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Diego was one of the newborn vampires featured only in the Eclipse novella The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer. He was tortured and killed by Victoria with help from Riley.
As a newborn vampire, Diego provided better control and discipline than the rest of his army. He held responsibility with taking care of the lesser tamed newborns, and was very smart and careful with his actions. He had a liking to music, which drove him to steal from malls at night when he grew tired of his old CDs.
His loyalty to Riley was unwavering, but it was also what brought him to his end.
Early lifeEdit
Not much is known about Diego before he became a vampire, but it is known that he had a goal: to leave his street life and go to college. He managed to stay out of trouble, but when his little brother didn't and died from it, Diego tried to avenge for him. That night, he was cornered by armed enemies until Riley came to his rescue, asking if he needed a new life. Then, he brought him to Victoria and she transformed him.
In the past eleven months, Diego acted as the most responsible member, always looking after his lesser tamed mates, even if they didn't want to be looked after. Part of his obedience came from the fact that Riley had been his only friend since he became a vampire and was very loyal to him.
The Short Second Life of Bree TannerEdit
- Main article: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner
Diego became one of Bree's few companions (the other being "Freaky Fred") one week before they moved on to Forks and later became love interest. He was first introduced while hunting with Bree, Kevin, "Spider-Man". He lectured the others for being reckless while hunting, but warmed up to Bree because she was one of the "tamer" newborns in Victoria's army. Diego was seen kindly and was appreciated by Riley, and was therefore reluctant to deceive him in order to gain information about the true leader of the army (Victoria, though she is known as "her" by the newborns).
When Diego went to tell Riley about the truth about the sunlight, he disappeared. Bree later realized that Riley implied that he was dead when he returned alone; Victoria tortured and killed him, with the help of Riley, for knowing the secret. Bree was distraught when she realized this, and it was one of the reasons why she did not fight her fate at the hands of the Volturi.
Bree TannerEdit
- Main article: Bree Tanner
- Main article: Bree Tanner and Diego
He quickly formed a close bond with younger born, Bree Tanner, after they got to know each other better. Diego kissed Bree twice in the novel, and proved to her that the vampire traditions were not real; for instance, vampires don't burn in sunlight or get killed by stakes. Bree initially was cautious about him, just like everyone else, but warmed up to him when they went hunting together and realized that he was different and wasn't dangerous. Many fans believe that Bree fell in love with Diego over the course of The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, while some believe that they were a bonded pair and had a simple innocent platonic, non-romantic relationship.
They actually formed a "B.F.F secret ninja club", with a secret handshake that Diego died too soon to complete.
- Main article: Riley
Riley gave Diego a chance at a new life after nearly getting killed by his enemies. After becoming a vampire, Diego held more responsibility over the army's actions than the other vampires and Riley grew very fond of him.
Diego trusted Riley with his life because he was his first friend in the vampire world, which became his fatal doom when he told Riley and Victoria about the sunlight's true effects on vampires. Riley was actually pained to watch him die.


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Note: This post covers how to enable CORS with AngularJS<1.2. Apparently in the latest AngularJS versions you don't have to add anything to make it work.
I was recently experimenting with building an API with django-tastypie and make it accessible via CORS, so it can be used from a different host from an AngularJS app.
For the Django part it was relatively straightforward. I could have either written my own Middleware, dealing with incoming CORS requests, but decided to use django-cors-headers in the end. Following the instructions in the github repo and adding my host where AngularJS is hosted to the CORS_ORIGIN_WHITELIST setting did enable the Django server to handle CORS.
With AngularJS it was a little more tricky, mainly because information is spread all over the web. Beside the fact that I was trying to implement a service using ngResource to communicate with the API, the following did enable AngularJS to send its requests with the appropriate CORS headers globally for the whole app:
var myApp = angular.module('myApp', [ 'myAppApiService']); myApp.config(['$httpProvider', function($httpProvider) { $httpProvider.defaults.useXDomain = true; delete $httpProvider.defaults.headers.common['X-Requested-With']; } ]);
Just setting useXDomain to true is not enough. AJAX request are also send with the X-Requested-With header, which indicate them as being AJAX. Removing the header is necessary, so the server is not rejecting the incoming request.

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What's your deepest wish for your child? Beyond simply being happy? That he shares your religious beliefs, that she values honesty and fidelity, or perhaps that he's tolerant and respectful of others, no matter their differences? Maybe all of the above?
We live in a warp-speed world, and the information—good, bad, and ugly—that our children are exposed to is vast and unlimited. How do parents control the often uncontrollable? Perhaps by returning to the traditional values that they hope will provide a solid foundation, according to Parenting's recent survey of more than 1,000 moms and dads nationwide. What we discovered: Most of you believe religion is the strongest building block in that foundation; family time really, really matters; and you don't want to raise a quitter, a slacker, or even a teller of little white lies. Your standards for your kids are way high. The challenge is: How to protect them in this wired new world? "We realize that adversity is good for kids, but letting them experience it is hard," says Paul Tough, author of How Children Succeed. Still, it's important to start letting them out into the world, albeit a little at a time. Here's how you're navigating this tricky but oh-so-critical transition:
The New R 'n' R: Religion and Rituals
54% of parents belong to an organized religion, but only 27% attend weekly services
31% call themselves spiritual but do not belong to an organized religion
69% say religion is essential to establishing a moral foundation
45% celebrate only religious holidays and important events
71% have regular family traiditons throughout the year
"I know church isn't a necessity for spirituality, but I believe in the fellowship and connections to other people," says Susan Fudge of Midland, GA, who takes her two kids to a Methodist church nearly every week for Sunday school and services.
Are parents today sending their kids mixed messages by only going to a house of worship during the holidays? Not at all, says Madeline Levine, Ph.D., author of Teach Your Children Well. "Kids know what's important to their parents, so if you live your life according to your beliefs and clarify them for your kids, that's another way they learn to identify with your religion," adds Levine.
Trending Now: Diversity
95% of parents say their families socialize with friends of a different race, religion, or ethnicity
78% of parents make an effort to talk often about diversity and acceptance with their children
27% say same-sex families are just like any other family
27% say same-sex families are different, but everyone's entitled to their own lifestyle
18% say same-sex families is not something they agree with, and they make that clear to their kids
26% don't know any same-sex families and haven't had to deal with this issue
The expert's take:
Wow. "When the vast majority of parents say they socialize with people of different backgrounds and only eighteen percent admit they don't like the idea of same-sex couples, that's real progress," Levine says, especially among a group of people with otherwise traditional-sounding beliefs.
The parent's take:
"Acceptance is a must in today's world. I am white and Native American, my wife is 100 percent Italian, and our son Andy is white, Native American, and African-American. I am spiritual. My wife is religious, and Andy is still making up his mind about it all."
—G. Daniel Cole, Smyrna, DE
The Fab Five: Most Desirable Character Traits for Kids
59% Honesty
44% Strong self-esteem
42% Kindness
41% Good manners
31% Strong work ethic
Gen Y-ers often get a bad rap about their work ethic, yet they rated it in the top five most important qualities. Other traits typically associated with millennial parents—spirituality, creativity, eco-consciousness—didn't make the cut. You certainly can't go wrong with universal values that will keep kids grounded in a complicated world. But Tough does caution parents about placing too much importance on self-esteem. Sure, it's great when your child likes herself, but a little goes a long way. A better trait is what he calls "grit," the confidence your child has in her abilities to solve a problem, make a difference, or change her circumstances. "Grit is sticking to your goals and not letting obstacles get in your way," he adds.
Who's Raising Spoiled Kids? Not you!
82% of parents say: "Our children's behavior is a reflection of us."
Of course, once these same parents get in front of their computer screens (or behind the wheel of a car), they can be anything but well-mannered. "You think you are a step removed because of that screen and keyboard, but there is a human being on the other side with soul and feelings," says Gwenn Schurgin O'Keeffe, M.D., author of CyberSafe and an American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) spokesperson on media. "Parents need to be good role models and understand that just because it's anonymous or semi-anonymous…it could hurt someone. And if you do it, your kids will be more likely to do it because they model their online behavior after you."
"'Please' and 'thank you' are just the beginning," says Bridget Anderson, a mom of five who lives in Hesperia, CA. "Children need to understand that having good manners is a way of showing people you care for their feelings, their help, their being."
Download This: Online Safety
Millennial moms and dads are not terribly worried about what their kids might encounter online—no doubt because they know how valuable it is to be connected themselves.
44% do not have any parental controls on their computers
34% believe that sheltering kids from outside influences isn't such a great idea. Still…
23% of parents say they're so concerned about outside influences that they homeschool (or plan to)
Allowing some Internet independence is not a bad thing, says Dr. O'Keeffe: "I don't believe in filters or monitors. We live in a society that's driven by fear, and the first step as a parent is not to act on that fear but to get information. Take a class, talk to an expert." Homeschooling's not the answer either. It's better for kids, socially and academically, to be away from their parents for part of the day, she adds.
Instead, raise them in a spirit of trust and open conversation so they understand the rules. "It's not so lockdown and not so sheltered," she notes. "Give kids the tools they need to adapt to society, educate ourselves, and monitor, but don't hover."
Tough Love
54% insist kids finish an activity they start even if they don't like it
74% of fathers of grade-schoolers say rushing around to extracurricular activities is worth all the hassle
58% of kids have chores, and a third of kids with chores don't get an allowance for them
57% of parents won't deliver forgotten homework to school after the first offense
87% say when their child suffers disappointment, they talk about it, but it's a good lesson
Character boost or bummer? Don't always force your child into continuing something, says Dr. O'Keeffe. "There may be some good reasons to stop. What if he's playing soccer because you talked him into doing it but he really wants to play the violin? Or he's not developmentally ready for the activity?" In other words, while you may value persistence, there are times when knowing when to change course is the more admirable thing. Help your child get the message by having him finish out the season, or the piano lessons you've already paid for, and then allowing him to choose his next activity in exchange for a promise to stick to it for a mutually agreed upon amount of time.
"It was also heartening to see that it wasn't a hundred percent who'd run their kids' forgotten homework to school," notes Levine. Micromanaging their lives doesn't do them any favors.
"It's important to understand that children already have a real job—they go to school full-time and have to study." -John Wilkes, Daytona Beach, FL
Dinner Still Rules!
We were amazed! 83% of families eat dinner together most nights
Your job's no excuse: 81% of working moms manage to get a meal on the table most nights vs. 87% of stay-at-home moms. And you can't blame school or extracurricular activities either: Parents of school-age kids eat together as often as moms and dads of little kids—both weighed in at 83%.
Why family dinners are such a priority, says parents:
"It socializes my children and brings them a sense of security."
"It's the one opportunity to talk about the day so everyone can get a chance to share their 'highs and lows.'"
"It gives us time to unwind together."
Liars Never Prosper
Nearly three out of four parents say it's important to always be truthful; only 24% confessed to telling white lies now and then 64% say they'd drive right back to the store to return the wrong change made in their favor (and teach their kids a valuable lesson).
"If you believe white lies are OK, then what your kids someday put up online may not be the truth either," says Dr. O'Keeffe.
Do Good—Maybe?
1 in 3 parents wish they could do more community service with their kids, but they're too busy to get around to it.
Make it happen: Community service doesn't have to be a big production to have an impact on kids. Andrew Timmins, a dad from Vacaville, CA, gets his 3-year-old involved in helping prepare meals for the homeless and picking toys she can give away.
Socially Speaking
Have you let your child under 13 have a Facebook page? 83% said no
"I don't think they are able to exercise the judgment they need to safely navigate social media until age 13." -Amy Beth Hair, Decatur, GA
17% said yes
"My eight-year-old just got on Facebook, but we make sure that there are only family members—her grandfather, aunts, uncles—on her friend list. Today, it's easier and faster to text someone or chat with them on Facebook. Plus, it helps her learn to type and spell." -Elizabeth Essex, West Frankfort, IL
What the experts say:
"Facebook is complicated—the way you post, the ads, the privacy settings—these are issues that are hard for teens to understand," says Dr. O'Keeffe. Plus: You'd have to lie about her age—and you really don't want to set a precedent for that (hello, fake IDs).
The QT Factor
64% of parents say they spend two hours or more a day having fun with (as opposed to taking care of) their kids
18% of parents think family time trumps extracurricular activities
16% limit their child's commitments to one or two activities
What's the secret to raising a child with a strong sense of self-esteem? Help her feel competent, which in turn will boost her confidence. And one way to do that is to emphasize plenty of PDF—playtime, downtime and family time, says Levine. Just don't confuse sitting in the bleachers every weekend with family time. "Running around to all your child's games isn't necessarily a good thing," says Levine. "You're sending a message that being an adult means having no time for yourself."


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Although I love my 2003 black/crema/black (especially after fitting the Motorsport wheels!) I am certainly not happy with the outdated phone/nav/radio solution.
I have in the mean time fitted a bluetooth device for my iphone and proper nav I get through using a Tom TOm device, but I feel this doesn't do justice to the car.
I am talking to a company here in Holland that suggest to fit a new (one piece) center console (in my case the black part underneath the handbrake lever and the folding little door) that holds a 2DIN (Kenwood screen) and the actual unit would go somewhere not visible. They suggest to make a mould for a resin piece that would be painted in the proper colour. The four buttons that are horizontally placed would go two-two on either side of the hanbrake lever. The two buttons for the RDK and anti-skid systems would be moved to the handglove compartment (as you never touch these buttons anyhow). It will all be done in a way that the original parts can be re-installed at anytime. Overall look is guaranteed to be "factory-like".
On the one hand I think it would be great to have this "problem" ultimately solved, on the other hand I am not sure about the degree of destroying the cars look.
May I have your thoughts please?
P.S. Should this solution work out fine it is obvious that the center console piece will be available to others as well, as a dedicated mould will be made, which can easily be duplicated several times. Any interest?
Dutch Frank
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Opens the first 100 percent American-made souvenir shop in the U.S.
Mark Andol, founder of the Made in America Store, is opening a 100-percent American Made Souvenir Shop in Niagara Falls in mid-April. It is the first souvenir store in the country that will give visitors the opportunity to buy authentic, American-made merchandise.
"Over the last few years, I've conducted site visits to other states to consider prospective locations for additional brick and mortar Made in America Stores. Surprisingly, all roads led me to my backyard - Niagara Falls - the premier tourist destination in our region," Andol said.
He noted the U.S. and Canadian sides of Niagara Falls draw a combined 20 million visitors annually. Niagara Falls is a highly recognized brand around the world. According to Andol, it's on the "bucket list" of people everywhere. Travel and Leisure Magazine ranked Niagara Falls the No. 5 Top World Destination.
Media outlets from Japan, South Korea, Russia and Germany have interviewed Andol and published or broadcast the Made in America story to millions in Asia and Europe.
"Combining the Niagara Falls brand with the Made in America brand makes sense," Andol said. "The world already comes to Niagara Falls. Now we're giving the world an opportunity to take home a piece of America by buying souvenirs whose raw materials, labor and packaging are 100 percent American made. The souvenirs will be authentic and all-American."
In addition to carrying items branded with Niagara Falls and the region, the One Niagara location will carry souvenir items branded with the following gateway cities on the eastern seaboard: Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
The opening of the Niagara Falls store is the second major announcement for the store in just six months. In November, Amazon asked Andol whether he'd like to sell his Made in America Store products on its site. The rest is history.
The Made in America Store now has two online shopping sites: www.MadeinAmericaStore.com and its Amazon location. Andol said the opening of the Made in America Store at One Niagara is another step in his company's success story, and in the creation of American jobs.
"Our Elma location proved the concept: Americans want to buy American. The Town of Elma had never been a destination for tour buses before, but our store changed all that. Our 100th bus group last year hailed from San Diego, Calif. And, we regularly host buses from the Carolinas and the Midwest," Andol said.
The robust U.S. tour bus business reflects the strong demand for American-made goods from the domestic market. This demand has led to four expansions in only three years at the Made in America Store's Elma location, just 20 minutes southeast of Buffalo. Andol said communities across New York , Pennsylvania and Ohio yield the highest number of visitors coming to the store on motor coach.
Another sign of the company's growth is Andol's acquisition in 2012 of a property adjacent to his Elma store. He converted the site to a world distribution center to fulfill the demand from the online, mobile and brick and mortar stores. The mobile store travels across the U.S., primarily to veterans-related events.
"Our Elma location will continue to be the flagship store, featuring nearly 5,000 items in 6,000-square-feet of retail space. Yet, we are very excited about our presence in Niagara Falls and the prospect of introducing international tourists to our unique brand - Made in America."
"I want to thank our customers across the United States for helping our mission to save and create U.S. manufacturing jobs," Andol continued. "The small business owners and employees of the 350 companies that supply our store thank the American consumer, too."
"Consumers have a lot of power. They can affect the change they want to see in our country. Consumer spending represents 70 percent of U.S. gross domestic product. Consumers are the true job creators," Andol said.
He is hosting an open house at the Niagara Falls store located on Saturday, April 20. The public is welcome. One Niagara is located at 360 Rainbow Blvd.


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Bryant council hears workshop on 'Complete Streets'
"A complete street is designed for everyone: vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians," says Michael Oaks. city engineer and director of public works for the city of Russellville.
Oaks, along with Russellville Mayor Bill Eaton, spoke to members of Bryant city government and residents about the efforts their city is taking to improve congested roads and traffic flow.
Oaks pointed out that roads are planned "just like they were 80 years ago. The model for construction was automobile-centric and really didn't pay attention to what was being done to the surroundings" where roads were being built. He said that the U.S. interstate system was the 7-lane, open-road model.
"We built roads to handle highway speeds. This same design model was used for local roads."
Oaks said this particular model did not translate well to urban areas.
"Drivers tend to drive at a speed they are comfortable with," said Oaks. He suggests that streets should be designed in such a manner that drivers will drive at a slower rate. Ideas to create the slower street include using 10-foot-wide lanes as opposed to the standard 12-foot width. Planting trees along the roadside gives the impression of "encroachment," making the road feel tighter and increasing the driver's perception of speed.
"As vehicle speed slows, pedestrian deaths go down," said Oaks and that better road design reduces traffic fatalities by 20 percent.
The city of Bryant has been studying the viability of adding sidewalks and bike paths. In 2011, the city conducted a "Walkability Study" to determine which areas of the city needed prioritized attention. The goal was to establish a consolidated plan for a network of connecting sidewalks and paths that would allow foot traffic and bicyclists to travel to any point within the city in a manner that is safe for them as well as motorists.
Dan Burden, executive director and co-founder of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute in Seattle, visited Bryant and helped lay the groundwork for planning routes for the city. Additional information about Burden and his organization may be found at www.walklive.org. During his visit, Burden told a group gathered at a town hall meeting that Bryant has the opportunity to set the standard for walkable communities, not only in Arkansas, but in the US as well.
Oaks stated that road standards from the Federal Highway Administration now require the inclusion of transportation for foot traffic and cyclists into all federally funded projects.
At the conclusion of the workshop, Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs thanked Oaks and Eaton for sharing their knowledge and experience with city street planning.


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CRESTVIEW � Cold, dreary weather didn't stop many from donating blood today at Crestview High School.
CRESTVIEW � Cold, dreary weather didn't stop many from donating blood today at Crestview High School.
Four bloodmobiles, including staff from Northwest Florida Blood Services, were in front of the school from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"In the last three and half hours, we have already signed in over a hundred people," said Ashley Williams, community relations representative for Northwest Florida Blood Services in Crestview.
Attendance surpassed last year�s count.
"Last year, we had around 80 at this time," Williams said. "We're probably going to be doubling that this year."
CHS Leadership program and Health Observation Students Association members assisted in the blood drive by recruiting classmates and their parents to donate blood.
Snacks and other refreshments were available. Those who donated received a free T-shirt.
Resident Larry Berkley was convinced to donate by his daughter, Tiffany Berkley, a freshman in the Leadership program.
"I believe she gets credit in the (Leadership) program for every person she recruits to donate," Berkley said.
Gabreila Alonso, a senior, donated blood for her second time.
"I encourage everyone to donate blood, but it is understandable if they can't," Alonso said. "It's for a good cause and I highly recommend it."
Linette Solla, of Crestview, agreed.
"I think it's important to give blood and help save a life," Solla said. "It makes you feel good when you know that you are helping someone."
Her daughter, Ashley Diaz, a senior at the school, recruited her.
Today�s blood drive won�t meet long-term needs.
"We supply 20 hospitals in the area, so we are constantly needing blood," Williams said.
Contact News Bulletin Staff Writer Matthew Brown at 850-682-6524 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @cnbMatthew.


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2013-06-05 • Congrats to the MDFP!!!!
Start: 12:06:32
HistoryBuff: Hey all
daviss: Hi HistoryBuff, I will be right back
alt: Hello HistoryBuff, what's up?
HistoryBuff: Needed charge my phone. How are you?
alt: I'm doing okay & you with your charged phone? LOL
daviss: hi there
alt: welcome back daviss, had coffee, got glasses & ready to chat?
daviss: lol i hear ya alt
HistoryBuff: I'm good How are you Daviss?
daviss: doing good as can be expected
HistoryBuff: Sounds good.
alt: how are your plans for Atlanta coming daviss ... fly or drive?
daviss: still not sure yet alt lol we will probably fly...Grand daughter is still working for the summer
alt: well, you'll get to see Ms vkn.... have you met her in person before?
HistoryBuff: Go granddaughter.
alt: yep, can't beat a JOB!! LOL
daviss: never met her alt but if we go early I may get to do that My daughter wants to go that Wednesday
alt: wonderful daviss, I've yet to meet vkn in person myself.
HistoryBuff: :}
daviss: This is the granddaughters 2nd week working so she may not be able to get that time off. The weekend would be no problem
alt: vkn, Khathu & HistoryBuff are the only "regulars" I haven't met in person.
HistoryBuff: I see.
daviss: and Seventies alt seventies
alt: Oops, how can I forget "da rebel" LOL LOL
daviss: lol I know
HistoryBuff: Hey Seventies.
daviss: Thats the best thing about going to these summits and conferences You meet the best people
alt: oh, oh HB is having phone problems
daviss: wow chat acting up, I can't see you on the right side Same thing happened when I came in earlier. i logged out thinking that would help
alt: I was 'browsing' around on Gedmatch yesterday & I see a couple of my 23+me RF matches there
daviss: good alt, and I like the way they color the new folks that come in
Khathu: hello
alt: hello Khathu, how's your "hump day" going?
Khathu: it is going
alt: Oh, Oh LOL
daviss: hello khathu The deep green is the newest person alt
Khathu: Hello HistoryBuff
daviss: wb HistoryBuff
Khathu: I am ready for my presentation tomorrow
alt: daviss, is the "list that comes up for your Gedmatch matches your total # of matches?.. I have 1 page with about 75-100 people, is that in your range?
daviss: Good Khathu, wish I could attend
alt: Is this a 'work" presentation Khathu?
daviss: Yes alt because it contains 23, FTDNA and Ancestry
HistoryBuff: Having tech difficultumies. Thanks
Khathu: No, it is for the Anne Arundel Genealogical Society
HistoryBuff: Difficulties
alt: is there just that 1 page of matches daviss? or are/can there be multiple pages?
daviss: and when august comes there will be many more
alt: ah so Khathu, best wishes!!!!
Khathu: Thank you alt
alt: maybe I'll know my way around the site by August daviss LOL LOL
daviss: I only have one page alt. I think when it gets down to the ones that have less dna they dont show them
alt: okay, it looks like my page goes down to about 5cM in length daviss. wb HistoryBuff
HistoryBuff: K I'll just read. Thnx Alt 2X
Seventies: Good afternoon all! alt, daviss, HistoryBuff and Khathu
HistoryBuff: Hey Seventies.
Khathu: Hello Seventies
Seventies: What is good with everyone?
alt: daviss, WOW!!!! I dropped my cM length down to 5 & added the FTDNA x-ref platform and WOW the increase in matches is amazing!!!!
daviss: Hello Seventies
Seventies: I have a couple of folks who went to Memphis and are putting out some great historical content. Loving their series.
alt: Hello Seventies, it's all good here ... how bout there?
daviss: Great Alt, lol
Seventies: Oh its a wonderful day. Went for a lunchtime walk and about ready to eat this spring mix salad. yum! with homemade salad dressing.
HistoryBuff: That's good Alt and Seventies.
Seventies: http://axiomamnesia.com/2013/06/04/episode-220-high-cotton/ http://axiomamnesia.com/2013/06/05/episode-221-slaves-haven-underground-railroad/
Khathu: have a great day everyone
Seventies: ok so what is going on with research, genealogical or historical? Ok well, did anyone know the Buckle Estate in Memphis, TN was part of the Underground Railroad and now is a museum. the story was brought to light by the estate owner's grandaughter in 1977. I had no idea about that.
HistoryBuff: Me either
alt: I've been adding FTDNA certificates to the African Ancestored FB page to show there is more in depth testing to be done on just the Y & mtDNA testing ... it's not all about autosomal testing & "cousins.
Seventies: okay.. I saw that posting alt. Interesting.
alt: "those" postings Seventies LOL LOL
Seventies: Well I saw one.. lol
HistoryBuff: Where is that posted?
alt: okay I have 3 certificates posted
Selma: Good Wednesday afternoon folks
alt: On the African Ancestored DNA Facebook page HistoryBuff
HistoryBuff: Hey Selma
Seventies: hello Selma. Indeed it is!
HistoryBuff: Ok thanks Alt.
alt: Hello Selma. what's up.... is Mom watching the French Open?
daviss: Hello Selma!
Seventies: Did you all know that Memphis was the home of the Cotton exchange until the 1970's??
alt: nope Cotton Xchange?
Seventies: They have a museum as well. Only a handful of men controlled the cotton industry in the U.S. wow!
Selma: Yes she is alt..
Seventies: www.memphiscottonmuseum.org/
alt: how bout Tsonga whipping up on Federer????? I can believe that Seventies .. like the Vanderbilt's and the shipping industry & the Rockefeller's with Standard Oil.
Selma: Yes..that was something alt...
Seventies: yeah I believe it too...
alt: in 3 sets to Selma ... Tsonga wasn't playin' with Federer LOL LOL
Seventies: I never knew that Memphis had so many sites to see...
Selma: Is that part of your Road trip seventies
Seventies: I'm going to file that under 'vacaction' lol
alt: besides Graceland & the Lorraine Hotel, huh Seventies?
Selma: LOL
Seventies: oh no.. .no Graceland... lol
Selma: LOL
alt: thought that one would get Seventies 'riled up' LOL
Selma: My 9 year old grand daughter (who is visiting)...saw the smiley faces..
Seventies: lol shame on you alt!
Selma: on the screen and said I didn't know old people did that.
Seventies: lol
Selma: She won't be visiting long..
HistoryBuff: Have a great day all.
alt: wow!! is she 9 y/o already Selma
Seventies: :} watch out baby girl!
Selma: Bye History..
Seventies: bye HistoryBuff
Selma: No alt..this is another little darlin.. The little darlin who lives here is 5
alt: oh, okay ... whew, I knew time flew by, but my goodness LOL
Seventies: Ok also good news for those who live in Jackson, Chowke Lumumba won the election for mayor. He's with the Mississippi Democratic Freedom Party.... I hope they stuff the city council with MDFP candidates!
alt: oh, oh there goes the neighborhood in Jackson, MS LOL LOL LOL
Seventies: not nice alt...
daviss: lol lol
Seventies: go ahead hold out your hand... lol
alt: just pickin' on ya Seventies congrats to the MDFP!!!!
Selma: Folks..have to run..have a great day
alt: take care Selma
Seventies: have a good day Selma...*chokes on her dust* why is it just always us three?? lol
alt: well, let me go play with Gedmatch & the AA Facebook page.
daviss: ok
alt: will be getting back with you on Gedmatch daviss
daviss: ok alt take care lol
alt: be good Seventies, if not good, be careful LOL LOL
daviss: ha!
Seventies: lol boy oh boy alt is on a roll!
alt: hehehehehehehe
Seventies: whatcha doing daviss.... ??
daviss: nothing
Seventies: I can tell. LOL
daviss: you lol
Seventies: eating this salad.. and getting ready to finish up my blog entry, I hope. lol
daviss: ok
Seventies: And keeping my eye on my slick co-worker... smh
daviss: will it be through today lol lol
Seventies: Yea I'm on paragraph 3 and that's all I've got! lol
daviss: SMH
Seventies: I'll post a link on the FB page.
daviss: ok thanks
Seventies: daviss, its a blog not a novel.. lol
daviss: lol lol
Seventies: I'm working on getting things lined up for next month... pray for me!
daviss: you sure you want him to know you know me lol lol :o
Seventies: ooh good point... lol lol lol
daviss: lol but I will hehehehee chat later Ms Seventies
Seventies: Okay I need to run... talk to you soon.


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Frank Lampard's ex wife Elen Rivas earned her stripes as a bonafide celeb after she dated Peter Andre, got kicked off Dancing On Ice after one week, and had herself a Christmas Twitter spat with Christine Bleakley. So has the former WAG got even more showbiz now? There's only one way to find out...
1. Who is the most famous name in your mobile?
Madonna. She likes all the Spanish people and she used to go to Spain a lot. I met her years ago in Barcelona and it's not like we have contact a lot but I still have her number.
10/5. Five for having the Queen of Pop's number and another five for the ma-hoosive clanger of a namedrop.
2. Most bizarre thing you've ever read about yourself?
A friend of mine told me today that she saw online I was moving in with Peter next week. You know Peter right?
5/5. She's at it again.
3. How much is too much for a haircut?
£250 for just a cut. A cut and a colour, let's say £550. Honestly, they do charge this, but I don't pay.
5/5. Well, d'uh. Obviously.
4. What is the weirdest place you've ever been recognised?
In Disneyworld in Florida. People clocked me there with my children and they asked me for a picture and everything.
2/5. Gosh, imagine that!
5. What's the weirdest thing you've been sent by fan?
A love letter with a lock of hair. I hope it was from the head.
3/5. Ewwww, so do we love.
6. What's the best party you've ever been to?
Obviously, the Elton John's honey - the one in his house. Richard Desmond (owner of media company Northern and Shell) invited me to his table last year, so hopefully this year he'll invite me again.
5/5. Fingers crossed...
7. Ever used your fame to get what you want?
No but I do get things sent, you know like little things. I don't go around and say things, it's not my style. It's a bit embarrassing.
2/5. Really?
8. How much cash would it take to get you to pose in the buff?
Ok, how much cash would you give me? (Somewhat put on the spot, HuffPost Celeb replies with a swift 'one mill'). Lets go two million. What do you think? I've got a good body. I'd do it for charity for the PETA campaign, but if you want to see the front, I go two mill.
5/5. *starts pulling out coppers from pocket*
9. Best freebie you ever received?
You know what? Sometimes people send you things, when you go to events and things. I have all this amazing, beautiful and different things I can't really put my finger on anything.
4/5. What do you give a lady who clearly has everything?
10. Ever been chatted up by another celeb?
Yes. (As she refuses to tell us who, we ask her where she usually gets chatted up) In the bedroom.... No, at an event or party but it doesn't happen a lot. That's why I'm single honey. Pray for me.
Result: 41/50
That's a How Showbiz Are You? record for Ms Rivas, who's blown all previous contestants out of the water with her subtle-as-a-brick namedropping and tales of 'the Elton Johns'. Elen, we salute you.
Elen is promoting Spanish Berries, which are available now in ASDA, Tesco and all other leading retailers. For further ideas and inspiration visit: www.foodsfromspain.com


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Clair Joseph Forkey
- Published in Obituaries
Clair Joseph Forkey, 91, a longtime resident of Waterbury, passed away in the comfort of his family on Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at Rowan Court Nursing Home in Barre. Born in Burlington on March 28, 1915, he was the son of the late Albert and Emma (LeClair) Forkey. On July 17, 1933, he married the former Sophy M. Ravlin in Waterbury. Mrs. Forkey passed away on November 5, 1994.
Clair attended schools in Waterbury and went on to be a well respected businessman in the central Vermont area. For nearly 30 years he owned and operated the Waterbury Fuel Company, retiring in 1976. His memberships included Copley Country Club in Morrisville, Winooski Lodge #49 F&AM and the Shiners, as well as St. Andrew Catholic Church in Waterbury.
In his leisure time, Clair enjoyed playing golf, traveling, woodworking, gardening and spending time with his family.
Clair is survived by a daughter, Eileen Touchette and her husband Ed of Duxbury, 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two children, Emma Marshall and Raymond Forkey.
A service of remembrance was held graveside in Holy Cross Cemetery in Duxbury on Saturday, September 16, at 11 a.m. The family requests that flowers be omitted; rather memorial gifts would be appreciated to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641. To send online condolences, please visit www.perkinsparker.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury.


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Fast Feather Track
Wednesday and Thursday Afternoons in Lausanne
The ASF is now over 10 years old, with more than fifty top-level projects and dozens of other active projects – so many that we couldn't cover them all in a 10-day conference! And additionally, there are new ideas and potential new projects being hatched in the Incubator and Labs every day.
With this in mind, we bring you the Fast Feather Talks. An extra session track has been added to the conference. Join us in an intimate setting to hear 10 to 15 minute updates on some of your favorite (or soon-to-be favorite!) projects within the ASF community. Stay for a few talks, or stay all afternoon and get caught up on the exciting, cutting-edge world of ASF projects!
During the conference, the Fast Feather schedule will be updated regularly and posted in front of Lausanne -- the room at the Moevenpick in which the sessions will be presented.


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Teaching, General Teaching Projects in Ecuador by Devon O'Brien
My name is Devon and I am from Minneapolis, Minnesota in the US. I am studying Psychology and Spanish at William Smith College in New York. After being home from college for a few weeks over the holidays, I craved an adventure that would give me the opportunity to develop both my personal and academic interests. I decided to take the plunge and travel to the Galapagos to teach English for one month. In doing this, I would be exposed to a unique culture and way of life, as well as have the perfect chance to improve my Spanish.
My Teaching Project
I found teaching English to be one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. I arrived in the Galapagos on a Friday and had the weekend to get to know my host family, the other volunteers and explore the fascinating island.
My first week in the classroom was fairly easy. I worked alongside another volunteer who had already been there for two months. This meant that she was familiar with the students, had a solid daily routine and had far better Spanish speaking skills than I. That week, I spent most of my time observing and trying my best to learn the names of the students. By the following Monday, I was on my own.
My first class began at 2:15pm. They were my little ones, age five to seven. I spent that week doing a big review of all that they had learnt so far. We sang "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes," played Pictionary with fruits and vegetables, did animal flashcards and drew family trees. My second class were ten to twelve-year-olds. We spent the first week reviewing the past, present and future tenses, vocabulary and basic sentence structures.
To be honest, my first week of teaching was exhausting. I was intimidated by my obvious lack of Spanish skills and wondered how I would be able to teach in an effective and fun way. I quickly learned that studying Spanish grammar in my college Spanish classes really couldn't compare to trying to patch together conversational Spanish in a class of 20 students. Google translate and my English-Spanish dictionary were my best friends that week.
By week two, my nerves had settled. I had formed a daily routine and I had learnt the names of my students. I found myself 100% more relaxed in the classroom. I began forming relationships with each of my classes and grasped a better understanding of their academic strengths as well as the differences between early education in Ecuador and the US. To me, this was very important. San Cristóbal is an island overflowing with children. This also means that there is a lack of teachers for so many kids, resulting in huge class sizes.
I didn't blame my students for being rambunctious and chatty. By 2:15pm, their school day had ended and it was hard for them to hold their focus for a whole hour of English class. So, I decided that the only way for me to grasp their attention was to join in their silliness. I participated in their laughter at my bad Spanish pronunciation and join them in giggling at their little English mistakes.
One of my favourite memories was during my second week of teaching. On my first day, I had given my formal introduction: "Hello students, my name is Devon and I'm from the United States." From that day forth, they only referred to me as "teacher" as they do with all teaching volunteers. As we were reviewing introductory phrases during week two, I asked my student, Victor, to come to the front of class and practice with me. "Hello, what is your name?" he asked. I replied, "My name is Devon". My class immediately began trying to pronounce my name with puzzled looks.
Usually when I introduced myself to people in the Galapagos, they would call me "Deveen," or "Debown," which was close enough. However, my students just couldn't say it. Finally, after a couple minutes of giggling attempts to correctly say Devon, Victor yelled "Lemon!" followed by an eruption of laughter (myself included.) For the rest of my time teaching, I was deemed "Teacher Lemon."
My Host Family
I found that living with a host family was a perfect way to practice my Spanish and learn about Ecuadorian culture first-hand. They are some of the most generous and happy people I have ever met. I was constantly stunned at how eager and willing my host family was when it came to including me in conversation and immersing me into their lives. I also immediately fell in love with the slow, relaxed Galapagos lifestyle.
My favourite part about living with them was witnessing the true importance of family and togetherness. On my first day on the island, my host family's daughter arrived home with her new baby. She and her family (her husband and two other young children) came over for every meal. I had assumed that this was because they had more help with the baby at the house. I soon realised that this is just basic tradition. Families, extended relatives included, eat meals and spend time together each day.
On weekends, my host family took me to places around the island. They took me to church, took me on hikes and planned days at the gorgeous beaches on the island. I feel so lucky to have experienced much of the island with my gracious family who has been to these places so many times and are still so willing go again and again so that volunteers like me can witness the beauty of their home.
Meeting Other Volunteers
I loved being able to meet so many different other volunteers from all over the world. It was amazing to learn about everyone's lives back at home while sharing such a unique experience together. It made me realize how truly similar we all really are.
On my first day, I was introduced to about ten different volunteers, some of whom had been there for months, and some who had just arrived like me. Because of the uniqueness of the experience and the foreignness of the Galapagos, I found it comforting to get to know other people my age who were experiencing the same fascination and slight culture shock as I.
One of the greatest parts about Projects Abroad is how easy it is to find time to do your own exploring. Aside from fun weekend trips of snorkelling and travelling to farther beaches, four other volunteers and I were able to plan a trip to Isla Isabela. We had an amazing time. We toured volcano tunnels, caves, experienced a different nightlife, unique food, animals and a quieter setting than we were used to on San Cristóbal.
The time I spent in Ecuador is something that I will remember and cherish for the rest of my life. I met so many amazing people from all over the world, experienced Ecuadorian culture first-hand, and had the opportunity to give back to this wonderful community through teaching. This experience further sparked my interest in Spanish language and culture, as well as a love of travel and South America. I will miss uniqueness and beauty of San Cristóbal and the amazing people I had the chance to meet and spend time with. I hope to someday return!
Devon O'Brien
Ce témoignage est basé sur l'expérience unique d'un volontaire à un certain moment donné. Nos projets s'adaptent constamment aux besoins locaux, ils évoluent au fur et à mesure que des volontaires s'impliquent et s'adaptent aux saisons, ainsi votre expérience sur place pourra être différente de celle décrite ici. Pour en savoir plus sur cette mission, vous pouvez consulter la page de ce projet ou bien contacter l'un de nos conseillers de volontaires.


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Posted by Sam on 19th Mar 2014
I had been looking for these exact grips for a while, and the cheapest I had found them was for $57. Got them for a steal here at only $43, paid $6 for express shipping and they were still cheaper than the other place. Grips arrived within 2 days. I currently have them on my handlebars and I'm loving them!
Posted by Demetri on 16th Jan 2014
Got these grips a while back for my Honda CBR 600 and wanted to review them. I've had them for about 4 months now and Im very satisfied with them. They went on easily on my bars and fit on snug. Comfort wise I would rate them very high as they have rubber pads all around each grip so they don't make your hands tired when gripping them. Overall, I would definitely purchase these grips again.


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Local Internet celebrity John Chow has been in the news quite a bit in the last few days, thanks to his introduction of ads to his Twitter updates (Here are the original articles in The New York Times and in The Gawker).
I have posted a couple of comments on other sites about this, which pretty much express my thoughts on this one – at least up until this point in time. I'd be a fool to think that my opinion might not evolve as I hear more on both sides of the equation.
The first comment I wrote was in response to Philip Novak's link to The New York Times, posted in his Facebook page: It reads…
" I have mixed feelings on that one. On one hand, the original tweet about M&Ms did have "(Ad)" in its text. In addition, if people dislike John's commercial tweets, they have a simple choice, which is to unfollow him.
As a marketer, I'd be very skeptic about recommending this ad platform to advertisers. It'd be interesting to see what kinds of conversions those ads receive, and how they affect not only the advertiser's reputation, but also the reputation of the Twitter user who originally posts it.
As a Twitter user, I wouldn't dare sending a Twitter ad to my followers. It decreases the intrinsic level of trust that brought Twitter to where it is now. And if someone I trust and follow began to post those ads, their reputation would take a quick plunge, leading me to unfollow them."
Then, a little earlier today, I posted this second comment, on Patti Schom-Moffatt's blog post:
As you probably know, John Chow made the news because he started incorporating ads in his Twitter stream.
I personally wouldn't integrate ads in my Twitter updates, largely because I feel that it betrays the trust between myself and my followers.
Maybe John Chow's followers may not have been surprised that he'd adopt this practice. In that case, whether or not he runs Twitter ads might not necessarily hurt his number of followers.
But what if an ad runs through a Twitter account where followers did not see it coming? In that case, it would be interesting to see the long-term effects on the reputations of both the advertiser and the Twitter account that published the ad.
I could see this ad model working for Twitter accounts that already include information about commercial offers, like coupons, discounts, local offers, etc, but not for others that have built their reputation based on the personal tone in their conversations.
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Do you know what it takes to stay safe when using PATs?
For most contractors today, powder-actuated tools (PATs) are a way of life. By eliminating the need to drill holes with a concrete drill bit or use anchors and screws for fastening applications, PATs have become a necessity in the electrical construction industry—enabling users to attach conduit clips, electrical junction boxes and various other items to concrete, masonry, and steel surfaces. Although the benefits are obvious, there are several safety concerns you must address before becoming a qualified operator. That's why anyone using a PAT must carry a valid certification card, which verifies he or she has been thoroughly trained and tested on how to use that specific tool.
Depending on where you work, two types of certification apply. California has its own requirements, while the remaining 49 states have common certification. In California, certification is valid for only three years. Elsewhere, certifications last a lifetime.
When choosing a PAT, make sure you purchase from a reputable company. The tool should be UL-listed and fasteners approved by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI), and/or Miami-Dade County, Fla. To find out more about certification procedures, contact the manufacturer directly.
Staying safe. Even if you're a certified operator, you should never attempt to operate any PAT until you've carefully read and understand the operating instructions. Is this precaution really necessary? Absolutely. Improper usage can cause serious injury or death. In addition to safety warnings, there is also valuable information in the operator's manual on proper fastener length selection, how to determine if a base material is too hard or too soft, and how to select the appropriate powder load. Even if you think you know everything there is to know about PATs, read the instructions anyway. Taking this proactive approach can prevent many mishaps. But there's more you can do to maximize the safety of you and your coworkers. Here are a few more tips to remember when using a PAT.
The power fasteners, or pins, are made of special alloy steel with a very specific heat-treating process to ensure the right mix of hardness, toughness, and ductility. Never use ordinary or concrete nails in any PAT.
PAT powder loads contain very precise amounts of special powder to maintain consistent driving performance. Make sure you use the correct powder load for your particular application. Powder loads are available in single shot (for .22 caliber tools) and 10-shot strips (for .27 caliber semi-automatic tools). The level of powder for each load is designated by its color and number. Once again, you should refer to the owner's manual or application chart to determine the appropriate color and level powder load. Generally, the harder the base material, the more powder you need.
Before starting a job, always know the thickness and type of base material you're fastening to and make sure you test fastenings starting with the lowest powder level. Never make fastenings in spalled or cracked areas or too close to an edge. Use a Spall Shield to help reduce the amount of surface chipping when fastening directly into concrete or sparking from directly fastening into steel.
Loading and usage tips. After choosing the correct load and fastener, insert the appropriate powder fastener into the muzzle of the tool head first, until the plastic collar is flush with the muzzle. Then insert the powder load into the tool. Always insert the fastener first, then the powder load. Once loaded, place the muzzle of the fastening tool against the work surface, holding it at a right angle.
Certain safety features have been designed to help prevent accidents. Before you can use the tool, you must completely compress the muzzle against the work surface until the sliding action of the barrel stops. This prevents the PAT from firing into the air or accidentally shooting into the body. Once you've loaded the tool correctly, observe the following precautions for additional safety:
Always wear ANSI-/OSHA-approved eye and ear protection.
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Always clear the work area on all sides and post appropriate warning signs to notify bystanders and coworkers.
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BATON ROUGE — From a new director to an expanded mission, LSU officials are rebranding and reorganizing the Coastal Studies Institute, which was first created during World War II to collect environmental data.
BATON ROUGE — From a new director to an expanded mission, LSU officials are rebranding and reorganizing the Coastal Studies Institute, which was first created during World War II to collect environmental data.
The main thrust is research related to the Mississippi Delta, a hallmark topic for LSU for the past several years.
That is why three new fellowships for doctoral students have been created to allow for younger minds to be mixed into the system as seasoned researchers face retirement or smaller roles within the institute.
Additionally, more of LSU's colleges and schools will be partnering with the Coastal Studies Institute to help with its new focus on delta research, not just the School of the Coast and Environment, as in the recent past.
To lead the charge, Samuel Bentley has been selected to serve as the new director.
He previously held the Billy and Ann Harrison Chair in Sedimentary Geology in the Department of Geology and Geophysics.
"In restructuring and expanding the LSU Coastal Studies Institute, we want to highlight and augment LSU's great expertise in coastal sciences and engineering, particularly as that expertise applies to river deltas, both here and around the world," said Bentley.
University officials say there are several different reasons why the shift is being made.
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Stuart Bell said in a state like Louisiana, where 3 million acres of coastal wetlands house 2 million people, this kind of research is vitally important.
"Rapidly increasing our already impressive coastal-research portfolio can have a direct effect on our state," Bell said. "Louisiana's economy is dependent upon having a healthy coast. Our industry needs it — our citizens need it."
He added that the university will do its part by offering expanded technical, administrative and financial support to CSI researchers.
The operational changes will also help CSI coordinate the preparation and implementation of large collaborative projects that lead to a better understanding of coastal processes.
CSI is likewise being reorganized so that it can serve as a primary point of contact for interdisciplinary coastal research and so findings and processes can be shared with state and federal agencies to make informed public policy and safety decisions.
Bentley, who has already started applying for grants for the newly crafted CSI, said more federal and private grantors are looking for organizations that excel in such collaborations.
Perhaps most importantly, added LSU interim system president and interim chancellor William Jenkins, CSI will provide new opportunities for training and supporting the "next generation of leading researchers," paving the way for continued advancements in coastal sustainability.
It is also being positioned to work hand-in-hand with complementary organizations such as the Water Institute of the Gulf, a not-for-profit, independent research institute, and others.
"Providing sound research, expert opinions and training the next generation of leading researchers are LSU's service to the state," Jenkins said. "This is particularly important for LSU because of our depth of expertise in coastal work. Our goal is to provide a focused conduit for outside organizations to access this expertise."
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The U.S. Treasury is expected to put pressure on China over recent weakness in its currency during high-level meetings in Beijing this week.
Before leaving for the Beijing talks, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew expressed concern over China's foreign-exchange intervention. Lew said China seemed to follow a path of "two steps forward and part of a step back" on the exchange rate. Although the yuan has appreciated by 14% since 2010, it "still needs to appreciate more, it is undervalued," Lew said.
Nicholas Borst, an economist with the Peterson Institute for International Economics, said that the U.S. wants to send "an early warning shot" at China in order to put a floor under depreciation. While some of the weakness of the yuan appears to be market driven, some is "policy-driven," Borst added.
Lew and top Treasury officials are traveling to Beijing for the July 9-10 U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue.
U.S. Treasury officials are always under pressure from Congress on the currency issue. Manufacturers have complained for years that China unfairly keeps the value of its currency low, aiding its exports.
Nicholas Lardy, a fellow at Peterson, said the tone for the bilateral talks "should in general be very good."
Lardy said all the talk of a coming credit crunch in China was overblown. Foe one thing, all of China's credit is domestic in origin, meaning China is not vulnerable to a "sudden stop" in foreign funding, he said.
In addition, China's economy seems to be picking up in comparison to earlier in 2014, Lardy added.
"It seems much less likely that the Chinese economy is entering a long slide into substantially slower growth," Lardy said. "I think the leadership is a little less worried about a hard landing."
"In part this is because they've undertaken some specific fine tuning of their monetary policy," said Lardy. "They've allowed some increase in credit from certain kinds of financial institutions that specialize in certain types of lending."
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Did We Learn Anything from the Raider Game?
The starting safeties looked good. Barry Church was aggressive and Gerald Sensabaugh had a nice interception. I'm excited to see what the secondary can do this season with Claiborne and Jenkins on the field along with Scandrick and Carr.
David Arkin wasn't terrible. I did notice that he was blown off the ball a couple of times early in the game, but he held his own. You have to give the guy credit for playing nearly the entire game after learning how to snap the ball less than two weeks ago. If nothing else, Arkin is earning a spot on the roster since he can now play guard and center. And the experience he got Monday night was invaluable.
Andre Holmes made a couple of nice plays catching the ball. He doesn't appear to run the best routes but his pure athletic ability is easy to see. Hopefully he can keep refining his game because he could be a big weapon in the offense.
Marcus Spears was playing great. He is on the bubble to make the roster since there are young guys playing well in camp. Spears is going to make it tough to get rid of him. If nothing else, he is raising his trade stock.
Ben Bass, the rookie defensive end from Texas A&M, was impressive. If he can keep showing up on game day he could play his way onto the final roster.
I liked how the Cowboys mixed in some 4-3 defense with Sean Lee, Bruce Carter and Dan Connor all on the field. The Cowboys could really makes things tough on the opposing offense if they can go back and forth between the 3-4 and the 4-3.
Kyle Wilbur looked good but broke his thumb. He will be out until the regular season starts. But he looks like a guy who can help in passing situations.
Chris Jones showed why the Cowboys decided to let Matt McBriar leave after his workout a few weeks ago. The Cowboys have gotten younger at punter and, hopefully, better. McBriar was one of the best when healthy so Jones has some big shoes to fill.
I think Stephen McGee is done as a Dallas Cowboy. He just continues to have the same problems year after year. He just doesn't push the ball down the field and he hesitates on his reads.
Adrian Hamilton needs to get some time with better players on the field. He seems to have a vast array of pass rush moves but it is hard to judge what he can do when he plays against 3rd and 4th teamers. Hopefully he'll get some playing time against San Diego against better competition.
It is pretty apparent that the Cowboys need to get healthy. Luckily there is time to get all of the starters back on the field before the real games start. There were some positives to be found in what was probably the most boring preseason game I have ever seen. The Cowboys seem to be developing some good depth on the defensive side of the ball. Now the offense needs to round into shape.
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- AnonymousAugust 15, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Something terrible to note is that Kyle Orton came out for a series and out performed Romo in my opinion. Romo needs to start sweating his job a little more and KO might be the one to do that for him.ReplyDelete
The terrible part of this is that a guy that got dropped by two teams last year is out performing Romo. Begs the question is Romo great? Or are his receivers great. Romo will get hurt first few games anyways probably due to lack of offensive line. Thinking this might be Romo's last season as a Cowboy.
- AnonymousAugust 15, 2012 at 8:32 PM
First off, they guy WBF is COMPLETELY OFF BASE. Orton can't even carry Tony's jock strap. I get so tired of these guys saying crap about Tony and they don't have NO idea what they are talking about.ReplyDelete
With that being said, 1st preseason game of the year, what did we really expect? We still have a ton of work, but if the O-line doesn't block, we won't make the season with Tony or Kyle, plain and simple. R2W, correct me if i'm wrong, but out of Tony's 6 pass attempts, 4 of them he was either running for his life or rushing because the D got past our O-line.
I'll keep the rest of my comments until after the 3rd preseason game.
I do know this, they our refs aren't the best by far, but they are better than the scab squad we have now.
Just my 2 cents
Glad your back R2W, was worried like everyone else you had given up or something had happened.
- AnonymousAugust 16, 2012 at 1:42 PM
Mike not to disagree with you. But Tony Romo is the only position not replaced on the team and yet the team still performs as it has since he became #1 QB. Linemen have changed, receivers have changed, head coach has changed, Offensive and defensive coordinators have changed, hell even the kickers have changed. But Romo is still the same, and yet still without Orton we would have tied the game at 0-0.ReplyDelete
And believe it or not there are quarterbacks that can be rushed and still throw the ball.
- AnonymousAugust 16, 2012 at 2:55 PM
First off, your right, we need to keep Tony off of defense, he is killing us there. With that being said, they areas we addressed last year on defense....pfffff we was a joke. We can't cover, we can't rush the passer, safety was a serious problem. WBF, just because we replace, doesn't make it right. Even if you went off of Tony's stats alone, with a AVERAGE defense, which we did not have last year, we should have won more games than we did. And apparently, i'm not thinking your watching the same games i am, I see Tony scrambling, running for his life, making things happen all the time. I for one do not watch nor pay attention to what NFL or ESPN networks say. Most of them guys are cowboy haters and they love to beat up on us any chance they get. Tony is a superbowl quarterback, however, since this is a "Team" game, he can't do it by himself.ReplyDelete
WBF, come on!!!!!!! it was a PREASON game! I guess New Orleans should trade Breese because he went 1 for 5 or whatever it was and they lost to NE in a PREASON game???
Like I said earlier, I'll have more comments after the 3rd presason game, that will tell us more where we are at than any other preason game.
Personally, I would prefer to go 1-3 or 2-2 in preason anyway.
Again, just my 2 cents.


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I arrived home on Wednesday night and only today I finally got the chance to take some photos, with difficulty, thanks to the sun shining way to bright in the sky and the unappealing streets. Oh well; my back hurts for carrying four huge bags down four floors because the elevator decided to be out of order -__- great. While I am here, my family prepares for Easter ( we celebrate it a week after the Catholic one) which means I will be eating lots of goodies, I went out with friends and I found this minty top in a thrift shop which I am veeeeeeery excited about. Looks like ice-cream, yum!
I have in plan to do lots of school-related stuff and for myself too, but I will fail miserably I can feel it, so I best be going to my lecture - currently reading Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - and make a list of what to buy as soon as I get back to Bucharest ( I have a talent in wasting money)
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I've been spinning a lot more than knitting lately, because it is a soothing repetitive low-impact relaxing activity (and at the end I get yarn). So I don't have a lot of knitting to show off, but I do have some spinning:
This used to be a 50g merino sliver from Fleece Artist. (Am I the only person who's never even seen a Fleece Artist tag with a colourway name on it?) It's about 350m, so not inadmissably dense or anything, and I'm pleased with it. When it's wound into a cake like this I think it looks like something from a child's drawing, or a satellite weather-map rendering of a storm. I have no idea what to do with yarn in these colours, though.
This started life as Shetland from Spunky Eclectic ("Pluto" colourway). I spun it into a sportweight or so, and it is very crisp and perfect for a pattern full of ribbing like this one ("Porom" by Jared Flood). I modified the pattern by adding an extra few ribs, to compensate for my smaller gauge, and it fits perfectly. I'm thrilled with how the yarn turned out, too; the stripes are just subtle enough for my taste.
This is a bigger project: I have 400g of Shetland roving from a local farm (by way of Wool Revival), and my goal is to spin it into a sweater amount of yarn. So far I've got two 50g skeins of 200m each (well, one is 202m, the other 204), so if I stay consistent that means I should have about 1600m at the end? Which is definitely a sweater amount. I'd never spun proper roving before, and it was a revelation. The yarn is lightweight and squishy and soft, and completely effortless to spin.
What really motivated this post was a box I got from Crown Mountain today, containing these excellent things:
a Shetland rainbow, and
Corriedale pencil roving.
I have a lot of homework still to do before the end of the semester (in eight days!), so I'm going to use this stuff as a reward—I'm not allowed to spin it in earnest until I'm finished school.


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Hoses and tubes. various windshields and curved/domed shapes. Some minifig accessories in different useful colors. Etc..
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