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Apple starts selling SIM free iPhone XR in the US
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will have 1080x2340 screen resolution
iPhone XS and XS Max drop test doesn't end well
Smart Watches
Mp3 player
Digital cameras
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ANDROID secret codes for Avon InfoTech AIT Tabu 7 inches
*#06# - IMEI number
The IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) is a unique number to identify GSM, WCDMA, and iDEN mobile phones, as well as some satellite phones. The IMEI is only used for identifying the device and has no permanent or semi-permanent relation to the subscriber. Number is used by the GSM network to identify valid devices and therefore can be used for stopping a stolen phone from accessing the network in that country.
*#*#273282*255*663282*#*#* - Immediate backup of all media files
This code can be used to get some interesting information about Avon InfoTech AIT Tabu 7 inches and battery. It shows following 4 menus on screen:
* Phone information
* Battery information
* Battery history
* Usage statistics
This code can be used for a factory data reset. It'll remove following things:
* Google account settings stored in your phone
* System and application data and settings
* Downloaded applications
It'll NOT remove:
* Current system software and bundled applications
* SD card files e.g. photos, music files, etc.
PS: Once you give this code, you get a prompt screen asking you to click on "Reset phone" button. So you get a chance to cancel your operation.
*2767*3855# - Think before you give this code. This code is used for factory format. It'll remove all files and settings including the internal memory storage. It'll also reinstall the phone firmware.
PS: Once you give this code, there is no way to cancel the operation unless you remove the battery from the phone. So think twice before giving this code.
*#*#34971539#*#* - This code is used to get information about phone camera. It shows following 4 menus:
* Update camera firmware in image (Don't try this option)
* Update camera firmware in SD card
* Get camera firmware version in Avon InfoTech AIT Tabu 7 inches
* Get firmware update count
WARNING: Never use the first option otherwise your phone camera will stop working and you'll need to take Avon InfoTech AIT Tabu 7 inches to service center to reinstall camera firmware.
This one is favorite one. This code can be used to change the "End Call / Power" button action in your phone. Be default, if you long press the button, it shows a screen asking you to select any option from Silent mode, Airplane mode and Power off.
You can change this action using this code. You can enable direct power off on this button so you don't need to waste your time in selecting the option.
*#*#225#*#* - Events calendar.
*#*#426#*#* - Debug information for Google Play service.
Back in September of 2012, Google released a new app to the Play Store. It allowed the company to roll out new features to Android users running 2.2 and up without getting a complete OS upgrade. This app, Google Play Services, was the focus of the last Google I/O. And, as Android 4.3 demonstrated, it's a powerful tool for bringing new features to users of old operating systems.
*#*#759#*#* - Access Google Partner setup (Rlz debug interface).
*#872564# - USB logging control
*#9900# - System dump mode Avon InfoTech AIT Tabu 7 inches
*#*#97#*#* - Language and Keyboard settings in Avon InfoTech AIT Tabu 7 inches
*#*#46*#*# - Reset Sim in Avon InfoTech AIT Tabu 7 inches
HSDPA means "High Speed Downlink Packet Access" and is a technique used in the UMTS mobile communication system, the download speeds of currently 3.6 Mbit/s to 7.2 Mbit/s. HSUPA is developed commercially since 2007 in Germany. High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA, 3.5G, 3G + or UMTS broadband) is a data transmission method of the cellular standards UMTS, which was defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project. The method enables DSL-like data rates in mobile networks. HSDPA is available in Germany, among others by the network operators Vodafone, E-Plus, O2, and telecom and in Switzerland by Swisscom, Sunrise and Orange. In Austria operate the A1, T-Mobile, Orange and Three HSDPA networks.
HSUPA means "High Speed Uplink Packet Access" and is a technique used in the UMTS mobile communication system, the upload speeds up to 5.8 Mbit/s. High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) is a transmission method of the UMTS mobile radio standard that allows higher data rates in the uplink and reduces the round trip time (often referred to as ping). HSUPA Category 6 were up to 5.76 Mbit / s and category 9 (Release 9) up to 23 Mbit / s can be achieved. HSUPA is part of Release 9 of UMTS.
Control Menu
*#7465625# - View phone lock status
*7465625*638*Code# = Enables Network lock
#7465625*638*Code# = Disables Network lock
*7465625*782*Code# = Enables Subset lock
#7465625*782*Code# = Disables Subset lock
*7465625*77*Code# = Enables SP lock
#7465625*77*Code# = Disables SP lock
*7465625*27*Code# = Enables CP lock
#7465625*27*Code# = Disables CP lock
*7465625*746*Code# = Enables SIM lock
#7465625*746*Code# = Disables SIM lock
*7465625*228# = Activa lock ON
#7465625*228# = Activa lock OFF
*7465625*28638# = Auto Network lock ON
#7465625*28638# = Auto Network lock OFF
*7465625*28782# = Auto subset lock ON
#7465625*28782# = Auto subset lock OFF
*7465625*2877# = Auto SP lock ON
#7465625*2877# = Auto SP lock OFF
*7465625*2827# = Auto CP lock ON
#7465625*2827# = Auto CP lock OFF
*7465625*28746# = Auto SIM lock ON
#7465625*28746# = Auto SIM lock OFF
*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* - This code opens a File copy screen where you can backup your media files e.g. Images, Sound, Video and Voice memo.
*#*#197328640#*#* - This code can be used to enter into Service mode. You can run various tests and change settings in the service mode.
WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes:
*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* - WLAN test (Use "Menu" button to start various tests)
*#*#232338#*#* - Shows WiFi MAC address
MAC (Media Access Control), address is a globally unique identifier assigned to network devices, and therefore it is often referred to as hardware or physical address. MAC addresses are 6-byte (48-bits) in length, and are written in MM:MM:MM:SS:SS:SS format. The first 3-bytes are ID number of the manufacturer, which is assigned by an Internet standards body. The second 3-bytes are serial number assigned by the manufacturer.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a U.S.-owned utility that provides users with positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services. This system consists of three segments: the space segment, the control segment, and the user segment.
*#*#1575#*#* - For a more advanced GPS test
*#*#232331#*#* - Bluetooth test
Bluetooth is wireless communication standard which allows electronic devices to connect and interact with each other. It can be found in a number of gadgets, from smartphones, to loudspeakers, to laptops and more. Bluetooth doesn't rely on Wi-Fi, or mobile data or a cell network: as long as devices are Bluetooth compatible, and in close proximity to each other, they can take part in the wireless, two-way communication.
*#*#232337#*# - Shows Bluetooth device address in Avon InfoTech AIT Tabu 7 inches
*#*#8255#*#* - This code can be used to launch GTalk Service Monitor.
Gtalk Service Monitor and play services monitor are developer options to let you examine and debug the push connections to google talk and google play services. Below these, the "restore default heartbeats" button lets you bring back the original heartbeat exchange settings if you have to. The final button is about making a donation to the developer of this convenient app. and that is it! now, you are left to experiment with the data and wi-fi settings until you land the most comfortable intervals for you.
*#*#36245#*#* - Access email debug information.
Codes to get Firmware version information:
*#*#4986*2650468#*#* - PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate
*#*#1234#*#* OR *#1234# - PDA and Phone firmware information
*#*#1111#*#* - FTA SW Version (1234 in the same code will give PDA and firmware version)
*#12580*369# - Software and hardware info
*#9090# - Diagnostic configuration in Avon InfoTech AIT Tabu 7 inches
*#*#2222#*#* - FTA HW Version
*#*#44336#*#* - PDA, Phone, CSC
The Customer Service Code (CSC) plays an important role in the operation of your mobile device. Different countries have different standards for both voice and data communications to a cell phone tower. Although most countries follow the international standard for WiFi connects, there are variations from the standard. The CSC code ensures that your mobile device complies with the standards for your country, and your cell phone operator. The CSC code also determines the source for firmware updates via FOTA or Samsung Kies.
, Build Time, Changelist number
Codes to launch various Factory Tests:
*#*#0283#*#* - Packet Loopback
*#*#0*#*#* - LCD display test
*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* - Melody test
*#*#0842#*#* - Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test)
*#*#2663#*#* - Touch screen version Avon InfoTech AIT Tabu 7 inches
*#*#2664#*#* - Touch screen test
*#*#0588#*#* - Proximity sensor test
*#*#3264#*#* - RAM version Avon InfoTech AIT Tabu 7 inches
GSM codes for Avon InfoTech AIT Tabu 7 inches
Change PIN
Setting up a Personal Identification Number (PIN) on your SIM stops others from using it when it's switched off or been taken out of your device. The acronym PUK is derived from the term Pin Unlocking Key. The PUK (or PUC) number is the PIN code needed to unfreeze the sim card.
- ** 04 *, then enter the PIN old, and twice a new PIN.
Change PIN2 - ** 042 *, then enter the old The PIN2, and twice the new PIN2.
Unlock SIM-card (PIN) - ** 05 * then enter the PUK and new PIN twice
Unlock SIM-card (PIN2) - ** 052 *, then enter the PUK2 and new PIN2 twice
Call Forwarding (you have to order the service from the operator)
##002# - Cancel all diverts
##004# - Cancel all conditional call forwarding
**004* phone number # - Activate all conditional call forwarding
Unconditional call forwarding (Call Forward All)
###21 - Switch off and deactivate
#21# - Deactivate
**21*phone number# - Enable and Activate
*21# - Activate
*#21# - Check the condition
Diversion in case of "no answer"
###61 - Switch off and deactivate
#61# - Deactivate
**61* phone number# - Enable and Activate
*61# - Activate
*#61# - Check the condition
Setting the call time until the call forwarding option "no answer"
When installing forwarding on "no answer" you can set the time in seconds that the system allows you to hook. If during this time you have not picked up the phone, the incoming call will be diverted.
Example: - ** 61 * + ** 709576617601234 # 30 - set the waiting time of 30 seconds
Set timeout - ** 61 * Phone Number ** N #, N = 5..30 (seconds)
Remove the previous installation - ## 61 #
Diversion in case of "not available"
# ## 62 - Switch off and deactivate
# 62 # - Deactivate
** 62 *phone number# - Enable and Activate
* 62 # - Activate
* # 62 # - Check the condition
Diversion in case of "busy"
###67 - Switch off and deactivate
#67# - Deactivate
**67*phone number# - Enable and Activate
*67# - Activate
*#67# - Check the condition
Call Barring (you have to order the service from the operator)
Change the password for all bans (default - 0000)
- ** 03 * 330 * old password * new password * new password #
Barring of all outgoing calls
**33*password# - Activate
#33*password# - Deactivate
*#33# - Check the condition
Barring of all calls
**330*password# - Activate
#330*password# - Deactivate
*#330# - Check the condition
Barring of all outgoing international calls
**331*password# - Activate
#331*password# - Deactivate
*#331# - Check the condition
Barring of all outgoing calls
**333*password# - Activate
#333*password# - Deactivate
*#333# - Check the condition
Barring of all incoming calls
**353*password# - Activate
#353*password# - Deactivate
*#353# - Check the condition
Barring all incoming calls when roaming
**351*password# - Activate
#351*password# - Deactivate
*#351# - Check the condition
Call waiting (you have to order the service from the operator)
*43# - Activate
#43# - Deactivate
*#43# - Check the condition
Transfer your phone number (Anti ANI)
#30#phone number - Block
*30#phone number - Allow
*#30# - Check the condition
Show phone number of the caller you (ANI)
#77# - Block
*77# - Allow
*#77# - Check the condition
Smart menu
Rob - *140#
Banglalink - *789#
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Shopping Online: Tips for the holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and that means millions of people will be shopping for gifts online. Though online shopping peaks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, you can be a safe shopper year-round. Here are some tips to remember:
-Always use a credit card. Never use a wire-transfer or a non-credit card method to buy anything online. Laws allow you to challenge any disputed item that shows up on your credit card bill, and most credit card companies have what's called a "zero liability" policy that doesn't hold you accountable for charges made if your card is lost or stolen.
-Make sure you're using a secure site when paying for something. The site you're visiting may not have an "https" in the URL, but you should see one when you go to check out. As an example, when you shop at Amazon, you only see www.amazon.com in the URL. But when you go to pay for the items in your shopping cart, you're taken to a secure version of the site. You can see that the checkout page begins with "https," a sign that you're on a secure site.
-When in doubt, do some research! If looking at a website that seems sketchy, pause for a second and do some research on the company before you buy. The Better Business Bureau offers a list of accredited businesses on its website. You can also Google the company. You may find customer reviews and experiences that could help you determine if the site is legitimate. If in doubt, don't buy.
-Finally, don't click on links directly from e-mails. Businesses love to send e-mails touting their latest sales. But so do scammers! If you get an e-mail from the Gap advertising 30% off, don't click directly from the email. Instead, type in the Gap's web address directly into your browser and then search for the deals. This helps prevent you from clicking on a link from a phishing email.
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The 44 year-old has temporarily stepped aside at the Nou Camp after it was confirmed he required a further operation on cancerous tissue near his parotid gland, having previously had saliva glands removed in November 2011.
Vilanova faces six weeks of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, with his assistant Jordi Roura assuming control of the first team, but the Barça coach was well enough to attend a training session on Wednesday.
A statement released on the Primera Division club's official Twitter feed read: ''Tito Vilanova came to the Ciudad Deportiva this morning and greeted the players who trained there.''
The news that their coach faced a second battle against cancer came on December 22, with Barcelona medical staff suggesting at the time that Vilanova could potentially combine his treatment with his first-team duties, should circumstances allow.
Club president Sandro Rosell revealed last week that he was optimistic Vilanova could return to work ''within two or three weeks''.
It remains unclear, though, whether Vilanova will be involved in preparing his players for Barça's home game with city rivals Espanyol this Sunday.


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Car Deals: January 2013
Shoppers interested in a good deal on a new car can find several strong offers in January. We've rounded up several of the best car deals on a few of our favorite new models to help shoppers find a great car at a competitive price in the New Year.
Chevrolet Camaro
Unless you're considering a high-performance ZL1 variant, don't buy the iconic Chevrolet Camaro sports car at sticker price in January. Chevrolet has many incentives on the car available this month. One such deal is available to cash buyers, offering up to $1,000 off any 2012 model or $500 back from the sticker price of any 2013. But the best deal is available to shoppers looking to finance a leftover 2012 Camaro. That's because the automaker is offering zero percent interest for up to 72 months on all models -- a great offer considering there's no interest rate deal on the highly similar 2013 model.
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Chrysler 200 Convertible
While it might be hard to imagine picking up a new convertible in the middle of winter, that's when automakers offer some of the top deals on ragtops. Case in point: the 2013 Chrysler 200 Convertible, which can be had with zero percent interest for up to 36 months in January, or up to $1,000 cash back. Leftover 2012 models are an even better deal, as Chrysler is offering zero percent interest for up to 72 months on those, or a tremendous $3,750 back. The cash back deal is especially enticing considering the drop-top Chrysler 200 starts around $28,000 after shipping.
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Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai is offering several good deals on the midsize Hyundai Sonata sedan this month. As expected, remaining 2012 models are the best deals, with Hyundai offering zero percent interest for up to 36 months, 0.9 percent for 48 months or 1.9 percent for 60 months. The rate is slightly higher on the 2013 Sonata, which can be had with 0.9 percent interest for 36 months or 2.9 percent for 60 months. Lease deals are also available: Hyundai is offering a 36-month lease on the 2013 Sonata with nothing due at signing for $245 per month. The 2012 Sonata starts at $199 per month after just $1,999 down.
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Although the Mazda3's basic design is now a few years old, it remains one of our favorite compact sedans. It's also a sweet deal in January thanks to a series of lease incentives and purchase offers. Among lease deals, the brand's offer on 2013 sedan models is the best. That incentive offers a 36-month lease with payments from $159 after $1,999 at lease signing. The best financing deals are available on 2012 models, as Mazda is offering zero percent interest for 60 months on remaining stock. But finance customers can also get a good deal on the latest model year, as Mazda is also offering zero percent interest for 36 months on the 2013 model.
Toyota Avalon
Shoppers willing to consider the newly replaced Toyota Avalon can get a great deal on the outgoing model this month. Finance shoppers get an especially enticing deal, as Toyota is offering zero percent interest for up to 60 months on all leftover 2012 models. The sedan is also available with up to $500 cash back for shoppers looking to pay in full despite the terrific interest rates offered. Lease shoppers also get a great deal, as Toyota is offering the sedan for just $329 per month after $2,999 at signing. That makes it only slightly more expensive than an upscale Camry XLE despite its roomier interior and upscale amenities.
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The Subaru Outback is a good choice for the shopper interested in combining the ruggedness of an SUV with the drivability of a car. It's also an exceptional deal in January thanks to low-interest offers from Subaru. Qualified shoppers looking to finance the station wagon can get 0.9 percent interest for up to 36 months. For lease shoppers, the automaker is offering a 42-month lease with rates starting from $267 after just $1,967 due at signing.
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Consumer Privacy Legislative and Regulatory Initiatives
Editor's Note: The February/March 1997 issue of the Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science included a special section on the topic, Personal Privacy. Since the preparation of that series of articles, Congress and several regulatory agencies have stepped up their activities in this realm. The following is an update.
The current year may well be the one in which official Washington seriously considers legislation and regulatory actions focusing on consumer privacy, online databases and locator services. The threat of an all-encompassing, privacy-oriented legislative effort is greater than it has ever been in the past. It is very possible that access to a variety of important and necessary information will be restricted.
On the congressional front, some members of Congress are considering wide-ranging legislation that would significantly restrict what information could be made available on online services. Though legislation has not been introduced to date, there are indications that an emphasis will be placed on prohibiting the use of public records, locator services and other information which some groups consider sensitive. There is also talk of requiring each company to secure an individual's permission before including any information about that individual in a locator or reference service, which would effectively outlaw or make impossible to produce many online databases.
On the regulatory side, the Federal Trade Commission is holding a series of workshops in June to further explore consumer privacy, the collection and storage of electronic data and access to online databases. The first session will examine the threat to consumers of computerized databases containing identifying information. The second session focuses on consumer online privacy, with an emphasis on the collection and storage of data from the Internet. The third session examines children's online privacy and data collected about children over the Internet. The FTC has asked for comments from individuals or organizations with knowledge of these issues. Copies of the questionnaire can be obtained by contacting the FTC in Washington, DC. Responses must be submitted by April 15. Upon completion of the workshops, the FTC will send a report of findings to Congress.
Finally, the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) is taking a hard look at privacy/database issues as well. The FRB was expected to release a report of its findings at the end of March and some expect it to include legislative recommendations for the industry.
FTC Announces Two Significant Efforts in its Comprehensive Examination of Consumer Privacy
In early March, the Federal Trade Commission announced two significant efforts in its examination of consumer privacy issues. First, the Commission announced that it will undertake a study of the collection, compilation, sale and use of data from computer databases, often referred to as "look-up services," that contain what consumers may consider sensitive identifying information. Second, the Commission announced a four-day public workshop on consumer privacy issues to be held June 10-13. The workshop will gather information for the new computer database study and also will update and review the industry's response to the issues raised in last year's workshop and the staff report, Consumer Privacy on the Global Information Infrastructure.
A notice describing the public workshop and requesting public comment in connection with the computer database study and online privacy issues will be published shortly in the Federal Register. Written comments and notifications of interest in participating in the workshop must be submitted on or before April 15.
Computer Database Study
The computer database study responds to concerns raised by the public and members of Congress about databases that are typically used to locate individuals or develop individual background information. These databases contain information that consumers may consider sensitive, such as Social Security numbers, current and prior addresses, and dates of birth. Some of these databases reportedly contain much more information, including an individual's physical characteristics, property holdings, and family members and neighbors. Customers of these services can simply input information (such as an individual's name and address) and then obtain a profile of the subject individual containing some or all of this identifying information. Database operators generally compile and sell this information without the subject individual's knowledge or consent.
The FTC study will examine the types of information that consumers consider sensitive, as well as their level of concern about the collection of and access to such information. The study will also evaluate the risks and benefits associated with using these databases. Finally, the study will explore consumers' privacy concerns regarding the collection and sale of their identifying information. The study will not address computer databases used primarily for direct marketing purposes, medical and student records, and the use of consumer credit reports for employment purposes.
Session One of the June workshop (June 10) will be devoted to the computer database study. Participants will discuss relevant issues, including the types of identifying information that consumers may consider sensitive; consumers' privacy concerns regarding the collection, compilation, sale and use of their identifying information; and the benefits and risks associated with the use of databases containing sensitive consumer identifying information.
Any person who wishes to apply for participation in this session of the workshop must file a written comment addressing one or more of the questions set out in the Federal Register under the heading, Session One: Computerized Databases Containing Sensitive Consumer Identifying Information. Commission staff will consider all written comments, including those of non-participants in Session One. The workshop, together with other information-gathering efforts of the Commission, will form the basis of a report to Congress.
Consumer Privacy Issues Posed by the Online Marketplace
As part of the Bureau of Consumer Protection's Privacy Initiative, Sessions Two (June 11-12) and Three (June 12-13) of the workshop are intended to update the Commission on current practices regarding collection and use of personal information online, including information collected from children, and on self-regulatory efforts and technological developments since June 1996. Session Two addresses the issues related to adults' personal information and Session Three to children's personal information.
In preparation for Sessions Two and Three of the workshop, the Commission's Federal
Register notice asks questions on topics such as
Interested parties who wish to apply for participation in Session Two must file a written comment addressing one or more of the questions listed in the Federal Register notice under the heading, Session Two: Consumer Online Privacy. Those interested in applying for participation in Session Three must file a written comment addressing one or more of the questions listed in the Federal Register notice under the heading, Session Three: Children's Online Privacy.
Anyone may apply to participate in more than one workshop session. Notifications of interest must specify the session(s) in which participation is sought. Those requesting to be participants will be notified as soon as possible after May 15, if they have been selected to participate. Workshop sessions are open to parties not selected as participants, as well as to the general public. The workshop will be held in Room 432 of the Commission's headquarters building, Sixth Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC. The tentative schedule for the workshop sessions, as well as further instruction on how to file comments, is included in the Federal Register notice.
Copies of the notice, the December 1996 FTC staff report, titled Public Workshop on
Consumer Privacy on the Global Information Infrastructure and transcripts of the June 1996
workshop are available on the Internet at the FTC's World Wide Web Site at http://www.ftc.gov
(no period). FTC documents are also available from the FTC's Public Reference Branch, Room
130, 6th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20580; 202/326-2222; TTY
for the hearing impaired 202/326-2502. To find out the latest news as it is announced, call the
FTC's NewsPhone recording at 202/326-2710.


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Several men have been arrested by detectives investigating a suspected second child grooming gang in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, sources have confirmed.
The alleged victim is reported to be one of 47 girls questioned by police in relation to an earlier child sexual exploitation ring in the town.
That case concluded on Wednesday when nine Asian men received jail sentences of between four and 19 years from a judge who said they treated their five white victims "as though they were worthless and beyond any respect".
Greater Manchester Police has made no official comment on the latest arrests.
Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk said today: "There have been some who've said this is a one off case but I have consistently said I believe it to be a wider problem and that's why I am pleased to see the police acting.
"My message for anyone thinking of getting involved in this kind of activity is that you do so at your peril because the full force of the law will come down very hard on you.
"We've seen inspiring bravery shown by victims in the recent trial.
"I hope the heavy sentences imposed will encourage other victims to speak out because this crime is being taken very seriously and we need to send out the clearest message that this behaviour will not be tolerated in Rochdale or anywhere else."
The recent trial, at Liverpool Crown Court, heard that five girls - aged between 13 and 15 - were given alcohol, food and money in return for sex but there were times when violence was used.
The offences happened in and around Rochdale in 2008 and 2009.
The men were convicted of conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with children under the age of 16 and other sexual offences including rape and trafficking for sexual exploitation.
In comments which appeared to conflict with police insistence that there was no "racial or cultural" element to the crimes, Judge Gerald Clifton told the defendants: "One of the factors leading to that was the fact that they were not part of your community or religion."


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Alternative Housing in Manhattan
Although Nyack College does not offer on-campus housing at the Manhattan Campus, you can find a varied range of convenient options close to campus.
Nyack College Office of Auxiliary Services in Nyack, NY (845-675-4500, Room 216, Boon Center) provides a list of off campus resources for local housing. While Nyack College does not endorse any of these resources nor does it have any formal relationship with any of them, we are committed to providing you with information needed to assist you in making a successful housing choice.
Students come to Educational Housing Services for the great amenities. They return year-after-year for the great community. Educational Housing Services offers all-inclusive housing solutions designed exclusively for students and interns. With EHS, you get safe, quality housing by the academic year, semester, or summer. Residences are located in New York City's best and most convenient neighborhoods, so no matter where you go to school, you can find a location that's perfect for you. In their customized living spaces you'll discover everything you need, plus all of the extras you want. And our premiere student life program is optimized to ensure the ultimate New York City experience.
1760 Third Avenue
Experience quintessential New York City living at 1760 Third Avenue in the upscale neighborhood of Yorkville on Manhattan's Upper East Side. This recently renovated 19-story high-rise features state-of-the-art, eco-conscious facilities, and easy access to an abundance of cultural landmarks. Just a few blocks away you'll discover Museum Mile—a stretch along 5th Avenue that boasts nine of the city's best museums. Tree-filled Central Park and the stunning vistas of the East River Esplanade are also just steps from your door.
55 John Street
Completed and opened in August 2007, the 55 John Street Residence brings EHS's customized, first-rate amenities to the heart of New York City's Financial District. Full of winding cobblestone streets and dazzling architecture, this is one of the most historic and fascinating neighborhoods in the city—and true to its name, this area is home to the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street.
Residents at 55 John Street will also enjoy unmatched proximity to all of the city's downtown destinations: TriBeCa, SoHo, South Street Seaport, Battery Park, the West Side Esplanade, and of course Pace University are all within walking distance.
231 East 55th Street
Located in a beautiful residential neighborhood in the convenience of midtown, The Marymount Manhattan Residence offers unique suites with impressive views. It is within walking distance of a wealth of classic NYC attractions including Grand Central Station, the Chrysler Building, the United Nations headquarters, the main branch of the New York Public Library, and Bryant Park. The area is also home to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), famed Rockefeller Center, and Radio City Music Hall.
481 Eighth Avenue
Step out your front door and into world-famous Herald Square. The New Yorker Residence—located within the iconic New Yorker Hotel—is the perfect spot for the industrious student on the go. Take a short walk to Times Square, Broadway and Off-Broadway Theatres, Madison Square Garden, Macy's flagship store, and the Empire State Building. Or sit in the shade and people watch at one of the many tables in Horace Greeley Park.
St. George Clark
The St. George Clark Residence is connected to the St. George Studio and the St. George Weller towers. Located in the heart of scenic Brooklyn Heights, it is just one subway stop from lower Manhattan and mere minutes from Wall Street. On the site of what was once the famed St. George Hotel—a hotspot that drew celebrities, athletes, and presidential candidates—the residence boasts a newly renovated student community center.
St. George Studio
The St. George Studio Residence connects to the St. George Clark and Weller towers via an expansive lobby and student community center. Located in the heart of scenic Brooklyn Heights, this building is on the site of the former St. George Hotel—-a hotspot that drew celebrities, athletes, and presidential candidates. Just one subway stop from lower Manhattan and mere minutes from Wall Street, this location offers exceptional access to the city while maintaining a great small-town feel.
St. George Weller
The newly renovated St. George Weller Residence shares an expansive lobby and student community center with the St. George Clark and the St. George Weller. Located on a tree-line street in the heart of scenic Brooklyn Heights, the building was once the famed St. George Hotel—-a hotspot that drew celebrities, athletes, and presidential candidates. Just one subway stop from lower Manhattan and mere minutes from Wall Street, this location offers exceptional access to the city while maintaining a great small-town feel.
Singles: $9300 - $16750 per semester
Doubles: $7800 - $10300 per semester
Triples: $7150 - $8250 per semester
Phone: (800) 385-1689
Email: Online Form
New York, NY 10004
Ocean Luxury Residences is located at One West Street, the very first address in Manhattan, Ocean stands directly across from the world-famous New York Harbor and historic Battery Park, conveniently located next to 17 Battery. If ever there was an address that reflects the grandeur of New York's past with today's sophisticated amenities and advanced technology, this is it. The moment you enter, you're transported to a 14th Century Venetian Palace. Arched ceilings with classic Italian frescoes and inlaid marble create a feeling of opulence and luxury throughout. Choose among studios, one- and two-bedroom residences or sensational two- and three-bedroom duplex penthouses. Ocean amenities include: 24-hour concierge, marble bathrooms, granite countertops, fully equipped health club, on-premise valet, laundry on every floor, on-site parking available, full-service business center available, and roof deck with stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor.
Studios: starting at $2,150 per month
Studio Home/Office: starting at $2,850 per month
One Bedroom: starting at $3,395 per month
One Bedroom /Home Office: starting at $3,750 per month
Phone: 212.742.0201
1395 Lexington Ave.
AM-NY calls it "the bastion of all things fun, cultural, creative and athletic." Bill Clinton calls 92Y "a great example of American citizenship at work." You can call it "home."
92Y Residence includes:
- Afforadable rates
- Choice of single or double rooms with individual climate control
- Shared, single-sex bathrooms
- Fully equipped kitchen/dining rooms with flat screen TVs on each floor
- Laundry rooms located throughout the residence
- 24-hour security
- Free maid and bed linen service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Access to the best concerts, lectures, classes, health and fitness center and more, just downstairs
- Accommodates 350 students
- 25,000 square foot health club and gym
Large Single Room: $1650 per month
Single Room: $1550 per month
Double Room: $1300 per person/month
Small Double Room: $1200 per person/month
Phone: (212) 415-5660
Email: Online Form
401 West 130th Street
The Towers, on West 130th Street and St. Nicholas Terrace on the South Campus, opened its door in August 2006. Currently, The Towers provides accommodations for 589 residents.
The Towers consists of 164 fully-furnished, air-conditioned suites from one-bedroom to four-bedroom configurations.
The Towers offers:
- Free Wi-Fi Throughout
- 24-hour Fitness center
- Free laundry room
- Free Cable TV
- On-site grills and picnic tables
- Pool and ping-pong table
- 24-hour Welcome Desk/Security
- On-site Print Kiosk
- Multi-purpose room for study and social events
- Kitchen includes full-size refrigerator, cooktop and microwave
- Comfortable floor lounges
- Community kitchen
- Recreation area with large-screen TVs
- Access card for entry
- Private courtyard and patio area
- Shuttle/escort van service to local subway stations
- Quiet Floor options
Single – Triple Rooms $6000-$8000 per semester
Phone: (917) 507-0070
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
340 West 85th Street
The Brandon Residence for Women offers affordable housing in one of New York City's best neighborhoods. This is an alternative to long term apartments for women who need a temporary place to stay or are attending school.
The Brandon also features:
- Private, furnished rooms with two bathrooms per floor.
- Breakfast and dinner served seven days a week included in rent.
- Maid and bed linen service available.
- Cooking, refrigeration, laundry, and ironing facilities.
- Reading room includes a lending library and TV.
- Voicemail and individual mailboxes.
- 24-hour attendants at front desk and elevator.
- Rehearsal space and two pianos.
- Lovely communal space for receiving guests.
- Organized social events including concerts, movie nights and parties.
Single: $1023 - $1218 per month
Phone: (212) 496-6901
Email: email@example.com
31-10 47th St., Long Island City
NYSUM's 70,000 square foot brick building is located in the geographical center of New York City; in Queens. Our facility is a 10 minute drive from LaGuardia airport, a 20-minute drive from JFK airport and a 5 minute walk from the subway and bus line where connections can be made to any part of the city.
The New York School of Urban Ministry (NYSUM) is a short-term teaching and training center for Christians with a heart for urban ministry. NYSUM also offers short-term and long-term housing throughout the year at affordable prices.
On Premises:
- Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coin-op Laundry
- Warm Christian Atmosphere
- Separate Male & Female Floors
- Located 10 Minutes from Mid-Town Manhattan
- All Rooms Fully Furnished
- Utilities Included
- A/C for small additional fee
There are separate men's and women's floors, which combines, can house up to 250 people. There are no family accommodations.
Dorm Rooms:
- Single occupancy rooms
- 1/2 bathroom in each room
- Showers on each dorm floor (men's and women's)
- Prayer and Devotional Room and Lounge on each floor
Dining Room Cafeteria Style:
- Seating up to 200
Fellowship Lounge:
Air-conditioned casual seating area with couches, vending machines, game tables, and TV/VCR. Used for relaxation and social time as well as ministry preparation and prayer.
There is very limited parking directly onsite. Only ministry team vehicles that are used on outreaches will have space allocated. Neighborhood street parking is available for all others directly onsite. Only ministry team vehicles that are used on outreaches will have space allocated. Neighborhood street parking is available for all others.
Subway Access:
The building is 3 blocks from the 46th Street Station with excellent access to Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
Dorm Building:
The dorm building located 2 blocks away contains the Food Pantry blessing New York City churches and a Children's Ministry Training and Preparation area.
Single: $350 - $425 per month
Phone: (718) 204-6471 x322


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Milnacipran in Autism and the Functional Locus Coeruleus and Noradrenergic Model of Autism
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01337700
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : April 19, 2011
Last Update Posted : November 20, 2014
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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) include Autistic disorder, Asperger's syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). These are developmental disorders beginning prior to three years of age. Recent Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates suggest that ASD affects up to 1 in 100 individuals and up to 1 in 50 boys. There are very substantial costs associated with caring for patients with ASD, and ASD has the highest Caregiver Burden Scores of any condition. There are three core symptom domains of ASD, including social deficits, repetitive behaviors and language deficits. Patients can also have associated symptoms of attentional deficits, disruptive behaviors and intellectual disability. There is currently no Food and Drug administration (FDA) approved treatment for the core symptoms of autism, but risperidone and aripiprazole have FDA approval for disruptive behaviors associated with autism.
This is a 12 week randomized double blind placebo controlled trial of Milnacipran in adults with ASD or Aspergers Syndrome. Milnacipran is said to play a role in the activation and normalization of the locus coeruleus-noradrenergic system, of which is hypothesized to play a role in behavior adaptations and performance.
|Condition or disease
|Autism Spectrum Disorder Asperger Syndrome Aspergers Syndrome
|Drug: Milnacipran Drug: Placebo
|Phase 4
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|10 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Parallel Assignment
|Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|Milnacipran in Autism and the Functional Locus Coeruleus and Noradrenergic Model of Autism
|Study Start Date :
|February 2011
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|July 2014
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|July 2014
|Experimental: Milnacipran
Drug: Milnacipran
Patients will receive a titrated dose of milnacipran increasing to a maximum of 100mg a day over the 12 week study period. Dosing will be based on a fixed schedule that will be monitored using a side effect profile.
Other Name: Savella
|Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Drug: Placebo
Subjects will be given placebo tablets at dosing corresponding to the fixed schedule between 12.5mg and 100mg.
- Change in Score on Conners Adults Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Rating Scale [ Time Frame: Baseline through Week 12 ]Change will be measured in each subject's score on the Conners from baseline through study end (week 12). It is a clinically expert rating scale used to measure attention dysfunction. It offers good psychometric properties and psychopathological item content focused on inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Change in subjects on placebo, will be compared to those receiving the study drug.
- Aberrant Behavior Checklist - Irritability Scale [ Time Frame: Screening, baseline, weeks 2,4,6,8,10,12 ]Rating scale sensitive to changes in disruptive behaviors in autism.
- Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (YBOCS)- Compulsion Subscale [ Time Frame: screening, baseline, weeks, 2,4,6,8,10,12 ]Clinical tool used to measure repetitive behaviors in autism trials.
- Diagnostic Analysis of Nonverbal Activity-2 (DANVA-2) [ Time Frame: screening, baseline, weeks 2,4,6,8,10,12 ]Tool used to measure social cognition in adults with autism, as related to amygdala function.
- NoGo-Go Task During functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 12 ]A neurocognitive task of motor inhibition measured during the fMRI.
- Core Autism Treatment Scale - Severity and Improvement [ Time Frame: screening, baseline, weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 ]Tool used to compare pretreatment ratings of severity and post treatment ratings of improvement after the start of therapy.
- Clinical Global Impressions Scale (CGI) [ Time Frame: screening, baseline, weeks 2,4,6,8,10,12 ]A scale that measures improvement based off of the clinician's interpretations.
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 to 50 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male and Female patients
- Aged 18-50 years
- Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- IQ greater than 70
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant subjects
- Patients deemed by comprehensive psychiatric interview to have a significant risk of suicide
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): NCT01337700
|United States, New York
|Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
|Bronx, New York, United States, 10467
|Principal Investigator:
|Eric Hollander, MD
|Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
|Responsible Party:
|Eric Hollander, Clinical Professor, Montefiore Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01337700 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
10-09-299 ( Other Identifier: Montefiore Institutional Review Board )
|First Posted:
|April 19, 2011 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|November 20, 2014
|Last Verified:
|November 2014
Keywords provided by Eric Hollander, Montefiore Medical Center:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Asperger Syndrome
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Asperger Syndrome
Autistic Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
Pathologic Processes
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Mental Disorders
Antidepressive Agents
Psychotropic Drugs
Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Neurotransmitter Agents
Serotonin Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors
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Epic way to ring in the new year. Thanks for writing these!
Epic way to ring in the new year. Thanks for writing these!
Epic as always Robertdoc. LOVE this format. I hope you consider doing something similar again.
Thanks, all :hooray:
Awesome work!! I was just thinking there needed to be some new stuff on almost this exact list especially Alexandra Daddario, my all-time favorite! Your last work on her was fan-freaking-tastic!! Looking forward to your future stuff. Thanks for all the hard work!!
What a way to ring in the New Year. Great work Robertdoc.
Thanks all again :thanks:
A superb way to bring in the New Year RobertDoc, and it's certainly a format of writing that works incredibly well for the occasion.
The best part about it I found was that you could read any of these short stories in whatever order you like, and still be able to enjoy it in several different ways.
It's sure to satisfy the many fans on this site, due to the great array of celebs that you have chosen here, which included re-introducing some that we might not read much about, or haven't had that many stories dedicated to them.
Naturally I started with my faves in this collection of celebs (Upton, JLaw, Hayek) and was intrigued to read your take on how other celebs spent their respective New Years Eve/Day "celebrating" (Watson, Stone, ScarJo etc).
I'm certainly inspired by this, and could look at doing something with the younger crop of celebs using a similar format, unless of course you had something planned already?
Simply a masterpiece...
Thanks. I don't have any plans, so use whatever format you'd like.


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Sat Feb 19 2011 22:01 Black Planning:
I'm doing more work on Beautiful Soup, but I'll spare you the details and share with you one of my favorite Ken Macleod quotes. This is from The Stone Canal, and it came up in brunchtime conversation with Evan:
"Because your Yank dingbat libertarian pals are right—the Western
democracies are socialist! Big public sectors, big companies that
plan production while officially everything's on the market... sort of
black planning, like the East had a black market."


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Are you paying too much in local property taxes? Do you think your property is overvalued by the county government?
You can challenge your assessment if you act soon.
The deadline for all Georgians to challenge their local property tax appraisal is April 1.
By filling out a Georgia property tax return (Form PT50-R), you can have local county appraisers reevaluate your property value. Forms can be downloaded online or gotten from your local appraiser office.
Officials suggest that you also set up a meeting with your local appraiser to go over how they have valued your property to look for errors and to understand better how the system works.
Because of the recession, many property values have fallen dramatically, but that doesn't mean your property valuation by the county government has been adjusted. If you have evidence of property sales near your property, including foreclosures, that are lower than your own valuation, you may need to seek a reappraisal.


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Style # 221687
Give your everyday look a splash of boho-glam with this bebe handbag, featuring soft faux leather, rocker-chic studs and luxe fringe. Wear it as a crossbody during the day and as a chic clutch during the nights.
- Leatherette
- H 6" (15 cm) x W 9" (23 cm)
- Strap: 23" (58 cm)
- Detachable strap
- Imported
Fringe Benefits Crossbody is rated out of 5 by 1.
Rated 5 out of 5 by StephMun from Fun and Edgy Crossbody/Clutch I took the crossbody strap off and used this as a clutch. Its fun, edgy and eye catching especially to dress up jeans for a night out. I bought in tan and love it. The studs are gold against the tan so it is not overwhelming and the fringe just adds the right amount of edge to this bag.
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MIAMI -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that Judge Daniel T.K. Hurley of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has issued an Order on Remand in the case EEOC v. Joe's Stone Crab finding that the landmark Miami Beach restaurant engaged in intentional discrimination against women in the hiring of food servers.
The order, issued on March 23, 2001, is based on evidence presented in two trials held in 1996 and 1998 on the issues of liability and relief in EEOC's lawsuit against the restaurant alleging sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Judge Hurley's order follows the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals' remand of the case to the district court on August 4, 2000. In issuing the finding of intentional discrimination last week, Judge Hurley also reaffirmed and reinstated "all prior findings of fact set forth in the two previous opinions" regarding monetary and injunctive relief against Joe's.
"The EEOC is pleased with the court's ruling on our intentional discrimination claim," said Delner Franklin-Thomas, regional attorney of EEOC's Miami District Office, which litigated the case. "This ruling should cause employers in Florida and across the nation to think twice before making discriminatory employment decisions based on flawed reasoning about one's gender."
EEOC's lawsuit, initially filed in May 1993, alleged that Joe's discriminated against women in hiring for the position of food server dating back to October 1986. Joe's practices resulted in the hiring of male applicants for 108 consecutive openings for waiters/waitresses.
In his ruling, Judge Hurley found that Joe's "subordinate employees, exercising delegated authority, deliberately and systematically excluded women from food server positions based on a sexual stereotype which simply associated fine-dining ambience' with all-male food service." The court further found that "Joe's implicit policy of hiring only male food servers gave rise to a deserved, well-known reputation that Joe's discriminated against female food servers. This reputation, in turn, caused many qualified females not to apply at Joe's for food server positions."
The court restated its prior finding that "what prevailed at Joe's...was the ethos that female food servers were not to be hired," and that prior to EEOC's intervention, female applicants for food server positions at Joe's "had no reasonable likelihood of being hired." The court also reemphasized its finding that "Joe's owners and managers, through their silence, consented to the deliberate and systematic exclusion of women from the serving staff."
"This ruling is significant because it reiterates what EEOC has said all along: the most coveted and highly paid food server positions at prestigious restaurants cannot be reserved for persons of a particular gender," said Gedety N. Serralta, senior trial attorney at EEOC's Miami office. "Employers must judge employees and applicants based solely on merit and their ability to do the job, not on their gender or other non-job related criteria."
Judge Hurley's order upholds his prior ruling against Joe's in August 1998. In that decision, which applies to Joe's hiring practices through the year 2001, a court-appointed monitor was ordered to attend the Roll Call (Joe's in-person hiring process) and prepare a report to the judge. In addition, Joe's was ordered by the court to advertise its Roll Call in local newspapers, adopt a corporate resolution stating that it is an equal opportunity employer, and provide training to the restaurant's human resources personnel.
Judge Hurley also awarded damages in the amount of $154,205 (plus interest) to four claimants who attended past Roll Calls but were denied employment. The court's damages were based on the difference in income from the women's actual work history compared to what it would have been had they worked at Joe's.
Federico Costales, director of EEOC's Miami District Office, said: "We believe that the public interest has been served and hope that this decision signifies the conclusion of this case. Employers who fail to hire women as wait staff due to their gender make stereotypical presumptions about gender and the types of work women are capable of doing, which, as this case shows, is unlawful under the anti-discrimination laws."
In addition to enforcing Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, EEOC enforces the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Equal Pay Act; Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the private sector and state and local governments; prohibitions against discrimination affecting persons with disabilities in the federal government; and sections of the Civil Rights Act of 1991. Further information about the Commission is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.
This page was last modified on March 28, 2001.
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TWO deer have been hit on the M61 — just two days after another deer was killed on the same stretch of motorway.
The animals were hit on the southbound carriageway at about 11.30am, between junction six near Horwich and junction eight at Chorley, before Rivington Services, with one surviving and another being killed.
The Highways Agency said that the driver of the car told them that one deer had been killed, but that another had managed to run away.
The incident did not cause delays, as the driver managed to pull over to the hard shoulder.
This comes after a deer was hit and killed on Thursday, after it got through fencing on the sliproad at junction six.
A spokesman for the Agency previously said that such incidents are not uncommon in spring, and they work with land owners to make sure fencing is secure close to the motorway.


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Wanda Lou May was born on Dec. 18, 1923, in Red Lodge, Mont., to Agnes Whittington and Francis Pearl May. She was 89 when she died at Aspen Meadows on May 8, 2013. Wanda was raised on the Golden Willow family ranch near Red Lodge. She attended school at her grandparent's school, The Whittington School. Wanda later graduated in 1942 from Carbon County High School. Shortly after graduation Wanda served in the War effort as a telephone operator in Washington state.
She married the late John (Jack) Ottowell Lodge in 1943. She was employed for 13 years by the Red Lodge Telephone Company. Wanda was a member of the Red Lodge Eagles Auxiliary. In 1962, she married Floyd Updegraff, and worked as a private firm switch board operator in Billings. Then she married Robert Cady. They later divorced. Though she had macular degeneration for nearly twenty years, she never complained and continued living with grace, kindness and continuous good spirits.
Wanda is survived by three sons and a daughter: Jon Lodge and Richard Lodge both of Billings, Kenneth Updegraff of Seattle, and Cheryl Shutak-Austin of Cambridge, England. Wanda also leaves five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
The family thanks the wonderful staff at Aspen Meadows for the care and support Wanda received during the last years of her life. A Memorial service will be held when the family gathers this summer.


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The Australian government is developing new software to monitor citizens' social media conversations.
The purpose of one tool, called Emergency Situational Awareness (ESA), is to give emergency services early warning about disasters.
It's taken the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) three years to develop and is being trialled by the Defence Department, the Queensland government and Geoscience Australia.
ESA works by mining publicly available Twitter profiles to detect clusters of tweeted words such as "fire", "earthquake" or "storm", and then passing that information to emergency authorities.
In August, the technology helped detect a grass fire near Cloncurry Hospital, in outback Queensland, before any triple zero calls were received.
"People who were driving past on the highway, albeit from a distance, were tweeting about it," Arwen Cross, CSIRO's communications adviser told AAP.
"And that happened before anyone thought to ring the fire brigade.
"It basically meant they could start looking at whether they needed to evacuate the hospital 20 minutes earlier than they would have if they'd been waiting for a phone call."
ESA also detected the fatal train crash at Dandenong South, Melbourne, on November 3.
CSIRO is developing a second social media monitoring tool, called Vizie, which may have far broader political implications.
The software detects and monitors conversation topics - including those which may be politically sensitive - across a range of websites.
One of the lead scientists working on Vizie envisages the software being used by government departments to receive feedback.
But CSIRO admits it also has a political dimension and could be used for public relations purposes.
Vizie differs from traditional media monitoring tools because it allows government departments to respond to users.
The tool could also end up being offered to private companies for brand monitoring.
It's being trialled by the federal government's Department of Human Services, among others, and has also been in development for three years.
It is not yet clear when either tool may be in full service.
Ms Cross says both Vizie and ESA only monitor publicly available conversations.
"When you send out a tweet you know that the world is going to read it," she added.


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2000 Championship Results
Senior Adam Boothe won his second straight Big West men's individual cross
country championship to lead Cal Poly to its third straight title and the
Mustang women had four runners place among the top-ten to win the 2000
women's team championship on Saturday at Glen Annie Golf Club in Santa
The Cal Poly men's team won by a score of 33-63 over UC Santa Barbara and
Utah State which finished tied for second. The Mustang women defeated 1999
champion UC Irvine 42-52 with the University of Idaho edging Utah State
78-79 for third place.
Boothe and UCSB junior Eric Gans ran neck-and-neck for most of the latter
portion of the men's race with Boothe narrowly winning the 10-kilometer
race in a time of 25:23.1. Gans finished only 1.5 seconds behind at
25:24.6 in one of the closest finishes in Big West history. In addition to
Boothe, Cal Poly had three other runners (Paulo Carvalho, Avery Blackwell
and David Ullibari) finish among the top-ten. Utah State's Steve Prescott
and Mitch Zundel finished third and fourth respectively with times of
25:33.4 and 25:33.5.
In the women's race, UC Irvine's Kareen Nilsson won the individual title in
an 8-kilometer time of 18:32.3. Cal Poly's Carolyn Jones finished second
at 18:39.5 and Idaho's Jaime Stone was third at 18:42.2. Overall, the
champion Mustangs had four runners finish among the top-ten while UC Irvine
had three.
In addition to winning his second straight individual championship, Boothe
was honored as the Big West Men's Athlete of the Year for the second year
in succession. Nilsson, who finished seventh in last year's title meet,
was named the Big West Women's Athlete of the Year. Cal Poly's Terry
Crawford was named the Big West Women's Coach of the Year while she and
assistant coach Mark Conover were named the Big West Men's Coaches of the


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I cover this range with a Zeiss 50mm f2.0, a Leica 280 f4 APO and a stitching head.When I don't need the last 100mm, I replace the 280f4 by a Leica 180f2.8 ...
Obviously, when using the best SLR sensors today, only the very best zooms will have a chance of measuring up, so one has to choose carefully (the main point of you're post); so some compromise regarding overlapping focal lengths would appear to be unavoidable. You may want to consider: the Nikon 24T/S, a Nikon 24-70, and the new Nikon 70-200F4 (with a 1.4 converter when necessary.) I have been using my four by five recently, but will go digital when Canon introduces an affordable higher megapixel camera. The lenses I am thinking about are: the Canon 24T/S ll, Canon 24-70L 2.8 ll, Canon 70-200F4L, and last but far from least in both cost and weight (if I can ever afford it) the Schneider 90mmT/S.
I am not sure why two zoom lenses and a T/S lens is actually lighter than three simple primes. I am really unsure why a T/S is needed in the mountains. BTW, although I carry primes, I never crop in post.
I think if I were building a lightweight kit, it would be 24 t/s, 50/1.8, 70-200/4 and 1.4x.
You're quite right theguywitha645d, three simple primes would be lighter than a T/S and two zooms, and one purpose of this post is to reconsider my options, so thanks for adding your piece. I will be thinking hard about what to carry this year and I may well try some primes. Focal length choices can be closely related to personal style and preference, but its never a bad idea to try a new way and see where it leads you. Its true that less weight trumps more speed for me, because my style doesn't require fast lenses, but focal lengths are less clear cut for me. Its a balance, and I'm looking for my solution.


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A CWMBRAN mother has presented her local council with a petition of more than 5,000 signatures calling for changes in its grave decoration policy.
Mother-of-seven Catherine Board whose stillborn son is buried at Cwmbran Cemetery, spearheaded the campaign which led to the petition against the cemetery regulations. She presented the petition to Torfaen council in chamber yesterday morning.
Problems started when policy which has been established for a number of years, was suddenly enforced by Torfaen council, who asked relatives of those buried in the authority's four cemeteries to remove certain personal items. The council said items such as stone chippings, windmills, solar lights and wind chimes were not permitted.
The online petition, titled: "Torfaen council: Leave our children's resting place alone", had 5,013 signatures which were collected in just four weeks.
Ms Board, of Thornhill, said: "Everyone is absolutely disgusted and don't think it's right. It's about why they are enforcing it now, when they never have up until now.
Ms Board's son was buried 10 years ago and she has been visiting his grave ever since. Around his grave are chippings, a fence, toy cars, garden gnomes and other mementos. But now added to these items is a sign, aimed at council officers, which warns that if anything should be taken from the grave without her permission, they are liable for prosecution.
On June 12, we reported how mementoes left on the grave of a week-old baby at Panteg Cemetery had been sent to landfill.
Ms Board said: "I go up as often as I can, but at the moment I'm going up every day to make sure it's not been wrecked.
"I've been breaking my heart every day about it. I'm worried sick about turning up and stuff going. There's sentimental value behind it."
The Cwmbran mother admitted she'd been overwhelmed by the support. She said: "We didn't expect that many (signatures). We've had people from as far as America signing it."
Independent Torfaen councillor Elizabeth Haynes has endorsed the petition from the beginning and was delighted with the response.
She said: "It's a phenomenal amount (of signatures) which shows the strength of feeling.
"I believe there are some inconsistencies as some graves have been stripped and others haven't.
"I welcome the fact the leader of the council has suggested that a member seminar take place to discuss graves personalisation and he apologised for any distress to residents."
A Torfaen council spokesman said: "The petition has been received and will now be passed to the executive member for neighbourhood services for his consideration. A decision on whether to amend the existing policy will be made after the summer recess.
"A member seminar on the council's cemetery policy will be held at the end of July, and this is open for the public to attend."


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Building blocks are a classic toy loved by kids of many different ages — and for good reason! Not only do blocks improve young children's fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and shape recognition, but they also provide them with endless hours of creativity. These unique building blocks from Kaplan Toys offer children some back-to-basic fun!
Wooden Whimsey Blocks
Stack and build with these uniquely designed wooden blocks. Blocks come in different shapes and have patterns on each side for whimsical fun. They sparkle, too! Create kooky characters with face and arm blocks. Includes total of 15 blocks.
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Children will love building huge structures and towers with these colorful blocks! Jumbo-sized and weatherproof, these blocks are easy for small hands to manage and perfect for both indoor and outdoor play! 66 piece set.
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These are not your average blocks! Build A Drop puzzle pieces are designed to look like droplets, encouraging creativity and stimulating the imagination of kids more than the traditionally shaped block. Includes total of 27 blocks.
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Create whatever comes to the imagination with these brightly-colored, natural pine building blocks! Their open-ended design offers limitless creative building possibilities without the hassle of small parts and connectors. Includes natural, blue, turquoise, green, pink, orange, red and yellow boards.
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This set of wooden blocks feels like real trees! Their natural texture allows children to experience and build with nature in the comfort of the indoors. Even includes an eco-friendly cotton bag for easy storage! Set of 12.


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Google held a long presentation showing off Chrome OS, but in it, I discovered little new information. It's impressive for sure, though; they demonstrated Chrome running on a Windows machine next to a Chrome OS netbook, with the same user logged in on both machines. As soon as a change was made on one machine (theme change or application removed), it only took a few seconds for the changes to arrive on the other machine. True internet computing.
For the rest, it's all stuff we already know. The entire machine is encrypted, and the operating system is loaded from read-only memory, so it's can't be altered (although there will be a jailbreak switch to you can install whatever you want). Of course, auto-update works as it does on Chrome. There's also a guest account which runs entirely in incognito mode.
HTML5 offline was demonstrated as well, which allows web applications to be cached on the machine for offline use. This feature was demonstrated with Google Docs; changes are uploaded to the server once connection has been re-established. Cloud Print was also demonstrated, and it looks pretty handy.
All Chrome OS netbooks will come with mobile data connectivity (3G or 4G), and you'll be able to buy prepaid cards from Verizon. Google used a prototype model dubbed Cr-48, a model beta testers can get their hands on via a pilot program. The machine is entirely brandless, and only comes in black.
It's interesting tech for sure, but I'm not particularly interested in what is essentially a thin-client. I want a real, grown-up laptop (I actually have one), but I also know I'm a dinosaur. On top of that, there's no 3G in my small redneck hometown.


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LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling says he was baited into racist remarks
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling says he was baited into using racist language by the woman whose secret recording of him led to his lifetime NBA ban, and he said jealousy fueled his words.
Sterling struck a contrite tone throughout the interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper that had its first full airing Monday and consisted of his first public comments since the recording became public, apologizing for his remarks and saying he's not a racist.
But in new excerpts that aired Monday, he said he was merely reflecting the racial language used by V. Stiviano, who he said would declare she was going to bring some "beautiful black men" to his games and make similar statements.
Sterling said he was "a little jealous" of the men surrounding Stiviano.


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Motivational easy listening track featuring electric guitar, synths, violin, piccolo and mixed drums (acoustic and drum machine). Perfect for corporate video and advertising projects as specific incidental music born to give an intense and uplifting feel of positivity. 2 jingles available.
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I have a few questions about logistics and have contacted a few of the local outfitters, but so far haven't received a response. Perhaps someone here with experience in this area can fill in a few of the blanks.
1. Travel from Mendoza to the trailhead (Laguna Blanca). We will be arriving in Mendoza around 1pm and are hoping to go to Laguna Blanca straightaway. I think our options are:
a. Spend $700+ (2 people) with an outfitter for a round-trip direct transport to Laguna Blanca
b. Take a bus from Mendoza to Barreal, then hire outfitter transport to Laguna Blanca. This would be much cheaper. Is it possible to take a bus directly from Mendoza to Barreal or do all available buses go through San Juan?
c. Hitchhike from Mendoza to Barreal, then hire outfitter transport to Laguna Blanca. This could be faster than taking the bus. How feasible might it be to catch a ride to Barreal within a reasonable timeframe?
2. Stoves/fuel. I have an MSR Whisperlite. I'm thinking I can empty/clean my canister and check it. Is it possible to buy fuel in Mendoza or Barreal?
3. Road status/permission. Is it still "show passport at Las Juntas" or are additional registrations/permissions required?
4. Water. Any thoughts on water availability on approach to the East Face (Caballito) route? We were thinking a filter will be sufficient to reach the glacier.
Any insight greatly appreciated!


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1. When you're stuck, don't keep staring at the screen. Take a break, and come back to it.
2. Write first; edit later.
3. Don't bristle when another writer or editor corrects your work. Put your ego aside, analyze the feedback, and use it to improve your writing.
4. Read your work aloud.
5. Stop thinking in terms of how to draw people in. Today, your primary concern with your writing is not to drive people away.
6. "Keep your exclamation points under control. You are allowed no more than two or three per 100,000 words of prose." —Elmore Leonard
7. Writing informally is not dumbing down; it is writing so busy people can understand your content.
8. You can start a sentence with a conjunction.
9. Don't be afraid to try new words.
10. Capitalizing certain words does not make them more important.
11. "Good writing consists of trying to use ordinary words to achieve extraordinary results." —James Michener
12. Chose clear, active verbs instead of throwaway verbs, such as utilize, implement, leverage, and disseminate.
13. "The more you read, the less apt you are to make a fool of yourself with your pen or word processor." —Stephen King
14. Outline. Outline. Outline.
15. "The fact is that writing is hard work, and sometimes you don't want to do it, and you can't think of what to write next, and you're fed up with the whole damn business. Do you think plumbers don't feel like that about their work from time to time? Of course there will be days when the stuff is not flowing freely. What you do then is MAKE IT UP." —Philip Pullman
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Former Rutgers employee who blew whistle in case of abusive coach sues university
NEWARK, N.J. – A former Rutgers University employee who made public the video that led to the basketball coach's dismissal and athletic director's resignation has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the university.
Eric Murdock filed the lawsuit Friday in state court.
He claims the university violated the state's employee protection act and his contract.
Murdock was director of player development for the basketball program. His contract wasn't renewed in July.
He says he was let go after a dispute with Coach Mike Rice about skipping a camp and, ultimately, because he complained about Rice's mistreatment of players.
Murdock says he first gave the university video in November showing Rice pushing and yelling gay slurs at players. The public airing of the videos this week led to Rice's firing and the resignation of Athletic Director Tim Pernetti.


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The Sports Xchange
By Bucky Dent, The Sports Xchange
Wainwright, Cardinals prep for playoffs in 6-2 win
ST. LOUIS -- Adam Wainwright's final tuneup before the National League Division Series couldn't have gone much better.
The St. Louis ace worked 5 1/3 shutout innings on Saturday and tied Washington's Jordan Zimmerman for the league lead in wins as the Cardinals dumped the Chicago Cubs 6-2 at Busch Stadium.
Wainwright (19-9) allowed just two hits and a walk, striking out five in a 72-pitch outing. He left after retiring Starlin Castro on a flyout to start the sixth, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd of 42,520.
"Really, I just wanted something to keep me sharp," Wainwright said. "We're still fighting for the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage, so we wanted to win the game. It was good to get out there and get some good work in."
St. Louis (95-66) won for the seventh time in eight games and moved a half-game ahead of Atlanta for overall home-field advantage in the NL playoffs. The Braves played Saturday night at home against Philadelphia.
Manager Mike Matheny is striking a balancing act between going all-out to win and letting the everyday players determine their best course of action to be ready for the postseason.
"It's going to be about what those guys feel is best for them," he said. "If someone wants a couple of at-bats or an extra day (off), it's their call. But no matter who we put out there, the standard's the same. We're playing to win."
And the Cardinals did that with little problem as they jumped all over Edwin Jackson (8-18). In a fitting farewell to a miserable first season with Chicago (66-95), he gave up eight hits and six runs in 2 2/3 innings before leaving with mild right lat discomfort.
Jackson said he felt the injury while warming up in the bullpen before the game.
"I tried to work through it, like you work through a lot of stuff," he said. "It wasn't getting any better. It kept me from finishing pitches. It's kind of a (bad) end to the season, but I've got three more years to look forward to here."
Jackson signed a four-year, $52 million free-agent deal with the Cubs in the offseason and was expected to lend stability to the rotation. But the veteran right-hander finished with a 4.98 ERA and gave up a staggering 256 base runners in 175 1/3 innings.
"I've just got to do what I know how to do," Jackson said when asked about 2014. "This year started out shaky and ended shaky. I just have to pitch up to my potential. I know what I'm capable of doing."
Matt Holliday gave the Cardinals a 2-0 first-inning lead with his 22nd homer, a two-run blast over the wall in right-center field with Jon Jay aboard. It lifted Holliday to a .300 batting average for the season.
St. Louis blew the game open with four runs in the third. Yadier Molina laced a two-run double to right center, scoring pinch-runner Shane Robinson and Matt Adams. Pete Kozma ripped a ground-rule double to left center for a 5-0 lead and Wainwright capped the scoring with an RBI single off the glove of third baseman Donnie Murphy.
It was Wainwright's 15th hit of the year, allowing him to break a tie with the Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw for second among NL pitchers.
"I wanted to keep my average above .200 and break the tie with Kershaw," Wainwright joked when asked about his goals for the game.
The Cardinals, who rested regulars Carlos Beltran and David Freese in their first game after clinching the NL Central title on Friday night, pulled most of their other everyday starters by the middle innings.
Chicago scored its first runs of the series in the ninth on Anthony Rizzo's 23rd homer of the year and Donnie Murphy's ground-rule RBI double. Seth Maness retired Darwin Barney on a double play ball to garner his first big-league save.
NOTES: St. Louis will start RHP Jake Westbrook in Sunday's regular-season finale and follow with RHP Joe Kelly, a candidate to start in the NL Division Series. Westbrook, who hasn't pitched since Sept. 6, is unlikely to return to the team next year. ... Chicago starters Jeff Samardzija and Travis Wood are the first Cubs teammates to reach 200 innings in the same year since Ryan Dempster and Ted Lilly did it for the 2008 NL Central champions. Samardzija will start Sunday's season finale. ... Beltran (right wrist) sat out Saturday's game and was replaced by Adron Chambers, who made his first start of the season. Beltran is expected to play in the NLDS.


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The Ultimate-Guitar.Com Story
While most guitar tablature websites have been shut down during the past 6 months, including mxtabs, guitartabs.cc, guitartabs.com, taborama.com and mysongbook Ultimate-Guitar.Com is still online.
The Ultimate-Guitar.Com Story
Ultimate-Guitar.Com is a bit different from any other websites. They are based in Russia, thus none of US laws and authorities can force them to make anything. However, they do respect the rights of the musicians (not copyright holders, which is a big difference), thus they made some steps to ensure that they [musicians] are getting paid for the tablatures they have.
Ultimate-Guitar.Com website is absolutely legal tablature archive which activity is based on a Russian Organization on Collective Management of Rights of Authors and Other Rightholders in Multimedia, Digital Networks & Visual Arts (ROMS)' license. ROMS is the national Russian organization providing professional collective management of authors' property rights and protection of interests of rightsholders in cases of use of their works in digital interactive networks, including the Internet.
They pay royalties quarterly thru ROMS.
At the same time, they have tried to get in touch with all big US publishers, and we've got no response. They are NOT interested to do anything about this. The only thing they care -- is to shut down all tabs websites with no alternative to offer. From an economic standpoint, MPA activity will led to no results. Until they can offer a license to such websites or at least decided on a price per tablature, there will be dozens new tablature websites every month. Can they see this? I guess not.


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Warwick Vets/Pilgrim High School, Class of 1963, will hold its 50th reunion the weekend of Oct. 4-6. Attendees are invited to a sock hop at Warwick Vets High School Oct. 4, 7-11 p.m.; a dinner dance at the Radisson Hotel, Warwick, Saturday Evening, Oct. 5, 6:30-midnight; and a brunch at the Radisson on Sunday morning, Oct 6, anytime from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Check our class website for more information and contacts: www.canespats63.org or Facebook at Pilgrim & Warwick Vets Class of '63.
Warwick Veterans Memorial High School, Class of 1978, is celebrating their 35th reunion Saturday, Oct. 5 from 6-11 p.m. at Galilee Beach Club, 220 Sand Hill Cove, Narragansett. Join us for a night of dinner, drinks, dancing and fun on the beach to celebrate our 35th. Music by Bill Gannon. Dinner provided by Millonzi's Fine Catering. Dress is beach casual. Tickets are $50 per person. Send checks or money orders to Lisa Corley, 74 Houston Dr., Warwick, RI02886. Deadline to purchase tickets is Sept. 20. Block of rooms reserved at Light House Inn at discounted rate of $89/night.
Mount Pleasant High, Class of 1983, 30th reunion Saturday, Oct. 12 from 6 p.m.-1 a.m. at Santino's, 1200 Hartford Ave, Johnston. Tickets are $35 per person (RSVP by Oct. 1). Information can be found on Facebook and Classmates.com. Make checks payable to Renee Walton and mail to Salon DejaVue, 560 Killingly St., Johnston, RI 02919. Any questions, contact Denise Sepe at 572-6214 or email email@example.com or Gil Fontes at 413-3452.
St. Xavier Alumnae Homecoming and Reunion is honoring the 50-year Class of 1963 and all classes ending in 3 and 8 Oct. 27 at Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown. All classes are welcome. Call 438-3393 or visit stxavieralumnae.org.
Pilgrim High School, Class 1978, is planning its 35th reunion Saturday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Radisson Airport Hotel. Join the class for a fun-filled evening with music by Brass Attack. $50 per person for pre-payments made prior to July 30; $55 per person after that. Make checks payable to Ted Floskis and mail to 24 Osage Dr., Warwick, RI 02888. For further information contact Ted at firstname.lastname@example.com or refer to his Facebook page.
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Snowiest Day in all 50 States
The snowiest day on record for each state in the country covers a wide range from less than six inches to more than five feet.
On the following pages, you will find the highest single-day snowfall totals for all the states in the country starting with the lowest total in Florida and ending with the highest totals in the western states. The description under each image shows the exact location and date of each single-day snowfall record.
All of this information is from the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) division of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which has analyzed various snowfall records for the country in each state.
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A 20-year-old lineman has died after being electrocuted in an accident in south-central Kansas.
The Barber County Sheriff's Office says in a release they received a 911 call reporting someone had been electrocuted Thursday. Two men were apparently shocked while setting up an electric pole for Track Utility. When the wind kicked up, the pole fell and struck a power line above the area where the men were working.
The sheriff's department says 20-year-old Dakota Holt of Coulee Dam, Wash., was taken to a hospital where he died. The other worker has been hospitalized in Wichita for burns to his face, hands and feet.
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An employee of the Iranian embassy in Yemen has been abducted by armed men. Various groups have been known to take hostages to manipulate Yemeni officials, but it was unclear who kidnapped the Iranian national.
Unidentified gunmen reportedly halted an Iranian as he was driving in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Sunday, forcing him to exit his vehicle and enter theirs, according to authorities.
"A search is under way to locate [the embassy employee]," they said.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry later confirmed the report, according to Iran's ISNA news agency. Officials also confirmed he was an Iranian citizen named Nour Ahmad Nikbakht, but did not provide his age.
Neither the identity of the group behind the abduction nor its motive was immediately clear.
Yemen has been battling nationwide instability since the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh in December 2011. In addition to political and economic uncertainty, the country faces a rise in violence, sometimes from fighters linked to al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).
In March 2012, militants linked to AQAP took hostage a Saudi Arabian diplomat based in the Yemeni port city of Aden.
Other motives behind kidnappings in Yemen often stem from tribesmen seeking the release of a relative from prison or demanding changes from the government.
The Iranian government under outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has appeared to back a separatist movement in southern Yemen. US and Yemeni officials seized an Iranian arms shipment off the coast in March of this year.
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Stevie Wonder's 'Superstition' Clavinet Parts Revealed!
Anyone that's ever been in a cover band has surely attempted to play "Superstition," Stevie Wonder's smash hit from 1972. But how many people do you know that ever figured it out correctly? Probably not many. Do you want to know why?
NoiseAddicts.com posted an article last week that basically dissected Wonder's infamous Clavinet part in the song. Actually, they posted a YouTube video from someone who hails as "Funkscribe," who used Protools to dissect Wonder's multi-track master recording of the song by isolating all of the tracks.
Stevie Wonder's Superstition is definitely one of the funkiest songs on the planet - It was released way back in 1972 on the Talking Book album and climbed up the UK charts quickly. Stevie came up with the song by playing the original funky drum beat that starts the track and humming a melody over the top of it.
Superstition was originally intended for Jeff Beck as a thank you for the guitarist's help on the awesome Talking Book album (buy CD here, download here), but when Motown heard it they released Wonder's version as a single.
The song finally got popular in the US when Stevie toured with the Rolling Stones, thereby introducing the Stevie Wonder to a largely white audience, and grabbing Stevie's first number one hit since 1963.
It's of course the signature Clavinet part that just oozes the funk - In fact it was Superstition that really put the Hohner Clavinet on the map in funk/soul music. A lot of keyboard players instantly tried to cop the part, but it seemed impossible to play. Even Stevie himself never really played it properly when he played live.
So why is the song so hard to figure out? Probably because Wonder used as many as eight different tracks to record the original version. That's right … eight different tracks of clavinet parts, ranging from totally clean to totally spaced out with various delays and echoes.
Funkscribe dissects "Superstition"
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Alright, so I was feeling kinda nostalgic about some things from the alpha and thought I would share and ask others to share what they really miss about the alpha days.
Changeling...I really miss this, i had a sneaking suspicion it might be the unique class, but didn't have the cash when i per-ordered all that time ago to do the deluxe version, but This character was a challenge to use in most cases, also the sense of accomplishment gained when unlocking it is relatively unmatched.
Also, gauntlet mode, gauntlet was just fun, I can live without it in the current game but it is something I still miss.
Anyone else got something they miss?


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Yet a letter delivered by one of Robert's fellow soldiers and a mystery posed in that letter put a father's sacrifice and faith into perspective and bring new meaning to not just the star hanging on the Christmas tree but the events of the very first Christmas. Then, when least expected, a Christmas miracle turns a final bit of holiday sadness into a joy that the boy has never known.
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