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A Japanese World War II naval aviator—the rare survivor of a kamikaze mission because he was shot down and rescued by the crew of a U.S. destroyer 50 years ago—spoke with Naval History Editor Fred L. Schultz at the U.S. Naval Institute headquarters.
Mr. Hasegawa is the current President of the 80-year-old Rengo Company, Ltd., an international corrugated packing producer with more than 4,000 employees. On 25 May 1945, he was a lieutenant, junior grade, in the Japanese Special Naval Attack Corps, bearing down for a kamikaze attack on U.S. task forces east of Okinawa.
At 1015 that morning after dodging antiaircraft fire from the battleship USS West Virginia (BB-48), Hasegawa's bomber took a hit from the USS Callaghan (DD-792) and crashed into the sea. The destroyer crew in turn rescued the severely injured aviator (the aircraft's other two crew members did not survive). Ironically, a later kamikaze attack sank the Callaghan on 29 July 1945.
In July 1995, as part of a wreath-laying ceremony and reception at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, Hasegawa remembered the dead and honored the survivors of the Callaghan and later attended the ship's anniversary reunion at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where he was treated as a Callaghan survivor himself.
Naval History: What motivated your visit to the United States and to the U.S. Naval Institute?
Hasegawa: I had asked my friend, Captain William Horn, U.S. Navy (Retired), to confirm the records about my encounter with the U.S. destroyer Callaghan. I have therefore come here to reconfirm my recollection of the past. I am here also for the 50th anniversary of the date—25 May 1945—when I was shot down by the Callaghan.
Naval History: Many U.S. servicemen have died for their country, but seldom was death a virtual certainty. Given that consequence, how did you feel before your Special Attack mission?
Hasegawa: Of course, the psychological pressure was tremendous when I got into the airplane, because the success of the mission meant my ultimate death. It is difficult, however, to measure the pressure that I encountered as a military officer during that war against standards in peaceful times.
Naval History: So the philosophy was a "war-fever" of sorts?
Hasegawa: I think it was a "war-fever." During the war, not only Japanese servicemen, but also American, British, and French soldiers were dying every day around me. Everybody had pressure. But since Special Attack meant death when successful, we felt another significant pressure in addition to that which was felt in an ordinary attack. It was a totally different kind of pressure, however, than we would feel during peace time.
Naval History: Where were you at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack, and what was your attitude toward that attack?
Hasegawa: I was at the Imperial Naval Academy at that time. I had heard the news in the morning of the day when the attack occurred, but I did not know any of the details.
Naval History: What were your thoughts about it?
Hasegawa: I am not in a position to express my opinions as to whether that attack could be justified or not. I heard many things about it afterward. I knew that many of my seniors, such as Admiral [Isoroku] Yamamoto, participated in the attack. Many factors related to it. For me to answer this question would take a very long time. There were many considerations—strategic, national, political, military. The judgments or views of a military officer would be separate from that of a private Japanese citizen.
Naval History: How did you happen to volunteer for the Special Attack Corps?
Hasegawa: The approach to form the Special Naval Attack might have been different between the Army and Navy at that time. I was assigned to the 405 "Ginga" (Galaxy) Corps. It was a natural or normal procedure that, as a lieutenant in the Navy, I would be selected to command the 10th Ginga subunit, which was assigned to the Special Attack on 25 May.
Naval History: Was this simply your duty as a naval officer?
Hasegawa: Normally, there were about 20 officers in a flying unit. Somebody had to be named to command an attack mission. If I had died as a result of a kamikaze attack, somebody else would have assumed command of the next aircraft. So in that sense, it was a normal duty as a naval officer.
We had only 30 airplanes, when we should have had 48 bomber aircraft in our corps. It was a losing war. We were conducting many ordinary attacks. In an ordinary attack, you came back after you completed your mission. In a Special Attack, if you were successful, you did not come back. There was no special sensational feeling that came with our service in the Special Naval Attack Corps, because we had both types of missions. Every day and night we were attacking, and many people were dying. A few days before 25 May, it was decided that the forthcoming mission would follow the Special Attack method.
The 405 Corps had been assigned to carry out many ordinary attacks against Okinawa, Iwo Jima, and the American naval fleet. Some died during the missions. That method or mission procedure was the same as that used by the United States or other countries. Some days before the 25th, we were informed that the day's attack would be a Special Attack mission. It was not a decision made after special deliberation. One day we would employ the ordinary attack method; the next day we would be alerted for a Special Attack mission. I must emphasize here that the Special Attack mission was not something we regarded as extraordinary. Of course, they were extraordinary tactics. Military men, however, had to follow whatever orders given to them and believed that they should do their best to complete assignments.
Naval History: Did you receive any special training for such missions?
Hasegawa: There was no special training for Special Attack operations. It was not necessary. Any pilot with high skills could perform the mission.
Naval History: What was the general condition of the aircraft used for these missions?
Hasegawa: The airplanes of our corps were in very good condition.
Naval History: Even for Special Attack missions?
Hasegawa: Yes. As a matter of fact, we thought Francises were too good for kamikaze missions. I remember that we often talked about how wasteful it was to use these good airplanes for Special Attack missions. They could fly at high speeds and for long ranges. Also, they could carry a lot of ammunition. They even had radar equipment.
Naval History: Recount, if you will, your mission of 50 years ago.
Hasegawa: At that time, we were divided into four small groups, each group having three airplanes and having been ordered to approach an enemy fleet from different directions. After the groups were deployed, every one of the aircraft—except mine and another airplane—returned because of bad weather. The other pilot joined me and together we found the battleship West Virginia at about 1000. The battleship began shooting at us at 1002. The records of those times are all recorded in the official account of battle. I was hit by guns from the nearby Callaghan and crashed into the sea.
Naval History: According to books written about the kamikaze, you and your comrades were afforded a "spiritual guarantee," if your missions were successful. How did you deal with the fact that you survived?
Hasegawa: At that time, I thought it was dishonorable not to have succeeded in attacking the U.S. ships. I should mention, however, that now I do not think that way. When I was captured, I was badly injured and did not see any reason to live. I tried to commit suicide in the battleship New Mexico (BB-40) while being transferred to Guam. I became unconscious, but somehow survived. The U.S. sailor who had been assigned as a guard to watch my behavior was later scolded by his superiors.
Naval History: How were you treated by your rescuers?
Hasegawa: The crew of the Callaghan rescued me from the sea. As they were involved in a heavy air and sea battle, they were very busy, and there was much commotion. I remember somebody looking into my eyes to see if I was alive or not. After they discovered that I was alive, I was left to lie on the deck while the crews went on fighting. In general, the crews of the Callaghan and the New Mexico were very polite and treated me very decently.
Naval History: What was the extent of your injury?
Hasegawa: I suffered contusions over most of my body. Several of my teeth were broken, and I also had a fracture in my leg. The contusions were all on the left side of my body, from my hip to my ear. I remember it hurt very much.
Naval History: Why were kamikaze tactics not used earlier in the war, if they were considered to be so effective?
Hasegawa: One can rationalize many ways to fight a war. The specific tactics that are used vary, and any one tactic might be effective on a certain occasion. But from a broad point of view, I cannot say that an attack succeeded just because it was a kamikaze attack. An ordinary attack could be just as effective. I do not think that kamikaze tactics were so effective, considering the ultimate sacrifice of a human being and an airplane for each "successful" mission.
Naval History: How are World War II kamikaze survivors treated or regarded today?
Hasegawa: There are technically no kamikaze survivors. If you were deployed as a kamikaze and you succeeded, you died. Some survivors who participated in the Special Attack Corps missions are the ones who had turned back while on the way to the original mission because of bad weather, engine failures, or other reasons, or those who had made a forced landing before reaching a destination. My case, in which I was shot down over an enemy ship and returned, is very rare.
Naval History: Are you saying that you are not a kamikaze?
Hasegawa: It depends on how you define kamikaze. If you were deployed to attack as a kamikaze, you are dead. Precisely speaking, I was assigned to a kamikaze mission, but returned alive.
Naval History: If Japan had been in the position of the United States in 1945 with an atomic bomb, what do you think the Japanese would have done?
Hasegawa: I cannot take that kind of question very lightly, because any response, particularly today, will only lead to misinterpretation, controversy, or misunderstanding. Fifty years have passed since the war. From a historical perspective, many critics have evaluated the warfighting decisions and actions of both sides, have they not?
Naval History: Some of the World War II 50th anniversary commemorations have met with difficulties and controversies. What recommendations do you have for such events in the future?
Hasegawa: War is part of the history of human interaction. It is important that we judge and evaluate the war at 50th, 60th, and 100th anniversaries and so on. The reason for my being here is to fill the void in my own memory, not to condemn or judge the past at a national level. I do not have any particular recommendations for future commemoration, but I do think we should make every effort to judge the war in a fair manner. I would like to preserve the historical record related to the war in memory of those who died. I am planning to visit the families of the dead and explain the condition to them. As a result of our plane's having been shot down, both of the other men in my crew that day are dead. Warrant Officer Yoshida's older brother is living in Kyushu, as is the family of Mr. Koyama, the pilot of the airplane. I plan to visit them to explain what happened, based upon the confirmation of the past using your official historical records.
Naval History: Do you have any particular message for readers of Naval History?
Hasegawa: I believe that the U.S. Navy, Royal British Navy, and Japanese Navy have always had a kind of comradeship toward each other. Whenever I visit the U.S. Naval Academy or the Royal British Naval Academy, the people there always treat me with warm friendship. Because Japan does not have a formal Navy any more, I feel a sense of nostalgia toward the U.S. and Royal British navies. I would like you to know that I have very close friendly feelings toward you. I want to send my warmest regards to the U.S. Navy.


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With recent news stories about big red buttons and a blockbuster movie (The Post) about the Pentagon Papers, Daniel Ellsberg's story is very timely. He's the legendary whistle-blower who revealed the Pentagon Papers, and his book is an eyewitness exposé of the dangers of America's Top Secret, seventy-year-long nuclear policy that continues to this day.
Framed as a memoir—a chronicle of madness in which Ellsberg acknowledges participating—this gripping tale reads like a thriller and offers feasible steps we can take to dismantle the existing "doomsday machine" and avoid nuclear catastrophe. The Doomsday Machine is thus a real-life Dr. Strangelove story and an ultimately hopeful—and powerfully important—book about not just our country, but the future of the world.

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One of the most popular trucks on the market, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, is available at Parker Chevrolet Inc. in Champlain. Whether you are planning an outing involving a rough terrain or are looking to accomplish daily chores, or to tow a heavy load, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will make it seem like a breeze. Strength, capability and versatility are a few words which best describe this truck. This does not come as a surprise, especially when you have a staggering horsepower to go with a powerful engine. The interior is comfortable and spacious, with dual-resilient foam seats for long-lasting comfort, steering wheel controls to answer phone calls, and more. Be it hauling loads or transporting people, it is all in a day's work for the dependable Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Explore our inventory now!
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Heidihair needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 72 designs submitted by 40 freelance designers.
Newly established company looking for a classy, rich, and modern logo. Be creative!
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This is a new company. We do not want to look like the average products on the market. We offer a hair and skin product which contains Shea Butter.  Products name is "Partout" which is french for "use everywhere." It can be used for many other things, but hair and skin is the focus. We leave the color scheme up to you, but please remember CLASSY, RICH, and MODERN. We do not have any prior notions of what we are looking for - we will see it when it arrives. Go for the win. More opportunites lie ahead-winner please provide your contact info.
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Be sure your mower blade is sharp. Dull blades can give a ragged cut and leave grass blades dull and brown.
Step outside and take a deep breath. That new season smell may have you itching to get started on yard-care tasks, but the best advice is to be patient.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to lawn care to starting too early. Raking and mowing when the grass is wet can actually do more harm than good. Early in the season, when the ground is wet, the roots of your grass can easily be pulled out of the soil. So, wait until the ground dries out.
Raking is the best way to help fight the effects of winter snow cover. It reduces matting caused by snow, allowing air, sunlight and fertilizer to reach more of the plants and roots.
Lucky or not? Clover is a common perennial weed.
Dandelion is a perennial weed that is best treated in the fall with a postemergent herbicide.
Weedy Intervention
Spring is also a good time to begin the war on weeds. Different weeds require different treatments, so the first step is to determine what type of weed you are dealing with. There are two basic types of weeds. Annual weeds, such as crabgrass, sprout early in the season from seed. Perennial weeds, such as dandelions, survive season to season.
If you have a small weed problem, the best way to tackle the situation is by hand weeding. If the problem is larger in scale, chemical herbicides can help. Spring is the best time to treat annual weeds.
"Annual weeds are best controlled with herbicides called pre-emergents," says Van Cline, senior agronomist at The Toro Company. "Pre-emergents nip the new weed seedlings at germination, preventing them from maturing." Pre-emergent herbicides can be found in liquid or granular form, and can also be an ingredient in spring fertilizers.
Iowa State University researchers say corn gluten has proven to be an effective, natural pre-emergent herbicide.
Perennial weeds are best treated either by hand weeding or with postemergent herbicides. Fall is actually the best time to treat perennial weeds, but if you have a crop of dandelions already growing in your yard, spot treatment with a post-emergent or broadleaf herbicide will do the trick.
The best defense to control weeds is a healthy, thick lawn. Remember to mow high (3-4 inches tall) and follow other good horticulture practices.
When it comes to fertilizing your lawn, experts say waiting until the fall works best. Feeding your lawn in the spring can create a lot of top growth, which may look nice, but can develop grass that is weaker and less able to handle periods of stress, such as drought or summer heat. Put fertilizing on your late-August, early September to-do list.
Don't forget to tune-up your mower before the season starts, and make sure you have fresh gas in the tank.
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Once your grass gets growing, you can turn your attention to your mower. A little spring maintenance can help your machine run smoothly throughout the season.
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Make sure to keep the mower blade sharpened for a clean cut and to reduce damage to grass.
A version of this article appeared in a March/April 2014 edition of State-by-State Gardening.
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James Riddle "Jimmy" Hoffa (born February 14, 1913 – disappeared July 30, 1975, declared legally dead July 30, 1982) was an American labor union leader and author.
Hoffa was involved with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union, as an organizer from 1932 to 1975. He served as the union's General President from 1958 to 1971. He secured the first national agreement for teamsters' rates in 1964, and played a major role in the growth and development of the union, which eventually became the largest single union in the United States, with over 1.5 million members during his terms as its leader. Hoffa, who had been convicted of jury tampering, attempted bribery, and fraud in 1964, was imprisoned in 1967, sentenced to 13 years, after exhausting the appeal process. It was not until mid-1971 that he officially resigned the Teamsters' presidency, an action that was part of a pardon agreement with U.S. president Richard Nixon, in order to facilitate his release later that year. Nixon blocked Hoffa from union activities until 1980; Hoffa was attempting to overturn this order and to regain support.
Hoffa was last seen in late July 1975, outside the Machus Red Fox, a suburban Detroit restaurant.


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The Pan African Film Festival Calls for Submissions
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The Pan African Film Festival calls for submissions for its 21st annual version. PAFF is one of the largest and most prestigious Black film festivals.
Over the years, it has showcased films from all parts of the world, representing such countries as Angola, Austria, England, Bermuda, Canada, Egypt, Ethiopia, Brazil, Kenya, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, and of course, the United States. With the pulse on the International film market, PAFF has opened the minds of its audiences, and transported them to lands far away and back home again.
Last year, more than 40,000 folks attended the festival, and were the first to see a string of highly-anticipated films, including Screen Gems' "Think Like a Man," based on the New York Times best-selling book by radio host/comic Steve Harvey. Directed by Tim Story and written by Keith Merryman and David A. Newman, the romantic comedy has grossed nearly 100 million dollars in its theatrical run, making it one of the highest grossing films with a predominantly African American cast. "This is certainly proof that Black audiences will respond to good stories and positive depictions of ourselves on the big screen," added Olatunji.
The PAFF is currently accepting applications for films and videos made by and/or about people of African descent. (Please note: the filmmaker(s) need not be of African or African American descent.) Films should preferably depict positive and realistic images and can be of any genre -- drama, comedy, horror, adventure, animation, romance, science fiction, experimental, etc. PAFF accepts features and shorts both narrative and documentary. The film festival will accept submissions of works in progress; however, the final version of the film must be completed no later than January 5, 2013.
The PAFF competition categories are: Best Narrative Feature, Best Narrative Short, Best Documentary, Best Director -- First Feature, plus, Audience Favorite Awards for Narrative Feature and Favorite Documentary. Films in competition must be copyrighted no earlier than 2012. With the exception of Audience Favorite Awards, all films are judged by industry professionals, selected by PAFF. In addition to competition awards, other programming and festival special prizes will be awarded.
For information about the festival, submission procedures, fees and registration, visit www.paff.org or call 310. 337-4737. Submissions will be accepted from July 2, 2012 through October 15, 2012. Late submissions will be accepted until November 21, 2012. Official selection announcements will be made beginning December 15, 2012.


text: Federal Judge George H. Wu wants more time to consider a defense motion to throw out the case against Lori Drew. As you'll recall, Drew participated in a MySpace hoax which allegedly led a 13-year-old girl to hang herself. Today, the AP reports that Judge Wu will most likely reject the motion, but wants to look at arguments more closely. Question: Why is he even considering dismissing the case? The trial is scheduled to begin November 18. [LA Times]


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2012 Media Releases
New University of Denver poll: Obama holds narrow lead in Colorado; voters overwhelmingly say Romney won first debate
Oct. 6, 2012—The University of Denver, host of the first Presidential debate on Oct. 3, today released poll results that found President Barack Obama leading Governor Mitt Romney among likely voters in Colorado, 47-43. Four percent said that they would vote for someone else, and five percent noted that they remain undecided. The poll also found that President Obama is currently leading among independent voters, 48-31.Despite President Obama's current lead in Colorado, respondents have improving impressions of Gov. Romney. Those who said that they watched or heard about the debate believe that Gov. Romney won by a huge margin, 68-19. That includes almost half of Obama supporters (47 percent), with just 37 percent of the President's supporters saying he did the better job. In addition, 38 percent of likely Colorado voters said their impression of Gov. Romney is improving, while 18 percent of respondents felt the same way about President Obama.
"Two important lessons from the polls are, first, there are very few undecided voters left in Colorado, and second, Gov. Romney has improved his position to win them over in the closing days of the race," said University of Denver political scientist Dr. Peter Hanson. "President Obama is maintaining a narrow lead in the state, but the major question is how much movement we can expect in the polls in coming weeks with not many voters left for the candidates to persuade."
A huge majority of Colorado's likely voters paid close attention the debate. Eighty-one percent said they watched the debate and another 14 percent said they had heard about it. When asked an open-ended question about where the debate took place, 74 percent correctly identified the University of Denver (35 percent said "the University of Denver," 21 percent said "Denver University," and 18 percent said "DU").
Nationwide, the debate was viewed by 67.2 million people, according to recent Nielsen ratings. The debate's major effect was reinforcing existing views of likely voters rather than changing them. Sixty-nine percent of debate watchers became more strongly committed to their candidate, while only 7 percent became less strongly committed to their candidate. Five percent of debate watchers reported changing their minds.
Fifty-nine percent of respondents said jobs and the economy were the most important issues in the election – and by a margin of 50-45, they said Gov. Romney would do a better job. Significantly, among voters who cited jobs and the economy as their top concerns, Gov. Romney leads President Obama, 56-32.
"The poll found a significant amount of polarization in the Colorado electorate in regards to the economy," noted University of Denver political scientist Dr. Seth Masket. "Democrats are much more likely to see the economy and their overall economic situation to have improved over the past year. Republicans, meanwhile, have strongly negative views of the economy and their own economic situation over the past year. Independents are more likely to say that the economy has gotten worse over the past year."
Here are other key findings related to several issues specific to Colorado:
Immigration: Sixty-three percent of respondents favor a policy that allows illegal immigrants living and working in the United States the chance to keep their jobs and apply for legal status. Sixty-eight percent of respondents favor the President Obama's policy to allow illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children to obtain work permits and not face deportation.
Same-Sex Marriage: Seventy-three percent of respondents support legal recognition of same-sex relationships. Forty-nine percent of respondents support legalizing same-sex marriage, while 24 percent prefer to legalize civil unions. Twenty-three percent said no legal recognition should be given to same-sex relationships.
Marijuana Legalization: Fifty percent of likely voters said they support Colorado Amendment 64 to decriminalize marijuana, compared to 40 percent who oppose it. Twenty-one percent said it should never be legal, 47 percent said it should be regulated like alcohol and 28 percent said it should be legal for medicinal uses only.
Concealed Weapons on College Campuses: Forty-nine percent favor the current law allowing students to carry concealed weapons on college campuses, while 46 percent do not favor such legislation.
Led by Dr. Hanson, Dr. Masket and J. Ann Selzer of Selzer & Company, the poll was conducted on Oct. 4 and 5 via telephone with 604 Colorado residents who are 18 years of age or older. To qualify as likely Colorado voters, respondents had to say that they live in Colorado and would definitely vote in the upcoming Presidential election. Responses were adjusted by age, race, and educational attainment to reflect the general population based on recent Census data. The poll included a margin of error of +/- 4 percentage points.
NOTE: Dr. Peter Hanson will be available for interviews on Sunday, October 7, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. MST / 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST. Please contact 720-608-0240 or e-mail [email protected] to arrange an interview.


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The Power of Gayatri CD offers traditional Sanskrit mantras and chants for meditation and well-being.
A mantra signifies the sacred formula or verse, the incantation of which leads to spiritual liberation and enrichment of daily life.
Of all the sacred mantras, there is none considered more exalted than the Gayatri. A prayer for spiritual and meditative stimulation, it is addressed to the divine life-giver as supreme God, symbolised in the Sun. The Gayatri is thus not only the symbol of light but light itself.
In The Power of Gayatri, well versed in the nuances of Indian classical raags, some of the most popular and sought after singers weave their own magic to uplift and entrance the listener to a higher state of being.
Based on raag Bhopali, this light and lilting Gayatri mantra music is rendered in the evergreen, mellifluous voices of Hariharan, Anup Jalota, Shankar Mahadevan, Devaki Pandit and Sadhana Sargam to caress your inner senses.
The practice of meditation has occurred worldwide since ancient times. The Hindus perfected the art of sacred chanting that dates back at least 3,000 years and is probably the world's oldest continuous vocal tradition.
The last track in this Power of Gayatri album is presented in the traditional Vedic choral-chants form.
Power of Gayatri TRACKS:
1. Gayatri Mantra - Hariharan
2. Gayatri Mantra – Devaki Pandit
3. Gayatri Mantra – Anup Jalota
4. Gayatri Mantra – Sadhana Sargam
5. Gayatri Mantra – Shankar Mahadevan
6. Gayatri Mantra – Global Chanting
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The math on the number of combinations of gear slots, bag spaces, and the server space needed to store it all is unknown – but would be a high number. Extraporlate the variance when reforging and enchantment is added.
I liked this Cartoon and the Trenches is worth a read.
We can show/hide Hats in WoW, perhaps this feature is even better – add many Hats.


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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The women's team was the overall champion and the men placed third at the Chattanooga Powerade Invitational, Friday afternoon, on the Moccasin Bend course.
"We improved in some key areas in this meet," said head coach Bill Taylor. " Our pack is coming together. The girls improved dramatically over last week in working together and moving up in the race. We still have a lot of work to do and can improve a lot. This was definitely a step in the right direction and I feel like we accomplished the goals we had for this race."
The women were led, as they so often are, by sophomore Dani Walker. The Wichita, Kan., native was runner-up in the women's two-mile event with an 11:13s mark, averaging just over five and a half minutes per mile.
Three other Lady Bisons joined her in the top-five, with sophomore Tessa Hoefle finishing just a hair behind Walker in third at 11:14s. It was the first top-five finish of Hoefle's career.
"Dani and Tessa continue to lead the team in the races right now," said Taylor. "The women have closed the gap a ton on them though and are working with them longer. They have done such a great job of setting the tone for the team."
Behind Hoefle were freshman Minna Fields (fourth, 11:20s) and senior Louisa Van Batavia (fifth, 11:24s).
The Lady Bisons continued their domination of the field by placing three more athletes in the top-10: freshmen Maggie Lawrence (seventh, 11:26s) and Kendra Lobley (eighth, 11:28s) were joined by senior Catherine Beals (10th, 11:32s) in the top-10 to give Lipscomb seven of the top 10 places on the women's side.
"Minna was the top freshman today, finishing third for the team," said Taylor. "She ran terrific and has an incredibly bright future. Maggie and Kendra were right there too. I think Kendra may have broken her 3200m track PR today on a XC course. Those three freshmen are really making an impact. It's really nice too that they have great returners to follow and learn from. All three are just going to get better and better."
"In terms of times, I was happy with the marks," he continued. "Most of our women ran faster than our two-mile time trial a couple of weeks ago. It's hard to run fast when you don't have a lot of competition up front. For much of the race it was more like a team time trial for our women. I think that bodes well for what times the women will be able to run in races."
Though overall individual champion honors went to MTSU's Lucy Kapkiai, Lipscomb would be the only squad in the meet to place more than one athlete in the top ten.
The men's squad grinded out a hard-fought race, finishing third overall behind host Chattanooga and MTSU. Junior Isaiah Greer paced the Bisons with a 15:24s mark in the five-kilometer, shaving 14 seconds off his time from last weekend's Belmont Opener.
Junior Geoff Musick was Lipscomb's next-highest finisher, placing 11th with a 15:50s mark. Musick knocked nearly 40 seconds off his time from last week as well.
"Isaiah looks so strong this year," said Taylor. "He's always been a very tough guy, and is stepping up as a leader on the course. Geoff Musick had a good rebound from last week. He's going to get stronger and stronger."
Five more Bisons earned top-20 placings Friday evening. Ashton Fisher (12th, 15:51s), Tim Muller (15th, 15:59s), Ben Wright (16th, 16:04s), Ryan Gadsey (18th, 16:07s) and Mike Yang (20th, 16:12s) rounded out the scoring and the top-20 for Lipscomb.
"We have mixed feelings about the men's race," said Taylor. "It's kind of a tale of two halves. The first half of the race the men worked together, ran tough, were in great position and stuck together. It's exactly how it needs to be. Unfortunately they didn't hold it, and the second half was more of an individual by individual effort. So we saw what is possible, but we also saw that we aren't quite there yet. It's certainly progress and we sacrificed a bit in the end point total and times to start to develop the right mentality and tactics."
Two Lipscomb runners made their debuts this weekend, with Benton Reed finishing 35th in the 5K with a 17:08s run and Alex Newby's 12:27s two-mile race netting her a 27th-place standing.
Lipscomb returns to Nashville for next weekend's Vanderbilt Invitational, an event that will be held on the Bisons home Vaughn's Gap course at Percy Warner Park. It will be the second of three races Lipscomb will compete in at Vaughn's Gap, where they ran last weekend's Belmont Opener and will face the rest of the Atlantic Sun, October 29, at the A-Sun Cross Country Championships.


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With the increasing difficulty in finding backups these days, not to mention what kind of condition they are going to be in when you get them, hacked, not hacked, if the FS has been messed with, etc. it would be extremely handy for people to be able to create their own. Personally, I won't use a random image on emule or whatever. I don't know who it came from or what they've done to it. Now if it were alldeadhomiez tiny tivo 4.x or whatever, someone I would trust, I may use an image. But that puts the trusted party at liability for distributing tivo images.Originally Posted by alldeadhomiez
Then you get into things like hardware revision. For anything that calls home, you would really need to have that part right. I think those are all good reasons why someone may need to create their own.


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2019 Uber Career Prep Fellowship - Software Engineering
At Uber, we ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion. We take on big problems to help drivers, riders, delivery partners, and eaters get moving in more than 600 cities around the world.
We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.
With the Career Prep Program, we ignite opportunity by setting careers in motion for all. Our goal is to raise transparency around the steps necessary for embarking on a STEM career for traditionally underrepresented groups in tech and increase their representation in the industry.
We welcome people from all backgrounds who endeavor to further this mission to apply.
About the role
As a Career Prep Fellow, Uber will help you take your skills to the next level in partnership with experts in the field. This year-long program consists of six Thursday / Friday workshops. Topics will vary for each session covering a range of competencies such as: technical interview skills, insights into how top engineers succeed, communication and self-marketing skills, engineering competencies, and so much more.
Homework assignments are included in the program to expand on learning from workshops, and prepare for the following session. One on one mentorship from Uber engineers and members of Uber's employee resource groups will also be a huge part of your success in this one of a kind experience.
Where will instruction be delivered?
We will determine this once we know where our participants are located. Some instruction will take place at Uber HQ in San Francisco, but we will also make use of our New York Office and virtual classrooms as needed.
Who will cover expenses?
For those outside SF and NYC, there will be some portion of the program that requires program participants to travel. Uber will cover all expenses in those cases (travel, lodging, meals).
- College Students in a U.S. based 4-year program
- Community College Transfer Applicant (Will start a 4-year program by Fall 2019)
- Major or concentration in Computer Science or another closely related field
- Demonstrate a commitment to furthering the Career Prep Program's mission
- Passion and drive to be successful in the tech industry
Application Process
- Candidates MUST complete this APPLICATION FORM
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- Applications Due - March 14, 2019 (including resume, transcript, and essay questions)
- Interview Day - March 22, 2019
- Program start day - April 5, 2019
See our Candidate Privacy Statement
At Uber we don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Uber is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.


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Alex Pettyfer: 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Sex Scene for Test Film?
Alex Pettyfer has reportedly shot a sex scene for a Fifty Shades of Grey test film with director Gus Van Sant, according to The Wrap.
The 23-year-old actor, who is no stranger to stripping down for his art, played Christian Grey for the scene in which Anastasia Steele loses her virginity.
Gus supposedly made the test film to send to the producers of the movie in hopes that he will land the coveted role as director. There is no word yet if he will be chosen and if he is, whether Alex would be given the role of Christian Grey.
DO YOU THINK Alex Pettyfer is right for the role of Christian Grey?


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Low-voltage electric drive system consisting of a highly efficient brushless direct-current (BLDC) motor and an electronic controller. It is designed to operate in variety of electric vehicles in particular for light electric vehicles, light AT quadricycles, and electric motorcycles.
The motor includes high energy permanent magnets and low-loss materials to achieve motor efficiency over 90%. The motor speed torque characteristics are suitable for direct-belt drive applications and for various transmission solutions.
Thanks to the typical IPM motor configuration, this electric motor has excellent torque and power density. As it is a brushless variant, it requires no maintenance during its entire lifetime of typically over 20,000 hours.
The electronic controller is programmed to drive the electric motor in the efficient, field-oriented vector control and will function in various operation modes such as normal drive, ECO mode, booster mode, and regenerative braking. Other useful functions (temperature, current, undervoltage/undervoltage protection) are fully programmable. The controller is CAN-enabled.


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This Web Site is an attempt to create an electronical portrait of my country
- Republic of Georgia also called "Sakartvelo" (in Georgian), "Gruzia" (in
Slavonic), Colkhis, Iberia, Iveria, Kartli (an ancient names).
The web pages are maintained and designed by Besiki Sisauri (M.Div.);
Using all my knowledge of HTML, DTHML, PHP, Java Script, Visual Basic, GIF Animation and 3D Design, wanted to deliver my love and devotion of my country:
The site has become the most popular Georgian Web Site since 1996. It is indeed most informative site on the internet in English language.
Every month this site has more then one thousand visitors. Before it was only a personal home page, but now it contains exclusive materials (more then 1000 pages) on Georgian culture, music, history, literature, religion, photography and much more.
This site was the pioneer in creating the First Georgian Musical Animated E-Cards, Screen Savers, Hot Bar Skins,Wallpapers, Toolbar, 3D Alphabet, Georgian flag favicon, Mid collection, Java Scripts, Quiz, Georgian 3D Logo and Alphabet design, English-Georgian Dictionary, Classifieds and much more...
I could have done more, but unfortunately I am very limited in time.
I would be willing to work with someone from any country who has a desire to develop more web sites on Georgia. I need also voluntaries who will work with texts, which we can upload on the NET.
If you wish to publish material on Georgia, contact me and I will host them for free.
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Besiki Sisauri's WebSite has been selected as a
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The articales about GeorgianWeb.com and about site's author was published in the Georgian newspapers "Georgian Times", "Dila" & "Mtskheta".
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Reporting on the power struggle in Ivory Coast is increasingly perilous, with journalists facing a climate of threats, intimidation, and attacks that has forced many to choose between adopting partisan coverage or fleeing to safety. "Here, we are in a situation where if you are not with one camp, then you are against them. You must show you are partisan," reporter Stéphane Goué told CPJ today.
Goué heads a local press freedom group called the Ivorian Committee for the Protection of Journalists (CIPJ), which has documented and spoken out against abuses committed by supporters of both President Laurent Gbagbo and challenger Alassane Ouattara. Goue said he fears for the safety of all journalists following Sunday's call by Gbagbo youth militia leader Charles Blé Goudé to arm the president's supporters.
Goué told CPJ he has gone into hiding himself after being threatened in response to his public statements. In comments made on the UN-sponsored radio station, Goué criticized Gbagbo's efforts to restrict the press and questioned the antistate charges lodged against jailed journalists Aboubacar Sanogo and Yayoro Charles Lopez Kangbé of the rebel-held TV Notre Patrie.
Since the disputed November 2010 presidential runoff between Gbagbo and Ouattara, Abidjan is a battleground between security forces loyal to Gbagbo and rebel forces backing Ouattara. UN peacekeepers have attempted to protect civilians, but they are facing hostility from Gbagbo supporters who resent the UN's recognition of Ouattara as president-elect. In the partisan divide, media outlets supporting Gbagbo are identified as "blue," while pro-Ouattara outlets are "green."
"We are working in very precarious conditions," said Guillaume Gbato, a journalist with the "blue" daily Notre Voie. In February, a printing press employee of La Refondation, publisher of Notre Voie, was killed by a mob in the Abidjan suburb of Koumassi. Legré's affiliation with the newspaper was known in the area, said Gbagto, who believes Ouattara supporters could be responsible. These days, Notre Voie's offices in the Cocody district of Abidjan are thin on staff because of difficulties linked to security and transportation, Gbato said.
Nando Dapa, editor of the daily Le Démocrate, a "green" newspaper also based in Cocody, told me he was briefly seized and threatened by captors on February 24 as he drove toward Abobo. Dapa said armed youths at an impromptu checkpoint stopped his car. "They found out that I was a journalist and when I said the name of my newspaper, they replied, 'Very good. We are, in fact, looking for you.'" Dapa said the youths fired shots in the air and forced Dapa into a dark hall where he was roughly interrogated and threatened.
The UN-sponsored radio station, ONUCI FM, has encountered security problems as well. "We have problems getting around in the pro-Gbagbo neighborhoods because of barricades erected by the Young Patriots [Gbagbo militia] and security forces," the station's director, Sylvain Semilenko, told me. "Since February 6, the Gbagbo camp refuses to come on our airwaves on the pretext that we are illegal," he said, referring to a ruling of the Gbagbo-controlled broadcast regulator to strip the station of broadcast license. "To balance reporting, we use NGOs which have access to the Gbagbo camp or we quote their public statements given to other media outlets," he added. Although the station has broadcast freely, Semilenko said the homes of station personnel have been raided by unidentified armed men.
Even the country's main distributing company, Edipresse, which prints and delivers both "blue" and "green" in the same facility, has been drawn into the struggle for media control. Armed police officers loyal to Gbagbo surrounded the Edipresse warehouse and blocked the distribution of pro-Ouattara newspapers for two days, Léo Kamon, an Edipresse official, told CPJ.


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SRI SRI YOGA: Inspired By H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar DVD Set -3.10 GB
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This double DVD set contains sequences of Sri Sri Yoga and Sukshma Yoga. These subtle sequences of asanas (yoga postures) and breathing exercises, are suitable for all levels of ability and can be used alone as a gentle exercise routine, or to prepare for meditation.
You Can View the introduction here
What is Sri Sri Yoga?
Sri Sri Yoga is a celebration of the diversity in Yoga in a simple and joyful manner. We combine yoga essentials- breathing techniques, stretching and postures, meditation and relaxation, and yogic knowledge. By incorporating all these beautiful facets of yoga we are able to look deep beyond the level of the physical body and really sharpen our sensitivity and awareness of subtler levels of existence. Practice of Sri Sri Yoga cultivates a more healthy and happy lifestyle.
On a physical level, Yogic exercises strengthen, lengthen and replenish muscle tissues, which helps hold bones and align the whole body. Holding postures burns fat and reduces cholesterol. Yogic breathing brings more oxygen to the heart and nourishes the whole system. The breath work also aids in reducing toxin levels in the body by expelling unwanted stresses.
Yoga's greatest benefits are felt in the mind. We all know that peace of mind is more valuable than an attractive figure. Even though the practice of Yoga will defiantly improve one's physical appearance, the radiance of a Yogi's smile and energetic eyes are the best rewards.
Why Yoga Exercise is Good for You?
The physical level, Sri Sri Yoga:
- Improves flexibility, the range of joint movements, the posture and alignment of the body, blood circulation and digestion.
- Strengthens, nourishes and tones the muscles, joints, bones, internal tissues and organs.
- Enhances the function of endocrine glands.
- Provides prevention, relief and helps recovery from many illnesses such as chronic pain, anxiety and panic, gastro-intestinal disorders, sleep disturbances, fatigue, high blood pressure, headaches, depression, etc.
- Overall the body feels healthier, more energetic, balanced, graceful, with greater immunity to disease and stress-related effects.
If the mind is well, all else feels well. That is why, in Sri Sri Yoga, a great importance is given to the wellness of mind.
With regular practice of yoga some of the benefits one experiences are:
- More peacefulness and calmness.
- Improved alertness and clarity.
- Increased ability to deal effectively with short and long term stressful situations.
- Increased concentration of mind.
- Improved self-esteem.
- Decreased reliance on drugs.
- Greater energy and enthusiasm for life.
Ignorance alone is the cause of all sufferings. Through the regular practice of yoga one develops skills and experiencial understanding to see the reality of life and appreciate its beauty.
When you see the beauty in life, you are able to admire and adore the Creator—the Spirit---the Divine. You see the Divine presence every where including in yourself. You form a stronger and loving connection with your Self which brings fulfilment and a meaningful purpose to life. It is out of this fulfilment you experience unconditional happiness and are able to share this joy with others.
This double DVD set contains sequences of Sri Sri Yoga and Sukshma Yoga. These subtle sequences of asanas (yoga postures) and breathing exercises, are suitable for all levels of ability and can be used alone as a gentle exercise routine, or to prepare for meditation.
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The only sunny, level piece of ground on our lot is in the front yard, next to the driveway. Despite my well-reasoned and insightful explanation of why my new greenhouse should go there, my wife vetoed the idea. So, the only other location with a bit of sun was at the top of our lot, in an area the utility company keeps cleared of trees. Unfortunately, this location was far from level. To solve the problem and make the site usable, I decided to play in the mud.
To make a pad large enough to accommodate the 13-foot-long hobby greenhouse, I needed to raise the elevation on the lower edge of the site about 42 inches. Because the site is visible from the rest of my shade garden, I wanted something that would blend in and seem to disappear. Also, because there is no access to the area, all building materials had to come up the steep hill via wheelbarrow.
" Be aware that mudcrete is not as strong as conventional concrete construction, so if you are not able to live with the possibility of cracks, avoid this technique. "
Early Construction Techniques
After considering various options and rejecting them because they were too costly, too temporary or too ugly, I finally decided to build the wall using a technique I call "mudcrete" construction. I saw a mention of this technique years ago in an old book describing early roadway construction techniques. Apparently, in the early 20th century some secondary roads were constructed by working a cementing agent directly into the soil and then packing it down.
Last spring I visited a site in southern California that used a similar technique to build a 300-foot-tall dam using an almost dry concrete mix and heavy construction rollers to pack it in place. One equipment manufacturer sells a machine, apparently intended for the desert southwest market, that makes what it calls "adobe" blocks by blending native soil with a cementing agent and then forming the blocks under pressure. So, the technique is still used, but is not at all common.
Sedimentary rocks (sandstone, limestone, shale) are, after all, just pieces of small mineral fragments that are slowly deposited and become solid in the presence of pressure and a cementing agent. My little project just shortened the timeline of rock formation.
A Solid Combination
Portland cement is the binding ingredient that transforms clay into what is essentially a manmade rock.
Using a tiller, mix the soil and Portland cement, adding just enough water to make it blend evenly.
Mudcrete is made by combining Portland cement and the existing soil to form what is essentially a manmade rock. My first attempt at making mudcrete was about 10 years ago when I needed a low, level retaining wall to support one edge of flagstones for the patio in my Japanese garden. The wall was only about a foot tall and mostly hidden by plantings so I wasn't especially concerned if it cracked. But, after 10 years it shows no signs of cracking and has served my needs perfectly.
My new project was a bit more ambitious. Instead of gaining all of the needed height in one tall wall, I chose to use a taller front wall and a shorter 8-inch wall in the back to gain the needed elevation. Because I have almost no topsoil on my hillside, I guard what little I can scrape together in a rather possessive and protective way. So, for this project I chose to use the tight, sticky clay subsoil for the soil component of the mix.
The ratio of Portland cement to soil depends on the kind of soil you have. If you have a high sand content, the ratio can be as high as 16 parts soil to 1 part Portland cement. If using clay, more cementing agent will be necessary. I finally settled on a ratio of 6:1 clay to Portland cement. Much of the strength of concrete construction comes from the stones ("aggregate" material). I only used the existing clay and Portland cement in the mix, so my wall lacks the strength of conventional concrete construction. Luckily, all it has to do is stand up to foot traffic, because it is impossible to reach this area by anything heavier.
Construction Of The Wall
Fill the form with a layer of about 6 inches of the moist mud blend.
The plate packer will compress the moist mud by about 25 percent, driving most of the air from the wall.
When the forms were removed, the wall was worked to smooth rough edges.
Wooden forms were constructed, but to compensate for the lower strength of mudcrete, I made the forms 12 inches wide instead of the 6-inch thickness normally used. No reinforcing iron (rebar) was used in the wall.
To mix the mudcrete, a shallow trench was dug and the clay soil set aside. A portion of the clay was shoveled back into the trench and the dry Portland cement added. I attempted to stay fairly close to the 6:1 ratio. (When I finished the project and calculated the volume of the wall and compared the number of bags of Portland moved by wheelbarrow up the hill, it turned out to be a 9:1 ratio.) Next, using a tiller the ingredients were mixed, adding water as needed to blend the two components. I wanted the final mix to be about the consistency of moist soil.
Six inches of the mudcrete mix was shoveled into the forms and packed with a manual plate packer. Those 6 inches of loose mudcrete were packed to about 4 inches. If the mix was too wet, packing became a problem. If too dry, it was hard to get a thorough blending of the two components. I completed the pour for each wall in a day's time, an important step – at least in my estimation – so that there was not a distinct layer between one day's pour and the next.
Blending Into The Landscape
After 36 hours, the forms were carefully removed and the surface worked with conventional concrete tools to give a smooth surface. I completed the project in late November. We had a significant freeze a week after completion of the project, so some of my surface finishing popped off as curing was not yet complete. But, no matter, that just made it look that much more like a rock. The wall now looks like it has been around for a long time and blends nicely into the garden scene.
Mudcrete has other possible uses in the garden. Be aware that mudcrete is not as strong as conventional concrete construction, so if you are unable to live with the possibility of cracks, avoid this technique.
One area where this material could be used is in drainage areas that are prone to erosion. By tilling the site, mixing in Portland cement and then compacting it, a drainage ditch could be created that would have a nice earth tone and still provide protection against erosion. Similarly, a walkway could be constructed through a garden that would look like an earthen trail, but avoiding the problem of tracking mud into the house. Other uses can be envisioned where you need a small retaining wall but don't like the look of the ugly, stacked-concrete block walls.
The wall has cured to take on a soft, earth-tone patina.
(From State-by-State Gardening Nov/Dec 2005. Photos by Gerald Klingaman, Ph.D.)


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How to Obtain an Identification Card in Florida
A Florida ID card is simply a card which has all the general information normally available on a drivers license, but offers no other benefits. A Department of Motor Vehicles identification card, or a DMV ID card, is very useful for any adult that does not have a driver's license. In most situations, whenever asked to present photo identification, a person's first thought is to use a drivers license. Not everyone has the need or the ability to drive in Florida, so an ID card is a great alternative to a license to drive. While there are other ways of getting photo identification, it just makes the most sense to fill out an ID card application, since it is often the least expensive option, as well as the least time-consuming. Filling out a DMV ID card application includes specific required documents and items. More information regarding how to obtain a new ID card in Florida is covered in the following areas:
- Eligibility Requirements for a Florida ID Card
- How to Apply for a Florida ID Card
- New ID Card Requirements for Noncitizens in Florida
Eligibility Requirements for a Florida ID Card
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is responsible for issuing ID cards. The ID card application does not have many eligibility requirements when compared to those associated with obtaining a new drivers license in Florida.
In Florida, ID cards are usually referred to as REAL ID cards. One of the eligibility requirements for receiving a new ID card states the resident must not have an out-of-state license or an identification card issued by another state. If they do, residents must cancel their previous ID cards before seeking out new ID cards in Florida. In addition, residents must not have previously held a Florida drivers license, since those residents can simply use their driver's licenses to identify themselves. The only other eligibility requirement for getting a new ID card is that the resident must be at least 5 years old, otherwise he or she is considered too young to receive a DMV ID card in Florida.
The eligibility requirements and ID card application processes are the same for residents that want to get a duplicate of their ID card, renew an existing Florida ID card or change the address on an existing card.
How to Apply for a Florida ID Card
Obtaining a DMV ID card application in Florida comes with a few options. Residents can acquire the ID card form from any local DMV office. Applicants can also apply for ID cards online. Residents may either complete the ID card application directly from the DMV website, or they can download the application to complete by hand and then submit through the mail. The DMV recommends completing the ID card application online if applicants want the fastest results.
In order to submit their ID card applications, residents must have certain documentation on hand. Documents for ID card application paperwork includes proof of identity. Residents generally do not have as many options for these documents for ID cards, but they can use unexpired passports or copies of their birth certificates.
Residents are also required to have Social Security cards. If an applicant does not have his or her Social Security card for the ID card forms, he or she must get a letter from the Social Security Administration as support. Other documents for ID card applications include proof of residency items. Residents can use several documents for this, such as voter registration cards, utility bills or certified tax forms. Once all the documents for ID card have been submitted, applicants must pay the applicable fees.
New ID Card Requirements for Noncitizens in Florida
For the most part, the required documents for ID card are the same for noncitizens. One of the differences for ID card applications for noncitizens is that they do not have to submit birth certificates or passports, since those items are unavailable to them. Instead, noncitizens must present additional documentation to get new ID cards in Florida. Noncitizens can use their permanent resident cards or any documents from the Department of Homeland Security which show they are lawfully residing in the United States.


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OCZ Z Drive M84 SSD Driver for Windows XP 32-bit
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The Z-Drive m84 is a PCI-Express Solid State Drive designed to offer the performance of OCZ's Z-Drive product line to enthusiasts for a more affordable price point and availability in the mainstream market segment versus the enterprise channel. The Z-Drive m84 is the answer to the demand from end-users to have access to this state-of-the-art storage solution.
With cost-effective multi-level cell (MLC) NAND and a bootable internal RAID 0 configuration, the Z-Drive m84 is ideal for desktop enthusiasts seeking plug and play solid state technology. By taking the SATA bottleneck out of the equation with a high-speed PCI-Express interface, the Z-Drive m84 pushes the performance barrier future than competing mainstream SATA-based SSD products. The m84 can accommodate a wider range of applications and computing environments such as video editing and other multi-media creation and management, all while providing lower power consumption, superior durability, and shock resistance compared to traditional rotational-based drives.
Perfect for bleeding-edge users migrating to SSD solutions but needing ample storage capacity for their workstations or desktops, the m84 is available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB (1024GB) models to house a comprehensive collection of applications and files. The Z-Drive m84 comes backed by a leading 3-year warranty and dedicated technical support, ensuring unparalleled peace of mind for your performance investment.
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By enrolling for this ITIL Foundation + Agile Scrum Foundation combo course, you will gain a complete understanding of the widely-recognized ITSM framework in ITIL and Agile methodologies. This combo course is ideal for individuals who are part of business critical projects which requires a fundamental understanding of both IT service management and Agile best practices.
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Rox-ChiSox lineups for Thursday's rubber game of series
Paul Konerko is hitting .374 in June with 10 homers and 20 RBIs. So why mention it on a Thursday afternoon in Denver? Because Konerko isn't in the White Sox's lineup for this afternoon's game at Coors Field.
He's been replaced at first base by would-be DH Adam Dunn, he of the .173 batting average and American League-leading 100 strikeouts.
So there you have it. The game hasn't even begun and the Rockies have already caught a break. Now all they have to do is go out and win the game.


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Pick Your Favorite World Cup Look and Win Father & Son Ralph Lauren Polos!
Game on! This Father's Day give the sports (or fashion) fanatic in your life something to cheer about. Ralph Lauren's Modern Field collection of World Cup polos, shirts, crew neck t-shirts, hats, windbreakers and shorts offers soccer enthusiasts the chance to wear their pride! The preppy polos are sold in sizes for dads ($135) and their sons ($65). If your man isn't a fan of family dressing, you can design your own polo online and have his name embroidered on the back.
Click through to see my favorite polo picks and then vote for the one you like best to be entered to win the Father/Son World Cup polo set of your choice! The Lil and Ralph Lauren giveaway ends Monday, June 14, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Remember to check our Father's Day gift guides and all of our coverage of the biggest sports event in the world — the 2010 World Cup! Get detailed rules and start voting!


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Mermaid Madness
Currently in the beautiful country of Japan, our experience so far with the Miami Marlins "troops visit" has been spectacular. Not only has the trip been a real culture shock, it also has been a true blessing to be across the world with such amazing men and women in the armed forces. With Captain John Gilleland by our side since day one, scheduling and planning the different meet and greets for the group, it has been a pleasure traveling with a marine himself. So far, the Miami Marlins players and Mermaids, along with front office personnel, have been to three different bases in Japan. "Yokota" Air Force Base, "Camp Zama" Army Base and "Yokosuka" Naval Base were the locations visited as of today.
At Yokota Air Force Base, there were three special events with the troops that we had the chance to participate in. We visited and toured the Yokota Fire Department, where we met a few men who greatly appreciated our visit. We mingled, and really got to see up front what it's like to deal with fire emergencies and situations that occur. Another fun activity was a signing at the grand opening of an on-base Mexican restaurant called "Banzai Burrito". There were many family members and children so excited to greet us there and it made us extremely happy to spend time with the actual family members who are out here in Japan supporting their relatives in the armed forces.
At the other two bases, the mermaids had the opportunity to teach two dance clinics and spend time with some young cheerleaders, and teen cheerleaders, from Kinnick High School. The girls and couple of boys were so appreciative of our presence at their school and had continuous fun with the dances we taught and performed. It was our pleasure to actually see what the children of the troops could do dance-wise. And it was even more fun to perform with them and make their day a special one.
On the naval base of Yokosuka, the best experience so far on the trip, was touring the enormous USS George Washington ship. The ship was incredible. It holds 6,000 men and women and can pretty much be called a "city on water". We all had the opportunity to eat lunch and mingle with the navy on the ship. We were so happy to sign autographs for them and do something as simple as pictures and giving them Marlins apparel. They greatly appreciated us. I personally had a moment of shock on the ship because I actually reunited with a friend named Eddy from high school! It was so amazing to see a familiar face so far away from home, and to know that he was safe and well, fighting for our country along with the others.
So far, our experience on this trip has been like no other! It has been so great to greet the men and women in the troops at these bases. We appreciate them so much and can't wait to continue this adventure overseas. Stay tuned!


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mcewe necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 32 diseños de 13 diseñadores freelance.
We have agreed the basic logo design in black and white through a Sitepoint contest. We now want to agree how the logo will be incorporated into our overall livery.
McEwen & Co Chartered Accountants
Desired Color Scheme:
We have not decided on colors but we want to avoid red and anything drap. Shades of Green is our current preference. This will be a 2 color print
Desired Style:
We are a firm of Accountants so the theme should be professional.
Accepted File Formats:
We would like a Corel Paint Shop Pro file or Microsoft Office Publisher.
The logo needs to be adapted (ideally through crowdsourcing) to make use of the full design tools available i.e. shading, colour. One idea is to have the top triangle a different colour to the bottom. We do not want to change the basic shape of the logo, but shading could imply the hidden shape of the M, see:
We want the wording to be McEwen & Co Chartered Accountants, Then the following listed or bullet pointed services: Business Advisers, Tax Consultants, Accounts preparation.
Fonts: We would like the fonts to be modern and want there to be no licensing restrictions. The name of the font and general use of it will be necessary, so that we can incorporate it into a letterhead revision.
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Disgusting Habit of GOSSIP
I had a falling out with my 2 main co-workers who were before this incident in November, people I considered real friends... It wasn't a fight so much as an incident that made them say things that made me realize that they weren't REAL friends. It left me extremely hurt... I don't have a lot of friends at all and it felt after this that I had no one close to me, no one I could trust or who loved me unconditionally. These people like me and support me on condition that I do exactly as they recommend... and it hit pretty hard.
Anyway, since this happened, I haven't been able to interact with them in the same way, and really I've come to see it as a good thing. We had a tendency to chat a lot about just anything and it would regularly become gossip. I have a love/hate relationship with gossip... I feel that it's so wrong - overall I try to understand why people are how they are, I make excuses for why they do things the way they do (that is less than ideal, or just wrong) and when we gossip about that, there's no place to add much of that and it makes it overall so negative, I feel like part of myself is left behind, part of the puzzle of what I'm actually thinking. On the other hand, there's something fun about it and I can't deny that I had an amount of fun at the time.
Since the falling out, the gossip or backtalk I used to engage in has become flat out ugly to me, I feel disgusted whenever they mention others, I see it for what it truly is and I've been pretty much staying away. It's my respect for them that has gone down a whole lot. My hurt at losing friends has been replaced by relief that I'm not on this track anymore.
A good tip someone once gave me about avoiding gossip is to flat out say something nice about whoever is being gossiped about, so that the gossipers know not do talk about that person with you. You might still hear it but you won't be asked to participate at least and sometimes (like in an office setting), that's as much as you can ask for!


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Hailing from one of the world's most fascinating cities, a unique melting pot of culture and music The Pests are one of New Orleans longest running and most popular post-punk bands. The band recently paid homage to their punk roots with the early 2014 released 7" single Disturbance in the Gulf featuring the songs "Pissed and Menacing" and "Kill Her Some More" from their upcoming self-produced new album "A Damn Fine Mixture", currently being mastered by Scott Hull {Rage Against the Machine, Beastie Boys) at Masterdisk and due out this November on the bands own 60 Grit label.
Using humor to tackle some real issues in their songs the band at times might be misunderstood, but listen closely because they have something to say.
With their first album Simplified their hardcore fans latched on to the rougher songs
like "Life is Sweet," the title track, "Simplified" and over-the-top aggressive "G.A.G.", a testament to the seemingly self-destructive devotion necessary for life on the road. The album wasn't without controversy, however. The song "Nazi Trot" was often misconstrued, but if the lyrics were ever noted, the vehemently anti-Nazi stance would be obvious. Despite the hardcore lean on some tracks, the one that stood out was the infectious anthem "I Hate My Girlfriend." Oddly, the success it brought them with local radio play and television appearance would also lead to unexpected set-backs.
As the buzz on this DIY band grew in came the offers from record labels and industry insiders who made offers, demanded changes and ultimately made more than their fair share of broken promises. The band was re-named, a new album was rushed and industry executives tried to claim credits for songs that he had absolutely no part in writing. Chuck was so soured over the events that he temporary quit, thinking he was ready to give up music forever.
In keeping with the philosophies expounded in their song G.A.G., Steve and Mazz-1 had no
choice. They decided to keep going, but without Chuck. They recorded only one album and called it Up For Anything. It was done completely DIY in Mazz-1's garage, and despite the
raw and seemingly sub-standard quality, it spawned the contagious song "I've Got a Feeling" which began to get a lot of play on local radio and lead to sold-out club dates.
Having a new found motivation, Chuck re-joined and began work on "We Reserve the Right to be Impolite", a definite look back on the harder sound that crowds had become
Accustomed to years earlier. "Rockabilly is Ruining my Life" was released in 2012 on 7" vinyl and once again the band saw heavy rotation on commercial and college radio.
Now back to their DIY roots and original line-up the band is back, road ready and revitalized. They have garnered a large and very devoted following in their hometown and now they are poised to make their mark on the rest of the world.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – UMBC women's basketball's freshman forward Sara Tarbert (Delta, Pa./Kennard-Dale) earned her second America East Rookie of the Week honors of the season, as announced by the conference office on Monday.
Tarbert shot 50 percent from the floor and averaged 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists over three games last week.
The Delta, Pa., native started off the week by nearly notching her first collegiate triple double against Towson, scoring 19 points, pulling down nine rebounds and dishing out eight assists. Tarbert added her second double-double of the year on Friday against Rider, with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Tarbert and the Retrievers return to action on Saturday, Dec. 7, for a 2 p.m. matchup against VCU at the RAC Arena.


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Today (Saturday, June 16), from 9am-noon (since it is in Massachusetts, I am assuming it is Eastern Time) the American College of History and Legal Studies will be live-streaming a round table discussion on the Seven Days Battles. It will be led by our founding dean, Civil War Historian and Pulitzer prize nominee Michael Chesson.
You can either check it out via this link, or through the embed provided below.
Streaming Live by Ustream
Below is to participate in the chat:
More information is available here.
Apologies on the short notice, but I did not find out about this until two days ago and have been busy packing and traveling to Illinois to visit my folks, but I hope some of you are able to take in this interesting event.


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As the previous chapters of this book have shown, case-based reasoning is a technology that has been successfully applied to a large range of different tasks. Through all the different CBR projects, both basic research projects as well as industrial development projects, lots of knowledge and experience about how to build a CBR application has been collected. Today, there is already an increasing number of successful companies developing industrial CBR applications. In former days, these companies could develop their early pioneering CBR applications in an ad-hoc manner. The highly-skilled CBR expert of the company was able to manage these projects and to provide the developers with the required expertise.


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