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Jumbo Rates Reach Milestone
Mortgage rates dropped last week, with rates on "jumbo" mortgages, those that are too large for government backing, falling below rates on conforming loans for the second straight week, according to a survey released Wednesday.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 4.73% last week, from 4.8% the week before, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The average jumbo 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, meanwhile, dropped to 4.71%, down from 4.78%.
Historically, rates on jumbo mortgages run higher than rates on conforming loans, which are those eligible for backing by mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The spread between jumbo and conforming rates widened sharply to as much as 1.8 percentage points during the financial crisis in 2008, but have narrowed in recent years. Last November, the spread was just 0.5 percentage points.
In recent weeks, jumbo loan rates have narrowed further even as interest-rate volatility has sent up prices of mortgage-backed securities. Because most jumbo mortgages aren't issued as securities, they've sustained less steep increases due to the bond-market's turmoil.
Most jumbo mortgages are held on bank balance sheets, and banks have low funding costs and are eager to make loans to creditworthy borrowers. Jumbo borrowers are benefiting.
Jumbo mortgages are those that exceed $417,000 nationally, though the conforming loan limit rises to as high as $625,500 in a handful of high-cost housing markets in California, New York, and around Washington, D.C.
Mortgage rates overall are up by more than a full percentage point since early May as investors have fretted over when the Federal Reserve might pare back its bond-buying initiatives. Refinancing activity increased by 2% from the previous week, but is down by nearly two-thirds since peaking in early May.
Applications for home-purchase mortgages, meanwhile, were flat last week on a seasonally adjusted basis, but they are up by 6% from one year ago.


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Hi everbody (Hi Dr. Nick !!!)
I was wondering if you could offer me your sage advice with regards to a new website I'm putting together. I'll give you a bit of back ground info to set the scene...
I've been interested in web design for some time and have finally (within the last week) got round to having a dabble in some really basic html to create a basic web site. I live in England and my ISP is NTL. With the account I hold with them I get an allocation of webspace free, so I'm interested in creating a site that will help me keep in touch with relatives living in South Africa. I'm thinking of putting on some pictures, updates about what I'm up to and so on, and they can call in from time to time to see what's up.
I've got as far as actually uploading the page I've created to the webspace so other people can access it over the web. Being an avid reader of this site I'm well aware of the hi-jinks and tomfoolery that skiddies can get up to with regards to websites, and although I'm fairly knowledgeable with regards to securing my PC (i.e. us of firewall and antivirus, spam filtering, deploying patches etc) I know nothing whatsoever with regards to securing web sites (against defacement, automated email harvesters etc).
Could anyone give me any advice as to how to get started on learning about this subject ? I realise that trawling through sites that I've "googled" might be the best, but given the level of knowledge some of the members here seem to have I thought I'd ask the experts directly first (such a kiss-@ss I know )
If anyone has any advice I'd be grateful if they'd share it - Cheers and "big up" to all the AntiOnline massive

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Luzerne County Historical Society members and area railroad buffs have their fingers crossed, hoping for a good result in the campaign to save the Central Railroad of New Jersey station in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Meanwhile, only 17 miles to the south, a historic former Lehigh Valley Railroad engine house has been saved and adapted for community use. It now houses the White Haven Library and the White Haven Historical Society. It also serves as a visitor center.
"We are partnering and sharing space," said Charlotte Carter, a member of the library board. She said the White Haven community in general is thrilled that the historic engine house has become a focal point in the community.
Its links to history continue. The Canadian Pacific Railroad runs four trains per day past the station, following the right-of-way of the former Lehigh Valley Railroad, and the Lehigh and Delaware National Heritage Corridor Trail is only 30 yards from the building as it meanders northwest toward Mountain Top.
One day last week, library volunteers hosted area children for a reading session. The historical society artifacts gathered thus far portend a wider historical display that people of all ages can enjoy.
White Haven Borough owns the building and rents it to the library for $1 per year. The 5,000-square-foot structure is "very, very solid," Carter said. The borough had a structural engineer inspect the building before buying from a private owner who operated an auto repair business, she said.
The library and historical society began their own operations over the Memorial Day weekend.
White Haven, a community of 1,097 as of the 2010 census, served as a canal and railroad center. It is a key link in the Delaware & Lehigh National Corridor. The Lehigh Canal system once ran south to Mauch Chunk (now Jim Thorpe) and on to Easton, and several railroads passed through including the Lehigh & Susquehanna Railroad stretching north to Wilkes-Barre, later leased by the Central Railroad of New Jersey, which linked the line to its routes in New Jersey, and the Penn Haven and White Haven Railroad, which was later acquired by the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
The first White Haven engine house, a wood structure, was built sometime before 1864, according to a history prepared by the library. This was replaced in 1889 by the existing masonry structure. A track once extended from the main line to the five-bay engine house to allow engines to enter for servicing.
The building was hit by a runaway train on March 9, 1973, and the southeast corner of the building was badly damaged. The walls were not rebuilt; instead, the opening was filled with concrete-block masonry, creating a fifth wall.
Tracks of the Lehigh & Susquehanna Railroad were leased to the Central Railroad of New Jersey starting in 1871, and passed through town a block away from the LVRR tracks. White Haven once had the two rail lines and two railroad stations. Much of the historic railroad infrastructure has been lost, including the passenger stations. A nearby turntable for the Central Railroad of New Jersey remains but has been buried, and the main rail yard in town has been removed to make way for a shopping plaza.
One other LVRR engine house remains in the area, a stone structure in Weatherly that was constructed in 1867. Other known engine houses in Hazleton, Delano, Lehighton, Easton and Wilkes-Barre have been demolished.
A few weeks ago, a committee from the Luzerne County Historical Society toured the former CNJ station off Wilkes-Barre Boulevard. The station has fallen into disrepair after going through several owners and several uses, including nightclubs under several names.
Anthony Brooks, executive director of the society, said there have been no new developments. The society is hoping to work something out with the current owners, the Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority.
One idea tossed around in the past included using the building as a tourist center. It also could serve as a portal to the Luzerne County trail system that calls for trails from all directions on the compass to meet in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The riverfront complex and a restored CNJ station could be pivotal points in that system.
The trails being developed include the Lehigh National Heritage Corridor trail that now ends at Penobscot, coming from the south; the Back Mountain Trail from the west, the Susquehanna Warrior Trail from the southeast and the Luzerne County National Recreation Trail from Pittston on the north.


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Mario Kart 8 developers Hideki Konno and Kosuke Yabuki have shed light on how the game was influenced by F-Zero in a new interview, and have stressed that they'd like to see the anti-grav racing series return one day.
Yeah... the devs want it, the fans want it, Miyamoto wants it, there are freaking third party devs who want it, but the only ones who don't seem to want a new F-Zero is the higher-ups at Nintendo.
These graphics on MK8 are the most nextgen graphics at E3 FULL HD 60fps wow looking this good basically pixar,if you want to know what ps3 can do look at Sonic racing exactly not even close in graphics and 30 fps Hmmmm,let me add Stylized graphics not cartooney that would be BEN10 or Disney games ect Nintendo's style is for everyone not just kids they have the best stylized graphics out there and you need power to make there franchises look this good.
As weve seen ps3 ect try this type of graphic style before and it's just as hard to get these graphics as it is realistic,and vibrant colours use alot of memory.
i think instead of doing a full retail F-Zero release, (which we all know wouldn't sell well, only the snes game sold particularly well) they should release it as a budget title on the eshop for 15-20 bucks. get sega to do it, give it online, some good looking graphics then market the shit out of it and make a quick buck.
I want f zero inspired dlc for mariokart 8! F zero characters need a revamp also. They just are not that cool. Starfox has a similar problem... they where cool but they really need a new edge and make f zero free to play! Some one get these guys a copy of fast and furious or just put the rock in f zero lol damn!
Or better yet let Nintendo play project cars...


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Monday, 11 February 2013 08:37 AM
The 1,610 stocks in the MSCI World Index paid an average 2.7 percent of their share price in dividends as of last week, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That compares with the 2.6 percent yield on the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Corporate Index of 10,034 investment-grade bonds and 6.1 percent for 2,652 securities in the Barclays Global High-Yield Index. The gap versus the junk-bond index is the narrowest since at least 1995, the data show.
Bears say dividends don't matter when stocks are near the most expensive level compared with estimated earnings in more than two years amid sluggish economic growth and looming polls in Italy and Germany. Bulls say yields of more than 10 percent on Limited Brands Inc., owner of the Victoria's Secret lingerie chain, and GDF Suez SA, Europe's largest utility by market value, mean equities remain undervalued.
"If you buy some quality equity, you can buy the dividend and get some dividend growth with it," Jacob de Tusch-Lec, who helps oversee $19 billion at Artemis Investment Management LLP in London, said in a phone interview on Feb. 5. His Artemis Global Income Fund has beaten 99 percent of peers over the past year. "With bonds, you are not protected against inflation, you are selling any upside and you are not getting any income growth. Investors have been going lower and lower down the risk curve to get yield, but at one point some of those credit assets are no longer much safer than equities."
January Jump
The MSCI World climbed 5 percent in January, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The index of stocks in 24 developed markets fell 0.5 percent last week and dropped 0.2 percent to 1,407.9 as of 8:17 a.m. in London today. It returned 128 percent including dividends from the market bottom in March 2009 through yesterday, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That compares with a 132 percent surge in the Barclays High-Yield debt gauge.
Since the financial crisis of 2008 pushed the world into a recession, central banks from the U.S. to Europe and Japan have cut interest rates to near zero and bought unprecedented amounts of bonds to drag down yields and spur an economic recovery. Cash held by MSCI World companies climbed to $3.4 trillion in 2012, the most in at least seven years, from $2.1 trillion in 2006, according to Bloomberg data.
Yield Search
Stocks have paid out less than bonds for much of the past five decades as equity investors focused on the potential for capital appreciation rather than income. The dividend yield on the MSCI World averaged 2.1 percent between 1997 and the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. in September 2008, according to Bloomberg data. That compares with the 5 percent average yield paid by the Bank of America global corporate debt index and 10 percent on the Barclays junk-bond index.
"The search for yield has pushed the rates in credit to such a point that it's quite difficult to see enormous value," Matthew Merritt, who helps oversee $360 billion as head of multi-asset teams at Insight Investment Management in London, said in a Feb. 6 phone interview. "It's guiding people towards equities, not necessarily because it's an incredible environment for equities but because there is some support for equities."
Valuations compared with profits are rising. This year's 5.4 percent advance in the MSCI World has left the gauge trading at 13.8 times its members' estimated annual earnings, near the highest since December 2010, Bloomberg data show.
Spending Cuts
Concern over the strength of the global economy, U.S. budget negotiations and elections in Europe may trigger investor flight, according to Mike Turner, head of global strategy and asset allocation at Aberdeen Asset Management Plc in London.
U.S. lawmakers must reach a deal by March 1 to stop a package of automatic federal spending cuts that may slow growth in the world's largest economy. In the run-up to Italian elections Feb. 24-25, Silvio Berlusconi, who has pledged to roll back Prime Minister Mario Monti's austerity policies, narrowed the lead of front-runner Pier Luigi Bersani to within the 4 percentage-point margin of error in an opinion poll published Feb. 6. Germans may go to the polls in September.
"The uncertain macro environment will prevent a massive rotation out of bonds and into equities," said Turner, whose firm oversees $314 billion. "There's a natural affinity to own equities just from an income advantage, but ultimately you are unlikely to have major damage in the bond market because keeping rates extremely low is a key point in monetary policy."
Dividend Forecasts
Dividends are poised to climb to the highest levels since at least 1998. Companies in the MSCI World will boost payments by 3.8 percent to a combined $39.43 a share this year, up from a low of $29.58 in 2009, according to more than 5,000 analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg.
Investors withdrew more than $600 billion from equity mutual funds between 2007 and 2012 and added $1.1 trillion to bond funds, according to the Investment Company Institute in Washington. Now, investors are returning, based on data from Cambridge, Massachusetts-based research company EPFR Global. U.S.-domiciled stock funds attracted a net $57.4 billion in January, the best month since at least 1995. Bond funds had inflows of $20.7 billion, the lowest since December 2011.
The gap between the Barclays Global High-Yield Index's yield and the MSCI World's payouts narrowed to 3.4 percentage points last week from 17.1 at the height of the financial crisis in 2008, according to Bloomberg data. The 3 percent spread in January was the smallest on record.
Comparative Returns
"With high-yield spreads at current levels it's hard to make a valuation case for the asset class compared to high dividend," Jason Collins, the London-based head of European equity at SEI Investments Co., said Feb. 5. His firm has $195 billion under management. "This is particularly so given the lack of inflation protection that high-yield debt offers compared to equity, which offers the potential of both dividend growth and capital appreciation."
Limited Brands paid $5 a share in dividends last year, 10.4 percent of its stock price, data compiled by Bloomberg show. The dividend yield has climbed from 6 percent in 2010 even as the shares more than doubled. The Columbus, Ohio-based retailer's 10-year notes yield 4.8 percent.
GDF Suez paid 1.5 euros a share in 2012, yielding 10.1 percent, up from 2 percent in 2005. The Paris-based company's 2017 bonds yield 1.38 percent.
"Increasingly, dynamic capital allocators are being forced to consider equities," according to Jonathan Stubbs, a London- based equity strategist at Citigroup, who says European equities will climb as much as 30 percent in the next two years.
"To get those returns from bonds is impossible at these levels," Stubbs said in a Feb. 6 phone interview. "To not buy equities here you'd have to be a big macro bear."
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GREENVILLE, Ill. - Greenville College baseball ushered in a new era under the lights on Saturday evening, splitting a double-header with Webster University by way of a 11-10 slugfest win in the opener and a 8-1 loss in the nightcap.
In game one Webster jumped to a 6-0 lead in the first two innings as a two-run homer and a two-run single served GC an early deficit. Greenville stormed back with six runs of its own in the second and third innings, but a Webster four-run fourth put the Gorloks back up, 10-6. Greenville closed to 10-9 going into the bottom of the seventh, and scored the game winner on a bases-loaded walk.
The nightcap saw Webster break out strong again, pouncing on the Panthers for a 7-0 lead after two innings. Ten Gorloks batted in the first and eight reached base, five on hits, two hit batsmen, and a walk. In the second, three Panther errors contributed to three unearned Webster runs. Greenville College struggled to produce offensively and dropped the contest 8-1.
Displaying the split was Greenville College's implementation of six NCAA-standard light fixtures that illuminated play on Saturday night. Robert E. (Ish) Smith, whom the field is named after, was present to help in the inauguration of the new field's set.
"This is an exciting time for the college and for Panther baseball," noted head coach and former GC standout athlete Lynn Carlson. "It truly is the mark of new era for us and we look forward to putting this enhancement to good use."
The new installment features four 80ft outfield poles that boast 50 foot-candles' of coverage and two 70ft poles that will brighten the Panther infield with a 70 foot-candle beam. All inserted fixtures will operate under NCAA specification compliance.
Dedicated to Greenville's ninth president on October 12, 1985, Robert E. Smith Field is one of the best accommodations found in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The park is located next to the college's Francis Fields (football and soccer fields) in the John M. Strahl Athletic Complex only one mile south of the GC campus.
"This is a win-win for athletics and academics," added Greenville College athletic director Doug Faulkner. "The opportunity to play night games reduces academic conflicts for athletes and enhances the overall student-athlete experience."
Greenville College baseball finishes the 2012 season with an overall record of 16-12 (14-9 SLIAC) and end third in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Standings. The Black & Orange have clinched the No. 3 spot in the upcoming 2012 SLIAC baseball tournament and will face Fontbonne University (14-9 SLIAC) on Thursday, May 10 in first round play in Highland, Ill.. The Panthers will follow Thursday's opener with a match that is TBA and will be played later that night.


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When I got my first lump of coal(which turned out to be an ordinary rock).
Life is full of shit but it's the delicious part that makes it worth it.
Christmas day when I was 9. I asked my Grandpa during church if Santa was real and he told me he wasn't. Then I asked about Jesus and got smacked in the back of the head.
o.O Stopped believing? What are you suggesting?
I still do, in a sense.
I celebrate the tradition based off of a story about none other than Saint Nicholas Clause
Where: Poland (I think)
When: Pfft, way back in the long ago ages
What: Old man who lived in a poverty stricken community would give gifts to the children around the winter time because they were obviously very poor and couldn't afford them.
My mother told me the story a few years back. I never looked into whether or not the story was true, and honestly, I never cared. Converting "Saint" to "Santa" didn't seem unreasonable either.
I Believe
Give me release, let the waves of time and space surround me
You guys can't fool me. I know Santa's real, I mean, if he's not, who's the old bearded fat guy who watches me sleep on Christmas? Checkmate, internet.
My parents didn't tell me lies, so I never grew up thinking there was a Santa Claus or tooth fairy or whatever they tell kids. But I was told I was supposed to pretend he was real for the sake of my cousins whose parents DID teach them he was real. So I got to go around feeling like "I pity the fools..."
Though there is this one kid I know who was also taught Santa wasn't real, and other parents were always getting mad at him because he'd get in fights over their kids about it.
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I was around maybe 5 or 6 years old. We had all went to a gathering at my aunt's church on Christmas Eve. It was then that the pastor got into a rant on how parents need to teach their children the truth, how Santa Claus isn't real and how Jesus is the reason for the season.
Every child in that sanctuary began to cry. I was one of them.
When you're a kid, hearing something like that can be pretty traumatizing. Even now, I still can't believe it. To me, it was completely uncalled for.
asking someone how long they believed in Santa Claus is so meaningless that it couldn't even serve as worthless gossip. regardless, if you're going to ask me how much of my childhood I spent believing in an old man in a red suit, I can confidently say that, I never believed in him in the first place. I knew that the Santa a the preschool Christmas event was a just a fake, and I didn't even have to see Mommy kissing Santa Claus. I suppose I was just a precocious child who questioned the existence of an old man who only worked on Christmas. at any rate, be it aliens, time travelers, ghosts, demons, espers, or evil organizations and the heroes out of cartoons or comic books who battle them, I didn't realize that they weren't real until some time later. no, I had probably already realized the truth. I just didn't want to admit it. deep in my heart, I wished that aliens, time travelers, ghosts, demons, espers, or evil organizations might pop up in front of me. however, reality is rather cruel! one must admire how well the laws of physics were written. at some point, I stopped being glued to TV UFO specials and programs on psychics. aliens. time travelers. espers. none of those could possibly exist. though I kind of wish they did. so I suppose my ability to hold convictions while accepting reality is a sign that I've matured. as I graduated from middle school, I also graduated from those childish dreams, and became accustomed to the routine of this world. and so, I entered high school with no particular vision in mind... and met her.
glass, once broken, can never be restored perfectly
4 years old...
i was about 6 or 7
Gamers anyone?
Wait... Santa Claus isn't real?! My God.
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Never believed in it...
The way I hold you and the night just seems to fly
Bout 12, when I learned Santa was a symbol of giving during the holidays. And when I studied Nordic culture.
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I was NOT!
Monday, November 22, 2010
HM Lanvin
I was NOT!
25 comments:
You are OBSESSED, woman! Wow, I am impressed. And I agree: the bags are one of the coolest things you could have walked away with... (those, and this post!)ReplyDelete
Not obsessed Sweetie FreakieReplyDelete
I'm a REPORTER!
I gotta REPORT what went on.
Who What Where When & How?
The 4 Ws
c'est comme ca.
OK I admitt itReplyDelete
I became obsessed
At least I wasn't alone.
There were more than(320 x 4 = 1280 of us who got bracelets and plenty more (not counting) who wanted them.
So there!
I did think doing the Pierre Herme Marathon last March was more fun...
5 stores carried the stuff in New York, so that's a total of 1600 Lanvin-obsessed shoppers
I still think there could have been 3200 pairs of Nerdie glasses for us all (@ 2 pairs each)
Believe me Simony I was outta there in like 5.ReplyDelete
With oodles of time to study the merch and I knew I could not wear those extreme soiree dresses...one has to be realistic.
I would have shelled out for the shiny trench shown in the video but there were only Zebra trenches and zebra I am not!
I knew what I wanted and bingo, got it and to the cash register
I actually was one of those crazy people who camped out the night before (albeit in LA, not NY) and was the 5th person in line. Its true, the sunglasses sold out immediately! My sister and I were practically the first ones through the door, and we were only able to snag 2, when we were hoping to get 2 each. On ebay it's crazy- the $20 sunglasses are going for over $100!ReplyDelete
I'm sure the early birds feel mighty proud but IMHO the two Brits who got your personal napkin directions are the really big winners of the day!ReplyDelete
Dear anonymous blonde trickster,ReplyDelete
I can not leave a comment on YOUR post...why not?
TEN pairs of glasses was all they had!?
This is TOO UNFAIR :(
Most cruel H&M
I went back today when they emptied the windows but NO LUNETTES!
I did get a stunner of a LANVIN men's tuxedo jacket that was overlooked and fits if I keep it open
Off to the POOL to work those hips away!! :)
- Estelle in Ontario6:19 PM
You mentioned in this morning that you met two ladies fromReplyDelete
England and gave them a list/map of "must do or see" things in New
York. My brother and several of his friends will be in New York from
December 3rd to the 6th and I was wondering if you could share that
Thanks for your help,
Oh just the usual stuff like Moma and the METReplyDelete
it's easier if you know what someone likes after chatting a bit
Top of the Six's is fun at 666 fifth avenue for drinks..
hmmm, I sometimes enable the comments and sometimes dont... I really need to pick one or the other! Yes, I was expecting them to have tons of sunglasses! If I had known there would only be 10, I would have gone to those first!ReplyDelete
Well I think yr making a big mistake Anyomous Blonde-I'd LOVE to leave comments on yr blog :(ReplyDelete
At least I can return periodically and admire yr glasses...
Bonjour Carol !!!ReplyDelete
En Europe c'était ce matin...
This morning, Paolo went to Lanvin 4 H&M in Geneva :
J'ai mis un lien vers ton super reportage dans notre article ;)
Got a few treasures, but sorry, no sunglasses... wanted them for you :(
It is a sort of communal contest/concours
And it's TREMENDOUS FUN!!
Everybody wins something if they make the effort.
AND it can't hurt the economy either.
tant pis
Sorry, no sunglasses... but you can win 3 items from the collection on our website this week...ReplyDelete
En français, c'est compliqué alors je vais tenter de traduire :
la pochette / leopard bag : random in the comments (1 comment per day max) in one week from now.
le bracelet : attributed at our discretion to one comment we will like.
On unicef bag : for the facebook fans who xill leave a comment on the contest IN the facebook page.
Hope it's clear... Ask me for details if you want.
Those items have been purchased by us and are gifts. no sponsor. Just a will to share our treasures...
Il you win, dear Carol, I will be happy to send it to the US ;)
Bisous et bonne chance !


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Not really a fan of mainstream shonen, I like a variety of anime, just more geared towards older series because they seem to have more integrity.
I generally prefer subbed to dubbed, as most anime fans do.. It just seems im not so jaded as the majority of the anime culture seems to be these days...
If there are shows on here or any official pay site that you want to watch its worth it. Paying for anime is just paying for your entertainment. Unless you are really good at entertaining your self just fork over a few dollars or what ever currency you use and enjoy.
If you are looking for the older anime, well most of those you will have to get on DVD/Blu-ray but there are some here and some on other sites.
Support the artists, publishers, and studios. Pay for you manga and anime!
I'm not really sure what you were expecting, seeing as how you already had your mind made up.
It should not be that hard. Are there shows on Crunchyroll that you want to watch? If yes, pay for a subscription. If no, then don't pay for a subscription and search for an alternative place to buy or acquire the shows you want to want.
Just because there is not a lot of anime on CR that you do not want to watch does not mean that there is not a large selection. There is a huge selection of shows on CR, just not the kind of selection you were expecting.
There are still gems being released today, and many of them CR has simulcasted and has available on their website. You have to take the chance and try some new shows out. If you don't take the chance you will never find the new shows that may interest you.
I'm about the same age as you and have watched anime for longer than you have (My MAL is almost 1000) and the majority of my favorite shows are made in the 80s and 90s, but there are also some recently made shows that I considered to be in my top 50. You make it seems like 26 is over the hill I know some people who were watching anime before I was born that still watch anime today and they also love many of the new shows. Two of them were my professors at my University who are happily married with kids. Age has nothing to do with whether you enjoy a certain type of anime or not.
Also, Trigun, DBZ, Kenshin, and Gundam are not 100% original and free of cliches either
Basically, the service is worth it if you want to watch the shows. CR has millions of viewers per month and possibly over 100,000* paid members now so that shows a lot of people think CR is worth it.
*We have to wait for another leak since CR is not publicly traded, in June 2011 there were 70,000 premium subscribers, the year before 30,000 subscribers. CR is also a profitable company as well. CR has grown a lot since 2008.
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Lol, obviously, but i appreciate you pointing that out for all the dumbasses...
Anyway, anime is way to expensive to buy, and i've watched everything i've wanted to see on netflix, so I was hoping this app would have an extensive selection. To find out its mostly geared towards current releases im a bit disappointed, is all, being a fan of older, much more interesting and inspired anime when the characters where not all just cardboard cutouts.
*just read through the thread*
Simulcasts really are Crunchyroll's bread and butter. We are currently airing over 30 shows that are playing on Japanese TV this season.
While we may not be adding older shows at the same pace, we really do want to be the one stop shop for everything. We've recently added Xamd, Nightraid 1913, Anohana, Hell Girl, and we're going to be adding the first seasons of Dog Days and Moyashimon soon.
So we do get older content, it's just navigating contracts for older content is a little tricky.
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ABC is adding more soaps to its primetime line-up after the success of "Revenge" and "Scandal," announcing Tuesday that "666 Park Avenue," about the upscale residents of a possibly haunted New York apartment building, and "Nashville," about scheming country-music stars, will debut this fall.
The deliciously twisted "Revenge" moves from Wednesdays to 8 p.m. Sundays right after its other hit, "Once Upon a Time," and before the new "666 Park Avenue."
"Sunday night will be a battle between good and evil," ABC Entertainment president Paul Lee told reporters in a conference call Tuesday.
"Nashville," starring Connie Britton, will air at 9 p.m. Wednesday in the current "Revenge" spot. Chicago native Shawn Ryan's new military-themed drama, "Last Resort," will air at 7 p.m. Thursdays, kicking off a night of dramas that includes "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal."
ABC picked up 10 new shows overall, including the six dramas and four comedies. The dramas "Mistresses," "Red Widow" and "Zero Hour" will debut midseason.
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8 p.m.: "Happy Endings"
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7 p.m.: "The Middle"
7:30 p.m.: "Suburgatory"
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LONDON, November 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
New Year is a time of celebration and jubilation so what better way to spend it than on a cruise? With the whole world celebrating on the same night, a stylish party on a fantastic cruise holiday is a unique way to see in 2013. Festive cruises offer the opportunity to enjoy a great start to the year with spectacular views in a once-in-a-lifetime location.
Those thinking about taking a cruise for the New Year might want to consider what type of celebration will be going on at their destination of choice.
The Caribbean is a great place to spend Christmas and New Year, but cruisers must be prepared to party. The Caribbean islands provide the perfect paradise setting to really let your hair down and enjoy the New Year celebrations in style. What's more, on a luxury cruise travelers will have access to the finest cuisine, a glamorous setting and an incredible seascape background, ensuring a fabulous New Year to remember.
A great way to make the most of your holiday is by taking advantage of Cruise and Stay deals. This allows holidaymakers to stay for longer once they have cruised to their chosen destination. Alternatively, it's possible for them to fly to their destination of choice, stay for as long as they wish, and then hop aboard their chosen ship for the return leg.
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A mini cruise is ideal for those who don't want to have a lengthy holiday. Similarly, travelers who only want to head away for just a few days, such as for a New Year celebration, might wish to consider a mini cruise.
Holidaymakers could, for example, take a trip to Spain and enjoy the New Year tradition of eating 12 grapes and trying to consume all of them before the clocks stops chiming. *
A mini cruise to Denmark is a great place to go for some spectacular New Year traditions. For example, in Denmark it is tradition to leap off chairs at midnight in a bid to ban all bad spirits over the forthcoming year. Another unusual tradition seen in Denmark involves smashing plates and dishes on a friend's door.
P&O Cruises' sailings to the Mediterranean are hugely popular, offering the chance to experience traditional New Year's Day bread or Vasilopita, which is typical in and around Greece. The bread is often prepared with a coin inside and the one who receives it in their slice will have good luck for the next year ahead.**
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A lush garden, a pop of color, the strum of a guitar . . . It's the sweet and simple things in life that matter most and this wedding by Something Pretty is something pretty indeed! Thanks to this beautiful couple, yellow may be my new favorite color. Le Bonne Fleur created gorgeous floral arrangements that stand out against the gray and white tablecloth and you simply must see the sweetness of For Goodness Cakes. Treat yourself to the full gallery here.
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A former University of Maine student-athlete has become the first hockey player to join a class-action lawsuit that claims the National Collegiate Athletic Association has failed to do enough to address and prevent concussions.
Kyle Solomon, 25, of Southampton, N.Y., was a member of UMaine's hockey team from 2008 to 2010. He left the team in the middle of his sophomore season after suffering a series of head injuries.
This week, Solomon added his name to a lawsuit filed in September 2011 in U.S. District Court in Northern Illinois.
The lawsuit includes three other former student-athletes who suffered career-ending concussions: Adrian Arrington, who played football for Eastern Illinois University; Derek Owens, who played football for the University of Central Arkansas; and Angela Palacios, who played soccer at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas.
Solomon did not return several calls for comment Thursday and Friday. The lawsuit details his history playing for UMaine.
Before joining the team in 2008, Solomon disclosed to UMaine's coaching staff that he had suffered three concussions during his prep career.
"Neither the coaching or (sic) training staff ever addressed or discussed concussions or concussion symptoms with him," the complaint reads. "He also did not receive any information from or on behalf of the NCAA on how to recognize or report head injuries."
Solomon's first concussion at UMaine came during a practice in March 2009, when a teammate elbowed him in the head. When he tried to get up after the hit, his legs collapsed and he felt dizzy, the complaint says. The symptoms lasted several days.
In a nationally televised game between Maine and Boston College in October 2009, Solomon was hit by an opposing player. The collision sent Solomon toward the boards, where he hit his head above the right ear and blacked out.
When he regained consciousness, he saw "stars" and had double vision, the complaint reads. A trainer examined Solomon in the locker room but did not diagnose a concussion. Solomon was given seven stitches and returned to the game in the third period.
After the game, "Solomon was told to 'go back to his dorm room and rest,' despite the fact that he lived alone and no one was present to monitor his condition," the complaint reads. He continued to experience concussion symptoms for about a week.
In January 2010, in a game between Maine and Merrimack College, Solomon was elbowed again. He left that game in an ambulance and was treated at a hospital for damage to his vocal cords and a slight concussion. He was out of action for about two weeks.
Solomon's final head injury came during a practice in March 2010, when he was "elbowed softly" by a teammate, the complaint reads. He was diagnosed with a concussion but was cleared to return two weeks later, "despite the fact that Solomon felt something was wrong with him. He felt like a different person. He noticed a change in his personality, felt depressed, and was disconnected with reality."
After that hit, Solomon visited Dr. Robert Cantu, a neurologist in Boston who specializes in brain injuries. Cantu told Solomon that his brain had sustained severe trauma and "advised that another concussion could kill him," the complaint says.
Solomon retired from hockey.
He has continued his studies at UMaine but the effects of his concussions have been debilitating, the complaint says. He can't read for long stretches, suffers from migraine headaches and often cannot sleep.
The three other student-athletes named in the lawsuit have similar stories.
"While playing NCAA sports, the NCAA did not encourage Arrington, Owens, Palacios, Solomon or other student-athletes to report or complain about their physical well-being, did not thoroughly educate (them) of the long-term effects of concussions, and did not thoroughly educate plaintiffs or other student-athletes about head-injury prevention," the complaint reads.
The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages, "the amount of which is to be determined at trial," and calls for adoption of a series of preventive measures and the creation of a medical monitoring program for college athletes.
Laura Reed, spokeswoman for the University of Maine athletic department, said the university could not comment on Solomon's time at Maine because of health privacy laws. She did not respond to requests for comment about concussions related to the UMaine hockey program.
The NCAA also did not respond Friday to a request for comment. In its response to the original complaint, filed on Dec. 21, 2011, the organization said it was "without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or falsity of the allegations."
The NCAA has not responded to the amended complaint, which was filed this week.
UMaine coach Tim Whitehead remembers Solomon as a tough, hard-nosed player who suffered concussions before joining Maine's hockey team. He said in an interview Thursday that he was not aware that Solomon had become a plaintiff in the NCAA lawsuit.
"He played the game hard, so it wasn't like he could avoid contact," Whitehead said. "We really felt for him, but the decision to play again was clear … it was not worth the risk."
Whitehead said his team has had its share of concussion-related injuries this season.
Four players have had to miss games or are currently out with concussions. They include Kyle Beattie, a senior center who is out indefinitely with his third concussion of the season.
"It's not a problem that is going away," Whitehead said. "A helmet is only going to do so much."
He said one issue that the NCAA must address is players trying to hide concussion symptoms from their coaches. Some players want to maximize their ice time even if it means putting their bodies at risk, he said. "We need to find a way to increase player awareness."
Before the season, each player gets a baseline cognitive ability test, which can be reviewed if a player suffers a concussion. But Whitehead said the test is no good if a player tries to hide concussion symptoms.
Whitehead said the speed of the game has increased in recent years, and the plastic in protective equipment is much harder than materials used in the past. Those factors, he believes, have led to more concussions.
"The one thing that hasn't changed is the brain," he said.
Paul Greene, a Portland lawyer who has represented collegiate and professional athletes and teaches sports law at the University of Maine School of Law, said the lawsuit will come down to what the NCAA's duty is to student athletes.
"I don't think it's unreasonable that the NCAA should have regulations in place about concussions," Greene said Friday. "The NCAA has a 450-page manual that directs schools in every other capacity. It has never been averse to regulation." He predicted that the class-action suit will drag on for months, possibly years, and may never go to trial. But he said that in such cases, the outcome is often less important than the public debate.
— Staff Writer Dennis Hoey contributed to this report.
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The following biographical sketch was compiled at the time of induction into the Academy in 1977, 2002, and 2006.
John A. Caddell, lawyer, was born in Tuscumbia April 23, 1910. In 1915 he moved to Decatur and attended schools there graduating from Decatur High School in 1927. He attended the University of Alabama earning his A.B. degree in 1931 and his LL.B. in 1933. His activities at the University included membership on the Executive Committee of the Student Government Association, the Cotillion Club Committee, manager of the varsity track team, and the A club.
Mr. Caddell practiced law in Decatur since June 1, 1933, and was the senior partner of the law firm of Caddell, Shanks, Harris, Moores, and Murphree. He was a member of the Morgan County Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association, and the American Bar Association; he was president of the Alabama Bar Association 1951-1952. He also served on the Board of Commissioners of the Alabama State Bar 1939-1954, and as a member of the Board of Bar Examiners of State of Alabama 1950-1953. He was a fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; fellow, American College of Probate Counsel; and Board of Commissioners, Judicial Council of Alabama, 1946-1950.
In addition, he was a former member and chairman of the board of directors of the First National Bank of Decatur (now AmSouth Bank), a former member and president pro tempore of the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama.
Mr. Caddell was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Phi, and the Decatur Kiwanis Club, of which he served as president in 1939; and the Decatur Chamber of Commerce, president 1944 and 1945. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Decatur and was an active elder and former deacon. He served on the Democratic Executive Committee from 1938-1950.
He was married to the former Lucy Harris of Tuscaloosa and they have four children: Thomas A., Lucinda, Henry H., and John A., Jr.
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A gift for taxpayers: Spike the toll hike, Gov. SununuEDITORIAL
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As expected, the politicians and road construction firms pushing their holiday surprise toll hike have offered no good reason for it.
In Manchester, state Sen. Lou D'Allesandro, who has never met a tax he didn't like to hike, told the people what he thinks they think:
"When people think of New Hampshire they think of quality roads,'' said Lou.
Well, OK. But people, including some at the hearing, also think of New Hampshire as the low-tax state that lives within its means.
"This is a tax increase, plain and simple, said Mark Dangle of Merrimack. "Call it what it is. I am opposed to this.''
Added state Rep. Doug Thomas of Londonderry, "I think low income people will be hurt by having a toll increase. I think it sends the wrong message just as we get the economy going.''
But three of the five executive councilors want this 50 percent toll hike. They tried to jam it through during Thanksgiving week, only the public and businesses got wind of it. So now, having had a couple of hearings just before Christmas, they intend to rubber-stamp their work again.
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Can God Exist if Yahweh Doesn't?
William Lane Craig in his debate with Peter Slezak, at 68 minutes in says: "I think that if you agree with me that there are certain things that are really right and wrong like child abuse, cruelty, and slavery then you will agree with me that we need God as a transcendent foundation for those objective moral values."
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Feline acromegaly: The keys to diagnosis
Growth hormone stimulates the production of insulin-like growth factors in several tissues throughout the body. Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), which is produced in the liver, is thought to be the key factor that facilitates the anabolic effects of growth hormone that are responsible for the characteristic appearance of people, dogs, and cats with acromegaly.
Similar to its etiology in people, acromegaly in cats is the result of a functional adenoma of the pituitary gland that releases excessive growth hormone despite negative feedback.1ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Growth hormone is produced in an anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, specifically by cells called somatotrophs. The regulation of growth hormone is complex, and many factors—both environmental and endogenous—are responsible for its control. The two most important regulators of growth hormone production and release are growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) and somatostatin, which are produced in the hypothalamus. While growth hormone release is stimulated by GHRH, it is inhibited by somatostatin as well as by negative feedback from itself and IGF-1.1
Feline acromegaly is an uncommon disease, although it is thought to be underdiagnosed. It most commonly affects middle-aged and older, male castrated cats. In one study, 13 of 14 cats with acromegaly were males, with an average age of 10.2 years.2 This association may be biased, however, as most cats in which acromegaly is diagnosed are presented for complications associated with diabetes mellitus, which is also common in older, male castrated cats. Based on available data, no known breed association for feline acromegaly exists.
Physical changes associated with feline acromegaly include increased body weight, a broadened face, enlarged feet, protrusion of the mandible (prognathia inferior), increased interdental spacing, organomegaly, and a poor coat (Figures 1-3).
Neurologic disease associated with feline acromegaly is uncommon but can occur with large pituitary adenomas. Neurologic signs that have been observed with acromegaly include dullness, lethargy, abnormal behavior, circling, and blindness.
Because of an associated degenerative arthropathy and peripheral (diabetic) neuropathy, lameness has also been noted in cats with acromegaly.


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Some consumers are stockpiling incandescent bulbs while the phase-out of out energy-inefficient incandescent light bulbs continues. Even though Congress recently eliminated funding for enforcement of minimum efficiency standards for new light bulbs, incandescent bulbs will probably disappear from store shelves eventually. Light bulb manufacturers have already invested millions of dollars retooling their production lines to make more efficient bulbs.
NoteRegardless of the phase-out law, incandescent lights are currently the most energy-wasting bulbs on the market. That inefficiency results in increased energy use and higher utility costs for the consumer.
Making improvements to your lighting is one of the fastest ways you can cut your home energy costs. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 11 percent of the average household's energy costs are spent on lighting. In general, incandescent bulbs use only 10 percent of the energy consumed to light the lamp. The other 90 percent of the energy consumed produces heat generated by the incandescent bulb. Generally, the most energy-efficient types of home lighting are fluorescent and light emitting diodes (LEDs).
New packaging labels can help you select the best products for specific uses. By reviewing the label information, you can determine the estimated yearly energy costs, watts used, brightness and light appearance. You can also look at the label and easily compare the color temperature, or Kelvin, of the bulbs, and be able to determine if the lamp appearance will be warm or cool. Also look for the Energy Star label on the packaging. Products with the Energy Star label have met increased energy efficiency product requirements.
Fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lamps/lightbulbs (CFLs) contain a small amount of mercury sealed within the glass tubing. Mercury is a basic element of a CFL; it allows the bulb to be energy efficient. Manufacturers have reduced, and continue to reduce, the amount of mercury in fluorescent lamps. The amount of mercury found in a typical CFL would cover the tip of a ballpoint pen. No mercury is released when the bulb is not broken. However, if the bulb breaks, proper cleanup is essential.
Follow local and state recommendations for safe disposal or recycling of fluorescent lamps if they are not broken. Many home stores and places that sell fluorescent lamps may have recycling options or suggestions for disposal. If no recommendations exist and they cannot be recycled, place them in two sealed, plastic bags, put them in the household trash, and alert the waste haulers.
If a fluorescent bulb accidentally breaks, have people and pets leave the room immediately. Avoid walking through the breakage area on the way out of the area. Open windows to allow for outside ventilation, and stay out of the affected area for at least 30 minutes or longer. Shut off the central forced heating and air conditioning system if it is in use.
For hard surfaces such as wood or tile, carefully scoop up the glass fragments and powder using stiff paper or cardboard, and place them in a sealed plastic bag or a glass jar that has a metal lid. Go back and use duct tape or some other sticky tape to pick up the remaining glass and powder. Wipe the area clean with damp paper towels, and dispose of towels in a sealed bag or glass jar. Wash your hands immediately.
NoteDo not use a broom or vacuum to clean up the broken bulb on hard surfaces.
To clean up a broken bulb on carpeting, wear gloves and carefully pick up the glass fragments and place them in a sealed bag or glass jar with metal lid. Use duct or sticky tape to pick up any remaining glass and powder and place them in a sealed bag or glass jar. If vacuuming is needed after all visible materials are removed, use a HEPA or micro-filtration vacuum on the area where the bulb was broken. Remove the vacuum bag (or empty and wipe the canister container), and put the bag or vacuum debris in a sealed plastic bag. Wash your hands immediately.
Keep windows open and your forced air system off during and for about 15 minutes after vacuuming. Do this the next few times you vacuum the area.
For more help, see the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines for dealing with mercury spills: http://www.epa.gov/hg/spills
Some rooms need different types of lighting. You should match the intended function of the space with the light source.
If brightness is important, compare the lumens of two or more products. The higher the lumens, the brighter the light output. Once you have found bulbs that provide the desired lumens, choose bulbs with the lowest watts, if your goal is to save energy costs. The more lumens produced by a bulb per watt (energy used), the more efficient the light bulb is and the more energy is saved.
The color of the light is measured by a temperature scale called the Kelvin (K) scale. The scale typically ranges from 1,500K to 9,000K. The lower the Kelvin number, the warmer the light will appear. The higher the Kelvin, the cooler, or more blue, the light will appear. For example, if you are comparing two bulbs and one is listed at 2,700K and the other one is 4,000K, and you desire a warmer light, select the one with 2,700K.
The color rendering index (CRI) measures how true a light source reveals the appearance of colored objects. The index range is from 0 to 100. The higher the CRI, the better the color-rendering ability of the bulb. When color accuracy is important, use a bulb with an 80 CRI or higher. Not all consumer packages will include the CRI. However, the information is available through manufacturers.
Replacing incandescent bulbs with the more energy-efficient lamps can be expensive. A good suggestion is to identify your four or five most used lamps or those that are on for several hours each day. Replace them with Energy Star-qualified bulbs. As your budget allows, replace more bulbs with energy-efficient alternatives.
For more information on home lighting, contact your local University of Missouri Extension center.
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Date: March 10, 2008
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Fictitious Common Stock/Bond Dividend Checks of Executive National Bank, Miami, FL
To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks; All State Banking Authorities; Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System; Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Director, Office of Thrift Supervision; Conference of State Bank Supervisors; Deputy Comptrollers (districts); Assistant Deputy Comptrollers; District Counsel; and All Examining Personnel
The above-named bank has reported that fictitious common stock/bond dividend checks issued in the bank's name and using the bank's correct routing number of 067008155 are being presented for payment nationwide in connection with a lottery scam.
These items are fictitious, as Executive National Bank does not issue common stock/bond dividend checks. Items presented to date have been made payable in the amounts of $1,825.35 and $19,520.27. Due to possible variations in appearance of the bank's official items and scams, it is suggested that officials of Executive National Bank be contacted to verify authenticity of any of the bank's official items, if received from an unknown or questionable source.
The prize award winning notification correspondence accompanying the checks may contain the letterhead of "CROSSBOARD SOLUTIONS, 295 Grand Mira South Rd, Marion Bridge, NS B1K1E8, Tel: 1-902-412-8955, Fax: 1-902-412-8956." Note that the telephone number provided originates out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the winning amount of $19,420.17 as discussed in the letter does not correspond to the actual amount of the fictitious item. The recipient is informed of his or her winning status of a large dollar amount in the "Deltex Wheel of Fortune" and is instructed to contact Laura Ross at 1-902-412-2131, Bobby Endfield at 1-902-412-2290, or Brenda Atkens at 1-902-412-0282. The letter states that any attempt to negotiate the check without contacting Deltex Exchange Bureau will automatically lead to the check being voided. The letter may be signed by Britney James, Award Dispatch Manager.
Included along with the letter is a Surety Bond Purchase Requisition Form containing the letterhead of "DELTEX EXCHANGE BUREAU, 115 Glenthorn Ave, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 958, Tel: 1-902-412-1454, Fax: 1-902-412-2660." This forms requests various personal information including: name, address, telephone number, date of birth, and gender.
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Consumers who receive a counterfeit or fictitious item and associated material should file complaints with the following agencies, as appropriate:
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I'm thinking of buying this book. It sounds like an enjoyable way to learn. I'd like to get the opinions of anyone here who have (or have read) this book on whether they think it's an good book for self-study.
Also, I just want to make shure of a couple of things: Firstly, that it is for Attic Greek. And secondly, that it has a vocabulary section and no seperate dictionary is required.


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A sublime strike from Ibrahim Afellay opened the scoring for the visitors with 14 minutes gone, and Marco Hoger made it 2-0 three minutes into the second half.
Robert Lewandowski responded eight minutes later with a header, but that was about the best that a below-par Dortmund side could offer, as they now face a daunting 12-point gap to leaders Bayern Munich with only eight games played, while Schalke now sit seven points off the pace in third place.
A rash of injuries left Jurgen Klopp without a host of first team players for his team selection, meaning that the likes of Moritz Leitner and Ivan Perisic were handed a chance to impress in the starting XI.
However, the changes seemed to affect Dortmund's poise in the opening exchanges, and Schalke duly took advantage when they broke the deadlock after 14 minutes.
A cross into the area was not properly dealt with by the Dortmund defence, and Afellay pounced at the far post to direct an inch-perfect volley into the bottom corner.
The expected response from the visitors never materialized, and in fact, it was Schalke who nearly scored again. Jefferson Farfan's pinpoint delivery found Klass-Jan Huntelaar unmarked, but the Dutch forward could only plant his header over the bar.
The match unfolded at a slow tempo, with Die Knappen happy to sit deep and soak up the Dortmund pressure in their half. However, with half time approaching, a few cracks finally began to appear in their rearguard.
First, Lewandowski released Marco Reus through on goal, but the Germany international saw his strong effort smothered by Lars Unnerstall. Moments later, Lewandowski was nearly put completely in the clear by Leitner, but his poor control destroyed what looked like a golden opening.
However, hopes of a BVB renaissance in the second half were put in serious jeopardy three minutes after the restart, as Schalke pounced on another shoddy defensive sequence to race into a two goal lead.
A loose ball from Reus was claimed by Holtby, and with Dortmund's defence pushed high up the field, he picked out Hoger on the run, who had nearly half the pitch to himself before calmly slotting past Weidenfeller.
It could have been game over in the 53rd minute, after more poor defending on a corner saw Joel Matip poke over the bar from point blank range, after Schalke had won the initial flick on.
But just when the home side looked at their most dangerous, Dortmund, finally, decided to wake up. A free kick from Reus was hit towards the centre of the goal, where Lewandowski was waiting to flick a clever header past Unnerstall with the back of his head.
However, there was still not a lot to suggest that BVB would find a way back into the game, and Schalke nearly re-established their two goal advantage with 19 minutes remaining. Huntelaar did well to find the diagonal run of Afellay, who advanced on goal but saw his finish parried by the onrushing Weidenfeller.
Huntelaar had two chances to put matters beyond any doubt late on, first with a drive from outside the box that flew into the side netting, then with a one-on-one that was blocked by Weidenfeller.
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CLELAND James of Yackandandah Victoria
James was born abt. 1858 at Osbornes Flat Yackandandah and married Mina MacAuley. They had several children. His mother was Mary McFadyen and his father or stepfather was John Cleland.
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in other words is the course open to casual players?
do we have to use their crap to participate??? Sorry, I mean disc to participate? Basically my question is: do I have to give Discraft 25$ to participate in this event?
This is at min the 3rd year in a row that Tank has asked this question...somebody get that bird a sign!Or at least a clue!!!
If I have a buddy who wants to show up that day and play, how will the players pack work for him?


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So maybe Josh McDaniels thought four hours of practice, in full pads, wasn't hard enough for his team.
After the conclusion of Friday's second practice, shortly before sunset, coaches split players into three groups for a series of sprints: wide receivers, running backs and defensive backs / tight ends, quarterbacks and linebackers; and lastly, offensive and defensive linemen. They ran the width of the field and back. The team ended several minicamp practices the same way; just like in the spring, the only player to win every single one of his heats is rookie defensive end Rulon Davis, the former Marine. QB Chris Simms also won his heat a couple of times, as did cornerback Joshua Bell.
Speaking of old school, the music selection for the evening skewed to the 80s and early 90s, with some old Michael Jackson (Beat It), Ice Cube (Check Yo Self — the "censored" version) and Pearl Jam (Even Flow).


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I am so afraid of going to the dentist because of past experiences: Like the time I went to a dentist and he told me that I have four cavities, and needed filling. The fillings fell out in four hours. Two years later, I went to another dentist and he told me that the x-rays my previous dentist took showed that my teeth were completely healthy, and had no cavities. Another incident is when a dentist charged me for procedures that he didn't even do. I am upset because I don't know how to pick a dentist. Could you recommend a way to find the right dentist? Thanks.
Unfortunately, like anything in life, there are no perfect answers. My best suggestion is to talk to friends and family. Find out if they have had good experiences with their dentists. Finding someone you can trust and you like can be tough. Referrals are probably the best way to narrow down the potential list of dentists in your area.
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In boys basketball: Tough week ends on sour note for UCA
by Richard Creaser
copyright the Chronicle 2-5-2013
NEWPORT — The United Christian Academy boys varsity basketball team concluded a tough week with an equally tough loss to the Pittsburg-Canaan Yellow Jackets 58-49 on Saturday evening. The Crusaders managed one win against Trinity Baptist while losing to Cabot, Pittsburg-Canaan and Division 3 Richford in an unusually rigorous week that saw them play four games in just six nights.
Compounding the team's fatigue was the loss of Jon DeLabruere, possibly to a season-ending injury, UCA Crusader Chris DeLaBruere acknowledged after the game. Jon is one of the team's key defenders and helps set the tone defensively for UCA. His ability to block and steal enables the offensive engine to kick in for the 10-5 Crusaders.
"We've got a really short bench so having this many games in a week, these many injuries really isn't helping us," Chris DeLaBruere said. "When we're completely healthy we have eight players. We haven't been completely healthy for most of the season."
Despite the loss, Saturday's contest featured some of the finest defensive play possible. Both the Crusaders and Yellow Jackets created effective screens around the net frequently turning aside shots and snatching rebounds to deny their opponents.
Offensively the game revolved around UCA's Chris DeLaBruere and the Yellow Jackets' Travis Chase. Both recorded 23 points during the game though DeLaBruere held a slight edge on three-pointers and shot 3 for 4 from the foul line while Chase shot a sterling 6 for 8 from the foul line.
Pittsburg-Canaan had a distinct advantage on free throws, finishing the game having scored on 14 of 23 free throw attempts. The Crusaders shot only 7 for 17 during the game. In a game that finished only nine points apart, trouble at the free throw line may have spelled the difference.
The opening quarter was by far the most lopsided portion of the game. The Yellow Jackets exploded early, racking up an 11-point lead that would carry them into the second quarter 18-7. Whatever impediments held the Crusaders back appeared to lift as the teams marched into halftime. Chris DeLaBruere nailed two of his four three-pointers during the second quarter as UCA clawed to within six points at the break.
The third quarter showcased the defensive talents of both squads as the Crusaders and Yellow Jackets repeatedly denied one another around the net. Pittsburg-Canaan would hold a slight edge, padding their lead by two extra points to stay ahead 41-33 entering the final frame.
It was in the fourth quarter that UCA's short bench really caught up to them. Not only were the players tiring but their ability to draw fouls was severely limited. Before the game's end both Paul Saaman and Marquel Taylor-Webster would be riding the pine having accumulated their maximum five fouls. Despite losing two of their offensive pieces the Crusaders held tight and battled the Yellow Jackets to a virtual draw. Foul trouble allowed the Yellow Jackets to shoot from the line 11 times in the final frame alone. Despite this advantage the Crusaders recorded 16 points to the Yellow Jackets 17 to end the game.
"It was a tough game," Chris DeLaBruere said afterward. "They have a good team and play hard. If we had all of our guys and weren't worn out, I think we could have won this."
Taylor-Webster turned in a fine performance adding 17 points for the Crusaders while Paul Saaman contributed 8 in the effort. Cole Noyes recorded 14 points for the visitors while Dillon Begin added 10 more in the Yellow Jackets' winning cause.
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A provost from Western Illinois University, known for his success in retaining students, will be Kutztown University's new president.
Kenneth Hawkinson was unanimously approved as the school's 12th president Tuesday by the board of governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
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Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal striker Robin van Persie would be a great addition to the squad if he joined him at Manchester United.
United are leading the race to sign the Holland international and Rooney would welcome him at Old Trafford.
"Of course he's a player that I admire," Rooney said in the Daily Mirror. "He's a fantastic player. He's been amazing for Arsenal over many years. Last season was probably his best season of all. He scored a lot of goals. If he does come here he would be a great addition to the squad."
Asked if he and Van Persie could play together, Rooney added: "I'd like to think so - but you'd have to ask the manager about that.
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As geocaching.com approaches it's 10th anniversary, it seems fitting that I've gained a renewed interest in finding old caches. By old, I mean caches that were the first treasures hidden in their respective cities/counties/regions/states/countries.
As you probably know, the very first cache ever hidden was done so by Dave Ulmer near Portland, Oregon on May 3, 2000. Of course, this happened before geocaching.com existed, although a cache listing was eventually created for it after the fact. That original cache is long gone, but there is a commemorative cache placed in its honor called, Original Stash Tribute Plaque.
There are also a number of great bookmark lists of old caches available. For example, this one lists the first 100 caches ever hidden.
A few weeks ago, a caching buddy of mine and I went after the oldest cache in our home county of Contra Costa, in California. The cache, named "Survival Cache", was hidden on 12/29/2000 by Mark and James in a remote open space area in eastern Contra Costa County. What was nice about this cache, is that the original log is still in the cache container, so you can see who the very first finders were.
You think this would have satisfied our need to find old caches, but instead, it exacerbated it. So just the other day, we headed out to find the oldest cache in the San Francisco Bay Area, "Firestone", hidden on 10/02/2000. This one was hidden in beautiful Mt. Tamalpais State Park in Marin County, overlooking Stinson Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Yeah, I know, life is rough. A little celebration was in order after finding this oldie but goodie:
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Today I biked over to the Vondelpark to see if the announced 'Mama Bakfiets Race' would be as much fun as the title promised it to be.
Organized by Viva Mama Magazine as a charity event for OrangeBabies.nl (donating medicines to pregnant African women with HIV, thus reducing the chance that the infants are born with HIV by 50%), it was no bare bone event, everything was taken care of.
I also bumped into Marlooz, who's was there for professional purposes, filming the event. As it was about a race between moms on bakfietsen, often with kids on board, through Vondelpark, going from leg to leg, I proposed she could hop on the back of my bike to continue filming, adding some 'action' to her footage. Of course, you don't have to ask a Dutch girl twice, excellent idea.
It was pretty amazing to see the moms' agility on the mostly heavily packed bakfietsen while performing the stage tasks. Ranging from obstacle course to jousting. Yes, jousting. I shot some video of that, and here's the result, you be the judge:
It was fun and truly a typical Dutch cycle phenomenon. Not something this blog was allowed to miss.
You can find the rest of my pictures here.