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Love and Hip Atlanta's MiMi Faust is not done putting Benzino on blast...
MiMi tells Diary of a Hollywood Street King
"Benzino and Stevie don't kick it no more because Benzino wants to f**k all of Stevie's girls. He's trying to get back in good with Stevie because we about to start filming soon and he needs Stevie to be on the show."
"Karlie Redd told me Benzino claimed he f****d Joseline. How could he be a friend of Stevie's and he's trying to get with me?"
"When he and Stevie were beefing, Benzino used to text message me at 3AM in the morning asking me what I'm doing?"


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Memorial School Site Council
Each school building has a School Council that serves as an advisory board to the principal. The Council consists of parents, school personnel, and a community member for the purposes of advising the building principal on various issues such as the school practices and procedures. It also assists with the conception of the School Improvement Plan. Members of the Council are elected to the board by members of the school community in September.
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The Papers are open to research according to the regulations of the Sophia Smith Collection without any additional restrictions.
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Permission must be obtained to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use." Copyright ownership of Edith Lerrigo's writings is unknown. Copyright to materials authored by persons other than Edith Lerrigo may be owned by those individuals or their heirs or assigns. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights.
Permission to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use" must also be obtained from the Sophia Smith Collection as owners of the physical property.
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History of the Collection
The Edith M. Lerrigo Papers came to the Sophia Smith Collection with the Records of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in 2002. The YWCA received them from Lerrigo's sister, Florence Lerrigo, in 1990. Additional materials were received from Patricia Corbett in 2014.
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Pilot Study of Raltegravir Switch to Resolve Tenofovir Induced Proteinuria (RALPIR)
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01044771
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : January 8, 2010
Results First Posted : May 12, 2015
Last Update Posted : May 12, 2015
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The study is designed to evaluate the proportion of patients with tenofovir induced proteinuria that will resolve their proteinuria when the tenofovir containing nucleoside/nucleotide backbone is switched to a raltegravir backbone. Common HIV treatment regimens contain nucleoside/nucleotide combinations that may have long-term side effects including nephrotoxicity. Switching these backbones out for an integrase inhibitor based regimen has not been systematically evaluated.
Hypothesis: Proteinuria developing during treatment with tenofovir improves or resolves when tenofovir is switched out with raltegravir. Switching to a nuc- sparing regimen, containing raltegravir and a boosted protease inhibitor in patients without preexisting protease inhibitor mutations is safe and does not lead to virologic failure
|Condition or disease
|HIV Infections Proteinuria
|Drug: change from tenofovir to raltegravir
|Not Applicable
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|20 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Tenofovir Raltegravir Switch in Resolving Tenofovir Induced Proteinuria in HIV Infected Individuals With Undetectable HIV Viral Loads
|Study Start Date :
|January 2010
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|December 2010
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|June 2011
change from tenofovir to raltegravir
Single arm study:
Tenofovir containing nucleoside backbone changed over to raltegravir in all patients
Drug: change from tenofovir to raltegravir
Change of the tenofovir based nucleoside part of the HIV regimen to raltegravir, 400mg BID
Other Name: Isentress
- Patients With Reduced or Resolved Proteinuria [ Time Frame: 24 weeks ]Measurement of Protein in Urine samples at end of study visit
- Patients Without HIV Re-bound [ Time Frame: 24 weeks ]HIV Viral load blood test at week 24
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Documented HIV infection
- Ability to comply to protocol requirements
- On stable HAART for minimum of 12 weeks
- Evidence of TDF induced proteinuria
- No evidence of prior Protease inhibitor failure
- Treatment-naïve to integrase inhibitors
- VL<200 x 12 weeks (minimum of 2 viral load measurements)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Active Hepatitis B infection
- Proteinuria predating tenofovir use
- PRAMs on historic GT or PT
- Life expectancy less than 6 months
- Subjects with any ongoing AIDS defining illness
- Any condition which could compromise the safety of study subject
- Grade 3 or 4 lab abnormalities (excl. grade 3 bilirubin elevations)
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01044771
|Principal Investigator:
|Fritz Bredeek, MD
|Metropolis Medical
|Responsible Party:
|Fritz Bredeek, MD, PhD, President, Metropolis Medical
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01044771 History of Changes
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|First Posted:
|January 8, 2010 Key Record Dates
|Results First Posted:
|May 12, 2015
|Last Update Posted:
|May 12, 2015
|Last Verified:
|May 2015
Keywords provided by Fritz Bredeek, MD, PhD, Metropolis Medical:
Human immunodeficiency virus
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Urination Disorders
Urologic Diseases
Urological Manifestations
Signs and Symptoms
Raltegravir Potassium
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Anti-HIV Agents
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Chuck Norris and the Karate Kommandos was a six episode mini-series from 1986 that I remember with mixed emotions.
Some People are just born bad
The Man who Burned is coming to this world again, ready to hear your screams of pain and joy.
Born in 1969, just a few weeks after the Apollo 11 mission landed on the moon, Ike Rust's adult life became, in itself, a giant leap for mankind. However, it was not a leap mankind was willing to make with him.
"Uncle Humblestaff?" the young hero responded. "Of course I know the man. Wouldn't have had a chance at the academy without a word from him. He's the big guy over there, surrounded by all those adventurers."
Born to King John XVII, Hope did not get standard princess treatment. Yes, she was locked away in a tower, and yes, there was the standard moat of flaming lava, but unlike all the other spoiled brats, she didn't get a dragon. Hope Rexian had to make do with a demon. And this particular demon couldn't even breathe fire! Simply pathetic job done by the cosmos. Hope may have gotten the valiant-knight-who-happens-to-be-called-Prince-Charming-riding-in-and-killing-guardian-on-noble-steed treatment, but some things just won't do. You can't just mess with tradition like that!
If you were to wander the Spiked Sea today this is one of the movers and shakers you might meet.
"Aye, there be a lot of dwarves 'round these parts now'a'days. Why? 'Cause that Groggar kicked 'em out of their caves. Groggar the Genius they call him. Them dwarves now hate his guts, which is a lot o' hate for a race that they used to call 'infeior.'"
-Old Gerald, man in the pub.
"Which one? Oh, him. He be Pancratius. Yeah, he's a bit moody, but he's all right when you get to know him. Ya see, back in the day, and by that I mean his day, before you an' I were born, he was a big shot. The gods loved him, and one day, he asked for a gift that turned out to be a curse. Once he figured out the horrible side o' his gift, he sought out an oracle, to figure out how to get rid of it. Ol' Pancratius ne'er did tell me what the oracle said. The gift? Didn't I tell ye? No? It be immortality."
-Old Gerald, man in the pub.
Lady Evica is one of the prides of the Hesayan Church--it shows that even monstrous, overtly sexual, colossal mermaids can be brought to worship in Iasu's light. Except not really.
Brief bio of a space intel officer
The creature known as Chadrak has kept his century long vigil over the dessicated tomb dedicated to the heroes of a war long past. What stories can this monster tell?
The only remnant of the Shattering, Lydecker Cain found himself the solitary survivor of a universe that was no more than shards of glass.
Once one of their number, the eternal outcast wishes to take from the Elves what they hold dearest - their dreams, their past, their future.
They had laughed at him in the past, and the press nicknamed him the Admiral, but when the global temperature rose by five degrees, and the waves swept in and drowned the cities, it was his turn to laugh.
"Have you ever felt like there's a world just beyond ours? Some sort of strange dimension, a light dancing just beyond our fingertips? Well, I've touched that 'sacred' world, and I know its true face."
Because a true hero does not let reality stop him.
A ambitious cook who uses steam technology and a love for all things edible to make the world a tastier place.
An evil that nurtures evil, a dark mother that is cradle to shadow.
"Ladies and Gentleman, Children of all ages! Welcome to my Carnival! You will see sights to behold, and things beyond belief! Some may frighten you, and some may shock you, but its all in good fun! Please, stay a while…and watch."
The cliff-hunters ride sheer-stalkers vertically down the cliff faces to reach the nests of birds and steal their eggs for sport. Sheer-stalkers are vicious agile lizards about the size of large komodo dragons. They must be muzzled and harnessed, but even so there have been some nasty incidents...


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Most veteran Flames players are sitting on the sidelines during the lock-out, choosing to spend time with their wives, kids, mistresses, avoid injury, etc.
The good news is, Mikael Backlund isn't one of the idle rich during the work stoppage. His long courtship with home town team Vasteras is over and he'll be making his debut today with fellow alum Patrik Berglund. Swedish writer and friend of the site Uffe Bodin recently caught up with Backlund and asked him a few questions (warning! google translation).
"It would of course have been much better for me if it had been playing in the NHL. I had been looking forward to going back to Calgary and show me from my best side, but now we need to make the best of it and it will be fun to play for Västerås again…I've been really restless in recent weeks. I've really longed to play again."
Bodin also asked Backlund about his somewhat contentious relationship and move away from the club when he was 19.
"It was not what I had in mind and it was bit of a pain that last season, but we put behind us pretty quickly. Already the first summer when I came home, we talked about it and Vik was careful to say that there was no war between us."
When talking with Uffe about Backlund over twitter, I brought up the issue of the HockeyAllsvenskan being a somewhat "second tier" league. Bodin brought that up with Backlund as well:
Given where you are in your development, you do not know the headlines are too low a level to play on?
No, I think not. Hockeyallsvenskan is really good. It's not a league where you can just go in and dominate. Some have had it a bit heavy at the beginning and you probably need some time to get into it properly…
A few players who have gone from the headlines to the NHL. It is a step down compared to the NHL, but if you come here and make something good out of it and build on it, it can be really good. Just look at Michael Ryder. He (had) 30 goals two seasons in a row after playing for Leksand during the last lockout.
The article also talks about the friendly rivalry Berglund and Backlund seemed to have during their development and how much they look forward to playing together now in their home town.
(Thanks again to Uffe for contacting Backlund and sharing his interview with me. You can follow Uffe on twitter here.)


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With the on-going Pride events across Europe, ECDC stresses the importance of ensuring hepatitis A vaccination, safer sex and personal hygiene practices.Read more
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EU Member States have reported 69 human West Nile virus infections since the beginning of the 2019 transmission season.
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Ebola outbreak in DRC
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been ongoing for one year, with more than 2800 cases. This is the largest-ever outbreak reported in the country and the world's second largest in history.Get the overview
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This watery aqua blue velvet fabric is a beautiful way to add texture, luxury and softness to your space.
Suitable for upholstery, drapery, seat cushions, decorative pillows and other home decor accessories.
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An Epic Lord of the Rings Inspired Road Trip through New Zealand
Join us on this epic LOTR inspired road trip that will take you through the most spectacular natural landmarks and film sets featured in Jackson's films.
Frodo, Bilbo and the gang had quite the (unexpected) journey in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series. Along the way they encountered ugly orcs, creepy wraiths and even a giant spider that all tried to put a halt to their adventure
The classic tomes were brought to life in a series of powerhouse movies filmed in New Zealand. So what's stopping you from heading out on your own Lord of the Rings adventure? Unlike Middle Earth, you have the luxury of the modern vehicle to get you from place to place. Sort out your car rental in a jiff by visiting DriveNow New Zealand's car or campervan hire pages and you'll be ready to roll.
Start your journey in the north and work your way down. Just like the hobbits, your trek should begin in Matamata. There you will be able to explore the Hobbiton region of the Shire, complete with small huts dug into the sides of lush hills. Matamata is a mere two-hour drive from the capital city of Auckland.
But that is just a jumping off point. Next, head south through some of New Zealand's nicest wine country until you reach Wellington. Don't let the beautiful scenery deceive you. Mount Victoria doubled as a hobbit hiding spot when the black riders were on the prowl. Just to be safe, it's probably best to hop in the car and head less than an hour from there to Queen Elizabeth Park, which helped host a deadly celluloid battle between the Nazgul and Mumakil in the Pelennor Fields. Luckily for you the park closes at dusk, saving you from having to put on a brave face at night.
After surviving that, it's time to hop on the ferry (yes, your car can come, too) and head to the South Island. Start in Nelson to visit Jans Hensen, the smith who made all the rings for the movies. You can even buy a replica without having to worry about trekking to Mount Doom.
The last portion of the journey takes you to the Anduin River, a focal point for for some of the most gorgeous Lord of the Rings screen scenery. One look and you'll know why it was also called "The Great River of Wilderland." Head to Chard Farm Vineyard in Queenstown for a chance to drink in the Kawarau River, one of the most iconic sites from the trilogy. Even though the larger-than-life statues from the big screen aren't real, the basis for the Gates of Argonath, also known as the Pillars of the Kings, features placid water bracketed by towering cliffs.
To wrap it all up, take the Crown Range Road and head toward the top of Mount Cardona. From there you can look out over much of what was transformed into Middle Earth to bring Tolkien's vision to life.
Congrats, my precious, you've made it to the end of your journey. You've experienced the majestic of New Zealand's natural beauty without having to mess with any orcs, goblins or Gollum.


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Welcome to the aBaby Custom Mattress Guide! Do you have an heirloom cradle, an antique bassinet, or perhaps a European size crib that you want to put to use? You've come to the right place! aBaby makes custom mattresses in all shapes and sizes. Whether you need a square mattress, an oval mattress, or an angled mattress, we'll customize just the right mattress to keep your baby comfortable and safe.
Click on a question below to find your answer.
Measure the interior base dimensions (length and width) where you will lay the mattress. Note whether you need rounded corners or straight corners. Back to top
If your old mattress fits into your cradle perfectly, then you can measure the mattress. Otherwise, measure the base of the cradle. Back to top
Measurements should be exact to the half inch. If your cradle base measurements include quarter inch increments, we would generally tell you to round to the nearest half inch. Note that at the time the mattress is sealed, it is always slightly smaller than the specified dimensions. Back to top
We can do any shape, we've done boat-shaped, bows, egg-shaped, circles, and more…We do recommend you send us a template, which is a drawing of the base of the cradle where the mattress will lay on. To place your order, please contact us and our mattress specialists will be happy to assist you. Back to top
The half size options are listed below the full size options. Just scroll down past the whole sizes on the options dropdown, and you will find all the half sizes. Back to top
If you cannot find the size you need, just give us a call or email us. We can make mattresses with any dimensions. If you are looking for a quarter inch measurement, we would generally recommend to round to the nearest half size. Note that at the time the mattress is sealed, it is always slightly smaller than the specified dimensions. Back to top
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Refer to the diagram below. The rectangle with square corners has pointy edges which form a perfect right angle. Rectangle with rounded corners has corners which are slightly rounded as if the corners were chipped off. It is meant to work for cradles which have slightly dented corners or not so perfectly square corners. If your corners are extremely rounded, you will need to choose our oval custom mattress and send us a template which is a tracing of your mattress board. See below for instructions. Back to top
No two oval cradles are the same. Oval can mean egg-shaped, oblong, bowed, etc. Since the mattress is custom made for you, a template assures that the mattress will fit your cradle perfectly. Back to top
Making a template is a very simple process. Take some wax paper, old newspapers, or gift wrap and lay it out in the base of your cradle. Trace the base of your cradle with a marker. Cut out your shape and mail it to our factory. Back to top
After you place your order, we will send you an email with the address you need to send your template to. Make sure to add firstname.lastname@example.com to your address book so you don't miss it. Back to top
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We have released two new HD videos showcasing drawing in Plasma and its scalable user interface. Enjoy!
This is my old development blog for my project Cube World.
There is now an official site: picroma.com.
The game is still in development and not available for download. Be careful of fake downloads.
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You can use DSCC to perform this task. For information, see Directory Service Control Center Interface and the DSCC online help.
Stop the instance of Directory Proxy Server.
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The Faculty History Project documents faculty members who have been associated with the University of Michigan since 1837, and the history of the University's schools and colleges. This project is part of a larger effort to prepare resources for the University's bicentennial in 2017. Find out more.
Edgar Johnston
Edgar Johnston
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1929 - 1957
Assistant Professor of secondary Education
Principal of the University High School


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Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks appeared on ESPN's "First Take" on Thursday and opened up a personal attack on show co-host Skip Bayless (see video below). Afterwards ESPN's own Bill Simmons criticized a show that many believe caters to the lowest common denominator ( via Twitter)...
"It's amazing to me that people get so worked up about First Take. Who cares? Just don't watch it. There are like 800 TV channels...I am not defending this segment...I thought it was awful and embarrassing to everyone involved. Seriously...But what bothers me about the reaction to that segment is people saying Richard Sherman "won." Nobody won. Everyone lost. Including ESPN."
But did ESPN really "lose" with this latest controversy? Simmons of all people should recognize that this segment as well as his own criticism of the show are feeding right into what the Worldwide Leader is looking for.
It was on Simmons' own podcast that ESPN executive editor John A. Walsh told Simmons that "[First Take] hit a nerve because it has developed a debate personality...it's hit ratings." And that is all that matters anymore.
It happens to all networks when they reach a certain size (remember when MTV was about music?). It becomes less about appealing to viewers and more about appealing to advertisers who want maximum ratings and investors who want maximum advertising.
Maybe at some point ESPN will go too far. But as long as we are talking about it, people will watch. And as long as people are watching ESPN is winning.


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As far as I know, asking for the titles of the tracks isn't against the rules.
Here's a list of the titles:
1. Heartbreaking Romance (TV Size Ver.)
2. Take you as you are (Original Ver.)
3. Take you as you are (Slow Ver.)
4. Take you as you are (Battle Time Ver.)
5. Heartbreaking Romance (Hyper Trance Ver.)
6. Heartbreaking Romance (Acoustic Ver.)
7. Rahzel no Theme (Original Ver.)
8. Rahzel no Theme (Sentimental Ver.)
9. Rahzel no Theme (Slow Ver.)
10. Alzeid no Theme (Original Ver.)
11. Alzeid no Theme (Slow Ver.)
12. Tabiji no Hate ni
13. Kako he no Tsuioku
14. Baroqueheat no Theme (Original Ver.)
15. Baroqueheat no Theme (Rock Ver.)
16. Saa, Nigero!
17. Tanoshiki Yuugi
18. Sore Ike Baroqueheat
19. Ganbare Rahzel
20. Yukai na Nakama to...
21. Bukimi Naru Mono
22. Senritsu
23. Semari Kuru Kage
24. Yami no Kanata Kara...
25. Tobira no Mukou ni
26. Kinpaku no Shunkan
27. Imawashiki Akumu
28. Semari Kuru Kyoufu
29. Zettai Zetsumei!
30. Kanashiki Senreitsu
31. Higeki no Ashi Oto
32. Take you as you are (Acoustic Ver.)
33. Take you as you are (Honky Tonk Ver.)
34. Take you as you are (Sentimental Ver.)
35. Arata Naru Tabi no Hajimari
36. Te no Naka no Eien (TV size Ver.)
37. Heartbreaking Romance (Remix Ver.)
38. Te no Naka no Eien (Alternative Ver.)
Don't ask me what the non-English titles mean. I don't know.
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|2008-05-10, 01:40
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Okay, I finally finished watching the last 4 episodes. There was so much stuff done much better in the manga. The sequence of events in the last 3 episodes just doesn't make much sense. Sigh...
Baroqueheat's introduction in the manga is better than the nonexistent introduction in the anime. His actions during the Vincent arc in the manga make so much more sense, because he hadn't been traveling with Rahzel before that point. The dynamic is totally different; in the anime when she's handcuffed and talking to Baroqueheat, it just doesn't work well. In the manga she's actually scared because she doesn't know Baroqueheat or what he's going to do, but in the anime she's talking to him like always.
Sera's introduction in the manga (in volume 8) is way better than his intro in the anime. It's hilarious when the four of them meet on the street and Baroqueheat doesn't know that Rahzel is his brother's adopted daughter and Sera has no idea his daughter has been hanging around with his degenerate brother for so many months.
Also the anime doesn't give any clues that Sera and Baroqueheat know who Alzeid is (and how much they hate him) like the manga does. That connection is just missing.
And in episode 6, when Baroqueheat is shivering from the cold? Never happens in the manga! The manga makes a big point about how Baroqueheat is always walking around in sleeveless shirts even when everyone else is bundled up, and you get cold just looking at him! (Soresta is also quite different, from his character design to the whole magic-string thing that's not in the manga.)
Errgh. The anime is such a hodgepodge. It's not made at all clear in the anime that the reason Sera has come to collect his daughter is because he's afraid of the redhaired guy at the end! I wish they had given this series a longer run and gone through things chronologically instead of picking most of the filler chapters to animate, and especially not skipping so far ahead in the last episode.
All of volume 7, 6, and 5 (except for the first chapter) were skipped, and those are crucial volumes, especially what happens in volume 6. It has a lasting effect on Rahzel's psyche, and she's never going to get over it. And the biggest arc early on (in volume 3 and 4) was skipped as well, and it involves the redhaired guy's plans for the game he mentions at the end of episode 10.
|2009-02-21, 10:53
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|2009-03-13, 02:58
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I actually don't know if 11 is the last.
I was told 10th would be the end of the series, but apparently not.
I'm on volume 9 of the manga and I must say everything is making sense.
The mystery of her little doll bear remains quite vague as it never went in depth explaining what it actually is.
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As Shinsen appears to be the only one hosting it, I noticed it's tracked at http://www.nyaa.eu/?page=torrentinfo...59&showfiles=1 if anyone wants to preview the files before getting it.
This is AVIs so I don't think it includes the DVD versions they did for 1-7. Anyone know if they did DVDs for 8-10?
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A blast from the past is licensed by Sentai. [Source] An early favorite of mine, this wasn't the best of adaptations, but I loved it so. I will definitely stream it again and maybe even buy it.
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April 21, 2019, 7:26 pmDraymond GreenF, Golden State Warriors
Draymond Green was seen wearing a splint on his right hand following Sunday's Game 4 win against the Clippers.
There was no news of this until a picture of Green surfaced after the game (link below). If this develops into anything we'll update his status, but for now, consider him probable for Game 5.
Source: Dieter Kurtenbach on Twitter
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August 18, 2019, 11:21 pmBogdan BogdanovicSG, Sacramento Kings
Bogdan Bogdanovic scored a team-high 28 points in Serbia's 85-80 win over Greece on Sunday.
Serbia will be a tough team to beat in the 2019 FIBA World Cup thanks to Bogdanovic, Nikola Jokic and Nemanja Bjelica among others. Bjelica put up 18 points and 14 rebounds as well. They were able to beat Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had 20 points. This is one of the teams that could sneak up on Team USA and pull out a win.
Source: Eurohoops
August 18, 2019, 10:36 pmJustin AndersonSG, Atlanta Hawks
According to The Athletic, the Wizards and Justin Anderson are trying to work towards a training camp contract.
Anderson averaged a career-low 9.6 minutes per game with the Hawks last season. The former first-round pick is looking to gain another opportunity on a thin Wizards team. He will likely not have much fantasy value if he manages to make the roster.
Source: Fred Katz on Twitter
August 18, 2019, 9:37 pmVictor OladipoSG, Indiana Pacers
Victor Oladipo is still rehabbing from his ruptured quad tendon in January, and is unsure if he will be an active participant at the Pacers' training camp when it opens in September.
Our last update from Pacers POBO Kevin Pritchard had Oladipo aiming for December or January, and that timetable still seems doable. He is taking his leadership role seriously, connecting with the Pacers' new players this summer, and it seems likely that he will make his presence felt this year at some point. Oladipo had an outstanding campaign two years ago, but even before the injury he was a disappointment last season. Fantasy owners should proceed with caution, we may not see Oladipo's top form this year.
Source: Indiana Pacers
August 18, 2019, 8:49 pmBol BolC, Denver Nuggets
Bol Bol stated that he has completely recovered from the left foot fracture that ended his college basketball career, and he is now working out twice a day for his upcoming rookie season with the Nuggets.
The multi-talented center could put up big numbers if given the opportunity with the Nuggets, but the risk for another injury is real. With that in mind, Bol is not expected to receive a lot of minutes this season. If that somehow changes, it would be exciting to see his rare combination of blocks and 3-pointers in action.
Source: Jim Slater of AFP
August 18, 2019, 7:26 pmDwight HowardC, Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are allowing the Lakers to speak with Dwight Howard.
The news came out yesterday that the Lakers would seek permission and the fact that they were granted it suggests that Howard will not be on the Grizzlies for long. The aftermath of DeMarcus Cousins tearing his ACL left them in need of another center if they want to remain true to playing Anthony Davis exclusively at power forward. Joakim Noah is the other option on the Lakers' radar and has been a facilitator and role player in the past.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
August 18, 2019, 7:18 pmMoritz WagnerPF, Washington Wizards
Moritz Wagner has been cut from Germany's FIBA World Cup team.
The move seems somewhat surprising given Wagner's youth and notoriety, but Germany still has four NBA players on their roster despite cutting Wagner. The Wizards have plenty of depth in the frontcourt and Wagner is probably lower on the totem poll when it comes to receiving minutes.
Source: Dario Skerletic of Sportando
August 18, 2019, 9:33 amJonah BoldenPF, Philadelphia Sixers
Jonah Bolden has opted to withdraw from Team Australia in the FIBA World Cup.
Bolden becomes the fifth NBA player to skip out on playing for Australia in the World Cup, a trend that seems to be prevalent for several countries' national teams. Bodlen could be looking at an increased role as a backup center for Philly's thin bench this upcoming season. He is not expected to be a relevant fantasy option though.
Source: Fox Sports Australia
August 18, 2019, 9:25 amJeremy LinPG, Toronto Raptors
Jeremy Lin is in advanced discussions with the Bejing Ducks according to a report from Chinese journalist Sonx Xiang.
Lin previosuly turned down a deal to play for CSKA Moscow, and has also discussed his openness to playing in China. The nine year guard still hopes to resmue his NBA career at some point, but a move to China may be the best career option for him at this juncture.
Source: Sportando
August 18, 2019, 9:18 amDwight HowardC, Memphis Grizzlies
The Lakers will soon ask Memphis permission to speak with Dwight Howard according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Shams goes on to mention that there is mutual interest here and that Joakim Noah could be another veteran of interest for LA. The realistic options for free agents at the five really don't go much further than these two for the Lakers. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
August 18, 2019, 8:37 amDwight HowardC, Memphis Grizzlies
In the wake of the DeMarcus Cousins injury, one name the Lakers are considering is Dwight Howard, according to Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated.
Howard is still a member of the Memphis Grizzlies, but it is widely assumed that he will be waived before the season starts. A reunion in LA would certainly be pretty surprising for the Lakers after Howard famously did not resign with them after a miserable season playing with Kobe Bryant. Still, the Lakers need depth at the five and there really aren't any options on the market who compare to Howard's level of productivty, even at this stage of his career. Other center options the Lakers could pursue include Joakim Noah, Kenneth Faried and Zaza Pachulia.
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Breast Cancer Recurrence in the Skin
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
I had breast cancer 12 years ago, treated with a lumpectomy and Adriamycin-based chemo plus radiation. The breast cancer has recurred as skin cancer with little lumps all over my body. It has been determined that it is treatable with hormone therapy. Are there resources for information on this recurrence?
Suzanne M. McGettigan, MSN, CRNP, AOCN, Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse, responds:
Breast cancer can recur in the skin both locally (on the breast) or distantly (the skin outside the area of the breast). There are different treatment options based on the pattern of relapse, but hormonal therapy is an important component of the treatment. Based on the description in this situation, it appears the cancer has recurred in skin areas outside of the breast region, which would be considered metastatic. A biopsy of the skin lesions is generally recommended to confirm this diagnosis.
Hormonal therapy may be used to treat recurrent breast cancer, whether that recurrence is in the local skin and is considered a local recurrence, or it is in skin outside of the breast region and considered a distant recurrence. Information on hormonal therapy for recurrent breast cancer is the same as that for hormonal therapy used in the adjuvant setting. Hormonal therapy is generally used for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Hormonal therapy often consists of an aromatase inhibitor for post-menopausal women.
Other treatments for localized recurrence of breast cancer in the skin can include radiation therapy, hyperthermia, and photodynamic therapy. These treatments would not be considered for widespread recurrence in the skin.
You will probably have a hard time finding information specific to a skin relapse, but any information about recurrent disease should be relevant.


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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Single and Married Couple Examples
With passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there will be substantial changes in tax payments for many Americans in 2018. A common question is, "What will
the impact be on me?"
The nonpartisan Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center has published seven examples for married couples and single persons. These examples are helpful in understanding how the substantial tax changes will affect individual taxpayers.
- Married Couple, Children Ages 10 and 12 - This married couple with $75,000 of family income in 2017 receives personal exemptions, takes the standard deduction and calculates the tax. The couple receives $2,000 in child tax credits and pays tax of $3,858 in 2017. In 2018, the same couple loses the personal exemption, but the standard deduction almost doubles to $24,000. They also have $4,000 in child tax credits. Their tax is reduced by $2,119 to a total of $1,739.
- Married Couple in High-Tax State - A married couple with adjusted gross income of $135,000 in 2017 will receive personal exemptions and be able to deduct their state and local taxes. Their tax is $15,508. In 2018, the same couple takes the $24,000 standard deduction rather than the itemized deduction and their tax is $16,299. Their tax has increased $792.
- Married Couple in Low-Tax State - The same couple with income of $135,000 lives in a low-tax state and has itemized deductions of $24,300 in 2017. Their tax bill is $16, 908. In 2018, the couple takes the $24,000 standard deduction and has tax of $16,299. The 2018 tax is $609 lower.
- Married Couple with No Children - This married couple with moderate income of $30,000 and no children takes the standard deduction in 2017. Their tax is $870. In 2018, they lose their personal exemptions but the standard deduction is nearly doubled to $24,000. Their tax of $600 is $270 lower.
- Single High-Earner with Wage Income - A single person with a substantial income of $250,000 will have itemized deductions in both years. The itemized deductions in 2017 are $46,000 and there is alternative minimum tax of $3,345. The total tax is $52,366. In 2018, the single person has itemized deductions of $30,500, has no alternative minimum tax and the total tax is $52,515. This tax is $149 higher.
- Single High-Earner who is Self-Employed - If the single person with income of $250,000 is self-employed, he or she could qualify in 2018 for a 20% reduction in tax rate. The 2017 individual with self-employed income again has $52,366 in tax. Because the 2018 individual with self-employment income receives the 20% lower tax rate, his or her taxes are reduced by $14,485 to $37,882.
- Lower-Income Single Taxpayer - A single person with moderate income of $30,000 in 2017 benefits from a personal exemption and standard deduction. The tax is $2,426. In 2018, the single person loses the personal exemption but the standard deduction almost doubles. The tax is reduced by $457 to $1,970.
Editor's Note: These seven examples may vary considerably depending upon the specific circumstances of each taxpayer. However, they do provide reasonable estimates of the probable impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Americans.
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The Ice Beneath You
This great first novel is a profound statement about the humanity within the modern soldier, friendships, and the many strange detours life holds in store for a young man without a plan. It is the story of 23-year old Benjamin Jones, a soldier finishing up a harrowing tour of duty during the 1993 war in Somalia in one of the few remaining U.S. Army gunboat units. Bauman tells his story through often nonsequential passages that delve deep into the ...


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FLORENCE, S.C. – The No. 21 Georgia College men's tennis team (14-6) avenged an earlier season loss to Georgia Regents University Augusta (16-6) by blanking the Jaguars 5-0 when it counted most in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Tournament Thursday at the Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center. The Bobcats finished 3-0 at doubles and then took the first two wins at singles with the rest of the slate going unfinished.
The No. 5-seed Bobcats will now advance to take on No. 1-seed Columbus State University (17-5) tomorrow at 9 a.m. with the winner advancing to the championship Saturday at noon. Of the four winners today, only the Bobcats beat a higher-seeded opponent. The top three seeds advanced with the Bobcats, all by either 5-0 or 5-1 scores.
In a ranked battle, the Bobcats top pair, the No. 16 doubles team of sophomore Yannick Hass (Troisdorf, Germany) and senior Alex Schubert (Frankfurt, Germany) were the victors over No. 6 Victor Cabellos and Victor Guimaraes at first doubles 8-1.
Sophomore Taylor Powell (Martinez, Ga.) and freshman Anton Waern (Taby, Sweden) tossed aside Romain Ferreria and Romain Brunie 8-4 at second doubles, while freshman Kyle Kinsler (Suwanee, Ga.) and sophomore Mattia Campus (Concorezzo, Italy) defeated Maxime Coulomb and Joao Freitas 8-5 in the third spot.
The last time the Bobcats and Jaguars met, only Hass and Waern were able to get wins at singles. This time all the Bobcats would need was two points to clinch the match and they happened to come again from Hass and Waern.
No. 33 Hass upset No. 32 Victor Cabellos 6-4, 6-1. Waern beat Brunie 7-5, 6-3. Both Hass and Waern have the top singles records on the team this season and with today's wins both improved to 15-5.
The Bobcats get the semifinal matchup rolling tomorrow, April 18 at 9 a.m.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 11 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at @GCBobcats on Twitter and Facebook for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit GCBobcats.PhotoReflect.com to purchase photo prints from home athletic contests.


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HBO Recycling Program
The HBO Recycling Program is a visualization by Craig Robinson that shows many of the actors and actresses that HBO has used in multiple series. This was posted as part of an article on Grantland.com.
Actors who have appeared in three or more episodes of multiple scripted, live-action, original, HBO series since OZ (excluding miniseries).
Inspired by the original visualization, an interactive version was created by Zack Grossbart that allows you to highlight either the show, or the actor, and it will display the connections.
Click on two shows, and the interactive version will highlight only those actors in both shows.
Zack's interactive infographic is made with PaperJS, underscore.js, and a little JQuery. He has made the code open source, and it can be used to display the connections between other groups as well, if anyone has the motivation to map their own connections.


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MapMingo Junction, Ohio 1899. Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 700 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Indexed for points of interest. AACR2
- Contributor: Fowler, T. M. (Thaddeus Mortimer) - Moyer, James - Fowler, T. M.
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"American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy has said the new season, called "Coven," is going to be lighter than past installments. You can't tell that from the main title sequence.
Murphy posted a video of the opening Thursday morning on YouTube, and it is just caa-reepy as all those teasers we've been seeing. Check it out and tell me what you think.
"American Horror Story: Coven" premieres at 9 p.m. CT Oct. 9 on FX.
It stars Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Taissa Farmiga, Lily Rabe, Frances Conroy, Denis O'Hare. Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Gabourey Sidibe, Emma Roberts, Patti LuPone and Jamie Brewer.
Here's FX's bit about the show, and check out my previous posts listed in the related items on the left of this page to learn more.
"American Horror Story: Coven" tells the secret history of witches and witchcraft in America. Over 300 years have passed since the turbulent days of the Salem witch trials and those who managed to escape are now facing extinction. Mysterious attacks have been escalating against their kind and young girls are being sent away to a special school in New Orleans to learn how to protect themselves. Wrapped up in the turmoil is new arrival, Zoe (Taissa Farmiga), who is harboring a terrifying secret of her own. Alarmed by the recent aggression, Fiona (Jessica Lange), the long-absent Supreme, sweeps back into town, determined to protect the Coven and hell-bent on decimating anyone who gets in her way.
Update: FX has just released two more teasers, titled Study Hall and Hair Don't.
Study Hall: Our favorite subject? Spelling.
Hair Don't: This fall, prepare for your hair to stand on end...
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Although LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT allows anyone to build complex inventions, there are limits to what you can do with what comes inside the box. This book shows you how to advance the NXT with more than 45 exciting projects that include creating a cool magic wand that writes words in thin air, building a remotely guided vehicle, and constructing sophisticated robots that can sense color, light, temperature, and more. All projects are explained with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, so you'll be able to create them successfully whether you're a novice or an expert. This book also shows you how to expand the programming software and use the alternative language NXC.
New input devices-such as keypads, sensors, and even the human body-are covered, along with fun games such as surfing, PONG, and SIMON. On the serious side, there are classic engineering challenges such as controlling an inverted pendulum, making a robot that follows a wall, and building several light-seeking vehicles. Some projects are just entertaining, such as the Etch-A-NXT; others are useful, such as a motorized camera mount that takes panoramic photographs.
This second edition accounts for the important changes found in the next generation NXT, and it also covers the original concepts in greater depth. Details are presented for practically unlimited expansion of the NXT inputs and outputs by using the I2C communications bus, and several power amplifier designs allow the NXT outputs to drive bigger motors. Instructions are also included for adapting LEGO Power Functions motors to work directly with the NXT.
In the book you'll learn how to
Create sophisticated new sensors for light, magnetism, temperature, pressure, humidity and angle
Advance your nxt creations with alternate software, bluetooth communications, new motors, and muscle wires
Build a galvanic skin response meter, magic wand, numeric keypad, and panoramic camera controller
Play pong, simon, and surfing games


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Among the many forms of marketing, you'll find a branch that has a specialty all of it's own. Business to business direct marketing should be designed to sell your products or services to another business, not individuals.
Advertisement that appears in trade publications and journals is one form of direct marketing. Fliers, mailings and catalogs are another. People tend to think that business to business direct marketing is, in it's core, a technical advertising. They cannot be further away from the truth. Sending office supplies catalog, like the big chains do, to offices and businesses, is a form of a direct marketing technique and is not technical at all. Business advertising is the kind of marketing that looks for a reaction from the reader. The goal is to elicit immediate action.
The strategy is different because the target client is different. Instead of selling to many customers one product at the time, This type of marketing aims at selling many products to one customer. The buyer in the campaign is different because it is part of his job description. He has the company's money to spend and he needs to make a good impression. This creates a difference in relationship that needs to be cultivated.
Some of the same principals of business to person marketing still apply; focusing on the target clients, compiling an accurate mailing list, creating the advertising and making sure it is a call to action on the part of the recipient. A coding system in the mailer or catalog is very useful in determining what worked where. A test of the campaign should be performed, and so on.
The aim of marketing is to create a community with the customers and maintain it by offering incentives and bonuses. Customer satisfaction is very important. Developing added venues of communication with the customer, building retention and loyalty and enlarging the pool of customers by good word of mouth are essential in any business to business direct marketing campaign.


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pfSense IPSec Road Warrior OSX Client And Configuration
If you are not hip to pfSense I suggest you check it out. It is an open source firewall that is making waves in InfoSec. The pfSense guys have a great howto for configuring IPSec VPN on the pfSense firewall as well as making connections via a freeware Windows IPSec VPN client called Shrew Soft which can be read by clicking here. The only item lacking in the article is a recommendation for a Mac OSX client as well as configuration tips for a Mac OSX client which is the sole point of this article. Below is information about where to download a freeware Mac OSX IPSec VPN client and then the necessary configuration to make a connection to the suggested settings noted in the howto of the pfSense web site.


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Ostello Olimpico Vicenza
The Olimpico Hostel, settled AIG, it is found in position benefited under all the points of view.
The Olimpico Hostel, settled AIG, it is found in position benefited under all the points of view, in how much it is found really in the historical center of the city, in front of the famous one 'Olympic Theater', that is destination of numerous tourists during the whole year. It structures is easily attainable with every mean, all it takes is following the indications for the Theater.
The hostel is located in a building of beginning '900 style Liberty but the actual restructuring has happened in the years '90; therefore, the building is equipped with shrewdness that suit the needs of the customers.
To your arrival you will be welcomed from a staff professionally prepared who speaks fluently English, French Spanish, Romanian and Russian . The structure offers 85 places bed in rooms for 4 and 6 people, with toilets on the floor, twin rooms with private bathroom and family rooms private bath.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning
There are also two rooms available for disabled. Being the hostel developed on three floors, served from a comfortable elevator that also allows the disabled people to easily access all the rooms. There is a room for breakfast, a TV room and a free Internet point and free wifi system.
It's possible to pay with the following credit cards: Visa, Maestro and Mastercard.
Since the hostel is in the historical center, the Palladium Course can be reached really easily. In the city center you can also find a large number of restaurant that will satisfy every taste and for every pocket. We suggest you yo taste the famous 'Dried cod Vicentina' or the Venetian ones 'Rices and Bisi.'
In the hostel find a laundry and guest kitchen and in the proximity find parking for free.
Please note, if you are not a Member of Hostelling International there is an extra charge of €3 per person per night. Once you have stayed 6 nights at a HI Hostel you become a HI member, and no extra charges apply for future stays.
Cancellation policy 48hrs.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hostel Facilities & Policies
- Adaptors
- Air Conditioning
- Airport Transfers
- Bicycle hire
- Bicycle parking
- Free Breakfast
- Child Friendly
- Common Room
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Elevator
- Telephone/Fax Facilities
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free WiFi
- Internet Access
- Key Card Access
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Luggage Storage
- Non Smoking
- Outdoor Terrace
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Reading Light
- Shuttle Bus
- Taxes not included
- Vending Machines
- Washing Machine
- Wheelchair Friendly
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 2 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
DirectionsShow MapHide Map
Vicenza is reachable from the highway A4 (Milan - Venice) Exit Vicenza Ovest/Vicenza Est/Vicenza North
From here drive in direction Vicenza Center and than follow the indications for the Olympic Theater and you will find the Hostel.
Vicenza is one of the stops of the line railway Milan-Venice
Service bus from and for Railway Station (lines 1-2-4-5-7) with stop 'Giuriolo Avenue'
The nearest airports to Vicenza are:
Mark Polo to Venice - (60 kms),
Catullo to Verona - Villafranca (60 kms)
SantAngelo of Treviso (68 kms).


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Hi Sally
How long did it take you to find your website?
I bet it took longer than you thought it might!
Now...imagine a video similar to the one to the right, sitting proud at the top of your website.
Would that grab visitors attention? Would it make you stand out from the restaurant down the road?
So what kind of first impression is your website giving out right now? What can you do today, to make sure it's a good one.
Please fill in the contact form below and we'll send you over our digital brochure.
Together, lets bring The Mill At Sonning out of obscurity!
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Chuck Norris Facts is one of about thirty six some odd Windows Phone apps related to the famed action hero. Chuck Norris Facts stands out because it includes some humorous wallpapers and has landed on the Windows Phone Store's New and Rising list.
The Chuck Norris Facts app contains over three thousand facts about Mr. Norris and dozens of wallpapers. Wallpapers that can be pulled up at random or you can choose your favorite to remain in the background. Wallpapers can also be saved to your Windows Phone for use as lockscreen wallpapers. Just go to the settings, find your favorite background image, tap/hold on it and choose Save Image.
Mr. Norris's facts can be shared via email, Facebook or Twitter and directional arrows are present to scan through the facts. If you see a particular fact about Mr. Norris that stands out, you can add it as a favorite for quick retrieval.
Chuck Norris Facts is a decent app for those wishing to learn more about Mr. Norris (who are we to doubt these facts). It would be nice to swipe from fact to fact without the need for directional arrows though. Chuck Norris Facts is a free, ad-supported app that you can find here at the Windows Phone Store.


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On September 27, The Craft of Stone Brewing Co.: Liquid Lore, Epic Recipes and Unabashed Arrogance will be unleashed on the world. The book's publisher, Ten Speed Press, sent me an advance copy. I just got it in the mail yesterday and anxiously skimmed through it. It looks promising and I wanted to share a quick preview.
The book, by Greg Koch and Steve Wagner with Randy Clemens, is written in three parts:
- Part 1: Provides a primer on beer, documents its journey through history, and tells Stone Brewing's backstory.
- Part 2: It's all about the beer! Describes Stone's brews and the inspiration behind them.
- Part 3: Make your own! Recipes are provided for 19 favorites from Stone Brewing World Garden and Bistro (including the BBQ Duck Tacos I enjoyed when I visited Stone in June). But wait, it gets better! The secrets behind 18 of Stone's beers (including Anniversary Ales and Collaborations) are revealed in 5 gallon all-grain recipes. Sorry extract brewers... Maybe this will provide me with added inspiration to make the jump to all-grain.
I plan to read the book cover to cover during the next week, and will provide a more detailed review. In the meantime, if you want to lean more, check it out at Amazon or your favorite bookseller. Full Disclosure: If you pre-order the book using this link, Amazon pays me a referral fee (at no added cost to you). I have no clue how much, but hopefully it'll add up to enough to buy me a beer. Preferably, Stone's new 15th Anniversary Ale...


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When buying a computer you will be faced with two options: a desktop PC or a laptop. Which one you end up buying will depend on your needs and, of course, your budget.
A desktop PC is one that will reside on a desk in your office or bedroom. It will come with separate parts — usually a tower, which contains the brains of the PC as well as the DVD drive. It will usually come with a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
On the other hand, a laptop (or notebook) is an all-in-one device that is portable. It can be carried with you from room to room, between home and work, or used while on the road (when travelling on a train, for example). Laptops have a battery that can last anywhere between one and a half hours to four hours, depending on the type of programs you use. Laptops have a built-in monitor, a built-in keyboard and a built-in mouse, and they can vary in size from 10 inches to 18 inches.
In the old days, if you wanted a fast computer, you had to buy a desktop PC. Currently the performance of a desktop PC and a laptop is similar and, in some cases, equal. The only area in which desktop PCs and laptops can differ greatly is in their ability to play games; although there are gaming laptops, they tend to be less powerful than desktop PCs. If you want a computer to play the latest games, then you should definitely consider a desktop PC. If you want to buy a computer just so that you can view photos, use the Internet or type up documents and spreadsheets, then a laptop is a good choice.
The key specifications to look for when buying a desktop PC or a laptop are the CPU, RAM (memory), graphics adapter and hard drive. The CPU is the brains of the computer; the RAM is the space where all your programs will be loaded (the more RAM you have, the more programs you can load); the graphics adapter (also known as the graphics card or graphics controller) determines how well your computer will play games; and the hard drive determines how many programs, music files, documents, videos and e-mails you will be able to store on your computer.
Laptops will generally have lower specifications than desktop PCs, although there's not much in it these days. A typical laptop might have less RAM and a smaller hard drive than a similarly priced desktop PC, and it will also have a less powerful graphics adapter. The CPU, which makes a big difference in computer performance, is often the same between a laptop and a PC. For the best performance in a laptop or a desktop PC, look for a model with Intel's Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7 CPUs, or AMD's Phenom II CPUs.
Screen size
When buying a laptop, you will need to decide what size screen will be suitable for your needs. A 15in (measured diagonally) screen means the notebook will be heavy, but you will be able to view a lot more programs on the screen at once, and in some cases fit more windows on the screen. A 14.1in screen offers a good balance between size and portability. You should look for a 13in screen or a 12in screen if you want a laptop that will be easy to carry with you on the road. Opt for a 10in netbook if all you need is a small and light laptop for browsing the Web, accessing social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, and viewing your photos.
For a desktop PC, a 22in widescreen monitor offers the best value for money, and 24in and 27in models are also available if you want something larger. It's worth spending a bit more on the monitor, and even upsizing to a 24in model if you can afford it, because the monitor is the one device that you will have to look at every time you use your PC.
Burning CDs and DVDs
Nearly all desktop PCs and laptops now come with a DVD burner, even if you choose to buy a sub-$1000 laptop (provided it's not a netbook). Most laptops have a DVD burner built in, but smaller laptops, such as slimline models, may supply a DVD burner as an external unit that needs to be plugged into the laptop (in some cases it is an optional extra, so it's best to check); netbooks will not have a DVD burner at all. With a DVD burner you can burn CDs as well as DVDs. Blu-ray combo drives are also available for PCs and notebooks. These allow you to play Blu-ray movies, as well as burn CDs and DVDs. A Blu-ray writer is required if you want to burn your own Blu-ray discs.
Do new laptops and desktop PCs come with software?
Nearly all laptops and desktop PCs come with a version of Microsoft Windows 7 preinstalled. They should also come with software for burning CDs and DVDs and watching movies; the brand of laptop or desktop PC you buy will determine exactly what this software is. Some laptops and desktops may also include office application software, games or educational software. Many models may also come with software to protect your computer from viruses.
Why buy a laptop?
If you want a computer that you can use at home, as well as take to work, then you will need a laptop. Also, you may choose to buy a laptop if you want to have more freedom to roam when using your computer at home. A fully charged laptop can give you a few hours of use and will let you work from your living room, bedroom or even your backyard. On the other hand, a desktop PC will restrict you to working from the location where the PC is installed.
Why buy a desktop PC?
If you want a computer that can store a huge amount of music files or a computer that will let you play games, then a desktop PC is a good choice. A powerful desktop PC is generally less expensive than a powerful notebook with similar grunt, and a desktop PC also has an advantage in that it can be easily expanded if your needs change (you can add more storage, RAM or a better graphics card at a later date). A laptop cannot be expanded to the same extent that a desktop PC can, although you can change the hard drive and in most cases add more RAM.


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While pursuing a master's degree in aerospace guidance, navigation, and control theory at UT Austin, Terry Hill got an opportunity to work at NASA JSC as a primary investigator on a project his educational advisor was conducting. This led to him being accepted into the Aeroscience and Flight Mechanics division as a graduate co-op in 1998, and an offer of full-time employment in 1999. Since then, Hill has worked on a variety of projects including the Orbital Space Plane, the STS-114 Return to Flight mission, the navigation software for space station assembly missions, and the X-38 Crew Return Vehicle. He is currently developing NASA's next-generation spacesuit as the Engineering Project Manager for the Constellation Spacesuit System.
NASA Tech Briefs: How did you come to pursue a career with NASA?
Terry Hill: I originally was in college and part of the graduate co-op program. My professor had gotten me in the door at NASA through a contract he had at the Johnson Space Center. Through the process of working here under contract, the powers-that-be liked the work that I did and encouraged me to get into the graduate co-op program. Upon completion of my graduate co-op program they had me converted to a full-time employee. That's how I got in. It was not part of the grand, master scheme of things in my life; it was a very pleasant surprise.
NTB:What year was that?
Hill: I became full-time in the spring of 1999.
NTB: You have a master's degree in aerospace guidance, navigation, and control theory, and in your 12-year career with NASA you've worked on a variety of projects including the orbital space plane, developing and testing tools for the STS-114 Return to Flight mission, navigation systems for the space station assembly missions and X-38 Crew Return Vehicle (CRV), and avionics hardware for the space station and CRV. How did you go from that background to designing spacesuits?
Hill: That's a very good question. Actually, my career was a very torturous path mostly driven by programatics – as one program wound down, I would be transferred to a new program. A series of events after the tile repair activity for the return to flight missions concluded, that was when the ESAS (Exploration Systems Architecture Study), which was the precursor to the Constellation program, was going on. The branch that I was working in developed EVA tools and spacesuits, and at that point in time they had a need to start supporting their next-generation spacesuit development project. So, given my skills with project management and experience with hardware development over a ten-year period, management decided to place me on this spacesuit task.
Actually, given my aerospace background, you get a broad education on all of the different engineering disciplines, which is ideal for spacesuit development because, you know, a spacesuit is a vehicle. If you get a leak, you've got propulsion [laughs]. But given that background of all different systems, they thought it would be a good match, and it was.
NTB: I imagine you'd have to be knowledgeable about a broad range of disciplines – fabrics and materials, pressurization, thermodynamics…
Hill:That's correct, yes
NTB:How different are the spacesuits worn by today's astronauts from those worn by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin when they walked on the moon 41 years ago ?
Hill: Well, as you know, there's a guiding design principle that form follows function, so in a lot of respects they're the same. But in some respects they're a lot different. For example, the lunar suits that were used by the Apollo crew all had pressure, they all had radios, they all had life-support systems, they all met thermal requirements. Now, some of the key differences are the type of material that was used for thermal management, and also some of the mobility elements. For example, the Apollo suits didn't have a lot of bearings and joints, per se, so that's why you saw them kind of loping across the lunar surface. They found that much easier than trying to force the suit in 1/6-gravity to try to conform to their natural walking motion.
Today's suits, where we are allowed to deal with weight constraints or mass constraints, we add in a mobility element, which allows a much more natural movement for their bodies. Of course, for the next-generation suits we're looking at advanced materials for fire protection and protection on launch, thermal management on Abort to Earth-type environments, and also next-generation thermal management for, like, Mars.


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Treasury prices rose for a third day on Wednesday, pushing yields down from their highest level in months, as traders used last week's sell off as a point of entry in anticipation for more fiscal and economic uncertainty in the weeks ahead. "The bearish duration momentum in the first week of 2013 is starting to fade as the market realizes the debt limit debate ahead would be just as contentious if not more so than the mini-cliff one," said George Goncalves, a bond strategist at Nomura Securities. Yields on 10-year notes TMUBMUSD10Y, -3.47%, which move inversely to prices, fell 4 basis points to 1.87%. Still, the relatively high yields should draw in demand to the government's auction of 10-year notes later in the session.
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Swimming Pool Blog
by Rob Cox, April 22, 2012
Earth Day: How to make your pool more eco-friendly
Your swimming pool may be the largest energy using part of your entire household. Not necessarily, however. There are lots of eco-friendly pool products now that save energy, heat, chemicals and water.
There are also methods or practices that can do the same, reducing your pool's hungry demand for power, chemicals and water. This in turn will reduce the effect that your pool has on the environment.
In honor of Earth Day 2012, let's look at 5 methods and 5 products that will make your swimming pool more eco-friendly.
Green Methods of Pool Care:
1. Run the Pump Less. Some folks run the pool pump all day and night. Instead, experiment with reduced run times. With a pool pump timeclock, run the pump an hour less each week, until you notice hazy water. Then increase by 1-2 hours. With an adequate size pump/filter, you should be able to filter 10-12 hrs daily. Add more time during very hot times of the year.
2. Use fewer Chemicals. Using Conditioner, also known as Stabilizer will protect your chlorine from the sun, and you'll use far less Chlorine. Phosphate removers starve algae, and is far more efficient than repeatedly fighting with chlorine or algaecides. Keeping your pH and Alkalinity levels balanced will improve your chlorine efficacy.
3. Backwash Less. Some folks backwash once a week, whether they need to or not. Backwashing only when the pressure gauge tells you to saves time and water. Wait until the gauge is 8-10 lbs above the 'clean', or starting pressure.
Another tip is to not fully backwash, but 'bump' a D.E. filter by doing a 'quick-wash', or a backwash cycle for only 15 seconds. Return the selector to Filter position and turn on pump again for 15 secs. Repeat. Instead of fully backwashing, this process mixes up the DE cake and trapped dirt, and will extend your filter cycles, saving water and DE powder. For sand filters, backwashing for only 30 seconds can help save water, as most of the dirt is trapped in the top 2 inches of filter sand. Sand filters also tend to filter better, when they are a little bit dirty. In both cases, you will need to backwash fully eventually, when bumping no longer brings down the pressure for many days.
4. Turn down the Heat. If you use a gas pool heater, turning down the heat by just 1 degree can save 10% in gas. Reducing your natural gas consumption, may reduce 'fracking', which may reduce earthquakes! Maybe that's a stretch, but it does reduce pool heater emissions and will save you money too.
If you only use the pool on the weekends, heating it from Friday - Sunday will usually use less gas than keeping it heated all week long. Using a cover, either automatic or a solar blanket, is one of the best methods for reducing pool heater demand.
5. Keep the pool cleaner. More brushing, vacuuming and skimming. If there is less debris in the pool, you'll need less chemicals, filtering and backwashing to keep the water clear. A little more elbow grease on your part will make your pool more eco-friendly.
Green Pool Products:
1. Cartridge Filters. These are considered green because you don't need to backwash, the cartridge elements inside are removed and cleaned with a garden hose. This can save thousands of gallons per year in waste water, and reduce the amount of treated water and DE powder pumped into local watersheds.
2. DE Powder Substitutes, DE powder is organic, but it's known to be hazardous to aquatic life, in large concentrations. It is also classified as a mild carcinogenic to humans, so it may be best to limit your exposure to DE powder.
3. Mineral Purifiers. Such as Nature2 or Frog mineral systems. These use the power of copper and silver ions to reduce the amount of chlorine needed to keep your pool water clean and clear. Reducing chlorine use makes swimmers more comfortable, but also reduces the chlorine production and transportation.
4. Heat Pumps. Electric heat pumps consume about as much power as a 100 watt light bulb while they are running. In comparison to gas heaters, the equal of amount of power consumed (in gas) is thought to be up to 4x greater. Heat pump users are thrilled with their quiet pool heaters, which emit no carbon monoxide and are safe to have around the house.
5. Enzymes. The same type of enzymes that clean up oil spills can be used in your swimming pool to digest oils that use up chlorine and gum up filter media. They reduce the organic content in the water, which means you'll need less chemicals and filtering to otherwise remove.
I could go on and on with the Green Pool Products that we have that can help save money and reduce your pool's environmental impact - but I like the symmetry of 5 and 5 ~ so let's stop there.
Do something for your planet today, make one change in your pool practices or products that can make a difference!


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19 April 2011 at 11.24am
In June, The Royal Ballet performs Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet at The 02 in Greenwich. This new space puts the ballet classic in a new light – bringing an element of the big screen to it, but still with a live orchestra and dancers, and with MacMillan's acclaimed choreography untouched. Live-screen relays will show all the action from three 10-metre screens around the dome, and there will be interlinking film (scenes of dramatized footage), shot by the Ballet Boyz, with a narrated voice-over to guide the audience through the plot complexities - a step up from the opera glasses and programme notes of old. (More on this in a coming blog.)
In a new light
The ROH lighting department is tasked with re-imagining its designs for The O2 stage where the dancers will be thrust forward into a horseshoe-shaped auditorium (half of the full arena). The space is five-times as big as the Royal Opera House and the stage somewhat wider.
Says Nick Ware, senior lighting manager, "People don't realise the sense of drama there. It's quite a thrilling, theatrical place, with its steeply raked sides, that rise 30-metres high at quite an angle. There's a surprising sense of proximity to the main stage. It's not really like any other performance space I've seen."
"The new lighting is very dramatic - bolder and stronger than for the main house. You will be able to see beams of light in the air, accentuated by smoke, it will be very atmospheric, full of character and drama."
On stage, there is no proscenium, no wings, no drop cloths to disguise scene changes, no scenery to be flown in from above. Instead much of the stage architecture and atmosphere will be achieved by John B. Read's new lighting designs. In some way, the lights will create the stage architecture giving a sense of space and volume. Each colour has its own unique number and title. For Romeo and Juliet, colours include 'Skelton Exotic Sangria' – a sultry, deep purple, good for concert lighting and special effects, 'pale lavender', and all shades of blue: 'cool', 'sky', 'nile', 'sea', 'azure', 'primary' and 'peacock'. All the lights are all operated from one central automated panel, and the sequences are devised in a visualization suite using a computer 3D mock-up of the arena using the simulation software as developed by Disney in its Pixar animations.
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Dear students,
For unit five I would like you to submit an electronic Stash-it. In it you will have all the words from the unit described and illustrated. Give "not" examples if it applies. For instance showing that x and x squared are not like terms.
As well I would like you to hand in your work for the Kayak for Rent Challenge problem from page 204 in your textbook,electronically.
The last thing I want you to do is give examples for the Outcomes for Chapter 5 to show you can do the work, from your self assessment. Also tell the colour you are for that outcome.Example:
5.1 I can use mathematical terminology to describe polynomials:green x monomial, -2x + 5, binomial, 3x + 7y - 4, trinomial, 2a - 3b - 5c -7 polynomial, etc.
I would like this work submitted to me at firstname.lastname@example.com no later than Friday January 21, 2011. As usual if you have any questions see me.
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Here's selection of photos from Hannover Fair in 2011, highlighting some of the key fluid power booths at the Motion, Drive and Automation trade show, with product and booth snapshots. We also show the popularity of all the fairs by showing the foot traffic throughout the exhibition. Hannover Fair will be held April 8-12. Read the related article for a list of key fluid power exhibitors now.
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Hezekiah Niles, writes, in Niles' Weekly Register (10/21/1826),
Niles was probably not the first person to express that economic fallacy, nor has he been the last. Keynes said we owe it to ourselves," by way of excusing public debt. Yes, you can be pedantic and say that yes, literally, had the canal been paid for with dollars that had "New York" written on them, only a few of them would have been initially spent or taken out of state. But that's not really Niles' point. His point is that it literally didn't cost anything, just like Keynes' point is that public debt doesn't cost anything because we're just paying the interest to ourselves.
This all is yet another flavor of Bastiat's broken window fallacy. In this fallacy, a vandal breaks a window, and creates employment for the glazier. And yet that doesn't make sense, because the world isn't made better, and more people aren't employed by destroying things. The key is what is seen and what is not seen. What is not seen -- and it's hard to see because it ends up not existing -- and not seeing is not believing -- is whatever the homeowner would have done with the money besides repairing windows.
Similarly, what Keynes and Niles miss is what would have been done with the money had it not been spent on a canal, or borrowed and spent by the government. Don't be fooled by "We owe it to ourselves."


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Shalmainia wrote:Lots of reports of incomplete file uploading recently 0_o
Then allow me to offer a solution.
To Uploaders: If you get an incomplete instant, drop the file in megamanager and it will fix it everytime.
To Linkhunters: Check your links. If you get one that you know the file size is too small for the length of video then I guess find another link. Or contact an uploader. Whatever works.
All the rest is for noobs who are trying to learn to become one of the above: Mega can be tricky. It's known for giving incomplete files as download links when you get an instant return attempting to upload something that it already has on it's servers. Noone really knows the cause for this, maybe incomplete intial uploads, (not likely since Mega doesn't give links unless upload completes) or maybe it's MegaUpload trying to save a little space here and there. Either way using MegaManager will fix it. Usually instantly.
Typical File Sizes:
Standard XviD/DivX/DVDrip/.avi with a runtime of an hour and a half or so: No less that 680-700. Anything less is either incomplete or terrible quality and you don't want either, so to hell with that file/link. It just has to stay under a gig unless you're willing to split and re-upload and/or convert.
Standard XviD/DivX/HDTVrip/.avi with a runtime of an hour or so: No less than 350. Some will argue and say "I find them at 300 a lot" and ok, fine. But if you're going for quality look for file sizes between 350-550 as a general rule. 550 being awesome quality. This is especially the case in premium shows like True Blood and Dexter.
Standard XviD/DivX/HDTVrip/.avi with a runtime of a half an hour or so: 175 MB for American releases and 233 for British.
Standard XviD/DivX/TVrip/.avi with a runtime of a half an hour or so: Noone's even still reading at this point so I can say whatever the hell I want. All this thinking is killing my buzz.
Those sizes do not apply to other video formats like .mp4, .mkv, and whatever else. But if your purpose is IceFilms related, .avi is all you need.


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Susanne McGinnis is a versatile visual artist who takes her inspiration from the decorative and ornamental arts. She lives in New York City and trained at the Art Students League, Parsons School of Design and the National Academy of Design. She has exhibited widely and her works are in many private and corporate collections.
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Tooling Update
New Die-Design Software Release Equipped to Optimize Draw-Bead Forces
The OP module promises to reduce product development time and manufacturing costs by reducing incidents of wrinkling, thinning and tearing with limited effort (see before and after photos). The OP guided user interface makes optimization viable for a larger set of users, since special optimization expertise is not required, say company officials. Additionally, the latest computing platforms combined with an efficient solver eliminate demanding computing requirements.
"This solution will allow quick and accurate optimization of die-face design, saving critical product-development time, says Arthur Tang, ETA vice president. "Engineers now can go beyond identifying problem areas by incorporating design optimization to improve performance and quality—removing wrinkles and cracks."
The OP module will use the same common interface as the other four Dynaform modules—Blank Size Engineering, Die Face Engineering, Formability Simulation and Die System Analysis. Each of the four modules also has been enhanced in Version 5.9.ETA: www.eta.com
See also: ETA Dynaform
Related Enterprise Zones: Software, Tool & Die
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