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Stage 3 Truck and SUV Dimpled and Slotted Brake Kit by EBC®. Includes: 3GD Series Dimpled and Slotted Sport Rotors and Greenstuff 6000 Series Truck and SUV Brake Pads. The EBC Stage 3 Truck and SUV Brake Kit is perfect for all driving styles from everyday driving to light and moderate towing. The kit is also great if you've upgraded your truck's or SUV's wheels to some bigger ones and your stock brakes just don't deliver like you want them to. The 6000 Series Greenstuff Pads and the EBC Slotted and Dimpled Rotors welcome the challenge. The anodized layer is designed to disappear in the area that the brake pads contact the rotor.
- Angled slots on rotor surfaces allow superior expulsion of heat, water, brake dust, and friction gases
- Round indents in the rotors surface further increase cooling without the risk of cracking that drill-through holes pose
- Black GEOMET and NITROTHERM™ anti corrosive finish
- Brake rotors are unidirectional to the left and right side of your vehicle to maximize effectiveness
- 3GD vented centers feature a wider aperture for air to pass between both rotor sides for superior cooling
- EBC recommends a 500 mile break in period with lighter braking application
- Engineered to better resist mud, sand, and grit that accumulate on brakes during off-roading
- Nominal friction coefficient of 0.45 under normal driving conditions
- Patented organic AF42/66 pad friction material features a low level of metallic compounds that reduces rotor wear by up to 50%
- Produces a low amount of brake dust
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- Patented Brake-In™ red pad surface coating provides better grip during the first 100 miles after new pads are installed
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- Dimples are resistant to cracking compared to drilled holes
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For heavier pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, EBC offers the Greenstuff 6000 Series Truck and SUV Brake Pads to give you longer pad life, low rotor wear, and reduced brake dust. Instead of neck-breaking autobahn grip, Greenstuff 6000 pads are formulated for the unique needs of heavier trucks and sport utilities that venture off-road. Unlike factory original semi-metallic pads, these are constructed from an organic aramid compound which is made with Kevlar and Twaron composites to create a harder pad surface that is extremely resistant to dirt, rocks, and sand. While that harder brake pad surface takes longer to wear down, the improved pad life will not come at the expense of your rotors. Because steel wool compounds are pared to minimum levels, you will find a new set of rotors will last through two sets of brake pads. Should you install new pads without replacing rotors, pre-chamfered pad edges will mate perfectly against the grooves and lips that normally form on the rotor surfaces, so the meat of the pad makes contact against the rotor center where it counts. These pads also feature a red top layer coating designed to scour glaze and hot spots off worn brake rotors during the break-in process. As it does that, the coating also serves to provide a higher level of grip to counteract low friction levels that exist before bedding is complete. Built-in shims ensure any high-frequency vibration is absorbed rather than transferred as squealing noise, even under the most extreme weather conditions.
In government R90 tests of replacement brake components, EBC Greenstuff pads have been shown to deliver equivalent performance, bedding, cold temperature operation, and speed sensitivity versus original manufacturer parts. EBC's patented Greenstuff brake pad material also ensures the pads are soft enough to avoid brake squeal, but not so soft that longevity becomes compromised. Built-in shims ensure any high-frequency vibration is absorbed to prevent squealing even under the most extreme weather conditions.
Founded and based in the United Kingdom, EBC Brakes® is a premiere producer of brake components for passenger cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, ATVs, and even scooters. EBC brake pads and rotors are preferred by fleet operators of emergency vehicles, livery cabs, and by discerning racers all over the world for the effective grip, superior lifespan, resistance to heat buildup, and proper fit they deliver. From the company president down to every employee, EBC strongly believes that brake components that are truly superior must be constructed from the most effective materials and also offer the lowest environmental impact possible. Likewise, EBC will never put their name on any products that cut corners in development, quality control, or are manufactured using sweatshop working conditions where human rights are not valued. When you want the best, most responsible brake components that meet or exceed OEM specification without dealer OEM markup, EBC Brakes is the only name you need to know.


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Brad Pitt: Furniture Designer for Pollaro!
The 48-year-old actor has teamed up with designer Frank Pollaro for a new line of furniture – Pitt-Pollaro.
"I've been doodling ideas for buildings and furniture since the early 1990s, when I first discovered [Charles Rennie] Mackintosh and Frank Lloyd Wright," Brad told Architectural Digest. "Actually, I found Wright in college, when looking for a lazy two-point credit to get out of French. It forever changed my life."
The pair decided to work together after Frank visited Brad's home to install a commissioned piece and saw his sketchbook.
"I asked him, 'Why don't we make some of this stuff real?'" Frank said. "Brad said he thought that could be fun."
The Pitt-Pollaro line will be unveiled at an event in New York that takes place November 13 through 15. If you can't make it, make sure to check out pitt-pollaro.com on November 11 for the website launch!
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CastleLord wrote:I have played it finished it and all that and it's a great game indeeed.
Knight of Honor wrote:CastleLord wrote:I have played it finished it and all that and it's a great game indeeed.
You can't finish Oblivion unless you play through every possibility . Which would be many hours of gameplay indeed.
I like shooting at random people and hearing them shout "By the Nine Divines! Assault! Assault".
mklovin95 wrote:I have it and the expansions and love it all. I can't wait for the next one to come out next year.
RichardAM wrote:They've been quiet about it. All the Fallout DLC is done- in a few months they're releasing a GOTY edition for that, but that's easy and won't take much time. Of course they'll be exploring doing something new with Elder Scrolls, even if they may only currently be at the design stage.
I wouldn't take much away from them saying we'll have to wait, but at the sametime, suggesting something's coming out next year is silly.
DarkTemplar wrote:...Fallout had to bring out all those DLC's because the original ending was so rubbishy and rushed. You wouldn't want to same to happen with a new Oblivion game.
DarkTemplar wrote:Also it would be nice if they had more diversity when visiting Oblivion in the next game. I know I was getting pretty tired of closing Oblvion gates by scaling similar towers over and over again, maybe if they were more eventful like the Bruma gate were it is timed.
Blaze Ryder wrote:I'd like to point out that Fallout 3's ending was neither rubbishy nor rushed. The ending was intended to be definite and final, and probably a give a reason to purchase the Broken Steel DLC. On a side note, F3 had 5 DLC packs while ES4: Oblivion had 9 DLC packs, most of which were just houses.
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LEXINGTON, KY (October 11, 2012) – Spendthrift Farm's homebred Moonwalk, dismissed at 36-1 odds, held off Kitten's Point by a nose to win the 22nd running of the $150,000 JPMorgan Chase Jessamine (Grade 3) for 2-year-old fillies before a crowd of 10,051 at Keeneland.
Moonwalk ran the 1 1/16 miles on a firm turf course in 1:45.17 and increased her bankroll to $122,150 with the $90,000 winner's check. The daughter of Malibu Moon out of the Red Ransom mare Lucinda K, who was offered at the 2011 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, improved her record to 4-2-1-1.
Sunset Time, ridden by Julio Garcia, led the field of 11 through early fractions of :23.89, :49.56 and 1:15.26 with Moonwalk in closest pursuit. Summer of Fun and Oscar Party tracked in the second flight to the top of the stretch where Summer of Fun made a three-wide move to join the leaders.
Summer of Fun took the lead at midstretch only to have Moonwalk battle back to her inside and Kitten's Point rally five wide on the outside. In a four-horse photo finish at the line, Moonwalk prevailed by a nose for Lanerie's third victory of the afternoon. Kitten's Point finished a head in front of Summer of Fun, who was a nose ahead of Oscar Party.
Moonwalk returned $74, $28.40 and $17.40. Kitten's Point paid $5.60 and $4.40 with Summer of Fun returning $4.80 to show.
Completing the field in order were Sunset Time, Hedonemewrongsong, Pure Fun, Pappascat, Go Kitten Go, favored Always Kitten and Free Song.
Racing resumes Friday with a 10-race program that begins at 1:05 p.m. (ET). Highlighting the card is the 16th running of the $100,000 Buffalo Trace Franklin County for fillies and mares going 5 ½ furlongs on the turf. The Buffalo Trace Franklin County goes as the ninth race with a 5:21 p.m. post time.


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.Brown receives first hearing today
A man suspected of setting two house fires in July goes before the Lenoir County District Court today.
Lamar Brown, 21, is charged with two counts of felony first-degree arson for allegedly trying to burn buildings at 1025 E. Caswell St. and 1015 E. King St. on July 26, 2012. The properties are separated by Lovit Hires Park, east of South Adkin Street.
Brown was already behind bars in Pamlico County for a felony breaking and entering charge � he�s due back in Lenoir County District Court Wednesday in regard to that crime.
�He was charged in Kinston the week before last � he was the one that was caught breaking into a vehicle at Neuse Sport Shop,� Kinston Department of Public Safety Sgt. Keith Goyette said. �We got him on surveillance, and that�s how we got him from that B&E. He was charged with attempted breaking and entering a motor vehicle. So, that�s what he was in jail for. And he�s only in jail in Pamlico County because of shortage of units at (the Lenoir) County Jail.�
The two arson charges are Class D felonies, while the attempted breaking and entering charge is the least felonious, a Class I felony.
No one was injured in the fires, which were attended to by the Fire and Rescue and Law Enforcement divisions of the KDPS. Evidence collected at the scenes and information gleaned from witness interviews led law enforcement to serve an arrest warrant on Brown.
At this time, KDPS officials don�t know what would have motivated Brown to set the fires.
Brown received a secured bond of $25,000.
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To say that Josh Totte has a bright future ahead would be a gross understatement. The Palo Alto High junior recently signed a letter of intent to play soccer for – wait for it – Yale.
"I always dreamt about going to a great academic and athletic school," he said. "When Yale started to show interest in me, they immediately jumped to the forefront of my list."
Totte, a 5-foot-8, 150-pound midfielder, glue-guy and captain of the Quakes' U16 Academy team, has parlayed a successful youth soccer career into a future playing at one of the world's most esteemed universities. And picking Yale wasn't as easy as you might think – there were other notable suitors.
"Before Yale started to show interest, I was considering Princeton, Wake Forest, UC-Davis and Santa Clara," said Totte. "But once I visited Yale and met with the coaches, I knew it was the perfect fit for me."
After a successful freshman campaign on the varsity squad at "Paly", at the ripe old age of 15, Totte and a handful of his teammates were faced with a tough decision: continue to play with their friends on the high school team, or take the road less traveled, a road not open to many, and play with the Quakes' Academy team.
This choice, tough as it might have been, was fairly obvious to him. "The Academy gives you a lot of exposure and it's really good competition," he said. "I didn't want to give that up in order to play high school."
This decision demonstrated much of the same maturity he has shown as the Academy team captain, and the Academy staff assisted in the process, which meant a lot to Totte.
"The Academy staff (Chris Leitch, Stephen Wondolowski and Marquis White) played a huge role in this process," he said. "The Yale coaches (head coach Brian Tompkins and assistant Hiro Suzuki) watched me play during an Academy game and that began the recruiting cycle.
"I owe all the credit to my coaches, family and, most importantly, my teammates for pushing me in practice to get to where I am."
Leitch, the Academy's technical director, sounded like a proud father when speaking about Totte. "Josh is an excellent young man who has fantastic qualities, both on and off the field," he said. "Matching exceptional young men with exceptional universities in order for those players to have opportunities to continue their soccer development and get a great education is a big part of what we do.
"We are excited that Josh has chosen Yale. He is ensured a great education and we will continue to bring him back into the fold with us in etween his college seasons."
Sports will continue to be a major part of Totte's life both on and off the field.
"I intend to study psychology," he said, "and would love to take classes specifically on sports psychology, as I think it is an incredibly interesting field."
His grade point average has never been below 3.75 in any semester, and twice he has racked up at least a 4.0, all the while taking an advanced schedule of classes. This past semester, his weighted GPA registered 4.16 and he won the 2012 President's Award for logging over 100 hours of community service during the calendar year. Not bad for a young man whose driver's license still has wet ink on it.


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Homemade Wine: Michael Claypool of Clay Pigeon
Michael Claypool started making wine in his Portland, Oregon, garage a couple years ago, and now he's applied for a liquor license and is taking the necessary steps to become a full–fledged wine making operation, Clay Pigeon. There are large vats of lovely, earthy–smelling Syrahs aging in the cold, concrete space usually reserved for long–forgotten tools and two automobiles. Find out how this home winemaker turned his tinkering into a delicious reality.
Michael and his wife Sasha, are artisan food and beverage seekers of the utmost dedication. Having traveled across the United States interviewing cheese makers and farmers for four months, crafting an interview/storytelling project, Cheese by Hand, which would eventually lead to Sasha's first book, West Coast Guide to Cheese, it's safe to say these two individuals are passionate and curious about the fine foods and wines of the world. Sasha's career took off as a cheese expert, author and small scale cheese-making advocate while Michael grew more and more excited about that grape-derived brew that pairs so well with cheese.
Michael's experience working in a winery in 2005 got him thinking about making his own wines, and it was in his Portland, Oregon garage where he got stomping. Armed and ready with deliveries of local grapes, Michael, Sasha and friends get to work destemming the fruit and picking out any leaves before hand-cranking the juicy gems through a press. After a couple of weeks fermenting with yeast in the large white tubs, the grape skins and sediments rise to the surface in what looks like the foam on a cappuccino on a much larger and grape-filled scale. Michael pokes this layer a few times per day at this stage to release the gases formed during fermentation.
Finally, the wine is aged in several wooden barrels before being bottled. Michael explained to me the "wine does most of the work" which I found fascinating to really ponder the origin and making of this beverage we so enjoy with food, I'll never take a sip again without thinking of this complex and eduring process. As with all the culinary basics, the method may be simple but that does not mean it's easy to get superb results. Clay Pigeon, a garage winery, has done just that!
Interview with Michael of Clay Pigeon Winery
When did you decide to try to make wine at home?
I went to work for a winery in Sonoma in 2005 and knew after that I wanted to make wine. But living in a New York apartment, it made it a bit difficult. Once we moved to Portland we had a larger space and access to great grapes in the Willamette Valley.
Can you briefly describe the process to us, in layman's terms?
Well I make red wine so I will walk through the basic red wine process: take the grapes off the stems, soak them to get better color, add yeast to convert the sugar to alcohol, press this mixture to get the juice away from the skins and seeds, perform secondary fermentation (malolactic fermentation) to convert the harsh malic acid to softer lactic acid, let it sit in barrel (or other container) until it tastes good and bottle. Each of those steps is filled with small decisions that helps differentiate your style of wine.
Such as?
Do you destem all your grapes or leave some stems on for more tannin and structure? Do you cold soak your grapes or ferment right away? Do you add yeast or let the natural yeast in the air and on the grapes do the fermentation? Do you use barrels to age? Do you use new or older oak barrel? Do you filter the wine (to get better clarity in the bottle)? The variations are endless!
What's the most rewarding part of making your own wine?
Getting to be the one that makes all those decisions and then seeing how they affect the wine. It is an interesting mix of science and art; having all the data in front of you but still relying on your senses and intuition on what is needed or not needed for the wine. Plus being able to drink it is pretty great!
How does homemade wine differ from commercially-made wine?
Well it doesn't have to be different other than the scale of production. Home-makers might make just 5 or 10 gallons of wine where a normal winery is making hundreds if not thousands of gallons of wine. A home winemaker also might not have access to quality grapes so that can affect the taste. As you would imagine, bad grapes make bad wine.
What are you making this week?
Pinot Noir and Syrah. The Pinot is from Mistletoe Vineyard near Dallas OR and the Syrah is from Cliff Creek Vineyards in Gold Hill, OR. This year I decided to pull some of the Syrah juice off the skins early, before fermentation, and make a little Rose wine — we will see how that goes.
Describe your ideal glass of wine and what else is on the table?
Ideal glass of wine is probably a red wine from Burgundy (Pinot Noir) from Echezeaux or La Tache... and dinner! I believe that wine is to be part of a meal, so some bread, cheese, meats, perhaps some boeuf bourguignon for a perfect meal on a cold night.
• Visit Michael's winery online: Clay Pigeon
• Read the Interview with Sasha we did last year: Sasha Davies and the West Coast Guide to Cheese
Related: How to Taste Wine like a Wine Professional
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said most corruption cases, which have been used to target his government, date back to the UPA-I and people still handed over UPA a second tenure, suggesting that it was not as much a big issue as made out by the opposition and the media.
"Corruption charges against government relate to UPA-I and people of the country have not heeded to those charges and given us a second term," he said, mentioning scandals involving 2G spectrum allocation and coal block allotment, decisions which were made during his first term between 2004 and 2009.
At his press conference, Singh consistently downplayed corruption charges levelled against his government and said "I honestly believe that history will be kinder to me than the contemporary media or for that matter the Opposition in Parliament."
"The opposition had vested interest and media, CAG and other entities played on it some time... When history is written, we will come out unscathed," he said, adding that he had taken action to deal with the charges and stressed that "any wrong doing in government decisions will be punished".
He, though, admitted that corruption was an issue and Aam Admi Party led by Arvind Kejriwal has been able to "make success out of their concerns of eradication of corruption".
Singh also brushed aside accusations that he did not assert himself enough when his colleagues made controversial decisions which resulted in leveling of corruption charges.
"I was the one who insisted spectrum allocation should be transparent and fair... coal block allocation should be on auction basis... There were irregularities but dimensions of irregularities were overstated by media and CAG," he said.
Having served almost 10 uninterrupted years in power, the second longest after Jawaharlal Nehru, Singh said he felt dealing with corruption was not an easy process.
"This is not a matter which only one party can accomplish. Various political parties should come together to deal with this monster," he said.
Recognised for his personal integrity, he emphasised that he never used his office to enrich friends or relatives. "I have served the country with utmost dedication and integrity. I have never used my office to enrich my friends or relatives," he said.
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA et al v. HERBERT
Plaintiff: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and GYASI MARTIN
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Filed: April 20, 2012
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Parvovirus in dogs
Parvovirus, commonly known as Parvo is a devistating illness which can affect any unvaccinated dog. Especially puppy.
Parvovirus attacks the gastrointestinal tract, once symptoms occur time is of the essence, most deaths occur 2-3 days after symptoms show.
The signs of Parvo are vomiting and diarreah ( usually bloody) which results in weightloss and dehydration, if not diagnosed or treated, death will soon follow.
The virus is very hardy and can survive cold, hot, moist environments.
It is typically spread through the feces of an infected dog, shed after 2 weeks of infection.
The virus can be brought into your home by your shoes,friends shoes ect. So not vaccinating because "your dog stays home" is NO guaratee that they will not come in contact with the virus.
Some breeds are said to be more suseptical to the virus than others, these breeds are the Rottweiler, Doberman, German Shepherd, Pitbull, Labrador Retreivers ect... Although it is important to remember that ANY dog can be infected if not vaccinated.
Once parvo has been diagnosed by your veterinarian there are treatment options that can end up being quite costly. Your puppy could be hooked up to an IV for upwards of a week at the vet clinic. You could be looking at bills that could be easily upward of $1000.00 treatment. Depending on the stage your dog is in chances of survival can be slim. Which is again why you must act immediately if your dog is displaying any of these symptoms. Immediate trip to the vet is nessecary.
It is important to have your puppy ( regardless of breed) vaccinated against this and other viruses and diseases.
It is always better to Prevent than rely on a cure.
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A Listowel, Co Kerry pub owner is facing charges after a session featuring dozens of people dressed as nuns went on for hours after official closing time.
BBC News reports that Christy Walsh of Listowel has been fined a total of €700 after his pub was raided twice in one night. The raid, however, were on the night of a massive charity event meant to raise money for Pieta House and achieve a Guinness World Record.
The 'Nunday' event took place in Listowel on June 30 of last year. It set a new record for the "largest gathering of people dressed as nuns," with 1,436 adults gathering at a GAA sports ground in the town.
Ensuring to not offend anyone, the organizers of the charity event spoke with local priests and nuns to clear the idea for 'Nunday' with them first. They found the idea humorous, and apparently gave it their "blessing."
The event was staged in order to benefit Pieta House, a suicide and self-harm awareness charity. The idea for the event came from a Co Kerry couple whose 17 year old son had taken his own life.
Mr Walsh, who was a member of the Nunday organizing committee, said the small town's population doubled for the day as over 1000 extra people came to Listowel to either participate in or witness the unusual event.
Despite the town's charitable effort, police raided Walsh's pub in Listowel twice on that night after closing - the first time about 45 minutes after closing when about 30 'nuns' were found, and later around 4am when about 21 'nuns' were still having the craic.
Walsh said he was there for the police's first visit and admitted that they were just "doing their job." However, he wasn't present for their second raid as he was helping drive people home. Walsh claims that many of the people who were in the pub after hours were only there as they were waiting for cabs.
Walsh elaborated that the number of people in town that day nearly doubled for the event, but the cabs didn't expand to accommodate the large crowds.
Nunday in Listowel raised an impressive €26,000 for Pieta House, which helps put Walsh's fines in perspective. He said to the Irish Independent "I'm disappointed with the fine, but it won't stop me from doing charity work again."
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|Posted: October 15, 2008
SEMI launches SOLARCON, a new series of trade events for the photovoltaic market
|(Nanowerk News) SEMI, the global trade association for the microelectronics manufacturing industry and organizer of SEMICON® expositions, and PV Group, the global association for the photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing supply chain, have announced the launch of SOLARCON, a new series of trade events dedicated to serving the rapidly growing photovoltaic manufacturing market.
|The new events and dates announced are:
|SOLARCON Korea, January 20-22, 2009, COEX, Seoul, Korea
|SOLARCON China, March 17-19, 2009, SNIEC, Shanghai, China
|SOLARCON Singapore, May 20-22, 2009, Suntec Exhibiton Centre, Singapore
|Each of the SOLARCON events will be co-located with existing SEMICON events in the regions. In co-locating with SEMICON, SOLARCON will leverage the existing visitor and show infrastructure, allowing exhibiting companies serving the photovoltaic and microelectronics markets to reach both communities without needing multiple exhibits in multiple events. The co-location strategy also continues SEMI's commitment to grow existing shows and partnerships while reducing the proliferation of new stand-alone events.
|The introduction of SOLARCON addresses the expanding market for and rising interest in photovoltaic manufacturing technology. In recent years, PV has been a fast-growing segment of SEMICON events around the world as PV buyers have flocked to SEMI events to see the leading suppliers and a broad range of process, automation, materials, quality control, and other technologies that serve both industries. As the PV industry has grown, the unique needs of the PV community at SEMICON events have merited a dedicated exposition supported by exclusive programs, audience recruitment, networking events, promotional opportunities, and other features. Current SEMICON exhibitors who serve both the microelectronics and PV industries will especially benefit from the expanded reach and buying power of the co-located events.
|"The introduction of SOLARCON will allow SEMI to address issues, showcase technologies, and develop programs focused on photovoltaic manufacturing in a forum specifically dedicated to the needs of the PV industry," said Stanley Myers, president and CEO of SEMI. "We are excited to expand our service to this important growing market and to foster new opportunities for the solar community."
|The SOLARCON events in Korea, China, and Singapore join other SEMI and PV Group-sponsored and supported PV events including PV Japan, Intersolar (Munich), and Intersolar North America, the latter co-located with SEMICON West in San Francisco.
|About SEMI
|SEMI is the global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chains for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries. SEMI member companies are the engine of the future, enabling smarter, faster and more economical products that improve our lives. Since 1970, SEMI has been committed to helping members grow more profitably, create new markets and meet common industry challenges. SEMI maintains offices in Austin, Beijing, Brussels, Hsinchu, Moscow, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.semi.org.
|About PV Group
|As the global association for the photovoltaic (PV) supply chain, the PV Group is committed to delivering targeted, high value, productive solar exhibitions and conferences to the industry and our members. Working with industry partners and existing events, the PV Group supports events that encourage collaboration on industry roadmaps, align with customer priorities, and focus on common industry obstacles.
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20 Years Ago
From The Files Of January 18, 1990 '90 Denis Strait, 24, Needmore, was named Needmore Volunteer Fire Co.'s Fireman of the Year at the company's annual banquet on January 13. Strait served as the company's assistant fire chief in 1989 and will serve as fire chief in 1990. Southern Fulton School Board voted Tuesday, January 16, to reject the fact finder's report in its contract dispute with the Southern Fulton Education Association, the teachers' union, according to district Superintendent William Printz. The board's vote to reject the report follows a vote last Friday by the teachers' union to accept the fact finder's report.
John Kirk of Warfordsburg was sworn in as a new director of the Fulton Conservation District, replacing Lonnie Palmer of Warfordsburg, and county Commissioner Bob Garlock was sworn in for another term as commissioner representative on the board at the district's annual luncheon held last January 11. More than 25 persons attended the luncheon designed to honor district directors and cooperating agencies.
Fulton Honor Guard officers sworn in at the banquet held last Sunday night were Robert Mann, Richard Souders, Ronald House, David Welsh, Wayne Souders and Carl Ramsey.
Fulton countians put on a good showing in various competitions at the Pennsylvania Farm Show last week at Harrisburg. Emil Mellott & Son, Needmore, captured 17 spots in the Corriedale sheep showings held January 11. The Mellotts captured a first and second in fall lamb, a first in all ewe lamb and a third in the reserve champion ewe. They also took second in pen of lambs, and get-of-sire, fourths in spring ram lamb and fifth in spring ram lamb; sixth and ninth in spring ewe lamb and seventh in yearling ewe. Andy Mellott garnered five places in the Cheviot sheep competitions on Sunday. He took a third in yearling ram, fourth in get-of-sire, ninth and 10th in yearling ewe and 12th in spring ewe lamb. Jack Clark, Hustontown, capture four places in Chester white swine competition on Sunday. He came home with a seventh and eighth in January gilts and a ninth and 10th in February gilts. Clark also captured four spots in the Yorkshire swine competitions that same day, a fourth and 16th in January gilts and a 13th and 15th in February gilts. Clark also purchased the grand champion Hampshire swine for $750. Brian Lake, Big Cove Tannery, took two spots in the spotted swine competitions, capturing seventh in January gilt and an eighth in February gilt. In the family living awards competition, Linda Seiders, McConnellsburg, took third in spaghetti sauce, and Nicole Seiders took fifth in pilgrim bars for third-year members enrolled in foods for special occasions. Southern Fulton High School placed 12th in the school exhibits competition.
Deaths: Ferne Knepper, Hustontown; Anatsiah Kaleyias, Hustontown; Robert Stains, Sanborn; Josephine Shinham, Hagerstown; Lois Berkstresser, Johnstown; Goldie Frehn, Hustontown; Gerald Souders, Hagerstown; Leona Fox, Berkeley Springs.
Births at the Medical Center: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Gordon of McConnellsburg on January 8; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Morey of Chambersburg on January 9.
A son, Adam Nicholas, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Doyle, McConnellsburg, January 10 at Hershey Medical Center.
30 Years Ago
From The Files Of January 17, 1980 '80 A strong emotional atmosphere gripped many of the McConnellsburg firemen, wives and guests in ceremonies honoring
the Rev. Dr. David R. Hoover, this year's "Fireman of the Year" of the McConnellsburg Fire Co. Rev. Hoover currently is in the coronary care unit of the Washington County Hospital, since suffering a heart attack on January 5. The award was presented by past company president David Wright at the firemen's annual banquet Wednesday evening. Another highlight of the evening was the burning of the $60,000 mortgage that had been taken on to build the new addition to the firehall.
The Penn's Village Shoping Center complex in Mc- Connellsburg will change hands January 18. The property, owned by Robert Patt of the Allegheny Development Corp. of Altoona, is being purchased by Dillard Realty of Fort Loudon, acting as agent for McConnellsburg businessman Ray Koontz. The stores and office buildings in the shopping center are under current lease to the Creasy Company of Hagerstown for The Country Pantry Supermarket; Josid Inc. of Chambersburg for the Big D Discount Store, the McConnellsburg State Health Center and the Fulton County Office of the Department of Public Welfare.
Thirty-three-year-old Frank Mellott, Needmore, was presented with the "Fireman of the Year" award by the Needmore Fire Co. during its 10th annual banquet last Saturday night.
Velda D. Bowman, 47, Three Springs, was killed in Friday in a head-on collision on Route 994, one mile south of Rockhill Furnace in Huntingdon County. The other driver, Stephen R. Snyder, Three Springs, was admitted in critical condition to the intensive-care unit at the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon.
Specials at the IGA: Crisco shortening, $1.99, 3 lbs.; Bounce fabric softener, 99 cents; fresh ground beef, $1.49 lb.
Now playing at the Reality Theatre: "Fast Break." Now playing at Fulton Theatre: "Rich Kids."
Births at the Medical Center: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip W. Hornbaker of Mercersburg on January 8; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Leese of Needmore on January 9; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Myers of Lemasters on January 11.
Deaths: Clyde Hendershot, Camp HIill; Leo Fields, McConnellsburg; Alfred Schilling, Breezewood; Wesley Mellott, McConnellsburg; Velda Bowman, Three Springs.
40 Years Ago
From The Files Of January 29, 1970 '70 Sgt. First Class Harold J. Peck was recently awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in ground operations
against hostile forces in the Republic of Vietnam from January 1969 to December 1969. The written citation presented with the medal lauds Sgt. Peck's devotion to duty and his willingness to work beyond the level normally expected. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peck of McConnellsburg and is married to the former Yoshiko Kagawa of Kobe, Japan, whom he met while serving in Japan in 1955.
At 7:25 p.m. on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Krauser owners of Krause's Store in Needmore, were held up at gunpoint and robbed of $250. Early Monday morning, a 19-year-old St. John's Run, W.Va., youth was arrested by West Virgina State Police and charged with the crime.
News of men in service: Airman Landis B. Stains, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl V. Stains of Hustontown, has completed basic training. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip W. Hixon of Hancock announce the engagement of their daughter, G. Marlene, to Gary C. Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Sullivan Sr. of Little Orleans, Md.
The dining room of the Hustontown area firehall was the setting for the 25th wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan R. Henry of Harrisonville.
Karen Dennis, Bonetta G. Howells and David Shives Jr., all of McConnellsburg, were named to the dean's list for high academic achievement at Shippensburg State College for the fall term.
Deaths: John M. Showalter, Barree, formerly of Hopewell; Mrs. Hulda Gladfelter, McConnellsburg; John Mosten, McConnellsburg; Horace Clevenger, Waynesboro; Nelson O. Sixes, Gettysburg.
Births at the Medical Center: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harr of Warfordsburg on January 19; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Leasure of Warfordsburg on January 19; a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Buterbaugh of Fort Loudon on January 20; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor of Harrisonville on January 21.
50 Years Ago
From The Files Of February 4, 1960 '60 Pictured in this issue are Fred Mellott, County Cancer Crusade chairman; Mrs. Howard Sipes, executive secretary; Mrs.
Fred Mellott and Mrs. Brooks Smith, education chairman, with Gov. George Leader at a Cancer Society meeting in Bedford.
Roger D. Daniels of Needmore suffered internal injuries, rib fractures and lacerations of the head and face and underwent surgery at Chambersburg Hospital following an accident on Friday in which his car was demolished when it failed to negotiate a turn on Route 30 near Harrisonville.
George E. Martz of Harrisonville was promoted on December 30 to Marine sergeant while serving with the Marine Attack Squadron 214 at the Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. He entered the service in 1953.
Central Pennsylvania's first direct distance dialing telephone service will be placed in operation on Sunday, February 14, in McConnellsburg and seven adjoining communities by the United Telephone Co.
During 1959 Fulton countians purchased $139,337 worth of Savings Bonds compared to $135,754 in 1958.
Approximately 100 local teenagers enjoyed a record hop at the White Swan Restaurant on Saturday night with Bill Selser acting as disc jockey and entertainment by "The 4-Js" – John Helman, John Adams, John Black and Jack Sipes – accompanied by Don Chubb on the drums.
Mrs. Raney Booth of Warfordsburg is being treated at the Berkeley Springs Hospital for a fractured hip and pneumonia.
Mrs. Minnie Powell of Warfordsburg is being treated at the Berkeley Springs Hospital for severe injuries suffered in a fall at her home last Wednesday.
Miss Eliza Corbin of Washington, D.C., visited on Tuesday with her cousin, Mrs. Robert Lodge, and left on Saturday to resume her duties in Vietnam as a member of USOM Agriculture.
The Fort Littleton Riding Club changed its named to the Fulton Rodeo and Saddle Club at a recent meeting.
The 1959 audit for Fulton County shows total receipts at $149,001.35 and total expenditures at $130,426.91.
Livestock market quotations show steers selling for $24 to $26.25; butcher heifers from $19 to $22.50; bulls from $21 to $23; cows $14 to $16 and hogs $13.75 to $14.50.
A talent show entitled "Major Bones Amateur Hour" with Martin Sprenkle as Major Bones, will be held at the local high school on February 10 to benefit the March of Dimes.
Army Pfc. John K. Gordon, McConnellsburg, a messenger in the 50th Infantry Co. A in Wildflecken, recently mastered the technique of skiing, being trained by a skilled German ski instructor.
Serviceman Gerald Wible, Knobsville, left on Monday for Greenland where he will be stationed for a year.
Mercy Heller of Hancock and Keen Elbin of Warfordsburg were married last Saturday at Great Cacapon, W.Va.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hollenshead have reopened their store in Harrisonville after a three-week vacation in Florida.
Daryl Zimmerman of Harrisonville is a patient in Cameron Memorial Hospital in Bryon, Ohio, after being severely burned in a truck accident.
Marine Acting Cpl. William W. Tritle, McConnellsburg, is participating in field training exercises on the island of Molokai in Hawaii.
Births at the Medical Center: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Deshong, McConnellsburg, on January 26; a son to Mr. and Mrs. Max McQuade, McConnellsburg, on January 30.
Deaths: Miss Mary Elizabeth Harris, St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Webster Mills; Roland Y. Bergstresser of Huntingdon, formerly of Dublin Mills.
60 Years Ago
From The Files Of February 2, 1950 '50 A veteran of 33 years service as assistant postmaster at Mercersburg, a Mercersburg man is now under $1,000 cash bond on
charges of stealing United States mail, filed this week by postal inspectors.
A 1949 Chevrolet sedan, stolen from Frank Johnston on January 26, was found this week abandoned in Ohio.
Mrs. Mary Kirk Linn, who was born in 1850 at Warfordsburg, celebrated her 100th birthday on January 8 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.S. Petty, in Roanoke, Va.
Calvin Conrad Glazier and Janice Norma Duvall were married January 26.
Gene Krupa, one of the world's great drummers, will bring his world-famous band to the local American Legion Home on February 15.
James J. Harris, widely known former resident and popular businessman of Fulton County, died at Hanover General Hospital on January 23.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Mellott of Needmore announce the birth of a daughter on January 25.
Deaths: John Z. Sipes, formerly of Hustontown; Mrs. Merrill D. Tice of Halethorpe, Md.
70 Years Ago
From The Files Of February 1, 1940 '40 Deaths: Mrs. Manervia Mellott; Donald Eugene, infant son of Eugene and Alice Barnett Wilson of Hustontown.
Col. Louise E. Shucker, state supervisor of the Emergency Corp. and Freed Loan, will be in McConnellsburg on February 6 to take applications from local farmers who need cash loans but cannot receive credit from any other source.
Rush McDowell Cline, 66, lifelong resident and businessman of Fulton County, died in Waynesboro Hospital on Wednesday morning. Mr. Cline started his business career as a tinner at Fort Littleton, then operated a general store there. Quitting the store, he opened the Buick Garage in McConnellsburg and then, in 1924, purchased the City Motel and, after a complete remodelling, operated this with his brother, Morgan, as the McDowell Hotel. After leaving the hotel business, he devoted his time to farming in Dublin Township.
The supervisors of Licking Creek Township – Oliver Daniels, Urner Truax and George Hess – killed a large blacksnake while shoveling snow last Wednesday. The snake, over five feet in length, was crawling over the snow when they discovered it.
A Dodge truck, operated by Kenneth P. Seiders, collided with a Chevrolet car, operated by John Ray, on Lincoln Way East last Friday evening. Damage to both vehicles was set at $25.
On January 29, Miss Sally Kzionzak was married to Raymond Zwiebel, the new manager of the Harris Hotel.
At the evening service in St. Paul's Lutheran Church this Sunday evening, the Junior Choir will wear their new tailor-made vestments for the first time. A illuminated altar cross will be used during the singing of the recessional. This cross, discontinued some time ago, will be put into service again because so many people have requested it.
David J. Lowe, son of Mrs Vallie Lowe and the late Rev. Wm. J. Lowe, is now heard on a half-hour radio broadcast over WBAL, Baltimore, every Sunday morning. Mr.
Lowe is organist and choir director of The First Baptist Church in Baltimore.
A Herco oil burner was installed this week at Ray's Bakery.
George E. Tritle, a member of the News staff, was admitted to Chambersburg Hospital on Sunday for observation.
John Comerer celebrated his 90th birthday on January 30 at his home on Lincoln Way East. He is enjoying comparatively good health.
Death: Lee Bolinger of Salem, Ill.
80 Years Ago
From The Files Of January 30, 1930 '30 Deaths: James A. McElhaney of Greencastle; Anthony
Grant Shoemaker of Huntingdon; James Blair Mort of Broad Top; John Mock of Shirleysburg; John Clevenger of Big Cove Tannery.
Rev. J. Beale Meloy, writing about the revival services now in progress in the local Methodist Church, says: "The service last Sabbath evening will never be forgotten. The great audience showed that the people of McConnellsburg and vicinity appreciate the word of the Lord. The singing, led by Mr. Lumkin, a traveling salesman, was an inspiration. The pastor preached "Sins Losses," the many present giving close attention to the message. At the conclusion of the sermon, while the spirit of God wrought mightily, 20 persons knelt at the altar for pardon, a scene over which heaven rejoiced and God's people were glad. In all, about 40 have come to Christ.'
Sanner Ray has moved his sawmill from Roaring Run to his presently purchased tract, known as the Geo. A Harris lands, on the Cove Mountain. The tract is about six miles long and is expected to furnish work for Mr. Ray's crew for about three years.
The filling station, built recently by Lewis Garlock, in the triangle at the east end of Mc- Connellsburg, was taken over by the Standard Oil Co. on February 1. The men of the Garlock family have been retained as attendants.
Emmanuel Walker and Beatrice Knepper were married January 1.
Daniel S. Palmer and Margaret L. Dudley were married on January 24.
Frank R. "Happ" Kirchner, pitcher for the McConnellsburg baseball team last summer, has secured a contract with the American Legion Baseball Club of Boston, Mass. He has been requested to report to the San Carlos Hotel, Pensacola, Fla., on the morning of February 25 when preseason practice will be started by the team. Only 24 years old now, his friends here hope that this will be the start of a longtime, successful career in big league baseball. His salary will be $250 per month.
Dr. D.E. Fisher of town has entered into an agreement with Jacob W. Mellott to purchase what is known as the Hessler farm on Pleasant Ridge for $2,400. There are 225 acres in this farm.
Charles W. Mellott, clerk of the courts, reports three divorces in Fulton County in 1929 and the issuance of 72 licenses to wed.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sheffield of Fort Littleton are the proud parents of a son, born January 28.
A Chrysler sedan, driven by Mrs. Jas. H. Kendall of the Cove, and a Graham-Paige sedan, driven by John Baer of Waterside, collided at the Resiner Corner on Lincoln Way on Tuesday morning. No one was injured, but both cars were badly damaged.
While sawing wood last week at his father's home, Amos Ward of Buck Valley had the misfortune of having a large stick of wood roll on his right hand, crushing it.


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Watching television is an experience shared by the vast majority of children and adults. It is convenient, inexpensive, available, and attractive. Television can be enormously entertaining for children and can teach them some things, but too frequently it is used as a substitute for other activities.
Studies show that many children watch more television than the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends. The group recommends no TV for children under 2, fewer than 2 hours per day for older children.
Excessive television viewing may cause some of the following problems:
- Television often substitutes for physical exercise, which is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is crucial to physical development.
- Watching television may take the place of social interaction with friends and family, depriving children of sharing ideas and feelings with others, and preventing parents from learning more about their kids.
- Television may take the place of reading in a childs day, which may contribute to poor school performance and delay literacy.
- Exposure to violence on television may upset children and may lead to more aggressive behavior.
- Television viewing has been associated with higher rates of attention problems in children.
Below are some tips for establishing appropriate television viewing by your children:
- Encourage alternative activities, especially physical activity.
- Turn the television off during mealtimes, homework time, and other times of day during which social interaction and learning are going on.
- Read to -- and with -- your children.
- Set limits on television time, especially on school nights. Allow children to select the shows that they really want to watch. This will encourage them to put thought into their viewing habits.
- By watching television with your kids, you may help them understand what theyre seeing, resist commercial messages, and feel comfortable discussing issues with you.
- Set a good example by limiting your own viewing.
- Get more information about television and kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics website --
www.aap.org-- is a good place to start.
- One way to limit television viewing is to require children to earn "chore points" before they can watch television. This approach can teach children to embrace household responsibilities and to self-limit television viewing.
Committee on Public Education. Children, adolescents, and television. Pediatrics. 2001;107:423-426.
Thakkar RR, Garrison MM, and Christakis DA. A systematic review for the effects of television viewing by infants and preschoolers. Pediatrics. 2006;118(5):2025-2031.
Johnson JG, Cohen P, Kasen S, Brook JS. Extensive television viewing and the development of attention and learning difficulties during adolescence. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2007;161(5): 480-486.
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Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc.


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NBN Co has received planning approval for a fixed wireless tower in Scottsdale, Tasmania, following the initial rejection of the tower by Dorset council.
In August this year seven councillors voted against the construction of a National Broadband Network (NBN) facility (two voted for), with an appeal lodged by NBN Co against the decision.
Agreement has now been reached between NBN Co and Dorset council over the construction of the facility, with a decision handed down by the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal (RMPAT) giving the go-ahead for the facility.
"The decision of the Appeal Tribunal is that the decision of the Dorset council … appealed against is set aside and in substitution therefore a permit is to [be] issue[d]," the RMPAT's report stated.
However, the facility's construction must meet several requirements relating to environmental impact, appearance and construction hours.
Although the facility has now been approved for planning, a building permit for the facility must also be lodged with council.
The dispute began when Aurecon, of behalf of Ericsson, lodged a planning application with Dorset council on 9 July this year for an NBN facility comprising a 35m monopole, antennas, an outdoor cabinet (with another to be built in the future), and ancillary equipment. The facility was proposed to be built on the Scottsdale golf course.
A petition by Karen Seelig, lodged on behalf of the North East Residence Action Group, stated: "This tower emits radiation. We cannot allow this to be built in our town. Please sign below and support the health of everyone especially our children."
The concerns centred around the health impacts of radiation emissions from the tower, negative visual impacts, a negative impact on surrounding property values and a lack of public consultation over the tower.
On 20 August this year Dorset council stated the health impacts of the tower could not be assessed under the Planning Scheme, with radiation emissions mandated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
In its council minutes, Dorset council stated the planning proposal achieved a balance between limiting visual impacts and the requirements of telco towers, but was still opposed by seven councillors. This was due to the tower having a negative visual impact and non-compliance with Schedule 5, which encourages sharing facilities.
At the same Dorset council meeting in August, another NBN fixed wireless tower was approved at Winnaleah, 39kms east of Scottsdale, for a 30m monopole, antennas and outdoor equipment.
One public submission was received for the facility, with concerns surrounding radiation emissions, the community being unaware it would need a tower for the NBN, poor communication to the public about the facility and the visual impact of the tower.
The proposal was carried unanimously and approved.
Further hurdles ahead for NBN Co
NBN Co will still need to overcome several other hurdles for the construction of NBN facilities in Tasmania, with another NBN Co tower currently before the RMPAT.
The proposed tower in the Huon Valley region is for a fixed wireless facility at Garden Island Creek. This facility would provide NBN wireless coverage to Garden Island Creek and serve as an 'anchor point' for other NBN wireless facilities in the wider Hobart area.
The proposal includes a 40m monopole, antennas and outdoor equipment cabinets.
Several residents have lodged submissions with the Huon Valley council to oppose the tower, with residents stating more time should be given to assess and research the impact of the facility, the tower would cause "scenic destruction" and impact on views and it would be an "invasion of space".
A directions hearing for the appeal is due to be heard in late November.
A total of 93 per cent of homes and businesses will be connected to the NBN via fibre-to-the-home, primarily in towns with more than 1000 premises.
Around 4 per cent of households will be connected via fixed wireless networks and another 3 per cent will be connected via satellite services.
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GATINEAU, Quebec (AP) — Police evacuated children from a daycare center just outside the Canada's capital on Friday after an adult was killed by gunfire.
Gatineau police Lt. Yves Comtois said all 53 children and the teachers are safe and unharmed.
The daycare center sits across the street from a hospital in this Quebec city, just across the river from Ottawa.
Comtois said he didn't know if the shooter was killed. He said the investigation is still in its early stages.
Sergeant Jean-Paul LeMay said at the scene that the shooting occurred at two houses that serve as a day care center. Lemay said police received a report of a shooting in the morning.
"None of the kids have been injured. There is one deceased person inside one of the two residences," LeMay said.
He said the kids were safe at a nearby house. He would not release details on who was killed or if the kids witnessed the shooting.
"We are proceeding with a very careful investigation," LeMay said. "An explanation would be pure speculation; we'll carry out our investigation and report on the results."
The shooting initially raised fears of a far worse incident in Quebec, where memories are still fresh of the December massacre of 20 children and six educators in a Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school.
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George and Elizabeth Sees of Gordon, Nebraska
I drove over to Murray yesterday afternoon to deliver some textbooks to our son Isaac who is a college senior in that fair city. He ordered them through Abebooks last weekend. Several of the books arrived quite promptly, so I wanted him to have them. We are still waiting for a couple more to arrive.
My cousin Alta, who lives in the general vicinity of Murray, drove over and had supper with Isaac and me. We went to the Sirloin Stockade and enjoyed a nice meal together. I had not seen Alta since last spring, so I very much enjoyed visiting with her and catching up on some of the family news.
Hilda, the little girl sitting on her mother's lap, was born in 1902, according to my mother's papers. Hilda looks like she is at least 18 months old -- possibly 2 years old -- in the photo. Based on this, the photo can be dated to about 1904.
George Sees was born in 1865, and Elisabeth Sees was born in December of 1866. Thus, George was probably about 39 years old and Elisabeth was probably about 37, at the time of the photograph.
The photographer took a sharply-focused, well-organized photo. It's also a little off-center. On the right side, it doesn't show all of Elisabeth's shoulder or her long dark skirt, but on the left side, it captures all of George, even the tip of his bent elbow, with room to spare.
The off-center composition, the curlicues on the ornate wicker chair and the column of drapery in the background all pull the eye to the head of the family. George looks relaxed, but strong and confident, ready to take on whatever comes his way, with his oldest son behind him to back him up.
George sits in his chair unemcumbered, but Elisabeth holds baby Hilda on her lap as little Elva leans against her. (This is probably rather symbolic of their lives -- he was free to come and go as needed to earn a living, while she had the daily, ongoing responsibilities of house and family.) It is interesting to see that Elisabeth's hair was quite dark. The shape of her mouth reminds me of my mother.
Alta's brother Clifford has the original copy of this photograph. Alta said she saw the photo for the first time that she can remember when she went to visit Clifford last spring. Clifford was surprised that she didn't remember it or have a copy. (Thank you, Alta, for making a copy of it for me.)
If you are my family member and you want a higher-resolution copy of this photo that is suitable for printing, please e-mail me and I'll send you a link where you can download it. (I hope to have Keely or Taurus upload it for me, because it's quite a large file and I have a limited allotment of bandwidth.)
My German Ancestors, George and Elisabeth Sees
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posted by Thom Holwerda on Mon 15th Dec 2008 18:12 UTC
Apple has released the latest update to Mac OS X Leopard, Mac OS X 10.5.6. It contains a whole list of fixes and improvements, so have fun checking out if your favourite bug has been squashed. As always, it's in Software Update. Feel free to report success or epic fail in the comments.


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Viewsonic is jumping into the Android tablet game with the Viewpad 7 and the Viewpad 100. Both are fairly straightforward Android tablets with little to speak of in terms of customization.
The Viewpad 7 offers a much better overall Android experience -- it's running Froyo with a properly sized keyboard with what would seem like a pokey 600MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and 512 megs of RAM. As always with Android, though, the real test is the implementation and in this case we found the Viewpad 7 to hold its own in terms of speed and responsiveness. Nothing to write home about, but nothing to cry about either. Unfortunately, the display here is a paltry 800x480 pixels, so perhaps it's no wonder that it's responding to taps as we'd like.
The Viewpad 100 is both more exciting and less. More exciting because it's a 10-inch tablet with 1024x600 resolution that's able to boot into a full version of Windows 7 if you'd like. Less so because it's running on Android 1.6 because later versions of Android aren't yet playing nice with the Viewpad 100's Atom processor. In general, this version didn't feel fully baked - Viewsonic has yet to build the interface for dual-booting the device, but on the bright side the sucker did boot faster than most Android smartphones we've laid eyes on.
Both Viewpads should hit Europe in October, no word yet when they're coming stateside. Images and video after the break!


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Upbeat Q3
On Oct 24, 2012, Equifax reported third-quarter earnings per share of 75 cents, marking a more than 4% surprise over the Zacks Consensus Estimate and jumping 16.0% from the year-ago quarter.
Revenue grew 10.9% year over year to $543.9 million, due primarily to a 35.0% year-over-year growth in Mortgage Solutions revenue. Equifax witnessed market share gains in the mortgage sector, aided by its newly-launched products and services.
Positive Guidance
Equifax is set to release fourth quarter results on Feb 6, 2013. Currently, the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 75 cents.
For the fourth quarter, Equifax expects revenue growth of 8.0% to 10.0% from the year-ago quarter, based on contributions from domestic and international businesses and ongoing foreign exchange rates. Excluding the impact of acquisition-related amortization expense, Equifax expects EPS between 72 cents and 76 cents.
Equifax expects mortgage activities to maintain momentum in the coming quarters due to higher estimated home sales.
Earnings Estimates
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2012 has been steady at $2.95. However the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2013 jumped 11.2% to $3.57 over the past 60 days, as 10 of 11 estimates were revised higher. The estimate suggests a 21.0% increase from 2012.
Premium Valuation
Currently, Equifax trades at a P/E multiple of 16.3, a P/S multiple of 3.3 and a P/B of 3.7; all of which are higher than peer group multiples. Equifaxs strong growth prospects indicate room for further expansion.
Additionally, Equifaxs return on equity (ROE), return on asset (ROA) and return on investment (ROI) of 19.4%, 9.9% and 12.7%, respectively, are much better than the industry averages.
The stock is currently trading above its 50 and 200 day moving averages of 55.08 and 49.93, respectively. Equifax has also outperformed peers Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Dun & Bradstreet (DNB) and Alliance Data Systems (ADS) over the last 12 months.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Equifax develops solutions that collect, collate and distribute information to more than 500 million consumers and 81 million businesses worldwide. It has five business units, namely U.S. Consumer Information Solutions (USCIS), International, Workforce Solutions, North America Personal Solutions (PSOL) and North America Commercial solutions (NACS). Equifax has a market cap of $6.97 billion.
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The Open Table
- Date: Every Tuesday
- Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
- Location: 11600 Los Alamitos Boulevard, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
A dinner invitation for you!
The Open Table is our weekly Community Dinner on campus every Tuesday evening from 5:30-7pm. The food is excellent, but the best part is the company.
Would you like to visit with friends on a nice night out? Then come early and stay until the end!
Are you busy and need a good quick meal for yourself and your family? Come, eat and get on to the events, tasks and responsibilities that you are juggling!
Nothing beats a good meal with people you enjoy. We'd love to see you!
Questions? Contact Curtis Bronzan, Pastor, at or 562/493.2553 x115


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Honeysuckle Hill
S J 1/31/2005 12:07:03 AMBeautiful, Donna!! Love your treatment on this excellent image!! #210663
Dan Holm 1/31/2005 12:21:29 AMGORGEOUS, Donna!! The rich golden tones, that awesome lighting, your perspective, framing and watercolor(?) treatment are all superb! This shot shines! #1074205
Judy S. Fung 1/31/2005 2:20:19 AMVery lovely image, Donna! Nice PS work! #1074275
Colleen Braun 1/31/2005 2:53:52 AMnice tones... #1074317
Arya Bandyopadhyay 1/31/2005 4:15:57 AMNice sepia....lovely image!!! #1074430
Shirley L. Carpenter 1/31/2005 8:35:07 AMA very beautiful image Donna!!!! #1075074
William C. Raco 1/31/2005 4:24:26 PMVery pretty photo and effects
bill #1075661
Terry R. Hatfield 1/31/2005 5:49:37 PMHi Donna,Nice Ps Here:-) #1075879
Donna La Mattino Pagakis 1/31/2005 7:29:25 PMThanks Sanjay, Dan, Judy, Colleen, Arya, Shirley, Bill and Terry for the great responses to this photograph. This was accomplished by adjusting the image into a duotone, then using the melancholytron filter (thanks Julie A). Then I used the angled strokes and watercolor filter. Thanks to all of you!! #1076044
Julie Abston 2/1/2005 5:39:07 AMThis is absolutely gorgeous, Donna!!!!! It looks like it belongs hanging on the wall! I love the tone and watercolor effect. I really love this and you are welcome, by the way!!! #1076739
Donna La Mattino Pagakis 2/1/2005 9:44:28 PMThanks Julie for your great comments and support. I appreciate it!! #1078293
Lucia De Giovanni 2/18/2005 5:13:56 PMCongratulations on your Finalist Donna! #1112376
Darren K. Fisher 2/18/2005 5:47:57 PMWahooo....Way to go Donna. #1112731
Terry R. Hatfield 2/18/2005 5:49:06 PMCongratulations Donna!!!! #1112747
Julie Abston 2/18/2005 5:53:02 PMYeah!!! Congratulations, Donna!!! I am so happy to see this made finalist!! This is an awesome shot!!!!!! #1112795
Kelly Abernathy 2/18/2005 6:53:24 PMCongratulations on a wonderful finalist Donna! -K #1113450
Murry Grigsby 2/18/2005 7:14:07 PMCongrats on your fine-alist Donna :0) #1113668
Donna W. Neal 2/18/2005 7:32:57 PMCongratulations on your well deserved finalist Donna #1113746
Jim Kinnunen 2/18/2005 7:40:17 PMCongrats Donna!!! #1113836
Nobu Nagase 2/18/2005 7:54:16 PMCongratulations, Donna!!! #1114002
Sharon Day 2/18/2005 8:52:13 PMCongratulations on the great finalist, Donna!
Kristi A. Howson 2/18/2005 9:40:42 PMCongratulations Donna..this is beautiful!!!!! #1114777
Judy S. Fung 2/18/2005 10:25:41 PMCongrats, Donna! #1114972
Donna La Mattino Pagakis 2/18/2005 11:01:14 PMThank you Lucia, Darren, Terry, Julie, Kelly, Murry, Donna, Jim, Nobi, Sharon, Kristi and Judy for the wonderful compliments and response to this image. It was a new filter treatment that I used and I am so happy it worked out well. Your support is amazing!!! #1115086
Karen Engelbreth 2/18/2005 11:12:36 PMCongrats on your finalist, Donna! #1115142
Dale Ann Cubbage 2/18/2005 11:34:44 PMCongrats on your finalist selection!
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Evy Johansen 2/18/2005 11:54:39 PMGorgeous image, Donna! Congrats on the finalist!
Stanley J. Contrades 2/18/2005 11:58:06 PMCONGRATULATIONS and best of luck to you in the next round, Donna!!
Mary K. Robison 2/19/2005 12:37:33 AMCongratulations, Donna! #1115415
Danilo Piccioni 2/19/2005 2:10:28 AMCongratulations on your finalist!
Dado #1115508
Andre Marhaug 2/19/2005 4:25:47 AMCongrats on your finalist. Your'e really into experimenting these days, Donna. I like this one. #1115779
Deborah C. Lewinson 2/19/2005 5:36:32 AMCongrats on another great finalist, Donna! #1115988
Marsha S. Smith 2/19/2005 5:40:30 AMCongratulations, Donna!!! Good luck in the next round. #1116010
Kara L. Hendricks 2/19/2005 6:17:46 AMCongratulations Donna!! Good luck!! #1116228
Debra Booth 2/19/2005 6:21:10 AMDon't know how I missed this great shot earlier, but congratulations and good luck, Donna! #1116261
Robin L. Wehrman 2/19/2005 8:55:23 AMCongratulations on your beautiful finalist, Donna!! #1116851
Susie Peek-Swint 2/19/2005 10:55:24 AMMany congrats Donna ~ well done! #1117362
Karen Bacon 2/19/2005 11:24:34 AMCongratulations Donna! #1117423
Patricia A. Kuniega 2/19/2005 5:37:12 PMCongratulations on this lovely finalist, Donna! #1118523
Donna La Mattino Pagakis 2/19/2005 7:12:37 PMThank you Karen, Dale Ann, Evy, Stan, Mary, Danilo, Andre, Deborah, Marsha, Kara, Debra, Robin, Susan, Karen and Patricia for your great comments and support!!! #1118798
ADILSON F. FERREIRA 2/20/2005 5:19:27 AMCongratulations Donna!!! #1119513
Colette M. Metcalf 2/20/2005 6:45:14 AMCongratulations Donna!! #1119914
Donna La Mattino Pagakis 2/20/2005 12:45:42 PMThank you Adilson and Colette!!! #1120599
Stephen Zacker 2/20/2005 1:03:17 PMBeautiful. Like your effects. Congratulations #1120632
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Welcome Back Pembroke Dragons!!!
Welcome back all of our returning Pembroke families, as well as those of you who are new to us this year! The staff is thrilled and looking forward to an outstanding school year and we know it will be the best one yet! We are ready for the awesome task of preparing all students to be successful learners. Our school community is dedicated to providing our students with a well-rounded educational experience. While the core curriculum is provided for all students, we believe that it is critical to provide leadership opportunities, character education, and exposure to technology in order to prepare students to compete with their global counterparts.
Our talented staff members are excited to work with your students and we are looking forward to seeing your child on the first day of school on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. If you have any questions prior to the start of school, don't hesitate to contact us at 585-599-4525 or email@example.com.
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Just two busy Moms trying to keep it together by sharing all the things we know through tutorials, inspiration, and good ol' times with kids.
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When buying these finger puppets in the dollar store I had the idea of turning them into small trophies, but then forget them completely, until this morning that I returned to find that I actually happen very often, sometimes when I have some idea I gather all the materials in a bag and then left forgotten for a while, I honestly shared projects that had long been kept in a drawer!
Títeres para dedos (comprados en dollar tree)
pintura acrílica
rodajas de madera
Finger puppets (bought at dollar tree)
acrylic paint
wood slices
You can leave the wood in its natural color or paint to add a little fun.
After cutting the neck is glued on painted wood
and put a piece of double sided tape to put on the wall!
Voila, I like!
Another option is to paint the animals of a single color, personally I prefer to leave them in their real aspect.


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Over $1 million!
See that big number up there? That's what we here at Child's Play call "incredible." It's breaking the million dollar mark before December even rolls around, and it means we're halfway to our goal!
We're about the two weeks away from our annual Dinner Auction shindig, and tickets are just about sold out. If you want to come see some incredible items (original art, one-of-a-kind collectibles, gadgets and more), have a swanky evening with delicious food and great company, buy your tickets now.
Like we said, $1,015,000 is incredible, but we're going for $2,000,000, and groups like Desert Bus for Hope are helping us get there (along with tons of fantastic community and corporate support). The Desert Bus folks are on Day 5, Bussin' strong, and have raised an absolutely jaw-dropping $275,000 with roughly a day to go.


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Mon, 19 Aug 2013
IUCN-Med and the Freshwater Biodiversity Unit of the IUCN Species Programme are organizing a workshop to discuss and validate Freshwater Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in North Africa. These KBAs are part of the biodiversity hotspots of the Mediterranean.
The workshop will be held in Marrakech, from the 3rd to the 6th of September, 2013. A dozen of experts coming from various Mediterranean countries will gather for the occasion.
This event falls within the framework of two current initiatives, the BioFresh project and the CEPF/Fondation MAVA project. They are both centered on identifying and validating freshwater KBAs, an increasingly acknowledged tool for species conservation.
For more information: Catherine Numa.


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Students see wild side of reading
If you happened to be inside Wapakoneta Elementary School on Wednesday, you would have noticed students clad in camouflage running from a snake pit to a bear's den and then to a crocodile swamp.
OK, so there weren't really snake pits or bear dens or crocodile swamps at an elementary school. These were all decorations put up by the school as part of its Right to Read week, where students do various activities with the final goal of teaching students that reading is fun.
The animal lairs were part of a scavenger hunt that sent students around the school collecting various items such as crocodile teeth (marshmallows) and elephant tusks (vanilla wafers.) At the end of the scavenger hunt, students read "The Water Hole" by Graeme Base and watched an episode of "The Magic School Bus" about the rain forest.
These activities were all centered around this year's theme, "the wild side of reading."
"It's a week full of activities to get children excited about reading," WES reading teacher Kelli Grieshop said.
For the full story, see the Friday, Jan. 31 edition of the Wapakoneta Daily News.


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30 Things Every Woman Should Have and Should Know by the Time She's 30
By Cher Cabula-Mendoza - Sunday, October 04, 2009
Here's an article I stumbled upon in Plurk and I would like to share this with my readers. It was written by Pamela Redmond Satran for Glamour Magazine back in 1997 and is constantly being updated by women all over the world. I would like to come up with my own list soon. Here are the pieces of wisdom that we could use to learn a thing or two.
By 30, you should have:
- One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you've come.
- A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family.
- Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour.
- A purse, a suitcase and an umbrella you're not ashamed to be seen carrying.
- A youth you're content to move beyond.
- A past juicy enough that you're looking forward to retelling it in your old age.
- The realization that you are actually going to have an old age—and some money set aside to help fund it.
- An e-mail address, a voice mailbox and a bank account—all of which nobody has access to but you.
- A résumé that is not even the slightest bit padded.
- One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry.
- A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill and a black lace bra.
- Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it.
- The belief that you deserve it.
- A skin-care regimen, an exercise routine and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don't get better after 30.
- A solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship and all those other facets of life that do get better.
By 30, you should know:
- How to fall in love without losing yourself.
- How you feel about having kids.
- How to quit a job, break up with a man and confront a friend without ruining the friendship.
- When to try harder and when to walk away.
- How to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn't like to happen next.
- The names of: the secretary of state, your great-grandmother and the best tailor in town.
- How to live alone, even if you don't like to.
- How to take control of your own birthday.
- That you can't change the length of your calves, the width of your hips or the nature of your parents.
- That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it's over.
- What you would and wouldn't do for money or love.
- That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs or not flossing for very long.
- Who you can trust, who you can't and why you shouldn't take it personally.
- Not to apologize for something that isn't your fault.
- Why they say life begins at 30.
I still have a long way to go. Most of these I haven't done yet or even close to. Hahaha Let's see what list I can come up with.


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Cmdr. Lippold Stops in at RVDA Headquarters
September 18, 2012 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Cmdr. Lippold Stops in at RVDA Headquarters
Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.), commanding officer of the USS Cole when it was attacked by al Qaeda in the port of Aden, Yemen, stopped by the Recreation Vehicle Dealer Association (RVDA) headquarters in Fairfax, Va., on Sept. 14.
According to a press release, Lippold was in the Washington area for media appearances, where he analyzed the recent uprisings in the Middle East and discussed his new book "Front Burner." Lippold will sign copies of the book, which describes his efforts to prevent the Cole from sinking after the attack which killed 17 crew members, at the upcoming RV Dealers International Convention/Expo. Books will be available for purchase on Oct. 2 at the reception in the Expo at the Diversified Insurance booth, No. 411.
Lippold and his crew distinguished themselves by saving the American war ship from sinking during one of al Qaeda's most brazen acts of terrorism prior to Sept. 11, 2001.
For complete details on the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, visit www.rvda.org.


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$10.99 to $18.95
The Nina Ottosson Treat Maze is a brightly colored, fun and interactive treat dispenser that is great for occupying and stimulating cats and dogs of all ages and sizes. Read More
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The Nina Ottosson Treat Maze is a brightly colored, fun and interactive treat dispenser that is great for occupying and stimulating cats and dogs of all ages and sizes. Fill with treats or dry food.
ALWAYS supervise your pet with ANY treat or toy.
- Brand: Nina Ottoson
- Type: Interactive
- Size: Small Dogs (7.1"),Large Dogs (9.8")
Reviews (4)
"Love It"
Have had this for about a year now and it is holding up great. My dog loves it and it keeps him busy for a bit. Great way to give your dog some treats and make their mind work :-)
"Great for Puppy Mill Dogs"
I have 3 puppy mill dogs. The mother never had to use her mind. This toy is the greatest thing in the world for her because she likes food. It took her almost a month to figure it out and now she loves it. I have tried other treat dispensing toys and she gave up on them. Now she might be able to figure them out!
"Not A Challenge"
"We own ALL the Nina toys.This is by far, the least challenging. It requires no skill to ""play"" it and often frustrates dogs who need a challenge. My dalmatian attempted to chew the edges of it to get to the treat. I'm guessing it frustrated her. Invest in the Casino, Brick or Twister. If you're looking for more of an entry level toy to introduce them to interactives, I'd invest in one of the others. This one is ho-hum."
"Far better products out there then this one!"
Received the large maze today and I'm not impressed. Even the least intelligent dog could have it empty in less than a minute and the rubber around the edges is already falling off with one use. There are far better treat dispensing toys then this one, don't waste your money.


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The Red Bulls walked off the field after their home opener yesterday delighted with the way they played, but disappointed with the result, pleased with one of their best performances in years but peeved at being held to a scoreless draw by archrival D.C. United.
After two galling late-game collapses on the road, the Red Bulls came home and outshot United 24-4 on a brisk snowy afternoon, including a 7-2 advantage in shots on goal. But they and the 22,022 fans in Red Bull Arena that made the atmosphere electric walked out knowing they clearly left two points on the field yesterday.
"You have those days. And it [stinks]," said coach Mike Petke, managing his first home game at the stadium he played in. "It sucks to sit back and watch it unfold and say what the hell do you have to do to get the ball to go in the back of the net. But I think we created a lot.
"A lot of things we've been working on since preseason came together today — the off-the-ball movement, the possession. … It's one of those moments the coaching staff came in afterward and said forget about the result, did you like what you saw? And we like what we saw."
How could they not? Fabian Espindola hit the crossbar twice, captain Thierry Henry was lively with 10 shots — five of them on goal — and right back Brandon Barklage's header a minute into extra time might have crossed the line before keeper Bill Hamid saved it, a shot that had the Red Bulls thinking they scored.
But referee Matt Geiger disagreed, and the Red Bulls settled for a draw, and just two points through their first three games.
"Juninho put a really good dipping ball in," Barklage said. "I got my head onto it. I know it went far post. I don't know if it went in or not. I'm pretty sure it didn't. But it's just unfortunate, another really good chance and we didn't put the ball in the net. "I started celebrating. You saw me jump in the air."
Barklage was part of the third different back four the Red Bulls have used in just three games. But this one had the look of a keeper.
They had blown a two-goal second-half lead and settling for a season-opening 3-3 tie at Portland. Then left back Roy Miller's meltdown in San Jose — culpable on one goal, then conceding a penalty, and committing an encroachment that allowed a re-take — turned a win into a 2-1 loss.
Petke decided he had little choice but to bench Miller, and in light of the vitriol he would have received from the fans in the South Ward, released him early for World Cup qualifying with the Costa Rican National Team.
But yesterday the back line was solid, and the Red Bulls did a better job of pressuring D.C. and recovering the ball when they lost it. They held 57.4 percent possession, and that got even better once Juninho subbed on in the 68th minute.
Petke switched from a 4-4-2 to a 4-3-3 — more a reaction, he said, to United switching formations than protecting the 38-year-old Brazilian in the middle of the field . They also outshot D.C. 6-0 the rest of the way, but just couldn't finish.
"We didn't put the ball in the back of the net," said Cahill, who left for Australian's World Cup qualifying match. "I take responsibility for that, but I thought we played really well. We said we want to be a football team that can mix it up, play long.
"I really think we're growing in training with what we're trying to do. I wouldn't say it was a fair result, but it felt good. We played fantastic."


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brett.hooker wrote:I am too far past it to worry about being elite speed, but I would love a fairly light road bike with discs just for the stopping improvement; particularly coming down places like MT Coottha and mt Nebo.
I wouldn't try 1st-generation road hydraulic brakes down a huge mountain descent just yet. Braking in cyclocross (low speeds on gravel/mud) is a bit different to braking at 70 km/h on tarmac.


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Samsung just announced they would be launching their Galaxy Note II in the US by mid-November and we were surprised to learn that the device will include Samsung's own 1.6 GHz quad-core Exynos processor. Previously, Samsung had used Qualcomm's 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus for their US devices, but all the specs appear to be the same with the global and US versions of the Note II.
The Galaxy Note II will launch on AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and US Cellular. No exact pricing or availability was revealed by Samsung, who said we should expect the carriers to announce that information at a later date. We imagine that the carriers will be eager to tell us more after the iPhone 5 goes on sale this week.
We know a lot of you love large displays, so let us know if you plan on picking up the Galaxy Note II when it comes out.