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Discussion in 'Fan Zone' started by Calicowboy, Jul 28, 2006.
man oh man!
that is great stuff! thanks for sharing!
i am SOOOOOOOO JEALOUS!
And Little Bill.
What? You don't like Rocket Ismail?
The crack just be calling me man!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice ref
Charles, wasn't Gurode your choice at center last year too?
My pick for a shocker...Matt Tarullo beats either Johnson or Gurode out.
Yeag, breathe in......breathe out and relax! Football is back and don't let "his" presence upset your inner peace.
By the way....could you tell us how you really feel about Owens being on the team?:laugh1:
Hi Cali
Thanks for the pictures. Hope you have the same successes at all of TC! Will no doubt see you over the next week or so.
Landed with my step-son at 11pm last night in Oxnard. Can't wait for that 1st session!
Saw #11's car on the parking lot! Hopefully might get a VIP pass for a day! (chance would be a fine thing!) While on the subject........ could anyone help? :laugh1: ..... have travelled all the way from the UK specifically to watch TC again.......ray2:
Looking forward to seeing any of you guys there. Just come and say 'Hi' to the Brit with the brown, floppy hair!
Great pics Cali, look forward to pictures once TC kicks off tomorrow. So I guess we'll be expecting good ones on Sunday or so.
Hey dude I will be up there with my dad on wed aug 2, will you still be there?
Great Job With The Pictures Cali! If You Need Any Help Resizing Them Hit Me Up!
Guys a little help, I'll be in LA monday through thursday, work related, but might be able to go Thu morning before catching a plane from LAX. What is the address, schedule and how far is it from LAX?
Would be great to meet you LA73.
Will be there at every practice. We fly out to Vegas on August 8th.
Easy to find. Get on highway 101 and head north about 40 miles from LAX. Because of traffic, I would allow about 1hr 30mins travelling time. There are regular flights from LAX airport to Oxnard's own (OXR), which only take 15mins and are very reasonably priced. Check Expedia.
TC is held at Marriotts River ridge golf complex (Residence Inn).
very easy to find. Good luck.
:laugh2: I'm not sure Dr. Rydell is the best thing for you right now!
Wow a real vet of TC :laugh1: Thanks, My flight (to Mexico) leaves at 16:45, think I might be able to squeeze it in? What time do they start? do you take a cab from oxnard airport?
We reeeaaaaaaaaaally have diffrent budgets... I looked for a plane with expedia and it quoted me $609 which for a 30 min. ride seems a bit excessive to me...
To all the guys bringing us pictures and reports from Camp...
Thank You!!!
I gotta figure a way to get there next weekend. How can I sell the wife on this idea after a week in Mexico? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
NO NO NO!!! You've got it all wrong! Give your wife a reason for WANTING you away for a while! A week in Mexico is perfect, I'm sure you could pass an inappropriate comment or 2 about babes by the pool! :laugh1:
Anybody else seeking matrimonial advice, just get in touch. Another free service. :laugh1:
If 81 helps us be the first to six Vinces, I won't have a problem with him. I still have issues but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Great pics keep doin' yo thang playa!!
Cowboy fan in Hawaii.


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Welcome to Nepean Motor Group Car Dealers at Penrith, Sydney
Keeping The Hardworking Nepean Community On the Road
The Nepean Motor Group is proud to be part of the Nepean community and we understand the importance of keeping hard working Sydneysiders on the road. Whether it's juggling day care, school and a part time job, closing that big account in the city, or ensuring you get to the building site bright and early, we will get you there in style, in comfort and above all safely.
We have 8 new car franchises under one roof and multiple used car dealerships, selling and servicing quality cars across the Penrith catchment. We are a large motor group and each dealership offers many makes and models to suit all needs, lifestyles and budgets, however our commitment to customer service and providing quality vehicles is consistent whichever Nepean showroom you enter. That's what makes us one of the fastest growing car dealerships in Sydney and nearby areas.
Great Deals on New and Used Cars Sydney!
Nothing beats the feel of purchasing a new car. The smell, the pride of seeing it in your driveway, the features, the functions and all the creature comforts that make life that little bit easier and the ride so much smoother. At Nepean Motor Group, because we have multiple dealerships across all major makes and models, we can offer a wide range of packages, deals and flexible finance options to suit the lifestyles, family and job requirements Sydney living demands. No situation is the same, and at Nepean Motor Group, we work hard to match the perfect new car to suit you.
If you are looking for a quality used or demo cars you can browse through our easy to use site and check out our large, current used car inventory. We have great deals and specials, and can offer you a substantial deal on any part exchange to put down on a new car. Just contact our expert sales team for an appraisal!
New or used cars, you can schedule a test drive for any car you may be interested in, at your convenience, for 24hours! Take it home. Does it fit in the garage? Does it fit the weekly shop in the boot? Does it handle the commute to work? You spend a lot of time behind the wheel, so it makes sense to us that you take a car you are thinking of buying and live with it, it's only then, you discover if the vehicle is really for you.
Our mission is to make sure every customer drives away happy and we can only achieve that by providing quality cars, to the right customer, with the right finance. Our staff are experts in their field and we focus on a no pressure atmosphere with a customer orientated culture. We also offer some great perks exclusively to Nepean Motor Group customers:-
- We offer playrooms for children so they can have fun while your car is being serviced or while you spend time browsing for your next new or used car purchase.
- With each scheduled car service, Nepean Motor Group customers receive a FREE breakfast or lunch and coffee at our onsite café.
- For electric vehicles, we even have an electrical charging station onsite.
We also organise FREE loan cars for customers for each scheduled service or a FREE courtesy bus, dropping you anywhere in the local area. There is no need to lose a day, just because your car is in for service at Nepean Motor Group.
*Note: Loan Car and Courtesy Bus is Not Available on weekends.
At Nepean Motor Group we understand that you aren't just purchasing a car, you are purchasing a lifestyle, a family requirement, a daily commute, or all three! We are committed to servicing the Penrith and Sydney community, not only with great new and used cars, but also through community initiatives, and charity events.
You have supported our success. Let us now support yours.

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Shooters Choice for lead, Hoppes for cleaning, and CLP for final clean and lube.
What are some of your favorite bore solvents? I'm not satisfied with tetra gun and am wondering what you guys use
Shooters Choice for lead, Hoppes for cleaning, and CLP for final clean and lube.
Here's what I currently have...
Hoppe's No. 9 Solvent
Hoppe's Lubricating Oil
Break-Free CLP
As far as clp goes check out this
All you army guys out there will love this.
Bore solvent? Hoppes #9
I went to bass pro and picked up a cheap handgun cleaning kit made by outers. It comes with a solvent, oil, patches, rod and brush for something like $9.99. I find that this kit and a can of gunscrubber do the job pretty well.
Usually Hoppe's #9 and CLP, but I occasionally use Sweets 7.62 if I've fired a LOT of rounds that day.
This is gonna sound crazy, but have been using this for the past 20 years with complete satisfaction: "simple green"
1. Pour some undiluted simple green in a container.
2. Dip the bore brush in the simple green & brush the bore.
3. Dry bore with some clean patches.
4. Blow bore dry with compressed air.
5. Visually inspect bore.
6. Repeat brushing this time with a bore brush & flitz metal polish squished in the bristles. Brush bore & clean up with clean patches until the patches stop coming out black.
Flitz Metal Polish, Iosso Bore Cleaner, Ballistol, Lucas Gun Oil, and Wal-Mart Mineral Oil. Once in a great while I'll use a little Sweet's 7.62 Solution. On all, but 22 caliber, handguns I don't use a jag or slotted tip; instead I wrap the patches around the brush.
I never use Tetra. I've had problems with it in the past, especially on or near wood. I have nice clean guns - The bores actually shine! (Until I coat them with Sentry Solutions, 'Smooth-Kote'.)
Hoppes #9 and CLP.
Anybody with any experience using Montana X-treme products?


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Caveman Cafeteria's Video Interview with Neely
This past Sunday I went down to Denver to chat on camera with Will White of the Caveman Cafeteria. The video below is his first episode of "The Caveman Show", which will air on YouTube every Sunday. I let you know in a recent post that Will is featuring our Bison Chili recipe on his food truck this month, so he wanted to let his fans know a little more about me and Paleo Plan. Here's the schedule for his … Continue reading


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Carrots are my favorite vegetable, so I'm always searching for different ways to prepare them. This festive dish is quick to make and nicely complements the turkey.
Recommended: 23 Slow Cooker Side Dishes to the Rescue
- 12 medium carrots, julienned
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and carrots to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine the cornstarch and orange juice until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain carrots; transfer to a serving bowl. Pour glaze over carrots; gently stir to coat. Yield: 6 servings.
Originally published as Maple-Glazed Carrots in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2001, p130
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Walt Disney World Resort Updateby Mark Goldhaber, staff writer
Update for October 8 – 14, 2012
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News and Views
Tickets for Passholder and D23 previews of New Fantasyland available today | Will "Magic Band" change the way you experience Walt Disney World? | Calling all with a spirit of adventure! MouseAdventure: World Explorers comes to Magic Kingdom! | Room-only discount for January through early March | Magic Your Way package discount for January through early March | Characters in Flight back in the air with new balloon | Construction update | Quick takes | Crowd Update
Tickets for Passholder and D23 previews of New Fantasyland available today
Passholders and D23 members can get a special preview access to New Fantasyland in early November. Tickets for both previews will be available starting today.
The Passholder previews take place on November 3, 10, and 11. Each day features three three-and-a-half-hour sessions (8:00 to 11:30 a.m., 12:30 to 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.). Passholders can register parties up to 8 guests total, but each member of the party must be a valid passholder at both the time of registration and on the date of the preview. To register, you will need the names, dates of birth, and annual pass numbers for each member of the party.
The Passholder website will post a reservation link when tickets become available at noon EDT. After you register, you see a confirmation page. Print this confirmation, and take it to the event check-in locatin with a valid photo ID and valid annual pass to receive your ticket(s). Disney is only accepting printed confirmations, and will not accept electronic images (on cell phones, tablets, etc.) for admission.
D23 previews take place on November 3 and 4, with two sessions each day. Those sessions take place from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. D23 members in good standing can reserve a ticket for themselves and one guest. You will be required to provide your membership number when making your reservation. The reservation link will be posted on the D23 website when tickets become available at 1:00 p.m. EDT. After you register, you see a confirmation page. Print this confirmation, and take it to the event check-in locatin with a valid photo ID and your D23 membership card to receive your ticket(s). Disney is only accepting printed confirmations, and will not accept electronic images (on cell phones, tablets, etc.) for admission.
When you reserve your tickets, you choose between two itineraries. Both provide a self-guided tour of Be Our Guest Restaurant and a ride on Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid. The itineraries diverge, as one provides the chance to experience Enchanted Tales with Belle, while the other provides access to the meet-and -greet photo opportunity with Ariel at Ariel's Grotto.
Passholders and D23 members can also purchase a special set of commemorative merchandise for the preview, linked from the D23 and Passholder sites. You may only order the merchandise until October 14. There is one style of women's T-shirt and one style of men's T-shirt (both in multiple sizes), a ball cap, a pin, and a magnet. You must provide a copy of your D23 membership card or your Pass in order to purchase. Passholder, Disney Vacation Club member, and cast member discounts are all available. Once purchased, your cannot cancel your order. After October 14, all requested merchandise are custom-printed and shipped to you around mid-January. For more information, check the links on the D23 and Passholder websites.
As of this time, there are no known Disney Vacation Club member previews scheduled.
Will "Magic Band" change the way you experience Walt Disney World?
There's been a lot of talk lately about Fastpass+ and the impact that it could have on Walt Disney World's theme parks. But a new technology created by Disney could have an even bigger impact on how guests experience the parks. The FCC is currently reviewing a request from Disney for approval of a "Magic Band" wristband that could be used for multiple purposes in the parks. The wristband would be fully sealed to prevent tampering, and would contain a built-in battery, a low-powered 2.4 GHz transmitter, and passive HF and UHF RFID tags.
The wristband can be personalized, and can be discarded when no longer needed. It's waterproof, so it could be used at Disney's water parks. The Magic Band could be used for various purposes in and around the Walt Disney World Resort utilizing RFID such as admission, Fastpass and Fastpass+, purchasing against a guest room or Disney gift card, or even opening guest room doors. It's likely to assume that the wristband will also be able to have new ticket media or other special privileges associated with it after the fact, perhaps even via Internet purchase from home. The band could even allow Disney to further personalize your in-park experience by transmitting your name to an earpiece worn by a character so that the character can greet you by name.
The paperwork filed with the FCC claims that the wristband will communicate with an "indoor wireless infrastructure," which would probably validate the band and check what entitlements are associated with it.
A "Magic Band," as included in documentation submitted to the FCC for approval.
In conjunction with a patent issued to Disney for "Method and system for performing affinity transactions" and another for "Wearable bands with interchangeable RFID modules allowing user sizing and personalization," as well as a pending patent application for "Identification band with secured association to wearer," the Magic Band could not only allow you to perform all of these transactions, but also only allow the wristband to work when worn by you. If the wristband is taken off (say, at the end of the day), it will sense that you are no longer wearing it. When the wristband is put back on, it would require you to revalidate your identity via fingerprint or by typing a PIN into a keypad. This would provide security against someone taking another person's wristband and using it to enter a theme park, charge purchases to their room, or even gain entry to their room. (It would also likely require a large number of fingerprint scanners or keypads distributed throughout the entire resort to revalidate wristbands.
This is an extremely interesting development, though we'll have to wait to see how long it will take for Disney to actually implement it in a real-world situation. What do you think of this new technology? Let us know in the comments below.
Calling all with a spirit of adventure! MouseAdventure: World Explorers comes to Magic Kingdom!
Registration is now open for MouseAdventure: World Explorers IV. The fourth annual running of the scavenger hunt/puzzle quest/race through Walt Disney World's parks takes place on Saturday, November 3 at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom (the game has been going on at the parks of the Disneyland Resort for more than 11 years now). Do you think that you know the Magic Kingdom? We bet you don't know it as well as you think you do! Test your wits against those of our puzzle masters. Registration will close on Friday, October 19th at 11:00 p.m. (EDT), or when the event sells out. For more information, check out the MouseAdventure information page.
Construction at the rear of the gift shop at the France pavilion prepares for the new location of Boulangerie Patisserie. Photo by Stephanie Wien.
Send us your menu photos
Click on the "Dining" section from our Walt Disney World Guide to see our complete list of of the park restaurant menus from Walt Disney World. Please help us keep the menus up to date! Send photos or scans of park menus to email@example.com to help us keep our listings updated.
Room-only discount for January through early March
Starting October 10, all guests can book a room-only reservation at select Walt Disney World resorts for 15-35 percent off of standard rates most nights from January 2 through March 7, except January 18-20. Reservations must be booked by December 31.
Disney Visa offered this discount from October 4-7, prior to general availability this Wednesday, October 10. It appears that the deal will not be available for booking by anybody today or tomorrow.
Guests can receive 35 percent off at all Deluxe and Deluxe Villas Resorts, except for Disney's Wilderness Lodge and the Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, which both offer 25 percent off..
30 percent discounts are available at most Moderate Resorts, including Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Port Orleans Riverside Resort, and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Cabins.
Guests can also get a 25 percent discount at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort, Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, and Disney's Pop Century Resort
Fifteen percent discounts can be had at Disney's Art of Animation Resort, family suites only. Standard rooms in the Little Mermaid-themed section are excluded. Also excluded are Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, All-Star Music Resort, 3-bedroom Grand Villas, and Fort Wilderness campsites.
The number of rooms available at these rates is limited. Minimum length-of-stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals.
You can make your reservation through the Walt Disney World website or by calling (407) 939-7661 or your favorite travel agent. MousePlanet's preferred Disney travel providers are MouseEarVacations.com (link), Small World Vacations (link) and Get Away Today (link).
Magic Your Way package discount for January through early March
Starting October 10, all guests can book a room-only reservation at select Walt Disney World resorts for discounts on room, ticket, and dining packages most nights from January 2 through March 7. Value Resort package discounts apply to Quick-Service Dining Plans, while Moderate, Deluxe, and Deluxe Villas Resorts all offer discounts on the standard Disney Dining Plan. Reservations must be booked by December 31.
Disney Visa offered this discount from October 4-7, prior to general availability this Wednesday, October 10. It appears that the deal will not be available for booking by anybody today or tomorrow.
Packages are available at all resorts except for the standard rooms in the Little Mermaid-themed section of Disney's Art of Animation Resort, 3-bedroom Grand Villas, and Fort Wilderness campsites.
The discount codes for the Disney Visa cardmember offer are T64 for Value resorts and Q85 for all other resorts. We do not have word on the general-availability codes yet.
The number of rooms available at these rates is limited. Minimum length-of-stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals.
You can make your reservation through the Walt Disney World website or by calling 407-939-7661 or your favorite travel agent. MousePlanet's preferred Disney travel providers are MouseEarVacations.com (link), Small World Vacations (link) and Get Away Today (link).
Mariachi Cobre performs to open Epcot's 30th Anniversary "moment." Photo by Stephanie Wien.
Jim MacPhee, Senior Vice President for Next Generation Experience and Walt Disney World Parks, addresses the crowd. Photo by Stephanie Wien.
Cast members from various Future World pavilions wave to the crowd. Photo by Stephanie Wien.
Cast members from the World Showcase pavilions line the stage as Walt Disney Parks President Meg Crofton addresses the crowd. Photo by Stephanie Wien.
The Voices of Liberty perform for the assembled guests. Photo by Stephanie Wien.
Disney Legend Marty Sklar talks to the crowd. Photo by Stephanie Wien.
Characters in Flight back in the air with new balloon
The Characters in Flight at Downtown Disney West Side reopened for business last Friday with a brand-new balloon. The previous balloon was taken out of service early this summer following an incident involving a similar balloon in Hong Kong. The Florida balloon had already been scheduled for replacement in November, so the schedule was moved up by a month to decrease the attraction's down time.
The new balloon sports a new red, yellow, and blue color scheme and striped pattern, and a new set of flying characters, including Tinker Bell, Peter Pan, Buzz Lightyear, Dumbo, Jasmine, and Aladdin. Characters in Flight is currently offering an early bird special every day, where you can take a flight before 10:30 a.m. for just $10.
Work continues on Test Track, which is expected to open in about two months. Photo by Stephanie Wien.
Construction update
The following is a listing of interesting items from paperwork filed with Orange County in the last week:
- Transportation & Ticket Center Jafar parking lot – rejuvenation.
- Magic Kingdom "it's a small world" – construction.
- Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain bridge – concrete.
- Magic Kingdom Pirates of the Caribbean – PIRIM Interactive hardware installation of low voltage equipment.
- Epcot Food & Wine Festival – Hops & Barley display.
- Disney's Hollywood Studios Soundstage 4 – exterior graphics.
- Disney's Hollywood Studios Epic Theater – construction.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom – construction.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Conservation Station – construction.
- Typhoon Lagoon – construction.
- Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa buildings 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 – construction.
- Disney's Boardwalk Resort parking lot – rejuvenation.
- Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Ranchos and Casitas pools mechanical rooms – mechanical.
Quick takes …
…Free Wi-Fi is now available to guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios. That leaves Disney's Animal Kingdom as the only theme park without the service. Expect to see Wi-Fi at all theme parks, water parks, and Downtown Disney by the end of the year.
…Disney Vacation Club Member Services will close briefly from 5 p.m. EDT tonight until 1 p.m. EDT tomorrow for system updates. An updated booking system launches at 1 p.m. tomorrow. The online booking tool at the DVC member website will also be unavailable.
…There are two special "Magic Shots" available through PhotoPass during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party this year. The shots are taken by photographers in front of the Haunted Mansion, in Liberty Square, and at the Adventureland bridge, and feature the Hitchhiking Ghosts. "Magic Shots" are photos where Disney characters are digitally inserted into the picture with you.
…Fans of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom will get some a new way to show their love while simultaneously helping themselves in the game. Four new "power up" T-shirts will be available in the Magic Kingdom in the near future. The shirts will not only celebrate the game, but they will also provide extra power to any spells played by those wearing them. The shirts will be available at the Emporium, Uptown Jewelers, Sir Mickey's, and Frontier Trading Post.
…Registration for the featured race of the November 9–10 Disney's Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is full. There are still some opportunities available to run the race via charity groups and travel operators. Look for details at the event website. The related Mickey's Jingle Jungle 5K is 68 percent full, runDisney Kids Races are 65 percent full, and the Wine & Dine Finish Line Party is 80 percent sold out.
…Registration for the featured events of the January 10–13, 2013, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend are full, including the Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge, the full Marathon, and the Half Marathon. The Runner's World Challenge is also sold out. The Disney Family Fun Run 5K still has room at 73 percent full, and the runDisney Kids' Races are 53 percent full. Space for the featured races is still available through Team in Training and other groups with reserved spots.
…Registration for the February 22–24, 2013, fifth annual Princess Half Marathon Weekend is open. The individual and team Half Marathons are both 67 percent full. The Race Retreat is 80 percent full and the post-5K breakfast is 52 percent full.
…The MousePlanet Newsletter is here! The newsletter contains a recap of the week's articles (in case you miss a day), news that may have developed since the weekly Updates were published, and tips about what's happening at the Disney theme parks for the coming weekend. We'll also include a fun MouseAdventure bonus, such as an Eye Spy or a trivia question. To subscribe to our free newsletter, go to the MousePlanet main page and enter your email address in the top right box labeled "Join the MousePlanet Newsletter." Click Join, then fill out the fields in the registration page, including your first and last name. The Newsletter is free, but you must complete this registration to receive it, even if you may have signed up for one with us in the past.
Crowd update
Crowd information and forecasts are provided by TouringPlans.com, the website of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, to help you better plan your trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. TouringPlans.com gathers wait time data from a team of in-park researchers and users of their Lines mobile phone application, and then predicts crowd levels for the next 365 days. Using a scale from 1 to 10, TouringPlans.com has a 90 percent accuracy of predicting the crowds to within 1 point, helping visitors prepare for their trips so they can "Do more. Wait less."
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Coming up
- October 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, November 2. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
- Through November 12: Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
- Fall (exact date to be determined): Splitsville opens.
- November 3: MouseAdventure World Explorers IV.
- November 8–11: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic.
- November 9–10: Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.
- November 9–11: Festival of the Masters.
- November 9, 12, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, and 30, December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 21. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.
- November 9–January 6, 2013: Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights.
- November 16–December 27: Festival of the Seasons at Downtown Disney.
- November 19: Little Mermaid- and Beauty and the Beast-themed sections of New Fantasyland open for previews at Magic Kingdom.
- November 22, 23, 25: Old Spice Classic.
- November 23–December 30: Holidays Around the World.
- December 1–8: Pop Warner Super Bowl.
- December 6: Little Mermaid- and Beauty and the Beast-themed sections of New Fantasyland officially open at Magic Kingdom.
- December 13: Disney Vacation Club Condominium Association annual meeting.
- January 10–13, 2013: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.
- February 22–24, 2013: Disney's Princess Half Marathon.
- March 6–May 19, 2013: Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.
- May 4, 2013: Expedition Everest Challenge.
- September 6-7, 2013: Night of Joy.
Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Magic Kingdom
- Snow White's Scary Adventures – closed permanently for conversion to Princess Fairytale Hall.
- Country Bear Jamboree – closed for refurbishment through October 16.
- Pirates of the Caribbean – closed for refurbishment October 9.
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin – closed for refurbishment October 18-25.
- Be Our Guest Restaurant – soft-opens November 19, official opening December 6.
- Enchanted Tales with Belle – now in previews, soft-opens November 19, official opening December 6.
- Gaston's Tavern – soft-opens November 19, official opening December 6.
- Bonjour Village Gifts – soft-opens November 19, official opening December 6.
- Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid – soft-opens November 19, official opening December 6.
- Ariel's Grotto – soft-opens November 19, official opening December 6.
- Princess Fairytale Hall – opens 2013.
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train – opens 2014.
- Test Track – closed through November 30 for "reimagining."
- Bistro de Paris – closed through December 3 for refurbishment.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
- American Film Institute Showcase – closed for refurbishment October 8 through November 16.
- Studio Backlot Tour – closed for refurbishment October 8 through November 16.
Animal Kingdom
- No current known refurbishments.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa:
- Grand Floridian Spa closed through mid-2013 for refurbishment.
- Sandy Cove shop closed through December.
- Courtyard Pool closed through early December for addition of zero-entry area.
- Mouseketeer Club closed through November 2012.
- Gasparilla Grill & Games closed through December 17.
- Ivy Trellis Beauty and Barber Shop closed October 20 through December 3 for refurbishment.
- Disney's Contemporary Resort – California Grill closed February 2, 2013, through late summer 2013 for refurbishment.
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts:
- Ship Shape Health Club closed through November 16 for refurbishment. A temporary health club has been set up in the Solarium at the Beach Club Villas.
- Periwig Beauty & Barber Shop closed through November 16 for refurbishment.
Water Parks
- Typhoon Lagoon – closed October 28 through January 5, 2013 for annual refurbishment.
- Blizzard Beach – January 6, 2013 through March 16, 2013 closed for annual refurbishment.
- Palm, Magnolia, and Oak Trail Golf Courses – closed due to Children's Miracle Network Classic October 29 through November 11.
- Lake Buena Vista Golf Course – closed for refurbishment October 22–28.
- Osprey Ridge Golf Course – closed for refurbishment November 12–18.
- Magnolia Golf Course – closed for refurbishment November 26 through December 2.
- Palm Golf Course – closed for refurbishment December 3–9.
- Oak Trail Golf Course – closed for refurbishment December 10–14.
- Cirque du Soleil La Nouba – performs Tuesdays through Saturdays. For 2012, the show will not be performed on November 27.
Current Discounts & Promotions
Passholder room discounts through end of year
A Passholder discount is available for most dates through December 24. Passholders can book this discount through the day of arrival if rooms are still available. As with all discounts, rooms available at these rates is limited, and minimum length-of-stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals. No group rates or other discounts apply. Campsites, 3-bedroom Grand Villas, and standard rooms at Disney's Art of Animation Resort are not included. Discounts range from 20-35 percent and availability varies by date.
You can make your reservation through the Walt Disney World Passholder website or by calling (407) 939-7859 or your favorite travel agent and mentioning discount code Q5M. MousePlanet's preferred Disney travel providers are MouseEarVacations.com (link), Small World Vacations (link) and Get Away Today (link).
2013 Free dining package for United Kingdom citizens
A free dining package for 2013 is now available for citizens of the United Kingdom. The package is valid for arrivals in 2013 between January 13 and March 19, as well as April 7, through December 8. The package includes not only a free Disney Dining Plan, but also a $100 gift card and a 14-day ticket for the price of a 14-day ticket. The deal is valid for a free Quick-Service Dining Plan at Moderate resorts and a free standard Dining Plan at Deluxe resorts. You must book by November 15, 2012 to get this deal.
Special Summer PhotoPass+ deal
Disney's PhotoPass service has announced a new summer discount on Disney PhotoPass+ pre-arrival packages. For $169.95 plus tax, Walt Disney World guests receive a voucher to exchange for a PhotoPass+ card upon arrival at the resort, a Photo Gallery CD with over 400 stock photos ($39.95 value), a unique code to create and order a photo CD upon return from their trip ($169.95 value), print packages at select dining locations ($29.95 value each), and digital photos from select attractions ($14.95 value each). Applicable taxes will be charged to all orders.
This special offer is only available from this link or by calling the Guest Support line at 407-560-4300 before you arrive at Walt Disney World Resort. All sales are final, and not eligible for an exchange or refund.
The package may take as long as 14 days to arrive, and you must bring your voucher from the package to redeem it, so make sure that you order far enough in advance to allow your materials to arrive.
Attractions currently participating in the program are Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Expedition Everest, and Dinosaur. Current participating restaurants are 1900 Park Fare, 'Ohana, Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, Chef Mickey's, Cinderella's Royal Table, Tusker House Restaurant, Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue, and Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall.
2013 Military Salute offers
From now through September 28, 2013, active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with either the Park Hopper or Water Parks Fun and More option for $156 per ticket, plus tax (up from $138 last year), or with both the Park Hopper and Water Parks Fun and More options for $184 per ticket, plus tax (up from $165). No Base ticket is available with this offer.
You cannot use these tickets before October 1, 2012, and they expire after September 28, 2013. Blockout dates are December 24 to 31, 2012 and March 24 through April 4, 2013 at all ticketed locations, and July 4, 2013 at Magic Kingdom park only.
Eligible service members include active or retired members of the U.S. military including the U.S. Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reservists. Disney Military Promotional Tickets can be purchased at Shades of Green or at a participating military base (MWR/ITT) office. There is no tax charged for these tickets but they must be activated at a theme park ticket window. Tickets may also be purchased at Walt Disney World Park Ticket Offices and Guest Relations Offices where tax will be charged. Tickets may be purchased by active and retired military personnel for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. One of the Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets purchased on each occasion must be for use by the Eligible Service Member or spouse. This offer is for active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists and the U.S. Coast Guard. Valid military identification is required. The tickets are non-transferable and may not be resold.
You may upgrade the tickets to Seasonal Passes or Florida Resident Weekday Select Passes (for Florida Residents), or Annual Passes, Premium Annual Passes, or Disney Premier Pass with credit toward the upgrade based on the actual price paid. The no-expiration option and other upgrades, such as additional days, are not available.
In addition, specially priced rooms are available to active and retired U.S. military personnel at select Walt Disney World resorts for stays most nights from October 1, 2012 through September 28, 2013, except for November 24, 2012, December 23-31, 2012, and March 25 through April 4, 2013.
For complete information regarding Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets and discounted resort rates, military personnel may call (407) 939-7830, visit the Walt Disney World website, or participating U.S. military base ticket offices.
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- By Drince88
So not liking the Magic Band idea.
I know I'm constantly being watched at Disneyland -- I don't need them to have instant info on where I am at all times, where I spent my time browsing vs buying, etc etc.
Plus, I'm an adult, I don't like to wear things like this on my wrist as if I can't keep track of my admission media/etc.
- By spectromen
IF the Magic Band works, I'm loving it. It means wallet and keys get left in the room in the safe. In particular at the water parks, it'd be awesome.
- By Drince88
But why do you bring your keys with you? If you're driving, you'll still need them - otherwise why wouldn't they be in the safe anyway?
- By spectromen
I meant my hotel key..but yeah, I get your point. Normally there'd be no keys unless one was using a rental car.
- By Drince88
But my guess is you'll still have to carry ID.
- By carolinakid
And the key to the safe.
On a personal note, as a heavy perspirer I hate the thought of wearing another wristband. It's bad enough with the MK parties and the Epcot F&W charge card! We're here right now and the humidity is awful this week!
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Inside The Park: The Iona Softball Blog
Eileen McCann is a junior outfielder on the Iona College softball team. This season, McCann will be taking Iona fans inside the world of not only an Iona softball player, but that of a student-athlete. After two short seasons, McCann has had a very successful career at Iona. A two-time MAAC Champion, McCann is a Mass Communications major with a concentration in Public Relations.
Before I begin I'd like to apologize as this entry is long overdue, as one can imagine the past couple weeks have been absolute mayhem with playoffs and final exams occupying most of my ability to function both physically and mentally. But on this beautiful Saturday morning in Berkeley, California, I have found myself with a few hours of free time to reflect on the wild ride that has been our 2012 season.
As anyone who has followed my blog for this long knows, we have had quite a few ups and downs this year. Looking back on all that we went through, I wouldn't have had it any other way, because everything we did lead us to where we are now in the Berkeley Regional, apart of the 2012 NCAA Women's Softball Championship, fresh off a game against the No. 1 ranked team in the nation. Many can play this game their entire life and not be able to say that much.
At the risk of sounding cliché, I must say I am SO PROUD of each of my thirteen teammates for the way they played against Cal. For anyone that did not witness the game live I can assure you that the score of the game does not adequately reflect the effort we put forth in the game. While we were still in New Rochelle, we sat down as a team as established exactly what we wanted from the Cal game. Aside from the obvious, winning, some girls voiced that no matter what, we must to stay true to ourselves by taking advantage of the fact that no one knows who we are, and grasping the opportunity to show them exactly what we're all about. Our intensity was high in the dugout, we showed promise and fight in our at-bats and, for the most part, we kept our wits about us on defense. When facing a team hot off a Pac-12 Championship, that's about all you can ask for.
As you may remember, at the start of the season when my first entry was posted, I informed you of our team's goal for the 2012 season; to win a third straight MAAC Championship. I believe one of the underlying reasons as to why this entry is coming so late is because it has yet to hit me that WE DID IT! For the third year in a row we entered the MAAC Tournament and refused to leave without the title. Sitting here now, knowing that our next game could very well be out last, I'm overcome with sadness thinking about our senior class, possibly the most impactful class of girls to join this team in our program's history, that we will be forced to say goodbye to.
Deanne Algeo is possibly the most versatile player on our team. For three years I've watched Deanne jump from shortstop to pitcher to second base to left field, earning a starting spot in all positions, not to mention consistently serving as one of the most effective hitters in our lineup. Deanne's role on our team over the past three years has changed vastly, and while most would complain or refuse to adapt, Deanne has soundlessly and selflessly performed in whichever way was best for the team at the time. Her willingness to change her position and do what's best for the team is not a something that can be found in just any player, and our team will miss Deanne dearly for that, among many other things.
Versatility is a trait found in Chelsea Sheehan as well. Chel has jumped around the infield quite a bit in my three years as her teammate and, much like Deanne, she has proven time and time again that if we wish to win she must be one of the nine girls in the lineup, every game. Chelsea is, undoubtedly, one of the hardest working, most inspirational girls I've had the pleasure to play with. A constant leader both on and off the field, Chelsea puts herself entirely into every play, every at-bat, every game. My teammate Beth Kann and I often state that we want a framed, autographed action shot of Chelsea mounted on the wall of our room to inspire us to do our best each and every day. As Chelsea only lives a short car ride away in Connecticut, I can only hope that she attends a few of our games next year, as I'm certain her positive presence will help to inspire us.
While Chelsea and Deanne often couldn't be found in the same position two games in a row, the same cannot be said for our first basemen, Allyssa James. I can't imagine anyone else standing strong on the right corner of the diamond for the Gaels. At a time of defensive crisis, we could always find solace in Allyssa who so often would save an inning or shift the momentum of a game with a clutch dig-out or some other incredible defensive effort. Allyssa is a very subtle, unassuming player. She lets her game speak for itself, and I've rarely seen her get nervous, or tighten up in a stressful situation. It is this ability that allowed her to go 2 for 2 in the Cal game, and end her career on an inspiring, high note.
From Allyssa James, we go to Alyssa Maiese, a kind of person that you truly only come across once in life, if you're lucky. When Alyssa transferred from Indiana, she spent her first year serving as a pitcher and simply nothing else. Looking back now on the sickening offensive numbers she has put up in her final two seasons with the Gaels, this fact is quite laughable. Once she was finally allowed to pick up a bat, Alyssa earned a spot as our clean-up hitter and has never looked back. She became the player that set the tone for each game both in the box and in the circle. Whether we did it by choice or it simply happened by circumstance, I'll never know, but we often rallied behind Alyssa more so than anyone else. Much like Deanne, by the end of her career Alyssa far exceeded anyone's expectations of her when she first became a Gael. Alyssa simply lives with a fire inside of her that pushes her and everyone else around her, everyday. Being without Alyssa next year will be a tough adjustment for us all.
One cannot think of Alyssa Maiese without thinking of Sarah Jackson, and vice versa. The two have been nearly inseparable for the past three years. Anyone that knows anything about Iona Softball in the past four years knows how pivotal Sarah has been to our success. In all my years of playing softball, I don't think I've ever come across a player that makes the game look as effortless as Sarah does. Sarah provided us with a constant and consistent balance in the center of our game, at all times. While our offense may be lagging, or we may be struggling off the field or what have you, when Sarah was on the mound, it was easy. It was consistently near perfection. To call Sarah our "work horse" would be quite an understatement. The fact that she consistently pitched so phenomenally meant that she was given the start in every game of significance that she played for four years straight. I have never once heard Sarah complain about that fact that she is the one we look to lead us to success, and to set the tone for us defensively. The reality is that our program will likely never come across a pitcher of Sarah's caliber again, and I'm honored to say that I was a part of the team that found success in a MAAC Championship, three years in a row, behind her remarkable pitching.
I now must get ready, as we are leaving the hotel for our game against Boston University soon. I don't know if this next game will be the last of our season or not. I only know that if our season should end today, I can look back on it with great pride, knowing that we achieved our original goal, as a team. I will look back on the past three seasons spent as a teammate to those now graduating with great admiration, knowing full well that a group such as the one we currently have does not come around often, and words cannot describe how proud I am to say that I am a part of it.
Seniors, do me a favor and don't ever forget your 2012 Gaels and all that we did this year. No matter where you go or how successful you become, your Iona family will always be here for you, no matter what.
Our seniors spending their graduation day on the field, the final day of the MAAC Tournament.


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Student Illustration
V&A Illustration Awards 2013: Student Category - Student Illustrator
Supported by the Enid Linder Foundation
Student Winner 2012
Holly Mills, Camberwell College of Arts: 'Hothouse'
Holly has just completed a B.A. in illustration. Her winning work shows scenes from Brian Aldiss's 1962 novel 'Hothouse'. Of her illustrations Holly says, 'I like to work with a variety of media; applying layers of watercolour, drawing ink, acrylic, and colour pencils to obtain depth and create patterns. When faced with a narrative I often begin by thinking about the atmosphere of the writing, then later focus on certain moments of interest. I am drawn to fictional writing with dark or surreal undertones and plenty of description, and so 'Hothouse' immediately appealed to me. I wanted to tell the story by trying to relate the intense, hectic atmosphere of the book. I used layering and pattern to get across the image of a busy jungle full of life and tried to represent the often strange, dark atmosphere of the book through use of colour. I like the challenge of retelling a story without words, capturing the mood of the whole as well as specific scenes.'
Student category judges Laura Carlin and Luke Best said, 'Holly's work didn't immediately remind you of someone else's. It – perhaps most importantly – makes you want to read the book (and makes us want to go and draw!) It's exciting, unreserved use of colour and space makes the illustrations jump off the page. The way she mixes media feels very honest as opposed to contrived – it's not trying to be illustration. Holly's interpretation of the narrative feels very contemporary, but also accessible. This suggests she would approach new projects and commissions with gusto.'
Student Runner-Up
Daniel Clarke, Camberwell College of Arts: 'Heygate Memories'
'This project was based on the Heygate Estate in Elephant and Castle, London. Only seven people were still living in the entire estate which once housed three thousand. I talked to the remaining inhabitants about how life used to be there. The media described it as 'a mugger's paradise', but I discovered it wasn't like this at all. My project aimed to show that the Heygate wasn't so bad and that the council was destroying what was once a great community. I created a book to go with the illustrations, focusing on the architecture alongside memories of former residents.'
The student category judges said, 'A beautifully crafted book that is also poignant with its content. Daniel proves that there is a form of reportage illustration that can be both contemporary and informative. In 'Heygate Memories' he gives us an insight into something we pass daily and take for granted. Daniel has actively sought out the personal stories behind this façade rather than just looking in and making artwork based on assumptions.'
Daniel Clarke's website: www.daniel-clarke.com
Student Category Shortlisted Entrants
Faye Coral Johnson, Nonsensical Thoughts
'Drawings that are not afraid to remain under worked, not depicting everything as we see it. They contain playful and energetic mark making to make self-directed work. Faye mixes abstraction and figuration to form small intriguing narratives.' – Student Judges Luke Best and Laura Carlin
Rachel Lillie, Born Fighting
'A sophisticated, confident use of materials and space to communicate what is a very current issue. Rachel shows great ability to play with pace and variety to bring together a dynamic narrative. Whilst being about Afghanistan the work becomes more universal and symbolic of mans cycle of violence.' – Student Judges Luke Best and Laura Carlin
Joe Lyward, My Fear
'Joe's project proves an ability to play with design whilst telling a story. Sensitive line drawing with graphic elements form a human everyday narrative. His storytelling projects contain subtle yet effective combinations of materials and textures on the page.' – Student Judges Luke Best and Laura Carlin


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We continue to invest heavily in our brands, increase value-added offerings and make acquisitions that fit our balanced business model and strengthen our position as a market leader. Building upon our heritage of innovation and quality, we enhance our consumers' meal experiences by making Hormel Foods products the favorite part of any eating occasion.
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The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with one new artwork from Diablo.
We have just released the fourth installment of our StarCraft II Battle Reports, a series of videos created for the official website in order to give you a closer look at the fast-paced, intense, and exciting-to-watch multiplayer matches of StarCraft II. In this latest battle report, you'll see two of Blizzard Entertainment's best players go head-to-head as the protoss and terrans while our commentators, StarCraft II lead designer Dustin Browder and eSports team member Robert Simpson, dissect and analyze the on-screen action for you.Check out Battle Report 4 now!
The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with one new artwork from StarCraft.
In keeping with our effort to grow and support our global gaming community, we're happy to announce that Blizzard.com is now available in the Italian language! Visit Blizzard.com in Italiano. Diamine, era ora!


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A Numeric Topology of the United States Eisenhower Interstate Highway System - 30 x 30" laminated poster
A unique map/ diagram that rethinks the Interstate highway system in terms of its numbering protocol (I-5 on the west, I-95 on the east; I-10 on the south, I-90 on the north), and and then rearranges the nation around those numbered routes. A fuller explanation is available here and a larger view is available here.
Laminated wall maps are encapsulated and sold flat for easy wall mounting. They are shipped rolled. Any of our laminated wall maps may be fitted with map rails for easy hanging.


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Last week, IBM announced a new SmartCloud Enterprise Trial. This is an exciting option for customers and partners interested in trying IBM's IaaS and PaaS offerings before they buy.
Under the trial, which is for new customers only, users create an account, build images, and use the cloud for up to 60 days at no charge. At the end of the second billing cycle, users' trial accounts automatically convert to fully featured SmartCloud Enterprise accounts. Their images, data, and settings all remain intact.
In years past, IBM would offer limited-time, 90-day trials, usually in the spring and fall. The 90 days were fixed to the calendar, so developers had to be watching for the promotion in order to take advantage of the full 90 days. It was easy to enroll, but feedback was clear: clients and partners wanted an ongoing try-and-buy option. The SmartCloud Enterprise Trial addresses this longstanding requirement.
At the same time, many of our partners have taken advantage of the developerWorks Trial, which has been available since May, 2012. It is a no-charge, 90-day offering for individual developers. The 90 window begins when they create an account. At the end of the 90 days, their assets are purged from the system and there is no option to migrate the images to a permanent account. It truly is a "sandbox" for developers.
Both the SmartCloud Enterprise Trial and the developerWorks Trial provide a subset of the services available on SmartCloud Enterprise. The SmartCloud Enterprise Trial is available immediately in major markets, and will roll out to other countries throughout June and July. The developerWorks Trial is available in all countries where SmartCloud Enterprise is sold.
So why have two trials? The key difference is the preservation of the images and data upon completion of the trial. The SmartCloud Enterprise Trial is designed for anyone who intends to be a long term cloud user but would like to try the service before buying. Thus IBM maintains the images and data created during these trials. When the Trial account converts to a Pay As You Go (PAYG) account, all services and images become available for purchase, but the images created during the Trial persist.
Developers can use the developerWorks Trial for a variety of purposes that often don't need to persist past 90 days. For example, developers building application patterns for PureApplication System can test their patterns through the SmartCloud Application Services.
In providing two trial options, IBM is addressing the needs to different user types. Please let us know how these options are working for you and your company. We love to share success stories.


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It is now up to you, the Arsenal fans, to decide how our shortlist should be ranked and, indeed, which player should be called the greatest. So please cast your votes now.
Voting closes at 4pm on Monday, May 19. The results countdown will start on Monday, June 2, when the 50th Greatest Player is unveiled. The Gunners Greatest Player will be revealed on Friday, July 18.
1. You have a maximum of TEN votes.
2. Use the drop-down option next to each moment to select your ten favourites.
3. Your favourite player should be ranked 1st and your tenth favourite player should be ranked 10th.
4. You can't rank two or more player the same i.e. you can't have two first choices - you must have one first choice, one second choice, one third choice, one fourth choice etc.
5. Once you are happy with your selections then select the voting button at the bottom of the page.
Gunners Greatest 50 Players - The 75 Nominees- 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Andy Ducat
(Forward, 1904-1912)
Charlie Buchan
(Forward, 1925-1928)
Tom Parker
(Defender, 1926-1933)
David Jack
(Midfielder, 1929-1934)
Frank Moss
(Goalkeeper, 1931-1936)
Alex James
(Midfielder, 1929-1937)
Joe Hulme
(Midfielder, 1926-1938)
Wilf Copping
(Defender, 1935-1939)
Alf Kirchen
(Midfielder, 1935-1939)
Ted Drake
(Forward, 1934-1939)
Eddie Hapgood
(Defender, 1928-1939)
Cliff Bastin
(Midfielder, 1930-1946)
George Male
(Defender, 1930-1948)
Ronnie Rooke
(Forward, 1946-1949)
Reg Lewis
(Forward, 1937-1952)
Joe Mercer
(Defender, 1946-1954)
George Swindin
(Goalkeeper, 1937-1954)
Jimmy Logie
(Midfielder, 1939-1955)
Doug Lishman
(Forward, 1948-1956)
David Herd
(Forward, 1954-1960)
Danny Clapton
(Midfielder, 1953-1962)
Jack Kelsey
(Goalkeeper, 1949-1962)
Joe Baker
(Forward, 1962-1965)
George Eastham
(Midfielder, 1950-1966)
George Graham
(Midfielder, 1966-1972)
Frank McLintock
(Defender, 1964-1972)
Ray Kennedy
(Forward, 1969-1973)
Charlie George
(Forward, 1969-1974)
Bob McNab
(Defender, 1966-1974)
Bob Wilson
(Goalkeeper, 1963-1974)
Eddie Kelly
(Midfielder, 1969-1975)
Alan Ball
(Midfielder, 1971-1976)
Peter Storey
(Defender, 1965-1976)
John Radford
(Forward, 1963-1976)
Peter Simpson
(Defender, 1963-1977)
George Armstrong
(Midfielder, 1961-1977)
Malcolm MacDonald
(Forward, 1976-1978)
Liam Brady
(Midfielder, 1973-1980)
Frank Stapleton
(Forward, 1973-1980)
Sammy Nelson
(Defender, 1969-1980)
Pat Rice
(Defender, 1967-1980)
Brian Talbot
(Midfielder, 1978-1984)
Pat Jennings
(Goalkeeper, 1977-1984)
Tony Woodcock
(Forward, 1982-1985)
Steve Williams
(Midfielder, 1984-1987)
Charlie Nicholas
(Forward, 1983-1987)
Kenny Sansom
(Defender, 1980-1987)
Michael Thomas
(Midfielder, 1986-1991)
David Rocastle
(Midfielder, 1985-1991)
David O'Leary
(Defender, 1975-1992)
Anders Limpar
(Midfielder, 1990-1993)
Kevin Campbell
(Forward, 1987-1994)
Alan Smith
(Forward, 1987-1994)
Paul Davis
(Midfielder, 1979-1994)
Paul Merson
(Midfielder, 1986-1996)
Nicolas Anelka
(Forward, 1996-1998)
Ian Wright
(Forward, 1991-1998)
Steve Bould
(Defender, 1988-1998)
Marc Overmars
(Midfielder, 1997-2000)
Emmanuel Petit
(Midfielder, 1997-2000)
Nigel Winterburn
(Defender, 1987-2000)
Lee Dixon
(Defender, 1987-2001)
Tony Adams
(Defender, 1983-2002)
David Seaman
(Goalkeeper, 1990-2003)
Sylvain Wiltord
(Forward, 2000-2004)
(Forward, 1999-2004)
Ray Parlour
(Midfielder, 1991-2004)
Martin Keown
(Defender, 1985-6 & 1993-4)
Patrick Vieira
(Midfielder, 1996-2005)
Sol Campbell
(Defender, 2001-2006)
Ashley Cole
(Defender, 2000-2006)
Robert Pires
(Midfielder, 2000-2006)
Dennis Bergkamp
(Forward, 1995-2006)
Thierry Henry
(Forward, 1999-2007)
Freddie Ljungberg
(Midfielder, 1998-2007)


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How about 1 of you becoming a Mod for the Nebraska forum? We are looking for one North of I-80.
Basically you monitor the posts for inappropriate content (Spam, profanity, personal bashing, etc.) at least 2 times a week year around and check the Moderators forum for notices. You are encouraged to post up events, news, etc. that effect NE so to better keep the hunters informed.
If interested in the position, please go over to the Honey Hole and review the Mod sticky post there and follow the directions. http://www.duckhuntingchat.com/viewtopic.php?t=4309
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Closing Vendors Only section 06/11/2017The Vendors Only section on IVG was started at a time when games retail and e-commerce were pretty much non-existent in India. But with the growing popularity of e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart and specialist retailers like Games the Shop, we don't feel a section like this serves much purpose anymore. And even small and new businesses now have easy access to payment gateways and social media to promote their businesses. We've also been noticing a lack of activity in the section over the last year or too. That's not even taking into consideration all the times we've allowed access to vendors who either don't stay in business long enough, or use IVG to commit fraud and cheat members. So in view of the above, we've decided to close the Vendors Only section from June 30. Starting July, the section will be removed, along with all the threads and posts within it. All users currently part of the IVG Authorised Vendor group, will be moved to the Members group. That brings us to the topic of how to approach/deal with businesses on IVG. IVG was started as a community that is for gamers first, so we don't want to see the forums flooded with retailers, rental services, etc using this community for free advertising. So as things stand, retailers will not be allowed to sell their products or promote their businesses on IVG. Members who come across useful services or retailers that the rest of IVG ought to know about can use the Game Deals section to start a discussion, but this is not to be used by businesses themselves. IVG Staff will close any topics that come across as advertising. If any would like to use the forums to talk about their business, they would need permission from admins first (you can write to staff via the Contact Us link at the bottom of the forums).
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Congratulations on choosing a dynamic institution of higher education. At NMU, I hope your experience will be one full of personal growth and discovery, academic and professional development, and the kind of fun times that make for lifelong memories.
I offer two pieces of advice as you begin your Northern experience. First, get involved. Doing so will help you meet people, learn more about yourself and the world around you, and build your resume. Second, don't be timid; ask questions. The Northern faculty and staff want to help. Students are our top priority.
Best wishes for a life-changing educational experience.
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About Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University was founded in 1899 as a regional teacher's college. Today it enrolls about 9,700 undergraduate and graduate students who are taught by more than 300 faculty members on a main campus of 358 acres. Constants throughout Northern's history are its reputation for excellent and innovative educational opportunities, its caring faculty and staff, and its natural setting.
Located in Marquette, Michigan, a city of 20,000, Northern offers the best features of rural and urban living in a safe and clean environment. Academically, Northern offers more than 180 programs in 28 different academic departments with credentialing that ranges from certificates and associate degrees to master's degrees and other specialized advanced degrees. More than 75 percent of Northern faculty members have doctorates or the highest degree in their field.
Northern Michigan University Mission Statement
Northern Michigan University, by providing quality academic programs, strong student support, and extensive regional service for its stakeholders in the upper Midwest, challenges its students, faculty, staff, and alumni to strive for excellence, both inside and outside the classroom, and to become outstanding citizens and leaders.
To accomplish this mission, Northern provides a supportive living and learning environment that includes high-caliber undergraduate and graduate programs, personal attention, extensive use of modern technology, and continuous improvement of curriculum and services through systematic assessment. Challenging themselves and their students, Northern faculty and staff are dedicated to effective teaching and intellectual inquiry; to including students as learning partners in their research, scholarship, and other professional activities; and to advancing the university's roles as a service provider and as a cultural and recreational center in the Upper Peninsula. Northern Michigan University students will study ethics, humanitarian values, and cultural awareness in a strong general education program as well as master specific knowledge in a major career field. As graduates who are lifelong learners, they will possess the skills and attitudes to succeed in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, multi-cultural world. As alumni, they will be challenged to continue an NMU tradition, that of distinguishing themselves in their careers and communities.


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Made in Hawaii
Hawaii offers a variety of exclusive items that you won't find anywhere else in the world:
Aloha Wear
In 1937, the term "aloha shirt" was trademarked (mainlanders often call them "Hawaiian shirts") and in the 40's and 50's the popularity of aloha wear really took off. Today, the iconic aloha shirt has become a symbol of Hawaii and a unifying element of Hawaii's multi-ethnic population. You'll see aloha wear worn everywhere on your visit, from laid-back locals to downtown businessmen.
Modern interpretations of aloha wear by progressive local fashion designers have built upon traditional aloha shirt and muumuu designs to create stylish surf wear and designer women's fashion. Hilo designer Sig Zane's hand-cut patterns even help to perpetuate Hawaiian traditions and stories.
Paintings. Photography. Ceramics. Glassware. Hawaiian quilts. No matter what the medium, Hawaii's artisans instill their own unique points of view in their artwork. Whether you're gallery hopping in Downtown Oahu's Chinatown or you're discovering the small galleries of Hanapepe in Kauai, you're bound to find a piece of distinctive Hawaii art that speaks to you.
Woodwork & Jewelry
Hawaii is the only place in the world where you can find koa (Acacia koa), a wood that is famous for it's fine texture and rich colors. Native Hawaiians used koa to build things like canoes, bowls and woodcarvings. Later, during the time of the Hawaiian monarchy, koa was used to create fine furniture (the main staircase at Iolani Palace is made of koa wood). Today, koa is in shorter supply, making it an even more prized commodity. Wood workers still use koa to create valuable items like Hawaiian bowls, jewelry, furniture, ukuleles and guitars. These products can still be found in shops throughout the islands.
You can also find unique jewelry made exclusively in Hawaii. Bracelets, rings, pendants and earrings created by local designers reflect the beauty of the islands. Hawaii's location in the Pacific also makes it a great place to shop for pearls from the South Seas and Tahiti.
The rich, volcanic soil of Hawaii's Big Island gives 100% pure Kona coffee its rich aroma and flavorful taste. Visit a coffee farm in Kona or Holualoa on Hawaii's Big Island and take home some fresh beans. Coffee farms are also popping up in Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Molokai.
Hawaii also produces a large portion of the world's macadamia nuts. Most of Hawaii's macadamia nut farms are on Hawaii's Big Island, but you can also find farms in Molokai and Oahu. Hawaii's fruits also make for great jams and jellies. Flavors like lilikoi, guava, mango, and pineapple make for excellent gifts to pack up for your trip home.


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University of Minnesota,
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
and Dean
The following policies and procedures are applicable to the
use of the three laptop computers (Mac iBook, Dell
Inspiron 9100, and Dell Latitude C800).
1. The computer should not be used for personal profit or
commercial activities.
2. Check-out will be granted to full-time faculty only,
on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Check-out will be for a maximum of 10 days for the Mac
iBook or Dell Inspiron 9100. Check-out may be for a maximum of
30 days for the Dell Latitude C800. (except for special
4. Software packages (Excel, Word) are loaded onto the computer.
Additional software may not be loaded. Faculty are required
to provide their own disk, CD or jump drive/flash drive
for storing data files. Do not store data onto the computer's
hard drive.
5. Special care should be taken with the security of the
6. Do not store it in a locked car or car trunk, as severe
temperature changes could damage it.
7. Individuals accept responsibility for loss of the computer
and damage, over and above normal use.
8. In the event that you travel by airplane with the computer:
a. Always carry it on the plane with you. If
you check it, it will be in a non-pressurized
part of the plane, which
could damage it.
b. Put it on the hand-held luggage conveyor
belt and do not carry it through the
metal detector. You will be required
to turn it on.
Procedures to follow when requesting a computer:
1. Contact Adele @ x6018 or e-mail: raymonda. You will need
to provide the following information:
a. Your name
b. Which computer you would like to check
out (Mac, Dell Inspiron or Dell Latitude)
c. Dates (including specific date and time
of pick-up and return)
d Purpose
a. Your name
b. Which computer you would like to check
out (Mac, Dell Inspiron or Dell Latitude)
c. Dates (including specific date and time
of pick-up and return)
d Purpose
2. Pick up the computer from the Dean's Office (315 Behmler)
and sign an acknowledgement form that shows you have
read and understood the Laptop Usage Policy.
3. Return the computer to the Dean's Office and sign it


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I've been wondering how be gets hitters out
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As Win! Game 5 tomorrow
Hecmight have been gunned down at the plate he the ball hadn't been misplayed
And a bald headed Johnny Gomes is one of the first to get to Coco.
I'm getting the feeling Major League Baseball, fortuitously, is going to have all four LDS series go to five games.
How convenient if that happens.
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All matriculating Ball State University students are eligible to audition for the Jazz Ensembles at the beginning of each Fall Semester. The auditions run Sunday, August 21st through Wednesday, August 24 during the first week of school. There will be a sign-up sheet as well as audition requirements posted on the Jazz bulletin board outside of room MU117 and the jazz website (see Auditions) starting the first week of August. All Students must fill out the Jazz Audition forms and bring it to the audition.
Initial Meetings
Introductory meetings (mandatory) will be held Monday and Tuesday of the first week of school at 11AM in room MU117. You need only attend one of these meetings. The meetings will cover all procedures, schedules and calendar of events for the semester.
Audition time slots will be posted on the jazz bulletin board outside of room 117. Each slot runs for 15 minutes. Audition requirements and materials will be posted at Gmail by Google.
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All auditions will be recorded and attended by Mark Buselli, Director of Jazz Studies, Scott Routenberg, Jazz Faculty member; and two graduate assistants. The final listing will be posted late Wednesday evening of the first week of class. Students will have sufficient time before the Friday deadline to complete the drop/add process.
A student may challenge another student or challenge for an open chair at the beginning of each Spring Semester. The challenging student must notify the student being challenged after the last concert which is usually the first week of December. The 2nd week of December will be the challenges and results will be posted before finals.
The beginning of Spring Semester is not open for new auditions, except with individual permission from the Director of Jazz Studies. Challenges will use the same procedures and materials as the Fall Semester auditions. The Director reserves the right to re-hear a challenge if there is any question of placement. You can challenge any chair in any band.
Jazz Combos
All matriculating Ball State University students are eligible to audition for the Jazz Combos at the beginning of the Fall semester. Combos will remain the same for the Spring semesters. If you are interested in playing in a combo you can mark the times that you are available on the Jazz Audition form and bring it to your audition. Combos will be put together on Wednesday evening the first week of school, time enough for drop/add deadline of Friday.
Students must take the Jazz Combo course for credit! The designated course number for Jazz Combo is MUSPE 231. The student will receive one hour of credit per semester for participating in the course.
Rating Scale
A rating scale form will be used for each student. There are a total of 60 points that a student can earn. The jazz faculty and grad assistant's scores will count once. The director's score will count twice as a weighted score. All scores will be added and the average score will count as the final score.


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'The 2004 World Cup of Hockey is expected to be one of the most exciting international hockey tournaments in history. Eight hockey-playing nations featuring 150 NHL players, will compete in the two-week tournament that runs from August 30 through September 14, 2004.'
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Academics for ObamaCare stunned to find the cost
posted at 3:31 pm on January 24, 2013 by Ed Morrissey
Jim Pethokoukis comes up with this delicious bit of schadenfreude from last week's Wall Street Journal:
The federal health-care overhaul is prompting some colleges and universities to cut the hours of adjunct professors. […] The Affordable Care Act requires large employers to offer a minimum level of health insurance to employees who work 30 hours a week or more starting in 2014, or face a penalty. The mandate is a particular challenge for colleges and universities, which increasingly rely on adjuncts to help keep costs down as states have scaled back funding for higher education.
A handful of schools, including Community College of Allegheny County in Pennsylvania and Youngstown State University in Ohio, have curbed the number of classes that adjuncts can teach in the current spring semester to limit the schools' exposure to the health-insurance requirement.
In response, these professors have turned … spiritual:
The professors are understandably confused. Robert Balla, an adjunct professor of English at Stark State College, in North Canton, Ohio received a letter in which he was told that "in order to avoid penalties under the Affordable Care Act…employees with part-time or adjunct status will not be assigned more than an average of 29 hours per week." He told the Journal that the move cut his $40,000 salary by about $2,000 and that he cannot afford health insurance.
"I think it goes against the spirit of the [health-care] law," Mr. Balla said. "In education, we're working for the public good, we are public employees at a public institution; we should be the first ones to uphold the law, to set the example."
They are upholding the law, Professor Balla. I guess you needed to have it passed before you could be bothered to see the obvious implications of what was in it. Jim delivers a parting shot at the inability to grasp the obvious in this outpost of Academia:
Looks like the academy is finally getting a lesson in the costs of big government liberalism.


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I am an ex-primary school teacher, recently retrained as a TEFL teacher. I have a regular daily IELTS class and have done a variety of other classes as cover, including CLIL sessions.
Anyway, I want to build up a group of regular 1 to 1 teaching sessions here in central London before trying working abroad. I know I can 'drop hints' to students in my class, but the school would frown on this.
What other ways are there to advertise for or ... 'gather' students?


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Clio, an international triannual journal, welcomes submission of scholarly essays on three interrelated topics:
Clio does not so much publish in three disciplines as it seeks essays that are themselves interdisciplinary in their arguments. We publish researched essays at the intersections of our three disciplines of emphasis. Our focus is historiography, in reference to any time period and literatures. We do not publish factual expositions of historical events or uncontextualized "readings" of literary texts. Essays should be accessible to an educated audience of interdisciplinary readers.
We are especially interested in scholarship which reflects contemporary theoretical approaches to our traditional focus.


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Allen Roses, M.D., and his colleagues* have found a possible mechanism by which a variant of the Apolipoprotein (ApoE) gene protects against abnormal changes in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer's disease. The research, supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), moves scientists one step closer to unraveling the mysteries of Alzheimer's, a devastating disease affecting nearly 4 million Americans and their families.
This latest finding builds on earlier work by Dr. Roses and his colleagues, on the basis of which researchers at Duke University believe they have found a gene that is directly related to late-onset Alzheimer's, the most common form of this fatal disease. Today's report suggests that the E3 variant of ApoE may play a protective role in the progression of Alzheimer's disease and that a drug that imitates its function might be an effective drug for people who have the gene that produces ApoE 4. According to Dr. Roses, "The disease mechanism we favor is that ApoE 3 protects from neurofibrillary tangles being formed, while ApoE 4 does not and because of that, intracelluar metabolic processes are slowly destroyed."
*Michael Goedert and Ross Jakes, from the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge; Li-Ming Dong and Karl H. Weisgraber, from the University of California, San Francisco; and from Duke: Ann Saunders, Margaret Pericak-Vance, Dr. Donald Schmechel and David Huang.
The key to the ApoE findings is the significance of the E4 gene variant in predicting the likelihood of late onset Alzheimer's. Dr. Roses found that a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease increased nearly threefold for each E4 gene present. In people with two copies of the ApoE 4 gene, their chances of developing late onset Alzheimer's was found to be 91 percent, a truly definitive result. In people with only genotypes E3/E3 or E2/E3 present, the percentage of those likely to develop late-onset Alzheimer's disease fell significantly, to 45 percent or less, with the presence of the E3 variant being a prime reason for the beneficial effect.
If the effect of the ApoE 4 gene could be reversed or the E3 variant used to block activity of the E4 gene, then various therapies could be developed that would one day lead to the much sought-after cure for this and other types of Alzheimer's disease. With this new understanding of how ApoE impacts Alzheimer's disease, people could have the option of learning if they have inherited a rapidly degenerative form of the disease, if they could be targeted for treatment or prevention, or find out if they are unlikely to develop Alzheimer's as they approach their sixties.
According to Richard Hodes, M.D., Director of the National Institute on Aging, "These recent findings are important steps forward in our understanding of Alzheimer's disease. Finding a cure for Alzheimer's is a top priority for the NIA, and Dr. Roses' work moves Alzheimer's research in exciting new directions." Hodes, who points out that NIA research is primarily generated by investigator-initiated submissions, says the ApoE work is one area where interest is increasing as scientists move on several fronts against the disease. The NIA also supports studies on beta-amyloid, the calcium channels hypothesis, and other ongoing investigations.
Zaven Khachaturian, Ph.D., Associate Director for Neuroscience and Neuropsychology of Aging research at the NIA, believes that findings on the ApoE genetic link and the further discovery of how to possibly block this detrimental effect through the E3 variant, are two of the most interesting pieces of research he has seen recently regarding Alzheimer's. "Given the increased level of concern about Alzheimer's and memory loss we see in the older population, an early and reliable diagnostic test could ease the worries of millions of people. Furthermore, if the mechanism of action of the ApoE variants can be understood, potential treatments can be developed," according to Dr. Khachaturian.
Late-onset Alzheimer's is only one type of Alzheimer's. Some varieties of Alzheimer's disease appear at an earlier age and are related to genetic mutations on chromosomes 14 and 21. While clinicians can accurately diagnose Alzheimer's disease 85 to 90 percent of the time at best, the only way to make a definitive diagnosis is through a microscopic examination of brain sections after the death of a patient. It is important to arrive at a diagnosis however, while the patient is alive, in order to rule out other treatable conditions that can be mistaken for Alzheimer's, such as depression, some forms of dementia, or stroke. There is only one FDA approved drug therapy for Alzheimer's disease available and it provides limited benefit to a few individuals.
The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, leads the Federal effort supporting basic, clinical, epidemiological and social research on aging and the special needs of older people.
Two important discoveries by National Institute on Aging (NIA) grantees at Duke University this year establish, for the first time, identifiable genetic markers for late-onset Alzheimer's disease and suggest possible mechanisms for blocking the harmful gene's activities. The work of Dr. Allen Roses and his team at Duke is considered a breakthrough in Alzheimer's research, a disease that has baffled researchers for over twenty years since the disease's presence was first widely accepted. The other scientists contributing to the research include Michael Goedert and Ross Jakes, from the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge; Li-Ming Dong and Karl H. Weisgraber, from the University of California, San Francisco; and from Duke: Ann Saunders, Margaret Periack-Vance, Dr. Donald Schmechel and David Huang.
Alzheimer's disease was named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a doctor who, in 1907, detected a pathological condition that would later be noted as the first diagnosis of Alzheimer's in a human being. The principal symptoms of Alzheimer's that were detected by Dr. Alzheimer and are still the chief observational symptoms of the disease today, are: loss of memory, confusion, increasing disorientation and eventual inability to perform even the simplest functions on one's own. The only definitive way to make a diagnosis of Alzheimer's is through microscopic examinations of brain sections after the death of a patient. The portions of the brain of an Alzheimer's patient that deal with memory, emotion and cognitive thinking are riddled with clumps of protein plaques and tangles that are associated with destruction of the brain's ability to transmit information, while a healthy adult brain would display no such symptoms.
Dr. Alzheimer's pathological slides from 1912 of a patient's brain showed the same neurological findings that are still seen in Alzheimer's patients today.
The prevelance of Alzheimer's in the general population was not widely recognized until the 1970's. Today it is estimated that there are close to 4 million Alzheimer's patients in the United States and over 20 million patients worldwide who suffer from some form of the disease. There is no known cure and only recently has an approved treatment been available for cognitive symptoms. The drug, THA, is effective only in some circumstances for a few Alzheimer's sufferers. There have been advances in the ways to deal with and aid Alzheimer's patients, either through behavioral management techniques or psychotropic drugs. Through various organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association and the NIA, a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the public has become better educated about various aspects of Alzheimer's disease. Problems still persist in training people to recognize the differences between simple and normal memory loss as one grows older, and the early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Since late 1987, there have been significant advances in our understanding of the biological aspects of brain function and how Alzheimer's disease may impair certain functions. It has been known for several years that a protein called beta-amyloid is a major component of senile plaques and vascular deposits typically found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.
This year, Dr. Roses' group discovered that certain variants of the ApoE gene are found on chromosome 19 and that these gene variants are overwhelmingly linked to Alzheimer's disease. In the initial studies, the main culprit was the E4 variant of the ApoE gene, and persons carrying two copies of this gene were found to have an almost certain likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease if they lived to be 75 years of age. Other variants of the gene and those people with only one copy of the E4 gene had less risk of developing Alzheimer's, but some risk was still evidenced. This research has just recently been corroborated by other researchers.
The next step of Alzheimer's researchers was to develop tests for the presence of the ApoE 4 gene and to find ways to block its harmful effects. Just recently, Dr. Roses' group discovered that the presence of the ApoE 3 gene variant protects against the abnormal changes in the proteins in the brain that would lead to Alzheimer's, while the E4 variant leaves the proteins unprotected. Nerve cells use microtubules to move molecules to places where they are needed in a cell, and ApoE 3 helps keeps the passageways open while ApoE 4 tends to cause blockages along the essential passageways. In other words, the E4 variant is deficient in its functioning while E3 is helpful to this essential process. This research helps to explain a possible mechanism for the pathological linkage of ApoE to Alzheimer's disease neurofibrillary tangles. Researchers believe that with this breakthrough, effective diagnostic methods, treatment, and perhaps a cure for this dreadful disease will be possible.


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a place for zinesters - writers and readers
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Okay. You know what? I'm not even going to argue this one. it's clear that you are convinced you're right, and there's no point in saying that I go to thrift stores and have never seen one because you're not going to listen anyway.
OK. Er, how does it work? Does the stapeler part go on top of the paper or something?
an obamavoter!! stealing from those who
earn and giving it to those who don't
Ouch. Expensive. nice, though... how many pages does it do?
Derek Neuland said:i got this one for christmas and i love it! http://www.amazon.com/PaperPro-1610-Long-Reach-Stapler/dp/B0015ZZ3R...
Save the asides, ellipsis boy.
I have the Swingline and it works great for me, but I've never made anything over eight pages thick. I use regular staples, also. I think it cost me $15 at the time and I've had it for a decade.
Also, many copy stores have a long-arm stapler in the self-serve area along with the cutting boards, bins of colored paper, etc. If you're only doing a short run and don't want to invest in a stapler now, that would work. Of course, then you have to put up with questions about what you're doing and requests to read your zine. But maybe you haven't tired of that yet. :)
tim scannell said:an obamavoter!! stealing from those who
earn and giving it to those who don't
The one you linked to for $8 looks like a steal. I'm not sure if you could get a better price at a thrift shop (but then I'm not an expert on that). I think that one'd be your best deal.
Operating a long-reach stapler is hard to explain, but it's very intuitive once you've got one if front of you. If I could figure it out, you could.
Why are you hesitating to just get the $8 one on your link? (Again, I could be not understanding something).
if you'd rather go a cheaper way- I couldn't afford a long armed, so I just got one that flips open. staple it against something that it'll go into but not stick in (like cardboard or styrofoam) pull it out, and close the staples with some pliers or a pen or even just your hand. takes a few extra seconds, but works like a charm.


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Hi folks,
My name is Jordan Lewis, I'm a new front-end developer on the Marketplaces team.
We've just launched a bunch of new Ratings features, all of which have been long running requests. You can see Justin's original announcement for more detail and a bit more context.
Rounding to half starsWe are now rounding to the nearest half-star rather than whole star. So now an average "4.6" or "4.3" will now be rounded to "4.5". Some items will go "up" a half star, and others "down", but overall, the graphical representation will be closer to the real numerical average.
Rating Breakdown
We have redesigned the sidebar of an item page to add a little more detail rather than just the overall average rating. Buyers will see the number of people who have rated the item at each step (5 stars, 4 stars, etc), the total number of ratings received and the precise numerical value of the average (e.g. "4.6" or "3.9").
Here's a shot before:
And a shot after:
Great! It works!
one 4 star item and three 5 star items turned into 4.5 stars. No problem. Nice to see breakdown. Would be great to see total breakdown for all items.
Best Regards, Andrey
Awesome! Now i just need to find a guy who rated my item with 1 star as soon as he bought it
Thank you guys. The first time authors can see every single rating they have for the item. I hope the next features would be released soon to make the whole thing functional appropriately. Cheers!
Hi Jordan,
This feature is very nice but is it possible to hide the breakdown by default and add a "toggle" to show the breakdown in case the user is interested? I feel like this would hurt sales for some people.
Well done guys.
Good job.
Greate feature.
Something I noticed on some of my items:
When I check out my 4.5-5 star rated items, there is a single buyer who rated 1 or 2 stars and I ask myself why do I need to suffer this low rating because a total noob purchased one of my items and had no clue how to edit it eventhough it's 100% simple and organized and didn't even bother to ask for help. Just shows that there are people with zero (0) knowledge in photoshop that I prefer they stay out of my portfolio. Just ain't worth the purchase.
This can hurt sales especially for items with only few ratings (+3), for example:
It's great, thank you guys
Welcome Jordan!
Great feature, thanks for making it!


text: Thirteen new comedies/reality shows from the five major networks. Lots of good stuff, but some of the comedies look either great or horrible! Here's a link to the list I posted in the other thread for premiere dates for all new and returning shows (including the non-major networks). And youtube clips of the new comedies and reality TV shows: Wednesday, September 14 8:00 H8r (CW reality hosted by Mario Lopez) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgkr9re1lBk 10:00 Up All Night (NBC comedy with Christina Applegate, Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5db6eixmiv0 10:30 Free Agents (NBC comedy with Hank Azaria and Anthony Stewart Head) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFDYl0_JX5E Monday, September 19 9:30 Two Broke Girls (CBS comedy) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qOmFc2wRJg Tuesday, September 20 9:00 New Girl (FOX comedy with Zooey Deschanel) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qqojuj1zoU Wednesday, September 21 8:00 The X Factor (FOX singing competition with Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iX4K1c4cck Thursday, September 22 9:30 Whitney (NBC comedy with Jane Kaczmarek) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnc2QbRZsDM Wednesday, September 28 8:30 Suburgatory (ABC comedy with Cheryl Hines, Jeremy Sisto and Ana Gasteyer) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L9SKh0RJr8 Thursday, September 29 8:30 How to be a Gentleman (CBS drama with Dave Foley and Kevin Dillon) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX4V9cfsINE Tuesday, October 11 8:00 Last Man Standing (ABC comedy with Tim Allen, Nancy Allen and Héctor Elizondo) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjbY6E65Np8 Tuesday, October 18 8:30 Man Up! (ABC comedy) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVsPGoC4XHw Sunday, October 30 8:30 Allen Gregory (FOX animated comedy with Jonah Hill) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUlfno9QTM Wednesday, November 23 9:30 I Hate My Teenage Daughter (FOX comedy with Jaime Pressly) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvV6dHgzxhk


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Keep hands, feet, and hair away from the pump intake. When cleaning debris away from the pump intake, always shut the engine off.
Know your limits and ride according to your abilities.
Never exceed the load limit of your PWC.
See the boating regulations for other requirements specific to PWC.
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slappybrown wrote:Farm skills will be handy in the apocalyptic future.
mac5155 wrote:NO EDITING!
pittsports87 wrote:I'll give this one a try since it will be after the current one. Never read the book though (it is a book, right?)
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I am taking that as "in" for you mac.
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