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Verizon Wireless announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase new wireless spectrum from three different companies. The spectrum will come from Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks (the three company make up a joint venture called SpectrumCo LLC). The total cost of buying up the spectrum will be $3.6 billion.
The deal will land Verizon 122 Advanced Wireless Services Spectrum licenses that cover 259 million people. Comcast owns the majority of SpectrumCo with 63.6% holdings and will take the biggest part of the money paid out by Verizon. Comcast will get $2.3 billion of the sale proceeds. Time Warner has 31.2% of SpectrumCo and will get $1.1 billion while Bright House Networks has 5.3% and will get $189 million.
Neil Smit, President of Comcast Cable, said, "These agreements, together with our Wi-Fi plans, enable us to execute a comprehensive, long-term wireless strategy and expand our focus on providing mobility to our Xfinity services. We're excited about this partnership with Verizon Wireless and the future innovations we will bring to consumers."
The deal is subject to approval by the FCC as well as other closing conditions.
Dan Mead, President and CEO of Verizon Wireless, said, "Americans deserve excellence from a wireless service provider, and innovative wireless companies plan ahead in order to deliver on that expectation. Spectrum is the raw material on which wireless networks are built, and buying the AWS spectrum now solidifies our network leadership into the future, and will enable us to bring even better 4G LTE products and services to our customers. American businesses and consumers can have confidence that the best wireless network has the foundational resources to deliver on that promise."
AT&T will have to feel slighted if this deal makes it past regulators after it has fought so hard to get spectrum though purchasing T-Mobile. AT&T's bid may fail and if so will
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"I committed to Washington State," Mayle told CF.C. "I like the system and I'm excited to be a Cougar. It's like a family vibe with the Cougars and I want to be a part of that."
The Rocklin, Calif. product scheduled his Nov. 23 visit to Pullman on Wednesday, but decided to also make the call to head coach Mike Leach and let him know he'll be taking his talents to the Palouse next season.
The three-star WR is in his first year playing junior college football, but has hauled 52 catches for 865 yards with 15 TDs in his first nine games this season.
In addition to Washington State, Mayle had offers from Arizona State, Kentucky, Nevada, Houston and West Virginia but said he is shutting down his recruitment and is cancelling his other scheduled official visits. Mayle was scheduled to visit West Virginia on Dec. 1 and Houston on Dec. 14, but said he would call the coaching staffs Friday morning to let them know he is Pullman-bound.
"I know that at Washington State I can come in and makes plays right away," Mayle said. "Other schools told me that too, but I just feel like I can make an impact and make a difference for the coaches at WSU. I want to come in there next season and be the best player I can be and live up to the coaches' expectations."
MAYLE ALSO CALLED WSU outside receivers coach Dennis Simmons to deliver the good news.
"He was so excited, he told me Christmas came early for him this year," Mayle said with a chuckle. "I've been talking with him a lot this week and we have a really good relationship with each other and that sticks out to me."
It's not just Simmons who Mayle has developed a bond with. Rather, it's the whole coaching staff and that made the sophomore wideout realize there was no point in prolonging his college decision. Clay McGuire ran the recruiting point on Mayle.
"Just talking with all the coaches, it feels like a big family out there," Mayle said. "Other schools told me I had a scholarship offer but Washington State told me straight up everything they wanted from me and what I need to do in order to succeed. They didn't leave me wondering.
"Coach Leach told me he's excited for me to get to Pullman and catch some balls for him. He compares me to Michael Crabtree, but said I block better than him when he was at Texas Tech. That alone makes me excited to get to Pullman and play some football for him."
MAYLE WILL GRADUATE from Sierra in May and plans to move to Pullman, join the program and take summer school courses at Washington State prior to fall camp.
"I'm pretty excited about my decision to be a Coug right now," Mayle said. "It puts a smile on my face just thinking about getting to Pullman and I want to tell the fans I'm ready to put on a show."
Mayle's week five highlights (four touchdowns)
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The 2012 IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics Award is being presented to Gisle Bjontegaard, of Tandberg Telecom (now Cisco Systems Norway); Gary Sullivan, of Microsoft Corporation; and Thomas Wiegand, of the Berlin University of Technology, "for leadership and technical contributions to the development of the globally deployed video coding standard ITU-T H.264/MPEG4-AVC." These three innovators – who are also lead experts in ITU video coding work – will receive their award at the IEEE International Conference on Consumer Electronics (ICCE). Held annually in conjunction with the International Consumer Electronics Show, the conference will take place in Las Vegas, 13-16 January 2012.
Sponsored by Sony Corporation, this award recognises outstanding contributions in the field of consumer electronics technology, and is yet more recognition of the enormous success enjoyed by the H.264 codec. Already the recipient of a Primetime Emmy award, the codec continues to receive the praise and support of the ICT community.
ITU-T's Study Group 16 and ISO/IEC's Moving Pictures Expert Group (MPEG) have formed the Joint Collaborative Team on video coding (JCT-VC) to work on the successor to H.264 (also standardized as ISO/IEC 14496-10, or MPEG-4 AVC). This successor – working title HEVC – is currently being formulated with approval expected in early 2013.
HEVC is likely to have native 3D capability, ensuring that this fast-paced industry can profit from standardized solutions. To many consumers, 3D TV is quickly becoming a very attractive, attainable product – and standards-based solutions will only add to a more vibrant set of offerings.
ITU is organizing a Regional Workshop on Bridging the Standardization Gap for the CIS Region on 7th October in Chisinau, Moldova back to back with the ITU Cross Regional Seminar on Broadband. The workshop and is being organized by ITU in cooperation with the Ministry of Information Technology and Communications of the Republic of Moldova.
Taking part in the standardization process for new technologies will accelerate the deployment of new networks and services bringing connectivity to cities and towns as well as remote areas. With next generation broadband technologies for example, standards work is lowering the capital cost of deployment in the network core. The main objective of this workshop is to examine key standardization activities on emerging technologies and actions that countries can take to bridge the standardization gap. Participation in standardization activities offers the opportunity for developing countries to jump several generations of technology. ITU will take into account the needs of these countries in producing its standards, and will seek to provide assistance in implementing them.
The first ITU Green Standards Week closed Friday with a call on international bodies, NGOs, standards bodies, governments, regulators, industry and academia to collaborate more closely on the application and development of information and communication technologies (ICT) standards to help combat climate change. Particular emphasis was placed on a globalized methodology to assess the environmental impact of ICTs, reducing e-waste, and the use of submarine cables for climate monitoring and disaster warning.
ITU has been working with industry and government members aiming to achieve agreement on an internationally recognized set of methodologies to be approved by the end of the year. Included is a methodology which ICT companies can use to measure their own carbon footprint, as well as a way to estimate the considerable savings in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy that can be achieved in other sectors through the use of ICTs.
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Launched in July 2011, ITU's IPTV Application Challenge is a ground-breaking stimulus to innovation in this exciting new field of ICT.
Highlighting the rapidly expanding range of the IPTV ecosystem, this unique competition - the first of its kind and worldwide in its scope - presents an opportunity to develop IPTV applications running over either ITU-T H.761 Ginga-NCL or ITU-T H.762 LIME. Both platforms are open, flexible, easily deployed, and ensure high quality IPTV products.
In today's global economy, innovative applications compliant with ITU's IPTV standards represent an unparalleled commercial opportunity. However, no great idea would see the light of day without startup capital, and the best app submitted by an individual or small and medium enterprise (SME)* will thus be awarded USD10,000, courtesy of platinum sponsors; Sumitomo Electric Networks Inc., and Dentsu Inc. Winners will receive their awards in October, at the ITU Telecom World 2011 in Geneva, where a range of innovative applications will be showcased.
Before submitting an application, participants are required to register before 30 September 2011. An entry ID and application number will be assigned to participants on registration, and must be included in competition submission(s). Applications must be submitted by 5 October 2011 (Deadline extended).
* As defined in the rules
The application "Smart Recycling" has been awarded the winner of the first ITU Green ICT Application Challenge. The global competition was organized by ITU and supported by Telefónica and Research In Motion to identify innovative applications that can help improve energy efficiency and combat climate change. Designed by Lis Lugo Colls, from Spain, the application aims to help mobile users locate recycling and garbage bins within their area, and provide advice generally on recycling. The application will benefit citizens, government recycling programs and private recycling companies by creating a more sustainable and resource-efficient future through community engagement and eco-design.
Four special mentions were made by the jury to the applications "Make Me Green – Delivering Context-Specific Suggestions for a Green Lifestyle", by Stephen Reiter and Simone Ferlin (Germany), "Effi-e Play Green", presented by Maria Dolores Rodriguez De Azero (Spain), "Mobile App to Use a Vehicle to its Fullest Capacity", by Praneel Raja (India) and "A Community-Based System for Biodiversity Degradation", by Euphraith Muthoni Masinde (Kenya).
These applications touch upon related issues such as raising awareness of the impact that lifestyles have on the environment, monitoring energy and water consumption in hotels, promoting car sharing and sharing traditional and indigenous knowledge on biodiversity and conservation.
The winner of the competition - Lis Lugo Colls - will present their application during the upcoming ITU Green Standards Week, to be held in Rome (Italy) from 5 to 9 September 2011. As winner Lis Colls will receive a cash prize of USD 10,000 to further develop the application.
ITU would like to thank all developers for their interest and participation in this first App challenge. Overall 54 applications were received covering topics such as monitoring climate change, measurement of GHG emissions, adaptation and mitigation to climate change, and community engagement.
Click here for further information on the competition. More information on ITU's activities on climate change is available at www.itu.int/climate
ITU-T is to host two webinars in September – kick starting a new programme of standalone virtual events that will augment the traditional workshops programme.
The first event on 15 September will focus on Optical fibres, cables and systems and is based on the ITU-T handbook of the same name. The webinar will provide a basic overview of the handbook which offers a functional grouping of ITU standards (ITU-T Recommendations) on optical technology e.g. optical fibres and cables, physical optical interfaces, optical fibres terrestrial and submarine cable systems.
Speakers are leading experts in the field from industry and either participated in the writing of the handbook or contributed to the development of the referenced standards. The event is aimed at engineers, technicians, technologists, mid-level management and regulators active in the implementation of optical-fibres-based systems. The online event complements the 2nd ITU Tutorial on Optical Fibres Cables and Systems which will take place at the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico City, Mexico from 19 to 30 September 2011.
Find out more here: http://www.itu.int/ITU-T/worksem/optical-fibre/201109/webinar.html
The second event on 20 September focuses on ITU-T standards for optical transport networks (OTN) which have played a leading role in transforming the Internet's bandwidth capabilities. This work is led by ITU-T Study Group 15, which has developed a set of standards (ITU-T Recommendations) that define the existing OTN framework. SG 15 is currently developing future technologies such as gigabit-capable and 10-gigabit-capable passive optical networks (GPON and XGPON) to satisfy the unprecedented bandwidth requirements that will soon be demanded by service providers and consumers. This online event is based on the ITU-T manual on Optical Transport Networks from TDM to Packet.
Find out more here: http://www.itu.int/ITU-T/worksem/otn/201109/index.html
The second event of ITU's Global Standards Initiative on the Internet of Things (IoT-GSI) will take place 22-26 August 2011 in Geneva. The parallel meeting of ITU-T Study Group 17 (Security) provides a perfect venue to advance work on IoT-security, given the presence of subject-matter experts. IoT is the realization of the idea that anything can be connected at anytime from any place. The concept of connecting any kind of object to the Internet may be one of the biggest standardization challenges yet (see previous story). The development of global IoT standards is the objective of the ITU experts participating in the IoT-GSI. To promote international dialog, as well as harmonization and coordination in the complex worldwide standardization landscape, the ITU has organized a special session on "international IoT standardization", which is scheduled on 23 August at 9:30h. Rob Steele, ISO Secretary General, will introduce the ISO views, while other interventions from IEC, the ITU-T and the European Commission will complete the panel:
• ISO – Rob Steele (Secretary General, ISO) • IEC – Gabriel Barta (Head of Technical Coordination, IEC) • ITU – Bilel Jamoussi (Chief Study Groups Department, ITU-T/TSB) • EC – Florent Frederix (Head of Sector, Information Society and Media, EC)
ITU membership is very keen to progress work on IoT standards. This event attracted three times more technical contributions than the inaugural event in May. A draft ITU-T Recommendation "IoT-Overview" is under development and is planned for approval in February 2012, while a very active discussion on how to properly define the IoT is ongoing in a dedicated email reflector established by Study Group 13; its findings too will be discussed at the IoT-GSI event. Finally a work-plan for IoT will be also discussed.
The success of the Internet of Things depends on the development of smoothly interoperable global standards. Hence the special session on "international IoT standardization" is scheduled in the framework of the joint coordination activity on IoT (JCA-IoT), a group of experts aiming at coordinating the standardization in this area since 2006. The JCA-IoT is also to meet in the same week on 22-23 August 2011. This meeting foresees the participation of representatives of various organizations including ETSI, TIA, the GSC M2M standardization task force (MSTF), the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), the Global IcT Standardization Forum for India (GISFI), GS1 and various sub-committees of ISO/IEC JTC 1. For additional information contact email@example.com.
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I think that the biggest thing I learned through writing my piece was how much there is to be learned from criticism.
There are two types of criticism.
Constructive criticism and the useless kind.
When people tell me "oh I didn't like your piece. Try again next time." Or "hey...you know...I just really hated your interpretation of the Beethoven concerto..." and then they WALK AWAY without telling me what was so awful about it, it leaves me feeling terrible. Nothing good can ever come out of that.
And then there is Constructive criticism.
Constructive criticism is kinda like a gift from the heavens. When someone tells me, "hey, you just gave a great performance of that Beethoven concerto! There's only one thing that I would do differently." And then they go on to tell you what they would do, how to do it, and why. Then you go and try it, and if it doesn't work for you, don't sweat it! You still know you gave an awesome performance. But most of the time, I have at least, found that I really like people's ideas for me. A project always turns out better when you have more than one mind looking at it. Two brains are better than one!
Throughout this project I received much criticism, most of it constructive, that really helped me form my own ideas for what I wanted to do with my piece. I showed my piece to a fellow student composer, and they told me that they really enjoyed my piece except for two things. The lack of a key change and the ending. The lack of a key change because it tends to get kinda slow and boring without anything fun and crazy in the middle, and the ending because it didn't fit the character of the piece. I had the same worries for the ending because to me it always felt like I was just rushing to get to the end, and wasn't very fitting. So I have begun work on a new ending which will hopefully be finished as soon as possible. What I have written this far I am far more happy with than the original. It is heading in a much clearer direction.
I'm really happy that I came to the realization that the more I show people my work, the more constructive ideas I get, and the more criticism that is thrown at me, the better my project becomes.
This has really held true for anything I, looking back, have ever tried to do.
I suppose criticism can be very hard for anyone to accept, because it contradicts what they have done, but I've found it important to know that it broadens the mind further into the topic and helps you dive into what everyone else is thinking.
Criticism has really been invaluable to me throughout this year and I'm really thankful for all of the criticism I received.


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libuser 0.59 was released, fixing some security issues.
Freeze push for Cauldron requested.
Fedora backported a patch for 0.57.6 that might work for Mageia 2:
Steps to Reproduce:
libuser 0.59 pushed in Cauldron.
Patch applies in Mageia 2, but it doesn't build:
It looks like it doesn't like the lu_util_fscreate_from_fd calls on lines 243 and 460 of apps/apputil.c. lu_util_fscreate_from_fd is a function if compiled --with-selinux (as Fedora does), but is a macro if compiled --without-selinux (as we do). These are defined in lib/user_private.h.
There was a bug in the macro (which is being added in this patch), which was addressed upstream in the last commit for 0.59. I've made the appropriate change to the patch.
Patched package uploaded for Mageia 2.
The references will be updated when Fedora's F18 update is pushed.
Updated libuser packages fix security vulnerabilities:
A TOCTOU (time-of-check time-of-use) race condition was found in the way
libuser performed copying and removal of (user) directory trees. A local
attacker, with permissions to write into particular directory, could use
this flaw to conduct symbolic link attacks, leading to their ability to
alter / remove directories outside of this directory (tree), if this
directory was simultaneously modified (copied or removed) via libuser
functionality (CVE-2012-5630).
An information disclosure flaw was found in the way libuser performed
movement of user's home directory. Previously, during the move the
ownership of all the (sub)entries present in directory tree, to be moved,
were changed from privileged user account to the effective user id of the
user, the home directory should belong to. A local attacker could use this
flaw to conduct hardlink attacks and possibly obtain unauthorized access
to arbitrary system file (CVE-2012-5644).
Updated packages in core/updates_testing:
from libuser-0.57.3-1.1.mga2.src.rpm
Testing mga2 64 using user management commands from
$ urpmf libuser: | grep bin
Confirming libuser is used by running under strace
# strace -o strace.txt luseradd testuser
# grep user strace.txt
Comparing with results from
$ urpmf libuser:
$ urpmf lib64user1
# strace -o strace.txt lpasswd testuser
New password:
New password (confirm):
Password changed.
# grep user strace.txt
Looking for things like..
open("/usr/lib64/libuser.so.1", O_RDONLY) = 3
open("/etc/libuser.conf", O_RDONLY) = 3
open("/usr/lib64/libuser/libuser_files.so", O_RDONLY) = 3
open("/usr/lib64/libuser/libuser_shadow.so", O_RDONLY) = 3
Check it's worked..
# grep testuser /etc/passwd
# grep testuser /etc/group
Check correct ownership in /home
# ll -d /home/testuser
drwx------ 4 testuser testuser 4096 Apr 6 10:05 /home/testuser/
# ll -a /home/testuser
total 36
drwx------ 4 testuser testuser 4096 Apr 6 10:05 ./
drwxr-xr-x 6 root root 4096 Apr 6 10:05 ../
-rw-r--r-- 1 testuser testuser 387 Jan 9 2012 .bash_completion
-rw-r--r-- 1 testuser testuser 24 Jul 25 2012 .bash_logout
-rw-r--r-- 1 testuser testuser 191 Jul 25 2012 .bash_profile
-rw-r--r-- 1 testuser testuser 124 Jul 25 2012 .bashrc
drwxr-xr-x 4 testuser testuser 4096 May 24 2012 .mozilla/
-rw-r--r-- 1 testuser testuser 3793 Jan 8 2011 .screenrc
drwx------ 2 testuser testuser 4096 Jan 11 2011 tmp/
Remove testuser
# luserdel -r testuser
# ll -a /home/testuser
ls: cannot access /home/testuser: No such file or directory
Testing complete mga2 32
Advisory & srpm in comment 3
Could sysadmin please push from core/updates_testing to core/updates
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U.S. political and military officials warmly welcomed Bowe Bergdahl's release in Afghanistan, but questions about the circumstances surrounding his kidnapping are growing, with some soldiers accusing him of desertion.
From the White House to the Pentagon, officials have celebrated the recovery of the 28-year-old army sergeant from his Taliban captors, repeatedly citing the promise never to leave a soldier behind.
In his hometown of Hailey, Idaho, residents celebrated, with "Bowe's free at last" signs posted alongside the traditional yellow ribbons tied in a show of support for U.S. troops.
But in other quarters, unease quickly set in about just how Bergdahl was captured on June 30, 2009, in Afghanistan's eastern Paktika province, where he was deployed at a forward operating base.
Some fellow soldiers, including members of Bergdahl's unit, have accused him of abandoning his post, and perhaps even deserting in a bid to flee to India.
"Every member of my brigade combat team received an order that we were not allowed to discuss what happened to Bergdahl for fear of endangering him. He is safe, and now it is time to speak the truth," Nathan Bradley Bethea wrote in the Daily Beast.
"And that the truth is: Bergdahl was a deserter, and soldiers from his own unit died trying to track him down."
Bethea alleged that six soldiers died during failed efforts in 2009 to recover Bergdahl.
Bergdahl — then 23 and a member of Blackfoot Company, in the 1st Battalion of the 501st Infantry Regiment — left the base on foot, leaving his helmet and rifle behind but taking a compass, he wrote.
"His fellow soldiers later mentioned his stated desire to walk from Afghanistan to India," Bethea wrote, nevertheless adding: "I believe that Bergdahl also deserves sympathy."
On Facebook, the group "Bowe Bergdahl is NOT a hero" — which had more than 1,500 "likes" Monday — was circulating a petition asking the White House to punish Bergdahl for going AWOL (absent without leave). The petition had 5,200 signatures as of Monday.
"He walked off," former Pvt. Jose Baggett, another member of Blackfoot Company, told CNN. "He was there to protect us, and instead he decided to . . . go and do his own thing."
Pentagon spokesman Col. Steve Warren said Bergdahl had not been classified as a deserter or with AWOL status.
"He's been promoted twice since his capture. He was due another promotion in June to staff sergeant," Warren said.
"We got him home. Our creed is that we'll never leave a fallen comrade behind and we have fulfilled our creed in this case," the spokesman added.
"There's time in the future to handle all the other matters."
Beyond the praise and celebration, U.S. officials have nevertheless acknowledged that the questions will eventually need answers.
"We still don't have a complete picture of what caused him to leave his base that night," said Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby.
Bergdahl was transported Sunday from Bagram Air Field north of Kabul to the Landstuhl military medical center in southern Germany for further treatment and evaluation.
White House spokesman Jay Carney said Monday the Pentagon would take the lead in looking into "all of the circumstances surrounding his initial detention and his captivity."
Desertion during wartime, at least in theory, is punishable by death in the United States. On social media, many argued that after nearly five years in captivity, Bergdahl had perhaps suffered enough.
In 2004, Sgt. Charles Robert Jenkins, who deserted his post at the border between North and South Korea in 1965 and spent nearly 40 years in the North, was sentenced to 30 days in confinement and received a dishonorable discharge.
After serving his sentence, Jenkins and his family moved to Sado Island, Niigata prefecture, where they currently live.


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Some of you are shooting the messengers. The warning is fine, now the next step, take control.
This is a discussion on U.S. closes part of Arizona to Americans within the Law Enforcement, Military & Homeland Security Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; A few B-1s, a couple of AC-130s, a squadron of A-10s, some AH-64s, 4 or 5 infantry battalions, and a healthy dose of marine snipers. ...
A few B-1s, a couple of AC-130s, a squadron of A-10s, some AH-64s, 4 or 5 infantry battalions, and a healthy dose of marine snipers. Thats a recipe for a solution.
Set up a perimeter around the area, blocking all exits but the way back to mexico; then give them 2 days to leave (just making it sound nice while we prepare the above recipe), and on day 3 it becomes world war 3.
If my base asked for volunteers I would be the first one on the plane. The only thing these people will listen to is swift, brutal force.
Some of you are shooting the messengers. The warning is fine, now the next step, take control.
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Well, the antis wanted to know where these "Militias" are that they claim the 2A only applies to. This keeps up, and they will find out.
I'm in CO. If the call goes out for volunteers, count me in.
If the invaders are armed, ammo and weapons should not be a problem. Clear a hot spot, and recycle/upgrade.
Probably ought to order that new 8x scope for my PSL now.
Grasseater // Grass~eat~er noun, often attributive \ˈgras-ē-tər\
A person who is incapable of independent thought; a person who is herd animal-like in behavior; one who cannot distinguish between right and wrong; a foolish person.
See also Sheep
This truly is an embarrassment. Our administration and all before it should have addressed this.
Whiskey,Tango,Foxtrot........... what is our government thinking letting this situation exist? Was it this bad during the Bush administration and we just didn't know it or is this happening because the trafficers know we are now a paper tiger.
"Violence is seldom the answer, but when it is the answer it is the only answer".
"A nation of sheep breeds a government of wolves".
Any politician who is not for fixing this problem needs to be shown the door in November.
I know what you're thinking: "Did he fire six shots or only five?" "Is that a Smith & Wesson 686+ 7 shot or 627 8 shot?" "Does he have a concealed Sig P226 SCT and two spare mags?" You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?
2nd Amendment: because personal violence never makes an appointment.
Evil resides in the heart of the individual, not in inanimate objects.
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News Hounds: Fox News Keeps Fear Mongering Over Closure Of Section Of Wildlife Refuge
"Several media outlets have been inaccurately reporting that a massive stretch of the US border at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was recently closed. Buenos Aires NWR in southern Arizona has not been closed to the public. Nearly 5-years ago, a very small portion of the Refuge closed to public access due to public safety concerns. However, the remainder (99.98%) of the refuge's 118,000 acres is open to the public for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, bird-watching, and seasonal hunting.
Recent news items further falsely stated that the closure extends from the border 80-miles to the north. This distance is far from accurate. On October 6, 2006 roughly 3500 acres, or 0.02% of the Refuge, was closed to public access due to human safety concerns."
While it would be lovely that the 0.02 % which was closed could remain open,
even Bronx Park in the heart of NYC had portions known to be unsafe 55 years back. Most parks have unsafe areas.
What is astounding here is the exaggeration, the propaganda, and the hysteria.
Bottom line is they closed a portion of the park on the Mexican border because THEY CANNOT PROTECT IT and it is a DANGER to American Citizens. I hunt down by Casa Grande and have had situations before. It IS dangerous.
But hey let's fear monger right, there is no real threat, go enjoy the desert near the border
Look how safe it is..... YouTube - Armed Drug Escorts DEC2009
Source: http://www.secureborderintel.org/
FYI THESE are the signs that run from Casa Grande.....80 miles to the border:
So while NOT closed they effectively run off all tourists
Keep up the fight Arizona!
America is being fundamentally changed right before your eyes.
The radical progressives, freaks, socialists have organized and have taken over, time to step aside all of you flag waving idiots. There's a new boss in town, and you now work for Maurice Strong, Andy Stearn, George Soros, Al Gore, Joel Rogers, Franklin Raines, Vance Jones, Bill Ayers, Valerie Jarrett, and this brainless puppet with zero leadership or work experience that they promoted and marketed right in to the Oval Office. They run the show, they have the plan, it's their way or the highway, they made they game and they make the rules. Help them with their plan but keep your thoughts to yourself, because what you think doesn't matter anyhow, they're doing the thinking for you, they'll tell you what you need to hear, you're too simple to understand, afterall, they're a lot smarter than you. They laugh at you, the american patriot, to them you're just dim-witted sucker, a stupid old dinosaur that's not part of their twisted vision.
Don't resist it, don't be mad, don'teven be sad, just get with the program, drink the cool-aide, get all politically correct, give up your freedoms, give up your guns, change the history books,and let them indoctrinate you and your kids into the future. You are powerless, they call the shots now, it's all about them, their power, their money, their control. So go buy a Prius, reduce your carbon footprint, change your light bulbs, smoke a joint, bow down to your enemies, open the borders, and sit back and enjoy the ride as America as we once knew it gets capped and traded right into being the poster child for the new global totalitarian state.
You asked for it, you got it. YES WE CAN! CHANGE!
I know what you're thinking: "Did he fire six shots or only five?" "Is that a Smith & Wesson 686+ 7 shot or 627 8 shot?" "Does he have a concealed Sig P226 SCT and two spare mags?" You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?
A sign that says, "travel is not recommended" isn't the same thing as the place being closed.
It is certainly not the same thing as what some of the headlines scream, that the US has ceded territory to Mexico.
I'm not saying the place is safe. I'm not saying more can't be done to make it safe.
What I am objecting to is using a several years old limited placement of warning signs to create an exaggerated climate of fear in the present.
Sure, send the Marines. Carpet bomb it with napalm if that will make you guys happy. Its only 5 square miles.
I like the tag line used by DC member Gilraen: "Those who believe things without evidence will believe anything."
The new signs (11 or 12 of them) were put up recently as in the past week. Again I apologize for offending the liberals on this board. There is no problem on the border. US citizens and LE officers aren't being shot and killed. Armed cartel members do not roam freely. The government has it all under control.
All i see is the media reporting the truth:
Look at that fox news fear mongering
Come on, now. The Feds don't have the time and resources to control the borders. They're too busy with serious threats to national securty like these two sisters:
Yugoslavian Sisters May Face Deportation - cbs11tv.com
Blessed be the Lord my rock who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle. Psalm 144:1
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Leak + Lap Band Q&A
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Can a band leak and cause problems down the road? Would I need another surgery if this happens? READ MORE
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Can a leakage from the balloon be repaired or need a new band. I had my band for only a year and I don't have no restriction. READ MORE
LapBand Revision During Tummy Tuck?
My lap band was placed in Dec of '07, and it never really worked right - I had it confirmed via flouroscopy in '09 that the band itself was... READ MORE
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I had lap band surgery three years ago. It never did what it was placed in me to do. I believe there is a leak in the band. The saline was always gone... READ MORE
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vortec heads, quench height revisited
hey all,
i just had a rather frustrating conversation with the guys at JE pistons, who basically wouldn't tell me anything i didn't already know except that i'm apparently an idiot.
I have a new set of L31 heads sitting in my garage. I want to install them on my 350 Small Block.
I tore off the old heads (cast iron 882's). I have a set of speed pro 345 pistons. I'm measuring a piston to deck height of .048".
My composition head gasket is .028".
That gives me a quench height of .076"
Now everyone keeps saying "don't increase your quench height, or you'll face detonation problems."
well detonation isn't the product of only this one measurement. other factors like air/fuel mixture and ignition timing have to be considered.
So my question is this: even with my quench height of .076", if i mess with the timing and fuel mixture enough, is there any way i can get this engine to simply run, aside from whether or not i'm getting the most possible performance out of it, without destroying my motor? i'm willing to tune it down to avoid detonation if it means i can avoid stripping my block down to the casting and decking it, getting new pistons, etc.
more info: I have a cam with adv. duration of 292/292 and .480" gross lift. This should bleed off some compression.
I just want this engine to run. I'm not planning on racing it, just driving it. please. give me some words of encouragement, i could use it.
I don`t know who told you this, but Quench helps combustion, it helps a engine to not detonate, and .076 Quench is too much, it needs to be closer, Smokey Yunick said "When it comes to Quench, .040 is about the safe limit, but anything over .060 and you`ll loose power" the SP345 pistons are "sucker" pistons as I call them as they have .020 cut off from them with a compression height of 1.540, there the reason why your pistons are so far down in the bore, I have these same pistons in a 350 with 64cc heads and my compression is 150 PSI with a small 210 duration cam. here is a link to lead you to some good pistons that should suit your needs, they have a D shape dish so the Quench area is still active, plus they are the correct compression height of 1.560. and they`ll help keep compression in control, you can get them here: http://www.northernautoparts.com/Pro...ctModelId=4621
Remember when you go with a tight Quench area, to check the pistons side wall clearance, as too tight a Quench area and the piston might kiss the head. good luck.
That's the sorry pistons I've mentioned in the past. Another source of good pistons & a chart of dish & head sizes vs. compression ratio is here: http://www.kb-silvolite.com/page25.htm Their catalog is free and has a lot of good information about engine building. I recommend it highly. As far as running what you've got, you might try the Felpro shim head gasket, which is only 0.015" thick. Be sure your head & block surfaces are almost perfectly flat, though. Shim gaskets are not too forgiving of uneven surfaces. I've heard of even new heads being uneven. This might explain the stories of Vortec heads cracking. With that big of a cam, you might be ok. Crane recommends 10:1 or over with their 286* SNS cam. You're probably in the low to mid 9's now, so you probably won't destroy anything, but your bottom end might be a little soggy & your fuel economy won't be what it could be.
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you recommended the H126 HP Sealed Power pistons... so let me try to clear up some confusion on my part, because there isn't much info about the piston on that website.
This is a flat top piston, with the dish on the valve side, correct? giving me the flat surface I need on the quench face. what's the volume of the relief? I have some concerns about compression. I couldnt find any info about these pistons online.
So they have the proper 1.56" compression height... they're hypereutectic... this is sounding good.
I was looking at a set of Keith Black KB106's or KB120's which have a +7cc one sided valve relief and should produce 10.2:1 compression with 64cc heads (and some of that will bleed off due to the large duration of my cam)
These retail for only $173 a set, as opposed to the $230 for those Federal Moguls you mentioned.
I am unsure of the cc size of the cup in the piston, I haven` found any info on it either, it seems no one carry`s these pistons. I`m sure the KB`s will suit you fine as long as you take the time and pay careful attention to the ring gaps. A flat top piston would likely serve you well with the cam you`ve chose, when I did your post I was in a hurry and didn`t pay a lot of attention to your cam size.
Re: vortec heads, quench height revisited
I'm running 10.5:1 on 91 octane gas with a 230 duration @50 cam and having no problems. I think my quench height is about the same as yours.
Maybe I am confused, but I dont believe milling the heads will change quench aside from adding a smidge more because of reduction in combustion chamber width(because chambers taper). It would not be enough to make any difference. The only real factor would be slight increase in compression.
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How to Stop a Cough without Drugs
Cough is a common nuisance in the human body. We all experience this at least thrice a year especially during cold seasons. Sometimes, a cough is accompanied by colds and a high fever. Children suffer the most from cough since their tiny, fragile lungs may not be able to handle the flushing out of mucus. This is one of the reasons why a huge percentage of kids have ear infection due to excessive phlegm. Definitely, we all have to learn how to stop a cough.
How to Stop a Cough without Medication
Once you're down with a cough, all you want to do is to learn how to stop a cough. While the human body can naturally relieve itself of any sickness, voluntarily finding ways or remedies can make your recovery faster. Some doctors immediately prescribe over-the-counter drugs for patients who come for treatment in their clinics.
However, medicines have chemical ingredients. While it is generally safe for the human body, it would not be the healthiest thing to do to always rely on drugs for relief. Instead of cure, you might get worse due to side effects and complications. You don't want that especially for your child.
So if you want to know how to stop a cough, here are possible natural home remedies you may try:
Hot Tea With Lemon and Honey – Tea is known to have a natural soothing effect on any sore throat. It is one of the most effective ways on how to stop a cough. The added honey is like a coat on your throat to stop your cough.
Cinnamon with Lime – The vitamin C in the lime can help boost and strengthen your immune system and helps on how to stop a cough. Cinnamon and lime is also known to be effective in cutting excess phlegm. It is the perfect way on how to stop a cough.
Warm Bath – the steam you inhale from a warm bath can help hydrate your throat passages. Stand in the showrer and inhale deeply the warm steam.
Apple Cider Vinegar – It helps decrease any inflammation in your throat and upper respiratory tract. Mix water with a few teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar. It is the easiest and cheapest way on how to stop a cough.
Water – Drinking plenty of water is the easiest solution and a must if you want to know how to stop a cough. Start drinking lots of fluids if you have cough.
Humidity – Dry coughs are from dry air. By turning on your humidifier in the room, it can greatly help prevent you from having infections in your respiratory tract. But if you don't own a humidifier at home, you can put a hot water bowl in front of vents and inhale the smoke.
Hot Milk And Honey – This is one of the oldest how to stop a cough remedies that is not so popular. Mixing warm milk and homey can get your throat relieved. Drink this slowly especially at night.
When to Seek Advice on How to Stop a Cough
Coughing can also be a symptom of another serious illness waiting to be discovered in your body. You should seek medical advice on how to stop a cough once you experience the following:
- if your phlegm is rusty brown, green, yellow, blood-stained or smells foul
- chest pain
- wheezing or short breathing
- swelling and pain in the calf
- chronic coughing at night
- whooping cough
- worsening cough of a smoker
- drastic weight loss
- fever and excess sweating
- hoarseness of your voice with a recurrent cough that seemed impossible to clear up
You should consult your doctor for ways on how to stop a cough if any of the following symptoms accompany a cough occurs.


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Qwest U S West: They're Merging, But Is It Worth It?
Joseph P. Nacchio has been in overdrive since mid-June, when the Qwest Communications CEO launched twin hostile bids for U S West and Frontier Corp. "It's been a bitch," he says, relating a relentless schedule of cross-country dashes and pizza-stained strategy sessions in Qwest's downtown Denver offices. But on July 18, Nacchio won the prize: a $36.5 billion dollar merger with crosstown Baby Bell U S West. Qwest backed out on Frontier, the Rochester (N.Y.)-based regional phone company, which will merge, as planned, with Global Crossing of Bermuda.
For Nacchio, and investors who have pushed down Qwest's share price 27%, to 32 5/8, the question remains: Is the prize worth it? The hard-charging 50-year-old executive faces a huge challenge merging the two company's cultures--one a feisty startup, the other a monopoly. And bold plans to realize $12 billion from increased revenues plus lowered operating and capital expenditures between 2000 and 2005 may be hard to come by. Nacchio has to satisfy widely divergent shareholder bases, U S West's nervous labor unions, and state and federal officials. "This will be a very turbulent period for Qwest," says David Barden, an analyst at J.P. Morgan in New York.
Nacchio doesn't disagree. But he sees potential for Qwest's stock to appreciate because its beefier scale will allow it to remain acquisitive in a rapidly consolidating industry. "This is about the industry structure reforming itself in the next 5 to 7 years," he says. "We needed to make some bold moves."
How bold? For one, Nacchio is gutting U S West's dividend from an annual $2.14 to a nickel. This will free up $5.5 billion in cash between 2000 and 2005 to fund Nacchio's plans to acquire a bigger presence in wireless and broaden Qwest's business in Europe and Asia. Nacchio will use that money to accelerate the building of high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL) links in major cities served by rivals SBC and Bell Atlantic. Then Qwest could offer end-to-end broadband connections and applications such as rentable software and Web hosting.
Still, Nacchio risks losing focus. A major problem: merging 9,000 employees at Qwest with 54,000 workers accustomed to the slower pace at U S West. Nacchio says that job cuts will number only "a couple hundred over time." But analysts expect more will have to go.
TOO SMALL? What's more, the big synergy between the two companies--the ability to pump voice and data traffic from U S West's territory onto Qwest's high-speed national fiber-optic backbone--can't happen until the FCC rules the Baby Bell has opened its lines to more competition. That is likely several years away, says U S West chief Solomon D. Trujillo, who joins Nacchio and Qwest's founder and top shareholder Philip F. Anschutz in a newly created office of the chairman. Meanwhile, Qwest will have to divest more than $200 million in long-distance business it now does in the region.
Indeed, Nacchio may not get the chance to feed his voracious appetite. With a market capitalization of $53 billion, Qwest will be only the sixth-largest U.S. telco--just a quarter the size of AT&T. That means Qwest itself could merge yet again. "Qwest will end up inside a multinational," says Nacchio. For Anschutz, who owns 287 million shares, and Nacchio, with options on 9.3 million, that may be the real prize.


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Soldiers' pay
"Citizen soldiers" in the National Guard and ready Reserve are critical to our security.
As recruiting incentives, the Pentagon provides double pay for days the citizen soldiers spend training (one weekend a month and two weeks during the summer).
A day's work nets two days' pay.
But if the troops are activated — perhaps for combat duty — they are paid at the regular rate. A day under fire gains them a single day's pay. They receive some supplements, such as combat pay, but still take home less [auth] than if they were training.
That's illogical.
The Pentagon has painted itself into something of a corner on the compensation issue. Pay cuts for training are not realistic. But neither is paying a man or woman more for learning to fire a rifle than for using it in combat.
Obviously, at least for Guard and Reserve members sent into battle, the system should be changed.
Guest Editorial
The Leader-Herald, Gloversville, N.Y
Federal 'green' energy subsidies
Flushing taxpayers' money down the "green" toilet in Washington has become a habit for President Barack Obama's administration. Now, to hundreds of millions of dollars gone in government subsidies for solar power projects and companies such as Solyndra, add geothermal energy to the mix.
And add U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., to the list of politicians who have helped failing "green" energy firms with taxpayers' money.
It was reported recently Nevada Geothermal Power company is in hot water financially. According to a published report, NGP has lost $98 million during the past several years and, after servicing its debt, is having trouble covering operating costs.
If NGP joins losers such as Solyndra in going bankrupt, taxpayers may lose the $98.5 million in loan guarantees provided the firm by the Obama administration through a program Reid pushed in the Senate.
While Obama, Reid and associates do all in their power to ruin the coal industry, they are using billions of dollars in public funds to postpone the demises of some "green" energy enterprises. That is something voters ought to remember in November.
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The Advertiser-Tribune, Tiffin, Ohio
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A poor event to set before racegoers on a Saturday afternoon but something has to win and if GEANIE MAC performs like she did when runner-up in a Folkestone handicap last week then she should have no problems going one better. Scarlet Prince ran his best race over 1m2f at Beverley on his penultimate start while Hulwa looks as though she needs a marathon trip after finishing third at Beverley on Tuesday when No Time To Cry and Little Red Minx were behind. It was a surprise to see Baileys Over Ice back over a mile last time as she'd been staying on when stepping-up to 1m2f at Beverley previously so she could provide the main threat.
Catramis 8-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 10l behind Honoured (9-10) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jul.
Kealshore Again (IRE) Exit To Nowhere gelding out of Sinnaja.
Lochluichart (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden and weakened over 3f out, tailed off and eased over 2f out, last of 8, well behind Supreme Luxury (8-10) at Hamilton 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) sft in Jun.
Otto Nicolai 66-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, lost touch over 4f out, 10th of 11, 30l behind Cannizaro House (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Scarlet Prince 7-2 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no chance with leaders, 4th of 10, 12l behind Seven Veils (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Baileys Over Ice 7-2fav (8-13) Behind, some late headway, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 16l behind Sweetnessandlight (9-7) at Thirsk 1m 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Connie Carlton 200-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 32l behind Star City (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) sft in Jul.
Geanie Mac (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Led, strongly challenged from over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on well, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Kaiser Wilhelm (9-5) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Hulwa (USA) 15-2 (8-11) Chased leader, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Fine Kingdom (9-2) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul.
Little Red Minx (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) In rear, headway over 6f out to chase leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 7l behind Fine Kingdom (9-2) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul.
No Time To Cry 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, reminders 8f out, took keen hold, soon hung left, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Fine Kingdom (9-2) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul.
Oops Caroline (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, one pace, 6th of 8, 7l behind Fine Kingdom (9-2) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo sll hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul.
Silent Ambition 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 21l behind Kaafel (9-2) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) sft in Jun.


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Member rybie2 has proposed that this venue be combined into the venue Tunbridge Wells Book Fair.
Tunbridge Wells Book Fair
May 17, 2008 – May 17, 2008
3 Warwick Park (King Charles the Martyr Hall)
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5TA
United Kingdom
This venue was archived by and is no longer available in venue listings.
You can restore the venue but you might want to contact the archiving member before doing so.
You should also make sure that this venue is not a duplicate of another existing venue before restoring.


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We were there: FriskyDisco
The Antitwink revived his naughty party
Fri Oct 28 2011
Photograph: Michael Alexander
It didn't have the biggest turnout while TONY's photographer was in the house, but party people—including Go-Go Harder and lowercase go-go guy Jay Roth—still seemed to be having a good time at the Antitwink's FriskyDisco party. Sorry you missed it? Stay tuned to TONY for future revivals.


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W.E.P. Rating: 150%
Winery Website: www.beckervineyards.com
So many of us out here on the west-coast think that California, Oregon and Washington are where it"s all at for domestic wine and I am sure there are plenty of good reasons for that school of thought. However, most would be surprised to know that the state of Texas is the fifth-largest wine-producing state in the country and some of the wines coming out of that region are ones all of us should be paying attention to.
Becker Vineyards is located in "Texas Hill Country" which is between the towns of Fredericksburg and Stonewall – or about an hour west of Austin Texas. It was established in 1992 and has since opened up a Bed and Breakfast, a lavender field and of course a winery.
Viognier seems to do well in the summer tempuratures of this region and is a grape that should be fully ripe when picked. The hot summer months help ripen the grape and of course the dirt plays a part in helping to shape the flavor profile of it as well.
Technical Data:
- Blend: 92% Viognier, 8% Chardonnay.
- Brix: 23.9 — 24.8
- pH: 3.81
- TA: .68 g/100 ml
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Price: $14.95 per bottle
Nose: Fresh green apples, pear, peaches, elmers glue and kilbasa sausage:
Taste: huge peach component going on with some crisp, green apple skins, lavender, elmers action and a finish that lasts for days – this is easily one of the best viogner"s I have ever had. Ripping acidity that is layered with incredible fruit. This is a very food-friendly wine which would be a no-brainer with thai food and cajun or drinks very nicely on its own as well.


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if you have multiple accounts, you are not allowed to pass items between those accounts (rob each other), or rob the same user in the same day with more than 1 of your accounts. this rule is strictly enforced, if you break it, all of your accounts (including premium accounts) will be deleted without notice. for an explanation of this rule, click here.
you start the game with 1 gun, 1 prostitute, and $2500. buying and selling drugs and weapons is commission free. used weapons are worth less than you paid for them.
you can rob 5 unique users per day. if you lose the other user is awarded $75 and you are penalized $75, so you must have $75 in your account before you try to rob someone. You can't rob someone whose rank is more than 5% of the total users below or 7% of the total users above yours. users from same IP address can not rob the same user in the same day.
newer news stories supercede older news stories. news stories affect the trend of each individual drug, and the drug prices move pseudo-randomly according to their trend.
every new day you login to your account you get a bonus $50, and receive money from all of your prostitutes. every 3 days you get a new prostitute for free. you can not buy or sell prostitutes. the prostitute keeps the money from days you don't login. if your prostitute has diseases or accessories, they'll make a different amount of money, than if they didn't have the diseases or accessories, and may have a chance of dying. some diseases take off more money than others, likewise some accessories add more money than others. diseases can me removed, accessories can be purchased, and prostitutes can be renamed all by clicking on their name in the account page.
when drugs get high priced, they will be split. This means each share is worth a fraction as much, but you get the inverse of the fraction times as many in your account at split time (you break even). this is to make all drugs affordable for new users.
at the end of every round, all non premium accounts will be deleted, and all premium accounts will be reset. gang owners will not be removed at the end of the round, and the gang structure will remain the same for all users that were not deleted.
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On Friday afternoon, Arsène Wenger and Thomas Vermaelen made the short walk across the Arsenal training ground to face the media ahead of the Barcelona game.
Both men fielded questions on all sorts of subjects and as always we've given you the chance to watch the press conferences 'as live' on Arsenal TV Online.
The Wenger clip will be available 'on demand' soon but for now the Vermaelen press conference is available on a loop, meaning Arsenal TV Online is the first place to see the press conference in its entirety.
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The total for the Super Bowl sits at 47 ½ points and with history suggesting that bettors will likely only push this line up as the game gets closer; some are wondering if they should get in on the total now.
Since realignment in 2002 we have seen some high-scoring Super Bowls, but only half of them (5) have combined for 48 or more points. With the way these two offenses are playing at the moment, there aren't many reasons to think this game can't see at least 48 points.
Until you look at "HarBowl I…
That was a 16-6 Baltimore Ravens win over the 49ers in the first game these two brothers coached against one another. San Francisco was still using Alex Smith at QB and he really struggled. Smith had only 140 passing yards (0 TD/1INT) and was sacked nine times. 9 Times!
Kaepernick will be able to make up for many of those deficiencies and simply make plays. Just the threat of his mobility has to slow down Baltimore's pass rush. That isn't something the Ravens have been too concerned in this playoff run. They've beat Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. All three are prototypical drop-back passes that provide little threat with their legs. That's what Alex Smith is, and that's why Baltimore dominated last year's game. Baltimore won't have that luxury with Kaepernick back there and the Ravens will continue to need strong secondary play to win this game.
Yet, with these teams almost identically built (great RB, great D, deep-threat WR), and coached by brothers, you do have to believe there will be some shots taken. It will be near impossible for either coach to not have one or two big play calls up his sleeve. This is the biggest stage of them all and you're trying to beat someone that knows you so well. Thinking outside the box will decide this game, and big plays of any nature, (trick plays, long bombs) typically lead to points. For these two to put up at least 24 isn't too much to ask.
After all, when Baltimore scored 24 or more 7 times this regular season and has done so in all three of their playoff games. San Francisco has topped that mark in both postseason games as well, and hit the mark 11 times. Six of those 11 came in games that Kaepernick saw significant time in and as a starter he's pushed the 49ers over that mark in eight of his nine starts.
As good as these two can be defensively and for how much they both like to run the ball, this game still doesn't have the feeling of a 16-6 grinding affair that the first meeting did. San Francisco and Baltimore got to this point by being ultra-aggressive in their play calling and that can't change now. Flacco has been hitting on a couple deep balls every game and Kaepernick could bust out a 50-yard run on any play.
So if you are leaning on the over 47.5 (as I am), it's best to take it now. Super Bowl totals generally only go up and getting that win on "48" rather than a push or worse makes it better to invest earlier than later.


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Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) called on the U.S. Surgeon General to investigate the possible link between sugary beverages and obesity in the United States. The Senators also want the Surgeon General to analyze how policies regarding sugary beverages could help to curb the obesity epidemic across the country.
"As America's waistline has expanded, so too has our access to sugary drinks," the Senators wrote. "Doctors and public health experts recommend limiting and reducing the consumption of sugary drinks, especially in children, but kids and adults drink twice the amount of soda that they did three decades ago."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 90 million people in the United States are overweight or obese, and obesity kills more than 110,000 Americans every year. The childhood obesity rate in the United States, where nearly one-third of American children are overweight or obese, is one of the highest in the world. Between 1973 and 2008, the rate of children who are overweight or obese in the United States more than doubled, from 15 percent to nearly 32 percent.
Today's letter follows-up on Senator Lautenberg's previous effort to have the federal government investigate the impact of sugary beverages on Americans' health and obesity. Lautenberg filed an amendment to the Farm Bill requiring a study, but it was not included in the bill approved in the Senate earlier this summer.
The letter can be viewed here and the full text of the letter follows:
September 12, 2012
The Honorable Regina Benjamin
Surgeon General
United States Public Health Service
Tower Building
Plaza Level 1, Room 100
1101 Wooton Parkway
Rockville, MD 20852
Dear Admiral Benjamin:
As obesity continues to plague our children, we request that you study the impact sugary beverages have on obesity and public health in the United States, and how policies regarding sugary beverages might affect the obesity epidemic.
America's historically high obesity rates are creating a public health crisis. Two thirds of adults and one-third of children are overweight or obese. America's childhood overweight and obesity rate is among the highest of any country in the world and this rate has more than doubled over the last four decades. People who are obese are at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even certain types of cancer. Sadly, obesity-related conditions kill more than 110,000 Americans every year. With so many people overweight or obese, 25 percent of young men and women in this country are too overweight to serve in the military.
As America's waistline has expanded, so too has our access to sugary drinks. Beverages like soda, sports drinks, lemonade, juice drinks, and sweetened teas are cheap and available everywhere. Doctors and public health experts recommend limiting and reducing the consumption of sugary drinks, especially in children, but kids and adults drink twice the amount of soda that they did three decades ago.
Local communities have begun to debate and implement policies related to sugary beverage in hopes of decreasing rates of obesity. We request that you conduct a study and determine the impact of sugary drinks on rates of American obesity and whether public health proposals that target sugary beverages will positively impact public health.
Source: http://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/senators-blumenthal-lautenberg-wyden-call-on-surgeon-general-to-study-link-between-soda-obesity


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Gripping plots aside, it's Soapland's hunks which encourage us to tune in each night. From Eastenders to Hollyoaks, they're all filled with so many hot guys that it's becoming quite the struggle to choose our favourites, but fear not, as we've somehow managed to create a list of our hottest top ten. You're welcome! And yes, it did feel a bit like X Factor where they have a pile of photographs and have to choose their favourites. Such a hard life!
1) Dodger Savage (Danny Mac): Hollyoaks
With a body like Dodger's, we totally understand why Hollyoaks HQ makes their cast strip off and do a seasonal calendar. Swoon! Oh, and if you ever need somebody to grease up that bod on those shoots, just give us a call!
2) Nikhil Sharma (Rik Makarem): Emmerdale
He may play a bit of an obsessive control freak, but hands up who wouldn't want to go all Fifty Shades with him?
3) Syed Masood (Marc Elliott): Eastenders
Bagging Syed would mean inheriting a pain of a mother in law, but who cares when he's that fit! And don't lie, what girl doesn't watch Eastenders and think what a waste that he's gay?- here's hoping he's as straight as a pole in real life!
4) Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson): Hollyoaks
Everybody loves a bit of fun with a hot blonde, which is something that Soapland seems to be forgetting at the moment! The only hot blonde which we can find is Darren Osbourne. Sort it out people!
5) Ryan Connor (Sol Heras): Coronation Street
Those Corrie Execs deserve a pat on the back with their latest re-cast; Ryan went away and came back even hotter! Hurrah!
6) Brendan Brady (Emmett J. Scanlan): Hollyoaks
Bring on the tash rash! What girl doesn't love an Irish accent mixed with a good moustache? Or is it simply his bad boy tendencies which get us all hot and bothered?
7) Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis): Coronation Street
It's about time that Corrie presented us with some fresh meat, and Rob definitely fills the gap that Liam Connor left!
8) Anthony Moon (Matt Lapinskas): Eastenders
These days, Eastenders is full of Moons, and although we've got nothing against Shane Ritchie, it's his cousin Anthony's full moon which we really want to see!
9) Jack Branning (Scott Maslen): Eastenders
There's something sensual about Jack Branning. That is all. Oh, but Max Branning- what went so wrong there?!
10) Alex Moss (Kurtis Stacey): Emmerdale
Sometimes Alex is hot. Sometimes Alex isn't hot. He's one of those, but it's mandatory for every hot list to have a rugged thug, so here he is at number ten.


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Abuelita Sugar Cookies
Who couldn't use a little help from "grandma" in the kitchen? Abuelita, which translated means "grandma," is a cinnamon-infused Mexican chocolate that "spices" up this holiday favorite -- making every moment special.
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablets (3.15 oz. each) NESTLÉ ABUELITA Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Drink, finely chopped or grated
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COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl.
BEAT butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until combined. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chopped Abuelita. Scoop by rounded measuring teaspoon and roll into balls; place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten tops slightly.
BAKE for 8 to 9 minutes or until puffed and slightly golden around edges. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
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The cookies are fantastic, if you make a small adjustment to the recipe. Reduce the flour to 1 1/3 cup and increase the butter to 1 1/2 sticks. The resulting cookies are crisp on the edge, chewy in the middle and have the perfect amount of moistness.
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Mine turned out a little flat, but it was most likely my fault. They tasted great though! I'm definitely going to make them again.
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I love Abuelita for making hot chocolate. I would have never thought of using them in a cookie. They are absolutely delicious. It's something different from your usual cookies.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 60
- Calories from Fat: 25
- Total Fat: 2.5g (4% of DV)
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g (8% of DV)
- Cholesterol: 10mg (3% of DV)
- Sodium: 35mg (1% of DV)
- Carbohydrates: 9g (3% of DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 0g (0% of DV)
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin A: 2% of DV
- Vitamin C: 0% of DV
- Calcium: 0% of DV
- Iron: 2% of DV
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


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text: Located 1.2 miles from Château d'Épinal, Openhome is a guest house set in a design-style building. It offers a terrace and a swimming pool in its garden. The suite features a garden and pool view. The heated and elegant suite features a private entrance and a seating area. The 2 bathrooms are fitted with a shower. Free Wi-Fi access is available. A continental breakfast is available every morning and can be served to the comfort of your room. Meals can be prepared on site by hosts upon request. Exhibitions and concerts can also take place at Openhome. It is located 2.5 miles from Epinal Train Station and 3.7 miles from Epinal-Dogneville Airport.


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Longtime member of the Urban Forestry Commission, the late Jay Binder, was honored April 18, when two trees were planted in his memory at Kenwood Park as part of the city of Madras' Arbor Day celebration.
Commission member Rob Osborn recalled Binder's history with the commission as the group planted two northern red oaks. Binder was instrumental in helping the city achieve Tree City USA status 15 years ago, and was one of the first members of the commission.
Osborn remembers Binder, a former extension agent, saying that first you find the right spot for the right tree.
"Jay had a favorite saying we heard a lot: `Don't wait to plant a tree, plant a tree and wait,'" Osborn said. "It starts growing and ... beautifies your landscape, heats and cools, cleans air pollutants, works as erosion control, and becomes bird and wildlife habitat."
Katie Lompa, of Prineville, community assistance forester for the Oregon Department of Forestry, who was on hand for the tree planting, said she has been working with the city of Madras for the past 10 years.
Earlier this month, she presented the Madras City Council with a Tree City USA award -- its 15th. "They take a lot of pride in the award," Lompa said. "You can definitely feel it. It was refreshing to get that."
The city has met the criteria set by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the past 15 years.
Cities must meet four criteria set forth by the National Arbor Day Foundation in order to receive the Tree City USA designation:
. Adopt a tree care ordinance;
. Establish a program, tree board or commission;
. Spend at least $2 per capita on a community tree care program; and
. Conduct an Arbor Day or Arbor Week ceremony.
For more information on Arbor Day and Tree City USA, visit www.arborday.org.


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Chelsea must beat Tottenham's conquerors Basle if they are to reach the Europa League Final.
Rafael Benitez's side were today drawn away in the first leg of their semi-final on April 25 with the return at Stamford Bridge on May 2.
Chelsea have bad memories of Switzerland, having been knocked out of the UEFA Cup by St Gallen 13 years ago, 2-1 on aggregate.
In the other semi-final, Portuguese side Benfica, who defeated Newcastle, will face Istanbul-based Fenerbahce.
Meanwhile, there is still a chance of an all-German or all-Spanish Champions League Final at Wembley on May 25.
Barcelona were today drawn against Bayern Munich, who will be managed by former Barca boss Pep Guardiola next term. In the other semi-final, Real Madrid will play Borussia Dortmund.Reuse content


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Anyone have any experience or opinions on this gun? I like the looks of it but haven't found one to examine it in person. It looks to be about the size of a High Power?
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Anyone have any experience or opinions on this gun? I like the looks of it but haven't found one to examine it in person. It looks to be about the size of a High Power?
The barrel of the Browning Hi-Power (about 4.75") is just a tad longer than the Bersa. The Hi-Power is also more thin overall than the Bersa. Because the Bersa has ambi-dextrous slide release and decocker, its profile is a little wider. I have both and I like both. I have several "plastic" pistols, but I still prefer the "all metal" guns, like the Hi-Power and the Bersa.
I am looking for the Bersa 40 Ultra Compact in either the Stainless or the Duo-tone but have not been able to fine them. I find the Thunder Full Size which I will get someday but I want to stay with the UC for now. I have the UC in the 45 Stainless and that shoots real nice. I think the full size is more accurate at longer distances than the UC. The barrel is only 13/16" longer than the UC but I compare the full size to the Taurus PT92. You can get the full size in the 17+1 also.:smt1099
I bought one at a gun show yesterday. Haven't been to the range yet with it though.
Feels good in the hand.
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I am certainly hoping that these Bersa Thunder 40's tighten up after running a hundred or so rounds through them. At 15 yards I could barely hit an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper. 30 rounds later it seemed to be closing the group up a bit.
Just to be sure it wasn't me I popped 20 rounds through my Mitchell .45 and made some tight groups.
The Bersa felt good and didn't have a fail to fire or feed. Just seemed loose. It could be the sights though. May need to look into getting them swapped out.


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Wertheimer and Frere Left Hand and Haras de Saint Pair's Vadamos both broke through for their first top-level victories Sept. 11 at Chantilly.
Wertheimer and Frere Left Hand and Haras de Saint Pair's Vadamos both broke through for their first top-level victories Sept. 11 at Chantilly.
Longines and the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities announced that the 2015 Longines World's Best Racehorse and Longines World's Best Horse Race Ceremony will be held Jan. 19, 2016, in London, England.
Al Shaqab Racing's two-time Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) winner Treve is set make her 2015 debut later this month in France, Racing UK reports.
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the British Champions Day races at Ascot. read blog
Silk Sari bids to resume her remarkable rise through the ranks when she turns out for the £607,500 Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Eng-I) at Ascot Oct. 19.
Tapestry brought heavy favorite Taghrooda's unbeaten record to a shocking halt Aug. 22 in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks (Eng-I) at York.
Investec Epsom Oaks (Eng-I) winner Taghrooda looms large as the unbeaten favorite for the Aug. 22 Darley Yorkshire Oaks (Eng-I) at the prestigious Ebor-at-York Festival meeting.
L'Amour de Ma Vie flashed an impressive acceleration off the turn to the win the $200,000 Balanchine (UAE-II) Feb. 20 at Meydan while anxious favorite Certify suffered her first defeat.
The top four finishers in last month's Cape Verdi (UAE-II), including Godolphin's unbeaten winner Certify, return for the $200,000 Balanchine (UAE-II) Feb. 20 at Meydan Racecourse.
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Treve proved to be a cut above in a star-studded field for the 92nd Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) as she romped through the straight unchallenged to win in a tour de force performance Oct. 6 at Longchamp.
The Aga Khan's Dalkala won in a head bob at the finish line to deny favorite Tasaday in a Prix de l'Opera Longines (Fr-I) thriller Oct. 6 at Longchamp.
Unbeaten French Oaks (Fr-I) winner Treve uncoiled her electric burst of speed and wore down front-runner Wild Coco to win the Qatar Prix Vermeille Sept. 15 at Longchamp.
Flotilla, the 2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies' Turf (gr. IT) winner, caught Esoterique in the closing strides and won the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches (Fr-I, French One Thousand Guineas) May 12 at Longchamp.
French group I winner Olympic Glory and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (gr. IT) victress Flotilla are the respective headliners May 12 at Longchamp in the first two classics of the French season.
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Tanking has been one of the primary storylines behind the last couple of NBA seasons. Why? Because of Philadelphia, and because of the 2014 draft class, long touted as the most promising in the last decade, had been seen as containing at least seven players of significant worth, and directly led more teams than usual to throw away their hopes for a championship and pray for lottery balls. That's the conventional narrative. The fact that it's wrong (the 2014 season has seen about the same teams lose about the same number of games as the seasons before it) seems to be unessential. Fans know tanking when they see it.
And that's true — fans know tanking, that is, the art of not putting the best possible product on the floor in order to directly affect a team's odds of winning a game. It happens, in short bursts, all the time. It happened to the Spurs, who kept players out in order to try and land Tim Duncan. But the idea that vast swathes of NBA front offices have all come together to tank this year for these players is a little silly. The 76ers are tanking, for sure. But the Bobcats tanked in 2012, and no one said anything other than, "Hey, that's a bad basketball team."
So what's different? Aside from the market size and relative marquee of the cellar-dwelling teams — the Lakers aren't traditionally picking near the top of the draft or playing Robert Sacre massive minutes, and the Boston Celtics haven't tanked since 2007 — there's not a whole lot that's changed, aside from a new CBA that gives more incentives to the team trying to keep their homegrown talents, rather than trade for them. Nevertheless, several solutions to the problem that may not be a problem at all have been put forward.


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