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Why is the FBI calling me?
What in the world would the FBI want with me? First of all, at 4:56 pm today they called me at my mother's home while I was there, so I was able to speak with them. Then, I was told that the four men indicated in the story below, that broke in the metro Atlanta news today, had listed me as a target for assassination.
Let me be clear: I am not afraid of these men listed below. I do, however, have concerns about the activities of the FBI that had on its payroll a so-called radio "shock jock" who announced to his listenership in 2006 that I should be lynched on my way to vote. Only in 2009 did I find out that he was on the FBI payroll at the time of his incendiary remarks because that was his defense in another case where Mr. Turner made similarly incendiary remarks, but against White elected officials so he was prosecuted! The Connecticut State Capitol Police initiated the prosecution:
"Mr. Turner's comments are above and beyond the threshold of free speech", Capitol Police Chief Michael J. Fallon said in an e-mail announcing the warrant. "He is inciting others through his website to commit acts of violence and has created fear and alarm. He should be held accountable for his conduct". (1)
Sadly, the U.S. Capitol Hill Police, lumbering under the weight of several lawsuits filed by its own Black police officers, could never think of protecting me even after a direct threat had been made against me. My untold story is that I struggled in the Congress with mean-spirited threats all of the time. Nasty name calling, racial slurs, even stalking and bomb threats. I tried to deal with it as best I could and with grace.
So now, the government agency that was paying the shock jock to threaten me rings to inform me that I now qualify for victim witness services.
I don't know what political reaction they expect from me. I do have an idea, but they surely won't get it. Recently, I have been reaching out to conservative White individuals and organizations for dialogue and I will continue to do so. The people I've been reaching out to are hearing my message and it is getting through: if you and I fail to talk about our problems, we will never resolve them and the same old culprits who have skillfully divided us on the false basis of race will continue to steal opportunity from both of us. Let's at least talk to each other and keep our eyes together on the ones stealing the people blind.
I will continue my political activities with the Bertrand Russell Tribunal on Palestine that just this past weekend announced its findings that from witness testimony from Israel and Palestine, it is clear that Israel practices its own unique form of apartheid.
I will continue to oppose the senseless, inane, immoral, illegal wars of the Obama Administration.
I will continue to pursue war crimes prosecutions against war criminals and that includes former Presidents and Prime Ministers.
I will continue to seek understanding with my fellow Americans so that we can oppose the madness that is now running our country that, unfortunately, is running roughshod over the environment and our world.
Wayne Madsen (waynemadsenreport.com) will carry a complete story on this intriguing phone call tomorrow–please check it out. In addition, please post this message everywhere so that the appropriate people will know that I will not be deterred from opening a necessary line of communication with other members of the 99% and I will not stop my activities for truth, justice, peace, and dignity.
Finally, for those of you who are new to my e-list messages, I'd love to have your permission to add you to my e-list and we can communicate all of the time. Let me hear from you that you'd like to be on my list and I'll add you.
(1) http://whitereference.blogspot.com/2009/06/white-nationalist-radio-host-hal-turner.html
Metro Atlanta / State News7:01 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Attorney general, former congresswoman, federal judges were alleged targets of Georgia terrorists
By Katie Leslie and Craig Schneider
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The assassination of U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and former U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney was part of the terrorist plot hatched by four North Georgia men, federal prosecutors said Wednesday in a bond hearing for the accused.
Richard MillerFrom left, Frederick Thomas, his attorney Jeffrey Ertl, attorney Michael Trost, Dan Roberts, Samuel Crump and an unidentified attorney attend a bond hearing for four North Georgia men accused of planning terrorist acts at the U.S. District Court in Gainesville.
The four men accused of planning to bomb federal buildings, disperse the toxin ricin in major U.S. cities, and assassinate federal judges and prosecutors pleaded not guilty at the hearing in U.S. District Court in Gainesville.
The alleged leader, Frederick W. Thomas, 73, of Cleveland, and Dan Roberts, 67, of Toccoa, are charged with conspiring to buy explosives and possessing an unregistered silencer. Toccoa men Samuel J. Crump, 68, and Ray H. Adams, 55, face charges of conspiring to make and disperse ricin, according to the federal indictment.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert McBurney said law enforcement officers seized 52 weapons and 30,000 rounds of ammunition from Thomas' home. The weapons included assault rifles, shotguns, pistols with extended magazines and revolvers, and "sniper round" bullets and "sub-sonic" ammunition designed to be used with silencers, he said. McBurney did not say where the guns and ammunition were kept in the home.
But defense attorney Jeff Ertel countered that Thomas is an avid gun collector and hunter. He said all of the weapons were legally owned, a point McBurney conceded. Ertel said his client has 30 years of Naval service, is loyal to his country, and is not a threat.
"It's not an arsenal put together to assassinate people. It's a gun collection he had," said Ertel, who called Thomas' son, Paul Thomas, to testify about their father and son hunting trips.
McBurney noted that Thomas' arsenal included weapons used in military activities, not designed for hunting.
"You don't hunt with a bomb," McBurney said. "You don't put a silencer on a gun to shoot a deer."
After hearing nearly two hours of testimony regarding whether Thomas should be granted bond, U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Cole adjourned the proceeding without making a decision or hearing about the other defendants.
Testimony for the remaining defendants will be heard Tuesday. The hearing will decide whether the men will remain in jail until they are tried. Testimony for Crump and Adams will focus more on the accusation that the group planned to manufacture ricin as a weapon of mass destruction. The men hoped to spur a revolution that would restore, in their eyes, a more Constitutional government, according to federal affidavits.
Ertel called Thomas' wife, Charlotte, to testify about his frail health, which includes emphysema, diabetes, degenerative spine disease and shoulder problems, she said.
Charlotte Thomas said her husband is unable to hang a picture on a wall. At times during the proceeding, Thomas appeared to have labored breathing and puffed on an inhaler. His wife also delivered his hearing aids to him.
Charlotte Thomas said she's never heard her husband talk about hurting anyone.
He loves his country," she said. "He's the most patriotic man I've ever met."
Ertel also raised questions about the confidential informant who recorded the group's conservations for the FBI. He said the informant was charged with child molestation in South Carolina shortly before he began recording the group's meetings.
McBurney told Judge Cole that the men's age should not be considered in the decision to grant bond. He also said this is not a case of men just talking fantasy, but rather they had taken actions to realize their plan of destruction. Those steps included casing federal buildings in Atlanta, stock-piling weapons and purchasing the illegal silencer and what the men thought were explosives from an undercover federal agent.
It was the final step that resulted in Thomas' arrest, he said.
"Age is not a barrier to the crimes these defendants are charged with," McBurney said. "He can pull a trigger as well as you and I can."
Occupy Wall Street…… What's Next?
Scott Star
We Are Change
Occupy Wall Street has produced so many positive things. It has joined people together, to moved them out onto the street, voicing their opinions. It has gone worldwide, with a focus on greed, which we can all feel and see, and have many ways to expressing its cause and effect.
I will keep my thoughts simple. People have realized that moral values must change. The road we are on is not sustainable. This machine must be stopped. I will use the word machine to describe the many faceted structures which we find our world in control, as Mario Savio said so eloquently. Terms and words like, the ninety-nine percent, the one percent, end the fed, fiat currency, corporate greed, banks, and democracy, are just a few that has come to the forefront to describe this controlling machine.
We need to question everything, to open our minds, and change. Why do we live in a world of competition, instead of cooperation? America is democratic, but have we forgotten that we are a republic? Is democracy a mob rule? Many questions have brought us to challenge this current level of greed. Are we getting to the edge of a cliff? Is it time to stop, and look back? Is it time for a paradigm shift? Or is it time to do both? To look back at something that can bring about a paradigm shift for society.
So what's next? What should we go back to for a paradigm shift? Is there a Pandora's Box for the 21st century that will put back all the bad that was released? To put back all that Occupy Wall Street is rebelling against, all the problems with banks, money, corporations, and governments. Stop all corruption that seems to be leading us to a New World Order, and elevate our moral values. Did we forget what we need to do? I think so. We need to go back to the time where everything changed. Have we forgotten about 9/11? Just because the tenth anniversary came and went, do we put it to the side. This is the Pandora's box of the 21st century. Exposing 9/11 will expose all the faceted structures keeping us captive, because that machine is responsible and must be held accountable. The next step for Occupy Wall Street should be a full focus on 9/11. It will expose this controlling machine we all wish to stop.
So what stops many from doing this? It's the negative driving force that controls the majority; fear. The majority does not see the magic that was performed on 9/11, as the controlling machine is making sure they do not see or learn about the trick. The trick is yet to be discovered because the majority cannot come to grips with the concept that they were diverted from the truth. The lie is so much easier to handle. The truth takes time to find and understand. You have to make a guided effort. We all need to put forth the proposition that 9/11 exposure and accountability have always been the step to stop the madness in the world.
Sometimes simple words carry more weight, as John Paul has shown. There are so many things to be sorry about, and to ask for FORGIVENESS.
We got to a fork in the road. Most took the road of yielding to the conspiracy theory of our government. A few took the opposite road, and questioned.
Forgive us all for not being able to return to the fork in the road, and determine which road is right.
Paul Craig Roberts on the 9/11 10th Anniversary
This week GRTV talks to Dr. Paul Craig Roberts, former Assistant Secretary Treasury, former editor of the Wall Street Journal, author and researcher, about the significance of 9/11 on the brink of the tenth anniversary of those events. We discuss the many points at which the official explanation of 9/11 do not mesh with the available evidence, the many experts who have raised their voices in dissent (and been silenced), and what our response to 9/11 teaches us about where we are heading as a society.


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Results: During the study interval (12 months in Memphis, 18 months in Seattle, and Galveston) 626 shootings occurred in or around a residence. This total included 54 unintentional shootings, 118 attempted or completed suicides, and 438 assaults/homicides. Thirteen shootings were legally justifiable or an act of self-defense, including three that involved law enforcement officers acting in the line of duty. For every time a gun in the home was used in a self-defense or legally justifiable shooting, there were four unintentional shootings, seven criminal assaults or homicides, and 11 attempted or completed suicides.
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In short: A great and cheery day out. In full: I was completely out of my depth on this race as I'm normally a trail runner so this was my first outing on road. After picking incredibly scenic races all year I had expected this to be rather boring and a bit clubby to say the least but wanted to do it as something new and to set a PB. How wrong was I! The organisation was stellar and not a thing went wrong. The race director has massive and genuine love for what he is doing and that showed in his opening speech and transferred into the field of runners. There were all types of people out which was great to see everyone having a go and seeing so many smiles on the course. The showboating was a funny little aspect and I think I got my best ever running photo so can't complain! In short it was a really fun day run with a lot of fun people and RUN by a lot of fun people. I'm definitely not a road runner and never will be but can see myself back here next year as it's just a fun day out!Date of review: June 6, 2013
In short: A great day out accessible to all.In full: I've not done a CTS in a couple of years but wanted to do one again as Endurancelife have a habit of picking breathtaking scenery for their locations. This was no let down in the slightest. (Un?)fortunately they also have a reputation of finding incredibly hard terrain and this race didn't disappoint on that front either! That beast at the beginning was arduous the first time and horrible the second on the Ultra! Luckily a good day out for me and paced it well as I don't think I could have handled that horrible weather on the hill if I'd not had a good race up to that point. One small annoyance was that whilst tracking the run it seemed to be a couple of km shorter than expected which meant I lost a couple of places but I guess I should just go on feel in future and all in all it was a great day out! Date of review: May 11, 2013
In short: Friendly atmosphere and nice day out!In full: I found this race to be a really nice day out. Very casual start and really welcoming for those ethat wanted to start early for a longer time while still having the group start for those of us that wanted the race feel on the day. Finally had a nice day out which made it all the better and great luck that it was pretty solid underfoot. In saying this, however, on that one bit of bog the organisers said to be wary of? Lost my shoe. Great to see the sense of humour from the runner next to me laughing! The hill at mile 10 was nice and steady and so rewarding at the top with a lovely view over the downs. Very friendly atmosphere with everyone nattering away and one even offering me a lift to the train station (thanks again!). The availability of showers and the cooked breakfast just made it that much better. Date of review: May 11, 2013
In short: Mettle toward the medal.In full: So many things combined to make this a very individual race. I knew it was going to be relatively hard but I had no idea it was going to be this hard.Never ending hills, gale force winds, pissing rain, knee high mud and waist high puddles if you were unlucky to fall the wrong way combined together to numb your face, legs and all in between.Varying terrain took your mind off the pain and I must say i felt exultant just to finish this bugger.Marshals were brilliant. I've never tried a mars bar from a brown puddle until yesterday but by god did it taste good a few miles from the end.I really enjoyed this race far more than I had expected. A must do for anyone who wants to consider themselves a real runner!Date of review: February 11, 2013
In short: Good race but quite expensiveIn full: Was a really enjoyable race this one. Signed up on the day though and they had changed the price- only a couple of quid more but I brought exact change and nearly wasn't allowed to run! Also, the photographers are asking £12 for a digital download?!?The run itself though was really good and it was great to jump in the pool afterwards!Date of review: August 20, 2012
In short: So much fun!In full: A great day out. Of particular note was the support crew and marshals being so friendly and a real sense it is a social group afterwards. Only wish I could have made it to the after party. Great race, really fun.Date of review: June 21, 2012
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Choctaw Sports Round-Up
Moving from Division III to Division II
It's Time to be II
Mississippi College athletic teams have applied to make the move to NCAA Division II play and rejoin the Gulf South Conference (GSC). MC is awaiting the NCAA's response to the proposal, with a decision from the NCAA expected sometime in late summer.
Moving from Division III to Division II would allow MC to grant athletic scholarships to its student athletes, give the university higher visibility both inside and outside Mis- sissippi, and renew rivalries with other Division II schools, including Delta State University. The move would also reduce travel time for MC students who participate in the university's 15 NCAA sports, and who are often required to travel long distances to play Division III competitors.
MC left Division II in 1996 following 23 seasons as a respected Division II competitor. Following a 2012 visit to the MC campus, Gulf South Conference leaders invited MC to rejoin the GSC if the NCAA approves. The GSC includes pub- lic and private universities. Other teams in the GSC include
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Constituent groups at Mississippi College, including stu- dents, faculty, coaches, staff, and alumni have expressed solid support for the move. As alumnus Fred McAfee, a New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame member and former Choctaws football star, noted, switching back to Division II would provide greater media visibility to his alma mater. On cable TV, CSS airs Gulf South Conference football games of the week throughout the South.
Choctaws Kick their Way to the Top 25
An outstanding season for the MC men's soccer team led to a conference championship and national media attention. For the first time in MC history, the Choctaws captured the American Southwest Conference (ASC) Championship and finished the 2012 season ranked in the NSCAA Division III Top 25. The Choctaws were ranked #22 in the NSCAA poll and finished at 23 in the D3Soccer.com poll. The team closed the season with a 13-5-3 record.
The season highlight came when MC soccer fans rushed onto Longabaugh Field to celebrate with the team moments after the thrilling 5-4 triumph over Texas-Dallas to win the ASC title. Kevin Johns was named ASC Coach of the Year and seven Choctaws were selected to the all-conference team, with Julio Cesar Espinal, Robert Jackson, Daniel Lang, and Brian Vasquez earning first-team honors.
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What did Malia and Sasha Obama do on their summer vacation? They went to the library. In Ireland.
The little-seen, little-discussed Obama girls, now 14 and 11 respectively, are along for the ride with first lady Michelle Obama while the president is in Northern Ireland today and Tuesday meeting with other leaders of the G-8 industrial nations.
Soon after arriving in Belfast today, Michelle Obama introduced her husband before his speech to hundreds of students at the waterfront. Then she and her daughters left for Dublin, where they paid a visit to the Old Library at Trinity College for a presentation on the Obama family genealogy and the girls' connection to Ireland.
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Most cat owners did not go to medical school, so when their veterinarian diagnoses their feline friend with a luxating patella, their look will probably be one of confusion. Most people have heard of the patella, and know it's the medical term for a kneecap. "Luxating" simply means "out of place" or "dislocated," reports VCA Animal Hospitals. This means the animal's kneecap may frequently pop out of its socket.
Luxating patella in cats is a treatable condition, once diagnosed. The clinical signs of a luxating patella are typically pretty easy to spot. The cat will likely favor the knee in which the problem is occurring, and may limp or avoid using that leg. Pet owners should note if their animal seems less active than usual, particularly if the animal is showing difficulty jumping, as this activity requires both knees and kneecaps to be working correctly.
Luxating patellas aren't necessarily permanent. Like any other joint, it's possible to pop the dislocated kneecap back into place. Many cats learn to do this on their own naturally, usually by kicking their leg out to the side. This can snap the patella back into place and allow the cat to walk normally. However, the condition is likely to recur over time. Thus, pet owners should not treat this as a permanent solution and make an appointment with the vet to get the knee looked at.
On its own, a cat is likely to be able to tolerate a luxating patella for many years. However, owners should intervene if possible because the condition can ultimately lead to arthritis in cats, which cannot be reversed once it begins. A problematic patella also increases the likelihood of the cat tearing the ligaments in its knee, which can be very painful.
The only way to permanently correct this problem with cats' kneecaps is through surgery. The procedure is simple and most cats will be feeling better in no time at all. Cats that undergo corrective surgery before arthritis begins to develop generally have a good prognosis and should be able to walk normally. On the other hand, felines that have developed arthritis due to a luxating patella will need to undergo additional treatment and will likely need to manage the pain through specialized cat medications.


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CEO of FD firm pleads guilty in sting
DES MOINES – The chief executive officer of a Fort Dodge construction company has pleaded guilty to prostitution charges stemming from an incident last October.
William L. Woodruff, of Ames, pleaded guilty to prostitution on Monday in Polk County District Court.
He was given a deferred judgment, which means the incident will not appear on his criminal record.
Online court records indicated Woodruff also received a $625 civil penalty and one year of probation. He was also ordered to complete 35 hours of community service.
Woodruff, the CEO of Woodruff Construction, was charged with prostitution in October. The criminal complaint against him said Woodruff paid for a sex act on Oct 17.
His arrest was part of a sting operation in Polk County that eventually led to 53 arrests, including Woodruff.
The purpose of the investigation was to both stop criminal activity and to see if there was any human trafficking, according to Polk County Attorney John Sarcone.
The operation was a multi-agency effort that included the Polk County sheriff's office and Mid Iowa Narcotics Investigation.
Woodruff Construction company was founded in 1956 in Fort Dodge as Woodruff-Evans Construction. The company has offices in Fort Dodge, Ames and Iowa City.


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Nokia, the world's largest maker of mobile phones, said on Thursday that it would cease development of cell phones for the Japanese market, the second largest market in the world, due to current economic situation. The exception will be made for Vertu-branded luxury phones.
"In the current global economic climate, we have concluded that the continuation of our investment in Japan-specific localized products is no longer sustainable," Nokia executive vice president Timo Ihamuotila said in a statement.
Japanese cell phones are substantially different compared to mobile handsets used in other parts of the world. Even though Nokia owns about 40% of the global cell phone market, the company decided not to compete for Japan, where it commanded roughly 1% of shipments.
"There is definitely a market in Japan for Vertu. Nokia has done the right thing in pulling its other models from the Japanese market, given its weak share," said Carolina Milanesi, an analyst with Gartner Research, reports Forbes.
The Yomiuri newspaper reported last week that Nokia planned to launch its own mobile phone service in Japan in February initially for Vertu handsets. Kyodo News said Nokia was considering starting a mobile phone service as a virtual network operator, using communication lines owned by NTT Docomo, reports AFP.
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Rails deter snowmobilers
To the editor:
I don't have strong feelings either way concerning the removal of the tracks, but I can relate a personal experience that does not seem to have been a part of the discussion thus far.
The long-term economics of rail vs. trail (I believe that the side-by-side "and" proposition is completely unworkable – it's one or the other) can be discussed forever, and all of that discussion is pure speculation colored by the biases of the individual presenting the argument.
I would, however, like to remind everyone that there is a current cost/benefit that is being experienced every winter.
When I first moved here, a group of friends would get together regularly and travel to Tupper Lake and then to points beyond. This included a stop at the Lumberjack for breakfast, gas across the street and then dinner and more gas back in Tupper Lake before returning to Saranac Lake. Five to seven people, two meals, two fill-ups – anywhere from $110 to $130 per person anywhere from eight to 10 times each winter, somewhere in the neighborhood of $5,000 to $7,000 injected into the Tupper Lake economy each winter from our small group alone.
Then one day in 2003, I caught a ski at a pinch point where a siding connects to the main track. This incident has had three consequences: $1,800 in damages to my snowmobile, no more trips on the rails (we go north instead) and advising everyone we encounter to likewise stay off the tracks.
In our case, removing the tracks would not simply extend the snowmobile season; it would mean the difference between adding Tupper Lake to our list of possible destinations or leaving it off the list.
And I know that our admonitions about the rails have been effective because many of the people we talk to are subsequently encountered in Mountain View or over at Deer Valley Trails.
I am perfectly content to keep riding north – the scenery is great, the trails are interesting, and the food is good. But the folks concerned about the winter economy of Tupper Lake might care which way I go.
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Ocqueoc Falls project earns da Vinci award
OCQUEOC TOWNSHIP – The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Michigan Chapter recognized a project to make Ocqueoc Falls more accessible.
Developments that make Ocqueoc Falls universally accessible received the organization's 2013 da Vinci Award for Environmental Adaptation. Through the use of strategically placed stones and a ramp, the waterfall is accessible by multiple paths with various levels of difficulty. The falls are believed to be the only universally accessible publicly owned waterfalls in the country.
Ocqueoc Falls beat out two other finalists in the category, and was one of five products or places to receive the award, Patti Radzik, director of marketing and leadership events for NMSS Michigan Chapter, said. Each award winner is chosen by a committee that evaluates which entrant best fits the concept of universal design.
"We're honoring the people, places and designs, like Ocqueoc Falls, that make the world accessible for all people," she said.
In the award's 14-year history, none have ever gone to state parks or land, Radzik said. The committee was "excited" to see a nomination come in from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
"We open this up to worldwide nominations," she said. "We never know from year to year what we're going to see."
Brenda Curtis designed the improvements at Ocqueoc Falls, DNR State Trail Coordinator Jim Radabaugh said. It was her capstone project of sorts; she's since retired from the department. She also was instrumental in submitting the design for the da Vinci Awards. Winning is a "huge" honor.
"This was in competition with other projects, or in some cases, elements that help people improve their quality of life," he said.
The design at Ocqueoc Falls also could be a taste of things to come for future DNR developments, Radabaugh said. Winning the award serves as affirmation that designing for accessibility is important, even in the outdoors, and Ocqueoc Falls is the perfect example of this.
"We're kind of holding it up there as our ideal, this is where we'd like to be," he said.
Along with raising awareness about multiple sclerosis, the award also serves to raise money for the organization, Radzik said. They help to bring innovations for people with disabilities to the forefront, and it's always difficult choosing a winner for each category.
"We're just honored that people submit the nominations," she said.
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Hi guys. I just used this tool: New tool helps make installing the Windows Phone 7.8 update slightly easier | Windows Phone Central to update to 7.8 my Trophy. As it happens I chose GB English instead of USA English that was preinstalled. So now my phone crashes at certain settings/apps, if I choose other language in settings (let's say German) it works flawlessly. I already tried running that tool again and it wouldn't let me reinstall 7.8. Now before trying anything else I'd like to ask you for your opinion on how to solve this problem, I can live with German for a few days but I'm not very good at it and it started to annoy me :)
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I'm having the same issue on my Titan. Now I can't install anyother languages. I always get install failed. Did you come up with a fix?
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I didn't use the Seven Eighter tool, but have you guys tried installing 7.8 with the cab method?
So I tried restoring my phone to a state before using Seven Eighter. Unfortunately ZUNE only preserves the latest backup (if that's not so please correct me). I was originally at 7720 so my restore point is already "flawed" (I think it's Tango). I tried installing the US English or US and UK English and it fails both times. The only thing I can do is to continue installing it with UK English and keep my phone half working.
Now my next step will be to try and install 7.8 using cab method and I'll see if I'll still see the error. What makes me wonder is StellBullet's comment, isn't there only one Italian available? If that's so it's not connected to the language choice but the problem is somewhere else. I'm thinking of hard reseting the phone and seeing what happens, it's just that I wanted to avoid loosing my data.
I'll admit, I'm currently hesitating and will probably wait till MWC to see what the future will bring us, if there's going to be a phone coming (that I'll like) I will just keep the data and/or try nondestructive methods, otherwise I have nothing to lose and will go "all in". If anyone will find a solution please let us know.
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I used the Seven Eighter method today on my Arrive and now it is soooo messed up. Be ye warned. I now cannot access 70% of items in the settings menu, phone, messaging, email. I did a hard reset on it, no dice, same problems; I can actually access less now as before some things like wifi were at least still on from the last version. Trying to use Zune for a fix but i'm wary, the hard reset probably should have waited until I tried Zune first. Oh well, it is a 'do at your own risk venture'.
UPDATE: I was just now able to restore my phone using Zune to what I had earlier today. I am, however, still having the same issues with not being able to access most things in settings, phone, messaging, etc. Hopefully this is just this handset. I had gotten it recently and the headphone jack wasn't working properly and I just blew it off but maybe the whole unit was faulty.
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Ok I fixed the issue
Using this thread: [CAB] Official WP7 Updates List up to WP 7.8 + ALL LANGUAGES complete + OEM updates - xda-developers
Downloaded the WP7 Update Cab Sender
First I download the 2 cab files for 8112 followed by the appropriate language packs cabs for 8112 DOWNLOAD THESE FIRST AND PUT THEM IN A SEPARATE FOLDER
Next I downloaded the 2 cab files for 8773 followed by the appropriate language packs for 8773 PUT THESE IN A SEPARATE FOLDER FROM 8773
Next I copied the cab files from the 8112 into the Update Cab Sender folder, ran the program and sent the cabs to my phone
Once 8112 was reinstalled, I removed the 8112 files from the cab sender folder and replaced them with 8773's cabs, ran the program and sent the cabs to my phone.
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1. Were you on 8858 when you tried the cab sender method? Am on 8858 after using the 'Seven Eighter'. but selected incorrect/incomplete language packs
2. You say download '2' files of 8112, but there are 4 in the link you provided, so which one to take? Same for 8773, which two to take. Also, for the language pack files there are 2 per language, do we take both of them?
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Here is what I found was the issue and resolution:
Issue: When using Seven Eighter to directly update the cabs, I started of impatiently and just selected English(US) for the language pack and went ahead with the update. Update was successful but lots of apps/tiles stopped to work. My Zune backup was screwed so nothing to revert back to. In short - phone was toast! I even tried sending the language packs for English(UK) and other installed languages on my phone separately, but all kept failing.
Resolution: Got a hint from a mention by HeathCliff74 on XDA dev forums. The gist is, just like the updater updates the phone's OS files, it needs to sync-update the language files too, else they mismatch and when the new OS tries to load new language files, it fails, causing the apps to misbehave. So, to fix it, I had to update ALL the versions of the the English(UK) - the default language - on my phone. I started right away from NODO update for English(UK), the update resulted in message that it is already installed. Then I moved to Mango version of English(UK) and that installed fine! So that was the missing link for me. Then Adding 8112 and 8558 updates for Tango and beyond for English(UK), they all installed fine. Please NOTE that I had to be patient, installing these updates one at a time. And the patience paid off, my phone is back up and running!!
PLEASE NOTE: I can *confirm* that one needs the language pack files of *just* their default language, *unless* they plan to change the Display language/keyboard settings on their phone to some other language. So, as in my case, I just need English(UK) and just updated those files and everything works fine for me now.
XDA links for cabs:[CAB] Official WP7 Updates List up to WP 7.8 + ALL LANGUAGES complete + OEM updates - xda-developers
Hope that helps.
I'm glad you solved your problem :)
I tried it today, I installed all 7 language CABs (UK English) and nothing changed, I then tried installing US CABs and it doesn't allow me. Obviously UK is the way to go. I also installed both HTC updates (I use Trophy) so at least I got internet sharing :) I also tried changing language to German and back to English, no improvement. The only real problem I have is nor being able to use SMSes, most other stuff works well.
It was at 7720, I never got a later version. It was bought at local Vodafone partner so I guess it was, even though there was some funny thing about it: some people bought Trophy at the same provider and got all the updates, I on the other hand did not and was treated as Vodafone user (IIRC Vodafone blocked Tango due to WiFi problems) so I guess our provider got different phones, ones branded and some normal. Anyway yeah..I had it at 7720, probably Vodafone branded.
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My pc dies t even recognize that my windows phone is plugged in. No response from Zune and Cab method cant even start as it doesn't recognize the device.
Wow, thanks barach :) I don't have Dutch but German, I'll try installing your CABs tomorrow, I don't think I'll have time today. Even if it won't work I much appreciate the help :) I guess I found my new favorite forum :)
So I tried installing those CABs, no luck as it seems. I first tried installing CABs in "packs", it said no applicable cabs. I tried installing them one by one but due to being low on time I only tried installing system updates and English. As it turns out all the system updates are already installed (no applicable cabs error) and same goes for English cabs (error 80180015 which started showing only when I tried to reinstall UK English, so I guess it's basically "dude, this CAB is already installed" kind of error). When I tried installing US English CABs it gives me the same error as when trying to install system CABs. Now the funny part is that when I try to install German CABs it gives me no applicable cabs error, even though I'd expect it to give me the same error as with UK English CABs. I can't wrap my mind around the problem, I seem to have installed all the system updates and all the German language CABs (I don't have time to try other languages), why do I have the problem with English? I didn't install US English and I can't install it so I guess my phone is UK English (that would be logical seeing I have a phone bought in Europe). Unfortunately I will be away from PC for the next week and won't be able to experiment. I'll just change back to German and try to improve another foreign language :) I'm only really angry at myself for not making a backup of my phone before using seven eighter tool.
Thank you for your help Bearach, I really appreciate it, I'll try to install other language CABs when I get back to my PC in a week.
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Well I'm back online...I tried putting all CABs in one folder and sending them, no success. I remembered I have almost 2 year old backup lying around and decided to restore my phone to 7392. All looks great, English works and I decided to use Zune to at least upgrade to 7.5 or something. surprise surprise "your phone is already up to date". REALLY MS? REALLY?! Never again am I buying a branded phone.
I'll try pushing cabs now, wish me luck :)
Damn...that's bad. I tried pushing cabs, I managed to push first cab but then started getting "two or more packages in the update contain the same file" error. I tried pushing the HTC cabs and now my phone stucks at HTC logo when booting. Guess I'll have to go gold card method way..
On a side note, it's fun using your old phone, that is dumb but still quicker than new Androids, hehe.
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Lavika Poseidon Kayak Paddle
Product Information:
For an all-purpose touring and recreational paddle, the Lavika ® Poseidon Paddle is just what you are looking for. The ovalized 2-piece shaft has an impact resistant copolymer paddle reinforced with 30% fiberglass for durability and ease of use. Adjust the paddle angle from 0 to 60 degrees to optimize your paddling efforts.
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- All-purpose touring and recreational paddle
- Ovalized shaft, sleeve, drip ring
- 0-60 degree angle adjustment
- Impact resistant copolymer paddle
- Reinforced with 30% fiberglass
- 2-piece aluminum anodized paddle
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- Manufacturer's 60-day warranty
- Model: PS1259, PS1260
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Country of Origin: ChinaWeb ID: 12974906
Customer Reviews:
Rated 4 out of 5 by 9 reviewers.
Rated 1 out of 5 by matt0311 Don't really have anything good to say I had to order this online, because no store in my area had paddles in stock, it showed up later than expected, and when it did, the shaft was slightly bent. The paddles themselves are fiberglass instead of polyurethan, and feel and sound like they will snap any day now. The grips on the shaft are a super thin, super aggressive rubber that severely blistered my hands in under 20 minutes. The shorter paddle that I ordered my wife was $10 cheaper, and is much nicer in every way. June 22, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tucker Good paddle for the price Pleased with the purchase. One thing I did not notice in the description was the adjustable positions. well made good delivery time. June 18, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by dwk77 Received within ten business days Can't wait to try them out this Memorial Day weekend! They look great and arrived in perfect condition. May 24, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by canchaser5 Good Paddle, long Canadian ship time. This will be my third and last Poseidon paddle. I am way rougher that most people on paddles. I have broken 2 over the course of 3 years, despite that it is a great, durable paddle for the price. It will probably be a great paddle for you. The length is great for my 12 footer. It floats, not all paddles do. Each blade has a little 90 degree cutout for grabbing on to docks and etc. It shipped from Canada and took 10 business days to get here. April 20, 2015
Rated 2 out of 5 by dmk62 Good padde for the money I purchased this paddle on-line after reviewing customer comments. The paddle is great for the price. The info regarding this paddle did not indicate that it shipped directly from the supplier. In this case, it was coming from Canada. There was a lengthy delay at the border, which resulted in about 1 1/2 weeks for shipment to arrive. October 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Shiloh lavika kayak paddle The paddle seems to be fine. We like the drip rings. It took quite awhile to be delivered and it was difficult to "track the package" compared to other companies we have ordered from. But, product is fine. August 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Grenade Nice paddle I'm very happy with this paddle, nice size for traveling, feels and works well. February 1, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by kirk very nice paddle the paddle is very well made I like that the button to separate the paddle works easy I bought a similar paddle from another store foe more money and I like this paddle better June 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by staple401 Great paddle! My son loves this paddle. We bought the yellow one so that he could see it in the water if he lost it. Great deal! December 27, 2012
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Antony and the Johnsons
Secretly Canadian
Swanlights, Antony Hegarty's fourth Secretly Canadian LP, is his most musically adventurous recording to date. That said, he doesn't lose sight of any of the focal points of his previous releases. Antony and the Johnsons still craft music that has one foot in the pop singer-songwriter domain ("The Spirit Was Gone") and the other in a wondrous kingdom devoted to the post-folk aesthetic ("Everything is New").
But there are forays into still more adventurous terrain here. His duet with Björk on "Fletta" could seem, at first blush, like an overt attempt to add some star power to proceedings. But it's hardly a marketing ploy. Placed on the back half of the album, it serves as a meeting place for two famously stylized vocalists: a high wire prospect to say the least. But Antony and Björk, while remaining distinct entities on the track (how could they not?), come together as a felicitous pairing, singing dovetailed phrases and stacked harmonies that are both effusive and elegant. Correspondingly, the piano-only arrangement channels a bit of the character of Vespertine's post-classical ambience.
Elsewhere, Hegarty and company explore other classical reference points too. "Ghost" is rife with minimal piano ostinatos and awash with string section underpinnings, all buoying a sumptuously soaring vocal. The chamber orchestra returns for "Salt Silver Oxygen," creating a pastoral ambience that accompanies Antony's elfin double-tracked vocals.
But Swanlights isn't all longhair charts for strings. On the single-worthy "Thank you for Your Love," Antony is backed up by a horn section, supply singing a modern day version of blue-eyed soul. If the song presents itself as a comfortable echo of Antony's previous work, it's a most welcome reminder of his uncanny ability to thoroughly inhabit a warmly embracing hook with affecting earnestness. That quality is most welcome in the often jaded terrain of today's indie pop.
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SYDNEY, Australia (AP) Australia's prime minister urged the international community Thursday to maintain pressure on China over human rights, though he conceded Beijing's record has improved.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd spoke just before departing for a four-day trip to Beijing to attend Friday's opening ceremony of the Olympics and meet with Chinese leaders.
"I believe the responsibility of the international community is still to speak with a strong and united voice on these questions while recognizing that over time some progress has been made in China," Rudd told Nine Network television.
"Remember, it was not all that long ago they were in the middle of the cultural revolution with people getting put up against a wall and basically knocked off," he said.
China's human rights record and its policies in Tibet and Sudan have been flash points for criticism in the run-up to the Olympics as activists use the games to highlight their causes.
Four foreign activists staged a dramatic protest Wednesday by scaling a pole close to the Olympic stadium and unfurling banners calling for independence for Tibet.
Rudd, who is expected to meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao and Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, said he would continue to encourage a peaceful dialogue between China and those calling for independence for Tibet.
"Let's not overstate it, you're not going to turn the events of centuries around in the matter of a few days, but what you can do is continue to apply the appropriate level of scrutiny," he said.
"I intend to do that, while building on what I think is a very important (relationship) with China, which is also Australia's largest trading partner."


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Girls Soccer Roundup: Lady Bills rout Hudson Falls, 11-0
JOHNSTOWN – Kendra McCoy finished with two goals and one assist, powering Johnstown to an 11-0 win over Hudson Falls in a Foothills Council girls soccer contest Friday at Johnstown High School.
The Lady Bills led 6-0 at the half on their way to the win.
Ellen Praught scored twice for Johnstown (7-7-1 overall, 6-7-1 Foothills), while Morganne Dick had a goal and two assists. Megan Anagnostopulos posted a goal and an assist for the Lady Bills, while Diana Horning, Sara Kosowicz, Jordyn Hale, Abby Bobbette and Tatum Sardella also scored. Kaitlyn Pica, Mallory Baldwin, Ciara Solby and Michaela Brandow each had an assist for the Lady Bills.
Briana Esposito made two saves to post the shutout win in goal for Johnstown.
Maddie DeRidder finished with 16 saves for Hudson Falls (0-14 Foothills).
Queensbury 10, Gloversville 0
QUEENSBURY – Brittany LaPlant scored seven times to push her season total to 66 goals as Queensbury rolled past Gloversville.
LaPlant's total set a new state record for goals in a single season. She also had an assist for the Spartans who improved to 16-0 overall and 14-0 in Foothills Council play.
Emily Chester had a goal and two assists for Queensbury, while Micaela O'Mara posted a goal and an assist.
Jill Davis also scored for the Spartans, while Claire Hubbs and Aleya Rodriguez each had two assists. Midge Loiselle added an assist for Queensbury, which outshot Gloversville 43-6.
Sarah O'Brien made six saves to post the shutout win in goal for Queensbury.
Gloversville slipped to 4-11 overall and 4-10 in Foothills Council play with the loss.
Scotia-Glenville 3, Broadalbin-Perth 0
SCOTIA – Gracie Mailey finished with two goals and an assist, leading Scotia-Glenville to a shutout win over Broadalbin-Perth in a Foothills Council contest.
Abby O'Connor had a goal and an assist for the Lady Tartans (11-3 Foothills), while Kelsey Martin added an assist.
Carina Moran made four saves to post the shutout win in goal for Scotia-Glenville.
Rachel Orapello made eight saves for Broadalbin-Perth (13-3 overall, 11-3 Foothills).
South Glens Falls 4, Glens Falls 0
GLENS FALLS – Gabrielle Kreppein scored twice for South Glens Falls in a shutout win over Glens Falls.
Bryndelyn McNeary and Lauren Vetter also scored for the Bulldogs. Shannon Curley, Emily Herren and Shannon Keenan each had an assist for South?Glens Falls.
Vanessa VanGuilder made four saves to earn the shutout win in goal for South Glens Falls (7-6-1 Foothills)
Demi Vanderhayden made 15 stops for Glens Falls (2-12 Foothills).
Canajoharie 11, Galway 0
CANAJOHARIE – Jenelle Dillenbeck finished with four goals and an assist, powering Canajoharie to a shutout win over Galway in a WAC North Division contest.
Morgan Koelbl scored twice for the Lady Cougars, while Bri Slater finished with a goal and three assists. Ariannah Logan and Jordyn Logan each posted a goal and an assist for Canajoharie, while Jordan Hammons and Brittany Pitonza also scored. Morgan Gray added an assist for the Lady Cougars.
Lauren Balfe and Andrea Dingman combined to make three saves to share the shutout win in goal for Canajoharie (13-3 overall, 10-1 WAC). Balfe also had an assist for the Lady Cougars. Lindsey Naughton made 13 saves for Galway.
Middleburgh 6, Sharon Springs 1
SHARON SPRINGS – Amanda Roney finished with two goals and two assists for Middleburgh in a win over Sharon Springs.
Carley Ryan posted two goals and an assist for the Knights, while Taylor Cater had a goal and two assists. Aleesha LeRuiz also scored for Middleburgh, while Lyndsey McCoy added an assist.
Savannah Olsen scored the lone goal for Sharon Springs on an assist from Samantha Jackson.
Kiera Morgan finished with five saves for Middleburgh (8-4 WAC), while Alexis VanArsdal posted eight stops for Sharon Springs (1-11 WAC).
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Catholic Central 5, Amsterdam 0
AMSTERDAM – Madison Purcell finished with two goals and two assists, leading Catholic Central to a shutout win over Amsterdam.
The Crusaders clinched the Big 10 title with the victory.
Alexis Riffelbach had two goals and an assist for Catholic Central (16-0 overall, 8-0 Big 10), while Kelsey Moss also scored.
Lauren Paravella made nine save to post the shutout win in goal for Catholic Central.
Cassandra Robataille made 26 saves for the Lady Rams (10-4 overall, 6-2 Big 10).
Northville 1, Mayfield 0
NORTHVILLE – Mary Ryan scored the game's only goal in the second overtime, lifting Northville to a win over Mayfield.
Taylor Fancher made two saves to post the shutout win in goal for Northville (7-9 overall), which outshot Mayfield 11-2 and finished with a 9-0 advantage in corner kicks.
Megan Frasier made 10 saves for Mayfield (2-14 overall).
West Canada Valley 3, Fort Plain 0
NEWPORT – Danielle VanName, Shania McEvoy and Taylor Zaino scored, leading West Canada Valley to a shutout win over Fort Plain.
Morgan Lynch added an assist for the Indians.
Kara Pepin made four saves to post the shutout win in goal for West Canada Valley.
Mackenzie Stevens made 20 saves for Fort Plain (0-15-1 overall).


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The saying "time is money" may ask us to think carefully about the quality of our experiences, but the association of "time" with "money" can also diminish your ability to feel pleasure.
Researchers from the University of Toronto showed that, if participants thought about their income as an hourly wage, they felt as if they were wasting time while surfing the internet or listening to a pleasant song. The reasoning behind it? When there is no money to be made, we feel impatient doing leisure activities knowing that there is a price on our time. And when the scientists paid the participants for their leisure activity (for example listening to music), they didn't feel as impatient about the experience, and thus enjoyed it more.
The authors conclude, "thinking about time in terms of money is poised to affect our ability to smell the proverbial roses." And even the roses smell sweeter when we're getting paid to do it.
How can we keep the urgency of the phrase "time is money" without losing our ability to value our (non-monetary) life experiences?