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The topic is Tim Geithner, Dead Secretary Walking, and his knowledge of the bitterly controversial AIG bonuses.
From the WSJ live-blog of Liddy's House appearance comes this nugget confirmed by a Rush Limbaugh transcript and supported by a TIME article below:
For completeness here is the Admin timeline with what looks like a Freudian slip by the carefully edited WaPo (my emphasis):
FWIW, the NY Times liveblogger Kate Phillips does not report the Garrett item, attributing this to Garrett at 1:49:
Well, Liddy's answer merits more attention. Roll the tape!
Rush himself played some soundbites from the hearing, including this:
RUSH: ...Here's
the final bite. This is Ed Liddy talking to Scott Garrett. I just
told you about this, Republican, New Jersey. The question, "It's just
puzzling to me the White House now seems to be second-guessing the
decision that the Treasury secretary made if he allowed this to go
LIDDY: Yeah, I don't have a comment on that. I
talked to the Treasury secretary last week and he indicated to me that
the first he had heard of this whole situation was about a week before
that, so I don't know where all the rubber meets the road, so to speak.
Gosh it's funny how the Times and everyone else missed that. I can see covering for Obama but why cover for Geithner?
TRUST BUT VERIFY: The C-Span video confirms the Rush transcript - the 24:00 minute mark is a good place to come in but Liddy's fateful words follow the 25:30 minute mark.
[BELATED CONFIRMATION: The NY Times reports that Geithner was specifically asked about this in a March 3 Congressional hearing:
WASHINGTON — The question was direct and prescient. Representative Joseph Crowley, Democrat of New York, asked the Treasury secretary in an open hearing what could be done to stop American International Group from paying $165 million in bonuses to hundreds of employees in the very unit that had nearly destroyed the company.
Timothy F. Geithner, the Treasury secretary, responded by saying that executive pay in the financial industry had gotten "out of whack" in recent years, and pledged to crack down on exorbitant pay at companies like A.I.G. that were being bailed out with billons of taxpayer dollars.
Geithner goes on to explain that he had heard of the bonuses but not been fully briefed until March 10. Maybe he can chat with Scooter Libby about memory issues vexing busy men.
THE TIGHTENING NEWS: By way of the AllahPundit we learn that TIME has been told that the Fed flagged the AIG bonuses to Treasury on Feb 28, ten days before word percolated to Geithner. What an operation - Geithner was at the NY Fed working with Hank Paulson on these bailouts, was brought to Treasury to provide continuity, and now has forgotten everything prior to Jan 20, 2009. Geithner needs to bring on some senior staffers so he can fire someone. Inshallah.
HECKUVA JOB, TIMMY: The One speaks:
"I have complete confidence in Tim Geithner and my entire economic team," Obama said with Geithner at his side on the White House South Lawn.
HE HAS HIM CORNERED: David Freddoso has the Rush bit.
FREUD IS EVERYWHERE: I know they are a bit down on Obama just now but this reflexive Bush-bashing from the Chi Trib blog is ridiculous:
This appears to be a case where the government's right
hand didn't know what the left was doing. Treasury Secretary Tim
Geithner learned only last week about the bonuses, according to the
Bush Administration.
Yes, we all miss Ari and Dana and what's his name. But since this is the Obama Administration let me offer an editing suggestion: "This appears to be a case where the government's left hand didn't know what the far left hand was doing". Just trying to help.
- Hey, Tim, how's the family? Spending enough time with them?
ANY DAY NOW: "That's not the Tim Geithner I knew."
COME AGAIN? It's Ambinder versus Ambinder, all in one paragraph of a post titled "The Gloves Come Off":
This is more than tough rhetoric [He refers to Obama's teleprompter's current expressions of rage]: I take this to mean that the administration will use the AIG crisis to take a more active role than it otherwise would have. Wall Street has been waiting for the Treasury Department's plan to mitigate the poison and the credit-market-locking effect of toxic assets held by major banks. The administration's economic commanders would prefer to create public-private partnerships to remove those assets from the books of especially troubled institutions; the government and corporations would share the risks. When Obama says explicitly - "My interest is not protecting the banks," he's scaring that capital away. Why would a hedge fund want to subject itself to the scrutiny that AIG is currently receiving?
So Obama has taken off the gloves to battle his own economic commanders? Seems like an unfair fight - can't he just load the script in the prompter and have them fired.
On the other hand, if he means that the Administration will be taking a more active role in sowing confusion, well, mission accomplished.
WHO'S ON FIRST? Let's try to grasp this story. Sen. Dodd admits that, well, yes, he is in the Senate, unlike the Obama officials, and he did in fact stick in the Dodd Amendment that allowed past bonus agreements to remain in effect, thereby protecting the AIG contracts. But he only did it in response to pressure from Administration staffers!
Obama, for his part, affirms that he is in charge, then explains that:
"We didn't draft these contracts. But it is appropriate when you're in charge to make sure stuff doesn't happen like this," he said. "So we're going to do everything we can to fix it."
So when you're in charge is it also appropriate to communicate with your staff? Maybe someone could set up a meeting between Obama's teleprompter and the staffer's Blackberries.


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Saturday, April 01, 2006
free pattern fridays
Howdy and welcome to the Free Pattern Friday Archive.
Click on the image to get your free pattern. If you have any problems or questions with these patterns, tough luck - they're free. Just kidding! Check out the new Free Pattern FAQ page. If you don't find what you're looking for there, you can email me at: f.pea [at] airpost [dot] net. Important note: Don't forget to make a gauge swatch, people! Getting the right gauge is important, using the same needle size I did is not important.
non-commercial bit: These are free patterns and you are welcome to use them for all the non-commercial purposes you like. However, you may not reproduce the patterns to sell, and you may not sell what you make with them. You may donate what you make with them to charity, and you may use them for charity fundraisers only if 100% of the proceeds are donated to the charity (and by charity I don't mean your kid's college fund). Thanks for understanding!
scrappy doll [10.29.10]
Dolls are easy to make from whatever you have on hand, and fortunately children are easy to please when it comes to a new toy. This sweet felted doll is no different - she is made from leftovers and stashed bits. Find a handful of worsted-weight wool leftovers and you're ready to make a snuggly felted doll for your little one.
materials: less than 1/2 skein of worsted-weight 100% wool in each of three colors; size 8 (US) double-pointed needles; stitch markers in at least 2 colors; less than 1/2 skein of yarn for hair; embroidery floss for eyes and mouth; embroidery needle; tapestry needle; sewing needle & thread in color to match hair; small amount of polyester fiberfill (or stuffing of your choice); sewing machine (optional).
about 4.5 stitches/1 inch
sizes: one size
skills needed: Knitting in the round on double-pointed needles, increasing (Kfb and YO) and decreasing (SSK and K2tog).
soxxy dress [11.26.10]
for the scrappy doll! a simple pattern in leftover sock yarn. enjoy!
sundrop [5.14.10]
This sweet sun hat will take your baby or toddler from the playground to the beach and back again. The brim is worked in a tight gauge to give it some firmness, while the body is knit in a looser gauge with a simple but pretty eyelet lace design that adds a little ventilation. Add the optional ties if your little one likes to yank off hats (and who doesn't?). This is a fun, quick summer knit. Find a bright summer color that you like, and use a firm, washable cotton or cotton/linen blend yarn.
materials: 1 ball Lion Cotton or similar worsted-weight cotton yarn; US size 3 double-pointed needles (3.25 mm); US size 7 double-pointed needles (4.5 mm); US size 7 crochet hook (4.5 mm); tapestry needle; stitch markers in 2 colors.
larger needles: 15 stitches / 24 rows / 4 inches; smaller needles: 20 stitches / 29 rows / 4 inches
0-6 mos (6-18 mos, 18 mos – 3 years, 4-6 years)
skills needed: Knitting in the round on double-pointed needles, increasing (Kfb and YO) and decreasing (SSK and K2tog), simple crochet chain.
bumpy jacket and hat [9.04.09]
Time for some fall knitting! This baby jacket and hat set uses an old-fashioned looking stitch pattern for an elegant look in a relatively simple pattern. Suitable for a boy or girl, the Bumpy Jacket uses organic cotton and is knit all in one piece for quick finishing. Use some vintage buttons for the perfect touch.
materials: Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Dyed Cotton, 150 yd / 137 m / 50 g per skein; Color A: 1 skein [shown in #301, Glacier]; Color B: 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) skeins [shown in #308, Mallard]; size 5 needles, DPN and circular (or size to get gauge); size 3 needles, DPN and circular (or size to get gauge); five 1/2-inch buttons; stitch markers; tapestry needle; sewing needle & thread.
size: 0-6 mos (6-12 mos, 18 mos, 2 yrs, 4 yrs)
gauge: 22 stitches / 28 rows / 4 inches
skills needed: knitting in the round on circular and DPN's, increase, decrease, pick up stitches; working 2 balls of yarn at once.
scrappy socky stripey cardi [2.20.09]
This baby jacket is a great way to use up leftover sock yarn and make a fun little sweater at the same time. The pattern uses three different leftover yarns – one is a solid, one is variegated, and one is self-striping. You can mix yours up however you like. I also varied the width of my stripes as I knitted – make yours as varied or as regular as you like.
leftover sock yarn in 3 colors; size 2 /3.0mm needles (circular and DPN); size 1 /2.5mm needles (circular); size 1 crochet hook (2.35 mm); 2 buttons (3/4 inch); sewing needle & thread; tapestry needle.
size: 0-6 (6-12, 12-18, 24) months
gauge: 7 stitches / 9 rows / inch
skills needed: increasing (Kfb), decreasing (K2tog and SSK), knitting in the round on DPNs, picking up stitches, simple crochet chain.
cowgirl butterfly astronaut vest [6.16.08]
This vest is an homage to all the girls in clacks, who want to be frilly while they play outside. I imagine it being worn over a T-shirt and jeans, while they play cowgirls or astronauts or whatever else they want to do, and look good at the same time. It's knit all in one piece, bottom-up, starting at the ruffle, and finishes with a ruffle as the cap sleeve. Have fun making this for your favorite dress-up girl.
1 (1, 2) ball/s Cascade Sierra (color B) 100g/192 yd; 2 balls Cascade Sierra Quatro (color A) 100g/192 yd; size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles; size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles; tapestry needle; 3 (three) 1/2-inch buttons.
size: girls' 2 (4, 6)
gauge: 16 st / 26 rows / 4 inches over the K4, P2 rib (lightly stretched)
skills needed: increasing and decreasing, pick up stitches, short rows
bootielicious [3.13.08]
This is not an orignial design, but a review of four widely-available free bootie patterns for using up leftover sock yarn stash. From left to right: Baby Eyelet Socks by Cynthia Hall, Plain Baby Socks, adapted from Cynthia's pattern, Basic Circular Seamless Baby Bootees by Megan Mills, and T-Strap Booties from KnitSimple. All you need is some leftover sock yarn and maybe a Netflix to keep you company.
st. vincent cloche [2.1.08]
I love the fashions of the 1920's, especially the hats, and have always wanted to make one. After searching in vain for just the right pattern, I decided to just design one myself. I named it after one of my favorite female icons of the era, the poet Edna St. Vincent Millay.
materials: 3 skeins Knit Picks Merino Style (123 yd/50g), Color #23460, Nutmeg (color A); 1 skein Knit Picks Merino Style (123 yd/50g), Color #23456, Coal (color B); 16" circular needle, size US 8 (5.0 mm); DPNs, size US 8 (5.0 mm); stitch markers in 2 colors; tapestry needle; pin back; sewing needle & thread in matching colors.
size: women's one size (the hat is knitted in one size - giant - and felted until it fits the wearer snugly).
gauge (before felting): 9 stitches and 12 rows/2 inches.
skills needed: Increase and decrease, pick up stitches, knit in the round on DPN's.
pumpkin vine socks [11.9.07]
I've had a ball making these lacy, comfortable socks and thought you might like them too. You will need to use a stitch counter and a little cheat sheet to keep up with the 12-row lace repeat, so sorry, no knitting these socks on the sly at a meeting or in class. But on your couch with a cup of tea, they are divine.
materials: 2 skeins Shibui Sock (100% merino, 50 g / 191 yd); US size 1 DPN's (2.5 mm); stitch markers in 2 colors; stitch counter; tapestry needle.
gauge: 7 st/inch in stockinette. 8 st/inch in lace pattern.
size: Womens' XS (M, XL)
skills: reading a lace pattern; increasing and decreasing using several types of stitches; picking up stitches.
cris the critter [9.14.07]
Cris is short for Condyluria cristata, and if you haven't already read about what those 22 nose tentacles are for, and how Cris is the only semi-aquatic rodent species, then by all means learn more here. Ready to knit and felt him? All you need is a sense of humor and a couple of free evenings - this is a weird knit, but not a difficult one at all. Enjoy!
materials: Less than one skein each of Lamb's Pride worsted and Cascade 220; US size 8 DPN's (5 mm); US size H crochet hook (5 mm); stitch markers; tapestry needle; two 1/8 in buttons, black or gray; sewing needle & thread to match body yarn.
gauge before felting: 4 st and 6 r / inch
size: one size
skills: Knitting in the rnd on DPN's; making I-cords; crochet a sc.
elph cozy [8.17.07]
Everything shiny needs a case. I love felted cases for gadgets because they're durable, thick and cushiony. Felted cases provide a bit of shock-proofing for gadgets that rattle around in my daybag bumping up against keys and whatnot. This is a case for my tiny new camera, so it's likewise tiny and takes only an evening and a some leftover stash yarn to make. It is sized to fit an itty-bitty Canon Elph, but you can adjust it to suit whatever sized gadget you have.
materials: less than 1 skein worsted-weight 100% wool; size 8 (US) needles; size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook; one large button (around 1.25 in); sewing needle & thread; tapestry needle.
gauge before felting: 16 st and 24 r / 4 in
size: one size
skills: Basic decreasing (SSK and K2tog); crocheting a sc
super-natural stripes [7.20.07]
Revised 4.17.08 with 2-3 yr size added
Once I started knitting this little baby cardigan, I couldn't stop. The color changes are worked on the wrong side, to accent the interplay of naturally-occurring colors in this great undyed organic cotton yarn. This is a quick little knit - perfect for a summer baby gift. And of course, organic cotton is a great choice for delicate newborns.
materials: 3 skeins (1 each color) Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton in sage, bone and nut; size 7 (US) needles, circular and DPN; size 5 (US) needles, circular and DPN; size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook; one 1-inch button; sewing needle & thread; tapestry needle; stitch markers.
gauge: 16 st and 22 rows / 4 inches
size: 0-6 mos (6-12 mos, 18 mos)
skills: increasing (Kfb), decreasing (K2tog), knitting in the round on DPNs, picking up stitches, simple crochet chain.
george [6.22.07]
the vitals: My grandfather had a real soft spot for octopi. Every story my grandfather told us inevitably contained an octopus, even if it was just a walk-on character. Maybe because of him, I have always loved octopi, with their many legs, their pacifist ink-blot self-defense system, and their crafty ways. This felted octopus was named in honor of my grandfather George, who always loved a new toy. I hope you have as much fun making it as I did!
you will need: 2 skeins Cascade Quatro (shown in color #9440) 100g/220yd, 100% wool; size 10 needles (US) - one set of DPN's and one 16" circular; size J crochet hook; tapestry needle; sewing needle; stitch markers in multiple colors; polyester fiberfill or other fluffy stuffing; small amount of scrap or craft felt in contrasting color, and matching sewing thread; sewing thread to match the main-color yarn; two 3/8-inch buttons; and pinking shears.
gauge (before felting): around 4 st/in
skills: knitting in the round on DPN's and circulars, pick up stitches, basic crochet (single-chain st), basic hand-sewing.
footies [4.27.07]
the vitals: The footie is my most favorite sock style, probably because I wear a lot of cropped pants and skirts with clogs or sneakers. Better than going sockless, the footie lets you show a little colorful sock, avoid blisters and bare your ankles to the warm spring breeze, all at the same time. They're also great for lounging around the house in your PJ's on a chilly morning. Best of all, no yarn purchase is necessary. Just use up some of the leftover sock yarn from your stash. Did I mention they're twice as fast as regular socks?
you will need: around 200 yards superwash sock yarn (more for men's size), fingering weight; size 1 or 2 DPN's; stitch markers in different colors; tapestry needle.
gauge: 7 st/in over stockinette stitch
skills: knitting in the round, SSK, K2tog, P2tog, pick up stitches.
organic guernsey [3.16.07]
the vitals: I really like neutral colors on babies. I also really like knitting with organic cotton, especially when making garments for little ones. This little pullover features both, with some simple detailing to make it special. Buttons at the front collar make this easy to get baby in and out of, and the basic shape makes it work for a girl or boy.
you will need: 3 skeins Blue Sky Alpacas organic cotton (100g, 150yd) in color #82; US size 7 circular needles and DPN's; US size 5 circular needles and DPN's; 3 3/4-inch buttons; tapestry needle; scrap yarn to hold sleeve stitches; stitch markers.
gauge: 14 st and 22 rows / 4 inches
skills: Knitting in the round on circulars and DPNs, YO, seed stitch, pick up stitches.
mossy jacket [1.19.07]
the vitals: Whenever I see a pattern for a baby something-or-other that says it's a very special something-or-other for baby, that usually means it is hyper-ruffled, tied with 100 ribbons or made from artisan-spun cashmere. I think this little jacket is a very special baby gift because it's like, really nice. It has a funky off-center button band, it's cute, colorful, fairly quick to knit and made from merino wool - just a little bit chi-chi but not ridiculously so.
you will need: 3 skeins Classic Elite Beatrice (100% merino; 63 yards) in color A (#3428); 1 skein in color B (#3285); US size 9 circular needles and DPNs; US size 10 circular needles and DPNs; scrap yarn to hold sleeves; two 1" buttons; stitch markers; tapestry needle.
gauge: 3.5 st and 5 rows / inch.
skills: knitting in the round on circulars and DPNs, increasing (Kfb, YO) and decreasing (K2tog), sewing on buttons.
quickie cowl [12.22.06]
the vitals: Just three more knitting days until Christmas... Need a lightning-quick last-minute gift? Break into your stash and find just one skein of something soft and chunky, and you'll have this little cowl wrapped and waiting under the tree come Christmas morning.
you will need: about 100 yards of any very soft, chunky weight yarn (I used one skein of Misti Alpaca chunky); US size 10.5 needles; tapestry needle.
gauge: 3.5 st/in
skills: YO
wildflower socks [11.17.06]
the vitals: The days are becoming short and gray - just the time to knit up some bright socks that make you want to dance! These socks are named for the "wildflower purl" stitch pattern (from Barbara Walker's Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns). The stitch pattern is easy to memorize and very forgiving - if you do make a mistake, it will be practically invisible, especially with variegated yarn. If you do use variegated yarn, you will get an impressionist effect of single-color "wildflowers" on a multi-colored background.
you will need: 2 skeins Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock (shown in "Gold Hill" colorway); size US 1 DPN's; stitch markers; tapestry needle.
gauge: 7.5 st/in in stockinette stitch
skills: knitting in the round on DPN's (or with 2 circulars or the Magic Loop); picking up stitches.
intro to socks [10.6.06]
the vitals: If you've never made a pair of socks before, but you've been wanting to try it, here's your chance! In honor of Socktoberfest, here is an easy pattern for a pair of simple winter socks, knitted in a large gauge so the project goes quickly. I used a superwash merino yarn that is super-soft and nicely stretchy, to make a pair of comfy, warm winter socks that you can wear with boots or just around the house.
you will need: 3 skeins of Bingo Chine (100% superwash merino, 50g/88yds); US size 6 DPN's; US size 7 DPN's; stitch marker; tapestry needle.
gauge: 4.5 stitches to the inch in st st on size US 6 needles.
skills: Knitting in the round on DPN's, picking up stitches.
baby om [9.22.06]
the vitals: This is a versatile, colorful sweater with a simple intarsia motif. I chose a lotus, both because prenatal yoga was important to the sweater's recipient, and because the theme seemed to resonate with the strong colors I had in mind. Peaceful, calming symbols just can't hurt when you have a new baby in the house.
you will need: Around 500 yards of a DK-weight wool or wool blend yarn. I used two strands held together of Peruvian Baby Silk. US size 6 and size 5 circular needles; US size E crochet hook; one 3/8 inch button or bead.
gauge: 5 st/inch on size 6 needles.
skills: Basic intarsia, single-chain crochet stitch.
raging fingerless gloves [8.18.06]
the vitals: These fingerless gloves are lightweight, knit in a lace rib that's very easy to memorize, and can knit up in a flash. You can buy your yarn on Saturday afternoon and wear them out on Saturday night! I also find them to be a great accessory for working in an over-air-conditioned office (like mine). They only use about 1/2 skein of Cotton Fleece (around 100 yards), so they're a great project for using up leftovers.
you will need: About 1/2 skein of Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino), shown in color #CW730, Raging Purple; size US 6 needles, straight or circular, and one set of size 6 DPN's; tapestry needle; stitch marker.
gauge: 5 st and 7 rows / inch (in stockinette st).
skills: Knitting in the round on DPN's, YO, K2tog.
organic baby wrapper [7.7.06]
the vitals: This baby wrapper & hat set makes a great new-baby gift. I especially love using organic cotton for newborn items. Blue Sky Alpacas organic cotton is about the softest yarn you've ever felt, and of course it's grown without pesticides and other nasty chemicals - good for the environment and a delicate new baby. The openwork pattern used here is also easy to memorize, so it looks fancy but is simple to work.
you will need: 4 skeins of Blue Sky Alpacas organic cotton (3 in sage, 1 in bone), size 7 (US needles), 16" size 6 (US) circular needles, size 6 (US) DPN's, stitch markers in 2 colors, a tapestry needle, and a size G crochet hook.
gauge: approx. 4.5 st/in over stockinette st.
skills: Knitting in the round on DPN's, YO, K2 tog.
beer cozy [6.16.06]
the vitals: Now that the hot, sweaty days of summer are upon us, it's time to share one of my favorite patterns with you: the beer cozy. I particularly like this project because you can get a bunch of them out of just a little scrap yarn, they make great gifts (real last-minute gifts), and it takes no longer to whip one up than one episode of MI-5.
you will need: Any worsted weight yarn in wool or acrylic (leftovers of Cascade 220, Lion Brand Wool Ease or Plymouth Encore worsted are all very appropriate), US size 7 or 8 double-pointed knitting needles, one stitch marker, and a Tapestry needle.
gauge: approx. 4 st/inch
skills: Knitting in the round on DPN's (optional)
cell phone cozy [5.5.06]
the vitals: Besides keeping your phone warm on cold days, this little pouch will keep it from getting nicks & scratches in your purse, and protects it from shock when you drop it on the pavement as I seem to do at least once a week. You can easily adapt the pattern to make cozies for your iPod, Blackberry, or whatever other space-aged gadgets you've got that need an old-fashioned cozy.
you will need: Cascade 220 (about 1/4 skein ), small amount of contrasting-color yarn (if desired), US size 9 knitting needles, one 5/8" button, and a tapestry needle.
gauge: (pre-felting) 4.5 st/inch.
skills: Decreases, yarn-over (YO), felting.
the glamour scarf [3.31.06]
the vitals: This is a deceptively easy scarf that dresses up any outfit. The lightweight yarn makes it suitable for almost any weather, too. Finished scarf measurements (before tassels): Approx. 5 in. wide and 50 in. long.
you will need: 2 skeins of Berocco Mosaic FX (or any equivalent ladder yarn) and one ball of Royale Crochet Thread, size 3. US size 13 knitting needles.
gauge: Approx. 4 st/inch on size 13 needles.
skills: Garter stitch, making tassels.
More free patterns coming soon!
29 comments:
- AnonymousMay 23, 2007 at 3:02 PM
this is such an interesting site. i love the ideas! thanks for the last minute gift ideas!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousNovember 18, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Great ideas--the star nosed mole is fabu--my husband found the pattern and e-mailed it to me he thought it was so funny. I'll start as soon as I come up with yarn.
Kit - AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 5:03 AM
I made 2 organic guernsey sweaters for twin boys. They were delicious. Thank you.
Jade - AnonymousDecember 11, 2009 at 2:09 PM
just trying to study the pattern posted on 7.20.07 called super natural stripes ( childs cardigan). I've been a knitter many years but can't work out what is meant by kfb. Is it Knit from back? and also on the first line of the pattern there are several references to 'PM'. Is this 'put marker' ? Sorry to ask, but only used to british patterns. Can anyone help????
ReplyDelete - AnonymousFebruary 23, 2010 at 7:47 AM
I absolutely adore your Quickie Cowl, but for some reason have not wandered onto this page until now. How generous you are! I have an 8 month baby and know two ladies due this summer and fall. I'm bookmarking some of these lovely little baby patterns right now. Thanks a bunch! :-)
~Carrie - FitzieMay 31, 2010 at 2:43 AM
:) Aaw shucks, but could you maybe post the number 11 'cos I really need it for one of my friends as it is her birthday, Thanx!
ReplyDelete - AnonymousDecember 10, 2010 at 8:51 AM
What a wonderful, generous site.
Many of my co-workers will be wearing the Quickie Cowl for Christmas!!
Thank you very much,
Chris - AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 3:07 PM
Could you please tell me where to find these free patterns. Thank you for yr reply.
ReplyDelete - rosemaryaMarch 22, 2014 at 1:56 PM
Could you please tell me how to locate the organic Guernsey pattern. I have never tried this type sweater and would really like to try. Thank you.


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Man Somehow Steals More Than 1,100 Books from Libraries
There are all sorts of taboo fetishes out there that can eventually catch up with a person and force the proverbial hammer of the law to come swinging down something rotten, spoiling all of the fun.
That is exactly what happened to a 61-year-old man who Japanese police say stole nearly 1,100 library books to satisfy what appears to be a mean case of kleptomania combined with an intense passion for the bound literary word.
Mitsuka Suizu was arrested earlier this year for swindling a public library in western Japan out of a small number of books that lead to a search of his home. That is where authorities say Suizu broke down and confessed to stealing nearly 1,200 books over the course of seven years -- an estimated value of more than $25,000.
"He loves books," said Nagato police spokesperson Yosuke Miyoshi. "He didn't just want to read them. He wanted them by his side."
According to police reports, Suizu used his breaks away from work as opportunities to steal books from some 15 libraries, encompassing a variety of topics ranging from history to insects.
While library staff has identified almost 900 of the books as being their property, police have no idea where the other 274 books came from.
At this time, there is no word as to what kind of punishment Suizu will receive for his crimes. However, it is rumored that Japanese law officials want to refrain from throwing the book at him because they are afraid he will try to keep it.
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MADRID – The latest round of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program between Iran and the so-called "5+1" group (the United Nations Security Council's five permanent members – the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, France, and China – plus Germany) has now begun. Following more than a year of deadlock, after negotiations in January 2011 led nowhere, this dialogue is for many the last chance to find a peaceful solution to a nearly decade-long conflict (in which I participated closely from 2006 to 2009 as the West's main negotiator with Iran).
The objective of the talks, chaired by the European Union's foreign-policy chief, Catherine Ashton, and Iran's chief negotiator, Saeed Jalili, is still to persuade Iran to halt uranium enrichment and to comply with Security Council resolutions and its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. But several factors heighten the current negotiations' strategic importance.
First, domestic economic and political conditions in Iran have changed markedly since the last round of talks. International pressure has mounted since the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed last November that the country's nuclear program was advancing towards the production of nuclear arms, rather than electricity or medical isotopes, with new sanctions imposed on Iranian oil exports and on transactions with the Central Bank of Iran.
Although rising global energy prices have given Iran some respite in recent months, the sanctions have made themselves felt more than ever among Iranian consumers. The rial has lost 40% of its value since October (making imports less affordable), and financial transactions have become much more expensive and difficult for the government, businesses, and households alike.
Moreover, Iran's leadership is fragmented and weak. Relations between President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continue to deteriorate, while tensions are growing within the Revolutionary Guard. It remains to be seen what impact these political developments will have on the negotiations.
Second, Iran's regional standing has been shaken by the wave of Arab revolts, especially in Syria – a decisive country, given its strategic relations with both Iran and Russia. Indeed, Syria is Iran's main ally in the Middle East, as well as being the only country outside of the former Soviet Union in which Russia has a military base. Russia's need to reconcile its role in these negotiations with its interests in Syria makes an already-complicated dialogue more difficult.
The strategy with respect to the Gulf's Sunni monarchies has also changed. Today, these countries are more at odds with both Iran and Syria than they have been for decades. Led by Qatar and Saudi Arabia, they have openly admitted the possibility of arming Syrian rebels in order to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad. Moreover, Saudi Arabia's oil reserves enable it to give crucial support to oil-export sanctions on Iran by offsetting the loss of global supply.
China, with its growing energy dependency on the Gulf states, will have to weigh that factor carefully at the negotiating table. Along with Russia, China has backed Syria in the Security Council, and it was recently revealed that Iran helped Syria to defy international sanctions by providing a ship to transport oil from Syria to a state-owned company in China.
Third, Israel, already unhappy with the outcome of the previous round of negotiations, is becoming increasingly uneasy. With Iran's nuclear program advancing and political uncertainty looming over the region, Israel supports a military operation against Iran in 2012, before, in the words of Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, it crosses the "immunity zone," beyond which intervention would be futile.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking last month to the membership of AIPAC, the largest pro-Israel lobby in the US, emphasized the urgency of the situation. But the negotiations will be long, with many ups and downs, and, to add another layer of complexity, are taking place during an election year in the US, with the opposition Republican Party more closely aligned with Netanyahu's position.
Finally, US President Barack Obama knows that his reelection depends on avoiding mistakes in this matter. But how can a lengthy negotiation be carried out without seeming to benefit the party, which wants to gain more time? Political optics – that is, the management of public perceptions – will be a very important part of this negotiation.
For now, America is keeping a channel open for direct dialogue with Iran (as US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta warned Barak months ago). On the first day of the talks in Istanbul, Jalili accepted a US request for a bilateral meeting within the context of the negotiations, and all participants deemed the results so far to be a step in the right direction.
If we want to ensure that Iran never has a nuclear weapon, the only guarantee is to change its desire to possess one. And the best way to do that is still by negotiating, rather than by using force. No one has calculated the consequences of a war. Everyone has good reason to sit down and talk.
Javier Solana, the European Union's former High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy and a former Secretary General of NATO, is President of the ESADE Global Economic and Geopolitical Center and Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Copyright Project Syndicate
For further information on the topic, please view the following publications from our partners:
Iran: The Need to Continue a Political Dialogue from the Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW).
Nuclear Iran: In Search of a Diplomatic Solution from Chatham House.
How Reliable Is Intelligence on Iran's Nuclear Program? from the Atlantic Council of the United States.
Iran's Nuclear Programme: An Update from the House of Commons Library.


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Al Scherbenske, retired KHS business teacher, knows his way around the school's gym.
9/09/09 (Wed)
Al Scherbenske, retired KHS business teacher, knows his way around the school's gym.
"I kept track over the years," he said. "I officiated about 1500 games, either kept book or ran the clock, for girls basketball, boys basketball, volleyball, wrestling, football and even track when we hosted."
So it was only fitting the Kenmare High School playing floor was renamed the "Al Scherbenske Court," with a dedication ceremony taking place September 1st, just before the varsity volleyball match between Kenmare and Ray. As usual, Scherbenske was holding the microphone, just as he's been doing at Honkers' sports events for the past 39 years.
Teacher and sports official
Scherbenske arrived in Kenmare during the fall of 1969, a new graduate in business administration from
"They haven't been able to get rid of me since," he said. "I also had farming interests, so it worked very well to teach here. And I found [wife] Barb here, when she came back as a student teacher in Phy. Ed. That was a good thing!"
Scherbenske worked 35 years as a full-time business teacher at
"I did a lot of officiating, beginning my second year here," he said. He grinned and continued, "I remember dressing [for games] in the jail at the Memorial Hall!"
When he started officiating, Scherbenske had a little experience with sports. "I competed as a high school student, but I was not gifted as an athlete," he said. "Fortunately, I went to a very small school! For me, it was the love of being part of a team."
In some capacity, Scherbenske refereed junior varsity, junior high and grade school games in Kenmare, including some football and plenty of girls and boys basketball. "I did not referee varsity [games] in Kenmare," he said. He also arranged his commitments during the years the Scherbenskes' son Kevin participated in KHS sports to avoid any conflicts of interest and to watch his son's performances.
Taking over the microphone
Scherbenske started announcing for KHS sports events during his second year at the school along with current North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger, who was then a teacher in Kenmare. "I was keeping the book and announcing or running the clock and announcing for varsity games," said Scherbenske. "I worked with [Al] for two years, then he left and I was on my own."
Scherbenske admitted to enjoying the microphone. "I love it!" he said. "It's very easy getting excited about introducing quality athletes."
Anyone who has attended a Honkers' sports events in the past four decades can recognize Scherbenske's clear voice announcing each team's starting players with precision and enthusiasm. He requires little preparation before a game or match, other than reviewing the names of kids from the opposing teams and checking pronunciations with the coaches.
"When you grab the mike, you have to get excited for young people," he said, "and when there's not a lot of people in the stands, you make it sound as if this is the game of their life."
He smiled again. "And it's really fun when you get to announce for a state championship team," he said.
When he started officiating, the school did not offer volleyball or girls basketball. Scherbenske was happy to add both sports to his schedule. "I think it was great," he said. "It's equally as thrilling for me to watch girls [play sports] as guys."
With at least 1500 games behind him, he was reluctant to choose an especially memorable contest. "I've seen a lot of victories and a number of defeats," he said, adding that he just enjoys the competition.
The renaming of the Honkers' playing floor came as a surprise to Scherbenske. "I nearly broke into tears the first time I saw it, in early August," he said.
KHS principal Scott Faul called Scherbenske and asked him to stop at the school. "I was met by Mr. Faul and [KHS superintendent] Mr. Mueller," said Scherbenske, "and we walked into the gym and went up into the bleachers, where I could see the words for the first time."
He continued, "I still don't know what to say. It's a great honor, and I'm very grateful for it."
Even though Scherbenske retired from the school district, he plans to continue contributing to the KHS sports scene. "I hope to fulfill my role of announcing and keeping the clock for a number of years yet," he said. "I'm still going to stay very active."
He also wants to maintain contact with students. "I love to teach, particularly accounting, and I miss working with young people," he said, "but I'm going to sub [for other teachers] whenever they call."
He and Barb, who retired last spring from her position as school librarian, have stayed busy through the summer with their large garden, selling produce at the North Prairie Farmers Market in Kenmare each Thursday. They plan to travel some, especially to visit son Kevin, his wife Angie and their three children in
The Honkers' home schedule will certainly factor into Scherbenske's calendar, however, as he takes his place behind the microphone on the "
"It's a very special part of my life," he said. "I'm definitely a Class B, but in particular, Kenmare Honkers fan. I'm very honored my name appears on the court!"


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The 2011 Cyclo-cross Nationals took place in near perfect conditions on Saturday, on a crisp sunny day with a slight breeze blowing. The morning Masters events began the day with a heavy frost on the course which made some of the descents slippery as the sun melted the frozen dew, however, by the main events in the afternoon all sections were ridable by the top competitors.
Unlike some years, where one rider is head and shoulders above the rest, this year saw tight competitions in the world championship-bound Elite, U23 and Junior categories; the largest gap between first and second was only 33 seconds in the Elite women's race.
Interviews can be found HERE
The U23 men started the post-lunch action with a 23 rider field. Evan McNeely (EMD Serono/Specialized) was the defending champion, but he faced a strong set of contenders to the title, including last year's runner up Jared Stafford (Ride with Rendall), Mitch Bailey (Trek Canada), Jeremy Martin (Rocky Mountain), Andrew L'Esperance (Norco) and Evan Guthrie (Rocky Mountain).
McNeely attacked early in the 50 minute race, opening a 15 second gap on Stafford, with L'Esperance, Martin, Guthrie and Felix Bouvette (Prud'homme/IGA) chasing a further 45 seconds back. Guthrie went out of the race with a broken chain on lap two, and L'Esperance faded later in the 50 minute race, leaving Martin to drop Bouvette for the bronze medal.
At the front, McNeely was staying in front of Stafford but couldn't increase his lead, which dropped to ten seconds at the halfway point, before he was able to dig a little deeper in the final lap to win by 16 seconds.
The Junior Men and Elite Women were the next categories on the start line, each racing for 40 minutes, and with the Juniors starting one minute ahead of the women. National road team member Yohan Patry (Ride with Rendall) took Quebec's only national title of the day in the Junior race after breaking away from a chase group containing Tommy Beaulieu (Team Alberta), Samuel Beaudoin (Team Alberta), Neil Symington (Atlantic Cycling Centre), Christopher Prendergast (Team Manitoba/Woodcock) and defending champion Benjamin Perry (Team CHCH). Perry had one of the most remarkable rides of the day to finish third, after dropping into the mid-teens shortly after the start with mechanical problems. He steadily worked his way back up to catch all but Patry and Beaulieu by the finish.
Yohan Patry winning Junior Men's race
The women's race was guaranteed to have a new champion, with the top-three from last year all missing - defending champion Wendy Simms was on site watching the racing (husband Normon Thibault (Frontrunners) finished fourth in Masters 40-49) with less than two month old daughter Teresa.
Pepper Harlton (Juventus) had a strong start and took a seven second lead over mountain bike pros Emily Batty (Subaru-Trek) and Mical Dyck (Pro City Racing) after the first lap, however, Batty was steadily overhauling her rival on the climbs, and a lap later took the lead, continuing to extend her lead through the remainder of the race, to finish 33 seconds up on Harlton, with Dyck at 1:15. For Batty, who finished eighth overall in the Mountain Bike World Cup this season, it was the first elite title of her career. She will not attend Worlds, as she starts to prepare for the crucial pre-Olympic World Cup series next spring.
Emily Batty
The final race of the day, the 60 minute Elite Men's, proved to be one of the most hard fought. Defending champion Chris Sheppard (Rocky Mountain) has been racing the US GP series, so he came in with good form. However, it was road pro Mark Batty (SpiderTech p/b C10) who was the most aggressive in the early laps. A lead group of eight form at the front early on - Sheppard, Batty, Aaron Schooler (Team H&R Block - SRI Importing), Derrick St. John (Stevens p/b The Cyclery), Andrew Watson (Norco), Mike Garrigan (Lapierre Canada), Adam Morka (Trek Canada) and Craig Richey (Renner Custom CX Team - Raleigh).
Last year, the race came down to a battle between Garrigan and Sheppard, with the duo still going head to head into the final lap, when Garrigan flatted. This year, Sheppard had multiple rivals to contend with, and sat at the back of the group for the first few laps while Batty, Schooler and Garrigan set the tempo. Gradually, others fell off the pace, and the group was down to Sheppard, Batty, Schooler, Garrigan and St John when Sheppard attacked at the halfway mark.
He quickly gained ten seconds on the chase, but then stalled for a lap, as Schooler, Batty and Garrigan worked together to pull him back. Garrigan dropped off the chase, eventually fading to fifth behind St John and Watson, and Sheppard started to slowly open a bigger lead in the final lap and a half to take his second consecutive win.
Meanwhile, Schooler and Batty were unable to drop each other util the final 500 metres, when Batty managed to gain a couple of bike lengths on his rival to take the silver medal.
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Keeping Your Home Safe from Poisons
posted: Feb. 06, 2018.
Young children explore the world by putting things in their mouth. For this reason, more than one million children under the age of six are victims of accidental poisoning each year. To help protect and keep your child safe, your pediatrician offers advice for identifying and locking up toxic materials and knowing what to do if they touch, inhale or swallow something poisonous.
Common Examples
Medicines: Vitamins and minerals, cold medicine, allergy and asthma medicine, ibuprofen, acetaminophen
Household Products: moth balls, furniture polish, drain cleaners, weed killers, insect or rat poisons, lye, pant thinners, dishwasher detergent, antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, gasoline, kerosene, lamp oil
How to Poison Proof Your Home
To maintain a healthy, safe home, your pediatrician offers these safety rules:
- Keep harmful products locked up and out of the reach of your child
- Use safety latches or locks to keep drawers and cabinets closed tight
- Take care during stressful times
- Never refer to any type of medicine as candy
- Don't rely on child-resistant containers
- Never leave alcohol within the reach of your child
- Call the Poison Help Line at (800) 222-1222 or your pediatrician if your child swallows a substance that is not food
- Keep products in their original containers, as to not confuse your child
- Read labels before using any product
- Always keep a watchful eye on your child
- Check your home for old medications and dispose of them properly
- Move purses, luggage and grocery bags away from prying hands
Talk to your pediatrician today for more information on how to properly poison proof your home. Each extra measure taken is important to protecting your child from harm in your home.
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Pure Speculation: Bitcoin or Bust?
Depending on whom you ask or what you read — and when — bitcoin, the so-called "cryptocurrency," is either days from extinction or destined to give central banking a run for its money.
With implications for computer security, business, the economy and our culture, predicting the future of bitcoin is practically a cottage industry all its own. Pervasive media coverage and public debates about its worth (both literally and figuratively) have become de rigueur for today's prevailing digital tender, which is alternately characterized as a revolutionary innovation on par with the Internet or a flash in the pan that can't possibly survive.
"Central banks are not threatened unless bitcoins become popular, but bitcoins won't become popular unless, in effect, they become popular," said Benjamin J. Cohen, the Louis G. Lancaster Professor of International Political Economy at UC Santa Barbara, a currency expert and author of several books on the subject. "It's a chicken-or-the-egg problem.
"A currency becomes powerful in proportion to the size of the network of transactors that are prepared to accept it," Cohen added. "But very few people are willing to accept something unless they think others are going to accept it, and others aren't going to accept it until they think you are. So who's going to do it first?"
There is seemingly no shortage of those willing to try.
From independent restaurants and retailers to the NBA's Sacramento Kings and Tesla Motors, a growing number of businesses large and small are now accepting bitcoin as payment. Just last week, the well-heeled Winklevoss brothers (of suing-Facebook's-Mark-Zuckerberg fame) used bitcoin — they're big believers and investors in the nascent currency — to book two tickets on would-be space airline Virgin Galactic. There are now Bitcoin ATM machines in Vancouver, London and Austin, Texas.
The ubiquitous crypto-cash is decidedly en vogue. And it's a hot commodity. Since the Bitcoin network launched in 2009, the value of a single bitcoin has rocketed from less than a dollar to more than $1,200 in late 2013. It currently sits just south of $700. Its volatility is both part of its problem and part of its allure. Speculators see it as a potentially major moneymaker; experts say bitcoin can't evolve into a true currency until and unless it stabilizes.
And so it goes with bitcoin and its ilk (there are a multitude of competitors), which attract some people and repel others for identical reasons.
Bitcoin's champions herald its fixed supply (only 21 million bitcoins will ever be put into virtual circulation) and its elimination of the proverbial middle man (read: banks) and related transaction fees. Detractors cite the same characteristics in forecasting its ultimate failure as a true, dollar-competing currency.
"I think it will be very difficult for electronic currencies to replace the currencies we have now because there are so many fundamental issues," explained UCSB professor of economics Douglas G. Steigerwald, who said that in a growing economy, a finite supply of currency would trigger deflation. "Suppose we had dollars that are electronic, all controlled by banks, backed in the same way, by the same policy. I have no problem with the currency being electronic versus physical. The question is: Who controls the supply of the currency and how is it altered?
"We recognize the dollar's value because we believe it has value," Steigerwald added. "Why gold? Because we value gold and consider it a rare commodity. These are things in human culture that we value. Are we going to fix on bitcoins? Is it better than the U.S. dollar or the Japanese yen for someone who lives in Zimbabwe? That's not at all transparent. There are problems with bitcoin as a currency: deflation, the transparency of who holds what and what backs up the value of bitcoins."
And then there's a different brand of backup to worry about: the computer security kind. Bitcoins, of course, aren't coins at all. They exist in lines of code — and so does their value — making their protection a more complex process than stashing cash under your mattress.
Leave your wallet on an airplane and you might have to cancel your credit cards — a nuisance, but not catastrophic. Get your laptop stolen out of your car, however, and any bitcoins sitting on your hard drive will be gone forever. Once a bitcoin is "mined" (a computing process by which the funds are obtained), it stays where you store it. Whether it's on your local network or online, hacking is a major concern.
"Bitcoins are for hackers, fundamentally, and it's a big stage," said Giovanni Vigna, an Internet security expert and UCSB computer science professor. "You have to understand the implications and how the cryptography works. Someone breaks into your computer and they can steal all your money. So now you have to go and put your computer in the bank so nobody can break the computer? It's a complicated issue.
"As a security person, I would never invest in bitcoin," Vigna added. "The cryptography seems solid enough, but when cryptography is associated with dollar values, suddenly a lot of people are spending nights looking at the code. There are a lot of checks in place for the banking industry to prevent disaster. Bitcoin doesn't have that. If somebody breaks the cryptography one day, it's all gone."
Bitcoin was, in fact, based and built on cryptography, which is partly what's made it simultaneously intriguing and troubling. Can it survive long-term in the face of cyberattacks and rapidly changing technology?
Only time will tell, asserted UCSB cryptographers Huijia "Rachel" Lin and Stefano Tessaro, assistant professors of computer science and founding faculty of the campus's inaugural cryptography research group.
"Bitcoin is a very intriguing idea in the sense that cryptography is trying to replace trust," said Lin. "It is using mathematics to replace trust, which is kind of a radical idea, but it makes sense from a high level. A bank is not a magic fortress. It also uses databases, has doors, is connected with the Internet."
"If there were a metric to compare it to the banking system, I think bitcoin would win," added Tessaro. "I suspect it's probably easier to break into the local bank. The general problem with electronic cash is making sure that you don't spend the same money twice. And the Bitcoin network is designed to prevent that."
Not that it can't happen outside the network. Leading bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox went dark in recent weeks — an estimated $500 million in stored bitcoin lost — and has now filed for bankruptcy. A hack that used just such a duplication technique (geek term: transaction malleability) has been identified as the most likely culprit in that demise.
With all its promise — and its problems — the nascent currency is also increasingly polarizing. China moved to regulate bitcoin in late 2013, banning bitcoin transactions by financial companies. Japan recently announced it would tax bitcoin transactions and regulate bitcoin trading. The U.S. is still in the regulatory research and development phase, but such measures are widely deemed to be inevitable.
So then, is this digital dough the greatest thing since sliced bread — or just pie in the sky?
"You can find other algorithms, different versions that work on the same mathematical principles as bitcoin," said Ben Zhao, an associate professor of computer science. "Bitcoin is unique in that it was the first to prove it could be done. And it's likely going to be the first to be regulated and widely accepted — and it will probably dominate the market.
"Bitcoin has a lot of technological benefits that fundamentally change how people use money, and that's what's interesting to me," Zhao said. "It is a potentially world- changing disruptive technology.


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The Florida laws regarding alimony are constantly changing, and that can make it difficult for an individual to know what they can expect to pay if they choose to dissolve their marriage. There are 6 different types of alimony that one might pay or receive based on their particular situation.
These include:
- Permanent Alimony
- Temporary Alimony
- Rehabilitative Alimony
- Bridge-the-gap Alimony
- Lump-Sum Alimony
- Durational Alimony
A qualified Family Lawyer can fully explain these different types of alimony to you, and what you may be eligible to receive or responsible to pay. This can vary greatly on a case-by-case basis, so having a dedicated Orange Park, FL alimony lawyer to assist can have a great impact on your ability to receive alimony or your responsibility to pay alimony to your spouse.
If you are considering a divorce, and believe that spousal support is a possibility, then it is important to move quickly so that all of your financial history can be accurately assessed and a plan can be created prior to going to court. By having plan in place, you can have a better idea of what to expect from your life post-divorce, and can have an outlook that is more accurately representative of your situation.
Let's Talk- Free Spousal Support Consultation
At Grigaltchik & Galustov, we are experienced Family Lawyers understand that each case is unique, and treat you like the individual that you are. We thoroughly review each case to make sure that we are able to get you the spousal support that you deserve, or to ensure that the payments you are making are fair to both parties involved.
If you need assistance with either obtaining or reviewing your alimony payments, our Orange Park alimony attorneys can help.
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MLSBD 2024: MLSBD is a popular pirated website. Like, MLSBD and many other websites are popular and pirated websites like MLSBD. You can download the Latest Hindi Bollywood, English Hollywood, Punjabi, South, and Marathi movies. Apart from downloading Bollywood movies, MLSBD also allows its users to download Hindi Movies, Web Series and MLSBD.com Movie Website is a big name in the world of Piracy. You can download any movie completely free of cost on the MLSBD website.
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On the MLSBD website, you can also download Hindi movies from other countries. However, the official domain of MLSBD.com currently does not work. Below you are given some links from which you can reach that website. For complete information related to the MLSBD website, read this post completely. In this post, all the things related to MLSBD have been told. Still, if you have missed something or you want to ask something, then definitely tell us by commenting.
Some more information about MLSBD
MLSBD or MLSBDMovie is a popular free movie-downloading site to download movies, which has millions of users around the world. MLSBD is an illegal website that keeps leaking Latest Upcoming Movies online. This website provides many links to download old and new Hindi movies. Be it new Hollywood or new Bollywood movies, or new Punjabi movies. You can watch or download Hindi Bollywood, English Hollywood, Punjabi, Marathi, South, and Tamil movies online within 24 hours of release. Even if you do not know English or Hindi, you can still watch dubbed movies made in your language.
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The official domain of MLSBD has been banned due to the piracy of the film. To download any type of movie like – Bollywood, Hollywood, or 300MB MKV Movies, you have to search these domains of MLSBD, these domains will help you to reach the right website. This is the domain name.
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Now let us know how a user can download a movie from MLSBD. Follow the steps given below to download Hindi & English Hollywood Movies, and Bollywood Movies. You can watch your favourite movie from MLSBD.com by following these steps. Keep these things in mind to download MLSBD.Com Movie. If you follow these methods properly then you can watch your favourite movie for free.
- For this, first, you have to go to the MLSBD website, and then search for the name of the movie you want to download.
- Click on the banner of MLSBD .site Web Series Movie.
- On MLSBD.Com, you will see many types of links, click on them.
- By clicking on the MLSBD .com Download link, the movie download will start.
Like the name of MLSBD, there is also MLSBD which provides the facility to download movies in the same way. Online Movie Downloading Websites like MLSB.site 2024 or MLSBD 2024 work to leak newly released movies and download Hindi movies. Due to this, the film industry suffers a lot and they do not get the fruits of their hard work properly.
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Features of MLSBD Download are as follows
- You can download the pirated version of the latest movies for free from the MLSBD Movie Download site.
- Hindi dubbed movies in dual audio can be watched or downloaded online from the MLSBD movie download site.
- The film can download MKV Movies in different formats like 4K, HD, Full HD, and 300MB from MLSBD .in.
- Movies in Tollywood, Punjabi, Hindi, English Tamil and other languages can also be easily watched and downloaded on this website.
- On the MLSBD website, you also get complete details of the movie actor, director, writer, release date, and IMDb rating before the movie download.
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On the MLSBD website Hollywood Hindi, you will get easy options of movies for Hollywood Hindi. Apart from the MLSBD.com Hollywood Hindi Movies category, the categories of movies you will find on it are as follows.
- Marathi, Punjabi,
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- New Hollywood movies download in Hindi dubbed,
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- TV Shows,
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MLSBD.com also provides web series as well as it has all types of web series from new to old. On MLSBD.site you will find Netflix, Amazon Prime Video as well as in MLSBD.in you will find collections of all popular web series from Disney Hotstar, SonyLiv, etc. in very good quality. You also get all the latest web series and videos of Sony Liv and Disney + Hotstar on this website Game Of Thrones All Parts in Hindi Dubbed. They have also downloaded the website ( MLSBD .live) to millions of people for free. You will find all the parts of the web series on MLSBD.in the website.
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Whenever Films and Shows are released, they are uploaded on the Mp4 movies download website soon, on this you will also get Hollywood and Bollywood Hindi 2024 movies. Here is the list of leaked movies on the MLSBD .com website:
- Oppenheimer
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
- The Marvels
- The Exorcist: Believer
- Barbie
- Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
- The Equalizer 3
- Insidious: The Red Door
- John Wick: Chapter 4
- Jawan
- Pathaan
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- Gadar 2
- Dunki
MLSBD 2024 Movie Formats
All format of this website is as follows:
- 360p
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- 720p
- 1080p
- Blu-ray
- HD Movies
- Full HD Quality
Illegal Website Name Like MLSBD
All the websites in the above list are illegal like the MLSBD website and using them can cause you a lot of harm. You are requested to use only legal websites to watch and download movies.
Is MLSBD safe or not?
Downloading MLSBD.com 2022 Movies from MLSBD is not safe at all. Because it works as an illegal website. This type of piracy website illegally copyrights the movie and uploads it on its website. And earns a considerable amount of income by using ad networks to generate its revenue. Using the MLSBD.com website, you may have to face many problems. MLSBD is one of the best illegal sites to download movies. Which keeps on providing you with new good movies illegally.
Legal Website Name
- Netflix
- Amazon Prime
- SonyLive
- Ullu
- Zee5 Original
- Mx Player
- Hot Star
- Voot
- Hungama Movies
- YouTube
- Big Flix
All the websites in the above list are not illegal like the MLSBD.Com website and you will not be harmed by using them, you are requested to use the legal website to watch and download movies.
Also Read: MoviesRoot 2024 – Moviesroot.com – Full Movie Download
MLSBD 2024 FAQs
Is the MLSBD Website safe?
MLSBD.Com is an illegal website. Which makes a copy of all the original content and leaks it online on the website without the content creator's permission. And to avoid this crime, you keep changing the domain name again and again. If you also use this kind of website to download movies, you can be punished if caught. It would help if you always stayed away from the MLSBD-type website.
Is there any subscription for Movies downloaded by MLSBD or not?
No, you can download Unlimited Movies from the MLSBD website. For this, you do not have to take any kind of subscription here, even if you do not have to create an account on this website. Apart from movies, you can also download Video Songs from here.
We have already told through this post of ours. MLSBD.Com is a Pirated Website website. Which is considered Illegal in India, Indian Law has declared this website illegal. You can be fined as well as jailed for using such a website. Therefore, our advice to you would be to stay away from such websites and use any legal website to watch and download movies. By which the future of you and your family will be completely secure.
Piracy is illegal, Readhindimei.in does not support the use of Pirated Movies Websites. This article has been written to inform you and give only good information.
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Extended power outages in the aftermath of a large storm or hurricane often result in discussions around burying local power lines to prevent storm-related outages. Calls for "undergrounding" are common from customers, elected officials, and sometimes state utility commissions. However, undergrounding is costly and the decisions are complex.
The cost of underground power lines is significant—up to five to ten times more than overhead distribution lines. And converting existing overhead lines includes the added cost of dismantling the overhead system. Life cycle costs of underground lines are further increased due to a shorter useful life and higher repair and replacement costs. However, power outages are also costly for our electricity-dependent society—loss of revenue to businesses forced to shut down, costs to families throwing out spoiled food or providing their own power with home generators. And for power outages during extreme weather, such as the recent Mid-Atlantic/Northeast heat wave, extreme discomfort and health consequences are a further concern.
The cost ranges shown for undergrounding represent wide variation around a number of factors, including customer density (urban vs. rural), labor costs, and the type of ground—consider Colorado's granite bedrock, or Florida's high water table. Each construction project is unique and costs from one utility's study may not be easily comparable with another. The chart above shows the cost to the utility, which may or may not flow through to consumers in its entirety. For example a regulated utility may not be allowed to transfer all of the costs to their customers' electricity bills. Or, a municipality might provide funds, land, or materials for the project, avoiding costs transferred directly to consumers. If individuals want their own connections put underground, they are typically responsible for the cost.
The effect of undergrounding on a customer's utility bill depends on the characteristics of each unique project. A few examples show a range of effects:
Despite the cost, underground power lines are often found in urban areas, where the density of the required overhead wire would cause significant obstructions. Also, nearly all new residential and commercial developments have underground utility infrastructure, often required by law for aesthetic reasons. This is often the least expensive type of undergrounding project, as undergrounding costs are reduced when earthmoving equipment is already being used to prepare a building site. Overall, roughly 18% of distribution line mileage is underground, according to the Edison Electric Institute's 2009 update of the Out of Sight, Out of Mind study on underground circuits. On the transmission system, 0.5% of line mileage of 200 kilovolts or higher capacity is underground.
Buried power lines are protected from the wind, ice, and tree damage that are common causes of outages, and so suffer fewer weather or vegetation-related outages. But buried lines are more vulnerable to flooding, and can still fail due to equipment issues or lightning. Problems with underground lines are harder to locate and repair. Underground distribution circuits are typically still linked to aboveground facilities, such as substations and transmission lines, so homes and buildings served by underground infrastructure will not necessarily be spared in the event of system-wide outages from a major storm.
Undergrounding an entire power system is considered cost prohibitive. More commonly, a utility will study undergrounding a few key circuits. This is compared against other options for preventing outages, such as "hardening" the system with protective equipment at vulnerable points, taking a more aggressive approach to vegetation management, improving the system design, or implementing new technology. Smart grid technology, which would allow a utility to pinpoint problems, divert power through other circuits to minimize outages, and optimize crew deployments is another potential approach to reducing outages.
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AP Drama Writer
NEW YORK (AP) - David Mamet's return to Broadway has been upstaged _ by David Mamet.
A crackling revival of his excellent "Glengarry Glen Ross" opened Saturday at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, a few steps from his latest play, "The Anarchist."
Within a block, you can see Mamet's past and present. And that may be unnerving for a man this brilliant. "The Anarchist" was roasted by critics and will limp off the stage after just 40 performances. It will be survived by a 30-year-old ghost, a play as lively as "The Anarchist" was arid.
"Glengarry Glen Ross," a foul-mouthed brilliantly created and insightful look at men in the modern work place, is drenched in testosterone and verbal trickery, whereas "The Anarchist," a long-winded conversation between an inmate and a warden, was unexciting and lifeless.
But lifeless is not the first word that comes to mind while watching director Daniel Sullivan's fresh look at two days in the lives of four desperate Chicago real estate salesmen. Sullivan and his first rate cast plumb the play for its humor, so often lost amid the darkness and paranoia others have chosen to tease out.
This "Glengarry Glen Ross" is a hoot. The timing is pretty good too: Florida real estate and horrible desperation in offices is now in vogue.
The big star, of course, is Al Pacino, who plays Shelly "The Machine" Levene, the once-winning-but-now-struggling salesman. Pacino and Sullivan last teamed up with "The Merchant of Venice" on Broadway and they risk the same result: Pacino is Pacino and, by definition, unbalances any production.
Here he works hard to be meek and chummy and desperate and mostly succeeds, though it's hard not to think you're watching Al Pacino working hard to be meek and chummy and desperate.
His eyes bulge, he plays with his hair, he takes long pauses while staring to get his point across _ he bobs up and down in the Mamet dialogue, sometimes relishing the theatricality of the role and other times losing himself in it. That matches the Levene character, who is down and then up, then down again. Pacino's eyes blaze triumphantly when he's the cat, but later he is piteous as the mouse, begging "listen. Just one moment."
The rest of the cast is first-rate: Richard Schiff, who played fidgety Toby Ziegler on "The West Wing," is hysterical as the clueless George Aaronow; David Harbour, of "The Coast of Utopia," is lovely as the crumbling office manager; John C. McGinley, the abrasive senior doctor on "Scrubs," is wonderfully manipulative as Dave Moss; and Jeremy Shamos, who got a Tony Award nomination for "Clybourne Park," is heartbreaking as a weak-willed customer.
It falls to Bobby Cannavale from "The Motherf----- With the Hat" to become the gravitational force holding the scenes together and he steps up with a first-rate Richard Roma, a role played by Pacino in a film version. Cannavale is perfectly cast _ a snarling good-looking, swaggering actor who can also be a goodfella, a nice listener if you've got a problem.
He reels in Shamos' character in the first act with such slick bravado that it's no wonder checkbooks open around town. In Act 2, Cannavale's slick-backed cool _ "let's talk about you" _ is dropped as his Roma rails against the office manager and the police officer investigating a break-in at the office.
Mamet is back _ but maybe not the way he wanted. "Glengarry Glen Ross" is a reminder of his potential. His present languid, overly intellectual work, will, to steal a phrase from this old show, "always be closing."
Online: http://glengarrybroadway.com
Follow Mark Kennedy on Twitter at http://twitter.com/KennedyTwits
(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


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Bob Barker: "Johnny Donovan, please tell us who our next three contestants are, please!!!"
Johnny Donovan: "Sure thing....well, Bob, the following are our contestants for the next FBC Jax Price is Right Showcase:
Peter Paigerson, President of the Northeastern Seminary.....COME ON DOWN!!!!
Al Incisor, President of Deep Southern Seminary....COME ON DOWN!!!!
Thim Clouder, President of the Give Life Publishing company...COME ON DOWN!!! "
[applause as contests run down to the front]
Bob Barker: "Hello gentlemen! Thank you for joining us, here are the next three items up for bid on the FBC Jax, Inc. Price is Right Showcase....Johnny, tell these men what they can buy today!!!"
"Advertising your Christian agency on all the Bottled Water given to attendees at the 2010 FBC Jax, Inc. 2010 Pastor's Conference!!!! "
[Gasps, then Applause!!!]
Johnny D (continues): "Yes, gentlemen, the bidding will start at $1000 - you can take the marketing of your Christian organization to new heights by getting your name out on all bottles of water at the conference. What better way to say "We love Jesus and Jesus LOVES our organization!" than by giving a cup of cold water...but not in Jesus name but IN YOUR AGENCY'S NAME...to those thirsty pastor's and pastor's wives at the 2010 FBC Jax, Inc. Pastor's Conference. Worried your donors will be flabbergasted at paying large advertising fees to a church? Not a problem, our church marketing experts have researched this, and are convinced your donors will be so proud you have spent their donations on such a worthy cause...as the FBC Jax, Inc. Pastor's Conference and quenching the thirst of the those pastors sweating in the Florida sunshine!! "
Johnny D (continues): "And gentlemen, don't forget....wasn't it Jesus who said whoever gives a cup of cold water is truly blessed? How much bigger will the blessings be when your agency gives a big gulp of H2O to the portly pastors and their heavy helpmates? You can put your faith into action by giving out not just a measley 4 oz. cup of cold water in a breakable cup like Jesus did, but a whole 16 ounces in one beautiful, clear, non-breakable (and recyclable!) plastic bottle! "
Johnny D (continues): "As a bonus, you will get the assistance of the FBC Jax sales and church marketing team to help you design your logo for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!".....And you can get this thirst-quenching indulgence, Gentlemen, if the PRICE IS RIGHT!! "
Bob Barker: "Wow, thank you, Johnny. Gentlemen, your bids please: "
Al Incisor: "I'll say a thousand dollars, Bob....fifteen hundred if I can keep my speaking slot for 2011 Pastor's Conference."
Peter Paigerson: "I'll bid a thousand dollars, Bob, if I can get the "silver promotions package" for my agency at $5000 instead of $7000, and the water will be handed out at all meals in the dining room as my agency's promotional video is displayed on the TVs."
Thim Clouder: "Well, I'll go for $1500, Bob, if I can get my agency's name on the water, AND if Brother Mac will at least 4 times mention my organization from the pulpit and display one of of our ads on the giant hi-def image screens in the Main Auditorium Monday and Tuesday night."
Bob Barker: "Thank you gentlemen! The next item up for bid....Johnny Donovan, please tell us!"
Johnny D: "Well, Bob, the next item up for bid is:
"The privilege of having your organization's name imprinted on on all pens handed out at the 2010 FBC Jax, Inc. Pastor's Conference!"
[LAUGHTER, then APPLAUSE]
Johnny D (continues): "Yes, you can have your Christian agency's name imprinted on these lovely, hand-crafted pens that will be given to each paying pastor and paying pastor's wife during the conference in their conference bag.
Johnny D (continues): "Bob, back to you!"
Bob: "Thanks, Johnny! Well, gentlemen, this is a tough one, how will you put a price on THIS wonderful opportunity? We'll start with you, Al:"
Al Incisor: "I'll pass, Bob. Too cheesy. Besides, we'll be giving our own pens out at our display booth that we paid $750 for. Times are tough, and we have to cut back some where!"
Peter Paigerson: "I'll go for $750 bucks, Bob...but need an upgrade to the suite at the Omni during my stay...and a dinner at the Chart House with Maurilio during Jerry Vines' sermon this year...[Peter chuckles]."
Thim Clouder: "I'll wager $1000 of my agency's money for this one, Bob, if Maurilio can promise that the pens will be used by each of the pastor's in the foyer who are signing their books, and by Brother Mac as he signs the seminary students' bibles during his office suite tour. And I'll sign up for bottled water next year if Trey will put me in a prime-time PC 2011 speaking slot."
Peter Paigerson: "Hey, Thim, still selling copies of that devilish book 'The Shack' in your stores? Heh, heh..."
Johnny D: Well, Bob, this last item is sure to "bag" the attention of the PC 2010 attendees:
"The privilege of having your agency logo imprinted on the canvas bag containing all conference materials."
Johnny D (continues): "Attendees will receive your canvas bag (with your logo) at check-in filled with all the conference materials. Attendees usually carry these bags around the entire conference, keeping your name before everyone the entire time. After the conference, your bag is a reminder that goes home with them. " [direct quote from PC2010 website]. You all know how tiring it can be for these pastors to lug around the books they've purchased from the conference speakers and the CD's purchased from the singers that their church will be paying for when they expense it all...and your bag will be a reminder to these pastors of your organization's generosity in helping them maintain their strength for the trip home and next Sunday's sermon.
Bob: Thanks Johnny! Gentlemen, your bids please! Bids must start at $2000.
Peter Paigerson: Well, Bob, I will go for the full $2000, if we can bring in Jim "Jesus" Caviezel in like you did in 2007, and have him endorse my seminary as the most favored one in the convention...and he must do it in his Jesus outfit, of course! [Peter chuckles].
Al Incisor: I'll go for $2000, Bob, if I can get an extra power strip and two badges for our display table.
Thim Clouder: "I like the Jim "Jesus" Caviezel idea - I'll go for $3000 for the bag, along with a Jim "Jesus" Caviezel endorsement of our new product line in the Sunday morning conference service, and a banner display in the 'Snack Area'. "
Bob: "Thank you gentlemen for your bids. And the winners are.....well.....we will have to have our promotions firm Conexus get with each of you later to put the finishing touches on the bids and negotiate the "winners". Johnny, back to you!"
Johnny D: Thanks, Bob, and thanks to our contestants for this special edition of "The Price is Right! We'll see everyone next year!!!"


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In science, a theory is a well-tested explanation of facts: "A model or framework (made up of a body of principles) to explain phenomena." [1]
In a context of biological evolution, Pope John Paul II wrote:
A theory is a metascientific elaboration, distinct from the results of observation but consistent with them. By means of it a series of independent data and facts can be related and interpreted in a unified explanation. A theory's validity depends on whether or not it can be verified, it is constantly tested against the facts; wherever it can no longer explain the latter, it shows its limitations and unsuitability. It must then be rethought.[1]
If a theory or point of view is treated only as doctrine to be validated, and not one to be challenged, it is not within the realm of science.[2]
The term "theory" is often used outside of the realm of natural science, such as in music theory, number theory, or Marxist theory. In this usage, theory is used to refer to an area of study.
See also
- ↑ Pope John Paul II, Message to Pontifical Academy of Sciences October 22, 1996.
- ↑ Randal Hedtke (2010). Secrets of the Sixth Edition. Master Books, 57. ISBN 978-0-89051-597-6.


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SEATTLE --- San Francisco based Ryan De La Hoz opens a show of new works at Flat Color on May 1st. We love Ryan's work and have shown it many times throughout the years. Ryan will be also showing at LA - Juxtapoz Psychedelic Show, The Well, LA, CA April 26th 2014 - SF - Paper Cuts, Spoke Art, SF, CA May 3rd 2014
Working in unconventional mediums such as woven blankets, puzzles, and faux marble, De La Hoz has pioneered an innovative style in a class of its own. Collages of white noise, flowers and tie-dye are all hand cut and assembled to create mystic portals of intrigue. Heavily influenced by themes of death and rebirth, past and present, and the collision of modern culture with antiquity; Form and Void is mysterious look into the odyssey of creation, destruction, and an examination of society at large. -show details


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BOSTON (AP) Anibal Sanchez and four Detroit Tigers relievers came within two outs of the first combined no-hitter in postseason history, striking out 17 to beat the Boston Red Sox 1-0 Saturday night in the AL championship series opener.
Boston was hitless until Daniel Nava had a soft, clean single to center field off Joaquin Benoit with one out in the ninth.
Stephen Drew followed Nava and flied out to right and, with the potential tying run on second, Xander Bogaerts hit a game-ending popout to shortstop just after midnight.
Sanchez, the AL's regular-season ERA leader, was pulled after six innings and 116 pitches. Al Alburquerque, Jose Veras, Drew Smyly and Benoit stretched the no-hitter into the ninth before Nava ended their bid for the third postseason no-hitter ever.
Jhonny Peralta had an RBI single off Jon Lester in the sixth for the game's only run. It was a day for pitching in the playoffs - St. Louis beat the Dodgers 1-0 in the NLCS.
Sanchez walked a season-high six and struck out 12. Alburquerque got three outs, Veras got two and Smyly retired David Ortiz on a harmless fly ball to center before Benoit pitched the ninth for the save.
Red Sox shortstop Stephen Drew had kept the score close, racing into shallow center field to make a juggling, over-the-shoulder catch on Prince Fielder's looper to end the eighth with runners on second and third.
Clay Buchholz will face major league wins leader Max Scherzer in Game 2 on Sunday night.


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Barcelona Metro
Barcelona Metro is a superb geographically based map and route planner for the Barcelona TMB (Transports Metropolitan de Barcelona) Metro and Tram services.
This is one in a worldwide series of Zuti maps from Visual IT who have been producing public transportation maps for mobile devices for many years.
The highlights of this application include:
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The map is hand drawn by Visual IT and provides a unique geographically based view of the city centre with many places of interest drawn directly on the background so you can easily get your bearings when traveling in and around the city.
Zuti provides the fastest route calculations of any mobile routing application (virtually instantaneous) using actual published journey times with the ability to select the quickest route or the route with the least changes.
Comprehensive details of your planned route are provided, including changes, directions of travel, number of stops, predicted journey times, etc. Uniquely this application gives you "direction", "towards" and "service frequency" information for each segment of the journey (not available on any other offline journey planner). Also given are alternatives for each segment of the journey.
A superb animation of your journey is displayed tracking around the map showing you exactly where you're heading.
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The map and routing does not require an internet connection and you will not be charged data connection fees. This also means the application runs successfully underground and on an iPod Touch. The only feature that requires an internet data connection is the "Live Info" which is optional and if used only requires a small amount of data.
Use your inbuilt GPS (will also work with iPod Touch devices) to accurately locate and track yourself within the city centre and see the nearest transportation stop and distance to it.
This is the only pubic transportation route planner with this ability.
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The Minute Map™ feature provides a unique view of the transport system travel times based on the start point setting. This allows the user to browse the entire map and view the travel times from the start point to all locations on the map.
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Tap on the map for location information, use the inbuilt search feature or choose from a list of locations. Places of interest, museums, hotels, parks, restaurant, shops, hospitals, streets, etc, are also included. The route planner will automatically suggest the nearest station to any place of interest you select.
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The European Youth Chess Championship 2012 will take place 17-25 August in Prague, Czech Republic. A total of 1173 players from 46 nations participate in the massive youth chess event. They will be seeking medals in 12 categories, one for boys and one for girls in each age group U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, and U18.
Chessdom.com will have daily reports, live games with analysis, and news from the massive EYCC 2012 event. Live games from EYCC 2012 start at 15:00 CET.
Official website / Reports from NSS / Live games U18, U16 sections / Live games U8, U10, U12, U14 sections
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