
But the lesson doesn't end there, and neither does the story. As I spoke more with these people, who are no longer strangers but are still pretty strange, eventually the conversation turns to what brought them here. And it becomes clear that there are many people who aren't able to be themselves wherever it was they came from. Or they can't do what they love there. And when they leave the ship on vacation, they don't return there but instead travel or even go on a cruise on another ship. And they don't visit family because their family is spread out all over the place, or even worse, they don't have any family to visit. And sometimes it's just as simple as they hate where ever it is they are from. And that brings me to the best part of my adventure at sea. Realizing how fortunate I am to have a place to go back to. Where there is a microphone and a stage waiting for me, with a sound man and band-mates. And I can pay a visit, unannounced, to my parents and uncles and aunts, and siblings and cousins, and my old friends and new friends whenever I want. To have a loved one and a place where I truly belong. And even more than I was looking forward to coming out here, I am now looking forward to going back there, and that will be the end of the story. And so, in the words of the great English philosopher and Prince of Darkness, John Michael Osbourne..."Mama, I'm coming Home"
Aloha Ya'll! Ben
Hey everybody! (Hi Mr Ben!) For the third week of my adventure, I am going to tell you all about the interesting people I have been meeting. Hawaii is a global tourist destination and people come here from every corner of the Earth, even as far away as Franklin County (represent!). There are two basic types, passengers and employees. Let's start with the passengers. The Australians. The Aussies like imbibing spirits and singing songs; generally,but not exclusively, country songs. They are like the southerners of the southern hemisphere. Looking for a good time! Put Australians and Texans together, add booze, and top it off with one long haired country boy from Virginia with a guitar. The parts you can remember you'll never forget. There are many North Americans from the upper Midwest and Canada. When winter begins in October, by February they are ready to get as far away from it as possible. They love Bob Dylan and The Band, so needless to say we get along just fine. Then there are the Europeans, mostly English and German. A trip to Hawaii is expensive, I suspect they are some of the few who can afford it. I don't buy into stereotypes, but when I suggested to an elderly couple that they should shout out any requests they might have, the husband politely replied "We're English. We don't shout out anything". The Germans visit in large groups, sit right up front, and, through an interpreter, request classic rock songs. I am happy to oblige. I don't speak german. They don't speak english. We all speak the universal language of ROCK!
A large number of passengers are asians, both southern and eastern, but mainly Japanese. The only Japanese I know I learned from Mr Roboto, Mr Miyagi, and sushi restaurants. Not quite enough to even begin to understand what they are thinking. They are all very well mannered though, and that speaks volumes. One thing all of these peoples have in common is this. They all seem to love Johnny Cash. When I play my Cash tribute on Friday, it looks like the UN general assembly, only more packed. I mean standing room only. I had to start doing a second show so everyone who wanted to could come. They like it all too, even the deep cuts. Its the highlight of my week every week.
Then there is the Crew. Again, I don't buy into stereotypes, but these people are sailors. Not the adorable kind that love spinach but the drink like a, fight like a, love like a, curse like a kind. I suppose when you work 60 to 70 hours a week, triple shifts, and sleep 3 to a cabin you have to find some way to blow off steam. They are a colorful lot, and by that I mean tattooed (anchors are popular). The relatively few Americans mainly come from California (see The Beach Boys California Girls) and the west coast, the Midwest (join the navy see the world), and Florida. Saying you come from Florida can mean anything. One guy from there has an accent that is completely unidentifiable. He reminds me of Serg the art dealer from Beverly Hills Cop. Much of the crew comes from the South and Southeast asia, and South America and the Caribbean. Once again, I don't subscribe to stereotypes, but the South Americans seem to prefer speedos to swim trunks. Which brings me to one guy from Pennsylvania and one guy from Virginia. Mike Gordon joined the crew a over a month before me and I have benefited greatly from his knowledge. He is a salty sea dog and his sense of humor and similar perspective are invaluable. I am sure one day he will be captain of the vessel. Then there is me. I am generally worthless as a crew member until you put a guitar in my hand. The safety manager showed us a video about a sinking cruise ship that was abandoned by its officers and the guitarist led the rescue of the passengers. Let's all hope it doesn't come to that. Well, thats all for this week. Check out my photo album of my punishing hike through the Na pali coast. I hope you will find my suffering amusing. Till next time. Aloha Ya'll! Ben
Hey everbody! Just finished my second week in Hawaii and I actually can tell you a little about the islands I have visited. First, a correction from my last post. The ship in the picture was not my ship but the Pride of Aloha. Here is a link to actual ship.
The first thing about Hawaii is getting here. My trip involved a quick hop from Roanoke to DC, no problem. Then a dash to Denver, just long enough for a short nap. From there it's over the Rockies to the coast, passing over Monterey Bay and that's when the journey truly begins. The Pacific Ocean is vast and Hawaii is in the remote middle. We watched two movies on this flight and still had time to kill. After 5 to 6 hours of deep blue ocean and thin white clouds, out of nowhere comes this beautiful green and black island of pinapple fields and rugged volcanic mountains. My jaw dropped when I saw it. Maui looks like the island from the land that time forgot, with Haleakela crater rising over 10,000 ft up from sea level and who knows how far down to the floor of the ocean. It made quite an impression.
Next I visited the big island of Hawaii. When I left Virginia, it was cold and snowing. I know it has snowed since and that they are expecting snow again this week. Well it snowed on the big island last week! I could see it on the top of Mauna Kea, 13,796 ft up, from the Walmart parking lot. The locals love it but they don't have to shovel it. I have seen a lot of craziness from the stage over the years. Fights, public displays of affection, nudity, you name it. While performing during our visit to the big island, I saw red hot lava erupting into the sea, from the stage. The volcanoes here send out magma through tubes to the sea and not from the top. Hawaii, and therefore the US, is actually getting bigger everyday and has been since 1985. The Hawaiians regard the volcano as a deity, The Dread goddess Pele. She is firey and furious and if you remove anything from her mountain you will face her wrath! I am certain Pele has nothing on the Dread goddess Didi.
Then it was off to Kauai, the northwestern most of the large island in the chain. Kauai is a feast for the senses. The sushi is delicious, the sunshine is warm, the water is sapphire blue, and the beach is quiet with only the sound of the waves crashing and the wind in the palm trees, carrying the smell of exotic cooking and pakalolo. It is rural and rugged, and when we leave we tour the coast from sea. Think of the beginning of Jurrasic Park, it was filmed here.
The cruises begin and end in Oahu. I was off the ship for 5 minutes in Honolulu and I had a security guard yell at me, was surround by tall buildings and mad traffic, and heard the wail of sirens from emergency vehicles. It was love at first sight. Honolulu is a capital city, port city, military base, college and beach town all rolled into one. Waikiki beach and Diamond Head are every bit as impressive in person as any picture you have seen. But by far the most beautiful place here, and probably in the entire islands, is the Honolulu Hooters. I have been to many Hooters all over the country, and this is hands down the finest. Imagine having a near death experience, and you can see white light, and angels and the pearly gates of heaven, and you hear choirs and harps, and then "CLEAR" Bam! an EMT hits you with electric shock and brings you back to the real world and you are pissed. That's what a visit to that place is like. I can't even talk about it...
Any way, that's Hawaii so far. I still have 3 weeks and a lot more to do and see, but so far I have to say Hawaii is better than advertised, and in this day and age, that's saying a lot. Till next time, Aloha Ya'll! Ben
Well, it's the end of my first week in Hawaii and I am ready to tell you all about it. Unfortunately, since I arrived on Sunday, I have only set foot on land once, and then Just to walk about 100 yards to a music store to buy strings. The rest of my time has all been spent aboard the ship and since I know almost nothing about Hawaii yet, I will tell you about it. Called The Pride of America, it is massive. 80439 tons, 921 feet long, over 2000 guests and nearly 1000 crew. Since leaving Honolulu it has traveled to Maui, Hawaii (the big island, Kauai, and back to Oahu, a distance of 820 nautical miles. I have no idea what a nautical mile is. The whole thing is very Star Trek, with beings from all over the known universe, in uniforms, visiting places with unusual names. There are a couple differences. First, instead of a holodeck there are 14 restaurants, 9 bars and lounges, 3 pools, and a theatre and auditorium. Second, no Lt. Worf. I spend my days in safety meetings, and not the fun kind. At night I perform 4 or more hours and then I pass out thoroughly exhausted. I do this six days a week. Anyone wishing to work aboard a cruise ship must know two things. #1. Your name. I signed mine 18 times on one document. No exageration. #2. Today's date. Well, that's it for now. Next week I'll be learning how to fight fires and pilot the ship so stay tuned for that. Till then, Aloha ya'll!


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Discussion in 'Texans Talk' started by Wolf, May 11, 2009.
Yep, what we have been talking about for months. I really don't care which sets up the other as long as it is successful. As we all know, the run game eats up clock and keeps your defense on the field; with our new defense, players, coaches and schemes, we will be okay. Now that we have a big strong RB that we know can get that extra yard or score from inside the RZ, I just want to get down the field quickly and SCORE!
Who is that?
Oh you know! It is the TE we got in the 5th who is versatile or Chris Brown or that guy UFA who would have been a 2nd round selection if he did not get injured. I mean we did give him a 2 year contract and that should be worth a few touch downs. Or if we really luck out, Denver can cut someone and that reject could be OUR guy! Cause we know that Kubes can just plug any old running back in and get a thousand yards. I mean the choices are versatile! You know! That guy!
I like the philosphy that says you pass to score and you run to win. It's kind of self explanatory - build a lead using your arial attack and then grind out the win using the ground game to eat the clock.
I don't disagree, but realistically, if you're good enough to run the ball in the fourth quarter against a team that knows you're going to run, you ought to be able to run it on them at any time during the game. Unless maybe you just have them worn out by the fourth quarter...
I agree with an occasional draw play or catch'em sleeping and Andre torches by the CB for a long one.
Good point.
Its rare that a team has a dominant passing game and dominant running game. It happense, but most times offenses are defined by one or the other.
This offense is not this offense if we are passing to set up the run. If we want to do that then I think we need to get rid of Matt Schaub because he isn't that kind of QB.
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Wasted Talent #3: Samoa Joe
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Hey guys, I will be making a series of blogs talking about the numerous WWE/TNA who's talents are being wasted as of now. Lookout for these blogs to feature the likes of Samoa Joe, The Pope aka Elijah Burke, Zack Ryder, Curt Hawkins, Kofi Kingston and many more...Stay Tuned
Samoa Joe, he's actually a big guy that can wrestle. As far as big and/or tall guys, I would say he's currently the best seeing as Undertaker is retired. I would say Joe is better than Abyss, The Big Show, Mason Ryan, Rob Terry, The Great Khali, Ezekiel Jackson, Kane and Brodus Clay. I actually think the only other big guy on Joe's level would be Kozlov.
Samoa Joe came on strong. I mean when I first saw him I was skeptical. I thought he was going to carry the usual Yokozuna, Wild Samoans, Umaga type big guy role but he actually didn't. I credit TNA on giving him a great character. They actually let him speak english and gave him a well deserved shot.
Why the hell did they stop pushing him?
The dude was an animal in the ring but actually can wrestle and has a classic olympic style moveset unlike Batista. He put on priceless and classic matches with Kurt Angle which was a huge plus. If you look back, TNA's ratings were pretty high on a consistent basis when Angle debuted and when he was involved with Samoa Joe. Their ratings dropped because they dug too far in the past to look for success. The reason ROH is doing well is because they stick with homegrown talent.
His feud with Eligah "The Pope" Burke?
This feud is awesome. I love this feud and I feel they are working with something good but creative made a huge mistake with this feud. They let these two have toooo many one-on-one matches on Impact. You can't have these two build a feud if they wrestle each other every week. Their matches should only occur at PPV's and the only time they should battle eachother on Impact is if its a tag-team match. Other than that, I prefer their feud over this little Kurt Angle & Jeff Jarrett thing.
Nation of Violence
Hands down one of the best gimmicks in wrestling history. Samoa Joe was badass with the facepaint and the shaved head. I guess it got old but they should bring this back and use this to get him back in the mainevent scene because this guys needs to be champ again.
What seperates Joe from the rest?
His ability to play the face & heel perfectly. Not too many wrestlers can perfect that. As a face, Joe reminds me of Randy Orton except Joe's matches aren't piss-boring. Joe plays that vicious character that is soo badass that the crowds loves him. He has the character of a heel but portrays the perfect rule breaking, ass kicking, face role.
Thanks guys for reading my blog and I hope you enjoyed. Stayed tuned, I have a good one for John Morrison and Michael Tarver coming up as well as the IWC Champ Zack Ryder lol. I will also touch on the talented divas who are being wasted like Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes, Naomi, AJ and Beth.


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A debt management plan (DMP) doesn't stop your creditors taking further action to get you to repay your debt, for example adding further interest and charges or getting a CCJ. However while further action is possible, it's not always likely to happen.
Here are some of the actions your creditors could take while you're on a DMP:
On this page we'll talk more about these actions. If you're worried about something your creditor says or does you can always get in touch with us for advice.
DMP payments are usually less than the amount you originally agreed to repay to your creditor, and sometimes a creditor will contact you to say they don't accept the offer.
This just means they're not willing to agree to the payment amount as a long-term solution to your debt. In most cases, if a creditor says they're not accepting your DMP offer, this will mean they'll pass the debt to a collection agency.
Don't stop paying a debt just because the creditor says they don't agree with the offer. The creditor should still accept the money sent through your DMP, and if they don't you should let us know.
The payments you make to your DMP are based on what you can realistically afford. Even if a creditor doesn't accept the amount you offer, don't feel pressured into offering them a higher payment which you can't afford.
Creditors can continue to call or write to you during your DMP, but in practice you can expect contact from them to reduce if you stick to the payments you've agreed.
Contact from creditors is more likely:
Creditors have to send you some letters by law, and these will continue if you're on a DMP. Examples include annual statements for some types of debt or default notices.
If a creditor is still contacting you a lot, or pressuring you to increase your payments or pay them extra outside the plan, let us know.
At the start of your plan, we'll always ask your creditors to stop or reduce any further interest and charges.
Industry guidance to lenders says they should always 'consider' stopping or reducing interest for people who are in financial difficulties and trying to sort them out. But they are not legally obliged to stop interest, and a DMP can't force creditors to do this,
However, in practice most will agree to stop or reduce interest and charges. Some will do this as soon as they know about the DMP, while others may wait a bit longer. It's rare for creditors to continue charging interest in the long term during a DMP.
Debts are often passed on to debt collection companies while you're on a DMP interest and charges will normally be stopped if this happens.
A DMP will impact your credit file because you're paying less to your debts than the amount stated in the agreements you signed with your lenders. This means arrears are building up each month, and this will be recorded in the payment history shown in your credit report.
Creditors may also add a marker to your credit file showing that your payments are being made through a DMP.
It's also likely that at least some of your accounts will default while you're on a DMP, and this will be recorded on your credit file too.
A DMP isn't based on Government legislation, so unlike solutions such as an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) or bankruptcy, a DMP doesn't protect you from legal action by your creditors. However, while it's possible you could get a CCJ during your DMP it is rare if you stick to the payments you've agreed. In the vast majority of cases your creditors won't take this type of action.
When you start a DMP we'll send your creditors details of your income, household spending and debts. This shows them that the amount you're paying is the most you can realistically afford, and that your payments are being shared out fairly amongst your creditors.
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St. Louis and the surrounding metro area is easy to find on a satellite image because of its location at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Just as the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers have played a huge role in the city's history, so to have the cities bridges. The following is a list of the most notable and historic bridges in St. Louis and the surrounding area.
In St. Louis:
1.) The Eads Bridge is a marvel of engineering named after it's designer James Eads. It was completed in 1874 with a road deck and two rail lines, and is by far the oldest bridge in the St. Louis area. Today the bridge has a protected pedestrian walk next to the refurbished roadway that allows for spectacular views of the St. Louis skyline and the river traffic beneath. The two rail lines were adapted for use by the MetroLink light rail system. Rail stations are located on each end of the bridge.
2.) The Martin Luther King Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge constructed in 1951 as a toll bridge for the city of East St. Louis. At one point in its history, the bridge served as the Mississippi River crossing point for Route 66. The bridge began falling into disrepair after 1967 when the free-to-use Poplar Street Bridge opened. The tolls were eventually removed in 1987, and the bridge was repaired in 1989. It carries three lanes of vechile traffic, and provides an alternative access point to Interstate 70 for west bound travelers.
3.) The Poplar Street Bridge is the busiest bridge in St. Louis, serving as a river crossing for three interstate highways and a seperate U.S. Route. Completed in 1967, the bridge lacks any significant architectural features, and does not have any pedestrian access.
4.) The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in the north part of St. Louis. It opened for use on February 9th, 2014, and is used for traffic on Interstate 70, eliminating the extra time and distrance travelers currently ecounter by having to use the Poplar Street Bridge. Visitors can see the striking white-colored spires of the bridge from various vantages points around the north St. Louis area. There is no pedestrian access to the bridge.
5.) The MacArthur Bridge lies south of the Poplar Street Bridge, and only carries railroad traffic. Construction on the bridge was started in 1909 by the city of St. Louis to break the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis's
monopoly on the area's railroad traffic. Money ran out before the
bridge approaches could be finished, and the bridge did not
open until 1917, and then only to automobile traffic. At one time it carried Route 66 across the Mississippi. The MacArthur Bridge closed to vechile traffic in 1981 because of pavement deterioration . It is inaccessible to pedestrians.
In the Metro Area:
1.) The Clark Bridge in Alton, IL was built before, during, and partially after the Great Flood of 1993. The cable suspension bridge connecting Missouri and Illinois has its own Nova documentary entitled Superbridge. Try to catch a glimpse of it at night when the gold cables are illuminated.
2.) The old Chain of Rocks Bridge was part of Route 66. Its unique bend in the center and general narrowness eventually made it unsafe for vehicular traffic. It was closed in 1968 in favor of the safer but bland multi-lane Interstate-270 bridge. In the mid-1990's, a local organization named Trailnet began raising funds and generating support to refurbish the bridge for use as a connector between bikeways that were being created on both sides of the river. Today, their efforts have allowed visitors to once again safely use the bridge. In addition to being a connector for bikers and walkers, it is a good spot for eagle watching in winter.
3.) As mentioned above, the New Chain of Rocks Bridge currently carries Intersate-270 traffic across the Mississippi River, featuring two lanes of traffic in each direction. Much the Poplar Street Bridge, it's simple, utilitarian design lacks any notable features other than the fact the bridge is quite long. Crossing this bridge does offer views of the old Chain of Rocks Bridge, along with the sizeable sandbars on the north side of the bridge.
3.) The Page Avenue Bridge between St. Louis and St. Charles Counties was constructed recently, and includes a separate bike lane. Thanks to the forethought of those involved, the metro area is safely connected to the KATY Trail. A bench at a small lookout area midspan allows bikers and walkers to take in the view of the Missouri River below.
4.) The J.B. Bridge, formally called the Jefferson Barracks Bridge, is actually a pair of bridges that span the Mississippi River south of downtown St. Louis. Both bridges are 909-foot (277 m) long steel arch bridges. The first bridge was built in 1983, while the south bridge opened in 1992. The J.B. Bridge carries the traffic of Interstate 255.
5.) A new Chain of Rocks Canal Bridge is being in built in Granity City, Illinois to continue carrying the traffic on Interstate 270 across the canal that allows barges to bypass the Chain of Rocks on the Mississippi River. Expected completion date is Summer 2014.
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SWTOR Roundup: The Business Of Free, Class Bias, More
So what's up in SWTOR this week?
As Free To Play starts, most of the discussion is about its pros and cons – but not all…
- Shintar muses on her reactions to players playing each of the advanced classes, and her immediate for or against biases – " If nothing else I expect Guardian players to be well-intentioned, however other than that I pretty much anticipate mediocrity."
- Green Armadillo writes two interesting posts on the F2P model – early observations and thoughts on why it's structured as it is – " What I'm guessing they were most afraid of was that introducing charges for stuff that was free earlier in the game (e.g. quests) would have an especially strong effect on players sticking around. "
- And Njessi argues that the F2P model needs to evolve, and some things that aren't just need to be free – "You're going to need more inventory space before you even leave the starter planet. It's just going to turn people off the game if they boot up the game, play for a few hours (I mean, literally, to level 10 is a few hours) and they already find themselves needing to make a purchase"
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108-65-108-93 167th Street
Commute to Downtown Elmont
Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
World-class public transportation.
Flat as a pancake, minimal bike lanes.
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108-65-108-93 167th Street has a Walk Score of 84 out of 100. This location is Very Walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot.
This location is in the Jamaica neighborhood in New York. Nearby parks include Latimer Playground, Proctor-Hopson Circle and Brinkerhoff Mall.
Explore how far you can travel by car, bus, bike and foot from 108-65-108-93 167th Street.
108-65-108-93 167th Street is a Rider's Paradise which means world-class public transportation. Car sharing is available from Zipcar and RelayRides.
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Every marketer will tell you that the one metric they most desire, but struggle to acquire is campaign return on investment (ROI). B2B marketers, in particular, feel this pain because the systems that have historically been in place to execute campaigns and track sales opportunities reside in two completely different systems and are governed by two completely different departments (CRM-Sales).
Marketing automation systems have come a long way in how they integrate key processes around lead management into the core customer relationship management (CRM) platforms that are in place at most companies. Traditionally, marketing systems did not focus on lead management; rather they were built from the ground up to facilitate the execution of a variety of different types of campaigns.
In the evolving B2B marketing automation sector, vendors have transitioned from campaign management focus to lead management focus. The driving force behind this has been the realization that people research, evaluate, and buy online, oftentimes with little or no interaction with sales personnel until the latter part of the sales cycle.
Why have B2B marketers struggled to measure campaign ROI?
There are two primary reasons for the difficulty in tracking campaign ROI in B2B. Firstly, marketing and sales historically operate in two completely different systems. Marketing automation platforms support the marketer (obviously) and CRM systems manage sales. There is a clumsy handoff between marketing and sales when a lead is passed and all too often the data about the sales lead, once it converts to an opportunity, is not visible to marketing. The loop gets broken at this point and marketing and sales scramble to figure out how to match up opportunity values and revenue with the source campaigns.
The second problem that vexes the marketers is that the lead source and campaign information, which is dutifully tracked in the MAP (marketing automation platform), is often not preserved in CRM as a lead moves through the lower half of the sales funnel. The common workflow for leads in CRM is that when a lead is created in the CRM platform, it must often be converted to a contact, linked to an account, and associated with an opportunity.
In CRM, there are four different database tables in play. All too often the lead source information, which is typically associated with the data passed with the lead itself, is not carried over to the contact, account, and opportunity. Worse yet, the originating lead may not be the primary contact associated with an opportunity. The originating lead may be a point person who is creating a short list, but once the lead moves to opportunity, a new set of decision makers may get involved and be flagged as the primary contact associated with the opportunity, which may have no connection to the source lead!
Confused yet?
You're not alone. This convoluted process works fine for opportunity management, but works very poorly for lead source, campaign, and conversion tracking, which is what marketers really need.
Solving this problem is not simple, and while the MAPs will show a dizzying array of reports on the marketing side showing campaign metrics that would make any chief marketing officer (CMO) salivate, the reality is we are still very much dependent upon processes, data, and people who are out of our control. All is not lost. There are a few steps marketing and sales can take to ensure ROI is properly tracked.
- Integration: It may seem like this goes without saying, but ensuring your MAP and CRM are properly integrated at a database level is the first step. Select a MAP that has a proven track record of integrating at a deep level with your CRM.
- Alignment: Marketing and sales must come together and agree on the process of lead management. This includes the handoff and critical pieces of data that must exist in both systems. This must be a top-down approach that is driven and governed by both marketing and sales leadership.
- Preserve the Data at All Costs: Ensuring marketing source data like lead source and campaign IDs are mapped to the CRM records is crucial. These should be fields that sales cannot edit or update.
- Retain Data Through the Funnel: As a lead moves from lead to contact to account to opportunity, most CRM systems will support workflow that automatically copies the originating lead source to each subsequent table in the CRM.
While it may seem like pushing water uphill, there are solutions getting solid ROI in a B2B environment. Start with the four steps listed above and you'll be well on your way.
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The Virunga Mountains are a chain of volcanoes in East Africa, along the northern border of Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The mountain range is a branch of the Albertine Rift Mountains, which border the western branch of the East African Rift. They are located between Lake Edward and Lake Kivu. The name "Virunga" is an English version of the Kinyarwanda word ibirunga, which means "mountains".
The mountain range consists of eight major volcanoes. Most of them are dormant, except Mount Nyiragongo 3,462 metres (11,358 ft) and Mount Nyamuragira 3,063 metres (10,049 ft), both in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Recent eruptions occurred in 2006, and in January, 2010. Mount Karisimbi at 4,507 metres (14,787 ft), is the highest volcano. The oldest mountain is Mount Sabyinyo which rises 3,634 metres (11,923 ft), above sea level.
The Virunga Mountains are home of the critically endangered mountain gorilla, listed on the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species due to habitat loss, poaching, disease, and war (Butynski et al. 2003). The Karisoke Research Center, founded by Dian Fossey to observe gorillas in their native habitat, is located between Mount Karisimbi and Mount Bisoke.
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.22lr blanks?
I was trying to find some information on blank 22lr cartridges today on google, but I was met with surprizingly little success. I was hoping someone might be able to give me some information on where I could locate some and as to their effectivness in a blowback operated rifle (10/22).
Thanks in advance for any help or advice!
CCI is one company that loads them, I'm sure there are others. Cabelas
is an online source.
Are you asking if 22 blanks will operate a 10/22? No. You could probably
modify a blowback 22 to function on blanks, but it would take a lot
of mods. Restricted barrel, aluminum bolt, light recoil spring for starters.
Revolver, or a tube fed lever, pump or bolt action that will feed shorts
is your best bet for a repeater.
22 blank wont wont cycle in the Ruger . If your are looking for quiet loads, look at the ones from Aguilla
taking some guesses as why you want blanks.
blank cartidges in any caliber are innefictive for anything other than starting races. and for starting races you cannot use an actual firearm, a starter pistol must be used.
discharging blanks from a firearm inside city limits for celebratory purposes is still illegal in most places.
they are completely innefictive for home defense or hunting.
they are totally useless for target shooting
they are totally useless for training.
the only useful application for blank cartridges is in a military training environment as they are used to activate the laser pulse of MILES gear when fired from the M249SAW, M60 machine gun, M2 .50 caliber machine gun, and M16 rifle.
Most well supplied gun shops have .22 blanks- they are used in starter pistols. Shorter than a short, crimped ends. They have no appreciable recoil, so they will not cycle a semi auto. They are also dangerous at close range- the jet of gas can be deadly at point blank range. The .22 cartridges made for powder actuated tools have a LOT more power, and can damage firearms.
Thanks everyone for your replys.
The main reason I asked was to simply see if they could be easily located. The only reason I'd want them is for training purposes but if they wont succesfuly cycle the action on a stock 10/22, then I really have no need for them.
Once again, thanks to all for your help and advice!
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Computational Linguistics Journal Report for 2007-2008 Robert Dale, Editor 1 Summary The journal is in a very healthy state. For the first time in several years, we now have a backlog of articles awaiting publication (a good thing or a bad thing depending on your point of view). Our first 'Early Access' article -- whereby a pre-final version of an article is made available on the MIT Press website -- has appeared, and there are now a considerable number of articles in the pipeline; we are in transition to a process whereby articles are shipped to MIT Press as they come in to us in their final form from authors, although we are still ironing out some bugs in this process. Our next issue to hit the streets, 34-2, is a special issue on Semantic Role Labelling. This year will also see our first ever Survey Article, 'Inter-Coder Agreement for Computational Linguistics', by Ron Artstein and Massimo Poesio; and another special issue on Prepositional Phrases is in the works. The big news, of course, is that from the beginning of 2009 CL will be an open access journal, and primarily electronic, so 34-4 will be our last primarily hard copy issue. We are still working out some of the details of how this will all work; our current plan is to continue to have MIT Press manage the journal production processes. Other significant changes to the way the journal operates are under discussion. We are still putting the final touches to the new CL online review management system, which uses the Open Journal Management System software. We expect this to be up and running in time for the transition to our new OA status. As ever, Mary Gardiner has provided magnificent support as editorial assistant for CL. 2 Statistics Here are the usual statistics relating to the journal. 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Lawyers for the developer who wants to turn a former convent into a boarding house for oil and natural gas field workers uncovered a serious flaw in Washington's zoning ordinance that has city officials scrambling to find a quick solution.
The city held a hearing Thursday night as the new developer, Phive Starr Properties, challenges the legality of the zoning ordinance because it does not permit boarding houses, as required by law.
"I understand that (city officials) don't want this project to move forward. You'll throw anything at it to stop it," attorney William Bresnahan said. "Fight about the use later on. Fight about the parking later on. You can't get around the fact that your zoning ordinance is defective."
The original plans by PA Wealth Builders in Pittsburgh, recently picked up by Phive Starr Properties, to convert the former convent across from Immaculate Conception Parish into a boarding house has ruffled feathers.
The convent's new developer, Robert Starr, was part of the previous ownership group, which allowed him to remain on the current application after buying out the other three partners involved with the project. He laid out his plans and gave a short description of the renovation work needed at the convent.
"Our plans have been extended a little bit, but they have never changed," Starr said. "It was always going to be a boarding house."
Starr said the building needs "a little bit of paint and a little bit of love" to be converted into a boarding house, and he hired a contractor months ago before being stonewalled by the city. He said they plan to market the location to Marcellus Shale workers, but it would not be exclusive to those fields.
"There's a growing need for it," Starr said.
Those in opposition to that plan said there are many factors that should preclude the property's transition, but Thursday night's two-hour hearing was focused only on the validity of the zoning ordinance. City Council voted in February to reject a "curative amendment" to the zoning ordinance that might have stopped the validity challenge.
The city attempted to show it allows multi-use dwellings because the former Sixth Ward School was converted into temporary housing.
City code enforcement officer Ron McIntyre also testified the ordinance contains information for multi-family dwellings, duplexes and apartments, but he admitted it does not include similar language for boarding houses.
In fact, the ordinance specifically excludes boarding houses from being built in the city, which Phive Starr's other attorney, Harlan Stone, said proves Washington's zoning rules are in violation.
Stone added the Sixth Ward School's use as an "alternate living facility" could be challenged because it does not fit any definition in the code.
"We're working with a lot of ideas, none of which are defined or provided in the ordinance," Stone said.
The hearing eventually was recessed for five days so both sides could provide additional testimony or evidence if they wish. City officials then have 45 days to make a determination on the ordinance's validity, although Councilman Joe Manning expected them to act quickly to decide whether they need to correct the ordinance.
"We want to make sure we address this now and figure out where the ordinance falls short," Manning said after the meeting, without speculating on what changes might be made. "We'll look at it relatively quickly. We don't want to find ourselves in a situation like this again."
He said a new zoning map will be presented to the public at 6 p.m. May 20 in Washington High School gymnasium, and that will help the city as it works to modernize the ordinance.
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Atwood excels at making this text not only an easy read, but also a valuable reference. The book is full of knowledge and true life stories of those affected by Aspergers. -- Spectrum Magazine This comprehensive guide to understanding Asperger's Syndrome is easy to read. It has a very practical approach and will appeal to young people with Aspergers Syndrome, parents, carers and professionals alike. Understanding is helped by personal insights and practical strageties for those with AS and for carers too. For readers who do not have a lot of time there is a quick reference index to go straight to the aspect you want to know about first. Newcomers to the subject will find the glossary invaluable. If it whets your appetite there are 22 pages of refernces for further study and a section on further resources. -- CaN! Wales Carers Network and Autism Academy Bulletin All in all an excellent resource for anyone's shelf who comes into contact with Asperger's Syndrome. The Key points and strategies section at the end of each chapter in invaluable for finding that key piece of information you need without having to read the whole chapter. There is also a very useful frequently asked questions chapter and a section with useful resources for anyone wishing to find furter information on a particular aspect of AS, as well as literature and educational tools. Does exactly what it state on the tin! -- COTSS PLD Newsletter This is a very informative read which is aimed at not only the professionals, but also the parents, teachers and family members of those people suffering from Aspergers Sundrome. It will also serve as a comfort for those people who have either been diagnosed with AS or have an inkling that they might be on the spectrum as it details not only the symptoms but also coping mechanisms. Personally speaking, this was a comfort to me because I fell that I am on the spectrum somewhere and it's enough for me, now, to understand that...The language is never too technical, and has quotations from Hans Asperger (who first diagnosed the condition) as well as excerpts from Aspies themselves - which add another dimension to the book. As a first step into the world of Aspergers Sundrome this is a perfect start. It has a whole list of resources at the back for people, should they wish to take their reading further, including a list of websites as well. An informative read, I can not recommend this book highly enough. -- bfkbooks.com 'Have a question about Asperger syndrome? Chances are it's answered in this comprehensive guide by Australian Tony Attwood. Attwood has been studying, writing about and speaking about AS for many years, and has gained a reputation for being knowledgable, approachable, and practical in his advice and thoughts. Attwood also manages to be enormously respectful to people with AS -- something that can't be said for all such guides. One of the nicest and most surprising aspects of this compendium of knowledge is that it's easy to read. Although Attwood does use "vocabulary words," he's careful to keep his language down-to-earth and engaging. Readers who aren't quite sure what a particular term means can check the glossary in the back of the book. -- About.com Usually, the first place I send any client for information is Tony Attwood's The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome. For parents of kids just diagnosed with Asperger's, adults who think that maybe they've always been on the autism spectrum, or autistic teens who are starting to transition into adulthood, this book is a solid place to start. I think of this book as the Asperger's equivalent to The Joy of Cooking. There are lots of specialized cookbooks out there, covering the details of Thai cuisine, or how to use a slow cooker, but the classic Joy of Cooking can get you started and point out where to go next. Attwood's The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome can get you started on just about any Asperger related issue, and show you where to go from there. -- The Autism News In 1998, Australian clinical psychologist Attwood published Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, which quickly established him as an international expert on the condition. Here, he updates research in this rapidly evolving field, offering a wealth of information on childhood, college, long-term relationships, and careers. He gives comprehensive coverage of topics such as friendship, bullying, special interests, and theory of mind. Each chapter begins with a quote from Hans Asperger himself and includes firsthand experiences from individuals with Asperger's, including Temple Grandin, Liane Holliday Willey, and Stephen Shore. Particularly helpful are the "Key Points and Strategies" at each chapter's end and the detailed FAQs, glossary, resources, and references sections. Attwood writes, "I usually say to the child, `Congratulations, you have Asperger's syndrome,' and explain that this means he or she is not mad, bad or defective, but has a different way of thinking." His work skillfully brings together the current information on this fascinating condition and is an essential purchase for academic and public libraries. -- Library Journal
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Secret Pages Of 9/11 Inquiry Released After 13-Year WaitThe U.S. on Friday released once-top secret pages from a congressional report into 9/11 that questioned whether Saudis who were in contact with the hijackers after they arrived in the U.S. knew what they were planning.
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|No! I would really prefer that my baby be born on a day that isn't a holiday
|Maybe! Some of the holidays would be fun, but other's I'd rather not deal with.
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Are there those who would prefer (all things being equal) a holiday birthday for their child? Or would you really prefer a different day?
Obviously there is more than one holiday this time of year...Solstice, Hannukah, Christmas...and Christmas eve, boxing day...even new years.
I'm going to keep the poll options simple, either yes to any holiday, no to any holiday, yes to some and not others (post in thread which ones if you want) or of course the obligatory other or "don't care"
Bear with me because this is the first poll I ever posted here I think! Ack, please ignore random apostrophization in poll. I hate when I do that!
I'd prefer though that he were born during the school term so that his friends aren't away or unavailable to celebrate with him. Plus, I really want a Sagittarius, not a Capricorn which he would be were he born at xmas!
Hence, I ticked other!
One gorgeous solstice babe 12/08, two smitten mothers - mothering consciously with conscience and compassion. Birth & Postnatal Doula. Student Midwife. Expecting #2 November '12.
This one is due after she was, the 26th...BUT if it comes a little early who knows!
I wouldn't mind a Christmas baby!
Perpetually breastfeeding or pregnant ENFP mom to a lot of kids...wife to a midwestern nice guy...living in tropical paradise...pink cats and homebirths rock!
Wife to DH(10/02) Mom to DD1('03), ('04), DS1('05), DD2('07), DS2('08), DD3('10) (08/11), (09/11). We follow Jesus, , quiverful, , ,,,, and we are a food allergic family.
If he was going to be born outside of the school term (summer break starts around Dec 19th here) then I'd prefer he were born on xmas day. My theory is that once you get to the week prior to xmas everything goes crazy and birthdays are more likely to get forgotten...but if birthday is on xmas day, then people will remember because it's a bit special.
Of course I will take the baby whenever it wants to be here. I just want a healthy little one in my arms.
nicole , mom to 3 boys here on earth 9, 7 and 4.5 and 2 girl's 2.5 and 10/16/11. Always remembering my babies in heaven: Sam (9/7/05) at 12.5 wks , Morgan (2/13/06) at 6 wks , Emeric (8/9/10 at 17 wks) and Pepper (11/26/10) at 8wks.
We plan on moving away from family...far away...again. So in order to celebrate w/ friends and have her bday parties, etc I would hope for her birthday to be as far away from a holiday as possible
My due date is 12/22, but I'm really shooting for 12/19 after my parents get here on the 18th.
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Watch me go into labor on the 24th .
Soon, baby! Soon! I'm getting my membranes stripped on Thursday so hopefully he'll be ready and that will encourage him to come on down .
Wife, Doula and SAHM to six and expecting a new addition July 2012!
This baby's birthday is 99% likely to come during the 2 week school break every year. I think that once they are in school, I will probalby do the "half birthday" celebration at the end of June - especially if it happens to be a Christmas Eve, Christmas or New Years baby.
"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"
Mama to DD (12.2005), DS1 (01.2009), DS2 (04.28.2013) with DH 04.10.13!!
i am, however, excited about my new deduction. not only is she an additional deduction ($1000 depending on your income & tax liability), but kids born in 2008 qualify for the tax rebate we received early this year. you'll get it ($300) back after you file your returns. bonus! thanks baby! that 1300$ SO takes care of all of your expenses (HAHAHAHA!). sorry, i'm a lawyer, i can't help thinking like that.
With an early January due date... I'm thinking she will be born close to holidays anyway. lol My MW really thinks she is coming in Dec and I really have my fingers crossed for it actually... even if that means it will be even closer to Christmas. Our own little Christmas miracle.
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text: Cafe's menu brightens busy intersection By Julie Robinson July 17, 2012 Story Share Chip Ellis 5 Corners Cafe owner Veronica Hashey and her brother Frank Hashey prepare and serve an innovative menu at the cozy sandwich shop tucked into a busy intersection on Charleston's West Side. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Veronica Hashey tended bar and served tables in some of Charleston's finest restaurants for 20 years before she switched her efforts to the other side of counter.She opened 5 Corners Cafe in 2011, where she mans the kitchen preparing creative deli sandwiches, gourmet burgers, fresh salads, daily specials, soups and stuffed potatoes. Add a changing dinner special to the menu, and you have one of the few dine-in evening spots on Charleston's West Side.5 Corners Cafe is located on the intersection of Central and Delaware avenues and Virginia Street West in the spot formerly occupied by Neighbor Mart. "This is something I've always wanted to do. We saw the space available, I decided to open here. We all live on the West Side," she said of her staff.Your last name doesn't have to be Hashey to work at 5 Corners Cafe , but two of the four employees do bear that moniker. Her brother Frank Hashey cooks and father Mike Hashey shops, delivers and runs errands. Husband Mark Snodgrass helps when he's not deployed as a senior master sergeant with the West Virginia National Guard. He'll assume a place in the rotation soon, having just returned from Kuwait .There's also the gregarious front man and baker Clifton Crow, who worked in many of the same restaurants as Hashey before he helped Hashey start up 5 Corners Cafe. They've worked at Laury's, Bridge Road Bistro, South Hills Market and Cafe, Chop House and Fazio's.The fine dining atmosphere at most of those establishments differs from the cozy 28-seat dining room decorated with the oversized wooden fork and spoon set, tile trivets and mushroom motif emblematic of the 1970s. Meals are served on colorful vintage Melmac plastic plates."I always wanted to have a sandwich shop," Hashey said. "I like the hustle and bustle of the lunch crowd." Crow greets the customers as they pick a place to sit, and then squats beside their tables to rattle off detailed descriptions of the daily specials or anything on the menu. "Today's special is a turkey cranberry croissant. We grill the croissant, then spread a blend of cream cheese, orange marmalade and pecans on it, top it with turkey, Swiss, lettuce, tomato and a cranberry spread," he quickly intones, then described the daily soup (gazpacho) and quiche option.Other popular sandwiches include the Cornelia, homemade chicken salad on a croissant, Galley's Italian of salami, pepperoni and ham, banana peppers on a baked hoagie, The Jackson, hot corned beef and pastrami on toasted rye and Grace's Grilled Cheese Caprese, a three-cheese version topped with fresh basil, tomato slices and a balsamic drizzle. Sandwich prices range from $5 to $7."It wouldn't be enough for me to serve ham and cheese sandwiches," Hassey said of her creative menu. "We spend a lot of time with our noses in 'Gourmet' and 'Bon Appetite.' We play ideas off each other."The one-third pound Angus burgers are offered with the expected toppings as well as a smoked gouda cheese, caramelized onion and horseradish mayonnaise version or pimento cheeseburger. Hassey roasts the dry rubbed pork she uses for pulled pork barbecue for 12 hours. Chicken and tuna salads are made daily. No foods are fried at 5 Corners Cafe. They serve pickles with sandwiches and burgers, or customers may order potato salad, coleslaw, chips or Hassey's own spicy sweet macaroni salad. "I like spicy foods," she said.The rotating dinner specials might feature made-from-scratch chicken pot pie, rib-eye stroganoff or lasagna all served with homemade yeast rolls. Dinners range from $11 to $17 on Fridays when they serve steak dinners.Hassey learned to cook professionally at 19 when she cooked tableside at Laury's, her first job. "I've been watching chefs do their thing for a long time. I can usually taste a item and make it myself," she said.About 60 people a day dine or take food out at 5 Corners Cafe. Several much-appreciated regulars dine in two or three times a week, while others make a point to stop by for their favorites when they're in town. Hassey makes all her salad dressings from scratch including a tangy French topped with bleu cheese, a dressing she perfected after customers requested the distinctive flavors that once topped salads at an old Charleston favorite, the former Sterling Restaurant. Hassey never dined there, but former Sterling customers tell her she got it right.The restaurant is open weekdays for lunch and until 7 p.m. for dinner Wednesdays through Fridays and closed on Saturday and Sunday. It's also available for private parties after hours."We're closed on the weekends so we can have some family time," Crow said in reference to family members who don't work at the restaurant. He visits with his parents, including his mother, Barbara Boggess, who taught him to cook. He honed his baking skills that satisfy his own sweet tooth at her side. He bakes his favorite cake, a chocolate butter cream iced chocolate cake, from her recipe.The dessert menu changes, according to what's in season and what Crow's in the mood to make. He stretches out the dough and liberally sprinkles it with cinnamon sugar and sometimes chocolate chips for his oversized cinnamon rolls, which he often reincarnates as chocolate chip bread pudding with cream cheese filling the next day.5 Corners Cafe, 423 Virginia St. W., is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Closed on weekends. Call 304-205-7817. 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2/4 Nashiri Hearing #7: Some Rulings---and An Inversion
Judge Pohl is now ready to rule.
As to Dr. Crosby, he says, the limitations placed on her by JTF-GTMO, to the extent they conflict with her best professional judgment, are unreasonable. The Convening Authority appointed her. She has to be able to do her job. The defense motion is granted.
Judge Pohl deems Dr. Iacopino's testimony relevant and says it will be heard.
He defers the matter of Nashiri's new colloquies as to past hearings until after the government's requested 706 board on competency is done.
He grants the 706 motion, and he declares that the proceedings will stop until it's done. The order, however, will not go out until the commission has heard from Dr. Iacopino later this week.
Mattivi now rises and proposes that perhaps the commission doesn't need to halt after all. Rule 909, he argues, suggests that the trial can proceed unless it's shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the accused is not competent. This produces something of a discussion, and Judge Pohl takes a 15 minute break to consider it, but he returns and declares that he's going to halt the proceedings in any event.
So here's the state of things: We'll hear from Dr. Iacopino tomorrow, and then the case goes into hibernation---just as the defense asked for at the beginning of the day over vigorous prosecution objection. Only it does so on the prosecution's motion, and over the defense's objection.
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JAMES (Joint Action for Multimodal Embodied Social Systems) is a robotic bartender that not only serves drinks, he serves up jokes. At about a meter tall, he only has one working arm and is programmed to serve customers in order. We dug up his first demo that was done in November 2011 by his creators Manuel Giuliani and the Munich Research and Transfer Institute for Software-Intensive Systems.
This second video was made in May 2012. He seems to have improved but only in skills. (He still looks and sounds similar.) We are not sure if he can yet distinguish between the bottles he picks up or just grabs them in order. Either way, he is clearly a service bot in progress.
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