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Started by laurielou56, Oct 25 2012 07:21 AM
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Posted 25 October 2012 - 07:21 AM
What exactly are styles? I was looking at a collection in today's newsletter it I'm not sure how it works. Are they something you add to your software? Help! : )
Posted 25 October 2012 - 07:24 AM
Styles are something you can add to PSE or Photoshop. Each style does something different, but they change one layer in your layout. For example add glitter, change your photo, add a drop shadow. They are a lot of fun to play with.
Posted 25 October 2012 - 12:51 PM
You can add Layer Styles yourself in PSE or Photoshop . . . one small change at a time. Or you can buy preset styles in the Boutique which are a combination of different layer styles to achieve certain effects (textures, shadows, etc.) . . . all done at once for you! It took me a while to get on to them but I am finding they add a whole 'nuther dimension to the digital art!
"I do not understand the mystery of grace -- only that it meets us where we are and does not leave us where it found us." Anne Lamott.
Posted 25 October 2012 - 08:47 PM
Will they work with Gimp, does anyone know? I've been thinking about purchasing PSE but haven't done it yet.
Posted 25 October 2012 - 08:59 PM
Will they work with Gimp, does anyone know? I've been thinking about purchasing PSE but haven't done it yet.
Hi Laurie. Sorry, but they only work with Adobe products. (PS, PSE)
Posted 26 October 2012 - 06:41 AM
Laurie - I use GIMP, too and it is sad that the styles don't work there. However, the scripts do a lot of similar things, although I confess that I mostly use the bevel & drop shadow. Have you used inkscape? You can do cool things with shaped text and then plug it into your GIMP project.
Posted 26 October 2012 - 08:03 AM
I'm afraid I'm not that savvy at this yet. I have a lot to learn! I try working with the online Gimp tutorials but don't understand some of the terminology. I hav e ordered a book, I think it's called "Gimp for the Absolute Beginner" or something like that. Hopefully it will help me out!
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text: Seriously! I was carrying the 2 snowtroopers around this afternoon from one room to another while wearing shorts - it's 110 outside - and one of the cards swung into the back of my knee, cutting it open about half an inch! Luckily it was a shallow cut, but I can't even remember ever having a cut back there before, it hurts pretty bad and is going to be hard to heal with it being a pretty sweaty area. Anyway, I was really surprised that these cards cut me, through a bag no less! The problem seems to be that the slightly thinner cardstock doesn't go well with the myriad of sharp corners designed into the card. That area in the back of the knee bleeds more than I expected, too.

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ADAM WEINBERG: Five Words in Green Neon is just that: five words in green neon. When we look at a neon sign blinking at night, we fall under its spell, almost believing that it floats miraculously in midair. Artist Joseph Kosuth exposes the trick behind the neon sign's magic. Here we see dark sections of the phosphorescent tubes that connect the letters, and the electrical cord plugged unceremoniously into the outlet against the wall of the museum. Kosuth believed that most of us are under a similar spell when we look at a painting. We can sometimes forget that, like the neon sign, there are mixtures of color, tricks of light and shade and perspective that combine to make a painting resemble a bowl of fruit or a naked figure. By 1965, when Kosuth had his neon sign manufactured, he felt it was time to move beyond the conventions of painting that existed for centuries. As one of the original Conceptual artists, and like many of his peers in that movement, he made art that provoked questions regarding the nature of art itself. An oil painting on canvas represents other worlds within a frame, whether it's a landscape or an abstraction. Kosuth's neon sign attempts to move away from pictorial illusion and into the realm of ideas.


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Family: Asteraceae, Aster view all from this family
Description Scaly Gayfeather or Blazing Star may have one or several stems, each erect, unbranched, and 10-24 in. tall. Its leaves are not as numerous as in most other Liatris species. Tuft-like, red-violet flower heads are few and openly spaced in a spike along the top of the stem.
Flower June - September (in south); June - July (in north).
Flower June - September (in south); June - July (in north)
Habitat Dry, sandy prairie; thin woods.
Range Maryland to Michigan and e. Colorado, south to Florida and e. Texas.
Discussion This is one of the earliest Liatris species to bloom.
Comments This is one of the earliest Liatris to bloom.
Exposure Preference Sun.
Native Distribution Virginia & Ohio to e. Colorado, s. to Florida & e. Texas
Site Preference Dry, sandy prairie; thin woods
Soil Preference Rocky or sandy soils.
Wildlife Value Butterflies frequent Liatris spp.


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I recently looked up upgrading medaiwiki on tyler. Unfortunatly the newer versions require php5 which is not easily available on tyler which runs CentOS-3. Perhaps this is a good reason to upgarade tyler.
Not being able to test on tyler, I decided to test the new on mercury. Andrew has already upgraded swinbrain without any problems but the wiki.ict.swin.edu.au site has a few special requirements. So far, I have not been able to get the new version working correctly with rewritten URLs. The new version of mediawiki keep adding in 'index.php' where is is not wanted and even when most links work, some important ones (like save) do not.
I am sure I will find a solution to that but back to tyler. One option is to re-install the tyler PC with a new OS like CentOS-4 or CentOS-5. CentOS-4 is what I use on everything else so I know it well and will have a high level of compatability. It also means i can test on tyler and then use what i learn on the main servers. CentOS-5 is newer so might be more exciting and a good place to test the new features. A final possibility is to move the wiki to mercury and host it along side the faculty wikis. This reduces the maintainence requirements and should prevent compatabiliy problems.
I have alrady moved the database to the faculty database server which is now running mysql 5.
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i think binns should be kept on the PS....why not? lol he showed flashes of good route running and getting open but cant catch the damn ball
i do like his upside though....
Binns = Trash bin
If we get Wallace on-board, or Jennings for that matter, we need to draft two "stars" in the first 3 rounds, and one of them should be a TE....what combo? I´d go for Eifert/Bayley, but the possibilities are endless...Trading down to the early 20´s is my absolute favorite scenario, therefore giving us another 2nd , therefore we can target TE,Oline, CB, WR, DE, ILB,(no particular order) and that´s just the first 3 rounds!!!
He's potentially the best non-Bess, non-Hartline WR on the team. But that's not really saying too much.
His big and athletic, but I didn't care for his drops. For a 4th or 5th WR, I'd rather have a guy who will catch the dang ball when he's open. I'm not a big fan of keeping around project WRs with question mark upside (Marlon Moore, Patrick Turner, etc). If Binns was a blazer, YAC freak, or special teams contributor, it would be a different story.
For a 4th WR, give me Rishard all day over Binns...better hands, and can play multiple ST roles (returning, blocking, gunning).
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There's a restaurant, placed in Catemaco's Lake... Sorry by the focus in some parts, but, it was a dark dark place!
Morelia's Catedral... One of the biggest buildings in Morelia. We can take a beautiful look in the night!! Here's also the main street... Madero Avenue!!


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About two dozen people throughout the community on Thursday as Project Build a Future celebrated the expansion of its new office, located at 2306 Third St. (Lance Traweek / American Press)
Last Modified: Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:39 PM
By Lance Traweek / American Press
Mary Thomas of Lake Charles said she feels "blessed and grateful" to have a home of her own and gives thanks to a local nonprofit for making her dream a reality.
"When I wanted to give up, the people at Project Build a Future lifted me up and helped me through the process," said Thomas, who has been a homeowner for about a year. "It's a beautiful, comfortable home."
Thomas joined about two dozen people Thursday as Project Build a Future celebrated the opening of its new office, at 2306 Third St.
For more than 12 years, the organization has worked to revitalize its target area north of Broad Street through homeownership initiatives, said Executive Director Nicole Miller. The project formerly worked out of office space at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Started by Willie King and Henry Mancuso, the organization has made huge strides over the last decade by facilitating the investment of more than $4.5 million into the community, Miller said.
To date, it has permanently housed more than 50 families and has built 18 homes.
The new location is temporary and will one day be a home for a family. Project officials hope to get into permanent housing soon.
Besides bettering the lives of those involved, Mancuso said, the organization strengthens the community.
"We build quality homes — quality homes that make a difference in a our community and bring people up from a situation that was not as good," Miller said.
"By creating a home that is, in fact, beautiful they'll stay in that home and invest in the community. They'll become a part of something bigger, and that's what transforms our society."


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Here are the platform statements for the 2013 candidates for The Florida Bar Board of Governors. Ballots for the election will be mailed around March 1 and must be returned no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 21.
Bar members will have the choice of voting by the mailed paper ballot or voting online by following instructions with the mailed ballot.
Fourth Circuit
Michael G. Tanner
On June 30 of this year I will complete my first two-year term as one of the two representatives to the Board of Governors from the Fourth Judicial Circuit. I was elected to this position in 2011 and I hope the members in our circuit will return me to the Board of Governors for a second term beginning July 1, 2013.
From my experience on the board during these past 18 months, I believe two issues are of ongoing importance to the Bar and its membership.
The first is the independence of our judiciary. Recently we have seen circumstances which erode that independence — indirectly through inadequate court funding and directly through campaigns to oppose judges because of controversial rulings. There is nothing more vital to our liberty than courts which are independent of politics and other influences and which are recognized as such by the other two branches of government. The Florida Bar's "The Vote's In Your Court" campaign this past year during the merit retention process was an excellent example of how we, as an organized Bar, can support judicial independence. We must be ready to undertake that type of effort again in the future when the proper role of our courts is challenged. I will strongly support that as I have in the past.
The other key issue for us all is professionalism. Civility and professionalism of our members toward each other means that scarce judicial resources can be used where they are really needed — to resolve substantive issues in cases so that disputes are handled in our courts in a fair and timely manner. We owe it to our clients, to our profession, and to ourselves to insist on professional behavior in all that we do.
I believe my experience makes me the best qualified candidate to represent the lawyers of this circuit on the Board of Governors. My first service for The Florida Bar began in 1989 on one of the Fourth Circuit's four grievance committees. I served as chair of that committee during 1991-1992. One of my most important responsibilities as a Board of Governors member has been the oversight of two of our circuit's four grievance committees and I believe my grievance committee participation prepared me well for that.
From 1992 through June 2000, I had the privilege of serving on the Executive Council of the Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar, concluding as chair of the section in 1999-2000. I later served five years on the Bar's Board of Legal Specialization and Education which oversees the Bar's certification program and its continuing legal education. I served as chair of the BLSE during 2007-2008.
It would be a privilege to represent the lawyers of this circuit for another term on the Board of Governors and I ask for your support in the upcoming election in March.
Dale E. Workman
There are 52 seats on The Florida Bar Board of Governors. In addition to those currently serving, there are 10 new candidates running for election this term. Of those 62 current and potential board members, only ONE is employed by any governmental entity. I am that one individual.
This means that if I am not elected, there will be no peer representation for literally thousands of assistant public defenders, assistant state attorneys, DCF attorneys, etc. They will have no voice in the board's policy discussions, including those that affect their salary, budget, rules, legislation, and discipline. They will have no influence whatsoever on the direction of the Bar.
If I am elected, however, I will be able to speak for that large constituency, and I will be able to protect and defend their interests before the board. I share their concerns, and I share their needs.
But I am not a one-dimensional candidate. Over the past 14 years, I have not worked only for the government; I have also worked in the private sector and I managed my own firm for several years. During that time, I practiced statewide and I was therefore exposed to the different customs and practices in various parts of the state, giving me a comprehensive view of the practice of law and attendant issues throughout Florida. I have practiced both criminal and civil law, as both plaintiff and defense counsel. I have supervised attorneys, and I have addressed human resources and disciplinary issues. I have overseen trust accounting and advertising. In short, I have experienced first-hand the broad range of issues and matters with which a member of the Board of Governors must be familiar.
I am currently earning my Master of Public Administration degree, along with a Graduate Certificate in nonprofit management, to go along with my J.D. and B.A. in political science. Upon completion of the master's degree program I intend to pursue my Ph.D. in political science.
In addition to Florida's state courts, I am admitted to the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Northern districts of Florida. I am also scheduled to be admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on March 25.
I have the education, knowledge, and experience necessary to represent the interests of all members of The Florida Bar in an exceptional manner. I have the comprehensive and wide-ranging viewpoint necessary to identify and analyze the issues important to the members of the Bar, and to understand the consequences of the board's actions with respect to those issues. I have the ambition, drive, and leadership ability that is necessary to effectively discharge the duties of a member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors.
I am an excellent and well-qualified candidate to represent the Fourth Circuit, and I would appreciate the opportunity to do so. I thank you for your vote and for your support, and I look forward to serving you.
12th Circuit
Timothy A. Knowles
I have placed my name in nomination to be the representative of the 12th Judicial Circuit on The Florida Bar Board of Governors.
I am a native of Bradenton, who attended local public schools. I received a B.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute of Naval Architecture in 1975 and my J.D. from Stetson University in 1982. While practicing as a consulting naval architect with JJ McMullen & Associates in Washington, I received additional training at MIT in Naval Surface Ship Design and became a co-holder of US Patent # 4,341,174 "Bow Dock." I have practiced in Bradenton at the firm of Porges, Hamlin, Knowles, & Hawk, P.A., (and predecessors) since 1984.
In addition to service to my clients, important components of my practice have always been: (1) community service, and (2) service to my profession.
In the area of community service, I have been a member of the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, Inc., for more than 25 years serving two terms as president. Additionally, I have served on the Board of Directors of the Florida Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc., including multiple terms as chair. The alliance was the first collaboration of statewide Boys & Girls Clubs in the nation, and resulted in significant funding of Boys & Girls Club programs throughout our state.
With regard to service to my profession, I have practiced law in Manatee County for over 30 years. During that time, I have served on the Board of Directors of the Manatee County Bar Association, including serving as president in 1999-2000, as well as service on various committees. While president, I attended a state conference for voluntary bar board officers, and a Florida Bar-sponsored round table on diversity in the Bar. At the state level, I was appointed and served on both the 12th Judicial Circuit Grievance and Unlicensed Practice of Law committees. My service on these committees was particularly fulfilling and is a reason that I seek greater involvement in the Board of Governors.
Having practiced law in the 12th Circuit for over 30 years, I have seen great changes in the practice of law and am proud that our circuit still, I believe, continues to exemplify the practice of law in a professional and civil manner. I would hope to bring this perspective to my service on the Board of Governors. Issues of particular interest which I would hope to promote as your representative would be: (1) protection of the independence of the Bar against regulation by any legislative controlled agency; (2) the funding of low income legal services in light of reduced IOTA income and funding to traditional legal service agencies; (3) maintaining funding for the judicial branch; (4) maintaining an independent judiciary; and (5) competition from non-attorney sources.
It would be a great privilege to serve as your 12th Circuit representative on the Board of Governors and your support would be honored by my highest efforts on your behalf.
F. Scott Westheimer
The 12th Circuit needs a strong leader on the Board of Governors who understands our legal community and has demonstrated the dedication necessary to represent our interests. I believe that my experience and commitment to our circuit make me well suited to be your board representative.
Since graduating from the University of Florida College of Law in 1996, I have spent my entire career practicing in the 12th Circuit with Syprett Meshad. As a young lawyer, I gained experience in many different practice areas, which gives me a solid foundation for understanding the diverse range of issues that lawyers face in our circuit. I was privileged to serve our circuit in various capacities, including as president of the Sarasota County Bar Association (SCBA), president of the SCBA Young Lawyers Division, and co-founder and chair of the SCBA Diversity Committee. At the state level, from 2004-2008, I served as the 12th Circuit's elected representative on The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors. Since 2008, I have been appointed each year by the YLD president as an ex-officio member of the YLD Board of Governors, and I currently serve on its Executive Committee. Through these leadership roles, I have gained a unique perspective on the issues facing our legal community, which will be beneficial in serving as an advocate for your interests.
If elected, I will work to maintain a strong, independent, and properly funded judiciary, which is vital to the functioning of our society and the rule of law. As president of the SCBA, I worked together with the Manatee County Bar Association and other bar associations across Florida to fight legislation that would have substantially weakened the judicial branch. That hands-on experience will be invaluable for service on the Board of Governors.
In these troubling economic times, I believe the Bar can do more to assist lawyers with their practices, particularly with the use of technology. With our constantly evolving profession, adapting to technology is imperative to practicing law. The Bar must be at the forefront of these technological advancements and find new ways to use technology to improve services, communicate with its members, offer educational opportunities, and increase member benefits.
I am also a strong supporter of increasing mentorship and educational opportunities for lawyers. With today's pressures on younger lawyers, providing mentorship is becoming more crucial for the Bar. Mentorship not only promotes professionalism, but also strengthens the foundation of our Bar and improves its standing within the community. With 44 percent of the Bar's budget allocated to lawyer regulation and discipline, providing mentorship opportunities is a good investment in the future of our profession. Finally, the Bar's continuing commitment to professionalism, diversity, and inclusion is also critical to our legal community.
I welcome your viewpoints and ideas on how we can improve our profession. If elected, I will be accessible to all lawyers in DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties, and I give you my commitment that I will be a strong advocate for you on the Board of Governors. Thank you for your consideration and I hope to have your vote.
15th Circuit
Ronald P. Ponzoli, Jr.
Three principles guide everything I do in my professional life: hard work, attention to detail, and professionalism. These life principles ensure that as a member of the Board of Governors I will faithfully and diligently represent your interests in The Florida Bar.
As a shareholder with the law firm of Richman Greer, P.A., I have devoted much of my legal career to Bar service, both with The Florida Bar and through the Palm Beach County Bar Association. My history of service includes: serving as president of the North County Section of the Palm Beach County Bar Association; chairing the Palm Beach County Bar Association's Professionalism Committee; serving as a six-year elected member to The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors; and presently serving on The Florida Bar Civil Procedure Rules Committee. These past and present Bar leadership positions, coupled with the strong relationships I have built with Bar leaders through these experiences, will assist me in serving as an effective member of the Board of Governors.
The Florida Bar is facing many important issues in the coming years. As a member of the Board of Governors, I pledge to devote myself to all issues before the Bar, including: the battle for increased court funding and increased funding for government attorneys; educating Florida citizens about merit retention of our judiciary; increasing diversity in Bar leadership and on the bench; and enhancing professionalism and civility throughout the Bar. Each of these issues directly impacts our clients and the quality of the legal profession. I will always have an open ear to ideas and will equally represent all attorneys from our 15th Judicial Circuit on each issue that comes before the Board of Governors.
Please contact me (561-803-3519) if you have any questions concerning my campaign or The Florida Bar. I would consider it a privilege and an honor to represent you on the Board of Governors. With your support and vote we can do great things.
David I. Shiner
If elected as your representative for The Florida Bar Board of Governors, 15th Judicial Circuit, I will ensure that every practicing attorney from my district will benefit from my service.
For those of you who do not know me, I was born in Ft. Lauderdale and, after being raised throughout the Southern United States, I decided to make Palm Beach County my home — both professionally and personally. After graduating locally from Shepard Broad Law School at Nova Southeastern, I started out as a young associate in a traditional small firm and eventually had the honor of starting and maintaining my own law firm in Boca Raton.
By way of background, volunteer work has been an integral part of my life and helping others continues to be a passion. I am dedicated to the legal system and I am committed to ensuring that the practice of law in Florida continues to be the best it can be. Over the years I have volunteered and contributed to numerous local and state bar associations, as well as other organizations, including several local Palm Beach County bar associations and The Florida Bar.
In today's electronic era, streamlining access to the court system is paramount. As a practicing attorney, I understand the difficulties that face lawyers daily — such as the need to create a more efficient online filing and email service process. Let's face it, technology is here to stay, is rapidly changing, and the days of paper filings have become obsolete. For instance, the federal model — although thought to be intimidating — allows a practicing attorney to more efficiently file and serve pleadings and court filings; thus enabling our respective offices to spend more time on client development and case management. Aggressively working on making access to the courts easier will increase our legal communities' quality of life and practice.
In addition, I will focus on creating, maintaining, and making the resources for the traditional small firms more accessible. As a managing attorney, I understand the needs of a traditional small firm. For instance, The Florida Bar currently has many programs that can benefit the traditional firm; one of these valuable resources is LOMAS — which was a great resource, personally. If elected, I would strive to create focused local outreach programs that educate and assist practicing attorneys and their offices regarding these easily accessible, but sometimes forgotten, programs and resources. These Florida Bar resources have personally helped my firm navigate in growing our practice and would assist any practicing attorney; thus, I would strive to make sure all practicing lawyers have knowledge and access to these beneficial resources.
If elected to the Board of Governors, I will use the skills, leadership, and service I have acquired over the years to provide active representation for the 15th Judicial Circuit; I will listen to your voice and advocate on your behalf to ensure that the Bar is working for you. I ask for your vote so that I may continue my commitment to serving our community; thank you for your consideration.
17th Circuit
Debra Moss Curtis
I am a professor of law at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, and a member of The Florida Bar since 1993.
As a practicing lawyer in Florida, and later a member of the NSU Law Community, I have been active in The Florida Bar for many years and would like to bring my service to the next level. From 1997-2000, I was a member of the Public Interest Law Section Executive Council, and served as editor of that section's newsletter for one year. During that time I was building and growing a pro bono program at NSU Law to serve both the 17th Judicial Circuit and the state of Florida.
In 2001, I became a full-time member of the law faculty, and was awarded tenure in 2008. My service to the Bar continued during that time. In 2004, I was appointed to the Advertising Task Force, charged with reviewing the advertising rules, and also served on the Student Education and Admissions to the Bar Committee. In 2006, I served on the Committee on Professionalism.
From 2005-2011, I began my Bar service in which I believe I have made my biggest impact: I became a founding member of the Judicial Independence Committee, charged with ensuring the preservation and protection of a fair, impartial, and independent judiciary. My last year eligible to serve on the now titled Constitutional Judiciary Committee, I was named chair, and also have served as vice chair (two years). My work included service to the Education Subcommittee, the Mission Statement Subcommittee, and supervising the creation of thousands of pages of educational materials regarding judicial independence. These works have covered the current state of the crisis locally, nationally, and globally, and have helped attorneys, educators, and the public focus on the importance of the judiciary as a co-equal branch of the government. I have been actively involved in developing and teaching in the Benchmarks program, bringing adult civics education statewide.
Additionally, I have ties to this work nationally, as a member of Our Courts America, seeking to expand and tie together adult civics education opportunities from various bar associations and courts around the country.
In 2012, I served as the reporter for the Hawkins Commission on Attorney Discipline. I currently serve on the Florida Law Related Education Committee, heading up several projects including the Legal Guide for New Adults and the YouTube video contest for high school students.
As a full-time member of a law faculty I hope to bring a unique perspective to the Board of Governors — helping to bridge the concerns of future lawyers with those of the Bar membership today. I would consider it a high honor to represent the 17th Judicial Circuit on the Board of Governors.
Diana Santa Maria
For the past 27 years, I have been a part of and served our legal profession. I seek to continue this objective by holding a seat on the Bar Board of Governors for the 17th Judicial Circuit.
In addition to being a practicing trial lawyer, I've endeavored to give back to our profession, in a volunteer capacity, throughout my legal career. A commitment to elevating the standards of our profession and to preserving and protecting our system of justice has inspired me along the way.
Some examples of my service to the profession include the following positions to which I have been elected or appointed by my peers, nominated by the Board of Governors, and/or appointed by the governor of the state of Florida:
* President, president-elect, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, ABOTA (Ft. Lauderdale Chapter), 2008-2012
* Board of Directors, Broward County Bar, 2005-2010
* Board of Directors Broward County Justice Association, 2004-2008
* Grievance Committee 17th Judicial Circuit, 2001-2004
* Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission, 2004-2008
* Florida Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, 2004-present
* Florida Bar Citizen's Forum member, 2000-2004
* Florida Justice Association (Academy Fla. Trial Lawyers) Board of Directors, 1996-2006
* National Crime Victim's Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2006-present
* Adjunct Professor of Law, Nova Southeastern University School of Law, 2006
This past year we have seen an unprecedented attack on the independence of our judiciary. As a profession, we must resist any efforts to infringe upon the Seventh Amendment right to a jury trial or to politicize our civil justice system. As lawyers we stand in the best position to ensure that the courthouse doors remain open to those seeking justice and that none be denied access to courts, for any reason.
Given my past experience in leadership roles where decision making, fair play, and a commitment to excellence is required, I believe I bring the necessary skills and sense of purpose to become one of your representatives on the Board of Governors for the 17th Judicial Circuit.
I ask for your trust and your vote and give you my commitment to work hard to protect and preserve the values we cherish and to always strive for excellence on behalf of and for the legal profession and our circuit.
Thank you.
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Alexander Amadeus Grey, previously Tori Andrew Belliachi, also known as robomilk, Cartographer and querkmachine (real name Shaun "Grey" Hargreaves) is a furry fan best known for creating a number of videos and websites concerning the fandom.
Fandom involvement[edit]
Grey became a furry in May 2006, having originally discovered the furry fandom in November 2005. He formally left the fandom in July 2012[1] and has since become heavily active in the brony community.
Grey originally conceived The Furtean Times (and associated holding company Furry Media International) in January 2007, intending to create a free, online furry fanzine. Grey ran The Furtean Times for three years, eventually evolving it into a news-orientated service until closure in September 2010. The majority of the content from The Furtean Times was archived by Flayrah following the site's closure.
Grey operated as head of design for MyFursona between December 2007 and April 2009, being instrumental in the site's early development and spearheading the MyFursona Eden project. Grey returned to the site in January 2011, to assist MyFursona's redevelopment.
Grey became a WikiFur curator in June 2008.
Grey founded the Darn Blimps Minecraft server in February 2011, being dissatisfied with other multiplayer servers he experienced.
Grey was originally named Tori Andrew Belliachi between May 2006 and February 2009. The character of Grey changed on a semi-regular basis, usually every 13 months; these changes were sometimes drastic, ranging from a change of species to minor cosmetic alterations. Some aspects of the character remained consistent through these changes, such as the grey fur colouring and black hair.
Grey's most recent fursona was a light-grey Honduran white bat, standing at 4'1" tall and weighing 220lbs. Nearly half of that weight is made up of cyborg components such as an electronic nervous system, nanobots and large, distinguishing computer goggles. His personality was usually quite eccentric, and he frequently performed unexplainable or unrealistic acts - often in defiance of reality.
Grey's character trademark was the concept of the "orange shirt". Orange is commonly used as an accent against the neutral grey colours of the character, appearing in several images as an orange-coloured shirt. As a bat (the concept of a wing-fitting shirt being a furgonomic challenge) the orange was transferred to the goggles. Many temporary accessories were usually coloured orange.
Fursona development[edit]
Grey's fursona was originally a wolf, although he originally lacked the black headfur that became a character trademark. The earliest variation resembled a Kemonomimi, although this was unintentional.
Following consultation with a therian friend in June 2007, Grey changed species to a folf, a specifically defined 82% wolf and 18% fox hybrid. Grey occassionally used an alt during this time - a nonmorphic fruit bat affectionately named "Tori Battiachi" - that became a precursor to the following fursona.
From July 2008, Grey's fursona was a long-tongued fruit bat. While based significantly on the "Battiachi" character, this version is anthropomorphic. Until August 2009, Grey wore a beret adorned with a Communist star, similar to that of Argentinian revolutionary Che Guevara. Following this, the character was changed to a cyborg, although has no obvious cyborg features. In July 2011, he changed to a Honduran white bat.
Conventions and furmeets[edit]
Between 2007 and 2009, Grey held a private furmeet to celebrate his birthday. He frequently attended Manchester mini-meets from 2007 to 2009, in which he assisted as a handler for fursuit parades. Grey was co-organiser of the Manchester fatfur-meets with Little Wolf.
Grey attended ConFuzzled 2010 - his first convention - assisting with the fursuit parade. Grey previously attended ConFuzzled 2008 as a media representative, reporting for The Furtean Times.
YouTube Furry War[edit]
Grey entered the fray of the YouTube Furry War after posting a video response to an anti-furry troll - believing the individual to simply be misinformed - he provided corrections to the troll video. More videos followed, building up a small following. In August 2007 he announced he left the war for lack of any good arguments being made against him.
Furry Guru[edit]
Mere days after the end of the YouTube Furry War series a new series began named Furry Guru, in which Grey answered questions from people both in and outside of the fandom. This series was commended by a number of "popular" furries including Silentwulf and 2 Gryphon. It is also credited for creating a number of new furries, notably Tamias, a long-term furry spectator. This series ended in March 2008 due to personal commitments.
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom[edit]
Grey founded the Placeponi.es placeholder image service and Bristol Bronies meet and social organisation in July 2012, which holds events on a weekly basis.
He attended BUCK in August 2012.
External links[edit]
|This person is a WikiFur user:
- Grey's Adventures
- Alexander Grey's Guest Art Gallery
- querkmachine - general fandom blog
- Grey's Anatomy - web drifter blog
- ToriBelliachi on YouTube
- querkmachine on deviantART
- Formerly robomilk on deviantART
Fur Affinity[edit]
- AlexGrey on Fur Affinity
- ToriBelliachi on Fur Affinity
- robomilk on Fur Affinity


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Binghamton University plans tax seminar
The Professional Development and Research (PDR) arm of Binghamton University's School of Education and Human Development, in cooperation with the United States Internal Revenue Service and the New York State Department of Taxation, will hold an IRS Tax Practitioners' seminar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, at the Binghamton Regency on Water Street in downtown Binghamton.
The annual seminar will update preparers of federal and New York State tax returns with information relating to income tax changes. Topics to be covered include IRS and New York State tax updates, education credit issues, e-services updates and "no fuss" retirement plans for small business. Professional development credits will be granted for a full day of attendance.
Speakers will include tax specialists from the New York State Taxation Department and the Federal Revenue Service as well as the IRS Service Center and the Education and Communications Center.
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Matheny gives Mallards walk-off win
Mallards continue six-game home stand Thursday
MADISON, Wis. - The Madison Mallards are still battling to get to first place in the Northwoods League, and a walk-off win Wednesday helped them in their quest.
Madison Mallards center fielder Tate Matheny knocked in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday to give the Mallards a 2-1 walk-off win over the Battle Creek Bombers.
Matheny hit a ground ball to the shortstop with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth, but the throw home was late, and the Mallards walked off with the victory to go 16-10 on the season.
Right fielder Luke Meeteer of UW-Milwaukee got the other RBI for the Mallards in the bottom of the seventh, when he nailed a triple over the head of Bombers center fielder to knock in Jeff Zahn.
Mallards starter Jamie Nunn struck out eight batters but lasted just five innings. He allowed one run on five hits and walked one batter.
The Mallards start a two-game home series against the Wisconsin Woodchucks Thursday.


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When, while getting undressed for the night, you pull unused poop bags out from inside your bra because your show skirt didn't have pockets...
When, while getting undressed for the night, you pull unused poop bags out from inside your bra because your show skirt didn't have pockets...
When Your Bosch Dishwasher starts your Kitchen on Fire...and you grab all 6 dogs...and Pray and then Thank the LORD you trained your dogs to...Two side heal...and March the entire gang out to the safety of the Barn with 3 dogs healing on your left and 3 dogs healing on your right...all while trying to get 911 to answer their phone.... Run back in and put out the fire yourself by soaking dog towels and throwing them on the flames ...and using more water from your Big Dog water pails....and have the fire out by the time the Police and Firetrucks arrive.... Still saying my prayers ....that my dogs, house and I are wonderful (kitchen not so cute).
Wing Contender MH - BIRDIE
Super Sonic Anniversary Code SH - KISS
Redstar Kiss The Plate. - SAFE
HRCH Barn Ridge Hayseed Bubba-Bubba-RIP(1999-2011) Gone but never Forgotten
HR Landmarks Icebreaker-ICE(2004-2014) Forever in our Hearts
When you spend 5 hrs online researching dog foods then 2 hrs driving around town to see what's available locally and then back to the computer to check on what you found b4 settling on a food.
Nordahl's Queen of Spades (Sadie)
Nordahl's Dream in Extreme JH (Dixie)
Wild Meadow Retrievers
...when you're sitting in a large grass seed field, in the pouring rain, when it's 33 degrees out, throwing dead stinky ducks, and the guys working on the irrigation system ride by on the tractor and look at you and comment about "that looks like a tough way to make a living", and I didn't have the heart to tell them I had taken a vacation day from my "real" job to be out there training...
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A Lab has no appreciation for the artistic value of a bonsai tree, but does appreciate their potential as chew toys.
"So what is big is not always the Trout nor the Deer but the chance, the being there. And what is full is not necessarily the creel nor the freezer, but the memory." ~ Aldo Leopold
"The Greatest Obstacle to Discovery is not Ignorance -- It is the Illusion of Knowledge" ~ Daniel Boorstin
When your husband's question changes from "what's going on this week-end" to "what time you will be home from training".
When you know more about what food your dogs eat (and have eaten) than you know about ANY human food


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We all remember Chloe Sevigny's blowjob scene from the Brown Bunny right? Well apparently, bitch's head got messed up and hasn't recovered ever since. In Playboy's 20 Questions, Chloe told the mad that she thinks she needs to see a shrink for allowing Vincent Gallo to stick his diseased peen in her mouth. Via Gawker:
"What's happened with that is all very complicated. There are a lot of emotions. I'll probably have to go to therapy at some point. But I love Vincent. The film is tragic and beautiful, and I'm proud of it and my performance. I'm sad that people think one way of the movie, but what can you do?"
Goodness…I think we all need to go to therapy for that scene. She must've used a cheese grater to clean her tongue with Gallo's mangy dick. AND, she fuckin' swallowed. Any bitch who digested that dude's goop would need therapy.


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Take a trip to the Orient with every mouthful of this veggie-packed and boldly flavored soup!
If you can't find cellophane noodles, you can use vermicelli instead. Simply cook and drain 3 ounces vermicelli as directed on package, and stir into soup in step 4.
Sesame oil comes in two varieties. One is light in color and has a light, nutty flavor. The darker sesame oil has a stronger flavor and aroma. Feel free to use either one in this recipe.
A salad of pink grapefruit sections, sliced seeded cucumbers and sliced celery tossed with your favorite Asian dressing goes great with this noodle soup dinner. Try topping the salad with rice crackers for extra crunch.
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The following is being reported at gamespot.
PlayStation 3 not a console?
While Sony basks in the success of its PlayStation 2, expectations are rising that its successor will be out by 2005, in an entirely different form.
Sony remains tight-lipped about the timing of its next-generation product's debut, but it is dropping some hints about the PlayStation 3's likely shape--or more accurately, lack of shape.
"We're not thinking about hardware," said Kenichi Fukunaga, spokesman for Sony Computer Entertainment. "The ideal solution would be having an operating system installed in various home appliances that could run game programs."
Fueling expectations of a 2005 target date is a chip project between Sony, IBM, and Toshiba, Japan's largest chipmaker and coproducer of the PS2's complex microprocessor. The four-year project, code-named Cell and set for completion in spring 2005, aims to create a powerful processor for home electronics with ultrafast Internet connections that could, for example, transmit high-resolution moving pictures.
"It's possible PlayStation 3 would come out in 2005, since that's when Sony's Cell project will yield something," said Kazuharu Miura, an analyst at Daiwa Institute of Research. He added that, by 2005, Japan's broadband infrastructure for high-speed Internet service will be largely complete, and Sony will likely have a clearer idea of what kind of online games people want to play.
Sony said it had not decided how to integrate the Cell processor into its next game console, but the general idea is to use the chip in Internet servers and home electronics to divide computing tasks among networked machines.
This would give the devices as much processing power as a supercomputer, such as IBM's Deep Blue machine that defeated Gary Kasparov at chess, and enable them to handle everything from games to video recording to downloading data from the Internet.
"We've started with boxes--making boxes to do specific things. But if you have a chip this powerful, you can add functions to any box. It's reverse thinking," Fukunaga said.
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"So what is big is not always the Trout nor the Deer but the chance, the being there. And what is full is not necessarily the creel nor the freezer, but the memory." ~ Aldo Leopold
"The Greatest Obstacle to Discovery is not Ignorance -- It is the Illusion of Knowledge" ~ Daniel Boorstin
Usually before someone gets sponsored they need a performance record that is looked up to. All though the T-ball I watched yesterday had sponsors. They also did not keep score. HPW
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"Sometimes we just gotta do what is right". Jerry 2006
See ya in the field. HPW http://www.sagaciouskennel.com/
Ethics: Doing the right thing when no one else is looking...
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Dorie's Lady of the Lake(1K bird club)
Never play leap frog with a unicorn.
It seems to me that the best thing for the city and the sport would not be to sponsor an individual but sponsor a trial in the area or work to attract the MN or the NFC or something. The bang for the buck in terms of hotel tax, people spending $ in the area would be better. Huntsville, AL visitors bureau seems to get a fair amount of mileage from doing SRS stuff, although that is televised
Dear Jay: Recently as I was looking for my callbacks Sat pm I discovered a group of people who have very strong opinions regarding having the city of Little Rock sponsor their dog. After reading 6 pages of --- would you, as the Head of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and as the owner of a currently running FC/AFC Ride Sally Ride, inform these people what your city's policy is. The majority of the RTF people have never been to or run a licensed field trial and thus they are unaware of procedures and the people who do. Strange that your dog and your passion are unknown within the city government. SEE YOU A__ I told you that just because you win an Open and Qualify for Nationals you are still a "NOBODY".
just to those interested first thing monday morning i found the secretary and asked her if she could give me back my packet as i was no longer interested in having the city sponsor me. she said "oh any reason why" i said i'd rather not have the city sponsor my hobby or lose my amateur status.
Carol Howey
Owned and handled by Cruisin' with Indiana Jones, JH
Alternate Handler: Westwind Buffalo Soldier
Apprentice Handler: Snake River Medicine Man, SH
I have seen a truck that parks around the chamber with a 2 or 3 hole dog box and often wondered I wish I knew who that was so we could train. Now I know.
Is this a letter u sent to him? Now I am afraid my ignorance on the procedures and trials may lead to what 2tall mentioned in his comment?


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V. What should be the basis of representation?
It should be in no respect narrower than that now existing in any of our States. I hold, it should be adult franchise, with a high educational test. This would tell heavily against the natives, most of whom the educational test would exclude. I therefore think that, where natives are still living in large masses, under a tribal tenure, some arrangement should be made for their electing a certain if small number of direct representatives to the Federal Parliament; but all natives not still living under tribal tenure would of course come under the ordinary law for all citizens. I am in favour of an educational test, mainly because it may serve as a stimulus in the direction of education to both the poor whites and natives.
It has been suggested that the voters' roll as at present existing in each State should be taken as the basis of representation for the Federal Parliament. This would have this one immense advantage, that the more retrogressive States, with a narrow electoral basis, would be almost compelled to enlarge it, in order to obtain their adequate share of representation in the Central Parliament.


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Want to know how to cook the perfect soft- or hard-cooked egg? Or the fluffiest scramble? Martha shares these and other secrets as she teaches viewers all they need to know about eggs, the world's most versatile protein. Whether you like your egg over easy or sunny-side up, Martha shows you how to prepare them properly every time, with easy-to-master techniques and tips. You'll learn a clever method for frying eggs, a surefire omelet recipe, and the key to a foolproof frittata.
Martha Stewart makes this frittata recipe with fingerling potatoes for breakfast on the "Eggs" episode of "Martha Stewart's Cooking School."
Adapted from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School" cookbook (2008)
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Additional meningitis B vaccine clinic will be held
Posted March 24, 2014; 12:43 p.m.
The University will hold another meningitis B vaccine clinic from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 26-27, in Frist Campus Center, Level B, multipurpose room. Eligible individuals may receive the first or second dose of the vaccine.
Individuals who received only one dose of the vaccine at previous campus clinics are still at an increased risk of getting meningitis. Because protection provided by the first dose declines over time, two doses of the vaccine are needed for full immunity.
Please review the information about eligible campus groups, requirements to receive the vaccine and other clinic details on the University's meningitis website.


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Satisfy the meat lovers and the veggie lovers at your table with this quick-cook main-dish salad.
Any kind of lettuce can be used instead of the iceberg. And feel free to use other salad veggies instead of—or in addition to—the ones listed here.
Open a bag of already-washed salad blend to use in place of the iceberg lettuce. You'll save chopping time and add variety to your salad!
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Needed: An Antiwar Movement That Puts Peace Over Politicians
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After campaigning as the candidate of change, the man awarded a Nobel Prize for peace has given the world nothing but more war. Yet despite Barack Obama's continuation – nay, escalation – of the worst aspects of George W. Bush's foreign policy, including his very own illegal war in Libya, you'd be hard-pressed to find the large-scale protests and outrage from the liberal establishment that characterized his predecessor's reign (and only seems to pop up when a Republican's the one dropping the bombs).
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Is the yelp used in the spring by a hen for mating?
Just woundering since most call manufacturers sort of advertize that way. (watching hunting shows today, its raining /sleating out) This call will bring that love sick gobbler in, etc. You all seen the ads.
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UW-Whitewater sports star's new life fuels Warhawks
'Hawks basketball player turns to football
Chris Davis has done it all at UW-Whitewater. He's a former D3 National Player Of The Year and 2012 D3 Basketball National Champion. Now Davis is trying to help the Warhawks football team to a national championship of their own. As a backup tight end, he's more mentor than star.
"He's like a father to us, it's awesome," a teammate said.
At 25 years old on a college campus, Davis is more senior citizen than senior class.
"I've been around for so long, that's why they call me Old Man," Davis said.
But to truly appreciate Davis today, you have to understand his journey.
"I get ashamed sometimes of where I've been," he said. "It's a good story, but I wish I didn't have to tell this story."
This story goes back to Davis' childhood.
His father was in jail for 10 years. His mom worked two jobs. Trouble always seemed to find Davis.
"I was a knucklehead," Davis said. "Always getting in trouble, getting suspended. I smoked weed in high school and that really messed with my mind."
As a sophomore at Madison East, Davis dropped out of school. When he returned a year and a half later, he made the honor roll. He also made All-Big 8 in basketball and football.
"I didn't want to be a statistic," Davis explained. "I didn't want to end up in jail, or dead, or for something bad to happen to me. I wanted to stand up and say 'Here I am, I'm a better person.'"
A week before graduation, Davis became a father.
"When you have a child, you're their role model," Davis said. "What's he going to do if he sees me doing bad things? I knew I couldn't do that. I had to become a good father. I had to show him right and wrong, and I wanted to make sure he didn't go down the same path I went down."
For Davis, maturity was a process. As a sophomore playing basketball at MATC, He was kicked off the team for fighting with a teammate.
"That was my strike two. I never got a strike three," Davis said.
After a year away from school and basketball, Davis got a call from Whitewater Basketball coach Pat Miller, who recruited him in high school.
"After talking with Chris, it was clear he had an agenda for what he wanted to do academically and what he wanted to accomplish in basketball," Miller said. "I think having his son played a big factor in his maturation. After looking at the whole situation, I decided it was worth the risk."
Davis said Miller's guidance helped him in his journey.
"Every athlete needs someone to push them," Davis said. "He was definitely that person who pushed me to get in the weight room, to get in better shape, and to work on things I needed to work on. It helped."
It helped him become not just a star, but a leader. But all the wins and all the accolades pale in comparison to giving his son, little Chris, the childhood he never had.
"He's a good kid. I couldn't ask for anything else," the proud father said. "He doesn't swear, he's polite, and he loves basketball just like his dad. I couldn't ask for much else."
Miller added: "For Chris, it's a great story, because it could have been a very different story. There were people around Chris and supported him to make it a great story."
Ask Davis what he'd like his ultimate message to be, and it's simple: never lose hope.
"There aren't a lot of people that would reach out and give attention to a kid who's in trouble like I was. I want them to know that most kids that are in trouble still can have a future. I'm a living testament of that."


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Hayden Yampa Valley Regional Airport Manager Dave Ruppel said he expects little to no impacts for passengers at the Hayden airport today after a private jet slid off a runway late Friday and closed the airport to flights until about noon Saturday.
Airport officials said no injuries or significant damage occurred after the jet, a Gulfstream IV based in Connecticut, experienced engine troubles while trying to take off and slid into mud between the airport's active runway and taxiway at about 10:30 p.m. Friday.
Crews worked overnight to move the jet out of an area that prevented incoming or outgoing flights on one of the busiest tourism weekends of the winter.
The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association is forecasting about 12,000 visitors in Steamboat Springs for Presidents Day weekend.
Assistant Airport Manager Dean Smith said United Airlines canceled one Saturday morning flight from Denver. Continental also canceled a Saturday flight from Newark, N.J. A couple other flights were prepared to divert to Denver but landed at YVRA once the runway was opened, Smith said. He estimated that 200 passengers were directly affected.
Ruppel said Saturday evening that flights and schedules were back on track.
"As far as I know, the only carryover is that the Newark flight … decided to reschedule and come in (today)," he said. "It didn't have as much of a negative impact as we thought it might."
Smith said the Gulfstream IV was based in Norwich, Conn., arrived from that area and had dropped off some passengers before preparing to take off for California.
Smith said one engine overpowered a second, faulty engine during the takeoff attempt, forcing the jet into a spin and causing it to slide off the runway.
"It wasn't necessarily a pilot error thing, it was just a mechanical situation that happened," Smith said.
He said the slide was not weather-related. Smith and Ruppel said the name of the plane's owner was not released.
A pilot, co-pilot and flight attendant were on board, Smith said.
Crews led by Smith and Ruppel were at YVRA all night Friday and early Saturday working to move the jet and re-open the airport to flights.
Smith credited YVRA maintenance superintendent Todd DuBois; public safety director and fire chief Tyler Whitmore; and Don Kaplan, of Galaxy Aviation, the airport's fixed-base operator, with their work to manage the jet-moving effort.
"All of those guys did an incredible job," Smith said Saturday.
He said the jet slid into mud as much as 10 inches deep.
"We had to actually jack the aircraft up using airbags, to get the wheels up out of the mud," Smith said. "We had to build a plywood road out of the mud."
He described this particular Gulfstream IV as "a $28 million jet" that could hold as many as about 20 passengers.
"It's an executive-type airplane," Smith said. "It's a very plush, luxurious way to transport."
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Economy Watch
HSH Nordbank booked a loss provision of 2 billion euros for loans to its struggling shipping clients.
The fourth-quarter performance might be a blip, but there are plenty of indicators it isn't.
China's container ports got off to a strong start in 2017.
Traffic began to take off in the second half of the year.
A gradual return to more open domestic and international trade policies provided a small spark to the Brazilian economy in late 2016 and boosts carrier optimism.
Strong consumer demand driving double-digit growth in imports.
US spot truckload rates jump as volumes rise 17 percent in the first week of March.
After a "tougher" than expected start to the year, Swift Transportation expects more from March.
IHS Markit Chief Economist Nariman Behravesh discusses the US and global economic outlook with a particular focus on the impact on container trade.
Pressure on truckload rates abates, at least temporarily, as demand remains moderate.


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By Sheena Barnett/NEMS Daily Journal
TUPELO – Two Tupelo residents have been arrested in what Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson called an "enormous" heroin-fueled burglary ring.
An array of jewelry, a set of golf clubs, a gaming console and video games were among the stolen property recovered at one Tupelo residence that came from nine burglaries that spanned Tupelo and Lee, Pontotoc and Union counties.
Zachary Miles, 27, and Sandy A. Foster, 38, both of Tupelo, are charged with nine counts of burglary each, and each of their bonds was set at $2 million on Monday.
"We've had a rash of burglaries in the last two and a half, three weeks, where doors have been kicked in and jewelry and things taken," Johnson said.
Though much of the property was recovered, much more of the expensive jewelry had already been taken to cash for gold businesses.
Investigators believe Foster and Miles committed the burglaries to fuel heroin habits, Johnson said.
"It was an enormous burglary ring that probably had others involved," he said.
More than seven others have been arrested in connection, and charged with either drug possession or possession of stolen property.
Johnson expects more arrests in connection to the burglary ring, and Foster and Miles could expect more charges from other counties.
The burglaries have kept sheriff's deputies busy the past few weeks.
"There would be five or six houses hit in a day, jumping from county to county," Johnson said.
Miles is currently on probation with the Mississippi Department of Corrections for uttering a forgery, another charge related to drugs, Johnson said.


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As we arrived in town, we spotted a Walmart with a large parking lot on the side to park for the day while we ventured around town. We started with a stop at Goldsmith Seeds. This is one of the largest seed developers in the world for flowers. Keegan, Collin, and I strolled through some of their outdoor flower gardens learning the names of the new varieties and the boys playing in the goldfish pond, while Chris worked out. Keegan's favorite part was photographing the flowers in the gardens and Collin loved trying to touch the goldfish and get wet.
After Chris picked us back up, we headed over to a county park, Chitactac-Adams Heritage Park that was inhabited by indians who left petroglyphs many years ago. We went on the self-guided walking tour for 30 minutes and the boys also climbed the rocks like the indians did.
Next, our day wouldn't have been complete without a trip to Garlic World to try and experience the reputation of Gilroy. We taste tested some garlic pickles, pickled garlic, and believe it or not, vanilla-garlic ice cream. When you first taste the ice cream you taste a hint of garlic and then it gets better, but leaves a distinct garlic taste in your mouth long after.
It was such a beautiful day, we decided to end our day with a bike ride at Christmas Park and made a stop by a local baseball game to watch for a bit. Keegan and Collin are becoming avid baseball fans and having so much fun throwing and catching with Chris while we've been in CA.
We returned back to our RV and Riley (our dog) at dusk and the boys rode their scooter and wave board in our "private" parking lot at Walmart until dark. Chris ran in Walmart for a few things and bought the boys one of their favorite movies, Fly Away Home, a story about geese. So, the guys are in the bedroom watching the movie together all snuggled up. We overnighted in the parking lot for a "free" night with some fellow campers and a couple big rigs. We're moving on to San Jose, CA tomorrow for the day. -Kelly


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While The Artist was busy scooping up accolades, adoration, and Oscars stateside, another film was busy winning the hearts and standing ovations of France. The Intouchables (Les intouchables) is the story of a millionaire rendered quadriplegic by a paragliding accident, Philippe (François Cluzet), and Driss (Omar Sy), the young man from the projects he hires as his caretaker. Based on a true story, and directed and written by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, the ebbs and flow of the plotline are pure French: moments of unadulterated joy (the pair ditches Paris for a day to parachute among the mountains — watch Driss's face, it's priceless), melting seamlessly into Philippe's ghostly pain and alienation, and then swinging up again. The chemistry between Cluzet and Sy is effortless, and the cinematography is stunning.
>> READ: "Review: The Intouchables" <<
I caught up with Toledano during his time in Boston to find out what it's like to be behind a cinematic powerhouse, and found out it's just as weird as you'd expect it to be.
What was the most challenging aspect for you in adapting this story? Not disappointing the people who had the generosity to allow us to adapt it. In general, they are both very symbolic: for disabled people, as well as all the social groups from the projects. It was a challenge to not disappoint anyone involved in and around these two groups. In truth, we were scared about what the reactions from the handicapped world would be to our jokes. We make some politically incorrect jokes, and we didn't want them thinking we had no right to speak on their behalf. The second challenge was that in France, it's not always easy to touch people through film. On this point, we feel extremely fulfilled. When you have so much success, it's not normal! In the States, you have no problem with this kind of success, it's easily respected.
How does the measure of success of Les intouchables compare to your other films? There is no point of comparison! We made 42 stops in the tour before release in France, and each time, there was a standing ovation, with two or three minutes of applause. That's never happened to us. People weren't saying "Bravo," they were saying Thank you after they saw it, which is weird for us, to hear. My neighbors never came to say, "You made that movie!" before, so everything has changed. It's a little bit unexpected and you don't know how to react. Give me two million admission and I'm happy, but 20 million . . . I don't know how to react. It's once in a lifetime, I don't think it will ever happen again like this.
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Hey, if you have had to put up with all of Slick Willie's BS over the years, wouldn't you be pi$$ed off too?
Hey, if you have had to put up with all of Slick Willie's BS over the years, wouldn't you be pi$$ed off too?
Train the dog, the ribbons will take care of themselves.
I hadn't bothered to watch the video until just a few minutes ago as I was sure her supposedly livid reaction was hyped up in the headlines and that it probably wasn't that big of a deal. It was well worth watching and some needed comic relief...and if anything, the headlines didn't do her reaction justice. She was madder than a hatter and came off as a total b-word. Just when her image as a harpy had been softened she reminds everyone why she's not very well liked by the masses. I didn't see any links to it on this thread, so here it is in all its glory: http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpu...-of-state.html
FWIW...the student supposedly asked about Obama and it was translated wrong:
The only problem? Apparently the translator made a mistake and the student had wanted to know what President Obama thought of the deal. A State Department official tells ABC News the student went up to Clinton after the event and told her he was misquoted. No immediate word yet how Clinton responded.
Regardless of the error, the notion of Secretary Clinton's deference to her husband clearly touched a nerve with America's top diplomat.
I'll take the river down to still water and ride a pack of dogs.
The question that was asked was, "Thank you. Mrs Clinton, we've all heard about the Chinese contracts in this country. The interference is from the World Bank against this contract. What does Mr. Clinton think through the mouth of Mrs. Clinton and what does Mr. Mutombo think on this situation? Thank you very much."
Her response, after looking to moderators (with background conversation presumably for some kind of confirmation regarding the question), was "Wait, you want me to tell you what my husband thinks? My husband is not the Secretary of State, I am. So if you ask my opinion I'll tell you my opinion. I'm not going to be channeling my husband." (I think I got that right). What would you have preferred her to say? Personally, I would have liked a response along the lines of "I can't and won't speak for my husband. I could tell you my opinion as Secretary of State, but the World Bank (the subject of the question) does not report to me." It was interesting since I suspect that she had no intention of answering the question which addressed World Bank concerns about Chinese requests for financial guarantees that might further hurt the Congo's debt situation.
Jeff Goodwin
Don't you know if must still froth Mrs. Clinton that she lost the Presidency to this Kenyan. I bet she still has nightmares. She should be in the White House...not him. She deserved it. She earned it by having to put up with all of Billy's affairs, the blue dress and all the humiliation. She was the New York Senator. It was her turn. The White House was HERS!
And what does she get for all her hard work? A trip to The Congo!!! And her husband gets all the glory by returning the two young ladies back to the United States and then heads straight for Vegas where he gets to celebrate his birthday...without her!
She's got to be pissed. Life isn't fair. No wonder she hates men!
I bet Bill is taking a ride on the Wheel of Fortune tonight for his birthday!
"Do more than is required of you"
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The boys are running all the real interesting spots in the world and she get's the Congo. Talk about the back of the bus. I thought to myself when I saw her reaction, please lord don't let there be a loaded gun lying around anywhere, we could of had ourselves an international incident.
"The longer you let a dog go in the wrong direction the more they think they are going in the right direction" Don Remien.
GerryI just watched a tape of the question and response on CNN. The questioner clearly said (or the interpreter clearly said) "What does Mr. Clinton say through Mrs. Clinton....." The question did not ask about the President.
Her response was so un-stateswomanlike, there can be no defense of her reaction. She could have easily used what most politicos use: ignore the insult as if it never happened, "MY own position on ___ is ..."Even if the question had been as Hillary interpreted it, her response could have been handled ever so much better than she did.
That said, I think she is probably more intelligent than Billy. Perhaps once again proving that a silver tongue will get you further in politics than intelligence
"Know in your heart that all things are possible. We couldn't conceive of a miracle if none ever happened." -Libby Fudim
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I just saw the clip and to me the body language was far more telling than the words she uttered.
Undiplomatic chip on shoulder regards


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When first meeting her, Rachel Brace seems like any other eight-year-old girl, albeit a little more outgoing than some.
When you learn Rachel's story, that smile on her face seems all the more exceptional.
At 15 months old, Rachel's parents started to notice something wasn't quite right about her. She couldn't stand properly. Her mother, Kimberely Brace, thought there was something wrong with Rachel's feet or legs.
It turned out to be a very severe case of Type 1 diabetes.
By the age of four, Rachel was having her fingers poked at least 10 times a day for blood-sugar testing and was receiving up to eight needles of insulin a day.
"It's devastating to have to poke a little girl that many times," says Brace.
Some relief came when Rachel got an insulin pump after being on the list for one, but the child's schedule and that of her parents is still rough, to say the least.
It starts at 6:30 a.m. and involves her mother going to school at some point every day to check on her. After Rachel goes to bed at 8:30 at night, one of her parents checks her blood sugar levels at 10:30 p.m. and then again at 3 a.m. Rachel is so accustomed to it she doesn't wake up when her parents prick her fingers.
Even with such diligence, Rachel's diabetes is oppressive enough to be a threat.
"I've been stood up in the kitchen and she collapses on the floor," says Brace.
That kind of thing can happen about once a month, she adds. They've almost lost Rachel four times since she developed diabetes.
But there's something new on the medical technology market that could make life for the Braces a lot easier and Rachel's, in particular, a lot safer.
It's called a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS).
The CGMS is a sensor that's injected under the skin and sends continuous readings of blood-sugar levels via a transmitter to the insulin pump throughout the day and night.
The CGMS identifies fluctuations and trends that might otherwise go unnoticed, even with the work Rachel's parents are already putting into monitoring her sugar levels. It detects dangerously low overnight blood-sugar levels and high blood-sugar levels that can spike between meals. It can also help identify how things like diet and exercise affect the blood sugars, giving Rachel a shot at a more normal life. Her diabetes is so unpredictable now that Rachel is almost confined to the house Brace says. She has never been to a sleep-over because her sugar levels have to be checked throughout the night. She requires constant monitoring and care, Brace says.
The CGMS takes 288 sugar readings a day. Every five minutes it sends a new reading to the insulin pump. After six days, the sensor is replaced.
"This is the next thing to a pancreas. ... This is the best that it's going to get for as long as it's going to be," says Brace.
Of particular value to the Braces is the fact the CGMS will send an alert 15 minutes before Rachel's sugars go low or high. This will help Rachel in adjusting her insulin before the drop or rise actually happens, her mother says.
Right now, Rachel gets 10 to 15 finger pokes each day, more when she's sick. And that's been the case every day for the past seven years. With the CGMS, she would need just two to keep the pump calibrated and keep it active — one in the morning and one at night.
Twelve fewer finger pricks a day would be life-changing for Rachel, says Brace.
The problem is the CGMS is beyond the Braces financial abilities and neither their insurance nor MCP will cover the device.
The initial cost of the CGMS is $1,500, though there is a $700 promotion price on now that ends April 26. After that initial purchase, there's a cost of $350 per month.
Brace had to quit work years ago to take care of Rachel. She and her husband also have two other young children. Their medical insurance is quite good, covering the barrage of other medical costs Rachel's condition requires, but they still have to pay for it up front before being reimbursed. Between the prescriptions and the regular drugstore purchases needed, their bills in that area alone added up to more than $10,000 last year.
Her insurance company told her there are probably only five companies in the country that would cover the cost of the CGMS. Since the new technology was released on March 25, she's been emailing everybody from the premier to members of both opposition parties — anybody she thinks might be able to help .
So far the message has been the same, she says.
"Sorry. It's not covered."
There's another line Brace often hears that's even more frustrating.
"It's a sin that you're working people."
That line particularly grates Brace.
"I don't think that your child's life should depend on if you work or if you don't work. If you have credit cards or if you don't. Or if you have money in the bank," she says.
As for Rachel, she doesn't sugar-coat much when asked about how it feels to be jabbed 10 plus times a day.
"It hurts!" she says.
When her sugars drop, she says she feels weird. Her mother is worried that so many fluctuations in her daughter's sugars will lead to larger problems later in Rachel's life.
"With all the ups and downs and all the highs and lows ... someday Rachel is going to have trouble with her kidneys."
Brace says the CGMS will put a stop to the fluctuations because it lets the diabetic know before the sugars drop or spike too much.
It's tempting to just charge the price of the device, she says, but financially it's too risky, even with the benefits to her daughter's life.
In the meantime there's no break from the work and managing the risk of Rachel's condition.
"Diabetes don't take a vacation. Diabetes don't sleep. This is 24 hours a day, seven days a week," says Brace.
As for who to contact next, Brace is out of ideas. She says the only thing for her to do is to continue being mother, doctor and nurse for her daughter morning, afternoon and night.


text: Isn't is just great that a bunch of Hollywood elitists decided to get together and do a public address announcement for all of us unwashed, ignorant and backwards ass, common folks so we can better understand the ills of gun violence? Will the hypocrisy ever end? Let's see, they make millions in movies which promote violence, Hollywood gets millions in tax credits yet we are to blame for the violence surrounding guns. You progressives must really be proud!


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Well it's time to do my honors project and I have been thinking of beginning development on a game that I can turn into a personal project after I graduate.
I want to do something similar to what Nexus War (now closed) and Urban Dead are like. I know MMO is a bad word around here when it comes to first game development topics but I really don't have delusions of grandeur and want to make the next WoW. I think a simple web based, tile map MMO shouldn't be too hard but I am willing to reconsider if I get genuine advice to stay clear.
So I would also love to get advice on how to flesh out the game design? I have little slices of the big picture in my mind and I want to do this properly and really plan it out before I just "dive in" to programming (my usual approach) and find out I have an unplayable piece of garbage. So tips and hints on how to properly plan a game would be great!
Any links to articles (I did a google search but am looking for more) would be appreciated as well as any personal advice.
Update: It appears the above reads like I am new to making games, please read this post (or just read the whole thread) to better understand my situation.
Thanks a bunch
Edited by Kasuko, 11 December 2012 - 12:32 PM.


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By NEMS Daily Journal
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The offense started fast, which it hadn't done the two previous games. State took a 7-0 lead thanks to a 74-yard drive on its first possession of the game.
Quarterback Tyler Russell was sharp on that drive and was sharp the whole game. He finished 26 of 38 for 295 yards, a touchdown and a late interception. Russell now has 17 touchdown passes, a new MSU single-season record.
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MSU gave up some big plays in the passing game, on two drives in particular. LSU covered 71 yards in four plays just before the half, with Zach Mettenberger connecting on passes of 36 and 20 yards.
In the third quarter, Mettenberger led an 80-yard touchdown drive, completing 4 of 5 for 64 yards. That gave LSU a 30-17 lead.
Also, MSU struggled to run the ball, gaining just 47 yards. Starter LaDarius Perkins was out with an injury.
Keys for victory
Evaluating the keys for victory in Saturday's GameDay section:
1. Tackle: MSU did a better job of wrapping up, and that was especially evident in the run defense. The Bulldogs have been gashed a few times by opposing running backs and have given up a lot of yards after contact.
But LSU averaged only 3.1 yards per carry and totaled 119 rushing yards.
2. Start faster: State got off on the right foot by scoring on its opening possession for a 7-0 lead. Russell was 5 of 6 for 58 yards on the drive, and MSU got backup Dak Prescott involved, with the redshirt freshman tossing a 9-yard touchdown pass to tight end Marcus Green.
3. Keep Russell upright: MSU used a lot of quick passes to protect Russell from LSU's dangerous defensive ends, and the offensive line performed admirably. Russell wasn't sacked – until the fourth quarter. He went down on consecutive plays after leading MSU down to LSU's 15-yard line, and that killed the scoring threat.
Russell was in command of the offense and managed to keep MSU within striking distance despite a struggling run game. His 26 completions and 295 passing yards were both career highs.
Bottom line
MSU played better than it had against Alabama and Texas A&M, but it was still a loss. The Bulldogs (7-3, 3-3 SEC) are now on a three-game losing streak and need to gather themselves for the final two games against Arkansas and Ole Miss. A strong finish should land a good bowl draw.


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Effort Quotes, Sayings about trying
Nobody knows exactly what he's capable of until he tries!
It doesn't matter if you lose, it matters if you don't try.
You'll never know, until you try it. Or else, you'll regret it.
Try again and never give up, for only in trying can one succeed.
It's better to try and fail than to never know and always wonder.
It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.
– Franklin D. Roosevelt
Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.
– John F. Kennedy
I do not believe in luck, but in rewards of human endeavors.
The more you try, the more you learn and the more opportunities you have to reach your goal.
Effort is important but knowing where to put the effort is what counts most.
Extra credit is only given to the ones who work a little extra.
Effort = Success
– Mr.Schnee, 8th grade tech teacher
Hard work is the key of success!
Nothing good comes easy and no effort is a waste.
Rome was not built in a day.
'Do' is the first part of 'done'.
Effort Will Release It's Reward Only After You Refuse To Quit.
Those who work hard, shall acheive their goal. While others who dream shall acheive nothing.
The future belongs to those people who believe in the power of their dreams.
Success is just a little more effort.
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By Tiernan Ray
Shares of networking technology vendor Infoblox (BLOX) today rose $3.19, or 14.5%, to $25.19, after the company yesterday afternoon reported fiscal Q3 revenue and profit that topped expectations, and offered a higher-than-expected forecast for this quarter.
Analysts today were enthusiastic by what they perceive as the rising profile of the company's wares in corporate IT, and rising importance of its tools for managing domain name system and directing traffic on networks.
Note that there is some slight divergence in out-year estimates for revenue among the revised financial models offered by the Street:
Amitabh Passi, UBS: Reiterates a Buy rating, and raises his price target a dollar to $28. "we believe the company's core DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IP address management) products are still in the early phases of adoption with 75% of sales recurring to existing customers, and with only 25% penetration at these
accounts. We believe as the market matures and DDI solutions become a key part of IT budgets, as well as BLOX's security products resonate in the market, we should start to see greater demand "pull" and potential revenue acceleration. If the company can sustain sales growth of 25-30%-plus (UBSe 16% CAGR) over the next 3 years, we foresee earnings power upside to $1.20-1.40 (UBSe $0.61 in FY15; $0.79 in FY16) at 20% operating margin (mid-point of longterm model of 18-22%)." Passi raised his estimates for next fiscal year to $259.2 million in revenue and 40 cents profit per share, from a prior $256 million and 37 cents.
Alex Henderson, Needham & Co.: Reiterates a Buy rating, and raises his price target to $28 from $26. "The strategic value of DNS combined with the data capture enabled by the Grid structure puts Infoblox is a key point of strategic network control [...] At first blush, BLOX selling at 40x CY 14 EPS looks nose bleed rich. However, we think the valuation remains attractive. The key is Operating Margins. As Operating Margins are currently single digit
for the full year, the valuation is artificially understated. As the 35% plus top line growth leverages the infrastructure and 80% Gross Margins, the model should track to other companies in the appliance arena business models where Operating Margins in the 25% plus vicinity are the norm [...] the EPS drops out at $1.32 and the P/E drops to just 16.6x [...] The P/S on CY14 estimates for BLOX is 3.9x as compared to 5.1x for SourceFire (FIRE), 4.4x for Fortinet (FTNT), 6.9x for CheckPoint (CHKP), 3.2x-4.0x for slower growth companies such as F5 Networks (FFIV), Citrix [Systems [CTXS)], and Radware (RDWR). The primary reason for the higher P/S ratios is the higher Operating Margins." Henderson raised his estimate for next fiscal year to $274 million and 31 cents from a prior $270 million and 24 cents.
Erik Suppiger, JMP Securities: Reiterates a Market Outperform rating, and raises his price target to $30 from $25. "Given the challenging economic environment, we believe Infoblox's accelerating growth reflects the growing awareness and value associated with DDI technologies as well as Infoblox's growing dominance in the market. We feel the company will continue to extend its leadership in DDI and related technologies [...] Infoblox's blended GM was 79.2% in the third quarter, up from 78.5% in the year-ago quarter and down
from 79.8% in the previous quarter. Product GMs were down sequentially, but grew 130 bps YOY in the quarter to 77.8%. This was despite the increased costs associated with the introduction of its new Trinzic DDI appliances in the quarter. Support GMs were flat YOY and up slightly over the previous
quarter [...] Infoblox's operating margin was particularly strong in the quarter due to the strong revenue numbers as well as a reduction in op ex as a percentage of total revenues." Suppiger is modeling $270 million in revenue next year, and raised his EPS estimate to 51 cents from 43 cents.
Jason Ader, William Blair: Reiterates an Outperform rating. "Infoblox turned in a strong and remarkably clean fiscal third quarter [...] Overall, management's tone continues to be optimistic. The quarter produced broadbased success, with no real bones to pick. Products, services, and all geographic segments grew 30% or more year-over-year. In addition, the low penetration of automated DDI technology, as well as the smaller size of the company, allowed Infoblox to avoid macroeconomic issues that affected other networking players. From a competitive perspective, Infoblox appears to be taking share and continues to hold the market leader position by a wide margin [...] While valuation is pricey, we believe the company's growth profile suggests the stock will be driven primarily by upward revisions to revenue and earnings over the next few years." Ader raised his estimate for next year to $265 million in revenue and 45 cents EPS from a prior $262 million and 43 cents.


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i was TOTALLY creeped out. i thought that my dad was spying on me, so i scream out loud to the emty air; STOP SPYING ON ME!!!
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When people mention nations that are leading the way for cycling and cycling infrastructure, most often you'll hear a thing or two about the Dutch.
In the Netherlands, 60% of the population prefers to make daily trips by bicycle. There are more bicycles in the Netherlands than there are people (1.11 to every person) and you don't have to look far to find some of the best and most-used cycling infrastructure on the planet here.
Started in 2007, the Dutch Consulate in Toronto has been organizing a annual bicycle ride to raise funds and provide bicycles and resources for city children whose families are unable to afford them.
Go Green, Go Dutch, Go Bike! is also an excellent opportunity for Dutch ex-pats to get together, ride their bikes and enjoy some Dutch foods.
My girlfriend, mother and I rode our bikes to Etienne Brule park along Toronto's Humber River on a sunny Sunday:
And, did you know that as part of the Lets Go Ride a Bike Summer Games you could win your own Batavus BuB? Participating is fun and easy, in this post along you saw me join a group ride and go cycling with my family. Click on the image below to learn more and participate as well:


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Did anybody else watch this last week? It was in the same vein as LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace - tons of humor, high-quality visuals, a fun and cute cheeky story. This time it's just after Luke destroys the Death Star, but before they go to Hoth. The visuals actually look better here, for LEGO this is getting pretty close to cinematic quality I'd say. The humor is a shotgun blast of styles, some very goofy, some very obvious, some actually quite Star Wars geeky, and tons of humor in the backgrounds. If they were to do an all-new LEGO SW game like this I'd buy it. I laughed enough that I saved it on DVR and will definitely watch it again.
What did you guys think?