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UPDATE, 2:55 p.m.: In the wake of the bullpen throwing 15 innings over the past two nights, manager Bruce Bochy just ran down the list of relievers he will not use tonight:
"Kontos is off, Affeldt is off, Timmy's off. . . ."
Kidding aside, Bochy said Ryan Vogelsong will do as Tim Lincecum did Tuesday and skip his normal between-starts throwing in case he is needed. Bochy thinks he can get by with Madison Bumgarner starting and five relievers plus Vogelsong available.
By the way, had Tyler Colvin pitched Tuesday night, Vogelsong would have replaced him in the outfield, alternating between right field to left depending on who the hitter was.
If the Giants need a pitcher for Thursday's day game, they might dip into the minors. Bochy said that could be a pitcher from Double-A Richmond, which is a lot closer than Albuquerque, where Fresno is playing. The only Richmond pitcher on the 40-man roster is Hunter Strickland, who has a 2.55 ERA in 26 games in his return from Tommy John surgery.
Meanwhile, some disconcerting news on Brandon Belt.
He arrived at the park this afternoon and felt so bad he went back to the hotel, his concussion symptoms worse. It's clear that he is going to be on the disabled list longer than seven days and likely will get further tests when the team returns to San Francisco after Thursday's game.
"It's a unique way this came on, a little bit later (after he got hit by the ball)," Bochy said. "Now it's hanging on. We do have some concern there."
Joe Panik said his sprained right ankle did not seem bad, as it did not swell overnight, and he is optimistic he can play soon.
Panik hurt himself running out a groundball in the first inning. He thinks as he leaped for the bag he landed on pitcher Roberto Hernandez's foot then the side of the bag. He lasted into the second inning in a game that went 14 and attended by his parents and friends from New Jersey.
His folks saw him play in Arizona when he made his big-league debut, but the friends were seeing him for the first time. They got two innings of Panik but stayed for all 14.
"I bought them a couple of cheesesteaks," Panik said. "I had to treat them to dinner."
You meant breakfast, right, kid?
ORIGINAL POST: Thunderstorms in the forecast all night for Philly. Woohoo!
Anyhow, manager Bruce Bochy is getting some fresh legs into the lineup tonight behind Madison Bumgarner. Hector Sanchez and Gregor Blanco get the night off. Adam Duvall and Tyler Colvin are in. Colvin is in center field. He's not pitching.
After last night's eleventy-hour, 240-minute game, Bochy said he thought he could get by with the bullpen he has for tonight's game. We had thought the Giants might summon someone from Fresno, but it's the same group in the 'pen. I'm guessing George Kontos is off.
Bochy also said Joe Panik's sprained ankle might cost him a few days, but Panik did not seem like a disabled list candidate at the moment.
The Giants are limping and wheezing, but they've limped and wheezed to four wins and five games on this trip, securing a winning record with two games to go.
The Giants blew a great opportunity when they lost game after game during a home-heavy stretch in June and early July. But remember. The road did not vex them as they were building their 42-21 record. They went 20-12 on the road during that span.
The lineup against A.J. Burnett
- Pence RF
- Adrianza 2B
- Posey C
- Sandoval 3B
- Morse LF
- Duvall 1B
- Colvin CF
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No brainer: You've been cast as Lisbeth Salander, the savant punk problem-child and hacking whiz of Swedish novelist Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy, so of course you start pouring over the books. Not just The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, but The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, too. And Rooney Mara, the actress who brings Lisbeth uncannily to life in the just-released David Fincher-directed thriller, also studied volumes about the victims of sexual abuse. Salander, who allies with a Stockholm journo (Daniel Craig) to solve a decades-old mystery, was herself damaged by sexual abuse – both in her childhood, and in a brutal encounter with a court-appointed guardian that is central to the Dragon Tattoo storyline.
But here's another source Mara says she dove into, to help her understand the complicated character she played: books from the Enneagram Institute, home to an elaborate system of personality profiling by numbers.
"David's really, really into it," Mara reports, on the phone recently, "and he got me really into it, so I read a lot about the Enneagram…. It's this personality typing where there are these nine different types -- nine different categories that people can fall into. So I had him tell me what number every character was [in the film], and I did a lot of reading on that. I sort of became obsessed with it."
Mara reports that Lisbeth Salander is a 5, not surprisingly dubbed "The Investigator." Here's a Type 5 description, from the Enneagram website: Fives are alert, insightful, and curious. They are able to concentrate and focus on developing complex ideas and skills. Independent, innovative, and inventive, they can also become preoccupied with their thoughts and imaginary constructs. They become detached, yet high-strung and intense. They typically have problems with eccentricity, nihilism, and isolation. At their Best: visionary pioneers, often ahead of their time, and able to see the world in an entirely new way.
And what about Mara herself?
"I have a number," she says, laughing. "But I don't want to give it away."

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Unless you've gone to great lengths to mount & secure rigid aluminum frame solar panels they will likely need to come off and get stowed below in rough weather while at sea.
One huge benefit of the Solbian panel, over a rigid panel, is that it stows neatly underneath a berth mattress. It stows so flat you won't even know it is under there and does not impact sleeping on it.
With a rigid aluminum frame panel the last thing you want are the sharp edges gouging up your woodwork or a 40 pound panel flying around the cabin in rough seas. This is not an issue with a lightweight Solbian panel.
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2007 Compensation for Ms. Solberg. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, Ms. Solberg received a base salary of $119,250 compared with a base salary of $116,000 during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. Accrued for Ms. Solberg for variable performance-based compensation was a $59,950 expense under the Corporations Short-Term Incentive Plan and a $25,840 expense under the Corporations Long-Term Incentive Plan during fiscal 2007. Thus, the variable performance-based portion was approximately 35% of Ms. Solbergs total compensation of $242,531 in fiscal 2007.


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Worldwide Recall for Medical Device Linked to the Spread of Uterine Cancer
Every year more than 50,000 women undergo hysterectomies to remove their uteri. The procedure is most commonly done due to cancer risks, sometimes as a preventative measure. However, they are also performed for severe issues with bleeding and debilitating pain for conditions like endometriosis or noncancerous growths called uterine fibroids. Hysterectomies for non-cancer reasons are done usually only after all other options have been exhausted.
Advances in medicine have allowed the procedure to be done in less invasive ways. Power morcellators have been used for about a decade to do this. The device cuts uterine tissue into small pieces, allowing them to be removed through a small incision. Morcellators are also used to remove uterine fibroids, a procedure that can also require extensive surgery.
Now the devices are being linked to the spread of uterine cancer.
An FDA panel reviewed the use of the device to treat uterine fibroids. They heard testimony from doctors, patients and families of women who had undergone procedures using the morcellator. A number of women had died of a uterine cancer. At the time of the hearing, there had been no indication how, or if, the device was linked. However, the anecdotal evidence was overwhelming. Many doctors were beginning to wonder if the device was worth the risk.
A study released last month suggests it is not.
The report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that women who underwent the minimally invasive procedure had high rates of uterine cancer. The risk of cancer increased depending on the age, with women over 50 being at a higher risk. Cancer is only detectable after surgery – meaning the doctors did not know the women had cancer prior to the procedure.
The study revealed that doctors have been drastically underestimating the number of women with aggressive and hard to detect cancers.
Fibroids are most often benign tumors. Most women have them at some point in their life, and they often disappear on their own. For many, however, the growths can be severe, causing severe pain, excessive bleeding and even affect fertility. Many undergo surgical removal of the tumors which can grow extremely large. It is only after removal that they can be tested for cancer, which is rarely discovered. There is no preoperative test to discover uterine cancer, which was not of great concern because of the belief that the risk of cancer was rare.
The researchers suggested that when the morcellator cuts the uterine tissue and fibroids, it spreads pre-cancerous and cancer cells that were previously undetected.
In April, the FDA had recommended that doctors stop using the procedure until further review could be done. At the time, the maker of the device, Johnson and Johnson, halted sales for use in treatment of uterine fibroids. This week, Johnson and Johnson went further and issued a worldwide product recall, and has asked doctors to stop using the device.
While the study does not conclusively link morcellation to the spread of uterine cancer, the Johnson and Johnson unit responsible for the power morcellator has decided to be proactive. They issued a statement saying, "Due to this continued uncertainty, Ethicon believes that a market withdrawal of Ethicon morcellation devices is the appropriate course of action at this time until further medical guidelines are established and/or new technologies are developed to mitigate the risk."
They are also asking that all the devices currently on the market be returned immediately.


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Today we have a Mexican TV spot from the fall of 2004 in which classic versions of Batgirl, Catwoman, and Wonder Woman (all played by Argentinian models) get dressed in preparation for crime-fighting. The spot was advertising the El Palacio de Hierro chain of clothing stores.
The tagline at the end translates to "Women have always known that a change of clothes makes us powerful," and presumably indicates that they're running their annual Fall clearance sale on this year's line of capes and domino masks. [ComicsAlliance]
Superwomen be shoppin'.
Seriously though, seeing Pamela David as Wonder Woman makes me wish Hollywood could get their sh-t together enough to develop a good Wonder Woman adaptation.
Wait, did Selina Kyle just toss that cat out a window? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.


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Ibiza, Spain
¨Space Ibiza Reviews
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Space - I love you but dont bring me down. Nov 07, 2015
I only put it as expensive because of the beer prices.
This is probably one of the most complete and well managed clubs I have ever been to.
Its tolerance when it comes to drugs is scarily zero, the doorman although polite are very strong and do enforce its rules with force. That is a side note and point of view.
I do however like the fact that this venue bring in the most upfront, famous and prolific techno, tech-house and trance acts around. Simple as that.
While the club is really big and has a terrace and about 3 or 4 different rooms, it is really its cutting edge music policy that makes it stand out. Its main room (discoteca) is probably on of the best venues in the world- with no doubt in my mind.
While there are similar type of speaker sets in the world alike to this place, the structure of its main room is second to none. Making sets to artist like richie hawtin, yousef, carl cox, nina kraviz, gaiser, carl craig, underworld that much more enjoyable. While the main discoteca's main focus in on its music dynamic , the other rooms enjoy a certain magic as well.
There is nothing better than having enough space to dance and this club has plenty of it. The nights are usually well supported and attended are , Enter, Carl Cox revolution, Elrow among others. Each night has its own sort of specialty, while some are more focused on underground music some others are more focused on its themes of the night, shows like: Kompakt (label night), chinese new years = ), or just plain random and fun nights.
All of this adds to the specialty of this club and its loyal following. Bearing in mind that there are few problems every now and then, it is incredibly spectacular and an awe how well managed this club is in terms of its security. They do try to take care of its clientele by providing clean washrooms and for the most part a very safe place to dance and have fun.
Space as a club is the linear expression of techno cutting edge music that is so overpowering that leaves you a lasting impression for months. A show of gymnast and talented people that actually try to add to the atmosphere of a show and making a relevant positive impression. Djs that actually prepare special sets for a night and leave a huge emotional watermark within us. A sound system that makes you scream, throw your arms around so much that you do not know what else to do as it is so overpowering and you have so much "space" that it allows for bigger and better tracks to follow the previous ones. Long lasting sets that are relevant for months in youtube and soundcloud, historic nights and special evenings that will never come back. Only to be lived right there and then.
I had a blast! - I just want to personally say thank you to the doormen that I even got to know for being so professional and easy going with me. Personally, I give you all a huge round of applause of being such an amazing and constantly well awarded club.
Sincerely a clubber at heart, a music and a lover.
nights that I personally recommend:
We love (defunct)
Enter - brilliant music
Elrow - amazing amazing show
kehakuma - amazingt undergound music
vagabundos - great littel party.
= ) enjoy and be safe!!
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I went to Space 3 times during I was staying in Ibiza, and I had fun every time. There are so many clubs in Ibiza and you will probably find best club. I recommend everyone to be Space because there are many different floors, and I am sure you would find your taste of music if you like techno/house music.it is worth to be at Space at least one day.The entrance fee is expensive but it depends on date and line up so you can low entrance fee as well.
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If you're like me, you're a world-class procrastinator. That's why I don't feel bad about this 11th hour posting on how to throw an epic holiday apres ski party. I wrote this piece for the new winter issue of Edible Aspen because I'm the laziest cook on earth, which is one reason post-snow shindigs are the best- everyone is exhausted and presumably happy, thus expectations are minimal.
Despite being a slackass, I know how to rock an amazing cheese plate, and I love to entertain. My preference these days is to pair cheese with spirits. It's easier than wine pairing, which can be tricky due to the tannins and oak. True, many brown spirits are aged in oak, but they generally lack the acidity that makes cheese pairing a bit dicey. I love few things more than an aged cheese matched with a great bourbon.
For Edible Aspen, I decided to focus on pairing cheese plates with alcoholic punches (the latter not to be confused with what happens when you're a bit belligerent after one too many). Punch as a generic beverage was created by British sailors in the 17th century, by way of India and the Caribbean. Because their beer rations would grow flat and sour from the heat, they added local spirits and fruit to the swill. The resulting concoctions were exceedingly popular in Victorian-era England (Christmas trivia: Charles Dickens was a fan).
By using a pre-batched punch (or any cocktail) recipe, you can prep a day ahead. Follow my tips, and you can have a killer cheese plate ready before the snow melts off your skis. Since we have some skilled mixologists here in the Aspen area, I asked three of my favorites- Anthony Bohlinger of Chefs Club at the St. Regis Aspen, Jimmy Yeager of Jimmy's, and Joshua Peter Smith of Justice Snow's– to create recipes to go with my savory and sweet cheese boards.
The results: some pretty kickass cocktails that take the pain out of throwing a holiday party. Unless, of course, you have a sock drawer to organize. I completely understand.


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Entry in the crowded market as a new company is daunting for all startups. But have you ever wondered why only a few startups make it to the big league and others don't? It's because only a few startups are able to build a solid brand for their business. In fact, Branding is just as important for small businesses as it is for big names.
The basic purpose behind branding of a business is to establish a unique and significant presence in the ever-competitive market. So, whether you are a young startup or a small businessman, branding is integral if you're looking for a strong start. But building a brand and creating a buzz around that brand is no mean feat! It takes an awful lot to build a solid brand for your business; a lot of time, money and resources. Here, we're sharing a 9 fold strategy to help you perfectly brand your startup.
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- What's your company all about?
When you're actually all set to deliver your public presence, attract users, and take your business off the ground, you must remain prepared to tell people 'what's your company all about'. While this is extremely important to bring you closer to your target audience, it gives you an easy opportunity to highlight your USPs! And how do you go about telling what's your company all about? Well, simply follow these three steps:
- Share your business story
Talk about your business story. Entrepreneur.com reveals that if done right, sharing your business story can get you a far-reaching impact, and offer excellent brand building benefits to your startup. But remember, you've got to be unique to be seen and heard.
- Donate products or services
JustJasonJames.com reveals in one of its articles that it is very important for startups to donate products or services to local charities and non-profit organizations in order to build their reputation in a positive way. Share the information with your audience online. Plan to donate gift certificates. This will help you generate word of mouth publicity and bring in new customers directly to your business.
- Tell About Your USPs
In this world of cut throat competition, the only way to survive is to set yourself distinctly apart from your competitors. So, be niche in what you do, if you want to take your startup to the next level.
- What about that first impression?
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For startups, it all starts with that first impression and there's only one chance for a first impression. The image you put forth at first glance is one of the most important, and one case wherein you'll never have the opportunity for a "do-over." Of course, no one would like to be perceived incorrectly but are you adopting proper strategies to ensure that everything falls in the right place? Here are some key points to look at:
- Source great graphic designs
The graphical elements of your business often precede actual introductions, whether your business is online or offline. Your website, logo and banners are the first things that show up on a Google web search for your company name. Actually, your graphical elements are the reflection of what your company is all about, and that means they need to be great. But what do you do when you haven't got oodles of money? With several online crowdsourcing platforms, you won't have to worry. By holding a graphic design contest at Designhill, for instance, you can source in affordable, creative and durable graphic designs that can take your business off the ground from get-go.
- Online Reputation
Remember, reputation for your startup is not an already established and it is just beginning to make its mark. A bad reputation at this point can prove to be fatal to your business. Therefore, it makes sense to maintain a good reputation right from the get-go. Pay emphasis on what search engine results of popular sites like Google, Bing and Yahoo say about you. If you've a good reputation online, rest assured that you can easily spearhead the market.
- What do you want your startup to achieve?
The entire purpose of identifying your business objectives is to identify how you can use available time, resources and budget efficiently to fulfill your business objectives. Here's a checklist of what you must carefully consider before penning down your objectives.
- Identify your market
First, you need to clearly identify your target market to understand the kind of competition you're about to face and decide how you plan to fit in the market in the long term. In addition, identifying and analyzing the target market also helps you determine who your major competitors are and how have they been able to pull off in the market.
- Identify your audience
Secondly, you need to identify the right target audience for your brand. This will help you understand how you can go about pitching your products and services in an interesting manner.
- Identify what should be your style
Remember, clear and consistent communication is the key to successful customer engagement. So be as clear and consistent as you can be in all your business communications. In addition, your communication style must be distinct and uniform throughout. And this should aptly reflect in your emails, messages, blogs and even Press Releases.
- Utilize your emotional appeal
The most important aspect of branding is cultivating a strong emotional connection with your audience. As a startup, you can cultivate your brand by combining your emotions with different business aspects in a way that clearly spell your brand's value. Here, there are three important things to remember:
- Images
With so many brands out there, you've got to battle it out for attention. The rule of this game is simple: you've got to get—and hold—the attention of your target audience. You need images to evoke the kind of emotion you want your audience to feel.
- Storytelling
An engaging story about your business can create that desired emotion and can help you hold the attention of your target audience. And hold it long enough until they've paid for your product or service.
- Graphics
Graphics are capable of a lot of things, from invoking emotions when applied just the right way to ruining the company image completely when utilized incorrectly. You need to make sure that your business graphics evoke emotions and are utility-driven at the same time.
- Foster Your startup's eco-system
Startupcommons.org reveals that a startup ecosystem is created by startups in their various stages. There are various components of startup ecosystem and some of the most important one's include:
- Team members
Techrepublic.com reveals that the team behind your idea is the most important piece of the startup puzzle. Therefore, it makes sense to hire the right people in your team.
- Investors
If you wish to take your startup to the next level, you need to impress investors and foster a relation with them.
- Customer
Remember, your startup is centered on customers. Therefore, it is important to be completely honest with your customers. Do not raise expectations and end up braking promises, create trust with honest branding.
- Expand Your Network
Networking is one of the most essential aspects of a successful startup. Networking is essential for a startup in umpteen ways. Not only will you get inspired and motivated when interacting with other business leaders, but also can ensure your chances of impressing potential investors or business partners. Therefore, it makes sense to approach networking as any other part of your business. There are plenty of ways for you to expand the horizon of your business network.
- Business networking events
Such events bring together extraordinary groups of highly-skilled and talented entrepreneurs. So, join one such event and talk to other attendees.
- Communities
Actively participate in groups and forums of your field of business. Start a discussion or join a conversation thread. But it's vital to keep your messaging and approach appropriate while you find new connections.
- In-person meeting
Nothing can replace the personal feel of direct interaction. So, do well to meet business leaders of your area and seek their opinion about your products or services. In addition, quiz them about their experiences and strategies.
- Focus on Creating Original And Creative Content
Content is the king and content marketing the queen, so there is a natural connection between the two. And branding a startup is all about marketing, good and fresh content. Quite expectedly, high-quality, unique and relevant content is what you should always aim at.
- Blogs
Great blogs are always appreciated by readers. In fact, Trepscore reveals that blog posts yield the power to drive people to a website. In addition, interesting blog posts help boost your search ranking and brand positioning.
- Social Media
Social media is one of the most important branding tools for startups, today. Social media can take elements of your startup brand and showcase those elements to the world in a way that's even more awesome. And because it's so awesome, your target audience will have absolutely no choice but to bow in awe of your brand's greatness and might.
- Video Marketing
Cisco's recent forecast suggests that the number of online video consumers will double to 1.5 billion by 2015, with total online video consumption predicted to quadruple. Today, startups can't neglect the power of video marketing. Videos allow you to create and share remarkable content with your audience in an interesting manner.


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Quincy council OKs $25 million capital plan, with a word of warning on debt
The $25.4 million Capital Improvement Plan was passed in the City Council on Monday night after weeks of the Finance Committee's vetting every flood mitigation project, school fix, and seawall repair.
According to Councilor John Keenan, who recapped the weeks of effort to the council, the biggest concern related to the repairs concerned the incoming debt.
According to the city budget, the cost of debt financing is expected to increase markedly by 2013, to more than $12 million, and decrease from there.
Even so, between the Central Middle School project, and financing for the capital improvements, the city's debt would need stringent management and careful planning.
"We were anticipating that spike, but our hope was to increase our stabilization account to anticipate that spike…it hasn't gotten to that level we wish it would to absorb the number in 2013, yet nonetheless it is a number we can accommodate with some prudent planning," Keenan said.
Money from the sewer rehabilitation fund and the hotel/motel room tax will go to offset some of the debt.
Though costly, the capital improvements are a necessary evil for the city, councilors stressed, and were problems that, if not soon repaired, would only get progressively worse.
"These are all issues that demand immediate attention," Council President Kevin Coughlin said. "It's a balancing act of doing this work…and assessing our affordability. Especially in terms of everything else we're doing in the city."
Projects include repairs to many school building roofs, infrastructure repairs to some city buildings, equipment purchases, seawall fixes, inspection and cleaning of Furnace Brook, and numerous flood-mitigation projects.
Although the project passed unanimously in the council, Councilor Joseph Finn expressed concerns that the city was "pulling out its credit card" in such a difficult economic climate.
As such, "vigilance is going to be needed more than ever in relation to the city budget," Finn said.
His concerns were only highlighted by the previous presentation by the state delegation, which expressed the House's struggles with preparing the fiscal 2012 budget.
According to Councilor Keenan, who spoke on behalf of the State Senate, the state is not out of the woods yet in regards to the economy.
Despite concerns, Finn too said the capital fixes were almost non-negotiable at this point. "This is something that, if left untouched, will mean a greater cost in the future," he said.
The capital plan will go through a bidding process and subsequent design phase. Chief of Staff James Fatseas was unsure when work would begin, but said the city was "anxious to begin these projects…these are long-needed repairs and maintenance."


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Coyotes Assign Klinkhammer to AHLby Staff Writer / Arizona Coyotes
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced today that the Coyotes have assigned forward Rob Klinkhammer to the Portland Pirates, the Coyotes American Hockey League affiliate (AHL).
The 6-foot-3, 214-pound Klinkhammer has appeared in 52 games with the Pirates this season collecting a team-leading 14-30-44 and 36 PIM. At the time of his recall, he was tied for eighth in the AHL in points while leading Portland in assists and ranking third on the team in goals.
The 26-year-old native of Lethbridge, Alberta signed with the Coyotes as a free agent on July 13, 2012.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387840263210771184.post6082907460833677427..comments2018-02-27T03:29:36.946-08:00Comments on The Moveable Alphabet: "All I heard were the deer and the deer told me they were watching over me." Susan Slocum Dyerhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387840263210771184.post-37052450951789868152014-08-12T15:30:55.497-07:002014-08-12T15:30:55.497-07:00As I was reading this blog I remembered a dream fr...As I was reading this blog I remembered a dream from last night that I thought I had last when I woke. I was visited by an 4 foot tall eagle who met me at the door to my grandmother's house. He came into the house and hid. I noticed then that the skies were dark and a tornado had just dissipated. I realized he was taking haven from the chaos.

Good stories help us remember our own history too! Thank you for sharing. Rachelhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387840263210771184.post-82105375105951309532014-06-15T15:09:07.238-07:002014-06-15T15:09:07.238-07:00Hello Susan, I'm a retired public school Monte...Hello Susan,
I'm a retired public school Montessorian, just recently retired, thinking I'd help my mom with Alzheimer's a few days a week and give my sister (her primary caregiver) a break. I'd planned to use some practical life activities and some sensorial work with mom, and see how she responded. She surprised us by taking a turn for the worse, the later stages progressing much more quickly than we imagined, though in almost textbook sequence. Mom passed away with my sister and I by her side. Now having retired to care for her, I am faced with what to do now. Your blog has given me some ideas for volunteerism. Thanks for sharing your observations. I especially like the coffee grinding idea, and think mom would have enjoyed it, plus the carpet sweeping. This blog is delightful to read, and an inspiration, as I consider the care of the elderly as part of possible plans for the future.
Marie from Houstonmama miahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387840263210771184.post-62891683562169714292013-02-01T16:45:51.211-08:002013-02-01T16:45:51.211-08:00Thank you Jessica for your on-going support and en...Thank you Jessica for your on-going support and encouragement! Susan Dyer
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Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with center Brandon Sutter on a three-year contract. The deal will pay Sutter $1.5 million in 2011-12, $2 million in 2012-13 and $2.7 million in 2013-14.
"Brandon is one of the cornerstones of our franchise moving forward," Rutherford said. "He is an extremely intelligent player who can perform in all situations, and has already grown into a leadership position for the Hurricanes at a very young age."
Sutter, 22, established career highs in games played (82), penalty minutes (25) and plus/minus rating (+13) in 2011-12, his third NHL season with the Hurricanes. Born in Huntington, NY, but raised in Red Deer, Alb., he totaled 14 goals and 15 assists (29 points) and led all Carolina forwards in shorthanded ice time (2:21 per game). Sutter (6'3", 183 lbs.) also led all Carolina forwards and ranked tied for seventh among NHL forwards in blocked shots (73), and was first on the team in plus/minus (+13). He skated in his 200th NHL game on April 2 against the New York Islanders, and the Hurricanes were 11-0-1 when he scored a goal during the 2010-11 season.


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FRANKFORT – Kentuckians "fall back" this weekend to standard time, and the Division of Fire Prevention says it's the perfect event to also change the batteries in smoke detectors to ensure they are working.
It takes just about an hour out of 8,760 hours-a whole year, but the benefits can lengthen your future immeasurably.
FRANKFORT - The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is continuing to encourage women to get screened for breast cancer.
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky State Police will initiate a six month fall, holiday and new year enforcement campaign called Operation R.A.I.D (Remove Aggressive, Impaired and Distracted Drivers from Kentucky's Roadways).
NICHOLS - Nichols Elementary will be closed on Friday, Nov. 2, due to the uncertain situation involving a nearby train derailment earlier this week.
Bullitt County Public School made the decision Thursday afternoon on the advisement of Bullitt County Emergency Management.
Nichols was also closed on Thursday due to the ongoing emergency situation. Students were allowed to spend the day at Bullitt Lick Middle School, along with the Nichols teachers and staff.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - There wasn't a quiz but there were plenty of questions asked and answered on this particular evening.
SHEPHERDSVILLE - Elaine Walker was raised by a fighter.
MOUNT WASHINGTON — Rick Clements has been part of the train the past six months but he's concerned about the track it is taking.
MOUNT WASHINGTON - Robert Hunt is a fiscal conservative.
FOX CHASE - In a year in which council meetings have been a bit heated, it should have come at no surprise that a crowded field of candidates would file for the six seats to be determined on Nov. 6.
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The Knicks are hopeful Eddy Curry's season isn't finished, but will not know until later in the week.
An MRI examination performed yesterday on Curry's right knee revealed a small vertical cartilage tear that will keep him out of tonight's game at Dallas. Curry is expected to rest and receive treatment over the next few days and then be re-evaluated, at which time a decision on surgery will be made. If surgery is needed, Curry won't play again this season.
A team spokesman said because the tear is vertical, it's possible Curry could resume playing without incurring further structural damage to the knee. But it remains to be seen if the swelling will subside enough to allow Curry back on the court.
Curry sustained the injury during the Knicks' loss to Detroit on Friday and did not play a day later, in the team's overtime defeat to Portland.
In 59 games this season Curry is averaging 13.2 points and 4.7 rebounds.


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Sydney-based new afro-funk formation THE LIBERATORS can certainly be said to be off to a smoldering start; with their debut gig taking place at Russ Dewbury's famous A Night At The Jazz Rooms, the liner notes of their debut album being written by Antibalas frontman Amayo (Daptone Records / Ropeadope / Afrosound Records), and the patronage of DJs such as Gilles Peterson (BBC 1), this group can count on some serious support! Not only does this 10 piece outfit include members of Dojo Cuts among its division, but for their first full-length they also call on the vocal talents of guests such as Jojo Kuo (Fela Kuti / Daktaris / Antibalas), Roxie Ray (Dojo Cuts / Underbelly) and Ghanaian-born Afro Moses. The result is an incredible set of new afrobeat tunes and funky jazz-dance grooves proving the masterful musicianship of this band.
The self-titled debut effort by The Liberators is a solid example of the type of new afro-inspired funk that is rivaling the greatness of classics from 70s Africa. With a fierce array of super heavy guitars, percussion, and horns – all put together with a range of sounds that really portray the full spectrum of their style – The Liberators serve up some sizzling treats! From opening stormer "Multiculture", to the kicking rhythm of "Rags To Riches", the uplifting "Liberation" or the jazzy inflections of "Denga" featuring legendary drummer JoJo Kuo on vocals, this album is a tightly delivered assortment of funky afrobeat tunes with a jazz-dance flavor. Turn on your air-conditioning people, the heat is on!
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"Twelve Angry Men" is probably not on the top-ten list of plays performed at all-girls schools. "That's one of the reasons I chose this play," said Lauralton Hall student director Cameron Gerrity. "I wanted to show that women could play those parts — that the themes in the play were universal."
Originally the students were going to name their adaptation of the play "Twelve Angry Women," but they decided on "Twelve Angry Jurors" instead.
"I was drawn to the play after watching the movie with Henry Fonda," continued Cameron. "I thought producing Twelve Angry Men at an all-girls school would be eye catching and people would be curious as to how we would pull this off. The production is also unique because there are no leading roles and all the actors are on stage all the time. It's a character driven play with each character contributing to the story line and revealing a different aspect of human nature."
Lauralton Hall faculty member Liz Burns is on-site for all rehearsals, but it is an entirely student run production.
"Students are responsible for set design, lighting and props as well as directing," Burns said. "This is a really intense show, and all the actors are doing a great job conveying their individual characters."
Student Nadia Makhraz said, "I honestly think it's awesome to have a student director. Cameron does a great job of telling us who our character is, but she also encourages us to bring our own ideas to the role. It's truly a collaborative effort."
Based on the play "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose, "Twelve Angry Jurors" will be performed in the Lauralton Hall Claven Auditorium, 200 High Street, Milford on Friday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 10, at 2:30 p.m.


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This guide will prove useful to newcomers and veterans alike, as it covers everything from how to sign up for an event to getting a pro management contract with MLG or finding a company to sponsor you for a tournament. You can consider this to be your all-in-one source of vital MLG information, and be sure to check back periodically because we will be updating this with the latest information (This article can always be found by clicking on the "New Here?" button in the top-left section of the homepage).
Major League Gaming is the first and largest nationally-organized console-only video game league. That may sound complicated, but it's actually very simple. MLG tours to different cities each season and hosts tournaments for a roster of console games (which varies from season to season), awarding prize money to those who place highly — all the while seeking out the world's most talented gamers and signing them to pro-management contracts, thus making them the celebrities of pro gaming (more on this later in the article).
Our pro gaming league runs on "seasons" just like any pro sport, which each last roughly a year. MLG is currently about to kick off its 2006 Season with its Season Opener in New York City toward the end of March. At the start of each Season, every competitor has a clean slate and a fresh shot at making their mark on the pro gaming world. This means that right now is the perfect time to be walking in the door, because you haven't missed a minute of the action yet. Although MLG is a professional league, anyone is welcome and encouraged to compete at our open-registration events. These events can be thought of as a proving grounds, where the best players will earn invitations to play in our Playoff and Championship series, where the biggest prize money is paid out and players earn the right to be counted among the best of the best. Throughout 2006, MLG will be taking its tournaments on the road throughout the United States in search of the best console gamers, and all you have to do to get your shot is come out and show us what you got.
Signing Up For a Tournament
If you have aspirations of becoming a professional gamer, MLG is the definitive place to make it happen, and these tournaments are where you can prove that you have what it takes. So how do you get involved? Well, the first thing you will need to do is register for a tournament. Tournament registration must be done online through the MLG Store. You won't see any events to sign up for right now because we have not opened registration for the 2006 season yet — but when the season begins, this is where you will go.
The entire tour schedule (cities and dates) for the 2006 Season is listed on the bottom of the homepage, where they will be available to you all year. Clicking on any of those cities will take you to our Events Page, where all of the details for each tournament can be found. It is very important that you read all of the information on the Events Page pertaining to the tournament you plan to attend, because this is where you will find the exact dates/location, hotel accommodations, official rules/gametypes, schedules, prize money and a link to the MLG Store to register. Basically, this page contains everything you need to know about a given tournament.
After you've checked out our tour schedule, chosen the tournament you want to go to and read up on the details, it's time to register for the event. Here are the important things to know about signing up for a tournament:
* There is an admission fee to compete in an MLG tournament. The official game/price lineup for the 2006 Season is as follows:
Halo 2 4v4 Tournament: $40/person
Halo 2 Free-For-All: $10/person
Super Smash Bros. Melee Singles: $20/person
Super Smash Bros. Melee Doubles: $5/person
NOTE: For all team events, a captain must be chosen, and the captain must register/pay for their entire team at one time. This means when a captain registers their entire team for the Halo 2 4v4, they will be charged $160. It is the responsibility of the team members to work out the financial details amongst themselves.
*The League is broken down into three divisions: Pro, Semi-Pro, and Amateur.
Pro Players are the Top 16 ranked players in their respective event.
Semi-Pros are the 17th – 32nd ranked players in their respective events.
Amateurs are any player ranked below 32nd place in their respective event or are otherwise ineligible for pro status.
Check out our Player Ranking Page to see who is included in each division. This page will be updated immediately following each event.
- Pro/Semi Pros are not required to play in the FFA for Halo 2, but may do so if they desire.
- For Amateur teams, at least two of the four team members must play in the Halo 2 FFA.
- Anyone who does not wish to participate in the Halo 2 4v4 event may play in the FFA.
* You are responsible for all of your own travel to and from a tournament. This includes airfare, car rides, taxis, shuttles, trains, buses, or whatever else. Our Events Page will provide you with the exact location of the tournament, the nearest airport, and some good options for the best/fastest/cheapest way to reach the tournament, but we do not and cannot provide any transportation ourselves.
* MLG events will last between two and three days (depending on whether you are a pro/semi-pro or an amateur), so it will be necessary for you to find some form of lodging during the tournament if you do not live in or near that city. MLG offers a discounted room rate at a designated hotel for each event (often the hotel in which the event is held, for your convenience), and all of the information regarding that hotel can be found on the Events Page. The rates vary depending on the hotel and city, but on average the rooms go for about $100 – $130 per night. For that price you will normally get two double beds, and many people split the cost of the rooms with friends, teammates, or people they find through our MLG Forums to reduce their individual costs. You are not required to stay in the MLG hotel (or any hotel), but it is often the cheapest option, and will virtually always be the closest place to the venue.
* You absolutely must bring your own controller to the tournament. All other equipment (TVs, consoles, games, etc.) will be provided.
Illegal Controllers:
1. Any Mad Catz or Wireless Controller
2. Keyboard & Mouse
* Pay very careful attention to the tournament schedule listed on the Events Page. It will give you valuable information about when your event starts and ends. We are very strict with our schedules and do not hesitate to disqualify those who are late, as we cannot hold the entire tournament up for a few people. Please bear this in mind, as it would be a terrible shame for you to travel to an event only to be disqualified for tardiness. Do not be late!
What does it mean to be "signed" with MLG?
The very best players at their respective games will sometimes be signed to pro management contracts with MLG. This is an agreement that the player enters into with MLG that allows them to be represented by the company, who acts as an agent/manager to them. MLG will actively seek media exposure, sponsorships, endorsement deals, celebrity appearances and more for their signed players. We are already seeing many of MLG's signed players breaking into the mainstream media and garnering a lot of attention (Tsquared, Team 3D, Zyos and Lil Poison, to name a few), and as pro console gaming continues to grow, so will the level of their celebrity, which is all part of being a signed player with MLG.
Out of the thousands and thousands of members in our community, only a very select few are signed with MLG (roughly 30 as of right now). These players have shown themselves to have exceptional qualities — both in their play and in their character — that made them excellent additions to the MLG pro roster. So what exactly does it take to get signed with MLG? Well, being a top player at your game is a huge part of getting signed, but it's not the only part — we are also looking for those top players out there that have outstanding personalities. Do not expect to show up at a tournament, play really well, and then get signed immediately after. We carefully watch all of the players at our events, and the best way to get signed is to have repeat great performances, showing that you are both consistent and dedicated to your sport. If you do well enough at several events, MLG may approach you about becoming a signed player, which is the definitive sign that you are truly one of the elite players in pro gaming.
NOTE: Understand that MLG does not sponsor players to its events. MLG will seek out sponsors for its signed players, but does not directly sponsor any player.
Find out everything you need to know to get in on the pro gaming revolution
Player Sponsors
Some players are able to find a company to sponsor their trip to an MLG event, helping them to cover the cost of the tournament. Sponsorships come in many shapes and sizes, and can cover a variety of things; it all depends on the agreement that the player makes with their particular sponsor. Some sponsors will send their players to the tournaments with all-expenses paid (all travel costs, registration, food, etc.), and some will offer to help reduce the cost through a partial-sponsorship (perhaps just registration or hotel costs, for example).
The first thing you need to understand is that this is not free money. The company that sponsors you is essentially paying your expenses in exchange for advertising, which can be done in many ways. Typically, getting sponsored by a company will mean changing your team name to the name of the company. For example, if you are sponsored by TubbyChuck's Taco Stand (and you should be so lucky), your team will most likely be called "TubbyChuck's Taco Stand." You may also be asked to wear a T-shirt with the Taco Stand's logo on it, so that everyone who watches you play knows where you like to go when you get the munchies. Again, the extent to which you are representing the company at the event will vary greatly, and will often be tied to how much money you're getting from them. A quick but important tip: Be sure to get everything in writing and signed, to assure that both parties hold up their end of the deal. Also, MLG does not allow fliers or freebies to be handed out at its tournaments, and does not allow any outside merchandise to be sold, so make sure your sponsor understands that before they try to get you to do anything of that nature.
The idea of console gamers getting sponsored for tournaments is relatively new, but as the 2005 MLG Season progressed, we began to see sponsored teams/players at our events more and more frequently. There are probably more sponsors out there right now for console gamers than ever before, and it should only continue to get better from here on out. This does not, however, mean that it's easy to get one, but since this is obviously something that many players would love to have, we've compiled a bit of helpful information for you about how it all works.
Where to look for a sponsor:
* Many gamers look to local businesses in their area, such as LAN centers and game stores. However, do not limit your search field to just those types of businesses. Try to think of any company that would be interested in advertising to the type of demographic that loves videogames (teenagers and young adults). Consider this: Mountain Dew sponsors NASCAR drivers, but the company itself has nothing to do with cars or racing. They simply want to market to the people who watch NASCAR. Try to think of it in that way and you'll find that there are very few companies that don't want to market to our demographic.
* Many major sponsors from the PC pro gaming world are now branching out and sponsoring console gamers, as they are beginning to see how big pro console gaming has become. Do a little Internet research to find out about various companies that are sponsoring PC teams.
*Don't just look for a sponsor in your city; look for one in the city of the event. In most cases, they will not care that you don't live there. The fact is that a high percentage of the people at each of our events are from the surrounding area, so if you got a company in Atlanta to sponsor you for MLG Atlanta, they can be assured that a good bit of that audience will live in the vicinity of their business, which gives you one more way to entice them.
* Keep in mind that many companies don't know anything about pro gaming and tournaments, so often times a potential sponsor will be out there, just waiting to be told about the possibilities of advertising their products in front of hundreds of people in their key demographic. Your goal is to find those companies and tell them about what they're missing. Be creative! This is a very new occurrence in the pro console gaming world, and there are still many untapped possibilities out there.
When trying to convince a company to sponsor you:
* One of the biggest things is to help them understand what the event is all about, and most importantly, why it's a great opportunity for the company to get their name out. Tell them about the number of people and the demographic that will be there. Tell them about the major media coverage and potential television exposure.
* Show them that you are a good player with a lot of promise. Summarize for them your accomplishments in gaming and why you want so badly to get out to the event. Obviously, a company would want to sponsor a team that they thought had a good shot of placing highly, because having the company's sponsored team win the tournament means getting a lot more name exposure and media coverage. If you are going after a LAN center or game store, show up to their local tournaments and destroy the competition — this is the way in which many players first got their sponsorships.
* Be sure to appear and behave in a professional manner. If you're serious about going pro and getting a sponsorship, you've got to be able to show them that. Essentially, you are trying to convince someone to enter into a business relationship with you, so present yourself in a business-like fashion.
Once you find a sponsor:
* If your sponsor is covering your registration for MLG, make sure that they do so in plenty of time. MLG has registration deadlines for all of the events that we cannot break, so make sure that you and your sponsor are aware of those deadlines and get everything in order before they expire. Like everything else, registration deadlines can be found on the Events Page.
* Be careful about the agreements you enter into. For one thing, you want to protect yourself from getting scammed, but you should also make sure you're really willing to hold up your end of the agreement. Part of being a pro is making good on your word in business situations, so don't agree to anything that you don't truly intend to follow through with.
* Take plenty of pictures at the event. This way you will be able to show the sponsor what they got out of their money. Get pictures that show you getting the company name out to the crowd and giving them good exposure. Doing so could help you to have a continuing relationship with them for future events.
* Practice hard and place as highly as possible (easy for me to say, I know…). Being able to go back and tell the company that you represented them well will go a long way toward a future relationship with the company.
* Tell the sponsor that they can follow their team on www.MLGpro.com throughout the tournament via our complete event coverage. They can even watch as you progress through the bracket!
As previously mentioned, check back here for updated information from time to time. When applicable, we will inform you that this guide has been updated through the news section of the homepage.


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Live Langoustine
They're not locals but we are an inclusive crowd and this is something Scotland does best
Langoustine - Nephrops norvegicus
Unfortunately the live langoustine we sell are from friends of ours in the far north - that's Scotland to you and me - haem tae them. They only live where there is a clay sea bed which allows them to build their burrows - too much sand and rock around here. Notwithstanding, we make them feel at home here in temperature controlled tanks, away from bright lights so they are kept in perfect condition prior to dispatch.
If you haven't tried our langoustine you are missing one of the greatest treats the sea has to offer.


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Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02) issued the following statement after introducing the Stop Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act (H.R.3481), which will save American consumers billions of dollars in a program many view as an example of government waste:
"I have heard from numerous Arkansans who have shared stories of dead relatives receiving free cell phones in the mail, individuals abusing the system by obtaining numerous free cell phones and recently I saw an electronic kiosk in a convenience store promoting free cell phones, all through a government run and taxpayer funded program called Lifeline. My bill returns the Lifeline program back to its original structure by ending federal subsidies for free cell phone services. This growing government cell phone program is costing American consumers and taxpayers, and my bill puts an end to it."
The Lifeline Program was established in 1984 to subsidize landline phone service for low-income individuals. Under the program, telecommunications carriers submit reimbursement requests to the government-run Universal Service Fund (USF) to receive a subsidy for services provided to qualifying low-income subscribers. The USF is funded through fees collected from telecommunications carriers which are directly passed onto their customers, as part their telephone bill.
In 2008, the Lifeline Program was expanded to include wireless service providers. Between 2008 and 2009, non-landline costs for the program doubled -- from $143 million to $384 million -- and then doubled again, totaling over $719 million in 2010. Before the certification of the first wireless carrier, the overall Lifeline Program cost $822 million per year, an amount consistent with the previous five years. That number grew to $1.025 billion in 2009 and to $1.315 billion in 2010. According to the Federal Communications Commission, it is common for multiple wireless service providers to seek reimbursement for Lifeline services provided to the same household.
Source: http://griffin.house.gov/press-release/griffin-growing-lifeline-program-costing-american-consumers-and-taxpayers


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Originally posted on Project Spurs | Last updated 2/24/13
It wasn't just a big night for Cory Joseph, it was a very impressive night for the Austin Toros point guard and assignee for the San Antonio Spurs. Joseph had a career game with 27 points, 10 assists, and 3 steals against the Iowa Energy. Joseph started strong by contributing 25 of his 27 points in the first half with 5 assists. The Austin Toros starting point guard cooled off in the second half with just two points, but he did help out and create for others with an additional 5 assists that helped seal the game and a double double for the night. Joseph shot 57% (8-14) from the field and was rewarded for an aggressive game at the free throw line where he shot 8-9 in the game. Joseph did all this in 37 minutes of play on Saturday night. The Spurs were sure to have watched the game and, with Joseph's growing maturity in Austin, may be getting called up soon to help out the team without hesitation. Check out the video below to relive Joseph's big Saturday night.
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NBA news and notes, July 26
Updated 11:23 pm, Saturday, July 26, 2014
The Los Angeles Lakers continued to negotiate with Byron Scott to be their coach but had not reached an official agreement as of Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The Lakers were quick to downplay a report on ESPN.com that they had given Scott a four-year, $17-million deal with a team option for the fourth year.
"There is no done deal," said a person who requested anonymity because of the fluidity of the situation.
Regardless, Scott has been targeted as the preferred candidate to succeed Mike D'Antoni, who resigned April 30, starting a search that has approached almost three months.
Love pulls out of worlds: With his NBA future up in the air, Kevin Love withdrew from Team USA's roster to avoid injury while the Minnesota Timberwolves field offers for their three-time All-Star.
Team USA, which includes Warriors guard Stephen Curry, begins its training camp in Las Vegas on Monday to prepare for the FIBA World Cup in Spain.
Love, who wants to be traded to a contender, is on the radar of the Warriors, Cavaliers and Bulls. Cleveland has been in pursuit of Love since before the draft, but the Timberwolves have demanded Andrew Wiggins, the No. 1 overall draft pick the Cavs signed Thursday, in a package.
Under NBA rules, Wiggins cannot be traded until 30 days after he signed his contract. That means any possible deal could not be completed and announced before Aug. 23.


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Letting your child find the answers
Published 2:44 am, Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Jackson and his parents searched the Scriptures to answer his question, "What's so wrong with a keg party when everyone is just having fun?"
They used a Bible, 4x6 note cards and Nave's Topical Bible.
In Ephesians, Jackson read a passage that said drunkenness leads to debauchery and that we should be filled with the Spirit rather than wine. Because his parents offer a non-judgmental atmosphere for discussion, Jackson admitted that some of the tales from the party sounded like debauchery or sinful behavior.
They continued to look up passages. There were verses about causing another person to sin by your own behavior, about Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding and about drunkenness. They even found one verse that said wine was good for the stomach. They noted each reference on the card with a brief summary of what it said.
"Phew," Dad sighed. "There's a lot to consider. After all we've read, Son, what are your thoughts about the right or wrong of the keg party?"
"It doesn't seem quite as harmless as I thought. And, that business about 'causing my brother to sin' hits me pretty hard. I don't plan to get drunk, but what if someone else started drinking because he saw me drink? Maybe he couldn't handle it. I read somewhere that drunkards won't inherit the kingdom of God. I'd sure hate to have that on my conscience."
As Mom gathered up the cards and Bibles, she put her hand on Jackson's shoulder. "You have more time to think about how God is speaking to you about this. After all, until you're legally old enough to drink, it's best to steer clear of alcohol and the parties where it's served. It's no fun to tangle with the law on that matter. I really appreciate that you're asking questions, talking with us, and looking to God's word for answers."
Carole A. Bell is a licensed professional counselor and a retired public school educator and counselor.


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Zeemote – right now, the best Bluetooth game controller – on WinMo / iPhone soon?
At MWC, I've played quite a bit with the Zeemote controller; the controller that, currently, is probably the best external game controller solution for gamers on both Symbian S60 and the Blackberry. If we're lucky, we'll see Windows Mobile support later this year – and, most importantly, iPhone support when Apple, at last, opens up their Bluetooth API.
I've used the Bluetooth gaming and multimedia controller designed for Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 devices, the Chainpus (now out of business) BGP100 Bluetooth Game Pad so I had something to compare the Zeemote one to.
The Zeemote gaming controller, which is a brand new product (see for example this August 2008 report on its release) compared to the Chainpus BGP100, is a completely different animal. First, it's a separate module and, as it doesn't "enclose" the phone (PDA), you'll hardly be able to control your handset as your PSP, Nintendo or any other handheld gaming console – unlike with the Chainpus. (Of course, one needs to add that you can't put most Windows Mobile PDA's or phones into the Chainpus controller in Landscape mode; this alone makes it impossible to use the controller to control these kinds of games.)
However, when the phone is connected to a TV set (assuming it does have a TV output – most Symbian N-series phones do), it becomes pretty nice to control your games with. Furthermore, if you don't mind keeping your phone in one hand and the controller in another (unlike with "real" handheld gaming), you'll pretty much like Zeemote.
Nevertheless, currently, it does have some disadvantages – at least for users without a Symbian / Blackberry / SE handset or planning to buy it right away unbundled (you'll need to wait a bit in order to purchase it unbundled). Note that I don't list its design as either an advantage or a disadvantage – if the phone is used as a gaming console connected to an external TV set, it is advantageous to have such a design; otherwise, it isn't.
First, it's Symbian S60 and BlackBerry only. It also works on S-E feature (non-Symbian) phones. This is definitely bad news for Windows Mobile and iPhone users. (More on this later.)
Second, it's only sold bundled with phones and can't be purchased separately. It's currently available only in few countries (Sweden, Finland, Germany, The Netherlands, Mexico, Spain) and with few phone models (N79, N85, N95 and N95 8GB, N96, 5320). This means that if you're living for example in the U.K., you won't be able to purchase it – you'll need to stick with the Chainpus controller. As Chainpus is out of business now, you'll have a ard time finding it anew, though. As of now, not all of the listed models are offered in the listed countries. For example, the, in my opinion, best of the bunch, the N95 is only available with the controller in Germany.
However, they plan to introduce it as a separately purchasable item in Europe for quite a low price: 39.99 euros. The planned release date is Q2 of 2009.
Windows Mobile / iPhone plans
Fortunately, the Zeemote folks are pretty open to release drivers for other mobile platforms. They stated the Windows Mobile version will be released this year. The Windows Mobile version, like the Symbian one, will support everything, meaning native Windows Mobile games and apps too. Nevertheless, as the Windows Mobile gaming scene is pretty much dead now (there hasn't been any really important game release for the platform for at least two or three months – see THIS if you don't believe) and very few models supporting hardware TV output support, I can only hope the Zeemote folks will indeed try it very hard to come up with decent Windows Mobile support. iPhone support will come as soon as Apple opens up their API.
They also mentioned support for the BlackBerry. This, given that it's very easy to port Java games on the Java-based BB platform, is pretty much self-evident. Nevertheless, the BB has never been a strong gaming platform, even when some titles (for example, Civilization IV) were released for the BB first and only later for other platforms (with Civ IV, Windows Mobile). In addition, not any of the BB models have TV out. Note that the built-in trackball in most BB models is pretty usable for gaming in titles where analogue controls are preferred (like the built-in wallbricker title) but severely fails with for example jump'n run / action ones. With these titles, an external gaming controller like the JS1 can become very useful.
And, of course, the iPhone, which is, currently, without doubt the best "serious" gaming platform with all the goodies: 3D hardware acceleration, HVGA (320*480) resolution (as opposed to QVGA, 240*320 – the resolution still only supported by most Nokia N-Gage games) and TV output by default (via a specific cable / cradle, though). (I use the term "serious" to refer to not just plain PSP's. Of course, there are still much more excellent PSP games than for the iPhone, but, given that there is a constant flow of quality iPhone games, I think the difference will decrease in the future.) The biggest problem with the iPhone is, of course, the closed Bluetooth API, which, currently, makes it impossible to release anything for it. One can only hope the Bluetooth hack projects become successful if Apple goes on refusing to open the API.
For one of the demos, the Zeemote used a non-hardware accelerated Nokia S60 phone (the N85) with Asphalt Racing 3. Of course, it was really pixelizated (and still slow). I would definitely have gone for a 3D accelerated title like Global Race or the System Rush demo running on the (compatible and 3D hadware accelerated) N95 instead. Upon talking to their rep, they stated all kinds of games work with the controller – even the (unfortunately, very rare) 3D accelerated ones.
Currently, the Zeemote controller has an analogue stick. The zeemote folks stated they'd switch to a digital one sometime. Nevertheless, I couldn't spot the traditional disadvantages of the analogue stick in Asphalt 3 and a top-down scrolling shooter, Space Impact. Probably there would have been a much bigger difference in for example jump'n run games where digital joysticks are a must. Other folks, however, enjoyed Sonic when played with the controller.
Unfortunately, according to them, they don't really take advantage of the analogue stick either in applications like remote desktop controllers. (There, an analogue controller can make it much easier and faster to move the cursor around.) They stated this is because the (third-party) developers of these kinds of apps. Nevertheless, an analogue controller on touchscreen-less, pre-5th edition S60 models (or, for that matter, the touchscreen-less Windows Mobile Standard [MS Smartphone] devices like the HTC s7x0 models), this control schema would be just great and would greatly help for example remote terminal access, drawing/sketching programs or ones that heavily rely on cursor usage and where any analogue form of cursor moving would be highly advantageous, compared to the D-pad-based digital one. Think of, for example, the ScummVM emulator for the MS Smartphone platform: an analogue joystick would make it possible to speed up the cursor when it's away from your target and slow it down when you're nearing it. The same stands for "hacked" MS Smartphone programs (originally written for the touchscreen-enabled Pocket PC only) using an external cursor emulator app.
The lag, which can't really be fought in Bluetooth, is pretty well controlled. There is some lag but it's not really detrimental to gaming. They stated they've developed their own protocol over the Bluetooth link to make lag as small as possible.
Finally, they've made their module compatible with desktop Windows too. Unfortunately, this isn't available to individual users, only corporate or bulk customers. Using such a controller can be advantageous for, for example, one-handed mouse emulation when keeping presentations.
Other, related articles
Hands On With Zeemote JS1 Bluetooth Controller
Pictures: Zeemote JS1 Controller (with video)
How the Zeemote JS1 turns your mobile into a mini-console (with video)
The Zeemote Solution?
Zeemote's press release HERE or HERE; it links to some additional videos
Zeemote Exclusive: Standalone price and BlackBerry demo (note that this is in no way a pocketgamer.biz exclusive – the Zeemote folks did tell everyone at MWC, including me, the planned price and release date of the device. Also, anyone could play Asphalt3 there – I did too.)
Zeemote JS1 Mobile Joystick (Wired's review; a bit outdate but still worth checking out)
Zeemote JS1 To Be Sold Individually, Finally
CES 2009: Zeemote for BlackBerry (with video)
MWC / ShowStoppers booth shots (click the images for larger versions):
UPDATE (later): PocketGamer frontpage
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Asia › Azerbaijan › Baku › Baku Tips
To Baku by night train
Baku, Azerbaijan
To Baku by night train Reviews
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To Baku by night train Sep 16, 2014
On a Monday in September 2014 I went by night train from Tbilisi in Georgia to Baku in Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijani train leaves Tbillisi daily at 16:30 h and arrives at 09:20 h in Baku. It has only 1st (2-berth cabin) and 2nd class (4-berth cabin) carriages.
I purchased a 1st class ticket one day before the trip at Tbilisi's train station at window 12. The lady in charge was very friendly, but didn't speak any English. As I speak some basic Russian I was able to communicate with her about the basics. My passport was required to buy the ticket, which cost 115,22 Lari (approx 50 Euro).
On the next day the train could be boarded about 30 minutes before departure. If I remember correctly the first class carriage number 5 had 16 compartments and only about 50 % of the beds were reserved.
The 2-berth compartments were even equipped with a flat screen TV. This could also be switched to an on board camera, which monitored the entrance area near the conductors compartment, the toilet door and the samowar.
The toilet was relatively clean and interesting enough it was not closed during stops at train stations or the border control. There was even some fluffy toilet paper available, although I would still recommend to have some spare paper with you, just in case.
The train didn't have any restaurant car or anything similar, so it makes sense to bring your own food and drinks.
I was lucky enough to have my 2-berth compartment for myself and I was the only tourist in my carriage. There was at least one male Azerbaijani passenger who spoke excellent English and was happy to explain me the border formalities. The two female conductors didn't speak a single word of English, but were quite keen to know where I was from. Still I had the feeling that they didn't even had a clue where Germany actually was located. Later they brought me a black tea and some pickeled plums as a free welcome gesture.
In the early evening one of the conductors distributed a welded plastic bag with the bed linen and a small towel, as well as an Azerbaijani Customs Declaration form, which had to be filled in.
About one hour after we had left Tbilisi the train stopped at the Georgian border control near Gardabani. Here the passports were collected and given back to the passengers with the appropriate stamp about 20 minutes later. Then it was even allowed to leave the carriage until the border process was completed for the whole train. There was a small kiosk, just next to the custom building, so that passengers could buy some drinks or snacks.
Another approximately 30 minutes later the train arrived at the Azerbaijani border control near Boyuk Kesik. Here the border guard took a seat inside one of the empty compartments in the carriage and every passenger was photographed as well as the passports scanned. He didn't speak a single word with me, but after he had stamped my passport he mumbled "Welcome to Azerbaijan".
Then 4 Azerbaijani customs officers entered the train. The customs declaration documents were collected and every passenger was interviewed in their compartment. When it was my turn the slightly older guy didn't really try to verbally communicate with me. I only had to show him my luggage, but didn't have to open it. He was obviously too shy to speak with a foreign tourist.
After this procedure the passengers were allowed to leave the train for smoking or other things. Also the Georgian locomotive was exchanged for an Azerbaijani locomotive.
The whole procedure took about 45 minutes and we then continued our trip towards Baku. I still remember one other major stop in Ganca, where again people could leave the carriage for a couple of minutes. I then slept more than 6 hours, so that I was well-rested on arrival in Baku, where the train didn't have any delays.
Baku's train station is located about 2,5 km north east of the old town (Icheri Sheher). The metro station "28 May" is just in front of the train terminal.
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