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Harriet Jacobs was born in North Carolina in 1813. She was born a slave but "never knew it till six years of happy childhood had passed away." Both of Jacobs' parents were mulattos (children of a White father and a Negro mother), and her family, including her brother, lived together in a comfortable home. When Jacobs' was six, her mother died. It was at this time that she learned she was a slave. Still her life was not difficult. Her mistress was very kind to her and imposed no disagreeable tasks on her. However, upon the death of her mistress, Jacobs found her situation becoming increasingly intolerable. Jacobs was only fifteen when "Dr. Flint," her master, began his sexual pursuit of her. This abuse and the resulting oppression from Flint's wife forced Jacobs to take drastic measures to protect herself. She encouraged a relationship with "Mr. Sands," a white, unmarried lawyer and eventually bore two children by him, the first child (a son) when she was sixteen years old and a daughter when she was eighteen.
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grandmother's house, located in the same town as "Dr. Flint's" residence.
Jacobs was twenty-two years old. She spent the next seven years living
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The members of Calvary Episcopal Church in Fletcher hope to move prayer outside this spring by creating a prayer labyrinth in the churchyard.
The members of Calvary Episcopal Church in Fletcher hope to move prayer outside this spring by creating a prayer labyrinth in the churchyard.
"You think of it as a journey," church member Jo Miller said of the planned outdoor labyrinth. "It's a path that is circuitous, and there are a lot of twists and turns. You can concentrate on the path and let go of other things."
When it opens, the prayer labyrinth will be available to church members and the public.
The church recently began raising money to create the outdoor labyrinth with a craft sale and silent auction that earned about $3,500.
"People have really pulled together and supported it," Miller said.
She said she was not sure whether the church will need to raise more money as the project progresses.
Planners hope to build a large labyrinth with sand and gravel in the grass of the church yard near a public cemetery behind the church. They also want to include benches along the way that will allow people to take their time as they walk. Building the labyrinth outdoors also means it will be open at all times.
"People can walk the labyrinth in a short time or a long time," Miller said.
The church plans to hold a ground-breaking ceremony for the labyrinth after Easter or in early May, with a dedication later in the summer, once the path is complete.
The Rev. Elizabeth Canham, an associate priest at Calvary, will lead a series of talks on Wednesday evenings after Easter that will focus on using the labyrinth as a tool for worshipers on their spiritual journeys.
Calvary Episcopal has offered an indoor canvas prayer labyrinth to members for a number of years. It was bought in 2004 just before a priest at the church went on sabbatical. It gave church members the chance to symbolically travel with their minister. The labyrinth became a popular prayer aid for some after it was introduced in 2004.
But the canvas labyrinth is not available at all times because it must be put away to make room for other activities in the church. It also is unavailable when the church is closed.
Having a labyrinth outdoors and available most of the time will allow church members more time to use the path and allow the church to reach out to members of the community who might want to use it, Miller said.
A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that represents wholeness. It is not a maze because a labyrinth does not include dead ends. It is not designed as a puzzle to be solved, according to information provided by Jill Meares, the church's director of Christian formation.
"Even though you may feel lost, you cannot get lost walking the labyrinth," according to the information.
Meares recommended that people begin walking a labyrinth by first praying and then slowly moving along the path. The walk then unfolds in three stages.
"The inward journey allows us to let go of things that keep us from being whole — things that prevent us from connecting with God," according to the information from Meares. "In the center is the space for meditative prayer and peace. The outward journey is about our relationship with our selves, with others, and with the world as seen through our relationship with God."
Miller said walking a labyrinth benefits people for different reasons.
"It takes you to the center. Then you find your way back out," she said. "For me, it's about letting go of stuff. It's sort of like a meditation prayer tool."
Calvary Episcopal Church is at 2840 Hendersonville Road in Fletcher. For more information about the church and its prayer labyrinth, visit www.calvaryfletcher.org.


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With a damp summer elevating the ideal conditions for mosquitoes, health officials are urging caution as the first case of West Nile Virus for the year has been confirmed in Oklahoma County.
With a damp summer elevating the ideal conditions for mosquitoes, health officials are urging caution as the first case of West Nile Virus for the year has been confirmed in Oklahoma County.
That's a concern for many, including the Purin family of Shawnee.
Julie Purin said the cooler temperatures are prompting them to spend more time outside. They are battling the nuisance of mosquitoes every way they can, but the pesky critters manage to make their way into the house, so they've all had mosquito bites.
"It's probably worse than it's ever been," Purin said, adding the mosquito problem began in June and has continued.
"It's hard to be upset with the rain — we're thankful," Purin said, but the rain has made the mosquito problem worse, "and they just won't die."
Pottawatomie County Health Department officials encourage residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting WNV, a mosquito-borne illness.
While summertime typically marks the beginning of the high-risk period for exposure to WNV in Oklahoma, the cooler temperature and outdoor activities are providing more opportunities for people to encourage WNV-infected mosquitoes.
"We want to remind everyone to use insect repellent when outdoors and mosquito-proof their home and yard," said Pottawatomie County Health Department Administrative Director Brenda Potts.
Oklahoma experienced a record year of WNV activity last year. She said 176 cases of WNV were confirmed among Oklahoma residents, including 15 deaths. During 2012, cases ranged in persons from age 1 to 93 years.
"Anyone can be bitten by a mosquito and acquire WNV," Potts said. "Although we cannot predict the severity of this year's WNV season, it is important for everyone to know the highest risk months in Oklahoma for WNV exposure occur from July through October. We urge everyone to protect themselves now against mosquito bites."
She suggests the following precautions be taken.
• Use an insect repellent containing DEET on exposed skin and clothing when you go outdoors, particularly if you are outside between dusk and dawn when WNV-infected mosquitoes are more likely to bite. (Insect repellent with permethrin should be used on clothing only.)
• Repair or install window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out of your home.• Prevent items such as buckets, cans, pool covers, flowerpots, and tires from holding standing water so mosquitoes don't have a place to breed.
• Empty your pet's outdoor water bowl and refill daily.
• Clean leaves and debris from rain gutters regularly to ensure they are not clogged.
WNV is spread through the bite of the Culex mosquito, which feeds on infected birds and then transmits the virus when biting humans, horses, and some other mammals.
Symptoms of WNV include sudden onset of fever, headache, dizziness, and muscle weakness. Long-lasting complications can include difficulty concentrating, migraine headaches, extreme muscle weakness and tremors, and paralysis of a limb. If one or more of these symptoms develop, especially after suffering mosquito bites within the previous two weeks, a health care provider should be contacted. Persons over the age of 50 are at greatest risk of developing severe neurological disease from WNV infection. Some of the neurological effects of WNV may be permanent or fatal.
For more information, contact the Pottawatomie County Health Department at (405)273-2157, or visit the Oklahoma State Department of Health's WNV website at http://go.usa.gov/wpz.


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|December 16, 2012, 10:49 AM
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Black Rifles Accurate Enough for Hunting and Self-Defense?
If I had one black rifle, and needed to use it for self-defense & hunting (let's see everything from deer down), what might you suggest?
|December 16, 2012, 10:52 AM
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Something in a caliber that's legal for "deer on down" in your state.
Were it me, for my hunting, 6.8SPC would be a minimum ...... though 6.5G would be better. Something in a .308 based case would be better yet (.243/7-08/.308).
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|December 16, 2012, 11:01 AM
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And if you only get 1 gun, and there's no more law, and it has to serve
2 purposes?
What might you suggest? Same or lower like .223?
|December 16, 2012, 11:13 AM
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I would want some bigger than a .223 for whitetail deer or larger game.
I would feel very ok with something based in a .308 case like jimbob said.
.223 would be adequate for deer, but shot placement is going to be critical.
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FAL with a fixed 4X Hensoldt scope. "Minute of adversary" to 600 yds, who needs more, or can justify a 600+yd shot as "self defence"?
165 Gr Sierra Gameking @2650FPS from this .308 will drop evrything up to a bull moose at any reasonable range for game shooting assuming you place the bullet well.
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|December 16, 2012, 11:56 AM
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I'd agree with Wogpotter if I were to have only 1 "black rifle" (which I would paint medium gray) it use on "everything" in North America. I'd get a good FN-FAL. [2 to2.3 MOA is about what most will do with good ammo] However if I were to be a bit more realistic about the mission statement I'd probably look at the area and targets you will have to shoot at. If a man can afford to go all over the continent and shoot "everything", he can afford more than one rifle. If such a man can go "anywhere" he can afford ammo.
So with that said, I would say that if ammo is to be loaded yourself and you have the money to get enough brass, powder, primers and bullets to last for many years, the best choice for MOST shooters in the USA (as of now at least) is the AR-15 in 6.8 SPC. {good rifles in this caliber will shoot sub MOA with ammo they like] It's got ballistics in the same league as the 257 Roberts factory load (of the 1950s) It's an excellent round for deer, antelope and of course, enemies and it is smaller and lighter than the 308 round. The reason I say "MOST" shooters would be best armed with this rifle is that 88% of Americans live in cities. Shooting elk and moose and bears is not a real concern to them in MOST cases.
The "down side" to the AR in 6.8 is that the rifles are a bit pricy and the ammo is quite pricy if you don't load it yourself.
If the cost is an issue than perhaps the "best" rifle for most shooters might just be a good AK_47. [ A good AK with an American made barrel will shoot 3-4 MOA and some do a bit better] The ammo is cheap, accuracy is good enough for hunting or fighting out to 200 meters and out to 300 or even 350 in the hands of a good shot. The rifles are about as reliable as they can be. A quad rail forend makes them easy to scope or mount an optical dot sight on and is not very expensive.
One of my all time favorite military rifles for use in the field (I do not live in or near a city) is still the WW2 M-1 Garand. [Rack grade M-1s shoot about 3 MOA and very good ones can shoot close to 1 MOA but can't be field stripped too many times if they are to maintain that degree of accuracy. 2.5 MOA is a realistic expectation for a good M1 with a good barrel]
It carries and feels like a rifle, fires the 30-06 round and with hand loads and correct powders, shoots bullets from 150 to 220 grains. It is not as "good' as the FAL, the G-3, the M-14 or the SCAR Heavy as a combat rifle, but I am sure that doesn't matter as much as many would think. If you win a fight with a lone enemy or a small group of enemies you just got what ever he had in most cases. If you loose a fight, --------well then your problems on this earth are over. You will either have untold problems in the next world, or none at all, depending on what you decided to do with your faith in this life.
So please do yourself the service of realistically defining the mission statement and establishing a realistic budget before you go out and buy a rifle. Remember that over a period of about 10 years, the rifle can be the cheapest part. The ammo is what is going to cost the most if you are an avid shooter.
Anyway, That's my 2 cents worth-----------
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|December 16, 2012, 12:11 PM
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Hunting deer on down plus SD is a bit of a stretch for one caliber but I'd say an AR in 5.56 makes a lot of sense here. If you find it's not adequate for heavier game a second rifle can come into play. Maybe a used bolt action at a good price.
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JimBob, why do you think the FAL wrecks brass?
I have been loading my own for my FALs since the 70s and it's always been just fine. I have owned 5 FALS since the mid 70s from 5 different countries and all have worked better with hand loads than any other auto 308s I have ever loaded for.
These include a converted M-1 Garand, two M1As, an FNAR, four different AR-10 style rifles, a Winchester M100, a Remington 742 and a few G-3s and their clones.
The German G-3 (HK91 and CETMEs ) are a bit hard on brass, but I have loaded from them too. Brass life is not as good, but even they work just fine with reloaded ammo. The dents in the cases are minor and don't effect the ammo at all as far as I can tell.
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I was under the impression that is shared the same roller-delayed blowback system of the CTME and G-3 ..... I stand corrected.
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|December 16, 2012, 12:49 PM
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Still, being as how I don't have a quartermaster branch supporting me and mine .... I'd stick with a bolt gun.
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|December 16, 2012, 03:02 PM
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I'm in complete agreement with WYOSMITH here. I'd probably say 3~3 1/2 MOA with factory milsurp, but mine will do 2 with handloads.
FALs can be hard on brass, but its easy to fix with a few simple changes. Mostly the complaint was severly dinged case mouths with a dent so sharp-shouldered that reloading was problematic. To clarify, compared to a bolt action every single semi-auto is hard on brass to a lesser or greater degree.
To make a FAL brass friendly:
Don't add on alloy scope mounts with a different internal profile from the military sheet metal. The internal shape & that rolled lover front/top section of the ejection port is there for a reason, its part of the ejection system, mess with it & you'll have brass kisses & dinged brass.
Do use the FAL's biggest advantage an adjustable gas system! You can actually tune the gas operation for individual loads without tools. Correctly adjusted a FAL will; drop all its brass in a neat 15" circle 12' out at 2 O'clock. If it isnt then I'll bet you have dinged brass & brass kisses.
Do check the angle of the ejector face, adjust it with a stone, if needed. Most 1911 .45 shoters know all about this just ask them.
I've reloaded fired brass 5~6 times. Less than a bolt gun, but not bad for a self-stuffer.
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|December 16, 2012, 03:28 PM
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just about any of them. most AR15s are capable of MOA out of the box on a good day. guns chambered in x39mm soviet calibers like the SKS, and AK47/74s are less accurate but at self defense ranges are still good enough to do the job.
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|December 16, 2012, 04:13 PM
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I am there right now. My chosen AR (Rem R-15) is plenty accurate, and successfully killed a large bodied buck this year. While I wouldn't place it among the greatest white-tail rounds ever made it is sufficient when loaded with proper ammo such as Nosler Partitions, or Barnes TSX or something along those lines. It will never have the power my .280 or 7-08 has but then again its a lot lighter, and holds more ammo, which plays into the SD role. Its not the end all be all of any particular job but excels in some areas and "gets by" in the others.
Many on this board and AR15.com unknowingly tutored me as I read the posts about AR's, I assumed if I could get consistent Minute of Hubcap accuracy at 100 yards I would be happy, now I expect much better. My particular rifle gives up some things like power (it will never be a .243 let along a .308) but it gets the job done. It will never be a short compact weapon suitable for CQB, but I don't intend it to be, although it is shorter than just about any rifle I own.
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My DPMS LR308 is stone cold reliable, consistently sub moa with decent ammo, has sufficient power for virtually any north American animal, two legs or four.
Ammo is readily available at any walmart. If 20 rounds of .308 are not enough to solve your problem, then reload or RUN.
IMnvHO the best combination of power, accuracy, firepower, ammo supply that you could buy. Mine is #1 on my bug-out list and on my what if list.
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|December 16, 2012, 05:03 PM
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A lightweight 16" AR carbine with a 1:7 or 1:8 twist to shoot heavier bullets with a 1-4X scope on it. Weight will be under 7 lbs if you choose scope and mounts carefully.
With the scope on 1X or 2X it makes a great SD package at close range. With the scope on 3X or 4X you have the ability to shoot accurately to at least 300 yards.
With 60 gr or heavier conventional bullets, or the Barnes bullets in any weight, it is more than adequate for any deer out to around 200 yards. I wouldn't hunt anything larger than deer or pronghorn and I wouldn't take a shot farther than about 200 yards.
At the last count I had only 6 states where rifles are allowed did not allow 223 for deer and at least 2 of those are considering changing that. Odds are good it is, or will be legal in most any state where rifles are allowed.
If not legal for hunting in my state I'd still buy the AR and either use something else for deer, or just use it anyway.
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The supply chain.
You have to be that, too.
Even if you have a 10K rounds stocked up, you'll chew through them much faster with a semi- .....I do.
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I know of no semi-auto rifle which will NOT hold minute of torso within any rationally-viewed "self defense" distance. Most will easily hold minute of cranium. Necessary accuracy mostly depends on the skill and adrenalin control of the shooter.
Pretty much, any halfway-decent ammo will suffice for defense.
Modern R&D has made the .223 a reasonable deer cartridge; it's always been useful for coyotes and smaller animals.
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From enchiladas to pasta to pie, there are many ways to serve sweet potatoes. Not only is this autumn powerfood versatile, but each dish delivers an abundance of beta-carotene, Vitamins B6 and D, Iron and Magnesium. Here are our 15 favorite ways to eat this underground gem.
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Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Ginger Pecan Crust: The name alone induces mouth-watering. The health benefits of ginger and sweet potato cancel out the caloric cheesecake part, right?
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Terrace House 2 is the name given to a ca. 4,000 m² insula lying directly in the Roman city centre of Ephesus. Due to its exceptionally good state of preservation – not only are the rich furnishings of the ground floors of the individual residences partially preserved, but also those of the upper storeys – Terrace House 2 counts amongst the most scientifically important and moreover most remarkable monuments of its type. The special state of preservation results in the fact that the structure not only allows a classification and analysis based on ground plan, chronology and history of style, but also represents an almost inexhaustible source for the material culture of the Roman period, for analyses of function, and for sociological and psychological aspects in the study of domestic architecture.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa – Kayla McBride scored a career-high 28 points and top-seeded Notre Dame advanced to the regional semifinals of the NCAA tournament with a 74-57 win over Iowa on Tuesday night.
Skylar Diggins had 16 as the Fighting Irish (33-1) extended their school-record winning streak to 28 games and finished 13-0 on the road.
Notre Dame will next face 12th-seeded Kansas in Norfolk, Va., on Sunday.
McBride had 23 points in the first half as the Irish built a 12-point advantage. The lead reached 59-39 on Diggins' layup with 15:30 left as Notre Dame reached the round of 16 for the 11th time in 17 seasons.
Bethany Doolittle had 16 for Iowa (21-13), which went 0 for 11 from 3-point range and had 21 turnovers.


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Forums : MFLS Central Forum Thread : Week 17 Matches [R]
from Weirder Bremen
on Mon 6/22 10:45 ET
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Week 17 Matches
Wednesday, Jun 24
PHI - SEA 7 pm ET
CMB - NER 7:30 pm ET
ORL - COL 7:30 pm ET
RNY - RSL 7:30 pm ET
TOR - MON 8 pm ET
CHI - DCU 8:30 pm ET
LAG - POR 11 pm ET
Friday, Jun 26
DAL - HOU 9 pm ET
Saturday, Jun 27
TOR - DCU 5 pm ET
PHI - MON 7 pm ET
NER - VAN 7:30 pm ET
SKC - COL 8:30 pm ET
RSL - CMB 10 pm ET
SJE - LAG 10:30 pm ET
Sunday, Jun 28
NYC - RNY 5 pm ET
POR - SEA 7 pm ET
12 teams have two games this week. Orlando and
Chicago play Wed but not on the weekend. That's
a lot of games. Comments? Post below.
from Weirder Bremen
on Mon 6/22 10:54 ET
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So is the best strategy to seek out double game
teams or not?
from Shaolin Mystigods
on Mon 6/22 12:08 ET
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Use the Force, Luke.
But I'm sure there's a stats nerd out there that can
answer the question.
from Stormin Union
on Mon 6/22 13:19 ET
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DGW players have been tricky this season, hard to predict. from The Laws of Lalas
on Mon 6/22 16:13 ET
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it is common sense, but i would definitely advise against
players with double road games. double home games on the
other hand are tasty treats. the tough decisions are the guys
with one home-one away vs. guys with just one game but a
good matchup. it is almost always a case by case basis.
from Seattle SC
on Mon 6/22 17:32 ET
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Always ride the DGW, go big or go home from Arrows SC
on Mon 6/22 18:16 ET
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Big weeks such as this are dark and full of terrors. from Weirder Bremen
on Tue 6/23 9:54 ET
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Philly and Toronto have two home games this week.
DC, Seattle, and Montreal have two on the road.
from FC Byrd Turgler
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Chicago Fire (1): Joevin Jones (Trinidad & Tobago)
Colorado Rapids (1): Gabriel Torres (Panama)
Columbus Crew SC (1): Kevan George (Trinidad & Tobago)
D.C. United (1): Michael Seaton (Jamaica)
FC Dallas (5): Tesho Akindele (Canada), Kyle Bekker (Canada), Moises Hernandez (Guatemala), Blas Perez (Panama), Je-Vaughn Watson (Jamaica)
Houston Dynamo (4): Brad Davis (USA), Giles Barnes (Jamaica), Oscar Boniek Garcia (Honduras), Jermaine Taylor (Jamaica)
LA Galaxy (3): Omar Gonzalez (USA), Jaime Penedo (Panama), Gyasi Zardes (USA)
Montreal Impact (1): Maxim Tissot (Canada)
New York City FC (1): Mix Diskerud (USA)
New York Red Bulls (3): Kemar Lawrence (Jamaica), Roy Miller (Costa Rica), Karl Ouimette (Canada)
Orlando City (2): Darwin Ceren (El Salvador), Cyle Larin (Canada)
Philadelphia Union (1): Andre Blake (Jamaica)
Portland Timbers (1): Alvas Powell (Jamaica)
Real Salt Lake (5): Kyle Beckerman (USA), Demar Phillips (Jamaica), Nick Rimando (USA), Alvaro Saborio (Costa Rica), Elias Vasquez (Guatemala)
San Jose Earthquakes (2): Cordell Cato (Trinidad & Tobago), Chris Wondolowski (USA)
Seattle Sounders (3): Clint Dempsey (USA), Brad Evans (USA), Marco Pappa (Guatemala)
Sporting Kansas City (3): Marcel de Jong (Canada), Soni Mustivar (Haiti), Graham Zusi (USA)
Toronto FC (5): Jozy Altidore (USA), Michael Bradley (USA), Ashtone Morgan (Canada), Jonathan Osorio (Canada), Quillan Roberts (Canada)
Vancouver Whitecaps (2): Darren Mattocks (Jamaica), Russell Teibert (Canada)
from Carnival FC
on Wed 6/24 13:21 ET
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Does anyone know when the USMNT will be required to show
up for training? Will this happen asap? Will the players be
available for todays games?
from FC Byrd Turgler
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I'm pretty sure they don't leave until after this weekends games. They've got a pre-Gold Cup friendly on July 3rd, but I don't see them doing a long camp for this tournament given that the MLS players are in-season. Some of the foreign players might come in early for fitness work. from Seattle SC
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Got 9 out of 10 on MLSsoccer's "rivalry quiz" ...
Missed question 8.
Interesting none of the 10 questions involved the Union, with 'all' of their rivalries ;)
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Three rivalries and counting, should be a good game tonight. from Seattle SC
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PPL Park does belong to the Sounders, they own it, only team to win a trophy there. So we're basically the home team and at home we expect 3 points. That said, with our depleted XI and basically half our aggregation being reserves, and with an eye on my MFLS team, I'd take a 0-0 draw and get out of Chester with a point. from Stormin Union
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Predicting a 2-1 Union win but wouldn't be surprised if it ends
in a 1-1 draw. I think it will be a close contest throughout the
game but we have a habit of scoring late goals and this could
happen again tonight. Either way it should be an intense
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
For dinner, my mom chose Pancho's Mexican Restaurant in West Memphis, Arkansas. It's a quaint little Mexican joint that my parents have been going to long before I was born. They love it! So we go there every few months. There's not much vegan on the menu, but I can always order the Mexican Pizza made with spinach, black olives, and tomatoes (no lard beans!) and guacamole. I think I ate my weight in chips and salsa too.
I didn't take pictures at Pancho's, but I did capture a shot of the cupcakes I made for her. She requested something with coconut, so I made German Chocolate Cupcakes from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World:
I forgot how much I LOVE these! These were the first thing I made from the book way back in, oh, 2007. Haven't made them since. Coconutty, chocolately, pecan goodness. My mom even said, while eating her cupcake, "I just love vegan cupcakes. They're always so moist."
Anyway, I got her a couple of Jane Fonda workout DVDs because her back problems are forcing her to quit boot camp in favor of low-impact workouts. I joked that I was giving her "old lady workout DVDs." Paul gave her Memphis cookbook author Jennifer Chandler's new book, Simply Grilling.
Happy Birthday, Mama Crunk!
7 comments:
- VeganLinda said...
Happy Birthday to your mom! I love how close you are with your parents. So sweet!
- May 3, 2012 at 12:56 AM
- climbinvegan said...
happy birthday Mama Crunk! I can't believe your mother is younger than mine (but don't tell my mom I said that..) also- have fun at the concert! I LOVE Florence and the Machine! :)
- May 3, 2012 at 8:51 AM
- Sal said...
aww happy birthday mama crunk!
- May 3, 2012 at 10:07 AM
- amy said...
We're just going one day - Saturday. I'm planning to use our one reentry to sneak over to the Flying Saucer. Since you've been before, do you know about vegan food and craft beer inside the event?
- May 3, 2012 at 10:08 AM
- All about... (vegan) food said...
Happy Birthday to your mom :)
- May 3, 2012 at 10:28 AM
- xvavaveganx said...
Aww Happy Birthday Mama Crunk! Sounds like a wonderful celebration and those cupcakes are lovely!
- May 3, 2012 at 7:05 PM
- Sheridan & Drew said...
Happy Birthday to yo mamma! I love your parents! Aw man, I'm so sad that I can't make it to Memphis in May this year! You forgot to mention....BUSH. hahah! Those cupcakes look awesome! I hope you can come visit soon! We are moving in just a couple of weeks!
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Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Drops in December
Jan 17, 2013, 08:00 ET
NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) slid again in December, following November's decrease after a year of steady gains. The Index tracks consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spendingi.
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"The decrease in the Index this month is primarily due to Hurricane Sandy—which induced jobless claims, though that effect appears to have passed," said Alison Paul, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP and retail & distribution sector leader. "On the plus side, consumers benefited from falling gasoline prices through the last quarter, which helped temper declining real wages. However, the fiscal cliff debate appears to have impacted consumer confidence late in the year, compounding the adjustment to new tax rates -- all of these factors may lead to more conservative spending in the months ahead."
The Index, which comprises four components — tax burden, initial unemployment claims, real wages and real home prices — fell this month to 3.81 from a reading of 3.96 the previous month.
"Faced with a more selective consumer, retailers are likely to experiment with creative marketing, in other words, trying new approaches with social media and shifting spend to their mobile strategy, to differentiate themselves," Paul added. "Whether it's a new shopping app or sales strategy, promotions should both reflect their individual brand identify while offering distinctive value to the shopper. We are already seeing many 'price matching' experiments launched during the holidays being extended into the new year – an effort to keep customers coming back."
Highlights of the Index include:
Tax Burden: The tax burden was at 11.03 percent in the most recent month. A falling tax burden can be a sign of weaker growth in taxable incomes.
Initial Unemployment Claims: Jobless claims moved much higher this month to 405,750 from 367,250 the previous month, primarily due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy.
Real Wages: Real wages continue to fall from a year ago and are down 0.3 percent, although the pace of decline has moderated as gasoline prices fell sharply in November.
Real Home Prices: The housing market continues to improve, pushing housing prices up nearly 13 percent higher compared to a year ago.
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Being in the good graces of the woman that you love is about as important as it gets. You must be sweet and understanding. You must remind her that you're less of a person than she is, for most of the time this is absolutely true. She is a nicer and a more caring person than you'll ever be. You should try to pick up after yourself so that she doesn't have to. You should apologize profusely when you don't, and you know that you won't pick up after yourself as often or as well as she would like, so you'll be apologizing a lot. You should try to be better about it. You should kiss and hug much and you should mean all of your sweet nothings so that they aren't just nothings. She'll see through empty phrases and token embraces.
The San Antonio, Texas, four-piece Hacienda know the ways of the woman and they have taken it upon themselves to chronicle their heartfelt feelings in song, so maybe they can keep their women happier for greater stretches of time than they otherwise would. They sound as if they've done their fair share of explaining at the ends of nights and yet, we hear the three brothers and cousin sounding as if they're the best husbands and boyfriends a girl could ever want. They are loyal to a fault and they find those beautiful parts, those raw, hidden beauties in every aspect of the women they're spending their time with. It's an endearing sort of adoration or infatuation that sounds as if it would be exactly what you'd want out of a relationship. There are those moments of relationships going sour, but we get the feeling that the boys of Hacienda were blindsided by the dissolution of them, that they probably didn't deserve the treatment they were given.
Abraham, Rene and Jaime Villanueva, along with their cousin Dante Schwebel, make us crave the person we love the most. They make us yearn for getting a big gulp of country air. They make our mouths water for backyard BBQs, homemade potato salad and being surrounded by our immediate and extended families as far down the line as we can possibly get.
Hacienda songs are the kinds of songs that are peppered with those little firecrackers that you can feel going off in your blood when life is treating you right, when you can feel that gleam in your mouth, when you feel like going out and being sociable and taking all of the splendors in that you're able to handle. They are songs that feel savage, that feel like the brightest moonlight tinged with the golden-brownest liquor, that feel like you would like to feel most often. They are full of the fruits of life, even if they get bittersweet from time-to-time. It's as if they've taken stock in what matters most to them and devoted themselves to retaining all of it - every last little bit - and savoring it. It would be hard not to consider them one of the criminally unknown American rock and roll bands right now.


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The scope of a construction project can often be inferred by its cost, and Angel Fire Resort officials plan to invest more in a new RV resort than on the multi-million dollar country club they erected last year in northern New Mexico, the Sangre de Cristo Chronicle reported
The RV resort is to be built near the west entrance to Angel Fire, N.M., on Highway 64. With 260 RV sites, 109 RV storage units, 10 cabins, a full-service clubhouse, bathrooms, laundry facilities and dog runs, the 94-acre development is meant to serve RV travelers who expect a luxurious experience.
"Angel Fire Resort is committed to creating an RV hospitality experience unlike any other in North America," said Daniel E. Rakes, general counsel for the resort. "We're working with the top experts in RV resort development to identify the most desirable amenities, and to guarantee the best resort practices, so that we greatly exceed the expectations of today's passionate RV travelers."
Resort Marketing Director Dave Dekema said the project is not meant to cater to the resort's current clientele, but it will bring a different type of vacationer to Angel Fire.
"This is a destination resort for them to bring their toys and their friends," he said. "…This isn't an amenity of the existing resort. The resort is investing in a completely new business here in Angel Fire."
Rakes recently told the Village of Angel Fire Council he is confident that the project will attract people who will "nest" in Angel Fire for long periods of time. He said the resort's RV industry consultant from Washington state advised that the industry remains strong despite increasing gas prices.
"RVers don't really care about a dollar a gallon (increase)," he said. "They're spending anywhere from $300,000 to $500,000 on one of those units, so that's not a significant thing for them."
The approved location for the RV resort is adjacent to Carson National Forest and the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway. It will have its own private access to the forest, where visitors can bike, hike and ride snowmobiles. The resort is seeking the required permits for ATV trails from the U.S.Forest Service.
Living Designs Group of Taos will oversee the design of the new project. The company has worked on a variety of other large-scale New Mexico projects, such as the four-star El Monte Sagrado Resort in Taos and the country club in Angel Fire. According to an economic impact study, the development would generate $100,000 in wages paid to employees and $1,146,685.12 in various taxes during the first year.
It would generate revenues of $160 per night per RV space rented, the report states. Angel Fire Community Development Director Mark Rivera said the resort secured a zoning change for the project last year, and Dekema said resort officials hope to start work on the utilities and infrastructure this year with groundbreaking in the fall.
The Village of Angel Fire Council approved the RV resort site plan Aug. 9.


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Everyone's a Critic, Episode 5
Later today, I'll post the students' final reviews so you can have the pleasure of critiquing the critics, but first, without further ado, our merry--though exhausted--men and women, in their own words. P.S.: Ralph Leary (at left), who shows up in a couple of the entries, is the National Critics Institute Coordinator for Region II, and a professor of English at Clarion College in Clarion, Pa.
Jennifer Ford
I liken the past 60 hours to the first time I ever put contact lenses in my eyes: the National Critics Institute experience has sharpened my focus for watching and thinking about theater. Charged with the job of critiquing the shows in the festival, I found myself paying closer attention to a show's costuming, lighting, and set design, whereas in the past I was mostly attentive to the acting. The teaching also unveiled to me the absolute requirement for a critic to back up every assertion they make about a show. To do this, I had to practice cataloging a show's memorable moments and producing them as evidence to my claims.
The challenge to describe theater in fresh, crisp language and to choose the most important points to put on paper is harder than I thought. It has been especially humbling to work side by side peers who picked up the skills quicker than I did. At the same time, I deem "most valuable" the chopping-block class feedback sessions where every student had a chance to chime in and point out strengths/flaws in each other's writing. It was a safe environment for evaluation because we not only shared our amateur status, but we mutually understood that all of us were here to learn and grow.
Both Wendy Rosenfield and Ralph Leary have been gems: encouraging, witty, and specifically helpful. The only thing that would make this experience better is a longer week.
Jessica Hinds-Bond
The NCI schedule reminds me of tech weekends spent at the theatre, both in that we're so incredibly busy (over 12 hours on Thursday), and in how much is accomplished in such a short time period. Between attending critics sessions and performances, writing responses, and commuting to and from Center City every day, calling the program "intensive" would be an understatement. In spite of the long hours, I'm definitely enjoying the experience. I'm learning to approach theatrical performance in a new way, and getting to try my hand at some non-academic writing for a change. The sessions with my fellow critics have been fantastic because the broad range of backgrounds and interests enriches the discussion. I've noticed immediate improvement in my writing, and I have learned so much about the different ways in which critics, audiences, and theatre artists approach reviews.
Devin Dippold
One of my long-standing issues as a theatregoer was a tendency to be too kind to the performance. Rather than state my opinions honestly, I chose to either soften or outright conceal any strong criticism I had for a production. That attitude had to change at the NCI conference. It was one thing to say kind words about a production when your words were just those of a typical audience member. When you are supposed to provide expert commentary, however, kindness isn't really in the job description.
Learning to express my critical ideas wasn't so much a long discovery process as it was a rapid change. I had to say what I felt. I had to present an honest review every day, and it had to be driven by something real. If I hated a show, I couldn't just pretend it was good; I had to be honest with myself and admit that it was bad. It sounds simple enough now, but I just never let myself think that way. Now, I've found it impossible to go back to being nice. I tried during today's productions (which I am not reviewing) to relax and just enjoy the shows. Instead, I found myself critiquing everything onstage. Why is there a blackout here? Why is the pacing slow there? I can't turn it off anymore. And I don't want to, either.
P.S. Northrop
When we arrived at the Doubletree Hotel for the ACTF conference I picked up the keys for myself and my three other roommates.
'What's our room number?" One of the guys--Sam--asked in the lobby as I handed him his key.
"Uhh..." I looked at the little pamphlet I'd been given. "1408" I said.
"...The haunted hotel movie?" Gilliam asked.
I stopped--trying to think. A group of other conference participants sitting at a couch near us and clearly eavesdropping suddenly burst out laughing. Sure enough, there's a horror movie entitled 1408 where an evil hotel room all but eats John Cusack.
We took this in stride, figuring there was no such thing as evil hotel rooms. But, sure enough, the next day another roommate turned on the tv and what else was on the screen but Jon Cusack getting told by Samuel Jacksion that room 1408 was evil. We'd been there a day and already the place was fucking with us.
This forms part of the reason why I'm glad I got involved with the National Critics Institute competition here at the festival. I leave my hotel room every morning, turning to my roommates and saying "Don't die...please", at 9 and usually don't return until about 11 at night. 1408 doesn't get much of chance to hate me.
But really--NCI proves to be an incredible experience, haunted hotel rooms aside. Theater criticism is a beautiful mashup of the rigid journalistic world and the ethereal land of the theatre. Most of my counterparts have come from the theatre side of the collision, whereas I am the stuffy journalist of the group. I'm pretty sure this makes me the luckiest member of our little band, as I am surrounded with brilliantly minded actor-types with huge knowledge of the stage and all the crazy shit that goes on behind it. I've learned more in the past few days than I did in a good half of my last semester. I love the thirst for knowledge and the need to write displayed by all of these guys.
And all the while, I've been on an endless stress-high since about midday Wednesday. I love deadlines, the way they inexorably approach, threatening to wash over you, whether or not you and your writing are ready for them or not. I thrive off of that sense of urgency--because when I'm writing furiously, I swear it's one of the few times where I truly feel alive. It's the worlds greatest feeling--and the style of theater criticism allows you to let loose the chains that boring ol'regular journalism nomrall imposes on you. I love this writing, I love this festival, and not even room 1408 destroying us could take away the joy of it.
Yeah, sure--that end was abrupt, but if I didn't stop you know I would go on, reaching (and most likely surpassing) Valare-lengths. And no one wants that.
Until next time, kids.
Shawn Arnold
So I have to sneak back into classes Tuesday. On top of that I have to make up the things I missed this week(thank you). Ouch! However, I couldn't have asked for a more educational, more fun reason to miss than NCI. Although time consuming, it was such a free and thought
provoking process, yet it was so much fun. It was such a relief to find a group of individuals who can actually talk about theater in more than "good" or "bad." I mean is that too hard to ask for? Also I have learned a ton about how important it is to remain concise when writing
a review. The harsh world of editorial criticism has it limits on article size, and this forces the writer to keep the meat and remove the fluff. I have got to thank Wendy for her guidance in this process. I especially must thank her for helping me find my voice a bit more in
my writing. Plus she is a fan of The Office and Flight of the Conchords which makes her the coolest person ever. Major props Wendy! Anyways this week has been such a wonderful experience. Thanks to everyone involved!
Amy Martin
The overall effect of the NCI workshop experience has reestablished my personal relationship to theater. Having entered the world of criticism from an interest in dramaturgy I believed the class would improve my analytical skills, but the effect is much deeper. Although I love dramaturgy and working with the text, I found myself in conflict with many of the directorial choices and learning critical writing skills has provided an outlet for my beliefs. While watching a production, the arrogance that I once felt for defending a script has faded and been replaced by a more objective critical eye. Being a critic at the KCACTF festival has been a life-altering experience, for which I am entirely grateful. In addition, working in a writing class has brought attention to my writing style and technique. The great part about being a student is the ability to try new things and expand as an individual.
Savannah Ganster
So, I came to the American College Theatre Festival in Philadelphia this week expecting to sit in on playwriting workshops. Instead, I ended up participating in the National Critics Institute workshops. I know, I know... It's slightly shocking that I'd rather learn to be a theatre critic and review invited productions, than attend the playwriting workshops that I had looked so forward to. But fear not, the shock ends there.
The NCI workshops have been amazing! I feel like I've bonded with people who understand the theatre and who aren't afraid to write about their opinions. Regardless of the bad rap generally assigned to theatre critics, I can assure you that none of the nine people sharing this room with me throughout the NCI workshops are the asshole type. In fact, they've become some of the most supportive peers that I've known. As we sit in our workshop sessions critiquing our play reviews from the night before, no one is afraid to share their work. We provide each other with words of encouragement and constructive criticism and laugh and joke and talk theatre.
I couldn't have learned more about the journalistic art of review throughout the duration of this festival had I tried. Wendy and Professor Leary, our mentors, are treasure troves of knowledge concerning critiquing theatre. They've provided a great amount of support and criticism to aid us in our journeys as critics and as writers.
Despite the fact that I didn't attend any playwriting workshops, I feel as though my writing abilities have been nurtured and have grown. Everything that I've learned through the NCI workshops can be taken and applied to what I know about playwriting, which means that I've learned more than how to be an effective critic while I'm here. I've learned how to be an effective critic, how to be a better playwright, how to hone the art of writing into the veins of journalism, creative writing, etc., and how to let my unique voice of authority shine through all of my writing.
Tammy Bateman
I sat down on the first day of this week with the National Critic's Institute and I was incredibly overwhelmed. I am not comfortable with others reading my writing. I am a performer and therefore somewhat fearful of critics. So what brought me to this particular workshop at the festival? Well, with a small attempt at theatre criticism (more praising than criticizing due to the nature of the program) in high school, I thought that this could be another chance to learn this profession in a more serious way. And boy was it! I was not prepared for the amount of work and difficulty I would have trying to keep up with the other, more advanced writers in the workshop. But once I got past my initial discouragement, I was able to find the positive in this situation, as I try with all things. For one, my colleagues weren't condemning me for my short comings. They were all surprisingly supportive of my meager attempts at a few reviews, (and let's remember that they're aspiring critics--so now I know they really are nice people even if they may be critical in their writing). Aside from that, as an actor, listening in on what the critics look at can be majorly beneficial. While a review may be informative, in this environment I got the chance to listen to everyone's opinions (and not in 500 words or less) and really hear what they look for. I have a newfound admiration for this profession and what these writers do. I now understand the effort they put into their work. While I may have realized that maybe this career isn't for me, I've experienced a week of yet another part of this wonderful business and that counts as a success in my book!
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@Northrop I can't believe you got given room number 1408 at a hotel, thats so scary!!! Have you seen the film?
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Toontrack released the first of its expansion packs for Superior Drummer 2.0 this year and they've gone down a storm with the music-making press and end users alike. Now you can get your hands on the first two of these releases – The Lost New York Studios and The Metal Foundry – for the unbelievably low RRP of £59! That's a saving of more than 50% off the normal RRP of £125!
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Contains unique sample recordings from two legendary New York Studios - Hit Factory NY and Allaire Studios. Featuring kits recorded with seven kick drums, thirteen snares and a wide variety of cymbals sampled in extreme detail, this SDX also includes a custom midi library played and recorded by Nir Z.
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An all-new recording with Meshuggah drummer Tomas Haake, featuring seven massive drum kits, spanning 300,000 sound files of raw, single hit drum covering Hard Rock to Metal, from the early Blues tinged sound of the late 60s to the fragmentation of today's music, from Power through Thrash, Death and Progressive Metal.


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Just a few months ago in Chicago Ridge two men made their return to Ring of Honor for the "11th Anniversary Event" and the subsequent ROH TV Tapings: Rocky Romero & Alex Koslov collectively known as The Forever Hooligans! On the first night the highly decorated pair from New Japan went head-to-head with The American Wolves in an unsuccessful endeavor but one that left the fans wanting to see more of The Hooligans. They got it less than 24 hours later when Romero & Koslov unsuccessfully challenged newly crowned World Tag Team Champions reDRagon (Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) and again the fans wanted more…
Well we are excited to announce that this summer you are going to get it because Rocky Romero & Alex Koslov will be participating in THREE live events this summer! They make their return in just a few short weeks when Ring of Honor heads to Providence on July 27th for ROH TV Tapings, then the pair makes the trip to Toronto on August 3rd for the loaded "All Star Extravaganza V" event, and finally they will be a part of "Manhattan Mayhem V" in NYC on August 17th!
"It is a pleasure to have Rocky Romero and Alex Koslov back in ROH this summer." said Nigel McGuinness, "They are two of the best wrestlers in the world by themselves and as a duo, well there is a reason they have been decorated champions in Japan. As I said before, this summer tag team wrestling will be at the forefront of Ring of Honor and if that is the case then we need the best teams, both inside and outside of ROH, competing in the division. I am hoping The Hooligans are just the beginning and there will be more teams to come! I also hope reDRagon is paying attention because those championships are going to make you marked men."
The Forever Hooligans (Rocky Romero & Alex Koslov) make their return to ROH this summer for THREE big live events in Providence on 7/27, Toronto on 8/3, and New York City on 8/17! Stay tuned to ROHWrestling.com for information on The Hooligans specific matches for each night as well as more announcements! Tickets for all upcoming events can be bought right here in the ROH Store!
The tag team division is getting hot and it sounds like Nigel McGuinness may have more on tap as well!


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BGP can be used as a PE-CE routing protocol in MPLS Layer 3 VPN. Also Service Providers run MP-BGP (Multiprotocol BGP) if they have MPLS Layer 3 VPN.
In this article, MP-BGP will not be explained since it has been explained here earlier in detail.
When BGP is used as a PE-CE routing protocol between the customer and its MPLS Layer 3 VPN Provider, it is important to say that there is no need to redistribute on the Service Provider PE. All the other routing protocol require redistribution from MP-BGP into the routing protocol and vice versa.
In this post, I will explained what are the design considerations when BGP is used as PE-CE routing protocol in MPLS Layer 3 VPN and the how you can mitigate possible routing loop problems.
Last but not least, I will share when CE (Customer Equipment) is multihomed to two PEs (Provider Edge Device), what would be the design considerations if BGP is used in MPLS Layer VPN. Read more


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Pete Sampras believes tennis is free of performance-enhancing drugs now, as well as during his 14-year pro career that ended in 2002.
The winner of 14 Grand Slam titles says other than "a random case here and there" he doesn't see the top players engaging in doping.
All top tennis players are subject to being tested without warning. The admission in January by Lance Armstrong that he used banned substances in all seven of his Tour de France victories has increased the focus on doping in all sports.
"It's just my feeling," Sampras said Monday night after playing doubles with top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the Los Angeles Tennis Challenge exhibition.
"I don't think players are that sophisticated in tennis," he said, referring to the elaborate system Armstrong used to avoid detection. "It's not their culture. I don't think it's in their nature."
Last month, the International Tennis Federation banned 124th-ranked Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of the Czech Republic for six months for doping. She tested positive for the stimulant sibutramine at a tournament last fall. She said the drug got into her system through a supplement and denied taking it to enhance her performance.
"It's a random case here or there," Sampras said. "I don't see the top guys messing around with that. Maybe I'm naive."


text: That episode title sounds like it came from Phillip; I don't like it already. Back from the impromptu Tribal Council, the Favorites are dissecting what happened with Brandon. And as Corinne points out, he destroyed the food of the whole tribe, not only the people he had the problem with. Corinne is also upset that no one stood up for her and Phillip. Listen, lady, the best way to deal with the Crazy is to not engage it, and avoid looking it in the eye. At the Fans camp, they are decidedly more upbeat than they were last week as they read the Treemail about this week's Reward Challenge. Reynold has come to the conclusion that playing the social game won't work for him and Eddie right now, so they'll just have to concentrate on being invaluable during challenges so the rest of their tribe can't get rid of them. Reward Challenge time! Or not? The Fans admit to Jeff that they don't care how they won, they're just glad that they didn't lose another challenge. They also admit that they'd rather be wet and miserable than have to share their camp with a rice-throwing Brandon. And because people might be some semblance of happy for a moment, it's time to mix things up and they are switching tribes. I thought it would be the merge, but I guess it's not time for that. The new Gota tribe (I guess I'll have to start calling them by their names, now) is Reynold, Eddie, Andrea, Malcolm, Sherry, Erik, and Brenda. Geez, they're going to win everything, aren't they? The new Bikal is Corinne, Phillip, Michael, Matt, Cochran, Dawn, and Julia. Both new tribes are given a new bag of rice, as well as a new flint. And because Eddie and Reynold are incapable of being humble about themselves, they start referring to themselves as gods when they get back to camp. Sigh. As and soon as they get a chance, they start trying to ally themselves with Malcolm and Erik. Erik sees through Reynold right away, and refers to him as an used-car salesman. Sherry is doing the same thing with Andrea and Brenda, because she realizes how outnumbered she is (and that no one from her alliance is on her tribe anymore.) 00 Back at Bikal, Corinne immediately loves Michael, while Phillip tries to get Julia on his side. Julia looks a little unsure about how to deal with him. He seems more than a little crazy, but people on his tribe also seem to view him as a leader, so I understand that. Andrea and Malcolm go for a walk (to get water?) and they talk about the divide amongst the Fans on their tribe. Works well for them, voting-wise. Andrea then tells Malcolm that she had a dream that he had an Immunity Idol, which he does, but he lies about it. He then says in confessional that he's "good at lying to women," which -- yuck, Malcolm. Don't make me start disliking you. Corinne and Dawn are not impressed that Phillip approached Julia about flipping. They agree that he needs to keep his mouth shut (which he's been incapable of thus far.) They consider just getting rid of him before he can cause any real damage. Now it's really Challenge time, this time for Immunity. I guess they mixed up the tribes instead of a Reward Challenge this time? Anyways, the challenge this week involves running, pushing crates and building a staircase puzzle. It seems like Gota, with all the strong guys, will have an advantage in this challenge. And they do, taking an early lead. They key to their success seems to be in building momentum, and not letting the block fully stop, so that it moves faster. I don't know if this is because they're stronger, or just doing it right. But now it's time for the puzzle, and, as we all know, that can ruin a team. Julia tries to tell people where to put the pieces, but Phillip naysays it. It takes Bikal forever to get their first block up, and it's in the wrong place. Gota finishes before Bikal gets a single crate in the proper place. So will this finally mean the end for Phillip? His control-freak tendencies almost single-handedly ruined that challenge for his team (not that he recognizes that.) He seems to be gunning for Corinne, based on his ramblings, but is he willing to get rid of her now, or will he wait until the numbers are more in his favor. As for me? I hope Phillip goes home tonight, but I guess it's too much to ask for to get rid of all the crazy in only two weeks. Back at Bikal's camp, Phillip gives a lovely speech about how the other tribe was just better than them. Umm, no, Phillip, you got in the way with the puzzle part and ruined any chance your tribe had of catching up. Corinne finds him extremely annoying (as does everyone) but is willing to keep him around because he will vote with her (or so she thinks, anyway.) And now Phillip, it seems, wants to vote out Julia, because she got "flustered" during the challenge. He goes into the whole '"Stealth R' Us" spiel with Matt and Michael, and, to their credit, they don't laugh in his face. They really want to stay in the game. Julia approaches Matt and Michael in the bush to talk about who to vote for. She suggests they all vote for one person from the Favorites; seems like a good plan, but then she suggests Dawn. I like Dawn, who is perhaps the nicest person to ever play this game, so now I am immediately OK with Julia going home. Corinne and Cochran talk to Michael and Matt about who to vote for, but it's just a whole bunch of nobody really trusting each other. Now all the Favorites on Bikal are talking about who to get rid of. Cochran wants to vote for Matt, since he knows that Matt doesn't have an Immunity Idol. Phillip and Corinne are on the same page about getting rid of Julia because she's weaker in challenges than Matt (plus Corinne finds Julia annoying.) Tribal Council time! Corinne admits to her love of Michael specifically because he's gay, which seems to make Michael a little uncomfortable (as it should, that's a little creepy.) Philip is apparently basing his vote on who will do what he tells them. Why have they not voted him out? I need him to go home. I'm pretty sure that it's going to be Julia, but there is still a small chance that it's going to be Matt. I hope it's not Matt; I like him. And the votes are in, and I had wrote a whole paragraph about Julia going home, because that's who I thought it would be. But no, it's Matt, who I really, really liked. Sigh. I'm sorry Matt, because given how the last four seasons have gone, me liking a contestant equals a death sentence. Now who do I root for? Next week: Phillip falls short in a challenge, and Malcolm is making his move. Credits: Matt is the victim of the tribe mix-up, but thinks he played a good game. (I think so too.)


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Brit Awards 2013 - Britain's Hot Talent
Brit Awards 2013 - Britain's Hot Talent
As ever our eyes will mainly be drawn to the gear, who's using what and how it sounds. While we don't know who's going to win on the night there are a few artists who have stood out in the past year. Emeli Sandé and Mumford And Sons lead, both up for four gongs, with Alt-J not far behind on three nominations. Let's have a little look at the gear that helped make them breakthrough.
Emeli Sandé Recording Gear
Shahid 'Naughty Boy' Khan has worked with Emeli since the beginning of her career, main producer and collaborator on 'Our Version Of Events'. Shahid has a nice little studio setup in Ealing Studios. Khan tells Sound On Sound that the main weapons in his armoury are Reason, Cubase, an M-Audio 88 Keystation, Apogee Rosetta, Neumann U87 AI and Adam A8X monitors. Some pretty high end gear, amazingly much of it came courtesy of Noel Edmonds...
I went on Deal Or No Deal - it was random because I'd never even seen the program before but I went on there and won £44,000!- Naughty Boy - Sound On Sound
Now we can't all have Shahid's game show fortune to put into our studio but the good news is that these brands offer affordable equivalents to their pro level gear. So you can put together a computer based home studio like Naughty Boy for less than £1000.
- The Apogee One for Mac gives the same kind of quality electronics as it's bigger brothers, which can be found in large commercial studios such as Air Lyndhurst.
- Adam have just introduced their new F-Series speakers which offer that famous ribbon tweeter at a great price. The Adam F5 monitors (with free cables) are currently causing quite a stir.
- There are so many condensers on the market these days that it can be hard to pick but our recommendation would be an sE Electronics 2200a, sE have built up quite a pedigree in the past few years and offer amazing bang for your buck.
Alt-J Guitars And Live Gear
Alt-J have made a recent performance at the Melkweg in Amsterdam available to view. A cracking set it is too but what are they using on stage? There's that inimitable transatlantic combo of Telecaster and Vox amplification in spades, as well as some deeper, bell-like tone from a silver face Fender that is only viewed from afar. You'll certainly get a similar clean chime from a quality Tele and AC15 or Fender Blues Junior. Squier have been getting close to the quality of mid-range Fenders and you get a lot of Telecaster for your money with a Custom Vibe or Vintage Modified series Telecaster. Joe Newman's guitar seems to be a three-pickup Tele, unless it's a modified standard model then it's likely to a be Modern Player Tele.
On bass there is the ever reliable Fender Precision and we like the look of the keys rig too. There appears to be a Nord and given the realistic piano tones assume it must be either a Stage 2 or Piano 2. We can also spy a Yamaha PSR Series keyboard in there, largely entry level keys for home use Gus is showing that you can get a great sound for the stage too.
Alt-J are also fans of the Ultranova synth telling Novation:
Since getting my hands on the Ultranova, it has immediately become an indispensable part of my stage set-up. It's so portable and light, but delivers really heavy bass sounds, which is what I primarily use it for - perfect for touring and playing live.So the Ultranova was a key piece of Alt-J's gear on their superb debut album An Awesome Wave. Get the same engine in a more compact and affordable package with the Mininova.
Tweaking patches once you've created them is easy, as is saving them. So far, my favourite that I've made is called 'J BA$$', which I use to add a rich, juddering bottom end to songs like Fifzpleasure and Breezeblocks...
I don't find I use any of the built-in patches, and haven't really explored the vocoder yet... But I wanted a small but punchy synth for live bass, and the Ultranova ticks every box in that respect. I love it! - Gus Unger-Hamilton
Mumford And Sons Gear
We covered the gear used by the Mumfords on their Canadian tour, so if you need some info on Marcus Mumford's guitar check it out here. There's a few other artists that we've covered elsewhere, so follow the links below for the skinny on Jack White's pedal board or Jon Buckland's amp.
Other Nominee's Gear Setups
• Alt-J
• Ben Howard
• Jake Bugg
• Jessie Ware
• Rita Ora
British Female Solo Artist
• Amy Winehouse
• Bat for Lashes
• Emeli Sandé
• Jessie Ware
• Paloma Faith
British Group
• Alt-J
• Mumford & Sons
• Muse
• One Direction
• The xx
British Live Act
• Coldplay
• Mumford & Sons
• Muse
• The Rolling Stones
• The Vaccines
British Male Solo Artist
• Ben Howard
• Calvin Harris
• Olly Murs
• Richard Hawley
• Plan B
British Producer of the Year
• Damon Albarn
• Jake Gosling
• Paul Epworth
Special Recognition Award Winner
War Child UK
International Group
• Alabama Shakes
• The Black Keys
• Fun
• The Killers
• The Script
International Female Solo Artist
• Alicia Keys
• Cat Power
• Lana Del Rey
• Rihanna
• Taylor Swift
International Male Solo Artist
• Bruce Springsteen
• Frank Ocean
• Gotye
• Jack White
• Michael Buble
British Single
• Adele 'Skyfall'
• Alex Clare 'Too Close'
• Coldplay & Rihanna 'Princess of China'
• DJ Fresh Ft Rita Ora 'Hot Right Now'
• Emeli Sandé 'Next To Me'
• Florence & The Machine 'Spectrum'
• James Arthur 'Impossible'
• Jessie J 'Domino'
• Labrinth Ft Emeli Sandé 'Beneath Your Beautiful'
• Olly Murs Ft Flo Rida 'Troublemaker'
• Rita Ora Ft Tinie Tempah 'R.I.P.'
• Rizzle Kicks 'Mama Do The Hump'
• Robbie Williams 'Candy'
• Rudimental Ft John Newman 'Feel The Love'
• Stooshe 'Black Heart'
Top fifteen British singles based on the biggest sales success in 2012
British Album of the Year
• Alt-J 'An Awesome Wave'
• Emeli Sandé 'Our Version Of Events'
• Mumford & Sons 'Babel'
• Paloma Faith 'Fall To Grace'
• Plan B 'Ill Manors'


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Hi Guys! I just returned from a wonderful trip to Japan. I saw lots of Tokyo, some of Kyoto, and bits and pieces of Nara and Osaka. It was just lovely and I can't wait to return. Tokyo is also home to the Israeli Embassy and the Jewish Center of Japan.
This week, I will profile the other main sect of Judaism called Reform.
What exactly is Reform Judaism?
Just as its name suggests, Reform or Progressive Judaism reforms traditional orthodox Judaism. According to the Union for Reform Judaism, some key beliefs are:
- "Judaism frozen in time is an heirloom, not a living fountain" – Reformists welcome innovation into Judaism from outside cultures and influences.
- Reform Jews are committed to the principles of inclusion, not exclusion. Reform Jews reaches out to Jews-by-Choice and interfaith families
- Reform Jews are committed to the absolute equality of women in all areas of Jewish life.
How will being Reform Jewish Change me?
- Diet Changes – Most if not all Reform Jews do not believe in keeping kosher. Their rationale ranges from corruption of the kosher industry, the kosher industry not accepting the reform sect of Judaism, and the boring old it is an out-of-date tradition.
- Schedule Changes – Most of the Jews I know are reform and they definitely do NOT attend Shabbat services every week. What I do see are Jewish young professionals attending Shabbat once in a while, if there is a cool speaker of some sort.
- Belief Changes – This, as is with Orthodox and Conservative, I will believe in the G-d of Israel.
- Life Changes – With reform, I will have more flexibility. Downside is that I won't be recognized by the country of Israel. Israel only recognizes Orthodox Jews, so what chances do I have if I want credibility and legitimacy as a Jew-by-Choice?
Again, much of this analysis is personal preferences. I am in San Francisco this week and next. Looking forward to visiting various Synagogues and Interfaith Organizations over my short visit.
See you next time!


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Area drivers competing in a weekend race say they don�t necessarily expect to win the purse. They will just be happy to finish the race.
Area drivers competing in a weekend race say they don�t necessarily expect to win the purse. They will just be happy to finish the race.
At least three teams from Jacksonville will be racing this weekend at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, S.C., in the 24 Hours of LeMons endurance races for cars that cost $500 or less. Although the teams have invested untold evenings turning wrenches until midnight, about $4,000 for required safety equipment for their lemon car and paid a $500 entry fee plus $100 per driver, most drivers say they don�t expect to bring home the $501 prize � paid out in nickels, no less.
�(The purse) is a big pile of nickels, but I don�t think we�ll win it. We are not that good of drivers� said John Talt team member Steve Henkle, a retired Marine and computer technology instructor at Coastal Carolina Community College. �It is a cheap way to get into racing, but we do it for the fun. Driving away from another car at 100 mph. Yeah, we do it for the fun of it.�
Fellow team member Gary Potter had a more succinct reason for spending the time and money on worn out cars that may not finish the race � or even make it home.
�Because I�m crazy,� said Potter, who also works at the college. �We drove out to see a race last spring and got enamored with it. We thought it was a lot of fun.�
�Halloween meets gasoline�
24 Hours of LeMons is not to be � and is probably not very likely to be � confused with 24 Hours of LeMans, the world�s oldest sports car race held in LeMans, France. Except for the safety gear and equipment, which must be approved, 24 Hours of LeMons is not serious racing. These races include unusual penalties and punishments, such as the Colonel Sanders where teams are tarred and feathered, meted out by judges spinning the Wheel of Misfortune. Teams spend as much time and effort on their theme as getting the car ready to race.
24 Hours of LeMons was founded in 2006 by author/editor Jay Lamm as a progression of a 500-kilometer road rally for $500 vehicles. The car with the most laps in a 14-hour period wins the race. The website says the races are inexplicably presented by Car and Driver and are �where Halloween meets gasoline.� Organizers say on the website that if you don�t know what you are doing, �we don�t either. This whole �expert� schtick is just pathetic male compensation. Don�t sweat it.�
Judges encourage contenders to keep it simple by finding a car that already runs and install safety equipment per the LeMons rule book. �Congratulations,� the site explains, �you just built a race car.�
Several teams from Onslow left Thursday to compete in the testosterone fueled races.
John Galt team
In fall 2011, Henkle, the computer instructor at Coastal, saw an article on LeMons racing in Car and Driver magazine and decided to see a race. That spurred Henkle and his team members � his son, Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Hinkle; Potter, department head of the automotive technology department at Coastal; and Potter�s son Sam � to purchase a 1991 4-cylinder Mustang with 386,000 miles on the engine for competition.
To prepare the car for their first race in September, the team stripped all nonessentials �including the seats � from the car. They installed safety equipment, including a full roll cage, a racing seat, fire extinguishing system, 5-point safety harness, electrical kill switch and safety net on the windows. Team members also purchased personal fire suits, helmets, Nomex racing shoes and even underwear.
The team named their car John Galt after a character from the book Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. In the book, Galt �stopped the motor of the world.�
Team members took turns driving seven hours each of the two days of their first race.
�We ended up in 55th place, but it was good because we actually finished the race,� Steve Henkle said.
With modifications and experience from the September race, the team expects the car to run faster and accelerate quicker in Saturday�s race.
Fire Truck team
The Fire Truck team includes Dave Shepard and his son David, Jr. of O�Riley�s Auto Parts; Coast Guardsman Billy Taylor, Tim Stone and Jim Howard, an automotive emissions instructor at Coastal Carolina Community College.
The team is driving a 1991 Chevy S10 with an ol� timey fire truck theme. The car will be painted red with a red light bar on top, a ladder down the passenger side and simulated drafting hoses on the driver�s side.
�We don�t have a prayer of a chance of winning but we will have fun. That�s what it is all about,� Shepard said. �Besides, I don�t have room to bring home $501 in nickels.�
Bosozoku and Irish Car Bomb team
The Bosozoku and Irish Car Bomb team includes Brian Marshburn, Chance Becker and Shawn Curtis of Prestigious Metal; Dave Uzzell and Joey Hudler of Modern Tire; and Tommy Collins of Collins Welding. They will drive two cars: a 1992 Nissan Sentra customized with judge approved Bosozoku, an outlandish Japanese style with oversized fender flares and a rear wing spoiler; and a 1999 Ford Contour dressed up as an Irish Car Bomb with a giant Irish hat on it.
In the first race the team was penalized 25,000 laps for a turbo charged engine that is only sold in Japan. The laps were reduced down to 1,000 after �a cheesy bribe.� The turbo charged engine has been removed for this weekend�s race and the car is expected to be categorized as a B class which is a �decently reliable� average car.
Marshburn said he hopes to finish the race but doesn�t expect his team to win because they are contending with some NASCAR teams and professional drivers.
They all use golf carts to wander from tent to tent and eat food. There is a lot of bartering for food and parts that goes on.
The team plans to stuff hot dogs with cheese and bacon and deep fry them in bacon grease to trade with a Russian team that makes �great� lamb skewers. Also, the Duff Brewery Team from Raleigh owns a brewery and barters beer for food.
Spectators are encourage. General access paddock passes available at the gate are $20 per day or $30 for the weekend. Kids under 16 are free. Marshburn said it has been a lifelong dream of his to be a race car driver.
�This is a kind of racing,� said Marshburn, who works at Vital Signs in Jacksonville. Of course, he countered, �It is more of a party.�