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Dumbass Jailed After Urinating On Officer's Car During Traffic Stop – Weekly Vice
Roger Alvin Henderson was jailed Monday after he allegedly urinated on a police cruiser during a traffic stop over window tint.
The officer was about to let Henderson go when he realized Henderson had already "gone."
According to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Henderson was stopped by an officer around 4:00 p.m when the officer noticed Henderson's window tint and suspected it was darker than state guidelines allow.
During the stop, the officer instructed Henderson to wait by his cruiser while he checked to see if the window tint was within compliance.
After a quick check, the officer determined that the tint was indeed within guidelines and stopped to apologize to Henderson's mother for holding them up.
The officer then prepared to release Henderson, when he noticed a large puddle of urine that had accumulated near Henderson's feet.
"Did you just pee on my car?" Asked the officer. "You just pissed on my car!"
Henderson looked around – in a Cheshire Cat sort of way – realizing that he'd been caught. Henderson later denied intentionally urinating on the officer's patrol car.
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Greg Scoblete pours cold water on Peter Beinart's claim that the administration is treating Israel with "benign neglect":
Consider what the Obama administration is doing: it is still offering Israel the full panoply of material and military aid and support, it is still going to orient its regional diplomacy around making the Mideast safer for Israel and it is going to impede any Palestinian attempts to leverage international bodies to Israel's disadvantage. In exchange for this, the administration is not going to push Netanyahu to do anything. Instead, it's simply going to refrain from defending Israel rhetorically from European criticisms [bold mine-DL].
If you were Netanyahu, wouldn't you take this deal?
That seems exactly right. Beinart's argument hinges on the assumption that the Israeli government doesn't want to "own" its own rejectionism and won't be willing to put up with increased international isolation. As long as the relationship with the U.S. remains more or less intact, why wouldn't it? As we all know, there was a failed, half-hearted attempt to pressure Israel on settlements at the beginning of Obama's first term, and it quickly became clear from that episode that the administration had no intention of using U.S. support as leverage with Israel to extract concessions. What Beinart describes isn't neglect, and it isn't particularly benign. On the contrary, it is a good example of how the U.S. enables its clients to act in ways that Washington theoretically deplores without risking the support and backing of the U.S.
This approach somewhat resembles the administration's attempted shielding of Rwanda from international scrutiny and censure over its destructive behavior in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda is a U.S. client that has continued its policy of backing proxy militias in eastern Congo, and it is responsible for the latest round of fighting involving the M23 militia. In that case, there is no question that the U.S. has been trying to provide cover for a client government that is actively destabilizing one of its neighbors. Of course, that support isn't new or unique to this administration, but it is a serious flaw in U.S. policy in that part of the world that has once again become glaring.

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Large Cap Miners Will Underperform Gold Over Next Five Years
If you want safety, go with bullion and try to find a mutual fund that has a track record of picking the right stocks.
I credit the first point to Steve Saville, who was one of the first to note that the miners do not consistently outperform the metals. In fact, in secular bull markets the stocks consistently underperform gold. Steve's chart below shows how the miners underperformed badly from 1974 to 1980. Recall that the gold price was fixed until 1971. Thus, both the uptrend from 1964-1968 and the downtrend from 1968-1971 are exaggerated.
It is simply a function of geology and numbers. Large companies have an extremely difficult time finding enough deposits and big enough deposits to not only replace reserves but to grow production. It's much easier for a company to grow from 50K oz Au production to 100K oz Au production than it is for a company to go from 2M oz Au production to 4M oz Au production. Throw in political risk, permitting delays, financing issues, and execution issues and its understandable why the large companies underperform the metal. This being said, it's important to take all those PHLXGold/SilverSector (INDEXNASDAQ:XAU) vs. gold charts with a grain of salt. Over the long-term, gold will continue to outperform and that chart will continue to make new lows.
Moving along, it is important to examine the relative strength of various gold stocks in particular market cycles. Below we graph the Gold Bugs Index (INDEXNYSEGIS:HUI) vs. gold. We highlighted the performance during cyclical bull markets. In all three examples we notice that the biggest gains came at the start of the cyclical bull market. In the last two, the bull market ended as the HUI/gold ratio peaked slightly below its high for the cycle. This tells us that the stocks will strongly outperform at the start of the next cyclical bull but that outperformance will ultimately peak or fade.
Next we move down the food chain. I created a 20-stock index which contains roughly the 20 biggest producers outside of the HUI. As you can see the price action during this cyclical bear looks somewhat similar to the HUI. However, focus your attention on the next chart.
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This chart is the ratio between the above 20-stock index and gold. The ratio bottomed in late October 2008 and peaked in early December 2010. The increase in this ratio coincided with the exact period of the cyclical bull market (if you count December 2010 as the end, which I do). One could claim that the next problem is the above index underperformed even as Gold was rising. That is true. Nothing is perfect.
However, we took things a step further. I thought of 10 of my favorite growth-oriented producers (royalty companies included). Seven of the 10 have been part of my firm's model portfolio at one time or another. Below is the chart of an equal weighted index of the 10 stocks. It was up 4% in 2011 and 42% in 2012!
Here are my conclusions on this small study. The large cap miners will continue to underperform gold through the end of the bull market. Yet, they will outperform when the next cyclical bull begins and probably soon. However, they ultimately will underperform over the next five years. During a cyclical bull market a large group of junior producers can outperform gold strongly. You only need to be able to pick the right large group. The better a stock picker one is, the more one can outperform. Clearly, if you are stock picking this sector you should never dabble in the large cap miners. If you want safety than go with bullion and try to find a mutual fund that has a track record of picking the right stocks. If you want to speculate than you need to train yourself to be an excellent stock picker or find someone who can help you learn.
Interestingly, I believe the near-term outlook is pretty good and most stocks have a chance to outperform the metals into the spring. The caveat is we need to see a final breakdown first. GDX, the HUI, and my junior index above are all consolidating, which could precede a breakdown and the final low. Over the past 10 sessions, GDX has been locked into a range of $41.50 to $43.00. A downside break, in your humble author's opinion, could lead to the final bottom. Continue to be patient and continue to have your favorite stocks in mind.
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For 125 years, the Algonquin Resort has presided over St. Andrews by-the-Sea in New Brunswick, Canada, like a venerable grande dame. Enduring through various remodels, additions and even a comprehensive rebuild after a fire in 1914, she has hosted heads of state, movie stars and royalty.
This year, however, the Algonquin splurged on a facelift that cost upwards of 30 million dollars. She still has her castle-like, Tudor-style charm and historic credibility, but guestrooms and suites now have flat-screen televisions, pillow top mattresses, radiant floor heat in the bathrooms and MP3 players. New balconies that overlook the Passamaquoddy Bay have been added to some of the rooms, and the spa has moved up a few notches on the fun scale with the addition of mural-size photos of early 20th century bathing beauties and their beaux.
The 234-room property is proud of its heritage, and among the artifacts that adorn the walls in the lounge are decades-old blueprints for a remodel that were never completed.
But the biggest change is the new bar and restaurant area named after G.F. Braxton, who was a chef at the Algonquin in the late l800s.
The restaurant remodel adds a wow factor to the renovated resort: It's an eye-popping medley of black and gold grape-themed wallpaper, carpet and upholstery.
Whatever a client's passions may be — hiking, fine dining, shopping or playing golf on the resort's historic course – the concierge is well-trained to make all of the arrangements. The resort welcomes families, so it's not unusual to see intergenerational travelers listening to local performers in the lounge, strolling the manicured grounds, sliding down the three-story waterslide, embarking on a whale watching cruise with a marine biologist or toasting s'mores around a fire pit at night.
Immersed in the beauty of St. Andrews and New Brunswick, the Algonquin is perfect for a destination wedding, or simply an escape from the pressures of work and life. The blend of history and comfort attract visitors year round. In the wintertime, many patron customers come to sit by the fire, crack open a book and just relax.


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Albuquerque's underground art scene is small and inconspicuous, but its many charms are finally attracting some attention
There are two things every artist needs: space and light. Since New Mexico has such an overwhelming abundance of both, it's no wonder it has become such a haven for artists. Of course, when people think about thriving New Mexican art centers, it's Santa Fe and Taos that come immediately to mind, not necessarily Albuquerque. As far as the arts go, New Mexico's biggest city is still trying to find its place on the map.
It's a struggle. Albuquerque is a growing city, not some plastic-wrapped, high desert oasis that's been frozen in time to make it more appealing to out-of-state visitors. The city has evolved from its days as a desert cowboy frontier to become the economic center of New Mexico, a place that has always valued industry above the arts.
Still, one of Albuquerque's greatest claims to fame in the last few years was when George Mason University Professor Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class (Basic Books, $15.95), ranked Albuquerque the "Most Creative Mid-Size City." Florida's 2003 book suggests that cities like Albuquerque—with large numbers of scientists, engineers, architects, educators, writers, entertainers and, yes, artists—are in the best position to adapt to the economy of the 21st century. That's because, according to Florida, people with these kinds of jobs are responsible for generating new ideas, and creativity will be essential to adapt to a rapidly changing economy.
Today, many locals look at the honor Florida bestowed on Albuquerque as a painful cliché. If we're so creative, for example, why can't we figure out a way to bring more high-paying jobs to the state? Why aren't corporations beating at the gates to set up shop in town?
One aspect of Florida's argument, though, certainly rings true: You can't swing your purse without hitting an artist in this town. Artists and other creative types come to New Mexico from all over the world. Most of them initially intend to become part of the more concentrated art scenes in the northern part of the state, but many soon realize that life is sometimes a lot easier here in Albuquerque. Whether due to our relatively low cost of living or the already saturated art market in Taos and Santa Fe, truckloads of artists choose to establish residency in the Duke City. So it's inevitable that we've evolved some sort of art scene. It might not be big. It certainly isn't lucrative. But it has its own attractions.
Fueled in part by the talented students and faculty at UNM's innovative art departments, the best work created in Albuquerque tends to be more experimental and conceptual than the art made in Taos and Santa Fe. Sure, Old Town is filled with galleries specializing in standard Southwest landscapes and depictions of traditional Native American and Hispanic life. That stuff sells. But the most interesting art made in Albuquerque doesn't sell particularly well. It's created in alternative art spaces operated by people dedicated to promoting work that isn't going to appeal to most out-of-state shop-and-gawk tourists.
But Albuquerque's artistic output is finally getting some national attention. In 2005 the city was rated the No. 2 art destination for mid-sized cities by AmericanStyle magazine. (Buffalo, N.Y., was No. 1 and Pittsburgh, Penn., No. 3.) Could Albuquerque be perched on the brink of an artistic renaissance?
Contemporary, alternative art consisting of room-size, site-specific installations using video, electronics and even performance often can't be properly displayed in mainstream art galleries. Suitable spaces for this kind of underground anti-commercial art come and go but Albuquerque has no shortage of brave souls willing to jump into an artistic endeavor that has little or no chance of ever becoming financially successful.
We now have plenty of venues where artists can knock holes in the walls, put grass on tables and paint the floors however they see fit. Venues like the Donkey Gallery, [AC]2, the Harwood Art Center and Ace Barbershop represent just a few of these frontier outposts for unconventional creativity.
Elements of pride, dedication and the sheer love of making contemporary art are what fuel Albuquerque's artistic culture. David Leigh and Larry Bob Phillips run the Donkey Gallery on south Fourth Street, in a strip mall that includes two other art venues, the Bivouac Artspace and the Petting Zoo. Their venue has never placed any emphasis on publicity, yet their receptions are popular because they've found a way to channel some of Albuquerque's pent-up creative energy. The operators focus on love and support of the arts, rather than promotion and marketing. They rarely turn a profit, but they have a great time with the work they do.
A lack of profits is something Albuquerque artists and gallery owners have come to expect. Michael Certo, owner and curator of [AC]2, says low funds are simply a reality in the city. In his opinion, this is mainly due to the nature of the work being made here. "Artists are making work that's not very sellable," Certo says, "It's maybe more experimental, and they need a venue that's not based on selling, and the commercial venues are always based on selling. The artists here are making more video work, more performance work, more installation work, where there isn't even a product to sell. So you need alternative spaces to fill that niche between commercial gallery and an institutional museum where you're not going to have a lot of up-and-coming artists being shown."
Fortunately, Albuquerque is a relatively inexpensive town to live in with a decent job market, so it's accommodating for all manner of starving artists who might be homeless if they tried to set down roots in other regions of the state. The fact that so many artists in New Mexico live in Albuquerque has created a tight-knit artist community. In a town where it's nearly impossible to make a living as an artist, creative types feel an almost primal need to stick together.
The Harwood Art Center is a perfect example of a local art venue whose mission is to build upon and strengthen the bond between local artists. Director Susan McAllister says the Harwood, which is owned by the Escuela Del Sol Montessori, was established in order to "find a way to bridge with the community. We didn't want to be isolated as just this little independent school with no connections to the community. So we started the Harwood to be a community outreach center. Everything we do has its foundation in the arts, but we contribute to a lot of community development as well."
The Harwood Art Center has four artist galleries, two of which are more "formal," where artists have to apply to have their work shown. The other two galleries, located on the second floor, are reserved for community exhibitions, where the artists, ranging from local high schoolers to those living in homeless shelters, can exercise their artistic freedom. The staff at the Harwood frequently engage in communal collaborations with the participating artists and volunteers at ArtStreet, a community-based project and collective open studio space for those with and without homes. These two alternative art venues provide an uplifting and often therapeutic service to some of the more overlooked members of the Albuquerque artist community.
The Downtown Contemporary Art Center is another prime example of an alternative art venue that makes contributions to our artist community. Husband and wife team Colleen and Joshua Franco, owners since August 2004, rent out 20 studios for artists at the DCAC. Colleen says it's their "intention to have this space as a community service to artists. We look for artists that are serious about their work." The artists at DCAC infuse the gallery halls with the sights and sounds of their creative ingenuities in a superb array of artistic media. From graphic design and photography to jewelry and jazz bands, the DCAC provides space for artists of every genre. The creative charge emanating from each of the represented artists resonates back to the rest of Albuquerque's creative class, making the DCAC one of the hotspots of our Downtown contemporary art scene.
Their dedication is appreciated by many. Artist Young Sook Park found it easy to make a smooth transition when she moved to Albuquerque from Seoul, Korea. She immediately took up an artist residency at the DCAC studios. "Art flourishes throughout the entire city," Park says. "I was surprised to discover that Albuquerque had such a big artist community. It was easy for me to meet other artists here and make connections." Young said that she first looked into opening a gallery in Santa Fe, but found it was too expensive, slow-paced and conservative for her artistic endeavors. With the support of Joshua and Colleen Franco, Young was able to open her own contemporary art gallery, Park Fine Art, in Downtown's Civic Plaza.
Park's story illustrates that Albuquerque can be a welcoming place for new artists. In larger cities like New York or San Francisco, some artists spend years, sometimes their entire lives, struggling to get attention. Their efforts often end in frustration. In Albuquerque, the arts operate on a more human scale. If you're a new artist, it's much easier to get shown. Colleen Franco said she and her husband "like to blend the work of newer artists with some who are more established in their career." The same idea holds true at the Donkey Gallery. "We try to have as varied an approach as we possibly can," says Larry Bob Phillips. "We want to show artists of every medium, at every stage of their career and of every age."
It's not just galleries that give local artists exposure but other businesses as well. Restaurants and coffee shops all over the city represent both established and up-and-coming artists by allowing them to hang their art on the walls. The trend is not a new one. Artists like Edouard Manet and Paul Cezanne once held their own art exhibits in local cafés to spite the stuffy, academic art purists of their time who refused to include their unconventional work in more prestigious shows. These exhibits were derided by the artistic elite, but they had the positive effect of putting great art in front of a new audience. To this day, displaying in businesses is often viewed as inferior to being displayed in a traditional gallery, but it's a trend that never disappeared. It continues to expand to other nontraditional venues.
Ace Barbershop, managed by Gabriel Jaureguiberry, is not only a place to get your hair cut and hang out, but also a place to check out amazing work by young, local artists. "We're open to pretty much everything," says Gabriel. "That's our motto, to welcome all styles. For me, the main thing is witnessing the intersection of culture, seeing and meeting people from all different walks of life. Everyone comes to our shows--headbangers, hip-hoppers and punk kids--and that's cool because it reaches beyond me and the shop. It's great to see all these different people hanging out together and being comfortable with one another. The fact that it's art that brings these people together only makes me happier."
Unity, open-mindedness and passion are the main ingredients that give Albuquerque's art and art venues their unique flavor. It's tough building an art scene out here in the provinces, but Albuquerque has come a long way in a short time. There may not be as much money and hype as in larger art markets, but that doesn't seem to be causing much concern. Sometimes operating outside the spotlight is a good thing. In coming years, the sheer joy and excitement of the city's little art scene will continue to propel Albuquerque toward undiscovered and exciting creative territory.


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While everyone else seems to be abandoning slightly bigger tablets for the "standard" 10-inch display size, or the smaller 7-inch design, Intel must think that there is a need to go in the other direction. At its Intel Developer Forum last week, the company unveiled its new Adaptive All-In-One prototype.
As the name implies, it is primarily intended for use as a desktop computer with monitor included. However, because it has a docking station instead of the usual fixed stands and direct power plug-in that this configuration usually has, Intel is touting that it can also easily function as a 27-inch portable tablet.
Seriously?! I mean, the thing weighs 14 pounds. That is heavier than all but the earliest portable computers to come out of the early 1980s. One of the main draws of the current "slate" tablet format is you can hold it with one hand and use the touch screen with the other. Try holding 14 pounds in one hand for an extended period of time.
So, it is a huge tablet without one basic ergonomic feature that tablets have. That leaves instances such as this: you need to give an interactive demonstration in the conference room so you lug your Adaptive there and lay it down on the table in front of everyone. This way, anyone watching the presentation can also participate by reaching out and touching the screen.
That might be a bit of a stretch, but it was the best work situation I could manufacture where only a huge tablet like the Adative All-In-One would do. If you can think of a better one, please let me know.
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The two driving features are the large display size and weight which would imply some form of mobile mounting platform that may need to be seen from a distance or with poor vision yet controllable by touch. So: wheelchair mount for the aged or inform, lectern mount for a professor with daily auditorium sized lectures (hopefully with a projector plug, musical conductor, operation plan display for a physician, field response units at crash sites, earthquake etc. refugee camp kiosk or temporary crowd control informational signage, forward control center GIS.. Well that should get you started. BTW
I agree there exists great potential for use as a highly accurate display where a natural gesture interface is desirable. I.E. as in the previous post regarding CAD. But, it would also be useful in any visual design field, pre-press, photo-retouching, product design; and even less sexy fields such as GIS.
This would be outstanding for an AutoCAD interface. Think of it as an interactive drafting board. Due to a pinched nerve, mouse use is difficult for me, but, drawing with a stylus is a more natural way of drafting engineering designs. Question is, Will NMCI allow it on thier network?
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A talented attacking player from Vancouver Island, Dario Zanatta joined Whitecaps FC Residency in September 2011.
2012-13: The Victoria native started 19 of 27 regular season games for Whitecaps FC U-16 Residency, scoring a team-high eight times for the club. On May 5, 2013, he scored a hat-trick in the U-16's 5-0 win over Santa Cruz Breakers. Two weeks later on May 19, he netted both goals en route to a 2-1 win over Cal Odyssey.
Zanatta enjoyed a productive youth career in his hometown of Victoria, BC. From 2002 to 2007, the midfielder played U-6 to U-13 level soccer for the Gorge Soccer Association. In 2007, he was also a member of Victoria United's U-13 squad in the United Soccer Leagues Super Y-League. From 2008 to 2011, Zanatta played U-14 Metro level soccer with Victoria Capitals. This included British Columbia Coastal Cup and BC Provincial Cup titles with Victoria Capitals U-14's during the 2010-11 season, with the midfielder being named Most Valuable Player in the BC Provincial Cup final. With Victoria Capitals, Zanatta participated in the 2011 Canadian U-14 Club Championship in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. From 2008 to 2011, the midfielder was also a member of the BC provincial team program at the U-13 and U-14 levels. Zanatta also trained for two seasons in the Canadian Soccer Association's National Training Program (British Columbia region) as a U-14 player (2009-10 and 2010-11).
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Lightning give Purcell an extension, acquire Crombeen
Right wing Teddy Purcell, who had career highs in goals and assists last season, agreed to a three-year, $13.5 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
"When they show that trust and faith in you, you want to show them they made the right decision," Purcell told the Tampa Bay Times. "It makes you that much more hungry."
Purcell's two-year contract was due to expire after the upcoming season, following which he would have been eligible for free agency. Now he's tied to the team through 2015-16, making $4.5 million each season during the length of the extension.
Purcell, 26, ranked third on the Lightning with 24 goals last season, trailing only Steven Stamkos (60) and Martin St. Louis (25). Purcell's 41 assists were second on the team to St. Louis' 49.
After starting his NHL career by playing parts of three seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, Purcell came to Tampa Bay in a March 2010 deal.
The Lightning announced another deal Tuesday, as they acquired right wing B.J. Crombeen, on his 27th birthday, from the St. Louis Blues.
Tampa Bay sent fourth-round draft picks in 2013 and 2014 to St. Louis in exchange for Crombeen and a fifth-round selection in 2014.
Crombeen played 40 games for the Blues last season, amassing one goal, two assists and 71 penalty minutes.
"He's tough, no question," Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman told the Times. "He knows that role. He's an intelligent guy who knows what he has to do and when he has to do it. But mostly we like him because he competes hard. He has some skill. He's a legitimate player."


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Jeff Gordon & Pepsi Max Prank Car Salesman in 'Test Drive' Video
What do you get when you combine NASCAR veteran Jeff Gordon, along with a Camaro, a car salesman, and Pepsi Max video camera? You get one heck of a cool prank. Watch, as Gordon takes this car salesman on the ride of his life in this epic 'test drive' prank.


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Dozens evacuated during fire at Nashua apartment complexBy KIMBERLY HOUGHTON
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NASHUA - Between 50 and 75 occupants of a three-story apartment building were evacuated Wednesday when a fire broke out around 7:30 a.m. at Boulder Park Apartments.
Fire officials say the blaze, which began in the ceiling of a second-floor bathroom at 18 Kessler Farm Drive, was likely caused by an electrical malfunction. It does not appear to be suspicious, said deputy fire chief Kevin Kerrigan.
"It is still under investigation," he said Wednesday afternoon. "We are very lucky that the fire wasn't earlier in the morning."
The occupant of apartment 635 was awake and noticed the fire, according to Kerrigan, who said although several people had already left for work, there were still many residents of the multi-unit apartment building at home.
"That is a very big building," he added. "It could have been much worse."
When fire crews arrived on the scene, smoke was visible from the outside of the building. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze quickly, confining it to the bathroom, said Kerrigan. People were still inside the building when firefighters arrived, and several occupants were assisted from the apartment complex through heavy smoke conditions, according to fire officials. Firefighters searched every apartment to make sure that all the occupants were out of the building, said Kerrigan.There were no injuries reported, and the estimated 50 to 75 people who were evacuated were permitted back into their residences by Wednesday afternoon.
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BIG RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Police in western Michigan are investigating a student's shooting at an off-campus apartment complex near Ferris State University.
Officials at the college in Big Rapids, about 50 miles north of Grand Rapids, canceled classes, basketball games and other sporting events Saturday in the hours after the 4:15 a.m. shooting at the Venlo Place apartments.
The university said on its website Saturday afternoon that police searched two apartments on the campus looking for the person believed to have shot the student, but they turned up nothing.
The victim, whose name and condition were not released, was transferred to a Grand Rapids hospital. His wounds were not believed to be life-threatening.
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The blue ribbon event of the Isle of Man TT, the Senior TT is typically the most-welcomed race at the end of the TT fortnight, but after seeing the 2012 race cancelled (for the first time ever outside of World War I & II), on the account of rain, the 2013 PokerStars Senior TT has an amazing amount of build-up.
As if the running of the fastest machines on the Mountain Course wasn't enough, there was the prospect that Michael Dunlop could sweep the five main solo-classes, a feat only ever done once before, by Ian Hutchinson.
As the flag dropped, and we held our breaths to see if John McGuinness would get his first race win this TT fortnight, if Micky D could make the clean sweep, or if another competitor would rise to the challenge (Guy Martin, anyone?), tragedy struck: a red flag on the first lap.
Jonathan Howarth went off at Bray Hill, and though he was hurt, but ok, the accident injured 10 spectators, one critically. Having already waited two years to see the return of the Senior TT, fans at the Isle of Man would have to wait a little longer it would seem.
In a statement by the ACU that was published right after the incident, "ten spectators and the rider were taken to hospital with injuries ranging from slight to serious but not life threatening. Four of the spectators have been discharged, five of the injured have been kept in hospital and one remains under observation in the emergency department."
A racing event fraught with tragedy and real-world danger, we all breathed a sigh of relief a dodging another tragic outcome at this year's TT. Moving onward thanfully, the 2013 Senior TT resumed three hours later, click past the jump for its race results.


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Arbequina Olives by La Masrojana
Once the olives are in La Masrojana's facilities, they select them depending on their size and color. La Masrojana only uses the olives that have reached the peak of ripeness. Any olive that does not fulfill the quality requirements is not accepted. Then they put the olives in large earthenware jars and macerate them with salt, water and aromatic herbs. This process is controlled every week. After a few months, the olives are ready to bottle. La Masrojana bottle their products by hand. To give you some recipe ideas, arbequina olive can be used to dress salads, for appetizers, or even to have with breakfast. The typical Catalan snack consists of smearing tomatoes with bread, then serving it with sausage and olives.


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Start Date: 14 November 2015
End Date: 14 November 2015
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Beach Clean-Up on the 14th November from Bushman's beach parking lot at 10:00. We will identify the side of the beach that really needs a clean-up - it is likely to be the Bushman's to Kwaaihoek side. SST invites you to take part in this initiative, plastic bags and gloves will be provided for the clean-up.
SST will host 20 children for the clean-up, all from Klipfontein, as such a short pollution/recycling lesson will be presented before we start the clean-up.


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I've read a few pages of the Budé (1930) edition of Xenophon's Anabasis. I know in different countries Greek is printed with a slightly different typography. For example, French printing uses a different, medial beta for the middles of words, which I find pretty nice. Like this: βάρϐαροι. (I think it's less elegant with this font though).
But now in this book they print ὅ τι like this: ὅ,τι
That is, there seems to be a comma but no space between the words. It's not an error or a dead bug, since I've seen it at least 4 times.
Do you know anything about this? And on a more general note, do you know any good internet site about classical Greek typography? I did a little googling and found something, but nothing very interesting.


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Today we take a look at the history of one of gamings most revered developers, Rockstar Games. From humble beginnings in the music industry to a standard of gaming quality few can match, Rockstar has expanded into eight separate studios and a library of high-scoring and, more importantly, high-quality titles. Welcome, ladies and gents, to Gaming History 101
As the site owner and hard working sole writer of http://gaminghistory101.com I'm curious why your site previously had a retro section called "RetroVania" and now you're using "Gaming History 101" in this one-off piece. I'm going to give the benefit of the doubt and say you're unaware of my site, which I respect.
I would prefer you not use the Gaming History 101 title to your articles, but I have neither the ability nor the right to force this. For the record, this writer and article is not associated with Gaming History 101, its podcast, or anything associated with my site.
Hi Spydersvenom,
Retrovania and Gaming History 101 are two very different feature templates, which a look through previous editions of Retrovania will show you. Retrovania is a retrospective review of game from years gone by, while Gaming History 101 is a factual (and on-going) series focusing on the history of a certain genre, franchise or – in the case of this particular article – a developer. I hope that helps clear up any confusion between the two features.
The 'Gaming History 101' template title is simply a title to clearly differentiate the article from other content on the site, and while it's use is far from set in stone, I feel it sums up the aim of the series and should appeal to both a UK and an international audience. I appreciate your desire to avoid confusion, but I'm sure the users on here are savvy and experienced enough to avoid confusing our feature with your website.
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Don't worry about it, you've some great content on your site so I'm sure you'll have some very respectable viewing figures regardless of what name you're using.
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Flu season is just around the corner and now is a great time to get your annual flu shot.
FORT WALTON BEACH � Flu season is just around the corner and now is a great time to get your annual flu shot.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you consult with your physician on which version of the vaccine is best for you and to determine if there is any reason you should not receive the vaccine. The first and best way to fight against the flu is by getting an annual flu vaccine.
�Your primary care physician is ideally suited to counsel you on the risks and benefits of theinfluenza vaccination," said Dr. Frank Francone, a board certified family medicine physician with White-Wilson Medical Center�s Immediate Care Clinic. "They take into consideration your past medical history, medication use, allergies, etc., and can advise you if there is a reason you should not get the flu vaccine,�
There are several variations of the influenza vaccine, which include a nasal mist, the regular flu shot and the high-dose flu shot. Another variation is the intradermal flu vaccine that has a 90 percent smaller needle and is injected into the skin instead of the muscle.
The nasal flu mist is the live but weakened flu vaccine that is given to healthy patients 2 to 49 years of age. The regular flu shot is for patients 6 months to 64 years old, and the high dose flu vaccine is for patients 65 years and older. All variations of the vaccine are now available at White-Wilson Medical Center.
�The main advantage of early immunization is that it ensures you get the vaccine if the supply is limited and you are protected in case the flu season peaks early,� said Dr. Francone. �It takes the body about 2 weeks to form protective antibodies. Vaccination should occur before the traditional peak of the flu season so that protective antibodies are already in place when the peak of flu season arrives.�
The CDC recommends that people get the vaccine as soon as it is available, as flu season can begin as early as October. Patients can call to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccination in White-Wilson�s Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Immediate Care Clinics. To schedule an appointment for a flu shot, call 850-863-8100.
About White-Wilson Medical Center:
White-Wilson Medical Center is one of the largest multi-specialty physician groups on Florida's Emerald Coast. With over 70 providers, 20 different specialties, and multiple locations throughout Fort Walton Beach,Destin and Niceville, White-Wilson provides a range of healthcare services to fit most needs. White-Wilson employs state-of-the-art technology, coupled with skilled and experienced providers, friendly and caring staff, and the convenience of "one-stop" shopping. Visit www.white-wilson.com<http://www.white-wilson.com> for a list of specialties and services.


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It's 2 a.m. and you're sick or in pain. Should you go to the hospital emergency department or tough it out until your doctor's office opens in the morning? Or you're at work on a weekday morning and begin to experience pressure in your chest and difficulty breathing. Do you call your doctor or call an ambulance? Knowing how to get the right medical care in the right venue at the right time can be tricky sometimes. You don't want to rack of an expensive emergency department visit for something that's not really an emergency, but . . . what if it really is an emergency? Here are some guidelines to help you determine where to go when to receive the best medical care possible.
When to go the emergency department
Chest pain
Major head injury
Severe fracture
Uncontrolled bleeding
Seizure or shock
Sudden paralysis
Loss of vision
Ingestion of foreign object
Fainting, confusion, loss of consciousness
Fever in an infant less than 6 months old
High fever (any age)
Severe abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
Asthma attack
Severe headache
Severe burns
Severe back pain
Snake bite or poisoning
When to consider a walk-in clinic if your doctor is unavailable
Colds, cough, flu, mild fever
Sore throat; sinus infection
Ear infection
Rashes and insect bites
Minor cuts and burns
Minor head injuries or suspected concussion
Stomach upset
Sprains, strains, minor fractures
Burning on urination
Toothache (if your dentist is not available)
When to make an appointment with a primary care provider
Routine and annual physicals
Managing chronic health conditions
Prescription management and refills
To discuss new non-urgent, non-acute symptoms
Minor non-urgent, non-acute illnesses and injuries
Other medical care of an ongoing nature
Remember, always use your best judgment and trust your intuition. You know your body better than anyone else, and it will signal you to seek out the care you need.
New Service at Health Fairs: Drug Disposal
A valuable new drug disposal service has been added to the local health fairs this year. If you have unused or outdated medications, bring them to one of the health fairs this month where law enforcement officials will be on hand to assist with collecting and disposing of drugs in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Outdated medications may no longer be clinically effective, and left over drugs that linger in medicine cabinets may be subject to misuse. Take this opportunity to clean out your medicine chest, kitchen drawer, nightstand, or the bottom of your handbag to rid yourself of drugs that are no longer needed or useful.
The two remaining area health fairs are at Mancos Valley High School on April 19 and at the Cortez Recreation Center on April 19. Both of these are Saturdays and the fairs run from 7 a.m. until 12 noon. For more information or questions go to www.9HealthFair.org or Deana Yeomans at 749-3088 (Mancos) or Robyn Bragg at 564-2243 (Cortez).
National Healthcare Volunteer Week
This is National Healthcare Volunteer Week, a time set aside to recognize the hard work of volunteers and auxiliary members who provide services to hospital staff, patients, and family members in hospitals all around the country. In 2013, a total of 25 volunteer auxiliary members gave more than 7,000 hours of their time to help out at Southwest Memorial Hospital.
Auxiliary members contribute to the smooth operation of the hospital by transporting patients, delivering flowers and cards, working in the gift shop, providing clerical backup, delivering reading material to patients, serving beverages, making follow-up appointments for patients, and many other duties. In addition to their time at the hospital, many auxiliary members work at home creating beautiful handmade items which are donated and sold at the SWMH gift shop (located in the hospital lobby and operated entirely by volunteers)
If you are interested in volunteering a few hours per week at your local hospital, please contact Jessie Neitzer at 564-2483.
Southwest Health Notes Health News Round Up is a public service feature provided by Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado. The information provided herein is not intended as patient-specific medical advice or as a substitute for consultation with your personal health-care provider.


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Illinois adds key QB among new recruits
Illinois added the player it hopes is its quarterback of the
future Wednesday and made clear to the other members of its
recruiting class that they could play right away after a two-win
The Illini signed a recruiting class of 20 players on national
signing day, five of whom have already enrolled. First-year coach
Tim Beckman announced earlier that he's also signed five junior
college transfers to fill immediate needs.
Recruiting service Rivals.com ranked Illinois' class 46th in the
country and seventh in the Big Ten. Scout.com puts the Illini's
2013 class 40th in the country and fifth in the 12-team
The signings include Aaron Bailey, a 6-2, 220-pound quarterback
from Bolingbrook, Ill., whose signing Beckman said was big for an
Illinois team coming off a 2-10 season (0-8 Big Ten). Both Scout
and Rivals call Bailey a four-star recruit.
"Huge, huge," Beckman said, adding that he should be a good
fit for new offensive coordinator Bill Cubit's versatile,
pass-oriented offense.
"I think that Aaron's commitment to us shows that he sees a
future here," Beckman added.
Nathan Scheelhaase, who will be a senior this fall, is the
incumbent starter, but Beckman said it's possible for any of his
top three quarterbacks – Scheelhaase, backup Reilly O'Toole or
Bailey – to play this fall. Scheelhaase was limited by injury last
fall and had a rough season, throwing for 1,361 yards and four
touchdowns, along with eight interceptions.
Beckman said that's true for just about any of the 25 new
players expected to be on the roster this fall.
"We didn't win very many football games, but we were still able
to get one of the top recruiting classes … the top half of the
country, by telling these students athletes that they were going to
get an opportunity," he said.
Another highly regarded addition is running back Kendrick Foster
from Richwoods High School in Peoria. At 5-9 and 190 pounds, Foster
had 1,749 yards on 236 carries and scored 21 touchdowns as a
senior. That capped a career in which he ran for 6,401 yards, fifth
in Illinois high school football history.
Foster is expected to play this fall, giving Illinois the
freedom to move running back Josh Ferguson around in Cubit's
offense, Beckman said.
"Kendrick definitely will be a factor in that," Beckman
The Illini also added six defensive backs, along with junior
college signing Zane Petty at safety. Most of the regular defensive
backs from last season, including cornerback Terry Hawthorne, were
seniors. And another, safety Steve Hull, will be moved to receiver
next season, Beckman said.
"Because of graduation, defensive back was a necessity," he
said. "To be honest with you, we would have had a hard time
practicing this spring if we did not add some."
Five of the new signings and all five junior college players are
already on campus, Beckman said. That includes three incoming
freshman expected to help build up the offensive line, a weak spot
last season.
New linemen Jesse Chadwell (6-5, 260, from Clarkston, Mich.),
Christian Dilauro (6-5, 270, from Uniontown, Ohio) and Austin
Schmidt (6-6, 275, from Galena, Ohio) are all working on adding
weight, Beckman said, noting that offensive line may be the
toughest spot to play as a freshman because young players often
aren't yet big enough.
"Everybody saw their size and realized they're not up to 300
pounds yet," he said.
Beckman's class – his first full class at Illinois after taking
over for the fire Ron Zook in December 2011 – includes eight
players from Illinois, among them four from Chicago. The coach said
every member of his staff now recruits in the city, an area where
Illinois' recruiting has long been hit and miss.
The recruits also include 15 players from the region that lies
within six hours in any direction from Champaign, according to
"That's the area that we feel is crucial to the success of any
program," he said.
Illinois also recruited five players from Ohio, which was
regularly a source of talent for Zook and an area where Beckman –
who came to Illinois from Toledo – has a lot of experience.
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Futures move higher for second consecutive day
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are moving higher on strength in the financial sector.
Volume is light for the second consecutive day, however, with markets awaiting testimony from the chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
Dow Jones industrial futures are up 8 points to 15,424. S&P futures have added 0.8 points to 1,678.30. Nasdaq futures are up 2.75 points to 3,075.75.
A day after Citigroup easily topped Wall Street expectations, Goldman Sachs did the same on Tuesday. The global investment and securities firm doubled its quarterly profits for the second quarter, and it posted revenue of $8.61 billion.
Coca-Cola is reporting declining profits and weak volume growth for the quarter.
Johnson & Johnson, CSX and Yahoo are also reporting earnings Tuesday.
The government posts consumer price data at 8:30 a.m. Eastern.


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The AP reports the Arizona Diamondbacks purchased the contract of P Brady Raggio from Triple-A Tucson on Saturday, June 21. Raggio had been 1-2 in four starts with Tucson with a 4.68 ERA since signing with Tucson on June 1. Prior to that, he played with Bridgeport of the independent Atlantic League. He played the three previous seasons playing in Japan.
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Hi! Welcome to the kids zone of Liverpool's Museums
Welcome, Stranger. My name is John Higham. The year is 1858 and I am 31 years of age. You see me here in London where I live with my family; my wife Sarah and our sons, William, 9 and Joseph, 6.
Thankfully, unlike others at this time, I am in the employment of Messrs. J & E Robinson, working as a builder. However, I like to pride myself that I have some learning beyond that of a labourer.
Please join me and advise me on whether I should emigrate and how to go about it.
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Often, we're just too close to our businesses to clearly see glaring opportunities for growth. That's likely why so many sales teams churn through perfectly good prospects, which are not in infinite supply, entirely too fast. More often than not, that churn is simply due to a lack of sales tenacity, resulting in the loss of significant business.
Did you know that on average only about 2 percent of sales are closed after a first meeting? Typically, those 2 percent are comprised of inbound leads, already leaning toward purchase when they called. For the rest, you must build rapport and trust before a sale can occur. Too many salespeople lose interest too soon, resulting in either lack of regular follow-up with the prospect or in contrast, an aggressive attempt to use old-school closing tactics to bring the sale to an unnaturally premature close. Both of these blunders can result in a high "burn rate" of perfectly good prospects that will likely never buy from your company.
In 2011, the National Sales Executive Association reported that 80 percent of sales are made between the fifth and 12th contact with a prospect. This same report indicates that nearly 50 percent of salespeople quit after just the first contact – never making a second contact – and only 10 percent make more than three contacts with a prospect. That means that 90 percent of sales reps are working entirely too hard.
Either sales people don't know they should be following up in this manner, don't feel that they have the time, or simply don't have a system in place to do so.
Righting the ship begins with awareness of this opportunity and the establishment of a protocol and tracking process for prospect follow-up. Your sales team should vary the ways in which they reach out based on the needs and preferences of that prospect, but the point is to continue to build the relationship even when you don't earn an early yes. After all, it takes time to build trust.
The key is to ensure you're adding value at every point of contact versus just calling to "check in," and that you mix up your forms of contact. Send your prospect an article about an interesting trend in their industry, offer to refer a prospective customer to them, send a copy of a book you think they'll find interesting, wish them a happy birthday, congratulate them on positive press earned, or encourage someone they respect to send a testimonial on your behalf. The options are endless. The point is to stick with it. Be tenacious but don't pressure. Offer value but don't pester.
Lori Turner-Wilson is an award-winning columnist and CEO/founder of RedRover Sales & Marketing, www.redrovercompany.com. You can follow RedRover on Twitter (@redrovercompany and @loriturner) and Facebook (facebook.com/redrovercompany).
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Manchester pharmacy robbed
October 23. 2013 2:23PM
MANCHESTER - Ken's Pharmacy on Elm Street was robbed Tuesday afternoon by a man who handed the clerk a note that said he had a gun.
According to the clerk, the man entered the 36 Elm St. store about 3:20 p.m., approached the counter and handed the clerk a note. The clerk told police he didn't read the entire note but while no gun was shown, the note made reference to a gun and he understood at the time that he was being robbed.
The clerk handed over some cash to the robber who fled the store on foot, heading toward Cheney Place. He was last seen getting into the back seat of an older green Ford Explorer with tinted windows.
The thief is described as a black man, about 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-8, with a thin build. He was wearing a red and white horizontal striped knit hat, a black sweatshirt with gold lettering on the chest and lower back, black pants and black gloves.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police at 668-8711. Anonymous tips for cash rewards may be made to Manchester Crimeline at 624-4040 or online at manchestercrimeline.org.


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Amplify Internet needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 58 designs submitted by 16 freelance designers.
I need a redesign of a brochure site for a venture capital firm. The project will need to integrate a modern look and feel and a preselected set of stock photography. I have an example site that can be used as a wire frame. See the description for more detail.
I need someone to take http://tvp.com and turn it into something like http://steamboatvc.com.
I like the sample site for their menu item choices, layout, use of high resolution imagery, and overall website height and width.
The primary color for the new TVP site is the green color that currently exists. Any other colors are fine, but the green is required.
The logo needs slight touchups in the way of font. The only requirement for the logo is that it remains 3 words stacked. The font, lines, etc. can all change if you desire.
- Green as the primary color
- Small logo touchup needed - no real logo work, just font
- Homepage dimensions should be about 950x600 - similar to the sample site
- Images samples should come from this search on iStockPhoto of the "Minneapolis Skyline".
- I don't want a copy of the sample site, this needs to have an original design. The sample is just to get an idea of dimensions, graphics, and menu items needed.


text: Hanae Mori is the only Asian designer to be accepted as a member of La Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne.Hanae Mori studied Japanese Literature at Tokyo Woman's Christian College. After her marriage, she started studying design, and in 1951 opened her first studio in Tokyo. Soon she became involved in the growing post-war movie industry and designed costumes for more than hundred films.In 1965 she presented her first Collection abroad in New York, which was highly acclaimed as ""East meets West"". Prestigious stores such as Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and I.Magnin recognized the individuality of her design and orderd her dresses. In 1975, she presented her Collection in Paris, where in 1977 she opened her Haute Couture Maison.Among Madame Mori's achievements include costume designs for the opera ""Madame Butterfly"" at La Scala in Milan in 1985, and for ""Elektra"" at 1996 Salzburg Festival. She also designed the costumes for Paris Opera Ballet's ""Cinderella"", directed by Rudolf Nureyev in 1986.In addition to her success as an internationally renown fashion designer, Hanae Mori is well recognized as a pioneer of Japanese working women, and serves on many governmental committees as an advisor.She was nemed a ""Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur"" in France, and in 1996 received the ""Order of Culture"" in Japan.


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Georgia survives to set up showdown with Florida
ATLANTA — Cheering for Florida was easy for Aaron Murray and the Georgia Bulldogs when the Gators were playing South Carolina.
Now comes the hard part: It's No. 12 Georgia's turn to play the undefeated and No. 3 Gators in Jacksonville, Fla.
Florida's 44-11 victory over South Carolina on Saturday made it possible for Georgia to control its fate in the Southeastern Conference's Eastern Division.
Georgia (6-1, 4-1 SEC) trails only Florida (7-0, 6-0) in the East after struggling to beat Kentucky 29-24 on Saturday night. Murray lifted the Bulldogs with his career-best 427 yards passing and four touchdowns.
If Georgia wins the rest of its conference games, it would finish with no worse than a tie for first with Florida in the division and would play in its second straight SEC championship game.
"We know what this game means for us and for Florida," Georgia coach Mark Richt Sunday night. "I would say our guys are excited about the opportunity to play this game and have it mean as much as it means right now."
Richt said he doesn't expect defensive end Abry Jones, who hurt his left ankle in the first quarter of Saturday night's game, to play against Florida.
"Right now at this minute I'd say there's a good chance he'll be out," Richt said.
Richt said Jones will be checked by team doctors on Monday.
Outside linebacker Jarvis Jones missed the Kentucky game because of a sprained right ankle and is expected back this week.
"My hope is he'll be able to practice as early as Monday," Richt said. "… He's definitely been making progress. I think there's a very good chance he'll play, but again if he's not healthy enough to go then we're not going to do it."
Georgia's defense has struggled even with Abry Jones and Jarvis Jones healthy and starting. The low point of the season came when the Bulldogs were overwhelmed in a 35-7 loss at South Carolina on Oct. 6.
South Carolina has lost back-to-back road games against LSU and Florida, opening the way for Georgia to move back into contention in the SEC East.
After the embarrassing loss to South Carolina, this will be Georgia's second chance to prove it can beat a highly ranked team.
"We want to play better, that's for sure," Richt said. "It's a big game. No one is going to be able to act like it's not a big game.
"If Florida wins I think they've clinched it. If we win it we've still got some work to do but we're in good shape. So it's a big game for both teams. Both teams want to win badly."
Murray, a junior, became Georgia's leader with 75 career touchdown passes, passing David Greene. His 426 yards passing were the most for the Bulldogs since Eric Zeier's 441 against Vanderbilt in 1994.
Despite Murray's big day, Georgia barely won.
Murray said Georgia's season will be defined by the Florida game, not the margin of victory against Kentucky.
"We're not worried about it," Murray said. "At the end of the day, it all depends on how we play next Saturday. We know we have to play an unbelievable game offensively, defensively and special teams if we want to have a chance to win that game, so we just have to be ready to go."
Georgia has conference games remaining against Mississippi and Auburn after its annual trip to Jacksonville.


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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) is a leading media and entertainment conglomerate. The company is divided into five major business segments: Media Networks (including the ABC network), Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment (including Pixar), Consumer Products and Interactive Media. Under the leadership of its new CEO, Bob Iger, Disney has renewed its emphasis on its core strategy of creating and distributing attractive content for children and syndicating this content through its various entertainment channels. For example, when Disney produces a new movie, it continues to capitalize on the characters in the movie long after it has left the box office. Before the movie leaves theaters, the company will have already released a line of complementary toys and action figures. This is followed by the release of the movie on DVD and - depending on its popularity - a presence in Disney's theme parks or its own television show.
In line with this strategy of maximizing the value of its content, Disney recently began distributing its content in new ways, such as video-on-demand online and television shows formatted for video iPod users. Although distribution through these new mediums comes with significant risks of piracy, the migration of younger audiences (Disney's core customer base) away from traditional television to new media makes finding new ways to reach out to this demographic critically important. Disney has also invested $350 million to develop its own in-house video game development capabilities.
In another major acquisition, Disney purchased comic book company Marvel for $4 billion in cash and stock in 2009. The purchase gives Disney the rights to 5000 Marvel characters, including Spider Man, X-Men, and Iron Man, and their associated royalty and licensing revenues from games, movies, clothing, toys, and theme park rides. [1]
The Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923 as a movie studio, and its iconic Mickey Mouse character appeared for the first time five years years later. In 1955, Disneyland Resort opened in Anaheim, California, and the company went public two years later. Over the following decades, Disney continued to expand, acquiring film distributors and perfecting its model for consumer product merchandising. In 1996, Disney acquired ABC, and in 2006, Disney finally purchased its long-time partner Pixar, though the two had a previous distribution agreement prior to the acquisition.
The Walt Disney Company divides its operations into five business segments: Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment, Consumer Products, "Disney Interactive".
Overall advertising spending is largely driven by the economy, as well as by the presence of large-scale TV events like the Olympics. Disney's ABC has recently achieved success with shows like Lost, Grey's Anatomy, and Desperate Housewives. Advertisers are willing to pay more for airtime during shows like these because they attract large numbers of viewers. Similarly, ad prices spike during playoff sports coverage and Superbowl coverage. A very disappointing sports season or flagging TV show ratings can significantly hurt advertising revenues, as does a general economic downturn
Sensitivity to short-term fluctuations in advertising spending are somewhat offset by steady revenues from cable networks' affiliate fees, which tends to provide a more stable revenue stream.
However, a large portion of affiliate fees come from sports coverage channels in the ESPN network, where the cost of sports coverage is rising. Extended increases in sports coverage cost may materially affect operating income after 2013, when Disney's current contracts with broadcasters will expire.
With the decline of traditional media to favor of influential technologies like Youtube and Apple's iTunes/iPod, it becomes necessary for media conglomerates to learn how to tap into these channels to access the audience and the advertising revenue. Disney recently began to post both full videos and clips of its programming online at ABC.com, ESPN.com, and Disney.com. In addition, Disney has begun to sell ABC content for use on iTunes and video iPods. These are new initiatives, but they have been very popular and could be a considerable source of future growth.
The Studio Entertainment division's revenues are subject to conditions in the larger movie industry, including the rate of movie attendance. In recent years, the advent of online video and a rising amount of piracy has led to slow or flat growth in movie attendance, causing studios such as Disney to reevaluate their film distribution methods. One way the company has addressed declining cinema viewership is through enhancing the consumer movie experience, such as filming shows in I-MAX and 3-D. In the future, film studios are expected to focus more on the higher-margin DVD and television broadcast segments as a result of this decline in cinema viewership.
The DVD market has begun to mature over the last 2 years. Consumer spending on home videos dropped by about 2% in the past year. Fortunately, For Disney which derives a large portion of its revenues from syndication of its content the impact, however, as DVD sales growth has not slowed as much for Disney's target audience.
As children grow up, they tend to trade their toys for more sophisticated forms of entertainment such as video games. However, children are making switch earlier and earlier, a phenomenon termed as "age compression", so the market for video games is growing larger. Disney, however, does not currently have a large presence in this rapidly growing video game market, though the company is making large investments in this area. The vast majority of games released by Disney are geared to lower grade level children, whereas the vast majority of children would rather play games and not bother with educational games, no matter how cute the character is. Games such as Kingdom Hearts is a good example.
Disney's major competitors are the other large media conglomerates, such as News Corporation (NWS), Time Warner (TWX), Dreamworks Animation SKG (DWA), and Viacom (VIA), who directly compete with Disney in various business lines.


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Resolve 12.5
Over the years, I have used many, many different video editors - Adobe Premiere 4.2 was probably my first NLE, followed by a long stint with Sony (now MAGIX) Vegas and flutters with AVID, EDIUS, one called Speed Razor and of course I have reviewed just about every package our there over the last 20 odd years costing from hundreds to many thousands of dollars.
So, when I am told that a full on, top featured package as used by the Hollywood heavyweights is available for free, of course my ears prick up just a little and I want to know more. Is it so complex that I won't be able to grasp its workflow?
Or does it require so much computer horsepower my modest Dell XPS 2710 all-in-one won't drive it? Perhaps the claims are overblown?
As it turns out, none of these statements is true; Resolve from Blackmagic Design is a ripper of an NLE that is not complex particularly, doesn't appear to need huge horsepower (unlike say Hitfilm 2017) and all the claims about its capability are quite sound.
As a bonus, it is available as a free download for Windows, Mac OS and LINUX.
There are some very nice features there too such as an excellent bin creation and file management system, a flexible way of marking (and keeping) in and out points and timeline clip assembly that is superfast when you use the shortcut keys.
To assist in the learning of Resolve (for the latest version 12.5), there is a great tutorial book by Paul Saccone called, "The Definitive Guide to Editing with DaVinci Resolve 12.5" and this is what I have been working through over the last week.
I am up to page 43, so about a quarter of the way through. Having been involved in the past writing tutorial books and even TV based tutorials on Windows and Office, Autocad and Filemaker, I think I am qualified enough to suggest this is one of the most well written books on a software product for training I have ever read. It's not too light as to make out you're an idiot (or dummy) nor so heavy as to be unreadable. It uses the metaphor I personally prefer in tutorial writing; creating a proper project and using it all the way through, building on the knowledge you acquire as you
progress through the book to the project's completion. A library of assets to use to create this project is available from the Blackmagic Design website. At around 2GB,it is a big download and will take time on the fantasy system our government calls laughingly "broadband" unless of course you have access to the mythical NBN!!
I have seen enough of Resolve so far to seriously consider swapping out my Sony Vegas package in favour of it. (I am also unhappy with the fact there is no representation in Australia anymore for Vegas and I don't see any enthusiasm towards this market from German based MAGIX).
If Resolve has one drawback, it is the fact that some video file types are not supported which can be a pain. For example M2T files from my old XHA1 camcorder are not recognised and if I want to use any I have to convert them. Thankfully the newer Canon codec, XMF is.
We'll have a full Resolve review when I have completed the tutorial book and had a more extensive play, but I do suggest you have a look at Resolve at www.blackmagicdesign.com and download the program.
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Moving back to WA, David wrote scripts for Computer Television for video training for the just released Windows and Office 95 among others, and was then lured to Sydney to create web sites for the newly commercial Internet in 1995, building hundreds of sites under contract to OzEmail including Coates Hire, Hertz Queensland, John Williamson, the NSW Board of Studies and many, many more.
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SKF To Sponsor Penske Racing Teams in 2012
October 26, 2011
Entering its 15th year as a major associate sponsor of auto racing in North America, the SKF brand will be featured in 2012 on the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge driven by Brad Keselowski and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge driven by Kurt Busch in the Sprint Cup Series; the No. 12 Alliance Truck Parts Dodge driven by Sam Hornish Jr. in the Nationwide Series and the No. 3 Team Penske IndyCar driven by three-time Indianapolis 500 Champion Helio Castroneves.
"We are excited to be associated with Penske Racing," said Poul Jeppesen, President of SKF North America. "Their reputation for quality, preparation and consistency are a perfect match to the products SKF manufactures and the services we sell."
"We are excited to welcome SKF to the Penske Racing team," said Roger Penske. "The addition of SKF's technical knowledge and specialized mechanical expertise will be a significant benefit to our teams' ability to win across all of our racing categories."
Additionally, SKF's racing involvement stretches around the globe. Since 1947, SKF has joined forces with Formula One's Scuderia Ferrari, creating the longest technical supplier relationship in the sport. The Scuderia Ferrari F1 machines contain over 150 SKF components, designed and manufactured exclusively by SKF. SKF also maintains a close racing partnership with Ducati.
SKF is a leading global supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems and services which include technical support, maintenance and reliability services, engineering consulting and training. SKF is represented in more than 130 countries and has 15,000 distributor locations worldwide. Annual sales in 2010 were SEK 61,029 million and the number of employees was 44,742. Learn more at www.skf.com.
Penske Racing is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Competing in a variety of disciplines, cars owned and prepared by Penske Racing have produced over 340 major race wins - including a record 15 Indianapolis 500 victories, more than 410 pole positions and 23 National Championships. For more information about Penske Racing, please visit www.penskeracing.com.


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We are beginning to get e-mails and notifications that Wende Ballenberg is back in the "rescue" business big-time.
Many of you may know that she was convicted of neglect here in Clackamas County and left the State. She is a "gem". She had an 8 year old adult male Rott that she had since he was 8 weeks - we found him in a crate that was too small, weighing in at 42 pounds, and she didn't think there was anything wrong.
We hear she is actively pursuing dogs and actually is offering some dogs for adoption. I'm not sure if our D.A.'s Office is going to have the time and will to do much - but please let your networks know - stay away from her and warn you adoptive families to stay away from her.
She once bragged about a Cocker that she continued to adopt out over and over again - knowing he was a biter - she refused to refund the fees and called him her little cash cow.


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roberta Vinci beat her opponent and the rain on Monday to storm into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open for the second year running.
Vinci needed just over an hour to defeat fellow Italian Camila Giorgi 6-4 6-2, finishing in the nick of a time before a thunderstorm forced a lengthy suspension at Flushing Meadows.
"Of course I was lucky," said Vinci after scampering off the courts before the clouds burst.
Better known as a doubles player, Vinci made light work of her match with Giorgi, who had come through the qualifiers just to get into the main draw.
Giorgi, 21, upset former world number one Caroline Wozniacki to reach the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time but was outgunned by the more experienced Vinci.
"It wasn't my day, I didn't play good," she said.
A veteran professional, Vinci is nine years older than Giorgi and getting better with age.
She is currently ranked 11th in the world in singles and shares the number one ranking in doubles with Sara Errani but it has been a slow climb for the 30-year-old.
She made her grand slam singles debut at the 2001 U.S. Open and before 2011, she had only won one singles match at Flushing Meadows.
She had never made the fourth round in singles at any grand slam event until last year but has now made the last 16 at five of the last six majors.
Vinci has also hit a purple patch in doubles. Before last year she had never appeared in a grand slam final but has played in five since the start of 2011, winning the French Open and U.S. Open in 2012 and the Australian Open in January.
"I know that I'm not young, but I'm enjoy playing," Vinci said.
"I have a high ranking so I'm happy, and I try to stay focused every single day."
Vinci could play another Italian in the quarter-finals if Flavia Pennetta wins her fourth round match against Romania's Simona Halep.
Pennetta, 31, was leading Halep 6-2 4-5 when the weather turned foul and play was halted.
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Tarful is mighty cool looking, but a generic wookie in a couple of flavors (like the sandtroopers in series 2) with a Tarful chase would have been a nice way to get a few wookies in the line and fill out the box. As it stands, the clone is the only one to get in multiples. This definatley leaves Jedi open as chase figures
Greivous is awesome! Very surprised to see no Mace Windu still. I am guessing he will pop up as a chase somewhere.
Still no Mace I'm actually shocked with the reveal of the S9 chases that we probably won't be getting one of the three: Mace/Plo/Ki Adi
My chase guesses:Clone CommanderMace WinduTion Meddon
Episode IIAnakin SkywalkerObi-Wan KenobiPadme Amidala (Arena)C-3POJango FettBoba FettClone TrooperZam Wessel
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After a petition for a satellite voting station at the Armstrong Community Center by the Romney campaign was rejected due to petition irregularities, a Romney campaign official delivered a valid petition to the Emmet County auditor Tuesday afternoon, more than a day before the deadline.
Auditor Mikki Erickson told the Emmet County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning that she had rejected the earlier petition containing 155 signatures which did not specify the voting station when people signed it. Erickson said she had contacted the Iowa Secretary of State's office which advised her to consult with Emmet County Attorney Doug Hansen. After Hansen pointed out that Iowa Code requires that the location be stipulated on the petition before it is signed, Erickson rejected it.
However, petition circulators had until 5 p.m. Thursday to resubmit the petition with a minimum of 100 signatures. Erickson said attorney Bobby McMillin, a coalition director with the Romney campaign, delivered a petition with 121 signatures, 118 of which proved to be valid, by 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Erickson said six of the signatures were from Armstrong.
Erickson said petition signers must be 18 and eligible electors, meaning they must be county residents who are old enough to vote and are not prohibited from voting due to a felony conviction.
Erickson said a date and time will be set for the satellite voting station which must be open for a minimum of six hours.


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An 18-member team of Sinai Hospital employees recently completed a medical mission in Haiti to help victims of the January 12 earthquake. Watch John Herzenberg, M.D., and Aaron Zuckerberg, M.D., talk about their recent experience.
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore's orthopedic physicians choose to spend their free time going to foreign countries to treat people who would otherwise not have proper medical care. Haiti is only one of the places they travel to with their missions of help and hope.
Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, several LifeBridge Health employees have volunteered their time and services to earthquake victims. Among these are physicians Shawn Standard and Albert Aboulafia.
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2013 Kia Carens review
* New Kia Carens MPV driven in the UK * All cars come with seven seats * On sale May, priced from 17,895...
This 2013 Kia Carens is a much more desirable proposition than its predecessor, which was the last of the 'functional' old-school Kias.
Based on the Ceed hatchback, it has the company's latest family look, including its distinctive 'tiger nose' front grille.
Although a five-seat version will be offered in some markets, only the seven-seater is available in the UK.
Prices are competitive, starting at 17,895 for the 133bhp 1.6 GDi in the entry-level, but well-equipped '1' trim, and rising to 23,895 for the range-topping 134bhp 1.7 CRDi in top-spec '3' trim.
What's the 2013 Kia Carens like inside?
Like most of its key rivals, the new Carens has three full-size middle-row seats that can be slid and reclined independently.
Third-row space is also competitive, which means children and smaller adults will fit as long as they can persuade those in front to give up a little legroom.
However, getting to the third row isn't as easy as it is in a Peugeot 5008, because the middle-row seats don't slide as far out of the way and there's no memory function to make them return to their previous position.
All five rear seats can be folded to leave a long, flat load area. What's more, the new Carens has lots of handy cubbyholes, including one beneath the boot floor where you can store the luggage cover when it's not needed.
The dashboard in the new Carens is smartly styled and easy enough to use, while visibility is better than it is in many of its rivals, thanks to large windows all round.
Entry-level '1' models come with air-conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth and a USB socket.
Step up to '2' trim and you'll also get alloys, climate control and automatic lights and wipers, while range-topping '3' cars add a colour touch-screen, a reversing camera and a panoramic glass roof.
What's the 2013 Kia Carens like to drive?
Kia has put comfort before agility, which is no bad thing in an MPV. The ride is more supple and forgiving than a Peugeot 5008's, for example, with the soft suspension soaking up big bumps well.
Things can become a bit unsettled at low speeds on patchy surfaces, but the Carens is remarkably composed on the motorway.
The flipside of this is that the Carens rolls far more than the Peugeot through bends, and the front of the car runs out of grip quite easily.
The fact that the Carens is quite slow to respond to steering inputs also counts against it on twisty routes, while the steering itself has an artificial feel no matter which of its three settings you choose.
There are three engines to choose from: a 1.6-litre petrol, plus 114bhp and 134bhp versions of a 1.7 diesel.
The 133bhp petrol engine is smooth enough, but feels gutless at low revs. On top of this, its average economy of 44.1mpg will push most buyers towards the diesels.
With its 134bhp, the more potent diesel has no trouble hauling even a heavily loaded Carens, although you do have to keep the revs above about 1600rpm. This engine averages 56.4mpg.
The lower-powered 114bhp diesel isn't quite as quick, but is actually more flexible; picking up speed swiftly from low revs and delivering its power smoothly as the revs build.
All Carens come with a decidedly notchy six-speed manual gearbox as standard, while the 134bhp diesel can be mated to an optional six-speed automatic transmission.
Road noise is well suppressed, although there is a bit of wind noise from around the door mirrors.
Should I buy one?
The Carens has a lot going for it. It's smart, well-equipped and comes with the reassurance of a seven-year warranty. True, it's pretty ordinary to drive, but then so are most of its rivals, and the Kia compensates with a comfortable ride.
In most trim options it's well priced, too, undercutting its key rivals from Peugeot and Toyota. We'd go for the 114bhp 1.7 diesel; it's the most economical engine and still offers reasonable performance. Choose entry-level '1' trim and you'll pay just 19,295.
The 134bhp diesel makes less sense unless you want an auto gearbox - it's available only in range-topping '3' trim and costs a hefty 23,895. There are better MPVs to choose from at this price, including the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer.
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Specification 1.6 GDI
Engine size 1.6-litre petrol
Price from 17,895
Power 133bhp
Torque 122lb ft
0-62mph 11.3 seconds
Top speed 115mph
Fuel economy 44.1mpg
CO2 149g/km
Engine size 1.7-litre diesel
Price from 19,295
Power 114bhp
Torque 192lb ft
0-62mph 12.6 seconds
Top speed 112mph
Fuel economy 60.1mpg
CO2 124g/km
Specification 1.7 CRDi (134)
Engine size 1.7-litre diesel
Price from 21,995
Power 134bhp
Torque 243lb ft
0-62mph 10.4 seconds
Top speed 119mph
Fuel economy 56.4mpg
CO2 132g/km