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IFP & Filmmaker Magazine Present...Secret Film Club
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Friday, May 17, 2013 at 7:30 PM - Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11:30 PM (EDT)
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IFP & Filmmaker Magazine Present....
May 17 - 23
What Is The Secret Film Club?
The Secret Film Club will be a recurring weeklong series at reRun that will feature TEN new independent films we're most excited about. Almost all of these films have been on the film festival circuit—some only for a few months, some longer—but they have NEVER screened previously in New York City.
How Do You Find Out What's Playing?
Well, wouldn't you like to know? This is after all a SECRET film club. But...we can't say there won't be some delicious hints sprinkled about here and there.
How Do You Get Tickets?
For our inaugural edition, these exclusive screenings will be FREE. Yes, that's right. Free. RSVP above for entry to the entire week of screenings on a first come, first serve basis, plus daily clues on what's screening.
When Are The Showtimes?
Friday, May 17th
Doors: 6:45pm / Screening: 7:30pm
Doors: 9:30pm / Screening: 9:45pm
Monday, May 20th
Doors: 6:45pm / Screening: 7:30pm
Doors: 9:30pm / Screening: 9:45pm
Tuesday, May 21st
Doors: 6:45pm / Screening: 7:30pm
Doors: 9:30pm / Screening: 9:45pm
Wednesday, May 22nd
Doors: 6:45pm / Screening: 7:30pm
Doors: 9:30pm / Screening: 9:45pm
Thursday, May 23rd
Doors: 6:45pm / Screening: 7:30pm
Doors: 9:45pm / Screening: 10pm
(All Screenings 21+)
When & Where
reRun Theater
147 Front St
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 7:30 PM - Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11:30 PM (EDT)
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(March 2011) ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY called reRun one of 8 nationwide theaters "redefining the moviegoing experience."
(April 2011) EVERY DAY WITH RACHAEL RAY praised reRun's gourmet popcorn as one of 4 nationwide theaters "giving their classic snack an upgrade."
(October 2011) TIME OUT NEW YORK singled out reRun as a "DIY trailblazer," saying they "love reRun's laid-back vibe" and "friendly staff."
(December 2011) TRAVEL AND LEISURE hailed reRun, among 9 others, as one of "The World's Coolest Movie Theaters."
(February 2012) VARIETY says reRun "raises bar for indies" and is "among the only theaters in the U.S. that provides newfound theatrical and ancillary opportunities to films without a [distributor]."
reRun is reBar's independent cinema, located just down the hall from the restaurant. Featuring 48 reclaimed car seats, full bar, gourmet snack counter, and a 12-foot screen, reRun offers just the kind of intimate art-house theater experience you'd expect from the creators of the funky gastropub reBar.
reRun provides a large theater AV experience. An all-digital 1080p HD projector, coupled with a monstrous JBL 7.1 surround pro-audio sound system make the movies projected on the twelve foot screen come alive in a sparkling show. The bar features two rotating draft taps, a broad selection of bottled craft beers, a selection of sustainable, organic, and biodynamically farmed wines, a full liquor cabinet for your imbibing pleasure, and traditional and creative snacks created by reBar's Executive Chef Jeremy Leech.
During off-hours reRun is available for private rental. Children's birthdays, corporate off-site meetings, and private get-togethers are all possible in the theater. Call the reBar and reRun Special Events Department at (718) 797.3025 for private bookings. Catering available for your parties through reBar.

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What makes Thomas Jefferson such a rich symbol is his elusiveness; you can't pin one label on him. A self-made educated man, he was happiest with his books and most uncomfortable in the glare of the public spotlight, particularly when called upon to speak. He deliberately maintained a distance, an inscrutability. He confounded contemporaries and historians alike with his contradictory identities: aristocrat and country farmer; Enlightenment philosopher and pragmatic politician; revolutionary radical and conservative agrarian; champion of the people's liberty and Virginian slaveholder.
The last contradiction resonates most strongly in the American memory today: What are we to make of our Father of Liberty, who, more than any other leading political figure of his time, championed the right of every man to a free life, and yet also owned slaves?
Many labels have been attached to Jefferson--Father of Liberty, of States' Rights, of our Country, of Democracy--by a variety of political parties and figures. That so many disparate groups have claimed Jefferson as their philosophical Father is a primary reason for Jefferson's inaccessbility to us now; the historical Jefferson has been diluted into so many watery selves over time that the modern man finds it difficult to wade through the identities and find the most accurate one. And, at the same time, that so many groups felt it vital to legitimize their party's goal by gaining the favor of his legacy is a testimony to the political force of the Jefferson image in the nineteenth century.
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Sculpted, 1833; bronze, 7'6";
Gift of Uriah P. Levy, USN, 1833.
By resolution placed in Rotunda 1834 for about a year,
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Ethics legislation needs to be approved before the Illinois General Assembly passes a statewide building program for roads and schools, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn said Thursday.
Ethics legislation needs to be approved before the Illinois General Assembly passes a statewide building program for roads and schools, Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn said Thursday.
"We can't be giving out highway contracts and then having the governor the next day say, 'Hey, how about contributing to my fundraiser?'" Quinn told reporters at the Statehouse. "That's trouble with a capital T."
Quinn also said Gov. Rod Blagojevich should disclose exactly what services his campaign has been buying from the Chicago law firm of Winston & Strawn.
Campaign reports filed this week brought billings by that firm, where former Gov. Jim Thompson works, to more than $2 million.
"This should not be some kind of mystery," Quinn said. "This is not healthy."
Quinn noted that the Illinois House unanimously passed an ethics measure, House Bill 1, but it hasn't been called for a vote in the Senate. The bill would ban contractors paid more than $25,000 by the state from making contributions to the constitutional officers responsible for awarding those contracts.
Quinn said he agrees with the governor that a capital plan is needed, though he differs on specifics. But he said Thursday that, concerning so-called "pay-to-play" restrictions, "I don't think there should be any kind of capital bill until that reform takes place."
Quinn, who was at the Statehouse to promote tax-preparation help for low-income Illinoisans, also said he has not spoken with the governor in at least a couple of months.
"I don't think he's talked to too many people, other than his very close palace guard," Quinn said.
Quinn said priorities he'd like to see in a plan for the new year are passage of the ethics proposal, tax relief for people living "paycheck to paycheck," and a constitutional amendment to allow recall of top officials — a power he said he's favored for 30 years.
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Release Date: 1986 |
Album Rating: 4.5This is the fastest I've ever written a review... it's not half-assed, it's just not as scrutinized as most my other ones, but I wanted to get this out as kind of a tribute or remembrance to Paul Raven's passing.
good review, but you dont need to have every band name as a link, only once should do fine
man wasn't expecting that intro!
Album Rating: 4.5
The intro was really cool, the rest a bit of a letdown, but the review is still solid overall.
I haven't heard too much Killing Joke, and virtually none of the later stuff. The early albums are pretty good though.
Nice review, I never really made an attempt to listen to Killing Joke. I like the depressive tone you talked about near the end; maybe I'll check out Chessboards
Album Rating: 4.5It's definitely there... it becomes more apparent if the album is listened to from start to finish... that feeling kind of grows as the album progresses.
Album Rating: 5.0Simply brilliant!
Album Rating: 4.5It is... I just got "Night Time" a few days ago and I think I still like this one better, but I haven't decided for sure... I'll probably review it too if no one else does.
Album Rating: 4.0call it bland critics...one of the most underrated albums of all time
Album Rating: 4.0great shit
This album was the one that got me into killing joke, and i haven't stopped listening to them since. The 80's retro sound and divisive use of dynamics and melody make this a stand-out in the band's career, though i actually prefer Coleman's cleaner vocals. Personal Preference is what this album was made for
Digging: Coexistence - Collateral Dimension
Album Rating: 4.5I love this album so I suppose I am not really a fan as it does not sound like all the stuff that sounds like what KJ is supposed to sound like.
Album Rating: 4.0god it rules so much
For sure.
Album Rating: 4.0chessboards make me happy
Album Rating: 4.5This is easily my favorite Killing Joke album.
Nice Willie
Might check this out, because you can never get enough Killing Joke
Album Rating: 4.0seriously just get their digcog, not one bad album
Very true. Night Time is probs the best, but this and the s/t rule so hard.
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This is a recording of a NISE Network online brown-bag conversation held in 2014, which focuses on the applications and scientific background behind the following NanoDays 2014 kit activities: Exploring Properties - Electric Squeeze and Exploring Properties - Capillary Action Presented by: Lizzie Hager-Barnard of the Lawrence Hall of Science For more information, and for a link to the recording, please see the Resources section of this page.
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We recently launched a new analytical application focused on enabling project-driven organizations to answer complex questions that until now were all but impossible to address even with the latest business intelligence tools and technologies.
The new application, called PeopleSoft In-Memory Project Discovery, is a true example of an Oracle Engineered System in that we have architected a business solution that takes advantage of the latest Oracle Middleware and Hardware to accomplish something that would otherwise be too complex, expensive, and risky for almost any other organization to attempt to build on its own. By leveraging Oracle's Endeca Information Discovery business intelligence technology and Oracle's Exalytics hardware for high-performance analysis, we have built a dashboard-focused interface over the PeopleSoft Projects suite to give project-oriented executives and managers the ability to correlate structured project and resource data with associated unstructured data. Okay, I know: that sounds rather mundane. So, to illustrate why this is "much more than just another BI dashboard," let's take a look at an example.
Imagine that you are the Vice President of facilities at a multi-campus university, and you read in the morning news that one of the subcontractors performing work for the school has been charged with defrauding customers by installing defective fire suppression systems. You know there have been a number of these systems installed throughout the university's buildings, but unless you have your staff manually read through every project-related contract entered during the past three years, you literally have no way of knowing which projects might have exposure to these defective systems, how much was spent on these systems, and when they were installed. This situation leaves your university exposed to significant legal, financial, and safety risks every day until it is remediated. The inability to relate unstructured data (such as clauses in your contracts, text in your contract attachments, and so on) to volumes of structured data (such as project locations, project financial figures, purchase orders, and so on) is the barrier to eliminating these risks.
Figure 1. The Untapped Potential: Correlating Unstructured Project and Resource Data with Structured, Transaction Data
With the power of PeopleSoft In-Memory Project Discovery, however, you can mine project artifacts and deliver answers to your complex problem in seconds. By typing a few keywords into PeopleSoft In-Memory Project Discovery, you can learn where the defective systems were implemented and eliminate the costs that the university would otherwise incur for staff or temporary workers to pore over text related to your projects and could immediately mitigate the legal, financial, and safety risks associated with the subcontractor's work. You could identify for the university all of the exposure to the defective fire suppression systems, draw up and institute remediation plans within hours, and immediately begin implementation of the plans to eliminate the risks. Pretty remarkable, wouldn't you say? (Note that this scenario is just one example of what the application can do. There are many other high-impact scenarios to which you can apply the tool, such as using it to drive more profitable staffing decisions in a professional services organization. The whitepaper listed below can help you learn more about other scenarios.)
You can think of PeopleSoft In-Memory Project Discovery as a tool that enables you to unlock the value trapped in unstructured project and resource data, visualize that project and resource data as actionable information, and tighten your project financial controls at unprecedented speeds. It offers the ability to analyze project and resource transaction data based on data stored in related documents and other unstructured formats. A user types keywords, and the application immediately treats those keywords it finds in documents as reporting dimensions by which you can filter your project and resource information. The application also provides you the ability to view project and resource metrics changing in real-time as structured and unstructured data filters are applied and you close in on the answers you need to make informed decisions. The PeopleSoft In-Memory Project Discovery dashboards come with pre-configured alerts (which you can personalize) for key exceptions, such as budget overages, to draw your attention to important issues before they become problems and enables you to save sets of filters which you may want to apply to your data on a recurring basis.
Figure 2. PeopleSoft In-Memory Project Discovery to Correlate Your Unstructured Projects Content with Your Project Transaction Data
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Sheffield United and Wales' striker Ched Evans was jailed for five years today after being convicted of raping a woman who was "too drunk to consent" to sex.
The 23-year-old footballer, who has scored 35 times this season for the League One club, is now considering an appeal against the jury's verdict at Caernarfon Crown Court where his co-defendant, Port Vale defender Clayton McDonald, was found not guilty of the same charge.
Both men admitted they had sex with the woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, but the prosecution said she was too drunk to consent to sexual intercourse.
In her evidence, the woman said she has no memory of the incident.
Evans's lawyers said the footballer was "shocked and extremely disappointed".
"Mr Evans firmly maintains his innocence in this matter and is being advised regarding an appeal of the decision," they added in a statement.
The Football Association of Wales said it "recognised the seriousness of the situation".
Mr McDonald, also 23, vowed to stand by his friend, saying in a statement from his legal team: "Clayton McDonald has maintained his innocence from the start and is relieved at his verdict.
"However, he is very upset and disappointed regarding the verdict given to his lifelong friend, Ched Evans, whom he will continue to support in any way possible."
The two footballers first met 10 years ago when they were both at the Manchester City youth academy and shared digs during their teenage years.
The incident happened at a Premier Inn near Rhyl after they had been on a night out in the seaside town on May 29.
The trial, which began on April 11, was told Mr McDonald met the woman on the street after visiting a takeaway in the early hours of the next morning.
He took her back to the hotel where they had sex and were joined by Evans, who also had intercourse with the woman.
The jury was told that as the incident took place, Jack Higgins, an "associate" of the footballers, and Ryan Roberts, Evans's brother, watched through a window.
Video recordings found on Mr Higgins's phone showed he had been filming or trying to film the incident, the court heard.
Mr McDonald claimed that Evans asked if he could get involved, while Evans said it was Mr McDonald who asked him if he wanted to have sex with the woman.
Giving evidence Mr McDonald said the woman was "moaning and groaning like she was enjoying herself".
Evans told the jury she consented and was "in control of her actions".
Sentencing Evans, Judge Merfyn Hughes QC said: "The complainant was 19 years of age and was extremely intoxicated.
"CCTV footage shows, in my view, the extent of her intoxication when she stumbled into your friend.
"As the jury have found, she was in no condition to have sexual intercourse.
"When you arrived at the hotel, you must have realised that.
"You have thrown away the successful career in which you were involved."
He told Evans he must serve at least half the five-year sentence before he can be paroled.
David Fish QC, in mitigation for Evans, said it was a "sad day" for the footballer.
"He is aged 23 and has, until now, had a promising career to which he has devoted his whole life since his teens," he said.
"That career has now been lost."
Earlier there were chaotic scenes and Evans's verdict was delayed after court proceedings were disrupted when McDonald was acquitted, prompting a brief adjournment.
The jury first returned a not-guilty verdict on Mr McDonald after four hours and 52 minutes of deliberations.
He looked elated as the verdict was read out and his family and friends in the public gallery reacted by shouting "Yes, yes".
One man left the courtroom and could be heard screaming.
Judge Hughes then rose and everyone in the public gallery was ordered to leave the court.
Mr McDonald remained in the dock with Evans who held his head in his hands and cried hysterically.
When the judge returned to court, the jury foreman gave the guilty verdict against Evans, who threw the headphones he was using to follow the trial on the floor and looked shocked.
Judge Hughes told Mr McDonald he was free to leave the dock and after the footballer exited the court, shouts of "No, no" could be heard from Evans's family and friends.
Detective Chief Inspector Steve Williams, the senior investigating officer for North Wales Police, said: "I would like to pay tribute to the courage of the victim in this case, who has shown a great deal of resilience and strength in very difficult circumstances.
"I sincerely hope that the guilty verdict will provide some closure on this horrendous ordeal for the victim and that she will be able to rebuild her life which was shattered by these events."


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[A new bill] requires physicians, under the threat of a felony charge, to speak privately with a woman seeking an abortion to determine whether she had been "coerced" and to conduct an exam before providing abortion-inducing drugs....The GOP legislature also passed a bill permitting abstinence-only sex education in public schools. Roys "facetiously proposed amendments to also give schools discretion on whether to teach the 'science of germs' and the 'theory of gravity.'"
Roys proposed that since Republicans want to use doctors to perform a "shaming lecture," that a state legislator also be required to be in the room to act as the official "state shamer."
There you have it: the comic stylings of Kelda Helen Roys. Roys, unlike the rest of us, has the opportunity to make jokes via the legislative process.


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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Spelling Whiz
Then, lo and behold, this weekend my daughter read aloud Cynthia Rylant's The Case of the Baffled Bear from The High-Rise Private Eyes series. Ironically, this wacky spelling word appears on page 21!
"I've seen you guys whiz through town on your bikes," said Bunny.
Perhaps the term is used more often than I thought. Whatever the case, my daughter now has the word down pat and is on her way to becoming a true spelling whiz!
Do you have any unusual spelling word stories to relate? Please do tell!
Find more of this week's Wordless Wednesday (or Wordful) posts at 5 Minutes for Mom.
10 comments:
- Christy Killoran said...
Ha! I can't remember the last time I heard that word!
- January 11, 2012 at 10:32 AM
- Sarah said...
Lol isn't it funny to see them spell things as they sound?
- January 11, 2012 at 1:03 PM
- An Almost Unschooling Mom said...
I hadn't really thought about it - but you can bet I'll be keeping an eye out for it in stories from now on!
- January 11, 2012 at 3:22 PM
- BethElderton said...
Funny, I use the word "whiz" fairly often! Your daughter's effort was excellent with a word so unfamiliar to her.
- January 11, 2012 at 9:04 PM
- Marie said...
It's funny how often we notice a word once we've had it on one of the kids spelling tests -- they seem to have a "quirky" word every couple weeks -- at least it seems odd until we start seeing it everywhere :-)
- January 11, 2012 at 9:11 PM
- Jen said...
Cute post! I have a little spelling whiz at home, too. She gets stumped every once in awhile by a strange word like this one.
- January 11, 2012 at 9:50 PM
- Natalie PlanetSmarty said...
Strangely, I would expect the word in a book to have double z on the end, just like buzz. But who am I to tell Americans how to spell :)
- January 11, 2012 at 10:30 PM
- teacherninja said...
I use it foe "pee."
Tee hee.
- January 12, 2012 at 7:39 AM
- Liz Mays said...
I swear that English is the most challenging language ever. It's just a series of contradictions in rules!
- January 12, 2012 at 7:43 AM
- Ms. O said...
We discussed that very word this morning in our Word Warrior (fancy name for a Scrabble & Bananagrams type library club). They were 3rd graders and did not recognize the term. So no worries!
PS I will not say how many years later I still shudder at the word that got me kicked out of the eighth grade spelling bee. I knew EVERY SINGLE WORD AFTER ... and yet in my nerves I spelled out "M-O-N-K-E-E." You can tell this was before satellite cable, no? Good ol' Nick re-run days.
- January 12, 2012 at 6:43 PM


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Flashing Glow Plug Light Mondeo 130 Tdci 52
Z3 MON replied to Portland Bill's topic in Ford Mondeo / Vignale ClubAs above, sounds like a pipe split too me though
My Egr Theory
Z3 MON posted a topic in Ford Mondeo / Vignale ClubLet me re explain my theory a bit better. Standard egr takes gases from the exhaust to the egr, the egr valve opens at certain points an draws in air from the exhaust and puts dirty exhaust gases into the engine to ease emissions. Egr valves clog up from all the crap out of the exhaust... So we resort to blocking them as emission tests are not done on a diesel so no not fail. When blocking the egr with a plate you stop the !Removed! gasses getting in... But the valve can still operate and still wants to take in air but we have blocked it so this stops air and can cause a diesel knock. My theory is rather than no air going in at the egr at all.... Why not swap exhaust air for fresh clean air..... So stick a universal enclosed induction kit onto the egr so when the valve opens it eats lots of nice new air.... This should mean no diesel knock... No dirty air. .... Clean efficient burning.... Better economy and more power. My question is what to do with the other end.... If you block it your causing more pressure in the exhaust system which could mean more back pressure to the turbo... So if we fit some kind of valve similar to that of a dump vale/ waste gate that way of pressure gets to high it can just release it out Thoughts???? Please discuss Thanks Dave
Coil Light Flashing And Cutting Out
Z3 MON replied to Matt Utton's topic in Ford Mondeo / Vignale ClubSeeing as your getting an egr and fueling fault I would suggest the egr to inter cooler boost pipe is split, I would recommend removing it an checking it carefully
I gota take the mondeo up to Lincoln on Saturday lol. Well I just had a quick butchers, the whole injection loom looks bodged to be honest... As for the filter well Tge bracket it sits in doesn't join the chassis very well and is very wobbly, hope this isn't an issue..... On the filter the two single connectors are on there tight but the one with the T-piece bit is loose an wobbly. Is this a common thing?? Or normal?? Should I change it?? Also there is a bit of oil round the crank case breather pipe, will this cause any issues? I have checked both inter cooler pipes, is there any other boost pipes I need to check hidden around?? Cheers Dave
Ford Modeo Mk 3 Glowplug Light Comes On
Z3 MON replied to flashgoblin's topic in Ford Mondeo / Vignale Club+1 on above
How To Clean My Injectors ?
Z3 MON replied to brooksey's topic in Ford Mondeo / Vignale ClubWas the fuel filter changed with a Bosch, Delphi, ford or motor factor part? Is there any knocking noises? Does The roughness go away if you rev a little ? What's your mileage ect?
I think I'm Gona check for swarf in the box....
Hi guys, Sorry it's been so hectic. Striping a focus, re doing the carbs on a gsxr, And this beast as well as general maintenance on a CBr means I've been very busy. So basically I still have the wobbly idle and the P0251 fueling issue. My first question is: would a motorofactor fuel filter give the same symptoms as a blocked or well used fuel filter and will this cause my current issues. Basically my last mechanic changed the fuel filter (I asked for a Bosch but looked and it's not marked at all with any names). I changed the oils and filter yesterday I also removed the blanking plate. The engine sounds smoother at the top but the knock seems to have moved towards the bottom, where as before it was a cold rattle at the top which has gone from the oil change/plate removable. The knock sounds like something is Gona come through the side of the engine. Video: http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r562/Heathrow_Ford_Parts/3092ed28.mp4 Bear in mind it has the belt, tensioner and pulley changed 5 months/2,500 miles ago Now I know everyone loves to jump on the injector issue but it's not that, injectors are fine, recoded -no difference, leak off test was fine, bench test was good. It's the not the fuel pump either as it's only the 2000-2002 modeled pump that has the issue of breaking up. I removed and check the boost pipe on the drivers side from egr to the lower plastic pipe. Removed and was covered in oil lower down, cleaned and checked for splits an cracks - non. So have refitted and will see it it happens again but I don't think it will. I am 99.9% it's a leak issue or fuel filter. Either a leak in fuel lines anywhere from the tank all the way into the block. Or an air leak on the boost system. But I have been thinking about it so hard my mind is going round in circles. The next thing I'll try is a fuel filter but where do I go from their .....
At that millage you would have more chance winning the lottery, than it not being the dmf, clutch can still feel good, remove the crank sensor an see if its covered in metal fillings
Dual mass Flywheel screams at me here, has the clutch/flywheel been changed? whats your millage
Z3 MON replied to Z3 MON's topic in General Ford Related DiscussionsOops I drove into the garage doors and it leaked out. Lol Ahhh ill have to call a mobile air con man. No doubt they will rape my savings for it, Boooo
Z3 MON posted a topic in General Ford Related DiscussionsDoes anyone know how I can empty the air con on a mk1? Don't think there is much in there anyway but don't wana remove a pipe and get sprayed or something. It's not in a driveable state hence why I'm asking lol
Front Springs - Ride Height And Tyre Wear Issue
Z3 MON replied to sky_blue_kev's topic in Ford Mondeo / Vignale ClubYou need to get full well geometry done. Although the fitting garage should have told you this, its not their responsibility to adjust the tracking as its not what you've asked for. All you have asked for is 2 new springs. LESSON: whenever you have anything suspension related changed always get the geometry done.
Hi, unfortunately no update as my brothers focus blew up some I'm a bit busy stripping that at the moment. It seems to staying how is now, which is better than it used to be but still not right lol
I will give it ago but I'm struggling reading the code even with a small mirror.


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The Red Hat sponsored Fedora Project has announced availability of version 16 of the free and open-source operating system distribution. Fedora 16 now features "Aeolus Conductor" as a feature enhancement designed to create and manage cloud instances across a variety of cloud types. OpenStack tools have also been included to help configure and run cloud compute and storage infrastructures; new too is HekaFS, a technology based on GlusterFS to enable cloud-ready distributed parallel filesystems. Lastly in the cloud category, the Pacemaker-cloud application service has now been incorporated to improve availability.
Red Hat reminds us that Fedora Project developers collaborate closely with upstream free software project teams to try and provide the best experience for users; that access and integration of new features can hopefully lead to wider and further innovation. The Fedora Project aims to release a new version of its free operating system approximately every 6 months. According to Red Hat, this rapid development cycle encourages collaboration and the inclusion of the latest, most cutting-edge open-source features available. Fedora is built by community members from across the globe, and the Fedora Project's transparent and open collaboration process has attracted more than 24,000 registered contributors.
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why cairo won't be tunis
This is a guest post from Matt Buehler, PhD candidate at the University of Texas at Austin. Matt is going to be a regular contributor on the blog with a focus on north Africa. Here are his thoughts on the unfolding crisis in Egypt:
Large protests are expected today in Cairo and other major Egyptian cities following Friday prayer. Former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency and unsuccessful opposition presidential candidate, Mohammed ELBaradei, has returned to Cairo to lead the protests and call for President Hosni Mubarak's resignation. A diverse array of organizations and ordinary citizens will join the protests including Egypt's largest opposition political movement, the nonviolent Muslim Brotherhood. Despite the outpouring of public dissatisfaction, Egypt is unlikely to experience a "Jasmine Revolution." Here's why:
1) Egypt's military is far less professionalized and depoliticized than Tunisia's. Rachid Ammar, the Tunisian military's commander, played an important role in the Jasmine Revolution by siding with the Tunisian people against Ben Ali and his republican guard. It would be unexpected for the Egyptian military, which remains close to the ruling National Democratic Party, to demonstrate such professionalism in civil-military relations.
2) In Egypt, the stakes are much higher for domestic interest groups (especially sectarian minorities). Certain sub-sections of Egyptian society, particularly Egypt's 10-12% Coptic Christian population, rely on the Mubarak regime for protection and support. If the regime suddenly collapses, they fear the ethnic conflict that might emerge within the period of instability. Tunisia, by contrast, is homogenous in terms of the ethnic and sectarian composition of its population.
3) More than Tunisia, the Egyptian military has experience dealing with large public demonstrations. Beginning with the bread riots of the 1977, the Egyptian state has successfully dealt with large-scale protests in the Nile Delta in the 1990's, 2003, and 2005. The bread riots, which lasted two full days and resulted in 800 deaths, forced the regime to turn back scheduled IMF and World Bank loan payments that were inflating food prices for ordinary Egyptians through subsidy reductions. Thus, the planned 'day of rage' in Cairo this Friday may, in short, drive the regime to make concessions and introduce limited reforms, but we should not expect to see a second Jasmine revolution accompanied by substantive regime change.
Here's an interesting article on the importance of military professionalization in these recent uprisings.


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o Melissa A. Seifert, 36, of North Main Street in Munnsville, was charged with first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, a class C felony. Seifert is alleged to have possessed counterfeit twenty dollar bills and passed them at an Oneida business. She was arraigned and committed to Madison County Jail in lieu of bail set at $1,500. She is scheduled to appear in Oneida City Court on Jan. 25.
o Jon T. Snyder, 18, of Main Street in Oneida, was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property. He is scheduled to appear in Oneida City Court on Feb. 1.


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New hardware means new accessories, and new accessories means... stuff that doesn't quite make sense when you first see it. One such example: the steering wheel peripheral that Ubisoft is producing for use with its upcoming Wii driving games Monster 4x4 World Circuit and GT Pro Series. Both games use the Wii Remote for steering - just grab both ends of the controller and hold it horizontally, tilting to turn your car. But the Wheel for Wii add-on, which comes free with the purchase of either racing game... well, it looks like a cozy foam home for your Remote in the shape of a circle. Will this really make a difference to players? We asked Tats Myojo, associate producer at Ubisoft for the details.
GamesRadar: What's the benefit to using the wheel as opposed to the remote alone? Functionality doesn't seem to change, so is it just a matter of wrapping the remote in a familiar shape to make it feel more like driving?
Tats Myojo: The wheel is another fun and different way to interact with the Wii controller as it's more natural to play a racing game driving with a wheel than with a remote. It really makes for a more immersive experience with the many different ways to control the car with the movement of the wheel.
GR: The picture just shows a wheel floating in space. Is there really no base?
TM: There is no base for the wheel. A base would have taken the fun out of the motion sensing and wireless capabilities. In the case of Monster 4x4 World Circuit, players will use the Wheel to perform stunts to earn points during races. Players will simulate stunts onscreen, like the summersault or the tornado, by making circular movements or by twisting the wheel. For GT Pro Series, players have the option to manually shift the car by motioning the wheel forward and back.


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USCIS Reinstates Multi-Venue Petition Process! - (December 16, 2009)
Washington, D.C. - Orchestras can once again file a single visa petition for artists engaged for performances at multiple venues in the United States. In response to concerns expressed by the League and the broader national performing arts community, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reinstated the ability of a petitioner to file a single petition for artists coming to the U.S. for an itinerary of events with multiple arts organizations. Over the past two months, the League and our coalition partners communicated with top officials at USCIS, on the Hill, and in the White House to urge a return to this practice, which is more efficient and affordable than submitting multiple visa requests for a single itinerary of performance events.
In October, USCIS issued a memo revoking the ability of a U.S.-based employer to file a single petition for artists coming to the U.S. for an itinerary of events with multiple arts organizations - unless the petitioner is "in business as an agent." A November 20, 2009 memo now directs the USCIS service centers to accept multi-venue petitions filed by organizations that act as an agent only for the purpose of submitting a visa petition.
When seeking visa approval for an itinerary involving multiple employers or venues, the petitioner does not have to demonstrate that it normally serves as "an agent" outside of the petition process. Instead, USCIS indicates that petitioners can include a statement, signed by the various venues or employers, establishing that the petitioner is authorized to act as agent for the limited purpose of filing the petition with USCIS. We've posted on the Artists from Abroad website a sample form that petitioners should consider including when applying for a single visa approval on behalf of multiple venues or employers.
If an artist plans to travel to the U.S. for multiple engagements, and a single U.S. organization is submitting the visa petition, the entire petition must be carefully assembled to satisfy all USCIS requirements. Since the November memo was issued, we've been in communication with USCIS to seek further clarity on the petition requirements. Additional updated guidance is now available on the Artists from Abroad website, prepared under the advisement of attorney Jonathan Ginsburg of FTM Arts Law.
Learn More about How to File a Visa Petition
The League is a member of the Performing Arts Alliance, a coalition of national performing arts service organizations dedicated to advocating for national policies that recognize, enhance, and foster the contributions the performing arts make to America.


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An instrumental on Jerry Garcia's first LP. Also played in the PERRO (Planet Earth Rock 'n' Roll Orchestra) rehearsals. According to Robert Hunter, the title isnamed for the organist E Power Biggs.
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Many people will tell you that you haven't lived unless you have experienced Brazil's cuisine. With European and African historical influences, an amazing array of dishes is available to tickle your taste buds. The popularity of dishes varies largely according to which region you are in. Since Brazil is such a huge country we have taken the time to list some of the must-have dishes on offer.
Brazil´s amazing cuisine
The national dish of Brazil is Feijoado which is a thick hearty stew that consists of black beans with diced pieces of pork and beef. Slow cooked for approximately five hours in a clay pot this traditional meal is often enjoyed on Wednesdays and weekends. The national beverage is coffee while cachaça, distilled from sugar cane, is the native liquor and main ingredient in the national cocktail. (more…)


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We love the sun even on cloudy days around here. Catching it can be tricky, but these super easy DIY sun catchers help. They cast some happy light in our home and we used items we hand on hand. It was the perfect, simple project for a summer day. And these sun catchers are perfect for outdoors!
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1. Put plastic beads in a metal cake pan (we also tried glass, but metal is better). We also put some beads in muffin tins to make smaller versions.
2. Heat oven to 400 degrees and bake beads for 30 minutes. (The beads do smell as they melt, but we left the back door open to let the sun in 🙂
3. Cool and hang with fishing line. Some catchers had "natural" holes where there were spaces where we strung the lines. The rest, we drilled a small hole. And by we, I mean my son.
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Nichole Nordeman is back with a brand new six songs EP, "The Unmaking". This is her first album since the album "Brave" in 2005. Nichole Nordeman has had a couple of hits including the popular song, "Holy", "Legacy", "Brave", "What If", and "Real to Me". She has also won four Dove Awards.
The album begins with the title track called, "The Unmaking". This song discussed breaking down the walls that surround us. We must let go of the past and everything that has held us back from the living the life God indented for us. When we let go, we find out who God truly is and we see the beauty in being broken.
The second track was a song called, "Not to Us" and this one features Christian artist, Plumb. This one talked about creating images of ourselves and pursuing our own dreams without consulting with God first and building on sinking sand. The chorus talks about giving all the glory to God and not thinking it's all us. I liked how the song was written like a praise song and it conversed the importance of giving God all the glory for everything and pointing others to him. I love the harmonies Plumb and Nichole Normeman had on the track and this would be a great single for radio.
My favorite track would be track three, "Name". This song discussed waking up and seeing the truth about how much God loved us and how he wrote our name in blood in His book. The chorus reminds us that we have the heartbeat of God and we aren't our ashes and He knows our name. We have to avoid asking the shadows (the devil) who we are. The third verse/ bridge has such a powerful declaration for believers to encourage them when they forget how much God cares about them, and how we a friend of God, and we're chosen. I loved the lyrics of this song and the reassurance of God knowing our personal name and people truly need to know this in this crucial time we live in. The message of hope will resonated with listeners and I hope this song make it to radio and is a huge hit!
Track name four was entitled, "Loved You More" and this one talked about different Biblical stories including fleeting when the third time the rooster crowed, climbing a tree to see Jesus, being swallowed by the sea, and selling Jesus for a little silver and a betrayal kiss. The song related it back to how we did the same things and He still loved us. It also contained a cry to love Jesus more and a sense of gratuity for our second chances. I really loved and connected to the meaning of the song and wanting to love Jesus more. And He so gracefully still does even despite my countless failures. I liked how this song had the piano as the main instrument in this song and it gave it a peaceful Holy connection to God.
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The last track of the EP was called, "Slow Down" and this one was about the raw truth about children growing up and how she wished the time would just slow down. It talked about the different stage of our kids growing up such as, learning to crawl and walking and even rolling their eyes. This song was a plea for time to slow down and many parents will most likely cry through it.
I strongly recommend Nichole Nordeman's new album to anyone who enjoys listening to Christian music. The albums features a mix of fast and slow tempo songs and there is something for everyone to enjoy. I'm so glad Nichole Nordeman has returned to singing and she has made an incredible EP for fans to love and listen to. If you're looking for a hot new album to check out, then check out this album!
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About the new album The Unmaking:
"Before things in our lives can be resurrected and given new life, certain things must die. Before beauty blooms in spring, roots must do the hard work under the hard frozen soil of winter. Before you renovate and re-build, you tear down the parts of the structure that are weak or damaged or dangerous. Before we make, we must unmake." Nichole Nordeman
About Nichole Nordeman:
Nichole Nordeman is a recording artist and songwriter for Sparrow/EMI CMG, with numerous number-one and top ten singles to her credit and cumulative CD sales of over one million. A two-time Gospel Music Association winner for Female Vocalist of the Year, she has won a total of nine Dove Awards, including the best-selling album, Music Inspired by The Story. Her best-known songs include "Holy", "Legacy", "Brave", "This Mystery", "Why", and "What If". She lives with her family in Tulsa, OK.
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As the Department of Labor (DOL) continues pushing forward determined to redefine the term 'fiduciary,' members of Congress on both sides of the aisle have become keenly aware of the potential risks of the new rule. As I have mentioned here previously, this new rule would price millions of Main Street American investors out of access to professional advice on their IRAs, and significantly increase investor confusion at a time no one can afford to be confused.
The Financial Services Institute (FSI) and members of Congress from both sides of the aisle have been outspoken in demanding transparency from the DOL during the rule-making process. In response, unfortunately, the Department has told us all that we will simply have to wait until its revised proposal is finished to know where they are headed with the rule.
At a hearing of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on March 21, however, Republican and Democratic members of Congress alike made it clear to Labor Secretary Hilda Solis that the Department's approach on this crucial issue is wearing thin.
Addressing Secretary Solis, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) said, "I think it's time, to be very honest with you, for many of us, the members of Congress, to sit down with the heads [of the Department] and try to figure out how we're going to go on this. I think it's really very important because this has been dragging on now for quite a long time. It's not good. Businesses need to know what they're going to be doing. Certainly we, many of us here on this particular committee, many on the Financial Services Committee, would like to work together and see if we can come to some sort of resolution in the near future."
Rep. Rush Holt (D-N.J.) said, "I'm concerned the Department is asking the wrong questions. This won't get to the issue of how employees make the right decisions. How we can increase access to investment advice. Are you finished asking for additional data? I hope not."
Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.) expressed concern that the DOL is offering a solution in search of a problem: "What problem with the small investors are you trying to fix, because it's not clear to me. For the small investors like my daughter, what are you trying to fix?"
Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Il.) asked whether the Department is doing enough to coordinate with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on that agency's efforts to craft a new fiduciary standard as mandated by Dodd-Frank. When Rep. Biggert asked if the DOL would issue a joint Request for Information with the SEC, Secretary Solis responded that she could not say. She also declined to say how the new rule would differ from the old rule that DOL withdrew last Fall.
As the comments from the House committee hearing above make clear, opposition to the DOL's redefinition of 'fiduciary' is bipartisan and fierce. While the SEC works to develop a new fiduciary standard as allowed by Dodd-Frank, the DOL has inserted itself into the process without any invitation from Congress, putting at risk the professional, affordable financial advice that Main Street Americans have come to depend on.
Secretary Solis and the Department have repeatedly declined to identify the problem they are trying to fix. American investors deserve to have a government that works with them, not against them.
While we still do not have a clear sense of the Department's objective in redefining "fiduciary," we do know what the outcome could be without greater transparency in the rule-making process: a new proposal that threatens millions of IRA investors' access to advice from financial advisors and puts their futures at risk.


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Raghav Narsalay
Global Research Lead – Industry X.0
Based in Mumbai, Raghav Narsalay leads the Innovation and Risk Lab at Accenture Research. Raghav is also responsible for the research teams located in China and India. In collaboration with researchers from reputed institutions such as Harvard Business School, INSPER, Lagos Business School and Purdue University, the Innovation and Risk Lab continues to drive new-to-market thought leadership in the space of open innovation, inclusive/frugal innovation, digital innovation as well as areas such as emerging market entry strategies, entrepreneurship and sustainability.
Raghav's work stands published in tier-1 publications such as the Stanford Social Innovation Review and European Business Review. His research focusing on how companies can harness strengths of their various stakeholders to deliver commercially viable inclusive innovations won the prestigious "Special Mention for Pioneering Contribution" at the Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2013 Conference held at the University of Oxford. Raghav also extensively writes in leading Indian national dailies on innovation and digital strategy.
Adjudged by The Financial Express in 2006 as one of the youngest influential policy makers in the country, Raghav continues to work with a range of business and social stakeholders to build a more entrepreneur friendly innovation ecosystem.
He is a part of the Insurance Advisory Committee of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority and has also been a part of important sub-committees in the nation's highest planning bodies.
Raghav holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in statistics and economics from the University of Mumbai. He completed his European masters in law and economics from Erasmus University. He is also an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management (Kolkata) from where he has completed is Executive Program in Business Analytics.


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Employment at the Coalition for the ICC
The CICC will post any available job opportunities, vacancies and internship announcements at the bottom of this page. The CICC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer strongly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and internationally representative staff.
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For information on vacancies, internship and clerkship opportunities at the International Criminal Court itself, please visit: http://www.icc-cpi.int. The ICC also hosts a Visiting Professionals program.
To ensure a balanced representation of the ICC's staff, the CICC encourages qualified candidates from Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East to apply for ICC vacancies. However, please note that the Coalition is not involved in the recruitment process of the ICC and will not take a position on individual candidates.
Internships with the CICC
The Coalition for the ICC offers an internship program for students interested in learning more about the International Criminal Court, international law, the United Nations, the role of NGOs in the development and promotion of human rights and other related issues. The dynamic environment made possible by a global campaign involving thousands of large and small NGOs, governments, the United Nations, academics and others allows numerous educational and professional learning opportunities.
Applications are invited from individuals pursuing a course of study or practical training that is related to the establishment of the ICC or other relevant international law and human rights issues. In the past, interns have included undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of disciplines (Political Science, Economics, International Relations, Government, Law, Foreign Languages and Area Studies). We also accept applications from those who are not currently in an academic program.
Internships are available in our secretariats in New York and The Hague, as well as in some regional offices. For more information on the New York internship program, please consult the NY Internship Manual. For more information on The Hague internship program, please consult The Hague Internship Manual. To learn about internship opportunities in our regional offices, you may wish to contact those offices. Announcements for internships available with the CICC are announced below.
For internships in New York, applications are due on the following dates: April 1st for Summer internships (full-time), August 1st for Fall internships, and December 1st for Spring internships. Applications received after these dates will be put forward into the next application pool. We welcome non-U.S. citizen/permanent resident applicants, however, they must show appropriate authorization to work in the US. CICC cannot sponsor individuals applying for internships to help them obtain visas. Internship applications for the Hague secretariat and the regional offices are welcome all year round and are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Top Pick 1 oz 2018 Perth Mint Lunar Year of the Dog Gold Coin
When you order your 1 oz 2018 Perth mint lunar year of the dog gold coin online from our store, you'll be paying the lowest price on the web. This 1 oz gold coin is the 11th edition of the hugely popular Perth mint lunar series II which celebrates the zodiacal animals of the Chinese lunar cycle.
The coin's reverse features that well known companion, the Labrador Retriever, who glances over his shoulder alertly on a rugged field of rock and pine. Also visible on the reverse is the Chinese character for 'dog' and the title 'Year of the Dog' below.
The obverse of the coin features a likeness of Her Majesty The Queen in profile, created by Ian Rank-Broadley. The obverse also bears the inscriptions pertaining to the coin's weight and purity, as well as its denominational value and year of release.
The extremely limited 30 000 unit mintage of this coin makes it a highly sought after collectible. Buy your 1 oz 2018 Perth mint lunar year of the dog gold coin today to celebrate the rich heritage of China and prosper during the year of the dog and beyond.
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Reese's Sunday service gang
Actress Reese Witherspoon and her husband Jim Toth were spotted after church with her beautiful children Ava, 12, and Deacon, 8, Santa Monica, CA on (November 6). Reese's ex-husband Ryan Phillippe is the children's father.
Father and son bonding
Kyle Maclachlan with his adorable son Callum, 3, while they were out and about in Tribeca, New York on Sunday (November 6). Callum's mom and Kyle's wife is Desiree Gruber, an executive producer of Project Runway.
Gwen's snazzy sons
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Singer Gwen Stefani and her cool boys Kingston, 5, and Zuma, 3, along with a nanny attended a birthday party in Los Angeles, CA yesterday (November 6).
Victoria's and Harper's soccer studs
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Victoria Beckham watched her hubby David Beckham while holding their beautiful daughter Harper Seven, 3 months, brothers Brooklyn, 12, Romeo 9, and Cruz, 6 also watched the game at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA yesterday (November 6).


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In case you missed them earlier today, our own Stephen Totilo spent some time with the preview for the next Xbox 360 Dahboard update, putting Facebook, Twitter, Last.FM, and streaming HD video to the test.
Xbox 360 Update Hands-On: Facebook And Twitter
Microsoft provided Kotaku with an early version of the November Xbox 360 dashboard update. I just tested Twitter and Facebook on my 360. Watch.
Xbox 360 Update Hands-On: The Stuff That Didn't Work, For Me
Instant streaming in 1080p? Microsoft did warn that its new Zune video marketplace might not allow for streaming for people with slower (slow-ish?) connections. This is my low-point in my three-part preview of the 360's new November dashboard.
Xbox 360 Update Hands-on: Last.FM In Action
The final part of our Xbox 360 November dashboard update saves the best for last, without intending the pun. Here's Last.FM in action on my 360, injecting a bit of Zelda and MF Doom into my system.


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How to Cope When You and Your Partner Are Falling Out of Love
Experts say when a trait you used to adore in your partner starts driving you away, it's a 'fatal attraction'
When Laurie Davis first met Thomas Edwards, she was attracted to how outgoing and confident he is. Ms. Davis, an introvert, had enjoyed solo picnics and beach outings. After the two began a relationship, her life filled up with barbecues, birthday parties and weekends in the mountains with other couples.
It was really exciting—at first. But Ms. Davis, who was starting an online-dating consulting business and working long hours, eventually tired of the constant socializing. She asked Mr. Edwards to spend more time at home with...
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Cherokee County
The Cherokee County Health Department offers clinical, environmental, and home health services to the public.
Certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates may be obtained from the health department.
Call us at (256) 927-3132. For more contact information, including addresses, phone numbers, and email, please visit Contact Us.
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Clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Home Health hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Home Health staff are on-call seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
2015 Annual Report
The Cherokee County Health Department conducted more than 4,000 home care visits in 2015. For details on this and other public health accomplishments and initiatives, see the 2015 Cherokee County Health Department Annual Report.
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This week's headlines from across Inside Network
A roundup of all the news Inside Network brought you between Dec. 10 and Dec.14.
Inside Mobile Apps
Tracking the convergence of mobile apps, social platforms and virtual goods.
Monday, Dec. 10
- Writing it old-school with Handwrite
- MoMinis secures $6M in Series B round
- Smash Cops Heat, Fun Run, YouTube and more on this week's top free mobile apps
- Zite gets a version 2.0 makeover
Tuesday, Dec. 11
- Nexage: CPMs grew 44 percent quarter-over-quarter, increase in rich media and video ad impressions and brand mobile ad spend will increase next year
- Keep your contacts up to date with Addappt
- Block Ops, GTA Vice City, Scribblenauts and more on this week's top paid app charts
Wednesday, Dec. 12
- Appnation: mobile is "cannibalizing" TV, ngmoco builds its user base via a "platform effect"
- How changes to Facebook's app auth process affect developers
- GTA Vice City, Modern Combat 4, SwiftKey 3 and more on this week's top grossing apps charts
- The Inside Network Job Board: Playdom, GameHouse, Triggit and more
- Show off your panorama skills with PanoPerfect
- GREE designs RPG for a casual and core audience with Knights & Dragons: Rise of the Dark Prince
- New hires in mobile apps: PlaySpace, Wooga and NaturalMotion
Thursday, Dec. 13
Friday, Dec. 14
- Inside Network Research finds nearly half of Facebook games players are daily users — and so are their friends
- iOS leads the pack in eCPM, traffic, revenue on Opera's mobile ad platform, iPad average eCPM of $4.42
- Spread some holiday cheer with Pocket Card Lab
Inside Social Games
Covering all the latest developments at the intersection of games and social platforms.
Monday, Dec. 10
- Writer Rumble (iOS) review
- CityVille 2 returns to the top spot among the fastest-growing Facebook games by MAU
- Cantasia review
- PopCap looking for developer to work on "AAA console title"
Tuesday, Dec. 11
- Warner Bros. and MGM invest in Kabam
- Bubble Rush review
- Ubisoft, Toys "R" Us partner for Toys "R" Us Towers Facebook game with in-store discounts
- Beacon Bingo Friends review
Wednesday, Dec. 12
- Applifier closes $4M second round for mobile games discovery
- Subway Surfers (iOS) review
- The Inside Network Job Board: Playdom, GameHouse, Triggit and more
- Openfeint co-founder announces OpenKit, new open platform for mobile developers
- Zynga combining mid-core RPG and casino genres with Zynga Elite Slots
- Bike Race (iOS) review
- Candy Crush Saga's sugar rush continues among fastest-growing Facebook games by DAU
- Disney Mobile reveals updates, new titles to keep us busy over the Holidays
- New hires in social games: PlaySpace and Wooga
Thursday, Dec. 13
- Stars Connect review
- You Don't Know Jack comes to iOS with cross platform play
- Top Eleven and FarmVille are this week's gainer and loser among the Top 25 Facebook games of December, 2012
- Bubble Monsters review
Friday, Dec. 14
- Diamond Speedy review
- Inside Network Research finds nearly half of Facebook games players are daily users — and so are their friends
- Dawn of Darkness tops this week's emerging Facebook games
- Smash Cops Heat (iOS) review
- Social games news roundup: Double Fine gets into the super hero game, Century 21 joins The Sims Social and Jon Smedley doesn't like social games
Inside Facebook
Tracking Facebook and the Facebook platform for developers and marketers.
Monday, Dec. 10
- Facebook launches PMD Center to help marketers find vendors and software
- With Twitter prepping photo filters, Instagram takes action to protect brand
- Facebook tries new 'recommended pages' section to get users to Like more
Tuesday, Dec. 11
- Facebook Gifts expands to all U.S. users
- Facebook approves new Data Use Policy, Statement of Rights and Responsibilities
- The Facebook Marketing Bible: Updates for December 2012
- Identified, Candy Crush Saga, Amazon, JibJab, Megapolis and more on this week's top 20 growing Facebook apps by MAU
Wednesday, Dec. 12
- Facebook redesigns privacy controls, activity log and app permissions flow
- How changes to Facebook's app auth process affect developers
- Facebook updates ad manager tool with multi-account support and activity summary
- Marriott, Best Western, Hilton, Aria and Holiday Inn among most popular hotel brands on Facebook
Thursday, Dec. 13
- Facebook 'Year in Review' includes key feature advertisers may envy
- Facebook introduces option for SMBs to create ads directly from their pages
- Facebook for Android 2.0 focuses on speed
- Developers can now easily add 'go to app' or 'play game' buttons to Facebook pages
- Recent articles module helps Facebook users discover stories about topics they're interested in
- Facebook for iOS 5.3 includes photo album selection, faster Timeline and News Feed
Friday, Dec. 14
- Inside Network Research finds nearly half of Facebook games players are daily users — and so are their friends
- Guardian takes Facebook integration to its own site, focuses on explicit sharing
- Megapolis, Fox News, Any.Do, Glimpse, Wrapp and more on this week's emerging Facebook apps by MAU
- Apparent Facebook bug shows users ads in different languages
Inside Social Commerce
Tracking the convergence of social media and commerce.
- Green Monday: FedEx says e-commerce will push record shipping today
- New 8thBridge social commerce study: Pinterest has highest adoption, but lowest sales conversions
- Flurry finds retail apps have solid loyalty, but are the least used applications
- New recommerce site Mobixa aides confusing smartphone options
- Inside Network Research finds nearly half of Facebook games players are daily users — and so are their friends


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Mobile content and applications represent the bulk of mobile traffic. To achieve a satisfactory end-to-end service, you must acquire the fastest and most scalable access to your end users and value chain partners. Whether it's for HD video, streaming audio, or social networking, you typically need more than one partner to make the entire solution work. For example, a social networking game often accesses data from multiple content providers. To provide your customers with a winning experience, you need to deploy in proximity to users and content partners.
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The Band WagonDVD - 2005
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We are so lucky that the movie industry captured the young, beautiful, so talented Cyd Charisse on film here for posterity.
Writers Adolph and Betty Comden completely rewrite an old 1930's stage hit and in the hands of director Vincente Minnelli it's turned into what many critics consider to be one of the quintessential MGM musicals. Marvelous technicolor sets are steeped in 1950's modernism yet the song & dance numbers are charmingly old-fashioned from the now iconic "That's Entertainment!" to the pure country corn of "Louisiana Hayride". But the show belongs to Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse who seem to float on air as they swirl and swing across the stage beginning with a fanciful pas de deux in Central Park and ending in a rather odd but watchable jazz number about a Manhattan murder mystery. The rest of the cast perform admirably and despite a forced love interest between its two stars the film still gives off enough sparks to assuage all but the most cynical of viewers.
VERY GOOD 1953 Hollywood Technicolor musical - 'The world is a stage; a stage is the world'.
Fred Astaire was 55 at time, and a lady never seen before by me, or possibly just can't remember, beautiful, leggy (love those swirling pleated dance dresses) Cyd Charisse was only 31. Romantic age difference is a big part of the film plot.
I remember her name, but don't think I'd seen talented Nanette Fabray before either. Scottish singer/actor/dancer Jack Buchanan added a lot, too.
It does seem that the overall plot just thinly holds together the high quality dance/stage performances throughout the film's running time.
I particularly enjoyed the early 'A Shine on Your Shoes' number. Other fun performances include 'That's Entertainment', the great staged duet Dance in the Park midway in the Astaire/Charisse horse buggy ride, and the black top hat/cane duet with Fred and Buchanan near end.
It was a little slow in the beginning, but gathered speed and increasingly captured my attention at it continued through it's 111 minutes.
Well worth a watch!!!
Top-name talent aside, I have to admit that I was quite disappointed with this big-budget Musical/Comedy/Romance from 1953._____ Even though it was beautifully photographed in stunning Technicolor, I found that out of its dozen, or so, musical numbers only 4 were real stand-outs (especially "A Shine On Your Shoes") and the rest came across as being too uninspired and forgettable to hold my undivided attention._____ It didn't help matters much that, under all of the glitz and glamour of this expensive MGM production, The Band Wagon's story turned out to be a really dumb and far-fetched "boy-meets-girl" tale whose believability just didn't gel, at all, as far as I'm concerned._____ From where I was sitting, I found that even actor/dancer Fred Astaire seemed to be denied more than just a few brief moments to really shine and dazzle us with some his fancy footwork._____ And, after it was all over and done, I was still scratching my head and wondering why this film was called "The Band Wagon".
I laughed through the entire movie. It depicts the life of a movie star gone Broadway actor. The struggles he faces and the friends he makes. I enjoyed the musical numbers and the chracterizations were very funny. This is definitely a family movie, and it is a great classic to show to the kids.
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The seed was planted sometime in 2006 during the first Total Immersion Open Water Swim Camp. We were the guests of the Island School www.islandschool.org at an ideal location... Cape Eleuthera; surrounded be water. Every one of the staff has a strong relationship with the ocean, and it was Justin Dimmell who first proposed the swim as "wouldn't it be awesome to...."
I've had the opportunity to explore a bunch of spots along the route during several OW camps and extended visits... the last in 2009, and though it has always been in the back of my mind, this swim has taken a back seat for a few years. The planets have finally aligned, and Clare and I are back at the Island School ready to give it the old college try.
I think it is best if a Marathon Swim is defined by certain geographical features, and this one easily complies. The southern coast line of Eleuthera terminates at Powell Point on the west and East End on the east. The swim will begin and end on land beyond these two points. 22 miles. The start will be just north of the eastern most contiguous point of south Eleuthera. There are a few detached rocks beyond, and it will likely be necessary for the boat and kayak to take the long way around, but I plan to thread the needle. The coastline runs parallel to the Exuma Valley where ocean depths exceed 5000', and in one area, affectionately referred to as "shark alley", the Valley closes in to less than a quarter mile of the shoreline. From here, it will be another 3 miles west to round Powell Point and land on Sunrise Beach.
Though this is still a work in progress, I think we have most of the details sorted out. The winds have been from the south for the past few days, which has created a good amount of chop along the coast...not great, but the good news is that the forecast is for a 180 degree shift for the next few days, and it looks like Thursday, march 27 will be ideal with some overcast and air temperatures in the 70's. Daylight is good, so the plan is to splash just pre-dawn and , hopefully finish before sunset. We will meet up at the boathouse at 5 AM. Clare will be handling my feeds and keeping stats. The remainder of the crew will be working shifts... Scott, Rachel, Jai on kayak, Ron and ? Driving the boat. Personnel will be transferred to location from the Island School dock by another of their fleet.