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BAGHDAD (AP) — Outgoing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad paid a final official visit to Iraq on Thursday, seeking to emphasize the growing relations between the Shiite-led neighbors just weeks before he steps down from the job.
The Iranian leader is meeting with top Iraqi officials and visiting Shiite holy sites during his two-day visit to Iraq, which is grappling with its worst outbreak of violence in half a decade. Iraq is home to some of Shiite Islam's most sacred shrines and is a major destination for the sect's pilgrims.
Ahmadinejad is just weeks away from handing over power to president-elect Hasan Rouhani, who is expected to be sworn in in early August. That leaves little chance that his visit will lead to major shifts in relations between the countries or their stance toward the Syrian civil war raging across Iraq's western border.
In brief remarks following talks with Iraqi Vice President Khudier al-Khuzaie, Ahmadinejad emphasized Tehran's determination to strengthen ties further with Baghdad while linking his own country's success with that of Iraq.
"The prosperity, progress and security of Iraq are also Iran's prosperity, progress and security," Ahmadinejad said before later holding talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
Ahmadinejad previously flew to Iraq in 2008, the first ever trip by an Iranian president since Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution and the two countries' bloody war in the 1980s. He used that earlier visit to emphasize a new chapter in "brotherly" relations between the one-time foes and take swipes at the United States over the legacy of its 2003 military invasion.
It was a theme he touched on again Thursday.
"We are determined to make use of all available opportunities to develop brotherly relations," Ahmadinejad said.
Ahmadinejad was given a red-carpet greeting by al-Khuzaie upon arrival at the airport in Baghdad. The vice president is standing in for Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, who suffered a stroke in December and has been absent from Iraq's political scene while he receives treatment in a German hospital.
Al-Khuzaie underscored Baghdad's interest in strengthening ties with Iran, saying Iraq "can be a bridge for good relations between the Islamic Republic and the Arab world." Many of the Mideast's Sunni-ruled Arab states are wary of Iran's intentions in the region.
Neither leader made any mention of Syria during a short press conference. They did not take any questions.
Iran is the main regional backer of Syrian President Bashar Assad, whose troops are battling largely Sunni rebels who receive support from Sunni countries such as Turkey and the Gulf states.
Iraq is officially neutral in the conflict, and it has repeatedly called for a negotiated political solution to the Syrian crisis.
The U.S., however, has been pressuring Iraq for months to do more to stop Iranian flights suspected of carrying weapons to Syria from transiting its airspace. Iraqi officials have carried out some spot checks of Iranian planes and say they've found nothing, though they insist that they lack the capability to force Iranian aircraft to land.
Asked about the allegations of arms shipments, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi told The Associated Press by telephone that "Syria does not need Iranian weapons." He did acknowledge that Iran occasionally sends humanitarian and medical supplies to Damascus.
Iraqi fighters meanwhile are traveling to fight in Syria. Shiite militants, some of which are believed to be backed by Iran, are fighting alongside regime forces, while Sunni fighters, many of them allied to Iraq's al-Qaida arm, have joined the rebellion.
The outgoing U.N. envoy to Iraq, Martin Kobler, warned this week that the spike in violence roiling Iraq can no longer be separated from the civil war in neighboring Syria because "the battlefields are merging." Attacks in Iraq have claimed more than 2,800 lives since the start of April.
Late Thursday, a bomb exploded near a Sunni mosque in Mahmoudiya, about 30 kilometers (20 miles) south of Baghdad, killing three and wounding nine, police and hospital officials said.
Another roadside bomb exploded earlier in the day as an army patrol passed by near the town of Madain, 20 kilometers (14 miles) southeast of Baghdad, authorities said. That blast killed two soldiers and wounded four others, police and hospital officials said.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to release the information to journalists.
Iranian state television reported that Ahmadinejad hopes the visit will boost economic cooperation between the two neighbors, which it says now amounts to $13 billion in annual trade. It said Iran aims to finalize a deal to ship 25 million cubic meters of Iranian gas daily to fuel Iraqi power plants, which are still incapable of provide a steady supply of electricity. A new gas pipeline from Iran is expected to open later this summer.
Iraq is a major market for Iranian goods, including cars, construction materials and food products such as tomato paste and ice cream. Those exports provide an important source of hard currency for Iran, which has been increasingly cut off from the world's financial system following multiple rounds of sanctions over its disputed nuclear program.
In a statement following his talks with Ahmadinejad, al-Maliki urged Iranian companies to continue to invest in Iraq's reconstruction, and voiced his appreciation for Iran's help in the electricity sector.
The U.S.-led invasion ten years ago that toppled Saddam Hussein's Sunni-heavy regime set in motion a rapid turnaround in relations between Iran and Iraq, which fought a ruinous eight-year war that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.
Saddam's ouster put Iraq's majority Shiites in control, and many Shiites who had fled persecution by Saddam and took refuge in Iran returned home. Millions of Iranians now visit Shiite holy sites in Iraq annually, and top Iraqi leaders including al-Maliki have paid visits to Iran.
Still, many Iraqis remain suspicious of Iranian influence in their country. Sunni Arabs in particular resent the government's warm ties with Tehran and some criticize al-Maliki of being too close to the Islamic Republic.
Associated Press writers Qassim Abdul-Zahra and Sameer N. Yacoub in Baghdad and Nasser Karimi in Tehran, Iran, contributed to this report.
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Zacchaeus Meets Jesus
Children put pictures of Zaccheus in the correct order according to the story found in Luke 19:1-10.
Following Jesus, Giving, Zacchaeus
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Before class, print out enough copies of the card sheet so each child can have their own set of cards. Cut out each card before class, and place into individual envelopes. If possible, use medium or heavy card stock.
Read the story of Zacchaeus (found in Luke 19:1-10) to the children. Explain how Zaccheaus was a tax collector and very wealthy. Most of his life he was probably pretty stingy with his money. But after meeting Jesus, he had a change of heart. He decided to follow Jesus and give half of everything he had to the poor.
Read the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19:1-10
Then give each child a set of cards. As you read the story again, have them place the cards in the correct order, as they appear on the example above. If time permits, allow the children to mix up the cards again, and see if they can place them in the correct order from memory.
When finished, have the children place their cards back into the envelope to take home.

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The children of late rapper Notorious B.I.G. will star in an animated series about maintaining the hip-hop legend's New York City recording studio.
Ossian Media announced Monday that "House of Wallace" will feature 16-year-old C.J. Wallace and 19-year-old T'yanna Wallace. The Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, was shot to death in 1997. His character will appear in "spirit" and "guide them through the adversities they face" when trying to keep the Brooklyn studio open and out of a larger company's hand.
The show has yet to sign with a network, though a representative for Ossian says "a few serious networks are in discussion."
Notorious B.I.G.'s hits include "One More Chance," ''Hypnotize" and "Mo Money Mo Problems."
The series will also feature guest appearances from other musical artists.
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Braves prepare for beginning of spring schedule
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Braves third baseman Chris Johnson is nervous.
Fresh off a second-place finish in the National League batting title race and more than four years removed from his Major League debut, Johnson is preparing for a "nerve-wracking" day when the Braves host the Tigers for their first game of Spring Training on Wednesday at 1:05 p.m. ET at Champion Stadium.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Braves third baseman Chris Johnson is nervous.
Fresh off a second-place finish in the National League batting title race and more than four years removed from his Major League debut, Johnson is preparing for a "nerve-wracking" day when the Braves host the Tigers for their first game of Spring Training on Wednesday at 1:05 p.m. ET at Champion Stadium.
But those are not bad nerves. Johnson is excited. "It's going to be a fun day," Johnson said.
Fewer than two weeks have passed since Braves pitchers and catchers officially reported to Spring Training at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, but Johnson already wants to move on from team workouts. He wants to break routine and face outside competition.
"The guys are ready," Johnson said. "We're ready to get out there and face a different opponent, see some other guys on the other side of the field.
"That's kind of how we are as athletes. We want to see another team over there. We want to try to beat that team. We haven't had that for so long. I think that's probably the most exciting thing about [Wednesday]."
Johnson began Spring Training last year facing uncertainty.
He was joining a new team as part of the acquisition that brought Justin Upton to Atlanta. Johnson also faced the challenge of not only competing for playing time in a position battle with Juan Francisco, but replacing future Hall of Famer Chipper Jones at third base.
Johnson's role is more assured this season after a stellar performance in 2013, but there is plenty of uncertainty left in the Braves' clubhouse.
After 13 days of batting practice, running the bases, playing catch and fielding grounders, the games will begin to give Atlanta answers as it prepares for 2014.
"We're not here for workouts," catcher Gerald Laird said. "We all know what we're doing out there."
This year's Spring Training slate will offer outfielder B.J. Upton and second baseman Dan Uggla shots to achieve redemption. Both players endured career-worst seasons and were benched during various stretches of the year.
Upton struggled to do much of anything at the plate in the first season of his five-year, $75 million contract -- the richest free-agent deal in franchise history. He made three postseason plate appearances, striking out in all three.
Uggla did not even make it to the postseason. He was left off the NL Division Series roster following a regular season that saw him post career-worst hitting numbers in the face of complications with his vision.
A prospect like Tommy La Stella could stand to benefit if Uggla continues to struggle.
Meanwhile, catcher Evan Gattis takes on a task similar to Johnson's of a year ago -- replacing a star.
After a rookie season that made him a household name, Gattis replaces departed All-Star backstop Brian McCann -- who signed a five-year deal with the Yankees in December -- as Atlanta's everyday catcher.
In his new daily job behind the plate, Gattis will aim to bring his trademark power to the lineup as well as manage a young, talented pitching staff.
News of a late December surgery that will likely sideline left-handed starter Mike Minor until the regular season increases the opportunity for those aiming to earn a spot in the starting rotation.
Veteran Freddy Garcia takes the hill Wednesday in an effort to prove that he has more starts to offer like his clutch Game 4 performance in last season's NLDS.
The 37-year-old could replace the veteran presence lost when Tim Hudson left to sign a two-year deal with the Giants. Or perhaps Kris Medlen, who has served as Atlanta's Game 1 starter in two straight playoff appearances, will assume the role of staff ace.
Medlen will take the mound Thursday against the Tigers at 1:05 p.m. in Lakeland, Fla.
The schedule also provides an opportunity for young arms and recovering arms to impress. In 27-year-old Brandon Beachy's case, young and recovering.
Beachy and Gavin Floyd, 31, are both in the midst of returns from Tommy John surgery. Beachy's comeback attempt last August was cut short, and he is motivated to return to the level he enjoyed as the NL's ERA leader in early 2012.
Lefty Alex Wood is also in play for a rotation spot following a solid 2013 season during which he impressed in the rotation, out of the bullpen and in the Minor Leagues.
The later innings offer more stability as the bulk of last season's elite group -- including All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel -- return.
But with southpaw Jonny Venters still finding his way back to the mound following Tommy John surgery, the Braves need a lefty reliever to complement Luis Avilan.
Manager Fredi Gonzalez mentioned both Ryan Buchter and non-roster invitee Atahualpa Severino, each hoping to catch on in the Majors, as options to potentially become the Braves' next under-the-radar bullpen find.
Plenty of uncertainty faces Atlanta as it begins the Spring Training schedule, but Wednesday's contest also marks the first day of a new era.
First baseman Freddie Freeman, shortstop Andrelton Simmons, starter Julio Teheran, outfielder Jason Heyward and Kimbrel all signed offseason contract extensions. The young core's future begins the moment Garcia fires Wednesday's first pitch. Wednesday's opener marks the first time the Braves will take the field since losing to the Dodgers in Game 4 of last season's NLDS. Although the next month of play is made up of Grapefruit League games, Atlanta wants to make the most of it.
Some position battles will be decided while others, as Johnson knows, could carry into the regular season. On Wednesday, the process begins.
"We're ready for the first game," Gonzalez said. "Really."
Joe Morgan is a contributor to MLB.com.


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According to the announcement, NRG Yield, a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy Inc., acquired the assets of privately held Energy Systems effective Thursday.
ESC is NRG Yield's first acquisition outside its relationship with parent company NRG Energy, and the ninth thermal generation project in its portfolio.
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Nicky Galasso, Syracuse, junior, attackman
There's a ton of potential here that has yet to be realized, and maybe a change of scenery will do the trick. In 2010, Inside Lacrosse pegged Galasso as the top-rated recruit in the nation coming out of West Islip (N.Y.) High. In five varsity seasons, he became the all-time leading scorer in Long Island public school history, bagging 500 points and four state titles. Galasso had an eye-popping freshman campaign for the Tar Heels, winning ACC Freshman of the Year honors and being named to the USILA third team after racking up 56 points on 32 assists (both team highs) and 24 goals. However, he broke his leg that fall. His conditioning for the 2012 season suffered, and he ended up with only six goals and three assists as part of a four-man rotation. Galasso decided in October to leave UNC for Syracuse. UPDATE: Galasso will miss the season after suffering a foot injury that will require surgery, the school said.
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Pilgrim softball back on track
Five games into the season, the Pilgrim softball team had a 2-3 record. That wasn't where the Pats wanted – or expected – to be.
This is more like it.
Pilgrim beat Moses Brown 9-5 on Monday and topped St. Raphael 10-4 on Tuesday for its fifth and sixth consecutive league wins. Now 11 games in, the Pats are 8-3 and sitting in third place in Division II-Central, just two games out of first. They haven't lost since April 19.
"It started with the Toll Gate game actually," said Pilgrim head coach Bill Aquilante. "It was a non-league game, but it kind of got us going. The girls were excited to win that game. And then we just hit the ground running from there."
Pilgrim beat Division I Toll Gate 4-3 on April 21. Since then, they've caught fire, winning their next six by a combined score of 59-19.
"Everything's been good," Aquilante said. "We've been playing some pretty clean, errorless games, and (pitcher) Carly Cabral is always on. We've been scoring a lot of runs, and we've been earning a lot of runs. Teams haven't given us much."
In Monday's game against Moses Brown, the Pats found themselves in a tough spot right off the bat. The Quakers, who came in with a 4-5 record, put two runners on in the top of the first inning thanks to a walk and an infield hit. Cabral, Pilgrim's starter, got two outs without Moses Brown doing any damage, but the Quakers followed with three straight RBI singles that made it a 3-0 game.
The Pats weren't worried.
"It felt like we were behind more, but knowing the offense we have, I knew we'd be able to get the runs back," Aquilante said. "We took a collective breath and realized we were okay."
And then the Pats went to work.
Kelsey Johnston tripled with two outs in the bottom of the first and came home on a base hit by Ellen McDonnell, who was thrown out trying to stretch it to a double.
In the second inning, the Pats grabbed a lead they would never lose. Caitlin Blanchard reached when a pitch got away on a strikeout. Lauren Peladeau followed with a single, and both runners moved up on a wild pitch. After a popout, Tiffany Legare bunted and Moses Brown catcher Lydia DeAngelo tried to throw behind pinch-runner Kelli-Lynne Palmer-Brown at third base. The throw got away, and Palmer-Brown scored to make it 3-2. Katelyn Reph then brought home two runs with a base hit up the middle, giving the Pats a 4-3 lead.
From there, they never looked back, scoring in every inning and pulling away for the four-run victory.
Johnston was hit by a pitch to start the third, took third base on a single by McDonnell and scored on a wild pitch. In the fourth, Legare reached on an error and eventually scored on a wild pitch. Peledeau walked with two outs in the fifth and came home on a Stefanie Quaine double. And in the sixth, Reph doubled before Johnston and Palmer-Brown delivered RBI singles.
"Earlier in the season, we were getting chunks of runs – four or five in one innings," Aquilante said. "The last four or five games, we've been getting one or two every inning and really kind of stretching it out. That's been encouraging."
Cabral had no problem maintaining the cushion. The senior scattered five hits after the first inning and allowed just two more runs.
"We've asked a lot more of her this year, asking her to throw a lot more innings, and she's been great," Aquilante said.
Offensively, the Pats were led by Johnston, who went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and an RBI. Reph also went 2-for-3 with two RBI, and McDonnell went 2-for-4. Peladeau, Quaine and Palmer-Brown had one hit each, while Legare reached base all three times she came to the plate and scored two runs.
On Tuesday, the Pats kept things going with another strong performance against St. Raphael. McDonnell got the start in the circle and limited the Saints to four runs in six innings. On the other side, the Pats had their bats going again. Stephanie Johnson went 3-for-3 with three RBI and Reph also had three RBI.
The Pats now have the fifth-best record in all of Division II, but in a tightly-packed D-II-Central, they're taking nothing for granted as they head into their final five games. All the games are against II-Central teams, and clubs like Cranston East and Exeter/West Greenwich, who are just off the pace, will be gunning for the Pats
"Our division is really tough, with Cranston East being so much improved and Exeter/West Greenwich doing well," Aquilante said. "Right now, .500 wouldn't make the playoffs so we know we have to beat the teams we're battling with."
Pilgrim will visit first-place East Greenwich today at 3:30 p.m. The Avengers, the defending D-II champs, beat Pilgrim 5-3 in the second game of the season.


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A Novel
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A Novel
It has been ten years since twenty-one-year-old Charles MacKenzie Jr. ("Mack") went missing. A Columbia University senior, about to graduate and already accepted at Duke University Law School, he walked out of his apartment on Manhattan's Upper West Side without a word to his college roommates and has never been seen again. However, he does make one ritual phone call to his mother every year: on Mother's Day. Each time, he assures her he is fine, refuses to answer her frantic questions, then hangs up. Even the death of his father, a corporate lawyer, in the tragedy of 9/11 does not bring him home or break the pattern of his calls.
Mack's sister, Carolyn, is now twenty-six, a law school graduate, and has just finished her clerkship for a civil court judge in Manhattan. She has endured two family tragedies, yet she realizes that she will never be able to have closure and get on with her life until she finds her brother. She resolves to discover what happened to Mack and why he has found it necessary to hide from them. So this year when Mack makes his annual Mother's Day call, Carolyn interrupts to announce her intention to track him down, no matter what it takes. The next morning after Mass, her uncle, Monsignor Devon MacKenzie, receives a scrawled message left in the collection basket: "Uncle Devon, tell Carolyn she must not look for me."
Mack's cryptic warning does nothing to deter his sister from taking up the search, despite the angry reaction of her mother, Olivia, and the polite disapproval of Elliott Wallace, Carolyn's honorary uncle, who is clearly in love with Olivia.
Carolyn's pursuit of the truth about Mack's disappearance swiftly plunges her into a world of unexpected danger and unanswered questions. What is the secret that Gus and Lil Kramer, the superintendents of the building in which Mack was living, have to hide? What do Mack's old roommates, the charismatic club owner Nick DeMarco and the cold and wealthy real estate tycoon Bruce Galbraith, know about Mack's disappearance? Is Nick connected to the disappearance of Leesey Andrews, who had last been seen in his trendy club? Can the police possibly believe that Mack is not only alive, but a serial killer, a shadowy predator of young women? Was Mack also guilty of the brutal murder of his drama teacher and the theft of his taped sessions with her?
Carolyn's passionate search for the truth about her brother -- and for her brother himself -- leads her into a deadly confrontation with someone close to her whose secret he cannot allow her to reveal.
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1. Carolyn has a dream about Mack, "following a shadowy figure who was walking across a bridge. . . . I heard him calling me, his voice mournful and troubled. Carolyn, stay back, stay back." (6) What do you think this dream means? Why must Carolyn "stay back?" What does the bridge symbolize?
2. What role does media exposure play in Mack and Leesey's cases? Does the media help or hinder the investigation? The killer freely admits, "I like the headlines." (111) Why does he crave media attention? What steps does he take to keep Leesey and Mack in the headlines?
3. Aaron Klein observes, "Elliott can't mention Olivia MacKenzie's name without getting stars in his eyes." (56) Do you think Elliott genuinely loves Olivia, or is his affection another part of his false identity? Explain your answer.
4. Carolyn confides in Nick about her mother, "Mack was always her favorite. He did everything right. I'm too impulsive for Mom's taste." (194) Do you think Carolyn is right about her mother's preference? How does this belief fuel her determination to find Mack?
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Like every other award show on Earth, the Emmys, whose 61st edition became history Sunday night, is a staged event masquerading as news, or rather a staged event that contains nuggets of something that might be called news. It poses two intertwined but separate questions: Who will win? And will the show that delivers the answers be any good? Because it is unpredictable, the first question belongs to the real world; the second concerns something scripted, choreographed and scored, a show about show business.
Even at three hours, there is a war for time, in which the "entertainment" elements war with the reason we are supposedly here in the first place, to honor a handful of people who make good television and, by extension, stand for the art and industry as a whole. It is in the acceptance speeches -- those moments of unscripted time circumscribed by the chance of being played off by the orchestra -- that the show becomes something more than a joking celebration of itself. Even written and rehearsed as they might have been, at home, before the mirror, and bound by industrially necessary thanks and shout-outs -- Jon Cryer thanked "my old agents, who got me this job, and my new agents" -- these are the closest you get to the reality of television, because the words come from the people who make it. Everyone is to some extent the same when they are standing before a teleprompter reading lines written by strangers, but everyone is at least a version of him or herself accepting an award.
This is also where a show can get unusually real, or surreal. Kanye West's recent hijacking of Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards, still fresh in the public mind, was acknowledged early in the proceedings by host Neil Patrick Harris: "I'm here to ensure everything runs smoothly," he said. "Here's hoping Kanye West likes '30 Rock.' "
The theme reoccurred through the night, with Justin Timberlake pretending to cut off Tina Fey and Ken Howard ("Grey Gardens") saying, "I'll make my speech short in the hope that it won't be interrupted by a congressman or a rapper."
There were, as it turned out, no Kanye Wests, and apart from Kristin Chenoweth's copious tears at winning for "Pushing Daisies" ("I'm shocked," she managed to say, "this is really heavy"), nothing that could be called out of control. But Sunday's speeches gave you a sense of the people who make the medium, from "Grey Gardens" winner Jessica Lange ("This part was a gift, and they don't come around that often for me anymore") to an otherworldly Michael Emerson for "Lost" ("Oh, my goodness, what a fine honor") to a sparkly Cherry Jones for "24" ("Wowsah!") to "30 Rock" writer Matt Hubbard, thanking the kid who punched him in the eighth grade and turned him into a comedy writer.


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David Hall: In circulated grades, the 1917-S is rarer than the 1917-D. For the Denver and San Francisco Mints of this era, the D Mints are rarer in circulated grades in 1914, 1916, 1918, and 1919, while the S Mints are rarer in 1913, 1915, and 1917. In Gem condition, things are quite a bit different as the S Mints are rarer than the D Mints for every year from 1913 to 1919 (though only marginally so in 1914 and 1915.) For that matter, the S Mints are rarer than the D Mints in Gem condition for every year from 1913 thru 1928. While strike is a big issue for the S Mints of the 1920s, the S Mints of the 1913-1917 era, including the 1917-S, are often found fairly well struck. The luster for the 1917-S is often frosty and attractive.
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Cleanse, change politics: Rahul Gandhi urges youths
With his party's central government facing several scams, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi today urged youths to come forward to "cleanse and change politics".india Updated: Oct 11, 2012 16:26 IST
With his party's central government facing several scams, Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday urged youths to come forward to "cleanse and change politics".
"We want you to come to politics, cleanse it and change it," Gandhi, wearing a white kurta and blue jeans, told a well-attended rally of the National Students Union of India (NSUI) at Panjab University campus in Chandigarh.
"I have been in politics for eight years. One thing I see clearly, the level of participation of youths is not there. Whether in jobs, corruption, development, you are the solution. You have to run this country. You have the power and the knowledge to run it," he said.
Gandhi said that the NSUI and the Youth Congress, the student and youth wings of the 127-year-old party, were the only ones to give youths a chance to enter politics.
"Doors of politics were closed for you. We opened them in NSUI and Youth Congress. Today, lakhs of youths, who do not have any relatives in politics, are in our organisation. When we talked of elected NSUI and Youth Congress in Punjab, other parties said this cannot be done. We did it and showed to them not only in Punjab but whole of India," he asserted.
He said that when other parties are asked about elections (for youth), they do not reply.
Quoting a diplomat from a European country, Gandhi said that if the 20th century was that of oil as source of energy, the 21st century was that of youth. He said India has enough human resource in its youths.
Referring to Punjab, Gandhi said: "What is happening to human resource in Punjab. Seven out of 10 youths have the problem of drugs."
He claimed that the government in Punjab was not giving unemployment allowance to the young people.
"We send scholarship money for SC, ST (Scheduled Castes/Tribes) categories. It is not utilized here (in Punjab) and is sent back," he said.
Gandhi said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Democratic Alliance it leads were opposing the Congress policies without any basis.
"Our government brought FDI. Its meaning is giving the farmer his rightful share. When the BJP and NDA government were in Delhi, they were not opposed to FDI. We did it, they are opposing it. We gave MGNREGA (rural employment scheme) and land acquisition bill, they have opposed it too."
"They want to stop work. Ask them what you want to do, they will not reply. Whatever Congress wants to do, they want to stop. Because they know that if they let us work, we will change this country. But we will not stop. We have the power of the youth and the future," he added.
Earlier, Gandhi met senior Congress leaders at the Punjab state Congress headquarters here to get a feedback on the party's situation in the state.
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While their friends are enjoying Florida's white sand beaches, about 200 youngsters have been in town to help spruce up downtown Savannah neighborhoods.
Youth volunteer groups from Bull Street Baptist Church affiliates in Florida are partnering with the city of Savannah and Savannah-Chatham County police for a community clean up project. The Florida churches take youth mission trips during spring break and asked whether they could be useful to the city, said Glenn Warner, Bull Street Baptist associate pastor of family ministries.
For two hours last Thursday, about 32 teenagers and adult members from Northland, A Church Distributed outside Orlando, Fla., were in the Cuyler-Brownville neighborhood to pick up trash, remove vines from fences and tend to overgrown grass.
Much of the work was to be performed in city rights of way and on lawns that belong to seniors and disabled residents, said Darlene Jackson, a neighborhood coordinator in the city Community Planning and Development Department.
A second group of churches from West Palm Beach, Fla., arrived Saturday. They're performing similar services through Wednesday in the Live Oak, Feiler Park and Tatemville neighborhoods, Warner said.
Taylor Hutchins, 15, of West Palm Beach, said she didn't mind spending her spring break volunteering, which she believes furthers her relationship with God.
"It's just really fun," said Hutchins, who has been on five mission trips. "Fun to be with your friends and to be serving others."
Many of the properties in the neighborhoods benefiting from the service project are rented and feature a lot of foot traffic, said police Cpl. Willet Williams, a Central Precinct crime prevention specialist.
"We're constantly dealing with litter and trash," he said.
Members from Bull Street Baptist are also participating. In addition to the clean up, volunteers are going to be inviting residents to Easter worship service, said Warner.
Bull Street Baptist has been in its present location at the corner of Bull and Anderson streets since the early 20th century but is embarking on a renewed mission to become more involved in its surrounding community, said Dean Failor, associate pastor of college and global outreach.
"I believe that when Jesus says that we should love our neighbor as ourself, it means that we need to go out in practical ways and see the community transform," Failor said.
"The trend is for downtown churches to seek, as soon as possible, to try to leave downtown and go to the suburbs. But we really feel like God has given us a mandate to work for the good of the neighborhood that we're in."
Williams said the project has an opportunity to bring the neighborhoods and police closer together.
Police and city staffers collaborated to identify where specific services were needed in the Central Precinct, which runs north to south from Anderson Street to DeRenne Avenue and east to west from Truman Parkway to Ogeechee Road.
"In the community, when it comes to the police, the youth see us always making arrests but of course that's not what it's always about," Williams said. "With this type of mission, it gives us an opportunity to go in and bridge a gap with the residents and youth."


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Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque wants Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta to win the 2012 Fifa Ballon d'Or.
The Spaniard played a major role as la Roja swept all before them to win Euro 2012, and has also earned plaudits for his continued good performances with the Blaugrana.
And although many have suggested that the three-man race for the individual award will be dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the 62-year trainer believes Iniesta has a good chance of coming out on top.
"I hope that Iniesta wins the Ballon d'Or, and I think that he will have a lot of votes," he told AS.
Del Bosque also defended his recent squad selections, stating that he is spoilt for choice and often finds it difficult to accommodate all of the talented players that Spain is currently producing.
"We try to be fair, but you can never please everybody," he continued. "The complicated thing with Spain is not calling up new players, but finding space for them. For some to come in, others have to go out. Those that are in have shown that they are capable. It's not easy.
"But I know exactly what we have coming, the Michus, Aspases and Thiagos, all of those footballers that have shown on the pitch that I should be taking notice of them. They all have merits, whether they have followed the logical path with the Under-21s, like Thiago, Iker Muniain, Ander Herrera and the others, or those that have blossomed later, like Michu or Benat."
And the former Real Madrid coach is confident that the competition for places is playing a major part in keeping the current squad hungry for success.
"We have a stable block of players. I believe that this group still has legs. The most important thing is that these players maintain the desire to win and do not settle for what they have already done.
"But they are showing that they are capable. They showed it this summer, when they won the Euros after winning the World Cup. And they have also shown it in keeping Spain at the top of the Fifa rankings over the past five years. If winning the World Cup, or the Euros, proves a good month of competition, then being No.1 for five years proves more."
Reflecting on 2012, Del Bosque was grateful for the attitude of his players, not least because he believes they can inspire others to overcome problems in their own lives.
"I am happy that the Spanish players want to make the national team, that they want to help, improve and make their mark with Spain," he concluded. "I am also very satisfied with the reception that we have had wherever we have gone, especially in the countries of the Americas that we have visited [for friendlies].
"The image of Spain that the national team projects is a good one. Football is inspirational, it is proof that young people can do well and overcome adversity. There is no need to be pessimistic, the opposite, in fact."


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Consumer confidence in the U.S. held near a four-year high last week as Americans grew less pessimistic about the economy.
The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index was little changed at minus 32.1 in the period ended Dec. 23 from minus 31.9 in the prior week, a drop that was within the margin of error of 3 percentage points. The gauge was less than a point from an April reading that was the highest since March 2008.
Higher property values and record-low borrowing costs are supporting a real-estate recovery that's bolstering household confidence while cheaper gasoline offers some relief to pocketbooks. At the same time, looming tax increases and government budget cuts threaten to keep sentiment and spending from accelerating.
"Households are increasingly confident about their own personal finances, which is likely to sustain the improvement in consumer sentiment in 2013, albeit at low levels," said Joseph Brusuelas, senior economist at Bloomberg LP in New York. "This is part and parcel of the historically slow expansion the U.S. is currently experiencing."
Figures from the Labor Department today showed fewer Americans than forecast filed claims for unemployment insurance last week as state offices rushed to tally the data in a holiday-shortened period. Jobless claims dropped by 12,000 to 350,000 in the week ended Dec. 22.
Stocks were little changed as lawmakers return to Washington to resume budget talks. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index fell less than 0.1 percent to 1,419.4 at 9:36 a.m. in New York.
Americans' views of the state of the economy climbed to minus 58.5, the second-highest level since March 2008, from minus 59.8 the prior week. The personal finances gauge rose to minus 0.5 from minus 0.8.
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The buying climate index decreased to minus 37.5 compared with minus 35.1 in the previous period.
The overall index was 15.4 points better than it was during the same period last year. The gauge has averaged minus 38.3 in 2012 and is on track for its best annual showing since 2007.
Democrats showed their highest confidence reading for a comparable week since 2006. Independents registered their strongest sentiment since April, and highest level for a similar period since 2007. Confidence among Republicans slid last week to the lowest among the three political groups, and was last higher for a comparable week in 2010 when the party scored its biggest victory in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1938.
Today's figures showed confidence among those 45 to 54 years old advanced last week to its highest level since the week ended April 29. Sentiment among Americans with annual income of $100,000 or more remained positive for an eighth consecutive week, the longest such stretch since the 13 weeks ended June 17.
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From time to time when watching anime. Perhaps sometimes you wonder to yourself, What if they included that in the anime to make it better or maybe you thought i wish that character wasn't so damn annoying and so on....
So if you were able to create you're own anime what would you put into an anime existing or completely made up anime to make it the best anime for you and others that would watch it.
E.G -Genre
-Type of main character (Good background story etc.)
-What would the story be predictable, cliche? completely different to keep the viewers guessing.
-Maybe you even think all it needs is a badass opening theme and ending XD
-Will the anime be watched over and over because it's that great will it be a one hit wonder.
- Get rid off all the boring fillers such as the ones you find in naruto that bare no correlation to the storyline what so ever.
Definitely, Tonari no kaibutsu kun(my little monster).
i havnt seen alot of anime but so far i agree with that guy^
if Tales of Vesperia were an anime, I think that would be the perfect one for me.
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if Tales of Vesperia were an anime, I think that would be the perfect one for me.
Yeah I loved the game. There is that one movie, but they need to make this into an anime! I think ToV would be perfect
I think my perfect anime would have to have a badass opening and ending to draw me in.
And the actual story would have to be something that's really relatable and has some really tragic moments in it that aren't totally uncalled for (like guilty crown's random tragedy).
The animation would have to be really fluid, and have an excellent color scheme.
And the characters would look less cutesy and more cool.
Living in Tokyo and can 10/10 confirm this is anime af
What components would go into my ideal anime? Well, let's see....
1. Excellent background art - I am a scenery porn addict, I admit that freely. The vast majority of the anime that I really, really love have great background art, like Spice and Wolf, Gosick, Ano Natsu de Matteru, Tari Tari, Hyouka, Hanasaku Iroha, and Sora no Woto.
2. Great music - The OP and ED would need to be really memorable, but also musically impressive. Not just a catchy tune, but actually good music. The original OP and ED for Gosick are good examples, as well as the OP from Ano Natsu de Matteru, all of the music from Tari Tari, and anything from any one of the Nodame Cantabile series.
3. Romance - I am a sucker for romance! For an anime to really be my ideal, it would have to feature romance as a primary part of the story. I don't care if it is a pentagonal romance like Ano Natsu de Matteru, a harem romance, a love triangle, or just a sweet romantic story about two people who fall in love. All I know is that romance needs to be there for the show to qualify as my ideal anime.
4. Good characters - Some people concentrate more on the story or the style of storytelling in terms of what they prefer in anime, like action stories, supernatural stories, science fiction, or historical fiction. I like all sorts of stories, but what I require for a show to be ideal is that it have good characters. I love to watch a show and feel that I have come to know the characters, like them, hate them, and feel as if they belong in my world when I visit theirs. It is hard to pinpoint what makes a character "good", but I generally know one when I see it. Likability helps, but is not entirely necessary. The main thing that is needed is that feeling when you reach the end of the show that you are going to miss having the characters as part of your life, or better yet, that you will no longer be able to be part of their lives. That feeling that you were a visitor in their world and that it is not them leaving but you not coming to visit any more is the best testament to excellent character creation!
5. A well crafted story - Sure, characters are of primary import, but to really be ideal, the story has to hold together as well. It doesn't have to be astoundingly original, avoid common tropes and cliches, or use particular tropes to build the narrative. It does have to hold together as a story and make logical sense. One great example of this from recent seasons is Tari Tari. There was nothing particularly new or different about Tari Tari, in fact, most of the plot elements were well worn tropes. However, the writing was exemplary. The story made sense from beginning to end, and the storytelling style was understated and subtle, preferring to demonstrate the feelings and thoughts of the characters via body language, facial expressions, and character interaction as opposed to exposition. For instance,
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in the opening scene, we were shown Wakana as a small child playing with her mother. After the wonderfully crafted OP, the scene shifted to the current Wakana, looking very much like the mother in the earlier scene, doing things like making breakfast, berating her father for cooking too much food for dinner the night before, and basically doing things associated with "things mom does around the house." This gave us the clear indication that her mother, for some reason or other, was no longer living with them. Was she dead? Divorced? Abandoned? Working away from home or overseas? It didn't tell us, but it let us know that the mother she so obviously loved in the opening scene was no longer at home. It didn't take too long to figure out, from the way the adults around her reacted to things, that her mother had died and fairly recently. Though nobody came right out and said it explicitly for several episodes. Another example is the shipping of Taichi and Sawa, but I have gone over that topic in great detail in other places, so I won't go into it here too...
6. A great ending - In my opinion, the most difficult thing to do, in practically any art form, is to create a satisfying ending. This goes for music, stories, TV shows and movies, and even visual art like paintings and photography. (What this means for narrative or sequential art forms like stories and music is far more understandable than for purely visual media, and I probably could not explain to you, as a photographer, what it means for a photo to have a good ending, but I know it when I see it. I am also not particularly there yet, when it comes to my own art...) When it comes to narrative forms of art, like anime, the ending becomes especially important. So many series are incomplete, either because the show is an adaptation of a still unfinished manga or light novel series, because there is already a new season in planning, or because the series compositor and screen writers are not sufficiently talented to create a story that has a truly satisfying ending. Some examples of endings of recent anime that I found good are:
Tari Tari: The story takes us right to the end of the kid's high school lives. From that point on, they will go their separate ways and follow their individual dreams, armed with the courage and self confidence they have gained through the support of this wonderful, loving group of friends.
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The subtle and understated nature of the story telling, and having the confession scene between Taichi and Saw shown visually, without dialog, with the follow up of Konatsu teasing Taichi in the video they sent to Sawa was a wonderful way to tell the end of that part of the story. It was a truly great use of the visual aspects of the medium!
Ano Natsu de Matteru: Some people felt the ending was rushed or that it didn't tell us what happened, but, similar to Tari Tari, the show made good use of the visual nature of anime to show us how the characters lives continued after the main story concluded,
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including the final scene showing that Ichika did come back to Earth, giving us the happy, romantic ending that we so desperately wanted for these two great characters. Incidentally, for people who think Ano Natsu is too similar to Onegai Teacher, having seen both, I didn't feel that the stories were that similar. They share a good deal of plot elements, but the actual story told is quite different. Ano Natsu comes off as the superior story in my book due to better characterization, a stronger, tighter story line, and the lack of the "ikky" factor in the main couple's relationship. But I digress....
In both of these cases, the story is told to completion, with a satisfying stopping point, yet leaving the possibility of more story to be told later. The opening for future work does not have to be a death knell to good storytelling, as long as the stopping point that the story reaches is a good ending to the story the author is currently telling.
For an example of an adaptation with a quality ending, look no further than the light novels, and the associated anime arcs, in the Spice and Wolf series. Each story comes to a good conclusion, while the story continues. While I would absolutely love for the anime to continue after the end of season two, that in now way detracts from my enjoyment and appreciation for the artistic merit and wonderful sense of "completeness" that each section of the story has on its own merit.
^^ thx for the essay
tragedy, in which the protagonist is branded the bad guy all in the while saves that "anime universe"
I should add omnipotent in someways with a time skip in the story, we all love time skips.
and we'll sprinkle in some cliche romance for that added touch that the protagonist is human that has felt betrayal.
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Action figures, toy trucks, and princess kits often make it on a child's Christmas list, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection wants parents to take extra precautions.
"Just take a little bit of time before you open up your wallet and bring out the credit card or the cash, and take a look at the product," Roland Suliveras of Customs and Border Protection said at a news conference in Miami on Wednesday.
The federal agency warns parents about dolls that give a toddler easy access to its batteries, and toys that contain high levels of lead in the paint. Having direct access to those batteries would cause the toddlers bodily harm, Suliveras said.
Many of these products arrive in the U.S. through Miami International Airport or PortMiami, and then make their way to other parts of the country.
"This year we actually ranked in the top 5 for seizures in [intellectual property rights]," said Suliveras.
Large quantities of counterfeit smartphones and pirated DVDs also make their way to South Florida during the holiday season.
"You're spending a lot of good money on some of these products, and they're actually fake," Suliveras said.
One way to find out if a toy is dangerous is by doing a drop test at home. To perform this test you literally drop a toy on the floor.
"Depending upon what falls off this toy, or how it actually breaks, then we'll look at it to find out if it's actually now dangerous for a child," Suliveras said.
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Showtime released a preview for "The Borgias" a few days ago titled "Father, Son, Unholy Spirit." I can't believe I missed it until today. But damn! Neil Jordan looks to be ramping up the murders, the sex--and maybe even the incest.
Yes, it looks like the third season of the sizzling 15th Century Vatican thriller might finally go there when it begins April 14. The video shows Lucrezia Borgia (Holliday Grainger) lying suggestively nekkid in bed in front of her brother, Cesare (Francois Arnaud).
"What is this game, sister?" Cesare asks her.
"Tis a game of want, and wanting," she answers.
OK, at least that's what I think they say. The words are spoken over the bedroom scene, but they are not shown talking, so it's hard to say if the two go together. (Tricky teaser makers!) We do see them going in for a kiss later, but this could be a big ol' con as well.
History suggests Cesare killed Lu's second hubby, Alfonso of Aragon (Sebastian De Souza). An earlier bit in the clip shows Cesare watching Lu with someone, presumably her hubby on their wedding night. Maybe the later scene is simply Lu creating a diversion to protect Alfonso?
Hrmmm. We also see them fighting, but at the end of the clip, after we see a man with long hair not unlike Cesare's grabbing Lu suggestively, we hear her say, "It seems only a Borgia can love a Borgia."
Hrmmm, Part 2.
There's a whole lot of murder going on here, too. As the words "Some sins ... even God ... won't forgive" cross the screen early in the teaser at least four people killed by:
- Someone who might be Battista Colonna (Giacomo Gonnella), one of Cesare's "Stray Dogs"
- Cesare. He's ditched his cardinal robes, remember? (No that being a cardinal stopped him before.)
- Cesare's his right-hand man, Micheletto (Sean Harris)
- Pope Alexander VI, a ka Rodrigo Borgia (Jeremy Irons)
By the way, the Pope obviously survived that assassination attempt at the end of Season 2. (Read my chat with Arnaud about that here). In the teaser, Rodrigo stabs a cardinal I don't recognize in the chest as the priest falls on top of him. It's also possible the Pope is still haunted by the death of son Juan (David Oakes, you are missed). In one scene that might possibly be a dream sequence we see Rodrigo save a child looking a lot like a young Juan as he falls into a sinkhole of some sort.
Like I said, tricky teaser creators here. Other observations:
- Vanozza dei Cattanei (Joanne Whalley) throws a blanket over something or someone as a soldier walks behind her. Is it another dead Borgia victim?
- Cardinal Della Rovere (Colm Feore) has spent way to much time in the wilderness without a bath.
- Caterina Sforza (Gina McKee) lives! And it looks like she's going to give the Borgias more trouble.
- The Pope still loves those New World cigarros.
- We see a dead woman in a cart. It could be the painter Vittoria (Jemima West), but she looks kind of like Sancia of Aragon (Emmanuelle Chriqui), who married young Joffre Borgia (Aiden Alexander). But history tells us she outlived most of the Borgias, so this one is anyone's guess as well.
- A priest that might be Cardinal Ascanio Sforza (Peter Sullivan) pulls a woman onto his lap. Vatican orgy, or perhaps the historically accurate Banquet of Chestnuts? The Ballet of Chestnuts, as it is also called, was a dinner Cesare threw in his Vatican apartments that is said to have involved 50 courtesans who danced for guests. And possibly did more than that. Look it up.
What do you think of the teaser and my observations? How do you feel about a possible consummation of a Cesare/Lucrezia love affair? The new season premieres at 9 p.m. CT April 14 on Showtime.
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Insufficient payment amount or information will delay the process of order, please complete the checkout carefully. You may calculate the total by adding up the item price + shipping & handling fee for your shipping zone.
Paypal buyers must have a confirmed address as the registered shipping address. We will NOT ship to any unconfirmed address and your payment will be refunded. Don't try to give us any shipping address that's not your confirmed address or billing address. Your item will still be shipped to the confirmed address or billing address only. In this case, buyer need to take full responsibility for the cost of item return, re-ship, lost or damage. If you can't confirm your address with paypal or want to ship to other address beside the billing address, we recommend you to choose other payment method.
We will only ship to Billing Address for credit card payment.
Paypal payment (in USD) is the only payment method will be accepted for International Buyers.
We will only ship out products after the payment is cleared on Paypal/credit card company. Attention, Paypal E-check takes 5-7 days to be cleared and before that we don't have your payment, it's Paypal does.
There will be 9.5% sales tax on the sales price for California buyers.
"Free Shipping" services, if offer , is only for the US lower 48 states buyers. Alaska & Hawaii will have a different Shipping rate.
We only ship to Paypal confirmed address as this is recommended for both buyer and seller protection.
Most of the orders will be shipped out from our main warehouse CA 91789 within 24-48 hours days after payment is cleared. The transit time is provided by the shipping carrier based upon the item is picked up.
Additional shipping charge will be applied to reship for incorrect address entered by the buyer at checkout.
We DO NOT ship to PO Box , APO, FPO, Puerto Rico , Virgin Islands, Guam , American Samoa , Minor Outlying Islands , Northern Mariana Islands.
We DO NOT ship to PO Box , APO, FPO, Puerto Rico , Virgin Islands, Guam , American Samoa , Minor Outlying Islands , Northern Mariana Islands.
International & Canada buyers are responsible for any possible brokerage/custom fee. Please consult with your local post office or authority for details.
All International countries except CANADA. If Buyer can't find their country shipping rate in the ebay shipping info, We apologize that we couldn't process the shipment to those countries which are not listed.
Alaska & Hawaii Buyers attention:Please only choose the correct shipping method that shown on the shipping table for ALASKA & HAWAII at the Ebay checkout to complete the transactions. It is the only shipping method that we provide for customers on U.S. territories outside the lower 48 states. Wrong shipping method selected will put the order on hold for insufficient shipping fee paid. There are shipping size limitation on certain items such as body parts that we are not be able to ship to AK/HI. Please feel free to contact us prior to bidding.
We do provide combined shipping discount, Buyer would receive a 10% shipping fee discount after the highest shipping fee is paid full. For example, if shipping fee on first item is $20, shipping fee on the second item is $10. Then the total shipping fee would be $20+ 0.9 x $10 = $29 for the combined shipping fee etc.
Most of our item does not come with installation guide. Though some products may come with instructions, they only serve as a guide. So do require professional installation.
Professional installation for all items is highly recommended. Buyer assumes all risk on installation and usage. No exchange will be issued on products that have been damaged or improper use in any way.
Fogging is not a defect in the product. It happen to all lights of all brands. It is physics issue. (It is similar to when your windshield fogs up when you get into the car on cold days)
Some products may vary slightly due to lighting, picture angles, or monitor resolu- tion. You agree to these terms by conducting the transaction. If you have questions, please contact us.
Some items are only intended for show/static display vehicles or for off-road racing vehicles. Please check with your local DMV concerning legality within your state.
Buyer shall not be entitled to recover from us any consequential damages, damages to property, damages for loss of use, loss of time, loss of profit, loss of income, any costs of installation/modification, cost of shipping and handling, or any other incidental damages. Parts are aftermarket and are intended for of road use only. Some product may claim SAE/DOT compliance; we cannot assume responsibility for such claims. Please check your local laws and research the parts you wish to purchase to insure they are the correct items you want to purchase.
We will have the item in stock for what we list. Occasionally, due to high demand or human error we may be temporarily out of stock. In this case, we will contact you and ask if you would like to wait for the part to be back in stock (usually 3-10 days), product exchange or a full refund.
We have tried the best of our effort to ensure accuracy on every single listing we have created. So basically We are not responsible for typos and errors on listings, As specs are suggest to change w/out notice, And If written error has found in any case, please understand that we are selling the items based on the PICTURE we have.
Back Order may happen due to the delay of shipment from suppliers. Therefore, if the item is in back order status, buyers can request a full refund (original amount that we received) after 7 days of payment received.
Shipping & Handling Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE under any circumstances.
It's our goal to provide 100% satisfaction to our customers. If you are not satisfied with the products (maybe you just don't like it or it is not what you expected), you can ship back the item in the 100% original brand new condition for the refund of the ITEM PRICE only. Buyer is responsible for the return shipping fee. Item must be returned to our warehouse within 30 days upon the item delivered date. Item must has their original packaging, no signs of being installed or mounted, used, cut wires or scratches. Item must be original saleable condition (which is determined solely by our company). Fees may apply if item is determined as not original condition.
If the product you received is not what you purchased or it function as intend due to manufacturer's defect, we will gladly replace it at no charge. However, it is required that you provide a photo to show us the problem before we issue a return label for you. And we must first receive the product back to our warehouse, and examine the wrong/defective item before an exchange, or refund is processed.
All of our items are made by OE approved manufacturers and they were tested in factory. However, it does happen sometimes because of improper installation or wrong item purchase. If an item is being returned due to fitment problem, we do ask customer to provide a written report from professional installers or shops stating what the problem is or we will not accept the return.
Not satisfied (e.g. don't like or not what you expected)
Customer pay for return shipping
Contact us within 30 days after the date of package arrived
Refund item price only
Manufacture's defect (e.g. fitting error, parts don't work)
Seller pay for return shipping
Contact us within 30 days after the date of package arrived
Exchange (seller pay for reshipping fee)
Seller send wrong item
Seller pay for return shipping
Contact us within 7 days after the date of package arrived
Exchange (seller pay for reshipping fee)
Buyer purchased wrong item
Customer pay for return shipping
Contact us within 7 days after the date of package arrived
Refund item price only / exchange (customer responsible for the reshipping fee)
Damaged package
Seller pay for return shipping
Contact us within 7 days after the date of package arrived
Exchange (seller pay for reshipping fee)
Lost package
Seller pay for return shipping
Contact us if tracking number shows delivered but you didn't receive the item
Exchange (seller pay for reshipping fee)
Due to the nature of the products we sell, we inspect all packages prior to shipping. All of our products are sold as brand new. All damaged products are considered damaged during transit (even though outer box is not damaged). Please inspect and hand-fit all items by the time it arrive. Customer MUST contact us within 7 days after the date of package arrived. No claims will be accepted after 7 days.
When the buyer received a damage package or package loss, please email us immediately so that we can help you to solve the problem ASAP. Once we receive your email, we may file a damage/loss claim against the carrier (only apply to UPS/Fedex). Replacement item will be shipped out after we receive the approval confirmation from the carrier. However, if the claim is denied, we will NOT be responsible for the lost package (this does not apply to damaged item). For the damaged item, we will offer the buyer an exchange only.
Buyer will have to pay extra fee if they want to upgrade their shipping service.
All product returns MUST have our RMA issued by us. Please contact us via email to request the returned before sending back the item. Be sure to clearly indicate the reason of requesting a product return. RMA (Return-Merchandise-Authorization) number will be issued for all return/exchange items. Item must be returned and arrived within 14 days after RMA number is issued. RMA number must be clearly written down on the box/package. Any return packages without a RMA number will be refused by us.
All returned items (apply on any returned reason) must be in their original packag ing or they would be considered unreliable. This includes, but is not limited to, no signs of being installed or mounted, no cut wires, no scratches. It is the sole responsibility of the customer and/or installer to confirm the correctness of size and application before installation.
After we received your return item, we will verify the problem and open the inspection process. Please given a reasonable amount of time allow us to process your return item. After the inspection, we will do exchange or refund ASAP.
Basically, all auction items are sold "as is". However, we are willing to provide our customer a limited 60 days warranty. That's the reason why you need to buy from us. Warranty is for EXCHANGE ONLY. All products come with a 60 days limited warranty against manufacturer's defects including bulbs, LED outage, and water leak. We will not be held responsible for any installation fee associated.
No exchange will be issued on products that have been damaged or improper use in any way. Customers must pay for both way shipping for product exchange.
We do not make the products, installation instructions are not included in most cases. Please consult with mechanics who has experience installing aftermarket products.
We are not obligated to provide installation guide. We might or might not have the installation instruction for the item we sell. Please email us prior to bidding if you need the installation guide.
We will not be held responsible for any installation fee associated.
We will leave postive feedback after we received cleared payment from buyer.
We strive for a 5-Star service by stating upfront our policies, shipping rates and anticipated delivery time. if you were pleased with the transaction, please leave ALL 5-Stars!
Please contact us immediately if you have any problem with our products, we will try our best to help. We reply our entire customer's email, all emails will be replied in the order it was received the following business day. However, we did receive some customers complain that they have not received our emails. Mostly because our reply emails get into the SPAM/JUNK mail box. So please check those mail folders or use the "contact seller" on your ebay auction page to contact us directly.
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, remember to contact us before you leave a negative feedback or 1,2 on the DSR. We will try our best to resolve the problems with the buyers. Customer's satisfaction is our top priority!!!


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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Friends and family say the 14-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a classmate at an Oregon high school earlier this month loved soccer, selfies and making people laugh.
They said Sunday at a memorial service that Emilio Hoffman was prone to pranks and the kind of mischief that drove teachers crazy. He often woke his foster brother up in the middle of the night just to share a bowl of cereal. The Troutdale teen scrunched his face up in self-portraits.
"He was actually a pest," said his father, Abraham Gallardo.
And they adored him, the Oregonian reports (http://bit.ly/1iyg6xc ).
Teachers and classmates spoke about the spunky boy who cracked jokes on the soccer field, took silly selfies and carried out pranks.
Emilio was killed in the boy's locker room by a fellow freshman, 15-year-old Jared Padgett, who later killed himself. Padgett's public funeral was held last week.
The 15-year-old freshman had brought two guns, nine ammunition magazines and a large knife to the school, apparently prepared to shoot many more.
A bullet also grazed a teacher. Authorities have yet to reveal a motive for the shooting.
"The questions play over and over in my head: Why?" said his mother, Jennifer Hoffman. "I would give anything to know the answer."
Mourners said he hated to see people sad.
"You couldn't help but smile when he smiled," said Jesse Slick, Emilio's sixth-grade teacher at Reynolds Arthur Academy. "If you were down in the dumps, he lifted you up."
Jennifer Hoffman said that she knows how many of his friends, teammates and teachers are hurting.
"I promise to hug them tight and check on them often," she told the gathering through tears. "Through them, I will feel you. I will feel my son."
Information from: The Oregonian, http://www.oregonlive.com


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Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Everyone has a certain amount of cholesterol - and it's not always a bad thing. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all the cells of the body, including blood. There are two kinds of lipoproteins which carry cholesterol through your body: LDL (Low-Density Lipoproteins) or "bad cholesterol" and HDL (High-Density Lipoproteins) or "good cholesterol".
Diabetics tend to have more cholesterol abnormalities. These variances can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease. By managing your cholesterol, especially lowering LDL cholesterol, you reduce your chance of developing cardiovascular disease and early death. In fact, diabetics who lower their LDL cholesterol can reduce their risk of heart attack by up to 42 percent!
Your health care provider should check your blood fat levels at least once a year. Here's what the results should say:
Sometimes diet and exercise aren't enough to bring cholesterol back to normal, and medication may be needed. Statin drugs are one way your health care provider may try to lower your LDL if it is too high.
Talk to your doctor about getting your blood cholesterol checked and making sure that it's in control. He or she may suggest the use of statin drugs. Increasing physical activity and healthy food choices are also important to keep your cholesterol in the right range.
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MOKPO, South Korea (AP) — Kim Jeong-keun woke up on his cabin bed to find out his friends had smeared lipstick on his face while he had been asleep, a prank harking back to their school days.
The 60-year-old Kim took it in good spirits and washed his face. After all, they were traveling together on a reunion voyage aboard The Sewol, celebrating their birthdays and remembering good old days from their elementary school in Incheon city, where the ferry departed Tuesday evening.
Within hours, the 17 former schoolmates were fighting for their lives as the multi-story ferry began to list. Only five of them, including Kim, have been rescued.
"We gathered once every three months. When we met last time in March, somebody suggested a trip to celebrate our 60th birthdays to Jeju," Kim said from a hospital in Mokpo, where he was being treated for a fracture in a rib bone.
In South Korea, as in many other countries, 60th birthdays are often celebrated as a milestone in one's lifetime.
"We wanted to make some memories with old friends," he said, recalling the lipstick prank and the funny characters his buddies drew on his arms while he was sleeping. One of his friends took a picture of him and sent it to him on a mobile phone, but it too was lost as the ferry flipped on one side and sank in cold waters.
Nine people, including five students and two teachers, have been confirmed dead, 287 are still missing and 179 have been rescued. There were 475 people aboard, including 325 students on an overnight school trip to Jeju, a tourist island. They were from Danwon High School in Ansan, which is near Seoul. Kim's group came from Incheon Yongyu Elementary School.
For Kim, who works in the food business, it was his first sea journey, and his first big trip since he traveled to China on a plane a decade ago.
He said that his 12 missing buddies were like brothers and sisters to him — they've remained close for about 50 years, meeting regularly, making plans together and carrying their childhood friendship into old age. They had been planning a much bigger overseas trip in the fall, this time with their spouses.
Among his friends, Kim said he missed Baek Pyung-kwon most.
"He didn't even drink and he helped other people in difficulties a lot," Kim said. "He was not even rich but he made a lot of donations when he watched stories of people in difficulties on TV. He did a lot of volunteer work."
Another of Kim's missing friends was an elder at a church, a devout Christian who also spent his time volunteering.


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For the Media
Clarkson University in Tune with SLAM RAP
Clarkson University Prof. Michael R. Twiss, director of Clarkson's Great Rivers Center, spoke at the visit of EPA ship RV Lake Guardian to Clayton, N.Y., yesterday, July 16. Twiss was there with Clarkson's research vessel, the R.V. Lavinia. The following is a summary of his comments.
Clayton, N.Y. -- The SLAM RAP sounds like a tough hip-hop group, when in fact it stands for the St. Lawrence at Massena Remedial Action Plan -- a tough environmental problem that involves scientists from federal and state agencies, university researchers and citizens alike.
The Remedial Action Plan for this area was invoked to clean up areas of the river that were impacted by heavy industry in the past, namely aluminum smelting and manufacturing in Massena. There are RAPs for approximately 40 sites throughout the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence River system that were established in the late 1980s. To date, only two, Collingwood Harbour, Ont., and Oswego Harbor, N.Y., have been deemed clean enough to be de-listed," the term used by the United States and Canadian governments to remove impacted areas from the list of Areas of Concern.
The St. Lawrence River at Massena Area of Concern extends from just upstream of the Moses-Saunders Power Dam to the location where the St. Lawrence River enters fully into Canada, en route to the Atlantic Ocean. Massena shares an AOC with Cornwall, Ont., and the territory of the Awkesasne Mohawk Nation spans both of the AOCs. For the Cornwall AOC, the region extends from the power dam to the eastern end of Lake St. Francis, upstream from Montreal.
These two AOCs involve four major tributaries to the St. Lawrence River. Three of these flow from the US, including the Grasse, Raquette, and St. Regis Rivers, while the Raisin River flows from the Canadian side. "It is indeed a tough problem - both geographically, politically, and ecologically," states Clarkson University's Great Rivers Center Director Michael R. Twiss.
"This is very important," says Twiss. "Availability of the information to the pubic is critical for getting the public to accept what is being done and the progress that is being made. Unfortunately, for the SLAM RAP, the community has not benefited from ever having a local coordinator that can help convey this information to the public. A local coordinator is someone on the ground (or water!) from the community who can relay information back and forth between the public and scientists and government officials. A clean environment in the Massena area would increase the value of property in the area and help to attract new enterprises - a real concern for people in this region."
At present, several issues are being addressed by Clarkson University's Great River Center in support of the SLAM RAP. Concerns over plankton populations and nutrient enrichment are being studied in the river using sophisticated instruments onboard research vessels that allow instantaneous measurements of population structure and health. Water quality in tributaries is being analyzed frequently to determine the impact of these streams on the nearshore areas of the river, places where most people contact the water and many young fish develop.
Clarkson University President Tony Collins, commented, "EPA's growing interest in the St. Lawrence River, as evidenced by the presence of the R.V. Lake Guardian in the river is a good thing for everyone living or recreating on this great river. The EPA and Congressman John McHugh, who initiated discussions with the federal agency about the environmental health of the St Lawrence, are to be commended for their action."
Funding for this work has been provided to Clarkson University by the Great Lakes Protection Fund and the St. Lawrence River Research and Education Fund. Information gathered on the status of the health of the AOC and the progress being made will be conveyed the public, an important task that would be facilitated by a local SLAM RAP coordinator, reiterates Twiss.
Photo caption: Stephanie Kring, a McNair Scholar at Clarkson University's Great Rivers Center, collects a surface water sample from the St. Lawrence River in the Massena Area of Concern. Water samples are collected at eight sites within the AOC every 10 days from May to November for analysis of phytoplankton composition, photosynthetic health status and nutrient levels.
[A photograph for media use is available at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/photos/kring.jpg.]


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N&H Pages 5-7, Exercises 3 [A] to 5 [B]
1. In order to not be accused myself, I accused my friend.
2. All of us will come with you, so that you may be safe.
3. We will leave the sick that we may not be hindered.
4. Let us go to the top of the hill so that we may see the plain.
5. We shall send 200 men in order that we may hinder the enemy's march.
6. He is marching with Caesar so that he may not be accused by us.
7. He did this in order that a poor man might not be consul.
8. I was sent to ask for peace.
9. In order that the enemy might not take the city the whole of the army set out.
10. To avoid the enemy, march very quickly.
Answer all of them or just a few if you like and please don't feel that you are spoiling the fun for others if you have superior knowledge.


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New 2010 Stokke Xplory Stroller Review
April 29th, 2010
As all of you may have already heard, Stokke is coming out with the new 2010 Stokke Xplory Stroller this summer. Due to be released in June, it has now been pushed back to July 1st.
After playing around with the stroller for a while, I want to share my thoughts with you in hopes of answering most of your questions about it. There are several great blog entries about the new Xplory already on the web, so I thought I would focus on answering the most common or popular questions we've been receiving from our customers.
If you have the current Xplory in stores now, it IS possible to upgrade to the new one. For $399, Stokke will be offering a stroller seat package which will include the seat, seat fabric, canopy, and under seat bag. So, if you are getting ready for your second child and want to give your existing stroller a face lift, you are in luck!
So, what's different about the stroller?
If you have an Xplory with serial number greater than 113464 (these have been in stores for months), the chassis will be almost exactly the same. The only differences are:
Chassis (Stroller Seat Frame)
- Brake pedal is now Red, not Cream colored
- There are 2 clips on the frame to hang your Stokke Changing Bag
- The under seat bag has been completely remodeled. It's larger, has a zipper closure instead of a drawstring, and fastens to the chassis much easier than the current model.
Bassinet (available with the Stokke Xplory Complete Stroller Only)
The hard plastic shell that makes up the bassinet is exactly the same. The difference are:
- Textile set (fabric inside the bassinet) is completely different. Stokke replaced the current fabric with a new micro-fiber material. It's designed to create a softer and smoother look and feel. It will also take moisture away from your child more efficiently, to keep them dry and cool. It's also water resistant.
- The Canopy now has a visor (2 inch lip on the edge of the canopy). You can extend it or leave it tucked in. When extended, it gives your child more shade from harmful sun rays.
- There is a great mesh window on part of the canopy, designed for better ventilation. It can be opened and closed easily and securely.
Stroller Seat
This is where most of the changes are, such as;
- Increased comfort with upgraded textiles (same as the Bassinet).
- Deeper seat for increased comfort and support
- The back of the seat (previously exposed plastic) is now coated with the same color seat fabric for a sharper, sleek look.
- Tighter seat rail fabric padding with easy on/off capabilities.
- The footrest features a one-handed adjustment, as opposed to the current model which features 2 clips.
- The canopy is the same as the bassinet description above, complete with visor and mesh ventilation
- The under seat bag is larger and zips up for added security and convenience
So, what works and what doesn't from the current to new model? The short answer is that all current accessories will fit the new Xplory. Here are the details;
- The new parasol does not need the clip/adapter piece anymore. It plugs right in. However, the current parasol WILL fit the new model
- The Sleeping bag is now only offered in one color, cream. It had been completely redesigned and will match any color stroller. The current sleeping bags WILL fit the new model
- The new Footmuff is softer, and has a drawstring to create a snug cocoon-like fit around your child. It's also a bit larger. The current footmuff WILL fit the new model
- Car seat adapter have not changed at all and WILL fit the new model
- The changing bag has been completely remodeled. The current bag WILL fit the new stroller
- Also to come, Stokke is planning to add a summer kit (only to fit the New Xplory) and a sheepskin insert.
New Items
Stokke came out with a new Blanket that they refer to as the "Celebrity Blanket". It's soft and cuddly, but can also be used as a shield from the sun and wind. With 2 convenient snaps, it clips around the stroller canopy securely so that it won't fly off. As a parent, I definitely appreciate that feature.
The new Stokke 2010 Xplory Stroller will be offered in 6 colors; Red, Purple, Green, Dark Navy, Blue, and Beige.
The Price will be increasing slightly. The Stokke Xplory Complete Stroller will retail for $1259.99. the Basic (without bassinet) will be $1059.99
Pre-Order Schedule
The New 2010 Stokke Xplory Stroller will be available for pre-order in June for delivery during the first week of July. The dates may change, but this is what it is looking like at this point in time.
PRE-ORDER NOW: Click Here
In the meantime, if you have any other questions, feel free to contact us anytime.
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The 1SKB-SC330 Trumpet Soft case utilizes the same protective EPS plush lined interiors as their hardshell counterparts, but is wrapped in 600 Denier Nylon.The soft case style includes heavy duty dual zippers and an external ...
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SKB Soft Products are fully warranted to the original owner against defects in materials and craftsmanship for one year from purchase. Any defects in workmanship will be covered by SKB. Damages due to accident, improper care, negligence or normal wear, where SKB is not at fault, are not covered on Soft Products. Freight cost to SKB Corporation is the responsibility of the customer. SKB will pay the return freight for warranty product shipped back to the customer.
Do you make custom cases?
Yes. Minimum quantities are required. Contact our Music Division at 800-410-2024
How do I register my case or rack for the lifetime warranty?
You may register yourself as the original owner of the case or rack at SKB Music Division Product Registration.
How do I request replacement parts?
Original owners of SKB brand hardshell cases may order replacement parts online at no cost and with free shipping. To request field replaceable parts please visit the SKB Store for instructions. You will receive a discount code for use at the SKB Store equal to the online price of the replacement parts you need.
How long will a repair take?
A repair usually takes about two weeks from the time we receive your case.
Is it possible to update my older case with the new TSA latches?
No. Only newer SKB products are designed to accommodate this new latch. Older model cases can not be retrofitted.
What do I have to do before I return my case for repair?
Contact our Customer Service Department at email@example.com or 800-410-2024 for a Return Authorization Number. Please have the model number of the case on hand.
Where will I find my model number on my case?
It is not on your case. You will find the number on your original proof of purchase receipt.