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Winterfells wrote:
Not all good guys, but a lot of your run-of-the-mill "good guys" with the All-American "aw shucks" chivalrous aura are pushovers. They're not pushovers because they're weak per se (sometimes it may be) but mostly because they care too much about other people's feelings, so they're willing to give in and put up with shit and endure for the sake of others.
Cue mean girls.
They can spot this from a mile away like a lioness stalking a wounded gazelle.
They impose their aggressive, pushy, manipulative nature onto these naive, optimistic guys who acquiesce and defer to the assertive "mean girl." A lot of good guys are in relationships with mean girls due to the mean girls being go-getters and the good guy (having some attraction) but not being able to say no.
Stay in the relationship long enough under the influence of Sauron and these guys eventually become pussy-whipped.
Thats makes since, allot of since. I think it to be true like a drop of blood in the water to a shark, they knoe they can get there way. I agree they don't always have to be week me I do mma and fell pray to a mean girl now I would father be single than be used my best friend strongest guy I know a man who takes no shit from men a mma fighter who just got back from war as he is in the Core takes crap from mean girls trys to please them, make them happy as I do. But am learning not to be a door mat to mean woman. some mean girls start off treating a good guy good then a switch flips and by then the guys hooked and in love. saddly works with fake nice guys too to good a woman
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I don't think it's really that black and white. I think while "good" and "bad" are certainly valid personality types - I personally feel they are way too broad of categories to make any sort of accurate determination why "good" goes for "bad".
I don't consider myself either way - nor do I really count myself as attracted to "good" or "bad" girls. I have a pretty solid standard of morals and my biggest focus is always doing my best to keep my word no matter what - so that makes me come across as a "good" guy while at times I don't feel like I'm a great person at all. On the opposite spectrum I'm not really attracted to either "bad" or "good" girls, I simply have a set of things I find attractive emotionally, intellectually and physically. This may be due to my laid back and open minded nature - but I think everyone probably has some sort of compass they follow individually for both themselves and in their dealings with others.
I've had a lot of reflection time (aka: watching shit on Crunchyroll and sobbing man tears) due to a recent separation of a 4 year relationship - so I've been exploring my own motives, like and dislikes again as I enjoy being single and getting to know myself again. This relationship was with that I will simply label as "crazy girl" (often overlooked category) - so I learned a lot about living life, living with someone else - and learned a lot about what I don't like in a woman while getting the chance to learn things I didn't even know about myself.
tl:dr I don't really buy the "good" and "bad" girl/guy thing - anyone labeled that easily or accepting a label that easy wouldn't be a very interesting person (to me, at least - to each their own, right?).
oh but did you ever know, that i had mine on you?
This is exactly right. Assertiveness and self-confidence will always win over shy and timid. No matter how nice you are.
The trick is to be assertive and nice. Unfortunately most people associate assertive energy with negative energy or being a jerk. Nice guys need to try being assertive nicely. Try this: walk right up to the girl you like, put your hand out like you are going to shake hands. Look her in the eyes, "Hi i'm ___" When she gives you her hand take it and very gently kiss the back of her hand. Then look her dead in the eyes and say "You are very beautiful and I am going to take you to dinner/ice skating/whatever." Don't ask her, tell her you think she looks amazing and you are taking her out. After she loses her mind get her number and setup the date, or as I have been lucky enough to do go on the date right then because you are now the most important thing happening to her that day, and vice versa.
This can be applied throughout the entire date and now you can do the nice things you like to do. Ask questions to learn about her, tell her you like her hair/whatever. You will probably do some stupid sh*t because the girl you really want actually went out with you and you are freaking out so: make fun of yourself in a confident way if you do something stupid. "Nobody saw that", "No i'm fine, training to be a stunt man" Girls don't like guys that get pissed or freak out about messing up. Whining about anything is also not smart. Own your mistake. If you mess up with her make sure you make eye contact and be sincere when you apologize. This can turn a derp into romance.
Now dating a beautiful dance instructor I never would have considered asking out. Stop wondering, worrying, and asking. Just do. Be assertive, be nice, get the girl. Not only does it work but you can feel good because you are being honest and true to yourself. If they turn out to be manipulative or a jerk LEAVE THEM IMMEDIATELY.
Grant yourself permission to fail, and you are sure to succeed.
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Overall have to state that a lot of people male and female alike are growing up too spoiled in general. You can factor life changing experiences as well as hanging out with bad apples who corrupt the good. But I have found the american girls I have met or even dated have been this way. They think it's cool to be rude, sponge gifts or abusive verbally/physically and even cheat on guys who care about them. Thing is there is a reason people stay with others like this and usually had something to do with parenting on your end or fact you haven't grown up enough to see and avoid relationships that have sketchy written all over them.
I changed my search years ago from fun/overall looks to someone who has a good head on their shoulders and can support themselves financially if it comes down to it. Emotionally if I care for this person i will do my best to help them, but am weary these days of those who cry wolf . And since I made that change I have not wasted my time with rotten apples.
Normal good hearted people don't seek others just for sexual satisfaction or waste time with, normal good hearted people look for someone to be honest with and spend their lives together. Until you change to better yourself, you will always let the bad ones in.
This, also. Well spoke. After 4 years of dealing with irresponsibility incarnate - financially, emotionally, everything - I'm really only interested in someone who's got their shit together at least to the same degree as me.
Again - well spoke sir.
oh but did you ever know, that i had mine on you?
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Try this: walk right up to the girl you like, put your hand out like you are going to shake hands. Look her in the eyes, "Hi i'm ___" When she gives you her hand take it and very gently kiss the back of her hand. Then look her dead in the eyes and say "You are very beautiful and I am going to take you to dinner/ice skating/whatever."
I don't know man - seems pretty risky and isn't very subtle.
While I don't doubt that this has worked for you, I'm not sure whether it would work for a lot of guys out there. Like a comedian, saying a phrase or doing an act is 10% but the delivery is 90% of why something is effective, whether it's a pick-up line or a punchline to a joke.
And doing what you say; if it works, it works - if it doesn't it runs the risk of a woman calling the cops for sexual harassment.
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That's kind of my whole point, if you do it with confidence and assertiveness you can do pretty much whatever you want, and get a positive response. So don't kiss her hand if you don't want, do whatever you feel represents YOU, but do it with assertiveness and energy.
This is the reason jerks and assholes are so successful, they are jerks with such conviction that it is magnetic. Women/men are drawn to them because they seem so sure of themselves. I grew up around friends that were cocky, "pimp", jerk guys that always had 2-3 girls at a time. It was wrong and I was always disgusted by it but they ALWAYS had a girlfriend and I usually did not, simply because of this difference. They said and did exactly what they wanted, I asked permission and worried too much.
You will almost definitely be rejected, or slapped, or made fun of when you first start trying this as you really have to own it. That is a given. Any doubt in your mind is contagious. Persevere, like anything worth having it takes effort. My problem was I simply did not understand what they were doing, now that I know and have corrected it I feel the need to share. Loneliness sucks.
Edit: and again the point to really emphasize here is this allows you to harness the power of the badass/jerk and still be a nice genuine individual. You dont have to be something you are not. This was what I always refused to do. Also I would really LOVE to see the court case where a guy is convicted for a chivalrous gesture like honoring a womans beauty. That would have to be one seriously messed up chick, and judge.
Grant yourself permission to fail, and you are sure to succeed.
maybe its because mean girls are assertive and probably approaches the nice guys and since this guy is nice he chooses to see the best in the mean girl and likes the attention. but im a girl so i really wouldnt know
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Because nice girls are lousy kissers?
If I had a type it'd be you, fortunately I don't have a type so please stop.
Mean girls tend to look better and attractive good girls rarely show themselves.
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Because usually the mean girls are also the popular attractive ones. People treat them different (better) because they're more stereotypically attractive, and this makes them start to believe they're better than other people, so they start acting more judgmental and mean. And guys are willing to ignore the meanness because more young guys just want an attractive girlfriend, arm candy that their friends will approve of.
I think its all subjective. These combinations just happen to stand out the most since they're the most unfair/frustrating
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maybe some of the good guys in the world want the thrill of being with a mean girl???
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I wish you the same if you don't already have a nice girl. Yeah the fakes give the real ones a bad name lol plus they should know by now faking being a nice guy dosnt always end up in bed and or you its hard to tell these days not much honor romance and chivary left
Thanks. I don't yet, not even the mean girls want me haha. Yeah it does seem romance and chilvary are dying out but then it doesn't seem most women want that nowadays.
I dont care if she mean or not as long as she do what I say we will be find.
My idea girl is a girl who can be themselves rather she is mean or nice but knows how to please her man. I has to come before everyone besides the kids, because I hate when other people bud in relationships ruining shit.
To answer your question I never see good guy with any kind of girls, they really do finish last because women like manly men not little crybaby punks. Only girls I see them with is leftover girls who probably can't get a good guy or had a fucked up relationship


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But before this, it would be a good idea to identify the cause of poor sleep. It could be anything, from stress due to overwork, illness, diet, poor sleep habits, emotional distress, or simply sensitivity to noise.
In case of stress or fatigue, meditation allows the body and mind to become quiet, reducing the effect of stress and giving deep rest to the mind and body.
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If the problem is hard to identify because your mind is just too busy, meditation can help slow the mind and bring the underlying problems to light. The more we explore meditation, the more it becomes apparent that the practice is much more than just a tool to prevent sleepless nights, as meditation and sleep are closely related.
Intuitive awareness is a gift of regular meditation practice. There may be many things going on in the mind; gradually, and in the safe environment of meditation, the impressions of the mind are revealed. It can be used as a means for self-reflection, and we can identify the reasons for disturbed sleep easily.
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This might sound stupid, but what's a yeast infection? I know you treat it with a cream or pill. Won't it go away if you just leave it be?
This kind of yeast has nothing to do with baking bread. Sorry, bad joke. Yeast are organisms that live naturally in the vagina. When too many take over, a girl winds up with an infection. This can happen when you take antibiotics or wear wet clothing too long or for no reason at all. Half of all girls will have had a yeast infection by age 25, and 75 percent of all women will have at least one during their lifetimes.
So these infections are quite common. It's not serious but, without medication, could be a problem for weeks. Yeast infections aren't hard to detect. Your vagina gets real itchy, you'll notice a thick, white discharge, and it might burn when you pee. But it's not a good idea to run out and buy over-the-counter yeast infection medicine if you've never had one before, explains Dr. Cathryn Tobin, a pediatrician in Ontario. You could have a different infection, such as bacterial vaginosis (the most common vaginal infection). Only a doctor can give you the right diagnosis—and the right medicine.
I've started my period, but I am still totally flat-chested! What gives?
Hey, what do you have against being flat? Someone in your family likely has genetically passed down her small chest—maybe your mom, dad's mom or great aunt. So even though you're going through puberty (getting your period is a sure sign that things are moving along), your boobs probably just aren't built to burst out of your tank tops.
There's still hope, of course. Your breasts should continue developing until you're at least 18, says Dr. Adelaide Nardone, gynecologist and medical advisor to the Vagisil Women's Health Center. You might also see an increase in chest size if you gain weight. For now, be patient. No pill or exercise will do the trick. Besides, you're beautiful as is. If you still feel self-conscious about your grapes not looking like melons, try a padded bra.
I'm 12 and pudgy. How do I tell the difference between baby fat and just plain fat?
There's no more baby fat by 11 or 12, explains Martica Heaner, exercise physiologist and co-author of Cross-Training for Dummies. But a little pudge isn't bad! Body fat is nature's way of storing food and energy. And everybody carries fat deposits differently. You can have a tire around your belly even if you do a million sit-ups. So don't be so hard on yourself. Just get 30 to 60 minutes of exercise four to five times a week. This can include walking to school, soccer practice, jumping jacks or playing with the dog. Your heart should reach 200 beats a minute during vigorous exercise, explains Phil Lawler, a phys ed teacher at Madison Junior High School near Chicago. Ask your gym teacher to test you.
Also, eat healthfully. You know the food pyramid? It wants you to eat whole grains; lots of fruits, vegetables and beans; dairy stuff; small amounts of meats or proteins; and a tiny bit of saturated fat. If you eat three normal-sized (not super-sized) meals a day and do some activity, you should feel great about your physique. OK, dropping the Doritos and remote is a problem for almost everyone. But slightly overweight people are often healthier than too-skinny ones. Overly thin girls don't get the nutrients they need to build strong bones.
When I wear pads, I swear people can smell them. Am I imagining things?
Yes! Lots of us worry about smelling funky—and rarely does anyone else notice. Stay fresh "down there" by following fool-proof guidelines for maxi-pad use. First off, change the thing every four hours, explains Dr. Nardone. "As blood dries, it smells," she says. Bacteria get into the pad, and the blood begins to decompose (hold your nose) and, well, we'll spare you the rest. This is a normal, natural process. But to keep odor-free, put on a fresh pad when you see a lot of blood on it, even if it's only been an hour or two.
To fight odors, you can try deodorant maxis, Dr. Nardone says, but many girls are sensitive to the perfumes and should stick to unscented. Also, shower daily—with or without a mild soap—for good vaginal hygiene. If something still doesn't smell right, see a doc. You could have an infection that needs an easy (we promise) prescription treatment.
How do I tell my mom I want to use tampons instead of pads?
No need to be embarrassed. Your mom has probably been using tampons for decades, so this stuff is like talking about the weather. She'll appreciate that you came to her for advice, says Dr. Gilda Carle, psychologist and author of The Teen Guide to Dating. "She wants you to feel good about yourself, so she'll try to help you," Dr. Carle says.
Don't worry about the myths you've heard about tampons—they don't mean you're sexually active in any way. To make it easier, tell your mom, "I read that a doctor says tampons are a nice option for girls who are active or don't want to wear bulky pads." Then add, "I also heard some are made especially for young teens. Could we buy them next time we're at the store together?" Take a deep breath, and try to be comfortable. It's worth it—tampons are convenient and can make life less messy when you want to go swimming!
I can't insert a tampon without it hurting. Is something wrong? How do I get it in right?
Tampons can be tricky at first, but they shouldn't be uncomfortable or painful at all, insists Dr. Wibbelsman. You probably need to learn precisely how to put them in place. Start by buying the slender regular sizes (they are the smallest and easiest to insert).
Now, follow these steps. 1) Sit on the toilet, or stand in front of it with one foot on the floor and one on the toilet seat. 2) Toss the wrapper (duh!), and put the rounded tip against your vaginal opening. With your forefinger on the plunger (the end pointing downward) and your middle finger and thumb on the upper part of the applicator, gently push the tampon inside your body, aiming toward the small of your back. Once you've pushed the inner tube all the way into the outer tube—this pushes the cottony absorbent part into the perfect spot—withdraw both tubes, leaving the string hanging outside your body.
A few more tips: It's easiest to insert a tampon when your flow is heaviest, like the first three days of your period, because you're more lubricated. You may want to use pads on lighter days. Or try an over-the-counter vaginal lubricant—K-Y Jelly is a brand doctors recommend—on the end of the tampon before insertion. This is a safe way to make the whole process slicker. Once you've got it in right, you shouldn't feel a thing!
Hair recently appeared on my upper lip. It's ugly. Why is it there, and what should I do?
If you have hairs on your privates, fuzz on your upper lip can be part of the deal. As annoying as it is, many females battle the chick's mustache. If you have dark, thick hair on your head, your lip hair may be darker. If you're a blondie or have fine hair, it should be less of a nuisance.
You have options. You can use a depilatory cream like Nair (works well but might leave a rash), pluck (ouch, ouch, ouch), or bleach with a kit like Jolen's (can be irritating and doesn't get rid of fuzz). Another line of attack is to get waxed—but home kits like Sally Hansen's are tricky, and visits to the salon can be costly ($10 to $25 a pop). Waxing works, but it hurts. A new chic technique called threading (a cosmetologist pulls out a row of hair by twisting it between cotton threads) costs about the same as waxing. A dermatologist can prescribe Vaniqa to thwart growth, but it doesn't work for everyone, explains Dr. Michael Tomeo, chairman of dermatology at Philadelphia's Holy Redeemer Hospital. Each technique mentioned has to be repeated every few weeks…forever. Talk to a beauty guru about what's best for you. Heck, you might decide to live with the fuzz because the fuss isn't worth it. That's what a lot of us do.
Why do so many people make fun of masturbation—or make it seem like a bad thing? I can't even ask anyone because it's so embarrassing.
Sex. There, we said it. Because it's personal and private, sexuality makes many people feel funny. It's often easier to avoid the subject—or make fun of it. Your budding sexuality (thanks to puberty), including masturbation, is completely normal, explains Dr. Rachel Rosen, a Buckingham, Pa., physician. Absolutely everyone gets new urges and feelings around age 11 and up. For example, raging hormones might make you think about boys in a way you didn't before.
But just because something is embarrassing doesn't mean it's bad. "It's natural to be curious about your body," Dr. Rosen says. "Masturbation is safe and healthy—and you should decide whether you want to explore or not." Of course, this doesn't mean you want to discuss your feelings with the universe. But, privately, masturbation is nothing to be embarrassed about.
Why do I get little zits between my thighs? They are so ugly and embarrassing!
Ugh. Join the crowd. Up to 25 percent of dermatology patients have folliculitis, in which the hair follicles on your thighs (and other parts of your bod) get infected and zit-like. Usually, friction from skin rubbing and sweating sets off the problem. Other triggers, explains Dr. Jeanine Downie, director of Image Dermatology in Montclair, N.J., and author of Beautiful Skin of Color, include acne-causing hormonal changes, irritating lotions or creams, shaving, and genetics. Gently wash the area with a washcloth and oil-free soap, like Neutrogena Body Wash, to exfoliate. If that doesn't clear it up, see a dermatologist. She'll give you a topical prescription to make your thighs smooth as a baby's bald head.
—Kristen Kemp
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BATON ROUGE — The state has launched a program to help oyster harvesters pay for onboard refrigeration, equipment needed to comply with new health regulations enacted earlier this year.
BATON ROUGE — The state has launched a program to help oyster harvesters pay for onboard refrigeration, equipment needed to comply with new health regulations enacted earlier this year.
Oysters harvested between May and October and destined for raw consumption outside of Louisiana must be refrigerated within an hour of being harvested at a temperature of 45 degrees or below.
Additionally, certain oysters have to maintain an internal temperature of 55 degrees within six hours of being pulled out of the water.
Prior to 2010, oysters had to be refrigerated within 10 hours of being harvested during Gulf summers.
The federal government tightened the restrictions to fight off vibrio vulnificus, a rare and sometimes deadly bacteria.
Many in the industry have complained that the new rules are cost-prohibitive, since compliance requires them to buy new equipment.
That's why, Pausina said, the department wants to assist oyster vessel owners.
Participants in Seafood Technology and Equipment Program can qualify for 50 percent of eligible refrigeration costs, or up to $10,000.
"While this is a significant step forward for the industry, we understand that these funds are not enough," state Wildlife and Fisheries Assistant Secretary Randy Pausina said. "We continue to explore every available resource to direct additional funds toward this program and intend to create similar programs for other Louisiana fisheries."
He said oyster refrigeration is also an important component of the department's Wild Seafood Certification Program, which was passed by the Legislature in 2010 and launched this fall.
Through the program, the officials hope to create a professional industry, better handling practices and a consistent, quality product.
Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce Greenstein said his department has helped with some of the related safety and health requirements.
"This certification stamp lets consumers know they're getting authentic Louisiana seafood that is held to the highest standards and strictest inspections in the world," Greenstein said.
The program casts a wide net and refrigeration units, cooler boxes, generators and other equipment associated with refrigeration are all eligible.
Pausina said the agency will evaluate all equipment as a complete system to ensure it meets the refrigeration needs of the vessel.
Additionally, equipment purchased beginning Jan. 1, 2010, will be eligible for reimbursement — provided it meets the program's requirements, he added.
To apply, fishermen must contact South Central Planning and Development Commission, P.O. Box 1870, Gray, LA 70359 or by phone at 800-630-3791 or 655-1051
Pausina said priority will be given to vessels with refrigeration equipment installed prior to Oct. 1, and letters are being sent to individuals the department believes might be eligible.
The deadline to submit applications to receive priority is Jan. 15; applications submitted after that date will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
As money becomes available through the application process, Pausina said approved applicants will be notified on how to proceed with the purchase and installation of equipment.
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Yasiel Puig can drive really fast -- 97 MPH in a 50 zone, to be specific. We talk about whether we would levy any punishment against the super-prospect.
Hanley Ramirez is back, but we're not 100 percent sure this is a good idea. I wrote a piece about it for Yahoo! Sports as well.
Clayton Kershaw is back to his usual dominant self, as he put on a masterful performance on Sunday against the Brewers (8 IP, 0 R, 0 BB, 12 K). His slider appears to be working much better now.
Matt Magill made his surprising MLB debut on Saturday. Being the prospect nerds we are, we both were pleased with it, even if he could use a little more seasoning in the minors.
Finally, we answer listener questions, which were plentiful this week. It was great to have as many (legitimate) questions this week as we did. Keep 'em coming, folks.
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Siskiyou County native and Yreka High School graduate Tina Smith is riding pretty high these days. She just returned from a Los Angeles awards ceremoney where she took first place in an international writing competition, but there's no time for her to rest on her laurels.
Siskiyou County native and Yreka High School graduate Tina Smith is riding pretty high these days. She just returned from a Los Angeles awards ceremoney where she took first place in an international writing competition, but there's no time for her to rest on her laurels.
Smith now lives with her husband and children in Chico. In July 2012, the Daily News reported that Smith had won first place in the quarter-final segment of the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future award. The quarter-final win netted her a $1,000 cash prize and put her in the running for the grand prize, which includes a $5,000 cash award.
At the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on April 14 – which she described as "pretty much like an Academy Awards for nerds" – she won that grand prize and made some very advantageous connections that have already begun to fuel the next stage of her writing career.
Smith's winning short story titled "Twelve Seconds" – written under her pen name, Tina Gower – is a science fiction tale "about a man with autism who archives the memories of murder victims. He is pulled into a mystery when he discovers a memory that is incomplete," she explained.
"I've struggled with writing my entire life," said Smith, who had to overcome dyslexia on her road to becoming a skilled author, "and when I set out to improve, I never would have imagined going this far. I'd started out with the small goal of sending out stories in hopes that one day – probably ten to twenty years into the future – I'd have at least one published."
But her hard work has paid off with relatively quick success. After finishing college and graduate school she took three years of writing courses. At the end of her long educational journey, the first story she sent out was bought and published by the non-fiction anthology Chicken Soup for the Soul. She says getting a work of fiction published took a little longer, though.
In a July 2012 interview, Smith said she had spent nearly five years attempting to get published as a fiction writer and was on the verge of giving up. After some reassurance from friends and family, she decided to try one last submission. That submission has catapulted her into a whole new realm.
Mike Resnik, a well respected science fiction/fantasy writer and editor was one of the judges in the Writers of the Future contest. After reading several of her short stories, he requested that Smith send him two novelettes (40-70 pages) the week before the competition.
"I had no idea what he wanted them for, but when someone with his reputation tells you to jump you ask 'how high,'" said Smith. She had one to submit but had to write one more in that short week.
As it turned out, Resnik loved the novelettes and made her an offer she couldn't refuse. "He offered me a project, to write a collaboration for the Stellar Guild series, which is a very prestigious line of novels where a new unknown writer is paired with a big-name veteran of the field. And he chose to work with me. So I'll be collaborating on a novel this summer with him," she said proudly.
Smith also had the pleasure of receiving compliments from several other well-known science fiction and fantasy writers at the awards ceremony.
She said, "It was truly an honor to have bestselling writers come up to me at the awards gala to tell me they loved my story – that I'd done something amazing. I just wanted to write a good story that would get published."
It seems that all the attention Smith has earned lately has motivated her to continue to strive for bigger and better things. "I'm continuing to write short stories and send them to markets," she explained, "but I'm focusing on writing at a higher quality. I'm also writing a second novel, I finished the first at the end of last year. My head has been spinning at all the good news lately. I got home from Writers of the Future with a published story, a grand prize, an offer to collaborate for the Stellar Guild and then I got a phone call that my novel – which I'd entered in a contest – is one of five finalists in the Daphne du Maurier Awards for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense in the paranormal category."
If that isn't enough, Smith has a new short story that was just published by Galaxy's Edge on May 1. That story can be accessed for free at www.galaxysedge.com/n4.htm.


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Sweetwater ISD School Board elections to take place May 10
Sweetwater ISD will be holding an election on Saturday, May 10 for the District 5 seat on the Board of Trustees.Appearing on the ballot for District 5 will be Jana Hall and Danny Escobar. Only residents who live in District 5 will be able to vote for the position.Until the May election takes place, the board approved appointing former trustee Jeanie McPherson to fill the vacancy in District 5 at their monthly meeting held on Thursday evening. She will be sworn in so that her service can begin at the April meeting.In addition, the board approved to cancel the election for Districts 3 and 4. While Mark Meneses and Russ Petty, respectively, will appear on the ballot, both representatives are unopposed candidates, which was also approved by the board.The election for the District 5 trustee seat for Sweetwater ISD will be held in conjunction with the City Commission election for Precincts 2 and 4, as well as the Nolan County Hospital District's bond election. Sweetwater Middle School will serve as the central polling place for all three elections.


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GREENSBORO, N.C. – Junior quarterback Nash Nance passed for three touchdowns and ran for two more in Hampden-Sydney College's 52-0 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) football win at Guilford College Saturday.
The Tigers' 14th straight victory over the Quakers (5-3, 4-1 ODAC) creates a three-way tie atop the ODAC standings between Guilford, Hampden-Sydney (6-2, 4-1 ODAC) and Randolph-Macon College (6-2, 4-1 ODAC). Each team is 4-1 in the league with two games to play. Hampden-Sydney and Randolph-Macon meet Nov. 16.
Hampden-Sydney's defense sacked Guilford quarterback Matt Pawlowski seven times and held the sophomore to a career-low 83 passing yards one week after he threw for a career-high 394 yards and four touchdowns in a win over Randolph-Macon. The Tigers held the Quakers to seven net rushing yards and two-of-15 on third-down conversions.
Nance led Hampden-Sydney down the field on the game's first possession. He ran for 24 yards and completed four-of-five passes for 42 yards, including a four-yard scoring toss to Eric Gorsline that capped a 12-play, 77-yard opening drive.
The Quakers did not pick up a first down until the second quarter, but had a 39-yard field-goal attempt in the first frame set up by a Satiir Stevenson interception. The kick missed to the right and Hampden-Sydney answered with an eight-play, 78-yard scoring drive culminated by Nance's one-yard touchdown run with two seconds left in the first quarter.
Hampden-Sydney defensive lineman Scott Markland recovered a fumble at the Guilford five on the Quakers' ensuing possession, which set up a five-yard scoring run by Nance and opened a 21-0 Tigers' lead 14 minutes before halftime.
John Moore's 31-yard punt return, plus a 15-yard Guilford penalty led to the Tigers' fourth score, a one-yard Brady Macko run. Nance's second touchdown pass of the game, an eight-yard completion to Holton Walker, sent Hampden-Sydney into halftime with a 35-0 lead.
Guilford had the second-half's first possession, but Hampden-Sydney's Zach Morgan picked off a Pawlowski pass and returned it 41 yards for the score and a 42-0 Tigers' advantage.
Nance connected with Joey Kernan on a 34-yard third-quarter touchdown before sitting out the final quarter. He completed 16-of-21 passes for 197 yards and rushed 17 times for a game-best 92 yards before Kyle Farlow took over. Macko finished with 69 rushing yards and Chris Shembo added 64 for the Tigers, who outgained Guilford, 444-118, in total offense. Walker finished with seven catches for 77 yards, both game highs.
Markland paced Hampden-Sydney's defense with 2.5 sacks among four tackles. Shaq Thomas added two sacks and Benjamin Carson and James Choulas both had one apiece. Steven Fogelman made a team-high eight tackles. The Tigers held Guilford running back Josh Schow to a season-low 29 yards on 13 carries, well off his season average of 126.7 rushing yards per game.
Stevenson and Daytwyn Rascoe both made nine tackles for the Quakers. Robert Smith had eight stops and JerMario Gooch added seven.
Guilford heads to Catholic University of America next Saturday (11/9) for a 12 noon ODAC game. Hampden-Sydney hosts Washington and Lee University next Saturday at 1:00 p.m.


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Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a regional city (pop. 30,000) in the Goldfields region of Western Australia. Kalgoorlie is located approximately 600km east of Perth.
Kalgoorlie is a mining town and it has a lot to offer the adventurous traveller. Pubs are spread throughout the city with some providing 'skimpy' barmaids in lingerie attire. Prostitution is tolerated in one street in the city and is actually a tourist attraction where you can visit a brothel and walk down the street, Hay Street, and chat with the working ladies. The largest open cut gold mine in Australia is located nearby in Boulder which provides a lookout over the pit. There are mining museums, a mining hall of fame and mining conferences and exhibitions throughout the year. The city can be used as a base to visit other towns in the region that have just as rich a history as Kalgoorlie does. Over a hundred years of mining wealth has produced some beautiful old buildings that house pubs, post offices and general shops. It's on the main rail line from the east to the west of Australia and it's only a short diversion from the main road highway connecting the east and west.
Get in
By plane
Qantas operates several direct flights between Perth and Kalgoorlie every day. Qantas flights to Kalgoorlie depart from Terminal 1 at Perth Domestic Airport, and arrive at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport, which is well serviced by taxis. Flying time can be 50-70 minutes in duration, and return flights range from $160-$500. Qantas employs Boeing 737 & 717 aircraft on the Perth-Kalgoorlie route. Depending on the aircraft, it is possible to fly Business Class between Perth and Kalgoorlie. For more information visit Qantas [5]
Skywest is a state airline operating fewer flights than Qantas. Skywest flights depart from Terminal 2 at Perth Domestic Airport, and arrive at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport. Skywest has a fleet of Fokker 50 & 100 aircraft, which are smaller and slower than Qantas' aircraft. Flying time can be 60-90 minutes in duration, with return flights ranging from $150-$325. Skywest only operates Economy Class on its aircraft. For more information visit Skywest [6]
By rail
The Prospector is the train service operating between Perth and Kalgoorlie. In 2004, the new Prospector was introduced, which has cut the once notoriously long and oft delayed journey from 8-10 hours to approximately 7 hours. In Perth, passengers may board or alight the Prospector at the East Perth Rail Terminal or Midland Train Station. In Kalgoorlie, the Prospector departs and alights at Kalgoorlie Train Station. A standard adult fare is approximately $72, but discounts for children, students and seniors are available. The Prospector has nine services between Perth and Kalgoorlie each week. For more information visit Transwa [7]
Another rail alternative is the Indian Pacific, which operates between Perth and Sydney via Adelaide, with a scheduled three-hour stop in Kalgoorlie. For more information visit GSR [8]
By road
It is also possible to drive a private or hired vehicle to Kalgoorlie. Great Eastern Highway runs between Perth and Kalgoorlie. The highway is well serviced with small towns and roadhouses, with the approximate halfway point at Merredin. The drive is well signposted and takes approximately six hours. Kalgoorlie is also a major stop for those driving across the Nullabor, and is approximately two hours north of Norseman, the gateway to the Nullabor Plain.
Get around
Rental cars
As it is a current mining centre all the rental car companies are represented and have a large number of cars - except they can be all booked up and don't expect too many sports cars or small compacts ; large sedans and utes are the norm. Cars can be hired either at the airport or in town.
There are plenty of taxis in town to get you to any of the tourist spots that are outside the CBD. If you're only visiting Kalgoorlie for a short time most of the attractions in Kalgoorlie are within walking distance of the city centre. A taxi would be useful to go to the lookout at the Superpit.
Stay at one of the motels near the city centre (there are plenty) and walk to the different tourist attractions.
Goldenlines run a town bus service using ex transperth buses. These buses run around to the extremities of the town as well as to Coolgardie and Kambalda.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder does not offer a great deal of shopping opportunities. The town has the central business area in and around Hannan Street, which has a number of retail outlets such as Jeans West, K-Mart and Target. Kalgoorlie has several supermarkets, including Woolworths, Coles, Hannans Foodmart (24hr) & IGA.
Kalgoorlie is famous for its gold, and so gold jewellery, nuggets or coins make excellent souvenirs. There are a number of jewellery stores on Hannans Street, and gold souvenirs are also available from the Museum.
There are quite a few good restaurants in Kalgoorlie that are frequented by the mining executives that fly in from Perth. Most are attached to motels but there are some fine 'stand alone' ones also.
There are around 25 operating pubs in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The Palace and Paddy's are right in the middle of Kalgoorlie on opposite corners. The Eastern Hotel sits atop the city at 1 Hannan Street, and affords great views of the street at dusk, especially from the top verandah. They would be the most popular pubs in town but there are many others within walking distance where you can have a 'middy' with the locals.
There are many motels, one hotel, two backpackers and nine caravan parks. If you're planning to stay at a motel it may pay to book ahead as they can be busy in the current mining boom that's hit most of the worlds mining centres.
Both Backpackers are right on the famous Hay Street so you will be entertained at night time.
Get out
Coolgardie is close by and if travelling by road you will pass through it to get to Perth. There are tourist drives that head north from Kalgoorlie to experience the Northern Goldfields. You would need to be keen to drive the distances involved to Menzies (almost a ghost town) and Leonora a larger town but still not a lot to see there - however, it does contain a museum on mining that has some interesting exhibits about Herbert Hoover, a US President, who worked there in the early 1900s.


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text: Page Content 1Student Buzz Among Italy's Beauty, Stories of Struggle and Survival The assignment was in Italy among all its colors, tastes, and beauty. But even in this picturesque place, burdens wait to be lifted and overcome. On assignment in the Italian hillside are (front, from left) Mason Pastore, Kristen Ulwelling, and Smitha Gudapakkam, all MBA'13, and Elisa Rubini of San Patrignano.Back Row: Professor David Hennessey and Davey Randa, MBA'13. Not Pictured: Yair Gross, MBA'13Photo courtesy of Smitha Gudapakkam MBA'13 In the fall, a Babson team of five MBA students and their faculty adviser came to San Patrignano, located in the hills near Rimini, a city on the Adriatic Sea. Surrounded by stunning views of rolling vineyards, the community is a rehabilitation facility where 1,400 people, most wrestling with heroin addiction, work to put their lives back together. "On the one hand, it's a beautiful setting," says Kristen Ulwelling, MBA'13. "On the other hand, they're in rehab. They have to face their demons every day." Under the guidance of adviser David Hennessey, professor of marketing, the Babson students worked as part of a Management Consulting Field Experience, or MCFE, project. The mission of the team, which also included Yair Gross, Smitha Gudapakkam, Mason Pastore, and Davey Randa, all MBA'13, was to find ways to reduce a shortfall in San Patrignano's budget. For a week, the team members toured the community's sprawling facilities, met with administrators, and talked with its residents, who passed on their personal stories of pain and healing. "They shared so much of themselves," Ulwelling says. "They were inspiring." Recovery for these residents is not fast. Ask them how long they have been in San Patrignano, and they answered quickly, just like a prisoner counting time, Hennessey says. In all, residents spend about three to five years at the facility, where life is regimented and privacy nonexistent. Detoxing before arriving, residents aren't allowed cell phones or computers, and they're placed in groups of eight to 10 people, who become their ever-present companions. They wake up together, eat together, work at one of San Patrignano's many work areas together, and even go to sleep together at the same time in the same room. Isolation and time alone with one's thoughts aren't allowed. Despite the challenges, residents are grateful to San Patrignano. More than 70 percent of its residents don't relapse, Hennessey says, and since opening in 1978, some 20,000 people have gone through its program. For all their success in helping recovering addicts return to society, the facility's staff doesn't have much business experience, which is why the Babson team's expertise was badly needed. San Patrignano has an annual budget of about 30 million euros, half of which comes from fundraising, which isn't easy, given that Italy as a country has a low level of giving. The community also won't accept money from residents or their families, and not wanting bureaucratic interference, it only accepts limited funds from the government. Revenue from the more than 30 work areas (cheese and wine making, textiles, iron work, baking, graphic arts, etc.), where residents make goods or provide services for sale, supplies the other half of the budget. These areas are well-run, but the staff is more concerned with the well-being of residents than with maximizing profit. For the Babson team, the challenge was to figure out how to make the facility more self-sustaining. In the weeks ahead, the students hashed out their recommendations, examining marketing, management practices, and the possibility of increasing revenue in the work areas. After returning home, team members found that San Patrignano had left its mark on them. San Patrignano is a place of hardships, but it's also a welcoming community full of people who care for each other. "The energy and positivity from everyone we met was more than any of us expected," Randa says. "It made us not want to leave."—John Crawford


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Sunday, April 6, 2008
Candy Blog Photo Studio
I get emails and comments all the time asking how I do the photographs for Candy Blog. So I thought I'd show you my home studio (yes, I cleaned up for the photo).
My Equipment:
My Tools:
I store most of these underneath the table, which means that they're always readily available.
The Tac 'n Stick is indispensable stuff. I used to have a bunch of yellow stuff (I don't know what brand) but switched when I found the white/gray stuff at the drug store a few months ago, since it blends in better with the background.
It's completely moldable. I pull out little bits for propping up chocolate eggs or roll out a teensy string to put behind spherical candies like malted milk balls. I have a large wad of it on an old votive candle on both the base to keep it from slipping and on the face of it to stick the back of packages to, this gets them to sit up straight.
It's probably the best $2 you can invest in your tools.
I also have a bunch of props and prop-em-ups sitting around. I have little glass vases, a selection of brandy snifters, wine glasses and ramekins. They don't make it into the shots very often, but sometimes I like to play.
I usually keep a few small dishes ready too. As I'm photographing, as you may have observed, I take a bite out of a lot of things. I usually just set the rest aside on a plate or put it back in the package to finish later. But there's usually a dish of leftover items for my reviews that I munch on later that day or the next.
Stay tuned for a tutorial on getting that white background look in photos.
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The agreement calls for member fire departments to provide assistance in an emergency from the closest apparatus no matter its jurisdiction.
Help thy neighbor as you would help yourself is the premise behind an interlocal agreement coming before the Edgewater City Council Monday night.
During its meeting slated for 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 104 N. Ridgewood Ave., the City Council will consider expanding the East Volusia Local Government Fire-Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Automatic Aid and Closest Unit Response System.
The agreement calls for member fire departments to provide assistance in an emergency from the closest apparatus no matter its jurisdiction as well as any other help when needed, said Edgewater Fire Chief Steve Cousins.
Currently, the pact includes New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange and South Daytona; however, there is talk of adding Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Holly Hill and Ormond Beach.
"Basically all the eastside fire departments," Cousins said.
If approved, he said the agreement would reflect a similar pact that was in place in the early 2000s know as the "Seven City Agreement."
Cousins said recent discussions among various fire chiefs brought up the need to help each other out during emergencies, such as brush fires or plane crashes, and it was suggested rather than having a bunch of individual mutual-aid agreements between municipalities, the cities could re-institute that pact.
"As opposed to reinventing the wheel," he said. "There would be just one agreement that all the cities could join across the board."
The contract would stipulate if one city required more help than another, Cousins said the helper would receive some sort of compensation from the agency receiving the help.
Edgewater council members are also scheduled to hear a report on the city's financial health.


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Can the New York Stock Exchange Be Saved?
After Historic Takeover by Intercontinental, New Chiefs Plot Turnaround for Storied NYSE
The day after Jeffrey Sprecher, the chairman and chief executive of Atlanta's Intercontinental Exchange Inc., took control of the New York Stock Exchange, he sent trusted lieutenant Thomas Farley to size up the 222-year-old icon of capitalism.
On a crisp November morning, the 38-year-old Mr. Farley arrived alone at the corner of Wall and Broad streets in lower Manhattan. After walking beneath the building's majestic colonnade and past its storied trading floor, he found signs of an institution that was showing its age....


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"Good-Bye T-Bone/The Truth About Dogs and Cats"
"Good-Bye T-Bone"--Clifford and Cleo misunderstand a conversation they overhear and think T-Bone is moving away. They vow to make T- Bone's last day on Birdwell Island extra special. They eventually learn to listen to a whole story before jumping to conclusions -- but the good friends enjoy a truly special day nonetheless! "The Truth about Dogs and Cats"--When two cats "move in" to the tree next door to T-Bone, the dogs try everything to get rid of them, but they soon discover that they have no real reason not to like the cats. D
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Hot shooting brought a cold end to the Immaculata boys' basketball season.
Hot shooting brought a cold end to the Immaculata boys' basketball season.
On Monday, the team traveled to Jefferson County North for the opening round of the teams' substate tournament. In what was a taste of things to come, the Chargers posted 29 points in the first quarter of play.
"They just couldn't miss," Imac coach Mike Connelly said. "They were on fire and just kept stroking the ball from the first quarter on."
Behind the high-powered offensive performance, JCN delivered a 90-58 defeat to the Raiders.
"I was real proud of the boys," Connelly said. "The way they played hard throughout and fought was a testament to their pride. All the seniors stepped up in their last games and I could not be more proud."
Sean Murray had 20 points for Imac behind six 3-pointers while Connor Schmidling added 19 and Danny Boisson chipped in 10.
Immaculata finishes the year 6-15.


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If only Jesus and his daddy followed their own advice, as dispensed in the Sermon on the Mount!
NO. NEGATIVE. NEIN. NO. нет. NIE. NON. those are the only no's i know. If a god exists, then well everything else is pointless. some people say atheism is bleak and hopeless, religion is worse.
Although it would be cool to live in an "Elder Scrolls" or "D&D" style world with their magic and deities, I'm more than happy that in the real world there are no gods. We seem to be the only species which does not seek to "stand on it's own two feet". How ironic.
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Eff Yeah Interior Design Sources!
We all know firsthand that the internet offers an outlet and a gathering place for enthusiasts and connoisseurs of all kinds. One of the best memes to this effect is the "Fuck Yeah!" genre on Tumblr, where images of one subject (like "Mad Men" or flowers, for example) get posted in vast quantities — which can prove very helpful to those of us seeking inspiration.
For me, it's a reminder that even though designing our homes can be hard work and certainly important, it should always be fun!
Here are a few "Fuck Yeah!" sources for the interior design enthusiast:
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As the number one supplier of school drinks bottles we believe that water in the classroom is essential to keen and focused learning. Our wide range of reusable water bottles allows for easy replenishment and prevents spills with its closable lid.
All our bottles are UK manufactured and made from Low Density Polyethlene (LDPE) which means they are BPA free and conform with all British Safety and food standards. It also guarantees the highest quality look and feel to the bottle and gives it the upmost durability.
Our School Bottles come in 380ml and 500ml sizes in a box of 48 with a range of different designs and up to 26 different top colours making it the perfect choice for your school or nursery.


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The Bayern Munich defender scored his fourth international goal to consign Giovanni Trapattoni's side to their second successive defeat and all but end their World Cup chances
Republic of Ireland's slim hopes of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup were dashed after David Alaba once again struck late against Giovanni Trapattoni's side to earn Austria three crucial points with a 1-0 victory at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion on Tuesday evening.
The 21-year-old, who broke Irish hearts with an injury time equaliser back in March, proved to be the difference in a game largely bereft of any real quality as he struck six minutes from time in Vienna.
With their prospects of securing a place in Brazil and manager's job hanging by a thread, the Boys in Green knew nothing less than three points would be enough but failed to create any meaningful opportunities before Alaba pounced on Marc Wilson's loose clearance to clinch all three points for the hosts.
The defeat is sure to signal the end of Giovanni Trapattoni's tenure with the Italian expected to pay for a turbulent twelve months and another unsuccessful qualifying campaign while Austria's chances of qualifying for their first World Cup since 1998 have been enhanced greatly with a couple of games remaining.
With both sides needing a victory to keep their World Cup hopes alive, both managers opted to make changes from their respective defeats to Germany and Sweden. The hosts were boosted by the return of Julian Baumgartlinger, who missed Friday's loss in Berlin through suspension, while Werder Bremen defender Sebastian Prodl and Guido Burgstaller were also re-called.
Trapattoni, not surprisingly, made just the two changes with one of those enforced as Paul Green replaced the injured Glenn Whelan and Anthony Pilkington starting on the left wing in place of James McClean.
Just as they did against Sweden in Dublin, the Boys in Green saw plenty of the ball in the opening exchanges and started in the ascendancy but once again looked devoid of any real quality in the final third. After a bright opening for the visitors, a scrappy midfield battle ensued as both sets of players conceded possession at regular intervals.
It wasn't until the twenty-first minute that either side managed to put together a meaningful attack together but Shane Long couldn't get on the end of Walters' cross, albeit he had strayed offside, after the Stoke man had dispossessed Prodl on the left.
The Austrian defence, who have conceded just eight goals during the qualification campaign, looked vunerable against the long ball and David Forde's innocuous free-kick sailed over Christian Fuchs but Robbie Keane's cross come shot travelled harmlessly across goal.
As the half wore on and the rain continued to fall in Vienna, the game began to open up as both sides searched for the vital opening goal. However, it was Ireland who continued to look more likely to break the deadlock as Pilkington shot just wide of Almer's upright after determined build-up by Long.
The 50,000 home fans came alive ten minutes before the break when Fuchs set Bayern Munich speedster David Alaba free but his stinging left-footed effort was well turned around the post by Forde before the Millwall 'keeper was quickly off his line to deny Martin Harnick.
In an attempt to gain control of proceedings, Marcel Koller introduced Christoph Leitgeb for the ineffectual Kavlak but the substitution did little to alter the flow of the game as both sides continued to attack at will in search of all three points.
Long-range efforts from West Brom striker Long and then Marc Wilson hinted at the visitors' desperation but hardly threatened Almer in the Austrian goal before John O'Shea was forced off with an ankle injury. Pilkington showed glimpses of his club form during his full debut and nearly created the opening shortly after the hour mark but his low cross was cut out by Fuchs at the near post.
Despite their dominance, the Boys in Green should have found themselves behind with twenty minutes remaining but Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann could only fire straight at Forde from the penalty area - adding to the frustration of the home fans.
The hosts began to turn the screw as the Irish defence came under increasing pressure and had Seamus Coleman to thank for keeping their inferiorily ranked opponents at bay with a superb double-block when Harnik expected the net to bulge.
However, the pressure eventually told as Wilson failed to deal with Fuch's cross from the left, allowing Alaba time and space to compose himself before smashing past the helpless Forde into the roof.
Marcel Koller's side now sit three points behind second-placed Sweden in Group C, while Ireland are a further three points adrift and effectively out of the running.


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Strategic Innovation Expert and Author, The Future of Management
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Gary Hamel shows business leaders how to challenge the norms and create corporate-wide, game-breaking strategies for continuous innovation that will drive business growth.
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Award-winning journalist, popular speaker and frequent television commentator, Quentin Hardy delivers analysis on technology, economics and global business with fearlessness, intelligence and wit. Pragmatic and audience-focused, Hardy offers timely, real-world insights you can use right away, uncovering the lessons to be found at the nexus of technology and future growth.
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Complexity threatens all aspects of the client experience, while simplicity, an almost universal goal, remains elusive for most companies. Steve Harvill and his Creative Ventures team have isolated the patterns that form simple, elegant and powerful strategies creating impact and opportunity.
CEO, Entrepreneur, Author and Columnist, The Huffington Post and Inc.com
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CEO and business thinker Margaret Heffernan challenges the most common business practices that make us feel comfortable - but leave us in the dark.
Groundbreaking Creative Executive and Brand Innovation Expert
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Christie Hefner has led major global brands from the brink to the cutting edge through creative vision and transformative leadership, and provides key insights on the power and process of self-disruption in today's business world.
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Gary Heil, an internationally recognized expert on service and leadership, helps organizations see things as they really are—not as people wish they were—in order to create lasting change.
Workforce Expert and Former Secretary of Labor
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A successful businesswoman and authority on the evolving workforce, Alexis Herman speaks to today's important labor issues: unemployment, job creation, overseas job competition and work-life balance issues.
Director of Global Business Marketing, Facebook (2009 - 2015)
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As a 25-year Silicon Valley insider and author of Becoming Facebook who has worked with legendary leaders like Andy Grove, Sheryl Sandberg and Mark Zuckerberg, Mike Hoefflinger provides an engaging and insightful look at the biggest consumer technology stories of the past, present, and future.
Co-founder & President, TenX
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After his successful career as a professional athlete and trauma surgeon, Julian became a serial entrepreneur, blockchain expert, best-selling author and keynote speaker. As one of the most influential people in blockchain, Julian is a frequently invited speaker at global technology/FinTech conferences, government summits and blockchain conferences. He is a regular commentator in the media on current blockchain trends and the future of money.
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At the forefront of one of the world's most successful news site and a key figure in the current communications revolution, Arianna Huffington discusses the new media, politics, the economy and lessons she has learned on the road to success.
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Back Up and Restore a Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 Cluster
Updated: July 2011
Applies To: Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
This topic includes guidelines for backing up the head node and the HPC databases in a Windows® HPC Server 2008 R2 cluster. Backups enable you to restore your system in the case of file corruption, data loss, or other unexpected system failures. You can also use system backups to perform a bare metal recovery of your head node. This topic also describes the HPC Job Scheduler Service restore mode, and the additional steps that you must perform before and after restoring the databases to help to bring the cluster to a consistent state.
|To enhance the availability of cluster services and data for unscheduled and scheduled outages, you can also configure the head node in the context of a failover cluster. For more information, see Configuring Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 for High Availability of the Head Node.
This guide includes the following sections:
Guidelines for Backing Up a Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 Cluster
Scenarios for Restoring a Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 Cluster
Export and Import Windows HPC Cluster Configuration Settings
Configure the Windows HPC Cluster for New Database Locations


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Van and Minivan Deals: April 2013
If you're searching for a new minivan in April, you've come to the right place. We've listed several of today's top van and minivan deals on some of our favorite new models. And most automakers are offering incentives this month for shoppers looking buy, lease or finance a new van.
Chrysler Town & Country
The 2013 Chrysler Town & Country minivan boasts a standard rear-seat DVD player, a power rear lift gate and power sliding doors. Through the end of April, it's also available with several good incentives from Chrysler. For buyers paying in full, one deal offers up to $2,500 cash back on the Town & Country Limited or $2,000 back on the Town & Country Touring. Shoppers looking to finance can get zero percent interest for up to 60 months. And for those who want to lease their next minivan, Chrysler is offering payments starting at $289 per month for 36 months. The only drawback to that rate is a relatively high $2,999 down payment. Finance shoppers also get a good deal, with Chrysler offering zero percent interest for up to 60 months plus up to $1,000 cash back.
Find a Chrysler Town & Country for sale
Dodge Grand Caravan
The 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan is mechanically similar to the Chrysler Town & Country. It's available in April with lease and finance deals, along with a cash-back offer. For lease shoppers, Dodge is offering a 36-month deal on the Grand Caravan with payments starting from $299. That figure is available after $2,999 down at lease signing. Buyers looking to finance the Grand Caravan also get a manufacturer incentive, as the Grand Caravan is available in April with zero percent interest for up to 60 months plus up to $500 cash back. Finally, for buyers paying in full, the Grand Caravan is offered with $2,000 cash back on R/T, SXT and Crew models, or $1,000 back on the base-level American Value Package trim.
Find a Dodge Grand Caravan for sale
Ford E-Series
The Ford E-Series is a full-size van offered in passenger or cargo configurations. Commercial shoppers interested in the cargo van get the best deals in April. Buyers willing to consider a 2012 E-Series cargo van can get interest rates as low as zero percent for up to 60 months. For those paying cash, Ford is offering up to $2,500 back -- a deal that also applies to the E-Series Wagon, which includes rear seats. For the cargo model, Ford is also touting an April offer that promises up to $1,200 in "upfit cash." That means buyers who choose an E-Series this month can get $1,200 to add interior and exterior accessories necessary for their business.
Honda Odyssey
The 2013 Honda Odyssey is among the most popular minivans on the market. It's available with three incentives in April. Two are for shoppers looking to lease their next minivan. The first deal is for lease shoppers looking for a low monthly payment. The offer requires $1,999 down for an Odyssey LX but touts a 36-month term with payments as low as $259 per month. For shoppers who would rather put nothing down, the 2013 Odyssey LX is also available with a zero-down lease deal. Through the end of April, that deal includes nothing down and payments starting at $310 per month for 35 months. Meanwhile, qualified buyers looking to finance their next van can get interest rates as low as 0.9 percent for up to 60 months.
Nissan Quest
The 2013 Nissan Quest is recently redesigned, offering a new style and more features. In April, it's available with lease deals, cash offers and low-interest financing. The best offer is for buyers paying in full. For those shoppers, Nissan is offering the Quest with a whopping $3,500 cash back through the end of the month -- the top cash-back deal among minivans. For buyers looking to finance, Nissan also has a great deal available this month. The automaker is offering zero percent interest for up to 36 months on all 2013 Quest models plus an extra $500 cash back. Lease shoppers also can get a deal in April, as Nissan is offering a 39-month lease on the Quest with payments starting at $259 per month after $2,999 down at lease signing.
Toyota Sienna
The 2013 Toyota Sienna is a highly popular, highly versatile minivan. Two offers are available on the Sienna this month. The best deal is for buyers looking to finance the van, as Toyota is offering zero percent interest to qualified shoppers. It gets better: That deal is available for up to 60 months, which trumps nearly all rivals. A 39-month lease deal is also available this month on the Sienna. That offer requires $2,668 down at signing, but it includes payments as low as $269 per month on the mid-level Sienna LE.
What it means to you: Our top van and minivan deals prove there are many ways you can save on a new minivan in April.