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ACE Hardware employee may lose job battling zombies | News
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- If you're a fan of AMC's show, 'The Walking Dead', you know how important it is to be prepared for a zombie attack.
A group of area college students thought they'd offer some advice, making a film that beat out more than 8,000 entries, for the honor of playing this week at the Sundance film festival. But not everyone is pleased with the production.
The short film, 'When the Zombies Come' was primarily filmed at an ACE Hardware store in Lawrenceville, featuring employee Alex Warner.
Throughout the nine minute documentary, Warner makes his case for why the store would be an excellent spot to combat a hypothetical zombie attack.
Near the end, the film does call some customers stupid, and nursing home residents easy targets. But overall it compliments ACE for being so well stocked and the Lawrenceville location particularly, for its access to food, medicine, repair parts and ammunition.
Hurst and Warner say viewers have to remember it's a film and wasn't meant to be taken seriously.
"I think it's funny. It's a documentary with funny tensions," said Hurst.
But ACE Hardware has yet to catch on to the joke. The company posted a cease and desist letter on Youtube, accusing Hurst of potentially damaging ACE's reputation and trademark infringement.
"They have taken about every route possible to try to get this taken down," said Warner.
Hurst did take the film down temporarily, but has since reposted his entry.
It's not that ACE is anti-zombie. Several stores have marketed their own zombie survival kits. But according to a company Facebook post, ACE views this film differently:
Ace Hardware was not aware that a deplorable video encouraging violent behavior was produced and we did not approve the use of our brand or store in the filming of that video. We are aghast and outraged that these individuals used our nationally recognized brand in this film. This video does not in any way represent Ace Hardware and the thousands of hardworking Ace employees that are knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated to serving Ace customers. We are making every effort to remove this video from all online sources. We greatly value our customers as well as our "helpful" brand image and are deeply offended by the content of this video.
A spokesperson for ACE said the company had specific issue with the images of an employee on the roof showcasing several weapons.
"It was not meant to cause harm to anybody. It was not meant to cause harm to the ACE store that I worked at. I actually love the owners," said Warner.
Despite those kind words, and the fact Warner says he shot the film on his free time, the store has repotedly taken him off the schedule indefinitely. ACE would not comment on his future employment status.
Warner says he was trying to help his friend Jon Hurst, the director. He made the film for a class at Georgia State, before entering it in Sundance.
The film festival gives awards, determined in part by how many people watch the film on YouTube. Because Hurst took his video down temporarily he says he's now behind in the numbers. But says the executive director of 'The Walking Dead', did retweet a link to it.


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Skip to comments.TMZ's Harvey Levin defends Mel Gibson; Bristol Palin, Levi Johnston shopping reality show
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Mel Gibson's alleged outbursts are still making news. TMZ's Harvey Levin joined Xtra to tell us what he knows, and give us the rest of the celebrity scoop."
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TMZ has learned the couple has been shopping "multiple reality shows" around town -- some of the ideas involve the couple AND their two-year-old son, Tripp.
We're told the leading concept involves all three people -- and will focus on "parenting issues."
It's unclear if the show would be based in Alaska ... or if Bristol's mom, Sarah Palin, would be involved in some capacity.
It looks like the couple could strike a deal in the near future -- we're told negotiations are "ongoing."""
I'll bet it's Levi doing most of the shopping around.
Unfortunately, for her parents, Bristol seems to be worthy of Levi.
She obviously is low on intelligence and nil on common sense.
Nonsense, I don't believe for a minute they are doing a reality show. They might want to do one, but no one is going to give it to them. There is no substance. What would they have to contribute that is worthy of watching..two fools being married..WOW what a scoop..mind as well have a reality show showing everyone in America then. No TV network will give those two a show because it will be a complete waste of time.
Levin on FNC right now with Monica Crowley subbing for BOR.
Too bad for Sarah in this fiasco...looks like her daughter is playing off her mothers notoriety...otherwise nobody would care about either she nor the guy. Easy to see as this plays out why politics is known for being just another Hollywood show.
I'd love to think you are right about this Sarah...but frankly the public licks this stuff up like candy and Hollywood knows they can get certain milage out of these shows. If they'll vote for BO they'll watch this crap too!
Bristol going trailer park!
I have never seen any reality in "reality tv"
i dont think levi was a thorn to palin as everyone knows levi is a liar by now. The thorn is Bristol herself
Missed "Deadliest Catch" last Tuesday night, did ya?
There goes any remote chance of a Palin presidency. What a silly little girl to be taken in again by a true cad...this is going to get ugly.
I considered that more of a documentary series. Did the show ever mention that crew member who was arrested for using the boat to traffick drugs??
It's depressing. That girl is hurting her mother's political career, which in turn hurts this country.
Don't know. I haven't caught many episodes this spring but tuned in for the last one after reading the thread on FR. On the linked thread there were comments to the effect that Jake (the younger son, I believe) may have gotten his drugs from a "Deadliest Catch" crew member.
This describes every reality show on TV
Yeah which us why reality shows are so yesterday. No one watches them anymore. They are yesterday's news. Even that Kate plus 8 doesnt get good ratings anymore. Back in the day reality shows were all the rage but not anymore
She's a moron and he's a gigolo. That's a bad combination.
"mind as well"? There's no such expression. It's "might as well".
Sorry about that
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Prospect Roster Speculation - Forwards
Last week we looked at which defensemen and goaltenders could see time with the Lightning this year. Today, we take a look at the forwards.
Unlike the defensemen and goalies, figuring out which forward prospects could make the team out of camp and which ones could earn a call-up is far from simple. Therefore, we'll break down the candidates individually.
First, the givens, in no particular order: Vincent Lecavalier, Martin St. Louis, Steven Stamkos, Ryan Malone, Teddy Purcell, Ryan Shannon, Nate Thompson, Dominic Moore, Steve Downie, Adam Hall.
These 10 forwards, combined with the eight defensemen Lightning General Manager Steve Yzerman expects to keep, as well as two goaltenders, leaves three roster spots open. Head Coach Guy Boucher will likely switch between dressing six and seven defensemen, meaning of the three forward spots open only one is guaranteed to play. It is also possible the team could carry only 12 forwards as they did last season in spurts.
While Yzerman, Boucher, and management say roster spots will be earned in a meritocracy system - and that is what the players need to hear - in today's NHL, contract status (not necessarily salary in this case) plays a huge part in roster management. Also high on the list is the opportunity for development-rich playing time.
The Lightning currently have 44 players under contract on their 50-man organizational roster, including Brett Connolly, who only counts if he plays more than nine games at the NHL level.
Here's a look at the candidates to fill the three open forward positions with the 2011-2012 Tampa Bay Lightning.
Tom Pyatt, W/C (24): Pyatt was an offseason signing by Tampa Bay and like Dana Tyrell, spent his first full year in the NHL last season (with Montreal). Pyatt compares to Tyrell in that he has good speed, versatility, penalty killing ability, and is undersized. Pyatt scored 43 one year for OHL Saginaw on his way to an 81 point season, but had just seven points last year for the Habs in a limited role. The fact Pyatt has to pass through waivers could give him a leg up on Tyrell for a spot with the big club. Pyatt, who is two years older than Tyrell, played for Boucher in Hamilton two years ago, scoring 13 goals and 35 points in 41 games.
Dana Tyrell, W (22): Tyrell spent the entire 2010-2011 season with the Lightning, accumulating six goals and 15 points in a defensive/energy roll. Tyrell's speed is craved by Boucher for his system and Dana is one of the team's best penalty killers. A former 30-goal scorer in the WHL, Tyrell has more offense than he's shown so far, too. So why is he on this list and not the one above? He's still on his entry-level contract, which means he can't be exposed to waivers. If the Lightning are faced with a log-jam on the bottom lines and at least four of the candidates have played up to their potential to make the team, the Bolts could ship Tyrell back to the AHL and keep another play that could ultimately be lost to waivers. Tyrell has another gear at both ends of the ice and may have to show them in order to make the team. While a demotion to the AHL is probably unlikely, it's a possibility depending on contract status.
Mattias Ritola, W (24): After being claimed on waivers from the Red Wings last fall Ritola played 31 regular season games and one playoff contest for the Bolts last year with mixed results. It wasn't until his inner-ear condition was finally effectively treated that he began to turn his game around. It was also at this time he was demoted to Norfolk and the Red Wings refused to reclaim him off waivers. While playing healthy for Norfolk Ritola really caught the eye of Lightning farm followers. He wracked up 27 points (9 goals) in just 17 games and had five points in four playoff games for the Admirals. The hockey world knows Ritola has skill, but it was likely his contract status that scared teams away when he was subjected to waivers. Ritola signed a three year contract with Detroit before last season so anyone claiming (or reclaiming) him is on the hook for Ritola's paychecks through 2012-2013. While his price tag is at the bottom of the payroll list, committing to two-plus years of an on-the-fence player is a risky decision. For this reason Ritola may be able to pass through waivers again if he can't make the Bolts out of camp, but the Lightning could be playing with fire if they try that again. Ritola is responsible enough to play on the bottom lines and skilled enough to play on the top lines in a fill-in roll, which makes him a likely candidate to stay. We rank Ritola No.8 among eligible Bolt prospects.
Michel Ouellet, W (29): A teammate of Brad Richards for Memorial Cup-winning Rimouski in 2000, the last time anyone saw Ouellet in the NHL he was skating in three games for the Canucks in 2008-2009. Since that time he's bounced around Europe, ending up with Hamburg in Germany last season (39 GP, 11-17-28). Ouellet agreed to come back to the NHL for another shot, signing a two-way contract with Tampa Bay in the offseason. Ouellet, who is skilled but doesn't skate exceptionally well, had his most productive season with the Penguins in 2006-2007, scoring 19 goals and 48 points. He flirted with 20 goals as a member of the Lightning the following year, too. Because he's "been there before,†has significant professional experience, and is subject to waivers, Ouellet is a strong candidate to make the team. The key to playing time could be his two-way game as he'll likely see some time on the third line, depending what Boucher does with Ryan Malone, who played on the third line at times last season. Developmental playing time is not an issue for Ouellet as he'll turn 30 this season, so if he stays in Tampa, the coaching staff won't feel guilty about having him sit in the press box as a healthy scratch if needed.
Blair Jones, W/C (24): Jones has never spent a full season in the NHL, but had a strong close to the 2010-2011 campaign with the Lightning and appeared in seven playoff games. The light has finally turning on for Jones, who is at his best when he's a menace on the forecheck and throwing his body around. Jones is an ideal candidate for a bottom line spot because he can kill penalties and provide energy. He has more size than Tyrell and Pyatt and the Lightning lack size outside of Nate Thompson on the lower lines. If his face-offs were better, he may have made Adam Hall expendable. Lightning prospect followers have been waiting for Jones to finally make his move with the big club. Jones would have to pass through waivers to be sent to Norfolk.
Carter Ashton, W (20): We are clamoring for Ashton (pictured) to make the NHL roster this fall as he can bring scoring, grit, and size to a lineup that desperately needs it – especially if Ryan Malone's shoulder injury is worse than expected. Ashton skates well, can bang in rebounds from the front of the net, and throw his weight around. What he doesn't have is pro experience and experience is something Yzerman wants to give his prospects. With experience – especially abundant playing time – comes effective development. Though he was signed two years ago, Ashton's entry level contract doesn't kick in until this year so he has a free pass to playing time in Norfolk. Expect to see him in Tampa at some point during the year if he doesn't make the club in September/October. It will all depend on his projected playing time in Tampa and if Yzerman thinks his development would be better suited playing 20 minutes a night in Norfolk to start his professional career. Ashton is our second-ranked prospect.
Alexander Picard, W (25): Picard, a former top-10 pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets, was signed by the Lightning in the offseason to provide offensive depth. It sounds cliché, but Picard making the team depends on his camp. The mid-20s are usually when some "forgotten†prospects find their groove and prove themselves worth the risk to sign them. Picard was a star in the QMJHL before being drafted and has done well in the AHL. Last year was his best as a pro as he scored 24 times and had 46 points in 59 AHL games. He is subject to waivers if moved to Norfolk, but in this case his reputation as an underachiever likely will mean he passes through to the Admirals. If a team is starved for offense, however, they could take a chance on him. We could see Boucher getting the most out of this Quebec-native, too, and Picard could finally make his mark in the NHL. It's hard to believe someone who won the Mike Bossy award as the Q's best professional prospect has only two assists in 67 NHL games.
James Wright, C/W (21): Wright spent half of the 2009-2010 season with Tampa Bay and even saw some time on Vincent Lecavalier's line before being sent back to the Vancouver Giants of the WHL. Wright was placed in Norfolk last year to round out his offense and ha d a respectable 16 goals and 47 points in 80 games. Wright has filled out his 6-3 frame since he played for the Lightning and now has the physical stature to play a checking line center role for the Bolts. However, the fact Wright is still in his entry contract and has a free pass to Norfolk likely means he'll have to dominate in camp to earn a spot over others who are waiver eligible. He could be a replacement for Dominic Moore this time next year, especially if his face-offs improve.
Richard Panik, W (20): If anyone is going to give Brett Connolly a run for having the highest offensive ceiling on this list, it's Panik. The big Slovakian is the total package – he can hit, score, dish, skate, dangle, and fight. So why isn't he higher on this list? Consistency. Panik is the poster child for Yzerman wanting prospects to play their way out of their shortcomings. Panik has professional ability, but not a professional approach to each game. It would not be far-fetched to think Panik could dominate a camp scrimmage or two, or some shifts in an exhibition game, but only if he's consistently dominant will he make the Bolts to start the year. And even then, considering he has a free ticket to Norfolk, he may not make it. We can't wait for when he does, though. We rank Panik No.3 on the Lightning's list of prospects.
Trevor Smith, W/C (26): Another free agent acquisition by the Lightning this summer, Smith is coming off a 43-point campaign split between AHL Springfield and Syracuse. Smith has seven games of NHL experience to his credit with the Islanders, and has one NHL goal. He provides the club with offensive depth and AHL scoring, but has the ability to fill in if needed at the NHL level.
Brett Connolly, W (19): No player on this list has a higher ceiling than Connolly and possibly no player has improved themselves physically as much as Brett. Connolly has spent the summer in Toronto building strength to cope with the rigors of professional hockey and most importantly shield himself from injuries. Yzerman said Connolly needed to get stronger last season after Brett was knocked out of the WHL playoffs with a separated shoulder. His 2011-2012 hockey year didn't get off to the best start as yesterday he left a scrimmage at Canada's World Juniors Development Camp with a leg injury. Fortunately, it looked worse than it actually was and reports are Connolly only suffered a bad bruise. Connolly's best (only?) chance to make the Lightning is if the Bolts appear to be short a scoring liner and are in need of impact offense - and are willing to roll the dice on him. Connolly would have scored 50 goals in the WHL last year if not for missing time with Team Canada and a minor knee injury (he had 46 goals in 59 games). The key with Connolly is his contract status. While he's already signed his entry level contract, he's not old enough to play in the AHL. Therefore, the Lightning's 2010 first round pick can only play in the NHL or WHL. He's likely not ready for the grind of the NHL, but he could be too advanced in his development to go back to the Dub. What is better for him, getting 10-12 strategic minutes in the NHL or being able to take advantage of shortcuts and possibly getting bored at the WHL level? If he goes back, he'll likely be given the goals of leading the league in scoring and guiding his hometown Prince George Cougars deep into the playoffs. In reality, Connolly has to prove he can play a full season healthy and continue to develop strength, so there's probably close to 100% chance he returns to juniors. We rank Connolly as the Lightning's top prospect.
Mike Angelidis, W (26): A darkhorse for playing time in the NHL this year is former undrafted free agent Mike Angelidis. A 20-goal scorer for the Admirals last year, Angelidis is gritty and skilled enough to play in some form at the NHL level, though he has zero minutes of NHL experience coming into this season. Angelidis is subject to waivers if he doesn't make the team out of camp, but should have no problems getting to Norfolk where he can continue to work his way up the ladder.
J.T. Wyman, W (25): Like Pyatt, Wyman played under Boucher with Hamilton two years ago. The 6-2 winger has approached 20 goals his last two seasons in the AHL and while he's expected to start the year in Norfolk, he does have three games of NHL experience under his belt – all with the team that drafted him, Montreal. Wyman is subject to waivers if he's sent down.
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Topic closed. 165 replies. Last post 6 years ago by Todd.
Noticing a high number of member "Conspiracy Theory" agenda's. Whatever happen to common sense? Because numbers do not come out to your perceived patterns or expectations don't go crazy with the "rigged" cope outs.
Sorry clicked on wrong post; meant for Reign22.
I also hit the 33 PB! Can I now make the claim I won the Powerball???
I think I hear the numbers laughing @ us all
I can't begain to fathom what to do with all that loot
The numbers are alway's laughing at us. While we sleep........eat..........work. They enjoy taunting us with their clever "stick it to you" patterns of deceit.
I can fathom......come on hearsetrax........use your imagination!
You won the POWERBALL but you didn't win the JACKPOT. Does that work for you? Lol!
"Freedom of Speech? Keep reading and you will discover that freedom comes at a price!"
I like the way I say it better!
How does $125,710,000 + after Federal Taxes sound?
Sounds like fun to me!
As usual dpoly you did your math. Almost $20 Million for state taxes though....OUCH!!! Still sounds good however. Enjoy.
Really starting to believe that it's rigged...I mean come on people:
Mega Millions Winning Numbers 2/7/2012 17-23-30-37-45 (04)
Powerball Winning Numbers 2/8/2012 17-28-38-39-51 (33)
The number schemes are nearly identical! What are the odds that two separate lotteries with different numbers picks & crazy odds draw almost the same identical number pattern on consecutive days?! A: ASTRONOMICAL!!!!! But I'm sure they will LET someone win when it reaches at least a $400m advertised annuity! That's why I haven't spent a dime in this run yet!!!
One of these states will win the powerball..idaho, washington state, iowa, west virginia, south dakota, north dakota, maine, new hampshire, maine, oregon, nebraska, wyoming, vermont. 300 million is a lot of money to fall into the hands of the wrong demographic. If it doesn't hit in one of those states..it will hit in a store that caters to certain demographics.
$310 million, now we are cooking with gas.
I wonder if this thing might go to $500 million, that would be something.
we all believe reign 22 that you are insane. those numbers are nothing alike except 1. it is not fixed. what would be their reasoning to fix it and how could they. please tell us what state hospital you are residing in so we can stop your trips to the lottery store. you are bonkers. totally completely gone in the head.
I had 17, but as the Powerball number.
Not sure what you mean by the "wrong demographic". The lottery is random, so everyone has an equal chance of winning, no matter where they live.
A state or a store does not win the lottery, people do. I will never understand the obsession with a particular "state" winning the jackpot, other than it being fun to see someone close to home win it. Saying that a particular "state" won to support the notion that the lottery somehow controls who wins is the same as saying that the lottery is rigged. And that is not supported by a shred of evidence.
Since lots of jackpots are won in liquor stores, does that mean the "drunk demographic" is targeted by the lottery to win a lot? Or does it mean that a lot of lottery tickets happen to be sold in liquor stores? What about the jackpot that was sold in the porn shop? Did the lottery decide that they needed a winner from the "porn demographic"?
Check the State Lottery Report CardWhat grade did your lottery earn?
Sign the Petition for True Lottery DrawingsHelp eliminate computerized drawings!
With paranoia you never have to dine alone!
Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any.
There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers.
Yes lotteries have been won everywhere, including my hometown. 30 mill, 50 mill, 80 mill, etc, but 300 million takes it to another level. When it hits 300 million, people say wow! When it gets this high, those states i listed usually wins. I forgot to include minnesota.
If i am wrong, i will be the first to admit it, but if i am right, my conspiracy theory looms on.
200 to 300 million states that i know of..min, sd, idaho,washingon state, west virginia
I guess you think the lottery is rigged then. You are certainly entitled to that opinion. I just don't think there's any evidence for it.
Sure, the jackpot could be won in any of those states. You included several states on your list, and accumulatively I'm sure the players in those states will purchase quite a few tickets so they have a good shot at winning. But any player in any state has an equally good chance of winning, so I'm not sure what it proves.
The funny thing is that there are just as many conspiracy-minded people who say that when someone in a big state like New York wins, that's the lottery controlling where it is won. But you say that when a jackpot is not won in a big state, then that's the lottery controlling it. So no matter what happens, I guess the lottery is controlling it, and a cinspiracy exists. Whatever.
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text: Tanner Beebe a Westfield Conn. Little Leaguer Who turned 12 in april Had only played Lacrosse before going out for LL baseball this Season as a Pitcher.Tanner's League Like others affiliated with the National Little League Organization has a "minor league" for kids starting out between the ages of 9 and 12 along with the "Majors" which Usually play the 12 to 15 yr olds.Tanner and his father were Focused on trying to form Tanner into a Pitcher. Though usually 12 yr olds are drafted to The "majors" some kids who have never played Organized Baseball are allowed to spend there first season in the "Minors" to become Acclamated.Tanner being in his 1st year was given the option to Play in the 12 to 15 with a LOCAL LL stipulation that first year 12 year olds playing in the "Majors" Cannot Pitch. So Tanner and his Father Wanting to pitch and Gage his ability chose to envoke the 1st year rule and Play with the 9 to 12 yr. olds Tanner Beebe Is 5'1" and 90 lbs. and turns Out he's pretty good. So much so that Midway through his first game Parents began Heckling him. There 9 , 10 and 11 year olds were baffled by Tanners 65 mph and plus fastballs. Midway through the 2nd game Beebe was visibly shaken. By more Heckling parents. Many shouting concern for there childs safety Though let it be said the Kids Control at such Velocity seems to be Impeccable.After Tanner's 2nd game somebody contacted the Nat. LL Office an complained. Westfield Risked losing there affiliation if Tanner was allowed to pitch. "I'm being punished cause i'm too good" said Tanner Westfield has allowed 12 yr olds to pitch for years but this IS the first time they have faced this type of dispute. Tanner's father says to those who accuse He & his son of abusing the system or sandbagg'n "He's never played Baseball before this year. We were only testing his ability. We had no idea he would be that good" Tanner Has Resolved Himself to be the Best Shortstop and catcher he can be for his team This year. And Pitching? Tanner repeats when asked "Theirs ALWAYS next year. I always got better against the Really Good little League Pitchers throughout the season as I faced them. In fact I Consider This a Fundamental of the sport and others, I saw Them as a Problem to solve an obstacle to overcome a Fear to Face. feel a little bit like those complaining parents are Coddling a little But that's My Opinion. Comments Yo?


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The Ohio University Women's Center recently hired Lindsey Daniels as the program coordinator for the Survivor Advocacy Program.
The Survivor Advocacy Program is a combined campus and community effort to bring 24/7 advocacy services to survivors of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking. The program is made possible through a Violence Against Women in Campus grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
As the survivor advocacy program coordinator, Daniels will serve as the primary advocate and education specialist for survivors of sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking.
Her duties include short-term counseling and crisis intervention, serving as a liaison between victims and services on campus and in the community, designing and implementing educational programs and outreach services. She also will coordinate campus-wide training initiatives, assist in the development and dissemination of program materials and supervise a team of peer advocates.
"I am honored to be a part of bringing this essential service to Ohio University," Daniels said. "I am thrilled to begin, knowing that the Survivor Advocacy Program will be a success due to the excellent campus and community support, the hard work of our future peer advocates and the dedication of those who envisioned and pushed for such a program."
Susanne Dietzel, director of the Women's Center, said students who are the victims of sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking will now receive confidential counseling, crisis intervention, and follow-up care.
"As part of her work, Ms. Daniels will also educate and train the campus community on how to prevent, respond to, and adjudicate those matters," Dietzel said. "In the end, the campus will be more knowledgeable, safer and friendly to survivors and victim. We believe her experience, skills, and familiarity with local networks will be a tremendous asset to the program and the university."
Daniels most recently worked as the program coordinator for Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling's Sexual Assault Prevention Program. She has served on the statewide Ohio Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Consortium, the Ohio University Relationship and Sexual Violence Coalition, the Athens Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition, and the Athens County Sexual Assault Task Force.
She also has volunteered as a survivor advocate and worked closely with the campus and community on sexual violence issues. She earned a master's degree in social work and a bachelor's degree of art in psychology from Ohio University.
The Survivor Advocacy Program will host an Open House celebration during fall quarter. The program's office will eventually be located in the McKee House, but is temporarily housed in the Women's Center in Baker University Center.
For more information, contact 740-593-9625 or daniell1.@ohio.edu.


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Just in time for Easter and Mother's Day, OpenTable is pleased to announce the 50 winners of the 2011 OpenTable Diners' Choice Awards for the Top Restaurants for Brunch. The list of winners is derived from 7 million+ reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 12,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The winners include Chez Zee in Austin, Manhattan's Norma's at Le Parker Meridien, and Hell's Kitchen in Minneapolis, among others. And, New York City took the title of Best City for Brunch with 11 winners. Read the full list here.
Congratulations to all the honorees. And, dear diners, we hope you'll use this list as a guide the next time you want to make an ordinary weekend extraordinary with one of the best brunches in the nation!


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The Garrison First Responders will hold their annual dinner/live auction benefit Saturday, November 10th, at the Garrison Emergency Services Building. Doors will open at 4:30pm with serving of the meal to begin at 5:00pm. The meal includes a choice of Beef & noodles or Chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad bar, and dessert. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
The live auction takes place immediately following dinner. Local businesses and community members have donated many items for this year's auction. Anyone wishing to contribute more items can contact Amanda Henkle at 319-560-9521.
This is the largest annual fundraiser for the Garrison First Responders. All proceeds are used for life saving equipment and training for service members. The Garrison First Responders is a volunteer service devoted to emergency medical response in the Garrison area.
Following is a list of donors for this year's auction:
Ace Fogdall, Airport Golf, Allen Hospital, Atkins Bank, Belle Plaine Nursery, Benton Mutual, Berry's Lanes, Betterton Chiropractic, Black Hawk Conservation, Cedar Rapids Roughriders, Cedar River Ink, Clingmans, Coots Materials, Covenant Hospital, Cedar Rapids Marriott, Dr. Hanneman, Eden Mutual, Faust Outdoor, Farm Bureau Insurance- Teresa J. Meyer, Frazier Nursery, Golden Comb, Iowa Theatre Artists Company, Jessy's Gems, CR Kernels, Keystone Insurance, Keystone Savings Bank, King Theatre Belle Plaine, Koops, LaGrange's, LaPorte Bakery, LaPorte Golf, McDowell's, Michael and Dowd, Mossman & Mossman, Steve Meyer Consulting LLC, The Old Creamery Theatre, Palace Theatre, Riverside Hotel & Casino, Shaping You, Tara Hills, Tharp's, Three River's Insurance, Thys Chevrolet, Total Image Salon & Spa, The Isle, US Bank, Viking Sewing, Village Inn, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, and Wilson-Hite Insurance.


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Extension Granted For State Financial Aid Applications
An extension has been granted for college students and families to complete State financial aid applications and additional time to make loan payments.
"While families are struggling to recover from the unprecedented impacts of Hurricane Sandy, the Christie Administration is moving forward in every way we can to ease stress and help lives return to normal," said Secretary of Higher Education Rochelle Hendricks. "After the hurricane, many families need time to put their lives back together. When students have been without power or their homes have been flooded, they should not need to worry about their financial aid."
To help, the Christie Administration will give students and families more time to make payments on student loans administered by New Jersey's Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA).
Students will also be given an additional month to provide necessary information for state grant and scholarship programs including the Tuition Aid Grant (TAG), the Part-time TAG for County College Students program, the Educational Opportunity Fund, NJ STARS/II, and the Governor's Urban Scholarship program.Gabrielle Charette, executive director of HESAA, said students should contact the Authority to get the help they need.
"We are committed to helping those whose lives have been disrupted by Hurricane Sandy. If you have a federal student loan that is currently being serviced by HESAA or a New Jersey College Loan to Assist State Students (NJCLASS) and are having difficulty making payments due to damage, loss of property or loss of employment sustained as a result of the storm, we can help," Charette said.
If you have applied for one of the State grant or scholarship programs listed above and have received from HESAA an Additional Information Request (AIR) or a letter requesting tax return transcripts or other documents with a return date of November 15, 2012, the deadline has now been extended to December 14, 2012.
For help with student loans, contact HESAA's Servicing and Collections at 1-800-792-8670, and press option #3 or email email@example.com to discuss your options with a student loan counselor.
For questions concerning New Jersey grants and scholarships programs, please contact HESAA Client Services at 1-800-792-8670 and press option #2.
For more information about EOF deadlines, contact Dr. Glenn Lang, acting assistant Secretary of Higher Education, at (609) 984-2709 or email him at email@example.com .
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I spend many an idyllic hour at the puddle photographing the wildlife there. And I'm a little concerned that the recent efforts by the city to "beautify" it and make it an official city park are going to destroy the beauty it now possesses. That said, it has occurred to me that I should, perhaps, make an album of the photos I have of it as it now exists. This may end up being the titile page.
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I'm rather careful when it comes to purchasing outdoor equipment. It is not that I'm picky; I simply prefer good quality clothing and gear, as I believe most frequent travelers do.
In fact, I own a fair share of brand name outdoor products, including Orvis flyrods, Kelty backpacks, Eureka! tents, Sea Eagle inflatables and more than a few boats from the likes of Mad River and Old Town Canoe.
I've also field tested a variety equipment from different manufacturers. I tend to be rather rough on equipment; it has to be capable of taking a lot use and, occasionally, some real abuse.
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Photo by Joe Hackett
The Eureka Timberline tent, shown at campsite near Cranberry Lake, is capable of withstanding gale force winds. With enough headroom for a person to stand up, it can easily accommodate six people. It makes an ideal base camp and is an excellent shelter for winter camping.
I once used a Schrade Ol'Timer pocket knife to open cans in camp, after forgetting to pack the can opener. The knife took the abuse, and after a couple of passes on a sharpening stone, it had an edge that filleted bass with ease.
Unfortunately, after a century of producing quality products in New York's Mohawk Valley region, the Schrade Cutlery Company closed it's doors for good in 2004. Fortunately, some of their products can still be found online, including their fabled KABAR combat knives.
I wouldn't have attempted opening cans with most blades, but I would with a Conway knife, which could still provide a clean shave even without sharpening. The Conway Knife Company is based in Saranac Lake and their products are available at Blue Line Sport Shop.
Brand name gear is great, but when it receives regular "industrial strength" use for extended periods of time, it must able to handle the work.
Over the years, I've field tested numerous pieces of outdoor equipment for a variety manufacturers, and I continue to take on assignments for a select few.
I've also dropped the ax on a couple, after the quality of their products diminished over the years.
When it comes to axes, I've discovered the Hudson Bay Camping Axe, manufactured by Snow and Nealley, is one of the most useful and reliable outdoor tools in my arsenal. I still carry the original model that I field tested for the manufacturer way back in 1987, and it still holds a fine edge. Its length is ideal for either paddling or backpacking trips, and yet it has enough weight to either split logs or drive tent stakes easily. It has become an essential piece of camp gear.
Early in my career as a professional guide, I served as a spokesman and field tester for a variety of outdoor equipment manufacturers including the DuPont Corporation, Diawa, Kelty, Dickies, Mad River, Blue Hole and Grumman canoes, as well as Sea Eagle inflatables, which are still produced in New York by Harrison-Hoge Industries.
The products I tested include a wide range of gear including gloves, footwear and thermal undergarments, as well as tents, packs, camp stoves, lanterns, coolers, inflatable rafts, canoes, fishing equipment and plenty of other gizmos and assorted gadgets designed for the outdoor traveler.
On occasion, I was paid quite well for my services, and at other times, especially when products failed to meet expectations, I had to battle for the agreed upon compensation.
Early on, I discovered manufacturers of quality gear really wanted to know how their gear held up. They were generally open to suggestions and welcomed my constructive criticism.
One of the finest products I tested - and later purchased - was Eureka! tents, especially their Timberline models, which proved capable of surviving gale force winds on more than one occasion.
Eureka! is a New York-based manufacturer based in Binghamton. They are now associated with Johnson Outdoors. The company, established in 1895 initially produced store awnings, Conestoga wagon covers, horse blankets and American flags.
Eventually, the company produced military tents for the U.S. Army, as well as tents used on various Mount Everest expeditions, including Sir Edmund Hillary's Himalayan expedition to Nepal, the first all-American expedition to Everest, as well as the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna.
I own several of their two-, four- and six-man Timberline models that I have been using since the early 1980s.
My oldest piece of camping gear is a well-worn, twice refurbished Kelty Tioga backpack. It has been my regular companion on backpacking trips, hunting expeditions or paddling adventures for nearly 40 years, and it remains in regular use.
Like an old nag, I can't keep it off my back for long. It is capable of hauling more gear than most men can comfortably handle and I've exceeded my weight limit more often than I care to mention.
Originally purchased in 1973, I've sent the pack back to the company to have the zippers, as well as the hip belt replaced several times. Each time, my pack was returned good as new, with no fees charged.
Early in my professional career, at the request of DuPont Corporation, I organized a backpacking expedition into the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness for a group of outdoor media representatives.
The purpose of the trip was to introduce the Kelty Woman, which was at the time a radical new frame pack that was designed for female users.
The product, constructed with DuPont Cordura fabric was very well received. Members of the media were impressed with the quality and durability of the product and so was I.
I continued my work with DuPont while assisting Mad River Canoe with the introduction of their LadySlipper model, an extremely lightweight solo canoe constructed with DuPont Kevlar fabric.
Unfortunately, I later severed ties after refusing to endorse their Stren fishing line, which remains one of the lowest quality, highest priced monofilament lines on the market.
I now use ANDE monofilament fishing line, which has been the line of choice for more than 1,800 International Game Fish Association World Record holders.
Last but not least are my Bean boots, which carry a lifetime guarantee and are still manufactured in Freeport, Maine.
The boots are the only piece of equipment I use from the ground up. Their well known warranty offers to repair, resole or replace the boots for the life of the original owner.
LL Bean, which celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, now offers Bean Boots in their original red rubber sole.
Although mine have lasted many years, I may just place an order for a vintage pair, for a vintage outdoorsman.


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For anyone who has had a chance to see Jess Jackson's acceptance speech for Rachel Alexandra winning the 2009 Horse of the Year award, you know it's on now.
All you had to do was look to the face of Jerry Moss during the frequent cutaways. The look on his face said it all.
1. I'm not pleased that I lost.
2. I don't like you that much.
3. See you in 2010.
His face lacked all joy. His jaw was locked so tight you could hear his teeth cracking. His jaw was so squared off you could have forged Excaliber on it. Though nobody with any inkling of intelligence would say that, 'Aha! Zenyatta is no longer unbeaten,' Moss still defended her with an edge that could blunt a diamond.
This makes IEAH's 2008 taunts sound like the 'Too Light' half of a Bud Light commercial.
This was like Patrick Roy saying, "I can't hear what Jeremy says because my ears are blocked with my two Stanley Cup rings."
This is blood that the 'Twilight' vampires might shy away from. Maybe this is what was meant when the Police sung, "Don't stand so close to me."
Twenty-ten has potential written all over it. Keep in mind that all it would take is for Rachel to come back from a breeze with chips in her ankle or for Zenyatta to clip her own heels to slay this rivalry before it ever gets physical.
For once we see that the gloves are off and Rick Dutrow is nowhere to been seen. Not since the movie 'Up' could we have a geriatric action sequence to write about.
When was there a rivalry this salty? You'd probably have to go back to Easy Goer and Sunday Silence. Before that Affirmed and Alydar. Before that? Not sure, but perhaps we can agree that horse racing's first true rivalry was Seabiscuit and War Admiral. One has horse California cool, the other has sovereignty over the eastern seaboard.
But what these prior rivalries had was multiple attempts at each other. It will not suffice to have Rachel and Zenyatta — should they meet — to race only once, no matter how big the stage and how big the purse.
The Yankees bludgeoned the Red Sox for what seemed like centuries and that was still a rivalry. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg, Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks, Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty, Hemingway and Faulkner, Frost and Nixon, Yin and Yang.
The recipe for a rivalry has a few parts. One, the two parties must hate each other. Now we can never know the true nature of these Golden Year-Californian's, but it seems they dislike each other enough to want to beat the other into an early grave.
Two, fan bases need to be rabid and more polarized than a magnet. To read comments on Rachel Alexandra columns is to read some of the most adiment Zenyatta supporters and all their venom. The dialogue is brutal, brutal but passionate.
Three, the media hooks on. Since the Breeders' Cup Classic no topic has been covered like the Rachel-Zenyatta debate for Horse of the Year. Dozens of turf writers opined on this until readers were bloodshot. For anyone in the racing press to hark on such a topic for this long over so many months proves that the perennially jaded have found something that, in all their years of covering this fine sport, truly moves the meter.
Moss is more subtle and subdued, much like the Red Sox John Henry. Jackson throws his plumes around more in the manner of Hank Steinbrenner. His presence in the game is the stirrer that agitates the White Russian. Around the time of the Woodward you got Claire Novak calling him a poor sport and Ed DeRosa applauding him for the same behavior.
This rivalry has the chance to be bigger than Lincoln v. Booth. Revenge is a dish best served cold. Minus the death of course, one can imagine Moss yelling to Jackson, "Sic semper tyrannis. I have done it! Zenyatta is avenged!"


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|View Poll Results: Suzumiya Haruhi Total Series Rating
|Perfect 10
|9 out of 10 : Excellent
|8 out of 10 : Very Good
|7 out of 10 : Good
|6 out of 10 : Average
|5 out of 10 : Below Average
|4 out of 10 : Poor
|3 out of 10 : Bad
|2 out of 10 : Very Bad
|1 out of 10 : Painful
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|2008-02-07, 18:17
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~ 長門 有希 ~
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Don't ask...
This anime is great, but the way they put episodes randomly make me bored.
However, I love the art, the music and the story.
About those characters, at the first sight I like Haruhi, her personality is just awesome. And then I saw Nagato Yuki. I knew that this series is the best for me just because of her.
10/10 for Nagato Yuki.
|2008-02-26, 17:57
|Link #203
All hail Oyashiro-sama
I'm going to give it an 8, because it was a fun series and as usual with KyoAni, the animation was beautiful. But in the long run, maybe because of the lenght of it, I never got all too attatched to any of the characters. (Except maybe Yuki)
I didnt mind the shuffling of the episodes too much because it was something different and an interesting way to unfold everything.
But it was a lot of fun, so an 8 it is!
|2008-03-06, 22:44
|Link #204
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
The show was just too unbelievably good. A friend of mine recommended it and I ended up watching all the episodes that day.
I gave it a 9 though because there was a few episodes like the island ones that I enjoyed but didn't find that amazing.
|2008-03-21, 10:26
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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Just saying it makes you feel good. I gave it a 9 out of 10. I have never been so attached to a show like this before. I bought all the limited editions, and can't wait for season 2. I let my friends borrow the dvd, and now they all want it!
The characters are just great. Haruhi is so cool, and I wish I was her. Mikuru is the cute shy girl every anime needs. Kyon is the average joe, duh, and Koizumi is the cute one. Oh, and Yuki...I like Yuki too, even if she is quiet. Their's something about her.
I gave it a 9 because it is not my absolute favorite anime, Negima, but It really deserves a 9.
ps. Even look at my account name, hehe
|2008-03-22, 10:09
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The Draconic Human
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
I gave 10
I've never been so crazy about an anime since a long time ago... I guess the last time I felt so hooked on an anime was when I was watching Dragon Ball series when I was in elementary school. I talked it with my friends everyday at school, and draw pictures of Songoku etc.
Now, There's no a single day without watching AMV, seeking pictures, reading fanfics, posting in forums, etc about Haruhi!
Even I placed Haruhi's face as my wallpaper so that when I'm tired of working, I can see her face. She'll transfer her power to me so that my body feel warm and my brain can work better! (well, that's what she did to Kyon and didn't work, but it works on me!)
|2008-04-01, 15:02
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There will be no miracle
Watched it when it first got subbed, but didn't watch it again until I recently picked up the DVDs. I completely forgot how good this series is.
The Good: Animation quality, unique storytelling, Kyon as the narrator, Haruhi's ridiculousness, Mikuru Beam!, Hare Hare Yukai, and epic scenes (The kiss, the concert, the space game battle).
The Bad: Some of the episodes dragged a little bit in certain parts (usually involving a lot of dialogue or the Rainy Day episode). I didn't feel like it had a strong ending either, but season 2 is otw.
Series Rating: 9/10
Personal Enjoyment: 10/10
|2008-04-04, 14:53
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Some of the things just didn't make sense.
Talking cat?
Computer girl and baseball bat stats? What's up with that?
Frog costume?
If I can give this show a rating, I would give it 19/10. Why?
The ED per episode is entertaining enough to give this series a rating of 10 per episode. The other 9 is for the story.
|2008-04-04, 15:13
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Homo Ludens
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Canada
Age: 28
|2008-04-05, 04:44
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: The dog gossips too much.
8/10 (Very good) for me. Strictly speaking I feel the anime merits a 7/10, but after watching it I went ahead and read all the books so I'm very fond of the characters now. The constant SHnY references in Lucky Star didn't hurt either.
|2008-04-05, 18:27
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One PUNCH!
Join Date: Dec 2005
Novel volume 2 covers the making of the movie with all the problems that entailed.
|2008-04-11, 13:34
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Animation Quality: 9
Very good animation quality in general. However, nothing too spectacular that would give this a 10.
Voice Actors: 10
All the seiyuus were very good, fitting voices for a genki girl, alien, time traveller, esper, and an sighing ordinary human. Nuff said.
Script: 10
Not much to say here except awsomeness
Adaptation from Novels: 10
Followed the novels faithfully.
Editing: 9
Nothing to say here.
Overall: 10
Easily one of my favourite anime of all time.
|2008-04-13, 21:59
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: UK
I absolutely thought it was a brilliant anime.
Made me laugh a lot as well.
I don't really want to go into any major detail concerning my review of it, I'll just keep it plain and simple, basically everything good I've got to say as been anaylised in great detail (I must say) by a lot of the members on here. =]
Favourite Character: Yuki Nagato, I loved her because she's quite like me in many ways.
Favourite Episode: Sorry I forget what the episode number is, I think it's number 7, The one where the SOS Brigade join in on a baseball tournement.
Yes, the 2 parter island episode wasn't exactly amazing but none the less, very good anime series, I look forward to any future sequels.
|2008-05-06, 19:21
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Ultimate Coordinator
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: San Francisco
The whole anime scene is inlove. I on the other hand just thought it was good but the not the greatest. 7/10 and yes that i didnt loose sleep from this, i have with others. Plus too many people worship this and that just interfers with my judgement.
|2008-05-13, 20:55
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Dango Master
IT Support
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Buenos Aires Argentina
Age: 28
After finishing it and spent some time thinking about what was the thing that i liked most from this series, i found myself comparing my own life and everyday worries to the story of Haruhi. "Each one is the god of his own life and at the same time has the control of the worl surrounding him" would be some kind of philosophical conclusion but that is how i feel now. The melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya was life a representation of anyones everyday life including thoughts, feelings, dreams and wishes all together.
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|2008-06-21, 00:10
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Join Date: Jun 2008
At its best, Haruhi is my favorite anime fairly easily. I think Haruhi is quite possibly the best heroine ever created, a character I truly and honestly and genuinely love to love, and Kyon is--though I realize this to be an unordinary opinion--possibly the best villain narrator, a character I love to hate. (He didn't start off that way, incidentally; on my first watch I simply hated him on gut reaction, but as I rewatched and rewatched the show, I realized just how pivotal his role was. Everyone needs an obstacle, and for Haruhi, Kyon is it.) Episodes 1-5 and episodes 10-14 are indisputably 10s in my mind, or as close to 10s as any artistic work could hope to reach--and I say this as a usually-harsh person known for trashing well near everything I read or watch. <_< But this? Nah. Here's an anime that can switch from hilarious, somber, poignant, dismissive, realistic, and absurd in a span of three or four minutes and nail all of them perfectly, and actually more than that, where others struggle to hit even one of those notes in a full episode.
But then there's Haruhi at its worst. That stretch from episodes 6-9 wounded this series' momentum for me, with the island episodes being merely above average to me and the cave cricket episode only slightly better than that, and I outright hated Someday in the Rain. -_-; Not for the LOL, Let's Watch Yuki Reading sequences, actually, but more for the fact that effectively nothing happened. I don't mean literally nothing, obviously, but nothing new. The entire episode was mostly a retread of every element and every piece of character development the series had already established, or would be establishing in later episodes--and those other episodes dealt with the same material in much shorter timeframes, to boot. Yes, Kyon hates life, Yuki is quiet, Tsuruya has loads of energy, Haruhi comes up with fantastic schemes, Haruhi makes Mikuru dress up, and Mikuru puts up with it. (And Itsuki's a yes-man, but that was actually handled well in the episode with just a couple of lines.) I absolutely have nothing against long-winded storytelling, but I thought the episode was long-winded and redundant simultaneously, and that much is what I'm opposed to. :/
Anyway... While I hope this doesn't sound like too much of a fence-straddling position, if I averaged it out numerically I suppose I would rate Haruhi an overall 9--but I can't do that. The only other few series I can think of that I would remotely consider rating 10s may have had greater consistency, but for my money they only sporadically ascend to the fullest heights that Haruhi does. Besides: if episodes 1-5 and 10-14 were all we had, I would have given Haruhi a 10 for them alone, so I don't think it would be fair to drop my score by applying an average, particularly when episodes 6-9 are essentially perfectly-skippable side stories. It's not as if they contained crucial information that has to be sat through to get to the stuff I liked; they were just "extras," honestly. So, perfect 10 it is!
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To figure the comparative net worth of the U.S. presidents, we took into account hard assets such as land, estimated lifetime savings based on work history, inheritance, homes, and money paid for services -- which includes anything from a salary as collector of customs at the Port of New York to membership on a Fortune 500 board. We also took into account royalties on books, along with ownership of companies and yields from family estates.
Of course, the fortunes of American presidents are vastly dependent on the economy at the times when they lived. For the first 75 years after Washington's election, presidents generally made money on land, crops, and commodity speculation. A president who owned hundreds or thousands of acres could lose most or all of his property after a few years of poor crop yields. Wealthy Americans occasionally lost all of their money through land speculation -- leveraging the value of one piece of land to buy additional property. Since there was no reliable national banking system and almost no liquidity in the value of private companies, land was the asset likely to provide the greatest return on investment, if the property yielded enough to support the costs of operating the farm or plantation.
Because there was no central banking system and no regulatory framework for commodities, markets were subject to panics in ways unknown today. The panic of 1819 was caused by the deep indebtedness of the federal government and a rapid drop in the price of cotton. The country's immature banking system was forced to foreclose on many farms. And the value of the properties that were foreclosed on was often low, because land without a landowner meant land without a crop yield. The panic of 1837 caused a depression that lasted six years. It was triggered by a weak wheat crop, a drop in cotton prices, and a speculation-induced leverage bubble in the value of land. These factors caused the U.S. economy to go through a multi-year period of deflation.
As a result of such factors, we see sharp fluctuations in the fortunes of the first 14 presidents.
Beginning with Millard Fillmore in 1850, the financial history of the presidency entered a new era. Most presidents were lawyers who spent years in public service. They rarely amassed large fortunes and their incomes often came almost entirely from their salaries. From Fillmore to Garfield, these presidents were distinctly middle-class. They often retired without the money to support themselves in anywhere near the fashion they were accustomed to while in office. Buchanan, Lincoln, Johnson, Grant, Hayes, and Garfield had almost no net worth at all.
The rise of inherited wealth in the early twentieth century contributed to the fortunes of many presidents, including Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and both the elder and younger Bush. Another significant change to the economy was the advent of large, professionally organized corporations. These corporations produced much of the oil, mining, financial, and railroad fortunes amassed at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. The Kennedys were wealthy because of the financial empire that Joseph Kennedy built. Herbert Hoover made millions as the owner of mining companies.
The 20th century also saw the stigma of making money as a retired president begin to disappear. Calvin Coolidge made a large income from his newspaper column. Gerald Ford, who had almost no money when he was a Congressman, made a small fortune from serving on the boards of large companies. Clinton made millions on his autobiography.
We analyzed presidential finances based on historical sources. Most media evaluations of the net worth of presidents have come up with a very wide range, a spread in which the highest figure was often several times the lowest estimate. Most sources provided no hard figures at all. Largely, we have focused on the analysis of recent chief executives -- because it is much easier to calculate figures in a world where assets and incomes are a matter of public record.
One of the most important conclusions of our analysis is that the presidency has historically neither depended on nor assured wealth. Several U.S. presidents brought huge net worths to the job. Many lost most of their fortunes after leaving office. Some never had much money at all.


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New Paper published by Peter O'Kelly – Revisiting Open Document Format and Office Open XML: The Quiet Revolution Continues
Three years ago Peter O'Kelly wrote a paper titled, "What's Up, .DOC? Open XML Formats, OpenDocument Format, and the Revolutionary Implications of XML in Productivity Applications." That paper was a part of an industry-wide debate about Open XML and ODF. He has recently published a new paper that analyzes the current state of document formats.
This new paper, Revisiting Open Document Format and Office Open XML: The Quiet Revolution Continues, discusses:
- The business value of standardized, XML based document formats
- A brief history of Open XML and ODF
- The 2008 Open XML ISO controversy, and the response to Peter's "What's Up, .DOC?" Paper
- An assessment of current Open XML and ODF market dynamics
- Current standards activity
- Projections into the future
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Beyonce performed during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLVII football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers on February 3.
The famed singer opened her show with "Crazy in Love," and went on to perform hit songs such as "Baby Boy" and "Halo," as well as newer songs such as "End of Time."
The singer's performance also featured a special reunion by Destiny's Child who performed "Bootylicious," "Independent Women," and a special rendition of Beyonce's hit song, "Single Ladies."
(WATCH Beyonce's Super Bowl halftime show performance on NFL.com and check out PHOTOS as well).
There was speculation that the group would reunite for the one-night event, but on January 28, group member Michelle Williams told WRUG Media that the group would not be performing for the esteemed halftime performance.
On January 21, Beyonce caught flack for allegedly lip-synching her performance of the national anthem at President Obama's second in auguration.
Beyonce held a press conference to address the controversy, and when asked if she would use a backing tack for her Super Bowl halftime performance, the singer said that she will "absolutely" be singing live.
"This is what I was born to do," she added.
Alicia Keys performed the national anthem prior to the event's commencement, and Jennifer Hudson also delivered a moving performance of "America the Beautiful" with the chorus of Sandy Hook Elementary School.
UPDATE: Following her Super Bowl halftime show performance, Beyonce announced a world tour! Check out more details and tour dates here.
What did you think of her Super Bowl performance? Vote in our poll below.


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Giving HPV Vaccine at Young Age
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
Why do the vaccines have to be given at such a young age?
Christina S. Chu, MD, Assistant Professor of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, responds:
The Gardasil vaccine is a prevention vaccine. It is not a treatment vaccine. It is much more effective when given prior to any HPV exposure (as discussed above, HPV can be transmitted just by rubbing and touching which kids may engage in before intercourse). Also, the studies show that the vaccine is more effective in younger kids than in older adolescents. The immune systems in younger people have a more favorable response to the vaccine (the vaccine is more immunogenic the younger the child).
This question and answer was part of the OncoLink Brown Bag Chat Series, How Much Do You Know About HPV? View the entire transcript here.


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Quality Bicycle Parts employees are permitted to bring their dogs to work on a rotating schedule, here QBP owners Steve Flagg and Mary Henrickson stopped to pet "Toots" owned by Steve Bobusch.
Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune
Quality Bicycle Parts 135,000 square-foot facility in Bloomington stocks around 28,000 individual parts.
Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune
Justin Patch assembles a custom-ordered bicycle from a BMC frame at Quality Bicycle Parts 135,000 square-foot facility in Bloomington .
Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune
The 450 Quality Bicycle Parts employees are encouraged to be physically active on the job. All of their names and photos hang from bicycle chains in the front of the company headquarters in Bloomington.
Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune
Parts come together
- Article by: NEAL ST. ANTHONY
- Star Tribune
- September 20, 2008 - 10:29 PM
There's some consolation in knowing that, even with the wheels coming off Wall Street, Steve Flagg's Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) has helped keep Main Street rolling.
"We are a long-term-focused, high-performance company," said Flagg, in what is as close to a boast as the 57-year-old founder likely will ever utter.
"We focus on our customers: 5,000 bike dealers. We are bike enthusiasts and a sustainable, values-based enterprise."
Flagg, an economics graduate of the University of Minnesota, has had a yen for cycling since he was a teenager. And he has built one heck of an operation since 1981, albeit quietly. No roaring engines. No PR machines. Just pedal power. The company -- the largest bike parts and accessories wholesaler in the country -- soon will break ground on a new distribution center in Utah, a short haul from its two biggest sales states of California and Colorado.
"QBP is flat-out one of the best bicycle parts distributors in the world," said Frederick Day, executive vice president of SRAM Corp. of Chicago, a bike-component manufacturer.
"Steve holds customer service as the beacon. Great customer service, motivated employees, strong supplier relations and deep community involvement."
From its 135,000-square-foot, energy-efficient headquarters and warehouse that border Bloomington's Hyland Park Reserve, QBP employs 450 people and expects another year of profitability on revenue of $150 million, up 20 percent from 2007. If it were publicly held, QBP would rank at No. 71 on the Star Tribune 100 list of the state's biggest public companies.
QBP seems to gain a little market share each year, Flagg said. "And people are riding bikes more," said Mary Henrickson, QBP co-founder and Flagg's wife of more than 30 years. "The recession? Gas prices? Health and fitness? [People] are taking out their 10-year-old bikes and getting them fixed and riding."
Flagg pays himself a modest $126,000 annually. He also receives an unspecified dividend check every year. He said most of that pays taxes on the company's profit or is reinvested in QBP.
Humble backgrounds
"Mary came from a working-poor background and doesn't have much interest in spending money," Flagg said. "Neither do I. We have enough. At the end of the day, we have a great business with dedicated hardworking employees and great customers."
QBP pays out as much as 12 percent of wages annually in bonuses, reinvests at least 25 percent of gross profit and contributes 6 percent to promote bicycling and trails and to a shop that teaches needy kids business skills and how to repair bikes. Flagg said entry-level employees are paid a "living wage" of about $11 per hour, and that there are executives paid more than he is. The owners also are exploring how to sell the company to employees through an employee stock ownership plan. The books also are open to employees.
"We don't want any mysteries about the gold box under the bed around here," Flagg said.
"We treat people with a great deal of trust and respect and we expect a lot out of them," Henrickson added. Their two grown children have pursued other careers, one as a midwife and the other at an ad agency. "I think we burned them out on the bike business when they were kids," Flagg said.
A cooperative start
Steve and Mary, students at the university in the early 1970s, met as employee/founders of the Freewheel bike cooperative on the West Bank. Together with several other owners, they learned the business. Within several years, the original founders started to peel off. One went to Harvard for an MBA, another became a diplomat, another a home builder.
"Mary gave me permission to start a wholesale bicycle-parts distribution business," Flagg said.
Dave Cleveland, the retired president of the old Riverside Bank, had worked with the Freewheel business and in 1977 made Steve and Mary a loan of $10,500 on their house. Cleveland, a veteran small-business banker who has backed a lot of successful grass-roots entrepreneurs, watched Steve and Mary roof the house, sand the floors and replace plumbing between the births of their two kids, and add about $35,000 in value in a couple of years.
Flagg put down $4,000, Cleveland provided credit backed by their house and QBP was born with about $30,000 in inventory.
Flagg, who initially focused on parts for high-quality Japanese bikes that were just hitting the market, had commitments from his small network of dealers to buy his inventory if he failed, leaving him only on the hook for a dingy, one-person office in St. Paul. He brought his dog to work to occupy himself if the phone didn't ring.
By 1985, the company hit $1 million in revenue and Flagg added a couple of workers to help with sales, order-picking and invoices. They are still with the company.
Flagg added simple touches, such as publishing prices alongside parts and pictures, instead of referring dealers to code numbers that linked to prices in the back of the catalog.
Award winner
In 2005, after 20 years and three locations, QBP finished the third phase of its Bloomington complex. After spending the first 15 years of business in cramped, hot-or-cold warehouses, QBP now operates a spacious, climate-controlled warehouse that boasts 36-foot-high ceilings and 27,000 types of parts and a comfortable, modern office of open work stations. Nobody gets a corner office. But there are employee showers, a building that exceeds the state energy code by 30 percent, one of the biggest solar panels in the Upper Midwest and a large amount of recycled content.
The company last year won the governor's award for environmentalism. And in 2008, Flagg & Co. won Ernst & Young's entrepreneur competition among Upper Midwest distributors.
"Steve is such a quality individual, and he's hired quality people and they've built a great company," said Bill Miller, the Ernst & Young partner who is in charge of the entrepreneur competition program.
"He's sure no quick-buck artist. He's invested and expanded in Minnesota, and he's in it for the long haul and multiple generations of employees."
QBP also has developed its own bicycle brands (Salsa, Surly and Civia), produces some wheels and other products in-house, and also sells clothing and accessories.
Oh, yeah, and Flagg, like many employees at the company, rides his bike to work most days.
Neal St. Anthony • 612-673-7144
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Flares have been washing up on beaches for a long time:
an AP news item from February 23, 1993
Last week, several small stones in the pocket of a California woman's shorts exploded into flame, leaving her with third-degree burns. The stones came from a beach at San Onofre State Beach in San Diego, which she'd visited earlier in the day.
The story caused a sensation, as media discussed what could make rocks catch on fire. By Friday, California environmental health officials had an answer, or at least part of one: two of the rocks were covered in phosphorus, an element that's known for igniting into a fierce white flame when it's exposed to air. Near as they can tell, as long as the rocks were wet with seawater, the phosphorus didn't ignite, but after they'd dried out in the woman's pockets over the course of the day, the phosphorus reacted explosively.
But how did the rocks get covered with phosphorus? Though the substance is mined and used in fertilizers, it isn't very common in in the natural world in its explosive form, called white phosphorus. White phosphorous does, however, have a long history of production by militaries, who use it in flares. Unexploded military flares, presumably dropped by aircraft, have been known to wash up on beaches: Just last year flares washed up on a beach a half-hour's drive from San Onofre. NBC reported that those flares were from military exercises going on off the coast.
The only thing worse than a huge stinking pit of manure may be a huge stinking and foaming pit of manure that blows up the barn. Over the past few years, explosions have destroyed several Midwestern pig farms, killing thousands of hogs and causing millions of dollars of damage. Pig farmers and scientists have been at a loss to explain these explosions. Could the culprit be a small microbe?


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I love it when I see a hairy one. Such a turn-on.
Holy Prostate Exam Batman! That was AMAZING!!
i like it better when its the real thing and not staged
My boyfriend fixing the bathroom floor........
The first guy's missing a toe. He still looks hot.
I had a guy at my house hooking up my surround sound and his ass crack was sticking out if his jeans couldn't tell if he had on any underwear
He was straight and my mother came home for lunch
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this is an amazing view
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I LOVE seeing a bit of a guy's crack caught candidly. Here are a couple that turn me on. I have a LOT more in my collection! Hit me up any time to chat at [email protected] Take care and enjoy guys!!
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duluth trading fixed this problem lol
Holy Prostate Exam Batman! That was AMAZING!!
hot thread. I love ass crack too peeking out...wonder why this thread is not in the Fetish forum..probably would get more views and pics!!


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Puzzling Hominid Had Human Traits
Deepening the mystery of human origins, researchers Thursday offered the most complete view yet of fossils from a puzzling forerunner of humankind, revealing that these creatures were, from head to heel, a collage of primitive and modern anatomy.
In six research papers published in Science, an international team described how the hominids had almost-human hands attached to apelike arms, a rib cage that was narrow like an ape's at the top but more humanlike lower down, and a spine that likely had the same number of vertebrae as a human.
Fossils from this ancient offshoot of the human family tree, called Australopithecus sediba, were discovered in 2008 at Malapa, near Johannesburg, South Africa.
These curious hominids lived about two million years ago in an era that scientists consider the crucible of human evolution, when four or more apelike hominid species struggled for survival in Africa. The new in-depth analysis of their remains highlights the fits and starts of evolution's early advances in intelligence and mobility, several independent experts said.
"It is hugely significant," said paleoanthropologist Ian Tattersall of the American Museum of Natural History in New York, who wasn't involved in the work. "This is a good example of what we see throughout the human fossil record—vigorous experimentation with species thrown out to succeed or fail."
Taken together, the research, led by Lee Berger of South Africa's University of the Witwatersrand, comprises a detailed forensic autopsy on what may be the ultimate cold case: what became of six or more of the sediba species that apparently fell to their deaths in the Malapa Cave about 1.97 million years ago. No one knows if they died together or alone. There is no evidence the creatures were killed by animals.
The sediba fossils encompass the most extensive set of early prehuman remains ever found, the scientists said. So far, they have identified partial skeletons of a male, a female and a juvenile, and remains of several infants of the species, preserved in some instances right down to traces of tartar clinging to their teeth.
"Almost every bone or every area of anatomy is the most complete of its kind ever found in the early hominid record," said Dr. Berger. "You end up with this really mosaic combination of ape and humanlike in a way we would have never predicted."
The analysis by 26 scientists at 16 institutions world-wide involves three of those skeletons. It documents sediba as a creature that stood barely chest-high to a modern human. It had narrow apelike shoulders and long dangling arms suitable for climbing trees, yet its hands were delicate, with fingers readily capable of making and holding tools. Its rib cage was narrow like an ape's at the top but broader and almost human lower down.
"To me, this is exactly what Darwin's theory predicted should exist," said paleoanthropologist Darryl de Ruiter at Texas A&M University who studied its teeth and jaw. "It is something that has characteristics of its ancestors and of its descendants."
Fossils of its leg, knee and foot bones suggest it walked upright, but in an unusual shuffling gait all its own, rolling on the outside of its foot with each step, the researchers said.
"This is not anything that is going to run a marathon," said biological anthropologist Jeremy DeSilva at Boston University who analyzed its likely walk. "They probably took rapid short strides from one patch of trees to the next."
Marshaling the evidence of sediba's teeth, the researchers said their findings cemented its status as a distinct species in its own right. They compared the sediba crowns, molars and incisors to those from eight other prehuman species and also to gorillas.
But the researchers acknowledged that they failed to prove the species is the direct ancestor of humankind.
"The jury is out on the claim that it is an ancestor of the kind that gave rise to the genus Homo," which includes modern humankind, said Rick Potts, director of the human-origins program at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, who wasn't involved in the research. "It is such an amalgam: It climbed trees, walked on the ground, likely used tools and might have been a dead end."
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text: I was pretty well set on replacing my Epson 2200 with the new 3800 until I read a rather disturbing user review on the B&H 3800 page. The user complained about pizza wheel marks and other similar problems that Epson supposedly says are "known issues." All in all it wasn't a real favorable review. So I'm curious what users here think about the 3800 in terms of both printing quality and mechanical problems similar to those noted in the B&H review. I know the printer doesn't have roll paper feed capability and I don't care about that, I know that switching back and forth between matte and photo black is a little time consuming and I don't care about that because I only use matte paper, and I know that ink is expensive and I don't care about that (not that costs are unimportant but I'm not a high volume printer and can live with the ink cost). In other words, I know the public downsides to the printer, I'm more interested in user thoughts about technical quality of the prints and mechanical problems like smudging at the edges or ends of the paper that Epson doesn't talk about.


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For sale a 6'4 x 21 x 2 7/8 mccoy nugget.
Great condition, with a creatures of leisure deck grip.
A few pressure dings here and there and the odd spiders web crack in the glass but only a few. 8.5-9/10 condition, based in Hayle, but could deliver in the UK via a courier (probably £30 ish?)


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|Pickled Garlic Scapes
I am loving this Indian Summer we've had all weekend though I haven't spent nearly enough time outdoors. Such is the nature of this time of the season when I'm indoors trying to preserve the remainder of the harvest. Today we're planning to take a break from it all and head to a pumpkin farm; it's Vera's third autumn and he have yet to take this fall field trip.
This past week/weekend I put up Pickled Garlic Scapes, Curried Winter Squash and Apple Chutney, Midwest Capers, Pickled Green Cherry Tomatoes, more Salsa Verde, and more tomatoes for our farmer friends.
|Pickled Garlic Scapes
|Spice Mixture for Winter Squash Chutney
|Curried Winter Squash and Apple Chutney
|Midwest Capers from above
|Capers are Done!
|Preparing the jars for Pickled Green Cherry Tomatoes
Rustic Fennel Tart with Mushrooms (GF)
Serves 6-8
There is room for flexibility in this recipe. I used my home-canned pickled green peppers, which are sweet/sour, but one could also use a variety of fresh red, yellow, and green bell peppers.
|Fresh out of the oven!
1 c. all-purpose gluten-free flour
1/2 t. xanthan gum
3/4 t. salt
1/2 c. cold water (or more if necessary)
1/4 c. olive oil
2 T. olive oil
1 large fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
1 c. sliced mushrooms
2 medium onions, thinly sliced (about 2 c.)
2 large leeks, white and green part halved lengthwise then thinly sliced (about 2 c.)
1/2 c. pickled green bell peppers
1/2 t. dried rosemary
1/2 t. dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Parmesan, grated
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oil in over medium heat in large skillet or dutch oven. Add fennel, mushrooms, onions, leeks. Cover and cook for 20-25 min., stirring occasionally, until vegetables have browned a bit. Uncover, add pickled peppers and herbs, and cook another 5-7 min. more until vegetables are very soft. Season with salt and pepper to taste. In the meantime, combine flours, xanthan gum, and salt in a mixing bowl or a food processor. Whisk in water and oil (or w/ food processor, add slowly through feed tube with machine running) until the dough comes together. Add more or less oil/water as necessary. The dough should be slightly sticky. On a well-floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch round and carefully transfer to a Silpat or parchment-lined baking sheet. Mound the vegetables in the middle of the dough then fold the edges up over the filling. (You don't have to completely cover the vegetables, just contain them. Brush the edges of the dough with milk then sprinkle Parmesan cheese all over the tart (on dough and filling). Bake for 25-30 min. until the dough is a nice golden brown. Let cool slightly before cutting. Serve with a green salad or fresh sliced apples or pears.


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With patch 4.2 likely to drop next week, and with the Dungeon Journal undergoing some minor tweaks since its launch, Blizzard has decided it proper timing to give us all an official preview of this great new tool. The preview shows and explains the different aspects of the Dungeon Journal, from the sortable gear listing to boss mechanics.
The latter aspect -- boss mechanics -- has proved to be quite a controversial feature amongst those who worry the information contained therein will ruin bleeding-edge progression. Though it's unlikely to quell those concerns, Blizzard once again addresses them in the preview:
4.2 Dungeon Journal Preview
Our goal is to give a solid foundation for taking on the boss, a general sense of how the encounter will play out, and some context to the abilities, without taking the place of creating independent strategies.
For those interested, we have the full preview available after the break.


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XP SP3 Set For April 29 Debut
There's no official word from Microsoft, but Neowin is reporting a schedule for the release of Windows XP SP3.
The schedule, as reported, is thus:
- April 14, 2008: Support is available for the release version of Service Pack 3 for Windows XP
- April 21, 2008: Original Equipment Manufacturers, Volume License, Connect, and MSDN and TechNet subscribers
- April 29, 2008: Microsoft Update, Windows Update, Download Center
- June 10, 2008: Automatic Updates
Previous reports indicate that XP SP3 adds nothing substantial for security or features; it is mostly a vast rollup of previous updates. It would therefore be a good idea not to go install it as soon as it is available, at least not without a full system backup. Microsoft is facilitating this approach by not making the update automatic for almost 2 months after it becomes available. In fact, there are already reports of problems with systems after the installation of release candidates of SP3, such as Media Center systems to which the "banana hack" has been applied not being able to log on to domains.


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Floyd Mayweather Jr. announced Tuesday he will return to the ring for the first time in a year to fight Robert Guerrero on May 4, probably at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, as part of a new deal with Showtime and CBS for up to six fights in 30 months.
Mayweather, 35, hasn't fought since May 5, 2012, when he defeated Miguel Cotto by unanimous decision.
He has previously been a mainstay on HBO pay-per-view, his 2007 victory over Oscar De La Hoya standing as the most lucrative event in boxing history.
In a statement Tuesday, Mayweather announced the "groundbreaking" deal that will include a "unique revenue-sharing arrangement between Showtime PPV and Mayweather," and "will enable him to fight up to six times over a period of 30 months."
Full details were not released, and given Mayweather's propensity for taking long layoffs, his fighting that often would appear far-fetched.
Now established as boxing's unquestioned top pound-for-pound fighter following Manny Pacquiao's knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez in December, Mayweather (42-0, 26 knockouts) will defend his World Boxing Council welterweight belt in the Guerrero bout.


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Saturday, April 28, 2012
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (April 27, 2012)—Acclamation, the champion older male of 2011, has had his comeback put on hold.
The two-time winner of both the Jim Murray and Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicaps was scratched from Friday night's $100,000 Inglewood Handicap at Betfair Hollywood Park.
"We think he's OK, but he took a couple of bad steps after he galloped yesterday morning,'' said Warren. "He looked fine this morning. We took x-rays and everything was nice and clean and cold.
"We didn't take him out to gallop (Friday morning). We're not sure what was going on, but I saw what I saw and we can't take any chances. He'll go back to the track tomorrow and we'll see if he's OK.''
A five-time winner over the Betfair Hollywood Park turf course, Acclamation hasn't run since winning the Grade II Clement L. Hirsch last Oct. 2 at Santa Anita. The victory was his fifth in a row and pushed his earnings to $1,628,048. Overall, the bay has won nine of 28.
A Grade III at 1 1/8 miles on turf, the Inglewood is the third of nine races on the first Friday night card of the Spring/Summer meet.
Those remaining in the 72nd renewal are 2010 Hollywood Derby winner Haimish Hy, Utopian, Smug and Holladay Road.


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I'm trying to find the inverses of these functions:
1. h(x)=x/2x+1
first i solved for y=x/2x+1 and then I changed x and y values. Eventually got h-1(x)=x(2y+1)
2. h(x)= log (x-3)
do I take log x and log3?
3. q(x)=ln(x+3) - ln(x-5)
do I distribute here?
4. s(x)=3/2+logx
no idea


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I am thinking of purchasing the F.I.T LED 2000, for my s100, fix housing and subsea +5 setup. If anybody is using this light i would appreciate any feedback regarding build quality, and general usage.
Cheers Kieran
F.I.T Pro LED 2000 Video Light
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