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Foundation Support Declined in 2009 for Most Major Funding Areas
Despite Downturn, Both Education and Public Affairs/Society Benefit Saw Modest Gains
Cheryl Loe
Communications Project Manager
The Foundation Center
(888) 356-0354 ext. 701
Steven Lawrence
Director of Research
The Foundation Center
(212) 807-2410
New York, NY -- October 13, 2011. In the wake of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, foundation funding declined across eight of 10 major subject areas, among a matched set of funders. According to Foundation Giving Trends (2011 Edition), released by the Foundation Center, the environment and animals category experienced the largest decline in 2009, followed by the social sciences. Support for education and public affairs/society benefit experienced some gains.
Among the nearly 1,400 foundations whose 2009 grantmaking was analyzed
for the report:
- Funders awarded 186 grants of $10 million or more, with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation providing five of the 10 largest, mainly for health and education.
- Education accounted for the largest share of 2009 grant dollars, followed by health, human services, and public affairs/society benefit.
- International giving, including support for overseas recipients and U.S.-based international programs, accounted for nearly 24 percent of overall grant dollars.
- Among specific populations, the economically disadvantaged benefited from the largest share of both grant dollars (29 percent) and grants (25 percent).
"The reduction in 2009 foundation giving across most fields was unprecedented but not unexpected," said Steven Lawrence, director of research. "More importantly, our data show that foundations continued to provide substantial support to nonprofits during that challenging year."
Foundation Giving Trends provides a comprehensive analysis of all of the grants of $10,000 or more awarded by nearly 1,400 of the largest private and community foundations in the United States and tracks changes in funding priorities since 1999. Grant dollars awarded by these funders in the 2009 sample totaled $22.1 billion and represented half of total estimated giving by U.S. foundations. The report also examines changes in actual grant dollars and number of grants between 2008 and 2009 by a matched subset of 502 foundations.
The report can be purchased ($45) at the Gain Knowledge area of the Foundation Center's web site. "Highlights" of the study can be accessed
at no charge.
About the Foundation Center
Established in 1956 and today supported by close to 550 foundations, the Foundation Center is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training, it connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to succeed. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. and, increasingly, global grantmakers and their grants -- a robust, accessible knowledge bank for the sector. It also operates research, education, and training programs designed to advance knowledge of philanthropy at every level. Thousands of people visit the Center's web site each day and are served in its five regional library/learning centers and its network of more than 450 funding information centers located in public libraries, community foundations, and educational institutions nationwide and around the world. For more information, please visit foundationcenter.org or call (212) 620-4230.


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There A Cure?Bro. Wilson
can be treated successfully. In many instances it can be
completely cured. Countless people who have been treated for
cancer have lived and are living healthy lives today, with no sign
or symptoms of the disease. Yes,
cancer is definitely curable.
I placed a lot of emphasis on that statement because it is
important for you to believe it. In the past 15 years,
following God's plan, I have experienced many victories over the
disease and have resolved 50% of fourth stage cancer. Dear
reader, a 50% success rate dealing with fourth stage cancer is an
extremely high rate. So, don't be dismay, God is able.
is no reason to run from the idea of cancer. Face it
squarely and keep in mind that you are in a war for your
life. You will see that it is actually far less terrible
than most people imagine. The very word cancer is horrible
to most people. The fear of this disease casts a shadow on
lives which cancer itself will never touch. Those on whom it
does lay a hand often become so terror-stricken they are unable to
fight back. I knew a lovely woman, previously well balanced,
who did everything her doctor said, using all the
"right" drugs, chemotherapy, radiation, and
surgery. But after trying everything, the doctor told her
there was nothing else he could do. So she became
emotionally paralyzed by the appearance of a lump in her
breast. She did absolutely nothing about it until her
friends could actually notice the lump in her bosom and by that
time it was too late.
Bible says, "The heart of men are failing them for
fear." Why, because they have no hope, no security and
they are ignorant. Ignorant of the fact that there is a
problem solver and his name is Jesus Christ. Jesus is saying
to us, "I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and
be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." So, why are
people still dying of cancer. The reasons vary, but they
usually include some, or all of the following:
There are many reasons for regarding
cancer as a serious enemy, but there is no reason to panic.
Yes, there is a war going on and we are caught in the crossfire.
Yes cancer seem to have the upper hand, and pharmaceutical
medicine is losing the war on cancer, but be not dismayed for God
has another plan. The employment of natural remedies will
completely annihilate the enemy and give you the victory.
Dear reader, there is healing in Jesus Christ. Just trust
and obey His natural way and health in every sense of the word
will attend your life.
you don't have to be diseased and dying for there is healing in Jesus Christ.
Chemotherapy, radiation and surgery only makes matters worse. God has another
plan and it works. Yes, friends, He can remove the torn out of your flesh,
cancer is curable. Read the testimony of many by clicking on Testimony.
you have cancer, we have four options for healing:
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Happy Spring...
I've been in serious nesting mode lately, trying to de-accession (a less painful way of saying get rid of) some of my collections before EZ E comes onto the scene in a few short months. The other day I was digging through a container of fabric and came across this collection of old hankies that I had completely forgotten about. The color and designs on some of them are just gorgeous, but I have no idea what to do with them (besides stash them away again). I had originally thought about framing them, but I'm still undecided. A friend of ours says that there are four seasons in Western Massachusetts: snow, snow, snow, and mud. I think perhaps I'll leave them out as a reminder that the snow season is almost over and Spring (a.k.a. the mud season) will be here soon.
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How To Get HVAC Leads From Real Estate Agents in Las Vegas
Often, when a home is being placed on the housing market, a close inspection would reveal the structure's need for anything regarding heating and air conditioning (HVAC) installation. Inspecting the structural capacity of a building is especially vital for a home that is old and obviously needs some maintenance and updating.
Structural Capacity for HVAC Systems
Structural maintenance could be something as simple as a complete cleaning of the furnace, the ductwork, or paying particular attention to any openings around joints. Even a minuscule open area can cause the loss of lots of heat, and only warming the attic where no one ever goes unless they need something.
Heating and Air Conditioning Unit Installation
Often, a whole new furnace and air conditioning unit are required, and while an agent may be able to sell the home in this condition, the purchase price will undoubtedly be negatively affected by this unpleasant news.
A Higher Return on Property Investments in Las Vegas, Nevada
While a real estate agent doesn't have the authority to choose an HVAC company and order work done, a conscientious agent should feel a sense of obligation to discuss this situation with the seller. While the money involved can be considerable, it will more than repay the expense in a somewhat higher price paid for the property. After all, the mere fact of advertising that the home has brand new heat and air conditioning is impressive to most potential buyers. Often even offering new carpets and fresh paint adds an extra inducement to buy.
Here are some more reason for convincing the seller to upgrade:
- An old furnace, even with maintenance, can be unnecessarily costly. Less efficient than modern stoves and more expensive to operate all winter long.
- When air conditioners no longer work correctly, when you have to turn the air on at seven in the morning to get a long and expensive head start on what promises to be a scorcher, you may as well toss a few bucks into the garbage disposal as well.
- Failing ductwork in ceilings or beneath the house not only waste precious heat or air, but they spend a good deal of a homeowner's money. Often a simple fix, it's still a job for professionals because there's more to this than simply taping the joints (which can be very sharp and bloodthirsty!)
- Today, every aspect of HVAC is much more efficient, more economical and usually, the furnace takes up less space than some of the behemoths that still crowd basements all over the country.
- Selling a house with all new HVAC can be a major selling point and bring a higher overall price to the seller.
- Even routine maintenance can pay off in the long run. Some households have not even changed the furnace filter since the day the new residents took possession three years ago!
A real estate agent can be in a very suitable position to help not only him/herself but to help the seller as well as the buyer. New or completely refurbished HVAC is always welcome making this an entirely win-win situation.
Discuss With Real-Estate Agents and Their Clients
While, as we pointed out, the agent has no authority to order repairs or a new installation, but a wise and persuasive agent can certainly sit down with the seller(s) and discuss the possibility of getting bids for a new facility. The agent, if the seller desires, can interview HVAC companies and then come back to the homeowners showing them facts and figures, and perhaps giving them his or her personal recommendations. For a list of air conditioning repair companies, visit this page.
Charge a Finder's Fee for Sales Referrals
Nearly any HVAC company would be more than willing to offer a finder's fee. Combined with higher taxes gained from the price paid for a property, the agent will not only go home a happy camper, delighting over the extra money earned from this sale; but also, from having been able to bring a good HVAC company together with the sellers, he would have helped a good number of regular people. Doing all this with the ability to go home at night feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment.
In Conclusion
So when you list that next property, or even if you're showing a property that someone else listed, be sure to give the furnace and air a good look and if you sense a problem, it's time to go to work and bring this together with any other potential problems with the seller.


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Wrote Adams:
Trump was defensive, and debated poorly at points, but he did not look crazy. And pundits noticed that he intentionally avoided using his strongest attacks regarding Bill Clinton's scandals. In other words, he showed control. He stayed in the presidential zone under pressure. And in so doing, he solved for his only remaining problem. He looked safer.
By tomorrow, no one will remember what either of them said during the debate. But we will remember how they made us feel.
Clinton won the debate last night. And while she was doing it, Trump won the election. He had one thing to accomplish – being less scary – and he did it.
I thought that by being in a presidential setting--the debate where presidential candidates stand--that Trump would achieve a goal of appearing presidential as long as he didn't face plant obviously.
Yet the polls have slipped for Trump since that debate. Did he obviously face plant in the eyes of the public?
Sure, Clinton is judged to have won. But not anywhere near the level I thought would indicate failure. I know I'm biased against that corrupt Clinton but I am hardly biased in favor of Trump--who I despise as a clown.
But Adams thinks Trump passed that hurdle. And won the election. If he is serious, of course. I can't dismiss the idea that he is trolling the Left.
So what is going on? I clearly don't know.
I certainly believe our republic under rule of law won't end if either of these way too flawed candidates wins.
But we can surely see the end from either's victory.


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Download RC Spider Hunter
RC Spider Hunter combines the arcade feeling of an RC vehicle with the action that you will encounter as you need to battle with different spiders inside a house. We all hate spiders and this time, the RC vehicle will help you clean up the house that is infested with these monsters.
The game allows you to even destroy the spiders in a stealthy manner so you can play this game more than once in order to find out how to do it, but also have a lot of fun while bashing the spiders in a frontal encounter that will destroy them.


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Hi All, My son is about to turn 9 and doesn't like traditional cake (wha??) but adores ice cream. sdebrango's Brooklyn Blackout Cake is spectacular but he may want to go the non-chocolate route. Other faves? Thank you!!
Last year I made a chocolate chip mint semi homemade ice cream cake that was very good. Here's a cool link to give you inspiration. I love the Sprinkles Cake! http://www.brit.co/ice-cream-cakes/
Thank you so much, sexyLAMBCHOPx! This is perfect!!! My son immediately chose the mint chocolate classic cake. FAB! :)
Looks like the situation has been rectified, but I take a "how to make an ice cream cake without a recipe" approach. Simply take any cake recipe (I like oil based cakes since it will be served cold) and layer it, inside a lined cake ring or the collar to a springform, with any flavor of ice cream (freshly spun works the best, but beating cold ice cream in a mixer for a second does too), nuts, candies (Malt Balls!), fruit, crushed cookies, buttercream, meringue, etc. I like to use the Momofuku Milk Bar method of layering a cake, and then leave it naked, or cover it in ganache, whipped cream, meringue or buttercream.
I've done many a "build your own ice cream cake" for friends and family before.
Oh, and I like a combination of chocolate cake, caramel sauce, malt balls, coffee ice cream and blackberries. Cover that in a layer of ganache and line with malt balls. You're in business.
Or...maybe carrot cake, cheesecake ice cream, walnut praline, meringue and toasted coconut.
as POLC says, you may have your answer in the chocolate mint. but/and more ideas:
for birthdays shaped baking tin - cars, trucks, cartoon characters, whatever he likes are fun and a way to make the day special. see Wilton or other suppliers
black forest cake (without the kirsch) freeze beautifully and makes an ice-cream like cake, as do most chocolate mousse cakes.
PS on schwarzwalder kirschtorte I meant leave out the kirsch when serving to 9 yr olds. When serving to adults, keep it in, both for taste & smooth texture when freezing.


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In case you're interested, here's the YouTube video featuring "Canada's best known fishing buddies" that was described by Tim Harper in the Toronto Star the other day. Better hurry though, as a previous uploads have been yanked, apparently at the behest of paranoid, ultra-secretive Conservative Party apparatchiks.
There's actually nothing terribly startling about it:
So, to recap — there was surprise guest Harper, telling the crowd about a heretofore unknown fishing trip with Ford, lauding the mayor for cleaning up the NDP mess at City Hall, patting himself on the back for cleaning up the leftist mess in Ottawa, rooting on Tim Hudak (without specifically naming him) to complete the "hat trick" by ousting Dalton McGuinty on Oct. 6.
Perhaps, as Harper (the columnist, not the Dear Leader) suggests, "there's something unnerving about the two of them trading thigh slappers and appearing to have such a damn good time while cutting jobs and gutting services." Or maybe the Conservatives just didn't want people to see Jim Flaherty wearing that ridiculous faux boxing belt awarded to him for being "World Championship Finance Minister."


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21 Oct MAD ROSENTHAL: an appreciation of some wine you must try
Chateau Le Puy "Emilien"
First: Chateau Le Puy inspired this eponymous song by NYC quartet Turbine after a particularly magical (and perhaps wine-soaked?) visit. Have a listen while you read below about this incredibly unique property that may or may not be a part of St. Emillion.
85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Carmenere, Emilien 2012 is matured in oak barrels and casks for 24 months and is labeled an "Expression Originale du Terroir." Chateau le Puy is situated atop the same plateau as St. Emillion at Gironde's second highest point. Along with the property's Roman Empire era ruins, an ancient Druidic stone table is hidded among the trees between vineyards. Everyone who visits is delighted by the magic with which the place practically shimmers. Chateu le Puy practices all organic and biodynamic methods in concert with the traditional farming of the Gironde department. For those of you wondering about that 1% Carmenere, Chateau le Puy has indeed applied to be their own appelation against all convention, and that says a lot about the wines they make.
The robe is garnet red, with hints of ruby in the younger wines and a touch of orange in the older vintages, with a diaphanous onion-skin finesse to the oldest bottles. The nose is fruity, with ripe red fruit aromas dominated by blackcurrant and redcurrant, accented with roasted almond notes and occasional hints of mushrooms and undergrowth. The palate is well-rounded, full-bodied and precise, with velvety tannins paving the way for a finish is long and enjoyably complex. A wine of great finesse, with smooth tannins in its youth but also the potential to age and grow for several decades, revealing the full depth and character of this prestigious terroir.
Chateau Auney L'Hermitage Graves Blanc
Chateau Auney l'Hermitage (L'Hermitage referring to a very high caliber of grower) doesn't come with its own theme music yet, but you might find yourself serenading it this weekend. Sylvie and Christien Auney produce two cuvées each of red and white wine primarily featuring Merlot and Semillon. Some of the tiny plots from which the Certified Organic chateau's 8.5 hectare property is assembled had not been farmed since the 19th century and never saw the 1970's glut of pesticides, and still planted separately, each plot shows distinct terroir and must be harvested at very different times. The AOC Graves Blanc is 65% Semillon, 20% Muscadelle, and 15% Sauvignon Blanc, all hand harvested with 9 months elevage to create a wonderfully luxurious body in this wine that is perfect for transitioning into fall cuisine.


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Any chance the Bears will try to bring Brian Urlacher back? – Norm G., Sedona, Ariz.
When news of D.J. Williams' season-ending pectoral tendon injury spread early Friday afternoon, this became a popular question via email and Twitter. A lot of people want to know if the Bears would consider bringing No. 54 back. I don't believe there is any chance of this happening and I seriously doubt Urlacher would want to return. When the Bears announced the sides agreed they could not work out a deal, that was general manager Phil Emery charting a new path. It didn't take too long for Urlacher to make the decision to retire. He's doing television work now and won't be back on the gridiron.
Williams was starting to play well and his loss will create an impact. That being said, I think most are excited to see what second-round pick Jon Bostic can do in the role. He's got a learning curve ahead of him but the hope is he is a building block for the future of the defense. Returning to the past would not help the club.
What is up with Julius Peppers? Is it motivation? Not only is he not producing on the defensive line, but after the first interception of the Giants game, Peppers did not stay with his block. If Peppers maintains his block, Zack Bowman scores easily. Something isn't right. Also, wouldn't Israel Idonije look good in a Bears uniform this season? For all of the good things Phil Emery has done, he dropped the ball on this one. – Keith L., Wichita, Kan.
There is no question the Bears are not getting the production and impact needed from Peppers. I noted in film review following the victory over the Giants that New York double-teamed him only twice and provided chip help against him four times on a total of 23 pass rushes.
I asked veteran Giants offensive lineman David Diehl, the Brother Rice and Illinois product, about Peppers after the game. Diehl played right guard but he's been a tackle throughout much of his 11-year career and had plenty of NFC battles against Peppers.
"When you've got their two D-tackles that was hurt, you can't do what they were doing at the start of the season, which was almost like hockey lines," Diehl said. "They can't shift and bring in all of those guys and keep everyone fresh which is tough for them. If they can get (Stephen) Paea back healthy and start getting a rotation, that will help. I'll tell you what, Nate Collins was having a good season. Watching film, he was playing well and so that was a big loss for them after Henry Melton went down. Paea has been out the last two games. Those are guys that play well in that rotation and with them in there then you can get (Corey) Wootton back out at defensive end. That is the only thing that is different right now. Peppers is still an elite player. He is still a player you have to be alert for and a guy you have to get a back every once in a while to chip or keep a tight end in for protection because the minute you think you don't, he will make a play."
Opponents still respect Peppers but he hasn't flashed like the Bears would like. I thought he was solid in the loss at Detroit but other than that, there hasn't been a lot to get excited about, and that is an ongoing issue. When it comes to Peppers' block on the interception return, he was blocking left tackle Will Beatty, who then turned around to pursue Bowman. Had Peppers blocked him from behind, that would have been an easy penalty for the officials to call. He didn't do anything wrong on this play.
As far as Idonije, I don't know that he wanted to return to the Bears badly. Here is what I do know: The Bears had a standing offer for Idonije for some period during the offseason. He didn't take it.
Idonije wound up signing a minimum-salary benefit deal with the Lions. It is a one-year contract with a base salary of $840,000 and the deal included a signing bonus of $65,000 for a total of $905,000. Of that, $485,000 was guaranteed and he counts $620,000 against the Lions' salary cap. So, the Bears put an offer on the table and he didn't accept it because he was obviously seeking more money, right? He wound up going to the Lions for the minimum. The Bears did not get outbid in efforts to retain Idonije. Sure, Idonije would help right now. I don't think he's great by any stretch of the imagination. He'd be a role player at his age but the Bears didn't want to pay over market and I don't know if you can blame them. I sense Idonije wanted to leave as well. It's a two-way street.
Everything we heard leading up to the season was how Julius Peppers was buying in and running sideline to sideline to make plays. Right before the season the Bears asked him to restructure his contract. Did it cost Peppers any money now or in the future? Some of the stories from Carolina when he first got here makes me wonder, is he staging a little "blue flu" to show his displeasure? – Tom B., Somonauk
When Peppers restructured his contract, all he did was allow the Bears to do some accounting work for salary-cap purposes. The move did not cost him a nickel this season so there was no downside to the move for him. The move reduced his salary cap number for this season to $14.383 million and in the process bumped it up in 2014 to $18.183 million and in 2015 to $20.683 million.
If Julius Peppers' production stays flat will the Bears cut him? Trading him is unlikely due to his high salary, right? He is too pricey to keep with an average performance. -- @KobukWalks from Twitter
If you think he is too pricey to keep on the roster, consider how pricey he would be to pay to stay at home. Peppers is a vested veteran and his base salary is $9.9 million – or more than $582,000 per week of the season. If the Bears were to release him in-season, they would owe him the full $9.9 million in termination pay. You're right, he is too expensive to trade. He's also not going to be released.
With season-ending injuries to three defensive starters, what is this going to do to the defense? Even with Jay Cutler playing well, where will this put him in contract negotiations if the team fails to meet expectations? Will these setbacks be taken into consideration? – Chuck D., Guilin, China, from email
You've raised an interesting question here. The defense is going to have to scramble now with three starters gone for the season and really four of the top 12 players when you consider nickel cornerback Kelvin Hayden suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in training camp. The challenge is pretty obvious. The "next man up" is going to have to do all he can to prevent a significant drop-off in play. As to how that relates to Cutler, well, I don't think a meltdown by the defense is going to do major damage to him. But it he was holding out hope for a Joe Flacco-style happy ending to his contract push, that might be difficult. Ultimately, quarterbacks are judged on how they perform in postseason. But Cutler can do just fine for himself at the negotiating table if he has a strong regular season.
That being said, there is an element of me that has wondered, since Lovie Smith was fired, if general manager Phil Emery would apply a similar (maybe not exact) measuring stick to Cutler as he did the former coach. Smith was dismissed because of his inability to guide the team to the playoffs. Will Emery use this criteria in evaluating Cutler? Not just this season but over the course of his career with the Bears? It's worth wondering to a degree but in no way can the struggles of a defense wrought with injuries affect Cutler.
It seems both starting safeties have not been playing well. Do you think they should be given a message by one or both being benched in the next game? I think they're both just assuming they'll be starters no matter how bad they play. – Gary T., Allentown, Pa., from email
I got a number of inquiries about the play of Major Wright and Chris Conte. A lot of people have concerns about their play. I think the first point to consider is that the pass rush has not been what it needs to be this season. When the pass rush isn't getting home, that affects the back end. It makes it more difficult for cornerbacks and safeties alike. A great pass rush can make an average defensive back look like a pretty darn good player. I thought Conte did a nice job in the open field against Giants running back Brandon Jacobs on Thursday night. He hasn't been around the ball as much in the passing game as you would like. Wright has made some plays on the ball. He has two interceptions and two forced fumbles but his performance has been uneven. He's also blown some plays and he was late getting to Giants wide receiver Reuben Randle on a 37-yard touchdown pass against Cover-2. The Bears have allowed 29 completions of 20-plus yards and that ranks 31st in the NFL. Certainly, the safeties should take some blame for this. But don't forget the pass rush.
As far as giving a "message" to one or both players by benching them, I don't believe in that. Coaches don't send messages with depth chart moves, especially in-season. They make moves based on what they believe will give the team the best chance to win that week. I don't know that a move to either backup at this point would be a positive change for the defense.
Is the rule against going to the ground for touchdown celebrations still in effect? Brandon Marshall dropped to his knees on both of his touchdowns but fortunately wasn't flagged. – Kevin, Ravenswood, from email
This is a good question and one of the rules that seems to be vague. If you look at the NFL Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1D it says, "Players are prohibited from engaging in any celebrations while on the ground." Not only did Marshall go to the ground after each score, cornerback Tim Jennings did the same thing at the end of his 48-yard interception return for a touchdown.
But the NFL seems to allow some leeway if officials consider players are giving thanks to the Man Above for their great fortune. The issue is addressed here with former director of officials Mike Pereira joking that "I do not want to be struck by lightning."
I noticed that Lance Briggs is wearing a quarterback's helmet with a green stick on the back. Why is that? -- John W., from email
Briggs' helmet is equipped with the same kind of communication device that the quarterback has. The green sticker signifies this because each team is only permitted to have one player on the field at a time with this. Plays are being radioed into Briggs like they were to Brian Urlacher in the past.
So, are the Bears going to change to a 3-4 defense over the bye? I know it is kind of crazy to make such a major change in the middle of the season, but the Bears just don't have the bodies for the defensive line. They have lots of good linebackers, plus Shea McClellin. – Bill, Arlington Heights, from email
The Bears will not be switching their defensive scheme during the off week. If you think the Bears don't have the bodies up front to play a 4-3 scheme, they are far less equipped to run a 3-4 front. They do not have the personnel for a 3-4 defense. Sure, McClellin might be a fit as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme but they don't have linemen for that type of front. Moreover, Lance Briggs and Jon Bostic are not good fits for a 3-4 defense. Both are undersized and their skills would not be highlighted in a 3-4 scheme.
Is there any legitimate possibility for the Bears to sign a top-flight defensive lineman or two with low money this year and more money committed to them next year? -- @GuyNickelson from Twitter
I am afraid I don't know of any "top-flight" linemen on the street right now. Richard Seymour is sitting at home but he wants top money and I think teams are weary of a player in a situation like this. Players that are motivated purely by money and not a passion for the game make it difficult for teams to sign big checks. What kind of shape is Seymour really in? There are plenty of other teams with needs up front and you don't see them jumping for Seymour either.
Plus, consider what throwing good money at a player on the street would do to the locker room. General manager Phil Emery has said he's not inclined to do any in-season extensions now. One of the reasons is real basic: The Bears have very little cap room to work with. They also have a lot of players in the final year of their contract. Players that would like a bite at the apple. Those guys have been here working since the offseason program began. What would it say to them if big money was spent on a newcomer even if it was backloaded? That is a tough message to send. But the biggest thing to keep in mind, in my opinion, is there are no top-flight defensive linemen sitting waiting for their phones to ring.
If you are Phil Emery and Marc Trestman, what do you do with Shea McClellin? And don't tell me, "hope he does a better job." -- @prophets212 from Twitter
So, what would you propose? They've got to continue working with McClellin to develop him. Entering the Giants game, McClellin had five quarterback pressures, tied for second on the defense and one behind Stephen Paea. He hasn't dazzled, no question about it. But the Bears are not going to give up on a 2012 first-round draft pick at this point. This isn't Cedric Benson, a former first-round pick that wasn't tuned in to what was going on around him. McClellin is a diligent worker and needs to improve. He hasn't reached his draft potential yet, no question about that. But scrapping McClellin right now isn't going to make the defense better.
When a player is cut from the practice squad does he stick around and attend practice or does he go home? – Lino C., from email
When a practice squad player is released, he doesn't have to go home but he can't stick around Halas Hall. The NFL has designated representatives that randomly drop in on practices of all 32 teams. This is done, among other reasons, to ensure a team isn't working with players not on the 53-man roster or the eight-man practice squad. That would be a serious no-no and would result in strict penalties.
I know this question is out of left field especially with the defensive tackle injuries, but if the Bears offered a third-round pick to the Browns for Josh Gordon (not cost prohibitive with the cap), they could line up three wide receivers much of the time with Martellus Bennett and Matt Forte. With the improved offensive line, it might be enough to push the offense to the next level while hoping the defense improves until big additions in the offseason. Also it gives them cover if they decide to part with Brandon Marshall in the offseason should he become an issue now or if they don't want to extend him going into a contract year. Your thoughts? – Joe B., Oxford, Conn., from email
I like your outside-the-box thinking but Browns president Joe Banner recently told USA Today that the team is "absolutely not shopping Josh." Now, a lot of times teams are not shopping a player up until the second the player is traded. But Gordon is a good player for them and giving him up on the cheap, for a third-round pick, probably doesn't make the Browns a better team. Consider Gordon is one failed drug test away from a full-season suspension too. The No. 3 wide receiver position isn't the problem for the Bears right now and it would be a mistake, in my opinion, to think Gordon would make up for the departure of Marshall next season. Gordon is a nice player but he's not Marshall. General manager Phil Emery has expressed confidence in seventh-round pick Marquess Wilson. It's a possibility Wilson is the team's third receiver next season.
I keep seeing Eben Britton reporting eligible as a tackle but the Bears are not running his way. Is Marc Trestman using him as a decoy? -- @drewmolina from Twitter
Britton has gotten 51 snaps as a tackle eligible in the previous three games, getting 24 in the win over the Giants on Thursday. The offense isn't going to run behind Britton every time he is on the field or that would be a dead giveaway to the defense. In fact, offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer pointed out the Bears are careful to monitor their run/pass ratio with Britton and said they were 50/50 the week before against the Saints with Britton on the field. I think he's an extra blocker more for pass protection than anything else, but that is my opinion. He's taken a lot of action away from tight end Steve Maneri, who has been inactive the last two games. I joked with Britton that he needs to get some work in on the Jugs machine catching some passes because sooner or later they'll have to use him as the eligible receiver he is in these formations.
Is the rise of tight ends like Jimmy Graham and Rob Gronkowski the response to the Cover-2 defense? @santucci_john from Twitter
Offenses are doing their best to spread defenses out and attack the middle of the field with prolific pass-catching tight ends to respond to the blitzes that they face. Instead of leaving more players in to block, offenses are sending more out in the pattern to challenge defenses. A big, mobile tight end is an easy target for the quarterback to find on a quick read and a challenge for the defense to defend with a safety or a linebacker. Really, I believe the rise of the tight end position in the passing game is in response to the complex blitz packages that have developed.
Should the Bears consider a different defensive scheme given injuries and the inability to get pressure with a four-man man rush? -- @RFR123 from Twitter
The Bears are not going to scrap the scheme in-season. They've had far too much success playing this defense for a long time. We saw defensive coordinator Mel Tucker mix it up in the win against the Giants with a variety of stunts up front. That is because the Bears have been unable to win one-on-one matchups. They're searching for something to confuse the opponent and create an open lane to the quarterback. It wasn't really successful in my opinion, but they did force Eli Manning into two interceptions at the start of the game and both were against the blitz. So, the blitzes didn't produce sacks in those situations but Tucker's bunch did come up with takeaways.
Can the Bears make a trade for Jairus Byrd? They need to make a move. Any chance? -- @CDouglass54 from Twitter
I suppose anything is possible but the Bears would need to create significant salary-cap room to be able to acquire Byrd, who is earning $6.9 million this season. The Bears will have less than $3 million in cap space remaining after they place linebacker D.J. Williams on injured reserve and fill his space on the roster. I don't think safety is their biggest need right now either. Byrd isn't going to do a lot to help the pass rush.
Are the Bears' defensive issues due to injuries or change in defensive schemes? -- @JackJDonners from Twitter
They haven't changed schemes. They have gotten older. Remember last season when there were storylines about the age of the defense? Linebacker Lance Briggs said they were "vintage." Well, some of those vintage players moved on and some are still around. Injuries and some aging core players have contributed to some of the issues. No question about it.
Any reasonable chance that an extension gets done with Tim Jennings in-season? He's been big in three wins at Soldier Field this season. -- @nwfisch from Twitter
Yes. Phil Emery could do a very modest extension right now with the remaining salary-cap space and then be out of money for the rest of the season. The next injury would then force him to renegotiate a contract to make a move even for a minimum-salary player. See where this is headed?
The questions about in-season extensions continue to flow and I don't know if everyone has realized that Emery's hands are mostly tied by the salary cap here. Even if he wanted to do a deal, there just isn't cap space. Jennings has played a big role in the success of the defense not only this year but last season when he led the NFL in interceptions. He was a terrific addition by former general manager Jerry Angelo and I think defensive backs coach Jon Hoke deserves credit for helping elevate Jennings' career. Emery re-signed Jennings to a two-year contract before last season and you could make a strong case he has outplayed that deal. My guess is Jennings will be onbe of the players on an expiring deal that the Bears want to keep. But he turns 30 in December and difficult decisions will have to be made. Charles Tillman turns 33 after the season and I don't know if the team will want to pursue two starting cornerbacks on the wrong side of 30. Eventually, the Bears need to get younger at this position – and also cheaper. As I noted Thursday, Tillman and Jennings combined count $13.1 million vs. the salary cap and that is the fifth-highest total for starting cornerbacks in the NFL. Jennings isn't showing signs of slowing down. He didn't have a perfect game against the Giants but the two interceptions he made were the difference. Let's see how the remainder of the season plays out. I don't believe there needs to be a rush to decide who gets paid and who doesn't. There are 10 games to go and evaluations can shift. It's a constant process. The undeniable fact here is the Bears don't have the cap room to be doing a deal right now, especially the kind it would take to re-sign a starting cornerback.
Any 400-yard games (wins) coming for Jay Cutler in the Marc Trestman offense? -- @MorrComedy from Twitter
You nailed it there. The odds aren't good for quarterbacks when they top 400 yards in a game because most of the time it means they're playing catch-up – a lot of catch-up. Since 2008, quarterbacks are 28-43 in games in which they throw for 400 or more yards. That's a .394 winning percentage. Cutler has passed for 400 yards once in his career – going for 447 in a 2008 Thursday night victory at Cleveland. His high for the Bears was 372 yards in the 2010 season-opening victory over the Lions.
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P2 Games launches Humf app
P2 Games has revealed the first app based on eOne's popular pre-school show, Humf.
The iPhone and iPod Touch application includes nine mini-games and a range of activities. These include Furry Thing, which lets children combine different body parts to create new and familiar furry things; Painting; Dot to Dot; Racing; and Bath Time.
"We are extremely pleased to be teaming up with P2 Games to bring Humf and his friends to the App Store and to kids in a fun and appealing way," said Hannah Mungo, licensing manager at Entertainment One.
Gerry Whiteside, director at P2 Games, added: "We have found that there is a growing audience of pre-schoolers out there who use their parents' iPhone and iPod Touch to play games and we've created this app with that in mind."


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Across life we have come across things we wanted to hold onto forever. Sometimes things stay forever. But what about those things that don't ? We tend to think more about our loss. And forget to appreciate what we have.
Remember your favourite toy which u never wanted to lose. But as u grew old you stopped playing with it. Time changes and so do the priorities. Think of all those things that were of utmost importance for you once. Do you really need them now ? I am sure most of us will have no as an answer. We all change our priorities with time.
I am not saying that we forget all important things in life. But yes we should have fix priorities in life.
The same applies to people in our life. You want some people to stay in your life forever. Family,best friends,love – you want them to be with you throughout life. Not each one of us has the same best friend all our life. The ones who do are lucky. Keep hold of the people who really matter to you,for whom you matter the most.
In our lifetime,we meet so many people. Some unexpected bonds are formed. But there also few bonds which we want but still they break. No need to cling to the past. They would have stayed if it was possible or worthwhile…
Learn to let go off the them. Only when the old things end,will it make space for new and better ones.
I just wanna say good bye to all such things and people. Each of them has affected my life in some way or the other. But now is the time to move on…Time to face what future holds for me…And I hope that even for a second,but I did make people think about what actually matters…


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Once I got in a groove I sort of just kept going, and I almost wish I didn't have to stop because I was learning a few new techniques that I believe were pretty cool!
The first thing I did was make a rough model of the billboard. It isn't the center of anyone's attention (the ad will be seen more prominently than the board itself) and it stands in the midground. So I kept it simple:
After that, I moved onto make a sort of dystopian advertisement. I still am not quite sure I hit the nail on the head, but I love the effects I managed to use. Maybe with a bit of color tuning on the overall piece, it will look complete. Or maybe A better (looking) worded tagline.
Following this, I did another new effect, this time less straightforward (I imagine this is either selling a prominent product everyone is aware of and thusly needs no context; think VW -- or it is a prominent star):
And the final one, which I am still unsure of the backing for, was a combination of many things, advertising a bike. First, I'll show the vehicle standalone, then in it's background (for now):
I don't think the mix of vector + raster necessarily works in the (currently) final product, but it proved ddifficult to find good reference of a empty highway/ramp from this particular angle. Of course, it is always changeable, and I think that if it is in the midground, it will fit in regardless -- I don't think people will be able to tell the difference from the arena.
So, with that being said, I made a goal of 4 ads to make this week. I only hit three, but alot of it was trial and error (particularly for the bike ad), and some of it was just simply time consuming (I made the polygonal art of the girl by hand). Despite this, I think I'll be able to make at least three more, and hopefully speed up the processes a bit. I have plenty of ideas on various things to make, and I'm excited. So, pretty good week.


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DESOLATE v0.8.83 (upd.21.12.2018) - ALI213
ALI213 Early Access FREE DOWNLOAD Latest version TORRENT
DESOLATE Game Free Download TorrentCooperative horror, where you have to survive in the open world. The game takes place in an alternative version of the USSR 80-ies, when the island of Granic was in the epicenter of a mysterious disaster. The government is trying to hide all the information about this incident because of all its forces and to eliminate all its consequences. To do this, they send volunteers to the island to investigate anomalies, collect information and carry out various assignments for a government association called «New World». The player will assume the role of one of these volunteers. Alone or with partners, you will go explore the abandoned bases and the world, which is filled with terrible monsters and insane survivors.
Version of the game 0.8.83 was downloaded on 21/12/2018, completely identical to the activated licensed copy of the game on Steam.
Game Details
- Title: DESOLATE
- Genre: Action, Adventure, RPG, Early Access
- Developer: Nearga
- Publisher: HypeTrain Digital
- Release year: 2018
- Steam link http://store.steampowered.com/app/671510/DESOLATE/
- Release Name: DESOLATE The Takeover v0.8.83 (upd.21.12.2018)
- Game Version: v0.8.83 (upd.21.12.2018)
- Game Releaser: ALI213
- Size: 14.83 GB
- Available Languages: english, multi8, russian
Key FeaturesDark past
Explore the enigmatic island filled with abandoned settlements, military bases and top secret facilities. Investigate secrets of the island - find notes and diaries from Granichny's previous settlers to uncover its mysterious history.
Research the threats
Battle for your life in open fights against monsters, marauders and soldiers, or use stealth to do critical damage out of the shadows. Research the creatures of Granichny - and gain advantages in battle while you learn more about them.
Strength Through Unity
Join a 4-player team to have a better chance at surviving the dangers of the island with unique team-based abilities, such as reviving your fallen team members - or act as a lone wolf to prove your mettle.
Thrive among the wastes
Unlock new abilities and train them to increase your chances of survival. Gather recipes and components to craft, modify and upgrade your weapons and equipment. Customize your Volunteer with new clothing and armor you scavenge throughout your journey on the island.
Resist the madness (Or let it consume you)
Take care of not only your physical condition, but your mental state as well. The insanity of Granichny will change the world around you, as well as yourself.
System Requirements
MINIMUM:OS: 64-Bit Windows 7/8/10
Processor: Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz or AMD analogue
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 560 GTX or AMD analogue
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible
RECOMMENDED:OS: 64-Bit Windows 7/8/10
Processor: Intel Core i5 Intel Core i5/i7 3.0 GHz or AMD analogue
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible
InstructionsInstallation # 1 (Normal):
1. Copy the contents of the release to any location on your hard drive.
2. Download «Crack» and copy the contents of the archive to the folder with the game, replace it.
3. Run the game with the bat file «start.bat» that's in the folder with the game.
4. Play.
Download crack #1: only offline - pRoStO-ice | CODEX emu - note: Steam is not needed. In this tablet, the corrected exe file is still the very first version. And the subsequent updates were updated. Put at your own risk.
Download crack #2: online and offline - pRoStO-ice | SSE - note: the file is not affected. Need Steam running.
Download crack #3: online and offline - SteamworksFix & UberPsyX | deadmau5 (CreamAPI) - note: the file is not affected. I need Steam running.
Installation # 2 (For license holders):
Attention! Before installing on the Steam client, the game must already be registered on the account, and the Steam client itself is closed!
1. Copy the folder with the game Desolate to the folder with your Steam client, the path … \ Steam \ SteamApps \ common
2. Copy the contents of the Steam folder to the folder with your client.
3. Play.
Download: Desolate Update v0.7.98 to v0.8.00 [ 206 MB ]
Download: Desolate Update v0.7.95 to v0.7.98 [ 73 MB ]
Download: Desolate Update v0.7.89 to v0.7.95 [ 127 MB ]
Download: Desolate Update v0.7.88 to v0.7.89 [ 41 MB ]
Download: Desolate.Steamworks.Fix.V3-REVOLT [ 1.53 MB ]
Where is the folder with the saves:
- C: \ Users \ YOUR USERNAME \ AppData \ Local \ Desolate \ Saved
Download DESOLATE v0.8.83 (upd.21.12.2018) - ALI213 [ 14.83 GB ]
desolate-v0_8_83-upd_21_12_2018.torrent (downloads: )How to download torrent games | Manual
This game has been updated 21-12-2018, 07:59 to the latest version v0.8.83 (upd.21.12.2018).


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I have this product for quite a while and realize I didn't have a chance to swatch this or review this. I got this Hard Candy Duo Cheek Tint in "In Love 315" when I was shopping at Walmart a couple of months ago or was it longer?
I got this because I thought it would be convenient to have 2 different cheek colors on the go. When I go retouch my makeup, I can choose a different cheek color without having to bring 2 separate products.
Want to see the colors?Hard Candy Cheek Duo Cheek Tint in "In Love 315"
Price: $6.00 (Walmart)
Cream cheek color duo delivers a just blushed look. Wear together or alone.
My Thoughts
I absolutely love the colors of these two cheek tint. It really gives my cheek a just blushed look. Usually I would just wear either 1 color because it look more natural that way. Since this is a cream cheek color, it doesn't last long on my cheek without powder on top. I don't really like using powder blush on top of cream blush because it would make my face look more heavy.
The top part of "In Love 315" is like a coral pink color, which I really adores! The bottom part is a bit like deeper coral with a hint of brown undertone. It would be a great fall blush color!
I don't know how this work on other skin tone but I think this would look great for people with light-medium skin tone! Hard Candy also have other color of this cheek tint so if this color don't work well with you then try their other one!
This duo cheek tint does have a funky scent when you put your nose too close to it but beside that, this is a great blush that is pigmented!
For $6, I really think it's worth it!
Rating: 5/5
Would I recommend? Yes
Have you tried Hard Candy Duo Cheek Tint or any of their other products?


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Enrollment in the Business Law Clinic is by application only. To enroll in the Business Law Clinic, please submit a 1-2 paragraph statement of interest, an unofficial transcript, and a copy of your resume to email@example.com by October 14, 2016. 8 students will be selected for the clinic during the week of October 31, in advance of point allocation.


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As you guys know im planning to use Arduino as the robot platform for ARP.
Now arduino has some copy right issues , which i will not go into here. But another fork freeduino can be built renamed and sold without problems.
The board im targeting for fabrication is the Second Serial board given in the link
What do you guys think will be the production cost of such a board in quantities of 100 + .
And If any way we can save on costs do enlighten me.
For now here are some Ideas for cost cutting -
1. USB will not be built in - Increases costs and USB->Serial Cables offer better price performace than FDTI SMD Fabrication.
2. MAX 232 will be replaced with minimal cost transistor based rs232 Level Convertor - Will save about Rs 25
3. Mega8 for now , I dont know prices of Mega 168 though its better.
4. Mountable HBridge again transistor based. Called a Shield in Arduino terminology.
My Idea is to get the whole robot platform manufactured under Rs 500 , now that will be something !!!


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Distance from North Benton, OH to Chesterville, OH
Driving distance between North Benton, OH and Chesterville, OH is 115 miles (or 185.07 kilometers). If you drove an average car (using about 3.6 gallons of gas per mile), the gas would cost you around $, since you would need about gallons of fuel.
Leaving from North Benton, OH you would reach Chesterville, OH in about 1 hour 51 mins if you keep an average speed of miles per hour, assuming you don't make any breaks or get stuck in traffic.


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I saw this idea while I was planning my wedding & thought they were so cute. I knew I wanted to have DIY wedding decorations and this looked perfect…or was it?! All you need is crepe paper (streamers), Styrofoam ball and a hot glue gun – how hard could it be?
First things first, I had to find the items needed to make this. I was able to buy the streamers at a dollar store ($1 for one roll…score!) I had the hot glue gun and glue sticks at home, now I just had to find the styrofoam balls. Who knew that would be such a task? None of the stores in town had them, I even tried Wal-Mart but they only had really small sizes the day I was there. I had to wait until I was able to get to an actual craft store to purchase these. But if you live in a bigger town or city this shouldn't be such an issue.
Finally, I have all my supplies and now it's time to follow the directions and hope we come out with an amazing end result! The directions were very easy to follow and after a few mess-ups I was rolling crepe paper roses like nobody's business.
But the thing is that they are very time consuming. I rocked out 7 or 8 of these and was all excited. I applied them to the ball and barely covered any surface at all. I couldn't even fathom the amount of these I was going to have to make to finish one of these kissing balls. And to think I originally wanted to make 30+ of these for the reception. Being a busy mom it was hard for me to find the time to sit down and finish this whole project. I would make a few roses a night & get them glued on the ball. I gave up on making more than one! They are really cute and easy enough if you have the time. The kids even tried to help at one point and the older ones were able to get it with a bit of frustration, but the younger two didn't have any luck getting these to look like flowers…so depending on your child's age you may be able to make this in to a family craft project.
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The internet can be a weird and wonderful place. A home for things like tweets and gifs and memes and outstanding news sites. Of course it has its downsides -- trolls being just one example -- but it can also be a place where people from all over the world can express their creativity, often with hilarious results.
2015 was a big year for memes -- what with the introduction of 'left shark', the release of 'hotline bling' and Kanye's announcement of plans to run for president -- so here at The Huffington Post Australia, we thought we'd take a stroll down memory lane and revisit the most notable memes of the year.
And it would be remiss of us not to kick off this list with Drake.
1. Drake and 'Hotline Bling'
People just went nuts for Drake's dance moves in the music video for his single 'Hotline Bling.'
It didn't take long for the internet to put its own spin on one particular sequence -- resulting in dancing meme gold.
2. Netflix and chill
Apparently this all started with the development of Netflix's "The Switch" -- a button which allows you turn on your TV, dim your lights and silence your phone.
However, the internet being the internet, soon nicknamed the device the "Netflix and chill" button, which then became just "Netflix and chill."
While its origins may have started innocently enough, it's understood "Netflix and chill" has nothing to do with watching Netflix and chilling out. Rather, as the urban dictionary puts it, "It means that you are going to go over to your partners house and f--k with Netflix in the background."
when he says netflix and chill but you walk in and he ain't even got a TV pic.twitter.com/LWdFHrfYp3— jėns (@jens_allen) June 1, 2015
My idea of a perfect #NetflixAndChill pic.twitter.com/h8bObWtytl— MsB (@iMsBianca) December 7, 2015
3. Left shark
Katy Perry's performance at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show was witnessed by 118.5 million viewers -- the largest audience in the history of the Super Bowl.
While those viewers were treated to a cracking performance by Ms. Perry herself, as well as guests Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliot -- the real show-stealer was "left shark" who appeared to be struggling with his choreography.
He quickly captured the imagination of internet users everywhere, and now even has his own Twitter account.
Katy: Did you forget your routine again, Left Shark?
Left Shark: no
Katy: don't lie to me Left Shark.
Left Shark: yes pic.twitter.com/qqVxzlKEAr— Stevie (@StevieKnip) February 2, 2015
Praise to the Left Shark and all of the memes it inspired http://t.co/n91nDGpCVp pic.twitter.com/iy6lMqIB9Q— Bustle (@bustle) February 2, 2015
It's important to note Katy Perry didn't seem to mind... especially after she nabbed an Emmy nomination for the show.
Um...Woke up to my first Emmy nomination for the Halftime show!!! V proud of everyone involved especially #leftshark pic.twitter.com/DhD4rRlEFO— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) July 16, 2015
4. Kanye for President
During his acceptance speech for a lifetime achievement award at the MTV Video Music Awards, an admittedly stoned Kanye West announced he was running for president in 2020.
Not much more needs to be said on this except, of COURSE the internet went ballistic.
Kanye West for President and Welven Da Great as Vice President in 2020 pic.twitter.com/HWNYZnzgpI— DJ Akademiks (@IamAkademiks) August 31, 2015
#Kayne2020 we want Kanye on the Rushmore !!!! pic.twitter.com/FpWoiJ7oDK— Awa (@NanilabyM) August 31, 2015
When Kanye becomes president pic.twitter.com/rTozf3cZl0— daphne (@tbhdaphne) August 31, 2015
5. Donald Trump
Speaking of people who should never become President, here we have Trump. And Trump's hair. And Trump's entire presidential campaign -- including his desire to shut down parts of the internet.
Yeah... good luck with that.
Trump: "ISIS using Internet better than we are using the Internet."
Not sure that's true. pic.twitter.com/JLJB55nBHO— Jamie O'Grady (@JamieOGrady) December 16, 2015
Trump's best men are already working on closing parts of the internet. They're starting with tumblr. pic.twitter.com/hZ1oRwIQUL— ⒶHorny4Holidays☭ (@MexicAnarchist) December 16, 2015
all I can think of when I see Donald Trump now. Thanks, Internet. #GOPDebate pic.twitter.com/FxuZjHtjXG— mary christmas (@marydblanchard) December 16, 2015
6. The dress
Blue and black or was it white and gold? This question captured the internet early in the year and, though people got pretty sick of the debate within 24 hours, it wasn't before some glorious memes were created.
February 27, 2015
this color debate has been going on for ages. pic.twitter.com/7mSlUSLk8v— brandon sheffield (@necrosofty) February 27, 2015
raise your hand if you have ever felt personally victimized by #TheDress pic.twitter.com/EnWU8fzjhe— Kardashian Reactions (@KardashianReact) February 27, 2015
Rihanna's dress
Speaking of dresses, the yellow gown Rihanna wore to the Met Gala in May inspired some egg-cellent internet work.
Why does Rihanna look like the coney scrambled eggs special on the red carpet? pic.twitter.com/oSNA5GCexN— Liam (@MyGPAisGood) May 5, 2015
Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk carai #MetGala #rihanna pic.twitter.com/v202RYZB6O— 38 (@tesaodevaca) May 5, 2015
As well as some other creative interpretations...
@NYMag pic.twitter.com/64H9tFd29T— Ξvan Ross Katz (@evanrosskatz) May 5, 2015
7. Adele's 'Hello'
But let's move onto another songstress who inspired some excellent memes this year. This time, Adele, whose emotional ballad 'Hello' -- and the music video that goes with it -- captured the imagination of the internet.
Adele: Hello?
Lionel Richie: Is it me you're looking for? pic.twitter.com/oRXvkG0jDr— malu #5H2 (@drunkcabello) October 23, 2015
Adele : Hel-
Taylor : Don't make another album!
*hung up* pic.twitter.com/jvlmWjximL— Taylor Suewift (@taylorsuewift13) October 23, 2015
8. Kim Kardashian's blonde hair
Aaaaaaaand as much as this reporter would love to ignore the hold the Kardashian Klan seems to hold over the internet, it is an indisputable fact that, whenever one of them does pretty much anything, the internet explodes.
Such as when Kim (shock! horror!) died her hair blonde.
Kevin McCallister is not a fan of Kim Kardashian's new haircut. pic.twitter.com/Nnbw9AhJ1z— Funny Or Die (@funnyordie) March 5, 2015
Kim K looks like something off of The Neverending Story now 😳 pic.twitter.com/S8XZvChLLi— Mera Mera (@Mz_Undrst00d) March 5, 2015
When Amber Rose been dissing yo family but you been studying at Hogwarts. pic.twitter.com/3sEnDXHby7— Jaymar® (@CrimsonBaritone) March 5, 2015
9. Pizza Rat
Nothing says "internet fodder" like a rat dragging a slice of pizza down some stairs in New York City.
Of course, comparisons to Master Splinter from 'The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' were inevitable.
Pizza Rat, amirite? pic.twitter.com/a4lLNkN1WZ— Mike Hinson (@HinsonMike) September 21, 2015
View the full video here.
10. This guy
And here, for our final meme, is the perfect example of the way the internet can sometimes grab hold of a complete and utter random and raise them up from obscurity to become a viral sensation.
Nicholas Fraser is an ordinary 21-year-old man who, one day, uploaded a vine, in which he sings "why you always lying?" to the tune of Next's "Too Close".
Somehow, by grace of the internet Gods, his post went viral, and his face became a symbol of when someone is telling a lie.
" My phone died "
" Didnt get your text "
" I forgot to press send "
" I was sleep "
" Service is bad here " pic.twitter.com/5pNsSGZEoT— 6'7 (@obidawson) October 14, 2015
Realest meme on the Internet #WhyYouAlwaysLyin pic.twitter.com/Gf4rAHucwJ— SS (@ms_salman91) November 14, 2015
Well played, internet. Well played.


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The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will extend its deadline to accept public comments on an application by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to increase open lake dumping of dredged sediment to Feb. 22. The original deadline was Jan. 21.
The Corps. of Buffalo, N.Y., annually dredges the Toledo Harbor navigational channel to keep the Toledo Harbor open to shipping. Most of the dredged material is then dumped in the open lake area of Lake Erie.
The Corps applied for a water quality certification for the project, which includes the Maumee River and lake approach channel. If approved by the Ohio EPA, the Corps would dredge approximately 2 million cubic yards of sediment annually between 2010-2012. About 1.9 million cubic yards of material would be dumped in the open lake area of Lake Erie, a practice that has long been opposed by the agency, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and local environmental activists. The remaining 100,000 cubic yards would be placed into a confined disposal facility in the lake.
Last year, the Corps was authorized to dump up to 900,000 cubic yards of sediment in the open lake.
The Toledo Harbor is the most heavily dredged of all harbors in the Great Lakes because it is the shallowest.
The Corps claims that dredged sediments get disposed in about 20 feet of water and stay there with little spreading through wave action.
But studies at the University of Toledo Lake Erie Center showed that sediment moves around and that open lake dumping contributes to algae growth.
Open lake dumping has more than doubled since 2003. Before then, most of the sediments dredged from the Toledo shipping channel were placed in a confined area in Maumee Bay.
An average of 190,895 cubic yards of sediments were dumped in the open lake from 1994 through 2002. That number grew to an average of 517,404 cubic yards of sediments from 2003 to 2009.
Oregon Councilman Sandy Bihn, who is also Western Lake Erie Waterkeeper, has joined forces with Toledo Councilman Lindsey Webb to propose an end to open lake dumping by offering an alternative. Instead of dumping the dredged material in the open lake, they suggest it be used to build an eco-island for fish habitat near the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse.
"I work on this issue day and night," Bihn told The Press last week. "This is a huge part of the work I'm doing now to get this thing done. We'd like to see the island be a demonstration project for building fish reefs and recreating wetland areas using sediments to build it up."
A similar project has been successful in Texas, she said.
"It's caused a huge resurgence in the fish population in Galveston Bay. We are going deeper here, and the cost would be more because of the nature of the watershed," said Bihn.
"We'd like to build a smaller pilot project, on 100 acres, that would have capacity for five years or so," added Bihn. "We could see if it works for the fishing, and the dredging, and learn from that. Then perhaps it could be expanded, or we could build another island. There's no perfect answers in a watershed that has waters that move from the lake into the river, and move from the river into the lake, with a bay in between. It's a very complex water system. So it's difficult to have good science to figure these things out. The good thing about an island by the lighthouse is that fishermen, boaters, and other people familiar with the lake believe that location would be good for the fisheries. It doesn't impede or stop circulation or harm existing reefs and fishing areas, things you want to watch out for. This would be truly creating a new area that would enhance the ecological attributes of the bay and Western Lake Erie."
In addition, the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Preservation Society is excited about an opportunity to have a preserve with fisheries near the lighthouse, said Bihn.
"It would certainly enhance the utility of the lighthouse and kind of complement it with a natural area adjacent to it," said Bihn.
"We asked the deadline for public comment be extended so people have a chance to review it and hopefully build a better consensus," she said.
Anyone may submit comments to the Ohio EPA, or request to be placed on a mailing list for information, by writing to: Ohio EPA, Division of Surface Water, Permits Processing Unit, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049. The application and other related materials are available for review at Ohio EPA's Northwest District Office in Bowling Green by calling 419-352-8461.


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Although the rules vary by court jurisdiction, a substitution of attorney form is a document filed with the intention of replacing your attorney with a new attorney. This document is usually signed by both attorneys, although only the new attorney need sign it. While a party may choose to change attorneys at any point, the capacities of an attorney in this regard are more constrained.
The Document
The substitution of attorney form is typically a single page that includes blank spaces for such information as the names of the plaintiff and defendant, the jurisdiction, the case number, the name of the party seeking the substitution, the name and state bar number of the new attorney, the signatures of both attorneys, the signature of the party for whom counsel is being substituted, and the signature of the judge who approves and orders the substitution. There may also be sections including the contact details of each attorney, including telephone numbers, the name of the firm each attorney works for as well the addresses of those firms.
Parties Appearing Pro Se
A substitution of attorney may be required if a party has decided to appear pro se (representing herself in court). It also be required if an attorney or partnership became a professional corporation or limited liability entity or dissolved from such a status and changed names in the process.
Attorney Constraints
While the client may dismiss his attorney at any time, attorneys are bound by ethical, and sometimes legal, constraints that allow them to withdraw by way of a substitution of attorney form only under certain conditions. These conditions may involve the client pushing for an illegal course of action to be taken, a discovery made by the attorney that her services have been used in pursuit of an illegal end, mistrust or lack of cooperation between the attorney and client, or refusal by the client to render payment to the attorney.
Duties to Client
Before withdrawing as counsel, the attorney should give the client sufficient notice to seek a new attorney, render all relevant papers to the client and possibly obtain a continuance in order to protect the client from the harm an imminent court hearing could potentially cause.
Some jurisdictions do not use substitution of attorney forms. The Northern District of California, for instance, requires that attorneys make such a motion by way of a normal pleading to the presiding judge.


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We are thrilled to announce we will be going to Seattle for the 8th annual Ready by 21 National Meeting, April 23-25, 2019. We hope you will join us!
Forum Flash
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|Forum Flash - February 17, 2010
Forum Flash: Act on the Federal Budget; How to Improve Community College
|Forum Flash - January 20, 2010
Forum Flash: New information, Resources, Opportunities, Careers and Recent Events at the Forum for Youth Investment.
|Forum Flash - December 16, 2010
|New Ready by 21 Strategies in Action, The Forum Heads to Atlanta & Webinar Roundup
|Forum Flash - November 17, 2010
November is in full swing and so is the Forum's mission that all young people be Ready by 21 - ready for college, work and life. Take a look at how Ready by 21 is already making an impact in the southeast with presentations from the Southeastern Council of Foundations Annual Meeting in Mobile, Alabama.
|Forum Flash - October 21, 2010
This month you'll find out about the Ready by 21 Policy Coalition's Capitol Hill briefing, Big Tent Conference, and Ready by 21 webinars. Also don't forget to read Karen's Youth Today column on the Gallup Student Poll, two "big idea" policy papers, and the first installment of the Ready by 21, Credentialed by 26 Series.
|Forum Flash: September 17, 2010
In this month's issue of Forum Flash, take advantage of several Ready by 21 trainings, including two free webinars and a two-day institute in Atlanta, Georgia. Also, see an inspiring video from a Ready by 21 community, Georgetown Divide in California, on their efforts and progress in empowering staff, improving practice and creating real change for youth.
|Forum Flash: August 11, 2010
In this edition of Forum Flash, read about the Forum's latest work in education and youth policy. Karen Pittman will be a featured panelist at a free event in Washington, DC presenting findings from Gallup and Phi Delta Kappa on the state of education.
|Forum Flash: July 8, 2010
In this issue of Forum Flash, read Karen's latest Youth Today column on why research must be used better – not just saved in our inboxes for later reading. Also, check out a guide that the Forum jointly developed with the William T.
|Forum Flash: April 27, 2010
In this issue of Forum Flash, be sure to check out videos on the work of Children's Cabinets and Karen's testimony at the Senate HELP Committee on the whole child and ESEA Reauthorization.
|Forum Flash: March 10, 2010
In this edition of Forum Flash, read about the startling unemployment rates of black young men in Karen Pittman's Youth Today column, get a quick overview of the Ready by 21 Approach in "Bring Precision to Your Passion", hear a recording of the latest Ready by 21 webinar and more.


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