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VC Pirates Teams Join New Sports League
The Victoria College Pirates women's basketball team is now a member of the Texas Collegiate Club Sports League. Also joining the newly created sports league are the Pirates' men's basketball and women's volleyball teams.
For the past eight years, VC Pirates sports teams have been affiliated with the South Texas Club Sports League. That group dissolved at the end of last season after most of its member colleges left as a result of administrative issues. Last summer, VC's men's basketball Coach Jonathan Anderson, along with volleyball Coach Josh Moore and VC's Physical Education Department Chair Bill Byers, called together coaches and staff from other two-year college sports organizations to create a new club sports league. The new league also includes a number of the Alamo Colleges in San Antonio and Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde. "Being part of a league is important because it provides the competitive structure that our teams need to advance to playoffs and work toward winning championship titles against peer teams from other two-year colleges," said Moore to the Victoria Advocate.
Joining member colleges stipulated that the new league had to have a new name and provisions were added to avoid future administrative problems, including requirements for financial transparency. Also, the league director may not be a coach from a member team. Byers is serving as the interim director of the league. "Bill agreed to serve as interim director so that we can continue to offer club sports involvement at VC," said Moore. "League play is important and it keeps our students motivated along with maintaining their GPA to remain eligible to play."
VC Pirates' team members also receive class credit for their participation and have the opportunity to earn scholarships


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In the puzzle for the first week of 2012, the second choice (9084) stated:
This was scored as correct and offered a step-by-step logical "proof" of why this was so.
Unfortunately, as several players pointed out, my logic was flawed from the very start - because 1 could not be in the solution at all. As Jennifer explained so clearly:
I will change that choice to incorrect; everyone's scores will be updated within the next 24 hours.
While I am unhappy with my error and the need to issue a correction, I am delighted that several players analyzed the puzzle closely enough to uncover the problem - and also because this process reinforces what is to me one of the most important lessons for programmers when playing Mastermind (and similar games):
Make sure that you fully "mine" all "clues" (results from tests of your code) for all possible information.
All too often we (I!) barely look at the results of a test, or the report of a bug, before we rush to the source code and scramble (flail around?) to apply a fix. In doing so, we (I) often overlook critical information, and this oversight can lead to lots of time lost and even the introduction of new bugs.
In this puzzle, I did not perform enough analysis to conclude that 1 could not be in the solution. By missing this fact, I then introduced a mistake into the quiz.
Lesson learned: before you start messing around with your code, make sure you have extracted all possible conclusions from tests and specifications. Then apply that knowledge in a systematic fashion.
Thanks to Jennifer, DKennedy, Bobby and Pavel for identifying this problem!

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TITLE THAILAND Guide To Travel Thailand
Surin Beach is another well-known beach in Phuket. It is known for its white fine sands and glistening emerald jade clear water. Surin beach is located on the foot of the hills surrounded by green palms. At the north of the beach is a golf course. The beach is ideal for surfing lovers as there are big waves during the monsoon season. Therefore, the tourists visit here throughout the year.
Moreover, facilities, resorts, luxury hotels or bungalows, restaurants, shopping places are all provided. You can also enjoy your nightlife at the pubs or bars on the beach. However, public transport may not be that convenient as the beach is very popular and there are many tourists each day.


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The nintendo 3ds is the first 3d handheld system. Play all the classic nintendo games now in 3d. Some of the featured games include..
The Legend of Zelda:...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Animal Crossing
Mario Kart
Paper Mario
PilotWings Resort
StarFox 64 3D
Steel Diver
Nintendo 3Ds features
Size (when closed):
Approximately 5.3 inches wide, 2.9 inches long, 0.8 inches tall.
Approximately 8 ounces.
Final design is TBA.
Top Screen:
3.53-inch widescreen LCD display, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses; with 800x240 pixel resolution (400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing).
Touch Screen:
3.02-inch LCD with 320x240 pixel resolution with a touch screen.
One inner camera and two outer cameras with 640x480 (0.3 Mega) pixel resolution.
Pre-Installed Software:
Nintendo 3DS Game Card:
2 GB Max. at launch.
Wireless Communication:
Can communicate in the 2.4 GHz band. Multiple Nintendo 3DS systems can connect via a local wireless connection to let users communicate or enjoy competitive game play. Systems also can connect to LAN access points to access the Internet and allow people to enjoy games with others. Will support IEEE 802.11 with enhanced security (WPA/WPA2). Nintendo 3DS hardware is designed so that even when not in use, it can automatically exchange data with other Nintendo 3DS systems or receive data via the Internet while in sleep mode.
Game Controls:
Touch screen, embedded microphone, A/B/X/Y face buttons, + Control Pad, L/R buttons, Start and Select buttons, "Slide Pad" that allows 360-degree analog input, one inner camera, two outer cameras, motion sensor and a gyro sensor.
Other Input Controls:
3D Depth Slider to adjust level of 3D effect (can be scaled back or turned off completely depending on the preference of the user), Home button to call system function, Wireless switch to turn off wireless communications (even during game play), Power button. The telescoping stylus is approximately 4 inches when fully extended.
A port that accepts both Nintendo 3DS game cards and game cards for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems, an SD memory card slot, an AC adapter connector, a charging cradle terminal and a stereo headphone output jack.
Stereo speakers positioned to the left and right of the top screen.
Lithium ion battery details TBA.
Parental Controls
Parental controls similar to the Nintendo DSi system will be included.
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sjasbir needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
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Design logo for "ConnectBillions" - A social networking site for grassroots.
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January 24, 2013
CrowdGather, Inc. (CRWG.OB) The Best Plays in the Social Media Sector
Jan 24, 2013 (ACCESSWIRE-TNW via COMTEX) — Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) has had quite a ride since its initial public offering. After generating unparalleled buzz in the secondary markets, the stock fell nearly 54% from its $38.00 IPO day high to a low of $17.55 before recovering to its current $30.00 price. But, it's this recovery that investors should be watching, with the stock rallying some 56% over the past three months.
Many other social media companies have seen a similar rise over the past three months, including LinkedIn Corporation's (NYSE:LNKD) 11% jump, Zynga Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ZNGA)5% jump, and even Groupon Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GRPN) 4% jump. The result could be a promising upturn in the Internet sector as the U.S. economy continues to show signs of improving.
With Facebook set to announce earnings on January 30th, investors could see a further upturn in the social media space. But, instead of looking at these popular Internet companies, investors may be better off looking for the proverbial diamonds in the rough using alternative valuation methods that may more accurately reflect near-term opportunity.
Forget Multiples, Look at Book Value
Many social media companies are valued based on revenue or earnings multiples, since the sector tends to produce greater growth rates than the general market. Unfortunately, social media stocks are well known for their lofty valuations that can prove quite volatile, from Facebook's struggle to find a fair valuation to the crash of Groupon's stock following its IPO.
So, how do investors find real value?
While social media stocks are often better known for their liabilities than assets, looking at book value provides an interesting data set for investors to consider. After all, companies trading at low price-to-book valuations usually don't remain that way for very long, with potential acquirers or activist investors swooping in to close the valuation gap.
Comparing Valuations to Find Opportunity
The most popular companies in the social media space include Facebook Inc.(NASDAQ:FB) , LinkedIn Corporation (NYSE:LNKD) , Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ:ZNGA) , Groupon Inc. , and Yelp Inc. (NYSE:YELP) , but there are also some smaller players with attractive valuations that investors may want to consider – namely CrowdGather Inc.(OTN:CRWG) .
Here's a comparison of these stocks:
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CrowdGather has the lowest price-to-book valuation, while Groupon has the lowest price-to-sales and PEG valuation. Groupon may have these low numbers because of questions surrounding their business model, but CrowdGather appears to be trading at a legitimate discount that warrants further investigation by investors.
Looking at CrowdGather's Discount
CrowdGather operates a leading network of online forum communities, as well as a forum-centric advertising platform. With an estimated 175 million monthly page views, the company's online properties generate large niche audiences that are perfect for advertisers, with a greater propensity towards purchasing, sharing and recommending products.
Based upon their last financial filings, revenues for the six months ended October 31 of fiscal 2103 came in at $1,014,934, which was an increase of 26% compared to the first six months of fiscal 2012. Gross profit for the six months ended October 31 of fiscal 2013 was at $995,718, and that was up 44% compared with the first six months of fiscal 2012. However, investors may be even more impressed with the company's $1.2 million in cash and $15.1 million in shareholders' equity – high amounts for a $4.5 million company.
Breaking these numbers down, the company's balance sheet consists of $1.2 million in cash, $1.5 million in current assets and $9.4 million in intangible assets ($7 million in forum property valuation, $2.25 million in advertising technology, and just $190,000 in trademarks and trade names) with $369,000 in current liabilities and no long-term debt.
With $15.1 million in shareholders' equity, a potential investor could currently buy the company's shares for around 30 cents on the dollar since CRWG is currently trading below its book value. Many companies may be interested in such forums and ad technologies, including content firms like IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ:IACI) , AOL Inc.(NYSE:AOL) , Demand Media Inc. (NYSE:DMD) , or even ValueClick Inc.(NASDAQ:VCLK) .
Unique Investment Opportunity
CrowdGather Inc. (otcqb:CRWG) represents a compelling investment opportunity for value investors willing to assume the risk of a microcap stock. With a market capitalization of just $4.5 million, the stock trades at a significant discount to its book value, particularly when subtracting out the company's $1.2 million in cash, as disclosed in the company's latest public filing.
Meanwhile, the company's promising new forum advertising technology (to appear in financial results starting next quarter) and leading network of online forums make the stock a potential acquisition target. These sentiments are underscored by research showing that forum goers are ideal demographics for online advertisers, if only they reach the right scale.
For more information, check out the following resources:
Company Website
Recent SEC Filings
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1. Can I order blank cards without printing?
- Yes, You can order blank cards without printing.
2. Are there any printing services provided by the site?
- Yes we do provide all sorts of printing services ranging from multi-colored offset, silkscreen, leaf printing, die embossing and die cutting. All the services are in-house and are backed by a team of professional designing unit. The printing services are excellent and totally customized.
3. Where do I find the wedding card sample wordings and symbols at the site? Can I select the font type for the matter?
- These templates are just for reference. You can send us your own Wording , Symbol & Font too.Font is to be send in the form of Ttf file ( True type fonts)
4. How do I send my desired wordings or text for the card? What is the proof procedure?
- You can send us the wordings in the form of E-mail as Word file, jpg or Notepad file. You can also send the text directly through E-mail. Kindly mention Save the Date Card details like RSVP card, Thank you card, Additional inserts if needed in similar way.We will than give you the colored proof in card size in form of jpg files. You can then suggest changes and alterations as required and we will re-give the proofs until it is approved. Than we go for printing.
5. What are Standard Printing charges?
- Standard Printing charges cover two sides of interleaf or inserts along with return address on Envelope. We offer Flat Standard Printing charges for any quantity on individual Bulk Order.
1. How many days does it take to process my order?
- You can select the card(s) that suits your interest to receive as sample and make an order for them. Once your order for sample is received we will ship them immediately.
- Once you see the sample, finalize the proofs and your payment is thru, we take the job for printing. We will ship the cards immediately after they are ready and will intimate you about the delivery details.
2. Are there any delivery charges?
- Yes; delivery/shipping charges have to be borne by the customer only. Delivery charges are detailed after you enter your personal details but prior to completing your order.
1. What is the mode of payment?
- Our site facilitates SSL, Verisign secure payment gateway through which you can make payment via any credit cards. Confirmation of payment will immediately send to you via auto generated email. The payment can also be made through Demand Draft/cheques.
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1. How do I calculate Card Cost, Printing & Courier charges?
- You browse through our online catalogue of Wedding Invitation cards and when you have narrowed your selection down to a few cards, fill up the feedback form and send us. We will get back to you promptly with all possible details including Card Cost, Printing & Courier charges
2. Does the price quoted for the wedding cards also cover add on cards/stationery?
- Add on cards/stationary are optional and are charged accordingly
3. What if any import duty/or local taxes are applicable?
- Generally authorities the world over do not levy such charges on cards ordered for personal use . However, if any such charges are applied, the customer will have to bear the cost.


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Pixoto Art & Photography Contests
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You can win up to $150 for the top image chosen every week in each of dozens of content categories.
Entering contest is easy. Sign up and upload your images by any Saturday midnight GMT.
Cash Prize Scale for each category
|Min # of Images per week
Awards Given Weekly
In addition "Award" badges and points will be given to top 20% of images in each category. These badges will be displayed permanently on the Image Detail page and your Profile page.
How it works
- Upload your images to Pixoto and select a category for them to compete in.
- Members will then begin to vote on them immediately using "ImageDuel".
- Every ImageDuel win will increase your image's "ImageScore".
- The image with the highest ImageScore at the end of the voting period wins the cash prize.
When are the deadlines?
Images can be submitted until the end of the period and then voting occurs on those images until Awards are assigned. This gives all images, regardless of when they were submitted, an equal chance to win. Submission deadlines are always up to midnight GMT at the end of the period and weeks run Sunday-Saturday.
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- Do not ask your friends to vote up your image. We rely on unbiased feedback.
- Images with identifiable watermarks (including any text or date embedded in the image) will be deleted.
- To qualify for a weekly award images must be received by Saturday at Midnight GMT. Images received after that will be entered into the following week's contest.
- If you are voting and you know whose image is in the duel – YOU ARE BIASED – skip the duel!
- Contributors suspected of attempting to unduly influence the results will be disqualified at our sole discretion.
- NO VERY SIMILAR IMAGES: You may submit an unlimited number of images but each one must be significantly different from the others. This means only one image of any subject and scene/pose combination is allowed. The only exceptions are that you may have a duplicate of a color photo in the black and white category and you may use other images you have submitted to create unique works of digital art. You may delete an image and resubmit it at any time. If reported, and we agree that the images are not distinct enough, the newer image will be deleted. This is critical for keeping the Pixoto community vibrant, exciting and fun (note - this rule effective 6/1/2012). more examples.
- Pixoto will award prizes based on the results of online voting using ImageDuel and reserves the right to adjust and modify the image ranking algorithms at any time and at its sole discretion.
- Obviously miscategorized images will be recategorized if reported. Recategorization into a new category results in the loss of all ImageDuel data.
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The Picture of Dorian Leigh
Dorian Leigh, Trigere coat, 1950.
>> If a five foot, five inch woman tried to be a model these days, she'd hardly be taken seriously. Sixty-odd years ago, it was a different story . . . at least for Dorian Leigh, it was.
Ms. Leigh, who passed away earlier this week at 91 after battling Alzheimer's, was widely considered one of the world's first supermodels. In fact, her life was full of firsts: she was one of the first models to be known by name, and after her own modeling career, she opened what is called the first modeling agency in Paris.
Though Dorian started her career late — when she was 27 in 1944, she met with Diana Vreeland, told her she was 19, and landed a Harper's Bazaar cover right then and there — she appeared on seven Vogue covers in the 1940s, and claimed to be earning a whopping $300,000 a year.
She played muse to numerous bold name photographers: Cecil Beaton, Richard Avedon, Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Irving Penn — the last of whom she had an affair with, and may have been the inspiration for Holly Golightly in Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's. But she didn't take her job too seriously, declaring in 1953: "I'd rather have a baby than a mink coat."
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Friday, August 19, 2011
Giveaway Day!
Leave a comment telling me your plans for the weekend and you will participate in the giveaway of "The Elephant" print on canvas.
This piece is printed on canvas fabric, and stretched over a strong anti-warping stretcher (wooden frame)
The canvas measures 14"x 11" x 1" inches and it's printed on the sides. Ready to hang ;)
You have 3 days to participate in this giveaway. I'll randomly pick the lucky winner on Monday August 22.
Have fun!!!
Happy Friday :)
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WOOO HOO!! What an awesome giveaway!!!
My plans for the weekend are as follows:
*Wake up wickedly early to trek to the Spiral Path Farms to participate in Open Farm day tomorrow morning.
*Go home, wash the dirt off and trek to NJ for a bachelorette party for Wedding 2 of 3 I am in this fall.
*Help assemble decor for bridal shower 3 of 3 I am in this fall.
*Trek back to PA.
*chill with dogs.
Keeping fingers crossed I win!! :)
- August 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM
oh I'm going to put away the sewing machine and enjoy the sunshine with the kids! Hope you have a wonderful weekend too :D xxx
- August 19, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Ooh La La, Nice! Thank you for doing this. In the weekend, I have to go to the beach - haven't done that in a while.
Have a fantastic weekend!
- August 19, 2011 at 9:29 AM
I am working sat and then heading to the airport...meeting my hubby and friends at Lake of the Ozarks!!
- August 19, 2011 at 9:30 AM
- Jill said...
yay! so excited about this! I'm a big fan of your work! my plans for this weekend: send the 2 older boys + the hubs off to camp with boyscouts, then the 4 yr old and I will join them for dinner/campfire, then come home +sleep in my own bed! Got 4 custom order art pieces to work on too!
- August 19, 2011 at 9:31 AM
- Melissa I. said...
Good morning! Great giveaway!
This weekend my plans include:
Cleaning house
A trip to Costco
A trip to the park to get in a good walk
Sunday School and Worship Service
Just spending time with my husband and my girls (pets).
- August 19, 2011 at 9:32 AM
- Nina said...
Ooh fun stuff. :) This weekend is looking pretty busy!!
- Friend's soccer game Saturday afternoon
- Dinner and shopping with a girlfriend Sat night
- Watertubing adventure ... going to float down a river with a cooler of drinks!
- Hopefully find time to clean my diastrous apartment, take my dog out to play, and PAINT.
Not a bad line up ... ps, I am in love with the new line of duvets with your designs. BEAUTIFUL. I must save up for one.
Hope you have a fun weekend too!!
- August 19, 2011 at 9:32 AM
- misslarissabree said...
oh that is my favourite print!
plans this weekend is to do some shopping and go on a little day trip this weekend !
- August 19, 2011 at 9:46 AM
- lauGh said...
Hello! i'm sorry but my english is so bad, because i'm from Menorca, Spain ;)
My plans for this wekeend are:
- Participate with the "protective of animals" tomorrow, with a party and many people who help them.
- Give a gift to my sister, because she's pregnant :D.
- Go to the beach with my sister.
- Have a dinner with friends and go party.
- On Monday: have a family day, beach, and working on handcraft gift for my cousin . :)
I hope that you can understand my english hahaha :P
Have a nice wekeend too!! kisses ;) Congratulations for your work! i love it! :)i
- August 19, 2011 at 9:55 AM
- Shari said...
What a great giveaway. I love your art!
I plan on spending the weekend making a small quilt from some beautiful french fabrics that I bought a couple years ago!
- August 19, 2011 at 9:56 AM
- AshleyRae said...
I LOVE this painting btw! This weekend, I am going to take a field trip to this HUGE antique/flea market (22,000 square feet of fun!) and then I have a big crab feast Saturday night, and relaxing and enjoying my found treasures on Sunday. Happy Friday!
- August 19, 2011 at 10:05 AM
- Škorčica said...
Beautiful giveaway!
Because the previous weekend was so rich with roaming around, sightseeing and good food I (think) this one will be much more in "doing nothing" style. :)
Maybe just reading a book?
Thanks for the opportunity.
Wish you lovely weekend, Valentina! :)
- August 19, 2011 at 10:05 AM
- RangerGirlfriend said...
This is great - I LOVE this print! I also love that you are doing prints on canvas. Do you think you'll be adding more canvas prints to your shop?
This weekend I'm heading to my cousin's bridal shower and I am SO excited to see all my family :)
After that, unfortunately, I have to go clean/bleach my whole basement apartment in downtown DC which was under about an inch of sewer water this week :/ Ew.
I hope you have cleaner plans and have an amazing weekend!
- August 19, 2011 at 10:31 AM
My husband is having to work this weekend but not before we have taken the kids swimming. It will be the first time in the pool for my daughter Aysha, she is just 3 months and quite a water baby if her bath times are anything to go by, so looking forward to it.
- August 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM
- Dzynmkr said...
My fiance is working all weekend and my youngest daughter is going to her granny's house...so my plans are to take my mom shopping for a belated birthday (Aug. 15) gift. I prefer she pick out what she likes (and we get quality time together!). Then, I plan to make some more mail art packages for my lovely friends.
- August 19, 2011 at 11:25 AM
- Mellisa said...
I love this print and know exactly where I would put it! I'm moving in to my very own office next week (I've been sharing space for the last 4 years) and it would bring such cheer to my patients!
My husband's birthday was this week so the weekend will involve going out to our favorite restaurant for a birthday lunch...other than that, fairly low key.
- August 19, 2011 at 11:51 AM
working a local craft show on Saturday and friends coming in to town...a great weekend ahead!
- August 19, 2011 at 12:06 PM
- Georges Hattab said...
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- August 19, 2011 at 12:10 PM
I am going to cocoon in an attempt to get over a 'nasty' summer cold. Aren't they the worst?
Love your work.
I am the world's most unlucky person, so the fact that I entered will boost everyone elses chances.
- August 19, 2011 at 12:12 PM
- Lise said...
After a long week of being sick with a nasty cold I'm hoping to get outside and enjoy a little sunshine. I think a trip to the beach will do the trick.
I love your artwork and this elephant, thanks for the opportunity to win it!
P.S. My birthday is on Wednesday and this would be the perfect present :)
- August 19, 2011 at 12:24 PM
- Free Bird Mixed Media Art said...
Hi Valentina.
I came across your work through Kal Barteski's website. I am in love with your style and it feels to me that your honest nature has created a sense that I've known you forever. You definitely inspire me, so thank you for that.
This weekend:
My husband comes home tonight (he works away all week) and I can not wait to see him. We are taking our sweet daughter camping at a local lake where we will fish, boat, paddle, swim and enjoy each other in the last glory days before school starts. Then on Sunday we will return home to prepare my sweetheart to go off to work yet again. It will be fast, but full of fun and memories and love.
Hope your weekend is full of happy too.
Dalyce @ Free Bird Mixed Media ART.
- August 19, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Your work is BEAUTIFUL, so what a wonderful giveaway!
My uncles are in town this weekend so hopefully we'll get some good family time in!
- August 19, 2011 at 12:33 PM
- moxiemandie said...
I'm hoping to be SUPER productive in making/filling orders for my shop this evening, and then hopefully spending some fun, quality time with my hubby!
- August 19, 2011 at 12:35 PM
- Matthew Cook said...
I'm taking a road trip to my local university. The classics museum there is opening for the school year this saturday and I'm going to practice drawing some of the plaster casts of classical statues they have on display.
- Matthew
- August 19, 2011 at 12:38 PM
- Lorrie said...
I am, in no particular order:
1. Painting
2. Cleaning
3. Some web design
4. Shopping.
5. Going to West Dean Gardens to take pictures.
6. Having a curry.
Have a fab one.
- August 19, 2011 at 12:39 PM
- Angie said...
I so love your work!
This is the first of 10 days I have off from work... 10 days of staycation!!! My plans include:
* Sleep as much as I want
* Prepare and eat healthy food everyday
* Spend plenty of time outside and take a nice long walk everyday
* Make some pastepapers
* Workup a new series of books
* Post all my current books to Etsy.
Mostly I need to refresh my body and brain.
Thanks for all you share here.
- August 19, 2011 at 12:50 PM
- Dyche Designs said...
I am going in for surgery on Monday and am terrified of hospitals so this weekend I'll be doing everything I can to distract myself. I'm hoping to finish some art projects I have on the go (a couple of textured art journals, one large canvas and a hanging heart ornament). Have a great weekend.
Beautiful, generous giveway.
- August 19, 2011 at 2:41 PM
- Tyggereye said...
Oh my! What a great giveaway! Lets see tonight is kids sleepover at my house, tomorrow we're going to Fl house that used to be home to Thomas Edison during the winter.
Its in Ft. Myers. Then Sunday is gear up for school starting on Tuesday. :) Hope you have a good weekened.
- August 19, 2011 at 2:55 PM
- Nicole said...
Best giveaway! This is the canvas that I wanted to order from urban outfitters but they can't ship it anywhere in canada :( .
This weekend my best friend is coming back into town , she moved away about 3 weeks and I'm super excited!!!! The reason she's coming down is because it's out other best friends birthday this saturday so we are going to go camping and go to some water slides ! Gonna be a super awesome weekend hanging out and partying with all my closest friends!
Have a great weekend !
- August 19, 2011 at 3:26 PM
- rupr said...
This weekend is special for me and my darling. We are going to get first degree of reiki.
Wa are not too much NewAge or ezoteric, we just want to try that.
- August 19, 2011 at 4:01 PM
- wombat said...
Hello Valentina,
This weekend I will:
* make art
* drive to Refugio beach for a campout!
* walk down the beach, combing for awesome rocks and shells
* tell my life story to a new friend
* snuggle with my beau and our pets :)
- August 19, 2011 at 4:13 PM
- amy said...
This is such a wonderful giveaway!
My weekend....
Sleeping in late tomorrow
Dinner with friends
Sunday will be having brunch with a friend and then maybe see a film and catching up on some reading!
Hope that you have a good weekend yourself!
- August 19, 2011 at 4:56 PM
- Karen Blados said...
Ooooh, I love this guy!
My plans? Anything the Punks want since they only have four more days of summer vacation.
- August 19, 2011 at 5:11 PM
- Colleen said...
I'm an 8th grade teacher just finished with my first week back at school, so I'm relaxing Friday night and then working ALL weekend long!
(but glad to be back - love teaching those kiddos)
- August 19, 2011 at 6:28 PM
- TK said...
Valentina, I have been really drawn to your work since I first came across two days ago on the "Uncommon" website. I love elephants and one of my favorite pieces is the Ganesh you painted – he is the elephant headed Hindu Deity who in India is believed to be, "Vignaharta – the remover of obstacles". He also has more than a hundred names! So the next time you are in trouble, like you were with your thumb, offer it to him and you might get magic!
This weekend is a time for me to heal and seek peace as I have a difficult week coming up.
- August 19, 2011 at 7:26 PM
work, work, work
- August 19, 2011 at 8:08 PM
- Mia said...
I am going to spend the weekend with my kids. We have soccer practice and lots of laundry to keep us busy. I was so excited for them to get back to school, but after only one week I miss them already. Lots of snuggles on the agenda.
- August 19, 2011 at 11:37 PM
- Melinda said...
I'm spending Saturday ferrying my girls to and from dance classes, and working on felted owls for a birthday party surprise for one very special almost 6 year old. Sunday is church and trying to relax a bit before the next school week begins.
- August 19, 2011 at 11:40 PM
Wasn't my plan... but we are all sick [Husband, twins and me] so we have to stay home...definitely I need that Good Luck Elephant in my house!!!
- August 19, 2011 at 11:49 PM
- Rosie Brown said...
Valentina, you have such a unique, adorable style and lots of us look up to the way you are marketing yourself. Fantastic!
If the winner is the person with the most fun, interesting weekend, then I guess I already lost, but here is what I am doing:
1. Bring my husband back after dropping off the car for an oil change.
2. Weekly shopping at Publix.
3. A little picking up.
4. Finish up my watercolor entry for the Miami Watercolor Society Fall Exhibit.
5. Call Sunday night and find out if I am picked for jury duty starting Monday.....yuck!
Hope your weekend is better,
- August 19, 2011 at 11:54 PM
- Hello, I'm Emily Clare. said...
what a fun giveaway! i'm headed to long beach to help my mom move into her classroom - the school year is starting already! then i'm driving my husband up to santa barbara so he can buy a motorcycle. yikes! :-P
- August 20, 2011 at 12:41 AM
- Carrisa said...
I'm going to make peach jam for the first time. yay!
- August 20, 2011 at 1:18 AM
What a wonderful giveaway!
This weekend, I am moving in to a college dorm for the very first time. In other words, I get to figure out where my room, classes, food, and new friends are. I'm super nervous, but very happy to be in Boulder Colorado. ;)
- August 20, 2011 at 10:07 AM
- VO said...
I'm dreaming of a tropical getaway where there are giant flowers and elephants. But when I stop daydreaming I realize I need to do housework. :-)
- August 20, 2011 at 5:02 PM
- Victoria Bolton said...
I'm packing to go to the CREATE retreat outside of Chicago. It will be slightly less inspiring than your blog.
YOU should be teaching at Create! Thank you for this nice giveaway!
- August 21, 2011 at 12:07 PM
- e said...
since my mother-in-law is in town to watch the baby, i will be going on a date with husband!
p.s. what an awesome giveaway!
- August 21, 2011 at 1:13 PM
- Safari Stylista said...
My plans for this weekend are quite simple. I am soaking up the FL sun :) especially because there is a tropical storm that may be approaching. I am a big fan of your work, Valentina!
- August 21, 2011 at 1:18 PM
- tanja said...
my plans for the weekend? i´m going to pack my stuff for my holidays, which i´ll spend in berlin and hamburg <3
- August 21, 2011 at 1:56 PM
- Liviane said...
OMG How cool! I am visiting with my mom-in-law and settling into our new house. I just bought frames yesterday for your birds that I bought a while back. I'll be putting them up! Yay - finally! A home worthy of them! :)
- August 21, 2011 at 1:57 PM
- Kelsievw said...
I have worked all weekend! Babysat five kids Friday night, ages 6, 10, 10, 11, and 12. Then Saturdays I nanny for a 4 year old little girl. And today I got up nice and early to head to the church where I work in the preschool! I'll be headed back for night service in a few hours.
- August 21, 2011 at 2:07 PM
- Rabbit in the Rain said...
It's Sunday night, here's what we did: made homemade bread, lemon squares, and yeast rolls, swimming, sleeping, discovered the toad in our sandbox had babies, played with friends, painted, watched a movie, more sleeping, smooches with yummy hubby, snuggles with little one, coordinated an upcoming potluck, went to a star gazing party out on a nature trail, Saturday night bookstore, and had one delicious nap! Hope your weekend was lovely.
- August 21, 2011 at 9:09 PM
- HollyM said...
I love your art work! I did most of what I planned-- swam at he beach, went golfing and biking. It was too nice out to spend much time in my sewing studio.
- August 21, 2011 at 9:19 PM
just discovered your artwork! i'm following you now - incredible -
this weekend i was in a fall mood, so i added some autumn to the house & pretended it's not 90 too much outside
- August 21, 2011 at 9:34 PM
- Rae said...
My weekend plans were to get some much needed rest with the hubs and survive the heat! I would love love to win!! Rae
- August 22, 2011 at 2:56 AM
- danielle @ take heart said...
i hope you haven't already closed this because i reallllly need this :) our weekend was filled with house projects. xoxo friend.
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For some of you it can be considered insulting, but I do not want to insult anyone and only write it for fun. I've heard it from an EO Deacon, who heard it from a RC Priest. As it's summer Holy Trinity gathers to discuss where to spend holidays.- Let's go to the Egypt. - proposed God the Son - there are plenty of beautiful pyramids. I remember I enjoyed them when I was there as a Child.- No way! - said God the Father - there is boiling hot. I'm old and bearded and it will be to hard for Me to stand it. Let's go to Palestine.- I disagree. - said God the Son - It brings back bad memories for me. What about Rome? It's very popular now.- Yes! Yes! - shouted God the Holy Spirit in a figure of a Dove, flapping It's wings with enthusiasm - I've not been there since 11th century!
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(antiochian.org) - The Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) has posted an interview with His Grace Bishop Basil, Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America, discussing the topic of the fourth annual meeting of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America scheduled for September 17–19 in Chicago, IL. Bishop Basil is the Secretary of the Assembly and is deeply involved in planning the upcoming meeting.
In the interview, His Grace explains the significance of this particular meeting, which will address the following issues:
- How to affirm and realize the Assembly's vision
- Crafting proposals for canonical restructuring for the church in America
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Bee Venom: the Natural Botox Alternative?
A swarm of new products are hailing bee venom as a topical, natural alternative to Botox. Elizabeth Holmes breaks down the trend on Lunch Break. Photo: AP Images.
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead has joined those expressing disappointment that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has extended for a third time a public comment period on a report on groundwater pollution in a Wyoming gas field rather than moving toward wrapping up the study.
The comment period was supposed to end Tuesday. Last week, the EPA announced it would be extended to Sept. 30. That could postpone independent experts' formal review of the December, 2011, report by another eight months or more.
"Wyoming did not ask for this delay nor do we want it. This does not move us toward resolving the concerns of the landowners in the area," Mead said in a statement released Wednesday.
The report on the EPA's findings in the Pavillion area marked the first time the federal agency blamed hydraulic fracturing for a specific case of groundwater pollution. Fracking involves pumping water, sand and chemicals into oil and gas wells to fracture open rock formations and increase the flow of oil and gas.
The report widened the gap between environmentalists who characterize fracking as a threat to clean groundwater and petroleum industry officials who insist fracking is safe. Both sides agree on one thing: The comment period extension is unnecessary.
Doug Hock, spokesman for Calgary-based Encana, which owns the gas field in the Pavillion area in west-central Wyoming, said by email: "There's no credible reason for further delay."
Those with polluted well water "continue to suffer the effects of living in a contaminated environment" while peer review is delayed, John Fenton, chairman of the group Pavillion Area Concerned Citizens, said in a release last week.
Contacted by email Wednesday, EPA Region 8 spokesman Rich Mylott would not respond to the governor's remarks. He also did not answer a question about the EPA's plans for peer review of the report.
He reiterated part of a prepared statement the EPA released to reporters who asked about the extension.
"The Agency will take into account new data, further stakeholder input, and public comment as it continues to review the status of the Pavillion investigation and considers options for moving forward," Mylott wrote, adding that he had no more information to provide.
The comment period began on Dec. 14, 2011, and was extended twice last year.
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CHICAGO – A severance package for the former chief executive of Chicago's Metra commuter rail agency includes two pay raises – a revelation that is further rankling state lawmakers and others already criticizing the deal as a waste of taxpayer money.
The buyout for Alex Clifford, who had just eight months left on his contract, could hit $750,000 over more than two years, a local news outlet reported Tuesday. It includes two salary increases totaling 6 percent, meaning Clifford stands to earn an annual salary of more than $284,000 toward the end of the 26 months covered by the deal.
"It's tantamount to lunacy," said state Rep. Jack Franks, a Marengo Democrat who is among those calling for a legislative hearing to investigate the deal.
Clifford resigned June 21 after months of secret negotiations with Metra Board members who are barred by a confidentiality clause from revealing details of the talks. Little has been said about why Clifford was pressured to go.
The former executive with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority was hired as Metra's CEO in February 2011 to push through changes after his predecessor was accused of defrauding the agency.
Metra Chairman Brad O'Halloran has said only that Clifford was departing because of a "difference in opinion" on the direction of the rail network. O'Halloran said the size of the "generous" payout was partly because Clifford had to uproot his family from California to take the job.
Franks and other lawmakers want to know why the Metra Board did not just buy Clifford out of what was left of his contract, which would have run out in February, or just allow him to stay on for those eight months while searching for a replacement.
The two pay increases to take effect in January 2014 and January 2015 are 3 percent each, like the annual performance-based raises he was eligible for under the terms of his hiring contract.
For the last 12 months of Clifford's severance deal, Metra will pay only difference between what he earns in any lower paying job he might take and the $284,196 Metra salary.
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The app works by changing around the image in a way that the way you have to move your fingers is different each time. I.e. it turns, distorts, moves and mirrors the image in different ways. This way the smears get mixed up and it's pretty much impossible for someone who sees your hand movements to guess your login. Of course, it may also require a bit more brain power on your side.
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Endocrinology Physician - Danville, PA
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Necrotizing vasculitis is a rare condition that involves inflammation of the blood vessel walls.
Alternative Names
Vasculitis – necrotizing
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Necrotizing vasculitis is common with:
Polyarteritis nodosa
Rheumatoid arthritis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis(formerly called Wegener's granulomatosis)
It is very rare in children.
The cause of the inflammation is unknown. It is likely related to
Necrotizing vasculitis may affect any blood vessel in the body. Therefore, it can cause problems with the skin or any of the body's organs.
Fever, chills, fatigue, arthritis, or weight loss may be the only symptoms at first. However, symptoms may be in almost any part of the body.
- Abnormal skin tissue (lesions)
Papules(small, solid, and raised lesions)
- Red or purple colored
- Located on the legs, hands, or other parts of the body
Fingers that change color(blue fingers or toes)
- Tissue death due to lack of oxygen
- Pain or tenderness in the area
- Skin redness
- Sores (ulcers) that do not heal
Muscles and joints:
Joint pain
- Leg pain
- Muscle contractions
Wasting away of muscles
Brain and nervous system:
- Pain,
numbness, tingling in an arm, leg, or other body area
- Weakness of an arm, leg, or other body area
- Pupils that are different sizes
- Eyelid drooping
- Swallowing difficulty
- Speech impairment
- Movement difficulty
Lungs and respiratory tract:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Sinus and congestion pain
Other symptoms include:
Abdominal pain Blood in the urineor stools
- Painful menstruation
- Hoarseness or changing voice
- Symptoms related to damage of the arteries that supply the heart (coronary arteries)
Signs and tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam. A nervous system (neurological) examination may show signs of nerve damage.
Tests that may be done include:
Biopsyof the muscle, organ, tissue, or nerve biopsy Chest x-ray
- C-reactive protein test
Sedimentation rate Urinalysis Hepatitisblood test
- Blood test for antibodies against neutrophils (ANCA antibodies) or nuclear antigens (ANA)
Corticosteroids are given in most cases. The dose will depend on how bad the condition is.
Other drugs that suppress the immune system may reduce inflammation of the blood vessels.
For severe disease, cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) is usually given. A new medicine, rituximab, (Rituxan) may be used instead of Cytoxan.
Related conditions include:
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Kawasaki disease
Polyarteritis nodosa
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Expectations (prognosis)
The outcome depends on the location of the vasculitis and the severity of tissue damage.
- Permanent damage to the structure or function of the affected area
Secondary infectionsof necrotic tissues
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of necrotizing vasculitis.
Emergency symptoms include:
Changes in pupil size
Loss of function of an arm, leg, or other body part
Speech problems
Swallowing difficulty
There is no known way to prevent this disorder.


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Hasbro, Inc. has premiered an exclusive My Little Pony retail program at Target. The program includes an out-of-aisle premium space in the toy department devoted to My Little Pony merchandise, inspired by the magical world of Canterlot from the television series My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, which airs on The Hub. The new program debuted this week.
My Little Pony-branded products featured in the Canterlot section at Target include bedding, costumes, books, T-shirts, arts and crafts, activity sets, and exclusive toys, primarily focused on the ponies Princess Celestia, her sister Princess Luna, and Twilight Sparkle.


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The Comprehensive Stroke Program at UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin is dedicated to the philosophy that the impact of stroke can be minimized by a combination of aggressive prevention, rapid and intensive acute stroke management and a positive attitude toward rehabilitation.
The Joint Commission has recognized University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. UW Hospital and Clinics also has been designated as one of the top 100 stroke hospitals in America by an independent national health care assessment organization.


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Ah, September, the month that brings us back-to-school and marks the end of summer. With it also comes a brand new BlackBerry® Fan of the Month (FOTM). As the seasons change, you can be sure that this particular FOTM will be there to capture every moment. He's an avid photographer and has started a blog dedicated to highlighting all the great pictures he takes on his BlackBerry® smartphones and BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet.
As a FOTM, he's also no stranger to #TeamBlackBerry, often providing help, tips and tricks to the community online. Have you ever wondered how to make the most of the camera on your BlackBerry device? Chances are this FOTM has a tip that will take your photos to the next level. And with that, it is my pleasure to introduce you to our September FOTM, Jon (@nerdologist_jon). You'll read below that he's definitely got some tenure on the team and he's eager to share what he's learned over the years with you. Check it out in his interview:
1. How many years have you been on Team BlackBerry?
Seven years and counting.
2. What inspired you to purchase your first BlackBerry smartphone?
My wife at the time wanted a BlackBerry device because her favorite pop star had one. I inherited it shortly after and have been hooked ever since.
3. How many BlackBerry devices have you had in total? Could you list them all out for us?
BlackBerry® 7100t
BlackBerry® 7105
BlackBerry® 8700
BlackBerry® 7230
BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8100 (Black/Red/White)
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8320 (Gold/Titanium)
BlackBerry® 8800
BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8120 (Titanium)
BlackBerry® Pearl™ Flip 8220
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520
BlackBerry® Bold™ 9700
BlackBerry® Storm™ 9500
BlackBerry® Curve™ 9300
BlackBerry® Bold™ 9780
BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800
I'm currently using:
BlackBerry® Curve™ 9360
BlackBerry® Torch™ 9810
BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900
BlackBerry® PlayBook™ (16GB and a 64GB)
So over 20 of them! I might be missing one or two.
4. Which of your current devices do you use most?
I mainly use the BlackBerry Bold 9900, but it depends on my mood. I use my BlackBerry Torch 9810 for pictures, apps and games. I use the Switch Device Wizard to go back and forth.
My 64GB BlackBerry PlayBook tablet has my entire music library on it. I mainly use my 16GB BlackBerry PlayBook for the Pacemaker® app and some of the other DJ apps. I also use it as my test device. My whole family is now a BlackBerry PlayBook family. My son has one, my brother has one and I have two.
5. Which BlackBerry smartphone and BlackBerry PlayBook tablet applications do you use most?
I have over 50 BlackBerry smartphone apps and well over 200 PlayBook apps. My favorite apps vary a lot because I live off my BlackBerry device and my BlackBerry PlayBook. I honestly don't know where I would be without them. They go everywhere I go. If I had to try and narrow it down to a few, this is how it would pan out:
BlackBerry handheld: BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM™), Twitter® for BlackBerry, Camera and Foursquare.
BlackBerry PlayBook: Camera, Pacemaker, Corkboard, Blaq and all my games (I can't pick one).
6. How many BBM contacts do you have?
Last count, I think I was at 120.
7. How do you keep track of them all?
Sometimes I don't! Sometimes it's hard to manage them all, but I break them up in groups. The most important people go in my "elite" group.
8. What is your favorite BBM emoticon?
:]xx Feeling Beat Up. It's just hilarious. I like to randomly add it to my status or send it to people.
9. Tell us about the best BBM you've ever received. What did it say and who was it from?
That's a hard one especially since I'm trying to think about all the awesome BBMs I've received over seven years. I think it would be from my buddy Mac when he told me he wanted me to write for his blog PocketBerry and when he told me that I was going on assignment to BlackBerry® World™. Every time he messages me about going to an event, I'm super stoked.
10. If you could BBM your BlackBerry, what would you say? What would your BlackBerry BBM you in response?
Me: What are we going to do today?
BlackBerry: Take over the world!
In a small way, I want to catch the world by storm. I want people to know my name, not in a cocky way, but I want to do something where people say "wow, he's really doing something different." That's why I started my photoblog. How many people use their mobile phone to take really cool pictures? This is me taking a passion of mine, and using available technology in an innovative way.
11. You're an awesome BlackBerry photographer and we LOVE that you're always sharing your amazing BlackBerry photos on Tumblr® and Twitter®! How long have you been taking pictures with your BlackBerry devices?
Thanks! Ever since the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 came out. I started taking pictures with my BlackBerry and as time went on it became more of a therapy. A way to relax!
12. Do you have an all-time favorite BlackBerry photo? We'd love to see it!
To be honest, it is really hard to choose just one, that's why I started http://nerdologist.tumblr.com. I now have the ability to share all my favorite pictures. But If I had to choose just one, I would have to say the picture that you guys used for Five Pic Friday on the Inside BlackBerry Blog. It's my favorite because that picture was an "accident." I was chasing my son around the beach and had my phone in hand and while running I heard it snap. That's what was produced. It was so cool. It goes to show there are no such things as accidents — everything happens for a reason, and sometimes out of that "accident" something awesome is developed.
13. Do you ever use any photography apps? If so, which ones do you like most?
Yes, I sure do! I use LensBoost, Pencil Camera, and PicStory on my 9900. On my BlackBerry PlayBook I use InstaPhoto, Pencil Camera and Tilt Shift. However, all the pictures I post on my photo blog are all-natural and raw -– no filters, no nothing.
14. Do you have any BlackBerry photography tips to share with Team BlackBerry?
Yes, of course.
1) Don't be afraid to play with the scene modes on your camera — don't just leave it on auto. If you're at a concert, you'll want to go with a party scene or a night scene to enhance and brighten up the photo even more.
2) Take multiple pictures with different scene modes. That way you learn how each setting works and what is the best setting for what you are trying to capture. Here's an example: This was a picture I took at night. I tried both pictures with no flash, limited lighting. I tried one under night scene and one under action. You can clearly see the difference between the photos.
3) Megapixels mean how big a picture is in terms of resolution. Pictures are only as good as you take them.
4) Take pictures the way you see the world. That way you can tell your story through your pictures. Like this picture — it looks like you are seeing the world from my eyes and I'm peering around the corner.
5) You don't always have to take a picture of something straight on. Capture a picture from different angles. Take as many pictures as you can and you'll have a lot to choose from.
6) Most importantly, have fun!
15. According to your Twitter profile, you spend an inordinate amount of time on unpopular obscure activities. You've sparked our curiosity, tell us more!
I'm a huge nerd and to me, that's the definition of a nerd. I've always been and will always be a nerd. Throughout high school I received letters just like the jocks did, but my letters were all for academics (that's a bit obscure; usually you wear letterman jackets because you were on the varsity football team or basketball team, not because you were a nerd). What I do may not always be the most popular or coolest thing and may be different, but it's what I do. I just do my own thing. That's just me. I dance to the beat of my own drum.
16. Who are your #TeamBlackBerry BFFs? Feel free to give them a special shout-out here!
I think this is the hardest answer so far… there are so many people out there that are #TeamBlackBerry that are important to me.
Of course, all the people at RIM® that I have met at many events!
Mac at Pocketberry.com
All of the press contacts I met from all over the world
All the BlackBerry Devs
All the people I met at BlackBerry World
#Team "We're talking about practice!"
Tom my BBM surfing buddy
All my BBM contacts!
Too many people. They know who they all are!
17. Do you have a favorite BlackBerry memory? Please share!
I have many memories. One of them was when I met former CO-CEO Jim Balsillie at BlackBerry World 2011 while the Goo Goo Dolls were playing. Another was standing next to CEO Thorsten Heins and enjoying the sounds of The Martinez Brothers at BlackBerry World 2012. I didn't even realize it was him until a couple seconds later! If I were to tell you all my favorite memories we would be here for days.
18. Last but not least, are you prepared to handle the fame that comes with being our Fan of the Month?
You bet I am!
Be sure to check out the other awesome past members of the BlackBerry Fan of the Month club, in case you missed 'em:
January – Brian (@newshutr)
February – Ivan (@IvanSHarris)
March – Jane (@photosfromabb)
April – Josh (@BBbrodyBB)
May – Mark (@AllAboutMyBB)
June – JT (@AgentBlackBerry)
July – Kimberly (@kmcooley)
August – Mike (@flash0p)
Keep sharing your FOTM suggestions with us, either by leaving a comment below, tweeting to us @BlackBerry on Twitter, or posting on our Facebook page. Stay tuned – our October FOTM could be YOU!


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A year ago, it would have been impossible to predict that The Miz and Mexican lucha star Dos Caras Jr. (Alberto Del Rio) would be competing in the two world title matches at WrestleMania.
For sure, the involvement of the two relatively fresh faces in the top matches at WrestleMania XXVII is a testament to the youth movement that has been in full swing in WWE for more than a year now.
And a quick glimpse at the history of the wrestlers who have competed in WrestleMania shows how unique it is to feature two such relative newcomers:
. Del Rio has worked his way to a WrestleMania world title match after only seven months as a member of WWE's main roster. You'd have to go back 18 years to find another wrestler who headlined WrestleMania less than a year into a televised WWE run. Yokozuna won—and lost—the WWE title in the main event of WrestleMania IX in 1993 after debuting on television five months earlier.
. The Miz headlines WrestleMania in his fifth year as a member of WWE's main roster. The last wrestler with five years WWE experience or less to compete in a WrestleMania world title match: Batista, who six years ago participated in the main event of WrestleMania 21 in his third year on WWE television.
. This will not only be Del Rio's first WrestleMania world title match, but his first WrestleMania match altogether. The last person to make his WrestleMania debut in a world title match: Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XIX in 2003.
. There have been 27 slots for participants in world title matches in WrestleMania since 2005. Those slots have been filled by just 13 men.
. From WrestleMania I to WrestleMania X, all world title matches included at least one first-time WrestleMania headliner. The first WrestleMania to feature exclusively repeat Mania headliners was XII, when Bret Hart, who headlined Manias IX and X, took on Shawn Michaels, who headlined WrestlerMania XI.
. Since 2009, WrestleMania's world title matches have only involved wrestlers who participated in past WrestleMania world title matches. (John Cena, Triple-H, Randy Orton, The Big Show, Batista, Chris Jericho and Edge)
. The Miz and Alberto Del Rio are both competing in their first WrestleMania world title matches. The last first-time WrestleMania world title match participant was Edge, who headlined WrestleMania XXIV against the Undertaker, a decade after debuting in 1998.
. The last WrestleMania world title match to feature exclusively first-time headliners was John Cena vs. John Bradshaw Layfield at WrestleMania 21.
. If The Miz vs. John Cena closes out WrestleMania XXVII, The Miz, who defended the tag team championship in last year's Mania opener, will be only the second person in history to compete in the first match at WrestleMania one year, and the last match at WrestleMania the next. The only other wrestler with that distinction is Chris Jericho, who wrestled William Regal in the opening match of WrestleMania X-Seven in 2001, and wrestled Triple-H in the final match of WrestleMania X-8.
. This will be John Cena's seventh consecutive WrestleMania world title match—a record. He also moves ahead of Hulk Hogan in total WrestleMania world title matches. Hogan had six. Triple-H holds the record for the most WrestleMania world title matches, with eight.
-Al Castle
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Senior Writer
Monday, February 21, 2011
WrestleMania's Main Events Needed Freshening Up, And Here's Proof
2 comments:
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated said...
Great stuff, Al!
You are to pro wrestling what the Elias Sports Bureau is to MLB.
Stu Saks
- February 23, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Keep up the AWESOME work, AL. ALso, keep blogs coming.
- March 1, 2011 at 6:39 PM
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Retailers Starting Black Friday on Thanksgiving Day: Good or Bad [POLL]
The day after Thanksgiving, aka Black Friday, is the biggest shopping day of the year. Stores put out their lowest prices and best deals of the year and millions of people everywhere sit out until midnight just to get these deals. Well, this year retailers are starting Black Friday early this year, and a lot of people aren't too sure about it.
The thought of stores starting their Black Friday hours even earlier is getting mixed reviews. Some people are excited that they don't have to be up in the wee hours of the morning to get the best deals. However, a lot of people aren't happy because Thanksgiving is a holiday to spend with friends and family, and that the retailers opening on Thanksgiving aren't taking that into thought. Employees of these companies have started an online petition to stop the stores from forcing them to work on a holiday. Here's a look at some retail store's Thanksgiving hours:
Target. The discounter said Monday that doors will open earlier than ever at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Walmart. Walmart announced that its Black Friday will start on Thursday at 8 p.m.
Sears. Consumers can start shopping at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving and keep on going until 10 p.m. the next day
Kmart. The discounter will be open from 6 a.m to 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving, with a break for dinner until 8 p.m. after which stores are open until 3 a.m. Stores re-open two hours later on Friday morning, and stay open until 11 p.m.
Staples. The office supplier will give shoppers until 5 a.m. to eat their desserts and rest before they shopping.
PetSmart. And pets won't be left out of the holiday excitement, either. Shop for your furry friends at PetSmart starting at 7 a.m on Friday.
JCPenney. JCPenney has announced that they plan to open their doors at 6 a.m. on Friday.


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Nov. 26, 2007
There is usually no place like home for the Lipscomb Bisons.
Monday night they played their first regular season home game, beating Samford 70-65 in overtime at Allen Arena. It was the second win for the Bisons this season in seven games.
It was the first overtime game for the Bisons this season and their first since Jan. 4, 2007 when they lost 75-72 to ETSU in Johnson City. The last overtime game in Allen Arena was a 97-85 win over Belmont Jan. 20, 2006.
"We love playing in Allen Arena," said Lipscomb coach Scott Sanderson. "But our success makes it difficult for us to play at home."
Freshman forward Brandon Brown completed his second double-double of the season tying with a team-high and season-high 17 points and a game-high and season high 16 rebounds. It was the fourth consecutive game that Brown has finished in double figures in rebounds. He had 10 points and 13 rebounds at Middle Tennessee State last week.
Brown finished on rebound away from tying the school's all-time single game record of 17 set by Cameron Robinson against Jackson State on Dec. 8, 2005 in Allen Arena. Brown is ranked second behind Robinson for a single-game rebound total in the NCAA era.
"My exact conversation with him under the goal in practice Sunday was that you play very good and I'm proud of you, but you can play better," said Sanderson. "He looked me in the eye and told me. `yes'. He stopped up against Samford and made big plays on both ends of the floor."
Brown has shown a willingness to not only listen to what he is being told, but to execute it as well.
"Brandon has great character," Sanderson said. "He wants to listen. He looks at you eyeball to eyeball. He wants to learn. That's what I like so much about him."
Sanderson admits that most of the reasons why Brown is such a solid rebounder can't be coached.
"He is very long," Sanderson said. "He has great anticipation skills. He has a great feel for where the ball is going to come off of the rim. He chases the ball down. A lot of his rebounds are away from the goal."
Senior forward Eddie Ard also finished with 17 points for the Bisons.
The game was a character check for the entire team. Sanderson stressed it is the type of game that a team can build on. The largest lead for Samford was five points at 12:29 of the first half. The biggest lead for the Bisons was eight in the overtime period.
The score was tied 10 times. There were 17 lead changes.
Samford's motion offense was challenge for the Bisons who played their strongest defense when the stakes were highest in the game.
"They are very hard to play against," Sanderson said. "They spread you out. They were making threes. They were back-dooring us. We had to guard the whole floor and that is difficult to do."
In the overtime period everything seemed to shift in the Bisons direction. They scored the first three points in overtime on a jumper by LaKory Daniels.
"We got three offensive rebounds in a row on our second possession and really wore them down," Sanderson said. "Samford had not shot the ball well this season, But they hit 11-of-25 3-point shots and hit 44 percent. We didn't anticipate that happening.
"I thought our press hurt them early in the game. We didn't get as much out of the press as we thought we would as far as scoring. But we forced them to turn the ball over a couple of times and that was very beneficial to us. We play solid on defense, but it was a hard game to play."
Sanderson also was impressed with the play of his reserves. Nicholas Hodge, Devon Seaford and Josh Slater all came in and hit big 3-point shots.
Joe Ross Merritt scored a game-high 20 points for Samford. Also in double figures for Samford were Trey Montgomery with 15 points, Travis Peterson with 12 and Curtis West with 11.
Samford slipped to 2-3 with the loss.
The Bisons are back at home Thursday night at 7 when McNeese State visits.


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