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Jon Kitna Named Football Coach at Lincoln High School
Former Seahawks quarterback Jon Kitna was a three-sport athlete at Tacoma's Lincoln High School, playing football, basketball and baseball before graduating in 1991. And on January 26, 2012, he returned to his alma matar as the school's new football coach.
Kitna, who retired on January 12 after a 15-year career as an NFL quarterback, including four years (1997-2000) with the Seahawks, returned to Lincoln earlier in the week as a part-time math teacher. He graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in math education. Kitna also went on to lead Central to the NAIA National Football Championship in 1995.
Kitna's path to the NFL began when he led the Barcelona Dragons to the 1997 World Bowl Championship, and being named the World's Most Valuable Player in NFL Europe.
His NFL career began when he made the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 1997, backing up Warren Moon his first year and most of 1998 before starting the final five games of the season. In 1999 he started 15 games for the Seahawks, leading them to a 9–7 record and winning the AFC West. After four seasons with Seattle, Kitna went on to play in Cincinnati (2001-2005), Detroit (2006-2008) and Dallas (2009-2011).
At a news conference to introduce him as the new football coach, Kitna talked about his desire to coach a high school football team.
"My wife and I always felt like these years in the NFL have prepared us for what our real calling in life is going to be, as teachers and running a high school football program," Kitna said.
Kitna also spoke about using sports to produce men of integrity and future leaders. And he stated an ambitious and inspiring goal to turn Lincoln into one of the top football programs in the Northwest.
"A program that will be relevant and competitive state wide within five years," he said, "and nationally within 10 years."
Kitna said the team will no longer run the Wing-T, but he didn't want to reveal what type of offense he'll install.
"I know what I want to do and I've already got the playbook," he said." I just don't want to let it out yet."


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This week we discuss the effects of the Olympics on SMEs.
London's Lancaster House will showcase British businesses during the Games expecting to generate £1bn of new trade.
The Global Investment Conference will hold 17 summits with Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google, among the attendees.
More than 2,000 UK businesses and 1,000 international groups have registered to attend, negotiate deals and promote their products.
Meanwhile, The Federation of Small Businesses wants London Councils to claim a £25m slice of the £500m Olympic underspend to help SMEs that suffer a drop in passing trade during the event.
38% of smaller firms surveyed by the organisation expect the Games to detrimentally affect their business, primarily through parking issues and transport restrictions.
Finally, even the smallest of businesses can bid for a range of prestigious Olympics legacy contracts through the website, CompeteFor.
Contracts include adapting the Olympic Park and running the Aquatic Centre after the Games and CompeteFor will also pair companies which are not large enough to complete contracts alone.
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If you clicked on this link, you probably share the same enthusiasm for video games as I do. I've started this blog as a way of sharing my thoughts about something I love. This isn't meant to be a gaming website with all the latest headlines or in-depth reviews; I'm essentially just rambling about gaming. If you share similar interests and passions, you might find something you like.
I first got into gaming when I was about 7 years old, when a friend asked me to look after his GameBoy that had a copy of Pokemon Blue; he had accidentally deleted his save file and wanted someone to get him back to the point in the game he was at before he lost it. I was hooked immediately. I levelled up that Bulbasaur better than my friend ever did, and I was distraught when I had to return the game and leave all the work I had put into my Pokemon in someone else's hands. After that, and before my parents bought me a console, I would go round to my friends' houses and beg to play on theirs; when I got my first GameBoy I played Pokemon Gold every second I could. I couldn't believe the level of engagement that video games allowed: sure, I loved reading books and watching TV, but with video games you could be the heroes that you could otherwise only imagine.
My parents very kindly fuelled my gaming addiction by buying me a PS1 around 1999, and I fell in love instantly – how could I not? I poured hours into the likes of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, and played a ton of ISS (the precursor to Pro Evolution Soccer). After a couple of years I got my hands on the greatest console of all time (in my opinion): the PS2, which will always be special to me and dominated most of my free time in my early teens. I drifted away from gaming when I went to university, but after I graduated and started working I was drawn back in, and bought a second-hand PS3. Instead of going with the newer PS4 I delved into a bunch of games I had missed in the last few years – Mass Effect, Uncharted, The Last Of Us, etc. – and recaptured my love of gaming. Recently I bought a PS4, finally catching up to the rest of the world after months of living vicariously through online reviews and gaming podcasts.
All of this is a roundabout way of saying that I fucking love video games, and I figured that a blog was a nice way to cultivate one of my passions and share some thoughts about this amazing medium. I plan to write posts about… well, whatever I feel like really. I've got a few shiny new games to get through, so I'll probably write about my experiences with them as I play them; I also have a small collection of my favourite PS2 games and a console on which to play them, so in the future I may dive back in to those – and no doubt come away disappointed that they don't quite live up to my nostalgia-fuelled memories.
I hope you enjoy what you find on here, and remember that this is all just my opinion – you're allowed to disagree if you want.
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As an outsider looking in -- I am, after all, a Roman emperor -- I am always bemused by the rampant Pictish nationalism on the internet. Whenever the subject of the Romans in Scotland arises, you can be sure that a Pictish sympathiser will pop up to berate us for our interest in an alien imperialist power. In any discussion of Caledonia, it seems that we should be rooting for the underdog, the downtrodden native.
The resurgence of interest in the Ninth Legion (see previous posts here and here) seems to have touched a Pictish nerve. And an earlier post on Roman Nonsense on the internet attracted a rash of argumentative comments from individuals with suspiciously Pictish names like Thormod and Calag.
It is one thing to be enthusiastically interested in a past culture, and steeping yourself in the evidence for that culture. After all, re-enactors do that, and occasionally come up with a surprisingly new slant on the ancient evidence. But it is quite another thing to be fanatically obsessed to the point that evidence no longer matters, and a blinkered anti-Roman, anti-imperialist view colors your judgment.
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The fridge and drawer slide project for the rear of the 4x4 has been making steady progress. All the pieces have been cut out but they won't be assembled until the slides are delivered sometime in the next week. A test fit has been undertaken to ensure the base of each cabinet is stable.
The right side doesn't extend to the vertical wall of the vehicle because access is needed for the jack which is stowed inside the wall. I'll have to think of another use for this area.
Meanwhile I've experienced a problem Moses didn't have. None of his tablets malfunctioned but my Samsung Galaxy S 10.5 inch tablet died during the night. I'd left it on charge and in the morning it wouldn't turn on. A couple of tests confirmed the problem wasn't the charger or lead so I removed the back to check the connections to the battery.
I did this by slipping a thumbnail between the chrome edge and the plastic back and then used a credit card to carefully "pop" the clips around the perimeter. Two ribbon cables cross over the battery with the battery connection in the middle. After checking the terminal connections I came to the conclusion the lithium battery has died. This should have been anticipated as the recharging has been sporadic.
today I bought a replacement battery on Ebay for $29.99 which should arrive by 12 Feb. It appears replacing a Samsung tablet battery is a reasonably easy task. Those Apple iPads' <yuk> are a completely different story. The iPad has to almost be totally dismantled to get at the battery. One suspects Apple isn't interested in extending the life of their product and would rather the owner purchased a new one.


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Exploring America's wide open (parking) spaces. Arches National Park, Utah. © Ryan Schierling
I'm sure Arches National Park has been in National Geographic a bit. Maybe you've seen postcards of it. Certainly you've seen images of the incredible red sandstone cliffs and towering arches (probably with a mountain biker in silhouette) on an office wall motivational poster pushing you toward what must be inevitable success.
It is an incredible, beautiful, nearly alien landscape.
No mid-afternoon photograph I could take after nearly three days on the road can do it justice. All I want is a hot shower, a cold beer, and to never drive all of our belongings (with my car attached to them) halfway across the country ever again.
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Hood: First NHRA Race A Real Ear-Opener
Commerce, Ga. – After witnessing several hundred NASCAR races (I've actually lost count) in person over the past three decades, I experienced a motorsports first on Saturday when I attended my first NHRA event.
Though it was the final day of qualifying for the Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway to set the field for Sunday's action at the historic dragstrip located about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta, there was no shortage of action. A large crowd was rewarded for sitting through multiple rain delays by witnessing history when 15-time Funny Car champion John Force earned the No. 1 qualifying position for Sunday's finals.
It was the 138th time in the 62-year-old Force's career he will head into the final round as the No. 1 qualifier. The feat ties him with Pro Stock legend Warren Johnson of nearby Sugar Hill, Ga.
As for my day at the track located just off Interstate 85, I couldn't help but draw comparisons between the NASCAR and the National Hot Rod Association.
I live just 30 miles south of Commerce, which makes it even harder for me to believe that, until Saturday, I'd never even laid eyes on this dragstrip. I had passed by the entrance literally hundreds of times throughout the years but, for some inexplicable reason, had failed to turn onto the road that leads to the facility.
Commerce is best known around these parts as the outlet capital of northeast Georgia.
But during mid-May each year, the population here temporarily swells as thousands of drag racing enthusiasts make their way to this relatively small town.
As I entered the grounds on Saturday, it had the feel of a NASCAR event. I saw motorhomes, tents, tailgaters, folks on four-wheelers and fans wearing racing hats and shirts. Though I did see a Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. shirt, most folks were sporting clothing carrying the names John Force, Ashley Force Hood, Ron Capps and Brandon Bernstein.
After walking through the gates, I immediately noticed that the souvenir haulers were parked adjacent to the garage. This is unlike NASCAR events where these rigs are often found in the parking lot.
I was most impressed with the fact that any fan holding a ticket (reserved or general admission) was permitted to stroll through the garage and see the cars, drivers and teams upclose.
There were no fancy garage stalls. The teams parked their cars parallel with their haulers. Large awnings covered the cars and teams' workplace.
Fans were permitted to get within just a few feet of the teams as they thrashed on the machines.
I spent the majority of the day sitting in the grandstands and soaking up the
There was a jumbotron, which showed lives shots of the action and replays. There was a very informative gentleman working the public address system, which was very easy to hear when the cars weren't screaming down the track.
The show moved rather steadily, but I noticed about a 10-minute or so break as one classification concluded and another began rolling to the starting line.
I couldn't hold back a chuckle during one of the mini-intermissions when the track announcer started rattling off NASCAR trivia. I didn't happen to hear the question, but the answer was Kurt Busch.
Now tell me NASCAR fans, when's the last time you attended a NASCAR event and heard a track official began quizzing the crowd with NHRA trivia. I'm going to take a guess and say never.
I was also somewhat surprised by the makeup of Saturday's crowd. Not that there's anything wrong with this, but I noticed a large contingent of enthusiastic black fans in attendance. Perhaps NASCAR's should take a note or two from the NHRA playbook on how to appeal to minorities.
As for the action, I was simply astounded during each Top Fuel and Funny Car run.
RacinToday.com colleague Rick Minter had warned me in advance to bring along ear plugs or headphones to protect my hearing. It turns out that his advice was accurate as the decibel level bounced off the chart each time the tree turned green.
As the cars zipped down the track, I was simply amazed to feel the stands literally vibrate and feel a powerful force ricochet off my chest.
It nearly took my breath away and was unlike anything in motorsports I've ever seen.
Despite being forced to dodge the rain drops, it was an enjoyable and memorable experience.
I didn't find out if I should expect to bump into Ashley Force Hood at my next family reunion. But I did walk away knowing my next trip to Commerce likely won't be to go shopping at the outlet malls.
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This is definitely a nice, moisturizing product. It moisturizes your skin and keeps it soft for hours. However, as a sufferer of migraines, the scent is very, very strong, and it lingers. Every time I use it, I get a migraine due to the scent being so overpowering. It's pretty disappointing that I can't continue to use this product, because it truly is an amazing body butter. It's smooth and easy to apply. Some of the body butters I've purchased previously have been really stiff and harder to work with, but this is very smooth and applies wonderfully. It absorbs into your skin quickly, and doesn't leave you greasy. It even has a nice smell, it's just too strong for me. I'd recommend this for anyone who isn't prone to migraines. As long as you aren't sensitive to strong scents, go for it, it's a great purchase!
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It stays in place, isn't sticky or greasy. You can turn the container upside down and it does not come out. It's a very thick consistency. It feels very smooth and nice on your skin. Some body butters make you greasy because they don't absorb quickly enough, but this one doesn't have that issue.
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Jan. 16, 2010
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - LMU converted all six of its free throws in the final minute to hang on and beat Santa Clara 60-56 Saturday afternoon at the Leavey Center.
Santa Clara (2-17; 0-4 WCC) led by two at the half and sophomore point guard Alyssa Shoji poured-in 15 second-half points to put the host Broncos in position to challenge down the stretch.
However, LMU (9-8; 2-1 WCC) received a game-high 18 points from Alex Cowlings, who made 7-of-8 shots and went 4-for-4 from the line with the game in the balance. LMU posts a sweep on its Bay Area road trip. The Lions knocked-off USF 63-55 on Thursday.
Using five freshmen and the consistent play of all-league power forward Lena Gipson, the Broncos led at the half 29-27. Gipson scored 16 points, had nine rebounds and four steals.
Santa Clara recovered from a slow start, in which LMU scored the first seven points, tying the game at 12 apiece on one of Gipson's eight field goals.
Freshman guard Noe Viloria gave the Broncos its first lead, 17-16 at the 11:49 mark, swishing-in a 3 from the top of the key. Bronco newcomers accounted for 10 points in the opening period and senior Maggie Goldenberger connected on three early jumpers.
The Broncos limited its turnovers to a season's best three in the first 20 minutes and committed just 12 on the afternoon.
Shoji picked up the scoring load for SCU following the intermission, making one of her two 3s to keep the Broncos in front 39-37 with 14:42 left. Shoji leads the Broncos in scoring, assists and minutes. She finished with four helpers on Saturday, eclipsing the 100-assist plateau for her career.
Kavita Goss buried the first of two consecutive Lion 3s to allow the visitors a slim lead at 45-42 with just over nine minutes left.
Trailing 52-46 at the four-minute mark, Goldenberger scored to get the Broncos within four. Shoji closed the gap to two, 54-52 with 56 seconds remaining, on a driving layup down the lane.
Cowling made two free throws on the ensuing possession to push the lead back to four. With 14 seconds left Gipson banked-in a five-footer to make it 56-54. After two Renahy Young free throws and a quick coast-to-coast basket by Shoji, Cowling would make two more free throws to ice it.
GAME NOTES: Santa Clara was trying to avenge last season's quarterfinal loss to LMU in the WCC Tournament ... Santa Clara's 29-27 lead at the half was its sixth this season, including the second in its four WCC games ... freshman forward Becca Thomas played well off the bench for SCU, clearing a season-high five rebounds ... Lions went 14-of-18 from the line.


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The Secret
The Secret
In The Secret, the 30 wise men of the East are narrated, who were fermented in the soil of the world, whose perceptions of existence and unity became a mirror to humanity, who were immortalized with their voices and with what they conveyed. These 30 names were given place, each of whom will be the mentor of all times with their philosophies, sciences, beliefs and perceptions: Muhyiddin İbn Arabi; Abdulkadir Geylani; Hallac-ı Mansur; Niyazi Mısri; Kaygusuz Abdal; Pir Sultan Abdal; Hacı Bayram-ı Veli; Yunus Emre; Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli; Veysel Karani; Şeyh Bedreddin; Ahmed Yesevi; Haris b. Muhasibi; Mevlana; Seri-i Sakati; It is crucial to remember these 30 names and attributes who have guided the men of all times with their awakenings and notices. The documentary series, The Secret was created with this aim. The series with 30 episodes, in which each episode one individual was narrated,was prepared as 5-minute sections.
Produced By: Ismet YAZICI
Directed By: Ismet YAZICI
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what model TV? does it have the latest firmware?
Does it have multiple HDMI ports?
Are you trying to switch HDMI cables without turning everything off and back on?
Does your tv have an HDMI ARC/ CEC port?
What or why are you trying to loop thru so much stuff?
I have a similar problem. I have the audio runing thru an optic cable to my sound system. I put the device setting on HDMI and it works great, But them sometimes the sound goes away when I change channels and when I go back to the device settings menu it only has Dolby DIgital, Stereo and PCM. The HDMI option has vanished. And suggestions?
With the HDMI output used I found the optical output muted. I had to use component cables to my TV so that I would have my good 5.1 audio. Then I changed my amp to a Denon with multiple HDMI inputs and one output. The Denon switches devices to the TV and cleaned up the cabling mess behind the entertainment center. The Denon also has the ability to set an audio delay on each input. Easiest way to set the delay is watching golf at the tee box. I hated hearing the "whack" during the back swing!
Now if they could get their switching to handle the Dolby stream so that it does not drop at the switch points on local spots causing a mute until a valid Dolby stream is decoded again.


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Game For Fame: Hilarious party Board Game for up to 16 players! Family, Friends, Adults, Teens!
Game For Fame: Hilarious party Board Game for up to 16 players! Family, Friends, Adults, Teens!
Game for Fame is the best-selling party board game for families and friends which has left many Amazon reviewers "crying with laughter". Race from rags to riches and end up in stitches in a series of hilarious activities.
Money Maker cards see you working in teams to make your way round the board.
- Can you pull off a convincing Russian accent?
- Get your mouth around the trickiest of tongue-twisters?
- Gargle the national anthem?
- Or instantly become a convincing cross-breed by making the noise of a pig while moving like a penguin?
Under the pressure of the timer, these and many more crazy and funny challenges might not be as easy as they sound.
And to add to the pressure the Paparazzi are always waiting for an opportunity to make you their latest headline. A traitor in your midst or a bad review could set you back on your journey to stardom, whereas some great publicity or a Christmas single reaching the top of the charts can give your career a boost.
Release your inner celebrity in Game For Fame the party board game.
- 4-16 players
- Age 12 upwards
- Playing time of approximately 55 minutes
- Included: 1 gameboard, 4 character tokens, 130 Money Maker cards, notepad, bank cheques, sand-timer, 4 sharpened pencil, instructions.


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Proximity to our customers is an absolute priority. With our presence all over the world we are always at your side. We would be happy to see you at the upcoming exhibitions and conferences in 2017 and 2018.
During the next months, Bosch Packaging Technology presents its products and services here:
We are looking forward to meeting you there!


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Ceramic Sleeping Cat
In Stock!
This Ceramic Sleeping Cat, like most felines we know, doesn't seem to need much of a reason to take a catnap. Any time and any place is just fine. Hand painted and finished with a shiny glaze, this sweetly sleepy cat is sure to steal your heart. He'll look lovely on your desk, mantel or coffee table, but he's just as happy to catch up on his sleep outdoors. He'd look totally darling beside a small water feature, on your porch or amid some annuals in a flower bed. Wind & Weather Exclusive Design.
- Ceramic cat statuette
- Seems to be peacefully sleeping
- Will look lovely anywhere in your home
- Also ideal for outdoor display
- Weather-resistant material
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PowerOfTheHerb has a decades worth of experience sourcing and selling a rare herb commonly known as "Tongkat Ali", pronounced "Tong Cat Ali", which is it's Malaysian name. In Indonesia it is referred to as "Pasak Bumi".
Its botanical name is "Eurycoma Longifolia Jack" or "LongJack" for short.
For detailed info and facts about Tongkat click HERE
PoweroftheHerb sells 1:200 Tongkat Ali root extract standardized to 2.4% Eurycomanone. Using a standardised Tongkat Ali extract ensures it is both the correct species of plant and potent, other companies only test for purity which just means it does not contain contaminants etc, not that it is real or potent enough to be effective.
A great article about the importance of standardization can be found HERE
Add to this delayed-release capsules for increased absorbency and you have one of the most effective and innovative Tongkat products on the market today.
Now, due to the buying power of World A.B.S combined with a growing customer base thanks to a better product, better wholesale discounts can be obtained. This means the new extract actually costs you less than the old non-standardized version, which is great news for everybody!
POTH are official resellers for World A.B.S.
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More than just Tongkat!
There are other high-quality natural products also available, which can work well stacked with Tongkat or taken alone!
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In 2015 "The Journal of Applied Sciences" tested 41 Tongkat Ali extracts from known brands, purchased from Amazon.com, and found over 65% of them were either fake or too weak to be of use. This is exactly why you should only buy standardized extracts.
More info on this and other concerns can be found HERE
Why Choose Us?
2.4% Eurycomanone, Guaranteed!
HPLC analyzation during the extraction phase ensures the extract contains at least 2.4% eurycomanone, which proves not only that it's potent but also that it's genuine. Eurycomanone is considered one of the main active constituents within the Eurycoma plant and studies show it is largely responsible for many of Tongkat Ali's benefits. Other brands have been shown to contain just 0.8% or less, and many contain none at all meaning they cannot be real. Eurycomanone is also incredibly bitter, if it's not incredibly bittter it is either not real or low quality.
You can view eurycomanone studies HERE & HERE & HERE
The World A.B.SŌäó Certificate Of Analysis can be downloaded HERE
Microbiological testing was carried out by SGS and contaminant testing was carried out by Intertek, so you can be sure the extract is free from dangerous contents. Report ID's can be found in the COA for your verification.
Recommended by 365FITNESS MagazineCheck out the review by 365FITNESS HERE
Increased absorption with DRS capsules.
Many of the active compounds found in Tongkat Ali extract are acid sensitive, this means that when consumed as raw powder their oral bio-availability is approximately just 14% or less, and only around 33% when administered in a standard capsule.
When administered in DRS (Delayed Release System) capsules, the peak bioavailability increases to approximately 52% giving a vastly superior Tongkat Ali product. This is because the capsules have an enteric coating that is resistant to stomach acids, which would normally dissolve the capsule causing the extract within to be released early and any acid sensitive constituents would mostly be wasted, along with your money. Instead, the capsule passes through the stomach unharmed and eventually breaks down and releases the extract where it can be better absorbed by the body. No other Tongkat Ali product uses DRS capsules!
Click HERE for a video explaining more about DRS Caps.
The lowest priced Standardized Tongkat on the market, with more Eurycomanone per capsule than any other brand!
World A.B.S & Herbolab comparison, the 2 most known standardized Tongkat extracts.
As you can see, a higher Eurycomanone % does not always mean more potent. There is a lower amount of everything per cap incl Eurycomanone in the Herbolab product, and fewer caps, making it the LOWEST POTENCY at the HIGHEST COST. Always do the math!
10% Discount on ALL Future Orders!
You will be sent a loyalty code in your POTH email receipt. This means that future purchases of Tongkat Ali will have 10% off.


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James Dondero, Highland Capital Management
Co-Founder, President, Dallas, TX
James Dondero is Co-Founder and President of Highland Capital Management (HCM).
Mr. Dondero has over 30 years of experience in the credit and equity markets, focused largely on high-yield and distressed investing. Since inception in 1993, Highland Capital has been a pioneer in the development of the Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) market and in developing credit oriented solutions for institutional and retail investors world-wide. Award winning product offerings include institutional separate accounts, CLOs, hedge funds, private equity funds, mutual funds, REITs, and ETFs.
Prior to Highland Capital Management, Mr. Dondero, as Chief Investment Officer, helped create the GIC subsidiary of Protective Life from inception to over $2B between 1989 and 1993. Between 1985 and 1989, Mr. Dondero was a Corporate Bond Analyst and then Portfolio Manager at American Express. Mr. Dondero began his career as an analyst in 1984 in the Morgan Guaranty training program.
Mr. Dondero graduated from the University of Virginia with highest honors (Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi) from the McIntire School of Commerce with dual majors in Accounting and Finance and has received certification as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Mr. Dondero is Chairman of NexBank, Cornerstone Healthcare, and CCS Medical; and also serves as a board member of MGM Studios.
Recent news about James Dondero:
John "Tig" Tiegen Speaks at Highland Capital Management Warrior and First Responder Reunion
Bush Center starts off 2018 with pair of $10 million gifts from Highland Capital, Boeing
The Family Place Announces $1 Million Challenge Grant
Google Fiannce – Highland Capital Management, L.P.
Making Bold Bets on Alternative Investments—and Winning
Hippos, hippos, hooray! Dallas Zoo opens new $14 million exhibit
Bloomberg – James David Dondero CFA, CPA
James Dondero Appoints a New President of Institutional Products for Highland Capital Management
Insider Monkey's recent news featuring James Dondero
NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. Appoints Arthur Laffer and James Dondero to Board of Directors
Inaugural Highland Capital Lecture at the George W. Bush Presidential Center Explores Disruptive Technologies' Effect on the Global Economy


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I just finished watching Knight Rider 2008 that are already on air on some countries, but not in Indonesia yet. Even so, i'm quite luck to find the downloadable files and watched them. It's so COOL!!
The new KITT car is based on 2008 Ford Mustang GT500KR and it has all the previous KITT technologies, plus some new cool one, like this one (Taken from Wikipedia):
- 550 horsepower solar hybrid engine
- Sports-tuned suspension
- Xenon headlamps with infrared night-vision
- Metallic paint with nanotech enhanced camouflage including morphing License Plate.
- Military satellite access
- FBI database access
- Self-regeneration and damage repair
- High-speed Internet
- Artificial Intelligence
- Voice-activated GPS
- Apple Wireless Keyboard in the glove box under an accessory drawer
- Biometric Interface to access security features.
- Wireless headset to communicate with passengers within a limited distance.
- Biomedical Scanner.
- More detailed feature can be seen here along with the comparison between the second and third generation of KITT
One thing that amazes me (it's only taken from the plot of the film, not yet in reality)
Although largely solar powered, KITT does use gasoline; with 91% of the energy being recycled, he averages 167 miles per gallon.If all cars are like this, we will require less dependency on gasoline and oil


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TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is asking governments to look beyond the actions of an individual driver in the wake of a truck-bus collision that killed 16 members of the Humboldt Broncos family, and explore a series of changes in the name of industry safety.
"When the findings of the carrier audit are released, the trucking industry, governments and safety stakeholders across Canada should use the facts surrounding the events of April 6 as a catalyst to finally deal with a small segment of the trucking industry that chooses not to adhere to safety regulations," it says in a release.
Applauding Alberta's commitment to introducing mandatory entry-level driver training, in addition to entry requirements for new carriers, the alliance released a 10-point action plan covering issues as broad as hours of service, distracted driving, sobriety, carrier evaluation programs, training and technology.
Alberta Transport Minister Brian Mason "has shown leadership throughout this horrific event, but the directional improvements announced today, along with other items, need to be introduced in all provinces," said alliance chairman Scott Smith. "We need a national plan. We believe the CTA 10-point plan shows the way. Now is the time."
"The vast majority of trucking companies and truck drivers embrace a culture of compliance by far exceeding minimal safety requirements," says CTA president Stephen Laskowski. "However, the events surrounding the Humboldt tragedy have reminded all of us that we need to have a national conversation about raising the bar in dealing with those operators who do not make the proper investments in truck safety and lack the commitment to make improvements."
The action plan includes:
I am not going to comment on what the truck driver did or didn't do, or what the bus driver did or didn't do. However, what the CTA said, " asking governments to look beyond the actions of an individual driver in the wake of a truck-bus collision that killed 16 members of the Humboldt Broncos family". This is completely inappropriate. The driver was charged, not found guilty. Secondly, no one has questioned what part the Department of Transport in the Province of Saskatchewan played. I have a few questions that we all ought to think about. How many four way stops did that truck driver go through before he got to that intersection? Why didn't that intersection state that it was only a two way stop? Furthermore, why wasn't it a four way stop? Or better yet why aren't they using roundabouts in these areas? Putting all the responsibility on one person in this instance is wrong. The authority that is responsible for the construction and maintenance of these roads is responsible for constructing roads that promote predictable behavior, eliminate risk where practicable and failing that, reduce risk when possible. In this case they failed in their responsibility to the public who are the ones who fund the infrastructure. I do not believe that truck driver started his day with the intent to kill anyone. I do not believe that the bus driver or the truck driver were careless people. I do believe that there was an extremely important piece of information missing in their decision cycles and this could have been mitigated through the use of better infrastructure design.
This will cause many truck drivers and part time truckers to quit causing a huge jump in freight rates. This the same organization who has members short change truck drivers than ended up broke and in the homeless shelter system.
How many four way stops did that truck driver go through before he got to that intersection?——-so his luck came to an end when he hit the bus
Why didn't that intersection state that it was only a two way stop? ———–stop means stop- the law does not require intersections to have a sign posted that has only a 2-way stop
Furthermore, why wasn't it a four way stop?——who cares if its 4 or 2 way stop- stop means stop
Imagine the truck driver posing these questions to the investigating officers?
I want the truck driver to ask the court these questions.
The truck driver can ask these questions to the families who lost loved ones because he did not stop at a stop sign.


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Our teams
Synergy provides electricity to more than one million Western Australians, from generation to supply; we have a whole range of employment opportunities to suit a variety of skills and talents.
To ensure the delivery of electricity and gas is reliable and hassle free, we pride ourselves on recruiting WA's best and brightest employees across all areas. Below are just some of the areas in which we recruit.
CreateEver wanted to create something? Join Synergy's Generation team which is responsible for generating power and maintaining our generating plant. From power station controllers to safety advisors, our Generation team works together to manage Synergy's generating assets in a safe and supportive environment.
Meet ChrisRole: Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Typical Day: A typical day at work involves working with our maintenance team to respond to plant breakdowns and reliability improvements. I also prepare business cases for long term improvement projects.
Fav thing about your job? I love the unexpected and different challenges that occur on a daily basis.
Favourite food? Banana bread!!
If communicating is your specialty, then Synergy might have an opportunity for you. Our retail team includes marketers, customer service operators, sales people, consultants and more. They work closely with the commercial team which drives Synergy's strategic objectives. Corporate services such as legal, risk management, and environmental governance also fit in here, and finally ICT professionals are included to ensure customers have a positive experience at every touch point!
Meet AnthonyRole: Business Product Coordinator
Typical day: I work closely with our Product Managers and Segment Manager and other departments to help support and deliver Synergy's marketing plan to our business customers. Leading up to full retail contestability that has meant working on exciting new business products and making sure that these can be smoothly integrated into the business.
Fav thing about your job? All the different people I get to work with every day, and that we are coming up with brand new products that provide value to our business customers!
Which actor would play you in a movie? Matt Damon
Are you a master in negotiations? Synergy's Wholesale Business Unit may be right up your alley. The Wholesale Business Unit is responsible for optimising Synergy's wholesale electricity portfolios to meet the needs of our wholesale customers. This includes Synergy's Retail Business Unit (RBU) and external third parties. WBU is legislatively ring-fenced and this allows it to act as the 'broker' between Synergy's retail and generation divisions, as well as the rest of the electricity market.
Meet DominicRole: Energy Trading Analyst, WBU
Typical Day: I share responsibility for the day to day management of Synergy's energy portfolio (gas, gas transportation, electricity and renewable energy).
Fav thing about your job? It constantly makes my brain hurt! Trying to ascertain the financial incentives behind sometimes confusing changes to competitor behaviour can be challenging. But is often very rewarding when you crack the problem and develop a strategy to respond.
What is your dream holiday? To follow the ancient silk road trade route from China to Turkey.
Finally we have a couple of departments which encapsulate all of the above. These areas work across the whole business to ensure all areas are supported.
The Finance team who include financial planners, analysts and procurement, and the ever important people and culture team ensure business success through human resource support, ensuring our employees are looked after and supported every step of the way.
Meet SuzanneRole: Regulation and Compliance Officer
Typical day: No two days are the same as we provide support to the entire business. We help with everything from interactions with customers to providing advice on requirements for new products and everything in between.
Fav thing about your job? It's a great feeling when I think I've given a really good piece of advice and/or I've come up with a great solution for someone in the business. Nerdy, but true.
Are you a tea or coffee person? Coffee. Lots of coffee.


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Townsend takes swipe at TV pundit Merson
Andros Townsend hit back at comments made by former England international Paul Merson after scoring the equaliser in a 1-1 friendly draw with Italy on Tuesday.
Speaking on Sky Sports earlier this week, Merson said: "If Andros Townsend can get in [the squad] then it opens it up for anybody."
But after Graziano Pelle opened the scoring for Italy with a first-half header in Turin, substitute Townsend rescued a draw with a superb 79th-minute strike.
Taking to Twitter shortly after the final whistle, Townsend posted: "Not bad for a player that should be 'nowhere near the squad' ay @PaulMerse?"
And manager Roy Hodgson says his side are "indebted" to Townsend for restoring parity following a disappointing first half.
"It means a lot to us," he said. "It is no mean feat, to come to Italy and get a result, especially to take the game to them like we did.
"We are indebted to Andros. I haven't forgotten the first half, we can't allow that to happen. I don't think anything was good enough.
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Reading Football ClubMadejski Stadium
Unique Reading Venue
If you're seeking a unique Reading venue, why not consider Reading Football Club? The impressive Madejski Stadium complex is home to Reading Football Club, London Irish Rugby Club and Reading FC Conference & Events and provides the perfect unusual backdrop to any conference, meeting or event being held in Berkshire. This unique Reading venue boasts a range of function suites ranging in capacity from two delegates up to 500, and versatile event space with bright, modern conference rooms overlooking the pitch, as well as more traditional space showcasing the club's heritage.
Millennium Madejski Hotel, Reading
The 201 bedroom, on-site, Millennium Madejski Hotel offering four star luxury and modern leisure facilities provides the perfect solution for a residential conference, banquet or awards dinner. With a 24 hour bar, fine dining restaurant and spa it is the ideal way to end your day.
The Dome, Reading
Our on-site team building facility; The Dome is ideal for any team building activity or company away day, with a fully covered roof meaning even the unpredictable weather can't spoil you day!
Reading FC Conference & Events, Reading
At Reading FC Conference & Events we see each of our 36 spaces as a blank canvas for your next event and the possibilities really are endless!
The experienced events team aim to create bespoke packages based around your requirements, helping you to achieve your objectives whilst creating a memorable event through our innovation and originality. As part of Levy UK, we live by the philosophy 'it's all about the food and the thousand details that surround it', we are constantly striving to bring new ideas to the table whilst still maintaining the high standards of service that have become synonymous with Reading FC Conference & Events in Reading.
Find out more about conferences, meetings and events at Reading FC's Madejski Stadium – Unique Reading Venue.


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Downloading Virtual Machines from Microsoft
Microsoft have made a number of Virtual Machines available to download with different versions of Internet Explorer. These Virtual Machines are designed for testing and will expire after 90 days:
VMware Workstation Player
Advantages of Virtual Machines
Schematically the advantages of virtualisation can be shown. VMware Player is a program which emulates hardware with a system BIOS suitable for the OS being installed in question. You can use such a utility to install Windows or Linux without interrupting your host Operating System or partitions on your hard drives etc. This virtual system BIOS will be a generic VMware BIOS and will be unrelated to the actual system BIOS of your system. The Virtual Machine will essentially result in an entire OS being a single Window within your Host OS. See below:
On modern hardware its pretty much impossible to install Windows XP as all the hardware on the market today is significantly newer than the drivers available for Windows XP and because Windows XP was made obsolete such a long time ago no new drivers will ever be made. VMWare player on the other hand emulates hardware with a system BIOS which is friendly for a Windows XP install.
Virtualisation therefore allows one to install legacy Windows OS and within these legacy Windows OS one may install the legacy programs and continue to use them on their modern computer. With VMware tools the screen size will automatically readjust to the size of the Window and drag and drop is supported between the VM and the host.
VMware is my preferred program for virtualisation because of its ability to connect to legacy hardware via USB devices and Serial Ports. This makes it the best VM solution if you need a legacy OS to control legacy but specialised hardware such as a very old scientific instrument.
Most computers that are 2012 or later should have plenty enough power to handle virtualisation on top of the host Windows 10 OS the exception being low end tablets. Higher end models from 2010-2011 should also be sufficient.
If one wants to test out the Windows 10 Insider Preview or also to install Linux without compromising their base Windows installation then Virtualisation is also the best way to go. If any problems are encountered the VM can simply be deleted and a new VM made without affecting any of your files, programs or settings on your Host PC.
Converting CD/DVDs into ISO Images and Floppy Disks into FLP Images
- Creating a ISO Image from a CD/DVD and Creating a .flp Image from a Floppy Disk. Connecting to Hardware and Changing BIOS Settings
- Creating a ISO Image from a DVD using ImgBurn
Use WinImage for CDs and Floppy Drives. I think the free version has an upper size limit so use ImgBurn for DVDs.
Windows 7
For notes on installing Windows 7 Pro on a VM using Downgrade Rights see here:
- Downgrade Rights to Windows 7 Pro in a Virtual Machine
- Converting a Physical Windows 7 Pro Machine Into a Windows 7 Pro Virtual machine using Windows 10 Pro Downgrade Rights
Windows XP
- Downgrade Rights to XP Pro from Windows 10 Pro Using a Virtual Machine
- Convert a Windows XP Pro OEM Physical Machine into a Windows XP Pro Virtual Machine (Host PC Windows 10 Pro OEM Downgrade Rights)
Windows 98SE
These guides are mainly for those who want to try Linux to see what its like. In general I recommend playing/testing Linux in a VM opposed to playing with partitions on your hard drive and accidentally losing your Windows Install:
- Ubuntu (Free) – Old Version of Ubuntu
- Mint (Free) – Guide not written yet
- Fedora (Free) – Guide not written yet


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Meticulously clean, Japanese markets are a testament to the affluence of the island nation of Okinawa. In the Makishi market, a vendor at one typical stall offers a potential customer a free sample of daikon (giant white radish). Other choices include bitter melon, prunes, pickled baby cucumber, cabbage, rakkyo (a root in the lily family), and many other delights. Hungry Planet: What the World Eats (p. 191). This image is featured alongside the Matsuda family images in Hungry Planet: What the World Eats.
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- © 2005 Peter Menzel / Hungry Planet: What the World Eats / www.menzelphoto.com
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April 28, 2016
$47,500 Raised
Coeur d'Alene Resort
Coeur d'Alene, ID
May 25, 2016
$18,500 Raised
Tango Cafe
Sandpoint, ID
June 23, 2016
$2,000 Raised
SMC Outreach Center
This year we brought the Ray of Hope Breakfast to the Silver Valley and shared a wonderful breakfast with many of our newly graduated CASA Advocates and many new faces. We were so excited to have the Shoshone Medical Center sponsor the breakfast and provide their new Outreach Center for the location. The weather was beautiful and the Pinehurst Golf Course as a backdrop was the perfect place.
March 18, 2016
$6,926 Raised
St. Maries Eagles Lodge
St. Maries, ID
On March 18th we were once again welcomed to the St. Maries Eagles Lodge for our annual Ray of Hope Breakfast. CASA Supervisor Camey Wereley was our guest speaker and shared stories from her 19 years of experience with CASA.
We are so grateful for all of the community members who came out and supported CASA this year, and every year. The Eagles Lodge kitchen team provided a fabulous breakfast to ensure nobody left hungry!
May 2015
$21,000 Raised
Tango Café
On May 21, 2015, North Idaho CASA held its Ray of Hope fundraising breakfast in Sandpoint. Nearly 100 people attended the event and enjoyed breakfast provided by CASA at the Tango Café. At the breakfast, Kailamai Hansen spoke eloquently about how her North Idaho CASA helped her, from the age of 5 until she was 18 years old, overcome challenges in the judicial and foster care system.
Judge Debra A. Heise also spoke at the event emphasizing the value of CASA volunteers when advocating for children in child protection cases. CASA Board Member, Dr. William Miller, shared how community support is vital in order to keep this program in operation in Bonner and Boundary Counties. Dr. Miller pointed out that although the appointment of CASA in child protection cases is mandated by the State of Idaho, it only provides 1/3 of the funding needed for CASA to recruit, train, and support the 37 CASA Volunteers who serve in these counties.
The generous citizens of Bonner County exemplified this year's Ray of Hope Theme of "Give Hope to a Child" by donating a record of over $21,000 to help fund the tireless work of North Idaho CASA in Bonner and Boundary Counties.
North Idaho CASA would like to thank the presenting sponsor, Finan McDonald Clothing Company, as well as the event's major sponsors, Litehouse, Inc. and North Idaho Title, for making this breakfast possible. CASA also thanks the many citizens who hosted a table of guests a the event, the Sandpoint High School HOSA students and the CASA Volunteers who helped make this event a success.
April 2015
$45,000 Raised
Coeur d'Alene Resort
Once again, the generous Kootenai County community members and businesses demonstrated how deeply they care for the most vulnerable in our community - abused and neglected children who are part of child protection cases through no fault of their own.
Many hearts were deeply moved as Mayor Widmyer spoke at the event about his wife, Marie's, long-term experience in the foster care system. He related how advocacy, hope, and love helped her to become the successful, caring, and productive member of our community she is today.
The event's key note speaker, Kailamai Hansen, received a standing ovation as she told how she overcame her experiences of neglect and abuse throughout her childhood in Kootenai County. She also advocates for foster youth on the Idaho Foster Youth Advisory Board.
You can learn more about Kailamai Hansen's story from her book, Out of the Darkness: My Journey Through Foster Care.
March 2015
$5,700 Raised
St. Maries Eagles Lodge
The St. Maries' Ray of Hope Breakfast raised over $5,700 for North Idaho CASA on March 26, 2015 to help recruit, train and support volunteers in Benewah County. Speakers for the event included Honorable Patrick R. McFadden and Hilary Hoffman, Director of Development for North Idaho CASA. Judge McFadden explained the value of CASA volunteers in the judiciary process.
Hilary Hoffman, a CASA for several years and current Director of Development at North Idaho CASA, spoke on behalf of Kailamai Hansen, author of Out of the Darkness: My Journey through Foster Care. Hilary highlighted the fact that a CASA volunteer was the one constant in Kailamai's tumultuous journey through the foster care system. Hilary stated: "Kailamai's CASA was a ray of hope for her when no other hope was to be found. She did what all of us CASA volunteers do every day in Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Shoshone, and Kootenai County....Kailamai's CASA showed her that someone would listen to her and give her hope." Please thank our St. Maries Ray of Hope Sponsors. To see the list, click here.
April 2014
$33,000 Raised
Coeur d'Alene Resort
On April 23, 2014, we raised $33,000 at the CASA Ray of Hope Breakfast held at the Coeur d' Alene Resort.
Our guest speaker, Emilyanne Hutchens, spoke about her involvement as a CASA. Judge Wayman also spoke about the importance of the CASA/GAL's role to speak for our children in the courtroom. In the end we raised $33,000!
Thank you to all our sponsors: Northwest Specialty Hospital, Lakeside Pediatrics, Numerica Bank, Kiwanis, Kootenai Health, Specialty Tree, Miss Diamond Cup, and Whitman Lumber. This event would not have been a success with out your contributions.
Our guest speaker, Emilyanne Hutchens, spoke about her involvement as a CASA. Judge Wayman also spoke about the importance of the CASA/GAL's role to speak for our children in the courtroom. In the end we raised $33,000!
Thank you to all our sponsors: Northwest Specialty Hospital, Lakeside Pediatrics, Numerica Bank, Kiwanis, Kootenai Health, Specialty Tree, Miss Diamond Cup, and Whitman Lumber. This event would not have been a success with out your contributions.


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Meet Jorge, our first Cuban-born guest , now living in the States and out in Durban for the Radiology Conference here this week. Seen in the photo above are Jorge, Llewellyn (guesthouse co-owner), Les from Perth, Western Australia and his two sons on a whistle-stop tour of a few African countries.. Ashley and Shaye. We all went out for a drink last night to Durban's newest social club, Cubana, where Jorge was probably the only real Cuban there. The boys are off to do a dive with sharks at uShaka today.
Welcome to Gay Durban, our guesthouse and Durban event blog.. a place for gay dudes in Durban to publish events, happenings and more about life here, from 2010 to 2020, particularly for visitors to our part of gay South Africa on the sunny beach east coast.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Hot Llewellyn
We've been struggling to work out how to keep our candle-sticks burning, as the candles keep melting in the cast-iron holders in Durban's sunny weather. So we tried some flaming oil instead. Here's Llewellyn around the guesthouse pool checking out the flaming torch.
Andrew joins the house
Our guests Kris (left) and Matthew (right) from Scotland were joined at the house by Andrew (middle) a USA citizen who has been living in Johannesburg for the past few years and stopped by to check out the gay scene in Durban en route to his work project in rural Transkei.
Friday, April 18, 2008
43 years and going strong
Wow.. a 43-year record relationship together and still going strong. Meet Marc and Dennis from San Francisco who joined us at the Guesthouse in Durban, South Africa, as part of their round-the-world trip after their retirement. Here's a link to the fabulous gay-community Church they belong to in SF - http://www.mccsf.org. Great going guys!!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
The first ever Queer Zulu Natal Festival
Bubblicious....Bursting with Inspiration!
Emma Cox is the owner of Bubblicious Creative marketing and Events and she has been awarded the contract for planning, coordinating and facilitating the first Gay and Lesbian festival in KZN by the Gay and Lesbian Network. She is in the early planning stages of the event which is set to take place from Saturday 29th November to Saturday 6th December 2008. She is currently looking for event sponsors, festival participants (comedians, actors, celebrities etc.), ideas and anything else that could be of help in her quest to put together a spectacular event. If there is anyone who would like to be involved then please email her on
The Queer Zulu Natal Festival Kicks off with a street parade through PMB on the 29th and ends with the Mr. and Miss Gay KZN pageant on the 6th.
The Queer Zulu Natal Festival Kicks off with a street parade through PMB on the 29th and ends with the Mr. and Miss Gay KZN pageant on the 6th.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
QuiksilverPRO Surfing 11-20 Apr
Durban beachfront is the place to be over the next 10 days as the Quiksilver PRO gets under way. This international event is a regular surfing event for Durban taking place at New Pier, North Beach and takes advantage of our glorious April weather. This brings the beautiful boyz to the beach and provides a feast for the eyes.
Scottish lads or are they?
We thought we were going to meet some nice Scottish lads when they booked, but it turns out that Matthew (right) is actually from Pinetown originally - about 25 kms west of the Guesthouse here in Durban - and Kris is from Cheshire in the UK. They met on the QE2 luxury cruise liner and have been together 10 years now, settling in Scotland in a village called Killin. Seen in the photos are Llewellyn (guesthouse co-owner) and Matthew drinking up a storm at the new bar that has opened just down the road - Cubana. In the second photo are Kris and Matthew at breakfast and dressed up for Church.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
From Sweden to Perth
Welcoming guests from Perth in the Guesthouse Pub are co-owners Dave (left) and Llewellyn with Allan and Pär-Johan (originally from Sweden) on their first-time visit to South Africa. After a few days in Durban they are up the north coast to do some game viewing.
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The list of speakers who have appeared at seminars of the Republican National Lawyers Association, a group with close ties to the RNC that has been "very dominant" in ginning up voter fraud fears in the past several elections, reads like a who's who of voter fraud fearmongers.Take the National Election Law Seminar, held this August in Grand Rapids, Mich. Speakers included J. Christian Adams, who's become a star in the voter fraud speaking circuit since resigning from the DOJ and alleging racial bias in the department's handling of a New Black Panthers case. One of the conservative members of the Civil Rights Commission, Ashley Taylor, spoke about the New Black Panthers case, which the commission is investigating. Eric Eversole, another vocal critic of the administration who's alleged that the Obama DOJ is purposely disenfranchising military voters by granting waivers to the MOVE Act, also spoke.
In Wisconsin, where tea party groups have put up racially charged billboards and offered cash incentives to people thwarting attempted voter fraud, the local chapter of the RNLA hosted the Wall Street Journal's John Fund. Fund has been one of the most vocal prophets of voter fraud doom, using his column to publicize many of the memes that have caught on among the right wing in recent years.
Fund, according to the event's Facebook listing, was scheduled to speak alongside the chief counsel for Wisconsin's Republican Party.
Likewise, the speakers at the national seminar appeared along with speakers with titled positions in the Republican Party: Scott Ward, the president of the Republican State Leadership Committee; Mike Adams, general counsel to the Republican Governors Association; Jessica Furst, general counsel to the National Republican Congressional Committee.


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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, a member of the Senate Budget Committee, said Sunday he wouldn't oppose the idea of nationalizing U.S. banks.
In an appearance on ABC's "This Week" program, the South Carolina Republican said while the notion of nationalizing the country's banks is "not comfortable," he said it might be necessary.
"I think we have gotten so many toxic assets spread throughout the banking and financial community throughout the world that we're going to have to do something that no one ever envisioned a year ago, no one likes," Graham said.
Appearing on the same program, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said he isn't in favor of nationalizing banks.
"I think government is not good at making these decisions as to who gets loans and how this happens," Schumer said.
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., said "the word nationalization scares the hell out of people" but the debate it has triggered is good.
"I don't think that we are ready to move to the point of a formalized nationalized banking program yet," she said.
Waters said Citibank is "probably almost nationalized" given the amount of federal bailout funds it has accepted.


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Spoilers... But it's hard to talk about Solid Objects without spoilers. It's a very short, short story.
A piece of green glass made John go crazy! He gave up everything. To collect rubbish. I actually barely noticed the Stream of Consciousness style, because everything following John, moved so fluidly. Solid Objects might be my new favourite of Virginia Woolf's short stories (sorry A Hauted House). I went in expecting at least some extra concentration needed, that I often find with Woolf's work. I didn't get any of that.
The plot was clear and engaging. The characters were interesting. I wonder, perhaps, if this isn't some kind of commentary on British society at the time... On politics or politicians? Maybe it was about the power of change. One tiny, insignificant object, garbage, really can change a person's entire life. There are levels to Solid Objects, while also being one of the most accessible of Woolf's stories. I've always thought that starting with Flush, Woolf's short novel, was a good place to begin when venturing into her work, but Solid Objects might have just changed my mind.
Short Story Monday is hosted by The Book Mine Set.
Title 4/60 for The Classics Club.


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We Are: New York Liberty
The Players' Tribune presents "We Are: New York Liberty," an immersive look inside the WNBA powerhouse team in the East. Through documentary video series, first-person narratives, photo diaries and travelogues, we give a voice to each player as the Liberty fight for the No. 1 overall playoff seed, and ultimately, a WNBA championship.
The Way In
People say that for kids like me — a kid from the projects — that basketball was a way out. But for me, it was always my way in.
It seemed fated that Liberty University graduate Avery Warley-Talbert would find her professional home with the WNBA's New York Liberty.
Round Two
The Liberty did something they've never done before: maintained the league's best record during the regular season. Despite elimination, that achievement still burns bright.
In Essence
From the Garden State to the Garden, Essence Carson's grit and ever-cool have anchored the New York Liberty since she was drafted No. 7 overall in 2008.
The Glue
As director of player performance for the New York Liberty, Laura Ramus is "the selfless glue" — as many players credit her — of the team. She's the best at what she does so the players can be the best…
Round One
The Liberty have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they face the Indiana Fever. The Players' Tribune was there to document every moment of a thrilling first round. This is playoff basketball.
New York Royalty
From embattled Brooklyn to the glory of the Garden, Epiphanny Prince is New York. The Players' Tribune documented Prince's city life and the young ones inspired by her own shine.
Growing Up
When I first meet people or go to a new place, I stay low. I like to observe things. Or maybe I'm just shy.
On the Run
The New York Liberty's last home game of their record-setting regular season came in a crushing loss to the Washington Mystics, whom they'll face in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.
1440: New York Liberty (Episode Three)
In the third episode of 1440, the New York Liberty wrap up their record-setting regular season. Planes. Buses. Hotels. This is the true life of a professional athlete. But they've reached one end and a new beginning: a championship run.
The Five Toughest Players I've Ever Guarded
My whole career, coming up, everyone saw me as an offensive player. But defense is something that, my whole career, I've taken pride in. I have always been defensive-minded. Here are the five toughest players I've ever guarded.
Full Court
With a playoff berth secured, the New York Liberty headed into September with three East matchups: Connecticut, Atlanta and Chicago. The Players' Tribune documented the entire series, from hotels, to locker rooms, to game-time action.


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Weetabix creates monster V8 milk float
'Fuel for big days', that's the current Weetabix slogan, but the British cereal-maker is going to require a lot more than a couple of wholegrain biscuits doused in cold milk if it is to fuel its latest creation.> To celebrate the launch of its new 'On the Go' breakfast drink, Weetabix has gone and created a V8-powered milk float that it hopes will smash the world record for fastest milk delivery machine next month.
Stuart Broad - cricket bloke and Weetabix muncher, unveiled the £50,000 creation yesterday, dressing up as a milkman and posing for the camera with a few bottles of the new meal in a bottle.
But the real star of the show was the flaming float. Brainchild of engineer Peter Waters, a 4.5-litre Rover V8 powers his madcap creation that will hopefully top the 100mph mark when it comes to record breaking time.
Waters told the Daily Star: ""We were given the brief to turn a milk float into a record breaker.
"It has taken three weeks of hard work but it is now a roadworthy speed machine."
And when Peter Waters says "road worthy" he means road worthy. His team had to completely redesign the interior fittings, including lighting systems, wiring looms and refurbish the dashboard in compliance with UK MOT laws.
The chassis also had to be strengthened and a roll cage fitted with full race harness to ensure the intrepid pilot is safe during the world record attempt.
"I believe it will easily break the world record and will reach at least 100mph on the track," Waters added.
To top off the menacing milk float, the engineers installed a flamethrower at the rear. It has no performance advantages, it simply looks the bee's bananas.


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This morning we received the very preliminary data from Crunchbase about how many startups there are in Dublin. We're over the 2,000 mark which per capita puts us right up there as a global player in terms of density, volume and importance. Thanks to Liam Casey and PCH for encouraging and supporting us in taking the first steps in this never ending adventure to map our great startup ecosystem.
Now, people. It's your turn. Startup Compass are publishing a report in a couple of weeks that ranks startup ecosystems around the world. Please startups, wherever you are in the country, fill out the survey here.
I could tell you it's time to be patriotic, I could tell you the survey will only take 10 minutes of your time, I could tell you I don't care about "rankings" in the long run either, but….. LETS JUST DO THIS.
Startup organizations around the country, if you represent a large group of startups and would like to get in touch with Compass directly to explore becoming survey partners, use the Contact Us section on this website and we'll connect you.
Lets get hundreds, no, thousands of startups across Ireland included and feel really good about it.
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Today was a good day
filled with self care
but still his thoughts
overwhelm him
more than he can bear
I see his point
when he tells me life isn't fair
it's a burden
he can't shake to share
with a friend
as his mother tells me
that's not like her son
and that's not my boyfriend.
When he calls me in tears
with his anxious fears
thinking nobody hears
how alone he thinks he is
he's been like this for months
he's worried he'll be like this for years
till his head will feel clear
in the end
but right now
that's not my boyfriend.
He's sliced through his arm
he's covered in scars
he's on a path of destruction
intent to do himself harm
he puts himself down
and pulls himself apart
lost sight of the talent
in the beauty of his art
to his bruised heart
I keep trying to mend
but my love
that's not my boyfriend.
Last Thursday
police found him
stood on the edge
of a bridge
after he'd pledged
his intent
to work on his head
and I know
mental health
is far from easy to mend
but he deserves better,
because that's not my boyfriend.


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5-Year Strategy
Stonepillow provides support to homeless and vulnerable adults 365 days a year and have 97 clients in their accommodation on any given evening. Stonepillow supports people to make positive changes in their lives and find independent accommodation they can call their home.
Starting in September 2018, Stonepillow will begin its exciting development of a 5-year strategy. This will, for the first time, set out our strategic direction over the next 5 years.
It will research, investigate and identify
- The Stonepillow vision
- Set out Stonepillow's core values
- Provide a current picture of where Stonepillow is now in terms of service delivery and finance
- Research the current and likely future needs of those who are homeless and vulnerably housed within West Sussex and the south of England
- Undertake analysis of the gaps in service provision
- Produce a high-level action plan which will enable Stonepillow to address these gaps over the next 5 years
- Set out the first of its detailed business plans which will respond to the immediate needs of both existing and new service users. This will be reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees.
Each of the different services within Stonepillow will produce their own service statement which achieves the overarching vision, and delivery plan. This will feed into and inform the overarching 5-year strategy and subsequent actions and business plan.
How will the Stonepillow Strategy be developed?
We will be conducting research, seeking views and advice regarding the needs of homeless and vulnerably housed people in the South East of the UK. We shall also be reviewing trends and potential changes to legislation which may impact on homelessness in the future.
We will review and benchmark our service models based on best practice around the country to ensure that what we deliver is of the highest quality and achieving the excellent outcomes for service users. Where appropriate, we will update and revise our delivery models in line with best practice to ensure that all of our services are value for money.
We will ensure that our clients, past and present, are involved and placed at the heart of our strategic planning. Gaining their feedback and views as to our service development and areas of unmet needs are essential to help build the vision and ultimate strategy.
We are keen to gain wider views and input from the West Sussex Communities on our developing strategy and delivery plan. We wish to enhance local relationships by promoting Stonepillow's vision and values more widely. This will provide information to communities about what is available, where and when should they or anyone else they know or meet require our support.
We shall establish a sounding board of wider partners and stakeholders who can provide their views, local intelligence and details about their plans, strategies and services to prevent duplication, align strategic plans and strengthen partnership working.
Share your views, become a stakeholder.
If you want to get involved in this exciting piece of work, then please get in touch by contacting email@example.com or telephoning 01243 537934


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'Twin Peaks' behind the scenes: A weird, wonderful look at David Lynch at work
If you think the experience of watching a David Lynch production is surreal, just imagine acting in one. Yahoo Entertainment is premiering two new behind-the-scenes clips included on the upcoming Blu-ray release of Lynch's acclaimed Twin Peaks revival for Showtime, and both showcase the weird, wild way the famously iconoclastic director prefers to work. In the above clip, Lynch can be seen chatting with his muse, Sheryl Lee, aka Laura Palmer, guiding the actress through a shot where her Red Room self reveals what lies behind her face to Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan), while also delivering her line, "Do you recognize me?" backwards. "We're going to play the whole thing backwards," Lynch explains, to which a perplexed Lee replies, "OK…"
In the second clip, Lynch is back behind the camera holding his trusty bullhorn — a piece of equipment that he's rarely without — coaching MacLachlan on how to give a proper Twin Peaks-style thumbs-up. "The position for the thumbs-up is kind of critical," he booms, while his star does his best to adjust to Lynch's ultra-specific vision. We don't know about you, but we'd happily watch an entire 18-hour limited series of David Lynch talking to actors through a bullhorn.
Twin Peaks: A Limited Series Event debuts on Blu-ray on Dec. 5.
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Let The Children Play is a free event where children from different ethnic or cultural groups in the Regent Park neighbourhood and the Greater Toronto areas, will come together to have fun and interact playing various drums and other percussion instruments at our Festival. This event is from 10 AM to 12 noon on Sunday July 21, 2019 at the site of the Festival at Regent Park. It will be hosted by Njacko Backo.
Njacko began playing percussion and making instruments at age three. He has studied with master African musicians all over Africa and Europe and he has been teaching both children and adults in Canada for more than twenty years.
All children must be registered and accompanied by an adult to participate. Please fill out the registration form below.


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Lee Regional Human Relations Director Jim Gaasterland told Independent staff in a message Tuesday the company closed the newspaper that day and to schedule an appointment to retrieve any personal belongings.
Lee bought the Independent in April 2017 from Matt Gibson, who became the general manager for the Lee-owned Missoulian, Ravalli Republic and Independent.
Gibson said in a story posted by the Missoulian Tuesday that the Independent was losing money and was not financially sustainable.
The Independent's staff unionized in April. The Missoula Independent Union said it rejected an Aug. 30 Lee proposal to cut three-quarters of the alt-weekly's staff.
The Missoulian reports that the Independent began publishing in 1991 and was distributed across three western Montana counties.


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So, when I hear "Dark Skies" I think of the TV series from 1996 about Aliens, Majestic 12, and Government Conspiracies galore in the 60's. As I recall in this show Kennedy was killed by the government because he was going Disclose to the public about Aliens and you can figure out the rest.
You can watch the series now in youtube. I would highly recommend a watch. Its definitely better than most of the crap out there now.
But now there is a movie that will be hitting theaters next year (2013) named Dark Skies and is more focused on Alien abductions. From the looks of the trailer it seems pretty freaky. I cant wait to see it, but the story doesn't feel very original. Im sure we all remember Fire in the Sky. Take a look at the Trailer and let us know what ya think.


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I work in a big corporate building that has a gym and full locker rooms/showers. Would it be weird to use the shower even if you aren't using the gym? Scenarios include: waking up late, going out somewhere after work, or just feeling stinky over lunch.
Your turn, what is questionable or weird?