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The retarded way to spell "a lot." Alot is supposed to be two seperate words, you fucking moron! Take a fucking grammar class!
3. | alot | ||
A non-existent word in any language.
The most irritating spelling mistake ever. A lot. It's two words. People like to use this non-word "alot".
4. | Alot | ||
A wrong and alternative way of writing the word a lot.
Often called a fake word since it does not show up in the dictionary. If you use write 'a lot' 'alot' then you probably didn't pay attention in your 3rd grade English class.
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The Alot is an imaginary creature used as a coping mechanism used by lovers of proper grammar. Instead of becoming angry at the incorrect use of 'a lot' found throughout the internet, the Alot allows the grammar-lover to imagine a sentence that actually makes grammatical sense. The Alot looks like a cross between a bear, yak and a pug dog, and was created by the author of Hyperbole and a Half. Original description (with pictures) can be found there. "I am sad, Alot." (I am sad a lot.)
"I care about this Alot." (I care about this a lot.) |
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A world that is used primarily on internet site.
It cannot be found in the dictionary and drives many people crazy as it is incorrect. Allot means to share/ divide space or things- this is where allotment came from, an allotted space of land. lot- meaning one of a set of objects/ a way of deciding (similar to vote) or the decision or choice made by such a method. a lot- Very many, a large number; also, very much. Now, the word 'alot' doesn't appear in any correct dictionary, so it is not a word. It is a popular misspelling- done by those who seem to have missed basic spelling classes in Primary school. Idiot- OMG I luv him alot
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A list of the most recent photos about Connecticut School Shooting.
Here are letters from school children who will be with the president at today's gun announcement.
Here are some images from the town that was the scene of the second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history.
Newtown students return to school after a mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., as funerals are held for victims.
Here are photos of the victims of a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School (updated as photos become available)
The Connecticut town shattered by last week's school massacre held its first two funerals Monday, as officials weren't sure whether the school itself would ever reopen.
Photos of the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
A look back at the shooting at a Connecticut elementary school left 27 people dead, including 20 school children.
A day after a gunman killed 26 people, including 20 students, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. people in the town and across the world mourned the tragedy.
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Kim and baby will always be Kardashian (not West)...whoa!
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RUMOR: KANYE IS UPSET THAT KIM WON'T TAKE HIS LAST NAME: Star Magazine has reported that Kanye West is upset that Kim won't changer her last name to West once the get married. Kim allegedly said "no way" to taking Ye's last name and may want their baby to be a Kardashian too. A source said, "Kim told him she'll always be a Kardashian. Kanye is very disappointed and upset about the whole thing, but Kim is refusing to budge. She also thinks it's a way to let him know that she is not after him for his money." According to Gossip Cop, has not decided if she will take Kanye's last name, considering that they are not even engaged, but the baby will definitely have Kanye's last name


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New Verizon commercial boasts about the Lumia 822's simplicity
Now that AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are all theoretically selling Windows Phone 8 devices--assuming you can find them--it's time for the carriers to begin rolling out commercials. We've already seen a few from AT&T featuring Will Arnett (which have been running heavily on Hulu+ via our Xbox) but now it's Verizon's turn.
Their first commercial features the Nokia Lumia 822 in white--the better of the three colors, in our opinion. It starts off talking about how complicated technology can be with someone unfolding a large instruction sheet, something we're quite familiar with when purchasing gadgets. Instead, the voice-over talks about how when something is "truly advanced" it shouldn't need any explanation at all, which is when they trot out the Lumia 822.
Windows Phone OS is a rather simple and intuitive solution for mobile phones, though we're not 100% sure it is instruction free. Still the conceit of the ad is spot on as it shows off Office integration and even name-drops Data Sense for monitoring your consumption. Not a bad ad at all.
Did you get a Verizon Lumia 822? If so, how are you liking it? Let us know in comments...
Thanks, Steve K., for the tip!
There are 37 comments. Sign in to commentsym1a1a says:
Its a good little commercial, glad to see WP8 getting some love by the carriers
RaRa85 says:
That's good stuff there.
WinFan1 says:
I like it alot
GoodThings2Life says:
Very nice ad. I hope AT&T will do something this good.
Lobbie1978 says:
He said Windows, not Windows Phone.
NIST says:
How about Windows mobile?
WPenvy says:
Windows mobile - windows phone is my big pet peeve...
schlubadub says:
Hahah best smack-down reply ever! :)
pwachleman says:
My wife and bought Lumia 822s and love them! Great phone!
Genserik says:
Great phones. Simple enough yet a lot to do. Its more complex than an iPhone IMO.
awesumjon says:
"Exclusively with Datasense"
Do we know which carriers will allow datasense? Or are they saying only that device (on their network) allows datasense.
independentvolume says:
Just Verizon at the moment. I'm sure other carriers will get it eventually.
scottcraft says:
I bought a white 822 when my Verizon store opened yesterday morning. So far in very pleased. This is a big step up in every way from my Trophy.
associatedpress says:
Even though I have the 920 and its superior hardware wise to the 822, I'm still envious of the Verizon network out here in west Phoenix.
undisputed n00b says:
Its a good commercial, but I was hoping for a Droid style marketing name and push.
NIST says:
Don't confuse skydiving with SkyDriveing.
cdbstl76 says:
BIG 10 network is showing this commercial non-stop
createdforsuccess says:
I wish BTN would make an app for Windows Phone
DemiNutive says:
"Windows Phone... It just works better" new slogan lol MARKET IT!
Honkie McGee says:
Simplicity Achieved?
Is Verizon subtly referencing Xbox achievements?
MediaCastleX says:
That commercial is hot, and Verizon sure seems to have quite a large...LTE network =P
ricardios says:
Commercial probably paid by Microsoft
LaNiQuE says:
Nice I'd love to see mr can you hear me now using a windows phone wonder what his home screen would look like
unstoppablekem says:
Now we just need a comparison video between the 822 and the Verizon 8X.
nrln says:
I just hate how they advertise it like you can only get a simple (windows) phone at verizon. the features are windows phone not verizon.
birdman_38 says:
480p? Really??
thereal_entheos says:
Really what??? Yeah the phone is as sharp as Combat on the 2600, so what, resolution is so overrated. Combat was(is) lots of fun. Truth is screen is VERY vibrant and clear, no jagged edges on text, I've seen peoples retina iphones before and the tiny screen size is way more noticeable than the pixel density. And this phone has really great reception too. Much better than the trophy.
ihavewp8 says:
great about it has a microsd slot. Wish lumia 920 had also microsd slot even thou lumia 32gb is big enough. But it's good have a backup for storage
Cellus13 says:
Nokia could release a 64 GB module
db4williams says:
Loving the Lumia 822 so far. I got 3 of them for my wife, daughter, & myself. My girls just love it to death! I found it to be much lighter than I anticipated and I think it looks an order of magnitude better than the leaked images we all have seen earlier. Oh, and the screen is amazing despite it res specs.
exsanguine says:
I saw this comercial 3 times during Fringe last night. I was quite happy.
db4williams says:
Did anybody see the WP feature on Jimmy Kimmel Thursday night? It was pretty cool?
berty6294 says:
im suggesting this phone for my dad. Hes upgrading from his blackberry lol
mattmossmusic says:
I've had the 822 for about 3 months and love it...removable battery and memory are a must for me. Super smooth is with no lag!


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The Director-General of OLAF, Mr Giovanni Kessler signed an Administrative Cooperation Arrangement on 3 May 2013 with Mr Rafiq Al-Natsheh, the President of the Palestinian Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC). The Arrangement provides for closer operational cooperation between OLAF and the PACC, a specialised Palestinian investigation and prosecution body created in 2010 in order to reinforce fight against corruption and money laundering.
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OLAF has drawn attention in recent days to the fact that attempts are being made to give a false impression of issues relating to the investigation concerning former Commissioner Dalli. These have included claims that a Report by the OLAF Supervisory Committee made statements which it did not make, and the circulation of documents described as extracts, summaries or preliminary copies of Reports or Opinions prepared by the Committee. Notably, a 41 paragraph document of unknown origin is being falsely described as written by the OLAF Supervisory Committee. OLAF deplores these attempts to mislead and manipulate public opinion.
The OLAF Supervisory Committee presented its annual Report in the CONT Committee meeting of the European Parliament on 23 April. > Read more ...
Throughout the investigation, all interviews were carried out in full accordance with OLAF procedures and legal requirements, in the presence of two or more investigators. > Read more ...
A German-Russian criminal was sentenced on March 11 to 9 years imprisonment by the Criminal Court Berlin-Moabit in Germany, following a complex international investigation co-ordinated by OLAF. The investigation involved authorities in Germany, Poland, Belgium, Latvia, Estonia and Switzerland as well as OLAF. The Berlin-based criminal was arrested by German Customs in March 2011 during a raid of one of the largest illegal cigarette factories ever discovered in Poland. > Read more...
OLAF Director-General, Mr Giovanni Kessler, participated last week in the launching of a new international network to fight economic crime hosted by the New Zealand Serious Fraud Office in Auckland. The Economic Crime Agency Network (ECAN) was set up to establish a forum to meet the specific operational interests of law enforcement agencies fighting economic crime. It brings together agencies from all over the world through operational cooperation and intelligence-sharing, contributing to a better understanding of economic crime and promoting public awareness of such issues. Participating agencies include the FBI, the Singapore Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau and the UK Serious Fraud Office. Please refer to New Zealand Serious Fraud Office press release.> Read more ...
The number of counterfeit euro coins removed from circulation increased by 17% from 157 000 in 2011 to 184 000 in 2012. With 16.5 billion genuine euro coins currently in circulation, the counterfeit ratio is 1 for every 100 000 genuine coins. The 2-euro denomination remains by far the most affected by this criminal activity, representing almost 2 out of every 3 counterfeit euro coins detected.
> EC Press release... > Read more...
On 5 February, the European Commission proposed to crack down on criminals who counterfeit euro notes and coins. Criminal law measures proposed include strengthening cross-border investigations and introducing minimum penalties, including imprisonment, for the most serious counterfeiting offences.
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An illegal mint was discovered during a late night raid of a garage in a secluded villa near Rome. Three criminals were arrested while producing fake €1 and €2 coins at the fully-equipped premise in Gallicano nel Lazio, and approximately €120,000 worth of equipment and materials were seized. The joint on-the-spot investigation was carried out on January 16 by the Italian Carabinieri and Guardia di Finanza in cooperation with OLAF. The police operation has prevented further production of a large number of counterfeit coins.
On Friday 7 December 2012, Mr Giovanni Kessler, Director General of the European Antifraud Office (OLAF), and Mr Domenico De Simone, President of the European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) setting out a framework looking forward to fruitful co-operation between the two organisations in combating the trade of counterfeit products. > Read more...
Enhanced operational cooperation is at the centre of a new "Memorandum of understanding on administrative cooperation between OLAF and EPB" signed on 7 December in Brussels between the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh.
At the 12th Annual Professional Conference and General Assembly of the European Partners Against Corruption (EPAC) and the European Anti-Corruption Network on 23 November 2012 in Barcelona, Mr Giovanni Kessler, Director-General of OLAF, was elected the President of these two networks for two years. More information on the organisation: http://www.epac-eacn.org/
At a conference of fraud prosecutors in Berlin on 8-9 November, the German Federal Minister of Justice Ms Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger expressed support in her opening speech for the establishment of a European Public Prosecutor's Office for the protection of financial interest of the EU.
In order to clarify comments contained in recent media reports, OLAF issues the following statement regarding its investigation into alleged bribe requests to obtain the lifting of the EU ban on snus.
Commissioner John Dalli has announced on 16 October 2012 his resignation as a member of the Commission, with immediate effect.
Mr Dalli informed the President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso of his decision following an investigation by OLAF, the EU's antifraud office, into a complaint made in May 2012 by the tobacco producer, Swedish Match. The company alleged that a Maltese entrepreneur had used his contacts with Mr Dalli to try to gain financial advantages from the company in return for seeking to influence a possible future legislative proposal on tobacco products, in particular on the EU export ban on snus . As soon as the Commission received the complaint it immediately requested OLAF to investigate.
On Thursday 27 September, OLAF Director-General, Mr Kessler, visited the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Mr. Boyko Borissov, in Sofia, to discuss the cooperation between OLAF and the Bulgarian authorities, and also the possible establishment of a European Public Prosecutor's Office. They held a joint press conference for Bulgarian journalists in the Granite Hall at the Council of Ministers.
An OLAF team led by Mr Kessler (Director General) and Ms Hofmann (Director) attended the 13th Annual Conference of International Investigators hosted by the EIB in Luxembourg on 12-14 September 2012. A workshop on Forensic IT Investigations discussing the investigative challenges of fast-evolving technologies was chaired by OLAF. The Investigative Data Consultation Platform Project with the World Bank was presented by Ms Hofmann. Other issues discussed at the conference included: fraud in aid and reconstruction programmes, and sanctions mechanisms. Mr Kessler closed the event by emphasising the need for a reinforced exchange of investigative information with counterparts in international organisations and financial institutions.
Furthermore, an Administrative Cooperation Arrangement was signed with the Inspectorate General of the government of Uganda represented by Mr Raphael Obudra Baku, Deputy Inspector General.
On 27 July 2012, Spanish Customs, together with the Andorran police, and with support from OLAF, dismantled a large criminal organisation which was active in the illegal cigarette traffic in Spain.
Codenamed operation ALGA, this joint operation has lead to the detention of 35 people in 5 autonomous regions in Spain, the confiscation of a quarter of a million illegal packets of cigarettes, and the prevention of losses of millions of euros in tax revenues. The success of operation ALGA shows, once again, the importance of the fight against the illicit traffic of tobacco products and the necessity of international cooperation to this end. Press release 1- 2 - 3
The Annual Report of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), published on 3 July 2012, summarises OLAF's achievements in 2011. OLAF handled 463 cases in 2011. The results of OLAF's investigations led to the recovery of €691 million and a cumulative 511 years of prison sentences being issued by Member State courts.
A former European Commission official was sentenced on 27 June 2012 by a criminal court
in Brussels to 40 months' imprisonment and
€50 000 in fines for leaking confidential information to private companies in exchange for payments. Two of these companies were each fined €500 000. The successful prosecution in this case was the result of investigations carried out by both OLAF and judicial authorities in Belgium.
On 5 June 2012, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and Italy's Guardia di Finanza signed an Administrative Cooperation Arrangement.
The arrangement offers new and targeted means of international cooperation, intended to combat the most recent and dangerous types of fraud.
On Friday 11 May, the 21st meeting of the OLAF Anti-Fraud Communicators' Network (OAFCN) took place at the Centre de Conférence Albert Borschette (CCAB). About 40 (spokesperson or communication) representatives from OLAF's counterparts (from police, customs, and judicial authorities) in the Member States participated.
When the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) recently changed its organisation and working methods, it was decided that OLAF's activities should be extended to cover investigations on fraud related to Intellectual Property Rights.
OLAF has long been investigating the illegal trade in counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco products but its scope will from now also include other counterfeit goods that enter the EU through its external borders.
A network of companies fraudulently importing Chinese tube and pipe fittings via several countries in South East Asia to evade high EU customs duties was discovered in investigations carried out by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and authorities in several EU Member States, in cooperation with Indian and Taiwanese customs. The investigations led to the recovery of nine million euros in customs duties and were followed up by criminal proceedings in Germany and the UK, which resulted in prison sentences for three of the persons involved.
Customs operations are organised not only to safeguard the EU's financial interests but also to protect our citizens and on this occasion, our cultural heritage. Joint Customs Operation (JCO) Colosseum was the first joint customs operation to target the illicit trade of cultural goods. From 7 to 18 November 2011, within the activities coordinated by the Customs Cooperation Working Party of the Council of the EU, this joint customs operation was carried out with the aim to fight against the illicit movement of cultural goods.
Among the seizure where these 18 ancient books found by the Italian Customs at Malpensa Airport in Milan. The books date back to the 16th or 17th century. Their approximate value is 30 000 euros. > Read more ...
Brussels, 27 February 2012 – Around 1.2 million cigarettes were seized in the first joint customs operation targeting rail traffic along the EU Eastern border. Twenty-four EU Member States, Croatia, Turkey, Norway and Switzerland participated in the operation which was organised by the Polish Customs Service in close cooperation with the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). The operation took place from 18 to 27 October 2011. The final results of the operation were made public today at the Polish Customs Service in Sopot in Poland. The results could only be made public now not to interfere with further enquiries which had to be performed by the various customs authorities. > Press Release
On 30 January, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published the results of his general survey of compliance with the Data Protection Regulation. The survey showed that the efforts OLAF has made in this area are bearing fruit. OLAF was found to have the highest level of compliance on all six criteria addressed in the report.
The EDPS analysed the performance of all 58 EU institutions and bodies, in each of the following areas: completion of the inventory of processing operations, completion of notifications, completion of prior checks with the EDPS, follow-up given to EDPS recommendations, adoption of data protection implementing rules, and the appointment and role of the Data Protection Officer. More...
On the 1st of February 2012 the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has introduced important changes to its organisation and working methods. These changes are the result of an internal review launched in March 2011 by OLAF Director-General Giovanni Kessler who took office on 14 February 2011. The new organisational structure and investigative procedures aim at focusing resources on prioritised activities and increasing the efficiency and quality of OLAF's investigations. More...
Urad OLAF je od svoje ustanovitve leta 1999 izvedel 3 500 preiskav in tako:
OLAF na podlagi pridobljenega znanja in izkušenj pomaga organom, ki so pristojni za upravljanje sredstev EU (v EU in zunaj nje), bolje razumeti različne vrste goljufij, njihove značilnosti, grožnje in tveganja ter zaščititi finančne interese EU.
Urad OLAF usklajuje ukrepe proti ponarejanju v območju evra in skrbi za učinkovito zaščito evrskih kovancev. Evrski kovanci so zakonito plačilno sredstvo na celotnem območju evra, zato moramo zagotoviti skupna pravila in uskladiti ukrepe proti ponarejanju.


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Today's recipe is a partner to my last recipe post, Butterscotch Biscuits. If you haven't tried those, you should. In fact, I would almost say try those first and then come back to these. I'd love to know how you feel they compare. This biscuit variation requires a smidgen more work and cooking time, but I love the extra orange, apple, and cinnamon flavors mixed in. In all honesty though, both are heavenly.
Okay, I explained in my last biscuits post how my kids go nuts when they find out we're having these for breakfast. However, something I didn't mention—and should have—is how kids love to help prepare this recipe. There's some small knife work involved when dicing the apple, but other than that, kids can help with nearly every part from mixing the dough to slicing the rounds (with a dull dough cutter). If you haven't tried cooking with your kids, I think you should give it a shot. We've had some great (and messy) times in the kitchen together.
The areas where my kids enjoy helping out the most is sprinkling the flour on the cupboard and spreading the butter, sugar, and apples onto the biscuit dough. They're also pros at putting all the ingredients into the bowl. I maintain that the memories we create are worth the messes we make.
Now on to the biscuits.
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LONDON (AP) — Jose Calderon scored eight of his 19 points in the final 44 seconds, then eluded defenders frantically trying to foul him to run out the clock as Spain held on to beat winless Britain 79-78 in Olympic men's basketball Thursday. The hosts were within two but Luol Deng threw away a pass, leading to Calderon's fast-break layup. After another turnover, Calderon sank a pair of free throws for a 75-69 lead with 39 seconds left. Dan Clark's 3-pointer cut it to three, but Calderon answered with two more free throws. A 3-pointer by Nate Reinking made it a two-point game, and again Calderon hit two foul shots. Deng answered with another 3-pointer to make 79-78 with 7.2 seconds to go, but Span inbounded to Calderon and the British couldn't catch him to foul. Pau Gasol scored 17 and Marc Gasol had 12 for Spain (3-0). Deng finished with 26 points and Joel Freeland added 25 for Britain.
Spain beats Britain 79-78 in Olympic men's hoops
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The North Carolina General Assembly has updated its General Statues. In relation to your rental property, N.C. General Statue 42, Chapter 42 (7), effective January 1, 2010, you must "provide a minimum of one operable carbon monoxide detector per rental unit per level, either battery-operated or electrical, that is listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory that is OSHA-approved to test and certify to American National Standards Institute/Underwriters Laboratories Standards, and install the carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with either the standards of the National Fire Protection Association or the minimum protection designated in the manufacturer's instructions, which the landlord shall retain or provide as proof of compliance." "A carbon monoxide detector may be combined with smoke detectors if the combined detector does both of the following: (i) complies with ANSI.UL2034 or ANSI/UL2075 for carbon monoxide alarms and ANSI/UL217 for smoked detectors; and (ii) emits an alarm in a manner that clearly differentiates between detecting the presence of carbon monoxide and the presence of smoke." This Statue applies ONLY to dwelling units having a fuel burning heater or appliance, fireplace, or an attached garage.
While this applies just to the above specified dwellings, we encourage each of our homeowners to be proactive in installing a carbon monoxide detector(s) to safeguard you and your tenants.
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Massive sounds from Scorpio – a group who've got just the right sort of sting you'd expect from their name! The album's got a Haitian music vibe at the start, but often shows some funkier American touches too – particularly in the way the rhythms come together on some of the harder tracks, in ways that get past some of the too-bright moods of other Caribbean records – with some excellent guitar and drums to sharpen things up! There's almost a 70s funk vibe to these best cuts – more than worth the price of the album alone – and titles include "Ensem Ensem", "Tacoumbe", "Min Cinga'Ou", "Pouissance Pam", and "Tande". © 1996-2013, Dusty Groove, Inc. |
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Volume 12 Issue 7
Editor's letter: A break from the norm
Just over three years ago IKs sister publication for the legal profession, KM Legal, was born. Now reincarnated as KIM [Knowledge and Information Management] Legal, its been going from strength to strength and its not difficult to see why, considering the leaps and bounds that law firm knowledge professionals have made in their work in recent years.
In her June 2005 cover feature for this magazine, former editor Sandra Higgison charted the progression of know-how and knowledge management within law firms; saying that the legal profession was experiencing something of a transformation. From laggard to leader was the headline and it was at about that point that we decided it was time to show our support for the knowledge professionals working in this challenging environment.
Now that both these publications are on my watch, the temptation to bring in a little cross-pollination has proved too hard to resist. So if you havent noticed already theres a bit of a legal feel creeping into this issue, with case studies and insight from KM practitioners working across the professional services.
David Fitch, director of KM at international law firm Simmons & Simmons, discusses his career drivers and walks Stephanie Ramasamy through some of the projects he has been working on over the past 12 months. And something of a hot topic we also hear about Reed Smiths recent implementation of enterprise search technology to help optimise the work of its lawyers.
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"I was confused, because my den mother, Jackie -- who is my actual mother -- was a lesbian, and nobody in our unit had any issue with that," Wahls wrote. The pack managed to find another sponsor -- a nearby church -- but "some parents pulled their kids from the pack, uncomfortable with entrusting their sons to an organization they believed engaged in discrimination."


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According to the poll, 58% have confidence that Obama will make good choices to replace Cabinet members who leave his administration, although two possible replacements for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Sen. Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, are not nearly as popular or well known as Clinton.
The election returns did not appear to change public opinion of Obama, with his favorable rating now at 56%, but Mitt Romney's favorable rating has tumbled to 43%, possibly a response to the Republican presidential nominee's remarks last week that he lost the election because Obama offered "gifts" to African-Americans, Hispanics, and young voters. Romney's favorable rating dropped six points to 43%, with his unfavorable rating edging up to 50%.
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Type: | Spreaders |
Assembly Required: | Assembly Required |
Capacity: | 85 lbs. |
Fits Brands/Models: | Universal - works with all brand of riding lawn mowers |
Spread Width: | 4 to 8 ft. |
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Color/Finish: | Black |
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Tire/Wheel Size: | 10 x 4 in. |
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General Warranty: | 1 year limited |
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Material: | Plastic hopper; Rubber wheels |
Wheel Material: | Turf Tread |
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Item Weight (lbs.): | 17 |
Overall Dimensions: | 33 x 50 x 28 |
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Product Description
The Seed And Fertilizer Spreader Seeds Your Lawn with Ease
Spread fertilizer, seed, granular lime, sand or ice melt with the Craftsman 85 lb broadcast spreader. The large, 85-lb. capacity hopper offers fewer stops and refills for time- and energy-saving convenience. Its large 4 ft. to 8 ft. spread covers approximately 12,000 sq. ft., so you can cover more ground in much less time quickly and efficiently. The hopper is constructed of heavy-duty polyethylene for rust- and corrosion-resistant performance in all weather. Its heavy-duty steel tubular frame can handle even the roughest use and abuse. And with its at-your-reach flow control, you can adjust flow from the reach and comforts of your tractor seat.
Boasting a universal design, this seed and fertilizer spreader conveniently fits all brands of riding lawn tractors. Its large, 10 x 4 in. turf tread rubber tires provide sure-grip traction and smooth-rolling maneuverability. With a weight of only 17 lbs. and overall dimensions of 33 in. x 50 in. x 28 in., the spreader delivers no-hassle storage in your shed or garage, as well as exceptional portability and maneuverability. Some minimal assembly is required, but it comes with a quick, easy 1-page instruction sheet for no-hassle assembly in less time.
- The Craftsman 85 lb. Broadcast Spreader has a large 4 ft. to 8 ft. spread to cover around 12,000 sq.ft. of ground in less time
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- Universal design works with all brands of riding lawn mowers
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Livingston, TN
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Easy to assemble, easy to use and large tub helps with large lawns.
Lancaster, NY
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seems to do the job well. cant complain. only used for fertilizing a few acres. think its worth the money so far.
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I purchased this same spreader in May of 2008. (model # 486.243222) On 3-29-13 I purchased . (model#486.243223) Here was my dilemma! On 5-15-08 I ordered the gear box,axle and 2 axle hubs to replace defective parts. On 2-30-13 i went to use this spreader, (an item that is only used 1 to 3 times a year. To my dismay, the control cable was broken, (part #49820) I called and got price quotes from my local Sears store and your Sears parts direct 1-800-366-PART The part, S&H, and tax was $19.00 and change from. I bought the new spreader because I was concerned that I was throwing good money after bad!!! Yes, the spreader worked as expected when I used it the 1st week of April. The above mentioned control cable part appears to be exactly the same and even carries the same part number. HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF THIS HAD HAPPENED TO YOU!! FOR THE RECORD I WAS TREATED WITH RESPECT BY ALL EMPLOYEES I was in contact with. For that you can be PROUD. The probuct leaves a lot to be desire
Greenfield, IN
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I am replacing a spreader that is fifteen years old. Easy assembly.
Hanson, KY
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Good construction for this price. Works well at slower speeds. Instructions were easy to follow. Only problem, missing some nuts and bolts but the parts bag was sealed
Ramsey, NJ
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the control handle could have been a little higher and the discharge opening does not always open correctly.
South Hamilton, MA
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There is no way to regulate the flow when seated on the tractor, as when rising off the seat to reach the arm, the tractor turns off. This is completely unworkable when starting, and working in tight places where you might be backing up and making small maneuvers. Plus Sears says they have no extension arms engineered for this. So I made my own extension arm and the flow adjustment arm I had to attach it to, broke as it is a very cheap plastic.
Tomball, TX
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This is the worst spreader I have had in my life. Barely made it through one year. I was only able to use it twice. Don't waste your money on this. Normally Sears has pretty good stuff. This was junk. Very unhappy!!
Bellevue, IA
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I purchase this spreader for salting my 600 foot lane. I will be upgrading as I buy salt is 50 bags and when they say "85 lbs" they mean it. I bent the axle first time I used it. I would recommend buying the 100+ lb spreader(s). You will not have to worry as much about weight restrictions.
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Franklin, MA
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Can't say that I'd recommend this lightweight, low-end spreader except for the smallest yards and lightest duty. Sears sells some far better ones and I'd go for one of them if you can afford it. Their top of the line spreader is outstanding, but, for whatever odd reason, it was not available in my area.
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Monash Journalism is the largest undergraduate journalism program in Australia, and that provides economies of scale for two complementary areas of study – Journalism Practice and Journalism Studies – plus the widest range of elective options. Students operate in a thoroughly converged technological environment. We offer both single and double degrees in Journalism.
In Journalism Practice, at the end of first year you will have foundation levels of competence in news reporting for print, online, video and radio. In second year, you move into current affairs and features formats, and specialise further in print, video, radio or online; and then in third year you specialise in particular genres of journalism — political, business, sport, arts, investigative and environmental reporting, and documentary, using whatever medium suits your purposes. The Co-ordinator of Journalism Practice is Bill Birnbauer
Alongside Journalism Practice sits Journalism Studies, compulsory for students in the Bachelor of Journalism and optional but recommended for students in other degrees. The Journalism Studies program is unique to Monash: it offers a rigorous interdisciplinary exploration of scholarship about journalism to enhance students' knowledge and analytical skills, which improves both their journalism practice and their scholarly capacities. The Co-ordinator of Journalism Studies is Andrea Baker (Chris Nash in first semester, 2013).
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@BethanHoltPretty room plus punky girls with attitude= so London @fashioneast Maarten van der Horst http://t.co/kJVozWW0
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@wonderlandmagMaarten Van Der Horst turns his attention to pop culture detritus: charity shop mish-mash, plastic bags, tesco logos! http://t.co/mm4Cv32K
@Grazia_Live#mariahcarey soundtrack @fashioneast #oldskool #lfw
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@MisClaireBarrowIts my Fashion East presentation tomorrow at 12noon. Got the best team ever! EXCITING!
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Featuring professional staff members, an impeccably maintained course, and true-rolling greens arranged according to the position of 18 miniature meteor craters, The Ridge offers a golf experience for clubbers both skilled and woefully handicapped. A full round of evasive holes ($25 weekdays, $27 weekends) tantalizes cleek caressers and promises more excitement than a ruptured appendix. A golf-cart rental ($15) and a medium bag of range balls ($5) are included in the package, as well as a caged self-loathing that, according to The Ridge's policies, can be unleashed upon any golfer who putts an eagle.
Prairie View Golf Links guides golfers along a Scottish links-style course that wanders through prairie wetlands and rolling hills. Keeping with course architect Joel Goldstrand's vision from its opening in 1984, there are no trees to obstruct sight lines or hug unsuspecting humans in efforts to project their ideals of world peace. The open playing conditions tempt players to unleash full power off the tee, but a stream comes into play on hole nine, ready to swallow up errant golf balls. The flowing water splits hole four's fairway by length, forcing players to pick a side off the tee, like when twosomes must flip divots to decide who gets to ride on top of the golf cart. Players who can keep their shots on dry land enjoy taking aim at large greens, including an enormous double green that holds the flagsticks for holes two and seven, reminiscent of early Scottish designs.
Course at a Glance:
- 18-hole, par 71 course
- Total length of 6,368 yards from the back tees
- Course rating of 70.3 from the back tees
- Course slope of 117 from the back tees
- Three sets of tees per hole
Laughter and shrieks of excitement fill the air as families plunge down an enclosed water slide's 420-foot descent. The thrill ride is just one of the attractions that pack King's Pointe Resort & Waterpark's indoor and outdoor entertainment facilities. Nestled against the edge of Storm Lake, the outdoor park invites visitors to soar down its five slides and ponder loudly why its lazy river doesn't get a real job. The howling hurricane slide's green open flume winds down to the earth in tangled twists, and side-by-side slides let friends race down 100-foot drops. Within the 20,000-square-foot indoor park, three more slides, a rock-climbing wall, and a slew of year-round activities await. Above all else, King's Pointe Resort & Waterpark makes safety a priority across all of their attractions; Red Cross–certified lifeguards keep a close eye on all visitors.
With balconies overlooking Storm Lake or the city, the onsite resort offers a relaxing retreat in which to browse free WiFi and order room service. Hungry guests have more options in the resort's two restaurants: the Sara Lee Snack Shack and the Regatta Grille, where a wood-fired grill cooks ahi tuna and chefs pour alfredo sauce over al dente pool noodles.
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Knife Skills Compilation
These people know, how to handle a knife.
These people know, how to handle a knife.
Experience Google Glass through your pet's eye view, butt sniffing, tail chasing, and all.
Watch this scandalous little pooch spring into action.
You get to be with a man, without having to actually be with a man!
Who crosses a road without looking to both directions? - This guy.
I bet she will remember this lesson.
As if you needed convincing. Yeah, a lot of these things can be done any time of the year….but there's something about summer that makes them so much better
In Russia, DRUGS DO YOU…
Sir do you know where I may purchase a Levi's jeans.
Clearly, the odds were in their favor
So you went out last night, you had a little too much to drink, you met a guy and the beer goggles told you that he was Ryan Gosling.
Sadly after nine years its closing time for NBC's The Office and it feels like we're saying goodbye to old friends. Thankfully there will be reruns to relive one of television's best shows ever.
Childhood was a stress-free and magical time. Here is a look back at simpler times and how much things have changed.
It's all about the bacon.
And it's awesome! Of course!
The gentle nature of 'aggressive dogs' proving once again that breed specific legislation doesn't make sense!
Now this kitty is going to go out, find a pond, and fall in face first.
The power of Disney, turns every day occurrence… into a fairy tale.
When they're not flying dangerously close to traffic, Russian fighter jets can sometimes be found in…traffic. (dashcam date incorrect, happened recently).
Take a look at the wonderful work being done to help these great reptiles!
It's a bomb on your chest. A pretty, pretty bomb.
Sure that kitten on the "hang in there" poster is cute, but has anyone hung in there because of it? Here are some gorgeous inspirational posters that might just inspire you.
at the Mika Brzezinski/Joe Scarborough book signing?!
These little guys are so curious!
Yes, your garden fence can (apparently) help you to survive the apocalypse. Well, so says Cocklestorm.
The Australian government recently announced that it will be scrapping its decade long policy of paying mothers $5000 each time they gave birth. It was met with mixed emotions, most of them like this. (NOTE: Comedic post.)
Generate a meme craft today, before you completely forget about it tomorrow.
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Pittsburg State University Emergency Planning
By: Shayla Patrick
Updated: January 8, 2013
They rehearsed a very detailed scenario focusing on how to get people to tornado safe areas on campus and the effectiveness of their established mass communication systems.
The regional coordinator of the Kansas Division of Emergency Management says PSU is the first university in the area that has undergone this type of disaster training.
"It is great to have everybody involved in a university come to the table and discuss a disaster, it tells me that they are very interested and willing to do the things that they need to do to protect the students and their faculty here," says Jackie Miller, Kansas Division of Emergency Management.
"We feel responsible for 7,000 students everyday, so you can imagine that is a huge responsibility, so we take safety and security of our students and faculty very seriously and I think this demonstrates that," says Steve Scott, PSU President.
University leaders say the next phase of this training is to brief all faculty members on the updated tornado response plan, they are also working to unveil their new system within the upcoming months.


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The Maxwell® 16 Integrated System combines compact instrumentation, optimized automated methods, prefilled reagent cartridges and paramagnetic silica technology for automated DNA isolation. The Maxwell® 16 System can purify up to 16 Oragene•DNA/saliva samples in 35 minutes with excellent DNA recovery and quality.
Doug Wieczorek, Carl Strayer and Trista Schagat
Genetic material is isolated from individuals for population screening, clinical molecular diagnostics and paternity testing. Collection of human saliva samples is a simple, noninvasive alternative to intravenous blood collection. DNA Genotek's Oragene•DNA Self Collection Kits offer convenient collection in a solution that stabilizes saliva samples for prolonged storage at room temperature.
The Maxwell® 16 System was developed to meet the needs of low- to moderate-throughput users by providing automated purification at a scale appropriate to their workload without considerable capital investment, training or maintenance(1) . The DNA purification capabilities of the Maxwell® 16 Instrument made it an ideal complement to the Oragene•DNA/saliva-sample-collection kits. Therefore, we studied the ability of the Maxwell® 16 System to extract DNA from saliva samples collected using Oragene•DNA kits.
Oragene•DNA Self-Collection Kits contain 2ml of DNA-preserving solution (DNA Genotek Cat.# OG-250). Two milliliters of saliva was collected from 16 donors (4ml total volume of Oragene•DNA/saliva sample) using the kits. The Oragene•DNA/saliva samples were incubated for 2 hours at 50ºC, as directed by the manufacturer, prior to DNA purification with the Maxwell® 16 System.
DNA was extracted from 200µl and 400µl of Oragene•DNA/saliva samples using the Maxwell® 16 Instrument (Cat.# AS2000) with the Maxwell® 16 Tissue DNA Purification Kit (Cat.# AS1030) and Maxwell® 16 Blood DNA Purification Kit (Cat.# AS1010). For both kits, purified DNA was eluted in the recommended volume of 300µl, following the 35-minute procedure(2) . For comparison, DNA was also extracted from 200µl and 400µl of Oragene-DNA/saliva samples using the manual Oragene•DNA protocol(3) .
Oragene•DNA/saliva samples extracted using the Maxwell® 16 Tissue DNA Purification Kit (Cat.# AS1030) yielded an average of 3.4µg and 5.6µg DNA from 200µl and 400µl samples, respectively, as determined by absorbance measurements (Figure 1). Yields were not significantly different from samples isolated using the Maxwell® 16 Blood DNA Purification Kit (Cat.# AS1010) or the manual Oragene•DNA protocol. Between the two Maxwell® 16 kits, the highest average DNA concentration was achieved using a 400µl sample with the Maxwell® 16 Tissue DNA Purification Kit: 26ng/µl with an A260/A280 purity ratio >1.7.
Oragene•DNA/saliva samples (200µl or 400µl) were processed using the Maxwell® 16 Tissue DNA Purification Kit (Cat.# AS1030), Maxwell® 16 Blood DNA Purification Kit (Cat.# AS1010) or manual Oragene•DNA method. DNA yield and purity were determined by absorbance measurements at 260nm and 280nm using the NanoDrop ND-1000 Spectrophotometer (Thermo Scientific).
DNA extracted by each method was analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis. Each extraction method yielded DNA of comparable high molecular weight (~23kb; Figure 2). The DNA performance was evaluated in multiplex real-time PCR using the Plexor® HY System (Figure 3). Samples reproducibly amplified and did not show any inhibition of the Plexor® HY internal PCR control (data not shown).
Purified genomic DNA was analyzed on a 0.7% agarose gel with ethidium bromide staining. Five microliters of eluate was loaded in each well. Lane M, Lambda DNA/HindIII Marker (Cat.# G1711); lane 1, saliva DNA purified using the Maxwell® 16 Tissue DNA Purification Kit (Cat.# AS1030); lane 2, saliva DNA purified using the Maxwell® 16 Blood DNA Purification Kit (Cat.# AS1010); lane 3, saliva DNA purified using the manual Oragene•DNA protocol.
DNA samples were analyzed for performance in real-time PCR using the Plexor® HY System (Cat.# DC1000) on the Applied Biosystems 7500 FAST instrument. Two microliters of eluate was analyzed per 20µl amplification reaction. Shown are four samples (green, yellow, red and blue traces) analyzed in replicate and compared to the Plexor® HY Male Genomic DNA Standard (black traces).
The Maxwell® 16 System can purify up to 16 Oragene•DNA/saliva samples in as little as 35 minutes. The DNA is of high purity and high molecular weight, and performs well in downstream applications, such as real-time PCR. For highest yield and concentration, we found the Maxwell® 16 Tissue DNA Purification Kit was best when used with 400µl of saliva sample.
Scientific Style and Format, 7th edition, 2006
Wieczorek, D., Stayer, C. and Schagat, T. Automated DNA Purification from Oragene•DNA/Saliva Samples Using the Maxwell® 16 System. [Internet] 2008. [cited: year, month, date]. Available from: http://www.promega.sg/resources/articles/pubhub/enotes/automated-dna-purification-from-oragene-dna-saliva-samples-using-the-maxwell-16-system/
American Medical Association, Manual of Style, 10th edition, 2007
Wieczorek, D., Stayer, C. and Schagat, T. Automated DNA Purification from Oragene•DNA/Saliva Samples Using the Maxwell® 16 System. Promega Corporation Web site. http://www.promega.sg/resources/articles/pubhub/enotes/automated-dna-purification-from-oragene-dna-saliva-samples-using-the-maxwell-16-system/ Updated 2008. Accessed Month Day, Year.
Products may be covered by pending or issued patents or may have certain limitations on use.
Maxwell and Plexor are registered trademarks of Promega Corporation.


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I reached my limit on social media last week. After reading several good articles that confirmed what my gut had been telling me, I did it. I deleted my personal Facebook page.
Why? A few things...
One, the pull on me to continually "check" on Facebook to make sure I wasn't missing something or someone became almost physically draining.
Two, I felt myself becoming de-sensitized to certain events like catastrophes, social issues, and even death. When I caught myself saying that someone died on Facebook, it really bothered me. No one died on Facebook. They died in real life with real family and friends left behind. And please, please don't think that I'm saying it's wrong to post on Facebook about a death, grieving someone's death, or remembering them because I am definitely not saying that.
All I am saying is that the flood of information can de-sensitize a person when you see a picture of a cute puppy... a picture of a good meal... a death... followed by a status update about what your second grade friend ate for breakfast.
And then again, maybe it's just me who feels that way.
Three, if I want to be honest, I spent way too much time staring at my stupid phone when I could have been talking to a real person face-to-face. I have stunted conversations with people because the things they were sharing with me, I had already seen Facebook and it wasn't news to me by the time they told me.
Four, Facebook enabled me to be lazy. It was easier to wish someone happy birthday on their wall or simply like a big accomplishment instead of picking up the phone or sending a personal card. It was also easy to have shallow relationships that never really went beyond a thumbs up icon. A little screen on my phone was becoming "reality" and relationships are really so much more that a like.
And five, there are always those people who you know in real life who you know are not perfect {neither am I!}, some who have even wronged you, who pretend. It's narcissism at its finest. Something along the lines of if I portray myself a certain way and people "like" me and my "status" then I truly must be that way and not the reality of someone who hurts other people, doesn't pay their child support by choice, etc... Those kinds of posts were slowly making me crazy and angry and that's never good.
So with a few clicks, I put all that behind me. I didn't know how I would really feel but it felt good; like a weight being lifted. And that is alarming to realize that being "social" was weighing me down.
Now, I may be a hypocrite for keeping my blog Facebook page but for now I'm going to keep it because I don't feel the pull like I did with my personal page. I like Instagram too, mainly because I can connect with all my quilting friends, so I'll keep it as well. And of course I'll keep blogging because none of these avenues seem to pull on me like my personal Facebook page did.


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Making handcrafted soap from scratch has always been of interest to me - but admittedly it seems a bit intimidating. Here is a great article from Mother Earth News on making cold-process lye soap. The article explains in simple terms the science behind the process and gives an overview of the steps. They list the pros and cons of making cold-process lye soap as follows:
Cold-Process Lye Soaps
-More control over your ingredients to create unique recipes
-Soap is made from scratch
-Lye must be stored and handled safely
-Numerous materials and tools are required
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