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In our previous issue, we noted that the first step in troubleshooting digital input modules is to verify the power source of each loop. If input power is missing, the causes can be such things as blown fuses, broken wiring, or broken connections.
Once you've fixed any power problems, you're ready to simulate input changes. Connect a DMM across the input (at the module). Then, actuate the field device and watch for the voltage to change. If it doesn't, you have a problem in the loop between the input module and the field device. It's probably a wiring issue. If the voltage changes, you've just verified the integrity of the loop between the input module and the field device. So where is the problem?
Check the module's power and logic indicators. They should change state as you vary that input.
- If they don't, the module isn't responding. This used to mean an automatic replacement, but it may be possible on your module to reboot and solve this problem.
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Friday, 17 January 2014
-Vintage polka dot blouse. Cropped sleeves, cotton, interesting collar, a bit boxy, on my frame anyway - I didn't want to buy anything for myself, but this is one of these items I've been looking after for years, the price was very decent, and I did sleep on it for a few nights. Claire, of Lola is Beauty, once wrote about only buying things you don't really need if you were really afraid someone else would go and buy the only one of it before you had your chance - a gut feeling, in a way. This stayed with me for a while, and worked really well until I just forgot about it in this last manic year. I don't get this gut feeling with much items, so it's something I can count on more often than not. Well, I had a 'moment' with this blouse, and no sinking feeling of regret after clicking 'purchase.' I mean, had I designed my ideal polka dot blouse, it would have looked exactly like that.
-Zoé G. Kocsis black romper and night shirt and shorts.
Miss Moss's post brought these to my attention, and both pieces respond to wishes I've had for quite some time. Plus, they're made here, in Montréal!! I like how the romper could be worn as overalls as well in the colder months, and I would definitely wear the night shirt as a day shirt. I've been meaning to replace a few second-hand little boys' shirts I've had for a few years, one because it shouldn't serve as anything but a rag at this point, and the other one, just because it's never suited me that well although I still wear it every week. I like my sleeves to be cropped, and my collars to be fluid, and it would be perfect both in winter and summer, tucked or untucked with rolled sleeves. The matching shorts would just be an awesome plus to be worn as actual pyjamas.
-Second-hand Bally boots.
I came across two pairs of these on Ebay in my size - I missed out on one, and the other that's still for sale is way too expensive and way too damaged for it to be worth it. I'll be patient, though, as they conform to my vision of the perfect flat ankle boots. I like pointy toes and almond toes on myself, and I like my boots to have some kind of detail on their vamp because of the proportions those create. If you ever find them in a 7 or 7.5 at a decent price/condition (although I don't mind repairable flaws) please let me know!
Just plain admiring from afar:
-Man in the Moon ring by Lux Divine.
Putting it in a moodboard was enough, I like it but don't need it on my finger, especially as I have really tiny fingers and that the ring would probably be wider than any of them.
To be fair, I'm still trying to figure out how to do this in a non- purchase inducing/coveting manner, as I'm truly conscious that by linking items I'm perpetuating something I'm trying to go against, and the same goes with my having a shop. For now, I think the best way to put things is: 'purchase carefully, and resist the possible temptation I'm laying before your eyes'... or something.
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gosh! I have three weeks away from the computer and you post the most amazing things! What a treat to come back to!ReplyDelete
As always, I am understanding of your desire to buy less and the ever continuing saga of trying to stay true to your style. I'm struggling. I've always really enjoyed the whole vintage style (like head to toe Vintage). But try as I might I can't seem to make it work. But when I find myself buying too many modern things I feel a little...I dunno...phony? I LOVE the whole 60's mods wearing pants look but have always struggled to put it together. I'm going to give up the hunt for a vintage pair (that fit of course!) and get some American Apparel pants that fit the bill...if only to put my on the right track after years or yearning to pull of a style but not having the right clothes! (and the consistently buying things that also don't go with it). It's a struggle here in Korea to stand out with that style, the whole 60's inspired, New Girl-esque look is SO huge over here. Argh, but then I'm so SO into the whole modern simplistic look too....blergh, I confuse myself...though maybe it's not that confusing!? simple 60's? Perhaps I should dress like a Beat poet? Sounds pretty cool. But anyway, I'm weary of spending too much money on clothes...we want to buy some property when we get back home! Which is way cooler than any pair of pants will ever be hoho life's little dilemmas!
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I know what you mean about feeling phony when buying too many modern things. When I started dressing in charity shops, I would make a point of wearing at least one second-hand piece just to break the 'I shop in exactly three new stores, guess which' style. Now, I would have to really force myself to wear an all-new outfit, haha! I think the nouvelle vague style might be a compromise between all of these styles? Vintage/modern without being too cutesy... No? As for American Apparel pants, I might not be able to discourage you... they're the only high street place that consistently makes pants that fit me, and I've become attached to two specific styles, so I've given up on other stores and just go and get a new pair when my old one gives up... But buying land is much more exciting than any pair of pants, very true!!
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#52 Four things you must do in a really tough job marketMonday, June 30th, 2008
GenY and GenX, listen up. This show is for you. Whether you are looking for work in a struggling economy, or trying to move up when others around you are being downsized, here are four essential things you must do to stand out, get ahead and stay ahead of the competition. My guest is Sean Harvey, a NYC-based career development consultant whose clients are 20 and 30-something professionals. Music includes "It's Your Lucky Day Now" by AJ and The Frozen Tundra Blues Band.


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Badges of Rank
A Scout advances from Tenderfoot to Eagle by attending and participating in troop activities, learning outdoor skills, demonstrating leadership, and living the ideals of Scouting. As he acquires new skills and assumes increasing leadership responsibilities, he earns a series of Progress Awards – Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle– with each award more challenging (and more rewarding) than the one before.
There are four basic steps of advancement that are common to each rank:
The Scout learns. A Scout learns by doing. As he learns, he grows in ability to do his part as a member of the patrol and the troop. As he develops knowledge and skill, he is asked to teach others, and in this way he begins to develop leadership.
The Scout is tested. Completion of each individual requirement for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class awards is documented in the Scout Handbook. A Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Committee member, or another member of the troop who is a Star Scout or above may sign for these requirements.
The Scout is reviewed. After a Scout has completed the requirements for a Progress Award and has been tested, he has a Scoutmaster's Conference and appears before a Board of Review.
Scoutmaster Conference: The Scoutmaster's Conference is an opportunity for the Scout to have a discussion with the Scoutmaster or an Assistant Scoutmaster. It gives the Scoutmaster a chance to learn more about each individual Scout, and gives the Scout a chance to discuss his views of the strengths and weaknesses of the troop's programs. The Scout's progress is reviewed and an agreement is made for his continuing growth. The Scout should personally contact the Advancement Chair when he is ready for a Scoutmaster's Conference. These are often conducted during troop advancement meetings.
Boards of Review: The final step for a Progress Award is to appear before a Board of Review. A Board of Review is made up of three to six members of the Troop Committee. This meeting has three purposes: To make sure that the work has been learned and completed. To see what kind of experience the scout is having in his patrol and troop. To encourage the Scout to advance to the next rank.
This review is not an examination — the Scout has learned his skills and has already been tested. He may be asked where he learned his skill, who taught him, and whether the experience has been valuable. These meetings should be scheduled at least one week in advance with the Advancement Chairperson, and will generally be conducted on the second Wednesday night of each month. The Scout must wear a Class A uniform when meeting with a Board of Review.
The Scout is recognized. After the Board of Review has certified a Scout's advancement, he will be recognized a troop meeting. The certificate for his new rank will be presented later at a formal Court of Honor.
Merit Badges
When a Scout is seeking a particular merit badge he should:
- Consult his Scout Handbook to familiarize himself with the requirements. Obtain and study the current issue of the Merit Badge Pamphlet, which may be borrowed from our Troop Library, purchased from Occoneechee Council Service Center in Raleigh or ordered from the Scout catalog (http://www.scoutstuff.org). Current merit badge requirements, information, resource sheets, and other documents are available at www.meritbadge.org. This site lists current requirements, the last revisions date, and the next revision date.
- See the Advancement Chair who keeps a current list of Approved Merit Badge Counselors. She/he will provide you with a Merit Badge Card which must be taken to your Counselor.
- Contact your counselor for guidance, review, and help. Merit badges require a minimum of three sessions. Parents are only allowed to serve as merit badge counselors for Home Repairs and Family Life badges.
- When the counselor thinks that you have qualified for the Merit Badge, he will sign your Merit Badge Card.
- Deliver the signed Card to the Advancement Chair. S/he will send a record of your badge to the Scout Council Headquarters in Raleigh and have it placed on file in your permanent Scout record.
- The Merit Badge will be awarded at the next Court of Honor.
Progress Records
Each Scout should keep a copy of his progress in his own Scout Handbook. The Handbook lists each step required for advancement and must be precisely followed to assure acceptance by the Scouting National Office. We recommend you keep careful notes of the dates you complete the requirements for each merit badge, the date the badges were awarded, and the dates of advancement. Keep the Scout's copy of the Blue Card. Many Scouts have found their personal records to be invaluable for verification when uncertainty arises in regard to their progress through Scouting ranks. Patrol Leaders who are First Class and Star Scouts and above may sign for requirements for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class.


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WASHINGTON — Sen. John F. Kerry pledged Thursday that as secretary of State he would de-emphasize the military role "thrust upon us" by Sept. 11, saying "we cannot afford a diplomacy that is defined by troops or drones or confrontation."
Appearing at his confirmation hearing before longtime colleagues on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the Massachusetts Democrat said it was time to spotlight America's international efforts to promote human rights, fight disease and lift the world's poor.
"We cannot allow the extraordinary good we do to save and change lives to be eclipsed entirely," said Kerry, a 28-year Senate veteran and his party's 2004 presidential nominee.
Kerry, a loyal ally and occasional diplomatic representative of the administration, was giving another signal that the White House intended to close the door on a decade of war, as President Obama said at his inauguration ceremony Monday. His comments veered from the administration script only in their implications about drones, which the White House has embraced as a low-cost counter-terrorism tool but which Kerry's statement cast in an unflattering light.


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I like Amelia because she is brave and generous. For example, there was a mean boy and she punched him. Amelia's sister reminds me of my friend Demi. Amelia's sister is mean and so is Demi.
I like this book because it is interesting to me. I think this book could be a true story because a girl could go to a space camp, and have a mean teacher.
I would recommend this book because of the pictures and the characters. I like the pictures because they are colorful and I like the characters because they are funny. One of the funniest parts is when she sticks french fries up her nose. I think people who like funny things and adventures would like this book.


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Mayor Chris Beutler today presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence for July to Firefighter/Paramedic Thien Dang. The monthly award recognizes City employees who consistently provide exemplary service and work that demonstrates personal commitment to the City. The award was presented at today's City Council meeting.
Dang, who has worked for Lincoln Fire and Rescue since 2009, was nominated in the categories of customer relations and valor for his role in response to a recent medical emergency. He was nominated by Acting Fire Captain Michael Selvage.
Dang was a member of the crew that responded to a medical emergency June 25 in which an elderly Vietnamese woman appeared to be having a stroke. His ability to speak with the woman in her native language gained valuable lifesaving time. His skills helped the crew transport the critically ill woman to the hospital within 11 minutes of their arrival.
In his nomination, Selvage wrote: "Without Thien's help, our crew could not have provided this patient with as effective care due to the language barrier that would have challenged most providers. He is an extremely valuable resource to Lincoln Fire and Rescue and the citizens of Lincoln."
The other categories in which employees can be nominated are loss prevention, productivity and safety. Consideration also may be given to nominations that demonstrate self-initiated accomplishments or those completed outside of the nominee's job description. All City employees are eligible for the Mayor's Award of Excellence except for elected and appointed officials. Individuals or teams can be nominated by supervisors, peers, subordinates and the general public. Nomination forms are available at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: personnel) or from department heads, employee bulletin boards or the Personnel Department, which oversees the awards program.
All nominations are reviewed by the Mayor's Award of Excellence Committee, which includes a representative with each union and a non-union representative appointed by the Mayor. Award winners receive a $100 U.S. savings bond, a day off with pay and a plaque. Monthly winners are eligible to receive the annual award, which comes with a $500 U.S. savings bond, two days off with pay and a plaque.


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Book Review – The Dallas Cowboys: 50 Years Of Football
Last week, I was fortunate enough to receive an advance copy of the soon to be released "Dallas Cowboys: 50 Years Of Football" by Sports Illustrated.
Now I've read my fair share of books on the Dallas Cowboys over the years, but this is the first one that I immediately cherished as a collectors item. Believe me when I tell you, that once you get this fine book in your hands, you'll find it very difficult to put down, and I'm not kidding you either.
The book is loaded with some of the most sensational anecdotes and articles about the Cowboys as brought to you be the some of the best sports writers in the country.
The photography is stunning and the book is loaded with a vast collection of unforgettable shots that capture the entire history of this historic franchise.
Here is some additional information from the publisher:
Sports Illustrated will release 'The Dallas Cowboys: 50 Years Of Football' on August 24th.
The rich heritage of the Cowboys is captured in this extraordinary collection of stories by the finest sports writers in the world, including Peter King, Tim Layden and Dan Jenkins, a spectacular selection of images from the best photo archive in sports, and a mind-boggling array of stats, anecdotes and memorabilia. It is the ultimate celebration of the Dallas Cowboys.
Sports Illustrated The Dallas Cowboys: 50 Years Of Football gives fans an insider look from Sports Illustrated senior writer, Peter King, whose in depth access to "America's Team" includes a three-city scouting trip with Jimmy Johnson to a training camp sit down interview with Tony Romo to discuss his personal life in the off-season.
From the teams humble beginnings to emerging in to a franchise for which winning, and winning it all was expected. Eight Super Bowl appearances, five Super Bowl victories and the glory and the glamour that has surrounded this team. Sports Illustrated The Dallas Cowboys: 50 Years Of Football revisits the names that leap out of NFL history: Dandy Don Meredith, Bullet Bob Hayes, Ed "Too Tall" Jones, Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson, the lineage of head coaches is a Who's Who list – Tom Landry, Jimmy Johnson, Barry Switzer, Bill Parcells and the Hall of Famers who could fill their own wing – from Bob Lilly, Mel Renfro, Roger Staubach, Tony Dorsett, Troy Aikman to Michael Irvin.
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|History of Christianity in Africa, Day Six, Album Two
At our gathering at Kibera sponsored by the Damietta Peace Initiative, Professor Cook was at his best delivering the main address commemorating the 25th anniversary of the first World Day of Prayer in 1986 at Assisi. Cook spoke of Francis of Assisi's objection to the Crusades and his meeting in 1219 with the Sultan with hopes of bringing peace during the siege of Damietta, Egypt.
"That day, Damietta was the center of the world,'' Cook said. Then 25 years ago religious leaders from all over the world and all faiths met in Assisi for the first World Day of Prayer for Peace. On that day they were one, and on that day assissi was the center of the world.


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What do you make of this slideshow-to-music? It's interesting but I can't make a coherent narrative. It seems to be saying something profound, but just out of reach.
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Ruth, this is a Keeper! Powerful images evoke powerful feelings. Our generation will be known as the Age of Bombs, Bullets and Bullies.
To me it states the beginning with a bang, processes of evolution, human degradation to greed, ending in a bang, whether caused by natural forces or human, there is an end to this paradise we know as Earth.
I'm not certain it's trying to be all that "profound." The shots at the end (from 1:50 on) show future disasters, both real and potential, then several shots which all appear to be at minimum interplanetary and at maximum intergalactic in scale ... maybe putting what could happen to us into perspective. We're one tiny planet, amounting to a grain of sand by comparison with the size and scope of the universe.
Then again, I could be fulla beans, too. [shrug]
You are not full of beans at all; you just see it differently than I. The thing about these chosen images is reality of change, of natural forces, including the natural force of greed in minds of homo sapiens and willingness to damage water, air, soils and decimate human and natural life. Whether it be belching out toxic smoke from a chimney or knowingly destroying the balance of climatic processes, there is a whisper of hope in the good science can do when people of good spirit unleash their care and compassion.
All of that is irrelevant, because the earth has a life cycle as well and we live in an age of splendid abundance/grotesque need. My vision is that we live in a world without hunger, homelessness, ignorance and this film gets me into imagining a utopia. Oh! I know, it will never come about, but if there is no vision, it can't come about.
It is all going to come to an end in the natural processes of stars and planets and solar systems and universes ... all so big I can't imagine its scope and scale. The one thing I do know, we live on a splendid planet with everything we need provided without our doing: water, air, soils. We have additional advantage or curse of being able to think, reason, remember, imagine, hope, dream, live and all of this without anything we invented or created. We just exist. What comes out of our individual and collective existence depends.
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mitch Lucker, the lead singer of extreme heavy metal band Suicide Silence, died on Thursday of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Huntington Beach, California, police said.
The band from Southern California was given the Golden Gods award for best new talent by Revolver magazine in 2009.
Lucker, 28, was on a new Harley Davidson motorcycle driving in the Orange County city of Huntington Beach on Halloween night when he lost control and crashed into a light pole, according to a statement from the local police department.
He was taken to the University of California, Irvine Medical Center where he later died, police said. Investigators said they were looking into the cause of the collision and whether alcohol was a factor.
"There's no easy way to say this," the band said in a post on Facebook. "Mitch passed away earlier this morning from injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident."
Suicide Silence in 2007 came out with the album "The Cleansing" and followed that up with the 2009 "No Time to Bleed" and last year's "The Black Crown," which made its way to No. 9 on the Billboard hard rock chart.
The band, whose musical style is referred to as "deathcore," is originally from Riverside, California, a working-class community 50 miles east of Los Angeles.
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CruiseMates' Readers Cruise Reviewsby Paul Motter
Just returned from an OUTSTANDING CRUISE on the Vision of the Seas. Food, Ship, and Entertainment were a "10" two big thumbs up. The ship was refurbished earlier this year and is looking splendid. Nice carpeting, beautiful marble tile, everything fresh and sparkling. Great pools and jacuzzi's, amazing casino with nickel machines. Weather was sunny in the ports the temperature hovered in the mid 80's, awesome for cruising. Word of warning regarding the last 2 sea days. Keep a heavy sweatshirt or 2, and a jacket for those cold winds on the ride back to Los Angeles.
Food: 5 stars - Excellent presentation, taste, and good size portions. Try the cookies, and Key Lime Pie in the Windjammer they are heavenly.
Service: 5 stars - Service is friendly and personable. Waiters were eager to please, & very professional. Purser's desk bent over backwards and helped us out with a MAJOR PROBLEM of NO LUGGAGE, more on that later.
Cabin: We had inside cabin 2455 which was a perfect cabin for us. Middle of the ship down a small hallway with no foot traffic since there are only 3 cabins in this area. This is a great location if you are prone to seasickness, since in this area we felt very little motion. Our cabin steward made the cute animal towels almost every night. Bathroom was kept clean and fresh.
Gratuities: Royal Caribbean still uses the traditional envelopes for the Cabin Stewart, Waiter, Assistant Waiter, and Head Waiter/Maitre'D. You can either submit cash in the envelopes or you can charge the tips on your credit card and they will type out the vouchers and put them under your cabin door 2 nights before the cruise ends with a description of who it is for.
Ports of Call: We did the Ships Excursions to stay on the safe side. Now that I feel more comfortable about these ports I will take taxi's and venture out on my own next time without hesitation.
Cabo San Lucas - Took the Coastal Highlights tour. They take you on a bus to a glass factory where you can see the items being made. Prices tended to be expensive and since the glasses and ornaments were hand made the workmanship was uneven and off kilter, but hey that is part of the charm. (he, he) Next stop Giorgio's a restaurant for a drink on the patio. The restaurant sits on a hill with a scenic view of the ocean it is an interesting venue. Then onto San Jose de Cabo. This is a stunning little shopping village. It's nice here because there is no one trying to push their wares on you.
Mazatlan - Took the Colonial Villages Tour. I heard Mazatlan wasn't very nice, but I totally disagree. Once you get past the dock/pier area it is a very nice city. Went to see how bricks are made, a drive through the country, to the town bakers home where we got fresh breads and sweets, then a little shopping, and a trip to the Golden Zone to see the Papulets (spelling?) Flyers, and another Colonial Town.
Puerto Vallarta - Took the Off the Beaten Track Tour. This was awesome. P.V. was my favorite place. It is very lush and jungley and reminded me of a Caribbean Island, something like a cross between St. Thomas and Tortola. There is lots of wealth here and it shows. We went to the rich areas and saw millionaires homes, also did a tour of Casa Kimberly where Richard Burton and Liz Taylor lived. Liz sold the house in 1990 to the folks who own it now. She left everything intact, furnishings, pictures, etc. Only took 2 photographs and left the rest. I was shocked to see that it is not the nicest house. The views were incredible though. Our driver even took us to shopping at a place the locals use. It was a very spiffy area. Again no beggars or soliciters.
Things to know: Most shops do not have prices on their articles. If you ask the shop keeper the cost they will give you an enormous price. Always bargain them down. We went into one shop where we were totally ignored, then when my Mom asked what the price for a swimsuit was they said $30. When we tried to negotiate the price, the gal said, "our prices are fixed. " I really don't know if she was being truthful since we visited about 30 stores and none of them had this philosophy. In general the shopkeepers would rather have a sale, than let you walk away. Also, no need for peso's they take and give change in American $. The shopkeepers always looked pained & agonized at the prices being offered by the cruise passengers. However, when thanked & walking away empty handed, they would say the same thing. "Give me your money. " Now my tablemates said the standard wage for a busdriver is .79 a day. So if they are getting $5 for a tee-shirt, and 10 people buy 1 tee-shirt a day they are bringing in a few more bucks than the average Mexican. ================================================================== Now to my sad tale of no luggage.
We had a heck of a time trying to fly out of San Jose, CA due to the fires in Southern Cal, and the evacuation of the air controllers facility. We were supposed to leave SJ at 9:30 am on Sunday, 10/26 an arrive at LAX at 10:40 am time enough for a nice lunch on the ship. In reality we ended up leaving at 4:30 p.m. and the ship was due to sail at 5:00. Luckily they held the boat for us. I think the trip was jinxed since when I packed my luggage in the morning the zipper broke on my largest bag and I needed to transfer everything into another suitcase. When we got to LAX, the conveyor belt broke and only 6 bags came off none of which was ours. Then the rep from RCCL came over and said the boat is leaving, you either wait for the luggage and meet us in Cabo or get on the boat now. The cab ride to the boat was a heart stopper. The ship was supposed to leave at 6:30 sharp, and we pulled up at 6:30. I could just imagine the ship sailing away. Fortunately it was still there. We found out later they were waiting for 20 more people so the ship actually sailed at 7:00. We only had the clothes on our backs for the 1st 3 days, then they said our luggage would be shipped to Cabo. We found out later we never got it because it was stuck in San Jose. The evening of sail we went to the Purser's office and informed them we had no luggage. They gave us each a survivor pack which included 2 ship-shape tee-shirts, one to wear, and one to sleep in, toothpaste, and toothbrush, travel size deoderant, razor, shaving cream, and a small spool of dental floss.
On day the evening of day 3 we went back to the purser's office and told them our luggage did not show up in Cabo. Fortunately the ship's pursers office gave us $150 each to buy clothes on board. As you know $150 doesn't buy much. For the dress-up nights we had on jeans, and tee-shirts. People were looking at us, but I had warned the waiter and the folks at our table so at least they knew that we didn't have a choice. There were others that didn't have luggage either., including a couple who were on their honeymoon. I heard the wife ranting and raving in one of the on board shops, and the hubby saying the ship knew they didn't have any luggage and wasn't doing anything. I pulled him aside and told him to go and speak with xxxxxxxx in the Purser's office. Thank goodness I have been on many cruises so I knew the ropes. The ship was only slightly more than half full since most flights didn't arrive in time to catch the ship. There were 300 folks who flew to Cabo to meet up with the ship later. So for a whole week, no nice clothes, no makeup or hair done. The good thing was packing to come home was really easy. Ha, ha.
You know I usually always pack an overnighter when we transfer planes, > but since this was an hour flight with no transfers I never thought anything > could go wrong. We had no clue the > fires would affect our flight, since they were not close to any of the > airports. We really thought we were going to get out of San Jose a whole > lot earlier than we did. Our plane was supposed to leave at 9:30, at 9:15 > they said the air controllers facility was being evacuated due to the fires, > and they would update us in 1/2 an hour. Then they got on the PA in 1/2 hour > and said they would know more in an hour, and so it went all day long, with > updates. At 4:15 they said it would be another 6 - 6 1/2 hours before we > could leave. I called my hubby and we agreed he would pick us up and get us > on a flight to Cabo the next day at 11:00 am. Then 5 minutes later I hear my > name being paged over the loudspeaker. It was 4:20 and were flying out. I booked our own air and had what they call a FUN FARE discount on Southwest which is a non-cancelable, > non-refundable, no changes without a cost increase airfare. This trip was a > birthday gift from my husband and I to my Mom for her 68th birthday. You > would not believe how stressed out I was. I know for sure I would not have > been able to rent a car and drive because I was such a bundle of nerves. My > Mom has panic attacks so she could not have driven either, besides I would > have to rent a car and by that time it was about 1:00 & and I didn't have a > clue to get there, and we never would have made it on time. Like I said I > was a mess! At 2:00 p.m. at the San Jose airport they were boarding planes > for Orange County, and Burbank so we felt that LAX would be called shortly. > They folks going to Orange and Burbank sat on the tarmac for 30 minutes then > were disembarked, and told to stand by. It was a nightmare. Would you > believe that I had temporary amnesia (mind went blank) as I was filling out > the missing luggage report, and running to get into a taxi at the same time. > Yes, its true. I couldn't remember my address for a few seconds. Scary. > > We met a gal at the airport that was on the same cruise as us. Her friend > was onboard the boat and they both had cell phones so we were receiving > updates, and the fact that the ship was full of ash. Apparently no one > onboard the ship knew they would be delayed until about 4:30. > > There are lots of stories to tell. Our table mates got on in Cabo. They > flew from Canada to Minnesota where they spent 10 hrs in the airport waiting > to fly to LAX. They arrived at LAX at 3:00 am and had a difficult time > trying to locate a hotel since they were all booked because of the various > airport shutdowns. There are several airlines that fly to Cabo from LAX, > but they were all full except for 2 seats in the 1st class section which > they took. Since they booked their own air the cruise line will not > reimburse them for the difference. Another couple sat on a plane for 6 > hours before they would allow them to fly to LAX. Then we met another > couple who were told they were going to be flown to Las Vegas then bussed to > LAX. Fortunately, they hovered in the air at Las Vegas for an hour then the > pilot came & told them they were one of six of the last planes to fly into > LAX.


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Opinion: Obama Aims for Your Gun
Author and political commentator Monica Crowley on President Obama's gun control push and the public's dissatisfaction with dysfunctional government. Photo: Pool
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... I ... short sleeved network along with members of my cabinet ... come up with some concrete steps we can take right now ... to keep our children say ... to help prevent Mehsud ... to reduce the broader epidemic of gun violence in this country ... and we can't put this off any longer ... welcome to Opinion Journal Live by Mary Kissel ... prison Obama announce sweeping new gun control measures in these last few hours ... including a call to ban certain semiautomatic weapons ... and high capacity ammunition magazines ... Fox News contributor and author Monica Crowley is here ... to talk about the politics at play in Monaco welcome there and to suppress the really want the deal here or is this just another issue with which to that or Republican ... it's interesting because he An ouster his team announced twenty three executive actions there on nonexecutive orders are some new wants in there it's not all gonna be unilateral action by the president ... but it but it's very interesting that he propose something that must go through Congress ... well sort of loading API's executive actions I think he knows that there's not a big appetite in Congress for this kind of gun control particularly the assault weapons ban ... Senator Dianne Feinstein has proposed that White House is very careful to say they're not specifically endorsing her Dell ... but that they will work with her ... other members of Congress who supported China's strength in it and try to get it through ... I don't think that this White House actually expects it to get through Congress ... I remember Mary this is not a right left it's you it's not a Republican or ... Democrat issue ... this is more of a regional issue you see you've got Northeast ... liberals you really want stricter gun controls Bishop a lot of Democrats in red states ... like West Virginia Pennsylvania and so one who really oppose it ... so it's been a very difficult and that's why I think he learned so much of this up would be tuck in fact it seems to be the great untold story here which is this within the Democratic Party ... over gun control center Harry Reid even says he's not sure you get ... to that chamber ... was around the executive order here I've twenty three executive orders ... 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I don't think it is particularly appropriate for the president of three to soften these children today on why he didn't and I think it's particularly appropriate ... what's interesting is that the NRA is that with a brand new adds ... up over the last ten or so when you talk about the president's two daughters who attended private school they've got a armed security obviously that God secret service protection and their school therefore is not a gun free zone ... said they're calling the press in out of the hypocrite that his children ... attend an ARM school for their protection but now he's asking you to send your children to an anonymous caller ... who what where they'll probably be in more danger when speaking of the Washington D C we had a fancy happened Wall Street Journal this morning from a former federal prosecutor ... who talks about why the courts cooking the Supreme Court ... half have found against gun control because it has perverse ... outcomes it helps the criminals ... and it punishes the law abiding citizens ... what's your take on the constitutional issues that are played in this to be down there and there are few aam ... namely the first amendment obviously when we talk about violence in Hollywood movies where violent video games that's an expression of free speech got to play ... the obviously the second amendment mature bright as law abiding citizen to have to keep and bear arms is the founding father said ... a lot of different constitutionally she is here which is why the Supreme Court has repeatedly found ... that you as a citizen you do have that individual rights to keep and bear arms is not just the militia ... that the second amendment actually refers to ... and the case that was most recently several years ago coming out of Spain cord ... it was an elderly black man living in one of the most ... Gang range Road Reynolds neighborhoods in Chicago Barack Obama saw neighborhood ... and he wanted the ability to protect himself and his small little modest apartment for the gun violence but haven't been kind of his sound ... the Supreme Court agreed with him and I've held that ... the individual's right to bear this initiative doesn't get a lot of precedent in the national media ... um what about the presence of the current overall Coursera which ended here ... about thirty seconds left how should we interpret ... today's press conference in that one will remember for years to get married to use the phrase the fundamental transformation of the nation that's what he was interested and ... another the last four years we have understandably been very consumed with what he meant by that on the economic side salad crushing debt out of control unprecedented spending socialized medicine all of the things that we've been talking bout you guys talk about it the journal everyday ... but there's another part of the fundamental transformation and gun control is certainly part of it ... we saw with the war on religious freedom the war in the Catholic Church and other religious institutions ... we so with the war on women and now we're seeing you with that this move on gun control said there's another whole element to the fundamental transformation of a nation ... that he's now I think that the really nekkid stand in the second term and something we need to watch for Duke a former have to leave it that Fox News contributor and author Monica Crowley ... thank you so much for being here with us thank you ...


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Sandberg Wins Admirers; Now What?
The admiration for Sheryl Sandberg is well-documented but could all that popularity lead to something else? Ben Rooney joins digits. Photo: Getty Images.
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... I ... what's next for Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg's ... and when he speculates in his latest column welcome to Digits I'm Simon Constable ... on the one on the band joins us now from London area slice of indie band ... not until my pleasure ... so you've speculating on number of things additional sound but let's ... take tickets Real column you got some fascinating insights on the onthe side but ... he I mean I was lucky enough to add to the into ... Cheryl sounded when she was hit from writing a book and one of the questions that you know everybody wants to know is what's next time now ... when you into the shells sand that you have to do it very very Kathy because ... she has a fantastic ability apps to the amazing ability to told ... without saying anything ... aam and what she said was she said I am not running for office ... but within the last band with a skill like that's the ability to say a lot without telling you anything ... that seems perfect for politics ... exactly so what is the phrase I am not running for office mean ... I mean she's not running for office but it doesn't mean that she wouldn't take office if it was given to ... now she has in the Ponson lot of things I'd I think we have to be slightly Catholic enacted we have the Fed to ... the sound of which does ... she know ... that secret place value ... on the dish is she gonna run for office who knows what she's quite clearly very politically motivated she has a history and politics ... and she has ... been one of the proceeds from a bulk of going to do like this so I leaned in Foundation fighting for women's equality ... and she has said ... that she was told she would be an up and running in with the iDEN geo sums ... it all starts Khona makes sense and on bringing together ... so one of things to YouTube notes in your column is that is why the lines in the part of what would you do if you wanna pray ... and beg you ask the vacuum and white write the book ... two suicide on sales ... exactly and I'm again this is the fantastic thing with Whitman summit is how ... she doesn't really on so the question you should pay a staunch the question but she doesn't ... I'm I'm the guy said that you know what's next and she saw was that ... I didn't sing to you if you want to make it a huge ... and can you do that strong you know you would ask that Facebook is the CEO Facebook ... and one second you know the sort of a very polished response slightly slipped and she just admitted quite honestly ... Jesus said ... I don't know ... that by leaving again leaving the door open now ... it's a bit like Ren knowledge you have to ... read at week at the ... very can't get exactly what she says and try and stem what she means ... she's she's an extremely very very capable I interview ... yes and and also that I'm just that this is ... to shelter may she have a crush ... on a day for much and so the Exchequer in the UK which is the rough equivalent of Treasury Secretary ... tells were you surprised as well ... this at all for the source of I've ever heard of Joe some of this is the most extreme new one now ... let's be honest most politicians are not exactly graced with my tomato like a little something not here in the U K ... and I don't look down kinds to the bought one for much else and expect this and in fact ended up as the prime minister ... a golden brown but ... he was not the front of the key let's put it that way ... it was an extraordinary idea why Cheryl signed the group you know this is a very glamourous Briatore an attractive woman should have ... this on a crush on on golden brown was just simply ... left out that I was never explain this to you by curious views in the beast relationship ... nice I would say there's no more ... memo to it than just a I cross ... cut debuted in the base I love that Ben Rooney of The will Street gentle thank you very much so ... now with so many can read more pens column on to Vishay dot com


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The appearance of a crane to the former Apponaug Mill water tower last week had some people wondering if the village landmark would soon be dismantled to make room for the Apponaug bypass. The tower will come down, but probably not until 2014, Vincent Palumbo, managing engineer for the Department of Transportation, said Monday. He said the state expects to advertise for bids for the $32 million bypass project, aimed at reducing village traffic congestion, next August. Construction would probably start in 2014 and last two construction seasons with completion in 2015. As for what was happening last week, Verizon leases the tower for its wireless network. Palumbo said devices on the former water tower would be relocated to a new tower that Verizon would erect near the police station. That tower would then also be used for city communications in place of the existing police tower. (Warwick Beacon photo)
It's a shame this is being taken down. I hope it will be relocated somewhere. It's a part of the towns history!


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Anyone who's built anything in the Windy City—or in another city, for that matter—knows how painfully arduous the permitting process can be. Even the most carefully planned submittals can take months to review by permit inspectors and code officials. Each day means a dollar lost in the minds of developers.
As part of Mayor Daley's ongoing green crusade, the city has transformed the permitting process into an incentive for developers to go green. Projects that are designed to EnergyStar or LEED standards or better (and also meet certain city requirements) will get permitted in just six weeks. That's two months faster than the average permit process, says Erik Olsen, green projects administrator, Department of Construction and Permits, who personally processes all green permitting.
"The department averages 90-100 calendar days for permits, but it's not unusual for permits to take four months," says Olsen.
Olsen says he is able to expedite the process for projects participating in the city's Green Permit Program by only taking on 10-20 projects at a time, compared to the 50-60 permit requests handled at any given time by other employees in the department.
"I spend a lot more time with the projects and am able to be very responsive to help them get their permits faster," says Olsen. "For instance, when projects go to other city departments for review, they'll jump to the front of the line."
To qualify for the Green Permit Program, the building must meet specific requirements, based on the size, type, and location of the structure (see table opposite page). Market-rate multifamily developments, for instance, must be designed to achieve a LEED Certified rating. In comparison, multifamily developments that include at least 20% affordable housing only have to meet EnergyStar Design standards, as well as incorporate one additional feature from a green "wish list" created by the department. The list includes everything from green roofs to renewable energy to developing in blighted areas of the city.
The city provides additional financial incentive for developers that go beyond the minimum green requirements by waiving all independent code consultant fees associated with the permit (the city requires developers of medium- and large-sized projects to pay for an independent code review). Olsen says these fees can range from $5,000 to $50,000, depending on the size, type, and complexity of the project. "It's incentive to go a little bit greener," he says.
Speedy permitting has become popular among jurisdictions nationwide for residential construction, but Chicago is one of the first to include nonresidential construction projects.
Olsen says of the 10 projects that have gone through the program thus far, at least one developer is considering going green on another project based, in part, on the benefits of the program.
"They were so pleased with how well everything went, the owner's rep. said the existence of the Green Permit Program will weigh heavily into their decision to go green again," says Olsen. "Which is the whole purpose of the program."


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Do I still want to be a priest? It is a valid question given the present situation in the Church today. More important, it is a necessary and vital question for the one who answers, as it serves to renew a gift given, a calling affirmed by the people, a decision for which there can be no change and a vocation that is still in process.
John 15:16 makes the answer clear. "It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name He may give you." I did not choose the priesthood, God chose it for me. It was not my first career choice. Initially I wanted to be a garbage man, then a cop. Soon, it switched to that man we saw every Sunday at Mass. This desire never waned. When I went to high school, it was eminently clear that there was a calling within the calling.
Yes, I was to be a priest, but now a religious priest, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, one of a group of men who were kind and generous, dedicated educators, genuine, "down-to-earth" humble men who would do anything for you. Like the married couple, the single person or the religious who respond to their calling, their vocation, I was to heed the call of the Lord, to "take hold and never let go," a motto of St. Francis de Sales. After 25 years of priesthood (36 years of religious life), I'm still holding on and not about to let go!
Prior to the homily in the rite of ordination is the election by the bishop of the ordinandi followed by the consent of the people. These were the people who nurtured my priestly vocation: family, relatives, coworkers in ministry, people with whom I served in formation representing the Church universal. They have supported and fashioned me to accept with humility this tremendous gift of service.
They have helped me live out the promises made on ordination day: caring for the flock, celebrating the mysteries of Christ, exercising the ministry of the word, consecrating myself more closely to Christ the High Priest. The bishop's laying on of hands and prayers of consecration then, have been supported since by the people with whom and to whom I have ministered.
I have spent my entire priesthood in the ministry of Catholic education. This has been a privileged place to walk with students at a very vulnerable and formative time in their lives. I have been graced to share the sacraments with students in a rich way — preaching with conviction their dignity as children of God, offering a message of hope for them to live in the presence of God and impact the world for the better, comforting them at the tragic and unexpected loss of a beloved classmate, and trying to explain the mystery of life and how it is to be lived gently, wonderfully, lovingly without any regret.
I have visited their parents and grandparents in the hospital to offer God's body, comfort and blessing. I have helped them give back to God their loved ones when they died. I have been encouraged when so many of them with faith and confidence have promised to love and honor their spouses all the days of their lives. In baptism, I have welcomed their children into the Christian community. They continue to affirm my calling to be priest, in persona Christi, for them. Their lives of faith have inspired and enriched me to be faithful and patient with others and especially with myself. As I have encouraged them to see the presence of God in their lives at all times, perhaps most profoundly in the shadows of their lives, I am reminded of the duty to do the same with myself, gently and lovingly, so that I may continue to be formed into the priest God calls me to be.
Like the married couple who vow "in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health," I am called to be a priest through "thick and thin." In "good times and in bad" the priesthood is the singularly best way for me to be united to God, to work to be faithful to what He calls me to be and to do, whenever and wherever. The great gift of prayer propels me to go deep within to discover where I am in this journey of the priesthood, where I am at one with our God and where I need to heed his call to "come back to me." The best indicator of this is to see where I am with the God I can see: my sisters and brothers.
The priesthood offers me all the tools for seeking this union — prayer, sacramental ministry, service to Him and His people, spiritual direction, time for retreating and communing to rejuvenate self, a fraternity of priests and/or religious with whom I have formed a new family, while always being cherished and embraced by my family of origin.
Francis de Sales reminds us that perfection consists not in being perfect but in trying to be perfect. Having been supported by love, forgiveness and example from everyone with whom and to whom I have shared these 25 years, the trying becomes more appealing and more attainable. It affirms a decision which cannot be changed. This is the nature of forever! This is the example we give in a world where commitment too often means "until it gets too tough."
I am reminded of this commitment every first Friday of the month when we Oblates pray our Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart. In this great prayer we state, "We made a decision we cannot change — to belong completely to you, to do everything for your love, and to renounce wholeheartedly all that displeases you. It will always be our hearts' desire and the aim of our efforts to love you more and more, and also to make you known, loved and served to the souls to whom you send us."
Grateful for 25 years, I embrace what lies ahead to live each day "passionately well." I am beginning to see more than ever the absolute necessity of dying to self, so as to live fully with all that this entails. More to the point, I understand Paul's sentiments in Galatians 2:19-20 that "I have been crucified with Christ; yet I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me; insofar as I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who has loved me and given himself up for me."
In the example of the Good Shepherd, I am called to love and to give myself up for His people. In essence, this is the heart of Salesian spirituality to "Live Jesus." Being the recipient of God's infinite forgiveness for times too numerous to count, I thought I was beginning to capture the essence of this "infinite forgiveness" only to find that I had not begun to scratch the surface of this infinite love. Naturally, I want others to experience this same dynamic with our loving God. This is the gift received that needs to be given daily!
I am convinced that the tide will change in the Church for the better. By word and example, priests can warn against the tendency to grasp temporary and fleeting pleasure or happiness when we should be aiming to empty ourselves, so that God may make a home within us, helping us to be clearer representatives of his image and likeness.
After his consecration as bishop of Oakland, Michael Barber told a story of another priest like him who was nervous about being a bishop. Archbishop Sambi reminded this gentleman that the Lord himself would be the bishop of the diocese; he was only going to help Him.
Barber informed his new flock "that's what will happen here. Now, I know I am unworthy, but I do know one other thing: for all eternity in the mind of God to be the bishop of Oakland has been my vocation, and with God's help and your prayers and the love of Mother Mary, I intend to fulfill it." So, with your permission, Bishop Barber, for all eternity in the generous mind of God, I was to be a priest, and with God's infinite love and mercy, Christ's perfect example, Mary's imperative to "do whatever he tells you" and the support, patience and example of the community that once affirmed the initial choice and that continues to show me how to live authentically, this is what I intend to do, forever!
FATHER FISHER, O.S.F.S., teaches theology, Spanish, and education courses at DeSales University, Center Valley, Pa., and also serves as coordinator of Educational Initiatives in the Salesian Center for Faith & Culture. He entered the religious congregation of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (O.S.F.S.) in 1980 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1988.
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When her parents disappear, Scheherazade 'Sadie' Keating does what any aspiring archaeologist would do...Save the world from a sinister mastermind, risk her life for fame and glory...and, oh yeah, possibly obtain omniscient power. No pressure!
If you enjoy firing neurons as well as bullets, this game is for you!
Game Features:
* Over 100 hours of gameplay, over 50 story arcs!
* Adventure from the streets of Manhattan to the jungles of India
* Overcome obstacles to unlock 11 different endings
* Acquire dozens of skills
* Pursue your parents' unfulfilled dreams...or choose your own destiny
* Interact with a cast of hundreds and encounter skilled rivals
* Seek friendship or romance with five mysterious and dangerous prospects
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* 1 GHz Processor (2 GHz Recommended)
* 2 GB Available System Memory
* 1 GB Available Hard Disk Space
* Best on Resolutions higher than 800x600
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Vida Guerra DUB Magazine Photo Shoot! (Behind The Scenes Of Issue #46)
DUB reports "Behind the scenes of Vida's photo shoot for issue #46 of DUB Magazin"
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I am probably one of the few affected. I follow a good number of people on twitter. And since one cant live life watching the timeline, I would use Google reader to asynchronously follow the tweets of a few good people on it.
It was nice, very useful to bookmark, to be on top of just one persons timeline and also in a restricted workspace environment I could get to see important tweets.
And now, these intelligent people have stopped RSS feeds on twitter.
Update:RSS feeds are indeed available, just follow this post on how to do it...


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"I come confirming the Torah I find already there, and to make lawful for you some of what was previously forbidden to you. I have brought you a Sign from your Lord. So fear God and obey me. God is my Lord and your Lord so worship Him. That is a straight path." (Qur'an, 3:50-51)
When Jesus sensed unbelief on their part, he asked: "Who will be my helpers for [the cause of] God?" The disciples said: "We are God's helpers. We believe in God. Bear witness that we are Muslims. Our Lord, we believe in what You have sent down and have followed the Messenger, so write us down among the witnesses." (Qur'an, 3:52-53)
"I have brought you a Sign from your Lord. I will create the shape of a bird out of clay for you and then breathe into it, and it will be a bird by God's permission. I will heal the blind and the leper and bring the dead to life, by God's permission. I will tell you what you eat and what you store up in your homes. There is a Sign for you in that if you believe." (Qur'an, 3:49)
Remember when God said: "Jesus, son of Mary, remember My blessing to you and to your mother when I reinforced you with the Purest Spirit so that you could speak to people in the cradle and when you were fully grown; and when I taught you the Book and Wisdom, and the Torah and the Gospel; and when you created a bird-shape out of clay by My permission, and then breathed into it and it became a bird by My permission; and healed the blind and the leper by My permission; when you brought forth the dead by My permission; and when I held back the Children of Israel from you, when you brought them the Clear Signs and those who did not believe said: 'This is nothing but downright magic.'" (Qur'an, 5:110)
[Jesus said,] "I come confirming the Torah I find already there, and to make lawful for you some of what was previously forbidden to you. I have brought you a Sign from your Lord. So fear God and obey me." (Qur'an, 3:50)


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migya wrote:TRON wrote:Dwight would come if we also got Paul. I would tank the hole team to get those two. With craps beside them we are in the playoffs. In 2-3 years we could be contenders.
If the FO could get Paul AND him be willining to actually stay and play here, then other moves would be much easier in improving the team, but that is quite an IF. I'd much rather go for another very good big, not Dwight as he is a superstar and much harder and more expensive to get. Horford would be great, but MGasol has been showing he is much better than what he was during the season in the playoffs and that justifies my wanting of him for over a year and a half now. Getting him might not be so hard, though getting harder with every good playoff performance he has
griz' front office told zach randolph when they re-signed him that they will bring back marc gason, so you can throw that one out the window as well


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Chicken manure is becoming a renewable energy source of choice for many countries. We previously reported that the Netherlands were planning to use the waste product to power over 9,000 homes, and now the UK is also planning a similar venture in the Cotswolds region. The plan is to convert a local Alfagy biogas station so that it uses agricultural waste, such as feedstock waste and manure, to create electricity.
The power plant, which is located on the southern outskirts of Cirencester, is scheduled to be opened on November 1. Its location in Cirencester was selected due to the area's large chicken population and its proximity to other agricultural industries.
Various UK projects have looked at plans to use animal waste to create energy, including one that would have utilised cow manure as an energy source. this Alfagy plant will use the manure of smaller farm animals, as well as agricultural feedstock. Local farmers will deliver any agricultural plant waste, chicken litter, and pig manure that they have to the station, for which they will be paid for. They will also receive free heat for their animal barns, grain-drying bins, and homes. It is a fantastic opportunity for farmers, and it is hoped that many will join the endeavour.
Once delivered to the power plant, the agricultural waste will be converted into biogas via an anaerobic digester. According to Alfagy, the station will then use a combined heat and power (CHP) system in which one 260-kilowatt CHP unit can perform at a 42.9 percent electrical efficiency. When the plant is operating at full capacity, it is expected to produce about 1 megawatt of electricity per year — enough to power about 350 Cotswolds homes (Cirencester's population is about 19,000). The station will also create digestate fertilizer.
In a statement, Alfagy said, "This 'digestate' is a powerful fertilizer that decreases the average fertilizer costs by up to 100 percent, which is a major cost to farmers and the environment. Normal fertilizer production uses large amounts of fossil fuel [and emits] significant quantities of carbon dioxide, and the finished product is transported over great distances to farmers. Whereas [if] the fertilizer is produced locally at the power plant, there is no necessity in importing it from the U.S."
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|Here's baby Beko! Her horns have changed, but her fur and hairstyle are the same.
|I didn't understand why, but I knew that having this hat was A Thing.
|More flight paths in front of the moon!
|When I got my first mount, I posted a pic on the guild forums. Because it was a big damn deal.
|About to step through the Dark Portal! Omg omg!!!!
|Aww yeah check out that sweet gear. I love that the braids hang down from the cowl!
|Sailormoon hat! Now that's the good stuff!
|My sweet Lashwerweave getup.
|Killing Deathwing. Clearly my UI has changed a LOT!
|Now I have transmogged gear. So fashionable!
|Just for funsies, this is a bosskill edit I made for my original guild. So much fun!


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Google May Start Grooming Little Googlers
Aug 19, 2014 3:30 PM PT
Google is working on a plan to allow kids under 13 to have their own personal accounts on services such as YouTube and Gmail, according to reports.
Under the new system, parents will be able to set up accounts for their children, control their use of those accounts, and regulate the information collected about them, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Google declined to comment for this story, noting that it does not comment on rumor or speculation.
'Just Recognizing Reality'
It's long been commonplace for children to lie about their age when signing up for online services such as YouTube and Facebook, and there's been little the Internet providers could do about it.
"On one level, you could say that Google is just recognizing reality," Greg Sterling, vice president of strategy for the Local Search Association, told the E-Commerce Times.
"Children under 13 do use Google services such as Google.com and YouTube. Large numbers of under-13 kids also have Gmail accounts already. This would just put a formal process or procedure around that usage," he said.
Google's likely motivation is "a desire to compete with Facebook and other properties like Instagram, which see significant usage among kids under 13. It's seeking to cultivate the next generation of Google users," Sterling pointed out.
'A Piece of That Action'
"It looks like a basic growth strategy to me," agreed Paul Gillin, blogger, podcaster and author of Attack of the Customers.
"Google is probably seeing subscriber growth slow in the U.S. and wants to find new customers," he told the E-Commerce Times. "It knows that kids who really want Google accounts can easily get them, and I'm sure it's hearing from some parents that they'd like to indulge their kids' interest in going online at an earlier age.
"Facebook is already popular with teens, and I'm sure Google would like a piece of that action," Gillin added.
'They Influence Parental Spending'
It's very difficult to convince teens and adults who already are using other social networking sites to switch to Google, noted Jim McGregor, founder and principal analyst with Tirias Research.
"So, Google is attempting to target the next generation of users, which is what Apple initially did when they targeted the education market," he told the E-Commerce Times.
The potential benefits for Google are clearly compelling.
"Long term, there would be a benefit from more loyal users," Sterling noted. "In the near term, many people are already seeing the ads."
Kids may not have credit cards, "but they influence parental spending," he added.
'A Seeding Strategy'
Still, Google would be wise not to focus on any immediate financial benefits, Gillin warned.
"If they know what's good for them, it means nothing to them financially," he said. "The FTC looks down upon any marketing to children, and that would particularly apply in Google's case, because so much of its marketing strategy is based upon behavioral analysis."
Rather, Google's best option is to look at this as "a seeding strategy," Gillin suggested.
In other words, "use the new accounts to let kids play safely online under strict parental supervision, and nurture them toward becoming Google loyalists in the long term," he explained. "I think Google knows this, and I doubt it would make the mistake of trying to cash in financially before any of its new customers are 18."
'Complicated Waters'
What remains to be seen is how well Google can protect younger users, McGregor said, noting the potential for this to "turn into a legal nightmare."
Google is "wading into complicated waters," said Sterling, "because it will have to filter content and ads, and may be opening itself up to litigation by saying it's going to provide a 'safe' or 'more controlled' environment for kids to use its services."
Still, the company "has done a pretty good job in the past of staying within legal boundaries," Gillin pointed out.
"Note that no details have been released at this point, so it's pure speculation how they might structure such an offering," he added. "It's also possible that Google is letting this idea leak to see what the reaction is and then will decide how to proceed based upon that. That's a smart strategy."
'Huge Dollar Signs'
The Center for Digital Democracy is worried, however, and it's already shared its concerns with the Federal Trade Commission, said CDD Executive Director Jeff Chester.
"Companies realize that children are a huge, financially lucrative market," he told the E-Commerce Times.
While they may present their efforts under the guise of improving education or other aspects of children's lives, "marketers just see huge dollar signs," Chester charged.
"We have real concerns," he added. "We think Google operates its data-targeting system in diverse and largely nontransparent ways. We're going to take a very close, critical look at this.
"We intend to ensure that Google is honest with parents and doesn't engage in the same targeting practices" that it does with adult consumers, he said. "Otherwise, kids will be at risk -- everywhere they go, Google will be a silent adult presence lurking behind their screens, capturing information that will be sold to advertisers in real time." 'Not Alarmed at All' Some kids' advocates are taking the rumor in stride.
"I'm not alarmed at all," Parry Aftab, a privacy lawyer and executive director of WiredSafety.org, told the E-Commerce Times.
"Most of the big networks have been looking at ways to 'bite the preteen bullet,' and all of us know there are tons of kids who lie about their age to use YouTube and Gmail -- some are even encouraged by their teachers," she pointed out.
"The good thing is, we already have a law that specifies what can and can't be done," Aftab noted, referring to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA.
Moreover, "Google is very good about reaching out to all of us in the privacy and safety community, all the time," she added. "They talk to the right people, and they have a road map because COPPA tells them what to do."