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Continuation of Eclipse Bella's wedding day finally arrives, but her streak as a danger magnet isn't over quite yet. No, you are not delusional. I have actually updated. *cheers*
1. Starlight
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Far away
This ship has taken me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die
I will be chasing a starlight
Until the end of my life
I don't know if it's worth it anymore
Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
My life
You electrify my life
Lets conspire to ignite
All the souls that would die just to feel alive
I'll never let you go
If you promise not to fade away
Never fade away
"Do you really mean it when you say you will love me forever?" I whispered, my eyes wide open, but non-seeing in the darkness. I waited for his answer, the question becoming a burden on me. I was never sure anymore, and his indifference to me lately has only intensified my doubts.
He hesitated for a few moments, trying to phrase his wording correctly. But his long silences on made my anxiety grow. I squeezed my eyes shut and tried to still the tears that were threatening to spill over. His behavior has frustrated and worried me to no end. I clutched at my blanket and tried to concentrate on the scenario at hand. My arm still stung from the memory of my disastrous eighteenth birthday party, but I was sure that Edward's actions hurt more then any shards of glass could.
"Forever is a very long time," Edward answered slowly, his tone suddenly cold and unfamiliar. My eyes snapped back open again and my head seemed to whirl. Was he taking back everything he ever said to me? Did he actually get bored of me like I expected?
"But will you?" I prodded, my voice cracking under the stress. What if all he ever said were all lies? Did his declarations of love actually mean something? Was I living a lie? A cruel, wonderful lie?
I started to shake, since the answer was apparent to me. I felt the world disappearing from underneath me; I was suddenly alone in the darkness. I barely even felt the two cold arms still wrapped around my middle. They were home to me, but suddenly they felt so foreign, like they didn't belong there. Maybe I never belonged there; with him.
"I can't, Bella," he muttered, the space next to me suddenly empty. My eyes searched the room in panic, trying to hold onto him. He had an eternity, didn't he? What did a few extra minutes mean to him? "Try to find someone else to love," he whispered in my ear. There was a swift breeze and then I knew I was alone.
"No!" I screamed before hopping to my feet and scrambled towards the window which was open. My heart felt like it was being clawed into pieces. He didn't love me anymore. He didn't love me. He was gone.
As soon as I hit the floor I sprinted towards my window. The few feet never seemed to long in my life. It was even darker outside then it was in. I could see faint stars dot the sky and the full moon to my left. I saw no movement from my window. The forest seemed to me dead. A sob escaped me and I sagged over the open window. I lost him…I was alone. My love was gone.
I didn't try to stop myself from falling when my weight become too much for gravity. I slid out of my room and then I was falling. And falling and falling and falling…
I woke from the sound of my own scream. My hair was plastered to my forehead from sweat and my blankets were tangled around my legs. My head whipped around my room quickly, trying to find him. To see if he was there or not. There was no one in the space next to me and my heart stopped. It wasn't a dream. I felt tears come to my eyes and I laid back in my bed, reality sweeping over me. When I felt a cool hand on my shoulder I snapped my head up in surprise. I turned my head to see Edward standing next to me, a glass of water in his hand.
"You're here!" I exclaimed in surprise. Edward looked at me confused and placed the glass of water on my night table. As soon as he sat down on my bed I clutched onto him and waited for my heart to slow back down to a normal pace.
"You seemed surprised," Edward said sadly, trying to pry my fingers from his shirt. I frowned, not wanting to part from him again.
"It was just a dream I had," I reassured him and then narrowed my eyes. "Where were you anyway?" I wondered, curious to how he chose the perfect time to suddenly disappear.
"You were restless," Edward explained, picking up the glass cup filled with water again. The liquid swirled around due to the sudden motion, but not a drop spilled. "I went to get you some water so when you woke up, you would have something to drink. Do you want it?" he asked. I realized then how thirsty I was. I took the cup gratefully and eagerly pressed the cup to my lips. "I think you have anxiety issues," Edward muttered, fixing my blanket so that it covered me from my chin down. I rolled my eyes and stuck out my tongue. It was a childish thing to do, but I couldn't think of anything else.
Edward chuckled lightly and kissed my forehead. He turned towards the window.
"Don't leave," I whimpered, putting on my best puppy-face. But Edward just laughed and sat down on my bed again. I looked at him confused. I thought I was pretty good at pouting.
"Alice wants me to help set up for today," Edward exclaimed. I racked my head, trying to figure out what he was talking about. I came up with a blank.
"Today?" I asked, puzzled. Edward cocked his head to the side and gave me a confounded look.
"Our wedding," Edward said, and then pointed to the calendar by my bed. "Today is August 13th."
"Holy crap!" I yelled and jumped out of bed and widely whipped my head around the room, trying to memorize every nook and cranny. It was my wedding. I was getting married. I was going to be a vampire in less then a week. Holy crap, I was getting married.
From the bed, Edward was gazing up at me with a confused and worried expression.
"Well, I can see why you are nervous, Bella," Edward started slowly. "But I didn't really expect you to forget about the huge ceremony Alice hounded you about for the past month." I wasn't listening to him, though. I was busy throwing all my keepsakes into a suitcase. I wanted to remember as much if my human life as possible. I was rooting through one of my drawers when I felt two cold hands over mine, forcing me into submission. "It's only four AM," Edward whispered, slowly pushing me away from my drawer and towards my bed. "Charlie is doing some early police work or filing or something to clear the afternoon for him. You're lucky he wasn't at home to hear this. But you, however, should be sleeping," he chastised and pushed me into my bed. I nodded slowly, calmness over taking me.
"I'm getting married today," I whispered, still in wonderment. I heard Edward sigh.
"Yes, yes you are."
I nodded again, but my eyes wouldn't close.
"I can't sleep," I grumbled and sat up. Edward sighed and pulled me towards him.
"Charlie won't be back for a little while. Do you want to visit a coven of vampires?" he asked mockingly. I stretched my arms and hopped out of bed.
"There's nothing I would like to do more," I agreed. Edward just smiled and placed me on his back. In a matter of moments the wind was rushing through my hair and I squeezed my eyes shut, not wanting to see the blurred landscape. But even though my stomach was threatening to do a double flip, I was slightly disappointed when the run came to an end. And even more disappointed when Alice came bounding down the steps, already discussing wedding plans with me.
"Nothing you would like to do more," Edward mocked quietly and threw me a look of pity. I grinned half heartedly, but I knew it was short lived. There was nothing I hated more then parties. And Alice was just too eager to make this into the party bash of the millennium. But I would do anything to have Edward by my side. He was my addiction. I needed him.
I turned around and gave him a timid smile. He shot me his crooked grin and then ran around the back of the house.
"Bella, are you even listening to me?" Alice wondered, breaking me out of my thoughts.
"No, not really," I answered in a daze, not really aware to what I was actually saying. Alice shot me a glare and then a mischievous smile spread across her face.
"Fine then," she chuckled. "You just earned yourself one more diamond necklace to be worn." I stared at her with wide eyes.
"I won't even be able to hold my neck up!" I exclaimed, panic coursing through me. I would probably be strangled by the end of the night. The thought if all the jewelry I was going to be wearing made me a little dizzy. I was never one to like being the center of attention. Alice just rolled her eyes and started to walk towards the house again.
"Then you either you put as much thought as I did into your wedding or I'll add ten pounds of pure lace to your dress!" she yelled from the porch step. I narrowed my eyes. So she resorted to threats. Well, two could play at that game…
"Fine then, Alice," I yelled back, trying to keep my voice steady. "I'll wear the ten pounds of lace. Just sew it right on!" I yelled, and planted my feet on the ground, crossing my arms over my chest. Alice turned around slowly, an angry glint in her eyes.
"I'll do it right now," she said, her voice smooth and cold. I started to panic again, but I was sure Alice wouldn't really go through with it. But as I heard her calling for Esme to bring up more, and a lot more, lace to her room, I started to think that I was actually going to be a human ball of fluff for my wedding. Well, if it was a stand off she wanted, then so be it. I wasn't going to give up, even though I forgot what I was fighting for in the first place. Hopefully Edward wouldn't care what I was wearing, but I hoped Charlie wouldn't take too many pictures. I didn't really want to be remembered as the Snow Queen for the rest of eternity.
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(44) Miriam, May 1, 2013 4:26 PM
A Misunderstanding on my part
(43) Elisheva, November 9, 2011 5:03 PM
never too late!
(42) Dorota, May 21, 2011 4:05 AM
yes, names are important
(41) Rachel, May 15, 2011 7:49 PM
I did it, you can too!
I changed what I am called. I used to be called "Rachel" in English. I decided to be called Ruh as in Rum, Ch as in chesed, chel as in sell. (my hebrew name). Everyone already knew me as Rachel, but started calling me my hebrew name even after knowing me for 2 years of highschool. Now, mostly everyone in my school calls me by my hebrew name, and I am surprised to hear my english one. so dont think that just because evryone knows you already and its awkward that you cant do it. yes at first it might feel a little funny reminding people, but it is worth it in the long run..my name has holiness, and i am constantly reminded to follow in the ways of Rachel Imeinu from the Torah, who i am named after, not embarrassing people (she gave over her husband in order not to embarrass her sister!) and crying out for her children, the Jewish people. instead of being american, i identify myself as being a Jew! loud and clear. you should all have much success...if i could do it, so could you! the sooner you do it, the easier it will be. :)
(40) sora, June 18, 2010 2:05 AM
I stumbled upon your video on Jewish names and couldnt beleive what you were saying. I too did not grow up in an observant/religious home. I decided after HS graduation to be introduced and called by my Hebrew name. Sora...I should be so lucky that I should emmulate sora emanu., an inspiration. it was with great conviction of belief (and needing to convince my husband ) that a Jewish has a Jewish neshamah and needs to be called by a Jewish name. Thus my son's name is mordechai. He always refers to himself as MORDECHAI and it is he that knows it was the biblical mordechai that helped to save the Jewish people in Megilat Roos. Yes, Leiba Rachel/Lori, strong Jewish names call upon the neshama of that Jewish child. This shall be the beggining for a strong people.


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Teacher led school prayer
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Prior to 1962-63 in America, public schools would generally open with a prayer which would be led by the teacher. For example, schools in New York sometimes opened with the prayer: "Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers and our Country." Obviously this would be offensive to atheists, since they do not depend on God, nor do they want its blessings.
Even after 1963, when mandatory school prayer was ruled unconstitutional, it has continued to be an issue.
Arguments against school prayer
- School prayer is unconstitutional. The first amendment states that government shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion. Public schools are funded by the government, so if prayer is part of the schools schedule it's the same as being required by the government.
- Schools are for education, not worship. Prayer serves no educational purpose.
- It's unnecessary. Students are perfectly capable of worshiping god elsewhere. They can pray at home or at church, plus students are still allowed to pray at school all they want. They can even read the bible at school and pray by themselves as long as they don't force anyone else to, so there is no reason to make it part of the formal schedule.
- It can lead to intolerance. Students may not want their peers to know they are atheists. So by not participating in the prayer they could be setting themselves up for prejudice. School prayer puts atheistic/agnostic students in an uncomfortable position, one that the school should not force on them.
- School prayer is coercive If it's led by the teacher, part of the school routine, and engaged in by the vast majority of peers, it would be extremely difficult not to conform. So either the student will convert, lie, or be an outcast.
Arguments for school prayer
- Schools should instill good morals in students, and this requires prayer. While it is up to the schools to a certain extent to teach kids how to get along with others and to function in society, it's also up to the parents. Schools can teach kids morals in general, but not morals that follow the beliefs of any single religion since this would be unconstitutional. Only the parents of the child may do this. Also, belief in a god or gods isn't required to have good morality.
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Shooting Leaves Constable Dead Near Texas A & M Campus
A veteran Brazos County constable, a bystander and the alleged shooter all died in yesterdays shocking gun battle in College Station. Reports indicate that Brian Bachmann, a twenty year law enforcement veteran, who served thirteen years as a constable, was attempting to serve an eviction notice at home near the college and was shot as he approached the home. Responding officers were also fired upon when they arrived on scene. The shootout with the suspect reportedly lasted for half an hour.
35 year-old Thomas Alton Caffall, the homeowner Bachmann was attempting to serve, fired the fatal shot at Bachmann and apparently wounded a female neighbor as well. Her identity has not been released but media reports indicate she was hospitalized in serious condition. 43 year-old Chris Northcliff, a neighbor of Caffall, was caught in the crossfire and was fatally wounded. Caffall was shot and taken into custody. He died minutes later at a nearby hospital.


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getting permission from divers
Posted 19 December 2005 - 07:47 AM
Are we back to the fine art aspect mentioned above?
all photographs posted © Todd C Mintz
Posted 19 December 2005 - 08:20 AM
Just to put a small variation on this. What is the legal thing for video footage.
I go to shoot some fish in a private lake, having got the owners approval. This at the moment is only in words. I now get the feeling I should get it in writing.?? Especially if I'm going to use the footage for financial gain in the future. Either selling the footage as a whole film or stock footage.
There is a possibility of saying that the footage (in-water) has been shot elsewhere as all lakes have the same features at close quarters. But its the topside that is the obvious problem.
Any comments or Idea's or advice ???
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Posted 20 December 2005 - 03:52 PM
Sea & Sea strobes
Posted 21 December 2005 - 04:02 AM
But I expect the use of good narration and how you word the story can cover that a bit..!! It could be about the subject matter and not the actual surroundings. Those matters being a side line.?. I will look into it.
I was more worried about greedy humans than corporate fish..!!
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Posted 21 December 2005 - 03:09 PM
You don't need a model release for fish! But it does introduce an ethical conflict that brings every image/video you ever produce/sell into question. If you say an image was shot "there," I like to believe it was shot "there." I realize that ad agencies are willing to do this all the time, but think twice before selling an image to be used in a misrepresentation of where it was shot.
This happens all the time. Art editors simply do not care where a shot was taken if they can use it to illustrate an article. Even pictures I supplied to a well-known world-dive-guide by what one would assume was a knowledgeable author were swapped around to suit expediency of the books's designer. Even species were renamed to suit!
Another classic case in point was an aricle about the Mussendam written by Frederick Forsythe in the Sunday Times Magazine. It was illustrated with pictures by Jeff Rottman of Bob Johnson in the Red Sea off Eilat!
When I wrote an aricle about Florida shark attacks for the Mail on Sunday, I supplied some dramatic pictures of culprit bull sharks but the Art Editor preferred to use a classic shot of a South African Great White with its head out of the water and jaws agape!
I'm sorry to say that ethics and commerce seem to be strangers to one another.
A friend with a business in the Maldives rented boat facilities and local expertise to the BBC Natural History Unit to shoot manta ray footage. He was dismayed to find it was used in a programme about the Nicobar Islands.
I buy my own photographic kit. Diving equipment manufacturers and diving services suppliers get even-handed treatment from me whether they choose to advertise in the publications I write for or not. All the equipment I get on loan is returned as soon as it is finished with. Did you know you can now get Diver Mag as an iPad/Android app?
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A simple, animated guide on how to light Chanukah candles.
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The impact of digitalisation on the management role of architectural technology. (Robert Gordon University Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, 2012-05)Building information modelling (BIM) is not only an authoring tool for architects and engineers, but also an analysis tool for all stakeholders in the supply chain procurement process. Analysis tools such as the code ...


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Personal bests fall out west
AZUSA, Calif. – The South Dakota State men's track and field team had a handful of athletes find success in competition in the Bryan Clay Invite and the Mt. SAC relays.
Justin Carson ran a time of 54.61 in the 400-meter hurdles. He finished fourth in his heat and 11th overall. He also ran the 200-meter dash in 22.62. His time in the 200-meter dash is a personal best.
Jeremiah Ary finished 10th in the long jump with a distance of 22' 8.00". Ary also placed ninth in the triple jump with a mark of 46' 9.50".
In the pole vault, Nathaniel Schaefer beat his personal best by seven inches. In the event he placed 11th with a height of 14' 10.75".
Joel Reichow ran a time of 4:02.53 in the 1500-meter run.
Anthony Bongard competed in the 5,000-meter at the Mt. SAC Relays. He finished second overall with a time of 14:23.94. His time today is a new personal best.
Jared Foote posted a time of 48.94 in the 400-meter run. He placed 12th out of 64 runners. He also completed the 200-meter dash in 22.27.
Phillip LaVallee clocked in at 1:54.71 in the 800-meter run.
LeAndre Kennedy posted a time of 10.94 in the 100-meter dash. He placed second in his heat and 15th overall. He also ran a time of 22.89 in the 200-meter dash.
In the high jump, Connor Berg placed 12th with a height of 6' 3.50".
Luke Leischner finished 21st overall in the 200-meter dash with his time of 22.13. He also ran a time of 11.10 in the 100-meter dash.
The Jackrabbits will wrap-up their California trip tomorrow at the Beach Invite in Norwalk, Calif. Next weekend the Jacks will be in action at the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa.


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MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Gov. Scott Walker plans to launch a tour across Wisconsin to gather ideas about what should be prioritized in his next state budget and legislative agenda for next year.
Walker announced his "Talk with Walker Tour" on Monday and also launched a web video discussing it. In an interview with The Associated Press, Walker says the goal is to get people involved in the process of his putting together his agenda for next year.
Walker has already said he will be focused on five areas next year. Those include creating jobs, developing the workforce, education and government reforms and investing in roads, railways and other infrastructure needs.
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Yesterday we reported that Toyota expected its March sales to be up between 30 and 35 percent. That estimate, however, was a bit low and the actual sales increase was around 41 percent.
Jim Lentz, vice president of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., said yesterday that light trucks had led the company's sales increase with the Rav4 in particular. He estimated around 22,000 Rav4s had been sold in March, which also proved to be an underestimate as the company sold a record 25,781 Rav4s in March — more than double the total from last March. Overall, Toyota's truck division posted a sales increase of 54 percent, aided also by best-ever March sales of Toyota's Highlander models, which over doubled in sales as well.
Toyota's car division also posted an increase as Lentz estimated yesterday. Its increase of roughly 24 percent is less than the truck division increase, but still resulted in a higher sales volume — 94,221 units versus 72,423 for Toyota's trucks. Toyota's Camry and Corolla models accounted for 70-percent of these sales. Toyota sold 36,251 Camrys in March along with 29,623 Corollas for a combined sales volume of 65,874 vehicles. The Prius accounted for 11,786 sales.
Lexus, Toyota's luxury division, reported an increase in March sales of 34 percent. A total of 20,219 Lexus vehicles found their way into new owners hands with the majority of sales coming from the RX, IS, and ES vehicles. Lexus sold 8060 RX vehicles, which represents a 26-percent jump over last March; 3860 ES sedans, a 15-percent boost; and 3137 IS sport sedans, a 24-percent increase. Lexus' introduction of a new GX contributed 1785 sales — a 206-percent increase.
Toyota's smallest division, Scion, continued to struggle this March. While sales of just about every other vehicle increased, Scion sales sagged to just 3511 vehicles — a 75-percent decrease over last year. Toyota introduced the newest Scion model, the small iQ, and refreshed the tC at the New York auto show this week in hopes of reversing Scion's sales slide.
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As an active member of Operation Lifesaver, Caltrain offers a free education program for community organizations, schools and businesses on the peninsula highlighting safe practices to keep in mind when near the tracks.
The Transit Police Bureau, a dedicated unit of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, is responsible for policing Caltrain property, including stations, parking lots and the railroad right of way. Transit Police deputies have received Crisis Intervention Training, which educates deputies to recognize people who may be a threat to themselves or others near the railroad. Over the past decade, Transit Police staff have stopped dozens of individuals from placing themselves in harm's way by safely removing them from the tracks.
In addition, Caltrain has invested millions of dollars in engineering projects that improve safety on the railroad.
As part of a multi-year program to fence one side of its 50-mile right of way, Caltrain installed an additional 8,000 feet of fencing this year at a cost of $500,000.
The modernization of the Santa Clara station was completed in January. The multi-million dollar project included a new outside boarding platform and a pedestrian underpass, which improves safety for pedestrians at the station.
The $147 million San Bruno Grade Separation Project is at the half-way point. The project will elevate the Caltrain tracks and the station above three at-grade street crossings and also includes three pedestrian underpasses.
Also in observance of Rail Safety Month, Southern California's Metrolink is joining other railroad agencies across the state to encourage everyone to "Be Track Smart," with a series of events to emphasize the importance of safe behavior near railroad tracks.
In recent years, there have been multiple incidents where individuals from across the world have been struck and killed by trains and vehicles while wearing earphones, texting or talking on a cell phone. Metrolink's message to the community is "Stay Focused, Stay Alive!"
The safety campaign will incorporate an integrated communications plan including safety tips on Twitter, visits to schools near tracks, a safety information blitz at stations and targeted enforcements with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Metrolink Bureau.
The "Stay Focused, Stay Alive!" message is part of a national outreach by Operation Lifesaver, Inc.
Deaths and injuries from crossing crashes and pedestrian-train incidents rose in the first four months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, according to the Federal Railroad Administration. Through the end of April, 2012, the FRA reports 635 people were either killed or injured at crossings or trespassing on rights of way, compared to 532 during the same time period in 2011.
"Based on news accounts of incidents, texting, headphones and other distractions appear to be part of the problem," Operation Lifesaver Inc. President Helen Sramek said.
September was designated Rail Safety Month by the 2009 passage of California Senate Concurrent Resolution 10, introduced by Senator Carol Liu, with the goal of decreasing rail-related accidents through the promotion of public safety awareness.


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What if you could look across all of social media and truly understand what's taking place -- particularly those things that are relevant and impactful to your organization? Many companies now realize the opportunities inherent in being able to see the global conversations that take place about their products and services online every day. But, for varied reasons, many also are uncertain how best to access these opportunities.
As a strategic business practice, there's no longer any question of whether there's business value in measuring the way customers socially engage with us. It's now reality, as growing numbers of firms are prepared to acquire the necessary skills and put them to good use. Yet, despite significant early success stories, there are also real challenges along the way.
Consider a compelling recent example of social analytics: Experiencing fierce competition, mobile communications giant T-Mobile USA discovered last year that it could correlate social media activity with its CRM database. By analyzing links between the two, and what was being said, they found they could identify when customers were unhappy and planning to defect to another carrier. By then building an operational process to reach out to and address the issues before the customer abandoned the company, the mobile communications giant was able to dramatically reduce defections -- cutting them in just one quarter, according to the Financial Times.
Clearly, this is a very substantial result, and it comes from having the ability to turn analyses of social media engagement into actionable business intelligence, something that many contend is still more art than science, given the inherently slippery nature of unstructured human conversation in the online world. However, this is becoming an increasingly solved problem and hasn't prevented steady progress in a certain industries as they learn how to combine the technologies and approaches of big data with social media to produce often hard-hitting results.
Big Data: Key To Unlocking Social Analytics?
The tech industry's current fascination with using big data to facilitate much better access to corporate information has led to a whole raft of innovative new products and services in just the last year alone. Enterprises can use these tools to make sense of their rapidly growing piles of digital information. While social media is just part of the big data story, it's a particularly important and largely untapped data source for many organizations.
Looking at it this way, it's clear we now have two critical parts of the equation needed to better tap into global customer insights: 1) Powerful new analytic tools with reach into and understanding of social media, and 2) visible global online conversation, i.e. the real-time flow of information from the billion plus individuals engaged around in the world in social media today.
In fact, it can be argued that the only thing missing at this point for achieving results is the necessary imagination and willpower to apply social analytics to our businesses.


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New Director for the MDiv Program
Top HeadlinesDate: June 21, 2011
Luis Fernando Ortiz is the new director of the Master of Divinity (MDiv) program at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. He is replacing J. Michael Harris.
Ortiz says his goal is to equip, encourage and empower Andrews University students to pursue their academic and ministerial goals while experiencing a deeper relationship with Jesus. "We have almost 400 students in the MDiv program representing virtually every division of the world church. What a solemn opportunity and responsibility to impact the world for Christ as we train pastors and missionaries to finish His work," says Ortiz.
Ortiz himself is a graduate of the MDiv program. Following completion of his Bachelor of Theology from Central American Adventist University in 1989, Ortiz studied for a period of time at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary in Sao Paulo, Brazil, before coming to Andrews University. In 1995, he completed his Master of Divinity at Andrews and in 1997, his Doctor of Ministry.
"The Seminary community is delighted to welcome Pastor Fernando Ortiz as the new director for the Master of Divinity program. He brings vast experience as a district pastor to this crucial function in the Seminary and his experience will also serve him well as he mentors and guides students who are preparing themselves for various aspects of ministry," says Denis Fortin, dean of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary.
During his 21 years of ministry, Ortiz has worked in a variety of pastoral roles in Honduras and Brazil in addition to the many years spent in Berrien Springs, Mich. From 1995–2000, he served first as the youth pastor and then as senior pastor at the Berrien Springs Spanish Church. In 2000, he relocated to serve as youth pastor and later interim senior pastor at the Battle Creek Tabernacle in Battle Creek, Mich. Since 2004, Ortiz has served as a district pastor for Bloomington and Bedford, Ind.
|Luis Fernando Ortiz is the new director
of the Master of Divinity (MDiv) program
at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological
Seminary. (Photo by IMC photographer
Darren Heslop)
Ortiz has a wealth of experience in creating and growing new initiatives in a ministry setting. His work as a youth and young adult pastor led to the creation of several new programs. Most recently, Ortiz developed a church-led campus ministries program at Indiana University and established a senior youth ministry. His work as a youth and young adult pastor led to the creation of several new programs, including "Sabado Joven" (Youth Sabbath) a young adult ministry initiative geared to attract and retain youth in the local church. Later, Ortiz authored a published book by the same title.
Ortiz and his wife, Daniela, have a son, Daniel, and are expecting their second child this summer. They enjoy organizing mission trips to different parts of the world, combining their love for travel, languages, preaching and serving God.
-Written by Keri Suarez, media relations specialist, Office of Integrated Marketing & Communication


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WINSTON-SALEM | Technically, everything that happened the last five hours of Saturday night at Carl Sapp Field never really happened.
That's just fine with Davidson County American Legion Post 8.
WINSTON-SALEM | Technically, everything that happened the last five hours of Saturday night at Carl Sapp Field never really happened.
That's just fine with Davidson County American Legion Post 8.
The Warriors rallied for six runs in the bottom of the ninth to beat Winston-Salem in Game Two of their best-of-five series earlier in the afternoon. Then, in a series dominated by Mother Nature, a thunderstorm rendered the field virtually unplayable. The events that unfolded as Saturday turned into Sunday were rendered useless by the rule stating teams can play no more than two games in a day. Down two games to none in the series, when the clock struck midnight, Winston-Salem Post 55 had no mathematical shot to win the series. There was no way to get a fifth game in, because the second round has to start on Monday.
That meant the series reverted to a best-of-three, giving Davidson County – which won the only other game the two teams could squeeze in this week Thursday in Winston – the series victory. The Warriors will face Randolph County in a best-of-five series, slated to start at 7 p.m. Monday at McCrary Park in Asheboro.
Davidson County coach Dale Moser was excited to see his team fight through an incredibly stormy week and move on. It would not have been possible without the wild ninth-inning rally in the afternoon game; down 10-5, Braxton Shetley delivered a bases-loaded double, then C.J. Rice drew a bases-loaded walk to get within 10-9. Zach Queen hit a grounder to short, but the shortstop threw it away and two runs scored, giving Post 8 an improbable win.
"It was pivotal," Moser said. "We didn't give up. We got down early; had a few situations early in the game that weren't in the players' control.
"And that might have messed us up a little bit, but the kids kept battling."
The scheduled doubleheader, which started at 3 p.m., offered more than its fair share of controversy. Moser contended that a Winston player should have been ineligible, because he participated in a tournament in Georgia earlier in the week - after the playoffs were scheduled to begin. But Area III commissioner Jim Lippard cleared the player, because rain washed out the scheduled games Tuesday and Wednesday.
Down 2-0 in the series after the wild ending to Game 2, the worst-case-scenario became reality for Winston just before 7 p.m. – rumbles of thunder in the distance translated into a steady rain shower that lasted nearly an hour. Winston coach Mike Lovelace, who knew time was not on his side, tried desperately to get the field playable after the rain moved out. His crew succeeded, but the first pitch wasn't thrown until 10:15 p.m. That meant, barring dueling no-hitters, playing a nine-inning game in an hour and 45 minutes was virtually impossible.
Looking for a loophole, he thought he found one midway through the nightcap. Post 8 catcher Jordan Lakey, who wasn't in the lineup, came out to warm up starting pitcher Jordan Freeman on two occasions. He wasn't wearing his jersey, thus he wasn't wearing an American Legion patch. That, Lovelace contended, should have resulted in an automatic forfeit for Post 8. Lippard denied his protest, so the teams played on.
Eventually, with Post 8 leading 8-7 heading to the bottom of the sixth, the clock struck midnight. Lovelace asked Lippard for another ruling, and he didn't like the result: there was no way Post 55 could come back to win the series, so the game – and the series – were over.
"When you leave it to the powers that be, anything can happen," Lovelace said. "And that's exactly what happened tonight.
"When it starts taking away from the kids, there's a problem with it. I'm just being honest with you, and I'm gonna be honest with everyone, the better team is not still playing. That's plain and simple. We busted our rear end to get this field ready for three days, and did it again tonight to do this, and then they're gonna say that you can't play after midnight. Those are the things that drive great people out of American Legion baseball."
Moser, for his part, is thrilled to have the group he has still together and ready to continue its run through the playoffs. "The big thing, and nobody talks about it, we've got 17 players left," he said. "Ain't many Legion teams you gonna see 17 like I've got committed on that bench over there.
"We might not win every night, but I've got 17 that are good kids, they show up every night, and they come to play."
Tyler Sellers threw five innings of relief in Game Two, allowing two earned runs, after Winston jumped out to an 8-2 lead in the fifth. Hank Niblock doubled, homered and drove in five runs for Post 55.
Zach Queen worked the ninth to get the win.
Davidson County will be the lower seed in round two, meaning they will play every night at 7 p.m., rotating between Randolph County and Holt-Moffitt Field.
Jason Queen can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 220, or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Editor's comment: Interleukin-17A ( IL-17A) is a proinflammatory cytokine produced by activated T cells. High levels of IL-17A are associated with several chronic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and multiple sclerosis.
Increased levels of IL-17A in patients with fibromyalgia.
By A. Pernambuco, et al.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the plasma levels of IL-17A in fibromyalgia patients, and to look for any correlations between this data and the concentrations of some pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines.
METHODS: We performed a study including 58 fibromyalgia patients and 39 healthy women matched for age and body mass index. The plasma levels of IL-17A and other pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines were measured by using the technique of cytometric bead array (CBA). The analysis of differences between groups was performed using Mann-Whitney test and the analysis of the correlations by Spearman's correlation test.
RESULTS: The analyses showed that fibromyalgia patients present increased levels of IL-17A. They also revealed that plasma concentrations of IL17A positively correlate with levels of IL-2, IL-4 and IL-10, TNF and IFNγ.
CONCLUSIONS: As far as we are aware, this is the first study to demonstrate increased levels of IL17A in fibromyalgia patients. The positive correlation between the levels of IL-17A and of other cytokines strengthens the hypothesis of the involvement of inflammatory mechanisms in the development of this syndrome.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, September 10, 2013. By A. Pernambuco, L. Schetino, C. Alvim, C. Murad, R. Viana, L. Carvalho and D. Reis. Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Science, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil.


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What, you thought they would just go away? That's not how the Angels work.
How the Angels work: they clear $25 million off the books in combined owed money to pitchers Ervin Santana (now a Royal) and Dan Haren, replace them with more modest commitments to Joe Blanton and Tommy Hanson, and use what's left over to help fund a $125 million, five-year contract for former AL MVP Josh Hamilton, previously of the rival Texas Rangers.
By the time negotiations were starting to be reported by the national media on Wednesday afternoon, Hamilton was only an hour or so away from signing, lending credence to the early theory that Angels owner Arte Moreno, in a fit of pique over losing Zack Greinke or (more likely) just the entire concept of the Los Angeles Dodgers, decided it was time for his "Los Angeles" team to make a big splash. Hamilton getting a call from a pushy owner demanding an answer now about $25 million a year for five years might also explain why Hamilton didn't give the Texas Rangers a call to see if they wanted to match -- something Hamilton's camp had publicly committed to doing.
Whatever went down on those conference calls late this afternoon, Hamilton's headed to Orange County to round out the most frightening top of the order in the American League. Three of the top four hitters in the majority of Angels lineups next year should be 2012 Rookie of the Year and arguable AL MVP Mike Trout, future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols and Hamilton; of the top 20 offensive seasons since 2008 by Baseball Reference's WAR Runs Batting (Rbat)*, these three gentlemen account for five. Only the Tigers even have more than one current representative on this list: Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder make the list a combined total of four times. Unsurprisingly, the Tigers are one of the few teams to even come close to having as powerful a triple threat at the top of the order as the Angels do now:
Pujols, Trout, Hamilton (LAA): 415 Rbat since 2008, 106 Rbat in 2012
Cabrera, Fielder, Martinez (DET): 492 Rbat since 2008, 94 Rbat in 2012
Braun, Hart, A. Ramirez (MIL): 350 Rbat since 2008, 89 Rbat in 2012
Votto, Choo, Bruce (CIN): 360 Rbat since 2008, 77 Rbat in 2012
Holliday, Beltran, Craig (STL): 308 Rbat since 2008, 73 Rbat in 2012
Bautista, Reyes, Encarnacion (TOR): 241 Rbat since 2008, 71 Rbat in 2012
Teixeiria, Cano, Rodriguez (NYY): 325 Rbat since 2008, 60 Rbat in 2012
Kemp, Gonzalez, H. Ramirez (LAD): 389 Rbat since 2008, 36 Rbat 2012
Beltre, Kinsler, Cruz (TEX): 187 Rbat since 2008, 30 Rbat in 2012
*Rbat is a counting stat that uses linear weights to quantify how many more runs a player adds to his team's offense than a generic replacement bat from the minor leagues. If you checked out around "linear weights" in the previous sentence, think of it this way: in practice, the vast majority of the guys who put up 0 Rbat over any extended period of time are NL pitchers.
Couple things about this list for panicking Rangers fans: first, it obviously only measures top-end contributions, not depth. That said, with the departures of both Hamilton and Mike Napoli the Rangers don't have an exceeding wealth of offensive depth on their major league roster. Second, it just looks at straight hitting, as positional adjustment is an entirely separate WAR component. Third, it punts on the question of where Nick Swisher will eventually sign, but the Rangers are in the running.
Also of note: there are only three players on that list who did not play in all four MLB seasons since 2008. They are Detroit's Victor Martinez, who missed all of 2012 due to an ACL tear last offseason (played 3 seasons, 60 total Rbat); St. Louis's Allan Craig, who made it to the majors in 2010 (played 2 seasons, 34 total Rbat); and Mike Trout of the Angels, who was Rookie of the Year and 2nd place in AL MVP voting in 2012 (played 5 months, 54 total Rbat).
It goes without saying that the rankings above are also far from a clear predictive look at what 2013 has in store. The Dodgers' offensive core, for instance, should be significantly more valuable than they were this past season, and Alex Rodriguez will be almost wholly supplanted in the Yankees' lineup by Kevin Youkilis, of all people. The Toronto Blue Jays turned over a bunch of their roster but also signed Edwin Encarnacion to a sizeable deal based off a single career year; then again, they did basically the same thing with the other guy in that trio who started the year in Toronto, and that's worked out pretty well so far.
The newcomer Hamilton is universally assumed to have the highest risk factors of the Angels' top three. In fact, Hamilton's universally assumed to be the riskiest investment in baseball this offseason: a streaky, fragile outfielder with a history of severe substance abuse issues who is about to enter his age 32 season is not the sort of player one generally gives Ryan Howard money (that is, until one considers that Ryan Howard was given Ryan Howard money). But Josh Hamilton can actually hit left-handed pitching and play a premium defensive position if asked, and he is demonstrably not just a product of the hitting environment in Arlington (.937 OPS at home, .924 OPS away last year; .967/.858 over his career). In baseball's current financial climate, it's a smart signing. Moreno is just biding his time until 2016, when his agreement with the City of Anaheim expires and he can march on Los Angeles proper; there's been talk of him trying to secure a stadium in the city itself, possibly at LA Live, and if he wants his brand to hang in there with the Dodgers he probably feels the need to do things from time to time to get the national media to talk about his guys, instead of the latest Rube Goldberg machine the Guggenheim ownership group's built out of cash, raw diamonds and relievers with tats.
But whereas Hamilton is probably not as risky a signing as many national writers are going to assert over the next few days, it is true that Hamilton does not address a very pressing need for the Angels: quality starting pitching. Joe Blanton and post-surgery Tommy Hanson are cheaper than Ervin Santana and Dan Haren, but they're also no great shakes themselves. Losing Greinke was a huge blow to the rotation, and while Jered Weaver should keep on doing his ugly-haired Jered Weaver thing, C.J. Wilson's been a disappointment at his price point so far. The Angels don't really have the pieces at this point to do anything but hope that someone out there massively overvalues Peter Bourjos; James Shields would have been a great pickup for Los Angeles, were the Royals not so convinced that they were a single no. 2 starter away from the playoffs. (Some writers have floated various Mark Trumbo or Peter Bourjos packages for returns involving R.A. Dickey; that will not happen).
The bottom line with Hamilton, though, is that given the spending proclivities of baseball's wealthier set these days, $125 million over 5 years is hardly a crippling deal, barring a major catastrophe that stops Hamilton from ever taking the field as an Angel. The upside of the deal is three of the best hitters in baseball, full stop, all performing at that level for at least the next two or three years. If the money's there -- and in SoCal right now, the money is definitely there -- there's every reason to do it. Adding Hamilton to a team completely changes the divisional landscape. And as for the concerns that playing in the Los Angeles area raises the likelihood of a drug relapse, I'll conclude with a complete list of the major metropolitan areas in America where Josh Hamilton, a rich, successful, famous man with dozens of rich, successful, famous friends, would not be constantly exposed to the temptations of substance abuse:


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Austin fifth grader student Chinmay Murthy, from Paragon Preparatory Middle School, will represent Texas in the 2013 National Geographic Bee airing Friday, May 24 at 1 pm, Saturday, May 25 at 5 pm and Sunday, May 26 at 5 pm. By using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society, students from around the country compete in the annual National Geographic Bee. The National Geographic Bee is constructed to encourage teachers to include geography in their class rooms in order to increase student and public interest in the subject.
Prepare for the 2013 National Geographic Bee and take Take a GeoBee Quiz!
The 2013 National Geographic Bee State Winners are:
Alabama – Christopher Lough, 7th Grade, Prattville Christian Academy, Prattville
Alaska – Kenny Petrini, 8th Grade, Central Middle School of Science, Anchorage
Arizona – Cameron Danesh, 6th Grade, Mountainside Middle School, Scottsdale
Arkansas – Christian Boekhout, 7th Grade, Hot Springs Intermediate School, Hot Springs
Atlantic Territories – Leonides Diaz, 7th Grade, St. John's School, San Juan
California – Tuvya Bergson-Michelson, 6th Grade, Nueva School, Hillsborough
Colorado –Pranit Nanda, 7th Grade, Aurora Quest K-8 School, Aurora
Connecticut – Michael Borecki, 8th Grade, Middlesex Middle School, Darien
Delaware – Kevin M. Orzada, 8th Grade, The Independence School, Newark
Department Of Defense Dependents Schools – Patrick LeWallen, 7th Grade, Ryukyu Middle School, Okinawa
District Of Columbia – Lars Nordquist, 5th Grade, St. Albans School
Florida – Walker Miler, 7th Grade, James Weldon Johnson Middle School, Jacksonville
Georgia – Sanjeev Uppalari, 5th Grade, Fulton Sunshine Academy, Roswell
Hawaii – Andrew Anderton, 8th Grade, Island School, Lihue
Idaho – Amrit Singh, 7th Grade, Grangeville Elementary/Middle School, Grangeville
Illinois – Conrad Oberhaus, 7th Grade, Daniel Wright Junior High School, Lincolnshire
Indiana – Sean Ives, 7th Grade, Trinity Lutheran School, Crown Point
Iowa – Jonathan Grunenwald, 8th Grade, Ames Homeschool Assistance Program, Ames
Kansas – Preneeta Nalluri, 6th Grade, Overland Trail Middle School, Overland Park
Kentucky – Hunter Watkins, 8th Grade, Calloway, Marshall, & McCracken Cty Homeschoolers, Farmington
Louisiana – Cécile Girard, 7th Grade, Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School, Lake Charles
Maine – Archer Thomas, 8th Grade, Bonny Eagle Middle School, Buxton
Maryland – Abhinav Karthikeyan, 4th Grade, Clearspring Elementary School, Damascus
Massachusetts – Sathwik Karnik, 7th Grade, King Philip Regional Middle School, Norfolk
Michigan – Neha Middela, 6th Grade, Detroit Country Day School, Beverly Hills
Minnesota – Alexander Conrad, 7th Grade, Valley View Middle School, Edina
Mississippi – Jun Chen, 8th Grade, Margaret Green Junior High School, Cleveland
Missouri – Aviral Misra, 5th Grade, Academy Montessori Internationale, Kansas City
Montana – Grace Rembert, 5th Grade, Morning Star Elementary, Bozeman
Nebraska – Theodore Jansen, 5th Grade, Paddock Road Elementary, Omaha
Nevada – Nick Vazeen, 8th Grade, Challenger School ? Summerlin Campus, Las Vegas
New Hampshire – Neelam Sandhu, 8th Grade, Ross A. Lurgio Middle School, Bedford
New Jersey – William DiGrande, 8th Grade, Warren Middle School, Warren
New Mexico – Huy Tran, 7th Grade, Albuquerque Academy, Albuquerque
New York – Gabriel Straus, 7th Grade, Collegiate School for Boys, New York
North Carolina – Matthew Janson, 8th Grade, Randolph Middle School, Charlotte
North Dakota – Luke Bowan, 8th Grade, Jamestown Area Homeschoolers, Jamestown
Ohio – Kyle Yu, 7th Grade, Lee Burneson Middle School, Westlake
Oklahoma – Matthew Armor, 8th Grade, Whittier Middle School, Norman
Oregon – Harish Palani, 7th Grade, Stoller Middle School, Portland
Pacific Territories – Jacob Augelli, 7th Grade, Cmd. William C. McCool Elem/Middle, Guam
Pennsylvania – Sai Vaddadi, 8th Grade, Eagle View Middle School, Mechanicsburg
Rhode Island – Jacob Polatty, 7th Grade, Rhode Island Home Educators, North Kingstown
South Carolina – Krish Patel, 7th Grade, Pinewood Preparatory School, Summerville
South Dakota – Mark Vanderzee, 8th Grade, George S. Mickelson Middle School, Brookings
Tennessee – Adithyan Sujithkumar, 7th Grade, Robertsville Middle School, Oak Ridge
Texas – Chinmay Murthy, 5th Grade, Paragon Preparatory Middle School, Austin
Utah – Joshua Nkoy, 8th Grade, Challenger School, Sandy
Vermont – Tyler Jager, 7th Grade, Manchester Elementary/Middle School, Manchester Center
Virginia – Akhil Rekulapelli, 7th Grade, Stone Hill Middle School, Ashburn
Washington – Owen Benda, 7th Grade, Open Window School, Bellevue
West Virginia –Andrew Christy, 7th Grade, St. Francis Central Catholic School, Morgantown
Wisconsin – Asha Jain, 7th Grade, MHLT Elementary School, Minocqua
Wyoming – Garrett Means, 8th Grade, Snowy Range Academy, Laramie


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- the 7" tablet from Tesco
A smart new addition to your family, Hudl packs all your entertainment into one sleek, easy to use Android™ tablet. Surfing the web is a breeze, movies come alive in crystal-clear HD, you can easily read books, stream movies and music on blinkbox and shoot photos and video. Hudl comes with easy access to the Tesco world and your favourite Google™ Apps. Watch the exclusive unboxing of the Hudl here
Colourful design
A soft touch casing and smooth, rounded edges combine to create a sleek, easy-to-hold design. Hudl also comes in 4 different colours, so you can choose your favourite. There is also a full range of colourful Hudl accessories that have been designed specifically to fit your Hudl.
Let's watch
Hudl's crystal clear high-definition display is protected by scratch and smudge resistant glass. At 7" it's big enough to entertain, but handily sized to pop into your pocket. Stream the latest TV and movies on blinkbox and use a Micro-HDMI to HDMI-cable to connect your Hudl up to the big screen.
Let's play
Great for gaming
A powerful Quad-core processor makes gaming fast and fun. With thousands of the latest games on Google Play™, a responsive 10-point multi-touch screen and in-built gyro-sensor, Hudl will keep gamers of all ages entertained for hours.
Made for music
Explore music for any mood with blinkbox music or download tracks and albums on Google Play™. Hudl's stereo speakers mean you can enjoy with friends, or choose Hudl headphones to listen alone.
A Hudl library
Access the latest books on Google Play™, and with the option to extend Hudl's memory to 48GB using a Micro-SD card* you can download books to your heart's content.
The best of Google
Hudl comes with Chrome, the quick and simple browser from Google. It comes pre-loaded with your favourite Google apps, like YouTube™ and Google Maps™, plus you can access over 1 million apps, and games available on Google Play™.
Hudl uses the Android operating system so you can access the very latest apps on Google Play™.
Google, Google Play™, Google Chrome, Gmail, Google Maps, Youtube and Android are trademarks of Google Inc.
The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
Let's stay in touch
Hudl makes it easy to stay connected with friends and family, anywhere in the world. Keep up with all your favourite social networks, share your photos and videos, or make video calls using Google+™ Hangouts. Your Hudl can be connected to a whole world of speakers and accessories via Bluetooth 4.0.
Stress-free surfing
Getting started
From watching your first movie to sharing your first pictures, the easy to use Getting Started app will help you get the most out of your new Hudl.
Powerful performance
With dual band Wi-Fi and a powerful quad-core processor, Hudl gives you a smooth online experience.
Parental controls
Parents will be glad to know their children are being kept safe as well. Simply set up a password or pin to restrict access to responsible family members, and using Google Safe Search will limit any hidden dangers lurking on the web.
Snap, store and share
Taking photos and video is fun with Hudl's 3MP camera. The touch screen makes accurate selection simple and showing your family is easy - just connect to your TV with the Micro-HDMI cable*. Plus, download and store photos from your camera or computers using the Micro-USB cable.
Access to Tesco and much more
Hudl holds many of Tesco's services in one place. Order your weekly groceries, find some great accessories from Tesco Direct and shop everything from fashion to furniture. Stream the latest TV and movies with blinkbox. Plus, Clubcard customers can enjoy free TV and films with Clubcard TV.
Fast, smooth and beautifully sharp
The 7" 1440x900 HD screen makes everything look better, especially big block-buster movies. With the Hudl's Quad-Core 1.5GHz processor running the show, playing smoothly will be no problem at all.
On full charge you'll get 9 hours* of video battery life with the 16GB hard drive giving plenty of space to store all your entertainment. If that's still not enough, just use Hudl's Micro-SD port to extend to a massive 48GB**.
*Actual conditions may vary, dependent on video format and content, audio volume, screen brightness and processor load.
**Micro-SD Cards, Micro-HDMI to HDMI cables sold separately.
- 7 inch (diagonal) IPS LCD
- 1440 x 900 HD resolution
- 242ppi
- Scratch resistant, anti-smudge glass
- 10-point multi-touch screen
Processor & Performance
- 1.5GHz A9 Quad-core processor
- Mali 400 Quad core GPU
Colour options
|128.8 mm
|(5.07 inches)
|192.8 mm
|(7.59 inches)
|9.85 mm
|(0.38 inches)
|(0.81 pounds)
- 16GB internal storage
- (expandable via Micro-SD to 48GB total)
- 2MP front facing fixed focus
- 3MP rear facing auto focus
- 2 x 1w stereo speakers
- Microphone
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Up to 9hrs of video playback (actual conditions may vary, dependent on video format and content, audio volume, screen brightness and processor load.)
- Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) 802.11 a/b/g/n
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Micro-USB 2.0 port
- Micro-HDMI
- Micro-SDHC
- 3.5mm jack
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Compass
In the box
- Hudl tablet
- DC charger, output power (5v=2A)
- 1m USB to Micro-USB cable
- Quick start guide
How does this sound? Hudl's crisp and clear earphones are available in black and white, and come with replacement buds to fit your specific ear size. They also have a tangle-free 1.2 metre cable, and a gold-plated jack plug for extra strength and durability.shop now >
Kids' headphones
Protect your little one's ears with Hudl's noise-limiting headphones. They limit the sound to 80 decibels, so parents get the peace of mind that their kids' ears are being looked after.shop now >
Kids' bumper
Little hands can cause big trouble, but you still want them to enjoy Hudl. The neat protective bumper makes it childproof, just in case it ends up on any unexpected journeys down the stairs.shop now >
Leather case
Aside from making Hudl look stylish, the genuine leather case quickly and easily doubles up as an adjustable stand. It closes smoothly thanks to the magnetic clasp, and there's even special holes for Hudl's rear camera and Micro-USB port. Cases are available in two colours - black and brown.shop now >
Soft case
These cases have been moulded specifically to fit your Hudl perfectly. The well-crafted Hudl soft-touch case also works as a handy, adjustable stand. So apart from making your Hudl personal and keeping it safe, you can also enjoy it without having to hold it. The cases are available in six different colours - black, red, blue, purple, turquoise and grey.shop now >
Screen protectors
A pair of easy-to-apply protective layers for your Hudl's screen. Also comes with a handy cloth, to make sure the screen is clean before you put the protector on.shop now >
Micro-HDMI cable to HDMI cable
The 2m Micro-HDMI cable connects Hudl or compatible smartphones, tablets and digital cameras to your HD TV so you can watch movies or view photo's on the big screen.shop now >
Home & Car charging kit
Charge your Hudl on the go with the Hudl car adapter. Charge at home with extra mobility from the 3m cable or transfer files to and from your computer.shop now >
Spare charger
Your Hudl comes with a charger in the box, but it's always good to have a spare. Aside from powering up the Hudl, the charger also allows you to move files easily to and from your computer.shop now >
Let's have some Google Play™ time
If it's fun, there's a good chance you can get it on Google Play™. In one handy online store, you'll find all the entertainment you can handle, ready and waiting to be downloaded to your Hudl.
There are masses of HD games, apps for almost anything, thousands of magazines and book titles, and a huge library of blockbuster movies, music and TV shows.
Getting started with Google Play™ is easy. It only takes a minute to set up an account, then you can start accessing all that entertainment straight away. And if you already have a Gmail account, you can sign in using that, so it's even quicker to get going.
You'll find Google Play™ pre-installed on the Hudl, so just press that little icon and let the fun begin.
Let's enjoy one-touch Tesco
One unique feature of the Hudl is the little button that opens up a whole world of Tesco. With a quick tap, you can be shopping, downloading movies, watching the latest TV boxsets or listening to music.
Each time you press Hudl's Tesco button, you'll be taken to a range of Tesco services. Here you can choose to order your grocery shopping - and have it delivered right to your door - or shop at Tesco direct, where you can order anything from gifts and toys, to homeware and electricals.
There's the latest season of F&F fashion to be explored, and there's even Tesco's own online movie store, blinkbox. Here you can browse the latest movies from around the world, then download them to your Hudl to enjoy whenever you like.
And if you're a Clubcard customer, there's also Clubcard TV, where you can watch movies and TV shows completely free.
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Dear Editor:
No one likes to think about death and dying, but it's something everyone has to face eventually.
There's an incredible resource in our community that provides comfort, dignity, and respect to all those coping with a serious or life-limiting illness. This resource is Grundy Community Volunteer Hospice.
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month – a time to reach out to our community to raise awareness about the compassionate care that hospice and palliative care provide.
One of the most important messages to help people understand is that hospice care helps patients and families focus on living.
The hospice team provides expert medical care to keep patients comfortable and able to enjoy time with loved ones.
The hospice team answers questions, offers advice on what to expect, and helps families with the duties of being a caregiver.
The team also provides emotional and spiritual support for the entire family.
Hospice care is available to people of all ages and with any illness. Hospice professionals and trained volunteers will ask you what's important and listen to what you say. They make your wishes a priority.
If you or a loved one is facing serious or life-limiting illness, the time to find out more about hospice and palliative care is right now.
Grundy Community Volunteer Hospice has been a success for the past 27 years due to the dedication and hard work of the board of directors, the volunteers, the auxiliary, the nurses, and the support of the community.
Grundy Community Volunteer Hospice is a non-profit organization licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The office is located at 518 W Illinois Ave, Morris, IL, 60450.
For more information please call 815-942-8525. We are a United Way of Grundy County Partner Agency.


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The Chautauqua County Baseball Umpires Association will be holding classes from mid-October through mid-December for anyone interested in becoming a high school baseball umpire. These classes are also available for anyone who wants to become a certified umpire for Babe Ruth or Little League Baseball. Classes will be held on Monday evenings for eight weeks. Contact Ray Lindquist at 665-2865 to register.


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Well, it's the week of love ... Valentine's Day is Thursday. Clearly, you'll want to remember those you love on this special day of the year. Whether you decide on a dozen roses, a box of chocolates, a bottle of champagne, a dinner out on the town or a combination of all of those tokens of love, please remember to do your shopping in Bureau County, which is filled with merchants who will help you take advantage of this special day. When you shop locally, it's a win-win situation for us all.
Above and beyond the gifts, though, remember to tell those you love how much they mean to you. I don't think we can say "I love you" enough. Sometimes, life gets in the way of reminding those special people in our lives how much you care. It's amazing how much those three little words can mean. Have a great Valentine's Day, my friends.
So what's the BigDeal? Every week, the Bureau County Republican teams up with area merchants to offer you an opportunity to save some cash. You can find our BigDeal! offers on our website at www.bcrnews.com. Following is this week's BigDeal!:
• Indulge your body and soul in a chocolate truffle body wrap for only $30 at Sophisticuts Salon and Day Spa in Princeton. This amazing body wrap defuses your stressed skin and helps prevent wrinkles, sagging and dry skin. This is a great deal, since it's regularly priced at $60. Enjoy this chocolate experience! The best part is that it is calorie-free!
The new kid on the block! I'm happy to announce the BCR is the new home to a new staff writer — Goldie Currie of Princeton. Goldie is a great writer, and I know she'll be a wonderful asset to our newsroom and other talented staff members. Many of you already know Goldie, but if you don't, watch for her byline in the BCR. Please help us make her feel at home when you see her out and about. It's a pleasure to have Goldie aboard!
I'd also like to announce BCR Staff Writer Barb Kromphardt has assumed the position of managing editor of the Putnam County Record and The Tonica News. Barb will be dividing her time between those two publications, while still maintaining a presence in our BCR newsroom. This is clearly a step up for Barb, who has been with the company for more than 10 years. If you see Barb out and about, please wish her well in this new endeavor. She will do great!
This week will be the last week of the regular boys basketball season in Bureau County. If you haven't had an opportunity to watch our local talent on the basketball court, make it a point to attend a game this week. Regional play begins next week, when Bureau Valley hosts the 2A regional games.
Just a reminder: I want everyone to know my door at the Bureau County Republican is always open. While it's always a good idea to make an appointment, I'll be happy to meet and/or chat with anyone about your concerns, ideas, story ideas, etc. Your input is integral to the success of your hometown newspaper. Without you, we wouldn't exist. Give me a call at 815-875-4461, ext. 229, or send me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
On the flip side of that coin, I expect callers to treat me with the same respect they'll get from myself and the rest of the staff at the BCR. We either play nice, or we don't play at all.
The BCR is working hard on our upcoming Spring 2013 edition of Illinois Valley Living. It should be ready for you by the first week or two in March. We've got some great stories and photos again. I can't wait for you to see it.
I have a dear friend who continually offers me a worthwhile reminder. She frequently tells me, "Terri ... life is not a dress rehearsal." Those words always make me stop and think. Have a great week. And remember ... you are important to me and the BCR.


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James Donald Wolfe, 78, of Evans, WV, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013, at his home.
James Donald Wolfe, 78, of Evans, WV, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013, at his home.
He was born May 31, 1934, in Union Furnace, OH, a son of the late Edward Blaine and Mary Elizabeth (Keffer) Wolfe. His wife, Rosamond (Mace) Wolfe; brothers, French, Ernest, Harold, Denver, Herman, Edward Jr., and Wayne Wolfe; sisters, Estelle Conley, Hazel Turner, Dorothy Rider, and Mabel Wolfe, and a daughter-in-law, Virginia Wolfe, also preceded him in death.
He was a United State Army veteran.
He was also the owner and operator of Jim's Radiator Service, Ripley, WV, from 1963 until he retired in 2000. He was a loving father and steadfast friend. He enjoyed dancing with his long time friend, Betty Ratliff.
Survivors include his children, Katherine Hupp of Sandyville, Kevin Wolfe of Given, and Christina Haeuptle of Rocklin, CA; grandsons, Shane Hupp and Jan-Lukas Haeuptle; great grandsons, Logan Hupp and Ethan Hupp; sister, Virginia White of Columbus, OH, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2013, at the Asbury United Methodist Church, Starr Township, OH, with Pastor Walter Goble and Pastor Sheryl Goble officiating.
Burial will follow in the Asbury Church Cemetery.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Supreme Court upheld a Topeka man's convictions for sexually abusing three girls, two of them his granddaughters.
Robert Longstaff was convicted on two counts of rape of a child under age 14 and one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child. He was charged in 2005, when the victims were 5, 6 and 8 years old.
Longstaff, now in his 60s, was sentenced to 39 years in prison.
Longstaff appealed his convictions, arguing evidence of a previous conviction should not have been allowed, a taped police interview should have been edited, and the sentence was imposed without a jury determination.
The Kansas Supreme Court's decision was unanimous.


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United Airlines has made a significant change to its frequent-flier program, MileagePlus.
The change requires, in addition to miles flown, a minimum amount of money spent in order to earn status in the MileagePlus program.
The program previously required a minimum of 25,000 miles flown in one year to qualify for its lowest-level status, Premier Silver. Now the program will also require a minimum spend of $2,500 in addition to the 25,000 miles.
Higher levels of status require a higher minimum spend: Premier Gold, 50,000 and $5,000; Premier Platinum, 75,000 and $7,500; Premier 1K, 100,000 and $10,000.
The change will take place next year for status on flights in 2015.
"For three decades, airline loyalty programs have largely recognized members and offered elite benefits for the distance those members fly," airline spokeswoman Karen May said in a statement to ABC News.
"This is a logical step toward acknowledging members also for the revenue they provide the company, an approach that is common among loyalty programs in many industries."
So who wins and loses with the new requirement?
George Hobica, founder of AirfareWatchdog.com, said fliers who already purchase expensive tickets -- first-class or fully refundable -- will win as those who fly on cheap fares are squeezed out of earning status. Fewer people qualifying means less competition for upgrades and other perks.
People who fly on cheap fares, Hobica said, will be negatively affected. It's the people who "in the past have 'gamed' the system by finding extremely cheap fares in order to rack up miles and gain status."
Taxes, often a significant portion of the cost of a flight, do not count toward the minimum spend. Baggage and other fees are also not counted toward the minimum dollar amount.
The move mimics one made by Delta Airlines in January. At the time, Jeff Robertson, vice president/SkyMiles, said in a statement, "These changes are a result of considerable research that we've conducted including conversations with hundreds of customers, many of whom expressed a desire to see the Medallion program truly target our best customers.
"Adding a revenue component to the SkyMiles Medallion program ensures that our most valued customers receive the best program benefits and a more exclusive experience."


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NEW YORK — In Internet chats as breezy as they were bizarre, a police officer accused of plotting to kidnap and eat as many as 100 women was once cautioned not to be wasteful when cooking a victim because ''there is nearly 75 pounds of food there.''
But no one was ever actually harmed in Gilberto Valle's alleged plot, let alone eaten. And a defense attorney says the officer was merely engaging in harmless Internet fantasy.
Where exactly the line is drawn between bizarre talk and a true plot has emerged as the key question in a case that has shocked even the most jaded New Yorkers.
Indeed, experts say many people have a compulsion to create horrific scenarios about cannibalism, and that the Internet allows them to indulge in their dark side anonymously and — usually — safely.
''There is a big difference between discussing, and even fantasizing, about this type of activity and actually carrying it out,'' said Jeffrey Parsons, a psychologist at Hunter College. ''Not all the people who fantasize about it will go on to carry it out.''
One website called ''Devoured'' — devoted to a fetish called ''vore"— is almost comical in its approach, saying it's ''where everyone's on the menu.''
The site defines ''vore'' as a sexual interest that ''occurs from the idea of being eaten whole and alive, eating another alive, or watching this process.''
A chat room named ''Yum Chat'' spells out strict rules for participation: ''In-character taunting between predator and prey that's all in good fun as part a role play is just fine, but player to player attacks'' aren't allowed.
The online banter attributed to Valle is not characteristic of a sexual disorder, but more indicative of some type of psychotic behavior or a personality disorder, Parsons said.
''Certainly, there are people who are going to sort of address a disorder or problem by letting it out, by venting,'' he said. ''They think, 'If I can express, let it out in an e-mail, or a chat, that's satisfying enough, I don't have to go out and engage in that behavior.' ''
Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly declined to comment Friday on a criminal complaint filed in federal court in Manhattan.
Valle is a six-year NYPD veteran, a college graduate, and father of an infant child.
At a bail hearing on Thursday, defense attorney Julia Gatto argued that he never posed a threat. Charges of kidnapping with the intent to murder are overblown, she said.
Her client ''at worst is someone who has sexual fantasies about people he knows and he talks about it on the Internet, but not act on it,'' she said.


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DeKalb, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Jordan Lynch threw for 345 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 123 yards and two scores on 20 carries to help keep No. 20 Northern Illinois perfect on the season with a 48-27 triumph over Ball State on Wednesday at Huskie Stadium.
Lynch's 36-yard scoring strike to Da'Ron Brown broke a 27-27 tie with 5:49 remaining, and after the NIU defense stopped Ball State on 4th-and-1, the senior signal-caller surged in from 16 yards out to make it a two-score game.
Joe Windsor returned a Keith Wenning interception 49 yards for a touchdown to cap the scoring, as Northern Illinois (10-0, 6-0 MAC) kept its hopes for a potential BCS bowl bid alive.
Lynch completed all but six of his 32 passes, while Brown finished with 209 yards and two touchdowns on eight catches for the Huskies, who hold a one-game lead atop the West Division thanks to their 23rd consecutive conference win.
"I feel like I'm improving every week, in my passing game, my running game, some of the checks I'm making," Lynch said. "I still think the best is yet to come for me and this team. It was a great victory tonight."
Wenning threw for 324 yards and a touchdown on 35-of-49 passing and also added a rushing score for the Cardinals (9-2, 6-1), who could have clinched a berth in the MAC championship game with a victory.
Jahwan Edwards racked up 156 yards and a touchdown on 29 totes in defeat.
Brown nearly became the goat of the game after fumbling at the Ball State 13 at the end of a 53-yard completion early in the fourth, but the NIU defense forced a Ball State punt to give possession back to Lynch and the offense.
Lynch broke free for 24 yards on the second play of NIU's ensuing drive before spinning out of a sack on 3rd-and-11 and finding Matt Williams for 25 yards and a fresh set of downs at the Ball State 37.
Two plays later, Lynch got the defense to bite on a play-fake before hitting Brown in-stride for the tiebreaking score.
Wenning then moved the Cardinals inside NIU territory, but on 4th-and-1 from the 44-yard line, Edwards was stacked up behind the line to end the drive.
"We didn't make enough plays of our own to keep drives alive on third down or fourth and short," Ball State head coach Pete Lembo said. "That was the difference in the game."
Lynch then led the Huskies on a 7-play drive that ended with his 16-yard TD run before Windsor's interception return for a score two play later accounted for the final margin.
Early on, Mathew Sims drilled a 34-yard field goal on NIU's second touch to make it 3-0, but Wenning answered with a 3-yard scoring strike to Willie Snead to give Ball State a 7-3 lead.
Lynch and Wenning exchanged touchdown runs early in the second, with Lynch scoring from two yards out and Wenning finding the end zone for a yard away to make it 14-10 Ball State with just over 10 minutes left in the half.
Sims kicked a 20-yard field goal on the Huskies' next possession to bring the team within one, but the Cardinals found the end zone again on their next drive, as Edwards surged in from five yards out to push the margin to 21-13 with 1:28 left in the half.
Lynch answered on NIU's next play from scrimmage, as he flipped a screen out to his right for Brown, who sprinted 58 yards untouched into the end zone to bring the Huskies within 21-20 late in the half.
With 1:13 to work, Wenning guided the Cardinals down to the NIU 26, setting up Scott Secor's 43-yard field goal that sent Ball Sate into the break with a 24-20 edge.
Lynch orchestrated a lengthy 17-play drive to open the second half, converting a pair of third downs before picking up a 4th-and-1 from his own 47 with a 6- yard surge into Ball State territory.
Facing 4th-and-goal from the 1-yard line later in the drive, the offense again stayed on the field and Cameron Stingily surged into the end zone to put NIU on top, 27-24, with 8:31 left in the third.
Secor connected on a 19-yard field goal on Ball State's next series to even the score.
Game Notes
NIU has won 25 straight home games and hasn't lost a conference game since its 2011 MAC opener ... Ball State owns a slim 20-19-2 all-time series lead ... Snead finished with 12 catches for 121 yards ... NIU finished 2-for-2 on fourth down and 6-for-12 on third down ... Ball State compiled 29 first downs compared to 28 for NIU.


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HANG TIME SOUTHWEST — At 8-6 after Saturday's home win over Minnesota and their fifth in seven games, the Golden State Warriors could be considered the early surprise of the Western Conference.
And they've done it without their centerpiece, Andrew Bogut. That might be changing as reports have surfaced that Bogut could be ready to return next Saturday, according to Yahoo.com, meaning he would miss just one more game during the Warriors' upcoming light week. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Bogut might be ready for practice on Monday.
Since the Warriors made the deal with Milwaukee, shipping out scoring machine and fan favorite Monta Ellis for Bogut in March, he's played just four games, the first four of this season before yet another injury, this time a left ankle issue, took him out of the lineup.
Golden State is practically salivating to put the skilled 7-footer on a frontline with David Lee and impressive rookie Harrison Barnes.
"That was what we planned in making the trade, that's what we planned in drafting Harrison Barnes," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said last week after securing an overtime win at Dallas. "That being said, we've got a lot of guys that don't have NBA experience, so it's going to be a process and we're going to stick true to the process, continue to grind out, continue to work hard and continue to learn."
The bearded, 260-pound Bogut, when healthy, can become a transformational figure in the Warriors' lineup as they continue to shift from a purely offensive squad to one that takes the defensive end just as seriously. Bogut has averaged 12.6 points and 9.3 rebounds in his career, and at least two blocks a game in each of the past three seasons.
Golden State sits fifth in the West and boasts victories over the Clippers, Hawks and Nets.
"It's huge," guard Stephen Curry said last week of Bogut's impending return. "That's why they thought they needed to trade for him to solidify the paint for us. I think you can see now in his absence with Festus [Ezeli], Carl [Landry], D. Lee, Andris [Biedrens], when those guys are playing hard, they're tough and they're physical and they get it done. For us to have a guy that's known for fitting that mold [Bogut] who's out right now, you can only think it makes us that much better."
The Warriors, and the rest of the league, could be about to find out.


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Umpire killed Gio on the missed strike 3 call on Beltran
Pen is solid though, for my money, not quite to the level of our pen (Reds). Matheus, Stammen, Gorzelanny or Michael Gonzalez -- one of those likely next depending on the matchup. Burnett usually sets up later. The Nat's not so secret bullpen weapon is Drew Storen, the resurrected, defacto closer. The more secret weapon is Garcia. Young guy with great stuff who was one of the last adds to the roster. I'd personally like to see him starting in place of EJax, who makes any Nats follower extremely nervous.
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Many will say lucky to escape the 5th unscathed but Gio deserves big credit. He's a superb pitcher who, with an obviously off day, held the Cards to just 2 runs. Highest walk number of the year though. He won't go past the 6th I don't think. Pitcher's spot doesn't come up next inning unless there's a serious rally.
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It's a strange game. Lots of walks. Lots of baserunners. Very little scoring relatively. Nats have a tendency to win whacked-out games like this. Has happened a lot this year. Outings like this, where the Nats win, are why Gio's unlikely to get the Cy Young. That'll be RA's I think.
Frickin' Espinosa. I swear, he's Stubbs with more power and bit more ego.
3 inning in a row with a lead off single for the Nats, but then they do noting but miss pitches or pop up, Espinosa has put up 3 atrocious AB today he hit a long foul and missed everything else by 3 feet or took pitches down the middle.
One other note on the Nats' pen. Tyler Clippard. Classic example of how the Yankees are great at offloading their problems when others don't realize it. Bigtime controversial. Was the closer most of the year because Storen was out recovering from surgery. Has been totally unreliable the past few months. Davey kept putting him in, mostly in big lead situations and the guy would give up a run or two or more every time. Storen's now the closer without any announcement being made about it. I hope we don't see Clippard at all this post season unless there's at least a 5 run Nats lead.
Morse is a beast and carries that nickname. Strongest on the team. Longest homers.
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