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Warne puts Oz on course for series sweep
At stumps on day 3 of the fifth Test, England is reeling at 114 for five with Pietersen on 29 and night watchman Monty Panesar on zero.india Updated: Jan 04, 2007 13:42 IST
Kevin Pietersen remains the only recognised batsmen standing between Australia and an historic 5-0 Ashes sweep after another vintage Shane Warne performance against England.
Warne top scored with 71 in Australia's first innings 393 in his farewell Test, helping the hosts to a 102-run first-innings lead, then dismissed England captain Andrew Flintoff after Brett Lee and Stuart Clark picked off batsmen Nos. 1-4.
At stumps on day three of the fifth Test, England was reeling at 114 for five with Pietersen on 29 and night watchman Monty Panesar on zero.
The English had a slender 12-run lead with only tailend batsmen to come and two days to play.
Flintoff, whose 89 in England's first innings 291 was his highest score in 15 Tests, was out 10 balls before stumps on Thursday, stumped by Adam Gilchrist on the decision of a TV umpire.
He had gone to the crease with England at 98 for four, still needing four runs to make Australia bat again, and one of the tourists last chances of avoiding the first sweep of a five-test Ashes series in 86 years.
Lee did the early damage, dismissing Alastair Cook (4) with the total at five and felling Andrew Strauss with a ball that smashed into the side of his helmet in the same over.
He also remove Ian Bell (28), needlessly slashing outside off stump, to make the total 64 for three.
Stuart Clark struck in between Lee's wickets, trapping Strauss lbw for 24, and then having Paul Collingwood (17) caught by Matthew Hayden, diving in the gully.
Warne clouted nine boundaries and two sixes in a typically attacking tailend dig.
Australia resumed on the third day at 188 for four and added 137 in the morning session for the loss of three wickets. Warne went in at No. 8 with Australia at 260 for six, still 31 runs behind.
He shared a 58-run seventh-wicket partnership with Gilchrist (62) and a 68-run ninth-wicket partnership with Clark (35) before he advanced down the wicket trying to hit Monty Panesar out of the ground again and was stumped.
Warne, who has a highest Test score of 99, abandoned hope of reaching his maiden Test hundred in his 145th and last match when Clark skied Sajid Mahmood to Pietersen at extra cover. He was out next over, leaving fellow Test retiree Glenn McGrath unbeaten on 0.
Two of cricket's three most prolific Test bowlers spent only seven minutes together at the batting crease. Warne was content with his 12th Test half century and McGrath avoided another duck - with 35 ducks, he is second on the all-time list.
Gilchrist ensured Australia took a first-innings lead before being given out caught behind for 62 to a ball he didn't touch. He shared a 70-run sixth-wicket stand with Andrew Symonds (48) before combining with Warne to keep the runs flowing from the Australian middle order.
Gilchrist's dismissal gave James Anderson his third wicket of the innings- more than he had in the rest of the series. Anderson, replacing injured paceman Matthew Hoggard, returned 3-98 from 26 overs, while Steve Harmison had 2-80 and Panesar returned 2-90 from 19.3 overs.
Panesar bowled Symonds to bring Warne to the crease. And Warne, who along with McGrath and opener Justin Langer is retiring from Test cricket after the Ashes, got off the mark with a swept boundary and a massive pull over mid-wicket for six.
He survived a caught behind decision against Panesar on the last ball of that over when the ball appeared to brush Warne's glove on the way through to the 'keeper.
Gilchrist was less fortunate. He chased a wide delivery from Anderson, his bat hit the pitch and Chris Read took the ball. England appealed and umpire Billy Bowden took his time before giving Gilchrist out, the decision greeted with a loud and sustained boos from the crowd.
First Published: Jan 04, 2007 11:38 IST


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Support for the March of Dimes is rapidly declining as reports have surfaced of relationships in two southern states with Planned Parenthood – an organization under national fire for allegedly selling baby parts.
The Daily Signal reports that organization is facing criticism from its supporters for donations to local chapters made to Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider.
The controversy comes amid the release of undercover videos about Planned Parenthood's alleged sale of aborted fetal body parts. Lawmakers in Washington have vowed to cut off taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood in response to the scandal.
A WND EXCLUSIVE Story says A top fundraiser for the March of Dimes in two Southern states has been ousted after questioning her employer on whether it has ties to Planned Parenthood's business of supplying aborted babies for scientific research.
The March of Dimes has always said publicly that it has no involvement in the abortion industry and "no relationship" with Planned Parenthood. It remains "neutral" politically on the issue of abortion, it says on its website.
The MOD slogan is "A Fighting Chance for Every Baby." It raises nearly $200 million annually for research into cures for birth defects and premature births.
Joy Barr, who served three years as community director for the MOD's Augusta, Georgia, and Aiken-Sumter, South Carolina, offices, personally raised more than $250,000 for the organization.
But she discovered the group, founded in 1938 to support healthy newborns, is hiding dark secrets from the public and its donors.
March of Dimes, whose mission is to "help moms have full-term pregnancies and research the problems that threaten the health of babies," was forced to "set the record straight" about its ties to Planned Parenthood after supporters voiced outrage about the donations.
The uproar began shortly after The Daily Signal published a list of 41 organizations that donate or have donated to Planned Parenthood through direct grants or matching employee gifts. Planned Parenthood featured the names of the groups on its website, but removed them after complaints from companies like Coca-Cola, Ford and Xerox Corp.
Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2015/09/march-of-dimes-hiding-own-dark-secrets-on-baby-parts/
So far, no truth to the rumor that the March of Dimes has been cut back to a nickel…
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|Marilyn Monroe Poster, Flamenco Dancer Painting, and Female Squirrel in Red Dress Print from Etsy.com
I know we go on and on about having that Little Black Dress in your closet, and I can't deny they're a wardrobe staple, but as far as confidence goes, I feel better in a little red dress. Even if it's just a casual maxi peasant dress like this one and my motto is: the redder the better. That warm, eye-catching red is my favorite shade and I love it in any style from shirt dresses to fit n' flare, but it's nice to have this casual style for around the house. Since this particular Edme & Esyllte dress is a thrift shop find and I can't post much in the way of shopping info for it, tomorrow I'll post my favorite red dresses of this season.
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text: NTEU Chapter 22 is located in center city Philadelphia across from the Liberty Bell. The Chapter represents bargaining unit employees located within twelve IRS offices throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. Chapter 22's jurisdiction also covers IRS Counsel Employees located in Philadelphia, in addition to employees located at the Philadelphia Campus. The chapter has developed a reputation for vigorously defending the contractual rights of its employees and for coming up with innovative solutions during difficult local negotiations. Chapter 22 has been recognized nationally for its membership participation (over 85%) and legislative activities.


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In this sequel to The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes (2016), Anne, Penelope, and Hiro are back for a second round of hilarity and impossible adventures.
After their last quest nearly destroyed the world, the three friends are settling in at St. Lupin's Quest Academy. Their peace is shattered when a boy named Valerian steals Anne's gauntlet at the Quest Academy Awards and the trio find themselves thrown into yet another quest. Their mission is to kill the dragon queen—which is illegal and could result in war. Anne and her team don't intend to kill the queen, but Valerian is in cahoots with the Copper Knights (8-foot-tall, terrifying hunks of metal), who will stop at nothing to make sure she dies. It is up to Anne, Penelope, and Hiro to stop them. This quest takes them through a series of dizzying escapades that include searching for the legendary Three-Handed Sword, fighting for their lives in the dragon trials, and looking for a pair of eyes on the slopes of an active volcano. While White extricates the adventurers from scrapes with overly convenient solutions, readers will still find pleasure in his sense of humor. The sequel also offers more clues to Anne's mysterious background. Anne is black, Penelope is white, and Hiro appears to be Asian in Epelbaum's illustrations.
Fans of the first will not be disappointed with this humorous sequel. (Fantasy. 8-12)


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I'm so beyond excited about these shoes. I'm going to sleep in them, I'm going to take them to dinner and buy them a steak. Seriously considering buying them jewelry. They're technically Deena and Ozzy, from Urban outfitters but they're knockoffs of Ann Demeulemeester, who is a goddess. The outfit itself isn't anything special, but these shoes needed to be shared! I'll post something better with them later. Hearts!
Top: Kirkland cashmere
Pants: Penguin
Shoes: (Here) They're actually 39.99 in store!
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Spare Rib launch event – 15th November
To celebrate our first SunGen publication, we are holding a launch event on Wednesday 15th November. This will be at 4pm in Vardy 112. The Spare Rib collection is the first of what we hope will be many such multi-disciplinary collaborations. There will be tea and maybe wine. Everyone is welcome!


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Oxegen takes main stage next weekend as 80,000 music lovers and 160,000 slabs of Bavaria descend upon Punchestown to witness the likes of Eminem, Jay-Z, Arcade Fire and more. All the while the lineup to Oxegen's somewhat more refined older cousin Electric Picnic discreetly grows more and more impressive.
EP offers and altogether different experience to Oxegen. The capacity is under half and the acts tend to be a little less mainstream targeting a different audience. Diversity is abundant at Stradbally's best weekend with prams and Zimmer frames as welcome as glow-sticks and Buckfast. While Oxegen relies on chart-toppers to draw in the masses, EP's lineup combines household names (The Frames, Mumford and Sons) with old school legends (Roxy Music and Leftfield) as well as cult favourites (Bonobo, Fever Ray). The range of genres on display is a bit more varied with acts catering to ravers, moshers and everyone in between.
Electric Picnic is a music and arts festival, and the event serves up more than just great tunes. The Body and Soul area has all kinds of wacky and fun exhibitions as well as poetry, film and gaeilge for those who stray from the stage area.
The lineup has yet to be completed but it already makes for compelling reading. If I manage to beg, steal or borrow the money for a ticket come September here's who I'll have on my must see list;
Fang Island,
LCD Soundsystem,
And So I Watch You From Afar,
The Redneck Manifesto,
Crystal Castles,
Friendly Fires,
The Bloody Beetroots,
Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip,
Massive Attack,
The National,
Modest Mouse,
Mumford and Sons,
Hot Chip,
Fever Ray,
Sebastian Leger,
Joker & Nomad,
James V McCMorrow,
Field Music,
Memory Tapes.


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Guests are invited to an extraordinary evening of dinner, dancing, entertainment, live and silent auctions and raffle prizes, all in support of the Indian Boundary YMCA. Proceeds from this event help to provide financial assistance to youth and families in need in the community. Tickets are: $125 for an individual ticket; $1,000 for a table of 10; $600 for a half table of six.


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"(Overdoses) seem to appear in a cyclical fashion," Anita Seefried-Brown, director of community prevention at Pivot and project director for the Alliance for Better Communities, said. "When that happens, we have to assume heroin is being adulterated with something even stronger. We have to assume fentanyl is in Jefferson County."Read More
"Any cut is going to be severe, It's a very concerning time," Mr. Moore said. River Hospital currently provides all outpatient services at a financial loss; the strain of further loss of Medicaid funding may lead to loss of services.Read More
"Mrs. Gould's movements scream one word, which describes how most people feel when talking about mental health: uneasy. She jokes that her family has always been "off the rocker."'Read More
Following through on President-elect Donald J. Trump's campaign trail promises, Republican members of Congress began efforts to demolish the Affordable Care Act on Wednesday with a private meeting with Vice President-elect Mike Pence...Read More
"Questions were originally raised when Insights Forensic Counseling Inc. and Lucy's House, which shared an office space in 120 Washington St. and were both run largely by Mrs. Colello-Poplaski, moved out.Read More
The state Department of Health said the goal of the new testing process is to "identify and eliminate" children's exposure to lead in drinking water at school.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintains there is no "safe" level of lead to be in children's blood, as even low levels have been shown to irreversibly affect IQ and behavior.Read More
"There is new hope for substance abuse patients in the north.
Credo Community Center has begun an outpatient clinic that will offer the full range of medical treatment for opioid addiction, with the assistance and support of the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services."Read More
In her clerical collar as a newly ordained Episcopal priest, she headed to the front of the church to take communion with the others when the usher, her sixth-grade Sunday school teacher, stopped her in her tracks. "Oh, I'm sorry, DeDe, I don't think so today," the usher said...Read More
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Porcelain Re-glazing Used Office Partitions for Modern Look
Porcelain re-glazing used office partitions should be smart ideas to make your cubical modern and stylish at the same time. Well, of course this method doesn't need much effort and money for material and service cost. You even can do it using DIY method. Porcelain is one of exotica and oriental material which commonly used for many home appliances and furniture design ideas.
When the office partitions are gotten old and dirty, the porcelain re-glazing used office partitions may help you properly. There are many simple ways spreading out in numerous modern media including home interior décor magazine and internet. In the internet, you can find almost anything related to the home interior design ideas.
This home design information typically involves repairing and making furniture and home appliances simply. Porcelain re-glazing used office partitions offers simple ways to repair some cracks found on the office partition surface. Those cracks are really available to remove by applying this DIY re-glaze method. You can also read Shower Bath Combinations Trend Design.
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missing data imputation, see MDI description - Attribute-based decision graphs [ABDG]
Bütçe $250-750 CAD
These projects aim to impute missing values of the given datasets. You have to write a code in the programming
language of your choice (e.g., MATLAB /or/ Python /or/ R /or/ FORTRAN /or/ C /or/ C++) to read some excel data
(step-1), identify the missing data (step-2) and then impute the missing values in the data based on the technique
given in the proposed reference for this project (step-3), consequently, return the imputed data and compare it
with the complete data to measure the accuracy and reliability of your results (step-4).
In step 1, do not limit your code to a specific data size or data dimension, I mean you have to be able to read
or load the data with different size and dimension. You will receive some datasets with numerical/categorical
attributes in XLS and/or CSV format, I will upload later!
In step 2, you discover the number and the location of the missing data. For instance, if you return the missing
indices, you are able to discover the missing data patterns (univariate, monotone, arbitrary missing data). Then not
only you can successfully handle the next step, but also you gain more points!
In step 3, you have to read the reference paper given for the proposed method and understand the algorithm
and try to write a code to impute (i.e., single or multiple) the missing data based on the given approach.
In step 4, you have to manage your code to return the imputed values. Then you are able to compare the
imputed values with the original complete data to compute the error (NRMS). You can automatically or manually
generate some diagrams to present and compare your results with the original complete datasets.
Every step has its own credit and the successful and unsuccessful projects will be considered into account.
However, I expect the clear and commented (to some extent) programming where we are able to execute your
code easily, see and check your results (preferably by means of a visualization technique of your choice) and
trustful and reliable results.
i am still reading the project details and i can tell you the correct budget of the project after completing my reading over it.
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Refs' brains can't deal with offside - Doc
LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - A Spanish doctor believes he has discovered why offside decisions in football matches are often so controversial.
Francisco Belda Maruenda, a family doctor in Murcia, said in order for the offside rule to be applied correctly referees and linesmen must keep at least five moving objects in their visual fields at the same time - two attacking players, two defenders and the ball.
But the human eye and brain cannot process all the necessary information to do it, and then make an instant, correct decision.
'This is beyond the capacity of the human eye, which may explain why so many offside decisions are controversial,' Maruenda said in a report in the British Medical Journal.
The offside rule, part of the laws since 1866 three years after the sport was first codified in 1863, underwent its last significant change in 1925 and is the most complicated of the 17 statutes that govern the game.
In essence though, it states that an attacking active player is offside 'if he is nearer to his opponents' goalline than the second-last opponent' when the ball is passed to him by a team mate. The last opponent is considered to be the opposing goalkeeper.
In other words, there has to be at least one defender, as well as the goalkeeper, in front of the attacker at the moment that the ball is played forwards to him.
It was introduced to stop teams leaving an attacker standing next to the goalkeeper, waiting for a pass, while the other 20 players were all up at the other end of the pitch.
Maruenda analysed the eye to assess its capability in judging an offside position. To do it the eye must detect the five objects, four players and a ball, and determine their position relative to each other.
'By reviewing the physiology of the eye movements likely to be involved in assessing an offside position, I have shown that the relative position of the four players and the ball cannot be assessed simultaneously by a referee, and unavoidable errors will be made in the attempt,' Maruenda explained, adding that freeze-frame television could limit the amount of errors.
Coincidentally on Thursday, UEFA, European soccer's governing body said it intended to start investigations to see whether new technology might help referees to make some decisions in the game.
However UEFA's chief executive Lars-Christer Olsson added: 'It could be to see whether a ball has crossed the goalline or not, but I have difficulties seeing the use of new technology in offside.'


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Synergy is a application that allows you to share one mouse and keyboard with other PCs, similar to a KVM switch. Typically a person will have a laptop and one or more desktops at his desk - so instead of keeping a separate keyboard/mouse for each, you can just use one to control all of them.
I use synergy running on my laptop (Windows 7) to control my desktop (Ubuntu 13.04) - all with the built-in mouse an keyboard on the laptop.
They launch at startup. However on Ubuntu, I created an entry in Startup Applications. However, this will only launch once the user is logged in. To launch Synergy earlier, you can use this recipe (I have not tested it yet).
Synergy requires an X server. That means a server must be running and synergy must be authorized to connect to that server. It's best to have the display manager start synergy. You'll need the necessary (probably root) permission to modify the display manager configuration files. If you don't have that permission you can start synergy after logging in via the .xsession file.
Typically, you need to edit three script files. The first file will start synergy before a user logs in, the second will kill that copy of synergy, and the third will start it again after the user logs in.
The contents of the scripts varies greatly between systems so there's no one definite place where you should insert your edits. However, these scripts often exit before reaching the bottom so put the edits near the top of the script.
The location and names of these files depend on the operating system and display manager you're using. A good guess for the location is /etc/X11. If you use kdm then try looking in /etc/kde3 or/usr/kde/version/share/config. Typical file names are:
|gdm/Init/Default (*)
|gdm/PostLogin/Default (*)
|gdm/Sessions/Default (*, **)
*) The Default file is used if no other suitable file is found. gdm will try displayname (e.g. :0) and hostname (e.g. somehost), in that order, before and instead of Default.
**) gdm may use gdm/Xsession, xdm/Xsession or dm/Xsession if gdm/Sessions/Default doesn't exist.
**) gdm may use gdm/Xsession, xdm/Xsession or dm/Xsession if gdm/Sessions/Default doesn't exist.
For a synergy client, add the following to the first file: /usr/bin/killall synergyc sleep 1 /usr/bin/synergyc [<options>] synergy-server-hostname Of course, the path to synergyc depends on where you installed it so adjust as necessary.
Add to the second file: /usr/bin/killall synergyc sleep 1
And to the third file: /usr/bin/killall synergyc sleep 1 /usr/bin/synergyc [<options>] synergy-server-hostname Note that <options> must not include -f or --no-daemon or the script will never exit and you won't be able to log in.
The changes are the same for the synergy server except replace synergyc with synergys and use the appropriate synergys command line options. Note that the first script is run as root so synergys will look for the configuration file in root's home directory then in /etc. Make sure it exists in one of those places or use the --config config-pathname option to specify its location.
Note that some display managers (xdm and kdm, but not gdm) grab the keyboard and do not release it until the user logs in for security reasons. This prevents a synergy server from sharing the mouse and keyboard until the user logs in. It doesn't prevent a synergy client from synthesizing mouse and keyboard input, though.
If you're configuring synergy to start only after you log in then edit your .xsession file. Add just what you would add to the third file above.


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Gapyear.com Event - Thursday 5 May
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Hi everyone,
Just wanted to get a blog up to let you know that this Thursday Gapyear.com will be presenting a gap year roadshow at 6pm in Lecture Hall 1, Waterfront Building of University Campus Suffolk.
On the night, one person in the room will win a free Round the World flight ticket and there will be other prizes and giveaways, such as a free backpack from outdoor specialists Blacks.
The point of the event is to introduce you to your main gap year options: travel, work and volunteering, as well as looking at how taking some time out to travel can help get you on a path to employment.
The format is going to be a series of short, fun talks from top travel and employment experts from the UK and Australia, plus returned gappers and experienced overseas volunteers. Which is cool.
There will also be a talk from former BBC journalist Tim Fenton on Gapyear.com's forthcoming Writers Academy, so if you fancy yourself as a travel writer/blogger or just someone with a travel story to tell, come along and check it out.
The event is open to anyone considering a gap year and is free. Afterwards we will heading to the Kai bar. (We'll be handing out some free drinks vouchers on the night.)
We reckon it's going to be properly good, and as it starts at 6pm there'll be time for IP1 volunteers to catch the presentation then head into town for the usual IP1 meet.
It would be great to have your support, and it would be awesome to see loads of you there.
P.S. As an extra bit of publicity, a few of the guys from Gapyear (including me) are going to be at Blacks on Tavern Street on Weds 4 May between about 1pm - 2.30pm flyering and modelling some backpacker threads in Blacks shop window. Come along and check it out.
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|26 Dec 2013
We should not advise users of netbooks to use a method to move the System boot files which does not rewrite the F8 Repair My Computer link. Just because you choose to "repair" Win7 by reimaging doesn't mean any other consumer would want to fix their netbook that way when they're in Starbucks without disks or external images.
Let's try to figure out what's clogging the new System Reserved partition. In Control Panel>Folder Options>View unhide System and Hidden files. Post back a screenshot of the contents of both SysRserved partitions.
The method to move the System boot files is to unplug all other HD's, Mark C Partition Active,
boot into System Recovery Options to run Startup Repair - Run 3 Separate Times until Win7 boots with the System Active flags on C. You can then delete System Reserved in Disk Mgmt, recover its space if you want using Partition Wizard to Resize Partition - Video Help.
|My System Specs
|26 Dec 2013
Greg, I think this OP knows what he is doing. I like to give options. As you know I am not a purist like you but I have survived with computers since 1958.
|My System Specs
|27 Dec 2013
Hi guys,
I did what whs said, which was enough to get windows to stop complaining about the dumb system reserved partition, and make an image backup. My understanding is that the system reserved partition is still there, but just not marked as active, so windows doesn't try to boot from there. As long as it is not active, I don't need care about the 100MB, and am happy not to bother with having to scoot the whole c: over, and having to run windows repair to fix it.
I am pretty sure there is no problem with what hard drive the computer boots from because that is set in the bios. On the old spinning hard drive, I used gparted to shrink the windows partition down to size. Then back in windows, I removed the drive letter from that, and turned the empty space into a d:. So far everything works fine. If the ssd suddenly dies, then we should be able to switch the bios to boot back into the spinning hard drive.
As for that bloated system reserved partition, my description of what is there in the first post is with those boxes unchecked. I also, while using gparted in a linux environment, ran the df and du commands on that partition, and saw the same files and same space consumption issues. e.g. du showed 14 MB of files (if I remember right), and df showed 90% usage. I can post the screenshot if you like, but what are you looking for beyond what I already said? I am still interested in figuring out what is taking up all the space.
|My System Specs
|27 Dec 2013
1. I am glad that EasyBCD did the job for you. And you are right, the bootmger is only copied from the system partition to C. You can always reactivate the system partition and deactivate C to get back to the initial state - once we figured out what is cloggoging your system partition.
2. Can you open the system partition (you have to give it a drive letter for it to show up in Computer). Take a snip of the content and post it here. Maybe we can spot something.
|My System Specs
|27 Dec 2013
If nothing shows up differently between the two SysReserved partitions by comparison, then if you really want System Reserved you can recreate it by deleting it, creating a new Primary Partition, mark it Active, copy the unhidden Boot Files from C into it, run 3 Startup Repairs to finish the job completely.
If you're happy with the way it is now then you can leave it, or delete SysReserved. I agree it is not worth the trouble to recover its space into C unless you want to play with Partition Wizard. Use the boot disk which will not fail while all others including the Windows version can except DIsk Mgmt.
|My System Specs
|28 Dec 2013
I think I found out what the problem was. I viewed the partition with defraggler and saw that there was a big 50MB $logfile, which is one of those hidden ntfs system files. I also saw that there was a command chkdsk (driveletter): /L that is supposed to be able to shrink it. I have not bothered to do that yet in case I screw things up.
I'm also wondering what would happen if I just copied the files off that partition, reformat it, and copy them back?
|My System Specs
|28 Dec 2013
You can try it, or just delete the log file and if it returns to normal size reactivate the partition.
I gave you the best way I've seen to reconstruct the System Reserved partition or to remove it.
|My System Specs
|31 Mar 2015
Windows 7 Pro x64
Hi everyone. I would like to resurrect this thread because I have the exact same symptoms and problem as the OP. I likewise have a Samsung SSD. My system reserved partition likewise became too full after using Samsung's data migration tool. The partition was also renamed "data" (I actually renamed it to "system reserved"). And I can't see what is hogging the drive space either.
I stumbled across this thread after first attempting to deal with this issue by simply resizing the system reserved partition and not worrying about why it got full. However, that keeps failing for some reason. No matter what I do, windows won't boot afterward. If anyone cares, my trials and tribulations are available here.
Doesn't matter. I think I'm on a better track now. Can I get help with clearing up a few things? OP, if you see this, did you ever resolve it? Sounds like you did since you stopped posting.
1.) Unlike the OP, I cannot see this log file. I downloaded defraggler, but I don't see this $logfile. All I see is this:
I think it's only listing the fragmented files. How do I see this mysterious log file?
1.b. If I can use this chkdsk /L command to shrink it, how far can I shrink it? Is there a minimum? What happens when you shrink it?
2.) Can somone tell me again the steps for re-creating the system reserved partition? I'm not sure I got it. Do I need to save or copy anything from the partition before I wipe it? Or can it be re-created automatically with the Win rescue disk?
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Let us see a screenshot of Disk Management - Post a Screen Capture Image.
Can you access System Reserved in Explorer to post back a screenshot of its contents, after unhiding Hidden and System Files in Control Panel>Folder Options>View?
Easiest would be to abandon System Reserved and move the Bootmgr - Move to C:\ with EasyBCD - Windows 7 Forums providing C is a Primary partition so let's see the screenshot.
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You have the system reserved partition named Z, it`s not supposed to have a letter.
That way no information can be written to it.
Please post the shot, as Greg has asked.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which includes acupuncture for pain along with nutrition and herbs, have been used successfully for relief for thousands of years. Although the underlying causes of pain can come from many different constitutional imbalances, TCM generally sees pain in two broad categories – excess and deficient type pain. Recent onset acute conditions resulting from any injury, ranging from minor to traumatic, are thought of as an excess, stagnant type pain. This is demonstrated by some of the most common descriptors of pain conditions such as tightness, locked, knotted, stabbing, and stuck. Herbal and acupuncture treatments in these cases will concentrate on moving and releasing the pain. By contrast, chronic pain conditions are often deficient type pain. This type of pain is usually brought on by the wear and tear of life, stress and aging. The symptoms of these conditions are often described as deep, being relieved by heat or massage, numb or tingling. TCM treatments in these cases will focus on nourishing and supporting the body in order to relieve pain.
What Types of Pain Does Garden Acupuncture Treat?
TCM and Acupuncture can treat a very large number of pain conditions. Too many to list! Don't worry if you don't see your condition or type of pain listed here. We have 50+ years of combined experience and specialize in treating pain successfully. Feel free to contact us if you have a question about your pain. TCM can be helpful with any sort of pain because it can increase circulation and stimulate production of endorphins, both of which alleviate pain. There are many citations showing the efficacy of TCM for relieving pain which you can read about here and here. Garden Acupuncture has been successful at relieving some of the most problematic conditions such as chronic sciatica and migraines.
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I have a new 2010 Chevy 1500 Silverado pickup with crew cab and short bed. Would like to cover the pickup bed with a hard cover. I don't plan on matching the truck color, just getting something in pebble black fiberglass. I've checked out the Undercover and Penta brands. They are approximately equivalent in price. Anyone have opinions on these or other brands?
I want the cover to be reasonably easy to remove since I may have need for the open bed occasionally.
You didn't elaborate as to whether you wanted a cap or just literally a bed cover. I have had a Raven fiberglass cap on my Ford Ranger Super Cab now for about 11 years and have found it to be the best I've had. I like the fiberglass caps better than the aluminum ones but they are heavy as all get out. If you plan on taking it off on a frequent basis, you may want to consider an aluminum cap. They are a lot lighter than fiberglass but are still very sturdy. I had an aluminum cap (don't remember the brand) on my GMC Sonoma (before I got the Ranger) and it was about 10 years old when I got rid of the truck and it too held up very well. Removing it was a snap for my son and I. I believe it would take four people to remove and/or replace my fiberglass cap.
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I have a lot to say right now, but have not had the time to sit down and "say" it, so I give you….
more Mila pics!
A fresh new picture of our baby boy. This is really special since we did not get an updated picture of Mila until a few weeks before we met her.
Hudson is the litte guy on the left in Mama Josephine's arms. He is sporting what looks like a mini fro. I think some of it is shadow, but Mommy may have a whole new hair dilemma on her hands when he gets home. 😉 I am actually figuring out Mila's, and am proud to say she has a pretty nice set of puffs as we speak. More on her hair later. Isn't he too stinkin' cute!
A friend from work who knew the ups and downs of my life leading up to 2011, kept telling me, "This is gone be your year", and I guess it kinda was.
God walked with us through many difficulties, hurts and disappointments the past few years. I've heard that as a believer, you are either in the middle of suffering, just coming out of a period of suffering, or you are about to walk through some kind of suffering. 2011, for us, was one of the coming out periods. And don't get me wrong, there were still many difficulties.
The first few months we were healing from the loss of a pregnancy and waiting to hear about Mila, the 2nd quarter, we knew who Mila was, but were unable to hold her and protect her. And the last half was full of this whole parenting thing, and anyone who's done it knows that it's no joke either. But looking back at all the ups, all the joys, all the growth, we are just so thankful to God for all the blessings poured out on our family this past year. We don't know what the road ahead will hold, but we thank God for the prior trials, and triumphs, that grew us and prepared us for our current situation, as parents…twice in one year.
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When my mom came over tonight and started cleaning the kitchen I knew what she was wanting…CUPCAKES! (Hehe, although she says she was just being a good mom.) Either way, she got her cupcakes! These cupcakes are made-from-scratch cupcakes. Unlike my other cupcakes that use doctored up cake mixes. I'm still not a huge fan of made-from-scratch cakes, but these were yummy. They didn't rise as much as I would like. And, they were a little 'dense'…but that could be from all the CARAMEL injected in them! This is a brown sugar cupcake with caramel injected into it, topped with buttercream and caramel icing, drizzled with caramel! It gives me a sugar high just thinking about it!
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 stick of butter or margarine
1 cup of packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup of buttermilk
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Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one a ta time until each are mixed in. Add vanilla. Alternating adding flour mixture and buttermilk until combined.
Bake for 25 minutes.
*TIP: No buttermilk? No worries! You can make buttermilk by taking a cup of milk and adding 1 tbsp of white vinegar OR lemon juice. Cool, huh?
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1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 tsp vanilla
Stir sugar and condensed milk together. Heat over low to medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla. Stir well.
*TIP: This is more of a 'runnier' caramel sauce. We used a medicine dropper to inject the cupcake with the caramel sauce after the cupcake was cooled. We used a basting brush to brush the top of the cupcake. Then, we drizzled it on top of the icing.
**TIP: This is a GREAT caramel sauce for kids to dip apples in! Yumm!
Buttercream/Caramel icing:
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Janitorial Software And Their Importance To Different Companies As of today most people depend on the functionality and convenience that technology has given to them. There are many reasons why people make use of them but basically they need technology because without it a particular task will not be accomplish. This makes technology a vital tool in a person's life. And in reality without technology it is quite difficult to market different products and services. Through technology, several enterprise are properly aided in their daily business operations. For you to maximize these technology you need to use them as an instrument in achieving the purpose and objectives of your business. Technology is a necessity's in any business that you owned or you are managing. Many changes were made possible because of technology. In addition, it has helped people do different tasks without any hassle and inconvenience. Whatever business that you own or manage there are certain guidelines that must be observe in order for your business to be progressive. At all cost these requirements must be properly observe by your company. These requirements includes making sure your working area is clean and if this is properly manage sure enough your staff can perform more efficiently in their work. Hence, company owners should see to it that they have an appropriate cleaning protocol. As of today there are already lots of options that will help business owners make their company clean all the time. Furthermore, there are more and more cleaning service providers that are present out there. More likely these companies offer similar cleaning services. Hence it is imperative for you to acquire reliable janitorial service for your business establishment. Some companies can already provide you with cleaning management software which has tremendous benefits that you can experience if used properly. Obtaining the said software is not enough, you also need to familiarize and become knowledgeable on the features that it possess. The good thing is that this kind of software is made available online. Although you can access them readily you have take into consideration a lot of things before actually buying it. Since there are various cleaning software out there you need to make sure that you'll choose something that will fit to your company's needs. Choosing for the best software may be a bit time consuming but your can be assured to get the best for your company. To put it simply, you need to look for the one who can cater your needs the most conveniently way possible. You can also check for different janitorial service offered online. As mentioned earlier, you need to make sure that the software you are going to choose will fit to your company's needs.How I Became An Expert on Solutions
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HANCOCK COUNTY, MS (WLOX) - It's as cold as ice in South Mississippi, and Sterling Bell is on the first leg of his long garbage route. The temperature is right around 35 degrees but the cold weather can't keep Bell from getting the job done.
"Rain, sleet, snow, shower we go get it," said Bell.
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This battle is against old man winter, and Bell says he's ready for the war.
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A scrap wood fire and several layers of clothes provide the warmth Joel Rodriguez and his construction crew need to build a house. Rodriguez is the job superintendent.
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The chilly sea breeze made matters worse for construction crews building a harbor marina in Bay St. Louis. Even with coats and jackets some workers appeared to be cold.
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We are blessed with some wonderful iOS synths apps.... and while iOS music apps have only been with us for a few years, I think there are still a number of candidates that still deserve to be given a 'classic' status. One of those is undoubtedly Moog Music's Animoog. This iOS synth is available in both iPad (UK£22.99/US$29.99) and a streamlined iPhone version (UK£4.49/US$6.99) and, as a 55MB download, would find a home on even the most highly stuffed of iOS devices. Moog have done a great … [Read more...]
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A GROUP of intrepid fundraisers cycled 117 miles for 12 hours across southern England in support of the learning disability charity Mencap.
Starting at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent and ending in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, the ride took place in aid of Mencap's Young Ambassador programme, which helps young people with a learning disability to find 'positive pathways' into work, education and volunteering.
The group managed to raise almost £6,000.
Taking part in the 12-hour challenge was Séan Sweeney, MBE, centre manager of Gunwharf Quays.
He said: 'I was very proud to be able to take part in such a big and very worthwhile challenge and also for Gunwharf Quays to host the finish.
'From our partnership with Mencap we know that people with a learning disability can face many obstacles to getting a job, and our work is as much about changing perceptions of learning disability as it is about fundraising.
'We wanted to raise awareness with our cycle ride and create new opportunities for young people with a learning disability to get into work.'
According to Mencap research, approximately 8 out of 10 working age people with a learning disability could work, but less than 2 in 10 are in paid employment.
Vijay Patel, a Mencap young ambassador who has a learning disability, said: 'I found it very difficult to get a job without the right support and advice.
'Some people only saw my learning disability and thought I was incapable.
'The Young Ambassador programme helped me to build my confidence and I now have a job as an admin assistant at Mencap.
'We are so grateful to our partners for raising funds and supporting our work.'
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Well, I am back with some more great gospel from The Trumpeteers on the Score label. These selections were recorded in New York City on May 9th, 1950. I have included both sides of this Score record, number 5022. For me, these recordings are great examples of the transition between the jubilee style of gospel singing and the more hard styles that were becoming very popular at the time. All of the Trumpeteers recordings on Score are top notch.


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The timing for when to start vegetable seeds varies by cold hardiness zone and last frost date. Minnesota's cold hardiness zones range from zone 4 in the southernmost areas of the state, and down to zone 2 in the most northern parts. Your best seed start times are determined by your zone and local climate, so be sure to check with the local agricultural extension office or with local plant nurseries. See the Resources section for a detailed hardiness zone map.
Pick the right starting medium for the type of vegetable seeds you want to start indoors. A balanced vegetable potting soil works for many kinds, but may be too dense for some delicate seeds. You also can find special soil for cucumber-type vegetables or tomatoes at garden stores.
Amend the medium as needed. It's usually a good idea to loosen it up with the addition of sand, perlite, vermiculite, or peat moss. Mix it well before putting it into seed trays. This helps air and moisture circulate around the new seeds. If you are reusing old seed trays or pots, clean them well with a bleach mixture to be sure no old germs or pests are transferred.
Choose your seed starting time. You can start vegetable seeds as early as March indoors in a sufficiently warm and lighted location. They should not be transplanted outside until after the last frost date in your area, which can be as late as June in northern areas. Consider the harvest time when planting; vegetables with a short production time may not need to be started indoors at all. See the Resources section for a list of germination and harvest times.
Plan a location for the seed trays. They should have light for 12 to 14 hours each day; this will likely mean suspending fluorescent lights above the trays. Full, direct light is needed, so before sprouts show, 6-8 inches away from the trays is ideal. Once sprouts show, the lights can be raised so the tender shoots don't burn.
Plant the seeds in the trays. Put two or three seeds in one hole. Don't bury them too deeply; most vegetable seeds do well about a 1/2 inch to 1 inch down. Check directions on the seed packet, since some seeds should not be covered at all. Add fertilizer, but not right next to the seed as it can burn the seed. Instead, tuck it elsewhere close by. Add some water to the trays when you are done planting, using a watering can or mister so you don't wash seeds away.
Keep trays in a sunny location when possible to generate the amount of heat needed for germination. Water daily, or as often as needed to keep soil dark and not dried out. Most vegetables sprout within 2-3 weeks. Pinch off the weaker sprouts in each group of two or three if they all come up.
In cold climates like Minnesota's, a hardening-off period is needed before transplanting seedlings outside. When the sprouts are a few inches tall and growing strongly, place them outside for a few hours a day, gradually lengthening their time outside until they are out all day and only brought in at night. Once the last frost is past in the spring, they can be transplanted to your garden.


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You can always trust an Avatar two part finale to be flashy, am I right? Really in terms of action, suspense, and an outright body count the combination of "Enter the Void" and "Venom of the Red Lotus" were right up there with the best the Avatar universe has to offer. We will recap the later half of the finale in a separate article, but for the here and now lets discuss "Enter the Void" and the ramifications it brings to the series. When we last left our heroes they were on their way to confront Zaheer and attempt to rescue the airbenders and for a large part of the episode the tension surrounding who was going to live and who would die was palpable, especially the matter of Tenzin's fate after last week's ending. Once Korra turned herself over to Zaheer and realized that she had been double crossed shit hit the fan and our usual three act story structure turned into a three act free for all brawl between the Red Lotus and Korra's crew. Despite a large lack of actual story the episode manages to capitalize on all of the characters fights build up to a satisfying part one. So let's dive in.
I will say right off the bat this is probably the hardest Avatar finale to review as so much of it was based around fight choreography and the actual fight on two separate fronts. The story wasn't so much a vital component as a skeleton to showcase just how powerful and epic in scope the finale would be all around. Both battles had a solid ebb and flow with no one side holding a distinct advantage at any point in time, and the two v one fights really got the most out of the combatants involved. I just wish that at some point in this episode we had gotten some fleshing out of our villains. Unlike with Unalaq or Amon, Zaheer and his group were never given a true backstory for us to understand their motivations. We got a brief chat where P'Li said she was a soldier for a warlord, but that is something I would rather have seen displayed than merely talked about. At the end of the day our villains were just characters with cool powers rather than being in the Avatar tradition of being well rounded characters that just happen to have fun abilities.
As for the battles featured in "Enter the Void" man they were cool as all hell. The fights were all easily distinguishable and most of the different forms of bending had a relatively cool display. I have to say my personal favorite of the three fights was Tonraq and a shackled Korra vs Zaheer. Even with a serious handicap Korra was able to put up a fantastic challenge for Zaheer and for that to be coupled with Tonraq being a godamn tank made it even better. We have constantly been told how strong and powerful Tonraq is, but even in last season we only got glimpses of what a strong bender he truly is. To see him almost solo Zaheer and save the day all by himself was pretty rad. The fluidity of the choreography is what really grabbed me about this fight as the combination of airbender movements and waterbender movements allowed for a real physicality to the fights. Since Zaheer was never trained in airbender fighting techniques his style is so much more physical and it paired up really well with Tonraq's full frontal fighting style.
On the other side of the Korra fight is P'Li vs the Beifong sisters and although this would like be awesome in many different variations the fight happened to be very rudimentary and serve only one purpose, have P'Li blow herself up. The fighting of this confrontation is very similar to many of the different combustion bending type battles we have seen before hand. Basically Lin and Suyin are force to wait patiently to have P'Li's own bending backfire on her, and while that is all well and good these are Toph's kids. We know they have the ability to get P'Li off her game and yet they decided a frontal assault is their best play. I just don't know how Lin and Suyin would not use the echo location technique or something else to make the fight a little more exciting. Luckily the final blow so to speak is very satisfying as it allows for Zaheer to transcend his earthly connection and develop the technique to fly, allowing him to escape with the subdued Korra. It is weird that a villain manages to be the first airbender to control this technique in the show but it is such a cool moment that it partially makes up for the lackluster nature of P'Li's fight.
The third and final confrontation that is featured in the episode is the rest of Team Korra's escape from the Northern Air Temple. It was a little surprising while at the same time relieving to see Tenzin alive, albeit in really bad shape. I knew that there was no way it would be that easy to rescue all of the airbenders but I was terrified when they all dissolved to reveal Ming-Hua waiting to kill them. The confrontation between the two sides was short-lived as Ghazan decided to melt the temple with lava and leave Team Korra to die. Luckily for our heroes Tenzin had a backup way out and Bolin was able to stall the lava for a good period of time. Our heroes became backed against a wall and finally, after an entire season of buildup Bolin learned his secondary skill and became a lavabender. I was very excited when Bolin learned to lava bend as much like Ghazan he has a very laid back personality and the technique works well for him. As the team is able to meet up with Kai they looked on at the now in ruins Northern Air Temple. It was quite the site especially for Tenzin who had worked so hard to rebuild his nation only to see one of their homes burned to the ground. Once the team regroups with Kai they go off to rescue Korra who is finally in Zaheer's clutches.
Overall this is a very strong episode that is missing some slow paced story elements. Wait till the finally. Ooh boy.
Final Grade B+
+Zaheer vs. Korra and Tonraq
+Zaheer "entering the void" and flying
+Bolin finally learning to lavabend
-P'Li vs Beifong sisters fight was lackluster
-No backstory for our villains
Extra Thoughts
-For some reason the writers felt it was necessary to show us Pabu and Naga were just chilling. It was funny but out of place.
-You know for just figuring out how to fly Zaheer has really good control of his body while carrying another person.
-How did no one think Zaheer was going to have a trap at the Air Temple? Mako you should always ask to remove the hoods.


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Hi there, friends!
I've got a couple of pics to share of how I transitioned my dining room table to a simple, winter-themed tablescape featuring a buffalo check throw blanket as the table runner, some faux greenery, pinecones, and candles for embellishment.
I'm loving the simplicity of it after the exuberance of my Christmas décor. It just feels so fresh and so clean (clean….shoutout to Outkast!).
I just lit this Balsam Fir candle and now our entire house is smelling like a winter forest…love it!
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There's no love like the love between sisters. This story just goes to show how true that is.
Melissa Kayser, 33, had almost lost hope of becoming a mom. She tragically suffered from nine miscarriages.
But her sister stepped in and helped her out in her hour of need.
Melissa had been trying to have a baby for three years when doctors finally suggested she should get a surrogate.
She said:
"I was devastated because you think as women we are literally born to do one thing and that's to reproduce and when you can't do that one thing you feel like a failure.
"I didn't know if I could emotionally handle another woman being able to carry my child."
That's when her sister, 35-year-old Lisa Auten, offered to carry Melisa's child.
Lisa said:
"I couldn't stand watching Melissa go through loss after loss.
"She hurt so badly and she just wanted a child so bad. If I could help give her a family, then I was going to do it."
The doctors suggested that the sisters have two embryos implanted. No one was expecting for both of them to take.
It was twins!
Melissa recounted the moment she found out.
"I think we were all a little bit shocked. My sister was telling them to count again.
"My sister had a really good pregnancy and very little complications. I got to be at all the ultrasounds and got to feel the babies kick. We did a gender reveal and we tried to make things fun and memorable."
The baby girls, Tierney and Ashlynn, are now 6 weeks old.
The sisters are going through the process of getting Melissa listed as their official mom due to Nebraska law.
Despite the twins being biologically Melissa's, Lisa was listed on the birth certificate. Which means Lisa has to relinquish her parental rights to allow her sister to 'adopt' her children.
The adoption will thankfully take place when the girls reach 6 months old.
Lisa said:
"I never saw myself being a mom. I enjoyed being pregnant, but the experience has not changed my mind
"I am just fine being an aunt."
Melissa is obviously thankful for the selfless gift her sister provided her with.
"Every day I am in awe. You hear women say you don't really know love until you have children. They really do complete me.
"There's never any words that I can say to thank her for what she did. She gave up a year of her life so that we could have a family. I could never repay."
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FEATURED MODEL: Daiane Conterato
A Brazilian model who was scouted by Paul Rowland and is represented by Supreme in NY.
She made her runway debut at Prada a/w 06 and has been in smashing form ever since this superb entrance into the modelling world.
Prada a/w 06
She is like a beacon of light for anyone with a narrow face, thin lips and sharp features (as opposed to the incessant supply of baby-doll faced models which had been oh-so hip in seasons passed).
Daiane stands out for ALL the right reasons. She is 16, 5'10" and her measurements are 32-33-32 - how neat is that?
She looks great on the runway and in editorials and it is clear this girl has a very promising career ahead of her.
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This season she was seen in all the right places, walking for Chloe, Dior, Chanel, McQueen, Galliano, Givenchy, Dries Van Noten, Viktor & Rolf, Yamamoto, Marni, Prada, Anna Sui, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, DKNY, and Diane Von Furstenberg among others. Highly impressive, right?
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Anyway, I wait with baited breath to see which campaigns this amazing girl nabs ... she's already had editorials in V, Vogue Paris, and Pop to name but a few so her horizons are looking very bright!


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7 Searidge Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Listing Courtesy of: CRMLS / Irvine Ca / Tracy Lu
Active (127 Days)
Custom Ocean View Estate nestled on a cul-de-sac located in the exclusive 24-hour Guard Gated Community of Bear Brand Ranch. Bear Brand Ranch is just minutes from the amazing surfing beaches of the Gold Coast and is close to the world famous five-star Ritz Carlton Resort and Monarch Beach Resort. There are walking trails, quiet streets and glistening estates all around. It's located near some of the finest private schools in south Orange County. This amazing landscaped 5 bedroom 5.5 bathroom 4 car garage with cozy seating area in every bedroom. Admire ocean views from all levels equipped with sound system, media room, two separate staircases to the second level, self-cleaning operable skylights & complete home gym with separate entrance. Master retreat located in a separate wing with private balcony & fireplace along with his & hers walk-in closets. On the main level, enjoy saltwater aquarium, spacious office, and media family room. Kitchen equipped with Viking appliances, Subzero refrigeration, pantry & custom wine cellar with 100 year old hemlock interior. Entertainer guests with ocean view backyard, pool/spa, BBQ, fire pit and covered dining area. Luxuriate in this exceptional Estate!
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Hills, Ocean, Water, Catalina
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Capistrano Unified
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- Half Bathrooms: 2
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"I look back on my own life—even as few as ten years ago—and wonder what damage I have done to God's kingdom by claiming Christ and living for myself. Fortunately, our God never gives up on us. Like the father in the story of the prodigal son, he waits and hopes that, some day, we will realize the filth that we are. In those childhood professions we too often become the prodigal son. We belong to His family but have no idea what that means. Too many of our churches and youth programs focus only on the profession of faith and not on training to be good servants. I read the Bible, attended church, got plugged in, etc. All to make myself a better person instead of to be a better SERVANT. The Christian life is one of service to God—for God—not for self. We are fortunate our Father watches over us and waits for us with so much patience and grace."
A testimony sent to me by high school friend David Warren over Facebook. So much truth!


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In October, manufacturers sold 187,464 digital television (DTV) products (integrated sets and monitors) to dealers, representing more than $341 million, according to sales figures released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). This is a 27 percent increase in unit sales from last month and is 113 percent more than the same period in 2000. The October sales figures suggest that 2001 sales likely will surpass CEA's initial forecast for the year.
CEA has been projecting sales of DTV sets and monitors to continue their rapid growth in the coming years, with unit sales of 1.1 million this year. The latest numbers bring the 2001 total to 1,050,460 units sold. Consumer dollar investment in DTV is projected to reach nearly $5 billion by the end of the year, as well, and CEA projects that 2.1 million DTV products will be sold in 2002, 4 million in 2003, 5.4 million in 2004, 8 million in 2005 and 10.5 million in 2006.
"We're so pleased to see continued demand for digital television - particularly in light of the current economy," said CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro. "This is excellent news as we enter the 2001 holiday buying season where we expect DTV sales to remain strong."


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The consecration of the fifty brass prayer wheels performed by two Tibetan monks, Drupon Konchok Jigmet and Drupon Konchok Lhundup before hundreds of devotees and interested visitors at the beginning of Tibetan Lunar New Year holiday.
Lama Jigme who has been living in Hungary since 2004 said the prayer wheels served the need of people who couldn't read; by spinning the wheels devotees can obtain purification, and peace of mind, as the wheels radiate calming mantras, and prayers.
Zalaszántó Peace Stupa was built on the top of a 316-meter-high hill. It was consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 1993. The religious shrine is 30 meters high and 24 meters in diameter; it is one of the largest such structures in Europe, symbolizing the spirit, wisdom, love and compassion of the adorable Buddha towards all living beings.
(MTI - hungarianambiance.com)


text: Denham Springs ATA Martial Arts would like to congratulate all of our students who achieved their new ranks. Special congratulations to our newest Black Belts: Mr. Nick Harrington, Mr. Clayton Bloch, Dr. Diana Hamilton, Mr. Adam Steudlein, and Mr. Ethan O'Bryan. We also welcomed our newest Second Degree, Mr. Tyler Wilkins. Congratulations on this great accomplishment. We would also like to acknowledge the Denham Springs ATA Martial Arts Students of the Cycle: Mr. Brian Bizette, Adult, Mr. Cameron Hebert, Junior, Mr. Noah Ussery, Karate for Kid, and Mr. Anderson Thibodeaux, Tiny Tiger. Keep up the good work.


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Category: Edition 1 - April 2005
|Editorial for Volume 5, Edition 1 (April 2005) - By Editor-in-Chief
|According to phenomenological icons such as Aron Gurwitsch, Herbert Spiegelberg and Maurice Natanson, amongst others, phenomenology has developed out of a philosophical movement that is still in the process of being clarified and that consequently there are multiple interpretations and modifications of what has now become known as phenomenological philosophy. In this regard, phenomenology concerns itself with the fundamental problems of knowledge and the experience, at both the scientific and the pre-theoretical levels, which we have of the surrounding perceptual world and by which we are guided in our everyday life. ...
|Unconscious Influences on Discourses about Consciousness: Ideology, State-Specific Science and Unformulated Experience - By David Edwards
|Discussions about consciousness are complicated by the fact that participants do not share a common underlying "ordinary" consciousness. Everyday experience is founded on what Teasdale calls implicational cognition, much of which is not verbally formulated. An unacknowledged aspect of debate is individuals' attempts to negotiate the expression of their unformulated experience. This is further complicated by the way in which a discourse, based on particular ontological assumptions, exercises an ideological control which limits what underlying aspects of experience can be formulated at all. Tart's concept of state specific sciences provides a framework within which the role of unformulated experience can be acknowledged and taken into account. Unless this is done, debates will be vitiated by participants engaging in ideological struggles and talking at cross-purposes.
|Enlightenment and Individuation - By Gabriel Rossouw and Brendon Stewart
|It is important for psychology - as a discipline of thought about the nature of psyche - and for psychotherapy, as its practice of understanding, to draw a distinction between neurotic and authentic suffering if it aims to assist a person to become an indivisible being. A difficulty with mainstream psychology is the conviction that psyche begins and ends in the realm of Reason as this conviction tends to establish a reality of permanence, absolutes and substance, and hence consequently, colludes with the 'ten thousand things' of neurotic suffering. When reason sets the rules of reality, it is argued, a deep sense of alienation and meaninglessness takes root. A psychology stuck in this realm is unable to attend to authentic human suffering, which is the reconciliation and synthesis of opposites in human nature. In the dichotomy of subject and object, and unconscious and conscious, a psychology of the reason unwittingly identifies with and acts out that which it rejects as inferior. It thus suffers from the very condition it sets out to alleviate. The concepts of enlightenment and individuation on the other hand draw a clear distinction between neurotic and authentic suffering. They conceive of a reality in which subject and object are one, so providing support to one suffering authentically so as to remain true to oneself and thus to become an indivisible being.
|The Palliation of Dying: A Heideggerian Analysis of the "Technologization" of Death - By Franco A. Carnevale
|The modern West has vigorously sought to overcome death, or at the very least minimize the suffering that it entails. Whereas the former has been predominantly pursued through modern scientific medicine, the minimization of the adversity of death and dying has been sought through 'death technologies'. This technologization of death is analyzed in light of Martin Heidegger's phenomenological philosophy. The analysis begins with an outline of the fundamental tenets of Heidegger's 'philosophy of Being'. In turn, his philosophical framework is utilized to highlight the manner in which the technologization of dying serves to conceal the central existential questions about being and finitude that dying gives rise to. The paper concludes with a discussion of how Heidegger's work can inspire a more authentic stance toward dying. Leo Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilych is referred to in order to illustrate Heidegger's construal of this existential struggle toward dying.
|When Intimacy and Companionship are at the Core of the Phenomenological Research Process - By Steen Halling
|Historically, there has been an ambivalent attitude in psychology toward the place of the "subjective" both in clinical practice and in research. This has been true even for phenomenological research where there is a desire to embrace the personal while there is also a concern that findings be presented as if they are objective in the sense of having an existence independent of the particular researcher's relationship to them. This article discusses a collaborative approach to research that depends on the development of a relationship of intimacy among the researchers and between the researchers and the phenomenon under study. The dialogal phenomenological approach has a twenty-year history and has been used to study phenomena such as social activism, helping and healing, forgiveness, and hopelessness. Focusing especially on two recent studies of hopelessness, the paper discusses how, in the context of dialogue among researchers, presence and intimacy, as well as truth and understanding become possible, and how working collaboratively makes it easier to find words to speak to what one encounters.
|Educators' Experience of Managing Sexually Abused Learners: Implications for Educational Support Structures - By Tshepo Tlali and Samantha Moldan
|The purpose of this study was to establish the personal impact that managing sexually abused learners had on primary school educators working in an East London (South Africa) community. In addition, the researchers sought to establish what support these educators felt they needed in order to help alleviate the personal impact that managing sexually abused learners might have on them. A phenomenological approach was employed to address the research questions. Using availability-sampling methods, four educators from a local primary school were interviewed and the data systematically analysed in accordance with Morrisette's (1999) seven-step procedural model. The present study confirmed the finding of Skinner (1999) and Mzamo (2003) that managing cases of sexually abused learners had a profound personal effect on the participants. What was most commonly felt was a sense of frustration with the justice system, as well as a sense of personal responsibility. In addition, the participants felt that they needed support structures to assist them in managing sexual abuse cases in the school. In particular, they felt that they needed a forum where they could share their own experiences and feelings, as well as receive guidance on how to deal with problems in their class. A need for more support from professional psychologists was also expressed, as well as a need for counselling skills training and general training in the area of child sexual abuse. It is hoped that these findings will prove useful in providing guidelines for the development of appropriate support structures for educators managing cases of child sexual abuse in South African schools. More research on the subject needs to be conducted within South Africa, however, in order to ensure that the support structures implemented address context-specific needs.
|BOOK REVIEW (by Plamen Gradinarov) - Husserl and Yogacara
|Dan Lusthaus (2002). Buddhist Phenomenology: A Philosophical Investigation of Yogacara Buddhism and the Ch'eng Wei-shih Lun. London: Routledge-Curzon. (Reprinted 2003). 611 pages


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Global Labor and Worksite Standards: A Strategic Ethical Analysis of Shareholder Employee Relations Resolutions
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It's always great to see members of the construction industry engaged in community-support and enhancement projects. It might not be readily apparent to the man on the street, but you can't swing a 2×4 these days without hitting someone who's involved in their company's efforts to raise funds for a cause or provide pro bono renovation services and/or labor for a needy charity. And it's especially cool to see young people in the industry getting involved.
One notable event coming up over the month of July is a joint effort by a number of organizations that will do a world of good. AGC of Washington's FLF (Future Leadership Forum) group is pitching-in with other participants to renovate Seattle facilities for Treehouse, the local non-profit foster-child support organization. This "Wearhouse" project will renovate the existing, well-used Treehouse warehouse/store space that's been in use for 12 years.
When completed, the new Wearhouse space will be brighter, safer, more efficient and a far more appealing place for Foster kids and their caregivers to visit and shop (no charge, of course) for high-quality new and like-new clothing, shoes, school supplies, toys, books and other essentials – much like a modern retail store. And it's certainly a worthy organization and an equally worthy effort of support: during an average school year, the Wearhouse serves more than 1,800 youth and distributes more than 100,000 items.
Again, it doesn't take much digging to see where people of the greater A/E/C community are working behind the scenes, often with their employers' support and even on their own time, to improve the communities around us and help others in need. I tip my hardhat.
Treehouse's Wearhouse project is still seeking additional funding, materials and labor support, by the way, so if you'd like to donate, please visit wearhouserenovation.kintera.org.
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The science lesson you wish you had in high school
Goodness gracious great bubbles of fire!
This looks like it could be a scene from Harry Potter (if you added a few ropes and wands) but what you're seeing here is one heck of a science lesson.
Uploaded to YouTube in January by user Dan Clinch, who we can only assume it an absolute legend of a science teacher, the video is going viral nearly a year later with the view count sitting at 99,000 and continuing to climb.
The lesson doesn't seem to follow your standard OHS guidelines, but the experiment is apparently quite safe if you do it right.
It's achieved through the magic of propane – the stuff we use to heat our water, cook our food and fire up our barbies.
But to turn it from a useful household necessity into a fully sick trick isn't that complicated.
All you need is some soap, water, a lighter, a bucket and a propane blowtorch (because don't we all have one of those lying around?).
Supposedly you just make propane bubbles then light the suckers in your hand.
Your only means of protection? Soapy hands.
The soap also makes it easy to grab the bubbles.
And apparently if you clap, you can make a giant fireball in your hands like you're in Dragon Ball Z.
If only every science lessons appealed to the amateur pyrotechnician in all of us.