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One of the few unquestioned highlights of this year’s Academy Awards was the live performance of Best Original Song nominee “Everything is Awesome” from The LEGO Movie. Tegan and Sara and the Lonely Island performed, Oprah got her very own LEGO Oscar, and Will Arnett moaned about darkness and no parents while wearing Val Kilmer’s Batsuit from Batman Forever. It was a great moment, but one that was totally out of touch with the spirit of the evening. According to almost every pundit and critic, everything was decidedly not awesome about the 87th Oscars.
The negative reviews were brutal; no wonder the show’s ratings were the lowest in six years. It was Neil Patrick Harris’ worst hosting job ever. It was the worst Oscars red carpet ever. It was the Oscars’ worst graphics and stage backdrop ever (at least according to Donald Trump, one of America’s leading experts on awards show graphics and stage backdrops). Birdman topping Boyhood was the Academy’s “worst mistake in 20 years.” The show was accused of breaking “their connection with the movies that many millions of people buy tickets to watch.” In this context, David Edelstein’s contention that this was “the best Oscars show in years (but it was still terrible)” felt downright generous. The internet does an amazing impression of The Simpsons’ Comic Book Guy.
Others focused on comments in and around the show they found offensive. Sean Penn made a green card joke about his friend (and 12 Grams director) Alejandro González Iñárritu when announcing Birdman as the year’s Best Picture; that one line “may have ruined the entire Oscars.” Minutes earlier, Patricia Arquette won the Best Supporting Actress award and gave an impassioned acceptance speech about wage equality (which “appalled” some viewers anyway) then made additional remarks backstage on the subject and was accused of “whitewash[ing] feminism.” There was so much outrage that New York Magazine was able to round up just the hottest hot takes into an entire list of Oscar freakouts.
The Oscars, just like movies or television shows or video games or anything else in the world of popular culture, are worthy of serious consideration. When filmmakers take political stands, that’s worth talking about. When we disagree with their political stands, that discourse can be productive as well. But too many of these articles are instant reactions conceived and executed in minutes (or, on social media, even less). They’re not designed to promote discussion, they’re meant to stoke further outrage from those who agree — and to stoke hate-reads from those who disagree. There’s no time to be serious. There’s only time to be upset, and then to move on to the next target.
Look, if you were genuinely offended by something at the Academy Awards, more power to you. But perhaps a little bit of perspective is in order. Sean Penn made a dumb joke when his friend won an Oscar. Patricia Arquette, in the midst of perhaps the most exciting moment of her entire life, muddled her message (she later clarified her thoughts, at length, on Twitter). Oscar winners describe the time after they accept their award as a blur. (“I can’t remember it at all, I just remember it being a sort of frenzied blur,” is how Eddie Redmayne put it yesterday on British television.) Patricia Arquette’s heart was obviously in the right place; maybe we could cut the borderline delirious woman some slack on the fine points?
The internet is a fabulous tool for communication, but I suspect these disproportionately angry reactions will eventually begin to stifle discussion. Patricia Arquette tried to take a stand for a seemingly good cause, bungled her thoughts slightly, and got vilified. At a certain point, what is the benefit for speaking out about anything? Eventually, every Oscar speech is going to look like Joe Pesci’s; five words and a hasty exit.
The reality is this year’s Oscars were pretty crummy. They were long and slow and they stopped the whole show to celebrate The Sound of Music but they couldn’t find room for Harry Belafonte to accept his humanitarian award in person. From my perspective, the wrong movie won in several categories. But you know what? The Oscars are always crummy and the wrong movie almost always wins. It was the worst Oscars ever when Rob Lowe and Snow White had their infamous duet back in 1989. It was the worst Oscars ever (“a shambles!”) when David Letterman repeatedly introduced Uma Thurman to Oprah Winfrey. It was the worst Oscars ever when James Franco and Anne Hathaway hosted. It was the worst Oscars ever when Forrest Gump won Best Picture instead of The Shawshank Redemption or Pulp Fiction. And that’s just one of a billion examples of films that went ignored by the Academy.
No matter how upset anyone gets, the Oscars will be back next year. No matter what happens, a fair number of people will argue they are the worst Oscars ever; God himself could show up with a resurrected Alfred Hitchcock as His date, and people would still complain. (I can see the headlines now: “What God Got Wrong About Bringing Hollywood Directors Back From the Dead.”) The Academy Awards could certainly do better, but they could also do worse. And the frenzy around the slip-ups is obscuring any conversation the lovely moments; the performance of “Glory” by John Legend and Common, the acceptance speeches by Julianne Moore, Graham Moore and, yes, Patricia Arquette. The LEGO Movie song was pretty good too. I’m not sure anyone was paying attention, though.

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One of the few unquestioned highlights of this year ’s Academy Awards was the live performance of Best Original Song nominee “ Everything is Awesome ” from The LEGO Movie . Tegan and Sara and the Lonely Island performed , Oprah got her very own LEGO Oscar , and Will Arnett moaned about darkness and no parents while wearing Val Kilmer ’s Batsuit from Batman Forever . It was a great moment , but one that was totally out of touch with the spirit of the evening . According to almost every pundit and critic , everything was decidedly not awesome about the 87th Oscars .
 The negative reviews were brutal ; no wonder the show ’s ratings were the lowest in six years . It was Neil Patrick Harris ’ worst hosting job ever . It was the worst Oscars red carpet ever . It was the Oscars ’ worst graphics and stage backdrop ever ( at least according to Donald Trump , one of America ’s leading experts on awards show graphics and stage backdrops ) . Birdman topping Boyhood was the Academy ’s “ worst mistake in 20 years . ” The show was accused of breaking “ their connection with the movies that many millions of people buy tickets to watch . ” In this context , David Edelstein ’s contention that this was “ the best Oscars show in years ( but it was still terrible ) ” felt downright generous . The internet does an amazing impression of The Simpsons ’ Comic Book Guy .
 Others focused on comments in and around the show they found offensive . Sean Penn made a green card joke about his friend ( and 12 Grams director ) Alejandro González Iñárritu when announcing Birdman as the year ’s Best Picture ; that one line “ may have ruined the entire Oscars . ” Minutes earlier , Patricia Arquette won the Best Supporting Actress award and gave an impassioned acceptance speech about wage equality ( which “ appalled ” some viewers anyway ) then made additional remarks backstage on the subject and was accused of “ whitewash[ing ] feminism . ” There was so much outrage that New York Magazine was able to round up just the hottest hot takes into an entire list of Oscar freakouts .
 The Oscars , just like movies or television shows or video games or anything else in the world of popular culture , are worthy of serious consideration . When filmmakers take political stands , that ’s worth talking about . When we disagree with their political stands , that discourse can be productive as well . But too many of these articles are instant reactions conceived and executed in minutes ( or , on social media , even less ) . They ’re not designed to promote discussion , they ’re meant to stoke further outrage from those who agree — and to stoke hate - reads from those who disagree . There ’s no time to be serious . There ’s only time to be upset , and then to move on to the next target .
 Look , if you were genuinely offended by something at the Academy Awards , more power to you . But perhaps a little bit of perspective is in order . Sean Penn made a dumb joke when his friend won an Oscar . Patricia Arquette , in the midst of perhaps the most exciting moment of her entire life , muddled her message ( she later clarified her thoughts , at length , on Twitter ) . Oscar winners describe the time after they accept their award as a blur . ( “ I ca n’t remember it at all , I just remember it being a sort of frenzied blur , ” is how Eddie Redmayne put it yesterday on British television . ) Patricia Arquette ’s heart was obviously in the right place ; maybe we could cut the borderline delirious woman some slack on the fine points ?
 The internet is a fabulous tool for communication , but I suspect these disproportionately angry reactions will eventually begin to stifle discussion . Patricia Arquette tried to take a stand for a seemingly good cause , bungled her thoughts slightly , and got vilified . At a certain point , what is the benefit for speaking out about anything ? Eventually , every Oscar speech is going to look like Joe Pesci ’s ; five words and a hasty exit .
 The reality is this year ’s Oscars were pretty crummy . They were long and slow and they stopped the whole show to celebrate The Sound of Music but they could n’t find room for Harry Belafonte to accept his humanitarian award in person . From my perspective , the wrong movie won in several categories . But you know what ? The Oscars are always crummy and the wrong movie almost always wins . It was the worst Oscars ever when Rob Lowe and Snow White had their infamous duet back in 1989 . It was the worst Oscars ever ( “ a shambles ! ” ) when David Letterman repeatedly introduced Uma Thurman to Oprah Winfrey . It was the worst Oscars ever when James Franco and Anne Hathaway hosted . It was the worst Oscars ever when Forrest Gump won Best Picture instead of The Shawshank Redemption or Pulp Fiction . And that ’s just one of a billion examples of films that went ignored by the Academy .
 No matter how upset anyone gets , the Oscars will be back next year . No matter what happens , a fair number of people will argue they are the worst Oscars ever ; God himself could show up with a resurrected Alfred Hitchcock as His date , and people would still complain . ( I can see the headlines now : “ What God Got Wrong About Bringing Hollywood Directors Back From the Dead . ” ) The Academy Awards could certainly do better , but they could also do worse . And the frenzy around the slip - ups is obscuring any conversation the lovely moments ; the performance of “ Glory ” by John Legend and Common , the acceptance speeches by Julianne Moore , Graham Moore and , yes , Patricia Arquette . The LEGO Movie song was pretty good too . I ’m not sure anyone was paying attention , though .


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Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt's world turns upside down when he starts seeing people's faces morph into monsters. He discovers he isn't losing his mind when his Aunt Marie, who raised him, unexpectedly shows up. She tells him he comes from a long line of Grimms. A Grimm can see Wesen, a term for creatures from fairy tales and myths. As a Grimm, it's Nick's destiny to protect humans from dangerous Wesen. While it's unheard of for a Grimm to befriend Wesen, Nick forges a strong relationship with Monroe. Unlike most Blutbaden, or wolf-like creatures who eat humans, Monroe follows a vegan diet. After his aunt is murdered, Nick depends on Monroe and the journals left behind in Marie's trailer to learn about his heritage.
DVDs Release Dates is the best source to find out when does Grimm come out on DVD and Blu-ray. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches.

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Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt 's world turns upside down when he starts seeing people 's faces morph into monsters . He discovers he is n't losing his mind when his Aunt Marie , who raised him , unexpectedly shows up . She tells him he comes from a long line of Grimms . A Grimm can see Wesen , a term for creatures from fairy tales and myths . As a Grimm , it 's Nick 's destiny to protect humans from dangerous Wesen . While it 's unheard of for a Grimm to befriend Wesen , Nick forges a strong relationship with Monroe . Unlike most Blutbaden , or wolf - like creatures who eat humans , Monroe follows a vegan diet . After his aunt is murdered , Nick depends on Monroe and the journals left behind in Marie 's trailer to learn about his heritage .
 DVDs Release Dates is the best source to find out when does Grimm come out on DVD and Blu - ray . Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches .


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This super original design features a chunky cable twisted gather down one side of the beanie. It is a unique, fashionable, quality winter accessory for you to keep your head toasty warm with style and comfort!
One size fits most women or provide your measurements and I can custom make to fit.
Shipping cost is additional and is generally $4 NZ Standard post or $7 NZ Courier post.
Can also be made in Merino, Alpaca and other blends.
BEANIES PICTURED ARE ONLY EXAMPLES - Colours are not limited to what's pictured and may differ slightly due to lighting and computer monitor settings. Please Email Me with your desired colour and I can show you samples of what's currently available.

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This super original design features a chunky cable twisted gather down one side of the beanie . It is a unique , fashionable , quality winter accessory for you to keep your head toasty warm with style and comfort !
 One size fits most women or provide your measurements and I can custom make to fit .
 Shipping cost is additional and is generally $ 4 NZ Standard post or $ 7 NZ Courier post .
 Can also be made in Merino , Alpaca and other blends .
 BEANIES PICTURED ARE ONLY EXAMPLES - Colours are not limited to what 's pictured and may differ slightly due to lighting and computer monitor settings . Please Email Me with your desired colour and I can show you samples of what 's currently available .


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Suction Cleaners plug into your skimmer or dedicated vacuum line and are powered from the suction of your pool pump. The downside of these cleaners is that pool pump has to be running for this bad boy to work. You’ll also notice that the suction pool cleaner’s throat is relatively small compared to the other cleaners. Suction pool cleaners are designed more for dirt and small debris and not for large leaves, large debris. These cleaners are ideal for screened-in pools and pools where you don’t get a lot of leaves.
Pressure cleaners typically work off a booster pump; these are secondary pumps to your main pool pump, and its purpose is to provide the cleaner its propulsion and “suction.” Pressure cleaners work by pushing through this hose, and through these nozzles at the bottom of the cleaner. The nozzles push the water up away from the pool floor, creating a turbulence vacuum called a venture effect. Debris is pulled off the pool floor and gathered into the debris bag.
The pressure cleaner’s throat is noticeably wider which makes these cleaners great for pools that burdened with heavy debris that suction cleaners are too small to handle.
Manufacturers make models like this Poolvergneugen 4 Wheel Pressure Cleaner where you don’t need a booster pump. These pressure-side cleaners use your main pool pump, but you have to remove one of your return jets and plug the hose into the return jet.
This is a robotic pool cleaner, and it is different than the suction and pressure side cleaner because it does not use a pump at all. These are much more economical to run than any other style of pool cleaner because you don’t have to run your pool pump which draws a lot more amps than this does. This plug goes a normal wall receptacle, from the outlet it goes into a power supply which is a transformer, that drops the 120V down to 24V or 12V which makes it safe for the pool. The safe voltage level runs through a waterproof cable into the cleaner.
Robotic Pool Cleaners normally have a three to five-hour cleaning cycle, it’s a lot easier. A pool owner doesn’t don’t have to babysit this cleaner, you just drop it in the pool and go on about your business. Also, at the bottom of this, you can see the cleaning vents or the suction vents. They are pretty wide so that you should be able to get most big debris. Big debris, small debris, sycamore leaves.
These also close once the cleaners turn off, so leaves don’t back-flush back into your pool. Robotic cleaners have a bag or a cartridge element to filter the water of debris. Cartridge based cleaners are best for catching fine particles like sand. They’re very versatile, and I love them.
Tell me more about your Robotic pool cleaners. The one I have now is no longer doing a good job on my 20′ X 40′ pool. It cleans only one part of the pool and ignores the rest. How much does your robotic pool cleaner cost?
Hello, Douglas. We carry residential robotic pool cleaners that range from the inexpensive Aquabot Turbo T-Jet all the way up to the Hayward Aquavac Tigershark and each one has its pros and cons.
The main things you want to focus on, is what do you need your cleaner to do, and what is your price range? Some robotic pool cleaners clean both the floor and the wall, while some can only clean the floor. The floor cleaners are generally less expensive, but it means you will have to manually scrub your pool walls when necessary. My perosnal suggestion is to start with the brands of Aquabot and Dolphin/Maytronics, because they specialize in pool cleaning. The two companies put all their energy into making the best pool cleaners in the industry and they are pretty darn good at it.

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Suction Cleaners plug into your skimmer or dedicated vacuum line and are powered from the suction of your pool pump . The downside of these cleaners is that pool pump has to be running for this bad boy to work . You ’ll also notice that the suction pool cleaner ’s throat is relatively small compared to the other cleaners . Suction pool cleaners are designed more for dirt and small debris and not for large leaves , large debris . These cleaners are ideal for screened - in pools and pools where you do n’t get a lot of leaves .
 Pressure cleaners typically work off a booster pump ; these are secondary pumps to your main pool pump , and its purpose is to provide the cleaner its propulsion and “ suction . ” Pressure cleaners work by pushing through this hose , and through these nozzles at the bottom of the cleaner . The nozzles push the water up away from the pool floor , creating a turbulence vacuum called a venture effect . Debris is pulled off the pool floor and gathered into the debris bag .
 The pressure cleaner ’s throat is noticeably wider which makes these cleaners great for pools that burdened with heavy debris that suction cleaners are too small to handle .
 Manufacturers make models like this Poolvergneugen 4 Wheel Pressure Cleaner where you do n’t need a booster pump . These pressure - side cleaners use your main pool pump , but you have to remove one of your return jets and plug the hose into the return jet .
 This is a robotic pool cleaner , and it is different than the suction and pressure side cleaner because it does not use a pump at all . These are much more economical to run than any other style of pool cleaner because you do n’t have to run your pool pump which draws a lot more amps than this does . This plug goes a normal wall receptacle , from the outlet it goes into a power supply which is a transformer , that drops the 120V down to 24V or 12V which makes it safe for the pool . The safe voltage level runs through a waterproof cable into the cleaner .
 Robotic Pool Cleaners normally have a three to five - hour cleaning cycle , it ’s a lot easier . A pool owner does n’t do n’t have to babysit this cleaner , you just drop it in the pool and go on about your business . Also , at the bottom of this , you can see the cleaning vents or the suction vents . They are pretty wide so that you should be able to get most big debris . Big debris , small debris , sycamore leaves .
 These also close once the cleaners turn off , so leaves do n’t back - flush back into your pool . Robotic cleaners have a bag or a cartridge element to filter the water of debris . Cartridge based cleaners are best for catching fine particles like sand . They ’re very versatile , and I love them .
 Tell me more about your Robotic pool cleaners . The one I have now is no longer doing a good job on my 20′ X 40′ pool . It cleans only one part of the pool and ignores the rest . How much does your robotic pool cleaner cost ?
 Hello , Douglas . We carry residential robotic pool cleaners that range from the inexpensive Aquabot Turbo T - Jet all the way up to the Hayward Aquavac Tigershark and each one has its pros and cons .
 The main things you want to focus on , is what do you need your cleaner to do , and what is your price range ? Some robotic pool cleaners clean both the floor and the wall , while some can only clean the floor . The floor cleaners are generally less expensive , but it means you will have to manually scrub your pool walls when necessary . My perosnal suggestion is to start with the brands of Aquabot and Dolphin / Maytronics , because they specialize in pool cleaning . The two companies put all their energy into making the best pool cleaners in the industry and they are pretty darn good at it .


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The ultimate in jewellery storage, this cabinet is just what every girl needs. Hang necklaces and bracelets from hooks behind the door and the slimline shelves are perfect for rings or even nail polishes. Finished off with a full length, rotating mirror.
Full length, mirror front storage cabinet.
Perfect for organising jewellery, trinkets and makeup.
Lined to protect delicate objects.

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The ultimate in jewellery storage , this cabinet is just what every girl needs . Hang necklaces and bracelets from hooks behind the door and the slimline shelves are perfect for rings or even nail polishes . Finished off with a full length , rotating mirror .
 Full length , mirror front storage cabinet .
 Perfect for organising jewellery , trinkets and makeup .
 Lined to protect delicate objects .


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To add a static IP to your server, first ensure it is is powered off and click Edit to see its configuration. Under the Network heading you should see a drop-down. You can select the primary IP by selecting it from this drop-down. Underneath you can see the allowed IPs. You can assign multiple IPs to one server by configuring it in the OS.
And that’s it. It’s that simple to change to a static IP on your Elastichosts server.

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To add a static IP to your server , first ensure it is is powered off and click Edit to see its configuration . Under the Network heading you should see a drop - down . You can select the primary IP by selecting it from this drop - down . Underneath you can see the allowed IPs . You can assign multiple IPs to one server by configuring it in the OS .
 And that ’s it . It ’s that simple to change to a static IP on your Elastichosts server .


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HB 1386, the teen suicide prevention bill by Garnet Coleman (D-Houston) has passed the Texas Senate on a 28 to 3 vote. The bill instructs the Texas Department of State Health Services to develop resources designed to prevent teen suicide, including mental health counseling, crisis prevention tools and suicide prevention eduction. Schools would then have the option of implementing those programs, but would not be required to do so.
The Senate Education Committee made some substantial changes to the bill the House sent over, most notably adding provisions that prohibit a child from seeking counseling without their parent's knowledge. For queer teens who may not be out to their parents this is a particularly cruel change that may prevent some kids who need help from seeking it. Since the Senate version of the bill is different than the House version the House must concur with the changes. If they do not a "conference committee" of 5 House members (appointed by the Speaker of the House) and 5 Senators (appointed by the Lieutenant Governor) will be formed to to work out a comprimise between the two versions.
When he laid out the bill in the Senate Rodney Ellis (D-Houston), the bill's Senate sponsor, made what he called a "suicide pact" with the rest of the Senate to oppose any attempt by the conference committee to allow students to receive anonymous counseling. By tradition the Senate sponsor of House bills is one of the chairs of the conference committee so Ellis will be in a position to keep his pact.
Considering Ellis' commitment (however much his choice of words may be in poor taste) and the ticking clock of a session that has less than a week left in it Coleman may choose to simply concur with the changes the Senate made and send the bill to the Governor's desk for signing.

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HB 1386 , the teen suicide prevention bill by Garnet Coleman ( D - Houston ) has passed the Texas Senate on a 28 to 3 vote . The bill instructs the Texas Department of State Health Services to develop resources designed to prevent teen suicide , including mental health counseling , crisis prevention tools and suicide prevention eduction . Schools would then have the option of implementing those programs , but would not be required to do so .
 The Senate Education Committee made some substantial changes to the bill the House sent over , most notably adding provisions that prohibit a child from seeking counseling without their parent 's knowledge . For queer teens who may not be out to their parents this is a particularly cruel change that may prevent some kids who need help from seeking it . Since the Senate version of the bill is different than the House version the House must concur with the changes . If they do not a " conference committee " of 5 House members ( appointed by the Speaker of the House ) and 5 Senators ( appointed by the Lieutenant Governor ) will be formed to to work out a comprimise between the two versions .
 When he laid out the bill in the Senate Rodney Ellis ( D - Houston ) , the bill 's Senate sponsor , made what he called a " suicide pact " with the rest of the Senate to oppose any attempt by the conference committee to allow students to receive anonymous counseling . By tradition the Senate sponsor of House bills is one of the chairs of the conference committee so Ellis will be in a position to keep his pact .
 Considering Ellis ' commitment ( however much his choice of words may be in poor taste ) and the ticking clock of a session that has less than a week left in it Coleman may choose to simply concur with the changes the Senate made and send the bill to the Governor 's desk for signing .


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If there is none that you know of, anyone able to recommend any good Perl or PHP free guestbook scripts?
I just downloaded it, there are lots of files in there, run which one?
I'm using 34SP, does the install script do it properly here?
I have no idea if the install script works properly, but you will need to run it anyway, as it creates the tables and database, although doesn't always change the values in config.inc.php automatically, you might need to do it yourself.
Just run the install.php file.
The Perl Guestbook 1.5 in Proxy2.de seems to be much easier to setup and the features look suffice for me. Let me know if there is any pitfalls/bugs for this one.
I wouldn't know, never used it, only used the advanced php one.
I'm totally new to PHP and mySQL, could you recommend me a good basic PHP and mySQL webpage for me to read to get me quickly started before I have the necessary expertise to configure the Advanced Guestbook? Or you may like to give me some necessary pointers here to help me to quickly get this PHP script up and running. I'm hard pressed for time to get a Guestbook up and running.
As it is going to be a Guestbook I'm using in the long run, it would be good to get this advanced guestbook properly configured now. PHP and my SQL expertise I will pick up the skill later.
Have you read the instructions in the readme.txt file located in the 'doc' directory? as this tells you what steps to take.
What are the changes I need to make inside those headings?
and set up your database settings.
I'm a newbie to PHP and mySQL, so will definately need some guidance here on what settings to set. I have already done step 3.
I was wondering if I need to create a database with the name guestbook.sql first with the siteadmin tool at 34SP before I go to step 2?

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If there is none that you know of , anyone able to recommend any good Perl or PHP free guestbook scripts ?
 I just downloaded it , there are lots of files in there , run which one ?
 I 'm using 34SP , does the install script do it properly here ?
 I have no idea if the install script works properly , but you will need to run it anyway , as it creates the tables and database , although does n't always change the values in config.inc.php automatically , you might need to do it yourself .
 Just run the install.php file .
 The Perl Guestbook 1.5 in Proxy2.de seems to be much easier to setup and the features look suffice for me . Let me know if there is any pitfalls / bugs for this one .
 I would n't know , never used it , only used the advanced php one .
 I 'm totally new to PHP and mySQL , could you recommend me a good basic PHP and mySQL webpage for me to read to get me quickly started before I have the necessary expertise to configure the Advanced Guestbook ? Or you may like to give me some necessary pointers here to help me to quickly get this PHP script up and running . I 'm hard pressed for time to get a Guestbook up and running .
 As it is going to be a Guestbook I 'm using in the long run , it would be good to get this advanced guestbook properly configured now . PHP and my SQL expertise I will pick up the skill later .
 Have you read the instructions in the readme.txt file located in the ' doc ' directory ? as this tells you what steps to take .
 What are the changes I need to make inside those headings ?
 and set up your database settings .
 I 'm a newbie to PHP and mySQL , so will definately need some guidance here on what settings to set . I have already done step 3 .
 I was wondering if I need to create a database with the name guestbook.sql first with the siteadmin tool at 34SP before I go to step 2 ?


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As you might have expected, new U.S. President is launching an attack on states’ rights to regulate legal marijuana consumption and threatening to establish central control.
According to White House press secretary Sean Spicer, the federal administration doesn’t approve of the state-level legalisation of cannabis and plans to enforce the national ban. That would be a sudden U-turn in comparison with the previous government under Obama when states were mostly left alone to determine and observe their own laws regarding medical and recreational use of marijuana. In fact, such a measure would be an echo of George W. Bush, who routinely sent federal agencies to raid dispensaries in California and other states. While Spicer didn’t specify how far Donald Trump’s government is willing to go, he did hint at a higher level of involvement by national services such as the DEA.
Of course, it’s a well-known fact that federal regulations in the United States are in direct conflict with statewide laws voted in by citizens of numerous constituent legislations. Since most drug investigations are carried out locally by specialised agencies, there is little need for federal oversight except in cases that involve international or interstate smuggling. Sending federal agents to suppress small-time cannabis shops in states where they are operating legally and paying taxes seems like a waste of budget resources at best and serious infringement on states’ constitutional status at worst.
For what it’s worth, Trump has been on record saying that marijuana is evil, although he softened the rhetoric during the electoral campaign. He did hedge his position by expressing support for medical marijuana, recognising it has therapeutic value. The latest change of direction is probably an attempt to appeal to his conservative base, which is predominantly white and highly religious. However, nationwide support for legal marijuana has never been higher, so this could end up being a strategic mistake for Trump if he faces significant backlash from supporters, as is likely to happen.
Let’s remember that Bush never managed to stop the legalisation process or even slow it down, despite the occasional raids that were prominently featured in the media. In fact, pro-legalization movement steadily gained steam over the past two decades and it is difficult to see what exactly central government can do against it. However, Trump has already demonstrated that he is capable of controversial actions, so this is definitely a situation worth monitoring in the near future.

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As you might have expected , new U.S. President is launching an attack on states ’ rights to regulate legal marijuana consumption and threatening to establish central control .
 According to White House press secretary Sean Spicer , the federal administration does n’t approve of the state - level legalisation of cannabis and plans to enforce the national ban . That would be a sudden U - turn in comparison with the previous government under Obama when states were mostly left alone to determine and observe their own laws regarding medical and recreational use of marijuana . In fact , such a measure would be an echo of George W. Bush , who routinely sent federal agencies to raid dispensaries in California and other states . While Spicer did n’t specify how far Donald Trump ’s government is willing to go , he did hint at a higher level of involvement by national services such as the DEA .
 Of course , it ’s a well - known fact that federal regulations in the United States are in direct conflict with statewide laws voted in by citizens of numerous constituent legislations . Since most drug investigations are carried out locally by specialised agencies , there is little need for federal oversight except in cases that involve international or interstate smuggling . Sending federal agents to suppress small - time cannabis shops in states where they are operating legally and paying taxes seems like a waste of budget resources at best and serious infringement on states ’ constitutional status at worst .
 For what it ’s worth , Trump has been on record saying that marijuana is evil , although he softened the rhetoric during the electoral campaign . He did hedge his position by expressing support for medical marijuana , recognising it has therapeutic value . The latest change of direction is probably an attempt to appeal to his conservative base , which is predominantly white and highly religious . However , nationwide support for legal marijuana has never been higher , so this could end up being a strategic mistake for Trump if he faces significant backlash from supporters , as is likely to happen .
 Let ’s remember that Bush never managed to stop the legalisation process or even slow it down , despite the occasional raids that were prominently featured in the media . In fact , pro - legalization movement steadily gained steam over the past two decades and it is difficult to see what exactly central government can do against it . However , Trump has already demonstrated that he is capable of controversial actions , so this is definitely a situation worth monitoring in the near future .


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Wang Chu studies computer science at one of Beijing's most prestigious universities. That's when he can be bothered to attend.
Mostly he dreams of being the next dot-com billionaire - or any other way of making money with minimum effort.
He lives in fear of his parents, whose expectations he can never meet, sharing a dingy room with two other students.
But for the most part Wang lives in the virtual world beyond the screen of his smartphone. In that world he has an anonymous Twitter-like account called The Gasping Dragon, where he can be whoever he wants to be. Where life is more fun. Where anything goes. Until as a joke he posts an image, and the image goes viral.
That's when the trouble starts.
Chuck Drayton's not-so-stellar diplomatic career should have come to an end after he was withdrawn in disgrace from a posting in Berlin after a very public affair with the wife of a top government minister.
But he's reinvented himself as a computer security expert, and he's been posted to Shanghai as the US Consulate's freshly minted Cyber Guy - because everybody's getting hacked and nobody else seems to get that stuff.
Now he's on the trail of cyber spies, following a digital forensic trail that leads to the door of a secretive unit of the People's Liberation Army.
China has been good for Anthony Morgan. He's grown rich on the back of the China Miracle.
He's Mr China, the go-to man on doing business in the Middle Kingdom and he and his wife are the best corporate investigators in a country where the rules of business are about as clear as the smog that frequently shrouds his luxury Shanghai apartment.
Now the China Miracle is starting to crumble, and although he continues to sell it to gullible investors, he's losing his faith. He posts his true and darkest thoughts to a Twitter account called @Beijing_smog.

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Wang Chu studies computer science at one of Beijing 's most prestigious universities . That 's when he can be bothered to attend .
 Mostly he dreams of being the next dot - com billionaire - or any other way of making money with minimum effort .
 He lives in fear of his parents , whose expectations he can never meet , sharing a dingy room with two other students .
 But for the most part Wang lives in the virtual world beyond the screen of his smartphone . In that world he has an anonymous Twitter - like account called The Gasping Dragon , where he can be whoever he wants to be . Where life is more fun . Where anything goes . Until as a joke he posts an image , and the image goes viral .
 That 's when the trouble starts .
 Chuck Drayton 's not - so - stellar diplomatic career should have come to an end after he was withdrawn in disgrace from a posting in Berlin after a very public affair with the wife of a top government minister .
 But he 's reinvented himself as a computer security expert , and he 's been posted to Shanghai as the US Consulate 's freshly minted Cyber Guy - because everybody 's getting hacked and nobody else seems to get that stuff .
 Now he 's on the trail of cyber spies , following a digital forensic trail that leads to the door of a secretive unit of the People 's Liberation Army .
 China has been good for Anthony Morgan . He 's grown rich on the back of the China Miracle .
 He 's Mr China , the go - to man on doing business in the Middle Kingdom and he and his wife are the best corporate investigators in a country where the rules of business are about as clear as the smog that frequently shrouds his luxury Shanghai apartment .
 Now the China Miracle is starting to crumble , and although he continues to sell it to gullible investors , he 's losing his faith . He posts his true and darkest thoughts to a Twitter account called @Beijing_smog .


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Teachers are more than happy to make time to talk to parents and prefer to make appointments for important conversations.
An email reply may not be likely until after school as teachers do not check email during teaching time and have daily supervision duties during recess and lunch.
Catholic Care provides the school with the services of a Counsellor on a regular basis (at least 1/2 day per week). The Counsellor is available to assist children with issues that may occur, and indeed parents and teachers may request assistance of the Counsellor. If you would like to access the Counsellor for your child a referral form is available from the Front Office.

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Teachers are more than happy to make time to talk to parents and prefer to make appointments for important conversations .
 An email reply may not be likely until after school as teachers do not check email during teaching time and have daily supervision duties during recess and lunch .
 Catholic Care provides the school with the services of a Counsellor on a regular basis ( at least 1/2 day per week ) . The Counsellor is available to assist children with issues that may occur , and indeed parents and teachers may request assistance of the Counsellor . If you would like to access the Counsellor for your child a referral form is available from the Front Office .


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This product consists of five Spanish songs with five animation that were 100% created and develeped by a Malaysian. The five songs were written and music arranged based on the topics learnt by the students at the first level. The purpose of the product created was not intended to be at the same level as the songs created by the native Spanish speaker. But the product will give the opportunity for the students the choice for making references since the materials for teaching were imported from abroad so therefore the cost will be more expensive. The songs written and music arranged were related to the title, My family, Adjective, Color, Number and Verbs Conjucation. The choice of choosing the lyrics was based on the teaching and learning of Spanish purposes.
The materials imported from Spain are expensive and will cost more than hundreds of ringgit. This situation can be seen as a barrier for students in having them for references. Therefore, the researcher feels that it is time for local lecturer to teach Spanish and create new materials for the process of teaching and learning. Based on the researcher’s experience in teaching Spanish for nearly 15 years, it is wise to create the product for the purpose of teaching students learning Spanish. This is because learning through audio visual can help students in increasing their listening, speaking and writing skills in Spanish. Spanish course offered in Malaysia can be seen in UM, UKM, UPNM, UPSI, USM, UUM, UTHM, UMP UMT, Multimedia University and so on. Therefore, the researcher feels that the product is created and developed for the students or community who wants to learn Spanish.
The product is able to compete with the products from abroad based on the costs since this product offers reasonable price and is also the first product created by a Malaysian in Malaysia. Therefore, it is proud for the researcher to show the evidence that a local can also produce that will be recognized at international level.
The technology benefits the community because the researcher’s contribution in developing the product can be seen as one big contribution towards the country. We do not need to import materials for teaching that are expensive especially during the downfall of the economy.
This technology was given the copyright protection from Universiti Putra Malaysia and targeted consumers such as school and university students or community who are interested in learning Spanish.
Dr. Salina Husain is a senior lecturer at the Department of Foreign Language, Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication UPM. She teaches the Spanish language for almost 15 years in a few universities including UPM. Her expertise is in the Spanish and Comparative study that is, one of the linguistics studies. She is also the first Spanish lecturer graduated in Malaysia.

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This product consists of five Spanish songs with five animation that were 100 % created and develeped by a Malaysian . The five songs were written and music arranged based on the topics learnt by the students at the first level . The purpose of the product created was not intended to be at the same level as the songs created by the native Spanish speaker . But the product will give the opportunity for the students the choice for making references since the materials for teaching were imported from abroad so therefore the cost will be more expensive . The songs written and music arranged were related to the title , My family , Adjective , Color , Number and Verbs Conjucation . The choice of choosing the lyrics was based on the teaching and learning of Spanish purposes .
 The materials imported from Spain are expensive and will cost more than hundreds of ringgit . This situation can be seen as a barrier for students in having them for references . Therefore , the researcher feels that it is time for local lecturer to teach Spanish and create new materials for the process of teaching and learning . Based on the researcher ’s experience in teaching Spanish for nearly 15 years , it is wise to create the product for the purpose of teaching students learning Spanish . This is because learning through audio visual can help students in increasing their listening , speaking and writing skills in Spanish . Spanish course offered in Malaysia can be seen in UM , UKM , UPNM , UPSI , USM , UUM , UTHM , UMP UMT , Multimedia University and so on . Therefore , the researcher feels that the product is created and developed for the students or community who wants to learn Spanish .
 The product is able to compete with the products from abroad based on the costs since this product offers reasonable price and is also the first product created by a Malaysian in Malaysia . Therefore , it is proud for the researcher to show the evidence that a local can also produce that will be recognized at international level .
 The technology benefits the community because the researcher ’s contribution in developing the product can be seen as one big contribution towards the country . We do not need to import materials for teaching that are expensive especially during the downfall of the economy .
 This technology was given the copyright protection from Universiti Putra Malaysia and targeted consumers such as school and university students or community who are interested in learning Spanish .
 Dr. Salina Husain is a senior lecturer at the Department of Foreign Language , Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication UPM . She teaches the Spanish language for almost 15 years in a few universities including UPM . Her expertise is in the Spanish and Comparative study that is , one of the linguistics studies . She is also the first Spanish lecturer graduated in Malaysia .


text: Easy Show! Languna Beach Gem walking distance to the beautiful beaches of the West End.. Personality and charm is what this two story beach cottage has to offer. Updated kitchen with all new appliances and updated bathrooms. Located on the 2nd floor along with a spacious living space. master bedroom and bath. First floor you walk into the den area that leads to the an additional bedroom, bath and laundry facilities. You don't want to miss out on this one!

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These Upaco patented films have been developed to bond to various sole and midsole materials for permanently attaching sole. Depending on the different substrates that need to be bonded, the films may be used in-mould or post-mould.
Frasson s.p.a. and Rubbermac have been the first European users of this revolutionary bonding system.
The new Rubbermac multiple compound concept is inspired by the structure of competition tyres: each rubber compound is dedicated to the specific need of the customer.
In the same way, the rubber outsole is also composed of specific compounds that allow different performance, depending on the area of the outsole.
So why focalising only on the weight of the wedge and upper shoe parts?
Frasson Weave technology is specifically developed to reduce the weight of the final shoe.
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These Upaco patented films have been developed to bond to various sole and midsole materials for permanently attaching sole . Depending on the different substrates that need to be bonded , the films may be used in - mould or post - mould .
 Frasson s.p.a . and Rubbermac have been the first European users of this revolutionary bonding system .
 The new Rubbermac multiple compound concept is inspired by the structure of competition tyres : each rubber compound is dedicated to the specific need of the customer .
 In the same way , the rubber outsole is also composed of specific compounds that allow different performance , depending on the area of the outsole .
 So why focalising only on the weight of the wedge and upper shoe parts ?
 Frasson Weave technology is specifically developed to reduce the weight of the final shoe .
 Changes the rules of soles design .


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Choosing an ideal base design is an important step when ordering a hair system. Some people, especially first timers, have no idea what base to choose. Many want the most natural looking and the most durable base. However, the most natural looking is usually not the most durable and the most durable is not the most natural looking. Wearers need to find a balance between the natural look and durability.
Generally, if you prefer an undetectable appearance over durability, lace or super/ultral thin skin bases are the way to go. These very natural looking bases can last from 1 to 4 months, varying on options you choose and how you treat the system.
If you would like the base to be more durable, you should consider mono bases or thicker skin bases, like fine welded mono, fine mono with poly perimeter, etc. A durable base doesn’t mean it’s not natural looking, but it’s just not as natural as lace and ultra thin skin bases. After styling, durable mono or thick skin bases are also not easily noticed.
Of course, you can choose a base combined with lace, skin or mono to make it relatively natural looking and durable.
There are some more factors to consider, such as climate and lifestyle. For example, if you live in a humid climate all year round, a lace base is ideal for you; if you often do sports, you should consider a breathable lace base. If you are a swimmer then a thin skin base is good choice for you.

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Choosing an ideal base design is an important step when ordering a hair system . Some people , especially first timers , have no idea what base to choose . Many want the most natural looking and the most durable base . However , the most natural looking is usually not the most durable and the most durable is not the most natural looking . Wearers need to find a balance between the natural look and durability .
 Generally , if you prefer an undetectable appearance over durability , lace or super / ultral thin skin bases are the way to go . These very natural looking bases can last from 1 to 4 months , varying on options you choose and how you treat the system .
 If you would like the base to be more durable , you should consider mono bases or thicker skin bases , like fine welded mono , fine mono with poly perimeter , etc . A durable base does n’t mean it ’s not natural looking , but it ’s just not as natural as lace and ultra thin skin bases . After styling , durable mono or thick skin bases are also not easily noticed .
 Of course , you can choose a base combined with lace , skin or mono to make it relatively natural looking and durable .
 There are some more factors to consider , such as climate and lifestyle . For example , if you live in a humid climate all year round , a lace base is ideal for you ; if you often do sports , you should consider a breathable lace base . If you are a swimmer then a thin skin base is good choice for you .


text: Friends of Latchmore will be pleased to hear that the Forestry Commission announced at a meeting with FoL representatives last week that they have now decided that they will undertake a full Environmental Impact Assessment for the Latchmore project, whether or not the NPA decide to insist on this as a legal requirement for the planning application. This will cover the whole of the catchment area, will be carried out to accepted standards of best practice, and will compare all options to that of doing nothing. FoL and other stakeholders will be invited to comment on the process at key points, notably when preferred options are emerging. All data will be made available by the time the planning application is submitted. The whole process is expected to take about one year, and a provisional target date for submission of the application is December 2014. Further details will be posted on this website soon.

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Seasonal farmers’ markets offer the ability for farm direct purchasing. These markets have been on the rise in Oregon and within the last ten years their number has more than doubled in the state, serving an estimated 90,000 visitors per week and illustrating an increase in both production for local communities and local consumption1. Farmers’ markets are located in 64 communities in Oregon providing income to over 1000 small farms2, 3. Within the Willamette Valley, there are an estimated 57 farmers’ markets2. Produce, eggs, meat, dairy, honey, rice, flowers, nursery plants and plant starts, wines, prepared foods, and arts and crafts are some of the products available at farmers’ markets1.
Many farmers markets now accept Oregon Trail cards and are a part of the Women, Infant and Children and Seniors and People with Disabilities farm direct program4. Benefits for farmers at these markets include liability insurance, network opportunities, and state wide advocacy and publicity2. The Oregon Farmers’ Market Association provides a list of markets, locations, and how to become a part of the organization.
1. Oregon Department of Agriculture (2009) Oregon farmers markets and farm stands. Available at egov.oregon.gov/ODA/ (accessed July 2009).
2. Oregon Farmers Market Association (2009) Oregon 2009 Farmers Markets. Available at oregonfarmersmarkets.org/ (accessed August 2009).
3. Kulongoski, T. (2008) State of Oregon Proclamation: Office of the Governor. Available at www.oregon.gov/ODA/(accessed June 2009).
4. Oregon Department of Agriculture (2009) Farm Direct Nutrition Program Overview. Available at egov.oregon.gov/ODA/ (accessed August 2009).

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Seasonal farmers ’ markets offer the ability for farm direct purchasing . These markets have been on the rise in Oregon and within the last ten years their number has more than doubled in the state , serving an estimated 90,000 visitors per week and illustrating an increase in both production for local communities and local consumption1 . Farmers ’ markets are located in 64 communities in Oregon providing income to over 1000 small farms2 , 3 . Within the Willamette Valley , there are an estimated 57 farmers ’ markets2 . Produce , eggs , meat , dairy , honey , rice , flowers , nursery plants and plant starts , wines , prepared foods , and arts and crafts are some of the products available at farmers ’ markets1 .
 Many farmers markets now accept Oregon Trail cards and are a part of the Women , Infant and Children and Seniors and People with Disabilities farm direct program4 . Benefits for farmers at these markets include liability insurance , network opportunities , and state wide advocacy and publicity2 . The Oregon Farmers ’ Market Association provides a list of markets , locations , and how to become a part of the organization .
 1 . Oregon Department of Agriculture ( 2009 ) Oregon farmers markets and farm stands . Available at egov.oregon.gov/ODA/ ( accessed July 2009 ) .
 2 . Oregon Farmers Market Association ( 2009 ) Oregon 2009 Farmers Markets . Available at oregonfarmersmarkets.org/ ( accessed August 2009 ) .
 3 . Kulongoski , T. ( 2008 ) State of Oregon Proclamation : Office of the Governor . Available at www.oregon.gov/ODA/(accessed June 2009 ) .
 4 . Oregon Department of Agriculture ( 2009 ) Farm Direct Nutrition Program Overview . Available at egov.oregon.gov/ODA/ ( accessed August 2009 ) .


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USC announced Thursday it would appeal NCAA sanctions it considers "excessive." And even before those plans became official, Trojans football coaches were calling recruits and getting out the message that the penalties could be reduced.
"They're trying to appeal it and at least cut it in half," said incoming freshman Giovanni Di Poalo, an offensive lineman from Ventura St. Bonaventure High who said he spoke to Trojans line coach James Cregg.
However, if recent history is any indication, Trojans players and fans shouldn't get their hopes up.
Since a key change to an NCAA bylaw was made in January 2008, only one in 11 appeals has been successful.
The change: An appeal will be granted only if the offended party shows "the penalty is excessive such that it constitutes an abuse of discretion" by the NCAA Committee on Infractions.
Before, an appeal could be won if, upon review, it was determined that a penalty was inappropriate based on the evidence and circumstances.
"It's a tougher standard to meet," said Mike Glazier, the head of Collegiate Sports Practice group at the Kansas office of Bond, Schoeneck & King, who for 20 years has been working with universities during the NCAA investigation process. "It was changed for that purpose — to make it harder to be successful on appeal."
USC officials were not commenting specifically about their appeal plans Thursday, but the university released a letter from school President Steven B. Sample addressed to "Members of the Trojan Family," and in it he said he "sharply" disagreed "with many of the conclusions reached by the NCAA Committee on Infractions."
Among those conclusions was that USC knew or should have known that star running back Reggie Bush and members of his family were receiving extra benefits from would-be marketers and prospective sports agents in violation of NCAA rules. As a result, the Trojans' football program was hit hard — too hard, the university feels — with penalties including 14 vacated victories, a two-year ban from participating in bowl games and a loss of 30 scholarships.
"…monitoring and regulating human behavior is complex at best," Sample's letter continued. "…In this environment, we need to make sure that we are doing everything we can…to protect our students, their families — and ultimately the university — from unscrupulous sports agents and others who seek to exploit our elite student-athletes or their families."
USC's stance is that violations with Bush took place — but they had no way of knowing about them. Bush has denied wrongdoing from the time allegations surfaced years ago.
Glazier said such an appeal would be "a pretty big uphill battle." He added: "Just to be successful on appeal because you claim the penalties are too harsh, your chances are not very good."
Michael Buckner, a Florida-based attorney and private investigator who has worked on NCAA cases, agreed that "most of the penalties" would be upheld. However, he said the loss of 10 scholarships a year "might be excessive," noting that the NCAA usually reduces scholarships at the rate of two for every one ineligible player.
Buckner, a USC alumnus, said it appeared to him the infractions committee "did what they should have done and imposed the appropriate penalties" considering USC's status as a repeat offender that was failing to properly monitor its athletes.
Buckner's firm represented Alabama State — the only school to be successful with an appeal since the bylaw was changed.
That change was prompted, experts say, by a string of successful appeals that overturned certain aspects of sanctions against Oklahoma (2008), Ohio State (2007), Georgia (2005), Georgia Tech (2004) and Michigan (2003).
NCAA spokeswoman Stacey Osburn said the bylaw change was "part of the normal legislative process to constantly be evaluating what is happening in our structure and what's being addressed and what's being successful."
Alabama State had its penalty of five years probation for widespread academic fraud shortened to three years in 2009 after Buckner's firm asked the appeals committee to consider how federal and state courts had defined "abuse of discretion."
Not based on a correct legal standard or was based on a misapprehension of the underlying legal principles.
Based on a clearly erroneous factual finding.
Failed to consider and weigh material factors.
Based on a clear error of judgment, such that the imposition was arbitrary, capricious or irrational.
Based in significant part on one or more irrelevant or improper factors.
That the NCAA would toughen rules on appeals came as no surprise to its membership.
"It's like anything," said Brian Battle, the compliance director at Florida State, which had an appeal denied in January. "Any time somebody wins something, they'll say, 'Where did we … do something that caused this separate group of people to overturn the decision?"
Times staff writers Mike Hiserman and Eric Sondheimer contributed to this report.

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USC announced Thursday it would appeal NCAA sanctions it considers " excessive . " And even before those plans became official , Trojans football coaches were calling recruits and getting out the message that the penalties could be reduced .
 " They 're trying to appeal it and at least cut it in half , " said incoming freshman Giovanni Di Poalo , an offensive lineman from Ventura St. Bonaventure High who said he spoke to Trojans line coach James Cregg .
 However , if recent history is any indication , Trojans players and fans should n't get their hopes up .
 Since a key change to an NCAA bylaw was made in January 2008 , only one in 11 appeals has been successful .
 The change : An appeal will be granted only if the offended party shows " the penalty is excessive such that it constitutes an abuse of discretion " by the NCAA Committee on Infractions .
 Before , an appeal could be won if , upon review , it was determined that a penalty was inappropriate based on the evidence and circumstances .
 " It 's a tougher standard to meet , " said Mike Glazier , the head of Collegiate Sports Practice group at the Kansas office of Bond , Schoeneck & King , who for 20 years has been working with universities during the NCAA investigation process . " It was changed for that purpose — to make it harder to be successful on appeal . "
 USC officials were not commenting specifically about their appeal plans Thursday , but the university released a letter from school President Steven B. Sample addressed to " Members of the Trojan Family , " and in it he said he " sharply " disagreed " with many of the conclusions reached by the NCAA Committee on Infractions . "
 Among those conclusions was that USC knew or should have known that star running back Reggie Bush and members of his family were receiving extra benefits from would - be marketers and prospective sports agents in violation of NCAA rules . As a result , the Trojans ' football program was hit hard — too hard , the university feels — with penalties including 14 vacated victories , a two - year ban from participating in bowl games and a loss of 30 scholarships .
 " … monitoring and regulating human behavior is complex at best , " Sample 's letter continued . " … In this environment , we need to make sure that we are doing everything we can … to protect our students , their families — and ultimately the university — from unscrupulous sports agents and others who seek to exploit our elite student - athletes or their families . "
 USC 's stance is that violations with Bush took place — but they had no way of knowing about them . Bush has denied wrongdoing from the time allegations surfaced years ago .
 Glazier said such an appeal would be " a pretty big uphill battle . " He added : " Just to be successful on appeal because you claim the penalties are too harsh , your chances are not very good . "
 Michael Buckner , a Florida - based attorney and private investigator who has worked on NCAA cases , agreed that " most of the penalties " would be upheld . However , he said the loss of 10 scholarships a year " might be excessive , " noting that the NCAA usually reduces scholarships at the rate of two for every one ineligible player .
 Buckner , a USC alumnus , said it appeared to him the infractions committee " did what they should have done and imposed the appropriate penalties " considering USC 's status as a repeat offender that was failing to properly monitor its athletes .
 Buckner 's firm represented Alabama State — the only school to be successful with an appeal since the bylaw was changed .
 That change was prompted , experts say , by a string of successful appeals that overturned certain aspects of sanctions against Oklahoma ( 2008 ) , Ohio State ( 2007 ) , Georgia ( 2005 ) , Georgia Tech ( 2004 ) and Michigan ( 2003 ) .
 NCAA spokeswoman Stacey Osburn said the bylaw change was " part of the normal legislative process to constantly be evaluating what is happening in our structure and what 's being addressed and what 's being successful . "
 Alabama State had its penalty of five years probation for widespread academic fraud shortened to three years in 2009 after Buckner 's firm asked the appeals committee to consider how federal and state courts had defined " abuse of discretion . "
 Not based on a correct legal standard or was based on a misapprehension of the underlying legal principles .
 Based on a clearly erroneous factual finding .
 Failed to consider and weigh material factors .
 Based on a clear error of judgment , such that the imposition was arbitrary , capricious or irrational .
 Based in significant part on one or more irrelevant or improper factors .
 That the NCAA would toughen rules on appeals came as no surprise to its membership .
 " It 's like anything , " said Brian Battle , the compliance director at Florida State , which had an appeal denied in January . " Any time somebody wins something , they 'll say , ' Where did we … do something that caused this separate group of people to overturn the decision ? "
 Times staff writers Mike Hiserman and Eric Sondheimer contributed to this report .


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Japan is showcasing its best innovative developments at the EXPO 2017. The country is one of the global leaders in use of alternative energy. A fascinating tour in the Japanese expo pavilion allows the visitors to understand why.
Acquaintance with Japan begins right on the street where staff members welcome the visitors to the pavilion. The staff gives a brief presentation at the entrance. Japanese pavilion spokesperson, Kenichi Kojima speaks in Russian and English fluently. He has begun learning the Kazakh language as well.
- In 2005, my hometown Aichi hosted an exhibition. Then, I was very interested in the expo and I set out to work at a large-scale event in the future. When I was studying at the university, I learned that your country will host an exhibition and its main topic will be the development of green technologies. So I immediately decided to come to Kazakhstan. It is a great honor for me to work here and to take part in such an event which is useful for the future of the planet.
The Japanese pavilion is divided into three sections and every section has its own concept. Japanese philosophical approach to high technologies is reflected here where the visitors are first introduced to the history of alternative energy. Japan’s transition to green energy is not a trend of fashion and a desire to be on the top of rankings, but it is a necessity since there are practically no minerals in the country’s territory. This is why Japan with minimal natural resources has developed its own environmentally friendly way of generating electricity.
- The 1973 oil crisis forced us to introduce a new strategy to change from energy-intensive to high-tech economy in Japan. We decided to replace the mineral resources with intellectual ones. This primarily concerned the transfer of electricity and industrial production from liquid fuel to other carriers. The targets were acceleration of development of nuclear power, increase of coal and liquefied natural gas imports.
In the next section, visitors can see firsthand Japan’s ambitious projects in the field of green technologies. The authors didn’t limit themselves with a film; they also created a mobile application for better visual and tactile effects. The visitors can truly feel themselves in a technological future. The film talks about the country's plans such as launching an aircraft on biofuel. They claim that this will become a reality by 2020. Japanese scientists invented fuel from dried seaweed powder. According to its chemical properties, it is similar to kerosene. The plant which produces green fuel with a capacity of up to 5 barrels a day is built for convenience and located not far from Japan’s two largest airports.
- Our developments are primarily aimed at minimizing the consequences of harmful emissions into the atmosphere. We want to launch planes on biofuels, not because of financial considerations, but because we are worried about the future of our planet. We think that all countries should follow this example. Today, it is necessary to start reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
The third section of the Japanese pavilion is perhaps the most fascinating one. Guests can play interactive games here. Visitors can contribute to the development of green energy and try to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions. It is collected in special baskets and then sent to the plant where it generates energy. All the technological solutions in the pavilion are so easily accessible and creative that even children can understand and have an interest in them. The innovative development of the Japanese company, Toshiba is presented here, too. This is a special container where it is possible to store clean energy. As experts say, to get clean energy from alternative sources is only half of the matter since the most difficult in this process is to be able to preserve the energy.
- It is a generator of solar energy which means that the generator has solar panels. It also has battery panels which means that the energy is received from solar batteries where the energy accumulates. There is a system for electrolysis, too.
In addition to the new developments which are going to make a breakthrough in the development of renewable energy, the Japanese pavilion also includes the innovations that have already proven themselves around the world. These are energy-saving LED lamps. In the 1990s, Japanese scientists invented a blue LED which turned out to be cheap in production. For this discovery, the scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. The technology of home energy management system is also presented in the pavilion. In Japan, people equip their houses with solar batteries, mini power stations, high-tech refrigerators and air conditioners with built-in sensors. This kind of an ergonomic lifestyle is reflected everywhere. The state has even adopted a law on the rational use of energy. The Japanese model of energy consumption is primarily created for the population’s convenience. The country is ready to share its technologies as well as to promote joint projects with Kazakhstan. Undoubtedly, the exhibition will give a new impetus to the development of multilateral partnerships in the field of green technologies.

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Japan is showcasing its best innovative developments at the EXPO 2017 . The country is one of the global leaders in use of alternative energy . A fascinating tour in the Japanese expo pavilion allows the visitors to understand why .
 Acquaintance with Japan begins right on the street where staff members welcome the visitors to the pavilion . The staff gives a brief presentation at the entrance . Japanese pavilion spokesperson , Kenichi Kojima speaks in Russian and English fluently . He has begun learning the Kazakh language as well .
 - In 2005 , my hometown Aichi hosted an exhibition . Then , I was very interested in the expo and I set out to work at a large - scale event in the future . When I was studying at the university , I learned that your country will host an exhibition and its main topic will be the development of green technologies . So I immediately decided to come to Kazakhstan . It is a great honor for me to work here and to take part in such an event which is useful for the future of the planet .
 The Japanese pavilion is divided into three sections and every section has its own concept . Japanese philosophical approach to high technologies is reflected here where the visitors are first introduced to the history of alternative energy . Japan ’s transition to green energy is not a trend of fashion and a desire to be on the top of rankings , but it is a necessity since there are practically no minerals in the country ’s territory . This is why Japan with minimal natural resources has developed its own environmentally friendly way of generating electricity .
 - The 1973 oil crisis forced us to introduce a new strategy to change from energy - intensive to high - tech economy in Japan . We decided to replace the mineral resources with intellectual ones . This primarily concerned the transfer of electricity and industrial production from liquid fuel to other carriers . The targets were acceleration of development of nuclear power , increase of coal and liquefied natural gas imports .
 In the next section , visitors can see firsthand Japan ’s ambitious projects in the field of green technologies . The authors did n’t limit themselves with a film ; they also created a mobile application for better visual and tactile effects . The visitors can truly feel themselves in a technological future . The film talks about the country 's plans such as launching an aircraft on biofuel . They claim that this will become a reality by 2020 . Japanese scientists invented fuel from dried seaweed powder . According to its chemical properties , it is similar to kerosene . The plant which produces green fuel with a capacity of up to 5 barrels a day is built for convenience and located not far from Japan ’s two largest airports .
 - Our developments are primarily aimed at minimizing the consequences of harmful emissions into the atmosphere . We want to launch planes on biofuels , not because of financial considerations , but because we are worried about the future of our planet . We think that all countries should follow this example . Today , it is necessary to start reducing carbon dioxide emissions .
 The third section of the Japanese pavilion is perhaps the most fascinating one . Guests can play interactive games here . Visitors can contribute to the development of green energy and try to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions . It is collected in special baskets and then sent to the plant where it generates energy . All the technological solutions in the pavilion are so easily accessible and creative that even children can understand and have an interest in them . The innovative development of the Japanese company , Toshiba is presented here , too . This is a special container where it is possible to store clean energy . As experts say , to get clean energy from alternative sources is only half of the matter since the most difficult in this process is to be able to preserve the energy .
 - It is a generator of solar energy which means that the generator has solar panels . It also has battery panels which means that the energy is received from solar batteries where the energy accumulates . There is a system for electrolysis , too .
 In addition to the new developments which are going to make a breakthrough in the development of renewable energy , the Japanese pavilion also includes the innovations that have already proven themselves around the world . These are energy - saving LED lamps . In the 1990s , Japanese scientists invented a blue LED which turned out to be cheap in production . For this discovery , the scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics . The technology of home energy management system is also presented in the pavilion . In Japan , people equip their houses with solar batteries , mini power stations , high - tech refrigerators and air conditioners with built - in sensors . This kind of an ergonomic lifestyle is reflected everywhere . The state has even adopted a law on the rational use of energy . The Japanese model of energy consumption is primarily created for the population ’s convenience . The country is ready to share its technologies as well as to promote joint projects with Kazakhstan . Undoubtedly , the exhibition will give a new impetus to the development of multilateral partnerships in the field of green technologies .


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Fratantoni Interior Designers is designing and building a custom home in Silverleaf Arizona. This 6,600+ square foot estate will adorn a floating staircase, negative edge pool, and a 400 gallon aquarium, just name a few of the amazing features. This transitional home will be filled with unique materials that will showcase all ranges of marble from calcutta to Diana Royal.
But today, let’s just focus on these gorgeous showers situated throughout the home. The beautiful creams and whites that are blended together, create a soft attention that is impossible to ignore!
When designing a shower it is important to remember to slightly slope the floor inward towards the drain. Make sure to use waterproof materials as well. These showers are truly one of a kind! To get started on your custom home you can contact us here.

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Fratantoni Interior Designers is designing and building a custom home in Silverleaf Arizona . This 6,600 + square foot estate will adorn a floating staircase , negative edge pool , and a 400 gallon aquarium , just name a few of the amazing features . This transitional home will be filled with unique materials that will showcase all ranges of marble from calcutta to Diana Royal .
 But today , let ’s just focus on these gorgeous showers situated throughout the home . The beautiful creams and whites that are blended together , create a soft attention that is impossible to ignore !
 When designing a shower it is important to remember to slightly slope the floor inward towards the drain . Make sure to use waterproof materials as well . These showers are truly one of a kind ! To get started on your custom home you can contact us here .


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The 2016 Kairos Palestine resource for Christmas has a special focus on Children. Reflections, scripture passages and more for every Sunday in Advent, written for us by Palestinians in the Holy Land.
A set of essays by Palestinian women communicating the heart of the Christmas message in the midst of occupation, interspersed with passages from the Kairos Palestine document, scripture lessons, and powerful photos.
Lectionary-based reflections from past and present missionaries in Palestine and Israel.
Shared by the Methodist Liaison Office in Jerusalem.
For each Sunday of Advent: reflections, scripture passages, excerpts from the Kairos Palestine document, all related to life in Palestine today, from a diverse range of Palestinian authors.
A worship supplement for use with the Kairos Palestine Christmas Resource for 2014, developed by Kairos USA.

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The 2016 Kairos Palestine resource for Christmas has a special focus on Children . Reflections , scripture passages and more for every Sunday in Advent , written for us by Palestinians in the Holy Land .
 A set of essays by Palestinian women communicating the heart of the Christmas message in the midst of occupation , interspersed with passages from the Kairos Palestine document , scripture lessons , and powerful photos .
 Lectionary - based reflections from past and present missionaries in Palestine and Israel .
 Shared by the Methodist Liaison Office in Jerusalem .
 For each Sunday of Advent : reflections , scripture passages , excerpts from the Kairos Palestine document , all related to life in Palestine today , from a diverse range of Palestinian authors .
 A worship supplement for use with the Kairos Palestine Christmas Resource for 2014 , developed by Kairos USA .