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2010 updates to model-data comparisons
As we did roughly a year ago (and as we will probably do every year around this time), we can add another data point to a set of reasonably standard model-data comparisons that have proven interesting over the years.
First, here is the update of the graph showing the annual mean anomalies from the IPCC AR4 models plotted against the surface temperature records from the HadCRUT3v, NCDC and GISTEMP products (it really doesn't matter which). Everything has been baselined to 1980-1999 (as in the 2007 IPCC report) and the envelope in grey encloses 95% of the model runs.
The El Niño event that started off 2010 definitely gave last year a boost, despite the emerging La Niña towards the end of the year. An almost-record summer melt in the Arctic was also important (and probably key in explaining the difference between GISTEMP and the others). Checking up on our predictions from last year, we forecast that 2010 would be warmer than 2009 (because of the ENSO phase last January). Consistent with that, I predict that 2011 will not be quite as warm as 2010, but it will still rank easily amongst the top ten warmest years of the historical record.
The comments on last year's post (and responses) are worth reading before commenting on this post, and there are a number of points that shouldn't need to be repeated again:
- Short term (15 years or less) trends in global temperature are not usefully predictable as a function of current forcings. This means you can't use such short periods to 'prove' that global warming has or hasn't stopped, or that we are really cooling despite this being the warmest decade in centuries.
- The AR4 model simulations are an 'ensemble of opportunity' and vary substantially among themselves with the forcings imposed, the magnitude of the internal variability and of course, the sensitivity. Thus while they do span a large range of possible situations, the average of these simulations is not 'truth'.
- The model simulations use observed forcings up until 2000 (or 2003 in a couple of cases) and use a business-as-usual scenario subsequently (A1B). The models are not tuned to temperature trends pre-2000.
- Differences between the temperature anomaly products is related to: different selections of input data, different methods for assessing urban heating effects, and (most important) different methodologies for estimating temperatures in data-poor regions like the Arctic. GISTEMP assumes that the Arctic is warming as fast as the stations around the Arctic, while HadCRUT and NCDC assume the Arctic is warming as fast as the global mean. The former assumption is more in line with the sea ice results and independent measures from buoys and the reanalysis products.
There is one upcoming development that is worth flagging. Long in development, the new Hadley Centre analysis of sea surface temperatures (HadISST3) will soon become available. This will contain additional newly-digitised data, better corrections for artifacts in the record (such as highlighted by Thompson et al. 2007), and corrections to more recent parts of the record because of better calibrations of some SST measuring devices. Once it is published, the historical HadCRUT global temperature anomalies will also be updated. GISTEMP uses HadISST for the pre-satellite era, and so long-term trends may be affected there too (though not the more recent changes shown above).
The next figure is the comparison of the ocean heat content (OHC) changes in the models compared to the latest data from NODC. As before, I don't have the post-2003 model output, but the comparison between the 3-monthly data (to the end of Sep) and annual data versus the model output is still useful.
To include the data from the Lyman et al (2010) paper, I am baselining all curves to the period 1975-1989, and using the 1993-2003 period to match the observational data sources a little more consistently. I have linearly extended the ensemble mean model values for the post 2003 period (using a regression from 1993-2002) to get a rough sense of where those runs might have gone.
Update (May 2010): The figure has been corrected for an error in the model data scaling. The original image can still be seen here.
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text: Good win tonight, but still concerned that the energy level drops on occassion within games even with the starters in there. As Dumars4e stated, the Pistons closed out the first three quarters in a listless fashion surrending big leads. For the Raptors, Andrea Bargnani who scored 25 points vs the Pistons just 11 days ago was MIA tonight scoring 0!!! The 2nd qtr belong to Delfino, just as the third qtr belong Rip.. Rip was on fire tonight socring 39 and was 16-22 including a blistering 5-6 from downtown as Marv Albert would say and only 2-3 fron the line. To put it in perspective, Labron scored 51 tonight on 18-28 shooting, including 6/12 from beyond the arc and 9/16 FT. To go even further, Kobe scored 48 pts on 21-44 shooting, 2/8 from the three and 4-7 at the line. Granted the games by Kobe and Labron were overtime affairs but I would say that Rip has proven that he is the pure shooter of the bunch, but guess which two of the three are being mentioned as perrenial MVP candidates everyyear??


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For those that have the FP deluxe helmet how do you get the bottom piece of the hollow range finder on? Are you gluing it? Velcro? I want to put electronics in it too. Do I have to hollow it out to fit the chip?
Any advice? Tips? Thanks.
For those that have the FP deluxe helmet how do you get the bottom piece of the hollow range finder on? Are you gluing it? Velcro? I want to put electronics in it too. Do I have to hollow it out to fit the chip?
Any advice? Tips? Thanks.
The screw method is easy if you have the tools, just drill 2 small holes in the stalk on the "T" section wings, then two holes to match in the RF topper. Simply put small screws or bolts through the stalk and the topper, add your electronics, close off the topper and GTG!
Scott, I believe you have the hollow wired stalk version my friend. This means that the wires that come out of the top of the stalk attach to LED's that you must install. The wires that run down the stalk go through the cresent shaped slot in the upper ear cap and through to the inside of the helmet where you would install your battery pack and blinker board.
I believe you are talking about installing the clear bottom in your post reference. This can be glued in on the sides once your LED's are installed since LED's will virtually last forever. I would recommend making your connections and verifying that everything works first before sealing it up in case you happen to overload the LED's accidentally while hooking up your interior electronics.
The version you have is the screen accurate version.
If you were looking to have self contained electronics housed in the RF Topper alone, you have the incorrect version. As stated in my helmet thread, unless specified, the default topper that is included is the screen accurate version. If you would like the self contained version, I would be happy to exchange if you like. Just shoot me a PM
Ohh now i want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's the one I wanted. I just was wondering how the clear bottom was put on. I'm using the LED , stalk, and metal earcaps from the MR Fett. Unfortunately, that helmet met with an untimely accident, so i'm canibalizing parts from it for the FP helmet. It also has a nifty thing that when the scope is lowered a circuit is created causing the LED's to start. It's going to have a wireless RC servo control too. So, you pretty much answered my question Chris. Thanks so much.
Last edited by yodakiller1138; May 19, 2010 at 6:39 PM.
Hm? I know that the electronic board in the MR RF is pretty darn small. You should probably still be able to fit it in with my clear bottom without modification. There's a pretty big void behind the acrylic that should suffice.
Attaching the MR stalk to my RF might be an issue though, as the bolts are aligned different. If you'd clued me in to what you were up to, I could have sent you a topper without the bolt holes as they are cast without them - I drill each set as I go :-) I do this for the specific purpose of flexibility for cases just like this If you run into a snag, let me know
Beyond that not sure about your using the MR caps. That just seems blasphemous ! They're not accurate
I am of course kidding you ;-) It's your party my friend. Best of luck
Last edited by fettpride; May 19, 2010 at 8:15 PM.
I'll just fill the holes with Milliput and redrill them.


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chasing monster non tipical.....
Hey guys and girls, thanks for the warm welcome. I will get the pics up as soon as my buddy uploads them. thats why you should bring your own camera. Anyways I have a new problem, I saw this monster non- tipical this last sunday. Looks to have three main beams, one side has like 6 or 7 tines and the other looks like just four or five. just a complete monster... anyways its in a neighborhood type setting with a good strip of timber behind the house and a field where i believe they are bedding. i went there for a hour after work and sure enough he came out 10 yards behind me. saw me and didnt really spook, had a shot but didnt take it. they are a very tame herd, i was wondering if i should try the can or the buck roar. this weekend is the start of the rut. and tomorrow is supposed to be the coldest day of the season so far. the thing is i need him to come back during that same hour in the same place. i really want to bag this deer.. please help. hes the only buck around and has like 6 to 7 doe. help ME!!!!Diamond Black Ice
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I would have shot him today and not worried about hunting him this weekend.
I like my MAD Buck Growl, and i have a Primos can, but havent had the luck with it like i have with the growl.
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Humor your name was pretty fun to mess with if your up for another one?
here's a better picture of mine for @always crushin
yo naked . yah ill do another might take a bit . workin on slotr now . and got lyfer after that .
how do you know if your a toy or not?
put a pic up and someone will tell you. pretty much if your asking if u are a toy.. you probly are. this is coming from a toy too so dont feel bad. lol..
And @centrysam wanna do an exchange??
word dude thats fine.. anyone else wanna do an exchange?
lifes funny lol
thanks bro . i like that O
Anyone interested in an exchange? If so, PM me, I write Zeek, lookin' for some inspiration!
nice man . i like how the u is the o upside down . dope simple man
im workin on urs . lota difficult letters lol
No prob. The R in this blows chunks. My name is a bitch i know, just the LY.
That's pretty clean, Mike. Nice.
Should have rounded out the r. For the bit on the back i would have angled it with the angles of the pieces on the other side. As it is now it looks un natural. Over all i like the piece.
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Can I try an e-collar (on the kids)? I mean, it's ok to use on animals, so it HAS to be safe for kids, right?
Bullet likes to pee on things. Especially leather things when I take him into our local Big R (it's a farm/ranch store). How can I get him out of that?
I'm not sure how you'd stop the marking, I've never had my guys mark inside.
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Can I try an e-collar (on the kids)? I mean, it's ok to use on animals, so it HAS to be safe for kids, right?
Bullet likes to pee on things. Especially leather things when I take him into our local Big R (it's a farm/ranch store). How can I get him out of that?
There is nothing wrong with re-training. I mean, what else can you do?
Absolutely no harm will come from continuing obedience. It will be a great mental activity for the dog, and the one doing the training. Once you have accomplished something, try taking him to public (but not crowded) places and ask for a behavior. Move slowly. Be patient. There is always more obedience to be done with our dogs.
My husband has an almost-5-year old GSD. When I first came into the picture, I was told, along with the kids, to NOT give ANY commands to the dog, unless I was home alone and was asking him to go lie down. This has since gone away completely, and now the kids think it's their job to untrain this dog. When I or hubby tell the dog to go lie down, he goes to the kids for pets and lovin' because that's totally acceptable -sarcasm- and the kids aren't corrected or asked to stop, unless I ask (and then I'M the one who gets corrected).
Anyway. Bullet stays outside on a chain while we're at work (he will dig out of a kennel) and once we're home, he comes inside. I make him sit and stay while I take him off the chain and make him focus on me for a varied amount of time (some days I just want eye contact, some days I make him wait a few seconds), and if he anticipates and tries to go before I release him, I ask him to lie down and wait until I'm satisfied (no more than around 30 seconds). He will then wait for the 'ok' command to go. I have also been working with him on walking nicely next to me off leash (I should probably do this on leash first, yes?) until we get to the door, and then he waits for the 'ok' to go inside.
I use the same commands hubby used when training the dog, but I'm around more. Is it ok to 'retrain' the dog to follow commands the first time, instead of having to ask continually? Would it do any good to start him as if a puppy with focusing on his handler (me or hubby) while walking, like you see in Schutzhund? Can anyone give me any pointers on getting him to follow commands (when the kids aren't around to untrain him?)
Is there any harm in continuing to work him and get him to be a better, more obedient dog?
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - The 2011-12 Annual Phoenix Fund Drive will begin with a kick-off reception on Sept. 14 and include four major events, Green Bay Athletics announced on Thursday. The annual fund drive, which is the major fundraising event to raise funds for student-athlete scholarships, will run through Nov. 5.
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The subject of security for the Android platform is far from straightforward. There's some debate about whether you really need antivirus apps on your smartphone. Much depends on whether you sideload apps, but there's no denying that malware has grown into a much greater concern since we first wrote this article back in 2012. Luckily, security apps have improved dramatically to keep pace with the new threats, so you have plenty of great protection to choose from.
The majority of Android security apps are actually packages that include a host of other tools from contact filtering to remote lock or wipe. We decided to take a look at the top five Android security apps and find out what they do. We are taking a look at these from a consumer point of view, so be warned that some of the "free" apps are only free for personal, non-commercial use.
Avast Antivirus & Security
As a genuinely free app for the Android platform, Avast Antivirus & Security offers an impressive range of tools. It has antivirus protection, it scans your apps to provide details on what they are doing, and it has a web shield that scans URLs for malware.
There are various additional tools in the package including a call blocker for blacklisting problem numbers, an app locker to PIN protect private apps, and Wi-Fi scanning options for improved security and speed. Sadly, the app locking feature is limited to two apps unless you subscribe to the "Pro" version, which also removes ads and gives you direct support access from the app.
If you have a rooted device, then there's also a firewall that allows you to control network traffic. You can block access to Wi-Fi or the network for specific apps, which is handy for security and may potentially save battery life as well.
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The free version of this Android security app provides a decent range of features, keeps you safe from malware, and offers extra protection for rooted devices, making it a strong contender. If you're looking for a security solution for your Android smartphone, and your primary concern is malware and safe browsing, then this could be the right app for you.
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Sophos Free Antivirus and Security has been a top performer for months, consistently boasting a 100 percent detection rate for Android malware according to AV-Test. It returned no false positives. It offers robust scanning covering installation, existing apps, and storage media.
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In the most recent November 2016 tests, only 4 out of 26 apps tested managed a 100 percent detection rate in real-time, though 8 out of 26 managed 100 percent over the last four weeks. We had to drop ESET Mobile Security & Antivirus and 360 Mobile Security from this year's list, mainly due to a decline in malware detection rates, but they're both still decent alternatives if you don't like any of our picks.
From the big name security software brands, Kaspersky and Norton will attract many people because they are familiar names, but compared to some of the free options there's really nothing there to justify the price tags. Same goes for the excellent Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus. Bitdefender and Norton did score 100 percent in November's test, but they are only free trials and will bug you about paying out an annual subscription.


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I've got a V2 hostile rogue for sale. These are really nice little shooters and feel great in the hands. They come factory with an oled board, laser eyes and both magnetic and spring trigger returns. Any questions at all post up and I will gladly answer them.
Marker: Hostile rogue
Condition: 9/10
Color: black
Upgrades: All v2 parts: asa, reg, bolt guide. New clamping feed neck.
Known Problems: eye button is a little hard to push, but still works.
Asking Price: $450 shipped to your door.
Shipping Options: Canada post with tracking
Trades of interest: I will entertain trades. I like odd markers. No BL or DP please.
Location of item: Guelph, Ontario Canada.
What is Included: marker, 2 backs .693 and .689, all V1 parts, spare detents, trigger spring, o-ring kits and spare parts. Case and original box. I will throw some stickers in also.
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I have wanted a Canvasback for many years now and cannot say for certain I've ever even seen one while hunting. About February I started making plans for a Pool 9 hunt as I'd read that was the place to be for one. But let me tell you, if you want to go, make reservations early as they will be filled up by February. I got lucky and a group had two of their party cancel, which gave me the opening to hunt with them. I booked with Hideaway Hollow Outfitters and my hunt days were Nov 24 and 25.
I left out of Springfield, MO at 4am on Saturday and it took me about 15 hours to get there adding in browsing time along the way. We met up Sunday morning and it was me, another guy, and the guide. Come to find out, the party I was to hunt with had cancelled altogether and we were both fill-ins. My vehicle thermometer said it was 9 degrees and the wind chill on the radio said 10 below. The guide, Jeremy, broke ice into the lake, but everthing was frozen solid. I really thought I had a wasted trip when the guide told me there usually would be 15 trucks/boats at the ramp, and we were the only ones there. The hunt was scheduled to end at 1pm, and I had written it off at daybreak as a wasted day and crossed my fingers for the next. About 9am the guide suggested we go in and eat lunch and meet back at 1pm to try it then. The wind had picked up and the temperature was supposed to break the freezing mark. Sure enough in the afternoon we found an open hole near a brushy spot and the hunting was phenomenal. The two of us could not look in enough directions to see all the birds buzzing us.
Long story short, I got my two Canvasbacks and cannot imagine how many Goldeneyes we could have shot with no limit. I shot my 4 Goldeneyes and 1 Canvasback in about 20 minutes. Then waited for about 20 min to collect that second Can.
We left the ramp about 1:30 and were back and driving out of the parking lot at 4:00. An hour of that was the guy with me filling his limit (he had a "few" misses).
So comes the second day of the hunt. I expected one of two things, either exactly like the day before or zero ducks anywhere. The guy who had hunted with me the first day went home, so it was just me and the guide in a 21 foot boat. We went to a nearby spot thinking we could bust ice to make a hole, but it just didn't work. Finally about 9am the guide suggested we go back to where we were the day before and hunt beside his partner, who was there with 3 other clients. They had all already shot their 4 Goldeneyes and were holding out for Cans. I told the guide after the day before, I'd be happy shooting a limit of Goldeneyes and calling it. And, similar to the day before, we shot my six ducks in a little over an hour. On my 5th duck the guide took it from the dog at the front of the boat and this is what we found....


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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by KGREG, Jul 18, 2009.
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Is it possible with our new offensive strategy that Ben starts as the PG? When you are pushing the ball up the court the necessity for a true PG is diminished. You need 2 maybe three guys who can put the ball on the floor and put pressure on the defense. Ben, Rip and Tay can give you that. The question I have is the second unit. Do you let Will take the back up minutes at the PG spot and move Stuck to the SG spot with the second unit. I guess it all depends on how they see Will fitting in with the team. I see two options: #1 - Split the minutes between the four of them and give Stuck and Will the back up minutes as shown above. #2 - Reduce Wills minutes and still start Ben and Rip. Bring Stuck in early as the PG and leave in the hot hand between Rip and Ben. Rotate the 3 of them with Stuck and Ben running point and Ben and Rip playing the 2. I just don't think the need for a true PG is mandatory if you rebunding and pushing the ball up the floor. With chemistry you can actually get the ball from one end to the other without ever dribbling it.
I have nightmares of Rip dribbling the ball at full speed up the court...
How about nightmares of Rip "finishing" at the rim at full speed?
You can win some games with that tactic,but not a championship or be a playoffs team.If our choach would use the PO or the Triangle Offense then it's ok for Ben to be a PG,becouse PO and Triangle Offense doesn't need a true PG,but otherwise there is no future in Ben being a PG.
I always thought Rip was a great finisher on the break. It's the dribbling that screws him up.
I see this as the most likely scenario. Bynum is going to find himself the odd man out (barring injuries).
Ben Gordon at PG in any system is a quick way to lose games. He has PG size, he does not have PG game. He's just a small SG.
First of all, welcome to the forum Jay. My question is, why you say this so authoritatively? Are you saying this because you've watched him play PG and screw it up, or is it because he's never played PG in the NBA and you assume that he'll fail if he attempts? I'm going to reserve judgment until I see him try and fail. If we end up retaining Rip, which seems to be the case, I'm pretty certain that we'll see BG running the point sometime this season to provide sufficient minutes for Rip and BG. If he can do even a mediocre job at the 1, BG+Rip backcourt can prove to be much better than Stuckey+Rip backcourt. Gordon can:slash better than Stuckeyfinish better than Stuckeyshoot better than StuckeyHe'll attract defenders a lot more than Stuckey. If he can find the open man consistently, he can become a good option at the 1. Nobody's going to dare him to shoot like teams did to Stuckey, I can tell you that. Last season, the guy averaged 3.4 assists playing the role of a finisher (Stuckey averaged 4.9). So, if he's willing to give it a shot at PG, I'd be happy to see BG-Rip as the starting backcourt.
Gordon does not do either of the first two things better than Stuckey. He shot 50.8% on shots at the basket vs. an even 50% for Stuckey. But Stuckey takes more than twice as many shots in the paint than Gordon does (42% vs. 20%). Gordon is obviously a better shooter and scorer than Stuckey, but to say he's a better slasher/finisher than him is disingenuous... he simply isn't.
I dunno, he seems to miss quite a few "bunnys". Maybe I'm biased.
Thank you. From watching him play since he got into the league, interacting with Bulls fans, and reading scouting reports. Ben Gordon can, even though I'm not a fan of it, play PG for short spurts. But he is definitely far from a full time PG. It's just not his game, he's a deadly shooter/scorer, not a setup guy. The only reason people entertain the idea of him playing PG is his size, it has almost nothing to do with his game. He's amazing in a 6th man role, and can be a solid starter, but not in the same backcourt with Rip. Their games just don't mesh. As mediocre as Stuckey can be finding Rip off curls, he's still a better option at point guard than Gordon. The ceiling for this team is honestly a playoff berth and challenging a team in the 1st round a la the 09 Bulls. Might as well let Stuckey get his first year as a full time PG of a stable team. It's his third year. We'll know after this season whether or not he can actually be the PG of the future. I think Gordon's career has already proved he's not likely to ever succeed in that position, nor would anyone really perscribe it as a long term solution for the Pistons.
Rip inside .652 FG% Stuckey .497 Iverson .511 Afflalo .620 Bynum .540 Prince .593 Sheed .582 Fabio .524 Dyess .621 Maxiell .722 Kwame .575 Amir .634 So, Rip had the 2nd best shooting percentage on the team in the paint, only behind Maxiell. Maybe Rip's finishes just don't look as impressive as some of the shorter guards because he doesn't need to do anything fancy.
Yeah, but only 15% of his shot attempts came in the paint... and he gets blocked 15% of the time (the same % as Stuckey for those complaining about him getting blocked). The vast majority of layups Hamilton are taking are wide open bunnies. You'd still have to say he's one of the weaker finishers on the team.
Whatever dude! Give Rip some props! On last years team that was a very difficult title to obatain!
That means that on shots in the paint where they don't get blocked, Rip shoots 80% and Stuckey shoots 65%.
Hamilton isn't a better finisher than Stuckey - it's not even close actually. Stats do lie from time to time. Anyone with eyes can see that he is one of the weaker finishers on the team (him and Prince are battling for that spot).
I'd like to give BG props... then there's visions of other SGs torching him by simply shooting over the top... not convinced he can check most PGs either. Defense = trophies.
Rip's finishing percentage in the paint is approaching .200 higher than Stuckey's. Shaq's is only .120 higher than Kwame Brown's for comparison. We are talking a huge gulf here that must be explainable by something. My explanations are that 1) Rip is taller and therefore his finishes look less impressive, 2) Rip slashes more without the ball and gets better opportunities, and 3) the stat keepers have mistakenly been counting all of Stuckey's hard passes off the backboard as shot attempts. Stuckey's finishing rate inside the paint (.483) is similar to Rip's conversion rate on jump shots outside the paint (.448). That's not good.
I think the stats and maybe the difference between the two are different stories... Rip finishes at a high rate when he goes, but almost all of his attempts are on fast breaks which are going to be basically bunnies that I will hit for a high percentage at, where Stuckey is driving to the basic against a set defense, so the stats really aren't fair to either in comparing them, its apple to oranges. Who do I want finishing a break? Rip every time.... who would i rather having the ball at the top of the key and taking it to the hole, Stuckey is my pick in that case.
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Arsenal.com track their progress throughout the season. Our Arsenal's Loanees page offers an overview of all the players and below is the latest instalment of our Loan Watch feature with reports from their latest matches.
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Rangers 3-1 Dundee United
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Kyle Bartley returned from injury to play the full 90 minutes for the Rangers side that claimed all three points against Dundee United at Ibrox on Saturday.
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Rayo Vallecano 4-0 Real Sociedad
Sunday, November 6
Carlos Vela played a full 90 minutes for the Real Sociedad side that suffered defeat at the hands of Rayo Vallecano on Sunday. Sociedad sit bottom of La Liga as a result.
Nicklas Bendtner
Manchester United 1-0 Sunderland
Saturday, November 5
Nicklas Bendtner played 90 minutes of Sunderland's narrow 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Samuel Galindo
Gimnastic Tarragona 5-0 Sabadell
Sunday, November 6
Samuel Galindo played 11 minutes as a second-half substitute in Gimnastic Tarragona's morale-boosting 5-0 victory over Sabadell on Sunday.
Bahia 4-3 Sao Paulo
Saturday, November 5
Denilson played four minutes as a second-half substitute in Sao Paulo's 4-3 defeat at Bahia on Saturday.
Joel Campbell
Lorient 2-0 Ajaccio
Sunday, November 6
Joel Campbell was an unused substitute in Lorient's 2-0 win over Ajaccio on Sunday. Former Arsenal man Gilles Sunu scored for the hosts.
Henri Lansbury
Hull 0-2 West Ham
Saturday, November 5
Henri Lansbury did not feature in West Ham's 2-0 victory over Hull at the KC Stadium on Saturday, missing out through injury.
Pedro Botelho
Rayo Vallecano 4-0 Real Sociedad
Sunday, November 6
Pedro Botelho did not feature in Rayo Vallecano's 4-0 victory over Real Sociedad on Sunday.
James Shea
Dagenham and Redbridge 0-2 Shrewsbury
Saturday, November 5
James Shea was an unused substitute in Dagenham and Redbridge's 2-0 defeat at the hands of Shrewsbury on Saturday.
Levante 0-2 Valencia
Saturday, November 5
Wellington did not feature in Levante's 2-0 defeat against Valencia on Saturday.


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The Smallwood Apartment complex features six apartment units each housing four students. Each apartment is completely furnished and air conditioned. The rent includes all utilities. Residents have access to a larger laundry room which contains each resident's mailbox.
The split-level floor plan features a combination living-kitchen area, one bedroom and private bath downstairs and a loft bedroom and private bath upstairs. Furniture includes standard twin beds, night stands, desks, two chairs, and a dresser. In the living room a sofa, two lounge chairs and one end table are provided. The kitchen area has four bar stools, a stove, and a refrigerator.


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A Republican candidate for the position of seeking the US Senate seat in Arkansas referred to Senator Charles Schumer as "that Jew" which can be assumed not to be a compliment. Of course, it is still unknown if Kim Hedren refers to Jesus Christ as "that Jew," but given that Jesus did not come from "Jew York" we can assume he is simply good old Jesus Christ, the Jew from Bethlehem. Mr. Hedren insists he is not anti-semitic, he just goes around referring to certain Jews as Jews. "When I referred to him as Jewish, it wasn't because I don't like Jewish people." Heck, I bet some of his best friends are Jewish, not that he'd marry any of them.
Mr. Hedren now believes it is uncertain whether he actually ever made the reference to "that Jew." Most probably, he meant to refer to "that Christian" but got confused and wound up saying "that Jew." I assume he also refers to "that Muslim" and "that black person" and "that Jap." Mr. Hedren is an equal opportunity "that" person when referring to those who are not Christian.


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Marketing For the Common Man
I'm not going to lie, I was thinking about actually killing off this site!
Over the past few years I have learned and tried many different marketing methods and the one that worked the best also happened to be the one that bored me to tears: Writing content. It bored me because people tend to talk about the same things over and over in the marketing space, especially in SEO, and once you write about that kind of stuff for a year straight you tend to go crosseyed.
This coupled with the fact that I write content for my marketing agency, as well as several other sources on the net, I just didn't know if I wanted to bring ClintButler.net back to life. After all what will I write about that I am not doing on any other platforms?
After much debate, internal conflicts, cigars, and some rum I decided what the heck lets keep the old girl going.
So here we are with the launch of a new look on the outside.
Some new cool internal tools on the inside to create a better user experience.
And plenty of testing opportunities considering this particular site has been the victim of a negative SEO attack (gotta love the fan club).
Here are the marketing goals I have set
- Increase traffic volume by 10% on a monthly basis. This one shouldn't be all that hard considering how little traffic I have now lol
- Use the negative SEO attack to create some case studies on link cleanup.
- Use the negative SEO attack to test the value of Google's Disavow tool. (I already know in my own mind how good it is or isn't, so I thought I would add some scientific testing to confirm or deny)
- Publish four new pieces of content a month, in any form, but most likely in video because typing sucks.
- Use the site as a journal of sorts to track online earnings. This one is going to be tricky because I am going to be using just this site for that study, so monetization is going to be interesting.
Marketing Topics I Enjoy Covering
There are a few specific marketing topics that I like to write about, and these will be the primary focus of this site.
- Video Marketing
- Pay Per Click (Mostly AdWords Stuff)
- Product Reviews
I have some others already built into the silo, but those really are the ones I like learning about the most, thus writing about as well.
Hopefully this random ball of information has you at least a little bit intrigued enough to come back and check us out.
As time goes on, I'll be adding a couple subscriber functions so I can send you random emails at all hours of the day and night for you to delete, which is always fun.
If you have any site suggestions, test suggestions, or just want to spam my contact form for no reason, there is a link up top!


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Ethics @ Work
Our commitment to superior standards and integrity
Our district is moving in the right direction, ensuring that all students receive a quality education that prepares them for success in college and life. A critical element of delivering on our promise to educate students is maintaining integrity and principled, ethical behavior.
During the 2011-2012 school year, we implemented an online ethics training class that all employees were required to complete. We enhanced our ethics program for the 2012-13 school year to ensure that all employees continued to adhere to our organizational values and ethical standards.
Preserving our good name requires a commitment to hard work, honesty and trust. Understanding what is appropriate and doing what is right are critical to maintaining a reputation of excellence, and we all must do our part. When there is misconduct in the workplace, we all have a responsibility to report it. We all have a responsibility to exercise firm, ethical behavior at work as well. When trust has been violated, it hurts us all, and we jeopardize everything we've worked so hard to achieve. Our district is moving in a positive direction. By demonstrating our commitment to superior standards and integrity, we prove to our stakeholders, our community and ourselves that we are worthy of our stellar reputation.
Do The Right Thing
Reporting unethical behavior is the right thing to do. Corruption, workplace bullying, employee theft, falsifying documents and lying should never be ignored. So when you see these, or any other forms of misconduct, don't succumb to peer pressure. If you are uncomfortable speaking to the perpetrator directly, do the right thing—report it.
Workplace ethics don't just apply to everyone else. They apply to you too. If you are unsure whether or not your actions violate company policy, ask yourself the following questions:
• Is it legal?
• Is it in sync with APS's core goals and values?
• Will I be comfortable and guilt-free if I do it?
• Would I do it if others were watching?
• Would I feel okay if someone did it to me?
Hesitating before answering, or answering "no" to any of these questions, could mean that the behavior is unethical. If you remain unsure, talk with your principal or supervisor.


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Civil Case Information Sheet
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Ludia & Michael
June 17
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Q & A with the Bride:
1. What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?
The view was amazing and we loved the fact that we were next to the ocean but were not outside in the heat. The tall glass windows throughout the entire venue made the place absolutely breathtaking especially at night.
2. Which three details from your wedding were your favorites?
1. Our cake topper that we had especially made to look like us from Etsy.
2. The mini polaroid camera for guests to take pictures of themselves and replace after removing their place card from our frame with hanging lace and clothespins.
3. The photo booth: we loved the props and photo album we received with all the pictures.
3. Give us the one moment in your wedding day that you can't stop thinking about.
Michael's little sister sang, "Marry me" by Train right before we said our vows during the ceremony. It was such a beautiful moment and put into words what we were feeling at that second before we were to become husband and wife.


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Sturdy plastic construction with suction cup mechanism securely holds your HTC One M8
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Enables HTC car mode automatically
Simply insert your HTC One into the cradle and the HTC CAR application automatically starts and provides a simple, clear big button interface providing one click access to Navigation, Music, Phone dialer, TuneIn internet radio and HTC Speak voice control. You can customise the big button layout and it fully supports portrait and landscape orientations
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Each participating member institution is obligated to accept at least one new incoming student (with a recommendation of three incoming students per year) from other participating institutions and to provide full educational benefits with a waiver of the institution's regular tuition. Assuming that a participating college admitted three students each year under this program and experienced no attrition, the maximum "investment" would be the tuition remission of twelve students in any one year.
The Benefits
In addition to the opportunity for faculty members, staff and administrators to send dependents to other participating colleges and universities, other benefits include financial considerations. For instance, if space is available in the dormitories, the program probably generates room income that otherwise would not be earned. Student fees other than tuition would be assessed to incoming students. In addition, given that most incoming students would be coming from moderate income families which already have tuition remission plans at their home institutions, it is unlikely that they would have been full-tuition paying students to the receiving institution.
If a participating institution receives a large number of applications for its designated slots and must make choices among them, that institution is granted the privilege of selecting, on the basis of standard admissions criteria or other institution-determined criteria, which applicants to accept. Accordingly, the program could have a positive impact on the academic character of the student body, as well as potentially adding to its diversity.
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The Council's Tuition Waiver Exchange Program is open to undergraduate dependents of full-time faculty, staff and/or administrators who have been at the sending institution for one full year prior to TWEP participation, or according to guidelines defined by each of the participating CCCU member institutions. Each participating college agrees to accept at least one (with a recommendation of three) new student from other participating institutions. Students admitted under the program are automatically renewed for up to four years as long as the student remains in good standing with the receiving institution and at least one parent remains a full-time employee of a participating member institution. Once a student is accepted into the program, there is no need for the student to reapply for the program. Participating students are charged normal fees for room, board, student fees and customary fees other than tuition. In general, the receiving school treats the incoming student with regard to tuition waiver in the same way it treats dependents of its own employees.
Each participating institution is welcome to advertise and promote its own program among other participating institutions to the extent that it wishes to do so. Unless otherwise notified, the Council assumes that participation will continue through the academic year. Changes on the list of participating institutions will be made every year for a commitment to students for the four years of their education. The program is a benefit of membership in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. No fees are charged for involvement.
The Council office serves as the coordinating agency for this Tuition Waiver Exchange Program, making available the list of participating schools (see list above). The basic transactions will be handled between participating colleges through their admissions offices, offices of the chief academic officers and the designated "Contact Person" on each campus. A simple application form is provided to participating institutions to expedite that approval process between participating institutions.
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*I donât really have a question here but I thought I would share a thought I had today to get input*
I am almost done reading the book series "The Bounty Hunter Wars"(great read fyi) and in the series it is mentioned numerous times that Boba has a replacement set Mandalorian armor on different worlds he is know to visit and stowed in Slave 1.Case in point on Tatoonie after his recovery from the Sarlacc he put on a replacement suit(not helmet).And after he and Bossk captured the renegade stromtrooper(helmet replaced). From what I understand his color scheme stays the same. This information is form books that "George" approved to be based on a character he created.
The question then came to me was "Why a Boba Fett with a helmet that has no dent in it isnât acceptable to the 501st ...yet?"
Is it to be understood that all the replacement suits he stowed had helmets with dents in them. From what I have read the membership guidelines mention that the "fett" approval is based on the movies looks. But it seems to be expanding out with the Animated Fett being accepted (I think?) as well other Expanded Universe characters from the books and games.
Could the argument be made if someone wanted to make a "clean looking" or non standard looking Fett that this is Boba right after an encounter as mentioned in one of the many books he is is. Not to mention the different support weapons that are mentioned in the books as well.
I do realize that there has to be a "end" to set some sort of standards so that there are acceptable looks for anyone Trooping as Boba when representing the 501st original intentions of spreading joy to Star Wars fans. And I do understand the the "dent" is what makes Boba.
Please donât read into this as I am saying there needs to be changes but I just thought it might make for a interesting friendly discussion as to why the "look" of Boba in the books is not accepted. That is if it is not accepted???


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Blood Orange Cannoli Cups
These cute cannoli cups are filled with ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, orange rind, orange juice, and cream, and topped with mini chocolate chips.
Blood Orange and White Chocolate Cream CupsReturn toasted and cooled cups to the tray they came in. It's a steady base to use when filling. For ease, work with two spoons: one to scoop, and the other to scrape the mixture neatly into the cups. You can make the cups up to a day ahead.
Chocolate ThumbprintsClassic thumbprint cookies are always a hit! Start with a simple butter cookie recipe, then fill thumb depressions with gooey chocolate ganache. To save time, substitute a small milk chocolate candy for the ganache and let the piping-hot cookie transform it into a melty treat.
Bite-Sized Cookie RecipesJust a bite of sweetness may be all you need when serving a crowd during the holidays or packing treats for a school party. And all of these recipes promise big flavor in small cookies.
Strawberry Cheesecake Tartlets
Delicious things come in small packages. Serve Strawberry Cheesecake Tartlets at your next brunch or luncheon for an impressive, bite-sized dessert your guests will rave over for days.
Cheesecake Christmas TreesA tray of these Christmas trees makes a festive open house dessert. For more chocolate decadence, use mini Twix bars (cut in half) for the tree trunks, as shown here.
White Christmas Dream DropsFor an elegant touch, dip the edges in melted dark chocolate.
Peanut-Chocolate MacaroonsThese delicate cookie sandwiches, made from egg whites and rich chocolate ganache, taste best the day they're baked. If you do make them ahead, store them in an airtight container for no more than three days. But these tasty treats will probably be long gone before then.
Caramel-Coconut-Pecan BrowniesIn our opinion, this decadent mix of chocolate, nuts, and gooey caramel needs no further introduction. But just in case you need one more reason to try it, remember that a hint of crunchy coconut rounds out the flavor combination.
Double-Chocolate Meringue CookiesFlavor your meringue with cocoa, then fold in mini chocolate chips for a lightly-browned cookie that's doubly sweet.
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Lemon-Scented Coconut Macaroon BarsWhen your chocoholic side goes on vacation, reach for one of these buttery, lemon-infused confections topped with flaky coconut. Your taste buds will celebrate the easy-to-make dessert's resemblance to lemon meringue pie.
Santa and Reindeer Truffles
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Chocolate Chip MeringuesAlthough it looks fancy, a meringue is simply a mixture of egg whites and sugar. Flavored with almond extract and semisweet chocolate, these "hard meringues" (meringues baked at a very low temperature) box up beautifully as hostess gifts and hit the spot during a sweet-tooth craving.
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Mini Apple Crumb CakesThese walnut-filled apple cakes are made in muffin pans and just the right size for your own personal cake.
Brownie Ice Cream Mini-wichesIf you just need a little bite of something sweet, these mini ice cream sandwiches are just for you.
Double Chocolate Chip CookiesDouble chocolate is great, but with ganache is even better.
Spicy Chocolate-Chili TrufflesIf these bite-sized truffles pack too much of a punch for your palate, try excluding the chipotle, cayenne, chili powder, and cinnamon.
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This free workshop is facilitated by trained cosmetologists who teach women with cancer how to understand and care for changes in skin and hair that may occur during treatment. The program offered is partnership with the National Cosmetology Association and The Personal Care Products Council Foundation.
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Yep it came this morning thanks to a fellow TDHer (cheers buddy you know who you are ) a DP 95 WHITE INTERIOR i was so chuffed when it came I told all the guys at work who obviously where totally bemused as to why I was so pleased to get as one said 'a star wars hat' they'll never understand .
Anyway heres a few comparison pics against my DP97. I was surprised at the size I thought the 95 would be a fair bit bigger. Also it feels slightly flimsyer (is that a real word!!) but the overall shape is much better, can't wait to mod it