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WWE 2005: Raising the Bar.
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Re: WWE 2005: Raising the Bar.
Opening segment was very strong once again, and I like that you have created a web of different personal rivalries in between the 3 men that are involved in the Summerslam Main Event; none of them like each other and it has made the whole match at Summerslam so unpredictable because I'm not sure what role Michaels is going to play; does he help Bischoff to make his own life easier or does he help Batista to get one over on Bischoff? Great angle you have going here. The promo itself was very strong as usual from the Bischoff point of view and he was well in character also, I can imagine him threatening to kick everyone out of the arena
Batista is not the best on the mic but you've done well these past few Raws to let him have more of a verbal role and expand his skills. Bischoff getting physically involved also adds even more fuel to the fire because we get to see Tista's reaction to it and great to see Kane make his mark also. Strong start to the show.
Not that sure on the Eight Man Tag for tonight because we're getting one at Summerslam and it is going to feature half of the people that are going to be in the one at Summerslam. But the Entity winning was the right move to show their collective strength and solidarity; for example irl, WWE made The Corre look like crap because they lost any time that they teamed together; so the faction has to beat the two tag teams just stuck together. The match itself was very well written and it was a good way to advance all of the rivalries that are in involved. Hassan only wanting in towards the end was good and typical chicken-shit heel champion move, and him getting the sneaky win over Benjamin likes that makes their Summerslam encounter even more mouth watering.
Great interview with Jericho; you've added a new dimension to the feud that shows Edge not to be as big of a threat that he thinks he is, and gives Jericho the psychological edge (pardon the pun) going into the match at Summerslam. The promo flowed very well and you got the serious side to Jericho out with this, which is also a refreshing change. It seems that the jokes are over in this show because everyone knows that Summerslam is looming; a great air to the show.
Lita getting the victory was a given here, and a nice little match to throw in to bolster her claims to a title shot. Was good for her not to waste any time after she won the match to address Victoria. The back and forth between them was good, and the way they played off of each other shows that there was some good chemistry to what they were saying. Victoria challenging Lita to the Summerslam match doesn't seem right, just because she is a heel champion. But good to see that the ladies are going to get a showing at Summerslam; that card is packed by the way! Can't wait to see what you do with it
Now I understand why you didn't have Bischoff come out and make the Women's title match... Carrying on with the whole "it is serious now" theme for the show with these almost dark words from Michaels; but it was great reading. These two are the stars of your Raw, with Bischoff being the best character in your BTB by a long shot in my books. I'm not sure if it get physical at Summerslam between these two but it is bound to happen at some stage, and I think I know when it will be judging from our chat the other day.
Kennedy promo was great before his match and I hope that after Summerslam he gets his first proper storyline; as in his vignettes he wasn't scared of insulting half of the roster. Calling the referee a moron
Kennedy is the only person not worrying about Summerslam because he doesn't have a match so I get that he feels he has time to muck around a little. Maven was never going to be any sort of competition for Kennedy and obviously the right move with him getting the win; I can't wait until next week!
The Hassan interview was good, and you did well to just make him look like a total arsehole; completely thinking opposite to what everyone else thought they achieved tonight. The points he made about Haas and Benjamin were interesting and I can't wait to see a response from WGTT as Haasan is certainly trying to stir it between them here.
I know that the Basham Brothers were never popular, but the guys are going to be in one of the biggest shows of the year, maybe writing that they don't even get a reaction could have been replaced by "They come out to a small buzz from the fans". It makes them seem a little inferior (I know they are
) if you say nothing of a reaction; that was something you told me in one of my shows when I started my thread I believe. Anyway, PTP getting the win was a must for this match, because it seems you're grooming them to becoming the next Tag Team Champions, and I think the heels are going to get the win at Summerslam.
First time tonight hearing from Christian or Flair, I feel it could have come a little sooner. The alliance between these two is good to see and I do like on Raw how all of the storylines do overlap and interweave with each other, as it helps you set up more for the future.
I know we talked about Show and Jindrak, and Bischoff seemed to say everything that I did about the whole situation. A No Holds Barred Match will be great for the card as a whole, and I don't think you'll add anything else from the Raw side onto the card after this. The teasing at the HBK/Big Show feud was good but I think if it does happen it will be an undeserved step up for Show; losing to Jindrak and then getting a feud with Shawn Michaels. I'm looking forward to the finale of the Big Show/Jindrak feud
WOW! Dude, epic ending to the show and this leaves all sorts of questions. First off, the match between Flair and Edge was great, Christian & Tomko's involvement was predictable, and I was a little disappointed that we didn't hear anything from Christian following what he has been doing the past few weeks to try and get one over on Flair. Edge gets a whole load of momentum with the win. Jericho making his presence felt was also predictable but a must,too. Now Batista comes in and this is where it all gets interesting! The brawling was great between everyone and you made Batista look like a total Don in this bit by decimating Tomko and Christian. BUT, the real talking point is what we saw to end the show... a very graphic scene you described, and I really think Kane took that SCM last week very personally. This has thrown a whole new spanner into the works and Summerslam is shaping up to be a HUGE event.
Another really good show and everything was advanced here. It seemed that Christian/Flair took a bit of a back seat tonight and the IC Title and Tag Title feuds were quite a large part of the show. Summerslam is packed on the Raw side of things, and all I hope is that Smackdown is going to be able to match up to it. Great stuff mate
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SBC 350 and Holley street dominator
Hey, I am new here and have been watching the forums for a while now. I seriously CANNOT get the 4 middle bolt out on this intake. I have drive all sorts of sockets and box wrenches and nothing will fit with enough room to turn the bolt. I have ran out of ideas. I have to correct sizes but everything i have hits the walls of the intake and will not slide over the bolt... Any suggestions before I just take a dremel to the stupid bolts and get rid of this intake?
try a line wrench/open end wrench/curved handle wrench...
I have that same intake sitting on my shop floor. when you install it(if you bother to use it again) put the center bolts in first.
Not all wrenches are the same. The more economical wrenches are apt to use a lower strength alloy and make up for it buy making the wrench thicker. Take a look at a standard craftsman wrench vs a fully polished craftsman professioal wrench and yu can see the difference. Much like snap-on or other professional tools they use a higher strength steel so they can still have great strength but a thinner wrench. If I were you take a cheaper wrench and grind the boxed end down until it fits with room to turn. Those bolts shouldn't be all that tight so it might work. If it breaks you'll just have to beg, barrow, or buy a good wrench.
Thanks for the replies. And yes i know that they didn't just appear on there... I was asking what type of socket they would have used to tighten those bolts. I looked at all sorts of tools around here locally and nothing will fit. Kinda sucks that I am stuck at this early of a stage for my first rebuild.. but, I completely expected to run into not having the correct tools. Just not, not being able to find the correct tool for something that should be this simple.
I have a weiand stealth high rise intake same bolt pattern style as yours. I can't get anything regular on it except a box end wrench but I had to grind down the end of it around the radius with a bench grinder and it fits fine. Just go get a decent wrench and grind it down a bit around the whole radius and it will fit just fine. I also have a cheap distributor wrench that splits in half and allows you to hook up a ratchet to it and it fits just fine with no grinding and I use it to torque my inner bolts with it too. Those cheap distributor wrenches you can get at advance autoparts or autozone.
Hey no problem the distributor wrench has two different sizes and is in the parts isle in advance auto and I posted a link below of what to look for. Hope it works
Buy Autocraft Distributor Clamp Wrench Set AC665 at Advance Auto Parts
those distibutor wrenches also work well on distributor hold down bolts
Do you adjust the torque numbers because of using that wrench or does it matter?
Hello I just set my torque wrench to 25 ftlbs like I usually do and they work out just fine. I am sure it might be off just a hair but I don't know how much. I just leave it as is it seems pretty close in turning degrees like the other intake bolts.
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There is plenty of space around the middle bolts
I have the same holley street dominator intake and I have no problems and I've had both 6 point and allen head bolts. Very weird how your having problems maybe the casting is off.
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Khaled Hosseini, Afghan-American novelist of the best sellers Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, has just released his latest book And the Mountains Echoed. Fans of his have been waiting in anticipation for the last six years for the book. Now that it's finally out, it's riding a wave of rapturous reviews and critics are hailing it as this summer's must read. Hosseini's books are best known for showing a side of Afghanistan that isn't typically portrayed in the Western media. His latest book explores the sacrifices a family makes, and tracks a family over decades of dislocation from Kabul to Paris to San Francisco to the Greek Island of Tinos. He spoke to Q host Jian Ghomeshi about his writing process and why it took so long.
Hosseini's third novel was delayed when his own father became ill and died of cancer. In the last year of his father's life, Hosseini was engulfed in caring for his father emotionally and as a trained doctor, he was providing medical assistance. Although the father in And the Mountains Echoed isn't based entirely on his own father, he told Jian Ghomeshi the theme of sacrifice in the book was informed by his own family experiences "In this book, the idea of caretaking and looking after a sick parent kind of recurs again and again and it has become something in my life, painfully more than an academic notion. It's something that I have come face to face with personally and something I've had to do." He goes on to say that the last chapter in the book is an homage to that year he spent caring for his father.
However, the original inspiration for And the Mountains Echoed did not come from Hosseini's own family, he says the inspiration began with an image he had in his mind of a faceless man walking across the desert pulling a wagon with a three year old girl inside and a ten year old boy behind them. "That's frequently how I begin to write stories, there will be a simple image that i have in my mind that i feel compelled to look into. And so I began exploring the relationship between those three characters and figured out that the little boy and girl were brother and sister and that they had an unusually strong bond--that they almost had a parent child relationship though they are siblings."
He goes on to explain that young siblings and children fascinate him as a writer and this fascination is explored in all of his novels. "l like writing about a certain period in childhood--that period of transformation when you still have one foot in childhood and you are beginning to set the other foot, not quite in adulthood but sort of adolescence. It's that period of time when the foundations of the world that you thus far understood are beginning to crack and you are beginning to see the nuances and the grayness and the layers of the world."
The nuance and grayness of the Afghan world that Hosseini writes about is informed by his work as a Good Will ambassador for the UN, as a High Commissioner for refugees and a as a co-founder of Zone Foundation which provides aid to Afghanistan's poorest. He told Ghomeshi that he feels a sense of helplessness and his work through his foundation helps alleviate that feeling. He ended the interview on a positive note about the current state of Afghanistan "I do take solace in believing that things will change in a generation--perhaps two; because Afghanistan is a young country, I mean the population is very young. The median age is something like 17...and inevitably over the next decade or two there will be an inflow of new technology and new information and new ways of thinking into Afghanistan."
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BUIES CREEK – Old Dominion, ranked 25th-nationally in the latest NWCA poll, defeated Campbell 31-7 on Saturday afternoon inside Gilbert Craig Gore Arena. Joey Rizzolino (Easton, Penn.) and John Weakley (Cleveland, Ohio) picked up individual wins for the Fighting Camels.
Rizzolino took a 14-5 major decision over Scott Festejo at 133 pounds to move to 8-9 individually this season. Weakley captured his 21st individual win with a 4-2 decision over Joe Budi. The redshirt senior had a takedown with less than ten seconds remaining in the third period to earn the win.
Campbell took three of the final five bouts while falling to Navy 23-9 on Saturday night. Navy improves to 5-6 after defeating UNC earlier in the day while Campbell falls to 9-14 on the season.
Paul Duggan and James Cook recorded consecutive 9-8 decision wins at 165 at 174 pounds, respectively. Duggan outlasted Michael Brant to get the Camels on the scoreboard before Cook defeated Peter Huntley.
John Weakley took his second win of the day by earning a 13-6 decision over Paul Rands. Weakley moves to 22-7 on the season individually. The Camels also dropped two individual matches by a single point and one match by two points.
Campbell returns to action on Saturday, Feb. 4 in Boiling Springs, N.C. The Camels will wrestle SoCon rival Gardner-Webb at 11 a.m. before facing Millersville.#25 Old Dominion 31, Campbell 7 125: Jerome Robinson (ODU) major dec. Chance Credeur (CU) 12-1 133: Joey Rizzolino (CU) major dec. Scott Festejo (ODU) 14-5 141: #29 Taylor Moeder (ODU) dec. Jordan Tolbert (CU) 6-1 149: Brennan Brumley (ODU) pinned Mark Hartenstine (CU) 1:01 157: #27 John Nicholson (ODU) major dec. Nick Rex (CU) 18-5 165: #27 Tristan Warner (ODU) major dec. Paul Duggan (CU) 13-3 174: #13 Te Edwards (ODU) dec. James Cook (CU) 7-3 184: Billy Curling (ODU) major dec. Matt Cox (CU) 14-2 197: John Weakley (CU) dec. Joe Budi (ODU) 4-2 285: Matt Tourdot (ODU) dec. Joe Nolan (CU) 3-2
Navy 23, Campbell 9
125: Tyler Sackett (Navy) major dec. Chance Credeur 9-1
133: Aaron Kalil (Navy) dec. Joey Rizzolino (CU) 4-3
141: Dustin Haislip (Navy) dec. Jordan Tolbert (CU) 9-5
149: Peyton Walsh (Navy) dec. Mark Hartenstine (CU) 9-5
157: Bobby Barnhisel (Navy) dec. Nick Rex (CU) 11-9
165: Paul Duggan (CU) dec. Michael Brant (Navy) 9-8
174: James Cook (CU) dec. Peter Huntley (Navy) 9-8
184: #13 Luke Rebertus (Navy) major dec. John Merickel (CU) 14-6
197: John Weakley (CU) dec. Paul Rands (Navy) 13-6
285: Daniel Miller (Navy) dec. Joe Nolan (CU) 2-1


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Produce of the Universe
Leave it to the Sucklord to create action figures that Michelle Obama might actually co-sign. Starting today, The Super Sucklord opens up Suckhole 3, a pop-up showroom in East Chinatown, NYC, where these figurines and a whole lot of other cool stuff will be available. Email for an appointment here: firstname.lastname@example.com and if you can't make it, a lot of the work is available for purchase online.


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Thursday, February 12, 2009
Stamps.com Gains Patent
Los Angeles-based Stamps.com, which operates an Internet-based postage service, has scored a new patent, covering the firm's cryptography systems. The patent, number 7,490,065, was granted to Craig L. Ogg and William W. Chow, and was first filed in October of 2000. The patent was granted Tuesday by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, according to the patent filing. According to Stamps.com, the patent covers core technology the firm uses to make sure its postage prints are secure. Christie, Parker & Hale LLP represented the firm in the patent filing. Neither Ogg nor Chow are still at Stamps.com; Ogg was previously Stamps.com VP of R&D, and was also a founder at ThisNext; Chow was a Software Architect at Stamps.com, and is now at startup Mobophiles.


text: Last nights game to me is an example of baseball's greed. To restart that game after a 2.5 hour rain delay and a restart at 11:30pm on a week night no less is not really fair to the fans, or people who work at the stadium and probably have other jobs the next day. If the game was stopped with an 'offical' game being played, then call it and don't make people stay until what like 1-2am or be forced to leave and miss the game they paid to see. Sorry but sometimes the greed of baseball is sad.:thumbdown


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Tyra Banks' Bosom-Baring Teen Choice Bodysuit
Showing off her supermodel curves, Tyra Banks made her way to the 2011 Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on Sunday evening (August 7).
The "Top Model" host, who gushed about meeting pop sensation Justin Bieber at the star-studded event, opted for a daring black and yellow leather Thierry Mugler jumpsuit finished off with a pair of strappy heels.
While Tyra did look smoking hot in her super-tight one piece, the 37-year-old suffered a near wardrobe malfunction just moments before strutting down the red carpet.
Luckily, one of Banks' handlers came to the rescue with a quick pull-up of her top before her burgeoning bosoms could make an unwelcome appearance.
Enjoy the pictures of Tyra Banks at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California (August 7).
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I LOVE Straws!!! I'm not even gonna lie... I need straws and I don't want to drink anything without a straw. Obviously, I'm obsessed with straws. Up until recently, I knew of two types of straws: plastic straws and the cardboard/paper straws they serve at Ted's Montana Grill. Both of which are disposable and only good for one use. Once I became a Pinterest Fanatic, I learned there were really cute decorative paper straws out there, but again - these are disposable and only good for one use. Although these are super cute, unless you are throwing a party, these are pricey and not practical. Then my sweet friend Sara told me about Glass Straws. Glass Straws had never crossed my mind and I couldn't wait to try them out.
I was so excited with the terrific assortment of straws I received from GlassStraws.com. I got a straw for shorter glasses, a bent straw for very tall glasses, a standard size straw and a wider straw for smoothies. After I finished gushing over them, I simply placed them in the dishwasher to prepare them for use. Yes, the dishwasher! I am so thrilled that these are reusable and incredibly easy to clean.
I am really excited to put my smoothie glass straw to use, too. I have no doubt that it will be just as fabulous as all the rest.
I'd like to share are a few facts about PLASTIC straws:
- Plastic Straws can not be recycled.
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With stickers and sports stars, voiceover internet protocol tool woos 230 million users in two years.
This article titled "Free calls app Line plays it cute to challenge Skype" was written by Paul Gallagher, for The Observer on Saturday 28th September 2013 23.26 UTC
Here come Cony and Brown, to a phone near you. Line, the Japanese messaging and voiceover internet protocol (VoIP) app, which has grown almost three times faster than Facebook did following its creation, is planning to knock Skype off its perch at the top of the smartphone communications market, using a bear and a rabbit to seduce European consumers.
Best known for its stickers featuring cartoon characters, including Brown the bear and Cony the rabbit, Line has already conquered Asia, with 50 million users signing up in the 12 months following its launch in 2011. Facebook took three years to get 58 million.
The characters can be used to decorate messages, in addition to the usual emojis and emoticons. Some are free, but thousands of other "premium" sets, such as Disney or Pixar characters, can be added for £1.49 each.
The company, now with 230 million users, recently added football clubs FC Barcelona and Real Madrid and tennis world number two Rafael Nadal to its growing list of official accounts. Users can follow updates and interact with the sports stars in real time during "on-air mode", when the accounts can read and respond to messages.
During this month's US Open, Nadal sent messages and pictures with Line updating friends on his progress to becoming champion. "Getting out the hotel to Flushing Meadows … waiting for no rain in order to play!" he said in the first week. A few victories later, his account sent a picture of Nadal being interviewed on TV and said: "Press conference after pass semi-finals! Waiting for Monday's match!"
After winning the tournament, Nadal sent a message thanking Line for all its support and used the opportunity to celebrate the win by offering friends his new stickers. It is no surprise that Spain now has more than 10 million Line users.
Launched as a basic messenger to guarantee easy interaction, Line has gradually added more functions, including a Facebook-style timeline, to distinguish itself from rival communications apps, and has successfully branched into the games market. Its camera app, with "beauty" editing functions to smooth appearances, already has 50 million downloads and last week the company added a video feature, enabling users to take up to 10-second clips.
Reports last month by Credit Suisse in Tokyo said it expects subscriber growth to continue next year, given the continuing rise in global smartphone sales. Analyst Taewon Kim said: "It all began in Japan, but in recent quarters Line has been breaking ground in multiple overseas markets, with many of its apps posting well within the top 10 gross rankings. Line's Japan revenue per subscriber is higher than Facebook's in North America."
Friends and colleagues Mai Saito, Maki Shoji and Yoko Katsuki are typical among Tokyo's young professionals who all use Line to communicate.
"The best thing is that it's free," said Maki. "Then you can see if the person you have sent a message to has read it – so your husband can't pretend he hasn't! It's easy to use, and you can make group chats as well where you message several friends and one person replying is seen by everyone. I nearly always use it to phone people now rather than my network provider, because the connection is so good."
Yoko said: "Some of the stickers are very comical – characters tearing their hair out or hugging each other, dancing, anything really – so it's a great way to express your emotions better than just text."
On the firm's entry into the mobile gaming market, analyst Kim said: "In markets where Line has been a popular or dominant messenger, Line character games have proved to be top-grossing games as well."
The app, available on all major mobile platforms, including iOS, Android and Windows Phone, racked up 5 million users in India just three weeks after it launched in July. In a country with 180 million smartphone users, the potential for significant growth is huge. Whether "cute" translates into sizeable market share in the UK and US, however, is something Mark Zuckerberg and others will be keeping a close eye on.
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Spagna colloca 4 mld euro titoli di Stato a 6 e 12 mesi, tassi in rialzo
MADRID, June 16 (Reuters) - Spain announced the following results at Tuesday's Treasury bill auction BANCS. (Amounts bid, allocated in millions of euros) ISSUE YIELD PREVIOUS PRICE PREVIOUS BID ALLOCATED 6-month 0.126 -0.002 99.939 100.001 2,893 684 12-month 0.248 0.015 99.750 99.985 4,547 3,332 The bid-to-cover ratio on the 6-month bill was 4.2 versus 5.3 at the last auction. The bid-to-cover ratio on the 12-month bill was 1.4 versus 1.8 at the last auction. For further information, click on TESORESP08 and BANCS. (Reporting by Madrid Newsroom) Keywords: SPAIN DEBT/
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HELP! (First time cat owner!)
I recently rescued a kitten, today was his first day alone while I worked an 8 hour shift.
When I got home I realized that around his eyes were a pinkish color. I'm not sure it it was from crying from being alone all day, allergies or he got into something that agitated them.
This was also his first full day the apartment. I've only had his for a week.
Please help.
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Cats do not cry like people. How old is this kitten, and where did he come from? If he has not been to a vet, you need to bring him NOW. It sounds like he has a cold or is sick. Kittens need three sets of shots for full immunity. If your kitten does not have any, find a local vet asap. Feed him a healthy kitten food like MaxKitten until he is a year old, when you can switch to adult food. Look at pet insurance plans too if you would like to pace out your expenses. ^_^
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#1: I would appreciated recs for a cleansing conditioner.
Yes, I am finally considering. HOwever, please read carefully: I am not interested in washing my hair with a conditioner; I want a product especially made for this purpose, like Wen, but not Wen; and NOT Deva No Poo - I hate the No Poo. I have LP hair, and would like a product that might eliminate the need for a conditioner. Any thoughts, please??


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By Chris Harris
Cesc Fabregas has long been considered an 'old head on young shoulders'. Now Arsène Wenger has pinpointed a 'virtual' age for the new Arsenal captain.
The Frenchman handed Fabregas his first-team debut at the tender age of 16 years 177 days in October 2003. Now, a little over five years on, the influential midfielder has piled up 213 appearances for Arsenal and will lead them out for the first time in the Premier League at Chelsea on Sunday.
Only Tony Adams has captained the Club at a younger age but Wenger is not concerned about that. Although Fabregas is just 21, the Arsenal manager believes he is closer to 26 in footballing terms and does not expect the captaincy to change the Spaniard's approach.
"I think first you want him to do his job well and not to be too worried about the rest, and that is the best way to be a captain basically," said Wenger.
"Play your game well, lead by example, and the rest comes along because I believe that he has experience already, he has [nearly] 250 games for the Club.
"Basically he is 26 instead of being 21 because a player normally at 26, 27 years of age, he has 250 games for his club. That's why I believe, with the rest, he should just behave like he is used to."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Build: personalized trug
Build this kids carryall with scrap plywood and personalize it with paint:
This is the naked version, the plywood has been left bare and only the pink stripe was painted on for detail.
Add a sequined pouch and we have a completely personalized birthday gift that you can guarantee no other party-goer will be bringing:
I also recently made a purple version:
And a yellow version, this one is painted on the exterior:
All wrapped up and ready to give:
Here's how I made the trug:
1. Build your trug.
Complete how-to instructions in my post here.
2. Tape off the stripe section, I measure from the bottom and mark even spacing all around:
3. Paint two coats Behr watermelon:
4. Print name to fit, I used American Typewriter font, fold name in half to find middle.
Line up at middle of long side and trace letters using heavy pressure with a ballpoint pen:
5. The pen will leave an indent in the wood:
6. Paint on and inside the indent, I work from right to left because I am left-handed:
7. Seal if desired with clear poly.
Wrap and give!
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International hotels race to woo Chinese market
Last week, two major international hotel groups announced Chinese-centric service programs almost at the same time.
Their motivation was easy to see: China is becoming one of the world's biggest and fastest-growing travel markets. Around 100 million Chinese are expected to travel overseas between now and the end of 2015.
Chinese-centric services
The "Starwood Personalized Travel" program has launched in 19 Starwood hotels around the globe, and it will later feature in almost 1,000 hotels in Starwood's affiliated brands Sheraton, Westin and W.
Its rival, "Hilton Huanying" (huanying means "welcome" in Chinese), will be unveiled on August 16 in San Francisco, and will be rolled out in other cities popular with Chinese travelers, such as New York, Tokyo and Sydney.
More on CNNGo: The best Shanghai hotels for the penny-wise traveler
The two new programs share similar features, both providing:
- In-room amenities that suit Chinese people's living habits, including tea kettles and slippers
- At least one Mandarin-speaking employee
- Chinese translation and more Chinese food on the menu, such as congee
- Chinese eating utensils
"This will definitely draw more tourists from China," Chinese businessman Tan Yejun told the Los Angeles Times. For Tan, who stayed at the Hilton in San Gabriel, the most difficult part about visiting the United States is to find locals who speak Chinese.
Marriott is also planning to serve Chinese breakfast around the world from this autumn.
Hotel building in China
Meanwhile, international hotel giants are building new hotels in China at an unprecedented rate.
Marriott International plans to double its hotel count in China, the company's second biggest market after North America, by the end of 2015.
JW Marriott, Marriott International's high-end brand, recently soft-opened a self-proclaimed six-star hotel in Changsha, the 11th JW Marriott in China, to accelerate its development in China's second-tier cities.
More on CNNGo: Boutique hotels in China: The second-tier rush is on
Its sister brand Marriott Hotel and Resorts expects to open its first Marriott City Centre in Shanghai's People's Square in September, a mere 15-minute walk from JW Marriott Shanghai. The new five-star hotel boasts 712 rooms, making it the biggest Marriott in Asia-Pacific by far.
Marriott International's close competitor Starwood is not lagging far behind.
The company told Bloomberg Businessweek that it currently has 70 hotels in China and another 90 in the pipeline. Starwood is expecting to run 100 properties throughout China by the end of 2012.
Starwood, the New York-based hotel company, is also considering a listing in China after shifting its headquarters to Shanghai temporarily, from June 8–July 11, in order to better understand its second biggest market in the world.
More on CNNGo: The best Shanghai hotels worth blowing your budget on
China National Tourism Institution released a report early this month on China's tourism market in the first six months of 2011.
According to the report, Chinese citizens spent US$28 billion on overseas travel from January to June, a 17-percent growth over the same period last year. The report also pointed out that the market volume of overseas tourism in China was estimated to reach US$71 billion by the end of 2011.


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The Importance of Maintenance
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Proper maintenance will help to minimize problems. Go over every part of your home at least once a year. Check out the roof, plumbing, electrical wiring, etc. As soon as you notice a problem, fix it. If that paint is peeling and the wood is looking a bit worn up around the cornice, get it primed, painted, and sealed.
Your home is an investment in living as well as in savings. If neglected, it will pay no dividends. If properly maintained and improved, it will pay a high yield in comfort and usefulness for your family and in avoidance of costly repairs. Early attention to repairs will help you avoid a larger expense later on.
Do It Yourself
If you are handy with tools and have the experience, you can save money by doing many jobs yourself. You can, if you know how to flip a circuit breaker switch and you have a screwdriver, replace that wall dimmer switch yourself when it starts to crackle and hum. But unless you are skilled in wiring, plumbing, installing heat systems, and cutting through walls, you should rely on professionals for such work.
Beyond a hammer and screwdriver, probably the best investment you can make as a do-it-yourselfer is a variable speed electric drill. These tools are just sensational -- you can use them to drill holes in just about anything, and then, attaching the screwdriver head, you can use them to put just about anything together.
You don't need to spring for a table saw and a router and a jigsaw and all the other goodies you see in the Sunday supplements in your local newspaper. (Of course, if this is a passion, and you've got the space, go right ahead.) But keep in mind that most large hardware stores such as Home Depot will do cuts for you -- either for free, or for $0.50 a cut or so. This means that you can get them to cut up that piece of 4' by 8' plywood, and a few 2 x 4's, into the right size for that set of storage shelves in the basement. With your trusty drill, you can do the rest.
When thinking of more visible home jobs, it pays not to skimp on the materials. What you need are products that look good, are easy to maintain, and last a long time. Buy from reliable dealers.
Use your judgment. Sure, you may be able to clamber up an 18-foot extension ladder to get access to the roof and clean out the gutter. Yes, you'll probably be able to avoid slipping off the pine-needle blanket that's sitting up there. But is it worth it, to save $60 you'd pay professionals to do the job?
Similarly, when you begin to mess around with your home's electrical system, you'd better know exactly what you're doing. Don't be penny-wise and pound-foolish (as opposed to Foolish); do only what you're confident you can safely accomplish.
Such as? Well, some of the small improvements that you can make can really add a good deal to the house's appearance, and to your enjoyment of it. They can also have a positive impact on your house's sale price when it comes time to sell.
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Has the weather already gone too cold for you to brave the outdoors and take photos? Satisfy the shutterbug in you in the meantime by having a look at these wonderful photos taken during wintertime by your fellow Lomographers!
If the movies are to be believed, winter might seem romantic… but probably not so much in reality, as it can get really cold that it just brings out the lazy kid in all of us. The idea of staying in the comforts of our warm, cozy homes the entire season is too appealing – but that would most certainly make you miss out on all the fun that only the arrival of wintertime can offer.
The photos in this set were taken by our Lomographers who, with their *Lubitel 166+* cameras, braved the cold weather just to take in the sights. Think of it this way: winter doesn't last all year long, so you might as well document some photos for when you get those random bouts of missing winter throughout the rest of the year!
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WYCOMBE boss Gary Waddock admits he might have to resist the temptation to start striker Matt McClure tomorrow.
The 20-year-old fired a hat-trick in their Berks and Bucks Cup semi-final win over Hungerford on Tuesday night as he continues his recovery from a broken ankle.
McClure admitted after the game that he is not '100 per cent match-sharp' and Waddock is wary of throwing the youngster into the starting line-up against Hartlepool on Saturday.
He said: "I rate him very highly and he knows that but, through his own admission, he said he is not 100 per cent match fit. After the injury he has had we have to make sure it is right when we put him in.
"He got a hat-trick in the cup which is slightly different to a league game. The biggest thing is to make sure we don't push him back too quickly, even though we are in the situation we are in. Matty's career and his development is the most important thing."
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A study of the 2011 Indian census suggests that rising wealth and literacy rates are encouraging newly middle- and upper-class parents to abort their unborn daughters, as sons can be relied upon to inherit property and carry on the family name.
Normally, slightly more males are born than females, with a ratio of 105 boys to 100 girls. However, India's 2011 census found a ratio of just 96 girls for every 105 boys, as well as about 7 million fewer girls than boys under the age of 6, up from a gap of about 6 million girls a decade ago. Worried officials have attempted to limit sex-selective abortions by making it illegal for couples to use ultrasound screenings or other technology to decide whether to abort a female fetus, but the effort has been largely unsuccessful. —ARK
The New York Times:
India's increasing wealth and improving literacy are apparently contributing to a national crisis of "missing girls," with the number of sex-selective abortions up sharply among more affluent, educated families during the past two decades, according to a new study.
The study found the problem of sex-selective abortions of girls has spread steadily across India after once being confined largely to a handful of conservative northern states. Researchers also found that women from higher-income, better-educated families were far more likely than poorer women to abort a girl, especially during a second pregnancy if the firstborn was a girl.
... The study, being published in the British medical journal The Lancet, is the latest evidence of India's worsening imbalance in the ratio of boys to girls. The 2011 Indian census found 914 girls for every 1,000 boys among children 6 six or younger, the lowest ratio of girls since the country gained independence in 1947. The new study estimated that 4 million to 12 million selective abortions of girls have occurred in India in the past three decades.
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Original Title: Brian and Julie's wedding ring
My big secret? I have a husband that nobody knows about. Actually, I don't even remember his name. Here. It's out now. You people must think that I'm a slu*t for not remembering my husband's name. But I assure you that my case is really, what you would call, exceptional. I was stoned drunk when I married him. Actually, I can't even remember his face, but I am sure if one day, may this not happen, I happen to meet him, I'll totally recognize him. I have exactly ten flashback of that night. And I'm not totally proud of how I dealt with it in the end, but I really was panicked.
Three years ago: After Graduation
Flashback One: Was in a pub in Chicago, totally drunk, babbling I don't know what to the bartender while it was snowing outside.
Flashback Two: A total hot dude came to sit next to me and said 'Hello'.
Flashback Three: Ranting about my brother and my best friend to him….and much more things that I don't remember.
Flashback Four: Said bye to him.
Flashback Five: Was crying in front of the pub over my broken heel when the hot dude saw me again
Flashback Six: Was asking the hot dude if he'll marry me.
Flashback Seven: Both totally wasted, we passed the wedding ring in each other finger, saying our vows, and laughing like maniacs.
Flashback Eight: On our way to his hotel suite, totally making out like a bunch of teenagers.
Flashback Nine: Stumbling into the elevator, both of us laughing hard.
Flashback Ten: Woke up the next day to a guy, a wedding ring on my finger and totally scared. Took off the ring, place it next to the bed and ran away without saying anything to him.
Now, you tell me…was this a slu*t case or not? Me, I call this normal reaction to peculiar situation! But unfortunately for me, my past caught up with me…and here he is now, on the same cruise ship with me!
Hello!! Well, I've written like three chapters and will carry on with the writing only if you guys like it!! So??


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Samson Golden Gods Backstage Interviews: Alice Cooper and David Ellefson
Samson, Xbox and Revolver were backstage May 2 at the 5th annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards to host all the artist interviews, which aired live exclusively on Xbox Smartglass. Now Samson and Revolver are releasing all the interviews for you to watch!
Here's a clip from the 5th annual awards show. This video features our host David Ellefson interviewing Alice Cooper backstage at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles after he and Marilyn Manson presented the Most Dedicated Fans Award Presented by Xbox. For more information on Samson, visit samsontech.com.
To watch all the performances and awards from this special night, click here or go to GoldenGodsAwards.com.
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A couple of weeks ago I told you about vitamin D and the role it plays in calcium absorption. Even though calcium can't do its job in the body without vitamin D, it's still important that you get adequate amounts of calcium in your diet every day. Here's a brief rundown on why you need calcium, how much you need, and where to get it.
Calcium Functions in the Body to:
Calcium Needs By Age:
Calcium needs for men and women are the same. Surprised? Bone loss happens to men too!
Calcium Rich Foods:
Dairy products are the best sources of calcium, but there are many non-dairy foods that are high in calcium too. Here are some foods to look for:
For more food sources of calcium check out the National Institutes of Health calcium source list. Don't think you're getting enough calcium? Take a supplement.
What's your favorite source of calcium?
My husband and I were introduced to quinoa while on a trip out west a few years ago. Similar in texture to couscous, quinoa is very high in calcium and a yummy side dish!
Hi Caren! Thanks for mentioning quinoa – it's quite the supergrain! It's the only grain that is considered a complete protein! You are right that quinoa is high in calcium, but that is in comparison to other grains and non-dairy foods. 1 cup of cooked quinoa has about 30-50 mg of calcium – better than some foods, but you would need to a lot of it to equal at least one full serving of dairy!!
Hi Jessica. Well…honestly my new fav source of calcium is those Adora choc calcium supplements. But for the real food, I love tofu and yogurt! Thanks for the info!
Hi Rachel, thank you for mentioning Adora! I forgot to mention that in my calcium supplement post. Adora chocolate disks are a great way to get a treat in with your calcium. They're only 30 calories per chocolate and they have 500 mg calcium each. The only thing is they only have 100 IU of vitamin D, so if you have two chocolates you'll meet your calcium needs, but not vitamin D, which should be at 400 IU per day. Go for the dark chocolate disks to get some antioxidants too!


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Since 1966 Anderson´s, have been creating Italian made high quality artisan belts. One of their most recent and popular designs have been the Woven Elasticated Belts. A reworking of last season's best selling belt, this multicolour woven keeps one's jeans in position with a splash of colour. Finished with a brushed metal buckle.
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By PDR
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I purchased in the rhodium and the gold and loved both so have kept both. The teardrop stone is such a nice touch and I have received many compliments. Do not hesitate at this reduced price. The backing on one of the earrings was loose but I switched it out no problem.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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I have bought 3 pairs of these now. The first pair I bought I thought they werent the best hoops but as I wore them out I saw that people were giving them looks and they are very comfortable. I then ordered another color with the black stone and now awaiting my 3rd pair. Wouldnt pay the full price but ladies they are great at this price. They grow on you and you find them more beautiful the more you wear them.Delicate beauty
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I purchased the hematite both in rhodium and gold plating and like them both. I do agree that at full price they are overpriced. They are dainty, but easy to wear and stylish. Looks nice with my Sterling Silver Hematite & White Topaz Pear Shape Ring and other items from her collection. What I love the most with Kristian's line is that her jewellery can be easily mixed together, she lawyers her jewellery so well. A classy and stylish jewellery line.
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These earrings are nice but not worth the full price and just okay at the sale price. they are rather dainty and thin but was looking for something different in a hoop so kept them.
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Just received these earrings today, and upon putting them on, the back post bent 90 degrees down as I was attempting to put the butterfly backing on (which were extremely tight to get on the post)... I find it unbelievable that she is charging $190.00 for this pair of earrings! I purchased them at a sale price of $69.77 and that is even waaaay too much. These earrings are dollar store quality! They are already packaged up and ready to go back.I'm very disappointed. This is my first and last purchase of this line of jewellery. I would give NO STARS...but that option wasn't available.
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When & Where To Watch: Puppy Bowl & Kitten BowlHallmark Channel and Animal Planet will be hosting their very own types of Super Bowls: Kitten Bowl III and Puppy Bowl XII.
Former Ravens Cheerleader Takes Cat On Bucket List TripRecently, the 21-year-old orange kitty spent his Black Friday lounging in the sun in Bethany Beach instead of in the lines at Petco.
'Pawject Runway' Promotes Pet Adoption, Raises Funds For Local ShelterIt's the hippest fashion show in town and it happens Friday night at the Royal Farms Arena.
DC's First Cat Cafe To Open In Georgetown June 20Washington's first "cat cafe" will open its doors this month.
Pet Lovers Pack Druid Hill Park For 20th Annual 'March For Animals'The event included a 1.5 mile walk-a-thon, pet costume contests and great food.
Ask A Baltimore Expert: How To Keep Your Pet Cool This SummerKrystl Dontell-Sasser is the General Manager of SoBo Dog Daycare & Spa. As a child Dontell-Sasser helped her mother foster and rehabilitate dogs that were severely abused. Dontell-Sasser said she feels like she understands dogs more than people. She provides five tips on how to keep your pet cool this summer.
5 Tips To Get Your Pet Ready For SummerHelp your pet enjoy the Summer by preparing them with these five tips.
America's Top 5 Must-Visit AquariumsWant to explore the ocean's depths while staying on dry land? Visit 5 of the most must-visit aquariums in the U.S. according to Sy Montgomery, author of, "The Soul Of An Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into The Wonder Of Consciousness."
Dogs & Cats Left In Stifling Hot Cars A Dangerous TrendThis time of year is when police start seeing pets trapped in hot cars--because what feels good to us, can be deadly to them. Between Maryland's heat and humidity, cars quickly become death-traps for animals with no way out.
Renowned Maryland Dog Trainer A Pioneer For Positive MethodDown a long lane surrounded by fields, the blue roof of a farmhouse marks a quiet place in Washington County that has made an impact across the globe.
It's National Puppy Day!Send in pictures of your pets to WJZ using the hashtag #NationalPuppyDay
Baltimore Humane Society To Compete In Fundraising TournamentThe Baltimore Humane Society has been selected to compete against dozens of other shelters from across the country for a portion of $10,000.


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Graham to return on April 26 in King's Quest – Once Upon a Climb
Sierra is prepping to release the third chapter in the latest King's Quest adventure next month. Once Upon a Climb will be a little different from the first two chapters as it takes a tonal shift to a romantic comedy with the introduction of Queen Valanice, Graham's wife and Gwendolyn's grandmother. Players will once again make their way through Hagatha's tower, but it won't be quite the same as the first time back in 1985.
King's Quest: Rubble Without a Cause on PSN, tomorrow Live, Steam
Graham gets his crown today with the release of King's Quest – Chapter 2: Rubble Without a Cause for PS3 and PS4. The follow-up to A Knight to Remember finds Graham being booted out of his newly acquired kingdom by a band of goblins. In the process of regaining the throne, he must free the people of Daventry from the horde and save his friends from A Knight to Remember. PC and Xbox gamers can download the game tomorrow.
King's Quest: Rubble Without a Cause release dates announced
Sierra has announced the release dates for Rubble Without a Cause, the second chapter in The Odd Gentlemen's episodic King's Quest series. The release will be split up over two days, with the PS3 and PS4 versions launching late afternoon on December 15 and the PC, Xbox 360, and Xbox One versions on December 16. The second chapter picks up shortly after the first as the newly crowned King Graham sets out to rescue the kingdom from a band of invading goblins.
Tower Of Guns lets loose on PSN for PS3, PS4, soon for Xbox One
Grip Digital and Terrible Posture Games' bullet-hell-style first-person shooter Tower Of Guns has launched for PS3, PS4 and will go up on Friday for Xbox One. The download-only release, described as "a pure FPS experience," features randomized levels and enemies, upgradeable abilities, and modifiable gear. After dying, players retain their kit and powered-up abilities but return to the beginning of the tower to face new enemies and a new layout.
Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition now on PSN for PS3, PS Vita
Devolver Digital has released Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition for PS3 and PS Vita. The $9.99 download features cross-buy support and includes Duke Nukem 3D as well as enhanced versions of the four-episode Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition and three additional expansion packs. The PSN version of Megaton Edition also sports online multiplayer. PS Plus members are currently able to download the game for free.
Secret Ponchos launching Dec. 2 for PS4, first month free for PS Plus
Switchblade Monkeys' Wild West-themed top-down shooter Secret Ponchos will be hitting PSN on December 2 for PS4. PlayStation Plus members will be able to access the game for free during launch month. The versus-focused title will feature support for two to eight players, two-player splitscreen play, and several game modes. Players will be able to choose from one of five outlaws and square off in Deathmatch, Domination, Free-for-All, and Team modes. Each outlaw will have their own style, using everything from whips to shotguns, and be able to lay ambushes using a cover mechanic.
Guilty Gear Xrd –Sign– demo launches for PS Plus members
Aksys has released a demo of Arc System Works' latest fighter, Guilty Gear Xrd -Sign-, for PS3 and PS4. The only hitch is that it's currently only available for PS Plus members, at least from now until December 8. The demo features two playable characters, Ky Kiske and Sol Badguy, as well as access to Tutorial Mode and the prologue via Arcade Mode.
Strength of the Sword 3 added to PS Plus sale, .99 starting tomorrow
Ivent Games has sent word that their downloadable action title Strength of the Sword 3 is going on sale tomorrow on PSN. From October 15 to November 18, PlayStation Plus members will be able to download the title for $0.99, four bucks off the regular price. Gamers looking for some tough indie action can check it out on PS Store.
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantsma hitting store shelves, PSN on April 1
The BlazBlue brawlers return to the ring today with the release of BlazBlue: Chrono Phantsma. As Ragna the Bloodedge hunts down Yuuki Terumi, players will be able to battle using the new Overdrive mechanic, which charges characters the more health they lose, and seven new characters. The new roster additions are available on-disc and online, with four available from the outset, another unlockable, and the remaining two added via DLC (Kokonoe is up today and Yuuki Terumi on May 27). Network play is also said to be improved and enhanced with new mode upgrades.
E3 2013: Sony details PS4 price and policies, plus PS3 and PS Vita
I think it's safe to say that Sony surprised quite a few people, including us, during their E3 2013 conference. The event covered a wide variety of topics, including cloud gaming, PS4, PS Plus, and PS Vita, and how each works within the Sony ecosystem. For starters, the PS4 will have no restrictions regarding used games, no online authentication requirement, and will launch this holiday season for $399.99. PS Plus will function as it does now, with game giveaways and special discounts, but it will also be required to play games online; however, it will not be required for streaming media from such services as Hulu and Netflix.


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Amendment One raises debate about businesses choosing N.C.
by: Jason Stoogenke Updated:
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - People from across the state are finding venues to voice their concerns about what Amendment One could mean for North Carolina's future.
Many peoplesaid they feel North Carolina's decision to ban same-sex marriage is going to hurt the state's progressive image and that businesses are going to think twice about coming here or staying here.
One small business owner, Christy Zeigler, said she's moving her business, Pin It Down, elsewhere. She said she's straight, Christian and leaving North Carolina now.
"I'm serious. We're moving this year," she said. "This was the last straw. We are moving. We are putting the house on the market and we are moving."
And that's what former politicians Harvey Gantt, Richard Vinroot and Edwin Peacock III and Bank of America executive Cathy Bessant said would happen -- that if Amendment One passed, businesses would think twice about North Carolina.
Peacock even ran an ad saying, "It is bad for business."
But others aren't so sure Amendment One will scare off companies.
UNC Charlotte professor Carol Swartz said companies care about money more than marriage.
"If you look at what attracts businesses to an area, it's things like the cost of doing business here, whether there's a lot of regulation, the level of taxes, the cost of energy," she said.
N.C. Republican gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory suggested looking at South Carolina, which already has a marriage law.
"Right now, South Carolina is beating us in economic development because they have a lower income tax, lower gas tax, lower corporate tax," he said.
The car seat maker Britax has a headquarters here and is sensitive to same-sex couples. One of its executives, Ken Wittenauer, said companies will probably still choose North Carolina, but talented workers may not.
In an emailed statement, he said: "My impression is that although it will not likely prevent companies from relocating to Charlotte or N.C., it will create barriers for individuals who are considering employment opportunities here.
"I think that talented resources that have a variety of options will not choose N.C. This is especially impactful due to the timing of the amendment in N.C. Five or ten years ago, when a number of states rushed to pass similar amendments, there was little expectation that other states would move to expand marriage rights. Now that at least six states have expanded marriage rights, including our nation's Capital, this amendment in N.C. looks especially repressive and narrow minded.
"At least 50 major corporations in N.C. have domestic partner benefits for that very reason -- to attract talent at the highest level regardless of race, gender, religious or sexual orientation or gender identity."


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Plaistow voters okay new police contract
PLAISTOW - Voters approved a new police union contract at the polls on Tuesday.
The 21 employees in the union have been without a new contract since 2010. The new contract extends through 2017 and includes a two percent pay raise in each year of the contract.
In the race for selectman, Steve Ranlett held off a challenge from write-in candidate Jack Paone, 531-250.
Voters also approved the municipal operating budget of $7,883,499 by a margin of 583-80.
Had voters rejected the budget, the default budget would have been about $120,000 higher than the proposed budget.


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When an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at George W Bush, the clip went viral almost before they'd landed. Memes can be serious – this one tapped into international frustration with Bush's foreign policy. It was not long into its life that the internet's possibilities as a news source began to be clear.
But this was not a news source like a newspaper. There was no all-powerful editor or news desk deciding what we did or did not need to know. Instead news now became simply what we forwarded to each other, what we posted on our Facebook page or Twitter feed.
The first moment this became truly obvious was 9/11, where, as newspapers and television lagged behind events, the internet became the best possible information source for observers and for people searching for loved ones.
And later on, during the restless years of the Arab spring and political tumult in Eastern Europe (the so-called "orange revolution" in Ukraine for example) the internet was one of the key channels of communication between protesters demonstrating against a skewed election. In the UK, the footage of Ian Tomlinson, the newspaper seller who died after being pushed by the police during the G20 protests in London, went viral and led to a wholesale review of police procedure. In Iran, a film of a young girl called Neda who was shot and died in the street during the 2009 election protests became a vast call to battle; after millions had watched the film of her death on YouTube she became known as the "voice of Iran".
More and more, in times of trouble and confusion, the internet becomes many things to many people; a communication channel, an information source and sometimes a call to arms. Who needs editors?


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I began working in web design & development in 1996 and was fortunate enough to fall in with a group of web standardistas who encouraged me to a) hand code and b) read as much W3C material as possible. Shortly afterwards, I stumbled upon a document describing the issues faced by visually-impaired web surfers – which seemed to me to be simply illogical — and by 2000, I was actively involved in highlighting web accessibility issues.
In 2001, I became involved in a pan-disability project in Leicester, UK as the Senior Design and Accessibility Consultant. The project went on to become an award-winning disability information portal and support service.
I was an administrator within the Guild of Accessible Web Designers and an Approved Technical Assessor within the Shaw Trust's pan-disability Web Accreditation Team. I've helped to run (and currently own) Accessites.org and I was a member of the British Standards' Review Panel for PAS 78: "Guide to Good Practice in Commissioning Accessible Websites" (now BSI 8878).
I've developed accessible web tools and applications via my own company, Black Widow — including at one point, a complete CMS – but over the years, as WordPress has developed, I've moved to using it as my platform of choice. I've been actively using and wrangling WordPress since 2003 and only recently decided to archive my longest running blog — Spider Trax — when the effort of trying to maintain 4 blogs (plus numerous other personal sites) became too much! These days, I'm usually found on Quirm.net — releasing themes & plugins or supporting them — or on the WordPress support forums (username: esmi).
Biggest accessibility bugbear? The fact that many of those, who are aware of web accessibility, don't look beyond visually-impaired users and can inadvertently create as many barriers as they remove.


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- 4 medium zucchini, sliced (about 5 cups)
- 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
- 2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
- 1 cup Italian salad dressing
- Leaf lettuce, optional
- In a bowl, combine the zucchini, artichokes, mushrooms, olives and water chestnuts. Combine the ranch dressing mix and Italian dressing; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Drain; serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired. Yield: 8 servings.
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Tom grew up in Milwaukee, bartended in Wauwatosa in the '70s and moved here in 1984.
Commentary, observations and musings about the outdoors, life in general and maybe Tosa politics and personalities will be the order of the day. He savors a lively debate as much as terrific cooking.
On The Road Again - A Run For the Border
The northern border.
I've been away for spell - touring and visiting with Canadian acquaintances. 1571 miles in four days.
And I just blew back into town.
I've sporadically been keeping tabs on what's been happening back here in the good, old US of A - but experimenting with asking for the Canadian take on things.
For instance – there was the Milwaukee Tea Party. This was something that I really wanted to experience first-hand but could not. I had to be satisfied with the coverage afforded by the Mothership and the conservative blogs.
My take on the Party - Protest is a wonderful thing. However, if you want the Big Fat Middle to take you seriously, drop the bumping-off granny shtick and Marxist analogies. It makes you appear nutty and unhinged and you're not taken seriously.
The Canadian take on the Tea Parties - Socialist? You wanna talk socialist? Let us set you straight. Obama is a conservative. If you want socialist come up here and we'll show you what a real socialist is. By the way we protest all the time about our taxes and government and nobody invokes Hitler. Do you know how crazy you look to the rest of the world, eh?
My observation about each country's politics - I'd bet you a fine Canadian lager that the average Canuck can tell you more about US politics than Joe the Plumber can tell you about Canadian politics.
Canadian observation - Your politicians are just as lame as our politicians. But your President represents a separate branch of government and is deserving of more respect from your Congress. Our Prime Minister is a member of Parliament. That's different, eh. Joe Wilson behaved like a jerk.
(I told you they know more - didn't I?)
US polling on Afghanistan – Support for the war effort is hovering at 39% percent.
Canadian polling on Afghanistan – Similar figures with support hovering at 41%. The interesting twist is that the Canadian public struggles with their troops serving in a combat role instead of in a peacekeeping capacity. That's a big hurdle. Yet the polling is similar.
My reality check - Taxes sure are high in Canada.
Canadian reality check - Taxes sure are high in Canada.
Canadian border crossing - Asked if we had alcohol, tobacco, firearms and Mace. As always - very friendly.
US border crossing - Asked what we were bring back to the states. Got a funny look when I answered - beer. (Long story). Very friendly this time.
My conclusion - Canada is a great place to visit. Can't wait to go back - wouldn't want to live there.
Canadian conclusion - USA is a great place to visit. Can't wait to go back - wouldn't want to live here.
Talked extensively about the Canadian health care system and US reform efforts in that regard. That's fodder for a future post.
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Thirty Seconds to Mars releases song in space
Thirty Seconds To Mars are releasing their new single, "Up In The Air," on Earth today.
They've already released it in outer space. "Up In The Air" debuted yesterday at the International Space Station. It was sent up on compact disc on a Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on March 1.
Astronaut Tom Marshburn on the ISS conducted a chat with singer Jared Leto yesterday.
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General support for the Child Health Institute of New Jersey
In 1997, with major support from the Foundation and Johnson & Johnson, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (UMDNJ-RWJMS) embarked on the development of the Child Health Institute of New Jersey (CHINJ). This grant provides support for the four-year, start-up phase of CHINJ. The principal objective of CHINJ is to become an international center of excellence in research aimed at improving children's health, helping to make UMDNJ-RWJMS a leader in biomedical research, education, and clinical care. More immediately, the success of CHINJ will be measured by its ability to recruit renowned researchers in the areas of identified priority, create an environment conducive to innovative research, and explore the causes and possible treatments of birth defects and childhood diseases. The Foundation's grant will be used to help support project and administrative staff, building operations, laboratory equipment, and faculty research start-up costs. Other funding will be provided by the CHINJ endowment, faculty research grants, and general support from other foundations and corporations. Fund-raising goals are established, and will be closely monitored.
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Amount Awarded $10,000,000.00
Awarded on: 7/28/2005
Time frame: 8/1/2005 - 1/31/2010
Grant Number: 52272
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Minerals are nutrients which are essential for health and also to maintain the body functions. Many people think that minerals and vitamins are the same, but they are different. The main difference between vitamins and minerals is that vitamins are organic substances (meaning that they contain the element carbon) and minerals are inorganic substances. Minerals are originated in the soil and living things such as plants and animals can not create minerals. So, minerals must be taken through outside source. Minerals can be found in vegetables, meats and in a variety of specialty products.
In the human diet, most of minerals come directly from plants, such as fruits and vegetables, or indirectly from animal sources. Drinking water also contain minerals, however it depends on where people live, and what kind of water they drink (bottled, tap). Minerals from plant sources may also differ from place to place. This difference is due to the mineral content of the soil which varies according to the location in which the plant was grown. Minerals help the body to grow, develop, and stay healthy, just similar to vitamins.
Proper nutrition is important to stay the body healthy. But, to maintain the required balance of minerals is difficult. By using a specialty product such as a dietary supplement, right levels of minerals can be maintained in the body.
Types of minerals:
Macro minerals:
In Greek, macro means "large" (and your body needs larger amounts of macro minerals than trace minerals). Minerals which are involved in macro mineral group are calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and sulfur. Common definitions of Macro Minerals include:
- Minerals found in a typical adult human body in quantities more than 5g.
- Minerals needed by a typical adult human body in quantities more than 100mg per day.
Micro minerals:
Micro minerals are required in small quantities than macro minerals. The micro mineral group is made up of iron, manganese, copper, zinc, fluoride, and selenium. Definitions of micro minerals vary slightly from one source to another, but common definitions of micro minerals include:
- Minerals found in a typical adult human body in quantities fewer than 5g.
- Minerals needed by a typical adult human body in quantities of 1mg-100mg per day.
Trace minerals:
Trace minerals are those which required in minute concentrations for normal bodily development and growth. Trace minerals are required by a typical human body in quantities of less than 1mg per day. Examples of Trace Elements include: Fluorine, Iodine, Cobalt, Molybdenum, Silicon, and others.
Calcium (Ca):
Calcium is a key constituent of bones and teeth. Calcium is essential for vital metabolic processes like nerve function, muscle contraction, and blood clotting. It also regulates blood pressure. Childhood is the time to build strong bones and during the teen years. So, it is vital to get enough calcium to fight against bone loss later in life. Condition called osteoporosis is mainly caused by weak bones and it causes bones to break easily.
- Sources of calcium:
- Dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt
- Leafy green vegetables, such as broccoli
- Canned salmon and sardines with bones
- Calcium-fortified foods — from orange juice to cereals and crackers
- Recommended daily intake:
- Men: 800 – 1000 mg
- Women: 800 – 1000 mg
- Kids: 500 mg (1 – 3 yrs) – 1300 mg (9 – 13 yrs)
- Deficiency symptoms:
- Rickets, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis, Tetany
Iron (Fe):
The body needs iron to transport oxygen from lungs to the rest of body. Body needs oxygen to stay healthy and alive. Iron is important component of hemoglobin and it helps red blood cells to carry oxygen. It also helps the body resist stress, prevent fatigue and disease.
- Sources of iron:
- Blood (e.g. "Black Pudding")
- Green (leafy) vegetables; Fortified foods (e.g. cereals, white flour)
- Liver; Meat
- Nuts; Offal
- Eggs
- Peas; Whole grains
- Recommended daily intake:
- Men: 6 mg
- Women: 6 mg
- Kids: 7 mg – 15mg
- Deficiency symptoms:
- Anemia
- Increased susceptibility to infections
Potassium (K):
Potassium stays your muscles and nervous system working properly. It is the main base ion of intracellular fluid. It regulates the fluid levels in the body, blood pressure, heartbeat and nerve impulses in combination with sodium. It is essential to maintain electrical potentials of the nervous system – and so functioning of muscle and nerve tissues.
- Sources of potassium:
- Cereals
- Fresh Fruits
- Coffee
- Meat
- Vegetables
- Salt-substiutes
- Whole-grain flour
- Recommended daily intake:
- Men: 2000 mg
- Women: 2000 mg
- Kids: 3000 mg (1 – 3 yrs) – 4500 mg (9 – 13 yrs)
- Potassium deficiency may lead to:
- Metabolic disturbances
- General muscle paralysis
Sodium (Na):
Sodium is required by the body to regulate blood pressure. It controls the volume of extracellular fluid in the body. Also, it maintains the acid-alkali (pH) balance in the body. It is necessary to maintain electrical potentials of the nervous system – and so functioning of muscle and nerve tissues.
- Sources of sodium:
- Table Salt
- Processed bakery products
- Processed foods generally (incl. tinned and cured products)
- Recommended daily intake:
- Men: 500 mg
- Women: 500 mg
- Kids/Infants: 120 mg
- Sodium deficiency may lead to:
- Low blood pressure
- Mild Fever
- General muscle weakness/paralysis
- Respiratory problems
Magnesium (Mg):
Magnesium is required for bone, protein, making new cells, activating B vitamins, relaxing nerves and muscles, clotting blood, and in energy production. It helps muscles and nerves function, steadies the heart rhythm, and also keeps bones strong. It is required for functioning of approx. 90 enzymes.
- Sources of magnesium:
- Green leafy vegetables
- Eggs, Fish (esp. shellfish)
- Wholemeal flour
- Milk (and dairy products)
- Nuts
- Recommended daily intake:
- Men: 2.0 – 5.0 mg
- Women: 2.0 – 5.0 mg
- Kids: 1.0 – 3.0 mg
- Deficiency symptoms:
- Anxiety, Fatigue, Insomnia, Muscular problems, Nausea, Premenstrual problems
- The most extreme cases of deficiency may be associated with arrhythmia
Phosphorous (P):
Phosphorous helps the body to make energy. It helps in teeth and bone building and maintenance. It enables the body to make healthy muscle and nerve function, and allows for energy release. The part of every cell membrane and every cell in the body needs phosphorus to function normally. It forms compound needed for energy conversion reactions (e.g. adenosine triphosphate – ATP).
- Sources of phosphorus:
- Dairy products
- Vegetables (esp.leafy green)
- Fruits (most fruits)
- Meat
- Pulses
- Recommended daily intake:
- Men: 1200 mg
- Women: 800 – 1200 mg
- Deficiency may lead to:
- Anaemia
- Nerve disorders
- Respiratory problems
- Demineralization of bones
- Weight Loss
- Weakness
Iodine (I):
It is important for thyroid hormone regulation. It promotes growth and protein synthesis. It also promotes healthy hair, nails, skin and teeth.
- Sources of iodine:
- Seafood
- Iodized Salt
- Recommended daily intake:
- Men: 150 mcg
- Women: 150 mcg
- Kids: 70 – 150 mcg
- Deficiency symptoms:
- Hypothyroidism
- Goiter
- Retarded growth
Chromium (Cr):
It involves in the functioning of skeletal muscle.
- Sources of chromium:
- Liver
- Brewer's yeast
- Whole grains, nuts, cheeses
- Deficiency may lead to:
- Confusion
- Depression
- Weakness
- Irritability
Copper (Cu):
It is the part of the enzyme copper-zince superoxide dismutase (CuZn SOD). Also, it is present in other enzymes, including cytochrome oxidase, ascorbic acid oxidase, and tyrosinases. It found in the red blood cells, and in blood plasma.
- Sources of copper:
- Legumes
- Grains
- Nuts
- Organ meat
- Cocoa
- Recommended daily intake:
- Men:1.5 – 3.0 mg
- Women: 1.5 – 3.0 mg
- Kids: 0.5 – 1.0 mg
- Insufficient copper may lead to:
- Changes in hair colour & texture, and hair loss
- Disturbances to the nervous system; bone diseases
- Menke's syndrome
Manganese (Mn):
The functions of this mineral are not definite since other minerals can perform in its place. Manganese does function in enzyme reactions concerning blood sugar, metabolism, and thyroid hormone function. It involves in the formation of strong healthy bones, nerves, and muscles.
- Sources:
- Avocados
- Nuts
- Tea
- Vegetables
- Pulses
- Deficiencies are unusual but may lead to:
- Bone deformities
- Reduced hair growth
- Retarded growth (in children)
- Rashes & skin conditions
Selenium (Se):
It is essential component of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase. It contributes to the efficiency of the immune system. It has very wide variety of protective functions within the body.
- Sources of selenium:
- Egg yolk
- Garlic
- Seafood
- Whole-grain flour
- Deficiency may lead to:
- Kaschin-Beck disease (affects the cartilage at joints)
- Cardiomyopathy
Sulfur (S):
For healthy skin, nails & hair, it is necessary. It is also necessary for structural health of the body (sulphur is a part of many amino acids incl. cysteine and methionine).
- Sources:
- Beans
- Meat
- Beef
- Dairy product
- Cruciferous vegetables (e.g. broccoli);
- Deficiency of sulphur is unusual.
Fluoride (Fl):
It also involved in the formation of teeth and bone. It helps to prevent cavities in teeth.
- Sources of fluoride:
- Fluoridated drinking water
- Fish
- Tea
Zinc (Zn):
It is needed for functioning for many (over 200) enzymes. Also, it is necessary for strong immune system.
- Sources:
- Dairy product
- Red meat
- Egg yolk
- Whole-grain flour
- Liver
- Seafood
- Deficiency is rare but may lead to:
- Susceptibility to infection
- Lesions on the skin, oesophagus and cornea
- Retarded growth (of children).


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Autopsy: N.Y. football player died of bleeding on the brain
HOMER, N.Y. (AP) – A high school football player who died after he was hit during a varsity game in upstate New York, died of bleeding on the brain, according to an autopsy.
Ridge Barden, 16, a lineman from John C. Birdlebough (Phoenix, N.Y.) was face down after the play Friday and was able to sit up, but he complained of a very bad headache and collapsed when he tried to stand, authorities said.
"The coaches and trainers went over. He was talking. He rolled on his back by himself," Phoenix School District Superintendent Judy Belfield said Saturday.
Birdlebough was playing at Homer, south of Syracuse. The hit came about six minutes into the third quarter during a play, Homer police officer Donald Warner said.
An ambulance took Barden to a hospital, and he was being transferred to a larger medical center in Syracuse when his condition deteriorated, Belfield said. The ambulance turned around, but doctors were unable to save the boy's life.
Sunday morning, Cortland County coroner Kevin Sharp ruled that Barden's death was accidental, the result of massive bleeding on the brain.
The team's coaches didn't learn until after the game that his injuries were severe, Belfield said. She said the school community was distraught. Officials opened the high school Saturday to students or staff who wanted to talk.
"It's just one of those freak things," she said. "The Homer players have to be feeling just as much sadness."
The Homer Central School District posted a message on its website Saturday morning saying the community had been "deeply saddened and shares in the grief of the Phoenix School Community."
Head injuries in football have been a concern across the country in recent years, with some medical evidence emerging to suggest that the equipment players use might not be enough to protect them from serious, long-term injuries.
A handful of high school students suffer fatal on-field injuries every fall, according to the University of North Carolina's National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research. A player at Frostburg (Md.) State died after suffering a head injury in a practice in August.
Belfield said the school district sends its football helmets to be reconditioned every year, and that each has to pass a safety inspection before the season begins.
"Over the course of the past few years, they have really tried to improve the protection of the head. But there is always a risk of injury or of death," she said. She added that an investigation would be conducted to try to determine what went wrong.
Barden's mother told WSYR-TV that her son's death was no one's fault.
"He just would not want those people to think that it was their fault," Jacqueline Barden said. "It was just an accident. Everything that Ridge did, he did with full gusto. I'd say just take that attitude with you."
In New York, a law signed this summer will require school coaches to bench athletes who have symptoms of a concussion. They can play again only after they are symptom-free for 24 hours and cleared in writing by a doctor.
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U.S. denies entry to British sex, drugs memoir writer
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. immigration officials denied British author Sebastian Horsley entrance to the United States on Wednesday on the grounds of "moral turpitude," Horsley told Reuters on Thursday.
Tired from his return trip to London and eight hours of detention with U.S. customs officials, the 45-year-old artist and author of the lurid autobiography of drug addiction and sex "Dandy in the Underworld," admitted that his flamboyant dress and top hat may have caught the attention of U.S. officials.
"I was wearing my dandy uniform, but the customs officials were wearing uniforms too and I didn't object to them," he said.
Horsley was stopped by immigration officials at New York's Newark airport after flying in from London to promote his book, which the author calls a "moral book."
"They said I was suffering from moral turpitude," Horsley said. "I was very surprised. I'm feeling quite well. I've never drunk turpentine in my life."
Horsley claims to have slept with more than 1,000 prostitutes, worked as a male escort, been in and out of rehab to treat drug addiction and staged a self-crucifixion in the Philippines in 2000.
"He is very honest about his life. That is who Sebastian is," said Seale Ballenger, spokesman for HarperCollins Publishers.
Ballenger said a party in New York that was meant to be the U.S. launch for the book, ended up being a rally for support to bring the author back to the United States.
Horsley said that after several hours of questioning in which customs officials asked him whether he used drugs, had solicited prostitutes or been convicted of any crimes, he was put on a plane back to London. Continued...


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Polish football is in mourning for Włodzimierz Smolarek, a key member of the Poland team that finished third at the FIFA World Cup in 1982 and one of the finest strikers of his generation, who has passed away at the age of 54.
Włodzimierz Smolarek started his career with his home-town amateur club Włókniarz Aleksandrów Łódzki before joining RTS Widzew Łódź (1974–78) and Legia Warszawa (1978–80). It was back at Widzew Łódź (1980–86) for a second spell that he won two Polish league titles, in 1981 and 1982, and the Polish Cup in 1985. He continued his career abroad with Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany (1986–88) – lifting the German Cup in his last season – before a move to the Netherlands where he played for Feyenoord (1988–90) and FC Utrecht (1990–96).
Smolarek was capped 60 times and scored 13 goals for Poland in a national-team career lasting from 1980 to 1992. The forward also appeared at two World Cups. In 1982 in Spain, Poland reached the semi-finals before succumbing to eventual winners Italy – finishing third with a narrow victory over France. Smolarek also featured at the following World Cup in Mexico four years later.
Smolarek, who later worked in youth development roles with Feyenoord and the Polish Football Federation (PZPN), will be remembered as a competitive frontrunner who never gave up. Last year he became a Polish Friend of UEFA EURO 2012. His son, striker Euzebiusz, is a former Polish international who now plays for Dutch outfit ADO Den Haag.
PZPN president Grzegorz Lato paid tribute to his former national team-mate, saying: "Włodek was my friend and colleague. I find it hard to believe he has passed away. He was always a good spirit within the team. His golden times were in the 1970s and 1980s, when he won us qualification for the World Cup in Spain. I remember his performance in Leipzig [Smolarek scored twice in a vital 3-2 qualifying group win against East Germany in October 1981] and the last minutes of the match with the USSR during the tournament [a second group-phase draw which took Poland into the semi-finals].
"Recently, he was searching for new football talents with Polish roots – he had a really good nose for that," Lato added. "In fact, I am still trying to come to terms with the news of his death. It's a big shock for us."
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text: JJJ August 25, 2013 5:02 PM A great continuation from the form he showed in Hungary. Sadly you could see at the beginning of the race just how much faster all the other cars really are compared with the Caterhams and Marussias in the dry. Still, to pull away as far as he did from Bianchi was great and the reward was to finish in front of Maldonado. After the Kovalainen experiment proved yet again to be a bust, I think Caterham will be looking to sign both drivers again for next year pretty soon. Reply Report abuse 9 agree 3 disagree


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The goal gave Leroux, winner of the Golden Ball and Golden Shoe at the 2008 Under-20 Women's World Cup, a tournament-high six goals.
Leroux teamed up with Kristie Mewis to break the scoreless deadlock when she first-timed a long pass back into the center circle to Mewis, who slid a perfect ball on the ground in the path of the sprinting Leroux, who outran a Mexican defender, took one hard touch into the left side of the box and beat Mexico goalie Aurora Santiago.
Leroux's goal came shortly after Mexico star Veronica Corral had two excellent chances to put the Tri ahead.
Mexico had an 11-10 edge in shots, marking the first time the Americans were outshot in five games.
Costa Rica's win over Canada meant Canada failed to qualify for a FIFA Women's World Cup at the youth level for the first time.
Canada won the 2008 Concacaf U-20 title.
Jan. 30 in Guatemala City
USA 1 Mexico 0.
USA - Leroux (K.Mewis) 87th minute.
USA -- Henninger, Quon (S.Mewis , 83), Dunn, Pressley, Johnson (DiMartino, 56), Short (Noyola, 44), Bywaters, Brooks, Nairn, K.Mewis, Leroux.
Mexico -- Santiago, Sierra, Garciamendez, Diaz, Miranda, Rangel, Godoy, Alvarado, Kotero (Figueroa, 70), Mayor, Corral.
Referee: Yesli Sarai Rivas (El Salvador).