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"60 Minutes of Unnecessary Roughness" . . . Oops!
Sparty No!!!
Wasn't that last punt a perfect analogy for this Michigan State team? They score a TD, or come close to it, and they get a penalty which makes them lose the game.
I thought he was some what pushed into the kicker, but still.
Stay away from the Rose Bowl another 20 years by it....
"I don't know if he hit him," Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said. -- from USAToday today. Guess he didn't see the replay.
You are my hero.
+ Eleventy bazillion.
Them losing on a penalty is poetic justice. Served.
The only way it could've been better was if Gholston had been the one to get the penalty.
That derp was the most enjoyable derp in the history of derps.
Gholson. Tom Gholson, thank you very much.
My wife says MSU plays football like their solar car races. And, she was at the Formula Sun Grand Prix, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and saw MSU's solar car in person. I lol'd loudly at her great analogy.
Man, if I were a state fan, I'd be pissed.
Fortunately, I'm the opposite of a state fan.
If you were a State fan you would be pissed, however, it was the right call, and probably could have been a 15-yarder. Course, I'm sure you're not a State fan, so we're all good!
He ran into the kicking leg, right?
Pissed because you don't think it was a legitimate call or pissed because it was soooo stupid?
I think he means pissed in the sense of "completely fucking wasted on Natty Ice since 2 this afternoon" but I don't wanna put words in his mouth.
"...completely fucking wasted on the four Natty Ices he's had since 2 this afternoon."
Fixed that for you.
the same Isiah Lewis who, as Gordon said, "got trucked like a ho" on Montee Ball's first run from scrimmage game 1 of MooU - Wiscy in East Lansing.
second some idiot Sparty was on Sirius college sports radio tonight congratulating Wiscy but downing UM, remindig the host of Little Brother comment, sayig that Hart works at EMU cause that is the only job he can get and smacking Wal-Mart wolverines. Goes to show UM owns Sparty psychologically and next year on the field.
The inferiority complex is so bad up there that anything that happens to Sparty, whether it is good or bad, is always compared Michigan.
It's not that they had a shot to go to the Rose Bowl and lost legitamately, but that Michigan sucks because they may have a shot at a BCS bowl and boo hoo.
Makes me smile.
Pissed because you're a State fan?
If you were a State fan, I'd be laughing at you now. Good think you're not. It's an evil laugh.
So what are the odds they'll be ranked ahead of us BCS wise. That would be dumb because I don't think any bowl wants them as at large.
I'm kind of hoping we finish 14th and MSU finishes 13th. Then we get picked for a BCS bowl and they don't. That would be perfect.
That would make me go ape if I was a State fan, but seeing as how I am the opposite of that, it is a dream scenario!
There is precedent for this, back in 1999. A repeat would be nice as a reminder to State about who matters nationally.
Teams that should fall below us: Houston, UGA, Oklahoma. That puts us at 13th or so. MSU can't move up by common voting precedence, so that means we should pass them and go to 12th. The only way we don't pass MSU is if Baylor passes both of us, MSU stays at 13 and Michigan goes to 14.
I think we are ranked in the 11-13 range tomorrow. What's good about this, though, is that it probably keeps MSU ahead of TCU, potentially leaving them out of the bowl if Georgia and Houston don't both fall past them. If OSU gets into the NCG, then that means that there are 3 true non-AQ picks in the BCS because Houston is no longer an AQ and Bama would eat the #3/#4 non-champ AQ, leaving Stanford as an at-large team. That opens up potential teams for us to play. Stanford, Baylor, KSU, BSU, VaTech, and WVU are all possibilities at this point.
Moo U always seems to do some stupid $hit to get themselves out of a game. History repeats itself over and over again. Mike Clark (WRIF) is having a meltdown as I type this.
lost so UM still has a good shot at a BCS bowl. OU and UGA losing big help Michigan a lot.
They're already way behind in the computers, so falling even a couple of spots in the polls will be enough for us to pass them.
it's ok people oklahoma lost bad, houston lost, and georgia lost. We'll be in the top 14
Probably not. OU, Georgia, probably Houston will all drop below us.
I think it tastes delicious, not bitter at all.
Bitter like a sweet, sweet jar of Sugar!!!!!
Like a big bowl of Krusty Flakes.
could someone enlighten me on the bitter half of this..? I understand the sweet!
It's bittersweet that it's a virtual lock that Michigan will be BCS Bowling and sparty will not.
Bittersweet would imply that there was something bad about that.
I posted once, and it's all over ... sorry - lol.
I feel, with Michigan and Ohio State down, this was MSU's biggest chance to do something -- go to the ROSE BOWL, while we were down, and it didn't happen... Thing is, Ohio State won't be down for long, nor will Michigan. When will MSU play in the Big Ten Championship again ..... I am betting it'll be awhile.
how is that "down"? Except for losing to an MSU team that, per Brady, manhandled us, and to an Iowa team we should've at least had the chance to tie at the end of regulation, how were we down this season?
Sorry - my bad.
But you can't feel bad for Sparty here .. you can't.
because they didn't pass the course the first time?
/sparty fail
As I remember either they lost big or win. A competitive game won't drop them much.
That helped:)
Apparently over on rcmb that was a "bullshit call" and the punter is a "fucking flopper"
Don't run into the punter -- EVER!
One rose bowl in over 40 years
That screams on how lucky we've been.
Hopefully ... Michigan can get back there soon.
...as the day 4 billion people broke the internet by simultaneously tweeting, e-mailing, blogging and posting a simple two-word phrase....
Sparty gonna spart.
Needs to call every game. I could care less about both of these teams but his announcing made this game for me.
Youtube link to Sparty no?
I officially like the new championship game format. Sitting on the couch eating apple pie while watching that no-tackling joke of a game unfold was highly entertaining.
Dantonio discipline at its finest. Comes back to bite 'em. I can't think of a more Sparty way for that game to end. Hope they like the Outback Bowl.
1st question of post game presser: Mark...so where do u see michigan going bowling...sugar or fiesta?
very sweet indeed!
MD called for the block (according to the radio).
"We're still one of the best 2 teams in the B1G" ....
we will see ... we will see!
Go Blue!
It's amazing how well they played tonight with no Sparty No!! moments. And then when they're in perfect position to come back with 2 minutes left, they pull the second biggest Sparty No!!!! moment of all time. (2006 Notre Dame still ranks first.)
I dunno man. This wasn't an epic collapse, no, but the big stage and bright lights have something to say too. I'm gonna have to say this trumps that one. Also partly because Dantonio was supposed to eliminate Sparty No moments and instead he indirectly created one.
I couldn't disagree more. This was in the conference title game and a shot at their first Rose Bowl in almost a quarter century. This was the best shot MSU had to get to Pasadena and it went up in couch flames because Sam the Eagle thought he'd get cute and call for the most unnecessary punt block in the history of Spartan Football.
No. This was by far the biggest Sparty No moment in their pitiful history.
I guess you're right. First Rose Bowl since the Reagan administration would have been huge.
2006 ND was still epic bad.
Why they hell would you try and block that? Fakes? Penalties? As we saw, any mistake ends the game.
as they mentioned how bad it was to lose on a roughing the kicker call!
It keeps cracking me up watching him practically giggle with MSU hatred.
Even if sporty wants to try and defend themselves, by using the excuse of the punter "faked" it. Lewis still ran into him. ERGO, state blows
Sparty losing a close one is bad for us BCS-wise, but still: a perfect ending. Sparty, No! indeed.
I had full-on hyena laughter going on for a solid 5 minutes after that penalty was called. I even danced.
Karma's a bitch
To quote the German foosball player on Community this week: "I wish there was a word to describe the pleasure I feel at viewing your misfortune".
Community's writing is above so many other sitcoms'.
ze German would know more words in his own language: schadenfreude
I really think he is going to cry on this Brewster interview right now.
HAHA, on the penalty "I don't know if he touched the guy or not". What a crybaby.
"I don't know if we'll go to a BCS game or not, we're certainly one of the best 2 teams in the conference..."
Man, this guy is whining like a baby.
That was incredibly hilarious...but the sweetest part of that interview was the subtly ironic part where he basically scoffed at the idea that the game hinged on Wisconsin's "throw it up and pray" 4th down play that led to the GW TD. Just delicious.
dantonio just said he's not sure his guy touched the punter
Wasn't able to watch. Anyone have a link to a video of the penalty?
Isiah Lewis is a hoe
At the BCS. He Sparty'd it and now he gets blown up by Arkansas
Plaxico'd it!
They did beat Michigan. If a BCS bid is to be determined by play on the field then MSU deserves a bid over Michigan. However, we adults understand that the BCS is a business and as a business they will take the option with the highest level of earning potential. UM is that option in this scenario.
The BCS ratings are already going to be brutal this year, they don't need another team with a "meh" fanbase.
10-3 we're 10-2, Nebraska is 9-3 They beat us, we beat Nebraska, nebraska beat them. We beat ND also, they didn't. Our resume is better than theirs.
k, just FTW.
got hammered by two teams that Michigan beat, one of those Neb, Michigan beat in convincing fashion. To me that makes the two teams pretty similar, in terms of deserving a spot. One head to head win does not represent the entirety of the two team's resumes.
Bourbon Street is so much sweeter than Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. GO BLUE!
So Sparty way to lose. I actually think for competitiveness they would give Oregon a much tougher time than Wiscy.
But a loss in a way only Sparty could conceive...
Outstanding, simply outstanding Team Dantonio.
Bourbon Street is so much sweeter than Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. GO BLUE!
I really don't care what this does to what bowl we land in - we'll get a good one, far better than in the last 3 years, and a really good chance to win, no matter what. I'm just so happy to see Sparty go down . . . due to stupid penalties no less. I grit my teeth and curse under breath watching MSU. Honestly, I hate OSU and ND (but generally respect them - okay, maybe not OSU so much) but I despise, revile, abhor MSU.
I enjoyed that Sparty moment immensely.
That was the mother of all Sparty No plays. You're going to get the ball back in decent field position with nearly two minutes and only needing a field goal to tie. You don't even THINK about rushing the punter on 4th and 3 in that situation. That may have been the single dumbest penalty I've ever seen any team take, and I vividly remember the 2001 MSU and 2006 OSU games.
That was what went through my head as I watched Sparty do what they do best--implode.
The Spartans of centuries past were known for their discipline. These Spartans are known for their lack thereof. Oh, the delicious irony.
Bourbon Street is so much sweeter than Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa - GO BLUE!
Attempting to block that punt was almost as stupid as tsiO trying to block the punt against LSU in the 2008 MNC. The only difference was the LSU punter got leveled and the Badger punter kind of World Cup'd it. But still funny to see Sparty implode so close to grabbing the brass ring.
The only thing that bothered me about the game was the final score. Brought back some tough memories.
I am going to sleep like a little kid tonight with gum drops and sugar plumbs dancing in my dreams with Isaiah Lewis (ss- #9) crying in the background. Lol. Priceless!
I just love how they're bitching about the officiating when they constantly call us out on bitching about officiating.
at The Only Colors are calling it a legitimate call. Some from other fan bases are sympathizing w/ them saying they got screwed. But credit to the Sparty fan base as most weren't whining.
I'm reading RCMB, and there's only a few who are saying it was legit.
My favorite: "watching the replay...UW fans should thank the UW player who blocked/pushed Lewis a little bit.....Lewis would not have run into the punter if he had not been pushed."
God forbid an offensive lineman pushes a player who's trying to block a punt. The Wisconsin player wasn't even beat on that play, he shoved him to the outside, but Lewis's momentum carried him right into the punter. There's at least a 2 second delay from the block to the penalty.
He was fairly close to being blocked into the punter. The blocker changed his path. That said, too bad Sparty, enjoy watching Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl.
What makes this even more priceless is they are bitching about the overrule following instant replay of Keyshawn Martin's catch, where he probably came down out of bounds and certainly bobbled and dropped the ball.
On the other hand, they supported the overrule following instant replay of Fitz's touchdown against Ohio.
Huh, right?
Sparty No! - but a Sparty's gotta be what a Sparty's gonna be. I thought they had broken the Same Old Sparty routine of boneheaded penalties. I was wrong - SOS returns!
Is East Lansing on fire yet???? Probably some cars and couches at least?
Anyone taking bets on how many couches are burning in EL right now?
I was literally just thinking today after Dantonio went for 2 in the first that the downfall of this team would be his cocky ass "no one can touch me" attitude when making play calls...I love that he got exactly what he deserved---not going to lie though, I feel bad for that poor kid.
Is East Lansing on fire yet???? Probably some cars and couches at least?
in my mind I had written a nice post about how this team of sparties was different, how it was time to acknowledge that Dantonio can coach, and he has changed the attitude around the MSU program. How they weren't going away and would probably be our biggest challenger to future Division titles (still will be esp with their f'd up Big Ten schedule in 2013 and 2014).
Then this
I mean I'm really starting to believe we are back and MSU is back to being 'thats why your Michigan State'.
why my Michigan State is what? Ugh.
State's dirty play all year has caught up with them. Karma is a bitch
Also, I'm calling complete bullshit that Sam the Eagle called for the punt block. He's just protecting his player. It's a good gesture but it doesn't make him any less of a turd.
I see others are thinking the same thing. I would not want to be in EL tonight (or ever really for that matter)
The difference between Sparty and Michigan is that Michigan fans can be unbiased when we need to. Sparty got jobbed by the refs tonight, on that bogus call. But, Sparty won the first meeting on pure luck, and Wisconsin won this one on something very similar. At first I thought Wisconsin didn't play well, then I realized Wisconsin really isn't very good, especially on defense. Sparty is good on D, no doubt, and looked great on O against a very bad Wisconsin D. Keshawn Martin is LEGIT, and I'm glad Cunningham is gone.
I don't want this Championship game at an indoor, pro venue. Something about roses indoors doesn't feel right.
I don't see what was bogus about the call. Dude ran into the kicker. It was a 5 yarder, not a 15 yarder. Legit call.
Do you really think that wasn't a legitimate running into the kicker penalty?
Kid dove. Bigger problem is that they call it like they MUST.CALL.PENALTY. He wouldn't have gone down without diving. Those plays should draw an unsportsmanlike flag. Two flags cancel each other out and replay down.
Totally legitimite. Guy runs into kicker, it's an automatic penalty. That gets called 100 percent of the time.
actually, not true and this made it all the more hilarious: Oklahoma State had at least 3 running into the/roughing the kicker penalties and only one was called.
This was the absolute definition of Sparty No!!
Disagree. What happened in this game will get called 100% of the time, and a Sparty fan I was watching it with agreed. Bad way to end the game for them, but schadenfreude for us!
I don't know what to tell you because it went uncalled twice in the OSU/OU game.
So you can disagree, but you'd be wrong.
2 40 left, if you don't get it you've got to hope you stop them and they kick a field goal with a minute thirty left. Instead, you punt, and just hope you get them 3 and out. Amazing.
In good field position, with a great return, and lots of time, against a defense he's shredded, just needing to get into FG range.
Now thinking you need a punt block in that situation....
The best part is they lose almost their entire offense for when we play them next year.
Great success. High five!!!
They lose most of their passing attack, with Cousins, Cunningham, Martin, Nichol, and even Linthicum all moving on. They return all 3 backs and 4 of 5 starting OL, but the OL had some issues this year.
(Partly anticipated by Eve_of_the_rivalry above) was the fact that prior to this the announcers just couldn't shut up about the "riverboat gambler" D'Antonio. "Does that look like the face of a riverboat gambler?" blah blah. After he went for two. After he did the roll out and pass on fourth and short, etc. etc.
Well, there's a reason why more people aren't riverboat gamblers. Sometimes when you take chances it will blow up in your face. The two point conversion worked, the punt block failed in the way that punt block attempts often do. The cautious play would have been to trust his offence, which had been moving the ball and had scored a lot of points. Tell your special teams players not to go near the punter under any circumstances. He rolled the dice, and learned why riverboat gamblers so often end up broke.
That. Was. Hilarious. After Wisconsin spends 58.5 minutes shooting themselves in the foot with sloppy play and terrible defense, Sparty manages to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. The fact that there was any Spartan within 10 feet of the punter is a sure sign that Dantonio is an idiot. They didn't need a punt block, and the only focus of that play should have been getting the ball back into the hands of their offense that had moved the ball on Wisconsin all day long. Dantonio is a fucking arrogant prick, and got what he and his team deserved.
Video plays there that shows the penalty.
People complaining about it don't have a leg to stand on (HA!). Running into the kicker is a zero-tolerence penalty. You run into the kicker without touching the ball, it's a penalty. If you're lucky it's 5 instead of 15 but it's always something. Non-negotiable.
MSU is an irrelevant program!! GO BLUE!!!
"roughing" the kicker. so apropos. Rather Hall's on DEFCON 5.
Thank God for that Sparty loss. I'm not sure I could have handled any more of Mark D smugly proclaiming that "times have changed." Not so fast, my friend. Looking forward to seeing Michigan back where they belong in years to come under Hoke.
Yes - D'Antonio looked very proud after that 2 point conversion succeeded. And then, subsequent in time, he fell. I have this weird feeling that there's a saying in there somewhere.
The luck finally ran out on those criminals from EL hahaha. We wolverines get the last laugh as usual. Little brother, the dream is over lol. Dantonio can cry me a fucking river! SPARTY NOOOOO!!!
I wouldn't want to be a sofa in east Lansing tonight.
That's was an incredibly hard loss and it couldn't have happened to a better team. This one will sting in EL for a long time.
I wonder if Sparty has a fancy name for their punt block, ala Little Giant? If not, maybe for the bowl game they can call it "Wilted Rose."
The winner against Wisky last time was "The Rocket." Perhaps this one was "The Challenger?"
option for funny, but disturbing.
Even for Sparty fans. That is straight SEC type BS, maybe worse.
Well, to be fair to Dantonio (not that he deserves it), the Wisky kicker put on an Oscar-winning performance. I agree the penalty had to be called, but the punter was not hit hard enough to go down in legit fashion.
The punter was legitimately hit, and that will get called all the time.
and that the penalty is always going to be called. But if you think the punter was hit hard enough to legitimately fall down, you need to watch the replay a few more times. He purposely pulled up one leg as he spun around and then fell down like an 8-year old acting like he got shot while playing war out in the front yard. The penalty would have been called regardless, but his acting job was frosting on the cake. I hope a Michigan punter in the same situation would be able to do as well.
It should never have come to that—Sparty was an idiot going for the punt block in the first place. The most important thing was to just get the ball back; they were playing with fire by trying to block the punt, and they got burned. No sympathies from me.
Yeah, but I think it's pointless for Dantonio to complain about a flop when he probably coaches his own punter to do the same in the same situation. I'd think any good punter in the country would've done the same thing - heads up play to sell it to the refs.
Eh, it was totally legit. He touched the kickers outstretched leg. That will get a flag everytime, no matter the acting. If you dont want a penalty, dont go after the kick.
Above all else, Sparty needed the ball back. Had they gotten it, there was plenty of time on the clock, and they'd been just killing Wisky on those quick passes to the outside WRs. All they needed was a field goal to send the game into OT.
That was the same lamebrain thing that cost us in the 2009 Purdue game; late in the game we needed the ball back; instead, GERG calls for the punt block, predictably we ran into their kicker, enabling PU to keep their drive alive and seal our doom.
Sparty has never Spartied quite so hard as they Spartied tonight.
They got what they deserve...Karma is a bitch....
Protective services are in EL right now watching #9... haha poor fella, he's gonna get lynched.


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Original URL: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/10/29/ubuntu_upgrade_woes/
Hyperic charges after disgruntled Ubuntu upgraders
When will Bill Gates fix my Vista box?
Posted in The Channel, 29th October 2007 17:56 GMT
Comment Canonical's release of a fresh version of Ubuntu has been met with plenty of grumbles. And now we find some other open source players trying to cash in on Ubuntu's issues.
Your reporter shifted from 7.04 to 7.10 (Gutsy Gibbon) right when the new OS became available. Well, by "right when," I mean after a 26 hour download.
I rarely get excited about software but will admit some giddiness around seeing all Gutsy had to offer in its polished form. As it turned out, that experience was not available to me. Gutsy booted up and refused to start the graphical user interface (GUI) on my Dell Inspiron 1420 notebook.
Embracing the open source "community," I made my way through a few message boards looking for tips on rectifying GUI issues. Nothing worked. I also went over to Dell's dedicated 7.10 wiki page but found no mention of my particular problem.
Being a Linux novice and a self-serving hack, I abused my position as a reporter and e-mailed Canonical chief Mark Shuttleworth about the issue. Shuttleworth was kind enough to put me in touch with whiz Bryce Harrington. "Run - sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg," Harrington told me, and life got better.
My GUI has returned, but I'm now barred from using the 3-D graphics tools that I could use before with 7.04. That's a pain since I'm a sucker for eye candy, but I understand there are a couple of fixes to try.
Apparently other Dell users were hit by the same difficulties, although the GUI conundrum remains absent from the Dell Wiki Known Issues, as of this writing.
Meanwhile, other users complained about serious networking problems with Gutsy.
Systems management software maker Hyperic has seized on these networking issues in particular to promote the 7.10-ready release of its Hyperic HQ package. "If you think you're desktop issues suck, imagine them on a server farm?" - seems to be the marketing threat.
"This being a laptop, of course, I didn't need a tool to tell me that the name resolving lagged," Hyperic wrote. "But what if this were just one out of hundreds or thousands of machines in a data center? And in that data center, there were hundreds of new machines using an upgraded operating system. How would any ops person know that something was adding a few seconds of lag to each DNS request? Unfortunately, they most likely wouldn't know until it was too late, ie. after stuff was breaking and business was adversely affected.
"But it's nice to know that someone *could* know about this problem before the data center was toast."
That is comforting, isn't it?
Ubuntu - even with its gooey, hippy-center - seems to suffer from much of the same bad karma as other versions of Linux. It's just damn tough to please such a diverse set of users on diverse hardware. This helps explain why it takes Microsoft years and years to dump out a new operating system. My mum would be in shock if her GUI disappeared. And I doubt that Bill Gates would follow Shuttleworth's lead and issue personal follow ups.
I can understand and forgive some of the rough around the edges bits and pieces with Ubuntu. I am, however, confused about Dell's role in all of this. How can a company of its size that's presumably moving tens of thousands of Ubuntu machines not make sure that its hardware is ready for a major upgrade? Surely, Dell could detect problems and ask Canonical politely to include the fixes.
Even with all of these complications, my Ubuntu system remains my favorite to use at the moment. It runs with a speed unmatched by Vista and has a certain muscle lost with the Jobsian puffery known as Mac OS X. ®

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In continued new-school-year efforts to procrastinate at every turn, here I am on the eve of a terrifying bell-ringer exam on the upper skeleton. The whole thing. All the little bumps, grooves, tubercles and epicondyles. Add to that the stress of endless readings, my honours project looming in the background and the even bigger, darker cloud of grad school.
Nonetheless, I'm still knitting.
That's a swatch I worked on last week for a hat for James. He's heading off to Europe for a week on Friday, and it's my duty as knitter and girlfriend to keep that head warm from afar. I had him choose a yarn from Mr. Yarn and he chose Madelinetosh Tosh DK in Fig. It's great to work with, and I even got a skein for myself to play with later. The hat's coming along nicely as well. It's morphed into a hybrid of the Jacques Cousteau hat and the decreasing in Turn a Square. He's tremendously picky and never wants to be knit for, so I hope it comes out to his liking in the end.
Apart from that, here are some small joys around these parts:
A fancy and beautiful new necklace from Kate Miss of For Me, For You. I spent way too long admiring her jewellery and took the plunge.
My new latte making suite. I also invested in a Moka pot and an adorable bowl from Anthropologie. I'm hoping to accumulate a set of them over the next year, and 1 is a good start. Not to mention it's the perfect size for a sleep deterring caffeinated treat! This weekend's project is to perfect the pumpkin spice latte as I just can't afford to buy them every day at Starbucks.
Autumn in the river valley. Simply the most beautiful thing. It was also quite hilarious to watch Birch try and get the boats full of rowers coming down the river. (Don't worry, we kept a close eye on him to make sure he didn't get taken away)
Happy Monday!
(Also, most of the photos were, as you guessed, taken with the Instagram app. I drank the Kool-Aid and it's oh, so sweet)
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Have you seen this pumpkin spice latte recipe? I haven't tried it, but I think about it often!ReplyDelete
Heather (cdnknitchick on rav)(I hate my screen name). :)
That's actually the one I dug up last week! I have to go to bulk barn this weekend to get all the spices I need to DIY some pumpkin pie spice since it's so expensive to buy premade. Oh, and you should change your rav name if you don't like yours.. I think they let you change it 3 times. Totally worth it, I'm glad I did!
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. --Familiar faces in Kellie Cook and Tacarra Hayes, and a new face in Molly Heady, were three of the several women's basketball headliners who came away with a bevy of honors at the annual Tennessee Tech women's basketball Awards Dinner Thursday evening.
Hayes earned her second consecutive Most Valuable Player award and is the first player to win the MVP award in back-to-back seasons since Emily Christian in 2006.
Heady received a pair of awards including the Frank Porter Award that is given to a player for their overall contributions to he program. She also took the Freshman of the Year award.
Kellie Cook was awarded her second straight John P. Hendrix Leadership award, becoming just the fourth Golden Eagle to receive the award on two occasions.
Other awards winners Thursday included Briana Jordan, who won the Most Improved award, and Kylie Cook, who was named Miss Golden Eagle. Academic award certificates were also awarded to Katherine Barker, Kellie Cook, Kylie Cook and Molly Heady.
Hayes, a guard out of Lebanon, Ky., led the Golden Eagles in several categories this season including points (16.9 ppg), rebounds (7.5 rpg) and assists (4.6 apg). An all-OVC first team honoree for the second straight season, Hayes was named the OVC Player of the Week three times, and recorded a team-high seven double-doubles. In the OVC, Hayes ranked in the top-10 in several categories, including points (4th), rebounds (6th) and assists (2nd).
A forward out of Clarkrange, Tenn., Heady finished second on the team in scoring (8.8 ppg) and third on the team in rebounds (5.6 rpg). As the only freshman to play in every game this season, Heady scored at least 10 points in 14 games and tallied her first career double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds against Murray State, en route to being named to the OVC all-freshman team. A solid sharpshooter, Heady finished the season second on the team in field goal percentage (47.1%) and first in the OVC in free throw shooting percentage (85.5%).
Jordan, a guard out of Atlanta, Ga., was named the team's Most Improved Player, for her play during the closing weeks of the season. During the final 14 games of the season, she played at least 22 minutes a game, which included eight starts. She finished the year second on the team in assists and steals with 87 and 45, respectively.
Kellie Cook, who earned her second straight John P. Hendrix Leadership award, appeared in 28 games, despite battling a series of injuries throughout the season.
Kylie Cook was named Miss Golden Eagle for her character both on and off the court. Kylie, who was one of five players to play in all 31 games this season, finished the year second on the team in three-point field goals with 41.
The Golden Eagles finished their season with a 23-8 record, and captured the OVC regular season championship. Tech also made its fourth appearance in the WNIT Tournament.


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Lauderdale County, Miss. A Lauderdale County home has been destroyed by fire. It occurred around 9:20 Wednesday morning at a house on Lake Street. The fire caused a cloud of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Ed Wood, who lives across the street from the house, was one of the first to notice it.
"I smelled something back there and I said, 'What in the world is somebody burning something back there,' because I knew it rained yesterday. I said, 'Surely, ain't nobody burning nothing this early in the morning!"
That's when Wood says his brother told him about the fire.
"Well, they were all running around out there by the time I got out here, and a little girl that lives there walked down the street; I don't know where she went," says Ray Wood.
When firefighters arrived flames were showing.
"When we got here we found that the house was approximately 70% involved," says Lauderdale County Fire Coordinator, Allan Dover. He says the good thing is that no one was hurt.
"When we arrived here there was an 18 wheeler parked here Thank God that someone left the keys and we were able to move it and get it out of the way. 'We had some reports that someone was inside, but as soon as I got here everyone had left the home."
Volunteers from the: Meehan, Lost Gap, South, Suqualena, Clarkdale and Collinsville Volunteer Fire Departments all responded to the blaze.
"It was a great loss because when you arrive and 70% of a 1500 square foot structure is involved, pretty much all you can do is hold it in place," says Dover.
At this time it's unknown how long it will take investigators to determine the exact cause.


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FREDONIA - Jennifer Phillips Russo is holding an artwork contest for her second book of "The Dragon Birthmark" series.
This challenge promotes visual literacy and confidence, as well as provides student artists with the opportunity to have their personal artwork published at no cost to them, if chosen.
"The Dragon Birthmark" follows the story of an 11-year-old boy's journey to self-identity through a fantastic adventure, speckled with legend and lore, and offering a few great lessons and themes throughout the story.
"'The Dragon Birthmark: World in the Shadows' is an entertaining, thought-provoking book that takes the reader into the world of imagination and fantasy through the eyes of an 11-year-old boy," Fredonia Elementary School Principal Amy Piper said.
Russo, a local resident of Fredonia, is in the process of completing the sequel to "The Dragon Birthmark." With an insatiable desire to spark imagination and creativity in her readers, she has created the art contest for students across the state and nation. This contest provides the opportunity to sketch characters or scenes from the second book, which will be featured and published in the book if chosen as a winner. All middle and high school students are eligible to enter the contest.
Students will be able to submit their artwork pieces through the novel's website. An online gallery is also available through the website, which gives contestants the chance to see examples of artwork that other students have created and submitted. A description of the characters to be sketched can be found at www.TheDragonBirthmark.com, as well as detailed rules and entry guidelines for this free contest.


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43 U.S. Code § 992 - Sale of erroneously designated water-covered areas in Arkansas
The Secretary of the Interior, in his judgment and discretion, is authorized to sell, in the manner hereinafter provided in this section, any of those public lands situated in the State of Arkansas which were originally erroneously meandered and shown upon the official plats as water-covered areas, and which are not lawfully appropriated by a qualified settler or entryman claiming under the public land laws.
Any citizen of the United States who in good faith under color of title or claiming as a riparian owner, prior to September 21, 1922, placed valuable improvements upon or reduced to cultivation any of the lands subject to the operation of this section, shall have a preferred right to file in the office of the officer, as the Secretary of the Interior may designate, of the United States land office of the district in which the lands are situated, an application to purchase the lands thus improved by them at any time within ninety days from September 21, 1922, if the lands have been surveyed and plats filed in the United States land office; otherwise within ninety days from the filing of such plats. Every such application must be accompanied with satisfactory proof that the applicant is entitled to such preference right and that the lands which he applies to purchase are not in the legal possession of an adverse claimant.
Upon the filing of an application to purchase any lands subject to the operation of this section, together with the required proof, the Secretary of the Interior shall cause the lands described in said application to be appraised, said appraisal to be on the basis of the value of such lands at the date of appraisal, exclusive of any increased value resulting from the development or improvement thereof for agricultural purposes by the applicant or his predecessor in interest, but inclusive of the stumpage value of any timber cut or removed by the applicant or his predecessor in interest.
An applicant who applies to purchase lands under the provisions of this section, in order to be entitled to receive a patent must within thirty days from receipt of notice of appraisal by the Secretary of the Interior pay to the officer, as the Secretary of the Interior may designate, of the United States land office of the district in which the lands are situated the appraised price of the lands, and thereupon a patent shall issue to said applicant for such lands as the Secretary of the Interior shall determine that such applicant is entitled to purchase under this section. The proceeds derived by the Government from the sale of lands hereunder shall be covered into the United States Treasury and applied as provided by law for the disposal of the proceeds from the sale of public lands.
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to prescribe all necessary rules and regulations for administering the provisions of this section and determining conflicting claims arising hereunder.
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174,64 Stat. 1262, set out under section 1451 of this title.
"Officer, as the Secretary of the Interior may designate" substituted for "register" on authority of section 403 of Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, which abolished all registers of district land offices and transferred functions of register of district land office to Secretary of the Interior. See section 403 of Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, set out as a note under section 1 of this title.
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Earlier seasons, yes.
Do you like Seinfeld?
It just seems forced and lazy now. Very inconsistent nowadays but it's maybe because the earlier seasons were fantastic and it just feels like it went downhill.
I'm going to be a bit controversial: Are you a virgin?
and the 'do you like my avatar' joke would work better if you didn't change it right after posting.
have you ever smoked weed?
Never! im straightedge for life!
Ever been at a cd store such as FYE, where you can put on the headphones and preview a cd, and contemplated listening to William Hung's album?
Nope !
Do you like Axel Roses ?
My Simpsons Season 26 Ratings/Reviews:
Clown in the Dumps : 1/5 / The Wreck of the Relationship : 3,5/5 / Super Franchise Me : 3/5 / Simpson Horror Show XXV : 2,75/5
Nope! SLASH was Guns N' Roses, just sayin'.
Are you doing anything for St. Patrick's Day?
maybe have a shamrock shake at mcdonald's or some small thing like that.
what is one of your favorite tv shows that you wish would be released on dvd?
By far, definitely Muppet Babies. So sad that it's not on anywhere (except maybe some stupid station that forgets to upgrade their signage)
Do you have break this week? Because I do!
"Alright, can you read this out for me?"
"No, no, no! The letters!"
"Scratchnsniff, Scratchnsniff, Scratchnsniff..."
"Hey! Dr. Otto Scratchnsniff, you might have won a million dollars!"
"Are you married?"
"Well, with a temper like that, he'll never!:)"
Yes, and I'm lovin' it.
How's the weather where you are?
Both sunny, stormy and hot as hell.
What's your favourite video game?
I have quite a few but right now but it's probably the Assassin's Creed series.
How about you?
The God of War Trilogy is superb!
Favorite 80s song?
$ For Nothing-Dire Straits
LEAST favorite 1980's song?
"We Didn't Start The Fire"-Billy Joel
Do you like fish sandwiches?
Yes I do; I have them for lunch at school nearly every day!
Do you believe in the importance of proper grammar?
Favorite and least favorite by season
1. Krusty Gets Busted Theres No Disgrace Like Home 2. Bart Gets an F Dead Putting Society 3. Homer at the Bat Like Father, Like Clown 4. Brother From the Same Planet Krusty Gets Kancelled 5. Cape Feare Lady Bouviers Lover 6. Homer Badman Another Simpsons Clip Show 7. King-Size Homer Lisa the Iconoclast 8. Homers Enemy El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer 9. Bart Carny The Trouble With Trillions 10. Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo Homer Simpson in: Kidney Trouble 11. Guess Whos Coming to Criticize Dinner? Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder 12. HOMЯ Tennis the Menace 13. Tales From the Public Domain She of Little Faith 14. The Dad Who Knew Too Little Helter Shelter 15. I, Annoyed Grunt)-bot Bart-Mangled Banner 16. A Star is Torn On a Clear Day I Cant See My Sister 17. My Fair Laddy Bonfire of the Manatees 18. The Haw-Hawed Couple You Kent Always Say What You Want 19. Funeral for a Fiend All About Lisa 20. Gone Maggie Gone The Good, the Sad and the Drugly 21. The Bob Next Door The Color Yellow 22. Donnie Fatso Love is a Many Strangled Thing 23. The Falcon and the Dohman A Totally Fun Thing That Bart Will Never Do Again 24. Hardly Kirk-ing Moonshine River 25. The War of Art What to Expect When Barts Expecting 26. Sky Police Lets Go Fly a Coot 27. Halloween of Horror Lisa With an S 28. There Will Be Buds Moho House 29. Springfield Splendor Throw Grampa From the Dane
Do you believe in spell check?
I am spell check
do you get pissed when people correct your grammar?
No, because I'm really good at it and I'm usually the one correcting people. Although I went to college to be a writer/journalist, I'm not anal and picky about it.
Is that a good enough answer?
is there anyone on this site you feel you need to apologize to them for something you did in the past?
Nope but I think some other people deserve apologies from other people...but that's none of my business.
Have you seen the movie "Night of the Comet"?
should I?
I've never seen it, so I'm not a good person to ask.
Should I have been the one to answer that question?
will you be watching the new south park tonight?
Hopefully, I'm not too sure right now.
Are you a fan of South Park?
Shadow The Hedgehog's Top 5 Episodes
5. This Little Wiggy
4. Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind
3. Brawl in the Family
2. Bart Sells His Soul
1. Mother Simpson
Seasons Ranking: 9>7>The Movie>8>5>13>28>4>6>14>15>3>10>2>1>19>26>24>17>21>27>18>12>22>16>20>25>11>23
why was fan italicized?
I'm not sure.
Why not!?
because there isn't a difference between fan and fan
or is there?
I suppose it could signify a difference between casual fan and hardcore fan.
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i guess
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A month before the start of the World Cup soccer tournament, organized labor groups across Brazil have begun a series of strikes and other protests for higher pay and better working conditions.
Associations of police officers, teachers, transportation workers, public employees and security guards have all left their posts or engaged in demonstrations, joining groups of homeless people and political activists also taking to the streets as the June 12 kickoff of the FIFA competition looms.
Brazil unrest: An article in the May 18 Section A about labor protests in Brazil only weeks before the start of the World Cup soccer tournament said the U.S. national soccer team is scheduled to play Germany on June 28. The game is scheduled for June 26.
More actions are planned in coming days, adding to the concern that as the eyes of the world focus on the South American nation, it might be paralyzed by widespread protests similar to those in which more than 1 million people participated last summer.
"The government has paid all its attention to building soccer stadiums up to First World FIFA standards, while our schools continue at the lowest standards," said Claudio Fonseca, president of the striking Sao Paulo municipal teachers union, which sent thousands into the streets Thursday. "We need money to raise salaries, build and repair schools."
The most chaotic job action took place in Recife, where the U.S. national soccer team is scheduled to play Germany on June 28. Police left the community unprotected for three days last week. Brazilian media broadcast scenes of looting and violence. At least 17 people were reported dead before the federal government sent in the military to provide emergency security and police called off their strike.
Other police groups have promised a day of national "paralysis" on Wednesday.
The addition of organized interest groups with specific demands to the mix of demonstrations around the World Cup is a new development here. Protests in the last year had mostly consisted of mass marches in which participants vocalized a broad set of sometimes contradictory complaints.
Unions and other groups of workers may be using the period before the tournament, a time when the federal government is desperate to establish order, as a negotiating tool, said David Fleischer, a political scientist at the University of Brasilia.
"The government is in a very weak bargaining position right now, and any strike will create much more pressure for terms to be met than they would under normal circumstances," he said. "We can expect a lot more strikes over the next three weeks."
For years, officials have promised that the World Cup would serve as an opportunity to improve the lives of Brazilians as well as project a positive image to the world. But opinion here has soured amid accusations of corruption and excessive spending; polls show that a small majority thinks the World Cup will do more harm than good in the long term.
Unlike social demonstrators who say they want to disrupt the event, police and government workers are likely to call off their protests before kickoff.
"We don't want to continue any protest during the actual World Cup. Taking police off the streets during such an event would be unacceptable blackmail," said Janio Bosco Gandra, president of the Brazilian Confederation of Civil Police Workers, which is organizing Wednesday's "paralysis" day involving civil, federal and highway police.
"We want to send the message that the government has had no strategy to improve its security forces, which has left Brazil vulnerable to violence and corruption," said Bosco Gandra. "Before the World Cup, our officers have been given nonlethal weapons, but they don't know how to use them, and they don't know whom they're allowed to shoot them at.
"They received no training at all.... We need new investments and policies to deal with serious problems, including the criminals dressed up as police officers," he said, referring to corrupt or abusive officers.
Police in Brazil are widely accused of human rights abuses, and participation in last year's protests exploded after military police cracked down on demonstrators in Sao Paulo. As the movement grew, the marches increasingly took on themes such as inadequate public education and healthcare, abusive police and excessive World Cup spending.
On Thursday, about 1,500 protesters clashed with police in Sao Paulo, as additional groups of homeless, teachers and fast-food workers carried out separate street actions throughout the day.
Teachers have taken to the streets in Rio de Janeiro, where security guards also continue to picket. City Hall workers in World Cup host city Belo Horizonte remain on strike, as do bus drivers in the interior state of Goias.
Teacher organizer Fonseca said Brazil's educators were locked in a struggle for resources and that the strike was not timed to coincide with the World Cup.
"We have nothing against the World Cup," Fonseca said. "If the government had money left over to pay for everything, there would be no problem."
Bevins is a special correspondent.


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The Celtic Women return with a collection of memorable highlights and songs from their past three hit concerts on Celtic Woman: The Greatest Journey at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Rick Steves winds through the most romantic spots in Europe, from Spain to the Czech Republic in Rick Steves' Romantics' Europe at 9 p.m. Sunday.
Yanni Voices at 8:30 p.m. Monday brings together Yanni's four discovered voices and his world-class orchestra for an enchanting performance in Acapulco.
Designed to drive beneficial chemical, physical and functional change in the brain, the Brain Fitness Program at 10:30 p.m. Monday combines researched findings and scientifically-based brain exercises to keep the brain in top form as we age.
Nova at 7 p.m. Tuesday follows musician Mark Everett as he travels across America learning about his estranged father, one of America's top quantum physicists, Hugh Everett.
In the latest production of the My Music series, My Generation – The 60s at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and 8 p.m. Saturday covers the essential folk rock, R&B and pop from the decade of peace, love and protest.
In Suze Orman's Women & Money at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Suze gives her insights into the dysfunctional relationship women have with their money, offering solutions and knowledge to help them make more out of the money they already have.
Legendary Grammy Award-winners The Police perform in this once-in-a-lifetime concert from their 2007 farewell tour in Buenos Aires in Great Performances at 7 p.m. Wednesday and 10:30 p.m. Friday.
Hosted by Bill Murray, Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago features Clapton's ultimate collaboration with hit artists like Derek Trucks, Buddy Guy, Willie Nelson and others in Great Performances at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and 10 p.m. Saturday.
With interview segments with Dr. Betty Sue Flowers, Awakening in the Now at 7 p.m. Thursday is the first broadcast of Eckhart Tolle lectures, putting the Tolle phenomenon into context, personally and culturally.
In a celebration of one of music's legends David Foster, stars Andrea Bocelli, Brian McKnight and Celine Dion, among others, join together for a one-night-only concert in Great Performances at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Filmed at the Symphony Hall in Boston, Chris Botti in Boston at 10 p.m. Thursday features trumpeter Chris Botti and friends like Sting, John Mayer and Yo-Yo Ma.
Bruce Springsteen reunites with the Sessions Band in Dublin, Ireland for a special live performance in Bruce Springsteen with the Sessions Band Live at 9 p.m. Friday.


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(AP) — Authorities say a 5-year-old Ohio boy with cerebral palsy became wedged between furniture and suffocated to death while playing with his twin brother.
Investigators say Christian Shelton died Monday after he got stuck between a couch and a chair that had been pushed into a reclining position while the twins played at their Hamilton Township home.
A Warren County coroner's investigator says Christian's twin also has cerebral palsy and couldn't get the recliner, whose frame covered part of his brother's neck and chest, to go forward.
Their father tried to resuscitate his son, who was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Family members considered the boys miracle babies because they survived being born at 23 weeks with cerebral palsy.


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JACKSON (WILX)-- A plea deal keeps a former judge of Jackson County out of jail.
Former Judge James Justin plead guilty to nixing traffic tickets. He's accused of dismissing tickets for his wife and members of his staff as far back at 2006. Justin's attorney says judges across the state should take note.
Justin stood up in the courtroom Tuesday morning, this time on the opposite side of the judges bench and pled guilty to 4 accounts of "willful neglect," brought down from 4 felonies of misconduct by the prosecution.
Justin admitted to dismissing two tickets that had been issued to his wife and two tickets that had been issued to members of his staff without a hearing or notice to prosecutors. He is facing up to 4 thousand dollars in fines.
"He did what he did. If he had to do it over again he would have simply called the city attorney or township attorney and sought their approval for dismissal," said Defense Attorney Al Brandt.
It was brought up in the trial that former Judge Justin wasn't the only one that had been dismissing tickets. In the Jackson County District Court last year there were more than 200 dismissals by judges.
"If you really believe these are really the only 4 tickets that were dismissed youre missing the point. They're dismissed all the time. It does violate the statute but when you have 40 thousand tickets coming through a district court it's the only way to control your docket," said Brandt.
Prosecutor Gregory Townsend had no comment.
Brandt says the trial stands as a warning to all other judges that maybe doing the same thing Justin had done.
"The takeaway is it needs to be done properly and not short handed," said Brandt.
No date has been set for when Justin will be sentenced.


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After a long wait, we finally received Sony's latest 16X internal burner, the DW-G120A, which adds reading and writing support for DVD-RAM media, while also supporting 8X DVD±R DL writing.
Most of Sony's optical drives are OEM, from various manufacturers such as Optorite in the past, LiteOn mostly but also BenQ. This time, as it happened with the previous Sony drive that we reviewed a couple of months ago, the DW-G120A is an LiteOn OEM SHM-165P6S.
- Features
- Specifications
Below are the main specs as given by NeroInfoTool, VSO Inspector and DVDInfoPro:
- Nero InfoTool
- VSO Inspector
- DVD InfoPro
- The Drive
We received the bulk version of the Sony DW-G102A with bundled Nero OEM software.
The Nero OEM includes:
- Front panel view
The sample we received was white, with a light-blue colored DVD MULTI RECORDER logo, indicating that the drive can also burn DVD-RAM discs.
- Rear panel view
- Top view
- Inside view
We do not recommend removing the drive's cover, since this will void the manufacturer's warranty. You can take a look inside the drive with the pictures below. Click on the image below for a larger and more detailed photograph.
The Sony DW-G102A uses the same Mediatek MT1888E chipset as the latest release LiteOn SHM-165P6S model.
- Installation
The device was connected to our test PC and was identified as "SONY DVD RW DW-G120A" under WinXP. The drive came to our labs with firmware revision MYS3 installed, which at the time of the review was the latest available.
Below is a screenshot from Nero Burning Rom's specs for the drive.
Throughout this review, we will be comparing the Sony DW-G102A with two other latest release drives, the Plextor PX-760A and the Pioneer DVR-111DBK.


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Evolution Hoax
DIDEM URER: Prime Minister Erdogan, who went to Mongolia to pay a formal state visit, was welcomed by his Mongolian counterpart with an official ceremony. The Prime Minister's first visit was regarding visas; visas are to be removed with Mongolia through a remittance agreement. In addition, our Prime Minister was greeted by mounted and cavalry troops representing Genghis Kahn's army in the escort of honor.
ADNAN OKTAR: Yes. Now visas are removed with Mongolia; let's remove passports as well. But no one would go there. There would be no visits either from here to there or the other way around. There is no energy at the moment, no energy of love. There is no energy of the system of the Mahdi. Otherwise visa remittance; let's say that the Turkic countries are united. Let's sign it and the men would say, "Fine thank you." There would be no movement. There would be no movement at all. So now visas are removed and all of Mongolia will come here? Are we going to go there? Nothing would happen. Love for human beings as a result of love of Allah must spread throughout the world. This could only happen through the system of the Mahdi, the miracles of the Qur'an and the signs leading to faith. Otherwise do anything you like, remove passports, remove visas, open the borders; everyone would stay put. Love is a must. Compassion is a must. (Adnan Oktar, April 11th, 2013: A9 TV)2013-04-23 12:23:16


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Maserati has facelifted the Quattroporte for 2009
Styling changes include a new front fascia with vertical slots à la the GranTurismo, new front and rear lights, new side mirrors and a revised interior with a new navigation system.
The Quattroporte has Maserati's familiar 400-hp, 4.2-liter V8, while the S uses the new 4.7-liter, 425-hp V8 recently introduced on the GranTurismo S. A six-speed ZF automatic is standard with either engine.
The '09 Quattroporte goes on sale late this year.
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Hello everyone. I am stuck and have exhausted all my resources on this lol. I couldn't possibly list everything I have tried. I have a misunderstanding about how to get my function to work properly with the IF statement inside it. What I am trying to do is have two select boxes with 5 options of colors. One box will change the background color and the other will change the font color. I have been able to make the colors change but I need it to be done in 1 function. Here is where my problem starts. I cannot get the IF statement to work accordingly to the select box being used. I am pretty sure that my condition for the IF itself is the whole problem. If some could help me understand where I went wrong and why, maybe point to some material I have not found too. Thanks
<select id="background" class="select" onChange="changeColor("background")">
<option value='#B40404'>red</option>
<option value='#FFFFFF'>white</option>
<option value='#0404B4'>blue</option>
<option value='#298A08'>green</option>
<option value='#FFFF00'>yellow</option>
<select id="font" class="select" onChange="changeColor("font")">
<option value='1'>red</option>
<option value='2'>white</option>
<option value='3'>blue</option>
<option value='4'>green</option>
<option value='5'>yellow</option>
function changeColor(object) {
var background = document.getElementById("background");
var font = document.getElementById("font");
var colors = new Array();
var allElems = document.getElementsByTagName("*");
if (background == "background"){
for (var i = 0; i < allElems.length; i++){
if (allElems[i].className == "body") colors.push(allElems[i]);
var bg = (background.options[background.selectedIndex].value);
if (bg) {
document.getElementsByTagName("body")[0].style.backgroundColor = bg;
alert("The background color has changed to "+bg)
} else if (object == "font"){
for (var i = 0; i < allElems.length; i++){
if (allElems[i].className == "body") colors.push(allElems[i]);
var bg = (font.options[font.selectedIndex].value);
if (bg) {
document.getElementsByTagName("body")[0].style.backgroundColor = bg;
alert("The color has changed to "+bg)
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The Louisiana Supreme Court overturned a decision Tuesday in the case of the State of Louisiana vs. Craig Oliphant.
Oliphant pled guilty to a charge of vehicular homicide on July 19, 2009 stemming from a Feb. 8, 2009 vehicular accident where he was driving a vehicle that struck and killed Cravis M. Scott, a pedestrian walking on the side of the road. Judge Robert Johnson sentenced Oliphant to 25 years in prison at hard labor, with credit for time served. Johnson also reduced the term of parole ineligibility to 15 years.
Oliphant appealed the sentence and the Court of Appeals reversed the portion of the sentence designating vehicular homicide as a crime of violence. The sentence was vacated and the case was remanded to the 4th District Court with instructions that the sentence not exceed 15 years. The appellant court did not view the crime as a crime of violence because the offense "does not necessarily require, as an essential element, the use, the attempted use or threatened use of physical force against the person of another."
The court also stated that the sentence was unconstitutionally excessive.
The Supreme Court, however, found that vehicular homicide is in fact a crime of violence and reversed the Court of Appeal's decision. They also stated that because this was a crime of violence, Oliphant must serve at least 85 percent of his full term before becoming eligible for parole.
The Supreme Court then vacated Oliphant's sentence and remanded the matter back to the 4th Distinct Court for reconsideration of sentence.
Morehouse Parish Assistant District Attorney Devin Jones agrees with the new decision.
"The Supreme Court ruled that this was a crime of violence and we stand behind that ruling," Jones said. "Mr. Oliphant drove his vehicle while highly intoxicated and struck Mr. Scott with enough force to kill him. His actions are no different than someone putting a bullet in a gun, pointing it at another human, pulling the trigger and killing that person."


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MRR Review: "Muppets Most Wanted"
on 2014-03-20 17:00
It's a Muppets Giveaway!! Win All 7 Muppets Classics on Blu-Ray! Enter here!!
Rating: PG
Length: 112 minutes
Release Date: March 21, 2014
Directed by: James Bobin
Genre: Adventure / Comedy / Crime
In "Muppets Most Wanted," the beloved cast of puppets returns to the big screen, this time caught up in a jewelry heist that takes place on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. An all star cast joins them for the mayhem. A full soundtrack provides musical accompaniment throughout the film. Perfect for audiences of all ages, it is certain to bring laughter to all who are fortunate enough to see it.
In this fun family film, Kermit the Frog and the rest of the Muppets head to Europe for a world class tour that includes shows in Madrid, Berlin and London. After their arrival, they discover that there is a high class jewelry thief who is a dead ringer for Kermit. The international criminal, Constantine, has a sidekick named Dominic "Number Two" Bad guy, played by the talented Ricky Gervais. What ensues is a comedic chase as Kermit and his friends try to clear his name from the crimes committed by Constantine and Dominic.
Along the way, they encounter some of the most talented comedians and actors around. Tina Fey plays a prison guard who tries to stay on top of every situation, but her efforts often fail. She works for the Russian GULAG and is a huge fan of Kermit; however, she is not the only character intent on solving this crime spree. Ty Burrell plays Jean Pierre Napolean, a French INTERPOL agent with the assignment of putting an end to the jewel thefts, who works with beloved Muppet character Sam the Eagle to attempt to solve the crime. Sam is working for the CIA and is intent on finding Constantine and Dominic.
The cast of Muppets bring their own unique characters out throughout the film, including all the fuzzy, lovable characters that audiences of all ages have come to enjoy. For instance, Gonzo has decided that an indoor running of the bulls is the perfect feat for him to perform on their European tour. Needless to say, the experience is painful for the beaked Muppet. Additionally, Animal still seeks to have his own drumming solo while on this tour and he helps by sensing when things go awry, and Fozzie the Bear is pleased to be the only bear with his own standup comedy routine touring Europe. Fortunately for the gang, they also have the calm influences of Walter, a former fan who has become a member of the group. His reasoning helps them through the dilemma of catching Constantine.
Kermit the Frog is his usual lovable self, pleased at the group's success. That is until he is mistaken for an international crime figure. Always ready to support her frog, Miss Piggy believes that a trip to Europe is the perfect opportunity for romance. She is well prepared with the latest fashions and makeup. However, when things start to go wrong, she is ready to forgo her romantic interests to clear his name. Once that happens, she wishes to resume her romantic pursuits though Kermit remains uninterested.
One of the exciting aspects of this film is the great selection of musical artists who make cameo appearances and perform some of the songs that make up the soundtrack, as is a hallmark of Muppet movies. Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett join the Muppets for a fun song titled, "We Are Doing a Sequel." There are also many other great songs performed by the cast, including a hilarious version of "Moves Like Jagger" performed by Scooter and the Penguins, which are sure to entertain, even for viewers who are not familiar with the original songs themselves.
Most of the characters from the original series are featured in the film, bringing back great memories for fans of the show. Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Rowlf the dog are there, as are the incommunicable Beaker and Rizzo the Rat. Janice and the Swedish Chef are two more characters making guest appearances that are sure to please audiences of all ages.
"Muppets Most Wanted" is a fabulous addition to the Muppet franchise. For fans, it is great to see them return to the big screen. People unfamiliar with the group are certain to appreciate the comedy and become fans themselves. The hilarious cast of characters makes this film one of the best Muppet movies to date. It has an appealing humor that is certain to be appreciated by viewers of all ages. The comedy includes great one-liners and physical mishaps that keep the action fresh throughout the film. It is well worth watching time and again.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5


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"It would cost us $800 to repair every time. But [mosque President] Dr. Arshad Chatha and me, we would never call the police," said mosque General Secretary Sayed "Pashi" Abbasi. "As a community, we were submissive. We were low-key. We were struggling and not aware of our rights. We were just concerned with putting bread and butter on the table. But this is a turning point."
Within the past week, members of the Masjid, a mosque attended by many in Jersey City's Pakistani-American community, have been touched by two violent incidents, including one that left an 18-year old mosque member dead. (That occurred after his brother was robbed of a cell phone and he pursued the alleged perpetrator.) The incidents came as community members are celebrating the Muslim holiday of Ramadan.
On Monday night, at approximately 11:40 or 11:45 p.m., about 200 worshipers were in the mosque when a man from the street ran in, apparently in an effort to flee two men who were allegedly chasing him. Seconds later, gunshots were fired in the direction of the Masjid as the alleged assailants tried to get at the man who had run through the mosque.
Eyewitnesses Tuesday night said the incident allegedly started as a fight on Montgomery Street.
Jersey City police, who said five shots were fired, said Tuesday they believe the incident was either an attempted robbery or a drug deal that went bad.
Members of the Masjid were already in mourning, Abbasi said, following the July 13 shooting death of Mohammad Choudhry, whose family belongs to the mosque.
In that incident, two assailants allegedly robbed a cell phone from Choudhry's brother and the teen was shot and killed on Virginia Avenue after the brothers ran after the alleged thieves.
Jersey City Police do not believe the two incidents are linked and do not believe anti-Muslim hatred played a role in either crime.
Still, the Police Department has promised to increase car patrols along Montgomery Street, particularly during the remainder of Ramadan, when the mosque is likely to be active. The month long religious holiday ends on Aug. 7.
A police guard remained on duty outside the Masjid Tuesday night.
Hudson County Freeholder William O'Dea and Ward B City Councilman Khemraj "Chico" Ramchal, who knew Choudhry, met with members of the mosque and members of the citywide group Urban Concerns Tuesday night. To help curb crime throughout the city the two said they hope to revive a neighborhood watch and patrol program that disappeared years ago.
Abbasi, who has lived in Jersey City for 43 years, most of them in the Heights, said the recent incidents have hit a nerve in the community.
"This community has never been so active before," he said, adding that he expects the Pakistani community to get more involved in city issues in the future. "We aren't just going to be on the sidelines anymore."
Mayor Steven Fulop met privately with members of the community Tuesday night to express his condolences to the Choudhry family. – E. Assata Wright


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Prayers are going out to everyone who needs them.
I need some prayers for my boss. This morning he felt very dizzy and strange so one of the office workers called 911 and the paramedics came and took him to the hospital. Several weeks ago he had the flu and he also had an ear infection and was on antibiotics for this. He's also very hard of hearing in one of his ears. The last I heard is that it may be vertigo but I think that they're still not sure.
I'm glad that he's getting himself checked out and hopefully it's nothing serious. He's been on a new diet and gets up early to work out and then works late so I don't think he's been getting enough sleep either. He needs to give more responsibility to the much younger vice president of the company. I hope that he'll learn to slow down and relax more because he's not getting any younger. Thanks in advance.


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A 2-year-old boy died Tuesday after being ejected from his aunt's car in a single-vehicle crash east of Delmar.
A 2-year-old boy died Tuesday after being ejected from his aunt's car in a single-vehicle crash east of Delmar.
Delaware State Police spokesman Master Cpl. Gary Fournier said Leyton Slate of Delmar was riding in a car seat that was not properly secured.
The boy was initially taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. before being flown to Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, where he was pronounced dead.
Leyton's aunt, 46-year-old Danielle M. Bobak of Georgetown, was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center, where she is currently listed in serious condition, Fournier said.
The crash occurred on Whitesville Road, just west of Whaley's Road, about 2:40 p.m. when Bobak's eastbound 2007 Subaru Legacy drifted off the south side of the road as the vehicle was entering a moderate curve to the left.
Bobak reportedly overcorrected while attempting to bring the car back onto the roadway, causing the Subaru to spin counter-clockwise. The car exited the north side of the road, where the front end struck a tree, causing the vehicle to roll onto its passenger side.
Slate, who was seated in the center of the backseat, was ejected after the car rolled onto its side.
"A preliminary investigation suggests alcohol was involved," Fournier said in a statement, adding that the investigation is ongoing.
Whitesville Road in the area of Whaley's Road was closed for more than three hours as police investigation the crash and cleared the scene.


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Frequently asked questions about Volume License keys
First, update your KMS host to support Windows 10 computers. See Windows 10 Volume Activation Tips for details.
Product activation is a process during which a product key is input to allow the use of the software. Activation establishes a relationship between the software's product key and a particular installation of that software on a device.
Activation technologies and tools vary according to the different channels for the software—Retail, Volume License, and OEM. Most activation types require interactive steps such as entering a product key from the packaging or contacting a networked server or phone service center.
Setup keys are used for each product/version combination to "unlock" the product and will bypass activation.
There are three ways to obtain setup keys:
- Physical fulfillment. For products acquired through physical fulfillment, the setup key is printed on the media sleeve.
- Download fulfillment. For products acquired by download, the setup key is provided with the download.
- For products that are available for download from the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) website, the setup key is provided on the download screen and may be accompanied with the following text: "Some products available for download require setup keys. Please take note of this setup key as it will be needed during product installation."
- You can call the Activation Call Center to obtain the setup keys you need. When you call, you will be asked to provide Volume Licensing agreement information and proof of purchase.
Volume License product keys are provided for each Licensing ID listed in your Microsoft Relationship Summary in the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). You may have several Licensing IDs.
- Enterprise Agreement customers receive keys per product pool (systems, servers, applications).
- Select License customers receive keys per product pool (systems, servers, applications).
- Select Plus customers receive keys per product pool (systems, servers, applications).
- Open License and Open Value customers receive applicable keys based on their license purchase.
Note: All customers have the right to use keys for reimaging and downgrade. Enterprise Agreement, Select License, and Select Plus customers are also provided with evaluation rights and limited software copies for training and back-up.
For more information refer to the TechNet article titled How to Choose the Right Volume License Key.
Volume Activation is a product activation technology that was first introduced with Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. It is designed to allow Volume License customers to automate the activation process in a way that is transparent to end users.
Volume Activation applies only to systems that are covered under a Volume Licensing program and is used strictly as a tool for activation. It is not tied to license invoicing or billing.
Volume Activation provides different models for completing volume activations.
- Key Management Service (KMS) – KMS allows organizations to activate systems within their own network.
- Multiple Activation Key (MAK) – MAK activates systems on a one-time basis, using Microsoft's hosted activation services.
- Starting with Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Office 2013
- Active Directory-based Activation
- During Active Directory-based Activation, any Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Office 2013 computers connected to the domain will activate automatically and transparently during computer setup. These clients stay activated as long as they remain members of the domain and maintain periodic contact with a domain controller.
Important: As part of your installation, it is important to plan and manage deployment of any product using Volume Activation.
Read more about Active Directory-based Activation.
The Key Management Service (KMS) is an activation service that allows organizations to activate systems within their own network, eliminating the need for individual computers to connect to Microsoft for product activation. It does not require a dedicated system and can be easily co-hosted on a system that provides other services.
KMS requires a minimum number of either physical or virtual computers in a network environment. These minimums, called activation thresholds, are set so that they are easily met by Enterprise customers.
- Activation Thresholds for Windows – Your organization must have at least five (5) computers to activate servers running Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012 and at least twenty-five (25) computers to activate client systems running Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8.
- Activation Thresholds for Office – Your organization must have at least five (5) computers running Office 2013, Project 2013, Visio 2013, Office 2010, Project 2010, or Visio 2010 to activate installed Office products using KMS. For more information about Volume Activation of Office products, see the Volume Activation Quick Start Guide for Office 2010 and Volume Activation Overview for Office 2010.
For more information about activation thresholds, see the Volume Activation Planning Guide.
A Multiple Activation Key (MAK) requires computers to connect one time to a Microsoft activation server. Once computers are activated, no further communication with Microsoft is required. There are two activation methods for MAK:
- MAK Independent Activation: Each computer individually connects to Microsoft via the web or telephone to complete activation.
- MAK Proxy Activation: This method uses the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). One centralized activation request is made on behalf of multiple computers with one connection to Microsoft online or by telephone. Note: VAMT enables IT professionals to automate and centrally manage the volume activation process using a MAK.
Each MAK has a predetermined number of allowed activations, based on your Volume Licensing agreement. To increase your MAK activation limit, please contact your Microsoft Activation Center.
Read more details about product activation for products using Volume Activation.
Yes. MAKs allow a predetermined number of activations. This number depends on the type of agreement you have. The number of activations can be revised (at the request of the customer or of Microsoft) to accommodate your regular usage.
You can find the number of activations remaining on a MAK by going to the VLSC or by using the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). If the existing activation limit on your MAK is inadequate for your deployment, contact the Microsoft Activation Center.
Find the telephone number for your Microsoft Activation Center.
Yes. As a Volume Licensing customer, you can use a KMS hosted activation service and/or MAKs to activate your computers, depending on the needs of your environment.
No, you do not need a dedicated server; a KMS host is a lightweight service, and you can co-host an Office and Windows KMS host. However, only Windows Server 2003, Windows 7 volume editions, and Windows Server 2008 R2 are supported as Office KMS hosts.
The KMS and MAK activation processes for Office 2013 are basically the same as they were for Office 2010, except that the Office 2013 KMS host is not supported on Windows Server 2003. The Office 2013 KMS host is supported on Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7 VL edition, Windows 8 VL edition, and Windows Server 2012.
Are there different keys for x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) versions of Office 2010 or Office 2013 products?
The product key for any Office product will work on both the x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) versions.
If you are a customer using the ISV Royalty Licensing Program or the High Volume Messaging Services Agreement (HVMS), the keys are not available through the VLSC; you must request them by calling your Microsoft Activation Center.
I am planning to deploy Windows 7 and Office 2010 by using KMS as the activation method. Which Windows Server versions can I use to set up a KMS host computer?
If you are planning to deploy Windows 7 and/or Office 2010 using Key Management Service (KMS) as the activation method, please note:
- Windows Server 2008 is not supported as a KMS host to activate Windows 7 and Office 2010
- A patch is available to allow activation of Windows 7 client machines
- A patch is not available to allow activation of Office 2010 clients
- If you are using Windows Server 2008 as a KMS host, here are your options:
- Upgrade the KMS host machine to Windows Server 2008 R2
- Downgrade the machine to Windows Server 2003
- Run the KMS host on a Windows 7 volume edition machine
- Run a Windows Server 2003 virtual machine on the Windows Server 2008 machine
If you have fewer than 50 PCs, the best option is to use Multiple Activation Keys (MAK) with Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
While Microsoft makes every effort to cover all of its previous platforms for compatibility, new technologies may make it necessary to decide which previous versions will continue to be supported. Therefore, Windows Server 2008 is not covered as a platform as an Office 2010 KMS host.
Volume License Keys (VLK), including MAK and KMS, are issued to you under a specific license agreement and enable your organization to use the software and products that you have licensed.
KMS is preferred (although either KMS or MAK may be used) because each time a computer is activated using a MAK, one activation is decremented. This applies to both physical and virtual computers.
- Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and the release of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: Virtual computers count toward the activation threshold for KMS. For more information about activation thresholds, see the Volume Activation Planning Guide.
- Windows Vista SP1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 v1.1, and Windows 7 support hosting KMS on a virtual computer.
- Each KMS host key can be used to set up six KMS hosts, which can be physical or virtual.
My organization's KMS host computer was activated using a Windows Server 2008 KMS key. Can we use that same computer as a host for deploying Windows Server 2008 R2?
Existing KMS hosts installed with Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, or Windows Vista need an update to support activation of Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 systems. This update will be available through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), the Microsoft Download Center, and the Volume Activation page on TechNet. After installing the update, you may install the Windows Server 2008 R2 KMS key on the host and activate.
I purchased new PCs preinstalled with Windows 7 Professional and plan to downgrade to an earlier version of Windows. What key can I use?
You can use one of the following:
- A KMS host activated with a Windows 7 KMS key will activate Windows Vista and Windows 7 KMS clients.
- A KMS host activated with a Windows Vista KMS key will activate Windows Vista KMS clients.
- A Windows Vista MAK.
If you want to downgrade to Windows XP, you must to use the Windows XP Professional key only.
If a "child" company (owned by a "parent" company) has an individual agreement, can the parent company use the same key (such as a Windows Server 2008 Standard/Enterprise R2 KMS key) to deploy Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 across both companies?
Although they may choose to do so, customers do not have to use keys provided under a specific Licensing ID (agreement, enrollment, affiliate, or license) for use the licenses specified under that Licensing ID. They can choose to use keys specific to agreements/licenses, or one set of keys for all. Customers have this flexibility so they can centrally manage their deployment/image.
Volume Activation is designed to provide a transparent activation experience for users. If activation does not happen within the grace period provided (normally 30 days), the computer transitions into what is known as "notification mode." During notification mode the user will see activation reminders during login, as well as notification in the Action Center.
My organization plans to use MAK keys to activate most of our computers, but the number of MAK activations does not match the number of our purchased licenses. Why are these amounts different and how can I request more activations?
To increase your MAK activation limit, please contact your Microsoft Activation Center.
Microsoft looked at several factors to determine the number of activations to associate with each MAK, including licenses purchased, the customer purchase pricing level, and the Volume Licensing program.
For Open License customers, we look at the number of licenses they have and usually give them more MAK activations than what may be needed to ensure that activations are available for scenarios such as reactivations and virtual machine licensing rights. For example, if a customer purchases between 1–25 licenses, they may get 50 activations on their MAK.
For Select, Enterprise Agreement, Campus Agreement, School Agreement, and SPLA we look at the pricing levels (A, B, C, D) and give a specific amount of activations per level, based on the general number of licenses purchased per level. We also take into account the fact that KMS is the preferred activation method.
Yes. Reimaging rights are granted to all Microsoft Volume Licensing customers. Under these rights, customers may reimage original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or full packaged product (FPP) licensed copies using media provided under their Volume Licensing agreement as long as copies made from the Volume Licensing media are identical to the originally licensed product.
As a Volume Licensing customer, the Volume License Keys you need can be found on the Product Key page. You can also request your key(s) through the Activation Call Centers. Note that if you are an Open License customer, you must purchase at least one unit of the product that you want to reimage to obtain access to the product media and receive a key.
For more information, read the Volume Licensing brief about reimaging.
I want to reimage Windows 7 Professional by using the MAK instead of KMS. What happens if I do not have enough activations associated with the MAK to do so?
Once you have verified how many activations are associated with the Windows 7 MAK (you can do this by going to the product key page, or by using the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT), which is part of the Windows Automated Installation Kit for Windows 7. If you need more activations, you can call the Activation Call Center.
With the release of Windows Small Business Server 2011, Multiple Activation Keys (MAK) for Volume Licensing customers will be available on the VLSC. MAK keys allow activation to take place with the Microsoft hosted activation service either online or by phone. Volume Licensing customers can find their keys on the VLSC Product Key page or by calling the Activation Call Center.
- Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard will use the Win SBS Std/Essentials 2011 MAK
- Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials will use the Win SBS Std/Essentials 2011 MAK
- Windows Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on will use the Windows Server 2008 R2 MAK B
Small Business Server 2011 installs automatically as a Key Management Server (KMS) client. KMS, another type of Volume Licensing key, is not offered for Small Business Server 2011. To use a MAK, customers will need to convert their KMS client machine to a MAK activation client by installing a MAK. You can install a MAK during or any time after the operating system is installed.
Get detailed information on Volume Activation and MAK Keys
Please note that media for Small Business Server 2011 Standard will not be available for download on the VLSC due to the large file size. Information on how to obtain physical media will be available for customers on the VLSC.
Downgrade rights information: Windows Small Business Server 2008 is only available via physical media and product keys are adhered to that media. Windows Small Business Server 2008 CALs do not require activation. If you are downgrading to SBS 2003, you will need corresponding SBS 2003 CAL keys to activate your SBS 2003 CALs.


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I love this piece. A newspaper clipping with a personal note at the top written in pencil by Soapy and sent to his wife Mary in St. Louis. It is the first and last of several things. It's his first visit and arrest in Alaska and it's the last recorded use of the prize package soap sell racket. This does not mean he did not do it again, only that any future instances were not recorded. This piece has a closer personal meaning to me as the name Soapy used during his arrest was John Rudolph. Soapy's son named none of his male children Jefferson Randolph but he did name my father John Randolph. It was passed down that this news clipping was the deciding factor however the son's wife did not like the name Rudolph so it was changed to Randolph.
Soapy arrived in Juneau, Alaska in April 1896. On April 24 he was arrested for running the soap sell racket. An undated April issue of the Alaska Searchlight carried the story.
John Rudolph was brought before Commissioner Mellen on the 24th charged with gambling. His mode of procedure was what is termed by the "profesh" as "flim-flaming the guys"—or he would pretend to wrap up ten and twenty dollar bills with a cake of soap and sell it for five or ten dollars as the case might be. Juneau has a number of "guys" who are eager to bite at the scheme, and had it not been that an officer took the "flim-flamer" there is no doubt he would have reaped a rich harvest. And yet they say there are no suckers in Alaska.
Soapy tore the page from the small newspaper and sent it to Mary in St. Louis with the following note inscribed at top.
"The money I wrapped up was borrowed. I have nothing. Fined $25.00 cost and stopped from work."
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The clipping Soapy sent contained news about the gold being discovered and miners heading to Cook Inlet and into the interior of Alaska where it had been found. A rush was believed imminent and Soapy naturally wanted in.
When it came time for the steamship General Canby to continue its journey north, someone in Juneau recognized Soapy and sent word to the Rocky Mountain News that he had been seen boarding the steamer with prospecting miners, destination Cook Inlet, where the city of Anchorage would be built. Soapy was now on his way for several exciting adventures with one of Alaska's most famous sea captain, Johnny "Dynamite" O'Brien, but that's a story for another day.
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text: Baby's Breadth CD June Panic was young when he started making babies. Baby's Breadth is already his eleventh - a bouncing baby girl! According to June, she had a longer than average gestation period, leaving him plenty of time to picture what she was going to look like once she was birthed. But babies never look like you think they will. When she was first conceived, it seemed she would be darker in temperament (moodier, say, than her older brother Horror Vacui), but instead, Baby's Breadth is a bit schizophrenic, an odd hybrid of rock, folk, lap-steel driven country and a white-boy from North Dakota's version of R&B. He is backed once again by the Indianapolis session militia that June has dubbed his Silver Sound, featuring members of Marmoset, Emperor Penguin, the Pieces, and Brando. He comes across like a gospel-period Dylan, or a Marvin Gaye/David Bowie lovechild fronting a late-60s Byrds which has been mellowed and stretched across a codeine canvas. On "The Song Is Singing Us" he sings, Well, we're drivin' the train and we don't even know what's in it. And the further we go the less we even think to look - the implications of which are boundless, coming from a fellow known for his well-documented habit of taking long strolls around town with his nose tucked in a book. A restless & inquisitive soul by nature, June takes on the role of prophetic drifter with the philosopher's stone on his back, weighing him down like an aching yet necessary paperweight in one place just long enough to make a record with some old friends. (SC050 released: 08/20/02)