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An around-the-bases look at the 2013 major league season that will start Sunday when the Texas Rangers visit the Houston Astros, the newly minted American League Astros:
1: Glam slam in Los Angeles! Josh Hamilton joined Albert Pujols and Mike Trout in a juicy Angels lineup; Zack Greinke zeroed in on the Dodgers.
Other top winter destinations: Toronto (R.A. Dickey, Jose Reyes, Melky Cabrera, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle) and Boston (Ryan Dempster, Shane Victorino, Mike Napoli).
2: A half-dozen new managers. Terry Francona (Cleveland), John Farrell (Boston), Mike Redmond (Miami), Bo Porter (Houston) and John Gibbons (Toronto), plus, the most intriguing hire: Former shortstop Walt Weiss goes from high school coach to big league skipper in Colorado.
3: Tigers slugger Victor Martinez was injured for all of 2012. Mariano Rivera, Troy Tulowitzki and Jose Bautista also finished on the disabled list. Theyre back, along with Derek Jeter and Carl Crawford.
Well have to wait to see Hanley Ramirez, David Wright and Mark Teixeira; they got hurt at the World Baseball Classic.
4: The Astros shift from the NL to the AL leaves 15 teams in each league. Thatll mean an interleague game most every day. The new-wave scheduling will start Monday when the Angels visit Cincinnati in a decidedly nontraditional opener.
5: With a team payroll matching Alex Rodriguezs salary and coming off 107 losses, Houston could be way out of its league. A possible result: AL West opponents might feast on the Astros, run up win totals and produce both wild cards.
6: Nearly 100 sets of siblings have teamed up in big league history. The Alomars, the Boones, the Ripkens heck, three Alous once formed the starting outfield for the Giants. Next up, B.J. and Justin Upton for the Braves. Their parents will keep a watchful eye; they already have season tickets at Turner Field.
7: No additional replay this year. Baseball still is trying to decide what to review (out or safe at first base?), which video technology to use and who should make the call.
Stand by for 2014. Maybe.
8: Fans in Washington still wonder how far they couldve gone last year if Stephen Strasburg didnt get shut down. Theres no innings limit on the ace now, as the Nats try to bring the World Series to D.C.
San Francisco, meanwhile, aims to win the title for the third time in four years.
9: RBIs vs. VORP. ERA vs. BABIP. The Miguel Cabrera-Mike Trout MVP race ramped up the rhetoric between new stats such as Value Over Replacement Player and Batting Average on Balls in Play and old values such as Runs Batted In and Earned Run Average. Both sides dug in; the arguments got louder; the insults intensified. A little more listening, a lot less yelling might show theres plenty of middle ground.
10: Get your tickets now for the Mariano Rivera Farewell Tour. Go see Mo and leave with a memory. Many opposing hitters already got souvenirs splinters of their bats he shattered with that cut fastball.


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Tucked into the heart of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan's skyline is dominated by craggy peaks and alpine lakes. Pull on your boots and get trekking to really experience its spectacular beauty. You're likely to come across spectacular glaciers, be invited into a yurt for some yoghurt or ushered to the sidelines of a ferocious game of goat polo.
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Most nationalities no longer require a visa to travel to Kyrgyzstan for up to 60 days, including Australia, Belgium, UK, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, USA and Switzerland. Other nationalities should check with their nearest embassy and obtain a visa in advance if required. Please contact us should you need any supporting documents for your visa application. If you do require a visa you will need to obtain one through your closest consulate.
Tipping is becoming more common in Kyrgyzstan. 10% should be sufficient.
There are internet cafes available in the main towns.
Mobile phone coverage is fairly limited, even in major centres. Ensure you have global roaming activated with your carrier if you wish to use your phone.
Toilet facilities may be very basic. Expect drop toilets outside of hotels and bring your own toilet paper as there may be none.
Bottle of soft drink = 25 KGS
Beer in a bar or restaurant = 40 KGS
Cup of coffee = 45 KGS
Three-course meal = 1000 KGS
Short taxi ride = 80 KGS
Drinking tap water in Kyrgyzstan isn't recommended. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water. It's also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and peel fruit and vegetables before eating.
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4. Always dispose of litter thoughtfully.
5. Smoking is banned in public places.
6. When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It's meant to be fun!
7. Learn some local language and don't be afraid to use it - simple greetings will help break the ice.
8. Shop for locally made products. Supporting local artisans helps keep traditional crafts alive.
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Wide receiver Jacoby Ford, running back Taiwan Jones and free safety Michael Huff are practicing today, which makes it two straight days for all three and increases the likelihood of their playing Sunday against the San Diego Chargers.
The same can't be said of running back Darren McFadden, who still isn't healthy enough to practice and has missed the past 67 days with a midfoot sprain.
Coach Hue Jackson said he isn't fond of using players in a game if they aren't able to practice at all the week beforehand. In McFadden's case, he might need a whole week's worth of practice just to shake off the rust and get back into game shape.
Therefore, it's almost a foregone conclusion that McFadden won't play against the Chargers. It's about the time when the focus should shift to whether McFadden would be able to play again if the Raiders qualify for the AFC Playoffs.
Even that seems like a long-shot, given the Raiders wouldn't get a first-round bye and their first-round game would be either Jan. 7 or 8.
Defensive tackle Richard Seymour is back at practice after missing one day because of an illness. Fellow tackle John Henderson (knee) still isn't healthy enough to practice. Henderson has to be very doubtful for Sunday's game, at this rate.
Ford, Huff and Jones don't appear to be experiencing any lingering effects from injuries that sidelined them for multiple games. In Ford's case, he missed the past six games.
The only question is, will Ford be healthy enough to add kick-return duties to his workload. Jackson said Wednesday that he isn't sold on that idea just yet.
We'll check with Ford today to see how he feels about pulling double duty after being sidelined since Nov. 10.
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Fall 2013 Design Showcase winners announced
The winners of the fall Engineering Design Showcase were announced on Thursday at the Bryce Jordan Center. The event was the culmination of a semester-long effort by students to solve real-world problems posed by industry sponsors. Participants included first-year students through seniors across a number of engineering disciplines.


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Three men, including one arrested in Fontana, have been taken into custody in a 2012 Los Angeles bank robbery that involved a bomb hoax, federal officials said Monday.
Richard Menchaca, 36, was arrested by FBI SWAT personnel in Fontana on Friday, FBI officials said. Menchaca, Ray Vega, 34, and Bryan Perez, 27, all of Los Angeles, allegedly robbed a Bank of America at 941 S. Atlantic Ave. on Sept. 5.
An indictment returned by a federal grand jury April 25 was unsealed Monday, detailing the heist. It said that Vega arranged for his girlfriend, assistant branch manager of the bank, to wear a device resembling a bomb so she would appear to be a hostage.
The bomb, later determined to be fake, was used to convince employees it would be detonated unless bank employees helped Vega's girlfriend gain access to the bank vault.
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languagelead needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 347 designs submitted by 78 freelance designers.
I am an ex-graphic designer who used to design when I was much younger now I am a passionate entrepreneur who loves business. I always design for family and friends but can't seem to do it when it's for me!
I also love technology and have many different skills. This new company I would like to start will have a massive design focus because I feel that good design in process, policies, technology, media, marketing and brand are all vital to making a company successful and stand out from its competitors.
My personal view on design:
Design can shape and shift perception, dictate culture and influence decisions. It is an integral function that empowers an organisation's marketing and product/service innovation efforts.
LanguageLead's target audience will include the following:
+ Small to Medium Sized Businesses
+ Large Multinationals and Corporates
+ Government Organisations
Most of these people are looking for a name that looks trusted, reputable, strong and a name that stands for something.
Amongst the above categories include advertising/creative agencies, banks, lawyers, various government departments, consumer product companies and mining and resource organisations.
+ Design of logo for a professional, young, fresh and up & coming translation company which offers translation, localisation and on-site interpreting in over 80 languages.
+ Considering LanguageLead is a new, fresh, young, up & coming start up - it should still have a strong corporate feel about it whilst balancing it's design and technology culture.
+ Colour concepts can be any colours but need to exclude the colour 'blue'.
+ Please remember this organisation is 'global by nature' and may have offices open in any part of the world so it needs to have a global feel.
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+ This industry is labelled a 'cottage industry' so looking big is a major differentiation.
+ I don't mind using only black as a colour (some might argue its not a colour).
+ OR I dont mind using all the colours to stand out (eg. Google).
+ LanguageLead is a translation company that deals with many different cultures, diversity, multinationals and works across the globe.
CONCEPTS (that can be used), Optional Only:
+ Globe, world, one world
+ Culture and Diversity (colours etc.)
+ Lion (is an industry word: L10N = "localization" as there are 10 letters in between the "L" and "N")
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Alexis Bledel: Let's Do Lunch!
Alexis Bledel walks the streets of New York City in a chic trenchcoat on Monday (May 25).
The 28-year-old actress caught a cab and met up with a friend for lunch!
Earlier this month, Alexis was spotted out at the Independent Filmmaker Project spring gala at DVF Studio and attending a Valentino-hosted cocktail party!
FYI: Alexis' bag and shoes are made by H&M!
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A booze-fuelled thug smashed a takeaway shop sign in Chesterfield town centre after he had been upset by a friend's comments during a night-out.
Chesterfield magistrates' court heard how Anthony Webb, 25, had been outside Best Kebab, on Holywell Street, when the owner heard a bang and discovered Webb had smashed his sign.
Prosecuting solicitor Robert Carr said: "There was damage to an illuminated sign outside Best Kebab shop in the morning.
"As the owner was cleaning there was a commotion outside and as he looked out he could see or hear a loud bang and saw Webb punch the sign.
"Webb then collapsed on the ground. Webb offered to pay for the damage but police arrived after being called and he was taken to hospital due to an injury he sustained after he punched the sign."
He told police he had been drinking in a Chesterfield bar and was with a friend and a comment was made to him which he didn't like and in frustration he ended up punching the sign.
Mr Carr revealed that Webb had been drinking for about 12 hours at the time of the incident and he took his anger and frustration out on the shop and caused £350 of damage.
Webb, of Nora Street, Cardiff, pleaded guilty to causing damage after the incident on November 29.
Defence solicitor Julie Page said: "Mr Webb accepts he had been out and had been drinking excessively and there had been an argument and he punched the sign without regard for the consequences."
She explained he had tried to arrange to pay for the damage and showed remorse. Magistrates sentenced Webb to a conditional discharge for 12 months. He was ordered to pay £350 compensation, £85 costs and a £15 victim surcharge.


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Why Do Business in Santa Ana?
Located in the center of Orange County, the city of Santa Ana ranks as the fourth densest city in the entire nation with a transportation hub just one mile from the burgeoning downtown. Known as the County seat, Santa Ana is home to the District Attorney's Office, Orange County Courts, Ronald Reagan Federal Courthouse and Orange County Sheriff's Department. The City is also home to major corporations such as Crevier BMW (the #1 dealer in the Western United States for the past 25 years), First American Title Corporation, Behr paint and the Orange County Register.


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Young fans don't remember Yanks without Jeter
"Yo, Derek!"
"Over here, Jeter!"
"Yo, Derek!"
"Over here, Jeter!"
"Mr. Jeter, Sign my ball!"
Those calls from the stands at George M. Steinbrenner Field have been heard every spring in Tampa, Fla., for two decades, from an entire generation of baseball fans that know nothing else but Yankees baseball with Derek Jeter leading the charge. Or, to put it another way, you'd have to be at least 27 or 28 years old to have any recollection of life for the Bronx Bombers without No. 2 wearing pinstripes.
On a somewhat chilly and overcast day on the West Coast of Florida, it was the official beginning of the end. Weeks after Jeter made his retirement intentions known on Facebook, he took the field for the first time in 2014. It was the final spring opener for, perhaps, the best shortstop in the history of this great game.
The cameras caught him smiling as the Yanks warmed up prior to facing the Pirates -- that trademark smile that years ago caught the attention of young fans. Those same fans have grown up to have children of their own, all the while watching an all-time great.
Jeter is smiling because his ankle is finally healthy, and he's back on the field after a disastrous 2013 campaign. Smiling because his Yankees have a legitimate shot to win another World Series championship. Smiling because there will be no more inquires about how long his career can continue.
However, although Jeter's future is determined, the white-hot New York spotlight will remain on him all year. The spotlight doesn't take days off even if Jeter does. In the next seven months or so, hundreds of media members will test Jeter's patience (and smile) by asking and reasking similar questions over and over again. In every city. After every game. He'll field way more questions than he will ground balls.
Opinions on Jeter's Hall of Fame career from those who watch and cover the game are abundant. But perhaps greatness is best measured by speaking to those who had the talent to play and manage at the highest level.
Consider these quotes:
Rangers manager Ron Washington: "Winner, winner, winner, winner, winner. He makes everyone better. Always has. Very respectful of the game. Very respectful of all the people in the game. Very influential. Always willing to lend an ear. Willing to give advice. ... He's [won] with class, style, and he did it with a lot of turnover. The game of baseball is going to miss Derek a lot, not only the competition he brings, but just the fact of the class person that he is. It had to happen at some time, and I'm glad he was able to do it on his own terms."
Giants senior vice president and general manager Brian Sabean: "Playing in New York and having all that success, he became a household name. I'm sure that a lot of kids would wish that on their best days, they could play like Jeter at least for one day."
Giants manager Bruce Bochy: "It's players like Derek Jeter who make this game what it is. It's a beautiful game, and he's such an ambassador to the game. I'm sure he's inspired other players to play the game. He does things the right way. Baseball has been very fortunate to have a player like this for as long as we've had him. For him to go down as one of the greatest Yankees ever, that's quite an honor with the history of the Yankees. I tip my cap to his career, and it will be nice that he gets the sendoff that's well deserved."
Assuming Jeter stays healthy through the season, that regular-season sendoff will take place in Boston on Sept. 28. Even at Fenway Park, you're sure to hear a wicked large group of fans screaming for one last autograph. By then, Jeter's 0-for-2 performance in the spring opener versus Pittsburgh will be a distant memory, but his legacy will live on forever.
Matt Yallof is the co-host of The Rundown on MLB Network from 2-4 p.m. ET. Follow him on twitter @mattyallofmlb.


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On Friday, May 22, according to county sheriffs' radio traffic at about 11:50 a.m., the sheriff's department received a call on a bank robbery in progress at the Citibank located at 13408 Poway Road.
The bank teller was given a demand note by a male who wore all black and a golf hat. The teller then handed $2000 to the thief, who then fled the bank to a waiting new, black Jaguar sedan occupied by a female passenger.
The bank manager followed the thief outside and was able to provide authorities with a last-known direction of travel and a description of the perpetrator: a thin, white male with brown hair in his early 20s.
At about 12:15 p.m., sheriff's deputies located the suspect vehicle traveling southbound on SR-67 from Poway Road. The deputies were unsuccessful at pulling the vehicle over and pursued southbound on the 67 toward Lakeside.
The sheriff's department broadcast a "Be On Lookout" advisory to other enforcement agencies. One of the sheriff's ASTREA helicopters and CHP officers assisted in the pursuit. Deputies later deployed a spike strip, disabling at least one of suspect's tires.
The vehicle stopped after crashing into a chainlink fence off Willow Road and Moreno Avenue in Lakeside. Both suspects fled on foot, with deputies in pursuit.
The sheriff's helicopter soon located the two suspects hunkered down in a shed on a nearby property. Both suspects were taken into custody, and the witnesses were able to do a curbside lineup and identify the pair.
An undisclosed amount of money was recovered from both suspects. The teller was unharmed but badly shaken, according to a sheriff's lieutenant.
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Brethren, our religion is a joyful one! We are most blessed to bear the priesthood of God! In the book of Psalms we read, "Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance."
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Too often we fail to experience the bliss that comes from daily, practical priesthood service. At times assignments can feel like burdens. Brethren, let us not pass through life immersed in the three Ws: wearied, worrying, and whining. We live beneath our privileges when we allow worldly anchors to keep us away from the abundant joy that comes from faithful and dedicated priesthood service, especially within the walls of our own homes. We live beneath our privileges when we fail to partake of the feast of happiness, peace, and joy that God grants so bountifully to faithful priesthood servants.
Young men, if coming to church early to help prepare the sacrament feels more like a hardship than a blessing, then I invite you to think about what this sacred ordinance might mean to a ward member who perhaps has had a challenging week. Brethren, if your home teaching efforts don't seem to be effective to you, I invite you to see with the eye of faith what a visit from a servant of the Lord will do for a family that has many unseen problems. When you grasp the divine potential of your priesthood service, the Spirit of God will fill your hearts and minds; it will shine in your eyes and faces.
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Manchester man arrested in case of boy, 5, who shot self
January 10. 2014 8:09AM
MANCHESTER - A city man is under arrest, charged with felony reckless conduct for placing a loaded .22 caliber handgun next to his girlfriend's young son who picked it up and shot himself in the hip.
Sonday Bishop, 29, of 420 Spruce St., was arrested Thursday by Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies as he drove off from a Lake Avenue apartment. Deputies pulled over the motor vehicle and arrested him. A Hillsborough County Superior grand jury issued the indictment on Dec. 18.
The accident happened on Nov. 30 about 2:30 a.m. in a third floor apartment at 420 Spruce St. that Bishop shared with the child's mother, Charmaine Beard. Bishop, in speaking with a reporter last year about the incident, referred to the 5-year-old child as is son, De'Jon, but police said he is not the boy's biological father.
According to a news release issued by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's office on Thursday, the indictment alleges Bishop placed a loaded .22 caliber handgun next to the little boy, who then picked it up and shot himself.
The child was treated at the Elliot Hospital and later released.
A Hillsborough County grand jury issued the secret indictment against Bishop on Dec. 18, according to Deputy Sgt. Brian Newcomb.
At his arraignment in Hillsborough County Superior Court, Northern District, Judge Gillian Abramson set bail for Bishop at $25,000 cash/surety, with conditions that include no contact with the victim or any juvenile under age 16. Bishop said he wants to find his own attorney, rather than fill out a financial affidavit and have court-appointed attorney if he qualifies financially.


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The SETI Institute, TED and Zooniverse Launch SETI LIVE to Empower Citizen Scientists to Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
SCIENCE Channel Supports Initiative with Month-long Programming on Search for Extraterrestrial Life
As part of the TED Prize Wish made by renowned astronomer Jill Tarter, the TED Prize today launches SETI Live (setilive.org): a site where – for the first time – the public can view data being collected by radio telescopes and collectively help search for intelligent life on other planets.
TED, the nonprofit dedicated to Ideas Worth Spreading, established the TED Prize in 2005, born out of a vision by the world's leading entrepreneurs, innovators, and entertainers to turn ideas into action one Wish at a time. SETI Live was created in collaboration with Zooniverseteam at Chicago's Adler Planetarium and is the latest development of Dr. Tarter's 2009 TED Prize wish, "to empower Earthlings everywhere to become active participants in the ultimate search for cosmic company."
The launch of SETI Live opens the door for anyone to help search for intelligent life on other planets. For the first time ever, data being received by the Allen Telescope Array in Hat Creek, CA will be made public so citizen scientists can scan it for potential signals.
"Three years ago, Dr. Tarter stood on the TED stage and asked us all to unite in the search for life on other planets. The TED community responded by dreaming big and working hard – with many milestones to show for it," said TED Prize Director Amy Novogratz. "This landmark step empowers people around the globe to meaningfully contribute to this important scientific endeavor and work towards answering the ultimate question, 'are we alone?'"
Dr. Tarter, Director of the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute's Center for SETI Research, has devoted her career to hunting for signs of sentient beings elsewhere. SETI Live will further her Wish and build upon the community of scientists and technologists already involved in the search.
"There are frequencies that our automated signal detection systems now ignore, because there are too many signals there. Most are created by Earth's communication and entertainment technologies, but buried within this noise, there may be a signal from a distant technology," said Dr. Tarter. "I'm hoping that an army of volunteers can help us deal with these crowded frequency bands that confuse our machines. By doing this in real-time, we will have an opportunity to follow up immediately on what our volunteers discover."
Zooniverse is home to the internet's largest and most successful citizen science projects, including Galaxy Zoo. SETI Live is its newest venture.
"Over the last few years, we have learned about the incredible desire of hundreds of thousands of people to take part in scientific research as they've used Zooniverse to classify galaxies, explore the Moon and even to discover planets," said Chris Lintott, Zooniverse Principal Investigator. "With SETIlive.org, we're very excited to be inviting them on this grandest of adventures."
On the heels of the launch of SETI Live, SCIENCE has partnered with TED and SETI by designing a call-to-action programming campaign, dedicating the month of March to answering this most indelible question, "Are We Alone?" Four world premiere programs including Morgan Freeman's Through the Wormhole, Alien Encounters and NASA's Unexplained Files will premiere every Tuesday, beginning March 6 throughout the month. Each special world premiere will drive viewers to the SETI Live site and empower citizen scientists everywhere to unite towards a common goal.
"Partnering with TED and the SETI Institute has been such a great initiative for SCIENCE. With ARE WE ALONE? we want to draw viewers with smart, lean-forward programming and empower them to uncover evidence of extraterrestrial life," said Debbie Adler Myers, General Manager and Executive Vice President at SCIENCE. "At SCIENCE we question everything and no topic inspires more questions than the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence so we are proud to join the search."


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OKANOGAN Honor students at Okanogan High School collected snacks and easy-to-make foods to help their fellow students through the long Thanksgiving weekend.
The food was given to the district's Family Empowerment Project, which distributed it to students "who live in food-insecure homes," National Honor Society adviser Trisha Bradley said.
"They were all items that could be easily made by a teenager," she said.
Okanogan's National Honor Society club started "Bulldog Bites" last year to provide students with food they can prepare on their own when school isn't in session during long weekends or holiday breaks. During breaks, school breakfast and lunch programs shut down and some students don't have much food at home.
"Bulldog Bites are our answer to the need that we see in our student population," Family Empowerment Director Julia O'Connor said.
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She said it's a program about students helping other students.
"I would really like to grow this program. This is a building year for it," she said.
The Chronicle contacted other schools in Okanogan and Ferry counties to see if they offered similar programs. None of those who responded offer food help beyond breakfast and lunch programs.
O'Connor said the Family Empowerment Community Resource Center also offers food to families who are in need and who have accessed the center's resources, including clothing, shoes, blankets, small household goods and hygiene needs.
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Proposed Canon
The Mathamancy Bracer is a Artifact. It is worn on the forearm, covering the upper part from elbow to wrist. Two straps hold it to the arm. The upper portion is similar to hard plastic and includes a spot where Parson's calculator watch can snap in.Erf-b1-p054 The watch is vital to its function: without the watch, the bracer does nothing.
The bracer instantly and effortlessly does raw calculations necessary to analyze probabilities and predict outcomes of battles - that is, Mathamancy.Erf-b1-p054
Sizemore Rockwell hypothesizes that it may be an ArtifactErf-b1-p054. A broad estimate of the value is around 500,000 Shmuckers to the right buyer (a Side reliant on Mathamancy), the very value of the Summoning Spell including the casting and support package. Given that the Spell that created the Bracer was created by the residents of the Magic Kingdom, whether the Bracer qualifies by the strict letter of the definition of Artifact depends on the inner workings of the spell itself, something which we have not yet been made privy.
The effects of the bracer, when combined with Parson's calculator watch, effectively turns its user into a Mathamancer.
Predictions about future
Parson's Mathamancy Bracer also seems capable of making sophisticated predictions about the futureErf-b1.5-p039, so the Bracer may have Predictamancy abilities as well. (Or it is just really, Really powerful Mathamancy.)
- This is less predictamancy (foretelling a specific future event) and more extremely advanced mathamancy in the vein of oddsmaking/handicapping, though it certainly manages to calculate influences seemingly out of the mortal purview.
- Possibility: Mathamancy handles combat probabilities, while Predictamancy handles plot events.
This definitely pushes the Bracer into Artifact category. It is essentially a Do-It-Yourself-instant-Mathamancer/Predictamancer. I don't think mere mortals have the power to do something like that. (At least as cost-effectively.)
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To improve market analysis (and the odds of a successful trading system), traders should use complementary indicators — those that present different views of the market while working collectively to provide meaningful data on which to base trading decisions. Because complementary indicators provide unique — rather than redundant — information, they can be used together to provide confirmation for trading signals.
Each indicator that is used in a trading strategy should serve a distinct purpose and provide a unique perspective of the markets — such as to measure momentum or evaluate the overall trend. Like a so-called elevator speech used to explain a product's purpose in a succinct, pointed delivery, traders should be able to explain concisely why an indicator is on a chart. Answering two questions is paramount: What is it that makes this indicator an important part of the strategy? What unique information does this indicator provide?
We can compare two trading systems to demonstrate the advantages of using complementary indicators. In the first system, only one technical indicator is used to generate trading signals for a simple stop-and-reverse strategy. For the second system, a complementary indicator is added that provides a filter, or confirmation, for the trades. If the conditions are not met, the trade will not be initiated.
"Simple system" (above) shows the basic stop-and-reverse strategy that uses only a stochastic oscillator (a momentum indicator) with the settings 30 for the length, 3 for the first smoothing input and 3 for the second smoothing input. The strategy enters a long trade when two conditions are met:
- SlowK line crosses over SlowD line
- SlowK line is below the oversold territory of 20
A short trade is entered when:
- SlowK line crosses under SlowD line
- SlowK line is above the overbought zone of 80
Ten years of historical E-mini S&P 500 futures data were included in the test (June 17, 2002 through June 19, 2012). The summary performance report is displayed on the chart. This tells us that the strategy shows a profit factor of 1.50, indicating that this strategy would be profitable. While the results are acceptable, adding a complementary indicator can improve performance.
The system is enhanced using a complementary trend indicator to help determine the direction and strength of the trend. For this, a simple moving average crossover is used with lengths of 50 and 60. This adds one additional condition to trade entries:
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Chicago on Wednesday logged its 500th homicide of the year--the first time the city has reached that threshold since 2008, according to a RedEye analysis of preliminary police data.
A man was shot to death Wednesday in an alley east of California Avenue and south of 54th Street, the Tribune reported.
Chicago homicides are up 15 percent this year compared to the same period last year, according to RedEye data. Homicides were up 60 percent in March compared to 2011 but the rate has slowed since then.
Eighteen homicides have been logged so far this month; 37 homicides were logged in December 2011, RedEye data shows.
The number of homicides had been steadily decreasing since 2008, when 513 killings were recorded. Before 2008, the city had not surpassed 500 homicides since 2003, when more than 600 homicides were logged.
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Honolulu Community College's Communication Arts (CA) students swept the student category at the annual Pele Awards held on April 27. For local designers, the Pele is what the Oscars are for actors. Sponsored by the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the annual competition recognizes the best advertising and design work created in Hawai'i.
For 13 of the last 16 years of entering the Pele Awards competition, Honolulu CC has brought home the gold in the student division. This year only four finalists were named in the student category, all of them from Honolulu CC. Heather Saenz won Pele Gold while her Honolulu peers Jillian Roque, Blaine Bastatas, and Kara Nynha each won a Bronze award. No Silver awards were given in the student category this year.
"These four students did me proud. This just goes to show that our two-year Communication Arts program produces professional grade work," explains Sandra Sanpei, professor of Honolulu's Communication Arts program. "The core of what we teach in the program is design. With design as your foundation, students can do anything – web, print, packaging – they can transcend all avenues of media."
And the winners are…
Heather Saenz loves graphic design. A Mililani High School graduate, Heather was encouraged by her high school design teacher, a Honolulu CA graduate, to pursue her education at Honolulu CC. Her entry "Habitat for Humanity Logo Design" incorporated vibrant color with clever usage of the H's in the organization's name to create a fresh, simple logo design.
Having graduated from Pearl City High School in 2002, Jillian Roque has gone on to complete her undergraduate degree in biology. She was half way through her master of science program at Mānoa when she realized that her true passion was not science, but art.
She returned to school in the Communication Arts program at Honolulu, and in her first year achieved a Pele Silver distinction and went on to receive a Silver Addy at the national competition. This year, Roque's entry "State Tourist Brochure – Maryland" was inspired by her desire to learn more about the state she will be moving to after her wedding this fall.
"My goal is to win Pele Gold next year and get a job in the industry," says first year CA student Blaine Bastatas. He received a Bronze award for his Heineken annual report. Bastatas focused on colors green and the golden caramel of the beer to keep a reader thirsty throughout their reading experience.
Kara Nyuha, a first year CA student, came to Honolulu CC a bit hesitant but has since grown to enjoy graphic arts. "The teachers are designers themselves," she explains. "They bring great experience and valuable resources with them." Her brochure entry "Vangauard Loft Real Estate" was a clean, classy product that visually translated the feel of the million dollar lofts.
These up and coming graphic designers recently served up their signature talent and delighted guests with an appetite for exquisite design at the senior portfolio show entitled, Design de Jour. Heather, Jillian, and eight other Communication Arts seniors graduated with their associate in science degrees at Honolulu's commencement ceremony on May 10.
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"Excision" is a movie that defies categorization. It's being marketed as a horror film, which, while that label is not entirely accurate, is understandable because the film contains a level of squishy gore and bodily fluids that isn't typically seen outside of genre affairs. Some might argue that it's more of a comedy. While it is true that mainstream comedies of the last few years have been incrementally edging up against the line between funny and disgusting, "Excision" gleefully charges past that line and dares the audience to laugh or blow chunks.
Jon recounts tails of kicking Hurricane Sandy's ass and we see if "Excision" lives up to the hype.
Lots of headlines today screaming "Watch Audience Reaction for Paranormal Activity 4!". Put that through an honesty filter and it comes out as "Paramount wants you to believe this is still an 'indie' series and we're going along with them". So, all is normal in the genre press.
Daniel Knauf, the guy behind the HBO series "Carnivale", has hopped on board NBC's upcoming "Dracula" miniseries as writer and show-runner. I have not seen any episodes of "Carnivale" and will not watch a Dracula miniseries on NBC. So, not sure what we're doing here.
First Official Stills from "Hitchcock", the biopic which hits theaters November 23rd.
A real nasty clip from "Excision", starring Annalynne McCord. The film gets a release October 16th. No sarcasm here, this is at the top of my 'must see' list.
Check out a sales teaser for "Cabin Fever: Patient Zero". So apparently they're still making those, sure it's going to be great... (sarcasm has returned)
A glimpse into the "Prometheus" film that could have been... Between this and the conversation on our podcast about it, I am never going to be able to enjoy "Prometheus" again. Are you happy now?
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Pratt & Whitney and Alcoa announced Monday at the Farnborough Airshow that Alcoa will forge the first-ever aluminum alloy fan blade in a jet engine.
Typically, fan blades have been made from titanium. General Electric is developing ceramic composite blades for its competitor to the PurePower engine, the LEAP-1.
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Assemblyman John Ceretto participated Tuesday in Animal Advocacy Day at the Capitol. Lawmakers brought their pets to Albany as various animal advocacy groups highlighted the importance of protecting pets and other animals.
"Animal Advocacy Day is a day that I look forward to every year as a lawmaker," Ceretto said. "The animal advocates do a great job of informing lawmakers and the public about the issues that most impact them and their animals. I have listened with open ears to their concerns and will continue to work with them to ensure that all our pets and animals are well protected."
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Mike Cote's Business Editor's Notebook: Brian Tremblay has forged ties between businesses, Boys & Girls ClubBy MIKE COTE
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The businesses that support the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester offer a prime example of the diverse interests a nonprofit needs to thrive.
The club's 24-member board includes representatives from law firms, finance, health care, technology and several other sectors. It includes corporate brands like Planet Fitness, Comcast and Coca-Cola and well-known local players like Amoskeag Beverages, Cross Insurance and Southern New Hampshire University.
For most of his 42-year career at the nonprofit, Director of Philanthropy Brian Tremblay has worked with the board on fundraising projects, such as the $7.3 million remodel in 2010 that expanded the club's Union Street headquarters by 50 percent. This week, Tremblay is retiring. And at least one long-term board member isn't happy about it.
"I hate the idea he's retiring, he's so valuable to the community and the club," Stephen McMahon, of The McMahon & Wright Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, said by phone Friday. "Luckily he and I are going to keep working together. He's going to work on a contract basis. We do a lot of the fundraising together. And he's great at it. Everybody loves Brian."
MacMahon and Tremblay, who have become close friends over the years and brew beer together, say the same thing about the current board.
"I've seen the board for 32 years. This is our best board," McMahon said. "We just keep getting stronger and stronger and stronger. We've got really good people."
Part of that comes from longevity. The Boys & Girls Club staffers are known for their long tenures. On a recent morning, you could find Dick Jarvis outside sweeping the sidewalk. The 81-year-old, who use to teach kids arts and crafts, is long retired from the club but still works part time and volunteers extra hours.
"One of the amazing things about the Boys & Girls Club, not only is it the staff who stick around a long time, so do board members," McMahon said. "We don't have term limits. And people tend to stay after they get to know the kids."
Tremblay agrees.
"These folks are, No. 1, passionate about helping kids," Tremblay said at the club on Thursday. "That's where it starts. You have to be passionate about the kids. They love what the mission stands for and how we accomplish that mission."
Tremblay's title used to be director of development. But a few years back, the club changed the name of the position to "director of philanthropy." It didn't really change the way Tremblay did his job, but it underscored a change in philosophy.
"We were focusing on changing the way we look at our fundraising as not being about the money. It's more about the impact that the money has," said Tremblay, who will be celebrated Friday with a retirement party at the Radisson. "When I talk to someone about supporting the club, I tell them, 'I have an opportunity I think you would be interested in, and I'm not going to ask you for $25,000.' What I'm going to do is talk about the impact that this capital campaign is going to have on kids and the change it's going to make in their lives."
The club is in the quiet phase of a capital campaign to raise money for a 4,900-square-foot addition to its Union Street campus, which currently has about 34,000 square feet of space that includes its original gym - which sports a new floor thanks to a special capital campaign - a computer room, arts performance area, game rooms and a radio station.
It also has plans to renovate Camp Foster, the 22-acre summer center it operates in Bedford, where it has a pool and a pond.
"I can't wait to come back in 10 years and see what this organization is doing for kids in this community because it's going to be a lot more than it is now," Tremblay said. "I'm certain of that."
Diane Fitzpatrick, the club's chief executive officer, said the club's services, which have expanded in recent years to add a daily meals program, dental care and computer studies to the traditional sports and recreational activities, have grown with the city's changing demographics. The club serves an average of 560 kids a day, including many from refugee and immigrant families.
"The needs continue to change. What I'm so proud of is the club continues to reflect the community it serves," she said. "To be that nimble and be able to make that happen, is pretty powerful stuff."
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Alice Dunn wrote to say her beloved dog, Rocket, had been put down Saturday. "Dr. Civic said he was just in too much pain. I am writing because I can't talk about it. Could you please put a blurb in so that the many people that knew Rocket will know he has passed on? Rocket was 20 years old and he was the best beagle ever!" R.I.P. Rocket.
Some 150 former students of the Carr and Clarke schools have signed on for the July 25 reunion at Ft. Getty. Organizer Jim Pemantell said, "I know there are still many more out there who want to attend but have not contacted me. Because of numbers for the caterer, I have extended the cutoff date to this Saturday, April 4. The footdraggers can't just show up, so unless they contact me by that date they will have to just read about it in the July 30 Press."
Jim can be reached at 401-423- 1294 or by e-mail at Mandojim@ cox.net.
We're watching the best of America as volunteers from all over pour into Fargo to help those residents save their homes from the flooding Red River.
*** What was the name of the bar at East Ferry that was the first stop for many passengers coming home on the boat from work in Newport?
Georgia Wright, 14, will appear as Amy, one of the March sisters in the Jamestown Community Theatre's presentation of "Little Women" next month at the Recreation Center. The North Kingstown High School freshman has been in five musical JCT productions and in "The Anatomy of Gray" at the high school. Georgia said that Amy is the youngest sister and thinks of herself as the family pet. "Jo and her clash a lot. She thinks very highly of herself and often speaks before she thinks. As the play proceeds, events prompt her to become more mature. It's really a great play and the actors play well off each other. Anyone who comes from a large family will relate to it. I'm really enjoying it. Lisa is a great director," Georgia said.
And, three sisters are part of an ensemble of actors who will present during the play portions of fables written by Louisa May Alcott, the playwright of "Little Women." Julia Hirsch, 12, a sixth grader at the Rocky Hill School plays Tilly in "Tilly's Christmas." It's about a girl with three sisters but she has no money and therefore there'll be no presents. Julia said Tilly is "selfless and has a good Christmas even though she's poor." Julia's sisters, Madeleine, 10, and Abigail, 8, go to Melrose Avenue School and are in the fourth and second grades respectively. They appear as Suzy and Kate in the fable "A Doll's Journey," about a doll's trip from Minnissota to Maine. The three sisters also appeared in the JCT's "Song Man, Dance Man."
Martha Morgan, Bob Fleming of Braintree, Mass. and Sarah Young know that Pyewacket is the name of the cat in "Bell, Book and Candle." Sarah wrote, "My parents had just returned from the theater in celebration of an anniversary and found a shivering little kitten on the doorstep of the house. She (the kitty) was immediately dubbed Pyewacket who lived a long and cosseted life. She loved the family dog, ate corn on the cob when it was placed on the floor and favored the oblong fruit bowl on top of the refrigerator for observing her domain. She was a beloved family member - tho' she never demonstrated her namesake's attributes."
No takers on last week's poser. "You can ponder perpetual motion, fix your mind on a crystal day" is from "Up Around the Bend" by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
This poser is from one of the classics that will be sung next month at the Jamestown Communbity Chorus concerts. "Tell old Pharaoh, let my people go!" What is it from?
A Snapple cap moment: "Q" is the only letter in the alphabet not appearing in the name of an U.S. state.
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This Hammer Studios classic is far closer to the letter (and spirit) of the Bram Stoker novel than the Bela Lugosi version of Dracula. The premise finds the infamous count journeying from his native Transylvania to England, where he takes a headfirst plunge into the London nightlife, and begins to rack up victim after victim. In the process, Dracula also runs into his arch-nemesis, Van Helsing (Peter Cushing), which ignites a battle of wills between the two. Heavily censored in Britain when released (with the goriest moments truncated), this outing was restored by the BFI in the mid-late 2000s. It put Lee and Cushing on the map and paved the way for many sequels starring the two, and for many non-Dracula follow-ups with these actors as well.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Director: Terence Fisher
Writer: Bram Stoker and Jimmy Sangster
Producer: Anthony Hinds
Cast: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough, Melissa Stribling, Carol Marsh, Olga Dickie, John Van Eyssen, Valerie Gaunt, Janina Faye and Barbara Archer
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The Dogs Faltered in the Final Few Laps of 2012The Dogs of the Dow stocks put in a fairly solid showing last year. After falling behind in the first quarter, the 10 stocks battled back to gain a small lead over the other 20 Dow Industrials by the end of July. Unfortunately, from there on the mutts steadily lost ground every month. Notably, the December quarter was the worst period of the year for the group, and the only negative one, in terms of absolute performance.
Looking at the final numbers, the Dogs posted a respectable gain of 7.1% for 2012. However, even after factoring in the dividend yield advantage they held throughout the year, it was no match for the solid 13.6% advance posted by the 20 Dow components excluded from the Dogs. For comparative purposes, an equally weighted position in all 30 Industrials would have shown an 11.5% increase in market value over the period.
Sharp-eyed readers will note that this last figure differs somewhat from the 7.3% advance reported for the Dow Jones Industrial Average index. As a refresher, the index is price-weighted. This simply means that higher priced stocks tend to have a greater influence on its performance. For example: Changes in the price of IBM (IBM - Free IBM Stock Report) shares will carry considerably more weight than movement in something like Intel (INTC - Free Intel Stock Report). To mirror something closer to "real world" results, our calculations for the Dogs strategy are based on an equally weighted investment in all stocks at the start of the year.
Saints and Sinners
To be sure, the Dogs had some solid winners in the bunch last year. This included our original Kraft Foods holding, which later split into Kraft Foods Group (KRFT) and Mondelez International (MDLZ). A pre/post-split buy-and-hold position would have yielded an overall gain of 18.2% on the original investment. Elsewhere, General Electric (GE - Free General Electric Stock Report) returned 17.2%, Pfizer (PFE - Free Pfizer Stock Report) was up 15.9%, and AT&T (T - Free AT&T Stock Report) shares advanced 11.5%. These returns were weighed down by a 15% slide in Intel's shares, and a 1.7% dip in DuPont (DD - Free DuPont Stock Report) stock.
But even if we ignore the two laggards dragging down the bunch, the Dogs had some stiff competition from the rest of the Industrials. Most notably, Bank of America (BAC - Free Bank of America Stock Report) enjoyed a spectacular rebound after a lousy 2011, advancing 108.8% for the year. And the 47.1% increase in Home Depot (HD - Free Home Depot Stock Report) shares didn't hurt either. But the "non-Dogs" also had some clunkers. Namely the sizable 44.7% drop experienced by Hewlett Packard (HPQ - Free Hewlett Packard Stock Report), and the 12.1% fall in McDonald's (MCD - Free McDonald's Stock Report) shares.
For 2013, Minor Changes In The Lineup
One of the key attractions of using the Dogs of the Dow strategy is that it requires very little time spent doing research. One simply takes the 10 highest-yielding Dow Industrial Issues at the start of the year (or any other period, for that matter) and invests an equal sum in each issue. Then, 12 months later, the whole process starts over. More often than not, many of the same stocks will remain on the list from one year to the next, simplifying things from an accounting perspective (no sales gains/losses to report) and also helping to lower broker transaction costs.
This year is no different, with only two changes to the list. Since Kraft split in two, with neither of the resulting entities included in the Dow Industrials, it's no longer up for consideration. We also bid adieu to Procter & Gamble (PG - Free Procter & Gamble Stock Report), which didn't make the cut for this year's highest yielding Dow stocks. Replacing them we have Hewlett-Packard and McDonald's which, in the wake of their weak performances last year, now have more attractive yields. In order of current yields, 2013's Dogs are made up of the following:
General Electric
Johnson & Johnson
That, of course, is anybody's guess. While the Dogs have beaten the Dow 30 Industrial Average's performance in two of the last three years, they've only come out ahead in three of the last seven. Over the longer term, the relative performance is more even. But simply beating the Dow is not the be-all and end-all of this trading strategy. Of particular interest to income investors is the fact that the Dogs start every year with a distinct advantage over the rest of the Industrials. This time around it's a combined yield of just under 4.0%, versus about 2.6% for the index as a whole. That may not sound like much. But in a world where money-market funds and bank accounts pay about one-tenth of a percentage point (if that), and with the Federal Reserve resolving to keep things that way until at least 2014, solid blue chip stocks with good yields tend to be sought out by a wide group of investors, both retail and institutional, suggesting underlying demand for these shares will remain strong, if not increase, in the quarters ahead.
At the time of this article's writing, the author did not hold positions in any of the companies mentioned.


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CRESTVIEW � Dale Riley's grandfather gave him a simple point-and-shoot camera when he was 15 years old, and the gift ignited a passion that became a full-time profession
CRESTVIEW � Dale Riley's grandfather gave him a simple point-and-shoot camera when he was 15 years old, and the gift ignited a passion that became a full-time profession.
'Photography was calling my name'
Early on, Riley shot photos for Laurel Hill School's yearbook and, along the way, worked gigs for family and friends.
After high school graduation, he wanted to learn more, but he said a six-month stint at the Art Institute of Jacksonville taught him he could learn more from the school of life.
"With every single (photo) shoot I do, I learn something new...," the 20-year-old said.
He considered an alternative career, attending college to pursue a medical degree, but still, "photography was calling my name," he said.
Now, five days a week, Riley works at his Crestview studio located within the Tight Shoe Lady Hair Salon on Main Street.
And these days, he's toting a more sophisticated Canon EOS 50D digital SLR camera.
Since Dale Riley Photography opened earlier this month, serving roughly four customers each day, he's had to bring in an assistant to handle the day-to-day operations.
"It has definitely shot off," he said. "Things are too crazy."
'I have been very blessed'
Riley said he "does it all," photographing families, portraits and newborns. He said capturing their moments is special.
"Through my photography career, I have met so many different (types) of people," he said. "It's really cool that people are coming to me wanting to take pictures that document their life."
As for the future, Riley plans to one day expand his business and offer wedding planning services.
"I tried the whole college thing out and, with today's economy, I don't think you need a college degree in order to be successful," he said. "You can be as successful as you want to be.
"I have been very blessed to be able to wake up in the morning and go do something I love every single day."
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The Blues dominated possession but failed to breakthrough the hosts' solid defence, with Michael Laudrup's men also proving a danger on the counterattack.
The stalemate at the Liberty Stadium sees the Welsh outfit win the tie 2-0 on aggregate, after an impressive victory in west London, and sets up a final at Wembley against League Two's Bradford.
The midfielder insisted that the Swans had to be at their best in both games, but was delighted to see their hard work pay dividends as they set-up a trophy chance.
"It's unbelievable tonight," he told Sky Sports. "To do it over two legs against a team like Chelsea, the team have been brilliant in both games.
"Tonight we made history, which it great for Swansea. You wouldn't dream it.
|Bradford are 7/1 with William Hill to beat Swansea in the Capital One Cup final
"I think we've been a bit more attacking this year. [Laudrup's] brought in some obviously brilliant players along the way. He's just took us on another level again and we keep on improving."
Though many will fancy the Premier League side to walkover their fourth-tier opponents in the final, Phil Parkinson's men have already knocked out Arsenal and Aston Villa and the Team GB star suggested it will not be straight forward.
"I think they've done brilliant," he continued. "In the lead up to the final they beat a few Premier League teams on the way and Villa over two legs. It's going to be a great day but a really tough one."
Ashley Williams, who was a rock at the heart of the Swans' defence on Wednesday night, agreed that the team got their tactics spot on, frustrating the likes of Juan Mata, Eden Hazard and Demba Ba, and praised the collective defensive effort.
He added: "At times I think it was like a bar fight when they were pushing on, but I think the team defended brilliantly.
"That's what we worked on. Obviously bringing them back here we wanted to score a goal and keep a clean sheet. We didn't score but we've kept a clean sheet and the job got done in the end."


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio's average gas price is about the same as the national average as the week begins.
The state average for a gallon of regular gas was $3.48 in the Monday survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and WEX Inc. That's up 9 cents from a week ago but is 25 cents cheaper than the price a year ago.
Monday's national average was a penny cheaper at $3.47 per gallon, down a nickel from $3.52 a week earlier. The national average at this time last year was significantly higher at $3.81.
Last week, AAA reported Ohio had reached a notable benchmark -- more than 1,000 consecutive days with gas prices topping $3. Experts don't expect the streak to stop anytime soon.
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I have no problems tacking waveboards and raceboards, when jumping around "back" against the wind.
Landing feet either in front of the straps, or in the straps right away also
But I simply can not make the tack where you turn face first into the wind, thus changing feet almost like you do in a jibe
Has anyone else found the "trick" ? And anyone had similar difficulties with this move ?
Have tried it both on my waveboards and raceboards as said - with no luck - I tend to fall "away" and behind the board, no matter what I do.
Feels very contra intuitive (for me) because you have the kite overhead pulling you "back" even when depowered, while the board moves into the wind...
But looks so relatively easy when you see it done.
Mitu does it on his strapped waveboards, and most race kiters can do it easily I think.
Anyone got any hints on how to pass face first into the wind (rotating the same way as your board in a tack that is) without falling backwards ?
An old move now - but those times I've tried, I havent found the key
One example here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHkxcgQakM8


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Anyone know what this will return? Unfortunately, the argument must be less than or equal to 32 due to the number of levels of recursion SQL can handle. It's probably not very efficient, either. But, it's pretty cool!
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As promised, here's a sample ASP report from Northwind using my ASP Report Class (http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/jeffs/posts/526.aspx).
Hopefully, everyone will agree that the script is very easy to write and read and much shorter. All grouping (for both headers and footers), subtotals and running totals are completely taken care of by using the class, and it is giving you recordset functionality (movenext and EOF and column reference by name) using the speedy GetRows() method under the hood.
For this to work, you must have the class saved as "ReportClass.asp" in the same folder as this script (notice the include).
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If you use ASP, ADO and SQL Server, check out my new article. It includes code for a VBScript class which makes writing HTML reports based on an ADO recordset with group headers, footers, and subtotals extremely easy.read more...
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As some of you may know, I recommend to avoid using CASE expressions in the WHERE clause of a query to express conditional logic. I prefer to have everything translated to simple ANDs, ORs and NOTs to keep things a) portable, b) easier to read and c) efficient.
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