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I'm trying to make an "executable" war file (
java -jar myWarFile.war) that will start up a Jetty webserver that hosts the webapp contained in the WAR file I executed.
I found a page that described how to make what I'm looking for:
However, following that advice along with how I think I'm supposed to make an executable jar (war) isn't working.
I have an Ant task creating a WAR file with a manifest that looks like:
Manifest-Version: 1.0 Ant-Version: Apache Ant 1.7.1 Created-By: 1.5.0_18-b02 (Sun Microsystems Inc.) Main-Class: Start
The contents of the WAR file look like:
> Start.class
> jsp
> build.jsp
> lib
> jetty-6.1.22.jar
> jetty-util.6.1.22.jar
When I try to execute the WAR file, the error is:
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: org/mortbay/jetty/Handler
Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: org.mortbay.jetty.Handler
at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(URLClassLoader.java:202)
at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(URLClassLoader.java:190)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:307)
at sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Launcher.java:301)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:248)
Could not find the main class: Start. Program will exit.
There appears to be two errors here: one where it seems the JAR files can't be found, and one where the
Start class can't be found.
To fix the first one, I put the Jetty JAR files in the base of the WAR file and tried again -- same error. I also tried adding the
WEB-INF/lib/<specific-JAR-files> to the
Class-Path attribute of the manifest. That did not work either.
Does anyone have any insight as to what I'm doing right/wrong and how I can get this executable WAR file up and running?

subset: commoncrawl


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Recently I got a demo of some upcoming Windows Live Mobile applications, one of which, the Live Local mobile application, has just been updated and is available for public download.
As with G2, the new mobile Messenger client for smartphones, the Live Local application is impressive, both in terms of performance and features. While Messenger helps you waste away the spare minutes you have, Local could turn out to be the must-have application of the group. Built-in position determining via GPS or Wifi, pushpins and driving directions are some of the newest feature additions.
I also saw a working mobile version of Live.com, complete with mobile search and gadget integration, as well as Spaces and Mail shortcuts (pictures linked below). Expect to see this available soon. Mobile live.com pictures
Top of the page, showing Spaces and Mail icons and search box:
Feeds and Gadgets both display correctly:
Page options, including the ability to signin and personalise your mobile live.com page:


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Abu Dhabi is one of those travelling destinations that are widely known for picturesque sea beaches accompanied by rows of palm trees. If walking along the white sand, taking a boat-ride, and feeling the soothing breeze are something that fascinate you then this could be the perfect choice for your next holiday stay-out. To help travelers plan their holiday in advance we have selected some important beaches that they can have on their choice list.
Without adding much let's know these top 5 beaches in Abu Dhabi that can add a lot of pleasure to your holiday tour.
Corniche Beach
Corniche Beach sometimes also called as Corniche Road is one of those sea beaches in Abu Dhabi that are known world-wide for their soothing and picturesque beauty. Situated at the prime location of Corniche Rd, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the beach spreads around an area of 8 km that houses various restaurants, cafes, and children play areas that can make your holiday a safe one even when you are with your family members and little kids. The natural beauty of Lulu Island and gardens present in the vicinity make it a place of worth visiting. While booking a seat you can avail various coupon codes that can help you save plenty of your bucks. One of the best coupons that is gaining huge traction is 6th Street UAE promo code.
Al Bateen Beach
If you are intending a travel to Abu Dhabi along with your family then there couldn't be a worthier beach than Al Bateen Beach. Situated in the Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, this beach is an ideal destination for those wishing to have a memorable touring experience. Unlike other private beaches where you need to buy a ticket for beach entry this is absolutely free as it is a public beach maintained by the Government.
The beach allows visitors to do swimming, fishing, and boat-riding. If you are an active kind of people then visiting this beach could be a wonderful experience as here visitors can play beach volleyball or can go for various kinds of water sports activities including paddling, kayaking, and much more from the beach's water sports centre.
The beauty of this beach could be attributed to its cool and calm water stretched in 800 meters of sands surrounded with long pine trees.
Saadiyat beach
If you are intending to travel to Abu Dhabi and looking for an affordable and exciting beach then Saadiyat beach should be at the top of the priority list. The Island is located 500 meters off the coast of Abu Dhabi and is widely known for rich with native wildlife species. The most famous among them are Hawksbill Turtles which use the beach as their nesting ground. The sea water at this beach is clear with super white sands. One of the best things about this beach is that it is equipped with umbrellas, sun chairs, toilets, showers and an eatery, making it a perfect picnic spot. If naturopathy is something that appeals to you then you can attend weekly Yoga classes conducted by the authorized Yoga experts.
Al Maya Beach
The beach of Al Maya is situated six miles southwest of Abu Dhabi Island and you can get there by taking a ten-minute boat trip from the Abu Dhabi Airport. This beach could be the best tourist destination for people who are looking for a break from the fast, busy, and bustling life of cities. If you are a party lover then this could be the best destination as when the climate is good, various pool parties are organised by the authorities with DJ and music bands.
Yas beach
If you are a F1 race aficionados then this beach could be the ideal destination to stay as you can see and enjoy such races abundantly on this beach. The beach is stretched to a total land area of 25 KM to hold and host various Formula One races. It is the only place that had hosted Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009.
Apart from F1 race this beach is known worldwide for crystal clear waters, white sands and natural mangrove surrounds that can soothe your soul. In other words, we can say is that if you are looking for multi-purpose leisure, shopping and entertainment destination at an affordable price then this beach is for you.


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Although he is battling terminal cancer, 62-year-old Liu Tai-hsiang (劉泰祥) is determined to do everything within his power to help promote Hakka culture.
Sitting in a wheelchair, wearing an oxygen mask and with severe edema in his hands and legs, Liu seemed to be defying his poor health as he pulled out a huqin (胡琴) spike fiddle and performed two iconic Hakka songs while his wife, Lin Chien-ying (林建英), sang along in the lounge of the Miaoli General Hospital on Saturday.
Though he had to pause after every few sentences to catch his breath because of his pleural effusion — fluid buildup in the lungs — Liu performed the songs to promote his latest audiobook, titled Kiou Dong (撬冬).
"This is my legacy and I hope it can be yours as well," he told those assembled in the lounge.
The book features seven-word Hakka proverbs, ranging from the ancient to the modern, and also includes rhyming sayings, Liu said, adding that it was a good primer for beginners learning the Hakka language.
"Life is short, so don't waste any of it," Liu said, adding that he wanted to devote the time he has left to doing something for the Hakka people.
Liu said that although he has written at least six books — the first in 2008 — he had no channels through which to distribute them, adding that he has between 600 and 700 copies of his books at home.
Before he was admitted to the hospital, Lin had driven him around tirelessly so he could distribute and sell the books, Liu said.
The promotional event on Saturday was organized by the hospital and Liu expressed his gratitude to the hospital staff for trying to help him realize his dream of spreading Hakka culture.
Liu's sister, Liu Chu-ying (劉菊英), said that the 62-year-old dropped out of school after junior high and sold pork his whole life, but had always tried hard to promote Hakka culture.
She said he was "the bravest Hakka man" she had ever met for continuing to pursue his goals even after he was diagnosed with cancer.
Liu Tai-hsiang was diagnosed with a malignant tumor after noticing a lump close to his knee while he was delivering pork to Miaoli County's Sihu Township (西湖) 13 years ago.
Liu Chu-ying said that after her brother was diagnosed, he continued to dedicate himself to Hakka studies, studying hard to obtain the Hakka Council Affairs certificates for Hakka language and literature.
Prior to being hospitalized, Liu Tai-hsiang was also certified to teach Hakka language in elementary schools, Liu Chu-ying said.
Liu Chu-ying said her family had always been proud of their heritage and it was this pride that inspired Liu Tai-hsiang in his quest to ensure that the Hakka language was not constrained solely to colloquial conversation.
"My brother's greatest wish is to promote Hakka culture," Liu Chu-ying said, adding that "Liu Tai-hsiang's way of life embodies the ngng giang (硬頸) spirit of the Hakka people."
Translated literally into Chinese, ngng giang means "stiff neck" and originally carried a negative connotation, but since 1988, the term has increasingly been perceived to mean "being stubborn about maintaining good qualities." More recently, the phrase's significance has evolved to mean that the Hakka are a hardworking people who are able to weather all difficulties.
"He is the pride of our family and also the pride of the Hakka people," Liu Chu-ying said.


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Cardio Boxing
Tuesday class is held downstairs in the EFM gym.
23 October 2018 –
EFM Health Club Port Adelaide
50 St Vincent St
Port Adelaide , SA 5015
0403 087 493
Take the first step to a better healthier you. Come along and enjoy your first boxing session on us, we would love to see you.
Gloves and mitts provided. No experience necessary, beginners to advanced welcome. We will improve your boxing technique, cardio fitness and teach you a few karate moves. Each session is different, focus mitts, kick bags,weights, skipping ropes and the last 5 minutes focus on core ab work.
Price: $10 per session or $50 for 6 class pass. First class free.
Tuesday class is held downstairs in the EFM gym.
Thursday class is held upstairs in the Taekwondo room.
Please contact us to book in.


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Delivering Better Health in the Middle East
Saturday to Wednesday | from 8.00 to 18.00
Thursday | from 8.00 to 13.00
American Hospital Dubai
American Hospital Clinics – Dubai Media City
The Heart & Vascular Center at the American Hospital Dubai is a regional center of excellence in cardiology, providing American standards of treatment and care to heart patients in the United Arab Emirates and the surrounding region.With a combined multidisciplinary team of highly skilled heart specialists focusing on cardiology, interventional cathlab procedures, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery, the center integrates its team's skills and experience to treat conditions of the heart, lungs and chest. The staff uses the latest innovations and most advanced techniques in cardiology.The Heart & Vascular Center is capable of diagnosing, monitoring and treating all types of heart conditions through invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery, supported by advanced rehabilitation services.The center is one of a small, select group of medical centers worldwide capable of undertaking advanced interventional and surgical procedures, including complex procedures such as minimally invasive heart surgeries and beating heart bypass surgeries, state-of-the-art heart valve repairs and advanced aortic arch procedures.
Commonly referred to as heart disease, cardiovascular disease is a label used to portray a range of illnesses and conditions that directly affect the heart. These include blood vessel diseases like coronary artery disease, arrhythmia and genetic heart defects, among others. If untreated, blocked or restricted, blood vessels can cause heart failure and cardiac arrest, angina or even a stroke.Cardiovascular conditions can involve different parts of the heart such as the arteries, the valves and the muscle, and require heart specialists to administer treatments or surgeons to perform elaborate operations in the case of advanced heart disease.
While they may vary from one patient to another, the most common symptoms of heart disease are:
Heart disease diagnosis relies on each patient's medical history and records as well as physical examinations, blood tests and internal scans.As a cardiology hospital, we at the American Hospital in Dubai strictly advise against self-diagnosis and urge all patients to seek medical expertise should they experience any unusual symptoms.
Heart disease treatments depend strictly upon the severity of the condition. They include lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, prescribed medicine, medical treatments, surgical procedures and post-surgery cardiac rehabilitation.Lifestyle changes and Dietary Modifications:
Medical Treatments:When lifestyle changes aren't enough, our specialists will prescribe medicine and special treatments to alleviate your symptoms and improve your condition. These will help reduce your heart workload and relieve the symptoms, decrease chances of ulterior heart episodes and cardiac arrests, lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels, prevent blood clots, and in some cases, delay the need for procedures or surgeries.At American Hospital Dubai, we advise you to take all of your medicines as prescribed.
In advanced stages of cardiovascular disease, you may need procedures to treat your condition. Our team of skilled and experienced heart specialists maintain the best cardiology center in Dubai. They will take the time to discuss your options with you and determine the right treatment and procedure for your specific condition.
Following your procedure, your doctor may prescribe a detailed rehabilitation program to maintain your progress and restore your health. A cardiac rehabilitation regimen may include lifestyle and dietary changes as well as medical treatments and follow-up examinations.Our team of doctors, nurses, health specialists, physical therapists, nutritionists and psychologists work together with the patient, abiding by their medical history and official diagnosis to decide on the best course of action and determine the most suitable rehab program.


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Adorable Husky Puppy Faces Greatest Challenge Yet — The Stairs (VIDEO)
When you're small, even the most mundane things can prove challenging — like stairs, for instance. But sometimes, you have to just go for it.
In this video, an adorable husky puppy named Dakota faces the greatest challenge any dog has ever faced: the stairs. Okay, yes, that's an insane amount of hyperbole on my part, but I don't think it's hyperbolic to say this is one outrageously cute dog. Seriously, Dakota is a definite keeper on the YouTube favorites list. You can watch the full video below:
If you liked this video, watch this precious husky throw an epic temper tantrum over the silliest reason!


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With Guy Fawkes coming up on Sunday, here is some information on locations on where there will fireworks displays around Auckland.
Guy Fawkes – Firework Displays in Auckland
October and November 2017
Your own Fireworks Display at your home
Guy Fawkes Day is on Sunday 5 November 2017.
Fireworks are only on sale for three days from Tuesday 2 to Saturday 4 November leading up to Guy Fawkes Day in New Zealand. There are no rules about when during the year you can set fireworks off, however there are some rules about where. It is best to only light fireworks on your own property, far away from anything that could catch fire. You should also show respect to your neighbours, especially those with young children or pets.
Monster Fireworks Display
Kumeu Showgrounds, Kumeu
Friday 27 October 2017: 5:00pm onwards
Facebook: Monster Fireworks Display
The annual 2017 Monster Fireworks Display promises to be yet another fantastic family night of spectacular fireworks. This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the event, and of the Taupaki School-York family relationship Presented by Bad Boy Fireworks. The display has become a wonderful community event for all ages. So don't miss out on a fabulous night of entertainment, rides, family fun and the best fireworks display in West Auckland.
Tickets: Child $5; Adult $15; Family pass $35
Opening Night Fire Works Extravaganza at Western Springs Speedway
Western Springs Stadium, Stadium Road, Western Springs, Auckland
Saturday 4 November 2017: 6:30pm
Rain Out date is Sunday 5th November.
Western Springs Speedway Opening Night is the first opportunity for the fans to get a good look at each competitor and their brand new cars for the season. At the end of the night the lights will be turned down for the fireworks display.
Children under 5 are FREE; One child under 14 and one adult $26; Etra Child (5 to 14 years) $5, Family pass (2 adults and 2 children) $52.
Waiuku Blast to the Past
Waiuku Sports Park, King Street, Waiuku, Auckland
Saturday 11 November 2017: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
From 6pm enjoy live entertainment, a huge craft and food market and kids carnival.The spectacular fireworks display will take place at approx 8.45pm. No dogs, alcohol or glass permitted at this event.
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Check showtimes to see when Amanpour is on CNN where you are. Or watch online.
We had an exciting first show: Part 1 – Afghan President Hamid Karzai originally called the attacks in Kandahar "intentional terror," but now he clarified reports about calling American soldiers "demons." Part 2 – The newly elected president of the World Bank, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, told us his vision for the organization. Part 3 – In 1912 , Carlos Hurd found himself with the scoop of the century during the sinking of the Titanic.
Episode #1 Monday, April 16, 2012.
Will Amanpour daily shows have an audio podcast for subscription soon? I sure hope so!
I agree, I'd also like the show to be podcasted.
Dear Christine.
Just a short comment regarding senator John McCain.
Don't Americans learn anything?
Arming the opposition!
We have been experiencing the result of the US arming the Mujaheddins in Afghanistan to oppose the Soviet in the 80's
Do mr Mc Cain want to thow out more of Dragons seeds?
It is a reliaf that he didn't become president!
Sincere regards
Mats Nilson
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Who's Got Next? Top Uncommitted Prospects To Commit Soon…Posted by Josh Paunil on May 18th, 2011
Who's Got Next? is a bi-weekly column by Josh Paunil, the RTC recruiting guru. We encourage you to check out his website dedicated solely to college basketball recruiting, National Recruiting Spotlight, for more detailed recruiting information. Twice a week he will bring you an overview of what's going on in the complex world of recruiting, from who is signing where among the seniors to who the hot prospects are in the lower levels of the sport. If you have any suggestions as to areas we're missing, please let us know at email@example.com.
From an important commitment Monday to an important commitment today, we're bringing you everything you've missed in the past week in the world of recruiting including new developments in a top ten prospect's recruitment, the meteoric rise of a somewhat unknown recruit, more rankings being released, a challenge issued to two powerhouse programs on Tobacco Road, and how an ACC program's recruiting class is falling apart.
What We Learned
Wichita State Has a Realistic Shot at Perry Ellis. Class of 2012 power forward Perry Ellis (#10) has long had the same list of six schools (Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Memphis, Oklahoma, and Wichita State) that's he interested in, but lately, it seems as though there has been some movement as to who his favorite is. The latest shift involves Wichita State after they hired assistant coach Dana Ford, who has a longstanding relationship with the Ellis family. Ford has watched Ellis play since his first middle school game and even worked out with Ellis several years ago when Ford was a Shocker intern. The WSU coaching staff also met with Ellis and his family last Wednesday and emphasized how much they wanted to keep Perry in Wichita (Ellis attends Wichita Heights HS). Some other news involving Ellis includes the fact that Minnesota is now starting to recruit him and head coach Tubby Smith called him on the phone recently. A source very close to the situation also says that they suspect Kansas and Kentucky are two of the front-runners in Ellis' recruitment.
Mitch McGary is Becoming a Top 2012 Talent. This time of year last year you probably didn't know who class of 2012 power forward Mitch McGary was; well now he is one of the best players in his class. McGary has become significantly better in all parts of his game over the past 12 months and is a force to reckon with both inside and out. He is a tough, strong, big man to handle in the paint and has the ability to step out and score on the perimeter. However, the biggest reason he has received much more attention lately is because of his incessant motor and the fact that he has gotten his grades in order. Now that schools don't have to worry about whether he will qualify or not, programs such as Duke, Kansas and Kentucky are in near-constant contact with him. He says that his recruitment is wide open and that he will likely wait until late in the process to make his decision. He also says location isn't a factor in his choice. As of January, before top programs began taking notice of McGary, he had visited Purdue, Indiana, Illinois and Marquette.
Maryland's Recruiting Class is Falling Apart. Many people wondered what would happen to Maryland's recruiting class when the Terps found their new coach and whether their commitments would stay with Maryland or seek releases from their letters of intent; well now we know. The Terrapins have lost every recruit in its Class of 2011 after the university granted shooting guard Nick Faust (#38), point guard Sterling Gibbs and power forward Martin Breunig releases from their signed letters of intent. To make matters even worse, just days after his release was granted, Gibbs committed to the Texas Longhorns (read more about this in the "What You Missed" section below). However the Terps still have a shot at Faust, who is now the second highest rated uncommitted prospect and still likes Maryland (Check out the "What They're Saying" section below to find out why), and Breunig, who visited Washington Monday night. Keep in mind Faust and Gibbs are good friends so Gibbs' commitment to Texas might push Faust away from College Park. This coaching change is also affecting Maryland's 2012 class since small forward Justin Anderson (#45) said Sunday in a text that he isn't sure whether he will open his recruitment back up. On the brighter side of things for Terps fans, head coach Mark Turgeon picked up Class of 2012 shooting guard Seth Allen who is a prolific scorer and can get the ball in the basket from anywhere on the court.
What You Missed
Coaches Discussed Harsher Penalties at Villa 7. The top young mens' and womens' assistant basketball coaches got together at VCU during the Villa 7 and discussed the future of college basketball, and in particular the cheating and recruiting scandals lately. There was a general consensus at the event that infraction penalties need to be harsher and those guilty need to be penalized more. One person, Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage, even suggested that using the "death penalty" may be something that will be needed in the future to dissuade people from cheating. William & Mary men's basketball coach Tony Shaver also discussed how cheating has paid off when you look at the fact that UConn won the national championship while on probation and, on the college football side, both Auburn and Oregon are currently under investigation. The Villa 7 came immediately after the NCAA invited about 25 reporters to Indianapolis for a daylong mock hearing of the committee on infractions, shedding some light on how college sports programs are punished by the NCAA to educate the media on the process. NCAA President Mark Emmert wants to increase transparency in the process and emphasized how he also wants to increase categories of infractions so cases could be ruled upon in a more individualized basis.
ESPN RISE: Height is Overrated. Jason Jordan wrote a good article last week about how height is overrated in the game of basketball. In fact, shooting guard Rodney Purvis (#7) thinks it's tougher to play defense against small guards than bigger guards (see what he said in the "What They're Saying" section below). Sophomore standout Julius Randle also discussed how he thinks smaller players have some sort of a "short" complex so they therefore work harder than bigger guys in the paint. The article also cited examples like 5'6 Class of 2011 point guard Kiwi Gardner (Providence) as an example to show short players can hang with bigger opponents. Although I do think people overrate height at times, there is no denying the fact that height helps. From prep to pro there are examples proving this statement whether you look at the fact that there is only one player (point guard Jahii Carson (#43 – Arizona State)) in my top 50 under 6'2 and in the 2010 NBA draft the smallest first round pick was 6'2 (Kentucky guard Eric Bledsoe). Overall I think it's safe to say that height can be overrated but it also gives bigger guys a real advantage.
Class of 2013 Watch List Released. What would my column be without some more rankings to look at? I released my class of 2013 watch list Saturday and although I didn't rank the prospects within my top 25, there are definitely a few players that stand out above the rest. Small forward Jabari Parker, power forwards Julius Randle and Aaron Gordon, and center Nerlens Noel are a few guys who would be in my top five if I had to rank them today. All are explosive athletes and have tremendous potential who will make an immediate impact at the next level. As for their recruitment, we know Gordon is a heavy Washington lean, but it seems like the other three prospects are wide open at this point and won't be making any decisions any time soon. Another sophomore to look out for is power forward Derek Willis (Purdue) who is rapidly improving.
Sterling Gibbs Gets Hooked. Class of 2011 point guard Sterling Gibbs announced his decision Monday night via Twitter that he is now committing to the Texas Longhorns (to see why check out the "What They're Saying" section below). Gibbs is the fourth guard in the Longhorns' incoming class which includes McDonald's All-American point guard Myck Kabongo (#9), shooting guards Sheldon McClellan and Julien Lewis, small forward Kevin Thomas, and power forward Jonathon Holmes. Texas has a lot of versatility in its Class of 2011 commits since they have two quality floor generals (Kabongo and Gibbs), two good wing players (Lewis and McClellan) and a solid interior presence (Holmes). It will be interesting to see how much playing time Gibbs gets since Kabongo is the second best point guard in the class between his outstanding passing abilities and court vision.
Tough Week
Tobacco Road Hits a Double Whammy. Class of 2012 shooting guard Torian Graham committed to NC State Monday giving new head coach Mark Gottfried his first junior commitment with the Wolfpack. However, not only did Graham (a Durham native) choose NCSU over Tobacco Road rivals Duke and North Carolina, but this looks like it may begin to be a trend as Gottfried is looking to competitively recruit in the state of North Carolina. Graham will be joining North Carolina native point guard Tyler Lewis in the Wolfpack's Class of 2012 and Gottfried is looking to add shooting guard Rodney Purvis (#7) and small forward T.J. Warren as well. Purvis is a Raleigh native and Warren is from Durham. Graham has already begun recruiting Purvis to join him via Twitter and you can expect that he'll recruit Warren too since they are current teammates.
Your Seven-Day All-Americans
Jacob Hazzard, Undecided, Point Guard – Hazzard has rapidly improved recently and has a quick jump shot that is most effective on the catch-and-shoot. However, he can hit jump shots from a number of places around the basket and is very quick. Hazzard also plays great defense and puts constant pressure on opposing floor generals. The biggest negative about Hazzard is that he's developing more into a shooting guard than a point guard at this stage of his game since he is more of a scorer now and less of a facilitator. Given his 5'11, 150-pound frame, it's unlikely that he would succeed at the two guard at the next level. You would think that the California native would be high on UCLA since his grandfather is Walt Hazzard, but the junior is still open to any new schools that may come into the picture.
Gary Harris, Undecided, Shooting Guard – Harris was clearly one of the best guards at the Adidas May Classic and had a tremendous game when he squared off against fellow Class of 2012 top 50 star J.P. Tokoto (#35 – North Carolina) as he went off for 35 points in an 86-83 loss. Harris displayed his great size and length as well as good athleticism on the defensive end and played amazing on the offensive end considering his defense is what makes him an elite prospect. He needs to improve his shooting consistency and tighten up his ball-handling but he will no doubt be an impact player as a freshman in a couple of years. His top five consists of Indiana, Louisville, Michigan State, Ohio State and Purdue but definitely look for him to pick up more offers from elite schools by the end of the summer.
J.P. Tokoto, North Carolina, Small Forward – Tokoto was the standout at the Adidas May Classic as he showed the ability to score in a variety of ways, whether it was knocking down mid-range jumpers and perimeter shots, slashing into the lane where he's explosive around the basket, or posting up defenders. However, the thing that made him stand out at the event and in the Class of 2012 in general is his elite athleticism. He is another prospect with a lot of potential and a high ceiling but he needs to continue to develop his shooting and ball-handling.
Grant Verhoeven, Undecided, Power Forward – Verhoeven is a big man who impacts the game on both ends of the court and has one of the best motors in the Class of 2012 that I've seen. He has good strength and footwork when he's working on the interior which helps him get good position on the offensive end and sets him up for blocks on the defensive end. He also runs the floor really well and consistently crashes the offensive glass which results in a lot of putbacks. He needs to improve his general technique when he's in the post on the offensive end and should continue to improve his footwork on both ends of the court but he will be a one of the better Class of 2012 prospects that colleges in the west pursue. Right now, he says Stanford and Cal have shown interest but I would be very surprised if more Pac-12 schools didn't start chasing him.
Underclassmen Spotlight
Isaac Hamilton, Shooting Guard, Sophomore – Hamilton turned heads at the Double Pump May Tournament this weekend as he showed the ability to be an impact player in every phase of the game. On the offensive end, he has the ability to slash into the lane and get a bucket or drop off a nice pass for a big man and on the defensive end he uses his length well to disrupt passing lanes. However, the defensive end is where he has the most room to grow since he could utilize his length even better. He also needs to add strength which would help him on both ends of the floor so he can bang in the paint more and use his body to prevent opponents from getting into the lane. Additionally, he needs to improve his shooting consistency to reach his full potential on offense. The California native is the younger brother of former Longhorn Jordan Hamilton.
Christian Wood, Power Forward, Sophomore – Wood, a guy who just missed out on my top 25 Class of 2013 watch list, was simply outstanding at the Double Pump May Tournament this weekend between his tremendous shooting skills and his surprisingly explosive ability to finish around the rim. He clearly has a lot of talent and upside in his game and will be rising in the Class of 2013 rankings as I expect him to become more aggressive on both sends of the court. If he can become a better slasher, improve his mid-range game and have a more aggressive mindset he will be a force to reckon with in the coming years. USC is the early leader for Wood but he expressed interest in visiting Syracuse, Kentucky, Texas and Washington.
Derek Willis, Power Forward, Sophomore – The Purdue-commit played well at the Adidas May Classic and put his versatility on display since he was able to score from the perimeter and handle the ball in space while also scoring from inside the paint. He has a lot of potential between his size, length, athleticism and skill and could end up as one of the top prospects in the Class of 2013 as he continues to improve over the next couple of years. Willis also showed the skills of a small forward when he scored off the dribble and was able to penetrate and get into the lane too. One thing he should be working on is his strength since if he reaches the point to where he can start pushing around opponents as well as getting by them, he could be a scary player.
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What They're Saying
- Senior shooting guard Nick Faust (#38) on new Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon: "He's [new head coach Mark Turgeon] a great guy, great coach. I told him that I just wanted to do this to make sure I go to the best place for me… I know he respected that. He gave me the option of being able to weigh my options. I respect him for that also."
- Kansas head coach Bill Self on recruiting this late in the signing period for seniors: "We need to hit a home run late, but I think we are in a position to do so, but it hasn't happened yet."
- Senior point guard Sterling Gibbs on committing to Texas: "I have a great relationship with coach Rob Lanier. I've known him since middle school. My family trusts him."
- Junior shooting guard Rodney Purvis (#7) on defending guards of different sizes: "Bigger guards are easier to defend. But when you've got a little guy in front of you all the time you've got to work harder. You've really got to change up your game when you've got a small guy on you."
- Senior shooting guard Devin Coleman (Clemson) on how he got into basketball: "I didn't like basketball until I was in 6th grade, and I didn't start taking it seriously until I was in 8th grade. I competed in little league and stuff like that but I wasn't really good. In middle school, I would have to wait for my mom to pick me up every day after school and I just watched the high school guys in the gym. I kind of just wanted to be like them. I just worked in the gym and tried to be like them and asked them questions and things like that. When I saw myself improve that's when I really got into it."
A Look Ahead
Stars to Announce Decisions Wednesday. The best unsigned player left in the Class of 2011, shooting guard Trevor Lacey (#37), will be making his decision Wednesday and will decide between Alabama, Kansas and Kentucky. Recent reports from both a Kansas source and Lacey's high school coach indicate he is leaning towards the Jayhawks after his visit but that the other two programs are still under strong consideration. The Alabama native has taken many visits to see the Crimson Tide in action including an NIT game and has previously indicated that winning is important to him, something Kentucky will be doing a lot of next year. Elite small forward prospect DeAndre Daniels will also be making his decision Wednesday and will be deciding between Duke, Kansas and Texas. The Longhorns, from where he previously de-committed, are considered in the back of the pack right now but there have been so many rumors around Daniels' commitment no one really has any idea what he's going to do.


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Matt Rhule just could not say "I do" when it came to the Jets job.
The Baylor head coach, who interviewed with the Jets, spoke publicly on Friday for the first time since the Jets decided to hire Adam Gase as their new head coach.
SNY's Ralph Vacchiano reported that Rhule withdrew his name from the running after the Jets wanted him to choose his coaching staff from a list of assistants they would provide.
Rhule, without naming the Jets specifically, appeared to confirm that -- or at the very least, made his philosophy about accepting a head coaching job very clear.
"I don't want to say anything about THAT job ... at the end of the day, I'm never going to be in an arranged marriage," he said on ESPN 1660 in Dallas. "I'm never going to sub-contract out jobs for offense and defense. I'm always going to hire people I believe in ... and are going to do things our way."
Rhule did not say whether or not he was offered the job but he was among three final candidates that included Gase and former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy.


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Click HERE to read the Script, look at the Score and listen to the Songs
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
by Craig Hawes
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Editable Word Doc Script available
42 speaking roles
Easily reduced to 25 speaking roles, see "Casting" tab below for full instructions.
Any number of chorus parts
CD of Backing Tracks plus essential sound effects available
No pianist required! This CD includes ALL Backing Tracks, Incidental Music and Special Effects in the order you need them enabling production and direction to take place without specialist musical expertise.
CD of Vocal Tracks available for learning the songs
NEW for 2019 Sing It! Mk. 4 version, now with...
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A BRAND NEW product; a CD-ROM or download of all the songs called "Sing it!" is available. This CD-ROM or download can teach the songs to the children without any teacher input. Children can use it at school or at home - think of the time it will save you! Most schools use it in class on an interactive white board or in the school hall on the overhead projector to allow full cast practice. Children LOVE learning this way and the product is foolproof.
Read the "Sing it!" reviews 'The "Sing it!" products were fantastic.' The Downs School, Bristol. 'Absolutely amazing material.' Mary O'Neill-Delano, Canada. ' "Sing it!" is fantastic for us less musically inclined teachers.' The Coppice Primary, Worcestershire. 'I really appreciate the "Sing it!" component as we often use this in rehearsals.' Newborough East Primary, Victoria, Australia. 'Can I also say that your "Sing it!" CD was brilliant.' Key Stage 2 teacher, Singapore.
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Another BRAND NEW product is the "Dance it!" Choreography DVD. Watch each song performed by a group of age-appropriate children in two different versions - a full speed 'Performance' version and a slowed down 'Step By Step' version with helpful narration to guide you through the dance. Introduced by Craig Hawes, the DVD is also packed with lots of handy hints for teaching dances. Absolutely no previous experience or expertise is needed.
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Age range: Key Stage 2 Production (7-11 years)
Duration: 70 to 90 minutes
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Meet the world's newest, greatest and most unlikely Superhero in Craig Hawes' comical musical that's packed with muscle and marvel!
Stanley Marvel may be the clumsiest clot in Megaville, but he's happy to read his comics and dream his life away. That is until it's turned upside-down when he discovers that local hero, The Candy King, is actually a Super-Villain determined to conquer the world with his corrupt confectionery! As the sugary charlatan and his mad minions enslave the citizens with hypnotic gobstoppers and a giant remote control, Stan knows Megaville is in need of a Superhero. But when his crazy Gran and her crumbly chums reveal an earth-shattering secret, Stan's shocked to discover his own true identity!
With a dose of secret formula and a pair of fantastic elastic anti-gravity underpants, Stanley Marvel takes to the skies as the greatest Superhero the world has ever known. Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it's Superstan - a caped crusader fighting for truth, freedom and justice with his super powers, super tights and the strength to open a really tricky jar of pickles!
Can Superstan crush The Candy King and save the planet? Find out in this funtastic adventure as our hapless Superhero flies by the seat of his pants, faster than a speeding paper aeroplane, and learns that with great power comes great hilarity!
This marvellous musical packs a powerful punch with its witty script, crazy characters and spectacular songs, giving your cast and audience an unforgettable show that's quite simply... SUPER!


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Breathe easy knowing your child's asthma is well managed in school
September is the busiest time for asthma in children and experts say parents and teachers must have a management plan in place so they can enter the new school year with confidence.
AS the school term returns, parents of children with asthma are being urged to ensure they actively manage their child's condition. Doing so will help stave off attacks and possible admission to hospital.
That's according to Dr Basil Elnazir, paediatric respiratory consultant and board member and chairperson of the medical advisory group at the Asthma Society of Ireland.
"This is the busiest time of the year as we witness an increase in respiratory and asthma attacks. This is documented nationally and internationally," he says.
Asthma conditions can range from mild to severe. Those with the moderate to severe form of the condition often require treatment or admission to hospital in September. In fact, emergency hospital admissions for children with asthma increase significantly during September.
The most recent figures from the Hospital In-Patient Enquiry Scheme show that, in 2012, hospital admissions for children suffering with asthma more than tripled between August to September. There were just 41 admissions of children between the ages of five and 14 in August compared to 143 in September.
Another worrying development is that the average length of hospital stays increased by 51pc, from 1.41 days in August to 2.14 the following month.
Affecting one in five children, asthma tends to raise its ugly head in September for a variety of reasons.
"Back-to-school time can be an exciting, and often stressful, time for many children. A change of environment, coupled with exposure to colds and viruses, means that children are exposed to more triggers," says Frances Guiney, asthma nurse specialist with the Asthma Society.
Elnazir adds that the fact that many parents relax their child's medication over the summer months, due to a lack of routine or good weather, can lull them into a false sense of security that medication is not needed when the weather shifts.
Emotional events can also trigger an attack, and if your child is just starting school, and excited or worried about it, this could affect the condition.
To help prevent an attack, Elnazir encourages parents to visit their GP and to put a management plan in place. Ask your GP for a written, personal asthma management plan for your child. This will include information on how to better control asthma symptoms, take medication as prescribed, and tell if asthma symptoms are getting worse.
"Also, carry out an MOT of your child's medication. It might be out of date, or the device may not function as it should. Make sure it is clean and ready for use," says Elnazir.
Guiney adds that teachers must also be vigilant for asthma triggers at this time of year, and that a management plan at school is essential.
"It is imperative that parents and teachers empower children with an asthma management plan to achieve maximum control over the condition and cope with the onset of any symptoms."
Starting school
For those with children just starting school, Guiney advises visiting the school and discussing the condition with the teacher or principal. Make sure their teacher knows they have asthma, what their triggers are and what to do in the event of an attack. Many schools have an asthma policy in place, and for those that haven't, the Asthma Society has published guidelines on how to deal with it.
"Meet with the teacher or principal, and ask them where the medications are held," she says. "Are teachers aware of how to give medication in case of an emergency? Can six, seven or eight year olds carry their own blue inhaler? Also check if there are any allergens at the school, and ask if they can be removed, if possible."
Make sure your child carries their blue inhaler (reliever) at all times and that a spare reliever inhaler is left in school and labelled clearly with their name, says Guiney.
The Asthma Society's own research found that children miss 10 days each school year due to asthma. However, Guiney says parents shouldn't be afraid to keep their children at home if they are not well enough to attend school.
The flu vaccine is another thing parents should consider, says Elnazir. "In the UK, children over two years are all vaccinated against the flu. I would advise parents of children with moderate to severe asthma that they would benefit from the flu vaccine," he adds.
Guiney warns parents not to underestimate the possible severity of asthma. One person with asthma dies each week in Ireland due to an attack.
"Having said that, it's important to realise that asthma is a very controllable condition, and someone with properly diagnosed and managed asthma can live a normal life," she adds.
To help parents and teachers prepare for the return to school, the Asthma Society of Ireland is hosting free asthma management clinics nationwide, with special visits to primary schools, from 15-26 September. Go to asthma.ie for further details.
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This beauty is gluten free, dairy free, vegan, oh so healthy, and SO YUMMY!
- Hemp Hearts
- Garlic
- Avocado
- Nutritional Yeast
- Kimchi
- Mango
- Turmeric
*amounts depend on the size of the dish that you would like to fill with this delicious dip!*
- Amy's Organic Refried Black Beans
- Salsa
- Mama's Guac
- Nutritional Yeast
- Kimchi
- Mango Salsa
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And what is the theme song for this dish you ask? Well… if you bring this dip to a party, it will be so popular that people will be singing this in their head as they try to load up their plates with it:


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National Portrait Gallery
8th and F Streets NW
Washington, DC 20001
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM daily
Closed December 25
Admission is free
Use our contact form
Or call (202) 633-8300
The Portrait Gallery shares a building—named the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture—with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Our landmark Greek Revival building—one of the oldest federal structures in the city—is beloved by Washingtonians.
There are entrances at F and G Streets. Visitors may enter the museum from either entrance.
Plan a Visit
Floor Plan and Museum Guides
Floorplan (PDF)
Self guided tour for families (PDF)
Docent Tours
Monday - Friday
12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
11:45 a.m., 1:30, 3:15, and 4:30 p.m.
Tours are subject to availability; last-minute cancellations may occur. Please check our events calendar.
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River Main
The Main river cruises available from The River Cruise Line provide travellers with the opportunity to cruise in style and comfort along the serene waters of the Main, taking you through the heart of Germany.
The Main is approximately 327 miles in length and begins near Kulmbach in Franconia at the joining of its two headstreams, the Red Main and the White Main. It then continues through the valleys of the German Highlands before crossing the Lower Main Lowlands to Wiesbaden, where it flows into the Rhine river. If you're also interested in the Rhine, The River Cruise Line offers a substantial selection of Rhine river cruises. And if you'd like to get out of Germany, we offer cruises along Russian waterways and the Baltic Sea.
The Main river is considered the most significant right tributary of the Rhine and bridges western and eastern Europe together by connecting to the Danube via the Main-Danube canal. (Note: We also offer several stunning Danube river cruises.)
Get in touch if you have any questions about the range of Main river cruises, or if you'd like to ask us a few questions about our special river cruise offers.
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The Ultimate Rhine & Danube Cruise 2019GO
Join us on this fantastic cruise from Cologne to Budapest to see some of Europe's greatest sights. Enjoy the spectacular natural landscapes of the Rhine gorge; the grand palaces of Vienna and the magnificent architecture of Budapest- this cruise has it all.
8 days from £695
Rhine in Flames 2020GO
As the summer sun sets over the Rhine valley, a flotilla of beautifully illuminated ships makes its way down the legendary Rhine, which basks in the glow of a thousand Bengal lights, while hilltop fireworks create shimmering cascades of colour high above the mountains, castles and vineyards. This is the Rhine in Flames.
Measuring at almost 330 miles long and traversing through south-east Germany, the Main river is the most significant right tributary of the Rhine and flows into the Danube via the Main-Danube canal.
It is a primary transportation route for the industrial region around Frankfurt but it also has lots to offer tourists wishing to discover the area the Main flows along. The river runs through modern, densely populated cities, such as Mainz and Frankfurt, as well as more traditional, medieval Bavarian towns where wine and leather goods are manufactured. In Frankfurt, look out for architectural masterpieces, such as modern skyscrapers and historical castles.
While cruising from place to place, the banks of the river provide beautiful scenery for travellers to sit back and enjoy. The Main river is fantastic for those looking for a truly varied, memorable journey and this is exactly what The River Cruise Line offer.
• Cruise past charming German scenery, which includes idyllic castles and medieval architecture.
• The area stretching along the Main is famed for its wine production.
• See the Main's high-rise 'Mainhattan' skyline of Frankfurt — fondly named after New York's Manhattan for having some of the highest, most avant-garde skyscrapers of Europe.
• Frankfurt also has a more traditional side, including Römerberg, the old centre of the city. History lovers can see a number of historic buildings dating to the 14th and 15th centuries.
• The vibrant town of Mainz sits at the confluence of the Main and Rhine rivers, and has a rich history spanning over 2,000 years.
Built on seven hills, Bamberg boasts the most intact centre in Germany with the Old Town listed as a World Heritage Site.
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The 'pearl of the main' is well-known for its sandstone quarries and half-timbered houses, and also claims to be home to the oldest gasthaus, or inn, in Germany.
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Würzburg is a wonderful place to visit, renowned for the Residence Palace – one of the finest pieces of Baroque art in the world, its 8th century church and the Fortress Marienberg.


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What does a First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Worker do?
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.
Jobs Roles
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
- Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators.
- Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
- Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
- Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
- Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.
- Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
- Determine standards, budgets, production goals, and rates, based on company policies, equipment and labor availability, and workloads.
- Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
- Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
- Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas.
- Plan and develop new products and production processes.
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Chipotle Recruits CEO From Taco Bell
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. on Tuesday named Taco Bell Chief Executive Brian Niccol as its next CEO, tapping a fast-food veteran to try to revive the struggling burrito chain.
Other companies were working on doing a better job to close the gap between them and Chipotle through value offerings and improved quality.
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10 Things I love about Weddings?!?
Not the kind of list a late 30's something singleton really wants to compile on a work morning…but, here we go.
1-9 Dancing
10. Getting dressed up.
HA! Really, those are the 2 reasons I go == unless I happen to love/be related to one of the wedding party. Otherwise…see #'s 1-9. Oh wait. Great food could fit in there somewhere too — drinks are usually neglible at weddings.
Hopefully next week will be a happier subject (for me!) ;-P
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The girls had a track meet today. This year all 4 girls are competing for the track team. I've also stepped up to be a coach for race walk as well as the track club secretary.
In addition to watching the girls compete at their events, I also helped gather the other children and get them to their events and took pictures for the track club website.
According to my Fitbit, I walked over 22,000 steps today. I'm tired! LOL
I will share pictures and more from the meet in a few days.


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Welcome to Display Solutions Group in Chandler, AZ
What Can Green Do for You?
Posted on 04/19/2010
If you've been seeing a little green lately, there's a good reason. April hosts a number of eco-centric holidays including National Garden Month, National Environment Week and Arbor Day. Later this week, we'll mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.
Even though the trend really got a boost a few years ago, consumers are still paying attention to products and companies that support green practices. While you're focused on making your products greener, you may be overlooking your marketing efforts. Here are some ways to make your marketing a little greener.
Use recycled paper and low-VOC or soy-based ink. Because your customers shouldn't be able to tell a difference, you'll have to let them know you are taking steps to be eco-friendly. Talk to your printer about standard practices for placing these designations on your printed pieces.
If you want to be more noticeable consider using a paper developed by a Swedish company. It's carbon-neutral paper showing white lines on a light grey background. Ask about fonts that use significantly less ink such as Ecofont or ones with "thin" or "ultra thin" in the title.
When you send out reply mail, send reusable envelopes. It not only saves on paper use but you may get more responses because your customers won't have to track down their own envelope.
These are just a few examples of how you can help your environment. If you're looking for additional ways to green up your marketing, talk to your printer or find a marketing company that specializes in environmentally friendly marketing practices.
While it's nice to save a little piece of planet Earth, take some credit. Remember to let your customers know you're doing your part.
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14 years have passed since the birth of Sonny Angel, who was born to make us all smile and add a little fun to our lives. From the corner of a room to a prominent display on a shelf, he has been delivering smiles and healing all around the world.
Sonny Angel regular series has been "refined"; cuter and more stylish to deliver even more happiness.
These are included in the NEW Animal 2 series with the theme Farm:
Sheep, Lesser Panda, Pig, Skunk, Hedgehog, Fawn, Chameleon, Uribou Pig, Cow, Duck, Mouse and Reindeer.
Sonny Angels are adorable tiny little naked dolls with little wings on their back and all with a different headgear. You collect them, play with them or put them on a little shelf in your room with other cute stuff that makes you smile.
Suits both adults and kids!
It is the perfect gift!
It's a surprise! He chooses you!
Sonny Angel is a collectors items so all figures are randomly packaged in blind boxes.
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Weight: 25 - 30 g
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How to test a single machine for Windows Vista compatibility issues
Using a free tool from Microsoft, admins in small companies can easily test a PC for application and hardware compatibility with Windows Vista.
Microsoft has tried to make the upgrade process easier by offering the Deployment Workbench, a suite of programs aimed at performing enterprise compatibility testing for Vista deployments. Although the Deployment Workbench works quite well, at times using it can be overkill, especially for smaller organizations.
As an alternative, let's take a look at a quick and dirty method of testing a machine for Windows Vista compatibility. Although this technique is geared toward testing a single machine, it works equally well in small companies that don't have a lot of PCs.
The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
The simplest way to test a machine for Windows Vista compatibility is with a tool called the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor (WVUA). The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is a free tool that tests both application and hardware compatibility, and you can download it from Microsoft's website.
The download consists of a 6.6 MB MSI file. In my own organization, I simply put this file onto a USB flash drive and went from PC to PC, testing for compatibility with Windows Vista.
Unfortunately, you can't run the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor directly from a flash drive. In spite of its small size, it has to be installed onto the machine that is being tested. Fortunately, installation is really simple. Simply double-click on the MSI file to launch the Setup wizard. The wizard basically just asks you to accept the end user license agreement and confirm the installation path. Tell the wizard whether or not you want a desktop shortcut, and you're done.
Running the WVUA
Running the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is almost as simple as installing it. When you launch the tool, you will see a splash screen similar to the one shown in Figure A. As you can see in the figure, all you have to do to begin the process is click the Start Scan button.
Figure A
At this point, Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor will begin performing an automated scan of the system. The length of time that the scan takes to complete depends on a number of factors, such as your machine's hardware capabilities and the number of applications that are installed. Most of the time, the scan will complete in two or three minutes.
While you are waiting for the scan to complete, the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor displays comparative information about the features included in the various versions of Windows Vista, as shown in Figure B. If you require more detailed information about a specific version, click on the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
Figure B
When the scan completes, click the See Details button to see the results of the scan. The results look like what you see in Figure C. Note that there are absolutely no known issues on my PC to prevent me from upgrading to Windows Vista. The reason for this is that I ran the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor on a machine that is already running Vista. When you run the tool on a Windows XP machine, you will rarely get such positive results.
Figure C
The various editions of Windows Vista seem to have their own requirements. In Figure C above, notice the tabs at the top left portion of the screen. You can click on the tabs to find out how well your system is prepared to upgrade to a specific version of Vista. In fact, Microsoft recommends running the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor if you are thinking about upgrading from one version of Vista to another.
Normally, after running the WVUA, you would click the See Details button found in the System Requirements, Devices and Programs sections to get detailed information about the issues that the tool encountered during the scan. As I mentioned before, the system that I am running has no known issues. If you look at Figure D, though, you'll get a basic idea of the application compatibility information that WVUA gives you. The screens containing compatibility information on the machine's system requirements and hardware devices are presented in a similar manner.
Figure D
It's important to remember that the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is not suitable for use in large organizations because it lacks the ability to scan and report on multiple PCs. If you only need to test a single PC, however, then Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is an ideal tool.
Why they exist and what to expect
Testing a single machine
Testing a large enterprise
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Whether you're heading up a team, in charge of a company, or just managing an intern, leadership is no easy feat. But there are some things that you may think you're doing right that are actually harming your effectiveness as a leader.
In this short SlideShare presentation, get 19 critical management tips that will make you rethink the way you lead. Click through on a short work break, and you'll have tons of new ideas to take back to your team.
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Joe Torre brought Jonathan Broxton into Sunday's game against Arizona to get five outs, the most telling piece of evidence that the game against the Diamondbacks was crucial to the Dodgers' postseason hopes.
Broxton made things interesting in the ninth inning but ultimately threw 1<MD+,%30,%55,%70>2/<MD-,%0,%55,%70>3 scoreless innings and earned his 13thsave.
"We had a meeting, and this is the time of year that if you're sore you've still got to go," Broxton said. "This is the end of the season."
Broxton was called on to get more than three outs other times this season, but those were in the seventh and eighth innings when Takashi Saito was closing.
Pitching the final five outs of a game is a different animal and Broxton put runners on first and second in the ninth.
Broxton appears to have plenty left in his tank, judging by the radar gun that showcased several 100 mph fastballs on the Dodgers JumboTron.
With runners on first and second and one out in the eighth, Broxton struck out Justin Upton on a 99-mph fastball and hit 100 mph on a fastball to strike out pinch-hitter Miguel Montero.
"This is why, hopefully, you take care of guys early in the season," Torre said. "Now, it's all hands on deck."
Torre said before Sunday's game that Manny Ramirez won't have any off days the rest of the way either but that he'll try to take him out of games late if the Dodgers have the lead. Saito on schedule
Saito threw a 16-pitch simulated game Sunday morning and reported no problems.
"To sum it up, it was very good," Saito said through an interpreter. "My fastball was running and my breaking ball was crisp. Everything except my sinker (was good). It was sort of floating up there."
Saito said the schedule is for him to pitch again Tuesday, then be ready to pitch this weekend at Colorado.
"He looked fine," Torre said. "There was no hesitation throwing any of his pitches. He threw everything." Furcal on the mend?
Rafael Furcal (back) took groundballs and ran before Sunday's game and said he felt better than he had in a long time. He's hopeful he can return to the Dodgers lineup, but he's also cautious.
"It was a good day for me," Furcal said. "I took a lot of groundballs and everything is looking fine right now. This day was OK, but let's see what happens (today). (Before), I realized I did too much stuff, and I'd feel stiff. We'll see what happens." Favorable schedule?
The Dodgers seem to have an easy road to the postseason, but Torre is adamant the Dodgers shouldn't overlook Colorado, San Diego, Pittsburgh and San Francisco – all teams that wouldn't be in the postseason if the season ended today. Plus, the Dodgers play 13 of their last 19 games on the road.
"If you get caught in that trap, you should be ashamed of yourself," Torre said. Playoff roster certainty
Joe Torre hasn't figured out what his playoff roster would be yet, but look for Andruw Jones to be a part of it. There's only one reason he'd be off the playoff roster.
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This two-storey rabbit hutch is made of Fir wood, which also makes for a great visual presentation. It has a bedroom that has a fully-enclosed half and a mesh-wire enclosed other half. The rest of the hutch serves as the rabbits' play area, where they can stand, run, graze or do whatever they like while in the safety of the enclosed area. Its contoured edges, you don't need to worry about your pets hurting themselves as they bump into corners.
There is a ramp connecting the bedroom and the play area, although you can remove it if you want to give your rabbits more space to move around in when they are playing. And no matter how they dig, scratch or chew on the mesh wire enclosing the area, you can feel secure that they won't be able to damage it and escape.
When it comes to cleaning the rabbit hutch, the slide-out trays would be a huge help. You can simply put them at the bottom of the cage and take them out once you see rabbit droppings on them to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your pets.
If you are concerned about durability, the materials used in this hutch are not only eco-friendly. They are also waterproof and anti-termite.
There is a large door in the play area, a small door in the play area extension under the bedroom, and another small door in the bedroom. This means access to your pets is quite easy.
Key tip:Make sure to put a litter box, lots of hay, a water bottle, and toys in the hutch. Encourage your pets to play as much as they would like to prevent them from growing bored and obese.
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A lot of interesting things happened last night, but from what I've seen, there weren't a whole lot of jaw-dropping saves or outstanding goals. It happens to the best of them, I guess.
Then again, it's probably not reasonable to expect every save to be of the awe-inspiring Tim Thomas glove save variety. That would be demanding to an extreme, wouldn't it?
Well, anyway, Andrew Raycroft made what was probably the best stop of the evening. It didn't look that amazing in that he didn't need to sprawl or make a swooping glove motion, but think about it this way: he stopped one of this season's most dangerous goal scorers (Patrick Sharp) in a breakaway situation. Not exactly chopped liver, I'd say.
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Spiritual Growth
There is a difference in the way in which different people meet life. We have but to look about us to know that this is true. There is a difference in the spirit, and consequently in the way in which they work, in which they play, in which they meet and associate with other people, in which they carry successes and endure reverses, and in which they face dangers. And each of us, if we observe self, will find that at different hours we meet the duties and activities of life differently.
I believe that the inner experience of every person is identical, in a certain fundamental sense, with that of every other person. By this I do not mean that we must all eventually perform the same acts, commit the same crimes, indulge in the same vices, and engage in the same occupations. I mean, instead, that back in that inner realm of the mind where the feelings and impulses and desires arise, our experiences are all practically the same.
What our inner experience is at any hour depends upon the degree of our spiritual discernment in that hour; what outward expression we shall give to these inner forces is determined, to some extent at least, by our environments. This is illustrated by the fact that several persons may perceive the same truth; one puts it into a poem, another into a statue, another into a picture, another into the faithful performance of public or official duties, another into sweeping and dusting and scrubbing and washing dishes. And the discerning reader will read from each of these outward expressions the same spiritual truth.
It becomes apparent to the thoughtful that we are all bound together by a thread of common experience and common understanding. Therefore, if I wish to understand the human beings about me, with their virtues and their vices, their joys and their sorrows, and their fears, their self-indulgences and their self-renunciations, I have but to look within and study and analyze my own feelings and motives; and when once I thoroughly know myself, I shall know all people.
There is no one of us who has reached the age of maturity without knowing what hatred means. Our hatred has been directed against different persons and for different causes and with varying degrees of intensity and persistence, of course, but we have all hated at one time or another. This makes it possible for us to read and understand any human being who is swayed by anger or hatred, no matter in what particular acts of revenge and violence he may express himself.
We have all yielded to temptations of one kind or another—have given up to self-indulgence to a certain extent, and thus it is we can understand why other people are tempted and why they yield to temptations.
We all know what sorrow and pain are, and when we have found in self the cause of our suffering, and have sought out the cure for it, we will have learned the cause and the cure for all the suffering in the world.
To all of us there sometimes come moments of spiritual insight. There are moments in my life when I perceive that all the unkind things I have ever done, all the evil I have ever done, all the fears that have ever beset me, and all the pain I have ever suffered, are in some way a result of selfishness or ignorance. (I do not know whether what we call ignorance is a result of selfishness or not. I sometimes think we can know just as much of truth as we are willing to know, and can live just as much of truth as we are willing to live, and that as one overcomes his selfishness his ignorance vanishes.) But when I perceive why I do wrong and why l fear and why I suffer, I perceive, also, why it is that other people sin and fear and suffer.
Self-examination is the very first step towards reformation and spiritual growth. When we begin to study our own motives and desires, our own thoughts and feelings, with a sincere desire for knowledge, we will begin to see our own follies and weaknesses and vices and self-seeking; and there will surely follow a sense of dissatisfaction with self, and a desire to get rid of some of our faults.
It is at this stage of the soul's growth that we come to realize that no other person can pour virtue into us, nor take away from if us a single one of our faults. We perceive, instead, that we do evil because we want to do evil; and that whenever we really want to do right we can do right. It is all a matter of desire. The thing we hold in thought, whether it be good or evil, is the thing which is manifested in our life.
There follows naturally the realization that other people are not responsible for the sins we commit and the sorrows we suffer. We cease to blame anyone else for tempting us, or for the heartaches we feel and the tears we shed.
Nothing can tempt us which we do not have a secret desire for—the temptation is in the desire, not in the thing desired. By overcoming the desire we overcome both the tempter and the temptation.
"When you are willing to admit that all your unhappiness is the result of your own selfishness you will not be far from the gates of Paradise; but so long as you are convinced that it is the selfishness of others that is robbing you of joy, so long will you remain "in your self-created purgatory."
The reason that different people meet life differently is because they are at different stages of the growth of the soul and of spiritual discernment.
The wiser and better a man becomes, the more plainly does he discern both the cause and the cure for sin, and unrest and pain.
We all hold the expectation that some time we shall be free from our follies and vices. Let us cease to delude ourselves with the belief that we shall wake up some fine morning and find ourselves rid of our ill tempers, and fretful ways and impure desires, and jealous, envious thoughts, and in their place a robe of spotless purity, and in our hands the palm of glory, and on our brows the crown of peace—without our ever having made any effort to overcome our faults, and deserve these blessed things.
Christ, out of His spiritual understanding, said: Seek ye the Kingdom of Heaven. Be merciful. Be kind. Do good. With the same measure that ye mete it shall be measured to you again. The Kingdom of Heaven is within you!
And good and wise men everywhere and at all times attest that Christ taught the truth when He taught that the Kingdom of Heaven is a state of inner blessedness, and that the only way, absolutely the only way, to find it is by being good.
And banish all its evils and its woes,
Make its wild places bloom,
And its drear deserts blossom as the rose,
Right thou thyself.
—James Allen selected from "If Thou Would'st Right the World" published in Poems of Peace.
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