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Football betting lines can vary depending on which sportsbook you are looking at but they are often very similar because if one sportsbook offers football betting lines that are slightly astray they are quickly jumped on by the eagle eyed gamblers who are like eagles circling a dead animal in that any mistake is notice quickly and punished with the minimum of messing around.
If you are in search of a good selection of football lines that are fairly priced you should look no further than ScoresAndOdds.com where you will find a vast selection of football lines as well as so much more information.
If you are wondering how football betting lines work you need to understand that the whole sports book industry is centred around betting lines and it is how the sportsbooks use these betting lines which determines how successful they are, or not as the case may be.
If money comes in for a particular selection the line will react accordingly in order to limit liabilities. On the other hand if there is not much interest in a particular selection you will often find that the football betting line is altered in order to attract more money. There are ways of exploiting these lines and one of the most common is used in the UK sport books especially, but more and more savvy individuals are also starting to operate in the same way on the US sportsbooks.
This particular method is known as arbitrage and is more commonly found on the financial markets but these people have adapted it to the sport betting markets. To briefly explain the method, it is where a minimum of two sportsbooks are found to have different football betting lines on the same event. By manipulating the amount of money that is put down and by taking advantage of the different football betting lines it is possible to come up with an arbitrage situation or what is also known as a sure bet.
What this basically means is that you are guaranteed a return on your initial investment no matter what the final score is in the event that you have chosen. It is usually a return of around 5%, any more than that it could be a case of a palpable error and the whole bet would be void. This is the nightmare of the arbitrage trader as it can been a very large loss. Anyway, I know that 5% doesn't seem like much but if you consider that these traders use large stakes which are traded over several different account you can only imagine the kind of profits that they are making. If you can't imagine then please believe me when I say that the profits are very large indeed.
This is another reason why the football betting lines that you see on the likes of ScoresAndOdds.com will change very quickly and why you have to jump in and place the bet if you spot one. The arbitrage traders have complex software set up that scans all of the sportsbooks football betting line every few seconds on the look out for a mistake.
It must be said that sportsbooks don't like this activity and many of them will ban an account if it is discovered what they are up to. Even though I am not involved in arbitrage trading myself I don't really agree with the stance of the sportsbooks on this matter. I believe that the arbitrage traders have simply found an edge so I say good luck to them.
I realise that many of these traders are from a financial background but I do know a couple of 'mere mortals' who are successfully involved in arbitrage trading and who make a great deal of money from it. They obviously have their own methods in place for finding these trades in the football betting lines but most of it is just looking around the various sports books. I suppose when you think about it, there are so many markets that the sportsbooks have to price up properly that there is bound to be the odd mistake being made every now and again.
One tip though, I know that they download the betting schedule from the ScoresAndOdds.com website as they say that helps them plan their arbitrage assault in the easiest possible way. A downside to arbitrage trading that I forgot to mention is that a relatively large investment is required to take full advantage. I read an article in the Wall Street Journal recently which said that some people were getting into sports arbitrage by taking out a loan or even several loans. They argue that as there was no risk involved in the betting procedure it wasn't a problem, but I would hate to be in their shoes if something went wrong, a lost internet connection for example!
Just by spending some time on ScoresAndOdds.com you will soon see how these opportunities arise and how quickly you have to be off the mark especially in the lead up to an event. In the final few minutes you will see that the football betting lines can move quite rapidly, especially if there is a late surge of money and we all now know where that probably came from.


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European banks, contending with escalating U.S. fines for sanctions violations, will likely bow to fresh bans imposed by the U.S. on financing Russian companies as the risks of dealing with the nation mount.
The U.S. Treasury on July 16 named Russian companies to be barred from accessing U.S. equity or debt markets for new financings with maturities beyond 90 days. Lenders elsewhere may follow the sanctions, according to two European banking officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The U.S., locked in the worst standoff with Russia since the Cold War, is enacting tougher sanctions than the European Union to force Russia to end support for separatists in eastern Ukraine. The U.S. authorities' reach and severity with which they can punish sanctions violations became apparent last month when regulators fined BNP Paribas SA a record $8.97 billion for processing payments involving banned countries.
"European banks are going to be very careful not to jump into any gaps U.S. banks leave in Russia and will probably be tempted to hold off from doing new deals there," said Dieter Hein, a banking analyst at Fairesearch GmbH in Kronberg, Germany. "The U.S. imposed draconian fines on European banks for breaking its rules this year. I can't imagine that the possible profits could ever justify the risk."
Financing 'disintegration'
Eight of the 10 biggest lenders in Russia this year are domiciled in the EU, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. ING Groep NV, Societe Generale SA, and Citigroup Inc. accounted for the largest shares of loans extended to Russian companies so far this year, the data show.
Andrey Kostin, head of state-run lender VTB Group, warned the measures may tip the economy into recession, lead to the "disintegration" of financing and turn Russia into an outcast of global capitalism.
"European banks might be tempted to plug in the holes for Russian corporate financing, but they are more likely to remain cautious given the uncertainty around upcoming sanctions," said Ishitaa Sharma, emerging markets trading strategist at Citigroup Inc. in London.
French lenders Credit Agricole SA and Societe Generale, Germany's Deutsche Bank AG and Commerzbank AG, and UniCredit SpA, Italy's largest lender, are among other financial institutions being investigated by U.S. authorities for alleged sanctions-busting.
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Deutsche Bank, Europe's biggest investment bank, is following developments around Russia and will apply any sanctions "if appropriate and as directed by the relevant authorities," the company said in an e-mailed response to questions. The Frankfurt-based bank had 5.5 billion euros ($7.4 billion) of credit exposure to Russia at the end of March, according to its website.
Russian companies targeted by the sanctions face $14.9 billion of debt payments this year, data compiled by Bloomberg show.
ING intends to remain in Ukraine and Russia, Raymond Vermeulen, a spokesman for the Amsterdam-based bank, said in an e-mailed response to questions. Still, "we continue to critically look at our exposures and possibly reduce some, as we have been doing in the past months. We have intensified our monitoring and tightened acceptance criteria."
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The Kia Rio has traditionally been this Korean automaker's least expensive model. Early on, the Rio represented an affordable, though pretty forgettable, mode of transportation. The second-generation model represented a marked improvement in features and comfort, and the Rio became more pleasant to drive. The latest Rio is another leap forward thanks to its evocative styling, peppy engine and an abundance of interior space.
The Kia Rio is offered in both sedan and four-door hatchback body styles. They have identical mechanicals and interior components, though the hatchback offers significantly more utility. In general, the newer the Rio you're looking at, the better it will be.
Current Kia Rio
The Kia Rio subcompact is available as a four-door sedan or four-door hatchback. There are three trim levels: LX, EX and SX. A 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 138 horsepower and 123 pound-feet of torque powers all Rio models. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the LX, with a six-speed automatic optional. Both the EX and SX come only with the six-speed automatic.
Notable standard features on the base LX include air-conditioning, a tilt steering wheel and a stereo with satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and a USB/iPod interface. The EX adds full power accessories, Bluetooth, cruise control and a telescoping steering wheel. The SX comes pretty loaded with alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, a rearview camera, power-folding mirrors and Kia's "Uvo" voice-activated interface for electronics features. Major options include a sunroof, keyless ignition/entry, leather seating, heated front seats and a navigation system.
In reviews, we've noted that the Kia Rio stands out thanks to its distinctive styling and design. The interior quality is a cut above other cars in its class, particularly in the upper trim levels. On the road, the Rio's engine provides respectable acceleration and excellent fuel economy. The car does have a couple minor downsides, such as an overly firm ride quality for the SX trim level. Overall, however, the Kia Rio is a front runner in the economy car segment.
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Completely redesigned for 2012, the third-generation Kia Rio represents a large leap forward in terms of refinement and available luxury features. Compared to earlier Rios, it's roomier and more stylish both inside and out. It's also more powerful and fuel-efficient. There have been only minimal changes since its debut.
Previous to this was the second-generation Kia Rio, produced from 2006-'11. It was offered as a sedan and four-door hatchback (called the Rio5). The base model was restricted to the sedan and was the definition of "sparsely equipped." Both body styles were offered in LX trim (which added air-conditioning, power steering, a tilt steering wheel and a CD player), while a sporty SX trim added alloy wheels and special styling items.
Power for all second-generation Kia Rios came from a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 110 hp and 107 lb-ft of torque. Despite the Rio's tiny dimensions, this engine struggled to provide anything more than adequate motivation in everyday driving. Models with five-speed manual transmissions delivered better acceleration and city fuel economy, while the automatic fared better in regard to highway mileage.
Initially, the SX trim was exclusive to the Rio5 hatchback. For 2007, the Rio sedan SX was introduced, while the Rio5 could be had in LX form for 2008. Models prior to 2010 had slightly different styling depending on trim, while cruise control and Bluetooth were added to the available features list that year. Antilock brakes were available as a highly recommended option on the LX sedan and the Rio5 SX, which replaced the standard rear drums with disc brakes. The five-speed manual transmission was standard on all trims, with a four-speed automatic being optional. For 2011, the manual transmission was only available on the LX.
The Rio's interior was pretty nice, with a pleasant mix of materials. The car also drove reasonably well. Buyers should be aware that the Rio has had some disappointing crash test scores. On the whole, a 2006-'11 Kia Rio is a decent choice for an inexpensive car, though some competing subcompacts from Japan will likely prove more enjoyable overall.
The first-generation Kia Rio was introduced for the 2001 model year. The sedan came first and Kia followed up with the Rio Cinco hatchback for 2002. Both were among the least expensive cars in their classes. Unfortunately, the trade-off was limited feature content and a thoroughly unpleasant driving experience.
Based on reviews by our editors and Rio owners, the car delivered what its price promised -- simple, affordable transportation, but little more. Complaints centered on its noisy, unrefined engine, poorly controlled ride and shoddy build quality. Although the Rio's low residual value makes it convincingly cheap on the used market, this is not a car we can recommend. If you are determined to buy a used Kia Rio, it's best to go with a 2003 or newer model, as these benefited from a more powerful engine (104 hp versus 96), an improved suspension and a higher-quality interior.
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Thank you Pat. I still consider myself new but I am learning every day. My wife thinks I am a little tilted off center but she loves all my tanks. all 16 of them!!
2 years ago I decided to try my hand at discus using my LFS guy as my guide. He said I'd have to do weekly water changes. I already did that in my 75 gal, so no problem there. My husband and I took a drive over to Miami and bought 5 discus from Abe Pagoda at Jack Watley's Discus. I had not discovered SD forum and all I can say now is that they are indeed a tough fish. 2 eventually succumbed to my ignorance.
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KINSTON � Toxic chemicals threatening the drinking water, gray sludge destroying marine life � it�s a reality for Dan River communities downriver from Duke Energy�s Eden coal ash spill.
KINSTON � Toxic chemicals threatening the drinking water, gray sludge destroying marine life � it�s a reality for Dan River communities downriver from Duke Energy�s Eden coal ash spill.
It could just as easily have been the Neuse River.
The H.F. Lee Plant just west of Goldsboro generated electricity from coal from 1951 to 2012. The resulting hundreds of millions of gallons of coal ash were dumped into multiple ponds, including what�s called the Active Ash 1980 Pond.
The federal Environmental Protection Agency classifies the pond as a significant hazard, and state regulators believe it has a high risk of failure � the same as at the Dan River station.
The Southern Environmental Law Center � whose potential suit of Duke Energy in 2013 spurred the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to action � sees an immediate problem in that the ponds are unlined, which can lead to the leaking of toxic chemicals.
�It does not take, as Aretha Franklin would say, it doesn�t take a doctor with degrees to know if you store a toxic substance in an unlined hole in the ground, next to a waterway, you will contaminate groundwater,� said SELC attorney Frank Holleman at the Rotary Club of Kinston last week.
He continued, �And, every site in North Carolina and South Carolina where this substance is stored in this way � 14 sites in North Carolina � groundwater is being contaminated. To make it worse, this millions of tons of this substance is stored either dry or wet � mostly wet in big lagoons � and it�s held back from the waterway only by earthen dykes that leak.�
Holleman said the basic process that needs to be done is move the coal ash to dry, lined landfills not unlike landfills used to store average household refuse.
However, any immediate action is delayed pending negotiations between Duke Energy and DENR.
A federal criminal grand jury is investigating whether there are or have been improper actions involving Duke Energy, DENR and Gov. Pat McCrory, who worked for Duke Energy for 29 years.
Plans worked out currently stand for Duke Energy to move coal ash from Asheville, the Riverbend site near Charlotte, and to reopen the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits for those sites along with the sites at Dan River and the Sutton plant near Wilmington.
�In a March 12 letter, Duke Energy responded to a demand for information from Gov. McCrory and me. Although Duke committed to near-term actions, the response lacked the detail necessary to ensure Duke Energy abides by the commitments outlined in their letter,� said DENR Secretary John Skvarla in a statement last Friday. �Reopening these permits allows DENR to ensure that Duke Energy resolves this long-standing issue at these facilities.�
But, procedures elsewhere remain uncertain.
�We�re doing in-depth inspections at all 14 facilities,� Duke Energy spokeswoman Susan Massengale said. �We started doing them early this week, and that process is continuing, so we�re looking at all kinds of details � taking photographs, doing all kinds of detailed observations at all of these facilities, and that may change what shows up as part of the substance of these actions anyhow.
�Right now, I think everything is kind of on hold while these other processes go forward.�
Massengale said any immediate threat discovered would be dealt with, but that most of the issues around the 14 sites in the state are of a more long-term nature.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Timbers today announced the signing of goalkeeper Joe Bendik. He signs with the club after playing the past two seasons in Norway with Sogndal. Timbers general manager Gavin Wilkinson made the announcement.
Bendik, 22, began his professional career abroad in 2010, appearing in 11 matches overall for Sogndal and helping the club gain promotion in to Norway's first division following the 2010 campaign. A member of the U.S. National Team at the U-17 and U-18 levels, Bendik was a standout at Clemson University, where he finished his collegiate career ranked among school leaders in several goalkeeping statistics.
"Joe is a young and upcoming goalkeeper that has done well in preseason," said Timbers head coach John Spencer. "He has definitely raised the level of goalkeeping for the Timbers squad."
A native of Marietta, Ga., Bendik worked his way to a starting role with Sogndal as a rookie in 2010, starting the final four matches of the season as the club earned promotion to top-flight league Tippeligaen. He made five appearances in the Tippeligaen during the 2011 season.
At Clemson, Bendik was a three-year starter and played in 61 matches. He was an All-ACC second-team selection in 2008 and logged a collegiate-career best 1.39 goals-against average his senior season in 2009. Bendik finished his career with the Tigers ranked among the school's career leaders in wins, saves, shutouts and goalkeeper minutes played.
Bendik was a member of the U.S. U-17 Residency Program in 2005 and helped the U.S. U-17 National Team to the finals of the Ballymena International Tournament in Northern Ireland that year. With the U.S. U-18 National Team, Bendik helped the side to a fourth-place finish in the 2006 Slovakia Cup.
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Judy Grahn, internationally known poet, writer, and social theorist is featured on Fresh Fruit for Women's History Month. Join Dixie Treichel and John Townsend on Thursday, March 18 from 7:30 pm-8:30 pm for this special show.
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Judy Grahn , Ph.D., currently serves as Co-Director and Research Faculty of the Women's Spirituality M.A. program at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. She is internationally known as a poet, woman-centered cultural theorist, co-founder of lesbian-feminism, and early contributor to literature of women's spirituality. Her work centers on the reclamation of stories, values and methods of Sacred Feminine traditions.
As a member of the first lesbian feminist collective in the U.S., Judy's contributions to the lesbian-feminist movement have been instrumental, including the publication of Another Mother Tongue: Gay Words, Gay Worlds (Beacon Press, 1984) which offers extensive research into the origin and evolution of words and symbols of lesbian and gay culture. In 1994 she was awarded The Publishing Triangle's Lifetime Achievement Award (in Lesbian Letters). Judy's Ph.D. is in Integral Studies with a concentration in Women's Spirituality. Her dissertation, "Are Goddesses Metaformic Constructs? An Application Of Metaformic Theory To Menarche Celebrations And Goddess Rituals Of Kerala And Contiguous States In South India" was published in 1999. Judy is currently writing a book on goddess practices from research she did in India, using metaformic theory. Judy is editor of Metaformia: A Journal of Menstruation and Culture
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Sage Stallone's Attorney Says His Client Wasn't Suicidal, Didn't Do Drugs
While Sage Stallone's death has been reported as a drug overdose, we won't know for sure until the autopsy results come back. Meanwhile, Stallone's lawyer and friend George Braunstein says that his client was not suicidal, and that he does not have a history of drug abuse.
According to Braunstein, Stallone, son of actor Sylvester Stallone, had a positive outlook and was making plans for his future.
We were just joking about how he was going to get married and have a fun marriage. There was nothing dark or depressing, no problems, certainly no financial problems.
Braunstein went on to say that Stallone was planning to get married in Las Vegas, possibly even this weekend.
But that doesn't mesh with TMZ's report that no one had talked to Stallone for a week, and that he was "living like a hermit." At the very least, he had been dead for three days when his body was discovered.
Braunstein also contends that there were no empty pill bottles found at the scene. He says that, "The only bottles [Stallone's mother Sasha Czack] found were a bunch of empty Doc Brown's Cream Soda."
One thing everyone seems to agree on is that this was an accident: TMZ's law enforcement sources confirmed as much, and there were no signs of forced entry. Braunstein speculates that it was "either natural causes or a terrible accident," noting that he never knew Stallone to do drugs or even drink.


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OSWEGO, NY – After another exciting campaign at Oswego Speedway in 2012, the coming year appears just as bright with a total of 48 racing teams being granted admission into the Speedway's 2013 commitment program.
The full slate of 24 Novelis Supermodified spots have once again been filled, while for the first time in history the Pathfinder Bank SBS division has also reached its commitment maximum of 24 teams.
By signing on to the Oswego Speedway commitment program teams are agreeing to enter each and every week of the regular racing season at the Speedway. In doing so, the Speedway agrees to pay an increased and guaranteed purse to start the feature every Saturday night to those teams. However, if for any reason a team misses more than one night of racing the commitment goes away, and the team is no longer in the program. At that point teams also have to forfeit any commitment dollars gained on top of a normal Saturday night purse.
On the Novelis Supermodified side of the roster, 22 of the top 24 teams in points from last season once again signed into the program for the coming year. Included among those teams are last year's championship contenders Otto Sitterly, Pat Lavery, and Joe Gosek.
Joey Payne, who finished third in the driver's standings one year ago, is not listed on the commitment roster. Muldoon Racing has entered only the No. 51 machine of Michael Muldoon for the full slate of races but has registered the No. 20 for part-time contention and both Payne and Bob Bond have been mentioned as possible drivers of that machine.
Daratt Farms Racing, which finished 4th in last year's Novelis Supermodified standings with the No. 88, has also re-joined the commitment program for 2013 but as of press time did not have a driver listed for the car. Randy Ritskes has been the pilot of the No. 88 the last two seasons at the Speedway.
Other top contenders and feature winners that have re-joined the program for 2013 include Michael Barnes in the Strong Racing No. 99, Dave Danzer in the family owned No. 52, as well as both Kody and Ray Graham in the No. 21 and No. 90.
Others in the 24 car program include Dan Connors Jr., Brandon Bellinger, Jeff Abold, Dave Cliff Jr., Tim Devendorf, Stephen Gioia, Jerry Curran, Shaun Gosselin, Bobby Haynes, Dave Gruel, and Hal LaTulip.
Tim Snyder looks to make a full-time racing return to the Speedway behind the wheel of the No. 0 in 2013. After missing the majority of 2012 with a medical issue, Snyder returned for the International Classic and came home with a tremendous fourth place finish.
Also returning to the program this season will be the Mike Murphy Racing No. 60 Supermodified which finished seventh in the overall owner's points in 2012. While the No. 60 is registered for the commitment program, as of this week a driver has not been announced. Brian Sobus drove the Murphy machine in 2012, finishing eighth in the driver standings.
There are two new competitors joining the program this season making the full field of 24 in the Supermodified ranks.
Looking to come in all the way from Raymond, NH this season is the driver of No. 37, Jeff Locke. Locke has made quite the name for himself as a winged ISMA Supermodified standout and he appears as though he is up for the Oswego challenge after competing in his non-wing Supermodified twice at the Speedway in 2012.
The beautiful red No. 37 machine, a former Nicotra Racing mount, first appeared at the Speedway for last year's International Classic and Locke promptly timed the car into the show 20th fastest of the 37 car field. In the 200, his first race behind the wheel of a non-wing racecar, Locke ran strong and found himself as high as seventh in the running order until fueling issues relegated him to an 18th place finish.
Just two weeks later Locke returned for Fall Championship Weekend at the Speedway and looked even better. This time the New Hampshire shoe clocked fourth fastest on the time trial charts with a lap of 16.612 seconds, and then ran as high as third for a good portion of the main event until a flat tire ruined his night.
Joining Locke as a first timer on the commitment list will be Clayton Brewer III, as he will jump behind the wheel of the Jake's Automotive No. 23 Supermodified formerly driven by Jason Spaulding. Brewer, who competed in the No. 23 Supermodified once last season, has ample experience dirt racing and is looking to make the successful transition to pavement racing at the Steel Palace.
Locke and Brewer will join Tony Steiner and Lowell Zehr as current potential candidates for the 2013 Novelis Supermodified Rookie of the Year title.
Steiner, formerly a dirt modified driver who competed in the dirt Sportsman Classic during last year's International Classic Weekend, was another commitment candidate for 2013 in the Supermodified division. With No. 07 on the side of the machine, Steiner will be in a Muldoon chassis for the coming year.
Another commitment candidate for 2013 was Brian Sweeney, who looks to return to the Speedway this year behind the wheel of a brand new Hawk chassis sporting his former No. 3. Sweeney formerly competed in the Novelis Supermodified division at Oswego from 2000-2004 with a top finish of seventh in points in 2003.
Should any of the 24 teams currently in the program fail to materialize in the early season, Sweeney and then Steiner would be eligible to move into the program.
For the first time there is now a 24 car commitment field for the Pathfinder Bank SBS division. While the division continues to build on the recent momentum of the Speedway, a veteran fan of SBS racing may have a hard time keeping up with some of the driver/owner changes this year as 'silly season' has taken full effect.
In all, 15 of the top 24 teams in points from a year ago registered by the December 28 deadline to commit for 2013. Among those 15 are defending Speedway champion Kreig Heroth in the Won 4 Racing No. 04, Jason Simmons in the Team Tapout No. 98, and Rob Pullen in the No. 2.
Jack Patrick, JJ Andrews, AJ Bernys, Dalton Doyle, Josh Kerr, and Dennis Rupert join the previous three as drivers making a return behind the wheel of the same team as they did in 2012.
From here on out is where someone may need a pencil, with an eraser.
The TNT Motorsports No. 26, which carried Mike Bond to several victories over the years and a second place finish in the 2012 standings, is registered as a commitment team for 2013 but not with Mike Bond as the driver. Currently, there is no driver registered for the No. 26 amidst swirling rumors about who may be the potential suitor.
The Heagerty Racing team, which fielded the No. 79 for Tim Barbeau last season, has brought young Anthony Losurdo in under their wing. Losurdo will drive a brand new No. 1 FFB chassis this season and will garner the Heagerty's points from last year to earn a commitment position for 2013. The No. 79 meanwhile is registered and will likely be at the race track although a firm driver has not yet been announced by the team.
Chris Tedd, the owner of Teddneck Racing, has once again expressed interest in returning behind the wheel and will use one of his three commitments from last season to field the No. 37 in 2013.
Other top 24 teams signing on include the TNT Motorsports No. 14 crew, which will field Rookie of the Year candidate Jeremy Pitcher in 2013. Pitcher will move into the program based off of David LaTulip's 14th place finish in the standings from a year ago when the team ran as No. 17.
LaTulip however will not be left out even though he has moved on from TNT Motorsports. The young driver will now find himself behind the wheel of the No. 27 Saltalamachia Bros./Team Growl Motorsports machine, formerly driven as the No. 11 by John Ketcham which ended the year 17th in the standings.
The final team making the commitment program based on 2012 points will be another of the Teddneck Racing machines this year driven by Mike Bruce with his familiar No. 22.
The remaining nine teams to make the program earned positions by being first in line after the December 28 deadline.
After running a limited schedule in 2012 with a good bit of success, Chris Proud and the No. 3 team is ready for 2013. Proud, who has a total of eight SBS wins to his credit, won a qualifying heat during Classic Weekend last year but was involved in the turn three pile-up early on in the SBS Classic.
Justin Connell made his debut in the Pathfinder Bank SBS series in 2012 driving the No. 44 and will come back for more at Oswego in 2013.
A rookie to the division in 2013, Scott Black has entered this year driving No. 32.
Another rookie to the division this year but not at all a rookie to the Speedway is Jason Spaulding. A former Super Stock and Supermodified pilot at Oswego, Spaulding is scheduled to drive the No. 34 machine for Jake's Automotive in 2013 and will battle for Rookie of the Year honors. Spaulding's ride is the former Losurdo No. 1 before that driven as No. 58 by Tim Barbeau.
The final five positions on the commitment roster in the SBS division are held by Four Sevens Motorsports. The new team, which tabbed Cameron Rowe as the driver of the No. 74 in last year's SBS Classic, will bring five racecars to the Speedway this season.
Rowe, the 2012 Classic champion, will once again drive for FSM in the same car that he won the Classic, only this year it will be No. 77.
It was mentioned earlier that Mike Bond will no longer be in the No. 26 and that is because he has made the move to drive for Four Sevens in the No. 74 in 2013. The machine will be a brand new FFB creation.
Driving another new FFB racecar for FSM in 2013 will be two time feature winner last season, Mark Castiglia. Castiglia will once again run another number this season, this time sporting No. 67.
Castiglia's former car, a 2012 FFB chassis, will this season be in the hands of Butler Disposal Rookie of the Year Jon Tesoriero as No. 47. Tesoriero got his first crack at the ride during Fall Championship Weekend and ran quite well timing sixth fastest with a seventh place finish in the main event.
The final of the Four Sevens Motorsports rides in '13 will be driven by rookie Dan Abt. Abt will drive the former Teddneck Racing No. 77 which set quick time during SBS Classic time trials with Dave Cliff Jr. at the controls. Abt will pilot the ride as No. 57.
The 2013 racing season at Oswego Speedway begins May 4.
Events run May through September on most Saturday nights.
The annual Speedway open practice is scheduled for April 27.
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00 – Joe Gosek
01 – Dan Connors Jr.
02 – Brandon Bellinger
05 – Jeff Abold
06 – Dave Cliff Jr.
0 – Tim Snyder
5 – Tim Devendorf
7 – Otto Sitterly
9 – Stephen Gioia III
21 – Kody Graham
22 – Pat Lavery
23 – Clayton Brewer III
24 – Jerry Curran
26 – Shaun Gosselin
37 – Jeff Locke
44 – Bobby Haynes Jr.
50 – Dave Gruel
51 – Michael Muldoon
52 – Dave Danzer
56 – Hal LaTulip
60 – Murphy Racing
88 – Daratt Farms Inc.
90 – Ray Graham
99 – Michael Barnes
01 – Dalton Doyle
04 – Kreig Heroth
1 – Anthony Losurdo
2 – Rob Pullen
3 – Chris Proud
8 – Josh Kerr
9 – Jack Patrick
14 – Jeremy Pitcher
22 – Mike Bruce
24 – AJ Bernys
26 – TNT Motorsports
27 – David LaTulip
32 – Scott Black
34 – Jason Spaulding
37 – Chris Tedd
44 – Justin Connell
47 – Jon Tesoriero
57 – Dan Abt
67 – Mark Castiglia
74 – Mike Bond
77 – Cameron Rowe
93 – JJ Andrews
98 – Jason Simmons
99 – Dennis Rupert


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Cambridge certificates for staff in the Inspectors GeneralMar 23, 2014
On March 23rd 2014, A graduation ceremony was held to award Cambridge Certificates to distinguished trainees from the Offices of the Inspectors General (OIGs) in Iraq as part of the UNDP Iraq project, "Providing technical assistance to the offices of inspectors general in Iraq".
His Excellency, Judge Alaa Jawad, Chairman of the Commission of Integrity, and on behalf of the Chairman of the Joint Anti-Corruption Council, delivered a speech and inaugurated the ceremony at the at Al-Rachid Hotel in Baghdad. This event was the culmination of a Training of Trainers programme conducted for 231 employees from the OIGs, 197 of which obtained high grades based on substantive knowledge, character, presence, and commitment.
Capacity building is a key part of skills enhancement programme for OIGs to perform their functions effectively, efficiently, and in a sustainable manner.
In line with this approach, a general training is also currently being conducted for 1229 staff from all the OIGs in the fields of audit, inspection, administrative investigation, and performance evaluation, this training will run throughout 2014 and the first two quarters of 2015.
The importance of OIGs stems from their preventive function to control acts of corruption, waste of resources, fraud and abuse of power.
These offices also play a pivotal role in contributing to the performance improvement of relevant governmental authorities by providing necessary recommendations and creating a fair and efficient working environment to raise the level of integrity and accountability while reducing opportunities for corruption.Contact
Jouhaida Hanano, Project manager Anti-corruption Programme


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Entrepreneur Stitches Together a Quilting Business
Short cuts and video tutorials boost an outfit in Missouri
HAMILTON, Mo.—This tiny farm town used to be known as the home of James Cash Penney Jr., founder of the namesake department store chain. These days, it is better known in some circles as the home of Jenny Doan.
Those would be quilting circles. Over the past few years, Mrs. Doan, 57 years old, has become a veritable superstar of the craft. Her YouTube tutorials on how to make quilts have drawn as many as a million viewers, some from as far away as South Africa....


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Friday, November 22, 2013
Les Climats
Wednesday I took went to a press tasting at Les Climats on 41, rue de Lille 75007
This Arts and Crafts building restaurant used to house all the switchboard operators of La Poste in 1905. The dinning room was once the refractory for the workers. Pretty swell no?
Les Climats is an homage to an all-Burgundian wine list with 600-700 choices making the most demanding pinot addict happy. This is where the white Burgundies are kept pitch perfect.
The red Burgundies are in the main dining room.
The bar room is happy to serve you Burgundy by the glass as well as the bottle. Les Climats means parcel of land, a small vineyard. The restaurant has relationships with 350 winemakers.
I drank a delicate, fresh cremente with the starters offered.
Saucisson des d'Aveyron from Maison Conquet.
Earlier in the day at marche Grenelle I was eyeing Ayeron saucisson. I'm making an effort to get familiar with French ingredients - it's a huge undertaking!
Petite gougeres - a typical Burgundy specialty.
A tartine of gibier (with a slice of truffle embedded in the toast!) and foie gras on a marmalade of coings/quince.
The décor is a contemporary version of Arts and Crafts designed by Bambi Sloan, who designed Hotel St. James.
There's a splendid outdoor garden plus a winter garden.
We got mini tastes of the mains/les plats. I had my favorite Saint-Jacques scallops, sitting on a tiny bed of carmelized fennel with a thin slice of very special Italian Parma jambon, culatello resting on top, crowned with an endive leaf.
Richard had braised Bar with a puree of artichokes topped with cepes and tarragon.
Cepes are at the top of my research list so I was lucky Richard let me have a taste...
Did we all have pheasant with marrons as an entrée? I can't remember...
It was a lovely tasting. Chapeau to chef Julien Bosous. See his sketch above.
What to wear to Les Climats? Something sparkly that will co-ordinate with the gorgeous Burgundy wine caves of course. When you get home you can sit on your coquille/shell chaise of course.
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So what sparkly little thing did you wear? Love the decor, too.ReplyDelete
beautfifully decadent photographs and a fun sketchReplyDelete
I want your job.ReplyDelete
Do you know of cuisinedeprovence.blogspot (dot) com - all about cepes? I have made several of her recipes - all wonderful.Replies
Pretty Ritzy:)ReplyDelete
Gosh you get around..when I think of all you ahve seen and done these past months!
Love the artwork..
Bonsoir chère amie,ReplyDelete
Je viens d'apercevoir des gougères ! J'adore ça. J'aime la pâte à choux ! Je réalise souvent des desserts et amuses-bouche à base de cette pâte...
Une publication qui m'a donnée faim ! Des photos comme si j'y étais... donc je tends la main et hop ! j'attrape un petit toast de pâté de campagne !
Gros bisous et bon weekend.
THANK YOU!!ReplyDelete
I hope to see you soon
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Re: Why did Boba's dart miss so badly in Rotj?
nah, don't think there is for Boba. But as for Jango, didnt his jetpack fail when mace was charging at him
Yeah because he dove for the lightsaber, and the only reason he made such a stupid move was because he had to die somepoint in the movie.


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Yvonne Bohannon Ivie
FORT WORTH — Yvonne Bohannon Ivie, 87, a Christian, departed this life Wednesday, May 29, 2013.Graveside Service: The family will honor and celebrate Yvonne's life at a private graveside service Tuesday, June 4.Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Scleroderma Foundation (www.scleroderma.org or 300 Rosewood Dr. Ste 105, Danvers, MA)Yvonne was born Dec. 18, 1925, in Dallas to Oral and Nanny Bohannon. She grew up in Arlington and graduated with the proud AHS class of 1943. She married Owen H. Ivie Jan. 6, 1945. A loving wife and mother, she also joyfully served others in her church and community in numerous ways. She resided in Big Spring for many years, later moving to Granbury and then Fort Worth. She was preceded in death by her parents.Survivors: Yvonne is survived by Owen, her husband of 68 years and loving father of their three daughters: Susan Watts and husband Richard of Pipe Creek, Sandy Massey and husband Bob of Joshua and Nancy Stringfellow and husband David of Burke, Va.; six grandchildren: Greg Massey and wife Rebecca of Keller, Kerry Ariail and husband Jammie of Keller, Peter Watts and wife Melissa of San Antonio, Ann Stringfellow of Burke, Va., Kimberly Morgan and husband Dorian of Fort Worth and John Stringfellow and wife Jennifer of Kailua, Hawaii; cherished great-grandchildren: Aaron, Isaac, Daniel, Calvin, Eliana, Zamira, Rowan, Autumn, Bethany, Tommy, Jude, Jefferson and Jackson; sister, Beverly Reynolds and husband James of Arlington; brother, David Bohannon and wife Sue of Lampassas; sister, Elizabeth Ohme of Arlington; and many beloved nieces and nephews.Paid obituary


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really nice seat. don't like the logo right on the top, seams like it should be on the bottom. ( just saying.)
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really nice seat. don't like the logo right on the top, seams like it should be on the bottom. ( just saying.)
Seat fit perfect and looks great. Very happy with the quick delivery
The seat looks great on my Heritage, but I find that my lower back gets very tired when riding with it. I'm not sure whether it's how it positions me or its reduced cushioning compared to the stock seat.
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most comfortable seat on market for sportster
Huge improvement over the stock seat on my 09 Nightster. The only improvement that could be made is to make the metal tab in the back lower so that it mates better with the bolt in the fender - I just used a couple of washers between the tab and the fender and it worked fine.
I hve 4 seats, this is hands down the most comfortable PERIOD! on my Sportster can ride for hours and hours with no fatigue.
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Past vs. Present: Look back at the best
We took the best player at each position from the past five recruiting classes and compared them to each other to come up with a master ranking at the position.
Important to note: The players were compared as prospects coming out of high school, not by what they've done – or not done – in college.
Here's the list:
Dual-threat quarterbacks
1. Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State, Class of 2008: Rare size and athleticism makes him one of college football's most dynamic players, even as a true freshman. He's the only dual-threat quarterback in our list who was ranked the No. 1 player in the country overall.
2. Russell Shepard, LSU commitment, Class of 2009: Electric moves in the open field and steadily is improving as a passer. He also could also be a receiver, and he's too good not to get on the field somehow.
3. Ryan Perrilloux, LSU, Class of 2005: He guided LSU to a victory in the 2007 SEC title game, setting the stage for the Tigers to win the national championship. But he transferred to Jacksonville State a few months later after being booted off the team for repeated off-field issues.
4. Tim Tebow, Florida, Class of 2007: The left-hander was the first sophomore to win the Heisman, and he led his team to the 2008 national championship.
5. Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech, Class of 2006: He led Virginia Tech to the ACC title and an Orange Bowl win this past season. He's still trying to improve as a passer.
Pro-style quarterback
1. Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame, Class of 2007: Clausen was the No. 1 player in his class. He has started in his first two seasons in South Bend, but the team has languished. Insiders say redshirt freshman Dayne Crist could push for playing time in 2009.
2. Matthew Stafford, Georgia, Class of 2006: He started in his three seasons at Georgia and is leaving early for the NFL. He's probably the most gifted thrower in the past five years.
3. Matt Barkley, USC, Class of 2009: He has a laser-like arm, similar to Stafford's, but he's not as mobile or athletic as some would like. For USC fans, it's a mix of Carson Palmer's arm and Matt Leinart's lack of athleticism.
4. Mark Sanchez, USC, Class of 2005: After starting at USC in 2008 as a redshirt junior, he declared for the NFL draft and is expected to be a first-round selection. This was his first season as the full-time starter.
5. Blaine Gabbert, Missouri, Class of 2008: He played some as a true freshman this past season and is the favorite to succeed Chase Daniel at the helm of Mizzou's offense. Gabbert has all the tools.
Running backs
1. Bryce Brown, uncommitted, Class of 2009: He's the top-rated running back of the past five years – and the only running back to be the top-ranked player in his class overall. He combines the best assets of Jonathan Stewart and Chris Wells, and is probably more of a home-run threat and better receiver than both.
2. Chris Wells, Ohio State, Class of 2006: Wells was a major reason the Buckeyes played for the national title in 2007. He has declared for this year's draft and is a sure first-rounder.
3. Joe McKnight, USC, Class of 2007: Tabbed by many as "the next Reggie Bush," McKnight really hasn't lived up to the hype. He's good, but he just hasn't broken out to show he's the best back in his class.
4. Darrell Scott, Colorado, Class of 2008: He was beaten out for the Buffs' starting job by fellow true freshman Rodney Stewart, whose only other offer was from Toledo. But after Stewart got injured, Scott filled in and started looking like a special prospect.
5. Jonathan Stewart, Oregon, Class of 2005: He left Oregon a year early and was a first-round pick of the Carolina Panthers in 2008. He ran for 1,722 yards in '07 and scored 27 career rushing TDs for the Ducks.
All-purpose backs
1. C.J. Spiller, Clemson, Class of 2006: He was ranked No. 8 overall in the country, the highest Rivals.com ever has rated an all-purpose back. He has rushed for 2,335 yards and 20 TDs and has been an excellent return man and solid receiver for the Tigers.
2. Noel Devine, West Virginia, Class of 2007: Devine was the first Internet recruiting phenom; his high school footage started making the rounds on YouTube and Rivals.com after a standout freshman campaign.
3. Antone Smith, Florida State, Class of 2005: A big signing-day story, as he chose FSU over Miami. Smith never lived up to his high school billing, finishing his career with 2,065 rushing yards and 23 TDs.
4. DeSean Hales, Texas, Class of 2008: He is more of a receiver than a runner, and he should bloom into a terrific return guy for the Longhorns. He redshirted this past season.
5. David Oku, Tennessee commitment, Class of 2009: He can do some damage when he gets in the open field. He's a soft commitment to Tennessee and still is taking official visits, with Auburn and Syracuse also in the mix.
Wide receivers
1. Percy Harvin, Florida, Class of 2006: He was Rivals.com's overall No. 1 player in his class. Harvin could have been listed as the top player at any of three positions – wide receiver, athlete or safety – that year. He helped Florida win two national titles in his career and declared early for the '09 draft.
2. Julio Jones, Alabama, Class of 2008: Jones has the combination of size, speed and ability that simply is hard to miss. His standout freshman campaign at Alabama was hardly surprising.
3. Rueben Randle, uncommitted, Class of 2009: A lot like Jones because of his size, speed and athleticism. He even may be a more natural receiver than Jones.
4. Patrick Turner, USC, Class of 2005: Turner had all the things you look for, but he never became the go-to guy for the Trojans.
5. Ronald Johnson, USC, Class of 2007: The Michigan native emerged as the best deep threat for the loaded Trojans this past season, when he had eight TD catches and led the team in yards per catch (17.3 on 33 receptions).
Tight ends
1. Martellus Bennett, Texas A&M, Class of 2006: His was a suspenseful signing-day announcement among A&M, Texas and LSU. He finished with 102 receptions in three seasons and left after his junior year. The second-round pick by Dallas in the 2008 draft has a ton of upside.
2. Kyle Rudolph, Notre Dame, Class of 2008: He started as a true freshman for the Irish and had 29 catches and two TDs. He had at least one reception in 11 of 13 games.
3. Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma, Class of 2006: In high school, Gresham was a towering presence. But just like now, he spends a lot of his time flexed out.
4. Aron White, Georgia, Class of 2007: Another tight end in his class at Georgia, Bruce Figgins, actually has seen more time to this point in their careers. But White looks as if he's going to become a weapon in the passing game.
5. Logan Thomas, Virginia Tech commitment, Class of 2009: A flex-end prospect. This was not a great year for true tight ends.
Offensive tackles
1. Andre Smith, Alabama, Class of 2006: He probably is the best run blocker of the past five years. His performance in that year's U.S. Army game was a thing of beauty. He left Alabama a year early and is expected to go in the top 10 of April's draft.
2. D.J. Fluker, Alabama commitment, Class of 2009: He has a chance to be as good as he wants to be. He's still learning the position.
3. Mike Adams, Ohio State, Class of 2008: Opinions varied widely on Adams as a high schooler, but one week of workouts at the U.S. Army game and it was clear he was a special prospect.
4. Eugene Monroe, Virginia, Class of 2005: Monroe was raw in high school, and maybe that's why it took him a while to get going in Charlottesville. But now he's projected as a first-round pick in this year's draft.
5. Josh Oglesby, Wisconsin, Class of 2007: He had major surgery as a high school senior and has not yet cracked the Wisconsin starting lineup on a regular basis.
Defensive tackles
1. Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma, Class of 2006: Home-state product who recently decided to return to college for his redshirt junior season. He always has been quick off the ball.
2. Sheldon Richardson, Missouri commitment, Class of 2009: He's probably the best athlete of this bunch. Still, there's some question about whether he has a defensive mentality; he played tight end and defensive end and returned kicks in high school.
3. Marcus Forston, Miami, Class of 2008: He may be the best nose tackle prospect in the past five years. He's strong at the point of attack and slips blockers.
4. Marvin Austin, North Carolina, Class of 2007: We knew he was raw coming out of high school in Washington, D.C., but he has shown he can be a special player when he puts his mind to it.
5. DeMarcus Granger, Oklahoma, Class of 2005: That was not a great year for defensive tackles, and Granger is the only guy in this group who was not a national top-10 player as a high school senior. He has battled injuries but has been a good player for the Sooners.
Defensive ends
1. DaQuan Bowers, Clemson, Class of 2008: The closest thing to Reggie White and Bruce Smith we've seen. He has that type of size, yet also has a quick burst off the line.
2. Carlos Dunlap, Florida, Class of 2007: Rivals.com was the only major outlet to pick Dunlap, who led the SEC in sacks as a sophomore, ahead of USC signee Everson Griffen as the nation's top defensive end this year.
3. Melvin Alaeze, Maryland, Class of 2005: Off-field problems and run-ins with the law – he's currently imprisoned for eight years –derailed his career before it really got started.
4. Devon Kennard, USC commitment, Class of 2009: He's a bit on the short side for a defensive end – he's a little less than 6 feet 3 – but he is a baller.
5. Robert Rose, Ohio State, Class of 2006: Rose is the only guy in this group who was not a national top-10 player; he checked in at No. 16 overall. Still, he has been a solid player who likely has an NFL future.
1. Rey Maualuga, USC, Class of 2005: Former NFL player Lemanski Hall watched high school video of Maualuga with me. Hall said it best. "I wouldn't want to play against him four years from now." Maualuga is expected to be a first-round pick in April's draft.
2. Sergio Kindle, Texas, Class of 2006: Highly athletic – he played running back in high school – but also raw. Kindle seems to be reaching his peak at Texas and should be an All-American candidate this fall.
3. Vontaze Burfict, USC commitment, Class of 2009: He could be a signing-day switch to Arizona State. He has terrific speed and a knack for being in the right place at the right time.
4. Chris Galippo, USC, Class of 2007: He may be the most-sure tackler of this bunch. Galippo is expected to replace Maualuga in the middle of the USC defense this fall.
5. Nigel Bradham, Florida State, Class of 2008: More of a blitzer, and he really knows how to pursue the ball.
1. Eric Berry, Tennessee, Class of 2007: He played quarterback in high school, but he still is Rivals.com highest rated corner prospect ever. He has great ball skills and was an All-American safety as a sophomore for the Vols.
2. Patrick Johnson, LSU, Class of 2008: He now goes by Patrick Patterson. He started four games for LSU as a true freshman in 2008, and has great ball skills combined with a great understanding of the game.
3. Dre Kirkpatrick, uncommitted, Class of 2009: He has long arms and a lanky build combined with great ball skills. He could be a safety or a corner; it just depends on what position gets him on the field the fastest.
4. Justin King, Penn State, Class of 2005: He was a three-year starter at corner for Penn State and elected to leave early for the NFL draft in 2007.
5. A.J. Wallace, Penn State, Class of 2006: He has played extensively at Penn State, but has had some off-field issues. He'll be the only returning starter in the secondary for the Nittany Lions this fall.
1. Kenneth Phillips, Miami, Class of 2005: He is the highest-rated safety in the past five years. He was a first-round pick by the New York Giants in 2008 after leaving school a year early.
2. Reshad Jones, Georgia, Class of 2006: He started this season for Georgia and looks like he could have an NFL future.
3. Craig Loston, LSU commitment, Class of 2009: He can hit you and cause the fumble or just make the interception. He could prove to be a turnover-producing machine.
4. Aaron Williams, Texas, Class of 2008: He has the build of a safety but actually played corner and nickel for Texas as a true freshman this past season.
5. Jerimy Finch, Florida, Class of 2007: He played some as a true freshman at Florida before breaking his leg and deciding to return home and play at Indiana.


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The Top 3 Places to Shop for Clothes Online
On rainy days like this one, it is very difficult to work up the gumption to go out shopping. With the Internet allowing us access to our favorite stores without leaving home, we can shop online. But, where are the best places to go?
It is a tricky thing, shopping for clothes online.
You have to truly trust the shop you are buying from, because they could burn you bad. Luckily, there are a handful of great places to find that perfect outfit on the world wide web.
1. The Gap
The only place I have ever trusted for good fitting and quality jeans is the Gap. Now that the East Texas area does not have a Gap store anymore, it seemed as if we might all loose a great place to find pants and so much more that would fit you and your budget.
It is a good thing that you can shop their classic styles online. They have accurate sizing charts, a great response to returns and exchanges, and are very timely about getting your clothes to your front door.
Check out their website on a frequent basis for surprise day only online sales and other great deals.
2. Target
Though Target seems like a more expensive store than Walmart. Did you know that Target is actually cheaper than Walmart? They just want to look fancy.
That idea of being fancy comes through with their selection of clothing. They have great styles at really great prices. Plus, their online store carries things that our local store does not.
With great looks and fantastic prices, why aren't you already headed over to Target's website?
3. Amazon
I know, I know, Amazon does not seem like the place to be shopping for clothes online. But, trust me on this one. They have some great deals on good quality stuff.
If you have ever taken your chances in a vintage clothing store, you took more a risk than you would ever have to worry about with Amazon.
Give them a try. The next time you are browsing through the random and mundane "normal" things to buy on the Amazon website, peak over at the clothes selection. You win be very happily surprised.
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Last College Baseball Games At Metrodome This Week
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Metrodome is hosting its final college baseball games this week.
The University of Minnesota will play its last baseball game at the Dome ever on Wednesday. The Golden Gophers will take on South Dakota State at 6:35 p.m.
The Dome's college baseball schedule wraps up Saturday with a game between North Dakota State and North Dakota.
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority has been getting calls from colleges looking to book baseball games in early April if the weather doesn't clear up.
Plans call for the Metrodome to be torn down early next year to make way for the Minnesota Vikings' new stadium. The Vikings' new stadium will be designed to accommodate a baseball field.
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Yesterday, Texas Governor Rick Perry vowed that he would do everything in his power to end abortion access.
At a press conference by Texas Right to Life, Rick Perry told attendees "Let me be clear, my goal - and the goal of many of those joining me here today - is to make abortion at any stage a thing of the past. But while Roe versus Wade prohibits us from taking that step, it does allow us, the states, to do some things to protect life if they can show there is a compelling state interest. I don't think there's any issue that better fits the definition of a compelling state interest than preventing the suffering of our state's unborn."
While at the press conference, Perry bragged about his previous actions to restrict abortion access, such as defunding Planned Parenthood and requiring mandatory ultrasounds for women who want to have an abortion. He also endorsed legislation that would ban an abortion past 20 weeks into the pregnancy, even in cases of rape or incest, though no such legislation has been proposed in Texas yet.
"This session, I'm calling on the legislature to strengthen our ban on the procedure, prohibiting abortion at the point a baby can feel the pain of being killed. We have an obligation to end that kind of cruelty," he said.
Pro-choice activists are already concerned about the implications of Governor Perry's words. Heather Busby, executive director of NARAL Pro-choice Texas told the Houston Chronicle "This proposed abortion ban is a cruel attempt by anti-choice extremists to curb access to care for women in the most desperate of circumstances." Bebe Anderson, the U.S. legal director for the Center for Reproductive Rights, told the Huffington Post "There is no denying that Governor Perry and the state legislature's unprecedented and unrelenting assaults on women's reproductive rights in 2011 are causing hardship for women in Texas every single day. And now the governor has made it clear that Texas women will once again be public enemy number one in 2013."
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My Chemical Romance: Frank Iero's Killer Orange Rig!
Frank Iero
Rhythm and co-lead guitarist of My Chemical Romance, Frank Iero has been performing since the tender age of 11 when he began playing in bands in his hometown of New Jersey.
In the early days of My Chemical Romance, Iero was known for his collection of impressive guitars, including a Gibson SG, and the famous White Epiphone Les Paul, nicknamed "Pansy". Pansy unfortunately suffered an early demise on stage with Iero and the guitarist upgraded to playing Gibson Les Paul's with the unusual feature of a removed neck pickup.
Iero, in addition to being in the world-famous alternative rock band MCR, is the frontman of hardcore-punk quintet Leathermouth, who formed in 2007. Performing all over the world with tens of thousands of screaming fans, Iero and the band need some serious heavy duty equipment to amplify their talents.
The Rig
Being an endorsee of Orange Amplifiers, Iero has a whole lot of Orange gear filling up his performance rig. Iero has living backstage, probably the mother of all guitar rigs, consisting of multiple amp heads including an Orange Rockerverb 100 and an absolute sea of various effects pedals. The pedals featured in this killer rig, are stored away out of the audience's sight but are in a permanent state of "ready to rock" as they're hooked up to a MasterMind MIDI Foot Controller, by RJM Music Technology Inc. So if you've got some seriously powerful pedal rigs that you need to channel, you might want to look into getting yourself a MasterMind controller, because trust us, if it can handle Iero's rig, it can handle anything.
Since first experiencing the glory of Orange, Iero claims that he just loved the distorted tone the amps produced and according to the guitarist, his orange rig is the "bread and butter" of everything we hear from him.
In addition to the incredibly powerful Rockerverb 100 amp head, Iero uses two 4x12 Orange PPC142 amp cabs, and these are what take the fall for all the brawn his gear produces. Iero says that the Orange amps are a lot crisper and have a lot more gain than the equipment he has used in the past, and they simply "work well for what he's doing."
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Saints adding free agent Victor Butler to LB corps in Ryan's new 3-4 scheme
METAIRIE, La. – New Orleans general manager Mickey Loomis says the Saints and free agent linebacker Victor Butler have agreed to terms on a two-year contract.
The 6-foot-2, 245-pound Butler has spent the past four seasons with Dallas, which drafted him in the fourth round in 2009. In New Orleans, he'll rejoin new Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, who held the same position with the Cowboys the past two seasons.
Butler played defensive end at Oregon State and was converted to outside linebacker in Dallas' 3-4 scheme, which the Saints will use this season.
Butler played in 16 games with one start last season. He was credited with 24 tackles, including three sacks, a tackle for a loss, three passes defended and a forced fumble. He also forced a fumble on special teams.


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Are remakes bad? It's a slippery slope, as there's a good chance that you'll anger the folks that loved the original, even if it wasn't very good in the first place. Then there are the cultural aspects, which matter a lot more than some might think. Creating a successful or innovative product can sometimes be a matter of catching lightning a bottle, as you've got to hit the market at the right time with something that people want. So where are we going with all of this? Dunno actually, but it had something to do with Bionic Commando, the upcoming re-envisioning of the Capcom NES classic.
While it would be easy to dismiss Bionic Commando as an attempt to cash in on the nostalgia surrounding the original game, it appears that this is far from the truth. With the move from 2D to 3D, there's a greater sense of being able to go just about anywhere on a given map, which in turn allows the player to approach certain situations differently. That being said, developer GRIN hasn't forgotten the franchise's roots, as it is sticking with protagonist Nathan "Rad" Spencer (voiced by none other than Faith No More singer Mike Patton!) for the game, although he won't be fighting against the Nazi menace this time out. Instead, he'll be fighting for his life after his government tries to betray and assassinate him.
The game's big gameplay mechanic is, naturally, Nathan's bionic arm, which gives him the ability to jump and swing from whatever happens to be overhead. It actually takes a little while to get the feel of this mechanic, as it's easy to overswing or miss your target altogether. Once you figure out the timing, however, you'll be swinging from one girder or tree limb to another like a modern-day Tarzan. You can also use the wire to grab the sides of vertical elements like buildings or canyon walls, then pull yourself up repeatedly. It's also a decent weapon when you're in range of enemies, as you can pull them toward you before finishing them off by crushing their throats.
Of course, there's more than one way to skin an enemy, but it seems to be the most entertaining of your options. You'll likely spend the majority of your time gunning down baddies with the wide variety of weapons that you'll pick up, but we were a bit disappointed by the gunplay. It's not that it's bad, it just doesn't have the impact we've come to expect from modern third-person shooters. The melee combat, on the other hand, is downright disappointing. It can be tough to get in the correct position to nail your foe with an uppercut or standard punch, so you'll probably end up swinging at them over and over again.
One thing that was impressive was the variety of environments and how the developers structured them to ensure plenty of opportunities for swinging around. While you'll learn to use your bionic arm in the concrete jungles of the ruined city Nathan used to call home, it won't be long before he's swinging through lush forests and a particularly massive greenhouse. Our only qualm (and it's a minor one) with the environments is the reliance on water as a hazard, as it appears to be deadly to anyone with a heavy, metal arm.
Although it's not technically a remake, it sure feels like Bionic Commando is attempting to recreate the wonder of the original game. Thankfully, it looks as though the developers have done a good job in bringing the classic style of play into the present day, as it's quite a fun experience. We're excited to check out the multiplayer offerings as well, since the swinging mechanic lends itself to some unique gametypes.


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Ibanez is releasing new Joe Satriani JS electric guitars this year. Find out more about the JS2400 and JS1000 models for 2010.
The Ibanez JS1000 BP is another addition to the popular series of Joe Satriani signature guitars. Amongst the new specs, the legendary, original Edge tremolo bridge is back, always Joe's favorite in feel and tone!
The Ibanez JS2400 WH is the first 24-fret fingerboard JS model, and Joe Satriani's newest adventure in guitars also includes his favorite DiMarzio® pickups.


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Welcome to the Pixel Scrapper forums: we're glad to have you here!
This forum is a place for Pixel Scrapper community members to share freebies that they create. To keep the emphasis on community, and prevent spam, posting new topics in this forum is limited to people who have:
- Applied and been accepted for gallery access.
- Earned at least 100 community points by interacting on the site (learn more about community points here).
Guidelines for posting:
To avoid a lot of craziness, and excessive threads, everyone posting in this forum should limit themselves to one thread for all their freebies, that is titled like this: FREEBIES CU: Your Name or FREEBIES PU: Your Name (depending on your TOU)
When you want to share another freebie, just update your original thread and/or add a new comment to it.
FORUM MODERATORS may start additional freebie threads based around specific themes, etc., as they see fit.
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Edit: If you have a thread here in the freebies section it would be really helpful if you edited the title to reflect your TOU:
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maven-surefire-plugin is designed for running unit tests and if any of the tests fail then it will fail the build immediately.
maven-failsafe-plugin is designed for running integration tests, and decouples failing the build if there are test failures from actually running the tests.
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ferm is a tool to maintain complex firewalls, without having the trouble to
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ferm allows the entire firewall rule set to be stored in a separate file, and
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In part one of this exclusive series, we showed you the need for volunteer firefighters in Texoma. Some of that need is due to many of those firefighters growing older and young replacements not rushing in to help. It's a challenge for Volunteer Fire Departments all across Texoma.
So who are some of the men and women who protect our communities? And, what does it take to become a volunteer firefighter? Newschannel 6 went to fire school to find out.
Former Wichita Falls Fire Chief Ronnie James summed it up for us, "There is more to this than just going out on a red fire truck and petting a dalmatian."
77% of all firefighters in Texas are volunteers. No pay, just hard work and satisfaction. It's not easy, but it's rewarding and it takes a lot of training to be good.
The training is not one of these, it's okay I'm trained and I know how to do it," said James. "You've got to have continuous training."
Ronnie James should know. He's traveling the state of Texas training volunteer firefighters as he works for the Texas A&M Extension Engineering Service. They are charged with training the state's firefighters at schools. Newschannel 6 went to one of these schools in Mineral Wells.
At that school, which is held once a year, volunteers have the chance to get certifications on everything from vehicle extrication, to classroom work. They are learning what to look for to determine the cause of a fire. These volunteers can learn everything a paid firefighter can do if that is what they want. It starts with a local application and then if approved the training begins.
Bowman VFD Chief John Strenski filled us in. "From there we just start a gradual on the job training program as the fire schools come up like the Wichita Fire School, the Mineral Wells Fire School, we will highly encourage them to go attend that," said Strenski. "There are certain levels that they're going to have to meet with us in house and achieve stuff before they are actually going to be able to do stuff with us."
Training really does depend on the volunteer and how far they want to go. The Texas Forest Service is trying harder to make it easy for volunteers to get the training they need to protect you.
"We're trying to gear our training toward the schedule of our volunteer," says TFS Regional Fire Coordinator Michael McGuire. "We understand that they have full time jobs and a lot of them are working to support their families and everything else. So we try and arrange training like this Mineral Wells Academy on the weekends so it's convenient them."
Mineral Wells is a fire school that happens annually. Wichita Falls runs a school twice a year because the volunteers want it that way.
WFFD Fire Chief Earl Foster told us, "The reason we do it is, they want the training. We have the top notch training facilities to allow for it. We like working with them, they like working with us now and it's just a good cooperative effort to be able to be to present this training so that more people are and have the training that's needed to fight these fires."
One of the hurdles many volunteers face with the economy being down is the financial aspect of it. So we asked what all that training can cost the volunteer.
"There shouldn't be a dime coming out of your pocket unless you want to donate money, said Bowman VFD Chief John Strenski.
"The Texas Forest Service has programs in place like House Bill 2604, that will provide funding for these firefighter trainings so even if a local volunteers budget may be limited there are funds available and there are resources available to get these folks out there and get them trained," said Michael McGuire with the Texas Forest Service.
Volunteers have a choice as to how much training they want. One wily veteran said once it gets in your blood it stays there.
"I went to the National Fire Training Academy last year so I'm, as long as I've been doing it, still going to training classes," said Ronnie James. He went on to say he's learning all the time.
Another Fire Chief told us, with more dry weather predicted the time to volunteer is now.
John Strenski said, "You need to go ahead and get a hold of folks as soon as you possibly can because we're looking at round two."
Keep in mind you do not have to live in any certain town to volunteer in that fire department. You just need to be close enough to get there when you're called. Even if getting on a truck to fight flames is not your thing, you can still make a huge difference in so many other ways. Just ask your favorite VFD what you can do to help.