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When invited to a party, I will always ask this. If the answer is "Nothing, we've got it covered," or some variation of such, I take that to mean that I do not need to contribute to the refreshments at the party. Depending on the type of party we will sometimes bring some wine, but I don't expect it to be served, it's more of a hostess gift.My husband and I host an annual part which is a backyard BBQ/pool party that involves high-school aged kids and the parents/family of those kids. It's casual, burgers and dogs, chips, soda. We don't serve booze for the adults. Every year, the parents ask what they can bring. Every year, I reply along the lines of, "Thanks so much but we've got everything we need, unless someone has dietary restrictions... etc..." most people take this at face value, but I have a few tenacious peeps who just will not take no for an answer! "But you are feeding all of us! I have to bring something!""But I refuse to show up empty-handed!""Please let me bring something."None of these people are being intentionally rude, I'm sure, and I feel all have their hearts in the right place. I have taken to asking people to bring extra beach towels because it can get kind of chaotic around the pool area. Am I being the rude one here in refusing help? Admittedly I can be a bit of a control freak so maybe I just need to let it go and start telling them what to bring, but just the thought of that sort of chaos in terms of food mish-mash makes my skin crawl.
I also would rather do everything myself. I have a few friends who feel like they HAVE to bring something, and I usually just tell them to bring a bag of ice. If we don't end up needing it then we'll use it the next time.
Polite guests don't insist on 'contributing' to my party. I am fully capable of hosting. I don't need anyone's help. I host, I host.
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Nine All Blacks have finished their footy for the year although their tour of duty is not over.
Four - Hosea Gear, Tamati Ellison, Adam Thomson and Sam Cane - played in one test each, while replacements Tom Taylor and Hika Elliot will not see any game time, unless something dramatic happens.
It is possible. There was the food poisoning which nobbled the All Blacks at the 1995 World Cup and a bug has collared a few in their hotel this week.
But the "dirty dirties", as the non-players are known, have a great deal of work left to help get those who are playing England as ready as possible for that combat.
This week, the omitted group is Gear, Ellison, Beauden Barrett, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Cane, Thomson, Ali Williams, Ben Franks, the suspended Andrew Hore and Taylor and Elliot.
There were strong reasons for all the single-game men - with the possible exception of Gear - being that way.
Ellison damaged his foot in his start against Scotland and did not fully recover until this week which put him out of the frame as a backup while Thomson's suspension kerfuffle effectively eliminated him as well.
Cane is behind the skipper and despite a strong run against Italy, he was always going to miss out to a fit Richie McCaw.
The way they configure the extended forwards bench with two props, a hooker, a lock and a versatile loosie left no room for the young flanker.
Then there was Gear, who was encouraged to stay in New Zealand this season rather than go overseas.
The 28-year-old has accrued 14 caps since his 2008 debut, which is not a spectacular rate of progress.
Gear admits that at times he suffers from a lack of confidence and does not quite back his power and speed to damage defences.
He can also battle to get into games the way that someone like Cory Jane does.
If his confidence is up, Gear can be a lethal package. He changed from his usual left wing to the right for the test with Italy because the selectors believed his sidestep looked more suited to that flank.
It may be but he got precious little chance in that test to push his case for some involvement against Wales and England.
When the selectors pick their bench, they are looking for versatile men such as Ben Smith, Ellison, Barrett or Taylor who can cover several positions.
Gear plays only wing so that diminishes his reserve chances.
There are men at home, such as the injured Richard Kahui and Zac Guildford, who have also played for the All Blacks on the wing while others will come into focus again in Super rugby.


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As the bench mark of hardcore RPG titles, Mana Khemia evolves to a new level for the PS2. With the ultimate 2D graphics blended with anime influenced 3D environments, the visuals are stunning. Game play is as excellent as its looks with plenty of action and tons of item crafting. Players can indulge in the hardcore world of gaming with the highest degree possible on the PS2 platform.
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- 2 Main Characters: There are 2 separate stories ready for Mana Khemia2. Depending on how you played the game can alter the ending, so there are 2 storylines for the 2 main characters.
NIS America's Mana Khemia 2, developed by Gust, is scheduled for release fall 2009.
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- 1 cup chopped leeks
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 8 cups cubed peeled potatoes
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 2 cups diced turnips
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 6 ounces spinach, cut into thin strips
- 1 pound smoked Polish sausage, thinly sliced and browned
- 1 package (8 ounces) pasta wheels, cooked and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
- In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook onion, leeks and garlic in oil until tender, about 5 minutes Add chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, turnips and mushrooms. Cover and cook over low heat until vegetables are tender, about 30-40 minutes. Add spinach and sausage; cook for 10 minutes. Add pasta, salt and pepper; heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired. Yield: 16 servings (1 gallon).
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Ann Althouse thinks she's found another way to use the delaying-the-nomination idea to attack the Massachusetts senator. Kerry told the Boston Globe that "it used to be that the convention, after nomination, traveled to the home or the state of the nominee to inform them they've been nominated ... Harry Truman was in Independence [Mo]." Althouse, citing David McCullough's biography, says Truman was clearly at the 1948 convention, and delivered a speech. But that doesn't necessarily mean the convention didn't then travel to Independence to nominate him, as Kerry said. We eagerly await comment from historians of the presidential nomination process.
Since Roth is an arbiter of fairness, operating under the name of the Columbia Journalism Review and presumably dedicated to journalism ethics, how about some fairness to me?
First, I'm not looking for ways to attack Kerry. On what basis does he insinuate that attacking Kerry is my motive? I include in the very post he links a reference to an earlier post where I criticized Republican William Safire for getting the history of the conventions wrong. As I've said many times, I'm a moderate who has not chosen between the two candidates yet and don't intend to do so until October. I'm an observer of human nature and I found it funny that Kerry pompously chided the Republicans for not knowing history while making a glaring mistake of his own.
Second, so I didn't specify that the speech was an acceptance speech, but the link to the speech text has the words "I accept the nomination" as the third sentence and the pages in the McCullough biography leave no doubt this was an acceptance speech. Roth doesn't bother to check that as he stretches to find a way that it might somehow be true that Truman went to the convention but then left and had to be informed of the nomination later. Truman was already President when he was nominated as his party's candidate, as anyone writing about politics should know. What are the chances a President who is running for a second term would go to the convention without knowing he would be nominated and making an acceptance speech?
It doesn't take much of a historian to look up these prominent facts. It took about 2 minutes on Google for me to get this information. Instead of bizarrely trying to paint me as someone looking for ways to slam Kerry, why doesn't Roth criticize the Boston Globe for printing Kerry's quote without having enough of a sense of history to wonder whether Kerry might be wrong about Truman or checking the basic facts within the quotes?
Back in March, another CJR Campaign Desk writer, Brian Montopoli, responded favorably to a post I had made pointing out a factual error in a Kerry statement and criticizing the mainstream press reports for not noticing questionable facts within a quote and just repeating quotes without factchecking:
We come to this a little late, but, as University of Wisconsin law professor Ann Althouse pointed out over the weekend, Sen. John Kerry was wrong when he claimed during last Thursday's debate that "we have 111 people who have been now released from death row ... because of DNA evidence that showed they didn't commit the crime of which they were convicted."
According to the non-profit Death Penalty Information Center, 113 people have been released from death row since 1973. But in only 13 of those cases did DNA evidence play a significant factor in the prisoner's release.
In the other 100 (or so) cases, says the American Civil Liberties Union, "those exonerated were found innocent because someone came forward to confess committing the crime; key witness testimony was found to be illegitimate; or new evidence was found to support innocence."
The New York Times, Boston Globe, Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, New Republic, CBS News, and countless other outlets all ran stories quoting Kerry without checking the facts to figure it out.
It's difficult for a reporter writing on deadline to fact-check every assertion that comes out of a candidate's mouth, of course. But in a primary season, once a misstatement such as this gets into the echo chamber, it's awfully hard to set the record straight.
So I'd like to ask Roth and Montopoli to get together and figure out the journalism ethics issue here. Do we take factual assertions within candidate's quotes seriously or not? Are we going to be critical of newspapers that repeat the candidate's quotes without factchecking the assertions within them or not? And if a blogger takes on the work that the newspapers shun and points out an incorrect fact within a candidate's quote, should a website devoted to the "critique and analysis of 2004 campaign coverage" show no interest in figuring out what the fact actually is and accuse the blogger of looking for ways to attack the candidate (the Roth approach)? Or should it express appreciation for the work of the blogger who has made up for the deficiency of the mainstream press (the Montopoli approach)?
UPDATE: This recent post of Roth's was pointed out to me, and, in fact, it shows that he does think news media shouldn't be "complicit in allowing the candidates to repeat their spin without criticism" and should "point out ... distortions, immediately and unequivocatingly, using their own reportorial (as opposed to editorial) voice." This is very close to my key point.


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A Tory MP infamous for asking questions in the Commons on behalf of his wife has branded gay marriage as "completely nuts".
Wellingborough MP Peter Bone urged the Church of England to block the coalition plans for same-sex weddings in a religious setting.
Conservative Tony Baldry, representing the Church Commissioners, told the House of Commons on Thursday that the Church would make "detailed submissions" to a consultation on the proposals.
"So far as the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church and many other faith groups are concerned, marriage is a union between one man and one woman," he said.
"That is the point we are putting forward responsibly and clearly in the consultation paper."
But speaking at Commons questions, Bone said: "Wouldn't it just be very simple to write back and say, 'Marriage is between a man and a woman so this is completely nuts'?"
Government plans to bring in gay marriage are expected to be announced in the Queens Speech on 9 May.
David Cameron has urged his MPs to back the plans. The prime minister said he supported gay marriage "because I am a Conservative" not in-spite of it as it encouraged commitment.
Ministers are likely to face opposition from Conservative backbenchers, including Congelton MP Fiona Bruce who told the Huffington Post UK she was against gay marriage "as a mother".
Bone's comments on marriage are particularly notable given the running joke in Westminster that he often asks questions in the Commons on behalf of his wife "Mrs Bone".


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Todd Fox is an American comic book artist, who graduated from college with a degree in commercial art. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he drew for companies like Eclipse Enterprises ('Beau la Duke'), Marvel ('The Punisher', 'Wolverine') and Now Comics ('Alias', 'Kato'). In 2006 he produced the action thriller 'Aym Geronimo And The Post Modern Pioneers' for Shooting Star Comics. He is also a radio broadcaster.


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When I picked up Sharon Jaynes' A Sudden Glory I wasn't sure what to expect. Fortunately, my uncertainty was assuaged by the sub-title, "God's Lavish Response To Your Ache For Something More."
"Abiding in, dwelling in, remaining in Christ all sound like wonderful ideas. I'm sure you'd agree there is no place we'd rather be. But what does that look like… really… practically?"
Sharon Jaynes makes it clear that our busyness, even well-intentioned does not increase the likelihood that we are abiding, connecting with Christ.


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We'll just say this: a classic is a classic, from British officer khaki to the go-to-hell variety. And it doesn't matter what the menswear rags are telling you this month—you'll be wearing chinos of every stripe, year after year, regardless of #menswear's current whim. So in the event that you're in the market for a new pair or two, we've rounded up your best options on the Internet right now. Without further ado, the six pairs of chinos your late-spring requires.»


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No blood, no hardon with women so 100%...they just don't get my juices going.
No blood, no hardon with women so 100%...they just don't get my juices going.
In Love/Hate, Him and Ruth have really amazing chemistry. I wasnt expecting them to be so good together.
Yeah, Emmy Rossum is really lovely. She was really good in Phantom, however I prefer her grittier character in Shameless US.
" For all there is to feel, let it be felt"
― Emeli Sande
Sorry Benderboy for getting so far off topic. I really do love women but here is a picture of a man that could turn me completely straight.
" For all there is to feel, let it be felt"
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Such a redundant question!!
^ I love Alessandro the way Cotton loves Leo
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^ Well at least your taste in men is good.
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Yes I do. I find guys hot, I can see my self in a relationship with a guy and for the rest of my life. I appreciate the beauty of girls but I am not in anyway attracted to a girl.
Maybe with a butch lesbian. Some of the masculine ones are quit attractive. Hell, they look mannish...close enough.
If you could just put a light bulb over every gay persons head, people would see just how well-lit their streets and cities are.
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No, I'm not 100% gay. Plenty of women I'd go for. At this point I'd probably hit anything that didn't hit me first...
I definitely not 100% gay. I even fell in love with a girl when I was younger and was very sexually attracted to her. I still do find some women very sexy. I can't think of any famous ones in particular. I think I would have no problems getting hard with a gorgeous woman and I probably could be with one but I would always be thinking of men at the same time.
Lots of people like to talk about the future and lots are in Fantasyland.
I'm definitely not 100% gay...I'm 100,000% gay, although I come across as totally straight to anyone who meets me.
"The surest way to make a monkey of a man is to quote him." ~ Robert Benchley
Fucking a chick doesn't make you bi.
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I more or less offered to have sex with a woman once. I can't say I found her especially attractive, but I liked her. And I found she had one sex partner in her life, and he had been an utter clod in bed. I basically told her that I felt she deserved a positive sexual experience, and that I would be honored to give it to her if she ever felt like it. She was utterly flattered but chose not to. Just as well. She's now married to a guy who's a monster in bed, and I couldn't be happier for her.
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50%.. Androgyny turns me on..
I think that we should remember that appreciating the aesthetics of the opposite sex's form, doesn't imply any real sexual attraction. Whenever I see a beautiful or genuinely charismatic woman, I can appreciate her appeal and I am affected by it like every other human being would. That doesn't mean, however, that there is any desire or arousal. It's just that there are some people who are above average in some way, and we cannot help but to notice and react to them at some very primeval level.
For instance, here are some women I find very beautiful. Does that mean that I would ever want to sleep with them, or I could fall in love with one of them? Definitely not.
I have always found Isabelle Adjani, Ana de la Reguera and Francesca Dellera to be ravishingly beautiful but no, I would never, ever be able to get it up for them.
There are definately women that I wish I were straight, or at least a woman prefering bisexual: Zoey Deshchannel, Emma Stone to name a couple. But when push comes to shove, I don't think it works with my gayness.
I'm not 100.0%, just as I imagine probably most aren't and, for that matter, the same is probably true of most straight people.
The more you get to know people the more you start to hear them say things they'd be very inhibited to say to just anyone. Even if it's just "he's a nicelooking dude" from one of your straight friends. Or "I had a crush on my same gender teacher once.."
I wanted to marry my (female) 5th grade teacher. Big time.
Not 100 % gay , nor 100 % straight. As my massage therapist and I have had lenghty discussions on this subject , we both agree that many people slide up and down the sexually scale over their life time. I always get a chuckle out of threads or websites that talk about straight guys fucking guys. Well, they aren't straight if they are fucking guys, now are they
Back to answering your question directly: No I am not 100 % gay, but if you force me to put a number on it I will go with 85 %
Bottom line is I am totally comfortable with my sexuality and very comfortable in my own skin
Still not sure what my sexuality is. There are many women I've lusted after, I've slept with one woman. I try to pull women in clubs/pubs, but usually end up being turned down. Men are so much better, not one word needs to be said and you can be guaranteed a fuck.
I may not be 100% gay, but I am all man.


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I'm a new mum, and that means that recently I've had to wander into the wonderful world of baby products. New parents out there will agree with me when I say that shopping for baby products is difficult! It's a very specialized market, and brands have figured out that the best way to sell more stuff is to tap into parents' fears. Of course, every parent wants the best for their baby, and each and every brand tells you that what they're selling is the "best".
Anyway, of course I'm more careful on my child than I am on myself. I don't try every little thing on her, and I definitely play it safe when it comes to bath and body products. At first, I used products that were unscented. I wanted to make sure that she wasn't allergic to anything. And then – when I thought my baby could handle it – I ventured out a bit because I just couldn't resist baby products that smelled nice, and Buriti Baby from The Body Shop is one of the lines that I tried. It was the first because I know that the products are more natural than most of the other ones out there and so I felt a level of safety trying them. Note that there is no Johnson and Johnson's baby products in my house – too commercial, not natural enough for me.
I have The Body Shop Buriti Baby Shampoo, Body Wash, and Body Lotion.
Of the three, the shampoo and body wash are awesome. I mean: they clean. They help my kid smell good. The smell is fresh and unique – kind of herbal – and not the typical baby powder scent, and I like that. The shampoo is tear-free, not that I've let any soap get into the baby's eyes, but it's comforting to know that this is a quality of the soaps.
The Buriti Baby Body Lotion, however, is awful. It's too watery which means that applying it makes your skin feel cold and clammy. It's not very moisturizing either, so there's really no value in using it. I use a rich body cream, or olive oil instead, and I'm much happier with those.
This site definitely isn't turning into a parenting blog, but expect to see reviews of baby products once in a while.
Parents out there, I'd love to hear what you've used so let me know in the comments!


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I'm getting my routine set, getting comfortable with everything ... seeing hitters a couple of times, sitting in the dugout between innings. ... When you come off a successful season, it's hard to see yourself as something else. It's hard for [teammates and others] to see me doing something different. Hopefully, that will disappear soon.Sean McAdam believes there are "subtle indications" that the Red Sox may be considering Mike Timlin as the team's closer. He might be right, but he offers absolutely no evidence in his article. McAdam points out that Joel Pineiro has struggled this spring (3.1 IP, 6 H, 3 BB, 4 ER) and Timlin is usually better when he begins an inning as opposed to coming in with men already on base. That's it.
Timlin threw a 40-pitch live BP session yesterday and should see action against the Tigers on Saturday.
Curt Schilling on his developing changeup:
I think it's good enough to be my No. 2 pitch on some nights. ... It's a pitch that I strike people out with. ... It's a pitch that brings pitch counts down. You get more contact, get quicker outs if you can command it and throw it in the strike zone.


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David Gilliland will drive the #71 TRG Motorsports Chevy at this weekend's Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway (Fontana). He will have to get his car in on its qualifying time, as the team is not guaranteed a starting spot.
Richard "Slugger" Labbe will serve as crew chief for Gilliland. Labbe served as crew cheif for Michael Waltrip at Dale Earnhardt Inc, and won two races at Daytona there. He also was a crew chief at Red Bull Racing.
TRG Motorsports' Kevin Buckler said:
We are determined to put the right pieces in place to be successful. David has the most experience in the COT car of any driver available. Slugger gives us a lot of experience working with the COT car. We were short a few pieces at Daytona, but I believe we have put the right people together to have a successful weekend in California.
Gilliland lost his ride at Yates Racing when Paul Menard joined the team, and Bobby Labonte and Hall Of Fame Racing formed an alliance with the team. The team was not able to find sponsorship for Gilliland.


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We've all heard that saying before. Conventional wisdom tells us: "you can't take it with you when you go."
But Nelson A. Brucker of Deadwood, South Dakota, did. He made arrangements before he died to have his money buried with him in an unmarked grave "in a secluded spot in the hills near his cabin."
Brucker had no wife or children to leave his money to, and felt that his relatives were "so neglectful and unkind" that he didn't want to leave his life's savings to them. As for friends, the old miner once remarked: "I have no friends who have done anything for me to justify my giving them what little money I have."
Hopefully he has a genealogist cousin today who isn't neglecting him and has made sure to document Brucker's life in their family history.
Hmm…I wonder if anyone ever found that unmarked grave and the money.


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If you're into drag racing and constantly looking for ways to whittle down your e.t., then you know at some point you're going to need your NHRA competition license. The fact is once you enter the 9.99 zone or go faster than 135 mph in the quarter-mile, you need a piece of paper that says you can legally do so. You have a couple of options to obtain your license: You can run down the tarmac in your own ride or you can enter a driving school. I opted for the latter by enrolling in Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School (FHDRS).
Why did I decide to head back to school? The very first race I entered was back in 2002 in a power-adder class, requiring stock-style suspension and limiting just about everything imaginable, from the type of camshaft to the tires. At that time the top guys were just dipping into the 9s, with the rest of the field scattered all over the 10-second range. I had a completely new combination and chassis, and didn't have seat time for several years. We got the car together at the last minute, stuck it on the chassis dyno, and loaded up the car for the eight-hour tow to Arizona.
Looking back, it feels a bit irresponsible to run an untested car, but at the time I wasn't going to miss that event. Even worse was knowing that if all went well, there was a good chance of dipping into the 9s. Again, looking back, not the smartest thing to do, especially considering that the only seat time I'd had was in an upper-11-second street car. To some it may not seem like a big deal, but the difference between 120 and 140 mph in the quarter-mile is pretty big.
To make a long story short, everything went well and the first pass netted me with a 10.08-at-139-mph run. It felt great, and the initial 1.51 short time was a kick in the pants, only I was told by the track officials to back it down since I didn't have my NHRA competition license. This car eventually ran in the mid-8s with a buddy's motor, but with my dwindling free time, I bowed out of the driver's seat and the car evolved rather quickly without me. I knew I had no business trying to pilot it without a license.
Fast-forward to today. With our 10.5 tire-packing third-gen Camaro in its initial building phases, there's never been a better time to dust off the driving suit and get back in the saddle.
When I started asking around about driving schools, the name that kept coming up was Frank Hawley. While FHDRS is based out of Gainesville, Florida, it also offers a complete schedule of remote classes for its Super Gas Firebird door car and Super Comp dragster program at various tracks across the county. In this case there was a program being offered at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, only an hour away by plane. Even cooler, Frank Hawley himself was to be our instructor.
The school tends to get booked quickly and seats are limited, so do yourself a favor and plan ahead. Once you enroll, the school will send you a course manual along with all of the necessary forms to fill out, including the most important document: the dreaded physical. Believe me, I'm the last one who likes to go to the doctor, but it's for your safety and really isn't that big a deal. Once you get the green light from the doc, fax back your paperwork and you're set.
I can't emphasize enough how important it is to read the materials before the first day of class. Simply put, it doesn't matter if you have experience behind the wheel; without reading it, you're going to be behind from the moment you step into the classroom. The manual is a quick read, outlining the complete course in detail to discussing the schedule, safety equipment, and the specs of the car you're piloting.
Quick Notes
What We Did
Learned driving techniques with the best-and even managed to earn our NHRA competition license
Where Was It
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Cost (Approx)
GMPP ZZ572/720r
When inquiring about the power-plant, Hawley was adamant to say that these engines have minimal changes, namely their choice of exhaust, but that will vary for any chassis being used. Other than that, these 572ci big-blocks are exactly the way you get them from GM Performance Parts. If you're looking for something similar, Pace Parts offers the deluxe package for $14,459, including the water pump, carburetor, distributor, intake, and spark plug wires. If you take into consideration what it takes to build a reliable powerplant of this caliber, that's a mighty fine deal. As a testament to these engines, Hawley uses these mills exclusively, reporting no problems whatsoever. Considering the vigorous use of them at the school, these are proven packages.
Super Gas Chassis Specs
Regardless of your background, you're obviously at the school for a reason, whether it's to get familiar with drag racing firsthand, getting a refresher course, or for the opportunity to get feedback from the best. For those of you attempting to get your competition license, the thing to keep in mind is that the school is on a very strict schedule, meaning everyone will get the same number of passes. If you listen well, do everything as described, and show control of the vehicle, there's a good chance you will leave with the proper paperwork to obtain your license. However, simply attending the school is no guarantee you will get it. That said, if a certain run isn't signed off for whatever reason and you're adamant about getting licensed, then you'll appreciate that the school offers additional runs at the end of the session at a predetermined rate.
At the end of the two-day seminar, I managed to leave the school as a better driver-and earned my NHRA competition license. While there were so many things I learned in a relatively short time, I will say that regardless of your background, leave your previous driving history and attitude at the door. There's a lot to learn and you'll want to put all of your efforts into paying attention and absorbing everything being said. More importantly, I've always understood the inherent dangers that come with our sport, but the program taught me to treat driving in a well-versed and extremely disciplined manner. When I get behind the wheel now, I have a preset regimen I go through, eliminating any fear of forgetting something and allowing me to completely concentrate on the light and focus on driving. Don't take my word for it-add this to your bucket list. Seriously, if the opportunity arises to attend Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School, I highly recommend it!


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Bayern Munich have underlined their desire for European dominance and hunger for the continent's top soccer prize by appointing Pep Guardiola as their coach for next season
Bayern announced on Wednesday that they had signed Guardiola, who took a year off after winning 14 titles with Barcelona, including two Champions League crowns, as their coach from next season with a contract to 2016.
The driven Bavarians, twice losing finalists in Europe's premier competition in the past three seasons, are eager to re-establish their continental dominance and close the gap with other soccer powerhouses in Spain and England.
Long the biggest force in Germany, with a record number of league titles and German Cups to their name, Bayern have been starved of European success, with their last Champions League win coming 12 long years ago.
There is no better-suited coach than the 41-year-old Guardiola, whose trophy haul in four years at Barca was astonishing.
Bayern have notched their first win over their European rivals by beating all other big-spending clubs to secure his services. Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain were among the teams reportedly interested in Guardiola.
After investing heavily in their squad in the past few years, Bayern, among the richest clubs in Europe, have assembled a string of quality players who can beat anyone on their day.
However, their bitter Champions League final defeat in front of a home crowd in Munich against Chelsea in May last year looks to have instilled an increased sense of determination to win a fifth top European title.
While other teams would have gone into a prolonged period of hibernation, licking their wounds after such a gutting defeat, Bayern went on the offensive, paying 40 million euros (US$53.48 million) to lure gifted Spanish midfielder Javier Martinez to Munich, among others.
Guardiola's signing is essentially the next step — and arguably the most important one — in their masterplan for European dominance. With current coach Jupp Heynckes retiring at the end of the season, the time was right for the Bavarians to strike.
"The signing of Guardiola shows the value of Bayern, who want to be on par with the likes of Real Madrid or Manchester United," Bayern honorary president Franz Beckenbauer said.
"[Sports director] Matthias Sammer and Pep Guardiola. You will not find a better duo anywhere," said Beckenbauer, who led the team to three consecutive European crowns in the 1970s.


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By Matt O'Brien
Staff Writer, Bay Area News Group
OAKLAND -- In the first contested race in 28 years to be Alameda County's auditor-controller, one candidate is a veteran insider. The other is a reform-minded outsider whose candidacy has been tarnished by six felony charges.
If he wins the June 3 election, Chief Deputy Auditor Steve Manning promises to seamlessly continue the leadership style and policies of his boss, Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder Patrick O'Connell, who is retiring at the end of the year after directing the accounting and record-keeping agency since 1987.
"We're pretty similar people. We're hands-on," Manning said.
Manning's opponent, senior home owner Kathleen Knox, promises to root out waste and fraud but now has her own fraud accusations to worry about. She was arrested and charged this month with lying about her residency to run for the job and illegally voting in a San Leandro election despite living in Contra Costa County. She pleaded not guilty on May 6.
The criminal case has brought unexpected attention to a little-watched but important 161-year-old auditing office with a $31.2 million budget and 227 employees. Alameda County is one of just a handful in California where the jobs of chief auditor, controller, recorder and county clerk are all held by one person -- a consolidation that O'Connell oversaw in 1992. The wide range of duties includes reviewing invoices, auditing grants, resolving contract disputes and keeping maps.
Manning said his 27-year career in Alameda County's auditing office, including 12 years as O'Connell's chief deputy, make him the best candidate.
"The job we consider most dearly is accountability," Manning said. "We have to keep track of all the county's expenditures, all the revenues."
In the clerk-recorder role, Manning promises to treat county residents as customers. He wants to open satellite offices so residents in far-flung parts of the county do not have to travel to downtown Oakland to retrieve important documents.
As the auditor, he wants to closely monitor the expenses of county officials and strengthen internal controls.
"If we see someone going out for a steak and lobster, we're going to flag that," Manning said.
He could think of no examples, however, of when he or his office uncovered major fraud or gross negligence.
Knox has not returned phone calls since her arrest and arraignment, but in an earlier interview, she promised to take a different approach by aggressively examining waste, fraud, financial conflicts of interest, unjustified car allowances and the "outrageous pay" she said is awarded to Alameda County executives and elected supervisors.
The auditor's post is itself a high-paying job. The annual salary will be $287,445 in 2015, when the new auditor takes office, according to the county counsel's office. Adding benefits to gross pay, the total cost of employing O'Connell last year was about $404,000, according to this newspaper's salary database.
"This position has gone unopposed for almost 30 years, leaving Alameda County residents and voters with little or no idea about what the office and the job are about," Knox said on her campaign website. "If I had not filed my papers on March 12, the legacy and the voter's right to a choice of candidates would still be denied."
O'Connell, who turns 71 next month, said in an interview that he planned to run for another four-year term but backed out after talking with his wife about retirement. He told Manning about his decision just a week or so before the March filing deadline, both men said. That left just three days for outside candidates to learn about the open seat and file papers.
O'Connell has endorsed his deputy. So have all five members of the Board of Supervisors, the county sheriff and Fremont's mayor, according to Manning. Knox lists endorsements by several San Leandro politicians, including City Council members Diana Souza and Ursula Reed. San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy rescinded his endorsement after Knox's arrest.
Manning and Knox are both registered Democrats and parents of school-age kids. Manning grew up in Oakland's Fruitvale district and currently lives in the city. Knox, the daughter of a former Alameda County treasurer and supervisor, also grew up in Oakland, but her current residency is disputed.
She listed the Rose Gate assisted living home in San Leandro as her home address on voter and candidacy papers. She owns and runs the Clarke Street facility but admitted to this newspaper that she does not currently live in the building. She said she now lives in an apartment across the street that overlooks the senior home. The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has accused her of residing in a house she owns in Danville, which is in Contra Costa County.
Steve Manning
Age: 54
Career: Alameda County's chief deputy auditor since 2002
Education: Attended Cal Stae East Bay


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Michael Wilson, former artistic director of Hartford Stage, will be directing Betty Buckley, Lois Smith and Hallie Foote in the world premiere of Horton Foote's "The Old Friends" at off-Broadway's Signature Theatre Company, which also co-produced Foote's "The Orphans' Home Cycle" with Hartford Stage.
The new play by Foote, who died four years ago in Hartford at the age of 92, will begin performances Aug. 20 and opens Sept. 12.
The show is described by the theater: "In [the play], matriarch Mamie Borden and the remaining members of two longtime Texas farming families await a visit from Mamie's son Hugo and his wife Sybil. When Sybil arrives with alarming news, old friends on opposing sides must confront the issues surrounding legacy, loyalty, and the meaning of happiness that have hounded them for generations.
Wilson directed Buckley at Hartford Stage in Tennessee Williams' "Camino Real." He worked with Hallie Foote in "The Death of Papa," "Dividing the Estate," "The Trip To Bountiful" and "The Orphans' Home Cycle" at Hartford Stage. He worked with Smith in "Dividing the Estate" at Hartford Stage.
Wilson directed the current Broadway revival of "The Trip To Bountiful" starring Cicley Tyson. The show received four Tony Awartd nominations: best revival, best actress, best featured actress and best sound.


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The Chef: Elizabeth
The Menu: As you may already know, the VNHQ is in San Francisco. As you may also already know, we like treats. So, combining the elements of "San Francisco" and "treat," Elizabeth created a tomato-infused take on a certain boxed rice product. In fact, her dad tends to make this as a side dish, though to be fair, his usually turns out much better. Today the rice cooker decided to act up, so while the rice does have little pieces of browned angel hair pasta, said pieces got a little mushy during cooking. What can we say? This may be why Elizabeth chose a career in magazines and not the culinary arts. Curried carrots and garlicky collards, however, are pretty much un-screw-up-able, despite some valiant efforts.
The Goods: You know, we are pretty lucky to get a nice, hot lunch for free every day here at VN, even when someone's having a slightly off chef day. Ok, now get back to work!
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Posted by VegNews Magazine at 2:00 PM
2 comments:
- VeggieGirl said...
hey, that "rice-a-redo" looks perfect to me! and I love the curried carrots and garlicky-collards side-dishes. makes for one quite delicious meal!
- November 13, 2007 at 5:00 PM
- Veggie Cookster said...
The curried carrots sound wonderful! :)
- November 14, 2007 at 10:23 AM
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Team Charicemania would like to thank all Chasters who joined our contest. The winners will be announced here as soon as possible. Enjoy the concerts in all these asian cities. Goodluck to our dear princess Charice too. -Schoen
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Chasters who come up with the most original, zaniest, quirkiest questions, ideas or "whatever," to ask, have the chance to win exclusive, limited edition Charicemania cap (not for sale) plus other surprise prizes.
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David Foster, hitmaker during the golden age of the adult-oriented rock genre from the 80s to the early 90s will come back to Japan for concerts on October 19 and 20 at Hall A of the Tokyo International Forum. The last time he was in Japan to perform was 16 years ago at the ai???JT Super Producers 94ai??? concert at the Budokan in 1994. Read more >> CM Article DFF Japan
Performers: David Foster / Peter Cetera / Natalie Cole / Charice / Ruben Studdard / The Canadian Tenors
Date: October 19, 2010 (Tue) 18:00 Doors open 19:00 Concert starts
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This October 23, enjoy a special evening with David Foster when he comes to Manila with his friends Peter Cetera, Natalie Cole, Ruben Studdard, the Canadian Tenors, and our very own Charice. Read more >> CM article DFF Manila
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On his first visit to Thailand, Thai fans will be treated to a full, big concert together with his world-class artists such as Natalie Cole, CHARICE, Peter Cetera, Ruben Studdard and The Canadian Tenors. Fans will enjoy hit songs like Canai??i??t Help Falling In Love, Because You Love Me, Unforgettable, Breathless, I Swear, I Will Always Love You, I Have Nothing and a wide array of music. The ai???Hit Man David Foster and Friends Live in Bangkokai??? concert will be held on Monday, October 25 at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani. Read more >> CM Article DFF Thailand
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This concert will be held in the Ballroom of The Ritz Carlton ai??i?? Pacific Place on October 27, 2010, at 7:00 pm.
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15 time Grammy award winner, David Foster opens the Singapore Sun Festival in style, with stunning performances of HITMAN David Foster and Friends. Natalie Cole, Charice, Peter Cetera, Ruben Studdard and The Canadian Tenors will join David as he hosts the opening two nights of the Singapore Sun Festival 2010. Read more >> CM Article DFF Singapore
Concert Details:
Date: 29-30 Oct 2010 (Friday and Saturday)
Time: 07:30PM
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Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive


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Defying Isabel: Megamall opens as planned
The valuable D batteries went first.
Before it could open for the first time, Virginia's newest Sharper Image– the only one outside the Washington, D.C., area– began taking calls from battery hunters thwarted by empty shelves at the usual places.
By noon on Thursday, September 18, the store at Richmond's brand-new Stony Point Fashion Park had sold 60 alkaline twin-packs, 10 flashlights, and all six of its "11-in-1 Survivor Lanterns,'' which combine a radio, television, and two kinds of lights with a siren, a thermometer, and a "sonic mosquito repeller.''
Despite scaled-back hours and wind blowing Isabel's heavy rain in sideways gusts, the outdoor shopping mall drew an estimated 7,500 people on its opening day, some seeking raincoats and batteries, some fleeing southeast Virginia and the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and others taking advantage of an unexpected day off.
"I needed a raincoat, and I ended up buying rain pants too,'' said Chris Bennett, 29, of Richmond. He and his wife, Jill, also cashed in on a two-for-one deal on camping chairs at one of the mall's anchors, Galyan's sporting goods store.
"There's something kind of adventuresome about going out in a hurricane,'' Bennett said.
At Galyan's and The Sharper Image, revenues Thursday beat the stores' sales goals, with the sports store shedding 150 raincoats in the first hour and selling out of lanterns and propane-related items.
Though much of the rest of the upscale shopping plaza closed at 2pm, Galyan's manager Walter Barker said the store would stay open as long as there were enough customers. As he spoke, the lights in the 84,000 square-foot store flickered.
As of that afternoon, nearly a million Dominion Power customers in Virginia and part of North Carolina had lost power thanks to the hurricane barreling northwest through the two states. More than 190,000 customers in the Richmond area were without power.
At the Build-A-Bear Workshop, the most common homemade bear's name was Isabel, and many of the personalized stuffed critters left the store in bear rain gear, said Karen McDonald, a spokeswoman for Taubman Centers Inc., of Bloomfield, Michigan, which owns the new mall and 30 others in 13 states.
The storm dampened the mall's ceremonial opening, with the cancellation of a morning tailgate party and ribbon-cutting. Still, living statues– including one woman posing as a vine, and a man painted to look like a white ceramic knight– dotted stores and areas of the courtyard that were covered with awnings.
McDonald said about 65 percent of the parking lot was full at 11am.
The 690,000-foot dog-friendly plaza has been highly anticipated as one of two upscale malls to open in the Richmond area this fall.
Sheri Collins, 39, of Richmond, brought her 15-year-old daughter to take a look Thursday when she realized that, as a state employee, she had the day off.
"I wouldn't have taken a day off to do this, but it's nice,'' Davis said. "A little rain's not going to kill you.''
Stationery supplier Papyrus kept its double doors open throughout the morning, and saleswoman Veronica Davis said most people who ducked in to escape the rain were remarkably chipper.
"This really is pretty fun,'' Davis said. "Children have been playing in the fountain, because, I guess, their parents figure they're wet anyway, and it's a warm rain, so they won't catch a cold,'' Davis said. "It's like that Gene Kelly song, 'Singing in the Rain.'''
Adrienne Schwisow used to write for the Daily Progress.
Shoppers make their way through Stony Point Fashion Park on Isabel day: Thursday, September 18.


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Following on the many returns which Springfield will see before it ends in September, the return of a few more characters from the past has been announced. Morgan Englund will be coming back this summer as Dylan Lewis. He was last seen in the role in 2006, after which the role was played by Brian Gaskill. Even more surprising, however, is the news that Melissa Hayden will be back to play Bridget Reardon.
Hayden played the role of Bridget from 1991 until 1997 and picked up a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in 1994. After her departure, she dropped out of acting. Although details about the specific why and when of the returns of both characters is still sketchy, audiences can look forward to seeing them make an appearance in August.
Until they return, here's a clip featuring both actors back in 1994.
Soaps.com is happy to welcome them both back.


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University Park, Pa.—Penn State's 37th annual Renaissance Fund dinner has raised more than $216,000 to endow scholarships in honor of philanthropist, community leader, and former Nittany Lion Club executive director Kay Kustanbauter, this year's Renaissance Fund Honoree. Four hundred guests attended the Nov. 14 dinner at the Nittany Lion Inn on the University Park campus.
"The University is deeply grateful to Kay and the donors who have chosen to honor her through their gifts," said Rodney P. Kirsch, senior vice president for development and alumni relations. "The Kay F. Kustanbauter Renaissance Scholarship will make a tremendous difference to students who could not otherwise afford a Penn State education, and it will celebrate all that Kay has done for our University and our community."
The annual event raises money for Renaissance Scholarships, which are awarded to academically talented Penn State students who have great financial need. The dinners honor community leaders, and contributions are used to endow scholarships in their names. Since the Renaissance Fund's inception in 1969, the total endowment has grown to nearly $11 million. To date, 435 scholarships have been awarded for the 2013-14 academic year.
The Renaissance Fund announced Kustanbauter as this year's honoree in early August. Kay served for 16 years as the executive director of Penn State's Nittany Lion Club, where she helped grow the organization's donor base from 800 members to more than 20,000. She worked in various roles with the Nittany Lion Club and the University for more than 40 years before her retirement in 2005.
Beyond her professional work, Kustanbauter also has maintained a strong relationship with Penn State through her philanthropy and service. She has made gifts to Penn State University Libraries, the College of Arts and Architecture, and Intercollegiate Athletics, among many other areas. Her support is recognized with membership in the President's Club, Atherton Society and Mount Nittany Society. She has served on the boards of Penn State's Center for the Performing Arts, Penn State Centre Stage, and the Penn State All-Sports Museum and on committees supporting For the Future: The Campaign for Penn State Students and the Pink Zone at Penn State.
Kustanbauter's philanthropy and service have also extended to the broader community. She currently serves on the boards of Youth Service Bureau and Centre Foundation and contributes her time and resources to the Mount Nittany Medical Centre, the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, and the Women's Resource Center.
Gifts to the Kay F. Kustanbauter Renaissance Fund will help the University to reach the goals of For the Future: The Campaign for Penn State Students, which is directed toward a shared vision of Penn State as the most comprehensive, student-centered research university in America. The University is engaging Penn State's alumni and friends as partners in achieving six key objectives: ensuring student access and opportunity, enhancing honors education, enriching the student experience, building faculty strength and capacity, fostering discovery and creativity, and sustaining the University's tradition of quality. The campaign's top priority is keeping a Penn State degree affordable for students and families. The For the Future campaign is the most ambitious effort of its kind in Penn State's history, with the goal of securing $2 billion by 2014.
To learn more about the Renaissance Fund program, contact Kathy Kurtz in the Office of Annual Giving at 814-863-2052.


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America Against Itself
Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era general editor
Writing on James M. McPherson's Battle Cry of Freedom during Easter week in 1988, one and a quarter centuries after the Civil War, one is struck by the contradiction between the war and the Christian tradition that almost all mid-nineteenth-century Americans, North and South, professed to embrace. This four-year war was the bloodiest of American wars. It claimed the lives of more than half a million soldiers and countless civilians, out of a population, white and black, that numbered only 31.5 million. The military casualties equaled those of all our other wars put together. The death rate was 5.2 times greater than that for World War II.
Despite the bloodshed and because of it, the Civil War holds immense fascination for the American public. Organizations are established with the sole purpose of studying the Civil War, and they pay good money to bring in outside speakers to help them do it. Every little town east of the Mississippi River, and a good many west of it, seems to have its Civil War monument, which tells us something not only about the persisting memories of the war but also about the prosperity of the monument business in the Gilded Age. Special national parks have been established to do honor to the dead, and enthusiasts go to great expense to re-enact Civil War battles. Why should this be so? Given the predominantly southern flavor of most Civil War round-tables, perhaps there is a hint of a longing for what might have been.
The bibliography of the Civil War is already so large that no one can keep up with it, but of the new books one of the best is James M. McPherson's Battle Cry of Freedom, a remarkably wide-ranging synthesis of the history of the 1850s and the Civil War presented in a highly cogent and readable narrative. It is the only recent book I know of that effectively integrates in one volume social, political, and military events from the immediate aftermath of the Mexican War through the sectional strife of the 1850s, the secession movement, and the Civil War, the same years covered by Allan Nevins in his monumental eight volumes.
Indeed, the scope of this work is so broad that it cannot be confined to a single all-inclusive thesis. Nevertheless, McPherson writes that the "multiple meanings of slavery and freedom, and how they dissolved and re-formed into new patterns in the crucible of war, constitute a central theme of this book." Clearly he intends not only to recall the vital part that American blacks and racial issues had in the Civil War, but also to counter the notion, which has gained some currency among historians, that slavery was not necessarily the central issue of the 1850s. This makes sense. How many historians seriously believe there would have been a Civil War from 1861 to 1865 if there had been a national consensus on slavery? For if there had not been slavery, or if slavery had been national, what…
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EA Partners announces they will be publishing DeathSpank, the upcoming adventure game from Hothead Games designed by Ron Gilbert, renowned for his work on the Monkey Island series. The bad news is that the announcement seems to indicate there will be no PC edition of this game, saying DeathSpank will be released this year through Xbox LIVE Arcade and the PlayStation Network. Here's word on the game: "The game casts players in the role DeathSpank, the Hero to the Downtrodden, a Vanquisher of Evil and Defender of Justice as he fulfills his life-long destiny and searches for a mysterious and magical item only known as "The Artifact". Along the way he'll rescue a few Orphans, defeat a local tyrant and tumble headlong into the even deeper mystery surrounding the legendary Thongs of Virtue in an epic adventure game that includes collecting loot, crazy puzzle solving, witty dialogue, collecting loot, over-the-top animations, fun, accessible action combat, and of course, collecting loot."
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By Shuli Ren
China mobile Internet sector has already collected enough users and mobile gaming is the most direct way to make money, says J.P. Morgan.
The broker picks Tencent (HK:700) and Qihoo (QIHU) because they have already amassed large mobile platforms. Analysts Alex Yao, Doug Anmuth, and James R. Sullivan wrote:
We expect Tencent to capture 30-35% mobile game share by end-2014 through content development and distribution, while Qihoo could take 10% through distribution.
From a financial perspective, Qihoo would benefit significantly more than Tencent due to its much smaller P&L. Both companies should continue to capitalize on China's booming mobile economy over the next 1-2 years.
We have heard a lot about Tencent's WeChat, but the company's core business is games, where more than half of the revenue is generated. Tencent has a price target of 433 Hong Kong dollars and Qihoo has a price target of $94.
Qihoo has had a fantastic run this year, gaining 163% so far, but analysts say it has more room to grow. Its P/E-to-growth ratio is still low.
J.P.Morgan also likes online real estate services platform Soufun (SFUN) for its market leading position. Users seem sticky and barrier to entry seems high:
SouFun has built strong brand equity among Chinese internet users, especially those real estate sensitive users. According to iResearch, SouFun has maintained clear lead against all other major peer companies (including Sina Leju, house.sina.cn and Sohu's focus.cn) in terms of daily/monthly user coverage and daily/monthly user time spent.
As of 1Q13, SouFun has accumulated property information across 320 cities in China. The company operates 100 branch offices in major economy hubs or provincial cities in China, with over 3,300 sales persons. There are over 10m properties listed on SouFun's portal.
Soufun has a price target of $49. It gained 67% this year.


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DEAR CAROLYN: Is there any way around asking someone how they prefer to mourn? I have some friends who have lost someone special, and for the first year or two I send a card or email, or call on the anniversary. Easy enough.
But then what? Some continue to mark the anniversary every year. Some don't want to be reminded of a loss that's still weighing so heavily on them. (And lots in between, and lots who have preferred different things at different stages.) I hate asking if they want me to acknowledge the date or not; I don't want to make them explain themselves or justify how they're mourning. I just know they're still hurting and I don't want them to feel alone. — MOURNING A LOSS
ANSWER: Asking does not automatically (equal sign) "mak(ing) them explain themselves." If you just say you know they're still hurting but aren't always sure what they'd like from you, then say you'll follow their lead, whether it's to acknowledge the anniversary or let it pass without a painful reminder, I think it'll be clear to people you're not judging.
The alternative to asking is just to continue marking the anniversaries as you have. "I remember and I care" is one of those messages you needn't fear sending.
RE: MOURNING: I would say most people have no idea how they prefer to mourn, even while they are going through it. — ANONYMOUS
ANSWER: True, but this question is about people who are several years beyond a loss. In that case, I think it's reasonable to think that someone to whom you had sent a card on Year 1 and Year 2 would have a preference for marking Year 3.
RE: MOURNING: The advantage in asking is not necessarily that you get a useful answer, but also that the person you're asking realizes you're acting on good intentions and want to be helpful, and are hoping you're not putting your foot in it. I think that goes a long way. — ANONYMOUS 2
ANSWER: I'd embroider this on a pillow, but it would be one huge-ass pillow.
DEAR CAROLYN: I was contacted via Facebook messaging by a former boyfriend who got married and moved away a few years ago. The first email was innocent ("How have you been? Here's an update about my life"), but the second and third ones were flirty, and now he has crossed over into complaining about his marriage.
I have never met his wife, so I cannot possibly be the appropriate person for him to vent to. Is there any way I can put an end to that line of discussion without cutting off all contact entirely? — FACEBOOK FRIENDS
ANSWER: Tell him that you appreciate his friendship but have no interest in harboring an emotional fugitive, and that he needs to take his marriage complaints to his wife directly.
If that moves him to "cut off all contact entirely," then you'll know the ratio of ulterior motive to genuine friendship was never in your favor.
By the way, even if you did know his wife, the only way you could have been "the appropriate person for him to vent to" was if both you and he had a shared and transparent goal of strengthening his marriage.
Email Carolyn at firstname.lastname@example.com, follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/carolyn.hax or chat with her online at noon Eastern time each Friday at washingtonpost.com.


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Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea was the star of the show at the Bernabeu on Wednesday evening - and revealed after the game that he's happy with life at Old Trafford.
The 22-year-old keeper has been linked with a summer move away from the Red Devils - a return to Spain has been mooted - but De Gea insists he's enjoying life at United.
The former-Atletico Madrid shot-stopper kept United in the game in the Spanish capital, saving twice from Real Madrid fullback Fabio Coentrao, and drew praise from United boss Sir Alex Ferguson for his display.
Danny Welbeck's 20th-minute goal opened the scoring, before a towering Cristiano Ronaldo header levelled the scores before half-time.
The match eventually finished 1-1, with the return leg pencilled in for March 5, and De Gea admitted after the match that he's happier than he's ever been with his situation at Old Trafford.
Speaking to reporters, and quoted on Goal.com after the match at the Bernabeu, De Gea said: "I am very happy in Manchester. Every day I am happier."
The Spaniard has come in for criticism this season, but turned in his best display in a United shirt to restrict the La Liga champions to a single goal.
Jose Mourinho's side peppered his net, chalking up 29 shots on goal, but De Gea twice saved from Coentrao in spectacular fashion - the first a stunning full-stretch dive to tip onto the post, and the second an unorthodox stop with his foot.
De Gea said: "Stopping Coentrao? That was just a very quick decision. I was acting on instinct.
"It was a great match. Real Madrid and Manchester United did very well. [Madrid] have a very strong attack, so we needed to be strong in defence.
"Real Madrid will attack at Old Trafford. They know they have to win to advance and we will do our best to stop them."
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Lipscomb Offices
Once a Bison, always a Bison! Learn more about the benefits and activities of being one of our more than 35,000-alum worldwide Bison herd. It's all awaiting you on the alumni site.
Business Office & Bursar
Start here for all things regarding your student bill. If you've got questions, we have answers. This office is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and located in the Crisman Administration Building, call 615.966.1778. Or email email@example.com. Students and employees can find more information under the Business Office section of myLipscomb.
Center for Teaching and Learning
The CTL provides programs, services, and resources to achieve excellence in teaching. Read More.
Communication and Marketing
This office handles activity surrounding the telling of the university's story: news media, advertising, photography, digital services and more. Check out our site.
Church Services
A resource for Christian congregations looking for consultation, speakers, academic and non-academic learning opportunities and training, all focused on engaging churches and equipping Christians in today's culture. Learn more about Church Services.
Entertainment and Technical Services
The "A/V" people, this office handles all broadcast, staging, communication and entertainment production for the university. If you love the spotlight, check out our site for more information.
Event Management and Community Resources
Called the Office for University Relations, here's the source for leasing Lipscomb venues as well as for special events such as Summer Celebration, Lighting of the Green and the Charlie Daniels Scholarship for Heroes concert, among many. We can help you pick a facility and plan your event; learn more on the venues site.
For existing facilities maintenance email email@example.com or for information about the department email email@example.com. For new construction, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Financial Aid
We're here to help students maximize all their financial opportunities as well as understand the options that are available; the process of applying for scholarships, grants and loans; and the payment plans that can be utilized. Contact us at 615.966.1791 or 800.333.4358, x. 1791, on our website or by email at email@example.com or come by our office in the Crisman Administration Building. You may also write: Financial Aid, Lipscomb University, One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204-3951.
General Counsel/Legal
This office manages the legal affairs of the university, from counsel and litigation to risk management to maintaining key policies to serving as the university's neighborhood liaison. Located in the Crisman Administration Building, contact the office by e-mailing email@example.com or calling 615.966.6219. If you are an outside vendor that needs an insurance form, click here. Students and employees can find more information under the General Counsel section of myLipscomb.
Join us in our journey to graduate students who are prepared, engaged, successful and faithful. Get started.
Human Resources
Attracting great people who have a heart and mind for preparing students for jobs and faith is the primary task of this office. If you think you might like to be one of us, check us out here. Students and employees can find more information under the Human Resources section of myLipscomb.
Information Technology (IT)
Responsible for supporting network, telephone, software, and computer support and training for campus users. You can check it all out over on our site. For support, students and employees can submit a ticket in myLipscomb or call the help desk at 615.966.1777.
Institutional Effectiveness and Research
Your source for data concerning the university's reporting, accreditation, affiliations, strategic planning, continuous improvement and more. More can be found on our website.
Lipscomb has an entire office just to coordinate all the activity involved around helping each student find their personal ministry – and the dozens of trips and projects that involve most of the Lipscomb campus at one time or another. Get serving or learn more.
Meet Lipscomb University's 17th president since 1891, L. Randolph Lowry, III. Read his blog and read more about him here. If you need to contact the office, you may call 615.966.1787.
The university's "chief academic officer," the provost's office is responsible for all things academic on the campus except student life/activity outside the classroom. Learn more about the university academic offerings. You may contact the office at 615.966.1789.
The primary function of the Registrar's Office is…registration for classes! And if you are here for that purpose, go to myLipscomb. That's where it's done. However, if you are not a current student but need a transcript, a current catalog or need commencement day details because somehow the student you are coming to honor hasn't quite gotten around to filling you in, click here.
The safety and security of our campus community is a very high priority at Lipscomb. Click here to find out more. To contact the department 24/7/365 give us a call at 615.966.7600. Of course, for emergencies call 9-1-1 first.
Service Learning
Lipscomb's Office of Serving and Learning Together—S.A.L.T.—coordinates the university's robust service learning program that has become a model for this unique and highly effective learning method. Learn more about S.A.L.T.
Spiritual Outreach
A resource for youth ministers, teachers, volunteers, parents, and teens to enrich their lives and the lives of others for Christ—and, especially, home to the annual IMPACT staff. Get going over on our site.
Sponsored Programs
Responsible for advancing research opportunity and activity of all kinds across the campus. Read more.
Veteran's Services
Learn more about why Lipscomb is one of the highest-rated universities for veterans' education in the country.


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