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October 2, 2007
Two Wabash men not only knocked off in-state rivals Purdue, Indiana, and Ball State in friendly competition last week at Lewisville, Texas, but they finished in 6th place in National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship.
James Ket '09 and Andrew Newkirk '08 finished sixth in the nation in the competition sponsored in part by the Fox College Sports Network.
"We went out there to have a good time doing something we love and ended up becoming serious competitors with a good shot at the national title," Newkirk said. "It was an experience I'll remember for the rest of my life."
The duo collected a $1,000 scholarship and gift cards for fishing gear and equipment. They just missed out on fifth place. On the first day of fishing Ket and Newkirk caught five fish weighing 10.74 pounds. On the second day they caught four fish weighing 7.16 pounds. Their two-day total of 17.90 pounds was edged by Alabama's 18.20 pounds.
"We made new friends with kids from all across the nation that share the same passion that we do," Ket said. "It was extremely surprising and exciting that we were as successful as we ended up being. All of the schools we were up against were about 10 to 20 times larger than us. We were all on the same level and anyone could have one."
The duo's fishing prowess caught the eye of Lake Fork Trophy Bait and Tackle Shop in Dallas. The shop offered up sponsorship for the Wabash men that include hundreds of dollars in fishing tackle.
"We had a great many of the people out there really pulling for us," Newkirk said. "More than anything, we were proud to represent Wabash to hundreds of people from all over the nation who had never heard of the school and wanted to know more about it."
The Fox Sports Network will air the tournament sometime in January. "We got a decent amount of camera time," Newkirk said. "We're proud to bring Wabash into the national spotlight."
The tournament was won by Texas A&M followed by Western Kentucky, Alabama, Wisconsin and Louisiana Tech. The top five teams fished on extra day to determine the champions.
Ket and Newkirk aren't done. They hope to return to the nationals next year and compete in other collegiate tournaments between now and then to gain experience.


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The concept car has long been the darling of the new-car show circuit. From Detroit to Paris and everywhere in between, automakers have unveiled these wild concepts as automotive harbingers of designs to come. With plenty of smoke and mirrors and the requisite Vegas-style lighting and music, these design exercises are paraded before auto show audiences with the same pomp and circumstance normally reserved for the ridiculous runways of the fashion world.
Automotive journalists delight in reporting on these creations and hope to get a glimpse of what the automakers may have planned for the future. Most of these concepts embrace the MAXStaffs belief of what a car should be equipped with: gigantic wheels with no-profile rubber; high-displacement powerplants with efficient engine- management systems; technologically advanced electronics in purpose-built interiors; and sleek low-slung bodies that make the car look more like a projectile than an automobile. But alas, for all the hype surrounding these concepts, many of these designs are usually a few years from production or just too radical for mass consumption.
What do we mean by too radical? How about a car with no headlights, turn signals, mirrors, or door handles? Some of these concepts are even constructed completely of balsa wood or foam and some even have no engines or running gear. Concept cars may look cool, but our burning desire for instant gratification demands that we experience these rides first-hand. After all, the primary function of a car is a mode of transportation, right? Imagine our surprise when Ford Motor Co. had its people call our people (Thats actually us, were not big enough to have our own people.MAX) to invite us on a real live, genuine media driving evaluation. Ford provided three cars for our perusal: the Cougar Eliminator, which first gained prominence at the 98 SEMA show; the Fusion, an Escort ZX2 concept; and Puffed, an SVT Contour equipped with a couple of blue bottles. Our drive wound from Santa Barbara, California, through the delightfully twisty Highway 33 to Buttonwillow Raceway in order to see how these cars run on the track.
This silver car looks like a mild- mannered 98 SVT Contour until you get into the throttle. A 100-shot NOS kit provides some additional muscle to the already potent Duratec 195-horse V-6. An NOS Time Based Progressive Nitrous Control System offers an initial shot at 40 percent and gradually ramps it up to full flow, and a throttle control system will only allow the system to engage between 4,000 and 6,800 rpm. In order to handle the additional torque from the two trunk-mounted 10-pound bottles, a GKN viscous-coupling limited-slip differential is employed.
This cars only telltale exterior sign was a very cool, yet discreet, blue Puffed trunk badge. This car definitely displayed the best road manners, but the SVT suspension (while a tremendous improvement over the LX and SE models) could not contain the sedans tendency to roll heavily in the corners. We would liked to have seen more of a Touring Car treatment with some serious brake, wheel, and suspension upgrades to complement the nitrous. Although, we should give a thumbs up to Ford for specing the 99 SVT with BFG g-Force T/A KDWssome of the most capable rubber weve ever rolled on.
Ford engineers teamed up with Roush Racing to build the Fusion, which began life as a 99 Escort ZX2. The ZX2 rolls off the floor with a pretty potent 2.0L Zetec DOHC 16-valve four-banger making 130 hp and 127 lb-ft of torque. The crew at Roush immediately tore into the engine by replacing the stock pistons and rods with upgraded units, adding an SVO cylinder head, a larger Griffin radiator, Roush high-flow air filter, stainless steel header, and an Arvin muffler and tip. The biggest upgrade is the Eaton supercharger with a water-to-air intercooler and Roush accessory drive pulleys. These mods rocket the Fusions numbers up to 230 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque. The engine bay also announces itself visually as the manifold cover, supercharger, and intake system are all powdercoated fly yellow.
While the power is impressive, it was the Fusions slot car suspension that really stuck in our minds. On both the hard corners of Highway 33 and Buttonwillow the chassis handled everything that the supercharged engine threw its way. The Fusion was lowered 1½ inches with Roush springs, and Roush front and rear strut tower braces and X-Sport struts by Bilstein were also tossed into the mix. Rolling stock is comprised of 215/40R17 Goodyear Eagle F1s and 17x7 Prime Tuners, while a complete set of Energy Suspension polyurethane suspension inserts helps tie the whole thing together.
The interior is fitted with a set of intense-looking yellow and black FloFit seats, with matching rear seat inserts, yellow gauge faces, a B&M shifter, an Auto Meter boost gauge, and a Roush pedal set. The exterior also received the essential body modifications. A Roush chin spoiler, side skirts, and rear spoiler combine with a rear valance from Inform Design. Unfortunately, the aero pieces were a little too subtle for our taste. Were not asking for combat scoops and towel rack wings but we would like to see a greater departure from the ZX2s stock form. This car rocks in terms of performance and handling, and the engine compartment and interior cosmetics are also up to par, but the pedestrian ground f/x seem out of place on this high-spirited roadrunner.
The new 99 Cougar has already become a popular platform for tuners as we spotted more than a few at last years SEMA show. However, the most radically tuned example was at Lincoln-Mercurys booth. Inform Designs (the very same company that provided the sedate rear valance for the Fusion) did not hold back with the Eliminator and produced a stunning ground f/x package that also complements the original lines nicely. After the aero kit was fitted, the body was coated with PPGs Harlequin Chrom-O-Flair paint. The mystic paint scheme and unique body kit ensure this Cougars exclusivity. The cars stance is improved with Eibach springs, which lower it by 1½ inches. As if this werent enough to win the crown for the most ferocious-looking cat, the Eliminator also features quad carbon fiber Borla tips and 18-inch TSW VX-1s wrapped with 225/40R18 Goodyear rubber. Goodyear may not seem like the most aggressive choice in rubber, until you realize that these Eagle GS F1 Fioranos are the same model and size that come on the front of Ferraris F355.
After SEMA, the MAXStaff knew the Eliminator was a looker, but would the performance live up to the looks? The stock Cougar comes with either a 125hp four-cylinder engine or a 2.5L 24-valve DOHC Duratec V-6, which puts out 170 horses with 165 lb-ft of torque. The Eliminator mates the V-6 to a Vortech supercharger, and a K&N air filter and the Borla cat-back exhaust for a 70-horse increase the boost power to an even 240. A Quaife LSD handles the added torque, and Brembo brakes with cross-drilled rotors are mounted on all four corners to assist in the deceleration efforts.
The Eliminator does a great job of taking the Cougar to the next level. The car exhibited nice road manners, with the exception of a twitchy off-center feel as a result of the 18s, and when we laid into the throttle, the Eliminator responded with loads of power and sporty agility to match. Unfortunately, our track time with the Eliminator was cut short because of a malfunctioning catalytic converter (lets not forget, these are concepts). In closing, we would like to send a great big shout out to the powers that be at Ford. These concepts are real cars that can be driven, and theyre not only based on current production platforms, they also utilize name-brand tuning products. Its nice to see the big guns at Ford intermingling with the sharp shooters of the aftermarket. We only hope the other car makers will take notice.

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In celebration of Black History Month, the Wabash College Art Department is pleased to present the John and Norma Thompson Collection of African American Art in the Eric Dean Gallery beginning Monday, February 26 and running through April 5. John Thompson will be present for the opening reception from 8-9:30 p.m. on Monday, February 26. The public is encouraged to attend this free event.
The Thompson Collection is one of the leading collections of African American art in our country The wide scope of the collection historically surveys African American art from the 19th century to the present with special emphasis on mid and late 20th century abstraction. Beautiful examples by artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Robert Scott Duncanson, Alma Thomas, Allen Rohan Crite, Romare Beardon, and Sam Gilliam are included in this outstanding collection assembled by the owners over the last 20 years. The selection of works to be displayed at Wabash College includes paintings, drawings, and other two-dimensional works.
Thompson is an Indianapolis businessman who is owner of Thompson Distribution and First Electric Supply Co. He is also a past President of the Board of Governors for the Indianapolis Museum of Art and has been a major supporter of the arts in Indianapolis for over 20 years. Thompson is on the board of the National Bank of Indianapolis, one of the city's largest locally owned banks.
The Eric Dean Gallery is in the Randolph Deer Art Wing on the south end of the Fine Arts Center on Grant Street. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Exercise: You have seen the following advertisement in a young people's magazine.
Ad: "The young people of today are likely to live longer and be healthier than any other generation. Why do you think that is? Write us an article answering this question".
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Have you ever wondered why do we, young people, are likely to live longer and be healthier? Well, I'm sure you'll agree that sciences progress is much helpful for extending our lives expectancy.
According to some recent researches, medical technologies have been developing and had advanced a lot on diseases' treatments. On top of that, the young generation has further benefits than the older generations.
In addition to that, we are more aware of our health and lifestyle. We are trying to be fit, practicing more exercises and eat in proper proportions to keep our organism in the best conditions. Nowadays, we also know that the key to be successful in daily life is having a good physical and mental health.
In my opinion, the advancement of medical technology and young people's awarance of health will help them to be much healthier and live longer than any other generation.
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It has become a common refrain in today's political discourse: decrying the nation's "Do-Nothing Congress."
As recently as last week, President Obama sang the tune in response to a threatened House Republican lawsuit over his executive actions. "As long as they're doing nothing, I'm not going to apologize for doing something," he said.
But Obama and others who describe this Congress as inactive are wrong. Republican lawmakers are doing something. And it's exactly what many of them promised voters they would do—push to roll back things like federal spending and regulations.
Even some outside critics grudgingly admit that a conservative argument aimed at keeping the perceived expansion of government in check is—in fairness—doing something, even if that something is accomplished by seemingly doing nothing.
"Obviously the House is stopping bad legislation and initiatives. But we're also passing jobs bill after jobs bill after jobs bill. We can't, unfortunately, force the Senate to act," said Republican Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and chairman of the Joint Economic Committee. He adds: "If there is a lack of action on key issues, it's because this president doesn't even recognize there is a legislature to work with."
Speaker John Boehner echoed that theme on Tuesday in a letter published in Politico. In it, he took issue with a story that he complained placed equal blame on the House for stalled tax reform this year, and he insisted that there is "no equivalence whatsoever between the House and Senate when it comes to our record on jobs and the economy." Boehner also wrote that "it is difficult to see how we move forward on immigration when the American people—and their elected representatives—simply cannot trust the president to enforce the law as written."
Steve Pruitt, a former Democratic staff director for the House Budget Committee, likens what's happening in Congress to watching a swan swim across a lake: Above the water not much appears to be happening, but under the water line, "all hell is going on."
"The apparent lack of activity really belies the reality. A lot is happening; it's just a matter of which direction things are moving, toward you or away," said Pruitt, now a managing partner at Watts Partners, a corporate and government-affairs firm. In other words—as simple as it sounds—the "Do-Nothing" or "obstructionist" view depends on whether you agree with the holdups and delays or not.
So, for instance, trying to kill the little-known Export-Import Bank is an affirmative step to end a program that conservatives don't like. Others may disagree with the move, but it's certainly not doing "nothing."
Or demanding a "rethinking" of how another long-term government program like the Highway Trust Fund operates before simply approving more funding for it might be construed as doing nothing to some. So, too, could be demands for reforms to entities like the Commodity Futures Trading Commission before reauthorization.
On Tuesday in a session with reporters, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer complained about a number of such important "time-sensitive" legislative items that have had not been addressed, despite looming expirations of program authorizations or funding levels running low.
Hoyer included in his list several unfinished spending bills due by Oct. 1, the approaching Sept. 30 expiration of the Ex-Im Bank's current authorization, the Highway Trust Fund that the administration says will be depleted later this summer, and the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, which will see its current authorization expire Dec. 31.
"I don't know that they're scaling back government. They're making government less effective, less helpful to the American people, less respected by our own people and people around the world," said Hoyer.
"Shutting down government, putting the creditworthiness of the United States at risk, or refusing to fix things that need to be fixed [that] even they say they are broken—[such as] immigration—I don't think that's doing what they said they were going to do," said Hoyer.
Added Hoyer: "I agree with the president. This is my 17th Congress. It's the least productive Congress in which I have served."
In fact, there is no dispute that this congressional session is a low-ebb—at least in terms of historical comparisons of the number of bills passed (though such counts do not account for the substance of the bills). Congress has passed just 121 public laws since this session began in January 2013—including 56 this year—and is on course for being the least productive ever.
Congress also faces record-low public confidence levels. Only 7 percent of Americans surveyed for a Gallup Poll last month said they have "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence overall in Congress, down from 10 percent last year.
But most House Republicans seem unfazed by criticism that they are on the wrong path.
Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia, who was president of the tea-party-dominated freshman class of Republicans last session, said he suggests to the president, "You want to fix Social Security, let's roll. You want to fix Medicare, let's go. These issues are no joke, and you asked for the job of fixing them. Show us a proposal based on facts, not political division like the Buffett Rule."
"We are not what we are being accused of," said Rules Committee Chairman Pete Sessions of Texas on Tuesday, responding to the "Do-Nothing Congress" tag. He argued that it's not that House Republicans don't have ideas on immigration reform and border security, "it's the president simply disagrees with us."
"What we do in the House is to listen, author things that make sense, and explain answers to problems," said Sessions. "We are a dynamic organization that can inflict change at a rate that the American people want and can understand it."
But Thomas Mann, a congressional expert at the Brookings Institution, said, "Don't get caught up in the semantics." He said that "rethinking" the Highway Trust Fund for projects "is a little generous" in terms of what is really going on, because virtually everyone acknowledges the need for this and other infrastructure projects but only House Republicans are unwilling to raise the gas tax or find some other income stream to finance it.
Likewise, with regard to the CFTC reforms, Mann says, "Trying to keep the derivatives section of Dodd-Frank from being implemented is called nullification. It seeks to undermine duly enacted law by denying funds.
"House Republicans have created a monster Congress that has done serious harm, either by doing something or nothing," said Mann.


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The Mayor's Gala
I am working really closely with the creative team of the Mayor's Gala to help them bring their vision to life. I am a developer but have a strong sense of design.
The personality that we are trying to communicate is clean, classy and corporate.
The Mayor's Gala is huge event and each year it has a different theme, however, since the theme changes every year, we need a home base website that looks beautiful to explain the charity and event as well as share our vision.
We don't want it to offend but don't want it to be boring. We want it to look amazing! Bring your creativity to the table.
We will also need more design work in the future, therefore if you are willing there will likely be more work down the line.
We currently do NOT have a website, however, http://breakthrough.org.uk/
has elements that I really like.
- Corporate type that could be potential sponsors
- Existing sponsors - a place to show off their generous contributions
- The public - To create awareness and share our charities vision and show them where the money raised is going.
Essentially we want to show people the history, the vision and give users or sponsors a way to see more about the event and the charity behind it.
Navigation (could change +- 1 - names aren't supper important)
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We don't really have a logo so text might be better for branding purposes - The Mayor's Gala is fine.
Incorporate a place to capture emails. Like a little form with name and email. Keep it very small. Should not be the focal point.
Readability is very important.
The site should be wide enough to feature high resolution photos and videos.
Files need to be delivered as PSDs in the end. EPS is okay but PSD is preferred.
No Free CSS templates please!
I give feedback quick so please bug me if you have any questions.
For inspiration, I really like this site and has a lot of our elements.
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By JOHN FLOWERS
MONTPELIER — State lawmakers and Gov. James Douglas are not only headed for a collision course on same-sex marriage (see related story), but are apparently about to come to loggerheads on the matter of a fiscal year 2010 general fund budget.
By KATHRYN FLAGG
ADDISON COUNTY — Faced with record-low milk prices, 24 dairy farms in the state have gone under since December, according to the Agency of Agriculture. Two of those farms were in Addison County — bringing the county's total to 170.
Ten years ago, Addison County boasted 321 dairy farms.
MONTPELIER — State and local lawmakers are preparing for a showdown with Gov. James Douglas on same-sex marriage legislation that passed the Senate last week on a 26-4 vote, then eased through the House Judiciary Committee on an 8-2 vote on Tuesday.
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MIDDLEBURY — In an doubleheader offering about as much drama as possible between two college softball teams hovering around the .500 mark, Middlebury swept Skidmore on Tuesday afternoon, 3-1 in the first game and 7-6 in eight innings in the second game in their first home contests after an 11-game trip to California.
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Season Eight - Episode Descriptions
Please note that the air order for episodes five and six have changed.
Episode 5 - "The Gang Gets Analyzed" (Airs November 8, 2012 10:00 pm e/p) - The Gang gets Freudian as they step into the therapist's office to work through their mountain of issues. But when Dennis thinks he has everyone figured out, the shrink turns the tables on him and exposes the insanity in his unique brand of pop psychology. Dennis' psychology is exposed as abnormal indeed. Written by Luvh Rakhe; directed by Todd Biermann.


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We are happy to announce that "Inside Alicyn's Wonderland" has partnered with Tech Jives network to produce and host our show. IAW is moving from a video web series to an audio podcast and will be produced by Chris Pope of Social Stars Web.
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Sept. 20, 2007
Courtesy Wentworth Insitute of Technology Sports Information
BOSTON, Mass. - MIT's four-game unbeaten run to open the 2007 campaign came to an end on Wednesday night at Sweeney Field, as the visiting Engineers were beaten, 2-1, by the Wentworth Institute of Technology. Junior midfielder Neil Zimmerman gave the Cardinal and Gray an early lead, but Leopard rookie Ben Nasman equalized before older brother Kyle scored the decisive goal in the 78th minute.
Both MIT (3-1-1) and Wentworth (4-2-0) entered the match ranked in the most recent (Sept. 18) adidas/National Soccer Coaches Association of America New England Soccer Rankings, with the Engineers tied for No. 10 and the Leopards holding the No. 8 spot.
Tech struck first in the 12th minute when Zimmerman bagged his first goal of the season and second of his career. The Dallas, Texas, native was quickest to react following a scrum in front of the Wentworth net and lashed home from close range. Leopards' sophomore goalkeeper Mike Gregory managed to get both hands on the ball, but the power of the shot carried it into the roof of the net to stake MIT to a 1-0 lead.
The Engineers' lead didn't last long, however, as the younger Nasman knotted the score at 1-1 just over a minute after Zimmerman's strike. Senior midfielder Chris Hartmann fired a shot that Tech net-minder Tom Caldwell saved, but Nasman was on hand to slot home the rebound for his second tally of the season.
The Leopards nearly pulled in front before halftime, as they hit the woodwork on consecutive shots in the 38th minute. Freshman Jeff Dubé's header rebounded back off the crossbar before Hartmann followed up and saw his effort produce a similar result. Hartmann then gathered his own rebound and fired high.
Wentworth did ultimately find the winning goal late in the second half, as Dubé fed a left-wing cross into the feet of Kyle Nasman, whose shot beat Caldwell to his right. The tally was Nasman's first of the campaign.
Gregory, who was making his first appearance of 2007 in goal, made six saves for the Leopards. Caldwell turned aside seven shots while guarding the pipes for the Engineers.
Both teams will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, as MIT will travel to Wheaton College for a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference showdown at 1:00 p.m., while Wentworth will also play away from home, at New England College at 2:30 p.m.


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St. Ambrose
We have brought hither, dearest brethren, my sacrifice, a sacrifice undefiled, a
sacrifice well pleasing to God, my lord and brother Satyrus. I did not forget that he was
mortal, nor did my feelings deceive me, but grace abounded more exceedingly. And so I have
nothing to complain of, but have cause for thankfulness to God, for I always desired that
if any troubles should await either the Church or myself, they should rather fall on me
and on my house. Thanks, therefore, be to God, that in this time of common fear, when
everything is dreaded from the barbarian movements, I ended the trouble of all by my
personal grief, and that what I dreaded for all was turned upon me. And may this be fully
accomplished, so that my grief may be a ransom for the grief of all.
Nothing among things of earth, dearest brethren, was more precious to me, nothing more
worthy of love, nothing more dear than such a brother, but public matters come before
private. And should any one enquire what was his feeling; he would rather be slain for
others than live for himself, because Christ died according to the flesh for all, that we
might learn not to live for ourselves alone.
To this must be added that I cannot be ungrateful to God; for I must rather rejoice
that I had such a brother than grieve that I had lost a brother, for the former is a gift,
the latter a debt to be paid. And so, as long as I might, I enjoyed the loan entrusted to
me; now He Who deposited the pledge has taken it back. There is no difference between
denying that a pledge has been deposited and grieving at its being returned. In each there
is untrustworthiness, and in each [eternal] life is risked. It is a fault if you refuse
repayment, and impiety if you refuse a sacrifice. Moreover, the lender of money can be
made a fool of, but the Author of nature; the Lender of all that we need, cannot be
cheated. And so the larger the amount of the loan, so much the more gratitude is due for
the use of the capital.
Wherefore, I cannot be ungrateful concerning my brother, for he has given back that
which was common to nature, and has gained what is proper to grace alone. For who would
refuse the common lot? Who would grieve that a pledge specially entrusted to him is taken
away, since the Father gave up His only Son to death for us? Who would think that he ought
to be excepted from the lot of dying, who has not been excepted from the lot of being
It is a great mystery of divine love, that not even in Christ was exception made of the
death of the body; and although He was the Lord of nature, He refused not the law of the
flesh which He had taken upon Him. It is necessary for me to die; for Him it was not
necessary. Could not He Who said of His servant, "If I will that he tarry thus until
I come, what is that to thee? "[1] not have remained as He was, if so He willed? But
by continuance of my brother's life here, he would have destroyed his reward and my
sacrifice. What is a greater consolation to us than that according to the flesh Christ
also died? Or why should I weep too violently for my brother, knowing as I do that that
divine love could not die.
On the Decease of His Brother Satyrus, Book I, 1-4.
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"Hard" "Authoritative" Evidence Of Climate Change Begins To Overwhelm Even Fox
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A new study showing that polar ice is melting faster than before has convinced even Fox's Stuart Varney, who previously said climate change was a "scientific conspiracy." The Fox Business host acknowledged that the study, which adds to the extensive body of science showing the threat of manmade climate change, is "hard evidence" from an "authoritative source."
The study, published in the journal Science, shows that polar ice sheets are now melting three times faster than they did in the 1990s, contributing to sea level rise. On his Fox Business show, Varney expressed concern that this "hard evidence" of global warming might bolster efforts to address the problem:
Varney's apparent acceptance of this latest scientific evidence of climate change marks a reversal from just two days ago, when he incorrectly claimed that a "study from Britain's Meteorological Office" found that there has been "no increase in the global temperature" over the last 16 years -- a rumor from a discredited tabloid report. He has repeatedly cast doubt on climate science, insisting that "the debate is not over" and calling climate change a "scientific conspiracy."
But this latest study, which combined past measurements to arrive at what the Associated Press called a new "scientific consensus" that Greenland is melting at a quicker pace and that "as a whole the Antarctic ice sheet is melting," seems to have changed Varney's mind. The following chart from AP shows how melting polar ice sheets are increasingly contributing to rising sea levels, threatening coastal communities:
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Vintage Kansas City
Season 21 Episode 24 | 52m 25s
Travel back 15 years to see memorable Kansas City treasures such as an autographed "Time" cover collection, an 18th-century flambé Meiping vase, and a 1957 Roy Rogers contest prize. Which appraisal jumps in value to $70,000?
Aired: 07/24/17
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RIDGECREST — An early deficit didn't deter Burroughs in its final home game of the summer season.
RIDGECREST — An early deficit didn't deter Burroughs in its final home game of the summer season. The Burros used a three-run fifth inning to complete a 5-2 comeback victory against Highland A (Palmdale) Thursday night at Ed Dilley Field, improving their summer record to 10-2-1.
"We're a club that doesn't ever quit — we keep playing," Burroughs baseball coach John Bradley said. "We did a decent job today. I'm pleased — I'm not really happy about it — but they definitely didn't quit and they did enough to win."
Highland A led off the game with a single that turned into a run after a stolen base, passed ball and wild pitch each advanced the runner one base. The Bulldogs added another run in the third inning, but that's all starter JP Pooley — a junior varsity player last season — allowed in five innings of work.
"We're working on his mechanics right now, and he started off very well early — he was throwing the ball with downward flight, it had good explosiveness and a little bit of run on it," Bradley said. "They were fouling some pitches off because he wasn't locating enough — he was staying too much in the middle of the plate."
Burroughs was held scoreless until the third inning, when they used small ball to tie the game. With Jeremiah Johnson on second after a one-out walk and stolen base, Jase Young hit a liner up the middle that deflected off the Highland A pitcher and rolled between second and third base. Johnson scored on the hit and Young ended up at second after the throw to home.
Without a hit, the Burros added another run. Young, who finished 3-for-3, advanced to third on a fly ball to right field during the next at-bat, and scored on a passed ball one batter after that.
"We talk about that all the time, reading the ball in downward flight. He saw the ball, took off and scored a run," Bradley said. "We're going to short game people and we're going to make them play defense."
Both teams went three-up, three-down in the fourth inning. And after Pooley held Highland A scoreless in the top of the fifth, Burroughs' offense went back to work.
Five straight Burros reached base with one out in the bottom of the fifth. Young hit an RBI double to left-center field to give Burroughs a 3-2 lead, and back-to-back RBI singles by Darnell Prince and Pooley extended that lead to three runs.
"I'm trying to get them to understand not to panic," Bradley said. "We're down two runs and it is what it is — at any time we can score two or three runs."
That lead was enough for Young, who moved from shortstop to the mound to relieve Pooley in the sixth. The senior-to-be kept Highland A off the scoreboard in the sixth and seventh innings, with three strikeouts during his two innings of work. Burroughs punctuated the win with a double play for the final two outs of the game.
"We have a lot of young guys in there that are getting playing time and that's good," Bradley said. "They're getting experience, whether they're a JV or a varsity guy right now, and that's what the summer is all about."
In addition to gaining experience, Bradley said the main goal during summer is to make the players better fundamentally. It's also a time for Burroughs' players to build arm strength by playing catch, long toss and upping innings pitched, increase speed and get valuable repetitions at the plate.
"We lost some guys to football, so our numbers are down to 10 or 11 guys. It's good because guys are getting a lot of reps," Bradley said. "I'm not concerned with wins and losses, I'm worried about the process. We're building for the February season, and right now it's all about how we play."
Part of this year's summer process has been the addition of offensive wristbands, a new concept that is used when Burroughs has runners on base. Each player has a wristband, and Bradley calls out a three-digit number that corresponds to a different play within the running game.
"I'm a very old school guy, but I'm smart enough to know that the game changes and starts evolving," Bradley said. "The wristbands are a cool little deal. We're trying it right now and we're going to use it throughout the summer, fall and winter, and if everything goes well I plan on using it in the spring.
"We're still trying to work through the process and make sure we're all on the same page. The kids enjoy it and we're working through the kinks of it."
Burroughs plays a doubleheader at Bishop on Saturday, and concludes its summer season at UCLA next week. During the 2013 regular season, the Burros were 16-8 and finished second in the Desert Sky League.


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Tombstone Tuesday: Samuel Ross 1817 - 1904
Photo by Devon Lee
Samuel Ross
Green Lawn Cemetery
Find A Grave Memorial #46968571
I have a Samuel J Ross who married Anna Margaretha Hoppe in 1889 (Franklin County, Ohio). I do not know the birth date or place for Samuel. Anna (also known as Annie) was born in Columbus 22 Jan 1869 and died 11 Jul 1896.
But that's all I know. So when I passed this stone, in the same cemetery where Anna was buried, I just wondered, "Could this be him?"
Probably not. Samuel Ross is a fairly common name. Without any further information to go off about my Samuel Ross, this stone is just an interesting stone with a similar name.


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Introduction and Features
Seasonic has an excellent reputation for producing quiet ATX style PC power supplies with high efficiencies and stable outputs. However, Seasonic also has a full line of server style power supplies in both 1U and 2U form factors. In this review we will be taking a detailed look at their new SS-350M1U server style power supply, which features 80Plus Gold efficiency certification, active PFC, and modular cables. It will be interesting to see how this industrial grade unit compares to the more familiar ATX style power supplies built by Seasonic.
Seasonic SS-350M1U Main Features:
• EPS 1U Form Factor, 350W
• ATX12V v2.31 & EPS12V compliant
• Supports the latest Intel & AMD sockets/CPUs
• 80Plus Gold efficiency certification
• DC to DC converter design
• Low ripple & noise
• Super low noise fan control
• Short circuit protection on all outputs
• Over voltage and Over power protection
• 100% hi-pot test & 100% burn in, high temperature cycled on/off
Continue reading our review of the Seasonic SS-350M1U Modular 80Plus Gold Power Supply!!
Introduction and Features
Seasonic has a well earned reputation for producing some of the best PC power supplies on the planet. Over the years, Seasonic has been the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) of choice for companies like Corsair, PC Power & Cooling, and XFX to name just a few. But Seasonic also markets power supplies under their own brand name. The new Platinum-860 and Platinum-1000 are Seasonic's newest and most advanced PSUs to date and the Platinum-1000 is their first 1kW unit. Both power supplies are based on Seasonic's X Series line, which has brought several major advancements to the standard PC power supply platform since its introduction two years ago.
• Proprietary circuit design delivers High efficiency (80Plus Gold or Platinum certified)
• Full modular DC Connector Module features integrated VRMs (3.3V and 5V)
• Hybrid Silent Fan Control (3 modes of operation: Fanless, Silent and Cooling)
• High-quality Sanyo Denki San Ace dual ball bearing fan with PWM
• High-reliability 105°C grade A capacitors and solid polymer capacitors
Continue reading our review of the Seasonic Platinum 80 Plus 1000W Power Supply!!


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Bruno Mars Caught Smoking
A pop star's money maker is his or her voice. Especially the ones who can really sing, like Adele or Bruno Mars. Adele's smoking habit is well-publicized, and she had to give it up, begrudgingly, to save her voice. Now, Mars is the latest pop star to be photographed smoking, which should be a no-no, considering the havoc it can wreak on the vocal cords. Tsk, tsk.
Mars, who, for the record, is not gay, despite a web hoax/prank that attempted to spread earlier this week, was snapped with a maroon beanie and sunglasses, but his attire couldn't conceal his identity. Maybe he is a social smoker or just had a lapse, since we don't see him huffing and puffing in public all the time. Whatever the case, we're going to make like Ma here and shake our finger at Bruno, disapprovingly.
Smoking is bad for your health. It makes your teeth yellow and your clothes smell. It ages you and causes wrinkles around the mouth. And it harms your voice. Bruno, you are one of the few men to appear on the cover of Playboy because you look and sound so good. Don't risk it for a nic fit!
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On Saturday afternoon, Southland hockey fans will storm Staples Center, some paying upwards of $1,000 for a decent seat to watch the Los Angeles Kings take on the New York Rangers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
After cheering the Kings to victory in Game 1, John Prio emerged amid a raucous crowd and declared it's about time fans in cold weather hockey towns recognize Southern California's prowess on the ice.
"Just because you're on the West Coast and you're in Los Angeles, everyone questions your allegiance," said Prio, whose group of friends found themselves bantering with Rangers' loyalists during Game 1. "But we play every Sunday, and the funniest part is not one of the trash talkers has ever stepped foot on the ice."
The Kings, he is sure, will become a hockey dynasty, just as soon as they beat the Rangers to win their second Stanley Cup in three years.
Prio scored tickets through a friend with season passes. But those without connections can expect to pay at least $500 for a seat in the most distant sections of Staples Center and more than $3,000 for a prime view of the ice. The average rate for a ticket to Game 2 was $946, according to prices listed on TiqIQ.
While tickets here may seem pricey, they're less expensive than the $2,312 Rangers fans are forking over on average for a ticket to watch Game 3 in New York, according to TiqIQ. And for Kings fans willing to deal on Craigslist, below-face-value tickets can be had in section 100 for about $500 each.
But if Jeremy Murtishaw's forecast holds true, Kings fans shouldn't wait for Game 7 to see their team in action.
"Kings in five, that's my prediction," said Murtishaw who was part of Wednesday night's sellout crowd and bought tickets for Game 2. "I'll be here drinking Saturday, having a good time and partying with some friends."
Joseph Magdaleno didn't have tickets to Wednesday's game, but the 22-year-old college student still wanted to be part of the action, so he headed for a bar close to Staples Center. Magdaleno wasn't far from his planned destination when he took a detour to Riordan's Tavern on South Figueroa Street.
"I was going down to a different bar, and I heard the game and the crowd so I just came here," Magdaleno said. "It was awesome."
Just outside Staples Center, The Yard House at L.A. Live was packed with a boisterous crowd of Kings fans. A few blocks over at the JW Marriott, Rangers and Kings jerseys mingled for more sedate cheering over cocktails.
But when the hometown team won in overtime, crowds poured into the streets, chanting "Let's go Kings" and swarming sidewalk vendors to pay top dollar for team paraphernalia and 2014 keepsakes.
In the San Fernando Valley, bars are bracing for standing-room-only crowds, as hockey fans muscle out their typical Saturday night patrons. Northridge's Yard House will turn off the music and turn up the play-by-play — a move typically reserved for Game 7's, but demanded after Wednesday's sellout crowd, manager Erwin Barillas said.
"It always gets busy for playoffs," Barillas said. "But it was sold out, they were real into it."
At the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, restaurant manager Donnie Dooley said his eatery typically hosts a few Kings fans during regular season games, but crowds of late have made the Cantina seem more like a hockey bar than a Mexican restaurant.
"A lot of Kings fans have been coming out of the woodwork and showing up for games, especially when they got into the finals," Dooley said.


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Sam Sadler and Garrett Levsen teamed to throw the first no-hitter in PLNU history, holding held Fresno Pacific hitless in the second game of a doubleheader on April 12 to lead PLNU to a 2-0 victory.
Sadler, a sophomore from Fullerton, pitched the first 6.2 innings, striking out four. He ran into some trouble in the top of the seventh after loading the bases on two walks and a hit batter, but Levsen came in to record the final out to seal game and earn the save. This was the first combined no-hitter and its first since Kenny Houser tossed a no-no against Vanguard in 2008.
Samantha Stockton, Kathleen Crossley and Andrea Mersino highlighted PLNU's performance at its first-ever Pacific West Conference Women's Golf Championship as all three were named to the All-PacWest team. Stockton led the way as she earned first team All-PacWest honors after finishing fourth at the tournament with a 17-over 161. Mersino and Crossley will each take home third team All-PacWest honors. Mersino tied for 15th and Crossley grabbed a tie for 18th place. Oscar Casillas represented the men as he shot a 9-over 153 at the PacWest championships. He tied for 13th to earn the Sea Lions' first-ever All-PacWest honor in men's golf.
The PLNU baseball team earned its first-ever four-game sweep of a PacWest opponent as it took all four games at home from Fresno Pacific. The Sea Lions then went on the road the next weekend and swept Holy Names in the Bay Area. The eight straight wins for PLNU guaranteed that the Sea Lions (25-21, 21-11 PacWest) will finish the year with at least a .500 record. The winning streak also pushed Point Loma from a tie for fifth place in the conference standings into sole possession of third place, just two games back of second place Cal Baptist. The .500 record also means that the Sea Lions are now eligible for the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) regional playoffs, which will start May 9.
Point Loma Nazarene University hosted a Special Olympics regional event for the 20th consecutive year on April 6.
Point Loma welcomed numerous Special Olympic athletes to compete in track and field. The Special Olympic athletes competed in events ranging from the standing long jump to the shot put and the 400m dash.
The Special Olympics event was sponsored by the Family and Consumer Sciences and the Department of Education at PLNU, but it is the student leadership that annually drives the event according to Jim Johnson, event director and instructor in the Department of Education.
"The secret is we have a student leadership team that does everything for the event and which we are progressively building on for the next year," said Johnson. "I'm basically a facilitator and give my signature where I need to, but it is the student leadership team that does everything. They handle publicity, they gather donations, they set up the website and they coordinate the volunteers. All of it is done by students here at Point Loma."
There was also members of the volleyball team, basketball team and cheer squads in attendance.
"The Special Olympic athletes just love the student-athletes from Point Loma," said Johnson. "They are talking to them about pumping iron, saying 'I have five medals. How many do you have?' It is a dynamic relationship and it is very cool."


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We love our clocks around these parts and this is a good one. It's giant, it's digital and it's blue, which is all you really need. The interesting fact is that the clock reads 4:20 in the product photo, which is commonly associated with an alternate hobby. I've personally never dabbled, but does this hobby possibly hinder vision? If so, pick up this clock and always know when Taco Bell is closing and when the cartoons are beginning. $120.
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If you are a business owner in Bellefontaine Neighbors Missouri, there will come a day when you look at "how to sell my business" as the main question you ask yourself and perhaps the first thing to type in the search box in Google or your favorite search engine. When you type in "how to sell my business in Bellefontaine Neighbors " I am sure you will find all kinds of information on just that. I have compiled 7 of the things most business owners don't know about or don't think about before that day (or the day of) that would certainly make the day you do sell your business a more profitable one. Most companies who visit with us are looking to find out what their business is worth first. Most business owners have no idea what their company is worth. Wouldn't you like to know about what it is worth before you hire a Bellefontaine Neighbors business broker (we're not brokers, by the way)?Before I go into all that let's look at the 7 biggest mistake business owners make when they get to the point of asking "how to sell my business"1. They assume they "know" what their company is worth and make up a price – Look the first problem with this approach is that your business is usually "your baby". If you have owned your business for a long time you know that you have spent more time with it than perhaps even your family, spouse and kids! It's always there, even in the back of your mind………and sometimes it is hard to understand why someone can't see your business worth the way you see it. That's okay, but it is better to have a certified 3rd party give a certified opinion or appraisal of your business.Look at it this way, if you and I were going to go downtown and buy the Hilton Hotel, we would find a qualified appraiser to give us his professional opinion, wouldn't we? We certainly wouldn't take the owner's word for it or even their accountant's word for it. We would want an independent opinion and official analysis.But you say, hey my business isn't worth that much to justify the cost. What? Even if your business is only worth $25,000, at least you would have an official 3rd party appraisal and a "floor" price you could start at. And with the discounts available when you go through someone like valuationbroker.com, you could literally add thousands if not tens of thousands to your sales price, and only pay a small percentage to have it done.I would not even consider selling any business without this step, no way, ever.You see, most business buyers are smart, like you, they have done a lot of right things to get where they are and unless they have recently inherited the money, they are sophisticated to a degree and will do their homework when looking for a company to purchase. The real advantage to having your company appraised first (by an independent 3rd party certified appraiser) is that you are the one driving the appraisal, not the buyer.2. They ask their accountant what their company is worth and use that number – You accountant is probably a very smart individual, however when coming to valuing a business or having one in on the sales process, I have one rule. I make sure they have been in on at least 10 business sales in the past 12 months, no exceptions. I have seen more deals killed by well meaning accountants. Don't make this mistake.I don't care what your accountant thinks your business is worth. I don't care what MY accountant thinks your business is worth. I want to know what the market tells me.
So that's why I want an independent look from a qualified third party to tell me the current "market value". I have seen hundreds of business owners make this mistake and it can (and has) literally meant the difference of getting only half of what they could have! Half!What's also most interesting about accountants is that they tend to favor using the book value of your business as a starting point and not the market value. Big big mistake. You'll leave a ton on the table this way. Don't do it!3. They take the number off their balance sheet and say that's what their company is worth – You balance sheet tells you the hard value of the assets you have, that's it! It doesn't take into consideration what the value of your assets are that have already been depreciated or your blue sky value, or good name, or customer base……….all things that can add tremendously to the bottom line value of your business!4. They read a few articles in INC magazine and guess a number (even saying something like "companies in my industry are selling for 3 Times earnings") They may even refer to their latest tax return for a number – Don't be fooled by this! There are so many variables even with similar businesses in the same industry. The true value of your Missouri business is NOT the same as the guy down the street, even if you do the same thing! The true value of your Bellefontaine Neighbors business is NOT like real estate, where you can compare with the property down the street.That is like saying the space shuttle is like a bicycle. True they are both forms of transportation, but one is a bit more complicated than the other. Again, have it appraised by a "market appraiser". Best money you will EVER spend. Ask ANYONE who has EVER sold a business! 5. They trust a FREE tool on the internet to give them the value of their business – While these free tools are valuable to help obtain a "range of value" (we have one too), they are not the complete answer and you can't use them to justify your asking price. If you have a properly done market appraisal, it will include a "justification of purchase price" section that says, "this is what your business is worth in this market, and here is why it is worth that"That is such an important step. Buyers are smart and want to know how you came to the price you did. Now you know what to do so you can stand behind your price.
Plus you will know just what the market is doing. It isn't the accountant or the balance sheet or your uncle attorney that dictates the price, it's the market! So knowing this, it is important to know just what the market price is. I have seen market prices be twice what the accountant says the business is worth!6. They haven't made their business run without them – This is a no-brainer, yet many business owners don't think of it. Your business will be worth a lot more if it can run without you there. Otherwise whoever buys it will be buying a "job". Nothing wrong with that, but realize, those businesses just are not worth as much when you go to sell them.7. They hire the wrong attorney to help them with the final paperwork (the wrong attorney could be their best friend) – This is just like the accountant, unless the attorney you use has closed 10 or more deals within the past 12 months, don't use them! So many well meaning attorneys have killed countless deals, UNNECESSARILY!I wish you well and hope you take these things to heart (and action). I have seen so many sellers walk away with a lot less than they could have, had they JUST used these few tips!Good Luck, I wish you continued success! (don't forget to get a certified third party, independent report for your business BEFORE you list it to sell) You'll be glad you did! Buying a business? Use the same concepts! Cheers!
The Best Bellefontaine Neighbors Missouri Business BrokersWhen you sell your business your first meaningful discussion, and your first opportunity to qualify the small business buyer, will usually be by phone. It's important that you control this conversation by asking the buyer a series of qualifying questions.But in fairness, you will have to answer a few questions from the prospect as well. Otherwise they will not feel comfortable moving ahead with the process.Explain the absolute necessity of confidentiality and tell them you have prepared a Selling Memorandum which they are welcome to read after signing a confidentiality agreement.But you can give some general answers to the most basic questions now.Here are some questions you should be prepared to answer when you first talk with your prospect:1.) Why are you selling? 2.) What is your price? Will you finance? What down payment are you looking for? 3.) How long has this business been in existence? 4.) How long have you been the owner? 5.) Will you stay on for a training period? / Will you be available after the sale for consultations? 6.) How much income can a new owner expect in the first year? 7.) What are the opportunities for growth? / Why is this business unique or special?Much of this information will have already been provided in your advertisement, but if you are talking to a buyer who was referred by your account, lawyer or some other source, this may be new information to them. Still you should try to answer these most basic questions without divulging any confidential information.Question #1 is perhaps the most important question. A lot of the advice buyers read and hear tells them to be skeptical of an owner's reasons for selling. After all, why would anybody want to sell a thriving business?Buyers don't have the right to know all the details about personal issues like health or a divorce, but you do need to have some prepared response to this question (health, retirement, pursuing new opportunities) that sounds reasonable and positive.Hopefully question #7 will be the focus of the entire conversation. If you haven't already done so, take some time right now to list some of the positives about your business.Taking The Next Step:After answering a couple of questions, try to get an e-mail address or fax number where you can send the confidentiality agreement. Let them know that once you have received this form, you will send them your Selling Memorandum with more detailed information.Any viable, professional and reasonable candidate should be perfectly agreeable with this process.Anyone who wants you to give them detailed and personal information about your business without signing a confidentiality agreement is being unreasonable. If they are unreasonable now, they will be that way throughout the entire process.You can save yourself a lot of time and frustration by cutting them loose right now.One Other Piece Of Advice:In all your phone conversations take notes. Your prospects will give you clues on how to sell them - if you get them talking about their goals and priorities. It may be weeks before you actually meet in person and you'll forget too much valuable information in the interim if you don't take notes.Notes about what?Their goals, their aspirations, their experience, the names of their spouse and children, why they want to own their own business, those aspects of your business that most interested them etc. etc.The selling process begins the moment you first speak with your prospect. Start to learn as much about them and what makes them tick as you can. It will pay dividends as you move into the negotiating phase of the sale.


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Yahoo Inc. is reportedly talking to Tumblr about a possible merger, according to several media reports which also noted that Microsoft and Facebook are also eyeing the social blogging site.
The chatter that Yahoo is close to making this happen got louder late Friday with a report from CNET and CNBC that Yahoo has scheduled a media event in New York product event on Monday.
The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based company could not immediately be reached for comment.
However, the move makes sense in light of the company's bid to regain its once dominant position in the Internet, and recent statements by Chief Financial Officer Ken Goldman that Yahoo aims to be "cool again."
Tumblr would certainly help in that.
"I have seen teens gravitate to Tumblr," Topeka Capital analyst Victor Anthony told MarketWatch. "Yahoo desperately needs to increase engagement on the site, particularly with that demographic."
And Tumblr is very popular he added.
"Tumblr is the next Twitter and Instagram in terms of user uptake and engagement so my initial read is. 'Yes, provided that there is a viable monetization path," he added.
Besides, Yahoo maybe learning from past mistakes, Anthony added.
Yahoo had in the past been accused of "under-investment or missing out on acquisitions," Anthony said. "We understand that Yahoo! passed on acquiring Google, YouTube, and Facebook when they had a chance."
A big purchase may be rattling Yahoo investors however. The stock shed a fraction to close at $26.52.
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Instead of begging an imaginary guy in the sky to do your work for you, roll up your sleeves and get to work, guy. Begging will get you nothing but bull.
The #1 danger in prayer right there. People use it as an excuse to avoid actually doing anything. Really sucks when you are broke, sick, hungry, and tired and someone promises to pray for you. Ironically, even the bible condemns this....
Who on earth remember's a Howard Dean scream except a man lost in the past?
Hahaha... That's an Adventist for you! Why do the work yourself when you can ask God to give it to you for free! Ha!
Oh, the church of my youth. ;)
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If there are any NFL teams in need of a veteran quarterback, David Garrard wants them to know he's available.
Garrard, who had arthroscopic knee surgery in August and was released by the Dolphins in September, told Jay Glazer of FOX Sports that he is healthy and ready to play. Garrard was initially the No. 1 quarterback in Dolphins camp and was projected to start for them this season before suffering the knee injury. The Dolphins ended up going with rookie Ryan Tannehill and are obviously glad they did, but Garrard apparently looked good enough before he went down to impress the coaching staff in Miami.
Free agent QB David Garrard is finally healthy and fully rehabbed from his knee injury. With all the QBs who went down, def worth a look—
Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) November 13, 2012
Garrard texted me that he's fully good to go. He's always been honest about when he's healthy and not. Seems confident he's over the hump—
Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) November 13, 2012
Whether Garrard would be able to join a team right now and quickly absorb the playbook and get himself ready to contribute this season is a separate question, but with several starting quarterbacks — Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger, Chicago's Jay Cutler, San Francisco's Alex Smith, Philadelphia's Michael Vick — going down this week, some team might want to consider giving Garrard a call.


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Say bonjour to the summer months with your favorite girl in this pretty little number. All from feeding the swans to sitting at a cafe sipping chocolate milk. You'll know that she'll be a total stand out.
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Pre-mobilization efforts under way in anticipation of storm; customers urged to put safety first
The Edison Electric Institute - the association of U.S. shareholder-owned electric companies - and its member companies worked through the weekend to anticipate the course of a very uncertain storm. Many utility companies in Hurricane Sandy's projected path have begun the process of pre-mobilizing thousands of storm and field personnel, and are calling upon extra workers and resources from all across the country through the industry's mutual assistance network.
As the Associated Press reported, "The storm that is threatening 60 million Americans in the eastern third of the nation in just a couple of days with persistent high winds, drenching rains, extreme tides, flooding and probably snow is much more than just an ordinary weather system. It's a freakish and unprecedented monster."
As many as 10 states along the eastern seaboard, including Virginia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, as well as, Washington, D.C., have already declared states of emergency. Additionally, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and Connecticut respectively have already announced evacuations in certain parts of their states.
"We strongly urge customers to prepare for the possibility of extended outages due to the enormity of Hurricane Sandy, which forecasters predict may become the worst storm to hit the northeast in 100 years," said Brian Wolff, EEI senior vice president. "Member companies have been pre-mobilizing thousands of storm and field personnel, calling on extra workers and resources from across the country in anticipation of this extended, slow-moving major weather event that is expected to devastate the electric system for days. Customers need to put safety first and take advance precautions should Hurricane Sandy disrupt service in their area, and check their latest local weather forecasts."
The EEI Storm Center site continues to be updated with safety tips, links to customers' own electricity providers' outage centers, real-time information and updates on storm preparation and restoration progress. EEI also encourages utility customers to follow EEI's social media sites on Twitter and Facebook.
Just as the power companies prepare for severe weather and the possibility of power outages, EEI wants to remind power customers the importance of preparing for storms and other emergency situations: Be safe; be informed.
If a severe storm is approaching:
•Visit your local electric company's website for the latest updates and guidance on how to prepare for storms.
•Create a written emergency preparedness and action plan for your family and/or business.
•Decide where to go if you're at home, school, work, outdoors, or in a car when a hurricane or tropical storm threatens. Update these plans every school year and as places of employment and residence change.
•Identify two places where you and your family members can meet if you are separated: one outside your home and another outside your neighborhood.
If you live in a hurricane evacuation zone:
•Make an evacuation plan if you live in an area vulnerable to storm surge or flooding.
•Identify the evacuation route you will use if you are told to evacuate.
•Research alternate routes, if possible.
•Have current paper (hard-copy) maps on hand. (Don't rely only on smartphones and mobile devices, as cellular networks may be down in your area during a storm.)
•Fill your gas tank before the storm. Power outages can shut down gas stations.
•Have your emergency outage kit stocked and readily available.
•Obtain emergency supplies in advance of a storm.
•Test emergency equipment such as generators and flashlights.
•Include at least a three-day supply of water (a gallon per person per day) and non-perishable food.
•In advance of a severe storm, visit an ATM to ensure you have extra cash on hand, fill prescriptions, and bring in loose objects from outside.
If a severe storm does hit your area:
•Stay in a secure room and away from windows. Remain indoors.
•Monitor weather bulletins on a battery-powered radio.
•If your power goes out, report your outage immediately to your local electric company. Don't rely on your neighbors to report your outage.
•Follow all directions and orders from local officials, and leave immediately if instructed to do so.
Explore EEI's website to find out what to do in case of a power outage; and how to stay safe in the event of a hurricane, flash flood, or winter storm. For more hurricane safety and preparation tips, visit the National Hurricane Survival Initiative.
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In addition to customer safety, the electric power industry's top priority is to provide a reliable supply of on-demand power. Discover how the industry responds to outages caused by severe weather, and review the power restoration process.
Learn about the Mutual Assistance Network
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MMA Gear have always been known in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world as a quality manufacturer of GI's, but this all-new GI blows away anything they have done before!This is a top-quality gold weave GI which features an excellent heavy and durable fabric, which is extremely strong and yet soft and extremely comfortable.All of the major stress points are double-layered (including the lapel and the knee's of the bottoms) for superior strength. Make no mistake - this is a GI that's built to last many, many training sessions!Includes a stunning large MMA Gear patch on the rear of the GI, along with a rectangular patch on the rear bottom. On the front of the GI there is a large lapel patch and also a patch on both arms. The GI bottoms also feature two patches, on opposing lower and upper legs.This is a fantastic GI that not only looks great, but is also very strong and durable and designed to stand up to the toughest of training sessions!
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WATCH: Chris McMillan Answers MODERN SALON Facebook Questions
I spoke to Chris McMillan, Living Proof's Celebrity Hairdresser and the man who created "The Rachel" for Jennifer Aniston, as he was driving in Los Angeles the night of the 2013 Oscars, in between clients. Obviously relieved to have awards season come to a close, McMillan, a much in-demand stylist, salon owner and editorial session artist, was not going to head to the spa for some well-deserved rest the next morning. Instead, he woke up early and created a video for MODERN SALON Facebook fans. In this video, he answers questions posed by Facebook fans Gloria, Shelly and Katie.


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Just two weeks removed from a very solid 8-3 record and an upset win at then-undefeated Tennesse, which inspired talk of Gang Green's first Super Bowl appearance in forty years, the Jets are suddenly hoping that the state of their season doesn't ultimately rest with how they've fared in state of California.
The Jets have remarkably been one of the NFL's best teams (8-2) outside of California, and yet one of the NFL's worst teams in that state, going 0-3 against teams with a combined 13-26 record (San Diego and San Francisco are each 5-8, and Oakland is 3-10).
In fairness, the loss to the underachieving Chargers was back in Week 3 against a team which many thought had the talent to contend for a Super Bowl themselves, even following San Diego's two season-opening losses by a combined three points to likely playoff teams Carolina and Denver.
However, the two Bay Area losses are ones that the Jets are hoping won't ultimately cost them either a first-round playoff bye, a division title, or even the playoffs, period.
Though it's never easy to win anywhere on the road in the NFL, much less traveling across country, the Jets could be kicking themselves come season's end for being the only team the Raiders (1-5 in Oakland this year) have beaten at home in 2008 and for being only the second team with a winning record that the 49ers have defeated.
If you're going to be a serious contender, it's not enough to beat the likes of the now 12-1 Titans. You also have to take care of business against teams that by all accounts, you should beat. Though the Jets have done that elsewhere, they haven't out west this season.
Thus, what appeared to be the Jets' division to lose following their win over the Titans, has become a scrambled three-way tie for first place in the AFC East, with the Jets, Miami Dolphins, and New England Patriots all entering the final three weeks of the regular season with identical 8-5 records.
The Jets still controlling their own destiny within their division is even more important now that Sunday's loss at San Francisco dropped the Jets a full game behind AFC wild-card leaders Indianapolis and Baltimore, which are each 9-4.
So now, the Jets' season comes down to three more games that they figure to win, or at least, three games in which they'll probably be favored.
Fortunately for the Jets, they've made their last trek to the Golden State this season. But, they must still prove they can win elsewhere on one last west coast trip, to Seattle, to face the 2-11 Seahawks, on December 21st.
Their other two remaining games will be home contests sandwiched around that Seattle game, against the 6-7 Buffalo Bills, and in the regular season finale, against Miami.
The Jets have already proven themselves as underdogs in tough places to win, like New England and Tennessee. Now, to have a chance at getting where they hope to go this season, they must close by winning more games they're expected to win.
The Jets should be thankful that none of those will be in California.