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Nowadays it's quite popular to complain of the state of Java. What is the right approach for the future of Java? At this point Java is still alive waiting to adapt to its new features – the new edition of Java will be in 2011 followed by "another in 2012." There are said to be four prospects for Java: "the status quo, forking Java, creation of an independent consortium, and total abandonment."
In order to conquer the Java place in the market, another technology shall provide a similar, but better coverage. There is no indication for such a technology right now.
The real problem is if the Java extension on the future: if will use future opportunities or will just be complemented with other distinct technologies.
On the other hand it seems like Java is slowly killing itself. Innovation is non-existing, platform independence is slowly disappearing and Oracles behavior is scaring others than just the accused. The question is if Java has fulfilled its role and duty? Perhaps it time for new species to evolve as Darwin would have said.
In the world of software, everything is eventually replaced by the next big idea… It's just a matter of time… Is it time to consider replacing Java?
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You and your smartphone: funny caricatures. Take a coffee-break and enjoy :)
Posted November 19, 2010on:
Nowadays we have so many means of expressing yourself "visually". Things that we possess (vestments, gadgets, apartments, etc) can "create" our image – who and what you are – in other people's minds. As smartphones do, for example.
Below you may find the link for some funny caricatures of typical smartphones users:
This creation is the work of C-Section Comics, and it offers a giddily sobering view of the emotions/impressions surrounding each phone.
Well, of the three main smartphone types only the typical iPhone user is well feminine. Typical iPhone users apparently not only see themselves as girls, but are seen by those beholden to other smartphones as girls too.
Apparently, BlackBerry users imagine iPhone users to be very small girls indeed. On the other hand, iPhone users see BlackBerry users as an aging entity not entirely dissimilar to a cross between Cary Grant and John McCain.
The typical Android user apparently thinks he's Einstein. However, while an iPhone user considers an Android user to be a mere goofy little nerd with all the muscles of mussels, the BlackBerry user isn't quite so complimentary. BlackBerry users think of Android users as pizza delivery boys.
Enjoy 🙂
Helen Boyarchuk
Altabel Group
People say: Don't you think the Windows Phone 7 may be the iPhone Killer?
Posted November 16, 2010on:
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Maybe it's too early to judge, but I'm curious if Microsoft will be able to do it? 😉
I should admit that the majority of the LI members were skeptical about this point. You can find their opinions bellow.
«Incredibly unlikely.
All indications are that few are interested in developing third party apps, with the consequence that there isn't a vital and growing "WinApp Portal" akin to the Apple "App Store" or to Android Market.
And both Apple and Android are actively heading down the tablet apps paths, when Microsoft is still on the "interest in our telephony platform is waning" path.
It would take something rather enormous coming rapidly from a company (MSFT) that isn't terribly rapid anymore to change that trend. Witness how Longhorn, started in 2001, targeted for 2003 release, was gutted of intended features, and was released, as the generally-considered-failed Vista product in 2007, four years late, and a whole lot unpopular.»
Chris Browne
Database Architect at Afilias
«I'd say that it's late to the party. Late as in showing up at 1:30am with a case of generic beer, and getting annoyed when no one else wants to play Twister.
They're behind the 8 ball on their competitors, the offering isn't *that* unique, and they want you play their game and ignore what's already been happening.»
Fred Brumwell
Community leader
«Windows 7? No. Not a chance. As even Microsoft's own Ballmer has said, "Developers, developers, developers"
There are so few apps, and iPhone has over 300,000 now. The iPhone owns so much mindshare and market share, that it is too late to try and break without overwhelming appealing reasons. And Windows just offer nothing. Nothing compelling.
Windows 7 mobile is a tired port of a very clunky OS. It does little new and is a bad implementation for mobile. The touch interface is not effective. And each hardware manufacturer offers enough different hardware to make the Mobile OS difficult to customize and work correctly on the device.
Even Android found this past quarter was flat compared to iPhone. And Android is the only other mobile implementation with a chance of competing for development and market share.
Right now, Android and iPhone are where developers want to create apps. And where consumers and businesses want to purchase.»
Greg Poulos
President Bluefin Productions Inc.
«Not at all. Even without taking into consideration the quality of devices themselves, Microsoft simply has bad fame into this segment, especially if compared to Apple.
Microsoft could deliver some Apple-something killer within 10 years, under these conditions:
– They do great with every new product
– They don't come out with another shameful product anymore
– Apple sleeps in the meanwhile.»
Valerio Muzi
Freelance IT consultant and software architect
Perhaps you have a different opinion on this issue? Please share it with us.
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Google and Apple are well-known rivals for the mobile OS share at the smartphone battlefield. By now the competition has already extended to the other field – the tablet market. The tablet market was pioneered by Apple with its iPad. It has been months that they faced no competition and Apple is currently dominating: the iPad started shipping in April and became an instant hit, and Apple reported selling more than 7 million iPads by the end of September. Research firm Strategy Analytics released data showing Apple with 95% of tablet sales in the quarter ended September 30. Meanwhile, Android's share of the market slipped to 2.3% from 2.9%.
But it's evident Android is trying to make headway into this direction. Samsung unveiled its Android-powered Galaxy Tab in early September, while HTC, Dell and Motorola also have Android tablets in the works. In addition, HP, RIM and MS are coming out with tablets, as are Acer and Nokia.
Apple's dominant market share is already facing a challenge as features such as cameras, Flash support, USB ports, Google Apps integration and portability improvements draw attention to Android tablets. These are some prominent features the iPad lacks. Who knows – maybe Android tablets within a year or year and a half could outsell the iPad. Especially if they still stick to their price advantage. FYI – overall, global tablet sales in the 3rd quarter were 4.4 million, a 26% increase over the 3.5 million units shipped in the 2nd quarter. Analyst firm Gartner has pegged tablet sales worldwide to reach 19.5 million units in 2010, predicting a tripling of tablet sales in 2011 to 54.8 million units. Interesting how will market share shake out in 2011 and couple next years? Clearly Apple won't retain 95% of the tablet market…
The current market observations show there is sort of customers' wait-and-see attitude. Many say it's too early to buy a tablet: devices prices are high, and the tablets variety is too modest.
The army of new tablets with Android and MS OSes is expected to provide users with more choice. At the same time, with dozens or even hundreds of varieties to choose from, ordinary consumers may feel paralyzed about which to buy. And buy iPad 🙂 that is always committed to the form factor and its UI quality. Many iFans anticipate increased possibilities from the next-generation iPad as far as Apple has already shown its willing to cannibalize its own devices lines.
And what do you think: Will the scenario repeat itself (like it has been in the mobile market)? Do you believe Apple will finally dare to take these critical steps or will just remain stuck to its current policy?
You are welcome to leave your comments. Would be happy to hear them.
Helen Boyarchuk
Altabel Group
Whose lunch does Android eat?
Posted November 10, 2010on:
- In: Android
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Not so long ago no one was sure if Android would ever be relevant. It made its debut in the fall of 2007, and for the first 2 years of its existence Android had a tough time making first steps. It got its big break last November with the release of the Motorola Droid on the Verizon network.
The real Android explosion has really erupted over the past year. Even in US where iOS popularity and loyalty to it are so high. In the first 6 months of 2010 Android accounted for 30.8% of all smartphone sales in the US – up from just 4.6% in the first half of the year before. Apple's iOS, on the other hand, slipped from 21.1% in the first half of 2009 to 19.8 % in the first 6 months of 2010. In the 3rd quarter of 2010 in US Android devices accounted for a whopping 44% of smartphones purchased – an increase of 11 percentage points over 2010's 2nd quarter. Meanwhile, Apple's iOS was up one point to 23 %. That means Android-powered smartphones outsold iPhones by almost 2 to 1.
Also Gartner research firm has projected that by the end of the year sales of Android devices will exceed those based on the BlackBerry OS and the iPhone OS, meaning that Android will trail only Symbian as the world's most-used mobile operating system.
Above there are Android numbers compared to iOS's. Still keep in mind that much of Android's gains in the market is coming at the BlackBerry manufacturer's expense rather than Apple, according to industry analysis by NPD. The HTC EVO 4G, Motorola Droid X, and other new high-end Android devices have been gaining momentum at carriers that traditionally have been strong RIM distributors.
And that is how, partially, analysts explained the Android boom. By pointing out the plethora of manufacturers that equip their smartphones with Google's mobile OS, and highlighting their availability on all the major US carriers.
The interesting thing is that rumors that Apple will soon offer the iPhone to other US carriers besides AT&T pop up on a regular basis. Last month the Wall Street Journal reported that Apple would add Verizon to its US carrier stable early next year.
There is another reason offered for Android's strong sales – there really hasn't been any good alternative. For instance, MS's Windows Mobile faded badly this year, and its Windows Phone 7 has yet to appear on handsets in the US.
And what's your point of view: Will Android be able to keep its conquering pace same aggressive? What will be its place in future – both in USA and European markets?
Looking forward to see your points of view.
Also it's interesting if the history [scenario with iOS vs. Android] will repeat itself in the emerging tablet market. If you'd like to look through some thoughts, welcome to read the next discussion called "Tablet market: extension of the Android vs. iOS battlefield".
Helen Boyarchuk
Altabel Group
5 SharePoint Development Myths
Posted November 8, 2010on:
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While studying SharePoint topic, I came across a few very common preconceptions about the technology. There's no shortage of rumors around SharePoint development, so I thought I'd try to name five of the most common SharePoint myths I've heard.
Myth 1: If I learn SharePoint, I'll be pigeon-holed and never get to work with anything else ever again.
Absolutely, that isn't true! SharePoint goes hand-in-hand with other Microsoft technologies such as ASP.NET and Silverlight, so you'll always have opportunities to learn new skills outside of SharePoint itself.
Myth 2: I already know ASP.NET, so picking up SharePoint should be a breeze. After all, it's just built on top of ASP.NET.
Well, part of this myth is actually true: SharePoint is built on top of ASP.NET, though it relies on a fair number of extensions to ASP.NET to run properly. Learning SharePoint, however, isn't exactly a weekend activity where watching a few video tutorials and looking at some code samples will get you there. It takes time, patience and resources.
Myth 3: If I work with SharePoint, I won't get to write much "real code." Most of the solutions I've seen seem to be centered on InfoPath and SharePoint Designer.
Again, this just isn't true. While you can certainly do a lot with both InfoPath and SharePoint Designer, almost every client would require some sort of custom development (features, web parts, workflows, etc.) that requires writing "real code" in Visual Studio.
Myth 4: I don't need formal training for SharePoint. If I read some good books and watch all the free videos online, I'll know enough to get by.
Books and videos are great, but there's nothing like getting actual hands-on experience in a real training session and listening to the client stories of the folks giving the training. That being said, not all trainers are great trainers. Be judicious in who you choose.
Myth 5: SharePoint is just a fad. If I wait long enough, I won't need to bother learning it.
SharePoint isn't a fad, and it isn't going away. Microsoft has put a ton of money into the research, marketing, and development that went into this product, and you've probably noticed by now that they're re-working a lot of their other products and technologies (which means spending more money) to integrate with it going forward. SharePoint will be around for a while, and SharePoint services won't be easily commoditized anytime soon.
What myths about SharePoint have you met? Your feedback is welcome!
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Kristina Kozlova
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The chickens at Crystal Creek Meadows are very free range and enjoy wandering the gardens during the day. Guests can collect their food scraps in a special container (provided) and feed the chooks - it is a great way to make new friends!.
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You may also visit their shed and collect lovely warm eggs in the mornings (by arrangement with Sophie). This is a great activity for the kids. The chickens do like to wander past Rose Garden Cottage, Fleur Farm Cottage and over to the Jolly Jumbuck Cottage. Just give them a whistle and they will come a running for a tasty treat.


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Canada home prices struggle, correction seen in some markets
By Andrea Hopkins
TORONTO (Reuters) - Prices for new homes in Canada fell for the first time in nearly five years in January, and figures for home resales in February showed a correction underway in several markets with prices scratching out just a slight gain nationally.
Another report on Thursday showed Canada's household debt-to-income ratio rose to a record high in the fourth quarter, making consumers more vulnerable just as some economists say the housing market is at a tipping point.
"We can't stress enough the divergence in housing market conditions at the provincial level," said David Madani, economist at Capital Economics, who has long expected a housing market crash. "While the near-term outlook looks stable for Ontario and British Columbia, dark clouds are forming over most other provinces, especially those hit hardest by the oil price slump."
Canada escaped the housing crisis that devastated the United States in 2009, and average prices have doubled in the past decade.
Prices for existing homes, the largest segment of the Canadian market, rose 0.1 percent in February from January and were up 4.4 percent from a year earlier, the Teranet-National Bank Composite House Price Index showed.
But the index showed price gains in only three of 11 markets surveyed - Vancouver, Victoria and Hamilton - and noted a price correction underway in several markets, notably in Calgary, Alberta. Alberta is a major oil producer and has been hit hard by dropping crude prices.
"In some markets there have clearly been corrections in progress. The monthly retreat in Calgary was the fourth in a row, for a cumulative decline of 2.3 percent ... East of Toronto the corrections have tended to be larger," Teranet said.
A Statistics Canada report showed new home prices slipped 0.1 percent in January, the first decline since July 2010. Prices fell in five of 21 metropolitan areas surveyed, while five increased and prices were unchanged in 11 regions, including Calgary. Continued...


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Cambridge, MA - The State of the Nation's Housing: 2003, released today by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, finds that by most measures 2002 was the strongest year for housing on record. When the economy regains momentum and the lingering effects of the recession subside, the report concludes, housing will be well-positioned for another solid decade. "The housing sector continues to undergird a beleaguered economy as investment in home building, remodeling and home sales reached record highs", explains Nicolas P. Retsinas, director of the Joint Center. "Moreover, household formations buoyed by immigration and enhanced housing demand by wealthier baby boomers coupled with supply constraints augur well for increased housing investment in the decade ahead." In the near term, the impacts of the weak economy pose risks to housing markets.
This year's report notes that:
Cash taken out in the process of refinancing mortgages set records, pumping an estimated $97 billion back into the economy, and going to pay off another $70 billion. In addition, lower monthly mortgage payments on the rest of the refinancing activity injected $13 billion more into the economy. Already in 2003, refinances are on course to rival 2002 levels.
Diversity increasingly shapes housing markets. Over this decade, minorities are expected to contribute fully two-thirds
and immigrants alone more than one-quarter to the expected growth in households.
The number of homeowners spending half their incomes on housing has increased (7.3 million in 2001, up from 5.8 in 1997).
Expansion of credit since 1993 to homeowners with blemished credit histories has exposed a growing share of borrowers to default risks. The concentration of these subprime loans in low-income, especially minority, neighborhoods, has exposed some neighborhoods to mounting foreclosures.
Though the percentage of conventional mortgages 90 days past due increased in 2002, the current percentage is under one half of one percent and well below previous peaks.
Several years of strong home price appreciation have shored up the home equity positions of most homeowner seven those who put little money down when they bought or took cash out during a refinance. In addition, lower interest rates have kept mortgage debt payments down for most homeowners.
Rental housing markets have softened in some areas and many landlords have begun to offer rent concessions. However, the softness is mostly associated with the weak economy and so should reverse when the economy recovers.
With long-run income growth among lower income households stagnating and housing costs rising, affordability pressures have intensified. "Even households with incomes well above the full-time equivalent of the minimum wage are struggling to find housing that meets their needs, at costs they can afford," notes Eric S. Belsky, executive director of the Center. "Furthermore, fiscal pressures at all levels of government jeopardize the limited progress the nation has made in relieving the housing cost burdens of the neediest households."
"This year's State of the Nation's Housing highlights the irony of unaffordable housing in the midst of housing affluence," concludes Retsinas.
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I was needing a way to cut a 0.75" channel in some plywood. The usual way of cutting two lines and then chiseling out the middle... I don't like.
So I thought and thought and eventually came up with this....
The idea is a dado blade for a sawzall.
So I got three used sawzall blades (the one in the saw is a thicker metal cutting blade. the others are the big toothed ones for aggressive wood cutting) and cut one into 1.5" chunks. Then very carefully lined the two outside blades up so they are 0.75" apart. and welded the cut pieces into place.
the teeth are all going in the same direction and the blade chunks in the middle will clean out what the side blades can't.
And it works!!! I was so amazed.
First tweek: the two side blades need to hit the wood first then the middle pieces come next. I have them all working on the same level at the same time. This way the sides will guide the middle in and it won't move side to side as much.
Update: Turns out they already have something like this... at my local hardware store. I was shocked. I like mine better.


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Repairing rotted top plate and joists
Howdy, folks
I am attempting to help out a friend with pretty severe entryway issues. The interior design of the house is great, but I really don't know what they were thinking when they built the exterior.
Ok, here we go. Main entrance to house is on second floor, and is reached via an exterior stairway, attached to front of house. Garage door is directly below main entrance. There is no protection from the elements on this front door, as the soffit extends perhaps two inches off the front of the house, and that's over the third floor.
But wait, that's not all. The platform at the top of the exterior stairs for the front door is framed onto two beams that were extended from inside the house, even with the first floor joists. Of course, there is no flashing where the vinyl siding meets the framing for the platform. Sheer genius.
Well, my friend notices that the sheetrock on the garage ceiling is stained, rips it down, and disovers that water has been seeping into this area for years. The worst damage is directly under the door, and it looks as though the ends of the floor joists have rotted, but also the top plate for the exterior wall, complete with insect invasion.
Now I did about three years of construction/remodeling work in my twenties, so I understand how all these pieces fit together, and of it were a case of simply fixing the floor joists, I would have no problem. However, it looks as though we're going to have to build a temporary support wall to take the load while we replace the top plate, and I am not sure how to go about that for a three story house.
Normally, I wouldn't have gotten involved further than recommending a good contractor, but my buddy is in the midst of some financial woes, and can't afford to hire anybody. What I'd really like is a time machine, so I could advise him to NOT buy this house. Yikes!:eek:
I know this is a pretty involved scenario, and will answer any questions I can as to the particulars of the construction. Looks like the double top plate for the first floor wall, the ends of 4-6 joists, and the sole plate for the second floor may also be affected.
Any comments or suggestions welcome.
Sounds like the joists can be treated and sistered with new joists. Like you said, that would be the easy part. As for the top and bottom plates, I think youre on the right track with a temporary wall and maybe some jack posts to lift and re-level if needed. Its going to be a big job. At any rate youll need to cut out all the rotted wood (sawsall probably will work the best). You might want to consult with an engineer first just for possible other ideas and things that might have been missed (two sets of eyes are better than one sort of thing).
Also, when you build the temp. wall:
Set the studs at a "T" for a stronger vertical load hold. If you are still concerned about the load weight above you, you could even build a header into the temp wall. Make sure that the temp. wall is running perpendicular to the floor joists it will be sitting on.
Thanks for the replies, folks. Those are some good suggestions.
At my behest, my friend ripped out the sheetrock and insulation from the area, and took some pictures.
It now looks like we will have to replace the header for the garage opening, as well.
My plan now is;
1. Sister the joists.
2. Build a temporary header structure about a foot inside the garage opening.
3. Remove the rotted pieces of the original header structure.
4. Rebuild the missing pieces.
Does this sound feasible? Would it make sense to install lolly columns in the outer wall on either side of the garage opening to provide additional support?
Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!
Now you can show us the pictures, no?
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My wife and I are now the proud owners of a 55-foot schooner and would like to charter it. Can you give us some advice on getting started?
Mark Matthews responds:Thanks for the question. Getting started in chartering can bring some strong challenges. The first question to ask yourselves is whether you plan to charter for more than six passengers. This is the line that the Coast Guard draws in the sand regarding whether the vessel will be registered as inspected or uninspected. Uninspected vessels can carry up to six passengers. Inspected vessels can carry more, depending on the size of the boat. As you might guess, an inspected vessel means that a lot more stringent regulations apply, and not just in terms of add-on items like flares and life vests, but with things like railing height, seating capacity, buoyancy, electrical and fuel system layout, engines, and the kind of fire-extinguishing system on board, etc. Converting an uninspected vessel to an inspected vessel can get expensive quicklyso much so that those sailors that wish to carry more than six passengers for hire will usually shop around for a boat that already has the inspected rating.
If you're planning to charter for six passengers, it's a bit simplier. You'll need a US Coast Guard captain's license, as well as charter insurance.With an inspected vessel, you'll need a Coast Guard Licensed Captain with a Master's rating. Obviously if you plan on chartering with overnight guests as opposed to merely day charters, you may have to make some changes to the boat to ensure you're not tripping over your guests in the middle of the night.
Finally, location is a big issue on how well you do chartering. Generally speaking, there's a better market for charters in warmer climates where you can charter year round, and a number of charter boats follow the warm weather up and down the coast. But some sailors just getting into the charter business can easily find themselves down island without any paying passengers, and then there are also local laws and regulations that need to be taken into account. When I cruised through Costa Rica there were a number of boats from the US that made the trek down with the dream of setting up a chartering business only to find out the red tape was all but impenetrable.
I've also known some sailors that have captained large boats to the Caribbean with the hope of chartering down there only never to have anyone come down. It's best to have a homebase in the states, whether that be website or travel agent or charter broker, so that you have a better chance at securing a steady stream of clients. Also, should you decide to do some chartering in another country, you should definitely do some research regarding the rules and regulations ahead of time.
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The Housing Authority of San Diego County administers the HUD Rental Assistance Program for the City of Vista. To apply use the above HUD Section 8 Rental Assistance link above or call 877.478.5478
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|Patriots Look Poised For Another Super Bowl Run
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|Inconsistency Will Continue For Bruins Unless A Change Is Made
Despite the excitement in previous pre-season games simply because of the lure of the return of professional football, tonight's game against the Carolina Panthers is the most important game in August. The first team starters for both teams should play for at least a half and will give fans the most thorough look at the 2007 team.
|Brady and Jake Delhomme meet once again on Friday night. (Courtesy of journals.aol.com)
Some questions going into tonights game include the availability of Tom Brady, who skipped practice Wednesday to be in Los Angeles for the birth of his son. There have been no reports on the whereabouts of Brady, but if he does play it's expected he'll take the snaps into the third quarter. In last year's third pre-season game – a 41-0 romp over the Redskins – Brady played until halfway through the third quarter, completing 17 of 30 passes for 231 yards and a touchdown.
The most important aspect of the Patriots to watch tonight is the offensive line. Throughout the first two pre-season games the first team offensive line has been more like a sieve, paving the way for Brady to spend much of his cameos on his backside. The line must show improvement tonight because there's only one exhibition game remaining and Belichick typically doesn't play starters in the last pre-season game.
|Rodney Harrison celebrates after the Pats beat the Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII. (Courtesy of services.bostonglobe.com)
Tonight we expect to get a better look at wide receiver Donté Stallworth, who played in minimal action last week, and returning injured first team players Benjamin Watson and Laurence Maroney. Maroney shed his red non-contact jersey for the first time this week and we'll get an idea on how that surgically repaired shoulder will hold up against live contact. There has been no Randy Moss at any full-pad scrimmage so it's unlikely he'll play again tonight.
Defensively, with the seemingly impending return of cornerback Asante Samuel it will be imperative for rookie Mike Richardson, free agent signee Tory James and current No. 2 cornerback Randall Gay to prove they belong on the squad. It's also unlikely that we see newly extended defensive end Ty Warren or his compatriot (no pun intended) Richard Seymour.
I expect Brady – if he plays – to be sharp and for Belichick to keep it easy on Maroney. As for offensive efficiency, it all depends on the line. If the offensive line can give Brady protection then he should be able to pick apart the porous Carolina defensive backs. If the speedy Panther defensive line starts winning in the trenches, it could be a long – and boring – night for the first team offense.
As long as Ellis Hobbs can stay only a step behind wideout Steve Smith, the Pats shouldn't have too much trouble containing Carolina's offense.
In the end, the Pats offensive line will come through, Brady will show improvement from the two interceptions last week and Maroney will show bursts of what is to come.
Patriots 27, Panthers 17
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One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep. Visitors can hike rim trails to several overlooks, or they can obtain a permit to hike to the gorge floor (100 per day, not available during water releases). A suspension bridge sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. Tightrope walkers have twice crossed the gorge, and visitors can still see towers used by Karl Wallenda. A paved path follows an on old railroad bed, perfect for strollers and bicycles, while mountain bikers can test their skills on a challenging 10-mile trail. Exhibits in the park's Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center highlight the rich history of this Victorian resort town, as well as the rugged terrain and fragile ecosystem of the area. An award-winning film takes viewers on a dramatic journey through the gorge, including footage of rock climbers and kayakers.
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Tuesday: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
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07/01/2017 - 09/04/2017
Explore this stunning gorge with a ranger-led, very strenuous hike. First travel down 535 steps to a river crossing, then climb boulders and logs to get to Sliding Rock. Wear your swimsuit if you want to cool off in the natural slide. Bring water, lunch, and snacks. Space is limited, call to register. No pets; kids must be 10 or older.read more
Full-Moon Suspension Bridge Hike
07/09/2017 - 12/03/2017
Enjoy a short hike that takes you down 310 stairs to the suspension bridge and on the rim of the gorge under the full moon. No pets allowed. Call to register.
Sunday, July 9, 2017
9:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Monday, August 7, 2017
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
8:30 p.m.. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
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Sunset Hike
07/12/2017 - 08/16/2017
Join us for a ranger-led hike to our highest point in the park to watch the sun set over Tallulah Gorge. Bring water for this moderate, 1 mile hike. Space is limited, so call ahead to reserve your spot.
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
7:45 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
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Full Moon Lake Paddle
08/06/2017 - 08/06/2017
Enjoy a relaxing paddle around Tallulah lake as the full moon reflects off the water. This ranger-led event is an exciting way to get out in the evenings and enjoy nature. Space is limited, call to register. No pets; kids must be 8 or older.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 2017
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Solar Eclipse Festival
08/21/2017 - 08/21/2017
Come watch a total solar eclipse at our park which will be in the direct path of seeing a total eclipse. The total eclipse has not happened in the United State of America since 1979. The event will take place in the helicopter pad (field) next to the campground.read more
Women's Wilderness Weekend
09/16/2017 - 09/17/2017
Ladies ages 16+ join us for a ranger-led, overnight adventure packed with fun. Activities include archery, hiking, primitive backpack camping, campfire cooking, birding and paddling. Bring camping gear, water, snacks, good hiking shoes, and binoculars if you have them. No pets allowed. Call to register.read more
Trunk or Treat for Halloween
10/31/2017 - 10/31/2017
Park visitors can decorate their cars and hand out treats to children as they walk from car to car. Activities will be provided for children while cars are being decorated. Prizes will be awarded for cars and costumes.read more
Whitewater-Watching Hike
11/04/2017 - 11/19/2017
Join us for a ranger-led hike down to Bridal Veil Falls to watch brave souls whitewater paddle the Tallulah River. The water flowing through the gorge will be much stronger than usual, making the falls even more beautiful. Bring a snack and lots of water. The hike is strenuous! No pets allowed, kids must be 10 or older. Call to register.read more
Walk Off The Turkey with a Hike
11/24/2017 - 11/24/2017
Take a guided hike through the gorge floor to work off those extra pounds you acquired over Thanksgiving. This hike is strenuous and involves climbing over and under rocks and logs, jumping from rock to rock, and possibly getting your feet wet. Participants must be 10 or older, no pets allowed. Call to register.read more
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12/02/2017 - 12/02/2017
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FDA Approves Oyster Ban
Published November 9th, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a ban on the sale of raw oysters during the warm months of the year, unless they are treated with radiation.
The ban is scheduled to go into effect in the spring of 2011. The bacteria that can be found in raw oysters has been known to kill people with immune deficiency disorders.
Even though North Central Florida fishing towns like Cedar Key will be hurt the most, everyone is likely to feel the impact.
Ten percent of the country's oysters are harvested in Florida. There is a proposal in Congress to block the ban.
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Jay-Z's New Song 'Open Letter' Features Lyric About Obama Asking Him to 'Chill' — The Rush Blogs
After a trip to Cuba, rap star Jay-Z returned home to huge controversy involving many politicians. Members of both political parties are far from impressed with the rapper's easy journey to the country, sending the star and his wife Beyonce letters concerning the anniversary vacation.
In return to all the controversy, "Mr. Z" (as Rush calls him) went to the studio and released a song featuring the lyrics "Obama said chill, you gonna get me impeached." He also lashed out at politicians in general, rapping, "Politicians never did s___ for me except lie to me, distort history, wanna give me jail time and a fine…"
Limbaugh explained what he believes is the underlying factor in the song.
"Obama is not talking about Mr. Z's trip to Cuba in a critical way," said Limbaugh. "Mr. Z is probably talking about Mitch McConnell, or some of the other politicians that are ripping him for going there. Rubio? Yeah, maybe. I just find it hard to believe that this is aimed at Obama."
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Josh Elliott Receives Heartfelt "Good Morning America" Send-Off
He spent the past three years bringing joy to viewers first thing in the morning, and today (April 3) Josh Elliot was honored with a loving goodbye.
The 42-year-old television personality was honored by Robin Roberts, Lara Spencer, Amy Robach and George Stephanopoulos as they bid him farewell.
Roberts shared, "Josh's official announcement was yesterday. Thank you Josh for all of the wonderful things … he's leaving us to join NBC Sports and you know that we're so sad to see him go."
As for the reason behind Josh's departure, Disney/ABC Television honcho Ben Sherwood explained, "As many of you know, we have been negotiating with Josh these past several months. In good faith, we worked hard to close a significant gap between our generous offer and his expectations. In the end, Josh felt he deserved a different deal and so he chose a new path."
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Cadillac Catera and Cimarron Forum Discussion, Engine Replacement in Past Cadillac Vehicle Discussion; What motors can you use to replace the catera v6 motor that will fit in that car. Or what catera ...
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What motors can you use to replace the catera v6 motor that will fit in that car. Or what catera motor should i buy a new, rebuilt, or used low milege one out a salvage yard? Also can you give me a price range for pulling the motor and replacing it with another one?
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You didn't mention what year Catera you have, but basically there are two variations in the engines for the Catera. The `97 and '98 are the same and the '99 through '01 are the same. Check on E-bay to give you and idea of the price range which would depend on mileage and condition.
In all cases, make sure the timing belt replacement recall has been done on the engine. This is very important. It might be hard to get the records on a salvage engine, though.
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97 catera know any good places to buy an engine for this car?
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If you buy new get the 3.2 direct bolt in all your parts go on without any trouble
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Avner [avn-er] as a boys' name is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Avner is "father of light". Source form of Abner.
ASSOCIATED WITH light (bright)
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Which version is better?with similar and related boy names. Abner (#1018 FROM CURRENT RECORDS) and Abe (#1841) are the prominent alternative forms of Avner (NOT RANKED) listed in the Top 2000. These relations of Avner reached the height of their popularity a century ago (ADOPTION OF 0.06%) and are now much less popular (ADOPTION 0.01%, ▼77.4%), with the form Abe going out of style. (2015 BIRTH STATISTICS)
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The World Economic Forum--Lost in a Fog. A Design Manifesto for Davos.By
I'm heading to the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday and wanted to post, once again, the Design Manifesto a group of us constructed at a recent WEF meeting in Dubai. The upcoming Davos meeting is entitled, of course, "Shaping the Post-Crisis World," assuming we get to that point anytime soon.
My own thoughts on our troubles are simple. We are in a sustained period of ambiguity, with traditional institutions no longer working and established leaders failing us. This fog of uncertainty requires new pilots and piloting methods. Designers and design thinking methodologies are the best we have to guide us through uncertainty and ambiguity today.
Here is the "manifesto" of our Global Agenda Council/Design group that came out of an amazing day of discussion in Dubai about the financial/economic crisis and what design thinking can do to help reshape the big issues of the day. It is an excellent summary of the state of art of design and innovation.
To structure the discussion among 68 Global Agenda Councils in Dubai, the World Economic Forum asked each to focus on answering two questions on the issue before each GAC:
1) What is the state of the world on this issue and how is the economic crisis impacting this issue? 2) What should be done to improve the state of the world on this issue/region/industry and by whom?
Here is the Design GAC's response:
Throughout history, design has been an agent of change. It helps us to understand the changes in the world around us, and to turn them to our advantage by translating them into things that can make our lives better. Now, at a time of crisis and unprecedented change in every area of our lives – economic, political, environmental, societal and in science and technology – design is more valuable than ever.
The crisis comes at a time when design has evolved. Once a tool of consumption chiefly involved in the production of objects and images, design is now also engaged with developing and building systems and strategies, and in changing behaviour often in collaboration with different disciplines.
Design is being used to: · Gain insight about people's needs and desires · Build strategic foresight to discover new opportunities · Generate creative possibilities · Invent, prototype and test novel solutions of value · Deliver solutions into the world as innovations adopted at scale
In the current climate, the biggest challenges for design and also its greatest opportunities are:
· Well-being – Design can make an important contribution to the redefinition and delivery of social services by addressing acute problems such as ageing, youth crime, housing and health. Many designers are striving to enable people all over the world to lead their lives with dignity, especially the deprived majority of the global population - "the other 90%" who have the greatest need of design innovation.
· Sustainability – Designers can play a critical role in ensuring that products, systems and services are developed, produced, shipped, sold and will eventually be disposed of in an ethically and environmentally responsible manner. Thereby meeting - and surpassing - consumers' expectations.
· Learning – Design can help to rebuild the education system to ensure that it is fit for purpose in the 21st Century. Another challenge is to redefine or reorient the design education system at a time of unprecedented demand when thousands of new design schools are being built worldwide and design is increasingly being integrated into other curricula. Designers are also deploying their skill at communication and visualization to explain and interpret the overwhelming volume of extraordinary complex information.
. Innovation – Designers are continuing to develop and deliver innovative new products at a turbulent time when consumer attitudes are changing dramatically thereby creating new and exciting entrepreneurial opportunities in the current crisis. They are increasingly using their expertise to innovate in new areas such as the creation of new business models and adoption of a strategic and systemic role in both the public and the private sector."
I was fortunate to be able to work with an amazing group of people in the Design GAC: Chris Luebkeman, director of global foresight and innovation for ARUP, was our chairman. Paola Antonelli, senior curator of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Brian Collins who now runs his own ad/marketing company in his own name, Tim Brown of IDEO, Toshiko Mori of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Chris Jordan, a photographic artist, Alice Rawsthorn, design critic at the International Herald Tribune, Milton Tan, Executive Director of DesignSingapore Council, Ministry of Informatin, Communications and the Arts and Arnold Wasserman, chairman of The Idea Factory in Singapore.
Others in the group who couldn't make it to Dubai were Hillary Cottom founder of Participle in the UK, Kigge Mai Hvid CEO of Index in Denmark, Chris Bangle, director of design for BMW, Larry Keeley of Doblin, John Maeda, President of RISD and William McDonough.
I am drawn more and more to Hilary Cottam's and Charles Leadbeater's work in the UK on bottoms-up innovation in public services that utilizes mass collaboration, user-led design, iteration and a focus on results that matter to people.
Here are their general principles:
"Moving from a system focused on needs to one more concerned with capabilities; Moving from services that are targeted to ones that are open to all; Moving away from a financially focused system to one focused on resources; Avoiding centralised institutions in favour of more effective distributed networks; Relaxing the absolute focus on the individual including more of a focus on social networks."
Hilary will be in Davos on this coming week and I intend to talk to her about President Obama's initiatives and what the US should be doing.


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Miss Idaho stuns world with bikini and insulin pump.
She's become a hero to people with diabetes. She wore her insulin pump on her bikini and started a craze.
Sierra Sandison, Miss Idaho 2014, has made people with insulin pumps less afraid to wear their medical devices. Her Facebook page has gone wild with people thanking her for courageously wearing it. A viral social media campaign has started taking off with #showmeyourpump.
One mom wrote on her timeline:
"You changed my 11-year-old daughter's summer! She's been so self-conscious, but since she read about you and saw this photo, she cannot wait to wear a bathing suit tomorrow and show off her insulin [pump] and have me post a photo here!"
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Fire destroys mobile home
CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP — An early morning fire destroyed a mobile home along Quick Road.
No one was injured in the fire at 952 Quick Road, according to Tunnelton-Conemaugh Township fire Chief Rick Bouch.
Bouch said no one was home at the time as the family that lives there is on an out-of-state vacation.
The fire was reported around 4:26 a.m. by a neighbor who spotted the flames and called for help.
In addition to Bouch's department, firefighters from Blairsville and Saltsburg responded. Bouch said the home was already engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
They remained at the scene for roughly 2 1/2 hours.
A cause has not been determined.
A state police fire marshal is investigating, Bouch said.


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FLORENCE – Pamela A. Rooks of Florence has been selected the J. Lorin Mason Distinguished Professor for the 2006-07 year at Francis Marion University.
Announced at a campus banquet April 19, this award has been given since the 1975-76 school year and is based upon a faculty member's contributions to teaching, professional service and scholarly activities.
The award, named in honor of the former chairman of the FMU Board of Trustees, is the highest honor to be bestowed upon a faculty member. It will be presented at FMU's spring commencement Saturday, May 5. The award carries a cash prize.
As a result of her selection, Rooks will be the Francis Marion University nominee for the Governor's Professor of the Year Award competition next fall.
"Pam is an extraordinary professor and a gifted scholar," said FMU President Fred Carter. "For the past seven years, she has directed the University's Honors Program and has worked to establish an exemplary curriculum for our most accomplished students. She is richly deserving of this recognition."
A native of Durham, N.C., Rooks has been a member of the FMU faculty since 1989. A professor of English and director of the Honors Program, she earned a bachelor's degree in English literature at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, in 1975, and a doctorate in English literature from the University of York - Heslington, in York, England in 1982.
Rooks became director of the FMU Honors Program in 1999 with a three-year term. Her appointment has been renewed twice since that time. Founded in 1970, the Honors Program is designed to give gifted and ambitious students in all majors the opportunity to work with FMU's most stimulating faculty, like Rooks, in small but challenging classes.
Nominated for Distinguished Professor five times in the past seven years, Rooks has made her mark on the university and throughout the community. At FMU, she has been a member of and often chaired search committees for instructors. She has been the faculty representative on the Academic Freedom and Tenure Grievance subcommittee, on the Faculty Grievance committee and the Academic Affairs committee, to name a few.
In the community, she and her husband, John, have directed numerous plays at the Florence Little Theatre to include Joe Di Pietro's Over the River and Through the Woods and Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers. The two also serve as reviewers of Florence Little Theatre productions.
She has published many papers over the years and has presented at conferences all over the world.
She and her husband have two children.


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Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana doesn't emerge from his shell too often, unless it's to create Skechers shoe ads. NFL.com got him talking about this year's quarterback class, and Montana is well aware of the attitude concerns about fellow Notre Dame alum Jimmy Clausen.
Montana talks Clausen
Trips Right, 68 Slant, D Slant says: Apr 22, 2010 4:38 PM
That's what I'm talking about Joe. Watch the damn tape!!
wrath4771 says: Apr 22, 2010 4:40 PM
I look at Claussen and I see Jeff George without the George cannon. I think he can play, but I see a solid NFL quarterback and not a franchise quarterback.
Slow Joe says: Apr 22, 2010 4:40 PM
I think it's funny that anyone would use a 50+ year-old dude to shill athletic sneakers. "Yes, these sneaks are GREAT for me getting my paper in the morning and shoo-ing away them gald-dang kids off my lawn!"
I'm not hating. I still think Joe Cool was the best QB in NFL history.
robert ethan says: Apr 22, 2010 4:42 PM
I agree with Montana. It's all about knowing who you are and accepting that. That is why Clausen and Tebow will do better than Bradford or McCoy. The first two have an unshakable sense of self.
Phreakin says: Apr 22, 2010 4:43 PM
Calling it right now. he goes to Cleveland in the first round.
BwareDware says: Apr 22, 2010 4:44 PM
didnt montana's kid attend the same high school as clausen?
klungemonger says: Apr 22, 2010 4:44 PM
IF he's that good, some smart team will take him near the top or trade up to get him. The Jets surprised alot of people jumping way up to grab Sancheez last year. All this talk of "he's headed for a slide" is pure speculation…like pretty much everything else that's been said about what's going to happen in the draft, as though it were fact already.
BuffaloMike says: Apr 22, 2010 4:48 PM
hopefully he slides right in to buffalo
jibfest says: Apr 22, 2010 4:50 PM
When Joe Montana talks, I listen.
kagriff24 says: Apr 22, 2010 4:51 PM
those who pass on him will be sorry!
Dogsweat says: Apr 22, 2010 4:52 PM
Jimmy loves the 49ers.
GRID says: Apr 22, 2010 4:57 PM
If I'm not mistaken, Joe Montana's son went to the same QB guru as Clausen.
jibfest says: Apr 22, 2010 5:02 PM
"He's the Linebacker since Joe Montana".
"Joe Montana was a Quarterback you idiot".
"I said Joe Montegna!".
this class sucks says: Apr 22, 2010 5:05 PM
Slow Joe
maybe they were going for that generation lol. But yeah I agree best ever by far.
I also agree with what Joe says about tape. Lol just watch the tape.
LighTsouT says: Apr 22, 2010 5:11 PM
@Slow Joe: the shows are the reason he's making a comeback to the NFL bro. ALL shoes. Brought back all of his health and physical talents. He's ready for another 10 years in the NFL, let's see Favre top that.
Dustin Chandler says: Apr 22, 2010 5:15 PM
bottom line….
to be a great QB in the NFL you have to have a weird last name…
think about it.
mr_snrub says: Apr 22, 2010 5:16 PM
The only team I hate more in college football than Notre Dame is Notre Dame coached by Charlie Weiss and quarterbacked by Jimmy Clausen.
Clausen is the steal of the draft and I can only dream that my team makes him its first pick.
downwithdansnyder says: Apr 22, 2010 5:17 PM
" Apparently, though, Clausen is still in store for a Dan Marino-like slide."
Umm, don't you think all those teams that passed on Marino regret it to this day?
kev86 says: Apr 22, 2010 5:19 PM
Anyone remember if he endorsed Mirer? Im way too burnt.
realitypolice says: Apr 22, 2010 5:25 PM
Who Jimmy Clausen?
Icon says: Apr 22, 2010 6:02 PM
My Chiefs should take Jimmy Clausen – he's a far better QB already than mutt ca$$el… then again, I'm a far better QB than mutt…
SkunkGooseFly says: Apr 22, 2010 6:04 PM
Got to stay healthy to play QB in the NFL. Thats why Bradford won't make. Clausen will do just. He's a tough kid.
Gary says: Apr 22, 2010 6:16 PM
Joe Montana backing Clausen….what a surprise that is!!
Howboutdemcowboys says: Apr 22, 2010 6:55 PM
@ BwareDware
Yes they went to the same school. . .along with Wayne Gretzky's kid and Will Smith's son.
earlycuyler says: Apr 22, 2010 7:13 PM
Elway had a ton of swagger coming out of school. Turned out alright for him. Not comparing Clausen to Elway – I personally don't like the kid – but a team would be stupid to be scared off by a confident attitude.


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I am attending Nokia World in London. For those of you not familiar with this event, that's usually the conference where Nokia shares its vision and strategy, announces new products and services, and demonstrates its latest innovation. This is also an interesting opportunity to hear thought leaders share their vision of the mobile industry (this year, Sir Tim Berners-Lee). See the agenda here.
The 2010 edition is already unique in Nokia's history due to the recent appointment of Stephen Elop as the new CEO and yesterday's resignation of Anssi Vanjoki, currently EVP of Nokia's Mobile Solutions unit. Needless to say there is lots of speculation about Nokia's future. Let me wrap up some thoughts:


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The St. Thomas More Society, along with Law Women's Caucus, Christian Legal Society, and Criminal Law Society present
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke
"How the Priest Abuse Crisis Strengthened My Faith"
Wednesday, May 8th, 12:15 pm
Law School Classroom V
Lunch from Medici Provided
Nicholas Wolterstorff is Noah Porter Professor of Philosophical Theology Emeritus at Yale University and Senior Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia. This event was recorded on October 12, 2011 and sponsored by the Christian Legal Society.
Prof. Maria Woltjen of the Law School's Immigrant Child Advocacy Clinic and several of her students discuss their experiences over the past year, including work on a field report on human trafficking in China.
Prof. Charlotte Walker, head of the Human Rights Department at the University of Chicago, considers the impact of migration and criminal laws on sex trafficking—and vice versa—using in particular data and information from the EU, Turkey, and the Near East.
Join local non-profit organizations, PILS, and Susan Curry in the Green Lounge for a special Pro Bono Coffee Mess. Organizations specializing and/or dealing with human trafficking, domestic violence, and gender violence victims will be on hand to provide information on legal and non-legal volunteer opportunities.
Prof. Mohamed Mattar-- of the Georgetown Law Center and Johns Hopkins University's SAIS (School of Advanced International Studies) will present his research on the constitutional limitations and judicial application of various human trafficking statutes. Prof.
Prof. Mohamed Mattar of the Georgetown Law Center and Johns Hopkins University's SAIS (School of Advanced International Studies) will discuss, along with Prof. Tom Ginsburg, this growing international human rights problem and the importance (and lack of) international state cooperation.
Ms. Reena Bajowala, an associate at Jenner & Block, kicks off the Law School's weeklong series on Human Trafficking. She will provide an introduction and overview of the topic-- definitions, statutes, impact, etc., as well as share her personal and professional experiences and involvement in pro bono work in this area.
2L James Tierney will discuss a forthcoming book chapter he co-authored with Professor Roger Alford at Pepperdine Law, arguing that cognitive moral reasoning processes are crucial for understanding whether and how people talk about compliance with international law. The chapter will be published in the upcoming "The Role of Ethics in International Law."
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As some may already know... My 05 STi was hit at church and the person took off. Anyhow, its been in the shop for the longest time almost a full month. So I have been driving around this BMW 323i and while its comfortable, its just not the same. I miss the comfort of my STi seats the sound of the BOV the capability to pass up people if I need to make the lane change etc.
So I get the figures back from the body shop and it is $2,800 to fix. I just got to pay the premium so that kind of sucks. Anyhow, over 3 weeks has gone by and I am without my little silver BEAST. Man I miss it
Okay guys sorry for venting. I think you are the only ones out there that can feel my pain . =(


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well, we all know whats going to be in the bags o crap
People in Alabamy seem to be likin' these...Whooda though?
some lucky BOCer will get a pallet full of these
kboy25 wrote:these are a FOOT long!
Is that a TRON chracter in your pocket or...
That's what she said.
mbasilepa wrote:W.T.H.? How can there be any more of these if they were on kids.woot earlier? Was there a mid-afternoon delivery of new ones?
talk about crap. if i got a Big Orphaned Cetacea with 3 of these in there i would feel ripped off... at 3 bucks.
onth3off3nsiv3 wrote:looking more and more like a 72 hour woot-off..
That's what SHE said...
Probably 72 hours just for this one item.
rubixcube23 wrote:I think you get two of them though... wasn't kids just one?
looks like it was a set too...but yeah, i thought the same thing on the price too, not sure if anyone else thought that or just us!
hesocrazy wrote:I've figured it out. It's the beginning of April...Woot spring cleaning
woot has got so bad its time to give up on it.
timdthomas wrote:Probably 72 hours just for this one item.
100% ... 100% ... 100% ... 100% ... 100% ...
Now, if they had a talking G.W. Bush action figure to go with my talking Donald Rumsfeld action figure, THAT would get MY money...
I'd just let them keep contradicting each other....
Well played woot, well played. you know you can put normally unsellable carp on a woot-off because people will buy it just to get to the next item of unsellable carp. I'm starting to get the idea this thing is a business!
andrewkl wrote:Now, if they had a talking G.W. Bush action figure to go with my talking Donald Rumsfeld action figure, THAT would get MY money...
I'd just let them keep contradicting each other....
Look out, the Cheney figure has a Livestrong shotgun!
That what she said.
wow... who would think this would be the roomba for tonight -- jeebus! How many can they have -- looks like this could give me some time to get some HW done and sleep. LOLS. Please please please woot don't put this in my Big Orphaned Cetacea. :D
Prediction - next box of crayolas will consist of these exclusively - probably more and more sets in each shipped till gone!
youngpatriot2 wrote:Wow! Looks like everyone who enjoyed the movie has ordered. Now what?
friggin' hilarious...three thumbs up
This is why I love the Woot community.
Now something you'll really like..tron libowski!!
me - "I'm packin' a foot of Tron for you, baby"
her - cricket noise x2
This is going to be a long one, isn't it?
phazeprod wrote:Well played woot, well played. you know you can put normally unsellable carp on a woot-off because people will buy it just to get to the next item of unsellable carp. I'm starting to get the idea this thing is a business!
Only took two years too!!!
I'm thinking this woot-off is over at midnight (central)... they gave out 7500 bags of crap 5 days ago... I just don't see another 3,000 going out the door in this woot-off...
I predict monkeys and woot-off lights to warp things up tonight.
Good-- Maybe they'll release the Big o' Cosmos during the finale of American Idol-- That'll punish those lemmings..
RAGE QUIT!!!1212!~, this is going to take longer than loading windows 95 from 3 1/2" floppies...
yeah yeah that's what she said...
Wootalyzer says this will sell out in August 2014
badbean wrote:Now something you'll really like..tron libowski!!
These figurines really tie the room together.
poser55 wrote:My Wootalyzer runs almost two minutes ahead of my browser.
We, the Hitchhikers Woot? How will I ever get a Big Orphaned Cetacea again if I'm two minutes behind?
Likewise... I suggest you turn off Wootalyzer so you won't know the difference. hehehehe
FIRST! Hey, weren't these on Kidswoot and sellout?
wish this woot would be like the $650 computer... just mysteriously disappear... on to the next one....
Add never ending Jeopardy music.....then the pain would be complete....
I get a free set for being the 100th person to ask:
"Hey, weren't these just on KidsWoot?!?"
Tron action figures and lenovos... a winning crap combination.
You get 2 of 'em.
They light-up and do cool stuff with their faces.
They're 12" tall.
They come with weapons.
EDIT: They also have bendable joints.
Not too bad for the price, really.
But yet, it says it contains small parts
Does it mean that the item being sold is of high quality if it freezes your Woot Checker? Mine is currently corpsing over this.
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Mrs. HKinNY just submitted her papers at my request for Nassau County Pistol Permit. Should take 6 months. Hopefully less.
Now getting her to carry next BIG step.
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Mrs. HKinNY just submitted her papers at my request for Nassau County Pistol Permit. Should take 6 months. Hopefully less.
Now getting her to carry next BIG step.
good luck
Good luck. It will be 6 very long months.
I am going to see if It can be pushed up a little. Mrs is not crazy about guns at all. It took alot to get her to submit the papers.
Submitting the papers is a very big step is she is not crazy about guns. Very well done :hand10:
I firmly believe that the decision to carry should be hers and hers alone. That being said, you two took a step in the right direction! Always better to have the option to legally carry if one desires.
Good for her.
My spouse is originally from Illinois, the land of absolutely no Concealed Carry, etc.
When she came to WV and I got my permit, she wanted to learn about firearms and get hers. Be proud of her for any reason why she wants hers.
at the very least it is good she knows how to use it if needed. My wife picked her permit up last week. now i have to teach her how to shoot.
Mrs got the post card in the mail that says come on down and pick up license. Now I have to get her down there. Baby steps
I have a friend in Suffolk county who was interested in getting a permit, but had 2 issues -
- What do you put down as justification for concealed carry
- Somebody told him he can forget it anyway, ain't gonna happen. I know there are other counties in NY, like Westchester, where "you can forget it" too. I think he lost his will to apply at that point.
Nassau County issues unrestricted full carry permits?
Nassau and Suffolk are not a problem. I knows plenty of people who have them.
I can only speak first hand for Nassau but it goes like this.
Fill out the paperwork and drop it off they will schedule you to come down to be electronically printed and they will give you 4 letters that must be filled out by your references and mailed back to Police HQ. It takes 6 months almost to the day but easily obtainable, You will get a post card telling you to come down at pick up license. It will be stamped "Target and Range only"
The benefits of Nassau are they allow you to carry loaded to and from the range, to and from gun store, to and from police headquarters. It says nothing about going straight there or straight home.
There are several private ranges, that as members you have access to the range 24 hours a day.
One difference that I know of between Nassau and Suffolk is. In Nassau the PD allows you to buy a purchase order for $10.00 that is valid thru DEC 31 St of that year. You can buy as many Purchase orders as you wish. Walk into a gun store with purchase order and walk out carrying the firearm. You have 10 calendar to get back to HQ were they will add it to your License.
In Suffolk you go to the gun store and buy a firearm takes the receipt back to Suffolk HQ where they will add it to your license then go back to gun store and pick up firearm.
If you apply for a business license they look for cash deposits or a need. You sell jewelry,drugs,High value items. You will get it not problems HQ would like you to carry during normal business hours. Whatever your normal business hours may be.
It is not hard at all just takes the 6 months.
Wow. Lotta red tape. :frown:
What happens if - oops - you accidentally cross the border between Nassau and Suffolk counties while you're carrying "to the range?" :confused: I'm assuming not every road and sidewalk has the border clearly marked?
After you wait a long six months you will receive a nice RESTRICTED permit. Crime in Nassau and Suffolk is increasing ya think they would loosen up the concealment laws just a tad.


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The Ferris State University men's basketball program has bolstered its 2008-09 lineup with the recent addition of four transfer players in an announcement made by seventh-year FSU head coach Bill Sall.
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The four student-athletes, who all enrolled in classes prior to the start of the fall term, include forward Verdell Billingsley (Cleveland, Ohio/Lakewood), guard Josh Young (Ypsilanti), guard/forward Austin Randel (Lake City/McBain) and guard Jon Yeazel (Middleville/Thornapple-Kellogg).
The 6-6 Billingsley graduated in 2004 from Lakewood (Ohio) High School where he was an All-Lake Erie League First Team pick in addition to being an All-Northeast Ohio selection after averaging 15.3 points per game as a prep senior. As a sophomore last year at Owens Community College in Toledo, Billingsley averaged 11.6 points and 6.3 rebounds per game in 25 contests under head coach Kevin Skaggs. He previously played at Cleveland's Cuyahoga Community College during the 2004-05 season. Owens CC finished last season with a 10-19 overall record as an Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) member. He was one of three Express players from last year to move onto the NCAA Division II level.
The Bulldogs' recent transfer additions include former Central Michigan guard Jon Yeazel (Photo Courtesy CMU)
"Verdell is coming off a good year at Owens and will provide us with a good interior presence," Sall said. "He's a versatile player and a good back to the basket option who has his best basketball ahead of him."
The 6-4 Randel, who played prep basketball at McBain High School, transferred to FSU from NCAA-II member North Greenville in Tigerville, S.C. Last season, Randel averaged a team-high 20.7 points while starting all 27 contests for the Crusaders. He sank 83 of 197 (.421) three-point attempts and shot 78.9% (105-133) at the free throw stripe in addition to averaging 5.6 rebounds a game as North Greenville compiled a 7-20 overall record. He was the team's leading scorer in all but five games last season and scored 30 points or more in four outings, including a 35-point effort in a 90-64 season finale (Feb. 27) home win over Carver Bible College. Randel scored in double-figures in all but three games in the 2007-08 season.
In his freshman season (2006-07) at North Greenville, Randel tallied 11.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per contest while helping the squad to a 16-13 overall record under head coach Chad Lister. The Lake City native averaged 24 points and seven rebounds per game as a prep senior in 2005-06 at McBain en route to leading the Ramblers to a 21-3 overall record and a district championship. Randel garnered all-state, all-region, all-conference and all-area awards as both a junior and a senior.
"Austin is a good outside shooter and improved parts of his game over the summer," said Sall. "He posted good numbers down at North Greenville and has added strength over the summer so we're looking for him to come in and play a significant role."
The 6-2 Young previously played at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. He was a second team All-Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Western Conference pick for the Bruins in 2006-07. Young, who prepped at Ypsilanti High School, helped Kellogg CC to the MCCAA Western Conference Championship two years ago. He earned Detroit News Class A Sixth Team all-state accolades in 2005.
"Josh is a good athlete who will help us defensively," Sall said. "He has the ability to get up and down the floor and is a versatile player who can play a couple of different spots."
The 6-2 Yeazel, who is expected to redshirt this season and have one year of eligibility remaining at FSU, played for NCAA Division I Central Michigan during both the 2005-06 and 2007-08 campaigns. He played in all 28 games and made two starts as a freshman in 2005-06, but did not see game action last season. He averaged 2.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in his initial season with the Chippewas, including two double-figure scoring efforts. Yeazel competed at Schoolcraft Community College the year between his two CMU stints (2006-07) and totaled 13.1 points along with 7.9 rebounds per contest.
Yeazel played prep basketball at Thornapple-Kellogg High School in Middleville and earned third team Class B All-State laurels from both the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News as well as honorable mention honors from the Associated Press. He was a second team Grand Rapids Press All-Area selection and ranked 21st in the state by the Free Press prior to his senior campaign. The three-time all-conference honoree averaged 19.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game as a prep senior.
"Jon is a strong player and a year of adjustment will really help him," said Sall. "He'll still be a critical part of our team this year as he pushes our other guys in practice and steps into a leadership role."
The Ferris men's basketball team posted a 10-19 overall record with nine freshmen in the program last campaign and return four starters along with eight letterwinners this season. Ferris previously advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament in both 2004-05 and 2005-06 after claiming back-to-back league titles in 2003-04 and 2004-05 under Sall's direction.


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