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Zimbabwe: When a Farmer Gets Shot in the Face
Farmer Piet Zwanikken was shot in the face, while standing outside his home on the tobacco farm in Mashonaland West that he's owned for the last 11 years. Although Zimbabwe's remaining white farmers may not regularly make headlines these days, pressure to get off land seems to be rising as the country's elections loom. Zwanikken says the trouble began a year ago when someone in the elite with political ties had set his eye on the farm. Here's his story as told to RNW correspondent Arne Doornebal.
On the 17th of December at about 7 o'clock in the evening, I heard a knock at my gate. My wife told me to be careful when I went out with my torch. My 14-year-old son followed me to the gate and, when I got within about ten metres, I shone the torch. I identified three of the people waiting for me as people staying on the farm for the last ten years. I knew them as trouble-causers who were part and parcel of helping remove me from the farm.
So, after greeting them by their names, I asked from a distance what they wanted. The shooter – I knew him very well – addressed me first. He said: "Good evening, Mr. Zwanikken, we have uncovered a big problem with tobacco being stolen from your field."
This was a ploy to get me closer. I did, in a way, smell a rat. But that ruse of saying my tobacco was being stolen drew me to the security fence. I went pretty close, I would say within two metres, to listen to their story. As I turned my head from listening to what the one guy was saying to the person on his left, the shooter bought up a handgun and fired. I saw this out of the corner of my eye, but it was too late to do anything. The shot didn't go straight, but ended up going through my nose and cutting through my right cheek.
Zimbabwe then and now
There used to be over 4,500 white farmers in Zimbabwe. We played an important role in the food production of this country. Today, less than 300 remain.
My father warned me. As a child he was thrown out of Indonesia, a former colony of the Netherlands. He never wanted to own land as he realized we could get expelled again. I only began farming in the late 1990s, soon after which, things turned ugly. The Zimbabwean government started taking land from white farmers and redistributed it to so-called veterans of the liberation war. But most people who were awarded farms were just political allies.
Our Riverhead tobacco farm measures 546 hectares. The government carved it up into 29 smaller farms. Soon after we were informed about this, a convoy of trucks stopped in front of our house, bringing 29 families and their belongings. Effectively, this meant that from 2001, we were without our own land on that farm. The only option to continue operating was to pay off these families. I gave them fertilizers, seeds and money. We found a way to live with it, but it wasn't easy. Each day people would knock on our door with problems they wanted us to solve. I spent 20,000 euros per year on these people, but still managed to make a living for my own family. In the end, we grew over a hundred hectares of highly profitable tobacco.
"I would mean business"
That night, my son and I reacted extremely quickly. We sprinted back to the house. My son was very traumatized. But we got in the house, we switched the lights off. I got one of my hunting rifles and fired a shot through the window, up into the trees, just to let those guys know I was OK and I would mean business if they tried to come in and finish the job.
Afterwards, they were rounded up. They claimed not to have been there, to have no knowledge of the shooting. Being very simple people, they were well represented by a lawyer and let out on bail for 100 dollars within two and a half weeks after the shooting. The whole thing is very political – a fat cat, someone aligned with the upper echelon of the Zanu-PF, has obviously done a lot of negotiating in the party to put pressure on the judge to release these people.
As the present political situation stands, it's going to be extremely difficult for me to remain on the farm with these killers at large. They might feel untouchable, having been let out so quickly after attempting a murder. They may just try this murder again, and I don't want to take that chance by being around.
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Written by: Lisa Phelps for Student Choice
The news these days is filled with stories about the student loan burden: students graduating with back-breaking debt, whether or not it's even worth going to college, and how much student loan debt is ok to have. These are all important topics that college students should pay attention to.
What's not so good are the myths that are circulated among students and graduates. This article will clear up any misconceptions you may have heard about student loans.
Not always true! In fact, about 50% of borrowers can qualify for some type of student loan Forgiveness Program. People who enter the military (Army, Army Reserve, Navy, Air Force), become teachers, do volunteer work (Peace Corps, Americorps, Volunteers in Service to America), or pursue medical or legal studies may be eligible for Forgiveness Programs which can eliminate some or all of their debt for free. Amounts available range from a few thousand dollars to $60,00+. Check with your college financial aid office for more information and to see if you qualify.
The first time you look at your repayment plan your jaw may hit the floor. Your initial thought may be that there's no way you'll be able to make the payments. Don't worry. While everyone starts out with the Standard Repayment Plan of flat monthly payments for 10 years, there are a lot of other options available. Graduated, Extended, Income-Based and Pay-as-You-Earn are just some of the ways the government can restructure your payments. There's lots of valuable information on how to make your payments more manageable at the StudentAid website.
Absolutely not. In fact, since everything with your government loans is standardized, there really isn't much a loan consolidation company can do for you except lighten your wallet. They can get you the necessary paperwork and make some phone calls, but you can do that on your own, for free. If you need help, simply talk to your loan servicer. And if you prefer the personal touch, your college financial aid office has dedicated staff ready to assist you and you can even schedule one-on-one time to address your questions. They're here to help, so don't hesitate to reach out!
That might work for a headache or an annoying friend, but definitely not for your student loans. Even if you file for bankruptcy, your student loans still need to be repaid. The only way out is through a Forgiveness Program (see Myth #1). In fact, if you want to make your loans go away even quicker, it's better if you don't ignore them while you're in school. If you make payments while you're in school - even just a small payment here or there - you can reduce your overall debt AND the interest you'll be required to pay back in the long run. Talk to your financial aid office to see how you can set these up and what benefits you may get by paying early.
Technically you don't, but it's much smarter to keep track of your loans as you go. Visit the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) to track your federal loans and who is servicing them. If you have private loans, you can track those by getting a free annual copy of your credit report at annualcreditreport.com. Make sure you know how much you've borrowed, and what grants and scholarships you've received that don't need to be repaid. And don't forget Myth 4 - if you can, try to pay a little extra to those loans while you're in school.
Yes it does. If you miss payments or make them late - in other words, if you're delinquent - that gets reported to the credit agencies and can negatively affect your credit rating. A bad credit history can affect your ability to rent an apartment, get a cell phone, or qualify for a credit card. And if you go to get an auto loan, a lower credit score may cause you to have to pay a higher interest rate which will increase the size of your monthly payments. On the plus side, student loan debt isn't considered bad debt (like credit card debt) so it doesn't negatively affect your credit score as long as you're staying on top of your payments and managing them responsible. If you need help figuring out how to manage your loans, stop in your local credit union and ask for a financial review and advice!
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A sure sign that the 2104 Estes Park Duck Race is getting close, Duck Central opens for business on Tuesday, March 25. Volunteers will be on hand to assist the 62 charities and groups that are selling adoption forms, handle walk-in sales, and answer duck-related questions, such as: what are my chances of winning? Answer: Great!
Duck Central is in a new location this year. It has moved to 541 Big Thompson Ave. Unit E in Lower Stanley Village, near Key Bank and Blooms Flower Market.
Hours of operation are:
• Tuesdays March 25, April 1, April 8 and April 15, noon to 5 p.m.
Between April 21 and May 2, Duck Central will be staffed Monday – Frida• y from noon to 5 p.m.
Please note that Duck Central will not be open on Race Day, as all volunteers will be needed to support critical race operations, from donning waders to herd the ducks away from hazards in the river to selling duck-themed merchandise and posting winners on the prize board. Last minute adoption sales on Race Day morning will be taking place in the parking lot at Nicky's Steakhouse – the official starting point for the race.
To adopt ducks, visit epduckrace.org. Proceeds of the 2014 race will benefit 62 local charities and organizations.


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Warren thunders to strikeout record
Yankees prospect whiffs 15 over seven innings for Trenton
By Danny Wild / MLB.com | August 18, 2010 7:06 PM
The Yankees' fourth-round pick last year, Warren set a franchise record with 15 strikeouts over seven innings as the Double-A Thunder combined on a two-hit, 3-0 shutout of the Bowie Baysox.
Warren (4-2) fanned five consecutive batters from the end of the first inning through the start of the third. He struck out the side four times.
"It's exciting," he said. "I didn't know the record going in. Through the game I wasn't really thinking about it. I knew my strikeout numbers were getting up there, but I was just thinking about the next out and getting ahead."
Warren said he almost never shook off a pitch from Austin Romine, one of the Yankees' prized catching prospects. Warren said working with the organization's second-round pick in 2007 helped him transition to the Eastern League this summer.
"I think I shook off him one time tonight maybe," Warren said. "We were really gelling tonight, and that's the way it's been all year. It makes it easier as a pitcher, you just get the ball and throw. It helps you stay in that rhythm and pound the zone."
The right-hander from New Bern, N.C., broke the Thunder record of 14 strikeouts set Aug. 14, 1994 by Shannon Withem. Bowie, which managed one hit in the fourth and another in the fifth, had more than one runner on base just once off Warren.
"The first inning kind of set the tone for me," said Warren. "I had one strikeout in the first, but I could tell hitters couldn't handle my fastball, it had good life. The strikeouts started to build as I went on, and that's something I take pride in, getting stronger as you go on."
The UNC product said he was clocked between 90-94 mph with his fastball.
"I was locating my fastball and putting them away with up-and-in fastballs," he said. "I was very pleased with my command."
Warren began the season with Class A Advanced Tampa, where he went 7-5 with a 2.22 ERA in 15 starts, including one complete-game shutout. He joined Trenton on July 16 and has won four of his seven starts.
Wednesday, though, marked his first double-digit strikeout performance in two years.
"I threw changeups, curves an a slider to keep the hitters off balance," Warren said. "But my fastball was my strikeout pitch."
Trenton took a 1-0 lead in the first on Dan Brewer's RBI single. Justin Christian and Romine added run-scoring doubles in the sixth and seventh innings respectively. George Kontos pitched a scoreless eighth and Ryan Pope closed out the ninth for his 13th save of the season.
"It was really special for me," Warren said. "I hope I can do it again."
Danny Wild is an editor for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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Set over the course of a single evening, Aphra Behn – poet, actress, spy, and one of the first professional female playwrights of the Restoration – has the opportunity to land her first commission for a professional company if she can deliver her play by dawn. Complicating this task are an array of lovers and rivals, from a rogue-spy to a blossoming ingenue to the king himself, vying for her time and affections. With echoes of Restoration comedy, quick-change farce, a dash or two of Tom Stoppard, and the sexual revolution of the 1960's, Or, is a little valentine to love in the theatre.
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I have generally stopped make up hauling AHEM – only buying make up when I think it looks really interesting or different. I fancied these Etude House Vivid Pop Stick Lip Colours because I have a thing for chubby stick glosses at the moment (easy to apply) and I like bold long lasting lips at the moment.
These Vivid Pop Sticks have a few USPs; a matt finish (quite rare with Asian branded make up which favours sheer glossy shades), Vivid Colours and is long lasting. This pencil doesn't need sharpening.
I picked 3 colours – 04 is a hot pink, 05 is a peach nude and 08 is a deep red.
Here is the collection:
There's two ways they tell you to apply the colour – all over for a smooth pigmented finish or just in the middle of the lips for a 'just sucked a lolly' tint.
I was a bit stupid so didn't show them in order but never mind!
These pencils are quite pigmented but also a little on the waxy side. I didn't find them as soft as I'd liked, and the finish is sort of a semi-matte which I didn't find very flattering.
Here are the swatches:
05 is a peach orange which was the closest I could see to a nude in the collection. The official swatches are very pretty but on my lips it was too pale and looked horrible and cakey.


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Calling all J-vloggers! YouTube Space is coming to Tokyo. YouTube Space is a facility made by YouTube to help people make better videos for their YouTube channels. The facility offers users a chance to learn video production on high-end professional equipment. YouTube Spaces opened last year in Los Angeles and London. The Tokyo studio facility will be located in the Roppongi Hills complex, where Google has its high-altitude Tokyo digs. One of the several studios has a sweeping view of the Tokyo skyline.
Did we say "all" vloggers? Not so fast. It looks like the Space will be open to YouTube partners, and only those who make it through the selection process, which begins April 1, according to TechCrunch. But make the cut and you get access to a production stage, recording studio and control room, not to mention a green-screen room for special effects. Hand-held equipment will be available for check-out, too. Good luck!


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Normally closed to visitors except on guided tours, come meander at your own pace along the rustic trail and see how the Conservancy is turning this once-weed-filled promontory into a native woodland garden for birds and other wildlife. The wood chipped trail is uneven; please wear appropriate shoes. Please, no groups, dogs, bikes or strollers; capacity is limited.
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What are pemoline tablets or chewable tablets?
PEMOLINE (Cylert®) is a stimulant. Pemoline treated attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It has been prescribed for other purposes. Federal law prohibits giving this medication to any person other than the person for whom it was prescribed. Do not share this medicine with anyone else.
NOTE: This drug is discontinued in the United States. Pemoline was removed from the U.S. drug market due to the possibility of liver toxicity. You cannot get this medication in the U.S. as of November 2005. Ask your health care provider regarding alternative medical treatments.
What should my health care professional know before I take pemoline?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
regularly drink alcohol-containing beverages
kidney disease
liver disease
psychotic or mental illness, depressed mood, or suicidal thoughts
recent weight loss
seizure disorder
Tourette's syndrome
an unusual or allergic reaction to pemoline, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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How should I take this medicine?
Take pemoline tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. If you are taking the chewable tablets, they work best if you chew them before swallowing. Swallow the tablets or chewed tablets with a drink of water. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Remember: The prescription for pemoline is only for the person for whom it was prescribed. Never share or give your prescription to anyone else.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Pemoline has been prescribed for children 6 years of age and older for the treatment of attention-deficit disorder.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
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Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
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The use of pemoline needs careful supervision. Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You will need to receive blood tests twice monthly to monitor the medication's effects on your liver.
It may be the third or fourth week after you start therapy before you see the full effect of pemoline. Your prescriber or health care professional may want you to stop taking pemoline after a while to see if there is still a need for you to take it. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you feel a need to take more tablets than prescribed, or to take them more often.
Decreased appetite is a common side effect when starting this medicine. Eating small, frequent meals or snacks can help. Talk to your prescriber if you continue to have poor eating habits. Height, weight and growth of a child taking this medication will be monitored closely.
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IMF Survey Vol.35, No.12 June 2006
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- IMF Financial Data
- In the News: IMF Sets Ambitious Work Program for Lead-Up to Annual Meetings
- De Rato Highlights Global Risks and IMF Initiatives
- Country Briefs: Fiscal Sustainability is Critical if Swaziland is to Fight Poverty
- Sustaining Reforms and Improving Investment Climate are Crucial for Philippines
- Country Focus: Panama: Reforms and Growth Hold Key to Reducing Inequality
- To Reduce Poverty, Namibia could Explore Conditional Grants
- Namibia Enjoys Macroeconomic Stability, Needs to Tackle Poverty and AIDS
- Gabon: Preparing Fiscal Policies for the Post-Oil Era
- Gabon Needs to Reduce its Dependence on Oil
- Mind the Gap: Is Growth Leaving Some Indian States Behind?
- Research: HIV/AIDS Increases Income Inequality
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I'm kind of new to this website and would like to know more abt the people here.. so if you've got time, it'd be nice if u introduced yourself ..thanks..sorry to bother u..
I'm kind of new to this website and would like to know more abt the people here.. so if you've got time, it'd be nice if u introduced yourself ..thanks..sorry to bother u..
Laxmipathy Balaji Fan :)
Perhaps you should first introduce yourself.
Sreesanth said, "Next ball he was beaten and I said, 'is this the King Charles Lara? Who is this impostor, moving around nervously? I should have kept my mouth shut for the next ball - mind you, it was a length ball - Lara just pulled it over the church beyond the boundary! He is a true legend."
..Lol..well i'm genelia, call me gina, from nyc...came to US from Kerala, India when i was 10..love cricket, obviously, favorite player sachin and personality wise, balaji ...good enough?Originally Posted by Mr Mxyzptlk
Last edited by Genelia; 21-10-2004 at 08:18 PM.
Meh. It'll do.
I'm Liam. I live in Trinidad and Tobago and have been on CW for over two years. I'm passionate about just about every sport known to man (bar American football), especially cricket and baseball, as well as art and music (all kinds).
Physical stats:
145-150 lbs
Shoe size: 12
Hair colour: Very dark brown, near black
Eyes: Dark brown
That's a lot more info. than most would ask for, but what the hey, it's 9:18pm and I'm bored.
Well nice to meet you Liam... Glad to know your shoe size..lol..Originally Posted by Mr Mxyzptlk
I felt that a very important piece of information. Just in case anyone wants to send me shoes and the whatnot.Originally Posted by Genelia
k i'll send u a pair of shoes for christmas..Originally Posted by Mr Mxyzptlk
You knwo what they say about guys with big feet.....
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... big socks.Originally Posted by DJellett
Hey Genelia, nice thread.
I'm Sangrah, live in Melbourne, Australia, and have been for the last 14 years.
I was born in New Delhi, India though but came to Australia 14 years ago. I love cricket too, I also contribute a bit for Cricketweb.net as an India Staff Member.
I'm currently studying in University and am doing a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
My favourite types of music would be Rock, Adult Contemporary, Jazz and Blues. Favourite cricket players of mine are Wasim Akram, Adam Gilchrist, Rahul Dravid and Ajit Agarkar (see AAAS on my signature).
That's it really, but welcome to CW Genelia, hope you enjoy it here.
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"Uniting Ajit Agarkar Fans World Wide"
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My name is Nikhil, I am 15...I am well known on the forum and I dont get along with a member name Marc
I hate AA also
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hi, im nibbs, im a whinger and i like sheep....
Oooh, Kind of harsh there Simon...
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Lets flash back to December! I know soup is a winter dish, but this soup I made back when there was snow on the ground was so fresh and summery tasting I think you would enjoy it just as well now as I did then. I got the recipe from my friend Carol who has a great blog called There's Always Thyme to Cook. Go check her out! I believe the recipe was originally from Giada on the Food Network
Quick and Spicy Tomato Soup
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup any small pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Warm the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onion, and garlic and saute until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the jar of marinara sauce, chicken broth, cannellini beans, red pepper flakes, pasta, salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve.
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
A Shorty Interview with Chef John
The following is an interview I did as part of the nomination process, and I thought I would repost it here. Enjoy!
What's your best tweet?
I love them all. That's like asking Octomom which child is her favorite.
What are six things you could never do without?
the other half of the twelve-pack
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
To promote new (and totally awesome, if I do say) video recipes I've just produced.
What's your favorite Twitter app?
What's a Twitter app?
Twitter or Facebook?
Twitter! Facebook sucks. No offense.
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
Twitpics of food from really dark restaurants. It all looks like corned beef hash.
What feature should Twitter add?
With one click, you can delete another user's Twitter account if you think it's lame.
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
That guy that does the 6 Flags commercials.
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
"the" and "notwithstanding"
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
Top Chef host @PadmaLakshmi. She has 19,428 followers and only follows 74 people. You do the math.
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
Yes. Can't say, and won't say.
Why should we vote for you?
Why not?
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
Now following my wife.
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
How do you make your tweets unique?
I only type with my pinkies.
What inspires you to tweet?
Desperate need for attention and huge amounts of free time.
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
Never. If anything, I'm surprised people don't ask me to tweet more often. My tweets really are quite scintillating.
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Contrary to what most Twitter advisers say, I encourage new uses to tweet *more* when they're drinking.
How long can you go without a tweet?
Approximately 2.7 hours
What question are we not asking here that we should?
What's the deal with those Jersey Shore kids?
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
Steven Colbert
Why'd you start tweeting?
All the cool kids were doing it.
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Yes. Not sure.
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
Follow me.
How will the world change in 2010?
Apparently, from what I hear, it will get about .03 degrees warmer.
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
Trying to sound smart by using pretentious terms like, "faux pas."
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
It will be very similar to today, except people will cook at home much more often, thanks to the abundance of online cooking videos.
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That was great. I just hope they don't pay too much attention to your answers, I actually want you to win.
- January 17, 2010 at 6:41 AM
Genial brief and this mail helped me alot in my college assignement. Thank you for your information.
- January 17, 2010 at 1:05 PM
- redforever said...
Best question and comment of all...
"What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
Now following my wife."
- January 17, 2010 at 6:34 PM
The Shorty Awards rule reads: Votes must have a reason after "because..." or they won't count! AND unfortunately many haven't followed these directions SO, If any of you already voted, but didn't add a reason, you CAN vote again. And, while only one of your votes will count, voting a second time replaces your first one; it's the last one you post that gets counted. Help move Chef John up in the rankings by making sure every vote count!
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We have this awesome thing at work called SUMMER FRIDAYS - it's pretty fantastic. We get every other Friday off - w00t!
That said - on the work Friday - it's pretty desolate - with five of us in the office - I asked the high ranking honcho if he was buying us pizza (jokingly) and he said "SURE!". DOUBLE W00T!
Finding places to deliver in downtown is not so simple - I have a favorite place in Covington: NOPE. Coworker mentioned a place in Northside: NOPE. Then I came across Cincy By The Slice. I have driven by their Deer Park location a million times but never had time to go - finally!
We also ordered a salad to go with the pizzas and that was huge!!! It was also really good with lots of veggies.
Why Should You Go: Well - I didn't love the crust - but that Pickleroni Pizza was damn good and I'd like to try that again! The staff was also extremely friendly and helpful - so I have to give them props for that. And - they deliver downtown!


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Holkham Hall
Holkham is a special place where a stunning coastal landscape meets one of England's great agricultural estates. At the heart of this thriving 25,000 acre estate on the north Norfolk coast, stands Holkham Hall, an elegant 18th century Palladian style house, based on designs by William Kent and built by Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester. The house remains privately-owned and is the home to the Earls of Leicester.
The Marble Hall is a spectacular introduction to this imposing building, with its 50ft pressed plaster dome ceiling and walls of English alabaster, not marble as its name implies. Stairs lead to magnificent state rooms displaying superb collections of ancient statuary, original furniture, tapestries and paintings by Rubens, Van Dyck, Claude, Gaspar Poussin and Gainsborough.
New for 2019! We are delighted to be opening up two new rooms in the hall for visitors to see; the sumptuous Venetian Bedroom and The Old Servants' Hall.
Discover more with the Field to Fork Experience, which tells the story of Holkham's unique farming history. Let our 'talking tools' tell you what they were used for; find out who puts the malt in Maltesers; discover why cow pats are so important; take your turn at milling flour; test your foody knowledge with our quick-fire table-top game; sit back and enjoy our beautiful 'Holkham Year' film; don those Holkham tweeds and Bowler hats and dress up as a Holkham gamekeeper – with smells to sniff, buttons to press and drawers to open you'll really enjoy discovering farming without having to put your wellies on!
The house is surrounded by rolling parkland with opportunities to discover the wildlife and landscape with nature trails, cycle and boat hire on Holkham lake. Children can enjoy the exciting woodland adventure play area where there's an amazing tree house, high level walkways, rope ladders and fun zip wire.
Visit the 18th century walled garden to the west of the hall to enjoy the peaceful and tranquil setting and see the ongoing restoration project to sensitively restore the 6 acres of gardens to its former glory. Your visit must include the Courtyard Café and Gift Shop, both showcasing the work and produce of local artisan suppliers.
The Lookout on Lady Anne's Drive provides visitors to Holkham National Nature Reserve and beach with lavatories, a modest refreshment facility and interpretation on the habitats and wildlife on the reserve. The Lookout blends perfectly into this sensitive landscape and offers spectacular views. It is also committed to reducing waste and aims to be free of single-use plastic.
Full disabled access to shop and café and hall's ground floor. A stair climbing machine gives access to the hall's first floor for most manually operated wheelchairs. Full disabled access information is available on our website.
Opening details
All attractions are open daily 10am-5pm
The Hall is open Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays only, 12noon-4pm.
2019 Admission Prices
Holkham Hall, Field to Fork Experience and Walled Garden: Adult: £16.00, Child (5-16 years incl.): £8.00, Family (2 adults and up to 3 children 5-16 years incl.): £44.00 NB: For special children's events the child age is 2-16 years inc.
Field to Fork Experience and Walled Garden: Adult: £7.50, Child (5-16 years incl.): £3.75, Family: (2 adults and up to 3 children 5-16 years incl.): £21.00 NB: For special children's events the child age is 2-16 years inc.
Field to Fork Experience Only: Adult: £5.00, Child (5-16 years incl.): £2.50, Family (2 adults and up to 3 children 5-16 years incl.): £13.50.
Walled Garden Only: Adult: £3.00, Child (5-16 years incl.): £1.50 NB: Walled Garden only tickets are not available for special children's events such as Easter and Halloween. Please note that Walled Garden only tickets are not available to buy online.
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|Tue 18 Feb
|The Princess and the Goblin
|Sun 12 Jul
|Dog Show and Family Fun Day
|Sat 18 Jul
|Little Mix at Holkham
|Mon 31 Aug - Tue 1 Sep
|North Norfolk Food and Drink Festival
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Holkham Estate,
Wells-next- the-Sea,
Holkham is two miles west of Wells-next-the-Sea on the main A149, within easy reach of Norwich on the A1067, King's Lynn on the A148, and London and Cambridge.
Brown tourist signs indicate route from Fakenham following B1105 and A149 to Wells.
with charge
: 28 miles from Kings Lynn station
- Baby changing facilities
- Coach parties accepted
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for groups
- Gift shop
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
- Public toilets
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
- Accepts groups
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Helicopter landing
- Children welcome
- Disabled access
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Smoking not allowed
- Facilities for visually impaired
Full disabled access to shop and café and hall's ground floor. A stair climbing machine gives access to the hall's first floor for most manually operated wheelchairs. Full disabled access information is available on our website.


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ACTION WORDS! An Article by Mary Deal
Action Words
Mary Deal
When you write your first draft, perhaps you simply write whatever comes out just to get the ideas onto the page. You know you'll go back time and time again to get it polished just right. Maybe you polish your sentences or paragraphs before going onto the next one. Then, after all your editing, you feel something is still lacking. Maybe it's the way you phrase the action. Maybe it's a simple matter like your choice of words.
To help you make your prose as descriptive as possible without sounding flowery, read your composition again and look for specific words that could be replaced with descriptive VERBS that zero in on the exact action taking place.
I'm no stranger to getting the first word out that comes to mind and then needing to go back and clean up my grammar. Here are some samples from the novel I'm presently writing. I first wrote this:
Afterward, she went on her way.
If you write a sentence like this, ask yourself, How did she go? Instead of went describe her movements or gait:
Afterward, she sauntered away.
Afterward, she slipped away
Read this phrase:
Danced across the floor
Danced is a descriptive word, but it's also a little common and could refer to many, many ways of dancing. How about…
Did a two-step across the floor
Waltzed across the floor
And this:
She felt around the floor of the car, trying to find the cell phone
Felt is also quite common.
She groped around the seat and on the floor of the car…
She slid her hand between the seats
Although a lot of emotion can be stirred just reading certain words they, too, can be made more descriptive. Replace this:
The thought of dying came to mind.
…with something like this:
The thought of bleeding to death came to mind
The thought of succumbing to coma, never to wake again, came to mind.
The above has two words to watch. We could have used:
The thought of slipping into a coma… instead, succumbing is more dramatic than gently slipping into a coma. Slipping hints at the character gently fading. Succumbing tells us she would put up a gallant fight to stay alive until, perhaps, more powerful forces overtook her. It's more dramatic.
Here's another sentence with two words:
The fireman holding up her head managed to get his upper body through the open windshield space.
More exciting:
The fireman supporting her head managed to squeeze his upper body through the open windshield space.
All of the words replaced above, and many, many more, are common words. The actions need to be exactly defined, made more exciting with better, more descriptive verbs and adverbs if your grammar is to stand out.
Your prose must sing and dance off the page. Anytime you describe what a character does, always check to see if a more descriptive word might apply. Using words that better show the exact actions that your character performs helps your reader become the character. That's exactly what great prose does.
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Bowmancapital needed a new stationery design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 39 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
Please have fun with this design!!! We're a small start up micro-distillery in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada, hopefully launching in the next 6 months. We will be offering Ultra Premium Vodka, Gin and Whisky, that will be produced in our artisan copper still. We are a sexy, small, young, fun and dynamic company not a mass, staunchy commercial product. The 'look' of the design should reflect the small batch hand-made nature of our spirits.
When we think of Lucky Bastard, we see images of a tattooed pin up girl, "lady luck", we would like to see an attempt at using such an image on a bottle. We would also like to see a fun use of words.
See the attached examples of stuff we like.
High end consumer with a taste for luxury brands, age group typically 30-50 yrs old, with disposable incomes. Think sex and the city, entourage etc, grey goose drinking.
Front & back label design for a 750ml spirit bottle label. Dimensions and layout of your choice.
We havent yet decided if we are going for Screen Print ACL on the bottles or a traditional paper based label. I hope that doesnt affect the design???As screen printing can only handle 2 colors (3 at most) Please keep color to black, white and red.
We're after a graphic and text based logo of "Lucky Bastard" to go with the words of "Vodka", "Gin", "Whisky"
Words to use (maybe on the back??): "This premium spirit has been meticulously hand crafted in small batches for your enjoyment. In a tradition that goes back hundreds of years, using our hand built old world copper pot still, we distill only the finest and freshest local ingredients. Get Lucky and savour responsibly.
and the technical details of 40% alc./vol. and 750ml. Passionately Distilled by LB Distillers Inc. Saskatoon, SK, Canada.


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i am having trouble with the 2D array i am making.......it is supposed to be an address book of sorts
Miller, Joseph, 910 Auburn Avenue, McLean, VA, 7035551234
Frank, Michael, 1 York Road, Baltimore, MD, 4105551234
Roland, Frank, 346 Bellona Avenue, Lutherville, MD, 4435551234
Smith, Jan, 432 Burke Avenue, Towson, MD, 4105559876
Laurel, Mary, 435 Saint Francis Avenue, Bowie, MD, 4435554567
so basically the 2D array is [5][6] i think unless im counting wrong or including things wrong
this is the information i wish to input into my array.........not real names n stuff of course lol
and this is an example of how i want to run my program or wut it is supposed to be like
System: What do you wish to replace? 1) Last Name, 2) First Name, [list all options]
User: 1
System: Look up the user by 1) Last Name, 2) First Name, [list all options]
User: 2
System: Enter users first name
User: Michael
System: Enter users new last name
User: Rogers
System: Information for user Michael changed to: [output Michaels record]
System: ***** Address book **************************
System: [Full output of the entire list after the change, formatted]
this is what i have been working on so far of course it is not complete
i got hung up on how to put all the information in......and also i think the way i am going to run the program looks really messy so far but i was trying to use functions for the questions to make it easier for me to read
all i need to import and want to import is the javax.swing.*; that i always import
p.s. i know this is prolly horribly wrong
import javax.swing.*; public class xm1 { public static void main(String[] args) { String[][] addressBook = new String[5][6]; String[][] names = {{"Miller ", "Frank ", "Roland ", "Smith", "Laurel"}, {"Joseph", "Michael", "Frank", "Jan", "Mary"}, {"910 Auburn Avenue", "1 York Road", "346 Bellona Avenue", "432 Burke Avenue", "435 Saint Francis Avenue"}, {"McLean", "Baltimore", "Lutherville", "Towson", "Bowie"}, {"VA", "MD", "MD", "MD", "MD"}, {"7035551234", "4105551234", "4435551234", "4105559876", "4435554567"}} } questionOne(); public static void questionOne() { Int firstQuestion = JOptionPane.showInputDialog("What do you wish to replace?\n1) First Name\n2) Last Name\n3) Address\n4 Zip Code"); If(firstQuestion == 1) { System.out.println("Replace First Name"); Int secondQuestion = JOptionPane.showInputDialog("Look up user by:\n1) First Name\n2) Last Name\n3) Address\n4 Zip Code"); If(secondQuestion == 1) { String firstName = JOptionPane.showInputDialog("Enter User's First Name");


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The Culligan US-600 compact undersink water filter system fits easily under most kitchen sinks. The Culligan US-600 has a slim, space-saving design. The Culligan US-600 water filter system produces healthier, better-tasting drinking water. The Culligan US-600 water filtration system reduces chlorine taste and odor from your water. The Culligan US-600 undersink filter system is NSF International Certified. The Culligan US-600 undersink water filter housing weighs 1.75 pounds, and the dimensions are 12.5-inch x 5-inch x 5-inch. Note: For cold water use only. After prolonged periods of non-use (such as during a vacation) it is recommended that the system be flushed thoroughly. Let water run for 5-6 minutes before using. The included Culligan D-20 water filter improves drinking water taste and odor. Culligan US600 undersink System has quick-connect fittings for easy installation and replacement of the undersink water filter. The Culligan US-600 has 3/8 inch inlet/outlet for undersink connections (all hardware included). Ready to install US-600 undersink water filter housing, Culligan D-20 water filter cartridge, quick-connect fittings, tubing, and installation instructions.
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This chimichurri sauce is soooo flavorful. Mix it together without the fresh herbs, then add them just before serving. It is great as a marinade for beef or veggies or can be used as a sauce.
fresh and spicy
Chimichurri Sauce
2 minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Mix garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, cayenne and balsamic together. Add fresh herbs just before serving.
This Chimichurri Sauce is part of my Fresh & Flavorful Father's Day Menu - get all of the recipes here!


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Uwe Techt necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 89 diseños de 26 diseñadores freelance.
A logo for a new company, based in Europe, will deliver worldwide seminars and trainings for companies and other organisations and there managers and other people. The new logo will be used on website, businessmaterial, seminarmaterial
We need a logo for a new company, based in Europe, that will deliver worldwide trainings, seminars, webcasts etc on Theory of Constraints by Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt. The new logo will be used on the website and other material (business cards, seminar handouts, ...). This is our first try on 99designs, so please help us, ask questions, ask everything you need n order to specify this design-task. We will give answers and feedback as soon as possible and are looking forward to a great experience with you.
About our thinking and working: Theory of Constraints is about to achieve rapid and sustainable bottom-line growth.
The most effective way to improve a company's profits is to increase sales at a much faster rate than operating expenses or investments. The key to gain rapid, significant and sustainable profit growth is to develop a decisive competitive edge (that cannot be easily copied by competitors) and to develop the operational capabilities to capitalize on it.
- Logo has to be scalable - very small to quite big (for example as a background to powerpoint-slides)
- Needs to be unique, yet clean and professional.
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


text: New York - Hollywood-style robots able to shoot people without permission from their human handlers are a real possibility and must be banned before governments start deploying them, Human Rights Watch warned Monday.The report "Losing Humanity" - co-produced by Harvard Law School's International Human Rights Clinic - also raises the alarm over the ethics of the looming technology.Calling them "killer robots", it urges "an international treaty that would absolutely prohibit the development, production, and use of fully autonomous weapons".The US military already leads the way in military robots, notably the unmanned aircraft or drones used for surveillance or attacks over Pakistan, Afghanistan, Yemen and elsewhere. But these are controlled by human operators in ground bases and are not able to kill without authorisation.Fully autonomous robots that decide for themselves when to fire could be developed within 20 to 30 years, or "even sooner", the 50-page report said, adding that weapon systems that require little human intervention already exist.Raytheon's Phalanx gun system, deployed on US Navy ships, can search for enemy fire and destroy incoming projectiles all by itself. The X47B is a plane-sized drone able to take off and land on aircraft carriers without a pilot and even refuel in the air.Perhaps closest to the Terminator-type killing machine portrayed in Arnold Schwarzenegger's action films is a Samsung sentry robot already being used in South Korea, with the ability to spot unusual activity, talk to intruders and, when authorized by a human controller, shoot them.Going fully autonomous would spare human troops from dangerous situations. The downside, though, is that robots would then be left to make highly nuanced decisions on their own, the most fraught being the need to distinguish between civilians and combatants in a war zone."A number of governments, including the United States, are very excited about moving in this direction, very excited about taking the soldier off the battlefield and putting machines on the battlefield and thereby lowering casualties," said Steve Goose, arms division director at Human Rights Watch.While Goose said "killer robots" do not exist as yet, he warned of precursors and added that the best way to forestall an ethical nightmare is a "preemptive, comprehensive prohibition on the development or production of these systems."The problem with handing over decision-making power to even the most sophisticated robots is that there would be no clear way of making anyone answer for the inevitable mistakes, said Noel Sharkey, professor of robotics at University of Sheffield."If a robot goes wrong, who's accountable? It certainly won't be the robot," he said."The robot could take a bullet in its computer and go berserk. So there's no way of really determining who's accountable and that's very important for the laws of war."


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Use of the following services can save you MONEY !!! Over the past five years, our officers have saved the Cameron community more than $50,000.
The Cameron University Office of Public Safety offers several services free of charge to the people of the Cameron community. Some of these are emergency services and some of them are courtesy services. Any of these can be requested by calling x2911 from any campus phone, or 580-581-2911 from any other phone.
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In the event of an emergency on campus, call x2911 or 580-581-2911 and tell the officer about the emergency.
Our officers also investigate traffic accidents and prepare reports. If you have an accident on campus, please notify our office so that we can make a report.
Courtesy Services
The Office of Public Safety also provides these services:
- Unlocking of offices and facilities when requested.
- Delivering emergency messages if possible.
- Issuing temporary parking permits.
- Providing engraving tools for marking property.
- Lost and Found Center.
The following services require a liability release:
- Unlocking vehicles
- Jump starting dead batteries.
Do you tend to leave your headlights on while on campus? If so, call 580-581-2911 and we can help you.


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Rafael van der Vaart returned to rescue Tottenham from defeat once again but this time they were unable to complete the comeback as Everton held on for a point at White Hart Lane this afternoon.
Suspended for Wednesday night's Champions League defeat at Inter Milan, Van der Vaart scored his fifth goal in as many games to send Spurs third in the Barclays Premier League.
The Holland midfielder's effort cancelled out Leighton Baines' brilliant free-kick - his first goal for almost 14 months - while Peter Crouch wasted more than one chance to seal what would have been Tottenham's fourth comeback win in five league matches.
Today's game kicked off barely 48 hours after Spurs got back from Milan and, once again, the words 'European hangover' lingered in the air in north London.
But with third place - and even second - up for grabs for 24 hours at least, there was no shortage of motivation for Redknapp's men.
It looked as if they were really going to have to work for it, though, as Everton, without Mikel Arteta, chased and harried all over the pitch.
Spurs midfielder Wilson Palacios, starting his first league game for six weeks, was rightly booked for a foul on Ayegbeni Yakubu as the visitors looked to hit their opponents on the break.
But Tim Cahill's tame long-ranger and Luka Modric's low strike from the edge of the box - well saved by Tim Howard - were the only efforts on goal until Baines struck in the 17th minute.
The fit-again Younes Kaboul fouled Yakubu on the edge of the box and Baines stepped up to curl a delightful free-kick into the top corner.
But Tottenham were level inside three minutes after Howard flapped at Alan Hutton's cross and Crouch nodded the ball back across goal for who else but Van der Vaart to blast over the line.
Modric, captain for the day in the absence of Ledley King and Tom Huddlestone, fired wide from 20 yards and Crouch saw a penalty appeal turned down after getting sandwiched between Phil Jagielka and Phil Neville.
Baines curled over another free-kick from a near-identical position from where he had scored and Crouch sent a weak header straight at Howard from Hutton's cross in first-half stoppage-time.
Spurs withdrew Palacios for Sandro during the interval, with Crouch's scuffed shot the first effort of the second half.
Substitute Sandro almost laid on a 52nd-minute goal for man-of-the-moment Gareth Bale, whose flicked header was cleared behind by Jagielka despite being just off target.
That was moments after Seamus Coleman became the first Everton player booked for bringing down Aaron Lennon as Tottenham broke.
Crouch almost deflected a John Heitinga free-kick into his own net before the visitors were forced to bring off a hobbling Yakubu for Louis Saha just past the hour mark.
The fit-again Steven Pienaar sliced high a wide from 25 yards but it was not happening for either side and Spurs decided to introduce Roman Pavlyuchenko for Lennon in the 69th minute.
Bale switched to the right and he and Sandro immediately set up Crouch for a weak effort at Howard, with Cahill just off target with a snapshot at the other end.
Van der Vaart was booked after furiously protesting the award of a goal-kick when he looked to have won a corner.
Pavlyuchenko saw his finish blocked behind by Sylvain Distin following a Spurs break and Sando was yellow carded for felling Saha as he tried to do the same.
Tony Hibbert replaced Heitinga for the final 12 minutes, shortly before Coleman was withdrawn for Jermaine Beckford.
With two minutes remaining, Van der Vaart looked to have a chance to snatch all three points but his shot on the turn was blocked by Distin and Hibbert.


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In The Valley Of Elah
Charlize Theron's pedestrian performance as a glum gumshoe is so unremarkable as to make you wonder whether you're really watching the same actress responsible for Monster and so many other memorable screen performances.
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When SPC Mike Deerfield (Jonathan Tucker) goes AWOL soon after returning from a tour of duty in Iraq, his father, (Tommy Lee Jones), a retired, career military man, decides to join the search.
Bidding adieu to his anguished wife (Susan Sarandon), Hank drives halfway cross the country from Tennessee to New Mexico in a panic, fearful because their only other child, a Marine, previously perished in a helicopter crash while serving in the 82nd Airborne.
Upon his arrival at the base, he's disappointed to discover that the officer in charge of missing persons (Jason Patric) is an inept pencil-pusher with little street savvy. Looking for clues on his own, Hank finds himself frequently frustrated by the less than cooperative and deliberately misleading members of Mike's unit.
Ultimately, his rescue mission turns into a recovery effort after a charred body is found chopped to pieces and scattered around an empty lot. Although the military brass assumes jurisdiction and quickly dub Mike's murder drug-related in a rush to judgment, former MP Hank is savvy enough to smell a bureaucratic cover-up.
Next, he contacts the local police, but they are simply willing to leave the matter in the hands of the Army. Fortunately, he does find one sympathetic ear in the department, that of Emily Sanders (Charlize Theron), a detective generally assigned inconsequential cases by her condescending, sexist colleagues. As a single-mom with a young son, she's able to identify with a grieving parent's need to know exactly who killed his boy, and why.
So, the two team-up to fill in the pieces of the grisly puzzle, and that determined effort is meticulously chronicled in In the Valley of Elah, the first feature directed by Paul Haggis since his Oscar-winning outing in Crash. Unusually devoid of urgency for what's been billed as a crime thriller, the film has actually been crafted more as an indictment of the American invasion of Iraq than as your typical whodunit.
For although our intrepid protagonists retrace Mike's steps to strip clubs for a little gratuitous nudity and other staples associated with the genre, gradual revelations about Abu Ghraib-level abuses by the suspected soldiers lay blame overseas, since ensuing post-traumatic stress disorder seems to have triggered the attack. It's hard to argue with the facts in the film, as they are based on a real-life incident involving a vet named Richard Davis who was similarly butchered and burned beyond recognition by buddies from his own unit briefly after their arrival back in the States.
Other than its annoying profusion of red herrings, this tortoise-paced picture is noteworthy only for squandering a talented cast of Academy Award-winners in service of delivering an antiwar message. Susan Sarandon has been reduced here to little more than hand-wringing and putting on a terminally-pained countenance, while Tommy Lee Jones reprises his trademark no nonsense, take charge persona, except he looks a little silly with nobody to order around.
Finally, Charlize Theron's pedestrian performance as a glum gumshoe is so unremarkable as to make you wonder
whether you're really watching the same actress responsible for Monster and so many other memorable screen performances.
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In the epic origin story THE LEGEND OF HERCULES, Kellan Lutz stars as the mythical Greek hero -- the son of Zeus, a half-god, half-man blessed with extraordinary strength. Betrayed by his stepfather, the King, and exiled and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom. Through harrowing battles and gladiator-arena death matches, Hercules embarks on a legendary odyssey to overthrow the King and restore peace to the land.
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Special Eurobarometer 359: Attitudes on Data Protection and Electronic Identity in the European Union
This report presents the results of the largest survey ever conducted regarding citizen's behaviours and attitudes concerning identity management, data protection and privacy. Two types...
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Special Eurobarometer 416: Attitudes of European citizens towards the environment
To help address the environmental problems facing Europe and the world, the EU's Europe 2020 strategy contains a set of environmental objectives, as well as a commitment to...
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Special Eurobarometer 402: Undeclared work in the European Union
Undeclared work, in the sense of paid activities which are legal but concealed from public authorities, is an important component of tax and social security fraud. There is a legitimate...
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Flash Eurobarometer 315: Attitudes of European entrepreneurs towards eco-innovation
This Eurobarometer survey (Attitudes of European entrepreneurs towards eco-innovation) investigates the role of eco-innovation in SME responses to the challenge of high material prices...
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Special Eurobarometer 296: Discrimination in the European Union: Perceptions, Experiences and Attitudes
In anticipation of this Year of Equal Opportunities for All, the European Commission DG Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunity Opportunities commissioned a survey about...
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Special Eurobarometer 283: Health and long term care in the European Union
The Directorate-General Employment of the European Commission commissioned a survey that examines public opinion about health care across Europe, focussing specifically on long-term care...
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Flash Eurobarometer 408: European Youth
The primary objective of this survey is to study young EU citizens' participation in society, with special reference to their involvement in voluntary activities, their participation in...
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Flash Eurobarometer 366: Quality of Life in European Cities
For this survey, 41.000 people have been interviewed in 78 cities and 4 urban agglomerations. Via a range of questions, citizens were asked to express their views on the various...
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Special Eurobarometer 417: European area of skills and qualifications
This survey highlights EU citizens' attitudes towards the education that they have received and the priorities for education and training in their country, as well as their views on the...
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Special Eurobarometer 290: The role of the European Union in Justice, Freedom and Security policy areas
The European Commission's Directorate-General Justice, Freedom and Security has commissioned a new poll on EU citizens' views on the role of the European Union in JLS areas. Interviews...
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Flash Eurobarometer 368: The European emergency number 112
112 is the EU-wide emergency number. The present survey found that EU citizens remained in general unfamiliar with this number, with just over a quarter (27%) correctly identifying 112 as...
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Special Eurobarometer 273: European social reality
Between the 17th of November and the 19th of December 2006, 26.755 EU citizensaged 15 and over living in the Member States and the two countries that were atthat time about to join the...
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Flash Eurobarometer 225: Data Protection in the European Union : Citizens' perceptions
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Special Eurobarometer 365: Attitudes of European citizens towards the environment
An overwhelming majority of Europeans think that protecting the environment is important (95%) and almost 8 in 10 Europeans (77%) say that protection of the environment can boost economic...
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Special Eurobarometer 295: Attitudes of European citizens towards the environment
The Environment Directorate-General decided to commission a public opinion survey to measure the opinions, attitudes and behaviour of Europeans towards the environment. The survey was...
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Flash Eurobarometer 277: Perception survey on quality of life in European cities
Compared with previous surveys, Flash Eurobarometer No 227 introduced new questions to assess people's satisfaction with, for example, public spaces in their city (such as markets,...
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Special Eurobarometer 262: Energy Technologies: Knowledge, Perception, Measures, The European Union and its neighbours Full report
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Flash Eurobarometer 257: Views on European Union enlargement
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Flash Eurobarometer 340: The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
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Special Eurobarometer 213: The citizens of the european union and sport
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Lisa Leslie the class of USA basketball
Mark Kiszla: At age 36, Lisa Leslie still can turn heads. The everlasting dream girl of U.S. hoops is as statuesque as a supermodel. She has been photographed by the legendary Herb Ritts for Vogue. Mention her name to NBA stars Carmelo Anthony or Kobe Bryant, and they drool.
Leslie has what the boys want.
Gold, gold and more gold. That's beautiful.
"Lisa Leslie going for her fourth gold medal in basketball? That's a great story right there," Anthony said.
"Four Olympics. Think about it. That's what? Four, eight, 12, 16 years. Wow. I was in elementary school when she got here first gold medal. And she's still going. That's one heck of an accomplishment. I'm trying to get my first gold medal. And she's got three already."
So when Leslie takes the court at the Summer Games, Kobe, Melo and the men on Team USA have been in the stands at the Olympic basketball arena to show respect for a woman they think is the hottest thing in hoops, for all the right reasons.
"It means a lot to me," said Leslie, genuinely appreciative of the support from the men's team. "Because, in terms of Olympic basketball, all we really have to lean on is each other. We know what they are going through. They know the pressures we face.
"In basketball, we're always expected to win gold in the United States. Anything less is failing. And neither of us wants to fail. You never remember taking home anything but gold."
Here's hoping the guys leave China looking as good as Leslie, because she has no intention of losing.


text: These Siftables from MIT Media Labs are small Post It-sized displays with processing power built in, allowing it to communicate with other Siftables as well as detect motion and proximity. You'll have to see what that means in the video, as they have different examples of shaking these Siftables, connecting them together, and having each respond accordingly to the one next to it. In its current form it's just a neat toy that doesn't really do much, but if you can adapt this to say, cellphones or MP3 players—stuff people actually carry around with them every day—it might make for some neat interactivity when you and your friends meet up and make your iPhones kiss. [MIT via OhGizmo]


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Mark Estee named James Beard award semifinalist
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Campo's chef/owner Mark Estee is a semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Award in the category of Best Chef: West. Estee's company for the nomination includes 19 other noted chefs from San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, including Top Chef Masters' contestant John Rivera Sedlar and renowned chef-owner Corey Lee.
The James Beard Awards recognize excellence across the food industry, including chefs, restaurateurs, cookbook authors and food journalists across North America. They are considered the highest honor for food and beverage professionals.
Estee credits his continued success to his superb Campo team, including Chef Arturo Moscoso.
"Campo is dedicated to creating a food culture in Reno that rivals any large city in the U.S. and is honored to be a part of our city's ongoing redevelopment," said Estee. "Reno is on its way and we are proud to be an important part of the journey."
The list will be narrowed down to finalists and winners will be announced at the James Beard Awards dinner on Friday, May 3 in the heart of New York City. Tickets are available to the public and go on sale March 18.
Estee is former owner of Moody's Bistro and Lounge in Truckee. Estee's downtown Reno riverfront restaurant, Campo was recently named one of Esquire magazine's Best New Restaurants in America for 2012.
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There's a story we tell around the office about a client that, prior to implementing an enterprise content management system, had a unique way of shuttling files between offices: a full-time employee on a golf cart.
It's true. Departments within this particular government client were located in a number of buildings. If a file – tax file, legal file, human resources file – needed to move from one department to another, the employee would hop in a golf cart and drive the file to its destination. That was his job.
It is also the definition of a low-value task.
Most organisations have some version of the low-value task. Often those tasks involve moving paper from one person to the next. Like Whatcom Educational Credit Union, a fast growing financial services company in Whatcom County, WA. As its membership grew, so did its paper piles – loan applications, membership profiles, you name it.
All that paper was physically stored in its main office. So whenever a team member at a branch needed to access a member's file – while the member was standing at the teller window, no less – someone at the main office would have to find the file, find the right document within the file, and fax the paperwork to the branch.
Stop and think about that for a minute. Think of the time wasted on the low-value tasks of calling the main office, finding someone to retrieve the file, time spent retrieving and faxing the file, and reviewing the fax once it came across.
Now consider the customer at the teller window and how those low-value tasks impact service times and member satisfaction.
Leaders at the credit union knew abolishing these low-value tasks would eliminate its paper woes. But more importantly, it would drastically improve customer service. And with an enterprise content management solution that integrated effortlessly with its core system, it managed to do just that.
Now employees have instant access to member files and information. Time previously swallowed up by calling, faxing and waiting (the low-value task) is spent helping customers reach their financial goals (the high-value task).
Whatcom uses a workflow management tool to accomplish this. The tool automatically processes work and is easily configured to meet rapidly changing business conditions – and it does so safely and securely. Only the right people at the right time can access it. It improves customer with faster turnaround times, reduces costs by freeing staff from manual tasks, and helps enforce consistent business practices that ensure accountability and compliance.


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Heart transplants: Newcomers look for love
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It's hard to be the new kid, and this week's blind daters– new-to-town grad students Faith and Scott– know that all too well.
"So here's me," wrote 22-year-old Scott in his introductory email back in June. "Brand-new to Charlottesville. I don't even know anybody. Zilch. The lady who cut my hair, the cute girl who sold me my bed, and this really slow guy at the Office Depot. These are the important people in my 'C'ville' experience after an on-off total of 7 or 8 days. (But I do really like the town.)"
Awww. Sweet, lonely, new boy!
His mention of his imposing height (6'1"), love of alternative music, and attraction for girls who wear glasses had Matchmaker on his side in no time.
But there were other dates to make, and Scott lingered in the files for a while.
When Faith, a 24-year-old entering the Spanish Ph.D. program, wrote in, a voice in Matchmaker's head uttered a single word. Scott!
Maybe it was her quirky tone that did it– she listed among her current hobbies "ensuring Dubya's timely departure." Whatever. After putting together many couples, Matchmaker's come to rely on that gut feeling, and the gut was saying Scott and Faith should meet...
The Date
Scott and Faith met at the new Downtown Thai on the corner of Second and Water Streets.
Who arrived first?
Faith: I actually saw Scott walking to the restaurant as I was crossing the street, and I immediately thought "I bet that's him."
Scott: I arrived about 30 seconds before she did. We were both right on time.
Were you nervous?
Faith: A little, but I calmed down almost immediately after meeting him. He's laid-back and easy to talk to, so I felt comfortable right away.
Scott: I felt immediately comfortable talking to Faith, but I never quite got over the shock of the blind date situation.
First impression?
Faith: He has the sensitive, intellectual-guy thing going for him, a lanky swimmer's body, great eyewear, and a really sweet smile.
Scott: My first impression was that she was quite pretty and that we probably had a lot in common.
How was your date's style?
Faith: Scott has a nice style. I dig the glasses especially. Plus we both share a mild obsession with H&M (That's fashion company Hennes & Mauritz– MM).
Scott: A+. She was wearing a fun black dress with pleats and stuff, flip-flops, and, when she drove me home, funky glasses. I'm a sucker for funky glasses.
At Downtown Thai...
What did you order?
Faith: I tried to order a drink, but the restaurant hadn't gotten their liquor license yet. I ordered the Panang curry... very spicy!
Scott: We both had water with dinner. I had the seafood with green curry, and it was fantastic.
Faith: The service was excellent. The wait staff was attentive but not intrusive, plus they all knew about the blind date, which made things a bit easier.
Scott: They doted on us a bit, since we were The Blind Date Couple.
What did you talk about?
Faith: A little of everything: what brought us to Charlottesville, things we'd done around town so far, our experiences teaching English abroad, European rednecks, encroaching yuppie-dom, the Extreme Badasses, and Camille Paglia...
Scott: It took a little while to get past the initial boring stuff, but overall, the conversation was great. Nearly four hours of non-stop action.
Did you have a lot in common?
Faith: I think so.
Scott: I think so. We lead similarly wild and crazy grad student-to-be lifestyles, and we buy similar brands of things. We both exercise, and we both have opinions about Camille Paglia. We could maybe combine record collections to form the ultimate... something. I didn't (don't) worry about running out of good conversation topics with her.
Was there anything you particularly liked?
Faith: It sounds like Scott knows his way around the kitchen, which is always worth many, many brownie points.
Scott: Last year, she hit the ground running in Barcelona and managed to carve out a living there on her own. She has a '50s pinup shower curtain that she made. She confessed to having done karaoke to Eminem. She was all kinds of interesting.
Was there flirting?
Faith: Maybe a tiny bit of flirting, but nothing blatant.
Scott: No obvious flirting, just occasionally dreamy eye contact. Her body language was kind of reserved all evening, and that seemed to be her style. That was fine, but I couldn't tell at all whether I was her type. (The dirty trick: I get to see her answers to these questions.)
So what happened at the end?
Faith: We decided to walk around the Mall and eventually sat down for drinks at the Blue Light Grill.
Scott: She said she had to go home to call her mom. (Umm...) As things were winding down, there were a couple of uncomfortable silences. Had it been a very good get-to-know-you conversation, or had it been a ... um... "date-date?"
Faith: He walked me to my car, and then I gave him a ride home.
Scott: At the very end, I offered to walk her to her car, and she offered to drive me home. It was only five blocks, but I wanted to put off the end-of-the-date awkwardness for a moment. We exchanged numbers in my building's parking lot. I suddenly got the idea that goodnight kisses were something that old people do. Or something that people who know each other do. In other words, I panicked, hovered in her car a little too long, and finally just said goodnight.
Overall experience?
Faith: He's definitely the type of person I would like to have as a friend... funny and offbeat and interesting. I'm usually attracted to people who are very much my opposite. I think Scott and I may have a little too much in common for me to fall head over heels in lust.
Scott: I'm thrilled to have met Faith, and I had a great time.
Would you go out again?
Faith: Sure.
Scott: Absolutely, despite the uncertainty of our "romantic" future. Faith is a first-rate gal, and... well, she might have only been joking about the two of us donning eyeliner and checking out the goth band at the local taxidermy bar, but I can't pass up a chance like that. And who knows? maybe we'll smooch while we're still dressed up all scary. (Ooh la la.)
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the date?
Faith: 7
Scott: 9
Well, well, well. So the romance may not be in the bag, but Matchmaker's gut is still working– Camille Paglia, H&M, and funky eyewear? Sounds like a friendship made in heaven.


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Stateful data is managed by web frameworks in different forms. In this post, Jeff Schwarts discusses how the Java web framework Wicke, in his own words 'eloquently' addresses the issue of stateful data . Read Jeff Scharts's post 'Wicket, A Stateful Web Framework': http://jeff-schwartz.blogspot.com/2009/07/wicket-state-icing-on-cake.html
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