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Crown Vintage Sportster Suede Riding Boot
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Spice up your look with the Sportster riding boot from Crown Vintage. With a distressed look and feel, this suede boot will take you far.
- Suede upper
- Distressed heel and toe
- Leather buckle detailing
- Round toe
- 13" shaft height, inside zipper
- 14' calf circumference
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"They are cute and look great on, but do fit a bit like a rain boot since the ankle area is big."
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"I loved the look of these boots but hated the fit. The ankle & shaft of the boot is the same size so they were too loose all around. I was looking for a more fitted boot so I had to return these. I would have kept them if the ankle was tapered in and it didnt feel like I was wearing a rain boot. Also there is no support in the shoe at all so you would need to add an insole."
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"I wear heels more often than not, I got these to add to my very few flats collection for the cooler weather.Some facts & opinions:True to sizeCute detailGood qualityMore stiff than I would like--hoping this will change with break in.Toes and heel are very dark for a worn look--to be honest I like this because I usually end up staining suede anyway!"
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The Utah Credit Union foundation known as "100 Percent for Kids" attended the Green River High School awards assembly on May 20 and presented a check for $5000 to Shellie Anderson, school librarian.
Stan Parsons, president of Green River Federal Credit Union, presented the check to the school. The funds will be used to purchase additional books for the library. The school should be able to purchase about 330 books, enough to average about three books per student at the school.
According to Anderson, the current library situation is "horrible." "Although in some places 330 books may not be a lot, in this small rural school this will make a huge difference."
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Lifecycle of an MMORPG
The history of MMORPGs (Massive Multiplayer Online RolePlaying Games) dates back to 1997 with Ultima Online. MMORPGs didn't reach mainstream culture until 2004 with the release of World of Warcraft. The expansive nature of it, the wealth of activities with which players can amuse themselves, and the quality of its execution made it an unprecedented phenomenon. In 2007, its worldwide subscriptions peaked at twelve million players. Then interest began to wane until the release of the newest expansion Mists of Pandaria.
Though its lifespan has been greater than any MMORPG to date, even a powerhouse like World of Warcraft succumbs to the pitfalls and inherent faults that an MMORPG can present. It too will die one day. In order to preserve future MMORPGs, it is vital that game developers and gamers alike understand how an MMORPG gains strength and how it loses it. And while I cannot account for all the variances between MMORPGS, I have attempted to present you with what knowledge half a lifetime of experience can give in this arena.
The life of an MMORPG begins several years before it reaches the public. Because a game of such size requires so much investment capital to create and maintain, public interest must be established early on. This requires advertising and frequent mention in various gaming news venues. Sneak peeks and insider previews abound at gaming expos. And it has been most effective to connect an MMORPG to a previously established franchise so there will be an inherent fanbase. Lord of the Rings, World of Warcraft, Conan, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Warhammer Online, and a wealth of others are proof of this.
The downside of this is that it puts developers on a tight schedule. In World of Warcraft's case, they went to press in 2001. It was three years of waiting before the game launched to the public, and a portion of the general public was already so tired of waiting that they did not bother with pre-ordering or heading to the store on the release date. In an extreme case of early stagnation, a World of Darkness MMORPG, featuring the universe from the popular pen & paper game, was announced more than six years ago. Gamers have been waiting so long that boycotts have been established to pre-empt the game's release (whenever that happens).
Let us say for the sake of argument that the game makes it through development, closed beta, open beta, and people rush to buy it upon release. In the game's open-world environment, gamers quickly orient themselves and set to work with what they do best: leveling.
You see, there is a significant divergence between the goals of the game developers and the game players. Developers want to produce a game large and intricate enough to keep players busy for years. This way they can keep claiming monthly subscription fees for maintenance and profit. The player is focused on dominance and achievements. This amounts to getting the best equipment, winning in PvP, mastering crafts, and generally showing everyone else they're hot stuff. While the developer expects the player to indulge in low-level dungeons to obtain rare equipment, invest their money in tradecrafts, and methodically go from one zone to the next as they level, the player intends something else entirely. He would much rather zoom up to the highest level possible, and then spend his time working at cap level instances for the best equipment in the game and use his extra funds to farm low-level areas for faction missions and crafting ingredients. This results in what I can only describe as a zerg rush.


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Details of the Gather: September 15, BLM will gather approximately 60 wild horses in the Herd Management Area (HMA), which is a 21,932 acre area managed for a healthy wild horse herd that is in balance with other resources and uses. The current estimated population of wild horses in the HMA is about 90. This number is based on ground survey completed in May 2011 by volunteers with the Four Corners Backcountry Horsemen and includes the 2011 foal crop.
The appropriate management level identified for the population in this HMA is between 35 to 65 wild horses. Up to 10 of the captured adult horses will be released to maintain herd population within the established appropriate management level. The application of the contraceptive porcine zona pellucida will be administered to mares released back into the HMA.
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Saint Urbitius of Metz
Bishop of Metz, France. Built a church in honour of Saint Felix of Nola; it became part of the Saint Clement monastery.
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Rio de Keratin
Rio De Keratin Advanced Keratin Smoothing System
- Overview
- Rio De Keratin Treatment 4 oz.
- Rio De Keratin Shampoo 4 oz.
- Rio De Keratin Conditioner 4 oz.
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- Your Rio De Keratin Smoothing System
- Up to 2 hours time
- Blow Dryer
- Ceramic flat iron that heats up to 450°F
- Vent Brush
- Comb
- 4 Hair Clips
- Dry Towel
- Mirror
- Running Water
- Ingredients
- Features
- Formaldehyde free
- Eliminates frizz
- Cuts styling time in half
- Works on chemically treated hair
- Safe on all hair types
- Lasts up to 2 months
- Wash (do not condition) and blow dry hair until it is 100% dry
- Apply the treatment into the hair using the spray applicator
- Flat iron hair using an iron that reaches 450°F to seal in the treatment
- After finishing your Rio de Keratin Treatment, wait 24 hours before washing your hair Rio de Keratin Shampoo and Conditioner
- About the brand
Rio de Keratin is an easy, at-home keratin smoothing system. With it's unique
formula, you can now have silky smooth hair anytime, anywhere. No salon prices
or appointments necessary! Infused with coconut oil, vitamin E, and natural
keratin, Rio de Keratin will leave your hair frizz free, healthy and shiny!
Like traditional keratin treatments, Rio de Keratin works by coating dry, damaged hair with keratin proteins. What sets it apart from salon-grade products are its all-natural ingredients and a simple application process, making the treatment safe and simple to apply in the comfort of your own home.
Professional results are achieved easily, even when applied by a novice. For an entire month, the Rio de Keratin Treatment works to add shine, soften curls, and remove frizz. It's the perfect pick-me-up for your hair, whether you're in between salon visits or in the middle of a hair crisis. With an affordable price tag and all natural preservatives, Rio de Keratin Treatment is an ideal alternative to salon prices and harsher chemicals.
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Rio de Keratin Shampoo
Water (Aqua), Soduim Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Dea, Glycerin, Gylcol Stearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil), Fragrance (Parfume), Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben
Rio de Keratin Conditioner
Water (Aqua), Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Fragrance (Parfume), Dmdm Hydantion, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben
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Water (Aqua), Hydrolyzed Keratin, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil), Fragrance (Parfume)
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Rio de Keratin was specifically designed to achieve Keratin treatment results at home. Safe and easy, this keratin treatment saves time and money!
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Keratin Complex Care Shampoo was developed as an after-care shampoo to compliment the Keratin Complex Natural Keratin Smoothing Treatment for damaged hair. The newest and most exciting answer to the controversial Brazilian hair straightening systemNew Price:
WorksI used this product after reading the reviews. I had previously had keratin treatments at the salon for $300.00 I loved them but wanted to save time and money I have thick black curly hair and it gets frizzy in summer and humid conditions. It is not type of hair to flat iron every day. This product made my hair silky and smooth but it also took almost all of my curl, which I did not want. IF you want that, this is amazing! I do not straighten my hair, I like the waves and curl without the frizz and that is why I use keratin treatments. I am going to try a different brand which will hopefully not remove all the curl. I also color my hair jet black once a month or so, I follow the directions for that, I believe you have to color first or wait at least 10 days after. That may contribute to the results for me.May 6, 2013Renee / NHHAIR TYPEBlack / Curly Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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This Product, "rocked" It..!!!I have been getting professional Keratin Treatments for many years..( back when they cost 500.00)...I bought this for a mid-winter boost and softener...I'm still in awe at how wonderfu it worked, I have think, cury, coarse hair...It's not a straightener, many peope think Keratin's are, it's basicaly a softener and frizz reducer...Let me tell you, this did it all then some...I may just use this from now on and do away with my 5 hr. once a year Keratin done by a professional...Try this, It, "ROCKS", and I'm one that has used everything..!!!!Mar 15, 2013Kathleen D. / Ma.HAIR TYPELight Brown / Dry Hair / Curly Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair / Chemically Treated Hair
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It Really Works!!We used this product on my 13 year old daughter's hair. She has very thick, frizzy,curly hair. I was looking for a product that would tame the frizz and not cost to much $$.
This product did exactly what I was hoping. Her hair lays flatter and the curl is much more controlled. I am VERY pleased with the outcome. Now we will wait and see how long it lasts. I would use this product again and highly recommend it.Mar 6, 2013AlleyneHAIR TYPEAuburn / Curly Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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Oh So Soft!I bought this because my hair is frizzy with some random curls, waves, and straight areas through out my head. I straighten my hair everyday and I was looking for something that would help me manage my time spent doing my hair. I have found the help i was looking for!
I regularly color my hair a redish color, and if you have ever colored your hair a red color you will know how quickly it fades. Well.... I colored my hair the day before I used this treatment and here we are exactly a month later and my hair color is still a vibrant red.
It took me about 2 1/2 hours on my own and although it was time consuming, it was easy enough to do. (I have shoulder length hair).
My hair isn't "straight" like i wanted it to be, but it is oh so soft and this product has made my confused curly, wavy, straight, frizzy hair so healthy looking and shiny.
When I get ready in the morning I still use a flat iron, but i just run it through my hair quickly ( about 10 minutes total) and my hair looks great. I'm so glad I found this easy to use at home, doesn't cost 300 bucks product that i will keep using as long as the company is in business.Mar 2, 2013Shannon R. / Long Beach, CAHAIR TYPEAuburn / Normal Hair / Curly Hair / Color Treated Hair
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Shinnyyyyyy!!!I can't believe I didn't have to pay a fortune to have the look I always wanted. Soo simple to apply and the results OMG!! In love with my hair. Silky, Shinnyy....straight and what Else can i say you must try this product.Dec 2, 2012Wendy / Manassas, VAHAIR TYPEDark Brown / Curly Hair / Fine or Thin Hair
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Awesome !!I never ever do reviews...I read them but I have never given one so here goes...I am a hairdresser for 25 years...have used lots of straighteners over the years because of my curly hair. I finally embraced it. My daughter inherited my
curly hair but not as curly. She can flat iron hers and it looks good. I asked her on a whim if she wanted to try this and she did , so I ordered it along with her Solia flat iron she picked out for Christmas. We got it in and I applied according to directions....We are completely amazed at the new texture it gave her hair. Its not completely straight and we knew it wasn't really supposed to be but WOW what a difference!!! She let it dry naturally with no product yesterday and no poof !!! It had a little waves in spots but nothing like normal !!! I am stocking up !!! for this to be good for the hair is an exciting bonus !!! When I was her age I had horrible split ends because of the harsh straightners I used. WE ARE TRULLY AMAZED !!!Nov 26, 2012Rennie / La
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Worked!This product delivered. I am a Black female and I was really surprised that it worked on my hair. My hair is not relaxed, the curl is 3C/4A, and straightened it comfortably reaches my upper back. I followed the instructions exactly, anyway, it was my first time using a flat iron, and my hair was stick straight when I was finished. After 24 hours, as per the instructions I washed my hair. Honestly, my hair looked as if I put a chemical relaxer in it when it was wet, and I was surprised that I was able easily pull a comb through it with the quarter sized amount of conditioner they recommended after shampooing. I only used about a third of the keratin. Yes, there is a smell when you blow dry, but I did not find it too offensive and experienced no irritation. I did not need to overly ventilate my room while using this product. Overall, I really liked the product, and I hope it is better for my hair in the long run than relaxers. Relaxers never worked for me, because my hair would always break off even after deep conditioning and ultra gentle treatment.
Nov 18, 2012Betsy / PhiladelphiaHAIR TYPEMedium Brown / Normal Hair / Curly Hair
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And Without Blow Drying!I was very skeptical about this product. Scared even. Im trying to grow out my hair with avoiding blow drying and flat ironers. I have dry hair, and it frizzes like crazy. I grew up basically with a frizz afro, and can only tame it with straightening, which lead to hair damage. I almost gave up on my hair. I cant afford japanese hair treatments, not even keratin treatments at salon. I stumbled upon this product, and reviews seem pretty good, so i gave it a shot, and praying for the best. The product didnt smell too bad, did sting my eyes, but just a little bit. Loved the shampoo, smells like pina colada. So after blow drying and straightening, i didnt see any difference. Took the same amount of time to straighten my hair without the trearment. I didnt wash my hour for a week, like i said before.. I have very dry hair... But when i did wash it, i let it naturally dry. My frizzies are gone. Even in the most stubborn area where even flat irons can fix. The next day my hair is basically straighten with a slight wave. After a deep conditioner, my hair never looked better.
It has been three weeks, and still same results!!Nov 6, 2012Kathryne A. / New JerseyHAIR TYPEMedium Brown / Dry Hair / Color Treated Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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Very Nice!I've been using the Keratin Complex straightening system and didn't have time to get to my regular hairdresser. I picked this up because I saw it was on sale and I had a coupon. I really like this straightening system!! It was easy to use and will give me a month before I can get to my regular stylist to apply the Keratin Complex. Affordable, did a great job straightening and brought back the shine to my hair! Will be interested to see if it lasts the entire month.Oct 23, 2012Mary A. / Indian Head, MDHAIR TYPEDark Brown / Dry Hair / Curly Hair / Color Treated Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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Didn't Work For MeI have coarse,tick hair,I took me 3 hours to do it,the smell of the product while blowdrying hurt my eyes,in the end ,my hair looked worse than before,don't waste your money!!!!Sep 10, 2012Sanaa J.HAIR TYPEBlack / Thick or Coarse Hair
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Breadcrumb POS uses the iPad instead of a traditional payment device.
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Groupon Inc., whose deal vouchers are designed to drive traffic to local stores and restaurants, is offering a tool that could lower payment processing costs for those merchants. Called Breadcrumb POS, the service enables merchants to process their credit and debit card transactions via free software on an iPad. Breadcrumb POS essentially replaces the cash register found in many small shops.
Groupon charges 1.8% plus 15 cents per transaction, almost a full percentage point less than competitors like Square Inc. and Intuit Inc.'s GoPayment, which charge 2.75%, and PayPal Here, 2.7%. Merchants load the Breadcrumb POS software on their own iPads. The software also enables Groupon merchants to redeem vouchers with a single tap.
Other competitors that offer traditional countertop payment terminals may charge higher processing fees than Breadcrumb POS and typically include monthly fees, such as for security or providing a statement. They also require contracts with a minimum length of service. Merchants, such as salons, dance studios and ice cream shops, using Breadcrumb POS pay for the service as they use it and are not locked into a contract. Breadcrumb POS handles security, and merchants can view reports within the software or on a Breadcrumb web site.
Groupon, No. 65 in the Internet Retailer Top 500 guide, is able to offer the low processing rate because it has a built-in base of retailer clients it can sell the service to, says Mihir Shah, Groupon vice president and general manager of merchant OS.
For many payment processing companies, a major cost is the acquisition of new merchant clients. Those costs typically are recouped in the processing fees, Shah says. Groupon has thousands of merchant relationships, Shah says. "We are able to get leads from those relationships," he says. Groupon would not disclose how many U.S. merchants it works with, but says it has 500,000 merchant relationships worldwide.
Because of those existing relationships, and using the Internet as a distribution method, Groupon is able to acquire merchants at a lower cost than competitors can, Shah says.
In addition to the processing services, merchants using Breadcrumb POS also can view reports such as sales for the day and sales by product.
Breadcrumb POS is just one component of what Groupon calls a local commerce operating system, Shah says. "We started with helping local businesses grow," he says. "It's very clear the technology businesses they're using to run their point-of-sale and payment processing are too expensive for what they are getting."
Other Groupon payment services include Breadcrumb Pro, a restaurant and bar management system, and Breadcrumb Payments, the payment processing service.
Payment systems tend to cost many thousands of dollars and require extensive employee training. With Breadcrumb POS, employees can easily figure out the software, Groupon says. Additionally, a retailer can update product inventory itself within the app.
Breadcrumb POS is emblematic of an important change in the payment industry, says Allen Weinberg, a consultant at payments consulting firm Glenbrook Partners LLC. He says Breadcrumb and similar payment services can deliver new products and services to merchants that previously couldn't afford such products. This new legion of payment services, originating primarily from the technology community and not payments, relies on the Internet for distribution and not a bevy of salespeople.
Breadcrumb POS merchants also will benefit Groupon by providing insight into the redemption of Groupon vouchers, Weinberg says. A consumer may walk in with a $50 Groupon, but end up spending $10 more. With Breadcrumb POS, Groupon and the merchant know what the extra $10 was spent on, he says. If the consumer pays another way, such as with a credit card or cash, Groupon would not see what she spent above the voucher amount. Groupon views Breadcrumb as a pillar to support its daily deals because it combines the vouchers, payment processing and transaction data into one, Weinberg says.


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By JERRY STOTLERGuest Writer
Did you know that 52 of the 55 signers of The Declaration of Independence were orthodox, deeply committed Christians? The other three all believed in the Bible as the divine truth, the God of scripture, and His personal intervention.
"An appeal to arms and the God of hosts is all that is left us. But we shall not fight our battle alone. There is a just God that presides over the destinies of nations. The battle sir, is not of the strong alone. Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death." Patrick Henry.
"It is impossible to govern the world without God and the Bible. Of all the dispositions and habits that lead to political prosperity, our religion and morality are the indispensable supporters. Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that our national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle." George Washington.
"We have no government armed with the power capable of contending with human passions, unbridled by morality and true religion. Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." John Adams.
James Madison, the primary author of the Constitution of the United States, said this: "We have staked the whole future of our new nation, not upon the power of government; far from it. We have staked the future of all our political constitutions upon the capacity of each of ourselves to govern ourselves according to the moral principles of the Ten Commandments."
"It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here."
The history of Israel is replete with examples of how God deals with those who reject Him and His expectations. That nation falls into capitivity and slavery. Socialism is a form of slavery. It is impossible to have freedom and socialism in the same nation. They cannot coexist. To the degree that we become more and more socialized is the degree to which we become more enslaved. In socialism, are not the people the property of the state?
One problem of natural man is that we dislike restrictions and being held accountable for our moral lives. The God of the universe has high moral standards of conduct - never lie, never cheat, never steal, honor God, mother and father, be faithful to God and your spouse always, and love thy neighbor as thyself. Yet we resist those values because we want to live a loose lifestyle, unaccountabe to any outside force, i.e. God.
If you have not read the Ten Commandments in the last 20 years, you should try it. They sure do make sense, especially for today. Quote by William J.H. Boetcker in 1916. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot help small men by tearing down big men. You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatreds. You cannot establish security on borrowed money. You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man's initiative and independence. You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves.
"Every man needs a battle to fight, an adventure to live and a beauty to rescue." John Eldridge.
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With the Six Nations set for kick-off this weekend, Planet Rugby takes a look at each team's chances in 2013. Next up, England!
With the Six Nations set for kick-off, Planet Rugby takes a look at each team's chances. Next up, England!
England are the bookies favourites this season due to a decent end to 2012 and also their three home games on the schedule. But will they kick on or be left to contemplate another false dawn?
Last Year: Second place for an England side under the tutelage of interim coach Stuart Lancaster was a decent finish after what was a forgetful World Cup in New Zealand. Publicly noticeable stains had unfortunately left the white jersey far from respected by even some of their own players, let alone those outside the nation. Step forward a back to basics approach from Lancaster which put England's players on the straight and narrow and left some of their old guard out in the cold. England did take time to find their feet and were fortunate to beat Scotland before a narrow victory in Italy saw them go two from two. However, the next game against Wales at Twickenham ended in defeat when a Scott Williams try saw England fall 12-19. That led to the Welsh motoring to the Grand Slam – but such an achievement might well have been England's as impressive wins over France and Ireland followed soon after.
This year: Twelve months ago Stuart Lancaster was in the process of putting England back together again. He's done a pretty good job so far, with a strong Six Nations backed up by a memorable victory over New Zealand. Now the task is to kick on and prove that the All Blacks success was no fluke. Expectation is high – with France coach Philippe Saint-Andre saying the Red Rose are favourites for 2013's title – so England desperately need to avoid any slip-ups against a Scotland squad that is far from stable at present before pushing on for possible silverware. Lancaster's coaching team has had a year together and seem like a group striving toward the same goals, with restoring sound attitudes and pride in the jersey reaping rewards so far. Progress is the key thing however and it would be a massive disappointment if England finished this Six Nations with anything other than a top two spot.
Players to watch: It has been a monumental rise for lock Joe Launchbury as awards and recognition have been laid at his door since making his debut for London Wasps. Club form led to international appearances and he is now a real contender to make the British & Irish Lions tour – should that strong form continue in February and March. Of course, the form and decision making of flanker Chris Robshaw is also going to be under the microscope while it will be interesting to see if Chris Ashton can carry his late-Pool Heineken Cup form into the Six Nations. If so, England have a potent finisher which will significantly help their push to reclaim the title they relinquished to Wales last year. Also watch out for Billy Twelvetrees.
Prospects: With three home games on their schedule, many are predicting good things for England. However, tough trips to Dublin and Cardiff are going to test their resolve as both Ireland and Wales are also in with a shout of the title. Playing France on home soil is always a positive sign pre-tournament so if they can get off on the right foot against Scotland – with a better performance than the narrow win last season – they will travel to Ireland confident and face a side possibly nursing a few wounds from what should be a scrap with Wales. 2nd.
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Behat/Mink support for BDD?
Posted 20 February 2012 - 10:58 AM
Scenario: User Activated can login
Given exists an activated user called "mario" with email "firstname.lastname@example.com" and password "password"
And I am on "/login"
When I fill in "Username" with "mario"
And I fill in "Password" with "password"
And I press "Login"
Then the response should contain "Welcome, mario!"
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 12:51 PM
If it's succesful, then chances are higher that it will make it's way into the official Yii package.
Posted 22 February 2012 - 09:35 AM
Posted 20 March 2012 - 11:34 PM
I have problems with include-warnings, like
Warning: include(): Failed opening 'PHPUnit_Framework_Comparator_MockObject.php'
Posted 13 May 2012 - 08:43 AM
btw, I didn't use behat with yii, but it shouldn't be a problem just to run behat on yii project: you just need to configure autoloader and provide yii app instance for the behat context
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Posted 02 October 2012 - 11:42 PM
There isn't much info on Behat (you have to understand it / teach yourself how to use it), but the Boilerplate has Behat pre-setup and ready to use, along with all the Mink drivers
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acorncom, on 02 October 2012 - 11:42 PM, said:
There isn't much info on Behat (you have to understand it / teach yourself how to use it), but the Boilerplate has Behat pre-setup and ready to use, along with all the Mink drivers
+1 this. I've managed to setup behat by looking at the yiiboilerplate code and following behat's excellent guide http://docs.behat.org/#quick-intro
Couldn't get it to work with Selenium2. Sahi on the other hand works well and it seems like the better choice.
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jcsmesquita, on 26 August 2013 - 06:01 PM, said:
Couldn't get it to work with Selenium2. Sahi on the other hand works well and it seems like the better choice.
Can you share a recipe for integrating Behat into Yii? I'm interested in Mink but will go for complete Behat.
Posted 31 October 2013 - 09:58 AM
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acorncom, on 31 October 2013 - 09:58 AM, said:
thanks, but all I need is Mink so in effect all technically needed, to the best of my understanding, is to put the Mink tree in some location, then make the two auto loaders sing along and viola! :-)
Unfortunately, I don't have the resources to learn what Codeception is, how to work with it, and little less importantly, a desire to integrate all the Codeception into Yii just to get Mink.
Or maybe did I miss your point? Can you point me (or share here) your instructions on integrating Mink (or even Behat) into Yii?
Thanks for the suggestion anyway.
Posted 31 October 2013 - 10:57 AM
Posted 31 October 2013 - 11:12 AM
any quick tips/pointers regarding integrating codeception into Yii?
Posted 31 October 2013 - 01:54 PM
Enjoying Yii? Star us at github: 1.1 and 2.0.
Posted 03 November 2013 - 02:24 AM
I think the complication stems from that composer autoloader. I'm unfamiliar with composer (inexperienced with) and its simply a bite to big to swallow, I guess.
Posted 03 November 2013 - 10:40 AM
Enjoying Yii? Star us at github: 1.1 and 2.0.
Posted 03 November 2013 - 10:56 AM
I have managed to get Mink working in Yii by including vendor/autoload.php and then fully qualify a couple of classes I needed to instantiate on my code. The rest of the classes Mink needed were found by it automatically. So I now have it working.
@Samdark do you mean basic yii app? basic Mink app? (via composer, for example). Yii if obviously working and I've created an extension to encapsulate Mink integration details but after including Mink's autoloader like this (and I've tried many many other options... )
$driver = new SahiDriver('phantomjs');
It didn't work and I got an exception (IIRC) from php that complained that it could not locate the SahiDriver class.
After I changed the instantiation to fully qualified identifier with namespace, it worked:
$driver = new Behat\Mink\Driver\SahiDriver('phantomjs');
EDIT: just to complete the information, the other needed line is a 'require' statement:

// obviously - update to your path

require_once dirname(__FILE__) . DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR . 'vendor/autoload.php';


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Today we left the craziness of Burlington and made the trek 20 minutes south to land in picturesque Richmond. As soon as you get off I-89 you are bombarded with the beauties of nature at every angle.
We made our way to the Historic Round Church where the structure, as well as the small-town charm, remains. Crossing the Checkered House Bridge (under construction at the time) you would know you were in farm country even with your eyes closed. The smell of cows and earth hit me right away- it was fantastic!
We ate our lunch picnic-style at the park next to the On the Rise Bakery- couldn't resist a sunny, mid-70 degree day. Ana, Sandra, and I walked the streets of the small downtown trying to get a sense of what it may have felt like 100 years ago.
The preservationist in me came roaring to the forefront as we re-photographed what was the Richmond Creamery on Jolina Court. The two-story gable-roofed section is all that remains from the original building. I could easily imagine a cleaned up landscape, repaired roof and windows, and a gorgeous surrounding view. Ah, if only!
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Market check: The U.S. will see its first unscheduled, market-wide shutdown since the September 2001 terrorist attacks on Monday as the East Coast prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. The Wall Street Journal reported that the exchanges expect the shutdown to extend into Tuesday if the storm's forecast trajectory and intensity are correct. "It was a judgment decision based on the safety of a lot of market participants, especially as the storm seems to be getting more severe,"Larry Leibowitz, chief operating officer of NYSE Euronext (NYX), told Bloomberg's Nina Mehta and Nikolaj Gammeltoft. "Given all the emphasis on stability and investor confidence, operating the market that way [by staying open] didn't seem to serve the public interest. Why do this? To prove we can? That didn't seem to make a lot of sense." European markets are lower Monday. Crude oil declined 0.6% to less than $86 a barrel, while gold is up a fraction to above $1711.
Fund watch: Joe Light highlights in this weekend's WSJ a trend toward buying government bonds in proportion with countries' GDP, on the theory that an investor should buy debt from countries that can actually pay it off. That's a distinction from buying by market capitalization — which at its worst amounts to buying from whomever has issued lots of debt. Sounds reasonable enough. But as always, there's a catch. "[M]ost bond funds that take a GDP-weighted approach are actively managed, meaning investors have to trust that the manager will perform well on top of the new weighting," writes Light. He notes the $5.4 billion Pimco Global Advantage Strategy Bond Fund (PSAIX), with an average annual return of 5.6% in the last three years, beating Morningstar's international-bond-fund category average.
In the news: Brett Arends argued in this weekend's WSJ that closed-end funds are showing "ominous signs of a bubble."
In case you missed it: This survey of wealthy investors shows a preference for the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) over Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA, BRKB).


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This food writer is taking some time off over Thanksgiving to ... what else... cook.
I'll be hosting family for the holiday, stuffing two turkeys and hopefully finding some time to relax too.
If you have any Thanksgiving problems, here is info that should help.
The big day is here. Here's what you need to know to get the turkey on the table.
Plan on buying 1 pound of bird for every guest, including children, to have enough for dinner and some leftovers. If you want a lot of leftovers, figure 1 1/2 pounds per person.
Is your turkey still frozen? You will have to use the cold water method. Place the bird in its wrapper in a sink filled with cold tap water. Change water every half-hour to keep it cold. Thaw times are approximately 30 minutes per pound: 4 to 12 pounds, 2 to 6 hours; 12 to 16 pounds, 6 to 8 hours; 16 to 20 pounds, 8 to 10 hours; 20 to 24 pounds, 10 to 12 hours. Do not thaw on the countertop. Never thaw a turkey at room temperature.
Once the turkey is thawed, unwrap it and remove the neck and giblets from inside, rinse it and pat it dry with paper towels. Save the neck and giblets for making broth for gravy.
At this point, you may want to consider one of two methods for producing a juicy bird, brining or salting (dry-brining).
Brining is essentially soaking the bird in a salt water solution. The turkey pulls in the liquid, which will help keep it moist while it cooks. Be forewarned: Brined turkeys can have a pinkish cast to the meat after roasting, even when cooked properly.
For a basic brine, How to Cook a Turkey (by the editors of Fine Cooking, Taunton, 2007) recommends this method: 2 quarts of cold water, 1 cup of kosher salt and 1/4 cup of sugar. Simmer over high heat until salt and sugar dissolve. Cool. Stir in another 2 quarts of water and chill in refrigerator. At this point, you can add herbs, spices or other flavor enhancers like maple syrup. Soak the turkey in the brine in the refrigerator for 12 to 18 hours. Turkey roasting bags work well for this, and you may want to double-bag for security. Place turkey in the bags in a roasting pan in the refrigerator. When it's time to cook, drain and discard the brine, rinse the turkey and dry with paper towels, and it's ready for the oven.
To dry-brine or salt a turkey, simply salt the bird all over, inside and out, and let stand in the refrigerator overnight. Drain any liquid that has accumulated in the cavity and pat dry before roasting.
This is the cook's preference. Some argue that unstuffed turkeys cook more evenly. Others believe the stuffing tastes better when cooked inside the bird and imparts its flavors to the bird. A stuffed turkey will take longer to roast and it is crucial that the stuffing reach 165 degrees when tested on a cooking thermometer. Stuffing can be cooked in a casserole or foil pouches outside of the bird. Remember to stuff the cavity loosely; you don't want to pack in as much as you can. If you don't stuff, you can fill the cavity with chunks of celery, carrot, onion and herbs or even citrus fruits to add more flavor.
Your bird is stuffed and ready to go. If you haven't brined or dry-brined, now is when you want to season. Give the bird a rubdown with softened butter, both under the skin and on top of it. Salt and pepper the bird and add any herbs or seasonings.
You can truss the bird, tying its legs together with butcher's twine, tucking the wings under it, and running the twine along the back of the bird to roast it in a nice neat package. This step isn't necessary, but it does help to keep the turkey together, particularly if you want to carve it at the table. Untrussed birds cook just as well, and may cook faster.
Place the bird in a roasting pan (with rack or without) breast side up. Add a little water to the bottom of the pan. You can tent it with foil, which will help to keep in the heat and cook the bird more quickly. Remove the foil for browning later.
Another option is a roasting bag. Purists will argue that a bird in a bag isn't roasting as much as steaming. The bag does keep the heat in and turkeys roasted in bags will cook faster than those in an open roaster, so they are a good option if time is an issue. Bags also collect a great amount of juices from the bird, which means more gravy, but you won't get the caramelized pan scrapings prized for adding rich flavor to gravy.
Set the oven to 325 degrees and in it goes.
Some cooks argue you should never open the oven door until the turkey is done. Others baste every hour. The choice is a personal one, and success can be found with both methods.
Mostly, for the next several hours, you will simply wait for the turkey to reach the proper level of doneness. For this you need a meat thermometer. Do not rely on the little plastic pop-up device that may come with the bird. In fact, it is perfectly acceptable to remove it and discard it before roasting. A thermometer keeps you from eating a potentially harmful undercooked turkey, or an overcooked, dried-out bird.
The bird is safe when meat and stuffing both reach 165 degrees. The white meat will be more tender if the bird reaches 170 in the breast and 180 degrees deep in the thigh.
Here is the USDA's guide for approximate roasting times:
4 to 8 pounds (breast), 1 1/2 to 3 1/4 hours
8 to 12 pounds, 2 3/4 to 3 hours
12 to 14 pounds, 3 to 3 3/4 hours
14 to 18 pounds, 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 hours
18 to 20 pounds, 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 hours
20 to 24 pounds, 4 1/2 to 5 hours
6 to 8 pounds (breast), 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours
8 to 12 pounds, 3 to 3 1/2 hours
12 to 14 pounds, 3 1/2 to 4 hours
14 to 18 pounds, 4 to 4 1/4 hours
18 to 20 pounds, 4 1/4 to 4 3/4 hours
20 to 24 pounds, 4 3/4 to 5 1/4 hours
When the turkey is done, remove it from the oven and place it on the countertop, loosely covered with foil. Let it rest for about 20 minutes. Remove trussing and all stuffing from cavity before carving.
At Thanksgiving, more than any other holiday, help is just a click or phone call away. Here are hot line numbers and websites to help get your bird on the table:
www.butterball.com or 800-BUTTERBALL (800-288-8372).
www.honeysucklewhite.com or 800-810-6325 for pre-recorded info; at 800-532-5756 to speak with a consumer specialist. Live help is not available on Thanksgiving Day.
Let's Talk Turkey fact sheet: www.fsis.usda.gov/FACTSheets/Lets_Talk_Turkey/index.asp
USDA Meat and Poultry Hot line 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854).


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As part of a project to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Keio University's Faculty of Science and Technology, the University has started an innovative research project involving the industrial, government, and academic sectors. This project is called the Keio Innovation Foundry, or KIF. Its participants have formed a consortium, to co-develop technologies from the Faculty of Science and Technology that are close to having commercial applications. The aim is to pursue a diverse range of joint research, with lively interchange among researchers in all three sectors.


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Circa Joan & David Pearly Croc Pump
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Let the Circa Joan & David Pearly polish off your tailored look. With classic styling, this croc-embossed pump is all you'll need for the board room.
- Croc-embossed leather upper
- Almond toe
- ¾" platform, 3¾" heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
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SOCHI, Russia - The
United States women's bobsledding will be going for gold on Wednesday. Elana Meyers and Lauryn Williams are favored to win in their races.
US will also take on in men's hockey. This will be a semi-final game to decide who will be going to the finals. Czech Republic
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