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WACO - Brittney Griner and Baylor will begin the final leg of their run toward 40-0 in Ohio as the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA women's tournament.
The Big 12 champion Lady Bears (34-0), who could become the NCAA's first 40-win team if they win their second national title, open against Big West Conference tournament champion UC-Santa Barbara (17-15). The first-round game is Sunday in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Baylor, the 2005 national champion, made it to the Final Four two years ago in Griner's freshman season before losing to eventual national champion Connecticut. The Lady Bears made to a regional final last year before losing to Big 12 foe Texas A&M, which went on to win the national title after having lost three earlier games to Baylor.
Coach Kim Mulkey put together a challenging schedule this season to prepare them for where they are now. Her Lady Bears have responded so far by going undefeated and winning their games by an average margin of more than 27 points.
Griner, the 6-foot-8 junior phenom, leads the Lady Bears, averaging 23.3 points and 9.4 rebounds a game, along with 175 blocked shots. She has scored more than 40 points twice in her last four games.
Baylor is in its 11th NCAA tournament, all in Mulkey's 12 seasons.
The 34-game winning streak is a Big 12 record. Connecticut and Tennessee are the only women's teams to win 39 games in a season; the Huskies have done it three times.
Already this season, Baylor has defeated No. 3 Connecticut, No. 4 Notre Dame, No. 9 Tennessee and No. 14 St. John's in a game at Madison Square Garden. UConn and Notre Dame are also No. 1 seeds in this year's NCAA tournament and ninth-ranked Tennessee is the No. 2 seed in the same bracket as the Lady Bears.
After going 18-0 in the Big 12 conference during the regular season, the Lady Bears swept through the conference tournament with three more victories.
They capped the tournament with a 73-50 championship game victory over No. 22 Texas A&M, beating the Aggies for the third time in the same season again and matching their victory total from last season.
The only way Baylor and Texas A&M could play a fourth time this season, before the Aggies officially move to the SEC, would be if they both get to national championship game in Denver on April 3.
Sophomore point guard Odyssey Sims averages 14.6 points and has more assists (157) and steals (105) than turnovers (97) while averaging 32 minutes a game for Baylor. Junior post player Destiny Williams is averaging 9.9 points and 9.3 rebounds a game.
Santa Barbara last went to the NCAA tournament in 2009, when they lost 74-39 to Stanford. The Gauchos have never played Baylor.
Santa Barbara doesn't have a double-figure scorer, and the tallest player on the roster is 6-foot-2.
In last year's NCAA tournament, the Lady Bears played their first two games at home in the Ferrell Center before going only 100 miles from campus to Dallas. This time, they would go from Bowling Green to Des Moines, Iowa.
Baylor faces a potential second-round game against Ohio State in the state of Ohio. The other first-round game in Bowling Green has the Buckeyes playing Florida of the SEC.


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The Maltese archipelago lies at the centre of the Mediterranean, Malta being 93km south of Sicily and 288km north of Africa. The archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo & Comino with a total population of 400,000 inhabitants over an area of 316sq km and a coastline of 196.8km (not including 56.01 km for the island of Gozo). The relationship between the Islanders and the various nationalities that occupied Malta over the centuries has created a marriage of styles and traditions, giving the Islands a fascinating eclectic culture.
GOZO, or GHAWDEX [Awdesch] as it is locally known, lies 20 minutes away by ferry from Malta. Measuring about one third the size of Malta it has a character quite distinct from Malta, it is more a fishing and farming community and the countryside is greener and more spectacular. Controls over building developments keep Gozo unspoilt. Flat-topped hills and intensely cultivated fields characterize the landscape whilst the coast has rugged cliffs, steep valleys and beautiful inlets. Baroque churches and old stone farmhouses dot the countryside.
With mostly sunny weather, expansive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of history, there is a great deal to see and do. With a little help from any guidebook, captivating places of interest are immediately identified.
The Islands also come complete with historical sites, forts and amazing panoramas, as well as one of the archipelago's best-preserved prehistoric temples, Ggantija. Steeped in myth, Gozo is thought to be the legendary Calypso's isle of Homer's Odyssey – a peaceful, mystical backwater.
Gozo's rugged landscape and spectacular coastline await exploration with some of the Mediterranean's best dive sites. Gozo also possesses a nightlife and cultural calendar all of its own, with some great dining out.
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Jimmy Kudo is a high school detective who helps the police solve cases. During an investigation, he is attacked by Gin and Vodka who belong to a syndicate known as the Black Organization. They force him to ingest an experimental poison called APTX 4869 to kill him without leaving evidence. A rare side-effect of the poison, however, transforms him into a child instead of killing him. Adopting the pseudonym Conan Edogawa, Kudo hides his identity to investigate the Black Organization. Later, Shiho Miyano, a member of the Black Organization and creator of APTX 4869, tries to leave the syndicate after her sister's death but is captured. She attempts suicide by ingesting APTX 4869, and like Kudo, is transformed into a child. She escapes and enrolls in Conan's school under a pseudonym, Anita Hailey. During a rare encounter with the Black Organization, Conan helps the FBI plant a CIA agent, Kir, inside the Black Organization as an undercover spy.
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Retail Banking and Wealth Management serves more than 50 million customers worldwide with a complete range of banking and wealth management services to enable them to manage their finances and protect and build their financial futures. It is a global business that brings together management responsibility for Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Insurance and Asset Management with a focus on customer-centric propositions and innovative and efficient distribution channels.
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Clearly the appeals from myself in today's column and from Chronicle letter writer Josh Fox cut no ice with Gov. Schwarzenegger. I just got a call from the California Integrated Waste Management Board telling me the governor has appointed Carole Migden to a $132,000 a year position on the board.
No doubt the integration of waste management in California will be all the better for it.


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Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu claims Essien is in top form for World Cup
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Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu says compatriot Michael Essien is still in great shape despite lacking regular playing time for the first half of the season.
Badu believes the box-to-box midfielder's qualities will be crucial for the Black Stars at the 2014 World Cup finals.
Essien joined Italian giants AC Milan in January and been featuring in matches in the Serie A and Champions League.
Badu played a cameo against Essien's Milan on Saturday when they beat the Rossoneri 1-0.
He says the former Chelsea man is on top of his game.
"Mike is an abundance of talent and working alongside him is a great honour. He's a leader on the field of play and a mentor to all of us,†the Udinese player told allsports.com.gh
"Looking at his current form there is no doubt we have an asset in this great Black Stars team who will surely make an impact at the World Cup.â€


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The blue border around the wall painting definitely recalls
the color of the blue workclothes it advertises.
the color of the blue workclothes it advertises.
Bleus de travail are the bright blue work clothes you see men wearing all around the French countryside (and in Paris too, for that matter. They come in three styles:
- trousers
- overalls ("Loose-fitting trousers, usually of strong fabric, with a bib front and shoulder straps, often worn over regular clothing as protection from dirt," the dictionary says). A pair of overalls in French is called a salopette. Also called "bibs and braces" in English.
- coveralls ("A loose-fitting one-piece work garment worn to protect clothes"), called a combinaison in French
Another site shows some more of these kinds of wall-advertising signs. It's pretty amazing, every day, to realize that so much information is on the web. Here's a site that says the Mont-Saint-Michel-Ariès clothing company was founded in 1913 and moved into a factory in the Breton city of Rennes in 1923.
I once bought myself a pair of blue overalls. I think I bought them at the Samaritaine store in Paris, or maybe it was the Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville. It was in about 1982, and that was around the time when I quit smoking, just before moving back to the U.S. As you can imagine, I gained weight at that point, and was never able to wear the blue salopette I had bought. I don't know what ever happened to it (not that I would be able to wear it today!)


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Welcome to EZ PZ RPG, the idle clicker style game that's so easy to play… it doesn't even need you!
All you need to do is choose a class, and the game will play itself, even while you're doing something else – grabbing groceries, putting your apps in alphabetical order, or… whatever else you do with your free time. (We don't judge). Check up on your hero later, and you'll have a ton of EXP and loot! Go you!
***New in 3.2***
Wing System – A new way to customize and make your hero stronger. Upgrade your wings to reach new heights!
Hero Tokens – A brand new quest system to tie into the new Wings. Complete daily tasks to gain rewards that can be used to increase your wing stats!
—Tweaks & Updates—
New player guide has been tweaked to provide a better starting experience.
Hunter skill "Nightcrawler" has been buffed. It now does 25% more damage.
Warrior skill "Deathwish" has been tweaked slightly. It now does 50% more damage (up from 40%), but you receive 50% more damage (up from 40%) as well.
General UI improvements for a better and cleaner layout.
Upgrade your Hero so you can take on bigger & badder monsters, delve into deeper & darker dungeons, and get your hands on better & rarer loot! Then take on your friends head-to-head in Arena combat, all from the comfort of your pocket, purse, nightstand, or… wherever. Easy Peasy!
Don't be fooled though, this idle game isn't your everyday dungeon crawler, beat em' up, or hack n' slash. EZ PZ offers non-stop action as a unique hybrid of classic fantasy and clicker style games. So if you want the full hardcore RPG experience, but don't want any of the headaches that come along with it, this is the game for you!
● Accessible Mechanics
Don't be shied away by complex features and convoluted systems, EZ PZ gets right to the point,
iterating on classic idle clicker games. No fuss.
● Create Your Hero
Choose from one of the three distinct playable classes, and set forth on a perpetual adventure!
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Continuously progress while away. The fighting never stops, even while you sleep!
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Equip your Hero with epic loot, gain levels, learn new skills, and meet new companions to add to your party. EZ PZ also features a full crafting system, so you can always make what you need!
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Challenge friends and foes alike for the ultimate test of strength. Form teams or face your rivals 1-on-1, and become the true champion!
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Band together with friends and like minded players to join forces! Help each other reach the top!
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The state of New Hampshire has agreed to bankroll a struggling daily newspaper, the Eagle Times in Claremont. It will guarantee 75% of a $250,000 line of credit to the publishing company.
The Eagle Times reopened under new ownership last month after declaring bankruptcy in July and failing to publish for more than three months. Its publisher, Harry Hartman, explained:
"It has nothing to do with us getting any type of bailout from the state to start this newspaper up. We came back and revived it with all our own money. The line of credit is just that - a line of credit just in case."
New Hampshire's governor, John Lynch, said the credit guarantee was appropriate for economic development. The newspaper had 66 full-time workers when it closed and has about 30 workers now.
It is the first example of a state agreeing to such a deal, though at least two other states have explored similar initiatives in the face of the newspaper industry's rapid decline.
Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of communication, raised the expected objection, claiming that newspapers face questions of credibility if their existence depends on those they write about.
"Even if the paper covers government officials critically, readers may still have their doubts about whether they are getting the full story."
But another journalism professor, Jack Lule, said subsidies may help newspapers make the transition from print to net and noted that America's first newspapers got state and federal assistance.
He said: "We're at a point in our history now where it seems foreign to us but actually we can find a lot of examples of that, and I do believe it's part of our future."
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Mass. Humanities Symposium Nov. 9
Professor of Political Science Alan Wolfe, director of the University's Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life, will be among the speakers at the 10th annual Mass Humanities Symposium taking place Nov. 9 from 12:30-5 p.m. in Corcoran Commons.
This year's symposium, titled "E Pluribus Paralysis: Can We Make Our Democracy Work?," will focus on constructive ideas for making American democracy work at a time when "the corrupting influence of money, the manipulation of elections and the enduring legacy of social, racial and gender divisions have eroded confidence in America's political system," according to Mass Humanities.
Wolfe will be part of a panel discussion, "Capital Ideas: Reducing the Influence of Money in Our Democracy," along with Fordham University Associate Professor of Law Zephyr Teachout and Thomas Mann, W. Averell Harriman Chair and Senior Fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution.
Two other panel discussions will comprise the symposium: "Righting Voting Wrongs: Making Our Republic More Democratic" and "Bending the Arc of History: Toward Equality and Democracy."
For more information about the event, which is free (donations are welcome), and to register, see masshumanities.org/symposium.


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About Tokyo Tech
About Tokyo Tech
Tokyo Tech embarked on an exciting journey as it launched its new education system in 2016. I am glad to see that the revitalized curriculum, which aims to encourage proactive learning, has already provided great motivation for so many students. While the Institute will continue to fine-tune the system, its fundamentals have now been laid and will be sustained. Current and prospective students, I urge you all to set your own educational goals, decide how best to develop your expertise and knowledge at the Institute, and consider what you can do for the benefit of society when you go into the workforce. Tokyo Tech is here to offer you continued educational support.
The Institute of Innovative Research (IIR) was also founded in 2016. IIR's new organizations — Research Laboratories, Research Centers, and Research Units — provide researchers with increased flexibility in choosing their research topics and putting together diverse, effective teams. Furthermore, IIR enhances the mobility of researchers, thereby promoting more joint research and co-authorships with international researchers.
Over the years, Tokyo Tech has cherished strong ties with industry. Most of the Institute's collaborative research, however, has been on an individual basis between faculty members and corporate researchers. Tokyo Tech has now laid out a framework to increase large-scale collaborative research with industry so that it is able to deliver more research findings with impact, findings which can be adopted to benefit society.
It should be noted that developing talented individuals is another important aspect in engagement with industry. To this end, the Institute established a transversal and flexible educational program, the progressive graduate minor, in cooperation with industry. In addition, the launch of a venture capital fund focused on investing in Tokyo Tech-related startup companies is in process through a partnership agreement. The Institute's engagement with industry will nurture more young entrepreneurs and professional talents.
To achieve an international competitive edge and advance diversity, Tokyo Tech carried through various reforms with support from MEXT's Top Global University Project. In order to keep the momentum of reform going, we need to strengthen the financial base of the Institute, as the changing circumstances surrounding Japanese national universities are not favorable. While keeping spending in line, the Institute will put a system in place to increase industry funding and appeal for contributions from alumni and other members of society. Tokyo Tech will further increase operational efficiency through strategic and expeditious infusion of funds.
In cooperation with industry and the community, Tokyo Tech continues to advance innovation. Students, faculty, and staff members, let us all embrace the challenge of going forward with Tokyo Tech's various reforms with spirit, enthusiasm, and confidence.
I would like to offer you my best wishes for the New Year and look forward to working with you in 2017.


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About the Book
"I saw the dream. I saw your face."
The words of a lone shipwrecked survivor chill the blood of Gerin Atreyano, Crown Prince of Khedesh, for they warn of an approaching armada. The savage, unconquered and unconquerable Havalqa are coming, driven by visions of a power beyond comprehension. Whosoever controls the Words of Making can own the world—and the brutal, single-minded invaders will destroy anything that stands between them and the one man who possesses the secret to this awesome weapon: the Amber Wizard, Gerin Atreyano.
But the Words are as much a mystery to Gerin as they are to the fearsome enemy who would make him their prisoner. And unless he can unravel the ancient magic—and defeat a relentless awakening terror—his home and his future will be ashes.
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A/N: Woot! Yay for Abaratian slash! Carrion/Letheo
Disclaimer: Wah, it's not mine...
"Master, please...The green thuaz..." Letheo was slumped over, his knees having given out many long moments ago. One hand clutched his stomach as the other reached out to Carrion, trying desperately to grab the bottle in the man's skeletal hands. Carrion's thin, scarred lips were twisted into a terrible smile as he dangled the bottle just out of the boy's reach.
"Please...Please..." Letheo begged, his voice growing weaker with every word.
"You've been helping the girl, haven't you Letheo? Bringing her food, encouraging her?" Carrion barked angrily, his smile turning into a grimace.
"Then why does she still live, Letheo? Why hasn't she died? I haven't fed her. I've given orders that no one is to feed her. And she certainly can't get out. The only person I could ever think of betraying me is you, Letheo, despite all that I've done for you."
"I didn't...I'd never...Please, master...I need...The green...Thuaz...Please!" He fell onto the floor, his features twisted in agony, only moans coming from his mouth. "Tsk"ing, Carrion bent over, holding the boy's chin up and trickling some of the contents of the bottle into his mouth. Almost immediately, the boy stopped moaning, and the look of agony on his face was replaced with a (somewhat) happy face. He sat up, smiling weakly at Carrion.
"I didn't give the Quackenbush girl any food, Master, I promise. I'd never betray you like that. But there was a stitchling-" Letheo said as he stood up, but was cut off by Carrion's lip, clammy against his own. Skeletal fingers threaded through his dark hair, and the color drained from his face. Carrion pulled away seconds later, amused by Letheo's surprised expression. Quickly, the boy composed himself and continued. "There was a stitchling, and I had heard him talking about the Hereafter, and the girl being a witch. He thought that she could make him less...Horrifying, and that he'd do anything for her if she'd do that for him. So, I think-"
"Oh, be quiet, Letheo. Haven't I made it obvious that I don't think it was you?"
"Master...Really?" Letheo smiled hopefully, and didn't even flinch as Carrion pushed him down, continuing to kiss him.
In the dungeons, a stitchling helped Candy to a very poorly constructed glyph, and Candy worried about Letheo, thinking that he would be blamed for her escape, because, after all, he was the one that kept bringing her food.
A/N: It took me about a half hour to write...My first Abarat fic. Not too bad...Not too good, of course, but...Meh.


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Here's an arpeggio I recorded with my Casio CZ-1000 that's part of a composition I'm working on. I really love this synth. There's something special about the way it sounds when combining phase distortion with ring modulation. I added a bit of reverb to give it some space.
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Emergency Braking in Adults Versus Novice Teen Drivers: Response to Simulated Driving Events." Transp Res Rec. 2015;2516:8-14."
Evaluation of a Risk Awareness Perception Training Program on Novice Teen Driver Behavior at Left-Turn Intersections." Transp Res Rec. 2015;2516:15-21."
LiveMetrics: Providing Individualized Feedback on Driving Performance.". In: SAE.; 2015."
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A Review of Hazard Anticipation Training Programs for Young Drivers." J Adolesc Health. 2015;57(1 Suppl):S15-23."
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ATHENS, Ohio (June 1, 2006) -- Ohio University Eastern will offer interested students two opportunities to learn about the bachelor degree completion programs available for area transfer students during two Transfer Nights to be held in June and July.
Area students who hold an associate's degree or who have earned college credit and who have not yet begun the application process at Ohio University Eastern may attend Transfer Night on either Tuesday, June 20 or Wednesday, July 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Shannon Hall.
"As the area's only public university, our commitment to assisting area college students in furthering their education is of utmost importance to those at the Eastern Campus," says Kristen Burrier, recruitment coordinator and academic advisor for transfer students. "Our bachelor degree completion opportunities range from specific majors to areas of specialized study. Technical graduates are encouraged to consider our Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies program, which accepts an applied associate degree as its first two years."
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I've become a voracious, near-obsessed, consumer of anti-doping news, policy, and history in the past year. Now that my own personal case has publicly concluded, I thought my interest would die or change, but it's become even more consuming to me. I'm interested in positive tests that come out, the athletes & federations involved, but even more so, I'm interested in the story. Why do people dope? What are the patterns within different sports? Why do some sports and nations seem "cleaner" than others? Where does triathlon fall in all of this?
One of my biggest fears with my own case, was that it helped solidify any skeptics beliefs that "even the nice triathletes are doing it". Don't get me wrong, I think that you can be a nice person and dope, however, I don't really think that you can be a good, strong person and dope without years of cultural brainwashing (similar to what we've seen in cycling). At some point, your moral compass has to switch direction, whatever the reason may be. What are the motives? What makes people finally say, "I can justify that this is 'ok' for me?"
My inner dialogue and conflict steers me towards analyzing two professional sports: Athletics (mostly long-distance running as it relates to triathlon) and cycling. Both of these sports are being torn apart by doping at the highest levels. In early April, it was announced that 2016 Rio Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist, Jemima Sumgong, had produced a positive out-of-competition sample for EPO. Reading past the headline story, it is easy to find the deep-rooted problems with doping in Kenyan athletics. A culture has been created where athletes, managers, agents, and doctors may see doping as the norm rather than the exception. For these athletes, winning a title could mean the difference between sending money for food home to Africa, or being sent home yourself. Out-of-competition testing has been historically spotty and shoddy in Kenya, only now being bolstered by the World Marathon Majors targeted testing, looking to protect it's titles, prize purses, and credibility. Last weekend, I watched the Paris marathon be dominated by Kenyans and I was decidedly disenchanted. Because even if the athletes are clean, we just don't believe anymore. And more than that, we feel for the clean athletes who are constantly placing 4th through 10th at these events and feeling like they just don't quite measure up, and silently knowing why.
Cycling... I don't need to explain the history of doping problems here, but recently, I've been avidly 'watching' the British cycling/SKY saga unfold. What I can see is a bunch of smoke screening, avoidance, and lack of accountability and evidence surrounding an issue (doping) that was supposedly solved in cycling years ago. Cycling is supposed to be clean now, right?
Here's my problem and what I'm grappling with on a personal level. Despite the deep-seated doping problems in sports that make up triathlon (running, cycling, and swimming with its own set of issues)...why do I personally believe the the vast majority of the world's top long-distance triathletes are clean? Am I some kind of idiot? Sure, you may think so, but I don't. This is not some kind of psychological omerta game, this is really what I believe. But why?
The way I can best lay it out is to say that when I look at the top performances and records at the Ironman World Championships and 70.3 World Champs, I believe that by and large, they are clean.
I originally had some # guestimates in here, but that's not fair because we don't really know. What I do think, is that Jan & Sebi don't look each other in the eye and think, "he's doping". That's a cultural difference in triathlon.
At the end of the day, the top professionals in long-distance triathlon do not inherently believe that "everyone is doing it". I have no idea what happened in triathlon in the 90's and the days before proper drug testing, including the test for EPO, but I do know professional triathlon now in 2017. And I believe in it now. I intimately know both men and women regularly in the top 10 in Kona and 70.3 World's and they are most certainly not doping. They also do not inherently believe that their competitors are doping. I could be wrong, but I think if you ask the top men and the top women, and the consistent performers, they'd say the same thing. Maybe not that "no one is doping" or maybe not even my estimates of cleanliness, but I bet they'd say that they'd like to believe the sport is mostly clean and that keeps them out there fighting daily. I don't really think anyone in marathon running would say that right now. I'd say that what is saving long-distance triathlon by-and-large is that the top performers truly believe that it is mostly a level playing field. That the competition is "real" and true and they, and only they, know that because they were able to achieve that high level and those accolades completely clean. And we're lucky for that. Ask any clean elite runner right now what they want most and it is probably, "to believe again".
In professional cycling history, I know that many "nice" guys with seemingly good morals ended up doping. And the demographics of cyclists and triathletes are not very different, so shouldn't we expect the same in triathlon? The difference to me, is that the cyclists truly believed that everyone was doing it. In order to be at the top, you had to do it. And instead of cheating, you were merely leveling the playing field. That, combined with systematic team organizations with doctors and lots of money, I believe, gets different results than we see in professional triathlon, where most athletes are on their own with a very small (if any) support team.
I'm sure there are people reading this that think it's a bunch of bulls&*t and that I am incredibly naive to believe, but my argument is that this very belief is what is keeping the sport, at the top level, somewhat clean. The top athletes think, "If I accomplished that world title clean, these guys can too."
Why am I writing all this? Shouldn't I just shut up now and walk away? I don't know. But I do know that I've always had a passion for sticking up for what I believe in, even when it may not popular or "easy" for me. So, I'll keep doing it as long as I can.
That's it for my thoughts today... Next time, count me in for a "lighter" update on our recent travels, this baby growing inside me, and the sunny side of life in general.
*Disclaimer: this post represents my opinion. An opinion, by definition, is not categorically right or wrong. If you disagree with me, that's ok! Write your own piece about it- and voice your own opinion- you are absolutely entitled, but please respectfully also allow me to voice mine.
*I'm not touching on amateur triathlon here because I just don't know. I also feel like the sickening culture of "everyone is doing it" is starting to infiltrate some of the "middle-aged" age groups. Things like testosterone and HGH are being prescribed by doctors and "justified" by the athletes. More and more athletes do this and then you start to believe that you're the only one who is not doing it, and eventually for some people, that changes them.


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MX 2002 featuring Ricky Carmichael
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Additional bikes: To unlock the option to choose between 125cc and 250cc, go through the game in career mode until the last level. Once there, acquire first place to unlock the option the change your cc's on your dirtbikes in any mode.
Canyon: Lady in a bikini: Go to the secret location with rocks everywhere. Hit the ramp all the way at the end. If you go fast enough you will see a lady in a bikini sitting in the water.
Las Vegas: Go under the fence: When you start in Las Vegas, turn around. You should see a light patch of dirt. Go as fast as you can and power slide under it. After you get under it, you can go into the desert or look at the skyscrapers.
Tacoma Freestyle: Slow motion multi-player: Find the white cement wall. Squeeze or bunny hop between the cracks. Go to the end until you see two ladies in a hot tub. Bunnyhop one player into the hot tub and play in slow motion with the other player.
Vulture Gulch Canyon: Wallride a cliff: Select freestyle mode. Starting from the trucks and cars, go to the back side of the arch in the level. Back up slightly and get a good running start. You should be able to climb up the side of the mountain. There will be a cliff up there that you can ride on.
Bunny Hop: It is possible to bunny hop your dirtbike. While not moving, hold L (clutch) + A (gas) + Down. Then, hold Preload until the bar is full. Then, release L (clutch) and if done correctly, you should take off into the air. Level yourself out and complete the bunnyhop. It may be a little tricky at first, but it is fun to jump on buses and and other things. You can also bunny hop, going slowly (or any time you can pull a wheelie). However, it is easiest when going very slow or staying still... Alternately, hold Turbo then press Gas.
Bus Jump: Easy way onto roof: Ride your bike into the "U" shaped part between the buildings (where the two glass tunnels are above). Ride you bike to the end of the tunnel on the right side. Wipe out or bail while in the right corner square. If done correctly you will restart on the roof.
Bus Jump: Enter the city: This trick is slightly difficult. If you try to bunny hop the walls around the course, you will find that there are invisible walls above them. However, you can take advantage of a glitch to get around them. Go up on the roof (top level) and go near, but not off, the jumps. Slowly go up the jump on the left side. Stop your bike halfway up the jump. Then, if you are positioned correctly, you can bunny hop over the wall. You need to do a 180 in the air to go over it. When you are in the city, you can see behind all the buildings, the water tower, houses, etc.
Bus Jump: Baseball stadium: While playing in freestyle mode, turn northeast and head for the basketball court. On the basketball court, you will see two benches. Notice that there is a little ramp on the bench nearest to the wall. Go to your left slightly and turn around. Then, line your bike towards the first bench and hit the accelerator. Preload immediately before the second bench's ramp to jump higher. If done correctly, you should be on the outside of the baseball stadium. The only thing there is the pitcher's mound and a big ramp to get back on the basketball court.
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Tell Your Story in 90 Seconds and win a Thousand Bucks.
If you've read A Million Miles in a Thousand Years and you (and/or your friends) have decided to tell an interesting story with your lives, make a film about it and you might win a thousand bucks. And more than that, you might just inspire others to live a better story, too.
The Million Miles Short-Film Contest is based on the New-York Times bestselling book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
The Million Miles Short-Film Contest is your chance to tell a great story, or rather, your chance to tell the world about a story you or a friend told with their lives. To create a short-film, just tell us about a character that wanted something and overcame conflict to get it. Feel free to tell us about a group of characters, too.
For example:
I wanted to run a marathon, I trained, and I ran it. (That's a story)
A more sophisticated example:
My neighbor wanted to adopt a child and went to Africa and met a child in an orphanage. They worked for two years to bring her home, and now she lives happily with her new family.
And so on and so on…Just remember, a story is A CHARACTER that WANTS SOMETHING and OVERCOMES CONFLICT to GET IT!
Here are the official rules:
• Your film must be LESS THAN 90-seconds long.
• Your film must be a story (a CHARACTER/s that WANTS SOMETHING and OVERCOMES CONFLICT to GET IT)
• Your film must be uploaded before April 21st
Voting will take place between April 21st and April 30th, and a winner will be announced on March 1st. Good luck!!
Here's how the contest works: Enter the contest using the orange banner below, (hit ENTER CONTEST) or on the Don Miller fansite on Facebook. Upload the video before April 21. Voting will take place between April 21 and April 30th and the winner will be announced on May 1st.
Remember, though, it's not a film contest, it's a story contest. Here are some tips:
- It doesn't have to be a great movie. You sitting in front of your camera and telling the story (that you or a friend told with their lives) may win in the end. Pictures and music may help, but it certainly isn't necessary.
- 90 Seconds isn't long, and you can't go over or you'll be disqualified. So here's what you need to focus on:
- A Character (who is this story about? What does he or she do? What's their dominant characteristics.? Show or tell us that.
- What did the character or characters want? This needs to be clear. Were they wanting a date with the homecoming queen? Were they wanting to build an orphanage, fly a rocket ship, run a marathon or half marathon, propose to a girl, help a neighbor rebuild their barn, get to Haiti to find their family? Let us know, very clearly, what they wanted.
- What conflict did they encounter? What was standing between them and what they wanted? Show or tell us as creatively as possible.
- What happened? Was it a comedy (the character got what they wanted) or a tragedy (the mission failed.)?
Those are the basic elements of story. Not only might you win a thousand bucks (roughly payback for your time) but thousands of people will see your story. Feel free to put a website address at the end of your movie to promote anything else that you're working on.
Some more tips:
• Did you go through the book with your small group? Make a film together, as a project.
• Does your grandmother have a story you wish the world knew? Set up the camera and interview her and edit it down into the elements of story.
• Did something remarkable happen in your past? That works, too, after all, you lived an interesting story. So narrate it and film some images that fit the narration.
E-mail this page to some friends and see if they'd want to do it with you. Get together for coffee or dinner and talk about some ideas. If you do this in community, the making of it may be one of your favorite stories of the year.


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The Emirates Stadium, North London
September 1, 2013, 08:30 PM IST (16:00 B.S.T)
Arsenal Football Club never cease to surprise their fans, be it in the transfer market or on the pitch. However things have looked a lot more on the brighter side after the horrendous start to the season with an opening day defeat at the hands of Aston Villa. After securing a berth in the Champions League group stages, the Gunners will look to focus on the league and the small matter of a North London Derby.
The derby comes at a very tricky time for both clubs, neither of who have convinced the neutrals of their credentials thus far. However Tottenham have brought in numerous new faces to the club, the latest of them being Danish starlet Christian Eriksen from Ajax after completing the record signing of Eric Lamela earlier in the week. There is a feel good atmosphere around White Hart Lane as a result, despite the impending loss of Gareth Bale, who looks to secure his dream move to Real Madrid. Arsenal and Arsene Wenger on the other hand find themselves under the gun in terms of transfer dealings having only brought in Mathieu Flamini and Yaya Sanogo thus far in the window, both on free. With the clearing of deadwood, the leftover squad looks extremely thin and with a number of injuries to key players already, Le Prof faces severe pressure to deliver in terms of transfer activity.
Tottenham have won all their games this season and seem genuinely confident before the big clash at the Grove. The Spurs have missed out on the Champions League to their bitter rivals on the final day of the season, for 2 seasons running and despite being only 3 weeks into the season would recognize the importance of this fixture, in terms of points and the psychological effect a win or loss may have on either side. The Spurs squad definitely looks stronger and better equipped than last season both quality-wise and depth-wise. In Andre Villas Boas they have a manager who is both tactically sound and plays good football and can transform them from pretenders into contenders. However the only problem that might begin to come to fore is AVB's knowledge of his best 11. The squad has an abundance of midfielders but is the Portuguese man really aware of what setup they best fit in? Arsene Wenger will have his own selection headaches with a depleted squad to choose from. The North London derby has seldom disappointed and with both teams having a lot to prove, to critics and fans alike, this could be another classic game of football.
Team News and Tactical Brief
Arsenal would be glad to have Laurent Koscielny back in the lineup after his red card suspension against Fulham. The North Londoners however lead the injury table and with a good margin. Adding to the list of injury layoffs is German international Lukas Podolski who suffered a hamstring tear and won't be back until November according to Arsene Wenger. The former Bayern striker netted a brace against Fulham last weekend but will be unavailable for the derby on Sunday, joining the likes of Diaby, Chamberlain, Vermaelen and Arteta on the sidelines. The latter 2, the captain and the vice-captain are the closest to a return with both penciled for a return against Stoke City.
One player who has left the injury demons behind him is Aaron Ramsey. 3 consecutive man of the match performances means he is one of the first names on the squad. Ramsey has evolved in his role and has shown how seamlessly he can fit into the formation, adjusting his game according to the players around him. Rosicky has looked jaded this season and last weekend against Fulham he was visibly tired. Wenger gave him the week off and there is a good chance he would start in the attacking midfield role with Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey occupying central midfield. The attacking trio pick themselves with Theo on the right, Santi on the left and Giroud upfront. Flamini's return to the club and straight into the matchday squad provides a good option for Wenger but the odds of him starting the game are low. The shape will be a 433 with all midfielders needing to put in a shift against a midfield of Capoue-Paulinho-Dembele. The physical ability of the Tottenham midfield is much greater on paper but if the Arsene Wenger gets his act right, with better technical players in the side, he could have the Tottenham midfield chase shadows.
Probable Starting XI: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Gibbs, Wilshere, Ramsey, Rosicky, Walcott, Cazorla, Giroud
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham have won 2 out of 2 in the league so far and are brimming with confidence. Andre Villas Boas might choose to field the same starting eleven that beat Swansea as Aaron Lennon continues to remain a doubt with a foot injury. Left back Assou-Ekotto and striker Emmanuel Adebayor will not feature due to a lack of match fitness. New signings Chiriches, Lamela and Eriksen will all look to impress the manager in training in order to get a starting spot on Sunday night. Soldado's good start to the season means Defoe's push to get back in the lineup will bear no fruit as of now.
Tottenham have already played more than 1 formation this season and with a host of new players we can expect more of the same as the season progresses. However on Sunday they might stick to the 433 he employed against Swansea with Lamela making his debut in place of Townsend. The youngster was extremely impressive last Sunday but AVB might be tempted to give Lamela a dream debut in one of the most entertaining derbies in football. The backline will remain the same with Benoit Assou Ekotto still recovering and Rose doing a commendable job in his place. The instructions would be to crowd out the midfield and with the presence of Paulinho and Capoue they have more than sufficient steel in the middle to break Arsenal's play. With the pace and trickery of their attack, the midfield would hope to initiate counters by pressing hard. Walcott against Rose will be another interesting battle with Theo's pace causing a constant threat to last season's Sunderland player of the year.
Probable Starting XI: Lloris, Walker, Vertonghen, Dawson, Rose, Paulinho, Dembele, Capoue, Chadli, Lamela, Soldado
Key Facts
1. This fixture has seen 124 goals scored in the Premier League era, more than any other fixture.
2. Olivier Giroud has scored 11 of his 13 Premier league goals at the Emirates and all 13 in London itself.
3. Only Eden Hazard has created more chances in the Premier League than Nacer Chadli(9).
4. 13 of the last 14 matches between the 2 sides have gone over 2.5 goals.
Player to watch out for
Might seem like a weird choice and it is, but despite Soldado scoring all the goals and Townsend causing damage whenever given a chance, it's Paulinho who remains key to Tottenham's structure and shape. The Brazilian's arrival at White Hart Lane has stocked up the Tottenham midfield adding bite and bringing a much needed stability factor in the middle. Paulinho has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water. Against man of the moment Aaron Ramsey and Santi Cazorla, Paulinho will need to be at his sharpest and look to stop Arsenal from playing their passing game. His performances have only improved ever since joining the Lily Whites but this will be the real test for the Brazilian international who would be central to any chances Spurs have of winning the derby.
Arsenal 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
The Gunners have won the last 2 North London derbies held at the Emirates by a 5-2 scoreline and a bet on the same would be a good shout but with the teams a lot closer than previous seasons and the atmosphere around Arsenal not the most positive, the Gunners could feel the pressure playing in front of their home fans. Having come this close to the end of the transfer window there is a sense of anxiety among the fans and that could play a part if the team isn't winning heading towards the last quarter of the game. However the players would be motivated enough by the manager and by the magitude of the ocassion. Most of the Spurs midfield and attack will be playing their first North London derby while every Arsenal player who will start on Sunday has been involved in this fixture before. That in itself swings the advantage meter in favour of the home side. Could be a sneaky win, but sitting on the fence seems the best bet.
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When The World Woke Up
( Originally Published 1916 )
JOHN FISKE calls the thirteenth century "the glorious century." In H. L. Chamberlain's recent volume is a list of some of the wonders of that time. I condense them here, to give the reader a bird's-eye view of that century, in which the world woke up.
In Europe the Hansa and Rhenish Alliance of Cities was formed, "paving the way," says Ranke, "for civic liberty and the formation of powerful states."
The Magna Charta was proclaimed in England in 1215, "a solemn proclamation of the inviolability of the great principle of personal freedom and personal security."
During this century the slave trade disappeared from European countries (except Spain).
Money begins to take the place of barter in buying and selling; the foundation of modern business is laid.
Paper is first manufactured, "the most momentous industrial achievement till the invention of the locomotive."
The religious awakening under Francis of Assisi occurred. Thode says : "This movement gives men the first forewarning of universal freedom of thought.''
Scholars like Albertus Magnus and Roger Bacon prepared the ground for modern natural science by turning the attention of men from logical disputes to mathematics, physics, astronomy, and chemistry.
"A new era in mathematical science began," says Cantor; this was especially the work of Leonardo of Pisa, who was the first to introduce to Europe the Indian (falsely called Arabian) numerical signs; also Jordanus Saxo, who initiated us into the art of algebraic calculation (also originally invented by the Hindoos) .
The first dissection of a human body took place at the close of this century.
Dante lived in the thirteenth century.
Adam de la Halle, born in 1240, was the first master of note in the treatment of counterpoint, so that with him modern music in a strict sense begins. Gevaert, the musical authority, writes: "Henceforward we must consider the thirteenth century, formerly so despised, as the beginner of all modern art."
Giotto, Cimabue, and Niccolo Pisano were of the thirteenth century; and to them the world is indebted for a perfectly new art, that of modern painting.
Almost all the masterpieces of Gothic architecture, "the incomparable beauty of which we today admire, but cannot imitate," originated in this century.
The first purely secular university, Bologna, was founded shortly before 1200.
In the thirteenth century Marco Polo made his expeditions of discovery which laid the foundations of our knowledge of the earth's surface. This beginning of world geography is the germ that ripens into world-civilization and world-government, which we are now commencing to grasp as an ideal.
But, most significant of all, it was in the thirteenth century that the long and horrid darkness that had closed upon men's minds began to lift.
The western world ceased to sleep and to dream and began to awaken, to live, to do.
"Men, so to speak, turned a corner in their course, the past vanished from their sight, hence-forth they belong to the future."
The declaration of the Magna Charta sounds as a trumpet blast for all modern morals, a sentiment not yet realized, but understood and toward which we aim :
"No one may be condemned except in accordance with the laws of the land. Right and justice may not be bought nor refused."
Since June 15, 1215, when this decree went forth, it has become a law above all laws; senates and kings must bow to it.


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- Original Article | https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15120-hemorrhoids
- Date Published | November 27, 2017
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- Health Library | Disease & Conditions | Hemorrhoids
How common are hemorrhoids?
You may be surprised to learn that hemorrhoids are a normal part of our anatomy. We have both internal and external hemorrhoids, located inside the anal canal and around the anal opening, respectively. The internal hemorrhoids are a part of the blood supply to the anus and are made up of small arterial branches. External hemorrhoids are veins.
We are not aware of our hemorrhoids when they are in their normal state. They cause no symptoms. But sometimes we can develop problems because of our internal hemorrhoids. This is known as "internal hemorrhoidal disease." Such symptoms can occur occasionally (flare ups) or may be chronic (long-term).
External hemorrhoids cause symptoms when a blood clot suddenly forms in one of the veins at the anus opening; this is known as a "thrombosed external hemorrhoid." This blood clot results in a firm external lump that may cause anal pain and, at times, bleeding between bowel movements.
Both internal and external hemorrhoidal problems are common. There are treatment options.
What are the causes of hemorrhoid problems?
Factors that can lead to the development of hemorrhoid problems include:
- Straining during bowel movements or heavy lifting or vigorous activity.
- Hard or watery bowel movements.
- Sitting on the toilet for a long time (for example, while reading or playing video games).
- A low-fiber diet.
- Pregnancy and vaginal deliveries.
- Aging.
What are the symptoms of internal hemorrhoidal disease?
The symptoms of internal hemorrhoidal disease include:
- Rectal bleeding, usually bright red, during and occasionally between bowel movements.
- Anal pain, especially during or after bowel movements.
- Anal itching or burning.
- Anal area is hard to clean.
- Bulging (prolapse) of the internal hemorrhoids during bowel movements. The hemorrhoids may go back in on their own, or can be pushed back inside the anus by hand.
- Drainage.
Diagnosis and Tests
How are hemorrhoids diagnosed?
A diagnosis of a hemorrhoidal problem begins with a visit to your doctor. The doctor will ask about your symptoms and perform a physical examination of the anal area.
During an anal examination, the doctor will:
- Look at skin around the anus;
- Do a digital rectal examination, in which a gloved, lubricated finger is gently inserted into the anus; and
- Check the inside of the anal canal—where the internal hemorrhoids are located—with a short lighted probe called an anoscope.
In some cases you may need another, more extensive exam, like a colonoscopy, to make sure your symptoms are not due to any other disease in your colon or rectum.
Management and Treatment
How is internal hemorrhoidal disease treated?
Various treatments are available for internal hemorrhoidal disease. Not all people will require an office procedure or surgery.
For milder or occasional symptoms, the following treatments can help:
- Keep stool soft and regular by increasing the amount of fiber in your diet to 30 grams/day and, if needed, by starting a fiber supplement.
- Develop good toilet habits, such as not straining or sitting on the toilet for a long period of time. If you are constipated, a stool softener or laxative may be added after talking with your doctor.
- Take a warm tub or sitz bath to relieve more severe pain from bowel movements.
For more severe or chronic symptoms, other options are available. The best procedure for you depends on the size of the internal hemorrhoids and how severe your symptoms are.
Techniques for treating internal hemorrhoidal disease include:
- Rubber band ligation: Usually performed in the office without sedation, rubber band ligation involves placing rubber bands at the base of the internal hemorrhoid to cut off its blood supply, allowing it to fall off.
- Sclerotherapy: In an office setting, a sclerosing (chemical) agent is injected into the internal hemorrhoid to create scar tissue to fix it in place.
- Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation: This surgical procedure, done in the operating room under general anesthesia, uses a special anal probe equipped with a Doppler device. Blood vessels leading to the internal hemorrhoids are identified and then tied off (ligated), causing them to shrink. The internal hemorrhoids can also be fixed in place with stitches.
- Stapled hemorrhoidopexy, or Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids (PPH): Also done in the operating room, a special stapling device removes a donut of the rectal lining, which then pulls the bulging internal hemorrhoids back into the anus.
- Excisional hemorrhoidectomy: The internal and, if appropriate, external hemorrhoids are removed by cutting them out.
- Infrared coagulation: Coagulation of the veins feeding the hemorrhoids can be done as an outpatient procedure in the office.
In most cases, a thrombosed external hemorrhoid does not need surgery. As the blood clot dissolves, the thrombosed external hemorrhoid shrinks. If needed, the clot can be removed or the thrombosed external hemorrhoid completely cut out. This minor procedure can usually be done in the office.
How can I prevent internal hemorrhoidal disease?
Here are some ways to prevent internal hemorrhoidal disease:
- Try to keep your stool soft and regular. Make sure you get enough fiber in your diet, about 30 grams/day, by eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. A fiber supplement may help you reach your fiber goal. Your doctor may suggest a stool softener or laxative.
- Exercise regularly to help prevent constipation.
- Maintain good toilet habits. Don't strain or sit too long on the toilet.
- Do not delay bowel movements. Go to the toilet when you feel the urge.
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Hemorrhoids Accessed 5/18/2016.
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Hemorrhoids Accessed 5/18/2016.
- American Academy of Family Physicians. Hemorrhoids Accessed 5/18/2016.
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The Center for California Studies operates as a public education, public service and applied research office of CSU, Sacramento devoted to promoting the understanding of California's history, cultures and public policies. As part of its public service responsibilities, the Center administers the nationally renowned Capital Fellows Programs. The programs include the Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program, the Executive Fellowship Program, the Judicial Administration Fellowship Program, and the California Senate Fellows. Through these programs, 64 fellows are selected to spend close to one year working with the California Legislative, Executive or Judicial branches of government. Fellows receive a modest stipend and benefits in exchange for full-time professional work in state government. The fellows are enrolled as graduate students (six units) at CSU, Sacramento and participate in a carefully planned educational program built around their governmental experience.
The direct costs of the Capital Fellows Programs consist of stipends, benefits and tuition and fees for the 64 fellows. There are also operating expenditures associated with administering the program calculated at 10 percent of the direct costs.
Participants in the four Capital Fellows Programs are enrolled as graduate students at CSU, Sacramento and the program budgets have always included funds to pay required graduate tuition and fees. Currently (for 2010/11) the tuition and fees for a part-time graduate student are $1,994. The budget proposal presumes a 10 percent increase in graduate student tuition in 2011/12.
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The NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency has signed a three-year deal with Civica to implement Microsoft's Enterprise Agreement in England. The contract is worth £19.4m over the next 12 months.
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Steve Reynolds, managing director at Civica Services, said the contract would allow NHS organisations to upgrade their desktops without having to go through a complex tendering process. It will also offer good economies of scale and ease deployment issues, he said.
Judith Jordan, an analyst at Ovum Holway, said Microsoft's change in licensing last year left the NHS little choice but to adopt the software giant's Enterprise Agreement.
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I'm surprised we got so many other concept characters before Eldor. It would be such a weird gap in the line if he never got released while dudes like Vykron and Fighting Foe Men have.
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I'm surprised we got so many other concept characters before Eldor. It would be such a weird gap in the line if he never got released while dudes like Vykron and Fighting Foe Men have.
I think he's a must have. I know that they want to focus on the rest of the vintage line, and the heavy hitters from NA and POP, but I think Eldor SHOULD be done too. I hope Mattel considers him important cannon.
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Ya know... After looking at some of the other concept characters, I really would like to get most of these. It's a shame so many people are against them.
If you had to close the line tomorrow... Eldor deserves, finally, a toy form!
I'm actually quite surprised that we haven't got Eldor by now.
In fact, if more characters like Eldor would have been released instead of EVERY SINGLE HEAVY HITTER available in the MotUniverse, I don't believe we'd be facing the current situation.
I definitely want an Eldor figure but not at the expense of the figures that are in the most demand. I think Mattel could get away with Eldor but this Star Sister and FFM stuff has to end! I still contend that if Mattel had produced a Horde Trooper three pack instead of the FFM this year we would not have this situation right now.
We Want EL-DOR!!
We Want EL-DOR!!
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He us a must! Hopefully he's slated for 2013!
I really enjoyed his appearance in the mini comics, and I would love to have him in the line as a sub exclusive.
There are many, many factors involved in why the subscriptions are down, and I don't think it's as simple as the choice of the Fighting Foe Men for the 3-pack.
If it had been Horde Troopers, I don't think the subs would've been much higher, if at all, and you'd still have people complaining that if the line is ending soon, why did they make a 3-pack with all the same figure instead of three different characters, and on and on . . .
I have to agree, many fans just don't want an expensive 3-pack, let alone a 3-pack of all the same figure. Give us Horde Trooper on a single card release like the vintage one, then the people who want to army build and buy more then one can and the people who don't can just get the one figure :hmgrin:
I blown away that he hasnt come out yet. I felt for sure this year 2012 he was going to make it.
I do not want the line to close without this core character.
Absolutely. Eldor its one of the most important concept characters in the line, and I'm curious to know more about him in the bio :hmroll:
I really hope Eldor does not fall under the 'no more concept characters' bracket, he's one of my most wanted characters :hmgrin:
While getting Eldor would be awesome, I wouldn't want it to be at the expense of any Great Rebellion member or key Filmation character.
If he takes the place of someone like Rotar or Twistoid, who I have no desire to see in the line, I won't mind.
Does any one know what he( the prototype ) looks like under the hood? does he have short Obi-wan hair, or more combed back like Fisto or maybe long?
He's pretty old, so I'd imagine balding or bald-headed more than likely. :hmgrin:
I'd prefer Obi-wan style myself
Anyone else hope he comes with a recolored reuse of Keldor's cape? I know the prototype didn't have a cape, but I think it would increase his old wizard-ishness. Nice thing about Keldor's is it looks good with long hair or a hood and leave room for a weapon on the back (not sure what that would be). Also hope he gets a Gandalf-esque staff, although now we're probably talking weapons pack fodder.
Also about Dekker, I think his boots would be great to reuse on Eldor. Heck, they could even reuse Dekker's vest! He just needs sleeves, and the other accessories I mentioned (and of course the Book of Spells).
Eldor definately needs his book of spells and a Gandolf like staff! Let it be soon!
I can't wait to see his Holographic Book of Spells :skgrin:
We need to see him sooner than later. I'm shocked we haven't already.


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Ireland vs. Germany: Breaking Down Scorers Who Must Deliver for GermansOctober 12, 2012
Germany—who sits atop the Group Three table standings in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers—will take on the Republic of Ireland at 2:45 p.m. ET on Friday.
The Germans have been impressive thus far, scoring five goals in two matches and surrendering just one goal during that span.
Ireland will be looking to gain ground in the standings, but they'll have to contend with these three goal-scoring threats from the Germans:
Mesut Ozil
Ozil has been a lethal left-footed scorer for the German club so far in the qualifiers.
He got the World Cup qualifiers rolling for Germany, scoring two goals in a 3-0 rout of Faroe Islands in the first game on Sept. 7.
In the next qualifier against Austria, Ozil was the most crucial player again, adding a goal and an assist to get Germany past Austria, 2-1.
If Germany is going to gain some points in the standings, they need Ozil to be at his best like he has been so far.
Mario Gotze
The combination of Ozil and Mario Gotze has been solid for the Germans, as they're 2-0 in the Group Three table standings.
Gotze has complimented Ozil nicely, scoring a goal in the 3-0 victory over Faroe Islands.
After missing the 2-1 win over Austria, Gotze will be fit to play against Ireland on Friday, according to Goal.com.
This bodes well for Germany, as the rest Gotze received should give him fresh legs to help Germany defeat Ireland and extend its lead in the standings.
Marco Reus
Along with Ozil and Gotze, Marco Reus presents the best scoring threat for the Germans against Ireland on Friday.
Though he didn't score, Reus was extremely effective against the Faroe Islands, recording a team high three shots on goal, helping set up Ozil for two goals.
And then against Austria, Reus was able to find the back of the net to open up the scoring for Germany in its second World Cup qualifying match.
As long as Reus continues to put the ball on net like he has done so far, the Germans shouldn't have a problem scoring against the Irish on Friday.
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NY Jewish Group Helps Parents Screen Genetic Disease
If you were at risk of having a child that could be unable to speak, walk or talk, wouldn't you want to know? That's the principle behind a program based here in New York that is educating Jewish couples about a series of rare yet devastating disorders.
This is Randy Yudenfriend Glaser. Her daughter, Lauren, is confined to life in a wheelchair. She can't speak, and needs around the clock care. Lauren has Mucolipidosis Type 4, a genetic disorder found more frequently in Ashkenazi Jews than the general population.
Randy's son Jonathan also has the disease. A pregnancy screening failed to detect his condition. The pain of caring for two disabled children led Yudenfriend Glaser to co found the Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium – which helps educate the public about the existence of these serious conditions.
The program she helped create has a way to prevent that heartache: screening and education. The Jewish Genetic Disease Consortium wants Jewish couples thinking of starting a family to get screened by a doctor before they become pregnant. The goal is to find out if they carry the genes for one or more of the 19 screenable Jewish genetic diseases. If both parents carry a gene that corresponds with a particular disorder, they have a 25 percent chance of having a child that suffers from it.
And who else better to serve as educator than a rabbi? The JGDC works with rabbis like Deborah Bravo to help them provide premarital counseling on screening and options.
Options for at-risk couples include adoption or selective in-vitro fertilization, allowing doctors to select a fertilized egg that won't produce a child with a disease. Once the woman is pregnant with an affected child, Bravo says, the options are limited to having the child or terminating the pregnancy.
Unfortunately the risk that a couple can have a child with one of these rare diseases can never be fully eliminated. But thanks to work of some passionate people, Jewish couples can at least understand the risks and how to mitigate them.
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Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner, executive producers of HBO's "Girls," tweeted a photo today from the show's set that will only encourage more comparisons between the buzzy series about female twenty-somethings in New York and that other HBO show about female forty-somethings in New York.
Note: if you want to know nothing about the next season of "Girls," stop reading. If, however, you want to see something delightful involving a revered character from "Sex and the City," then for God's sake, continue.
Menage a Noth RT— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) July 31, 2012
@campsucks: Spoiler alert? twitter.com/campsucks/stat…
That's right, Chris Noth — Mr. Big himself — was on the set, apparently doling out bear hugs to any executive producer he met. Given Konner's "spoiler alert?" language, the photo implies that Noth may appear in at least one episode of season two of "Girls."
So will he have an affair with Hannah? Become the new boss who touches her inappropriately? Turn out to be Adam's surprisingly hot uncle?
The possibilities are endless. Also endless: the opportunities for "Girls" detractors to point to this image as exhibit A in the case dubbed "Why 'Girls' is Really Just a 'Muppet Babies' Version of 'Sex and the City.'" In fact, I can already hear some people making opening arguments in that pop cultural trial right now. (For the record, I would volunteer to serve, pro bono, on the "Girls" defense team in that important court proceeding.)
Oh, and just to add further to the "SATC" delight of all this: Stanford Blatch has already tweeted a response to the photo.
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Remember when Nina tweeted this cute picture of a baby zebra on set and everyone was wondering what such an exotic animal was doing in the woods of Mystic Falls?
Well, thanks to alwayschoosenina Tumblr, we now have the answer:
"Paul told us the story at the private m&g at the convention in August. He showed us a video on his phone of him and Nina with the zebra it was so cute I thought I would die. He was like in love with this zebra it was obvious to me that he was just so amused by the situation."
"I think this is the cutest thing in the world, I took a whole bunch of photos. So we had this scene with a deer, where someone is hunting for a deer. This deer that they brought in, this stunt deer, was a baby deer… and apparently it had anxiety. It couldn't handle being away from its best friend, the baby zebra. So the baby zebra and the best friend deer would have anxiety when they were apart so they had to travel together. So they brought the zebra for no other reason than to just be on set with the baby deer. Is that not the cutest thing?"


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Thursday, February 16, 2017 - 3:00pm
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has recently produced a poster that highlights 30 of the state's 97 species of crayfish. The poster is available to the public for free at any Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF) Fisheries Section district office. For contact information, click here.
The poster is also available by mail. To order, send a check for $3 to cover postage to ADCNR, 64 N. Union St., Suite 106, Montgomery, Ala., 36130. Please make the check out to ADCNR.
"The poster makes an excellent classroom resource for teachers across the state," said Doug Darr, WFF Aquatic Education Coordinator. "From the eight-inch Tennessee bottlebrush, the state's largest crayfish, to the smallest, the one-inch least crayfish, the poster depicts the diversity of size and color within Alabama's crayfish population."
As one of the most biologically diverse states in the country, Alabama leads the nation in total number of freshwater fish, mussel, snail and crayfish species. There are approximately 400 crayfish species in North America. To date, 97 species of crayfish are known to occur in the state.
Crayfish thrive in Alabama thanks, in part, to the state's abundant freshwater habitat. They can be found in streams, swamps, roadside ditches, caves and even in underground burrows. Crayfish may be vegetarians, scavengers, predators or serve as food for other animals, making them an important part Alabama's freshwater habitats.
Since 2013, surveys of Alabama's waterways have led to the discovery of 14 previously unknown crayfish species.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama's natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Parks, State Lands, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com.


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What You Have To Do For a Buck Sometimes
I was filling out four different product rebate requests this morning, more fallout from my shopping spree a couple weeks ago: two cell phones and two Turbotax programs.
I sort of resent all the contortions you have to go through to submit these things. Halfway through, I start to feel like I'm part of a Candid Camera stunt as I'm cutting out bar codes and proofs of purchase, filling out multiple forms, licking stamps and envelopes (well, not the stamps, anymore, I guess), knowing all the while that any error or omission will result in no rebate. I wonder if anyone's actually bled to death while using an Exacto knife to wrench the barcode off of a blisterpack or cardboard box.
Then, there's the hollow feeling when the $10 checks trickle in. Wouldn't it be easier for everyone if they just gave me a discount at the register?


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Happy Friday Loves!! Welcome to Fashion Fridays: Five Looks We Love Valentines Day Edition.
This week's theme is: Valentines Day. Even if you don't personally celebrate Valentines Day, dressing for it can be super fun. Wearing bright, feminine colors & prints like reds, pinks, hearts, and whites can really get your spirit going. I love mixing red & pink together. It's something that can be done, even though most wouldn't think of mixing the two. It's all about feeling pretty which always boosts your self esteem and your mood.
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'There was really no discussion about not including it,' director Dan Cutforth tells MTV News.
By Christina Garibaldi

Katy Perry is setting off some fireworks of her own this week, but she's doing it at the box office.

Perry's much anticipated 3-D documentary "Part of Me" has finally hit theaters, and fans are about to get an inside peek at what really went on behind the scenes over the pop star's past year.

The movie explores several aspects of Perry's life, from her strict upbringing and her label disputes to her massive California Dreams Tour and, of course, her much-publicized divorce from Russell Brand.

Yet even though she suffered through her hardships on camera, directors Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz reveal that Perry did not want to cut these scenes from the movie, no matter how emotional they may have been.

"There was never really any discussion of taking out the scenes that are a bit more emotional, maybe a bit more difficult, a bit harder to watch sometimes. I think it was important to Katy," Cutforth told MTV News at the movie's Hollywood premiere. "People knew what she went through was not easy for her, and to make it look like it was would have been untruthful, and that's not her way. So there was really no discussion about not including it."

And they could never have imagined while filming this movie that Perry would experience so many career highs but at the same time see the collapse of her relationship.

"This movie captures an amazing moment in time," Lipsitz said. "When she started out on the tour, she probably didn't think it was going to be what it was going to be. The year was filled with five #1 singles, the highest point of her career, and an emotional heartbreak, so I think the two of those together make for an incredible film."

It wasn't easy to decide what would make it into the film. With a plethora of footage to use, Cutforth and Lipsitz had the arduous task of deciding what would be most compelling to her fans.

"It was not an easy task pulling this together," Cutforth said. "There were hundreds of hours of footage that had to be shaped into this movie in a very short space of time. It was a little scary at times, but it was always inspiring and exciting."

With hours of footage, of course, some of it ended up on the cutting-room floor, including one scene that Lipsitz felt fans would have really enjoyed.

"We had a scene of her writing 'Wide Awake,' and I think that may be one thing people would love to have seen: Katy in the writing process," Lipsitz said. "But it just didn't fit in the film, so it will be on the DVD."

"Katy Perry: Part of Me" is in theaters now.

Check out everything we've got on "Katy Perry: Part of Me."

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